Editorials

Behind the Ground Zero Mosque Behind the Ground Zero Mosque

posted courtesy of Mind the Brain To build or not to build? Let’s skip the... 

Better Listen to Your Corner… Better Listen to Your Corner…

When are rappers going to stop attempting to sing their own hooks? Dear Rappers, 1.... 

Blow Me! Sincerely, Vuvuzela Blow Me! Sincerely, Vuvuzela

As I understand the saying goes “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”... 

Can You Hear Me Now? Can You Hear Me Now?

With all the buzz going on about the latest smartphones to transcend being mere... 

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Dating & Relationships

Is it me or…? Is it me or…?

DISCLAIMER: Clearly this is particular to my experience and I don’t mean everybody.... 

When we gone get to the good part? When we gone get to the good part?

How long should I have to “court” you before we get to the good stuff.... 

The Platonic Road Fork – Part I The Platonic Road Fork – Part I

It’s been a while since I’ve shared one of my theories with you all,... 

The Platonic Road Fork – Part II The Platonic Road Fork – Part II

…continued from: The Platonic Road Fork – Part I Before I started explaining... 

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Entertainment

Why Reading is Important: A Case Study

I know a lot of words. Really, I do. I write; I read; words are sort of my thing. My favorite game is Quiddler. There is nothing I love more than Jeopardy‘s “Crossword Clues Q” (or J or X or…) category. Sometimes I pick up Macbeth and start re-reading it, just for fun. And yet, the number of words I don’t know still... [Read more of this review]

Better Listen to Your Corner…

When are rappers going to stop attempting to sing their own hooks? Dear Rappers, 1. How am I supposed to believe you are as rich as you say you are when you can’t afford a singer. Do-it-yourself projects never scream affluence. In fact the wealthiest people show off by doing as little for themselves as possible. Think Hakeem in Zamunda from... [Read more of this review]

Martial What?! I Know Martial Meditation!

I used to always think about how tragic it was that my generation never really had some revolutionary superstar martial artist that was featured on primetime television doing an interview on the philosophical aspects to martial arts.  Moreover, I would like to see something like that done on the topic of peace, tranquility, and Enlightenment as well. ... [Read more of this review]

Embedded (Current TV): Mos Def in Japan

Casa Bey!! The Mighty Mos Def rocks Japan, tours the country, catches a Sumo tournament, rides the Bullet Train, shops the freshest fashion boutiques and stops in at a Tokyo Giants game. Watch Mos Def aka Flaco Bey aka Black Danté perform hits from his latest album The Ecstatic as well as jams from previous LPs. As well, listen as he issues commentary... [Read more of this review]

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