Lively Case Discussion #582 2/10 - 2/15/2007

[Leslie]

Diario
http://www.diarioaruba.com/
Amigoe
http://www.amigoe.com/english/
BonDia
http://www.cspnv.com/
Solo di Pueblo
http://www.solodipueblo.com/
AweMainta
http://www.awemainta.com/
Aruba Today
http://www.arubatoday.com/
Translator:
http://papiamentu.donamaro.nl

[Leslie]

Solo di Pueblo - February 10, 2007  Page 4

Bendemento di Droga den Centro Turistico, un situacion alarmante

STA. CRUZ – Solo di Pueblo a conversa cu un bishitante cu a bay Mambo Jambo. E bishitante a bay pa come. Den e patio un rastaman a yega y gewoon ofrece e bishitante pa cumpra droga. E bishitante a keda den shock ya cu esaki nunca el’a experiencia na Aruba. Pa kaweta e ta puntr’e kico e tin! E ta bisa cu e tin marihuana y si e kier esey! E bishitante kier a test e guy aki y a puntr’e si e tin puiro blanco. E rastaman a contest’e: NO, pero e guy abao si tin! E bishitante cu su famia a bay cana rond y a bolbe bin un otro guy ofrece droga atrobe. Den esaki e bishitante a topa un security guard di Royal Plaza. E bishitante a puntr’e mustrando riba e guy si e sa cu e guy ey ta bende droga. E di cu si cu e sa! El’a conta e bishitante cu ya el’a cor’ e for di e sitio, pero e no por haci mucho, pasobra su persona no tin arma y e guy cu ta bende droga a menaz’e tambe. E security guard no por a haci nada, e no tin ni klop ni nada. Anto ta pakico e ta para eynan? Ta con e por preveni e situacion aki, cu ta hopi alarmante? Full e area di Carlos & Charlies rond, ta creciendo cada dia cu bendemento di droga. No por kita afor, cu e situacion ta cada dia mas alarmante. Si e security guardnan no tin poder pa haci algo, ni polis no ta haci nada, anto ta ken mester resolve e problema aki? Ta haya cu pueblo mester pone presion riba e guynan aki cu ta haciendo hopi daño. E bishitante aki cu no ta security guard, e momento ey a trata pa pone ordo, riscando su bida y a bisa e ‘bendedor di droga’ pa move di e lugar, pero tanto bal. E bendedor di droga aki a responde agresivamente cu palabra menos bunita. Mira den ki situacion Aruba ta! Unda e cuerpo policial a keda?

[justinsmama]

I am so glad that Seamonkey will be joining us! And that her mama has a new lease on life!

Went to bed late last night, shaking my head over all of the closings. After all, it had only begun to very lightly snow. I was sure that they would all be embarrassed for their chicken little responses over the forecast.   Get up this morning and all hades (if it had frozen over, anyhoo) has broken loose out there! Maybe it is worse out here in the boonies and better in town.... Drifting snow has my drive piled up, the wind is howling, and it does not look too friendly out there. Called my boss. I had awakened him. He said that clients are taken care of (I was home yesterday with Justin sick). Apparently, I do not know everything. Imagine my shock at realizing that!          So y'all are stuck with me again today.  

[Leslie]

I was wrong, it's -22 F/-30 C here this morning.   Brrrr.

[justinsmama]

I was wrong, it's -22 F/-30 C here this morning.   Brrrr.

We are much warmer here, Leslie! I do not envy you!

[justinsmama]

Geezo Pete! We now have a blizzard warning! Oh my. I am certainly glad that I went grocery shopping yesterday!

[justinsmama]

The chicken littles were right.    

[msmarple]

Solo di Pueblo - February 10, 2007  Page 4

Bendemento di Droga den Centro Turistico, un situacion alarmante

STA. CRUZ – Solo di Pueblo a conversa cu un bishitante cu a bay Mambo Jambo. E bishitante a bay pa come. Den e patio un rastaman a yega y gewoon ofrece e bishitante pa cumpra droga. E bishitante a keda den shock ya cu esaki nunca el’a experiencia na Aruba. Pa kaweta e ta puntr’e kico e tin! E ta bisa cu e tin marihuana y si e kier esey! E bishitante kier a test e guy aki y a puntr’e si e tin puiro blanco. E rastaman a contest’e: NO, pero e guy abao si tin! E bishitante cu su famia a bay cana rond y a bolbe bin un otro guy ofrece droga atrobe. Den esaki e bishitante a topa un security guard di Royal Plaza. E bishitante a puntr’e mustrando riba e guy si e sa cu e guy ey ta bende droga. E di cu si cu e sa! El’a conta e bishitante cu ya el’a cor’ e for di e sitio, pero e no por haci mucho, pasobra su persona no tin arma y e guy cu ta bende droga a menaz’e tambe. E security guard no por a haci nada, e no tin ni klop ni nada. Anto ta pakico e ta para eynan? Ta con e por preveni e situacion aki, cu ta hopi alarmante? Full e area di Carlos & Charlies rond, ta creciendo cada dia cu bendemento di droga. No por kita afor, cu e situacion ta cada dia mas alarmante. Si e security guardnan no tin poder pa haci algo, ni polis no ta haci nada, anto ta ken mester resolve e problema aki? Ta haya cu pueblo mester pone presion riba e guynan aki cu ta haciendo hopi daño. E bishitante aki cu no ta security guard, e momento ey a trata pa pone ordo, riscando su bida y a bisa e ‘bendedor di droga’ pa move di e lugar, pero tanto bal. E bendedor di droga aki a responde agresivamente cu palabra menos bunita. Mira den ki situacion Aruba ta! Unda e cuerpo policial a keda?

