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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Is Emergency Management Non Existent on Linkwood Road?

by C. Henry Adams

Is Emergency Management non-existent in Northwest, Southwest and West of Atlanta Communities like Collier Heights?    Is Emergency Management non-existent on Linkwood Road that is the corridor to which connects Martin Luther King, Junior Drive to Collier Drive?

These are the questions running through my mind and many constituents minds of the elected officials we put into office.

But, instead of getting angry, I just walk, try to provide help when physically able while busting my butt on solid black ice a total of (6) six times between Tuesday Night and Wednesday Afternoon.  My location at the time, the area of Linkwood Road.

Yes,  we reached out to two elected officials to whom we will not call their names, plus dialing 511 and another Emergency Management Agency as well.

If you are thinking that  ' I'm going out on a limb ', yep-  we done that and the limb is now broken.

So, what say you  is the solution?   Well, if you ask me, the solution for the City of Atlanta, County of Fulton or all Counties, as well as, the State of Georgia is to TRAIN Citizens on how to HELP themselves.

The split digital image seen above is not a lie as of the date provided and likely 11:36 pm EST 1/29/2014 as I write this blog article.

There are four EMAs that should be available to thousands of people in my area.  I can hear somebody saying, " What is an EMA, C. Henry Adams ?"

My Reply:  Emergency Management Agency.

List of EMAs available to Atlanta-Fulton County Citizens below:

Note:  There are no Law Enforcement Agencies mentioned below, but they are an active part of EMAs.

1) Atlanta Fire/Rescue Department ("AFRD") or Fulton County Fire and Rescue Department ("FCFRD") :

http://www.atlantaga.gov/index.aspx?page=187

http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/fcfrd-home



2) Atlanta - Fulton County Emergency Management Agency ("AFCEMA") : 

http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/afcema



3) Georgia Emergency Management Agency ("GEMA"):

http://www.gema.state.ga.us/


4) Federal Emergency Management Agency: ("FEMA"):

http://www.fema.gov/


So, what's the problem with them showing up?


Let me answer that; Limited Man and Woman Power during times of Disasters.


I can hear somebody I know say, " C., you know this, so the only other alternative is to help yourself. "

My Reply:   Yes, you are correct.  WE NEED TO HELP OURSELVES.

Please train us to be a CERT ( " Community Emergency Response Team " ) Atlanta, Fulton County and the State of Georgia.

http://www.fema.gov/community-emergency-response-teams 


What does a CERT do?  
http://www.fema.gov/community-emergency-response-teams/frequently-asked-questions#benefit

A: People who go through CERT training have a better understanding of the potential threats to their home, workplace and community and can take the right steps to lessen the effects of these hazards on themselves, their homes or workplace. If a disaster happens that overwhelms local response capability, CERT members can apply the training learned in the classroom and during exercises to give critical support to their family, loved ones, neighbors or associates in their immediate area until help arrives. When help does arrive, CERTs provide useful information to responders and support their efforts, as directed, at the disaster site. CERT members can also assist with non-emergency projects that improve the safety of the community. CERTs have been used to distribute and/or install smoke alarms, replace smoke alarm batteries in the home of elderly, distribute disaster education material, provide services at special events, such as parades, sporting events, concerts and more.

That's it for me.

I hear somebody saying before I  go, " C. Henry, how many vehicles were stuck on Linkwood Road before you go and is that a Grady Hospital EMS Ambulance, is it stuck on the black ice too!? "

My Reply:  As of Wednesday 1/29/2014, approximately 2:30 pm EST, we counted 20 vehicles which included the Grady Hospital EMS Ambulance seen to the left (3rd Vehicle far left) digital image above.

So what do you think?


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UPDATE: Committee Meeting for HB714 Canceled?

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

It appears that the meeting regarding an amendment to House Bill 714 that would stop certain Hard-Working School Employees from seeking Unemployment in the off season was canceled Monday, January 28th 2014.

This particular meeting was scheduled by the Georgia Legislative House Committee called,  " Industry and Labor ".
I can hear someone asking, " What is an amendment?"  

My  Reply:  1. A way to make a change or add to a law.  ( C. Henry Adams made-up definition. )  2. an addition, alteration, or improvement to a motion, document, etc.  ( Free Dictionary.com's definition. ) http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Amendments

For Clarification Purposes Only:
HB714 is currently a Georgia law.  Here is a link to the amendment that is being introduced.

http://legiscan.com/GA/text/HB714/2013  

Note:  You must have an Adobe PDF Reader installed in your computer to read the document.

