Obama during oil spill — golf, parties, photo-ops… and more golf! (photos)

UPDATE: More coming — and updated video.

Day 1 – April 20

Explosion in Gulf

Obama returns from L.A. – fundraising for Barb Boxer

DAY 2 – April 21
Obama attends reception for G-20 Labor Ministers

DAY 3 – April 22

Obama hosts Rose Garden reception to honor Earth Day

Obama flies to NYC to push Wall St bill

DAY 4 – April 23

Hey, let’s go on vacation to Asheville, North Carolina!

Lunch at Twelve Bones for ribs and mac & cheese

No worries! How about a mountain hike?

Obama squeezes in a round of golf!

DAY 5 – April 24

Let’s go golfing again — at Grove Park Inn GC

A nice gourmet dinner at the Biltmore!

DAY 6 – April 25

A scrumptious brunch at Grove Park Resort

DAY 7 – April 26

Obama hosts NY Yankees for White House event

DAY 8 – April 27

Obama visits Iowa for rhubarb pie at Jerry’s Diner

DAY 9 – April 28

Obama flies to Missouri for lunch at Peggy Sue’s Diner

DAY 10 – April 29

Obama attends DNC fundraiser at swank DC residence

DAY 11 – April 30

Obama flies to MD to view Secret Service binoculars

DAY 12 – May 1

Obama joins Leno for comedy routine at WHCD




DAY 13 – May 2


Obama finally visits Lousiana

DAY 14 – May 3

Obama hosts the Navy football team

DAY 15 – May 4

Obama private lunch with Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel

DAY 16 – May 5

Obama hosts Cinco De Mayo party at White House

DAY 17 – May 6

Just chillin’. Summers gives updates on economy

DAY 18 – May 7


Wizbangs give Rose Garden speech on ‘economy’

DAY 19 – May 8

Obama hits links at Ft Belvoir

Dining out at ritzy DC restaurant — Komi!

DAY 20 – May 9

Obama gives commencement speech at Hampton U.

DAY 21 – May 10

Hey, during a crisis, let’s pick a SCJ!

DAY 22 – May 11


Private (golf?) lunch with Joe Biden

DAY 23 – May 12

Obama hosts private reception for President Karzai

DAY 24 – May 13

Obama flies to Buffalo for Duff’s hot wings

DAY 25 – May 14

Obama finally makes speech on oil spill in Rose Garden

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A United Nations human rights treaty that could prohibit children from being
spanked or homeschooled, ban youngsters from facing the death penalty and
forbid parents from deciding their families' religion is on America's
doorstep, a legal expert warns...

According to the Parental Rights; , the substance of the CRC dictates the following:

* Parents would no longer be able to administer reasonable spankings
to their children.
* A murderer aged 17 years, 11 months and 29 days at the time of his
crime could no longer be sentenced to life in prison.
* Children would have the ability to choose their own religion while
parents would only have the authority to give their children advice about
religion.
* The best interest of the child principle would give the government
the ability to override every decision made by every parent if a government
worker disagreed with the parent's decision.
* A child's "right to be heard" would allow him (or her) to seek
governmental review of every parental decision with which the child
disagreed.
* According to existing interpretation, it would be illegal for a
nation to spend more on national defense than it does on children's welfare.

* Children would acquire a legally enforceable right to leisure.
* Teaching children about Christianity in schools has been held to be
out of compliance with the CRC.
* Allowing parents to opt their children out of sex education has been
held to be out of compliance with the CRC.
* Children would have the right to reproductive health information and
services, including abortions, without parental knowledge or consent.
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Kambino - Preface II: Before I Reach

The Preface II :Before I Reach the Mixtape
Sling Shot Media Group LLC Artist KamBINO is set to release The Preface II: Before I Reach Mixtape as appetizer to his debut album REACH which will be released on the Sling Shot Media Group imprint January 8, 2010. Some have had a chance to witness KamBINO's "freight train" flow on his many collabs with the very buzzworthy Street Pastor. Though he has performed all over the country and has been featured on a number of major releases, this will be the first time KamBINO will be venturing out on a full length studio project. Many have been anticipating this release and we are looking forward to checking it out!
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*File this under "I was sleeping on this cat!"

