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Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)
QUOTE (Jomo @ May 19 2008, 09:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Tre.....

Does Marcel still work at HI? If not, who knows someone that works at Holiday Inn Sunspree in Mo Bay?

I heard rumor all employees got letters stating their services are no longer needed. Andre's mom said she heard they were picketing in front of the hotel in protest and blocking all guests from entering and exiting. She said they called in the police.

Only problem I have with that story is if they fired all the employees, how did they have guests at all? I am thinking maybe they got letters stating WHEN their services would no longer be needed and it coincides with what I heard before.

Anyhow, I need some confirmation and we can't get a hold of Richard. Anyone know anything?


link:
Holiday Inn sends 60 workers on Permanent Holiday

Edited by Jamaica to CT, 19 May 2008 - 09:27 PM.

Jamaica to CTFemale02008-05-19 21:27:00
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QUOTE (Jomo @ May 16 2008, 11:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My night just went to surreal.....a speeding car just hit the for sale sign of one neighbor's house and crashed into the tree on my neighbor (and cousins) front lawn. Then, they ran. Of course, I missed it all cause I was in the tub. I did manage to see all the police, CSI, and the two truck that parked on my lawn to tow it away.

Crazy!


Our crazy story....Damien's car broke down last Friday. It wouldn't start after he ran into a store. He was on his way to pick up my daughter from the train station. I was working late that night so I called AAA thinking the battery needed a jump. We finally had the car towed. Went out to dinner and Target...didn't get home until midnight. We had so many plans that weekend now we have to share a car mad.gif Walked in the house...no electricity. We've had power shortages for no reasons before so I didn't pay attention until I noticed two of neighbors had lights on. The electricity was closed so nothing we could do until 7 the next morning.

Meanwhile is Damien is pacing the floor then putting up boobie traps just in case someone decides to break in wacko.gif He said he had a bad feeling something bad is going to happen. I'm like - boy, are you crazy...go to bed. Besides, what else could go wrong....

5:35 Saturday morning...someone is BANGING on our door. I'm thinking it better be Pepco (electric company). I'm half sleep when I opened the door...it's
the POLICE asking if I had an Impala. I said no but my neighbor's boyfriend drives one....I drive a Malibu. I was about to close the door when he said I traced the tags to this house and your car has been involved in an ACCIDENT. I said that's impossible because I parked my car right infront of our apartment...I saw my car is sitting on the grass. Someone hit it dead on...knocked it outta the parking spot into another car.

I ran upstairs to wake up Damien. He thought I was playing a trick on him...

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Jamaica to CTFemale02008-05-19 17:53:00
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QUOTE (nannygirl82 @ May 19 2008, 05:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone!!!


just got Kaila's pics done today....there were so many to pick from..this one was the cutest!!



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Jamaica to CTFemale02008-05-19 17:50:00
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QUOTE (BelwinMills @ May 15 2008, 06:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations Jason!! kicking.gif

JAENGLISH CONGRATS!!! kicking.gif

Ditto!
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-05-15 18:50:00
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Best wishes to Mike and Kirk on their interviews tomorrow! good.gif
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-05-05 19:07:00
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QUOTE (Jomo @ May 4 2008, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
JA to CT...........no one we know, knows where that Brenda is. I asked last night. Sorry!

Thanks for asking...I appreciate it. I'll keep trying to see if I can find someone who may know where she is.
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-05-04 18:44:00
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QUOTE (nannygirl82 @ May 4 2008, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
http://cid-066381b80...ive.com/photos/

this link should work to see pics.....

Shauna, she is so precious and cute and pretty in pink!!
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-05-04 18:38:00
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QUOTE (nannygirl82 @ Apr 27 2008, 05:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i added some pics to yahoo.....enjoy wub.gif

Shuana- she is soo cute too, and look at all of that hair! I had a lot, lot of hair on my face and head and still do.
....and those chubby cheeks. In one of the pics she looks annoyed, like how dare you disturb me to take my pics laughing.gif

all these beautiful babies luv.gif
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-27 17:14:00
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QUOTE (sus @ Apr 27 2008, 09:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jamaica to CT @ Apr 26 2008, 11:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Novelette how are your allergies? I have been suffering so much the last couple of weeks. My voice is barely audible and I have the worst post nasal drip.


