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Equifax committee says executive stock sales weren’t insider trading

Mallory Locklear

The eyes of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the US Department of Justice have been focused on some questionable stock sales initiated by three Equifax executives a month before the data breach that exposed 143 million US consumers' personal information was revealed to the public. Those agencies have been investigating the sales, which amounted to nearly $1.8 million, and are working to determine whether they were the result of insider trading. However, CNBC reports today that an Equifax committee has reviewed the sales and found no signs of misconduct.

The Equifax employees in question are CFO John Gamble, President of US Information Solutions Joseph Loughran and President of Workforce Solutions Rodolfo Ploder. The three dumped $946,374, $584,099 and $250,458 worth of stock, respectively, a few days after the company learned of the breach and around a month before Equifax announced it to the public. The three have maintained that they didn't know about the data breach when they sold the stock. However, shortly after the major breach, which took place between May and July of this year, was disclosed, reports surfaced that the company had also fallen victim to an earlier breach, which it learned about in March. That information put the spotlight on Gamble again, as he also ditched a large chunk of stock worth a whopping $1.91 million in May.

The Equifax committee, which was formed by the company's board, looked at the August stock sales from Gamble, Loughran and Ploder as well as those of a senior staffer in investor relations, Douglas Brandberg. The committee released a six-page report today detailing its findings and it concluded that none of the executives knew about the breach prior to initiating their stock sales, that the sales were properly approved as per Equifax policy and that they did not constitute insider trading. These findings were based on dozens of interviews and information pulled from 55,000 texts, phone logs and other documents, according to Equifax.

However, whether the DOJ and SEC will come to the same conclusion will remain to be seen.

  • This article originally appeared on Engadget.


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Join us for the 36th Annual Southwest Popular Culture and American Culture Association Conference, February 11 – 14, 2015 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The conference theme this year is "Many Faces, Many Voices: Intersecting Borders in Popular and American Culture."

The Area Chair for Stardom and Fandom of the Southwest Popular Culture/American Culture Associations ( invites paper or panel proposals on any aspect of stardom or fandom.

Proposal submission deadline: November 1, 2014. (Please see below)

Any and all topics will be considered, although we especially encourage proposals on:

The reciprocal relationship between stars and fans
Impact of celebrity and fame on identity construction, reconstruction and sense of self
Reality television and the changing definition of 'stardom'
The impact of social media on celebrity/fan interaction
Children and stardom (Little Rascals to Toddlers and Tiaras)
Celebrity/fame addiction as cultural change
The intersection of stardom and fandom in virtual and physical spaces
Celebrity and the construction of persona
Pedagogical approaches to teaching stardom and fandom
Straddling the stardom/fandom line: big name fans, bloggers and aca-fans
Anti-fans and 'haters'
Fan shame
Gendered constructions of stars and fans
Studies of individual celebrities and their fans
Studies focused on specific fandoms
Historical studies of fandom and fan/celebrity interaction

The list of ideas is limited, so if you have an idea that is not listed, please suggest the new topic. We encourage submissions from multiple perspectives and disciplines.

Submit 250 word paper or 500 word panel proposals to: Choose the area "Stardom and Fandom" and input your information as directed.

Please remember that there are monetary awards for the best graduate student papers – we encourage you to apply! Papers in the Stardom and Fandom area could qualify for several awards, including the Diana Cox Award for best paper on images of women in popular culture, Euro Pop Award for best presentation on European popular culture, Peter C. Rollins Award for best paper dealing with a popular culture issue, Richard Tuerk Science Fiction and Fantasy Award for outstanding essay related to science fiction and fantasy, and the Post Script Award in film studies. You can see the full list at:

Also please visit for information about the organization's new, peer-reviewed journal, "Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy."

Deadline for proposal submissions: November 1, 2014. Earlier proposals are welcomed and will be responded to with all due haste.

Conference hotel:

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Phone: 1.505.842.1234
Fax: 1.505.766.6710

Register early for discounted conference registration and hotel rates, and to reserve space at the conference hotel as discounted rooms fill quickly. For more details on the conference, please visit the Southwest Popular Culture/American Culture Association:

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Christmas Rolls…

img_1852Whether you can make them or not- give the gift of Christmas Rolls. One of the most thoughtful things you can do is provide good rolls. Southerners love yeast rolls, especially during the holidays. Old Holiday Menus set our mouths watering with visions of  hot yeast rolls and melted butter dancing in our heads. We cut our teeth on yeast rolls made for special occasions. The best memories are conjured up when we smell fresh baked rolls.

  • We remember yeasty rolls made in school lunchrooms, we can still smell them.
  • Tiny soft rolls were made for teas, luncheons, bereavement tables or bridge parties.
  • Ladies went to Cobb Lane for the tiny Orange Rolls.
  • Even big men delighted in the basket of Orange Rolls brought out in Bogue’s Restaurant while they waited for their Meat and Three lunches.
  • Cinnamon rolls from The Electric Maid were a special treat.
  • Hand rolled to order, someone was assigned to pick up the rolls at Savage’s Bakery.img_1858

Some ladies had household help or a family member who always made the yeast rolls. Cookbooks abound with recipes for them, with notations:

  • These make a soft tender dinner roll.
  • These can be made ahead, just allow 2-3 hours for them to rise.
  • Can be shaped as desired but cloverleaf is best.
  • Allow several rolls for each dinner guest, be prepared with extra to run in the oven, if needed.

There were recipes for Bride’s Rolls, which were said to be easy- though most have so many steps I can imagine a young bride being reduced to tears.  Ice Box Rolls for the busy housewife who could make yeast rolls days in advance or even the night before. Then there are the full-on – you-better-know-what-you’re-doing recipes for Parker House Rolls, which came di-rect from Boston. Only the most experienced baker would attempt these!

I am always amazed at how many men can artfully discuss their memories of yeast rolls from days gone by. I’ve always had an uneasy relationship with yeast. As a bride I could not figure out for the life of me, how to make a decent dinner roll! The shame of serving Brown and Serve rolls that came in plastic bags from the grocery store. Apparently I was not alone. Along came Sister Schubert® rolls, busy Southern cooks breathed a sigh of relief. The holiday menus began to add her rolls – ‘Are you going to bring the rolls? get Sister Schubert’s®. Even Julia Reed, the famous southern journalist served them at her swank dinner parties in New York City. They still rule the holiday dinner tables. I now have another favorite. img_1850

A lady named Millie Ray began making wonderful rolls for her bridge parties in the late 1970’s, they became so famous in the Birmingham area and beyond that in 2010, Millie Ray’s® went commercial. I love her rolls! Instead of Sister’s round pan, Millie Ray’s come in a square tin. Her rolls are still hand rolled and cut for the homemade look. Busy ladies simply do not have or take the time to make homemade rolls often, but we want them! I once gave a busy lady with a large family a stack of these delicious rolls- she still says it was one of the best gifts she ever received. Are you looking for a last minute gift for the one who has everything but time on her hands? Make her Christmas morning easier! Whether you buy Sister’s or Millie Ray’s- buy at least three types.  I buy Orange Rolls which can be served any time, Yeast or Dinner Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls. Stacked and tied with a red bow- add a Christmas Card with a personal greeting- ‘Don’t worry about the rolls Darlin’.  img_1854

For Christmas morning- all three can be used on a Breakfast Buffet, Orange and Cinnamon Rolls and Yeast Rolls filled with a sliver or two of Ham, truly an entire meal from just a stack of rolls!  Christmas Rolls may be the perfect gift- delicious, consumed and well remembered, a welcome addition to any meal. Give the gift of Christmas Rolls!

Love y’all, Camellia

* This post is not a paid advertisement for either Sister Schubert’s® or Millie Ray’s® I just happen to love them! And they are made right here in Alabama! As are Marshall’s Biscuits® which wouldn’t be a shabby addition to the stack of yeast rolls! That makes them extra good in my book.  Look for them online or if you are extra blessed, in your local grocery store’s frozen food section. All photographs are obviously mine.

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  1. Yeast rolls are my favorite! My mother made the best yeast foods. From strudels to cinnamon buns, the smell was intoxicating! I’ve recently seen the Sister Shubert available locally but not the Millie’s. We have Rhode’s up here. I’ll have to take another look. You are right about brown and serve. Yes I do them but only when the rest of the meal is so good no one will notice!

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    1. oh I’m dyin’ here, love your mother’s yeast breads!! Sister Schubert did so well a national food company purchased her brand! She started in her church kitchen! Millie Ray’s may be available online- so funny about the Brown and Serve! yes ma’ good no one notices and here they made up herb butters and novice ways to disguise the brown and serves! xoxo

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      1. that’s interesting- our most common are a blend of butter, fresh chopped basil, thyme or tarragon/marjoram …hey! it’s all good! but I do love these Millie Ray’s… if not overbaked, they are a good substitute for homemade- xoxo

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  2. I am from a country where people don’t usually eat rolls or bread for dinner…but i do. I love breads for dinner over chicken or any protein at hand.

