Work: You Are in One of These Categories

Courtesy of Robert Kiyosaki and Youtube

Shaq Back In The Day

Courtesy of Youtube

Spend Your Tax Rebate Check On Any of The Following:

G-A-S!!!!!
Investments
House Expenses(mortgage, heating etc)
Car payments/insurance
Down payment on a car
Laptop

Top Three deserving NBA teams to win the Championship

Based on performance/skill

Hornets
Lakers
Celtics

5 year old kid steals a truck!

Pretty decent driving though!



Courtesy of Youtube/wcbstv/cnn

Sue Simmons "slips"

Courtesy of Youtube

Paul Mooney

Hilarious, true and straight to the point.

Courtesy of Youtube

The Most Attractive Single Black Female Celebs Under 30 Alive

Amanda Diva
Selita Ebanks
Megan Good
Bianca Lawson
Alicia Keys
Solange Knowles
Cheri Dennis
Ciara
Rihanna
Tamera Mowry
Lauren London
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Christina Milian
Mya
Karen Denise Aubert
Tanisha Lynn Eanes
Demetria McKinney
Teairra Mari
Denise Vasi
Eve
Candace Parker

America's Best Colleges for B Students

Courtesy of America's Best Colleges for B Students: A College Guide for Students Without Straight A's (America's Best Colleges for B Students) by Tamra B. Orr
Gen Tanabe

Andrews University(MI)

Auburn University (AL)


Azusa Pacific University (CA)


Baylor University (TX)


Biola University (CA)


Catholic University of America (DC)


Clark University (MA)


Clarkson University (NY)


Clemson University (SC)


Colorado State University (CO)


DePaul University (IL)


Drexel University (PA)


Duquesne University (PA)


Florida Institute of Technology (FL)


Florida State University (FL)


Fordham University (NY)


George Mason University (VA)


Hofstra University (NY)


Illinois Institute of Technology (IL)


Indiana University--Bloomington (IN)


Iowa State University (IA)


Kansas State University (KS)


Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge (LA)


Loyola University Chicago (IL)


Marquette University (WI)


Miami University--Oxford (OH)


Michigan State University (MI)


Michigan Technological University (MI)


Mississippi State University (MS)


New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJ)


North Carolina State University--Raleigh (NC)


North Dakota State University (ND)


Northeastern University (MA)


Ohio State University--Columbus (OH)


Ohio University (OH)


Oklahoma State University (OK)


Pacific University (OR)


Pennsylvania State University--University Park (PA)


Pepperdine University (CA)


Polytechnic University (NY)


Purdue University--West Lafayette (IN)


Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--Newark (NJ)


SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)


SUNY--Albany (NY)


SUNY--Stony Brook (NY)


Samford University (AL)


Seton Hall University (NJ)


Southern Methodist University (TX)


St. Louis University (MO)


Syracuse University (NY)


Temple University (PA)


Texas A&M University--College Station (TX)


Texas Christian University (TX)


Texas Tech University (TX)


Trinity International University (IL)


University at Buffalo--SUNY (NY)


University of Alabama (AL)


University of Alabama--Birmingham (AL)


University of Alabama--Huntsville (AL)


University of Arizona (AZ)


University of Arkansas (AR)


University of Central Florida (FL)


University of Cincinnati (OH)


University of Colorado--Boulder (CO)


University of Dayton (OH)


University of Delaware (DE)


University of Denver (CO)


University of Hawaii--Manoa (HI)


University of Idaho (ID)


University of Illinois--Chicago (IL)


University of Iowa (IA)


University of Kansas (KS)


University of Kentucky (KY)


University of Louisville (KY)


University of Maryland--Baltimore County (MD)


University of Massachusetts--Amherst (MA)


University of Minnesota--Twin Cities (MN)


University of Missouri--Columbia (MO)


University of Missouri--Rolla (MO)


University of Nebraska--Lincoln (NE)


University of New Hampshire (NH)


University of North Dakota (ND)


University of Oklahoma (OK)


University of Oregon (OR)


University of Pittsburgh (PA)


University of San Diego (CA)


University of San Francisco (CA)


University of South Carolina--Columbia (SC)


University of South Florida (FL)


University of St. Thomas (MN)


