http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/-t1.htm   Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:34:56 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/xand/logo.gif http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/-t1.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/bet-on-blast-t1274.htm alyson this email was sent to various outlets/blogs today by a former BET employee, Andreas Hale: As of today (September 8, 2009) I am no longer the Executive Editor of Music at BET.com. Upon entering the position at BET I said that I needed one year to see what really went on inside the belly of the beast. I needed 365 days to sleep with the enemy and infiltrate the system. One year to see if they REALLY wanted change at BET. As someone who has been critical of BET for many years, it surprised ... Society, culture Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:47:09 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/bet-on-blast-t1274.htm#8561 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/bet-on-blast-t1274.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/roachesquestion-t1283.htm alyson how does one TACTFULLY deal with neighbors that are suspected of having roaches? I don't do roaches. Should I just talk to my landlord about it (he doesn't own the other townhouse?) Or, should I place a basket full of Raid by their door? Or, should i just ask them? (But how do you say, i think you have roaches, clean up.) Society, culture Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:17:48 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/roachesquestion-t1283.htm#8634 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/roachesquestion-t1283.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/blogging-t1260.htm alyson
i am about to start blogging to get into the writing habit again and i know many of you do it. can you offer any advice or suggestions?

much appreciated!!!
al]]> Society, culture Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:59:07 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/blogging-t1260.htm#8501 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/blogging-t1260.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/passive-aggressive-should-post-in-relationship-t1291.htm Tizzy Lizz^ ***was wondering if this should be in the Relationship section. but it goes across the board it seems (for me) I have been told that I am passive aggressive. I looked up the definition and it doesn't match the description people have when they tell me that....They usually say it when I ask / say something indirect to cause a direct action. For example, today I had to wash my hands and someone was standing in front of the sink...so I said, "hey [joined the conversation for a little ... Society, culture Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:34:56 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/passive-aggressive-should-post-in-relationship-t1291.htm#8693 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/passive-aggressive-should-post-in-relationship-t1291.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/social-question-is-cash-a-bad-idea-for-a-gift-t1278.htm Tizzy Lizz^ I have been told that cash shows that you "put no thought into the gift". However, what if you just don't know what the person wants or you may not be able to get to registry store in time for the event (ex: bridal showers). I don't mind cash and I'm just asking - is it a lazy gift? Does it depend on the person? When it comes to weddings, usually the couple will need money after allthe money they spent on the wedding, right? I should also mention that I may ... Society, culture Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:15:46 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/social-question-is-cash-a-bad-idea-for-a-gift-t1278.htm#8594 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/social-question-is-cash-a-bad-idea-for-a-gift-t1278.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/social-question-charging-to-see-the-fight-t1279.htm alyson
so, my brother suggested that i show the fight on saturday at the bbq. i have no problem doing it, but then i realized that i would be paying for the fight, food, and drink (and i'm not working.) would it be tacky to have a 'fight donation' jar near the TV? my friend's fiance told me to charge people $5 when they walk in the door. (but he's a little more ignorant than i am - i wouldn't do that.) lol.]]> Society, culture Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:17:48 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/social-question-charging-to-see-the-fight-t1279.htm#8602 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/social-question-charging-to-see-the-fight-t1279.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/reality-tv-t1273.htm alyson normally, i'm not a big fan. i can't do american idol, you have talent, tiny n toya, or stuff like that. however, i love almost everything bravo airs: project runway (even though it's on lifetime now) top chef (even though i wouldn't eat 1/2 of the shit they make.) the rachel zoe project (i'm REALLY getting into it this season) flipping out (i don't know his name, but his OCD is comforting to me) i realized that i like these shows because 1) it displays their passion for their ... Society, culture Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:20:10 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/reality-tv-t1273.htm#8560 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/reality-tv-t1273.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/question-society-s-pick-vs-christ-s-pick-t1268.htm Tizzy Lizz^ Question: Why do you think Christ's disciples were people society ignored, despised or were offended by? Why weren't they people society already respected and viewed as righteous? Society, culture Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:31:47 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/question-society-s-pick-vs-christ-s-pick-t1268.htm#8533 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/question-society-s-pick-vs-christ-s-pick-t1268.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/chris-brown-5-years-probation-t1264.htm Tizzy Lizz^ Heard on the news that Chris Brown willl get no jail time but will get 5 years probation (that includes check in reports with the judge, restraining order to stay away from Rhianna - except for music related functions). Society, culture Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:49:55 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/chris-brown-5-years-probation-t1264.htm#8514 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/chris-brown-5-years-probation-t1264.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/plan-c-philadelphia-t1261.htm Tizzy Lizz^ If you reside in Philadelphia, here is a copy of the mayor's speech at today's press conference announcing Plan C (3,000 layoffs that will affect city services and organizations such as police, fire, recreation, libraries, and others). Its one of the largest layoffs in the history of this government: SPEECH It would be polite but inaccurate for me to say good morning to you all. This is not a good morning in Philadelphia or in the Philadelphia region. This is, rather, a tragic ... Society, culture Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:31:49 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/plan-c-philadelphia-t1261.htm#8504 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/plan-c-philadelphia-t1261.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/first-lady-t1259.htm Tizzy Lizz^
Nagging about anything.

