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One Poor Correspondent

2008-04-01T03:04:00.000-07:00

Yep, that's me. I haven't written a blog post here in some time.

I have been doing a reenactment of the reenactment of Driving Miss Daisy from Be Kind, Rewind all week. She hasn't told me that I am her best friend yet. I am not holding my breath.

Plastic Recycling

2008-03-22T01:50:00.000-07:00

I sometimes get annoyed when people refer to the act of placing a bunch of empty containers on the curb or in a bin as recycling. Think about it. Plastic recycling is much more complicated than that. It might shock some people to know that their municipalities are not recycling some materials at all. There are situations where recyclable material is simply being stockpiled while the government people try to figure out a cost effective way to recycle it.

Scrap HDPE is a secondary commodity that has a positive value when it is sorted and compressed into big cubes.

I am trying to reduce my plastic consumption, but I also try to recycle the HDPE that I do end up purchasing.

George Bush Speaks Our About Tibet

2008-03-22T01:20:00.000-07:00

George Bush Speaks Our About Tibet, that would be an interesting headline. He has made a few speeches about religious freedom in the past and that is one of the core issues in Tibet.

When pressed about boycotting the upcoming Olympic Games in China in response to the situation in Tibet, a White House spokeswoman had this to say...

Certainly the President wants to make sure that our athletes have a really good experience, and I think that most heads of state around the world believe that, too. It is a chance for that country to put its best face forward, and it's also a chance for other countries to learn more about the country.

George Bush hasn't said much of anything himself.

China kinda owns the USA. That makes this situation quite awkward indeed. The strategy right now seems to be to tell Western journalists that both Bush and Rice are urging the Chinese to exercise restraint.

If you look at the White House statement, you will realize that Bush and his peeps understand the Google. The words China, Olympics, Tibet and probably a few other good search words are conspicuously absent from the statement.

RapArtists.com

2008-03-19T08:12:00.000-07:00

First Beat Media Properties has a shiny new site that serves as a resource for people with top rap artists. RapArtists.com has a top ten list of rap artists, a forum and a new releases section.

I was intrigued by a forum posting by someone who was wondering if rap would resonate in the Oval Office if Barrack Obama becomes President. I don't think it will. I have seen Obama dancing on The Ellen Show and I think he is more of an R&B fan.

Obama on YouTube

2008-03-19T08:03:00.000-07:00

The most important way to compare Obama and Clinton is delegate count. The person who does not win the nomination may well end as a minor footnote in history.

If YouTube is important in the scheme of things, Obama is completely overshadowing Clinton. This speech is bigger than YouTube. This speech might be bigger than the Democratic Primary.

Blog Contests Rock!!!

2008-03-16T14:45:00.000-07:00

One sure way to get people to visit your blog is to hold a contest. You have to give away something with either monetary or intrinsic value. You have to have clearly written rules. You have to have a deadline.

I'm not having a contest right now, but keep checking back because I could someday be giving away a new car.

POS...Show Me The Money!!!

2008-03-07T06:29:00.000-08:00

I have looked into the software and hardware components of Point Of Sale systems before without ever thinking about the most important part, the cash drawer. Barcodes Inc sells all the best brands of cash boxes and they can also help you choose the best model for your business. Cash boxes are typically triggered by your printer and that means you have to ensure compatibility. Many brands are compatible with a broad range of printers. Sometimes I see clerks doing these awkward moves to reach under the cash box to open it. I assume that there is some problem with the normal operation of their systems. Either that or the company is committing tax fraud.

Overpopulation

2008-03-07T05:30:00.000-08:00

I was thinking that it might be an interesting exercise to create a website that consists of nothing but baby tickers widgets. The number would increase by one widget every time the estimated human population increases. I have decided not to actually make this website. I am lazy.

When I looked around for information about overpopulation, I was surprised to find that it is a very contentious issue. It seems to make sense to me that the Earth would be better off with fewer humans consuming resources and creating pollution. It seems to make sense that people would be better off if there were fewer of us. According to a lot of people, overpopulation is not something that we should be alarmed about.

Buy-to-Let

2008-03-07T02:52:00.000-08:00

With the Mortgage situation being less than ideal for the average homeowner, the Buy-to-Let situation is quite dynamic. It's kind of a catch 22. With demand for rental accommodations increasing as home ownership becomes less desirable, the opportunity for generating revenue using the Buy-to-Let model is tempting for many people. I personally would only recommend this strategy if your main expertise and enterprise can be put to use with regard to maintaining or adding value to the rental property. The rates and the real estate market make it so you can't be guaranteed a profit if you have to hire another business to maintain your rental property.

If you are considering a Buy-to-Let scheme with regard to a property in a resort area, you are entering the realm of high risk investment. Financing the purchase of a property that will be used for short lets can pay off if you have a high occupancy rate and you are able to charge high rental fees. Setting the right rental fee is both an art and a science. You should do a lot of market research. Pricing yourself out of the market is suicide. Going down market can mean playing host to rowdy school kids who consider a damage deposit some kind of challenge.

