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Published: Monday, January 14, 2013 at 6:43 p.m.
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A mentally disabled man has been evicted from his public-housing home of two decades because of a missed rent payment, he and others said.
The former public-housing manager is advocating for the now-homeless man's return, but the director who evicted the tenant and fired the manager has refused.
You may have seen 67-year-old Zack Scott. He sleeps next to a dumpster behind Town Hall at Aycock and Bond streets. He says he was evicted from Senator Circle — duplexes off Senator Street in Houma that serve as public housing for low-income individuals and families — because he missed a rent payment.
Former Senator Circle Manager Troy Johnson is advocating for Scott's return to the complex.
But Johnson said Houma-Terrebonne Housing Authority Director Wayne Thibodeaux won't allow Scott to make up the missed payment and return to Senator Circle, the place he lived for 20 years without issue.
Scott, whose only source of income is a Social Security check he gets monthly, is mentally challenged and doesn't recall why he missed his rent payment, he and Johnson said.
Johnson, who was fired in October by Thibodeaux for insubordination, said Scott consistently paid his rent on time prior to this instance. He says compassion is called for in this instance.
Though Housing Authority officials have the authority, under a so-called "one-strike" policy, to evict anyone who misses a payment, Johnson said Scott's situation should have been treated with discretion.
"He missed one month — probably because he got off his medication — but we have a lot of people who miss one month in public housing. It happens."
Thibodeaux never tried to understand Scott's mental state, Johnson alleges.
"He could have said 'No, we're not going to evict him; we're going to do a repayment agreement.' He's done it with residents in the past," Johnson said.
Thibodeaux declined comment, saying he is not allowed to talk about past or present tenants.
"It's confidential information," he said, citing federal housing rules.
Asked if Johnson's involvement is related to the long-standing feud between the two, Thibodeaux said, "I'm not going to get into a back and forth with Mr. Johnson. Obviously, he has an axe to grind. I'll leave it at that."
Allan Luke, chairman of the board that oversees Terrebonne's public-housing facilities, said he didn't know the particulars of Scott's situation. However, he confirmed that officials typically work with residents under reasonable circumstances.
Scott keeps his belongings inside a trash can next to the dumpster. He said he has nowhere else to go and wants to return to Senator Circle.
Houma resident Jerrie Hawkins is a homeless activist. She's spent the last few days trying to get Scott evaluated at a hospital.
"Once we get him evaluated, then I can place a call to the facility in Baton Rouge to pick him up," Hawkins said. "The key is to get him to understand that he needs to go and get checked out."
Scott, however, won't cooperate. He says he's not sick and can't recall the last time he's seen a doctor.
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Chase Ordoyne, 22, 176 Rodrigue St., Thibodaux, disturbing the peace, resisting, simple criminal damage to property, remaining after being forbidden, possession of drug paraphernalia, 2nd offense possession of marijuana.
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Justin Boudreaux, 19, 359 Morristown Bypass Rd., Raceland, contempt.
Candace Pierron, 28, 432 Cypress St., Raceland, resisting, two counts contempt.
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Fernand Dufrene, 47, 725 Crescent Ave. Apt 15, Lockport, domestic abuse battery by strangulation.
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Sherry Brown, 45, 205 St. Patrick St., Raceland, contempt.
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April Nosworthy, 26, 265 E. 37th St., Cut Off, three counts contempt.
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Henry Terry, 21, 204 Iris St., Thibodaux, simple battery, resisting an officer, theft of goods.
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Marlon Green , 24, 2613 Delta Point, Marrero, resisting an officer, interfering with a law enforcement investigation.
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Chris Babin, 45, 223 Richland, Thibodaux, driving on roadway laned for traffic, maximum speed limit, 2nd DWI.
Bobby Hebert, 32, 526 Blake Ct., Thibodaux, contempt.
Brent Meads, 22, 606-B Pine St., Thibodaux, contempt.
Jaron Boudreaux, 21, 729-A Mcculla St., Thibodaux, contempt.
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Adrian Joseph, 24, 1207 Lafourche Dr., Thibodaux, contempt.
Kevin Millien, 25, 3719 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville, contempt.
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"I think I'll buy some more chickens," Mark Brown said this week, "and I might buy a Teacup pig, too."
He's not joking. The former Ferrari car salesman was already raising chickens in his back yard in San Jose when he walked into Alex's 49ers Inn on Christmas Eve and elbowed his way to the bar where they sell $2 beers, $2 well drinks and double-shots of whisky for the price of one. He bought two $10 Scratchers game tickets.
Following the instructions, the 50-year-old scratched off the silvery paint on the tickets and discovered one was worth $1 million. That's before taxes. After taxes, he said he'll get about $750,000.
"I couldn't believe my eyes," he recalled after California Lottery officials announced his win. "It was a little dark in there."
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A regular at Alex's for years, Brown said he would buy a few to several Scratchers game tickets every week. The bar will receive $5,000 for selling him the winner, or the equivalent of serving up 2,500 cheap beers at the joint.
Manager Charlene Schaupp said the bar's take will just go into the till.
"Our main deal is a happy hour all day and karaoke every day."
Brown waited almost seven weeks to redeem his ticket while he consulted with his lawyer and accountant on how best to make his money last and grow. He doesn't have an investment plan, at least not yet, but the single father wants to spend some on his two daughters, ages 27 and 5. And he wants to add more chickens to the 25 he already has at home in unincorporated Santa Clara County.
"It all started with one rooster I got as a gift."
He said he might buy a bigger spread out of the area, one big enough for a genuine chicken ranch and a Teacup pig or two for his youngest daughter to raise as a pet. Teacups are to porkers what pocket dogs are to the canine set.
