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Paul Quinn College has found a way to score big on the football field--without playing a single down.Paul Quinn College has found a way to score big on the football field--without playing... more
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Denver Westword...
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Matthew Weatherspoon sentenced to 30-months probation for slashing bulldog puppy in face
By Michael Roberts Wed., Nov. 9 2011 at 12:33 PM
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In June, Matthew Weatherspoon claimed that he had repeatedly slashed a five-month-old bulldog puppy in the face out of self-defense. "I'm not a crocodile hunter," he announced.
Neither is he in jail -- not now. But he's been given thirty months of supervised mental health probation and more for the crime.
The puppy, named Diamond, reportedly nipped at the nineteen-year-old Weatherspoon -- a common-enough occurrence given the dog's age and the likelihood she was teething. But he reacted in a most uncommon way, slashing at her face and eventually stabbing her a total of five times.
Weatherspoon then reportedly tossed the dog out of his apartment at 6875 Iliff Avenue because he was upset she was bleeding all over the place.
Fortunately, the puppy was found wandering nearby and immediately transported to a veterinary hospital, where she underwent three hours of surgery. She was subsequently placed in a medical foster home, where she remains at present.
For his part, Weatherspoon was arrested on suspicion of aggravated animal cruelty. But when he sat down for a jailhouse interview with interview with 9News anchor Kyle Clark, he had plenty of excuses for his actions.
His reaction to the anger generated by the story? He told Clark he could imagine why people might be angry at him, and "I'm angry at myself, too," he acknowledged, "But I had no clue what to do at the time. I was panicking. It was either fight or flight."
Why not choose flight? After all, it wouldn't have involved stabbing. But Weatherspoon didn't go there, at least in the portion of the interview broadcast. Instead, he insisted that "the only people who can sympathize with me are the people who have been attacked by animals. I'm not a crocodile hunter. I don't know how to deal with animal attacks other than to defend myself."
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Problem is, cops didn't see any visible bite marks on Weatherspoon, whose previous record included busts for drug possession, assault and resisting arrest. But he still maintained that he'd suffered injuries: "She chipped my tooth. And my arm's all scratched up," he said.
He had plenty of time to heal; he's been in custody since his arrest. But after considering Weatherspoon's upbringing, the Denver District Attorney's Office determined that a thirty-month supervised probation sentence with mental health treatment was a better solution than imprisonment. In addition, he's been ordered to do 100 hours of community service and pay $6,800 in restitution -- and he can't own a pet until his probation has been satisfactorily completed.
And afterward? That's an unpleasant thought...
Click on link (above) to see a larger version of Weatherspoon's mug shot plus two 9News reports -- initial coverage followed by the aforementioned interview.
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Denver Westword...
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Baltimore City Council candidate Adam Van Bavel is a City Paper Readers Poll "Best Do-Gooder". AVBforBCC is running as an Independent in District 10 in this November's election and he's also Baltimore's Most Interesting City Council candidate.Baltimore City Council candidate Adam Van Bavel is a City Paper Readers Poll... more
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Students from Emerson College spend their Spring Break doing community service in the panhandle of Florida. The creek restoration project required students to plant irises in the water to prevent flooding and filter the creek--which runs into the bay--to avoid pollution from runoff. The creek was located in Lincoln Park in Valparaiso, Florida.Students from Emerson College spend their Spring Break doing community service in the... more
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Andrew Quay Wee Meng, Law Student, Repeatedly Stomped Bird Because It Allegedly Scared Him
The Huffington Post
Posted: 03/17/11 02:58 PM
A 25-year-old law student was sentenced to 120 hours of community service yesterday for repeatedly stomping an ibis to the point that it had to be euthanized after the bird apparently scared him while he was eating a sandwich in Brisbane, Australia.
The Australian reports that Andrew Quay Wee Meng was eating lunch when a bird "snuck up from behind" him and jumped onto his table:
Quay Wee Meng threw his food down, wrestled the bird to the ground and stomped on it five times. The court was told the bird's wing was shattered and a blow to its neck caused it such difficulty in breathing that it had to be put down.
Meng's lawyer explained in his defense that he has had a heightened fear of birds ever since he was "attacked by a large crow," and that this may have provoked the future lawyer's rampage.
But Meng was not given a harsher sentence because of his "youth" and his lack of a criminal past, according to the Australian paper The Herald Sun. The judge also explained that a conviction might keep Meng, who just finished his law degree, from getting a job.Andrew Quay Wee Meng, Law Student, Repeatedly Stomped Bird Because It Allegedly Scared... more
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Time to get the feds under control!!!
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"In late 2008, Shannon Varney, now 27, found himself in a difficult place. He had just lost his job as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs--a casualty of the economic crisis that had settled in--and prospects looked bleak. But his misfortune would take him down an unexpected path to an entirely new career.
When first laid-off, Varney was left hurt, depressed and embarrassed. As his unemployment continued, he “sank into a funk.” He found comfort in his family and by preparing for the Boston Marathon. Varney’s training gave him structure and discipline. It was “downright therapeutic,” Varney said.
It was then Varney had a realization that would change his life and his career. “This would be a pretty powerful program for some population who is down on their luck like me,” he said"
Read more: http://www.ypnation.net/yp-profile-shannon-varney"In late 2008, Shannon Varney, now 27, found himself in a difficult place. He had... more
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General Larry Platt: A Real American Idol
--Somewhat sadly, General Larry Platt may now be forever better known as the "Pants On The Ground Guy," rather than for his years of activism.--
Platt is not just some William Hungian TV clown angling for 15 minutes of YouTube fame. His real legacy in fact extends all the way back to the '60s, when he was a teenage crusader for the Civil Rights Movement in Georgia.