"Tell 'em to keep their dirty money in the state of Texas."

2008-03-05T03:07:00.000-08:00

"Tell 'em to keep their dirty money in the state of Texas."

That's what Senator John McCain had to say when a couple of Texas Billionaires ponied up to pay for some attack ads in 2000. Bush's buddy Rove was able to effectively turn McCain's heroic military record into a liability using third party propaganda.

After $20,000 went to McCain's PAC from these same Texans, he had this to say...

"I didn't like what happened, but I've moved on, I've put all that behind me."

Livers From China

2008-03-04T08:50:00.000-08:00

I read a great article about Wikipedia yesterday and it got me interested in the editing process of the hugely popular site. Today I clicked on the recent changes link and discovered a shocking article about Falun Gong and live organ harvesting. The disturbing testimony of a few individuals is flatly dismissed as fantasy by the Chinese government. A couple of respected and qualified Westerners published an investigative report that lent some credibility to the rumor. In an interesting twist, another Western journalist wrote a piece that refuted the work of David Kilgour and David Matas. It was later pointed out that the key information source for the rebuttal was an organization that is associated with the Chinese government.

The Story of My Last Collision

2008-03-04T08:20:00.000-08:00

I don't think I have rambled on about my car accident on this particular space yet. They say you should write about what you know and anyone who has had an auto collision can tell you that the details stick with you (when you are a sober driver at least) and that you have an urge to recount them dozens of times.

There was a confusing bit of traffic ahead of me...

An oncoming car was veering out into my lane to go around the front of a truck that was trying to nose into the street from a parking lot. I pulled over as far as I could and came to a dead stop. After the car had gone by, the old guy driving the truck started making a surprisingly wide turn towards me. He had the sun shining in his eyes and he couldn't see me at all.

I have practiced honking my horn quite a bit since then, but at the time my reflexes were insufficient. He drove his bumper into my driver's side headlamp. I have Cheap Car Insurance and I didn't want a claim to result in an increase. Besides, I drive an old Skoda and I expected the replacement parts to be cheap. As it turned out, a headlamp costs almost exactly as much as the deductible. I developed a conspiracy theory about that. I was able to save some money by doing the 'body work' myself. I used the heel of my workboot.

The Good Old Days

2008-03-04T08:13:00.000-08:00

Here is a very old clip of Stevie Wonder kickin' out the jams in front of the stoop on Sesame Street.

This kind of entertainment doesn't happen anymore. There is a kind of age segregation when it comes to entertainment these days. The music industry markets one roster of mediocre talent to the children and another to the adults. It sucks.

Bad Credit, Bad!!!

2008-02-28T22:25:00.000-08:00

The issue of personal debt is a big deal these days. In the USA, the government is cutting checks as a way of stimulating the economy. BadCreditOffers.com is a comparison website of credit cards - bad credit loans and other such stuff. I am not an economist. Actually, I quit going to my economics class after I had earned more that 50% of the available marks part way through the term. I went to write the last test that covered all the stuff that I hadn't read up on or been lectured about. I think I received a mark of 15% on that test. Anyway, getting a credit card with the best possible terms in the face of your bad credit may or may not stimulate the economy, but it will help you personally.

Thoughts

2008-02-23T07:19:00.000-08:00

I linked this image to the blog in which it was discovered. This blog mostly has posts about little illustrated thoughts that are stuck in public places.

Creating little works of art on paper and sticking them on things is much less antisocial than painted graffiti. I think it allows the artist to treat the work as something temporary and whimsical.

A Crappy Book About The Next American Revolution

2008-02-21T11:02:00.000-08:00

This book is being promoted as the redneck blueprint for a modern day American Revolution. The header for the official website
for On A Hill They Call Capital
evokes the old 'Don't Tread on Me' motto with a flash animation of a snake. The book reads like online NASCAR FanFic without the sex. I think the author is more interested in making a quick buck than revolution. America is a democracy and people have the power to effect change without resorting to armed insurrection.

Don't but this book. Read the excerpt, laugh, and then register to vote.

Selling Dog Food

2008-02-21T09:01:00.000-08:00

I don't know if any real dog food companies want Britney Spears to endorse their product. I haven't checked to see if her fragrance deal has come to an end yet. They might have enough photos and audio in the can from her better days to launch another smell or two.

I don't know if Pepsi has formally erased her from their roster of celebrity endorsements either. I heard rumors that she likes coke.

Debt Management

2008-02-20T22:18:00.000-08:00

I am up in the dark writing about Debt Management because I couldn't sleep because I was worried about debt. AbacusFinance.co.uk has a debt management service that is geared towards people facing bankruptcy. There, I said the B word... BANKRUPTCY.

