Multi-Tasking

I am a chronic multi-tasker. Have you ever gone to the store and realized you needed to either go right back, or go to another store in that same vicinity when you reached your home?

I was guilty of doing that often and within the last couple years, I got on myself to start multi-tasking. I have put tasks off until the next day just so I could cross more than one item off my list.

Example: When I go to the gas station, I’ll also wash the car or hit up the post office or take out the trash. I find that if I go get gas and come home, I feel like I’ve wasted a trip. So, when I pick up the groceries, I stop by the bank, check the mail and pay the sitter.

I hate to make multiple trips with gas prices so high, or when I have so many other tasks to take care of.

Shoot, multi-tasking all my ‘to do’ items is the sole reason that I have time to blog these days.

Truth At Last?

75-year-old John Larry Ray, the brother of James Earl Ray, has written a book around the shooting death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

He claims that his brother James Earl Ray was not the killer and told the New York Daily News:

“Martin Luther King Jr. was a man admired by millions, but my brother didn’t kill him.  I believe my brother was not only misused by conspirators within our government but also greatly misconstrued as a ‘racist’ and a ‘murderer’ by the media.”

In the book, TRUTH AT LAST: The Untold Story Behind James Earl Ray and the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. by John Larry Ray (and coauthor Lyndon Barsten), John Larry states there is forensic evidence proving his brother did not assassinate Dr. King.  It also includes alleged conversations between the brothers where James Earl mentioned he felt he was being set up.

Although James Early Ray initially confessed to shooting Dr. King, he recanted his confession three days later.

Stuff Educated Black People Like

I came across this blog, Stuff Educated Black People Like, and had no idea what I’d find in here.

It’s the direct opposite of Stuff White People Like but it is still an interesting read.

Go check it out and you’ll see why.

Google Conserves

One thing about blog surfing is you get schooled… and I don’t mind that at all. While checking out Monty75’s page, I found out that Google went black for Earth Hour.

Check the links for more information.

 PS- My sites have always been black.

ShAé – ShAé’s Blog
ShAé – ShAé’s Vibez

Prince Kicks

I’m still waiting for someone to make this a reality.  Too bad they aren’t real because I’d definitely have to cop a pair or two.

Someone should have marketed this back in 1984, they could have made a killing off me and my friends alone.

I’m Moving!

Hey folks, I’m moving this blog over to WordPress. I’m not really feeling this layout and must admit that I don’t give it as much attention as I do my original Blog.

Therefore, it’s time for a change.

This will allow me to test the WordPress format without messing with the ShAé – ShAé’s Blog format.

So, come on over to WordPress and check me out… I even have a new name.

Organize Your Computer From A to Z

I found this information very useful and wanted to share. It’s a few pointers on how to get your computer, as well as your desk space organized. I’m guilty of a few of these and will be utilizing a lot of this advice today.

A: Arrange your disks that come with all the programs you use on your computers. Find an appropriate organizing solution. My favorite solution is to use a CD holder which will save a lot of space.

B: Back up your hard drive onto another hard drive–a portable or external hard drive. To protect your information from theft or fire damage the other hard drive may be placed in a safe or at someone else’s house.

C: Cords–Check to make sure none of your cords are loose and use any number of cord holders or ties to hold cords together. I use twist ties to keep all my wires together and I added a small label to each one for easy identification.

D: Delete any files or folders that are no longer needed this will clean up some useable and much needed hard drive space.

E: Examine your desktop for no longer used icons or shortcuts. Organize these in an order on the desktop that make sense for how you use them. Add any extra icons of frequently used programs.

F: Frequently used files should be easy to find, make sure that all your files and folders are clearly labeled and dated. Divide folders into smaller chunks.

G: Get any updates for either windows or any other programs such as spybot, ad-aware, adobe, etc.

H: Have a computer cleanup supply kit made up and keep it nearby for emergencies. Make sure you include serial numbers for the different parts of your computer.

I: Inbox clean up–Delete any no longer needed or useful email messages. Try to empty your inbox at the end of each day in order to avoid a backlog of email. Look at each of your different email addresses.

