Monthly Archives: July 2008

Go Grassroots With Mighty Casey- Droppin Out

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Whats What?
Today, I am actually quite proud to share with you something straight from the source.
The one and only Mighty Casey, sent this latest video in to be featured.
The video addresses the astronomical rate of high school dropout rates in the inner city, and he and his crew known as THE MOVEMENT took it upon themselves to make a video showcase, with a cast of students from Brooklyn NY who also played the instruments for the song.

It came once again right on time as I had the privileged of today viewing some content from our imitators who actually have a need to copy a mimic things that originate from black culture in order for a better self image and to make a quick buck with no credit going back to the source, so we hope that they may go ahead and imitate some community activism into their presentations as well to give it some AUTHENTICITY.

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Per Casey–




check out the new video. It features Mighty Casey of White Girls BET unCut fame but has a serious message. Its about the education crisis in the cities and the high school drop out told in a very personal way.

The Jones For iPhones- Part 2

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Just As Predicted, the Jones for iPhones is in full effect.

I was actually out and about on Monday morning , and passed by a strip mall in which a line of no less than
200 people was wrapped around the building. Upon looking closer, I saw that they were actually camped out in front of the AT&T store, which is in fact the official service provider for the Apple iPhone. I decided to conduct a couple of interviews, yet I was caught without a camera, which may indicate that I need to proceed to get word to the folks at Apple to furnish me with one of these devices to test , and see if it meets Official Pimpin Standards.

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The first release was actually a Beta Test, to see if the market was officially ready for an efficient wireless all in one device, and from the looks of the lines outside which were super long for two consecutive days in a row, their thinking was correct, which now leaves other phone providers with an enormous task of matching the functionality and style capabilities of the new and improved iPhones.
As predicted, the price points are now closer to other Smartphones on the market such as Blackberry, Motorolla Q , and Sidekick, and the folks at Apple have found a way to produce the better results with the device at a lesser cost.

In closing, it again simply points to what we at your Friendly Neighborhood PimpHop.com tend to focus on and create, which is a Bright Future, and it is a well known fact that one the primary demands for this type of device is its ever present ability to keep those in the know logged in and connected with the greatest of ease to the Official Pimpin Source
known as PimpHop.com Internet Magazine.

Last years IPhone release post- June 14, 2007
http://pimphop.com/2007/06/14/the-jones-for-iphones

Decision 08- Let Your Voice Be Heard

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In support of the New Media Revolution, and to AGAIN demonstrate the value of this online publication, we have an important notice to share with you regarding this years groundbreaking election process.

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MySpace IMPACT has partnered with NBC News and msnbc.com to bring you the first ever Decision08 Convention Contest. We are calling all MySpace users, over the age of 18, to submit a two minute video demonstrating why you are the right person for the gig: Why will you get the scoop no one else can? How are you going to stand out in the crowd?

Two citizen journalists will be selected to attend either the DNC or GOP conventions this summer, and both winners will have the opportunity to post content on the Decision08 community and be featured on MSNBC. Visit Decision08 to view the contest rules and suggestions and to submit your video! Make sure to add Decision08 to your friends so you can stay updated!

A Brief Discussion About The Business Of Modeling

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Whats The Good News?
Its RB, back with something spectacular.

Today I am going to educate you on a few fundamental basics of the industry known as entertainment, primarily in regards to modeling.

Since a majority of the people reading this are young women, with a few men added, its to confirm the idea that HERE is the place where you can find relevant information in regards to your quest for success.

Many actual industry insiders have a bit of a LOVE/HATE relationship in regards to this thing called the Internet, and even more accurately Social Networking for a few different reasons.
The love comes in the form of its ability to connect PROFESSIONALS to FANS with the greatest of ease.
With all things good, there does tend to be and adverse effect, which in this case entails the HATE part as Internet technology, allows for just about ANYONE with the slightest degree of techno savy to put together a professional or SEMI professional LOOKING presentation, yet without the actual KNOWLEDGE of how the industry functions , its simply a great LOOKING presentation, which would lead to NO results or even worse , NEGATIVE results, similar to having a great LOOKING vehicle, that lacks an engine..Its Going NOWHERE.

The end result and cause of concern for industry professionals who have a livelihood to consider is that this actually leads to a mass confusion in regards to who is really SERIOUS vs. CURIOUS, and if the fans and consumers cannot separate the Authentic from the Artificial, the industry tends to suffer tremendously.

So on that note, with many social networking areas, such as Myspace.com , you have an effect which people in the industry call saturation( More Rappers/Models Than Fans).

