The story begins where "Don't Talk to Strangers" ends. Glen Davis had murdered his wife and her boyfriend. He was waiting in the bar in Sturgis, South Dakota, for the police to arrest him when Roger appeared on the scene. They were close enough in appearance to be brothers. Neither realized they had the same plans for each other. The story takes us to the site of the Katrina Hurricane survivors camp. Identities are there for the taking if you have the know-how. Do all roads lead somewhere? Or are some Dead Ends?
My name is Ben Walters. I was an only child. I was born with a deformed foot that curled in at the ankle. My father left my mother shortly after I was born. I suppose he was disgusted with the ugly child with a clubfoot. My mother and I lived in a two-bedroom apartment above a small drug store. Mom worked in the pharmacy as a clerk, and I was left with the old lady that lived in the apartment next door while she worked. As I was growing up, I didn't have any real friends. Besides the clubfoot, I was good at my studies, and that made me a pariah with the other kids. I couldn't play sports, didn't care for them anyway, and I was more happy reading or studying. It was a lonely childhood, I guess, my mother was my only real friend, and she was generally too tired after working all day to spend much time talking with me. That's when the trouble started. I got an imaginary friend." Then things get weird. Theo, the imaginary friend comes back to visit Ben in college. Problem is, he is now a real person. Another problem is, Theo is still an imaginary identity. Ben and his friend, Theo, have to get him a real identity and fabricate a past. Theo, understandably, is a little lost and confused. Ben is confused and lost. As Theo's life gets real, Ben's life gets interesting.
Roger Wardlow is being toyed with by fate. He is being taken on a roller coaster ride with incredible twists and turns. His career is on a downhill dive when a couple of tragic coincidences turn his life totally inside out. He goes from a retirement age bitter man to a fugitive on the run. He finds he has a capability to create a new identity by stealing one from an innocent victim. His mother's sayings follow him. They come to him at odd moments and seem to him to have insight to his situations. Fate leads him through horrible actions, idyllic moments, and times of panic and fear. His fate is connected to the fate of others around him. Sometimes shaping his actions and sometimes being shaped by his actions. Follow Roger through his moments, good and bad. What would you do, what could you do, placed in the same circumstances?
This book is intended to be used as a reference book primarily, but I have also included some actual cases that I have been involved with. I had 25 years of experience in law enforcement and security. I am now retired, but occasionally get requests from agencies to consult, and sometimes install covert equipment. Mostly, I try to help mystery writers with the technical aspects of covert surveillance. The equipment is changing daily, but most of the techniques still apply.
Hunter "Write what you know," they say. O.K. this book will be about something I know and have done. I'll be writing about a security specialist that gets involved with the police in an investigation about a series of break-ins. My protagonist will be Jeff Hunter. He is a 30 something owner of a small business. The business is a security company that provides consulting, security surveys, risk analysis, and even executive protection. Jeff is assisted by his fiancee, Mary Jo Conrad, an ex agent from the F.B.I. The two of them are the owners of the business, Hunter Security. They have a small staff and some part time help for the executive protection portion of the business. Their installer, Bobby Cantor does the actual installation of CCTV systems, covert camera systems and other surveillance equipment. He also takes care of the locksmithing duties. Jeff Hunter is a former employee of the Postal Inspection Service. In that position, he was the installer of the equipment and also did the computer forensics when a search warrant was executed. He worked with many different agencies offering assistance in their investigations. That is where he met his current fiancee, Mary Jo, who is known as MJ. After Jeff left the PI's, he was the security coordinator for the Midwest Area of the Post Office. In that position, he set up security budgets, did risk analysis, and security surveys for post offices located in his area, which covered eleven states in the Midwest. He stayed in contact with his Postal Inspector counterparts and still maintained a working relationship with them. He also has kept in touch with agents and technicians in the other departments and agencies he has worked with in the past. The central station monitors all alarm and video activity. Alarm activations trigger an automatic notice to the central station that requires a response from one of the persons monitoring the accounts. There is instantly a call to the client to ensure that the alarm is not an accidental activation or equipment malfunction. The client must respond with a pre-determined pass code, or the call is assumed to be an actual alarm and the police are notified. Anything other than an alarm is referred to the system computer which generates a work order for follow up either by Bobby Cantor, or one of his two part-time security specialist/installers. The work orders are considered high priority and must be cleared within 24 hours. Hunter Security is located in a strip mall. There is a small neighborhood bar and grill, a small hardware store, a Radio Shack and a beautician located in the mall also. Hunter Security is located between the bar and the beautician. Executive protection is under MJ's control. MJ, Hunter, and three of their full time guards provide that service. They all have permits to carry and have taken protection courses through ASIS, the international security organization to which they all belong. Most protection is of a temporary nature. Visiting dignitaries, rock stars, and such are the usual clients. They also do courier work. The primary business is the security systems. It pays the rent and salaries. It provides a stable consistent income. They have just finished installing a top of the line system for a company that specializes in import/export business. The company handles small arms and is a distributor for weapons for police departments around the country. Their inventory includes assault weapons and automatic weapons. Security is a primary concern. Access control is of extreme importance. Biometrics and pass cards are required, and there are company employees that are around the clock armed security guards. Jeff has just met with the CEO and CFO to finalize their contract. That's where the story begins.
