Recently, the world said farewell to one of the greatest innovating minds of the last century with the death of Apple Computer co-founder and pioneer, Steve Jobs. While the former CEO’s style of management and leadership divided those in Silicon Valley, few can argue that the ends didn’t justify the means. Steve Jobs had no patience for employees who solved problems with psychic readings-based guesswork and reliance on others to pickup the slack. In return, he saw his garage-founded company become the second most valued in the world behind Exxon-Mobil.

Now that Jobs has left this world behind, all we have left is his legacy. But what exactly is that legacy, and how can young entrepreneurs take his life into consideration when deciding how they’ll grow their own businesses out from the garage? Let’s go through his three most memorable commands when it comes to encouraging others to achieve to the level he himself did:

-Stay Hungry

Part one of his famous line spoken at the 2007 Stanford University commencement address, Jobs told this to a crowd of graduates ready to embark upon the world. He was 53 at the time, and was in the middle of his ongoing battle with pancreatic cancer; yet he was as vigorously devoted to his goals as he had ever been. That’s because Jobs was never happy with himself, and always sought to achieve greater things than what he had previously accomplished. Much like an artist, Jobs could never stay satisfied. Business is an art and your passion should always drive you to the next objective.

-Stay Foolish

Part two of his oft-quoted commencement statement reveals the “hidden” side to Jobs that most detractors of his talents never quite seemed to understand. As maniacal as his management practices seemed to his employees and those around him, Jobs never questioned the importance of taking risks and behaving badly when it’s advantageous to do so. As much as he berated Apple developers, he always encouraged them to take chances and not be afraid of the mistakes, even if he was to be the one to make them a big deal.

-Think Different

The time-test motto of Apple Computer, this phrase defines both the corporation itself and the driving force behind the personal success of Steve Jobs. Jobs was never afraid to challenge the status quo, and more importantly he was not hesitant to take steps to change it. This led him to be fired from the very company he started, and also was what contributed to his triumphant return ten years later. All the while, Jobs maintained his critical attitude toward the way the personal computer industry was headed, and remained determined to change it to how he saw fit.

What will the entrepreneurs of today and tomorrow learn from the life of Steve Jobs? Hopefully, it will be that success is not the product of convention and ordinary choices. You have to remain foolhardy in the face of the norm, and always be prepared to go about things in a way that others have chosen not to attempt. Will that lead you to starting the next Apple Computer? Maybe. But it’s certain to get you out of the garage.

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Finally, Summer is here! What better way to kick it off than with making some delicious drinks to help us through these long hot days. Here are 8 easy drink recipes that will keep us busy drinking all Summer long, Enjoy!

Absolut Pleasure

1 part Absolut Citron

1 Part Absolut Mandarin

2 parts Strawberry infused simple syrup

A splash of Sprite

A splash of sour mix

Shake Absolut Citron, Absolut Mandrin, simple syrup and sour in shaker with ice. Strain over ice in a rocks glass, add a splash of Sprite on top.

Sex on the Beach-East Coast

1 oz. vodka

1 oz. Peach Schnapps

Orange Juice

1/2 oz. Melon Liqueur on top

Fill a bucket or Collins glass with ice. Add Vodka and Peach Scnapps. Top with Orange Juice. Float Melon Liqueur on top. Garnish with a cherry.

Classic Daiquri

2 oz. Light Rum

3/4 oz. Lime Juice

1 tsp. Sugar

Lime slice for garnish.

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Mix Well and stain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Island Cooler

1 1/2 oz. White Rum

3 oz. Guava juice/ Nectar

3 oz. pineapple juice

1/2 oz. dark rum

Fill a hurricane glass with ice. Add white rum and the juices to a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into the Hurricane glass. Float the dark rum on top. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.

Nude Beach

1 oz. Gold Rum

2 oz. Pineapple Juice

2 oz. Orange Juice

1/2 oz. Grenadine

Dash Lime Juice

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
Mix well and strain into a chilled collins glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a lime squeeze.

