I'm reluctant to ask for assistance, given that I'm a pretty self-reliant person, not to mention we're all facing tough economic times these days. Nevertheless I've had a bomb dropped in my lap this week that's set to explode on Saturday morning, and even if it doesn't go off it's going to cause a financial impact. Our hosting firm, The Planet, is claiming we used EIGHT THOUSAND GB OF TRAFFIC in the last 30 days. Our own records show only 241 GB used, but supervisors are not returning our calls (or leaving voicemails at 4:55 PM and then being out of the office less than 5 minutes later) and are threatening to shut down our server (effecting RapReviews.com, OHHLA.com and AngryMarks.com) unless we give them $570 immediately. Even if we prove that we're right and their numbers are grossly incorrect, they are probably not going to refund this payment - they'll just apply it to any future month's hosting. I really hope there are 57 good people out there reading this.

I only need 57 people to contribute $10 each, and we can keep all of these sites from being shut down. You can send PayPal funds to ohhla@pobox.com, or if you would like to send funds with a credit card write to that e-mail and we'll give you an alternate address. If you appreciate the services these sites provide for free, a one-time donation of $10 is hopefully not too much to ask. I wouldn't be asking if I hadn't already shelled out $400 for webhosting this month as is, on top of the fact advertising revenue has been down and the cost of EVERYTHING has been way up (food, gas, electricity, you name it). Even if you can only contribute $5, every little bit helps. Remember send your PayPal donation to ohhla@pobox.com, or if you need an address to send a credit card payment write to that e-mail for an alternate address. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

It's the fourth edition of BIG D AND THE SUPERFRIENDS on The AngryMarks Podcast Network! This week on Big D and the Superfriends D is joined by longtime Superfriend HEADCASE to discuss the NWA Fan Fest event that he attended and get his recap of the convention. Headcase also talks a little bit about hip-hop and his career as a striving musical artist, hoping to break it big. We'll also be taking LIVE calls from the many Big D fans out there. Put some happiness back into your life with Big D and the Superfriends! You can download it or stream it right here, or get it from iTunes (keyword: angrymarks) but whatever you do enjoy Big D and The Superfriends courtesy of AngryMarks.com!

http://www.angrymarks.com/podcastery/bigd/bigd4.mp3