H/t to Bag news note, African-American Political Pundit and Not an American.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Public Silenced on Harrison Square Park
Ben Lanka at the Journal-Gazette
The City Council only wanted to hear from their friends. No public comments. But you can write to them. No public comments
No hearing likely
As the council debates its lone vote on the project, it is unlikely residents will be given the opportunity to speak about it in a formal hearing.
No public comment period is scheduled for Tuesday and no formal public hearing has been set for the downtown project. As is typical, the council will have time for public comment April 24, but that may come after the vote on the project. No members of the public spoke about any topic at council’s last meeting.
Smith said there hasn’t been any discussion on having a public hearing. He said he believed a community meeting on the issue conducted by the Northeast Area Partnership last month served that purpose.
Councilman John Crawford, R-at large, said he doesn’t see a need for a formal public hearing on the issue.
“We’ve already had so many,” he said, referring to the dozens of meetings in the community about Harrison Square.
Crawford, who said he is still undecided about the project, said the council is not legally required to conduct a hearing. The council did have a public hearing before approving its smoking ban, but Crawford said that was because there weren’t already numerous hearings on the issue.
Mayor Graham Richard said conducting a public hearing is a council decision, although he also said there has been a “substantial amount of public opinion.”
Although the mayor said he doesn’t have a deadline for a vote on Harrison Square, he said it can’t just sit undecided for months. A public hearing could delay a decision by the council until mid-May, because the council doesn’t meet on May 8 because it’s Election Day.
Smith said he will seek a vote of the council to determine whether a majority supports having another public hearing.
The City Council only wanted to hear from their friends. No public comments. But you can write to them. No public comments
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Did you read this
Spring taxes delayed, says the News Sentinel. I reported Saturday that you would receive your tax bill in the mail in June. But, Robert Lee states, that I am wrong. That the bill that you should have received in MARCH, you will receive in JULY. But you will still have the NOVEMBER DATE FOR THE SECOND HALF.
Yeah right, the first time, my behind. The first time the adjustment is called trending. Remember all those computer glitches, instead of saying oops no we did not go out and assess all these properties in the proper manner.
I found that gem in the police brief in the newspaper. Right there in the criminal section of our newspaper, what a fitting place to locate such news for our taxpayers. Go see for yourself, I am not making this stuff up. Do you really want these folks to have your email address? These are the same folks who did not send a man a certified letter and his property was sold. Property sold at a tax sale. I don't think email is a good way of communicating with these folks.
Now the big question for me is why are our property tax bill so late? I know what Lee says, but I have my doubts. And it all points to this Harrison Square Park deal. It may be just me, but I suspect they have not priced the property for Jason and Chris. You know our friends at Hardball Capital. Because, the price of that property will determine how much taxes Hardball will have to pay for those condos. And it will determine how much will go into that special fund, TIF.
You know the fund, Jefferson Pointe TIF expansion. TIF will freeze the amount that Jason and Chris will have to pay on taxes. Had you ever played the game Freeze. Well that is exactly what is going to happen to the land, that Greg Leatherman, is now trying to do a better job of assessing.
You probably read where Leatherman, stated that he probably overpaid Bill Palace, $2.4 million dollars on property valued at a little over $600,000. Now Leatherman could probably play Mr. Big Spender with taxpayers dollars. But Jason and Chris, our friends, because we are so happy that they are spending $5 million and $15 million more on condos. I don't think Jason and Chris are going to spend an extra penny on over assessed property.
Yeah, I'm thinking that's what happened. Because, when have you known Leatherman, or any elected official, to admit they made a mistake? So, everybody should have went to their window, and saw all that snow falling, and thought it was an indication, that something is not right.
Anyways, back to TIF and our late tax bills from Robert Lee and friends. As you know City Council has not approved the extension of TIF yet. So if our friends, Jason and Chris, want to take advantage of this reassessment they need to move locking in the current value of their downtown investment. As soon as Chris and Jason sign the agreements surrounding property is going to skyrocket. But those who are already in the TIF designation is going to be protected from increases in their tax burden each and every business that's in the area. But, first City Council must approves the TIF district. What you say?
Nope, no new taxes. It is all the folks who comes in afterward. Yep, Hardball is to be the CATALYST to all these new businesses. Businesses drawn to greatness, the field of dreams. You know the saying about if you can't be a mountain, at least attach yourself to one. But you knew that, I'm not telling you nothing you didn't already know.
