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Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves 71-78
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Downtown Stadium
Psst, I got some swamp land in Florida. That is if you monied people haven't purchased up all the land and buildings ,in downtown Fort Wayne, in anticipation of a baseball stadium.
Update Friday, December 22, 2006
What about all that money collected on the 2003 erroneous property tax assessment?
Your surplus assessed property tax money here.
Together let's say ho ho ho, or is that windfall.
And how about the surplus money that was taken from folks but now these folks have to apply to get it back. Wink Wink it will go into a general fund if the folks don't get their money before the end of three years. Just cut them the check, you accounting wizards~~~~ I guess if the city is not able, any more, to gouge the taxpayers with fake housing program, the city will go all out with a big business money scheme pointing toward Jefferson Pointe for a revitalization of Fort Wayne, Indiana. I guess if Governor Mitch can sell Indiana's highway, local investors (local politicians) surely can sell Fort Wayne downtown dust bowl of dry land. Can we say Southtown Mall, right about here.
I'm guessing the plan or what's called Harrison Square is to play ball for the men while the little women go shopping. Together now, brain-drain~~~ Now what shall we call our new jacked up city...audacity of hope? Nope, that title is already taken. I know, Field of Dreams!?! Field of Dreams has a nice ring to it, just wondering, if it would be a better title for a movie or something?
Update Friday, December 22, 2006
What about all that money collected on the 2003 erroneous property tax assessment?
Your surplus assessed property tax money here.
Together let's say ho ho ho, or is that windfall.
And how about the surplus money that was taken from folks but now these folks have to apply to get it back. Wink Wink it will go into a general fund if the folks don't get their money before the end of three years. Just cut them the check, you accounting wizards~~~~ I guess if the city is not able, any more, to gouge the taxpayers with fake housing program, the city will go all out with a big business money scheme pointing toward Jefferson Pointe for a revitalization of Fort Wayne, Indiana. I guess if Governor Mitch can sell Indiana's highway, local investors (local politicians) surely can sell Fort Wayne downtown dust bowl of dry land. Can we say Southtown Mall, right about here.
I'm guessing the plan or what's called Harrison Square is to play ball for the men while the little women go shopping. Together now, brain-drain~~~ Now what shall we call our new jacked up city...audacity of hope? Nope, that title is already taken. I know, Field of Dreams!?! Field of Dreams has a nice ring to it, just wondering, if it would be a better title for a movie or something?
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Update on Curtis White, Jr.
The street has claimed another young African-American male. Curtis White, Jr. (AKA)JR was shot in the head. The street got him on December 17, 2006 a little after 2:00 a.m. White held on to life as he made it to a Fire Station to be rushed to the hospital. Surgery was performed on White who was placed on life support. On Monday, December 18, 2006 at 7:11 p.m. White was pronounced dead.
The street is cold. It did not care whether White made it home..to his family. The street didn't care. White became the 18th victim of a homicide. The street took his life and just gives him a number.
Almost every day I walk these streets. And folks appears to be growing more and more indifferent. A brother does not mind cussing you out. And a sister does not mind giving as much gruff back as she is getting from the street.
Every bodies and any bodies wants to be hard..not..just chickens or bullies, that's all.
Call the police? The streets is dumping ground created for what they label as riff-raff, vagabonds or confidential informants/snitches. The police ain't family, they don't care that you have a soul, if you make it home..or if you're alright after you made it home.
It's time to measure up. Put your weapons away and man up. Recognize you have a soul.
The shooter is still in the street.
How come..the gas station was full..
How come?
Don't tell me nothing about snitching !!
Snitching is for criminal..telling is measuring up or being a man.
Stop being street..and learn the measure of a man.
update: Obit as it appeared on Fort Wayne.com
CURTIS WHITE JR., 18, of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, Dec. 18, 2006, at Parkview Hospital. Surviving are his parents, Curtis and Ellen White Sr.; brother, Mario White (Napri) ; sister, Deon (Clifford) Thompson; special friend, LaShawn Robinson; two nephews; one niece; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Cathedral of Praise Church, 115 E. Foster Pkwy. Calling is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home.
h/t to bk on this one
Complaint for damages and jury demands/Brandon Wade
A press conference was held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at the Fort Wayne Urban League to announce that a complaint for damages and jury demand was being filed in the United States District Court Northern District of Indiana, Fort Wayne Division.