Here is the interesting thing about the HB714;  May 9th 2009 this bill passed in Regular Session.

Below, is a summary of the bill at that time:

http://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB714/2009

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Norcross, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4934), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4727) and by an Act approved March 25, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3666), so as to change the terms of the mayor and city councilmembers; to provide that the mayor and councilmembers shall be elected by a plurality; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

http://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB714/2009

Alright, then comes January the 12th of 2012,  whereas, an amendment was made to HB714 to add the use of defibrillators on site at such facilities at all times for use during emergencies, however,  25% progress was made regarding that amendment.  Thus, its works died in the committee meeting and still is pending.

Furthermore, during January 15th 2014, an amendment was introduce regarding the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits of certain people performing certain services to the HB714.

http://legiscan.com/GA/text/HB714/2013

Well, since the Industry and Labor Committee canceled the meeting Monday, January 27th 2014 and it snowed in the Atlanta Metro area Tuesday, January 28th 2014, perhaps we should wait while watching out for the next time this particular amendment shows up on the Georgia Legislative Calendar for the House.

 http://media.legis.ga.gov/Calendar/?chamber=house



So, what do you think?

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I'm Morally Against Georgia General Assembly HB714.

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

Often times, I'm finding out information about the ' going-ons ' in Metro Atlanta, Georgia, the Nation and the World through text messages, social media, emails , TV ( When I watch it. ),  Radio ( When I listen to it. ) and the telephone ( Cellphone or VoIP).  LOL  OK, maybe not quite in that order.

No, no -  I did not fail to mention the Newspapers or Magazines.  Why?  Well, a number of times by the time it reached the periodicals, it would likely be old news.

Alright, to the point.  Someone or should I say, one of my Colleagues email me a letter addressing several issues.

I decided to choose this issue of HB714 amendment.   My late Father use to say, know what you are getting into before you get into it.   http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/display/20132014/HB/714http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/display/20132014/HB/714

Well, that very valuable piece of wisdom and some other statements disguised in cliche have likely saved my life, kept me out of trouble and quite aware of my surroundings.


HB714 amendment clearly states below:

" 

Benefits based on service in employment as defined in subsections (h) and (i) of Code Section 34-8-35 shall be payable in the same amount, on the same terms, and subject to the same conditions as compensation
payable on the basis of other services subject to this chapter, except as otherwise provide
in this Code section:

.

(b)(1) With respect to services performed in an instructional, research, or principal administrative capacity for any educational institution, including those operated by the United States government or any of its instrumentalities, divisions, or agencies, benefits shall not be paid during periods of unemployment if services were performed in the prior year, term, or vacation period and there is a contract or a reasonable assurance of returning to work for an educational institution immediately following the period of unemployment. Such periods of unemployment include those occurring:

(A) Between two successive academic terms or years;
(B) During an established and customary vacation period or holiday recess;

(C) During the time period covered by an agreement that provides instead for a similar period between two regular but not successive terms; or

(D) During a period of paid sabbatical leave provided for in the individual's contract.

;and

(2) With respect to services performed in any other capacity with any educational institution, including those operated by the United States government or any of its instrumentalities, divisions, or agencies, benefits shall not be paid during periods of unemployment if services were performed in the prior year, term, or vacation period and there is a reasonable assurance of returning to work for an educational institution immediately following the period of unemployment. If compensation is denied pursuant to this paragraph to an individual, however, and that individual is not offered an opportunity to perform services for the educational institution following the unemployed period, such individual shall be entitled to retroactive payment for each week during that period of unemployment a timely claim was filed and benefits were denied solely by reason of this paragraph  "

I'm going to stop quoting right here, 'cause what has already been said, likely pissed some HARDWORKING folks off or greatly caused concerns regarding their livelihood.

It is my understanding that there will be a hearing on HB714 Monday, January 27th 2014 at 2:00 pm  EST, in Room Number 506 in the Coverdell Legislative Building, 18 Capitol Square (Downtown) Atlanta , Georgia, SW.

I'm morally against suffering or causing more people to suffer everyday in this economy.  I'm morally against Georgia General Assembly HB714.



So what do you think?

