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9 Signs You're Happier Than you Think!

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Searching the web attempting to do some research, i came across this post on Yahoo titled ' 9 Signs you're happier than you think .' My first reaction was am i happier than i think? I do know i'm happy but to what extent? As i began to read some of the signs, i realized Hay i am happier than i thought. LOL #sad. Either way, The list is as follows: 1. You were a smiley student Adults with the biggest grins in their college yearbook pictures were up to 5 times less likely to be divorced decades later than those who looked less happy 2. You have a sister People with at least one female sibling report better social support, more optimism, and better coping abilities, according to a study presented at the British Psychological Society’s annual conference. Sisters appear to encourage communication and cohesion in families. 3.You're not glued to the TV The happiest people spend 30% less time parked in front of the tube, according to a University of Maryland study that ana

FAB Leaf Art Work by Nature's Art

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I just came across these AMAZING leaf cut out illustrations by Nature’s Art via Koi Koi Koi. This takes some serious patience and care because according to the site the artist has to manually cut and removal of a leaf’s surface to produce art work on a leaf.

MUSIC VIDEO: Ciara 'Speechless'

MAKE NO!SE – DJ 2-Tone Jones x DC Life Collection (Photography)

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MAKE NO!SE is a lifestyle multimedia project series where I ( Gerald Watson) highlight (via highly stylized photography and video) local creatives, such as artists, musicians, DJs, that are making noise within their respective crafts/industries. Combined, these candid shots (photography by Rosina Photography) and video (video by Opiyo Okeyo) will tell two stories: 1 .) How this person is building their brand 2 .) The steps they take to create a branded project To check out the collection click HERE To check out check out the blog click HERE

EVENT: Artist Talk: Meet and Greet with Chenoa Maxwell

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The Mahogany Tasters presents Artist Talk with Actress and Photographer Chenoa Maxwell Actress and photographer Chenoa Maxwell will meet and greet while showcasing her photographs Detroit, MI – September 27, 2010 – Located in the heart of Detroit's historical Avenue of Fashion District sits 1917 American Bistro, the location of one the most anticipated art showcases of the fall. Artist Talk: Meet and Greet with Chenoa Maxwell will be the place to be on Friday October 8, 2010 at 8:00pm. The event is brought to you by wine & spirit lifestyle marketing organization The Mahogany Tasters. Chenoa Maxwell is best known for her leading roles in the movies G and Hav Plenty. Some of her notable photographic works were captured through her travels in countries like Uganda and India and she has also snapped portraits of popular entertainers including but not limited to Shaquille O’Neal, Talib Kweli, Gabrielle Union, and Grammy award winner Brandy.

Melyssa Ford Pops Off on Essence Magazine "I think it’s hypocrisy"

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Melyssa Ford did a recent interview with Vibe Magazine discussing crushing On 50 Cent, Butt Pads, Kat Stacks and also voicing her opinion about the Magazine's recent cover. The has an apparent problem with the caption and the article "How To Keep Black Men Happy And Faithful": Melyssa : " Right now Essence has on the cover, three of the most gorgeous black men ever created on the face of this fucking Earth. They have Blair Underwood who has always done it for me, Boris Kodjoe whose definition in the dictionary is fine, and then they got Lance Gross—chocolatey loveliness. And you know what they fucking have the nerve to have as the fucking title of the cover story? “How To Keep Black Men Happy and Faithful.” And faithful! How dare you?! It makes me fucking sick. [It’s like saying] ‘Women take note—how to keep your black men healthy and keep from straying from you ‘cause it’s your fault.’ And black women wrote this to their fucking counterparts. As if to

Lesson of The Week: Fair Play

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"A young man and his date were parked on a back road some distance from town, doing what young men and women do. Abruptly, the girl stopped the man dead in his tracks. 'I really should have mentioned this earlier, but I'm actually a hooker and I charge $20 for sex.' The man reluctantly paid her, and they did their thing. After the obligatory cigarette, the man sat in the driver's seat, staring out the window. 'Why aren't we going anywhere?' asked the girl. 'Well, I should have mentioned this before, but I'm actually a taxi driver, and the fare back to town is $25" (via email) Always ask questions and be honest up front, otherwise you get what you give!

MUSIC VIDEO: Keri Hilson "Breaking Point"

Shoutout to HIPHOPConnection for the video!

Doritos Presents: Rihanna "Who's That Chick"

Lady Gaga Encourages YOU to Call Your Senator

Gaga is using her 'celebrity' to get her "Monsters" to stop the DON'T ASK DON'T TELL repeal vote. Gaga says via twitter ; "Anyone qualified to serve this country should be allowed to do so." I for once AGREE WITH HER!!!

MUSIC VIDEO: Rihanna FT David Guetta "Who's That Chick"

This is a random new video that has started to surface the net as of this morning with Rihanna ft David Guetta. The song is called "Who's that chick" not sure where its from but i'm not feeling it. I really wish she'd lyrically stay in the Rated R phase. It did so much for my life.