What's next, "Michelle Obama was spotted at a gym wearing a ponytail. Is it right for the first lady to wear a ponytail?"

sheesh]]> Society, culture Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:48:29 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/first-lady-t1259.htm#8498 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/first-lady-t1259.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/politics-and-religion-your-thoughts-t1111.htm Tizzy Lizz^
Your thoughts?]]> Society, culture Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:29:19 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/politics-and-religion-your-thoughts-t1111.htm#7414 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/politics-and-religion-your-thoughts-t1111.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/gayby-boom-children-of-gay-couples-speak-out-t1241.htm alyson 'Gayby boom': Children of gay couples speak out By John Blake CNN CNN -- Jesse Levey is a Republican activist who says he believes in family values, small government and his lesbian mothers' right to marry. Levey is part of the "gayby boom" generation. The 29-year-old management consultant is the son of a lesbian couple who chose to have a child through artificial insemination. He's their only child. Critics of same-sex marriage say people such as Levey will grow ... Society, culture Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:51:14 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/gayby-boom-children-of-gay-couples-speak-out-t1241.htm#8388 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/gayby-boom-children-of-gay-couples-speak-out-t1241.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/700-nyc-teachers-are-paid-to-do-nothing-t1238.htm alyson must be nice... 700 NYC teachers are paid to do nothing By KAREN MATTHEWS, Associated Press Writer Karen Matthews, Associated Press Writer – Mon Jun 22, 5:20 pm ET NEW YORK – Hundreds of New York City public school teachers accused of offenses ranging from insubordination to sexual misconduct are being paid their full salaries to sit around all day playing Scrabble, surfing the Internet or just staring at the wall, if that's what they want to do. Because their union contract ... Society, culture Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:30:14 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/700-nyc-teachers-are-paid-to-do-nothing-t1238.htm#8378 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/700-nyc-teachers-are-paid-to-do-nothing-t1238.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/sarkozy-says-burqas-are-not-welcome-in-france-t1237.htm alyson i'm not liking this... Sarkozy says burqas are 'not welcome' in France By JAMEY KEATEN, Associated Press Writer Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Writer Mon Jun 22, 5:32 pm ET PARIS – President Nicolas Sarkozy declared Monday that the Islamic burqa is not welcome in France, branding the face-covering, body-length gown as a symbol of subservience that suppresses women's identities and turns them into "prisoners behind a screen." But there was a mixed message in the tough ... Society, culture Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:15:08 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/sarkozy-says-burqas-are-not-welcome-in-france-t1237.htm#8376 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/sarkozy-says-burqas-are-not-welcome-in-france-t1237.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/seven-civil-war-stories-your-teacher-never-told-you-t1235.htm alyson i thought some of these facts were interesting: From CNN By Eric Johnson (Mental Floss) -- Perhaps your history teachers failed to alert you to these Civil War facts: Jefferson Davis nearly got mugged by an angry female mob; Abraham Lincoln loved the Confederate anthem "Dixie," and Paul Revere was a Civil War casualty. The Civil War, in addition to being among the defining moments of U.S. history, is also the source of some bizarre and surprisingly cool trivia. ... Society, culture Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:13:06 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/seven-civil-war-stories-your-teacher-never-told-you-t1235.htm#8361 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/seven-civil-war-stories-your-teacher-never-told-you-t1235.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/odunde-unity-day-2009-ways-to-help-t1233.htm Tizzy Lizz^ Starting to see the impacts of the economy...The 34th Annual Odunde Festival is short $27K short, (sponsorships), and I'm told Unity Day is already canceled. Lack of sponsors. There was a recent announcement on the radio that everyone should still show up and donate $1 to attend. There is a call for people to still gather for the water ceremony. I never went, but I will go to support the spirit of the festival despite the financial challenges: BELOW IS AN EMAIL BLAST ... Society, culture Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:47:34 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/odunde-unity-day-2009-ways-to-help-t1233.htm#8356 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/odunde-unity-day-2009-ways-to-help-t1233.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/internet-browsing-increasing-productivity-t1211.htm Tizzy Lizz^ last month I read a blurb in the Metro about internet browsing at work increases productivity. Do you agree? Right now, I visited this board to keep from falling asleep. I have a ton of work to do, but I'm just sleepy. I'm well rested...just (bored?). Anyway, maybe its the colors, the interaction, reading other people's comments...the escapism - that wakes me up. And I'd like to thank ya'll for keeping a sista up adios! Society, culture Mon, 11 May 2009 18:18:15 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/internet-browsing-increasing-productivity-t1211.htm#8194 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/internet-browsing-increasing-productivity-t1211.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/philly-dhs-deadly-love-triangle-t1194.htm Tizzy Lizz^ I came to work and heard about this married brother who was a Social Work Supervisor or something similar and had a few situations going on at work. Long story short, he killed his girlfriend of 7 years ...while her 11 year old watched. The girlfriend was a 34 year old Clerk at DHS. His wife (who had no clue of the various affairs with this and other women that also included child births) is a Performance Director (or some executive position) at DHS and he had children and affairs with ... Society, culture Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:28:49 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/philly-dhs-deadly-love-triangle-t1194.htm#8071 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/philly-dhs-deadly-love-triangle-t1194.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/afghan-president-signed-law-that-requires-wives-2-satisfy-t1199.htm Tizzy Lizz^
Women's groups are saying this could be used to justify marital rape.

