Burglary Victim Charged with Murder After Car Crash

You come home late at night and walk toward your door. Someone wearing a ski mask sticks a gun in your back threatening your life and he is not alone. Your mind is racing. You have a daughter asleep inside. Your wife will be home shortly and these men have guns. What would you do?

How many are there? Are there more outside waiting for their friends or waiting to come in another door?  They demand you enter the code to disable the alarm, you go inside. They want cash. They want weapons. Room to room they force you along.  What would you do?

You cooperate while you pray that your daughter doesn’t wake up and come to investigate. You cooperate while you pray your wife doesn’t come through the door and startle them. Once you give them all you have, you pray that they leave.  A gun is held to your head. Threats are made.  They leave.  You look in your daughter’s room, she’s not in bed. What would you do? 

You run past your wife as she arrives; telling her to call the police. No time to explain as you race to your truck to give chase.  Heart is pounding at the thought of your daughter being kidnapped.  Your mind fears what will happen if you don’t follow. You have to get her back. You have to make sure they don’t disappear before the police arrive.  What would you do?

They are in front of you. The county road is dark with low visibility; especially for people who don’t know the area. You need to keep them in site. Their car swerves off the road, slows then corrects.  The speed is too fast and there is no time to stop.  The crash happens in slow motion as you hit their vehicle. 

 

from courierpress.com

What would you do in the same situation? Under extreme circumstances while fearing for your family; this is what happened to Ira Beumer in February of 2012. 

One of the robbers was killed in the accident and one was injured.  Beumer’s daughter had not been taken. The other men involved were captured and charged with the crimes associated with the armed home invasion and robbery.

The story doesn’t end there. On May 18, 2012, Ira Beumer was charged with murder, attempted murder and aggravated battery and is being held without bond.  There has been information on both sides as to the exact sequence of events and questions as to what Beumer’s actual intent was in chasing the robbers. 

Given the same circumstances, what would you do? Here are the links to the courierpress.com articles on the story and the Facebook support page for Ira Beumer.

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Lefler's Ladies Night Class

I attended Lefler‘s Ladies Night Class at their location on Maxwell Avenue in Evansville, Indiana and I must say, it was a great experience.  The class is very organized with useful and practical information, great food and other area business participation. 

Since 1952, the Lefler family has built a wonderful reputation in the community.  They maintain 4 Lefler Collision locations in Evansville and Newburgh while staying involved with community and charitable organizations and events. Lefler’s specializes in collision and glass repair, mechanical repair and diagnostics but for the Ladies Night Class they specialize in information.

Attendance Gifts

Upon arrival you register at the office and are given a gift bag with great goodies and discounts from the participating businesses. In the next room there are tables with information available from local groups and businesses, including a t-shirt to commemorate the event.  There was a chiropractor performing small adjustments and providing information and a representative from Susan G Komen was available with information on breast cancer.

Walker Studio Artistic Photography also had a table with some of their beautiful portraits displayed.  An Arbonne representative was there with their newest products and samples.  Regis Salon had stylists on site performing eyebrow waxing while providing shampoo samples and discount coupons to the attendees.  Also in attendance were candle and jewelry vendors. j.Gumbo’s Cajun joint, located at Vogel and Burkhardt catered the class with delicious Cajun foods, including bumblebee stew and drunken chicken.  

Ed Dietz and Jimmy Lefler did a wonderful job of providing information on auto repair during the first part of the class. Automobiles are getting more technical and it’s harder to provide any kind of maintenance on your own. Having professionals go over what you can do, answer questions and explain how to work with any professionals you use for maintenance and repair was very helpful. They were able to explain things like tire pressure and checking fluids in a way that made sense while keeping it interesting and entertaining.

Inside of Auto Accident Kit

Quick Auto Accident Kit guide

The second portion of the class involved logical information on accidents but were things that could be forgotten during the stress of an accident. To help you remember what to do they provided everyone with an Auto Accident Kit.  One of the most interesting parts of the collision portion was what to expect if the accident causes the airbag to deploy. It’s something that would be hard to imagine unless you experience it. They actually deployed an airbag from a steering wheel and one curtain airbag.  It was loud, really loud and followed by an unpleasant smelling smoke.  Personally, I didn’t expect either of those things and was glad to find out without having to be involved in an accident. 

