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YaBoyMartell — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:59:21 +0000

Hey People what Are you doing?? BBQ and Fire Works?? Let us know!!

18 Things A Grown Man Should Never Have

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:18:39 +0000

18 Things A Grown Man Should Never Have

Add page to favoritesBy Steve Calechman, Men's Health

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1. A black eye. Unless the rim hits your face mid-dunk, your peepers should remain unblemished. You're smart enough to talk your way out of any fight you're going to lose.

2. A witty e-mail signature. Quotes and song lyrics should be heard during toasts and karaoke performances, respectively. Don't let your electronic correspondence become the digital version of a motivational poster.

3. An empty refrigerator. Your larder should be amply stocked, your pantry provisioned. Always aim to be ready to create an on-the-fly, three-course dinner for her...along with breakfast in bed.

4. PlayStation thumb. When they're relaxing, grown men can behave like children. But if you devolve long enough to cause calluses or button-shaped bruises, you're assuredly missing out on life.

5. A key chain with a bottle opener. This bauble is both a gauche reminder of your college days and proof that you don't know how to apply leverage using available, impromptu bottle openers: a lighter, the back end of a fork.

6. A lucky shirt. Every shirt is lucky when worn by a man who knows that the harder he works the luckier he'll be.

7. An unstamped passport.

8. Olympic dreams. Exceptions: curling and archery.

9. Less than $20 in his wallet. Fiduciary nudity is negligence. A real man should always carry a business card and enough dough to pick up coffee, bagels, and the Sunday paper without whipping out the plastic.

10. A name for his penis. Even if it's a really clever name.

11. Any beer that costs less than $20 a case. And no exception for the grand-slam 30-pack that crosses that price threshold.

12. The need to quote The Big Lebowski/ Caddyshack/Superbad. Reciting someone else's lines reminds people that you haven't the wit to write your own.

13. A futon. Sure, beds are for sleeping. But such a meager, slouchy spread has never, in the history of sex, inspired a woman to say, "Take me on your futon."

14. Code words for ugly women. Actually, code words for anything.

15. A Nerf hoop in his living room. Keep the adolescent accoutrements where they belong: in the rec room or above the wastebasket in someone else's office.

16. A secret handshake.

17. Drinking glasses with logos. Especially those kitschy McDonald's Hamburglar ones.

18. A recent story with the phrase "So I said to the cop…"

The Naked Truth

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:17:06 +0000

The Naked Truth

Put on some clothes already. It just might save your marriage.

By Jesse Kornbluth, Best Life

My wife and I have been together for a decade, but I've never seen her naked by daylight. And not because she's unattractive--at 18 she got as far as the Miss Minnesota pageant, and today she can still be credibly described as the thinking man's Heather Locklear. So why the extreme modesty? Karen believes that relationships last longer when you protect the mystery.

While her cover-up may have started as a desire to obscure an aging body, over time we've come to understand that it's about something much finer: sovereignty. She rules her image, and she's in charge of that dramatic moment known as "the reveal."

That's the paradox of flesh. You anticipate, you dream, you fantasize. The reveal? Thrilling.

So why don't we hear more about the erotic power of mystery? I think it's because, in part, we find it uncomfortable and foreign. Telling all is the American way.

So I was delighted to encounter the contrarian thinking of Esther Perel, a Manhattan-based couples and family therapist. "To sustain an élan for the other, there must be a synapse to cross," she writes in Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Desire. "Eroticism requires separateness."

Having problems in your relationship? First, she suggests, create two e-mail accounts, and use them only to write to each other. There's one rule: You can't write about household issues. Think back to the start of your romance. Distance amplified heat then, and it can generate it now. Maybe that's why they call it Hotmail.

"Only connect," E. M. Forster wrote. No. Only disconnect. Let privacy and negligee separate me from a world of imperfection, disappointment, and decay. Please, let me step into another world, one I've waited for all day. In this intimate universe, the lights are dim, the music is exotic, and here she comes, this amazing woman. Can she be my wife? Or is she my mistress? Who cares? I'm all hers.

Why Guys Marry Some Girls (but Not Others)

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:15:12 +0000

All men have a secret wedding checklist: five traits they look for in a woman that say she's worth walking down the aisle for. He won't pop the question without 'em.

Add page to favoritesBy Beth Whiffen

It happens all the time: A guy spends months, even years, in a long-term relationship with a girl he really digs. But after dropping the I-don't-see-myself-ever-getting-married bomb, he suddenly turns around and ties the knot with a new chick. The factors that tip a dude from steady relationship to "till death do us part" seem like the ultimate unsolved mystery ... especially when you're in a solid LTR and aren't sure if your guy is even considering marriage.

It all comes down to some elusive qualities women have a hard time understanding but men are always on the lookout for, explains Willard Harley Jr., Ph.D., author of I Promise You: Preparing for a Marriage That Will Last a Lifetime. "Part of what makes him want to get married is chemistry and passion, but it's also about certain actions and behaviors that are more concrete than you'd think," says Harley. Below, we clue you in to five crucial traits that separate the girls men date from the ones who make them want to set a date.

Tie-the-Knot-Trait 1: She's Exciting and Always Evolving

You know how every season finale of your favorite TV show ends with a million unanswered questions and you can't freaking wait for the next one? Well, a girl can give her guy that same thrilling mix of exhilaration and anticipation by surprising him.

"She does this by being spontaneous and a little unpredictable, taking on new interests all the time, and revealing different facets of herself," explains Alon Gratch, Ph.D., author of If Love Could Think. By never letting life get static, this woman busts the myth that being married means feeling humdrum. "She makes being with her an adventure, as if there's always a new idea or activity just around the bend," says Gratch.

"With most of my girlfriends, I feared that we'd run out of things to talk about if we spent too much time together. But when I met my fiancée, Gwen, I kept discovering new layers to her. One day she came home from work with a stack of cookbooks; the next week she told me stories about how she loved designing outfits in high school. She's full of small surprises." —Brett, 29

"I dated a lot of girls who liked pushing boundaries, but it all seemed a little forced. My wife's sense of adventure, however, comes from within. She's naturally driven to challenge herself by trying new things. That's the kind of girl you want to marry. If you aren't continually fascinated by each other, it won't last." —Rob, 38

"The thing that makes my fiancée so captivating: She takes risks. I don't mean she bungee jumps off bridges. It's more that when a new opportunity comes along — a different facet to her job or the chance to meet new people at an event or party — she grabs it and proceeds. Her boldness makes her enchanting." —Bob, 27

Tie-the-Knot-Trait 2: She Really, Really Loves Sex

No big shocker here — a chick who enjoys twisting the sheets will always have a hopping social life. But when a woman makes the effort to have really connected sex that involves both body and mind, she goes from great girlfriend to marriage material in his view.

"Men crave sex that's erotic, but they also want sex that makes them feel deeply bonded," says Gratch. In other words, it's not all about wowing a guy with pretzel-like positions; a big part of having amazing booty is paying close attention to his mind-set and moods during the deed so sex reaches a higher, almost spiritual level.

Another thing that makes them think of the M word: when a woman is actively committed to keeping the passion on high boil. "A guy's biggest fear is that the great sex that made him think you were The One will fall by the wayside," explains Douglas Weiss, Ph.D., author of The 7 Love Agreements: Decisions You Can Make on Your Own to Strengthen Your Marriage. "A woman who puts effort into maintaining that sizzle is a dream come true."

"To make sure that the awesome sex we had when we first met didn't lose its passion, my wife came up with this idea for regular ‘sex bets.' For example, she'd bet me that I couldn't make her climax several times in a row, or I'd challenge her to initiate action in a semipublic spot. We have never fallen into a rut, and our competition keeps us feeling connected." —Jamie, 30

"My fiancée did this terrific thing when we first started having sex: After we were finished, she'd tell me how good I made her feel, that she really liked how I felt against her skin. It made me want to tell her what I liked too. Guys aren't supposed to admit it, but opening up about how sex affects us emotionally actually enhances the physical side of things." —Paul, 28

"My fiancée was up-front from the start about her desire for an extremely satisfying sex life; she never had any hang-ups about taking charge in bed or proposing out-there activities that a lot of women would be afraid to admit they were curious about. I could tell I wasn't getting ensnared in the classic bait-and-switch marriage that so many guys fall into — you know, when the action slows to a halt a year after you become husband and wife." —Russ, 34

Tie-the-Knot-Trait 3: She Makes It Clear He's Not Her Entire Life

It's flattering to a guy to realize that his girl thinks the world of him, but it's less appealing when he gets the impression that he is her world. That's why a girlfriend who retains her independence and sense of self, even as the relationship takes a serious turn, has definite wife appeal.