I would love to know what THAT'S all about ... Sandy!??

Thanks for papers Leslie.

[justinsmama]

All I can figure out is that it is something about someone being questioned by a security guard as to whether that someone was selling drugs? And that not even the police have the power?

[Cat]

Welcome Seamonkey and Metro.It is nice meet (meat) new monkeys.CAT

[klaasend]

Here's another article in Solo di Pueblo 2/10/2007:

[Sue]

Isnt there suppose to be a ruling in Drip Dads hearing in aruba
on his money claims for false arrest??

[klaasend]

Isnt there suppose to be a ruling in Drip Dads hearing in aruba
on his money claims for false arrest??

Yep - that is supposed to be today.  I'll watch out for it!

[Sue]

there is suppose to be a small hearing this morning also in Kalpoe/Phill
case doesnt look like anything of importance but slowly moving forward

[Sue]

Also If the Klapoes were served like we have heard or I have anyways
shouldnt there be a filing on there part soon?? dont they have 30 days to respond??? If so i think they have to file something on or before 19th
of this month

[oldfart]

I was wrong, it's -22 F/-30 C here this morning.   Brrrr.

Good Day Monkeys
justinsmama
All the schools here are closed too.  Snow and 20-30 mph wind
But it nothing like 100+ inches part of New York state has gotten  

Leslie
- 22   .. all I can say is Brrrrr  ... stay bundled up if you have to venture out

[justinsmama]

OF~ Ohio, Indianer and Illinois are all under a blizzaed warning. Drat it all.

[2NJSons_Mom]

That snow is expected here, later today.  

[Cat]

I will make an accurate statement few will understand.The problem with the case in aruba is we have at the wrong way.Viking culture(dutch) is built on family alliances.Bastard children were a part of society,a needed part.Beth arrival may have prevented Natalee's discovery,because there was not enough time to fix blame,let decomposition take place,find the body and put others in jail.We found out to much to early  to allow this to happen.I am not supporting aruba,but I thought late last night about van der stratten's remark.just a thought.Sherlock Cat

[San]

Spring Break Safety
Phillip Ohnemus
News42 WIAT
Monday, February 12, 2007

It's a right of passage.  Each year tens of thousands of college students flock to the international beach-front hot spots for spring break, such as Cancun, Daytona, Cozumel...all popular spots.  It's a vacation, a time to relax after months of grueling exams and classes and lectures.

What better way to release a little steam?

But there is a darker side: excessive partying, drinking, drugs and arrests.  And it can get worse.  There's always someone angling to turn a fun time into a predator's playground.

You need look no further than the case of Natalee Holloway.  The Mountain Brook High School student vanished on a senior trip to Aruba more than a year ago.  That one incident immediately launched safety concerns that are still having an impact on the travel industry.

Roger Hale, President of Adventure Travel, said, "Obviously when an event like that takes place, people immediately start thinking about their security in a foreign country."

It's also the cause that has kept Beth Holloway Twitty on a national tour preaching about the importance of responsibility.

Several high school seniors’ CBS 42 spoke with during last years spring break said they've got the message.

"Bottom line I don't think any girl should be walking around by themselves without the buddy system...a girl with a girl, a girl with a guy, don't be alone," said Michelle Kaster.

"It is scary because you never know what's going to happen.  We heard stories last night about how people had date rape drugs.  We didn't go but we heard stories.  It was really scary because that could have happened to us," said Tina Bouffard.

This year, millions of teens are planning to head for the islands and the beach and experts are preaching safety louder than ever.

"The biggest security issue in resort destinations is typically going to be pick pockets," said Hale.

And that's why there are a few things you should talk to your teen about doing before letting them go on spring break.

Clay Ingram with AAA Alabama said, "One important thing you can do if you’re taking valuables with you is take some photographs of your valuables, your jewelry anything of value before you go.  Write down your credit card numbers, drivers license number."

And make sure if you carry cash to keep the amount small and in front pocket.

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