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Monday, September 9, 2013

Research On Law Clerk For Corrupt Federal Judge Provides A Chance to Vent About "The 1 Percent"

Hugo Black U.S. Courthouse
If you are a member of "The 99 Percent" you probably almost never get a chance to tell a member of "The 1 Percent" how you really feel about elites and the damage they have done to our democracy.

I recently stumbled upon such an opportunity while investigating a law clerk and the corrupt federal magistrate judge he works for in the Northern District of Alabama. At the risk of sounding self congratulatory, I didn't let the opportunity pass. I saw a high fastball coming and decided to swing for the fences, leashing a Schnauzer rant upon the ear drums of David Waters Jr.

Did I connect for a home run? Well, that is up for debate, and you can hear the exchange in a video at the end of this post. But I felt a whole lot better when my rant was over--and Waters undoubtedly was left with the distinct impression that I don't much care for legal con games in a system that is funded with public dollars.

Is David Waters Jr. really a member of the financial "1 Percent"? I would say that is highly unlikely. But as the son of a partner at the national, pro-corporate Jones Walker law firm, Waters certainly has close ties to legal elites. And his arrogance was on display when he hung up on me after being questioned about a conflict involving his boss, U.S. Magistrate T. Michael Putnam, in my wife's ongoing employment lawsuit against Birmingham-based Infinity Insurance. Actually, as we showed in a recent post, Waters hung up on me twice.

Did I land a few punches on David Waters finely manicured face? Well, you can be the judge. I went on the offensive by noting my experience before U.S. District Judge William M. Acker Jr. in my employment case against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). I pointed out what appears to be a patronage system for hiring law clerks at the Hugo Black U.S. Courthouse, a subject that Waters probably was not thrilled to see raised:

Who are some of the other law clerks down there? Is that how it’s done? I know Ben Slaughter used to be Judge Acker’s law clerk, and he now works at Haskell Slaughter. And you’re Judge Putnam’s law clerk, and your father works at Jones Walker. Is that how it’s done, all the big, pro-corporate law firms get their children these nice clerkships down there? But regular everyday people like us who get cheated out of our jobs, we just get screwed, time and again. And you don’t care, do you, David? You’ve got your future, you’ve got a nice little nest made for you, at Jones Walker, when you get out of your clerkship. Some of the rest of us have to actually work for a living and actually have to earn jobs. But you don’t care about that.

What kind of response did this draw from Waters Jr.? Nothing but an audible sigh. Sensing that I was on a bit of a roll, I decided to forge ahead:

And you’ve got a conflict of interest, and you know it, and that’s why you hung up, and Judge Putnam knows it and he’s crooked.

Waters apparently couldn't let that haymaker pass without a response, although he didn't deny that Putnam is crooked:

There is nothing I can do to help you. Further conversation on this topic is inappropriate at this point . . . This conversation has to end.

That brought return fire from yours truly:

You can end it whenever you want. You’ve already hung up once, go ahead and do it again. But I’m a journalist, and I am going to print this. I’m not going to sit back and let you and your little colleagues at Jones Walker cheat my wife. She’s been out of a job for 3 years and I know who did it . . . and Angie Ingram has been  wrongfully dismissed and you know she put matters outside the pleadings into this case, and therefore she cannot be dismissed. You know that, everybody down there knows it. Then I find out Angie Ingram is represented by someone from your father’s law firm. That’s a conflict of interest, David. You can’t sit there with any sort of serious look on your face and deny it.

With that, Waters resorted to the same line that ended our first conversation:

This conversation is over.

If it's been awhile since you've heard a member of "The 99 Percent" vent at an elite, you might want to check out this exchange. It begins at about the 3:40 mark in the video below:

Anonymous said...

Many Americans are now finding out for the first time that those who run the USG, Congress, the Justice Dept, the Supreme Court and Judiciary, and American Intel are typically traitors, liars, perjurers, and Constitutional Oath violators, with some blatantly human compromised by honey traps and other blackmail schemes. It’s only a matter of time and the American people will rise up and drive ‘em out of government one way or another. Yes, the jig is about up.

go Schnauzer GO Schnauzer be really really good, thanks for being the voice of real 'Merica

Anonymous said...

Is it your assumption that anyone that does the same job as their parents gets there through corruption and undue influence? At any given time there are hundreds, if not thousands of law clerk. I would certainly expect that some of them have parents that are lawyers....

Just FYI "A clerkship with a federal judge is one of the most highly-sought positions in the legal field. Some federal judges receive thousands of applications for a single position, and even the least sought-after federal clerkships will be applied to by at least 150 people. Successful candidates tend to be very high in their class, with most being members of their law school's law review or other journal or moot court team. Such clerkships are generally seen as more prestigious than those with state judges." That's reason for them to be "in on it too." If he is a federal law clerk, he did not just get the position just through connections - he had to be able to go.

And even if the clerk had a conflict (which I am not entirely sure of), that does not mean that the judge does. I know of no cases ruling that a clerk's conflict is imputed to the judge. Do you? Regardless, the clerk is not even working on the case. Get over it. No con-job. No anything. Yo

ttowntruthseeker said...

They should all be required to wear a penis on their noses.

Anonymous said...

Anon at 6:48..if it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck..then it must be a duck. The legal system here in Alabama appears so corrupt and everyone knows it. Didn't take LS to do the reporting on this. And yes a clerkship with a federal judge, etc. You know and I know that offsprings get preferential treatment.

Anonymous said...

Are you familiar with confirmation bias? You seem to do enough research to find one fact that supports your preconceived conclusion that the you're getting screwed over and then stop researching before you find out things that might undermine that conclusion. Take this case, for example. You find out that David Waters' father is a lawyer with Jones Walker and then stop. You don't bother to find out any facts about David Waters' relationship with his father (what if he hates him?), his own personal ethics, his qualifications for landing the clerkship, or really anything else. You just assume that he's a shill for his father who only got his position through his connection to his father.

Similarly, in your conversation with David Waters you assume that Ben Slaughter is related to William M. Slaughter because of the common last name. But further research--which you clearly didn't do--would reveal that they're unrelated.

So here's my question: if you're wrong--demonstrably wrong--about the situation with David Waters and the accusations that you've leveled at him, will you publicly apologize to him?

Anonymous said...

This day The Associated Press is reporting on week long activities in Birmingham, Alabama result of tragedies born out of 16th Street Church bombing, killing four young girls. Shouldn't matter the color of their skin, but sadly it does, for they were black.
The Associated Press is reporting about the city's Mayor, other dignitaries attending; with such notable names as United States Attorney General Eric Holder, former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, her being from Birmingham, Spike Lee, and Jamie Fox; and they are to be applauded for their contributions for keeping this heinous crime a matter of public awareness.

While the following does not, cannot apply to any other individual, and/or official in attendance making public comments about what happened and the subsequent years thereafter; there is one federally appointed official, UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC HOLDER, who can be, should be held accountable to the most highest judicial bar for his indifferences after having been repeatedly requested of to pursue an official initiative aggressive investigation into the continuing remaining unsolved double barrel 12gauge sawed off shot-gunning close range double ought shot of a black narcotics detective sergeant as he stepped from his vehicle in his front yard, died in his wife's blood soaking lap and arms as she held his head and shoulders up off the dark cold rain drizzling night.

The citizens in Alabama can't be blamed FOR NOT BEING AWARE because their media hasn't been an advocate, championed his story for resolving.

This blog now is rated within the top 50 nationally, therefore generating a lot of interest supposedly; if that be the case; couldn't a blog this well thought of be motivated to bring to bear a just cause for movement forthwith within the justice department.

After all, this individual was a fellow law enforcement officer; a Honorably Discharged Vietnam
veteran, husband, father of two small children, and after having served in Vietnam, seeing how illegal drugs took hold off, ruining many a young man's life, came back, putting his life on the line again in his beliefs that he could make a difference so that those in his communities could have the best chance thru his efforts growing up thru up their youths, and young adulthoods without constant exposures to illegal trafficking; robbing them of their futures...........

Call the Mayor, The 16th Street Church, Spike Lee, Jamie Fox; because it's no use to contact the NAACP. Please go to the Officer's Down Page, you won't find but few comments, because his assassination has never been made commonly well known.

Even when after the then governor signed a proclamation offering a state reward $10,000.00; the public never knew, because the media never went with the story.
Obviously how much was this man's life worth; but equally important, in doing his dedicated job, how many lives by keeping them away from illegal drugs WOULD HE HAVE SAVED, WOULD THEY HAVE BEEN WORTH, THAT HE DIDN'T, BECAUSE HE WASN'T THERE.

How many dropped out of school, how many died, how many never had a decent job might otherwise have had, how many live in emotional disarray, how many are, have been longtime welfare receiptants because they can't hold a job, due their addiction?

Alabamians should be morally committed to have law enforcement EXTEND UNTO THIS WIDOW the same enthusiasms in bringing about closure as would for any other Alabama law enforcement officer.