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"I don't think I'm going to retire," Brown said. "I'm probably going to work part-time."
Brown said he sold Ferrari sports cars for 26 years, most recently at a dealership in Los Gatos, before taking a sabbatical to care for a dying friend, Joseph Izzo. A former Mercury News food critic and screenwriter, Izzo died last year from complications of cancer.
A die-hard hockey and football fan, Brown said he can now afford the price of 49ers season tickets for opening day at the team's new stadium in Santa Clara.
"The Super Bowl loss was hard," he said. "We'll be back next year."
And now he can afford those tickets too.
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Wikipedia explains �The Great Man theory is a 19th-century idea according to which history can be largely explained by the impact of "great men", or heroes: highly influential individuals who, due to either their personal charisma, intelligence, wisdom, or political skill utilized their power in a way that had a decisive historical impact.�
The Great Man theory has been studied and explained by scholars, but I don�t think you need to be a scholar to spot the Great Ones.
His name is Leon Dunn.
I have met some great people in my fifty-six years of life, but none better than Leon Dunn. He has all the �Great Man� qualities.
On the business side of the equation you find a man who is highly successful in multiple business ventures. This is unique because even businesses that seem similar are often much different. To be successful in multiple ones says a lot.
He�s a man who gets involved with public matters when it�s important. This is unique for a businessman. Often the focus of a successful businessman is solely business – there�s just no time left in the day. Leon is a man who will �park the tractor.�
Leon is a soft spoken man who when he speaks says volumes. I have watched him sit back, let others say their piece, and then step up after everyone else. He says just a few words � all of them profound.
Financial success requires conservatism. That conservatism is often at odds with giving back to the community. Some who are successful in business never give back, while others wait to give until death comes knocking on their doorstep. Not Leon.
On any given Sunday afternoon you could find Leon cleaning up a little community like Hudson, Kansas �following a church service where he shared a biblical sermon about giving. Leon walks the talk.
And Wikipedia doesn�t include what is the possibly the most important quality of all to greatness � heart. Leon has a heart that glows like a shining star.
My youngest son and I recently visited Washington D.C. We took in all the D.C. attractions and then made a trip over to George Washington�s place. He was another great man.
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California State University trustees on Tuesday put off a decision on higher fees for so-called "super seniors," students who in some cases hang around college because, well, it beats looking for work.
The delay, CSU officials said, was to give the idea more study. Opposition from faculty and students had been considerable.
But the delay also had something to do with the unusual appearance of Gov. Jerry Brown at the Long Beach meeting. He was there to thank CSU students and faculty for their help in passing Proposition 30 last week.
It just would not have been courteous to upstage the governor's visit with a vote on a contentious issue like upping student fees.
Still, the higher fee - carefully crafted - seems reasonable.
It aims at students who take classes again and again because of low grades. And at students who take well over what's considered a full load of classes. And at students who've earned more than the credits needed to graduate, but somehow never get around to graduating.
By increasing fees on such students the thinking is it provides an incentive to get moving. That will open up spaces for new students.
But with the budget cuts at CSU in recent years, many classes increasingly are hard to get. That slows progress.
And then there are students who change majors - most students do - and that slows progress. And there are students who take a heavy class load to push through quickly, say in three years rather than four.
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- office pest said...
Try this;
- 10:48 pm
- backwards7 said...
Throughout the 1920s, H V Morton wrote a series of vivid newspaper columns that painted a moving portrait of London as it was then.
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- 10:57 pm
- Emma said...
RIBA's bookshop might be worth trying - they stock a lot of the English Heritage titles. The London Transport Museum bookshop and Stanfords might be worth a try as well.
- 11:24 pm
- smfifteen said...
Empty shelves are one of my (many) pet hates, and surely one of the biggest retailing crimes there is. I choose to walk into a particular shop (rather than one of their rivals), with money in my pocket to buy an item. I've made it easy for them: no sales talk or promotional effort is required on their part. But, the item I want is out of stock, leaving me no choice but to go to a competitor. Another sale lost.
The same applies to being made to queue up for ages to hand your money over: there's a recession on, there should be staff lining up to snatch the money out of customers' hands, not making it a test of endurance for them.
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- David Hepworth said...
A few people have suggested that I order it from English Heritage but I'm suspicious of sites I've never used, not because I don't trust them but because I'm fearful that it's already out of stock and I won't find out for a couple of weeks time, by which time it may be back in the shops.
- 7:40 am
- Andy said...
You could try going to Kenwood House (where the exhibition is). We picked a copy up from there with £5 discount on Friday.
- 9:32 am
- Lee said...
FWIW, this site aggregates the various online retailers.
It seems that Tesco has a copy, for £20. Though I do stress 'seems'.
- 10:24 am
- Cocktails said...
David, if you can't get a copy of the book within a month (!) you can always go and see the author talk about the pictures:
I'm sure that they'll have books for sale after as well - assuming they've got some of course.
- 12:37 pm
- Five-Centres said...
I saw it in Waterstones in Gower Street not three weeks ago. They had a few left...
- 3:16 pm
- Friday said...
I keep calling into Waterstones in Islington ... Assuming this is replicated all over the London area,...
Having spent many hours in Waterstones in Islington I would guess that demand there is not replicated all over London.
- 12:06 pm
- David Hepworth said...
Well, yesterday afternoon I went into Hatchards in Piccadilly and before I'd got the request out of my mouth they said "they're reprinting". I went further along the same road to the large Waterstones where they looked on their system and said they had orders for well over a hundred. In my (admittedly historical) experience of working in shops, when something is really out of stock everybody in the trade knows because they're getting asked for it five times a day.
- 12:32 pm
- Keith Howie said...
