A Conversation With A Film Maker And US Ambassador

By C. Henry Adams

I have the honor to know a Film Maker/Producer  and a US Ambassador.

Each of the two people that I highly speak of are known for their unique and individual roles in life.   How unique?  So unique that they have made positive impressions on many people's lives of different colors, creeds and national origins like mine for years.

So, with great thought,  I pondered on how I could connect these two people to convince them to tell a story based on true accounts regarding 20,000 or Twenty Thousand Men who help change the course of the US Military (United States Marine Corps) ,as well as, Civilian Life throughout seven (7) decades by giving of themselves to defend the United States during World War II.

Perhaps you heard of theses great men who in June of 2012 receive the Congressional Gold Medal.  My father, the late Marion L. Adams, Sr. was a Montford Point US Marine and receive his certificate posthumously.

As a result of my late father's great works,  I've decided to take action regarding the Montford Point US Marines Story.  So far, it has not been an easy act.  Truth is based on facts.  Providing a historical account of several turn of events requires factual evidence.

In order to tell a great story of these historic events, perhaps it would be wise to gather pertinent information from a person or persons who served during WWII in the USMC (United States Marine Corps).

Well, one of those great men would happen to be a Living Legend of the ' Few and the Proud '; who went on to be appointed a United States Ambassador.

Ambassador (Dr) Theodore Britton, Jr. currently resides in the Atlanta area.   As a Business Man, I've learned that you can never have too many Mentors within your Profession.   Dr. Britton is one of my Professional Mentors to which I hold in high regards.  What makes him stand out the most is... he is highly intelligent, up to date on the latest technologies and a real to life Globe traveling Gentlemen that is spot on time.  LOL

Then, there is the Colleague and highly intelligent Professor, named Rel Dowdell.   Rel, is an Educator,  Film Maker / Producer, who has great business sense. 

The Film Industry is a Billion Dollar Enterprise.  Today, even though you have advanced technology at your finger tips to create incredible film footage, it still takes a lot of money, the right cast and crew;  plus a whole lot of other things behind the scenes  to produce a great movie.

As of May 15th 2014, Rel's Film called, " Changing the Game " will debut , (Thursday, May 15th 2014 ) on BET  at 7pm EST.   http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-star-cinema/photos/2014/05/flicks-of-the-week-may-12.html

Nevertheless, while driving to go and eat some chicken at this place (Chick-Fil-A) on South Cobb Drive in Metro Atlanta.  (( Sorry, no shameless ad here, just like the food and customer service.  LOL))

I got the notion to call up my ole Classmate ( Professor Rel Dowdell ) and two-way him with my Mentor ( Dr. Theodore Britton, Jr.).

Guess what?  It worked;  I was successful in reaching both Gentlemen.

Although the conversation was short and brief, I believe that I've made some sort of connection.

Furthermore,  it turns out the Montford Marines Memorial located in North Carolina near Camp Lejeune needs additional funding to complete it.

If some sort of collaboration was made to use the Copyright of the Montford Point US Marines while creating a film to benefit the Non-profit Organization's Memorial, as well as, others - that would be a beautiful thing.

After reviewing the Bereavement Announcements of the recently deceased Montford Point US Marines, it is realized that time is of an essence.

Many of the these Legends have passed away.  However, for those that are living, this is the time to reach out to the Men, their Wives and Grown Children in order to grasp a piece of the past, whereas, to know whence you come from to clearly know where you are going into the future.

Furthermore, it is also time to call on the Surviving Spouses and Children as well, while educating this Great Nation regarding the legacy and contributions left behind.

So, what are your thoughts?






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Favoring The 300M Plan For The TED

by C. Henry Adams

I would favor Georgia State University and Carter Developers proposed 300 Hundred Million Dollar Plans for Turner Field property , AKA the "TED".

Back on December 1st 2013, I wrote a blog asking how much for Turner Field with the mindset of preserving it.  However, this concept that I recently observed would definitely perform a greater purpose.