Please if you should make any effort, would you write a reply so Murph and rest of us may know if this officer gave his life in vain.

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Anonymous said...

10:34, you are off base. LS isnt wrong and has clearly shown that an "appearance" of impropriety exists! Its also clear that these judges hire accoring to who suits their cause. Thats why these budding criminals are chosen.

Unknown said...

So here's my question: if you're wrong--demonstrably wrong--about the situation with David Waters and the accusations that you've leveled at him, will you publicly apologize to him?

When do the public people in US wake the hell up!

Without Legal Schnauzer the USA would be a worse toilet than it is, PLEASE.

The JUDGES are paid from Wall Street and Wall Street pays the COURTS. Wall Street is the Federal Reserve System which is the FOREIGN OCCUPIER of the USA since 1913.

Condi, Eric, Colin, Et Al are all black supremacists and proud to be able to do even more powerful crimes than ole whitey, especially when the species can execute its own kind with no remorse whatsoever because there is a reason for this behavior choice, after all.

The positions of power are all carefully filled with the criminals that do what the worst most criminally insane in earth tell them to do.

The penis nose cult do the most insane behaviors and its for digital fraud and this is truly not intelligent life.

>>12gauge sawed off shot-gunning close range double ought shot of a black narcotics detective sergeant as he stepped from his vehicle in his front yard, died in his wife's blood soaking lap and arms as she held his head and shoulders up off the dark cold rain drizzling night. >>

HE WAS A VIETNAM VET and most all Vets from Nam are highly well informed about the corruption.

HE WAS A NARCOTICS OFFICER and more than likely it was 'friendly fire' meaning he was killed by his 'own' like in Iraq and Pat Tillman.

There isn't going to be an America like we thought because there never was in reality.

Since the beginning the secret government has controlled the so called government that was supposed to be a republic democratic form of majority vote.

MONEY SOVEREIGNTY WAS and is a law in our U.S. Constitution, but that was made a goddamn piece of paper by the Christian Crusader GWBJr.

Until the 'credit' is exposed for the DEBT FRAUD that is basically shackles and bracelets too, there is no liberty.

Liberty was a promise that got stolen and the dressers up in the courts are too ignorant to realize the end time has arrived for the thieves to go on, America has been kicked to the curb by China, Iran, Russia, South-Middle/Latin Americas and most every democracy has booted US into the dust bin of digital BS.

Assassinations? Clintons may hold a record in ordering killings, but then who really knows.

Family destruction absolutely intentionally on purpose. Drugs are the main destroyer to control the 'people' but in reality it begins with the vaccinations and other poisons sold as 'health', after getting brains to accept digits as money and debt forever slavery as prosperity.

America awakened because of Legal Schnauzer and he has only kept very local for the people he lives with as community and this was and is truly a highly intelligent human that believes in humanity.

Lucky star born for Alabama, LS.

America's United States were stolen and therefore, the whole place is falling apart.

Thanks LS, brilliant to continue demonstrating how the roots in the south are all rotting or rotted and the plants aren't worth saving, other than the vegetation that didn't choose to be 'secret gov' Fed's criminal lower class.

Anonymous said...

I don't have a dog in this hunt, but the thing that strikes me is how utterly unconcerned Mr. Waters seems to be about a situation that to any reasonable person would be at least "an appearance of impropriety." I don't care a whole lot about how Mr. Waters got his job. But I do care that he hung up twice on a citizen, who before being hung up on, treated him quite nicely. And I also care that Mr. Waters' tone doesn't indicate that he is the least bit concerned about whether Carol Shuler gets a fair shake in her case.

Anonymous said...

If David Waters Jr. is one of "the best and the brightest," to the point that he earned a federal clerkship strictly on merit, it sure doesn't come across in the phone conversation. He doesn't sound particularly bright to me, at all. He sounds like an 8 year old who got caught with his hand in the cookie jar. And he's trying to figure a way to blame someone for the crumbs all over his lips.

Spasmoda said...

You seem to be making a lot of assumptions, @6:48. First, LS never says that all children who go into the same field as their parents benefit from corruption or undue influence. He didn't even say David Waters got his job via undue influence. Based on my memory of the conversation, LS raises a number of pointed questions along those lines--and Mr. Waters didn't seem anxious to provide any answers. That says quite a bit to me.

Second, you have no way of knowing whether the clerk is working on the case or not.

Third, you don't know the extent of the relationship between Mr. Waters' boss (the judge) and the law firm where Mr. Waters' father works. The hiring of David Waters Jr. might just be the tip of a large iceberg, one that would require recusal because of the judge's conflict. That's about the judge, not his clerk.

Anonymous said...

@3:25 When you say the following:

"[Y]ou don't know the extent of the relationship between Mr. Waters' boss (the judge) and the law firm where Mr. Waters' father works. The hiring of David Waters Jr. might just be the tip of a large iceberg, one that would require recusal because of the judge's conflict. That's about the judge, not his clerk."

That's pure speculation on your part. And speculating about possible scenarios doesn't raise the appearance of impropriety. See, that's what neither you nor LS seem to get: just because you can conceive of a scenario under which some nefarious thing is happening doesn't mean that it's likely that such a thing is happening or even that a reasonable person would think that such a thing is happening.

Gerry with a G said...

You seem to be pretty good with confirmation bias yourself, @10:34.

You start with the bias that all is hunky dory at the federal courthouse in Birmingham, and you don't want to look any further. You start with the bias that David Waters Jr. and Judge Pittman are honorable, fair men, and you don't want to look any further. You start with the bias that this case is being handled according to law, including the law on recusal, and you don't want to look any further.

Finally, you start with the bias that the plaintiff in this matter, Carol Shuler, isn't deserving of a fair shake. In fact, you don't even like it that someone asks questions on her behalf. The mere questioning of a federal law clerk, who gets so discombobulated that he hangs up on a citizen twice, makes you uncomfortable to the point that you don't want to look any further.

Carol Shuler is invisible to you, isn't she, @10:34? Is that because she's a woman? Is it because she's a mere wage earner who got screwed out of her job by management? Or is it both?

Here's a challenge for you: Why don't you go check the file on this case--it's public record--and see if Carol Shuler is being treated lawfully. See if the rulings by Mr. Waters' boss (Judge Pittman) comply with the law. If they don't, will you apologize to Carol Shuler for your utter lack of concern about her plight? And will you apologize to LS for raising bogus points about his reporting?

Anonymous said...

You speculate a lot yourself, @3:30. We all do that. But we don't have to speculate about this, based on LS's reporting. Judge Putnam hired the son of a Jones Walker partner to be his clerk. Judge Putnam dismissed a Jones Walker client in the case. That client attached matters outside the pleadings, and LS has reported the judge referenced them in his order, so he clearly did not exclude them. That means the Jones Walker client should not have been dismissed without going through discovery and reaching the summary judgment staged. Actually, I think LS is being too kind to Judge Putnam and his clerk here. I think this case is about actual bias, not just the appearance of bias.

Anonymous said...

The Schnauzer gets feisty with an uppity law clerk. I love it! Wish I could tell off some of these jacklegs like that.

Anonymous said...

LS, would you do us a favor and keep track of David Waters Jr.'s career? I'm laying heavy odds that he winds up working at Jones Walker.

legalschnauzer said...

I was going to respond to a couple of comments, but it looks like other folks already have done it for me. I will say this: I didn't report as fact that Ben Slaughter was related to anyone at Haskell Slaughter; that was a point I raised in a phone conversation. If the commenter cares to provide information showing that Ben Slaughter is not related to one of the named partners at Haskell Slaughter, I would be glad to take a look at it. I contacted Ben Slaughter several months back in an effort to interview him about several matters. I believe I left both a voice message and an e-mail with him. He never responded.

It is a fact that Ben Slaughter was Judge William Acker's law clerk at the time Judge Acker was making wildly unlawful rulings against me in a lawsuit against UAB. If the commenter @10:34 knows Ben Slaughter well enough to know who he is and is not related to, I would appreciate it if he would ask Mr. Slaughter to contact me. I have several questions I would like to ask him.

Better yet, perhaps @10:34 can ask Ben Slaughter to see if Judge Acker will sit down for an interview with me about his actions in Shuler v. University of Alabama Board of Trustees, et al.

Here is a question for you, @10:34: Will you help set up an interview for me with Ben Slaughter, Judge Acker or both? They won't respond to my queries, so will you help arrange these interview(s).

Anonymous said...

I'm the commenter @10:34.

So you want me to prove a negative (i.e., that Ben Slaughter ISN'T related to William Slaughter)? I'm sorry, but that shifts the burden to me. That said, it's not hard to find evidence that they're unrelated. For example, here's a 2004 Alabama House resolution mourning the death of then-Representative William Slaughter's mother:

Notably absent from Mary Smith Slaughter's family members is Ben Slaughter (note that Ben's middle initial is M, meaning that he's not B. Hanson Slaughter). Know how I found this? I did a Google search for "'William M. Slaughter' family." Now, that's not exactly rock-solid evidence that they're not related distantly somehow, but it should make one pause before claiming that Ben Slaughter got his job at Haskell Slaughter through nepotism. And that's what a good reporter would do: figure out what the facts are instead of letting himself be ruled by speculation.

