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March 1942
In the Wheatsheaf, a little country pub in the village of Hilton, Sussex, several customers are enjoying a quiet drink.
Outside, further down the road, a small boy is playing, and on hearing the noise of heavy vehicles approaching he looks up. When two jeeps come around the corner, followed by a convoy of trucks carrying soldiers, he runs away in alarm, shouting, "The Jerries are here! The Jerries are here!"
As the first jeep passes an elderly woman crossing the road, one of the American occupants calls out to her, "It's okay, we're here to beat the Krauts."
The jeep stops at a grassy roundabout at the road junction near the Wheatsheaf and a US Army captain asks a young woman walking towards the pub how to get to Hawthorn Cross. She tells him that they'll have to go back the other way. A young soldier in the rear of the jeep waves and smiles at her, and there are whistles as the vehicle circles the roundabout and leads the convoy back down the road. The captain tells his men to knock if off "we're meant to be guests here."
The young woman is Susan Davies, barmaid at the Wheatsheaf. As she enters the pub, the landlord Alan Carter comments that she's late and asks her where she's been. Ignoring the question, she says, "The doughboys are here."
One of the customers says that they'll be heading for the airfield, and another remarks, scathingly, "Americans – late for the last one, late joining this one."
A while later, as his men pass time playing baseball in a grassy field at Hawthorn Cross, the American captain stands beside his jeep, talking with his sergeant, who is complaining that the ground is waterlogged after three weeks of rain but drainage is out of the question. "You try to land a Fort here, it'll disappear!"
A farmer carrying a shotgun approaches and shouts at the captain that he is on his land. The captain introduces himself as John Kieffer of the 215th Engineers and explains that he has a requisition order of which the farmer should have received notice. The farmer denies receiving the papers, and angrily orders the soldiers to leave. When the captain tries to calm him, he fires a shotgun blast through the windscreen of the jeep. The captain withdraws his men.
In the evening, Detective Sergeant Paul Milner parks his bicycle outside the Wheatsheaf and goes into the pub. He sits drinking with a friend, Will Grayson. Grayson says he thought Milner was a goner at Trondheim. Milner admits it was a close call and says, "If it wasn't for you …"
Grayson tells him to forget it, and that he's well out of it. He is despondent and says the war is never going to end. He wants to continue drinking but Milner can't stay. Grayson tries to persuade him, suggesting they have a Scotch, but Milner says he'll be lucky to find such. The policeman shakes his friend's hand warmly, saying it's been good to see him, and leaves the pub.
Grayson goes to the bar and asks for another beer. Susan glances around the room before asking him quietly if he was wanting Scotch.
Later that night, Grayson arrives home to find his father Harold dozing in a chair, waiting for him. Harold comments that Will has been boozing three nights in a row. Leaning heavily against the door frame, the lad tells him about his meeting with Paul Milner in the Wheatsheaf. When he says he's going to bed, his father complains that he's home for only a week and he's hardly seen him.
Susan Davies gets home very late and she, too, finds her father waiting up for her. Davies complains about her late hours at the pub and says she should never have left her previous employment.
The telephone rings and Davies answers it. Replacing the receiver, he explains to his wife Mary, who has come from their bedroom, that he has to attend a fire in Market Street. As he dons his fireman's jacket, he assures her it wasn't a raid.
After Davies has left, Mary comments about Susan's late hours, and says they don't know what she gets up to. Susan asks her what makes her think she's up to anything and, smiling, gives her mum a ten shilling note, saying there's no need to mention it to her dad. Her mother is delighted and asks where she got ten bob. Susan hesitates before replying, "Tips."
Next morning, DCS Foyle and his driver Sam Stewart enter the Hastings police station and are greeted by a new face at the desk. Foyle asks, "Sergeant Brooke?"
The sergeant replies that he is, and the two men shake hands. Brooke explains that he has come from Deptford Green in London and wasn't too keen to be sent to Hastings, as it's "a bit out in the sticks".
He says there's nothing to report, but he mentions the fire in Hilton. He says there was nothing suspicious about it because the local lads said it was started by a spark from the fireplace, and so Foyle is puzzled to learn that Milner has gone to the scene.
Brooke then tells him that a Captain Kieffer is waiting for him in his office. When he adds that "he's a Yank", Sam asks if the Americans have arrived in Hastings, and Foyle replies that it looks like one of them has. Sam says she's never seen an American except in films. Brooke mentions Jimmy Cagney and Sam says that she was thinking more Clark Gable, at which her boss raises his eyebrows, and smiles.
In the office, Kieffer explains to Foyle that he has come to the local police because he doesn't want to get David Barrett into any trouble, but if he reports to the US military that he's having bother with the farmer, "they'll come down on him like gangbusters." He tells Foyle that Barrett refuses to talk to him, has taken a potshot at a jeep and blocked the road with his tractor. Foyle says that he'll talk to him.
Kieffer then makes a request. He tells Foyle that he's been given an old school as a base but that it's stuck in the middle of nowhere. None of his men has been outside the States before and some of them feel as though they're on another planet, so he wants someone to give a talk to them about the English. He asks if Foyle would be willing. Foyle immediately declines but promises to let the captain know if he thinks of anyone suitable. As he sees Kieffer out, the American comments that three weeks ago he didn't even know what a kipper was. Foyle grins.
As Sam walks through the station, a young American soldier calls out "Hey, sugar!" She stops and asks if he's talking to her. When he says that he doesn't see anyone else around, she tells him that her name isn't Sugar. The soldier asks what it is, but she parries the question by asking if she can help him. He introduces himself as Joe Farnetti and says he's there to pick up his captain. He asks Sam if she is a cop and she says "No, not really."
He asks for her name again and this time she gives it. He invites her to go with him to see a movie that night, but she declines, saying that they don't know one another. She isn't pleased at his manner of approach. "Are all you Americans like this?"
As the soldier persists in trying to get her to go out with him, Foyle and Kieffer appear. Foyle asks Sam if everything is okay and she smiles and says it is.
As Kieffer and Farnetti leave the station, Foyle turns to Sam and asks, "Clark Gable?" His driver grins.
In Barrett's farmhouse, Foyle assures the farmer that he hasn't come to arrest him. Barrett says that nobody invited the Yanks and that the British can win the war without them. Foyle queries, "Can we?"
When the farmer complains that they've marched onto his land without his permission, Foyle explains that it was the War Office that requisitioned the land, so any argument should be taken up with them. He says that Barrett should leave the Americans alone, at which the farmer says he has something to show the policeman.
He takes Foyle out to look over the property, and as they survey acres of trees and green fields, he tells him that the farm dates from the Doomsday Book and that his family have been there for one hundred years. He says the Americans' plans involve 120,000 cubic yards of concrete and 400,000 feet of wire, so by the time they've finished, there'll be nothing left. "We're worried about Hitler invading. What's the point - the invasion's happened. They take our land right from under our noses and you say we can't do nothing about it, we just have to stand there and watch!"
Milner arrives at the burnt out terraced house in Hilton and speaks with Stan Davies, who says that the whole lot went up like Crystal Palace.
When Davies queries a policeman coming all the way from Hastings for a little house fire, Milner looks distressed and says that he knew William Grayson who has died as a result of the fire. Davies explains that the young man's bed was close to the fireplace and a blanket must have caught alight. His bedroom door was locked from the inside, but the key was beside the bed and it was not understood why Grayson hadn't used it.
Milner looks around the burnt-out bedroom and sees the key but leaves without noticing a liquor bottle that is lying amongst the debris on the floor.
