Monday, September 22, 2014

HAPPY MONDAY!!!







Published on Sep 22, 2014
Please see below for other links regarding this subject, Thank You This is a must see if you are following the Charlo Greene story. She does a story on the Alaska Cannabis Club, and then tells everyone that she is the owner of that business. Then she QUITS her job at KTVA. You need to watch the story afterwards to, it was hosted by her also, and it is about CANNABUSINESS CEO, this just keeps getting better. Other sites of interest regarding this issue.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/al...
http://www.akcannabisclub.com/
http://www.adn.com/article/20140824/a...
http://www.adn.com/article/20140921/k...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYcSq... (as of 16:51 ADST this site has 4,087,671 views)
http://www.ktuu.com/news/news/ktva-te... this post is from another tv station
http://www.reddit.com/r/alaska/commen...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3Vwt...
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Sunday, September 21, 2014

WOW!!! ANOTHER SUNDAY SCHOOL STORY



Sufi ‘Miracle-Worker’ Killed Follower to Prove He Could Resurrect Him, Now Facing Murder Charges | Americans Against the Tea Party:



'via Blog this'

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL STORY: Straight from the Raw Story

Escape from Duggarville: How playing the good Christian housewife almost killed me:



'via Blog this'

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

Yes family, it's that time of year again! It's my BIRTHDAY!!!

It's a special one for me, because today, I'm 40 years young!

I have a nice day planned, I'll probably tell you all about it a little later... But first, this little invocation, sent to me this morning by Anrita Melchizedek (I think I spelled that right).

I hope y'all like it as much as I did...



Now, let me end this blog post with "The Grateful Song" by Surya Devi. Every time I hear this song, it brings a smile to my space...



Today is also her birthday, so all of out there in cyberspace,

LET'S WISH HER A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AS WELL!!!

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Man Who Made 911 Call That Led to John Crawford's Death Admits He Lied - Atlanta Blackstar

Man Who Made 911 Call That Led to John Crawford's Death Admits He Lied - Atlanta Blackstar:



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HAPPY SATURDAY!!! Part 2




WASSUP FAMILY!!!

Last Sunday, I went to the GRIFFITH PARK OBSERVATORY in Los Angeles. Of course, I tried to go there twice, but I got easily sidetracked by the beauty of GRIFFITH PARK itself.

If you can take some time to go hiking on some of the trails, you should.



And for me, this place, in the middle of nautre (Well as close to nature as you can get in a large city, anyway) is a wonderful place to practice my Silat.

And for about a half an hour, I was Practicing my Silat Juru-Juru and footwork, when I looked across the road, and saw this guy:



His name is Charles Williams. He's a Capoeira teacher.





Not only is he a capoeira teacher, He's also an amazing poet. check it out:



Anyway, he gave me an impromptu capoeira lession, a very important one: Playing the instruments. we played the PANDEIRO, the AGOGO BELL, the chekere, and the most important instruent, the BERIMBAU.

After the short lesson, we talked, and after that, I left him to practice, and I took the Observatory Shuttle to the Observatory.



From here, I got a spectacular view of the city below...



Now guys, say hello to my new friends, ALEX, BARBORA, and MEKI.



Alex is from Russia(Moscow, to be precise), and Barbora and Meki are from the Czech Republic, outside of Prague. They told me that they came here to the U.S. to work for the summer, and no that their work's done, they were doing the tourist thing, seeing the landmarks, etc.

Well my friends, it was nice to meet you, and I hope you get back out here to L.A. some day.



Let's end this blog with Charles again, playing Capoeira, with the most beautiful song in the world...



HAPPY SATURDAY!!!




WASSUP FAMILY!!!

A couple of years ago, I blogged about a very special restaurant called VARDO.

-----CLICK HERE TO READ WHAT I WROTE-----

Well, Vardo is gone now, but like a phoenix, a new wonderful restaurant has risen in it's place.

And it's called, THE ANCHOR.



Now Laeater.com has made a small review of the place...

-----CLICK HERE TO READ THE REVIEW-----

But today, I'm gonna add my input, since I've been there and sampled one of those wonderful meals.

I went there last saturday on the recomendation of my friend, Julie Jewels Bertrand.



She was there the night they first opened, and she gave them a positive review on YELP, and shared it on her Facebook page. And when I expressed interest in going down there, Sandy Ames, one of the owners, invited me to come on down, and have a peanut butter stout on her!

Well, I gotta admit that it was an offer I couldn't refuse (even though I LOATHE alcohol), So, I decided to come on down. I asked Julie if she would like to join me, but she said she was traveling most of this month, and suggested we go in october (I know you're gonna be reading this Julie, so I hope you know I'm still gonna hold you to that).

