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THIS is something I know NOTHING about... maybe someone can enlighten me...

In the 'old country' there is no such thing as 'dating'... You become a teenager...a boy likes you... you like him... that's your boyfriend from that moment on... God forbid you are seen with anyone else... No matter what age! You are labeled a 'lose woman' forever... (j/k!)

So, you can imagine when I came here at age 14... I had NO IDEA what 'dating' meant... I had a total of 2 'boyfriends' before I was 17...when I met my first husband...

My sister and I were waiting for the bus after school when this girl we knew from class says "Oh, don't take the bus...my brother is picking me up in his car...we can take you home"... Sure enough, shortly after this tall, skinny, long-hair boy shows up driving a pretty nice car... we hop in the back and start fighting who's gonna end up with him... Since I was the oldest...I was the 'lucky' one! My sister, till this day, thanks the Lord for that!!!

We instantly became 'boyfriend and girlfriend'... I was not allowed to go out with him by ourselves... so he had to come to our house if he wanted to see me... until we got married a year and a half later...

Years later, after we divorced... I was faced with the dating dilemma...

My mind is NOT wired to go out with someone one day, then accept another invitation by someone else... I was bought up to have a 'boyfriend'... Go out with him, enjoy his company, learn all there is to know about him, and then decide what comes next...

So off I went on my first 'date' at that time... I REALLY liked the guy... I THOUGHT we had a great time...he bought roses... took me to a very good restaurant for dinner...and then we went dancing... Perfect, right?

Wrong!!! I didn't know the 'rules'... I thought 'Hey, I'm gonna call him to say I had a great time...and hope he asks me out again'... wrong again!!! He took that as being God knows what and we never went out again...

So I had to tumble and fall a few times before I was told by a couple of American girlfriends about the 'dating rituals'...

I had no idea you were NOT supposed to call the guy!!! That you were supposed to wait by the phone for days on end to see if HE decided to call YOU...

I learned that most of them fall into some big, black "I don't want to date her" hole never to be seen or heard from again!!! THIS is what 'dating' is all about??? Well, I don't like it and I'm not gonna take it anymore...

That has been my motto since... I accept an invitation... we go out... we have fun...end of date!

If the guy doesn't follow up with a call in LESS than 3 days...he's history...I don't care how much I like him... he's not gentleman enough for me... and if he's like that while we're dating... I can just imagine in the future...

Fast forward to today...at this age I'm at right now... (which of course I will NOT divulge here!) it's NOT getting any better...

Now, when you meet someone... (this has happened so many times it's funny if it wasn't sad!) the first thing out of their mouths is "Who do you live with?"... I say "By myself, of course...the kids are on their own...they have their families, etc"...

Want to know what comes next? "Oh, then... why don't you cook me dinner at YOUR house?"...

WHAT is wrong with MEN these days? What has happened to taking the girl out for dinner, or a drink, or even an ice cream cone? Does ANYBODY do that anymore? Or has everyone become so jaded that they just go straight for the 'kill' without even getting to know the person?

The last man that asked me that...just a few weeks ago... is still thinking about what he did wrong... 'cause apparently in his mind there is nothing wrong about suggesting going over the girl's house for dinner and drinks...

But do men realize that when they suggest that it means that WE have to do the cooking and the serving and SPENDING the money to do it?!??!

I don't want someone to 'support' me... I'm very easygoing... I don't want anyone to take me out to expensive restaurants for dinner and drinks, etc, etc, etc. They could suggest going out for a stroll at the beach at sunset...to me that is very romantic... we could have a nice conversation and actually get to know each other... Is that such an outdated concept?

I also am a liberated woman and very well employed... I COULD ask the GUY out for a date... a very expensive date if I so wanted to... but that would be STUPID of me...'cause the guy would immediately think I'm DESPERATE and trying to BUY his company... right?

So, after all these years of waiting for my 'Prince charming', my 'Knight in shining armor', a 'Gentleman'... I'm am STILL faced with the dating ritual dilemma...

Although nowadays is not so much a dilemma... You want to come to MY house? Oh, I'm flattered...but no Thanks!!! I'm busy forever!!.

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There is a subcategory of folk art paintings that depict the world of black Americans. One of my favorites that she had was done by John Roeder. I spent a lot of time playing in my tree house, that the trees in the picture appealed to me so much. It's called First Trolley to Van Nuys and shows the center of a town filled with people. It's pretty funny to me that when we were growing up, she'd cry because she wasn't allowed to play football with the boys and I used to tease her relentlessly and pull her pigtails whenever I got the chance. It was painted in 1988 by Reverend Howard Finster and is done in enamel.There is a water scene that I really like painted in 1940. I don't particularly care for his art. It's of a swamp house on a bayou and has a Louisiana feel to it. Now we're very close. It's called Alligator Fisher and I'm thinking about getting because it reminds me of my cajun heritage, most of my family is from Louisiana. I personally don't have any of these in my collection, since I like to collect pieces that I can relate to.

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Do you want to know how to seduce women?

Are you having troubles getting a girlfriend?

Are you feeling that you just are unattractive to women?

You should count your blessings because you found this article!

This post is dedicated to the popular theme in dating, how to seduce women. Please, you need to really listening carefully and read what I write because this stuff is gold and will help you alot!

in order to be a master seducer you need to seduce her head, mentally, then after that you can seduce her physically. What you need to do in order to attract and seduce women is make her feel that she is comfortable and has rapport with you.

After you are able to pull off all these things I just told you about, then the girl will actually turn to seduce you! I know this may sound really weird and strange, but please keep reading so I can explain what I am talking about here.

The fact is guys often miss the important bit, and neglect to woo the female mind - they forget this basic element. However, not with reasoning or logic! Being able to create a range of different feelings inside her is what you want to do and you need to know how to do it.

To be a good seducer, like the bad boys in our society, we need to learn how to take women on emotional rides with ups and downs to get them hooked onto us. That's the magic pill to seduction. Having and understanding of knowing how to elicit the feelings you want from girls that you encounter.

I cannot stress the importance of this, to get a woman attracted to you, you need to seduce her mind. You would have effectively completed the seduction once she's thinking about you all the time and the are the only thing on her mind. All that's left for you is the easy part.

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Whether you were introduced to him by your aunt, or found him on an internet dating site, you've got a guy you're really crazy about and you've offered to cook him a meal.

As soon as you made the offer, a thousand and one thoughts went swirling around your head; what do I make, is he allergic to anything, what if I burn something, do I even have a tablecloth? Relax and read on for some hints on making the perfect, at home, romantic meal for two.