University of Tennessee (TN)


University of Utah (UT)


University of Vermont (VT)


University of Wyoming (WY)


University of the Pacific (CA)


Washington State University (WA)


Yeshiva University (NY)

My top favorite reggae artists of all time

1. Buju Banton
2. Beenie Man
3. Gregory Isaacs
4. Bob Marley
5. Barrington Levy
6. Shabba Ranks
7. Maxi Priest
8. Junior Kelly
9. Sizzla Kalonji
10. Junior Reid
11. Shaggy
12. Beres Hammond

NBA Playoffs: 2nd Round Advancement

Teams that deserve to advance to the next round of the playoffs

1. New Orleans Hornets
2. Phoenix Suns
3. LA Lakers
4. Detriot Pistons
5. Boston Celtics
6. Cleveland Cavs
7. Rockets/Jazz- Up for Grabs
8. Magic/Raptors-Up for grabs

It's over Isiah!

Great Player, however unsuccessful as a coach with the Knicks. Signs of the end:
He played College ball at Indiana University, his potential last game as head coach is in Indiana. Donnie Walsh wants to keep Marbury. So the Knicks organization will be giving you a early Birthday present(4/30) by firing you after the season.

Top financial people to listen to

Robert Kiyosaki
Warren Buffett
Suze Orman
Donald Trump

Monetize your blog or website

visit google.com/adsense

Need a loan

Whether it's real estate, or some other business venture, the best types of loans would be:

1. hard money loans
2. conventional loans
3. Stated income loans
4. stated income verification asset loans
5. Asset based loans

Surname origin search

One of the best surname origin search engines would be houseofnames.com. This site gives you brief info on the name such as what it means, country origin, & past people with that paticular surname etc.

Future Air Jordan releases

Courtesy of 23isback.com

MARCH
29 - Retro 1 Barons Home
29 - Retro 1 Barons Away

APRIL
5 - AJ 23 - W/Stealth/Blk/Gold
12 - Retro 15 SE - Blk/White/Red
12 - Retro 15 SE - Wh/Blue/Red
12 - Retro 15 SE - UNC(*)
12 - Retro 15 SE - Georgetown(*)
19 - 5 Fusion - Black/Blue
19 - 5 Fusion - Black/Red
19 - 5 Fusion LS - Black/Cactus(*)
26 - Countdown Pack 21/2


MAY
17 - 5 Fusion - White/Orange
17 - 5 Fusion - Stealth/Cactus
17 - 5 Fuision - White/Blue Chill(*)
24 - Retro 1 - Military(*)
24 - Countdown Pack 17/6



JUNE
7 - Retro 15 SE - White/Black
14 - 5 Fusion - White/Black/Red
21 - Countdown Pack 16/7


JULY
? - 3 Fusion - Grey
? - 3 Premier - Black/Gold(*)
? - 3 Fusion - White/Gold
19 - Countdown Pack 19/4


AUGUST
23 - Countdown Pack 18/5

Influential Rnb artists/Groups

1.Case
2.Donell Jones
3.Avant
4.Montell Jordan
5.Mary J. Blige
6.Lauryn Hill
7.Joe
8.Musiq
9.John Legend
10. Kc and Jojo
11.Ne-Yo
12.Next
13.Tyrese
14.Blackstreet
15.Brandy
16.Jagged Edge
17.Dru Hill
18.Ruff Endz
19.Ginuwine
20.Aaliyah
21.Monica
22.Faith Evans
23.Carl Thomas

Save on your gas and electric bills

U.S. Energy Savings have saved about 97% of their customers on their utility bills. For more check out energysavings.com.

Online stock trading

One of the best sites for online stock investing is at www.sharebuilder.com

Make money with myspace

visit http://www.profiledough.com

The Best Investments

Real Estate
Stocks
Hedge Funds
Mutual Funds
Treasury Securities

Top 6 favorite bmws

1. 1997 Bmw 540i
2. 1998 Bmw 528i
3. 2002 bmw 745li
4. 2001 bmw 325i
5. 1991 bmw 525i
6. 1999 bmw 740i

Controversy: Illuminati Brought to Life

Thanks to Matthew Lee of the Associated Press.