Back at the Hastings police station, Milner asks Foyle if he can look into the matter of the fire in his own time. He explains that Will Grayson carried him to safety after he was wounded at Trondheim and he is troubled that he should have returned and then died in the way he did. He says he can't understand why Grayson didn't get out of his room, as the key was next to his bed. Foyle wonders why the door was locked in the first place. He gives Milner permission to make enquires.
Milner visits Harold Grayson in hospital. The man tells him that Will could barely stand up because of drink. Milner is puzzled as they'd had only bitter. Grayson doesn't know why Will locked his bedroom door, as he'd never done that it before. He explains that the fire took hold about an hour after Will went to his room. He banged on his son's door and heard him shouting "I can't see!" At that point, the corridor ceiling came down and he can't remember what happened after that.
Later that morning, Foyle is about to enter a fishing tackle shop, when he meets Cpt Kieffer coming out. He discovers that Kieffer is a keen fly-fisherman and has been buying line for his brand new Reuben Leonard tournament rod, which he proudly describes as having reverse-cigar grips, hooded nickel-silver butt cap and weighing only four ounces. Foyle replies that he uses nothing so grand, only a Hardy Houghton classic split cane, 9' 6" in length. Kieffer says that's heavy and old fashioned, and asks Foyle if he'd like to try the new rod.
Foyle gratefully accepts the invitation, but looks wary when Kieffer mentions wanting something in return. He sags and grimaces as the captain says that he still hasn't found anyone to do the talk he mentioned. As Foyle hesitates, Kieffer verbally waggles the bait: "Reuben Leonard. Best rod on the market ..."
Foyle asks how long the talk would have to be. The captain tells him it need be only as long as he wishes and he suggests dinner afterwards. "How about tomorrow night?" The policeman reluctantly agrees. Kieffer offers to send a car to collect him but he declines, saying "No need. I'll get there."
As Foyle turns and goes into the shop, Kieffer smiles triumphantly and mutters, "Hooked!"
Milner begins his investigation into Grayson's death with a visit to the Wheatsheaf. He is told by Carter that the man had only a couple of pints after Milner left and was "sober enough" when he himself left. Milner says that Grayson had been after whisky, but Alan tells him that the pub had run out of it so there'd been none to be had.
When Milner tells him that the man could barely stand when he got home two hours later, Carter suggests that he may have gone somewhere else, such as the King's Head or the Red Lion just down the road. Milner asks where he can contact the barmaid. The landlord replies that he doubts if she could tell him anything, and only supplies her address when Milner persists.
In the privacy of David Barrett's barn, Susan is lying in the hay with James Taylor, a young American soldier. She is thrilled with the gift of a pair of nylon stockings. She tells Taylor that she loves him and is looking forward to being in America with him, but he tells her to slow down as there's a war to fight first. She replies that he might have less time than he thinks, but when he asks what she means, she is hesitant in giving reply. Taylor insists that she answer.
A few moments later, Barrett, looking out of an upstairs window in his farmhouse, observes Taylor hurrying from the barn, and Susan calling after him from the door.
As Sam drives Foyle to the American base, he thanks her for giving up her evening to do so. She replies that it's a pleasure but asks if she has to stay. Her boss says that he thought she wanted to get to know the Americans.
"Well, if the one I met was anything to go by …"
Foyle says that they're a long way from home, fighting a war they thought had nothing to do with them, so it's not really a surprise. They both grin.
As they wait in the car to be admitted into the base, Sam asks Foyle if he's heard from Andrew. He says not and she explains that she hasn't had any news from him for a while. Foyle remarks that he's not sure his son enjoys being an instructor. Sam says that she would have thought he'd have written. Foyle says not recently but that his son is due for some leave.
Cpt Kieffer meets them at the door of the building, saying, "Welcome to St Preserve Us." He explains that's what some of his men call the place, the original name being St Mary's, All Saints.
Barrett has called at the home of Stan and Mary Davies to collect laundry that Mary has done for him. As he prepares to leave, he tells them that his nephew Ben has telegrammed to say he's coming home on leave. Mary is overjoyed and says Susan will be thrilled. Her husband says that he wishes the young couple would get a move on and set the date.
A radio is playing in the room and the conversation stops as the three listen to Lord Haw-Haw spouting propaganda about the arrival of the US soldiers: "The Americans never wanted to be part of this war and although they're now arriving in Britain, they don't want to be there. They're paid more than the British, they eat more than the British …"
Davies turns the radio off in disgust, but Barrett says that although the broadcaster is a traitor, he's right about the Yanks: "They're taking everything we've got." When Davies disagrees, Barrett tells him to ask his daughter about it, and then goes, leaving the couple wondering what he meant.
At the American base, Foyle has his audience in laughter as he draws his talk to a close. When he says that there will be a lot more they don't understand about the English, there are cries of "Yeah, warm beer" and "Tea." Sam, sitting at the back, frowns when Joe Farnetti adds "And broads in uniform."
Foyle assures the Americans that the British are very pleased to see them, and dares to joke "though some might say you took your time getting here".
When the captain asks if anyone has a question, there is a last-minute attempt at ribaldry, two of the soldiers commenting on the different meanings given to the same words such as rubber and john. Foyle makes a joking repost and the session ends with more laughter, accompanied by applause.
In the Wheatsheaf, Carter tells Susan that a copper has been looking for her in connection with Will Grayson's death. When she asks what it has to do with her, Carter points out that the man was in the pub the night it happened and the copper said he was drunk. Susan protests that she doesn't know what Grayson did after he left. Her boss starts to ask "Did you serve him any…?" but is interrupted by a customer calling for him. He tells Susan that they must talk about the matter later and decide what to do.
Sam and her boss have joined the Americans for a buffet meal at the base following Foyle's talk. Kieffer shows Foyle a picture of his family and says his sons are aged six and nine. He asks the policeman if he has kids and Foyle replies that he has a son.
The captain says that he has been thinking of inviting some of the local people to a dance at the base to help them to get to know the Americans better. He asks Foyle's opinion. Foyle thinks it is a good idea.
Farnetti notices James Taylor looking troubled, and asks him what's wrong. Taylor won't say.
Farnetti spots Sam looking at the buffet table, and approaches her. She tells him that she hasn't seen so much food in ages and doesn't know where to begin. The soldier asks again about accompanying him to the movies and again Sam declines. He asks if she has a boyfriend and when she replies that she has, he apologises, saying that he'd only been trying to be friendly.
Kieffer introduces Foyle to Sergeant Jack O'Connor. O'Connor criticises the talk, saying that it was a case of "you need us, so be nice to us".
Foyle says that he takes it the sergeant is not happy to be there.
O'Connor replies, "You tried sucking up to Hitler. That didn't work, so you went to war with him. You almost lost that by yourself and now you've dragged us in. No, I'm not crazy to be here."
With that, he walks off and Kieffer apologises for his behaviour.
Taylor is drinking heavily.
Farnetti has another go at Sam. He tells her that the captain wants to hold a dance, and asks if she's ever tried the jitterbug. Sam says she doesn't know what that is. Farnetti says he's five thousand miles away from home and he doesn't want to have to dance with Taylor!
Foyle decides it's time to go, and calls to Sam. Sam protests that she has had nothing to eat yet and Farnetti suggests she take a plate of doughnuts with her. This, too, she declines.
Before leaving, Foyle, having played his part, reminds Kieffer of their arrangement. Kieffer laughs and they agree to go fishing together the day after tomorrow.
Foyle heads out of the door, followed by his driver. Sam looks back and laughs as Farnetti calls out that he will mail the doughnuts to her "or post them … whatever".
When Sam gets back to her lodgings she turns on a table lamp next to a framed photograph of Andrew. A letter from him has arrived and, smiling, she sits at the foot of the stairs to read it. The happy expression on her face fades as she does so …
- "Dear Sam,
I know it's been a long time since I've written and I'm sorry. I'm sorrier still to have to write this. I can't say I've had a good time at Debden. Lots of reasons and, of course, I was missing you. I never seemed to get any leave.