Lyricist Lounge 3

Another Missed Opportunity

I just signed up!

x3watch.com from XXXchurch on Vimeo.

Remember, we must fall in love with our Lord!!!!!! Until we do, we will always reduce the power of the Holy Spirit and be at risk. It’s not doing...its being. The good news is that you are "His" workmanship created for good works from he foundations of the world... He will finish the work he began in you. Again you’re His workmanship not yours & He will finish the work not you. With out Christ that is being in love with our Heavenly Father we will end up dry drunks...unchanged men though possibly sober?
Chris W, EMB Sacramento

Five fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls and a collection of rare biblical artifacts will be on display May 21 through July 18 at Azusa Pacific University (APU) in Azusa

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I really love my wifey

“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.”- Proverbs 31:30

Know Your Weaknesses

We all have inherent weaknesses that make us vulnerable to particular kinds of sin, don’t we? That means something that’s a snare for one man may be completely harmless for another. But one thing we all have in common is that we each must accept responsibility for ourselves. That means you need to guard against anything that exploits our weaknesses and provides a situation where it will be easy for you to stumble into sin.

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Restoring a Sinning Brother

This is a pretty awesome sermon I found by Johnny Mac.

We have seen in Matthew 18 how the Lord instructs His disciples in regard to disciplining and forgiving those who sin, having discussed the whole matter of reproving and rebuking sin in being ministers of holiness, and seeking those sinning Christians in order to bring them back to the place of obedience. We also have discovered how utterly important it is to forgive on two levels: first, to forgive with the heart immediately without bearing a grudge; and second, to forgive relationally when the person turns from the sin and is brought back to the fellowship.

Though the areas of discipline and forgiveness were thoroughly dealt with in Matthew 18, there is one one other related area that we haven't really discussed in detail...the ministry of restoration. What do you do when someone sins? You discipline them. What do you do when they repent and turn from that sin? You forgive them in the fullest sense. Then what do you do after they are forgiven? You restore them, taking them all the way back to the place where they were before they fell. The ministry of restoration seems to me to be a vital and final link in the process of dealing with sin in the church.

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²⁷"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.'^{[e] 28}But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. ²⁹If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. ³⁰And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.

-Matthew 5:27-30

Thanks YungLion!

“Rejoice not over me, O my enemy;
when I fall, I shall rise;
when I sit in darkness,
the LORD will be a light to me.”
-Micah 7:8 (ESV)

DJ Wade-O interviews Ambassador

R.I.P. GURU

According to a statement issued by Solar, and posted on DJ Premiere's site, Guru died Monday morning following a struggle with cancer. Last month, Guru was hospitalized due to a heart attack which left him in a coma.

Guru has passed away yesterday morning (April 19) after a long battle with cancer.

According to Solar, Guru suffered from the malicious illness for over a year and after numerous special treatments under the supervision of medical specialists failed, the legendary MC succumbed to the disease. Guru always tried to keep this harrowing diagnosis in private but in early 2010 he had to admit himself to hospital due to serious effects caused by the disease.

Since the onset of illness, Guru tried to live a “normal” life as an influential and outstanding musician, loving father, family man, and best friend. Doctors encouraged Guru to think positive that the cancer can be arrested and that a full recovery is possible but several special treatments including hard hitting chemotherapies failed.

While in hospital with terminal cancer, Guru wrote a letter, which was provided by Solar, to his fans addressing his illness, his shining music career, his family and loved ones.

“I, Guru, am writing this letter to my fans, friends and loved ones around the world. I have had a long battle with cancer and have succumbed to the disease. I have suffered with this illness for over a year. I have exhausted all medical options. I have a non-profit organization called Each One Counts dedicated to carrying on my charitable work on behalf of abused and disadvantaged children from around the world and also to educate and research a cure for this terrible disease that took my life. I write this with tears in my eyes, not of sorrow but of joy for what a wonderful life I have enjoyed and how many great people I have had the pleasure of meeting,” read the official Guru statement.