    And this christmas roll gift idea might be a good change for my usual christmas gifts..

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The MAZDA 626 2.0 85kW (115ps) is a 1,991 cc petrol engine vehicle.

It affords an overall fuel economy of 33.20 MPG (or 27.64 US MPG) and emissions of 205 g/km.

This vehicle is in UK car tax band K costing £285.00 for 12 months' tax or £156.75 for 6 months' tax. For more details see Car Tax Bands.

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Extra-Urban 41.50 MPG
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Carbon Monoxide 0.766 g/km
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NOx Emissions 0.04 g/km
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At Octopus Property, we’re different. We’re committed to providing exceptional customer service throughout the lending process, making sure we get the right decision for the borrower, as quickly as we can. And if we agree to do something, we’ll do it. Our flexible approach to lending and commitment to customer service has won us numerous awards. But we’re not about to get complacent. We keep listening to our customers and enhancing our product range and service levels, to give each of our customers the best possible experience. It’s property lending the way it should be.

We are a specialist property lender with a genuine appetite to lend. Unlike other traditional bridging finance companies, we offer both short-term bridging loans (many for a matter of months) and extended bridging facilities allowing customers loan terms of up to five years. We offer some of the largest loans in the bridging finance industry, ranging from £50,000 to £25 million. We don’t rely on wholesale funding lines and we have full discretion over the money we lend. That means we can deliver rapid decisions and completion within days.

About the role

The residential development book currently comprises c. £500m of development assets across c. 80 loans. The Book has been structured off stretched senior debt lending (up to 85% LTC) and we are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to help manage this growing book. The successful candidate will have a detailed understanding of development finance, including development cash flow analysis, visiting sites, speaking to borrowers & brokers and originating deals. The candidate will receive excellent support from senior management, as well as the wider team.

• Origination and execution of residential development deals
• Researching new residential development enquiries to assess the suitability of the security and in turn, recommending appropriate terms (LTV, rate, term and interest treatment)
• Meeting and assessing suitability of the proposed developer/borrower in terms of experience etc.
• Viewing all properties prior to completion and discussing any issues arising
• Reviewing property valuations and interrogating assumptions and methodology
• Writing deal synopses
• Assist the Credit Manager with legal process and associated due diligence - Valuation, QS report and Legal Pack
• Achieve and exceed sales target as set by the Head of Sales
• Work with External Business Development Manager to manage, build and maintain relationships with existing and new brokers alike
• Present the Octopus proposition at required team meetings and trade shows
• Hold face to face meetings with brokers and clients
• Attend networking events as required

• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets
• Exceptional phone manner, face to face manner and communication skills
• Experience in a similar role and having a background dealing with developers
• Experience in recognising and discussing various build methods confidently with borrowers and QS
• Strong understanding of the risks involved with residential development lending and the ability to identify and mitigate an early warning signals
• Ability to understand and discuss market trends within the residential development sector and how they impact developers and lenders
• Strong and flexible work ethic
• Service focused
• High quality interpersonal skills
• Positive winning mentality
• Attention to detail
• Relevant IT knowledge (particularly Microsoft Office including Excel)
• Ability to thrive in a high pressured environment

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• Customer Obsession is about putting the customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do. We achieve this by listening, by making the complex simple and by delivering on our promises.
• Focus on Impact is about making things happen. It’s about recognising and avoiding the distractions. And it’s about executing really, really well.
• Better & Better is about having the humility to recognise that everything can be improved. We want a culture where everyone can put forward ideas and where people at all levels seek out, learn from and react positively to feedback.
• Personality matters - at Octopus, we want people who are willing to roll up their sleeves, are passionate about what they do, and who retain their humility despite all they achieve. We are honest, open and decent, always.

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Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm; Overtime as needed

Department Overview
The Student Financial Aid & Scholarships (SFAS) department is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals by providing financial guidance and assistance within the guidelines of regulatory requirements. Through educational endeavors and student outreach, SFAS remains a vital contributor to UNT's enrollment success.

Job Description
Student Services Specialist I - Counselor position is a professional position that will process financial aid and assist in providing comprehensive service to customers relative to federal, state, and institutional regulatory requirements, awarding financial aid, calculating federal need analysis eligibility, performing detailed technical duties, conducting financial presentations, and maintaining professional knowledge.

Additional job duties include, but are not limited to:

* Assess and adjust cost of attendance budgets and financial need calculations
* Review and provide detailed explanation if necessary regarding the federal definition for student dependency evaluations
* Counsel and/or route incoming inquiries regarding financial aid application process, available programs, need analyses, verification requirements, satisfactory progress, aid awarded, and ineligibility for aid
* Assume accountability for and maintain knowledge for federal, state, and institutional guidelines and regulations
* Determine and explain the Expected Family Contribution formulas and calculations
* Review Satisfactory Academic Progress and assist in processing appeals
* Engage in scheduled presentations throughout campus and community events
* Assist and participate in annual Financial Aid Help Sessions.

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The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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The successful candidate will possess an Associate's Degree and one year of office administration experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required:
* Proficiency in MS Office.

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The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

* A Bachelor's degree
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Get Up To Speed on Augmented Reality

Last week, ACRL published my entry in their Keeping Up With… series. In it, I provide an introduction to augmented reality and discuss some of the ways that it is being used in education and at libraries. While I don’t think that the technology has yet reached the point where all libraries should be using it, it is a topic that libraries will want to understand, particularly as publishers are starting to integrate augmented reality into their books. Check it out if you are interested in a brief overview of the topic or are looking for some augmented reality tools to try.

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Interesting Fact About the Reading Room: Students at Abraham Lincoln voted on the theme of the reading room and selected “Reach for the Stars.”

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Happy Chili

IMG_4165Today is Abby’s birthday.

Today is Candice’s birthday as well (wave, Candice). Last I heard she is getting to go to Medieval Times for her dinner … jousting … horses … food … oh my.

So, if I lived near her, I would definitely make her an Almond Joy pie, or an Almond Joy cookie, or bar or something, but she will have to make do with my love from afar.

Abby, on the other hand gets to decide what we are having tonight for her special 15th birthday. The kids always surprise me with what they choose, and Abby was no exception this time.

Our swim coach sends us out emails periodically about practice, meets, information about volunteering, that sort of thing. Recently, he sent out an email that he got from the USA Swimming website regarding the student athlete’s diet. They are kids; they swim, sleep, eat and go to school. Sometimes it seems like its in that exact order. Keeping up with the nutritional needs of a teenager swimmer is difficult. Girls, especially, it seems. The article listed the top three nutrients that the typical teenaged athlete isn’t getting enough of.

Iron. Vitamin D. Calcium.

When this article was presented to us, I read it. Twice.

“Female athletes, in particular, are at greater risk for this deficiency due to menses and exercise.” Jill Castle, MS RDN

This got me thinking …

Abby is always very tired. Part of this is her schedule. 3 hours of swimming/dryland a day. School for 7 hours a day (which, coincidentally, I read an interesting article on here …). Being fifteen. But I wondered if she could benefit from increased iron in her diet.

We’ve dropped away some from red meat within the last year. To combat Abby’s fatigue in any way possible, I’ve decided to look for sources of iron for her. This includes using a cast iron skillet to cook with, but beyond that, I’ve made a conscious effort to add back in one more day of red meat. Since all the kids swim, and most of them are girls, I figured one more day wouldn’t really hurt, and it might actually help. I also have begun reading labels (as I always read labels) specifically looking for sources of iron.

Spinach. Dark meat poultry. Beans. And, of course … red meat, in proper portions.

We’ve had conversations about this and now Abby asks, what has the most iron in it, this … or that? (Actually, I’m quite proud.) She puts spinach on every sandwich, in every salad, eats the black beans and rice I put on her plate, and when I asked her what she wanted for her birthday dinner? Good, old-fashioned chili.

So, in honor of her birthday, here is my chili recipe.

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 lb. lean stew meat, cut into small chunks
Olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 green or red pepper, diced
2 long carrots, peeled and diced small
3 cans diced tomatoes
2 cans beans (any kind you like, I use pintos and black beans)
1 bottle of hearty beer (stout, ale etc.)
2-3 T. chili powder
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. celery salt
1 Bay leaf
salt to taste
1-2 T. sugar

Brown meat, breaking into pieces, remove from dutch oven. Drain grease/fat (if there is any), add back in 1 T. olive oil and cook vegetables until soft. Add back in the meat, stir, and add in beer to deglaze. Add tomatoes and beans (I don’t drain my beans, but you can if you want), spices, salt and sugar. Cook on low for about an hour. Turn off heat and let sit until you are ready to eat! (I usually make it around lunch time and heat it back up before dinner, but that’s me …)

Here in the south, we serve chili over rice with cheese, jalepenos, scallions, onions, cilantro and tortilla chips … but however you like it.