J: Just Do it! And clean out the computer with a compressed can of air. Make sure your vacuum is nearby to clean up the large amount of dust inside the computer.

K: Keyboard–clean up using q-tips, a damp cloth, a compressed can of air, and keyboard cleaner.

L: List all your computer supplies. Make sure you are not running low of ink, paper, paper clips, CD’s, DVD’s, floppies, thumb drive, and other office related supplies.

M: Mouse clean up–Wipe off your mouse and make sure it is not full of dust and hair, which is especially important with older ones that have the ball.

N: Never write down passwords and keep them by the computer or taped to the computer. Keep them in a different room of the house in a safe place.

O: Organize your files into useful folders. Think of your computer as a file drawer system, and arrange your files into categories much like you would in file cabinet.

P: Provide email addresses, common sites you enter, bank account information, and associated passwords to your loved ones or let them know where this information can be located in case of an emergency.

Q: Quickly throw out any old papers or files on your desk. Quickly go through your desk and throw out any trash.

R: Run your different scans such as defrag, spyware, and disk clean up scans in order to protect your computer.

S: Speakers–Dust and clean speakers with Windex. Make sure the cords are plugged in and dust underneath your speakers.

T: Table–Don’t forget the top or your desk space that is home to your computer needs to be organized too.

U: Upgrade any old computer parts. Make sure your computer has enough ram and memory space. Technology challenged? Get help from a computer professional.

V: Virus scan–Make sure to update the program and run your scan at least every couple days in order to protect your computer.

W: Wipe your monitor and screen with a clean cloth and cleaner that is made specifically for your computer especially if you have a LD screen.

X: Examine your desk for objects or items that do not belong. Bring a box or clothes hamper in the room to clear off the desk and return items to their proper homes.

Y: You can take everything including the computer off the desk, clean under all parts.

Z: Zip drives clean up–Delete any no longer needed computer files or folders. Move some files onto your computer if no longer needed on your thumb drive.

Article courtesy of GetOrganized.com.

Gentrification Strikes Harlem

Harlem residents, entertainment venues and small business owners are in trouble. They are being priced out of homes and businesses because of area redevelopment.

I can’t say that I’m surprised. I figured that would be in the works when the Clintons moved into the city. People thought it was great that the Clintons were so ‘down’ and weren’t worried about moving into Harlem.

I thought, “Uh-oh… there goes the neighborhood.”

Gentrification of major cities is nothing new. It’s happened and has been happing in major cities all over the country – in Boston, Atlanta and Houston to name a few. Home sales are down as the housing market takes a nosedive, but upscale, inner-city neighborhoods are bustling right now.

Have you noticed any of the signs in your area? Tons of townhouses are being built in place of apartment communities or single homes. Lots of open fields and rows of trees are being uprooted as signs go up that read: “$500,000 condos coming soon!”

125th Street in Harlem is now feeling the crunch. Big business developers and city planners want the area redeveloped. But Harlem locals know what that means – some won’t be able to pay the skyrocketing prices and will be forced out of their homes and businesses as they watch the city lose its history.

Harlem, and 125th street in particular, is the connector for uptown Manhattan to the East River. 125th street cuts right across that area. For those who are not familiar with Harlem or 125th street, it’s a Mecca of sorts for Black American culture.

125th street has hosted legends and legendary events. Malcolm X used to roam the streets of Harlem, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & The Supremes and countless other entertainers have performed at the famous Apollo Theatre.

To date, there are plans to rezone the area allowing the construction of new for shops and living spaces. The plans include 2,500 condominium-style apartments, hotels, a 21-storey office building and possibly a facility for a baseball team.

With all that said, Harlem natives have a right to be worried about the place they call home.

Snap DAT! Fire Water

I came across this pic on Google and it intrigued me. Fire and water are opposites that attract many people. I’m a water person. I love to be in the water, I love to be around beautiful blue seas… hmmm… why don’t I have a beach house somehwere? *sigh*

Snap DAT!

This is an incredible shot of downtown New York.

Photo courtesy of gawker.com go check them out!