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On September 18, 2009, Conversations with American Heroes at the Watering Hole will feature a discussion with Ken Dye, a former St. Louis County Police Department law enforcement official about his career and book - Shadow of the Arch.

Program Date: September 18, 2009
Program Time: 2100 hours, Pacific
Topic: Shadow of the Arch
Listen Live:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/09/19/Shadow-of-the-Arch

About the Guest
Ken Dye, a former St. Louis County Police Department law enforcement official, “retired after a lengthy career in law enforcement and corporate security. While employed by a major metropolitan police department he was assigned to street patrol, tactical operations, narcotics, homicide and as the Intelligence Analyst. Ken Dye is the author of Shadow of the Arch. The inspiration for Shadow of the Arch is the period Ken Dye considers the highlight of his career, five years serving as an undercover narcotics Detective. Ken Dye and his partner were honored with the Missouri police Officers of the year award for 1980 for intense undercover work that successfully prevented the bombing of a bank by known drug dealers. Ken Dye transitioned his police experience to corporate security for many years. He ended his career as the administrator for state wide Metropolitan Enforcement Groups and Narcotics Task Forces for the Illinois Criminal Justice Authority.

About the Watering Hole
The Watering Hole is Police slang for a location cops go off-duty to blow off steam and talk about work and life. American Heroes Radio brings you to the watering hold, where it is Sometimes funny; sometimes serious; but, always interesting.

About the Host
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton; and, has completed his doctoral course work. Raymond E. Foster has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and Fresno; and is currently a Criminal Justice Department chair, faculty advisor and lecturer with the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in Law Enforcement, public policy, Public Safety Technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in Law Enforcement.

Listen, call, join us at the Watering Hole:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/09/19/Shadow-of-the-Arch

Program Contact Information
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA
editor@police-writers.com
909.599.7530

Celebrity gossip magazines such as Star Magazine and the National Enquirer give their readers information on every single facet of celebrity life. Readers look forward to the feature spreads at the myriad of awards show covered by these popular magazines. However, the categories never change. We all have our favorite for in categories such as best actor or actress in the movies and best new artist for the music categories.

These categories never change and have become stale over the years. Through gossip magazines such as Star and shows like Access Hollywood we are inundated with information on celebrities and it is high time we come up with a whole new set of categories and winners for what I will call the Tinseltown awards.

Least Amount of Female Friends

Nominees in the category for least amount of female friends are Angelina Jolie and Paris Hilton. Angelina Jolie is known for her ability to attract, whether or not they are currently attached. Ms. Hilton has quite a bit of notoriety for her amorous affairs with attached fellows as well. However, Ms. Hilton, with her own adult video is known for having been best friends with the likes of Nicole Richie, Kimberly Stewart, and Kim Kardashian to name a few. She can never seem to hold on to friends for very long and has been accused on occasion of questionable behavior with the significant others of her friends.

Though Paris Hilton definitely cannot seem to keep friends for very long, at least she has had some. The award for the least amount of female friends will of course go to Angelina Jolie. Jolie, has never been seen in public with a BFF, and is probably the only co star that women forbid their husbands to work with. She is reportedly to blame for the bust ups of Laura Dern and Billy Bob Thornton, and her current partner Brad Pitt, was married to Jennifer Aniston when they met on the movie set for their movie Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Rumors, though to be fair are unsubstantiated have been swirling that Ethan Hawke, may have had an affair with Jolie while they worked together though he was married to Uma Thurman at the time.

Perhaps the reason Jolie is adopting is not all that altruistic. Maybe she would like to have some friends of her own, and decided the best way to do so is to adopt them and raise them herself.

Smallest Grocery Bill

Hollywood is a town of decadence. The best cars and the most lavish homes align the streets of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the country. Paying $100,000 for a car is not unheard of. Perhaps, after spending thousands of dollars there just is not a lot of money for the bare necessities. This may be the reason that nominees Kate Bosworth and Nicole Richie do not seem to have enough money to purchase food at the supermarket.

Bosworth, was famously photographed by a popular gossip magazine wearing a revealing black dress. Unfortunately, the look was anything but sexy as the imprint of her ribs was showing in her breastplate, this from the fabulously buff actress of the movie Blue Crush.

Richie was the pleasantly plump sidekick of Paris Hilton in the Fox Channel show The Simple Life. There is probably more pressure in Hollywood to stay thin than anywhere else on earth. Perhaps, Richie caved to pressure to lose a few pounds, but before long she had lost a healthy amount of weight, got rid of the multi colored hair extensions and hired a decent stylist. Unfortunately, began to go awry as the shrinking reality television star started losing even more weight. Like Bosworth, pictures of her emaciated frame begin to make the rounds in the gossip magazines.