The night ended with attendance prize drawings for items donated by the business’ in attendance plus Papa John’s Pizza and Altstadt Plumbing Service. Overall, Lefler’s Ladies Night Class is a great opportunity for women to learn more about car maintenance and what to do in the event of an accident.

Returning From a Long Break

It seems like such a long time since I was here last, it seems just as long since I became frustrated with my writing and took a different path. The problem with a path that isn’t yours, eventually you have to find your way back and follow your heart.
So, I’m back, following my heart on what I know to be the right path. I remember growing up, writing out stories and articles with pen and paper. It doesn’t seem so long ago, until I do the math. Each year passes faster than the last. It’s time for me to get back on my path. Writing is what I know and what I love.
I’ll post links as articles and stories are published and we will see how it goes. Hopefully, the timing is right to make this positive move. Cheers and thanks!

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Kipplee's Stadium Inn Review

When looking for someplace to have a family gathering for a birthday party, I looked around Evansville, Indiana for a place we hadn't tried before. Someplace that would have good food and enough room for about 20 people; Kipplee's Stadium Inn seemed like a good fit.

When I called Kipplee’s to make the reservation, I was told quickly that we could bring a cake but Kipplee’s doesn’t allow room or table space for cakes or gifts. Kipplee’s does not provide plates, napkins or silverware for a birthday party, either.

Agreeing to Kipplee’s policy on parties was fine with us but, unfortunately, Kipplee's turned out to be a very poor choice for a family gathering. There were so many problems at Kipplee’s I don't know where to start but here are the most outstanding:

• Not enough menus for everyone to view at once
• Silverware provided upon request only
• Had to get our own drink refills
• Not all orders were taken at once
• Some of the orders were already getting cold when served
• One of the chicken breast sandwiches was still partially uncooked when served
• Not everything that was ordered was delivered
• Wait for condiments, like ketchup for fries
  

A 6-year-old child won 250 tickets on a machine in the game room at Kipplee’s Stadium Inn Party House and because the game was empty and could not give the tickets; the Kipplee’s worker told the child's mother there was nothing he could do. The Kipplee’s manager had to instruct him to give the child the tickets she won.

The most insulting part of the night was the 18% gratuity that was added to each bill as if the service our party received at Kipplee’s deserved a tip. Restaurants, like Kipplee's, should realize that it's important to bring new business in and provide a service that people will bring people back. Kipplee's fell far short of the mark. Instead of reviewing the food at Kipplee’s and planning to recommend to friends and coworkers, we are looking for a restaurant we want to try for our next family party.

Toys to Keep the Mind Sharp

Young children aren’t the only ones who need to exercise to keep their minds sharp and two toys that will help with that are Loopz and Scrabble Flash. These are two of the popular toys for 2010 and with good reason. They offer versatility by making it fun for a person to play the game alone or with others. That’s something that games creators have started doing to reach a larger portion of the market.


Loopz by Mattel is really a fun game and anyone who remembers the Merlin game will enjoy this new take on a memory game. The idea of the game is to follow the pattern of the Loopz that flash and play a tune by inserting your hand into the Loopz in the right order, breaking the motion sensor field. The pattern gets longer and faster as you get more correct. After three missed attempts, the game is over and you have to start again. There are seven different games that can be played with one or more players.


Scrabble Flash by Hasbro is a new take on the classic game of scrabble with no board required. Instead of the board, the players use five tiles to create words between 3 and 5 letters long. The flash cubes know when a word is formed and even keep score. Scrabble Flash has 3 different games to play alone or with a group and this is great to help with quick thinking skills and. Not recommended for children under 3-years-old because of the potential choking hazard but all other ages will welcome this new twist on a favorite game.

Toddler Toys Develop More Than Fun

Toddler toys like Stride to Ride Dino and Ocean Wonders Sights and Sounds Table are great developmental toys for young minds and bodies. It is always helpful when toys teach children without them even realizing it because they are focused on the fun.

Stride to Ride Dino is made by Fisher Price and is designed to grow with the child. It starts out as a stand behind walker. The front and back legs have wheels at the bottom and the child holds onto the handlebars that are behind the dino’s head. When the child has grown a little more; the back legs close to make a seat for riding. They use their feet to roll along on the floor. Stride to Ride Dino is sure to be a favorite gift for any toddler.

