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Abracadabra: From Basketball Magician to Corporate CEO

By Isabella JimenezPosted on March 13, 2013Posted in NBATagged 20, Angeles Dodgers, baseball, Basketball, CEO, deal, firm, HIV, Isiah Thomas, jobs, los angeles, Magic Johnson, movie, NBA, Star GameNo Comments

Magic Johnson was known for ridiculous no-look passes, uncanny court awareness, and his five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers. These days Earvin Johnson, owns movie theaters, Starbucks and 24 Hour Fitness franchises. Johnson has overcome adversity and turned what could have been a bad situation into one of the great American success stories. The […]

Bling Bling: Rappers Subconsciously Invest Well

By Isabella JimenezPosted on February 14, 2013Posted in kanye westTagged 000, 20, fund, gold, investment, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, NBA, news, Spike Lee, USNo Comments

Kanye West, in his song “Clique” says, “I rather buy 80 gold chains and go ign’ant (sic), I know Spike Lee gone kill me but let me finish.” Though the song continues with references to God and living it up, West’s desire to own several pieces of gold jewelry is a financially sound idea—especially with […]

Does Race and Economic Status Really Affect SAT Scores?

By Isabella JimenezPosted on November 29, 2012Posted in college, SchoolsTagged 000, 20, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2012, Asian Americans, College Board, family, high school, Latin America, released, United States, whiteNo Comments

The average reading score on the SAT college entrance exam for 2012 dipped to its lowest level in 40 years. The average overall score for 2012 was 20 points less than the 2006 average. These numbers, however, tell much bigger stories when the participating students are broken down by economic status, gender and race. The […]

‘With All Due Respect, That’s a Bunch of Malarkey’: Decoding the Debate Smile

By Isabella JimenezPosted on October 29, 2012Posted in 2012 election, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, politically correct, politicsTagged Arkansas, attack, attitude, debate, election, Joe Biden, Paul Ryan, President Barack Obama, Presidential Debate, Romney, Urban Dictionary, Vice President, Vice President Biden, video, Washington PostNo Comments

This Presidential election has resurrected a very interesting dichotomy — The “debate smile.” Urban Dictionary says it is a forced smile that a person in the spotlight (in this case we can clearly look at our candidates) adopts in reaction to an opponent’s attack during a verbal spar. This smile, in theory, saves face in […]

Neil Marshall Signs to Direct Treasure Island Prequel for Starz

By Isabella JimenezPosted on September 18, 2012Posted in EntertainmentTagged 2002, Dog, featured, HBO, Michael Bay, Michael Fassbender, movie, Movies, rule, Scotland, Treasure Island, tv, virusNo Comments

The newest Starz TV series will not be short on talent in front of the camera or behind it. “Black Sails” will debut on the premium cable channel in 2014 and acclaimed director Neil Marshall has already signed on to direct the pilot episode. “Black Sands” retraces the origins of Long John Silver, the pirate […]