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News - Man Utd midfielder Paul Scholes retires aged 36

Manchester United's Paul Scholes has announced his retirement aged 36. Midfielder Scholes made his United debut in 1994, making 676 appearances, and will now join the coaching staff. The news came after he helped the club win a record 19th league title, the 10th of his career, and his last game was Saturday's Champions League final loss to Barcelona. "This was not a decision I've taken lightly but I feel now is the right time for me to stop playing," he said. The famously low key Scholes stated: "I am not a man of many words but I can honestly say that playing football is all I have ever wanted to do and to have had such a long and successful career at Manchester United has been a real honour. "To have been part of the team that helped the club reach that 19th title is a great privilege." Manager Sir Alex Ferguson paid tribute, calling him "a truly unbelievable player. "Paul has always been inspirational to players of all ages and we know ...

News - Sean Kingston Hospitalized In Critical Condition

Last night Sean Kingston was sent to the hospital in critical condition after a jet ski accident Sunday night. According to TMZ, Sean was with a female passenger on the jet-ski when he crashed into a bridge. The accident happened around 6 pm last night. A good Samaritan saw the accident, called 9-1-1 and rescued the couple. The two were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital where Kingston was sent immediately to the trauma ward due to the severity of his injuries. According to investigators, alcohol did not play a role in the tragic incident. A rep told TMZ: “Sean Kingston was in an accident today. No further details are available at the moment. He and his family thank everyone for the well-wishes.” Celebrities have been tweeting their sympathies to the family and sending their best wishes. Rihanna tweets, “Sean we praying for u baby.” While Nicki Minaj sends her wishes, ““My love & prayers are with Sean Kingston & his family.” and LL Cool J writes, “I hope and pray that Se...

Blog - 2 Weeks 2 Make It: Shooting Started

GOOD AFTERNOON WARLOCKS, JUST AN UPDATE ON THE #2WEEKS2MAKEIT PROCESS. YESTERDAY WAS THE FIRST DAY OF SHOOTING AND AFTER ALL THE PLANNING AND PREPARATION STARTED TO UNFOLD AT THE SEAMS LOL.. FIRSTLY THE SCRUBBERJACK PRODUCTIONS TEAM HAD ARRANGED THE VENUE AND A GROUP OF CHILDREN TO COME AS EXTRAS BUT THEY IMPROMPTLY STARTED DROPPING OUT #FAIL.. IF THAT WASN'T BAD ENOUGH I GET TO BIRMINGHAM TRAIN STATION MUCH TO MY CHAGRIN FOR THEM TO TELL ME THAT NO TRAINS ARE RUNNING TO COVENTRY I WOULD HAVE TO GET OFF AT THE AIRPORT AND THEN CATCH A RAIL REPLACEMENT COACH!! BUMMER I KNOW I WONT GET INTO THERE RIDICULOUS SERVICE BUT ALL I CAN SAY IT WAS A LONG DAY WE MANAGED TO GET WHAT WE COULD WITH WHAT WE HAD AND INSHALLAH TUESDAY BODES TO BE MUCH BETTER!! AS THAT WILL BE A OUT LAST DAY OF SHOOTING.

News - Former No Limit rapper Tre-8 dead after car accident Saturday night

A New Orleans-based rapper known to his fans as Tre-8 died after a car accident in Algiers Saturday night, his mother confirmed today. Aubrey Edwards Walter McCallon, known as Tre-8, in a picture taken for "Where They At: New Orleans Hip-Hop and Bounce in Words and Pictures, " an exhibition at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Tam McCallon Fischer said Tre-8, whose real name was Walter McCallon, 37, died in a hospital after the accident on Tullis and Woodland drives. His daughter, two nieces, a nephew and the mother of his children were in the car with him at the time, and are all in the hospital, Fischer said. McCallon attended L.B. Landry and O. Perry Walker high schools on the West Bank. He played in both schools' marching bands, experimenting with snare, tenor drum, French horn and trumpet, but found his real musical calling in hip-hop. In his early teens, McCallon became a backup dancer for Bennett, the rapper and producer known as Ice Mike, who produced early New O...