“My loyal best friend, partner and brother, Solar, has been at my side through it all and has been made my health proxy by myself on all matters relating to myself. He has been with me by my side on my many hospital stays, operations, doctors visits and stayed with me at my home and cared for me when I could not care for myself. Solar and his family is my family and I love them dearly and I expect my family, friends, and fans to respect that, regardless to anybody’s feelings on the matter. It is my wish that counts. This being said I am survived by the love of my life, my sun KC, who I trust will be looked after by Solar and his family as their own. Any awards or tributes should be accepted, organized approved by Solar on behalf myself and my son until he is of age to except on his own.”

The statement reads on, “I do not wish my ex-DJ to have anything to do with my name likeness, events tributes etc. connected in anyway to my situation including any use of my name or circumstance for any reason and I have instructed my lawyers to enforce this. I had nothing to do with him in life for over 7 years and want nothing to do with him in death. Solar has my life story and is well informed on my family situation, as well as the real reason for separating from my ex-DJ. As the sole founder of GangStarr, I am very proud of what GangStarr has meant to the music world and fans. I equally am proud of my Jazzmatazz series and as the father of Hip-Hop/Jazz. I am most proud of my leadership and pioneering efforts on Jazzmatazz 4 for reinvigorating the Hip-Hop/Jazz genre in a time when music quality has reached an all time low. Solar and I have toured in places that I have never been before with GangStarr or Jazzmatatazz and we gained a reputation for being the best on the planet at Hip-Hop/Jazz, as well as the biggest and most influential Hip-Hop/Jazz record with Jazzmatazz 4 of the decade to now. The work I have done with Solar represents a legacy far beyond its time. And we as a team were not afraid to push the envelope. To me this is what true artists do! As men of honor we stood tall in the face of small mindedness, greed, and ignorance. As we fought for music and integrity at the cost of not earning millions and for this I will always be happy and proud, and would like to thank the million fans who have seen us perform over the years from all over the world. The work I have done with Solar represents a legacy far beyond its time and is my most creative and experimental to date. I hope that our music will receive the attention it deserves as it is some of the best work I have done and represents some of the best years of my life.”

Guru, born Keith Elam, rose to fame in the 80’s as the founder of the legendary rap group GangStarr. The group released the classic single Words I Manifest followed by their critically acclaimed debut album No More Mr. Nice Guy (1989) and the classic album Step In The Arena (1991). Guru was the first artist to truly blend Hip-Hop with Live Jazz beginning in 1993, and seeing the vast influences his Jazzmatazz concept has had on the industry, it is clear that Guru’s musical contributions have been way ahead of their time. Guru has worked with such great artists as Herbie Hancock, Isaac Hayes, Donald Byrd, Ramsey Lewis, Roy Ayers, Chaka Kahn, Branford Marsalis, David Sanborn, Bob James, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Common, Angie Stone, Jamiroquai, Macy Gray and Damien Marley, to name a few. Despite the fact that Guru isn’t hailing from New York, he is noted as a pioneer of the New York sound and true lyrical Hip-Hop. Guru later on joined forces with hit producer Solar and formed his label 7 Grand Records with the goal to keep “real” Hip-Hop alive.

Guru’s longtime partner, Solar, issues an official statement about the lost of the legendary MC which you can read below:

“The world has lost one of the best MCs and Hip-Hop icons of all time — my loyal best friend, partner, and brother, Guru! Guru has been battling cancer for well over a year and has lost his battle! This is a matter that Guru wanted private until he could beat it but tragically this did not happen. The cancer took him. Now the world has lost a great man and a true genius. For the fans that reached out with love and support, I can’t tell you how much that meant to Guru and myself. Guru prepared this letter [read above] while he was in the hospital for the fans. I hope now that Guru has moved on to a better place! Guru is a great Black American Hero and should always be remembered as such and he is much more that just a Hip-Hop icon — he has changed the world for the better. I salute my fallen brother Guru! He will be missed tremendously!” Solar stated.

