This is going to be an amazing season from the look of things. Check out the trailer below!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Charles Barkley is going to jail
Hope they've got XXXXL jumpsuits in AZ, 'cause Charles Barkley is officially going to jail.Barkley just pled guilty to 2 counts of driving under the influence and pleaded "responsible" to running a stop sign for the December 31 incident in Scottsdale.Barkley was sentenced to 10 days in jail -- but will only do five if he completes an alcohol education program. Barkley was also fined $2,000.Barkley will begin his sentence on March 21 -- but it's unclear if he will serve time in Arizona's famed Tent City Jail, where they make the inmates wear pink.As for the gun cops say they found in Barkley's car on the night of the arrest -- no charges were ever filed.
Anger, stress may be linked to heart problems
(CNN) -- When you get angry, the stress isn't restricted to your head. New research shows that anger actually triggers electrical changes in the heart, which can predict future arrhythmias in some patients.
The study, published in the March 3 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, may demonstrate a link between mental stress and sudden cardiac arrest, which causes more than 400,000 deaths every year.
Arrhythmias, which are heart rhythm problems, happen because of a malfunction in the electrical impulses in your heart that coordinate heart beats, according to the Mayo Clinic. The result is that your heart beats too fast, too slow or irregularly.
Some arrhythmias may increase a person's risk of stroke or congestive heart problems.
This study is relevant to people who have heart disease already, said study author Dr. Rachel Lampert, associate professor at Yale University School of Medicine.
"Perhaps if we treat them with something like stress management or anger management, we may decrease the likelihood of arrhythmias," she said.
Previous research has shown that the rate of sudden cardiac death increases when the population is collectively stressed, such as during an earthquake or war, Lampert said.
Other studies have also shown that if you ask patients about what happened before a heart attack, they'll most frequently say they were angry, said Dr. Charles Raison, psychiatrist and director of the Mind/Body Institute at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
"It is just indisputable that negative emotionality -- especially anger and misery, depression -- are terrible for your heart," he said.
Arrhythmias, which are heart rhythm problems, happen because of a malfunction in the electrical impulses in your heart that coordinate heart beats, according to the Mayo Clinic. The result is that your heart beats too fast, too slow or irregularly.
Some arrhythmias may increase a person's risk of stroke or congestive heart problems.
This study is relevant to people who have heart disease already, said study author Dr. Rachel Lampert, associate professor at Yale University School of Medicine.
"Perhaps if we treat them with something like stress management or anger management, we may decrease the likelihood of arrhythmias," she said.
Previous research has shown that the rate of sudden cardiac death increases when the population is collectively stressed, such as during an earthquake or war, Lampert said.
Other studies have also shown that if you ask patients about what happened before a heart attack, they'll most frequently say they were angry, said Dr. Charles Raison, psychiatrist and director of the Mind/Body Institute at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
"It is just indisputable that negative emotionality -- especially anger and misery, depression -- are terrible for your heart," he said.
Researchers looked at 62 patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, devices that monitor heart rhythms and emit painful shocks in response to dangerous rhythms.
The patients were asked to describe a time in the previous couple weeks when they felt angry or aggravated, and were prompted with questions to describe the moment vividly. Researchers looked at the heart's electrical stability through a measure called T-wave alternans.
"Overall in the group, when we did the anger recall protocol, the group as a whole showed an increase in electrical instability," Lampert said.
Researchers then compared the top 25 percent of people -- those who showed the most instability -- with the others in the group and found that the the ones with the highest instability in the lab were 10 times more likely to experience an arrhythmia sometime in the next three years.
The idea could be used as a predictive test for people who are unable to take an exercise-induced electrical stability test, Lampert said.
More study is needed to see how the mental stress test relates to traditional exercise testing, said Dr. Eric Rashba, professor of medicine at Stony Brook University Medical Center in Stony Brook, New York. Rashba was not involved in the study. The new test may be useful in combination with the exercise test, he said.
While this is an early study with a small sample size, it is the first time this type of anger or emotional stress testing has been shown to correlate with future arrhythmias, he said.
Exercise elevates heart rate much more than mental stress does, meaning the effects of mental stress on the heart may be caused by adrenaline impacting the heart cells, the study authors said.
The patients were asked to describe a time in the previous couple weeks when they felt angry or aggravated, and were prompted with questions to describe the moment vividly. Researchers looked at the heart's electrical stability through a measure called T-wave alternans.
"Overall in the group, when we did the anger recall protocol, the group as a whole showed an increase in electrical instability," Lampert said.
