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the greastest rapper but he is so under rated!!!!

Jay-z aka H.O.V.A

This hip-hop icon Sean "Jay-z" Carter is known for having gud songs being at the top of the game made a "multi-million dollar deal which will have Live Nation financing future start-up ventures"by Carter him self...From doing this he will be getting 775,434 of Live nation financing shares and also an additional (only if he wants it)500,000 more shares with a price of $13.73,also sum of these shares go towards marcy media since he is with this company.So basically this company Live Nation that he is with will give him 5 million dollars each year for 5 years plus 25 million for financing which also he gets another additional 10million dollars for each album he puts out(a minimum of 3 albums)also he will recieve 20 million dollars for publishing rights and the licensing.The Live Nation also produced the Jay-z/Mary J.Blige tour(sold out seats).The thing that Sean Carter did was that he have an educated fund for Sean Bells kids where they can go to where ever college they choose and his widow Nicole Bell is part of Jay-z`s roca wear line which iz called "I will not Lose"

http://www.defsounds.com/news/Jay_z_closes_live_nation_deal_sets_up_educational_fund_for_sean_bells_children

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Humor: Old American proverbs updated for today

Okay, here goes:

Don't count your chickens before they hatch - The futures market is too risky.

A penny saved is a penny earned - Unless it's in a Savings and Loan.

Laughter is the best medicine - Make sure it's covered.

It never rains but it pours - And FEMA is never around.

Where there's smoke there's fire - And Marion Barry.

You can't go home again - Because it's been repossessed.

A fool and his money are soon parted - Unless you work for Haliburton.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away - So does an HMO.

Once bitten, twice shy - Twice bitten, once dated Marv Albert.

An ounce of prevention beats a pound of cure - A good cover-up beats an impeachment.

Be careful what you wish for; you may get it - Unless you're voting for president.

Different strokes for different folks - See: Larry Craig

If it ain't broke, don't fix it - If a levee breaks, don't fix it.

It takes a village to raise a child - It takes a precinct to find the father.

It's not over till the fat lady sings - It's not over till a recital by a woman with weight issues, most likely brought on by low self-esteem accompanied by body dysmorphia.

Kill two birds with one stone - Get two years with one good lawyer.

Nice guys finish last - Guys with ADD never finish anything.

Practice makes perfect - A law practice makes money.

People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones - It'll lower the resale value.

Quitters never win and winners never quit - And Republicans never learn.

The pot calling the kettle black - The pot calling the kettle African-American.

There's no such thing as a free lunch - Unless it's paid for by a lobbyist.

Where there's a will, there's a way - To contest it.

When life hands you lemons, make lemonade - Then mark it up and sell it at a huge profit.

You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear - The labor costs are too high.

Good fences make good neighbors - Bad contractors make lousy fences.

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen - It's climate controlled.

Ignorance is bliss - George W. Bush is ecstatic.

Source: http://www.helium.com/items/870167-count-chickens-before-hatch

T.I

This is the King of the South T.I/Tip he as made it to the top and now he have to go to jail for weapons he had or suppose to have."T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, must spend at least 1,000 hours talking to youth groups about the pitfalls of guns, gangs and drugs before reporting for about a year in prison".Now at 27 he will most likely do his time but his five kids wouldnt b lonely for long but they will have to understand the things he have done.T.I will might do more time but if he is on good behavior and do all da community survice hours then he will be released in the next year,plus Clifford "T.I Tip" Harris will also have to pay $100,000 and also he have to do a total of 1,500 hours of service then he have to do "three years of supervised"

LITERACY IN AFRICA AS A GATEWAY TO ERADICATING POVERTY

Literacy in Africa is one of the major issues that African Leaders are combating with. About 40% of African children are out of school, 20% are still dreaming of going to school, 20% are still in school, and 20% are now in university, graduated, and employed. Poverty is the major issue deviating literacy in Africa. Many families cannot afford for their children to go to school, especially when they are close to the last brink of their resources, therefore, management and frugality must be applied. However, it is not that these poor people are not aware of education or its vitality as a gateway to end poverty in their family, but they have no other choice but to take another path not towards educating their family, rather, their priority is to bring the family to a level of survival.

