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Native New Orleanian Ryan Rogers recently became the first comedian from the Gulf South to headline a global network comedy special. He is also the founder of the LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest, returning next month here in New Orleans June 4-7. This week he helps us understand where New Orleans fits in with the national comedy scene, along with what it takes to succeed in this industry and how he's helping local businesses capitalize on people's deep need and desire to laugh.Learn more at: ryanrogerscomedy.com and lgbtlol.com.

Even the most stubborn owners of a failing business eventually must face the facts that their business may never become profitable. LIV Golf is owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).  The oil-rich nation’s investment conglomerate is worth more than $1 trillion.  It holds a variety of assets which are generally expected to deliver a reasonable rate of return to the fund. To date, LIV Golf has run through an estimated $5 billion of Saudi PIF funds during its first four years of operation. The sports media (chasing rumor after rumor hoping for bad news) pounced on a story this week that the Saudi PIF may be ending their support for LIV Golf soon. How soon?  No one knows. That hasn’t stopped the anti-LIV Golf crowd from generating headlines about a looming closure of the upstart league. LIV Golf president Scott O’Neill emerged Thursday prior to the opening round of the tour’s event in Mexico City to say that the league is fully funded through the August, 2026 season ending events. He was asked, “What about next year”?  No comment. At some point, every business needs to be able to stand on its own.  The Saudi group was initially excited and proud to begin a worldwide professional golf operation.  It hoped to rival the PGA Tour and the DP World (European) tours. Losing $1 billion per year only amounts to about 1% of the Saudi PIF assets. Make no question about it, the Saudis’ investment in LIV Golf has become a giant money pit with no end in sight. How did we get here? By early 2022, the Saudi PIF hired golf legend Greg Norman to put together a new worldwide golf league. Norman dangled plenty of bonus signing money (well over $100 million in several cases) to lure some of the PGA Tour’s biggest stars to jump leagues that spring. At least $1 billion would eventually be paid just to have these players under contract for three to four years (depending on each player’s negotiated deal).  American golf stars such as Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, and Bryson DeChambeau all made the leap to LIV Golf. The new LIV Golf League initially offered tournament purses of $25 million (now up to $30 million) to a field of just 54 (or so) players.  That was nearly three times the $8 million average tournament purse being offered by the US-based PGA Tour. Each LIV event (prior to 2026 when the league went to a 72-hole format) initially featured a 54-hole competition. Reminder – LIV is the number 54 in Roman numerals.  In addition to individual titles, LIV golfers also participate on a season-long four-man team.  Every tournament pays an extra $5 million to the three teams posting the lowest total scores for the week. It appeared that money seemed to be no object to the Saudi PIF.  Each year has seen insufficient revenues to cover massive losses. LIV Golf plays more than half of its events outside of the United States.  That presents a big problem in trying to attract a US television audience. A tournament in Singapore, Australia, or South Africa will be played in a time zone which makes “live” TV coverage in the US quite unattractive to home viewers.  Who is going to watch golf on television during the overnight hours? LIV Golf’s actual on-air television coverage itself (which I find more interesting to watch than most PGA Tour events) has been hampered by poor distribution. The year 2025 brought the current television deal with FOX Sports.  However, finding LIV Golf on television from day-to-day on one of several different FOX outlets is akin to playing “Whack-a-Mole” daily. It’s quite confusing and almost as if FOX is intentionally trying to bury the golf coverage.  See for yourself at this link. The Saudi Public Investment Fund spent at least $1 billion just for signing bonuses for the players.  LIV Golf has then lost about $1 billion per year on bloated tournament purses and oversized operating expenses.  Television audiences have been shrinking (primarily due to lousy TV placement) instead of growing. The trends are not the friends of LIV Golf. “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” That saying is often attributed to genius Albert Einstein.  It definitely applies to the Saudi owners of LIV Golf as Season #5 nears the halfway point. The media pounced on information which surfaced this week that LIV Golf is likely “toast” – perhaps even before the end of this season in late August. The usual suspects (including LIV Golf’s biggest “hater” – Brandel Chamblee at Golf Channel) have reacted with “I told you so!” glee. Not me. I fully admit to have been rooting for LIV Golf to find its niche in professional golf. Remember the ABA? My youthful self in the 1970’s was a big supporter of the American Basketball Association. I still shoot hoops with my ABA red, white, and blue basketball! The ABA’s innovative three-point shot helped to make its basketball games rather unique and more fun.  This creative new league also placed an emphasis on higher-scoring contests in contrast to the NBA’s more deliberate playing style of the 1970’s. The ABA placed franchises into growing markets such as Denver, San Antonio, Indianapolis, Salt Lake City, and Louisville.  Yes, there were numerous franchise failures in the ABA.  The league was woefully undercapitalized and lost millions trying to play in weak markets. ABA franchises outbid the NBA for the services of future Hall-of-Fame stars like Julius (Dr. J.) Erving, Moses Malone, George Gervin, Rick Barry, Dan Issel, and David Thompson. The league also attracted a younger audience to games and on television to watch the league’s higher scoring and entertaining contests. In 1976, four ABA teams (Denver, San Antonio, Indianapolis and the Virginia Squires-turned New York/New Jersey Nets) agreed to join the NBA.  