MEN: No means NO!!

If she doesn't seem into you...she probably ISN'T!

All my beautiful female readers will probably agree with this: when you ladies say no to a man, it almost always means NO!

When women are out, whether it's a girls night or not, they're like men and want good conversation, a few laughs, some dancing, a few drinks and some may even want a one night stand. But guys, stop wasting your time with the wrong girl for you.

How many of you guys are at a bar/club and try to speak to a woman? All of us. But how many of you feel like you're forcing answers out of those women? Probably a few. If a female is at a bar and giving you short answers and not asking you anything, take a hint: she doesn't like you.

Have you guys ever bought a girl a drink, you're both dancing a little bit and she begins to slowly move back towards her friends? Take a hint: she used you to get a free drink.

This one is bad no matter how drunk you men may be. If you are out, dancing and grinding a girl from behind without saying one word to her, you sir are a coward with no confidence and probably a desperate pervert. On behalf of all ladies, take a hint: she thinks you're gross.

What about that time that you were out and you thought the conversation was going really well, you're both enjoying some drinks (that you fella are paying for) and she throws into a story that she has a boyfriend. Take a hint: she's either lying or she truly does have a boyfriend. Either way, you're not getting what you want.

If you're a nice guy, have great conversational skills, walk up to a woman and she just isn't feeling it, do yourself a favour and look in the mirror. While there ask yourself: Was I good looking enough for that girl? Be honest with yourself and you'll find that 80% of the time, she's out of your league. Accept the fact that she is thinking one of two things. First she may think you're cute but just not her type (yes guys, that is possible. Women don't have penis' and wouldn't fuck anything in the room like us dirt bags). Second she thinks you look like you got beat by a frying pan and are down right UG-LYYYY! Accept it.

One final note. If you go up to a woman and she isn't into it at all for whatever reason, there is about a 99% chance that you will not be able to convince her otherwise. It's over. Leave her alone. Go harass some other broads in the bar. Leave that girl alone. She is NOT INTO YOU!

Thanks for dropping by,

Rick Perch

MICHAEL JACKSON 1958-2009

MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE

Today's blog is going to brief and a look back at the man, the legend, the star...Michael Jackson.

The Memorial was a star studded affair with stars such as Mariah Carey, Usher, Kobe Bryant, Lionel Richie, John Mayer, Brooke Shields, and of course so many more. The entire family was surprisingly in attendance, even MJ's children.

The show itself was from the heart and that was visible on everyone's face. His casket was there as well and it was something that I could not stop staring at. Knowing that one of the greatest people of the world was lying in there was hard to believe.

The performances by all the great stars were incredible, but the last performance of the night involving everyone on stage to help sing "We are the World" followed by "Heal the World" was quite an emotional moment. The latter was actually my favorite song of Michael's. The most heart felt moment of the day went to the cute, brave, adorable Paris. Michael's daughter stood up and gave a tearful good bye to the King that was her father. There was not a dry eye in the place...guaranteed.

The quote of the night went to Reverend Al Sharpton: "To Michael's children - your father was NOT strange. What he went through in his life was strange." This brought the loudest cheer of the night and a minute standing ovation.

If you failed to see the memorial, first you must live in the stone age without the "record" feature on your Rogers box but make sure to keep an eye on MuchMusic who replay shows into the ground for months to come.

The world lost an icon, a humanitarian, a father, brother, son and all around sensitive man who lost his battle with the critics. God bless and R.I.P. Michael Jackson 1958-2009.

Sports Today: - Reports indicate that Andrea Bargnani has signed a contract extension with the Toronto Raptors for 5 years and $50 million.
- Joe Sakic of the Colorado Avalanche has retired after 20 years. We truly have lost one of the best.
- Stick a fork in the Jays...they're DONE!
- Maple Leafs sign Jonas "The Monster" Gustavsson

Quote of the Day: Shaq "David Stern wonders why the league is losing money? We athletes come out here and work hard every night and the ref's try and take over the fucking game" Announcer "Shaq, we're live" Shaq "I don't give a shit." - Shaq O'Neal

Song of the Day: Kid Cudi - Day and Night (remix)

What's on TV Tonight: Check out CANADA'S NEXT TOP MODEL - 9pm et

Thumbs Up: Thumbs up to everyone who watched or attended the Michael Jackson Memorial. It was an emotional and well done service. A great way to say goodbye. PS - I love MJ's daughter...she is so adorable.

Thumbs Down: Thumbs down to Megan Fox. Yesterday she said that she didn't understand Transformers, the story, and didn't do much acting in the films. Shut up, stop whining, take your top off and look good...thank you!

