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* See below, Associated Press series 'Torn From the Land,' which deals with the unlawful taking of black owned land in America:
(pending)
Other Topics:
* Gaza documentary from Al Jazeera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPE6vbKix6A ( viewer discretion advised for graphic content)
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December 27, 2024 Blogbit
Happy Birthday Timothee Chalamet (12/27) 💕 (and sending early birthday shout outs to John Legend and Denzel Washington (both on 12/28), and LeBron James and Tiger Woods (both on 12/30) 💕 Have an awesome day everyone 💕
See you on Sunday💕
P.S. Oh, and check back for a brief Media Gone Wrong. I will post or repost when I rework it
December 22, 2024 Blogbit
I don't usually shut the site down over the Winter holidays, because, at a mimimum, I typically mark Rod Serlings birthday (12/25) and some other events, but, after today, I think the site will be down until January 1, just to give myself a break. If by chance I should update the threads during the off time however, I will make a note on the homepage so that you won't have to check each page for an update. Just a heads up tho, I don't think I will be posting or updating anything before the new year. Instead, I am going to take some much needed time for myself, but will see you next year.
Until then, have a happy holiday, and I will Ttyl 💕
P.S. Oh, and of course you'll miss me (lol) but you know what they say... 'absence makes the heart grow fonder...' See you soon 💕
December 20, 2024 Blogbit
Shout Out: Hi Wendy. Nice to see you girl ! You look great! Big congrats to you and your son on his graduation ( thats what I be talkin bout tho) 💕
Seriously glad you're doing well tho, cause I was bouta pull up (real talk) 💕
Take care girl 💕
December 18, 2024 Blogbit
As you can see, other than the homepage, I haven't really updated the site, but I will... eventually. Ttyl 💕
Oh, and Happy Birthday Keith Richards . Getting in just under the wire , but still got time for a shout out. Hope your b - day was awesome
December 17, 2024 Blogbit
Happy Birthday to His Holiness, Pope Francis. May God bless and keep you now and in the coming new year
P.S. Send me some good energy and I'll send you some too XOX Merry Christmas
December 15, 2024 Blogbit
Awww snap !!! Shout out to Coach TC Taylor and JSU Tigers ... Winners of the 2024 Celebration 🏈 Bowl !!! Congratulations guys !!! Great job !!!
Dat's what I be talkin bout tho 😉
December 14, 2024 Blogbit
I moved the Jesse Jr post from yesterdays Homepage to its own thread ( see above tab). It won't be updated, but it and the accompanying video will be available ( for anyone who hasn't seen it) thru December 31. Other threads will be updated as time permits.
December 13, 2024 Blogbit
Sending hugs and prayers to Conan O'Brien following the loss of his father, Dr Thomas O'Brien , and his mother, Ruth O'Brien. We love you and are praying for you and your family 💕
December 12, 2024 Blogbit
Off to a late start today, but nevertheless, sending these late birthday shout outs to Shelia E and Dionne Warwick (December 12) and early birthday shout outs to Dick Van Dyke, Steve Buscemi, Morris Day, Jamie Foxx & Taylor Swift (December 13).
Wishing everyone a lovely day 💕
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Motown Christmas is streaming on Peacock ... with hosts Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey... just fyi 🎄
December 11, 2024 Blogbit
While the name Nikki Giovanni has always been a household name, I am not familiar with her work, although, admittedly, I probably should be. Of course, I knew she was a poet... and a celebrated one at that, but I honestly can not speak to , or about, any of her compositions, because, again, I am not familiar with her work. I do , however, understand what she represented to a certain generation of black women , if not a certain generation of black people. Simply, in 1968, just as the civil rights movement (as we knew it) came to a screeching halt, Nikki Giovanni emerged , and , without even trying, became a symbol... a symbol of our blackness... a symbol of our pride... a symbol of the movement ... and a symbol of the times. Most importantly though, Nikki Giovanni remained one... a symbol that is -- a symbol of who we once were in America. And for that alone, she should, and will, be remembered 💕
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Updates to the site and other threads, will be made as time permits. And just fyi, yesterdays post (originally added as "Real Talk"), can be found under the newly established "Dear Diary" tab, which, like other threads, will be updated as time permits.
December 7, 2024 Blogbit
Congratulations Jackson State University, winner of the SWAC Championship !!!
