The 3rd Annual SOFLO Dancehall & Reggae Music Awards 2011

The South Florida Dancehall & Reggae Music Awards, Formally Known as the SoFlo Caribbean Dancehall Awards, Launches it's 3rd Annual Ceremony with 13 New Categories to Honor the Best in Dancehall and Reggae Music

WHAT: The 3rd Annual SOFLO Dancehall & Reggae Music Awards

WHY: To acknowledge and honor the accomplishments and contributions of entertainers and entrepreneurs of the Reggae & Dancehall arena. Created in 2008, The South Florida Dancehall Awards was a brain child of non-profit organization, Single Mothers of America, which is run by individuals of caribbean decent. SMOA wanted to find a way to get their messages across and include the Caribbean Community, it was then the award show was established. The South Florida Dancehall Awards started off by recognizing local contributors of the industry, but for the 2011 awards show 13 NEW categories strictly for major industry artists.

WHEN: Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 7pm WHO: Single Mothers of America 501 3(c)

WHERE: Hollywood Central Performing Arts Theater 1770 Monroe Street Hollywood, FL 33020

For breaking news and exclusive be sure to stay tuned right here on Mysteriaent world!

If you are interested in covering the 3rd Annual SOFLO Dancehall & Reggae Music Awards, you must request Press/Media credentials NO LATER than February 21, 2011.
Pick up information will be emailed upon approval. Please apply at www.sofloawards.eventbrite.com

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Tiffany Cherry/Cherri PR 754.273.6565 cherripr@thebuzzconnect.com
Naisha Nicholas/Urban Relations- 954.634.2706 urbanrelations.pr@gmail.com

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CALIFORNIA AG CANDIDATE COOLEY VOWS TO COUNT EVERY BALLOT

UPDATE: 11/16/2010 It looks to us like Cooley is sunk, although the fat lady has yet to sing. (Let's just say she is warming up.)

However, in view Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters Dean Logan's checkered recent past (quietly resigning as Registrar in Kings County, Washington to take the job in LA--after a voting scandal that included some precincts where there were more ballots that voters, many presents with missing ballots, provisional ballots not checked at all, voters invited in to "re-register" to validate invalid voter registrations, 130 ex-felons being allowed to vote, and may other irregularities in a very close state-wide election where the "winner" "won" by 300 votes--Steve Cooley's complaints in LA seem like déjà vu all over again.

Link: http://www.seattlepi.com/local/273692_logan13.html




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We just received this press release from the Steve Cooley for California Attorney General Campaign, which is self-explanatory:

A Statement from: Kevin Spillane - Senior Consultant, Steve Cooley for Attorney General Campaign:

“With the counties completing their semi-official returns, Steve Cooley trails Kamala Harris by 14,838 votes – two-tenths of a percentage point. There are over 1 million provisional and absentee ballots yet to be counted.”

“The race for Attorney General will not be decided for at least another couple of weeks, and potentially could go until the official Certification of Vote deadline on December 3."

“We will continue to monitor the situation. The only thing we are certain of is that the final outcome will be close. We are grateful for all the good wishes of our supporters and will keep you updated.”

Our only comment: As we said during the aftermath of the controversy surrounding the Bush vs. Gore election in 2000: Let the votes be counted!

Until then, Kamala, it may be a tad premature to measure the drapes in the Attorney General’s Office. Ha!

--Blogonaut

Related:

Attorney general race hangs in the balance as 2 million votes remain uncounted (LA Times 11/4/2010)

Kamala Harris Declares Victory In CA Attorney General Race‎ - The San Francisco Appeal

California attorney general's race still too close to call - The San Jose Mercury News

METRONOME..In memory of Dwayne "PartySpree" Nelson

I've been in the entertainment business for 10 years and this was the first time I witnessed some of south Florida's top elite promoters, disc jockeys, website(s), photographers, graphic designers, publicist, business owners, sound engineers, even dancers all in one building supporting one true purpose!

On Monday November 1, 2010 a special tribute was done to celebrate the life of one of South Florida's most respected man, and a true Metronome, Dwayne O'neil Kirk Nelson. He was a friend, a brother, a son, a father, a mentor and a true "Metronome." His life was taken so suddenly on Sat. October 16, 2010 in Kingston, Jamaica. Though it is unclear of what really happen and why, but sad to say this tragedy has brought so many together. There was no fuss, no "who's better then who" it was just good fun, extra tight hugs, a few tears, and pure laughter for a man who spread nothing but positivity.

Dwayne truly lived the life of a metronome and set the pace just like an actual metronome. He paved the way for so many in this entertainment business today! He was so educated, talented and gifted with the true meaning of art! Explaining his true talents will take a million words!

I know Dwayne had a big smile on his face because for a long time he wanted an event like this. An event where people who are in the business can come out to mix and mingle. Thou it happened in a tragic manner, honoring him will always be memorable!

Special Thanks to:
Hybrid Events, Rush Promotions, Absolute, Islands United, Riddims 94.5, Irie Vibez, Ingrid B, Mysteria, Louie Rockers, Shug Shady, Top Self, Cherri PR Buzz, Mastermind Inc, Lady Terror, Invitation Miami, Head Gone, DJ Self Born, Jay Hova, Mr Whiskey, Black Chiney, Barrie Hype, Krazy Knights, FLY GUY, Kush Kash Entertainment, Urban Relations, Island Elite, Richie D, Dutty Dex, Renegade, Supa Sound, Special K, Gary Sweetness, Walshy Killa, Eccentrix, Scotch Bonet, Top Feeling, DJ Big Ralph, VJ Elite, DJ Mario, Earthquake, Inspecta, Slim, Supa partyspree, Partyspree Family, Killa Mike, Jon FX, Engish Fire, Iiconz Sound, HMV, Selectah AJ, Eternal Vibes, Grand Wizard, Rudegyalzent, Print All, Art Bwoy, Carlos & Tempo Family, Delroy Nicely & Family, & The CY Family, Roger B, Yvette Harris, Jones Pierre, Kechi Okpala, & many more!