"A woman who depends on a man for her sense of fulfillment is a scary thing for a guy," says Gratch. "Men don't want to feel smothered or totally responsible for their partner's day-to-day happiness." The guy ideal: a chick who views coupledom as a solid partnership in which both she and her man still have separate identities.

"Before we were married, Jess would go out with her group of friends a lot, which I later became a part of. But she didn't put all of her focus on me. She made it clear that she was there to hang out with them. I really liked the fact that she wasn't the type of girl who ditches her girlfriends when she meets a guy. It made me confident that she'd always have her own life outside our relationship." —Sam, 33

"She definitely makes time for me so we can do things as boyfriend and girlfriend, but my fiancée also keeps up her own life. She has a weekly dinner with college friends, an art class every Thursday night, plus the responsibilities of her job as a journalist. I like that she doesn't check with me first to see what I want to do and she doesn't offer to bail out of an event or night out with pals in favor of always being with me." —Charles, 35

Tie-the-Knot-Trait 4: ...Yet She Still Conveys How Very Important He Is to Her

Okay, so men dig independent chicks. But there's a fine line between being independent and acting aloof and detached. Guys settle down with a woman who regularly reveals her tender side and shows him that no matter what happens, she's got his back.

"Men view life as a struggle or war that they're fighting, and they want someone who'll be on their side at all times, through thick and thin," says Gratch. "This doesn't mean that a woman should mother him or assist him with every little detail of his life; it's more about consistently doing small, nurturing things that let him know you really care."

A couple of examples: Bringing him a treat when he tells you he isn't feeling well or complimenting his brilliance after he finishes a stressful work project. "These gestures are tiny, but they reassure a man that his girl is solidly on his team," says Gratch.

"When we first started becoming a serious couple, my fiancé accepted a new job that required a lot of travel and attention. Still, even from hotels across the country, she took the time to call and check in on how my day was going and e-mail me little messages. She even stocked my refrigerator with beer and sandwiches before she'd leave on another trip. Her concern and thoughtfulness helped push our relationship to a higher level." —David, 28

"Every so often, my in-laws and I will get into an argument. But from the very first one, my wife has always respectfully defended me, and this made me want to be with her forever. She loves her parents and values their opinions, of course, and she and I don't always see eye to eye. Yet no matter what the issue is, she still lets her family know that she's sticking by me. This is a big thing for guys. I know it sounds ridiculous, but men tend to see themselves as misunderstood lone wolves."-Alan, 30

Tie-the-Knot-Trait 5: She Wants Him to Be the Best Man He Can Be

Men don't secretly want their girlfriends to bark orders at them like a drill sergeant. It's more about helping him reach his potential by actively supporting his goals, even pushing him a teensy bit so he can succeed in whatever he does.

"Young guys tend to try to get away with as little as possible, and a lot of women let them, thinking that it would be out of line to challenge their man," says Harley. "But a man admires a woman who encourages him to shape up and toe the line ... as long as she has his best interests in mind and isn't trying to mold him."

This also means calling his bluff and not letting him get away with slacking off. "Even though it might seem like tough love at the time, she helps him achieve and accomplish things, and deep down he appreciates her for that," says Harley.

"Before we got engaged, the woman who is now my fiancé told me that she thought I was drinking too much, working too hard, and not taking care of myself. Ouch. But when I actually took in what she said, I knew that she was right and she was looking out for me. No other girlfriend had ever been so honest." —Ryan, 29

"I wasn't on speaking terms with my father for years, and when I told my girlfriend this and that I just didn't care about having a relationship with him anymore, she didn't nod sympathetically. She made me call him and work things out because she knew I'd eventually regret it if I didn't. She had the guts to disagree with me about something most women wouldn't want to get involved in." —Shawn, 31

10 Things You Should Never Say to a Woman

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:11:25 +0000

10 Things You Should Never Say to a Woman

Do you really have it "under control"?

Add page to favoritesBy Jessica Murphy

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Madame, that is by far the ugliest nose I have ever seen, and I compliment you on it—it suits you!
—Peter Sellers, "The Pink Panther"

It's true: Some comments are better left unsaid.

But as a sophisticated man of the 21st century, you already know this. You know you're not supposed to comment on your girlfriend's weight, or tell her that her friends are hot. And you know she probably feels the same way you do about the phrase, "Can we still be friends?"

Additionally, you've found that honesty, while valued in most situations, can sometimes offend. What you say to defuse tension in an argument often stokes the fire. We understand that the female psyche can be complicated, and we're here to demystify what may seem like strategically placed trapdoors.

Here are 10 things most women don't want to hear:

1) "What did you do to your hair?"
Unless we've cut our own hair—this is not common—someone else did something to our hair. It wasn't us. And most likely we've gone to a lot of trouble and expense for it. "I like your new haircut" is infinitely better, and shows you're paying attention. It's also far superior to the generic "You look different," which tells us you're as clueless as ever.

2) "They both look the same to me."
We understand you care a lot less than we do about the outfits or the registry dishware we're asking you to compare. But they can't possibly look exactly the same, can they? Give us something. Anything. Mentally roll the dice and pick one, so we don't worry about your vision—or worse, that you don't care.

3) "Relax."
A kissing cousin to "Don't get so worked up," this generally creates the exact opposite effect you're shooting for. When you say "Relax," what we hear is that you think that we're being irrational over nothing, and this makes us do anything but relax.

4) "I've got it all under control."
Ha! Famous last words. Refrain from using them if you don't want us to take fiendish delight in your getting lost because you won't stop for directions (if we're late, there will be fiendish fuming), or because you're missing a piece to your flat-screen television because you said you didn't need to read the assembly instructions.

5) "You're not one of those feminists, are you?"
Yikes. Chivalry may be nearly dead, but saying this will drive the last spear through its heart. Feminist or not, a woman is likely to be offended by the question. Just be yourself. Be kind, open the door, offer to pay, and go from there. We can choose to accept or share in your generosity.

6) "When are you due?"
Take one second to imagine a woman turning to you and responding, "I'm not pregnant," or "I had the baby six months ago," and you'll understand why you should eradicate this question from your vocabulary. In one nanosecond, innocent—even considerate—curiosity can turn to deadly, if unintentional, offense. And there's just no way to recover from this one.

7) "You're being emotional."
In the heat of the moment this may be true. But unless you want your partner to become more emotional or get angry, you're better off keeping this observation and its off-limits follow-up question—"Is it that time of month?"—to yourself.

8) "You're acting just like your mother/my mother/my ex-girlfriend."
All three are problematic. An ex should be mentioned sparingly, and never in comparison. Why would we want to remind you of a person you broke up with? And come to mention it, why are you thinking about her? You see the slippery slope. Conjuring an image of our mother or your mother can be equally grating. We want you to treat us as individuals and not as mere products of your (or our) upbringing.

9) "You complete me."
We've seen "Jerry Maguire" and most other romantic comedies far more often than you, and while we may (or may not) like cheesy movie lines, they usually fail in real life. We understand that the possibility of romance makes inexplicable things come out of a man's—and sometimes a woman's—mouth, but keep the compliments real and honest and sincere and say you love someone when you mean it.

10) "Do you really think you should be eating that?"
Yes. She should be eating it. Even if she told you she's given it up.

Jessica Murphy is a freelance writer based in Seattle.

She's a Keeper!

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:08:51 +0000

"She's a Keeper!"

