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Maurice D.Williams,24/7 Freelance-Artist/Blogger,currently writes and cartoon for http://theundergroundsite.com.Contact me 404.254.0887 or maurice_wll869@yahoo.com thanks.Draughons College,S.H.Archer High School Cls Of ‘87 Atlanta,Ga.

Smoked in the Quarter mile

“Smoked in the Quarter mile” By Maurice D.Williams

Before the movie,The Fast & The Furious brought more exposure to the street racing culture.Tricked-out Nissan skylines,Integra’s and Impalas thrived underground through The Nopi competitions held late September every year.It’s where drivers would have competitions to see who had the“flyest flipped-out paint job”and Supreme hydraulics lift on their cars.This was influence by the Latino culture and accepted by other Blacks,Asian the majority in this generation of “Motorheads”.

The events are about major Swag.You have to bring it” or you’re outta here!.Your reputation’s paramount.In the early days it was mocked as having no“credibility”of legitimacy. It was 4-5 years ago when I became a fan.During those years participants “got out of dodge”when police were in route.It was illegal to drag-race quarter miles.But look at these sponsored events,it’s accepted today.I’m still fascinated with these competitions.It’s a“who’s who of swag”,that never gets old!.Oh,go check out,The new “ Fast & The Furious”movie.Mostly everyone’s back,Vin Diesel with Paul Walker.It’s by far the best of the movie franchise.

Jay-Z faces Copyright Infringement suit over R-logo

By Keepnstitches36(Guest-blogger)

“Exclusive” names have been changed to protect litigant. I have checked-out the accounts of the alledged copyright-infringement suit against rap-mogul,Jay-Z. This comes from a reliable-source a fellow freelancer-artist/writer;with whom I’m conducting this phone interview.(keepnstitches36) Why don’t you introduce yourself?,”I’m-sosik”(so-sick).

(keepnstitches36) Thank you for that and allowing this “Exclusive”(so-sik) No, thank you for granting me the opportunity to express myself on the issue!.(keepnstitches36) Please divulge,(so-sik) The extent of it is Intellectual-property” that Jay-Z excuse me,Mr.Shawn Carter may or may not been aware that another artist own- ed that cursive looping-”R”!.

(keepnstitches36)Let me interject;You believe Jay-Z has Blatantly used the logo to rub in your face because of his status!.(so-sik) Yes,this is to acknowledge me as the creator/ owner of the looping cursive-”R”! Not he and his company Roca-wear.They have the “RW” that is uni- que!.In regards of marketing,look the design”was for my line of tee’s,”Resik Inc”now “ResikArt- Inc”.That I came on the scene with in 1991.The shirt’s were “the follow-up”to my championship Bulls caricature ones with Jordan atop the world sipping a coke with the trophy to the side.I designed those shirts when I first moved to Atlanta.

(keepnstitches36)Well?,(so-sik) “Let me stop you”,please you were about to ask “Why now”?.It has not been for lack of not trying to pursue-compensation. When I became “painfully-aware” of my logo’s usage it was 2002!.I saw it on a “bootlegged-cap” Jay-Z had not released or conceived to this man had one on at ” H.E.Holmes train station” formerly “Hightower”.Then it was “the Domino-effect” it was every where I saw Chris Brown,Ciara wearing it in roca-wear ads!.However then ” I was struggling to make ends meet” and to en masse a counter-attack,I knew I needed money!.

(keepnstitches36)And now?(so-sik)I’ve obtained help that I weren’t-aware existed for graphic-artist!. Jay-Z’s marketing has major financial-backing,it is exact to mine the usage of the “R” and the colors of the caps as I drew them!.”The subtleties went out the window” of giving Jay-Z “the benefit of the fact was unbeknownst to him”.I feel he thinks he’s entitled”to take it”.Because I’m unknown I’ve thrived as a artist for 16-plus years!.”I’m not back-down”because he has money!.Jay and his people at Roca-wear “blew-off”the email I sent them in 2005 speaking of my intent.

They sent an auto-reply saying they would look into it!.Well,”they were forewarned”.The twist of fate came last-week ago saturday.Upon emailing my intent again along with a copy of “the original-design” to the offices of Volunteer lawyers for the arts in Atlanta and the headquarters in New York.I returned a call I got from their office in Atlanta by an intern para-legal.Do you know she tried discouraging-me? to pursue it after answering her question of the year I created it which I can’t-disclose legally.

She said it was due to the statues of limitation being expired”Let me be clear”,I will not give-up my fight for a “supposed-technicality”.(keepnstitches36)”So-sik”thank you for “the exclusive”.To all you established-artist you have the money to”thoroughly-check”if there is own er-ship of a logo,”signature-mark”,content that is similar or exact to yours!.”Take-time” to dot your “I’s”and cross your “t’s” literally or this will happen to you!.

2012 The Mayans did’nt know(c)’09 columbia pictures/sony

By Maurice D.Williams

2012 is The Disaster movie to end all others.Now with a pay-day for the ages,$65 million U.S.domestic and $225 million internationally.It’s the #1 movie in the world!.Already making back what it took to make $200 million for f/x.It will eclipse that easily becoming the best movie of all time.Up there with ID4 and Jurassic Park.The premise,the end of the world scenario.The Big-one cataclysm of doom and gloom,has been played up numerous times on the human-psychey.

