Mad Cabbers
Posted by: Ily Taboada on: February 25, 2009
Cab Drivers in Baltimore are mad as hell and are not gonna take it.
So I have the “pleasure” of working on Baltimore street where yellow cab drivers have decided to iniate their protest of decreasing fares. As we speak(or read) yellow cabs are circle Baltimore street preventing buses from picking up passengers and up until recently disturbing the flow of business.
Personally speaking, I haven’t riden in a cab since 06′ and I don’t plan on it, and you can thank Jimmy’s for that. From 01′-06′, I was an unfortunate member of Jimmy’s cab “fan club”. They have to be the worse cab service in the WORLD, not the county Craig, the WORLD. Jimmy’s had this system where they couldn’t pick up fares unless you called into the service, which I totally understand, it’s for their own safety; but after a while they (the cab drivers) started to misuse the system. They would confirm new fares in the middle of current fairs; meaning if you called into the service, and they were in the middle of taking someone somewhere they would take your call but not be available until they drop that person off. So you, like an idiot is stuck waiting for them to show up. I can’t tell you how many times I was late for work, school, you name it.
I hope they do decrease the fares. It’ll only work in favor of the consumer.
screaming: DOWN WITH JIMMY!!!! DOWN THE FARES!!!
SIDENOTE: Does downing the fares matter soo much that you’ll miss a days work, matter in the long haul? when you budget out the week, you’ll probably come out the same with the fare decreases.
Chris Brown… problem child????
Posted by: Ily Taboada on: February 25, 2009
Chris and Rihanna (private moment captured)
So now everyone and their momma wants to dog Chris Brown. I’m not gonna do it, the boy (yes, I said boy) is young and (now don’t tell anyone I said this) HUMAN!!! He made an OBVIOUS MISTAKE. Why is everyone acting like he killed her? Yeah, unfortunately, I saw the picture. Now granted, if it was my sister that he “beat” like that, I’d be ready to fight; but when it’s all said and done, I would have to move on for my sister’s sake.
Everybody is so gun-ho about stating their opinions and who their supporting that they forget sometimes the best support is the silent kind. The last thing that Chris or Rihanna need is people constantly talking about what happened? And what went wrong? (Like anyone other then them and God, really knows).
Leave them alone!!!
BTW, am I the only one that’s seriously disappointed in MTV for their “news special” on the subject? I mean really, the whole show was contrived of “expert” opinions and “sources”. ARE YOU SERIOUS MTV? I’ve lost so much respect for that network, it’s ridiculous. Don’t get me wrong I do feel that it’s important for women (and men) to understand their worth and to realize that it is not o.k. for ANYONE (male or female) to abuse you, pointblank!! But forgive me if I don’t think that, that was the real reason behind them airing that “special”. The issue there was ratings plain and simple!! If the show was about abuse in relationships, it would have had more information on everyday couples facing the issue and their “experts” would have spoke more on the issue itself and less on Chrihanna.
This whole situation has left a bad taste in my mouth, not for Chris Brown but for the media, and their way of handling this. Look at TMZ, they sold out Rihanna’s privacy for $62K. Really!? That cheap!?
And I hope that the person at the LAPD who is responsible for the leak, never finds out just how much of a B*&^h Karma can be. Yeah, you got $62k but what are you gonna lose for that money, other than respect?
Oh! And stop asking celebrities their opinion on this private matter. That’s like someone asking your neighbor, their opinion, on how you cooked your pot roast. Who gives a rat’s behind? They don’t have to eat it, so it really doesn’t matter how they feel. Same can be said for the celebrities, they aren’t in the relationship so gives a rat’s behind on how they feel about it. Keep It Moving!!
And to the bloggers who posted the photo, regardless of the statement you made before or after you posted it, SHAME ON YOU. It doesn’t matter what statement you made when you posted it, the fact that you posted it, makes you no different from TMZ.