I was recently on a vacation and I walked across the pedestrian bridge in Florence where the concept of bankruptcy came into being. The area was an open market and the vendors had to pay a fee to operate. When they failed to keep up with the payments, the police would come and actually break their tables. If you know any Italian or Latin you can see how the word came into existence. That was a pretty final end to your operation. Recovering from, or better yet, avoiding bankruptcy is much more civilized these days.

When I started to look into Abacus, I was pessimistically expecting to see some bad credit loan site, but I was pleasantly surprised to find a real financial consultant that offers a range of solutions for the full spectrum of financial difficulties. Well, if you have a problem with having too much money, they can't help you. If anyone wants to give me money, you know where to find me. :)

Will Farrell Fatigue ?

2008-02-20T11:21:00.000-08:00

This is kinda funny. It is, however the same kind of funny that we have seen from Will for years. I think he should try the Jim Carey trick of doing dark independent films in between cash cow crowd pleasers. It may already be too late for him though. People are fickle.

Blogging as Typing Practice

2008-02-17T23:06:00.000-08:00

Right now, my index fingers are getting used to those little nubs on the F and J keys of my keyboard. I had a relationship with Mavis Beacon a few years ago, but it didn't work out.

I can remember where almost all of the keys are. I was recently at a hostel where the free access computer had well polished and anonymous keys. I managed to get a few emails written without too much trouble.

Tiny Videos

2008-02-16T11:25:00.000-08:00

I am going to be trying out different ways of embedding videos for this blog. This one might be a little small. I picked the video because I like the colors. I also like blues mandolin.

I have a top secret project in the works that involves a page with a bunch of small youtube embeds and I am trying to figure out the best size.

Happy Anniversary, Shaved Britney Head

2008-02-16T10:22:00.000-08:00

This non-video YouTube cry for attention was made about 363 days ago and only received about 1,000 views. I get my own head shaved every four or five weeks. I don't do it for the attention. I am balding and it is just the best choice of hairstyle for me.

Am I making the right choice. The pictures are Canadian Rocker, Kim Mitchell. He's not my idol, he is just an example.

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2008-02-16T09:13:00.000-08:00

Like A Hurricane...

2008-02-16T07:44:00.000-08:00

When I get REALLY bored, I sometimes click the random article link on Wikipedia. Usually that just makes it worse, but today I found an interesting entry about a WWII fighter plane. The Hurricane was instrumental in the victory known as the Battle Of Britain. If Britain had lost, I think the World would be a very different place today.

Britain and America are presently allies, as the were through most of WWII. The two countries experienced that War to End All Wars in a much different way. With the notable exception of Pearl Harbor, there were no major attacks on American soil during WWII. Britain endured a lot of death from above and the seas were pretty menacing as well.

Band Names as False Advertising

2008-02-16T03:47:00.000-08:00

Bare Naked Ladies are not Bare Naked Ladies. Of Montreal is not Of Montreal. The Thompson Twins are not twins.

Musical groups seem to think that giving themselves a misleading name is very clever. I remember a very old story about a duo that spent a short time calling themselves FREE BEER. They were correct in assuming that having that on the marquee would draw a crowd. Unfortunately, they quickly became a disappointed and unruly crowd.

Who the Hell Eats Pez Anyway?

2008-02-15T13:21:00.001-08:00

Seriously, all the PEZ that is on the market today was manufactured in 1922. The manufacturers of a new fangled thing called the zipper were suffering from consumers that were very slow to adopt new technology, so they moved on to another idea, PEZ. When people finally got the hang of the zipper, all further advancement and promotion of PEZ stopped. They didn't bother going around to all the funky retailers that had PEZ displays to retrieve the ill-fated non-fad. It is truly surprising that an occasional is still made.

Sometimes When We Touch...

2008-02-15T12:55:00.000-08:00

The fact is, having the unflagging support of Chuck Norris is NOT enough to win. This Republican candidate should have realized this going in. The worst Chuck Norris joke in the history of the Universe was made by an Army officer in Iraq last year, or was it the year before...

Yep, it was 2006 and the following words were on the last slide of an 'intelligence' briefing...

''Since Chuck Norris is here, everyone can go home tomorrow!''

That was not a fact.

Here is a Chuck Norris fact: When it gets cold, Chuck Norris' scrotum contracts in order to draw his testicles closer to his body core. Sometimes it just happens for no particular reason.

I could be wrong.

The Early Bird in the Bush Puts all Its Eggs in One Basket

2008-02-15T12:30:00.000-08:00

This post is about HOPE.

This post is about CHANGE.

This post is about FREEDOM.

This post is about FIVE SENTENCES LONG.

I could be wrong.

