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FDA Issues Warnings to 15 CBD Companies, Updates Safety Concerns
By Aaron G. Biros
In late November, the FDA issued 15 warning letters to CBD companies and published a fact sheet detailing their safety concerns for CBD products. The FDA says they cannot deem CBD to be generally recognized as safe and that they will not tolerate making unsubstantiated health claims, marketing to children, using CBD as an ingredient in foods and marketing it as a dietary supplement.
On November 25th, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out warning letters to 15 different companies for "illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)." They also published a "Consumer Update" where they express concern regarding the general safety of CBD products. The press release also states that at this time the FDA cannot say that the CBD is generally recognized as safe (GRAS). To see the list of companies that received warning letters, check out the press release here.
The structure of cannabidiol (CBD), one of 400 active compounds found in cannabis.
While the FDA is still trying to figure out how to regulate hemp and hemp-derived CBD products, they published these releases to let the public know they are working on it, according to FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner Amy Abernethy, M.D., Ph.D.:
"As we work quickly to further clarify our regulatory approach for products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds like CBD, we'll continue to monitor the marketplace and take action as needed against companies that violate the law in ways that raise a variety of public health concerns. In line with our mission to protect the public, foster innovation, and promote consumer confidence, this overarching approach regarding CBD is the same as the FDA would take for any other substance that we regulate. We remain concerned that some people wrongly think that the myriad of CBD products on the market, many of which are illegal, have been evaluated by the FDA and determined to be safe, or that trying CBD 'can't hurt.' Aside from one prescription drug approved to treat two pediatric epilepsy disorders, these products have not been approved by the FDA and we want to be clear that a number of questions remain regarding CBD's safety – including reports of products containing contaminants, such as pesticides and heavy metals – and there are real risks that need to be considered. We recognize the significant public interest in CBD and we must work together with stakeholders and industry to fill in the knowledge gaps about the science, safety and quality of many of these products."
The Warning Letters
The warning letters sent to those 15 companies all mention a few types of violations to the FD&C Act. Those include marketing unapproved human and animal drugs, selling CBD products as dietary supplements and adding CBD as an ingredient to human and animal foods. All 15 companies are using websites, online retailers and social media in interstate commerce to market CBD products unlawfully, according to the press release.
This is not the first time the FDA has sent out warning letters to CBD companies. Previously, most of the warning letters were sent out regarding companies making unsubstantiated drug and health claims. This new round of 15 warning letters reaches beyond just unsubstantiated claims and identifies a few new areas of regulatory oversight that CBD companies should be wary of.
Of the 15 warning letters sent out, some were sent to companies that are marketing CBD products to children and infants, some were sent to companies using CBD as an ingredient in food products, some were marketed as dietary supplements and one company marketed their products for use in food-producing animals, such as chickens and cows. With this press release, the FDA is saying loud and clear that the above list of marketing strategies are currently unlawful, that is, until they finish their work in devising a regulatory framework for hemp-derived CBD products.
Updated Safety Concerns
Regarding the FDA saying they cannot deem CBD as generally recognized as safe (GRAS), they published a fact sheet titled "What You Need to Know (And What We're Working to Find Out) About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-derived Compounds, Including CBD." The key words there should be noted in the parentheses: And What We're Working to Find Out. The FDA's research is by no means over with and, if anything, has only just begun. Refer to the fact sheet to see why the FDA couldn't say that CBD is GRAS.
In the FDA's research, they have found a few potential health problems associated with taking CBD. During the marketing application for Epidiolex as a new drug, the only approved CBD drug on the market, the FDA identified a couple of safety risks. The first one is liver injury, which they identified in blood tests, but mentioned that it could be managed easily with medical supervision. Without medical supervision, potential liver injury due to CBD consumption could go undetected, according to the FDA.
The second health concern is drug interaction. During the new drug approval process for Epidiolex, they found that other medicines could impact the dose of CBD and vice versa. The other major health concern they have is male reproductive toxicity. The FDA says that studies in lab animals showed male reproductive toxicity, including things like decrease in testicular size, inhibition of sperm growth and development and decreased circulating testosterone. They do mention, however, that "it is not yet clear what these findings mean for human patients and the impact it could have on men (or the male children of pregnant women) who take CBD." The fact sheet also some side effects that CBD use could produce including sleepiness, gastrointestinal distress and changes in mood.
The FDA says they are actively researching and working on learning more about the safety of CBD products. They listed a couple risks that they are looking into right now: Those include, cumulative exposure (What if you use CBD products daily for a week or a month?), special populations (effects of CBD on the elderly, pregnant or nursing women, children, etc.) and CBD in animals (safety of CBD use in pets or food-producing animals and the resulting safety of human food products like milk or eggs).
