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Clubland Miami by Rakontur Episodes 0-3

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Rakontur, the guys behind Cocaine Cowboys have launched their Clubland Miami series. Clubland Miami is the story of Mynt Lounge Owner Roberto Caan and his former Partners Nicola Siervo, former NBA player Rony Seikaly, Karim Masri (of Hotel Astor and Metro Kitchen + Bar), and Linley Edwards.

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Nicola Siervo, Rony Seikaly, Karim Masri, and Linley Edwards went on to open Mokai, The G Manifesto’s Honorable mention for Best US Nightclub in the The G Manifesto Awards, The Best of 2007. Cocaine Cowboys won Best Movie.

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Great to watch epecially if, like me, you have had plenty of Dope Nights at Mynt Lounge and Mokai.

OO: Clubland Intro
Welcome to Clubland.
A new webisode will premiere each weekday.

Clubland from rakontur on Vimeo.

O1: The Hottest Club on South Beach
Nicola Siervo and Roberto Caan are the duo behind Mynt Lounge.

01: The Hottest Club On South Beach from rakontur on Vimeo.

02: Mutiny at Mynt
Fed up with Roberto, Nicola and his closest partners (Karim Masri, Linley Edwards, and Rony Seikaly) decide to open Mokai.

02: Mutiny at Mynt from rakontur on Vimeo.

03: The New Partnership
Nicola, Karim, Rony, and Linley form a new partnership after leaving Mynt.

03: The New Partnership from rakontur on Vimeo.

Watch all Episodes Here: http://www.clublandmiami.com

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The Rest is Up to You…

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
AKA El Campeón De La Gente
The Guide to Getting More Out of Life
The Guide to Getting More Out of Travel
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

Ace Hood “Ride or Die” feat. Trey Songz (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Dope Movie: The Harder They Come, Jimmy Cliff

Nothing better to do over the holiday weekend than to kick back and watch some classic Jamaican Outlaw flicks.

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“The Harder They Come” Jimmy Cliff

The soundtrack is insane also.

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You Can Get It If You Really Want, Jimmy Cliff

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The Slickers – Johnny Too Bad

Desmond Dekker – 007 (Shanty Town)

The Rest is Up to You…

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
AKA The 7th Prince
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

Dope Movie: Ghosts of Cité Soleil

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Built on a classic brother-against-brother narrative, Danish filmmaker Asger Leth’s “Ghosts of Cité Soleil” is a forceful documentary set against the 2004 Haitian coup d’état that toppled the government of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. An expressionistic portrait of a society in violent chaos, the film blends cinéma vérité and newsreel footage to capture a modern-day tragedy with Shakespearean overtones.

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Ghosts Of Cite Soleil Movie Trailer

As Haiti moves toward anarchy, the notorious slums of its capital, Port-au-Prince, are ruled by the chimères, ruthless gangs that largely support the Aristide regime. In Cité Soleil, described as one of the most dangerous places on Earth, 2pac and Bily are gang leaders on opposing trajectories. They also happen to be brothers.

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This movie really shows how deep things can get.

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The Rest is Up to You…

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
AKA The 7th Prince
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

Wyclef Jean – The Ghosts of Cite Soleil

Wyclef Jean Interview – Haiti – Ghosts of Cite Soleil

Guest Manifesto: I’m from the Place where Hardcore is Beautiful

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In ancient times Hannibal gave birth to modern war strategy. Leading Carthage through the Alps and Pyrenees with War Elephants to earn many decisive victories against the Romans, he was calculating and fearless.

In today’s market, skilled marksmen/traders/PE bankers know to be the same. Only the war is not fought with swords and shields, its derivatives, the VIX, and economic data a-la durable goods. If you’re longhorn like Texas, you got impaled. Hopefully for your sake you ultra shorted it with SDS, SKF and DXD. You are not wearing armor to the Punic war, it should be Paul Stewart suits, Gucci loafers and you too can live life. Salvatore Ferragamo ties. I’m just saying, I’m trying to maintain my seat at Da Silvano, it is pike mackerel season.

We all know bloods been spilled and it’s still spilling. 7 MC’s have been put in the line and executed. Here’s where you remember that you were born on The Street. With that as your birth right, you need to remember to flex with the market.

If it’s selling join the herd. If it’s rallying, play your pipe. Don’t be in love with your positions. Keep your love locked down and I mean your bank account. That is why you woke up in this life. It’s what provided the villa in Mykonos to meet Mediterranean chicks while having a meze.

I know the hysteria’s bad, the media can’t keep your name out its mouth. But remember, they chose to report, you chose to scalp. They’re wearing Men’s Wearhouse shirts, not even suits, shirts. You’re killing them scooping chicks at the Conde Nast Travelers Awards after party suited down. They’re writing about places you go. The summation of their life decisions led them to media. You’re trading Tribune leverage loans and Petros Brasileiro LEAPS. Convert vanilla CDS from spread to points upfront.

And when you collect, Nas already told you, take it in blood.

Days of Grace tattooed like Cus D’Amato on my arm.

By: Your Favorite Writer’s Favorite Writer

Az – The Come Up

George W. Bush Presidential Pardons 14

(and commutes 2 prison sentences)

President George W. Bush has granted pardons to 14 individuals and commuted the prison sentences of two others convicted of misdeeds ranging from drug offenses to tax evasion, from wildlife violations to bank embezzlement, The Associated Press learned Monday.

Including these actions, he has granted a total of 171 and eight commutations. That’s less than half as many as Presidents Clinton or Reagan issued during their time in office. Both were two-term presidents.

On the latest pardon list were:

Leslie Owen Collier of Charleston, Mo. She was convicted for unauthorized use of a pesticide and violating the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.

Milton Kirk Cordes of Rapid City, S.D. Cordes was convicted of conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act, which prohibits importation into the country of wildlife taken in violation of conservation laws.

Richard Micheal Culpepper of Mahomet, Ill., who was convicted of making false statements to the federal government.

Brenda Jean Dolenz-Helmer of Fort Worth, Texas, for reporting or helping cover up a crime.

Andrew Foster Harley of Falls Church, Va. Harley was convicted of wrongful use and distribution of marijuana and cocaine.

Obie Gene Helton of Rossville, Ga., whose offense was unauthorized acquisition of food stamps.

Carey C. Hice Sr. of Travelers Rest, S.C., who was convicted of income tax evasion.

Geneva Yvonne Hogg of Jacksonville, Fla., convicted of bank embezzlement.

William Hoyle McCright Jr. of Midland, Texas, who was sentenced for making false entries, books, reports or statements to a bank.

Paul Julian McCurdy of Sulphur, Okla., who was sentenced for misapplication of bank funds.

Robert Earl Mohon Jr. of Grant, Ala., who was convicted of conspiracy to distribute marijuana.

Ronald Alan Mohrhoff of Los Angeles, who was convicted for unlawful use of a telephone in a narcotics felony.

Daniel Figh Pue III of Conroe, Texas, convicted of illegal treatment, storage and disposal of a hazardous waste without a permit.

Orion Lynn Vick of White Hall, Ark., who was convicted of aiding and abetting the theft of government property.

Bush also commuted the prison sentences of John Edward Forte of North Brunswick, N.J., and James Russell Harris of Detroit, Mich. Both were convicted of cocaine offenses.

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This is always my favorite part of every Presidential term.

I remember President Bill Clinton granted pardons to 456 people, including my personal favorite Marc Rich.

Keep in mind, Clinton was a two term President.

The Rest is Up to You…

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
AKA The 7th Prince
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

Live your Life TI ft. Rihanna