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5 Rules for Creating the Perfect Event Hashtag
The use of hashtags has evolved beyond simply adding a "#" before keywords. Marketers are now taking the time to plan a hashtag strategy, resulting in a much stronger and more effective social media campaign.
If you've ever planned an event—whether it's a birthday party, family reunion, or full-fledged conference—you know that it takes a lot of time, preparation, and hard work. Beyond just nailing down the logistics, for large events to succeed you need to amplify and promote the heck out of them, especially on social media.
One way to do that is to—yes—embrace the event hashtag. And not just any generic hashtag will do. You need one that's unique, one that you can use across the land (or the internet) to promote the who, what, when, where and, most importantly, the why of your event. To paraphrase Field of Dreams, if you promote it, they will come.
Here are 5 rules for getting the most out of your event hashtag.
1. Name it
When creating a hashtag for your event, make sure it's:
- Relevant. Obviously, your hashtag should be related to your event. Use the event name, the topic of the event, or an abbreviation that's easy to remember (like #HPEDiscover, #RSAC, or #ConfabCentral).
- Unique. Pick a hashtag that isn't currently in circulation. A quick search will tell you if your hashtag is already being used for a different purpose. And do not—I repeat, do not—use one that may be easily confused with another. (We're lookin' at you, Burger King.)
- Concise. It's common to abbreviate the name of the event and then add the year (e.g., #CES2017). A shorter hashtag like this is easy to remember and allows for additional character space on platforms like Twitter.
2. Brand it
It doesn't matter whether you're on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram—use the same event hashtag for all content related to your event. This creates a branded hashtag that provides a clear way to track activity across all social platforms. This approach may take time, but stick with it! Consistency is key. Once the branding becomes clear, it will be easier for others to follow activities surrounding the event.
3. Promote it
Consistently communicate and promote your event hashtag. It should be visible on event signage, posters, presentations, websites, social channels, even your email signature. Encourage speakers, sponsors, and attendees to use the hashtag for their own social activity when sharing their thoughts before, during, and after the event.
4. Use it contextually
It's common practice to add hashtags to the end of a social message. But try using them contextually instead—it's more efficient and professional, uses fewer characters, allows for additional content, and makes the hashtag part of the conversation.
5. Track it
Despite the effort to promote and encourage everyone to use a designated hashtag for your event, inevitably someone will add their own twist. Keep an eye out and make sure to engage those who may be using the hashtag incorrectly.
For example, New York City hosts its annual fashion week event twice a year. Before Mercedes Benz dropped its sponsorship of the event in 2015, it was officially called Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and promoted with the hashtag "#MBFW. Yet there were many people using the hashtag #NYFW instead. To keep up with what's being said on social channels, make sure you monitor all hashtags that refer to your event.
Effectively using a hashtag for your event is just one aspect of running a successful social-media campaign. As simple as it seems, having a clearly branded and relevant hashtag will elevate your social presence. The hashtag acts as a virtual water cooler—a way for people to come together and discuss what's going on in one place. And as every marketer knows, word of mouth is a goal we all strive for.


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Van Kirk & Sons Pools & Spas Employee Dave Ross donated his time and resources benefitting Jack & Jill Children's Center this past Saturday at a Bowl For Change event in Fort Lauderdale. The event was setup by Chelsea Wagner of the Jack & Jill Children's Center and the turnout they say was extraordinary. "It was great to really see this terrific turnout we had!" Dave says. "For people to come out on what was a beautiful Saturday afternoon and just have some fun bowling, and as your having that fun, it's making a difference, that's huge!" Family and friends of Dave came out to show support while the bowling was icing on the cake. The event was part of the "Change the Odds" Campaign, a peer-to-peer fundraising effort to raise $25,000 in scholarships for the children at Jack & Jill Children's Center.
According to their website, The Jack & Jill Children's Center was founded in 1942 by the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale. They started as a day-care for women who needed to enter the workforce when their husbands went to war. They are the oldest nonprofit provider of early childhood education in Broward county. It now acts as a school for children of high-need working families, fighting to break the cycle of poverty in South Florida. They strive to achieve their mission by focusing on both the child and the family unit as a whole, offering family strengthening programs so that the entire household, children and parents alike benefit.
"This was a great event to just have fun, go bowling and while having fun you are helping children and families here in Broward County what could be better? Says Dave. Please contact Van Kirk & Sons Pools & Spas if you are looking to help or get involved more in the Jack & Jill Children's Center or to contact them directly, log on to www.jackandjillcenter.org!
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The ecotoxicological characterization of waste is part of the assessment as hazardous or non-hazardous according to the European Waste List. Despite its transfer into national law in the waste list ordinance 2001 no methodological recommendations have been provided to cover the hazard criterion (H14 ecotoxicity) which was taken over from the legislation on dangerous substances. Based on the recommendations of CEN guideline 14735 (2005), an international ring test was organised by BAM, FH Giessen-Friedberg and ECT GmbH. The background, organisation, methods, results and recommendations are compiled in this book.
Summary: Overview of the overall results of the ring test.- Background.- Additional investigations.- Presentation of the basic test battery.- Presentation of the additional aquatic test battery.- Additional investigations.- Further development and future application of biotests in waste characterization.- Annex.


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He was born on 20 April 1962 in Ljubljana. He first studied in Prague and continued his studies in Ljubljana. After the grammar school he studied architecture; during his studies he started publishing his photographic work all over the former Yugoslavia. In his first period he worked on portrait and theatre photography, and his lens caught most of important cultural events in the 1980s. In 1988 he became a free-lance photographer.
In the 1990s he got engaged in the organisation of group photo exhibitions. He has been acclaimed for a successful promotion of Slovene photographers abroad. After meeting with Jože Gale, architectural photography became his additional lifelong inspiration. His search for "the static in the dynamic", which is displayed in his theatre photos, continues in the search for "the dynamic in the static".
His artistic work has been published in different media outside Slovenia, in book editions, and in digital formats as promotional materials for the Slovene cultural scene. Already in the 1980s he made a large archive of theatre photos. He collaborated with the most important theatre directors and choreographers at the Slovene cultural scene.
His devotion to movement and space is evident in about every photo he ever made.
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Congress committee 2018-2019
Julian Stammers
Elvira den Hertog
Manal Benlamkaddam
Lieke van Dinter
Annemijn de Kleer
Dear members of the K.N.P.S.V.,
The K.N.P.S.V congress is an annual event with a combination of educative, cultural, sportive and festive activities. This event won't happen on its own. This year it is our honour to organize the 76th congress. But who are we? Well friends, it's my pleasure to introduce 'us' to you.