David - If you haven't already picked this up, I saw it racked up in HMV Oxford Circus in the basement for £18.
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Almost everything S. B. said and did bespoke the values his father had insitlled in him. Yet these manly injunctions to withstand hardship without complaint and keep one's own counsel were not Tina Kome's alone, but derived from inititation, when every Kuranko boy learns to bear pain without flinching, to respect the words of his elders without demur, and to overcome his fear of the spirits of the wild and of death. As the old medicine master Saran Salia Sano once told me, "Even when they are cutting the foreskin you must not flinch. You must stand stock-still. You must not make a sound from the mouth. Better to die than to wince or blink or cry out."
This control of one's emotions, and of one's speech, was undoubtedly connected to the value the Kruanko place on keeping secrets and promises, and of choosing one's words wisely. To nurse malicious thoughts is to risk malicious acts, and to speak of the devil is to conjure him. Perhaps this was why S. B.'s story was so conspicuously devoid of any ill will, grudges, or snide comments. . . ..
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- Tetracyclics are another class of antidepressant with drugs such as Asendin, Ludiomil, Mazanor, and Remeron. Although it affects neurotransmitters, Remeron doesn't prevent reuptake in the same way. Instead, it seems to stop neurotransmitters from binding with specific receptors on the nerves. Because the norepinephrine and serotonin don't bind to the receptors, they seem to build up in the areas between the nerve cells. As a result, the neurotransmitter levels rise.
- Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARIs) appear to act in two ways. They prevent the reuptake of serotonin. But they also prevent serotonin particles that are released in a synapse from binding at certain undesired receptors and redirect them instead to other receptors that can help nerve cells within mood circuits function better. Examples include nefazodone and trazodone.
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These drugs were among the first to be used for depression. Although they're effective, they can have serious side effects and can be especially dangerous in overdose. Nowadays, many doctors only turn to these drugs when newer -- and better tolerated -- medicines haven't helped. Tricyclics and MAOIs might not be the best approach for someone who was just diagnosed. But they can sometimes be very helpful for people with treatment-resistant depression, or certain forms of depression (such as depression with anxiety).
- Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) include amitriptyline ( Elavil), desipramine ( Norpramin), nortriptyline ( Pamelor), and imipramine ( Tofranil). Like reuptake inhibitors, tricyclics seem to block the reabsorption of serotonin and epinephrine back into nerve cells after these chemicals are released into a synapse. Because of the potential side effects, your doctor might periodically check your blood pressure, request an EKG, or recommend occasional blood tests to monitor the level of tricyclics in your system. These medicines might not be safe for people with certain heart rhythm problems.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) include Emsam, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate. These drugs seem to work a little differently. Monoamine oxidase is a natural enzyme that breaks down serotonin, epinephrine, and dopamine. MAOIs block the effects of this enzyme. As a result, the levels of those neurotransmitters might get a boost.
The downside is that MAOIs also prevent the body's ability to break down other medicines metabolized by this enzyme (such as Sudafed, or stimulants) -- raising the risk for high blood pressure -- as well as an amino acid called tyrosine, which is found in certain foods like aged meats and cheeses. MAOIs also shouldn't be combined with other medicines that can raise serotonin (such as certain migraine medicines, or other antidepressants), because that can cause a buildup of excessive serotonin (called " serotonin syndrome"), which could be life threatening.


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Nov. 10, 2011 -- There are plenty of lurid tales of people being drugged to be robbed or taken advantage of sexually. Sadly, they're not just stories -- and they may be becoming more common.
There were 14,270 emergency room visits for intentional drug poisoning in the U.S. during 2009, according to new data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Of these emergency room visits, 73% were made by people aged 21 and older, and nearly two-thirds were by women.
Intentional poisoning refers to "attempts to harm someone by deliberately getting them to take a potentially harmful substance without their knowledge. These are people that are being given drugs that they don't know about," says Peter J. Delany, PhD. He is the director of SAMHSA's Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality in Rockville, Md.
Intentional poisonings can occur in many scenarios using many types of illicit drugs, either alone or in combination with alcohol or other substances. A common setup occurs when a known date rape drug is subtly slipped into a cocktail at a bar or nightclub. These intentional poisonings often precede sexual assault or robbery.
The best way to protect yourself from intentional poisoning is to be aware, Delany says. "Pay attention to where your beverage is, don't take alcohol or free drinks from people who you don't know, and if you start to feel odd, seek help right away."
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The new data help paint a more accurate picture of intentional poisonings in the U.S. and may help raise awareness of the issue.
Among the key findings:
- 6 of 10 intentional poisonings involved alcohol in combination with other drugs.
- 1/3 of intentional poisonings involved illicit drugs such as marijuana, stimulants, and/or ecstasy.
- 21% of intentional poisonings involve prescription drugs such as medication to treat insomnia, anxiety, or pain.
The numbers come from SAMHSA's Drug Abuse Warning Network, which monitors drug-related emergency room visits in the U.S. This is the first year that the group has published data on intentional poisoning. In unpublished data from 2008, however, there were 7,609 emergency room visits for intentional poisonings, Delaney says.
The 2009 data represents a 93% increase over 2008. "This may be a result of better reporting or paying closer attention to what is going on, or it may also be that there are more intentional poisonings as consequences as mixing more drugs with different things," he tells WebMD.


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Hundreds of fans screamed and waved as the cast of "Star Trek: Into Darkness" beamed into Berlin on Monday (April 29) to promote their latest adventures on board the Starship Enterprise.
Fans holding banners and even their own model Enterprises looked onto the red carpet in central Berlin, eager to catch a glimpse of Chris Pine and co-star Zachary Quinto, who play Captain James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock in the sequel to J.J. Abrams's highly acclaimed reboot of the famous franchise.