Ocean Wonders Sights and Sounds Table is also made by Fisher Price and helps children learn and develop in several different ways. The legs of the table can be removed for floor play before the child is steady on their legs. Each activity creates a new sound and children learn about shapes and colors while being entertained. 

Toys that help a child learn and grow while playing have always been a popular choice with parents, Fisher Price always offers a great selection for fun and learning. 

Sing-A-Ma-Jigs Are a Toy for All Ages

Sing-A-Ma-Jigs are silly little plush toys that sing an older song when their bellies are squeezed. They are very cute in bright colors and soft for little hands to be able to pick up. The interesting thing about this toy is that if you put two or more of them together and squeeze their bellies; they sing in harmony.

This toy is made by Fisher Price and each one sings its own tune. There are eight different colors to choose from but many people are buying in groups of two or more because of the interaction between them. In addition to singing alone or in the group, these toys will also chatter amongst themselves.

This has made this toy popular with kids of all ages and collecting them has become difficult as they are flying from store shelves and internet sites quickly. The price of Sing-A-Ma-Jigs is very reasonable which has allowed people to purchase them before the Christmas shopping season.

LEGO's the Perfect Christmas Gift for Boys

                                 
LEGO's are a great gift idea for the boys on your Christmas shopping list. They are very versatile and can be a lot of fun for any child who likes to build things. One nice thing about LEGO's is that there are no batteries and no video games.

This is the type of toy that can help a child develop their imagination by allowing them to build anything. The price range of LEGO sets also make them the perfect gift idea for anyone who has a spending limit.

Whether they want  one of the LEGO hot toys for 2010, like the Minotaurus Game, or just want something fun to play with, LEGO's will make the perfect gift for the boys on your Christmas List.

Earn Money Writing for Examiner.com

I wanted to write this blog to let you know I’m the Evansville Unemployment Examiner for Examiner.com. You can find my page here. I’d love to know what you think!

So far, my experience with Examiner.com has been great and I’m enjoying learning how to share my knowledge about my topic with people all over the world.

Examiner.com is ranked as one of the top 100 websites in the United States by trusted rating site Quantcast.com. They have thousands of informed local and national writers contributing hundreds of thousands of useful, informative, topic-specific articles every week, and they’re fast becoming the go-to source for local information in the U.S.

I wanted to refer anyone I know who might be a good Examiner, and I wanted to refer writers I'm connected to in some way. They are looking for people who have all the info on a particular topic, and I think Examiner.com might be a good way for you to share your expertise, reach a large audience, establish yourself as an authority, and make some extra money. At the top of the page, you can choose your city and apply for the area you would be writing about.

I think you would do well, so if you’d like to learn more, you can read up on Examiner.com or if you’re ready, you can apply now. If you decide to apply, would you mind letting them know I referred you? Currently, Examiner.com is paying a $50 referral bonus for each person that I refer as long as their application is accepted –my ID is 69287. this number goes into the 'How did you hear about Examiner.com?' section on the personal information page of the application. If you forget the ID number, you can enter Evansville Unemployment Examiner or Kyriana Treadway. Keep in mind that this program is open to you too if you are accepted as an Examiner.

This video will make it really clear how to tell them I sent you.

If you have any questions you’d like to ask me before you apply, please let me know.

Thanks for taking a look at my page, and, if you decide to apply, good luck!

When Adult Children Fight

Sibling rivalry is not something that just happens to children. Sometimes sibling rivalry only gets worse over time, not better. It's hard on the entire family to watch adults act worse than their children. Something that they should have outgrown years ago is still a problem; but why?

One reason for adult sibling rivalry is that one or both siblings never grew out of jealousy of the other. Maybe one child was better at childhood things like school, sports, and other activities and the other child feels inadequate and that continues into adulthood.

Another reason for the issues and fighting is that one child felt that the other received more love and attention than the other and now they feel as an adult they are better able to lash out at their sibling.

It is possible for things to get better between the siblings but that really takes a lof of work from both parties. The one creating the fights and drama has to be willing to admit what they are doing and why. The sibling who is the victim of the childish acts has to be willing to overlook and not escalate situations that will give their sibling the satisfaction of knowing their tactics are working.

