may your music continue

There was a lot of controversy surrounding the mans life, and there are certain aspects of it than I do not agree with. However, nobody can deny that Michael Jackson was a pioneer and legend in the music industry. But while his sudden death definitely comes as a shock to me, what's even more crazy is how fast the news spread thanks to technology such as MySpace, Facebook, instant messaging, and Twitter. Jacko's death pretty much stopped the internet in its tracks.
And on that note, his death suddenly doesn't seem so sad. I don't know a single person who's a fan of music or in the entertainment industry who hasn't been influenced by him. Like I mentioned in a previous entry, people die. However, Michael Jackson's musical legacy will live forever.

Take concrete steps to improve your eating and exercise habits

According to the International Food Information Council, most people believe they know what they need to do to be healthier, but are not doing it. The reasons? Lack of motivation, competing priorities, and time restraints. It's important to find the inspiration you need to help you take concrete steps to improve your health. Do you want to live a longer, healthier life? Or maybe you simply dream of fitting into those smaller-sized jeans. Write down whatever motivates you, and keep it close at hand to help inspire you toward success.

Stadium to Stadium

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack
of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.
Vince Lombardi
American football coach.

NBA 2k9 DRAFT! THURSDAY 4 PM PST!

Who do you think the Warriors will draft in the 2009 NBA Draft?

GOOOO USA

The United States reached the final of the Confederations Cup on Thursday beating Spain 2-0. Goals from Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey inflicted defeat on the European Champions for the first time in 35 games to send shockwaves through the sport.

What do Teachers make ?

The dinner
> guests were sitting around the table discussing life.
>
> One man, a
> CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He
> argued,
> "What's a kid
> going to learn from someone who decided his best option in
> life was to become a teacher?"
> To
> stress his point he said to another guest; "You're a
> teacher, Bonnie. Be honest. What do you make?"
>
> Bonnie, who had a reputation for honesty
> and frankness replied, "You want to
> know what I
> make? (She paused for a second, then began..)
> "Well,
> I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could."
> I make
> a C+ feel like the Congressional Medal of Honor winner.
> I make
> kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their
> parents can't make them sit for 5 without an I Pod, Game
> Cube or movie rental.
> "You
> want to know what I make?" (She paused again and looked at
> each and every person at the table)
> I make
> kids wonder.
> I make
> them question.
> I make
> them apologize and mean it.
> I make
> them have respect and take responsibility for their
> actions.
> I
> teach them to write and then I make them write.
> Keyboarding isn't everything.
> I make
> them read, read, read.
> I make
> them show all their work in math. They use their God given
> brain, not the man-made calculator.
> I make
> my students from other countries learn everything they need
> to know about English while preserving their unique cultural
> identity.
> I make
> my classroom a place where all my students feel safe.
> I make
> my students stand, placing their hand over their heart to
> say the
> Pledge of
> Allegiance to the Flag, One Nation Under God, because we
> live in the United States of America.
>
> Finally, I make them understand that if
> they use the gifts they were given, work hard, and follow
> their hearts, they can succeed in life.
>
> (Bonnie paused one last time and then
> continued.)
> "Then,
> when people try to judge me by what I make, with me knowing
> money
> isn't
> everything, I can hold my head up high and pay no attention
> because they are ignorant."... "You want to know
> what I make? "
>
> "I MAKE A
> DIFFERENCE," " What do you make Mr. CEO?"
> His
> jaw dropped, he went silent.
> THIS
> IS WORTH SENDING TO EVERY TEACHER, EVERY CEO, EVERY PERSON
> YOU KNOW.

Goooooooo Giants !!!!!

Tim Lincecum for MVP