Add page to favoritesBy Kristin Bailey Murphy

It happens to most men sooner or later: He's dating someone, things are going well, then... wham! The woman does something small and seemingly inconsequential that makes him fall for her, hard. What, you may be asking yourself, is that special element that changes his thinking from "She's fun" to "She's The One?" Well, it turns out men are more than happy to walk down memory lane and reveal those pivotal moments—and Catherine Cardinal, Ph.D., dating expert and author of The Cure for the Common Life, explains what women everywhere can learn from their stories!

"She got my weird sense of humor"
The case history: "Not long after we'd begun dating, Anneli unexpectedly showed up on the set of a short film I was making. The scene we were shooting was… how can I put it? A little bit crude. I've dated girls that have been kind of uptight about stuff I think is hysterical, so after the scene was over I didn't know what to expect. I was relieved — and kind of surprised — to see that it made her laugh. In fact, she was laughing so hard that tears were streaming down her face and she could barely breathe. That's when I knew I had a good one. Two months later I proposed."
—Matt Ballard, 35, New York, NY; married to Anneli for two years

Love lesson learned: A shared sense of humor is essential
Let's face it: No matter how much you love someone, your life together will get dull if you can't laugh your way through it. "Choosing someone who is not rigid and who can let go with a good belly laugh, especially over the same things you find funny, is a win-win situation," says Dr. Cardinal. "It ensures you'll have an animated, lively life." And how great is it to know your mate finds you fun and entertaining? In other words, she gets you!

"She challenged me to do the right thing"
The case history: "I knew Marianne was The One when she encouraged me to work through a tough situation I was having with a co-worker. She allowed me to vent but also challenged me to see things from another perspective and not take the easy way out and ignore the situation, which was my impulse. Because of her influence, I was able to approach my co-worker and get a better understanding of where he was coming from. After that I knew Marianne would never be someone who walked behind me, but someone who would always stand next to me."
—Ken Kish, 33, San Clemente, CA; married to Marianne for six years

Love lesson learned: Disagreements can help you grow closer
It's easy to unconditionally support someone's every decision. Challenge your date to live up to certain standards, though, and you'll gain even more points by showing you've got a backbone—and that he or she will become a better person as a result. "Anyone who encourages you to face a challenge is more likely to be a consistent, predictable partner—and one who realizes that unless you grow, you both get held back," says Dr. Cardinal.

"She allows me to pursue my passion, even though it takes time away from her"
The case history: "I knew Marnie was a cool girl when she never gave me grief about being a surfer. That was a big deal because my previous girlfriend was always mad when I went surfing instead of spending every nanosecond with her. The clincher? Once, Marnie drove eight hours with me from Atlanta to Florida just so I could get in the water. After that, how could I not fall for her? Even now, she's still OK with me taking off to the beach every weekend. She lets me do my thing because she knows it keeps me centered and happy. I don't know many guys — or any surfers — that get away with that!"
—Dirk Aulabaugh, 36, Los Angeles, CA; married to Marnie for ten years

Love lesson learned: Respecting someone's interests creates greater intimacy
Everyone needs a personal passion or two; otherwise life can become unfulfilling. Allow your partner to find inner satisfaction this way, and he or she will be happier with life, him- or herself and with you. "As far as spending time together, remember this: It's quality, not quantity that matters," says Dr. Cardinal. A person who values you, who makes the most out of the time you spend together and doesn't whine about separation, is a grown-up. That's someone to plan a life with.

"She's not put off by my bad habits"
The case history: "Marissa is the only girl I've dated that doesn't get grossed out by my bad habits. I'll put the empty OJ carton back in the fridge, and I've been known to make certain bodily noises at inopportune times (like when I'm standing right next to her). I knew she was a keeper, though, while I was clipping my toenails in bed one night. A toenail flew out and hit her on her eyebrow! Most girls would have freaked out, but she just laughed and punched me in the arm. Obviously, I have some bad traits… so for her not to hassle me about them? I'm the luckiest guy I know."
—Danny Murphy, 31, Clarksville, TN; dating Marissa for three years

Love lesson learned: Accept him flaws and all, and he'll love you for it
Each of us has a version of cutting our toenails in bed and wants to be loved in spite of it: It's all part of being human. We're not saying women shouldn't speak up if something truly bothers them, but that they should do so gently, pick their battles—and be at peace with the possibility that he may not change. "Tolerance is vital in a relationship," says Cardinal. "We all have bad habits, but with tolerance, you'll share days together that feel safe and comfortable."

"She preferred take-out and TV to a night on the town"
The case history: "I knew Dana was special when she took a seven-hour bus ride from NYC to come visit me in Richmond, VA. That may not sound like a big deal, but let me tell you, anyone who's spent the night on a Greyhound can attest to how hellish it is. But she did it for me and she did it without complaining. As if that wasn't enough, when I picked her up, she told me she'd rather get cheap beer and take-out and watch 80s movies all weekend, instead of going out on the town. Man down! Now we have two kids and a mortgage… and I love her more than I ever have."
—Marcus Ashley, 34, Austin, TX; married to Dana for five years

Love lesson learned: Men go gaga for low-maintenance gals
It's cliché but true: High-maintenance women who need to be wined, dined, and paid attention to every moment will wear a guy out. "You shouldn't have to tap dance for your mate!" says Dr. Cardinal. So before you insist on receiving flowers every month or going to the most expensive restaurants in town, ask yourself: Do all these trimmings really matter if you're with someone you truly adore? And trust us, he will adore you all the more when he sees he can kick back and be himself.

Kristin Bailey Murphy has written for Tokyopop.com and Realfamiliesrealfun.com. For the other side of this story, read First Date Signs He's a Keeper.

Article courtesy of Happen magazine, www.happenmag.com.

The Male Brain, Explained

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:07:21 +0000

The Male Brain, Explained

By Laura Schaefer

Women have puzzled over it for years—why the heck do men do the things they do? Why do they profess their love for you one minute, then ignore you the next (say, when an Attila the Hun special turns up on TV)? Why can they not remember our birthdays? Let science explain some of these conundrums—and help you rev up your relationships!

Be patient with his memory
The hippocampus, where initial memories are formed, occupies a smaller percent of the male brain than the female brain. If on your first date he can't remember where you work, even though you told him all about it when you met, just remember that size matters … hippocampus size, that is. Don't take it personally. (Oh, and don't be surprised when, months down the line, he has no clue you've just changed your hair.)

Don't expect him to get hints
Have a crush on him? You may have to put it out there, because men aren't as skilled at women at reading subtle emotional cues. As Dr. Larry Cahill of the University of California at Irvine puts it, "We have been assuming that the ways in which emotions are organized in the brain are essentially similar in men and women," but they aren't. Parts of the limbic cortex, which is involved in emotional responses, are smaller in men than in women. Additionally, scientists at McMaster University have found that guys have a smaller density of neurons in areas of the temporal lobe that deal with language processing. That's why it's probably a good idea to tell him straight-up how you're feeling ("I'm kind of hurt that you forgot I hate sushi"). Expecting him to infer from your hints could leave both of you scratching your heads.

Don't take conversation lulls personally
Fact is, guys in general just aren't as verbally adept as women are. Large parts of the cortex — the brain's outer layer that does a big part of recognizing and using subtle language cues — are thinner in men than they are in women. A study led by Dr. Godfrey Pearlson of Johns Hopkins University has shown that two areas in the frontal and temporal lobes that play an important role in language processing are significantly smaller in men. Using MRIs, the Johns Hopkins scientists measured gray matter volumes in several brain regions in 17 females and 43 males. Women had 23 percent more volume than men in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and 13 percent more volume than men in the superior temporal cortex. "Women," explains Dr. Cahill, "excel in being able to come up with appropriate words, given cues." Men — not so much. Don't expect him to chatter with you on dates with the skill of a girlfriend, and don't assume he's not interested in you if he occasionally lets the conversation lapse. Think of it this way: He's simply basking in moments of quiet companionship.

Appreciate his naturally upbeat nature
Does he seem to be "up" most of the time? It's not your imagination: Male brains produce 52 percent more serotonin (the chemical that influences mood) than female brains, according to a study done at McGill University. And studies show that fewer men than women suffer from depression. Guys may also have an easier time rolling with life's big stresses. If he tells you he recently lost his golden lab or suffered a job loss and doesn't get all teary, it doesn't mean he's heartless; rather, he has healthy stores of serotonin.