Researchers then compared the top 25 percent of people -- those who showed the most instability -- with the others in the group and found that the the ones with the highest instability in the lab were 10 times more likely to experience an arrhythmia sometime in the next three years.
The idea could be used as a predictive test for people who are unable to take an exercise-induced electrical stability test, Lampert said.
More study is needed to see how the mental stress test relates to traditional exercise testing, said Dr. Eric Rashba, professor of medicine at Stony Brook University Medical Center in Stony Brook, New York. Rashba was not involved in the study. The new test may be useful in combination with the exercise test, he said.
While this is an early study with a small sample size, it is the first time this type of anger or emotional stress testing has been shown to correlate with future arrhythmias, he said.
Exercise elevates heart rate much more than mental stress does, meaning the effects of mental stress on the heart may be caused by adrenaline impacting the heart cells, the study authors said.
In a follow-up study, Lampert and colleagues are taking patients with implantable defibrillators and giving them stress management therapy to see if the likelihood of arrhythmias decreases.
Anger management has two major components: behavioral and pharmacological, Raison said.
Within the behavioral approach, one strategy is to help people understand the reasons behind their anger, including the anger that they had in childhood, which may carry over to adulthood. After going through this therapy, people have a better sense of what happened to them in their lives and stop associating everything with upsetting events from the past.
"They stop looking at the present constantly through the eyeglasses of the past, and when that happens, the things in the present don't anger them that much," he said.
Another strategy involves exploring ways to more constructively deal with anger. The Mayo Clinic offers these anger management tips, which include taking a "time out," working with the person who made you angry, forgiving others and keeping an anger log to identify circumstances that make you angry.
Meditating and exercise are other ways to reduce anger, Raison said.
There is also evidence that certain drugs that work for depression, called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, make people who don't have depression less irritable, Raison said.
Still, more work needs to be done to demonstrate an underlying causal relation between heart problems and anger, or, alternatively, if there is a third factor that causes both -- for example, inflammation plays roles in both cardiac disease and anger, he said.
Anger management has two major components: behavioral and pharmacological, Raison said.
Within the behavioral approach, one strategy is to help people understand the reasons behind their anger, including the anger that they had in childhood, which may carry over to adulthood. After going through this therapy, people have a better sense of what happened to them in their lives and stop associating everything with upsetting events from the past.
"They stop looking at the present constantly through the eyeglasses of the past, and when that happens, the things in the present don't anger them that much," he said.
Another strategy involves exploring ways to more constructively deal with anger. The Mayo Clinic offers these anger management tips, which include taking a "time out," working with the person who made you angry, forgiving others and keeping an anger log to identify circumstances that make you angry.
Meditating and exercise are other ways to reduce anger, Raison said.
There is also evidence that certain drugs that work for depression, called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, make people who don't have depression less irritable, Raison said.
Still, more work needs to be done to demonstrate an underlying causal relation between heart problems and anger, or, alternatively, if there is a third factor that causes both -- for example, inflammation plays roles in both cardiac disease and anger, he said.
Monday, February 23, 2009
I enjoyed my weekend!
Quote of the post:
"The talent for being happy is appreciating and liking what you have, instead of what you don't have." -Woody Allen
Well on Friday I was so exhausted with all the school work I had from last week! I was so ready to get home to Northeast Texas it was ridiculous. Anyways I left school around 4 made it home around 9:30. I spent the entire weekend with my Mom and it was FUN!! I always enjoy spending time with my Momma, because we always give each other advice. She is the best Mom ever and I can't wait until I'm rich and able to take care of her! Moving along, Saturday night I went out to eat with Shamekia, Kadrion, and Chelsey! It was fun, because we went to Texas Roadhouse (everyones favorite steakhouse) and had dinner, and then we went to watch a movie afterwards. The food was amazing (as usual), but our waiter was a jerk. At first I started to be a jerk back, but I decided to kill him with kindness. It always work, and it did. Next we went to watch "My bloody Valentine" in 3D! Big mistake considering that my eyes were sore the next day, as well as today. I just took medicine to ease the pain and now my eyes feel a lot better. Oh on Sunday, my Mom and I ate Pizza and Ice Cream! So not good for you! hahah but it was amazing! That pretty much sums up my weekend i'm going to sleep people have a good night!