The cast said they enjoyed being able to work together again.
"We broke the ice so quickly, and we became friends and we sustained that friendship throughout the years so that by the time we got to do the second instalment , it was like we were a family, and that's why when we were up there taking pictures, I almost got emotional because it's a gift to be able to work with the same director, the same actors and reprise the role that you've done before, again. It hardly ever happens," Zoe Saldana who plays Nyota Uhura told Reuters TV on the red carpet.
"Into Darkness" follows the crew of the Enterprise starship as they return to an Earth left in chaos, with Kirk, Spock and the rest of the crew setting out to capture those responsible.
Actor Chris Pine who plays Captain Kirk said that movie fans should not see the sequel as a purely science fiction experience and that it should appeal to those who wouldn't traditionally follow Star Trek.
"Even though this is Star Trek and this is science fiction, this is really an earth-bound action adventure and the stories and the journeys that these characters go on, whether it takes place in the future or in the past, or now, are very very much human and I think they are relatable, there's humour, there's romance, there's a bit of everything for everyone," he said.
The classic sci-fi drama, which began almost half a century ago, has spawned six television series and 11 blockbuster films that have racked up more than a $1 billion, according to the website Box Office Mojo.
But Zachary Quinot, who plays the famous Spock role in the film, said that he was never really a Star Trek fan but has now been turned.
"I was too young, Star trek was the generation before me in a lot of ways. There were re-runs when I was growing up but I was a Star Wars child, I was into that, but now I'm into this, I love this world," he said.
Director J. J. Abrams, who revamped the franchise in 2009 with "Star Trek" and is also slated to produce the next "Star Wars" movie, has confessed that he had never been a Star Trek fan but has used the word "surreal" as well to describe the experience of working with the same stars on the same sets.
English actor Simon Pegg, who takes on the role of Scotty, seemed quite overcome by the reception given to himself and his colleagues in Germany.
"It's extraordinary, it's overwhelming and I feel an immense amount of pride and shock really, it's wonderful to come to a city in a different country from where the film was made and find this much love and affection for the movie. This makes me believe that Gene Roddenberry's vision could come true, that we could all live together and get on. It's a wonderful thing," he said.
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RICHMOND -- A local community-organizing group on Monday accused two top city administrators of stalling a far-reaching housing plan until next month, when a new City Council will convene.
A Monday morning news release issued by the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment accuses City Manager Bill Lindsay of "political maneuvers" aimed at the new Richmond City Council,"which will be more conservative," to adopt new local housing ordinances and disregard proposals such as rent control and giving tenants more rights against eviction. ACCE and the Richmond Equitable Development Initiative back the proposals.
ACCE organizer David Sharples on Monday afternoon stood by the release, which he said he authored, and added that Planning Director Richard Mitchell also was to blame.
"It's disappointing," Sharples said. "Pushing this back is really a political move. (Lindsay and Mitchell) decide what is going to be on the agenda."
Lindsay said the allegations are false.
"I'm sorry that is their belief, but it is not right," Lindsay said.
Lindsay added that Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, who has a track record of working with ACCE on housing issues, asked him last week why the item would be postponed until next year, when Councilman Jeff Ritterman is scheduled to be replaced by newly elected Councilman Gary Bell.
Lindsay forwarded an email sent to him Monday morning by Mitchell, apologizing for the "misunderstanding" and noting that "dates that are discussed at Planning Commission meetings are always tentative and subject to change."
Mitchell cited a state law requiring a 90-day consultation period with Native tribes before new housing policy adoption, which he said requires the council to wait until next month to hear the issue.
McLaughlin said Monday she was "disappointed" that planning staff didn't better communicate that the housing item would have to be postponed, and had never heard of the law cited.
"I told (Lindsay) today that I would like to see the item come forward at the Dec. 18 meeting, but I haven't heard back on that yet," McLaughlin said.
At stake is not only housing policy in a city many see as poised for growth in the coming decades but also an increasingly strained council and city government. In Ritterman, who declined to seek re-election in November, McLaughlin and her progressive allies lost a vote and a forceful advocate. Backers of the housing policy saw Ritterman as a vital December vote, one they won't have when he leaves office in January.
"ACCE reached out to me, but they don't have the votes on this, even with Ritterman," Councilman Tom Butt said. "I don't support any of these measures, at least not totally."
Among the basket of policy modifications the activist groups want are rent control; increased fees for developers not providing affordable housing; establishing a "community land trust;" making evictions more difficult; and cracking down on banks that poorly maintain foreclosed properties.
Butt said he was concerned the measures may go too far and impede economic development in a city that desperately needs it.
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They were clearly in a silly mood set one and it showed in the music and in the setlist. Meatstick as an opener is great, gets people smiling and dancing. Partytime served the same purpose, appropriate for a college show! Golgi was standard, I liked its placement in the set not closing a set like it usually does. Kill Devil was a bit of a letdown, I am open to this show and know they can jam hard on it, but this version was a little flat. Tweezer on the other hand was GREAT. They took the jam to some very cool places and if anything I think they cut it short, I think the song had 5 or 7 more minutes in the tank. Then right back to the sillyness! Chairman of the boards took over for Lawn Boy which was great since I was first row Page Side, Rage Side. They brought Sparkle up to a frenzied pace with its depressing deliriousness. BBFCFM was ripping, mike screaming, treys guitar straight from a metal band. Fishman had his moment in the spotlight which I think he loves, good Electrolux solo, and he remembered all the words to Love you even though he warned us he might forget some! Possum is overplayed but still enjoyable. When Trey started into the Tweezer Reprise in the FIRST I saw page mouth "REALLY?!" which they slid meatstick lyrics into. Absolutely fun and silly first set.