But see, dats what I be talkin' 'bout tho 🙃
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I fully understand that, in order for the Homepage posts to work, they need to be added on time, which is typically around 3 am , if not sooner. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond my control, I can't always post in a timely manner ( which was the case today) , but , again, most days, I try to update the Homepage by 3 am EST. If I don't, it means something came up. Soooo, that being said, sorry for todays late post (because its nearly noon), but better late than not at all.
Happy Saturday ya'll. Stay warm 💕 It's cold out there 🥶, but, 'sposed to warm up tomorrow (let's hope) 💕
P.S. Check back over the weekend for updates to other threads ... (not making any promises, but I'll try) 💕
December 5, 2024 Blogbit
Per the Homepage, the Montgomery bus boycott began on December 5, 1955, in protest of Montgomery , Alabama's racially segregated bus system. While this is a much celebrated moment in history, what is not so celebrated or discussed, is the aftermath of the boycott... the aftermath of the fight. For instance, most of the movement's key figures, including Dr King , Rev Ralph Abernathy and Rosa Parks, were forced to leave town as a result of the ongoing harassment , violence and threats they faced in the days and weeks after the boycott ended. So, while the boycott and related litigation effectively put an end to the segregated bus system, the victory came at a price that is rarely spoken about.
December 2, 2024 Blogbit (edited 12/3/24 @ 8:53 am EST)
I know for a fact that I'm being censored. That is, in August, 2023, when I lost the ability to create, edit and upload audio, I THOUGHT I was being censored, but now I KNOW I am. Keep in mind that , during all of my years online, audio has always been my preferred mode of communication. Over the years, I used several devices to create audio content, but in mid August 2023, the ability to make audio ceased -- simultaneously -- on all devices. Fast forward to this past Summer, when I realized that I had the app on a laptop that hadn't been booted up since 2021 ( note: it hadnt been booted up, because I'd lost the power cord, but replaced it over the Summer (fyi). In any case, I bought the new power cord and booted the laptop up. Initially, everything worked like a charm , including the internet connection, so I made an audio or two, (sans the ability to edit), but almost immediately thereafter, couldn't connect to the internet. All of a sudden, the driver was missing-- or so says the error message. Anyway, I could still make audio. I just couldn't upload anything, so I made a few audios, one about Canton, and one or two about the election (post and pre), but , again, I couldnt connect to the internet, or upload the files, because-- according to the error message, a driver was missing. Frankly, I think there is some type of remote tampering, because, oddly enough, despite the inability to upload or connect to the interent, the audios, at least some of them, appear to be leaking, as I have seen a few people repeating my words almost verbatim. Sooo, you do the math.
One fun fact ? I learned over the Summer, that this particular app was sold last year-- to a big corporation, no less. Apparently it was sold around the end of 2023, or at least thats when the sale was finalized. So I'm not sure how that relates to the issues I've been having, but , one things for sure... I was not having these sort of issues before it was sold. In any case, learning about the sale shed some light on this particular app, but what about the other apps I'd been using? They all gave out at the same time.
Talk about things that make you say 'Hmmm."
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Remember the money order that went missing over the Summer? I talked about it here. Actually, there were several money orders that went missing. All but one came back. The $200 one never came back, and never got to the receipient ( or so I was told). It was so weird because, I had been paying that, and similar bills by mail for years-- and usually by money order, but until last Summer, I never had an issue. Anyway, it was just by chance that I called to confirm that it was received-- only to find that it was not ( or so I was told). In any case, it just happened that I was able to replace it, but it cost me. I had to cancel the first one for a fee, purchase another one, and then send it over night @ $250, which included the overnight shipping fee. Then I waited just over thirty days for a $180 cashiers check ( less the $20 cancellation fee, which covered the cost of replacing the missing money order). Altogether I paid $70 to replace the money order, and then had to wait over a month for the replacement check. The fact that I had to cough up nearly $500 for a single bill put a hurt on me tho, because I needed that money for something else. I really did not have it at that time , but I didn't have a choice. I had to pay the bill (or rather, repay the bill), with funds that had been earmarked for something else.
Now I'm behind on that same bill, and it might not work out so well this time, because at the moment, I don't have it. Plus, they claim they were trying to reach me about the bill, but I don't know about that, because I don't see any missed calls, so, the whole, "I couldn't reach you," line might be a bunch of hooey, because I can always be reached-- if just by email. Soooo , not sure whats going to happen at this point, but I think I'm bouta get played-- sorta like I did with another debt collector who changed my due date from the 6th to the 29th without notice, which allows him to tag on a $400 fee for a $45 bill if I don't pay on the new date.