Pacific Splash

2 oz. Vodka

2 oz. Cranapple Juice

2 oz. Pineapple Juice

Fill a collins glass with ice and add vodka. Fill with the Juices

Woo Woo

1 oz. Vodka

1 oz. Peach Schnapps

2 oz. Cranberry Juice

Combine ingredients and shake well, strain into a cocktail shaker. Can also be served as a shooter. In that case reduce liqours to 3/4 oz. each and the Cranberry to 1/2 oz. serve in a rocks glass.

Sex Wax

1 oz. Bacardi 151

1 oz. Captain Morgan Spiced Rum

1 oz. Malibu

6 oz. Cranberry Juice

Mix over crushed ice in a Collins glass.

Drink recipes provided by :http://www.drinkoftheweek.com/drinks-by-occasion/summer-coolers/

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Will Ferrell in "Everything Must Go"

Comedic actor Will Ferrell takes a crack at drama in director Dan Rush’s first film “Everything Must Go,” based on the short story “Why Don’t You Dance” by Raymond Carver. A lot of people have been let down by this film, going into it with the expectation of Will Ferrell’s usual comedy. While there is some humor in “Everything Must Go,” it tends to dwells on human emotions.

We follow Nick Halsey (Will Ferrel) an alcoholic who just got fired from his job only to return home to all of his belongings on the front lawn. It becomes abundantly clear to him that his wife has left him, and she has also changed the locks on the house. Low on cash, and very depressed, Halsey stops caring and just sleeps in the recliner amongst his belongings. His old AA sponsor Frank (Michael Pena), who works for the FBI, tells him he can’t just live on his lawn and the best solution is for him to sell everything. Halsey also gets attention from some local neighbors who show concern for him, played by  Rebecca Hall and the late rapper Notorious B.I.G.’s son Christopher Wallace.

From the get go we feel the dark cloud over this movie. You would think that it’s hard to sympathize with such a character who is this egotistical. The real plot curve of the film comes from his development as a character. A lot of these changes are made with the help of some other dysfunctional characters. To have such a character driven story you have to have good actors, and this film is full of them. Will Ferrell has a knack for going over the top in his roles. “Step Brothers” and “Anchorman” should give you a good idea of his usual characters. Here, Ferrell doesn’t over play the comedic moments nor the dramatic moments: he makes the role his own.

Altogether, “Everything Must Go” is a film about letting go. My only real problem with the film is that they made their morals clear in the first half, and it dragged along at times. However, the third act of the film moves around a little more and it gets even more emotional. As an avid fan of the character drama, and someone who loves seeing comedic actors transform for dramatic roles, I would say “Everything Must Go” is a movie to see just for Will Ferrell’s fantastic performance. The rest is kind of like the candy in a stocking at Christmas, it’s good but it’s not the best part.

Overall Rating: 3/5

Since being discovered by American rapper Lil’ Wayne, Nicki Minaj has become a commercial success after the release of her latest album Pink Friday. Not only has she peaked atop the U.S. Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the RIAA, Minaj also became the first artist ever to have seven songs within the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time. “Your Love” was Minaj’s first single released off of Pink Friday and peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100, 7 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart and topped the Rap Songs chart. “Moment 4 Life” and “Right Thru Me” followed and also had massive success on the charts as well.

“I just kinda do what I feel. I never knew what lane I would fill, [or that] I would fill a lane at all. I didn’t even really contemplate that far down the road. I just started having fun, and a lot of that came from me seeing Wayne dare to be different, and I started feeling like I can be a multifaceted rapper. I don’t have to be a one-dimensional female rapper. Once I put that in perspective, it was like everything just got easier for me, because I no longer wanted to fit in anybody’s box… I just wanted to be Nicki.”