Sam, there's no easy way to write this, but I've met someone else. I can't explain it and I feel wretched, but I was going mad on my own, without you I mean, and it just sort of happened. The last thing I want to do is to hurt you but I thought I should make a clean breast of it and, well, there you are.
God knows when I'll be home and you probably wouldn't want to see me, anyway. But, at the very least, you can begin again.
Good luck, Sam. Don't think too badly of me.
Sam screws up the letter in her fist, and sobs.
Next morning, Milner calls at home of Susan Davies but is told that she has gone to see Dr Rogers because she's not feeling well. Milner explains to the girl's parents that he wants to know if Will Grayson said anything to her that would have indicated he had something on his mind. He asks Davies to ask her to call at the station, as the matter is important.
Enquiring how long she has been working at the pub, he is told about a year and that she used to work at Benson's, who make chemicals, but she didn't like it, so changed her job. Mary says that Susan will be home later if he wants her.
In a garden shed at the Wheatsheaf, Carter approaches Susan as she is busy pouring liquor from a still into bottles. He tells her that a man is dead and that they are responsible. He worries that it could be called murder or manslaughter and he tells her the still has to go, but she says it can't because she needs the money.
Susan says she's not stopping and he can't make her, to which he replies, "We'll see about that." She says defiantly that she could tell the police about his "little business" and say he made her help him, so if she goes down, he goes down, too.
In a field at Hawthorn Cross, O'Connor complains to Kieffer about the problem of pumping so much water. Farnetti approaches and requests permission to go into Hastings. Having been given it, he turns towards a jeep and bumps into Taylor, who snaps at him. Kieffer asks Taylor what's eating him. He says it's nothing. He then asks O'Connor if he may speak to him in private.
The two go off together and O'Connor reacts with alarm when told that Taylor's girl is pregnant. Taylor says he has no intention of marrying or of becoming a father at twenty-three, and wonders about the possibility of a clandestine abortion. O'Connor tells him that the girl won't agree because she's a gold-digger and was waiting for someone like him to come along. He says that unless she has some kind of accident, Taylor is stuck with her. When Taylor queries "Accident?" the sergeant replies that it's a war and accidents happen.
As Sam enters the Hastings police station, she is greeted by Sergeant Brooke, who tells her everyone calls him Brookie. He says there's someone waiting to see her, and she discovers that it is Farnetti, who has brought her a box containing a variety of foods. He apologises for having come on a bit strong at earlier meetings, and immediately makes to leave. Sam calls him back and asks if the invitation to the dance is still open.
When Farnetti then enquires about her boyfriend, she says that she doesn't think he'll mind.
Mary Davies delivers a pile of clean laundry to David Barrett and, while there, asks him what he meant about Susan, saying that he seemed to think there was something wrong. He excuses his comment as talking out of turn and Mary starts going on about how happy Susan and Ben will be when they marry. Barrett mutters about everything changing and wondering if any of them will ever be happy again.
Mary asks him if there's something he's not telling her, but he assures her that everything will be all right.
On the bank of the river, Cpt Kieffer reels in his third catch of the day. Foyle points out that it's his fly the American is using, and says that Kieffer's rod is fine but he's catching nothing with it. Kieffer responds, teasingly, that it's a poor workman who blames his tools, and Foyle replies, "Well, thank you! I'll keep trying."
As they continue fishing, Kieffer explains that he signed up the month before Pearl Harbour. His 25 year-old brother had been killed with 114 others when the destroyer the Reuben James was torpedoed by a German U-Boat in the Atlantic. The tragedy was ignored because people didn't want to go to war. Kieffer enlisted the next day.
Foyle expresses sympathy for Kieffer's loss, and after a pause, brings the conversation back to the present by saying that he thinks he'd be better off with his own rod. Kieffer says that that's something he's learning about the British – if it's old, it's got to be good. Foyle replies that Americans think that what's good needs improving. Kieffer points out that he's the one who caught the fish and Foyle retorts "Well, you're the one with my rod!"
The captain suggests they call it even and go for a drink.
That evening, as Susan is getting ready for the dance at the American base her mother comments on the new nylons she is wearing. She asks what the doctor said and Susan replies that she's just a bit run down.
Mary suddenly remembers that Ben is coming home on leave and excitedly tells her daughter. She is very disappointed when Susan does not react to the news with joy.
At the American base, the dance is already under way. James Taylor sits alone at the end of a corridor, drinking alcohol.
Barrett's nephew alights from a bus. His uncle is there to meet him, but Ben is disappointed that Susan is not with him. Barrett avoids giving an explanation and takes the boy home.
Sam Stewart arrives at the base and is surprised to find her boss about to go in to the dance. She remarks that it's not the sort of place she'd expect to see him and he replies that he's just doing his bit for Anglo-American relations.
Kieffer greets them as they enter the hall. Paul Milner is already there and Foyle introduces him to the captain.
Taylor has come into the room and is sitting downing the contents of yet another bottle. Suddenly, he keels over. Dr Rogers is at the dance and he and Sergeant O'Connor take the soldier out.
Susan arrives at the base. On her way to the dance hall, she passes Alan Carter, who is standing in the corridor with his overcoat on. She does not acknowledge him.
In the dance hall, Farnetti tells Sam that he didn't think she'd come to the dance but he's glad she did.
Susan asks O'Connor where Taylor is. The sergeant says he's sick. When she asks what's wrong with him, O'Connor replies that maybe he heard she was coming. She leaves the room.
Outside, a smooching couple notice a man walk to the back door of the building. It is David Barrett.
In the dance hall, Foyle watches as Farnetti and Sam go onto the dance floor together.
A short while later, in a dark corridor, Susan Davies struggles with a man who is slowly strangling her to death.
Later that night.
Foyle and Milner are at the crime scene. Milner identifies Susan from papers in her handbag and he tells Foyle that he spoke to her parents the day before about Will Grayson's death, and that he'd wanted to speak to her but she was proving difficult to track down. Foyle asks if she was involved. His sergeant replies that he's sure of it.
Foyle looks around the area and peers through the open door of a room close by. Four names on the door include those of Farnetti and Taylor.
Taking a closer look at the body, Foyle wonders from where the girl got nylons. He takes a set of dog tags from her hand.
In Kieffer's office, Foyle requests an interview with James Taylor. Kieffer says that if he's suggesting any of his men could be involved then he's putting him in a very difficult position. The captain is not happy about the DCS assuming jurisdiction, because the policeman is on an American base and so, theoretically, on American soil. He says that a murder there could have ramifications beyond Foyle and himself and he suggests letting US MPs handle the case.
Foyle asks if he is being asked to leave. Kieffer says no but they should both tread carefully.
Foyle is allowed to speak to Taylor, who says he had gone to lie down in his quarters and fallen asleep, and hadn't seen Susan Davies. Foyle notes that the quarters are in the corridor where Susan's body was found, and asks Taylor if he remembers if the door was open. Taylor says it was, and that he was half asleep but heard Susan's voice telling someone "I don't want to see you now. You shouldn't even have come here. Just leave me alone." He struggles to remember then says that she also said something like she was still working and he could see her later.
Foyle queries the "he" and Taylor replies, "Whoever." He says he tried to get up but couldn't move, and thinks he fell asleep again.
Foyle asks to see Taylor's identity disks. Taylor reaches into his shirt but his dog tags have gone. He is surprised when Milner shows him the tags taken from Susan's hand.
Foyle and Milner visit Susan's distraught parents. Davies tells them that Susan was engaged to Ben Barrett, a sailor who is due home on leave from Iceland. He says the lad's uncle farms up at Hawthorn Cross and that his parents were killed in the London bombing two years ago.