The award this year for the least expensive grocery bill goes to Richie because she is so skinny she makes headlines when she is out in public eating.

There are many awards left to give, for the tackiest break ups, most trips in rehab, and the most famous for doing absolutely nothing to name a few. It is going to be a busy year.

Submitted By: Lisa James

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Law enforcement, fire, military and other emergency services personnel are our American Heroes. Did one of your parents, a sibling, a friend or even an anonymous American Hero touch your life? Who is your American Hero and what is their story? American Heroes Press is looking for the best stories about our heroes. You don't have to be a member of the law enforcement, fire, military or emergency services community to enter. You simply need to share your story concerning these unique individuals – whether funny, compelling or truly life-altering

 

The contest launches Nov. 3, 2008. We will accept submissions through Jan. 31, 2009. Winners will be announced April 1, 2009.

 

Grand Prize

One Grand-Prize-winning story will be selected. The author of the story will receive the following prizes:

 

Choice of $200 cash, or $250 credit toward an American Heroes Publishing package

Featured spot for his/her Grand-Prize winning story in the contest anthology

Printed and bound copy of the finished anthology

 

Runner-Up

One Runner-Up-winning story will be selected. The author of the story will receive the following prizes:

 

Choice of $100 cash, or $150 credit toward an American Heroes Publishing package

Featured spot for his/her Runner-Up winning story in the contest anthology

Printed and bound copy of the finished anthology

 

Finalists

Fifteen Finalist stories will be selected. Each finalist author will receive the following prizes:

 

Inclusion of his/her winning story in the contest anthology

Printed and bound copy of the finished anthology

 

All participants will be eligible to receive an electronic copy of the finished anthology.

 

CLICK HERE FOR CONTEST DETAILS

 

About American Heroes Press

American Heroes Press is more than just a means of publishing your book. It's a growing, active and innovative community of writers. Retired police Lt. Raymond E. Foster of the Los Angeles Police Department started this community in 2003. Today it offers a brand of publishing designed specifically for true American Heroes: police, military, firefighters and emergency workers. As an American Hero, great things are accomplished through teamwork. This community – this team – is here to help you achieve success with your literary work.

 

More information about American Heroes Press can be found at: www.americanheroespress.com

Either Barach is 'A Man Of Substance' or an 'Academy Award Winner! To be perfectly honest, I am 'just not sure! My mind can not forget the 'Hate Mongering Church' that he attended for twenty years, and subjected his children to, but to see him, and hear him, my emotions tell me that he is 'Sincere' in wanting to be an 'Honorable President' for 'All' Americans! Then I ask myself: How can this be? Did he not call Rev. Wright "His Mentor?" Or were those the words of the "Media?"

I do sincerely hope that Barach Obama will learn about the "Hidious Cruelty" in the performance of "Abortion!" Most people do not realize this, including the parents that choose it! Partial Birth Abortion is the "Most Hidious" of all! I believe that we aught to allow all beings to be born, and if they prove to be in a condition that can not be helped, and they are 'Truely suffering,' than "Humane Euthanasia" should be allowed! It is the "Human" thing to do!

The more that I get to know John Mc Cain, the 'less I like him personally! Especially after he chose for a running mate, that "Murderer of Defenseless Animals!" (Just the one to teach 'Ethics!') This Selfish, Thoughtless, and Non-Compassionate Low-Life does not 'know the meaning of the word Ethics!' Certainly, she is not 'Killing' because she 'Needs to!'  It's just a "SPORT" don't you see, to take away another's "LIFE!" And just so that this creature can be 'More Abnoxious" she has a voice pitch that 'sears' your eardrums! Also, it certainly appears from his 'voting record' that John Mc Cain will continue along the same path as George Bush... Basically, more benefits for the rich, and less for the poor!

Yes, I might choose Obama over Mc Cain, for as the 'First black American President, I don't think that he would want to 'Let His People Down!' And he would, if he were a 'Bigoted' president! No one would forget it, and it would be another hundred years before anyone would 'Trust' another black president!

Besides, he can always be "Impeached" if he "Behaves like a racist!"

Certainly people of every race, admire "Martin Luther King," for he was "Not A Racest!" I wish that his name were on the Presidential Ballot in November. Perhaps Barach Obama should read some of his writings.