"The talent for being happy is appreciating and liking what you have, instead of what you don't have." -Woody Allen
Well on Friday I was so exhausted with all the school work I had from last week! I was so ready to get home to Northeast Texas it was ridiculous. Anyways I left school around 4 made it home around 9:30. I spent the entire weekend with my Mom and it was FUN!! I always enjoy spending time with my Momma, because we always give each other advice. She is the best Mom ever and I can't wait until I'm rich and able to take care of her! Moving along, Saturday night I went out to eat with Shamekia, Kadrion, and Chelsey! It was fun, because we went to Texas Roadhouse (everyones favorite steakhouse) and had dinner, and then we went to watch a movie afterwards. The food was amazing (as usual), but our waiter was a jerk. At first I started to be a jerk back, but I decided to kill him with kindness. It always work, and it did. Next we went to watch "My bloody Valentine" in 3D! Big mistake considering that my eyes were sore the next day, as well as today. I just took medicine to ease the pain and now my eyes feel a lot better. Oh on Sunday, my Mom and I ate Pizza and Ice Cream! So not good for you! hahah but it was amazing! That pretty much sums up my weekend i'm going to sleep people have a good night!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Content with LIFE!!
Quote of the post:
"Love life and life will love you back. Love people and they will love you back." -Arthur Rubinstein
Okay!! Let me just start off by saying that I LOVE MY LIFE!! I have the best ROOMMATES/Friends EVER! My roommates and I have the most FUN ever. I'm so glad we've gotten closer with each other and bonding more! So let me tell you about my week! It has been so much HELL I must say. I had 2 tests and 2 presentations! Ugh dealing with incompetent people annoys me! i'm not going to get on story... ugh! Anyways I'm going home to Atlanta tomorrow!! I miss it so much, I must say...... I'm getting away from the city this weekend and it should be relaxing! Every weekend here I feel like i'm obligated to go out and party. However today I recieved my monthly subscription of DETAILS magazine and It was one of the best yet.
"Love life and life will love you back. Love people and they will love you back." -Arthur Rubinstein
Okay!! Let me just start off by saying that I LOVE MY LIFE!! I have the best ROOMMATES/Friends EVER! My roommates and I have the most FUN ever. I'm so glad we've gotten closer with each other and bonding more! So let me tell you about my week! It has been so much HELL I must say. I had 2 tests and 2 presentations! Ugh dealing with incompetent people annoys me! i'm not going to get on story... ugh! Anyways I'm going home to Atlanta tomorrow!! I miss it so much, I must say...... I'm getting away from the city this weekend and it should be relaxing! Every weekend here I feel like i'm obligated to go out and party. However today I recieved my monthly subscription of DETAILS magazine and It was one of the best yet.
It had a lot stories that I enjoyed, and the spring fashion is rather interesting as well as the Kanye West article. Well i'm going to sleep people!! GOODNIGHT!!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Breakfast can help keep you lean....
What exactly is it about breakfast that makes it so beneficial? And are all are breakfasts created equal? A study from Pediatrics, published in March 2008, looked at 2,000 teenagers and found that teens who ate breakfast weighed less, exercised more and ate healthier food than their classmates who didn't eat breakfast.
Questions and answers
Are all breakfasts created equal?
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, chief medical correspondent: No, all breakfasts are definitely not created equal. We talked to an expert at the American Dietetic Association to help us "grade" a few popular breakfast options. Let's start at the bottom with a breakfast that would get a "C" average grade: Fast food breakfast sandwich, pastry or sugary cereal.
These foods get a "C" for a number of reasons. The types of fat in these foods are the bad fats, and it certainly is not balanced. These foods are going to be high in sugar and carbohydrates and low in fiber and protein, which are essential for a balanced breakfast.
Let's flip to the foods that get a "B" average grade: bagel, breakfast bar, breakfast shake or pancakes with syrup.
These foods are a good start but aren't quite there. Take, for example, the breakfast shake: Many people blend up some milk and fruit. Although it's healthy for you, to make it a complete meal, you should add a peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread.
OK, now for the winner, the "A+" breakfast: oatmeal with skim milk, a half-ounce nuts, berries and orange juice.
This is the ultimate breakfast because you've got a whole grain in the oatmeal, a protein in the skim milk, heart-healthy fats in your nuts, and the berries are a great source of antioxidants. You can wash the meal down with a nice glass of orange juice, which is loaded with vitamin C and potassium. Remember that you should be consuming a significant amount of calories at breakfast -- around 500, depending on the person. Eating a hearty breakfast will keep you full for several hours and prevent you from snacking at that morning meeting. And important to remember: If you wake up and are not hungry in the morning, it is a big indicator that you are overeating at night.
Questions and answers
Are all breakfasts created equal?
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, chief medical correspondent: No, all breakfasts are definitely not created equal. We talked to an expert at the American Dietetic Association to help us "grade" a few popular breakfast options. Let's start at the bottom with a breakfast that would get a "C" average grade: Fast food breakfast sandwich, pastry or sugary cereal.
