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         <title>Where&apos;s Your Money - Busta Rhymes and ODB</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Let's have a moment of silence for The Late Great Russell Jones!!!!!</p>

<p>That's the ODB to those not in the know (how in the FUCK did you find your way to this site if you didn't know that though!?!?!).  In the great (and in some cases not so great) tradition of 2Pac, Biggie, and every other dead rapper this is a posthumous release as a guest artist.</p>

<p>Ladies and gentlemen this is a certified banger here.  Whoever in the hell produced this song (I did a nigga-rig search and came up with zilch, so if you are knowing, fess up in the comments) did the damn thing.</p>

<p>If you'll recall, Busta and Dirt McGirt got together for the highly underrated Woo Hoo (Gotcha All In Check) remix way back in 1995.  Their styles were similar, yet completely different, and OH SO compatible, so much so that one wondered why they didn't collabo more often.  Then again we might have gotten sick of them a la Meth and Red (or maybe that's just me).</p>

<p>Either way, this unexpected surprise is worth the 10 year wait.</p>

<p>It IS kinda eerie hearing ODB saying "Next time you see me let me knoooooooooooow...".  Hate to break it to you Russ, but the next time I see you one of us (or perhaps neither) will have wings and a halo nigga!  Tough break!  Cocaine is a helluva drug!</p>

<p>Anyway, obtain this track (however you do it....)</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Purple Ribbon All Stars ft. Big Boi of Outkast - Kryptonite</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>I hate when a bad song gets stuck in my head.  I also hate it when an artist I like makes a bad song.  So when the two come together, one would think that the hate would override any kind of positive feelings.  This is just not the case with this grouping of Big Boi, Killer Mike, and whoever else Big Boi is trying to put on.</p>

<p>For you faithful viewers of BET Uncut (don't hide, I see you...I know who you are...I talk to a few of you bastards!) you've probably seen the video and thought it was either Prince or Cam'Ron until you heard Big Boi's voice.  What's the deal with the surge in Purple Haze references?  Like Jimi wasn't on it in the 60's!</p>

<p>So anyway about the song.  Basically they are on that kryptonite, all night and all day.  All day and all night, I be-I be-I be up on it...all day...all night....I-I-I-I-be on that straight up on that I be on that Kryptonite.....is it in your head yet?  Not yet????  Read this paragraph one more time.  I dare you!</p>

<p>If you live in the city limits of Atlanta of course you get a shout out!  That's always fun in the club when some overzealous fat boy without a shirt decides to throw sweaty bows when he hears his street called out!  You'll probably be too busy throwing your own bows to notice though.  Like I said, it's infectious like Mono....I-I-I-I be on it all night all day....I-I-I- be on it straight up you can find me in the A.....</p>

<p>It's in your head now sucka!!!!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 21:40:48 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>Bag Borrow or Steal</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ok handbag whores - how many times do you switch handbags with your homies? I know I have a few out on loan, a few that I won't allow to leave the house without my presence, and a few that I probably forgot that I lent out. </p>

<p>Anyway - <a href="http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/index.cfm"><strong>BagBorroworSteal.com</strong></a>  - is a handbag "rental" program working ust like netflix - the dvd movie rental gig. You pay a monthly membership to "borrow" any bags within your membership tier, you get the bag in the mail within a couple days with a pre-paid return label... you rock the bag till your tired of it, then you return it and pick another bag. If you don't wanna be without a bag during the return process, you can upgrade your membership for like 8 bucks more a month which allows you to 'borrow' 2 bags at the same time. You also get the option to purchase the bag if you love it, and also purchase insurance for an additional 5 bucks a month or something in case your shit gets folded. </p>

