Who Moved My Cheese, by Spencer Johnson M.D

Who Moved My Cheese? is a simple parable that reveals profound truths
about change. It is an amusing and enlightening story of four characters who
live in a 'Maze' and look for 'Cheese' to nourish them and make them happy.

Great book, recommended by a great friend- click on title for free PDF download

JUMP

-Jumping is the act of propelling oneself upwards, using one's own power, into the air, and then returning back to either the same surface or another surface some distance away. why did u decide on JUMP as the company name and how does it reflect ur objectives?


In 1975, when JUMP was established in Taiwan we were an athletic sports brand and so JUMP made very good sense. Since then, as the brand's evolved, so has the meaning. It's come to represent more of a transcendental JUMP, a JUMP in consciousness, to be daring in how you express yourself. We still make great sneakers but what we offer now is a different sort of sneaker not necessarily meant for the court or the field but into the world of fashion, music and the arts. It is the definitive convergence of high end street and aggressive luxury.

- ur level of achievement is impressive. how did u start the company?

Though the company had been around for 30 years, achieving success globally, it just arrived to the US in 2007. We've done everything in a grassroots way, being aggressive with our design but careful with how we run our company. We've grown our business very organically and are careful with how we place our product, keeping a high level of exclusivity of distribution. We always think about the long term, risk adjusted success of the brand rather than the quick buck!


-tell me about the creative process. how dose the company come up with the designs for the collections? do u use adobe illustrator or photoshop in the rendering process?

The creative process begins in New York where we do our research and begin concepting the new collection. Concurrently we have designers and product development teams in Spain and in China. In China, we convene and begin the collaboration process where we share ideas and bring things to life. What you can achieve out there these days is amazing. The level of experience they have now is astonishing and you have access to basically any sort of material you want! You can have a sketch one day and a sample the next. This is the most exciting part of the entire process!

-what is ur most popular shoes?

The most popular shoe we have right now is called The Vanquish. It is a high top adapted from a best selling shoe from the 80s under one of our former brands, Travel Fox. In the 80s we sold hundreds of thousands of pairs so we decided we had to bring it back under JUMP using our funky materials. It's been phenomenal - doing some amazing things at retail in what is supposed to be a horrible economy. You can see more about it here http://jumpshoes.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/vanquish/.

-the mens collection seem to be getting a lot more press than the female collection, is there a reason? do men care more about their shoes then women? i know i do!!

This will change once we begin to offer the Vanquish for womens. At our store, we just had too many requests to ignore the demand for that shoe. I just gave Fergie a pair of the Vanquish in Reflex Patent.


-for the buyers reading this interview, what trade shows can we expect JUMP?

You'll find us at all the major shows:Project NY and Las Vegas, Compass Las Vegas, WSA C-7, Bread and Butter, FFANY, Mess Around Paris, all the regional shows including Miami, Chicago, Atlanta as well as a host of Canadian shows our distributor and his agents attend

-what r your prince points both men and women?

Men's range from $168 to $268 and women's range from $78 to $188.

-can we expect to see kobe byrant or rapper young jeezy in a piar of jump?

I don't see why not?! We made a personalized pair for Amar'e Stoudemire and he loved them. We had to open up a mould for size 14!

- what is in store for 20010 and other than the JUMP stores where can we find ur products?

You can find us in Bloomingdale's, Saks, Kitson, Oak and other great boutqiues. I leave for China on Saturday to work on Spring 10 but I think you'll see we're going to keep taking it to the next level.

- can i get a discount on the purple skins pair?

20% off! haha.

HAND BRA

A good bra is hard to find. Sometimes you just need a helping “hand” lol.

10 Controversial, Rejected and Removed iPhone Apps

There’s no mistake Apple is in hot water with their App Store inclusion/rejection process but some of the rejected were just plain bizarre. The most recent one that’s got the FCC investigating Apple, is the Google Voice app but before then, Apple had faced criticism from the public on various apps that were included and/or rejected. We’ve got 10 of them here for you

Booty Call
Why?: Sexual content

Apple doesn’t allow any sexual content on their app, but Booty Call didn’t have any sexual content, unless you count tips on hooking up.

Freedom Time
Why?: Making fun of public figures.

As you can tell by the picture in the app, it was probably targeting guys like Bush and politicians. I don’t see why this was a problem. Apparently Steve Jobs sent the app developer a personal email saying it’ll offend half of their customers.

Google Voice
Why?: AT&T told Apple to

This has caused the most controversy among all the rejected apps by Apple. It has led to government inquiries as well as the resignation of an Apple Board Member.

I am Rich
Why?: No reason other than stupidity

This was a dumb app to begin with. It’s just a red gem that glows but cost a whopping $999. Yup, that’s nine hundred and ninety nine dollars. Apple removed it in August 2008, but not before 8 people bought it. I wonder which idiot would such an app. I don’t know why Apple yanked the app. They could have left the app and laughed at the idiots who buy it. They still get 30% of the cut.

