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A Life of Adventure?
Copyright 2005 Mark Cole
In a conversation recently, a friend remarked to me: “Every man dies, but not every man lives.” If you think about it, that is profoundly true and rather disturbing. I hope that shakes you up like it does me.
You...
About that Dream...
"I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship."
--Louisa May Alcott
Remember your very first job? That all-grown-up feeling! Your own money to buy things... The independence?
Do you still have that excitement today? Do...
Are You Living On An Island Of Fear?
In the movie released last year, "The Castaway," Tom Hanks played the role of a FedEx delivery man. His job was to fly all over the world making sure that the packages were delivered on time.
One fateful trip found his cargo plane flying through...
Is the Chipko Movement Towards Forest Appraisal
“Let us protect and plant the trees Go awaken the villages And drive away the axemen.” - Ghanshyam Sailani The forests of India are the unique resources for the survival of the rural people of India which were exploited greatly for...
Jackie Kennedy was the Perfect Introvert
Come of age! Introversion is a legitimate personality style. Introverts have special needs and a different kind of self care than their more numerous companions, the extroverts. Jackie Kennedy is almost the quintessential introvert. Let's look at...
The Nerve of Insignificant France under Chirac the Pretender
For France to make the demand of leading postwar Iraq with minimal American and British involvement, especially in light of its recent behavior against the coalition, is very insulting to say the least.
Monday, March 24, 2003
The Nerve of...
The Prodigal Prince Fred, (Tasmanian Fred, Royal Spoiled Brat)
The Prodigal Prince Fred,
(Tasmanian Fred, Royal Spoiled Brat)
THE SETTING Luke 15:11 "There was a man who had two sons.
Far away, long before children had beds, There lived a Tasmanian 'Devil' named "Fred" Prince Frederick the Fifth, Son of...
The Secret To Success In Courtship And Marriage, Sex And Happiness. (Part 1)
In a high-divorce society, not only are more unhappy marriages likely to end in divorce, but in addition, more marriages are likely to become unhappy. -- COUNCIL ON FAMILIES IN AMERICA. ...
The True Benefits Of Selecting A Custom Lanyard For Your Boating Needs
If you are new to the world of boating, you likely are only now
beginning to learn some of the more basic terms associated with
the sport. For example, "lanyard" may be a term that is new to
you. On the other hand, if you are an old salt, you...
You CAN Have Your Cats and Your Furniture Too
You CAN Have Your Cats and Your Furniture Too By Kathie Freeman No one wants to invest hundreds or even thousands of dollars in furnishings only to see them ripped to shreds by an overzealous pet, however beloved. To many people the obvious...
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Gunit
His lockjaw delivery makes him look as gangsta as Marlon "the Godfather" Brando, but 50 Cent is no actor, folks. In fact, his unique articulation has to do with a hole in his jaw, the result of having taken a bullet in the face (along with eight other shots taken to the rest of his body). He managed to defeat the odds by leaving the street hustle behind before it was too late, transforming his life of crime into a profession in rhyme. Whether rapping about the streets, the clubs, or even certain candy shops, 50 has quickly emerged as one of hip-hop's most dominant and talked about superstars to date.
Born Curtis Jackson, the New York native was raised in a drug-infested area of South Jamaica, Queens, and so, naturally, he was introduced to the negative side of the ghetto at an early age. 50 never knew his father, and his mother was a crack cocaine dealer and addict who was murdered in her own home by an unknown assailant at the age of 23. Only 8 years old at the time, 50 moved in with his grandparents, where he eventually followed in the footsteps of his mother by the age of 12. In tenth grade, he was arrested and given juvenile probation for possession of narcotics. 50 dropped out of school shortly thereafter. He continued his hustle, but the law caught up with him again, this time twice in a matter of three weeks. Perhaps these arrests put things in perspective for young 50, because soon after, he began to show an interest in writing rhymes with a few of his buddies. One of his crew introduced him to the late Jam Master Jay of Run-D.M.C., who showed 50 the ropes and produced a few unreleased tracks for
him.
Never losing focus, 50 moved on and recorded another album, Power of the Dollar, this time with Columbia Records. But two months before he was set to debut in 2000, he suffered those infamous nine point-blank gunshot wounds and was dropped from his label as a result. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise, however. Although the Power of the Dollar album was shelved, its catchiest single, "How to Rob," was featured in countless mix tapes circulating across the East Coast. And they inevitably made it to the West Coast and onto the Internet. The song became a turning point in 50's career. In it, he paints portraits of how he'd stick up random celebrities, from Mariah Carey to members of the Wu-Tang Clan to even Jay-Z. The single sparked not only controversy within the industry but also extreme popular demand from hip-hop fans.
His budding popularity, legendary invulnerability to bullets, and expertise in verbal assaults earned him the right to sign with Eminem and Dr. Dre in 2003. In doing so, he's sold more albums in two years (Get Rich or Die Tryin' and The Massacre) than most artists in any music genre can dream of selling in their entire careers. GameSpot recently filmed exclusive interviews with 50 Cent, the G-Unit, and the producer of the upcoming video game 50 Cent: Bulletproof. Watch the videos in this special feature for the latest on the world's premier rapper and his new video game. Sign me up to receive email updates on the latest news, contests and videos for 50 Cent and other Interscope Records artists.
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