The sisters bluntly declared the action illegal and branded it "domestic terrorism." Their cattle were auctioned off. But three bulls were bought by a Californian, Boone Tidwell, who returned them to the owners, declaring they had been dealt "a bad deal."

Landlords have to live, no?--You probably know that many folks in Washington, D.C., could use some decent, affordable housing. Finally it’s becoming available. A wire service reports: "Luxury apartments are being built here at a rate not seen in decades. Some 3,300 high-rise units are under construction. It’s estimated that two-bedroom units in one building will rent for more than $3,300 a month."

Most likely tale of the week--The top brass hat at Camp Pendleton, California, complains the marines aren’t getting proper training in digging foxholes because of environmental restrictions.

So why try?--"Despite the millions of dollars spent to protect American lakes, streams and bays, a large number of them remain too damaged to use for fishing, swimming or drinking water, a federal report says."

Must be an addiction--The Times of London reports "more people are working long hours despite a government campaign aimed at the culture of staying too long at the workplace." The number of workers putting in more than 60 hours a week has increased from 12 to 16 percent, despite the "Work Life Balance" campaign waged by the Labour Party government. For women working 60 hours plus, the rate has swelled from 6 to 13 percent.

But equal right for all to sleep under a bridge--In downtown Los Angeles, some workers who are homeless gather at one edge of the downtown office buildings. They sleep in cardboard boxes or atop flattened ones. A small percentage win a cot at church flophouses. Those more fortunate can rent a room at area hotels. Every 28 days, though, they have to move out and make do. Then they can move back. Thirty consecutive days would give them tenant status and a whisker of legal rights.

You got a wealth problem?--In Hollywood Hills, some 45 minutes from Skid Row, a two-house compound was for sale last week. Yours for $9-million plus. Owned and designed by Al Coribi, who designed buildings for the Justice Dept., the compound is described as "secure."

It has the usual features--numerous bedrooms and toilets, etc. Security features include a roof heliport, and the main house includes a "bullet resistant core" [?] and a "panic room." Plus an "Ocean to City view." Which may include adding a telescope to keep an eye on Skid Row.

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