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An inability to get the short yardage in key situations... well, that's something that has plagued the Saints for years now (although we repeatedly here how Jahri Evans and Nicks are the best guards in the league, could something be wrong here?). That, along with the fact that we still have not been able to generate a pass rush from our defensive line or LBers for a couple of years as well. Alas, I'm not sure if Will Smith really would have added much...
From that list of unrestricted 5/6-year free agents, I only see L. Moore, D. Thomas, and possibly Hargrove as folks we really need to focus on.
One observation: our kick and punt return teams this year were fairly dreadful this year, and, after Courtney went down, Sean Payton made the mistake of just giving up on that aspect of the game (having to watch Meachem returning kicks was particularly painful).
For the draft or free agency: one DE and an outside LB (or two); one RB (I like Ivey, though I don't see him making it through the season the way he runs); keep on drafting safeties and CBs... and, well, there are many more needs: the offensive line is overrated, allowing too much penetration on runs and allowing a pass rush; I hate to say it, though I wonder if Meachem/Henderson are the answer for stretching the offense, etc.
More than likely, we did get our final glimpse of Reggie yesterday: granted, he did little more than a late 5th-round scat back and hurt us more than helped us in the punt-return game... his value was, though, more importantly a rhetorical one, especially for the fan base, NFL marketing plans, etc. Obviously, a disappointment as the #2 draft, but how sold are we on S. Ellis, who was only drafted a few slots down from Reggie? Let's leave the "bust" talk for where it should definitely lie: 2003's Johnathan Sullivan, the pick that destroyed Jim Haslett's tenure with the Saints (we gave up two first-round picks to move up to #6 in this case): Trufant, Suggs, K. Williams, Polamalu, anyone?
Well, I can tell I'm going to get sick of this "greatest playoff upset ever" discourse real quick. Drinking alone at a local crappy bar in Kansas, with everyone standing behind me cheering for the Seahawks: as if the Saints were ever the Dallas Cowboys / New York Yankees / Manchester United / a team to be cheered against..? As a (very) long-term Saints fan, I'm content with this season: it ain't 3-13 or 7-9, and we all got we paid for.
Quick observation: the quickest fix has to be on the pass rush. I've liked OSU's Will Smith for a long time now, but he and the other collection of ends have to be looked at. Another: Our cornerbacks shouldn't have to be asked to tackled tight-ends and running-backs so much (one reason why Porter and Geer get nicked up so often), meaning that we need another LB or two who can stretch to the sidelines.
See ya'll next year!
Obviously, the injuries to PT/Ivory will hurt us on third-and-short, in the red zone, and the screen pass (Sean P, let's just remove the screen from the playbook, okay?), yet, alas, we've played enough this season without PT/Ivory that we should be able to adjust for the "short term."
As far as Reggie is concerned, we actually need to see a consistently strong back-to-back performance. We'll be happy with 10 attempts/50 yards as well as 6 catches/60 yards. He played one of his best games as a Saint last year against Arizona in the playoffs, then basically did his usual disappearing act against Minnesota and Indy. Who knows, if he shines over the next four games (Seattle, Atlanta, then in the Superdome against GB, and then against NE), maybe we can unload him to an Oakland or Seattle next year for a second-round draft pick--he does bring a sense of glamor and visibility to teams that can overlook his lack of consistency, his fragile body, and his penchant for failing to break finger tackles. It does look like we'll be drafting a running back after all. Thanks, Pierre, for a fabulous 2009-10 season and for your ability to bust through the tiny holes left by our (slightly) over-rated front line.
We'll all be watching the injury wire this week. The Saints have an impressive amount of depth--they showed that when Sharper replaced Jenkins and with Bush's and AA's play. Yet, my concern is obviously with the TE position, as even the Saints can't overcome hits to Shockey, Graham, and the unsung David Thomas. Though I know I shouldn't be looking past this Saturday afternoon, I'm already wondering if I'd rather have the Saints play Chicago in the cold or Atlanta in the dome.
Carney. Jacksonville. December 21, 2003. Missed extra point. Every time he sets up for a kick, I leave the room. Enough said.
Good luck in Cleveland, Scott! You're one of the smartest and politicized guys in the league, and we'll miss you.
Thanks, Sean! The field goal went through, and I was the last to react, given my historical low faith in Saints' kickers and the disconcerting 5-second delay between my XM radio and the FOX TV feed. Forget my moaning and groaning about your dubious challenge and your first-round play calling.
Don't want to bring up 2006 history, but our young coach Payton simply needed someone in the 3rd quarter to whisper in his hear, "Run it," rather than having Brees force it to the icy-cold rookie hands of Colston through the air. Then, we had "long-distance" specialist Billy Cundiff (sp?) miss a field goal that sealed our fate.
This will be a gut-check game. Whoever gets the ball last or whoever turns over the ball last will win or lose, respectively.
Having been born in Wisconsin yet a Saints fan my entire (fairly pathetic) life, next Sunday brings some poetic justice. Obviously, the despised Vikings bring a lot better team than the crappy Cardinals to the Dome. As other folks have already pointed out, Brees is much faster with getting the ball out than Romo, Bush/Thomas are much faster out on the flat than Barber (though, still traumatized about the entire "Bring the Wood" black bat routine with its obvious sexualized double entendre), our line is (slightly?) stronger (Bushrod! This is your game! Make us want to trade Jammal "OK Sooner" Brown next year for draft picks!), and our receivers are much stronger. Cheers! Geaux Saints!
This should be Drew's last series. The (earlier) blow to the knee made me real nervous.
Having Greer back is the difference. Gives W Smith one second more on pressure. Reggie playing w/ anger and poise. And, the Dome is loud! Wish I was down there.
35-14. I predicted 42-17, but maybe underestimated Reggie's and Colston's impact. Now trying to figure out if we'd rather play Dallas or Minn.
At first I was skeptical... but, who knows, an inspirational move. Welcome back, Deuce! I haven't slept in about two weeks, so let's win that game tomorrow!
