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Posted on 12/21/2005 1:28:22 PM PST by RonDog
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Man. I don't want that eyesore on my block, either. What the heck is this about, anyhow?
The Dome Village, a project of Justiceville/Homeless USA, is a non-profit organization which offers a structural alternative for homeless people unable or even unwilling to live in traditional shelters or return to the "mainstream" life style.
The domes themselves and the actual village arrangement is utilized as a stabilizing tool to provide basic, affordable, transitional housing which is non-threatening to the chronic homeless person nor to the local neighborhood.
Dome Village has created a positive and innovative approach to housing homeless people and achieves the goals of alleviating homelessness as it reduces urban blight and decay in our city.
Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the Dome Village was founded by homeless activist Ted Hayes in 1993.
It has transformed an unsightly encampment site into a community of formerly homeless people who have become productive, industrious and responsible.
The Dome Village is comprised of 20 Omni-Sphere domes which provide housing and supportive service for up to 34 individuals and family members.
It is to be especially noted here that the Omni-Sphere dome was designed by Mr. Craig Chamberlain, a Vietnam Veteran; student and personal friend of the late Buckminster Fuller.
The Dome Village is often able to assist individuals who have shunned or been unsuccessful in traditional programs for the homeless offered elsewhere.
While its true that a variety of programs for the homeless are available, most have fallen short of providing long-term impact on the problem, unable to meaningfully engage individuals in activities which can alter the course of chronic hard-core homelessness.
The Dome Village’s philosophy of self-governance, responsibility, productivity, volunteerism and respect for individuals and the community right where they are, allows avenues for homeless people to seek empowerment and make a break from the chronic cycle and psyche of homelessness.
Further, forwarded e-mail does not justify a news topic.
Don't know, but if no lease, the landlord is free to do what he wants, regardless of motivation.
I suppose if the rent goes back down to market levels, there might be a pretty good race-discrimination case --- but political party is not a protected class.
I, for one, try to not hire Democrats.
"We are determined to fight back.L.A. Chapter PING!
We will open our first volleys of return fire this Thursday morning, December 22, 2005 at 10:00 am at the Dome Village located at 847 Golden Avenue, when we will expose the political prejudice and racism of this Democrat who is simply keeping with the line of his party." - Ted Hayes
Looks like the little huts they put calves in here in Vermont.
LQ
"What in the wild, wild world of sports is going on here?"
"Further, forwarded e-mail does not justify a news topic"
Please clarify:
Do you refer to ALL forwarded e-mail, or only forwarded e-mail that you personally have no interest in?
Further assaults on the rights of property owners, this time by supposed Republicans.
I'm with you; I'd not "rent" property for this purpose either.
People that rent in Calif., pay the property taxes?
"Do you refer to ALL forwarded e-mail, or only forwarded e-mail that you personally have no interest in?
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All forwarded e-mail. Let's let the moderator decide.
Further, forwarded e-mail does not justify a news topic.Lighten up. :o)
Ted Hayes is one of the GOOD GUYS!Here is a SHORT EXCERPT about Ted from www.opinionjournal.com:He is a very good FRiend of this forum, a STAUNCH defender of our troops in Iraq, and an honorary member of the L.A. Chapter.
FYI, conservative ACTIVISM is always "news" on this forum.
CROSS COUNTRY
Rasta Republican
Meet Los Angeles's Ted Hayes. He's black, dreadlocked--and belongs to the GOP.
BY JILL STEWART
Thursday, April 28, 2005 12:01 a.m.
LOS ANGELES--Condoleezza Rice and Ward Connerly once epitomized black Republicans in California. But their ilk now also includes Ted Hayes, a social activist and inner-city coach whose billowing robes and dreadlocks don't exactly conjure up an image of the GOP.
More blacks than ever support vouchers and faith-based initiatives, and side with President Bush on gay marriage. Mr. Hayes recently made the transition himself, ending a long journey for this former leftist who founded Dome Village, an outcropping of pod-like homeless shelters along the freeway in downtown Los Angeles.
There are other prominent black Republicans in California, of course, such as syndicated radio host Larry Elder and community relations expert Joe Hicks. But even among these unusual thinkers, Mr. Hayes stands out. He's an intense critic of L.A.'s powerful "black old guard"--Democratic politicians, charity bosses and inner-city preachers who, for a generation, have responded to poverty and illiteracy by demanding government programs and blaming white racism.
Not surprisingly, plenty of people wish pesky black Republicans like Mr. Hayes would just slink away. He has skewered L.A.'s entrenched black leaders as "Negro officials," and he has the street cred to get away with it. As L.A. endured another crisis between black leaders and cops recently, he refused to denounce police for shooting dead a 13-year-old, Devin Brown, after a car chase. Instead, Mr. Hayes's press release faulted black church leaders who, despite their great power, rarely point to the lack of parental responsibility...-- snip --
"People that rent in Calif., pay the property taxes?"
Depends on the lease.
You pay directly or indirectly, really.
If the guy paid property taxes for the upcoming year, that's an implicit lease for 2006 I would think.
Would you prefer the homeless people be wandering the streets in your neighborhood?
Oh for Pete's sake, stop being such a SCROOGE!
Go out and sing Christmas carols to someone....bake some cookies....do something nice for a stranger!
RonDog has posted MANY articles about Ted Hayes...everything will be JUST fine!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
:o)
Mr. Sidley knows not of Property Rights:
IS AN OCEAN VIEW WORTH A YEAR IN JAIL?
Long Beach Press-Telegram (CA)
September 3, 2005
Author: ASSOCIATED PRESS
It's been said that good fences make good neighbors, but trees can be a different story.
Two homeowners in the exclusive coastal enclave of Malibu are tangled in a court fight involving the mysterious felling of a stand of eucalyptus trees that might have been cut down to improve one resident's prized ocean views.
In March, homeowner Rick Thurman, a sports agent, discovered that 18 eucalyptus trees in his backyard been chopped to the stump while he was out of town on business.
He concluded that a neighbor, real estate investor Milton Sidley, 73, was the culprit.
The district attorney charged Sidley with felony vandalism, and Sidley faced a possible five-year prison sentence until a judge reduced the case to a misdemeanor Friday. The decision by Superior Court Judge Lawrence J. Mira leaves open the possibility of a one-year jail sentence, and restitution that could reach tens of thousands of dollars.
Authorities say Sidley paid to have the trees removed to improve his ocean view, sending a work crew onto Thurman's land without permission.
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And a very Merry Christmas to you, too, RonDog!!! ;)
As long as the information can be verified, I see no problem with posting forwarded e-mails. Just this morning I posted an e-mail alert from the GOA regarding anti-gun provisions of the PATRIOT Act. That thread is now pushing 150 posts and has generated good discussion.
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