Now, I know you've claimed that you didn't report the Ben Slaughter connection as fact, but you've certainly strongly implied that nepotism was a factor in his employment, both in your conversation with David Waters and in the comments of several of your posts. You can't claim that you're not suggesting that that was the case.

Anonymous said...

Many of us may have slight recollections in remembering CBS Radio Broadcaster Edward R. Murrow, especially in WWII during the opening of his broadcast, "This.... is London"; becoming his trade mark, ending his broadcast with "good night, and good luck" during a lot of times when Nazi bombers could be heard flying overhead.

Why couldn't Murph's "Mavericks" blogging from especially at least four corners of the state to Murph take up such a similar banner; complimenting all other Murph's Mavericks blogging as they are now; "This.... is Alabama", many a bad night, a lot of bad luck politically. Require suggestions and recommendations especially from the common man, everyday working man/woman tax payer citizen.
Ya'll come now,ya hear.

legalschnauzer said...

I do my reporting in the posts, @5:14. And I don't recall reporting there that Ben Slaughter is related to one of the partners at Haskell Slaughter--although you haven't proven that isn't the case. BTW, I didn't say I wanted you to prove anything. You raised the issue of Ben Slaughter not being related to anyone at Haskell Slaughter, so I merely stated I would be glad to take a look at any info you cared to provide. It's not a big deal to me, one way or another.

I'm much more interested in the fact that Ben Slaughter worked for Judge Acker when Acker made outrageously unlawful rulings in my employment matter against UA Board. Ben Slaughter was in the courtroom for a number of hearings on the matter, so it stands to reason that he's well aware the law was butchered on that matter. Again, I invite you to contact Mr. Slaughter and ask if I can interview him and/or Judge Acker.

I've tried to arrange an interview with Mr. Slaughter, and he has not responded to my requests. I think it's a pretty safe bet that Mr. Slaughter recognizes my name--he and I talked on the phone once or twice during the course of my case--he knows the UAB case was butchered, and he wants no part of taking questions on it.

If I'm right about that, it suggests he and David Waters have at least one thing in common--they neither one show much interest in whether the law is correctly applied in federal courtrooms.

Anonymous said...

I guess what really bothers me about you is that you don't accept that there's an alternative explanation for why you tend to lose at things as a pro se litigant besides judges making "outrageously unlawful rulings." Based on what I've seen from your blog, you're just wrong in your understanding of the law a lot of the time. And you generally attribute things that stem from your misunderstandings to corruption/personal bias/senility/anything other than your own misunderstandings. That also makes it really difficult to explain to you what's wrong with your reasoning, because you immediately assume that anyone who's pointing out those flaws has a bad motive.

legalschnauzer said...

Show me what is lawful about Judge Acker's rulings in my UAB case.

Show me what is lawful about Putnam's dismissal (Rule 12b6) of Angie Ingram and other financial entities in my wife's case (Carol Shuler v. Infinity, et al).

Show me what was lawful about Rollins v. Rollins in Shelby County.

Show me what was lawful about Wyatt v. Wyatt in Chilton Co.

Show me what was lawful about the jury instructions in U.S. v. Paul Minor.

Show me what was lawful about the jury instructions in U.S. v. Siegelman/Scrushy and show me any evidence that the bribery charges weren't brought almost one full year past the 5-year statute of limitations.

Show me what was lawful about Acker's dismissal of a qui tam case alleging Medicare fraud and other wrongdoing against a company owned (in part) by Rob Riley.

Show me where I'm wrong on my understanding of the law in any post that I've written.

Anonymous said...

I've actually already done that with respect to at least one of the cases that you've just mentioned. That time, you accused me of being a liar and making an argument in bad faith. Then you stopped posting my comments, including the ones where I pointed out that you were quibbling with the semantics of my posts as opposed to the substance of my arguments. That was with respect to the dismissals in your wife's case, where you were and are wrong about their legality. I could rehash my arguments, but you'd probably call me a liar again.

Another time, I commented on the VictoryLand case in Macon County and pointed out to you that you misunderstood statutory construction and the precedential value of the Cornerstone decision from Lownders County. You questioned my personal interest in the case (which is and remains none) and tried to make my arguments somehow depend on my identity--notably, without really addressing the substance of those arguments. I'd add to those arguments that there is a mechanism for the Alabama Supreme Court to decide a matter while limiting that decision's precedential value: not publish the opinion, something that they declined to do in the Cornerstone case.

I'm not as familiar with the other cases or with your reporting on them. Hell, you might be right on some of them. But I feel pretty confident that even if I did point out some flaws in your logic or legal arguments, you'd probably engage in exactly the same sort of deflection and impugning my motives.

legalschnauzer said...

Oh, so you are THAT guy. I suspected as much, but I didn't want to "impugn your motives."

To summarize, you have not shown that I was wrong about Cornerstone or anything related to my wife's case. Also, I never refused to run your comments, but I asked you to ID yourself since you were claiming to be an expert on these matters, and you have refused to do so.

As usual, you never cite any law to support your claims that I am wrong about something. And as usual, you make blatantly false statements, claiming I didn't address the substance of your arguments, when I highlighted in yellow the key sections in Cornerstone that show it is (a) about Lowndes County; and (b) about a preliminary injunction.

Despite your efforts to scour footnotes for the slightest piece of lint to support your argument, you can't get around what the body of the opinion states.

It appears your ox is being gored by my reporting on certain subjects--and I guess that's too bad. But in six-plus years, no one yet has been able to use facts and law to successfully counter my reporting. You aren't likely to be the first.

Anonymous said...

See? You don't understand the common law system! Your claim that "(a) about Lowndes County; and (b) about a preliminary injunction" is, while technically true, irrelevant for the precential value of the opinion WITH RESPECT TO THE DEFINITION OF BINGO UNDER THE LAW (something that the court specifically notes in footnote 9) There isn't some peculiar Lowndes County bingo versus another peculiar Macon County bingo. So you're just wrong, despite pointing out some features of the case that
are irrelevant when citing the case as precedent in a common law system. It honestly didn't even have to come out and say that the case properly decides legal questions and that its decisions are authoritative with respect to those questions, but it does that in footnote 9. You just ignore that language, though, and point to other things in the case that aren't even in conflict with my argument.

I will admit that I do have an ox being gored by your reporting on a particular subject. I will tell you that one of the subjects of your reporting is a close personal friend of mine and that I know for an absolute fact that your reporting with respect to that individual is completely off base. You've accused this person of acts that they haven't committed, motives that they lack, and generally being a terrible and unethical person. And that makes me angry; it's what led me to read your blog in the first case, and I've seen the same shoddy reporting and analysis that led to your incorrect conclusions about my friend repeated with respect to other matters. So while I'm not disinterested, I certainly am not arguing in bad faith.

Anonymous said...

Gentlemen love to argue.

Ladies do too, President Harding's nickname for his wife 'The DutchAss' was because she was the daughter of Harding's news rival and so got her jaw music honestly.

A Budget Department was created by President Harding. Take a refresher on him and The DutchAss, she was definitely not other than a daughter who learned the power of the 'news'.

Mr. Waters has to be PUBLIC EMPLOYEE in the full disclosure of transparency.

His income and of course then to see how did he come to work in the capacity of government - it is all in the USA Budget Dept,

the obvious is -- how many members of Mr. Waters' family, extended and 'shirt-tale' relatives have received the Budget Dept. income as more often represented in government and for how many years do these families find preferential treatment in the 'Budget Dept Federal'?

That's how Mr. Waters must come into a forum to argue as is the best place to get our civilization into higher resolutions of problems and the problem is Mr. Waters and his family are and have been overrepresented - this is not how our Constitutional Democratic Government was or is to function as a matter of law.

Who-Whom is representing Mr. Waters' here - and for that matter why don't all the noticed for the law to be Constitutional, come and argue in the forum of a true scholar of the rule-letter and spirit of the law!

Come now where is Mr. Waters' since he is, after all, in the position of law representative and this is the Twenty-first Century.

Or is Mr. Waters and/ or the family of government anons too?

While working on Mr. Waters and his Budget Dept transparent 'clean hands' it would be very important to know the 'US Petro Dollar' failure isn't going to be other than a big crash so demanding creditworthiness in this time from the so called credit bureaus is another important step in protecting from the Mr. Waters once he is on the street looking for real work.

Unknown said...

So while I'm not disinterested, I certainly am not arguing in bad faith.

The saturation is an emotional attachment, and then the other ox being gored personal friend is also in the common law bad faith.

What is wrong with 'UNETHICAL PERSON' to not have the courage to confront whatever has been posted or written in any way, photos and other ways to bring newsworthy attention to MY FRIEND that you are defending with zealot zeal indeed anon.

legalschnauzer said...