Chances are that at this stage of your relationship you've been out to a restaurant or two. Take your cue from what he's ordered in the past, or just come straight out and ask him what his favorites are.

Don't forget to ask him if he is allergic to anything. After all, you don't want to service crab or lobster to someone who is deathly allergic to shellfish.

You should plan for a starter like a soup or salad. Follow this with the main course, which includes vegetables, meat or fish, and rice or potatoes. Accompany the main course by a wine you both like. Despite what you've heard about matching food and wine, it really doesn't matter, as long as it all tastes good. Finish with a dessert.

Once you've determined what you're going to serve, you'll need a recipe. Do yourself a favor and keep it simple. Dig out a cookbook, or jump online. The same way you can find a good guy through internet dating, you can also find great recipes. Just type the name of the dish into your search window and pick a recipe that's not too complicated or fussy.

Make a list of all the ingredients you'll need, and then go through your cupboards and your pantry to determine what you'll need to buy.

Plan your prep and cooking time to coincide with his arrival. You don't want to be slaving over the stove while he's cooling his heels in the living room. Get all your prep done ahead of time, so that all you have to do when he arrives is turn on the burners and give everything a stir once or twice while you both enjoy a pre - dinner drink.

Before he arrives, set the table. Use a tablecloth. If you don't have one, borrow, or buy one at your local dollar store. In a pinch, any type of cloth will do. I even used a (well laundered) white sheet once. Hey, with dimmed lights, he never noticed!

Use your best dishes. It doesn't have to be fine china; your everyday will do, but don't use the stuff with the chips and scratches.

Make sure that the cutlery is clean and polished, and add napkins, preferably cloth ones. If you use paper, don't use a paper towel, which just looks cheap.

Dress up the table with some flowers or a favorite plant. I've also used a small sculpture as a centerpiece.

For the finishing touch, add three of four tapered candles. Dim the lights, or turn them off altogether, and enjoy your romantic at home dinner.

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big tits he breathed out," I just wanted a little something of yours to put in my mouth". I understood what he meant.

I was infuriated and shot him a look. I whispered him to come outside and he obliged as he saw the anger in my face.

We went into the garden. I stared him openly for some time.

"Stop saying dirty stuff and double meaning words to my Mom" I said in a stern voice.

"I can't help it. She is very sexy and she is so dumb" Ratnesh said in a mocking voice.

I moved in close, "My Mom is not dumb."

"No, I'm sorry. she's not dumb, but she's so sexy!" Ratnesh laughed. "It's just funny to me, when I say those words. I have to admit that it also excites me".

"Lay off, you Dick!" I hissed in anger.

"Oh Damn, I would love to lay off on your Mom!" Ratnesh laughed.

"Shut the fuck up! I swear to God I will kill you, if you don't stop that. I am not goint to put up this shit" I shouted.

"All right, all right. I am sorry man" Ratnesh grinned and straightened his dick . Then we moved silently into the house.

I glanced him sidewards as we were entering the house, and found his face still full of smiles and excitement.

As we entered the hall, my mom asked from the kitchen,"Why don't you come over here and see whether I have got any goodies you would like to get your hands on." She opened up the refrigerator and bent over. It forced her saree to ride up into her ass crack.

Ratnesh shuddered as he ogled her magnificent ass.

"Maybe we could have a few sandwiches Mom?" I offered. I was fond of sandwiches.

Ratnesh now stared openly at my mom's plump bulged out of her saree.

"What kind of sandwich could the three of us make?" Ratnesh asked my mom. She leaned into the refrigerator and wondered aloud, "Oh, god, I don't know..." she sighed.

"You look very pretty today, let us just eat you!" Ratnesh laughed.

My mom coughed," how good would it be to eat me?" she grinned. "You are fresh today and maybe I should eat you!" she poked him in the side.

"If you are hungry for Me, I will let you eat me." he said lustily to my mom.

Ratnesh pushed me backwards and moved in close behind my mom, "Yes, what kind of meat do you keep in your box?" He leaned in behind my mom and tried to push his bulge against her hip. I was irritated considerably.

My mom raised her face to his and smiled, "Yes, I made chicken last night, would you like some cold chicken?"

"I love chicken especially the taste of thigh. Breast is also good. I am always up for some breast meat." Ratnesh cooed.

"I have some big breasts", my mom giggled.

I was shocked to hear those words from my mom.

"I love your breasts! You think can I get a little sample of them, please?"

"Well that's lovely. You can come directly and get the meat anytime you like." my mom laughed.

"Wow, you mean it?"

"Oh, of course Ratnesh! You know a lot of time I am alone and I have no fun. Deenu has so many things going to do. so he is not always here,
so you can come! Anytime!" my mom assured.

I was simply dumbfounded. I did not know what was going on. Was my mom really a dumb?

In order to prolong the dirty conversion, Ratnesh asked the mom, " I have always this doubt. In butcher shop, do they butcher the hens or the 'cocks'"?. He gave more accent to the word 'COCK'.

"They don't butcher the hens." my mom clarified.

"So the chicken you made is COCK. Right?". Now he said the word 'cock' aloud.

"Yes. That's right." my mom smiled.

Ratnesh asked in a deep voice," Do you want some? Are you hungry for cock right now?".

I scooted my chair noisily, "Ratnesh, stop bothering my mom".

I knew what 'cock' he meant. My fists became tighten. It was very hard to control myself not to give him a punch.

"He's no bother. He's helping me out". My mom said in a sweet tone. Surely, It added my fury.

My mom was sitting in a chair. Ratnesh stood next to my mom staring at her long nipples, his bulge right in her face.

"You are wearing new pants, yes", my mom smiled up at Ratnesh.

"How can you tell?" he asked proudly pushing his crotch out at my mom.

"They're so stiff! Look how stiff you are." my mom grinned eyeing his bulge directly.

I was embarrassed and obviously confused.

" Yes, I am pretty stiff right now. They have that new denim smell too. see for yourself." He said with a catch in his throat.

My mom reached out and took his hips. Ratnesh locked eyes with an angry eyes of mine as my mom gently pressed her nose and face into Ratnesh's crotch and inhaled slowly and deeply.

I just stared at my mom - my mom.

Ratnesh's eyes fluttered as my mom pressed her face directly against his thick denim covered bulge.

"That does smell good Ratnesh. I like it." my mom drawled.