International leaders, including Pres.Obama, are organizing and speaking on it...but I'm not sure if it will un-do anything.


SOURCE - page 9 Metro (4/27/09)]]> Society, culture Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:50:13 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/afghan-president-signed-law-that-requires-wives-2-satisfy-t1199.htm#8111 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/afghan-president-signed-law-that-requires-wives-2-satisfy-t1199.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/where-were-you-when-history-was-being-made-t1109.htm Tizzy Lizz^
Did you watch it OR listen to it?]]> Society, culture Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:25:04 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/where-were-you-when-history-was-being-made-t1109.htm#7411 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/where-were-you-when-history-was-being-made-t1109.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/iran-women-gets-legal-revenge-eye-for-an-eye-t1178.htm Tizzy Lizz^ ...reading in today's Metro A woman in Iran was attacked with acid by a man who she rejected romantically. The attack left her face terribly disfigured...one of her eyes looks like it was completely devoured. The article shows her holding a beautiful picture of herself before the attack REVENGE The judge in Tehran ruled on her behalf and is allowing her to do the same to her attacker. They are going to tie him down, drug him, allow her to feel her way to his eyes...and she gets ... Society, culture Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:42:17 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/iran-women-gets-legal-revenge-eye-for-an-eye-t1178.htm#7899 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/iran-women-gets-legal-revenge-eye-for-an-eye-t1178.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/fumo-t1160.htm Tizzy Lizz^
65 year old politician?