My allergies are horrible and I agree with the post nasal drip - Admin professionals day didn't help last week - everyone had fresh flowers on their desk!

I have been using the neti pot 2-3 times a DAY, trying to keep ahead of the infection that usually follows my allergies.

How do you like the neti pot? I'm afraid to use it but I hear that it helps a lot of people. I get injections regularly but I still suffer in the spring. I've considering using the neti pot but I keep putting it off.
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-27 09:14:00
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Oh I forgot to add...Jax you look good too. When I had my last surgery I tried to look good after recovery, but it I had a bad reaction to the anesthesia so... sleepy.gif
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-27 08:41:00
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QUOTE (BelwinMills @ Apr 27 2008, 08:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Michele I added some pics on the yahoo site.

Welcome mom2to!! All the best with your journey.

We are going home this afternoon.

I just saw them, she is soooo cute. I read in the "baby' thread where you said that she's laid back. Enjoy that too! Thanks for posting them. I'm assuming that you don't have to go back to school until the fall so enjoy your time with your precious bundle and take it easy girl!!!

Edited by Jamaica to CT, 27 April 2008 - 08:30 AM.

Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-27 08:30:00
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QUOTE (momto2 @ Apr 27 2008, 07:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
First I would like to say Hello! I have spent days reading in order to try to "meet" as many of you as possible smile.gif You all are such nice group and I think it is wonderful how everyone is so helpful...Lord knows I am overwelmed and I considered myself pretty smart to start with wacko.gif I dont know if its because I started this with a "ill never get this attitude" or what but Im sure u will get sick of me reallll soon...Im not sure which one of u it was but I do want to thank the person who welcomed me to the board...It was my first official welcome and I guess I erased it cause I cant find it and I dont remember exactly who it was (I think it was Trewlany but correct me if Im wrong) Anyway the knowledge u all have Im sure will be helpful and thank u in advance...Ok my first question...lol where do I start? I think the K-1 fiance visa is goin to be our route (he would rather we get married now but I told him I thought it was easier to do this rather thn K-3) please correct me if Im wrong...but what does he need to have already before I even send in the application? He never got a birth certificate so does he have to have that in hand before the start? should he also already have a passport? Well group Im goin to apologize now cause I know Im goin to get worse with the thousands of questions...but I have faith between u all and prayers it will all work out...off topic but I get to see my honey friday only for a long weekend but any time is better than none...so Ill be in good spirits for this week now next...lol not so sure

Welcome momto2! This group is really helpful and I'm sure you'll get great answers and advise and share in some fun along the way.

Michele

Edited by Jamaica to CT, 27 April 2008 - 06:52 AM.

Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-27 06:51:00
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QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Apr 27 2008, 07:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Apr 27 2008, 07:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As a Mom of two no0pb.gif African-American Males it worries me that their lives aren't as valued as others.


I'm so sorry...I meant...THREE boys...I forgot my little KJ... blush.gif ...how could I? I'm trying to move everything from 2 to 3...including my mind! I think it will be better when he gets here!

Gill

I hope you can get him here soon. It will be better when he comes home good.gif


Have a good day everyone!
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-27 06:46:00
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First of all nice to see all the new Mama's online biggrin.gif - Shauna a C-Section is no easy Chica...take your time and HEAL!!

Ok, look I am not trying to start ish...I remember the crazy Jena 6 convo we had a few months back and I don't want to go back there! But, something has been bothering me all day and I HAVE TO GET THIS OUT!!!

I AM MAD AS HELL!!! Can someone please explain to me how cops can fire 50 bullets and MURDER an unarmed man and WALK away without not even a bat of a lash? What get's me so upset is the cops ADMITTED that they did NOT identify themselves to Sean Bell and his Friends when they pulled out there weapons!!

So imagine one of our fiance's is coming out of a club the MORNING OF YOUR WEDDING!! You get into your car and you see 3-4 men in plain clothes pull out guns and say NOTHING!!!!! I'm sorry, I guess my a$$ would have been dead too, cause mi a tek foot han GONE!!!

I think that the African- American Community is so upset about this because this is not the 1st, 2nd, or even 20th time this has happened and the cops always walk without even saying "I'm Sorry, we killed your son in vain Mrs. Bell!"! Bwoy ladies, this is a VERY sad day indeed!

