Recent data from the University of Denver cites that some 70 percent of American couples will cohabit before marriage. What was once taboo or reserved for only “non-traditional” pairs has become quite commonplace. Are you planning that move with your sweetie? Make sure you take the time to consider the following before handing in the keys to your solo space! Click Here To Read The Rest At MadameNoire.com
Many (if not most) trial observers believe that accused murderer Casey Anthony is indeed guilty of killing her two-year-old daughter Caylee. Some of the physical evidence against her is less than overwhelming, however, according to a Casey Anthony defense witness testifying today. The air in Casey Anthony’s car trunk contained chemicals associated with human decomposition, but didn’t conclusively prove a body was there. Dr. Michael Sigman, a professor at the University of Central Florida, said Casey’s trunk showed traces of gasoline, chloroform and other chemicals. However, those readings were all low, and said chemicals also are linked to onions, cabbages and Clorox, among other things. So … it’s tough to say. As a result, Sigman told attorney Cheney Mason, “I cannot conclusively determine that there had been human remains in the trunk of the car.” This comes after prosecutors strongly suggested there were. Prosecutors in the murder trial in Orlando had called several experts who concluded that based on the air samples, a strand of hair, insect activity and the reaction of cadaver dogs that a body was in fact in the Florida mom’s car. Among several other witnesses who took the stand at the trial today was Madeline Montgomery, a forensic toxicologist for the FBI. She testified that she found no evidence of drugs – including calming medications Xanax and Valium – in hair presumed to be Caylee Anthony’s. But she also acknowledged she could not test the hair for chloroform, which was one of the ways prosecutors say Caylee was murdered . Casey Anthony, 25, faces the death penalty if convicted. What do you think? Is she …
The Good Life single looks back to the early days of hip-hop while staying firmly planted in the present. By Rob Markman Nas Photo: C. Flanigan/ Getty Images There’s no R&B chord, A-list feature or catchy chorus. On “Nasty,” the first single from Nas ‘ 10th solo album, The Good Life, the rapper takes things back to hip-hop basics: hard rhymes over an infectious loop. The song, which leaked online Monday night, is reminiscent of New York’s 1980s infamous park jams and starts out with a DJ asking the rapper’s native Queensbridge housing projects, “Are y’all ready to see Nasty Nas?” The question is, of course, rhetorical. After Nasir pushed rap’s envelope in 2008 on his politically charged Untitled album (originally titled N—er ), fans have clamored for new solo material. Thankfully, “Nasty” lives up to its name, as the track’s opening bars paint a picture of New York’s pre-gentrified crack era: “Late-night candlelight fiend with diesel in his needle/ Queensbridge leader, no equal.” Nas continues to toss numerous nods to the ’80s and ’90s on the Salaam Remi-produced track. There’s a shout to Queens street legend Thomas “Tony Montana” Mickens, the now-closed Tunnel nightclub and the late Notorious B.I.G. Still, “Nasty” isn’t just a trip down memory lane. In fact, Nas remains with his feet firmly planted in 2011 as he reflects on his growth from a wide-eyed boy looking out of his project window to rap’s upper echelon, while still leaving room to grow.”We ain’t going backwards, we’re staying forward though,” Nas said in a June interview with DJ Envy on MTV2’s Sucker Free. With the song’s lyrics, he stays true to that notion. “Silent rage, pristine in my vintage shades/ I’m not in the winters of my life or the beginning stage,” Nas spits before revealing his lustful interest in actress Antonique Smith, who played Faith Evans in the 2009 Biggie biopic “Notorious.” Nas continues to fire off quotables in rapid succession. “I’m so high, I never land like Mike Jackson’s crib” and “Your flow’s cheap as limousine liquor” are just a few examples of Nas’ spirited wordplay. If the new single is any indication of what fans can expect from the new Nas album, then for hip-hop fans, life is good. What do you think of Nas’ latest single? Share your reviews in the comments! Related Artists Nas
In behind-the-scenes footage, see how winning Memphis high school seniors landed a visit from the commander in chief. By James Montgomery Students at Booker T. Washington High School celebrate after winning President Obama’s 2011 “Race to the Top” Photo: MTV News Last month, the class of 2011 at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis got the thrill of their lives when President Obama delivered the commencement speech at their graduation. It was their prize for winning the second annual “Race to the Top” challenge , a nationwide competition sponsored by Viacom, the Get Schooled Foundation and, of course, the White House. The contest aims to find the school that best prepares its students for college and beyond, and the seniors at Booker T. created a video that showcased not only its