Intellect..5 Must Know Holiday Travel Tips

If you're flying to a holiday get-together, to see family, or for any other reason that you have to use a plane here are 5 tips from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration to help speed your way through airport security.




Do not gift-wrap carry-on items. Security officers are required to remove the wrapping paper. Wrapped gifts should be packed in your checked bags, according to TSA spokesman Christopher White.


Do not bring remote-controlled toys as carry-on luggage. "Unfortunately in this world we live in, terrorists have an interest in using remote-controlled detonators," White said. You can put them in checked bags.



Pies (and other food, such as gingerbread, cookies and the like) are permitted as carry-on items. "It doesn't matter the consistency, though we may perform some additional scrutiny on the passenger or the plate," White said.


Jams and jellies are considered gels and are therefore subject to the 3-1-1 rules if brought as carry-on items: They must be in containers no bigger than 3 ounces, and they must all fit in one 1-quart clear zip-top plastic bag. (Otherwise, wrap them carefully to prevent breakage, and put them in your checked bags.)


Every airport in the country with more than one security lane now has a designated "family lane," but you don't need to be traveling with children to use it, White said. These lanes are open to any travelers who don't want to be rushed, whether due to special needs, or just wanting a few more minutes to remove shoes and coats, open up laptops and deal with other items. Travelers carrying medically necessary liquids of more than 3 ounces (such as diabetics) should also use the family lanes, White said.


Good news for the future: Checkpoint X-ray machines are being upgraded with advanced technology that can distinguish between liquid explosives and beverages, so "we are considering making changes some time in 2009" on the ban on liquids over 3 ounces, White said. More information at http://www.tsa.gov/.

I hope this helps you out in all your holiday traveling..and have a safe and merry holiday.

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Something Different..And the winner is......President Obama!!!

President Barack Obama!!!!!!!

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Intellect..Obama and McCain on Monday Night Football

Monday Senator Obama and McCain did interview's on Monday Night Football...

Barack Obama interview

John McCain interview

Interesting questions and answers..I was actually entertained by McCain's answers. What do you think?

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Intellect..Today's the DAY!

IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!! THE DAY FOR CHANGE!! Election day..Get your vote on day..Speak up or forever hole your piece day..Check out the vid...Jay-Z drops some inspiring words..

And even if you are not voting for Senator Obama, I encourage you to just vote. I plan to keep you in the loop as much as I can on the results. Change the world by just voting.

*Also don't forget to bring your ID, and not to wear any of your candidates paraphernalia

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Intellect..Wassup Then...and Wassup Now..

Then...

And Now...

This is hilarious retrospective of true reality..Therefor come on people..VOTE!
Oh and much props to Tyroc of Blackcynic
where I got my vids.

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Intellect..Michelle Obama on "The Daily Show"

Michelle Obama was on "The Daily Show" and here's the interview. How do you think she did?

Part 1

Part 2

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Intellect..And the Results are in..

Okay the results are in from last night's debate between the V-P candidates. I personally thought that after the first half of the debate there was no way Palin could win because she didn't do the one essential part the the debate: Answer the Questions!!

So, I gave the win to Biden and apparently so did everyone else according too CNN poll results.

51 percent say Democratic Sen. Joe Biden wins vice presidential debate.

Republican Gov. Sarah Palin exceeds expectations, 84 percent say.

Palin beats Biden on likability, 54-36.

87 percent say Biden is qualified for job, 42 percent say Palin is.

What did you think? Hit me up and let me know.

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Intellect..Something a little different

I'm sure you know by now the first Presidential debate of the 2008 race is tonight..I just wanted to encourage you to watch it. In less than 2 hours from now, these candidates will attempt to further explain their views and what they stand for. It's more important as the United States' financial issues are more of a problem than ever.. Take notice and educate yourself on one of our futures presidents. I will have my review of how it went down after the debate.




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Intellect..Chris Rock on Larry king

Last night one of my favorite comdeians was on Larry King..Chris Rock. Here is the full interview.



What did you think, I think that I will definitley be watching his HBO special. Oh and I wish interviewer would stop asking questions regarding the importantance of Barack Obama being black..haven't we beat that horse enough this campaign season?

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Intellect..Chris Rock's view on Bill Clinton

It just so happened that Bill Clinton and Chris Rock where on the David Letterman show on the same night. So since Bill Clinton was first you know Chris Rock had to respond to how the interview went. Hilarious...just classic Chris Rock. Gosh I miss his comedy.