We will sorely miss Guru, both from a personal and from a professional standpoint. Our warmest condolences to Guru’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.

Philosopher Antony Flew Dies at 87 | Liveblog | Christianity Today

Philosopher Antony Flew Dies at 87 | Liveblog | Christianity Today

“[Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus] And he said to all, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.”- Luke 9:23-24

 

 

 

"Salute" Music Video from Kaloni Davis on Vimeo.

Read Ambassador's official statement here

“For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.”- Romans 5:10

Another Day - Mini Vid with the Sony Bloggie from Wes Pendleton on Vimeo.

Scientists Confirms 10 Plagues

I find it interesting how the media spends all year trying to dismiss creationism, prove the Divinci Code and then every time around Easter and Christmas they try to throw us a bone. In any case this is still a good article...

"Archaeologists now widely believe the plagues occurred at an ancient city of Pi-Rameses on the Nile Delta, which was the capital of Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Rameses the Second, who ruled between 1279BC and 1213BC.

The city appears to have been abandoned around 3,000 years ago and scientists claim the plagues could offer an explanation..."

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Japhia Life "Does Anybody Know" from Rapzilla.com on Vimeo.

Sho Baraka's - "We Can Be More"

Teenager kills two ministers preaching to him

“Ordained as ministers last year, Stephen Ocean (23) and Tite Sufra (24) spent most of their time preaching to troubled youths in the streets before being gunned down Saturday night by an 18-year-old man named Jeriah Woody. According to police reports, the ministers had been preaching to Woody for about 15 minutes. Woody walked away, then inexplicably turned around and came running back to kill both men. Woody surrendered to Boynton Beach police this morning… “

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Free iPhone App from WSC - Christian Creeds & Reformed Confessions

If you’re an iPhone, iPod touch user and interested in the Reformed faith then have we got a gift for you: a free iPhone app from Westminster Seminary California. This app contains the ecumenical creeds and Reformed confessions. Thanks to app developer James H. Price, to John Terrell (M.Div, ‘09), Young-Mi Cha, Steve Oeverman (WSC M.Div, ‘04), and the John Fesko (Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology).

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/M...359513722&mt=8

'Missing link' fossil was not human ancestor as claimed, anthropologists say

'Missing link' fossil was not human ancestor as claimed, anthropologists say

Hillsong United - All I Need Is You

DJ Official - Streets of New York feat J.A.Z & Magellan

Jordan's for under $100!!!

My wife called me this morning and told me she saw some J’s at Marshall’s. I thought they probably were the bootleg looking joints that nobody wants in lime green or tangerine. So I went over there during lunch and to my surprise not only do they look dope but they were at a fraction of the cost. Sadly they didn’t have my size.

UPDATE: I went to three different Marshall’s and I found the one’s I was looking for in my size. These are gonna go fast. Get yours before the weekend is over!

P4CM'S 2nd Lyricist Lounge - 6 MARCH 2010

Eshon Burgundy - Porcelain feat Chances R

eshon burgundy- Porcelain ft chances r from eshon burgundy on Vimeo.

Dwayne Tryumf - Proverb 31 Woman

The Remnant - Know This feat Scar

FreshJive's Hope T-Shirt

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Unboxing Macbook Pro pix

Lecrae - "Far Away" (Haiti Relief) [OFFICIAL]

Help raise awareness and money for relief work in Haiti.

Buy this single on iTunes here:
Buy the video here:

Donations go to helping rebuild the church in Haiti through Churches Helping Churches.



Produced by Desiring God in partnership with ReachLife, Lampmode, and Reach Records

Lunch w/ Mrs Perez

Lecrae - Far Away (Haiti Song)

A Reminder of God's Promise

GG Crew

GG Crew Auggust 08 from Doloto on Vimeo.