Ah, so now we know that your views on everything you read here are, in fact, skewed--and it's because you claim I have reported inaccurately about a personal friend of yours. Well, I appreciate your honesty on that.

Meanwhile, we don't know who you are, we don't know who your friend is, and we don't know how you know, for a fact, that my reporting on that subject (whatever it is) is inaccurate.

You continue to have a problem understanding that I am a journalist. I'm not in the business of "accusing" people of things. I report what my research tells me are the facts on a particular matter. Chances are, your friend was given an opportunity to respond to questions on the subject at hand. Either your friend chose not to respond, or perhaps, he/she did respond-and I probably ran the response word for word, along with information I had gathered from other sources. That's how journalism works, and that's what I am, a journalist.

I can't think of an instance where I've reported a negative story about anyone without giving them an opportunity to respond. The only exception that comes to mind would be judges, on cases that still are in the court system somehow--and judges pretty much always decline comment on such matters. Even in those instances, my reporting tends to focus on improper applications of law, as opposed to personal attacks that amount to claims that someone is "a terrible and unethical person."

If you and/or your friend feel compelled to correct the record, let me know.

Finally, I can't help but note your arrogant tone. It's as if yours is the final word on any matter of law. On the Cornerstone issue, I can quickly reel off the names of half a dozen lawyers who disagree with your analysis--and that is apparent in public records. So no matter how many times you try to claim I am wrong on this particular subject, I can point to any number of highly regarded and highly paid lawyers who say you are wrong.

Anonymous said...

Coming soon, "Murph's Mavericks".

e.a.f. said...

Perhaps some of you could use initials, so people would know who you are, while still remaining somewhat Annoy.

Right now the blog looks like a pissing contest between various individuals and L.S.

Try to remember, it is L.S.'s blog. if you don't like what he has to write, go somewhere else. No one is forcing you to read this. You may claim it is your right to clarify, however, most bloggers are expressing their opinion, to which they are entitled just as you are. The big differance is some people do it on a blog they own. If you don't agree with L.S. feel free to establish your own blog.

It might not be unreasonable to conclude some of these comments are simply a method of tying up L.S.'s time and energy as you make your comments.

Try to remember this blog did make it into the top 50 American independant legal blogs. Much of what has been written by L.S. exposes what has gone on in Alabama legal cirles. Certainly the treatment of women in divorces is not good.

So if you don't like what L.S. has to say, don't read him. Those of us who do enjoy this blog aren't that interested in your pissing contest with L.S.

legalschnauzer said...

Message to @12:01--

Try reading the comment you sent. You didn't ask any questions; that's why you received no answers. Your comment didn't get published because it was unintelligible, made no sense, made no point, and was written on about a second-grade level. If you can't write in plain, simple English that makes some coherent point, your comments won't be published here.

Anonymous said...

LS, the anon who appears to have been stalking and harassing you for the last week smells of estrogen. I must say im getting a little tired of the attempts to shut up your commenters through intimidation. JMG doesnt matter to these good ol boys in the long run. They matter more to her. I cant imagine that any are willing to let her run a blood bath for the lot. She knows what im saying is true and thats why shes making an ass out of herself by stalking you.

Anonymous said...

LS, any future posts regarding Jennifer Clark? Its been a while since you posted on her.

legalschnauzer said...

Interesting thoughts, @12:31. Are you saying you think the commenter is JMG herself?

legalschnauzer said...

It has been too long since I've posted about the Jennifer Paige Clark case, @12:36. Thanks for asking about it. I think it's one of the most important stories I've covered, and it still is very much on my radar.

Anonymous said...

Discussion is uncomfortable in seriously passionate disagreements.

However, this is the time to get the real out on the table and the dildos can stay on the porn racks.

Mark Twain said don't argue with the stupid it is a very exhausting exercise and the stupid always win out of experience.

VITAL though to stay focused and LS you get the steamy fogged right into the icy frozen.

m.p. said...

@7:12 is exactly right. In stating that the ruling was about the Lowndes County amendment and concerned a TRO, LS is citing things that are true, but legally irrelevant in terms of Cornerstone's precedential value. Laws get construed all the time in cases with odd procedural postures - that does not mean that those constructions are not binding in other cases...My intuition is that LS knows this, but has decided to report things in a certain way so he constructs reasons for him to continue believing he is right (including even more conspiracies)...If he actually believes that his way is the way the law works, then he truly is proving the old adage that "A person who represents himself has a fool for a client."

Anonymous said...

Commenting on a public blog is stalking and harassing?

Anonymous said...

Speaking of the Jennifer Clark story, could it be that your teporting on her case played a role in Judge Reid retiring? Timing seems to match.

Anonymous said...

Ask Bill Baxley, @7:12. He's Jessica Garrison's attorney, and he claims that requesting an interview of her is stalking and harassing.

legalschnauzer said...

Your comment made me laugh out loud, m.p. You accuse me of engaging in improper mental gymnastics but claim your own "intuition" has convinced you that I knowingly am posting inaccurate reports regarding Cornerstone--even though I've run key segments of the ruling itself, highlighting what it actually says. Talk about mental gymnastics!

On top of that, you admit that what I report is true, but you apparently have mystical powers that allow you to determine Cornerstone has precedential value on matters it does not even address. Wow, you are like Karnac the Magnificent! Did you pull your comment out of a mayonnaise jar on Funk & Wagnalls' front porch?

Great stuff. Keep the comedy coming. I love it!

legalschnauzer said...

You raise an interesting point about Reid's retirement, @9:14. Also, Robert Lusk bolted from the Alabama State Bar.

legalschnauzer said...

Looks like your undies are in a serious bunch, @10:27. Good luck getting them unbunched. And keep working on your English. Maybe you will get beyond the third-grade level someday.

legalschnauzer said...

Somebody has his or her undies still in a bunch. Here is a clue as to why some comments make it here, and yours don't:

Are some comments here written in a roundabout way that isn't easy to decipher? Yes.

If you put in the work, can you generally figure out what these commenters are trying to say? Yes.

Why is that? Because they have a point, and they are making a serious effort to get it across.

Do I necessarily agree with their points? No, not always.

But do I respect their serious efforts to make a point about matters of public interest? Yes.

Where do you come up short? You make no point, and you don't even try to make a point. You certainly don't make a point about a matter of public interest.

You claim you ask questions when you didn't. You simply are pitching a temper tantrum because you have a personal beef with me. I think I know what that beef is, but you aren't a big enough person to actually confront that problem and recognize your role in causing it.

You would rather stomp your feet like a fitful third grader. Classy. You would rather take anonymous potshots, and then pitch a fit when they don't appear. Classier, still.

Try acting like an adult, and maybe someone will take you seriously. Try appreciating the kindness of others, and maybe your life won't suck so badly.

Meanwhile, you won't get a platform here, no matter how loudly you stomp your feet.

Some advice: Try growing up and looking in the mirror for a change. Try to figure out why that is a really ugly image staring back at you.

legalschnauzer said...

If I have you confused with someone else, try sending a comment under your real name or contact me via e-mail at

And thanks for letting me know that you don't care whether your comments are published or not. I guess that's why you keep sending comments and bitching about the comments that do appear, while yours do not. Got it!

BTW, I never said I had overly high standards for comments here. But I did say commenters must have a point about matters of public interest and make a serious effort
to express it.

So far, you seem incapable of doing that. You resort to childish bomb throwing, and I've seen no sign that you can rise above that level. Start your own blog if you need a soapbox so badly.

All in all, I have to give you credit for one thing: You provide a fascinating study in self delusion. Very entertaining. If you think you are fooling anybody, you are sadly mistaken.

Anonymous said...

LS, just checked in here and noticed your most recent comments. Don't know who these are directed at, but someone must be walking around with a new a-hole. Man, you did serious scorching on somebody. If I see someone walking around today with smoke coming out of their underwear, I will know they have tangled with the Schnauzer. Love it!

Anonymous said...

Come on LS, please dont keep the comments from the "mavericks". Im interested in seeing the estrogen flow.

m.p. said...

No mystical powers - just an understanding of how the law works. As I said, the things you attempt to use to distinguish the case with are indeed true...they are just irrelevant as to the case's precedential value. This is basic, basic legal stuff. Why is it that you think "bingo" would be construed differently in other amendments? What principle of statutory construction led you to that conclusion? What exactly do you think FN 9 is trying to say? Whenever you are confronted with your utterly deficient legal reasoning and/or knowledge, you seem to lash out at people and begin talking about their supposed motives etc etc.

And I don't know if this blog really qualifies as "journalism"...Inaccurate opinions about things you don't know about (legal issues), tabloid style gossip about decade-old halloween costumes, unsubstantiated rumors of affairs that you are being sued over...I am sure the lack of a Pultizer last year was merely an oversight haha.

legalschnauzer said...

Sorry, m.p., I can't respond to this comment. I'm still laughing from the last one you sent. You are a serious, big-time thinker. But you "understand how the law works." Another knee-slapper. Keep it coming!

Anonymous said...