To Rihanna and Chris, may God guide you in this situation to make the best decision for YOU!! Buck the world and DO YOU!!!
xoxo Ily
DK – Damaged or publicity Stunt!!
Posted by: Ily Taboada on: February 25, 2009
DK and Diddy in better times
So last night I’m watching MTB 4 and of course they’re talking about the Danity Kane Incident.
Puffy (I don’t care about the name change he’ll always be Puffy to me) starts acting all confused like the “break-up” came out of no where. I’m thinking Negro, you broke up the group when you kicked out Aubrey and D.Woods (let’s not B.S you did fire her). The other weird part was Aundrea and Dawn; am I the only one who didn’t know they had an issue with Aubrey?
Least to say, I’m very interested in how this’ll all play out.
Even though I already know that DK will “reunite” before the end of the season.
Fashion week!!! (It’s the most wonderful time of the year)
Posted by: Ily Taboada on: February 25, 2009
That’s right, Fashion Week!!!
I love NY’s Fashion Week, (no I’ve never been) but what I love the most is what it means in the fashion world. It means that a new season of clothing is coming our way. Fashion “Week” usually last for a month or two, because there’s pretty much a fashion week everywhere. Some states have their own fashion week on a smaller scale, but none compare to the big wigs. Milan, Paris, LA, and the grandiose New York. It’s one of my life long goals to attend at least one in my life, and I promise you I will.
If your interested in keep up with fashion week and the different shows, hit up my home girls at http://fashionista101.com/ or http://www.style.com/ both sites give very in-depth look into what each designer has to offer for that particular season.
Where you been?
Posted by: Ily Taboada on: February 19, 2009
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No where to be quite honest with you. Not due to economic reasons, just because I’ve lost interest in B-more’s club scene. I’m gonna evolve and write about other things in the future. I may just vent about the different things that piss me off or I’ll just post the occasional item of interest (gossip, movies, fashion, etc).
How many sequels are too many sequels
Posted by: Ily Taboada on: July 26, 2008
On Thursday, Twisted pictures/Lionsgate films released the trailer for “Saw V”
Don’t get me wrong, Saw VI was just as good if not better (in its own way) than the first Saw film, but how many follow ups to the first one can they release before people just get plain sick of it.
Unlike the Halloween series, Saw seems to get fresher each year.
Here’s the synopsis for the film, via Yahoo! Movies:
With everyone else dead and rotting, it’s up to Hoffman to continue Jigsaw’s murderous traditions. When he feels that his identity might be discovered, the killer has to use all his training as a detective to track down anything–and anyone–that might expose him.
What do you think? Will you go see it.
RIP – K Swift
Posted by: Ily Taboada on: July 24, 2008
Although, I can honestly say that I wasn’t a fan of her music, it still pains me to see someone so close to my age pass. Hopefully, I didn’t sound too selfish with saying that.
K-Swift began DJ’ing at the age of 11. Seven years later, she found herself interning at 92Q Jams. A couple years later, just barely into her 20s, she began DJ’ing for a 92Q show called “Ladies Night.” She quickly became known as Baltimore’s best female DJ, if not its only one.
She overcame many obstacles, including opposition from some of Baltimore’s male DJs. Still, she successfully co-hosted a nightly show from 6 to 10 p.m. Her show became one of Baltimore’s most popular.
In the midst of all of her hard-fought and well-deserved success, she never lost her roots. While she mixed for some of the hottest clubs in the city, she still made time to mix for local high school parties.
Her MySpace page (click)is filled with comments from people all over the city. Some talk about seeing her recently at Artscape. Her page still shows her signed in to her account, as an “online now” status flashes underneath her name. Those who knew her express shock and sadness that the person they grew to love is gone.
WJZ is reporting that she drowned (click)and that her body was found [Monday] morning.
The Baltimore Sun reports (click)that an autopsy is pending.