Crazy People That I Have Met: Swimmers in Ireland in January

2008-02-15T05:43:00.000-08:00

Just down the road from the posh village that Bono calls home is a spot where crazy old people go swimming in the sea year round. Shocking your system by swimming in the cold ocean is supposed to boost your health. I was on a bus tour and we stopped at this spot. We had been promised nudity and we were disappointed. Given the fact that it was about 5 degrees, the ladies would have been disappointed even if there had been nudity.

I could be wrong.

The Information Age Pwns Bookworms

2008-02-15T05:14:00.000-08:00

Books are comprised of several sheets of paper bound together with either a hard or a soft cover. Bugs like to eat paper. Given enough time, bugs will eat a book until it is no longer a book. You might have a few insects living inside of your laptop or PC. They may have been attracted by the cookie crumb that you carelessly let fall between the H key and the J key, or they may like the warmth. They can't eat your data.

I could be wrong.

Bush To Shoot Down Spy Satellite

2008-02-14T10:45:00.000-08:00

It's a big story. This might be the legacy that GWB has been searching for. George Bush is going to shoot down a satellite. It's kinda like a cross between the final scene in Ole Yeller and the final scene in Doctor Strangelove.

I could be wrong.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

2008-02-14T04:28:00.000-08:00

Today's special Google logo reminded me of an old skit from Kids in the Hall...

I hope that I am still that much in love after 45 years. Without the assistance of booze. Thank you Google for reminding me that it is Valentine's Day. I love you Google. There, I said it. I LOVE YOU.

Hollywood Writers Return to 'Work'

2008-02-14T03:57:00.000-08:00

I don't watch TV, so I haven't really been affected much by the much talked about writer's strike in Hollywood. I am not going to notice much of a difference now that they are back at it either.

I should qualify my claim to not watching television. If I go into a public place that has a TV, I don't look away. Actually, I find it hard to look away. I watched most of an episode of Seventh Heaven last weekend at a kebab restaurant. It was fascinatingly bad, or good, or bland...actually, I don't know what to call it. Banal would be the best word, I guess.

Please ignore the URL

2008-01-07T04:43:00.000-08:00

If you came her looking for news about Ciara, you will have to be content with really, really old news. This blog is now officially a semi-anonymous rambling blog about stuff. The site that is most famous for the word morfadike will hopefully become something else in a natural and organic way. If you are a Ciara fan and you want to complain about the fact that this blog is not about Ciara anymore please feel free to harass me in the comment section.

My question for today involves the Presidential race between Oprah's favorite candidate and Chuck Norris' guy. Who is your favorite?

Ciara's Album Available Tomorrow

2006-12-04T02:36:00.000-08:00

Evolution, Ciara's latest album is to be released tomorrow. It has tracks produced by the likes of azze Pha, Rodney Jerkins, Pharrell, will.i.am, and Sean Garrett.

Ciara Video Goes Viral on MySpace

2006-11-11T13:34:00.000-08:00

This is everywhere, now it's here.

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Ciara in Africa

2006-10-16T22:58:00.000-07:00

This is a month old, but cool nonetheless.

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Trailer For Ciara Movie

2006-07-10T13:45:00.000-07:00

Here it is. You know how they can take a really bad movie and piece together a pretty good looking trailer. They couldn't do that with this movie. Ciara should have held off and gotten a bit part in an actual theatrical release. Beyonce comes to mind as an example for her to follow.

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The People that Post in Fan Forums Don't Understand Me

2006-04-28T02:53:00.000-07:00

I was checking the stats on the blog and saw that it had been linked to from this forum. Turns out they thought that one of my rants about the breakup made no sense.

Ciara And Bow Wow Relationship: Private from Beginning to End

2006-04-23T12:15:00.000-07:00

The fact that Ciara and Bow Wow had a relationship was just about all the public got to hear. When it came to an abrupt end, that's all we got to hear. Just to make it interesting, the words 'not amicable' were thrown into the mix but anyone who has had a long term relationship end knows that 'amicable' doesn't really mean anything.

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Ciara and Bow Wow Break Up

2006-04-07T11:48:00.000-07:00

Avid fans of either of these two stars have heard the rumor for a week or more. Someone left a comment on this blog saying they broke up on March 24. I was waiting until it was official to post something.

Ciara's rep confirmed that they have made an 'amicable' split. I have always wondered if they were just friends and that the 'relationship' was just for show. I don't think there is any way to know for sure.

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Ciara Will Perform At The St. Lucia Jazz Festival

2006-04-02T06:07:00.000-07:00

Ciara is going to take part in this popular music festival with the likes of Seal and the Reverand Al Green.

This kind of festival is designed to draw a crowd to this small island. If it sounds interesting to you check with a travel agency, there are package deals designed to coincide with these kind of events.

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Ciara on Vacation on St. Barts with Bow Wow and his Mom

2006-03-19T11:04:00.000-08:00

The real story that this picture tells centers around how much Ciara looks like Lil's Mom. That is just my opinion, but they have a similar frame, headsize..um ball cap etc...