I glanced over and saw my mom squatting in front of my best friend, her face buried in his crotch. I realized Ratnesh was staring at the amount of ass he could see and his eyes focused down between her spread thighs. My mom was rubbing her face against my friend's crotch. I saw his breathing change.

"Oooh! That is a good smell!" my mom glanced up into Ratnesh's eyes and grinned.

"No", I blurted out, my voice cracking.

"You like that scent?" Ratnesh asked.

"Oh, yes!" my mom pressed her face into his crotch again and his crotch bulged more.

Ratnesh resisted grinding his cock against my mom's face, "So...you are pretty hungry for some cock?" he asked in a husky voice.

"Mom! What are you doing?" I asked with in a shocked tone. What was she doing? What happened to her?

"Come here you." my mom smiled. She grabbed my hips and pressed her face into my crotch.

My cock reacted to my mom's face pressing against my crotch. I saw a smirk on Ratnesh's face.

"How does he smell ?" Ratnesh asked sarcastically.

"We need to get you some new jeans, Dheena " my mom giggled looking at me.

"Oh!I have got something else you boys might want to eat!" my mom smiled and stood on her tip toes to reach a high shelf.

"I made cookies!" As my mom was Reaching high, some parts of her big round boobs were revealed. Her saree were wedged deeply up into her ass cheeks. Ratnesh stood behind her with glazed eyes taking in as much as he could.

"Oh great! That's so sweet! you are one of the sweetest pieces of my life." Ratnesh blurted out.

"Ratnesh! You're such a lovely boy. You really think of me as a sweet piece?"

"Absolutely," he laughed. "You're the sweetest piece I know! Sometimes I wish I could eat you.

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She looked so relaxed, that I could imagine what it felt like to lie there myself. One of my favorites that she had was done by John Roeder. It's called Alligator Fisher and I'm thinking about getting because it reminds me of my cajun heritage, most of my family is from Louisiana. It's pretty funny to me that when we were growing up, she'd cry because she wasn't allowed to play football with the boys and I used to tease her relentlessly and pull her pigtails whenever I got the chance. It is done in vibrant colors and also depicts the buildings in the market like an ice cream parlor and the Hotel Van Nuys. She favors animal prints, and I found one that depicts leopards and gave it to her for her birthday.My sister also shares my love for folk art.There is a water scene that I really like painted in 1940. If she could kick the ball they way she liked to kick me in the knee, I'd see to it she played for my team every time. Still, they are a joy to behold. I don't particularly care for his art.

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musical
b. hiking and conversation
c. dinner and a movie
d. political rally
e. you pick
Okay great. Finally an interesting question you can gain insight from. I pick D. My thinking is that I want to be with someone who is passionate about something. And obviously if you attend political rallies, there is at least one issue you feel strongly about. Great! Well not so much actually. No one else feels the same way. I am a party of one, so I have to join one of the other groups. I decide to join C because they have the cutest girls. And now I have the rep of being a Rabble Rouser since I hypothetically want to go to political rallies.
9:15pm: Question #4 - How do you feel about having kids?
a. yes, definitely
b. most likely
c. im on the fence
d. probably not
e. Id rather have a house full of kitties (ha ha j/k it actually said something like definitely notm not really sure how to answer, since I do not want kids right now. But maybe once I meet someone I want to settle down with? So I answer B. We do not really have much to discuss so instead we make fun of all the silly questions this moderator made up. A few are laughing extra hard at my really-not-that-funny jokes. Should I put them on my list of potentials to go on dates with? Hmmmm.
9:30pm: Now its time to just mingle. Like we are at a bar. With no alcohol. Or music. I say funny things that others find amusing. One girl tells a dirty joke that kind of makes the rest of us feel uncomfortable. I wish I could sip a beer like you do during an awkward pause in conversation. All in all this is probably the best part of the night. No more nonsensical questions to talk about.
9:50pm: They hand out scan-trons for us to mark down those we would like to go on a date with. (Weve been wearing nametags with a 3-digit number on them) Im not sure what to do. On one hand, I want to get my moneys worth out of this night so I should mark down a few girls. On the other hand, Ive already gone on plenty of match.com dates that I was 90% sure would never go anywhere, because I didnt know how to say no. And the same thing would probably happen here. After deliberating, I mark down 2 numbers: one girl whom I didnt really talk to but she seemed pretty cool; and another who laughed pretty hard at my jokes and was kinda funny.
9:55pm: The scan-tron machine analyzes our answers and we get the results! I was 1 for 2. Meaning one of the girls I picked also picked me. Beca gets 2 matches. My sheet says Ive been matched up with 015. Great; its the kinda funny girl who laughed at my jokes. Oh wait; she is 025. Who is 015? Ohhhhh its her. (Im leaving the description out because I never want to publicly put down someones physical appearance. Thats just mean. So well just say that she really was not my type.) We didnt even talk I think we may have both said was our favorite sense?
10pm: I tell Beca we have to get out of there NOW. I put down the wrong girl. But Beca is exchanging numbers. Damn, hers are way cooler than mine.
10:05pm: Homegirl is hovering. I tell Beca that I have to leave; then I JET. Have never run down 4 flights of stairs so fast in my life.
10:10pm: Beca and I meet up, grab some pizza before heading to Cubby.
10:12: Homegirl calls my phone. Crap. I dont answer, but feel like such an asshole.
10:45pm - 1am: We make Liz meet up with us after whatever March Madness game was on at the time so we can tell SOMEONE. Conversation alternates between Liz laughing at us, asking what we actually expected out of the night; and Beca screeching in my ear that I owe her. Hey who ended up with nothing and who ended up with 2 numbers? I think from now on, Im sticking to meeting friends of friends. Although there is another speed-dating event going on in late April and its not at the Center. Hey Beca what are you doing April 24.

