Archive for August 2012
Technology: 24-Year Old Med Student Finds Futuristic Solution For The World’s Ills [Cover Story]
August 2, 2012
Photograph by Katrin Koenning, article by John Tozzi, for Bloomberg Businessweek.
Here is a frustrating problem: Pneumonia, though treatable with antibiotics, kills more children than any other cause (mostly in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa), according to the World Health Organization.
Enter the problem-solver! Hon Weng Chong, a 24-year-old student at Melbourne (Australia) Medical School, has developed a quick way to diagnose children in areas where health care is scarce. He’s built a stethoscope that can plug into a smartphone and doesn’t require medical training to use. Unfortunately, for now, there is a lack of speedy networks and smartphones in the areas of need. Sad… and the same problem exists in rural/poor locales in MANY countries (like my own, the United States). But imagine if we could overcome this obstacle… lots of diagnoses and prescribed treatments could be done doctor-free (talk about healthcare reform)… high-blood pressure, urinary tract infections… all kinds of one-test-one-pill situations. Improved health outcomes the world over… DONE!
– @ojones1
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R&B/Soul: LaToiya Williams – “This Love Is Sweet†(Prod. Nottz)
August 2, 2012
Nottz stays grinding; bringing the lovely LaToiya Williams back after a two-year hiatus!
‘It is my pleasure to present you with my first new track in almost 2 years – “This Love Is Sweet.” Produced and mastered by super-producer and great friend Nottz, “This Love Is Sweet” is set to be my lead single from my brand new “KupCak’n” EP! I wanted to give you a taste of what I’ve been working on for the last few months while we finish mastering “KupCak’n,” and as of right now we are aiming for a late September release date.’ – LaToiya Williams
DOWNLOAD: LATOIYA WILLIAMS – THIS LOVE IS SWEET
Nottz Presents D.M.P – “Live From Early Street” (Mixtape)
August 2, 2012
We were right! Nottz included “Dead End Street” (which we posted about earlier here) on the D.M.P mixtape “Live From Early Street.” Love it when a plan comes together. Even better when a dope clan comes together. Nottz x D.M.P. = Dope Clan. Nottz Presents D.M.P – “Live From Early Street” = Dope Mixtape!
DOWNLOAD: NOTTZ PRESENTS D.M.P. – LIVE FROM EARLY STREET
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Homeboy Sandman – “Watchu Want From Me?” (Prod. By Oddisee)
August 2, 2012
Frequent visitors to this site already know that Homeboy Sandman is a staple here. For those newer to the fam, just do a search on the homie and you will have plenty plenty good good stuff to enjoy. Promise! Now, you can start with this joint right here. “Watchu Want From Me?” (produced by Oddisee) is a dope single off Homeboy Sandman’s forthcoming release, “First of a Living Breed” (due out September 18, 2012). Click, listen and enjoy.
DOWNLOAD: HOMEBOY SANDMAN – WATCHU WANT FROM ME?
How To Make Money Selling Drugs (Film Trailer)
August 2, 2012
This is CRAZY! This documentary makes a BOLD (and most might say indisputable) declaration: Today’s illegal drug trade is the only industry sector that is consistently hiring! Add that to your next discussion about the economy. Whew! All kinds of celebs (including 50 Cent and Eminem) make appearances in this look at the business of drug-selling. Co-produced by Adrian Grenier (b.k.a. Vinny Chase from the HBO series “Entourage”), this film is guaranteed to be HOT…hotly debated, hotly protested…whatever! But it WILL be the hot ticket!
CREDITS AND MORE AT THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (TIFF) SITE:
HOW TO MAKE MONEY SELLING DRUGS TRAILER FT. 50 CENT X EMINEM
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50 Cent – “New Day” feat. Dr. Dre x Alicia Keys
August 2, 2012
50 Cent releases his new single, “New Day,” featuring Dr. Dre and Alicia Keys, off his “Street King Immortal” album (due out by this Fall). The cut, produced by Dr. Dre and mixed by Eminem, is available for download now via iTunes. Alicia Keys dropped her own version of this joint that we posted several weeks back….
Skyfall (Movie Trailer)
August 1, 2012
I was underwhelmed by the recently released ‘Dark Knight Rises’ film that hit theaters, but I’m hoping actor Daniel Craig starring as James Bond in the upcoming ‘Skyfall’ film doesn’t disappoint me. I think Daniel Craig makes a great ‘James Bond’ & I’ve enjoyed the last couple of films where he took on the starring role. Expecting nothing less than great action, superb visual effects, & an intelligent storyline with this ‘Skyfall’ flick.
“The official international trailer for James Bond “Skyfall”. Daniel Craig is back as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007 in Skyfall, the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time. In Skyfall, Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.”
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Kendrick Lamar x Dr. Dre Cover 15th Anniversary Issue Of XXL Mag
August 1, 2012
Great to see an artist like Kendrick Lamar get the cover of XXL Magazine even if he has to share it with the legendary Dr. Dre. XXL needs to put more young talented emcees on the cover more often instead of the same faces over & over again. This special 15th Anniversary issue of XXL Magazine featuring Kendrick Lamar & Dr. Dre hits newsstands August 14th…
R&B: Keyshia Cole – “Enough Of No Love” (Video)
August 1, 2012
New video directed by Philly’s favorite son Benny Boom for ‘Enough Of No Love’ featuring Lil Wayne. After a short absence from the music scene Keyshia Cole is prepping to release her next album ‘Woman 2 Woman’ later this year. Definitely a visually dope looking video…
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Focus… – “Focal Point 1172: Intro”
August 1, 2012
We told y’all the latest from Focus… dropping his “Focal Point 1172” EP on August 7, 2012 (pre-order now at iTunes) in the “Clouds” post here. Well, this is the latest latest… a video teaser for the EP simply called the “Intro.” The anticipation builds.
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Rick Ross – “3 Kings” feat. Dr. Dre x Jay-Z (Visual Picture)
August 1, 2012
“The Untouchable Maybach Empire presents Rick Ross feat. Dr. Dre and JAY Z “3 Kings” Visual Piece by DRE Films and Jon J. of Maybach Films.”
DOWNLOAD: RICK ROSS – GOD FORGIVES, I DON’T (ALBUM)
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