Defensively, we'll probably do our usual: give up a big run early, and then settle down on run D. As I'm not too confident that W Smith and Hargrove/93 Octane will be able to do too much from the periphery, Warner probably will dink-and-dunk us, but let's get back to playing (at least) bending-and-not-breaking.
Again, the D is not the main concern. Sean P has been getting a bit too predictable in the second half on offense: the WR end-around during the first series; the pass to TE Thomas out in the flat. Those strange 3-yard passes to Colston/Meachem/Henderson. If Arizona's DEs come around, Drew has to get the green light to run it up the middle for 5-10 yards (and, yeah, slide, Drew, slide!). They may want to try a delay-run out of shotgun or, lord forbid, actually try running it on third down. Reggie has to be about the freshest player in the history of the playoffs (when's the last time he actually had to take a hit?) and should be primed to take some of the pressure off of Drew.
Colston's and Hederson's spin moves, Shockey over the middle, Reggie to the outside... I saw no reason why the Saints won't be able to get back to their 35+ scoring.
I listened to the game on the radio, while dodging snow banks on I-35, and I knew something was going wrong when I didn't hear Roman Harper's, Fujita's, Will Smith's (is he reverting to last year's play?) names more than 1-2 times. But, let's not focus too much on the D nor on the special teams. The fact that Brees was 32-37, yet we still couldn't score more than 17 points? Are we missing Shockey really that much? Was there some reason why we weren't running Bell & Bush more in the second half.
But, let's not panic. 13-2, and we're still going to get Greer back. We've lived through many, many games like this before, and it brought back a sickening nostalgia.
This is what I keep on telling myself, even though I'm not yet sure I believe it myself: we're actually better off now at 13-1 with Minnesota at 11-3. We win next week against TB and then don't have all the angst about playing the starters against a physical Carolina team. Let's make sure Porter, Greer, Fajita, Bush (another non-contact injury???), the entire offensive line, Ellis, Shockey, etc. are ready to go for the playoffs. In order to win the Superbowl, we're only looking then at a 3 game winning streak, not a 19 game one.
13-0. Though this D is starting to look a lot more like last year's, at least where getting the stops when they matter most.
What worries me most about Reggie's injuries is that lately they have been of the non-contact variety...


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I had always been involved in community service during my high school years, and really enjoyed it. However, although when I came to UVA, I was involved briefly with community service organizations, in the Fall semester of 2010, it dawned upon me that I was not involved in any community service, and I desperately wanted to do something worthwhile within the Charlottesville community. So, I went to the Madison House website to see if there were any organizations that I would be interested in, and subsequently, selected Teens Give.
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I chose Teens Give because I am very passionate about mentoring younger students. Having gained experience with mentoring through the Peer Advising Program at the University of Virginia, I saw how valuable it is for students to have someone who they can approach comfortably about anything. I also was able to experience the fulfillment of positively impacting the lives of others. Teens Give is a unique program in that you participate in community service work such as at local schools which I love while still aiding the development of the students directly supported by Teens Give which I love just as much. I really appreciate the fact that one has the opportunity to be a role model for these students just by one's presence every week.
One particular day, during Teens Give, the students in the program, as a reward for their good behavior and hard work, were treated to dinner. When we got to the restaurant, the Teens Give employee in charge of the group proceeded to pay for the meals. As a volunteer, I was welcome to eat, but I would have to pay for myself, so I decided not to purchase anything. Instead, I joined the conversation at the table. Staring randomly in the direction of one of the Teens Give students, he misperceived that my aim was to take his food, so much so that even when I was not looking at him, he accused me of looking in his direction. In fact, he claimed that I was such a bother that he could not finish his meal in my presence. Later, I would find that he had taken the meal home in a box, and finished it. After that day, the student and I would make jokes about this particular incident, so fortunately, there were no permanent hard feelings.
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Phillip Lecky is a 4th Year Economics Major. He has volunteered with Madison House since 3rd year, and got the chance to see Usain Bolt perform at a live track meet in Kingston, Jamaica when he was 15.
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Sounds like a good review to me my man. I might have to check his album now…….maybe! LOL
Señor Kaos Reviews Asher Roth – Asleep In The Bread Aisle
(Note: Oh so apparently in the past somebody said something about Asher Roth that wasn't too his managers Scooter Braun's liking, and he thinks I wrote it. That's why in this post I included my name in the beginning, since people seem to miss the authors names at the bottom! This is how Señor Kaos feels about Asher Roths album, and my views do not reflect the views of anybody else who writes for The Kaos Effect. Ya Dig!!!) Now that's out of the way… here we go…
I know I'm DUMB late with this but I wanted to get this posted before Asher Roth's album drops on Monday 4.20, so you know what I thought about the album before it releases.
Early in April I was invited to a small private listening session for Asher Roth's debut album "Asleep In The Bread Aisle" by the good people at Universal / SRC (Terrell).
I've bumped into Asher Roth twice in my whole life, both times in Atlanta, but I've never really got a chance to chop it up with dude or see him perform for that matter. Add to that the only song I've heard from him is "I Love College" and the joint he always does over the Cannon beat. So going into the listening session I didn't know what to fully expect.
I was a little thrown off by the album title "Asleep In The Bread Aisle." I'm still not sure what he means by it, but too me, bread is slang for money, so it means being sleep in the money aisle. It's never bad to wake up and be surrounded round some dough. Lol.
Anyway. Asher wasn't present at the listening session, according to the homie Dj Wreckineyez they were in Cali rocking a show. However AR's manager Scooter Braun was present to play the album and collect feedback.
As I arrived a lil late, the album was already playing. As I'm making a plate (you know I'm always hungry) Scooter announces that the album is out of order, and that he's going to drive home to get the official version. Say Word…
While he was gone, cats ate and chatted. The room was filled with a few Dj's: Jay Force, Dj Lord, Dj Majestik, Journalists: Maurice Garland, Jacinta Howard, Eric Perrin, Randy Exclusive, and a few people who I wasn't familiar with. The homie Chicago Rilla was also in attendance.
