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We just got some new banners up over at our man Ricardo’s brand-new media blog. He is constantly bringing the readers the latest updates in news, music and whatever else crosses his mind. If you are looking for entertainment mixed with intelligent commentary, check out internetgoon.blogspot.com. And for good measure add him to your bookmark list, right next to us! (I Hope So!!)

-SR

Now I’m pretty sure most of you reading this know that Brett Favre has been traded to the New York Jets. With the Giants being the defending Superbowl champs this year, New York is steady on the comeup. Now all we need is the Knicks to stop wasting money and getting some wins, and the Nets to finally move to their arena in Brooklyn. Then people will have no recourse but to admit that NYC stays winning.

So, I (and probably you too) saw the Dark Knight in theatres recently. Great movie, but I’m not here to talk about that. During the previews, if you go to see them, you probably saw a preview for Watchmen. In the preview, it said it was based on the most celebrated graphic novel of all time. I was amazed at this claim, as I dabble in graphic novels a bit…but upon researching it, it is true and pretty much the consensus within the fictional literature community..

I went out and purchased it, and read through it in two days…wow.

It is a story taking place in an alternate version of America in the 80s where costumed vigilante heros have been a part of the fabric of American Society since the 40s. It follows several different characters who are washed up heroes as they deal with politics and crime, delving deeper into mysteries which make them revisit their past as well as the past of their fellow crime fighters. The writing is exceptional, done by Alan Moore, and the easter eggs, metaphors, satires, double meanings, and psychological introspectives abound throughout the whole novel.

They have been trying to film it for about 20 years, and haven’t been able to because various producers and directors have tried and tried, only to frustratingly deem it unfilmable due to it’s absurd complexity and length. Well, it’s been filmed, and it’s coming out in 2009 in March, and I don’t know how they’re going to do it, but hopefully they do it justice, because it’s incredible.

Thursday night I went to the Nas concert at the Centerstage Atlanta. Talib Kweli opened for him and it was tight. Jay Electronica was supposed to there as well, but I didn’t see his set or he didn’t perform. Talib went through the whole catalog, from Reflection Eternal to Eardrum. After his set, there was a little intermission while they changed the stage. Then Nas came out and killed the whole venue. He ran through songs from Illmatic to Untitled. He got the whole crowd into denouncing Fox News and had everyone saying fuck the radio. It was a wild atmosphere in there that night. If you missed it, you need to find a way to see this man, because his live show brings so much life to his already energy-filled catalog.

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Now this Thursday, Nas is performing at Center Stage in Atlanta. Talib Kweli and Jay Electronica will be opening for him. I don’t know how many of our supporters are in the Atlanta area, but if you read this and plan on being there hit me wit a email or drop a comment. I would enjoy meeting yall. Let me know! If you can get to Atlanta, you need to get to this on Thursday.

-SR

Now while I can’t say I know much about Murs, he does put out some good music. I stumbled across him a while ago when he did his last album with 9th Wonder. Definitely good music. Now he has jus released a new album produced by 9th Wonder called Sweet Lord. This album is completely free as he is just working to get his music out there to the people who appreciate it. I don’t know how many of you guys out there follow the West Coast scene, but he is heavy in the game. So check it out!

Murs & 9th Wonder - Sweet Lord

Tonight I had to put this up. Soledad O’Brian’s report on life in Black America is on tonight and Thursday at 9 pm. Especially in a today’s society, I feel that news reports like this are very important. We need to expand out minds and seehow different groups in our country experience life. Please tune into to this, and if you have any comments hit us back. We always want to know what you guys are thinking!