It would be sad to see the Atlanta Braves along with the Stadium in its current form go, but on the other hand - it would serve a higher calling for the Students matriculating through the Halls and Buildings of Georgia State University; as well as, it would likely support the surrounding Neighborhoods and Communities where Turner Field is located.

I briefly read the article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle and glance at the Atlanta Journal Constitution  article as well.   Here is a concept booklet found in PDF here.

So, what are your thoughts?


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GA Procurement Registry is UP

By C. Henry Adams

Updated May 7th 2014 5:10 pm EST
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The Georgia Procurement Registry Database is Back Up and Running!  Whew!


The procurement registry helps small to medium sized business do business with Local to County , as well as, State Government.

Thanks IBM, Oracle and DOAS IT !

So, what do you think?

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It appears the Georgia Procurement Registry Database is down.  If a Contractor or even an Entity Purchasing Officer tried that solicits " Request for Proposals " (RFP) or " Request for Information " (RFI) to name a few, tried to access the system, they would NOT gain access.


The Georgia Procurement Registry is likely responsible for Millions of Dollars or perhaps Billions of Dollars awarded to Contractors annually related to Government Business.


A recent update to the status of the work performed on the Georgia Procurement Registry is stating NO ETA or estimated time of arrival for a repair.

http://doas.ga.gov/StateLocal/SPD/Pages/Home.aspx

We are hoping the system mentioned above is repaired soon.

So, what are your thoughts?




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NO PRIOR NOTICE BY CSX, A NO PRIOR LETTER

By C. Henry Adams

Dear:  CSX Railroad,

We greatly appreciate you for delivering commodities and  repairing the railroad crossings, however...

It appears to me that in the last (3) three days, there has been no prior notice to the Community that resides around the CSX Railroad line which separates Northwest Atlanta from Southwest Atlanta near Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

In fact,  Thursday May 1st, 2014,  a call was made to the CSX Railroad Emergency Phone Line a second time in two days at 1-800-232-0144 to hopefully get some sort of answer.

When visiting the Georgia CSX Railroad web site to search for a  Railroad Repair Announcement in the area of Linkwood Road NW and  Westland Blvd NW; there was no information found.

I wonder did any of the neighbors hear of the closure on the Radio, the TV or see any advance notice SIGNS posted days, weeks or months ahead of schedule?   I certainly did not.   But, please correct me if I'm wrong.

BTW, if you were a pedestrian, riding a bicycle, a motorcycle or even a Fire Fighter responding to a call located on the side of the image seen in this blog, don't make the wrong  turn or you would likely have to go a mile to get across the railroad  to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Does anyone care about the folks that lives in West Atlanta  (NW & SW)?

Oh, by the way -   we did hear that CSX is reporting the railroad crossings at Linkwood Road NW and  Westland Blvd NW re-open on May 2, 2014.

So, what are your thoughts about our concerns?

Thanks,
C. Henry Adams


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2014 Review: Changing The Game - Rel Dowdell

by C. Henry Adams

This is somewhat embarrassing to state, but it has taken me three (3) years to be able to sat down, purchase a fellow Fiskite and Classmate's Film.

http://www.amazon.com/Changing-Game-Tony-Todd/dp/B008A6QBUO

Rel Dowdell is one of those Outstanding Americans of African Descendent that I have known over two decades.  I heard of his great accolades from Colleagues, but fail to review the film until recently.

First, let me state that while attending College in the Late 1980's and early 1990's, I can honestly say that it was a culture shock for me being from the South and I'm quite sure for those individuals from the North in the USA as well.

The ways of our thinking from all students of different facets of life ,  their actions and their concepts were slightly different.

I believe from viewing the Movie, "Changing the Game", Rel took experiences from College, as well as, his Culture in Philadelphia to write and Co- Produce the Film.

