This started out as a humorous thought when I heard of the bridge being stolen in Bosnia. That’s right, a bridge! It seems that on a seldom used roadway, a crew showed up and just started dismantling a bridge. They looked legitimate, so no one paid any attention. The crooks ended up selling it to a salvage yard! So, naturally my curiosity got the better of me and I had to dig a little deeper. Read more…

While facilitating a class for newly appointed managers, we noticed a few participants looked a little overwhelmed. We decided to lighten things up a bit, and started the session on hiring and managing personnel with the following true story. Read more…

A new search engine that helps families find sex offenders is available online, it is called PedoTracker. This is just in time for Halloween. Parents you can check your neighborhoods and keep your kids away from any sex offenders houses. Go there now and check it out www.pedotracker.com .

If you have seen the new USA series, Burn Notice on USA Network, you are probably already a fan. They usually give some pretty good tips on the show about various things like avoiding surveillance, detaining an enemy, etc. Granted, some are better and more practice than others especially for normal everyday people like ourselves. You can now go on to the website and ask your own questions on the “Ask A Spy” section. I found it a fun little distraction and I bet you will too.

I just had a chance to go over to a web site called How To Deal With Creepy People. It is brought to you by the same people as Perverted Justice. It is mainly aimed at teenagers, but can be very useful for anybody that may going through any type of bullying or cyber stalking. Take a look, they even have a blog and a news section on the latest creepy people in the news.

KEMMERER, TRENDA LOUE

High stakes, sexy American female seeking sexy male for friendship - plus. Bet on me, you’ll hit the jackpot every time - Cast your lot come out on top!

Race: White
Date of Birth: 6-28-66
Release Date: on appeal
Height: 5′3″
Religion: Baptist
Do you have children: yes
Do you smoke: no
Do you want mail from both sexes: men only
Education: high school +
Occupation before prison: investments/banking
Activities in prison: teach a computer tech. class/certified computer technician

Note: Yeah from the description of this one it is pretty accurate, “High Stakes”. She is in prison for MURDER!

Offense Date: 09-02-1997
Offense: MURDER
Projected Release Date: 10-20-2056 (I’ll wait for ya baby)

SEDA, CAROL

Cowgirl In Training
Latin Lady - brown hair, brown eyes, deep auburn long hair, born in Texas, raised in California. Wanting to get back down home country style to see the world through others eyes. Enjoy living life to the fullest. Love to cook and can take you to all 4 corners of the world in a kitchen. Love to ride, although not that well at it. Something about cowboy life style has my attention, along with a bit of the Irish-Ireland. Love long walks in the evening, picnics, and would like to learn how to country and western dance. My fantasy vacation is going to Ireland, meeting a real cowboy - not all cowboys are from Texas - yet- all real cowboys are! (smile)

Race: Latin
Date of Birth: 3-20-66
Release Date: 10-2011
Height: 5′5″
Religion: Christian
Do you have children: 1
Do you smoke: no
Do you want mail from both sexes: yes
Education: high school plus college
Occupation before prison: accounting/hair dresser
Activities in prison: peer education instructor, hair dresser

Note: Oh she forgot to add one thing to her fantasy vacation. Go to Ireland, find an underage cowboy and sexually assualt him. Check, fantasy complete, except for the cowboy and Ireland part.

Offense Date: 10-01-1997
Offense: Sexual Assault on a minor under 17
Projected Release Date: 10-06-2011

RAY, CYNTHIA CAMPBELL

I was thrown out of school my first day of kindergarten because I wore a dress with no panties. I am about to have a parole hearing to vote on releasing me in September of 2007. I love carnivals and I would go with my love to my fortune-tellers tent. She would tell him he has the mark of the Werewolf in his palm. Then we would go home and sit on the couch. He’ll begin to feel lust than a strange wild way he’s never felt before, because he isn’t just human any more. He’ll slowly lower his mouth toward my neck, fangs bared, paused looking confused, then lick his lips, opening his mouth wider, exposing more fangs, and start moving toward my neck again. Later he’ll ask me, “Was it as good for you as it was for me”? I’ll say “Yes my love”, If the villagers come to take him I’ll fight them off with a flaming torch. Then I’ll softly scratch his stomach to make his muzzle smile, manicure his claws, fluff and comb the hair growing on his ears and most of all love him with all my heart. If you are my true love, the werewolf the Gypsy’s sang songs about for centuries around their campfires, because they knew you would come someday. Write to me

Race: White
Date of Birth: 5-20-62
Release Date: Parole review to vote on release September 2007
Height: 5′4″
Religion: Christian
Do you smoke? No
Would you like letters from both sexes? Male only
Education: High School
Occupation before prison: Graphic Artist
Activities in prison: Read, Listen to music, Exercise, Draw, Work

Note: You would think the whole werewolf thing would be the most disturbing part of her profile, but nope, for me it was the kindergarten without panties. Ughhhh! Oh also, she is in for two, count them two counts of murder!

Offense Date: 06-19-1982
Offense: Two counts of MURDER!
Projected Release Date: Never

BOLTON,CHARLSIE AMANDA

Unshockable, fun, erotic, young lady whose sexually liberated and diverse, ISO a genuine friend, lover and soul mate who is caring, compassionate. Someone special that can stimulate my mind and definitely my body. I enjoy quiet evenings with my mate, exploring the depths of each others souls. My interests and hobbies are very vast. Some of my favorites include: reading, topless/nude dancing; swimming, going to concerts/ meeting new people but, most of all laughing, smiling and enjoying life. Stop wasting time, drop me a line ASAP and lets begin the rest of our lives. Serious/mature adults only please.