Finally, there's more going on, but I can only say so much, because there are too many people following for the wrong reason., so the less I say the better.
There's a real effort to set me back tho, and it's been going on for a while-- to say nothing about being stalked and surveilled-- especially if I go near a mail box. They just be waiting for me at the mailbox ( real talk). Of course, I've been dealing with mail drama for years, but its getting worse, because of my business presence, and almost impossible to send or receive mail. Frankly, the entire year has been a bust in that respect, but, like they say in da hood, " You doin too much. Thats why they messin witchu. You doin too much. "
Yep... they're probably right 💕
December 1, 2024 Blogbit
One reason why so many women in media use their platform to toy with me, is because, they can not otherwise get noticed. Its just that simple.
Perhaps someday however, they will break away from their school girl antics, and demonstrate respect for themselves and their profession. Until then, both they and the media that employs them, will continue to be irrelevant.
November 30, 2024 Blogbit
There are people out there who look like they do not even know how to get on the internet, yet when they see me they react. That said, I wish I could live off that attention, but I can not.
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One things for sure, the ghouls ( and they come in many forms), are always present this time of year. I guess they don't wanna miss nuthin. I'm just wondering why they don't go stalk 'Call Her Daddy.' Of course, I know thats not who they're obsessin about, but thats who they're TOLD they're obsessin about, so I think they should go stalk her, instead of me. What ya'll think? (lol)
By the way tho, she's owned by Spotify and Sirius, so when you're corporate controlled like that, mentions and the like, are routinely planted in media, so as to send you into orbit, or create a similar illusion. At the end of the day then, even if one doesn't know her, one feels as if one should, and THAT, my friend, is by design.
Suffice to say tho, that, the aforementioned constitutes the classic pimp and ho business model, but then, most industry is configured in a pimp and ho like manner. In fact, ALL industry is configured in a pimp and ho like manner -- even your
9-5. That is, your employer is the pimp, and , as an employee, you are its ho. Its just that simple. One pimps, and one hoes, with the pimp making the lions share of the profits. Thats the way industry works, unless of course, one figures out how to be both pimp and ho, in which case, one will have to learn to watch ones back, especially if one is a member of a historically oppressed group.
You feel me? 😉
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On a completely other note, the ODJFS drama is not just a result of misconduct. Its a result of jealousy. They're jealous, and I don't blame them, but its reminiscent of the way my unemployment claim was handled: filed in August, paid in April (due to the delays that they purposefully imposed). All in all, it was insane.
Just keep in mind that this is the same agency that admittedly paid billions of fraudulent unemployment claims during the pandemic, but yet took months to process the piddling amount of money that I was eligible to receive. Go figure.
November 27, 2024 Blogbit
After today, I probably won't be online again until Saturday or Sunday, so just fyi. That said, I had a holiday audio greeting to post, but, not jumping thru any hoops to add it, soooo, since I'm still having issues adding and making audio, it'll have to wait-- as I am only doing what is humanly possible around here, but hopefully at some point before the holiday season is over, I will be able to add it. Ttyl 💕
November 24, 2024 Blogbit
I just found out that ODJFS has no legal basis whatsoever to block my SNAP benefits. I discovered this after conducting my own thorough research, because, with so much stalling, I began to wonder if maybe they DID have a legitimate basis, but they don't-- at least not a basis in law. Remember, this drama has been going on since early 2023, when the benefits were cancelled in error. In any case, at this point, I don't have time to rehash all of what has transpired, but suffice to say that it has been designed to cause burden and delay. I just want what I am entitled to tho-- which is back benefits at this point: all of them. The bottom line is that poverty comes with some perks, and I want them... all of them.. just like all the rest of the po folk.
On a related note, I don't think po folk were intended to be celebrities, because when I walk into a community meal, food bank or other similar setting ,they can't believe I'm there, and/or, I end up paying a very high price for being me. That said, I'm not sure its worth it at this point. In fact, I know its not.
November 20, 2024 Blogbit
Happy Native American Heritage Month. Sorry I won't be able to post this time around, but thinking of ya'll and sending love 💕
Ttyl 💕
November 14, 2024 Blogbit
Did ya'll watch Club Shay Shay this week? Ms Pat was on with a very riveting interview. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and really appreciated her candor. I watched that one, and also the one from last week with Karlous Miller. It was very entertaining too (ie. just two bruhs hanging out shootin da breeze). Make sure you see them both. You'll really enjoy them 💕
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Yesterday, I added a post for today , but it deleted itself before I saved it, so I'll have to try to remember what I said and repost at some point. Actually, I remember the gist of what I said, I just have to remember how I said it. I'll post when I do.