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Ciara's Movie Will Be Broadcast Soon

2006-03-16T05:58:00.000-08:00

'All You've Got' is an MTV picture. It will not be in theatres; it's going to be available on DVD shortly after it premieres on MTV.

This is Ciara's first try at acting, I plan to go to the IMDB forums later to see what people think of the movie.

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Lose Control Video feat Ciara Wins A Grammy

2006-02-09T06:45:00.000-08:00

Ciara didn't win Best New Artist, but she did get some credit with the Grammy that the 'Lose Control' video won.

And she also got good comments about the dresses that she wore on the green carpet and on the stage.

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Missy Elliot

Ciara Is Endorsing Candie's Clothing

2006-01-28T04:16:00.000-08:00

"Any girl can wear Candie's!" according to Ciara. "Someone may relate to me or Hilary or Michelle or Samaire, but what is great is that no matter what her style she will relate to one of us. That's what makes it so real."

If you go to the sites of the other three celebrities in the ad campaign they all have something to say about the clothes too. It all sounds like it was written by the same person, actually.

Michelle's blurb...
Samaire's blurb...
Ciara's blurb...
Hilary's blurb...

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Hilary Duff

Michelle Trachtenberg

Samaire Armstrong

A VH1 Poll Has Ciara Winning 'Best New Artist'

2006-01-25T12:44:00.000-08:00

Ciara got 24% of the vote. I think it's pretty likely that Ciara will walk away with a Grammy.

Poll Details...

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Ciara To Perform At A Pre-Grammy Showcase

2006-01-21T07:18:00.000-08:00

Ciara is going to perform at 'The House Of Blues' in Hollywood on February 7.

I have some advice for any musicians who ever get the chance to play a 'showcase' during an awrds show weekend. Try and score one of those gift bags, even if you are not going to be at the awards. I know a guy who did that, but they might have tighter security at the Grammy Awards.

Anyway, Ciara will get lots of booty, a gift bag and maybe even a Grammy or two.

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Ciara Is Not A Man, OK? Get Some Perspective

2006-01-13T10:38:00.000-08:00

The above picture is of bodybuilder/actress Jayne Trcka, best known for her role as Miss Mann in 'Scary Movie'.

She's not a man either.

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Ciara Says Good Stuff About Gwen Stefani

2006-01-13T08:43:00.000-08:00

Ciara really lucked out getting to tour with the hugely successful Gwen Stefani last year. Here's a quote from Ciara relating to the experiance:

"It's been fun – she's a sweet lady. She's very down-to-earth. I met some of her friends and they've been great to me."

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Ciara Juices Up The Orange Bowl Crowd

2006-01-11T06:57:00.000-08:00

The Orange Bowl Pre-Game Beach Bash went off without a hitch and Ciara's performance was well recieved.

"When I go to colleges, they always show me love and that's a blessing," she said. "That feels good, it's inspiring and motivating altogether."

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Could Ciara Have Taken Steroids In High School ?

2006-01-08T12:22:00.000-08:00

Something on the rise, according to experts, is steroid use by young girls to achieve a muscular look. Task force members said the single highest increase in any age group was in ninth-grade girls.

According to National Institute of Drug Abuse, 3.4 percent of high school seniors nationwide, 2.4 percent of 10th graders and 1.9 percent of eighth graders said they have tried steroids at least once.

The rumor that Ciara is/was a man is now obviously false to me. But I didn't dismiss it right away because of her build.

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Ciara Interview Increases My Uncertainty About Her Relationship With Bow Wow

2006-01-08T06:46:00.000-08:00

Ciara gave an interview to a Chicago Paper. Here's the bit that leaves me unsure about whether Ciara and Bow Wow are together or not:

Q: Let's get it out the way. We want to hear from you directly what the deal is with Bow Wow instead of rumors.

A: humm, I can just say that I have tons of respect for him. He is truly affected my life and he is a wonderful person and…I'll say that.

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Are Ciara And Bow Wow Engaged ?

2006-01-04T14:04:00.000-08:00

Ciara and Bow Wow have not publicly announced their engagement. The rumor that they are engaged picked up momentum when they appeared together on an MTV awards show and Ciara was wearing a VERY nice diamond ring.

My take on the situation is that they have let their relationship look really serious and they are waiting to see how their fans react to it. After that they can either bring it out in the open more, or keep it low down.

And when it comes right down to it, the way things look in public and the way they treat each other in private are two seperate things.

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Bow Wow

Ciara Is Playing To Jealous Teenage Girls While On Tour With Bow Wow

2006-01-04T11:33:00.000-08:00

Ciara is the only female performer on a bill that includes her boyfriend Bow Wow. Apparently, the mostly female audience hasn't been that into her set even though her performance is good. I think the gig opening for Gwen Stefani was a much better career choice.