they say there may still time to appeal it before he goes in...]]> Society, culture Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:20:23 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/fumo-t1160.htm#7758 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/fumo-t1160.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/president-obama-t1161.htm glory So far as I can tell, we don't have a President thread, so here it is. But this post ain't about Obama, it's about Alphacat. I been seeing his YouTube clips for months now, and I just wanted to share him with y'all in case you haven't seen him. Best Obama impressionist ever. Somebody needs to give this boy a paycheck. He's into music videos now. If you missed Obama's State of the Union address, you can catch up with this clip right here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcuXV99asO8 Society, culture Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:09:21 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/president-obama-t1161.htm#7760 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/president-obama-t1161.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/controlled-press-for-colleges-t1155.htm Tizzy Lizz^ I went to Temple Univ (96-00') and I remember there were a few crime incidents that involved students (both on campus / off campus). I remember one incident involving a questionable suicide (possible homicide) and a body & gun in a locker at McConigal Hall never made the press because (rumor was) they didn't want the bad press to discourage funders, granters, donations, and so on. Recently, I remembered this one student whose name I cannot recall right now, but I think it was Sabir, ... Society, culture Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:04:46 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/controlled-press-for-colleges-t1155.htm#7714 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/controlled-press-for-colleges-t1155.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/the-ebony-experiment-t1154.htm glory The Ebony Experiment - http://www.ebonyexperiment.com/ A couple in Chicago decides to make all this year's purchases with Black-owned businesses all year long. This is a study run by a non-profit they started. They say that over $80 of every $100 that comes into black communities gets spent right back out of it. They plan to get people to join them to make the same pledge, and they hope to see how their actions affect the economy. The most telling part of their experiment so far is how ... Society, culture Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:41:56 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/the-ebony-experiment-t1154.htm#7706 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/the-ebony-experiment-t1154.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/college-education-economy-t1134.htm Tizzy Lizz^ I remember when people would say, "go to college to get a good job"...what happens when you go to college and there are no jobs to get when you graduate? I think its really important to encourage students NOT to follow the dollar trend of the moment (for example - "Study computer technology...computers are the future"), but to study something they are truly passionate about...something they don't mind grinding for while the economy goes through its changes. I do ... Society, culture Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:28:01 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/college-education-economy-t1134.htm#7521 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/college-education-economy-t1134.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/neuroscientist-says-of-facebook-t1144.htm Tizzy Lizz^
"leading to shortenend attention spans, and self-centered children"

your comments, experience?]]> Society, culture Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:48:02 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/neuroscientist-says-of-facebook-t1144.htm#7617 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/neuroscientist-says-of-facebook-t1144.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/bullet-proof-hair-weave-t1143.htm Tizzy Lizz^ http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,497125,00.html

20 year old shot by ex boyfriend...saved by her weave.

this world, this world]]> Society, culture Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:11:54 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/bullet-proof-hair-weave-t1143.htm#7600 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/bullet-proof-hair-weave-t1143.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/ny-post-comic-t1142.htm M.A.P.
]]> Society, culture Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:52:05 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/ny-post-comic-t1142.htm#7595 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/ny-post-comic-t1142.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/movie-pride-t1101.htm alyson
but, just like tyler perry hits, it's good for the kids...]]> Society, culture Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:16:01 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/movie-pride-t1101.htm#7368 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/movie-pride-t1101.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/whats-the-deal-with-coatesvillearson-t1119.htm Tizzy Lizz^
They say its gang related...I will try to find a link]]> Society, culture Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:51:24 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/whats-the-deal-with-coatesvillearson-t1119.htm#7450 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/whats-the-deal-with-coatesvillearson-t1119.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/obama-signs-to-close-guantanamo-detention-center-t1114.htm Tizzy Lizz^ http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20090122_ap_obamasignsordertocloseguantanamoinayear.html Wow. This is a good look prez. I like the quote that he has about how we have to be mindful of how the rest of the world views America. Heard some foul stuff was going down at Guantanamo... In a year, it will be closed. Is it just me, or do you think he has world leader potential? Society, culture Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:13:16 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/obama-signs-to-close-guantanamo-detention-center-t1114.htm#7426 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/obama-signs-to-close-guantanamo-detention-center-t1114.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/jamie-foxx-filming-in-philly-today-t1110.htm Tizzy Lizz^ http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/from_the_source/Jamie_Foxx_filming_outside_City_Hall.html