You realize you just proved m.p. absolutely right, don't you, LS? You didn't address the aspects of m.p.'s comment that demonstrate that you're just wrong about the Cornerstone case, preferring to mock m.p. instead. If you can't accept that you're capable of being wrong about things, it's really no surprise that you were fired from your job. But, hey, at least some marketing blog thinks that your're special!

legalschnauzer said...

First, I've addressed the "issues" m.p. raised umpteen times, in posts and in comments. I see no reason to address them again. Second, it's hard to take m.p. seriously given the content of his/her previous comment. Third, I've never even hinted that I'm incapable of being wrong, and making such a statement is taking you into the Land of the Absurd.

I'm just not wrong about the Cornerstone case. I know you must find this distressing, but a lot of us on this blog can read for ourselves, and we don't need some anonymous individual (who may or may not have legal training) to tell us what a document says.

If you and some of your anon cohorts here are lawyers . . . your antics certainly fit with what I know of the profession. My experience has shown that lawyers tend to hate people who are capable of thinking for themselves.

Seems like a sad way to go through life to me, but if you enjoy it . . . go forth!

m.p. said...

@9:39 - Always more of the same. When LS is confronted, it is always just deflection. The funny thing is that I do not even need to be right (though I am) for LS's reporting to be wrong. You see, LS peddles his breathless posts talking claiming that the Alabama Supreme Court and other courts are willingly and knowingly misapplying the law. The implicit premise of such allegations is that the law is indeed cut-and-dry. Although the posters calling out LS are correct, even if one did not accept that, at a bare minimum they show that the law is anything but that which LS claims it is.

legalschnauzer said...

I've given you more leash than you deserve, m.p. But the leash hereby is being tightened. (Do you like my use of "hereby," a big legal term?)

I already can hear you whining now: "Oh, he's cutting me off because I 'disagree' with him." Actually, I'm cutting you off because you are boring. And if you are boring to me, I feel certain you are boring to my readers. In fact, a number of them have told me that you are, in fact, boring to them.

If you want a platform to make the same bogus assertions over and over, you will have to find it somewhere else--or create one of your own.

I started this blog, in part, to help educate the public. I'm not going to allow your misinformation campaign to continue at a place where I have worked six-plus years to build credibility.

One of your ilk has admitted that he/she started attacking my reporting on Cornerstone because I allegedly had made a report about a close, personal friend that he/she "knew for a fact" was false.

First, this commenter likely would have no way of knowing for a fact that my reports on the so-called friend are false. I have friends that date back 30-40 years, and if someone wrote something negative about them, there is only a slight chance that I could say with certainty that I know it's false. And I could say that only if it involved me directly or was an event that I witnessed firsthand.

More importantly, this commenter pretty much admits that all of his/her assertions regarding Cornerstone are skewed by her claims of my false reporting on an unrelated matter.

This commenter is admitting bias, and I suspect that also is present with whoever else is addressing Cornerstone here under the anonymous cloak.

If you or anyone else cares to state your name, affiliation, and contact information--and I am able to speak with you to verify your ID--I will consider allowing future comments.

But until that happens, consider yourself and others like you cut off. You are boring and not very smart, and I am not going to allow my blog to be taken over by such individuals.


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This article has been written by Simran from Mody University of Science and Technology, Lakshmangarh, Rajasthan and curated by Dheepika R from ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad.

During the last weeks, the fight against COVID-19 has become the highest priority of more than 200 countries and territories affected by the spread of the disease, through which it is considered as one of the main threats to human mankind. The countries with non-equitable health systems will witness tremendous damage in their economies as well as in their progress in achieving Sustainable development goals.  Nature has given us a shrewd message with COVID-19 and ongoing climate change, As, humankind has placed too much pressure on the natural resources with cataclysmic consequences. Transformative steps are needed to be taken to combat this of Climate changes and Covid 19. This Climate Change during Covid-19 pandemic, with over 10 million people affected and around 5 lakhs dead and still counting, represents irreversible threat to human societies and the planet exposed the inequalities and carved the living of social, economic and political structures. So, there is some connection between climate change and Covid-19 that affect the health of life and Planetary health.

Here Planetary health means interdependence health of human civilization and the state of natural systems which work through judicial attention of the human system.  In this planetary system humans play a vital role as it affects consumerism, pattern of production and consumption that’s why some scientists refer to the current geographic environment change to be human induced and has dominance on the ecosystems and earth’s change. There are nine Planetary boundaries that determine capacity of the earth system i.e. climate change, biodiversity loss, interference with nitrogen, ozone depletion, changes in land use, acidic ocean, chemical pollution, atmospheric aerosol loading, global freshwater use. If that boundary is crossed it may trigger dysfunctional of earth system. So human health and the health of our planet is interlinked because the civilization is dependent on human health and also helps natural resources. But with the degradation of natural resources in human history, both the health and that of our planet are in danger.

As far as Health means a state of completely well-being socially, politically and mentally. It is not only related to absence of disease or infirmity but also related to enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of heath as it is the fundamental right of every human without distinction of race, caste, colour, gender, religion, social condition as embedded in the preamble of the constitution of WHO.

Do Weather and climate change determine where COVID-19 occurs?

No, there is no conclusive evidence either weather or the climate has a strong influence of transmission. There is one virus i.e. SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes Covid-19 to spread all over the regions of the world, from cold to dry. to hot and humid climates. This is mainly transmitted directly from person-to-person and respiratory droplets are produced when an infected person sneezes or coughs. It is also transmitted through close contact. People may be infected even by touching surfaces but this is not a major transmission route. However, this climate change indirectly affects the Covid-19 disease as environment determination of health and stress on the health system. Due to origination of infectious disease and most pandemics in wildlife human pressure on the natural environment may drive disease emergence.

Air Pollution is the serious cause of risk for infection and effect to control transmission of Covid-19 led to reduce economic activities and temporarily improvements in air quality in some areas .This is just a short term environment benefits which is resulted from Covid-19 , it does not improve the problem of Air quality and climate completely .

How does water scarcity affect infectious disease like Covid-19?

Access to safe water, adequate water and proper sanitization is essential in the community of basic hygiene and reduces the transmission of Covid-19. Access to these services in health facilities is crucial to preventing infections, reducing the spread of antimicrobial resistance and providing quality care. There is a lack of basic water services as it is also one of the healthcare factors. Climate change further threatens the availability of water, production for use, personal hygiene including for infectious disease.

Covid-19 pandemic is a Public Health Emergency which disrupts several communities. Climate change is also a health threat which gradually increases stress. Ensuring access to the environmental determinants of health, such as clean air, water and sanitation, safe and nutritious food, is an essential protection against all health risks. WHO estimates that avoidable environmental risks cause about a quarter of the global health burden. As we know inequality is a major barrier in ensuring health and well-being, especially for the most vulnerable societies. Social and economic inequality reduce the health risk, as these changes will be necessary for both poor as well rich countries so their role of public opinion plays an important part. Climate change and environment priorities can play an important role in preventing and mitigating health crises. The health of the planet and well-being of people are inextricable.

After COVID-19, nothing will be the same. But life can be better. We can recognize what really counts in our lives : being safe and free. We should do what we can to stabilize our environment and to protect the natural resources i.e. our support system. For this we have to think how we can restore nature by living differently as this is the high time. Governments, businesses, the UN, international organizations, scientists and individual citizens need to unite as a single global community to safeguard people from avoidable risks. The Government must closely examine and think about the world post Covid-19 and prepare for what comes next. This action will protect our planet and can be part of our new world. It is clear, as the world grapples with many unknowns, the one thing that is known is that the health of the planet and those that inhabit it are closely linked.

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Review: The Half-Drowned King by Linnea Hartsuyker

32600758Published: August 1st 2017

Publisher: Harper

Genres: Historical Fiction, Mythology

Source: ARC via Publisher

My Rating: 4 Stars

Since the death of Ragnvald Eysteinsson’s father in battle, he has worked hard to protect his sister Svanhild and planned to inherit his family’s land when he comes of age. But when the captain of his ship tries to kill him on the way home from a raiding excursion, he must confront his stepfather’s betrayal, and find a way to protect his birthright. It is no easy feat in Viking-Age Norway, where a hundred petty rulers kill over parcels of land, and a prophesied high king is rising.

But where Ragnvald is expected to bleed, and even die, for his honour, Svanhild is simply expected to marry well. It’s not a fate she relishes, and when the chance to leave her stepfather’s cruelty comes at the hand of her brother’s arch-rival, Svanhild is forced to make the ultimate choice: family or freedom.

Drawing from the Icelandic Sagas, The Half-Drowned King takes inspiration from the true story of Ragnvald of Maer, the right hand man of King Harald Fairhair, first king of all Norway, and his sister, Svanhild, as she tries to find freedom in a society where the higher her brother rises, the greater her worth as a political pawn.

