Microsoft Doubles Reward For A Missing "Xbox" Gamer ...

So in a story I woke up to when getting on the net ... Yahoo displayed this article ... peep this ...

US software behemoth Microsoft has doubled a cash reward for information on the whereabouts of a Canadian boy who ran away from home after his father took away his Xbox game console, it said Tuesday.

Brandon Crisp, 15, took off on his bicycle from his Barrie, Ontario home on October 13 -- Canada's Thanksgiving holiday -- and rode east along an old rail line.

He has not been seen since.

His father told local media he had removed Brandon's Xbox, built by Microsoft, after noticing changes in behavior since Brandon started playing "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare" online.

The boy started skipping school, stealing money and ignoring his studies, his father said.

A local newspaper, the family's Internet service provider and Child Find offered a 25,000-dollar (19,500-dollar US) reward for information leading to his return.

Microsoft topped it up with another 25,000 dollars, the company said Tuesday in an email to AFP, "hoping for his swift return."

"Like everyone, we are deeply worried about the disappearance of Brandon Crisp," the company said.

Exhaustive searches have not turned up a single clue beyond the boy's bicycle, found last week with a flat tire.

Police are said to be examining who Brandon played with online. "Law enforcement has contacted Microsoft about this matter and we are cooperating fully with them," said Microsoft.

On Sunday, 1,600 volunteer searchers packed up their reflective vests and ended their efforts to find him, while police stopped their air and water search.

In an interview with the daily Globe and Mail, the boy's father, Steve Crisp, said he had not known how important the gaming system was to his son and how he would react when it was taken away

Experts commented that gamers may form bonds with fellow online players.

"This had become his identity, and I didn't realize how in-depth this was until I took his Xbox away," Steve Crisp told the Globe and Mail. "That's like cutting his legs off."

"This is such an issue that hits every parent out there, with video games that are starting to control our kids' lives," he said.

"I just took away his identity, so I can understand why he got so mad and took off. Before, I couldn't understand why he was taking off for taking his game away."

Now, Brandon's father says he just wants his son to come home.

Hopefully they find the missing kid, for those that see this or heard about the news, be a hero .... and get rewarded for it. *Salutes*

El DeBarge Gone To Prison ..

Remember this cat? I sure as hell don't ... I don't have long-ranging memory unfortunately...

El DeBarge, the legendary singer and founder of the sibling group DeBarge, was sentenced Tuesday evening to two-years in prison following a Los Angeles drug bust. 

DeBarge will serve in California State Prison in Lancaster. The singer was arrested after cops noticed he had two warrants out for his arrest. Cops reportedly found crack cocaine in his possession. DeBarge was still on parole for a 2007 drug bust. 

Last year, El, real name Patrick Eldra DeBarge, was charged with everything from drugs, and vandalism, to domestic violence. He has been locked up immediately, following his sentencing yesterday.

The D.R.E Sues ...

Been searching through the 'urban grapevines' and found out on Vibe about this situation ... For those who haven't heard of the news and whatnot ...

In "Rollin' With Dre: The Unauthorized Account," Dr. Dre's former right-hand man tells all concerning his heyday hanging with the legendary West Coast producer. But now Dre has something to tell Bruce: Give me my money. 

On Tuesday, Dr. Dre filed a lawsuit against Williams alleging he owes him $101,377.85. The money was reportedly given to Williams as a loan, TMZ reports. Though no further details of the suit has surfaced, Williams has been described as a "best friend" of Dr. Dre, and is fondly known as "Uncle Bruce." 

"Rollin' With Dre," published by Random House, was released in March. 

A Quote

"When us Black People Break, .... We Break!" - RIP 'Mac-Man'

I've seriously been on break for a good minute, leaving you all hanging on like clothes on a clothesline. I'm on a curb, looking for the 'latest dirt', lol.

I'll have something good for ya'll to read ..

Former NFL MVP (Hopefully) Gets Back Into The Fold ...

"Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander will visit the Washington Redskins on Tuesday and undergo a physical with the team. If all goes according to plan, Alexander could be a Redskin by the end of Tuesday. The Redskins are seeking another back with Ladell Betts nursing a knee injury. Alexander had drawn interest from the Bengals and Saints, but neither had opted to sign him. Now the Redskins could. Tuesday could be Alexander’s day"

Credit: NFL.com

Oh hell yes ... that's all I have to say.

Sad Day

"Hey, Remember Me?"

You know, it's time like these when fans at home see this snapshot from their team's opponents with the last few seconds on the clock. Then you cheer and hope with a turkey wishbone that it gets blocked or a gust of winds sends it slanting sideways. Well ... today it happened twice, once in Atlanta which I was glad for, and in Washington, which I damn sure wasn't happy.

Seeing your team lose brilliantly to a winless team thanks to some rookie receiver grabbing a "game" catch causing the kick. Note, their kicker who was formerly with the Seahawks did the same two years ago, playoff time, in which he missed it. Today was "redemption" and he got it.

Redskins were counted as to win by 15, yet lose by 2 ... yeah, so here I am, watching this Arizona/Dallas game with a few shots of JD already in, hoping for Fallas to lose ... ((hopefully))

Ghey, real ghey ....

