“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in all of us. And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ~Maryanne Williamson

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Whaling City Man's Top 10 Reasons To Vote

Top 10 Reasons To Vote "YES" to The Magnet School Plan
10.
9.
8.
7.
6.
5.
4.
3.
2. Because we said so.
1. Because we told you too.
*
*
*
Top 10 Reasons To Vote "NO" to The Magnet School Plan
10. You will pay dearly in the long run.
9. Your kids may not be able to go to the school they want, even though they are New London residents, because a kid from out of town won that lottery spot.
8. Chris Clouet just made up the $61 million figure in his 21st Century Facility "Dream".
7. The Cambridge report says the schools are well maintained.
6. The City Council and the Board of Education say the schools are not well maintained. (see #7)
5. The Cambridge report says the buildings are in good shape.
4. The City Council, the Board of Education and Mr. McSparren and his editorial say the buildings are in deplorable condition. (see # 5)
3. Too many unanswered questions about percentages of out of district students vs in district students.
2. Review what happened with the new Jennings castle. What was the beginning budget???
AND THE NUMBER ONE REASON TO VOTE "NO"
1. Elaine "no brainer" Maynard Adams prophetic statement to Stephen Chupaska "Why is this all about education?".
Posted by at 3 comments:

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

From the New London Times...

Posted by at 2 comments:

Monday, March 24, 2008

Meeting Dates

City Council Meeting
Monday, April 7, 2008
7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
*
Board of Education Meeting
Thursday
April 17, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Bennie Dover Middle School Library
*
City Council Meeting
Monday, April 21, 2008
7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Posted by at No comments:

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

According to Jenna Cho



Jenna reports the SEEC says he is guilty of Election law violations and he was fined! He admitted he violated election law. However a call to the SEEC confirmed no such thing, in fact they say that it was continued! Where is this information coming from? Stay tuned for future updates as they happen.
Posted by at 3 comments:

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Article on charges against Nolan


Is this what is called investigative journalism? It is more like a puff piece. No real investigative work here. Nolan's remarks on how he misread the statute does not really change the validity of the complaint. As the statute clearly states: "such communication bears upon its face (1) the words "paid for by" and the following: (A) In the case of such an individual, the name and address of such individual; (B) in the case of a committee other than a party committee, the name of the committee and its campaign treasurer; or (C) in the case of a party committee, the name of the committee, and (2) the words "approved by" and the following: (A) In the case of an individual making or incurring an expenditure with the cooperation of, at the request or suggestion of, or in consultation with any candidate, candidate committee or candidate's agent, the name of such individual; or (B) in the case of a candidate committee, the name of the candidate. " so simply changing the wording from "printed in house" to "printed by Anthony Nolan" would still constitute a violation of election laws. Here's something for all you blog readers to chew on as well. Why was the disclosure on the flier so small that you had to use a magnifying glass to read it? To deceive, maybe? And don't we expect more from our police officers than to "misunderstand" the statutes? Would he accept that from anyone else who breaks the law? If you were breaking the law, could you get away with it by using that excuse? I don't think so! The SEEC offers all kinds of assistance to candidates so that violations like this do not happen! There is no reasonable, acceptable reason for him to have broken the law! We should not be so willing to accept any excuse from someone running for any office to violate the election laws, if we do, then we should not be surprised if they should break any other laws if and when they take their oath of office. And what does that oath then mean, if laws themselves mean nothing to them? Laws, no matter how small or trivial them may be, are for everyone to follow and NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW! As was so eloquently put in a letter to the editor in today's Day “If you have the law, pound the law, if you have the facts, pound the facts, but if you have neither, pound the table.” These are clear facts, no one is pounding the table here!
Posted by at 1 comment:

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

"Magnet Plan" goes to referendum

"Shall the City approve the Board of Education's 21st Century School Facilities Plan also know as Magnet Plan with an appropriation of 58 million bonded by the State and 3 million bonded by the City for the design, improvement and construction thereof ?"
*
Yes or No
*
You will have your chance to decide April 8th, 2008. If you cannot make this date, make sure to call the City Clerk and request your absentee ballot. Vote! This is an important issue for New London, regardless of what your position is, it is important to vote and have your voice heard!
Posted by at No comments:
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)