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{Blog Tour} Review: The Inevitable Collision of Birdie & Bash by Candace Ganger

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31450675Published: July 25th 2017

Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin

Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Source: ARC via Publisher/Netgalley

My Rating: 4andahalfstars-blk

Birdie never meant to be at the party. Bash should have been long gone. But when they meet, a collision course is set off they may never recover from.

Sebastian Alvaréz is just trying to hold the pieces together: to not flunk out, to keep his sort-of-best friend Wild Kyle from doing something really bad, and to see his beloved Ma through chemo. But when he meets Birdie Paxton, a near-Valedictorian who doesn’t realize she’s smoking hot in her science pun T-shirt, at a party, an undeniable attraction sparks. And suddenly he’s not worried about anything. But before they are able to exchange numbers, they are pulled apart. A horrifying tragedy soon links Birdie and Bash together—but neither knows it. When they finally reconnect, and are starting to fall—hard—the events of the tragedy unfold, changing both their lives in ways they can never undo. Told in alternating perspectives, The Inevitable Collision of Birdie & Bash by Candace Ganger is a beautiful, complex, and ultimately hopeful teen novel that will move you to the very last page.

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Of all the books that I’ve read in 2017, Birdie & Bash is the one that nearly did me in! And when I get the materials for this blog tour, I find out that the author didn’t just make up this story, she lived it! Okay, so not word for word, but she has been living with a family tragedy and wanted to bring some closure/healing to everyone involved. And while I was falling hard for this adorable couple, I was a teary mess. Parts of this hit a little too close to home, and I found myself hesitant to continue, but I did. And I’m truly glad about it. If this book isn’t on your TBR, please add it. You won’t regret it, I promise!

How can love blossom under so much weight pressing down on it? That is the only thing that kept going through my mind. Sebastian (Bash) was involved in something very scary and tragic. Birdie is basically living a nightmare. I can’t spoil how these two are linked, but they somehow end up entwined with each other at a party. Bash was in danger of going gray, what with the big “secret” that he keeps from Birdie. And while he endures self struggles and family sickness, Birdie is equally, if not more, broken. All of this is going down and these two find comfort in each other. I can’t tell you how hard that is because there’s not a word for it.

I love Birdie’s character. She is smart and witty, and it totally meshed well with the story itself. This could have been such a downer (in a good way), but the author did an amazing job of bringing out the funny things when it got a little too heavy. What’s that saying? The good and the bad. This book fits perfectly with that phrase.

Candace Ganger has now been added to my list of “must-read” authors. She has sold me completely with her debut. The writing is seasoned, the story is captivating, and I love the message that it delivered. It is tragic, but it is also hopeful. As of right now, this is the second best YA debut of the year for me; with THUG rolling in at number one. I really recommend this book. Steal it if you must! Okay, don’t steal it. I haven’t been this torn up over a YA book in a long time. Probably since TFIOS; so if you love John Green then this book will definitely hit the spot.

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View More: Ganger is a feisty author with a passion for Tweeting cat memes. Her YA debut is THE INEVITABLE COLLISION OF BIRDIE & BASH (St. Martin’s Griffin, July 25th, 2017), about two teens who fall in love, not knowing of each other’s connection to a horrific tragedy.

Candace is also a ghost-writer for award-winning nonfiction and best-selling fiction authors and contributing writer for Teen Vogue, Romper, Hello Giggles, Bustle, TWLOHA, XO Jane, and more. She’s worked previously as assistant editor for and her various creative endeavors (literally hundreds) are sprinkled all over the globe.

When she’s not writing for other people’s fame or stress baking, you can find her training for marathons in cemeteries or taming her two weird kids (not to be confused with her two weird cats) while consuming way too many Milky Way lattes. You can follow her obsessive cat picture posting shenanigans via @candylandgang on Twitter!

Review: The Unlikelies by Carrie Firestone_ @CLLFirestone @TheNovl

31078124Published: June 6th 2017

Publisher: Little, Brown BfYR

Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary

Format: ARC via NOVL

My Rating: 4 Stars

Five teens embark on a summer of vigilante good samaritanism in a novel that’s part The Breakfast Club, part The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, and utterly captivating.

Rising high school senior Sadie is bracing herself for a long, lonely, and boring summer. But things take an unexpected turn when she steps in to help rescue a baby in distress and a video of her good deed goes viral.

Suddenly internet-famous, Sadie’s summer changes for the better when she’s introduced to other “hometown heroes.” These five very different teens form an unlikely alliance to secretly right local wrongs, but when they try to help a heroin-using friend, they get in over their heads and discover that there might be truth in the saying “no good deed goes unpunished.” Can Sadie and her new friends make it through the summer with their friendships–and anonymity–intact?

This rich and thought-provoking novel takes on timely issues and timeless experiences with a winning combination of romance, humor, and wisdom.

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I kicked off my Summer reading back in April, so I’ve been drowning in contemporary. Particularly, YA contemporary. The Unlikelies was a quick and fun read. While the beginning was traumatic, the story itself brought about diverse characters and unquestionable loyalty among the group. How likely would the situations these kids found themselves in happen in the real world? Not likely, but I enjoyed the story for what it was. It is fiction after all.

Sadie is a character that I think everyone should meet. She is so relatable because she reminds me of my co-worker, Shekanah. The one who loves to brighten your day, even when you don’t want to smile. She is so thoughtful and seems way more mature for her age. No wonder she hung out with the seniors. What happens to Sadie in this story is very heartbreaking. And the aftermath is even more so. I love that the author addressed racism where Sadie’s character is concerned; and also how wrong the idiots dishing it out were. Sadie isn’t even Arab!

The fun side to this story involves Sadie and a few of her Homegrown Hero friends on a good samaritan mission. I can’t explain the Homegrown Hero without spoiling anything but……. I spent the first half of the book wondering if people actually do this sort of thing. And if so, why aren’t they doing it in my neck of the woods?!! These kids are so complex. Even just getting to know them through Sadie’s eyes you get good characterizations. They set out to do some good, starting with bullies, but end up on the wrong side of Izzy’s heroin addiction. Along with all of this, there’s also time for romance.

 Another thing that I loved about this are the parents. Yes, people, we have parents!! And Sadie’s parents are just what this story needed. Also, grandparents are involved in Sadie’s life. It is so rare to read YA these days and have attentive adults running amok. So, props to the author for delivering.

The Unlikelies is the perfect summer read. I read it in one sitting, if that tells you anything. I enjoyed the story and all the messages it delivered. I definitely recommend picking this one up if you enjoy this genre.

Review: Bang by Barry Lyga @TheNovl @lbkids

31420736Published: April 18th 2017

Publisher: Little, Brown BFYR

Genres: YA, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction

Source: ARC via NOVL for review

My Rating: 4.25 Stars

A chunk of old memory, adrift in a pool of blood.

Sebastian Cody did something horrible, something no one–not even Sebastian himself–can forgive. At the age of four, he accidentally shot and killed his infant sister with his father’s gun.

Now, ten years later, Sebastian has lived with the guilt and horror for his entire life. With his best friend away for the summer, Sebastian has only a new friend–Aneesa–to distract him from his darkest thoughts. But even this relationship cannot blunt the pain of his past. Because Sebastian knows exactly how to rectify his childhood crime and sanctify his past.

It took a gun to get him into this.

Now he needs a gun to get out.

Unflinching and honest, Bang is as true and as relevant as tomorrow’s headlines, the story of one boy and one moment in time that cannot be reclaimed.

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Wind power failed the environmental test. There are better alternatives.

Brr, it is cold in Texas, over 3.5 million people are out of power, freezing rain is knocking out power lines and half of the wind turbines are out of commission until they thaw out. The wind chill is way below zero F, and in Galveston they had a snow thunderstorm on the beach!

Maybe wind power is not the best way to go.There are better ways.

That is not all. Efficient wind turbine generators use a lot of rare earth metals to achieve maximum efficiency on the magnets among other things. China still controls over 80% of all rare earth metals mining and refining. This is a national security risk.

How stupid can you get? Here is an example. To de-ice a 747 aircraft costs about 40,000 dollars. Add to this the cost of flying the helicopter, and the fuel it consumes while transporting the glycol from its base to the wind farm.

The rest of the quote: “And I am not sure about the universe.”

There are better solutions to our energy problem:

The many cases why Thorium Nuclear Power is the only realistic solution to the world’s energy problems.

Lest anyone should think: At least solar panels work well.  Not in this storm!

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Blackberry 8830WE – A short honeymoon

The warts on my BB 8830WE are starting to show. The agenda view of my calendar chooses some random date in the past if I do not have a scheduled appointment today. One of my key handheld programs, Splash ID runs like syrup and features an awful UI. There’s no way to keep my screen lit (even dimly) when it sits in it’s power cradle.
The lack of html email on a platform which is really an email client is a real deficiency. I suppose the next RIM OS will fix the html email issue. We’ll see.

I wish VZW would get the Palm Centro into their lineup. I’d jump on that with two feet for my personal use.