Set 2 was very serious and very good. I was a little disappointed they came out with DWD since i heard it the night before, but this version was 10 times better, heavy, heavy jam. DWD went unfinished into My Friend, My Friend. Price Caspian was solid, good sing along, unfortunately that was also unfinished (its got such a great ending!) I was pleased with Halfway to the Moon, it doesn't feel like a lot of their new songs do, harkens back to another period. Boogie On was owned by Page on his organ. Maze was undoubtedly the highlight of the show to me, this song live is nothing but power. Wading is always a great change of pace song, I think they nailed the vocals. They came into Piper too hot and fast which didn't leave them anywhere to go, but it was still great to hear, didn't think we would get one this weekend. Harry Hood was tight, moreso than in Augusta. I was paying very close attention to the YEM and I don't think trey or mike missed a single note. Spot on.
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Merle insists that the group should have fled under the cover of night. He's convinced the bloodthirsty Governor will return soon with even more firepower. But Rick exercises his veto power. No running. He wants to hunker down for a while -- a strategy that baffles Hershel.
"We just can't sit here!" the cranky, one-legged doc blurts. He then goes on to say that their lives are in Rick's hands, so he better pull his head out of his butt and do SOMETHING.
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"If you go to that prison, stay there," the Governor sneers.
Andrea later seeks out Milton. She tells him about her plan to go to the prison, but the Governor can't know. Milton freaks. He can't go along with this. It's treason. And, indeed, the spineless nerd goes to the Governor and narcs on Andrea.
But wait. Instead of blowing a fuse, the Governor tells Milton to aid Andrea in her plan. "Really?" a stunned Milton says. "Is this a test?"
Back at the prison, Glenn, who suddenly thinks he's a bad ass, has a new scheme up his sleeve: Why not take red neck Merle and offer him up to the Governor as a bargaining chip that could lead to a truce? Sounds good, but in the very next scene, Merle and Hershel are reciting Bible verses -- as if the writers want us to believe the scumbag has a little shred of decency in him. Sorry, we're not buying it.
Thus far, this episode is a little snoozey and right about now, we could use a good gross-out scene, so we get one: Andrea and Milton are making their way through the woods, prison-bound, when they come upon a walker. Milton, a little girlie man if there ever was one, practically pees his pants and fails to subdue said walker. So leave it to Andrea to take it down and methodically cleave off its arms and then break its teeth by smashing the zombie's mouth against a rock.
Ew-ick. Now there's something you'll never see on "Glee."
Just as they get a leash on the walker, Team Tyreese shows up out of nowhere. They exchange pleasantries and Tyreese wants to know where they're from. He's told of Woodbury, the happiest place on Earth, and Milton offers to take them there. Andrea heads off alone (with the shackled zombie).
Back at the prison, Merle watches Michonne doing some exercises. Sit-ups. Push-ups. Good to see her staying fit for battle. "Don't forget the cardio," Merle says, trying to lighten the mood. He wants to clear the air, so he tells Michonne that he hopes she'll let bygones be bygones -- that he tried to kill her only because he was following orders. Right about now, we'd love to see Michonne give Merle the beat-down of his life. Instead, she just gives him a stare that is about as cold as graveyard dirt. Extremely disappointing.
Outside, Rick and the gang spot Andrea near the prison gate. Reunited and it feels so good? Not really. The gang is justifiably suspicious and draw their guns. Andrea finally convinces them that she has come in peace and there are some lukewarm hugs.
They catch her up on all the sad deets: Shane. Lori. T-Dog. All gone. And then to the business at hand: Andrea learns that the Governor has been filling her with lies. (He told her the prison gang attacked him). Andrea wants to work things out. But Rick quashes that idea. He wants the Governor dead.
Later comes the best scene of the night -- the one we've been waiting for: Andrea's reunion with Michonne. It doesn't go well. Andrea thinks Michonne "poisoned" Team Rick against the Governor and Woodbury. Michonne says, "No, I just told them the truth." You can just feel the tension emanate from the screen. Then Michonne tells her former BFF that the Governor sent Merle out to kill her and that he would have tried to kill Andrea if she had come along. But, no, Andrea was "under his spell" and chose a "warm bed over a friend." So that settles it: Andrea will not be the maid of honor at Michonne's wedding.
Back in Woodbury, the Governor has tentatively welcomed Team Tyreese to town and when he learns that they were exiled from the prison by an "unhinged" Rick, he sees an opportunity. Perhaps they will join his little army.
At the prison, it's Carol -- not Glenn -- who has the latest cold-hearted plan to take down the Governor. She wants Andrea to go back to Woodbury, sleep with him, give him the "greatest night of his life" and then off the bastard. Sounds good to us.
Later that night, Andrea leaves in a car provided by Rick, who hands her a pistol and a knife and tells her to be careful. When she arrives at the Governor's house, Andrea tells the one-eyed tyrant that the prison gang is "broken" and living in horrible conditions.
"Did they send you back here?" he wonders.
"No, that was my call," she says.
Then she hugs and kisses him. Is it the kiss of Judas? Does she have 30 pieces of silver in her pocket?
That night, the two of them are in bed and the Governor is asleep. Andrea gets up and sneaks away to fetch her knife. She creeps back toward the Governor and there's a very chilling shot in which we see the shadow of the blade on the Governor's neck.
"Do it! Do it!" we scream from the safety of our couches.
But there's something that tells us that she won't and, sure enough, she backs down. And though her lack of loyalty to the prison gang angers us, we know deep down that it's not right that the Governor perish tonight. No, it's too early and it's all wrong.
That's because we crave (demand?) a face-to-face meeting with the Governor and Rick. And THAT's when it all should go down.