Why do you think Leatherman and his cliche are running around recalculating figures on land already sold ?!! They, city leaders, have not told you the value of the property for our friends, Jason or Chris. They can tell you everything else. They can tell you projection 20 years out. But they are scratching their heads on the value of that land that, you know the land they already bought by secretly going knocking on folks doors. Did not even tell City Council.
So, my theory is our tax bills are being delayed because we are waiting on our new neighbors. Our friends, Chris and Jason's property to be properly assessed. There is another saying, that you can fool some of the people some of the times, but you can't fool all the people all the time. I think our friends Chris and Jason are teaching our Room for Dreams city that very lesson. I could be wrong.
One of my readers said I sit on a throne of lies. He recently came over and apologized. He also told me he was impressed. But, this blog is all about recognizing, if you don't know you need to ask somebody. And if folks ask, tell them FWAAIW, told you so.
Allen County Treasurer Robert Lee announced that spring taxes will be delayed this year because of adjustments to property values. This is the first time the adjustment has been implemented in Indiana, joining 48 other states.
Yeah right, the first time, my behind. The first time the adjustment is called trending. Remember all those computer glitches, instead of saying oops no we did not go out and assess all these properties in the proper manner.
However, Lee has started a property tax e-mail system to keep taxpayers updated on when tax amounts are in and when they are due. Register at www.allencounty.us/treasurer.Tax bills are expected to be ready the beginning of July.
I found that gem in the police brief in the newspaper. Right there in the criminal section of our newspaper, what a fitting place to locate such news for our taxpayers. Go see for yourself, I am not making this stuff up. Do you really want these folks to have your email address? These are the same folks who did not send a man a certified letter and his property was sold. Property sold at a tax sale. I don't think email is a good way of communicating with these folks.
Now the big question for me is why are our property tax bill so late? I know what Lee says, but I have my doubts. And it all points to this Harrison Square Park deal. It may be just me, but I suspect they have not priced the property for Jason and Chris. You know our friends at Hardball Capital. Because, the price of that property will determine how much taxes Hardball will have to pay for those condos. And it will determine how much will go into that special fund, TIF.
You know the fund, Jefferson Pointe TIF expansion. TIF will freeze the amount that Jason and Chris will have to pay on taxes. Had you ever played the game Freeze. Well that is exactly what is going to happen to the land, that Greg Leatherman, is now trying to do a better job of assessing.
You probably read where Leatherman, stated that he probably overpaid Bill Palace, $2.4 million dollars on property valued at a little over $600,000. Now Leatherman could probably play Mr. Big Spender with taxpayers dollars. But Jason and Chris, our friends, because we are so happy that they are spending $5 million and $15 million more on condos. I don't think Jason and Chris are going to spend an extra penny on over assessed property.
Yeah, I'm thinking that's what happened. Because, when have you known Leatherman, or any elected official, to admit they made a mistake? So, everybody should have went to their window, and saw all that snow falling, and thought it was an indication, that something is not right.
Anyways, back to TIF and our late tax bills from Robert Lee and friends. As you know City Council has not approved the extension of TIF yet. So if our friends, Jason and Chris, want to take advantage of this reassessment they need to move locking in the current value of their downtown investment. As soon as Chris and Jason sign the agreements surrounding property is going to skyrocket. But those who are already in the TIF designation is going to be protected from increases in their tax burden each and every business that's in the area. But, first City Council must approves the TIF district. What you say?
Nope, no new taxes. It is all the folks who comes in afterward. Yep, Hardball is to be the CATALYST to all these new businesses. Businesses drawn to greatness, the field of dreams. You know the saying about if you can't be a mountain, at least attach yourself to one. But you knew that, I'm not telling you nothing you didn't already know.
Why do you think Leatherman and his cliche are running around recalculating figures on land already sold ?!! They, city leaders, have not told you the value of the property for our friends, Jason or Chris. They can tell you everything else. They can tell you projection 20 years out. But they are scratching their heads on the value of that land that, you know the land they already bought by secretly going knocking on folks doors. Did not even tell City Council.
So, my theory is our tax bills are being delayed because we are waiting on our new neighbors. Our friends, Chris and Jason's property to be properly assessed. There is another saying, that you can fool some of the people some of the times, but you can't fool all the people all the time. I think our friends Chris and Jason are teaching our Room for Dreams city that very lesson. I could be wrong.
One of my readers said I sit on a throne of lies. He recently came over and apologized. He also told me he was impressed. But, this blog is all about recognizing, if you don't know you need to ask somebody. And if folks ask, tell them FWAAIW, told you so.