When Ciara returned to the stage to join her boyfriend for the duet "Like You." and Bow Wow reached around her waist, the crowd's screeching reached its deafening peak. It was hard to tell whether they were shrieks of excitement or horrified jealousy.

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An Expert On Ciara And Human Physiology Posts A Comment On A Bulletin Board

2006-01-01T02:45:00.000-08:00

I was performing some search queries when I found the ultimate comment on Ciara's relationship status and gender:

WHO EVER SAID CIARA & BOW WOW ARE ENGAGED U R RIGHT
AND CIARA IS NOT A MAN SHE IS A MORFIDYKE
BECAUSE WHEN SHE WAS BORN SHE HAD MEN & WOMEN PARTS

FO ALL YALL INFO
THANK YOU!!!

GET IT STARIGH NEXT TIME BEFORE YALL START RUNNIN'
AT THE MOUTH

*The opinions expressed do not reflect those of this blogger they are included purely for entertainment.

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Ciara And Ruben Studdard Perform At Football Game

2005-12-28T13:28:00.000-08:00

Ciara and Birmingham native Ruben Studdard will be performing at the Orange Bowl.

The Orange Bowl pits Penn State against Florida State and will be held next Tuesday in Miami.

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Does Ciara Lipsynch At Concerts ?

2005-12-28T00:10:00.000-08:00

Here's one reviewer's comments:

While Ciara’s songs were accompanied by solid dancing by both she and her backup dancers, she appeared to be mouthing the words to a backup track through a number of tunes.

I think we should have all decided that if we are going to be fans of pop music we would 'suspend disbelief' as far as singing/lipsynching. Look at all those happy wrestling fans.

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Will Ciara Follow In Britney And Christina's Dirty Footsteps ?

2005-12-23T22:53:00.000-08:00

First thing, if you are doing a google image search for Ciara, DON"T click on the pic from xanga.com, it'll freeze your window.

Ciara has maintained a relatively clean image so far in her career. A Vibe article has this comment:

In her videos and performances, Ciara consciously keeps her legs covered because she says she wants to “grow into” a grown and sexy look.

This got me wondering if her career is going to take the the same path as Britney Spears and Christina Aquilera. They both cashed in on supposed innocence until it started to get old, then they went all out skanky.

Christina came out the other side of things with her self respect and integrity intact. Britney...not so much.

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Ciara is the Youngest Person On Yahoo's Top 10 Most Searched

2005-12-20T09:00:00.000-08:00

Ciara and Bow Wow, Ciara and Bow Wow, people are always doing that search. I guess that's because they are a celebrity couple that are keeping things quiet. No infidelity, no fighting, no over the top romantic grandstanding or couch jumping.

Now, if Bow Wow did jump on Oprah's couch, the new one she got cuz the other one had thetan cooties on it...

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So What's Next For Ciara And Bow Wow?

2005-12-15T09:17:00.000-08:00

Ciara is currently opening for Gwen Stefani and will then join the "Scream IV" tour with Chris Brown, Omarion and her boyfriend, Bow Wow. First thing next year, she will turn her attention to performing in the halftime show of the Orange Bowl - and, of course, the Grammys.

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Ciara Sings For President Bush

2005-12-13T14:05:00.000-08:00

The President of the United States of America and the First Lady attended a Christmas children's hospital benefit concert at which Ciara sang The Jackson 5's "Give Love on Christmas Day".

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Some Detroit People Make Their Own Ciara Video

2005-12-09T02:35:00.000-08:00

I think the launch of Google Video is the catalyst for this kind of thing showing up online.

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Ciara Joins Gwen Stefani On Tour

2005-12-04T04:04:00.000-08:00

On December 3rd, Ciara made her debut appearance on Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers Tour 2005. For a limited 3 weeks and 12 dates, fans will have the opportunity to watch Ciara rock the stage to perform hit songs from her Triple Platinum debut album Goodies.

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Bow Wow Quote About His Relationship With Ciara

2005-12-01T11:08:00.000-08:00

"We just found each other, and we just riding it out,” he says of the relationship. ”It’s a beautiful situation.”

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Ciara Performs At A Bat Mitzvah

2005-12-01T10:14:00.000-08:00

Ciara was among a plethora of high-priced performers at the bat Mitzvah of Elizabeth Brooks, the daughter of a guy who makes bullet-proof vests for the army. The guy spent 10 MILLION DOLLARS!

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Ciara Will Perform On AMA's

2005-11-22T00:04:00.000-08:00

Bow Wow, Omarion and Ciara will be singing a medley of "Like You" and "Let Me Hold You" tonight on the American Music Awards.

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Ciara Is Acting In A Movie

2005-11-08T06:17:00.000-08:00

Ciara plays a 16-year-old student whose father is a professional basketball player in "Rumble," a coming-of-age film about high school volleyball players.

This film is set for release early next year.

