Are They Serious

I was wondering why Larry Porter was the only name I was hearing in the hunt for a replacement for Coach Tommy West. Then I saw his picture and it started to make sense.I think he is the only black in the running. I hope R.C. Johnson doesn't get the best football coach he ever hired for less than he is worth. I have always been critical of his handling of John Calipari. He went out and found the money to aid him in his fleecing of the basketball program over and over again. I don't want him to start to cut corners now.

The newspaper made a point to mention his present salary was $316,500 a year. Considerably less than they were paying Tommy West. He was earning nearly $1million for a marginally successful team in my opinion. http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/jul/23/west-gets-contract-extension/ I hope this isn't the equivalent of a bucket with a hole in the bottom. Tommy West told them to "get serious or get out." Are they serious?

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/nov/19/porter-has-own-cheerleaders/?partner=popular

It Didn't Work This Time

I don't know exactly what happened that day at the Wal-Mart, but I think Heather Ellis might be taking everyone for a ride here. The story keeps changing and so far none of the versions have been in her favor. Since Kennet Mo. was her home town. She shouldn't be oblivious to the racial climate if it's as bad as they are now claiming. This looks like a neck working incident that got out of hand. All of this could have been avoided if she had acted like a pastor's daughter going to medical school. Instead of a out of control sistah with a big behind and a toothy smile. You can bet this isn't her first rodeo. It didn't work this time.




http://news.aol.com/article/arrest-of-heather-ellis-at-missouri/768241

Only At CNN

This resignation amounts to taking one for the team. Though I don't think his absence will be long lived. It's more about the message that it sends. On a job where your boss is essentially telling you not to do your job. Unlike Lou Dobbs most employees would comply. But jobs like that aren't plentiful. Except maybe only at CNN.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/12/business/media/12dobbs.html?_r=1

So Peaceful

Some people have a knack for getting a pass and Congressman Steve Cohen is one of those people. He hasn't really done anything for his district but humor his constituents ignorance. Do we count renaming buildings and going to funerals as c0constituent service? He capitalizes on the fact that some blacks still believe the white mans ice is colder. Even if it is melting right before their eyes. This administration has passed a $787 billion stimulus package and they're still hoping for change. The cure-all lottery has turned out to be a disappointment. That's why the meeting was held in Whitehaven. He knew who would be in the audience. Since he wants to hear from all his voters. When is the next meeting being held in Millington? I bet it won't be so peaceful. http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/nov/15/cohen-meets-praise-at-forum/

Congratulations Deidre Shores

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/nov/12/13-year-old-memphis-girl-wins-today-shows-kid-repo/

Just Surviving

We finally get to see the infamous Melodia Dunn. The mother of the two children who lost their lives in the duplex fire last month.
Someone asked the question "what can we do to keep something like this from happening again?" It's no secret that as a parent you are responsible for the welfare of your children. So all young mothers already know this. You can't leave infants and small children alone in a house or car unattended. History has taught us on at least one other occasion. Something only has to happen once..I bet she remembers what happened to Aundria Jones http://indepcons.blogspot.com/2008/01/these-are-breaks.html

Instead of focusing only on the mother here. Has anyone noticed we haven't heard from these boy's father? Was anyone paying child support? I see they had their mother's last name. If we don't change the mindset of our young people. Nothing is going to change. In a few months it will be business as usual. It was rumored she was out dancing the same night of her oldest son's funeral. Getting ready to make a replacement. Humans are beginning to behave a lot like some animals. Instead of living they're just surviving.

Honor Thy Father

Since Michael Jackson's death I have listened to the media villainies Joe Jackson in the press. Often just repeating things Michael had said himself. My mind goes back to a passage in the bible.
Exodus 20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
If one doesn't believe in the bible they may not think there is a price to pay for dishonoring your father. Whatever you are you owe at least half of it to them. In the case of someone like Michael Jackson they owe even more.
Why should everyone benefit from the Jackson legacy except his father?

http://www.popeater.com/2009/11/10/joe-jackson-michael-money-estate/