Not long after my first plate (yeah I said first), was finished, Scooter returns with the official album and the games begin. Being the smart man that Scooter is he supplies everyone in the room with a Tequila shot. Most of these listening parties have liquor, everything on the album sounds good when your tipsy! LOL
As he ran through the album I tried to take notes as much as I could. The one song I remember the most, is "Be By Myself" featuring Cee Lo. That joint is Jamming!!! Most of the production on the album seems to be by a producer Oren Yoel. I'm not familiar with him or her, but their sound compliments Asher style very well. I noticed the album had a very live feel, like live drums and instrumentation. I'm not sure if anything was sampled.
For the longest everybody has been comparing AR to Eminem. I don't know if it's because I haven't listened to an Eminem album in Yeeears, or because I was never a big Em fan, but I don't really see the comparison. They have two totally different styles, content, subject mater, and the only thing they really have in common is …. well you know the answer to that one.
Asher has a song on the record called "As I Em" where he speaks on the Eminem comparisons from the media, critics, etc. It's a little more laid back from the rest of the cuts on the album. On one end I'm sure that's something that's been eating him up, Is that people can't mention him without mentioning Em. On the other end, I'm not sure if he should of even acknowledged it, I think once people hear the album all the Em talk will go out the window.
Other stand out cuts too me were "She don't want a man," and "Sour Patch Kids." I liked the content on "She don't want a man" very relatable and I really like the drums on "sour patch kids," the drums are CRAZY!
I also heard joints Asher has with Beanie Siegel, Busta Rhymes, Jazze Pha, Keri Hilson, and Slick Rick. Apparently the song with Slick Rick (which is produced by Knottz) will only be on the International version of the album due to sample clearance issues. Which is crazy, cause that's one of the dopest joints on the album as well! MC Ricky D hasn't lost a step!
There's also a joint that Don Cannon produced where Travis Barker is on the drums. I thought it was okay, but I was really looking forward to hearing more of Cannon going in on the beat like he normally does.
The Marketing push behind this album is absolutely genius. The album will be released on Monday April 20th, 2009, which is also known as 4.20 AKA National Marijuana Day AKA Smoke Something Day. This will be the only Hip Hop album in my knowledge on a major label to be released on a Monday instead of a Tuesday. The first 5,000 copies are said to be wrapped in a smokeable paper. The idea is to buy the album, roll something up, and smoke while you listen. That's genius, I'm not mad at that all. For the record I don't smoke, but If I did, that creates a sense of urgency to own one of the first 5K copies. There is also said to be an "I Love College Remix" with various artists dropping soon…
Can Asher Roth emcee??? Yes. I didn't hear anything on the album that I just said "Yo, this is wack!" However one thing about the album for me is, I don't know if this is something I'm going to be listening too in 2010, or 2011, 2012 for that matter. "Asleep In The Bread Aisle" is a solid effort, but it lacks staying power.
I enjoyed the guest appearances but I wasn't impressed by the star power that was featured on the record. I don't feel Asher Roth has genuine relationships with those other emcees, and it shows. You can tell when emcees really vibe with each other, and when somebody just cut a check for you to be on their record.
There are some albums that I've heard, that might of went triple wood as far as sales, but I can still listen to them 7 years later and it's like the first time I'm hearing it. I think Asher Roth's album is going to be the opposite. It's going to do well in the form of sales because of the hype surrounding it, but I think people won't even be talking about this record by the end of 2009.
All in all, I'm happy with the un-tradtional buzz that Asher Roth has created without chasing major radio play, etc. He's truly connected with his audience via the Internet to create one of the strongest buzzes I've seen in years. You have to think just last year in 2008 he did his first live show. Now he's rocking audiences of thousands across the world. Not bad, Not bad at all Mr. Roth.
Rating System: 1 Brick = Automatic Classic 2 Bricks = Solid Effort 3 Bricks = Aiiiiiiight 4 Bricks = Your Buggin 5 Bricks = What the hell were you thinking! You deserve to get hit with 5 bricks to face for us having to listen to this.
Asher Roth "Asleep In The Bread Aisle" Rating. 3 Bricks To The Face
Asher Roth's debut "Asleep In The Bread Aisle" will be available in stores this Monday April 20th, 2009. on SRC
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Hi peeps! I hope that everyone has been surviving this crazy winter that we all have been experiencing. I know living in Texas for nearly nine years now I have seen more snow/ice here since we left Pomona than I've seen in years past, the sad thing about us is we rely on a lot of the rain during the winter to live during the summer and we really didn't get much. Hopefully we will get some good rain this spring since we really need to get out of this horrible drought we've been in as well these rivers need water so we can go toobing and playing on the rivers this summer, Lord knows it's going to be hot again.
I guess that all being said about rain and snow I sure got a good dose of it and then some about two weeks ago when I had to make a trip up to Fall River Massachusetts, that's where Vanson Leathers is based out of. They have been making some of the best leather driving suits that we have to wear since I was a little kid and that's all i've ever worn since I started drag racing and had never had the opportunity to check out their facility is so I cashed in some miles and peeled out that way. Little did I know and to the lack of knowledge with meteorologists predicting weather I got snowed in! It just so happened that a good old buddy of mine, Mr. U.S. Nationals winner himself John Hall lives about an hour from Vanson so instead of living in a hotel room for three days snowed in I headed to his house to hang with him and his family.
I've known John and his family since 2003 when we all started out racing 600SS together in AMA/Prostar and started our trek up the drag racing ladder to NHRA. I spent a couple's night up there with them and actually enjoyed a nice Valentines French Toast breakfast that Ivette (John's wife) made for the family. It was funny the first night I stayed there before the snow really came in, John and I went out for a few cocktails then it was like someone turned on a switch with the snow. I woke up the ned the morning to Ivette laughing at me telling me "no one ever stays here one night Michael Ray". Now for a guy that has never seen snow other than at a ski resort I was BLOWN away! Once the snow really came down and people had to get out, start shoveling, and then get going with their day I completely understood why people hate snow. John and I spent the entire day riding around plowing out his family and friends houses for them since he has a good little plow truck. The really weird thing about the snow thing to me is how the world just STOPS for it. I mean it's just frozen water, we have the technology to send a human being to space, but we can't figure out how to survive this!