It is with no doubt in my mind that the intelligent aspect of the young boy reading the Charlotte's Web Book in his Elementary School at the beginning of the movie was likely from an episode in Rel's own life. 

Rel was outspoken and highly intelligent in College to say the least.

Furthermore, thinking like a Skilled Leader of Warriors when it comes to creating strategies to overcome obstacles, coupled by the 'Birds of a Feather' flock together observation , whereas, two young men fake their deaths - was in fact intriguing.

I have given you a taste of the beginning of the Movie and a piece of the ending of it.   I honestly rated the Movie via letter grades at the level of a B, whereas,  A is the highest and E is the lowest of the ratings given.

Rel and his Team obviously put a lot of work into everything regarding this film and it shows.

http://www.amazon.com/Changing-Game-Tony-Todd/dp/B008A6QBUO

I hope Professor Rel Dowdell consider making other Movies in the near future.  So, what do you think?


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City of Atlanta Street Cleanup in Local Districts - Grade: D+

by C. Henry Adams

First, I want to thank the Workers out in the field for the City of Atlanta - Department of Public Works. Your work is appreciated.   However, regarding the management, planning and removal of Winter Debris (Salt & Gravel) that has plague the streets for nearly a month in the 9th, 10th, and 11th District ;  I have nothing good to say at all.
Furthermore,  it is interesting to the say the less, that streets like Tribble Lane, Linkwood Road, Collier Drive , Peyton Road, Willis Mill Road and Venetian Drive to name a few; still have gravel and salt present.

Word is out that Atlanta is only addressing a 'Request List' now.   So if you see a street sweeper cleaning one street of many filthy streets within the same surrounding area, the other passages are not on the list.

I can only imagine the number of people that could get upset like I did when I heard this method of doing business.
It appears that some Elected Officials of the City of Atlanta don't really care about their Constituents until they (Constituents) start raising hell.
One way to boost the economy in an area and perhaps help lower the crime in the same location is to keep the live-work place clean.
Why are we still waiting for the City of Atlanta to take immediate action?
The grade of a D+ was given because something is being done.  So, what do you think?

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' Cause I'm Happy

By C. Henry Adams


Excerpts from a discussion on Facebook regarding Pharrell Williams' Song called,  ' Happy  '


In December of 2013 if I recall correctly, Pharrell Williams put out a song called, " Happy " on YouTube. Well, one of my Brothers from another Mother ( Scooda Red ) posted the song on his Facebook Page. By that time, it had 36 Million hits. Today, that song has 78 Million hits and many many Artist's attention. We need to turn the Vibe around to a more Positive Vibe. Pharrell is a trail blazer in this day and time.

BIE Media Group, sells Radio Ads on PRAISE 102.5/1029 FM in Atlanta - A Contemporary Gospel Radio Station. That station played this song on the AIR. This song has transcend across many genres. I don't care what NO BODY SAY, God is working with that Rump Shaker Producer ( Pharrell ). LOL

Hey, it's just my thoughts, opinions and observations.

So, what do you think?



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XLA: Developing A Student Mastermind

A Student Mastermind or Scholar is a highly intelligent educated person.  He or she is capable of planning and directing complex or difficult projects.

Becoming a mastermind should NOT be misconstrued as something negative, bad or evil.

Fore many centuries, men and women alike studied the behavior and nature of human beings. We have gotten so good at our studies, that we can make predictions based on systems that we have created to cause reactions to particular stimulus.

A system is a set of interacting or interdependent components forming an integrated whole.

Everything that can be positively conceived about your 'Way of Life' or course of actions are based on a set of systems.   You did not manifest in this manner and no, life did not just happen.

But, rest assured as a Student, trial and error was involved in the development of your World (Culture or 'Way of Life') as you know it to be in this particular dimension of events.

Growing up, we are influenced by other people, cultures, values, ethics and authorities to say the least regarding types of systems that we encounter.
XL Academics connect Students to Mentors, facilitate Employment by developing talent, and engage in the continued growth of individuals served by its organization.

