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What would you do?

Recently I participated in a radio broadcast discussion on community issues. One of the questions raised was about a young man who held up a store clerk at gunpoinit and only asked for $20.00 and a cell phone. The question raised was, "What type of punishment should this young man receive?" Many seemed to think that he only deserved community service since he was remorseful for his actions and only turned to a life of crime because he was a victim of his economic situation. Of course we all a… Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on November 4, 2009 at 11:53am — 3 Comments

A very wise man named Lou Holtz once said...

Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity... The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely the one who dropped it Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on October 25, 2009 at 1:24pm — No Comments

Get rid of Fido?

I though I had heaed it all, when listendng to FOX News this mornig, they report that some foreign grouop had done a report on the carbon emissions of your pets and the found that dogs and cats are bad for our environment and we should have chickens as pet! Go figure. Would you be a party to the new trend? Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on October 23, 2009 at 7:21am — No Comments

Help me help this young man...

One of my outreach clients just called (Wed., Oct. 21, 11:17 a.m.) me wanting to know if I knew of anyone who might have some day labor for him to do to earn a bus ticket to Florida. His probation office just approved a transfer to a Florida rehab facility and he is willing to work is butt off to earn the money to get there. If anyone can help this young man, please call me at 317- 376-8654 I presented him with his new cell phone yesterday at the Horizon House and he was able to make that conn… Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on October 21, 2009 at 11:57am — No Comments

To all Service Providers - Business, Churches, Agencies, Outreach Organizations

Operation OpenUP Community Outreach Services and Cell Phone Ministry “However, there should be no poor among you, for in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess as your inheritance, he will richly bless you, if only you fully obey the LORD your God and are careful to follow all these commands I am giving you today.” (Deut. 15:4-5) We have received a shipment of phones ready for distribution to referrals to our program. P… Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on October 20, 2009 at 10:23am — No Comments

Our America

I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him. ~Abraham Lincoln

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Added by Cissi Sherlock on October 16, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

About five years ago, Cissi Sherlock had an epiphany.

Operation OpenUp offers phones for those in need About five years ago, Cissi Sherlock had an epiphany. She realized many people, including the homeless, veterans, domestic violence victims and ex-offenders re-entering society needed phone service for simple needs, such as to find a job or a place to live. So Sherlock began collecting and reactivating used cell phones with limited minutes to provide to people referred to her by a church or service organization. Despite limited res… Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on October 15, 2009 at 9:57pm — 1 Comment

Yesterday a mother put her son in my car and shook my hand as she recited the Lord's Prayer.

She said "take him to work. Don't stop anywhere. don't do anything else." He was loaded off drugs and alcohol and stood the chance of loosing his job because he was looking for an excuse to go and get more drugs while he guzzled a gallon of wine he kept at home. I felt her pain and also felt the anointing in trust she bestowed upon me in the name of Jesus. As we pulled away, she shouted "In Jesus' name!" and started the recite the Lord's Prayer again. I drove as he said all the wrong things. H… Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on October 14, 2009 at 3:46pm — No Comments

A Techie Joke

A blonde walked into a store to buy curtains. She went up to the salesman and said, "I want those pink curtains to fit my computer screen. The salesman mentioned, "Computers don't need curtains." The blond said, "Hellooo…. I have windows!" Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on October 5, 2009 at 5:44pm — 3 Comments

FREE Masters Degree Program at Wake Forest University

Please, if you know of anyone who might be interested in this program....this FREE program, please be a blessing and PASS IT ON! FREE MASTERS PROGRAM AT WAKE FOREST FREE MASTERS PROGRAM AT WAKE FOREST RECEIVES POOR RESPONSE Wake Forest University has an opportunity for minority students to attend its MBA program for FREE, and so far, the response has been very poor. Please, pass along this opportunity to your friends, families, and networks to see if there is an interest. This is a great sc… Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on October 1, 2009 at 12:34pm — No Comments

Pressuring Paterson

Governor David Paterson of New York has been asked by Washington advisers, under the direction of President Obama, to not seek re-election. Should the Gov. be allowed to run his campaign and his city the way he sees fit regardless of his numbers, or should he give in to pressure to step aside for the more popular Cuomo in an attempt to gain position by the Democratic party political? In other words, should David Pate… Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on September 22, 2009 at 3:54pm — No Comments

Bear Attack in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

These are pictures of an actual polar bear attack in Churchill. These pictures were taken while people watched and did nothing to stop the attack! Reports from the local newspaper say that the victim will make a full recovery. The photos are below.