So the real fun started when I was supposed to get on a plane Friday to fly home from Providence Road Island but my flights were cancelled. I started getting texts from US. Airways on Thursday telling me to call them and they will get me on another flight, but when I would call I would literally sit on hold for 45-60 minutes at a time. Then the automated person would say "sorry we're experiencing high call volumes, please call later." to my disgust I would wait about two or three hours than call again. Finally I found a flight leaving Philly Saturday morning at 7a.m. instead of the scheduled Sunday flight were going to put me on and I peeled out south. I made it out safe, got my new suit fitted, and saw my good buddy so I guess the trip was a success. Hopefully I will have my new suit for the Gators and I can show them off, they should look pretty dang fancy…
Now that the season is right around the corner it seems that the world of money has just fallen out of the sky. I mean MSR lost their deal with Viper and we out of the blue lose Sovereign with big daddy Jeno. It really sucks that he is gone and we are really stuck in between a rock and award place with finding the funding it takes to run this operation, but we will move on. I honestly have to stop and say thanks to him for his interest in our sport as well as his participation in NHRA.
I remember the first time I met him back in 2011, I had put a three-race deal together with Star to run the first three races so we were all in Valdosta before the season. So we pull up to the track at about 9:30am and for anyone that knows Rugger that is early enough for a morning beer, we get out of the car to see these three european dudes, one of them being Jeno and what does he have? A morning beer! It was like we were all destined to race together and little did we know that just a few years later that we would all team up for what was a dream year for me. That all being said, I have to say thank you Jeno for all you did to help me with last year. But like everything in life, it wasn't forever and we will all move on.
I know that everyone at Star and everyone in my camp are really working hard to come up with some great marketing partners to ensure us racing all year so we will see what happens. I know that we really haven't let all of this crimp our plans on getting to Gainesville and running up front. The guys are heading down to SGMP this week to put some final touches on the bikes before we head back down for the Gators. I unfortunately can't make it down to help but I know that this week's test session will be great for Chaz because he will get to make quite a few laps before we start the season. We are supposed to test on Monday and Tuesday before the Gators at SGMP so that will actually be the first time I will see the bike before Q1 in Gainesville. So I hope I know which side the clutch and brake are on….
You know as we get ready for the first race of the season getting everything prepared can be as stressful as actually being there trying to qualify. It really seems that getting 6 people to go take a passport photo can be one of the most challenging. Now I know I am a professional procrastinator and I can't really complain, but why would you give me something and tell me that it's not due for 6-8 weeks and expect me to get it to any time before the last second. When I went on the passport photo hunt in January I had honest intentions to have them submitted by February 1, I sent them off last Friday… I wasn't late right? They had to be in Monday and they made it!!!! Thank you very much to Jennifer Gregg-Lowe or as her email says "Jlowe" for always bailing my slack @!! out of trouble. Needless to say we got everything submitted, entered, and ready to go enter our Buell in a few weeks to see how it runs in the pack.
So on a side note, it's so cool to think of the list of drivers in PSB that came from an all-motor class like 600SS where John and I came from. Here is the list I can think of (I'm sorry if I forgot you) maybe "Stat Guy" Lewis Bloom can help but here we go; Ryan Schnitz, Chip Hunter, Chip Ellis, John Hall, Michael Phillips, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Kraweic, Rickey Gadson, Keith Dennis and Marty Ladwig. Marty had a really great career in the import series for cars. That class really has really bred some of the greatest racers/riders to ever come out of drag racing in my personal opinion… We didn't grow up with sliders, nitrous, turbos, or fuel injection. We had to truly make an all motor(pump gas), foot-shift w/ a stock clutch, 54-inch wheelbase street bike GET IT, and you had to leave on people. There wasn't any rev it up and chunk the clutch or let off a button to make these bikes go fast. Now please don't let my words create drama, it's like a dirt track guy telling a road racing guy that that can't drive… I just feel that class or style of racing a no-bar bike has been the breeding ground of Pro Stock Motorcycle riders/drivers since motorcycle classes were brought to drag racing. I know that there are a few of us out there that have joked about grudge racing with no-bar and I really think that NHRA should consider doing a race like that. It would be really entertaining for fans, a lot of us grew up riding no-bar fast bikes and like I said quite a few of us would love to take it old school and get after it. I'm off my kicker now….
I'm going to wrap this up by saying congrats to Alexis for winning her first nitro Funny Car race. I have watched her for quite a while and seen her really put a ton of pressure on herself to win. There were times she struggled on the tree or didn't drive well but she stuck with it and her team stuck with her. There isn't much cooler than seeing a great team win, her team as well as all the Kalitta Racing teams celebrate and I wish them many more. I will see you crazy NHRA fans really soon and I can't wait. You know that if you have a question or just want to say hi please catch me on Twitter at @michaelstingray or on Facebook as well, my name Michael Ray. I love you guys for reading this; it's so cool to hear you all talk about when we see each other at the races. I really can't thank you enough.