Vicki Wade, personal representative for the estate of Brandon Wade against the City of Fort Wayne; James Herman, individually and in his official capacity as Sheriff of Allen County; Kathryn Stevens, individually and in her official capacity as Jail Commander of the Allen County Jail; Russell York, individually and in his official capacity as Chief of the Fort Wayne Police Department; J.W. Hatfield, individually and in his official capacity as police officer for the Fort Wayne Police Department; Lieutenant Stoner, individually and in his official capacity as a Lieutenant for the Fort Wayne Police Department; Jane Doe and John Doe, unknown police officers and deputy sheriffs, individually and in their official capacities as members of the Fort Wayne Police Department and Allen County Sheriff's Department, respectively by counsel, Stephen M. Wagner of Wagner Reese & Crossen, LLP and Robert J. Boughter of Stiles * Boughter, L.L.P.
Brandon Antoin Wade died at the age of 41 on June 14, 2005.
Wade was taken to Lutheran Hospital after he was found in the Allen County lock up on June 13 unconscious. The Allen County Coroner office ruled Wade death was from natural causes. According to July 30, 2005 article in the Journal-Gazette, "Coroner Dr. E. Jon Brandenberger said in a written statement that Wade died from massive hypertensive stroke with secondary left acute subdural hematoma, or bleeding in the brain. The acute subdural hematoma was not traumatic in nature, and Brandenberger determined the death was natural."
Within the complaint was nine alleged charges; excessive force-blunt force trauma to the head patrol car incident,excessive force-blunt force trauma to the head Allen County Jail Incident, Willful and Wanton assault and Battery, Failure to Train and Supervise, Wrongful Death Claim, Survival Action Claim, Family Expense, and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, and Res Ipsa Loquitor. Wade was found three days later in the jail cell unconscious. According to a June 23, 2005 News-Sentinel, "There was no evidence of blunt-force trauma," Dick Alfeld, chief investigator for the coroner's office, reiterated Wednesday, though he said a preliminary report he heard before investigators examined the body indicated there was blunt-force trauma. He said he didn't know where the preliminary report originated."
Contrary to the coroner's report, the complaint, alleges, "[t]he Defendants herein are responsible for Brandon's death as the result of their intentional, willful, wanton, reckless and negligent acts and omissions, including but not limited to excessive force upon Brandon; intentional assault and battery upon Brandon; failure to provide medical care and/or treatment to Brandon; intentional assault and battery upon Brandon; failure to provide medical care and/or treatment to Brandon; failure to monitor, protect and provide safety for Brandon to the hospital; failure to protect Brandon from great bodily harm or death while he was detained; and the failure of the CFW,FWPD, ACSD, and ACJ to train and supervise its officers, deputies, and staff."
Brandon Wade's Family and Friends, Stephen M. Wagner and Robert J.Boughter
Muhammad Siddeeq, Community Advocate from Indianapolis, Indiana
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Street
The street has claimed another young African-American male. Curtis White, Jr. (AKA)JR was shot in the head. The street got him on December 17, 2006 a little after 2:00 a.m. White held on to life as he made it to a Fire Station to be rushed to the hospital. Surgery was performed on White who was placed on life support. On Monday, December 18, 2006 at 7:11 p.m. White was pronounced dead.
The street is cold. It did not care whether White made it home..to his family. The street didn't care. White became the 18th victim of a homicide. The street took his life and just gives him a number.
Almost every day I walk these streets. And folks appears to be growing more and more indifferent. A brother does not mind cussing you out. And a sister does not mind giving as much gruff back as she is getting from the street.
Every bodies and any bodies wants to be hard..not..just chickens or bullies, that's all.
Call the police? The streets is dumping ground created for what they label as riff-raff, vagabonds or confidential informants/snitches. The police ain't family, they don't care that you have a soul, if you make it home..or if you're alright after you made it home.
It's time to measure up. Put your weapons away and man up. Recognize you have a soul.
The shooter is still in the street.
How come..the gas station was full..
How come?
Don't tell me nothing about snitching !!
Snitching is for criminal..telling is measuring up or being a man.
Stop being street..and learn the measure of a man.
h/t to bk on this one
Time Magazine
Times magazine says it's "all about U". U being the interactive world wide resource. That resource let us decide how we will be informed and what we will do with information and even participate in this resource. Congrads to U.