Sports - Magical Barcelona too good for Manchester Utd

The Spanish champions outclass England's number one team with a 3-1 win at Wembley. Barcelona seal the Champions League title with a stylish 3-1 victory over Manchester United. A neat finish from Wayne Rooney in reply to a Pedro opening goal meant that things were all square at half-time. But a strikes from distance from World Player of the Year Lionel Messi and David Villa was enough to claim victory for the Catalan giants. hahahahahahaha sorry cant win everything Man U, outplayed and beaten by the best! how does it feel? Sizzle, losing, BYE!!!

News - Boy found guilty of murdering Yajay Sudra in Erdington

A 16-year-old boy has been found guilty of murdering a man in Birmingham as he walked home from work. Lamah Prince, 16, Was found guilty of stabbing shop worker Yajay Sudra near his home on 9 July. The court heard Prince had probably attacked the 21-year-old in an attempt to rob him. Birmingham Crown Court was told he had shown "exceptional interest" in coverage of the death and had confessed he was the killer to a girl he knew. 'Would not answer' He was convicted by an 11-1 majority verdict on Friday. Mr Sudra, who worked in WH Smith at Birmingham Airport, had been carrying a bag when he was stabbed through the heart, close to his home in Marsh Lane, Erdington. He made it to his front door and died in his mother's arms. Speaking after the trial, Det Insp Paul Joyce, of West Midlands Police, said: "The offender refused to co-operate at any stage of the investigation, and would not answer ...

News - Gil Scott-Heron dies aged 62

RIP to a true legend, A big loss in this crazy world warlocks!! Esteemed activist, poet and songwriter hailed as 'Godfather of Rap' after penning The Revolution Will Not Be Televised has crossed on to the other side. For me as a musician and poet he set the foundation and inspired me with the work I do. His legacy will live on through the ways he helped pave.. ! The musician and poet Gil Scott-Heron – best known for his pioneering rap The Revolution Will Not Be Televised – has died at the age of 62, having fallen ill after a European trip. Jamie Byng, his UK publisher, announced the news via Twitter: "Just heard the very sad news that my dear friend and one of the most inspiring people I've ever met, the great Gil Scott-Heron, died today." Scott-Heron's spoken word recordings helped shape the emerging hip-hop culture. Generations of rappers cite his work as an influence. He was known as the Godfather of Rap but disapproved of the title, preferring to ...

Poem - Within My Arms

Within My Arms I don't have superhuman strength to hold up 50 tons, Nor do I hold a crystal ball to see what we become, I cannot stop a hurricane turn rapid winds to calm, But rest assured that I can keep you safe within my arms , I won't halt a speeding train by standing on the tracks, I don't make crazy promises that I'd do this and that, This world is tough and full of hateful ways to cause you harm, But rest assured that I can keep you safe within my arms , I can't break boulders with my clutch nor make a mountain move, At times I cumulate fervor although it seems abstruse, What you invoke is me holding you tighter in my palms, So rest assured that I will keep you safe within my arms. - Fonzo

Blog - 2 Weeks 2 Make It: Song release

Fonzo - Dream Big by Bout Dat Music show support spread the word email, download etc chase ya dreams!! #teamboutdat let's goooooooo!!!

Blog - 2Weeks 2Make It Update

Hey, Warlocks just to update you where we at, its been a good process to be involved with has given me an incite of how the industry can be in terms of working to a short term deadline, planning, preparation, just coming up with the story alone for the video is long lol.. but its been a good experience thus far, i've been managing to cram it in along with work, and all the other daily routines by tomorrow we should have some storyboards and a solid idea we will run with then its just getting it shot!!

News - Barack Obama says he would repeat Pakistan raid

Barack Obama says he respects Pakistani sovereignty but would go after another 'very high-value target' if found to be there, I guess we knew this was a matter of time on the cusp of Team America's big victory they have the morale and public behind them for ridding the world of evil and now there will undoubtedly be a new vicious tyrant in Pakistan that they will see as a 'very high-value target'. I had no faith in Obama from the start when everybody was getting gassed about him being the first "black" president and that he was going to be soo different. Alex Jones' Obama Deception DVD cleared that up straight away, and when the high priest Vatican Assassin that is Charlie Sheen publicly requested a meeting with President Barack Obama to urge him to reopen the official investigation into 9/11 in light of the fact that the majority of the 9/11 Commission members have now publicly gone on record to express their conviction that the government agreed t...

