Top five neighborhoods in the country

Top five neighborhoods that have grown above and beyond the rest. Whether the growth is due to a dramatic drop in crime or rezoning and infrastructure development, here are the top five and their percentage of growth since 1990 which make the rest of our hometowns look measly on the investment scale.

Miami Beach (City Center) in Miami, Florida -- 1532% growth
Ohio and Westgate Avenues in Los Angeles, California -- 3081% growth
Rosslyn/Highlands in Washington, D.C. -- 566% growth
Riverside Drive and 149th Streets in New York City, New York -- 4391% growth
Grove and Webster Streets in San Francisco, California -- 522% growth

Quote of the day

Success is created in the mind first.

If you believe you are smart, you will behave intelligently. If you believe you are sexy, you will behave in that way. The funny thing about this truth is it doesn't even matter if what you believe is true! Ha! Your subconscious kicks in and obeys whatever you program it to believe about yourself.

New Couple Alert and More!

January 24, 2008. Look out Washington, D.C. - you may have a new celebrity couple on your hands. MediaTakeOut.com is hearing whispers that R&B singer Mya and NBA's Gilbert Arenas are a couple.

Word is that the two were spotted getting cozy at a Dupont circle bar having drinks.

Good move Mya ... you're probably better off making babies than you are at making music....

Reported by MediaTakeout


Okay the new word on the street is Shaq was giving his wife $7,000 a month for the last 5 years...

Now she's worth 30 Million??? Says the court in Miami .I guess she was not just getting her nails and hair done and making baby's. Shaq paying $20,000 a month at
this point until the divorce is final..

Thought of the day

I was having a conversation the other day one of many!I was told "The only thing holding me back is me?" My question to my loyal readers is. Are you holding yourself back from the things you want in life??

I think that in life we all have dreams and wants.I wonder what things in life could be ours if we truly let ourselves go and really pursued the things in life we want?

So again I ask you today are your holding yourself back? I want everyone for the next 29 days to pick two things that you think my be holding you back and go after it!!! Next month will be called Find It February!!!!


MR.ENTERTAINMENT

Fat Saturday/TRIP TO DUBAI: "The Las Vegas of the Middle East"

Quote of the day

The man who has confidence in himself gains the confidence of others.
Hasidic Saying



On Saturday, February 2, TTD delivers the carnival, parades, and festivities of Bourbon Street, New Orleans to the Nation's Capital.

Join us for an all out Mardi Gras Celebration
as we invite you to welcome in the festivities
in the New Orleans' irresistibly fun, vibrant, sarcastic, and sassy style!

Over 1000 People Attend Every Year!

Including:
- Dancing to Washington's Best D.J.
- Karaoke
- Beads, Masks and Decorations
- Complimentary Hors D'ourvres
- Beads Contest (Prizes Awarded)
- Free Caricaturist Drawing
- Movie Passes and other Giveaways

Along the way, win a...
TRIP TO ICELAND!

Click here for more information


TRIP TO DUBAI: "The Las Vegas of the Middle East"

A land of excitement and wonder! A hot popular destination for Americans and tourists from all around the world. An adult playground in a part of the world you never imagined. Last year Dubai topped the world in the hotel occupancy stakes, with an average rate of 86%, according to a survey by research group Deloitte and Smith--ahead of hotel hotspots such as New York, Paris, Singapore and, of course, Las Vegas.

Join your fellow avid travelers for a unique multi faceted trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. From relaxing in an amazing hotel to camel riding to sand surfing to a unique bustling nightlife and much more!



Oct 10 DEPART THE US

Friday Night: Depart the US on board your Emirates flight bound for Dubai.

Oct 11 ARRIVE DUBAI

Saturday Arrive and welcome to Dubai. After clearing government formalities, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Oct 12 DUBAI

Sunday Enjoy an exciting morning tour to witness first-hand, the painstakingly planned growth of the multi-cultural metropolis of Dubai. Our first stop is the prestigious Jumeirah area, home to the upscale Jumeirah Beach Residence as well as the world’s largest artificially created Marina.

Visit the Sales Office of ‘Nakheel’, developers of the fascinating Palm Islands. Take a close look at the scale models of this astounding project; unofficially named as the ‘Eighth wonder of the world’. Drive next to souk Madinat Jumeirah, an Arabian-themed marketplace where the history and heritage of the region comes alive. Continue to Emirates Hills, boasting opulent villas, lakes and The Montgomerie – a world-class golf course.

Before returning, make a last photo stop at Ski Dubai and see the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East, offering an amazing snow setting for skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing or just playing in the snow all year round. Afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Oct 13 DUBAI

Monday Morning is at leisure. This afternoon, depart across the desert with photo-stops during an exciting dune drive and visits the camel farm. The drive continues across the desert. Watch the beautiful sunset in the desert.

Reach our campsite, where you have the opportunity to do camel riding, sand boarding and try out a henna design on hands or feet. After working up an appetite enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and a shisha (the famous Arabic water pipe).

Before returning, watch our belly dancer performing her show around the campfire by starlight. (B.D)

Note: This tour is operated by a 4WD (5 passengers to a vehicle) with an English speaking driver cum guide. An English speaking guide will also join the group and will ride in one of the 4WD.