You all know that this year the congress is going to be organized by Utrecht. Well, not Utrecht, but 6 students from Utrecht. First, our lovely commissioner Annemijn. She is a critical lady with a bright view on the course of events. Arvid and Manal, our treasurers, will keep an eye on all money-related business. Their verbal-abilities and professionality are extremely useful. Our secretariat will be run by Elvira and Lieke. These well-organized ladies will keep track of all administrative business and will be in contact with our speakers and you guys of course. My job is to be the chairman. It will take a while for our congress to happen but behind the scenes we are already working on it. Luckily, our meetings are combined with lot of bad humour, fun trips and drinks. In summary we are very excited to organise the congress and we hope to see you there!
Best regards,
On behalf of the 76th Congress Committee of the K.N.P.S.V.
Julian Stammers
h.t. chairman 76th Congress Committee of the K.N.P.S.V. 'Koninklijke Nederlandse Pharmaceutische Studentenvereniging'
Congress committee 2019-2020
Dear members of the K.N.P.S.V.,
In 2020 we will be able to organize the most beautiful 77th K.N.P.S.V. congress for you. This is during the Ascension weekend in which various educational, cultural, sport and festive activities will take place for all (bio-)pharmaceutical students in the Netherlands.
Before this feast may burst, we would like to introduce ourselves to you. This year the Congress Committee consists of students from Pharmaciae Sacrum, the association of pharmacy in Groningen.
Regina likes that everything runs smoothly and does everything possible to achieve this, a perfect feature for a president. Charlotte likes to talk (a lot), tackle, sail and much more. She does a lot but never loses the overview, has a tightly organized agenda and that comes in handy in this Congress committee. Joost loves beer but money has a higher priority as treasurer 1. Tijn wanted to become a top football player but has nevertheless seen the light in his function as treasurer 2. This couple forms a perfect team and complements each other. Our commissioners couple consists of Martijn and Noah. Martijn is in his spare hours driving a truck and already has many driving licenses on his name. This is perfect for the Congress Committee. Noah is our sweet girl and is always in for some fun.
We are eager to organize an unforgettable congress for you and are already looking forward to the Ascension weekend in 2020.
Hope to see you then!
On behalf of the 77th Congress Committee of the K.N.P.S.V.
Regina Dijkwel
h.t. president of the 77th Congress Committee of the K.N.P.S.V. 'Royal Dutch Pharmaceutical Student Association'
Regina Dijkwel
Charlotte Mittendorff
Joost Mulder
Treasurer I
Tijn Jorritsma
Treasurer II
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Adventure Bay Charters
Things To Do Port Lincoln, Port Lincoln, South Australia
Adventure Bay Charters is a multi award winning tourism business that offers some of South Australia's best water based wildlife encounters. Featuring the Australian Sea Lion, Great White Sharks and the world's first shark "Aqua Sub", a glass underwater viewing area where you can view the sharks while staying completely dry.
All encounters are "Must Do" experiences when visiting South Australia and the Eyre Peninsula.
A family owned and operated business, Matt Waller has infected his staff with his passion to bring people experiences that once seemed impossible. Adventure Bay Charters are dedicated to providing the best possible tourism experiences for all visitors, and are proud to have received the highest accolade at the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 South Australian Tourism Awards.
With small numbers and expert crew you'll be sure to get the best experience possible.
Let the Adventure Bay Charters Crew take you on the ride of a lifetime!
Due to current health advice on social distancing, please contact the business for the most up to date information regarding opening times and services.
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From $185 to $215
Set off on an unforgettable underwater adventure here in beautiful Port Lincoln.
These fascinating puppy dogs of the sea will welcome you to the crystal clear waters of Seal Cove. Watch them as they bound out to the boat with excitement to begin their awaited performance. These inquisitive sea mammals will engage you in their underwater production. Somersaults, back flips, and graceful swirls will fascinate and amaze you! The leaps and twists out of the water right in front of you – truly electrifying!
Join the Australian Sea Lion and become part of their underwater playground! This ultimate package is inclusive of mask, snorkel, wetsuit and fins.
Operates: Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at 8am to 12.30pm.Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet
From $350 to $525
If there is one thing you must add to your bucket list, it has to be shark cage diving with Great Whites!
Adventure Bay Charters give you the chance to see the legendary Great White Shark in its natural habitat. Join us for a day tour to the Neptune Islands in South Australia, home of the world's largest predatory fish! On the way see the spectacular scenery as you cruise through the Thorny Passage and expect sightings of dolphins and local sea birds.
We are also proud to introduce to you the world's first Shark "Aqua Sub" – a revolutionary new way to view Great White Sharks in their natural habitat. A glass viewing area with 360 degree views underwater. View the Sharks while staying completely dry!
When the Sharks arrive you can jump in the cage and actually swim with these endangered species for an additional AUD175.00. This additional fee includes; seven millimetre wetsuit, booties, hood, gloves, mask and a Hookah dive set up, cage and sub access.
This is the only berley and bait free Eco friendly Great White Shark Cage Diving Experience in Australia!Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet
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Set off on a half-day tour to the crystal clear waters of Seal Cove, where the gorgeous puppies of the sea welcome your arrival as they bound toward the boat with their unmistakable glee and excitement; performing somersaults and graceful swirls, inviting you to join in!Carpark Family Friendly Public Toilet


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We have the playlist to end all playlists for your next road trip across Ohio. Featuring the best from Ohio-natives along with every sweet song about the Buckeye State. Hang on Sloopy… O-H-I-O!
The Ultimate Ohio Road Trip Playlist
Hang on Sloopy – The McCoys
The song is a 1965 #1 classic and the McCoys are originally from Dayton, Ohio, so the song should be on the playlist for an Ohio road trip on that criteria alone. Ohio people, however, know this is more than just a classic song- it's the State of Ohio's "Official Rock Song." The Ohio General Assembly made a resolution in 1985 to declare it such, making Ohio the first state to adopt an official rock song.
Why is this song so precious to the people of Ohio? Because Ohio State Football is so precious to the people of Ohio (and the OSU marching band). When they began playing the song during football games, a tradition was born. Go to any Columbus bar and you'll hear this song covered and the crowd cheering O-H-I-O after each "hang on sloopy" line.
Cleveland Rocks – Ian Hunter (as performed by The Presidents of the United States of America)
This one is obvious enough… It's the best dang advertisement for Cleveland since, well, ever. Written and recorded by Ian Hunter for a 1979 album, the song was his way of defending Cleveland for its "uncool" image. Cleveland radio station WMMS took hold of the song, playing it every Friday at 6 PM while Cleveland sports teams adopted it as a victory song.
Of course, you know it from the Drew Carey Show… (Drew is from Cleveland, obviously.)
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Let Me Be the One – Blessid Union of Souls
Oh yeah, we went 90s on you. Cincinnati natives, Blessid Union of Souls made us all cry with "I believe," and then followed up with a plethora of feel-good music through the 90s and early 2000s. Any of their songs will do just fine on your road trip, but save "Oh Virginia," for when you drive through, well, Virginia.