Bless-ed,
Gill


My problem with this is not the actions so much as the excessiveness of the actions. We all know police work is no easy task and a huge precentage of it is split second decisions and very little reaction time. I'm not questioning their use of force....they felt the force part necessary and since I was not there, who am I to say. But, the excessiveness of it is mind boggling. Could one guy not have shot him in the leg to take him down and then IF the situation warrented, shot to kill. 50 shots......Not only was that way beyond necessary....50 shots...is there any guarentee some of those weren't errant, hitting people not even involved in anything to do with this incident........I just hang my head in sadness at the whole thing.

There should never ever be any cheering in this kind of a situation.

There are cases when in the "heat of the moment" split second decisions and little reaction times dictacte this type of reaction from the police ; however this case was not one of those instances.



I disagree with that statement. From the official court transcripts......

... the confrontation that took place in front of the club was heated. The SUV owner, Fabio Coicou, gave the impression that he had a gun, causing at least one of the group to threaten to take it away from him.

And, the court finds, another threat was made by Joseph Guzman to retrieve a gun. At that point, nothing of a criminal nature had taken place. But, having witnessed that provocative confrontation between Mr. Coicou and the group, the undercover officers became concerned and followed the group around the corner to Liverpool Street.

Defendant Isnora approached the Nissan Altima into which Mr. Guzman and Sean Bell, two of the more active participants in the heated exchange, entered.

The Altima, which was driven by Mr. Bell, sped away from its parked position, struck Defendant Isnora and collided head on with the police van that had entered Liverpool Street. The Altima then went into reverse, backed up on to the
sidewalk, struck a gate and then went forward and to the right, striking the police van again. As this was happening, Defendant Isnora -- who testified in the grand jury -- observed Mr. Guzman, the front passenger, move his body as if he were reaching for a weapon. Defendant Isnora yelled, "Gun" and fired.

Other officers, indicted and unindicted, joined in from different locations on the street.


Again, I am not defending the excessiveness of it. Nor that it was a tragedy.


For me, the worst part is everytime something like this happens...Amadou Dialo, Eleanor Bumpers, Rodney King, etc. It just kills a little piece inside of me. As a Mom of two African-American Males it worries me that their lives aren't as valued as others. And yes, 3 cops on trila were minorities. I think it's that 'Behind the Blue Shield' attitude that has to change. Like you said Mich, They DID NOT identify themselves and like JG said..."FIFTY SHOTS!!!", One of the officers actually had enough time to empty his weapon of bullets and re-loaded it only to empty it a 2nd time!

good.gif If you're wrong, you're wrong and justice should be equal regardless...
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-27 06:18:00
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QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Apr 27 2008, 06:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jomo @ Apr 26 2008, 11:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jamaica to CT @ Apr 26 2008, 10:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jomo @ Apr 26 2008, 11:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jamaica to CT @ Apr 26 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know there are a few who met their SO's at the Holiday Inn Sunspree. I met Jax's husband and the rest of the band; and I think Jomo's husband worked there or at least someone who looks like him unsure.gif ; and am looking for someone who worked there around 2003-2005. If your SO knows where "Brenda S-------" works or knows how I can get ahold of her now please p.m. with the details. On my last visit I didn't see her so I'm not sure if she still works there or not.

Thanks,
Michele



Jomo says he doesn't remember a Brenda. Gill's hubby worked there too.

Next time we talk to Richard, who is still at HI, I'll ask him.

Thanks. I wish I had taken a picture with her. I was too busy taking pictures with all of the guys whistling.gif


What department was she in?

Hey Mich,
I did meet Ken at the HI Sunspree. He worked there from 1998-2008. He says he knew a few Brendas. (He's better with faces than names-If you have a picture post it or PM me.) I asked him if he knew Jomo for the last 6 months and he was like no. When he came up and he saw JG's wedding pic...he was like..."I KNOW DAT YUTE!!! A GOOD YUTE DAT!" He said that you can always call and ask to be transferred to the Main Dining room and ask for her. I can give you the number if you want!