Monday, December 18, 2006
Blogger sued
A blogger is being sued for certain photographs on his blog. The fair use under the Copyright Act has a limited use in place for certain uses of others work.
See : www.PerezHilton.com
See : www.PerezHilton.com
Young and Guns
Young African-American male has been shot in the head over the weekend. On December 17, during the wee hours of the morning. The suspected shooter or shooters left the scene.
Crime stoppers.
Crime stoppers.
Fort Wayne's Obama--Matt Kelty
Fort Wayne, Indiana may not be hyped by all the attention United States Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) is getting in running for president and beating out their hometown favorite son, Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN). Perhaps Fort Wayne voters are thinking politics are local and if that's the case, the heavily republican laden district may have their eyes and ears more focused on their hometown race for Mayor.
Reports from the local newspapers, suggest that the incumbent Graham Richard, Democratic Mayor may not run for reelection. And that set the stage for an early nomination battle from two republican hopefuls, Nelson Peters and Matthew Kelty. Matthew Kelty stepped smack dab center ring without any hesitation and announced his candidacy. While a more timid newly elected Allen County Commissioner, Peters, tested the ropes with a exploratory team before fully committing to the race.
On November 16, 2006, Peters officially announced he would run for mayor. Peters announcement came after forming an exploratory committee on October 12,2006, two day after Kelty officially announced he would run for mayor. The more confident Kelty formed an exploratory committee during the early spring of 2006.
Both men are in, where as the democrats are a no show.
Peters is currently serving as secretary of the Allen County Board of Commissioners. Nelson Peters was elected 1st District Allen County Commissioner in November 2004. He took office on January 1, 2005.
Kelty currently does not hold an elected political office. However, Kelty is no stranger to politics. In 2004, Kelty challenged long time democratic political leader, Win Moses for the seat on Indiana House of Representative. Moses, an old time veteran politician won by a mere handful of votes.
The fact that Peters, who recently was elected to Allen County Commission position may have generated some buzz as to how serious was he at the time he took the oath for the position. Certainly, Kelty, would be at least one individual who would be interested in the answer to that question.
Kelty, an architect by trade, is methodically putting together his campaign to draw in the taxpayers to participate in the race for Mayor. According to his website, Kelty, has plans for a new Fort Wayne with "innovation, invention and prosperity".
Kelty similar to Obama has an appeal that reaching out to the taxpayers while at the same time appeals to the needs of the small business owners. Kelty campaign is favored with a more inclusive participation that does not resonate from belonging to the republican party.
Peters campaign appeared to tainted with the prominent party members as he selected the Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce to make his announcement for Mayor. The old guard rule of the prominent party members believes in appointment to a political office rather than the voters determining its representative candidate. Even more interesting, the Chamber is demanding consolidation whereas Kelty is suggesting a limited consolidation.
Both republicans have hired campaign managers, with the Steve Shine distraction some damage control would be needed. Kelty may be counting on Peters' run for Mayor to face the same fate as Bayh's brief moment as a Presidential hopeful...brief.
Reports from the local newspapers, suggest that the incumbent Graham Richard, Democratic Mayor may not run for reelection. And that set the stage for an early nomination battle from two republican hopefuls, Nelson Peters and Matthew Kelty. Matthew Kelty stepped smack dab center ring without any hesitation and announced his candidacy. While a more timid newly elected Allen County Commissioner, Peters, tested the ropes with a exploratory team before fully committing to the race.
On November 16, 2006, Peters officially announced he would run for mayor. Peters announcement came after forming an exploratory committee on October 12,2006, two day after Kelty officially announced he would run for mayor. The more confident Kelty formed an exploratory committee during the early spring of 2006.
Both men are in, where as the democrats are a no show.
Peters is currently serving as secretary of the Allen County Board of Commissioners. Nelson Peters was elected 1st District Allen County Commissioner in November 2004. He took office on January 1, 2005.
Kelty currently does not hold an elected political office. However, Kelty is no stranger to politics. In 2004, Kelty challenged long time democratic political leader, Win Moses for the seat on Indiana House of Representative. Moses, an old time veteran politician won by a mere handful of votes.
The fact that Peters, who recently was elected to Allen County Commission position may have generated some buzz as to how serious was he at the time he took the oath for the position. Certainly, Kelty, would be at least one individual who would be interested in the answer to that question.
Kelty, an architect by trade, is methodically putting together his campaign to draw in the taxpayers to participate in the race for Mayor. According to his website, Kelty, has plans for a new Fort Wayne with "innovation, invention and prosperity".