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The 2nd Annual Juneteenth Youth Speak Truth to Power March and Youth Voice Stage brought together more than 100 youth from several Safe Place afterschool programs and schools, along with families of gun violence victims to promote non-violence and social justice. This year's celebration marked the 43rd year Milwaukee has been having an organized event to commemorate the day African-Americans were finally freed from slavery nearly 150 years ago.read more
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It's only natural then that we'd use this experience to introduce youth to the work of community organizing, thus arming them with skills to tackle the challenge of becoming change agents in a struggling neighborhood.read more
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Together with community stakeholders, we are holding the Fifth Annual 'Basura Bash' on June 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Basura (trash) Bash is an effort to build upon our diversity and community pride, while removing the signs of crime and grime from the Southside of Milwaukee. For the 5th year local small […]read more
It didn't matter that the gun Angel waved at them turned out to be fake. The people he was pointing the silver pistol at were screaming and terrified. It was all too real for the organizers going door-to-door who were witnessing the scene a few doors down as it unfolded.read more
Oftentimes, it's difficult for those working with youth to measure the success of their work. We are constantly asked to show outcomes. Some of those outcomes don't always tell the real story. But, Yarek Locia has summed it up perfectly in his recent editorial to the Journal Sentinel newspaper. The 17 year-old acknowledges the impact […]read more
Safe & Sound is looking for a dynamic individual to serve as a VISTA member for one year as a Restorative Justice Coordinator.read more
At its 2012 annual Crime Prevention Awards luncheon, the Exchange Club of Milwaukee honored Safe & Sound for its successful community crime prevention work while also recognizing law enforcement officers and civilians that have made outstanding professional contributions to crime prevention.read more
"The Forest County Potawatomi Foundation has a rich history of supporting a diverse array of non-profit organizations that do important work to alleviate the effects of crime and poverty and build self-sufficient communities," said Neil Albrecht, Safe & Sound Development Director.read more
Through community building strategies, Safe & Sound is fostering a fundamental transformation in high-crime/low-income neighborhoods that changes the circumstances of families and neighborhoods for the long term.read more
Safe & Sound significantly expanded its capacity to reduce crime and violence in Milwaukee when it brought on three Community Prosecution Unit (CPU) Coordinators in March of 2010. Since then, the CPU Teams across the city have evolved and realized numerous accomplishments.read more
In 2011 Safe & Sound Community Partners worked towards decreasing criminal activity and increasing the overall quality of life for residents in Milwaukee's high-crime, low-income neighborhoods. We look forward to 2012 and refining our strategies to have even greater impact through anti-crime community organizing and youth development.read more
"The days of Lone Ranger policing are long past" stated Milwaukee Police Chief and Safe & Sound Board Chair Edward A. Flynn on January 6th at the Oath of Office Ceremony for officiating the beginning of his second term.read more
Safe & Sound has been accepted to participate in Pick 'n Save's "We Care Community Dollar Program". We'd like to invite you to become part of Safe & Sound's giving community. Simply . . .read more
We want to thank you each and every one of our generous sponsors. Donations are greatly appreciated and help us to further implement Safe & Sound 's innovative, crime-reduction strategy. Safe & Sound is an important element of Milwaukee's master plan to be a successful 21st century city. We can only build Milwaukee if neighborhoods […]read more
Proud sponsor of Safe Places…read more
Joe Kubisiak of Safe & Sound was interviewed on the news show "Connect with Mark Kelly." When asked why Milwaukee was successful at reducing crime he commented that it was all about youth, residents and law enforcement working together to address neighborhood problems.read more
Community building is challenging work and we cannot succeed without the stories, tools and inspiration, as well as the strengths, experiences and talents of each other.read more
Lauren Thrift, Safe & Sound's Restorative Justice Coordinator, a Masters Candidate student in SIT's Self-Designed MA in Intercultural Service, Leadership, and Management program, was interviewed by SIT about her position as Restorative Justice Coordinator with Safe & Sound. Read the full blog article at SIT's website here: http://blogs.sit.edu/graduate-institute/2011/11/29/voices-from-the-field-sit-student-shares-practicum-experiences-2/ In the blog Thrift states about her […]read more
The Community Prosecution Unit Teams work towards addressing resident complaints and ongoing criminal nuisance issues medium to long term, while at the same time increasing the utilization of a range of resources rather than just policing.read more
As you review this report, you will learn the stories of Bilal and Pilal Carrington, two dedicated block watch captains who reclaimed their neighborhood, and Kinyada, a young man who developed the skills and wisdom to break down the age barriers that compromised his neighborhood.read more
The Milwaukee delegation will continue to meet via online forums and meetings to share the inspiration and ideas from the summit. The application and implementation begins at the neighborhood level with the authentic engagement of community stakeholders. Safe & Sound is an integral part of this work in Milwaukee and can begin to implement new or revised strategies and approaches.read more
Having direct deposit can also significantly reduce your chance of being robbed or burglarized, an all too common occurrence for many low income families using check cashing services.read more
Mineta was able to hear the ideas and concerns of youth, residents, young offenders, Probation and Parole, youth workers, Police Officers, and Safe & Sound staff working in the field every day. It was a pleasure to have such a respected guest take valuable time to become more acquainted with the work of Safe & Sound and the issues surrounding illegal drug use in Milwaukee.read more
MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release Contact: Norma J. Balentine September 6, 2011 414-220-4796 email@example.com Safe & Sound Teams up with Safe Places on Safe Night/YCAM Event WHAT: Safe Night/YCAM Event WHY: Safe Nights have provided youth with a refuge from the violence and drugs found on the streets and in other venues that organized to […]read more
Last week, the White House named Barbara Notestein, Executive Director of Safe & Sound, a Champion of Change for the organization's innovative and unique approach to addressing drug abuse and drug-related crime in Milwaukee.read more
"This program is a unique, effective, and shining example of how community efforts can reduce drug use and its consequences," said Gil Kerlikowske, White House Director of National Drug Control Policy. "Safe & Sound is an example of a local community taking action and addressing this issue head on. Drug use and its consequences strain our economy, our health care and criminal justice systems, and harm the well-being of young people, service members, and America's workforce."read more