Salt Lake City was able to lure the NBA’s Jazz away from New Orleans to Utah a few years later in 1979. Some basketball fans laughed at the ABA’s basketball.  Many traditionalists made fun of the ABA’s 3-point line. Years later, it was the NBA which added four key ABA franchises and the league’s 3-point shot. Yes, the ABA helped to shape today’s NBA. Likewise, PGA Tour golfers have benefited from the presence of LIV Golf LIV Golf started poaching golfers away from the PGA Tour in 2022.  Almost immediately, the PGA Tour began raising its tournament purses to keep other remaining golf stars from contemplating their own exit to LIV. LIV Golf’s limited its fields to 54 (or so) golfers with “no-cut” events.  That insured every player would receive a minimum paycheck for their weekly efforts. By contrast, most PGA Tour events begin with a field of 144 to 156 golfers.  Half of the field is cut after the opening 36 holes. Those sent home early leave without earning a dime for their troubles that week. Taking its cue from LIV golf’s star-laden but smaller tournament fields, the PGA Tour began creating several “no cut” tournaments a few years ago featuring only the highest ranked 70 golfers.  That type of event may not have occurred without LIV Golf’s competitive presence. Some media critics have laughed at LIV Golf’s 4-man team competitions within each tournament. Perhaps the media should take note that the TGL (Tomorrow’s Golf League) recently concluded its second year of indoor golf competitions.  This popular weekly made-for-television golf series features four-man teams comprised of top PGA stars! Let’s see.  Higher purses, smaller “no cut” fields, and team competitions.  None of those were on the scene for PGA players prior to LIV Golf’s entry in 2022. Truth – LIV Golf has been a flop in the US Competing in the United States against the established PGA Tour has been tougher than expected for LIV Golf.  Few top US golf courses have been willing to commit to months of course preparation and the financial obligations required to host a top-level men’s golf tournament. Several LIV Golf events in America have come and gone since 2022.  Cities like Houston, Dallas, Miami, Tulsa, and Chicago have hosted a LIV Golf tournament in previous years but not in 2026. This year’s remaining LIV Golf schedule brings the tour to several US markets.  LIV plays in northern Virginia/DC metro (May 7-10), New Orleans (June 25-28), New Jersey/NYC metro (August 6-9), and Indianapolis (August 20-23).  The LIV team competition season finale is in Detroit (August 27-30). Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and his economic development team have invested $5 million of state taxpayer dollars to pay LIV Golf to play its June 25-28 event at the newly renovated Bayou Oaks at City Park (formerly City Park South).  An additional $2 million is being spent right now to prepare this venerable public golf course for the upcoming LIV Golf tournament. Pinocchio would chuckle knowing that the Pelican State officials claim that the LIV Golf New Orleans event is going to inject $40 million into the local economy during late June. As a former resident of the New Orleans area, locals know why major hotels are readily available and cheaper during the summertime.  It is exceptionally hot and steamy in the Crescent City by late June.  The conditions may be miserable for both golf fans and the players. Regardless, the State of Louisiana is now holding its collective breath that LIV Golf won’t shut down operations prior to playing its inaugural New Orleans tournament in two months. Around the world, LIV Golf has been more successful Sold-out LIV Golf tournaments in Australia and South Africa this spring brought LIV’s group of top golf stars to golf-starved countries.  Fans openly welcomed the LIV Golf stars and seemed to enjoy the league’s party-like atmosphere. LIV Golf’s 2026 schedule has taken the golfers to Saudi Arabia (of course), Hong Kong, Singapore, and, this week, Mexico.  Upcoming overseas events are scheduled for South Korea (May 28-31), Spain (June 4-7), and the United Kingdom (July 23-26). The costs of taking the LIV Golf’s traveling show via jet to tournaments around the globe is staggering.  PGA Tour events in the US are usually scheduled within a one-day driving distance.  That reduces transportation costs for the television broadcast trucks, crews and players. The clock is ticking for LIV Golf Let’s give LIV Golf a mulligan for its first two years of operation.  Since then, the losses have continued to be unsustainable.  By any reasonable measure, LIV Golf should cut its losses and end operations by the end of the 2026 season in late August. Perhaps the Saudi Public Investment Fund might forge a partnership with the DP World Tour to bring men’s golf to worldwide locations where LIV Golf has performed well. The top names in LIV Golf have been paid multi-million dollar signing bonuses.  They’ll be fine.  The remaining talented golfers at LIV Golf will find another home to play professionally soon. Just like basketball’s ABA did for the stalwart NBA, LIV Golf has made a lasting impact upon professional golf and, especially, the PGA Tour. The post LIV on Life Support appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Embracing Artistic Curiosity and Community: Insights from Stacy PhillipsJoin us for an inspiring conversation with mixed media artist Stacy Phillips, whose journey bridges fine art, entrepreneurship, and teaching. Stacy shares her experience navigatingmultiple mediums, running galleries, and fostering creative communities, all driven by her relentless curiosity and passion for exploring new materials and ideas.Resources & Links:Stacy Phillps ArtRecess Community: Waiting ListDisrupting the Image Workshop Online May 3 and 35 2026Beyond Likeness Workshop in New Orleans June 2-6, 2026Sourcing the Subject: Mabel Dodge Lohan House Workshop in Taos, NM July 5-11, 2026Process and Play at Santa Fe Art Workshops July 4-July 8, 2026Stacy's InstagramThank you to Stacy Phillips for a great interview. Until we meet again! xoxo Stay inspired and keep exploring your creative curiosity!

