Redeux News: DTE Energy Savings Program (PLEASE READ AND PASS ALONG)

I received this note today at 3:15pm from a former classmate and wanted to share this with The D Spot Redeux readers. This information can be useful to low income individuals, households that are going GREEN in Detroit, churches, block clubs, community organizations and practically every citizen in the DTE service area.

Dear Shimekia, 

DTE has a pilot program that is being run out of my office right now. It's called: "My Energy Analyzer: Energy Efficiency Assistance Program".

Y.E.S is a program that stands for Your Energy Savings. If you are low income, a technician will come to your house within 3-5 days and install a kit that includes: energy efficient lightbulbs, a shower head, programmable thermostat, pipe wrapping, sink aerators and more. If you are not low income, you will receive your package via postal mail in 2-4 days and have to self install each product.

This is a pilot so I am trying to inform as many ppl as possible. If you are interested, just email me and I will refer you or someone you know. Tell your church members, social clubs, hairstylists, barbers etc etc etc. I don't get any referral bonus or anything like that; but I did it myself and I KNOW more people need to know about this program and benefit from it. (Tell them that LaKisha Grimmett-Harris, a dte rep, referred you ; this will assure faster service and higher priority in scheduling.)

I think its important to get this information out to everyone who can benefit. If you are renting your home, you will need to get permission from your lanlord to have your pipes taped and showerheads installed.

DTE doesn't give away anything for free EVER, so please take advantage of this opportunity! You can also go to: yourenergysavings.com or call 866.796.0512, 866.796.0512   (press option 1 then option 6). 

Thanks Morenike, for the notice. Readers feel free to leave comments on your experience with this program. 

Almost Wordless Wednesday: 2010 Kresge Artist Fellowship Winners

Congratulations to all the winners! Follow the links to find out more information!

 

ANNOUNCING THE 2010  KRESGE ARTIST FELLOWS IN THE LITERARY AND PERFORMING ARTS! For more information, please click below or visit, www.kresgeartsindetroit.org.    Kresge Arts in Detroit, funded by The Kresge Foundation and administered by the College for Creative Studies, provides significant financial support for 18 Kresge Artist Fellowships annually, each consisting of a $25,000 award and customized professional development opportunities for metropolitan Detroit artists in the literary, performing  and visual arts.

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Wordless Wednesday: The History of World Communication According to Google

Google Voice is finally open to everyone in the U.S. 

You can now apply for your own Google Voice number

without an engraved invitation from Google.

 

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Redeux News: Home Improvement Grants in Detroit

 

News from your City of Detroit Central District Neighborhood City Hall Manager, Lori Cunningham...

Fifth Third Bank’s Neighborhood Impact Program 
Fifth Third Bank’s Neighborhood Impact Program provides grants to eligible families at a 4:1 match, up to $10,000. For every $1.00 the homeowner has toward minor home repairs, Fifth Third Bank will grant $4.00. For example: if a homeowner needs a new roof costing $5,000.00, the homeowner will pay $1,000 and Fifth Third NIP will pay $4,000.

The grant is available to low-to-moderate income homeowners who need structural alterations, elimination of health and safety hazards, such as lead-based paint remediation, energy conservation improvements, improvements for easier accessibility for the handicapped, and other ‘quality of life’ repairs.

Fifth Third Bank is currently accepting applications for its Neighborhood Impact Program (NIP). The NIP provides grants to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis with Fifth Third Bank customers having first priority, until funds are depleted. Since 2006 Fifth Third Bank has awarded more than $600,000 in grant money for NIP residents across southeastern Michigan.

The program’s new cycle of funding began in May and will run until the funds are depleted. If you need home repairs and are interested in getting more information about the Fifth Third Bank NIP, you can pick up a NIP application at any of the banking centers or contact Ms. Brenda Massey at (800) 246-5372.

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Jackson 5 Exhibit to Open at Motown Museum

The Jackson 5

R.I.P. Michael

We miss you!

June 25 2009

The Detroit News reports:

Michael Jackson's career started in Detroit at Motown Records with his brothers as the Jackson 5, so the first anniversary of his death Friday is being marked by the Motown Historical Museum with a special, expanded Jackson 5 exhibit that opens that day. Jackson 5 were on the Motown label from 1968-75.