So, imagine my TOTAL SUPRISE when walk in to the Anchor, and I hear Julie calling my name! She was home for a brief moment before flying back out to wherever she was off to next, and wanted to spend a day in venice with her friends.

After exchanging pleasantries, Julie formally introduced me to Sandy Ames:



And yes, she is as nice as she is beautiful.

But Anyway, Sandy recommended their chicken and waffles to go with that peanut butter stout, and I took her advice.

Now I admit I was skeptical when I got the chicken and Waffles, because it looked a lot different than any normal chicken and waffles plate I've ever seen. You see, they actually used the waffle batter to fry the chicken in, and dipped it all in maple cream. I guess the good people at the Anchor decided, "FUCK NORMAL, WE'RE DOING SOMETHING UNIQUE!!!"

But, the dish was DELICIOUS!!! And not only that, Sandy told me that they only serve about 15 or so chicken and waffles on any given night, and when they're gone, they're gone!

Now te Peanut Butter stout on the other hand... Well, I LOVE peanut butter, so I loved the taste, but on the other hand, like I said before, I LOATHE alcohol, so the beer taste in it made me want to gag. I think next time I go there, I'm gonna see if they have juice or soda.

Well, me, Julie, and Sandy spent the next hour or so talking, and basically, "jus chillin"

But all in all The anchor's a great place, with great food, a great selections of wines and alcoholic beverages (If you're IN to that sort of thhing), and wonderful vibes.

Oh, and let me give a shout out to my server, Jamie (People call her "James" for some reason)



Thank You for serving me that night!

So, if you're out in venice beach and want to go to a cool restaurant with incredible food, impeccable service(Thanks again James!), and a wonderful family-like vibe that I for one have never seen before in a restaurant like this, then you might want to consider making The Anchor a part of your itinerary. They're at 235 Main St Los Angeles, CA 90291 by Venice Beach, and They're open from 5:30 p.m. to !2:30 a.m. everyday (I think).

Thursday, September 11, 2014

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!!!






Tuesday, September 9, 2014

HAPPY TUESDAY!!!


WASSUP FAMILY!!!

I want to talk about a VERY serious subject.

Now before I start, let me say that I am very much against violence against women. Look, domestic violence is not something that blurs between right and wrong. It's WRONG, plain and simple. It's wrong today, it was wrong 100 years ago, it will be wrong 100 years from now, and will always be wrong. It doesn’t change as society does. It's one of those things like murder, theft, and extortion that is always wrong.

WITH NO QUESTIONS.

And as I said before on this blog, "THIS SHIT'S GOTTA GO."

Now, having said that, let's get right into this.

We all know about the situation with Ray rice:



It's ALL OVER the news, My co-workers and I was talking about it over lunch today, and even our president Barack Obama HAD SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT IT.

There are many opinions about what's going on with Ray Rice, and here, I'm gonna post 2 of them.
On this first video, MICHAEL WARBUX tells us his opinion:



On this second video, we have TOMMY SOTOMAYOR, who has a somewhat different opinion about this situation:



...and he's made a couple of follow up videos to this one:

Bad Actor @SethRogen Goes Off On Ray Rice And Then Gets Ethered By @TjSotomayor



President @BarackObama Gives His Opinion On Ray Rice But Shouldnt He Just STFU About It?

...And here's a follow up to tommy's video by Camilo of WASTED TUITION:






Well, you saw their opinions, so what's MY opinion?



Well, I'm not gonna talk about how whatever problem they had that led to this was probably worked out, (after all, she did MARRY him after this incident), nor am I gonna argue about how Mr. Rice totally confessed what he did, and WAS ALREADY PUNISHED BY THE NFL, or how he owned up to his mistakes, was doing counseling, was doing everything that was asked of him, etc... And I'm certainly NOT gonna bring up the fact that domestic violence in the NFL is nothing new and other NFL players WERE ARRESTED FOR DECADES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES AS BAD OR WORSE THAN THE RAY RICE INCIDENT... or how his wife (You know, the VICTIM) had DEFENDED HIM AND CRITICIZED THE MEDIA over their coverage of this... No, I'm not gonna do any of that.

What I AM GONNA DO, is ask all of you out there in cyberspace this simple question:



If it was RAY RICE who got knocked the fuck out in that elevator by his fiance, who by the way, is now his WIFE, Would ANY of you be so OFFENDED and OUTRAGED that you would be DEMANDING THAT HER LIVELIHOOD BE TAKEN AWAY BECAUSE OF IT?