Ttyl 💕
update: Give me a minute on this, I'll get to it when I can
November 12, 2024 Blogbit
I would be remiss not to acknowledge the tragic events that marred many of this years HBCU Homecoming celebrations, including this past weekend at Tuskeegee University. Prayers and condolences go out to all who've been effected by this senseless tragedy.
November 11, 2O24 Blogbit
So, HBCU Homecoming season has officially come to an end, but due to the election, we did not post last Monday, and opted to resume today. That said, today is the last day for our HBCU Homecoming Shout Outs (until next year, that is). But haven't they been fun? I thought so. In fact, maybe we'll think of another way to continue the HBCU vibe on Mondays. We'll see. Until then, watch & enjoy this weeks installment, but please don't steal our swag (lol) 💕
November 9, 2024 Blogbit
If you're like me, and wanted (but, as yet, had not been able) to see the 'Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64 Eyes of the Storm' exhibit ... no worries, because the exhibition ( which is more or less a photographic history of Beatlemania), is still on tour from now thru next year. So, for more information regarding current and upcoming dates and venues for the exhibition, click here
P.S. Seeing the exhibit is definitely at the top of my "to do" list (real talk) 💕
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I'm thinking seriously about selling some specialty items for the holidays, such as unscented blessed oil , scented blessed oil , bayberry candles, and prayer clothes. If I decide to do this, the items will be offered on this site, but you would have to place your order by November 30, for guaranteed delivery by December 22. I'm just thinking about it for now. I'll let you know what I decide to do. At a minimum, I will sell unscented blessed oil thru Nov 30, but we'll see. And yes, I make it myself 💕
(see Matthew 6:17)
update: Nope... maybe next year tho
November 8, 2024 Blogbit
So, where are the Pfizer lawsuit headlines? And its not just Pfizers Covid vaccine thats under fire. Its also Depo-Provera, a contraceptive distributed by Pfizer that Plaintiffs claim caused cancer, consequently, the Big Pharma giant is now being sued for deceptive advertising. For more info on the Depo - Provera lawsuits, click here
For more info on the Covid vaccine lawsuits click here. And for more info on Pfizer in general, check out The Pfizer Papers: Pfizers Crimes Against Humanity by Naomi Wolf, which is available at amazon.com
November 11, 2O24 Blogbit
So, HBCU Homecoming season has officially come to an end, but due to the election, we did not post last Monday, and opted to resume today. That said, today is the last day for our HBCU Homecoming Shout Outs (until next year, that is). But haven't they been fun? I thought so. In fact, maybe we'll think of another way to continue the HBCU vibe on Mondays. We'll see. Until then, watch & enjoy this weeks installment, but please don't steal our swag (lol) 💕
November 9, 2024 Blogbit
If you're like me, and wanted (but, as yet, had not been able) to see the 'Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64 Eyes of the Storm' exhibit ... no worries, because the exhibition ( which is more or less a photographic history of Beatlemania), is still on tour from now thru next year. So, for more information regarding current and upcoming dates and venues for the exhibition, click here
P.S. Seeing the exhibit is definitely at the top of my "to do" list (real talk) 💕
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I'm thinking seriously about selling some specialty items for the holidays, such as unscented blessed oil , scented blessed oil , bayberry candles, and prayer clothes. If I decide to do this, the items will be offered on this site, but you would have to place your order by November 30, for guaranteed delivery by December 22. I'm just thinking about it for now. I'll let you know what I decide to do. At a minimum, I will sell unscented blessed oil thru Nov 30, but we'll see. And yes, I make it myself 💕
(see Matthew 6:17)
update: Nope... maybe next year tho
November 8, 2024 Blogbit
So, where are the Pfizer lawsuit headlines? And its not just Pfizers Covid vaccine thats under fire. Its also Depo-Provera, a contraceptive distributed by Pfizer that Plaintiffs claim caused cancer, consequently, the Big Pharma giant is now being sued for deceptive advertising. For more info on the Depo - Provera lawsuits, click here
For more info on the Covid vaccine lawsuits click here. And for more info on Pfizer in general, check out The Pfizer Papers: Pfizers Crimes Against Humanity by Naomi Wolf, which is available at amazon.com
October 21, 2024 Blogbit
Poppa's House premieres tonight @ 9 pm EST on CBS. It stars Damon Wayans and his son, Damon Wayans Jr. Hmmm... looks like Monday nights just got relevant again.
