Unconcious Mutterings

Week 147

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Stuffed:: Turkey
   
2. Armstrong:: Lance
   
3. Bruise:: Black and Blue
   
4. Content:: Substance
   
5. Musical:: Rent
   
6. Assistance:: Welfare
   
7. Scrambling:: Egg
   
8. Battle:: War
   
9. Extended:: Vacation
   
10. Discount:: Tires
    

Happy Thanksgiving!

Since I probably won't be online for the next few days I wanted to wish everyone a HAPPY TURKEY DAY! I'm having dinner with my fellow misfits. It's actually going to be a big party if you ask me. Be safe everyone. I love you!

Happy Birthday Beth!!

I forgot to post this yesterday, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my girl Beth! We must have drinks again soon. I will post a picture later of this beautiful girl. Anyway, Beth, hope your day was good and all your birthday wishes come true.

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 146

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Heads up:: Gym
   
2. Kicker :: Football
   
3. Aggressive:: Hyper
   
4. Getting ugly:: Drama
   
5. To be continued:: Mini-series
   
6. Twist:: and Shout
   
7. Form:: Document
   
8. On the road:: again (Willie Nelson)
   
9. Import:: Export
   
10. Flowers:: Mother's Day
    

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 145

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Mighty:: Mouse
   
2. Gotta find time to ....:: Pack
   
3. Statistic:: Average
   
4. Midnight:: Moon
   
5. Thaw:: Meat
   
6. Hips:: Shake
   
7. Reader:: Bartender
   
8. Related:: Family
   
9. Brilliant:: Bright
   
10. Posture:: Stance
    

"Mind your own Business"

I need to represent the UD Sports and Entertainment program. Got this from London.

‘Mind Your Own Business’
Music Scene Gets a Boost from Local Business School

Irving, TX- North Texas is no stranger to music talent. With Norah Jones, Erykah Badu, Jessica and Ashley Simpson, Bowling For Soup, and Pat Green all calling North Texas home, the area has produced a wealth of talent. However, many local artists never make it past the city limits. They may draw large crowds at local nightclubs and even sell a lot of CDs out of the trunk of their cars, but they’re never signed by a major record label. Often, business acumen (versus musical talent) is the critical success factor that makes the difference.

The University of Dallas College of Business is working to change the music landscape in North Texas. Through its new Music Business Academy, the university is offering seminars that focus on the various business aspects of the industry. In addition, the university has planned several graduate courses on the music business that will be offered in their MBA program in Sports & Entertainment Management. “We’ve met with a lot of local artists and music executives and we have found that there is a real need to develop the music business knowledge in DFW. The talent is here, but the business knowledge is not,” says Dr. Scott Wysong, Academic Program Director for the school’s Sports & Entertainment MBA Program.

Recently, the university hosted a free seminar open to the public entitled “Are You Radio Ready,” which focused on careers in radio and tips for artists on getting their songs played on local radio. To examine these issues, Music Business Academy co-founder and noted entertainment attorney, Ward White IV, moderated a panel discussion with local radio program directors, Skip Cheatam of K104 and John Candelaria of 97.9 The Beat. According to White, “Skip Cheatam and John Candelaria are two of the best radio program directors in the country, not just Dallas. They did an excellent job of giving local artists an insiders’ view of the business side of radio.”

In attendance were a number of local record label executives and artists. “Dallas music needs what the University of Dallas is doing. There is such a rich history of music in this great city and we need to come together to let the nation know about Dallas music,” says local Grammy award winning musician, Art Greenhaw who was in attendance at the seminar and has also spearheaded the university’s efforts. “I’ve been in the music business 25 plus years, but I really learned a lot from the recent seminar with the two radio program directors. There are lessons for all musicians to be learned from rap/hip-hop music.”

“Learning business tips from each other regardless of the genre of music is the name of game,” says local music executive and University of Dallas MBA student, Rodney “London” Williams. “I work every day with a number of very talented musicians, yet they don’t understand what it takes to make it the next level. The University of Dallas has a unique program and approach and I wanted to be a part of that.”