Seriously, WOULD YOU?

The reason I ask this question is well... watch this: (I had another video up before, but I replaced that video with this one)



I don't know when, but I will blog more about this subject in the near future.


Thursday, September 4, 2014

HAPPY BELATED LABOR DAY!!!




I desire to love myself as I truly am - and to live courageously.
~Jonathan-Lockwood Huie



WASSUP FAMILY!!!

DEAR DIARY:
That's right, it's LABOR DAY. For those of you who don't know, Here n the United States, Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of their country.

For most working people, labor day means a well deserved day off from work where they can stay with their families, rest, go shopping, etc.

I hope everybody out there enjoyed their Labor Day.

Mine was fantastic!!!

Yesterday, I went up to Griffith Park for some exercise, and some hiking.



From there, I went to Crenshaw Mall, got some shoes, then went down to Leimert park for the Leimert Park Artwalk!

There was food, things to buy, live shows, a drum circle, just anything you could find.



While there, I ran into 2 ladies selling their herbal products... They didn't allow me to take photos of them, but they did let me take photos of their buisness cards:



In case you can't read them, the name of the lady on the first card is CHRISTINA MARTINEZ, and she's a Herbalist/Universal Soldier,
And her email is natureshealingsource@yahoo.com.

And the name of the lady on the second card is Ayana Nataki, and she's a Herbalist, Fitness Trainer, and Health Coach.
And she has a web site, www.natakiwellnesscenter.com.
And her email is ayana@natakiwellnesscenter.com

Christina has also told me that she and Ayana go to Leimert Park almost every Sunday, so if you're in the area, come on down, say hello, and buy something.


And now, for the reason I went there.

The reason I went to the artwalk at Leimert park is that every month, the CentroEsportivo CapoeiraAngola L.A. holds an Open Roda there, where capoeiristas from all over L.A. come to play Capoeira Angola.

Here's some photos I took of them.



Once Again, the Open Roda was hosted by the Centro Esportivo de Capoeira Angola de Mestre Pastinha - Mestre Cobrinha Verde - Mestre João Grande de Los Angeles.

Capoeira Angola classes are held three times each week:

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon. The location for these classes is:

Chuco's Justice Center
1137 E. Redondo Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(1 light West of Crenshaw Blvd, 1 block North of Florence on West Blvd.)

Class attire is:
~ white or khaki full length pants with belt
~ white shirt long enough to stay tucked into pants
~ comfortable athletic shoes
~ headwrap/cover for long hair

Single movement and music class is $15.
Single music class is $10.
Members of the Chuco's Justice Center student, faculty, staff and activists in support of Chuco's see Uncle James for discount.
A month pass for all classes is $100.

Under 18 years train without charge.

Elders check with Naana or Uncle James for discount.

Students of other capoeira schools, new students and visitors are welcome to come learn the Capoeira Angola of Mestre Joao Grande at CECA-LA!

We can be found on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/CentroEsportivoCapoeiraAngola.LosAngeles
or CentroEsportivo CapoeiraAngola L.A.

Our email address is:
cecademestrejoaograndela@gmail.com

Our phone number:
424-200-4968









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The angels will always help you.

All you have to do is ask them.

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So, what did I do on Labor day?

I'm glad you asked. check out this video:



This amazing song is being performed by RACHEL LYNN SEBASTIAN. In this video, she was performing at ROOM 5 in Hollywood, the same night I first met her.

To those of you who don't know who she is, RACHEL LYNN is a singer/songwriter originally from Irrigon, Oregon.

Acting as a soulful storyteller, Rachel Lynn brings a dramatic vibrancy to the stage. Her lyrics are soaked with passion, irony and humility and only her unforgettable voice and presence can facilitate the power of her message.

She released her debut album, NEW DAY, c/o Rolling Beat Records, in 2006. Then, after more than a dozen single release post-album, she came out with her collaborative 5 song digital EP with producer Eric Monsanty, 'Hard to be There' and has just released her 2nd full-length album, "Raven Heart", which was 100% fan funded.

(I admit, I didn't contribute much at all for her album, but I did write a couple of blogs about it. you can check of them out HERE.)

Her mission is to empower community to empower each other to realize their dreams.
Now I always thought that this is a pretty good description of Rachel, which is why I use it. But I thought I'd do you one better.

I thought I'd show you this video, where tells us a little bit about herself in her own words...