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Monday, 26 December 2016

It can be so amazing to get together with loved ones to enjoy a feast of delicious food, good conversations, laughter, play a few card/board games, to watch festive movies, sing-a-long to cheesy classics and simply be in one another's company.... It must be Christmas, ha-ha!!

I'm very blessed, as are many of you, to be able to indulge in life this way - God willing, I know for sure that I can see my family every Christmas and, together, we will ensure we all have the most awesome time celebrating the season! It's incredibly upsetting that for one too many Christmas is not a 'holiday' they have the privilege of, owing to a long list of reasons that would fill this entire article!!

In fact, the biggest heartache for me during 2016 was coming across so many who were at some sort of disadvantage; not being able to progress through no fault of their own. From the homeless couple I met near Box Park in Shoreditch, London [UK] to the young people [under age 17] going through very difficult times and the single mother unable to feed herself due to the cost of living and raising her child, 2016 had my eye balls see A LOT, all of which I was deeply affected by.

During 2016 I gave back whenever the opportunity presented itself, wherever possible, and within reason, simply to see others smile. Once again, one of my goals for 2017 [TWENTY-SEVEN-TEEN, good grief] is to use the platforms available to me to support others in some way. I'm determined to make this happen and am working towards something I very much hope will do well....

This is my last blog entry for 2016, straight off the back of a wonderful Christmas spent with my immediate family!

I hope you will each have a super jolly time for the remainder of 2016 and a splendid New Year. Thank you so, so much for supporting this blog [to date, it has received 47,000+ views worldwide], my radio journey [almost 5 years] and all other endeavors I have pursued over the years. I hope to have your continued support throughout 2017. God bless, folks x

Make the last days of 2016 COUNT!!

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Sunday, 18 December 2016

Quite a number of people have asked me about the above based on some tweets and Instagram posts so, I thought I’d share with you what I do to indulge in a bit of rest and relaxation! Hope you find this useful…

Sunday - Home Spa bath.
It’s like a sauna and steam which helps [me] with body aches and pains! Prep the day/night before if you can.

  • Make sure you give your bathroom, especially the tub, a thorough clean.
  • Set aside any calming oils and your favourite scented shower/bath wash.
  • Decide what music you’ll have play in the background [soothing riddims].
  • Lay out your essential body lotions and clothes.
  • Making sure the bathroom windows are shut, run your bath [add the oils, bubbles etc].
  • Have a light, healthy snack and be sure to take a bottle of water into the bathroom with you.
  • Once run, put your music on and set your phone to silent.
  • Dim the lights, if possible, or turn them off and lay out mini candles to help you relax.
  • Include soothing oils, some bubbles and a lush bath bomb for extra moisture.
  • Ensuring the temperature is right for you, sink into your tub and indulge in steamy, fragrant relaxation!
  • TIP: If you struggle [for whatever reason] to quiet your mind, instead of music, read a motivational book whilst the bath is running and take it with you to read once you’re in the bath.

My essential products used for my home spa bath:
Snow Fairy [used to create bubbles and soften my skin]
Lavender oil, just a few drops unmixed [calming scent]
Olbas oil, 2 drops [for sinus and headache relief]
Faux mini candles [for ambience and relaxation]

Monday – Thursday
I meditate [either first thing in the morning, before my workout, or just before bed] and make sure that I put myself in a quiet space to do so. The aim is to pause my thoughts and free my mind; to just be completely still and peaceful for 10 – 20 minutes. I don’t believe there’s a one-size-fits-all where meditation is concerned so, how you mediate and for how long is entirely up to you! Drinking some water beforehand helps and you ought to be in comfy clothing, in a relaxing and quiet environment that enables you to switch off. Doing this actually gives me a lot of energy and has me feel super positive afterwards. The challenge with meditating is making sure you do not allow your mind to wander onto things, people, or subjects that are negative, or upsetting.

I try to read as much of my chosen book as possible [always something funny, uplifting and positive, or educational in some way – Oprah’s What I Know For Sure is an excellent read!!] For me, it works best to take my book to bed with me and read a few chapters before I snooze. Since doing this I either have really amazing dreams, or I don’t dream at all. Either way, insomnia is not such a problem anymore! Remember how often I would tweet about that? Ugh! Not The One!!

It’s all about feel-good music! As a child, I remember my mother would [usually on a Sunday morning] have us [3] wake up to some country and western, soul, rhythm and blues, or reggae that she would be singing and dancing along too! Sometimes we would join her for a sing-a-long and a little boogie!! It was so much fun and a lot of laughter was shared so, this is something I have continued to do in my own home once a week and I flipping love my one-woman raves!!!!

There you have it! Simple but, super effective ways to get and keep your mind [and body] right throughout the coming months. Always better to surround yourself with the things [and people] who add to your happiness. From your mind is right you’re less likely to go wrong, which is what you want for 2017!!

Enjoy the festivities, folks! Lots of love x

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Sunday, 11 December 2016

Some ideas for Christmas gifts and treats, either for your loved ones or yourself. If you don't get down with the festivities, it doesn't matter, you can still purchase these amazing products for upcoming birthdays etc. This post would have been too long if I listed the contents of every item and also included images for each product so, please click on the links for pics and info of those that take your fancy. These will make fab gifts for anyone. Plus, I've included a BRILLIANT GIVEAWAY worth £230.00 courtesy of a superb Blogger!! Enjoy! x

Boots Children's Photo Keepsake Case
I am so into their skincare range but, they do, of course, have other amazing products!

Bubble Tea Bath & Shower Hamper Gift Set £15.00 [her - online only]
Beckham Homme Duo Set £3.75!
Emoji Selfie Kit £3.50 [kids]

Lush Under the Mistletoe

LUSH [Vegan friendly]
Really, really hope someone will buy me some goodies from here for Christmas!! Frigging LOVE the stuff!!!!
Under the Mistletoe £32.95 [her - x6 SUPER lush products!]
Gift Card starting at £5.00 [him]
Butterbear £19.95 [kids - x4 items including honey soap!]

The Body Shop Shea Ultimate Collection
Shea Ultimate Collection £35.00 [her]
Bath it Up Santa £8.00 [kids – strawberry and mango shower gel + bath sponge]

My number one stop for essentials, all year round, for yonks now! I happily bop around my local store picking up [mostly household] products which I’ve no complaints about. So, if all of the above are out of your price range [nothing wrong with that] you can check out the Christmas Selection at Poundland. It's always about the thought behind the gift and not the amount you've actually spent so, feel no way to see what festive bargains you can find at your local discount stores!

Happy Christmas Shopping, folks. I hope this post is useful.. Scroll to the end of this post for something extra special courtesy of *Nicola Millington x

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Monday, 5 December 2016

9 months in my tummy, potentially the world of cravings, more aches and pains on top of those I already live with on a daily basis, nausea, possible frequent sickness, weight gain, stretch marks, fatigue, heightened emotions and the rest! See all of that I can handle.... The fact that, although we live in such a beautiful world, there are far too many horrid individuals living among us isn't something I can handle.

Aged 14, or 15, I remember having a conversation with my mother about being a parent one day and I said, "Mummy, I don't ever want to get married, or have babies". She didn't question me, her response was, "okay, no problem". At the time of sharing this post, I am 36, single and focused on my goals and my feelings about parenthood remain the same. The thought of becoming a mum sends my anxiety through the roof!

Not that I feel a need to justify my decisions however, I am so over being asked if I'm married and have any children, or when I'll settle down and start a family, followed by looks of utter disgust and disappointment when I reply with, "I have no intention of having a family of my own, thanks". Since when did it become compulsory? I've no interest in doing such things. In all honesty, the idea of getting married is absolutely fine although it would need to be incredibly low-key and inexpensive!

Life provides no guarantee that you, or your loved ones will always be safe and well. We can never know for sure if, when, or how we can protect those we love from experiencing awful things in their lives so, I've chosen not to place that burden or worry on myself any further by having children of my own! As I mentioned, the world is filled with far too much darkness for me to bring another human being into it who will, as a result of that darkness, have to go through way too many murky times. In addition to that, I just do not ever get that broody feeling when I'm around babies. I'm the one who will "coo", maybe hold them for a while and then smile real wide as I hand them back.