Oct 14 DUBAI

Tuesday Morning is at leisure. Later you will depart for a 45 – 60 mins. drive to the Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa. (B)

Oct 15 DUBAI

Wednesday Full day is at leisure. Optional Excurisons will be offered. (B)

Oct 16 DEPART DUBAI

Thursday Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the US on board Emirates Airlines. (B)



Directions: Exact meeting location at Dulles airport will be sent roughly 30 to 60 days before the trip

Cost: $3275.00
if you purchase by 5 pm Friday, February 15



Salsa Fiesta at Cabanas in Georgetown (No dance lesson)

Start your weekend with an unforgettable night of dancing in the heart of Georgetown at Cabanas, a stylishly elegant restaurant at Georgetown Harbor overlooking the Potomac River. We have reserved this waterfront venue exclusively for our Latin dance fiesta to dance and make new friends.

Dance the night away to a mix of salsa, merengue, cha cha, and other international and Latin sounds.

Suggested Attire: Dress to Impress. No Hats, T's, Tank Tops, Jerseys, Athletic Wear, Boots or Sneakers.

Directions: Cabanas
3050 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20007


Cost: $10.00
Price Subject to Increase after 5 pm Friday, February 8

JAN 31 St Fat Tuesday

NEW PICS!

THURSDAY:
Day 1 of our Mardi Gras Celebration



The Usual Suspectz and J & K Productions Present Elevation and Temptation
A Fatter Thursday - A Pre-Mardi Gras Affair
Join us this Thursday for a taste of Mardi Gras with festive music, beads, masks, king cake and a few specialty drinks!

Mix and Mingle with DC's Professional Crowd
Work hard, party harder!

Location:

R n R Bar and Lounge ~ 717 6th St., NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20001

Date and Time:

Thursday, January 31, 2008 ~ 6pm - until

The Particulars:

Free for LADIES until 8pm, discounted admission for LADIES after 8pm
Open Bar for the Ladies (Grey Goose & Absolut 8 - 9pm)
FREE Bottle of Moet with a bottle of Ciroc or Belvedere (All Nite)
Beats: Provided by DJ Top Choice and DJ Cuzzin B
$5 Cruzan Rum or Grey Goose Drinks from 6-9pm
Strongest Drinks in the City!
Dress Code: Kill them with SEXINESS

THE USUAL SUSPECTZ and J & K PRODUCTIONS
LET US TAKE YOU HIGHER
4 Table or Bottle Service Contact bmiller@usualsuspectz.com



SATURDAY:
Day 2 of our Mardi Gras Celebration



TOUCH
LIV on Bourbon - A Pre Mardi Gras Special Event with music, beads, masks, king cake and more...

Compete and walk away with an IPOD NANO!
A Usual Suspectz/ Hypnotik Entertainment Joint
Sponsored by Courvoisier Exclusif

COME EARLY -- THE DRINKS ARE ON US FROM 10-11 (OPEN BAR)!!!

THE PLACE:
LIV – 2003 11th Street, NW, D.C. (On the corner of 11th & U Streets, NW)

THE DATE AND TIME:
Saturday, February 2, 2008 Doors Open at 10pm


THE INTANGIBLES:
Free admission with this email until 11pm
OPEN BAR 10 - 11pm
Ask for the TOUCH Cocktail Special featuring Courvoisier Exclusif
Complimentary Midnight Buffet
NEED BOTTLES?:
Buy 2 bottles of Champagne and get 3rd bottle 1/2 price
Purchase a bottle of Level and get a 1/2 priced bottle of Moet
BEATS & HYPE:
DJ Top Choice & Ya Boy Malik
THE CODE:
Casual Chic - Dress RIGHT or Be Left!

Quote of the day

When you want your goal badly enough,Feel the intensity of it,Let it fuel your walking thoughts and actions,
Let it influence you in all ways posssible and let nothing get in the way of achieving itit

Dallas Austin Says he had sex with Christina Aguilera

Dallas Austin says in a new video that Christina Aguilera is a ho and his former friend and her husband Jordan Bratman knows about it? Dallas says that “all these women are having sex for tracks” and also says Joss Stone is doing the same thing . According to Dallas, Christina Aguilera banged five of his friends...

SHAQ GOT HIS MONEY RIGHT! Quote of the day

Everybody knows that Shaquille is paid $20 million a year .Where does all that money go? Thanks to his pending divorce, Shaq's monthly budget is now on the public record

On a monthly basis, Shaq spends:

$24,300 at the gas station filling up (dude, buy a Prius)
$17,220 on clothes
$6,730 on laundry and dry cleaning
$2,305 on pet care
$1,620 on music and magazines
$1,495 on cable television.
You want to know my favorite? The $114,946 that's listed as "miscellaneous (personal)" -- you know, walking around money, pocket change so you're never left without something to feed the meter or, I don't know, buy a new car or two without writing a check. (And just think how much money he'll spend now that he has all this free time over the next couple of weeks!) But when you're living this large, it's not all fun -- the guy also pays $75,261 in property tax alone, which I guess is what you'd expect from a 20,000 square foot mansion on the water.

Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how slow.
Plato

CAN I GET IN THE CLUB???NO !!!

(Click on Title to see clip)
Sacramento Kings star Ron Artest was a little pissy when some shrimpy bouncer shut down the 6'7" baller on his way into Villa nightclub. The dude came back and said the owner didn't know who you were LOL!!!!!!!

This year, treat your favorite someone to a Valentine’s Day celebration in style BALLING!!!!!!!

January 23, 2008 02:45 PM Eastern Time



Clients adding the DreamDate package for $1.5 million to the cost of a Halcyon Jet charter will be greeted with luxury transportation and a cabin full of exotic flowers in addition to enjoying the following luxurious gifts:

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Necklace ($1.25 M) Opening a signature Tiffany Blue Box® with a white ribbon is a Valentine’s tradition, but inside she’ll find something unusual - the ultimate gift of love - an opulent emerald-cut diamond necklace, total carat weight of 75.79, color grades G and Fancy Intense Yellow, clarity grade VS; platinum.

Krug 1996 Vintage Champagne ($420) Travelers can add some sparkle to their romance while enjoying a Krug 1996 Vintage champagne, one of the most coveted years from the fabled champagne house.

Noka Chocolate ($139) Known as some of the most expensive chocolates on the market, the 96-piece box of single-estate, dark-chocolate, "vintage" pieces is a compilation of the finest dark chocolates, sourced from select plantations in Venezuela, Trinidad, Cote d'Ivoire and Ecuador.

Clive Christian's Imperial Majesty ($215,000) Imperial Majesty is a limited edition of a Clive Christian signature scent, the most expensive perfume in the world. 16.9 ounces comes in a Baccarat crystal bottle, with a five-carat diamond on the bottle’s 18-carat gold collar.

Christian Louboutin Sequin Peep-Toe Pump ($995) Known for their signature red soles, your special someone will get in step with these red hot shoes appearing on the feet of the world's most stylish women.
Nine-Piece Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Luggage Set ($31,980) What better way to travel on a private jet than with her very own sleek and stylish, nine-piece Louis Vuitton monogrammed luggage set, including various sized luggage, garment bag, golf bag and jewellery case?

DreamSpa Treatment ($1,500) Wrapped in fluffy white robes, couples will enjoy the ultimate in pampering, receiving massages and facials and other spa services while in-flight.

Quote Of The Day/ 105 grams of Weed, 29 grams of cocaine and ecstasy.and .40-Gun

The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you're willing to work.

Oprah Winfrey (1954 - ), O Magazine






The rapper posted a $10,185 bond and was released from the Yuma County Jail. He signed autographs for fans outside of a bail bondsman's office.

Lil' Wayne's tour bus was stopped about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday (Jan. 22) at a checkpoint on Interstate 8 near Dateland. A narcotics dog detected drugs on the bus and a search turned up 105 grams of marijuana, 29 grams of cocaine and an unspecified amount of the drug ecstasy. Also found was a .40-caliber pistol registered to the rapper who has a license for the weapon in Florida.

According to Lil' Wayne's attorney James Tilson, the rapper was not formally charged and is due back in court Jan. 25.

In addition, Lil Wayne was hit with more bad news in his jail cell yesterday (January 23) in Yuma, County Arizona, when he was served legal documents relating to a lawsuit surrounding his 1999 Bentley Arnage.

The California man accuses the rapper of owing more than $91,000 dollars left to be paid on his Bentley, which was being refurbished and repaired.

Lil Wayne is also the subject of two separate $1,000,000 dollar lawsuits filed by two Morgan State University students who were allegedly injured when the rapper threw money in the crowd, causing a melee.




Los Angeles city officials have requested that 200 members of the Mob Piru street gang along with Suge Knight be banned from Compton.

KVUE reports that the Death Row co-founder was one of 200 people that officials alleged to be members of the Mob Piru street gang. Officials have requested that the 200 people be banned from congregating, carrying guns, drinking alcohol in public or staying out past 10 p.m.

Suge Knight responded by calling the request a "publicity stunt."

"This is crazy," Knight told the Los Angeles Times in Thursday's editions. "I'm a 42-year-old businessman, not a gang member. I don't even live in Compton anymore."

ALICIA KEYS A TOP THE BILLBOARD CHARTS IN A WEAK SALES WEEK!
61,000 copies in week 3

Ray J Back To Making Music

Sounds Like a BET top 10 hit....

LIL WAYNE AKA DUFFLE BAG BOY IN JAIL AGAIN

Law enforcement officials tell us Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Carter Jr., was arrested near Yuma, Arizona last night on three felony counts: possession of dangerous drugs, possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Cops say that the Drug Enforcement Agency was involved in the arrest -- which means it's a big deal!

Wayne is currently in the custody of the Yuma County Sheriff's Department, where he'll be held pending his arraignment at 9:00 AM PT.

Wayne was arrested in Idaho last year for felony possession of drugs.

Man you don't think the police don't know when you coming to town and they going to pull you over....

Quote Of The Day,Top Vacation Spots of 2008

The reason most people never reach their goals is that
they don't define them, or ever seriously consider
them as believable or achievable. Winners can tell you
where they are going, what they plan to do along the
way, and who will be sharing the adventure with them.