Ah Me – Griffin House
Cincinnati born-and-bred, Griffin House has a cult following in his home state, especially graduates from his alma mater, Miami University. His early albums have a particularly special "road trippy" feel. For a little bonus, we also included "Volkswagen" on the playlist.
Look at Miss Ohio – Gillian Welch
This calming song talks about a girl who wants to move on from her small town and become an adult, but isn't quite ready to move on. Perfect songs for an Ohio country road.
Ohio – Over The Rhine
Over the Rhine shows their love for Ohio with an entire album bearing the state's name. Like Welch's Ohio song, this song won't get the party going, but it's perfect for a drive along the Ohio River or a lonely 2 lane highway. We threw in "Jesus in New Orleans" on the playlist for its chill, lonely highway vibe.
Ohio – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
The most impactful song on the list, this folk protest song reminds us of the Kent State shootings of 1970 when Ohio National Guardsmen shot and killed four students. It's not a feel-good road tripping song, but it's just too important to leave off.
Four Days – Counting Crows
On a lighter note, 90s pop heroes Counting Crows want to tell you about a girl this miss in Ohio.
Girl From Ohio – The Outlaws
Much the same from the Outlaws, just with a much folksier feel.
Key to the Highway – Eric Clapton (w/B.B. King)
Bet you didn't know Eric Clapton lives in the suburbs of Columbus? Yep. Sure does. Our friend even claims to have seen him at the mall, but that doesn't seem very Slow-Handish. Why not celebrate his Ohio residency with a road trip song featuring legendary B.B. King?
Love Train – The O'Jays
Canton, Ohio's very own R&B legends, the O'Jays topped the charts with this fun-loving 1970s hit…
I'll Stand By You – Pretenders
Believe it or not, The Pretenders front-woman, Chrissie Hynde is an Ohio-native. Crank this ballad and sing your heart out.
The Crossroads – Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
You're already singing the opening to this song in your head right now… Baaa baaa baa baa baaa bone bone bone… That's right BTNH are also from Cleveland, Ohio.
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Love Rollercoaster – Ohio Players
More Ohioans with feel-good cheesy hits…
Shout – Isley Brothers
Try you best not to take your hands off the wheel every time they say "shout!" The Legendary Isley Brothers are also from the great state of Ohio. Of course, who can forget the Otis Day and the Knights' version in Animal House…
South of Cincinnati – Dwight Yoakam
So, really this song seems more fitting for a Kentucky list, but it says Cincinnati over and over again, so how can we leave it off? Plus, Dwight is originally from Columbus, OH.
Well, there you have it. That's enough Ohio-centric music to last your entire trip in, through, or around the Buckeye state.


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Great lifestyle in a waterfront condo in Florida. Amenities include boat docks, private beach pavilions "on the sand," nice social life. Enjoy warm, balmy beautiful days. Short walk to the beach. Imagine waterfront dining at dusk. Life is relaxing. Find a variety of interests to pursue. See available condo units at www.FloridaLuxuryCountryClubHomes.com. MARILYN KNOWS THE WATERFRONT, and will find you THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS or sell your property for the highest price in the fastest time!
Friday, December 29, 2006
Florida Leads the way in Luxury Golf Course Real Estate
UNIQUE HOMES: Stateside, Florida Leads the Way in luxury golf course real estate with 545 golf-course communities. Since 2001, 1764 new golf holes have been added, which would equal 98 new 18-hole golf courses. In 2006, 153 new holes appeared through August.
Monday, December 25, 2006
PORTABILITY PETITION (re property taxes)
TO SIGN and WHERE TO MAIL PORTABILITY PETITION (re property taxes) go to:
and click on link to portability petition - get address to mail petition to, print it out and sign and mail it.
"The Florida Legislature could add the issue of Portability to its January special session agenda and adopt our ballot language," said Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Gary Nikolits, a member of the Board that sponsors the petition drive. "That would save us the work of gathering the nearly 750,000 signatures needed to place the issue on the ballot," he added.MARILYN FARBER JACOBS


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That would be the 3200. A fine F tuba, that doesn't come around too often!
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The original mate to that horn was the 3200FA-5, which is no longer advertised but could probably still be purchased. The two new F tubas are the XL, which has a different wrap, and the new smaller F, which also has a different wrap.
The older version of the 3200FA-5 was sold under the label KURATH and was identical to the original version of the 3200 except that it did not have a patented Willson Rotax 5th valve, but a generic rotor. (Mine looks to have been made by Jürgen Voigt in Germany.) These are more handmade than the later Willson 3200s and play really well. They are also very heavy, and are rather rare. If you come across a Kurath F tuba that is essentially the same as what you are looking for and would be very much worth looking into. There have been a few up for sale here over the last five or six years.
Good luck!
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I have one that I am considering selling. PM for details.
-Josh Davis
Ball State University DA in progress.
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I too play a Wilson 3050 and earlier I owned a Wilson 3400 EEb and a Wilson 3299 F. .I've retained the 3400 but sold off the 3200 F, my conclusion being the best fit is the Wilson 3050 with the Wilson 3400. Just 1 person's opinion.
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At the 2015 meeting of the Conference of College Teachers of English (CCTE), Lubbock Christian University Dean of the Hancock College of Liberal Arts and Education, Dr. Susan Blassingame, was awarded the 2015 Frances Hernández Scholar-Teacher Award, which is a lifetime achievement award given each year to a university English professor who manifests excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Recipients receive a plaque at the spring CCTE conference and an award of $1,000.
There will be a reception honoring Dr. Blassingame in the Betty Hancock Parlor on Lubbock Christian University's campus on Wednesday, Mar. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The public is invited.
The CCTE Executive Council selects recipients from nominations made by colleagues within the nominee's university and from peers from universities throughout Texas. The nominations are based on a demonstrated dedication to the profession through outstanding teaching, service to CCTE, university, and other professional organizations, and both academic and scholarly achievement.
After receiving the award, Dr. Blassingame said, "I've been attending CCTE for over twenty years, so I know many of the people who have won the award before me; it's an honor to be in their company. Receiving the award makes me aware of the importance of staying current in the field of scholarship and of teaching, the most important task of a professor."
Dr. Chris Willerton, Professor Emeritus of English at Abilene Christian University, nominated Dr. Blassingame, noting her capability, energy, and selflessness. He adds, "Her collegiality also makes her a model for the rest of us. In our many hours on committees together, I've always been struck by her eagerness to bring out the best in others and to take the long view of an organization's welfare."
Dr. Beth Battles, Professor of English at Texas Wesleyan University, praised Dr. Blassingame for being the "consummate professional," always ready to help a fellow teacher regardless of geographic limitations, and for the mentoring and program reviews she has provided for the professors in the Wesleyan English department to strengthen their programs. Battles adds, "It seems to me that the very definition of a teacher-scholar is a person who lives that label, who brings the professionalism and integrity of the scholar to her teaching as well as to the way she lives her life. Dr. Susan Blassingame is an example to all who are fortunate to know and work with her. She certainly exemplifies the qualities necessary for a recipient of the Frances Hernández Scholar-Teacher Award."