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TMZ reports that because Adnan did not show up to a court hearing today, the judge extended Britney Spears restraining order against him for a total of three years.  And, Popsquire followers know what that means.  It’s time for an updated Britney timeline.  Remember, flaschcards are always recommended!
2007
Feb. 14-15: Britney checks in and out of Antigua rehab within a 24-hour period.
Feb. 16: Britney shaves her head BALD.
Feb. 20-21: Britney checks in and out of Malibu rehab.
Feb. 21: Britney attacks photographer’s car with an umbrella.
Feb. 22-March 21: Britney stays in Malibu rehab.
May 2: Britney performs at House of Blues San Diego, launching a brief tour showcasing 10-15 minute performances in various cities.
July 6: Britney apologizes for attacking photographer’s car with an umbrella.
July 30: Britney’s divorce from K-Fed becomes final.
Aug. 6: Britney, who does not have a valid CA driver’s license, is involved in a minor fender bender with a parked car and leaves the scene.
Sept. 9: Britney performs at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Sept. 18: Britney is ordered by judge to submit to random drug tests; the judge concluded that she had engaged in “habitual, frequent, and continuous use of controlled substances and alcohol.” She also must attend parent counseling classes
Oct. 1: Britney is ordered by judge to give up custody of her kids, at least temporarily, for failure to comply with court orders.
Oct. 15: Britney turns herself in to be booked on charges arising out of the Aug. 6 fender bender.
Oct.17: Britney’s visitation rights are suspended by court commissioner until she complies with court orders, including answering phone calls from court-appointed monitor.
Oct. 20: Britney regains rights to visitation with her children and must be accompanied by court-ordered monitor.
Oct. 25: Britney’s hit-and-run misdemeanor charge related to Aug. 6 incident is dismissed, but she pleads not guilty to driving without valid CA driver’s license.
Oct. 29: Britney’s former manager, Johnny Wright, sues for alleged unpaid commission in excess of $15,000.
Nov. 9: Britney is accused of failing to respond to eight out of 14 drug test requests. As part of the Sept. 19 order, Britney must submit to twice-weekly drug tests and is required of providing a urine sample within six hours of being called.
Nov. 13: Britney’s album, Blackout, is released and sells almost 300,000 copies in first week.
Nov. 24: Britney is caught driving through Los Angeles stop signs.
Dec. 7: Britney is caught on camera taking a lighter without paying.
Dec. 8: Britney is caught on camera running more Los Angeles stop signs.
Dec. 11: Britney’s pet store of choice, Pets of Bel Air, is accused of buying puppies from puppy mills.
Dec. 12: Britney fails to show up at her deposition in her custody case.
Dec. 18: Britney is ordered to appear for deposition in her custody case in January. Meanwhile, a Florida court clerk enters default against Britney for failing to respond to the lawsuit for alleged unpaid commissions filed by Johnny Wright in October.
2008
Jan. 15: Complaint filed against Dr. Phil, arising out of his hospital visit with Britney.
Jan. 21: Britney attends deposition for approximately 2.5 hours.
Jan. 23: Britney unsuccessfully seeks to modify court’s no-visitation order. Britney’s lawyers withdraw motion to be relieved as counsel, previously scheduled for Feb. 4.
Jan. 31: Britney is placed on another 5150 hold, this time at UCLA Medical Center.
Feb. 1: (a) Britney’s dad and independent lawyer are appointed as conservators of her estate; and (b) Court issues temporary restraining order against Sam Lutfi, prohibiting him from getting near Britney.
Feb. 3: Britney’s 5150 hold is extended by 14 days.
Feb. 4: (a) After a court challenge, Brit’s dad and independent attorney remain conservators of her estate at least until Feb. 14; and (b) Amid alleged concerns that Sam Lutfi contacted Britney by telephone, the court confirmed that Lutfi is not permitted to contact Britney, even by telephone or email.
Feb. 6: (a) UCLA releases Britney from the extended 5150 hold; (b) Maria Shriver introduces herself to Britney; and (c) Britney’s parents release statement to press.
Feb. 7: Attorneys appear in court regarding Britney; information remains under seal.
Feb. 13: Court continues Britney’s family law attorneys’ request to be removed as counsel until Feb. 19.
Feb. 14: (a) Court extends conservatorship until March 10; (b) Bryan Spears and attorney named co-trustees of Britney’s trust; (c) Britney is ordered to undergo a 730 evaluation; and (d) an attorney files a notice to remove Britney’s legal troubles to federal court.
Feb. 19: (a) Stacy Philips becomes Britney’s new attorney; (b) court denies request for gag order; and (c) parties unable to reach an agreement to permit Britney to resume visitation with kids.
Feb. 20: Federal court issues tentative order to deny the notice of removal previously filed by attorney Jon Eardley and sets deadline for Eardley to convince the court to change its mind.
Feb. 21: Sam Lutfi is finally served with restraining order, and court issues extension of order until March 17.
Feb. 23: Britney resumes visitation with children, supervised by her father and a mental health professional.
Feb. 26: The federal court judge kicks the Britney Spears conservatorship case back to state court. The judge’s decision is plain and simple: “Mr. Eardley is not Ms. Spears attorney and acted improperly by removing her conservatorship proceeding to federal court.”
March 5: Court approves an extension of the conservatorship until July 31, 2008.
March 15: UCLA Hospital takes steps to fire at least 13 employees for snooping into Britney’s private medical records.
March 17: (a) Court extends restraining order against Sam Lutfi for another month; (b) Court approves Jamie Spears’ decision to sell off some of Britney’s cars; and (c) Court ordered Britney to pay K-Fed’s attorneys’ fees totaling approximately $375,000, a discount from the$500,000 requested.
April 12: Britney is involved in minor fender bender, allegedly while applying makeup and driving.
April 17: Court extends restraining order against Lutfi until July 31.
May 29: The commissioner presiding over Britney Spears’ conservatorship determines that she remains unable to participate “in any meaningful way” in legal proceedings and may need further tests. During a 90-minute closed-door session with lawyers, the commissioner also says that Britney’s doctor “wants to do additional testing.”
June 6: Jamie Spears asks the Court to authorize payment to him for his services as conservator from January 31 to March 3, 2008.
June 16: The Los Angeles DA’s office rejects a charge against Britney Spears for allegedly running over a paparazzo’s foot in November 2007 outside of the Beverly Hills Hotel.
June 17: The conservatorship overseeing Britney Spears’ finances receives court permission to sell Britney’s house located in the Summit, a gated community near Beverly Hills.
June 18: While Britney is en route to Louisiana to be with her sister, one of her many attorneys obtains an extension of time to resolve charges arising out of her alleged August 2007 hit-and-run accident. The new court date is August 11.
June 24: Widely respected family law attorney, Laura Wasser, returns to Britney’s legal team, and Los Angeles Commissioner Scott Gordon approves a new visitation/custody agreement that gives Britney overnight visits with her sons.
July 18: Britney and K-Fed agree to settle their custody battle and submit the agreement to the court for approval.
July 25: Court approves custody agreement, providing K-Fed with sole physical custody and $20,000 per month in child support. Britney gets increased visitation with the kids.
July 31: Court decides to keep conservatorship in effect until December 31. Another hearing is expected for October 28 to address the possibility of an earlier termination date.
Aug 14: In the first interview since her two-year downward spiral began, Britney Spears opens up to OK! Magazine and reveals that: (1) she hopes her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, do not choose a career in entertainment; (2) she believes her sons will be like “big brothers” to Jamie Lynn’s baby, Maddie; and (3) she is writing songs for her new album, describing it as her “best work ever.”
Sept. 2: A Los Angeles Superior Court judge rejected Britney’s motion to dismiss a misdemeanor charge against her for driving with an invalid license last year.
Sept. 7: Britney wins three MTV Video Music Awards.
Sept. 17: Lynne Spears appears on the Today Show, admitting she first lost control when Britney posed for Rolling Stone at age 17 in her bra and panties.
Sept. 18: Court sets October 15 trial date for Britney’s misdemeanor invalid driver’s license case.
Sept. 24: Britney puts her house on the market, following the court’s approval to do so in June.
Sept. 29: Britney’s attorney asks for a stay of proceedings on the invalid driver’s license trial, but the request is denied.
Oct. 1: Adnan Ghalib quashes rumors of a sex tape starring him and Brit.
Oct. 8: Britney’s attorney rejects a plea bargain to settle the misdemeanor driver’s license case because the offer included criminal sanctions.
Oct. 10: Britney debuts Womanizer video on ABC’s 20/20.
Oct. 15-16: Britney’s misdemeanor invalid driver’s license trial is underway; to persuade jurors that Britney did not need a CA license, Jamie Spears testifies that Britney’s real home is in Louisiana.
Oct. 17: Britney’s misdemeanor driver’s license trial ends, and jurors begin deliberations.
Oct. 20: Jurors are deadlocked 12-2, and the judge orders them to continue deliberating.
Oct. 21: Judge declares mistrial in Britney’s misdemeanor driver’s license case, and prosecutors confirm they won’t seek another trial; GMA schedules Britney to perform live on Dec. 2.
Oct. 28: Judge decides to make the conservatorship “permanent,” without any objection from Britney.
Nov. 6: Britney makes surprise appearance during Madonna’s Sticky and Sweet LA concert.
Nov. 25: After several illegal leaks of Britney’s new album surface on the internet, Britney provides a legal sneak peek on imeem.com.
Nov. 30: The documentary, “Britney: For The Record,” airs on MTV.
Dec. 2: Britney celebrates her 27th birthday with the release of Circus and a live Good Morning America performance.
2009
Jan. 23: The Parents Television Council warns radio stations no to play Britney’s new single, If You Seek Amy, because when said slowly, it sounds like F-U-C-K ME.
Jan. 30: Britney obtains restraining orders against Lutfi and Ghalib.
Feb. 3: Lufti files a lawsuit against Britney and her family for breach of contract, defamation, and battery.  He claims: (1) he had a four-year oral contract with Britney to manage her career and take 15% of her money; (2) Lynne smeared his reputation in her book, Through The Storm; and (3) Jamie punched him in the chest.
Feb. 9: Britney and K-Fed sign an agreement that will allow Brit to keep her current custody arrangement, even while she’s on tour.  The kids will follow Britney to three hubs — New Jersey, New Orleans and Los Angeles — and Britney will commute back and forth during the tour.   Plus, K-Fed gets an additional $5,000 as part of the deal.
Feb. 10: Brit’s conservatorship received court permission today to hire two lawyers to defend her in the Lutfi lawsuit.  The combined hourly rate for the attorneys is more than $900!
Feb. 23: Judge hears testimony on extending restraining order against Lutfi and Ghalib.
Feb. 24: Police issue a warrant for Ghalib’s arrest for allegedly running his car into a process server, and the DA charges him with three felonies: (1) assault with a deadly weapon; (2) battery; and (3) hit and run.
Feb. 25: Ghalib pleads not gulty to three felony charges and posts $110,000 in bail; judge extends restraining orders against Lutfi and Ghalib.
March 2: BritneySpears.com releases official sneak peek of her upcoming tour and announces that Britney is the new face of Candie’s.
March 3: Britney kicks off the Circus tour in New Orleans.
March 18: Judge extends restraining order against Adnan Ghalib for three years.