Kelty similar to Obama has an appeal that reaching out to the taxpayers while at the same time appeals to the needs of the small business owners. Kelty campaign is favored with a more inclusive participation that does not resonate from belonging to the republican party.
Peters campaign appeared to tainted with the prominent party members as he selected the Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce to make his announcement for Mayor. The old guard rule of the prominent party members believes in appointment to a political office rather than the voters determining its representative candidate. Even more interesting, the Chamber is demanding consolidation whereas Kelty is suggesting a limited consolidation.
Both republicans have hired campaign managers, with the Steve Shine distraction some damage control would be needed. Kelty may be counting on Peters' run for Mayor to face the same fate as Bayh's brief moment as a Presidential hopeful...brief.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Free money--EXTRA Christmas money.
If you looking for extra Christmas money, type your name or a friend's name and even an enemy's name and you might find that the auditor has some cash for you. See below:
Free Money
Free Money
Dan Stockman tellin' it like it tis
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette journalist, Dan Stockman is giving voters the low downs on the political goin' ons of some of our local elected officials. Stockman points out that certain local politicians (both conservative Republicans and moderate Democrats) are spending the wealth in areas that they do not currently represent. In hopes that next year these folks will thank them with a vote or two. What does that mean to current constituents? It means that these crooks have stole what rightfully belongs to your neighborhood pet projects to take care of somebody else. Just a simple little play on the biblical teaching of Peter taking from Paul.
Stockman reports,"The state distributes the money based on population; last year, Fort Wayne received about $16 million. The money is technically spent by the mayor, but in Fort Wayne the mayor lets each district councilman decide how to spend $450,000 a year, and the three at-large councilmen get a combined $450,000. Their proposed projects for next year were announced Wednesday." The political leaders appears to be playing on their own constituents not knowing who represents them with the drafting and redistricting maps. Thanks to Stockman, you now know that Pape-D-5th, Hines-D-6th, Schmidt-R-2nd, and Didier-R-3rd are hedging their bets on the public being dumb as a box of rocks. You elected them, it's up to the voters to hold them accountable. It's your money. Or in the words of one of the city council members, it's all a wash. Could that mean the same thing as one hand greases the palm of another? You be the judge.
Stockman suggests you go to www.cityoffortwayne.org and click on “City Council.” That page will direct you to the redistricting area so you can be better informed about the goin'ons in your city.
Stockman reports,"The state distributes the money based on population; last year, Fort Wayne received about $16 million. The money is technically spent by the mayor, but in Fort Wayne the mayor lets each district councilman decide how to spend $450,000 a year, and the three at-large councilmen get a combined $450,000. Their proposed projects for next year were announced Wednesday." The political leaders appears to be playing on their own constituents not knowing who represents them with the drafting and redistricting maps. Thanks to Stockman, you now know that Pape-D-5th, Hines-D-6th, Schmidt-R-2nd, and Didier-R-3rd are hedging their bets on the public being dumb as a box of rocks. You elected them, it's up to the voters to hold them accountable. It's your money. Or in the words of one of the city council members, it's all a wash. Could that mean the same thing as one hand greases the palm of another? You be the judge.
Stockman suggests you go to www.cityoffortwayne.org and click on “City Council.” That page will direct you to the redistricting area so you can be better informed about the goin'ons in your city.
Evan Bayh for Governor: go tell Barack Obama's Mama
Senator Birch Evan Bayh, III (D-IN) announcement that he will not run for president is such a disappointment to his supporters. Perhaps Bayh's supporters could get him to run for governor again in Indiana. If Bayh supporters believe that he is such a great politician bring him back to Indiana. Because Bayh as a career politician has not done much of anything else. Bayh, III served as campaign chair for his father's, Birch Bayh, II, run for a Senate seat in Washington during 1980.
After Bayh, III graduated in 1981 from the University of Virginia Law School, he came back home to piggy back on the family name ( his father was a hog farmer) to win a seat to jump start his political career. Often cited as a candidate with no baggage, Bayh's run for Indiana Secretary of State raised a question about him meeting the five year residency requirement for that position in 1986. Nevertheless, Bayh won the Secretary of State seat, and later ran for governor of Indiana and won two terms, 1989-1996. Bayh's popularity in Indiana was tested when he ran against Paul Helmke, a former Mayor of Fort Wayne for the United States Senate Seat in 1998. Bayh won with a huge margin, confirming his identity to Hoosiers family name recognition as a career politician.
