Can Maxwell Comeback?

He's off to a smooth start with his new song Pretty Wings, from the upcoming album Black Summer's Night, which will hit stores July 7th.

What do you think of the song/video?

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Is This Not The Best Series Ever!!!!???!!

I'm losing sleep watching triple overtime classics between the Bulls & Celtics. This is one of the all time greatest series I've ever seen. I don't like the Celtics at all and I didn't even know I liked the Bulls, but after 7 overtime periods, a million buzzer beaters, blocked last second shots, hard fouls, questionable refereeing and a lot of random clutchness, I officially don't want this to end.

I'm ride or die Lakers, but hats off to the Bulls and Celtics. Game 7, Saturday, winner take all.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Random Question of the Day:

Have you ever gotten into a relationship and noticed that more people tried to get on now that you're unavailable than when you were single and damn near desperate?

Why is it that people tend to get approached more when they're in a relationship than when they're not?

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Fli Pelican New Release

In celebration of their release in St. Louis (@ SNKY) this weekend, Fli Pelican has previewed a new Air Yeezy t-shirt design. Looks pretty dope. Aaron Reid is seen in the shoot and rocking the new Black Yeezy's that drop this weekend as well. I might have to grab one of these tees.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

On The Fence: Burberry Military Shirt

I am not so sure about this one Burberry. I see where y'all were trying to take it, in my eyes it fell a little short of the mark. What do you think - are you on the fence on this one?

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Dope Pic: Joistarr x Kanye

Joistarr & Kanye were snapped on the set of Mary Mary's "God In Me" video shoot. Joi is Kanye's female background singer and a dope vocalist in her own right. She is working on her solo debut right now, so expect big things from her. Check her out at myspace.com/joistarr.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Hate Her or Love Her...

No matter what you think about Kim Kardashian, you can't deny that she's a baaaaaaad girl.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Sports Report: Nuggets 121, Hornets 63

The New Orleans Hornets just got murder, death, killed, in a 58 point smashing courtesy of the Denver Nuggets. The 58 points ties an NBA playoff record that stood unmatched for over 50 years until tonight. The Nuggets now lead the series 3-1 and I think it's safe to say they're going to be able to close it out during game 5 on Wednesday.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

I Need A New Pack (i.e. I want This One)

Incase Nylon BackPack ($99.95)

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Yeezy Drops #2

(Photo from F.M. Phenomenal)

Black boys hit stores this Saturday (5.2), anybody copping them?

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

The Bookcase is Dope...

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Remember Myspace?

In a Facebook and Twitter dominated world, does anybody still visit their Myspace page?

Myspace = Blackplanet

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Original Queen of Comedy

R.I.P. to the big homie Bea Arthur, aka, Dorothy from the Golden Girls. The Golden Globe and Emmy award winning actress died from cancer at age 86, according to reports.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

With the Number One Pick, The Detroit Lions Select...

Matthew Stafford just got slapped with a stack courtesy of the Detroit Lions. Apparently the recession and unemployment rate hasn't hurt the Lions pockets because they just drafted Stafford and signed him to a 6 year, $71 million deal, with $41.7 million guaranteed! Who needs the Federal Gov., bailouts on the Lions in '09.

For all my football fans, was this a good choice for the team?

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

"You think you're crazy, I'll show you crazy!"

Who went to see Obsessed this weekend? Tell us what you thought.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Hoop Dreams Deferred

In an era where the NBA has enforced rules and age limitations to keep high school players from jumping straight to the league, Jeremy Tyler may have found a loophole that I hope doesn't turn into a trend. He will forgo his senior year of high school to play professional basketball in Europe before attempting to transition to the NBA.

I'm aware that the value of a dollar usually trumps the value of an education in the case of professional sports vs. college degree, but this is ridiculous. Nobody should drop out of high school to chase hoop dreams that many greats never reach, let alone a guy who I never heard of until this story broke.

Tyler said his decision came based on the lack of good enough competition for him to feel challenged. He believes that playing professionally overseas will better prepare him for the pros. His educational plan is to be home schooled and earn a GED while playing in Europe. His father is in full support and even encourages the decision.

These kids are growing up too fast. Forgoing college for the pros was risky because you bypassed a lot of development needed for the NBA, but dropping out of high school is unprecedented and risky. HIs father should be ashamed of himself for even entertaining this idea. I hope things go the way Jeremy Tyler thinks they will, because in this economy that GED will be pretty much worthless by the time he gets back from Europe.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

The Crack Report: 4.25

Adidas Originals Jacket

Nike Air Elan Pinnacle Sneaker

10 Deep Malcolm X

Nike Air Tech Challenge Hybrid

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Dope Or Nope: Diddy - "Diddy Bop"

Does Diddy still have it? Dope or Nope people, let me know!

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Shawty Is A Teeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnn: Chilli

Chilli from TLC fame is killin' it in these new pics. Heard she shot with famed Photographer Derek Blanks and she also has a new endorsement campaign with Dasani water. Sounds like she should be dropping a single soon. All I know is she and Stacey Dash are drinking from the same fountain of youth.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Travel in Style: Prada Luggage Collection

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

New Joint: Kanye - "Amazing"

Incredible Visual.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

This Is How You Sell Cotton!

