With all the talk of a growing global economy, it is no wonder every industry has some sort of online hub to sell their wares on. Take for example the hospitality industry, where there are a gazillion websites for everything from hotels, cars, planes, specialty foods and more. Then there are those sites that offer you a concierge services that function like own personal assistants to help you with things you don’t have time to do for yourself.

I recently came across this UK based site that describes itself as “a leading ticket hub in Europe.” After poking around and investigating the overall performance of it, I said to myself, “Self, these folks may be on to something.” They have found a niche business by matching buyers and sellers of concert, sports, theatre tickets and more. Just think about it for a minute – you’ve bought event tickets to that once in a lifetime concert, and then “Tequila” calls and says “your mama and them” need you for an emergency family meeting on the same night! Instead of falling out with your family, or standing out side of the event site to scalp those tickets, you can get them on this site and hopefully get matched up with someone willing to take them off your hands.

I’m telling you with the economy the way it is, people are finding all sorts of ways to make some money and not be limited by location. Thank goodness the for the internet that now allows us to set-up shop just about anywhere! Okay, so back to the concept behind this online ticket site in Europe. Checking it out, I really did find tickets to everything from sporting to concert to Arts and Theatre events – which coincidentally is right up my alley. Man, I even found Reading Festival Tickets and O2 Wireless Tickets !!!!

Well , if that is not your speed, you can go through all the different categories available and find everything from Hip Hop to Coldplay Tickets. Now even, Pop Icon Ms. Madonna is hip to this site which coincidentally is called Viagogo- I mean they are an official partner for her Sticky & Sweet Tour.

Now the cool part about Viagogo (and with my understanding of Italian) “Via” means street or road as in Via Veneto, and of course “gogo” is self explanatory-you can also pick up tickets on this site for events happening in the US. Some offers include PGA Golf, Major League Baseball, Tina Turner and if you remember this guy, George Micheal tickets.

Hey, speaking of George Michael – “pick me up before you Via – gogo” (lol). Wow, can’t believe I went there on y’all!

Anywho, enjoy, this great find and help yourself to some great tickets deals – and perhaps even inspiration for your business model!

Okay, so I was talking to a friend of mine the other day, who recently got a DUI charge and is battling the matter in court. With the increase in DUI sweeps in the QC area and all the celebrity “who-ha” around rehab, I’m thinking - what up with that?!?

So, anyway, while doing research on DUI/DWI I found out that there is a company out there with technology they’re selling to states to prevent drunk driving. In essence, the device would be placed in the car of anyone convicted of DUI (by authorities) so that their car would not start - if the driver is deemed intoxicated by per the device. Great concept – but the question is, if you have already been in trouble for DUI/DWI, why would you want to try it again?!??!

Anywho, as I’m doing research for my “Friend,” I came across this
Drug Rehab center in Malibu, Ca — that I was impressed with. This place looked like a vacation paradise in the Islands! Then I began thinking; why would Amy (Winehouse) not want to go to REHAB??!? This place looked more fabulous than some apartments and houses. Well maybe that’s because it is in Malibu???!

So, as I began to check the website of this posh spot, I found out that the residential style facility is equipped to provide every kind of Addiction Treatment including alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, depression, and other related disorders. So, while chillin’ at the Manor, a patient can get help through a variety of individual and group therapy programs as well as alternative medicine.

Man, I’m thinkin’ if I ever had to go to an Alcohol Rehab Center, like my friend may have to - and it looked this fly, why would I even think about singin or sayin’ “NO, NO, NO!!!”

If y’all think I’m lying, please check it out!

Chefs In the Kitchen @ Cliffside Manor Malibu–

Now that is Totally HOT! Go, Paris……

Yes, that’s right! You’ve read the title of this article correctly, and this commentary is being written with one simple purpose in mind: to give voice to the many people who emailed me after reading my previous article, “Hal Turner: Uncensored and Unrestrained”. The emails contained a great deal of rage. Surprisingly, it was not directly attributed to the content or the subject of the interview. The target was major media, such as ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, FOX, MSNBC, and C-SPAN. Even the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) came under attack for their lack of interest in an article that snagged nearly 7,500 hits in three days…and counting.

There were those who felt Hal Turner was nothing more than an arrogant, misguided and uptight asshole that should not be taken seriously, even if he did amass an audience of 25 million during the last three years. However, the majority of people that corresponded felt every major news outlet on the planet should’ve picked up the interview because Turner’s call-to-action has the potential to set off a chain of events that could lead to the murder of Senator Barack Obama. One “G-fan” summed it up best when she stated, “This man is literally challenging the “pro-White” movement to present the next Timothy McVeigh, or an army of them, to kill Barack Obama. Why isn’t the media discussing this? Didn’t we learn anything from the Oklahoma City bombing?”