Denis Watley

Manzanillo,Mexico


Cabo San Lucas


BORA BORA

I Make The Rules In This House

Writer Janet Charlton says our boy Eddie Murphy keeps his women in check! I guess he been laying down the law for a min...

Eddie has strict rules. He expected his Ex wife Nicole to appear at the breakfast table every day with her makeup and hair done, and looking very together....Nice Idea Eddie..

But she was for his eyes only. He instructed every guy who worked at the house - gardeners, repairmen, pool men etc, NOT to look directly at her! Anyone caught staring at Nicole was instantly fired.....

We're guessing he'll have to lighten up on the rules with Tracey. But how does he explain Johnny Gill living in a wing of the house

Quote Of The Day

You have to recognize when the right place and the right time fuse and take advantage of that opportunity. There are plenty of opportunities out there. You can't sit back and wait.

Ellen Metcalf

Tallest Basketball Player In College Basketball Historu

This guy is 7'7!
Click on Title To Read

Quote of the Day

"To the degree we're not living our dreams, our comfort zone has more control of us than we have over ourselves."

-- Peter McWilliams

Steve Harvey New Pics

Hey Steve Harvey has a new look and a new hairstyle...I guess it's been along time coming...
(Click on Title to see New Pic)

FOXY BROWN WANT'S A CALIFORNIA VACATION

MS.BROWN IF YOUR NANSTY.WENT TO COURT THURSDAY AND SAID THAT HER HEARING AID WAS GOING BAD AND SHE NEEDED TO GO TO CALI TO GET IT FIXED.THE JUDGE SAID SHE NEEDED MORE INFO ON HER HEARING AID.THE JUDGE ALSO SAID THAT PPO'S DID NOT WORK FOR INMATES AND THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO USE A HMO LOL! THE JUDGE THOUGHT THAT SHE COULD GO TO NY TO GET THE AID LOOKED AT.MS.BROWN ALSO WANTED HER SENTENCE TO BE ENDED.SHE HAD BEEN SENTENCE TO ONE YEAR.

Friends???

A good friend can tell you what is the matter with you in a minute. He may not seem such a good friend after telling.

Arthur Brisbane, "The Book of Today"

Forbes most affordable autos

Want to know what the most affordable cars according to Forbes?
Click on the tile to see pics

380 on Forbes List out of 400 not bad For Maryland Man

Click on title for more info

Stephen Bisciotti


Net Worth $1.3 billion
Source Service, Self made
Age 47
Marital Status Married, 2 children
Hometown Millersville, MD, United States
Education Salisbury State University, Bachelor of Arts / Science

Maryland native's father died young; raised by football-fanatic mother. Spent high school summers mowing lawns, babysitting, pumping gas. Graduated from Salisbury State. Started Aerotek with $3,500 and furniture purchased from Goodwill; company provided engineers to aerospace industry.

Today owns large chunk of Allegis Group, nation's third-largest staffing firm. Places workers in aviation, mining, banking, construction jobs. Estimated sales: $5 billion. Cigar aficionado bought majority stake in pro football's Baltimore Ravens 2004. Media shy: "I wouldn't mind being the least-known owner in the NFL.

Qoute Of the Day

"Success is never permanent, and failure is never final." -- Mike Ditka

Eddie and Tracey Split After Two weeks

Yea that's what happens when you like men and not women...Well Tracey maybe Shaq is ready to date..I am sure you are a MILF...Yea two weeks and they break-Up..The word is Johnny Gill was has man fits...LOL

OJ and Packman

Pacman might have punched Nashville Atlanta strip club.Naw not Packman...

Wanda S. Jackson, a lawyer, says she was in the Body Tap Strip Club's office (not dancing) when Jones came in to complain about his money and a bracelet being stolen. After leaving the office, Jackson alleges, Jones "sucker punched" her as she followed him out.

Wanda wants Jones' in jail. It would be Jones' seventh arrest since being drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2005. He's currently serving a one-year suspension.Man if you can get 7 pro bowls you would be nice.

Irv Gotti Going Hard In the paint

Irv Gotti took bottles to the head while watch Melissa Ford do the "superman" this past weekend at Club Plum in NY.

Effects of Alcohol on Fat Metabolism Part 2

By: Mauro Di Pasquale
(Click On Title for the article)

05/03/2003 - The main problem with alcohol is not the number of calories it contains but rather the effect is has on fat metabolism. A recent study, for example, has shown that even small amounts of alcohol has a large impact on fat metabolism.

Effects Of Alcohol On Fat Metabolism


In this study, eight men were given two drinks of vodka and lemonade separated by 30 minutes. Each drink contained just under 90 calories. Fat metabolism was measured before and after consumption of the drink.

For several hours after drinking the vodka, whole body lipid oxidation (a measure of how much fat your body is burning) dropped by 73%.

The reason why alcohol has this dramatic effect on fat metabolism has to do with the way alcohol is handled in the body. When alcohol is consumed, it readily passes from the stomach and intestines into the blood and goes to the liver. In the liver, an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase mediates the conversion of alcohol to acetaldehyde.