October 16, 2024 Blogbit
So, five states (ie. Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Utah) are suing Pfizer for deceptive practices and false claims with regard to the Covid vaccine. No surprise there right? I mean, didnt we all see this coming? I sure did. At this point tho, my five bucks says they'll probably settle these claims and keep it moving. What does your five bucks say?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubZvXkLHCwU
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As for the Sean Combs case, they really need to just set a normal bond and let him bail out... like e'rrybody else.
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As for my ongoing USDA drama... it's just dragging along at the moment, perhaps deliberately so, and most likely because they know that, eventually, I will be ineligible for benefits. Nevertheless, while I'm eligible, I want what I'm entitled to. Whats funny tho, is that a settlement was proposed and almost reached last year. That is, I was willing to sign off on it, but the agency backed out at the last minute, after initially agreeing to it. They were probably told not to sign it tho, because theres no way they could be that wishy washy. In any case, the settlement offer was a lesser version of what I asked for, but it was better than nothing, so I was willing to sign off and be done with it. Of course, they would never make it that easy for me. Per previous posts tho, I've been having issues with ODJFS/SNAP for years. In fact, over the years, they either made all sorts of errors that escalated to higher ups before eventually being resolved, or they couldnt believe I was there in the first place (lol). Ditto for all the other poor people in the waiting room, as no one could wrap their head around the fact that I was there to apply for assistance -- just like them (lol). Like I keep saying tho, I can't live off the attention, but apparently people think I can, or expect me to.
Both the program and participants have suffered since the government discontinued the practice of assigning a case worker to each applicant or benefits receipient tho. So now, its just anything goes since these changes were implemented. Plus, these days, you dial an 800 number and wait forever, or get whoever. Moreover, you never know who is accessing your file, tampering with it etc. At least when there were case workers, you had a point person, and could place blame if something went wrong... and/or submit whatever was needed if something was missing... not anymore.
The bottom line then?
The program ran more efficiently when there were case workers, and ran super efficiently when ODJFS offices were set up in the neighborhoods to serve the applicants and receipients. They stopped that years ago tho, and it hasnt been the same since.
October 9, 2024 Blogbit
Here's hoping Sean Combs request to be released on bond is granted, as there's absolutely no legally sound reason why it should not be. Afterall, its 'innocent until proven guilty,' not 'guilty until proven innocent.'
September 24, 2024 Blogbit
Wow, maybe this guy has my money order (lol). It never did show up.
https://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/2024/09/us-mail-carrier-accused-of-pilfering-checks-from-lakewood-to-sell-to-counterfeiters.html
p.s. I ended up replacing the money order, paid $15 to cancel the lost one, waited over thirty days for the replacement check, and spent $50 to overnight the new money order to the merchant. So I lost money , and never saw the original money order again. And the merchant never received it either. That is, the merchant got the new one, but not the original one. And, generally speaking, I have mail thats missing in action, so, I have no confidence in the mail system -- none at all. As far as I'm concerned, USPS has been suspect since 2012 , and got increasingly worse over the years.
September 21, 2024 Blogbit
Watch out for Twitter comments ya'll , because I continue to allege and assert that Twitter has a team of writers in place that create content (such as comments), in an effort to control the narrative. So, its primarily a propaganda machine. Beware !!!
Ditto for Youtube tho really ... in that, I allege, it also writes comments and generates likes for its self authored comments, in many instances.
September 18, 2024 Blogbit
So, according to Media Take Out, Sean Combs was trying to buy Paramount Plus before all of the legal drama set in, with the implication being that the legal drama was intended to (and did) thwart his efforts. Thats interesting, because I thought this was about his stake in Revolt TV, which he had to forfeit after all of the drama set in.