The public really needs someone more decisive than a career politician to run for president, a politician who has done more than just raise funds. This is not the 60's, we need someone with something more than a square chin or that boyish charm that is telegenic for the president of this country.
And it's that public fascination with Bayh that comes from the energy of Indiana's greats such as Richard Lugar and Dan Coats, that's all that it is. Bayh pales in comparison to the two legislatures. It was those two men who were really presidential material, Bayh was never a presidential potential. Bayh fooled the people with his good ole farm boy charm as he sold them snake oil of hope. Bayh used a slick Bill Clinton's democratic charm as he took the public money. Money from folks who wanted to believe this city slick-country boy, and Indiana's favorite son, had a hope and prayer chance of becoming president in Washington where he grew up. Well the pursuit for president is over for Bayh is over, at least for 2008.
It's been reported in various newspapers, that Bayh himself at this point realizes that he can't compete in the league of giants in the presidential candidate pool and he needed to step aside. It may sound good but on a deeper level, more than likely the David like creature was told to put his slingshot away. And Bayh had to stop pretending to his people that he had even ghost of a chance to stand on the podium with this caliber of political leaders. The only candidate in which Bayh could have held a candle too was Barack Obama(D-IL).
But Obama's charm burned a much brighter. Obama's oratory skill are so genuine that they silenced whatever Bayh was attempting to sell to the voters. In fact, it was reported by various news sources that Obama attracted hundreds of supporters in Iowa compared to Bayh, and this was after Bayh had formed an exploratory committee. So, Bayh reign as a presidential candidate with the Democratic party ended as Obama pointed to ABC's televised Monday night football game fans, it's time. Obama wasn't just talking football, he was flanking some political charm. Touchdown!
It is reported in Indystar, that one of Bayh's supporter, believes that the polls suggest that Democratic voters wants a more louder and angrier candidate, a veiled attempt at mocking those who are left in the pool of potential candidates. When in fact, Bayh canned answers among real power hitters would have stood out as just that empty soundbites. With the remaining candidate, Bayh would have had to have had something to say, which is that he is not as qualified as the other potential candidates. If you can believe the polls by the Cook Political Report, it is Obama that is sucking the air out of the hope for a female president. Bayh exit does nothing. It was time for Bayh's fans to stop paying and just say bye bye.
Especially since the man himself, Bayh, admits that he was not a viable candidate for president in 2008, and it could be inferred from that admission that would also apply to him not being considered for a potential vice-president. Whomever is running for the title of president should want a running mate that can appeal to the masses, and that is not Midwesterner values Bayh. Now, Bayh could continue his fund raising by coming up with a new line, such as, he will run for president in 2012 to keep that money flowing in, but running for governor of Indiana would be a wiser choice. Or Bayh could do a Joe Lieberman, and run as an Independent for president. Or Bayh could crossover and run as a true republican because they will needs a charming nominate. If not, it's time to say good Bayh to Bayh this time.
After Bayh, III graduated in 1981 from the University of Virginia Law School, he came back home to piggy back on the family name ( his father was a hog farmer) to win a seat to jump start his political career. Often cited as a candidate with no baggage, Bayh's run for Indiana Secretary of State raised a question about him meeting the five year residency requirement for that position in 1986. Nevertheless, Bayh won the Secretary of State seat, and later ran for governor of Indiana and won two terms, 1989-1996. Bayh's popularity in Indiana was tested when he ran against Paul Helmke, a former Mayor of Fort Wayne for the United States Senate Seat in 1998. Bayh won with a huge margin, confirming his identity to Hoosiers family name recognition as a career politician.
The public really needs someone more decisive than a career politician to run for president, a politician who has done more than just raise funds. This is not the 60's, we need someone with something more than a square chin or that boyish charm that is telegenic for the president of this country.
And it's that public fascination with Bayh that comes from the energy of Indiana's greats such as Richard Lugar and Dan Coats, that's all that it is. Bayh pales in comparison to the two legislatures. It was those two men who were really presidential material, Bayh was never a presidential potential. Bayh fooled the people with his good ole farm boy charm as he sold them snake oil of hope. Bayh used a slick Bill Clinton's democratic charm as he took the public money. Money from folks who wanted to believe this city slick-country boy, and Indiana's favorite son, had a hope and prayer chance of becoming president in Washington where he grew up. Well the pursuit for president is over for Bayh is over, at least for 2008.
