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Snowpacalypse 2011

As we prepare for what weather forecasters are calling one of the biggest snow storms of the century, I would like to leave you with some tips on how to stay warm and safe while driving in this storm.
(Courtesy Shanah D.)

For your car:

• Stock your car with emergency supplies, including a cell phone, gloves, boots, blankets, flashlight and reflective triangle.
• Remove snow entirely from your car body and windows.
• Keep your fuel tank at least half full.

While driving:

• Regulate your speed for road conditions.
• Drive with your low-beam headlights illuminated.
• Do not use cruise control on wet or snowy roads.
• Watch for ice on overpasses and at intersections.
• Look ahead in traffic for problems that may require more reaction time.
• If you are in an emergency situation, call 911 immediately.See More

Guy Dates Pit-Bull, New Job, Links, and FAILS!!!

It has been exactly one month since I last updated this blog. My new job is going great at the Saginaw News. I have written a number of articles and I'm learning a lot. I will be experimenting with new things on this blog from time to time. I appreciate all of the support and thank you all for hanging in there with me.

From the looks of things this job may last a little longer than I first thought. I didn't have a bachelor's degree, which is required, but I was given a chance under a paid 40 hour per week "non-traditional" internship. Which means that I'm not making journalist money yet and I don't get benefits but I'm not making minimum wage either.

The good thing is I can inch closer to my bachelor's degree and that will hopefully put me in a position to be hired as a regular staff employee. But if all else fails I'm sure I will be able to do freelance work for the Saginaw News as well as other publications which is good because it gives me more freedom to chase other ventures.

In case you have missed an article or two of mine, I have put together this blog just for you.

CLICK THE LINKS BELOW:

My second story but first published.

My first story but second published

Short update

Christmas in Midland

Shorter update

Community event

Another community event

I hope this guy wins!

Union story

More community events

First with limited editing! Inspiring too!

My blog would not be complete without a FAIL!!! This one comes in the form of a news story from Muskegon.

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Some guy decides to sodomize a pit-bull! I wonder if it was puppy love?

DON'T HIRE THIS GUY TO WALK YOUR DOG!

Til next time...PEACE!!!!

I need HELP!!!

No big news today. I'm glad that the Saginaw Events Center millage passed. I'm happy the elections (mid-term) are over. I still hate all of the construction. Other than that nothing new is going on.
Oh yeah, I start a new job at the Saginaw News as a writer on November 22. I am happy and excited about it but I am upset because I will no longer be able to voice my STRONG opinions on this blog as it will reflect badly on my employer.
I am searching for a different format for this blog that can keep you all entertained yet deliver information at the same time without jeopardizing my job. Give me some ideas, PLEASE? I'm thinking about using this blog to tell my life story, report community events, or even turn it over to a guest writer. Let me know what YOU would like to see.
Until then...I will play it safe. We will see what happens after the 22nd.

I can't leave without a picture FAIL!!!

Check out how this lady BLEW her $$$MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION$

OneWord: FAIL!!!

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Imam Raid VIDEO FOOTAGE, Free college for ALL SAGINAW STUDENTS, Dow Events Center, and FAILS!!!

 Remember in the last blog I told everyone to pray for me because I had some wonderful opportunities on the table? Well there must be power in numbers because God is slowly making a dream of mine a reality. I have told a few people but I don't want to celebrate too soon. So stay tuned and be looking for an announcement on November 23rd.

This weekend I had a wonderful time. I attended the Saginaw African American Minority Business Association (SAAMBA) luncheon on Friday and the financial workshop on Saturday, both were at the Horizons Center.
 Later Saturday evening I went to a Saginaw Spirit game at the Dow Events Center. Downtown Saginaw was JAMMED PACKED! I love seeing my city like this. The Saginaw Spirit is doing a wonderful job at attracting people to our wonderful city. The Saginaw News reported today that in the nine years since the Spirit hit the ice for the first time at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw, visitors have poured more than $6.7 million into hotel stays alone. Can you imagine what would happen if the Events Center millage does not pass on November 2nd? I got some pics, check 'em out!

Have you ever heard of the Saginaw Promise Zone? Probably not. But the Saginaw Promise Zone is a project that a group of Saginaw leaders and investors are quietly working on that will assure that any child that lives in the Saginaw school district and goes to Saginaw school will get a FREE college education from any of the Michigan colleges upon graduation from high school. Yeah, I thought I would get your attention with that one.
If your child lives in a certain part of Saginaw and graduates from a Saginaw public school, they will receive a free college education. That means if you don't want to pay for college or can't afford to, you need to move within the district. This will be great for Saginaw because it will bring people in from all around the state. College ain't cheap and we have some of the best ones in Michigan. Kalamazoo already has this in place and their city is flourishing. Saginaw leaders are hoping to put the finishing touches on this soon enough to benefit the c/o 2012.
I'm literally ROTFL (Rolling On The Floor Laughing) at all of those crybabies and whiners that left already, you know, the ones that say Saginaw has nothing to offer! I just hope they moved somewhere that makes them enough money to send their children to college.