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One boneless skinless chicken knocker, 1/2 a can of chicken stock, 1/2 a can of chopped tomatoes. Add one chopped carrot, half a leaf-stalk of celery also chopped, and as much onion (perhaps 1/4) as you like. Brackish and speckle to drop.

Look at the contents of your cooker and evaluator the unchanging of liquid. You can add more if you expect it could bubble away.

The carrot, celery,onion and tomato thrive a wonderful flavour and flavor dirty. You can add a thimbleful dried thyme, expert... peradventure even a chopped habanero stipple.

The chopped vegetables should all cook down to a chunky disrespectfulness.

This sauced chicken goes friendly over rice or even rustic french bread.

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With an estimated 250,000 items of sexual assault evidence in a three to twelve backlog awaiting analysis in American forensic laboratories, a need for a more time-efficient way to process the information has inspired Jessica Voorhees Noris to find a new solution to adress the issue at hand. As a Ph.D canidate in forensic chemistry at U.Va, Noris formulated a strategy to process rape kit evidence capable of reducing parts of DNA analysis time from 24 hours to as low as 30-45 minutes. In addition, the technique also improves the sperm cell recovery rate by 100 percent. If accepted, Noris' method could possibly reduce the backlog within just a couple of months. In the case of which a woman is sexually assaulted, first, lab technicians must remove female and male cells from a cotton swab with a specific detergent. Then, DNA from the large number of epithelial cells from the victim's vagina must be seperated from the low number of sperm cells obtained from the perpetrator, a process that requires an overnight sitting of the cells in an enzyme that will release the significantly fragile female cells allowing the release of DNA for analysis. Once the female DNA is extracted, stronger regeants are used to burst open the very durable sperm cells. When the process has completed, profiles can then be generated for both the victim and perpatrator based off the extracted DNA samples. This technique, used for decades, has proven to be very time consuming. With Noris' suggested method, however, the method of seperating the male and female DNA fragments is simplified as it eliminates the requirement of overnight incubation while at the same times doubles the recovery of sperm cells.