Little piggie let me in or I'll huff and I'll puff
Examples as to why trending is discriminatory in assessing property values for homeowners.
329 W. Brackenridge St.+$149,000+$140,000+30
333 W. Brackenridge St.+$47,000+$45,000+29
327 W. Brackenridge St.+$87,800+$125,000+31
Read more here.
329 W. Brackenridge St.+$149,000+$140,000+30
333 W. Brackenridge St.+$47,000+$45,000+29
327 W. Brackenridge St.+$87,800+$125,000+31
Read more here.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Peter, Paul and Tom
These photos were posted earlier. But, seeing this story I decided to post them again. Not bad for a citizen journalist, huh? Not an exclusive, because they all knew. And we know who they are or do we? Tom, I mean Councilperson, Tom Smith is in good position for being pro downtown development wouldn't you think? But they know this? They know each other. Its the workers the voters who don't come into the city that don't have a clue.
Who benefits? Not the taxpayers, but how about self-interest of elected officials.
Loft Competition is what they call this. Wonder who these folks are that gets $125,000 a piece dropped in their collective laps?
And all the property owners has to do is collect the rent and pay taxes and insurance. That's not a bad deal, but who got to bid on such fantastic deals that mines and your tax dollars are paying for. Better yet, I am wondering who sold the businesses to these fellows. Oh believe me, women are not the benefactors of these deals. It's a man world, says the late James Brown. But we know it wouldn't..
Speaking of housewives, honey have you seen the March tax bill in the mail? No, you say. Well, you know why, that Harrison Square Project will have to pass before they are going to let you see those bills. June is when you will see the first installment of your tax bill. By then, you will have kept folks in office and the Harrison Project would be a done deal.
We must pay a lot of taxes. Because we are giving away a little over a half of million dollars to four landlords. We will provide another $57.98 million dollars to a time shared space. We will exempt two landlord from property taxes totaling over $6 million dollars. And the current tax rate used is lower than mines. The projection in the fiscal analyse list a tax rate at 2.62 and mines is 3.4662.
No saving for me, my property value was increased at the same time as the tax rate increase, wiping out the the reduction that was provided by the state. If it happened to me, you can bet your bottom dollar the same has happen to you. Go on go look at that tax bill. Look at it. And just wait untill you get the tax bill in June !! No saving, but the elected official stabilized the amount they could take rather than meeting their budget needs.
Do you now why Fort Wayne is called the dumbest city? We have people working full time to craft lofty lies to rob Peter to give to Paul. Peter may have good ideas, but Paul is too busy making sure the gravy train does not leave him stuck in downtown.
Who benefits? Not the taxpayers, but how about self-interest of elected officials.
The key to selling upper-floor housing is the view: the skyline, the rivers, the expanse,” said District President Dan Carmody, who hopes the forthcoming “Downtown Loft Competition” will whet the public’s supposedly healthy appetite for urban life. A study last year by a New Jersey consultant concluded that up to 3,750 households annually would prefer to live downtown.
Smith thought much the same thing 18 years ago when he spent about $70,000 to buy and remodel the gutted second floor of a 130-year-old brick building just around the corner from the Columbia Street “Landing,” Fort Wayne’s first designated historic district. His example failed to spark a downtown residential renaissance, however. With the exception of 104 condominiums built as part of the city’s Midtown Crossing project in the late 1980s, few apartments or condominiums have been added since – despite a wealth of vacant upper floors.
This summer, however, work will begin converting some of those spaces into apartments, some with outdoor balconies or rooftop decks similar to Smith’s. One of the Downtown Improvement District’s lofts will be developed immediately above Smith’s.
Another will be above 817 S. Calhoun St., and two above 916 S. Calhoun.Carmody expects each project to cost about $125,000, with the city providing about 40 percent, banks 40 percent and the district 20 percent. Each would be repaid through rental income. Property owners will cover some costs, too, including taxes and insurance.
Loft Competition is what they call this. Wonder who these folks are that gets $125,000 a piece dropped in their collective laps?
And all the property owners has to do is collect the rent and pay taxes and insurance. That's not a bad deal, but who got to bid on such fantastic deals that mines and your tax dollars are paying for. Better yet, I am wondering who sold the businesses to these fellows. Oh believe me, women are not the benefactors of these deals. It's a man world, says the late James Brown. But we know it wouldn't..