While the CBD products market could still be classified as a bit of a gray market currently, the FDA says they are working on researching it more to develop an appropriate regulatory framework. What that might look like is anyone's guess. One thing that remains clear, however, is that the FDA will not tolerate CBD companies marketing products in ways described above. Those include making unsubstantiated health claims, marketing to children, using CBD as an ingredient in foods and marketing it as a dietary supplement.
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Columbian Woman Kidnapped, Has Unborn Child Taken From Her Womb
National | Steven Ertelt | Nov 24, 2004 | 9:00AM | WASHINGTON, DC
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by Steven Ertelt
LifeNews.com Editor
Bogota, Columbia (LifeNews.com) — Police have arrested a woman suspected in the kidnapping of an unborn child from a pregnant woman who was drugged and had a Caesarean-section performed on her.
Sol Angela Cartagena, who was eight-months pregnant, was having a drink in a hospital cafeteria with her two year-old daughter when she became lightheaded and fainted. When she awoke, she found herself in the Columbian countryside next to her daughter.
She said a woman had carried her to a remote hillside.
"When I woke up I was in the countryside with my 2-year-old daughter beside me," Cartagena told RCN television.
"I felt as if they had thrown hot water on me, and then I saw a stream of boiling blood," she said. "My little girl said the woman had wrapped the baby in a sheet and had left quite calmly."
She said someone had performed a Caesarean-section on her and taken her baby.
According to an Associated Press report, OBGYN Carlos Cespedes confirmed someone performed the surgery on Cartagena and took her baby. He also confirmed Cartagena was drugged prior to the operation.
"This is the strangest thing I've seen in my professional career, and I believe this patient had all the luck in the world in not dying before getting to the hospital," he told AP.
Gustavo Silva said authorities may have tracked down the woman who took the baby.
Sila told AP that police received tips from people who had seen the woman with a baby and knew she had not been pregnant. They wondered where she obtained the child.
The baby was dehydrated by otherwise in good medical condition.
Columbia has one of the highest kidnapping rates in the world.

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Book Review: Once Upon A Western Shore (The Tyack & Frayne Mysteries, #9) – Harper Fox
Published April 30th 2018 by FoxTales Publications
Genres & Themes: LGBTQ+, Mystery, Death, Romance, Family
ASIN: B07BC9QNTS
Characters: Lee Tyack, Gideon Frayne
Blurb: It's May Eve, and for once the body discovered in a meadow isn't Gideon's concern. The remains are decades old, and Gid and Lee are free to enjoy a proper Cornish Beltane, with maypoles, mirth, and a wild, sexy dash into the greenwood.
When trouble flares, it's from an unexpected source: Tamsyn, after a quiet few months, suddenly manifests terrifying new paranormal powers. She can't be kept hidden forever, and working out how to shield her is enough to drive a wedge even between these most united of parents.
Then Gideon's cold case becomes a hot one for Lee. The dead man in the field has been forgotten by the living, but his memories are vivid and riding wild on the wind from the sea. No-one can act out his unfinished business but Lee, and it's going to take all Gideon's strength and love to get him through the ordeal.
Beltane magic past and present sweeps through Cornwall as Tamsyn steps into her powers, and the witches of the western shore look set to pay a dreadful price unless Gideon and Lee can bring to light the truth buried so long ago. This is another wonderful addition to the series! My favorite family! One of my favorite couples of all time! I just loved the whole thing about Tamsyn's growing powers. She really is becoming what she's supposed to be – the witch of Bodmin! I loved that we get to see Gideon and Lee's domesticity here towards each other and towards their little girl. The whole plot feels like an ordinary day for this extraordinary family but it gets to you. The writing, the characters' dynamics and the future of the series makes you all so excited! This is a superb read for the fans of the series – there's a few tears here and there and a bit fo a surprise as well! It's definitely worth reading and buying!!!
Harper Fox is an M/M author with a mission. She's produced six critically acclaimed novels in a year and is trying to dispel rumours that she has a clone/twin sister locked away in a study in her basement. In fact she simply continues working on what she loves best– creating worlds and stories for the huge cast of lovely gay men queuing up inside her head. She lives in rural Northumberland in northern England and does most of her writing at a pensioned-off kitchen table in her back garden, often with blanket and hot water bottle.
She lives with her SO Jane, who has somehow put up with her for a quarter of a century now, and three enigmatic cats, chief among whom is Lucy, who knows the secret of the universe but isn't letting on. When not writing, she either despairs or makes bread, specialities foccacia and her amazing seven-strand challah. If she has any other skills, she's yet to discover them.