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Building a team of people who care is the most important thing a business can do. With caring people, processes can be developed and implemented, continuous training and improvement can occur, regular accountability can be established, and remarkable products can be built. This allows us to have a smaller, tight-knit team, higher margins, and money to invest in competitive wages and benefits. These results make our team members' lives more comfortable.
Most insurance is something you hope to never need, but are grateful to have when you do need it. Kadince provides standard benefits like health insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance.
Time off is needed to reset and refocus. Kadince provides scheduled and non-scheduled time off for employees in the form of: paid time off, company observed holidays, sick days, and parental leave.
It's important to plan and invest in your future. Kadince supports this by offering employees the chance to contribute to a 401k. Kadince will match a percentage of employee contributions to help grow your 401k.
Kadince provides employees with sit/stand desks, MacBook Pro laptop computers, and 27" monitors. If you do decide to sit, you'll likely find the chairs to be quite comfortable.
The Kadince team likes to play as hard as it works. With pinball machines, a foosball table, and a full-length shuffleboard, there's no end to the combination of tournaments and games we play together.
Regular team trainings and one-on-one coaching from leaders provide meaningful learning experiences. Become more effective and build your confidence to be ready for advancement opportunities.


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To be frankly honest, I am not a fan of canned salmon because the bones and skin in canned salmon grosses me out. Canned salmon reminds me of the soggy and fishy smelling salmon sandwiches I ate as a child.
While shopping at Costco in January, I spotted canned salmon on sale for $1.17 per can. It has been so long since I've had canned salmon that I thought it would be a great idea to buy a Costco sized pack.
Fast forward 3 months later, while looking through my pantry for dinner inspirations, I spotted the cans of salmon sitting on my pantry shelf. Wasn't I planning to make something with them?
Racking through my brain, I had a great idea to use the canned salmon to make salmon burgers. As I was making them, I crossed my fingers that the salmon burgers would taste good; and not taste like it came from a can.
As the salmon burgers were pan-frying in my cast iron skillet, my husband commented that dinner smelled good. I was still a little wary how it would taste and whether my family would like my latest creation.
I watched as my husband took a bite of his salmon burger. After he proclaimed it was delicious, I took a bite and was delighted that salmon burgers tasted nothing like the canned salmon I ate as a child.
This salmon burger pairs especially well with the Dill Mayonnaise. Along with a side of parsnip fries, this meal was the perfect dinner. You'll almost forget these salmon burgers came from the can!
1/2 medium onion, finely diced
2 eggs
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs (or coarsely ground seasoned croutons)
5 tbsp Dill Mayonnaise (recipe here)
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp freshly ground sea salt
2 (6-1/2 ounce) cans of salmon
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Drain the canned salmon and pick out all the bones and skin.
3. Combine the canned salmon, onions, eggs, bread crumbs, black pepper, salt, and dill mayonnaise together. Mix well.
4. Divide the mixture into 4 even portions and form into patties. Set aside.
5. In a large cast iron skillet (or oven safe pan), heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.
6. Once the skillet is hot, place the salmon burgers into the skillet and cook until it is golden brown. Press the burger down with a spatula. Flip the burger and cook the other side until golden brown.
7. Place the cast iron skillet into the oven and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Serve over the carb of your choice along with the dill mayonnaise.
Source: Slightly adapted from Food Network


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Our school Director Mrs. Priscilla Were, took over Butere High School in 2011. Since then, she has run the school based purely on a Value system; no prefects, no rules. The system works because we have improved in terms of discipline and our grades have moved from an average mean score of 2.4 in 2011 to 7.4 in 2013. We are doing something different, something unique in Kenya and we excel and will continue to excel because of that.
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Tradition attributes the Christmas creche or manger scene to St. Francis of Assisi, while the decorations that have become so much a part of the Christmas season in America -- especially the tree and its trimmings -- are generally regarded as having come into our culture via Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, consort of Queen Victoria. Yet in reading a fine collection of brief selections from the Fathers of the Church for the Advent and Christmas seasons, published by the Libreria Editrice Vaticana, I found the following introduction to a passage from one of the great Eastern Fathers, Gregory Nazianzen, in which the Italian author, Marco Pappalardo, challenges us to "put on" Christmas by reference to even more ancient aspects of the biblical account of the Lord's birth, which undergird so much of what we think of as Christmas tradition:
"May our bodies be living creches every day and everywhere we are called to live as true Christians. May our legs, step by step, be like those of the animals that visited the grotto in Bethlehem so that all creation could praise its Creator. May our bellies be like Mary's when she accepted Christ and allowed him to grow within her; we can continue accepting him in the Eucharist. May our arms be like Joseph's when they cradled, lifted, hugged and served Jesus; we can do the same daily by embracing our brothers and sisters, working, studying and serving.
"May our mouths and voices be like those of the angels, that we may always sing and give praise in a loud voice to the Word made flesh: 'Glory to God in the highest' (Luke 2.14). May our ears and eyes be like those of the shepherds, who heard the angels' song wherever they were and came to see the Child. May our intellect be like that of the Magi, who saw the star, had faith, and set off on their journey: an intellect that allows itself to be struck with wonder by a Child who is the Son of God, by the God who becomes like us so that we may become like him.
"May our hearts be like the manger that held the Eternal One, who became so little [in order] to turn our poverty into true wealth and joy. Amen."
Eastern Christian theology has long stressed "theosis," or divinization, as the goal of the Christian life. It can be a somewhat startling theme for western Christian ears, formed as we are by Augustine's sense of the distance that original sin created between humanity and God. Yet if, as theologians east and west have long insisted, Christianity is not about our search for God (as so much pop-spirituality these days insists), but about God coming into history in search of us and our learning to take the same path through history that God is taking, then "divinization" makes perfect sense: for how could we follow God through history unless we became more and more like God?
That is why Christmas inevitably takes the serious Christian back through the history of the people of Israel, for it was in their history -- the call of Abraham and his sojourning; the call of Moses and the Exodus into true freedom; the call of the prophets for the people to re-commit themselves to the service of the one, true and jealous God, who will not have false gods before Him -- that humanity began to learn the habit of following God through history. That divine sojourning in our world reached its unsurpassable height when the Son of God became the Son of Mary and was laid in a manger. Thus Christmas, the annual cultural festival that perhaps most starkly distinguishes Christians from our Jewish neighbors and friends, ought to be a religious solemnity that reminds Christians of their debt to the faith of Abraham and the history of the Chosen People.
Thus, at this Christmas season, let us pray for the well-being of all who call Abraham their father in faith, and the deepening of our common reflection on what it means to be a light unto the nations.