Kid Cudi Covers Complex Mag Goes in on Wale, Talks New Baby girl, & Cocaine Use

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I love Kid Cudi, for many reason i'm really unsure besides i find his talent to be very intriguing, forward moving and because i love people who just straight out say how they feel...This morning as i browsed the web, i came across a recent interview in Complex Magazine. Lets justsay Cudi is Pissed at Wale, he's making a cocaine confession and more. On Wale taking a shot at him in a freestyle “Throwin’ ’round walle ts like the dude that Kid Cudi hit” It wasn’t a shot, it’s just a simple-ass rhyme by a simple-ass rapper. You can’t let that sh*t faze you. That’s one of those raps that just shows the world that you wack. Why would you even use that as a metaphor? Everybody think they Hov. N*ggas ain’t got the magic like they think they do; there’s only a couple of wizards in this game. I’m a wizard and I know it. ....More on Wale and his rap peers The last album, I let people diss me, throw out those jabs in their verses and have their little slick remarks. This tim

EVENT: SIMP w/ Big Sean, Donnis and Pill @ The Loft in Atlanta 9/18

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A good friend over here at AutumnJones is Simp!! I'm sure y'all know I'm a big supporter of his amazing talent. He informed me that he was added to the bill to open for an up coming show, so of course I'm going to promote him in every way i can. WITH THAT SAID IF you are in the ATL anta area tomorrow and you need something to get into. Make sure you go over to The Loft ( 1374 West Peachtree St ) to check out a live show from Big Sean, Donnis, Pill, SIMP, Hollyweerd, Plane Jane and others. If you love Hip Hop i know your going to have a good time. The show is Tomorrow September 18th at 9pm .. You can buy your tickets by clicking HERE

Style Hit of The Week: Solange Knowles

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There is a lot to be said about the natural growth into woman hood. In this case i think i can some it all up by applauding Solange Knowles as one of my favorite fashion icons. Yep, i said fashion ICON. I must say never in a million years did i expect to see a Knowles ( no disrespect ) with a fashion sense that i anticipated just on some regular everyday sh-t. But apparently Solange has a fashion sense that waters my mouth beyond magazines and stylist. Solange in all honesty doesn't have to do a thing ( in my eyes ) to separated herself from her sister. To me, two different women, two different levels of taste and so on. Solange style is daring, elegant, tasteful and its always extremely classic. She's a twist of hippie, hipster meets soccer mom and southern belle ( without being soulful ). I love every bit of it! ( one hippie to the next ) Solange's eye for color and mixing and matching patterns brings me a great abundance of joy ( partially because I believe every color m

I present to you...KimberlyNichole

I write a lot about Kimberly Nichole on here because as most of you know,she's one of my favorite musicians. I recently came across this post via her facebook and of course i wanted to share. ENJOY! To check out more on Kimberly Nichole & to purchase her album check out her Official Website , Twitter and Youtube

EVENT: "Fashion in Action" Panel Takes a Trip to Post Racial USA

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Esther Armah, Michaela angela Davis & Isolde Brielmaier , Invites you to talk progress, power, presence, diversity in the world of publishing and media . Friday September 17 th at 6pm Hosted by The Institute of African American Affairs New York University 41 East 11 th St. at University Place 7 th floor This Fashion Week marks powerful firsts. The presence of a range of black beauty on the covers of Elle and Vogue. The image of blackness flourishes, but how is the presence of diversity in the publishing world? We take the pulse of the industry. We ask which magazines have hired, who have they hired and what does that reveal about diversity in post racial USA? Black women may adorn mainstream magazine covers, but, there are no black people holding the top position of Fashion Director at any major magazine. What do you say that means for the fashion, beauty, lifestyle media in post-racial America? Join us for this critical, community conversation. This

MAGAZINE QUICKIE: T.I., Solange, Kanye, Nicki, Angelina, Chanel, Drew, Sofia, & More

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For Colored Girls Movie Trailer

MUSIC VIDEO:"BLOW YA MIND" MACK AAO featuring MACK (NEPHU)

MUSIC VIDEO: ROD "I cant stand you"

THE ROD PROJECT feat. FREEWAY "I CANT STAND YOU from Derek Jones on Vimeo .

MAGAZINE QUICKIE: Sandra, Kelly, Drew, Kim K, Gaga, & More

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Great Minds, Average Minds, Smalls Minds Whats all the Chatter?

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“ Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people .” -Eleanor Roosevelt There is a lot to be said about people who can't see how the smallest of conversation equals to the largest of problems or circumstances. Life has proven to me to be tricky yet easily controlled.That's if you want it to be. Through the years Ive come in contact with so many people who claim to want better, but dwell in their circumstances so often that it becomes a way of life. There are many reasons why but a lot of it has to do with our conversations with other people. More than often our conversations with these people reflect how we feel about ourselves subconsciously. Personally gossiping isn't something that i par take in. Simply because its not of any concern of mine who has what, who's laying with who, or whatever else. Gossiping to me is a group of small minded competitors, in a rat race going nowhere. Not saying small minds can't be accomplished peo

Style Hit of the Week: Kanye West

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Now i usually don't do a style hit of the week on guys, but i must admit Kanye West has really been making a mark on my life. Which means he had to be my first ( unfortunately in a blog kind of way ) Joking... I heart, him in every way. His unapologetic attitude towards the pursuit of creative expression and fashion, goes beyond words. His confidence is beyond this world and his ability to artistically place pieces together that some wouldn't. Makes him fearless in a MANLY way. ( LOL ) Regardless of what anyone thinks or says Kanye doesn't attempt to prove his style to anyone. Gotta respect the beast in someone who, just doesn't give two sh-ts about what people think. Why? Because as Kanye and many others have proven in life. You can always change peoples mind. Kanye has on several occasions been named a style ICON and damn-it i don't really think that should be his title. More like the " Piacaso of men's pieces ." Nah, i don't really know. But