Bless-ed,
Gill


P.S.- Hope that's somehow helpful.
P.P.S.- Ken wants to know why only my meez gets to shout? He says "Even his meez knows how it goes down!" laughing.gif laughing.gif

I don't have a picture but I'll pm you with additional information. Thanks.
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-27 06:06:00
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@Jomo-I met Tristan there too.
I did meet one Richard there and I think a couple of Ricardo's. When I have time I'll have to scan some of my photos and send them to you so you can show your husband. I'm sure he'll recognize some of the guys. Tell him I thought that old guy who sold the carved wood items from the sea was absolutely beautiful blush.gif . He looked so "god like" to me with that flowing hair. If you look at my avatar you can see him in the background.


ETA- you can't see him that well because of the size of the picture but if you saw the full picture you would be able to see him.

Edited by Jamaica to CT, 26 April 2008 - 10:59 PM.

Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-26 22:58:00
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offtopic45vn.gif

First of all nice to see all the new Mama's online biggrin.gif - Shauna a C-Section is no easy Chica...take your time and HEAL!!

Ok, look I am not trying to start ish...I remember the crazy Jena 6 convo we had a few months back and I don't want to go back there! But, something has been bothering me all day and I HAVE TO GET THIS OUT!!!

I AM MAD AS HELL!!! Can someone please explain to me how cops can fire 50 bullets and MURDER an unarmed man and WALK away without not even a bat of a lash? What get's me so upset is the cops ADMITTED that they did NOT identify themselves to Sean Bell and his Friends when they pulled out there weapons!!

So imagine one of our fiance's is coming out of a club the MORNING OF YOUR WEDDING!! You get into your car and you see 3-4 men in plain clothes pull out guns and say NOTHING!!!!! I'm sorry, I guess my a$$ would have been dead too, cause mi a tek foot han GONE!!!

I think that the African- American Community is so upset about this because this is not the 1st, 2nd, or even 20th time this has happened and the cops always walk without even saying "I'm Sorry, we killed your son in vain Mrs. Bell!"! Bwoy ladies, this is a VERY sad day indeed!

Bless-ed,
Gill


My problem with this is not the actions so much as the excessiveness of the actions. We all know police work is no easy task and a huge precentage of it is split second decisions and very little reaction time. I'm not questioning their use of force....they felt the force part necessary and since I was not there, who am I to say. But, the excessiveness of it is mind boggling. Could one guy not have shot him in the leg to take him down and then IF the situation warrented, shot to kill. 50 shots......Not only was that way beyond necessary....50 shots...is there any guarentee some of those weren't errant, hitting people not even involved in anything to do with this incident........I just hang my head in sadness at the whole thing.

There should never ever be any cheering in this kind of a situation.

There are cases when in the "heat of the moment" split second decisions and little reaction times dictacte this type of reaction from the police ; however this case was not one of those instances.



I disagree with that statement. From the official court transcripts......

... the confrontation that took place in front of the club was heated. The SUV owner, Fabio Coicou, gave the impression that he had a gun, causing at least one of the group to threaten to take it away from him.

And, the court finds, another threat was made by Joseph Guzman to retrieve a gun. At that point, nothing of a criminal nature had taken place. But, having witnessed that provocative confrontation between Mr. Coicou and the group, the undercover officers became concerned and followed the group around the corner to Liverpool Street.

Defendant Isnora approached the Nissan Altima into which Mr. Guzman and Sean Bell, two of the more active participants in the heated exchange, entered.

The Altima, which was driven by Mr. Bell, sped away from its parked position, struck Defendant Isnora and collided head on with the police van that had entered Liverpool Street. The Altima then went into reverse, backed up on to the
sidewalk, struck a gate and then went forward and to the right, striking the police van again. As this was happening, Defendant Isnora -- who testified in the grand jury -- observed Mr. Guzman, the front passenger, move his body as if he were reaching for a weapon. Defendant Isnora yelled, "Gun" and fired.

Other officers, indicted and unindicted, joined in from different locations on the street.


Again, I am not defending the excessiveness of it. Nor that it was a tragedy.

I didn't think that you were defending the excessiveness of it.
I don't live in NY so I don't have the coverage that they have there, but from what I understand, and someone correct me if I'm wrong, but these were undercover officers who did not identify themselves and shot an unarmed man. From what I've been reading the cops shot based on what they thought might happen. There are other ways to subdue someone. And unfortunately this is not the 1st time the NY city police "over reacted" on someone that was unarmed and non threatning. Tragedy indeed.