My mind is and has been made up for a good 22 years and while I frigging adore children so much, the role of auntie, occasional babysitter, youth worker etc are more than enough for me. I get to contribute to the positive and productive growth of our young people without becoming too emotionally involved or attached.

I think it is so wrong to try and make a woman [or man for that matter] feel as though they exist only for the purpose of reproduction and, or to imply that women above a certain age who are without a husband and children have less of a place in society, or within a 'social' circle. My position in this universe has nothing to do with whether or not I have, or will have a baby and everything to do with what I choose to contribute to the greater good of the world.

Although I am really pleased for those who make the choice to do so, I do not want to bring babies into this world and that, my readers, is that! The End!

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Welcome to Delicioso; A Celebration of Flavors ….

Chef Lynn Johnson is a self made success story who was trained in the kitchen  of his mother, Master Chef Leona Johnson.

“From an early age I would watch as my Mother prepared food with only the finest of ingredients and generous portions of her love.  Food, she would say, “is a way of bringing people together.”  And bring people together she did,  whether at the restaurant or around our dining room table, Mother’s culinary masterpieces put smiles on the faces of people from around the world and it was during those times that I would sit in her kitchen and watch her at work, and I would sample, (oh how I loved to sample), as she prepared many of her signature dishes. Those were the best of times.”_50P4791-Edit-Edit

Chef Lynn’s passion for food led him to design and write menus for restaurants, and then into the kitchen of some of those same restaurants as chef. As Executive Chef of the Natchez Grand Hotel, Chef Lynn has been instrumental in creating an environment of style and taste, offering specialized and healthy gourmet meals!

“My passion is to bring a casual elegance to  dining  by introducing flavorful foods from diverse cultures in  unique ways. My food creates an atmosphere of family and warmth, providing an escape from the chaos of daily life. You can taste the love infused in every morsel.”             -Chef Lynnie

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  1. Hi Chef Lynnie! I nominated you for the Dragon Loyalty Award. You don’t need to do anything about it, its just to say that I enjoy your blog. x

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Well, I am off to Disneyland to chaparone a band trip…  But I couldn’t leave without letting you know about some fun things happening on the blog next week…

Get-Known-Before-the-Book-DChristina Katz is back for a little Q&A about platform building.

As most of you guys know, platform building is the key to readership and getting known BEFORE the book deal.  Platform building is not limited to nonfiction writers.  It is becoming more and more necessary for fiction authors as well.

To help all of us understand a bit more on how to build a platform, stop by next week and see what a leading expert has to say on the subject.

And if you haven’t read Christina’s book Getting Known Before the Book Deal, you should.  It changed how I looked at platform building.

As an added bonus, Christina will be sticking around the blog to answer some questions.

So be sure to stop by next week.  I’ll post all of the deets on Monday.

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dreamstime_5555091Writing fiction is more than simply putting good words on paper, or telling a riveting story.  It involves the creation of characters that are 3-dimensional.  A well developed character is one that stays with you long after the story is finished.  Through their eyes, the reader is transported to another life, or another world.

The next few posts will focus on developing characters that are well defined, have a unique voice and add the necessary heartbeat to a story.

Some people like to start building characters from the base up – know what they look like, what their wants and desires are, etc.  I tend to have a different approach (typical).  I start with their voice.  A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about the voices in my head.  Not surprisingly, I literally HEAR my characters long before I see them or understand which story they fit into and what their role is.    So, when I build my story – and consequently my characters – I always start with voice.  Now, by voice I don’t mean the sounds they make; although this may be part of the process.  I define voice as the unique actions and behaviors of the character – the thing that makes them WHO they are.

For characters to feel believable to your readers, they must possess an authentic voice that is unique – not a collection of used clichés (the abused wife, the enraged alcoholic, the scared and lost middle-child, etc).  That is not to say that the characters have not experienced the things referenced above.  Maybe they have.  To be believable and riveting, however, they need more.  They need to be as unique as the people we come into contact with everyday.  They must be three dimensional.

To bring a character’s voice to life on the printed page, the author MUST speak from voice each time they refer to that character.  This can be very difficult.  Many times an author’s voice will replace the voice of the character, leaving the reader to feel as though the words or actions of that character are somehow disingenuous. Try this.  Think back to the last book you hated – besides poor writing style or overindulgent world building, why did you hate it?  Odds are it had to do with characters that behaved in ways that were not believable.  They were not authentic somehow.

Staying true to the voice of the characters is vital to the creation of a rich story.

One technique that has helped me learn to “stay in voice” didn’t come from the writing practices I’ve learned in class or at workshops.  It came from a combination of my experiences with theatre and the field of transformation psychology – method acting (or voice dialogue in psychology).

These techniques, though somewhat different from one another, focus on “becoming” something else – a character.  For method acting, it is about finding the aspects of the character you are portraying within yourself and pulling that aspect of being to the surface – literally becoming that character.  In doing so, the actor can create something so full that the actor falls away completely, leaving the audience to experience only the character.

Voice Dialogue is a similar process developed by Hal and Sidra Stone.  Defined as a way of getting in touch with the many aspects of personality that exist within each of us, Voice Dialogue teaches the participant to literally speak from various aspects of the self.

Both techniques have a practical application to writing, enabling the author to consistently “speak” from another characters voice.

Here are a couple of practices that may help with this process: a) write a letter to yourself (the author) from your character’s point of view.  This practice can unleash your subconscious creative mind and enable you to get in touch with your character more fully.  If you’re stuck in a scene, unsure of your character’s motivations, try this…ask to speak to that aspect of yourself (I know, sounds strange – but trust me, it WORKS).  For example, if your main character is Julie, ask yourself to speak to Julie.  Tell Julie what the problem is, stay still for a minute and write.  Odds are really good that you will be able to release that creative nature again and write from that perspective.  (I have a friend that calls it channeling her characters – perfect…)

For the next couple of days, try writing from different characters’ voices in the first person.  Pick a variety of characters – the broader the variety, the better.  After doing this for a while, read what you wrote.  Does it all sound the same?  If so, you may not be speaking from the character’s voice – but from the author’s voice.  Try it again.  Eventually you will be able to completely stay in the voice of your character – regardless of POV, scene changes or plot developments.  As you master this, you will begin to create characters that leap from the page and give your story the heartbeat it needs.

An added bonus – this technique will help you go deeper with your characters emotionally – much deeper.

Try these techniques and tell me how it goes…I love hearing from people.

Next time we’ll cover the character’s world and how to start building a character from scratch…

Until then, happy writing.

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  1. Excellent post, Chrsitine! Very informative and introspective. Thinking on it, I’m sure my theater days have helped me be a better writer. I can’t wait to read part 2!

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Good Afternoon CLMNWA Family,

No, this isn’t a computer glitch this is actually back to back posts by Pastor B and Christlike Ministries NWA. I am just seeing Scripture today that is shouting at me to write about them, and as y’all know as long is the anointing to write is flowing I’ll do just that.

It’s been a good day so far.  It’s started with some devotional time with my August 2016 edition of Charles Stanley’s In Touch Devotional. The worship music is flowing, and so too apparently is the anointing to write a few messages today. I still love writing these messages, and bringing the Word of God to you this way.  It’s just like I said in my latest post over on Pastor B’s Blog titled   “Don’t Just Post It…Do It” I feel like God is doing a less is more season this summer, and I’m hoping that is going to lead into Him opening a door for me to be able to re-enter the workforce.  So, it would be greatly appreciated if y’all would join me in praying for God’s favor, and that He would open a door to a job for me soon.

In the mean time, it’s not often that I come across the book of Jude, but it’s one of those books that when you read it you come to understand how power packed it is. There’s a lot of good stuff in these Scriptures, but I’m really going to be focusing in on one point, and that’s the reason for the title of this message.

So, let’s take a look at the Scripture, and then we’ll get into this message titled “Only One King’s Reign Will Never End”.

“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.” – Jude 24-25 (KJV)

There’s a day coming for those of us that are whosoever’s that have called upon the name of the Lord when we will finally be under the rule and reign of our King, and there’s also a day coming when all the other kings and gods and their followers are going to have their reigns come to an abrupt and final end.  That day will be at the end of the Great White Throne Judgment where all those who chose to reject Jesus will be sent away for all of eternity.

However, even right now today, we all know that it doesn’t matter who the President of the United States or the king of England or the pope of the Catholic Church is because the truth is still the truth no matter who believes it or not.  That truth, of course, being that it doesn’t matter who the kings or presidents or prime ministers or kings are because they’re not only all subject to the King of kings and Lord of lords…but they all receive their position because He appoints them.