Movie of the Week: Bruno: Delicious Journey's Through America for the Purpose of Making Heterosexual Males Visibly Uncomfortable in the Presence of a Gay Foreigner in a Mesh T-Shirt....hahaha the title says it all!

Bar of the Week: ULTRA SUPPER CLUB - Toronto, Canada. Incredible views, celebrity clientele, a great bar and gorgeous people everywhere. If price isn't an issue, check this place out. Spotted: Paris Hilton, David Beckham, The Hills girls, Lady Gaga, Lindsay Lohan and many more.

This Week's - What not to Wear

MEN - Would all the guys wearing flip flops in the downtown core of a city...PLEASE STOP! Flops are for the beach or a casual type of setting, not in a dirty place where you have dirty, sweating feet.

WOMEN - Why in the hell are so many women still wearing black at this time of year? It's summer, sunny and hot, so DO NOT wear black. This is your chance ladies, to glam up, look your best and show off your tan. Colours, dresses, white and being sexy is what summer is all about.

Black or White? It Still Matters

We've Come A Long Way But Still A Ways To Go

As much as certain members of society would like to believe that we as a worldwide community have taken major steps in the slow walk to equal rights, how far has mankind really come? Specifically, I want to look at the race issue. Does it matter what colour your skin is when a police officer pulls you over? What about when you go into a job interview? How about the people we see on Television? It's pretty clear that television is still dominated by white folk, but I'm not about to blame who you think.

In movies and on television the actors and anchors are always dominated by white people. But, there is ALWAYS a token black person, a token Asian person and usually a token brown person. Why is this? Probably to keep a few backgrounds happy and ensure that the movie or show isn't considered "racist." It's a small step to equality but what does a channel like Black Entertainment Television (BET) represent?

An entire channel dedicated to black people? Are you fucking kidding me. A race that considers itself as one that wants equal treatment and equal rights has channel with all black entertainment? This is a step in the wrong direction. Obviously BET has been around for many years now, but it's about time someone stepped up and got them off the air, or at least made some noise about their racial issues. Could you imagine if there was a White Entertainment Television? Shit would hit the fan and all other races would be furious.

The reason this has caught my attention once again, is the debate of whether Michael Jackson wanted to be black or white. Although that topic is of absolutely no interest to me, since he was screwed up anyways, but hearing African-American people on television saying things like "Michael deserves the same respect that Elvis and Sinatra received" which has rubbed me the wrong way. It seems like the race card always needs to be played. How can you compare MJ to either of those legends? You can't. Although MJ was acquitted for all charges he faced, those individuals didn't have anywhere near the same legal problems Michael did. Jackson will go down in history as different things to different people...no matter if he wanted to be black or white. The point being that it should not matter what colour your skin is in any facet of life. But, with television channels such as BET, we as a society will not be able to move forward fast enough.

Sports Today: Former NFL Quarterback Steve McNair, 36, was murdered by his 20 year old girlfriend in a murder-suicide over the weekend. That's fucked up and the world lost a great guy.

Look for some activity in the NBA by Wednesday when the league announces the salary cap for the season. Rumours are flying.

What's On TV Tonight: Well, it's not tonight per say but the replay may be on and can't be missed. That is the MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL from Los Angeles. R.I.P. MJ.

Quote of the Day: Ari Gold - Entourage "Listen Lloyd, I want you to put all my files, folders, binders, everything into a box! If you find a used condom, an executioner's mask, and a fucking spike paddle, don't think, just pack that bitch! Chop Suey!"

Thumbs Up: Thumbs up to amazing festivals around the world. This weekend in Korea...MUD FEST!! Enjoy!

Thumbs Down: Thumbs down to the "Bruno" Movie marketing team. How many different clips are you going to show before the movie premieres? Leave something for the theatre. Thanks.

Song of the Day: Michael Jackson - Heal the World (In honour of the King of Pop)

Movie of the Week: Bruno: Delicious Journey's Through America for the Purpose of Making Heterosexual Males Visibly Uncomfortable in the Presence of a Gay Foreigner in a Mesh T-Shirt

Bar of the Week: ULTRA SUPPER CLUB - Toronto, Canada. Incredible views, celebrity clientele, a great bar and gorgeous people everywhere. If price isn't an issue, check this place out. Spotted: Paris Hilton, David Beckham, The Hills girls, Lady Gaga, Lindsay Lohan, and many more.

What Not To Wear:

Men - would all you guys wearing flip flops and walking around in downtown cities PLEASE stop. Flops are for the beach or a very casual setting...not the downtown of a major city.

Women - Why in the HELL are so many women still wearing black? It's summer. It's daytime. It's hot. It's sunny. DO NOT wear black in the summer. This is your chance to glam up, look your best and show off your tan. Colours, dresses, white and being sexy is what summer is all about.