Nicki Minaj has also collaborated with many successful artists such as: Ludacris, Jay Sean, Trey Songz, Eminem, will.i.am, Drake, Kanye West, Young Money, Jay-Z, Robin Thicke, and many more. She is currently on the radio for her latest single “Super Bass,” and the remix of Britney Spears’, ” Till the World Ends,” along side singer Ke$ha.

“I don’t know where I fit in the spectrum of rap yet. I think now I’m kind of proving myself, but before, people thought I was more of a sex symbol or wannabe sex symbol. Now they’re seeing. That’s why I make the goofiest faces, I don’t want people to think I’m up here trying to be cute. I’m trying to entertain and entertaining is more than exuding sex appeal. I don’t think that’s fun. I don’t find it fun watching someone trying to be sexy. It’s whack. I’m trying to just show my true personality and I think that means more than anything else. I think when personality is at the forefront, its not about male or female. Its just about who is this weird character?”

- Nicki Minaj

Check Out Nicki’s latest video for her new single,”Super Bass.”

Nicki Minaj-Super Bass

“The vision is of me in an endless journey. I am a vehicle. I am a vehicle for all of the ideas. And I’m not riding away or towards anything, I’m just in endless state of creativity”.

-Lady Gaga, on her new upcoming album “Born This Way”.

Two years after the release of “The Fame Monster”, Lady Gaga will release her latest album “Born This Way” on May 23rd. So far four singles from this album have been officially released, and the UK already had a taste of Gaga after she streamed the entire album on Metro.co.uk. on May 18th.

“Born This Way” is expected world wide, due to the large amounts of promotion online and through Gaga’s image. From the arrival to the 53rd Grammy’s inside a translucent egg to her over the top face makeup, her image has grown and evolved as the date of the release approaches.

The fourteen track album will be in stores May 23rd, 2011. The complete tracklist and all available lyrics are as follows:

1.     Marry The Night

2.     Born This Way

3.     Government Hooker

4.     Judas

5.     Americano

6.     Hair

7.     Scheiße

8.     Bloody Mary

9.     Bad Kids

10.  Highway Unicorn (Road to Love)

11.  Heavy Metal Lover

12.  Electric Chapel

13.  You and I

14.  The Edge of Glory

After a year raising a hype for this album, it is finally here. Will the world go gaga for Gaga once again?

For more information about Lady Gaga and “Born This Way” visit: www.ladygaga.com

Civil Twilight is a three-piece rock band from Cape Town, South Africa. Relocating to Los Angeles in August, 2005,  brothers Steve (singer/bass/piano) and Andrew McKellar (guitar), and Richard Wouters (drums) established a significant following on the west coast.  The band’s notoriety has grown organically sharing the stage with acts that have included Evanescence, The Bravery, Amos Lee, The Fratellis and Los Lobos, among others.  The trio recently relocated to Nashville, and has begun touring extensively east of the Mississippi, building a legend as they have in South Africa and Southern California.

Civil Twilight released their self-titled debut album on April 6, 2010 on Wind-up Records.  In early 2009, Wind-up released the album digitally with 11 tracks.  The band recorded an additional three songs for the album to hit stores this spring.  The 14-track album includes their hit single “Soldier” and the iTunes Single of the Week “Letters from the Sky,” which was added to the soundtrack for the 2011 movie ” I am Number Four.”

Civil Twilight’s immersive repertoire is becoming a favorite among music licensing executives and television producers.  Their track “Human” appeared on the post-Super Bowl special episode of House on Fox and on CBS’ Without a Trace.  Additionally, “Letters From The Sky” was featured as the audio-bed for the season finale promo of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles on FOX.  Their songs have also been placed on One Tree Hill, Harper’s Island and across a variety of VH1/MTV shows including Celebrity Rehab.

“There are so many levels to this band and so many bits of their brilliance that draw you into each song individually and don’t let go.”

– Hybrid Magazine

I recently got the privilege to have an interview with band member Richard Wouters:

What is the origin and the significance of your band name Civil Twilight?