Tagged Book Review, Gideon Frayne, Harper Fox, Lee Tyack, Once Upon A Western Shore, Tyack & Frayne Series
Book Review: Underhill: A Halloween Story (The Tyack & Frayne Mysteries, #8) – Harper Fox
Posted on November 9, 2017 | Leave a comment
Published October 28th 2017 by FoxTales
Genres & Themes: LGBTQ+, Mystery, Death
Kindle Edition, 54 pages
ASIN: B076Z66FCH
Blurb: It's Halloween, and Lee is wrapping up a TV special at Underhill, a haunted house on Bodmin Moor. There's only one problem – despite its terrible past, this house doesn't seem to be haunted at all. Not great for the fans of Spirits of Cornwall, but all Lee wants to do is get home to Gideon and Tamsyn in time for their family party. Gid and Zeke are due to pick him up at any minute, so Lee sends his film crew home to enjoy their own Halloween plans .
The moment he's alone, everything changes. When Gideon and Zeke arrive, they find the house deserted and dark. Zeke thinks Lee must have left with the film crew, but Gid's instincts tell him otherwise.
The policeman and the preacher must set aside their differences and pool their gifts to pick up Lee's trail. Will they be in time to save him from the ghosts and strange forces at work in Underhill House?
I've read this a week back and have re-read parts of it at least twice now. I absolutely loved this little Halloween novella. It's so lovely to be hearing from Lee and Gideon again. I loved the feel of the story and the mystery behind it. Although it's creepy I thought it was fun.
The resolution connecting one of the side characters was also genius. I loved that about Harper Fox. She can write so many characters but you won't get lost in the story. She knows how to weave it smoothly.
'Will definitely recommend this to fans of the series!
Tagged Book Review, Gideon Frayne, Harper Fox, Lee Tyack, Tyack & Frayne Series, Underhill: A Halloween Story
Book Review: Preacher, Prophet, Beast (The Tyack & Frayne Mysteries, #7) – Harper Fox
Published April 20th 2017 by FoxTales
Genres & Themes: LGBTQ+, Mystery, Family Drama, Xenophobia
ASIN: B06XFDW5Q8
Characters: Lee Tyack, Gideon Frayne, Zeke Frayne
This is the seventh book in the Tyack & Frayne Mystery series.
Blurb: Lee would gladly trade all his psychic gifts for a chance at ordinary life with his husband and his little girl. Three years into their marriage, they're settled in their new home – but the House of Joy can't shield them from an oncoming threat with the power to uproot their whole world.
Lee can't define it further, and even his beloved Gideon can't unmask a monster with no face at all. Gideon is mired in problems and secrets of his own as he struggles to adjust to his new rank and the complexities of plainclothes police work with CID, and for once the devoted Tyack-Frayne partnership is failing to communicate.
Turbulent times in the world at large reach deep into the Bodmin heartland, and the village of Dark is without its guardian constable. More than Lee and Gideon can possibly know has been depending upon their rapport, and as the summer rises towards the longest day, a new and unfathomable kind of Beast is afoot on the moors…
This is another awesome addition to one of my favorite series ever! Yaaaay!!! I thought that the last installment, The Third Solstice was the last one we'll see of Lee and Gideon so I was on cloud nine when I found out that there will still be more Tyack and Frayne mysterious adventures!
If you've read the series from the start – you'd already know the strong undercurrent of darkness in it. Darkness in the form of many mysterious things from the Bodmin 'beast' to wondering souls and even the many peculiarity of people with special gifts.
This one is perhaps the darkest in the series. There's a mounting pressure on Gideon with his new rank and Lee is somehow stuck in not seeing anything that may or may not prevent a tragedy.
Again, Harper Fox was able to deliver a riveting story that will give you goosies and a roller-coaster of emotions from start to finish. I loved the little revelations here and there and it's so good to see all of the side characters (with my favorite Kitto)appearing in this installment. This is again another definitive proof of the author's genius in writing!
Tagged Book Review, Gideon Frayne, Harper Fox, Lee Tyack, Tyack & Frayne Series
Book Review: When First I Met My King (Arthur Trilogy ,#1) – Harper Fox
Publication Date: September 30th 2017 by FoxTales Publications
Themes & Genres: LGBTQ, Romance, Young Adult
Format: ebook, 138 pages
ASIN: B075G3Y8VP
Character: Lance, Arthur, Ector, Gaius
Blurb: Once upon a time, there was a winter that wouldn't end. And all that's standing between the people of White Meadows and starvation is a young man called Lance.