George Weigel is Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C.


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At home caregivers wake up every day knowing they are a hero to seniors and their families
There are lots of great living facilities for the elderly in Bremerton, WA. Despite this, most seniors prefer to stay at home—given that choice. This way, they can age in comfort, while maintaining some level of happiness and independence. It wasn't so long ago that less able seniors ended up in assisted living facilities or residential nursing homes of some description. Most of these places offer a great service, but still people prefer to stay in their homes if they can. Today, things are changing, and changing for the better. Comfort Keepers of Bremerton, Washington, has highly trained at home caregivers who help the older folks of this great city age in their own place. These are dedicated, compassionate people who make a real difference in the lives of those they care for.
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Saturday, 9 May 2015
Seeing 'Red' at Westbere!
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Was that large red damsel just finishing a meal in the first 2 shots? Beautiful images.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes Wilma, a fly/bug of some description. I think it was so pre occupied that I was able to creep up into position.Delete
Oh well, it is so beautiful Marc, remarkable.ReplyDeleteReplies
Cheers Bob. Always nice to get a few memory shots, especially if they turn out alright!Delete
Nice one Marc,ReplyDelete
I hope to get out to visit a few more sites this year, hopefully get some different Odonata species on the camera :-)Replies
A trip to Westbere would be good for you for Norfolk Hawker. I shall probably do a Cliffe visit, tag along if you wish.Delete
Outstanding photos Marc, great colours and detail.ReplyDeleteReplies
Many thanks Ian. A nice camera day.Delete
Terrific stuff Marc.ReplyDeleteReplies
Cheers Mike. Hopefully the start of much camera action.Delete
Fabulous shots Marc. The season is now well under way!!ReplyDelete


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Let us have a crisp history on Ancient system of medicine. System of traditional medicine native to the Indian subcontinent and a form of alternative medicine. 8000 BC, the treatment was developed on Nadi system (Nadipathy) by none other than Indian rishis by examining the subtle body of the Physical body. Later on this ancient Indian alternative therapy became the basis for many therapies and we can say proudly that this Indian system of medicine is Mother of many alternative therapies.
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Name: Miles Tennen
Description: A man. That's about as best can be described with Miles. His actual appearance is very hard to actually define, because of the fact anyone who sees him only sees a blur of a man that's a bit forgettable as a result. He looks fuzzy, like a bad photograph. Said blurry person looks like it's Caucasian, with darkerish brown hair, and a broader build. He more often then not wears suits and such with a hat.
Demeanor: Amiable all around.
You have 55 points left to spend.
- Body
- Strength: 15
- Agility: 15
- Endurance: 8
- Mind
- Knowledge: 9
- Wisdom: 9
- Perception: 5
- Soul
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- Will: 7
- Luck: 17
Original HP:
- Max HP: 20 (Original HP - Major Wounds)
- Major Wounds: (Damage Taken as Major Wounds. Put both the wound, date, and the HP taken.)
- Current HP: 20 (Max HP - Minor Wounds)
Attack (melee): 15
Attack (range): 10
Defense (phys): 10
Defense (dodge): 10
-Just A Blur: Miles has the rather odd predicament of being from a place where no one was unique outwardly. Everyone was a blur to the others, and forgettable. Life moved on as it did, and it was an otherwise normal world, but in these parts where everything already has a shape, it makes him easy to forget about. Advantage on VISUAL Sneak rolls
-Luck Smiles On The Faceless: Miles also has the very odd fate of being someone that's often smiled upon. It's hard to really pinpoint why or how, but even in the dull world that he lived in, the best of things always happened to him. He would find loose change on the ground and when he bent down to pick it up a dollar would be blown past him, he would always arrive just in time to cross the street, his keys would be where they were supposed to be. Always just a lucky one. Advantage on Luck rolls
-One-Two! Miles' day job was mainly that of a tax broker between companies, but whenever he had time he always went down to the gym to box. He loved it, always was a good way to blow off steam and to learn how to defend oneself. Advantage on UNARMED melee rolls
-My Back Ain't How It Used To Be: When Miles was a younger man he was a fairly fit man. But as the years went by he found it harder and harder to stay in shape, until one day he hurt his back trying to lift too a dumbbell the wrong way. His back hasn't been the same since. Disadvantage on LIFTING STR rolls
-Times Have Changed: Also when Miles was younger, things were less technologically advanced. There weren't these computers and such around, there were locked safes and file cabinets. Disadvantage on TECHNOLOGY knowledge rolls
-Two-way radio
-The clothes on his back
-Pack of gum
-Hat on his head
Fortune Favors The Bold…: Miles in retrospect is less coincidentally lucky, and more forced lucky. Luck can't not follow him around, and he doesn't realize this many a time because of how subtle it normally is. It can't be away from him, and whenever he's trying to do something daring it tries to help him. Call it what you will, him being a probability bender, him having a guardian angel, him just being smiled upon by the gods. It will still save him and others, often in ways no one can expect. Can only be triggered during a dire event, something that if it fails will either result in serious harm of himself or another, or something along similar lines depending on GM discretion. If the roll for this is successful it effectively will negate the situation that is causing the drastic situation, in a way that can be assumed as just being pure luck. If Miles and his team are about to be bashed to pieces by a goliath's club, the club will coincidentally just fail as it begins to come down, cracking and bashing the goliath's head. If Miles and his team are about to come under fire from a group of colonial soldiers, a spark from their muskets will just luckily fall into one of their powderhorns. It always has to be luck based.
…But It Frowns Upon The Meek: However, sometimes good fortune goes too far. What his luck tries to do, only ends up making things worse. His god will smile so much it'll start to bleed, his guardian angel strikes down too hard. Take your pick. If the roll fails, the luck will proceed to be so great it hinders. Most usually in a way that harms Miles more then anything else. The goliath's club will snap, but then crash into the ground it causes a rock to start tumbling towards the team. The colonial soldier's powderhorn goes up in flames, but causes a massive forest fire all around the team. Take your pick.
History: Miles is from a version of Earth where everything was bland. Bland bland bland. Nothing was really unique, not the people, not the world, it was all just there. And it was all the people who lived in it dealt with. Miles himself was raised in this world not knowing much else. He lived a typical life, he was raised through kindergarten into high school. He was an athlete, played football, went to college to study business. He never really thought much about the odd world around him, because no one did. It was the norm. He himself though, was more then a bit unique. He was always lucky, just a smidge more then everyone else. In school he would always score just on the brink in classes to have the next letter grade up, in athletics he would always gain just a little more traction with each step to run faster. He didn't think too much of it for the longest time, that is until he was nearly in a fatal car accident, but was saved by the fact the person who hit him had veered minutely to the right at the very last possible moment, causing his car to skid sideways into the sidewalk of the street he was in, instead of right into the middle of an intersection. At that point in his life he figured one thing. He was really good at not dying. That is, until the world ended all around him and he woke up in Lockwood. But, does this show how unlucky he is?