Some countries are rich but corruption is nailing the country down towards success, while other countries are so poor due to warring crises among ethnic groups. The crises had destroyed millions of property, including school, hospital, banks, burning of farms etc. With the rapidity of the vandalism and humanitarian crime involving the crises going on, there is a little hope of economic and social revival for these nations. Therefore, when a country or nation is undergoing uprisings, education on the one hand will seem indubitable, and economy on the other hand, is hopeless. Four of ten Africans cannot read or write and there is no sign that the situation will change.

Literacy in Africa is a very paradoxical issue. Even though it serves as a gateway to eradicating poverty, the future seems ambiguous. Therefore, for literacy to attain a strong hold in Africa, it will need to be bolstered. A saying goes that actions is better than words. The issue Literacy in Africa is like a talk-show without active inputs, it will only depicts a smoke in the wind, which vanishes within seconds. In order to alleviate this situation, justice must be built. Some countries are now subsidizing crude oil over agriculture, overlooking the penitence that will arise from these decisions. Upon all, crude oil is only benefiting the wealthy not the poor people. Millions of people have lost their home, family, and their life-agriculture, because of the unexpected discovery of crude oil. The happiness of these people is their survival, irregardless of literacy.

The consequences of illiteracy, contrary to literacy, in Africa are very intriguing. Many poor farmers who based their life, hope, family, and survival on agriculture are now facing self-erasion. Because of their illiteracy, many of these poor farmers agric-products are undervalued by intransigent and unscrupulous co-operative managers, while others have died from overdose or self-medication due to their inability to read the prescription printed on the tablet box. According to the director of AAN, "illiteracy is the greatest threat to the development of Africa because it undermines the fragile democracies."

According to the latest UNESCO report, literacy remains a major barrier to the development of African countries. Literacy policies in Africa are diverse, but they commonly suffer from a lack of financial, material and human resources. Electricity and financial condition in Africa is making the issue of literacy unsolvable. For example, the term 'computer literacy' only applies to rich and wealthy international business owners in Africa. Electricity or power shortage also impacts computer literacy. We all know that a computer as any gadgets needs electricity to operate. Some families that are considered less fortunate can afford a small electrical generator. However, these 'techs' have their own negative sides: because of the voltage generated by an electrical generator, it has been warned that computer should not be boot during this process of electrical generation.

Harsh discipline in Africa is enervating literacy, even though it serves as the best option towards building good and respectable futures. But the authorities are taking a theoretical overdose of the issue. We all agree that discipline is vital for the African kids, but the excess of discipline is maltreatment. Many African kids had developed cold fear due to every day punishments. Many teachers had neglected their teaching duties of tutoring and advising for the so-called punishments fame. Even there is no significant difference between public school in Africa and the refuse dumping places. Some African governments are making lots of money from Agricultural businesses to crude oil businesses. Yet the population is suffering. Where are all these profits mapping to? When these kids have lost their educational privileges due to school authorities’ dictatorships, then, the only option is to become a school-drop out, even worse, premature pregnancy, or gangs. The heaven for these African kids is any continent or nation that is outside the Africa, such as the U.S, European countries, South America, and Australia, where freedom lies and great opportunity waits. Truly, “God bless America, the land of dreams.”

The question regarding this issue is: If literacy is attained in Africa, will it last long when the invidious government is still indisposed? If literacy is attained, will it last long when economic stability remains unreachable, and poverty rate is increasing with high rapidity? The answer is apparently, no. For literacy to be attained, economic conditions needs to be improved, and corruption must be displaced from the government, then, literacy will survive. Literacy in Africa cannot stands on its own without other things to back it up.