For more information about the Music Business Academy or the MBA in Sports and Entertainment Management from the University of Dallas, contact Scott Wysong, Ph.D. at (972) 721- 5007 or swysong@gsm.udallas.edu. www.thedallasmba.com/se
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Unconcious Mutterings

Week 144

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Deeper and deeper:: Scuba
   
2. Can’t help .... :: myself
   
3. Devil’s advocate:: Keanu Reeves
   
4. Superpower:: Superman
   
5. Threatening:: Evil
   
6. Played:: Scammed
   
7. War:: Unnecessary
   
8. Violate:: Hurt
   
9. Invest:: Money
   
10. Choke:: Chicken bone
    

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

I went to the mall after work today to avoid the Trick-or-Treaters in my neighborhood. I've bought candy these past couple of years but never had Trick-or-Treaters, leaving me with tons of candy. Okay, not tons, but enough. So this year I decided not to buy candy and just completely avoid the kiddos. I went to Grapevine Mills. Now that's the way to go. I like the traditional going from house to house, but the mall was filled with the cutest kids ever! Cowboys, Princesses, Animals, even Tigger and an Oompa-Loompa (which was a little scary). But being inside, every store had candy. By the time I left, many stores had signs that said "No more candy"...I thought it would have been really ironic if the candy stores had the same signs, but they didn't. Some ice cream place was even giving out samples...YUM! Anyway, I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween. Are you ready for Thanksgiving?

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 143

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Unbreakable:: Unreal
   
2. Have mercy:: on my soul
   
3. Do it better:: I
   
4. Settle scores:: Revenge
   
5. Comments:: myspace.com
   
6. Craziest thing:: Boys
   
7. Apple:: Green
   
8. Halloween:: Happy
   
9. Manageable:: Good hair day
   
10. Trick:: or Treat
    

Congrats to the White Sox!!!

Congratulations to the Chicago White Sox! I am a Cubbie fan. But I am also a CHICAGO fan! Chicago was in need for another championship. Where's my broom?! GO WHITE SOX...GO CHICAGO!! Woot-woot! Party in the city!

Unconcious Mutterings

Life has been pretty busy. Got a new job. Was on a cruise last week. Been busy being a friend. When I have time, I'll actually sit and write a good post, but for now it's been a while but...

Week 142

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Infiltration:: Invasion
   
2. Nice person:: Me
   
3. Debt:: Asset
   
4. Settle down:: Marry
   
5. Thomas:: Edison
   
6. Unforgivable:: Betrayal
   
7. Medicine:: Doctor
   
8. A year from now:: Satisfied
   
9. Neighbors:: Lowell
   
10. Dripping:: Wet
    

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 138

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Crave:: CPK
   
2. Whole package:: The Perfect Man????
   
3. Roommates:: Joanne, Danyetta, Diana and Tracy
   
4. 5:30:: pm
   
5. Lesbian:: Girls
   
6. Poignant:: Straight
   
7. Hurtful:: Mean
   
8. You and I:: Both
   
9. Grateful:: Dead
   
10. Giggle:: Laugh
    

I got myself a J-O-B!

Yes, you read correctly. I got a job! My technical experience and my music experience come together on this one...SWEET! I pretty much get to work on an Online Indie Music retailer! Since I started this past Thursday and I've worked up at the restaurant, I am T-I-R-E-D. So I'm cutting this post short. Thanks again to Beth for finding the site that led to this job!

By the way, prayers go out to all in the Galveston area. My family got out of the area okay and are now with my cousin in Arlington. My other cousin decided to stay in Houston. All we can do now is just wait. God bless us all.

Ten on Tuesday

Thought this topic was interesting and figured I'd give it a shot.