It's been reported in various newspapers, that Bayh himself at this point realizes that he can't compete in the league of giants in the presidential candidate pool and he needed to step aside. It may sound good but on a deeper level, more than likely the David like creature was told to put his slingshot away. And Bayh had to stop pretending to his people that he had even ghost of a chance to stand on the podium with this caliber of political leaders. The only candidate in which Bayh could have held a candle too was Barack Obama(D-IL).
But Obama's charm burned a much brighter. Obama's oratory skill are so genuine that they silenced whatever Bayh was attempting to sell to the voters. In fact, it was reported by various news sources that Obama attracted hundreds of supporters in Iowa compared to Bayh, and this was after Bayh had formed an exploratory committee. So, Bayh reign as a presidential candidate with the Democratic party ended as Obama pointed to ABC's televised Monday night football game fans, it's time. Obama wasn't just talking football, he was flanking some political charm. Touchdown!
It is reported in Indystar, that one of Bayh's supporter, believes that the polls suggest that Democratic voters wants a more louder and angrier candidate, a veiled attempt at mocking those who are left in the pool of potential candidates. When in fact, Bayh canned answers among real power hitters would have stood out as just that empty soundbites. With the remaining candidate, Bayh would have had to have had something to say, which is that he is not as qualified as the other potential candidates. If you can believe the polls by the Cook Political Report, it is Obama that is sucking the air out of the hope for a female president. Bayh exit does nothing. It was time for Bayh's fans to stop paying and just say bye bye.
Especially since the man himself, Bayh, admits that he was not a viable candidate for president in 2008, and it could be inferred from that admission that would also apply to him not being considered for a potential vice-president. Whomever is running for the title of president should want a running mate that can appeal to the masses, and that is not Midwesterner values Bayh. Now, Bayh could continue his fund raising by coming up with a new line, such as, he will run for president in 2012 to keep that money flowing in, but running for governor of Indiana would be a wiser choice. Or Bayh could do a Joe Lieberman, and run as an Independent for president. Or Bayh could crossover and run as a true republican because they will needs a charming nominate. If not, it's time to say good Bayh to Bayh this time.
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Indianapolis City Council person alleged shoving match with off-duty police officer
Last year, Ron Gibson, a member of the Indianapolis City County was charged with shoving a off-duty police officer. Indystar.com reports that the off-duty police officer,Jean Burkert, a dective with the Marion County Sheriff Deparment was suspended for a day. The reason for the suspension was for failing to turn in a request to work the part-time position. Take a look at Indy undercover for comments on the situation.
Steven Shine Divorce Jurisdiction
FortWayne. com reports a request for a venue change for the divorce of Laura and Steven Shine. It's just a divorce which would not necessary need the individuals to appear in court. Why a venue change? Or as Jessica Rabbits states it's just a divorce !!!
Evan Bayh-It's Over
Hoosier's high hope for a president from Indiana is over. Senator Evan Bayh has removed himself from the costly run to be president of the United States of America. Nor does Bayh have enough influence to appear on the ticket as vice-president. Could anyone see Bayh trying to debate Hillary or Obama?
Now, it's Hillary Clinton turn to announce that she will not run for president. And last but not least will be Obama. Obama and Clinton will position themselves as a candidate for vice-president. But just who will lead this ticket is the unanswered question. The democrats have something up their sleeves.
Gabcast! Fort Wayne African-American Independent Woman #9 - Barack Obama in 2008 for President of the U.S. of America
And New York will be the site of the 2008 Democratic convention, the most diverse melting pot of the world !!!!
Now, it's Hillary Clinton turn to announce that she will not run for president. And last but not least will be Obama. Obama and Clinton will position themselves as a candidate for vice-president. But just who will lead this ticket is the unanswered question. The democrats have something up their sleeves.
Gabcast! Fort Wayne African-American Independent Woman #9 - Barack Obama in 2008 for President of the U.S. of America
And New York will be the site of the 2008 Democratic convention, the most diverse melting pot of the world !!!!
