Yo. It’s the straight truth. The culture has become twisted and it needs to change for the better. Hip Hop is the most powerful cultural movement created in 50 years. It can be a movement for social transformation and a way forward; but now the chains come with platinum plaques, and white earphones. The movement needs to get back to the roots and the rhymes need to improve. Period. P.S> The beats are banging though…

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It would seem the authorities are very prepared for any protests or grandstanding on issue of Tibet and Human rights in general. It is obvious such a controlling government would do this but it also stands as a stark dichotomy to what the games are all about in the first place. 

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It seems california just can’t catch a break. From forest fires to landslides the state with so much beauty seems to always be on the defensive. This quake today came without warning. Many are happy it was in the 5 range and not in the 7 range. That would have been a catastrophe. Click for more>>

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It would seem all the anti-globalists called it right on the 90’s. E.U. will eventually become the western Superpower Eclipsing the U.S. Does this seem far fetched? Who owns us anyway? China (bonds) E.U. (bankers, major corps), and Emirates (solvency funding). No major power in History has ever let that happened. We are beholden to all foreign interests. LOL. Its only been like what 18-20 since we squashed Cold War to be only supper power. That was a quick turn around. Click for full story>>

For Paramount Studios this is a really sad state of affairs. But like the music industry, the film industry might have to give indies a real chance. I would assume we will hear the same scenario from other major players soon. I bet we see twice as many animated films over the next two years, until this economy shows some signs of recovery and growth. Click for full story. May Require Sign Up >>