We have always been fascinated with flying and aviation imagery. When we were looking for a band name we decided to look through some aviation terminology and we came across the term Civil Twilight. I guess we just liked the sound of it and the imagery attached to it. The idea of being suspended between night and day, not quite dark and not quite light. It happens at dawn and dusk, when the sun is just below the horizon. The beginning of day, or the beginning of night.

 What inspired you all to form the band and make music together/ who are your major music influences?

We started playing together when we were kids back in Cape Town. We weren’t really a band back then but we all knew each other when we started and began writing songs together at an early age. Back then our inspiration was mostly British and American rock bands like Oasis, Radiohead, The Verve, Doves, Muse, The Strokes, Nirvana,The White Stripes and some pop and R&B like Michael Jackson and Lauryn Hill, even some old school jazz. More recently our tastes have broadened to include a more American folk, hip hop, R&B and electronica.

 What has been your favorite show/or favorite venue Civil Twilight has performed at?

I really like performing at the 9:30 club in DC and the TLA in Philadelphia. We always have good shows at those places. Also, the Grand Ballroom and the Fillmore in NYC are great ones.

 Describe the writing process for your music/ do you write your own songs?

Yes, we write our own songs. Steve, our singer, writes some of them on his own and some are more collaborative, where we’ll all get together in a room and play off each other and throw ideas around.

 How has your music evolved since you first started playing together?

Hopefully it’s matured and the lyrics have got better I think. We’re about to make a second album so we shall see. I think the songs will be shorter than on the first album!

 What has been your biggest challenge as a band?

It seems like we’ve had many. Coming to America was a big one. I think staying together is always a challenge for any band, even though we get along pretty well, it’s still challenging working so closely with other people and having to learn to respect everyone’s opinions and ideas even when they differ from your own.

 What is your ultimate direction for the band/ do you have any goals?

Our main goal has always been to make the best music we can and do everything to the best of our ability. We got into this for the love of creating and playing music and we strive to keep that passion alive and bring it to every show. In terms of musical direction, we don’t really have any set ideas… Just keep ourselves excited about what we are creating and believe in what we are saying and doing.

 What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?

Make sure you really love playing music. Find others who are equally as passionate and focus on making music that excites you. Make the music that you want to hear, not what you think other people want to hear.

 Anything you would like to say to your fans?

We think we have amazing fans, we really do. We just finished our first headlining tour of the US and were overwhelmed by the response and appreciation of our fans. So, thank you.

www.civiltwilightband.com

www.myspace.com/civiltwilightband

Letters from the Sky (Official Video)

This photo originally appeared in Not My Edgar Blog

Reality television has quickly become one of the most popular sources of entertainment; how can you not laugh at the ridiculous drama in “The Real World,” the relationships between the Kardashians, or fist pumping at the Jersey Shore? Aside from entertainment, shows such as “I Used to Be Fat” and “Made” are just as quickly becoming an inspiration or source of encouragement to viewers. As you can see, entertainment and inspiration seem to be the main focus points for reality television, but what category does E!’s new hit series “Bridalplasty” fit into?

For those of you who have never seen the show, it is a reality-based competition of women competing through various challenges in order to win their dream wedding. The winner of each challenge is not only one step closer to the wedding of their dreams, but is awarded a plastic surgery for each victory, how disturbing is that? The soon-to-be husbands of the competitors are  not allowed to see them until they are either eliminated or win. On the season finale last Sunday, the winner of the competition got to fulfill all of her plastic surgeries on her previously compiled “wish list” before her wedding day. Needless to say, her husband looked into the face of a completely different woman walk down the aisle than the one he asked to marry.

Now, I’m not knocking plastic surgery by any means, but the message this new television series is broadcasting is absolutely absurd. Each week a bride was eliminated, the host’s fairwell words were, “your wedding will still go on, it just may not be perfect.” You’ve got to be kidding me. Have the pressures of society, celebrities, and peers altered the perception of true beauty? Yes, the saying, “if you look good, you feel good,” is true, but where exactly do we draw the line? True happiness does not come from having the perfect body or prettiest face; anyone can unload their bank account on various procedures to reach “perfection”, but there is no price tag on true love, a caring family, and great friends. It’s time to stop holding physical appearance at such a high standard and start counting our blessings. Now that sounds like perfection.

