Lady Gaga & Beyonce - Telephone video

Thanks Sauce!

The Ruffle & Tiered Denim Skirt

More Old Navy...

Livvi Franc - Another Barbadian Singer

Ohhh, my greatest inspiration and awareness has been coming from my many friends on Facebook. Who knew Livvi Franc was a Barbadian - Brit (from Barbados and Britain)? Certainly, I did not!

When IMEEM was the music player that I used on this blog before MySpace bought it over and screwed it over, not too long ago, I featured Livvi's debut single, "Now I'm That Bitch" released in the summer of 2009. The song reached to the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Club songs charts. Another of my anthems of sorts and those who know, I love dance music! I often say, "I see God in the music!"

Oh gosh, and it does not help that Mr. 305 (Miami area code), Pitbull is in this remix. My FB friends know I love Pitbull ... he's my Mr. Grimey. Umm, he makes me want to get GRIMEY (a morally reprehensible deed, according to the UrbanDictionary)! .... I could just hear him now, "Oye, mami, calmate!"

Cause now I'm that bitch,

You'll never get to uh.

Can't get what you want, so you're acting like a punk.

You were too fly then, so fly away now.

Now I'm that bitch, and you're just a clown.

Automatik is the second single by the Barbadian - British singer, Livvi Franc!

More of Livvi

Livvi Franc's Official Website

Big up Barbados with Rihanna, Shontelle and now Livvi.

And the queen of them all, Alison Hinds!

MANIK Magazine for the Curvaceous Woman

M A N I K MAGAZINE is a monthly online fashion and lifestyle publication for the fashionably conscious curvaceous woman who craves the utmost of apparel and accessories. It brings beauty, style, social, and health editorials together under one domain- capturing the epitome of: “What’s hot – NOW!” and the positivity in leading a healthy lifestyle.

Toronto Carnival: Carnival Nationz 2010 Model Search

Carnival Nationz presents "SPARROW ... D'Legend" in 2010

A long time friend to this blog, Professor asked me this morning in the S7 chat box:

What's your pre-launch Toronto pick Ny (my nickname)? CNz or TRIBE?

My response: I'm loyal to TRIBE in Trinidad but I am loyal to CNz in Toronto! Just like I am loyal to Generation X in Miami. When in Rome ...

So it's that time of year again, and Carnival Nationz is looking for male and female models to showcase costumes for their 201o presentation, "SPARROW ... D'Legend." Please send a face and bathing suit body shot to modelsearch@carnivalnationz.com by March 20, 2010.

On a side note, CNz band leader and DJ, D Bandit did something that made him really stand out. It was during lunch on Carnival Tuesday in TRIBE. I had just finished eating, chilling and wondering how I would get the energy to start up again ... and out of the blue, I felt a tap on my boots. It was him, waving and smiling at me, already walking away to get back to the music truck! So I'm jumping with his band, CNz!

FB Group: Carnival Nationz presents "SPARROW... D'Legend" in 2010...

TOLERANCE!

This morning a friend posts the fat comments made by Howard Stern and his side kick, Robin about Gabourey Sidibe, the actress nominated for Precious.

I fired back with a comment, "When are we going to get over that WE'RE NOT ALL THE SAME and will never be? Yet, no matter the color, size, money, sexual preferences, lifestyle and bullshit .... we're each dynamic. So stop with the (BLEEP) close minded and let's follow the sheep mentality. Be the (BLEEP) good shepherd!

I WAS PISSED! What pissed me off also was the hypocrisy, because Robin is now mainstream in size, she seems to forget she was FAT too! ... And Howard is really not a handsome young buck either!

What is the point of bashing another human being who has done nothing to harm or hurt you? What ever happened to "If you have nothing good to say, say nothing at all!"? Up till yesterday afternoon, I told a FB friend that, "I am truly the nerd! THE NERD ... Lucas (Corey Haim), Patrick Dempsey, My Life as Liz ... kind of nerd! Out there, not understood and a real person!" I have always been defender of the underdog, for as long as I have known myself. Almost certain that I identified as a "nerd" and "slightly awkward" myself, at times!