These foods get a "C" for a number of reasons. The types of fat in these foods are the bad fats, and it certainly is not balanced. These foods are going to be high in sugar and carbohydrates and low in fiber and protein, which are essential for a balanced breakfast.
Let's flip to the foods that get a "B" average grade: bagel, breakfast bar, breakfast shake or pancakes with syrup.
These foods are a good start but aren't quite there. Take, for example, the breakfast shake: Many people blend up some milk and fruit. Although it's healthy for you, to make it a complete meal, you should add a peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread.
OK, now for the winner, the "A+" breakfast: oatmeal with skim milk, a half-ounce nuts, berries and orange juice.
This is the ultimate breakfast because you've got a whole grain in the oatmeal, a protein in the skim milk, heart-healthy fats in your nuts, and the berries are a great source of antioxidants. You can wash the meal down with a nice glass of orange juice, which is loaded with vitamin C and potassium. Remember that you should be consuming a significant amount of calories at breakfast -- around 500, depending on the person. Eating a hearty breakfast will keep you full for several hours and prevent you from snacking at that morning meeting. And important to remember: If you wake up and are not hungry in the morning, it is a big indicator that you are overeating at night.
February 16, 2009
Quotes of the post:
"Why compare yourself with others? No one in the entire world can do a better job of being you than you". - Unknown
"The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
So today was pretty good! I enjoyed myself at school. I didn't get an article this week in the school paper, =( however I have a very diligent week ahead of me. Two presentations and one more test to go and then home to NorthEast Texas!! I am excited about going home this weekend, but not looking forward to driving 5 hours b/c I hate to drive!! It's so sad but I really do!! I rather pay someone to take me somewhere hahaha. I'm really excited for Shamekia's birthday dinner this weekend! I miss my friends so much! Josh is coming in from Denton! It shall be a blast. Well i'm about to have dinner with the roommates! Have a good night people!!
Love always,
Carlton Lockett
"Why compare yourself with others? No one in the entire world can do a better job of being you than you". - Unknown
"The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
So today was pretty good! I enjoyed myself at school. I didn't get an article this week in the school paper, =( however I have a very diligent week ahead of me. Two presentations and one more test to go and then home to NorthEast Texas!! I am excited about going home this weekend, but not looking forward to driving 5 hours b/c I hate to drive!! It's so sad but I really do!! I rather pay someone to take me somewhere hahaha. I'm really excited for Shamekia's birthday dinner this weekend! I miss my friends so much! Josh is coming in from Denton! It shall be a blast. Well i'm about to have dinner with the roommates! Have a good night people!!
Love always,
Carlton Lockett
Chris Brown's Official statement!!
Finally, Chris Brown has just issued an official statement through his spokesperson concerning the assault situation with Rihanna . This is indeed a real statement and not a hoax like others have been posting from fraudulent Facebook/Myspace pages. The statement was issued directly to media outlets from his PR reps at Sitrick And Company, Inc. It reads in its entirety:“Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired. I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God’s help, to emerging a better person. Much of what has been speculated or reported on blogs and/or reported in the media is wrong. While I would like to be able to talk about this more, until the legal issuess are resolved, this is all I can say except that I have not written any messages or made any posts to Facebook, on blogs or any place else. Those posts or writings under my name are frauds.”
(www.theybf.com)
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy Valentines Day!
"When you are in Love you can't fall asleep because reality is better than your dreams." Dr. Seuss
Friday, February 13, 2009
Bad Friday, was a Good Friday!!
Quote of the post:
“Don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self worth. Only you can be responsible for that. If you can't love and respect yourself - no one else will be able to make that happen. Accept who you are - completely; the good and the bad - and make changes as YOU see fit - not because you think someone else wants you to be different.” -Stacey Charter quotes
So today was a pretty good day! Although it's typically supposed to be a very bad day! I didn't get enough sleep last night I must say, but I managed to wake up on time for class. Thank God! I had a good day at school today :)! Today in Interpersonal Communications my roommate and I had to teach a lesson that we were not prepared for. Somehow we managed to get through it and did exceptionally well!! I didn't do too much of anything today just chilled pretty much! Now i'm abouts to shower and watch a movie... Good Night :)!