Yes,people we’re in the last-days!.Look around Tsunamis,earthquakes and global-warming.We did’nt need this movie to tell us this.Also here’s a newsflash for you all,as for that forecast of 12-21-12?.I’m getting biblical on you,(Matthew)Jesus said of the end of days:no one knows the hour,not angels nor I.Only my father!.Though the two great civilizations in history,the Mayans and Egyptians with all their precise astrological forcast still did’nt know.That’s enough for me and when you think about it,why would you want to know?.

At least we know what to expect from,one of the great visionaries of our time Roland Emmerich ID4/The day after tomorrow.That visually the f/x will be top-notch and over the top with substance!.He’s delivered a 2hr 30 minutes edge of your seat,roller-coaster movie.Worthy of admission that’s been long overdue.

Why starting a Small business in this economy is a good idea

By Maurice D.Williams

Starting a small business may sound,unrealistic because of this recession.However, it’s more attainable than you think.Think being the key-word.It’s all about what you perceive along with whether there are profitable opportunities.Which varies.If you have an idea and some money put to the side or invested.Then you can make it happen.

If you need more capital,there are short and long-term loans as well as grants.There are certain grants that you don’t have to pay back.Ones other than Pell-grants for vocational schools,college.In order for your plan to work,you have to committ and have the ambition that your small business will succeed.Regardless of naysayers,therefore the first phase in starting a small business,you need to hit the ground running.This means doing research on your niche.How it reflects or you will influence new standards of the chosen industry.What do you have to offer that’s different from industry-standard?.

Many entrepreneurs fail to use networking as the forecasting tool it is.You see from networking you gain invaluable information from your perspective clients.While keying in on their needs and asking them yourself, or through product-testing of your service what improvements they want.Indeed gives you a great advantage over the competition.Then Promoting your small business,is paramount.Print up business cards,flyers and hand them out to perspective clients.Wow them with a quality presentation.Next scout out locations for your business.We know that location is very important to a small business.preferably a high-end area of town.That is accessible to your particular clients and profitable to you.Because at the end of the day,you must make a profit to stay in business to continue providing quality service to your customers.As well as maintain overhead cost,employees,supplies.

As you can see,opportunities exist they come from seen and unforeseen obstacles.You can allow them to limit you or you can prevail against them.What you do,when you’re faced with them determines if starting a small business was the right thing for you to do.Ask yourself this:would it been better to not have tried pursuing your small business.Knowing in the balance,failure or success lied.

Hind sight is 20/20 on the outside.Where you have those regrets,of I should’ve or could’ve worked at making my dream happen.If only I believed and did’nt make excuses.Yes,starting a small business is plausible in this economy.There are many factors to consider.What it comes down to is,being proactive in realizing the implementation of your plan.That started with an idea whose incentive is to live,the American dream of success which reaps wealth.

What’s the penalty for selling fake Designer bags?

What’s the penalty for selling fake Designer bags? By MauriceD.Williams

Buyer beware the selling of counterfeit designer bags,cost are staggering.The problem has gotten worst.This illegal operation expands from China.With multiple hubs of distribution in New York and Atlanta.Counterfeiting accounts for six percent,$450 billion of the worlds trade.recently 10 million dollars worth of coach,chanel bags were seized in New York.U.S.Customs conducted the raid.

February 2009 Chang Miao Ye of Staten Island,N.Y.,.He was arrested for a multimillion dollar smuggling operation.Where he sold counterfeit designer bags and sneakers.The result of an ongoing investigation that started in 2008.The estimated street value of the merchandise,$40 million.Coach and Chanel bags are often imitated.These designers suffer millions in losses.To counter they spend 4.2 million for security to protect their brand. products.

The penalty of selling fake designer bags,public humiliation.Federal jail time and a $250,000 or more fine.Consumers may want a certain brand name bag;though rare it’s not uncommon to be labeled an accessoree in raids.Guilty by association is unknown to many consumers.However,it is implemented through seizures in some states .

M.J.’s The Man,Always& 4ever(R.I.P.’58-’09)

Do you suffer with Alcohol and Drug addiction?

By Maurice D.Williams

There are several components  for a person to become  dependent on Alcohol or drugs.Triggers are aids that contribute to a persons consumption of a quick-fix to cope with their problem at the moment.Usually an incident of tragic proportions.A repressed memory of physical-abuse,molestation or death of a love one.http://www.patmoorefoundation.com/suboxone-detox

The  person becomes withdrawn from family/friends,spiraling out of control.They are at a lost financially,where their unable to maintain their habit.Developing an alter ego that’s  abnormal,irrational that commits crimes like petty theft against family.But the very circle of well intentioned family/friends becomes enablers.Like we’ve seen most recently with Michael Jacksons passing and two years ago with Anna Nicole Smith.Great super-stars who deserved better fates to deal with their addictions.http://www.patmoorefoundation.com/suboxone-detox .

Now or Never(Orianthi)M.J.’s former guitarist

Apartment Renter’s insurance

By Maurice D.Williams

We’ve all heard about,the Nightmares of not having Apartment Renters insurance.Families being displaced after losing their homes to natural disasters.When things like that happen,having Renters insurance is important.To start your search for Apartment renter’s insurance.You should keep in mind reasonable quotes and coverage.That you can manage to pay from your budget.

You must be sure,your coverage is adequate.Your policies,liabilities should include personal belongings if damages are a result to your furniture,electronics.Medical expenses for injury on your property or if
you suffer loss monetarily due to a roomate leaving,pets et cetera.Ask your agent if adjustments need to be made.Renewals are done yearly.

Depending on the coverage you get,sometimes adjustments for your insurance don’t need to be made.If you’re concerned,by all means ask your agent to be satisfied.This investment is too important for uncertainty.