He's sixteen years old, and for all his courage and hunting skills, he's running out of fight. His family has been wiped out in a border raid, and he's drowning in loneliness. When strangers arrive at White Meadows, all Lance can think of is using his last strength to drive them away.
But these men have come in peace, not to burn and destroy. Among them is a hot-headed, utterly charming prince-in-training named Arthur.
For Lance, Arthur's arrival is like the return of the sun. The prince has everything – learning, battle skills, a splendid destiny. But as the days unfold in the remote northern settlement in the shadow of Hadrian's Wall, it soon becomes clear that Arthur needs Lance, too.
I've to tell you though that prior to reading this, I've no clear background on the legends of Arthur, Lancelot all and I've only watched a couple of films, seen a bit of Merlin and read a few fan fiction which are all salacious in nature. Hah!
But hey, I am a huge, huge fan of Harper Fox so I'd eat up anything she offers. This story is actually kind of cute. I immediately fell for our two young adult protagonists. Lance is adorable with all his naivety and Arthur is plain riot! I loved that they have different voices! As per usual, the author's lyrical writing is her absolute asset so you'd really get the feel of the era! I want more from these two! I'm so happy it's a trilogy!!!
Highly recommended and this is from someone who doesn't know shit about any Arthurian tales.
Tagged Arthur Trilogy Series, Book Review, Harper Fox, When First I Met My King
Book Review: Priddy's Tale – Harper Fox
Posted on August 20, 2016 | Leave a comment
Date of Publication: June 20, 2016
Genre and Themes: LGBTQI, Romance, Fantasy, Folklore
Format: 159 pages, ebook
Publisher: FoxTales Publications
Cover Artist: Harper Fox
Characters: Priddy, Merou
Blurb: What doesn't kill you sometimes makes you wish it had…
Priddy's a lost soul in a part of Cornwall the tourists don't get to see. He's young, sweet-natured and gorgeous, but that's not enough to achieve escape velocity from his deadbeat village and rotten family life.
He's a drifter and a dreamer, and self-preservation isn't his strong suit. An accidental overdose of a nightclub high leaves him fractured, hallucinating, too many vital circuits fried to function in a tough world. When a friend offers him winter work in a lighthouse – nothing to do but press the occasional button and keep the windows clean – he gratefully accepts.
His plans to live quietly and stay out of trouble don't last very long. A ferocious Atlantic storm washes a stranger to Priddy's lonely shore. For a shipwrecked sailor, the new arrival seems very composed. He's also handsome as hell, debonair, and completely unconcerned by Priddy's dreadful past.
Priddy has almost given up on the prospect of any kind of friendship, and a new boyfriend – let alone a six-foot beauty with eerily good swimming skills – out of the question entirely. But Merou seems to see undreamed-of promise in Priddy, and when they hit the water together, Priddy has to adapt to Merou's potentials too, and fast. His lover from the sea might be a mere mortal from the waist up, but south of that line…
Far-flung west Cornwall has a hundred mermaid tales. Priddy's loved the stories all his life. Now he has to face up to a wildly impossible truth. Merou's life depends upon his courage and strength, and if Priddy can only find his way in the extraordinary world opening up all around him, all the ocean and a human lifetime needn't be enough to contain the love between merman and mortal.
Let me say right off the bat that this one is one of the best books I've read this year. Do I even need to write more after that? Hah! Okay, let's do it but tis' really going to be a short one. Okay, so at first I wasn't sure about the blurb because it obviously involves a "creature of the sea" – a merman no less! I was thinking – oh no, this is going to be corny as hell! But let me tell you why I always say Harper Fox is a genius storyteller. Reading 'Priddy's Tale,' she made me believe everything about Priddy – his struggles from his abusive father, his 'drugging' incident, his lonesomeness and finally meeting his one true love – Merou! She made me believe it all. Ugh. I'm getting choked. Oookay… Harper Fox if you must know is a whimsical storyteller so this story is basically no different from most of her stories in terms of her skills in world and character building. Her apt description of the rolling sea surrounding the lonesomeness of Priddy is so crisp I could almost taste salt in my tongue. Hah! I know right? This is how good a writer Harper Fox is. So if you're hesitant to read this just like me in the beginning, you really shouldn't be. It's really good and I know that I will be rereading this one very soon! I cannot recommend this highly enough!
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Book Review: Cold Fusion – Harper Fox
Kier Mallory is a tree-hugging poet who made a fatal decision on one of their anti-whaling missions that took the lives of his two crewmembers. Disgraced and with everybody turning him away, he found himself heading to Spindrift. The place that is once a lair for artists and such is now deserted and dilapidated save for its lone inhabitant.
