Lingering Effect

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Lingering Effect

Virtues: closure, disclosure, stay 'true', instinct, intuition, relationships

Overview, this piece deals with the concept of closure in relationships, don't know what closure is? Wiki it.

The lingering effect, in my opinion, occurs well after closure - which begs the question if closure CAN and IS ever really achieved. The lingering effect is more of an after-thought which asks the question: what could of been done different? Almost like reminiscing of what one could of done to produce a better situation. You don't think about it constantly - for if you did, you would have closure issues, but every once in awhile a stimulus (song, conversation, etc.) will send you aboard a cruise ship back in time for a bit. An impression has definitely been made; and this impression has definitely sculpted who YOU are. But is it wise to try to make lingering effects a more meaningful effect? Meaning, trying to get in contact with someone, or trying to get back to that emotion that the lingering effect brings?

Sometimes I battle with these thoughts - i'm sure i'm not the only one. But dealing with lingering effects means going back to a past that you may have already outgrown - or that she has outgrown. Maybe she has moved on, got married, is living the good life, nice career, or, she is an abusive situation, gets treated badly -- and desperately needs someone to 'bail' her out. Not financially, physically, or sexually (maybe sexually), but mentally. You see, not confronting or dealing with the lingering effects may indirectly lead her to continue dealing with that destructive boyfriend who pushes, or deal with that dude because of his money -- all for security reasons I guess, we all need it. However, an intervention or confronting the lingering effect by even reaching out via phone/txt/email may do some good, may reconnect the tracks, may power the lines of your past communications.

Or it could not.

But they say inaction is worse than no action, but sometimes its better to remember a point in time that was genuine & real, and make that chick relish that moment that she missed out on - while she is with her pusha, do you feel me?

Funny how this relates all back to the concept of 'closure', do we ever have any?

I probably don't!

Let me know what y'all think.


.:: Peace ::.
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Dont impress me kid

Don't Impress Me Kid

Virtues: self-monitoring, respect, accolades, getting 'gassed', hype, tolerance

Excerpt - Look at me, look at me. I am the ish, I do this, I do that - join MY team. I AM doing so well, I AM ballin' - you gots to believe ME! Or is it believe IN me??? .... -- Behavior of the 'Gassed' Individual

Ever had this happen to you? I've had plenty of times - you see an old acquaintance/friend from your past; high school, college, old neighborhood or just from around the way. Now, personally I rarely need accolades from others to build my self-confidence or self-esteem; I use rarely because I can admit that 'yes' it feels nice to be praised every once in awhile, but I feel it is only valid if I'm not looking for the accolades .... Enter the main theme of this piece. I'm referring to that dude or girl who you see every once in awhile whom tries to get your respect & praise from what they are doing in their own lives. They try so hard to persuade you to say 'wow' 'ooh', and 'ahh'; they may do this with over exaggerating situations, showing you pictures & images to show proof of what they are doing, or by even telling you to talk to a mutual friend to verify/solidify their prominence. I'm not hating one's hustle or grind, get money & stay true.

But, one should not need the approval of others, or try hard to make others feel impressed because that comes off really shallow; one's self-worth isn't much. I'll use the term 'gas' to describe these people as they try to fill-up their ego with high-octane so that they can feel that they are 'somebody'; and yes, we are all 'somebody', but those that need 'gas' are NOT happy with that 'somebody' whom they are.

I guess the 'gas' is propelling them to their ideal 'somebody' ... but I ain't gonna help the process, ya dig?

.:: Peace ::.
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The Gay Bomb

Gay Ish Bomb

"A Berkeley watchdog organization that tracks military spending said it uncovered a strange U.S. military proposal to create a hormone bomb that could purportedly turn enemy soldiers into homosexuals and make them more interested in sex than fighting. Pentagon officials on Friday confirmed to CBS 5 that military leaders had considered, and then subsequently rejected, building the so-called "Gay Bomb." The documents show the Air Force lab asked for $7.5 million to develop such a chemical weapon. "The Ohio Air Force lab proposed that a bomb be developed that contained a chemical that would cause enemy soldiers to become gay, and to have their units break down because all their soldiers became irresistibly attractive to one another," Hammond said after reviewing the documents."
source: cbsnews.com

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Commentary:
If they could seriously consider developing a gay bomb, and this was in the 90's, then what type of ideas are they developing now in 2007?? It would be very interesting though to see if that a gay bomb was actually made and dropped on enemies, would the enemy suddenly have a high rate of STD's and AIDS? What would be even more funnier is if the enemy actually beat the Americans ... which would mean that America's 'glorious' military is no match for a bunch of gay dudes.

That U.S. government, all you Americans, your taxpayer dollars are hard at work (no pun intended).

Peace.

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Street Land Savvy

Organized Street Crime












"Almost 100 people — including 69 men, 21 women and five people under 18 — are appearing in court today to face charges ranging from possesssion of stolen property to drug and gun trafficking and gangsterism charges after yesterday morning's raids targeting members of the west-end Toronto street gang Driftwood Crips.

In total, 88 search warrants were executed on residences, vehicles and lockers. Warrants are still outstanding for nine people.

Hundreds of police officers executed 37 search warrants in the Jane and Finch area — the epicentre of Project Kryptic, so named for sounding a little like Crips. The Driftwood Crips were the main target of the investigation that began almost a year ago.

After spending the night in custody, the suspects are being paraded into Etobicoke court where they will be identified and their fate determined so far as bail is concerned.

As part of Project Kryptic, which began 11 months ago, police seized 24 handguns, four sawed-off rifles, four replica guns and 900 rounds of ammunition.

Police also seized 30 kilograms of cocaine, 20 kilograms of marijuana, hash oil and close to a quarter of a million dollars in Canadian and U.S. currency"

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My commentary on this event in Toronto is that every year or so, the police announces a big raid/bust that dismantles a street gang -- which is good for the community and city. Most street gangs have two elements: white-collar crime & violence. White-collar crime in the form of money laundering and transnational schemes/hustles. Violence can be defined as confrontations between rival gangs vying for street superiority. I understand that the media pays toooo much attention to violent acts. White-collar crime is more costly and harmful not only to the direct parties involved, but to regional/national economies and markets. White-collar crime is committed by organizations that are kinda above the 'street gang' label - but police do not seemed to be so determined to catch/raid these organizations as much as the street gangs. When was the last time the mafia was raided with such a big sting? Is it because they are more sophisticated than street gangs or is more attention/resources put towards street gangs??

Just my two cents ...

Peace