Love always,
Carlton Lockett
“Don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self worth. Only you can be responsible for that. If you can't love and respect yourself - no one else will be able to make that happen. Accept who you are - completely; the good and the bad - and make changes as YOU see fit - not because you think someone else wants you to be different.” -Stacey Charter quotes
So today was a pretty good day! Although it's typically supposed to be a very bad day! I didn't get enough sleep last night I must say, but I managed to wake up on time for class. Thank God! I had a good day at school today :)! Today in Interpersonal Communications my roommate and I had to teach a lesson that we were not prepared for. Somehow we managed to get through it and did exceptionally well!! I didn't do too much of anything today just chilled pretty much! Now i'm abouts to shower and watch a movie... Good Night :)!
Love always,
Carlton Lockett
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Red meat linked to higher metabolic syndrome risk....
A study says eating too much red meat can increase your chance of getting conditions that lead to heart disease and diabetes. Middle-aged people who ate at least two servings of meat per day increased their risk of metabolic syndrome by 26 percent. The research was published in the January 22, 2008, issue of Circulation.Questions and answers:
What did the study find?
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN chief medical correspondent: This study says metabolic syndrome is a problem in the United States because of the way we eat: lots of red meat, lots of processed meat, and too much fried food. Researchers found eating two servings of meat per day, such as burger patties, increased the risk of metabolic syndrome by 26 percent. Forty-seven million Americans have metabolic syndrome, which means they have at least three risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. These include conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, high sugar levels, and either too much bad cholesterol or too little good cholesterol.
Red meat isn't the only factor. Fried food led to a 25 percent greater risk, and diet soda increased the risk by 34 percent. This was unexpected, and it will require more research to explain. When it comes to red meat, the study doesn't say you should stop eating it. Just don't eat too much of it -- less than three servings per week. Red meat is an excellent source of iron, which is good for making red blood cells. And it has Vitamin B-12 -- you need this to keep your nerve cells healthy.
So how do we lower our risk of getting metabolic syndrome?
Gupta: This study found that dairy seemed to decrease the risk of metabolic syndrome by 13 percent. People who consumed three servings of dairy per day had lower risk when compared with people who had it only twice a week. You can also lower your risk factor by eating lots of whole grains, plenty of fruits and vegetables, and by exercising and not smoking.
Are there other foods you can eat besides red meat to get protein?
Gupta: Try eating fish or white meats such as chicken breast. These are lower in saturated fat, a food component that leads to high cholesterol. You can also get protein from beans, peas and lentils. Nuts are also a good source of protein.
Good Week!
Quote of the post:
"Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement." ~Golda Meir
So I've been pretty busy this week with school and stuff, so excuse me for not posting! However, my first article was published in the school paper on Wednesday. It was pretty good I guess, but they misspelled my last name. Oh well life goes on... I'm more content with the direction my life is headed! I'm such an adult and independent that I sometimes shock myself. I'm so proud of myself, because I lost 6 pounds since last Saturday! Say good job CARLTON! (Waiting for you to say it!)... Ok so my friends and I were discussing our plans in life and that really excites me to know that we all have a plan. I'm super excited for Shamekia's birthday dinner next weekend in Texarkana! I'm ready to get to NorthEast Texas! I miss my nephews and family so much.... Next Friday my Auntie is having surgery so keep her in your prayers :)! I still can not express how excited I am about NABJ because I know it is going to open so many doors for me in life. The organization as a whole I think is the best organization ever, well obviously if you're into Mass Media! I've been thinking about my internship next summer, and I have a choice of New York or Los Angeles! I slightly want to intern for Ellen Degeneres at her studio. I think it would be fun since she's so hilarious. I'm not looking forward to next week of school though I must say. I have 2 tests and presentations next week. Everyone is so worried about being single on Valentines day. I mean seriously you've been single before this day just get over it. I'm sure you can live through it! Well guys i'm going to bed today! Have a goodnight :)!
"Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement." ~Golda Meir
So I've been pretty busy this week with school and stuff, so excuse me for not posting! However, my first article was published in the school paper on Wednesday. It was pretty good I guess, but they misspelled my last name. Oh well life goes on... I'm more content with the direction my life is headed! I'm such an adult and independent that I sometimes shock myself. I'm so proud of myself, because I lost 6 pounds since last Saturday! Say good job CARLTON! (Waiting for you to say it!)... Ok so my friends and I were discussing our plans in life and that really excites me to know that we all have a plan. I'm super excited for Shamekia's birthday dinner next weekend in Texarkana! I'm ready to get to NorthEast Texas! I miss my nephews and family so much.... Next Friday my Auntie is having surgery so keep her in your prayers :)! I still can not express how excited I am about NABJ because I know it is going to open so many doors for me in life. The organization as a whole I think is the best organization ever, well obviously if you're into Mass Media! I've been thinking about my internship next summer, and I have a choice of New York or Los Angeles! I slightly want to intern for Ellen Degeneres at her studio. I think it would be fun since she's so hilarious. I'm not looking forward to next week of school though I must say. I have 2 tests and presentations next week. Everyone is so worried about being single on Valentines day. I mean seriously you've been single before this day just get over it. I'm sure you can live through it! Well guys i'm going to bed today! Have a goodnight :)!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Chris Brown and Rihanna have Issues....