Vivian Calder is the son of a local laird. With Asperger's syndrome, it leaves the young scientist emotionally and socially awkward. His lonesome existence however led him to perfecting cold fusion – a clean, free, and limitless source of power.
With this groundbreaking discovery and their unlikely friendship blossoming into something unexpected, uncertain instances clouded above them that may threaten it and their lives.
At first, Mallory's character was highly unlikable. I thought he was a real douchebag snapping on Viv all the time. It's obvious that he's got some anger management issue or perhaps it's everything that has happened to him prior to meeting Viv but it doesn't excuse his behavior towards Viv whose detachment over emotional things made him a clear target for such attitude – I didn't like it at all. Then when things started to unravel between them, post-Allan's betrayal – everything seemed perfect and they just easily complimented each other. I liked that despite the insta-love (10 days of knowing each other and love is in the air) in the story, the romance does not feel forced at all.
Viv is a real riot at times. His awkwardness is way too adorable and I loved his forgiving nature. I also loved how he felt comfortable with Mal disregarding all his inhibitions. Love is the 'cure' after all. *wink*
"Do you get erections?"
"Yes, at awkward times. Over some things you'd find strange."
"Let me tell you something I never thought I'd share with anyone. When the discovery of the Higgs boson was confirmed in the LHC at CERN, I went upstairs, lock myself in my room, and I came so hard I thought my eardrums would burst. Does that answer you question?"
The science aspect of the story didn't bother me at all. There was ample amount of explanation that didn't go beyond info-dump-zone and I loved that the author eventually veered off from it at the latter part of the story.
I thought Alan deserves more than a bruiser. I don't care if he's the one who got in contact with Viv's sister – he's still a criminal. And a douchebag. Period.
The semi-twist that was conveniently laid out at the second half of the story was a bit surprising to me. I mean, the guy has Asperger's syndrome (nothing wrong with this but he's been alone all his life) and then he's got to suffer that. Poor guy, really.
As usual, the story ended with a very solid conclusion. Harper Fox is one of those authors that does not know how not to write beautifully. Cold Fusion is another wonderful piece of literature! Highly recommended.
Published January 5th 2016 by Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
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Book Review: Third Solstice (Tyack & Frayne, #6) – Harper Fox
Posted on January 3, 2016 | Leave a comment
Published December 17th 2015
Format: Novel
Genre: Paranormal / Romance / Contemporary
Length: 80 pages, ebook
Ebook ASIN: B019IYQKPM
Characters: Gideon Frayne, Lee Tyack
I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Harper Fox released another book on her Tyack & Frayne Mystery series – and I knew I just had to get my paws on it pronto! I've re-read the series constantly ever since I got hold of the first book earlier last year and getting a glimpse of 'em once again just makes me oh-so-happy!
This installment isn't stand-alone since it includes characters from previous books which made me really happy (much so) since I really loved the "Kitto" one and he's got a bit of a mention here.
As for the story here, it was all domestic for both Gideon and Lee and their daughter until said daughter started to show her psychokinetic abilities. It was also the winter solstice – also a time for new beginnings and everyone's becoming what they should be.
I loved how Harper Fox focuses on their family this time and not all the odd things happening around them. I mean, it's a given they're an odd family what with all the paranormal stuff but this one feels more emotional in some way. Gideon and Lee's relationship is stronger than ever, their careers are stable and just the whole domestic side is all so-endearing to read. Their love for their daughter is almost palpable and how they protect each other.
Reading the whole thing was like watching an episode of my favorite TV show. There were some issues at the beginning which got resolved easily at the end and that's that. Purely enjoyable and you'd definitely want to ask for a repeat or perhaps the new "episode." Highly recommended for the fans of the series!
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Tagged Book Review, Gideon Frayne, Harper Fox, Lee Tyack, Third Solstice, Tyack & Frayne Series
My Top Picks For January 2016 MM Releases (Ebook Category)
by Harper Fox
Release Date: January 5th 2016
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
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Their love is the catalyst that could save the planet…or cost their lives.
As an environmental activist for Peace Warrior, Kier Mallory never hesitated to throw himself into dangerous situations. Until his hotheadedness costs the lives of two fellow crewmembers on an anti-whaling mission.
He finds no refuge in his hometown on Scotland's north coast, where everyone knows what this son of a broken fisherman has done. Effectively homeless, Mal returns to one of his favorite places—Spindrift, a rustic colony of artist and crafter huts.
