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Its been sooo long since i've updated the Jones Street Journal....

I must truly apologize.... once again alot of things have kept me from it....Jealousy, Envy(both on the count of others)Tough Decisions, Breakups, Beefs, Sleep and TWITTER!

Have kept me from you. And I must apologize.

So much has happened since my last true blog update.

If you all know me...Ya'll know that i'm a cavs fan. So i am upset about the lose to the Magic. I was just as upset as LeBron was. Honestly at the moment when the game was over. I didn't blame him for walking off the court like he did, because I would have done the same thing. I hate losing the same way. Do you always have to speak to the media? Especially when they are gonna ask questions that are gonna upset you and making it hurt even more. Like "How does it feel to lose in the East Finals?" man how do you think it feels. I would have wanted to avoid those type of questions too.
Everybody is all like why havent you called Dwight? Have you emailed him? Are LeBron and Dwight even that cool? Damn ppl think just cuz they are the stars on their respective teams that they are best friends...they might not even like each other. I have heard about certain NBA players being friends but i've never heard about LeBron and Dwight...but i could be wrong.

Last night was a good night. My Pens pulled with in one! And i must say it is because of the performace of Evgeni Malkin, that fight after game 2 got the whole team and city angry and excited to play in pittsburgh. I'm glad that he wasn't suspended for a game, the NHL looked out on that and ppl are complaining about it, I feel in the playoffs certain rules should be eliminated or altered that should is one of them. Malkin had 3 assist yesterday! Which is amazing, there is no way he shouldn't be MVP this year. Maxime Talbot also had a great game and he has been coming to play lately. I feel like all of our pieces are turning it on at the right time. Everybody is worried that Sid hasn't scored in the series yet. LOOK! Sid is gonna snap at the right time....When i say Snap...i don't mean like go nuts or crazy....but Snap like...get in the zone and can't be stopped...its gonna happen. You know when its gonna happen...The game that we need the most, the game that is going to win us the Stanley Cup. So i'm not worried about Sid and Sid shouldn't be worried about Sid. Its a team sport ppl! And everyone can score goals in hockey.

Shouts out to the Buccos for winning some games against the Mets...I'm very optimistic about the Bucs this year, I honestly feel like we can win our division or atleast the wild card...No Lie! Stay tuned.

Well thats it for the Jones Street Journal....

Its June now and its the summer now.

I would like to welcome you all back!!

T.G.I.F. -Edition 1

Every friday from now on look out for T.G.I.F. blogs.

First, The Pittsburgh Penguins are starting off playing good hockey right now. Second in the division behind the Rangers. On Tuesday, The Pens came back from down 3 goals to 6 against the Red Wings And won in OT 7-6. This was a big game since the Red Wings bullied us in the playoffs last season and we may see them again there this year. Jordan Staal played 3 star hockey scored a Hat Trick in this game. Then Thursday beating our PA rival the Flyers 5-4 in OT. Although the pens did up a 3 goal lead Dany Sabourin had one of the best stick saves i've ever seen in my life! Sportscenter top 10 play material....Keep it up Pens! 
Peep:



So i'm the grocery store earlier this week...standing in the check out line and i see this.....

So my first thought is who is B.o.B? 

Then I flip and see this...

And i think ......Mickey Factz? Really?

Then i flip again....

My face was similar to that of Ace Hood's as i thought....Ace Hood?

Someone is missing I thought....

Wale- I've been a fan of, his flow is hot and he can ride beats with the best of them. A mixtape about nothing....could be put on a top mixtape of the year list....and his song Artistic Integrity is one of my favorite songs right now.... It upsets me that Wale doesn't get more love in DC...he deserves it.... He belongs on here.

Charles Hamilton- I have his last 5 mixtapes... i'm becoming a fan....the first song on all his mixtapes always hit hard....and i appreciate that. His production is getting sicker tho....the most creative beat i heard in a while goes to Charles....sampling the windows sign out sounds on "Windows Media Player"  peep that... on Death of the Mixtape Rapper.....He belongs....

Asher Roth?- I have heard of recently but haven't heard any of his music. So i did some research....and listened to a portion of his gangsta grillz.....greenhouse effect aka the greatest mixtape ever.....He did his thing on certain beats.....Roth is referred to as a gimmicky rapper by some. He does sound just like eminem. I'ma give dude a chance...lets see whats up.

B.o.B- i haven't listened to yet... maybe later...i dunno

Cory Gunz- We all know Cory Gunz is the future....i don't need to speak that much more on it..

Blu- So low key but hes the truth. His album below the heavens was def on my top album of 07 list....so it was on many other hip hop heads. Give Blu a listen....He belongs...

Mickey Factz- i heard dude freestyle before and i wasn't impressed....But i listened to Good Money...and my mind changed a little. We'll see whatelse comes from this dude. He belongs?