Published on Aug 25, 2013
Many times I feel like a facade...with so much content online. I wanted to give you a chance to get to know the human being behind the music. You are LOVED and I am so very grateful for the love that give me.

http://www.rachellynnsebastian.com
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Anyway, on the night of Labor Day, I went out to Riviera 31 Lounge in the "Sofitel Hotel", for her welcome back party!!! You see, for TWO YEARS, she's been away from L.A., which she considers her second hometown. but now,

SHE'S BAAAAACK!!!


AND I FOR ONE, AM VERY HAPPY SHE'S BACK!

Now of course I wasn't the only one there to help her celebrate. There were many of her friends and loved ones there to help her celebrate.

Let me tell you about a few of them.





Now if you read this blog, these people need no introduction... But I'm gonna do it anyway.

The couple on the left are Lucas Francis and Roxie Sakura. They are Newlyweds, and part of an AMAZING band called THEKI.

The ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL woman on the right is Amanda Espinoza, but I'll talk about her a little bit later.

So, what is THEKI?

TheKI is an ensemble that fuses pop, jazz and electronic music with ancient wisdom and serves as one more voice in the movement to combat the abuse, in all its forms, of human rights and freedom. With jazzy harmonizations floating over ambient grooves and topped with inspirational quotes, theKI invites audiences and listeners to dance, chill, and feel inspired.

Roxie Sakura- Vocals
Sean Hill- Spoken Word
Lucas Francis- Bass and Electronic Beats
Antonio Dangond- Keyboard and Vocals
Nick Kraus- Drums and Percussion


This is their signature song, and my favorite, "Breathe".





Now, about Amanda.

Amanda Espinoza is the lead singer of a band called BELLA SOL. I first met her at the TRIP on lincoln blvd. in Santa Monica where she, along with a few other bands performed for the victims of the boston marathon bombing, I believe.

So, what is Bella Sol?

The Bella Sol band brings to the table an amazing array of Pop /Rock/R&B music filled with contagious melodies and soulful lyrics. A colorful collection of pop /rock, acoustic, ballads, and dance music, that is sure to please. Keeping it real, our music is about life… taking a vision, a moment, an emotion, and translating it through our instruments. Driving, funky, rhythmic, tender, and raw, each song takes a life of its own.

Bella Sol has the pleasure of playing and writing music with an amazing group of musicians. Each bring forth a special ingredient that give the music life. She and her band of talented musicians are based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Here's a small taste of what they can do:





Check out this picture below:



The guy on the right with the Duckface (Yes, when you see somebody willingly doing a duckface, THAT'S how you know you're listening to some DAMN GOOD MUSIC) is Luis Narino, lead singer/guitarist of THE NOBLE CREATURES.





This was the first time I met him in person. I was introduced to him online last September by Roxie Sakura, when she shared a link to the kickstarter campaign his band had made for their album "Strange Behavior". I checked out their campaign, and listened to their music, and thought it was really cool, so I posted a link to their campaign on my blog, and told Roxie about it, which led to the introduction.

So, what is NOBLE CREATURES?

FROM THEIR WEB SITE: Noble Creatures was set loose in 2008, introducing a unique breed of Latin Alternative Pop and Soul-Funk grooves to the streets of Los Angeles. Their performances are passionate, raw, and electric with an unmistakable and intoxicating sound. Fueled by signature tracks like “Had Enough,” a rockin’ soul-groove track with a dance-inducing backbeat, and “Canta,” a bilingual summer anthem boasting the LA nightlife, Noble Creatures is an experience that leaves an impression with the senses.

El Segundo TV did an interview with Luis, where he talks about what Noble Creatures is about in his own words.

------CLICK HERE TO WATCH IT------

Here's an excerpt from the interview:



This Saturday, Noble Creatures is having a CD release party at The Virgil, 4519 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. 90029. So, if any of my readers out there are in the area, come on down and let's get our party on!!! Anyway, to sum up the night, I CAME, I SAW, I PARTIED!!! Well, not totally... there were times when I just sat by myself and became a wallflower... I can do a good wallflower at parties.

But there were times when I did have some fun, mingled and got my boogie on... I danced with Rachel and Amanda, AND I got a picture with the most RADIANT woman in the room!!!



Yep, it was great to be me that night.

But I DO regret 2 things.

One, I didn't get to hear Rachel sing that night, and two, I FORGOT TO ASK HER ABOUT GETTING A SIGNED COPY OF RACHEL'S ALBUM RAVENHEART!!

Well, next time I guess.

But until then...


WELCOME BACK, RACHEL!!!!!!


For some reason, this has become one of my favorite of Rachel's songs.











Your mind is a living temple where God lives.
~don Miguel Ruiz