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Ciara Lays Tracks For Jackson Charity Single

2005-10-30T07:19:00.000-08:00

The only celebrities laying down tracks for Michael Jackson's charity single are Snoop Dogg, Ciara and Shirley Caesar. Hopefully some money will end up going to hurricane victims, but the very best thing that'll come out of this is that it will be become obvious that using charity as an excuse to whore yourself out for attention is getting old. It's ironic that Snoop Dogg glorifies pimps and pretends to be one, but is in fact a 'ho'.

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Ciara May End Up Winning the Most Vibe Awards

2005-10-26T03:10:00.000-07:00

Ciara may bring home the most Vibe Awards at this year's hip-hop and R&B awards show. She leads the field with five nominations, including artist of the year.

Last years Vibe Awards involved an outbreak of violence that has one individual sentenced to a year in jail and another out on bail awaiting trial. Also, nominee lil' kim is serving a 366 day sentence for purgery.

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Maybe Ciara Should Tour With Hilary Duff Instead Of Twista

2005-10-20T23:36:00.000-07:00

"Ciara was great," Debbie Green said. "But we didn't stay for Twista. We didn't think that was appropriate for a nine-year old."

Wise choice, Twista lyrics are definitely R rated. In fact, the Birmingham Music Festival removed Twista from their list of performers after the Jefferson County Commission threatened to withhold $200,000 of funding for the festival because of the rapper's lyrics.

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Ludacris and Ciara Cancel Concert

2005-10-18T04:04:00.000-07:00

A Ludacris and Ciara concert in Michigan has been canceled due to low ticket sales. Tickets can be refunded.

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Ciara Performs At Times Square

2005-10-17T00:49:00.000-07:00

Marriott Hotel put on a show on the country's biggest stage, Times Square, with the country's hottest R&B singer Ciara. Teen People has details and even a video clip.

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Are Ciara and Bow Wow Over ?

2005-09-20T07:01:00.000-07:00

It is rumored that Ciara is no longer dating Bow Wow. She has been seeing one of her producers socially.

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Ciara is Reportedly Onboard For The Michael Jackson Lead Hurricane Release Single

2005-09-16T05:10:00.000-07:00

Michael Jackson's publicist said eight performers including Ciara have agreed to join him for a song to benefit hurricane Katrina victims. Many of the named artist's publicists say it's 'too soon' to say they are committed

The whole idea sounds like the Simpsons episode where the celebrities recorded a single for the fictitious little boy trapped in a well. Please everyone, give straight to the Red Cross or other effective groups that are already at work in the affected States.

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Ciara In Tears During Hurricane Relief Benefit

2005-09-11T07:00:00.000-07:00

In between the performances, musicians and celebrities appeared in testimonial montages, speaking about New Orleans or the horror of watching the aftermath. Kelly Clarkson, Ciara and Hilarie Burton were among the many who were brought to tears discussing the tragedy.

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Fans Weigh In On Ciara Bow Wow Romance

2005-08-21T06:42:00.001-07:00

"Bow Wow and Ciara will not stay together. I think she is just using him to become more famous."

"Ciara and Bow Wow are cute together."

"She's the only person he can picture himself with. The thing is, he hasn't met me."

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Ciara To Co-Host Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards

2005-08-13T16:48:00.000-07:00

Ciara has received a leading five nominations for the 10th annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, which she will co-host with Brian McKnight and Toni Braxton.

Ciara is nominated for best new artiste, solo album, dance cut and music video for 1, 2 Step, and song of the year for Goodies.

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Carmelo Anthony Featured in New Ciara Video

2005-08-06T08:30:00.001-07:00

Forget Bow Wow - Ciara has a new man…on film, that is. The singer’s new video for ‘And I,” shot with the Fat Cats features the 19-year-old as the spurned girlfriend of a man played by the Denver Nuggets’ Carmelo Anthony. When she finds out he’s been stepping out on her, Ms “Goodies” turns to her own bodyguard for some comfort.

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Is Ciara Dating Bow Wow?

2005-07-30T13:21:00.000-07:00

Teenage rapper BOW WOW has come clean about his romance with R+B sensation CIARA in sensational fashion - by gushing about her in an MTV NEWS interview.

The rapper, 18, admits he's sick of hiding the truth about the romance and feels fans should respect the fact he's old enough now to have a serious girlfriend.

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Ciara Is Out On The Road

2005-07-20T13:45:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday (July 16), Ciara kicked off her North American tour in Rochester, New York and, on July 23, she heads to George, Washington for a show at the Gorge Amphitheater. Ciara has concerts scheduled throughout August and early September.

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Missy Makes Ciara Rap

2005-07-16T17:58:00.000-07:00

Missy Elliot says the toughest part of making 'Lose Control' record was not getting Ciara to hit the high notes, it was convincing her to rap.

"It was funny because Ciara don't rap and I had her rapping," Missy laughed. "She was like, 'Is this gonna sound messed up? My fans are gonna be mad.' I told her to just do it and if it sounds crazy, I won't put it up there.