“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.” – Romans 13:1 (KJV)

So, even now…as in right now…the one and only King of kings and Lord of lords is already ruling and reigning in His sovereignty, and while some of today’s leaders can be overthrown or elected out of office…the reign of Jesus Christ will never end.  There’s no one that can or will ever overthrow or overrule Him.  There’s never going to be an election, He never has to run a political campaign, and He never needs the endorsement of another.  He is the Endorsement. He is the President of presidents, the King of kings, the Lord of lords, and the Ruler of all rulers.

We, like Jude, use words like Glory, Majesty, Sovereignty, and Almighty to describe our God, and as we all know there are angels that have nothing to do but worship God all day and every day.  They never stop singing, they never stop praising, and that’s because there’s no other that can or will ever compare to our God.  The reason we praise Him and worship Him isn’t just because of what He’s done in, with, and through our lives…but because He truly is OUR King.  The reason we worship Him is because of Who He Is…and I don’t know about you but I am looking forward to being forever ruled by a loving King.

That is why we, like Jude, can conclude this message the same way He concluded his:

“To the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.” – Jude 1:25 (KJV)

Have a blessed day in the Lord.

Blessings & Grace ~ Pastor B

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The Investigators Weekend 3

By Cindy and Walt

It was 3 AM when Lucille’s front door opened. The very clean looking younger middle-aged young man entered. He probably came close to heart attack when Eddie spoke to him from behind the .38 cal wheel gun.

Eddie: Now I’m going to assume you are Lucille’s husband, so I’m not going to just shoot you.

Husband: (near panic) Yes I am. Who are you?

Eddie: My name is Eddie and I’m one of your wife’s associates.

Husband: She seems to have sunk to an even new low.

Eddie: Shut the fuck up before I mess up that pretty face. (Playing thug) Now there are some very bad people who might be targeting my team. I don’t like that one fucking bit. You can either stay here and protect your wife, or I am going to have her and your kids moved to a safe house. At the same time I will hold a press conference to explain why this is necessary.

I doubt that kind of publicity will be good for an international banker. You want to show strength, not how irresponsible you are. The choice is yours. Now go be your wife’s protector like you promised when you married her.

Eddie picked up the rest of his shit and walked out the front door. He walked to his car never giving May a second thought. He was absolutely sure that Lucille wouldn’t shrink from her responsibility for May’s safety.

He drove until 4:30 AM. It was a bitch staying awake. He had been sleep deprived since his foray into Mossberg two days before. Hell he still had the flash drive with the clone program and the camera’s memory card of what they had seen inside the apartment type condo.

Eddie hit the wall after he got inside the house. He didn’t even heat coffee, he just hit the sofa with a coverlet wrapped around him and crashed.

Lucille woke when her husband came to bed. She didn’t speak. She just turned away from him.

Husband: Who was the thug in the living room, one of you misfits?

She had once described her team as social misfits and world class fuck ups. She regretted having described them that way, but it was too late to go back.

Lucille: Did he have a talk with you?

Husband: Did you put him up to it?

Lucille: Actually I didn’t. If I were going to do that I would have had Wes do it. He would probably have broken some part of your body parts not needed to approve loans to petty dictators.

Husband: Which of the Neanderthals are you screwing?

Lucille: None yet. Now I’m going to sleep, so you can stop whining.

It was 5 AM when Wes left the projects to run. He carried only a spring loaded lock knife for protection. It was all he felt he needed against men who wanted to posture more than they wanted to kill.

He ran along at a slow pace while he looked the project over. It wasn’t as bad as some of the slums he had seen around the world. It was probably just as dangerous in its own way. The Gangs had a death grip and were squeezing the life out of the young people. Not all, of course, but a significant number.

It was depressing enough to want a drink at 5 AM. He didn’t stop by his car for the bottle of Vodka in the truck under the spare tire, but he sure as hell wanted to. The gang culture was like the warlord culture of the Middle East and Africa. They were like a disease with no cure.

The only thing to do was to eradicate them completely and to do it to all of them at the same time. You couldn’t leave anyone of that culture left. God hates a vacuum. If you left even one member of one gang they would spring up again like weeds. Until the powers that be were willing to do that there was no hope for the poor trying to raise kids in that environment.

Wes turned back to Salina’s home feeling helpless as he always did when confronted with social problems. He was much better at eliminating a purely military problem. Again he thought that it was too bad he had to hunt Swamp Dog when he felt so akin to them.

Salina awoke when Wes returned. She pulled his sweat soaked body back to the bed. The made love yet again. She loved the feel of him as well as the smell of him. What he loved about her was hard to explain. One of the things was her lack of planning. She never mentioned tomorrow in any planning context at all.

Mike had awakened in the middle of the night to the sensation of pain. He struggled from the bed and into the hall bathroom where he found the pills from his doctor at the free clinic. He was registered there under a generic false identity used by the Department of Justice.

With it he had been able to get painkillers without being in the system. Not being in the system saved him the hassle of paying a penalty for not registering with the IRS. The penalty was in lieu of proving he had income or assets. Mike was not one of the traditional working poor. He was one of the ever growing working poor who worked off the books. Almost untraceable until he applied for government subsidized benefits, like National Health Services treatment.

With the pills ingested he tried to return to sleep. He was prevented by his need to work out the problem of his being hacked and what they had or didn’t have. He began to review the contents of his files. The hacker knew what progress they had made.

Whoever he was, he also knows Rose Seabold was a target of their investigation. It was more important than ever that they find her. She could be a target of the hacker group as well. Not to investigate her but to silence her. Mike finally did drift off to sleep.

May slept better than she had in years. The bed was a dream and those sheets were to die for. She carried the dress she had worn the night before down the hall to knock on Lucille’s door.

May: (in an exaggerated whisper) Lucille, could I borrow something to wear home? I also need a ride. I am so sorry to ask.

Husband: So you are one of Lucille’s misfits. I have to admit you are better looking than the one who put a gun in my face. I’m considering filing a police report about that.

May took an instant dislike to him. Misfit my ass, she thought.

May: If I were you, I’d think twice about that. First of all your wife was in danger, and I’m with the DOJ. We can find out where your cell phone was last night, while the man with the gun was protecting the two of us. The papers love shit like that. Now give me one of your tee shirts to wear over this dress or I’m going to scream sexual assault.

Then May did the most unbelievable thing. She scratched Lucille’s husband.

Husband: (In surprise) What did you do that for?

May: DNA evidence.

Lucille came out of the room holding a tee shirt. She was also smiling since she knew that having a woman verbally abuse him, after Eddie had done the same the night before, was driving her husband crazy.

Lucille: Would you mind waiting? There is a Saturday tradition in this house. I always make pancakes and those little sausages on Saturdays.

May: Do you have blueberry syrup?

Lucille: No but I have strawberry.

May: Count me in.

It was afternoon when Mike finally got moving. Even so when he called Eddie he woke him

Eddie: What the hell do you want Mike you are supposed to be mending.

Mike: I had a thought last night. If someone cloned or hacked my computer memory they found the file on the drug dealer killing.

Eddie: So?

Mike: They also found all the files on Rose Seabold and all the files from the killing in detail. They are not going to have to be a weatherman to know which way the wind is blowing.

Eddie, along with every other lawman of his generation, had heard that phrase but he doubted that Mike knew the origin of it.

Eddie: Shit.

Mike: Yeah.

Eddie: Should I come by to pick you up or can you ride that scooter to the office.

Mike: I’ll meet you there in an hour, if that is okay. I just woke up and I haven’t eaten yet.

Eddie: Sure it will take me a while to get there as well. I need to find May and see if she is still with us. I am assuming you are going to see this through.

Mike: Oh yes.

Eddie: Good then I’ll see you in an hour.

Eddie: (Speaking into the cell phone) May I know you haven’t had time to decide if you want to be in on this any longer, but unless you do we have a problem that can’t wait, I need your decision now.

May: Lucille just dropped me at home. Give me a half hour to dress then I’ll pick up my car and be on the way.

Eddie: So I can count on you to be here in less than an hour?

May: Yes you can.

Eddie’s next call was to Wes and Salina who were still in the apartment watching some sports show. Eddie knew it only because it played in the background. Most likely it was to cover the sex noises. Neither seemed to be much of a sports fan to Eddie.

The final call was to Lucille.

Eddie: You might want to come to the office. We have some new information to explore.

Lucille: Oh and you couldn’t have explained all this last night?

Eddie: We sent them all home to decide if they want to quit, remember? I rushed the deadline but they are all in, so you need to decide how far in you are.

Lucille: What the hell are you talking about?

Eddie: Come down in about forty five minutes and we will see if we wish to redefine the mission.

They were all present at 3 PM so Eddie began.