New movie Law Abiding Citizen

*of course it will be blocked off...but they were looking for extras, paid positions too. Non-union members]]> Society, culture Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:29:01 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/jamie-foxx-filming-in-philly-today-t1110.htm#7413 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/jamie-foxx-filming-in-philly-today-t1110.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/technology-and-prison-system-t1096.htm Tizzy Lizz^ I have some relatives currently incarcerated and I recently got a letter from one that told me about an internet system that allows you to send money and letters to inmates through the internet. www.jpay.com Blew my mind. Brilliant idea and somebody is getting paid big time...given that the Prison industry is one of the most profitable industries in this country...and for someone to come up with a way to serve this industry was brilliant. Government contracts...they are definitely ... Society, culture Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:55:02 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/technology-and-prison-system-t1096.htm#7338 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/technology-and-prison-system-t1096.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/free-training-automotives-t1092.htm Tizzy Lizz^ This came to me in an email and if it is legit, it may be a good opportunity for someone you know: Free auto repair, job program offered Philadelphia Automotive Training is offering an opportunity to traing with a NAPA-certified program inside one of the largest independent auto repair shops in Philadelphia. Beginning on January 12th, the free 10-week Accelerated Auto Repair Training and Employment Placement Program will train Philadelphia residents, male and female who are at ... Society, culture Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:12:10 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/free-training-automotives-t1092.htm#7331 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/free-training-automotives-t1092.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/intra-race-relations-at-work-t1082.htm Tizzy Lizz^ I may have just made that word up "intra-race"...but I'm thinking about if you are black, for example, how are your relations, interactions with your fellow black co-workers? And the same goes for if you are white, mixed, asian, and so on. Do you put more effort into helping each other? Do you share information (regarding the job, things that will benefit another in moving ahead) Do you caution each other (give heads-up about key information) Do you speak highly of each ... Society, culture Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:11:34 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/intra-race-relations-at-work-t1082.htm#7314 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/intra-race-relations-at-work-t1082.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/movie-benjamin-button-man-shot-for-talking-in-theater-t1080.htm Tizzy Lizz^ I went to see Benjamin Button yesterday on Delaware Ave. Long movie (about 3 hours)...good movie but waaaaaaay too long. Fortunately we were at an earlier showing and were on our way out when someone in another theater got shot for talking during the movie. http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20081226_Phila__man_shot_because_family_talked_during_movie.html We came out and saw a few cop cars in the parking lot and people outside looking towards us...We turned to see what they ... Society, culture Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:43:34 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/movie-benjamin-button-man-shot-for-talking-in-theater-t1080.htm#7301 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/movie-benjamin-button-man-shot-for-talking-in-theater-t1080.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/movie-7-pounds-t1078.htm Tizzy Lizz^
Cool to see Will Smiths new production company named after his high school Overbrook.

Overall, I think its a movie that makes you want to live more fully.]]> Society, culture Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:33:18 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/movie-7-pounds-t1078.htm#7292 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/movie-7-pounds-t1078.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/maps-avatar-god-is-a-dj-life-is-a-t1071.htm Tizzy Lizz^
God is DJ
Life is a dancefloor
Love is a rhythm
You are the music