"When me and Ciara get in the lab, it's all about us listening to a record to see if it makes us dance," she added. "We both like to dance. When I heard '1, 2 Step,' I immediately felt it. When I did 'Lose Control,' soon as I heard it, I was like, 'The only person who can pull something off with me [on this track] is Ciara, because it's a record with speed.' When we get in there it's about finding the hot dance step."

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Ciara To Play New York Festival

2005-07-10T17:04:00.000-07:00

Ciara will perform at this year's Rochester MusicFest in New York State on July 16 and 17.

Other Acts appearing include Boyz II Men, John Legend and Faith Evans.

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Ciara Donates Item (s) for Sudan Charity

2005-07-03T17:04:00.000-07:00

The second Waxploitation Sudan Charity Auction will launch July 12 on eBay, with rare and signed items donated by a range of stars, including Ciara, Outkast, Kanye West, Serena Williams, Beastie Boys, Nelly, David Banner, and John Legend. The items can be bid on at www.eBay.com/the_wax_trust. The auction will assist victims of the deadly ethnic cleansing in Sudan.

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Ciara is a big part of the 'Strip-Hop' Craze

2005-07-02T09:18:00.000-07:00

Anyone can tune into BET's "106 & Park" or MTV's "TRL" and see videos like local R&B star Ciara's "Oh," where she gyrates on top of a car on her knees.

"I was shocked when I saw that," says Jackie Harris, mother of the 19-year-old singer. "A lot has changed with the way the kids move since my cheerleading days."

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Ciara's Collaboration With Missy Elliot is Climbing the Charts

2005-07-02T09:04:00.000-07:00

The Missy-produced "Lose Control (featuring Ciara and Fat Man Scoop)" is quickly shaping up to be another major hit for the first lady of rap. In just a few short weeks since hitting radio, the irresistibly anthemic track has already bulleted into the top ten at CHR/Rhythmic outlets and into the top twenty at Urban. Although "Lose Control" has only just officially impacted at CHR/Pop radio, the single is already bulleting up the top 40.

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Ciara Up For 4 BET awards

2005-06-27T16:35:00.000-07:00

Ciara's debut album "Goodies" has sold more than 1 million copies and she has four nominations, more than any performer, in the BET Awards, which air live from Hollywood's Kodak Theatre on Tuesday.

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Ciara Co-hosts Aids/HIV Awareness Special On BET

2005-06-23T15:58:00.000-07:00

On Sunday, June 26 at 3:00 pm ET/PT, BET will premiere OPEN MIC: MY THING, an hour-long special program produced as part of Rap-It-Up, the network's award-winning HIV/AIDS public education partnership with the Kaiser Family Foundation. Co-hosted by Mad Linx of BET's RAP CITY and hip hop diva Ciara, and also featuring actress/comedian Mo'Nique and R&B singer-turned-actress Eve, the show spans the U.S. for stories about how young people are taking charge to get the word out about HIV/AIDS and the importance of testing.

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Ciara Comments on Canadian Awards Show

2005-06-22T16:55:00.000-07:00

Unlike most awards shows, the Much Music Video Awards has no seats. The standing room only crowd gets free admission and very close access to the stars.

"It's crazy. It's insane," said R&B singer Ciara, barely able to follow the show over the crowd's ear-piercing hooting and hollering.

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Ciara to Perform at BET Awards

2005-06-20T14:45:00.000-07:00

The investigation continues to escalate around BET AWARDS '05, the network's most celebrated production of the year. While most production details remain firmly under wraps, some key clues have been uncovered regarding BET's "top secret" plans. BET announced today that living legend Stevie Wonder, soulful R&B newcomer John Legend and smoking hot "Dirty South" rapper T.I. will join music superstars Mariah Carey, Destiny's Child,Ciara, Missy Elliott and The Game.

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Is Ciara A Man?

2005-06-16T14:58:00.000-07:00

There is a pile of speculation about Ciara's gender on the net. It seems like one of those viral rumours. I remember decades ago there was a somewhat more plausible rumour about Annie Lennox. She's quoted as saying "That's a very good rumour."

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Ciara calls Missy a Bat

2005-06-15T16:32:00.000-07:00

Teen R+B beauty CIARA compares MISSY ELLIOTT to a bat - because the hip-hop superstar refuses to sleep at night.

Ciara collaborated with the WORK IT rapper on the hit 1, 2 STEP and the new track LOSE CONTROL, and she remains amazed at how little rest Missy will gladly take.

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Ciara and Missy Collaborate

2005-06-14T15:32:00.000-07:00

It's not easy keeping track of hip-hop protégés. Dr Dre had Eminem, Eminem had 50 Cent, 50 had The Game, and now, Missy Elliott has Ciara. Fresh off the international success of '1, 2 Step', Ciara returns her mentor's favor on 'Lose Control'

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