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Help Haiti and Get A Really Cool Shirt

Lamp Mode, Reach Records, and ReachLife Ministries have teamed up to help the church in Haiti. 100% of the profit from the sale of this T-Shirt will go to help the Churches Helping Churches fund which will help the Haitian church rebuild in the years to come.

Shirt was designed by Alex Medina and Lamp Mode.

Printed on super soft 100% ringspun cotton Anvil 980 brand shirts. These pieces have a slimmer cut. If you do not like slimmer fitting pieces, then order a size up.

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The Messenja- Take the City

Man arrested for shooting street preachers

y Jerome Burdi, Sun Sentinel
February 3, 2010

Boynton Beach - Preaching the word of God brought two street ministers to the man who killed them, police said.

Jeriah Woody, 18, was arrested Wednesday and charged in the double murder in Boynton Beach.

According to police:

Victims Tite Sufra, 24, and Stephen Ocean, 23, were shot and killed Saturday night after meeting Woody on Southwest First Street and Second Avenue standing under a tree.

They preached to him for 15 minutes when Woody got a phone call and told the preachers he had to go. They kept walking down Second Avenue when Woody suddenly started walking toward them. Sufra walked up to meet him and was met with a gunshot. Ocean then ran and was shot in the back.

When he fell, Woody shot him in the head, execution style, police said.

Police found Woody through his street name, Plug, and he was identified through a witness. Woody surrendered to police on Wednesday and was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

According to Florida Department of Law Enforcement records, Woody has been arrested on burglary, theft and drug-related charges.

In her Boynton Beach home, Sufra's mother, Vertilia St. Remy, said her son left behind a widow, but would not comment further after being told not to by her daughter, who was "very shaken."

"Everybody loves him," St. Remy said.

Staff writer Erika Pesantes contributed to this report.

Jerome Burdi can be reached at jburdi@SunSentinel.com or 561-243-6531.

Copyright © 2010, South Florida Sun-Sentinel

ikea hacker: Ivar loves Dolly

Lights, camera, Ikea hack! Romain turns the Ivar side unit into rails for the cam.

"A few days ago, I found out that the Ivar "wooden ladder" was perfect to use it as rails for my cinema dolly! I can now make some nice sequence shots with this 18€ accessory from Ikea."

Add'l parts used:

- 12 rollerblade wheels with ABEC1 bearings
- 12 "L" metal plates
- A thick and heavy wooden plate (50x80x2,3cm)
- Some skateboard grip
- Bolts, nuts, rings
- AND (I forgot to mention it) a "GRUNDTAL" toilet paper dispenser as a handle!



Check out this video shot from the Ivar rail.


EOS 7D + DIY dolly / 1st (snowy!) outdoor test from Aalto on Vimeo.

MMA on the NY Times’ Front Page

By Jake Rossen (jrossen@sherdog.com)
Tuesday, February 2 6:38 pm PT: Despite the congestion of MMA coverage in “mainstream” media over the past five years, there’s still some uncharted territory left. While we wait for Andy Rooney to chime in, the sport can make do with a front-page mention in The New York Times.

Tuesday’s edition featured a leading story on the marriage between Christianity and fighting as a way of recruiting young men into church activity: Memphis local John Renken performs double duty as a pastor and MMA coach.

“The school’s motto,” writes R.M. Schneiderman, “is ‘Where Fist, Feet and Faith Collide.’” Something tells me Pastor Renken is more of an Old Testament kind of guy.

The status afforded to a front-page narrative in the Times shouldn’t be glossed over: it’s a telling example of the sport’s perpetually-growing influence in culture. The Internet has made ink less of a valued commodity, but this is still real estate that means something.