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I know there are a few who met their SO's at the Holiday Inn Sunspree. I met Jax's husband and the rest of the band; and I think Jomo's husband worked there or at least someone who looks like him unsure.gif ; and am looking for someone who worked there around 2003-2005. If your SO knows where "Brenda S-------" works or knows how I can get ahold of her now please p.m. with the details. On my last visit I didn't see her so I'm not sure if she still works there or not.

Thanks,
Michele



Jomo says he doesn't remember a Brenda. Gill's hubby worked there too.

Next time we talk to Richard, who is still at HI, I'll ask him.

Thanks. I wish I had taken a picture with her. I was too busy taking pictures with all of the guys whistling.gif


What department was she in?

She worked in the main dining room where the buffet was. She was there on the morning shift. She was kind of shy but she had a beautiful smile (too me anyways).
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-26 22:50:00
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QUOTE (Jomo @ Apr 26 2008, 11:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jamaica to CT @ Apr 26 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know there are a few who met their SO's at the Holiday Inn Sunspree. I met Jax's husband and the rest of the band; and I think Jomo's husband worked there or at least someone who looks like him unsure.gif ; and am looking for someone who worked there around 2003-2005. If your SO knows where "Brenda S-------" works or knows how I can get ahold of her now please p.m. with the details. On my last visit I didn't see her so I'm not sure if she still works there or not.

Thanks,
Michele



Jomo says he doesn't remember a Brenda. Gill's hubby worked there too.

Next time we talk to Richard, who is still at HI, I'll ask him.

Thanks. I wish I had taken a picture with her. I was too busy taking pictures with all of the guys whistling.gif
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-26 22:25:00
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QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Apr 26 2008, 11:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey ladies;

On the shooting in NY.... it's a little too close to home for me. In 1992 I lost my boyfriend to a senseless shooting, because they thought he was pulling a gun and what he was reaching for was his police ID. This hurts me to my heart to this day. I know the police is here to protect and serve, but all I can say is God be with the BELL family. I was so young at the time and he was my best friend. Of course, the shooting was ruled accidental. SENSELESS....doesn't even begin to make sense to me anymore. The shooting shook the Jamaican community in NY, but we (his family) told the public...no baddah wid eeh...dem caan bring im back.

Sorry to hear that.
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-26 22:19:00
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Novelette how are your allergies? I have been suffering so much the last couple of weeks. My voice is barely audible and I have the worst post nasal drip.
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-26 22:10:00
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I know there are a few who met their SO's at the Holiday Inn Sunspree. I met Jax's husband and the rest of the band; and I think Jomo's husband worked there or at least someone who looks like him unsure.gif ; and am looking for someone who worked there around 2003-2005. If your SO knows where "Brenda S-------" works or knows how I can get ahold of her now please p.m. with the details. On my last visit I didn't see her so I'm not sure if she still works there or not.

Thanks,
Michele

Edited by Jamaica to CT, 26 April 2008 - 10:07 PM.

Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-26 22:05:00
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First of all nice to see all the new Mama's online biggrin.gif - Shauna a C-Section is no easy Chica...take your time and HEAL!!

Ok, look I am not trying to start ish...I remember the crazy Jena 6 convo we had a few months back and I don't want to go back there! But, something has been bothering me all day and I HAVE TO GET THIS OUT!!!

I AM MAD AS HELL!!! Can someone please explain to me how cops can fire 50 bullets and MURDER an unarmed man and WALK away without not even a bat of a lash? What get's me so upset is the cops ADMITTED that they did NOT identify themselves to Sean Bell and his Friends when they pulled out there weapons!!

So imagine one of our fiance's is coming out of a club the MORNING OF YOUR WEDDING!! You get into your car and you see 3-4 men in plain clothes pull out guns and say NOTHING!!!!! I'm sorry, I guess my a$$ would have been dead too, cause mi a tek foot han GONE!!!

I think that the African- American Community is so upset about this because this is not the 1st, 2nd, or even 20th time this has happened and the cops always walk without even saying "I'm Sorry, we killed your son in vain Mrs. Bell!"! Bwoy ladies, this is a VERY sad day indeed!

Bless-ed,
Gill

The sad thing is that I expected those results. My former husband is a police officer and the whole law enforcement community is very tight.