<p>they offer memberships in three tiers:</p>

<p>Trendsetter - $19.95 per month gets  you bags from  Baby Phat, Betsy Johnson, DKNY, Jlo, Guess, Doony & Bourke, Nine West, Kate Spade, UGG, BCBG Girls, Tommy Hilfiger, Steve Madden and more designers who are in this similar price bracket.<br />
<img alt="R3411213_rye.jpg" src="http://www.theins.org/theopinions/R3411213_rye.jpg" width="284" height="350" /></p>

<p>Princess - $49.95 per month gets you bags from: Juicy Coutour, Cole Haan, Coach, Moschino, Michael Kors, Carlos Falchi, Kenneth Cole, Dolce & Gabbana<br />
<img alt="P7221005_L.jpg" src="http://www.theins.org/theopinions/P7221005_L.jpg" width="325" height="329" /></p>

<p>Diva - $99.95 gets you bags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Chloe, Hermes, Pucci, Versace, Prada, Tod's, Valentino, Marc Jacobs, Luella, Jimmy Choo, Isabella Fiore <br />
<img alt="P7200849_L.jpg" src="http://www.theins.org/theopinions/P7200849_L.jpg" width="324" height="329" /></p>

<p>Soooo - you can basically rent-your-bourgie ass a new handbag whenever you want for the monthlies depending on what your stee-lo is. After surfing the site for a minute, I realized that there are a gazillion bags in the trendsetters area for all you bagwhores up to age 28, then the princess line seems to be more of the early stages of professional women - bordering almost on the conservative, and then the diva collection is sparse, with bags that seem a bit out of season, maybe on sale, even on clearance or designer outlet designs. I'm not too sure about the cnote a month to rock clearance sale bags, but hey, if you want a marc jacobs every month, it really is a deal to pay that money instead of dishing out the 3k and being broke AND out of season 6 months later.  </p>

<p>I will be trying this site out - call it 'investigative research' and I will keep you all posted. Too bad they don't have an affiliate program -  I know a gazillion bagwhores who I can refer this to. but alas, I don't want EVERYONE knowing my shit is rented, feel me?</p>

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<a href="http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/index.cfm"><strong>BagBorroworSteal.com</strong></a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 09:06:02 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>Starlicious</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><img alt="oj's favorite pinko!!" src="http://cache.eonline.com/Gossip/Fashion/Images2005/theron.charlize.092205.jpg" width="200" height="400" border="1" align="left" vspace="5" hspace="5" />Charlize Theron looks fab-u in this super classy black low neck dress, simple elegant black sandals and slick bob haircut. Thursday, Charlize bought a hollywood star - and she looks the part! 2 thumbs up!</p>

<p><a href="http://www.eonline.com/Gossip/Fashion/Archive2/0,1912,1507,00.html">Fashion Police article</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2005 18:52:55 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>Nore feat. Pharrell - Im A G</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Nore has once again teamed up with pharrell on his latest track "Im A G". This shit here is pretty bangin, definitely a head nodder.  A slower tempo track, its still club bangable (  yea im making up words ). It might be a little slow, but you can still get your drunk grind on a ugly girl to this shit ( dont act like you aint never did that shit before ), this track is also just fast enough to get a good nice slow crip walk on to, which brings me to my next point. The hook however, might entice a nigga or three  to throw up their respective "sets" which might result in a fight. But then again, im from Los Angeles, and you gotta watch that kind of thing out here. As i understand it, in nearly every other part of country, that shit aint a problem. Lucky yall. Honestly, if this song is played in a club in LA with out a fight jumpin off because somebody wanted to throw up they hood, id be surprised. </p>

<p>As far as lyrics, Nore offers up lines such as "I stay right here like i got left back" talking about him staying true to his hood nature and being up in the streets. At first i thought he might have been talking about him being left back a couple of grades a couple of times, explaining his lack of anything compelling to say. But i was wrong. </p>