Jazmine Kills it!

-MiKe
mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Sneak Peek: Greedy Genius Ocean Runner

Dope Dope Dope!

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

G.O.O.D. Mixtapes: Cudi & Sean

In the past few days, new kids on the G.O.O.D. Music block, Big Sean (Detroit Representative) and Kid Cudi (Cleveland Representative) have dropped new mixtapes. Got a chance to listen to Sean's yesterday and it is definitely a step in the right direction from the Finally Famous joint that dropped last year. I am gonna check out Cudi's today. Check out the mixtapes and let me know what you think.


Download Kid Cudi's mixtape here.


Download Big Sean's mixtape here.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Random Question of the Day:

Can you really be friends with an ex? Why or why not?

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Shouldn't They Win a Game First?

The Detroit Lions new logo (that sort of looks like the old logo)...

What do you think of the Lions new (kinda old) look?

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Tech Fresh: Sony Vaio P

You can lose that laptop case, this computer can slip in your pocket. The 8-inch screen, Sony Vaio P is not a notebook, but a "Lifestyle PC." The Vaio P runs Windows Vista, operates a standard 60GB hard drive and has an integrated 3G boradband. There is also a full 82 key QWERTY keyboard, and a webcam.














Even though its much smaller, the Vaio P will not be any cheaper than a larger traditional notebook, pricing in the $900 range. To read more about the Sony Vaio P click here.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Dope or Nope: Clipse ft. Kanye - "Kinda Like A Big Deal"

I usually try to be objective when I post Dope or Nope's until you guys give your take, but I have to say - I LOVE THIS JOINT. Clipse is Back! Check it out below.

Kinda Like A Big Deal (feat. Kanye West) - Clipse
-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Dope Look(Book): Cool Cats 2009 S/S Lookbook

Not too familiar with this line but they have some cool tees and they get props for the imaginative look book. Shout out to F.M. Phenomenal for putting me on.










-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Finance @ A Glance: Sixty Seconds Stock Synopsis Pt. 3

**In an ongoing weekly series, The Ant & Mike Show brings you the financial perspective of esteemed financial and accounting analyst, Ernest R. Fair. The Ant & Mike Show is going to help get you through this recession! **

The Dow ended up 109 pts on Wednesday and closed at 8029 pts. The market seems to have hit some resistance at 8000. I believe investors still remain cautious and concerned about tepid economic growth in the US. What does that mean for us? It means we should probably remain a bit cautious also. Although, the time to buy land is when there is blood in the streets. I’ve looking for a pop in the casino stocks, particularly, LVS and MGM. There has been talk over the past months about bankruptcy for these two stocks, but I think that the upside may be worth the risk. If you look at the 52 week highs on these two stocks, they were both above $60 approximately one year ago. They both are currently trading in the $5 and $6 range, respectively. All tourism is taking a hit this year, so I don’t expect earnings to turn around within the current year. If one, or both of them, can make it through this recession, they could see significant increases. Both stocks are trading below book value per share. A simple calculation of book value per share is stockholders equity (from the balance sheet) divided by total shares outstanding (usually located on the balance sheet). Book value per share is a representation of a fair price to pay for a stock. So if you compare your book value per share vs. the current stock market price, then you can determine if you are getting a bargain or paying a premium for the stock in question. Book value per share is just one example of the technical tools discussed by Warren Buffett’s market theories. This week I will go on to discuss the 4 major financial statements and what information they provide to investors.

If you have any specific questions you want me to address directly, make sure to comment. Last week I had a comment that referenced Fidelity 401ks. My employer uses Fidelity. The best fund I have seen in my plan is the FBR Focus fund (FBRVX). Before this past year, it had an average annual return of 18% and I believe it is exactly the type of fund that Warren Buffett would invest in.

-E.R.Fair

Ernest R. Fair (M.S., B.A.) is a successful financial analyst, seasoned accountant and burgeoning author. As Fair prepares for the release of his debut financial self help guide, he will be sharing his insights with The Ant & Mike Show readers. Be sure to comment and if you want to reach out to Ernest with a detailed question, contact him at ernest@theantandmikeshow.com

Internship Alert: Pizza Hut Searches for a Twitern

We here at The Ant & Mike Show are always looking out for the up & coming professional. As alums of Michigan State University we know the summer means two things - No classes & internship time. Well if you haven't found that perfect summer position just yet, Pizza Hut may have you covered. The YUM! Brand company is searching for a twitern that will handled all things twitter related. Check out the position description below:

The Pizza Hut internship "twinternship" is a 10-12 week session during the summer months at the company’s headquarters in Dallas. The intern will act as a fully integrated member of the PR team and will focus on new and emerging social media, such as Twitter, Facebook and others. This is a full-time paid internship, and Pizza Hut will work with you and your school to support academic credit, if applicable.

All PR & Marketing majors need to jump on this, ASAP! Check out the YUM! Brands website for more information on how to apply.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

The Crack Report: BBC / Ice Cream Spring '09

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com