Spindrift is dilapidated and empty, save for a lone resident. Vivian Calder, a brilliant but emotionally detached scientist who appears to have done the impossible—mastered cold fusion. A clean, free, limitless source of power.
Despite Viv's aversion to contact, a fragile bond forms between them, seemingly one atom at a time. Until Mal, determined to redeem himself by revealing Viv's accomplishment to the world, brings down the wrath of an oil-dependent establishment, risking not only their love, but Viv's life.
Warning: Contains a disgraced environmentalist and an autistic genius who go from strangers to lovers-for-life in thirteen days. Don't believe in miracles? We'll make you.
Dangerous Territory
by Cari Z.
Publisher: Less Than Three Press
With his father barely in the ground and his sister married to a scheming bastard, Carter is on the verge of losing the family ranch. His only chance at holding onto his inheritance is to get his cattle to market before his brother-in-law. That means braving Mason Canyon, which on top of being snake-infested and easily flooded, is also shifter territory. Most clans would just as soon shoot humans as look at them.
His only hope of making it is to trust the shifter who's agreed to help him, and pray that Rani won't double-cross him. If Carter doesn't go he loses everything, and if he doesn't make it there his family is as good as dead.
Ollie Always
by John Wiltshire
Expected Release Date: January 15, 2016
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Named after the main character in his mother's infamous Oliver novels, Ollie's been fighting his fictional namesake his whole life. It's a battle for identity he is slowly and inevitably losing. Ex-army PTI Tom knows all about battles—the real ones that break soldiers. When he volunteers to help with the Oliver situation, Ollie hears more in the offer than Tom apparently intends, for Tom quickly informs Ollie that he's married. Which is absolutely fine, because Ollie isn't gay—that's Oliver. Tom and Ollie discover fairly swiftly that there is often a very fine dividing line between fact and fiction.
Rock N Soul
by Lauren Sattersby
I'm Tyler Lindsey, and until recently, I had an okay apartment, an okay girlfriend, and an okay job as a bellboy at a respectable Boston hotel. Then rock star Chris Raiden died right before I brought his room service—stiffing me on the tip, by the way—and my life went to hell. My fifteen minutes of fame was more like five seconds, and my girlfriend left me in disgust.
But even worse—Chris is haunting me. Not the room where he died, like a normal ghost. No, somehow he's stuck to me and is insisting on taking care of a bunch of unfinished business in California. So now I have to traipse across the country with the world's most narcissistic ghost.
But . . . I keep having these weird thoughts. Thoughts about how much I like the way he makes me laugh. Thoughts where I kind of want to kiss the emo-narcissist, even though he's a ghost and an asshole and I can't touch him anyway. And even if I could, what will happen when he finishes his business and nothing's keeping him here anymore?
Lollipop (Candy Man #3)
by Amy Lane
Ezra Kellerman flew across country to see if he had another chance with the man he let slip through his fingers. He didn't. Rico has moved on, but he doesn't just leave his ex high and dry. Instead, Rico entrusts his family and friends with Ezra's care. Ezra, confused, hurt, and lost, clings to Rico's cousin and his boyfriend as the lifelines they are—but their friend Miguel is another story.
Miguel Rodriguez had great plans and ambition—but a hearty dose of real life crushed those flat. When Miguel finds himself partially in charge of the befuddled, dreamy, healing Ezra, he's pretty resentful at first. But Ezra's placid nature and sincere wonder at the simple life Miguel has taken for granted begin to soften Miguel's hardened shell. Miguel starts to notice that Ezra isn't just amazingly sweet—he's achingly beautiful as well. Suddenly Miguel is fending off every single man on the planet to give Ezra room to get over Rico—while fighting a burning suspicion that the best thing to help Ezra get over his broken heart is Miguel.
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Book Review: Guardians Of The Haunted Moor (Tyack & Frayne #5) – Harper Fox
There are only a handful of series that really maintained their consistency from the very first book up to their current / last release and one of them is the Tyack & Frayne series created by one of my most admired authors, Harper Fox.
In this book, Harper Fox took us back to the Bodmin Moor of the Dark village from the very first book where Sargeant Gideon Frayne and his husband Lee Tyack are now settling well and good after their wedding with their dog Isolde and their lovely baby girl Tamsyn. Their domestic bliss was halted when a shocking family event took place leaving our boys gasping for something to hold on into and if that's not enough, the legend about the Bodmin beast resurfaced resulting to murder prompting Gideon and Lee to gather all their resources to find the killer.
As expected, Harper Fox delivered something that is nothing short of perfect! As usual, there's the vivid description of the Dark village that will transport you to the place itself. This is where Harper Fox really excel the most – her lyrical storytelling will lull you into somberness and be hypnotized by her story in return.