Some of the items on display at the museum, known to fans as Hitsville and located at 2648 W. Grand Blvd., include uniforms the Jackson 5 wore onstage, photographs, awards, a Michael Jackson doll, clips of the Jackson 5 cartoon series, as well as a uniform Michael Jackson wore early in his solo career. Jackson donated the uniform to the museum in 1988 when he was in Detroit on a tour stop. He also donated his hat and the famous, single rhinestone-encrusted glove (stolen once, and now in a highly secure exhibit). 

The Jackson 5 exhibit runs Friday through Sept. 30. General admission is $10 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under and senior citizens. Summer hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

From The Detroit News: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100622/ENT04/6220365/1409/metro/Detroit-s-Motown-museum-readies-Jackson-5-exhibit#ixzz0rb4UqWl0

Happy Father's Day Daddy

 

My Dad: Stratford S. Hilliard

March 31 1920 - February 2 2009

We miss you so very much. You are still the BEST.

I was definitely a "Daddy's Girl"...still am.

Dedicated to my Dad and all fathers:

Horace Silver "Song for My Father"

  
Download now or listen on posterous

01_Song_For_My_Father.mp3 (10433 KB)

Click to play...

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VP Biden on Rep. Joe Barton's Apology to BP

Things To Do Thursday: Detroit Celebrates 145th Annual Juneteenth

  http://www.maah-detroit.org/

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of slavery’s end in the United States. The national observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day began in Galveston, Texas in 1865. 

Today, Juneteenth symbolizes overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles, the pursuit of knowledge and the determination to achieve greatness. It is also a time to celebrate our histories, assess and improve ourselves and plan our futures. Having evolved into a cross-cultural celebration, Juneteenth challenges each of us to "Celebrate Freedom, Celebrate Life."

According to Tom Feelings, the author of The Middle Passage:

Juneteenth is a day of reflection, a day of renewal, a pride-filled day. It is a moment in time taken to appreciate the African American experience. It is inclusive of all races, ethnicities and nationalities - as nothing is more comforting than the hand of a friend.

This year celebrations will take place all over the city. Detroit has the potential to be a mecca for black activism and revolutionary movements.

Virgil H Carr Cultural Arts Center of Michigan located in the heart of Downtown Detroit. Juneteenth Alive will be a mix of information, entertainment and education. Juneteenth is recognized by many African Americans as the official commemoration of the abolition of slavery. Famed Freedom Rights advocate and native Detroiter Chokwe Lumumba will give his first address to Detroit since being elected to Jackson MS City Council. Khary WAE Frazier will lead the cultural hip-hop band General Population as they record a LIVE ALBUM.  Call 313.598.0408 for more info or visit www.generalpopulation.org

Hermione's African American Community Center - 13515 Plymouth Rd. Saturday, June 19th. Prayer Breakfast-9a.m.($7.00) Guest Speaker, The Honorable Kwame Kenyatta, City Council Member. Miss Juneteenth Contest. African Dance and other features. Food, Games, Vendors all day. Fun for all ages. Grown Folks Party - 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Call (313) 587-1206 for more information

Display your support with a yard sign. CLICK HERE for more information. 

Read the "D" Spots blog about Juneteenth 2009

Read more in depth information about Juneteenth here

Things to Do Thursday: Detroit River Days 2010

For the fourth year now, Detroit annually celebrates the history and culture of its international waterfront, The Detroit-Windsor River. Activities on both land and water stretch from the Detroit RiverWalk at the Renaissance Center to the newly opened section of the William G. Milliken State Park, the festival will kick off on Friday, June 18 and culminate on the first day of summer, Monday, June 21 with the annual Target Fireworks.

COST: $3.00
In order to make sure that everyone has a chance to enjoy River Days, the Conservancy is offering free admission on Friday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and the first hour from 11a.m. - 12 noon of both Saturday and Sunday. The admission fee will also be waived on Monday, June 21 to encourage everyone to come down to the riverfront to view the fantastic 52nd Annual Target Fireworks.
  
