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Steve Chapman on Head Start and Other Federal Failures

For
decades, Head Start has consistently disappointed anyone who
expected it to make a real difference in the fortunes of the poor.
A 2010 study by the Department of Health and Human Services
concluded that though there were modest benefits to participating
kids, they soon evaporated. “The benefits of access to Head Start
at age four are largely absent by first grade for the program
population as a whole,” it admitted. “For 3-year-olds, there are
few sustained benefits.” Our elected officials generally agree that
withholding money from social programs shortchanges the poor,
writes Steve Chapman. They fail to notice that for the most part,
providing money has the same effect.

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from Hit & Run http://reason.com/blog/2013/11/18/steve-chapman-on-head-start-and-other-fe
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Shooting Reported In Front Of SocGen Towers In Paris

Another day, another shooting, this time however in Paris, and one involving French mega bank SocGen.

From SocGen’s official twitter account.

Confirms that one man opened fire in front of the SG towers. No injuries, the police are on site and investigating.

— Société Générale (@SocieteGenerale) November 18, 2013

More as we see it.

via Zero Hedge http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/zerohedge/feed/~3/LqNsIWPImdE/story01.htm Tyler Durden

Brickbat: Highly Immoral

In London, England, police
arrested street preacher Tony Miano for speaking insulting
words in public. Miano delivered a sermon on sexual
immorality and listed homosexuality and fornication as examples of
sexual sins. A woman complained, and two police officers were sent
to arrest him.

from Hit & Run http://reason.com/blog/2013/11/18/brickbat-highly-immoral
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Fayette County arrest reports — Oct. 29 – Nov. 11

The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the period indicated. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty:

Tuesday, Oct. 29 – Monday, Nov. 4

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Shadon D. Gay, born in 1977, of Sir William Court, Jonesboro, for DUI alcohol, reckless driving, speeding and less than an ounce of marijuana.

Lisa A. Hornsby, born in 1964, of Powder Creek Drive, Dallas, for probation/parole violation and crossing guard line with contraband.

via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-18-2013/fayette-county-arrest-reports-%E2%80%94-oct-29-%E2%80%93-nov-11

Former deputy gets 5 years for viewing child porn at work

A former sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to five years in prison for looking up child pornography websites on his sheriff’s department computer, officials have said.

Harry “Butch” Parris, 69, will serve an additional 15 years on probation after completing his five-year prison term, according to Fayette County Assistant District Attorney Robert Smith. Parris entered a guilty plea in court Aug. 23.

via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-17-2013/former-deputy-gets-5-years-viewing-child-porn-work

Six years today

Today is Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. Six years ago tonight, I was consecrated as a bishop in my denomination. It was one of the saddest days in my over 40-year career. Like a soldier promoted in combat due to the death or wounding of a superior NCO or officer, that is how I came to the office of bishop.

via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/blogs/david-epps/11-17-2013/six-years-today

Newnan dentist sentenced in drug case

U.S. Attorney Sally Qulliian Yates on Friday said Hugh Maddux, the former owner of a dental practice in Newnan, has been sentenced for drug distribution.

via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-17-2013/newnan-dentist-sentenced-drug-case

PTC woman dies in 8-vehicle pileup in Cobb

A Peachtree City woman was killed Thursday in a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 75 in Acworth Thursday afternoon, according to the Cobb County Police Department.

Barbara Phenicie, 71, was the front-seat passenger in a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country minivan that was struck from behind by a BMW which caught fire during the eight-vehicle pileup, police said.

Mrs. Phenicie’s husband, Dale, 72, and son, Jonathan, 38 were treated at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital for non life-threatening injuries, police said.

via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-17-2013/ptc-woman-dies-8-vehicle-pileup-cobb

Chopper gives Vietnam feel to PTC’s Veterans Day event

The unmistakable thunder from the rotors of a Huey helicopter provided an authentic backdrop to the Peachtree City Veterans Day observance Nov. 9 hosted by the Dixie Wing of the Commemorative Air Force.

The Huey was the workhorse of American troops fighting in the Vietnam War, and the ceremony was a special nod to the 40th anniversary of the end of that war, which claimed more than 58,000 American lives.

via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-17-2013/chopper-gives-vietnam-feel-ptc%E2%80%99s-veterans-day-event

New Senoia mayor Owens hopes to extend success beyond downtown area + mugshot

Councilman Larry Owens is the new mayor-elect in Senoia. Though he has been a part of local politics for nearly a dozen years, The Citizen sat down with Owens last week to get his take on issues affecting the city.

Owens has served on the Senoia City Council for 11 years. The city, especially the downtown area, has changed dramatically during the past decade and Owens said he ran for the mayor’s seat because he wanted to be part of the continuation of that unfolding process.

via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-17-2013/new-senoia-mayor-owens-hopes-extend-success-beyond-downtown-area-mugshot