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Intellect..Biden gives the Thumbs Down to McCain Ad

Barack Obama's running mate says a campaign ad that mocked Republican presidential candidate John McCain as an out-of-touch, out-of-date computer illiterate was "terrible" and would not have been done had he known about it.

He admits he still doesn't know how to use a computer, can't send an e-mail, still doesn't understand the economy, and favors $200 billion in new tax cuts for corporations, but almost nothing for the middle class," the ad says.

Asked about the negative tone of the campaign, and this ad in particular, during an interview broadcast Monday by the "CBS Evening News," Obama's running mate, Sen. Joe Biden, said he disapproved of it.

"I thought that was terrible, by the way," Biden said.
Asked why it was done, he said: "I didn't know we did it, and if I had anything to do with it, we'd have never done it."

Late Monday, Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton issued a statement from Biden. In it, Biden said he "was asked about an ad I'd never seen" and was "reacting merely to press reports."
Biden said that, as he said in the interview, there was nothing "intentionally personal" in the criticism of McCain's views.


"Having now reviewed the ad, it is even more clear to me that given the disgraceful tenor of Sen. McCain's ads and their persistent falsehoods, his campaign is in no position to criticize, especially when they continue to distort Barack's votes on an issue as personal as keeping kids safe from sexual predators," Biden said.

Biden was referring to a McCain ad that said Obama supported sex education for kindergartners, based on a bill he voted for as an Illinois state senator. Obama's campaign said the ad was a "shameful" distortion of his record because the bill's language meant young children would have been taught about sexual predators and concepts such as "good touch and bad touch."

This is what I don't get, this ad has been out for awhile know why is he just now making a fuss about it? I personally don't think the add is that bad compared to all the negative adds McCain has done. Plus, there are some voter out there who don't know who to use computers..that can actually be a positive for him. Whatever..but what do you think. Was the ad "Terrible" like Biden says? hit me up and let me know.

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Intellect.. Cindy Mccain post "The View" Comments

I don't know if you heard or not, but Cindy McCain was on "The View" and was a little upset about the so called "grilling" of her and John when they hit the couches. This video also brings up some other issues. Peep the vid..

First of all, I saw the whole interview, and I didn't think there were any questions at all that were hard, that she felt the need to be angry about. Yes, I want to know everything about any potential Presidential candidate. They have watched the show before, they knew they are big Barack supporters. Secondly, as it pertains to the Showbiz Tonight piece. WTH was the black lady on before the interview. I understand she gets paid for her opinion but "chillax".

If you didn't see the whole John and Cindy McCain interview in "The View" here are the links for the interview.

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

So what did you think about the interview, and Cindy McCain's thoughts? Hit me up and let me know.

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Intellect..What's in a Name?

So I knew some HR departments discriminated based off names but I never knew the statistics and how accurate that thought was. But a recent study shows that people with "white-sounding" names are 50 percent more likely to get a response to their resume than are those with "black-sounding" names.

The study, done by professors at the Massachusetts Institute for Technology and the University of Chicago Graduate school of Business, mailed 5,000 resumes in response to job ads in both the Boston Globe and the Chicago Tribune. Four resumes were sent for each job posting; two well-qualified resumes, one each with a "black-" and "white-sounding" name, and two lesser qualified resumes, again one each for black and white.

Names were chosen after a study of birth certificates. "White" names included Kristen, Greg, Neil, Emily, Brett, Anne, and Jill. "Black" names included Kareem, Tamika, Rasheed, Ebony, Aisha, and Tyrone. Resumes with "black-sounding" names had only a 6.7 percent chance of receiving a response to their resume, while resumes with "white-sounding" names had a 10.1 percent chance .

The study found as much discrimination in less-skilled jobs, such as cashiering and mail room attendants, as in more heavily skills-based positions such as regional sales manager and assistant to the president jobs.

So, what is the solution to this problem? It's hard to say, according to the article most of the people in the HR departments would not actively discriminate and the name-based discrimination so it "makes it much more tricky" now to prove discrimination now than in MLK's times.

So the only solution to me is listen to mom's who says "God is always working in your favor, so no matter what your name is, nobody can take what God has determined to give to you". Or you can not give your child the so called black names like Cheleishcia, MaKeisha, Taelenshia..
I prefer to go with the strong recommendation of mom's advice with the consideration to the latter.