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XL Academics Efforts To Stop College Level Education From Depleting

by Staff Writer


According to a recent US Census News Release Sept. 3, 2013,  college enrollment in fall 2012 plunged by half a million (467,000) from one year earlier.

Of the Males for all Races enrolled October 2012, according to the US Census   Table 5 ( Type of College and Year Enrolled for College Students 15 Years Old and Over, by Age, Sex, Race, Control of School, Attendance Status, and Enrollment Status) ; on average for all colleges enrollment for males the 1st year was 2,200.  But, by the fourth year it decline to 1,560.  For more information, download the spreadsheet file here.

Of the Females for all Races enrolled October 2012, according to the US Census  Table 5 ( Type of College and Year Enrolled for College Students 15 Years Old and Over, by Age, Sex, Race, Control of School, Attendance Status, and Enrollment Status) ; on average for all colleges enrollment for females the 1st year was 2,687.  But, by the fourth year it decline to 1,223.  For more information, download the spreadsheet file here.

The decline in enrollment is a serious factor in the depreciation of the US Economy.

When individuals are not advancing in life and have no sense of direction, communities experience hardships as a result of the decrease in the management of resources.

This is likely due to the failure to fulfill highly skilled jobs or careers that require years of training.

Wisdom comes from knowledge.  Without the knowledge of how to manage your time, your financial responsibilities or even being guided by those people ( Elders or Mentors ) before you in life; perhaps one could be lost in our society.

XL Academics of Rockford, Illinois identified these problems faced by Business(es), Communities and Government.   Realizing that youth lack direction in their daily lives, XL Academics created several unique platforms to help resolve these very serious issues.

For the sake of time and to encourage you to visit their website or XL Academics Facebook Page, we decided to point out one of the greatest platforms developed called, " XL University ".

What is the XL University Platform?   Well, it is a series of performances that specifically caters to College Students.

It aids College Students by giving them guidance on how to manage their time, better obtain fiscal responsibility and help them to enter into business relationships with companies via Mentor-ship or Internship Programs.

For more information about XL Academics, please feel free to call them at 815-880-7373.

Currently,  XL Academics gives support in the States of Illinois and Georgia.

XL Academics
5411 East State Street, #385
Rockford, IL 61108

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The Fate Of An Old Neighborhood And The 2040 Plan.

By  C.  Henry Adams

Its interesting to note that just yesterday while performing an odd job for a Neighbor in my Neighborhood ( " Village " ), another neighbor mentioned that we were possibly under siege by Transportation Authorities or something much bigger wanting to take portions of our residential area.  By the way, this was NOT the first person of several individuals to mention these things to me.

You see,  the village that I grew up in is caught between two Interstates (I-285 and I-20) and MARTA.

It was discovered that MARTA wanted to come through our area possibly a decade or more ago, as well as, other powers to be just a few years ago mentioned widening I-20 on our side of the Interstate.

No wonder Linkwood Road in Atlanta have no sidewalks or why Collier Heights Elementary School building no longer exist. (Possible False Assumptions)   Wait, maybe I'm being paranoid.

Let's see, the community called, 'Collier Heights' was originally divided into ( 4 ) four quadrants.  Why is Quadrant 1 and not 2, 3, or 4 designated as historical districts?   Would the real reason be about plans such as 2040?

You know what,  maybe I'm being paranoid.  

Well anyway, I guess its best to let the facts that we do know, speak for themselves.

So, what do you think?



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Taking Action West Of Atlanta

by  C. Henry Adams :


I recall as a child growing up to fear in the City of Atlanta at a certain period of time which was eventually overcome through my faith in God. 

This particular terrible feeling that I mention also gripped my friends as well due to the events of the missing and murdered children in Atlanta during the late 1970's.

Before someone can ask, " What type of fear?"   My answer is the fear of someone kidnapping a child to which would result in them being found dead.

But, before we go any further,  I want to stop right here and point out that this frightening incident was and is a crime.

That being said, it is 2014, a new year and a new beginning for individuals, groups of people , as well as, small business in Atlanta to say the least.

Crime is the act of someone or a group of people who have decided to break the Laws of the Land while mistreating other people in the process.

That MAY NOT be a good enough definition of a Crime, but my point here is that I'm fed up with crime occurring in my community.

Why am I fed up with crime?