I expected it as well - My grandfather was a cop, my Dad served on the police commission - The verdict is so wrong, and what makes it even worse is the fact that the police were CHEERING outside - Yet now they are supposed to go out in force and keep peace in the community? Regardless of the outcome, there were no winners in this situation - but in no way should they have gotten off - One or two bullets, maybe..... 50 bullets? No way can you claim that that was not excessive force.



Yes!!! this is so true, unfortunately the result was not a surprise, cops stick together and the justice system is just entirely flawed. This type of outcome just exemplifies why minorities, particularly black and latino men are fearful and not fond of cops. Such a shame. mad.gif

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Shauna, I'm waiting to see more baby pictures whistling.gif I keep checking the Yahoo group every know and then biggrin.gif .

I have to say that there are some beautiful babies and children on this thread.

laughing.gif laughing.gif i got some good ones the other day....just a matter of downloading them onto the computer....i'm a little lazy these days whistling.gif

jax.....it has been a slow recovering process....the area were i got the epidural has been hurting me...it is the muscles i think that are really sore....and the lower part of my stomach where the staples are is sore and at times has a pulling feeling....i can't wait to get these staples out....such a pain....

how are you doing??? what kind of c-section do you get?

I am fine. Still taking pain pills so the pain is bearable. I have no clue what kind of C-section it was but like you no vaginal birth for me if we have another. I don't have staples. They stitched me up.

I know this pic is very big so I will try to figure out how to make it smaller. This is her on her birthday. Hopefully I can change the pic Monday whistling.gif .


Jax- what a cutie pie! I hope your recovery is going well rose.gif



3 of those cops involved were minorities.

Yes they were; I'm not sure what that has to do with anything though.
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-26 21:49:00
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QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Apr 25 2008, 08:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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First of all nice to see all the new Mama's online biggrin.gif - Shauna a C-Section is no easy Chica...take your time and HEAL!!

Ok, look I am not trying to start ish...I remember the crazy Jena 6 convo we had a few months back and I don't want to go back there! But, something has been bothering me all day and I HAVE TO GET THIS OUT!!!

I AM MAD AS HELL!!! Can someone please explain to me how cops can fire 50 bullets and MURDER an unarmed man and WALK away without not even a bat of a lash? What get's me so upset is the cops ADMITTED that they did NOT identify themselves to Sean Bell and his Friends when they pulled out there weapons!!

So imagine one of our fiance's is coming out of a club the MORNING OF YOUR WEDDING!! You get into your car and you see 3-4 men in plain clothes pull out guns and say NOTHING!!!!! I'm sorry, I guess my a$$ would have been dead too, cause mi a tek foot han GONE!!!

I think that the African- American Community is so upset about this because this is not the 1st, 2nd, or even 20th time this has happened and the cops always walk without even saying "I'm Sorry, we killed your son in vain Mrs. Bell!"! Bwoy ladies, this is a VERY sad day indeed!

Bless-ed,
Gill


My problem with this is not the actions so much as the excessiveness of the actions. We all know police work is no easy task and a huge precentage of it is split second decisions and very little reaction time. I'm not questioning their use of force....they felt the force part necessary and since I was not there, who am I to say. But, the excessiveness of it is mind boggling. Could one guy not have shot him in the leg to take him down and then IF the situation warrented, shot to kill. 50 shots......Not only was that way beyond necessary....50 shots...is there any guarentee some of those weren't errant, hitting people not even involved in anything to do with this incident........I just hang my head in sadness at the whole thing.

There should never ever be any cheering in this kind of a situation.

There are cases when in the "heat of the moment" split second decisions and little reaction times dictacte this type of reaction from the police ; however this case was not one of those instances.
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-26 21:45:00
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QUOTE (nannygirl82 @ Apr 25 2008, 08:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jamaica to CT @ Apr 25 2008, 06:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Shauna, I'm waiting to see more baby pictures whistling.gif I keep checking the Yahoo group every know and then biggrin.gif .

I have to say that there are some beautiful babies and children on this thread.

laughing.gif laughing.gif i got some good ones the other day....just a matter of downloading them onto the computer....i'm a little lazy these days whistling.gif

jax.....it has been a slow recovering process....the area were i got the epidural has been hurting me...it is the muscles i think that are really sore....and the lower part of my stomach where the staples are is sore and at times has a pulling feeling....i can't wait to get these staples out....such a pain....

how are you doing??? what kind of c-section do you get?