Davies takes the policemen Susan's room. Foyle looks at a photograph of Susan with Ben in his Navy uniform, and asks if the boy ever wrote to her or sent gifts. Davies says no. Foyle asks about a photograph of Susan standing in a workplace. Davies says it was taken at a chemical works, and, when Foyle asks, confirms that it was Benson's at Bexhill.
Milner calls Foyle's attention to a diary. Davies says Susan never put much in it. Foyle leafs through it and asks if the ringed date of January 10th was Susan's birthday. Her father says no.
As the policemen prepare to leave, Davies says that his daughter had many dreams, and wasn't going to stay in the village for the rest of her life, because she wanted to be someone. Foyle looks thoughtful.
Next day, as Sam is driving Foyle and Milner to see Dr Rogers, her boss asks if she enjoyed herself at the dance. She says she did, and tells him that she saw Susan arrive and talk to O'Connor, who wasn't very friendly. Foyle asks if she saw anything after that, and she replies that she didn't because she was dancing.
Her boss pauses before muttering, "Yes, I saw."
Dr Rogers reports that Taylor had a crippling attack of gastritis which could have been caused by something he'd eaten but he'd been drinking a lot, too.
He confirms that Susan was one of his patients. Foyle asks about the pregnancy that the police doctor's report had revealed. Rogers says Susan didn't tell him who the father was, and that he feared it was one of the Americans. He says she was very happy and believed the child would give her a new life.
At Hawthorn Cross, Cpt Kieffer talks to O'Connor, Taylor and Farnetti. O'Connor complains about Foyle being allowed to do the investigation, saying that he wants to pin the murder on one of the soldiers. His CO asks O'Connor if he's hiding something and the soldier replies that he didn't even know the girl's name.
Taylor also denies knowing her but says he'd spoken to her a couple of times. Kieffer asks about Taylor's dog tags. The private says he doesn't know what happened with those, as he was sick and "out of it". He concludes that they must have been taken when he was asleep. When Kieffer asks what he was drinking, he says he doesn't know, but it was very strong.
Kieffer tells the men to co-operate with Foyle. O'Connor says he doesn't see how it's any of Foyle's business and that they're on a US base, so they should "leave it to the Snowdrops".
After the captain leaves, Farnetti challenges Taylor about his denying knowing Susan, because he knows it's not true. Taylor walks away.
Farnetti then tells O'Conner that they should have told about Taylor knowing the girl and about O'Connor giving her money. O'Connor tells him threateningly that it's none of his business: "She was a girl. She got killed. That's the end of it!"
David Barrett is very distressed when Foyle and Milner tell him of Susan's death, especially when he learns she was strangled.
Foyle asks if his nephew is at home, but Barrett avoids answering. He says it's obvious who murdered the girl: all the Yanks were there drinking and dancing, it could be any one of them. Foyle queries how he knows that Susan was killed at the dance. Barrett hesitates before saying that he assumed it because the whole village was going. He denies being there himself, but Foyle tells him he was seen. The farmer then admits going to the American base, but says that he changed his mind and came back home because he couldn't countenance eating their food: "I'd have enjoyed it more if I'd known it had come from Hitler."
In answer to questions about his nephew, Barrett nervously tells Foyle that Ben didn't go to the dance even though it was his first day home on leave; he'd been too tired after travelling a long way and so just ate supper and went to bed. When asked where Ben is now, he replies, "I couldn't say."
Foyle requests that the farmer ask Ben to get in touch with him if he shows up.
On the way back to the car, Milner asks his boss if he believed the farmer, and when Foyle responds "Did you?" he says no. Milner comments on Barrett not being very fond of the Americans, and muses that if Susan was having an affair with one of them, perhaps he knew, or maybe Ben had found out that his girl was pregnant by another man. He asks Foyle if he should put out an alert for the sailor, but Foyle considers it unnecessary and that they should give him the benefit of the doubt for the time being.
Inside the farmhouse, Barrett looks at a framed photograph of Ben and Susan with their arms around each other. He turns the frame face down and, after a moment, sweeps it to the stone floor, smashing the glass. He is in anguish.
Later, Ben and his uncle talk in the farmhouse. Ben says he wishes he'd never come home and he thinks he'll go to London. Barrett tells him that he can't leave, as the police want to see him, but Ben says he has nothing to say to them, Susan is nothing to him any more. Barrett says that Ben will have to talk to the police, but he warns him not to tell them about knowing about Susan and Taylor, because of what they will think. When his nephew asks what he thinks, Barrett replies by enquiring where he was last night. Ben says he's already told him and asks if his uncle wants him to lie to the police.
Sam arrives at the station and finds her boss sitting in the lobby, reading a newspaper while waiting for her. He stands, picks up his trilby and asks her where she's been. She apologises and says she's been having tea. When he queries having tea at eleven o'clock in the morning, she explains that she was with Joe Farnetti, an American from the base.
As Foyle puts on his hat, he looks thoughtful. "Is that the one you were dancing with?"
When she replies that it is, Foyle says crisply "Tell me in the car" and marches to the door.
As she drives her boss to the base, Sam says that she wouldn't normally take time off but Farnetti had said it was about the case. She reports that the soldier knows something but all he would say was that a lot of men knew Susan Davies and were "getting stuff from her". He hadn't explained.
They arrive at the base, but Sam stops Foyle before he goes in, saying that there's something she's been meaning to tell him. She explains that she has received a letter from Andrew. "He's sort of … thrown me over, I'm afraid. He's met someone else".
Foyle's expression indicates a sudden understanding and he says thoughtfully, "I didn't know that."
He listens sympathetically while Sam, trying to keep her emotions in check, haltingly says that Andrew was very nice about it and very honest, and it was true that with the distance between them it really wasn't going to work, "but there we are." She explains to her boss that she didn't want to tell him while on duty but she thought he should know.
Foyle says quietly, "Thank you." He continues to the building, and Sam walks sadly back to the car.
In his office, Kieffer tells Foyle that he had a feeling he'd be back. Foyle replies that it's his job. He asks to speak again with James Taylor and Kieffer immediately sends for him. Foyle's expression conveys appreciation.
Foyle questions Taylor about what he was drinking at the dance. Taylor says it was liquor, but he doesn't know exactly what. He is reluctant to say where he got it from, but Kieffer orders him to reply. He names O'Connor as his supplier, but hesitates to say who supplied the sergeant. Foyle asks if it was Susan Davies. Taylor looks cornered.
Three police cars pull up outside the Wheatsheaf. Foyle and Milner go into the bar but it is Milner who speaks to the landlord. Looking angry, he says coldly that a man is dead and Carter may have killed him, and that Susan Davies has been murdered and Carter was there. Carter denies being involved.
Milner demands to know the whereabouts of the still. At that moment, a constable comes into the bar and draws Foyle's attention. Foyle remains in the pub while Carter and Milner follow the constable to the garden shed.
In the shed, Milner finds the still and many bottles. He sniffs at the contents of a bottle. He is angry. He orders Carter to be handcuffed. As this is being done, red scratch-marks can be seen on the left side of the landlord's neck.
Milner asks the constables to leave and orders Carter to sit down. Immediately Carter sits, the sergeant reaches one arm around the landlord's head and clamps it to his chest. With his fingers in Carter's nostrils, he forces his head back, and with his other hand he pours liquor from one of the bottles into the man's mouth. Carter struggles and calls out, which prompts a constable to come back into the shed. Milner forces Carter to his feet and, with disgust, shoves him towards the door, ordering the constable to take him away.
When left alone, the police sergeant picks up a large bottle containing some of the liquor. He looks at it coldly and then smashes it down on the still.