The title of his article is "_Historians Unlock U.S. Seal's Secrets."
It discusses many interesting things such as secret societies, the 13 colonies, freemasonry, just name a few. This type of info will either awaken your mind or put yourself in denial. http://news.aol.com/story/_a/historians-unlock-us-seals-secrets/20080212093109990001

My NBA All Star Choices

1. Eddy Curry
2. Baron Davis
3. Chris Paul
4. Chauncey Billups
5. LeBron James
6. Kobe Bryant
7. Kevin Garnett
8. Allen Iverson
9. Tony Parker
10. Manu Ginobili
11. Carmelo Anthony
12. Vince Carter
13. Deron Williams
14. Monta Ellis
15. Chris Bosh

My top ten favorite shows on regular television

1.Prison Break
2.The Unit
3.Heroes
4.Everybody Hates Chris
5.K-ville
6.Lost
7.ER
8.The Apprentice
9.Survivor
10.One Tree Hill

Weblo.com

"Monopoly"? "But for real money"? That's right folks. This site will eventually become a great way to invest your money. People on weblo are taking this site very seriously. For more visit the site

My top rappers of all time

Not in order though. Just what comes to mind and how impressionable their songs were to me.

1.Busta Rhymes
2.Jay-Z
3.Notorious BIG
4.LL Cool J
5.Mase
6.Nas
7.KRS-One
8.MC Lyte
9.Guru
10.Slick Rick
11.Will Smith
12.Erick Sermon

Bitwine.com

This site allows people who have a skill or who can provide first hand knowledge on anything for a fee. For example if you are looking to buy a home and need expert advice, someone from the bitwine network can help answer any questions you may have via skype from your computer. Bitwine can easily become a way of you being self-employed. For more info visit www.bitwine.com.

BMW M3 Series Sedan

Courtesy of: http://www.roadandtrack.com

Bmw has finally brought out a 4 door M3.
Check it out http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/la_auto_show_2007/293;_ylc=X3oDMTE2MG9mOGsyBF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLXB1bHNlBHNsawNwcmV2aWV3LW0z

Bondrewards.com

This site offers you the ability to shop online from the specific stores that they have listed and earn points. Once you earn at least 50 bondreward points, you will be able to redeem them for a U.S. savings bond. Bondrewards.com gives everyone that is 18 or older the oppotunity to invest in their future and help pull America out of debt, so everyone wins. For more information visit www.bondrewards.com.

T-mobile sidekick slide

Courtesy of http://www.t-mobile.com/
The t-mobile sidekick slide is back and still at it's regular price of $200.

My Myspace Page

Your access to my stores etc.
http://www.myspace.com/blackbgates2

Top 5 future movies to see

1. The Great Debaters
2. Inside man sequel
3. Rambo
4. First Sunday
5. Bad Boys III

America's Best Colleges 2008

Courtesy of http://www.usnews.com/.


1.
Princeton University (NJ)

2.
Harvard University (MA)

3.
Yale University(CT)

4.
Stanford University(CA)

5.
University of Pennsylvania

5.
California Institute of Technology

7.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

8.
Duke University(NC)

9.
Columbia University(NY)

9.
University of Chicago

11.
Dartmouth College(NH)

12.
Washington University in St. Louis

12.
Cornell University(NY)

14.
Brown University(RI)

14.
Northwestern University(IL)

14.
Johns Hopkins University(MD)

17.
Rice University(TX)

17.
Emory University(GA)

19.
Vanderbilt University(TN)

19.
University of Notre Dame(IN)

21.
University of California—Berkeley *

22.
Carnegie Mellon University(PA)

23.
University of Virginia *

23.
Georgetown University(DC)

25.
University of California—Los Angeles *

25.
University of Michigan—Ann Arbor *

27.
University of Southern California

28.
University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill *

28.
Tufts University(MA)

30.
Wake Forest University(NC)

31.
Lehigh University(PA)

31.
Brandeis University(MA)

33.
College of William and Mary(VA) *

34.
New York University

35.
University of Rochester(NY)

35.
Georgia Institute of Technology *

35.
Boston College

38.
University of Wisconsin—Madison *

38.
University of California—San Diego *

38.
University of Illinois—Urbana - Champaign *

41.
Case Western Reserve University(OH)

42.
University of Washington *

42.
University of California—Davis *

44.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute(NY)