Don't expect his take on your relationship history to match yours
He may be incapable of seeing your shared past the way you do. Brain images have started to show that men and women use their brains in vastly different ways. For example, women use the left part of the amygdala — the part of the brain that creates emotional reactions to events — to put memories in order by emotional strength, meaning that something emotionally important to them (like a great first date a couple of months ago) will be ordered in front of what they ate for breakfast yesterday. Men, however, use the right part of the amygdala to put memories in order. Traditionally, the right hemisphere of the brain is associated with the central action of an event, while the left hemisphere is associated with finer details. Translation: You'll both remember your first date, but he might not remember the color of your sweater or the light rain that was falling that night. It doesn't mean he was checked out; it just means he's a guy.

Remember his brain is his largest sex organ
In males of several species including humans, the preoptic area of the hypothalamus is greater in volume, in cross-sectional area and in the number of cells. In men, this area is more than two times larger than in women, and it contains twice as many cells. And what, say you, does this have to do with the horizontal mambo? Plenty. This area of the hypothalamus is in charge of mating behavior.

This small structure connects to the pituitary gland, which releases sex hormones. So if your bf wants to get intimate all the time and you feel like Ms. Low Desire, remember: You're just experiencing normal, brain-based differences.

Laura Schaefer is the author of Man with Farm Seeks Woman with Tractor: The Best and Worst Personal Ads of All Time. For the other side of this story, read The Female Brain, Explained.

Article courtesy of Happen magazine, www.happenmag.com.

BULLET WAS STOPPED BY HER WEAVE!!!

YaBoyMartell — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:58:56 +0000

SUPER-WEAVE!!! WOMAN IS SHOT IN THE HEAD BY EX-BOYFRIEND … BUT THE BULLET WAS STOPPED BY HER WEAVE!!!

February 20, 2009. Talk about lucky. MediaTakeOut.com has learned that a few days ago, a woman with a VERY THICK weave survived a gunshot to the head.

Here’s how the AP is reporting it:

Other than having a bit of a headache, a Kansas City woman was uninjured after a bullet fired at her ended up tangled in her hair weave. Police said the 20-year-old woman was in a convenience store parking lot late Wednesday when a man flagged her down and told her that her ex-boyfriend still loved her.

She replied, "Well I don’t love him," then heard gunshots. She said she looked behind the vehicle and saw her ex-boyfriend firing a handgun at her. She stomped her accelerator and fled, then turned into another parking lot and called police.

Surprisingly, the woman was briefly hospitalized, but doctors told MediaTakeOut.com that she received NO INJURIES.

Wow …

Rihanna -- The Face of a Battered Woman

YaBoyMartell — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:26:13 +0000

What do you think about Rihanna's face?

thanks TMZ!!!!!

Click on reply and post your comments!!!!

MAN STRANGLES HIS WIFE TO DEATH DURING SEX

YaBoyMartell — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:54:57 +0000

February 18, 2009. MediaTakeOut.com has learned that a British man is accused of STRANGLING his wife to death during sex .

Here’s how the UK paper the Daily Mail is reporting it:

Colin Scully, 53, denies murdering Tracey, 39, but previously admitted to police that he had strangled her after she shouted the name 'Paul' during a moment of passion at their home in April last year.

He said he believed his wife was referring to Paul Deighton — a man they met at a scooter club to whom she had been sending explicit text messages

Here’s how dude allegedly told on himself:

In his interview with police, [Colin] said: ‘I strangled her, didn’t I?’

James Sampson, prosecuting, said : “He denied meaning to have killed her, but what else could he have meant?”

'He knelt on her chest, causing bruising, and pinned her down crucifix-style to the bed, where he strangled her using one arm,' he added.

A post-mortem revealed that Mrs Scully died as a result of compression to the neck.

Some of y’all better start putting up CUE CARDS on the headboard … cause a slip up could be DEADLY!!!

http://www.mediatakeout.com/2009/30729-nuh_uhhhh_man_strangles_his_wife_to_death_during_sex__after_she_yells_out_another_dudes_name.html

Drinking Games: Drug Dealer

YaBoyMartell — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:22:19 +0000

Drug Dealer

1 deck of cards
6+ players

Players should sit in a circle. Get as many cards as there are players for Drug Dealer. There should be one ace and one king mixed with the cards.

Any other cards will determine the the boot factor, so use lower value cards for less alcohol consumption, and vice-versa.

1. Mix up cards and distribute one to each player. Players look only at their own card. The player with the ace is the drug dealer and the person with the king is the cop.

2. The drug dealer must discreetly wink at any other player. Any player who sees the wink must then say "The deal has been made." The cop then identifies his/her self, and it is up to them to determine who the dealer is.

Note: If the cop sees the wink, the drug dealer must drink for 5 seconds. Play is restarted.

3. For each wrongly guessed player, the cop must drink the value on that players card. That card can then be removed.

4. When the cop guesses correctly, the drug dealer must drink the number of the remaining cards left between players.

5. The game is restarted once the drug dealer has been identified.

Drink Games: Drink Bitch

YaBoyMartell — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:20:55 +0000

Drink Bitch

1 deck of cards
3 players

1. Deal a card to each player. Place the rest of the pile in the center.

2. Each player takes turns to flip through the deck and;

a) if one of the cards is the same as his/her card, the player must take ten drinks. (eg. your king and a king in the deck.)

b) if the card is ranked next to your card you take 5 drinks. (eg. your kind and a queen or ace in the deck.)

c) When the deck is done, start over.

3. The last person drinking wins.

Driking Games: Thirty One

YaBoyMartell — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:19:53 +0000

Thirty One

1 deck of cards
beer
4+ players

The game follows the same premise as Blackjack, but with some important variations.

1. The object of the game is to get as close to 31 points in your hand without going over. Aces are 11, all face cards are 10 points, and all other cards are face value.

2. Each player is dealt three cards, two face-down, and one face-up. The play rotates, like in Blackjack, for additional cards.

At any point in the game, if you think you have a high hand, 28 points or so, you can "knock," which means everyone else has one last draw to add to their hand. After everyone plays their last card, the hands are laid down.

a) The person with the lowest point total has to drink an entire beer before they lose again in an ensuing hand.

b) If the person who knocked has the lowest point total, that player must also drink an additional penalty beer for poor play.

c) If someone does not finish their beer before losing again, they must drink yet another penalty beer.

d) Finally, anytime someone has a total of 31 in their hand, they immediately place their cards down and everyone else is a loser (and must drink).

Drinking Games: Baseball

YaBoyMartell — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:14:52 +0000

Baseball

4 shot glasses
1 quarter
4+ players

1. Set up the four shot glasses in a row going away from home base (the designated shooting spot for the quarter). Fill them with beer or similar beverage.

2. Each player on the visiting team takes turns shooting the quarter at the shot glasses. The first glass represents a single, the second a double, the third a triple, and the last a home run. Three strikes (misses of all shot glasses) and you are out. Three outs and the other team is up to bat.

3. The game follows as regular baseball and runs are scored in the same way (except that you have to keep track of the runners on base in your head).

4. If a player makes the quarter into a shot glass (gets a hit), he must drink the contents of the shot glasses behind the one he made. For example, if he hits a single, he must drink the remaining three shot glasses full of beer. If he hits a triple, he only has to drink one. If he gets an out, he must drink all four.

5. The opposite team must drink for each run the other team scores.

Drinking Games: Blow Me

YaBoyMartell — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:14:14 +0000

Blow Me

1 bottle
1 deck of cards
4+ players

1. To start Blow Me, take a deck of cards and stack them on top of a bottle (beer, vodka, whatever..).

2. Each person then tries to blow the cards off the deck.

3. If they can blow one card off than everyone drinks, if they blow more than one off nothing happens, BUT when somebody blows the whole deck of cards off the bottle they must drink the entire time while everyone sings the following tune:

*We will use the name Julie as as example...

"Oh here's to sister (when its a guy you say brother) Julie, sister Julie, sister Julie, oh here's to sister Julie who's with us tonight. She eats it, she beats it, she even mistreats it, so drink mother f*cker, drink mother f*cker, drink mother f*cker drink!"