Retirement isn't for sissies. Two retired widowers decide they need a new pension plan. There are options: Win the lottery, Rob a bank, print your own money or take money from drug dealers. All pay better than social security. What to do? What to do?
Michael: At the last curtain call made the gesture of "being quiet" with my finger to my mouth. That was my signal to the house and to those around us--an to myself--that there would be no more words from Kramer. Julia: Elaine was someone who single women laughed at because she wrestled with her worst secrets and biggest fears. Let's face it, she embodied lots of problems. In fact she was a jerk. Anyone who chooses Elaine as a role model should be in therapy. Jason: When people reflected on their own lives in comparison to George's, they felt pretty good. They could tune in and see it was far worse for this poor slob. In a sick way that was comforting. Jerry: After nine years, how do you say good-bye to the experience, the people, the accomplishments? Emotionally, I just hoped not to get crushed, yet all the while I knew I would.
Dr. Miklos Nyiszli, an imprisoned doctor in the Auschwitz camp, wrote that Nazi doctors hoped studying twins would solve the problem of faster reproduction of superior races. Nazis hoped to have each German mother bear as many twins as possible.What Darwin influenced went far beyond the Nazi death camps: Shocking political, social, and scientific legacies of Darwin and his family Disturbing disclosure of how over 45 million Christians were killed in the 20th century because of their faith Revealing and layman-friendly presentation. This book is the result of 30 years of research and study carefully documenting the common destructive threads that tie some of history’s most murderous dictators, uncaring capitalists, and aggressive social activists to the flawed concepts of Charles Darwin in an effort to change the world — and how they succeeded. The extermination of races considered “lower” than others, the profound lack of empathy for less-advanced cultures, the corrupted atheistic justifications for taking the lives of millions — all done to advance the agendas of social Darwinism at work in the world today. More than mere theoretical discussions, we have seen the horrifying evidence of the practical results when applying these destructive and misleading concepts to society in the last 100 years!
The Wit and Wisdom of Pinelog By: Paul G. “Jerry” Snyder Pinelog is the imaginative alter ego of Paul G. “Jerry” Snyder. Many of the stories within The Wit and Wisdom of Pinelog are sort of true. At least, as Pinelog recalls. Ray is Ray Bolick. A neighbor up the road who is intolerant, opinionated, bullheaded, stubborn, downright crass, and a competitive old jock just like Pinelog. The two are good friends. Another Ray is Pinelog’s brother-in-law, Ray Denmark. Many of these could have been addressed to him as well. Both Rays are now hopefully holding a place open for Pinelog behind those pearly gates. The oft maligned character, Billy Bob, is one William Robert Carr, also known as Cool Breeze. He was an immediate friend the day he and Pinelog met. His wit and charm fell into a category of left space where definitions are not necessary. The artwork within the book is by Pinelog’s friend and award-winning artist, Jim Bennet. Jim's greatly discovered talent began while he was recovering from prostate cancer. His painting of 9/11 was accepted by the White House and hung on the wall outside the West Wing. The Pinelog Princess is Pinelog’s daughter, Kathy. She is Pinelog’s proofreader and computer technical advisor. Funny though, she doesn't have any of the same names for it that Pinelog does.