News - Macho Man Randy Savage Dies In Car Accident

WRESTLING FANS A LEGEND AND INSPIRATION FROM THE 80S ERA HAS BEEN LOST. RIP MACHO KING Macho Man Randy Savage -- one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time -- died today in a car accident in Tampa, Florida ... TMZ has learned. TMZ spoke with Randy's brother, Lanny Poffo , who tells us the wrestling legend suffered a heart attack while he was behind the wheel around 9:25 AM ... and lost control of his vehicle. Earlier this month, Savage celebrated his 1-year anniversary with his new wife Lynn. Savage was 58. Macho Man began wrestling in the WWF in 1985 and became a superstar with his trademark catchphrase "Ooooooh Yeaahhhhh." Savage was so popular, he became the spokesperson for Slim Jim in the mid '90s ... and became virtually synonymous with the brand. UPDATE: Florida Highway Patrol tells TMZ ... Savage was driving his 2009 Jeep Wrangler when he veered across a concrete median ... through oncoming traffic ... and "collided head-on with a tree." Savage was t...

Blog: Psychologist claims Black girls are "least attractive"

HMMM RIGHT WARLOCKS!!! THIS WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION TODAY AND MUCH TO MY CHAGRIN IT REMINDED ME A OF A CONVERSATION I HAD WITH A PINHEADDED FEMALE WHO SHARED SIMILAR VIEWS! NOW THIS PSYCHOLOGIST HAS COME UP WITH A STRING OF CRAZY REASONS TO BACK UP HIS "STUDY". WHERE I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE WENT IN AND SAID MORE ON THIS SUBJECT WHICH EVEN MADE THE PAPER BUT I FEEL IT IS A LATE RESPONSE SO I WILL POST A BLOG I READ IN RESPONDENCE WHICH IS GOLD. NANJALA NYABOLA! I SALUTE YOU!! Her latest article asks 'why black women are less attractive'. What will Psychology Today and the LSE do about it? On Monday, Satoshi Kanazawa, an evolutionary psychologist at the London School of Economics, published an article on his Psychology Today blog that sent shockwaves across Twitter and the blogosphere and reminded many of us of just how dangerous this kind of "science" can be. In his incendiary piece, which has since been taken down, Kanazawa discussed the scient...

News - 2 Charged for Stephen Lawrence Murder

THE SEARCH FOR JUSTICE CONTINUES YEARS LATER WARLOCKS, HOPEFULLY IT LEADS TO SOMETHING. THE LAWRENCE FAMILY HAVE MY RESPECT FOR THERE CONTINUED FIGHT. P Two men are to face trial for the murder of London teenager Stephen Lawrence 18 years ago. Gary Dobson and David Norris will stand trial over the murder of Stephen Lawrence, Gary Dobson, 35, and David Norris, 34, are accused of killing the black teenager at a bus stop in Eltham, south-east London, on 22 April 1993. Nobody has been convicted of the crime but a small team of Scotland Yard detectives has continued to investigate the 18-year-old's death. Mr Dobson stood trial in 1996 over the murder - which he denied - and he was acquitted. TIMELINE April 22 1993 Stephen Lawrence is stabbed to death in an unprovoked attack by a gang of white youths as he waits at a bus stop in Eltham, south-east London, with his friend Duwayne Brooks. 26-30 April 1993 A surveillance operation on four prime suspects is carried out....

