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Re: Five Things People Need To Stop Saying When Police Dogs Are Killed

CNotes — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:17:18 -0000

(I used to live in NYC. I'm in DC now). Ok....so I just watched a video of the cops trying to arrest the son and he refuses. They are following him and asking him to drop the knife and surrender. He refuses. He walks away and they are still asking him to stop. He refuses. They warn him that if he doesn't they will send the dog to stop him from getting away. He says to them that he will kill the dog if they do, and proceeds to jump a fence to get away. They send the dog......and we know the rest. What specifically should have been done differently? (Be clear....I do not think he deserved to die. I'm just trying to get an understanding of what they could have done differently).

Re: Five Things People Need To Stop Saying When Police Dogs Are Killed

CNotes — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 10:10:11 -0000

Hey there!!!! :-) I've been good. Trying to grow a business...traveling....etc. How have you been? Miss you guys!

As to your point....I totally agree that it is puzzling that, even with five cops, it resulted in a man losing his life. Maybe they could have done something different. Maybe they tried to de escalate to no avail. We will never really know. However, I reach a crossroad when it comes to dealing with someone who is threatening with a deadly weapon. Dealing with two drunk men?......Let's dance.....Add a deadly weapon?.....Rules change.

Re: Five Things People Need To Stop Saying When Police Dogs Are Killed

CNotes — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 08:21:36 -0000

Hmmm..........interesting comments. Men are breaking the law....refuse to be arrested.....physically fighting with the police....one grabs a weapon and lunges towards the cops......and the cops did not perform satisfactory? I understand that the racial climate between our people and police is extremely sensitive and that we need justice, but we cannot become so blind that we absolve people who are breaking the law and threatening with a deadly weapon of any responsibility whatsoever. Him killing the dog sends the message that he is willing to kill. And speaking as a granddaughter, sister, niece and cousin to police officers, I've heard many stories like this and it seems like they followed protocol. So, while I mourn that someone has lost their life to a police shooting, I don't think the solution is as easy what many of you are stating. And....to compare this situation to Eric Garner is disrespectful in my opinion. Not the same thing. SMH

Re: A Tweet-By-Tweet Breakdown Of Peak Kanye Going Peak Kanye And Breaking The Internet

CNotes — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 08:00:19 -0000

All bets are off if you come for my child. Every. Single. Bet.

Re: Her Name Was Janese Talton-Jackson. And She Was Killed Because She Said “No”

CNotes — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 11:19:21 -0000

Brings me back to my NYC days where I would be walking towards my block and had to mentally prepare myself to walk pass the group of guys on the corner. Do I ignore the cat calls? Do I gently respond? In the majority of cases, I was cursed out/disrespected regardless of which route I took. Fellas, a lot of us are scared.....even if we don't show it.

Re: Ask Agatha: Adult Virgins And The Single Worst Zodiac Sign To Date

CNotes — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 23:01:23 -0000

The story of my LIFE....Ugh! LOL!

Re: Ask Agatha: Adult Virgins And The Single Worst Zodiac Sign To Date

CNotes — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 14:40:33 -0000

Gemini is an easy target. Everyone's go-to for slander. SMH. All we need is space...very little judgement...and your friendship within the relationship. If you are super needy and controlling, it won't work. If you're an interesting person....we WILL fall in love. #thankmelater

Re: I Came, I Saw, I Conquered Caribana

CNotes — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 16:42:01 -0000

Hey Malik!! XOXO

Re: I Came, I Saw, I Conquered Caribana

CNotes — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 15:43:45 -0000

I'm liking the sound of this!! *getting excited*

Re: I Came, I Saw, I Conquered Caribana

CNotes — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 15:08:43 -0000

Thank goodness your opinion of her doesn't matter. Moving right along......."You were saying, Cheekie?"

Re: I Came, I Saw, I Conquered Caribana

CNotes — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 15:04:46 -0000

Cheekie, I'm so mad that I didn't get to link up with you and KB while at Caribana. Although we were in different bands, I could have dipped over to Saldenah for a hot second. :-) Next year???

Re: 10 Non-Singing Ass Singers That People Swear Can Sing

CNotes — Wed, 13 May 2015 16:04:30 -0000

"some of these I'm noticing are really about someone having a
non-traditional voice. so if someone has a raspy or soulful (but not
necessarily technical) voice people saying they can't sing"

I think you're right.

Re: 10 Non-Singing Ass Singers That People Swear Can Sing

CNotes — Wed, 13 May 2015 12:40:51 -0000

No Deez! *hands you a seat*

Re: 10 Non-Singing Ass Singers That People Swear Can Sing

CNotes — Wed, 13 May 2015 12:26:14 -0000

I can't with some of these "can't sing" suggestions in the comments.
LOL! John Legend, Brandy and Jazmine Sullivan are singers who not only can sing, but are respected amongst the greatest singing legends. Just say that you don't like their voice...but, can't sing?? Get Outta Here! LOL!

Re: 10 Non-Singing Ass Singers That People Swear Can Sing

CNotes — Wed, 13 May 2015 12:08:39 -0000

A mess.....smh

Re: 10 Non-Singing Ass Singers That People Swear Can Sing

CNotes — Wed, 13 May 2015 12:06:26 -0000

Right??!!! LOL!

Re: #Receipts: Mo’Nique Brings E-mails Proving Lee Daniels Offered Her Cookie Role

CNotes — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 11:04:37 -0000

She did the right thing at the end of the day.....and anyone judging her should remember that they are not in her shoes. The emails show the written communication, but there could have been in-person and phone conversations with her, Lee and his team. Bottom line is that she doesn't want to be portrayed as a liar....and I respect her for that.

Re: 10 Things About New York City From A Guy Who’s Definitely Not From New York City

CNotes — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 15:16:53 -0000

To be a black American in that area was to be foreign. LOL....too funny!

Re: 10 Things About New York City From A Guy Who’s Definitely Not From New York City

CNotes — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 14:08:15 -0000

Yep! :-) I lived in that neighborhood and learned pretty quickly that it was dubbed little Jamaica. I felt like I was the only American around those parts.

Re: 10 Things About New York City From A Guy Who’s Definitely Not From New York City

CNotes — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:21:16 -0000

Will do...Thanks!!!

Re: 10 Things About New York City From A Guy Who’s Definitely Not From New York City

CNotes — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:20:32 -0000

Emerson Place, I believe.

Re: 10 Things About New York City From A Guy Who’s Definitely Not From New York City

CNotes — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:19:23 -0000

Hmmm....I did actually go to a spot in Miami for Jamaican food (can't remember the name, but it is pretty popular) and it was good.

Re: 10 Things About New York City From A Guy Who’s Definitely Not From New York City

CNotes — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:17:53 -0000

Hahahahaha!!!!! What up Meech! XOXO

Re: 10 Things About New York City From A Guy Who’s Definitely Not From New York City

CNotes — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:16:37 -0000

I like Ruthie's on Myrtle Ave. And I am very picky about my southern food being that I'm from Louisiana. :-)

Re: 10 Things About New York City From A Guy Who’s Definitely Not From New York City

CNotes — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:13:43 -0000

@Val Goddess of Autumn! ...... I've had great food in BK on Flatbush, but I do love Rocatone on White Plains Road in BX. Now, pizza in Queens......I cannot challenge because I have never tried it there. So, the next time I'm there I will give it a shot. :-)