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From the Job
Playing the Game: Part 1
Welcome back to Friday on the Firing Line. Last time you and I got together, we took a walk on the darker side of the street and had a short look at the shadow life of being undercover, acting in an alternate identity and keeping your story straight. Guess now you're about ready to move on into the realm of Playing the Game.
Active vs. Proactive
Most law enforcement officers are in the position of reacting to a crime which has been committed at a previous time. They get a call, respond to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses (if any) and collect whatever evidence is available. After that, they try to put the pieces together in a logical manner, determine the most likely suspect, build their case for prosecution and go after the criminal.
Undercover is a different animal. Here, the law enforcement officer is proactive instead of reactive. As an undercover operative, he is usually already on scene when prosecutable elements of the crime occur. If all goes as planned, he is the one who acts as witness, he is usually already holding the necessary evidence in hand and he already knows who the criminal offender is.
Getting on Scene
Here's the prologue to getting on scene for the crime to happen. The Undercover (U/C) guy normally has two ways in: the Cold Pitch, or the Informant Introduction.
With the Cold Pitch, an undercover operative introduces himself into the organization or criminal being targeted. How's he do that? Every situation is different. Here's a quick example. At the Sturgis Bike Rally one year, I slid up next to a couple of patch holders in a biker bar and started buying pitchers of beer. Naturally, I had taken the precaution of looking a lot like them before I made my approach. In the ensuing conversation, we swapped names and backgrounds. Of course mine was fictitious, plus I'd set up deep cover for this particular escapade. I soon became a Hang Around. Several months later, I patched in. But Cold Pitches don't always work.
Usually the way these things happen, the U/C guy gets "intro-ed in" by an informant, or Cooperating Individual (C.I.). Most U/C guys prefer the term "C.I.," especially if we're talking in front of that person. Seems the word "snitch" has acquired a negative connotation on the street, and we, being the sensitive people that we are, would rather that our CI's not feel bad about what they are about to do for the good of society. Plus, we don't want them to get a bad attitude and turn on us. However, snitch is the term used by the criminal side in order to convey contempt for those who betray them. Naturally, where you stand on this terminology situation depends upon which side of the line you're on.
Anyway, the U'C and the CI go to a house, bar, parking lot, or wherever the meet is set. The Cooperating Individual introduces and vouches for the U/C. If the criminal side trusts the CI (as much as they trust anybody), then the undercover guy is usually in, but from this point on, he has to carry his own weight, and he'd best do a good job. Fortunately for us, money talks. Like any market place, one party, in this case the criminal, has something to sell, be it drugs, weapons, documents, explosives, stolen goods or counterfeit currency. And, conveniently, the U/C has cash to purchase these items. The stage is set and the crime is about to be committed. The Game is in play.
One small problem with this little event is that the criminal has no rules. Oh sure, he has that one Maxim: Thou shalt not get caught. And, sometimes this makes him cunning, with a bag of tricks.
The U/C on the other hand, has a multitude of rules as mandated by his organization, plus the rule of law. Being a fed, my Special Agent Manual was over two inches thick, and that was just one book of rules we had to follow. In short, the bad guys had their game and we had ours. They did whatever they could to sell their product, make a profit and not get caught. We relied on blue smoke and mirrors, a con man's game, in order to be on scene when the crime was committed, bust the criminal at some point, and yet walk away without violating any laws or agency rules. Sometimes it was like tight rope balancing on a high voltage wire. No missteps allowed.
Often, for one reason or another, the deal didn't go down, the criminal skated and we didn't get him that day. Maybe he got spooked, or maybe he just got lucky. No long term problem on our part, we had our own Maxim: The bad guys had to be right every time, we only had to be right once. And that one time was when we took him off the playing board for several years, maybe even permanently. It was a game with potential consequences for both sides.
In the Shadows
C'mon in. Pull up a Bacardi and Coke, throw in a slice of lime, make yourself comfortable and let's talk. Some of you already know me and that's fine. Some of you may have heard a little about me amd that's fine too. And, some of you may be asking yourself, "Who the heck is this guy?" And, that's really okay. I don't mind at all.
See, I spent twenty-five years in the shadows using several different aliases on the street, trying to avoid publicity. In my prior business, if you became known then you'd best be working in a very large population area, else move on to other territory. There's nothing like walking into a house or a bar undercover and suddenly realizing there's somebody in the place who knows you and what you do. Yeah, it's happened, ...more times than I would have liked.
Oh sure, I had a gun tucked inside my belt and concealed back underneath my shirt, but I only carried one. The other side often had their own weapons, and there was usually more than one of those guys at our little get-togethers. Yes, I did have a surveillance team as close as they could get and still stay out of sight, but most of the time they were several minutes away when seconds might count. And no, I didn't like to wear a wire transmitting our conversation to the outside just in case the opposition decided to shake me down. Guns they didn't mind. After all, they had their own and half expected you to do the same, but wires tended to bother them. Plus, some of the more sophisticated organizations had electronic equipment to detect transmitting frequencies that weren't theirs.
Let's just say they were a very untrusting lot, so when I pretended to be someone else, I had to have my story straight. There were times in the old Kansas City days when I taped a piece of paper on the wall by the phone. The left hand column listed the aliases I was using and the right hand column had the names of potential defendants who'd be calling for that particular name. business was good. No doubt there're a few psychiatrists out there who have written dissertations on multiple personalities and therefore have strong opinions on the subject. As for me, to this day I'll still answer to a lot of different names if I think someone is talking to me. It's a different life, but you get used to it.
Don't get the wrong idea, the job wasn't all excitement. Our Rule of Thumb said it was ninety percent boredom: doing paperwork, or waiting for the snitch to call, or the potential defendant to show up at a pre-arranged meeting site. Seems a lot of them boys couldn't tell time very well even if some did wear a Rolex. Only about ten percent of the job was adrenaline: stepping into the criminal world with a made up story as to who you were this time, or kicking doors with an arrest warrant when the case was done and the object of your intentions might have made up his mind he wasn't going back behind the walls for another stint, or taking the wheel in a high speed surveillance breaking red lights and hoping nothing went wrong.
Anonymity was my friend back then. In any case, I think you can see why it's kinda difficult for me sometimes to step out into the bright lights where most authors go when they're seeking publicity in order to advance their writing career.
Turns out, even my first three short stories got published in an undercover fashion. In those days, the federal agency I worked for didn't allow its Special Agents to have any outside employment. Somehow, they even construed this policy to to prohibit the writing and publishing of short stories. However, since the agency also taught us how to construct an alias with appropriate documents, and how to work undercover, I merely put their training to use. The byline on those first three stories was a nickname I used on the street, the payment checks came to a Post Office box in the name of an undercover alias, and the checks... well, let's just say it was easier in those days to cash them under a name that wasn't yours. Obviously, the agency had an excellent training program because none of this came to their attention.