Speaking of housewives, honey have you seen the March tax bill in the mail? No, you say. Well, you know why, that Harrison Square Project will have to pass before they are going to let you see those bills. June is when you will see the first installment of your tax bill. By then, you will have kept folks in office and the Harrison Project would be a done deal.
We must pay a lot of taxes. Because we are giving away a little over a half of million dollars to four landlords. We will provide another $57.98 million dollars to a time shared space. We will exempt two landlord from property taxes totaling over $6 million dollars. And the current tax rate used is lower than mines. The projection in the fiscal analyse list a tax rate at 2.62 and mines is 3.4662.
No saving for me, my property value was increased at the same time as the tax rate increase, wiping out the the reduction that was provided by the state. If it happened to me, you can bet your bottom dollar the same has happen to you. Go on go look at that tax bill. Look at it. And just wait untill you get the tax bill in June !! No saving, but the elected official stabilized the amount they could take rather than meeting their budget needs.
Do you now why Fort Wayne is called the dumbest city? We have people working full time to craft lofty lies to rob Peter to give to Paul. Peter may have good ideas, but Paul is too busy making sure the gravy train does not leave him stuck in downtown.
Just laughable-fort Wayne the dumbest city
A tax readjustment board which is to have oversight on the people taxes. The commissioners’ appointees were to be property owners who were not part of local government, according to the journal-gazette.
In the following order, the sheriff's mother, the mayor's friend, former city employee, campaign worker for one of the county official, and city's employee. Is this not a form of the fox watching over the hen house?
Just say play ball.
The appointees are Laura Fries, Joe Ruffolo, John Stafford and Lantz Mintch. Fort Wayne Mayor Graham Richard has appointed city Controller Pat Roller.
In the following order, the sheriff's mother, the mayor's friend, former city employee, campaign worker for one of the county official, and city's employee. Is this not a form of the fox watching over the hen house?
They represent a mix of business and fiscal policy leaders and a mix of Republicans and Democrats. They join County Councilman Darren Vogt, R-3rd, on the seven-member board.Now, let's read this again, The commissioners’ appointees were to be property owners who were not part of local government. I guess that does not exclude your employees or friends.
The appointees are Laura Fries, Joe Ruffolo, John Stafford and Lantz Mintch. Fort Wayne Mayor Graham Richard has appointed city Controller Pat Roller.
Fort Wayne Community Schools board members also make an appointment to the board. But they have not yet made a selection.
Appointments are due Monday at the Allen County Auditor’s Office.
Fries runs L.A. Fries Tax Service and is Allen County Sheriff Ken Fries’ mother.
Ruffolo is a businessman who formerly worked with Richard and is a regular contributor to Democratic political candidates. He is the founder of Ruffolo-Benson, a Fort Wayne-based investment firm.
Mintch is a former chief financial officer for Lincoln Financial, who also worked on Commissioner Bill Brown’s campaign, Brown said.
And Stafford is the director of the Community Research Institute at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. Stafford is knowledgeable about fiscal policy and tax issues and has done much of the background research needed before the board can begin its work, Brown said.
He has also served on the Indiana Local Government Tax Control Board, which falls under the umbrella of the Department of Local Government Finance, Stafford said
Just say play ball.
nelson peter supporter questions Matt Kelty audacity
The poll that Matt Kelty used to blast the rumored support by business owners of the Harrison Square project is not being well received by Nelson Peters supporters. FWOB gives a long transcript of a Nelson Peters interview. But apologizes for a snippet of a interview with Matt Kelty focusing simply on the poll. Kelty isn't naming names and that is placing him in a bad light in the eyes of Republicans'haters camp. FWOB went in for the shakedown and came back with at least the questions.
The United States of the Allen County GOP has their panties (or should I say briefs)over Kelty's ability to upstage the Allen County GOP appointed keeper of the status quo, Nelson Peters. Kelty really gets their blood boiling. Mind you there are two or three more candidates running for Mayor on the Republican ticket. But, it appears that Kelty is the only one that's in the Republican Party's face, stating show me what you're working with?
The answer appears to be -not much. In the words of one of my favorite singers who will remain unnamed like the folks who commissioned the poll, "they are in trouble."
P.S. advertisement here. Mitch Harper (R) and Andy Down (D) will be speakers at the Libertarian third party convention this month. Only in Fort Wayne, I tell ya, only in Fort Wayne could we be one big happy political family of confusion.