Witnesses: James M. Crites, Exec. V.P. for Operations, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport; Dr. Gerald Dillingham, Dir., Physical Infrastructure Issues, GAO; Patrick Forrey, Pres., Nat. Air Traffic Controllers Assoc.; Hank Krakowski, Chief Operating Officer, Air Traffic Organization, Fed. Aviation Admin. (FAA), accompanied by Wes Timmons, Nat. Dir. of Runway Safety, FAA; Captain John Prater, Pres., Air Line Pilots Assoc., International. Submissions for the Record: James M. Crites, ¿Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Perimeter Taxiway Demonstration,¿ Karen Buondonno and Kimberlea Price, July 2003; Hank Krakowski, six inserts for the record and three responses to questions. Illus.
I just wanted to tell you that I have enjoyed your book "Alsop's Tables." It's great! It has answered some of my questions and also helped to correct some mistakes in our genealogy lines of research. I get to reading and cant put it down. We certainly would like to receive additional volumes as they are published. -Judd and Kathryn Allsop-Zillah, WA What a magnificent book. I had no idea your were producing a work of this magnitude. It is beyond my most sanguine expectations. -Benjamin P. Alsop Warthen-Attorney-At-Law-Richmond, Virginia Jerry Alsup is a genealogist without peer. His good nature and devotion to his craft is contagious, one might even say "Inspiring." The member of this family lineage are going to enjoy reading this author's book. It is scholarly, thorough, and yet very readable. -Jerry W. Owen, President, Tippah Co., MS Historical and Genealogical Society As an avid Alsop researcher and history buff, I have found the most valuable sources for information on this family are the books of Jerry Alsup. He provides the family migration patterns, history, marriages, and wonderful stories of people, and he ties them, when appropriate, with historical events. He has the unique knack of narration that makes me feel like I am actually there when family events happened. -David Alsup-Long Beach, CA
Insects boast incredible diversity, and this book treats an important component of the western insect biota that has not been summarized before—moths and their plant relationships. There are about 8,000 named species of moths in our region, and although most are unnoticed by the public, many attract attention when their larvae create economic damage: eating holes in woolens, infesting stored foods, boring into apples, damaging crops and garden plants, or defoliating forests. In contrast to previous North American moth books, this volume discusses and illustrates about 25% of the species in every family, including the tiny species, making this the most comprehensive volume in its field. With this approach it provides access to microlepidoptera study for biologists as well as amateur collectors. About 2,500 species are described and illustrated, including virtually all moths of economic importance, summarizing their morphology, taxonomy, adult behavior, larval biology, and life cycles.
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Lists the selling and buying prices for chart-hitting singles, EPs, and LPs from 1950-1978, includes prices for 78s, and lists uncharted songs by charted artists.
THE ULTIMATE RESOURCE FOR RECORD COLLECTORS, WITH MORE THAN 100,000 PRICES LISTED! -- COMPREHENSIVE. From ABBA to The Zombies, B. B. King to Queen Latifah, Elvis to Madonna, this complete sourcebook has it all, listing every known single and album by every charted artist, some from as early as 1926 to the superstars of today. The Official Price Guide to Records also includes crossover hits from jazz, country, rhythm and blues, and soul charts--plus promotional records, limited editions, compilations, and picture sleeves. -- CLEARLY ORGANIZED. Indexed by artist for fast, easy access, each record is easily identified by label, manufacturer's catalog number, date, and format. -- WRITTEN BY THE EXPERT. Nationally renowned author and syndicated columnist Jerry Osborne has reviewed sales lists, auction results, and record shows, and has polled collectors from every U.S. state and around the world for the most accurate pricing information. -- INVALUABLE TIPS. Sound advice on buying, selling, grading, and caring for your collectible records. -- FULLY ILLUSTRATED. Packed with photographs, including an eight-page color insert.
All kinds of music are profiled in this guide, indexed by artist and organized by label, format, manufacturer's selection number, and date of issue. Featured are prices for over 1 million records, listings for 45,000 artists, a color eight-page insert of record cover art, and a buyers-sellers directory.
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