Wordpress for Blackberry v1.0!!

by Curtis Baker on 2/5/10 | Posted in: Technology

Sweet! Wordpress for Blackberry 1.0 is now available! This brings me another 10 steps closer to blogging entirely from anywhere I have my Blackberry Tour! This new version allows for uploading photos (View photo at right – Resizing it is compliments of resizr.com, which worked from my mobile browser!) and videos stored on your device. This is a welcomed feature set!

Jobs Bill Primed for Release

by Curtis Baker on 2/4/10 | Posted in: Economy, Government

A proposed jobs bill is very close to being disclosed by the Democratic leaders in DC. Local state representatives are beginning to tailor the new bill to their constituents needs. Here in South Carolina, a Back to Work Rebate Act is already set to hit the ground. Now would be a good time to ramp up your search for employment.

Black History Month 2010

by Curtis Baker on 2/1/10 | Posted in: JOBA

It is February 1st, 2010 and the start of Black History Month! The JOBA Group has committed prime blog space to the month long celebration of our culture and heritage. Under the ‘Top Stories’ tab, you will find a featured person or event pertinent to Black History in America. To kick things off,  we tie current affairs to historical events with the Haitian Revolution!

Call for Action! Black America’s Community Centers

by Curtis Baker on 1/22/10 | Posted in: Community, JOBA

The JOBA Group is creating a comprehensive database of Black America’s community centers and we need your assistance. We have a plan in place to better utilize these existing structures within the Black Community. By leveraging the web and its inherent ability to bring people together; we seek to create a deep, progressive, information-based network. | Help on facebook >

Researching Ignorance: Pat Robertson

by Curtis Baker on 1/21/10 | Posted in: Think Tank

In the wake of tragic events in Haiti, there has been few ignorant observations. Until Pat Robertson chimed in. The off-base comments provided by the 700 Club host shocked many viewers. But instead of attacking Robertson, let’s research where his cursed Haiti statement is sourced. Is it common knowledge? Or just verbiage swaddled in Christian lore for self righteous purposes?  | Continue >