...and the crowd can sing as fast or as slow as they would like.

Drinking Game: Higher or Lower

YaBoyMartell — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:11:58 +0000

The Higher or Lower drinking game is simple, and can be a great game for you and your friends to play. Just follow the simple instructions below, and enjoy!

Instructions

Get a deck of cards, and a friend (you can play this with more people but you'll have to do it two at a time). Get one person to hold the deck of cards, then have that person pick up a card and show it. Follow on by picking up another card, not allowing the other person to see it.

Say to the person 'higher or lower?' - they must guess whether the card in your hand is higher or lower then the last card put down. So if the first card you put down was a five, and you say to the person higher or lower and they guess that the next card is going to be higher then a five. If it is higher you keep playing, if its not higher then a five, then that person has to drink.

You keep playing until all the cards are gone. Then move on to the next person if there are any... Have fun!

Drinking Game: Drop the Dime

YaBoyMartell — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:11:11 +0000

Drop the Dime Drinking Game

Back to Drinking Games [A-Z]

Requirements
You’ll need a Dime (or 5p), an empty pint glass, a cigarette and some king size Rizlas

Setup
Stretch some Rizlas across the top of the pint glass & fold the edges down.

How to play
Once the Rizlas have tightly sealed the mouth of the glass. Place the coin on top of the paper in the center. Then light the cigarette. Each player must take it in turns to burn a hole in the paper until it becomes less and less. It’s like a quicker and easier game of Jenga, sort of. When the Dime eventually falls into the glass, the loser has to neck a pint of beer…! Its that simple.

Hints
Blowing very gently when one of your opponents are taking their turn can be very effective!

And Finally..
Please remember to drink safely!

Drinking GAMES: Heads or Tails

YaBoyMartell — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:10:13 +0000

Heads or Tails

Requirements
You will need a large selection of alcohol. (Beers, Alco pops, spirits, juices etc)

Setup
Arrange players to sit in a circle... somebody will need to donate a coin (something like a 2p)

How to play
One person starts off by pouring a small amount of a drink of their choice into a pint glass then the next person sitting next to them flips the coin. If they get heads then they then have to add something into the glass.

But, if they get tails they have to down whatever is in the pint glass.

Additions
Everybody in the circle could have just had a go at putting a drink into the glass when you get tails so think about what you make other people drink... be nice =)

And Finally..
Please remember to drink safely!

Drinking Game: Guess Who

YaBoyMartell — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:07:23 +0000

Guess Who Drinking Game

Requirements
Participants of LEGAL AGE, shot glasses, alcohol of choice, pencils and paper, a hat or medium size bag.

Setup
Set up is simple. Give all players a pencil and a piece of paper.

How to play
Each player should write down a secret about themselves fold it up and drop it into the hat or bag. The first person would pick a secret out of the bag and try to guess whose secret it is. If they are wrong the, the person has to take a shot. If their right the person whose secret was revealed has to take a shot. This game can be played in random order. The game is over when everyone's secret is revealed or until you are too drunk to continue.

Hints
This game is good for adult sleepovers. Not recommended for people who have to drive afterwards.

And Finally..
Please remember to drink safely!

DRINKING GAMES : RING OF DEATH

YaBoyMartell — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:05:00 +0000

Ring of Death Drinking Game

Requirements

People, 1 deck of cards & Alcoholic beverages - this game is not just for beer drinkers!

Instructions

To start off you place a large glass in the center of the table. then place the cards face down in a ring around the glass.

In this game each card has a value. cards 1-6 are allocate drinks. i.e.: if you pick up a 3 you get to allocate 3 drinks to anyone in the game. you may decide to split it up and allocate 1 drink to 3 people, or you could be mean and give them all to one person!

Card number 7 is a toilet pass. You are not allowed to leave the table without one of these cards (unless to get more alcohol of course!)

Card 8 is 'pass a drink forward'. If you draw this, the person to your right has a drink.

Card 9 is 'pass a drink backwards' If you draw this the person to your left has a drink.

The person who picks up card number 10 gets to make a rule. For example you can only hold your beer with your left hand or you have to cluck like a chicken before you drink. If anyone forgets to apply the rule they have to drink.

The person who flips a Jack over becomes a thumb master. This is a powerful card. The thumb master can place his/her thumb on his forehead at any point during the game. The rest of the group have to follow suit. The last person to put their thumb on their forehead has to drink.

Once the next Jack has been drawn they become the new thumb master. There may be only one thumb master at any time during the game. If you 'fake it' or put your thumb on your forehead first when you are not thumb master and you are caught, then you must drink.

The Queen is the scattergories card. If you flip a queen over, you must choose a topic i.e.: breeds of chickens or brands of beer. You then proceed around the circle naming a 'breed of chicken' or 'type of beer' until someone cant answer. You have 5 seconds to answer. If you cant, you drink.

And lastly, the king. Each time a king is picked, a portion of the holders drink is poured into the glass in the center of the table. The person who draws the last king must contribute to the kitty and then scull the entire glass. The game is over when this glass is finished.

JUST GOES TO PROVE THAT THERE'S SOMEONE FOR EVERYO

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:19:20 +0000

wow

APPLICATION FOR A PIECE OF ASS

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:14:48 +0000

If any of you players need one here ya go

http://www.yaboymartell.com/afpa.htm

APPLICATION FOR A PIECE OF ASS

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AGE _____ PHONE (__)______________social security # __________________________

COLOR/HAIR _______________ REAL? ________ COLOR /EYES ____________________

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CHEST/BREAST SIZE _______

MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED ____ SINGLE ____ DIVORCED ____ OTHER____

ARE BREAST OR BALLS REAL? ______

DO YOU LIKE THEM: SUCKED_____________ KISSED__________ CARRESSED_________________ SQUEEZED______ CHEWED___________NONE OF THE ABOVE _____ OTHER_____________________________

CAN YOU STAY OUT LATE? (Yes/No)

HOW LATE? _____ ALL NIGHT? __________SEVERAL DAYS_____

DO YOU LIKE TO BE SCREWED? ________ HOW OFTEN? _________ ORAL SEX? _________

PUSSY SIZE: SMALL _____ MEDIUM ______ LARGE_________ EX-LARGE__________

WHILE SCREWING, DO YOU: FAINT_____ FART_____ MOAN_____HUM_____ SCREAM____ WHISTLW____ YODEL____ SCRATCH____ ALL OF THE ABOVE____ JUST LAY THERE_____

WHEN YOU CUM DO YOU: WIGGLE____ WOBBLE_____ TWIST____ JERK____ SCREAM_____ CRY____ OR JUST START HUMPING LIKE HELL__________

KIND OF SCREW OU LIKE? FAST____ SUPER FAST____ SLOW____ ALL NIGHT__________

HOW MANY TIMES? ____________ COMMENTS _______________________________________

HOW LONG DO YOU LIKE TO SCREW AT INEINTERVAL? _____________________________

WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO SCREW RIGHT NOW? __________________________________

WHO HAVE YOU SCREWED BEFORE? GIVE TWO REFERENCES, (NOT IMMEDIATE FAMILY)

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IS APPLICATION IS FAVORABLE, WHAT ARE YOUR CHARGES, IF ANY?

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Nationwide texts about Conroe lynching....

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:11:23 +0000

Nationwide texts about Conroe lynching just a rumor, law enforcement says
A frenzy of text messages crossing the nation about a lynching of a black man in Conroe is nothing more than a rumor, law enforcement officials said...
as stated here -
http://www.topix.com/city/conroe-tx/200 ... ement-says

STAY TUNED - PartyPostings.com is working hard to bring you more information as this story develops
what do you think!?!?!?!?

is it time for us 2 impeach washingtonDC...

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:10:39 +0000

How many zeros in a billion?

This is too true to be funny.

The next time you hear a politician use the
word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about
whether you want the 'politicians' spending
YOUR tax money.

A billion is a difficult number to comprehend,
but one advertising agency did a good job of
putting that figure into some perspective in
one of it's releases.