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A Brazilian actor who has dubbed Sean Penn’s voice into Portuguese in the past says he will not take a job re-recording Mr. Penn’s dialogue for the film “Milk,” Variety reported. Marco Ribeiro, a performer who supplied Mr. Penn’s voice in dubbed versions of the movies “All the King’s Men” and “21 Grams,” is also a pastor at the Assembly of God church in Rio de Janeiro. “I did not feel comfortable with the job,” Mr. Ribeiro said, according to Variety. “My voice is involved with other causes, and for the same reason I have refused to work on certain types of advertising.” “Milk,” directed by Gus Van Sant, won Mr. Penn an Academy Award for his performance as Harvey Milk, the pioneering gay politician. The film, which has already been playing in Brazilian theaters with Portuguese subtitles, is expected to reach a wider audience when a dubbed version is broadcast on television.

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occur if a rancher shot at illegal immigrants crossing the border to invade our country and was prosecuted by the government.
Beck stated openly, in words reminiscent of Tom Chittums Civil War II scenario, that:
“What we are possibly looking at is something far worse than the Depression,” Beck began. “We are in much greater debt as individuals. We don’t know how to grow our own food.”
“We’re also looking at civil unrest all around the world,” he continued. “You need to prepare. This is something that could be … really dangerous. … My hands, now, for the first time in my life, are shaking. … We’re running out of exit ramps here.”

Beck’s greatest fear — which he suggests is shared by his friends in the military and the FBI — is clearly not the prospect of widespread poverty, hunger, or homelessness. Rather, it appears to be the notion that worldwide civil unrest could precipitate a civil war between what he calls the “bubbas” and the United States government.

Laying out a convoluted scenario, Beck suggested that the military is preparing for a situation where “something happens down on the border. You’ve got the rancher who is protecting his land, people are starting to come over … there’s a shot fired, it ignites things. ATF, FBI come in and arrest that rancher. How many people are going to say, ‘Wait a minute. … You people knew this was going on and you did nothing to protect us.’”
(Editor: Well, this guy here would.)
At that point, Gretchen Carlson slid down and hid under the coffee table, saying, “Tell me when the world’s okay to come back out.” Steve Doocy added.
“I really hope you’re wrong,”
Theres a video of the interview on the site linked.

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Despite Karl Rove's concerns that his appearance before the House Judiciary Committee could become a "show trial," the deal he cut assures that his testimony, at least initially, will be conducted in private. John Conyers promises to get to the bottom of Rove's role in the US Attorneys scandal, but will Bush's Brain be asked about the outing of Valerie Plame? The prosecution of Don Siegelman? His cozy relationship with Jack Abramoff? The Rove deal allows Obama to sidestep weighing in on Bush's very broad claims of executive privilege. White House Counsel Greg Craig says Obama is "very sympathetic to those who want to find out what happened," but doesn't want to "do anything that would... weaken the institution of the presidency." After reading the chilling secret Bush memos released this week, the idea of a less unbridled executive branch doesn't seem like such a bad thing.

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AS Media Coursework Evaluation
 
Initial Planning:
 
When I started this product I set out to create a Hip-Hop magazine that looked similar to and fitted in with the conventions of existing texts from that market. Therefore the text I have created will fit in with the other music magazines in this particular genre. To make it more believable as a magazine I decided to make my text a rival magazine to others already out there; as a pose to creating something that is new and original that would create a possible niche. To achieve this I have kept to the typical conventions of a Hip-Hop magazine. This includes things like a recognisable logo positioned at the top, a specific layout and relevant stories that fit with the images I have used. Together these will help attract fans of the genre; therefore rivalling current texts belonging to this market.
 
Analysis of the Final Product:
 
When doing research for my main product I highlighted specific conventions such as the layout, which includes things like an appropriate masthead, barcode and relevant stories and images. I applied these to my own product by replicating and adjusting a layout from an existing text so it looked more realistic to the genre. I also used original images that were typical to the Hip-Hop genre.
       I decided to create a ‘Christmas’ edition of the magazine which is not unusual as I have researched other seasonal issues from existing texts. I implicated this theme into the design by using a red and white colour scheme for the front cover and contents page. I changed this for the double page spread however as I didn’t want to be to repetitive and have over powering colours.
       The first thing I did to make my front cover look more seasonal was to have the artist dressed in red and white clothes. This was particularly important as it made the image look more professional and it obviously fitted in with the overall colour scheme. To really enforce the theme I had the artist wear a Christmas hat. Predominantly the colours used were red and white but I also added in a fair amount of black as well. This was to add some variety so that it didn’t look like there was too much of one colour. The black also helped to make parts stand out. One of the final features I added to finish the design off was the snowflakes on the logo and bottom of the page. I felt this was effective as it fits in with conventions perfectly. Through my research I found that the logo for the magazine never changes unless there is a special issue, for example a seasonal one. So adding a small change to the logo allowed my magazine to fit into this market. Finally the text ‘Xmas Special’ really helps to just emphasise the theme I was trying to create. Since it’s a Hip-Hop magazine I decided to use the word Xmas instead of Christmas as it suggests that it’s not conforming to the rules, which is a common trait of the Rap and Hip-Hop genre.
       When designing the contents I decided to make it a double page as this was a typical convention for Hip-Hop magazines. When analysing existing texts I noticed that each contents page usually had the name of the magazine at the top and some form of masthead to go with it, so this was an obvious feature to include in mine. As the front cover contained a lot of red I decided to add a more contrasting colour to the contents. In the end the two colours that stand out the most are the red and blue. The reason I chose these was because both colours are related to gang culture which in turn is directly linked to Hip-Hop. The red representing ‘Bloods’ whilst the blue says ‘Crips’. I think this is a small detail that will be picked up by fans of the genre. When adding the text to the contents page I used bold titles with short sentences underneath to explain the story; this was to attract the reader and make them want to read more. A final thing to mention about this page is that the general layout is quite similar to existing texts. I did this so that it would look more professional
       For the double-page spread I chose to do an interview with my own Hip-Hop artist. This is particularly common in magazines so I felt it was the best option for mine. There are a few design features here that are very conventional. For example I have enlarged a quote from the interview and placed it elsewhere on the page like in existing texts. Then there is the splatter of blood around the masthead which goes well with connotations of Hip-Hop; such as violence and crime. Again the theme of blue has been carried onto this page as well.
       When taking my photos I chose different outfits to go with the theme of each page. I also used various props to help give meaning to the shots I used. For example on the front cover the artist is sitting on a speaker holding a microphone. Instantly you can tell that this is a music magazine. For other photos I used caps, headphones and stands, which are all conventional to Hip-Hop and will make the magazine appeal to fans of the genre. When selecting the photos I wanted to use, expressions and poses played a major part. I felt these were important as they set the general mood and I wanted the magazine to look as convincing as possible.
      