- Chris Brown just arrived at his hotel after leaving the police department.
Chris Brown was JUST RELEASED from the police station at 8:45 pm PT. He was let go on $50,000 bail and was accompanied by his attorney Mark Geragos.
Despite our earlier report that Chris Brown had been released from the Wilshire Division of the LAPD, it appears R&B star Chris Brown was still in custody as an investigation is ongoing in allegations of domestic violence felony battery stemming from an incident early this morning.
Just after midnight today, an unnamed woman called 911, after she and Brown fought in their car and then on the side of the road in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Booking reports from the LAPD show Brown was booked at 6:30 PM and sources say he is actually still in custody. (X17online.com)
Chris Brown was JUST RELEASED from the police station at 8:45 pm PT. He was let go on $50,000 bail and was accompanied by his attorney Mark Geragos.
Despite our earlier report that Chris Brown had been released from the Wilshire Division of the LAPD, it appears R&B star Chris Brown was still in custody as an investigation is ongoing in allegations of domestic violence felony battery stemming from an incident early this morning.
Just after midnight today, an unnamed woman called 911, after she and Brown fought in their car and then on the side of the road in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Booking reports from the LAPD show Brown was booked at 6:30 PM and sources say he is actually still in custody. (X17online.com)
Above, the couple was photographed at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party last night -- Rihanna looking happy and beautiful as usual and Chris Brown, appearing a bit annoyed? Was something already wrong?
THE STORY!
Ok, here’s the low down we got from an extremely credible PR source on the ground at the Grammys. Said source tells TheYBF.com that the “car accident” story is false and is being used to throw everyone off. Rihanna is DEFINITELY the victim of domestic violence and is now pressing charges against her boyfriend Chris Brown as we speak. Early this morning while leaving Clive Davis’ party, the two got into a physical altercation in their limo and he punched Rihanna in the face. We’re told that’s when he/the limo dropped her at Hancock Park in L.A., and she ran and called 911. He left the scene and hasn’t been found since. We’re told Chris has until midnight tonight to turn himself in to LAPD. Otherwise, he will be arrested as soon as he’s spotted by an LAPD officer. We’re told Rihanna is definitely in the hospital recovering as we speak. (www.theybf.com)
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Saturday, February 7, 2009
*Song of the Day
This is one of my favorite song people, I can listen to it over and over!
-Don't Stop Believin' ~ Journey
Good Saturday!
Hello People!!
I want to start off by saying that was one the best Friday's i've had in a very long time! Well my first two classes were cancelled on Friday which mean I was able to SLEEP IN!! I went to my other classes, which were a breeze! I was able to go to the Galleria and buy a shirt for my friends bday dinner! I bought 2 shirts from Urban Outfitters, which is my favorite store. Oh I ran into one of my East Texans at GAP which was good, because we hardly ever see other, and we live in the same city! However I had fun at the Hard Rock Cafe last night! It was actually my first time going.... I'm no longer a HRC virgin! haha I really enjoy downtown Houston a lot. The funny part was the after party was at my house, and I wasn't even aware! hahaha :) but it was fun! Well i'm tired, I just had a good work out. Now it's time to shower, and have drinks with the friends! Good night!
Thats all....
-Carlton Lockett
I want to start off by saying that was one the best Friday's i've had in a very long time! Well my first two classes were cancelled on Friday which mean I was able to SLEEP IN!! I went to my other classes, which were a breeze! I was able to go to the Galleria and buy a shirt for my friends bday dinner! I bought 2 shirts from Urban Outfitters, which is my favorite store. Oh I ran into one of my East Texans at GAP which was good, because we hardly ever see other, and we live in the same city! However I had fun at the Hard Rock Cafe last night! It was actually my first time going.... I'm no longer a HRC virgin! haha I really enjoy downtown Houston a lot. The funny part was the after party was at my house, and I wasn't even aware! hahaha :) but it was fun! Well i'm tired, I just had a good work out. Now it's time to shower, and have drinks with the friends! Good night!
Thats all....
-Carlton Lockett
Thursday, February 5, 2009
GOOD MORNING!