Don't miss out on Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Tours for just $5 during River Days! Tours will start on odd hours between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. during River Days and will last less than one hour. Make your reservation in person Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop located at Rivard Plaza.

Read last year's blog on 2009 Detroit River Days

Things to Do Thursday: Boston-Edison Garden Tour

The Second Annual Historic Boston-Edison Garden Tour will take place on Saturday, June 19 starting at 9am at Voight Park (beween 2nd and 3rd @ Longfellow and Edison). Continental Breakfast and Lunch as well as realtors available to show available historic homes for sale in the Boston-Edison District. $15 in advance; $20 the day of the event. Information: 313.727.1087. http://www.historicbostonedison.org

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Things To Do Thursday: Boston-Edison Garden Tour

More than an event, The Historic Boston Edison Association presents the 2nd Annual Garden Tour featuring spectacular gardens and landscapes in the neighborhood, as an exhilarating experience.

To add to the excitement of the day and to preserve the privacy of our home owners, the locations of the gardens will be kept secret and will be revealed the day of the tour. The Garden Tour begins at Voigt Park (between Longfellow and Edison; Second and Third streets).

COST:

• Advance Tickets - $15
• 6 Tickets - $80 (A savings of $10)
• 10 Tickets - $130 (A savings of $20)
• Boston-Edison dues paying card members $8 per ticket w/a 2 ticket limit per household (A savings of $14).
• Tour Day Tickets - $20

For more information, send us an email at bostonedison@gmail.com or call Wanda McGlown at (313) 727-1087.

Wordless Wednesday: Fireworks will brighten the city again this summer

52nd Annual Detroit Target Fireworks

Monday, June 21, 2010, 10:10 pm

Rain date: Tues., June 22, 2010 @ 10 pm

@ the Detroit International Riverfront

Price: FREE

Celebrating Canada Day (July 1) and 

US Independence Day (July 4)

 Photo courtesy of the World News Network

 

 

Stars of

"The Last Airbender"

Jackson Rathbone and Nicola Peltz

to attend VIP Rooftop Party

Read last year's blog on The Detroit International Fireworks

 

Tuesday Tidbits: Textures by Nefertiti

Former model, Nefertiti (shown above), moved to Detroit, from Chicago, finds it a pleasurable experience to educate and serve the community. Textures by Nefertiti offers you a holistic spa experience.

She opened the doors to her serene salon in 2003 in the Spiral Collective then later expanded but remained in the same West Willis Village neighborhood in Midtown about a year ago. Her shop caters to women with locks (also referred to as dreads or dreadlocks) and women who seek to have a maintained, professional and stylish look without the use of hot combs and perms.

Textures by Nefertiti, open five days a week, offers women more than just a natural hairstyle, the design and energy of her peaceful salon provides refreshing comfort to the spirit as well. Even her website, featuring reposing colors, vibrant photos and mellow music, soothes you and eases tension.

In a personal message on the company website Nefertiti says, "Many women, in particular, were coming into a new spiritual awakening making changes inside and out. We were shedding old stereotypes of “nappy hair” and “good hair” vs. “bad hair”. Textures by Nefertiti is said to be the mind, body, spirit health spa.

Textures by Nefertiti includes services such as, lock grooming and styling, natural nail care, esthetic services by Dena, massage and a line of products by Hairobics, which are organic, environmentally safe and non-animal tested.

 © Textures by Nefertiti Website Photography

Textures by Nefertiti 

As always we want to thank Model D for bringing us some of the best stories on Metro Detroit leaders and activists.

Redeux News: Metro Detroit Leader, Dr. Ameenah Omar dies at age 69

Note: This story was initially scheduled to be posted on June 9, 2010, however after awaiting important details, we are finally able to bring you the sad news.

 

Former Highland Park City Council President Dr. Ameenah Omar made her transition on June 7, 2010. Dr. Ameenah was the widow of Malcolm X's older brother Abdul Aziz Omar, who died last year. She is much appreciated for her dedication, hard work, leadership and love for the Highland Park Community. 