44.
University of Texas—Austin *

44.
University of California—Santa Barbara *

44.
University of California—Irvine *

48.
Pennsylvania State University—University Park *

49.
University of Florida *

50.
Syracuse University(NY)

50.
Tulane University(LA)

52.
Yeshiva University(NY)

52.
University of Miami(FL)

54.
Pepperdine University(CA)

54.
George Washington University(DC)

54.
University of Maryland—College Park *

57.
Ohio State University—Columbus *

57.
Boston University

59.
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey—New Brunswick(NJ) *

59.
University of Pittsburgh *

59.
University of Georgia *

62.
Texas A&M University—College Station *

62.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute(MA)

64.
University of Connecticut *

64.
Purdue University—West Lafayette(IN) *

64.
University of Iowa *

67.
Fordham University(NY)

67.
Miami University—Oxford(OH) *

67.
Clemson University(SC) *

67.
Southern Methodist University(TX)

71.
University of Minnesota—Twin Cities *

71.
Virginia Tech *

71.
University of Delaware *

71.
Michigan State University *

75.
Stevens Institute of Technology(NJ)

75.
Baylor University(TX)

75.
Colorado School of Mines 11 *

75.
Indiana University—Bloomington *

79.
Brigham Young University—Provo(UT)

79.
University of California—Santa Cruz *

79.
University of Colorado—Boulder *

82.
St. Louis University

82.
SUNY—Binghamton *

82.
Marquette University(WI)

85.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry *

85.
North Carolina State University—Raleigh *

85.
University of Denver

85.
American University(DC)

85.
Iowa State University *

85.
University of Kansas *

91.
University of Alabama *

91.
University of Missouri—Columbia *

91.
University of Nebraska—Lincoln *

91.
University of Tulsa(OK)

91.
Clark University(MA)

96.
Auburn University(AL) *

96.
SUNY—Stony Brook *

96.
University of Tennessee *

96.
University of Vermont *

96.
University of Arizona *

96.
University of the Pacific(CA)

96.
University of California—Riverside *

96.
Howard University(DC)

96.
Illinois Institute of Technology

96.
Northeastern University(MA)

96.
University of Massachusetts—Amherst *

107.
University of San Diego

108.
University of New Hampshire *

108.
Texas Christian University

108.
Drexel University(PA)

108.
University of Oklahoma *

112.
University of South Carolina—Columbia *

112.
University of Oregon *

112.
Loyola University Chicago

112.
University of Dayton(OH)

112.
Florida State University *

112.
Ohio University *

118.
University of Missouri—Rolla *

118.
Samford University(AL) 11

118.
Washington State University *

118.
University at Buffalo—SUNY *

122.
University of Kentucky *

122.
Catholic University of America(DC)

124.
New Jersey Institute of Technology *

124.
Clarkson University(NY)

124.
Colorado State University *

124.
University of Arkansas *

124.
Michigan Technological University *

124.
Kansas State University *

124.
Arizona State University *

My Current Choice for President

Not to go into much detail as to why but to say that Ron Paul for right now has my vote.
It is unlikely that he will win based on the current polls however, It "appears" more so than the other candidates that he could definitely change America. It is highly unlikely that I will change my vote based on the fact that the only candidates that are supposedly the main contenders are Clinton and Obama. Choosing what seems to be everyone's choice might not be in the country's best interest in the long run.

BMW X6 ACTIVE HYBRID

A look at the new bmw (Courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/explonatura/1755101699/
(The future's next ride)

Freelance/work at home opportunities

Always wanted a work from home job? Always finding scams? Then try http://www.odesk.com/.
Depending on availability, they will offer you a freelance/contracted job at anywhere from $7-$50 an hour. Requirements would be for you to be 18, have both a skype and paypal account. For more info, just click on the link above.

Squidoo.com

Squidoo.com in my opinion are one of the best places to get or post information . In the coming month viewers will also be able to view my lens(blog). In one's lens, one can put in whatever content they wish, from advertising, promoting or just blogging. The possibilities are endless. Please check it out at http://www.squidoo.com/.

