For Those of Us Who Remember R & B Worth Listening To

Published in November 21st, 2007

After all the ruckus in recent months over the b-word, the n-word and the f-word being used to distressing levels in the rap industry aren’t you guys ready for something soothing to the ear drum? Yeah, me too.
No sound clips or downloads available for this audio-sensory experience. You must use your mind and create your […]

NPR Bloggers’ Roundtable: What is a ‘Black Leader’?

Published in November 17th, 2007

Posted by Marty in Politics

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Congrats to LaShawn Barber of LaShawn Barber’s Corner, Wayne Hicks, a.k.a. “Villager” of the Electronic Village and Yobachi Boswell of Black Perspective fame. They were the guests of National Public Radio’s News and Notes last Wednesday.
Check on the ‘Listen Now’ link and hear the voices behind three of your favorite bloggers as they give their […]

Barak, Don’t Fumble the Moral Football!!!

Published in November 12th, 2007

Posted by Marty in Politics

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You know I’m down for making a historic move for 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., but I don’t want my guy losing the keys to the door over an issue and a demographic that will prove to be a campaign killer. No, I haven’t given my endorsement too soon but I do need to give some corrective […]

Times of Plenty and Famine

Published in November 11th, 2007

Posted by Marty in Faith

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Who’s ready for some spiritual actionism? We’ve been studying the story of Joseph from the Old Testament in Sunday School the last couple of weeks. Today’s lesson was, among other things, a great lesson in planning ahead and managing resources. The text was Genesis 41:1-7 and the lesson emphasized saving up when times are […]

Changing A WordPress Theme

Published in November 10th, 2007

Posted by Marty in WordPress Tips

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I finally figured out how to do it! Man, it only took forever. Who else has been struggling with this platform? Fear not, Marty’s giving a tutorial, right here, right now.
O.K. First you have to find your WordPress files on your host server. Specifically, you’ll need to locate the folder listed as wp-content/themes. If you […]

The Great Debaters

Published in November 9th, 2007

Posted by Marty in General Interest, Society

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The current rave is about Denzell’s recently released “American Gangster” but I’m giving an early pitch for his upcoming December release. Check out the Youtube preview with the great old school/new school cast on one screen.
I’m saving up a few dollars to see this one and I think you should too.

West African Nations Try to Get it Together

Published in November 6th, 2007

Posted by Marty in General Interest

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Encouraging news from the most war wracked continent on the planet. Here’s an AP story about security talks for Western African nations. It’s subtitled “West African military chiefs talk regional security”. Thanks to my brother MSG Pleasant Lindsey for the e-mail.
MONROVIA, Nov 5, 2007 (AFP) - West African armed forces chiefs on Monday started three […]

HTML, XHTML & CSS Refresher Actionist Style!

Published in November 2nd, 2007

Posted by Marty in Programming/Coding

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I’m finally getting my web programming legs back under me, ladies and gentlemen. I recently checked out this cool book from Auburn’s campus library that covers the HTML, XHTML and CSS basics in seventeen chapters.
The meat is in the first thirteen. I did a quick read of the last four which are a summary […]