In extreme cases of adult sibling rivalry, there is so much fighting and tension that any kind of family reunion or gathering is stressful to all and eventually the family will split apart. The sibling who has caused the trouble is actually glad to split the family and finally have the undivided attention of their parents and other family members.

Individual and family counseling is really needed to sort out the history of the family dynamic. There will have to be some honest communications in order to help heal old and new wounds so these siblings can co-exist within the family unit. Everyone will need to understand their part in how ill will was left unchecked to the point that these adults are still fighting over childish things.

I hope that anyone in this type of relationship can seek the help they need to start to heal themselves and their family for future generations. I don't always believe that it's possible for all parties to let go of anger and resentment they have carried so long, Everyone should have the healthiest relationships they can in their lives.

You can only bend so far without breaking. You can't be happy without being true to who you are and if that means removing yourself from a painful and stressful relationship with a sibling who either can't or won't move past childish animosities.That may be the best option for your future happiness.

Website-About Us Sample

We are an established company serving the local community for over 20 years. With the recent increase in requests from current customers, we have decided to expand our business to serve you better.
XYZ company started as the vision of our founder John Smith, who wanted to provide a fast, convenient and quality service to our customers, who he considered part of his family. Since that time our company has continued to grow and thrive by responding to our customer's needs.

Mission Statement:

Our pledge is to make our service indispensable to our customers by providing a quality service in a timely fashion while making sure we listen to our customers and move forward with the times.

Corporate America 400-500 words

Out with the old and in with the new seems to be the new theme for corporate America. It’s sad to think that after years of dedicated service, people are being downsized to allow for new and younger workers who are willing to work for less pay and fewer benefits. The state of the economy has put companies in a position of being able to dictate terms that border on being unethical and illegal.

Beware if you have been at a company for many years. Most senior employees were hired at a higher starting salary than what employees are hired at now. Over the years with raises some senior lower pay scale employees make more than a new manager in the same department. This is the area that the ‘human’ resource department is looking hard it when it comes time to replace employees. You may have noticed that your work product is being scrutinized more carefully. Managers may make working conditions more and more difficult for employees that upper management has decided to replace.

Increased workload is another area where employees have no recourse but to grin and bear it. As employees retire, quit or are terminated; their positions are not being filled and the work is being distributed to others in the department. Management looks for resistance from members of the group and any dissention is met with swift consequences. Again, there are so many qualified people looking for work, employers are looking for reasons to replace people that aren’t considered ‘team players.’ Unfortunately, by not replacing exiting employees, the unemployment level is not improving.

Healthcare costs have also caused employers to look at less than ethical practices when replacing employees. Any employee that a company feels is placing a burden on their healthcare plan is being watched with the intent of replacing them at the first possible opportunity. Otherwise unnoticed behavior is being reprimanded with the intention of gathering enough information to terminate these employees.

It is distressing that our government sits idly by and watches more and more Americans become unemployed or underemployed. A vicious cycle has been created. Corporate cutbacks have led to higher unemployment rates. Higher taxes are needed to cover the expense of paid unemployment benefits, paid welfare benefits and paid state healthcare. The higher taxes are forcing business to cutback even more and so it continues.

Sadly, corporate America has found a way around laws that were put in place to help protect people in the work place. If you think that your age, race, sex, experience and health status aren’t being considered when you are interviewed for a job or reviewed yearly to discuss job performance, you are kidding yourself. Until the economy improves, unemployment rates drop and employment laws are enforced; nothing will improve.

Finding a smile (list blog)

As summer drags on with the days getting hotter and more humid it’s harder to find things that make me smile. After all these years, it still amazes me how much the weather influences my mood and energy level. Days like this are hard when searching for my smile. Maybe making a list would help.

1. Watching my dogs play and wondering what they dream about when they sleep

2. Taking a long walk or a hike in the woods

3. Spending time with friends, exploring new places

4. Day trips

5. Connecting with friends on the internet

6. Starting a new project

7. Helping someone else with a problem

8. Receiving a smile

9. Taking a risk to try something new

10. Reading a book from one of my favorite authors

Now that I know how simple it is to think of things that make me smile, maybe I can find my smile more often. If nothing else, when you smile, it makes people wonder what you are up to. That might just be reason enough.