Business Ventures Continued

This is just a follow up on my previous blog that was written November 28, 2007. I am giving you and will continue to give viewers information on my business affairs even after the the launch. My future ventures will permit bloggers and or non bloggers to shop from my electronic stores as well as other stores that are not my own but I am promoting for mainly monetary reasons of course. Listed merchandise will include items such as clothes, baseball cards, books, magazines, digital and subscription based products. Until my own personal items are sold, the inventory will currently be 95-99% brand new. Through my electronic stores, you will be able to name your price on selected items in order to level off the playing field by allowing viewers bargaining power. The only sources of payments that will be accepted will be paypal, moneybookers, googlecheckout and authorize.net. I do this to prevent fraud and suspicion from identity theft from debit cards. So please if you are interested in buying, then register if you don't have an account with any of the payment services listed.

Upcoming Air Jordans

Courtesy of http://www.23isback.com/. For the Air Jordan fans out there, here are the jordans that are coming out or speculated to come out.


DECEMBER15 - Jordan 12.5 - White/Black. 15 - Jordan 12.5 - Black/White. 15 - Jordan 12.5 - Black/Red. 15 - Jordan 12.5 - White/French Blue. 15 - Jordan 12.5 - White/Flint Grey. 15 - Jordan 12.5 - White/Green Bean. 22 - Retro 8 - "Playoff". 22 - WMNS Retro 8 Low - Cinder. 22 - KIDS Retro 8 Low - Black/Pink. 22 - Retro 15 LS - Laser Edition(*). 22 - OL'School - Blk/Gold. 26 - Melo M4 - Black/Red. 26 - Melo M4 - Navy/White.

JANUARY
5 - Oo'wee Trainer
5 - Jordan 12 Fusion
19 - Flight 23

FEBRUARY
? - OL'School Low
? - Hydro 4 (Sandal)
? - Nu'Retro 1 Low
9 - Classic '87
16 - Melo M4 - White/Black
23 - Air Jordan XX3


Dec. 15 - Air Jordan 12.5. Pic1 : Pic2 : Pic3 : Pic4 : Pic5 : This shoe turned out looking great. It's a combination of design elements from the Air Jordan 12 and 13. Six colors of the Air Jordan 12.5 are scheduled to come out in stores on Dec. 15. Retail price will be $125.

Limited Air Jordan XX3 coming out in January? There is a rumor that a very limited AJ XX3 in (White/Univ. Blue/Grey) will be releasing in early January. The official launch date of the XX3 is Feb. 23, but this shoe coming out in January is going to be very limited. Supposedly, only the top 23 Nike/Jordan stores in the USA will have the shoe for sale. And because of the limited availability they are bumping the retail price up to $230.

Sneak Peek: AJ XX3. Pic1 : Pic2 : The picture of the shoe is a black & white photo, but at least you get to see what the Air Jordan XX3 will look like, even if its without the colors. The release date is Feb. 23. What a coincidence.

UPDATED: Jordan 14.5 Sketches. Pic1 : Pic2 : Pic3 : Pic4 : Pic5 : The release of this shoe is still about a year away. Probably Fall of 2008. The shoe is a combination of the Air Jordan 14 and 15, hence 14.5. These sketches are from an official Japanese catalog. Thanks to "neimaj" and "gio2323" for sharing the pics.

Women's Jordan 12 Fusion. Pic1 : Pic2 : Pic3 : (White/Pink) : We don't know if it's a bad picture, but the toe area actually looks red instead of pink. The stripe on the heel is definitely pink, but we don't know if the front area is going to be changed to pink or kept red. Release date for this color still unknown.

Jordan 12 Fusion. Pic1 : Pic2 : Pic3 : Pic4 : Pic5 : Pic6 : Pic7 : (Black/Red/Green Bean) : To celebrate the 23rd year of Air Jordans they are going to release several limited "Jordan Air Force 1's" in 2008. The shape of the shoe looks like an Air Force 1 Mid and it even has the velcro ankle strap. But the colors and other design cues will be taken from past Air Jordan shoes. The first one to come out will be on Jan. 5.

Jordan 5 Fusion. Pic1 : Pic2 : Pic3 : Pic4 :: It will be a Jordan Brand release scheduled to come out in the Summer of 2008. It is a combination of design elements from the Nike Air Force 1 Mid and the Air Jordan 5. Thanks to "BKRW" for the pics.

