Man who killed 2 teens in break-in: 'I fired more shots than I needed' | Nation & World | The Seattle Times

I came across this article earlier today.  I am supposed to feel bad for the two teens but I am not even going to try to be politically correct with this.  According to what I read in the story my heart goes out to the Minnesota homeowner.  There are actually two Facebook pages based on this story; one for the the two kids shot and one for the alleged shooter.   Like I said I feel more for the homeowner (Byron David Smith) because, 1)   he had no idea if the kids were armed or not, 2)  he had a right to protect himself and his home, 3)  even if the kids were not armed Smith is 64 years old compared to the teens and he was out-numbered. 

On a cynacle note by following the story   just a little I found out that white people are just as ignorant as Blacks.  The two teens were white and a Facebook page was created in honor of their memory.  On that page people are outraged about the shooting.  One person wished the gunman would have fired a warning shot.  WTF?????

I remember stories in New York where Black kids with records as long as your arm would get shot and killed and there would be public outcry over it by people claiming the victim was a good kid.

In twenty years I will be 67.  This case means a lot to me because it will determine how I get to protect  myself as I get older.  My support goes to Mr. Smith.





Man who killed 2 teens in break-in: 'I fired more shots than I needed' | Nation & World | The Seattle Times

FREE THANKSGIVING DINNERS IN DAYTONA BEACH

courtesy The Daytona Beach News- Journal

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20121119/NEWS/311199993/1216/NEWS0403?template=printart

Thanksgiving dinners

Published: Monday, November 19, 2012 at 1:51 p.m.

Thanksgiving Dinners
Here's a list of free Thanksgiving dinners offered this week:
East Volusia

American Legion Post 267, 156 New Britain Ave., Ormond Beach, Thanksgiving Day dinner is from 2 to 4 p.m. Veterans are welcome with a current military identification or a valid VA card. RSVP by calling 386-672-7678.
Hope Lutheran Church, 594 N. Williamson Blvd., Daytona Beach, Community Thanksgiving Dinner. The meal is free and begins Thursday at 2 p.m. 386-274-7074 or 386-673-2940.
Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Mary Wallis Thanksgiving Day Dinner for those 65 years of age or older. Dinner begins at 3 p.m. in fellowship hall, 600 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach. Reservations were to be made by Nov. 19.
Salvation Army, "Helping from the Heart" Thanksgiving feast for people in need is Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 560 Ballough Road, Daytona Beach. 386-236-2020 or 386-255-2594.
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, annual Thanksgiving Day dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 129 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. 386-252-6012.

Flagler County
Team Feed Flagler Community Thanksgiving celebration, is scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the following locations.

- Buddy Taylor Middle School, 4500 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast
- Bunnell Elementary School, 305 N. Palmetto St., Bunnell
- Bunnell First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Pine St., Bunnell
- St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 108 Knox-Jones Ave., Espanola
- First AME Church, 91 Old Kings Road, N, Palm Coast
- Hammock First Baptist Church, 5328 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast
- Hidden Trails Community Center, 6108 Mahogany Blvd., Bunnell
- Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 75 Pine Lakes Parkway, Palm Coast
- Pellicer Community Center, 1380 County Rd. 2007, Bunnell
- St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 609 S. State St., Bunnell
- Wickline Senior Center, 800 S. Daytona Ave., Flagler Beach
- Bunnell City Hall (Nov. 22), 200 S. Church St., Bunnell

Southeast Volusia

First United Methodist Church, along with several other churches in Southeast Volusia, present the 12th annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hollister Hall, 215 Palmetto St., New Smyrna Beach. Donations accepted. 386-366-0390 or 386-428-4371.

West Volusia

Community Moments Organization, Thanksgiving dinner for area families from 1-3 p.m. at The Pentecostals of DeLand, 1640 E. Voorhis Ave., DeLand. Sign up on the website communitymoments.com or 386-682-7139.
Glenwood Presbyterian Church, meal for locals who are alone on the holiday or in need. Seating starts promptly Thursday at 1:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, 3190 Grand Ave., Glenwood. Transportation not provided. Reservations requested. 386-734-8617.
St. Peter Catholic Church, with the Knights of Columbus, will serve a Thanksgiving Day dinner from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at the John Bosco Center, 359 W. New York Ave., DeLand. Elderly residents, anyone who will be alone or residents of local nursing homes are encouraged to come.