The United States of the Allen County GOP has their panties (or should I say briefs)over Kelty's ability to upstage the Allen County GOP appointed keeper of the status quo, Nelson Peters. Kelty really gets their blood boiling. Mind you there are two or three more candidates running for Mayor on the Republican ticket. But, it appears that Kelty is the only one that's in the Republican Party's face, stating show me what you're working with?
The answer appears to be -not much. In the words of one of my favorite singers who will remain unnamed like the folks who commissioned the poll, "they are in trouble."
P.S. advertisement here. Mitch Harper (R) and Andy Down (D) will be speakers at the Libertarian third party convention this month. Only in Fort Wayne, I tell ya, only in Fort Wayne could we be one big happy political family of confusion.
Friday, April 13, 2007
Obama-No PAC-Man
Obama returns more than $50,000 in lobbyists' contributions, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The first quarter finance report to the Federal Election Commission are due from the candidate by midnight, April 15, 2007.
"I am concerned about the role of lobbyists and campaign donations generally in our politics," Obama told The Associated Press while campaigning in Florence, S.C. "That's part of the reason I don't take PAC money and I'm not taking federal lobbyist money in this campaign."
As the campaign prepared to file its first quarter finance report to the Federal Election Commission, it noted that it has given back $50,566 from 49 donors whom the campaign identified as lobbyists.
The first quarter finance report to the Federal Election Commission are due from the candidate by midnight, April 15, 2007.
Is it safe to travel in African-American Neighborhoods?
The Imus in the morning show kicked Don Imus from the airwaves. And somewhere, a national dialogue about race is being booted around in cyerspace. Former President William Clinton had started such an initiative under his watch. So here we are again. We have these groups in our town called study circles-diversity. Tolerance.
Dialogue? About Race? Okay, if this dialogue is about name calling and that the use of inappropriate language in the workplace will cost you your job. Fine. Bring in African-American expertise to teach sensitivity classes with pay to raced whites who think African-Americans are their early morning joke.
But, here's my conversation for you Brothas and Sistas? Is it safe? Is it safe for me to move to your city's African-American neighborhood? Are there some things I should know before, I walk up to a person and say hello? Should I be scared?
For those neighborhoods that are not safe, how come? Would I be safer as an African-American female than an African-American male? What should my concerns be in your neighborhood?
Yesterday, I decided to walk to the neighborhood drug store. Heck, I did not get a good half block. Before, I noticed two young males, African-Americans for sure. One on bicycle one on foot, my instinct went on instant alert. Is one the lookout is my house safe? Should I backtrack to protect my possessions?
I slow my pace down as I look over my shoulder, and sigh in relief knowing that they had passed my house. But would they turn back, as I look backed, again and again. I had to make sure. It's not that I'm paranoid, it's fear. It comes from one young man, I surprised coming through one of my window, another who surprised before he reached the top of my stairs. Besides, moving from the neighborhood, how do I stop the next thug from coming through my door?
It's fear. I now see them a distance behind, coming in my direction. Hmmm, where are the safe pockets of escape, I think. Who will help me,if I need help? As the two young men turn towards the park. I feel they have given me space.distance.
I entered the drugstore, feeling secure. But shortly, I see them, the two young teenagers. Polite, quiet, friends for sure. They search for stuff they will share. Quiet, polite, handsome young boys. I am close enough to see the fuzz on the lip of the one I suspected as the look out.
I can't take my eye off of him, reminds me of my grandson, when he was that age. The young man,pulls at his pants. As he checks on his friend or brother. I am close enough to see the holes in probably his favorite jacket that he wears with pride. I am ashamed.
I have no sons. But what pain it must be to be an African-American male. We never make eye contact. Not wanting my pity. Perhaps, he had noticed each time I looked back over my shoulders. I had condemned them, me a strong sista. It was I who lacked confidence in his future. I looked back as I left the store. I would not see them, as they choose another route, safer from my watchful eye, probably.
I can't blame Jesse Jackson for this. This is my neighborhood. What happened that made me feel so unsafe among my own young kin? What must I do? Forget all the rest, but what must I do to restore my confidence and overcome the fear of youmg African-American brothas.
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Dialogue? About Race? Okay, if this dialogue is about name calling and that the use of inappropriate language in the workplace will cost you your job. Fine. Bring in African-American expertise to teach sensitivity classes with pay to raced whites who think African-Americans are their early morning joke.
But, here's my conversation for you Brothas and Sistas? Is it safe? Is it safe for me to move to your city's African-American neighborhood? Are there some things I should know before, I walk up to a person and say hello? Should I be scared?