Websites partyspree.com, thebuzzconnect.com, Partyinc.com, Yuseet.com, Islandbox.com, Talkofmiami.com, onthebside.com, mysteriaent.com, watchdahype.com, seetdeh.com, Startimekid.com, freemindpromotions.com, therealchattypatty.com, Madhott.com

Dwayne (Mr. Partyspree) Nelson will truly be missed!

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The Immortal Stone Love celebrates their 38th Anniversary!

On Wed. Nov 24th (Thanksgiving Eve)
The Immortal Stone Love celebrates their 38th Anniversary!

Music by: the one and only Stone Love,Tony Matterhorn, Zj Liquid,Renaissance,
Black Chiney, Innocent, Supa Sound!

Special invited guest: Wayne Wonder, Selena Serrano and so much more!!!!!!

Renaissance Disco in association with Hybrid Events presents:

Renaissance 21st Anniversary
Friday Nov 26th, 2010 @ the Brand New (Indoor/Outdoor)Water Club (Aka The maddest venue in South Florida), North Miami Beach.

18 to party, 21 to drink FREE PARKING

Music by:The Full Renaissance Crew, Stone Love, Supa Sound & Eccentrix

Hosted by: Dutty Dex
Presold Tickets: $20 regular, $30 VIP
TICKETS on Sale on Monday, Nov 8th
@ All Aunt I's, Barbican Square, Caribbean Delight & Presoldtickets.com


New Promo CD available from November 5th.

BLOGONAUT’S PICKS-PREDICTIONS FOR CA STATE-WIDE RACES

First and foremost, we doff our hat to the young talent that is the San Francisco Giants—for many reasons, but first and foremost making the Bay Area (and Californian’s) believe in themselves again.

Now, to our CA political picks-predictions:

CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR:

There is a reason that incumbent Republican governor and kick-butt movie action star Arnold Schwarzenegger (isn’t that German name redundant?) refused to endorse Republican Meg Whitman for the top California post and her name is Maria Shriver. Just kidding; Meg Whitman—who did not even bother to vote for the better part of three decades preceding her run for California’s highest office—thought she could buy the Governor’s chair like the mega-gift annually featured in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, or (for example) like buying her troubled son out-of-an-expulsion at Princeton (after his “date” woke up with Whitman’s son on top of her, with a black eye and other bruises, but no recollection of the sex the boy admitted to). No worries, no expulsion either—just the fond memory of Whitman’s thirty million dollar donation to the university.

Our pick-prediction: Jerry Brown by at least 10 points. Done, by 12 points.

CALIFORNIA LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR:

Didn’t know there was any such elected office? Don’t feel bad, neither did our pick for the winner—incumbent San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom—before his people suggested that office as his next move on the way to—bigger and better things. We have always admired Gavin’s pragmatism—until the last several years—during which it appeared that Gavin was morphing into a kind of characterless, ultimately political, bland Grey Davis; always sooo politically correct but with no real core. Shape up, kid—this is your last chance the become a real human being--and to go all the way in Democratic politics. You need to spend more time with Jerry Brown--and learn to tell it like it is for a change. Done. Close, but he sqeaked through.

CALIFORNIA’S ATTORNEY GENERAL:

Where do we begin to discuss the disaster of an Attorney General that Kamala Harris would make? Should we mention how she dismissed all charges against the man arrested on our 6th floor balcony, high on meth and in possession of a knife, duct-tape and rope at 3:30 am in front of an entire shift of San Francisco’s finest and SF firefighters, separated from our apartment's sleeping occupants by a flimsy glass door, while the guy was on two PRIOR probations for burglary? Naw, we will just quote a columnist from Harris’ own hometown newspaper, the San Francisco Chronicle:

“I don't understand why San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris wants to be California's next attorney general. Then again, it's hard to understand why she even ran for DA -- other than because she has a yen for elective office.

"She hasn't been an aggressive prosecutor. She hasn't been a competent administrator. She seems more interested in advancing liberal causes than putting bad guys behind bars.” (Debra Saunders, “Race Pits Dream Prosecutor Against S.F.'s Nightmare DA”, 9/26/2010.)

Duh, our pick for California’s top prosecutor is—a career prosecutor, moderate Republican Steve Cooley. Still very close the morning after the election, but Harris leads by a teeny margin.


CALIFORNIA’S UNITED STATES SENATOR:

We don’t really care for Barbra Boxer. Maybe it is just a personality thing and/or that she is a shade too liberal for us. (In all honesty, it's probably both.)

But we have been following Carly Fiorina’s checkered career (and unethical tactics) ever since her proxy battle as Hewlett-Packard CEO with founding board member Walter Hewlett.

We thought Walter was right then (Carly won the proxy fight, Walter Hewlett resigned) and right now (which is why HP ultimately fired Fiorina)—so much for her corporate resume. Oh, and did we mention that while diluting HP’s superior brand by merging with a commodity PC company, destroying the morale and creativity of the R&D department, and running HP into the ground financially she simultaneously PAID HERSELF $100 million in compensation AND laid off THIRTY THOUSAND HP EMPLOYEES—in many cases shipping their jobs to China?

No contest: Barbra Boxer will and should be retained as California’s representative in the United States Senate. Done, by an amazing 12 points!!!! Can we judge character in this state or what?

Thanks for listening, and may the best man-woman win!!!!! (Except for Steve Cooley, they all did.)

Blogonaut