... And minutes after getting annoyed about the Howard Stern comments. I got news and I cannot believe that Corey Haim (LUCAS) was found dead from a drug overdose, earlier this morning. I shed a tear!

Background music in my head "Ironic" by Alanis Morissette, a favorite during my coming of age years! "Life has a funny way of sneaking up on you, life has a funny, funny way of helping you out!"

I am saddened, 'cause as a teen I loved the 1986 movie, LUCAS! I loved Lucas, a socially inept fourteen year old who experiences heartbreak.

Lucas is a promising kid, bright, inquisitive, knowledgeable, industrious, but for a boy aged 14 those qualities don't count for much socially, his daily life in high school is a brave but hopeless struggle against cruel ridicule (nicknamed 'leukoplakia') and abuse on account of his frail figure, 'miniature' size and athletic ineptitude, while any demonstration of precocious erudition is frowned upon by his ignorant, dumber peers and seniors, fortunately with one remarkable exception: the studly football team captain, generally known as Cappie, gallantly protects the 'shrimp' and as soon as he gets to know Lucas appreciates his mind and courage, eager to learn from him. The arrival of an attractive new girl in his school and neighborhood proves a mixed blessing: Maggie becomes his best friend and companion, admiring his many talents, but inevitably she soon falls for Cappie the other way, so now his 'big brother' and protector seems little Lucas's rival, however hard the hunk tries to stay friends. R.I.P. LUCAS

In 1986, I fall in love with another nerd, Ronald, Patrick Dempsey's character in the movie, "Can't Buy Me Love."

Ronald Miller is tired of being a nerd, and makes a deal with one of the most popular girls in school to help him break into the "cool" clic. He offers her a thousand dollars to pretend to be his girlfriend for a month. It succeeds, but he soon learns that the price of popularity may be higher than he expected. Cindy finds herself in a desperate situation when she borrows her mother's $1000 suede dress, without permission, and ruins it. The only person who has the money to replace the dress, without her mother finding out, is Ronald. However, Ronald tells her that the only condition for him giving her the money is if she poses as his girlfriend for a month. As the month passes, she begins to show an interest in Ronald. But he is so consumed with popularity, he is blind to her feelings. In addition, he also begins to join in with his new "friends" in taunting his old friends. Can Ronald find his way before he loses Cindy and everyone he cares about?

Hence my love of the under dog!

Most recently, my favorite outcast is Liz, from MTV's "My Life As Liz."

Liz is the main character of this show. She is an independent, "non-conformist thinker" who is extremely critical of her hometown, Burleson, Texas. Throughout the season she is torn between fitting in, trying to change the world with no power, her girl rivals at school, and trying to gain the romantic attention of her crush, Bryson. Liz is forced to grow up after Bryson tells her he can't go to Prom with her and she calls on her newest friend, Taylor, to help her cope with the pain. After graduation she makes the decision to move away from Burleson to New York and realizes that leaving home isn't as easy as she thought it would be. She compared Burleson to an old couch; it's stained, old, and beat up but it's your couch.

Over the past 2 days, Wendy Williams comes to mind. You just have to watch her relate to ALL types of people daily. I teach and expect my daughter to behave the same. Why be intolerant? By being intolerant, you limit yourself and your life experiences by closing yourself to others! You pigeonhole your entire being!

Which reminds me, earlier this morning, between my pissed off Howard Stern comment and news of Corey Haim's death, one of my Facebook comments was that I was getting so many Japanese friends from this blog, on TWITTER. Totally excited, I teased, "I visit their websites and pages but they're all in Japanese. ... Cool, but I don't understand Japanese!" Despite that, I have opened up myself and my world, and likewise!

... And strangely today, when a guest asked Wendy Williams for some advice, this was her response,

"I don't have tolerance, for NO tolerance!"

Same here!

NYC/ Labor Day Carnival : KARMA Carnival Band

A message from KARMA Carnival Band ...