Taken from Bthesite.com
Since this story was written, sources are now revealing that K-Swift died after jumping into a 5ft above ground pool, she was intoxicated at the time. With the release of that information, I hope that parents, friends, and colleagues would bare witness to the fact that Alcohol/Food and [bodies of] water don’t mix, at any time. People often accuse gangs and the youth, of taking life for granted, when the truth is; we all do. Please don’t take this as me speaking ill of the dead, but more so as a reminder, that although you should live everyday like it’s your last, that doesn’t mean living on the edge.
THINK before you ACT, and if you’re with someone who isn’t thinking, then SPEAK before they ACT!
Despite that, whenever I hear the name K-Swift, I’ll always remember her on the radio promoting events for the “18 & Over Cru”. As far as I’m concerned, she gave high schoolers a safer place to party, and for that she had the hugest club music following to date.
Khia “K-Swift” Edgerton ( 1978-2008 )
Gone, but never forgotten.
Atlantic City
Posted by: Ily Taboada on: July 24, 2008
My TRUMP Plaza experience aside; I truly understand why people visit the city so religiously. Compared to MD’s Ocean City…. Well, honestly… There is no comparison, sorry. From my day trip and I’ll admit it was only a day trip so I can’t rave on and on about it, A.C just seemed to be better-rounded then MDOC.
No, I didn’t win any money, but the sites were nice to look at and I’d definitely return for an overnight stay (just not at the TRUMP Plaza). Casinos aside AC had a lot more to offer, bars on the beach, outlet malls, you can’t beat that!
If I learned anything on my AC trip it’s that I CANNOT tolerate bus trips. Between the CHATTERBOX that sat behind me, the drunk in the back of the bus, and the knee pains from the cramped space, I just didn’t enjoy the ride to AC.
OT – The Dark Knight (Movie Review)
Posted by: Ily Taboada on: July 24, 2008
If you haven’t seen it; I truly recommend that you do.
When Batman Begins first came out, I didn’t understand Chris Nolan and DC Comics’ reason for restarting the Batman series. However, after seeing both Batman Begins, and the Dark Knight, now I truly understand. The new and, in my opinion, improved deplictions of Batman are more realistic (as a superhero can be) and has a more dramatic tone to it. To compare the initial set of Batman movies, to Nolan’s remakes is like comparing apples and oranges. Not only because of the special effects but script-wise, they’re just more well rounded.
Heath Ledger does an AMAZING representation of The Joker, definitely over-shadowing that of Jack Nicholson’. If there is a third installment, they would have to search long and hard before reprising the role of The Joker. Christian Bale (who is quickly becoming an on-screen favorite for me) does an equally extraordinary performance as well. His over versatility never ceases to amaze me.
To be honest if I were to critique everyone in the movie, I’d be here all day. It is truly an all-star cast and after watching you can understand why. The movies are nothing short of wonderful.
My Opinion: See it as many times as your pocket will allow.
SIDENOTE: If your not into “Superhero/Action-thriller/Comic-turn-movie”movies then you won’t truly get it, but if your like me then you’ll leave the theater with anticipation of the third installation (Keeping her fingers crossed)
PUR Lounge
Posted by: Ily Taboada on: July 23, 2008
Pur Lounge AKA The GoodLove Bar is located on Boston street.. You really can’t miss it. The club is the size of a two-story row-home, with a loft; literally.
The music is done by a DJ who is quickly becoming my favorite, DJ Kahos. He’s really good in my opinion, not sure if he’s from B-more or what but every event that I’ve attended that he’s DJ’d has been favorable.
The Only problem with the club was the cover charge and the air circulation. The cover for PUR is $20, which wouldn’t be a problem if the club were a little bit, well, a lot bigger. Like I said before, the size of the club is equal to that of albeit three bedroom row-home, it’s still small for a club. The air circulation in the club was very poor. The club had only one major vent to each floor (at least that’s the way it seemed).
My opinion: if the cover charge was lower, I’d visit more often. Until then.. only on special occassions.. maybe.