Eddie: Michael pointed out to me that whoever broke into the office should be able to figure out quickly that we are trying to connect Rose Seabold to the Swamp Dog. They may be afraid that it will just be a matter of time before she decided to talk. At the very least they will be concerned about it.

So we have to consider something she did may cause her life to be in danger. Consequently we need to pull out all the stops and make every effort to find her right away.

Since everyone seemed to agree, Eddie presented the plan.

We are going to have to divide into two groups. One group needs to go talk to the people in Mossberg again and the other to the people at Church Camp. We have already decided that we are going to change the groups.

May and I will go to Mossberg and Wes and Salina to Church Camp. Each team will take a burner phone to use for all communications. I want both teams in place at the same time. If I can get Bart to give us something you two will need to follow up at Church Camp. We need to find her before who ever broke in here finds her.

Lucille: What about Mike. When you four poke the bear he might run to Mike to slow you down. I can find an office in the House Office Building for him. I can even get a Capitol Police Officer to drive him to work and back.

Eddie: If we all leave in the morning, Mike won’t need to be in place until Monday. Can you find him an office by then?

Lucille: I will be by his house Monday morning to give him a lift to his new temporary office. (Lucille gave Eddie a smile) Mike and I will have a grand old time while you four are gone.

Eddie: Well try not to have too good of a time or to spoil him please. He has work to do while we are gone. (Eddie handed Mike the flash drive.) So sometime in the morning we all leave for our respected assignments so that we can be on site at 9 AM without excuse.

May: Wes the only place to stay in County Seat is a crappy little Bed and Breakfast. If you don’t want to sleep with the local bug population, you might try commuting to College Hill.

Wes: Thanks. I don’t think you are going to like the accommodations in Mossberg any better.

Eddie (Pulling May aside) May, we have the furthest to drive. It’s a good ten to sixteen hours on the road if I drive. I have no idea how long it will take you to drive. I’m sending Wes and Salina in the company car, so you and I will be squeezed into my Econobox.

May: Okay.

Eddie: What I’m getting at is that if we want a good night’s sleep we need to arrive by 6 PM. Then we can get a good dinner and be ready for the next day. Or we can eat dinner on the road and try to get in before 9 PM.

May: Look, we are both grownups. Why don’t I spend the night at your place? Then we can leave about seven in the morning. Even driving slow we should get there around 9 PM.

Eddie: Okay but it’s not very comfortable in my house I’m still doing home improvements on it. (Turning to Mike) Stay by this burner phone. Sometime Monday we might want you to try hacking the Church Camp. In the meantime check Rose’s computer for information, but I have no hope for it.

Mike: There is always hope, as long as she didn’t toss the hard drive. Since everyone knows the files can sometimes be recovered that is happening more and more.

Eddie: Just do what you can and put a Trojan or worm on the Church Camp computer. Just be ready to monitor them somehow. I don’t care how you do it.

Mike: I can’t do that. What I can do is have it ready to implant as soon as you give me the word. They have a sweep of the files every four hours at least.

Eddie: How do you know that?

Mike: They have a legend in the dark arts, so I would expect no less from him. He may do it even more.

Eddie: Then do what you can. (To May) You want time to do anything else or will you be ready to go after the meeting.

May: Once we go by my apartment for clothes. I’m ready to leave for your house.

Eddie: I have to stop at a laundry before we leave town but that’s all. I dropped some off on the way into town this afternoon.

May: I feel better knowing we have a plan to fight back. I don’t have any idea why that would be.

Wes: Most likely because no one wants to be a victim. I totally agree and I’m glad the boss gave Mike the credit for it.

It was early evening when Eddie and May started the under thirty minute drive to his tenant farm. Eddie stopped at the Highway Plaza for a slightly later than usual dinner. They had Chinese. It didn’t look a thing like traditional Chinese. It looked more like wild rice with beef stew. There were a few Chinese vegetables and a mini egg roll kind of thing on the side.

May: I ate way too much, but it was delicious. Should we stop and get a bottle of wine?

Eddie: I’ll stop for you, but I don’t really want a drink tonight.

May: Well I do. If your place is as rough as everyone says, I’m going to need it.

Eddie: Oh who has told you about my place?

May: It’s not a secret is it? Lucille said there was a lot you had to do yet.

Eddie: We had a conference down here once, she brought her kids.

May: Yeah that’s what I thought. I need something to soften the blow of sleeping on the floor.

Eddie: Fair enough but there are no wine stores out this far. I can get you into a really nice convenience store. There are so many bedroom communities on this road, I’m sure they have wine. Probably not what you want, but wine of some kind.

Wes: We only have a five or six hour drive. We won’t have to leave too early. We could go on a picnic around a country road, if we left early.

Salina: I can’t afford to be gone any longer than the job requires. You know that. The people here depend on me.

Wes: That’s why I left the decision up to you. I really don’t know what is best. It could be that no one ever comes to you on Sunday.

Salina: They do come to me on Sundays. The people who work or who get cut on Saturday come in. I know there isn’t a lot of time for us, but you did know what my life was like.

Wes: Yes I know and I have tried to accommodate it since I have no life of my own. The poor and the wretched I can tolerate, but the bangers, with them I am having a hard time. Let them bleed out on the street. They make these people’s lives worse, not better.

Salina: Wes I am like a band-aid on a cancer. Sometimes I feel useless, and yes when I save one of these freaks, I feel I have let the community down. I know the community would be better off without them, but I can’t do that. That is for others. Mine is to save what life I can. Usually it is just an aspirin, but it is something.

Wes: You know that one day you will get caught in the crossfire.

Salina: Maybe, but at least I met you before that happens.

Lucille went home to play with her kids and watch Sponge Bob on TV with them. The TV show taught simple little moral truths that people could accept no matter what their big beliefs were. It was the beauty of mass marketing. Preach some universal truths no matter how you disguised it. Don’t go near some other universal truths. Why should you? Preschoolers don’t need to know about serial killers. Keeping them safe is our job.

Her kids learning about right and wrong from a sponge while she chased a band of Mercenaries seemed really strange. They weren’t really a band since they didn’t play music. Maybe they were really a tribe. Like one of those desert tribes. Hell they could even be a gaggle, a Rose by any other name was still a killer kind of thing. She knew then it was time to cut back on the wine till the kids went to bed.

Mike went home to have dinner with his mother. He decided he would go into his basement lair to study Rose’s computer records. His mom was antsy so he told her she should call her friend and go out. No sense in both of then staying home on a Saturday night.

Eddie: So this is it. Not much but it’s all mine. There isn’t even a mortgage on it.

May: (As she looked around) There is only one bed?

Eddie: Yeah but you can have it. It won’t be the first time I slept on the floor.

May: Hey I know my reputation as the team slut. You don’t have to sleep on the floor if you can control yourself.

Eddie: To be honest I think I would rather. You strike me as being impossible to resist and extremely high maintenance.

May: Well yeah I guess that is true.

Eddie: (smiling) I hope you brought something to sleep in.

May: That’s why we stopped at my place after dinner. Well to get clothes in general, but yes I brought my nightgown. You think I am high maintenance because I had you stop for my clothes.

Eddie: And for dinner and for wine on the way down.

May: Okay, but trust me I’m worth it.

Eddie: Not to me.

May: We will see about that.

Lucille: (to her sleeping children) Get up you lazy urchins. I have been up for hours slaving over a hot skillet making bacon and scrambled eggs with cheese. So let’s get a move on and brush your teeth.

She turned then walked away. She had a few more minutes to wait in the kitchen before she could go back in the room to get them dressed. Raising kids was a chore, but she did enjoy moments with them. Like those Sunday morning breakfasts. She also enjoyed the days spent in the park with them. Yes she did spend time on her iphone sending and receiving messages, but she was outdoors so it was better than being in the office.

She and the kids left their father sleeping. He had a strenuous night before after all, she thought. She longed to be in the country with Eddie or anyone else for that matter. Alas Eddie would be on his way to Mossberg by that time.

Eddie: Come on May you have been in the bathroom for an hour. It’s time we got moving.

May: You shouldn’t be bitching. I did let you go first.

She opened the door and walked past him still wearing his white tee shirt. Even though she swore she had her night clothes, she had to borrow a tee so as not to sleep nude. That would have been extremely hard for Eddie to ignore.

Eddie: Will you get a move on please. I want to be in Mossberg by morning.

May: It’s only a twelve to fourteen hour drive. We don’t have to be in such a hurry.

Eddie: May the way you dawdle, we will be two hours over breakfast. Then there is lunch and dinner along the way, we will be lucky to get five hours sleep tonight.

May: If I didn’t consider good manners and careful attention to grooming as a positive, I would be hurt. Instead, I’m just going to mark it up to your lack of a proper upbringing.