FREE Thanksgiving meals

courtesy EXAMINER.com (see link below)

http://www.examiner.com/article/free-thanksgiving-dinners-from-boston-market-and-lowe-s-locations-hours

Free Thanksgiving dinners from Boston Market and Lowe's: Locations, hours

Free turkey dinners from Boston Market restaurant and Lowe's? That's right! Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, Patch reported Boston Market, Lowe's, and Table Talk Pies are providing free Thanksgiving meals with all the fixins', including roast turkey or ham, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet corn and rolls. The free Thanksgiving dinners for six are worth more than $1 million and will be distributed on November 21, 2012 to the victims of Hurricane Sandy (see note below).
According to the Long Island Press, Boston Market and Lowe's home improvement stores have teamed up to provide more than 22,000 free grab-and-go, heat-and-eat Thanksgiving meals (feeding 136,000 people) for those hard hit communities affected by Hurricane Sandy in the new York and New Jersey areas. Lowe's will provide the Boston Market family-style Thanksgiving meals that serve six people, at 35 stores on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 11 a.m. on November 21, or until the meals run out.
The FREE Boston Market Thanksgiving meals also includes dessert! Table Talk Pies of Worcester, Massachusetts, has donated more than 43,000 pies to be included in the Boston Market meals. Each store will have about 500 meals to give away free of charge.
Click here for a list of Lowe's stores distributing free Thanksgiving meals in New York, and the stores in New Jersey.
Patch also reported that in addition to the 500 free Thanksgiving meals distributed by each store, Lowe's employees at the affected stores are also getting a free Thanksgiving meal as a way to say, "Thank You!"
Locally here in the Providence, Rhode Island area, you can find free Thanksgiving Day meals in Newport. There's no need to go hungry this holiday! According to Patch.com, there are a number of locations that are serving free Thanksgiving meals to those who are in need. Click here for the Newport, Tiverton, and Portsmouth locations.
Note: Free Thanksgiving Day meals are only for victims of Hurricane Sandy in the New York and New Jersey areas, and Lowe's employees at the 35 affected stores. If you're looking for Boston Market Thanksgiving Day dinners in the restaurant or heat-and-eat dinners, click here for a list of local Boston Market locations and menu options.
Sources: Boston Market.com; Lowe's; Long Island Press; Patch.com
Photo Credit: Thanksgiving Day Dinner by Boston Market.com

Almost Election Day

Tomorrow is Election Day.  I already know I am voting for the current president.  I am concerned that he will lose.  I am also convinced that if Barack Obama was a white man he would have no problems getting re-elected.   I absolutely hate using the race card and there are a TON of whites who are completely ignoring race.  However, in my gut, I know race is playing a factor with some.  I cannot prove it scientifically but I can feel it in my  gut.  There is no reason for ANY senior to vote for Mitt Romney, especially after AARP came out and stated Romney would end Medicare the way it is now and introduce vouchers.  Anyone with a brain could see that the president had ideas he attempted to put into play, however the republican congress refused to even work with him.  Everything with them was focusing on keeping the George Bush tax cuts which help the wealthy.  The same tax cuts that helped the economy crash.  I can only hope minorities and women vote in full force.

11/5

This is my first post-Sandy blog.  New York City was really hit hard by Hurricane Sandy. Not to the point where it was totally devastated but enough where you really think about how powerless people really are.  About 30 people lost their lives.  Lower Manhattan was without power for nearly a week. Subways were knocked out.  Stations were filled with water.  Through the grace of God my section of the Bronx was spared any serious damage.  My power never went out.  This is however the sixth day I have not been to work and I was already notified I would be out of work tomorrow (Tuesday) making it seven days.   Trust me, I am not complaining  about missing work.

New Writer's Block

I am going through a horrible writer’s block.  Can’t seem to collect my thoughts and put them on to paper.  Or better yet I cannot connect my thoughts to writing.