In Hastings police station, Milner sits across the desk from Carter while Foyle stands to one side. The landlord states that the still had been Susan's idea. She'd picked up the know-how while working at Benson's and had talked him into it, saying it would be a bit of a laugh and wouldn't do anybody any harm.
Foyle interrupts, saying that industrial strength alcohol can cause asphyxia, insanity, blindness and death.
Carter can't believe it. Milner, his expression rigid with anger, says that Will Grayson had locked the bedroom door to drink the illegal liquor without the risk of his father discovering what he was doing. By the time the room was ablaze, he was blind and couldn't find the door-key. He'd shouted to his father that he couldn't see. Milner states, flatly, "You killed him, Mr Carter."
Carter protests that the still was the girl's idea. He says that he was going to destroy it, but she'd threatened him with telling the police that he'd made her make the liquor. She'd wanted the money because she had plans to go to America.
Foyle interrupts again, asking where Carter got the marks on his neck. Carter hesitates then replies that he'd been clearing brambles in the garden. Alarmed by the silence that follows his answer, he states adamantly that he never went near the girl.
David Barrett enters the police station and when told that DCS Foyle is not available, says that he wants to confess to the murder of Susan Davies. Sergeant Brooke immediately reaches for the telephone.
Barrett makes his confession to Foyle. He says that he went to the dance to find the girl because of what she'd done to Ben, who was like a son to him. He couldn't bring himself to tell Ben about Susan and the American coming out of his barn, and had decided to deal with it himself. He says he hadn't intended to kill Susan, just to plead with her, but when he talked to her in the corridor, he lost his temper.
When Foyle asks him if he realises that he could hang for murder, Barrett says only that he feels sorry for Stan and Mary because they had no idea their daughter was like that and he wished they didn't have to find out.
Foyle asks Barrett if he knows the name of the American soldier and is given the surname Taylor.
At Hawthorn Cross, Foyle talks to Taylor, who admits that he had no feelings for Susan but had just been lonely and one thing had led to another. He says that he never had any intention of marrying the girl, especially as his parents would have been very angry. Foyle says that he could have said all this the night of the murder, and Taylor apologises, saying that he had been too scared and ashamed.
Foyle and Milner go to the farm and find Ben there. The young man is adamant that his uncle would never have hurt Susan, as he'd known her all her life and her parents were his friends. Foyle asks if he knew of his fiancé's relationship with one of the Americans. Ben says his uncle had told him but that it hadn't come as a shock, because Susan was never happy with what she had and he'd often wondered if she would ever settle down.
Ben tells the policemen that on the night of the dance he went to a pub in Hastings called the Royal Oak, so his uncle is lying about him having gone to bed. He says his uncle thinks he killed Susan, and is trying to protect him by confessing to the murder.
Back at the Hastings police station, Foyle tells Barrett that making a false confession is construed as wasting police time and obstructing justice, but he understands why it was done and so he's free to go.
When Barrett learns that Ben is not under suspicion, he says he really thought his nephew had done it, because when he told him about Susan, he didn't spare any details, wanting to make him angry so that he would fight it out with Taylor. He explains that he had found Susan's body at the US base and assumed Ben had killed her. He had been about to leave when he heard men in the corridor, so he pulled the body out of sight. The soldiers were singing about Taylor being drunk in his bunk, so he went to the soldier's quarters, took the identity disks and put them into Susan's hand.
Barrett says he wanted to punish the soldier and protect Ben, but he knows what he did was wicked and he doesn't know how he could have done it.
Foyle and Milner return to the interview room in which Carter is still being held and Milner formally arrests him for the murder of Susan Davies. The pub landlord vehemently protests, but Foyle tells him that someone heard Susan in the corridor that night. A soldier had reported hearing her say that she was still working, but he'd misheard; what she'd said was that she'd keep the still working, which was the reason she was killed.
Foyle adds that blood was found under Susan's fingernails - the landlord's blood, hence the scratches on his neck.
Carter breaks down and confesses. He says that he had to make Susan stop because she wouldn't listen to him, but he had never meant to hurt her.
That evening, as Foyle is about to leave the police station, he sees Sam in the corridor and stops her. He speaks to her quietly.
"Listen, I should apologise. I've made, em … judgements about you, about your personal life, which I had absolutely no right to do and as a result, I, er, I might have spoken out of turn."
Sam is somewhat embarrassed and stares down at her feet as she replies. "It's quite all right, sir. I should have said something earlier."
Foyle excuses that with "Well …" and a little tilt of his head to one side. After a moment, he adds, "I'm sorry about Andrew."
Sam lifts her head and looks at him. With a little shrug of her shoulders, she says, "It's the war, isn't it?"
Foyle thinks for a moment and then responds, "I suppose so."
As they walk down the corridor, Sam asks Foyle if she can give him a lift home, but he says that he'll walk and that she should get an early night. Sam stops in the reception area and Foyle continues to the door. Turning to look back, he says, "And, er … have a very good time."
Sam says thank you and wishes him good night.
As Foyle walks home, Kieffer pulls his jeep up alongside him and calls out "Christopher!" Foyle stops and he chuckles when the captain says that Lord Haw-Haw would be sorry that the killer turned out not to be a wicked American.
Kieffer climbs out of the jeep and apologises for behaving like a jerk over the business of the girl. Foyle excuses him by saying that the captain only did what he thought was right, and agrees that the incident should be put behind them. Kieffer says that in the interests of furthering British-US friendship, he happens to have quart of Jack Daniels in the back of the jeep and wonders if Foyle would care to come back to the base and help him drink it.
"To, er, help the war effort?
"Don't see why not."
As the jeep starts down the road, Foyle asks, "By the way, what's a jerk?"
"Let me explain …"
"Nothing to do with dried meat?"
"Nothing to do with dried meat – that's jerky."
"That's jerky."
"Okay, look - a jerk is someone who …"
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August 17th, 2005. Remember that 1990 movie with James Caan called Misery? If you saw it, how could you forget "that scene?" I won't spoil it in case someone reading this hasn't seen the movie, but basically it's a Steven King thriller where a certain "psycho lady" does something very painful to James Caan so that he can't walk normally afterwards (she called it "Hobbling"). Since I couldn't walk normally for days after THIS workout, I decided to call it the "Quad Hobbler."
In my previous blogs, I already listed the leg extension to dumbbell static split squat off a step superset as one of my 5-star workouts. I come back to certain exercise combinations all the time and this is one of them. But today, I took it to an even higher level.
I started with leg extensions: 22 good reps with the 260 lb stack on the Icarian Leg extension, followed quickly by a reduction in weight to 220 lbs for another 10 reps, followed by another reduction in weight to 160 lbs for another 10 reps (triple drop set). That's 42 reps total on the leg extension with no rest except the time it took to pull the pin and change the weight.
Then, with NO REST, I hobbled over to the Reebok step I had set up conveniently about a yard away from the leg extension machine, picked up the 40 lb dumbbells and proceeded to bang out 13 reps in static lunges (also called split squats). The form is important on these. To target the quads and Rectus Femoris properly, you must keep your torso vertical. Any time I've had a training partner attempt this with me (especially after the pre-exhaustion), they always tend to lean forward, which throws the stress onto the glutes and low back and makes it MUCH easier on the quads (cheating!) Standing up straight/totally vertical torso is a must.
That was the first of three pre-exhaustion supersets between leg extension and dumbbell static lunges.
I rested about 90 seconds and started set two: Ascending Set. I did 200 lbs for 6 reps only (which was easy), then immediately set the pin at 220 lbs and did six more (no problem, but a lot harder), then went heavier to 240 lbs for six more reps (the last two or three damn near killed me). Only 18 reps total (6+6+6) this time, but it felt every bit as hard as the first set.