Hate Family

Here's another one for the pages, people. Jesus God I swear one of these finer days I'm just going to land one of those Chuck Norris kicks on my cousins. So I find out my cousin is talking shit about me to her friend(s)(or people who talk to her cause she has a car and seems slightly useful) now she trying to act like she's in the right kicking me out of her room. All right, kid, you think you slick? I got you, holmes. I don't care if I have to walk up the fucking hill and break into Long Mountain to get home, I don't want a ride home from you. I don't want to see you. I don't want to hear you OR my name out of your mouth. You screwed up bad because I'm one of the only legit people who gives a damn whether you live or die but that's cool. You're cool, yeah.

You're so cool that I'm gonna ignore your dumb ass until you get the point that no matter what you shouldn't talk shit about people especially when it's not true. I don't talk shit about you, if anything written here it's the truth about the situation but I caught you holmes. Fake chick. One minute you want to talk to me about your love life but next time you saying something else about me? How I'm okay enough for you to talk about things you don't tell nobody else but another minute I'm not cool enough? If that's how you feel, pack your shit and head down to your friend's house and stay the fuck out my way. This is why we end up dating every kind of women EXCEPT black women. Then they turn around confused and bitter about why. Can't deal with these trifling women. Steal the damn joy out of your heart.

Socca'punchin' Kitten

I be surfing myspace non-stop most of the time, and this morning, I happened to come across the vid on myspace. A Kitten with a powerful punch is what I call it. Take A Look at the fierceness ...

kitten gets suckered punched

NFL Week 5 Perdix'

Week Five Match-Ups / Predictions

Tennessee Titans @  Baltimore Ravens

- This game, I give to the Ravens, although taking the horrid loss to Steelers, I like the defense definitely against the Titan’s Offense.

San Diego Chargers @ Miami Dolphins

- Yes, we know the Dolphins shocked the world and New England with that win, using that tricky offensive formation and it’s plays. However it won’t work this week. Chargers win.

Washington Redskins @ Philadelphia Eagles

- I have to take my Skins’ … we showed them Cowboys we aren’t playing around. We coming into Philly and getting the win.

Seattle Seahawks @ New York Giants

As much as I like the ‘Hawks’ .. I have to go with the 3-0 peeps. Even without Burress, they will find a way.

Indianapolis Colts @ Houston Texans

- Yeah, Texans finally being able to come home and finally play their home game in the Reliant Stadium. It’s going to be an emotional game, for sure. Still, these are the “Colts” they’re facing. It’s going to be a tough game, but Colts pull through.

Kansas City Chiefs @ Carolina Panthers

- KC is terrible. They found their swag against the Broncos, but this is Panthers … just too powerful.

Atlanta Falcons @ Green Bay Packers

- Packs’ are a bit banged up, not quite sure if Rodgers is going to be in the line-up. Last I heard, they were giving the majority of snaps to former LSU QB, Matt Flynn, so I’m not sure how it turns out. The ‘Dirty Birds’ to take it.

Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions - UPSET #1

- A fucking UPSET. Lions firing their Prez and getting one to fill it … It’s going to be a feel-good game, if only not the fucking QB of the Lions keep jinxing the record. Yeah, I know it’s the BEARS, their D, the offense, OMG HOW COULD YOU PICK THE LIONS!!!1. But I like taking chances … They have a high-octane offense too.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Denver Broncos

- The Bucs had a great victory against the Packs’ last week. A feel-good victory for the team. However this is yet another week. Broncos coming off a disasterous lost … they’ll look to rebound … greatly in this one.

Buffalo Bills @ Arizona Cardinals

- Man, if this isn’t a tough match-up. Two teams that are certainly under the radar. I like Buffalo Bills certainly, the ‘Cinderella’ like team. However Cards have a wicked offense and with Warner as the QB, pulling off the awesome numbers he have. Especially how they came back in the 3^rd and 4^th … Crazy. They’re going to like ending the Bills’ win streak.

New England Patriots @ San Francisco 49ers

- Being demolished by a sub-par team is definitely not a good look. A week to think about and grasp back onto their handlebars, this week may be different … then again … 

Cincinnati Bengals @ Dallas Cowboys - UPSET #2

- Shit, this could be a true fucking upset. The 0-4 Bengals beating so-called “America’s Team”? Holy fuckin’ shit, “Ocho Cinco” was right!!!

Will he really kiss Dallas’s star? 

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Jacksonville Jaguars

- Oh yes, it’s still fucking true, Jacksonville is a hard team. You know what happened last season? It’s going to happen again.

 Minnesota Vikings @ New Orleans Saints

- I like the Saints, yes I’d usually choose the Vikes, but they disappointed me the last they were on ESPN Monday Night. I like Saints, plus they’re home … Who wouldn’t pick the Saints. Yeaaahhhhhhh

- That wraps up a 2-week gap of missed predix. Stay tuned for more and hopefully my football junkies enjoy theirselves and the games today.

While ya'll at it, check out mah' homeboys MX and Scottish Sin at Two-Shot.

Till then'

- BJ!