Ace Hood- Cash Flow was a tough song......i still play it and he did hold is own on that freestyle during the BET Hip Hop awards......we gonna see about homie real soon....

Curren$y-  Tha Hot Spitta....my favorite on this list. i've been listenin to spitta for a minute. I have all his mixtapes from Independence Day to Fin.... Higher than 30,000...big fan of which opens with Marvin Gaye's After the dance....also heard on American Pimp.... Curren$y rips all types of beats from Dr. Dre- Still Dre to  The Roots- Next Movement....can't wait for the album. I just hope it has good production.

Kid Cudi- I heard day n nite this summer and i've been a fan since.....i tell all to listen to cudi....a kid named cudi is one of my fav mixtapes right now n of the year. Man on the moon is one of my anthems....

But who is missing you ask?.....I would say Wiz Khalifa....this may be a Pittsburgh Bias..but i believe Wiz belongs on this list...hes been doing it for about 5 years and is getting buzz larger than some artist included on this list. Once again, Pittsburgh is an underdog. Maybe 2010?

So one of the Top 10 freshman.....tried to step to a Soph/ Junior in the game and he got put in his place... Charles......You held ur own....but Joe came wit it.... peep 

PART 2

Now You Be the Judge....I think Joe got it.. there is a part 3 where Charles tries to come back......No coming back from that.

Speaking of Joe....U may have heard about the hip-hop super group that was formed...

Slaughter House.....featuring Joe Budden, Royce Da 5'9", Joell Ortiz & Crooked I

thats a very strong 4 and on the first two songs i've heard. No one let down....

Slaughter House- Onslaughter...

for you dumbies....first is Royce

second is Joe Budden

third is Crooked I

last is Joell Ortiz 

My list goes:

Royce/ Joell - Joell may have edged Royce out slighty

Crooked I

Budden

Slaughter House- Slaughter House

Order: 1. Ortiz

2. Crooked

3. Royce

4. Budden

My Slaughter Order goes:

1. Royce

2. Budden

3. Ortiz

4. Crooked

Either way it goes...this is a super group. I hope they can drop an album.

Thank God Its Friday!!

Have a Nice Weekend

First of the Month

Last night, Halloween was crazy. My costume was tough, a cowboy....more specifically Woody from Toy Story (pics to be posted later.) Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, even though many don't observe it. Its the only day that everybody including adults can dress like anyone or anything. At my halloween costume last night, i saw some sexy costumes. 

With only about 50 or so hours until election day. I honestly can't wait for the day and also for the day the be over. All the news, mud slinging, commercials, speeches, everything can wear on you. There are several battleground states up for grabs. Yahoo.com has Barack Obama winning most of these battleground states. I don't know if i trust or believe this. Ohio could easily go for Mccain as well as New Hampshire, Missouri and Indiana. These 4 states add up to 46 votes. I'am confident that Senator Obama will win greatly, but i'am also aware that this is almost too good to be true. 

The Pittsburgh Panthers defeated the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame in 4 overtimes today, winning 36-33. I applaud the defense of Pitt for only allowing field goals during overtime. Leshan "Shady" McCoy is showing game after game why he should be mentioned among the best in the nation. Maybe this win will help boost Pitt back into the top 25. With this win Pitt is now bowl eligible! Penn State was idle this week but will move in the BCS Rankings. Thanks to Mike Crabtree and T- Tech (Texas Tech) who upset number 1 Texas today. A truly amazing game. Texas battled back from down 16 at the half to lead the game late in the 4th. Michael Crabtree in my opinion the best Wideout in college football right now, scored the winning touchdown which is only right. Shoutouts out to Colt McCoy and Malcolm Williams of Texas. Both played hard.   I'm upset that Georgia lost today to Florida, but Florida did owe Georgia one from last season and they came out and played that way. 

Is it Monday yet? I find myself asking this question. Because the Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Washington Redskins on monday night football. A game that i should be at......but will be watching from a bar or my bedroom. Regardless of where...it will be a great game and i can't wait to see. Willie Parker should be playing and i can say that i'am happy to see him return. And tuesday is the election! I can't wait for these two days...two big days for me. 

Also shoutsout to the The Pittsburgh Penguins for mashing the St. Louis Blues 6-3. Sid the Kid with 2 assist, Malkin with a goal and an assist. Look out for the Pens this year

One of my favorite rappers and pittsburgh native Boaz. Just released a pre album mixtape called the Manuscript, i haven't heard it yet but when i do i will give a full review. 

www.myspace.com/boazgov

From time to time i will recommend an album to listen to or purchase, 

this time i will suggest Give Up by the Postal Service. Of the Pop/Rock genre. The Postal service through its movie like production can take it away from wherever it is you are at. Check it out. 

Check back for my post game and post election analysis. 

Until then....