The City of Atlanta experienced a tornado that knocked out power in certain areas of Downtown Atlanta.
Friday, March 14, 2008, heavy thunderstorms prompted a tornado that hit and collapsed the roof of the Georgia Dome. Numerous people inside were injured where Mississippi State and the University of Alabama played in the Southeastern Conference Tournament basketball game.
The tornado also damaged homes, buildings and left students of Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College and Morehouse College without power for two days.
The following counties were under severe tornado watch as well as a flash flood warning: Clayton, Carroll, Dekalb, Fulton, Macon and Fayette. More bad weather is expected.
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Monday, April 28, 2008
Delta Charges For Second Bag
By D’Chell Crayton
ATLANTA- Due to is fuel costs, Delta Air Lines plans to begin charging customers an extra $25 – or $50 a round trip – for checking a second bag.
The new charge will go in effect May 1, following moves by other carriers to add similar fees for transporting a second piece of luggage, which previously has been included in the ticket.
Delta spokesman Kent Landers said “The change is due to rising fuel costs and … the changing competitive environment we face today.” Delta estimated that its fuel will generate about $100 million in cost savings per year, according to the Associated Press.
Landers declined to say how much money Delta expects to generate from the new fee.
Last week, Delta announced it plans to cut about 2,000 jobs and to ground dozens of jets to reduce its domestic flying 10 percent.
Delta Chief Executive Richard Anderson said, “ We’re anticipating that our fuel costs will increase by somewhere between $1 [billion] to $2 billion year-over-year, so we’re going to take steps to rapidly work to cover those costs.”
FULL REPORT: Check out Delta’s story
ATLANTA- Due to is fuel costs, Delta Air Lines plans to begin charging customers an extra $25 – or $50 a round trip – for checking a second bag.
The new charge will go in effect May 1, following moves by other carriers to add similar fees for transporting a second piece of luggage, which previously has been included in the ticket.
Delta spokesman Kent Landers said “The change is due to rising fuel costs and … the changing competitive environment we face today.” Delta estimated that its fuel will generate about $100 million in cost savings per year, according to the Associated Press.
Landers declined to say how much money Delta expects to generate from the new fee.
Last week, Delta announced it plans to cut about 2,000 jobs and to ground dozens of jets to reduce its domestic flying 10 percent.
Delta Chief Executive Richard Anderson said, “ We’re anticipating that our fuel costs will increase by somewhere between $1 [billion] to $2 billion year-over-year, so we’re going to take steps to rapidly work to cover those costs.”
FULL REPORT: Check out Delta’s story
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Tavis Quits Tom Joyner Show
Tavis Smiley quits Tom Joyner Show due to personal obligations and projects.
Sounds believable! The Tom Joyner Show takes up too much of his time; Smiley is also a host on PBS, has his own show on BET and has written numerous books; sounds busy. Smiley has worked with the Tom Joyner Show for twelve years, even if he wanted to retire, this could be a great time!
Sounds believable! The Tom Joyner Show takes up too much of his time; Smiley is also a host on PBS, has his own show on BET and has written numerous books; sounds busy. Smiley has worked with the Tom Joyner Show for twelve years, even if he wanted to retire, this could be a great time!
Image: Smiley (far right) & Joyner (Middle)
Addressing the situation, he might have hatred from the black community because Smiley is not a supporter of Obama’s absence from the “State of the Black Union.” Didn’t the rest of the black community feel a little betrayed by Obama’s absence? “Tavis loves black people. You and I know that,” states Joyner on the show. So, is Obama the first and probably only person Smiley does not like? I refuse to believe. Smiley does not have to give someone credit when it’s not earned.
Since Barack is black, he should have all black supporters; no! This is where voting occurs; you vote for whomever you feel will be the best representative and leader of the United States. Not saying Tavis is voting for Barack or not, but he does have his own feelings and opinions; he does not have to be a Barack fan.
Now, for Tom to state that Smiley quit due to hatred building up from the black community was wrong and conniving. Why would Tom say that? After twelve years of collaboration wouldn’t you think their relationship was better than that? Smiley wrote on huffingtonpost.com, “Sometimes I joke that my life is really divided into two periods, “BT” and “AT,”-- “Before Tom” and “After Tom,” while also writing that he has much love for Joyner.
Listening to the announcement does Joyner feel the same way?
Listen to Joyner’s announcement:
http://players.eonstreams.com/FastAim/Player/Player.php?PlayerID=419&MediaURL=http%3A%2F%2Fmmslb.eonstreams.com%2Fb%2Freachmedia%2F041108%2FTAVIS.wma
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Final Project
Script:
Sound of children playing and laughing; sounds become lowered and children start to cry.
Voice Over
Many orphaned, homeless children in Africa are in need of shelter, food, clothing, and other basic necessities.
Many children are ill fed and one meal a day is their means of survival.
Many children are living without these necessities like hygienic products, clothing and food.
These children also suffer hygiene problems and cannot bathe or shower daily.
Every day 5,760 more children become orphans.
Music plays
Voice Over:
Calling all organizations of the Atlanta University Center, including athletes, Greeks, and bands; help these children by volunteering your services and sending care packages to Africa. Call toll free 1-800-NEED-YOU!
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