Now I'm retired, so I write short mystery fiction for fun and profit. Roughly a third of my stories have been sold to Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine where I have four different series going. Where do I get my story characters? Most of them walk right in off the street from the old days and sit down for a little chat from the past. Them people haven't aged a bit, they're frozen in time. Plots and story lines? These guys are all scam artists and they want their stories told, even if it is the fictionalized version. Call it a form of immortality through the printed word.
Okay, here's my first installment on this blog, so if you got any questions or topics you'd like brought up, just shoot 'em in. Who knows, they could end up in one of our future talks.
Well, it's getting late, my glass is empty and I got to go. Be looking for you in a couple of weeks. Seems I signed up for this gig on the Fortnight Plan. Guess you could say that way I can still keep one foot in the shadows where I find life more comfortable. See ya around.
On Writing
to e- or not to e-
Today's bit is part personal experience in the e-publishing arena and part BSP. You may skim over the BSP part if you like, but it allows me to speak with a modicum of authority on various information I've acquired concerning the e-publishing world. By now, just about everyone has heard that e-books are outselling print books, which means some of the rules and procedures are changing fast. Authors, readers, book sellers and publishers find themselves in the position of trying to figure out the future of publishing and how it affects them now or may affect them tomorrow.
My first venture in was about four years ago when I signed a contract for a non-fiction work for hire under one of my undercover aliases. The advance was a nice high four figures, the main print royalties were running at ten percent and the e-book royalty was about the same. What did I know? Two years later, I'm conversing with a print novelist and find she is getting twenty to twenty-five percent e-royalties on her newly contracted print novels. Another year goes by, and this same novelist has her agent going back to older contracts and getting her previous ten percent e-royalties also increased to twenty-five percent. Then a couple of months ago, I hear that her new print contracts now provide for a forty percent e-royalty. That's pretty good, especially since the publisher does all the e-formatting, cover art and advertising.
As for me, I'm prinarily a short story author. Okay, so I know an Edgar Nominee who started out writing short stories and who now has an e-collection out consisting of previously published stories, some in
Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine
and some in
Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
. Since stories in those two publications tend to have a life span of about one month on the racks, it makes sense to expand their reading life via another form. My inquiries into the how-to-do-it led me much deeper into this new e-world.
Choices for e-books without print contracts:
1) Learn to do your own e-book formatting for Kindle and Smashwords (Nook, Sony, Apple, Kobo, etc.) and find your own cover art. Pro: you get 70% royalties. Con: you have to do your own advertising, marketing, promotion.
2) Do your own formatting and pay someone for the cover art. Same Pros and Cons as above,
except you're out front on the cost of the art.
3) Pay someone to do the formatting and cover art. Same Pros and Cons, except you're out
the cost of formatting and art as front costs.
4) Go with an e-publishing company who will do the formatting and cover art. In this case, the
author usually receives 42% royalties. Pro: the e-publisher does everything, to include
advertising. Con: the royalty is 28% less than if you could do it yourself.
Formatting is different for Kindle than for other e-readers. My suggestion is to do both, but get the Kindle format up first. It seems that Amazon has much higher sales than Smashwords formats.
So, much of this equation comes down to how good are you at networking and marketing, and how much of the technical work can you or do you want to do on your own?
To receive payment for Kindle sales, you set up an EFT system with your local checking account. Smashwords requires a Paypal account to get your monthly e-book sales money. Or, the author can request a snail mail check for either e-market if so desired. Print and e-publishers have their own systems for paying e-royalties.
I happened to mention all this info to my Huey pilot buddy who in the past has parked us on pickup sized mesa tops for pit stops looking straight down at the lower landscape, dropped us out of the sky in auto-rotation, and flown nape of the earth where I could reach out and almost touch....oh, never mind. In any case, when he mentioned he could figure out how to do the formatting, I tended to trust him. Plus, he's the one who creates my annual custom Christmas card to Linda Landrigan, based on one of the stories she buys from me that year for AHMM.
Thus, in July 2011, we got
9 Historical Mysteries
up on Amazon, quickly followed by
9 Twin Brothers Bail Bond Mysteries
9 Chronicles of Crime
9 Deadly Tales
. Within two months, the same titles went up on Smashwords for other e-readers. Several of these stories were previously published in
Easyriders Magazine
Outlaw Biker Magazine
or elsewhere. Some are seeing print for the first time. When I write two more stories in my
previously published Holiday Burglars series, we'll put up a 5th e-book collection. The cover's already made.
How are e-book sales going? Aaaaahhhh, I need to do more promoting, because while the money is free, I'm not close to getting rich. However, according to my first ever e-book review for
9 Historical Mysteries
, I am now a "consummate story teller." No, she is not a relative and has no financial interest in the success or failure of the book. I don't even know the lady, but I surely do admire her taste in short stories.
Not too long ago, Rob Lopresti gave me an excellent review on another of his blog sites for one of my Holiday Burglar stories in AHMM's October 2011 issue. He and I occasionally swap stories for critiques before subbing out to market. Whereas I consider Rob's clever stories to be in a more literary vein than mine, I see myself as merely telling stories to friends in a bar for laughs and grins.
By now, you've probably noticed this article hasn't addressed the issue of quality writing for e-books. Previously published works and those coming out from publishing houses naturally assume a higher level of copy editing quality than one put up as self-published by its own author. With self-published works, the potential reader risks a "buyer beware" situation. To counteract this, most e-book sellers offer a percentage of the book as a free sample download. The customer can then decide if the e-book is up to their reading standards and interest before they put their money down.
If you are a novelist, you are probably already involved in some aspect of e-publishing, even if it is merely the signing of your print contract. As a short story author, you may enter this arena by being accepted into an e-anthology or by deciding to put up your own e-collection of stories. For readers, your biggest decision is figuring out which e-reader works best for you, but you should know that those things are updating and changing rapidly with new technology. My current black and white Kindle 3G will download on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean, and now there is already a color version for Kindle.
I can hardly keep up.
Flying Without a Parachute
There was a time early in my career when we wanted to get into a house, but had no probable cause for a legal entry. Without probable cause, any evidence found inside the residence becomes fruit of the poisonous tree. In short, this means any items found inside get thrown out as inadmissible evidence in court.
So here's how it all went down.
The Setup
A street informant called the office.
"Hey, you guys got a warrant for Bopper, don'tcha?"
"Yes, why?"
"Well at ten o'clock this morning, Bopper's gonna be at James Lewis' house to make a score."
The phone got hurriedly hung up, the troops got hatted up and we all headed out to James Lewis' place where his apartment consisted of the entire third floor. We set up surveillance and waited. Time passed. A blue Cadillac pulled up out front, two men got out and went into the house. Ten o'clock went by. One of the two men, a tall thin guy, came out of the house and returned to the Cadillac, sitting on the passenger side. More time passed. Then it started.