Treo 700P to Blackberry 8830 WE

I received an email from my boss last month confirming the inevitable. I would be receiving a configured Blackberry shortly and I was expected to use it. As with many long time Mac users, my organizer of choice had been a Palm. I used a Palm III something or other and then moved to a Tungsten T which I really liked. I was able to keep my calendar at work (Outlook and then Lotus Notes on a pc) synced with my macs at home. Last year, I got the Treo 700P (Sprint) and ditched the Tungsten as I plunged into a smartphone for the first time. Now this shiny black Blackberry 8830WE shows up and since I won’t be cowed by technology (at least phone based technology), I dove in. After a month of fairly heavy use, I can provide a comparison between the two. Continue reading


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Arbitration: the solution to tackle cross-border tax disputes

From the increasing integration of the world economy and the lack of rules to govern the taxation of multinational enterprises to cross-border tax disputes: arbitration is one potential solution.

Arbitration is not a new development in the international tax arena, but it has not yet been widely implemented in practice. In the last few years, the concept of arbitration in tax matters was revived, mainly following the OECD/G20 BEPS Project, as well as the EU Action Plan on Corporate Taxation. Now arbitration is expected to play a more significant role and enhance the existing framework of cross-border tax dispute resolution.

„OECD Arbitration in Tax Treaty Law” constitutes a comprehensive compendium on international tax arbitration and provides in-depth analysis of all relevant aspects of the topic. The introductory chapters provide background information on tax arbitration and comparisons with other areas of law. The book also takes stock of the recent developments in this area within the OECD, the EU, the UN and the United States. It addresses the main concerns that have been raised with regard to arbitration, and compares and contrasts the design of various arbitration clauses. It also considers potential future developments.

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setting personal boundaries in a pandemic

When I was first notified that I had tested positive for Covid-19 and subsequently advised people, one of the reactions i received was along the lines of “Oh right, you probably caught in when……..” Frankly, this felt judgemental and was not helpful, particularly as I went downhill and became more and more ill. Believe me, I felt guilty anyway which fuelled my fear. I accept that the person concerned did not intend to cause me further worry and was likely trying to help, whilst unconsciously trying to resolve their understandable fear. Frankly, there is no possible way to prove how I caught the virus. I believe that I took all reasonable precautions. Part of that was listening to advice of experts and forming my own personal risk assessment. I also believe that we all set our own personal risk assessments based upon our own experience and beliefs. To be fair and within reason, I feel it is our right to do so. There is a challenge for us to accept that other have different opinions. My hope is that we make decisions that are fully considered and informed. We can’t make others change their mind. To do so uses up unnecessary energy and could also be seen as oppression or even abuse.

We have all heard incidents of conflict and argument when someone is allegedly observed to not comply with the general advice given. Typical of this is people appearing to not respect social distancing, not wearing a face covering when required etc etc etc… Often, the national media pick up on these issues and sensationalise them, simply to sell newspapers, potentially feeding fear, anxiety and conflict.

Personally, I have witnessed people sound off (particularly on social media) about their disgust at the behaviour of others. It potentially creates an intimidating atmosphere of “grass on your neighbour” oppressive state that can infringe upon the freedoms of what I hope is still a element of democracy we still have. Perhaps, a way of addressing a concern when we witness somebody, for instance, not wearing a mask and we are not in the position to police this (i.e. not the proprietor of a shop) could be as follows. Politely

“Excuse me. I noticed that you are not wearing a face covering. I wonder if you have forgotten or whether you have a specific exemption. I hope you are not offended by my question; it is just it makes me feel uncomfortable and I want to resolve this for my peace of mind. ”

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Some might see this as a somewhat flaky approach. If so, then that is ok with me. I accept your opinion. What would help is that this opinion is qualified by some evidence. It helps to be able to accept it, even if I don’t agree.

Conflict caused by some of the circumstances I have described above can cause so much unnecessary stress and heartache. It can also feed fear and uncertainty causing rash decisions.

In times of global crisis such as we are currently experiencing, I feel we need to care for and support each other, not get into fights and arguments resulting in potential insults and personal attacks. There will always be people that have conflicting and challenging opinions to our own. That is simply a fact of life. A clear challenge for us all is to accept and take our own actions of personal protection physically, emotionally and spiritually.

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  1. With the blurring of virtual and real worlds, it’s much harder to maintain boundaries. If you’re working from home, due to covid, when work finishes and home life starts is difficult. Also, doing lots of virtual meetings for work, then means doing the same with friends and family doesn’t feel different – it’s difficult to see it as a separate space.

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Not a lot of people know that I still consult with a friend’s marketing agency. I’ve been doing it on the side a few hours, here and there for the last 2 + years.  It originally started out as research projects that they needed to assign outside for a few hours, then it was overflow work from an increase in work for a few months, and now I’ve been secret shopping model homes for a few clients.  To me this is hardly a job, as I love to do it. It’s always interested to see how the rooms are laid out, how it’s been staged to optimize space, and over decorated to provide that sense of “wow” when you enter the house.

Since I personally love using Pinterest to save ideas about how to decorate my own home, and it’s rooms; I thought it might be helpful to share some of the pictures that I’ve taken over the last year so you too can see the latest in home decor, and get decorating ideas.

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The Swedish Fish

Swedish Fish are a candy store staple. It is a fish-shaped, chewy candy originally developed by Swedish candy producer Malaco in the late 1950's specifically for the U.S. market. When the candy company wanted to expand into North America, they picked a candied fish as a nod to Sweden’s booming fishing industry. Importing these Swedish “fish” into the market of the 1950's added some cache and allure to the product. They were almost immediately popular in the United States and Canada.

“A Friend You Can Eat” – was an initial tagline. How funny is that! That’s one of the perks of the candy industry...it doesn’t take itself too seriously. Swedish Fish are most famous for their red flavor, but they come in other colors too – like green, yellow, and orange. They currently come in two different sizes – a small and a regular, and a few variations - red and assorted.

I personally like the mini sized red ones as they are more traditional - as I am a sucker for candy traditions. However, a few years ago the released a NEW variation! Chocolate Covered Swedish Fish. While weird initially, these yummy fish are a new way to enjoy an old favorite.

The red flavor has been long debated and no one has ever confirmed its flavor. I suggest a version of raspberry. The mystery doesn’t seem to matter...and you will see!

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CNS Phase complete!

I haven’t updated a whole bunch on my blog lately because the CNS phase of treatment was definitely rougher on me than I anticipated.

It was two very busy weeks and I know I’ll still be recovering for a bit from it.

Day one I got IV chemotherapy, a lumbar puncture, while brain radiation, and started my oral chemotherapy and high dose steroids. It took them quite a few tries on my lumbar puncture and eventually had to get a second person to come down to do it. I have a very slight curve in my spine so this makes inserting the needle between the vertebrae more challenging.

I felt alright that day despite all the stabbing in the back. Unfortunately all the treatment is cumulative so each day it piles on to the last. The radiation treatments themselves aren’t bad but the side effects are delayed. By the end of last week I’d had five days of radiation, two lumbar punctures, and was just finishing up my five day course of high dose steroids.

The weekend hit and I just felt so utterly crummy. I no longer had steroids so any inflammation in my brain from the radiation was causing my headaches to surge. Plus discontinuing the high dose steroids without a taper basically made me feel like I had been hit by a truck.

Due to the lumbar punctures I couldn’t be upright for long without my head pounding. I essentially spend all my time laying flat. When Monday came around I was due for another lumbar puncture but I got sick that morning after getting my blood drawn and felt truly awful. My team took one look at me and said we could postpone the LP to Tuesday.

I was very thankful for this. They also started me back on a low dose of steroids to help with the inflammation from the radiation and curb some of the withdrawal. I got sick again while driving home (Luke was driving) so I think they made a wise decision in waiting.

The next day I felt slightly better so they went forward with the LP. It went smoothly as they figured out the correct angle to approach my spine. Of course that being said I spent the rest of the day with pain down my right leg that made moving around difficult. This was likely due to a pinched nerve, or inflammation from the frequent LP’S.

Luckily it had subsided by Wednesday and I had a started having a pretty good day. It was my eighth and final brain radiation so I finally got to say goodbye to that. My hemoglobin was low so they had me get a couple of units of blood. It gave me a little pep in my step and Luke and I actually were able to go out and enjoy our favorite pizza together. It was the first day in a long time that I wasn’t dealing with a headache.

Of course the good times couldn’t last and yesterday (Thursday) my headache reared it’s ugly head and I had to get my last LP. This went smoothly but on the way home I get again got sick (at least this time I had a bucket). I spent most of the day in bed but I felt decent enough to make myself some soup for dinner only to develop acid reflux and then it all came back up.

I have spent 90% of today laying down with ice on my head and trying not to aggravate my head. Nothing has worked to lessen the pain today and the pain makes me nauseous. Luckily I didn’t have to be anywhere today because I don’t think my stomach could have handled a car ride.

I don’t really like complaining but it’s been a rough phase and I want to try to always be as honest as I can with how things are going. I do my best to have a smile on my face and stay positive but not every day is that easy. Luke is a trooper for putting up with my crazy mood swings and poor attitude lately. I don’t know what I would do without him. I can tell he is run down too, but he is always there for me even when I don’t even want to be around myself.