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Book choice can quite often make or break a child's reading experience. Adults can often identify if a book is not the right book for them quickly and move on to another book that they might better enjoy. As adults, opinions of reading itself are less likely to be influenced by an experience with a single book, but that is because adults have developed skills for finding the right book faster. Here are few key strategies for helping your child find the right book for them, so their experience of reading for enjoyment can be positive at an early age.
Read Aloud Together
Dr. Marilyn Jager Adams, noted author who has been recognized for her achievements in child psychology, particularly in the area of cognitive education explains, "Reading aloud with children is known to be the single most important activity for building the knowledge and skills they will eventually require for learning to read." Parents can serve a powerful role in inspiring their children to read by reading favorite books from their childhood out loud to them. Children pick up on the passion or love that their parents have for a book from their childhood or anything they are reading in the moment, and the interest coming from their voice can often be one of the most powerful components for a child's experience of that book. When helping your child to choose the right book, try using your best judgment to pick out what you think they would enjoy reading, then start them off or pique their interest by first reading it or part of it aloud to them.
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A famous American author and poet, Maya Angelou says, "Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him." When children are first learning to read, they may have very different interests than you would expect. The material they choose to read may seem unconventional, but the point of reading for enjoyment is for the practice of reading. So particularly in the early years, it is important to be less intrusive over the content of the material your children choose to read.
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In the words of American novelist, Joyce Carol Oates, "Reading is the sole means by which we slip, involuntarily, often helplessly, into another's skin, another's voice, another's soul." It is important for children to recognize how they relate to characters in a book. Parents can foster this relationship by pointing out similarities in personality traits, life circumstances, and more to their children about the characters in the books they choose to read. In this particular literary era, there is a plethora of characters to discover and get to know. Even the most unique child can find a relatable counterpart in literature.
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In order to recognize that a child isn't reading a book that is an appropriate reading level, he will be unfamiliar with five or more words per page of the book. If a child is reading a book that is too difficult for his vocabulary level, but still wants to read the book try reading the book with the child so he does not get discouraged or confused. Sometimes however, despite understanding the vocabulary of the book, children may simply not connect with the story. In this case, allow the child to move on to a different book that does interest him; and the child will likely return to the book in his own time. This is very important for helping your child develop an interest in reading in the early years and to ultimately enjoy reading in his free time.
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A poet and philosopher Henri Frederick-Amiel states, "Everything you need for better future and success has already been written. And guess what? All you have to do is go to the library." Local resources, like libraries are perhaps the best resources for exploring and finding appropriate children's books and for teaching your child the importance reading has in a community. Sitting in public places where people are genuinely interested in learning and reading in their own free time can powerfully influence children. Libraries give you access to the variety of content that even you as a parent may not yet be familiar with, but may connect with your child in a whole new light. To discover new content at home, there are a variety of websites you can check out for finding level appropriate books: TeachersFirst.com, SchoolLibraryJournal.com, or Booklist.com.
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It's out with the old and in with new. Fort Rucker is making a new change in responsibility.
Command Sergeant Major William D. Lohmeyer will assume responsibility as Fort Rucker's Garrison Command Sergeant. A private ceremony was held earlier this morning at the Army Aviation Museum.
Command Sergeant Majors usually provide counsel and recommendations to the commander and staff.
"I really cannot express to you the joy and honor I feel to be selected to this assignment. In my entire Army career the two things that have given me the most satisfaction above all else has been serving my country and taking care of soldiers," said CSM William D. Lohmeyer.
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Pedestrian suffers major injuries in East Zayante Road crash, CHP says
A man suffered major injuries when he was struck by a car about 11 p.m. Saturday outside Trout Farm Inn on East Zayante Road, the California Highway Patrol said.
It appears the man was intoxicated and had been denied access to Trout Farm Inn when he crossed the street and was struck, officer L. Bowden said.
A young Gilroy man driving a Toyota Prius swerved and tried to avoid the man, but could not, Bowden said.
The pedestrian appeared to be in his late 20s or early 30s, he said.
He was flown to a Santa Clara County trauma center, Bowden said.
Two arrested for robbery in homeless camp, police say
Two men were arrested on suspicion of robbery and conspiracy Saturday afternoon for allegedly stealing a pair of white Nikes, a wallet and a large hunting knife from a man living in a campsite off Rodriguez Way near Rodriguez and Main streets, police said.
Luis Ernesto Rodriguez, 28, and Jaime Muratalla, 37, were arrested about 4 p.m. in a neighborhood not far from the campsite, police reports show.
Sgt. Tony Magdayao said three men entered the camp, one armed with a knife, and stole property that belongs to a 38-year-old man.
The third suspect was described as a man in his mid- to late 20s who wore a green sweater, Magdayao said.
The arrest was made by county gang task force members who were working in the area when the call came in, he said.
Couple arrested on Encinal Street in alleged meth sales, police say
Police Friday night arrested a couple who had been living in a Harvey West area storage unit and allegedly selling methamphetamine, officers said.
The Santa Cruz Police Department's Street Crimes Unit was investigating reports of possible drug activity at a storage rental business in the 200 block of Encinal Street about 5 p.m. Friday when they found 38-year-old Sherry Renae Edwards and 39-year-old Devin McKnight in possession of drugs, packaging materials and a cellphone that appeared to have been used to arrange drug sales, officer Eric Hoppe said.
McKnight was on probation for possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine for sales and burglary, Hoppe said. Edwards was on probation for being a felon in possession of a firearm, being under the influence of drugs while in possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm on school grounds, he said.
They were arrested on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine for sale, he said.
Both listed the Homeless Resource Center as their only address, but it appeared they were living in the storage unit, Hoppe said.