Acetaldehyde is rapidly converted to acetate by other enzymes. So rather than getting stored as fat, the main fate of alcohol is conversion into acetate, the amount of acetate formed is dose dependant on the amount of alcohol consumed. For example, blood levels of acetate after drinking the vodka were 2.5 times higher than normal. And it appears this sharp rise in acetate puts the brakes on fat loss.

The type of fuel your body uses is dictated to some extent by availability. This is one of the reasons for the induction phase of the Metabolic Diet. By severely limiting your carb intake your body is forced to rev up it's fat burning machinery, so that you become fat adapted, and increase the use of protein for some of the functions, such as anaplerosis, that carbs are usually heavily involved in.

In other words, your body tends to use whatever you feed it, and after a time becomes adapted to the macro nutrient intake. Unfortunately when acetate levels rise, your body burns the acetate preferentially, since acetate is basically the same product of beta oxidation of fatty acids and glycolysis (glucose to pyruvate to acetate), but it doesn't' require the metabolic work to produce.

So the body simply burns the acetate first, and with the rapid rise seen with alcohol intake, basically pushes fat oxidation out of the metabolic equation.

Because acetate is readily formed from alcohol it can be worse than taking in carbs as far as affecting fat metabolism. That's because glucose has to be sequentially metabolized through various steps to form acetate while acetate is formed from alcohol in just a few steps.

Also alcohol, because it can be considered part way between carbs and fats, has more calories than carbs. That's why even the low carb beers contain under 100 calories even though they only have about 2.5 grams of carbs and .5 grams of protein. While the carbs and protein only make up 12 calories, the 12 grams of alcohol make up the remaining 80 or so calories.

9 calories per gram of FAT
4 calories per gram of PROTEIN
4 calories per gram of CARBOHYDRATE
7 calories per gram of ALCOHOL
In summary, while the odd drink or two is acceptable on the Metabolic Diet, it's important to realize that it can be counter productive in the low carb phase and especially so in the induction stage. As such, it's best to partake on the higher carb days where the alcohol is more in tune with the metabolism. However, even in this phase it's important to keep in mind that acute alcohol intoxication impairs protein synthesis and the anabolic hormones.


Alcohol, Carbs and Calories


Alcoholic beverages generally contain alcohol, some or no carbs and calories but not much else. The calories come from the alcohol and sugars, and some protein, usually under 1 gram.

I've included the alcohol and calorie content of some alcoholic beverages in the table below. The difference between the alcohol calories and the overall calories are the calories that come from sugars.

Usually the amount of alcohol in a serving is about the same, though the serving size may vary. For example, 12 oz of regular beer contains about the same amount of alcohol as a 5-fluid-ounce glass of table wine.

Alcohol & Bodybuilding Part 1 of 2

Alcohol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol), one of the worlds oldest, most widely used, drugs, has many effects on the body, some positive, but most negative.

However, the doses required in these instances are very minimal (1-2 glasses in most cases), and anything beyond this more than outweighs any potential benefits. This is partly because alcohol is classed as a central nervous system depressant, causing the brain to relax and inhibitions to decrease.

In extreme cases it can cause coma and death. Alcohol is specifically detrimental to bodybuilders, or any athlete, in that it can interfere with recovery, protein synthesis, hydration, motivation, and nutrient intake. Its financial cost is


A review of the research will show that alcohol is poisonous to every organ in the body and will adversely affect everyone who engages in its use to some Extent (1, 6, 7, 8). This article is not intended to dissuade people from using alcohol moderately, for recreational purposes, but will point out, from an athlete and a researchers point of view, its significant shortcomings. Cheers.


Alcohol's Effects

Ethyl alcohol is a very small molecule which is soluble in lipid and water solutions. It is metabolized primarily by the liver, where an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase breaks the alcohol down into acetaldehyde, which is further broken down into acetate.

Acetate is metabolized into carbon dioxide and water, which is excreted. Alcohol is absorbed rapidly from the small intestine (80%) and stomach (20%), before any other nutrients are digested.

These properties ensure that alcohol gets into the blood stream and crosses the blood-brain barrier easily. Hence alcohol's instantaneous effect on thought processes. In fact, alcohol has a number of detrimental effects on the brain two of which, central to the scope of this article, will be discussed first.

Alcohol, once it has crossed the blood-brain barrier, will inebriate the cerebral cortex (the part of the brain responsible for executive functions such as rational thought) and work its way down to the limbic system. It won't however affect the limbic system. This turns out to be a problem because the limbic system, being the most primitive part of the brain, then takes over the role of rational thought.

This is problematic because the limbic system is entirely emotional, and one then begins to think with their emotions rather than the rational area of their brain (the cerebral cortex). A surprisingly small amount of alcohol will have an instant effect on ones ability to control their emotions, and their judgement as a result. A comparatively large amount of alcohol and one might become violent or completely out of control in other respects.

In short, tolerance occurs. With more and more alcohol the potential for the GABA receptor to function improperly increases. This may result in hyperexcitability causing, anxiety, tremors, disorientation, and hallucinations when one is not drinking.

This is alcohol at its destructive extreme.