Mixtape of the Month: Eshon Burgundy - Blood Bought

Artist Name: eshon burgundy

Mixtape Title: Blood Bought

Track List

1. Blood In 01:26
2. So Amazing 04:40
3. Str8 Up 04:05
4. The Storm 04:13
5. U take it all awy ft. Mel Alston 04:38
6. Covered 02:08
7. Anote 4The Hopeless 05:41
8. Blood Brothers ft D-Maub & K-Drama 03:18
9. Blood Out 01:05

Brief Summary: Eshon Burgundy is one of the illest emcees in Christian hip hop music and the most underrated. He has managed to build a name for himself with no label backing whatsoever. The beats and lyrics on this project are amazing. This album features exclusive production by Street Orchestra and features by D-Maub and k-Drama

Website: http://www.myspace.com/eshonburgundy

Christ is Max Poppin

“… and the church be the function” – G-Shock

Santi and I had to take the train from church last Sunday. My car broke down a couple a weeks ago. It’s leaking water and I have to fill it up with about a gallon of water every day. My mechanic says it may be the water pump or radiator. Either way I can’t fix it now because it’s out of my budget. In the meantime I’ve been taking the train to P4CM. Last Sunday was really cool because I got to stay for the men’s discipleship and my son joined me. We then got to fellowship on the way back home which was an awesome experience. He told me he had a good time. I think I might just take the train ride next time even if my car is fixed.

Lecrae battles... sin

Sho Baraka - Revolutionary

Genome Head believes in God

I have to give credit to my good old atheist buddy. He inspired this post. I love the youtube description for this video.

While Dawkins, Hitchens and Harris talk science and do nothing in science those that lead in SCIENCE like Dr. Francis Collins end up believing in God. Dr Francis Collins (Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute) explains why he believes in a personal God and how his faith is compatible with science.

Beware of Scammers!

These are all Christian Organizations that you can make donations to for Haiti Relief efforts:

1. Compassion International
2. Feed My Starving Children
3. Food for the Hungry
4. World Vision
5. World Relief
6. Samaritan's Purse
7. Love a Child
8. Northwest Haiti Christian Mission
9. Compassion Weavers
10. Mennonite Central Committee
11. Water Missions International
12. Real Hope for Haiti Rescue Center

Got these from www.desiringGOD.org

Michigan defense contractor has God in its sights

Read entire article here

Atheist Group, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Running Amuck Again

Published by DaSouth.com on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 4:41 pm

Again the atheist group Freedom From Religion based in Madison, Wisconsin is making another attempt to halt free exercise of faith in America. This group has filed a lawsuit to abolish the National Day of Prayer, which will be commemorated in 2010 on May 6. This group of atheists/agnostics claim that the National Day of Prayer, which has been an organized yearly event in our Nation since 1952, creates a “hostile environment” for nonbelievers and that it violates the First Amendment.

You and I are aware that this day of prayer clearly does not violate the First Amendment, neither does it create a so-called hostile environment, as this day is strictly voluntary and it is open to people of all faiths, who may freely elect to be involved or not.

The great patriot Alexander Hamilton said in the heat of the American Revolution, “We must stand for something...or we will fall for anything.” Now is the time to stand up and be counted for the Lord Jesus Christ.
What can you do? Two specific things:

1) E-mail the White House at www.whitehouse.gov/contact and let them know your firm support for the National Day of Prayer

2) Contact your U.S. Senator at www.senate.gov and Member of the U.S. House of Representatives at www.house.gov

Most importantly as we take action we pray for the atheists in this organization as well as other misguided people who seek to block freedom in America as opposed to foster and encourage it.

Dillon Chase - Walk Worthy feat. Tedashii

Mikel Anthony - The Program

Mikel Anthony - The Program from Eye Am Productions on Vimeo.