A.
A billion seconds ago it was 1959.

B.
A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.

C.
A billion hours ago our ancestors were
living in the Stone Age.

D.
A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet.

E.
A billion dollars ago was only
8 hours and 20 minutes, at the rate our government
is spending it.

While this thought is still fresh in our brain...
let's take a look at New Orleans .
It's amazing what you can learn with some simple division.

Louisiana Senator, Mary Landrie (Du )
is presently asking Congress for
250 BILLION DOLLARS to rebuild New Orleans .

Interesting number...what does it mean?

A.
Well... if you are one of the 484,674 residents of New Orleans (every man, woman, and child) you each get $516,528.

B.
And... if you have one of the 188,251 homes in
New Orleans , your home gets you $1,329,787.

C.
Or... if you are a family of four...
your family gets $2,066,012.

Washington , D. C.

HELLO!

Are all your calculators broken??

Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL License Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax)
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Tax
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service charge taxes
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax (Truckers)
Sales Taxes
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
Telephone Fe deral, State and Local Surcharge Tax
Telep hone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Tax
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax

STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?

Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago..
and our nation was the most prosperous in the world.

We had absolutely no national debt...
We had the largest middle class in the world...

and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.
What happened?
Can you spell 'politicians!'

And I still have to press '1' for English.
I hope this goes around the USA at least 100 times

What the heck happened?????

35 Best Jobs for African Americans in 2009

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:09:02 +0000

35 Best Jobs for African Americans in 2009

35 Best Jobs for African Americans in 2009
Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer

Unfortunately, not many people are a stranger to the downward spiraling economy that began in December 2007 and continued to deplete throughout 2008.

In fact, November 2008 marked some of worst numbers in decades in terms of job loss The unemployment rate among African Americans, for example, remained high at 11.2 percent. November also counted 1.9 million jobs lost from the entire labor force throughout 2008 alone; two-thirds of those losses occurred in the last three months. The number of unemployed persons increased from 10.1 million in October to 10.3 million people in November, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Since 2007, the number of unemployed persons has increased by 3.1 million, and the unemployment rate has gone up by 2 percent. For the 10.3 million currently unemployed people, however, there is hope for some reprieve in 2009.

The labor force is expected to increase by 12.8 million workers over the 2006 -2016 period, according to the BLS. Total employment is expected to increase by 10 percent to 166.2 million over that period as well, while an estimated 15.6 million jobs will be added by 2016. Also by that time, our work force will be more diverse By 2016, African Americans are estimated to constitute 12.3 percent of the work force.

While 2016 seems like a long way off today, a certain number of new jobs will be added each year leading up to 2016 -- including in 2009. It should be noted, however, that jobs that will be added won't be evenly distributed across industries and occupational groups. It goes without saying that changes in consumer demand, technology and the like will continue to affect the economic structure.

Here are 35 jobs that saw growth among African Americans in the second half of 2008, according to the BLS, marking them as some of the best to look for in the New Year.*

1. Public relations manager

2. Computer and information systems manager

3. Wholesale and retail buyer, except farm products

4. Meeting and convention planner

5. Appraisers and assessors of real estate

6. Budget analyst

7. Personal financial adviser

8. Insurance underwriter

9. Operations research analyst

10. Architect, except naval

11. Surveyor, cartographer and photogrammetrist

12. Electrical and electronics engineer

13. Market and survey researcher

14. Chemical technician

15. Social worker

16. Clergy

17. Designer

18. Editor

19. Broadcast and sound engineering technician and radio operator

20. Respiratory therapist

21. Parking enforcement worker

22. Private detective and investigator

23. Gaming services worker

24. Transportation attendant

25. Residential adviser

26. Door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors

27. Court, municipal and license clerk

28. Receptionist and information clerk

29. Shipping, receiving and traffic clerk

30. Drywall installer, ceiling tile installer and taper

31. Highway maintenance worker

32. Automotive service technician and mechanic

33. Baker

34. Driver/sales worker and truck driver

35. Crane and tower operator

*Data reflects figures based on the second and third quarter employment numbers according to the Current Population Survey released by the BLS.

**Third quarter employment numbers.

***Salary figures according to CBSalary.com

Rachel Zupek is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.

PETA Urges Ben & Jerry's to save cows & To Use....

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:07:30 +0000

VERMONT -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent a letter to Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, cofounders of Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc., urging them to replace cow's milk they use in their ice cream products with human breast milk, according to a statement recently released by a PETA spokeswoman.

"PETA's request comes in the wake of news reports that a Swiss restaurant owner will begin purchasing breast milk from nursing mothers and substituting breast milk for 75 percent of the cow's milk in the food he serves," the statement says.

PETA officials say a move to human breast milk would lessen the suffering of dairy cows and their babies on factory farms and benefit human health.

"The fact that human adults consume huge quantities of dairy products made from milk that was meant for a baby cow just doesn't make sense," says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. "Everyone knows that 'the breast is best,' so Ben & Jerry's could do consumers and cows a big favor by making the switch to breast milk."

In a statement Ben and Jerry's said, "We applaud PETA's novel approach to bringing attention to an issue, but we believe a mother's milk is best used for her child."

Read PETA's letter to Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield

September 23, 2008

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, Cofounders

Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc.

Dear Mr. Cohen and Mr. Greenfield,

On behalf of PETA and our more than 2 million members and supporters, I'd like to bring your attention to an innovative new idea from Switzerland that would bring a unique twist to Ben and Jerry's.

Storchen restaurant is set to unveil a menu that includes soups, stews, and sauces made with at least 75 percent breast milk procured from human donors who are paid in exchange for their milk. If Ben and Jerry's replaced the cow's milk in its ice cream with breast milk, your customers-and cows-would reap the benefits.

Using cow's milk for your ice cream is a hazard to your customer's health. Dairy products have been linked to juvenile diabetes, allergies, constipation, obesity, and prostate and ovarian cancer. The late Dr. Benjamin Spock, America's leading authority on child care, spoke out against feeding cow's milk to children, saying it may play a role in anemia, allergies, and juvenile diabetes and in the long term, will set kids up for obesity and heart disease-America's number one cause of death.

Animals will also benefit from the switch to breast milk. Like all mammals, cows only produce milk during and after pregnancy, so to be able to constantly milk them, cows are forcefully impregnated every nine months. After several years of living in filthy conditions and being forced to produce 10 times more milk than they would naturally, their exhausted bodies are turned into hamburgers or ground up for soup.

And of course, the veal industry could not survive without the dairy industry. Because male calves can't produce milk, dairy farmers take them from their mothers immediately after birth and sell them to veal farms, where they endure 14 to 17 weeks of torment chained inside a crate so small that they can't even turn around.

The breast is best! Won't you give cows and their babies a break and our health a boost by switching from cow's milk to breast milk in Ben and Jerry's ice cream? Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Tracy Reiman

Executive Vice President

http://www.wnbc.com/news/17539627/detail.html

POST YOUR BEST DRUNK PICS

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:05:43 +0000

LMAO!!!!! let us see your drunk photos!!! POST THEM!!!

Crazy Club Out-Fits (on going)

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:55:23 +0000

ENJOY! AND PLEASE POST MORE IF YOU COME ACROSS ANYTHING!


dOG!!! WZUP WITH YO BOY!!!!!

is this his was of coming out!?!?

his dude need some lotion then he needs to STOP MODELING!

Thing that make you say WTF!!!

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:45:57 +0000

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OH MY!!!! FAN IS REALLY EXCITED TO SEE SLICK'EM

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:44:00 +0000

WOW just SICK!!!!

Healthy Eating Begins at the Supermarket

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:42:55 +0000

Healthy Eating Begins at the Supermarket

Learn to efficiently shop for healthy foods.

Navigating the Aisles
The typical American consumer hits the grocery store at least twice a week. Why, then, does it feel like we never have anything to eat at home? Follow the advice below to make sure you not only have a well-stocked pantry for healthful eating, but are buying the right products at the right time in the right way.

You'll notice, by the way, that many of the tips below have you looking at a food product's nutrition label and ingredients list for information. If you haven't become expert at this, time to study up. Go straight to the source -- the U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- via the Internet at www.fda.gov, put "nutrition facts" into the search line, then click on "go" for a full menu of food-labeling information.