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A teen was injured Sunday afternoon when he fell from a skateboard while riding downhill on Ventana Way in a neighborhood off San Andreas Road, firefighters say.
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Located in the heart of Positano, this boutique hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fornillo Beach and Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Positano Town Hall and Piazza dei Mulini are also within 15 minutes.
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Along with self parking, this hotel has massage/treatment rooms and meeting rooms. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
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Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. This 4-star property offers access to limo/town car service and meeting rooms. A complimentary breakfast is offered. This boutique hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2012.
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Records fall in annual Smith River race in Wolfeboro
WOLFEBORO - Saturday's 39th annual running of the Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race saw a number of old records fall, as 79 canoes and kayaks took to the water for the annual rite of spring in Wolfeboro. The race is sponsored by the Wolfeboro Lions Club.
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20 December 2011
1st Test: Baggy Greens Squad announced
Some questions will still be asked why Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey and Brad Haddin are still lurking about but we all know it would be mighty bold for the selectors to have axed them from the Squad before the Border-Gavaskar series, which would effectively bring their Test careers to a curtain closure.
Well done to John Inverarity for not leaving us as Australian cricket supporters in the dark with the selections and for providing just enough tactical substance to back the selections. It is a breath of fresh air post-Hilditch and cronies.
The Boxing Day Squad (Baggy Greens):
Michael Clarke (captain), Ed Cowan, David Warner, Shaun Marsh, Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey, Brad Haddin (wk).
Daniel Christian.
Peter Siddle, James Pattinson, Ben Hilfenhaus, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon.
I wrote an article yesterday with regards to how things looked to be shaping up for the Squad announcement. The main highlights:
- This is Michael Clarke's second Test series as Skipper in Australia (Boxing Day will be his 4th Test as Captain in Australia) and his first match leading the Baggy Greens against India. Michael has been in good form but like the other seniors he has been lacking consistency but for his good measure it has been a case of a big score or single figures.
He has the skill to keep playing his part and I have a feeling he will piling on the runs this series!
- Shane Watson didn't pull up fit so it allowed for the selection of Dan Christian to potentially make his debut. His selection is based on a solid season as an emerging all-rounder capable at all forms of the game. His batting has been his key to success this season.
- Phillip Hughes was expectedly dropped and he has been vocal that he will be working hard to regain his place and address his technicalities. Best of luck to him.
This has resulted in the inclusion of Ed Cowan, who like Dan Christian, doesn't boast overly impressive career statistics but his current form (which is an element of the Argus Review) has been sublime. He had to be given the call-up to the Baggy Greens and he has earned it. Well done Ed!
- Usman Khawaja has been left out of the side despite scoring an unbeaten half-century in the 2nd innings against the Indians in the second warm-up match.
It would seem Ussie was left out due to the inclusion of Shaun Marsh which I think may have been a slight hiccup as it does seem Shaun may not be ready with his fitness.
Shaun has a serious lack of match time and despite his outstanding step into the elite level doing what many of the others couldn't do, I just feel that with the selectors having also stated that this is a concern maybe Usman would have been a better option?
Ussie had made plenty of starts and is in some ways rather unlucky but it just wasn't enough to cut it with the excellence in reputation of Ponting and Hussey not being cast aside just yet.
Although I am sure we can agree (with all due respect) that this is make or break for these guys, progression is being held back as we wait for their class to re-emerge.
- David "Pitbull" Warner has been retained due to his maiden-century in just his second match and deserves further opportunities to begin his journey as a Test cricketer and I believe he has the goods and with this belief I will continue to back him 100%.
- With Tim Paine in for further delays, Brad Haddin retains his place but Matt Wade will still be eyeing a spot in the side should Hads continue to struggle.
- Ben Hilfenhaus has been given a recall and he will be in competition with Mitchell Starc. Hilfy deserves his opportunity and having worked with Peter Siddle with success, the two of them add experience.
As mentioned by a follower of the blog, Starc struggled to penetrate the Black Caps batting line-up like Hilfy struggled to do so against England.
One must remember a few important points here. Hilfy had been struggling with a knee injury and shouldn't have played. It created a psychological block and his bowling action had come under serious question due to the adjustments he was making to accomodate his injury. Small technicalities affected the synergy of his action and the poor results reflected this. This has now come right and having been dropped (as many other player's should have but escaped) he went back to State level and has delivered with his performances in the Sheffield Shield. He can add experience (a core reason for his selection) and having catched some of the footage from the Tigers games he may reproduce the element of swing again.
Mitchell Starc is a young man and nerves probably resulted in his wayward bowling. A fuller length with a consistent line will see him reap better rewards but I'm inclined to have the experience of Hilfy and Siddle with the young ambition of the impressive James Pattinson.
- Peter Siddle is a beast the MCG and I can't wait to see him lead the attack. Damn he's going to go mental! Throw in his partner in crime James Pattinson (also a Bushranger player) and you will be looking at some brutal stuff. If swing is on offer, Pattinson, Hilfy and even Dan Christian can exploit the conditions.
- Nathan "Wheelhouse" Lyon deserves to retain his place as our spinner. He has continued to impress and has improved game after game. His story is inspiring and he backs himself. Excited to see him have a go at the Indians!
Conditions pending and the fitness dilemma, my gut feeling is that the starting XI may very well be:
Warner, Cowan, Ponting, *Clarke, Hussey, +Haddin, Christian, Pattinson, Siddle, Hilfenhaus, Lyon.
With the starting XI above the worry of inconsistency is still ever present and Marsh will be a solution to the problem given his application to Test cricket but his lack of match time and that he is not quite yet at his best physically is why I left him out of the above forecast. I also can't see Punter and Huss not making the starting XI.