That's right: General Larry Platt isn't just a wannabe American Idol, he's a bona fide American hero. The man was even honored with his own holiday in Atlanta, Larry Platt Day, on September 4, 2001, for his "priceless and immeasurable contributions to society" and "his great energy and commitment to equality and the protection of the innocent and for his outstanding service to the Atlanta community and the citizens of Georgia."
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http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/realityrocks/301708/general-larry-platt-a-real-american-idol/General Larry Platt: A Real American Idol
--Somewhat sadly, General Larry Platt may... more
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A short teen made film about a young disabled woman from New Hampshire and her chance to give back to her community.A short teen made film about a young disabled woman from New Hampshire and her chance... more
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When Phoebe Russell set out to tackle her preschool teacher's assignment to perform a community service project, she set herself a goal she called "really big." It was so big, in fact, that Kathleen Albert, her teacher at With Care Preschool, had to explain that raising $1,000 for the San Francisco Food Bank by collecting and redeeming cans "might be a bit ambitious for a five-year-old."
But Phoebe — in the way that awesome kids do — plowed ahead with her plans. She was determined to help people who needed food. When she called the food bank to ask whether her idea could work, they told her that $1,000 could help feed thousands.
Read the full story and see photos of Phoebe's project over on Tonic:
http://www.tonic.com/article/five-year-old-donor-feeds-17971-people/page-1/When Phoebe Russell set out to tackle her preschool teacher's assignment to... more
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With presenting sponsor GE Energy, Hands On Atlanta Day has grown to be one of the largest days of volunteerism in the country, mobilizing more than 10,000 volunteers in service projects throughout metro-Atlanta. Hands On Atlanta Day volunteers will renovate public schools, take part in environmental projects, make much needed repairs to seniors’ homes, and so much more.With presenting sponsor GE Energy, Hands On Atlanta Day has grown to be one of the... more
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An affluent young married couple with a failing marriage learn to lose their superficial values by helping others. Music Fire by Strive (http://strivemusic.com) and also for the first time The Moviestorm Theme written by Andrew Barnabas for Moviestorm. Music used with permission from the artists. Written, produced and directed by Lucinda McNary. This movie appeared on Time Warner Cable On Demand, channel 113 in Kansas City over the Christmas holiday season. I would like to remake this as a non-holiday type theme and publicize food pantries all over the US, if there is interest by any other TV networks in using this video.An affluent young married couple with a failing marriage learn to lose their... more
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3/11/2009--Introduced.
Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act - Establishes the Congressional Commission on Civic Service to make recommendations to Congress for: (1) improving the ability of individuals to serve others; (2) training leaders in public service organizations to better utilize individuals committed to national service and volunteerism as they manage human and fiscal resources; (3) identifying solutions to the barriers that make it difficult for some individuals to volunteer or perform national service; and (4) building on the foundation of current service and volunteer opportunities. Specifies topics to be addressed by the Commission, including deterrents to service, a mandatory service requirement, and the need for a public service academy.3/11/2009--Introduced.
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I’m pleased that the House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan GIVE Act -- legislation to usher in a new era of service in this new century. I want to applaud all those who have worked so hard to see this bill through the House, and I am eager to see the companion legislation, the Serve America Act, passed through the Senate so I can sign it into law.
This legislation will help create new opportunities for millions of Americans to serve their communities and help us meet our most pressing challenges, from rebuilding our schools to providing opportunity for those in need, from helping America’s veterans to helping get us on the path to energy independence. At this moment of economic crisis, when so many people are in need of help and so much needs to be done, this could not be more urgent.
We know that government alone is not the answer to the challenges we face. It will take all of us taking our share of responsibility. And while government can provide the opportunities to give back to our communities, as I hope it will through this legislation, it is up to each and every citizen to seize those opportunities. It is up to every one of us to do his or her small part to make the world a better place.I’m pleased that the House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan GIVE Act... more
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Congress has completed work on the Fiscal Year 2009 budget. March 11th the President is expected to sign the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act, which would provide funding for programs across the government for the remainder of Fiscal 2009. The funding level for the Corporation is $889,866,000, broken down as follows:
AmeriCorps Grants: $271,196,000
AmeriCorps VISTA: $96,050,000
AmeriCorps NCCC: $27,500,000
National Service Trust: $131,075,000
Senior Corps: $213,785,000
RSVP: $58,642,000
Foster Grandparents: $108,999,000
Senior Companions: $46,144,000
Learn and Serve America: $37,459,000
Innovation and Demonstration: $18,893,000
Evaluation: $3,891,000
State Commission Grants: $11,790,000
Salaries and Expenses: $71,715,000
Office of Inspector General: $6,512,000Congress has completed work on the Fiscal Year 2009 budget. March 11th the President... more
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One month from beginning a yearlong federal prison sentence, rapper T.I. was in court again Friday, but this time he wasn't in the hot seat.
The 28-year-old performer, whose real name is Clifford Harris, spoke to a group of high school students half of whom are serving juvenile sentences.
T.I.'s appearance was part of 1,000 hours of community service he must complete as part of his guilty plea a year ago to federal firearms charges.One month from beginning a yearlong federal prison sentence, rapper T.I. was in court... more
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As you know, this year we celebrate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King on Monday, January 19th.
President-elect Obama has placed the call to all American's to participate in a national day of service to “Renew America Together.”
With sincerity I ask you to check out the site and think about what you can do in your community.
The site will help you find organizations and community events that will allow each of us to feel as if we are taking the necessary steps to change America for the better.As you know, this year we celebrate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King on Monday,... more
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