Star and Buc: Will Jay-Z and Dame Dash Ever Unite!

Lisa or Rocsi?

Back in 2008 when Lisa Raye split from her husband, 

Michael Misick, Prime Minister of Turks and Caicos, it

was reported that Rocsi from BET's 106 & Park was behind

the divorce.  Almost a year later, photos are starting

to surface of the alleged couple, making us say hmmmm!

So, the question of the day is, if you were Michael 

Misick, who would you choose - Lisa or Rocsi?

Two Grasshoppers: SUMMER BOOK RECOMMENDATION pt.2

This a great book and a great recommendation for anyone who is lost and is trying to find their way. I recommend this book to all who want to be successful.

Two Grasshoppers Reads.......

The basics of marketing are something everyone should

understand.  Even if you don't think you're in marketing,

you're in marketing.  If you have an idea at work, or want

to get a raise, or want to convince your girlfriend or

boyfriend to go see a movie then there is something

applicable from the marketing world.  Even picking out

a good headline for something you're writing so that it

will actually get read requires some basic marketing skills.

To learn how to spread an idea with the help of basic 

marketing skills, Two Grasshoppers recommends the

following books.

The Ultimate Sales Letter

Dan Kennedy

"A powerful sales letter is the ultimate marketing tool

for all types of business owners, sales reps, and advertising

professionals.  However, most sales letters end up getting

tossed in the junk mail pile.  The Ultimate Sales Letter, 

3rd Edition shows you how to write letters that get read,

generate leads, and make money."

The Psychology of Influence

Robert B. Cialdini

10 Skills You Need to Succeed at Almost Anything

1. Public Speaking

The ability to speak clearly, persuasively, and forcefully

in front of an audience is one of the most important skills

anyone can develop.  Being able to speak effectively means 

you can sell anything - products, ideas, ideologies and 

most importantly YOURSELF - which means more

opportunities for career advancement, bigger clients, or

business funding.

2. Writing

Writing well offers many of the same advantage that 

speaking well offers.  Learning to write well involves not

just mastery of grammar but the development of the ability

to organize your thoughts into a coherent form and target

it to an audience in the most effective way possible.  A person

who is a master of the written word can expect doors to

open in just about every field.

3. Self-Management

If success depends on effective action, effective action depends

on the ability to focus your attention where it is needed most,

when it is needed most.  Strong organizational skills, effective

productivity habits, and a strong sense of discipline are needed

to keep yourself on track.

4.  Networking

Networking crates the channel through which ideas flow and

in which new ideas are created.  A large network is a body of

relationships.  The interactions these relationships make 

lead to innovation and creativity and provide the support to 

nurture new ideas.

5.  Critical Thinking

Being able to evaluate information, sort the potentially valuable

from the trivial, analyze its relevance and meaning, and relate

it to other information is crucial.

6.  Decision Making

The bridge that leads from analysis to action is effective

decision making - knowing what to do based on the information

available.  Being able to take in the scene and respond quickly

and effectively is what separates the doers from the wannabes.

7.  Math

The ability to quickly work with figures in your head, to make

rough but fairly accurate estimates, and to understand things

like compound interest and basic statistics gives you a big lead

on most people.  All of these skills will help you to analyze data

more effectively and more quickly and to make better decisions

based on it.

8.  Research

You don't have to know everything but you should be able to 

quickly and painlessly find out what you need to know.  That 

means learning to use the internet effectively, learning to use

a library, learning to read productively, and learning how to 

leverage your network of contacts and what kinds of research

are going to work best in any given situation.

9.  Relaxation

Stress will not only kill you, it leads to poor decision making, 

poor thinking, and poor socialization.  So failing to relax, you 

knock out at least three of the skills in this list.  Being able to

face even the most pressing crises with your wits about you and 

in the most productive way is possibly the most important thing

on this list.