I will do a Podcast within the next few days just to fine tune my opinions but all in all I am pleased with the side. I will make it available via the blog as well.
I was also featured on an Indian bloggers Podcast "Verbal Slogs" presented by Christopher Poshin at Poshin's World, so keep an eye on that!
Yes, I also agree that progression is crucial now for the team and the next 2-3 years have to be looked at. For this reason holding onto some of the senior players has become a worry but I just hope that they can deliver the goods soon.
I do feel that John Inverarity and his panel won't persist with any players who haven't delivered come the conclusion of the SCG. And I am sure we will be given clarity on the tactical dynamics as well.
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- Big Nose Stu said...
The new selection panel is certainly communicating well with us and the players but they are still yet to make a tough decision.
- December 20, 2011
- Ian said...
Not yet but I expect it to happen very soon Stu.
- December 20, 2011
Ah, I'd forgotten Hilfy's knee in the ashes. He's a certain starter then, being in quite good form and a proven performer in the past.
Great roundup, I completely agree re: the starting 11, a shame its not a 100% squad with injuries to Marsh, Watson, Cummins and Harris (Cutting could be included here as well I guess), but its definitely the best squad we can produce. I'm looking forward to the match, it should be an absolute ripper!
No really tough decisions yet by inverarity & co. But with a new coach just and selection panel, as much as I've been critical of many players, its too early in the post-Hildick times to make those calls... Just.
- December 20, 2011
Gee the Big bash taking away first class games has resulted in Marsh and Ryan Harris being short of a run. Very irresponsible from Cricket Australia. Also Hilfenhaus has only taken 20 wickets in 5 matches so far. In my opinion he swings the ball too early and fails to make the batsman play. Very surprised by the recall but we will see what happens.
I will be seated behind the bowlers arm the first 2 days; my first boxing day test so will have a ton of pictures to show you guys.
- December 20, 2011
- Ian said...
Hi Sebastian
Seeing you mention those players all it does is make me positive for what is ahead.
While the majority of these blokes are bowlers (an area which was a huge weakness after Pigeon and co. left) the batting has become our worry and this is where those tough decisions yourself and Stu have mentioned need to be made.
No need to mention what they are because we know.
It just upsets me having to mention it especially regarding Punter. Such a legend!
- December 20, 2011
- Ian said...
Hi Alex
Be great if you could send some of your favorite pictures to us and with your permission we can pop them up on the Baggy Green Facebook page.
It's a feature I have been wanting to do for some time for fans to send in their "fanatography".
"Gee the Big bash taking away first class games has resulted in Marsh and Ryan Harris being short of a run. Very irresponsible from Cricket Australia."
I have to agree.
It is also why we saw two Tests against South Africa and not three.
Trans-Tasman is always two but could be three.
- December 20, 2011
Absolutely, our bowling attack is/could be world class, equal with philander/Motorola/steyn or Anderson/broad/Finn/swann/bresnan. Our batting is the current issue, but maybe not as bad as it could be.
We still have Watson, warner, marsh, khawaja, Hughes (once he works his confidence back), Clarke, wade/paine even once ponting, hussey and haddin leave/are pushed. That's not even counting Cowan, Christian and Cooper (fresh off 185* against 3/4 of Indias best bowlers!).
I think (and hope) the transitional period is ending and we can really start to gel as a squad.
- December 20, 2011
- Sylvester said...
Was an interesting comment by one of the BBL commentators, basically they said if Christian plays then Hilfy won't be picked however if Marsh plays then Hilfy could get the nod to keep things tight.
Happy to see Cowan, he certainly hasn't been a flash in the pan, he killed it 2 seasons ago and made runs in the Shield final last year. Looks like the sort of guy our side could use.
If Christian plays and both he and Cowan performs then things could get interesting. Especially if Hussey and Ponting fail and Marsh and Watson are fit.
- December 21, 2011
- Big Nose Stu said...
Marsh won't play IMO, it is madness he is even in the squad TBH. He hasn't played for a month. Harris is shot IMO he just won't ever be able to be relied upon to make it through a test series. The Big bash has little to no impact on Marsh or Harris having bowling in them IMO.
- December 21, 2011
- Big Nose Stu said...
Marsh made me eat my words tonight, didn't look like he had been out for a day let alone a month. Superb from him.
- December 22, 2011
- Ian said...
The main thing to monitor will be how his body holds up over the next 48 hours.
If he comes right then, we may see Dan Christian miss out on debut...or one of our other batsmen miss out. Hmmm?
Awesome innings from Shaun.
He was out for the full 20 overs and if he needed a chance to get any sort of game time prior to the 1st Test that is as good as "some time in the middle" as you will get for T20 cricket.
Let's see how he goes.
- December 22, 2011
- india vs australia live streaming said...
all the best to the australian team.. ponting would be under a scanner but m sure he will play well...
- December 22, 2011
- Sylvester said...
T20 might not be useful for the bowlers but it can be for the batsmen. Marsh played a superb knock with shots that could be played in any format. Our top 3 is in good touch hopefully it translates to Test form.
- December 22, 2011
- Ian said...
I know it's become more of a T20 trademark shot but some of those on the back leg slog sweeps Shaun played were bloody awesome!
Raw power mate, raw power!
- December 22, 2011
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Shaun Marsh in the Boxing Day test. Love watching him bat.
- December 23, 2011
- Ian said...
Indeed, I know you up there as his no.1 fan.
Hope he is holding up okay. If he is selected I have a feeling it will mean that Dan Christian won't debut even though it should be one of the seniors/batsman only.
Having the all-rounder would be useful so Michael has that extra bowling option.
In any case I trust they will get the starting XI spot on.
- December 23, 2011