The Bocuse d'Or, established by Chef Paul Bocuse in 1987, is the world's most rigorous culinary competition. Chef teams from 76 countries compete in qualifying rounds, narrowed down to 24 spots for the finals taking place in Lyon, France, in January 2025. For the first time the Bocuse d'Or Americas was held in the U.S.A. in New Orleans (June 2024) with 9 competing teams. Team U.S.A. won the gold and will compete at the finals. Meet Team U.S.A. Chef Stefani De Palma and Commis Bradley Waddle.The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Hear from Victoria Pemberton, RNC, MS, CCRC, project officer for the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), as she discusses the importance of heart health literacy and highlights ways nurse practitioners can effectively engage with patients to reduce heart disease risk. February is American Heart Month — the ideal time to remind your patients about the importance of making heart-healthy lifestyle changes. New resources from the NHLBI's The Heart Truth® program can help you empower patients to achieve their cardiovascular health goals.   The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) offers continuing education (CE), tools and resources to support nurse practitioners (NPs) working to reduce the risk of heart disease. Members may opt to join the AANP Cardiology Community, complete AANP CE Center activities, attend sessions at the 2023 AANP National Conference in New Orleans June 20-25, download clinical practice briefs or access a variety of cardiology-related resources.   Additional Resources American Heart Month Outreach Toolkit. High Blood Pressure and Women. Pregnancy and Your Heart Health. Heart Disease Prevention.  Heart Smart Basics: What to Know to Keep Yours Healthy. My Heart Health Tracker.

Randy and Bob attended the Overlook Film Festival in New Orleans June 2-5 and have returned to tell the tale! On this week's episode… Join the crew as we discuss Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon, Roger Corman: The Pope of Pop Cinema, Resurrection, Nosfera2, Who Invited Them, Piggy, The Black Phone, Swallowed, Summoned and the various other hijinks we got into while partying down in the Crescent City!    Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

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Support us on Patreon for even more great old school content! https://www.patreon.com/BookingTheTerritory If you can afford it and love what we do, please consider supporting our show by becoming a BTT Podcast Patreon Member! Also, purchase a BTT Pod or SMW podcast t-shirt or two from our Pro Wrestling Tees Store!  This week's Time Stamps for NWA Sat Night on TBS from February 13, 1988 are as follows: Opening Shenanigans. ( 0:01:08 )  Wildkat X-Rated Reminder in New Orleans June 22, 2019! ( 0:06:47 ) New Patron Shoutouts. ( 0:11:37 )  NWA Saturday Night on TBS from February 13, 1988! ( 0:13:55 )  Ron Garvin Gives The Red Raider a Picture Perfect Set of Chin Nuts! JEEZUS ( 1:37:10 ).  HOF Patron Shoutouts, New ECW Watch Along shows, and Shoutout to the Bottom Line Cast. ( 1:53:58 ) BTT Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/281458405926389/ More T-Shirts, Hooded Sweatshirts, and much more!! https://www.teepublic.com/user/bookingtheterritory Pay Pal: https://www.paypal.me/BTTPod Follow us on Twitter @BTT_Podcast, @Mike504Saints, @CJHWhoDat and Like us on Facebook.