Then, with NO REST, once again, it was back over to the step and 12 reps with each leg holding the 40 lb dumbbells. All of the static lunges were done left leg first then right leg. Also, the reps were full, all the way down til the back knee almost touched the floor, and back up only 3/4 and right back down (continuous tension).
That was set two of the pre-exhaust supersets.
After about two minutes rest, I hopped back on the leg extension for a set of 21's with 180 lbs: 7 reps bottom half of the range of motion, 7 reps top half of the range of motion, and then 7 reps full range (21 reps total).
Then once again, with no rest I HOBBLED over to my 40 lbs dumbbells picked them up and did 12 reps of static lunges with the left leg, then 12 reps with the right leg, and THEN… (here's where it got interesting), I kept going alternating left leg, right leg, for 24 more reps, 12 reps with each leg.
That was it… For the first exercise. A lot of people could have ended the entire session right there and been finished (literally and figuratively), but for me it was on to the leg press.
I used the Icarian 45 degree plate load leg press today and worked it differently than in any of my previously blogged leg workouts. My first set was the foot position I had been using most often in recent workouts: shoulder width, feel high on the platform with 630 lbs (7 plates per side). This was lighter than usual, but after the extensions/lunges I did just minutes before this leg press set, 630 lbs felt like a thousand! I barely squeezed out 20 reps and they were a tough 20. I thought I was finished at 12, but somehow got 8 more with short pauses between reps.
For the two sets that followed, I reduced the weight and changed my foot position: feet low and together on the platform for set two, and wide (toes out) and in the middle of the platform for set three (with full range, legs almost to the sides of the body). On the final set I did a drop set with foot position change: 540 lbs X 10 reps, feet high shoulder width, strip one plate to 450 lbs X 12 reps, feet low and together, strip another plate to 360 lbs X feet wide middle of platform X 15 reps.
My quads were screaming bloody murder at this point, but I hobbled over to the hack machine for two final sets: one set at 270 lbs for 20 reps and one set at 320 lbs for 12 reps.
That was it… my legs were destroyed. I hobbled home, ate, and crashed for a nap. I came back about 6 hours later for hams and calves.
I began the hamstring session with a great exercise I haven't done in a while; dumbbell stiff legged deadlifts. I used only moderate weights (70-80 lb dumbbells) since I hadn't done these in a while. It was fairly easy; 12-20 reps with very strict and slow form was no problem. On the last set I did straight leg deadlifts with only 40 lbs. Normally when I do so called "stiff legged" deadlifts, my knees stay slightly bent. Some people call these "Romanian deadlifts". I guess if I called them semi-stiff leg deadlifts it would be more descriptive and accurate. You can go fairly heavy on these.
A true stiff legged deadlift (locked knees) requires much lighter weights, and much more attention to form. You also won't be able to lower the bar/dumbbells as far unless you are hyper flexible. Most people will finish the rep between mid shin and just under the knee. The back must be kept totally neutral (flat or slightly arched), your head is up, your butt sticking out. Flexing/rounding the back with straight legs can injure your low back. Performed properly however, light-weight straight leg deads really hit the hamstrings hard - much more so than the semi-stiff leg deads which also strongly work the lower and even upper back.
Next it was a pre-exhaust superset of lying leg curls to hyperextensions. This time I did the hypers on a 45 degree bench, focusing on extension in the hip to target glutes and hams and not as much lower back.
After hams, it was onward to three exercises for calves, three sets each, going for high reps today (about 30 reps per set).
By this point, it was less than 8 hours after my late morning quad session and I could already feel them starting to get sore. Usually you get delayed onset muscle soreness at least 24 after a workout. My quads were so sore within 12 hours after this workout they felt like they were bruised (you know, like "Charlie horse"/"knee rammed into your thigh paying rugby type of bruised). It's all worth it though, because I'm telling you, I could see an improvement in my quads after that one workout.
So there you have it… "The Quad Hobbler."
Published on 17 August, 2005
Sarah said:
Ugh, sounds like murder. Leg extensions, if you're talking about the ones I'm thinking about (sitting on the machine, feet hooked under a pad and you lift from your knees), 260 lbs ..that's nuts. I myself haven't squatted for a while due to a knee injury. Those one legged split squats off the bench are glute ANNHILATORS.
I know how you feel about the not-so-delayed onset muscle soreness. I got roped into doing this long run (12 miles), which was 3x more than I'd ever done before, and I was nearly unable to walk just 7 hours later. I thought the arches of my feet would break.
Keep up the super work!
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Thad said:
Damn bro, this was one killer leg workout. By the time I hit the hack squats I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to finish off the hamstring work. I was able to make it, but I had to drop the weight in order to finish the workout.
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Morton Plant Hospital Welcomes Twin Babies Born From Double Uterus
Sep 19, 2011, 03:55 ET
CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thought to be a one-in-five million chance, two babies from two separate uteruses were delivered at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater. Andreea Barbosa, 24, of Clearwater, and husband, Miguel Barbosa, welcomed fraternal twins, Nathan and Natalie Barbosa, on September 15, 2011.
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"I was shocked to learn I had a baby in each uterus," said Mrs. Barbosa, who has a two-year-old daughter at home. "But my husband and I are just so happy that they are here and healthy."
Barbosa has a rare condition called uterus didelphys, or double uterus, which affects about one in 2,000 women worldwide. Although this rare condition can cause infertility, miscarriage, or premature birth for many women, Barbosa delivered her healthy baby boy and girl at 36 weeks by cesarean section. Baby Nathan was delivered first and weighed in at 5 lbs, 8 oz. Two minutes later, his sister Natalie arrived, weighing 5 lbs, 10 oz.
There have only been about 100 known cases worldwide of women with uterus didelphys being pregnant in both uteruses at the same time. Because the condition is so rare, various statistics on the incidents of the unusual pregnancies have been documented. The most recent involved a woman in India who delivered twins in separate uteruses on July 29.
Barbosa's doctor, Patricia St. John, MD, OB/GYN at Morton Plant Hospital, said that her patient knew the risks that were involved with her pregnancy. "We were thrilled to work with the family and guide them through this unique pregnancy and delivery," said Dr. St. John. "Because we were aware of her condition, we were able to take special precautions to ensure that both mother and babies would be healthy."
Uterus didelphys develops in the female fetus before birth and occurs when the two tubes that normally fuse together to form the uterus fail to form, developing into two separate cavities. In some cases, the double uterus is never diagnosed and some women don't realize they have the condition even during pregnancy and childbirth. Symptoms include unusual pain before or during a period and abnormal bleeding during a period.
About Morton Plant Hospital
Established in 1916, Morton Plant Hospital is a 687-bed facility. Our commitment to improving the health of everyone we serve is reflected in our community partnerships and many honors. Morton Plant is the only hospital in the United States to have been awarded Top 100 Hospital designations by the Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals: National Benchmarks for Success for a consecutive 12 years. Other hospital honors include: Magnet Designation for the second time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the most prestigious national recognition of excellence in nursing care, "Baby-Friendly" hospital status from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for its efforts to support mothers' decision to breast feed. In 2010, Morton Plant received the Florida Hospitals Association's Innovation of the Year in Patient Care award. Morton Plant Hospital is located at 300 Pinellas Street, Clearwater, Fla.
About BayCare Health System
BayCare Health System is a leading community-based health system in the Tampa Bay area. Composed of a network of 10 not-for-profit hospitals, outpatient facilities and services such as imaging, lab, behavioral health and home health care, BayCare provides expert medical care throughout a patient's lifetime. With more than 200 access points conveniently located throughout Tampa Bay, BayCare connects patients to a complete range of preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for any health care need.
