6/10/10

BP agrees to expedite oil spill payments

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration says BP has agreed to expedite the payment of claims to businesses and individuals whose livelihoods have been disrupted by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Tracy Wareing (WEHR'-ing), who is with the National Incident Command office, told reporters in Washington that the understanding on payment of claims came in a meeting Wednesday with BP executives, including CEO Tony Hayward.
Wareing said administration officials raised a "pressing concern" about the time BP has been taking to provide relief payments, particularly to businesses in the stricken area. She said the company will change the way it processes such claims and will expedite payments. Among other things, it will drop the current practice of waiting to make such payments until businesses have closed their books for each month.

Joell Ortiz - Angel Dust Freestyle

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6/9/10

Everything Everything -- Schoolin’ (Dekker and Johan Remix)

Two top notch remixes from the latest Everything Everything single but may we just say…what an amazing photo of the boys from Manchester!
It’s all about good visuals, both in videos and images, for a band. We all know the typical shot of a band on MySpace and it’s just shite.
The original track is wicked, very quirky and all over the place yet you don’t feel lost or dizzy at any point.
Everything Everything -- Schoolin’ (Dekker and Johan Remix) -- download

Jeff Koons’ BMW M3 GT2 Art Car

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At the premiere of the 17th BMW Art Car Jeff Koons unveiled and signed his car in front of 300 international VIP guests on 1st June in the Centre Pompidou, one of the world’s most prestigious cultural institutions for modern and contemporary art. It is the same venue where Roy Lichtenstein, back in 1977, first presented and signed his Art Car.
In the spirit of Calder, Stella, Lichtenstein, Warhol, BMW announced this year that the 17th Art Car created by Jeff Koons will race where the first rolling pieces of art by legendary artists raced – at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France on 12th and 13th June 2010. Koons’ canvas is a BMW M3 GT2, which was homologated to compete at this year’s running of the world’s most famous endurance race.
On 2nd June, between 11 am and 9 pm, the public will have the chance to see the Art Car free of charge in the Forum of the Centre Pompidou. At 5.30 pm Jeff Koons will participate in a book signing at the museum’s official book shop before he talks about his work in conversation with Alain Seban, President of the Centre Pompidou, at 6 pm at the Forum of the museum.
The Design Process.
As part of his creative process, the artist collected images of race cars, related graphics, vibrant colours, speed and explosions. The resulting artwork of bright colours conceived by Koons is evocative of power, motion and bursting energy. With its silver interior as well as the powerful exterior design, the Art Car will impart a dynamic appearance even when it’s standing still.
“These race cars are like life, they are powerful and there is a lot of energy,” said Koons. “You can participate with it, add to it and let yourself transcend with its energy. There is a lot of power under that hood and I want to let my ideas transcend with the car – it’s really to connect with that power.”
Koons has been in an intense collaboration with BMW’s team in Munich for months – melding his skill with sophisticated BMW engineering – to ensure the 17th BMW Art Car will be race-ready for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Travelling back and forth to Germany many times since the 2nd February announcement that Koons would create the 17th BMW Art Car, the artist has worked with the BMW engineering and design teams to conduct in-depth explorations of materials and application options that will prove crucial to optimizing both the aesthetic and aerodynamic attributes of the race car. Working with actual 3-D computer-aided design (CAD) models of the BMW M3 GT2, Koons was able to simulate the application of the graphic to the car’s surfaces and evaluate it from all angles.
more @ http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/06/02/world-premiere-jeff-koons%E2%80%99-bmw-m3-gt2-art-car/

6/8/10

Video: VH1 Behind The Music: DMX

Rhymefest f/ Phonte - Say Whassup (3D Video)

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Cee-Lo Green - Stray Bullets (Mixtape)

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Here's the new mixtape from Cee-Lo Green presented by Greg Street. No tags on this which is pretty dope. Track list and download link below.

01. Goldschläger (Produced by The Grey Area)
02. You Don’t Shock Me Anymore (Produced by The Grey Area)
03. Cho Cha the Cat (with the B-52’s) (Produced by The Teddy Bears)
04. I Like It (Produced by The Grey Area)
05. Little Black Book (Produced by The Grey Area)
06. Talking To Strangers (Produced by The Grey Area)
07. ChamPain (Produced by Doc & The Grey Area)
08. Night Train (with the Goodie Mob) (Produced by The Grey Area & Anthony Kronfle)
09. The Secret (Produced by The Grey Area)
10. Sophistic@ted B!$ch (Produced by The Grey Area)
11. I’ll Kill Her (feat. ME & LOnan the Destroyer) (Produced by ?????)
12. Is It? (Produced by The Grey Area)
13. Super Woman Theme Song (Produced by The Grey Area)
14. Night Cap Outro (One Last Shot of Goldschläger) (Produced by The Grey Area)

DJ Tony Rivera - DRAKE MIXTAPE

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DJ Tony Rivera put together these "Drizzy" tracks that he feels should have been his real first album. Track list and download link below.