I loved how rock-solid the relationship of Gid and Lee now like there's nothing anyone can do to break them. They're so in sync in every way including the paranormal stuff going on between them. I also loved how awfully realistic the scenario about Elowen and their baby. Gideon was mad and he's every right to be and I loved that about his character. Despite his almost too forgiving nature, he's still very human after all. I was actually very pissed with that situation but knowing the author, I don't think she would leave her readers unsettled with the issue and naturally, she didn't. I was relieved but still wanted to strangle Lee's sister just the same.
There was no big twist here. It's all very perfunctory regarding the Bodmin beast and catching the killer. What we got here instead was the strong connection between Gid and Lee through the years. We got a tour of how they're living their marital life and a glimpse of their future.
Again, what a beautiful story from Miss Fox. I hope this isn't the last book in the series.
Thank you, Harper Fox!
Published August 1st 2015 by FoxTales Publications
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Book Review: Scrap Metal – Harper Fox
After reading Tyack & Frayne Series and thoroughly enjoying it, reading another book from the author is just a must – like seriously, Harper Fox is a beast.
First thing you have to know about Scrap Metal is that it's long. It's only 258 pages but the tone will make you slowdown in absorbing every single detail.
Nichol Seacliff's life went upside down when a family tragedy brought him back to Seacliff Farm and help his Granda tend the farm leaving Edinburg and his doctorate aspirations in Linguistics behind. In a cold night during their lambing season, Nichol caught Cameron, an intruder in the barn who inexplicably touches something from within him thus giving him a place to stay instead of turning him away.
As they work together, Cameron found his way into Nichol's heart. Even the farm's matriarch was charmed by Cam especially with his abilities that set the farm back on its feet. Secrets from Cam's past however were revealed and since Nichol was already in deep, he's got to make the ultimate choice.
As per the author's usual penchant for lyrical narratives, Scrap Metal lulls its reader into a song that will introduce you to its central character – Nichol who's always been the second or even third best in the family. He's the guy who gave up his life in the city to help their gloomy family estate. He's the guy who loves with all his heart. Harper Fox definitely perfected the way to bring a character to life. Nichol's description of the Seacliff Farm was vivid that you'd want to visit the place itself.
Cameron on the other hand was a gentle soul – odd like the artist he is and more sensitive due to his unpleasant past.
Nichol's Granda Harry with his Gaelic lingo was also a character you would hate but felt for as well. He's old school but open-minded at the same time.
These characters perpetuate a beautiful story development that made Scrap Metal a good novel – lyrical, easy and sometimes even nostalgic. I would've given this a perfect five stars if not for that one tiny bit detail at the end that felt a wee bit forced. That's just for me though, otherwise this book's another masterpiece from the author.
Published March 27th 2012 by Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
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Rowan College at Burlington County's president, Paul Drayton, is resigning. He has been on leave throughout the current academic year.
Rowan College at Burlington County's president, placed on administrative leave shortly before the start of the academic year, has resigned, according to multiple published reports.
Paul Drayton, who became president of what was then Burlington County College in March 2015, is resigning for medical reasons, the reports said. The resignation is effective Sept. 1, and Drayton will be on medical leave until then, according to NJ Advance Media.
Drayton faced a complaint before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, according to the Courier-Post newspaper, which led to the administrative leave.
Michael Cioce has been serving as acting president since Drayton's leave began. No plans have been announced for a permanent replacement, the reports said.
The school has campuses in Mount Laurel, Mount Holly, Pemberton and Willingboro.


I filmed this video two months ago (wow! my hair has grown), but I was reluctant to post it at first. When all the other life drama hit, I decided to shelve it for a few weeks. Now that I'm embarking on a whole new health journey/experiment, I think the time is ripe to share my story.
I've written about my issues with weight, but I've never truly shared my story. This video barely covers the surface, but I like to think that this is my form of advocacy. If in doubt, keep searching for a second/third/fourth opinion. Health above all.
It is so frustrating when doctors don't listen. I had a similar experience regarding my cycle. They just assumed I couldn't deal with "cramps" but after going through three labors/deliveries, I discovered my experiences were closer to that transition phase of labor. Turns out it's a sign of endometriosis. Who knew? Teen girl actually WAS telling the full truth of it? Huh.
Sigh. I know. It's one of the reasons I'm somewhat hesitant to see a doctor until I have enough research to back up my arguments. It shouldn't have to be this way. Who knows your body better than you?