Source: http://www.helium.com/items/1007854-literacy-africa-major-issue

Lil wayne

Lil Wayne or as he calls himself Weezy F Baby, is a talented Hip Hop artist. He was discovered at the age of 12 and signed by Cash Money records at age 14. He lived with his mom before he started a new life as the son Of Birdman another Hip Hop artist. Weezy has a daughter called Reginae. Throughout his career he has made hit records like "Hustler Muzik", "Fireman", "Gossip", "Lollipop", and so on. He has also gotten awards for best collaboration and best rap songs.

Tha Carter (2004) signaled a change in direction for Lil Wayne. The album itself wasn't a huge departure from Lil Wayne's past three -- it's filled to the brim with tracks produced by Cash Money in-house producer Mannie Fresh, some of which could well have been left on the cutting room floor -- yet it showcased a more measured and mature performance by the rapper, who seemed newly emboldened and sported a new look on the album cover (i.e., dreadlocks). The change in direction was commercial as well as musical, as Tha Carter featured Lil Wayne's biggest hit in years, "Go DJ"; moreover, the album itself was a Top Five hit. Also in 2004, Lil Wayne began to be guest-featured regularly, starting with Destiny's Child's "Soldier," a Top Three hit.

I got some informations from: http://www.starpulse.com/Music/Lil_Wayne/Biography/

His newest hit song Lollipop is also a #1 hit

The value of African idioms and proverbs

The sayings of Africa are some of the most profound words you will ever hear. Take the famous Tanzanian proverb many hands make light work'. This is a saying that has been adopted all over the world and encourages people to work together. Another famous example is the Nigerian proverb It takes a whole village to raise a child'. These words of wisdom span the globe appearing in American movies and books.

The value of African idioms and proverbs is far reaching; there are numerous examples of the benefits of proverbs:

1. They share with the world the practical wisdom African people have learnt in their way of life. Take the Zulu proverb You cannot chase two antelope at once' this proverb developed when African people found they could only capture one animal at a time because if they tried to focus on more then one they would all get away. This practical wisdom of tackling one thing at a time applies to people all over the world not just those chasing after wildlife.

2. They provide an understanding of the way of life in Africa. The view on gender roles in Africa is summed up by the proverb from Ghana that says A woman is a flower in a garden; her husband is the fence around it'.

3. They help to dispel the belief that African people are barbaric and uneducated. There is often a stigma surrounding people who cannot speak English and are not educated in a typical western manner. When these proverbs are translated it is easy to see the intelligence and life experience African people possess. This can help make people understand that one society and its way of life is not superior to any other society and its way of life.

4. They sum up a moral or lesson in a clear and concise manner. It is often said that a picture can tell a thousand words. Proverbs have the ability to explain a thousand words in one simple sentence or statement. There are many long winded essays, articles and papers on how thinking positively is beneficial. The Tanzanian proverb One who bathes willingly with cold water doesn't feel the cold' sums this up in one line.

5. They tend to be uplifting and inspiring. One such example is the Zulu proverb You should face your responsibilities squarely, no elephant ever found it's trunk too heavy.'

6. Proverbs can get a hard hitting message across in a profound rather then a nasty or demoralizing manner. One such example is when you bite indiscriminately, you end up eating your own tail' (Zulu proverb). Another example is the Gambian proverb Words are like bullets; if they escape you can't catch them again'. These proverbs subtly warn people of the consequences of their actions.

7. They unify people around the world. Many proverbs can be interpreted in the same context by people with different cultures, religious beliefs and languages. The truths they speak can span the globe. The Ethiopian proverb No fly enters a mouth that is shut' is spoken in not only African villages, but in many middle eastern and European countries.

8. Proverbs can open the door to insightful and entertaining discussions. Using proverbs in a discussion is an entertaining way to narrate your point. They can also give a greater potency to any message you are trying to convey. For example, if you wanted to try and explain to someone the consequences of lying the Yoruba proverb You may tell little lies, small as a thorn, but they will grow to the size of a spear and kill you' poignantly teaches this lesson.

Source: http://www.helium.com/items/1007906-sayings-africa-profound-words