Heres the link to the Media Take Out article:
https://mediatakeout.com/exclusive-diddy-was-trying-to-buy-cbs-mtv-before-allegations/
September 7, 2024 Blogbit (edited 2:33 pm EST)
The nursing home industry is a frightful thing. I have always known that, consequently, I would never put anyone in there, as these facilities are generally characterized by poor help or no help, abusive staff, neglect and more. And there are few exceptions. Suffice to say that, you may enter in good or reasonably good health, but theres a near gurantee that you will deteriorate on a physical, psychological and emotional level if you stay there too long. That said, you better pray that you maintain all your faculties, or have a power of attorney while you're in there, because if you don't , you will not get out of "the home." Why? Because you are a pay check for the company that owns "the home," thats why -- thus you ain't going nowhere. Of course, if you push too hard to leave, or someone pushes on your behalf, "the home," or somewhere therein, will try to make you a ward of the state, especially if you have assets. In fact, the effort to make someone a ward of the state, generally only happens if there are assets. If you do NOT have assets, trust and believe, "the home," or the county and state in which "the home" is situated, will NOT try to appoint a guardian, or make you a ward of the state, because, again, this only happens if you have assets. If you are penniless, they will not try to make you a ward of the state, but they WILL take yo house when you die. Real Talk.
And just in case you think the state ombudsman can help you... think again. The state ombudsmans office is worse than a joke, and is set up so that, only the victim or resident can seek the ombudsmans help. It will not act on behalf of a family member who reports that "the home" won't let the resident out for a doctors appointment, mammogram, dental appointment, visit to the BMV, family function, holiday, or etc. It will not act on behalf of a family member who reports that "the home" unplugged the residents phone, so that it is not accessible for in bound or outbound calls, and, as such, the resident can not be reached. It will not act on behalf of a family member who reports that the residents television does not work, and, as such, the residents "stay" is comparable to being in solitary confinement at a prison. It will not act on behalf of a family member who reports that , at one time, the residents "bedding" consisted of a mattress on the floor-- no bed frame, no box spring, just a mattress on the floor. It will not act on behalf of a family member who reports this type of "care" as abuse, if not torture. It will not act on behalf of a family member who reports that at least one member of the nursing home staff takes her break in the residents room, despite that staff have designated break areas, and residents rooms are not among them. It will not act on behalf of a family member who reports that "the home" is billing for physician and dental services , that are not being performed, and have never been performed during the residents "tenture" at "the home." It will not act on behalf of a family member who reports that a member of "the homes" nursing staff was having an affair with the residents husband, and seeking monetary favors from same. It will not act on behalf of a family member who suggests that, at a minimum, the aforementioned nurse should be terminated for unethical behavior. It will not act on behalf of a family member who alleged that the resident was being drugged at one point, which was evidenced by the presence of hundreds of loose, tiny green pills that the family member observed in the residents lower dresser drawer, and also evidenced by the fact that the resident was extremely incoherent with glassy eyes. No, the ombudsman will not act on behalf of a family member who raises such concerns. Instead, it will only act on behalf of the victim or resident who raises such concerns , which is problematic if the victim/resident has deteriorated to the point where he or she can not speak effectively for him or herself. So, despite instances where there is clear abuse occurring, and events are playing out that are unethical or harmful to the resident, the ombudsman will do nothing in the face of it-- unless and until the resident makes contact with the ombudsman, despite that he or she may be unable to do so. Long story short ? The nursing home industry is nothing more than a self serving money grab for those who own them, and death chambers for those who reside there. So beware... watch yo back ... because if you go into "the home," nine times outta ten, you ain't coming out alive... but if you do ( ie. come out alive) it won't be without a fight.
September 6, 2024 Blogbit
(note: Below is a re-worked version of a post that I added yesterday, but inadvertently deleted thereafter. That said, this isn't exactly what I said or how I said it, but its close, fyi):
Regardless of how heinous the act, 14 year old Apalachee High School shooting suspect, Colt Gray, should not be tried as an adult, because, pursuant to Georgia Code Title 39-1-1, Gray is a minor. Likewise, TJ Lane, who was convicted for Ohio's 2012 Chardon High School shooting, should not have been tried as an adult, because, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3109.51, Lane was a minor at the time of the incident.
That being said, all fifty states, plus the District of Columbia, have clearly established the legal definition of an adult. In Alabama and Nebraska, it is 19. In Misssissippi, it is 21. In Georgia, Ohio and all other states, plus the District of Columbia, it is 18. The bottom line then, is that the rules are there for a reason, and, in the interest of justice, they must be adhered to, or amended in a manner that is consistent with law, but they can not continue to be amended from the bench , or by rogue prosecutors in pursuit of a conviction at any cost.