BayCare's family of hospitals are: Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, Morton Plant, Morton Plant North Bay, St. Anthony's, St. Joseph's, St. Joseph's Children's, St. Joseph's Hospital-North, St. Joseph's Women's, and South Florida Baptist. For more information, visit BayCare on the Web at www.BayCare.org.
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Its been far to long since my last post! Unfortunately studying for my first level with the Court of Master Sommeliers has really taken away from my blogging time. So while I'm busy brushing up on my wine knowledge I thought I'd take the time to post some small little write ups I had lying around on varietals, enjoy and more to come soon I promise!
Cabernet Sauvignon
- The word "sauvignon" is believed to be derived from the French sauvage meaning "wild"
- Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are very small with thick skin, which means that the ratio of seeds and skin versus pulp is quite high, leading to lots of tannins being extracted during the maceration process.
- Cabernet Sauvignon is the offspring of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc and was most likely a chance crossing that occurred in the 17th century. Its popularity is often attributed to its ease of cultivation being that the grapes have thick skins and the vines are hardy and resistant to rot and frost.
- Familiarity and ease of pronunciation have helped to sell Cabernet Sauvignon wines to consumers, even when from unfamiliar wine regions. Its widespread popularity has also contributed to criticism of the grape as a "colonizer" that takes over wine regions at the expense of native grape varieties.
- One of the most noted traits of Cabernet Sauvignon is its affinity for oak, either during fermentation or in barrel aging. In addition to having a softening effect on the grape's naturally high tannins, the unique wood flavors of vanilla and spice complement the grapes natural flavors of black currant and tobacco.
- The 1976 "Judgment of Paris" was a famous blind wine tasting event where esteemed wine experts unknowingly chose a California Cabernet over several French producers, thus catapulting New World Cabs onto the international stage.
Generalized Tasting Profile of Cabernet Sauvignon
Body – Medium/Full
Acidity –Medium/low
Tannin – Medium/High
Nose/Palate –Jam, Cola, Vanilla, Toasty Oak, Spice, Dark Berries, Pepper, Baking Spices, Green Bell Pepper, Currant, Cinnamon, Cherry, Plum, Leather, Tobacco, Anise, Olive
Aging – 1- 28 + Years Depending on Producer
Oaked – Yes, French and American Oak used
Regional Characteristics
- Bordeaux: The left bank of Bordeaux makes Cabernet-based wines. Powerfully rustic, elegant, earthy wines giving great examples of a "terroir" wine.
- Australia: 2nd most popular wine in Australia after Syrah. Known for its rich full flavor and dark color, American oak and integrated tannins. Primarily fruit-driven wines.
- South Africa: Hardy wines reminiscent of Bordeaux qualities in its taste and blending.
- South American: These Cabs explore the spicier qualities in the grape.
- American:Napa: Home of Cabs in California. Napa Cabs can rival those of Bordeaux. Very well- structured with integrated tannins. The best of these coming from AVA areas (American Viticulture Areas), which are regions defined by the US government.
- Washington: Lending itself to a refreshing blend of a Californian Cab and one from Bordeaux


text: The ELL teacher plans and delivers in-person, small group and whole group instruction for scholars in all content areas. The ELL teacher will also collaboratively plan with additional team members. The teacher is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering instruction, and monitoring scholar progress to determine instructional needs. The teacher reviews scholar progress and changes instruction to ensure high-progress learning for every child. The teacher is responsible for establishing a strong classroom culture in collaboration with the members of the grade level team. In addition, the teacher will be required to complete all other professional responsibilities to ensure the success of scholars and Moving Everest Charter School. The ELL teacher should be ELL certified in the state of Illinois and be able to demonstrate a track record of success in the classroom.


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Ask a Travel Nurse: Can travelers work close enough to home to be back on days off?
Ask a Travel Nurse Question:
Is it possible to do travel nursing close enough to home so that I can come back on my days off?
Ask a Travel Nurse Answer:
Yes, that is possible.
To take full advantage of any tax breaks that you could receive, you will want to take an assignment that is far enough away from home that it is reasonable to expect that you would need to stay somewhere (hotel,etc) rather than returning home at the end of a work day. Some people call this the "50 mile rule", but in fact, the IRS does not have such a specific rule. The IRS is hardly ever specific on anything and in this instance, they say something to the effect that an assignment needs to be far enough away from your permanent "tax home" to require an overnight stay rather than returning home from work each day. If you would like to read up on the taxing aspects of this, Joseph Smith is a well known tax expert in the world of travel. You can access a bunch of info on his website under his FAQ page.
Joseph is also very knowledgeable about tax advantage programs, which your company might offer. He is also very approachable and if you have further tax questions you could send him an email through his site or even contact him by phone….believe he has contact info on his site TravelTax.com.
You can actually take a local contract that is a travel assignment. I have worked a "travel contract" that was just 15 miles from my tax home. However, under taxing guidelines, you are more restricted on what you can claim as far as housing reimbursement, meal and incidentals deductions, etc. To stay the safest under the eyes of the tax men, you could just take an assignment in another part of the state (maybe a hundred miles away or more) and then easily return home on your days off.
If you do not already have companies you are working with, I can give you the names of a few of the recruiters I use at companies I trust (my email is listed below). Be sure to join more than one company (I am on file with about 6) to open yourself up to the widest range of assignments. Hope this helps.


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First of all, what are invasive (fish) species? An invasive species is a species that is introduced to an ecosystem, other than its original environment and, in time, causes so much damage that it unbalances the ecosystem, giving birth to a series of negative changes that can even jeopardize the existence of that specific habitat.
It can happen in many cases, but here we are talking about invasive fish species. There are a couple of nosey species that are too bored to mind their own business and they cause havoc anywhere they go, hence nobody likes them. What they do to piss off other species (including humans) is eat all the fish and leave none for all the other species that rely on the same food. Consequently, a lot of fish and plants die. Here are a few of the most invasive species out there.
- Carp
The invasiveness of the Carp is globally known. This common fish is able to destroy even the most balanced ecosystems with its erratic behavior. For other fish, the carp is like having a new roommate: completely wrecks your space organization and destroys everything in his path. Apparently, the carp is able to stir mud in water, as it looks for food near the roots of plants, turning the water unclear and dirty, which has a negative effect on many species of plants and fish. Though many campaigns have been undertaken to stop the carp from invading and destroying aquatic ecosystems, until now, all of them have failed.
- Northern Snakehead
This particular fish has two main characteristics that make it so dangerous to many ecosystems: it multiplies fast and it can survive several days on dry land, which makes it a danger for both environment, being able to spread diseases and harmful bacteria on water and dry land altogether. Of course, they are also endowed with great appetite.
- Mosquito fish
This small and innocent looking swimming creature is able to ruin a nice environment like no other fish. It is true, you wouldn't say that, given the fact that they have a 4 to 7 cm length, but they compensate their small size with eating double their body weight. They can eat up to 167% of their body weight daily. However, in this particular case, people had it coming. The mosquito fish is known to feed with mosquito larvae (hence the name) and some people decided to populate ecosystems with this species in order to exterminate mosquitos. It didn't go well. Not only the fish did not eradicate mosquitos, but they have shown they can feed with many other species to such an extent they became persona non-grata and nobody likes them anymore.
- Nile Perch
As the name informs us, this fish comes from the sacred Egyptian river, but it changed continent when it was brought from Ethiopia to populate Lake Victoria at the end of the 1950's. As it can reach extremely large dimensions at maturity, feeding on basically every living creature that gets in their way, these fish have massively destroyed Lake Victoria's ecosystem, leading to affecting nearby ecosystems as well and at a massive economic exploitation of the area for fishing purposes by major companies. Their destruction capabilities are increased due to the fact that females can lay 21 million eggs at once, so there's hardly a chance to just fish them all.