In addition to alcohols destructive effects at the time of ingestion, it can also cause neural tissue death when its consumption is stopped. As explained, GABA (a inhibitory neurotransmitter) binds to its GABA-A receptor following alcohol intake. When this happens, a chloride channel is opened and extracellular chloride moves into a intracellular compartment on the receptor. The neuron is hyperpolarized as a result and excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs) cannot occur, as mentioned.

Implications For Athletes

Alcohol is particularly detrimental for athletes as it interferes with many of the processes so vital to success (3,5). Focus, performance, recovery and rebuilding are all affected. Given that alcohol's effects can linger on for days an athlete would be wise to refrain from its use when competing.

Although alcohol is absorbed rapidly it is metabolized very slowly and its effects may still impact athletic performance up to 48 hours after the last drink.

Assuming the athlete is performing within 48 hours of its consumption, as little as two to three standard drinks can directly:

Decrease strength
Impair reaction time
Impair balance and eye/hand coordination
Impair fine motor and gross motor coordination
Increase fatigue: Liver function is significantly impacted following the ingestion of alcohol. Up to 48 hours after the last drink the liver may still be metabolizing alcohol at the expense of glycogen (metabolized carbohydrate).
Given that glycogen is vital for most of the body's cellular functions, body fatigue, cognitive decline and loss of strength will result when it cannot be used efficiently. Reaction time, balance, coordination are also impacted by this process in addition to the direct aforementioned neurochemical effects alcohol has on the brain.

Interfere with body temperature regulation
Cause dehydration: Alcohol has an impact on kidney function, which interferes with the regulation of electrolytes and fluids in the body (7). Cellular waste removal and nutrient supply are the main functions of fluid and electrolytes, which are controlled through kidney function.
The kidneys filter large amounts of water from many parts of the body, including the brain, to break down alcohol. This causes dehydration and can cripple an athletes performance.

Deplete aerobic capacity and negatively impact endurance for up to 48 hours after the last drink
Impact cellular repair: Protein metabolism is negatively impacted when alcohol is in the system. This has obvious implications for muscle repair.
Impacts the cardiovascular system: Alcohol consumption raises blood pressure and this can result in the heart having work harder to pump blood through the body (8). An abnormally fast heart beat (tachycardia) can also result from alcohol consumption. Further, alcohol increases the synthesis of cholesterol and this can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.

Disrupt sleep: Alcohol significantly interferes with restful sleep (4). It can make falling to sleep easier to begin with due to its sedative effects but the quality of sleep (particularly rapid eye movement) will be disturbed.
Cause vitamin and mineral depletion: Vitamins and minerals so necessary for our health have their absorption interfered with, while the body's own supply are slowly depleted, when alcohol is consumed.

Even one or two drinks per day (supposedly the "recommended" amount) can have this effect. B vitamins, which have important enzymatic and metabolic functions are depleted extra rapidly (8).

This deleteriously effects the heart, liver, thyroid and kidneys. Vitamin A is also depleted and this interferes with the body's ability to fight disease. Vitamin C depletion makes one susceptible to anemia. Also, when alcohol is ingested the body excretes calcium at twice the normal rate, thus impacting on bone growth and wound healing.


Conclusion


Even though alcohol will greatly impact performance 25 to 48 hours after the last drink, it has longer lasting, more indirect, effects. The reduction in quality of training and sleep in the period after its consumption, may cause a reduction in performance over the days following this period.

So it is probably best to stay away from alcohol completely when training and competing to win. Indeed, the only real way to avoid alcohol's effects is to refrain from its use completely.

another link for more info http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/swordchucks3.htm

Quote of the day

It's better to live one day as a lion than a hundred years as a lamb.

John Gotti

I Love New York Sex Tape

(Click on the Title to see this wack Tape!!!)

Hey somethings should be taped over or never recorded...

Don't Get your popcorn...

Mary J,50 Cents,Timbaland on "The Jucie"

The steroid scandal that has rocked the sporting world now has several top hip-hop stars and producers involved.

The names of R&B music star Mary J. Blige, along with rap artists 50 Cent, Timbaland and Wyclef Jean, Tyler Perry, have emerged in investigation of steroids trafficking that has already rocked the professional sports world.

What's the world coming too!!! I have been saying 50 cent was on "THE JUICE".The other fools have no need to be on the juice!
What you want to do dance harder....

Tyler Perry...Mary J....Wyclef...This is stupid....

What they want from a? Money LOL

DMX LOSES DEFAMATION CASE AFTER MISSING COURT

DMX has to pay 1.5 million default judgment for saying a woman rape him...

DMX didn't show up in court on a defamation case.That was real smart....

Baltimore woman sued DMX in Prince George’s County Circuit Court for defamation of character in October of 2006. She was seeking $6 million in damages over a interview in which DMX said she raped him while he slept during a 2003 hotel encounter and ended up pregnant as a result wow!

DNA says it is (my child). I don’t know. If I did (have sex with her) I would remember. It ain’t like she’s a pretty girl."

Wayne was awarded the money after DMX failed to show up in court. The rapper must pay $ 1 million dollars in punitive damages and $518,000 in compensatory damages.

Well I guess the gospel album is on hold....Maybe DMX wife is selling alot of houses...

Quote of the Day

Energy is the essence of life. Every day you decide how you're going to use it by knowing what you want and what it takes to reach that goal, and by maintaining focus.