Please see the bullet points below :

1)  Crime lowers the economic status and potential of a particular area.

2)  Crime makes the streets I travel on dangerous at anytime of the day or night.

3)  Crime in an area can give that district a NEGATIVE name or connotation which means people living and thriving there will start to avoid it.

4)  Crime does not benefit the vast majority of people and the few thieves it does benefit eventually become incarcerated or end up dead sooner than later.

5)  Crime gives poverty a very bad name.   Not all people impoverish are criminals.  In fact, many great minds have evolve from living in low income situations.

6)  Crime brings about ignorance.

7)  Crime is often associated with trash, waste and illegal dumping seen on the streets, in wooded areas, creeks, as well as, in neighborhoods where people dwell.

When I was a child, I recall a PSA or Public Service Announcement saying stuff like, " Take a bite out of crime. "


I understood then that taking a bite out of crime was to stop crime.  







Today, I have associated an experience with crime, define the term of "crime" to the best of my ability and identified seven negative results of what crime can do to our lives.

Yet, to stop crime or at least to lower the chance of crime occurring in our homes, neighborhoods, communities and the City of Atlanta ; actions should be taken and considered by all of us as follows:

1)  Speak out against crime, get to know your neighbors and rally together to watch out for each other and their belongings.

2)  If  you see something on your street, in your neighborhood and or even the community- that appears  " Not Normal or Not Right ", call the Police - dial 911 and specifically ask them to come out to perform a " Welfare Check ", if it is NOT an Emergency.

Why should you dial 911 and specifically ask for a  " Welfare Check "?   Well, because the Life you might SAVE, might truly be your own.

3)  If you see trash laying around in the yard of your house, please consider picking it up and disposing it into the trash can.   If you feel driven to pick up trash in your neighborhood, be careful - wear gloves, bright clothes and or a reflected vest.   If you are able to motivate others to help you pick up debris, please do so willingly.  

Why pick up the trash?  Well, it might help lower the crime level to a certain extent while giving a boost to the economy in your area.  People appear to like dwelling in clean environments.

4) Consider saying positive things about your home, your neighborhood and community when talking to others.

Sometimes bad news travels fast and is often damaging whether you are aware of it or not.

5) Consider creating an alert system where all of your family, neighbors, friends and business colleagues living or working near your neighborhood can be contacted immediately in the event that a potential criminal act, natural /or man-made disaster occur in your neighborhood or community.

Note: 

A) The City of Atlanta Police has an Emergency Alert System to sign up for as well.

B)  MARTA Police Department has a ' See and Say ' App to download to ask for help.

C)  Fulton County Police Department offers Community Oriented Policing Services.

D)  If you have a tip to stop crime in Atlanta, visit Crime Stoppers.

E)  The Georgia Association of Broadcasters offers GA AlertNewsNet for missing persons. Their web site might be a great location to bookmark and use to find lost love ones.

F) Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) offers Ready Georgia, it is a great resource and alert system to have regarding Natural and Man made Disasters.

6) Consider speaking cordially to your neighbors from time to time.  Be aware of your surroundings at all times, be familiar with the regular people who come and go often in your area.

7) Caring about others as you would care about yourself helps fight against crime.



So, what do you think?



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Press Release: Update Regarding BIE networks

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PRESS RELEASE:   01/04/2014
Broadcasting Interest Enterprise,  Inc.
dba ' BIE networks '
Corp. Headquarters Mail stop
PO Box 757
Lithia Springs, Georgia 30122 USA
(404) 348 - 8319










 Comments from the Chairman C.  Henry Adams 
Currently, BIE networks is experiencing some technical difficulties. We were working throughout Friday Night and Saturday Morning trying to identify the hang up. Please stay tune for more details. Thanks! 

Question and Answer Section:

Q:  What is BIE networks?

A:   BIE networks is a content delivery network that locally and regionally streams media to multiple devices - Desktop Computers, Laptop Computers, Tablets, and  several Mobile Devices ( iPhone & Android OS).




Q:  It was understood that it would be launched by January 1st 2014 - is that true?

A:  January 1st 2014 is the beta testing stage launch date of the streaming media service.




Q:  Where will this service focus its attention?

A:   Fully functional, we expect to offer the service in eight (8) southeastern States of the United States in local and rural areas.




Q:  Will this service be a video text message service?

A:   No.