Fortunately she was smiling. She was also pulling on a lightweight sweater and jeans. Even though she was a little over weight she looked really good in that outfit. She was built to be a regular girl, not a clothes horse. She was not fat by any means but she was not a size 0 either.

May: Your car is not large enough for my suitcase.

Eddie: We got it here in the car.

May: Yes but it filled the whole trunk where will your clothes go?

Eddie: I’m wearing them. (He smiled) This small back pack has enough clothes for me. Most important thing to pack when traveling is the company credit card.

Wes and Salina slept late. It was well after nine when they dressed for the day.

Salina: (standing outside the bathroom) Why don’t you go to the store. I need some sausages and I can’t leave the apartment till noon. That’s what Lucille programmed into the machine.

Wes: She could have had them drop that thing entirely.

Salina: You know better. It’s court ordered. Now go to the store. I will give you a list.

Wes: Tell you what. I will drive out to the real supermarket to do your shopping. Why don’t you make a real list?

Salina agreed and made a longer list for him to take. He was glad to get away from her neighborhood. The scenery was much better in the parking lot of the suburban Food Lion, than the neighborhood bodega.

After Wes returned, they put away the groceries, then ate a quick lunch. They were on the road in the government car in less than an hour. They expected to be in County Seat before dark.

Even though Mike had heard his mother in the throes of lust, it hadn’t bothered him near as much as it had previously. Maybe he was growing up or maybe the novelty of it had worn off. Either way for 10 AM on a Sunday morning, he was in a good place. The scrapes hurt, but they also were drying up a little so they were on the mend.

His mom cleaned them for him after breakfast. She also re-bandaged the wounds as well as making sure he took the right pills and in the right dosages. Mike was surprised that she actually seemed to have a look of pride for him that Sunday morning.

Mom: Maybe when you get that ankle thing off, we can go out for dinner and dancing. I love to dance.

Mike: I’m not a very good dancer.

Mom: I’m sure I can teach you easily. After all, you are my son.

Lucille: Okay you two, march yourselves into your room and clean. I want all those toys in your toy chest and all your clothes in the hamper. Do it now chop chop.

To the boys it was a game they played on Sunday afternoon before dinner. She pretended to be a drill sergeant, then ended up doing most of the straightening of their room herself.

It didn’t matter that they got lost in the cleaning. It mattered only that they try and that she reinforces it.

Eddie and May stopped for a late lunch on Sunday afternoon somewhere in Virginia. One superhighway interchange was very much like another. They even had pretty much the same restaurants.

The signs were often different but the food was pretty much the same. The waitresses were a bit different as they got farther south. They went from college student with a smattering of single moms to more single moms with a smattering of college student.

May could see herself in their waitress. That would have been her she thought, if she hadn’t had the abortion. It was a scary thought. She almost brought it up for discussion, but decided she didn’t know enough about Eddie to trust that his reaction would have been supportive.

Eddie allowed May to drive his car after lunch. It was a mark of acceptance, even though she didn’t recognize it as such. Eddie was comfortable with her competence in some things, if not all things. It was obvious that he wouldn’t hand her a sniper rifle and expect that she would shoot the right people. He also wouldn’t ask Wes to defend him in court. Every task was tailored to the individual’s abilities. That’s why they called it Management.

While they drove, Eddie learned way too much about May. He learned all about her parents, and her friends at law school. He even learned about her sex life until he finally objected.

Eddie: Hold it May. I didn’t want to know about your childhood, but it did pass the time. I didn’t care how law school went for you, but it passed the time. I don’t give a damn about the DOJ, but it seems harmless. However trust me; I do not want to hear about your sex life.

Things got quiet in the car for a few miles then May started again.

May: I know I talk too much and I’m sorry, but somehow you remind me of my dad, only better.

Eddie: So you talk about this shit with your dad?

May: Well he knows I’ve had sex, but probably not that I have given blow jobs.

Eddie: Not to the President I hope.

May: No, a Senator once but no other politician.

Eddie: Great.

May missed the sarcasm. So she began to explain how she came to have the Senators cock for desert one night. Eddie was considering opening the car door and stepping out onto the highway from his car while going 75 mph.

While Eddie listened to May Prattle, Wes and Salina tried to find things to talk about. At least things that didn’t make them depressed. Wes knew that Salina had seen terrible things in Iraq and that she used drugs to escape and to cope. That habit followed her home and robbed her of her life. She had seen and done things that only a junky could understand. Wes understood even though his addiction was more complicated. It was still an addiction.

They talked about Salina’s brother and sister and her mother and father. They lived in Maryland. Not even Salina was sure how she wound up in DC. Somehow it is where she got arrested for beating a man during a robbery that had gone bad. Because of her military background she caught a break. The VA took her in to do her cold turkey period, then helped her stay clean for the first few months.

Then she went on a call with an ambulance and she felt it again. She felt like she had a purpose in life. A local priest got her probation with the ankle bracelet and helped her start the underground aid station. It didn’t take long to get her accepted in the community.

Wes and Salina stopped for dinner and sat at a booth in a casual restaurant.

Salina: You have no idea how I love American backyard food. Hamburgers and baked beans comes to mind.

Wes: French Fries and hot dogs?

Salina: Yes those too. I even love barbecued chicken.

Wes: That is one too far for me. Rubber chicken I cannot manage to get down. I do love barbecued pork ribs though.

Salina: God yes and that crap you Americanos call beer.

Wes: Hey it is beer. Just not very good beer.

Mike very carefully took a shower for the first time Sunday night. He was careful that the water didn’t soften the scabs on his scrapes. He was also careful not to touch them. He mostly washed his body and skipped his extremities. He felt that was a pretty safe move.

When he went into the kitchen where the medications were he was almost naked. He was wearing only his briefs. He sat on a stool at the kitchen island while his mother dried the scrapes, applied antibiotic ointment, then bandaged them. The two of them formed some kind of additional bond in the process. He wasn’t sure what it was and he didn’t want to explore it.

Mike: I should go get dressed.

Mom: Yes you should this is very unsettling.

Mike: Yes I know.

Mike stood and went to his room where he slipped on the loose running suit. He was able to sit around in it, because it was warm and soft and did not irritate his scrapes.

Since his joint pains were also dissipating, he was pretty sure he would be up to taking care of himself soon. He probably would feel better when he and his mother returned to their two strangers living in the same house status.

Lillian put the kids to bed then walked into her bedroom and contemplated the empty bed. She took a hard look at that bed. She decided that she was tired of sleeping alone. With that decision made she needed to decide what she was comfortable doing about it. She knew how much trouble she would be causing, but she also knew how much trouble her husband was causing her. At least she wasn’t thinking about killing him. Well, not just yet.

Eddie: I suppose we should drive over to Williamston to find a motel. I don’t suppose you would like to experience the night in a fisherman’s cabin.

May: You stayed there, is it worse than your place?

Eddie: Well it is certainly no better than my house.

May: In that case my vote goes to the Williamston Motel.

Eddie: Very well.

Twenty minutes later they were in the parking lot.

Eddie: What?

May: Can we get one room with two beds?

Eddie: Are you fearful about being here?

May: Yes and no. I mean, I’m not really concerned about someone coming to rape and murder me in my sleep. Then again all these people we are dealing with have killed other people for probably for a lot less reasons than what we are doing.

Eddie: Okay fair enough, we will share a room.

Clerk: Good evening would you like a room.

Eddie: Yes we would like a room with two full sized beds please.

Clerk: Of course sir.

Eddie and the clerk agree on a price then Eddie and May went to their room. The room wasn’t anything fancy, but it was what Eddie had requested.

Eddie: So May, is it satisfactory?

May: Absolutely. I know you think it is seriously silly but I can’t get over how seriously dangerous these men are.

Eddie: I don’t blame you, but we haven’t really been threatened ourselves. You know even the thing with Mike could have been just an accident.

May: If you really believed that you would never have had the office swept. You knew someone was beginning to fight back.

Eddie: Frankly I always err on the side of caution. You can’t replace people when they are gone. But I wasn’t surprised to find the office bugged either.

May: I think that being cautious is a good approach. Would you mind if we went out and bought some wine?

Eddie: You can, but I have a bottle of Beam Select, there is an ice machine and a coke machine so I’m good to go. If you like bourbon we can share.

May: Do you have a big bottle of Beam?

Eddie: Big enough.

Salina: You know it’s okay if you want to have a drink. I know you haven’t quit.

Wes: Actually I have. Not the officially carved in the wall kind of quit, but I haven’t had a drink in a while.

Salina: Well if you feel you want one, you absolutely can have it.

Wes: Thanks honey.

Salina: I realize that sounded a little strange, but you know what I meant.