accomplishments (math scores 20 percent higher than the state average, a 30 percent increase in graduation rates), but its resiliency too. After all, the school is located in one of the nation’s poorest cities and can claim the 14th-highest crime rate in the country. Not surprisingly, they won, which meant that President Obama not only headed down to Memphis for BTW’s graduation, but he spent time with two of the school’s brightest and best pupils: Cassandra Henderson and Christopher Dean, both of whom overcame tremendous obstacles to not only graduate, but make plans for the future (both will attend the University of Memphis in the fall). As you can probably imagine, spending time with the president was a dream for both students. But Obama’s visit also meant something to the city of Memphis. As Dean told MTV News last month: “I’m proud of my school and happy for my city … this city needed the help that he brings. What better place to come than Memphis?” And now, you can relive Booker T. Washington High School’s big day with the premiere of “President Obama’s Race to the Top,” an in-depth program currently available on MTV.com. Through interviews with the students and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, you’ll be with them as they pose for photos with the president in front of Air Force One, fight back tears of joy, and, above all else, make a memory that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Related Videos President Obama’s Race To The Top 2011
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Rick Ross is currently enjoying being one of the top hip hop artists in the game right now, but we all had to start somewhere. We all now know that Rick Ross was once a corrections officer, however I believe being a corrections officer requires some type of education or at least obtaining a few credits, right? The Maybach Music Group CEO graduated from Carol City Senior High School and later attended historically black college Albany State University in Albany, Georgia on a football scholarship. RELATED POSTS: Behind The Scenes Of Rick Ross’s GQ Magazine Photo Shoot [VIDEO] Rick Ross Goes Topless On Vibe Magazine Sexy Issue Cover
The Hollywood Gossip utilizes social media to spread the word about celebrity and entertainment news, but this is actually an important situation. Indiana University student Lauren Spierer went missing in the early morning hours Friday. A Facebook campaign has been launched to find her. The first few days are the most critical with missing persons, as is the rapid sharing of any information that may exist about their whereabouts. It’s an example of the power of social media. We just hope it works in this case. Follow the link to do what you can to Find Lauren on Facebook or join this Facebook event .
Having trouble fighting fat? These 8 snacks have proven lipid-melting powers that help you stay slim – and they can be eaten on the go! ALMONDS Dieters who ate 3 ounces of these nuts every day reduced their weight and body-mass index by a solid 18 percent compared with an 11 percent drop in the no-nut group, a study in the International Journal of Obesity found. Almonds are high in alpha-linolenic acid, which can speed the metabolism of fats. Stick to 12 per serving. BERRIES Vitamin C–loaded fruit such as strawberries and raspberries can help you sizzle up to 30 percent more fat during exercise, suggests research from Arizona State University at Mesa. Blend a vinaigrette of 1 cup berries and 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar. SOY BEANS These green gems are rich in choline, a compound that blocks fat absorption and breaks down fatty deposits. Add 1/2 cup edamame to a salad. ORANGES Oranges contain fat-torching compounds called flavones. Women who ate the most flavones had a significantly lower increase in body fat over a 14-year period, a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds. Snack on slices or drink freshly squeezed OJ (with pulp!) for the biggest payback. READ THE REST HERE! 6 Ways To Detox Your Poor Diet (Without Dangerous Cleanses!) 8 Low-Calorie Ice Cream Treats You Can Still Indulge In
R ecently a video was released on Big Government showing Professors, Don Giljum and Judy Ancel, who is the Director of Labor Studies at the University of Kansas City, teaching a college class the need for industrial sabotage, union violence and Communism. Judy Ancel denies the video’s accuracy on her facebook page saying: “what’s really preoccupying me is Andrew Breitbart’s attack on me and Don Giljum… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : P/Oed Patriot Discovery Date : 27/04/2011 05:30 Number of articles : 2
Tang Liang Hong was born in 1935 to parents who came from agricultural backgrounds. He was one of eight children in his family. He started his formal education only at the age of 13, when he began attending Yeung Ching Primary School in 1949. He graduated from high school in 1957. He then began studying at Nanyang University in 1962, and moved to the University of Singapore the following year. He graduated in 1967 and joined the bar a year later at the age of 38. Tang served for serveral years