10.  Basic Accounting

It is a simple fact that in our society money is necessary.  Knowing

how to track and record your expenses and income is important

just to survive, let alone to thrive.  The principles of accounting 

apply more widely to things like tracking the time you spend on 

a project or determining whether the value of an action outweighs

the costs in money, time and effort.

What is a stupid investment!!!

Is this the some ignorant shit or what???? 

Shout out to T-Pain for Coon of the week. You have now beaten 30 Rock's Tracey Jordan who has been Number 1 for a record breaking two months.

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Who Said Happy Endings Aren't Possible?

Amidst the glitz and glamour of Holloywood, these

celebrity couples have managed to get together and

stay together.

David & Victoria Beckham 

Victoria and David are no strangers to rumors of affairs.

Still, they've been together for 12 years now (and married 

10), and they have three sons: Cruz, Romeo and Brooklyn.

David Bowie & Iman

These two have been married since 1992 and have an 8 

year old daughter named Lexi.  

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada has said in the past that she would give up her 

career before allowing her marriage to fall apart, and

Will has insister, "Divorce is not an option."  They've

been married since 1997 and have two kids together.

Jay-Z & Beyonce

These two have been together for seven years, and they 

married in 2008.  They never talk publicly about their 

relationship, preferring to keep it just between them.

Tony & Eva Longoria Parker

These two have been together since 2006 and married

for a couple of years.  They're both romantic and 

affectionate, and her vivacious attitude balances his

calmness perfectly.

Are You Jealous !!! Take The Jealousy Test!!

http://discoveryhealth.queendom.com/jealousy_men_abridged_access.html

We all are jealous from time to time. Whether it be who your partner is talking to, who they went out with or where they went lastnight. I ran across this test online and decided to share it with all you jealous motherfuckers....

Holla,

Home remedies for Razor Burn

Know the Tips to Get Rid of Razor Burns

Author: peterhutch

This is a common ailment among Black men. To help prevent razor bumps from forming, use clean razors and be sure to shave in the direction of hair growth. If possible, use one of the newer style razors like the Mach 3 or Gillette's Fusion. These have multiple blades (The Fusion has 5) which provide a cleaner, more even slice when trimming facial hair.

Razor burn is caused by an irritation of the skin when shaving with a razer. This creates excess friction that leads to razor burn. Other common causes include lack of sufficient skin lubrication and shaving against the "grain" of hair growth. Razor burn will appear as a mild rash. In severe cases, razor burn can also be accompanied by razor bumps, where the area around shaved hairs get raised red welts or infected pustules.

Razor burn symptoms and causes

Picture this. You apply a new blade to your skin to get that smooth finish. And you feel quite satisfied with the end result. But, what you do in the process is to ‘trap’ a stubble or two under the skin. When these stubbles start to grow, there’s every likelihood of some piercing the skin, causing redness and inflammation and resulting in razor burns.

Natural Cures

The level of discomfort can be minimized if you shave, once you are through with your bath or shower. Bathing helps to soften your skin making it much easier to shave.

When you notice bumps on your face, rub your face lightly with a rough washcloth, just after having a bath and before shaving. It will help loosen the ingrown hair.

Dissolve two uncoated aspirins with some warm water to make a thin runny paste. Put onto skin after shaving, leave on for 30 seconds.

Preparing the skin: Home remedies can help prepare the skin for shaving that’ll not only prevent the occurrence of razor burn, but also give a smooth, close shave without causing skin irritation. A hot compress with a drop of lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia) applied to skin helps make it tender and soft. And a layer of moisturizing oil, like jojoba or avocado leaves the skin soft and smooth.

Sugaring exfoliates your skin, leading to a more even tan (but be sure to use self-tanner instead of exposing yourself to cancer-causing UV rays).

Strain and mix 1/4 cup of witch hazel mixture with 1/4 cup of rose water. In this solution add 1/4 tsp vegetable glycerin, 5 drops of lavender essential oil and 5 drops of sandalwood essential oil. Store it in a cool place and shake it well before use.