2Weeks 2Make It 2011 (competiion)

I HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO BE A PART OF THIS AWESOME COMPETITION AND I LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING MY CREATIVE JUICES FLOW, AND NETWORK WITH SOME FILM MAKERS AND MUSICIANS. I'M HOPING TO HAVE TE ENERGY AND SUPPORT OF #TEAMBOUTDAT AS WITH MY ALREADY MANIC SCHEDULE FITTING THIS IN TOO WILL MAKE ME A BUSY LAD!! BUT HEY WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY WARLOCKS #BI-WINNING (CONFIDENT MUCH??) I'LL BE DOING MY BEST TO UPDATE YOU AS IT PROCEEDS STAY TUNED AND #YBW TOO :P P What is 2Weeks 2Make It? 2Weeks 2Make It is a music video competition pairing randomly drawn teams of filmmakers and musical artists who then have exactly 2 weeks to shoot and edit a music video from scratch! The aim is to have fun and encourage teamwork, initiative and creativity whilst working to a challenging fixed deadline. Background The competition is the brainchild of Rob Speranza and Ed Cartledge, founders of the South Yorkshire Filmmakers Network (SYFN) and was started 7 years ago. Last year Carl ...

Poem: My Compass

My Compass When I hold you in my palm you give me clear direction, I map my travel plans in mind and focus where I'm heading, If I didn't have you I'd be stuck of that I'm certain, Stranded out on a limb maybe going around in circles, I persevere my route is clearly accurate with you, An aid to orienteer that navigates and guides me through, While I find my way on forth, Glad-fully your my true north, As long as we're together, I know that I'll never get lost. - Fonzo

Poem: Jealousy

Jealousy Foul as the wicked stench of rotting viscera, an ugly head rears its gaze, The sight gut-wrenching and awfully triste jealousy is the name, Contemptuous of ones difference with the drive to ascend, A body of lies hold a tempest impostor living within, Why do you hold the fortitude for such hostility, We both came from the same struggles yet you envy me, Your malice I am not concerned with, Cannot stop my higher yearning, I prey to God for safety from the hateful blood your churning, Yet you came as a friendly face so I was clueless, Left my mouth with the bitter taste of lies and hubris, No now your smile disguised the ruthless, Iniquitous thoughts that your consumed with, I never new this voracious mantra, Portaged by the green-eyed monster, Hate what you cannot conquer, fear what you don't understand, Brain ill-equipped to process what is close at hand, It transforms to heinous intentions, Envy forms thus cause declension, Oh! A wasted form of energy, Won't you over...

He Dies At He End (Beware! Bone Chillingly Scary)

Warning, warlocks this is a scary 4 minutes 30 seconds. View if you dare! www.facebook.com/irelandhorror He Dies At The End. Written & Directed by Damian Mc Carthy. Winner Indie Short Film Competition Best Horror Thriller Award. Winner Tabloid Witch Award Best Dramatic Horror Short Film Festivals: Film4 Frightfest London / Cork Film Festival / Chicago Irish Film Festival - festival winner / Shriekfest LA / Leeds International Film Festival / Rutger Hauers I've Seen Films Short Film Festival / Fantastic Film Festival He: Fintan Collins Writer / Director / Producer: Damian Mc Carthy Producer / Editor: Alan Mehigan Camera / Lighting: Seamus Hegarty Art Direction: Claire Fitzgerald Production Assist: Joseph Mc Carthy

(Blog) URBAN COMEDY MOVIE THE WEEKEND

Kojo’s first ever movie script is an urban comedy movie called “The Weekend” which is set to be shot this summer. Checkout the story line and all the Characters in the movie! THE WEEKEND MOVIE SYNOPSIS Derrick, Tyrone & Malcolm live in East London and are college students who have spent their whole college experience being non-existent. It’s the last day of college before they finally move into the real world. They come across some money which was left in an alleyway by some thugs and decide to spend THE WEEKEND like they never have before. They are very outlandish with their spending of the money which alerts the thugs on the whereabouts of their money. The thugs catch up with the boys and give them a deadline of Sunday midnight to return the money they have spent or risk even more problems. The boys do a massive carwash & sell all of their purchased items in order to make the money back. But is that enough or will there be more twist and turns? CHARA...