"We're very excited about the honor," said Barbara Notestein, executive director of Safe & Sound. "Milwuakee should be celebrating this achievement. So often we undervalue the positive things we have happening in this community."read more
This week President Obama released the Administration's blueprint for reducing drug use on the national scale, known as the 2011 National Drug Control Strategy. The strategy highlights Safe & Sound as a shining example of an organization collaborating with community members to reduce drug-related crime.read more
Carmen will be hosting a "clean-up" tomorrow at one of her businesses on Cesar Chavez Drive to give residents an opportunity to show their support for the neighborhood. We have planned with other community stakeholders for an exciting day that will remove the signs blight and of crime from the Southside of Milwaukee, and we hope will lead to more community collaborations and a positive energy for change.read more
Safe & Sound utilizes a variety of strategies that involve residents, youth and volunteers in cleaning up blighted areas and improving community safety. Many of these strategies are based on CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles and work towards making neighborhoods safer and bringing residents together to develop relationships and a sense of community. […]read more
For the fifth year in a row, violent crime is down in Milwaukee. Now, citizens and police need to work together better to reduce crime in troubled neighborhoods.read more
Thank you Marquette System Analysis and Design Class!read more
When vandalism occurs, the most effective weapon against graffiti is the quick removal of it. The longer graffiti is up, the greater the chances of its return.read more
Safe & Sound utilizes a variety of strategies that involve residents, youth and volunteers in cleaning up blighted areas and improving community safety. Many of these strategies are based on CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles and work towards making neighborhoods safer and bringing residents together to develop relationships and a sense of community. […]read more
Illegal dumping of anti-freeze, oil, and household chemicals in sewer drains is a significant problem in many parts of the central city. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has been supportive of efforts to stencil sewer grates in alleys and on curbs to send a message to residents about the danger of illegal dumping.read more
Safe & Sound utilizes a variety of strategies that involve residents, youth and volunteers in mobilizing residents and improving community safety. Many of these strategies are based on Community Building principles and work towards making neighborhoods safer and bringing residents together to develop relationships and a sense of community. The goal of Community in Action […]read more
Safe & Sound utilizes a variety of strategies that involve residents, youth and volunteers in cleaning up blighted areas and improving community safety. Many of these strategies are based on CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles and work towards making neighborhoods safer and bringing residents together to develop relationships and a sense of community. […]read more
Community outreach is a great activity for youth and adults to get involved in. It is easily scalable and supplies are available through Safe & Sound. Door-to-door outreach can be combined with other Community Building initiatives such as community walks or street surveys.read more
Community gardens are popping up all over Milwaukee on vacant lots and backyards. The gardens are an excellent way for residents to work together for a common good.read more
Many alleys lack basic house address numbering. When emergency vehicles, such as police and fire, or city services (housing inspectors or Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission) are at work they are less effective and efficient in responding without house identification.read more
Combining enhanced lighting with a exterior home safety inspection by a Milwaukee Police Officer completes the package for burglary reduction.read more
YES is a community-level violence prevention program that empowers youth to work with adults in making positive changes in their communities.read more
To celebrate WaterStone's 90th anniversary, the Bank is giving away a total of $90,000 to a few lucky local charities or schools during the month of April…and the community gets to choose! The $90,000 will be donated based on the votes submitted by the general public from April 1 through April 30, 2011.read more
Safe & Sound is proud of the positive community building efforts realized in 2010, making the Milwaukee neighborhoods we serve safer places to live, work, and raise familiesread more
"Poverty, broken homes, gangs and drugs are eating away at the core of some neighborhoods. People in these areas need the support of the police, and together, they need to work to squeeze out the criminal element. It's not easy. But when neighbors and police work together, both win."read more
Safe & Sound is happy to announce the first Neighborhood Leaders Recognition Event! We need your support of Safe & Sound's resident driven anti-crime efforts, and specifically, funding and in-kind donations for this special day. Many people have enjoyed the stories featured on the Safe & Sound website that tell of these community building efforts that are […]read more
Safe & Sound is firmly committed to supporting youth-serving organizations that are dedicated to providing safe, meaningful programs during the crucial afterschool hours, when studies show that youth are at a greater risk of involvement in crime, drug abuse and other destructive behaviors.read more
While we support young "change-makers" through our Safe Places, we are "bridge builders" within neighborhoods through our Community Partners. Safe & Sound's collaborative approach joins residents, Safe Places and law enforcement in strategies to restore resident control and lay the groundwork for change in our target neighborhoods.read more
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) encourages everyone to use Red Ribbon Week as an opportunity to create dialogue with youth, to mobilize communities and to honor law enforcement officers who work every day to keep neighborhoods safe from drugs.read more
Providers of youth services are continually seeking creative strategies to impact the lives of the high-risk youth they serve. Many of these young people face significant challenges and obstacles to their healthy social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.read more
This unique position provides the opportunity to help Milwaukee's citizens every day, while also focusing on the individual's educational, physical fitness, personal and professional development.read more
September 25 (2010), Wisconsinites can safely dispose of their leftover and unwanted prescription drugs at one of over 85 collection points throughout our state as part of National Take-Back Day.read more
Although the primary focus of Safe & Sound Community Partners is crime reduction work at the neighborhood level, the FEMA outreach wass a great example of the power and flexibility a large team of trained organizers commands.read more
Safe & Sound will introduce an exciting national program that teaches teens about police and community, crime prevention and reporting, substance abuse and drug dealing, gun violence, and gangs. Participants will also learn ways to help young people with the development of youth-led action projects to prevent crime and build safer neighborhoods.read more