Make your mug moister. "Don't use colognes or commercial after-shave lotions, because they contain alcohol, which is drying and irritating to a freshly shaved face," says Dr. Romano. "You don't need an antiseptic on your face if you wash it regularly."

Mash a few strawberries and add 1 tsp of sour cream to it. Apply this mixture after shaving; on the razor burn affected area. Wash off after some time. It will reduce the burning sensation.

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You Know You've Arrived When........

You get your own action figure.

In association with his new role in
Terminator: Salvation, Common has emerced as
a 4 inch plastic figure. This is one rapper/actor
who has managed to make a smooth transition
to the acting world. Can't wait to see what's
next from him.

To purchase Resistance Soldier Barnes
CLICK HERE.

Ways to Deal with Life Transitions

Recognize the State you're in
Identify your current state as a "transition" and
understand that this is only a phase, not a long lasting
state of affairs.

Take care of yourself
Shelter, food, rest and relaxation need to take priority
over everything else. Basic needs come first in order to
focus on understanding your life purpose.

Lower your expectations
When you're in transition, you need all of your extra
energy to cope. Instead, trust that things will work out
instead of pushing yourself even harder to achieve. Once
you have dealt with your transition, you will be able to go
full speed ahead.

Open your eyes to the Universe
The world around you contains every solution to every
problem that has occurred so far. Talk to people about
your situation, read as many books as you can, listen to
the radio and tv and surf the net. Eventually the universe
will offer you clues about your next step.

Don't give into the desire to hide
Remind yourself that you are still a person of value even
if you have lost your sense of direction for a time.

Take a day at a time
Don't worry about the big picture right away. Always be on
alert for opportunites that excite you and give you energy.
Energy and excitement always indicate that you might be
on the right track. Take care of yourself physically,
emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

Write things down
Writing down your dreams and aspirations is like hanging
up a sign that says 'Open for Business' (Henriette Anne
Klauser). Activity in one area of life generates movement
in other areas. This is a good time to sit and do some
self assessment, because clarifying your inner life hekps to
focus your outer life.

This speaks for itself...

YES WEBSTER!!!

Facial hair...

Are you tired of the same old face you see in the mirror every morning?

Well here are some facial hair styles that can spruce up you appearance and give you that fresh new look you've been craving. (Note these are not male specific).

My personal favorites are: the fu manchu, the copstach standard and the franz josef.

Now wait ... before you say it ... "You're welcome!"

Public Service Announcement

If you noticed that the shirt, pants, or shoes you just put on are dirty, chances are so will everyone else.

Do yourself and the rest of us a favour, save the embarrassment and our nostril hairs, put on clean clothes.

I personally would rather be clashing and clean, then stylish and funky smelling.

This has been a public service announcement brought to by the two grasshoppers.

TLC - The Learning Centre

Today's lesson ...

Ground-and-pound
Ground-and-pound is a ground fighting tactic consisting of taking an opponent to the ground using a takedown or throw, obtaining a top, or dominant position, and then striking the opponent, primarily with fists and elbows. Ground-and-pound is also used as a precursor to attempting submission holds.
This style is used by wrestlers or other fighters well-versed in submission defense and skilled at takedowns. They take the fight to the ground, maintain a grappling position, and strike until their opponent submits or is knocked out. Although not a traditional style of striking (it was first demonstrated as an effective technique by UFC and Pride grand prix champion, Mark Coleman), the effectiveness and reliability of ground-and-pound has made it a popular tactic. Today, strikes on the ground are an essential part of a fighter's training.

Note: this tactic can be used in other areas of life.

This has been a lesson brought you by That Guy @ The Learning Centre

Remember Milli Vanilli???

I'm not going to ask if you know what happened to them , because we all do.

They were ostracized by the public and music industry for lip-synching a performance, something that has become quite popular among modern day singers (partially because they don't want to strain their voices during performances or while on tour, more so because many of them can't sing without the aid of a studio engineer).

