McDonald's Workers Striking - Detroit, Mi

Workers have been striking since around 10:00am in front of one of Detroit's busiest McDonalds located just south of Forest Ave. on Woodward. The rally is one of many state-wide strikes, the most memorable occurring earlier this spring in Flint, Mi and also in Detroit on W.Grand Blvd. Unsatisfied employees claim they are underpaid and are seeking a heaping pay raise from $7.4/hr to $15/hr.

Their chant follows :

"What do we want?"

"15!"

"When do we want it?"

"Now!"

The city of Detroit is currently in a financial crisis. With the installment of the government appointed "Emergency Manager" city council will supposedly be reconciled and the economy may began to improve. As of now the city and its administration sit under the extreme microscope of its citizens who ridicule them for mis-managing the cities finances. For now the Detroit economy seems all but crumbling, and McDonald's workers want their raise. 

Detroit Bankruptcy

A Michigan Circuit Court Judge ruled Friday that Detroit’s bankruptcy filing is unconstitutional and ordered the case be withdrawn from federal bankruptcy court.

But Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said in a statement soon after the decision that he intended an immediate appeal to the Michigan Court of Appeals and would seek to block this latest order from taking effect while the appeal is heard.

The order came in response to motions by lawyers for retirees and pension funds for city workers, who argue the state constitution prohibits cutting pension and retirement benefits, as has been proposed in the bankruptcy case.

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Saks Fifth Ave SOLD*

The parent of Lord & Taylor has agreed to buy luxury retailer Saks for about $2.4 billion.

The news comes a little over a month after reports surfaced that the buyer, Hudson's Bay Co. was interested in acquiring Saks Inc.

Hudson's Bay, which also runs some Canadian department stores, will pay $16 per share for Saks, a 5 percent premium over the company's Friday closing price of $15.31.

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NFL Injuries

The fourth-year tight end will miss the entire season after suffering a dislocated hip during training camp practice.

“Dennis is out for the year,” Head Coach John Harbaugh said Sunday. “It’s the type of thing that he’s not going to be able to come back from this year. There’s enough damage in there to preclude that.”

Pitta underwent surgery Saturday night to put his hip back into place, and the team is awaiting medical results to determine any other damage. He reportedly also fractured his hip.

“Dennis is resting comfortably now at the hospital,” Harbaugh said. “He had the surgery last night, which is basically just to put the hip back in place because there was a little fragment that didn’t allow them to put the hip back into place without going in there.

“We’re in the process of getting the MRI now. We know it’s a dislocated hip. That’s really all we know at this point. We don’t know the extent of any other damage.”

Regardless of what the medical tests reveal, Harbaugh made it clear that the team does not expect Pitta to be able to play in 2013. Harbaugh said that the Ravens would not use the Injured Reserve – Designated To to Return distinction on Pitta, which is what the team used on Ray Lewis last season to allow him to come back for the playoffs. That means Pitta’s recovery will take longer than five months.

The injury comes at a horrible time for Pitta, who was scheduled to play this season as a restricted free agent. Pitta signed a second-round restricted free agent tender worth $2.023 million, and the Ravens had expressed interest in signing him to a long-term deal before the season. Pitta is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after the season, and likely won’t get as big a payday as he would have with an anticipated boost in production with Anquan Boldin gone.

VIA : Baltimoreravens.com

Photography : Donavon Glover

Larry Brown writing 16 bars (Spring 2013).

Walk in Faith.

The amount of Faith needed to obtain your dream is limitless. Be diligent in everyone of your endeavors. Be kind to all opponents be true to your essence. Without pure intention and peace goals will never manifest. When this world becomes overwhelming lay your anxiety on the Lord for he is our protector and sole provider. Glory to God.

Tranquility

Noun

1.

tranquility - a disposition free from stress or emotion via. TheFreedictionary.com

THE BIRTH LLC

The Birth LLC was founded and established July 8th 2013 by independent recording artist Larry Brown. The label functions the management for artist promotion, artist showcase and digital product sales. Its term is perpetual.

Timothy 2:22-26

22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. 25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, 26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.

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NFL MADDEN 14

I am very excited to play the new EA NFL Madden. I have high expectations for the game this year. Many rosters will be filled with new faces including that of the Ravens, Falcons & Miami Dolphins. With the release date set for August 27th, NFL fans worldwide anticipate yet another epic Madden sega.

Life Is good.

To be successful one must understand that life will have its ups and downs. Persistence is what depicts failure from success.