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Don Keenan
Painting a subject without their knowing it, a surprise portrait, is always fraught with danger… and in the case of Don Keenan, doubly so. A larger than life character, electrifying, the trial lawyer community with his "Reptile Theory" of practice, a TV personality, renowned children's advocate, often to be found unshaved wearing shorts, T-shirt, and always those sunglasses. An ex-marine of Irish blood and creator of the Kids Foundation and Bono aficionado. All this and more went into this painting. It was with relief that I saw it was warmly and enthusiastically received at its unveiling in Houston. Kudos to the courage of the man brave enough to commission this painting!
Keenan, Don. 16" x 20". 2015. Collection of Keenan Law Firm. Atlanta, GA. Portrait on canvas. Commissioned by HMR Funding, Dean Chase.
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James Franklin McKenzie
Jim McKenzie loved serving people.
Growing up in Fairhope, Alabama, he served as a youth minister, and throughout the rest of his life continued singing and preaching the word of God.
An avid competitive athlete, an active member of the Methodist church, and Valedictorian of his senior class he attended the University of West Florida receiving a B.A. in Philosophy, graduating Magna Cum Laude. From the University of Florida's law program he earned his Juris Doctorate degree, graduating with honours in 1973. Jim established his private practice in Pensacola in 1975 and rapidly developed a reputation for being among the best lawyers locally, eventually establishing a regional and national profile as an exceptional litigator.
In 2006, Jim was recognized as one of the top 100 lawyers in Florida by Super Lawyers Magazine. His superb legal skills and innate tenacity in fighting for his clients led to a multitude of prestigious professional recognition including having an award named after him by the Florida Justice Association the "From Day One" Jim McKenzie Award.
Jim McKenzie. Original painting 2021. Collection of the artist.
A compassionate, caring and humble figure who inspired the best in others.
In the words of on of Jim's clients:
McKenzie Law Firm has a special place in my heart. Jim McKenzie took on my case in 2012 and worked tirelessly, along with his son and daughter inlaw, Alistair & Therese, and reached a settlement in late 2015. Jim was suffering his own personal medical issues & looked so tired, I think mine might have been his last jury trial. We lost a truly wonderful man in 2016.
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The Power of the Spoken Word: Literature in the American Mass Media of the 1990s
Codrina Cozma, University of South Florida
Phillip Sipiora, Ph.D.
Richard Wilber, Ph.D.
Victor Peppard, Ph.D.
Silvio Gaggi, Ph.D.
Joseph Moxley, Ph.D.
Oral literature, Mediatized literature, Film, Book clubs, Radio, Literary aesthetics
The 1990s saw a climax of literature representations in what Ong called the secondary orality, particularly in film, television, and radio; for instance, the film industry produced a number of adaptations of novels that had been accepted into the American literary canon, while television and radio marketed literature through book clubs and literary shows. All these literary productions mediated through film, radio, and television are referred to in this study as mediatized literature.
The argument of this dissertation is that 1990s U.S. mediatized literature constitutes a post-modern re-enactment of the traditional oral literature that initially emerged on U.S. territory with pre-literate populations. In support of this thesis, chapter 1 presents the features of the oral traditions of four ethnic groups, while subsequent chapters feature an application of these characteristics, or variations thereof, to literary discourses from film, television, and radio. There is a structural correlation between the oral tradition of the four ethnic groups presented in chapter 1 -- Native-American, African-American, Hispanic, and Asian -- and some of the movie adaptations discussed in chapters 2 and 3 that are based on fiction representing the same ethnic groups (Beloved for the African-American mediatized literature, The Mambo Kings for the Hispanic one, etc.). While analyzing the features common to both the oral tradition and the mediatized literature, this study makes use of four variables (authorship, audience, literary product, and literary aesthetics) and of a complex critical apparatus that includes theories of the linguistic sign, the Bakhtinian dialogic system, the Jungian concept of the collective unconsciousness, Bolter's concept of remediation, etc.
Throughout this dissertation, I will argue that, in spite of the Ongian condescension vis-à-vis oral cultural messages as inferior to the written ones, and contrary to Postmanian media apprehensions and Franzenian inertia toward mediatized literature, both oral and mediatized literary messages can be classified as literature, although they may not always follow traditional aesthetic parameters embraced by canonical written literature. Chapter 5 of this dissertation presents some of the major points of the current conversation related to the acceptance of mediatized literature and of the oral tradition into the category of literature and to the complex socio-economic and literary implications of the dissemination of literature through mass media.
Cozma, Codrina, "The Power of the Spoken Word: Literature in the American Mass Media of the 1990s" (2005). Graduate Theses and Dissertations.