Representation:
 
From researching the genre I found that there were a lot of negative connotations surrounding the Hip-Hop genre. I tried to implicate these conventions into my own magazine as much as possible, as it would help to make it look more realistic to the genre I was trying to portray. The use of flat caps and bandanas are key symbols of ‘gangsters’ and references to the hip-hop genre. Overall I think I have represented the social group of ‘gangsters’ in the right light. Through their clothes, poses and expressions it is clearly evident which genre they fall under; therefore I have stuck to the typical conventions. There are also other features I mentioned early that help to enforce this, such as the blood and colour codes. However there is one slight convention that I have challenged; this being the young artist I have used on the cover and wrote a feature on. Through my research I found that using artists that were this young was uncommon, so I felt that it would give my product an edge if I could tap into that younger market.
 
Audience:
 
My media product has a common target audience of people who are fans of the Hip-Hop genre. In particular it is aimed at sixteen to thirty year olds that are primarily male. Taking this age group into account when constructing the product I had to use appropriate images that would attract this audience. By doing a feature on a young hip-hop artist I felt this would have a greater effect as it would be easier for the audience to relate to them. The interview itself and other stories that featured on the contents page will attract that more mature audience of the twenty to thirty year olds. This was important as I need to capture the interests of both ends of the spectrum from teenagers to adults. When taking the photos I dressed the artist in certain clothes that would be relevant to the genre and address my target audience. This included flat caps, bandanas and hooded tops.
       When showing my product to members of the target audience I got a really positive response. I had feedback where people picked up on how the ‘look of it fitted the genre’.
 
Technologies:
 
When starting this project I already had a sound understanding of ‘Adobe Photoshop’ so this just helped to build on my knowledge of it. When taking the photo’s I learnt to position the subject against a contrasting background to what they were wearing, for example black shirt on white background. This in turn made the task of editing them on Photoshop easier. I also analysed existing texts to see how their product was made up layer by layer; from images, logos and text.
 
 
Preliminary Task:
 
Looking back at the preliminary task I feel I have learnt how important the layout is in making a magazine look convincing. I feel I have progressed from this first task. In my main task I made the logo look a lot more appropriate to that of a magazine. By making other changes like having a set colour scheme, it helped to make my main task more of a magazine that the preliminary. Another point is that I had to adopt a different approach when producing the main task, as the text I was creating had to look more professional than a college magazine would need to.  
 
Evaluation of Your Product:
 
I think that the main strengths of my product come from the representation of the Hip-Hop genre. I feel that I have created a magazine that definitely portrays that genre. I focused on this a lot really, from costumes and poses to the general layout and making it fit in with existing Hip-Hop magazines. However I think a weakness could of came from the images, the lighting and using screens for the background was not taken into account when taking the photos so therefore they could have been of a higher standard. There is an improvement in the ones for the main task though, as I took location and costume into account a lot more.
       Another weakness could be the white background I have used for each of the pages. This is conventional to the genre of magazine so it can work as a strength as well, but in some cases it makes the page look a bit plain and empty. Finally I think the real strength comes from how colours on the page relate to colours the artist is wearing in the photos. This is an attention to detail that is conventional and makes the whole text look a lot more professional and convincing.

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Today's Annoyance: People who dont understand NY coffee speak
Mantra of the Day: I am a fabulous jet-setter

As you know, I have been traveling a lot lately. There is one thing that has its drawbacks to living life as a jet-setter, and that is getting thrown off of your routine. In my day-to-day life, I am a hard worker; I try to take care of myself and I have certain daily activities that brighten up my day. For example, I love to stop by my local coffee shop and say hello to the owners, a good-looking gay couple named Jake and Robert. They always have something funny to say and offer up their insightful opinions on current affairs. I usually like to start my day off with a run and end it with a walk along the Hudson River.

Yes, I feel privileged to have these wonderful experiences and I know that it will make me appreciate home so much more when I get back there, but even these little things throw me off. First I stop working out, then I start eating whatever passes in front of me, then I go out to parties and You get my point; its just a slippery slope.

At the end of the day, my question to you is: Which is better? Staying at home and enjoying the controlled life that you have created for yourself, or leaving your comfort zone to explore new adventures? They both have their pluses and minuses, but I cant decide which I prefer. Post a comment and let me know what you think.

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So, first, sorry. I didn't post on Monday. It was a Bad Day. I've been having a lot of those lately, but Monday was particularly Bad and I honestly just couldn't get my head around anything well enough to blog. So, sorry about that.

Seriously, is this month over yet? It's been AWFUL. One of the worst months I've ever had; I feel bruised all over from the beating it's given me. Part of it might be the Mercury retrograde; part of it might just be that it's January and the weather is a neverending stream of miserable (and has been for two years.) Whatever it is, I just want to go crawl under the covers and hide.

But of course I cannot. :-) I have kids to raise and a novel, a short story, and a proposal to write. So, no hiding for me. And actually, although it's been a slow month, the novel is coming along and so is the proposal (haven't started the short yet) so I feel good about that; I'm 25k or so into the third Downside book, which I'm calling CITY OF GHOSTS for now (although I'm not sure how unique that is, so we'll see if I get to keep it. It might end up being something like UNDERGROUND GHOSTS or maybe GHOSTS UNBOUND. Don't know. Reminder to self: Google "City of ghosts" and see what you get.) Shame, really, as it's the perfect title for what I think is going to be a kickass book; I'm actually extremely pleased with it so far, which is nice. I have a couple more clues to drop in this first third and my subplots are simmering along nicely.

See, here's what I do. I separate the novel, in my head, into three parts; assuming a 90k book, which of course it won't be exactly--the final version of UNHOLY GHOSTS is about 98k; DOWNSIDE GHOSTS before edits is about 101k. So we'll see. Anyway.

It occurred to me that this particular way of structuring a book might interest some of you, so here's what I'm going to do. This Thursday and the next two I'm going to outline my basic method; feel free to ask questions at the end of each post and I'll answer them the following Thursday, and we'll do a little summary at the end.

So. Why would you want to do this? Why would you want to structure your books this way? What is the benefit of it?

I can only answer what the benefit is for me, and how it helps me organize my thoughts and work, and the ways in which I feel it's improved my writing. Honestly I think most of you probably do this anyway, either consciously or unconsciously.