Good Morning People,
Well this morning I woke up on the right side of the bed, but however I'm still exhausted! Today is gonna be busy day, because I have to wash my clothes, then going to see my personal trainer... GGGGGRRRRR.... I'm trying to get back in the mood of working out again, but it's kind of hard! I stopped drinking soft drinks about 2 weeks ago! In which I only drink soda when i'm out to eat! However I need to go to the mall, and find something to wear out tomorrow night! I want to find something black to wear since I love black clothes. Oh yesterday was our first National Association of Black Journalist meeting, and I enjoyed it a lot. I'm really excited about NABJ this semester. I think it's going to be very helpful to me and my major. I can network and meet a lot of people that can be useful to my life. However I am also joining the Houston Association of Black Journalist. I think that can help me out more so on the local level! Well im off to start my diligent day! have a good day people!
Love always,
Carlton Lockett
Well this morning I woke up on the right side of the bed, but however I'm still exhausted! Today is gonna be busy day, because I have to wash my clothes, then going to see my personal trainer... GGGGGRRRRR.... I'm trying to get back in the mood of working out again, but it's kind of hard! I stopped drinking soft drinks about 2 weeks ago! In which I only drink soda when i'm out to eat! However I need to go to the mall, and find something to wear out tomorrow night! I want to find something black to wear since I love black clothes. Oh yesterday was our first National Association of Black Journalist meeting, and I enjoyed it a lot. I'm really excited about NABJ this semester. I think it's going to be very helpful to me and my major. I can network and meet a lot of people that can be useful to my life. However I am also joining the Houston Association of Black Journalist. I think that can help me out more so on the local level! Well im off to start my diligent day! have a good day people!
Love always,
Carlton Lockett
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Michael Phelps caught with a bong!
Yeah, the Super Bowl and Australian Open were this weekend. But the other big story coming out of the sports world was a little less feel-good. Photos of Olympic superstar Michael Phelps were published in the British News of the World tabloid over the weekend — pictures in which he’s smoking what appears to be marijuana from a glass bong.In a statement, Phelps said he “engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment. I’m 23 years old, and despite the successes I have had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner that people have come to expect from me.” He then promised it would never happen again. (mtv.com)
However I believe that Michael is only human, and you can't judge him from this encounter. If they didn't like what they were seeing then don't look! He's an adult, and what he do out of the pool is his business!
Picture below is the picture that leaked the internet and the world to harm Mr. Phelps...
Day off whoo hoo!
Quote of the post:
"There is no telling how many miles you will have to run while chasing a dream. ~Author Unknown
Hey Guys!
Well today i'm off from school and have a little bit of homework to do, but I can honestly say I can get use to this! I'm still enjoying my semester so far. Yeasterday I attended "The Panther" meeting and which I am taking the story on The Grammy's on Sunday! I'm super excited about it because I enjoy researching celebrity events. I'm also excited about tomorrow attending the National Association of Black Journalists. I feel that this organization will benefit me a lot since I am a journalism major. However this morning I woke up feeling good b/c I got a good night sleep. I ran a couple of errands and paid some bills, and of course went shopping a little. Since i'm getting a membership with 24 Hour fitness, I needed some work out clothes! What better place than ROSS dress for less hahaha. I mean they have nice name brand work out clothes for cheap! hahaha. I need to lose 20 pounds before the summer... very hard, but I know I can do it! My roommate just started not eating meat yeasterday and he's going to do that for like 5 days a week. It helps out a lot! I'm going to try it starting tomorrow. Well i'm off to go buy a book to read, you guys have a great day!
Love always,
Carlton Lockett
"There is no telling how many miles you will have to run while chasing a dream. ~Author Unknown
Hey Guys!
Well today i'm off from school and have a little bit of homework to do, but I can honestly say I can get use to this! I'm still enjoying my semester so far. Yeasterday I attended "The Panther" meeting and which I am taking the story on The Grammy's on Sunday! I'm super excited about it because I enjoy researching celebrity events. I'm also excited about tomorrow attending the National Association of Black Journalists. I feel that this organization will benefit me a lot since I am a journalism major. However this morning I woke up feeling good b/c I got a good night sleep. I ran a couple of errands and paid some bills, and of course went shopping a little. Since i'm getting a membership with 24 Hour fitness, I needed some work out clothes! What better place than ROSS dress for less hahaha. I mean they have nice name brand work out clothes for cheap! hahaha. I need to lose 20 pounds before the summer... very hard, but I know I can do it! My roommate just started not eating meat yeasterday and he's going to do that for like 5 days a week. It helps out a lot! I'm going to try it starting tomorrow. Well i'm off to go buy a book to read, you guys have a great day!