Question to the board - What music is God spinning right now? what does your dancefloor look like? what kind of rhythm is going on (fast, slow, melodic), what is your music?]]> Society, culture Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:38:31 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/maps-avatar-god-is-a-dj-life-is-a-t1071.htm#7262 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/maps-avatar-god-is-a-dj-life-is-a-t1071.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/religulous-t1076.htm M.A.P.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB8fPJ6zds8]]> Society, culture Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:20:44 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/religulous-t1076.htm#7288 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/religulous-t1076.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/etymology-diet-t1046.htm Tizzy Lizz^
Never paid attention that it contains the word DIE in it.
A man suggested we use LIVET instead...sounds strange but makes since...Are we eating to die or eating to live?]]> Society, culture Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:53:55 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/etymology-diet-t1046.htm#7117 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/etymology-diet-t1046.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/8-black-presidents-of-usa-t1054.htm Tizzy Lizz^ From an email thread: 1. John Hanson (a Moor) was actually the 1st President of the United States , he served from 1781 - 1782 and he was black. The new country was actually formed on March 1, 1781 with the adoption of The Articles of Confederation. This document was actually proposed on June 11, 1776, but not agreed upon by Congress until November 15, 1777. Maryland refused to sign this document until Virginia and New York ceded their western lands ( Maryland was afraid that these states ... Society, culture Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:54:13 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/8-black-presidents-of-usa-t1054.htm#7186 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/8-black-presidents-of-usa-t1054.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/the-wire-t1037.htm Tizzy Lizz^ I am late with a lot of things (because I don't have cable...and don't own a lot of dvds)...anyway, when i was on vacation, I stumbled on my cousins dvd collection. he had all 5 seasons of The Wire...I watched 3 seasons in about 2 weeks. MAN!!! I wish I was up on this when it first came out. I'm goign to order the 4th season (and begin my own collection). This is supposed to be the best season they say...the one about the children. I might get hype and have a Wire movie night --would ... Society, culture Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:23:51 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/the-wire-t1037.htm#7057 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/the-wire-t1037.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/other-than-the-english-language-t1041.htm Tizzy Lizz^
If so, how well? Basic conversation? Can you count?
Could you communicate if you went overseas?

Any recommendations for somebody that needs to learn French? I know Spanish, but I need to learn French.]]> Society, culture Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:49:03 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/other-than-the-english-language-t1041.htm#7093 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/other-than-the-english-language-t1041.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/the-day-afterhistory-was-made-t1028.htm Tizzy Lizz^
How's the vibe at work?
Do you think foreigners will treat black folks differently now?
Is there a unity feel among black folks?

any other changes?]]> Society, culture Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:34:05 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/the-day-afterhistory-was-made-t1028.htm#7006 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/the-day-afterhistory-was-made-t1028.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/the-secret-life-of-bees-t1026.htm Tizzy Lizz^ So I went to see this movie with some friends this weekend and I think I might have been a bit of an ass. There were people all over crying in the movie theater at the same time. I had to buss out laughing because I thought the scripts and plot were not relative to the times (60s)...and that some stuff was just way too predictable So I nudged my friend and pointed out how all these people were crying...and the way I said it, she started laughing too...next thing you know, we are laughing ... Society, culture Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:17:57 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/the-secret-life-of-bees-t1026.htm#6996 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/the-secret-life-of-bees-t1026.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/was-it-too-easy-t1029.htm Tizzy Lizz^ Do you think it was all too easy? I mean was there really competition on Nov 4th? An old white repub and a goofy female VS a confident, intelligent handsome black male? Is this really a new america or is there a hidden agenda? Is it okay to be drunken with pride and the "we have overcome" feeling right now at history in the making...or should we be suspicious? Your thoughts? "Free is the most expensive thing" - quote from THE WIRE Society, culture Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:33:38 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/was-it-too-easy-t1029.htm#7007 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/was-it-too-easy-t1029.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/are-people-really-this-ignorant-t1004.htm alyson seriously?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itEucdhf4Us]]> Society, culture Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:26:42 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/are-people-really-this-ignorant-t1004.htm#6868 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/are-people-really-this-ignorant-t1004.htm http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/halloween-costume-help-please-t991.htm alyson i'm going to be a flash back to what was awful in the 90s for halloween. initially i was thining of going into my dad's attic and pulling out some of the clothes from high school but i was cute and i want to be one of those 'what were we thinking?' moments. i wanna go early 90s and my main source of inspiration right now is oaktown 3.5.7. i'm also thinking of BIG kwame polka dots, big hair, and those patent leather shoes we tied w/ribbons. then there's also the quilted jackets, ... Society, culture Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:36:10 GMT http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/halloween-costume-help-please-t991.htm#6813 http://wbphillysoul.editboard.com/society-culture-f4/halloween-costume-help-please-t991.htm