For those neighborhoods that are not safe, how come? Would I be safer as an African-American female than an African-American male? What should my concerns be in your neighborhood?
Yesterday, I decided to walk to the neighborhood drug store. Heck, I did not get a good half block. Before, I noticed two young males, African-Americans for sure. One on bicycle one on foot, my instinct went on instant alert. Is one the lookout is my house safe? Should I backtrack to protect my possessions?
I slow my pace down as I look over my shoulder, and sigh in relief knowing that they had passed my house. But would they turn back, as I look backed, again and again. I had to make sure. It's not that I'm paranoid, it's fear. It comes from one young man, I surprised coming through one of my window, another who surprised before he reached the top of my stairs. Besides, moving from the neighborhood, how do I stop the next thug from coming through my door?
It's fear. I now see them a distance behind, coming in my direction. Hmmm, where are the safe pockets of escape, I think. Who will help me,if I need help? As the two young men turn towards the park. I feel they have given me space.distance.
I entered the drugstore, feeling secure. But shortly, I see them, the two young teenagers. Polite, quiet, friends for sure. They search for stuff they will share. Quiet, polite, handsome young boys. I am close enough to see the fuzz on the lip of the one I suspected as the look out.
I can't take my eye off of him, reminds me of my grandson, when he was that age. The young man,pulls at his pants. As he checks on his friend or brother. I am close enough to see the holes in probably his favorite jacket that he wears with pride. I am ashamed.
I have no sons. But what pain it must be to be an African-American male. We never make eye contact. Not wanting my pity. Perhaps, he had noticed each time I looked back over my shoulders. I had condemned them, me a strong sista. It was I who lacked confidence in his future. I looked back as I left the store. I would not see them, as they choose another route, safer from my watchful eye, probably.
I can't blame Jesse Jackson for this. This is my neighborhood. What happened that made me feel so unsafe among my own young kin? What must I do? Forget all the rest, but what must I do to restore my confidence and overcome the fear of youmg African-American brothas.
d
Cosmo -yanked online voting for videos
Well I was determined to beat the deadline for online voting for Kiri Davis video?
Oops, no online voting. Cosmo is convening a panel experts to select the winner of this contest:
Now you know what I'm thinking? Isn't that how Bush got appointed to the White House?
Oops, no online voting. Cosmo is convening a panel experts to select the winner of this contest:
We have determined that the online voting has been corrupted as a result of one or more instances of tampering with the voting process by users. As a result, none of the online votes will be counted, and we will submit all three of the semi-finalists to our panel of experts for final judging and selection of a winner.
Now you know what I'm thinking? Isn't that how Bush got appointed to the White House?
Illinois drivers gets no I-pass break from I-Zoom
It seems that the legislators decision to grant favoritism to Indiana drivers on the new toll roads has upset the state of Illinois. According to Chicago Tribune, the ITR privatization agreement does not provide a discount for I-Pass users. Indiana I-Zoom program offers a discount only to Indiana users. This slight by Indiana legislators has left a battle between Illinois and the ITR Concessions Company.
In what may be recorded under the heading I-PASS versus I-Zoom, Illinois and Indiana are feuding over what to charge tollway drivers who use transponders.Rest of story here.
On June 1, the Indiana Toll Road will activate its electronic toll system, called I-Zoom. Drivers using its transponders will get a 40 percent discount over those who pay cash in Indiana. They also would get a 50 percent discount when using Illinois toll roads.
But I-PASS users driving the Indiana Toll Road won't get a discount, and on Thursday Illinois officials threatened to retaliate by withdrawing the discounts Indiana drivers already are enjoying on Illinois tollways.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Bruce Davidson at the University of Saint Francis School
The University wanted to be a law school but it looks like they were safer in something more abstract like the arts.
The University of Saint Francis School of Creative Arts and the Canon Explorers of Light Program presented “An Evening with Bruce Davidson”. The free lecture was held at Gunderson Auditorium in Achatz Hall and was free to the public. Those who were in attendance could purchase books from the author after the lecture on the photographer's technique and body of work.
Bruce Davidson website
The University of Saint Francis School of Creative Arts and the Canon Explorers of Light Program presented “An Evening with Bruce Davidson”. The free lecture was held at Gunderson Auditorium in Achatz Hall and was free to the public. Those who were in attendance could purchase books from the author after the lecture on the photographer's technique and body of work.