Either way, let's take a moment to give Milli Vanilli some burn, as they were banished from the music world, way before their time and for what seems like "no good reason" in hindsight.

Star and Buc on back at it as always!!!!

What Do You Do When You Lose Your Job

So what do you do if you find yourself out of work?  Here are 9 Things to Do if You Lose Your Job:

1. Tell your family not to panic. Yes, things are going to be different for the short- or medium-term, but you’ll weather this together. You need to have a clear sense of what your priorities are so that you can work together to get through this without fighting, bitching, snarking, crying, or being a’feard.

2. Tell everyone you know that you need a job. Many jobs never make it to the advertisement pages since people in a company will be asked if they want the job, or if they know of anyone they could recommend for the job. The more people you tell the better your chances are that someone will put forward your name. Be clear about what kind of job you are seeking and what your skills are, and someone may be able to help you get a new job. But also be open to experiencing something new, and using your skills in different ways. If you hated your last job, don’t get another one just like it.

3. Apply for employment insurance benefits. While this is usually barely enough to keep body and soul together, it’s still better than a kick in the teeth. If you find employment before your benefits begin you can always cancel the claim.

4. Start looking for a job. Dust off your resume. Hit the web. Some part-time work that supplements your income while you’re looking for a full-time job will help to keep you busy and focused on making things happen. One of the biggest problems with unemployment isn’t just the lack of money, it’s the abundance of time and the sense that this will never end. Get busy.

5.  Cut your expenses. First, you need to cut back to the bare minimum so that you can make your emergency fund (you have one of these, right?) last as long as possible. Ditto your employment insurance benefits, your severance, your partner’s income or whatever else you may have that you can use.  Cancel the cable, decide between the home telephone and the cell phone, don’t buy anything that isn’t food, and consider your quarters your entertainment budget. Second, since you may not find a job paying the same money, you need to decide what your Basic Costs of a Good Life are so you know how much salary you can live without.

6. Talk to your creditors. Don’t ignore your bills. Contact your creditors and explain your problem. Offer to make regular smaller payments that you can afford for a short period of time. Ask for an interest rate concession. Get those credit payments in line with your new income.

7. Embrace change.  In all likelihood if your industry is in retreat you’re not going to find a similar job for similar money easily.  Two part-time jobs may be as good as one full-time. Contract work may be a good option for rebalancing your life. Business opportunities may present themselves and you’ll have to have your eyes open to take advantage of them. Don’t be closed to a relocation if that’s what it takes to get you back on track.

8. Take care of yourself.  Don’t climb on the couch and hide. Don’t dig into a big tub of cookie-dough ice-cream. Don’t stop exercising, socializing, empathizing. If you find yourself becoming really sad about your situation, find someone to talk to about it. Don’t let yourself go into a nose-dive. Keep to a schedule and keep your focus. Volunteer so that you can keep meeting new people, widening your network, and putting more people into the job-hunt on your behalf. Take a course to update your skills or learn new ones.

9. Keep your sense of humour. When things get tough, our funny bone is the first to go. Don’t let it. You can do so much when you’re smiling. Your interviewers will see you differently. Your family will be reassured. Your friends won’t run and hide when you call. Hang on to that funny bone!

There’s no longer such a thing as a Job for Life. Gone are the days when you retired from the first company that hired you. The new reality is that you can expect to have up to eight – count ‘em EIGHT – careers over your working life.

Muthaf#ck Racism

That is all the title speaks for itself.... 

It's 2009 we all need a racist reality check.. have you had yours....

Hey!!! That's Not Funny???

Q. How do women define a 50/50 relationship?
A. We cook/they eat; We clean/they dirty; We iron/ they wrinkle.

What's with people who....

People who point at their wrist while asking for the time. I know where my watch is buddy, where the hell is yours? Do I point at my crotch when I ask where the bathroom is?