A program that provides trainers with interactive, topical lessons to use with young people to help them understand how crime affects them and their families, friends, and communities will be introduced at a workshop later this month. The goals of the "Community Works" program are to provide a practical understanding of crime and crime prevention that's […]read more
Those arrested include alleged members of the Latin Kings, Mexican Posse and Black Gangster Disciples accused of crimes ranging from cocaine distribution to probation violations…read more
No single agency can solve gang crime and violence alone. It's imperative that all agencies work together and develop partnerships in an effort to improve the quality of life throughout Wisconsin. The 2010 Southeastern Wisconsin Anti- Gang Summit will bring diverse agencies together to learn…read more
The scores of residents who are part of Block Watch groups and neighborhood associations are the key to crime prevention in Milwaukee. What we do together with the community matters and we can prove it.read more
We need to know what programs work and don't work - that was the message participants heard from presenters at the symposium on Best Practices in Youth Violence Prevention sponsored on July 13 by Safe & Sound. Attended by youth professionals, law enforcement representatives, social workers, and community members, the event drew over 100 individuals […]read more
Safe & Sound and the Medical College of Wisconsin Violence Prevention Initiative (VPI) are pleased to present a one-day symposium entitled Building on Our Strengths: Best Practices in Youth Violence Prevention. This event, to be held at the Marquette University Alumni Union on July 13, 2010, will feature…read more
On Friday, June 4th, U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, U.S. Attorney James Santelle, District Attorney John Chisholm and Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn hosted the Safe & Sound Update to the Community Luncheon. The discussion focused on Milwaukee and the important collaboration between law enforcement and crime prevention efforts. Participants were given an overview of Safe […]read more
Safe & Sound has provided safety and awareness information to Milwaukee residents door-to-door, however most people are completely unaware of how unused medications may be abused by our young people and toxic or even deadly when not disposed of properly.read more
Today, U.S. Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold announced that the Office of National Drug Control Policy has included Rock and Brown Counties to be designated as part of the Milwaukee High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), which is one of the three prongs of the Safe & Sound strategy.read more
The focus of the conference is to create a dialog among community mobilizers which fosters collaborative relationships. Moreover, we hope attendees will learn about new resources and begin to see their existing neighborhood assets in a new light.read more
In a report by WUWM's Ann-Elise Henzel, Chief Flynn states that violent crime went down in Milwaukee in 2009, but relays concerns about this trend continuing. Barbara Notestein, Executive Director of Safe & Sound, was also interviewed for the segment.read more
One thing is clear; that there is no one path to success in building the capacity of Safe & Sound and Milwaukee neighborhoods. The unique talents and experiences each VISTA brings will be as diverse and the solutions they develop.read more
Safe & Sound Community Partners is working towards decreasing criminal activity while increasing the overall quality of life for residents in Milwaukee's high-crime, low-income neighborhoods. We look forward to 2010 and refining our strategies to have even greater impact through collaboration with law enforcement, anti-crime community organizing and youth development.read more
Milwaukee's Community Prosecutors Community Prosecutors are Assistant District Attorney's that work out of each of the seven Milwaukee Police Districts addressing criminal nuisance issues at the neighborhood level. Prosecutors work as part of a team to identify and leverage the most efficient resource to address criminal concerns identified by residents. Contact your District Prosecutor using […]read more
Milwaukee's Neighborhood Strategic Planning (NSP) Community Organizers are a valuable resource for mobilizing communities throughout the city. Eighteen NSP Organizers are funded by Milwaukee's Community Development Block Grant funds. Safe & Sound manages the Midtown NSP 12 and works closely with other organizers staffed and supported by local non-profits. Together, we organize residents in collective efforts to […]read more
These are unprecedented times. It is easy to feel fearful—for our jobs, our businesses and our children's future. For some children and their families fear of crime and violence is a regular part of their lives.read more
The Mutual of America Foundation announced November 19th that it has selected the 10 best non-profit partnership organizations in the United States. The New York City based foundation has notified Safe & Sound that it is one of the honorees.read more
The mission of the peer-to-peer educational campaign is to help turn youth away from graffiti and towards more productive activities.read more
Safe & Sound is currently seeking three Community Prosecution Unit Coordinators to serve within targeted Safe & Sound neighborhoods. It is a needed expansion of the incredibly successful geographically based Community Prosecution Units in Milwaukee.read more
As one block event participant later stated, "I just never really understood how important it is to our city." Safe & Sound's outreach and education is an opportunity to dispel myths and inform the residents in the least represented communities of why the Census is important, not only to Milwaukee, but to each and every individual and family.read more
It is the day-to-day collaborative efforts of law enforcement, residents and great community mobilizers like Annie that can take pride in the 12.3% drop in crime in Milwaukee.read more
Our collaborative efforts in 2008 led to a safer Milwaukee, more engaged residents, and youth committed to changing their neighborhoods while developing their skills and opportunities.read more
Stuck at the crossroads of major drug routes, beset by rising unemployment and stung by escalating violent crime, Rock County has experienced 12 heroin overdose deaths this year and is seeking federal help.read more
In this unique position, young women and men have the opportunity to help Milwaukee's citizens every day as well as to enhance their own educational, physical fitness, personal, and professional development.read more
There are many collaborative community and law enforcement relationships that will be highlighted at the summit in an effort to spread these successes into more and more communities.read more
"I would urge everybody in Riverwest to get to know your neighbors and work with them. If you know who lives on your block, you know who doesn't belong there. Start a block watch. District 5 will help. I'll help. Safe & Sound will help. It's something everyone can do." "Part of my agenda is selfish," he admits. "Riverwest is a great place to live, and I don't want to live anywhere else. But I want it to be safe."read more
By Tom Tolan of the Journal Sentinel
"At first, Payback was a program just for taggers on probation, Edwards said, but then word of it got out to probation officers, and some of them assigned clients with other offenses. It got so successful that similar operations were launched in police Districts 2 and 5 – which, like District 6, contain some of the city's biggest graffiti hotspots, on the south and east sides."