IN OTHER NEWS...
Does anyone remember the FBI shows its raid on Imam Luqman Abdullah and his followers at a Dearborn warehouse about noon on Oct. 28, 2009. It made national headlines (google it) because Abdullah was reportedly shot around 20 times. Well, footage of that raid has been released along with a timeline explaining the events on tape:



• 11:45 a.m. -- Abdullah arrives in a vehicle at the warehouse, on Miller Road, near Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. He is led to warehouse by confidential informant working for FBI.

A few minutes later, the suspects are then seen loading boxes of flat-screen televisions from one trailer to another using pallets.*

• 12:00:03 p.m. -- Confidential informant working for FBI leaves the building. His image on the video is distorted to hide his appearance.

• 12:02:50 -- Undercover FBI agent leaves.

• 12:04:15 -- Abdullah is seen pulling a lift device into the warehouse.*

• 12:04:23 -- Explosive devices are set off by remote control to distract the suspects. The suspects jump after hearing them go off. In one video, some TVs are rattled and dust flies.*

• 12:04:28 -- Abdullah runs right, then left to a side door, and then back toward a trailer.* Another suspect in a gray shirt runs to second trailer.

• 12:04:35 -- Abdullah runs back to trailer, and suspect with a gold-colored hat follows him. Red laser dots from the rifles of the FBI agents appear on the screen.*

About 20 federal agents in military gear swarm the scene, their rifles positioned. *

• 12:04:38 -- The suspect with the gold hat puts his hands up.

• 12:04:43 -- Four suspects lie on ground while Abdullah is still standing. Abdullah appears to be peering around the corner.*

• Dearborn report says he appears to be removing a weapon from his clothing, jumping and shifting his clothing upward.

• 12:04:44 -- The imam is up against a wall and concealing his right hand from agents. His right hand has a dark object consistent with shape of handgun.

• 12:04:49 -- Abdullah starts to lie down inside the trailer. At this point, the video scene is blocked by stacks of televisions, which partially obstructs what is happening.

• 12:05:26 -- Suspect in black T-shirt is lying in front of the apron in the middle of a trailer. Another suspect, wearing navy a T-shirt, is lying down on the east side section of the open trailer. And one with a beige hat is lying face down to the front right of the guy with the black T-shirt. The K9 attack dog approaches.

• 12:05:27 -- Dog is released. It moves quickly toward Abdullah.

• 12:05:29 -- Agent moves his body suddenly as shots are fired. An agent from the back moves forward into position closer to Abdullah.*

• 12:05:32-33 -- Shell casings can be seen flying backward over the shoulder of an FBI agent who appears to aim his rifle at Abdullah.*

• 12:05:33 -- Shooting ends.

• 12:05:39 -- Dog that is shot is walked away from the trailer by his handler. The dog, Freddy, died.

In the minutes that follow, Abdullah's followers are dragged to different locations by FBI agents.*

• 12:24 -- Video footage ends.

Wow!

I was searching through facebook looking for a FAIL!!! and I ran across this:
Times must really be hard if an ex Bank Robber is holding a sign begging for BULLETS!

OneWord: FAIL!!!!


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Thanks for the support,
Bobjohnson

Fire!!! Delta plays at the Palace!!! FAILS!!! and More!!!

Don't ring the Alarm Gee! Who remembers BOSS, the 1990's female rapper from Detroit? She had the best part on Spice One's song "The Heist- Don't ring the alarm." (Random thought.) 

I once heard that Saginaw was on fire but the wind was also blowing. This means that everything that was happening in Saginaw would blow right over into the surrounding counties. Now that Saginaw has been calm this entire year, has anyone noticed that Bay City and Midland has been in the news a little more than usual. I don't want us to be the ones that licks our tongues out and say, "Nah-nah-na-nah-nah." I want us to continue to stand proud and let everyone know that we are not a lost cause, we will not be on anyones "top dangerous cities list" anymore, and we are never out of the race of wonderful cities to live in. Most importantly, we want to show our leadership by not rubbing it in their faces as they did/do us. We really need to band together and help each other out more both in Saginaw and in the Great Lakes Bay Region. (I'm still salty over being called Sag-dad, like Baghdad.) BTW, remember this pic?

Well this is what I plan to see:

In other news...

Did you know that the Delta College Pioneers will open for the Detroit Pistons and play their first home game at the Palace of Auburn Hills. That's right, when is the last time your college's basketball team brought in D.L. Hughley, featured commencement speaker Bobjohnson (shameless plug), and opened up for the Detroit Pistons? We are taking a party bus down and students can buy a $20 ticket to watch the Pioneers play and then get to stay for the game on Nov. 5th

While we are on the subject of Detroit check out this curse turned blessing...