 

She served as a HP city council president in 2003 and remained in the position until February 2009. From 1986-1997, she was an administrator at Highland Park Community College. In 2007, Omar sat on the Steering Committee for HP's DPD Central Districts Weed & Seed Project.

Mother Ameenah, as she is affectionately called by residents, had a memorial service on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 10am at New Grace Missionary Baptist Church, located in Highland Park, MI.

Photo courtesy of WDIV, Click on Detroit

 

She is survived by her two daughters, Lakisha Omar and Neeyah Omar and other relatives. 

 

Elder Ameenah may be gone but will never be forgotten. For more information please read the Detroit Free Press article here.

UAW Meeting @ Cobo Center with Granholm

June 14, 2010---The United Auto Workers union opened its 35th Constitutional Convention at Detroit's Cobo Center today, where an estimated 1,200 delegates will elect a new president and other officers, and plot the union's future. The UAW represents workers in the auto industry as well as aircraft manufacture and other industries in the US. 

 David Guralnick / The Detroit News

The convention kicked off with about a dozen United Auto Workers protesting outside of the convention (Above). Al Benchich, a General Motors retiree and ex-president of Local 909 in Warren, attracts the attention of a Detroit Police officer after handing out flyers announcing a planned rally outside of Cobo Hall. (Below).                                                    

                                                                               David Guralnick / The Detroit News
Sources quote Governor Jennifer Granholm during the opening of the session, "If we had a hands-off policy, GM and Chrysler would have been gone," Granholm was referring to the government bailout of two of the Detroit Three automakers."Your jobs would have been gone. We would be a nation making nothing." 

Detroit News reports that Ford Motor Co. made $2 billion in the first three months this year, its fourth consecutive quarter in the black. General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC, although still in debt to the federal government, are stronger financially after short bankruptcies last year. GM made $865 million in the first quarter; Chrysler reported an operating profit, which excludes interest and taxes, of $143 million.

The problem many UAW delegates are seeking solutions for is how to regain some pay and fringe benefits they have sacrificed to help Detroit automakers survive. UAW delegates aired beliefs that the country’s economic crisis has unfairly burdened working Michigan families and that the City of Detroit needs massive programs of public investment, more state and federal aid and labor reform that respects the right to organize and bargain collectively. Several resolutions have been passed since Day 1 of the convention on Sunday, June 13, 2010.

Urban Agenda – A resolution approved, on Tuesday, June 15, supporting the UAW’s commitment to strong and vital urban centers. The union’s vision includes a strong safety net, quality educational institutions and access to high-wage jobs to lift urban residents out of poverty. “This issue is near and dear to our hearts because one in four children lives in poverty. They are not around the corner from us, they are next door to us,” said delegate John Anthony (Left) of UAW Local 602.

 

Photo by Rebecca Cook (UAW.org).

 


Sources
1. The Detroit News: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100614/AUTO01/6140382/Granholm-defends-autos-bailout-at-Detroit-UAW-meeting#ixzz0r2FheLEL 
2. United Auto Workers: http://www.uaw.org/convention, http://www.uaw.org/convention/articles/economy-international-labor-solidarity-resolutions-pass

Redeux News: 125 New Jobs at Plant Opening in Highland Park MI

 

Governor Jennifer Granholm (D-MI) will help to celebrate the first manufacturing plant in Michigan by Valeo.

Great news for Highland Park, Detroit, and Michigan. Highland Park was the original headquarters for the Chrysler Corporation.

 

Highland Park Michigan will have 125 new jobs created in conjunction with the Michigan Works! Association. The Valeo plant will create front-end modules for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Valeo, which is headquartered in France, will have executives from France and their U.S. headquarters attending the grand opening.

 

 

 

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"Tuesday Tidbits": Riverwalk adds new Cafe and Carousel

We know you're probably at work right now, focusing diligently on this week's tasks and reports or simply stuck in an enclosed space reading this wonderful blog : ) trying to find something to do. The city has added a Cafe and a Carousel making the Detroit River Walk THE place to visit. Whether you're going for a local romantic get away or a summer activity with the kids, no matter how busy you are, you must take the time to enjoy. 