I approached the Turner interview solely as a journalist, so I had to keep my personal feelings in check and simply present the story. Now that I’ve donned the fearless and fiery persona of The G-Man for this article, I’m going to explain why I think the latter position presented in those emails is very important. That G-fan hit the proverbial nail right on the head, and that’s the main reason I did the interview. Within the last four to five years, federal reports have shown a steady rise in hate-group membership. Truth be told, I didn’t even know Hal Turner existed until the media started kicking Sean Hannity’s ass after the “Hannity and Colmes” co-host lied about having any type of relationship with Hal Turner in the past. I did some digging and found some alarming, disturbing and very intense archived footage on Turner, and much of it was provided by CNN, FOX and NBC. Thus, I feel the emails posed a very legitimate question. If these networks gave Turner face time to discuss white supremacy and how the best way to deter black crime in America is to hang niggers, why didn’t they consider someone ordering the killing of a ranking U.S. Senator, as well as the Democratic nominee for President of the United States of America, newsworthy or of major interest to the general public?

Please click on the following link to read this powerful interview in its entirety:

RULE #1 - You Spend Money on swag, giveaways, premiums whatever your description is, To Promote YOUR brand, Not the other guys!!!!

We TOTALLY understand the attempt at humor as the McCain camp began handing out tire gauges - logoed with the words “Obama Energy Plan”. The problem is every time someone looks at the VERY USEFUL item, they’re thinking Obama not McCain….me thinks??!?!

Can anybody say; REWIND - and please send us a few?!?! And NO, I ain’t got $10 for one ’cause those gas prices are truly killin’ a sistah - lol

PHEW — This Campaign is sooo “off the chain” we can’t even stand it

So, we took some time out this week-end to stop by the very upscale Southpark Mall - near Macy’s, across from Lindt Chocolates , near Swarovski and not too far from Tiffany’s to experience the luxuries of the “My Black Is Beautiful” Tour.

What a sight to behold as sistahs from vanilla, mocha, ebony and all shades in between strolled in to get their hair, skin and teeth analyzed and prepped for primetime. It was Saturday evening - and the divas were “in da house” celebrating their assets and complaining about some (lol).

Overall it was a fun time and a pre- promotion for the big event coming up this week-end, August 9th over at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart (now the Park and owned by University Park Baptist Church).

If you missed the Southpark event, and that great giveaway bag, it is not too late, walk, jog, run to the main event - and celebrate the many ways that your “BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL!”

Major sponsors for this fabulous tour : ALWAYS, CREST, OLAY DEFINITY, PANTENE & TAMPAX - Big Up to these companies for taking the time to pamper the SISTAHS!

For event details VISIT: www.myblackisbeautiful.com

Now, Reel Soul Films continues the conversation with a film presentation of “Interracial Dating In America Uncovered” - A Chris Clay Film….

FRIDAY, August 1
7PM
AFRO-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER

Okay, the internet has been buzzing for months around Mr. Larry Sinclair - who has sued Democratic Presidential Nominee in Minnesota District Court. Mr. Sinclair claims that back in 1999 he performed “certain acts” on Obama while he/they were under the influence of crack (or something) and in the back of a Limo. There are even stories of the Obama “involvement” with Rev. Wright.

As we are heading into the Democratic Convention - Mr. Sinclair is surfacing yet again. My question is, “Does Anyone Care?” Secondly, What is this obsession with Race and Sexual Orientation in politics?!?!? -And we’re throwing Murder in there as well - good grief !!

I seem to remember similar scandals around Hillary Clinton & even Oprah Winfrey not so long ago - they were both accused of being Lesbians right??!? - Again I ask: Why are folks so OBSESSED about what goes on in other folks BEDROOMS - Are people that repressed ?!?!?!?

Finally - What Up With Larry Sinclair and his motives - And why at this time in History? 1999 - C’mon People. If you want to hear from him, he also keeps a blog….(I’ll let y’all find it out there). He also has some outstanding Colorado warrants out there as well and was locked up in DC most recently (from what we understand).

The Obama Campaign had a “de-bunk Sinclair” log going but has since removed and have not publicly responded to allegations -

So, Larry Sinclair = “Right Wing” Scandal Tool, Nut Case, Truth Seeker or Other ???

All we know is that this is some “Greasy A**” Business!!!!

With the Olympics - literally 13 days away, the world of advertising reports that the Obama Campaign will be one of the TV sponsors of NBC Universal’s Olympics coverage.

Seems the Obama Campaign buy is “the first significant network-TV buy of any presidential candidate in at least 16 years. The Obama campaign has taken a $5 million package of Olympics spots that includes network TV as well as cable ads.

NOTE: Rudy Giuliani and Bob Dole did similar Olympic buys in the past….

Talk about your OBAMAMANIA - EVERYWHERE…….