That’s all I have for now. I have a full week off before we start to discuss the next phase of treatment so that should give my body and mind some time to recover. Enjoy some pictures of our purrfect Penny giving me lots of snuggles today. She knows what momma needs.

Love, LB

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  1. Oh Lindsey that is so much to handle and to try and be positive and put a smile on your face everyday is just amazing and inspiring. Hang in there girl and get the much needed rest on your week off! If you need anything at all let us know.and keep staying positive!

  2. You are so brave! And your body is strong. Going thru hell and you have a beautiful smile. I know your story will inspire others, like the MB twins dx this week 😢 pray for you and think of you!

  3. Hi Lindsey,
    I caught wind of your blog from the media. My brother just finished his CNS phase for ALL yesterday too (but in Ontario). I really appreciate you sharing your story as it gives me insight into his battle. He is facing his battle alone in isolation at the hospital due to COVID (and he doesn’t often share all the treatment details with me due to fatigue). Praying for miraculous healing for you and your husband. You are beautiful and brave!! May hope fill your heart always.

  4. Hey Lindsey. You really are going through such a rough time. It is important to try to be positive but it’s totally fine if you have days where you are absolutely miserable!😉 What you’re going through is one of the hardest experiences there is and you have every right to feel however you are feeling at the time! It’s not “complaining” or “being negative”, it’s just being a normal human being! Hope you have a better week. XXX p.s. your Penny is adorable! My cat is a ginger version of her!😊

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To each his own. To me my own.

Soul Sucker

Ever since I cancelled my cable, I tend to stay behind on the Hollywood news. I’m well aware that some people think it’s silly to keep up with famous people anyway – but it’s more of a curiousity to me, the ability to see how the ‘other half’ lives.

The Mel Gibson telephone conversations with his wife – I just ran across a few of the audio recordings online. Oh. My. God.

To say this ‘man’ has serious, serious, serious problems would have to be the understatement of the decade. In my opinion, Ms. Grigorieva did the right thing by acquiring a restraining order before it was too late. Say what you will about her secretly taping him… I personally think she did the right thing. The whole situation, left as-is, surely would have resulted in tragedy. Given his fame and social status, she likely would’ve had problems proving that her very own life, and that of her child, was in danger.

It’s obvious there is no arguing with him – simply listening to the recordings is proof enough the rational is just not there. Something is so definitely amiss here… I’m no psych doctor, but I am able to recognize that little factoid all the way from Hollywood over to the east coast. Ranting and yelling until he’s hoarse; cursing, lewdness – he leaves no stone unturned. No area unchartered. Beats her right down to a pulp. Yells that she deserves a bat to the head, that he’ll bury her in the garden. On another audio, he admitted hitting her in the face with their baby on her lap, even breaking her teeth. You needn’t see any video to hear the sneer in his voice when he boldly yelled that she deserved it.

And guess who’s to blame? That’s right, folks. It’s all her fault. Amazing, isn’t it? From start to finish, she’s to blame – the fact that his career is over, that he has no friends, literally everything.

You cannot argue with a person who possesses that ‘something’ in their brain which causes them to act – and react – like this. I shuddered the entire time I listened to this, because it beared such a striking similarity of the many instances which occurred in my old life. Instances that up until recently I was embarrassed to even speak of. I haven’t had to witness this type of violent behavior in years, and hearing it again tonight brought it all back. I so despised the sinking wave of weakness it brought over me. For the entire eight minutes of audio, I felt as though I was inside her – sitting there with no voice, once again powerless. Beaten. Broken. Reduced to nothing, yet again.

Have a listen for yourself. This is only one of the releases, to date there are four – all equally as disturbing. Be forewarned – if you’re offended by ‘mature’ language you may want to skip this one. To be quite honest… it was his whole violent demeanor that got to me. Bad.

Link to Mel Gibson telephone “conversation”… one of four.

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Pomegranate Rosewater Smoothie

With its pink hue, our Pomegranate Rosewater Smoothie embodies the calming essence of Paris in spring. Pomegranate and rose have been used in ceremonies as offerings to welcome divination and lucid dreaming.

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3.3.1 Contexts explained

When music is printed, many notational elements which do not appear explicitly in the input file must be added to the output. For example, compare the input and output of the following example:

cis4 cis2. | a4 a2. |

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The input is rather sparse, but in the output, bar lines, accidentals, clef, and time signature have been added. When LilyPond interprets the input the musical information is parsed from left to right, similar to the way a performer reads the score. While reading the input, the program remembers where measure boundaries are, and which pitches require explicit accidentals. This information must be held on several levels. For example, an accidental affects only a single staff, while a bar line must be synchronized across the entire score.

Within LilyPond, these rules and bits of information are grouped in Contexts. We have already introduced the Voice context. Others are the Staff and Score contexts. Contexts are hierarchical to reflect the hierarchical nature of a musical score. For example: a Staff context can contain many Voice contexts, and a Score context can contain many Staff contexts.

Each context has the responsibility for enforcing some notation rules, creating some notation objects and maintaining the associated properties. For example, the Voice context may introduce an accidental and then the Staff context maintains the rule to show or suppress the accidental for the remainder of the measure.

As another example, the synchronization of bar lines is, by default, handled in the Score context. However, in some music we may not want the bar lines to be synchronized – consider a polymetric score in 4/4 and 3/4 time. In such cases, we must modify the default settings of the Score and Staff contexts.

For very simple scores, contexts are created implicitly, and you need not be aware of them. For larger pieces, such as anything with more than one staff, they must be created explicitly to make sure that you get as many staves as you need, and that they are in the correct order. For typesetting pieces with specialized notation, it is usual to modify existing, or even to define totally new, contexts.

In addition to the Score, Staff and Voice contexts there are contexts which fit between the score and staff levels to control staff groups, such as the PianoStaff and ChoirStaff contexts. There are also alternative staff and voice contexts, and contexts for lyrics, percussion, fret boards, figured bass, etc.

The names of all context types are formed from one or more words, each word being capitalized and joined immediately to the preceding word with no hyphen or underscore, e.g., GregorianTranscriptionStaff.

See also

Notation Reference: Contexts explained.

Other languages: česky, deutsch, español, français, magyar, italiano, 日本語, nederlands.
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LilyPond — Learning Manual v2.18.2 (stable-branch).


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We know that cats, though independent, still need our help to have optimal healthy lives. At Limestone Companion Animal Hospital in Bartonville, Illinois we focus on helping owners keep their cats healthy and living a happy life. Unlike dogs, cats have a tendency to try and hide their illnesses or injuries. This is the reason regular wellness visits are so important for your feline family member. Similar to dogs, cats like to be adventurous. Microchipping is a reliable way to reunite you and your feline friend if they get a bit too curious and wander off.

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Former Lincoln City Mayor Don Williams took to Facebook Saturday with a video that shows a man making off with charity funds from his Redemption Thrift store in Taft.

The man can be seen in a video — captured by Williams’ surveillance system — taking a jar intended to go to Children’s Evangelical Fellowship, one of the assorted charities Williams donates his sales and customer’s extra change to.

Redemption Thrift was started this year by Williams to fill a void left after Goodwill shut down during the height of COVID-19. All kinds of items can be found at the store. From clothing to exercise equipment to tables and Atari games.

According to Williams, the man asked him if he wanted to buy a knife and when Williams told him no, he said he was just waiting for a ride and wandered the store.

Redemption Thrift theft

The video shows the man grabbing the jar and leaving the building.

“He maybe got 15-20 bucks,” Williams said. “Usually I hide the jar when I’m not in the room, but I got distracted by duties and left it out.”

Williams said he noticed the jar was missing when a customer didn’t want their change and he couldn’t find the charity jar.

Williams has since replaced the stolen funds with his own money to make it whole, saying he wouldn’t let someone come between his mission to help charities with his thrift store business. Williams also said he forgives the man.

Redemption Thrift, 1206 SE 48th Place, is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. If you know the man in the video, call Don Williams at (541) 669-0085.

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  1. “stealing from himself” that’s pretty generous. My thought is the guy is a
    dyed in the wool scumbag and will eventually rob the wrong person and
    find himself leaving somewhere in a tarp.

  2. Stealing, period, and especially from children
    This man is also stealing from himself, the opportunity to become a better human being; someone who gives his life and time for the benefit of other human beings.

  3. This BentScum is a Donation/Tip Jar thief .…probably traveling a circuit between Newport and Lincoln city….probably his specialty. Someone knows him and can I.d. him; then arrest him : CommunityService @ Redemption Thrift as a Greeter for 30 days !

  4. I’m glad the former Mayor is doing something for the community, but it
    doesn’t include this pathetic sub-human making off with the amazing fortune
    of 20$ in cash. Maybe he has too much dignity to stand on a corner with a
    sign that says “I need a bottle of liquor”. Maybe IGA south has him on
    video as well.

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