Friday, December 15, 2006
Fort Wayne Police Racialist Behavior
Dear Police Officer York:
Fort Wayne Police Officer Zamora tried to refuse me entry into the Saint Patrick Catholic Church on December 13, 2006 between 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Zamora stated that only the media was allowed into the church. When in fact two raced white males were already sitting in the church. The church was hosting a public event. Zamora used the pretense to discriminate against me. I was the only African-American entering the building at that time.
Do your officers needs some culturally sensitive training? I am available.
Next, Racialist Behavior by camera persons
On the same day two camera persons working for Wane TV adjusted their monitor to show the wording It's a N..Word, as I was approaching the church. This occurred outside the church. The racial rant by Michael Richards. Sending a email to Wane Television that tried to explain that it was the airing of Inside Edition programming at the time. And that it was just a coincidence that segment showed at the time of my arrival. Yeah right.
I doubt that was true and if you saw Inside Edition on December 13, 2006, please let me know if you saw a Michael Richard segment aired on that day. My blood is still boiling but I'll be alright. Racialist behavior wounds and it is not funny.
Wane Television 15 does your camera persons, need some culture sensitive Training? I would be glad too.
Those working for the public and come into my neighborhood you need to recognize you can not mistreat us because we don't travel in your circle. And from your behavior, we probably would not want you to travel in our company. I live in this neighborhood and many of you probably don't. And when do come into my neighborhood, I forgot how you measure the status of a people.
I should have listened to this recording as a reminder, that it's a learned behavior that I'm dealing with, for those who attempt to model their behavior based on skin color. Listen. Gabcast! Fort Wayne African-American Independent Woman #13 - Racialization explained by Dr. Maulana Karenga
Fort Wayne Police Officer Zamora tried to refuse me entry into the Saint Patrick Catholic Church on December 13, 2006 between 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Zamora stated that only the media was allowed into the church. When in fact two raced white males were already sitting in the church. The church was hosting a public event. Zamora used the pretense to discriminate against me. I was the only African-American entering the building at that time.
Do your officers needs some culturally sensitive training? I am available.
Next, Racialist Behavior by camera persons
On the same day two camera persons working for Wane TV adjusted their monitor to show the wording It's a N..Word, as I was approaching the church. This occurred outside the church. The racial rant by Michael Richards. Sending a email to Wane Television that tried to explain that it was the airing of Inside Edition programming at the time. And that it was just a coincidence that segment showed at the time of my arrival. Yeah right.
I doubt that was true and if you saw Inside Edition on December 13, 2006, please let me know if you saw a Michael Richard segment aired on that day. My blood is still boiling but I'll be alright. Racialist behavior wounds and it is not funny.
Wane Television 15 does your camera persons, need some culture sensitive Training? I would be glad too.
Those working for the public and come into my neighborhood you need to recognize you can not mistreat us because we don't travel in your circle. And from your behavior, we probably would not want you to travel in our company. I live in this neighborhood and many of you probably don't. And when do come into my neighborhood, I forgot how you measure the status of a people.
I should have listened to this recording as a reminder, that it's a learned behavior that I'm dealing with, for those who attempt to model their behavior based on skin color. Listen. Gabcast! Fort Wayne African-American Independent Woman #13 - Racialization explained by Dr. Maulana Karenga
Thursday, December 14, 2006
African-American Reparation in the courts
Slavery was unconstitutional in the north. But that does not mean that some folks did not manage to practice in the slave trade. Descendant of slavery do not have to go South to find those who profited from the slave trade when seeking reparation.
"The defendants are companies or the successors to
companies that provided services, such as transportation,
finance, and insurance, to slaveowners. At least two of
the defendants were slaveowners; the predecessor of one
of the bank defendants once accepted 13,000 slaves as
collateral on loans and ended up owning 1,250 of them
when the borrowers defaulted, and the predecessor of
another defendant ended up owning 346 slaves, also as a
consequence of a borrower’s default. Even before the
Thirteenth Amendment, slavery was illegal in the northern
states, and the complaint charges that the defendants
were violating the laws of those states in transacting
with slaveowners. It also claims that there were occasional
enslavements long after the passage of the Thirteenth
Amendment and that some of the defendants
were complicit in those too. By way of relief, the complaint
seeks disgorgement to the class members of the
profits that the defendants obtained from their dealings
with slaveowners."
This court suggest the descendants will have many obstacle to overcome in getting the case to be heard.