"Bopper's walking down the street," came the radio call.
"Wait," replied the case agent.
"He's headed for the house," said the radio voice.
"Wait," said the case agent.
"He's going up on the front porch."
"Not yet," ordered the case agent.
"He has his hand on the doorknob."
"Hit it now," barked the case agent.
Four government vehicles immediately came alive, screeching up to the front of the house and bouncing over the curb. Car doors opened and agents with drawn guns came screaming out, making as much noise as possible.
"Federal Agents!"
Survival Instincts: Fight or Flight
Bopper morphed into Panic Mode. Bless his heart, he ran into the house we wanted to enter, but hadn't previously been able to acquire probable cause for a legal entry. However, there are exigent circumstances known as Hot Pursuit for situations like these. When law enforcement is in immediate pursuit of a fleeing felon, a search warrant is not needed in order for officers of the law to enter the same building which the pursued felon has just entered during the chase.
Having now found himself inside James Lewis' house, and seeing no good exit, Bopper chose to ascend the stairs to the second floor. The Thundering Herd close behind him, still hollering "Police" and "Federal Agents," shifted into Hot Pursuit Mode.
Having now arrived at the second floor landing and still not finding a good way out, Bopper continued his desperate journey upward toward James Lewis' apartment on the third floor. In full hue and cry, the mob followed at his heels.
Now, we take a short intermission to catch our breath and explain that in those days only seasoned agents had the privilige of entering the house. Snot-nose green agents, such as myself fresh out of the academy, were regularly assigned to the perimeter where nothing of consequence ever happened. Special Agent Pat got assigned to the back of the house and I got assigned to the front. We two newbies were designated to miss all the fun.
Bored, I decided to do something. Since the tall, thin Cadillac passenger had previously been inside the house, I thought maybe he'd be holding, so I knocked on the passenger window and flashed him my tin. In no time, I had him out of the car, hands on the roof, legs spread into the proper position and was patting him down. Just as I found contraband in his hip pocket, I heard a great noise behind me.
I glanced back at the house.
The Not (W)Right Brothers
Two bodies came flying out the front third-story windows and landed on top of the front porch roof. They stood up with guns in their hands. Neat.
A Sharp Drop in Business
Unknown to us, James Lewis already had company in attendance trying to conduct a little business. His company's nerves began to unravel as they noticed the Thundering Herd was ascending the stairs and coming their way. By the time Bopper burst into the room, their taut nerves snapped and they departed via the front windows.
At least now I had something to do.
Wheeling the tall, thin Cadillac passenger around in front of me, where I could keep an eye on him, I placed my gun hand on his right shoulder and pointed it at the two miscreants on the porch roof, ordering them to drop their weapons.
They looked at me, looked at their buddy the gun rest, looked at the distance to the ground and then decided, yeh, they'd drop their guns. Good thing. If there'd been a shooting match, I'm fairly certain my gun rest would have ended up hard of hearing in his right ear. Took another half hour before I had enough help to get them two off the porch roof.
One Landing for Every Launch
Back to inside the house. When Bopper made his Mad Hatter entrance into James Lewis' apartment, he was still looking for a rabbit hole. However, since all the front exits, also known as the third-story front windows, were occupied at the time, he opted for the side window. Bad choice as Bopper soon realized.
Left behind, James Lewis sat flabbergasted through it all. He'd never seen a show like this before and therefore sat quietly, readily giving up his two handguns, plus all his contraband to approaching members of the Thundering Herd.
Bopper, outside the house and now in mid-air, suddenly saw that what he had failed to consider during his hasty departure was that there was nothing to deaccelerate his downward flight, except a concrete driveway.
Turns out in all the confusion, none of us saw his exit.
At a descent rate of 32 feet per second per second, his right leg failed to stand up to the pressure of cement bringing an end to his ill advised experiment of flying without a parachute. He then crawled through a bordering hedge and "ran" away from us. Our Probable Cause had literally flown out the window. Took us an hour to catch up with him.
After that, I graduated to the level of door crasher.
So now you have the background. If you want to compare the above telling with the fictionalized published version, you'll have to acquire the
Who Died in Here?
anthology. All short story submissions to it required a crime in a bathroom. Author compensation was a sum of money, plus an air freshener. I still have the air freshener.
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I'm a Celebrity... Get Out Me Out of Here! has stayed in the same spot since 2003, but not for much longer – that's if the Australian government gets its way, at least.
Despite signing a new three-year deal with the current camp's owner late last year, rumour has it that I'm a Celebrity could eventually move from New South Wales to the excellently-named Kangaroo Island.
Although, let's face it, that doesn't exactly sound scary enough, does it?
According to a report in The Mirror, show bosses have been urged to consider relocating the infamous camp when its current contract ends, in an effort to boost tourism in South Australia.
Selling it as "a place pulsating with all the wonder and weirdness" of Oz (eek), agent general Bill Muirhead is said to have told ITV bosses that they can eat pretty much all the bugs they like there.
"Kangaroo Island is teeming with creatures not found anywhere else, most of which we're more than happy for people to eat on TV," he wrote in a letter to the UK TV channel.
"Looking forward to 2020, could it be time for a change? I ask you to consider Kangaroo Island, a place pulsating with all the wonder and weirdness Australia has to offer."
According to the Radio Times, ITV head Kevin Lygo responded in good humour by calling the offer from the Aussie government's Agent General Bill Muirhead "revoltingly enticing", before passing it on to the channel's creative director Richard Cowles.
"We are committed to staying at our current location until 2019 but would be very happy to consider Kangaroo Island in the future," Cowles wrote back to Muirhead. "Perhaps it's best that we get in touch nearer the time but, in the meantime, thanks again for getting in touch."
Digital Spy has reached out to ITV for more information.
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As well as being home to cute and cuddly creatures like kangaroos (obviously), koalas, wallabies, possums and seals, Kangaroo Island also houses a load of nasties who don't live on the mainland.
Muirhead even quipped: "Just think what you could do with the assorted members of TOWIE, Made in Chelsea, the ginger one from Girls Aloud and anyone else you Poms want to see the back of."
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The announcement by Buckingham Palace that The Queen is handing over some of her patronage is the latest in a trickle of small-scale decisions that paint a bigger picture.
Presented by itself, it is easy to talk down the significance - around 5% of her many patronages to be passed on to younger royals.
But the move is one that will, rightly, attract attention as part of a wider plan that is best summed up by that slightly clunky but highly appropriate term "transition".
She pledged to serve her "whole life" and she sure as anything meant it so I, along with anyone who knows even the tiniest thing about the royals, will roll my eyes at anyone who asks about the "a" word.
But change, albeit gradual, is definitely afoot.
And it's not really surprising because, come on, The Queen is 90.


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