1. Rule number one: Buy fresh food! There is no simpler, no easier, no plainer measure of the healthiness of your food than whether it comes in boxes and cans or is fresh from the farm or the fields. If more than half your groceries are prepared foods, then you need to evolve your cooking and eating habits back to the healthy side by picking up more fresh vegetables, fruits, seafood, juices, and dairy.

2. Shop the perimeter of the store. That's where all the fresh foods are. The less you find yourself in the central aisles of the grocery store, the healthier your shopping trip will be. Make it a habit -- work the perimeter of the store for the bulk of your groceries, then dip into the aisles for staples that you know you need.

3. Think of the departments (dairy, produce, meat, and so on) as separate stores within the supermarket. You wouldn't shop at every store at a mall the same way, would you? You know better than to idly browse through a jewelry store, don't you? So apply the same approach to the grocery store. Target the sections that are safe to browse through -- the produce section, primarily -- and steer clear of the dangerous sections (the candy, ice cream, and potato chip aisles).

4. Shop with a list. Organize your shopping list based on the tip above -- that is, by the sections of the store. This will have you out of the supermarket at the speed of light. If you're a woman, consider getting your husband or son to do the food shopping, says Joan Salge Blake, R.D., clinical assistant professor of nutrition at Boston University's Sargent College. The latest survey from the Food Marketing Institute shows that compared to women, men are more likely to buy only what's on the grocery list. But shopping with a list has benefits beyond speed and spending. By lashing yourself to the discipline of a well-planned shopping list, you can resist the seductive call of aisle upon aisle of junk food, thereby saving your home, your family, and yourself from an overload of empty calories.

5. Food-shop with a full stomach. We're sure you've heard this one before, but it's worth repeating. Walking through the grocery store with your tummy growling can make you vulnerable to buying anything that isn't moving, says Blake. If you can't arrange to shop shortly after a meal, be sure to eat an apple and drink a large glass of water before heading into the store.

6. Buy a few days before ripe. There's no point in trying to buy fresh vegetables and fruits for your family if the bananas turn brown and the peaches mushy two days after you get them home. Buy fruit that's still a day or two behind ripeness. It will still be hard to the touch; bananas will be green. Feel carefully for bruises on apples, check expiration dates on bagged produce, and stay away from potatoes or onions that have started to sprout. If the produce on the shelves looks a bit beyond its peak, don't walk away; ask to speak to the produce manager. Chances are, there's a fresh shipment in the back just waiting to be put out on store shelves. For a real taste treat, if you're going to eat them within the next couple of days, pick up a bunch of vine-ripened tomatoes. There's just no comparison.

7. Buy in season. Sure, it's tempting to buy strawberries in December, and once in a while that's fine. But fresh fruit and vegetables are best when purchased in season, meaning they've come from relatively close to home. They often cost less, are tastier, and have less risk of pathogens such as E. coli.

8. Buy organic whenever possible. Sure, it costs a few dollars more. But a study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that organically grown fruits and vegetables contain higher levels of cancer-fighting antioxidants than conventionally produced foods. However, if organic is too pricey for you, don't worry; organic or not, fruits and veggies are key to a healthy larder.

9. Buy frozen. Frozen fruits and vegetables are often flash frozen at the source, locking in nutrients in a way fresh or canned can't compete with. Stock your freezer with bags of frozen vegetables and fruits. You can toss the veggies into soups and stews, microwave them for a side dish with dinners, or thaw them at room temperature and dip them into low-fat salad dressing for snacks. Use the fruits for desserts, smoothies, and as ice cream and yogurt toppings.

10. Stock up on canned tomato products. Here's one major exception to the "fresher is better" rule. Studies find that tomato sauces and crushed and stewed tomatoes have higher amounts of the antioxidant lycopene than fresh, because they're concentrated. Canned tomatoes are a godsend when it comes to quick dinners in the kitchen. Warm up a can with some crushed garlic for a chunky pasta sauce; pour a can over chicken breasts and simmer in the crock pot; add to stews and sauces for flavor and extra nutrients.

11. Stock up on canned beans. Although they may have a bit more sodium than we like, that's easy enough to get rid of with a good rinse in the sink. Beans can be mixed with brown rice, added to soups and stews, pureed with onions and garlic into hummus for dipping, or served over pasta for a traditional pasta e fagioli. In fact, all the hype about pasta raising blood sugar really comes down to this: What are you putting on your pasta? The soluble fiber in beans lowers blood sugar and insulin, making the combination of pasta and beans a healthful -- as well as delicious -- dish.

Important Ingredients
12. Spend some time in the condiment aisle. With the following basic ingredients you have the underpinnings for wonderful sauces, low-fat marinades, and low-salt flavorings. These delightful flavorings enable you to stay away from the less-healthy condiment items, such as mayonnaise, butter, stick margarine, creamy salad dressings, and so on: flavored ketchups and barbecue sauces (look for sugar-free varieties), horseradish, mustards, flavored vinegars, extra-virgin olive oil, jarred bruschetta and pesto sauces (luscious spooned atop salmon and baked), capers, jarred olives, sun-dried tomatoes, jarred spaghetti sauce, anchovies, roasted red peppers, Worcestershire sauce, chili sauce, hot pepper sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, walnut oil, teriyaki sauce, jarred salsas, and various kinds of marmalades.

13. Try some of the new whole grain alternatives. Today you can find wonderful whole grain pastas and couscous, instant brown rice that cooks up in 10 minutes instead of the old 50, even whole grain crackers. Hodgson Mills makes a delicious whole wheat pasta with flaxseeds. It really tastes great, and you can scarcely do any better when it comes to nutrition. While you're at it, pick up a bag of whole wheat flour to replace the white stuff in your canister.

14. Choose prepared foods with short ingredient lists. We don't expect you to cut out prepared foods entirely. Just remember: The shorter the ingredient list, the healthier the food usually is. Of course, if the ingredients are sugar and butter, put the item back on the shelf.

15. Reject foods and drinks made with corn syrup. Corn syrup is a calorie-dense, nutritionally empty sweetener perhaps even worse than refined sugar. A shocking number of foods and drinks are thick with it, including such apparently healthy foods as fruit juices, premade spaghetti sauces, and even bread. Some experts argue that corn syrup is one of the main causes of America's obesity problem. If a food has corn syrup in its first four ingredients, then it lacks the wholesomeness and healthiness you want.

16. Look for fiber. You want at least 1 to 2 grams of fiber for every 100 calories you consume.

17. If partially hydrogenated oil, or trans fats are listed on the label, step away from the box and nobody will get hurt.

18. Pick up a jar of dried shiitake mushrooms. They may look weird, but toss them in some hot water for half an hour and you have a meaty, healthy addition to soups, stews, and sauces, not to mention a unique filling for tarts and omelets. Plus, they keep forever.

19. Whenever you find yourself reaching for a package of ground meat, switch over to the poultry section instead and pick up ground turkey, ground chicken, or soy crumbles. Works just as well as ground beef for meatballs, meat loaf, or chili. This little substitution can cut more than 30 percent of the calories and at least half of the fat and saturated fat in a three-ounce serving, says Blake. When it's smothered in a zesty tomato sauce or flavored with seasonings, you'll never be able to tell the difference. If you're feeling a little gun-shy about abandoning the beef, use half turkey and half lean beef, or half soy crumbles and half beef.

20. Choose strong cheeses. Instead of American, cheddar, or Swiss, pick up feta, fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano, or a soft goat cheese. These strongly flavored cheeses will satisfy your yen for cheese without damaging your waistline, says Blake.

21. Buy macadamia nut oil. It has more good-for-you monounsaturated fats than any other oil in the world and a higher smoke point than olive oil, so there's no trans fatty acid formation when you cook. It makes any dish you make heart-healthier, says Fred Pescatore, M.D., author of The Hamptons Diet.