So what do you think about nameism? Is this a surprise to you, or did you already know this info? Hit me up and let me know.

Full Article: HERE

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Intellect..Barck Obama on Letterman

I watched this interview lastnight..and Obama was funny and charming as usual in these kind of settings. What do you think?

Part 1


Part 2


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Intellect..Oops Did I Say That?!?!

After reading a article on CNN yesterday, for the first time I think Obama had a mouth fart.
While in Lebanon, Ohio, Obama these comments to say..

“YOU KNOW YOU CAN PUT LIPSTICK ON A PIG, BUT IT’S STILL A PIG. YOU KNOW YOU CAN (CHEERS) YOU CAN YOU CAN, WRAP AN OLD FISH IN A PIECE OF PAPER CALLED CHANGE, IT’S STILL GOING TO STINK AFTER 8 YEARS. WE’VE HAD ENOUGH OF THE SAME OLD THING. IT’S TIME TO BRING ABOUT REAL CHANGE TO WASHINGTON.”

Some are saying that the pig reference was directed to Sarah Palin. CNN is saying that it was in response to McCain for suggesting he can change Washington. The McCain campaign has already already called Obama’s comments a “disgrace” and demanded he apologize to Palin.

Well, minutes after the call, anyone with google was finding quotes from politicians of all stripes using that term – even McCain used it against Hillary Clinton once. I personally think that he was directing the comments at the McCain campaign as a whole, but this quote can easily be taken out of context.

In this case pulling into to the times were everything you say is so important in this political race, Obama could have done without the pig comment, and just went with the fish one and it would have been just as impactful.

UPDATE** Here is Obama's response to the controversy..

What do you think, did Obama have loose lips that day? Or is the media once again making a big deal out of nothing? Hit me up and let me know.

And while were on Obama, I have a mother, and a brother that have gone above and beyond for the Obama campaign. Here is the video of the "Women for Obama Rally" in Oklahoma City.. It's edited by my bro's media company Quinvest (What up Q!). He does a great job with the footage and it truly makes me want to make a difference in my community. (So, Please take a sec to see the the tremendous efforts of these women)
What was the last thing you did for this political movement or your community?

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Intellect..Fannie & Freddie; What's New?

So, today the Government has decided to "supposedly" bring some relief to home buyers by formally taking over Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. How many times has the Government tried to come up with solutions that end up hurting more than helping? That tax rebate check solution was completely worthless in the end. Anyways, here some video from CBS, that breaks down what's going on in the housing markets.

So what does the federal takeover of two mortgage finance giants mean to consumers? Mortgage rates may fall a bit initially but probably not enough to halt the decline in home prices anytime soon. Some delinquent borrowers may have a better shot at modifying their loans and ending up with lower fixed payments. And the rules on new mortgages could slightly change. Oh, and the federal government will help pay for it all, using your tax money.

Sounds like the same old solutions to put the "average" American into more of a financial hole to relieve some of the bleeding from the housing markets and interest rates to me. Thank God I postponed buying a house cause Freddie and Fannie are in trouble..

Maybe I'm naive but that's my opinion; what do you think..will this really help those people that are really facing the crunch in the housing market? Hit me up and let me know.

I hope this gives you a little insight on how it's really working or not working...


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Intellect..I Want More!!

Bill Clinton, John Kerry, Joe Biden, & the teaser from Barack Obama.
What more do you want in one night...

Democratic National Convention: Day 3

Here are some moving Joe Biden moments:

"You know, John thinks that, during the Bush years, quote, "We've made great economic progress." I think it's been abysmal. And in the Senate, John has voted with President Bush 95 percent. And that is very hard to believe"

"Even today, as oil companies post the biggest profits in history, nearly $500 billion in the last five years, John wants to give them another $4 billion in tax breaks. That's not change. That's the same."

"He voted 19 times against the minimum wage for people who are struggling just to make it to the next day. That's not change. That's more of the same."

Our greatest presidents, from Abraham Lincoln to Franklin Roosevelt to John Kennedy, they all challenged us to embrace change. Now it is our responsibility to meet that challenge.

Our greatest presidents, from Abraham Lincoln to Franklin Roosevelt to John Kennedy, they all challenged us to embrace change. Now it is our responsibility to meet that challenge.

And then.... (Hit play)

I mean after that all I could hear was Archie's Song (singing) "We ready, we readdddy, we reaaady, for ya'll"

For those of you who don't remember...