News: Police respond to reports of man with gun in Aston supermarket

16 May 2011 POLICE in Birmingham are responding to reports of a man in possession of a gun at a Tesco supermarket in Aston. Police were alerted to the incident just after 8.30am this morning by staff reporting a man behaving aggressively inside the store. As a precaution, the store has been evacuated and roads around the area closed. At this time, no weapon has been seen by either police officers or independent witnesses. No injuries have been reported. In addition to local officers, armed police are at the scene and the man is contained within the store. Traffic diversions are in place and members of the public are advised to avoid th e area. Roads affected are: Aston Lane, Wenlock Road, Witton Road, Emscote Road For information on road closures, sign-up to Birmingham's free Community Alert service at: www.birminghamprepared.gov.uk/about/birmingham-community-alert HOW ABOUT THE POLICE ACTUALLY HAVING A TWITTER http://twitter.com/wmpolice LOL ITS CERTAINLY HAS BEEN A CRAZY MOR...

News - Cassidy Arrested For Murder

The latest legal snafu for the former Ruff Ryder and Swizz Beatz artist occurred over the weekend in Hackensack, New Jersey where Cassidy, born Barry Reese, was arrested Saturday (May 14) on what news outlet NorthJersey.com reported as a “high-risk warrant” as a result of the rapper violating parole in his native city. Philadelphia polices officials, according to the report, made a call into the Hackensack police department to inform officers and staff of Cassidy’s open warrant. A previous investigation done by Philadelphia police revealed that Cassidy was residing in New Jersey. Philadelphia police also named the rapper a suspect in a murder case and two additional attempted murder cases on top of the violation. Philadelphia officials also provided the Hackensack police with Reese’s current address. Hackensack police tailed Cassidy from his home as he visited a corner convenience store in where an undercover officer confirmed the rapper’s identity just as arresting officers moved in t...

#FonzoFiles: Mathew Popo - Higher Heights!

Good Evening Warlocks!! :) I wanted to write this Fonzo file introducing an article from someone I went to school with some years ago. Recently I've been in somewhat of a tailspin and have been prioritizing and re-evaluating a lot of my life choices past, present and future. Part of this has been looking at furthering my education and re-embarking on study. Today I came across an inspirational article from Matthew Popo which has evoked positivity. Hence forth I want to share with y'all a good read as I'm very proud of the brother. A good message to young black males and an example of positivity that deserves to be highlighted in conditions where negativity is so often heightened in the media and minds of people. I wish Mathew all the best and kudos for his success. Enjoy ! P __________________________________________ Matthew Popo BA (Hons) Criminology Through my early years I was a very active and some would say clever child but as I got older I began to ...

News: Footballer Odemwingie saved from racist Russia

Peter Odemwingie reckons regaining his smile by escaping Russia's racist fans has inspired his sensational debut Premier League season. The 29-year-old striker has smashed 15 goals since joining West Brom last August from Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow for a bargain £2.5million. The Nigerian international, who has become a cult hero at Albion and has scored in the Baggies' last FIVE successive matches, invited MirrorFootball into his city centre apartment in Birmingham ahead of today's visit by Everton. Odemwingie can see The Hawthorns from his high-rise luxury penthouse and is loving life in England. In contrast, he was subjected to abuse in Russia, where fans cruelly mocked his departure with a huge ironic banner saying: 'Thanks West Brom'. But Odemwingie has had no hassle here and says his contentment has fuelled his superb form after being named April's Premier League player of the month. "I feel happy and good in this country and am playing ...

Poem: Masculine Motility

Masculine Motility Often it is misconstrued that all men hold an ego, Some are really sensitive just shrouded with machismo, Expected to emote resilience everywhere that we go, Some too hard upon themselves but me I keep it real though, We all are human be that mindful, Cut me and I bleed just like you, Yeah I cry when pains inflicted, To whom I show this is restricted, Some guys masquerade through time hold feelings but don't show them, Often female tendencies are labeled with emotions, So the average guy in mind's evasive of that notion, And garners through the years the pride to walk with something broken, If you look beneath the surface, Explore what a mans real worth is, Delicate beneath the armor, Yearning for a loyal partner, Ye shall find a humble soul that's laudable in splendor, Enriched strength that influence anaclisis agenda, Incomplete without a woman leaves a heart annealing, Hardening from ardors deep burn in turn men too have feelings. - Alfonso P. Sosa