To successfully accomplish goals and make dreams realities, an individual would have to maneuver through great obstacles in their cycle of life. XL Academics offers multiple levels of support to aid Students with questions and training.

Sometimes that person requires assistance from an individual or group of people to reach the next levels in their life.

XL Academics provides that support through various technologically advanced platforms to bring out the Master Mind abilities in people aspiring beyond their dreams and or reality.

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CBO Says 2 Million People Will Impoverish Themselves?

Notice:   Comments made by C. Henry Adams do not directly reflect the views or opinions of Broadcasting Interest Enterprise, Inc. ,as well as, BIE Media Group, LLC.  Nor will his statements in this discussion relate to any policy or procedures utilize to operate the companies.

by C. Henry Adams

What is really going on here in America?   I ask that question because the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office ("CBO") report in my opinion can be somewhat alarming.

I'm sure by now you have seen the articles by the AJC , the Washington Post  , the Washington Times and the New York Times about how it is estimated that at least (2) two million Americans are expected to impoverish themselves to get, keep or maintain Affordable Healthcare.

By the way, Affordable Care Act, Obamacare or whatever you so choose to called it, maintains the poverty status in my professional opinion.   But, what do I know, right?

Well, according to the CBO, in just ( 7 ) seven years or by 2021, at least 2.3 Million People will impoverish themselves.   Does this sounds familiar?   Where did they get their numbers?

Let's say that 48.8 Million People are now estimated to be in poverty, according to 2000 to 2012 US Census report and the CBO has just added at LEAST 2.3 Million more People by 2021.

Do you see the light now?   Do you see the light in the picture above ,whereas, we are trying to make a point?

I can hear someone say, " C. Henry, your two metaphoric questions don't make any sense to me.  I'm going to go out and get the ACA Health Insurance , make under the amount of money to keep my subsidies and buy whatever I want.  So, shut the hell up! "

My Reply To That Person:   Well, alrighty then - I wish you well in your poverty state of being in America.

Listen, I am not making it my job to tell you how to conduct or even run your life.

But, I sincerely hope that you read and download the CBO which is an economic forecast of sorts.  I know that I will be proactive in regards to it and other things observed in this economy.

So, what do you think?

Congressional Budget Office Publication for Feb. 2014:   http://www.cbo.gov/publication/45010

US Census:  ' Poverty:  2002 to 2012   American Community Survey Briefs '  PDF  :  http://www.census.gov/prod/2013pubs/acsbr12-01.pdf

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Snow Jamnit Atlanta 2014: Hats-Off To Unsung Hero Contractors And Elected Officials Who Care

Notice:   Comments made by C. Henry Adams do not directly reflect the views or opinions of Broadcasting Interest Enterprise, Inc. ,as well as, BIE Media Group, LLC.  Nor will his statements in this discussion relate to any policy or procedures utilize to operate the companies.


By  C. Henry Adams

You know, just when I thought that I had my feel of the Snow Jamnit Atlanta 2014 Nightmare,  my God showed up and showed out through his people. 

I can hear someone asking, " C. Henry, why is he your God and not mine, too?"  Well, out of the respect for the non-believers who perhaps might be reading my blog, I simply made that statement.

It allows me to not offend God,  his People like me, other Religions, Agnostics and those People who chose not to believe.

America is still America when you see Small to Medium-sized Businesses clearing the streets, roads, bridges and byways of snow turn black ice in Atlanta during the wee hours of the morning until after 12:00 o'clock midnight.

For the efforts of those Contractors like the Team that I encountered from Newnan, Georgia, the Atlanta City Public Works Department, as well as, Georgia State Representative Sheila Jones alone with Atlanta City Councilman C. T. Martin -  thank you so very much for caring about ALL the CITIZENS in your districts.   

It is greatly appreciated.


So, what do you think?



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