Oprah Winfrey (1954 - ), O Magazine, July 2003

Great Agent LJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hey LJ go hard in area codes! How's the ankle??? Popping bottles like a champonship..Not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Chiefs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10 priciest cities for apartment renters

10 priciest cities for apartment renters

Avg. rent

New York**
$2,469

San Francisco
$1,947

Los Angeles
$1,586

San Jose, Calif.
$1,487

Orange County, Calif.
$1,387

Boston
$1,332

Oakland
$1,248

San Diego
$1,213

Washington, D.C.
$1,205

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
$1,134

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Ok well Friday it's here and I am up and running.I got pics now! I got music and video clips..The most important is the feedburner which you can sign up for and get updates via email when I update my blogs!!!


The top five list will be covered Mon-Fri.

LIL KIM? Foxy Brown?Mike Vick? Marion Jones...Bonds.. T.I.? The Game ..Is this a pattern?

Marion Jones gets 6 months for lying to investigators Marion Jones was sentenced for telling "WHITE LIES TO WHITE PEOPLE" about using "THE CLEAR" and a check-fraud scam, despite begging!!! the judge that she would be separated from her two young children one thats still being breast feed.

"I ask you to be as merciful as a human being can be," said Jones, who cried on her husband's shoulder after she was sentenced.

I am thinking that black people are getting the point about the Law and Black folk????

Fat Joe Talking Real Talk Bout 50 Cents!!!

Fat Joe got a point...Now what 50? Maybe they will show another Replay of your house on cribs...

OJ The Gloves Fits!! Back in News

LAS VEGAS - O.J. did it again! Oj is in custody in Florida on allegations that he violated his release on bail.This dummy called one of the men that was snitching on him...

Prosecutors allege that Simpson, AKA "THE JUICE" said his name was "Miguel, LOL! Nice Name " telephoned Clarence "C.J." Stewart on Nov. 16 and expressed frustration with Stewart's testimony at a preliminary hearing.

So "THE JUICE" is going back to Vegas...And might have to stay until trail starts... Good luck ! And play 5 spot for me...

Top Five List

Later today "MRENTERTAINMENTS Top 5 List.The list will be made up of the top Five vacation Spots,Top Five Cars for the everyday working man.Top Five Cell phones.Top five women that men would like to have dinner with.It should be a great list.


MRENTERTAINMENT

Words From Kanye West

If you have the opportunity to play this game of life you need to appreciate every moment. A lot of people don`t appreciate the moment until it's passed.

Kanye West

Dad of Little People Big World Not A DUI

Matt Roloff, DAD ON "Little People, Big World," is not guilty of driving under the influence!

In court this morning with Black Tims he waived his right to a jury trial, instead opting to have a judge decide his fate?

Oregon cops busted Roloff last June when they saw his van swerve on a local road.He said he was text his wife about the kids....

Sex Tape Kim At a Party in LA.Sigel Gets 1 Day in Prison

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One day in prison..What's the world coming too...This dude rented a car over the summer for 6 months.And never took it back...
Then the rental car place reported stolen...

I guess Reggie Bush said he is going to work with that and forget about the sex tape!The word on the street they getting married...All I can say is I wouldn't want to follow R Jay!!!

P Diddy Gets His Star On The Walk Of Fame!!!!!Bobby Brown Wanted by police again!!

P Diddy getting his star on Hollywood walk of fame on Friday.I wonder if this because of the role he played in Monster Ball or because of these Making Of the Bands!!!!




This full blown jackass is wanted for performing on stage with Christina Aguilera AKA that White Girl.
I guess bobby said this nose candy for me...You have to get your own....

Tiger Woods Dam Shame

Tiger you have to be crazy. The women was talking about you being lynched and you say it was not a big issue to you????
I am not sure what you thinking about but you are black! You can check other all you want be we know what's up..You don't want the pressure of being a black man in america...

Keep swinging.

MRENTERTAINMENT

Quote of the Day

Get pleasure out of life...as much as you can. Nobody ever died from pleasure.

Whats New About You In 2008???

Okay in 2008 I am going make sure the once a day a place a "Motivational Quote of the Day".

I was doing the home church thing this past sat. I am trying to do my part by being green and not driving to church and saving gas....I turnd on the Tv and Td Jakes was preaching.

FYI thats the pastor from Dallas that has Convertible Gt Bently I will attach a picture below if you not sure what it looks like....

Any way the word for the New Year was you need to have a diffrent attiude for the New Year not a New Years Resolution!
I guess you can't have a better year if you are still thinking about the past year..


With that I bring to you the "Motivational Quote of the Day"

"I started concentrating so hard on my vision that I lost sight"

Robin Green, Northern Exposure, Burning Down the House, 1992

Wyclef Coming to Love Washington D.C. Jan 18

This is going to be one of the best concerts for 2008.I am sure the show will be non stop action

Got House Arrest?????

The two Love birds back at again.Tiny Having a baby again I guess T.I. being around the house lead to this.

8 Surprising Turn-Ons for Men on Yahoo! Health

Okay I need to have helped with this.Now of these things make any sense.The things that should have been in the list.
This will help all you single women other find a man...This is real talk...Pass along to your girls....

