Wanda Sykes Unleashed....

Saturday night was the annual White House Correspondent’s Association Dinner. This annual event draws a mix of journalists, celebrities, political figures and tickets are worth more than gold.… I actually heard that Meghan McCain (Sen. John McCain’s Daughter) was stopped at the door because she had 2 tickets and invited 2 friends……. She thought her name would be all she needed to get in.

Well the entertainment for the night was none other than comedian Wanda Sykes… Of course since this is my blog these are my opinions and Wanda is one of the funniest women on this planet.

She talked about everyone from Gov. Palin to President Obama pulling no punches, and actually drew a standing ovation. So why do I keep reading reports today asking if she went too far????

Here is the statement that was said that has people buzzing:

"You know, you might want to look into this, [President Obama], because I think maybe Rush Limbaugh was the 20th hijacker, but he was just so strung out on OxyContin he missed his flight. ...

"Rush Limbaugh hopes the country fails? I hope his kidneys fail, how 'bout that?"

Please understand that Wanda is a Comedian… Comedians tell jokes. Don Imus is not a comedian. Didn’t we just have this situation a few weeks ago with Jamie Foxx and Miley Cyrus?

I believe in freedom of speech, and I do think that there is a certain line that can be crossed if someone is maliciously trying to slander someone else…….. but in the context of telling a joke…….. Is it really that serious?

Grilled Chicken and Oprah

Originally Posted on 5/8/09

We are in a recession..... So how did the powers that be not know that the cult following of Queen Oprah plus free chicken wouldn't create the perfect storm? I can't fault KFC, because it's marketing at it's best... A new product with a Oprah tie-in? That equals MONEY!


I was going to talk about the whole print out a coupon and get a free 2-piece meal thing, but there were so many problems that I won't go there... But I will talk about the grilled chicken.

The name of the restaurant says it all… Kentucky FRIED Chicken. KGC just doesn’t do it for me… I’m all for healthy eating… I mean if you want to break it down: a extra crispy breast has two-and-a-half times the calories of one that’s grilled, with nearly eight times the total fat. So grilled is a good thing….. But sometimes you have to admit that the original recipe “be” calling your name…. Like the crack was calling Pookie in New Jack City…

Some of you aren’t even down with the Colonel… You may like Popeye’s.. and that dirty rice… or Mary Ann’s….. or Beach Road Chicken. I gotta give KFC credit for trying something new with their menu, but honestly if it’s not fried……. No one can touch a Publix rotisserie…..

not even Oprah

Duval County Schools

Originally Posted on 5/1/09

When I think about going to school in Duval County a few things come to mind....

Former Superintendant Herb Sang, going to field trips to the Marine Science Center/Tree Hill or the Jacksonville Symphony and of course the best high school marching band from '86-'91........Paxon. I'm sure I will get some hate mail but it is what it is...

Now that I have a child in the Duval County School system, I look at things a bit differently. I remember a few years ago....all of a sudden there was an early release Wednesday...... every other week...

I mean, we were NEVER out of school, but now every other Wednesday teachers need a break..... Now to say they don't but I just couldn't understand it.

Well this week the Duval County School Board reduced the amount of time middle and high school students will spend at school next year. In a 5-2 vote, the board voted to reduce the school day by 45 minutes.

Next school year, high school students in Duval County will go to school from 7:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. (The current schedule is 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.)

Middle school students will go to school from 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., instead of 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The school board says it will save $13 million dollars, but 200 positions will be cut.

Am I the only one scratching my head about this???

DAMN, DAMN, DAMN...... Jimmy!!!

Originally Posted on 4/24/09

This week was a pretty big week for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Debuting their new uniforms, and the up coming draft......Then Wednesday night I got the news.

Jimmy Smith arrested............ again

Jimmy Smith, who played 10 seasons at wide receiver for the Jaguars, was charged with possession of crack cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday near Interstate 95 and Golfair. The reason the FHP said they stopped him is to check the window tint on his 2009 Mercedes coupe. I'll let you think about that for a minute....

I too am guilty of having a Mercedes coupe and have been stopped for basically a BS reason. Personally, I love the look on their face when I produce a valid license and insurance card... The last time that happened to me, the only thing they could give me a ticket for a blown light....

Now, I'm not against law enforcement because I totally understand that they have a job to do..... I just hate that in america today, it is a fact that being a African American male in a nice car will get you stopped...... and not only in Duval County. (I'll move on)

Jimmy's situation just makes me sad.... If you've never seen it, check out the television show intervention on the AandE network.... All my dealings with Jimmy have been good ones... I have gone to schools with him before and talked to kids, and I have seen him interact with his own kids... He's honestly a good dude..... but sometimes the demons are too great to overcome alone.