<p>Working with the Neptunes seems to work pretty good for Nore considering that they've produced like 98% of his hits. If this shit doesnt get a bunch of radio play and we arent all tired of it with in two months, id be fuckin surprised. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2005 11:12:48 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>Chopper - I See Ya Lil Daddy</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Young City has a new single out - I See Ya Lil Daddy. First of all, how old is this man? He might not be of legal drinkin age, but im sorry, there is no way in the fuck i could be over 16 and id let anybody get away with calling me "lil daddy"</p>

<p>As for the rest of the track, those of you with sub woofers in you car and have a thing for base will love this shit here. That is if you dont mind typical down south im balling now raps. But the beat is hittin with a constant base line that is sure to set off a car alarm or two. </p>

<p>The track also features Puff getting his ad-lib on as usual, this is a bad boy project after all. And we all know its not really a bad boy single if Puff aint on the track some where or at least in the video getting his perpetual groove on. </p>

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There is also a remix to this track featuring lil wayne and lil breeze who sounds just  like trick daddy. And since Puff is claiming to be the father of the remix, he is screamin even more on this shit. </p>

<p>Overall this doesnt totally suck. But it aint overly great either. </p>

<p>In other news, i dont even think i could call my son lil daddy... shit just dont sound right. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:54:44 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>Uh-Oh Uh-Oh Uh-Oh</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Beyonce is lookin Crazy in Love these days - not paying much attention to where to clip her wig.</p>

<p>B - We know that even good people can have bad hair days, but you would think that with the gazillion of dollars you have, and the incredible amount of money you must save by having your mama design your wardrobe, the very least you could do is buy some good hair pieces.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.theins.org/theopinions/knowles.092105.jpg"><img alt="knowles.092105.jpg" src="http://www.theins.org/theopinions/knowles.092105-thumb.jpg" width="200" height="400" /></a> <br />
But alas, life is good for the beautiful people, so I am sure it is only us females who are even noticing your big-wig-stake.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.eonline.com/Gossip/Fashion/Archive2/0,1912,1501,00.html">FashionPolice noticed it too</a>. The editor must be female or gay.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2005 09:02:19 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>Say Goodbye to FatFuckery with The Firm!</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.theins.org/theopinions/firm2.php" onclick="window.open('http://www.theins.org/theopinions/firm2.php','popup','width=300,height=440,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.theins.org/theopinions/firm2-thumb.jpg" width="150" alt="click to enlarge" border="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" /></a><br />
<i>"The revolutionary FIRM method combines weight training and aerobics in a unique, effective and fun way that maximizes your ability to burn fat and calories, sculpting and shaping your entire body in the process. But The FIRM does more than boost calorie burn, tone muscle and help you develop the body you've always wanted -- it increases energy and builds self-confidence and self-esteem so that you not only look great, you feel great. The FIRM is all you'll ever need to get and stay in shape."</i></p>

<p>For the past few years, I've taken office jobs just to keep designer clothes on my back that I couldn't afford, and eat out every weekend. As a result of working at a desk all day, I gained 10 pounds. I decided to remove some layers of unwanted fat, but I had no general idea of how I'd go about it. I GLANCED at that Atkins diet shit, and when I saw I couldn't eat bread, I took the pages of that diet out and wiped my ass with it for a whole month. Fuck that shit. So I started doing some reading, because I refused to believe that in order to lose weight I'd have to give up carbs. After som extensive research, I luckily found out that I could lose weight AND eat pasta if I wanted to. Basically, to lose weight, you need to exercise and eat whatever the fuck you want in MODERATION and control your portions. Plain and simple. So I eat whatever the hell I want, I just don't eat nearly as much of it as I used to. I used to be a "can i get seconds" bitch. I've never been huge, but my ass was spreading like SARS. Then after making small changes to my eating habits, I knew I'd have to incorporate some sort of exercise routine into my busy schedule. First I decided to dust the cobwebs off the treadmil and use that. But I got bored with that shit real quick. Then, typically, I saw an infomercial for <a href="http://www.firmdirect.com">The Firm</a>. I decided to use it because in all honesty, I've heard good things about it before. It arrived, and I worked out to a video called Complete Aerobics and Weight Training with Firm instructor Emily Welsh.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:56:00 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>Baby Got Back</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Oh Miss Nicole - we almost miss you! One must pause just a moment to double take, and it's not because of your fabulous goddess-like shiny lined grecian gown or your super cute hair (which is gorgeous compared to the second time around pink and black swapmeet extensions of last year)...but is that REALLY your chest or your spinal cord pretending to be your chest...??</p>