Haven’t seen this episode? Take a look at a clip from the finale. http://www.eonline.com/videos/v94865_bridalplasty-final-face-off.html

Only 6 percent of patients with any form of pancreatic cancer live longer than five years, according to ABC News.  Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of technology giant Apple Inc., beat a rare form of pancreatic cancer in 2004.  That means he falls into that lucky 6% of survivors.  As if that wasn’t enough, he underwent a liver transplant in 2009.  He is also the brilliant, visionary figurehead of a company that posts billions every year in profits.  I think he can probably fly, too, but that has yet to be confirmed by reputable sources.

Sadly, Apple’s charismatic leader recently announced that he would be taking another medical leave of absence from his beloved company.  The reports surrounding this news have mostly centered on the negative effects the company will experience due to Jobs’ absence.  However, the naysayers are failing to account for Jobs’ remarkable ability to uplift and inspire, even when he is physically absent.

If you have ever listened to him speak, you know what it is like to be truly inspired.  A man who founded a company, then was fired from that company, only to return years later to rescue it from the brink of failure, he truly inspires hope.  After listening to his 2005 Stanford commencement speech, you may just quit your job and find a better one.  You may even realize that being unhappy is not mandatory.  Steve Jobs’ spirit is infused into every employee at Apple and that is precisely why he will continue to drive the success of his company without even being there.

Simply reading one of his quotes can change your attitude. One of my personal favorites comes from his 2005 commencement address at Stanford: “I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: ‘If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?’ And whenever the answer has been ‘No’ for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.”

In conclusion, Jobs’ track record indicates that he will likely overcome whatever ailment is taking away from his beloved Apple.  There are few people as successful, lucky, brilliant, inspirational, and resilient as Steve Jobs.  He is as close to Superman as you can get.

Here is his 2005 Standford Commencement Speech:

The much anticipated Season 2 of the web reality show, Making Moves, is back! This year the boys at Making Moves are doing huge things, not only for themselves, but for move makers around the country. This season is based around a contest that was held at the end of Season 1, which asked individuals around the country to submit their story. They brought a board of directors (look out for GetYourBizSavvy on the show) and with their creative minds along with the help of the directors, the Making Moves team is helping young entrepreneurs around the country get closer to their dreams. It’s unbelievable how much Alex, Vin, and Julian want to do and actually put forth and do for these young dream seekers on the show.

The series is gaining national attention while the guys on the show continue to be successful with their real estate companies. As you’ll see on the show, they don’t get much sleep, but the payoff is obvious. GetYourBizSavvy will be working with the contestants from the show and providing the world with updates, news, and all the great things going on in their lives since getting help from the Making Moves team.

So, are you ready for some motivation, inspiration, excitement, and laughter? Get ready to make some moves…

Here is Season 2, Episode 1

Here is Season 2, Episode 2

It’s 2011 people! As if you didn’t already know… Did you all set goals? It’s a year to get shit done, so make it happen. How intense or reachable are your goals? Maybe you’re feeling a little bit extreme? Do something crazy this year. Check out the 5 most extreme things that you might want to put on your bucket list that you can achieve by the end of this year.

EXTREME Train Surfing

EXTREME Bomb Surfing

EXTREME Skydiving

EXTREME Ironing

Now that right there is extreme!

EXTREME Obstacle Course

Do something crazy this year! Or…think about doing something cool and do nothing like this guy:

Disclaimer – GetYourBizSavvy does not really recommend going out and doing these extreme things. These are all activities and stunts that performed by professionals.

The point of this post was to get you motivated. Start making moves, set some wild goals, set some goals you know you’re going to have to really push for. Get a little extreme….