Ex - kids

WOTM - Shai Linne Songs

The Tonic nabs 2010 Grammy Nomination for debut solo project "The Dash"

Published by DaSouth.com on Friday, January 08, 2010 at 11:21 am

 

Cross Movement Records is pleased to announce that acclaimed hip hop recording artist The Tonic has received a Grammy nomination in the Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album category for his debut solo project, The Dash. The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards will take place Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Grammy Awards, which celebrate the year's best and brightest in music as voted on by The Recording Academy's membership of music professionals, will be broadcast on the CBS Television Network at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

As a founding member of acclaimed hip hop group The Cross Movement, The Tonic (a.k.a. John Wells) has toured globally, earned two Grammy nominations, a Stellar Award nomination and two GMA Dove Award nominations. He has been featured by media outlets as diverse as Time Magazine, CCM Magazine, The Source, Vibe Magazine and The Washington Post, and posted some of the highest street week scans in the history of Christian hip hop. The Tonic also serves as president and CEO of Cross Movement Records and burgeoning new media company, Issachar Media.

With music that runs the hip hop gamut between rugged, street, gritty tracks and eclectic keyboard loops, The Dash tackles a wide range of rap music styles along with topics near and dear to the rapper's heart, including having a personal relationship with Jesus and the importance of being in community with other believers. The Tonic tackles these subjects with lyrical precision and catchy hooks that grab the listener's ears.

The Tonic's The Dash is available on Cross Movement Records and is distributed in the CBA market by Provident-Integrity Distribution and by Sony Music Entertainment in the general market. For more information on The Tonic and The Dash, visit myspace.com/thetonicjohnwells and crossmovementrecords.com.

Hackintosh

 

Mary Mary - God in Me

Switchfoot - Always

Ravens Debut New Jersey Patch

Posted by Mike Duffy on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 at 11:00 am | Categories: Mike Duffy

The Ravens have a new patch on their practice jerseys that is an homage to the Biblical story of Nehemiah.

Featuring the ubiquitous Ravens shield in the middle, a shovel and sword are crossed behind it in an “X” fashion.

The shovel and sword call to mind the building of a foundation, a story Ravens head coach John Harbaugh told earlier this year.

Nehemiah was a high official in the Persian court of King Artaxerxes I at the capital city of Susa in what is now modern Iran. Nehemiah served as the king’s cupbearer, but went as provincial governor of Judah to Jerusalem to lead in the repair of the city’s wall.

At the same time, he set up guards to defend against the threat of neighboring armies of Samaria, the Ammonites and the Ashdodites, hence the sword (building and battling) and the shovel (building and sacrificing). According to Nehemiah 4:14-19, the wall was rebuilt within 52 days and the men were not harmed by opposing forces. Harbaugh even brought out a real sword and shovel in the Ravens’ locker room after defeating the Oakland Raiders, 21-13, last week to earn a postseason spot.

Throughout the season, the Ravens aspired to be ready to fight, but also constantly fortified and supported themselves.

The Ravens previously had a patch of a flexed biceps holding a hammer on their practice jerseys, signifying full participation in the offseason conditioning program.

Lecrae's testimony on 700 Club - WATCH

Published by DaSouth.com on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 at 3:55 pm

"I wrestled with a sense of self-worth, because my dad decided drugs would be better than hanging out with his own son." These are the words of Lecrae Moore, better known as Christian Hip Hop artist Lecrae. He was featured in a segment on the popular Christian news show 700 Club yesterday, giving his testimony and more. Very touching. Check it out!

Lyricist Lounge Trailer (rough cut)

Kanye West says he sold his soul to the devil

Phil Wickham - True Love

ONEMIND Magazine & DaSouth.com founder Richard "s/ave" Douglas dies at age 36

Published by Sketch the Journalist on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 5:40 pm




















"I am indeed encouraging the Hip Hop Body to bring more worship-conscious ministry into the mix."

s/ave - October 23, 2008

On Thursday morning, December 31, 2009, Richard “s/ave” Douglas (36) went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ. He died in his sleep at his home in Houston, Texas from an epileptic seizure. While he had battled the condition for many years, this was an unexpected occurrence and a complete shock to his friends and family.

