CHAPTER XXV

BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX

Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

_Bowser the Hound._

Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh. There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound. Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

"You're a hard-hearted old sinner," declared Blacky, as he prepared to fly in search of Reddy Fox.

Old Man Coyote grinned. "It is every one for himself, you know," said he. "Bowser would do his best to catch me if he had the chance. So if he is in trouble, he can stay there for all of me."

It didn't take Blacky long to find Reddy Fox. You see, it was so early in the morning that Reddy had not retired for his daily nap. Like Old Man Coyote, he was just returning from a night's hunt when Blacky arrived.

"Hello, Reddy!" exclaimed Blacky. "You certainly are looking in mighty fine condition. That red coat of yours is the handsomest coat I've ever seen. If I had a coat like that I know I should be so swelled up with pride that I just wouldn't be able to see common folks. I'm glad you're not that way, Reddy. One of the things I like about you is the fact that you never allow your fine coat to make you proud. That is more than I can say for some folks I know." What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. What's the name of the bird?
2. and what did he say to the old man Coyote?
3. What was the response?
4. And where did he want the dog to do?
5. sorry about that! What was the dog's name?
6. Is it likely that he will come back?
7. who was the bird going for from up above?
8. Time started closing in on me sorry about that one! Was the wolf young or elderly?
9. Yes! Did the bird finally get to his friend after searching above?
10. was his friend already asleep?
11. why not?
Answer: 1. Blacky the Crow
2. You're a hard-hearted old sinner
3. It is every one for himself, you know
4. Stay there
5. Bowser
6. No
7. He was searching for Reddy Fox.
8. Old if you mean the Coyote
9. Yes
10. No
11. It was too early

(CNN) -- Denied a proper buildup to the Australian Open for the second year in a row, Maria Sharapova has taken out her injury frustrations on some of the host country's most promising young male tennis players.

The planet's highest-paid female athlete will line up in Melbourne for the 10th time next week, confident she has overcome the neck problem that ruled her out of the Brisbane International earlier this month.

The world No. 2, who was hampered by an ankle injury before going on to lose last year's final, will play 105th-ranked fellow Russian Olga Puchkova in her opening match.

"I would have loved to come in with a few matches, but sometimes circumstances don't allow that," she told reporters on Saturday, having earlier presented the global launch of her new candy line "Sugarpova."

"To me I'd rather be going on to the court knowing that I'm healthy. Yes, I might be a little bit rusty, but I'll work my way through it. I'm experienced enough to know the adjustments I have to make in those types of circumstances. I went to Brisbane. I certainly would have loved to step on court and play those matches."

Instead the 25-year-old, who won the season's opening grand slam in 2008, got into shape with matches against male opposition.

"I think one of them got a wildcard in the main draw," Sharapova said. "One of them was really on top and then I got really mad. I think he had eight set-points and I ended up winning the set. What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. Who launched Sugarpova?
2. Where was she?
3. Where's that?
4. Was she there for another event?
5. How old is she?
6. How old is she?
7. Where is she ranked in her sport?
8. How does she rank for pay?
9. Is she recovering from an injury?
10. Just one?
11. What kind of injury?
12. Who will she play against?
13. Where is she ranked?
14. How many times has Sharapova played the Australian Open?
15. Did she win last year?
16. What got in the way of her game?
17. Is she annoyed by her injury this year?
18. What did she miss out on the same month due to her injury?
19. Does she think she's healthy now?
20. What did she win in 2008?
Answer: 1. Maria Sharapova.
2. Melbourne .
3. Australia.
4. Australian Open.
5. 25.
6. 25 years old.
7. The world No. 2,
8. Planet's highest-paid female athlete.
9. Yes.
10. Yes.
11. Neck problem.
12. Russian Olga Puchkova.
13. 105th.
14. Ten times.
15. No.
16. An ankle injury.
17. Yes.
18. The Brisbane International.
19. Yes.
20. Season's opening grand slam.

Los Angeles (CNN) -- Authorities confiscated an antique gun and some bullets from the home of Charlie Sheen after a search, the actor's divorce attorney said Friday.

Mark Gross told reporters he did not believe that by having the items his client was in violation of a temporary restraining order taken out against Sheen this month. Gross said no drugs were found and police were courteous during the Thursday night search -- a sentiment authorities echoed about the actor.

"Mr. Sheen was very cooperative and we are done," said Los Angeles police spokeswoman Norma Eisenman.

The actor took to Twitter immediately afterward, informing his 2.5 million followers, "the LAPD were AWESOME. Absolute pros! they can protect and serve this Warlock anytime!!! c."

The restraining order was filed March 1 after Sheen's estranged wife, Brooke Mueller, requested it, alleging that he had threatened to kill her.

"I will cut your head off, put it in a box and send it to your mom," Mueller claims that Sheen told her late last month.

The revelations were in a court document that resulted in a court order that removed Sheen's twin boys from his home.

The restraining order states Sheen cannot possess, have, buy or try to buy, receive or try to receive, or in any other way get guns, other firearms or ammunition.

It came to the attention of the Los Angeles police department that Sheen is the registered owner of firearms, Eisenman said, and the search was conducted to see if any firearms or ammunition were in his possession. What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. WHAT DID AUTHORITIES CONFISCATE?
2. Whos home was it confiscated from?
3. What was the supposed act of violation against the restraining order?
4. Were drugs found during the search?
5. What did Charlie say on twitter following the search?
6. When was the restraining order filed?
7. What does the restraining order include?
8. What did he allegedly say?
9. How did this get discovered?
10. DOes Sheen own firearms?
11. Why was Charlies residence searched anyway?
12. How did police feel Charlie acted during the search?
Answer:
1. an antique gun and some bullets
2. Charlie Sheen
3. having the items
4. no
5. the LAPD were AWESOME
6. March 1
7. alleged that he had threatened to kill Brooke Mueller
8. I will cut your head off, put it in a box and send it to your mom
9. The revelations were in a court document
10. yes
11. to see if any firearms or ammunition were in his possession.
12. cooperative