I am fine. Still taking pain pills so the pain is bearable. I have no clue what kind of C-section it was but like you no vaginal birth for me if we have another. I don't have staples. They stitched me up.

I know this pic is very big so I will try to figure out how to make it smaller. This is her on her birthday. Hopefully I can change the pic Monday whistling.gif .

luv.gif Jax-she is beautiful. What a doll...
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-26 08:31:00
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QUOTE (sus @ Apr 26 2008, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
..... 50 bullets? No way can you claim that that was not excessive force.

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Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-26 08:07:00
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QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Apr 25 2008, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
offtopic45vn.gif

First of all nice to see all the new Mama's online biggrin.gif - Shauna a C-Section is no easy Chica...take your time and HEAL!!

Ok, look I am not trying to start ish...I remember the crazy Jena 6 convo we had a few months back and I don't want to go back there! But, something has been bothering me all day and I HAVE TO GET THIS OUT!!!

I AM MAD AS HELL!!! Can someone please explain to me how cops can fire 50 bullets and MURDER an unarmed man and WALK away without not even a bat of a lash? What get's me so upset is the cops ADMITTED that they did NOT identify themselves to Sean Bell and his Friends when they pulled out there weapons!!

So imagine one of our fiance's is coming out of a club the MORNING OF YOUR WEDDING!! You get into your car and you see 3-4 men in plain clothes pull out guns and say NOTHING!!!!! I'm sorry, I guess my a$$ would have been dead too, cause mi a tek foot han GONE!!!

I think that the African- American Community is so upset about this because this is not the 1st, 2nd, or even 20th time this has happened and the cops always walk without even saying "I'm Sorry, we killed your son in vain Mrs. Bell!"! Bwoy ladies, this is a VERY sad day indeed!

Bless-ed,
Gill

The sad thing is that I expected those results. My former husband is a police officer and the whole law enforcement community is very tight.

Edited by Jamaica to CT, 26 April 2008 - 05:55 AM.

Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-26 05:54:00
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QUOTE (nannygirl82 @ Apr 25 2008, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jamaica to CT @ Apr 25 2008, 06:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Shauna, I'm waiting to see more baby pictures whistling.gif I keep checking the Yahoo group every know and then biggrin.gif .

I have to say that there are some beautiful babies and children on this thread.

laughing.gif laughing.gif i got some good ones the other day....just a matter of downloading them onto the computer....i'm a little lazy these days whistling.gif

jax.....it has been a slow recovering process....the area were i got the epidural has been hurting me...it is the muscles i think that are really sore....and the lower part of my stomach where the staples are is sore and at times has a pulling feeling....i can't wait to get these staples out....such a pain....

how are you doing??? what kind of c-section do you get?

Gill's right...take your time and heal. I'll try to be patient blush.gif
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-26 05:51:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)
Shauna, I'm waiting to see more baby pictures whistling.gif I keep checking the Yahoo group every know and then biggrin.gif .

I have to say that there are some beautiful babies and children on this thread.
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-25 18:42:00
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QUOTE (BelwinMills @ Apr 25 2008, 06:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mrs. Palmer, Michele, Mindy, Sunnyja21, JaEnglishGirl, Gill, mommy2b, Kimmy, Marie87, Shemanya!!! Thanks ladies for all the congrats I appreciate it. She is so cute and tiny. Dwain and I will be at the hospital until Sunday. Ok! Some of you encouraged me to send pictures of my new daughter Jaylyn Diane.
Jaylyn was born yesterday at 9:04 a.m, 6 lbs 11 oz, 19 inches long. We are doing great! If I can figure out how to post a picture. I will have one up in a minute if my little one isn't asking for milk and if my pain meds don't wear off.


Shauna how is your recovering doing?


I will catch up with everyone latter. We are adjusting to parent hood so I aspect not to be on as often for a while.

May everyone have a blessed journey remember to be patient because great things are just around the corner when your love on reaches. Thanks for all the support.

Peace and One Luv
Jax

Jax-you know I am so happy for you and Dwain and welcome to Jaylyn Diane!! I hope you have a fast and easy recovery and enjoy your new bundle of joy. Can't wait to see the pics.