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Just in the last year internet chat has changed quite a bit and has grown into something not quite controllable. Originally a way for people to communicate with friends and family all over the world, it became a way to meet new and interesting people, make friends and in some cases a love match. It’s sad to see a nice form of communication being ruined by con-artists, pornographers and irresponsible parents.

So many times when looking to meet people someone will enter ‘chat’ into the search engine and click on a few until they find one that seems to be a good fit. Soon they find that not everyone is as they appear. Some are lying about age, gender, location, profession and just about everything else. Some want you to come to their pay websites and some want you to send them money directly. Some will make promises of love and jobs to get you trust them. Beware and never give personal information to anyone online.

Another problem with chat sites now is that most involve webcam. People will turn on their webcam and show their home, face and other body parts without knowing who is watching them. There is software available that allows those video feeds to be recorded. People are recording others, sometimes intimately, and those recordings are turning up on other websites. This invasion of privacy is becoming more and more prevalent throughout the internet.

Parents who buy their children computers hoping to encourage their interest in education are also creating a problem when they allow the children access to the internet to safeguard them from adult chat sites. Many times a teenager’s natural curiosity about sex is exploited on sites that are intended for adults only. Pedophiles are not easy to spot behind the computer screen. Parents have to take the time to review what sites their child is visiting. At the very least make sure all internet activity is done in a common room in the house.

Internet chat is still a good form of communication for most people. Remembering to protect and safeguard your personal information and financial information is similar to what it would be face to face. It is much harder to get an accurate feeling about a person when they could be anywhere in the world.

Forum Posts

New Thread

Joanie says- Hey, has anyone tried XYZ product to help lose weight?

MaryJ says- Yes, I've tries XYZ....I just love it...I feel better in general and it seems to be helping :)

Joanie says- Thnx MaryJ, hoped to find someone else using it. Any tips you have, I'll take.

MaryJ says-That would be great! The one thing I have found is that if I (insert product recommendations) it makes a big difference. Do you notice you have more energy too?

Joanie says- Good idea. My problem is remembering to take them at the right time. I do have more energy, it's wonderful!

MaryJ says- I had that same problem. I started leaving the bottle next to the coffee post so I would see it first thing in the morning.

Sue says- I just started taking XYZ. I really like it so far. Thanks for the tip about remembering to take them.

and so on..maybe add a male or two...

New Thread in PlusSize

Sue says- I went shopping yesterday for a nice sundress and no luck..Am I the only one having problems??????

Diane says- I found some online that fit pretty good. Summer clothes are easier than winter. What's up with the sleeve length on plus size clothes?

Sue says- I know what you mean...I guess they think large people have long arms too. I have to fold the sleeves under on everything. LOL.

Diane says- just think of all the money we save on gloves since the sleeves end past our finger tips. Haha!

Joanie says- One thing I noticed is that the clothes I buy from stores that only sell plus size clothes they fit better than from stores that just carry plus sizes.

Note: I recommend 4-5 different posters involved in different forums and engaging others as appropriate. Let them build a relationship and reputation for giving good advice. It may not be a bad idea to have them post something similar to a regular blog, also.

Rescue Pets

It's funny when I think about how many hours I spend a day with my best friend and how much better I feel just being with him. It's hard to imaginemy life without those times I just take for granted.

You may have guessed from the picture that my best friend is a beautiful border collie mix. His name is Pete, although he has nicknames, and he is a great friend. He loves to just walk quietly with me and just let me think. He always knows when I have had a bad day and loves to hug me when I am down.

Pete is a rescue dog. He was part of a litter that a very loving organization had taken in and put up for adoption. It's hard to walk past those groups at pet stores and not want to take one or all of the pets home. Of course that's not possible.

Please look carefully at your family situation and see if you have a place for a friend to move in and brighten your life. Look carefully at the amount of time you can spend with your friend and research what kind of personality different breeds lean toward to make sure you find the friend best suited for your situation.

Older animals are also available for adoption and make such wonderful companions for people that don't want to have to go through puppy training. In many cases they have lost their family though no fault of their own and need love and attention as much as a puppy.

Just look at Pete's happy face. I can't imagine not having him there to greet me at the end of a long day.