1.A women who can cook! Breakfeast is a plus.
2.A women who knows a second langauge never know when you trying to clear customs.
3.A women who knows when to say yes and no LOL "Inside joke..."
4.A women who knows something about sports.. Don't watch basketball and say man thats a nice tackle !!!!
5.A women who can run more than 10 mins on a treadmill.I can't but its not about me beau...



Thats a list to make the men keep calling.I had to keep it clean LOL!

MRENTERTAINMENT

Lamar's Talking

SPORTS

MJ still making money....This new shoe is a green shoe? I guess everything is about being green.I am not against being green I am just not sure I have anymore time to put in my day to make sure I am being green...I have enough problem takint the trash out twice a week,and then the one time a week to take plastic out to the curb...Ok I know many of you find me perfect I am not.

I am just MRENTERTAINMENT!


JAY-Z

Okay the guy is cool with me pound for pound the best rapper in the game.I wish B and Jay would get married and go on a honeymoon like the other Millions of americans.I can really don't care but I am tired of the big deal if they had a wedding who cares...

The Game

I am not sure why rapper and sports players want to carry a gun..Lets see you make money and you can have bodyguards or other 10 other people hanging with you.So why don't you have then hold the guns....Just a idea....So the game has to go to court on gun charges....Way to start the New Year !!!

Shopping To Your PC

In the next few days I am going to give you access to brand name vitamins, supplements, diet and other health care products at saving up to 75% off retail prices.

Many web sites claim to offer the 'Lowest Prices', but only Vitacost.com truly offers wholesale prices on thousands of vitamins, supplements and over-the-counter products. Most of the products we carry are sold at the Published Wholesale Price which is typically 33% to 75% less than what you would pay at the retail level.


MRENTERTAINMENT

Top 10 Cities for blacks to live.

Ok this is the yearly list I am not sure I would want to live in some of those places on this list.
I am sure that a few of the places on the list my be very slow paced and country....click on the title to see the list.

Breaking News

Reality Tv:Little People Big World

Last night on the show the mother wanted to plant a all organic garden.Dad being such a handy man puts Micrcle Grow on the garden.Now this was not a bad thing until he put Tomato Mircle Grow on the Watermelon...Stick to drinking dad....


Fashion:Hey ladies stop asking for $850 dollar bags.The sale of Luxary hand bags is in decline.The reason being stated in because of gas prices.So I guess fake bags from Canal St in New York will be okay.Hey fake to you make...Yea also Cole Haan has made a high dress shoes that feels just like Nike's....Gold has also made a come back..So dig back in the jewlery box for the gold tennis bracelet and herringbone chain.


Music:DMX to make a Gospel album..This should be very funny.I wonder if he coming back to club Love to perform??



Sports:Joe Gibbs finally got tired of stealing and step down from his job...Thanks Joe got back to North Carolina and race horses.Greg Williams will be the next coach...

Dominick Dunne: Power, Privilege & Justice

Dominick Dunne: Power, Privilege & Justice
This is a great show also.I guess Bigge was right Mo Money More Problems...
There's a darker side to the lifestyles of the rich and famous, and writer Dominick Dunne explores high-profile cases in which high-profile personalities dicover they cannot buy their way out of trouble.
I have seen some very crazy things on this show that make say these people are really crazy.Money is the root of evil.

Can be seen on Court TV This wed at 11pm
MRENTERTAINMENT

Snapped On The Oxygen Channel

Oxygen's hit true crime series Snapped profiles the fascinating cases of women accused of murder. Yea this is very wild show and you can't begin to understand how people snap and kill somebody when alot of the times they are rich or there no rich and they need money and they kill someone for $40,000 insurance policy..

Its a must watch show you heard it here first from MRENTERTAINMENT!

Cant Make Fat Tuesday How bout Fat Sat?

He they is a must for 2008. Fat Sat kick off is Mardi Gras Meets D.C. I am sure this want be as wild but hey you never know.

Want To Send Your women for Lap Dance Lessons

Hey I think this should be a nice thing for a woman.They say every woman wanted to be a dancer or something like that...

Blog 101

Ok I am made alot of progress with the blog last night. I found out how to attach my most visted websites to my page.!
So take a look at them there's something for everyone...I need to learn know how to attach photo's to my blog.
Also I need to learn about blogging on the go by using my phone.I seen alot of wild things while I am out...LOL

There so much that I could blog about through out the day...Well I will give you the run down of what new in the news later today...


Mr.ENTERTAINMENT

LOOK WHO'S BLOGING!

I AM NOT SURE WHAT'S GOING ON WITH ME TRYING TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO BLOG.....I HOPE TO GET THERE BY FRIDAY..
SO OTHER THAN THAT FOR THE NEW YEAR I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO 2008 AND HOW THINGS ARE GOING TO SHAPE UP FOR ME THIS YEAR..LAST YEARS WAS LONG AND HARD BUT IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST..YOU KNOW THEY SAY LIFE STARTS AT 40???
I AM NOT FEELING THAT ONE BUT HEY WHO AM I ???? I FOR GOT I AM MR ENTERTAINMENT!!!! LMAOF


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