RiverWalk Cafe and Cullen Family Carousel Hours (Rivard Plaza)

• Now until May 31, 2010 (Memorial Day Weekend) - Fri., Sat., Sun. - 11 am to 8 pm.
• The Gabriel Richard Park location will offer limited hours, primarily on weekends and special occasions.

DID YOU KNOW? Only a few years ago the Detroit River Walk didn't exist and hardly anyone knew what a blog was? 

By making an investment in the The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, (a non-profit organization, was founded in 2003 with the mission of bringing public access to Detroit's Riverfront) you will demonstrate your belief in the future of our wonderful Detroit Riverfront. Please do your part to keep our beautiful Riverfront clean, safe and accessible.

 http://www.detroitriverfront.org/supportus/

Last year we blogged about The Wheelhouse Detroit, a bicycle shop that offers rentals, retail, service and tours. Keep up to date at our blog: wheelhousedetroit.wordpress.com. Wheelhouse is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Although the RiverWalk Cafe and Carousel opened this, you may not have had the pleasure of exploring this constantly developing jewel of Detroit. Why not take the time to go this week?

 http://www.detroitriverfront.org/pdf/DRFC_Our-Map-Parking.pdf 

1340 E. Atwater Street
Rivard Plaza on the Detroit RiverWalk
Detroit, MI 48207

The Detroit RiverWalk, GM Plaza and Dequindre Cut Greenway are open

7 days a week from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. 

(Extended hours will apply for various special events and concerts throughout the year) 

If you have or will visit the River Walk Cafe, please comment below and tell us what you think. Check back next week for another "D" Spot Redeux: Tuesday Tidbit.

Redeux News: 32 Detroit Public Schools to be Closed in 2010-2011

 

The original list had approximately 50 schools slated for closure; but 18 will spared--for this upcoming year at least.

School closure list

Barsamian Alternative High School, 
Bethune K-8, Bethune ELC, 10825 Fenkell St. (moves to Fitzgerald Elementary, 8145 Puritan St.) 
Boykin Continuing Education Center, 10225 Third Street 
Bunche Elementary, 2601 Ellery St. 
Burt Elementary School, 20710 Pilgrim St. 
Burton International School, 1333 Pine (program moves to Owen Academy, 2001 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) 
Campbell Elementary, 2301 E. Alexandrine St. 
Coffey K-8, 17210 Cambridge Ave. 
Cooley High School, Cooley North Wing special education center, 15055 Hubbell Ave. 
Crary Elementary School, 16164 Asbury Park 
Crosman Alternative High School/McKinney Day Treatment Center, 8820 Woodrow Wilson 
Detroit Transition Center East 
Detroit Transition Center West 
Dixon Elementary,19500 Tireman St. 
Ellington 
Earhart Middle School, 1000 Scotten St. 
Hancock Alternative Middle School 
Hanstein Elementary, 4290 Marseilles Street Harding Elementary/Harding Annex,14450 Burt Road 
Holcomb Elementary,18100 Bentler St. 
Langston Hughes Academy, 19900 McIntyre Jamieson Elementary, 2900 W. Philadelphia St. 
Malcolm X Academy, 3550 John C. Lodge 
McColl Elementary, 20550 Cathedral St. 
McFarlane Elementary, 8900 Cheyenne St. 
McKenny Elementary, 20833 Pembroke Ave. 
Osborn High, 11600 E. Seven Mile Trombly Alternative High, 1095 Hibbard 
West Side Academy Alternative High, 1851 W. Grand Blvd. 
Longfellow support building, 13141 Rosa Parks Blvd.

From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20100607/SCHOOLS/6070396/18-DPS-schools-off-closure-list--but-32-others-will-be-shuttered#ixzz0qCgScWRU

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Redeux News: 32 Detroit Public Schools to be Closed in 2010-2011

 

The original list had approximately 50 schools slated for closure; but 18 will spared--for this upcoming year at least.

