Thursday, July 19, 2007

Flash News


Baltimore City's Police Commissioner Leonard Hamm tenured his resignation at the request of interim Mayor Sheila D. amidst various controversy yesterday. The second wheel is stepping up as interim Commissioner. I don't think it wise to leave the man responsible for daily operations in charge. If you are looking to fix a problem you don't leave a large part of that problem in place. The latest PD fiasco deals with missing evidence in a trial against a City Police Detective accused of having sex with a juvenile prisoner.

As the world turns.

Pakistani Islamofacist crazies are having fun on their killing spree sending remote controlled bombs into mosques, bombs into Hubs, suicide bombings at Police stations and such.

The UN voted to reform itself but it fell short of reforming itself enough.

The UK is experiencing a Robbery spike while other crimes remain stable.

Oh, and I absolutely love the pink offset of the gas masks to those dark blue NYPD uniforms. Its soo soo eclectic. Look out Paris fashion strip here comes the NYPD!

Monday, July 16, 2007

World News


Iran TV shows detained Americans

Iran is snatching Americans again and claiming they are spies. Nothing to see here.

Iraq oil city blasts kill dozens

Suicide bombers hit the Kurdish political party's building killing at least 85. See, the killings are not purely religious they kill each other for political reasons too over there.

Man shot in US governor's office

A guy claiming to be the 'emperor' was shot dead in the Colo Guv's office. Apparently he wasn't the emperor.

Beijing suspends US meat imports

China is putting a halt to US imports ... something about oversized chickens.

Street protests 'paralyse' Peru

Striking workers have caused a shut-down in the country. It has to be bad when teachers are throwing eggs at the President.

Venezuela TV makes comeback

The station everyone was so concerned about, found er help with getting back on the air as a cable channel. The US doesn't quit so easily, you know.

City News


Relative: Witness in girl’s slaying case targeted

Looks like witness intimidation is alive and well. Three girls sent to confront the witness, one possessing a firearm. How special.

Five die in Baltimore during weekend

I wonder if anyone saw anything? This brings the total to somewhere near 180 give or take a few yet to be reported deaths.

Meanwhile the various candidates for local office are debating over crime plans and police hiring, a small unit in the ED thinks it is the only one taking on 'gang's, and the Guv is whining about a weblog having insider information.

Sunday, July 15, 2007

COPA Results - Brasil beats Argentina 3-0 !!

Brazil victorious in Copa America


Way to go Brasil!! I, like many others, was expecting a harder fight from Argentina. I think the two goals in the first half killed the Argentines' spirits. Goals went to Baptista, Alves, and one big "oops!!" into his own goal by Argentine player Ayala.

Sunday, July 08, 2007

Local MD News

The latest news source homicide tally puts B-more City at 154 so far this year, give or take a few days. Baltimore Crime blog has a name count of 166. One wonders if the news source's info is taken from the number of 'incidents' or the number of 'persons' killed ... twelve person difference there.


Though the O's pretty much suck, they finally won a game. See it here.


The Afram is in Balto City this weekend. Scheduled acts include Patti LaBelle and the Temptations. Somebody Loves Ya Babe.


Cooling Centers have opened in various locations throughout Baltimore City to help with the searing heat. Use one if you need one.