The Musings of an Eccentric Diva

(AP) A 23-year-old aerospace student who built his plane from more than $300,000 in donated parts took off Friday hoping to become the youngest person and first black pilot to fly around the globe alone. Barrington Irving plans to arrive back at Opa-locka Executive Airport on April 30 in his single-engine Lancair Columbia 400. He had planned to fly last year, but a lack of funding delayed his $1 million project. He still needs about $20,000, but that didn't stop him from setting out. "I want this completed before the year is over so kids can see that someone who started off with nothing set a goal and completed it," he said just before takeoff. "Even with the challenges, everything is starting to fall in place. It's just my time." Irving was born in Jamaica and grew up in Miami. He said he saw little chance for success until he met a Jamaican-American pilot at his parents' Christian bookstore. The pilot, Gary Robinson, took Irving to see a Boeing 777. The 15-year-old was mesmerized. He turned down college football scholarships to become a pilot. Irving is now studying at Florida Memorial University; he has private and commercial pilot licenses. He also founded Experience Aviation, a Miami-based organization that encourages minority youths to pursue aviation careers. He will make stops in Cleveland and Farmingdale, N.Y., before passing into Canada, then crossing the Atlantic and flying through Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

A live version of Boz's funky 70's hit, it sounds just as great as the original.

Usually I post videos of songs I enjoy...this time I'm posting a video of a song I despise. Brian McKnight's latest borefest "Used To Be My Girl" is a hot mess. First of all, maybe if you would've gotten those wrinkles in your forehead relaxed, she would've never left you. Second of all, BOOOOO BITTER GARGOYLE BOOOO! This cat needs to seriously move on. What good is it to reminisce about what you used to have? Obviously you didn't have what it takes to keep her and the new dude does, don't hate. Thirdly, I think Mr. McKnight is a tad bit too old for this type of song...save that mess for the younger chaps. The clip I posted is from his appearance on the Regis and Kelly show, this was actually a perfect venue to perform this shit.... it's one of the most godawful shows on TV. Both Brian McKnight and Regis n' Kelly need to saddown somewhere.