Q:  Will this service offer unique features not fully utilized in the United States and can BIE networks reveal those features?

A:  BIE networks will offer unique features, some of which have already been reveal in a recent press release, however, all features to be implemented, will be tested.   We will reveal more features as we implement them in the beta testing period.




Q:  Who will benefit from this particular service?

A:   The consumer, small to medium-sized business, as well as, non-profit organizations will benefit from BIE networks services.   We are offering something different in the way you see the World around you, something new regarding media programming  and something that places a positive twist on everyday lives.


Q:  What is the purpose of the beta testing period?

A:   The beta testing period was put into place to get the bugs out of the system under development.  In the process, it will become the proof of our concept. 


Thanks!
C. Henry Adams


10/31/2013   Press Release

12/16/2013   Newsletter and Invitation

BIE networks










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How Do You Manage A Complexity?

by C. Henry Adams :


Below are excerpts from a recent Facebook Discussion:

How do you manage a complexity ( referring to anything in life that is humanly made complex)?

My Late Father (ML Adams) answered this question by stating the opposite.

He said, " You take a whole bunch of simple things, put them together to create a complexity ( complex thing / or situation)".

Thus, to manage a complexity, you break it down into simple things.  CH Adams

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Somebody said, "OK, Mr. Smartie Pants C. Henry Adams; give us an example of how and what your Dad said that actually applied in real life?"

My Reply: One of many Simple Examples and Lessons He ( My Late Father) taught was when I was a child... I was tasked or given the chore of raking the large backyard of leaves during the fall. I would guess the yard was nearly half an acre.

Utilizing his ( My Late Father) saying ( "You take a whole bunch of simple things, put them together to make a complexity") in reverse, I successfully rake the entire backyard in a timely manner, thus giving me time to go play with my friends.

He taught lessons in forward and reverse to say the least.  { No, to my knowledge - Dr. Howard Gardner and my late Father never met or knew each other.  LOL }

What this means is, if I was given a task to perform which appeared to be a problem to "Me".

He would in turn invoke me to " think (create a Plan of Action), know ( Try the plan, see what works and don't work) and then act ( Once you have sought out what worked, apply it the way you practice it or accordingly.)".

Regarding the leaves mentioned above, I figured if I raked leaves in small enough piles, then I could manage the collection; it would be easier for me to dispose of them quickly. The more piles of leaves disposed of... the less space of leaves covering the backyard. Once, I realized that I developed a technique, it was not hard to develop a system - an organized or established procedure from deductive reasoning.

Was a lesson taught or a series of lessons taught by my late Father? 

What do you think?


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132 Years Later Morris Brown College

by C. Henry Adams :

On a cold, wet and dreary afternoon, Saturday, December 14th 2013, I walked into a well lit, warm gym to the sounds of a "LIVE" Gospel Band  - also consisting of a choir of twenty-five or more singers.

It was not a concert that I observed, instead it was the Praise Team warming up the audience before the " Day of Praise & Thanksgiving Celebration " began.

It appears that when African Methodist Episcopalians have great news to share, they spare no expense to thank and praise God before revealing it.

In short, the service started with praise, comments, prayers, introduction of the main speaker, then the introduction of the main speaker's attorney who represented Morris Brown College to which he the Attorney reveals the great news regarding the college situation.

I can hear someone saying, " What's your point C. Henry? "

My Reply :
Well, you heard my story, here is my point within the story.   Morris Brown College ("MBC") started off 16 months ago with major threats of foreclosure and $34 Million Dollars in debt.

MBC filed for bankruptcy, reduced their debt from $34 Million Dollars of debt to $7.5 Million Dollars of debt.

Whereas, the AME Church is the only creditor ( $7.5 Million Dollars ) that MBC owes now.  Incidentally, the AME Church is the parent organization of MBC.

Furthermore, MBC has created a collaboration with WH Solis and Pope for a Land Development Plan to say the very least.  This plan requires MBC to sell certain properties.

Furthermore, MBC plans to support and educate US Veterans, they have setup a Student Internship Program and entered into creating a curriculum based on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

This is a brief synopsis of the MBC Plan exiting Bankruptcy.

Hopefully, the US Federal Bankruptcy Court will approve their plan.  If so,  MBC will then move to regain accreditation in 12 to 18 months, while paying back the AME Church $6.4 Million Dollars of debt.

So, what do you think?








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