Bruce Davidson website
He received the Guggenheim Fellowship in 1962 to document youth in the South during the Civil Rights movement. The work included images from the cities of Selma, Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama, as well as the earlier Freedom Ride photographs. In 1963, the Museum Of Modern Art in New York included these historically important images, among others, in a "one man" exhibition.Will need to go to website to see images.
Imus-you're fired !
From the Detroit Press, a statement from CBS:
Statement from CBS President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves:
Now how the Duke episode is not the same.
These young women were on the court playing for a championship win in basketball.
The Duke player lacross players were involved in a party that involved strippers.
Now which one of these activity do you think was inappropriate for students on campus? Something happened at the party with the strippers. There was not enough evidence.
Statement from CBS President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves:
"From the outset, I believe all of us have been deeply upset and revulsed by the statements that were made on our air about the young women who represented Rutgers University in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship with such class, energy and talent.
Those who have spoken with us the last few days represent people of goodwill from all segments of our society – all races, economic groups, men and women alike.
In our meetings with concerned groups, there has been much discussion of the effect language like this has on our young people, particularly young women of color trying to make their way in this society.
That consideration has weighed most heavily on our minds as we made our decision, as have the many emails, phone calls and personal discussions we have had with our colleagues across the CBS Corporation and our many other constituencies.
I want to thank all those who came to see us to express their views. We are now presented with a significant opportunity to expand on our record on issues of diversity, race and gender. We intend to seize that opportunity as we move forward together.”
Now how the Duke episode is not the same.
These young women were on the court playing for a championship win in basketball.
The Duke player lacross players were involved in a party that involved strippers.
Now which one of these activity do you think was inappropriate for students on campus? Something happened at the party with the strippers. There was not enough evidence.
Feigned politeness and denial
The title comes from a post at G-itch spot. As I stroll through the blogosphere to eavesdrop on conversations. ConverStations with conversations about injuries and triumphs of African-American communities, black communities. Trying to get a handle on the different takes on Imus comments. I posted a few.
Temple 3 stated its all about Jackson and Sharpton. I relax.
I am not a big fan of Jackson, one of among many warriors in the battle for civil rights. But, who am I to complain? So Temple 3 has a point. Why sit on the porch and keep a waving my fan waiting for Jackson or Sharpton to cool things down. The two are busy mixing it up and being blamed for so much other mess. No wonder folks are citing the high murder rate from each others hometown, waiting. Jesse ain't coming to stop the killings. Sad as the poem on Electronic Village.
Asabagne lays out a plan. Something that he shared with the freeslave long before Imus low blow hit the blogosphere. Those who are committed are committed. You know them. They are fearless and humble. What are their names? When we see them coming, we shake their hands, and tell them we will call them on Monday. But their names, we call them nobodies. They don't have the clout of Jesse or Al.
The second book of Asabagne suggest, more Gideons are needed. Jesse, nope,Sharpton no way, as a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. or Nelson Mandela or Gideon. They may have filled a void, Jackson and Sharpton, while we waited for someone else to come alone to solve our problems. But..
Bronze Trinity is in on a plan. Bronze Trinity wrote a petition to commit to making a change in patterns of behaviors. To push the button STOP on those who wish to play word games in debasing community. More than likely she will be very busy.
But she is in, her mind is working, young, and she will watch out for the miner's canary. Mirror of America requires us to look at us. We have such a person in our hometown. She had collected evidence upon evidence on the negative language in the music coming from our radio and its impact on our children. But few listens. Including a store stocking the shelves with something called "pimp juice." But not many are rushing to hear her message or funding her cause, because its just music. Well how long before our children starting drinking this and call it just soda pop.
Action must be taken. That is what the bloggers reinforced. Do something, write letters, email, call, walk let your voices be heard not muted. Lets' not whisper to one another, but go tell them . And we all know who them is, or do we?
That's what happen, was it not? It was all those in the know folks on the blogs , adding their ingredients into the recipe, of this is how much I know, and this is what I would do. Folks willing to share knowledge and information on how to get it done. That's what happened with Shaquanda Cotton, and what bout Katrina three years. We used the cheapest form of media outreach. We used the internet, we used cable radio, cable television, we used the tools that are public accessible to get the word out. Where those who work for MSM believe we are not news worthy.
We know Imus was wrong, and so many others before and after him will be wrong. The question was, and is what shall we do? and the answer or action was and is get rid of Imus. But Imus did not have clue that he could be brought down simply for calling those he targeted and believed it was okay to call nappy headed hos.