I'm not an outliner or planner. I start my books with a couple of characters and a problem which needs solving. Occasionally I'll have a couple of ideas for Big Scenes in my head, but that's really it. An idea excites me and I start writing, period. If you are an outliner or planner, this may not be necessary for you or, again, you probably already do this. And as with any other writing advice I give, this is my way and only mine; it's not in any way a "You must do it this way" or "This is the best way". But I mentioned my little structure elsewhere and a few people really liked it, so I thought why not share it a little more widely.

Also keep in mind that if your projected word counts are shorter, you will of course need shorter thirds, and especially remember this is not set in stone. Every book is different. Every book will have its own needs. You do not have to do this the way I do in order to write well, not at all, not remotely.

So. Here is what this does for me:

**It improves pacing. Separating the book into three 30k chunks, and knowing basically what purpose each chunk has to serve, gives me a structure on which to hang my wild imaginings (hee). Also, because of the way each "Act" is set up, it draws the reader into the story at a predictable pace and keeps the flow of information steady.

**It gives me a much stronger first draft. You pantsers know exactly what I'm talking about here. By the time our book is finished we have so many clues we need to go back and add, so many changes that need to be made, it's like rewriting the book. But keeping the structure in mind makes it easier for me to fit in anything I might need; I know where the additional info needs to go or from where it needs to be removed.

**It means I'm not cramming to fit things in at the end, or left with too many loose ends.

**It eliminates the problem of the "sagging middle". I believe the sagging middle is a pacing/information problem; sagging middles occur when too much information is given in the beginning of a story. By structuring my books this way I make sure there's plenty of action throughout.

Assuming a book is 90k words, by the end of the first third--or 30k--I need to have all my basic information in place:

*Who the major players are. The bad guy needs to be introduced here, even if--as is usually the case--the reader is unaware that s/he is the bad guy. Hell, I'm not usually aware at this point who the bad guy is, especially given how much I enjoy my red herrings. So I usually set up two or three likely suspects here. I can always edit later to strengthen or remove the connections, once I figure out who the Baddie really is. We also need, of course, the main characters.

*The basic plot. What is the mystery or problem we're solving? A lot of people will tell you this should be in the first chapter, and they're not wrong. The sooner the better. But I'm also a fan of the Indiana Jones opening, whereby the first chapter is an intro to character and action that clears up events which occurred before the book's opening. So I feel that as long as we introduce the issue in those first three chapters, we're good.

*At least one subplot, hopefully two. They don't have to be delved too deeply into in the first 10k or so, but by the end of 30k they should be (and we're going to go into the structure of each act itself as well). But the basic stage needs to be set early, in this first act. For example, in PERSONAL DEMONS, Megan's interview with Brian. We also met our Ultimate Baddie in those first chapters and added our little subplot with the vision of the Yezer's house on the astral plane. And of course we met our romantic lead as well and (hopefully) had a nice little attraction/irritation vibe going fairly quickly, at least by the end of that 30k.

ALL THE BASIC CLUES NEED TO BE IN PLACE BY THE END OF THE FIRST ACT.

This doesn't mean at all that by the end of the first act the mystery would be solvable. Oh, no. Not at all. But everything that comes later has to build on what's already in those first 30k words. No deus ex machinas for us; we need to lay our groundwork.

For example, let's say we're writing a murder mystery. It can be set in any world, from "normal" to total fantasy.

For example, let's say we're writing a murder mystery. It can be set in any world, from "normal" to total fantasy.

So, in the first 10-15k words we want to introduce:

Our main character
Sidekicks, if any
The mystery itself
The bad guys
The world we're in
Our basic clues

Is the murderer out for revenge? Then we might want to mention, in that first section, how many people loved (or hated) the victim. Out for money? Then we mention how rich (or poor) the victim was. We might introduce some physical clues here; the bloody knife or gun, say. Or there may be no obvious cause of death, and we introduce the cause at the very end of this act (we may even wait until the second act, but if that's the case we should have a lot of other stuff going on.)

And in the second 15k or so we want to start exploring the word, pick up a few additional clues, and get to our first Major Complication (beyond the basic plot-laying one).

Every act ends with action and deepening conflict.

Well, technically, every sentence, ever scene, every page, needs to deepen conflict, of course. But for the sake of our structure we're going to focus on Major Conflict.

To go back to our murder mystery, let's say our MC is Jennifer, a private detective. The subject of one of jennifer's investigations turns up dead, and she decides to work with the police--or behind their backs, perhaps--to solve the crime for whatever reason.

It's a pretty basic plot and one I think we're all fairly familiar with.

So our first act is the dead body, the introduction of Jennifer and her frenemies on the force, the world, whatever. And we pick up info here and there, and perhaps we learn that Jennifer is debating whether to put her grandmother in a home, and Jennifer's just broken up with a lover, and Jennifer needs a new car, or whatever.

We'll probably have some excitement in those chapters, and some uncoverings. But it's right around the end of that first act that things go from bad to worse. Jennifer is attacked at her home. Or a witness is found dead. Or she's kidnapped. Or the police tell her in a very shady way to get the heck out of their investigation.

Whatever the plot is, the end of the first act is where you generally put:

*A major action scene
*A major complication

Preferably at the same time. That first 30k has to encourage the reader to keep going; you want the end of that act to be an "Oh crap" moment, you know what I mean? I tend to think of those, and of those major action scenes, as "beats", and each act should end with or right around a beat.

This isn't to say at all that you shouldn't be having those moments as you go, because of course you should. But the end of that first act is where everything rolls on its side; it's where the MC finds him or herself in jeopardy somehow or where someone else is put in jeopardy (like, for example, the kidnapping of Catherine Martin in Thomas Harris's Silence of the Lambs, to pull an example out of my--ahem--hat. The abduction, in fact, occurs on page 104 of my copy [I just went upstairs and grabbed it], which is 352 pages long, and is especially masterful there as just a few pages before Harris showed us the autopsy of a Buffalo Bill victim. Thus at the end of that book's "first act" we have a graphic representation of how different this killer is; we have a significant clue in the throat larvae; and we have the abduction--so we know exactly what is waiting for that girl.)

The end of the first act is where the stakes jump higher. It's not just an investigation anymore; this time it's personal, if you know what I mean. Something Bad Has Happened. It's going to happen again, unless we stop it. There's often--again, as in Silence--a time factor introduced here too. Either way, this is where everything that's come so far raises to a fever pitch, and the reader is (hopefully!) left breathlessly anticipating the second act, where everything gets deeper and more complicated.

Remember, none of this is set in stone. All stories are different. It's just a guideline.

So. Any questions? What do you think; is this a structure you use? Do you keep these things in mind as you work.

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