Wes: Yeah I know. Now you listen to me. If we have to go into that Church Camp place someone may die. Are you going to be able to do that?

Salina: If we need to cut anyone’s throat you are going to have to do it. I can defend myself and you, but not commit a murder. Don’t matter what you call it.

Wes: That’s fair enough. Let go to bed.

May: When I was little, I wanted a pony.

Eddie: Hell half the kids in America wanted a pony at one time or another.

May: No, I mean I really wanted a pony. I prolly would have done anything for a pony.

Eddie: Well I certainly hope you didn’t have to do any anything too serious for a pony.

May: No all the men I knew were too honest to lie. If one of them had told me he had a pony he could give me, I would have done anything. I do mean anything.

Eddie: Like I said it’s a good thing nobody took you up on that.

May: Yeah it was.

It got really quiet a minute then May looked up into Eddie’s eyes.

May: I got date raped in college and I never reported it.

Eddie: You work for the DOJ. Track him down and arrest him.

May: Can’t do it. It will make me look vulnerable. If I do that no one will ever trust me again.

Eddie: May be some truth to that. So what do you need to do? Explain what happened.

May: The reason I didn’t come forward was I went to the guy’s apartment to have sex with him. He took my clothes off and got me into bed. It wasn’t my first time and I had enough bourbon to drink that I thought I was in love. After him there were his two roommates.

This is the first time I drank bourbon since. I guess I blamed the bourbon for the rape somehow.

Eddie: Well you are safe this time.

May: And if that is not what I want?

Eddie: Honey Mike is more your age than I am.

May: I know but I feel safe with you.

Eddie: You can feel safe. I will take care of you. There are no strings attached to the service. It’s just what guys like me do. We are the kind of guys who believe in Excalibur.

May left her bed and stumbled to where Eddie lay. Then she lay down beside him cuddled against him and fell asleep. Eddie wanted to move her when she was sound asleep but instead managed to pull the coverlet over them both.

She was right. She really shouldn’t drink bourbon, he thought.

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7 Responses to The Investigators Weekend 3

  1. The Mage says:

    Thank you for filling the wee hours. I trust and hope that your healing is progressing.

  2. KO says:

    Nice chapter! Lots of things going on, and, I’m not sure these guys are up for any full scale confrontations with the Swamp or Church Camp even if they think they are! Also interesting that they are talking about saving Rose now and not just bringing her in. 🙂
    Keep up the good work and THANKS!!

  3. jackballs57 says:

    Thanks for the Great read on this wet cold morning. Glad to hear you are fine and hope the fuzzy goes away. Have a great weekend.

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David van der Gulick(7) Colorado Avalanche

7th year left wing David van der Gulik(7) has received NHL call-ups in his last three pro seasons through his current team of contract, Colorado Avalanche. He also played 6 games for Calgary Flames, who picked him deep in the 7th round of the 2002 draft (#206 overall).

In 38 games he’s managed to connect for a pair of goals and 9 assists and skated in a career high 25 big league contests last season.

Although not an overly large player, at 5’11” 185 lbs. he has always managed to stay accountable on ice with a +7 rating.

He’s signed to a one-year, two-way deal, his third with the Avalanche; and at 29-years old his game continues to show improvement and there’s little reason to think that they will let him slide to another team anytime soon.

In 39 AHL games this season with affiliate Lake Erie Monsters he has 12 goals and 13 assists. He has 463 total regular season and playoff games to his credit, scoring 107 times and dishing 143 helpers.

He recently got his first recall of the lockout shortened campaign and once again had valuable contributions in the 3-1 despite playing only 7 minutes and 31 seconds. With injuries seemingly piling up, he could be in for an extended stay.

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Paul Carey(28) Lake Erie Monsters

Colorado Avalanche 5th round pick in the 2007 draft (#135 overall), rookie center Paul Carey(28) is another player that quietly had himself a good first pro season.

He spent his entire debut campaign with minor league affiliate Lake Erie Monsters scoring 19 goals and 22 assists with a +2 rating on a team that sits just outside of the 2013 Calder Cup Playoff picture. He also played a couple of games at the end of 2012 when

The 24-year old was also a good point producer in college hockey with Boston College Eagles. He won a pair of NCAA titles in 2010 and 2012 with them, and even scored the gwg in the most recent win.

The 6’1″ 190 lbs. forward signed a two-year entry level deal through 2013/2014, when he’s set to become a restricted free agent.

He has yet to earn his first NHL recall but if he continues to put up the numbers, he can almost be assured his number will be called.

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Council Watch, 5/12/08

With Palmer Court slated to be torn up for the pass-through (p. 107) and whatever else, City Council last night adopted a resolution to move the Farmers’ Market to Parking Lot 3 for the time being. Lot 3 lies south of Lincoln along Grove, between 3rd and 4th. Speaking as a person who set up a canopy to sell her wares [wink] a couple times a week for three summers, it’s not ideal so let’s hope those with skating rink ambitions don’t push for permanence. Besides pulling it away from businesses that have benefited from the market’s Palmer location, the site is too close to the tracks and too open to the southwest winds.

The Financial Advisory Committee was established last night. Congrats to the new members. Mayor Van Buer impressed me by stating that this group should have been formed “a couple years ago” and that it’s being overlooked was a result of getting caught up in the routine. It hit exactly the right note, IMO.

Alderman Povlsen invited people to unhand their keyboards (actually it might have been “come out from behind the blogs”) and have their say at the budget workshops next week. I assume he mostly means the very sharp critics at The Daily Chronicle rather than the less-richly pseudonymous folks at other local blog-haunts who do attend meetings on occasion. Nevertheless, it is an almost-personal invite so must be seriously considered.


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Whether you are a business or a family, Marion is a great place to invest. We take pride in our award-winning public gardens, waterpark, and holiday walkway of lights. Marion has an outstanding private hospital, innovative VA hospital, and a national cemetery. We are easy to access with one of the best airports in the state. Marion is home to the largest private college in Indiana, a state-of-the-art tech college, and exemplary public and private schools. While our schools hold many championship titles, our true champions are the citizens that make our community a special place to call home.

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All the Time in the World

As of December 31, I finished my last shift at work.
I had been looking forward to the day since most of my co-workers left to go back to school at the end of summer, since we cut the cashiers down to one working 7 hours alone every day, since everyone started getting on my nerves. It seemed like forever.

They kept trying to ask me to stay, as if having absolutely no formal obligations for an entire month or two is something completely unheard of. “So, you’re doing nothing in January?” “..yep.” “…Nothing?” “…yes, nothing really.”
I eventually started making up stories to make me seem less pitiful.

My life and plans have been strangled by my ludicrous work schedule since March, cut me some slack if I want to actually have some freedom in my life. You know how much it sucks to try and book a doctor’s appointment when you’re working 10 days in a row and the office closes at 5? Yeah.

No more poinsettias. Oh my god, I hate these things. They are sissies are super-sensitive to cold, so I had to personally wrap each and every one of them either in awkwardly shaped bags that we’re always out of, or paper sleeves that are so cheaply made they are all glued together, leaving you standing in front of 10 watching customers trying to rip one out of its holster.
The things break so easily, too, and ooze a disgusting, poisonous white pus out of the wound. Yuck.

I told them maybe I’d come back in the spring. Hopefully I can move to another department, where I can just blissfully water plants all day without being tethered to my cash register of broken dreams.

Okay, it wasn’t that bad. I adore my co-workers. I have never met such an awesome group of people in my life.

I now have a month to do whatever I want! Or two months, even! In hindsight, I probably should have tried to get into January entry at my top-choice school, but oh well. I love checking my email every day waiting for a response from one of the three outstanding universities. That never gets old.

Back on topic, what shall I do? As people of my generation in my climate know, getting off of Facebook and out of bed when you really aren’t required to is a bit of an issue. Maybe I’ll volunteer for the Canadian Blood Services and hand out orange juice. I mean, my one year of nursing qualifies me to yell for a real RN if someone is fainting, right? Maybe I’ll study my ass off in French! Maybe I’ll go to Brussels. I don’t know why, but Belgium seems awesome right now. I would totally go back-pack in Europe alone, because to be honest other people are just annoying. Unfortunately, out of the 4 grand I’ve got saved for school (and the impending taxes that are about to be given back), I can’t stand to spend half of that on travel, especially when I might have to pay for residence.

Who knows? For now, I will just revel in the fact that I’ll be able to respond to any social events I am invited to without worrying opening up the store the next morning at 8:45.

Freedom is a bit of a burden sometimes.

“I know they say people with sedentary jobs die sooner, but really, do you want to live longer if you have to spend it standing all day?”

Thoughts of a cashier.