Love always,
Carlton Lockett
Sunday, February 1, 2009
*My shopping spots
Urban Outfitters- Favorite store to go find vintage wear. I buy a lot of my shirts here.
Forever21- I like this store if I need something affordable and fast to buy when i'm headed out for a night on the town.
PacSun- As you all know skinny jeans are in, and this is wear I purchase mine. The only place that have ones that fit me comfortably.
American Eagle Outfitters- I like their underwear. lol I have almost every color, but now they just released their new design, so its time to stack up.
Gap- I buy a lot of my cardigans here, just because their good quality. I buy nice button downs here. I'm not a big fan of their jeants or pants.
Old Navy- I like to purchase their Henleys, or scarves.
ALDO- Nice shoes, and great cheap jewelry.
Express- I love their graphic tee's although i'm kind of over GT's but they have nice Vests.
It really doesn't matter how much something costs when I shop! It can be a $3 shirt, but if it looks good i'm getting it! hahaha
Forever21- I like this store if I need something affordable and fast to buy when i'm headed out for a night on the town.
PacSun- As you all know skinny jeans are in, and this is wear I purchase mine. The only place that have ones that fit me comfortably.
American Eagle Outfitters- I like their underwear. lol I have almost every color, but now they just released their new design, so its time to stack up.
Gap- I buy a lot of my cardigans here, just because their good quality. I buy nice button downs here. I'm not a big fan of their jeants or pants.
Old Navy- I like to purchase their Henleys, or scarves.
ALDO- Nice shoes, and great cheap jewelry.
Express- I love their graphic tee's although i'm kind of over GT's but they have nice Vests.
It really doesn't matter how much something costs when I shop! It can be a $3 shirt, but if it looks good i'm getting it! hahaha
Good QUOTE!!
"There is only one person who could ever make you happy, and that person is you." -David Burns, Intimate Connections
Lack of updating.... but my weekend!
Quote of the post:
"If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them." -Henry David Thoreau
Okay sorry guys I havent been updating often. I just been really busy doing so much stuff for school, working, social life, and planning one of my friends bday dinner for this weekend! We're going to Hard Rock Cafe downtown Houston on Friday! Somewhere chill, and to have fun. I never been before so I hope it's FUN. On Friday, and Saturday I worked. Saturday I got off work mid-day and went shopping. Shopping is always soothing for, besides I haven't been shopping in over 2 weeks.... Oh wait I lied, because I just bought shoes on wednesday. But still it felt like 2 weeks. However that Last night my roommates, friends, and I went downtown! We had a blast because it was something we needed since we haven't went out since NYE. We danced and had drinks it was amazing! I'm excited because me and friends are going to the Houston Rockets Game on February 26 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. I never been to a Rockets game before, i'm just more of a Dallas Mavs fan! Tomorrow my diligent week starts with a 9:00 a.m. class! I'm so ready to get this week over already! I'm just too exhausted, and not feeling classes all this week. Oh Liz leaves for good on Friday, which saddens me tremendously. I'm going to miss her tons, but excited about her moving to FLORIDA!! Yay for a vacation right?
Well i'm going to go, you guys be safe have a great week!
Love always,
Carlton Lockett
"If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them." -Henry David Thoreau
Okay sorry guys I havent been updating often. I just been really busy doing so much stuff for school, working, social life, and planning one of my friends bday dinner for this weekend! We're going to Hard Rock Cafe downtown Houston on Friday! Somewhere chill, and to have fun. I never been before so I hope it's FUN. On Friday, and Saturday I worked. Saturday I got off work mid-day and went shopping. Shopping is always soothing for, besides I haven't been shopping in over 2 weeks.... Oh wait I lied, because I just bought shoes on wednesday. But still it felt like 2 weeks. However that Last night my roommates, friends, and I went downtown! We had a blast because it was something we needed since we haven't went out since NYE. We danced and had drinks it was amazing! I'm excited because me and friends are going to the Houston Rockets Game on February 26 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. I never been to a Rockets game before, i'm just more of a Dallas Mavs fan! Tomorrow my diligent week starts with a 9:00 a.m. class! I'm so ready to get this week over already! I'm just too exhausted, and not feeling classes all this week. Oh Liz leaves for good on Friday, which saddens me tremendously. I'm going to miss her tons, but excited about her moving to FLORIDA!! Yay for a vacation right?
Well i'm going to go, you guys be safe have a great week!
Love always,
Carlton Lockett
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