Race: WhiteDate of Birth: 10-9-78
Release Date: 7-12-22 parole eligibility date (case on appeal)
Height: 5′8″Religion: Native American
Do you have children: No
Do you smoke: No
Do you want mail from both sexes: yes
Education: college
Occupation before prison: secretary/receptionist
Activities in prison: studying law, exercising, learning anything I can, writing poetry, reading literature

Note: Nude dancing and swimming! Need I say more? Murder, oh yeah don’t forget the murder. That’s a big one on my list of potential mates.

Offense Date: 06-18-06
Offense: Murder
Projected release date: 07-12-2042

ALEXANDER,CORA

Texas finest Cappuccino Spice is seeking single, willing and lovable men to come into my life and share lots of excitement that life has to offer. I am tons of fun as well as my 54 f breast, so me there is no limits. I like trying new things all the time because I’m full of so much life. I am a queen so I love to be pampered, spoiled, loved, spanked. I don’t ask for much, but to be loved and accepted for the person I am. And in return you shall receive nothing but the best from both worlds. I ask that only serious males reply with a photo, cause I’m not into playing head games. So cum to me and get a taste of Cappuccino Spice, I know you’ll be hooked.

Race: Black
Date of Birth: 5-25-70
Release Date: 10-2014
Height: 5′5″
Religion: Muslim
Do you have children: yes, 2
Do you smoke: no
Do you want mail from both sexes: yes
Education: college educated
Occupation before prison: nursing aide
Activities in prison: all sorts

Note: Hey a child injuring, size 54F breast, female that wants to be spanked looking for love! Line forms to the left fellas!

Offense Date: 07-20-1997
Offense: Injury to a child
Projected Release Date: Hopefully when hell freezes over.

There is a great thread over on BackGroundChatter.com about screening your romantic interests. It has become a big topic of debate amongst those of you that choose to go the route of Internet dating. I would like to know some of your opinions on the matter. Below is an article I have written that deals with some of the pitfalls of online dating.

Online dating services can be tricky. Many people get lulled into a false sense of security when they meet someone “online”. Don’t fall into that trap. Make sure you check out whatever dating service you are going to use. This can be just as important as checking out the person you are going to be dating. Look for services that offer personality profiles as well as background checks on it’s members.

When you find someone make sure that you do not reveal too much about yourself initially. Keep it on a first name or “nickname” basis only until your are satisfied that the person you are conversing with is safe. Don’t tell them what town or what street you live on. Many people provide clues as to where they live without even realizing it. Do not just meet the person on a whim. Make sure you speak to them via the phone first. Also make sure that you have their correct information.

Even if the dating service provides a background check you may want to conduct your own independently. At the very least you want to make sure they have no criminal record. You may also want to conduct a background check of their “online identity”. This consists of going to search engines and typing in their name and nickname they may use online. Many private investigators provide this service and can dig up information where the general consumer can not. It may be worth it just to know for sure. Most importantly, when your are finally going to meet your dream date. Pick a public area that is well lit and where you feel safe. You may want to bring a friend in case things don’t go as planned.

So now you have finally met Mr. or Ms. Perfect and things seem to be going great! I know I may sound like a overprotective mother here but you must remember you really still do not know this person. Initially be wary. The first few dates keep your guard up. Keep an eye on your personal belongings. Many a person has been taken in by Internet con-men to have their identity stolen or worse. If you pay for dinner with a credit card keep an eye on it and the receipts. This goes for your ID, SS Card, as well.

Ok so things aren’t going so well. What happens if for some reason the relationship goes south. Hopefully this will not happen to you but it has been known to occur. If after just a short time you find that you are not compatible with the person let them know right away. Again, this may be a good time for a public area and a friend in tow. Hopefully that will be the end of it, but if things heat up and the person will not leave you alone there are some things you can do. Currently there are laws on the books that protect you from stalking. There is a federal law along with many state and local laws. See the bottom of this article for additional anti-stalking resources. And please this is not meant to scare you off from on-line fun, but please be careful out there.

Additional Resources:
TechTV.Com
iVillage.Com

Stalking:
To obtain a guide for stalking victims, write or call the National Center for Victims of Crime2111 Wilson Blvd.Ste. 300, Arlington, VA 22201Phone: (800) FYI-CALL or (703) 276-2880Web: http://www.ncvc.org/

Websites:
Stalking Behavior, by D. T. Coon http://www.stalkingbehavior.com/
Los Angeles Co. District Attorney http://www.lovemenot.org/
AXIS Intervention & Training Institute http://www.stalkingrescue.org/
Stalking Victims’ Sanctuary, by Linden Gross http://www.stalkingvictims.com/
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse http://www.privacyrights.org/
Anti Stalking website, by Doreen Orion, MD http://www.antistalking.com/
Gavin de Becker, Inc. threat assessment & protection services http://www.gdbinc.com/
“Stalking through the Courts,” by Janet Normalvanbreucher www.gate.net/~liz/liz/FRtactic.html
The Stalking Assistance Site, Kim Kelly & Joann Ugolini http://www.stalkingassistance.com/
Working to Halt Online Abuse http://www.haltabuse.org/
Safety Ed International http://www.safetyed.org/