Retro 15 Laser. Pic1 : Pic2 : Pic3 : RD = Dec. 22. This Retro 15 shoe features a laser pattern design. If you look closely you'll see that the laser pattern contains pictures of the bottoms of old Air Jordan shoes. Thanks to "wanjiaming35" for the pics.


Jordan 13/10 Countdown Package. Get your riot gear ready! On Jan. 19 the Jordan Brand plans to release a 2-pair package of the Retro XIII (13) and Retro X (10). Pic1 : Pic2 : Pic3 : Thanks to "Air Randy" for sharing the pics.


Jordan 14/9 Countdown Package. In March of '08 the Jordan Brand plans to release a 2-pair package of the Retro XIV (14) and Retro IX (9). No word yet on what color the Retro 9 will be, but the Retro 14 will look very similar (but not identical) to the ones MJ wore when he took his last shot as a Chicago Bull.....the infamous shot against Utah to win the Championship. The major difference is that the shoe will have WHITE stitching along the sides. Take a look for yourself: Pic1 : Pic2 : Thanks to "Air Randy" for sharing the pics.

My Business Ventures

Starting sometime after Christmas or New Year's, I will be involved in many business opportunities in which blog viewers will get a chance to visit. These opportunities will allow me to incorporate viewers. To be safe, look out for my businesses being advertised Late December, early January.

The Post Allan Houston Era: New York Knicks

For the past five years or so, the New York Knicks have been through many lows, which outweigh whatever accomplishments that have been fulfilled so far. Currently the knicks' starting lineup are as follows: Stephon Marbury, Jamal Crawford, Eddy Curry, Zach Randolph, and Quentin Richardson. With such a impressive starting lineup, one would think that they would have a better record than their present 4-9. Before I go any futher on their record, I should give my honest opinions of the starting 5 players and the top 3 coaching staff.

First off, Stephon Marbury has been one of my favorite point guards of all time. I believe that given his basketball position as a POINT GAURD, that he should play his game. And by that I mean allow him as much freedom as he wants. He's 30 now and should have an idea of how to win games, and that is something I know that he can do. Lastly Stephon Marbury still has the ability to make the all star roster. Jamal Crawford is another one of my favorites. Crawford is an amazing talent who surprisingly has never made the all star roster to the best of my knowledge. I find that crazy because he could cross hotsauce or Jordan! Mr. Zebo Randolph without a doubt can put up double figures and help the team win games but he may want to drop 10-15 pounds to help him move faster. Eddy Curry has the potential to be one of the best centers of all time only if he continues to play well by putting up at least 25 a night and by working on a jumper. There is no question that Quentin Richardson can play because I saw it the first 10 games of last season. But like Randolph he should take of weight in order to become more versatile. I see him game after game hussling on D but it seems like it's a struggle when it's time to go on a fast break! Now Jamal's inspiration, Isiah Thomas. Good Coach but can do better with tips from people other than his coaching staff like me for example. The same goes for Herb Williams and Mark Aguirre.

The Knicks present record should be better and can If we get rid of 4 points a game, can't shoot Jared Jeffries. David Lee can easily replace him. Help Quentin and Renaldo learn to run plays because they have the potential to. Renaldo also needs to pack more muscle and develop a better jumper. Get rid of benchwormer Malik Rose because he wants to play but doesn't get the opportunity to, and plus his style is garbage. Jerome James and Kelvin Cato are no good and need to go as well. Collins needs a better jumper. Nate "The potential great" needs to somehow become a starter and run the floor. He is the fastest and one of the best athletes in the nba right now. Finally Fred Jones should play small foward. For rest who cares because you don't play anyway. As a team the best defenders are Stephon Marbury, Nate Robinson and Renaldo Balkman. Play Defense as a team and they won't lose as many games.

Grand Opening

Welcome fellow bloggers to my blog. I am a young but knowledgeable African American male from New York. The purposes of my blogs are to recommend/advertise my businesses and give my honest opinions on many topics on almost a daily basis, whether it being news, technology, or sports. Bottom line is whatever I’m interested in or whatever I discuss, you will be aware of it and hopefully take advantage of the information given.