What it actually boils down to is that the FANS imitate the Professionals, yet without the fundamental KNOW HOW, again, it leads to chaos and confusion.

On that note, I decided to take the initiative to share the information so that those in question can make more informed decisions in regards to where, what and who they may invest their time and energies into, so todays focus AGAIN is in regards to MODELING , for those who want to win!

Lets start with the basics by clarifying the actual terminologies.

Industry-
any general business activity; commercial enterprise:

Model-
a standard or example for imitation or comparison

If you want to thrive in ANY business, you most likely would need to know the DETAILS & DYNAMICS of the business,
so, lets have a brief discussion in regards to the BUSINESS of MODELING.
Typical scenario states that a young woman (or male) such as yourself happen to come across a generous photographer willing to take some photographs of you, in which you can use to post in various sites on the web, hoping that you may now get some PAID work, and earn a living because since you have
PICTURES and look attractive, you are a MODEL….. Or Are You?.

The facts are the a models actual function is to help influence an individual to invest into a product or idea, so for the topic of this debate, lets look at what are known as
SUPER MODELS or HIGH FASHION MODELS.
The last time you were in the mall or looking at a magazine or any advertisement, you perhaps saw an attractive face and body on a picture that may have had somewhat of an  effect on you .You then took a trip to the place where the product was being sold, and made a few investments, in this particular case, some lingerie,and then your next step was to take a few sexy images in that same attire and post them in various spots because now you are a MODEL.

Now for THE FACTS-
The individual who PAID for the attire and time it took to take the photographers is the CONSUMER, where as the model that the person saw that INFLUENCED them to want to be the one in the picture and actually was PAID for that assignment, is the ACTUAL MODEL, as once again, it is her JOB.

What makes her deserve to the title SUPERMODEL?
The answer is quite simple.
She does a SUPERB JOB and Gets paid a SUPERB amount, due to a womans SUPERB desire to shop.

So on that note, lets compare the difference.

Two types of Model Audiences.

Female Audience Models-
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Male Audience Models-
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What are the similarities and differences between the two?
The difference is that each are representing products for two different genders.

the similarity is that each have a JOB FUNCTION of capturing the interest of the viewer to make and draw attention to the product being sold.

So in closing, its really Simple
Take Some Pictures, get paid from a company looking to sell , market, or promote a Product= MODEL

Take some pictures, place them on social networking sites ie. Myspace.com, Facebook.com,ModelMayhem.com ,Yahoo.com etc etc, for the sake of CLAIMING to be a Model, to be reassured that you LOOK like a Model, in an attempt to
FEEL like a Model= MODEL WANNABE.

Now you know, and knowing is 1/2 the battle.

At the end of the day , its all in the name of fun and a good time regardless, so if you simply enjoy what you do without concern of the business dynamics, this information will not apply to you so by all means continue to enjoy yourself as you please.This is intended for individuals who DO have an interest in the business aspects and simply desire valid information to succeed.

Tonjia Harris and The Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk

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Per My Sister Tonjia Harris!

Many of you have asked that I send out a reminder to donate towards my walk in the upcoming 3-Day 60 mile Breast Cancer Walk. Thanks to the support from many of you, I am half-way towards my goal! I only need $958 more before July 13th to reach my goal.

It’s for an event called the Breast Cancer 3-Day, which benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. Every advancement in breast cancer research, treatment, education and prevention in the last 25 years has been touched by a Komen for the Cure grant. They are working hard to build a future without breast cancer, and I plan on raising $2200 to help bring us closer to that goal.

Please consider making any donation you are comfortable with. If you can’t give the amount you would like to donate all at once, you can spread it out over four months, using the payment plan option, if you donate online at www.The3Day.org.

Without a cure, one in eight women in the U.S. will continue to
be diagnosed with breast cancer. That’s why I’m walking in the 3-Day. Because everyone deserves a lifetime.

Just follow the link below to visit my personal fundraising webpage and make a donation. If you don’t want to donate online, please download and print a donation form and mail it to the address on the form. Or you can call 800.996.3DAY to donate over the phone. I would like to reach my fundraising goal by June 30th, so don’t delay!

If you have already donated and know someone who would like to help support the cause, please forward this e-mail to them. Thank you for taking the time to read this email, and thank you for your support.

Sincerely,
Tonjia Harris

P.S. Don’t wait – donate today!

Click here to visit my personal page.
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For more information about the Breast Cancer 3-Day, Susan G. Komen for the Cure or the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund, visit http://www.the3day.org/ or call 800.996.3DAY.

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