Today is also the 45th Anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech..nobody but God could have set this up.. So, I'm defintley "Readdy"...tonight. There nothing else that could be anymore important.

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Sports..Intellect..Governor Barkley? Umm..

Former NBA star and TNT sports analyst Charles Barkley attended the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday and answered five questions for CNN.com at the CNN Grill. Here are some of his responses..

On why he's in Denver?
Barkley: I just wanted to be here. I'm just so excited. I never thought in my lifetime we'd have a black man with a legitimate shot of being president.

What do you think the Democrats need to do here to win the White House?
Barkley: I think they've got to just make sure to get those troops home from Iraq, that's a big deal. But No. 1, we've got to give poor people a chance. America is divided by economics, and we as Americans, we've got to do a better job of supporting poor people.

And the question that knocked my socks off...

Are you running for governor in Alabama?
Barkley: I'm planning on running for governor. I can't screw up Alabama. Politics, it's just so important, and I just want to do good things with my name, and I'm just going to keep continuing to do that.

Hold Up...Wait, wait, wait. I am I the only person that thinks there is something wrong with Charles Barkley running for governor. The political cartoonists' already called and said..Ha..he's waay too easy. Charles said in a Playboy article earlier this year that he would run..but most thought he was just making conversation. Plus, who doesn't love his humor and his knowledge on the game of basketball, but it would be really hard to take him seriously. I guess he's serious.

Another thing is I know that everyone deserves a fresh start but, for the state of Alabama, don't you think there is a little conflict of interest knowing his past issues with gambling? Plus, if, and that's a BIG IF, he was elected, who's going to replace him on TNT? I could not see that trio working without him. Charles was the only post-athlete that I can truly say was built to commentate on their sport.

Maybe I rushing too soon to judgement, but maybe I've made some good points. It would be some-what entertaining to here why he really wants to run for governor, and what he is going to come with to prove he should win.

What do you think? Should Barkley be in politics are should he keep on the hardwood..Hit me up and let me know.

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Source: CNN

Intellect..Hillary Puts on for Denver...

Alright, she finally said, her last and final piece..I think. Here's how it went down.

Democratic National Convention: Day 2

Some of her statements that stuck out with me:

"Barack Obama is my candidate. And he must be our president."

"We are on the same team, and none of us can sit on the sidelines. This is a fight for the future. And it's a fight we must win."

"No way. No how. No McCain."


Former Govenor Mark Warner of Virgina also spoke and had some intresting things to say:

"Two wars, a warming planet, an energy policy that says, 'Let's borrow money from China to buy oil from countries that don't like us.' How many people look at these things and wonder what the future holds for them? Their children? Their country? How many?"

"You know, America has never been afraid of the future, and we shouldn't start now. If we choose the right path, every one of these challenges is also an opportunity. "

I really felt that Hillary was ginuine in her speech and make a good attempt create some unity in the Democratic party. Hillary and Barack will definitley have to put in some more work to really sell the Hillary supporters.

How do you think Hillary did? Did she come off ginuine and sincere? Did she do her job of uniting the party? Hit me up and let me know.


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Intellect.. More Than A Woman

Democratic National Convention: Day 1

So, I going to give you a little insight on what the happs were during the convention and my opinion of what was relevant.

Ted Kennedy spoke tonight, and barely left a dry eye in the house. Obviously, the show stopper was Michelle Obama. She truly gave an inspirational speech.

Statements that stood out with me:

"All of us are driven by a simple belief that the world as it is just won't do-"

"And Barack and I were raised with so many of the same values: that you work hard for what you want in life; that your word is your bond and you do what you say you're going to do; that you treat people with dignity and respect, even if you don't know them, and even if you don't agree with them."

"They'll tell them how this time, we listened to our hopes, instead of our fears. How this time, how this time, we decided to stop doubting and to start dreaming. How this time, in this great country -- where a girl from the South Side of Chicago can go to college and law school, and the son of a single mother from Hawaii can go all the way to the White House -- that we committed ourselves, we committed ourselves to building the world as it should be."

I feel that just like Barack has a quality that inspires, she has a quality that inspires. To say that you can't do it ALL in such a way to make you feel that tomorrow is what your are waiting for..to change everything. I can say her speech will forever be remembered by me and others. So take a moment to think about yourself and figure out how you will make your mark on tomorrow...

Hit me up and tell me what you thoguth about the DNC tonight..was it what you expected. Was there something that stuck out in your mind?

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Source: CNN