<p><img alt="richie.nicole.092105.jpg" src="http://www.theins.org/theopinions/richie.nicole.092105-thumb.jpg" width="200" height="400" /></a></p>

<p>At a glance, I swear it looks as if Miss Richie's head is plopped on backwards and the gown in reverse or something bizarre to that nature. We fashionistas are starving to know...Is backbone spine the new cleavage?</p>

<p><a href="http://yahoo.eonline.com/Gossip/Fashion/Archive2/0,1912,1503,00.html"target="blank">Fashion Police Article</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:02:30 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>My Space Dot Com</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>MySpace.com, the latest and biggest internet Trend since... the "Live Journal" craze.( that bullshit. Anyway... ) there are tons of community sites out there but myspace seems to be the biggest. And you know why?</p>

<p>My Space is a collective of all the people who fell off the face of the earth to somebody at some point. But now since the creation of MySpace, you can now reunite with you former mates who have all of a sudden surfaced! JOY!!</p>

<p>However... with reuniting with some of your fallen off the earth former commrads. Sometimes you discover why "somehow" you  lost contact with them in the first place. And find we our selves once again trying to excuse our selves of their company. but its not like that all the time... sometimes your happy to see your long lost pal, and you can pick back up right where yall left off. <br />
</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2005 17:34:38 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>Gillette&apos;s Venus Vibrance - A Pocket Rocket and Razor all in one!</title>
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<i>"The Venus Vibrance, similar to its men's M3Power, that sends little vibrations to the skin to raise the hair for a closer shave. It also will add Venus disposables. In a product category where women's products generally are priced higher than men's -- on the assumption women will pay more for personal care -- the suggested retail prices for the Venus Vibrance are $9.99 to $11.99. "</i></p>

<p>It may have taken me a few days to realize that the brand new Venus Vibrance was actually a razor. I am not afraid to admit I've used it for...other reasons. But in all honesty, it works very well for both clit stimulation AND removing unwanted hair. Battery life is moderate, so it's best to keep extra triple-A batteries on hand. The only way this razor could be better is if it had multi-speeds like my "rabbit", and if it had balls. But it doesn't, but its very inconspicuous and handy, and will remove hair just as good as a mens razor, for a close shave that lasts a few days extra. Unless you're cursed with coarse leg/armpit hair that grows back really fast. Overall, I recommend this razor for all you ladies out there. Gillette has always been a brand one could trust, and now you're able to remove the bugshots and have an orgasm all at the same time. You can find this razor just about anywhere they sell condoms and skittles. I however, DO NOT recommend this razor for vaginal insertion. That's just taking it a bit too far.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2005 17:01:23 -0800</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Music Reviews. Good reviews on music. Past and Present!  </p>

<p>Rating system to be determined. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2005 04:47:43 -0800</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Our Movie Reiew category will be like any other anything with movie reviews. But our reviews will have a rating system of :</p>

<p>1. See it every time you get a chance!!<br />
2. Go See it!<br />
3. It was a good movie<br />
4. Eh. it was straight i guess<br />
5. That shit sucked<br />
6. Im SO mad i sat though that bullshit!!!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2005 04:44:16 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>Fashion Reviews</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Fashion Reviews. This is like our very own "From the Red Carpet" report. this should be fun. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2005 04:42:02 -0800</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The INS Editorials by our Sydicate members. Our Editorials will cover a wide range of topics by our talented Sydicate members. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2005 04:39:03 -0800</pubDate>
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