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Speaking of the TJ Lane case though, since Lane was determined to be "mentally insane" following a competency exam ahead of the proceedings, how on Earth was he deemed fit to stand trial ?! Given the circumstances, Lane should have been found "not guilty by reason of insanity." Instead, he was tried ... as an adult ... no less!!! And the fact that Lane was tried, despite the results of his mental competency evaluation, raises serious questions that are long overdue to be asked in an equally long overdue effort to void Lanes conviction.
That Lane was determined to be mentally incompetent, but still went to trial , is just one part of the problem, because, again, Lane, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3109.51, was a minor. And even amateur sleuth's like myself know, that a suspects juvenile status is not up for debate. In other words... it is what it is, because juvenile status is clearly defined by the Ohio Revised Code as "under 18 years of age." Lane was 17, and as such... a minor, consequently, he should not have been tried as an adult.
That Assistant Geauga County Prosecutor Nicholas Burling, and then Geauga County prosecutor, now 14th District US Congressman David Joyce, improperly tried Lane as an adult, is just one of two grave errors that should be the basis of an effort to void Lanes conviction. The other error relates to the fact that Lane was tried in spite of a psychiatric evaluation that determined him to be mentally insane. Other errors include, but are not limited to: (1) the Courts denial of defendants Motion For Change of Venue, which it sought in response to extensive "news coverage and community passions," (2) Lane's guilty plea, which, arguably, may have been entered as a result of coercion , and (3) Ineffective counsel, because, at the end of the day, Lane relied on counsel Ian Friedman and Mark DeVan to call the shots, and thats precisely what they did. Unfortunately, based on a review of the record, those "shots" were, arguably, not called with Lanes best interests in mind, but that of the prosecutor and the county in general.
One things for sure, Geauga County was eager to wrap the Lane case up. It wanted somebody behind bars, and the case and all of the media scrutiny and publicity that went with it, to go away. So, it did and it has. That is, Geauga County did wrap the case up, and the scrutiny and publicity has subsided... for the time being anyway-- at least until a defense attorney or civil rights organization with some real swag, steps forward to void Lanes conviction, because a conviction entered under the aforementioned circumstances, simply, can not stand.
( note: in light of Lanes guilty plea, no trial was actually held, but given the results of his competency exam, he should have been deemed unfit to stand trial, and a "not guilty by reason of insanity" plea should have been entered and allowed. In fairness to DeVan and Friedman though, it was their intent to enter a 'not guilty by reason of insanity plea,' but they encountered resistance from Prosecutor Burling. Still , DeVan and Friedman should have fought harder on all fronts, because they owed it to their client to do so).
August 2, 2024 Blogbit
August 2, 2024 Blogbit
So, below is the response that I recently received from the Ohio Department of Development regarding the HEAP application that I submitted, but never received a response to (and of course the program is now closed ).
Here's the response:
So, below is the response that I recently received from the Ohio Department of Development regarding the HEAP application that I submitted, but never received a response to (and of course the program is now closed ).
Here's the response:
Thank you for contacting the Home Energy Assistance Program
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to check if you still require any assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out by sending us another email and I’ll be happy to assist you further.
explore our website at energyhelp.ohio.gov to gain a better understanding of the available options.
Thank you for your attention.
And this was the follow up that was received in a separate email on the same day:
And this was the follow up that was received in a separate email on the same day:
Dear ,
Your request has been marked as resolved. Please see the resolution notes below.
Resolution notes (if any):
If you still need additional information, please reply to this email to reopen your case.
Ohio Department of Development
Development.Ohio.Gov
So, obviously, I continue to pay a tremendous price for being me , since this is clearly a game. As I have said in the past tho, Ohio will always be my permanent place of residence, because I will not allow the state and its corrupt officials and employees to run me out, despite that is clearly what they are trying to do. I'll have to talk more about the state and other issues I 've had in and with it at some point down the road however, because I really don't have time for it right now.
Pathetic tho isn't it? And to think , someone, namely Lydia Mihaliks, gets paid to run this sloppy outfit ( ie. Ohio Department of Development).
July 30, 2024 Blogbit
When cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer get through "asking questions" about Basheer Jones, maybe they 'll ask a few questions about former attorney general, now Governor Mike De Wine, and how he used the Ohio Attorney Generals office to take control of Mt Zion Baptist Church , despite he had no legal standing whatsoever to do so. Where's the investigation on that? And how and why has all of Ohio media either ignored that story or distorted it? Moreover, where's the FBI investigation on DeWines takeover, or were they in on it?
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