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$6.9 million fraud perpetrator pleads guilty

July 4, 2012 By Terry

On July 3, 2012, James W. Massaro of Boxford, MA, pled guilty in United States District Court to charges of engaging in a fraudulent foreign investment scheme. The scheme defrauded at least 20 investors of more than $6.9 million.Read the full story on Examiner.com … [Read more...] about $6.9 million fraud perpetrator pleads guilty

Waldo Canyon fire victims face new dangers

July 3, 2012 By Terry

Waldo Canyon fire evacuations

In the wake of the devastating Colorado wild fires that have burned more than 17,000 acres and destroyed almost 350 homes, residents are faced with a new threat—criminal activity. The crimes being perpetrated fall into two categories: burglaries of evacuated homes and cons that have the potential to steal thousands of dollars from unsuspecting homeowners.Read the full story … [Read more...] about Waldo Canyon fire victims face new dangers

Wear your PJs through TSA?

June 25, 2012 By Terry

Apple, orange, or lemon

Aloha, McKenna here. Terry is off doing the TSA Two Step today, so I thought I’d do a little travel-tip post. I could give you the usual blah-blah tips like organize, wear shoes that come off easily, and all that stuff, but I’d rather talk about an innovative solution that could revolutionize the airline-travel industry. Today’s security checks at airports involve a host of … [Read more...] about Wear your PJs through TSA?

Shaka sign basics

June 21, 2012 By Terry

Gesture raised fist with thumb and pinky lifted

Aloha, McKenna here. Today, we’re going to compare a couple of basic hand signals—the “shaka” sign and that favorite of all you mainlanders, the single-finger salute. For those that aren’t familiar, the shaka sign looks like the picture shown here. The other one, well, I’m sure you already know what it looks like—from both directions—front and back. The difference, as I … [Read more...] about Shaka sign basics

Teed off vs. teeing off

June 19, 2012 By Terry

 Aloha, McKenna here again. Why is it that golfers don’t seem to yell “fore” anymore, now about all they yell is “shit!” Let me be right up front about this—I’m not a golfer. Put me on a tee and you’d better call the tee-medic. Forget divets, we’re talking moon craters here. Anyway, besides the fact that I’m curious about how that grass magically grows back once the golfer … [Read more...] about Teed off vs. teeing off

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Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mysteries

Welcome to Seaside Cove, a small town on the California coast that has earned its reputation as the place where murder meets the sea.

Beachtown Detective Agency

After taking over her father's detective agency, Jade Cavendish finds herself dealing with murder and much, much more.

Trouble in Paradise Mysteries

Former skip tracer McKenna moved to Hawaii to escape drama, but ever since he arrived, all he's found is trouble in paradise.

License to Lie

A con artist and a former criminologist are forced to work together and fight for their lives in this thrilling series.

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