"This anti-gun effort was no theoretical exercise for these kids. They told me, as wise ones would a clueless relation, that guns were everywhere in their lives, in their neighborhoods." – James E. Causey, JSOnline: Opinionread more
Conferencing is not shaming or lecturing, rather a sharing of personal stories and experiences. Moreover, it is an opportunity to really listen to victims and to hear offenders while holding them accountable.read more
Safe & Sound staff appreciated the opportunity to work closely with the Civic Leadership Institute interns and to take a step back and appreciate their own efforts from a fresh perspective.read more
"We will either find a way, or make one. That was the motto when I was sworn into Volunteers in Service to America in the 1970's, and it became my personal mantra." stated Congresswoman Gwen Moore.read more
Safe & Sound Community Partners hit the streets with Neighborhood Strategic Planning Organizers from 18 NSP areas over several months. A total of 1,894 "quick surveys" of resident neighborhood strategic planning priorities were completed.read more
Safe & Sound Community Partners were recognized for the Program/Agency of the Year Award by the Wisconsin Association of Child and Youth Care Professionals.read more
The 7th Annual Youth Leadership Conference was one of the best yet with the help of Safe & Sound Community Partners.read more
Every April, Safe & Sound coordinates with the Department of Neighborhood Services, Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, Marquette University, law enforcement and a host of resident groups to organize numerous neighborhood block beautification events and neighborhood block parties. This year was no different, kicking off with nine events involving over 600 participants.read more
The advantages of having a team of well trained, well informed organizing staff that work with youth serving organizations across the city are many.read more
The first United Community Day was organized by Safe & Sound Community Partners and NSP 4 Organizer Barry Mimis…read more
Closing a drug house is most effectively done when police and citizens work cooperatively. Together they can make dealers and users uncomfortable. This editorial recognizes that law enforcement cannot do their job alone and emphasizes the importance of citizen involvement in making neighborhoods safer. Link to Articleread more
The Mayor emphasized that when he took office, he made public safety a top priority. Specifically, he noted the cooperation among police officers, the clergy, community agencies and individuals which has led to "some very gratifying results." One of the most significant results is the 65% drop in homicides among young African American men in […]read more
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a religious organization, international in its scope, with branches in over 193 countries around the world. As part of Black History Month, the Community presented awards to 11 individuals whose dedication, contributions and achievements exemplify the standards of excellence. These contributions are recognized as a service to humanity as well […]read more
Working with 6th District Police Capt. Gaglione, Alderman Donovan, Probation and Parole, Sharon Blando of DNS Graffiti and local Safe Places, Safe & Sound Community Partners played an integral role in the removal of hundreds of instances of graffiti on homes and businesses during neighborhood improvement efforts. This project called 'Operation Pay Back' was highlighted […]read more
Al Hegwood was presented with one of three Starfish Awards and honored as an unsung urban hero at the 5th Annual Restorative Justice Conference at…read more
This YouTube video shows residents, business owners, and law enforcement on a nieghborhood walk organized by Safe Place youth and Community Partner Maria Sandoval. The walk was part of the the United Community Center's Crime Strategy Initiative project and reslted in the first "YCAM." A youth led crime analysis meeting that brought together youth, residents and officials […]read more
Safe & Sound Community Partner Annie Weidert worked with the 6th District Police and Community Prosecutors to address the immediete concerns of residents and create several new block groups in the Historic Southwest neighborhood. This video highlights two resident success stories from these efforts.read more
Sometimes it takes a little closer look to see all of the positive people in a neighborhood. Join Al Hegwood of Safe & Sound for a walk and see the visible signs of residents working together to improve the quality of life in their neighborhood. The video was produced as part of the Safe & […]read more
Safe & Sound is a non-profit anti-crime collaboration, which is part of Milwaukee HIDTA's community intervention strategy. The Impact Community Offense Alert is a collaborative effort…read more
The black dog was curled up on the porch. The porch roof did little to protect the puppy from the fierce and bitterly cold wind that blew across its body. As I drew closer, the approximately 5 month-old stood up and…read more
The Neu-Life Youth Leadership group developed a community safety project with the help of Safe & Sound Community Partner Paula Butler. The talented youth were featured in the Safe & Sound 10th Anniversary Celebration video.read more
Caleb Streich and Stephanie Paul are Safe & Sound's Public Allies for 10 months of service in 2008 and 2009. The Public Allies will work directly with designated Safe &…read more
Milwaukee Police Department 6th District newsletter features collaborative effort with Safe & Sound called "Operation Payback" which has successfully removed graffiti while helping young offenders payback their debt to society. Download: MPD Newsletterread more
Strategic planning in January and continued meetings with our community stakeholders has led to significant accomplishments towards Safe & Sound goals and outcomes already this year.read more
Over the years we have integrated Community Conferencing and Safe & Sound by utilizing 'Safe Places' as neutral locations for conferences. We are currently in the process of training…read more
Safe & Sound issued 63 of 100 scheduled Department of Neighborhood Service's warnings, but at 833 warnings to date we have already exceeded our yearly goal of 800 warnings.read more
Thirty six meetings and events were facilitated in July alone by Community Partners, including neighborhood business walks, block club meetings and youth led events.read more
In June of 2007 the Community Partners program was brought under Safe & Sound. Since then we have strengthened the best of Community Partners while developing new initiatives to address…read more
Together with community stakeholders, we are holding the first annual 'Basura Bash' on May 31st from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Basura (trash) Bash is an effort to build upon our diversity and community pride, while removing the signs of crime and grime from the Southside of Milwaukee.read more
Major Neighborhood Clean Up Saturday to Cover Huge Swath of Near South Side More than 30 Milwaukee police recruits are joining forces tomorrow with 60 children to pick up litter and beautify a large area of the city's near south side, Ald. Bob Donovan said.read more
Talking Circles are being coordinated by our Public Ally Julie Knorowski and implemented at several Safe Places, including Kozy Park. These involve a youth led discussion centered on…read more
For Immediate Release,
(March 14, 2008, Milwaukee, WI)–Safe & Sound, Inc.'s Board of Directors recently elected Chief Ed Flynn of the Milwaukee Police Department to Board membership.
Safe & Sound Community Partners have participated in a variety of professional development activities, some specifically oriented to their work in…read more
Safe and Sound's three pronged approach addresses crime by utilizing youth development, law-enforcement and community organizing. These strategies include building relationships…read more
As of June 2007, Community Partners became Safe & Sound Community Partners. Although the programs have operated under the Safe & Sound collaboration since 1997 with a shared vision of reducing…read more
Safe & Sound Community Partners continues to develop collaborative relationships…read more
Safe & Sound, Inc.'s Board of Directors recently elected Milwaukee County District Attorney John C. Chisholm as its Chair.read more


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Isaiah Thomas, Matthew Bryan-Amaning named first-team All-Pac-10
Washington Huskies guard Isaiah Thomas and forward Matthew Bryan-Amaning were both named to the 10-player, first-team All-Pac-10 team on Monday. Bryan-Amaning also took home the conference's Most Improved Player award. Thomas was also named first-team All-Pac-10 last season, and was a second-team selection as a freshman. As expected, Arizona forward Derrick Williams won Player of […] [Read More]
Pac-10 championship scenarios: Washington Huskies are a long shot
This would be a moot topic if not for USC's win over Arizona on Thursday night. But now that the top three teams in the Pac-10 are separated by a total of just two games with three left to play, it's worth wondering if the door isn't quite slammed shut yet on the Washington Huskies' […] [Read More]