2010 another great year for KARMA Carnival Band
This year is gonna be ANOTHER GREAT YEAR for KARMA Carnival Band

Labor Day is months away & the excitement is boiling over in the KARMA camp, de beast leggo & we ready to mash up everything come Monday September 6th. While others are now thinking of themes, sections etc & “designing” watered down costume ideas from Trinidad, we at KARMA doh sleep or stick & we’ve had our portrayal & designs locked down for months & it’ll soon be time to palance HAPPILY EVER AFTER straight through the 2010 season till we cross the parkway.

Portrayal theme & logo; & reveler incentives/initiatives COMING SOON

ARE YOU READY?

STAY TUNED

KARMA Carnival Band 2010

A Strange Place to Be Blessed

Last June, I mentioned the weekly "Hour of Power" television broadcast from the Crystal Cathedral, in Garden Grove, California. Its American founder, televangelist, pastor of the Crystal Cathedral and author known around the world is Robert Harold Schuller, (born September 16, 1926).

The longest year-end resolution I have kept yet, has been in 2010, to find a few minutes during the week to watch The Hour of Power but really to build a stronger relationship with God. Though I am not the preachy kind, and it would be unfair to say that all the other nine Hour of Power sermons and guests since the start of the year were not all good too, but I feel the need to share this week's sermon, "A Strange Place to Be Blessed" by Guest Pastor, Bishop Kenneth Ulmer. (WATCH HERE)

Though we sometimes just say our prayers with no true understanding and respect, Bishop Kenneth Ulmer enlightened me about the 23rd Psalm. ... And 'though this may be "a strange place to be blessed" I am confident it will touch the soul who needs it most. That's the power of ministry.

St.Lucia Carnival: J4F E-Poll

In true, Just4Fun fashion, their revelers must always have a say! This year, Just 4 Fun's 2010 theme, "Great Loves of the Past" is promised to be the BIGGEST, SWEETEST and the BEST ever seen in St. Lucia.

Just4Fun is giving its revelers an opportunity to vote on some of the sections that will play on the road this year. J4F wants you to select your favorite "Greatest Love of the Past," to become a section for Just4Fun's 2010 Carnival portrayal. Your vote will count and it is absolutely free. So get your friends and other loyal just4funners to cast their votes. E-Poll closes March 30th 2010.

Click here to VOTE: Which one of these famous love stories should be a section in Just4Fun's 2010 Carnival portrayal?

Made in Saint Lucia

"MADE IN SAINT LUCIA" is a Facebook fan page committed to develop and grow the Saint Lucian economy through produce and export.

Here are a few of the businesses introduced thus far. Who knew?

West Indies Steel Buildings

The Island Farm (BBQ Sausages),

Zaka Caribbean Masks & Totems

Windward & Leeward Brewery Limited

St Lucia Distillers

Baron Foods Ltd.

"We" need you! Please join the Facebook fan page: "MADE IN SAINT LUCIA"

St.Lucia Carnival 2010 Soca Releases

Teddyson John - Signal

Sir Lancelot - Winnin Up

Mad Ele & Beetle Feat. Exodus (Gutter Riddim) - Doctor

Dancehall Fusion Choreography "St. Lucian Girl" - Hanna Herbertson

Hanna Herbertson (BlackGold) was born in South Korea, at the tender age of ten months she was adopted to Sweden. Hanna grew up on an island in the Baltic sea called Gotland, it was there she discovered her passion for dance. She has been teaching dance since 1998 and has brought her faiya to places like Kingston (Jamaica), Paris (France), Brussels (Belgium), Boston, San Jose, San Francisco, NJ & LI (USA) to mention a few. When she is not travelling she resides and teaches her weekly classes in New York City. Location: Ripley Grier Studios (520 8th Avenue between 36/37th Street on the 16th Floor).

Choreographer, dancer or teacher – whatever she does, on stage or in front of a class, she wants the audience/the students to feel her faiya (= fire in Patois/Jamaican). As a versitile choreographer/dancer she prefers not to be pigeonholed but her main styles are “Dancehall Fusion” (eclectic mix of Jamaican dancehall, different carribean dances, african, bellydancing and south american dances), hiphop and streetjazz. She is always open for new influences and interested in different cultures.

In the following video, check out Dancehall Fusion Choreography by Hanna Herbertson (BlackGold). The song "St. Lucian Girl" is by St.Lucian artiste, Cherry L.