When he retired unexpectedly, it was suspected that he had failed another NFL drug test, which would have gotten him suspended for a whole season… I never pressed the issue about finding out the truth, because I guess…….. I didn’t want to know.

Jimmy still holds many Jaguar records and including the most games played, most starts and most receptions…. He also is the seventh-leading receiver in NFL history. At this point... all we can do it pray......

Prince

Originally Posted on 4/17/09

I was lucky enough a few years ago to attend a private concert by Prince. Now I was a fan way before that, and in fact the first VHS movie that I bought with my own money was Purple Rain.

Not only is Prince a musical genuis, but he is business genuis as well. He is basically pointing the middle finger to the record business by giving his musicology album away during his tour a few years ago, and making his current deal to sell albums via all Target stores.

Prince has teamed up with apple and is doing something for his fans called The Prince Opus. This is a purple limited edition iPod Touch and it will cost $2,100. The iPod is loaded with a 40-minute concert video and various songs from his catalog. Now only 950 Prince Opus iPods are available and they are being sold with a book of never seen before photographs.

Now if you are a Big Baller there is The Prince Opus #1..... This is the ultimate in Prince luxury. Not only do you get the iPod, but the photo book has an alligator skin binding with sterling silver artwork and purple silk lining. (see the pic above) A diamond-encrusted "Prince" symbol is on the cover. This platinum piece includes 21 round brilliant cut diamonds and five rare purple diamonds totaling 7.7 carats. The piece can be detached and worn as a pendant. The Prince Opus #1 will be auctioned off later this year.

Too Funny!

ORIGINALLY POSTED ON 4/10/09

They have made fun of Michael Jackson, Tom Cruise, R. Kelly, Mel Gibson and even Jesus.

I guess you have "made it" if they talk about you on the Comedy Central television show South Park. Well this week they tore a hole in the man we know as Kanye West.

Now Kanye is known not to be able to take a joke, and his ego is bigger than Duval county........ but the guys who write this show paint 'ye as a narcissistic rapper who is out of touch with reality. Remember this is the guy who said that he is the voice of this generation.....

Either Kanye saw the show of someone told him about it because on Thursday morning this is what he wrote on his website: (In all-caps too)

SOUTH PARK MURDERED ME LAST NIGHT AND IT'S PRETTY FUNNY. IT HURTS MY FEELINGS BUT WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM SOUTH PARK! I ACTUALLY HAVE BEEN WORKING ON MY EGO THOUGH. HAVING THE CRAZY EGO IS PLAYED OUT IN MY LIFE AND CAREER.

If Tom Joyner can be replaced....

ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/27/09:

You know it’s bad when Tom Joyner is getting fired… This week the Tom Joyner Morning Show was not aired in the city of Chicago. What makes this interesting is that Tom has been on the radio in some way shape or form in Chicago for over 20 years…… Until this week.

The reason I wanted to talk about this is because Radio has really taken a turn for the worse. Urban radio has especially become a dying format. This is not something that has happened overnight either. It all started with the Telecommunications act of 1996. You can google it if you get bored or really want to read it. It started the ball rolling by creating these huge broadcast companies, syndicated shows, and took all the localization our of radio.

If my math serves me right, there is only 3 local morning radio shows in Jacksonville. A Country,Top 40 and Easy Listening. There are a few more but I am not counting Talk Radio. It maybe nice to talk to the community about the guns that are running thru Ribault High School. Or call up the Mayor/Sheriff and talk about a few issues. Why exactly is JEA rasing rates? Should we bring toll roads back to Duval? I could go on, but I won’t….. Radio claimed my job in Duval county a long time ago....

One Of The Greatest To Ever Wear The Uniform

Originally posted on 2/20/09:
I got the text on my blackberry..... "Fred Taylor Released" and I just froze..... This was surely some sick joke that was being played on me..

I know that the heart, soul and the face of my football team wasn't going anywhere. I expected this news next year after a good season and after he had broken John Riggins and Jim Brown's rushing records, but it couldn't be happening this year... Not yet...

Jerry Porter and Drayton Florence were released last week, but that should have happened...... but not this

Freddy T still had the moves... The stutter step to get into in the open field, then he ran past defenders like a crack head with a $20 bill in his hand.

After 11 seasons, 2,428 carries for 11,271 yards and 62 rushing touchdowns... I can't do anything but salute you Fred.

I just don't know how I can watch you in another uniform.....

On My Grind...

It's been a long time..... I have been here there and everywhere, but I am back on my blogging game!!!!

The funny thing is that social networking: Myspace, Twitter, Facebook and keeping up a Blog is just like having a part time job.

I am going to re-post some blogs that I have written in the past few months, but never got around to post.

Be sure to follow me on Twitter.. If you dare.....