Just though I'd make you smile! Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on September 9, 2009 at 7:27pm — No Comments

'Skank' blogger revealed - Freedom of Speech? Who's right?

I saw a news report on CNN identifying model Liskula Cohen as the victim of an unidentified blogger that deface and defiled her on the internet. Apparently she became known world-wide as a 'Skank'. Also apparent was the fact the identity of the blogger was not being revealed. In an interview with CNN, Liskua stated that she realized that the only way to get to the bottom of this was to call her lawyer. In the end, the courts sid… Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on August 25, 2009 at 7:00am — 1 Comment

Subject: September 11th, 2009

I just received this email from a local veteran's organization representative. Please make plans to join in this observance.

Subject: September 11th, 2009 We have a little less than one month and counting to get the word out all across this great land and into every community in the… Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on August 21, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

I have question?

What can we do, or how can we impress upon those politician who have shown their true colors in the health care debacle. At what point do they get the message that they work for us and that they represent us and our views in these issues? All I hear them saying in these interviews is, "I", "I", "I"! I am still reading in newspapers articles and hearing on cable news networks that the majority of the people want the single payer option. Are they not listening to this and other issues the America… Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on August 19, 2009 at 8:46pm — No Comments

100 Black Men of Indianapolis 25th Anniversary Celebration

You are Invited! May 27, 2009 Dear Friends of the 100: The 100 Black Men of Indianapolis is celebrating 25 years of mentoring the youth in our community. In celebration of our 25 years of service to Indianapolis youth, we are hosting a special Gala as our single major fundraising event in 2009. We invite you to join us in recognizing the many accomplishments of The 100, while supporting the organization’s future successes. The 25th Anniversary Celebration Gala will be at the I… Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on August 18, 2009 at 12:21am — No Comments

Pastor Ben needs help - or a powere chair - or both!

With all the talk about health care reform and the other clogs in the US systems of checks and balances, I am experiencing a problem with a friend down here in little man's land that would probably go unnotticed unless I brought it up. Pastor Ben needs a power chair. And, it's not like he doesn't have a power chair! Right now he has two, count it, TWO, sitting in his room in his assisted living facility. Neither are working. And in the cases of trying to receive repairs for both, he has hit a b… Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on August 14, 2009 at 2:03pm — No Comments

Make-A-Wish Foundations Needs Volunteers

I would like to share an email I received today. If any of you are interested in vounteering, please contact the parties listed below. Thanks, Cissi ******************************** From: Carpenter, Heather (Gexpro) Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 3:34 PM To: @SUPP Global Sales Center; @SUPP Global Sales Center Other Subject: Make-A-Wish Volunteer Opportunity Make-A-Wish has signed up to help with the Pork Tent at the Indiana State Fair. They received a $5,000 donation from the Indiana Po… Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on August 14, 2009 at 10:19am — No Comments

Wow!

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Added by Cissi Sherlock on August 12, 2009 at 8:30pm — 3 Comments

The Geography of a Woman

The Geography of a Woman Between 18 and 22, a woman is like Africa, half discovered, half wild, fertile and naturally beautiful! Between 23 and 30, a woman is like Europe, well developed and open to trade, especially for someone with cash. Between 31 and 35, a woman is like Spain, very hot, relaxed and convinced of her own beauty. Between 36 and 40, a woman is like Greece, gently aging but still a warm and desirable place to visit. Between 41 and 50, a woman is like Great Britain, wi… Continue

Added by Cissi Sherlock on August 5, 2009 at 9:49am — 2 Comments

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