10 Ways Your Country Can Change for the Better (in no particular order)

1. Get a new president...I've thought that since the last election.
2. TRUE freedom of speech. No matter how hateful, everyone is entitled to their own opinions.
3. Make diversity and sensitivity classes mandatory. At least offer a day or week. We live in a changing and diverse world. Understanding one another may help us get along better.
4. People need to be more respectful when they are on their cell phones. If you are at the cashier or about to talk to a person, hang up the phone...you can call the person back. ARGH!
5. Refocus back on the US instead of other countries. If they need help they will ask us, but what right do we have to go in and tell people how to run their countries?
6. Promote vacations within the US. I have yet to see Mt. Rushmore or the Grand Canyon. Better our economy by spending at home.
7. Continue to support our troops no matter the politics on why they are still in other countries. Even though people don't agree with them being there, the troops need to know we still support THEM.
8. Clean up our big cities. Citizens need to take responsibility in the image of their city.
9. Require every big city to examine their public transportation system. Dallas only recently has really boomed in their DART system, but is behind compared to cities like Chicago, NYC, DC. This might help with the air quality too.
10. Americans need to show the love and support they have showed during 9/11 and Katrina all year round. National tragedies can bring the worst out in people, but the best definitely outweighs it.

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 137

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Less filling:: Tastes great
   
2. Glue:: Elmer's
   
3. Surprise me:: Spontaneous
   
4. Model:: Fake
   
5. Fee:: Student
   
6. Microphone:: Rock Star
   
7. Choices:: Decisions
   
8. To the bone:: Bad
   
9. Run!:: Forrest
   
10. Appeal:: Sex
    

Happy Birthday Troy!

Happy Birthday to one of my bestest guy friends Troy. Not that he'll see this, but if you happen to bump into him, wish him a Happy Birthday.


Still waiting for the music...

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 136

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Related:: Family
   
2. Soothing:: Aloe
   
3. Flashback:: High School
   
4. Turmoil:: Chaos
   
5. Immense:: Great
   
6. Guitar:: Nick Knirk
   
7. Nonsense:: New Orleans
   
8. Blame:: Bush
   
9. Childlike:: Innocent
   
10. Duff:: Hillary
    

Possibilities

If you haven't heard about it then let me be the first to inform you about this great album by Herbie Hancock. A friend of mine told me about it, let me borrow his CD and wow! You may remember him from the 80's hit Rockit with the electric keys and all, but this album is totally different. It's jazz inspired with Hancock on piano and some GREAT artists singing including John Mayer, Christina Aguilera, Sting, a duet with Jonny Lang and Joss Stone, among others. Right now I'm listening to Hush Hush with Annie Lennox and amazing. This is such a relaxing album. Go to Starbucks or Herbie's website to pick it up. Not sure if it's available at Best Buy or major outlets like that, but I know you can pick it up at Starbucks because my friend got it there and I was just in there yesterday getting a Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino...YUM!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 135

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Julie:: Steele
   
2. Emotional:: Outburst
   
3. Head of household:: Mom
   
4. Diva:: Mariah Carey
   
5. Devastation:: Katrina
   
6. Business or pleasure:: Pleasure
   
7. Crown:: Queen
   
8. Eastern:: Europe
   
9. Buzzed:: Drunk
   
10. Officer:: Friendly
    

Sweet Home Chicago

Yes, I am back in the city. This weekend is my best friend Joanne's wedding. So excited for this reunion filled event. Got some ole skool friends in town for the shindig. One friend wanted to go out tonight but I am tired (yeh, yeh, that's why I'm online at 12:14am...you know me). Don't worry partying will be done these next couple of nights.

Today, I actually spent more than 5 minutes in the American Girl Store. I was on a tour bus one time and the girl said that the two famous bags you see people walking around with on Michigan Avenue is the turquoise blue bag from Tiffany's and the big red bag from the American Girl Store. That place, no doubt, wins hands down. Jo's niece brought her doll. They got her a new outfit and she got her hair done for the wedding...yes the doll. She got a new doll and Jo's new niece-in-law (if that's actually a term) got two dolls too. Girls from all over the world flock to that store. It can be a little crazy if you ask me, but you gotta love it.

Meanwhile across the street Kanye West had an autograph signing at Borders. I keep asking myself why I didn't go. The line wasn't too bad. What an opportunity...argh!

Anyway, I hope to post some pics on here from this weekend so stay tuned. I probably won't be on for the next couple of days though, so everyone have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!!