Phoebe

Catcher In The Rye
Phoebe Caulfield is Holden's younger sister and his foil. She is in the fourth grade at the time Holden leaves Pencey Prep. In some ways, she can be even more mature than him, even criticizing him for childishness, although she clearly idolizes Holden. Holden also idolizes her, in a way. She is the only character who seems to understand her brother's disturbed personality. Near the end of the book, Phoebe attempts to run away with Holden out west. Holden refuses to take her, and in the end he refuses to leave altogether, becoming a "catcher in the rye" for Phoebe.

Blackmail

Eagan man sentenced in blackmail plot; Eric Leroy Syverson sent threatening letters to 22 teachers, coaches
BY KATIE MINTZ
SUN NEWSPAPERS
(Created: Saturday, January 3, 2009 10:34 AM CST)

A 39-year-old Eagan man charged for attempting to blackmail 22 teachers and coaches from area schools was sentenced Friday, Jan. 2, in Dakota County District Court.
Judge Katherine Messerich ordered Eric Leroy Syverson to spend 180 days in jail, five years probation and a pay $300 fine. Syverson was also sentenced to write letters of apology to the victims and complete a psychological and cognitive skills evaluation. He pleaded guilty in September to one count of conspiracy to commit coercion, a felony. According to a Dakota County District Court complaint, on April 16, 2008, Syverson taped letters to the residences of 22 male teachers and coaches in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District. The letters threatened to ruin the men's careers unless they delivered $1,000 cash to a Dakota County park April 18. The perpetrator, who claimed to be a fellow staff member and former police officer, said if the money was not produced he would cause DVDs of adult and child pornography to be found with information to falsely link them to the teacher or coach. Each letter also suggested that a female student might come forward and falsely claim that the teacher or coach was making inappropriate sexual advances, or that a male student might falsely claim that the teacher or coach offered him money for naked pictures.

Brooklyn Center

Woman remains critical following stabbing in BC apartment
BY SARAH WOLFE
SUN NEWSPAPERS
(Created: Friday, January 2, 2009 4:07 PM CST)

A 26-year-old woman underwent surgery and remains in critical condition after being beaten and stabbed multiple times by her live-in boyfriend in their Brooklyn Center apartment early Tuesday, Dec. 30, police said.The man, 27, apparently called authorities and told them "I killed someone," Robinson said. He said the man and woman lived together in the apartment and have an infant child, who was at the home at the time of the incident.

Eller lawsuit alleges Minneapolis police destroyed evidence

Eller lawsuit alleges Minneapolis police destroyed evidence
By ABBY SIMONS, Star Tribune
Last update: January 2, 2009 - 10:50 PM


In april 2008, Eller from the minnesota vikings was put in jail, and allegdly is the reason for hospitalizing police officers. But in court there was suppose to be a video that showed what happened that night, but it got "misplaced"/destroyed according to Ellers attorney. He allegedly hit and threatened two officers who had tried to arrest him on suspicion of drunken driving and fleeing police. Eller is scheduled for trial later this month.

ohio

4-year-old abandoned at Ohio highway rest stop after intruder fatally shoots mom at home
by:Associated Press
Last update: January 4, 2009 - 1:45 PM

A four year old boy was foudn wondering around a rest stop in ohio, on friday January 2, 2009 after being abandoned by a stranger. Earlier that day, a man walked into the four year old boys house without knocking, shot his mother, stole two computers, and kidnapped the little boy. Then left him at the rest stop about 75 miles away from his home.

Life is a Game

Catcher In The Rye; J.D. Salinger
Chatper Two
“Life is a game, boy. Life is a game that one plays according to the rules.”
- Mr. Spencer
Here Mr. Spencer tells Holden that ge need to start to play by the rules. Even though he feels affection for Holden, he eminds the Holden that he faild him, and even forces him to listen to the terrible essay he handed in about the ancient Egyptians. Finally, Spencer tries to convince Holden to think about his future. Not wanting to be lectured, Holden interrupts and leaves.

Holden

Catcher In The Rye J.D. Salinger
Chapter One
Dear Holden,
Why did you have that break down? Everytime i read what you have written I just can't understand why you broke down. Also why are you so bitter to your brother D.B. yeah he sold out in hollywood but he is happy with his life, and he is your brother. I also wish you told more about Pencey Prep, I understand how you dont like it there and everything, and they people are the best, but what about the school!! and outside your dorm? What about life outside of that!?
from,
maddie