"If one or more of the defendants
violated a state law by transporting slaves in 1850, and the
plaintiffs can establish standing to sue, prove the violation
despite its antiquity, establish that the law was
intended to provide a remedy (either directly or by providing
the basis for a common law action for conspiracy,
conversion, or restitution) to lawfully enslaved persons
or their descendants, identify their ancestors, quantify
damages incurred, and persuade the court to toll the
statute of limitations, there would be no further obstacle
to the grant of relief."
This court addressed four issues, if there was standing,if there was a political question before the federal court, if there was a harm to be remedied, and if the claim was time barred.
Hat tip to Indianalawblog
"The defendants are companies or the successors to
companies that provided services, such as transportation,
finance, and insurance, to slaveowners. At least two of
the defendants were slaveowners; the predecessor of one
of the bank defendants once accepted 13,000 slaves as
collateral on loans and ended up owning 1,250 of them
when the borrowers defaulted, and the predecessor of
another defendant ended up owning 346 slaves, also as a
consequence of a borrower’s default. Even before the
Thirteenth Amendment, slavery was illegal in the northern
states, and the complaint charges that the defendants
were violating the laws of those states in transacting
with slaveowners. It also claims that there were occasional
enslavements long after the passage of the Thirteenth
Amendment and that some of the defendants
were complicit in those too. By way of relief, the complaint
seeks disgorgement to the class members of the
profits that the defendants obtained from their dealings
with slaveowners."
This court suggest the descendants will have many obstacle to overcome in getting the case to be heard.
"If one or more of the defendants
violated a state law by transporting slaves in 1850, and the
plaintiffs can establish standing to sue, prove the violation
despite its antiquity, establish that the law was
intended to provide a remedy (either directly or by providing
the basis for a common law action for conspiracy,
conversion, or restitution) to lawfully enslaved persons
or their descendants, identify their ancestors, quantify
damages incurred, and persuade the court to toll the
statute of limitations, there would be no further obstacle
to the grant of relief."
This court addressed four issues, if there was standing,if there was a political question before the federal court, if there was a harm to be remedied, and if the claim was time barred.
Hat tip to Indianalawblog
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Alejandra Gutierrez and the Casas Family-exploited and missing family
Saint Patrick Catholic Church played host to the partnership between the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the City of Fort Wayne. Hundred of folks turned out to honor Alejandra Gutierrez and the Casas family of four who lost their lives through violence. It took 11 days of searching by the City of Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Sheriff Department and the FBI. Unfortunately, Alejandra was dead. Alejandra did not show up for school and because of parents concern, began a grassroot search to find their daughter. This step taken by the parents was necessary because the family spoke limited English.
Tonight those who came out to remember Alejandra and the Canas family, were able to take pictures of their children and fingerprints. It has been one year, December 8,and 13 2006 as the anniversaries, and many family in the communities want to insure that what happened to Alejandra and the Casas won't happen again. Unfortuately the trial for the alleged murderer of Alejandra has been delayed.
Tonight those who came out to remember Alejandra and the Canas family, were able to take pictures of their children and fingerprints. It has been one year, December 8,and 13 2006 as the anniversaries, and many family in the communities want to insure that what happened to Alejandra and the Casas won't happen again. Unfortuately the trial for the alleged murderer of Alejandra has been delayed.
NeighborWorks
excerpt from a letter from NeighborWorks Board President dated December 6, 2006 to Dear Friend of NeighborWorks:
I'm writing today first to apologize for this unhappy news. I know it is disappointing, and the board is working diligently to renew the community's trust in the organization. with this portion of the investigation now completed, we are looking to the future and our obligations to all of our partners, clients, and supporters. As we do so, however, we know our financial picture is not strong. an investigative audit conducted by Baden, gage, and Schroeder has determined that we owe three creditors $623, 219 in unsecured loans. We are currently working in good faith with the organizations that hold these mortgages in hopes of fashioning a repayment plan. The Indiana Attorney General's office has been contacted as well, and we await word from them.
I'm writing today first to apologize for this unhappy news. I know it is disappointing, and the board is working diligently to renew the community's trust in the organization. with this portion of the investigation now completed, we are looking to the future and our obligations to all of our partners, clients, and supporters. As we do so, however, we know our financial picture is not strong. an investigative audit conducted by Baden, gage, and Schroeder has determined that we owe three creditors $623, 219 in unsecured loans. We are currently working in good faith with the organizations that hold these mortgages in hopes of fashioning a repayment plan. The Indiana Attorney General's office has been contacted as well, and we await word from them.
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