Fear
Killer W/ Nippsey Hussle
Runway Girl
Zone
Successful W/ Trey Songz (Ready Mix)
Forever W/ Kanye West, Lil Wayne, & Eminem
Juice
Friends With Money
I am Going in W/ Lil Wayne. & Young Jeezy
It’s Been a Pleasure W/ Young Jeezy
Darling Baby W/ Lil Wayne
The Winner
Bring The Take Down (River Blend) W/ Jimmy Valentime

Dirty Money - I Want Your Love

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Supplement Guide: Whey Protein

Are you getting enough muscle-building protein in your diet?

by Lisa Freedman

Where it comes from: Remember Little Miss Muffet who sat on her tuffet? The children's nursery rhyme is a testament to the long-standing health benefits of curds and whey. Curds are a dairy product that comes from coagulating milk and edible acidic substances, and whey (or milk plasma) is the liquid remaining after the curdle has been strained.
Whey has several commercial uses but you may be more familiar with whey protein, a mixture of proteins isolated from whey. Whey protein comes from cow's milk, is a rich source of the body's essential amino acids, is efficiently digested and absorbed and is the most nutritious protein available.
We should, however, point out that there are two common types of whey protein, which you typically see as a powder mix: isolate and concentrated. Whey protein isolate is the most pure form (it contains 90 percent or more protein) and it has little to no fat, lactose or cholesterol. Whey protein concentrate has anywhere between 29 to 89 percent protein, and as the protein level decreases, the amount of fat and lactose increases.
What it'll do for you: As you probably already know, protein is an important nutrient needed on a daily basis. "It's made up of essential and non-essential amino acids, which are the building blocks for healthy bodies," explains registered dietitian and American Dietetic Association spokesperson Jim White. Protein has a number of different roles in the body such as repairing cells, building and repairing muscles and the production of energy. Here, a look at the benefits of whey protein:
  • Helps repair body cells, muscles and bones
    Whey protein is a rich source of naturally occurring branched chain amino acids, which are important for those who have an active lifestyle. The body requires higher amounts of these amino acids during and after exercise because they quickly become in high demand throughout the body. Low BCAA levels contribute to fatigue and should be replaced in one hour or less—hence the popularity of those post-workout shakes at your gym. "Whey protein shakes do serve a purpose, plus they taste great," adds White. "However you'd get more nutrients—and save money—if you just ate a turkey sandwich or made your own protein shake with milk, yogurt and fruit." A 2009 study at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada found that, despite being at rest, subjects who consumed whey had nine times greater muscle repair and growth than those who ate other types of protein (casein and soy). After exercise, the same whey group saw a 122 percent greater muscle protein synthesis compared to the casein group and 31 percent greater than the soy group.
  • May posses anti-inflammatory or anti cancer properties
    Some preclinical studies in rodents have suggested that whey protein may offer the same anti-inflammatory relief as certain prescription medicines. Other studies have found that whey protein concentrate might reduce some tumor cells, But human data is lacking and much more research is needed.
  • Can help dieters loose weight
    Adding whey protein to your diet can help jump-start a weight loss program. It's a key ingredient in many weight loss and meal replacement products because it has little fat or carbohydrates. A double blind 12-week study performed at the Minnesota Applied Research Center tested two groups of patients, each cutting out 500 calories per day. The subjects who consumed a whey protein isolate drink 20 minutes before breakfast and 20 minutes before dinner lost significantly more body fat compared to those patients who did not have protein shakes. Other studies have found that subjects who combine protein-rich foods and exercise increase their metabolic rate and naturally burn more calories each day. Whey protein is also proven to help manage weight by curbing hunger and creating a feeling of food satisfaction.
Suggested intake: "The first source of protein should always be from real foods such as chicken, turkey, lean beef, egg whites and fish," begins White. Healthy diets should regularly include high quality low-fat sources of protein. "Compared to other proteins, on a gram-to-gram basis whey protein isolate delivers more essential amino acids to the body but without the fat or cholesterol."
If you are not getting enough protein, are participating in intense exercise, are a vegetarian, or have special medical needs such as cancer or HIV, whey protein is recommended. "Most people need at least 0.4 grams of protein per pound of body weight to meet basic protein requirements," says White.
Males who endure intense workouts may benefit from a whey protein supplement, as its properties can speed workout recovery time. Below, a handy chart to help you figure out how much whey protein you need based on your level of physical activity.
Recommended levels:
  • Recreational exerciser: 0.5-0.7 g/lb
  • Endurance exerciser; 0.5-0.8 g/lb
  • Strength training athlete: .5-0.8 g/lb
  • Calorie restricting athlete: .08-0.9 g/lb
Associated risks/scrutiny: Whey protein is likely safe for most adults. High doses can cause some side effects such as increased bowel movements, nausea, thirst, bloating, cramps, reduced appetite and tiredness. Migraines and headaches are also commonly listed but many experts blame the MSG that is sometimes hidden in whey protein as the trigger.
If you have a lactose intolerance, you should certainly opt for a whey protein isolate (over a concentrate), which has less than 0.1 gram of lactose per tablespoon. Research has shown that this small amount has little to no effect on lactose intolerant patients. But lactose intolerant or not, it's always suggested to check with your doctor before starting on any supplement or vitamin routine.

Angie Quesada recently named her the 'Hottest Latina in Costa Rica'


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Angie may only be 18-years old, but she's already a well-known model, dancer and singer in Costa Rica. Bullz-Eye.com recently named her the 'Hottest Latina in Costa Rica'. Photo by Paul Miller/Bullz-Eye.com