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BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2007

Was it just me or was this year's awards show kinda flat? I'm not sure if it was the performers or the set up. I know it didn't feel right without T.I.'s performance. :)

Loved David Banner's monologue (he repped for Michael Vick BIG time) and Katt Williams STILL keeps me rolling every time I see him on stage!

They say Nelly had his new girlfriend at the awards but sat beside Ashanti. I guess it was too late to change the

seating. But Ashanti was his biggest fan when he came out and did his thing on stage. Not so sure how true that rumor is because they look all hugged up at her 27th birthday celebration. This is obviously the same night as the awards becuase this is the same outfit. Happy BDay Ashanti!!!!!!!!!

Keyshia Cole and Ciara, we love your new look.....keep it up!!!! And speaking of Ciara, why did they put her on stage with that short (but cute) Hill Harper. I swear I just kept wishing he would grow!

DON'T STAY IN THAT RUT
Procrastination: One Reason Why Black Businesses Fail
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, African Americans are more likely to start a business - but are also more likely to fail at business than any other race. Let's address one common reason why many of our businesses don't survive: Procrastination.
Looking to kill your business? No problem, keep procrastinating. No one wants their business to go down the tubes, but procrastination is one of the most lethal ways to destroy a business from the inside out. Procrastination cuts off any possibility of success, even before you've taken on your first customer. It sucks the lifeblood from everything you hope to do by leaving you right there--in the valley of hopes and dreams--rather than on the mountain of action and results.
Not sure what some of the symptoms of procrastination are? Let's start with that client you promised to follow up with yesterday. Did you make the call? How about getting that business paperwork in order? Can you pull your taxes from three years ago within minutes? If not, then procrastination could be keeping you from fulfilling your promises, organizing your business and managing your finances to ensure your business is not pulled out from under you, by you.
Dante Lee is the president and CEO of Diversity City Media, a multicultural marketing and public relations firm based in Columbus, Ohio . His daily blog, BlackBusinessCoach.com, offers a FREE email and RSS subscription for black entrepreneurs and business owners.

TREATING KIDS WHO CATCH COLDS
Colds are going to last a week if you aggressively treat them; and about seven days if you leave them alone. (Symptoms can last longer in infants). Nature has provided about 200 or so different strains of colds to help jump start an infant's immune system. By getting little colds, babies will be better able to fight off other, more serious, infections. Nature provides an ample supply of human viruses and people provide the transport system so we can freely share them.

New parents are not prepared for snotty noses, coughing, and fever, especially in an infant. As a matter of fact, ANY fever tends to freak out novice Moms and Dads. Fever is the body's most primitive immune response and need not be feared. It should be viewed as an expected and welcomed response. When your body raises its temperature, viruses find it more difficult to replicate. If we keep loading kids up with acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), we are really defeating this beneficial fever response. If the kids are handling the fever well, it is often better to leave them alone. However, is perfectly fine to treat misery. Colds can cause body aches and headaches and babies do not understand discomfort. It is okay to treat for comfort, but don't let the thermometer tell you what to do.Except in very rare occasions, fever is not dangerous and will not cause brain damage (at least in kids). Inexperienced parents, on the other hand, seem to get brain damage when their child becomes ill.

Colds will occur with or without these recalled medications. Children will get better, with or without these recalled medications. Yes, they may be a more stuffy, and you will need to use some saline nasal spray and the feared, nose-sucker (nasal aspirator), but they will get better. Children may cough a bit more, but coughing helps clear a mucous-filled airway. You may have to get out that cool mist humidifier again.
And, finally, you may need to make some homemade chicken soup, often called Jewish Penicillin. If you can't, there is always Campbell's. Chicken soup not only hydrates and warms those mucous membranes; it tastes great, and will give you something to do while nature orchestrates that cure.

ENTERTAINMENT BLAST

Poor T.I.!!! I feel it was a set up. The Feds held a press conference today in downtown Atlanta to

display the collection of revolvers, automatic rifles, machine guns and pistols found in rap per T.I.'s home and car. Nothing unusual here: one would normally find guns like these in a collector's home. The fact that the collector is a convicted felon and popular rapper who obtained the weapons by illegal means is what makes this is a national news story. I am mad that he wasn't there for the BET awards and that Busta tried to steal the show. Oh and word has it Tiny is pregnant again. She lost her previous child due to all the stress she was under. So we will keep her in our prayers because we know she is under alot of stress.

I love New York. She is as ugly as Flava Flav. Please hurry up and cancel the show. NO more please. And why did they let that midget even come to the house???!!!!!!!!!!!

For all yall hip hop heads get ready for the LL cool J and Jay Z battle.....

PARTY PARTY PARTYYYYYY!!!