First Look: Arsenio Hall’s Return to Late Night
We’re finally getting our first look at Arsenio Hall’s highly-anticipated return to late night television, and it looks like he’s reviving one of his signature bits from his early 90s heyday. In a brief, horror film styled teaser trailer, a …
Daily Motivation 12.27.12
How do you want it? Success. You say you want it. It sounds good. It sounds right. But do you really, truly want it? Do you even know what it is? “Success” is a vague and nebulous term. It is …
NYC TONIGHT!! My Holiday Concert @SOBS
Hope everyone had a blessed and wonderful holiday. There still may be tickets left to my FULL holiday concert tonight down at SOB’s, along with some special guests. You should enjoy a night of good music after opening gifts, spending time …
Daily Motivation 12.26.12
Listen well Effective listening can be a truly powerful way to express yourself. When you wish to say something in the best way possible, take the time and make the effort to listen first. Communication is most effective when it …
Daily Motivation 12.24.12
A generous heart A sure way to be joyful is to be generous. Instead of worrying about what you can get, enjoy giving all you can give. Living generously is living well and living richly. It makes you an active …
5 Tips For The Working Woman To Take Time Off During The Holidays
After you have graduated from college, graduate or post graduate studies, one thing changes tremendously and that is your previous access to two free weeks of doing absolutely nothing (i.e- Christmas Break). Those glorious two weeks of being able to …
Top 10 Classic Soul Christmas Songs
#10 “Who Would Imagine a King” Performed by Whitney Houston from the movie The Preacher’s Wife This song hails from what is reported to be the best-selling gospel album of all time, Whitney Houston’s soundtrack to the movie The Preacher’s Wife. Written byMervyn Warren …
Daily Motivation 12.21.12
Your challenges are yours Your difficulties will benefit you to the extent that you accept responsibility for overcoming them. Success begins when you stop looking for a solution and start becoming the solution. Don’t get caught up in assigning blame, …
Talk To The Hand? Bluetooth Gloves
From the website: “Not only are these gloves comfy and warm (and totally touch-screen friendly), but they will wirelessly synch with your smartphone, turning your hand into a phone… that’s right. Just pull them on, press the ‘answer’ button and …
Studying Art, History, and Culture: African-American Museums in the US
Across the country, there are many museums promoting, preserving, and honoring the history and culture of African-Americans. With a focus on art, music, technology, history, and even firefighters, here are ten amazing places to check out if you want a …
Daily Motivation 12.20.12 – “You Gotta Be”
Music inspiration for today…
10 Signs of Flirting in Men and Women
Reading nonverbal cues is an important part of knowing how to flirt and how to recognize flirtatious behavior. These signs of flirting in men and women will help you see who is interested in romance, and who isn’t. Not only …
Still Single? This App Could Be Your New Wingwoman!
Sometimes OkCupid doesn’t cut it, neither does dragging your BFF to one of the most man-magnetizing spots in town, but that doesn’t mean you should give up hope! At the risk of sounding like an iPhone commercial, there’s an app for that — straight …
5 Dating Traditions You Can Break
by Cassie Shortsleeve (Men’s Health) Get down on one knee to get her down the aisle. A new study from the University of California, Santa Cruz found thatboth men and women still want the guy to be the one to …
Daily Motivation 12.19.12
More for your effort Those who begin soonest end up getting the most accomplished from their efforts. If you want your work to really pay off, begin it right away. Waiting will only make the job more difficult and time …
Men’s stocking fillers: 5 under $50
With just a little bit of time left before Christmas, the annual haul meant to help us find the perfect gifts is going full blast. And even with infinite options laying right before our eyes, sometimes inspiration won’t strike. Finding …
7 Tips For Getting Everything On Your List On A Budget
Contrary to what commercials want you to believe, the holidays should not be one budget-busting, anxiety-filled event after another. Instead it should be about the memories and going to fun-filled parties with the ones you love. Here are a few …
Bilal Gets Real About Still Being Underrated & The Power In Erykah Badu’s Eyes
Philadelphia soul man Bilal is your favorite rapper’s favorite soul singer. While the left-of-center jazz man has collaborated with many of today’s biggest stars like Beyonce, Erykah Badu, and Jay-Z, he remains largely unrecognized in …
Daily Motivation 12.18.12 ~ Benefits of Listening to Music in the Workplace
by Katie Foley Much research has been done on the topic of music in the workplace, with varied results. Some say music is a distractor while others report that music in the workplace actually helps boost productivity. Music helps us …