22. Confirm that a wheat bread is whole wheat. Some of the folks selling bread are trying to pull the wool (or is it wheat chaff?) over your eyes. Sure, a wheat bread is made from wheat. But if the first ingredient is refined wheat flour, then it's made from the same wheat as white bread -- which means, stripped of fiber and nutrients, and in some cases, dyed brown for a fake healthy appearance. What you're really looking for are the words "whole wheat." That's the stuff with minimum refining and maximum beneficial nutrients.

23. Buy plain yogurt and flavor it at home. Pre-flavored yogurts have oodles of sugars that destroy any healthy benefits they once had. If you add a teaspoon of all-fruit jam at home, it'll still taste yummy, you'll consume far fewer useless calories, and you'll save lots of money.

24. Buy healthy add-ins for plain cereals. These include raisins, fresh berries, dried berries, almond slivers, pumpkin seeds, sesame sticks, and bananas. The best breakfast-cereal strategy is to buy unsweetened cereals and then add in your favorite flavors. That helps you bypass all the empty sugary calories -- and lets you enjoy the cereal more. For ease, keep a wide-mouth, well-sealed jar on your counter with shelf-stable ingredients for quick mix-ins. Keep a scoop and ziplock bags handy, and you've got a handy, nutritious meal or snack for home or on the go.

25. Read juice labels carefully. Orange juice, although quite healthy, often has 20 grams of sugar in the average 8-ounce glass. Instead, try guava juice. It has three times more vitamin C, and is loaded with potassium (a great blood pressure regulator) and beta-carotene.

Black Football Star MYSTERIOUSLY SHOT During STOP

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:39:41 +0000

NAACP: Death wasn't suicide
Monday, December 15, 2008
By AMBER CRAIG
The NAACP has determined through an independent investigation that George County High School football star Billey Joe John son Jr. did not commit suicide last week during a traffic stop in Lucedale, the vice president of the organization's Mississippi chapter said Sunday.

Curley Clark said the state chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People plans to have a second, independent autopsy performed on Johnson's body, with results expected to be announced later this week.

"The NAACP, along with the family, have determined that Billey Joe Johnson did not commit suicide," Clark said.

The NAACP's conclusion does not rule out the possibility that Johnson accidentally shot himself, Clark said.

"At this point, nothing is concrete until the results of the autopsies have been made known," Clark said.

The organization based its findings on interviews with people who knew Johnson and on physical evidence, Clark said, although Clark declined to detail the physical evidence, citing legal concerns. Clark said nothing supports the notion that the junior running back was in the state of mind to kill himself.

The NAACP met with the family and other community members Saturday, Clark said.

He said the family is scheduled to meet with District Attorney Tony Lawrence today at his office in Pascagoula.

Because a George County deputy was at the scene when Johnson was shot, Sheriff Garry Welford turned the investigation over to Lawrence, who said Friday in his only comment about the investigation that he would not comment again until after meeting with the family. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigations is assisting in the investigation.

Questions and rumors have been circulating since the 17-year-old's death from a single gunshot blast Dec. 8 just moments after a George County sheriff's deputy stopped him about 6:30 a.m. on Mississippi 26 for a traffic violation.

Welford said last week that the deputy, whose identity has not been made public, told him that while he went to his patrol vehicle to do a license check, he heard a gunshot and found the teenager dead outside of his truck. A shotgun was on the body.

The Associated Press quoted Welford last week as saying he was not sure if Johnson's death was the result of suicide or simply an accident.

Johnson's coach, Al Jones, said he was told that the teenager had shot himself.

Johnson, who lived in the rural area of Benndale, was considered a gifted running back and rushed for more than 4,000 yards in his three years on the varsity team.

According to Scout, a national football recruiting news source, Johnson already had scholarship offers from major universities including Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Mississippi, Mississippi State and Oregon.

Visitation with the Johnsons will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Cowan Funeral Home Chapel in Lucedale on Glen Oak Drive near McDonald's Restaurant. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 20 at the George County Middle School Gym in Lucedale on Church Street.

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XXL Lists Top Trends That Must Stop In 09

YaBoyMartell — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:37:51 +0000

10) “super” producers- These are the guys who become industry darlings after they make a hit record, and then every artist starts asking them for the same type of track, and well, it never amounts to much. I don’t want to dis anyone, but there’s some dudes that get mad work post-hit record and don’t ever duplicate that success. In ‘09, that shit really needs to stop. You guys are the reason why album budgets get eaten up and artists gotta resort to making internet weekly freestyle series after their singles bomb.

9) DJ-helmed collaboration songs- the whole “mixtape on one song” schtick burned out when “I’m So Hood” and the remix dropped. That song was great, but “Out Here Grindin” sucked. How about just making a good song, not some star-studded collaboration with a bunch of dudes nobody really wanna hear rap anyway?

8) Rappers performing with live bands- To be fair, this whole “rapper with live band” thing works when the rapper actually has songs that require a band. But I do not want to hear the Ying Yang Twinz backed by a live band. Be honest, you just added the band because a rapper standing on stage holding a microphone is pretty fucking boring (see: Nas).

7) 808s- Ok, the South brought this crappy drum machine back when that region’s music got popular in the mainstream. That doesn’t mean we need to keep regurgitating the 808 kick, clap and hi-hats over and over and over again. Would it be too much to ask to hear like, an actual snare drum? Give it a rest already. 808s are a poor man’s (or shitty producer’s) excuse for a drum kit.

6) Clothing Lines- Kanye is actually the only mainstream rapper I can think of that I can actually see having a clothing line. Granted, he’s not entirely an original, but he is the reason why kids in middle america have traded their baggy jeans and oversized fitted hats for nuthuggers, shiny michael jackson jackets and sneakers that look like space boots. Everyone else talking about a clothing line… sit down. Jim Jones was right, nobody wants to look like you.

5) Producers/songwriters turned artists- I was all for this trend going from ‘07 to ‘08, but now it’s just a bunch of bad producers rapping or singing really bad and making really bad songs, no matter how many times the radio and media tries to program me into thinking otherwise. See: Sean Garrett, Ron Browz, Nu Jerzey Devil… and to an extent, Ryan Leslie… I mean, how great would “Diamond Girl” have been if say, Usher, sang it? Drumma Boy told me he raps now. Take my advice, stop!

4) Weekly freestyle series’- No other internet marketing/promotion effort could spell “Will Rap For Food” or “I Need To Get My Buzz Up Really Bad” more than the weekly freestyle series. When Crooked I did it, for that little moment in time, it helped. When Mickey Factz did it, I said ok I don’t know who the fuck this guy is, but after the 7th one I finally checked him out. Now we’re flooded with these shits. Walking blogs? Soon we’ll have an artist posting videos of himself on a toilet bowl rapping about taking a shit. Remy Ma walking into jail. Now that’s a walking blog worth watching.

3) Keeping the Hip-Hop and R&B Genres separate- if anyone follows me on Twitter, they know I feel like Chris Brown is the ‘08 Canibus. That’s how far the line between Hip-Hop and R&B has been blurred. All these singers were on A-Milli. R Kelly dissed Neyo. Dream don’t like J. Holiday. Come on, these dudes are the same as rappers, beefing with each other. Akon and T-Pain are rappers who spit with melodies and harmonize, you can’t argue with me. And rappers who really call themselves rappers, they sing their records now anyway (see: TI, Kanye). Let’s just call everything hip-hop now. Leave R&B for people who really sing, like Maxwell.

2) Hating on Auto-Tune- Critics need to stop bitching. It’s like getting mad at a guitar player for using a wha-wha pedal. For a rappers, the voice is the instrument of choice. They should be able to alter their voice however they want. What else do you expect them to do, get on the piano and hammer out a solo? It’s rapping. This is not music theory 101.

1) Featuring Lil Wayne, Akon or T-Pain on your song- I have a love/hate relationship with the music of all three of these artists, but having either of them on your song couldn’t be any less interesting. They may yield you some attention for about 3 days, but they will not yield you a career. And how are you going to perform your song if Lil Wayne can’t make it to your show to do it with you? Come on. This is just stupid at this point. Be original. Find someone new, or shit, go back to using Nate Dogg on every hook. The only time I want to hear these dudes from now on is when a) they are on their own records and b) I am reaaaally drunk.

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