School closure list

Barsamian Alternative High School, 
Bethune K-8, Bethune ELC, 10825 Fenkell St. (moves to Fitzgerald Elementary, 8145 Puritan St.) 
Boykin Continuing Education Center, 10225 Third Street 
Bunche Elementary, 2601 Ellery St. 
Burt Elementary School, 20710 Pilgrim St. 
Burton International School, 1333 Pine (program moves to Owen Academy, 2001 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) 
Campbell Elementary, 2301 E. Alexandrine St. 
Coffey K-8, 17210 Cambridge Ave. 
Cooley High School, Cooley North Wing special education center, 15055 Hubbell Ave. 
Crary Elementary School, 16164 Asbury Park 
Crosman Alternative High School/McKinney Day Treatment Center, 8820 Woodrow Wilson 
Detroit Transition Center East 
Detroit Transition Center West 
Dixon Elementary,19500 Tireman St. 
Ellington 
Earhart Middle School, 1000 Scotten St. 
Hancock Alternative Middle School 
Hanstein Elementary, 4290 Marseilles Street Harding Elementary/Harding Annex,14450 Burt Road 
Holcomb Elementary,18100 Bentler St. 
Langston Hughes Academy, 19900 McIntyre Jamieson Elementary, 2900 W. Philadelphia St. 
Malcolm X Academy, 3550 John C. Lodge 
McColl Elementary, 20550 Cathedral St. 
McFarlane Elementary, 8900 Cheyenne St. 
McKenny Elementary, 20833 Pembroke Ave. 
Osborn High, 11600 E. Seven Mile Trombly Alternative High, 1095 Hibbard 
West Side Academy Alternative High, 1851 W. Grand Blvd. 
Longfellow support building, 13141 Rosa Parks Blvd.

From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20100607/SCHOOLS/6070396/18-DPS-schools-off-closure-list--but-32-others-will-be-shuttered#ixzz0qCgScWRU

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Monday Milestone: President Obama at Kalamazoo Central H.S.

Kalamazoo (MI) Central High School was the winner out of over 1,000 U.S. high schools to have President Barack Obama as 2010 Commencement Speaker. The commencement is tonight (June 7 2010) at 7 p.m. at Western Michigan University, also located in Kalamazoo.

 

Below is Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announcing Kalamazoo Central High School as the winner. All of Michigan is excited and proud of Kalamazoo Central High School.

 

We will post the video of the commencement speech tomorrow.

 

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Redeux News: Hey Bud! The Tigers wuz Robbed!

Major League Baseball Commissioner "Bud" Selig decided on Thursday (June 3 2010) NOT to reverse the WRONG call by referee Jim Joyce that STOLE the first-ever perfect game from the Detroit Tigers.

 

Bud Selig, Commissioner of MLB.

Governor Jennifer Granholm (D-MI), who watched the 9th inning of the Wednesday game in disbelief, immediately issued a proclamation from the State of Michigan honoring the Detroit Tigers' pitcher Armando Galarraga true perfect game.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga (who just came up from the minors two weeks ago) was awarded a brand new Chevy Corvette by the president of General Motors North American operations, Mark Reuss. Mr. Galarraga is being honored not only for his real perfect game, but also for his sportsman-like conduct after the egregious error.

What do YOU think? Should Bud Selig reverse the decision? Leave your opinion in the comments section.

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Wordless Wednesday: Going, Going, Gone! Detroit Cleans Political House

Kwame Kilpatrick, former mayor of Detroit, received a 14 month to 5-year PRISON sentence for obstruction of justice and other felonies.

 

Monica Conyers, former president and member of the Detroit City Council will be start serving her PRISON sentence for extortion in July 2010.

 

Sam Riddle, former political consultant to Monica Conyers, will be in Federal PRISON for extortion in June 2010.

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Tuesday Tidbits: R.I.P. Ali Woodson The Temptations 1951-2010

Ali Woodson, lead singer of the "Temptin' Temptations" died of cancer on Sunday May 30 2010. He was 58 years old. Ali Woodson replaced Dennis Edwards, the previous lead singer of the Temps.

Some of Ali Woodson's signature songs with the Temptations included "Treat Her Like A Lady", "Sail Away", and "Lady Soul" from 1984 to 1986.

Enjoy the video of "Lady Soul" with Ali Woodson and the Temptations
at http://thedspotredeux.blogspot.com