Born on March 27, 1973, s/ave was a devoted follower of Jesus and passionate fan of hip hop music. In the mid-90’s he was on staff at Grapetree Records and served as editor of Heaven’s Hip Hop Magazine – one of the first true attempts at Christian rap journalism and a lifeline for fans of the faith-based music in the pre-Internet age. He penned the “Real Criticisms” column and initiated an “Unsigned Acts” issue that spotlighted future Christian rap figures such as Nuwine, Future Shock, and Raphi Henley (aka Shames Worthy).

After moving to Houston, s/ave started the ONEMIND newsletter in 1995 out of his one-bedroom apartment and continued to cover the genre. As the one-sheet garnered more readers, it grew to into ONEMIND Magazine and featured the writings of James “Bad Luck” Parry, Kenneth "Bus" Falls, Jr. (owner of The Bus Shop), Excelsius, Jelani Greenidge, and Sketch the Journalist.

As the world wide web boomed and ushered in the Information Age, s/ave adapted his magazine to an online forum. OM95.com continued to bring album reviews, news, and analysis to the Christian hip hop culture. Its vibrant message board continued to build community until the launch of DaSouth.com.

That site was created to be unified banner site for gospel rappers in the Gulf Coast area. The concept was that artists would forgo forging their own web identities and adopt the DaSouth.com name. Not only that, s/ave was strategic in the launch of The Bus Shop - the first and longest running Christian Hip Hop store on the web - along with Kenneth "Bus" Falls, Jr. He gave the store its name and also created it's first website.

After several years, the ties that bound began to fray as artists joined but also kept an individual URL on the side. It became harder to sell and get buy-in for the idea and eventually the site withered away to a simple, yet lively, message board. s/ave also found his passions steadily shifting away from the Christian rap community to a group nearly as underground.

“Deaf culture,” s/ave explained. “I left the world of hip hop to serve the people who didn’t hear it.”

s/ave enrolled in college level American Sign Language classes and began to get involved in deaf church ministries and stage plays. This left little time to maintain DaSouth.com.

However, he knew of a local Christian rapper and business owner who was an emerging leader in both his city and the movement as a whole. In 2008 s/ave handed over ownership of DaSouth.com to Bobby “Tre9” Herring. (Click here to learn more about the history of DaSouth.com.)

Since then, s/ave served as an educator for deaf and special needs children in the Cy-Fair Independent School District.

He is survived by his wife Theresa “Tee” Douglas.

For monetary gifts, make all financial contributions payable to Theresa Douglas at the address below:

Theresa Douglas
7640 Lone Meadow Ct.
Houston, TX 77095

Rich Douglas will be deeply missed and we will forever remember him for his great contributions to Christian hip hop ministry and journalism. A full story on the life of s/ave will be provided soon by Sketch the Journalist who was a personal friend of our beloved brother. Once funeral and burial service times are made available, we will provide all the details to you.

Mixtape of the Month: Lamp Mode - Grassrots Vol 2

Artist Name: Lamp Mode

Mixtape Title: Grassroots Vol 2

Track List
1-Battle of the Ages // Hazakim
2-What’s Your Proof? // Stephen the Levite
3-Testify (Remix) // shai linne
4-I Do // Json
5-L.A.W. // Evangel
6-No Not One // Hazakim
7-The Choir // Stephen the Levite
8-I’m the One // shai linne
9-Who is He? feat. Lecrae // Json
10-Dedication // shai linne
11-Psalm 37 feat. shai linne // Jas Knight
12-Alone (Bonus Mix) feat. Eric Westbrook // shai linne

Brief Summary: I was really excited to hear that Lamp Mode was releasing a new project. I have been a fan of hip hop for many years. One of my concerns when coming to Christ was that there wasn't any good artist. That is until I came across Cross Movement Records and Lamp Mode. They bring that hard core boom bap that I listened to before becoming a Christian. The sound is similar to Rawkus or Loud. However they do not compromise the gospel in any shape, form or fashion. These emcees are on point with their message. The focus of the lyrics remains Christ-centered throughout the project.

Website: http://www.lampmode.com/resources/free-music/grass-roots-2/