- Lionfish
This species of fish possesses one physical trait that makes them fearful predators: their numerous venomous spikes and the ability to eat a lot. As they are hard to attack, due to their physical attributes, they can spread peacefully while killing other species and destroying habitats. According to environmental agencies, it is highly unlikely that the invasion of the lionfish is stopped at this moment.


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I've decided to start a new weekly series where I talk about various skincare treatments that I've been wanting to try out and share the whole experience with y'all! I plan to do one a week and at the end share a before and after photo…
So a few weeks ago, desperate to find some relief for my skin I decided to try microneedling at Cosmedial Spa. I had gotten to the point where I felt like nothing was helping my skin anymore and had heard wonderful things about the results. I had a lot of hyper-pigmentation that REALLY bothered me and everything I've tried essentially did nothing to help. Plus Kim K did it so that means it's got to be worth trying!
Basically what microneeding does is create micro-wounds to the skin to traumatize the skin and increase blood flow in that area. So microneedling punctures the skin with a bunch of tiny needles to create a controlled injury which triggers the body to fill these microscopic wounds by producing new collagen and elastin…which will create an improvement in skin texture, firmness, as well as a reduction in scars, acne, and hyper pigmentation.
The process was quick, not nearly as painful as I had imagined, and results were obvious as soon as the following day. The initial redness only lasts a couple of hours and then there was some minor peeling for a few days afterwards…but overall the downtime was minimal.
The following day my skin was glowing and improvement was obvious. I've done 2 treatments so far and will complete 6 over the next few weeks. I am very excited to see the final results!


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A combination of traditional yoga poses, pilates and dance with the use of a hammock, aerial yoga defies gravity and allows you to perform various yoga poses that may be difficult to do on the ground, but easier in mid-air. It's fun and acrobatic, so for those of you who dreamed of being a trapeze artist as a kid, this can give you a taste of what it is like. Here are the Top 10 from Health Fitness Revolution and author of the book ReSYNC Your Life Samir Becic: Total body workout: Due to the
Inversions Reverse the Aging Force of Gravity
Sep 28, 2013
Inversion relieves back pain with better posture and greater spinal mobility. Inversion uses gravity to gently align, adjust, and give traction to the spine. This healthy traction decompresses the vertebrae, creating space for the discs while straightening and balancing the spinal column. Prime back care results are experienced when the supportive muscles of the spinal column are synergistically lengthened and strengthened from performing inversion and therapeutic movement. Inversion offers


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Job Club/Job Search
Interactive comprehensive training is available for CalWORKs Welfare to Work participants through the Job Club/Job Search program at various locations throughout the county. The workshops offer a variety of lessons including resume writing, interviewing skills, job search strategies for the 21st century and modules designed to enhance clients career development.
For more information contactJohn Bashore at 875-3263
Vocational Assessment
Vocational Assessment Counselors are available to provide CalWORKs Welfare to Work participants with vocational exploration and facilitate career development decision making. They also work with the participants to develop vocational plans that can lead to self-sufficiency and meet their employment goals.
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DHA Subsidized Employment Program
The Department of Human Assistance has a Subsidized Employment Program in partnership with Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA). Through this program, CalWORKs Welfare to Work participants may be placed in paid On The Job Training (OJT) positions. Any job-ready eligible CalWORKs participant who is unemployed or underemployed, including those in Job Club and the Community Work Experience programs, can qualify.
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CWEX Community Work Experience Program
The Community Work Experience Program (CWEX) places CalWORKs Welfare to Work participants in non-paid work experience with public, private non-profit or private for-profit businesses. The goal of the program is for participants to learn valuable on-the-job skills and move into paid employment with the sponsoring business or into paid employment elsewhere. CWEX also has an internal mechanism to connect participants to subsidized or unsubsidized employment while in placement.
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Hours Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pmFor more information contactOscar Garcia at 875-3286
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Job Talks are offered throughout the county for CalWORKs Welfare to Work participants. Job Talks are designed to connect employers with potential employees. Job Talk workshops offer referrals to current job openings, provide one-on-one job search assistance and give local employers the opportunity to personally speak to job seekers about current openings.
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Motherhood isn't a cakewalk when you are just one parent is really a tremendously difficult task. Typically, single parents must hold a fulltime job, chauffer the kids back and forth from school, extracurricular activities and sporting occasions.
Many receive financial aid for moms and dads without sufficient earnings while some live just over the earnings cutoff. Whatever the finances, parents child relationship could be incredibly strong and able you'll always remember.
This help for moms and dads without partners' article will highlight how you can secure and safeguard your son or daughter parent relationships and your children around the straight and narrow road to a effective existence.
Coping with the Dreaded Question
The bane from the single parents world happens when their children ask the painful question "Who's my Father", "Where's my Father", "Who's my Mother" or "Where's my Mother". As painful because the truth might be, widows and widowers get it simpler than individuals that do not know where their kids' other parent is or worse, if they're in prison or just don't want anything related to the kid.
Answering these questions could be upsetting for the children and parents. It might be a good idea to talk to your child's doctor or social worker. They can offer parenting help in working with these hard to respond to questions.
Playing Both Roles
Motherhood is difficult but getting to act as both mother and father is beyond something that running out of energy even imagine. As mother, you need to nurture, hug the boos and make certain the homework is performed and also the rooms are clean. As father, you have to be rough and powerful and become the one who will lay lower your existence on their behalf.
Motherhood is really a fulltime job but if you want to be considered a single parent, it is just like two fulltime jobs so when you set inside your having to pay job, the typical single parent is carrying it out of three people!
To help ease your burden, the large Siblings and large Siblings programs offer parenting help without partners. Both children and parents take advantage of this excellent volunteer group. The children reach spend time with adults of the identical gender to enable them to educate them stuff that a parent or gaurdian of a potential partner wouldn't be thinking about like a girl understanding how to do her hair and nails or perhaps a boy learning to play hockey or change a tire.
Begin with the Scouts
Single children and parents have particular relationships however the parent should achieve to reliable organizations which are pleased to offer help for moms and dads raising kids by themselves. Scouting is a superb factor for children and parents. Boy scouts could be a great asset for single mothers wishing to locate a strong male influence on her boy as the girl scouts is an excellent organization for single fathers to make use of for his kids. Both organizations are advantageous to children and parents alike.


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Happy Chinese New Year: Mono Red Fire
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Next Sunday 8 February, for China and other Eastern countries, begins the new year and this 2016 arrive Mit Red Fire, corresponding to year 4714 your calendar.
According to legend, when Siddartha Gautama, Buddha, was ready to take his last journey to spiritual life, back in the eleventh century BC, set out to gather all the animals of the earth to witness his last will. To his surprise, only twelve of them came to his call and did so in the following order: First came the rat and then followed the ox, the tiger, the rabbit, the dragon, Snake, Horse, the sheep, the monkey, the rooster, Finally dog and pig. Buddha, in appreciation, converted these twelve animals in twelve Chinese zodiac symbols. In this way each animal rule for one and all individuals born in that period would have similar characteristics, but not identical because every human being is unique due to three key factors: the time of birth or ascending, the yin and yang, opposing forces in the universe and the five primary elements alluding to Eastern wisdom: water (ruled by Mercury), metal (ruled by Venus), fire (ruled by Mars),wood (governed by Jupiter) and land (governed by Saturn.)
According to Chinese astrology, Fire Monkey will be a year in which anything is possible. Mono will not abandon any attempt loose without testing all. Even impossible adventures succeed. that if, They will weigh more selfish and personal efforts of group actions. According to Chinese culture it is believed that the Year of the Monkey are of great economic prosperity.