Netshare
Why?: No reason but because tethering wasn’t allowed on the iPhone.

This was a wonderful app that allowed tethering, something many iPhone users were clamoring for. Unfortunately AT&T pressure Apple to remove the app because it was taxing their network. Tethering is coming soon to the iPhone some this year.

Slasher
Why?: Offensive

Looks like a virtual app can increase crime. At least that’s what folks in UK were worried about when the slasher app. The app had a picture of a knife and when shaken it plays the Psycho theme.

<< Proverbs 1:8 >>

New International Version (©1984)
Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Hear, my son, your father's instruction And do not forsake your mother's teaching;

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
My son, listen to your father's discipline, and do not neglect your mother's teachings,

King James Bible
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

American King James Version
My son, hear the instruction of your father, and forsake not the law of your mother:

American Standard Version
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:

Bible in Basic English
My son, give ear to the training of your father, and do not give up the teaching of your mother:

Douay-Rheims Bible
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother :

Darby Bible Translation
Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the teaching of thy mother;

English Revised Version
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

Webster's Bible Translation
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

World English Bible
My son, listen to your father's instruction, and don't forsake your mother's teaching:

Young's Literal Translation
Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, And leave not the law of thy mother,

Letter from my King!

Letter from my King!

My Princess,
Come to Me right now, and let Me open your spiritual eyes as I did for Elisha’s servant when a deadly army surrounded him. With his spiritual eyes he could see an entire host of My heavenly warriors and chariots of fire there to protect him. You are also My chosen one, and I promise to protect you if you will walk by faith in the midst of your daily battles. Don’t forget that there is an unseen enemy of your soul who will try to cause you to stumble, so let Me be your eyes when you cannot see. And remember “Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4). I am He. I am the one who fights for you. Even when you feel like you are in the middle of a war, the battle is not yours – its Mine. So let Me open your eyes of faith, and you will see that the victory is won.

Love,
God
Your king who gives you sight
via- http://www.nicolelyricc.blogspot.com/

Major Lazer- im late with this one!!!

THIS IS DOPE- type of music BAMBINO WOULD DO. Major Lazer is nominated for a VMA

Richard Haines for 3sixteen

Illustrator Richard Haines got together with New York’s 3sixteen for a series of works. Haines produced sketches for the 3sixteen street campaign, which has by now been plastered all over the Lower East Side. Once again the work is impressive and could not fit the 3sixteen brand any better.

Check out the video below of Richard Haines talking about the collaboration.

Richard Haines for 3sixteen from 3sixteen on Vimeo.

Nas & Damian Marley Album {uzi, i told u it will come to pass}

nas && dm on the deal
by yardie4lifever2

Responses to “Nas & Damian Marley On The Deal”

DominicanChazz3185 Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
I’m on board for this project. I think its a cool concept. That song “As We Are” was dope!

BUT…… I really, really HOPE that they can produce a commercial, radio friendly enough song that can push the album and tour, cuz unless his bullshit lawyers kick ass on that appeal, he’s gonna be needing the money!

But again, I’m on deck. Nas is one of the few artist that can get a purchase from me, and this is one that will be in my collection.

Daddy Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Yup. That’s the motherland. Do your research. First human fossils found in Ethiopia. WE ALL NIGGAS! haha jk. But that is where mankind started.

And that’s dope how they’re getting african beats.

Ahijah Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
I’m intresting to see how this sounds, defintley will support this and cop this only a select few artists CD’s are worth buying Nas falls in that category

Cz Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
that track on the video is a dope ass song .. heard at rock the bells this weekend definently feelin that

PLK! Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
less a aggression nas! ride the beat! switch up ya flow!

Hi Hater! Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
2 artists making magic together….cant hate on that!!

RayRaySmooth Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
big up to Nas and Damion Marley this is something we dont see any more two genres colliding for one project. sounds concious and fresh. this will be something authentic unlike every thing thats on the radio. keep it up fellas. and shouts out to the boy nas! for being a real trendstetter everytime.

Joe Blow Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
!!!!!! the Deal bring back RAP CITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-Joe Blow

Ras Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Music is the Rod and We are Moses, leading Gods People to the Promise Land

Freedom Redemption International Repatriation

Holy Emmanuel I Selassie I JAH RASTAFARI

R Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
few snippets/concerts extracts ARE dope as well
NAS “distant relatives” JR GONG
hiphop ROOTS rap/reggae
album of the year
greatness LP
cant wait
PEACE
one
!

deoeln Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
healthy is the most important,and aslo joy ,i like watch video and talking with beauties on the *****Tallloving*com—–

ThePassionOfRippz Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo9bK8JUego

this still ring in my ears and i was only a kid! good luck nas! and damien!

bushwick pure Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:44 am
oh my god this nigga nas is so trash now its not funny they should name this worse of both worlds

ok Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 3:32 am
Nas is so dope and so is Damian! NAS IS AMAZING!

Street Fighter: The Beast Is Unleashed