Michele rose.gif
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-25 18:33:00
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Congrats to Jax and Dwain!!


Congrats to Jason and Marla!
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-24 17:40:00
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just wanted to stop bu and say hello...i was left out of my cell today laughing.gif what a crazy crazy experince....so not at all what i had thought child birth would be.....it was all worth it in the end....to have my little princess....the best gift i could ever ask for.....


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Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-22 17:19:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)
Trelawny...keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-21 19:35:00
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I just got an email from friend who her husband did an interview in Kingston. I was told that one of the officers (woman) refer to the ladies husband as "boy" can you believe this!!!!

Im so disturb by this i have heard of many horror stories but i did not believe until now. Have any body heard of these rude behaviour at the JA embassy??

I feel in my spirit that im gonna go on some fasting and prayers for these rude people.

Im so disturb in my spirit mad.gif

Calling a black man "boy" in some areas will get you a beatdown around here too.

from Wikipedia:
Race

Historically, in countries such as the U.S. and South Africa, "boy" was not only a 'neutral' term for domestics but also used as a disparaging racist insult towards men of colour (especially of African descent), recalling their subservient status even after the 20th century legal emancipation (from slavery, evolved to race segregation, viz. Apartheid) and alleged infantility, and many still consider it offensive in that context to this day.
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-21 19:28:00
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QUOTE (Mrs. Palmer @ Apr 21 2008, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
DJ and my husband must be brothers!! LOL blink.gif blink.gif I lie to you not, I was calling my husband yesterday over and over...finally this dude picks up the phone and I'm like "I need to speak to Gregory." Phone hung up...Called back...same thing...This went on all evening...I get a call from my husband this morning saying his phone had fallen out in a taxi and when he went back to the driver, it was no longer there...I believe this is phone number 5...Sometimes I wonder how the man keeps up with the underwear on his a@#!


LOL - you made my day - it's nice to know that I am not alone in that thought!

Sus is that your wedding gown on your meez? smile.gif
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-21 19:07:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)
sad news from Omoba:

http://www.visajourn...h...t&p=1769315
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-21 19:02:00
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CONGRATULATIONS SHAUNA!! Welcome Kayla!! I'm mad she was still up there chillin though...like she had absolutely NO intentions of coming out any time soon!! laughing.gif laughing.gif

Hey Kelly...long time since I've seen you up here...glad to see you! Are you doing ok?

Question for some of the vets....Do any of you still keep in contact with ChristineJames?


I'm doing great ! Thanks for asking.

good.gif good for you Kelly!
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-20 19:46:00
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Congraulations Shauna!! Enjoy your time with your precious daughter luv.gif
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-20 19:37:00
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QUOTE (Jamaica to CT @ Apr 18 2008, 07:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I've been pouring my old VJ "pm's" that I downloaded via e-mail to see if I had Shauna's number but looks like my orgainization skills still need some serious work blush.gif . SJB don't say a thing ...whistling.gif . Sorry Shauana if you gave it to me and I lost it. Hope everything is ok.
But while searching I came across some old messages and I wanted to say to Lee if you still read "hey girl" star_smile.gif.



As of yesterday afternoon, no baby...she's still all tucked away. I'll keep you posted if she makes a surprise this weekend. "Due date" is Monday, we were all taking bets that she would have made her arrival this week. She's just quite comfortable luv.gif

Thanks Kelly wink.gif
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-19 06:01:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)
Well I've been pouring my old VJ "pm's" that I downloaded via e-mail to see if I had Shauna's number but looks like my orgainization skills still need some serious work blush.gif . SJB don't say a thing ...whistling.gif . Sorry Shauana if you gave it to me and I lost it. Hope everything is ok.
But while searching I came across some old messages and I wanted to say to Lee if you still read "hey girl" star_smile.gif.
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-18 18:41:00
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QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Apr 18 2008, 04:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sweet deal!! I work at the Holiday Inn in VT part-time just to get the employee rate (and vacation money!!). It's a really good deal, but not free! Good for you. good.gif

idea9dv.gif that's what I need to do. There's a Marriott less than 2 miles from my home.
Jamaica to CTFemale02008-04-18 18:12:00