In Detroit, a dispute between nieghbors got out of hand when grown up neighbors started taunting a dying 7 year-old. From what I understand, one neighbor was mad at another neighbor so they got into an argument. The other neighbor had a granddaughter who has Huntington's disease and will eventually die from it the same way her mother did just last year. When I first heard the story I thought this was the most ignorant thing a person could do. I thought that by the media reporting it, the taunting neighbors would have been influenced to move out of the neighborhood and maybe even the country. But God is good and something else happened. People from around the world also heard about this story and they raised $17,500 to take the little girl on a shopping spree. If I was her, I would come home with $17,500 worth of very loud and noisy toys and play with them at all times of the night in the club house I would purchase that would sit 2cm from the property line by the neighbors bedroom window. Or I would make a mistake and throw $17,500 worth of baseballs through their windows. What would you do?

Don't forget about Harvestfest (not that kind of harvest weedheads)! Follow this link to my last blog to register.

While you are viewing my last blog don't forget to order your book from Saginaw's local spiritual author Daniel Rodriguez.

Sweetest Day is right around the corner (Saturday for everyone that ran around the corner looking for it). As always, Rahmaan Kelley got you covered. Check out the Dru Hill concert at the Dow Events Center on Saturday. Click here to buy your tickets.

Fella's, I met with some very important decision makers (she shall remain nameless) and we came to the conclusion that Sweetest Day will be the woman's turn to treat her man. I basically had to pull these decision maker's arms (her's) to accept this. But they (she) insisted on it being that way. But fella's, don't feel guilty. You will pay for this during Christmas and Valentines Day (maybe even Thanksgiving if you have a bridgecard). Not to mention missing Sunday's game with Big Ben returning to the lineup.

So you might as well get fresh now...

Don't be like this dude on Sweetest Day. Instead, Call Twuan at Fresh 2Def 989.284.1330.

OneWord: FAIL!!! (I'm glad he isn't in the military. Could you imagine how funny it would be to see him salute his commanding officers?)

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ALSO...

Say a big prayer for ya boy Bobjohnson, I have some major opportunities on the horizons.

Send story ideas, event, photo's and FAILS!!! to bobjohnson1word@yahoo.com.

MSU/UofM PARTY, FRESH 2 DEF, HARVESTFEST, BOOKS & FAILS!!!!!!

In celebration of my blog being viewed close to 400 times within the last month, I am going to dedicate this blog to things that are happening in Saginaw right now. I mean, it is obvious someone is reading and this is only the right thing to do to show you that I appreciate you as readers. Now if only I could get more of you to join the blog and ACTUALLY post each new one to your facebook wall. (Fat chance though!)

Now...Who's excited about the MSU/UofM game Saturday? I know I am! I'm a MSU fan to the heart and green and white are also many of our favorite colors (money, duh!) but watching this video game of a player that UofM has, Denard Robinson, reminds me of when Mike Vick played for Atlanta. This is going to be a tough one to choose sides on. But in case you are wondering where to watch the game, I have the perfect spot for you.

My home girl and soon to be 95 District Rep, Stacy Erwin Oakes, is having a tailgate party at the Cadillac Lounge (Club) for ONLY$10! See flyer below for details. 

And FELLA's...there is NO NEED to come in there with your face and head all raggedy. If you need a cut you need to check out Fresh 2 Def Barber shop with my man Twuan. One barber, one chair, one conversation.  (He did not cut that dude's hair on my FAIL!!! last week.)

Then Sunday, after all of the cussing and drinking because your team has lost or won, be sure to go to church and repent for your sins. You can definitely come visit my church St. Paul's Episcopal, but if you already have a hangover I would suggest that you skip the Holy Communion because we serve REAL wine (Wild Irish Rose, I think).

Speaking of church ...YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!

I know you have heard of Harvestfest by now, right? If not, this is your opportunity to witness and experience it. Shout out to KLM (Kingdom Life Ministries). Check out the flyer below. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT! (Click "REGISTER")

Speaking of KLM...one of their own has penned, typed, written (or whatever the term is now a days) a book! That's right, Daniel Rodriguez, is now an author (as spiritual as he is, I thought he wrote the BIBLE).

Check out all of the info below, and definitely go out and buy it. (Hey, Daniel, I'll review it for you for free!)

BUY BOOK: http://www.danielrodriguezonline.com

Price:  $12 FREE SHIPPING {limited time only}

Book synopsis:

Spiritual Authority: Uncovering the Kingdom of Darkness and Your Authority Over It.

Are you tired of the enemy having victory in your life?

Spiritual Authority will encourage and empower you to overcome the enemy and experience victory in every area of your life!  In this powerful book, Daniel uncovers the enemy's origin, kingdom, intentions, methods of attack, and weapons of war. The enemy's tools and resources are exposed!

Through scripture, Daniel brings to light the power and authority we have as Believers towards the enemy.  He gives you the tools and instructions needed to successfully engage in spiritual warfare...and to win!  No longer to do have to accept defeat in your life and in the life of others! Today is your day of victory!

God is calling you to the Frontline of the battlefield!  Are you ready to win!?

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LAST...

OneWord: FAIL!!!