Yes that's what Black in Business says, Imus targeted Rutgers Women Basketball Stars. Heck, Imus probably thought, the girls wouldn't be offended, they hear it all the time. so that made it okay. But, just in case, the name calling did offend, he would sit down with them later, and maybe invite them all to his ranch. Who would care?
We cared, not corporate America, but we cared. Where is that lawsuit? It's a crime.
Go read temple 3.
Temple 3 stated its all about Jackson and Sharpton. I relax.
I am not a big fan of Jackson, one of among many warriors in the battle for civil rights. But, who am I to complain? So Temple 3 has a point. Why sit on the porch and keep a waving my fan waiting for Jackson or Sharpton to cool things down. The two are busy mixing it up and being blamed for so much other mess. No wonder folks are citing the high murder rate from each others hometown, waiting. Jesse ain't coming to stop the killings. Sad as the poem on Electronic Village.
Asabagne lays out a plan. Something that he shared with the freeslave long before Imus low blow hit the blogosphere. Those who are committed are committed. You know them. They are fearless and humble. What are their names? When we see them coming, we shake their hands, and tell them we will call them on Monday. But their names, we call them nobodies. They don't have the clout of Jesse or Al.
The second book of Asabagne suggest, more Gideons are needed. Jesse, nope,Sharpton no way, as a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. or Nelson Mandela or Gideon. They may have filled a void, Jackson and Sharpton, while we waited for someone else to come alone to solve our problems. But..
Bronze Trinity is in on a plan. Bronze Trinity wrote a petition to commit to making a change in patterns of behaviors. To push the button STOP on those who wish to play word games in debasing community. More than likely she will be very busy.
But she is in, her mind is working, young, and she will watch out for the miner's canary. Mirror of America requires us to look at us. We have such a person in our hometown. She had collected evidence upon evidence on the negative language in the music coming from our radio and its impact on our children. But few listens. Including a store stocking the shelves with something called "pimp juice." But not many are rushing to hear her message or funding her cause, because its just music. Well how long before our children starting drinking this and call it just soda pop.
Action must be taken. That is what the bloggers reinforced. Do something, write letters, email, call, walk let your voices be heard not muted. Lets' not whisper to one another, but go tell them . And we all know who them is, or do we?
That's what happen, was it not? It was all those in the know folks on the blogs , adding their ingredients into the recipe, of this is how much I know, and this is what I would do. Folks willing to share knowledge and information on how to get it done. That's what happened with Shaquanda Cotton, and what bout Katrina three years. We used the cheapest form of media outreach. We used the internet, we used cable radio, cable television, we used the tools that are public accessible to get the word out. Where those who work for MSM believe we are not news worthy.
We know Imus was wrong, and so many others before and after him will be wrong. The question was, and is what shall we do? and the answer or action was and is get rid of Imus. But Imus did not have clue that he could be brought down simply for calling those he targeted and believed it was okay to call nappy headed hos.
Yes that's what Black in Business says, Imus targeted Rutgers Women Basketball Stars. Heck, Imus probably thought, the girls wouldn't be offended, they hear it all the time. so that made it okay. But, just in case, the name calling did offend, he would sit down with them later, and maybe invite them all to his ranch. Who would care?
We cared, not corporate America, but we cared. Where is that lawsuit? It's a crime.
Go read temple 3.
Hip-Hop Sexism and Racism Denounciation
Families should read this denounciation from Bronzetrinity to their children. Perhaps some of these young children will stop having sex in the classroom.
My Hip-Hop Sexism and Racism Denounciation
I hereby solemnly declare that I will no longer purchase, listen to, endorse, watch, or in any other way consume anything from musicians or comedians who continue to denegrate women of African descent by calling them hoe, slut, whore or any other mysogynist epithet.
I also solemnly declare that I will no longer purchase, listen to, endorse, watch, or in any other way consume anything from musicians or comedians who continue to denegrate people of African descent by using the N-word or condoning Black-on-Black violence.
I believe with all my heart that artists and performers who engage in such business do not respect women, people of African descent, or themselves. Their minds have been corrupted to a point that they accept and further the history of oppression that has been enacted upon women and People of Colour for centuries. These people are corrupting our minds and our culture and I WILL NOT BE A PART OF IT!
From this moment on I will ONLY purchase, listen to, endorse, watch, or in any other way consume the works of musicians and comedians who present positive, uplifting, humourous, romantic, silly, interesting, creative, emotional, groundbreaking, remarkable, unusual, thought-provoking, challenging, or in any other way enjoyable content that DOES NOT debase women or people of African descent.
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