This week's episode is all about Caribbean Carnival vibes, not on the islands south of the U.S. though, but actually right here in the Big Easy. New Orleans is known for many things. Being the northernmost Caribbean city, however, isn't widespread knowledge. Since Geronimo is a half-blooded Trinidadian and looks for any opportunity to be in the mix, we decided to bring in Joel Hitchcock Tilton + Trini Cindy - the minds behind the four-day long celebration known as NOLA Caribbean Experience. Geronimo talks with them about what inspired the festival (4:48), Caribbean culture spreading across the world (14:41), the actual NOLA Caribbean experience (24:41), what it takes to organize the festival each year (29:34), and Random Aside (42:52). Six years in and still going strong. If you're in New Orleans June 20th-24th, you should be there. #NecessaryListening Collins + Keys N°1 is Now Available. For A Limited Time - https://collinskeys.shop Follow NOLA Caribbean Experience: www.nolacaribbeanfestival.com www.nolacarnival.com www.instagram.com/nolacaribbeanexperience Follow Trini Cindy: www.trinicindy.com www.instagram.com/the_real_trini_cindy_ Follow Geronimo Knows: www.instagram.com/geronimoknows www.twitter.com/GeronimoKnows Follow Robert Jay: www.instagram.com/robertjay_bb www.twitter.com/RobertJay_BB Follow All The Fly Kids: www.instagram.com/alltheflykids linktr.ee/alltheflykids Follow Fairground Inc: www.instagram.com/fairgroundinc linktr.ee/fairgroundtimes The All the Fly Kids Show is where the cool, calm and connected talk straight – no chaser. Your hosts, Geronimo Knows + Robert Jay, sit down each week with culture creators you [should] know specializing in moments of good taste in the arts, fashion, food, business and more. A necessary listen for the urban lifestyle enthusiast.

Laura Richards and Jim Clemente discuss behavioral and linkage analysis with Lisa Zambetti.If you have any information about Madeleine McCann in the UK:NSY - Operation Grange:(T): +44 (0) 207 321 9251(E): Operation.grange@met.pnn.police.ukThe Polícia Judiciária in Portugal:(T): +351 282 405 400(E): Dic.portimao@pj.ptIf you would like to help Emma Shave fundraise for victims of stalking and Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service, please visit her Just Giving Page - every penny counts to help and reach more victims:www.justgiving.com/fundraising/paintforpaladinDon't miss out! Come to CrimeCon in New Orleans June 7-9 https://www.crimecon.com/crimecon-2019-homeUse our code and get a 10% discount REALCRIMEPROFILE19We look forwarding to seeing you there!Thank you to our sponsors.ZIP RECRUITERTry it for free by visiting ZipRecruiter.com/REALCRIMEPELOTONPeloton is offering a limited-time offer. Get $100 off accessories when you purchase the Peloton Bike, and get a great cardio workout at home. Go to https://www.onepeloton.com/, and use promo code REALCRIME to get started.BEST FIENDSDownload for FREE at the Apple App Store or Google Play

Laura Richards and Jim Clemente discuss with Lisa Zambetti your questions, break down the timeline as well as the various hypotheses about what happened to Madeleine McCann on May 3 2007 in Praia Da Luz.If you have any information about Madeleine McCann in the UK:(T): +44 (0) 207 321 9251(E): Operation.grange@met.pnn.police.ukThe Polícia Judiciária in Portugal:(T): +351 282 405 400(E): Dic.portimao@pj.ptIf you would like to help Emma Shave fundraise for victims of stalking and Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service, please visit her Just Giving Page - every penny counts to help and reach more victims:www.justgiving.com/fundraising/paintforpaladinDon't miss out! Come to CrimeCon in New Orleans June 7-9 https://www.crimecon.com/crimecon-2019-homeUse our code and get a 10% discount REALCRIMEPROFILE19We look forwarding to seeing you there!Thank you to our sponsors:GOBBLEGet six meals for $36 with free shipping at Gobble.com/REALCRIMEBOLL AND BRANCHGet $50 off your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com Promo Code REALCRIME

Laura, Jim and Lisa discuss the victimology, the investigation and the media focus when Madeleine McCann first went missing on May 3 2007 in Praia Da Luz, Portugal.If you have any information about Madeleine McCann in the UK:(T): +44 (0) 207 321 9251(E): Operation.grange@met.pnn.police.ukThe Polícia Judiciária in Portugal:(T): +351 282 405 400(E): Dic.portimao@pj.ptIf you would like to help Emma Shave fundraise for victims of stalking and Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service, please visit her Just Giving Page - every penny counts to help and reach more victims:www.justgiving.com/fundraising/paintforpaladinDon't miss out! Come to CrimeCon in New Orleans June 7-9 https://www.crimecon.com/crimecon-2019-homeUse our code and get a 10% discount REALCRIMEPROFILE19We look forwarding to seeing you there!Thank you to our sponsors:QUIPGo to GETQUIP.com/REALCRIME to get your first refill pack for freeSIMPLISAFEVisit SimpliSafe.com/REALCRIME to get a 60 Day Risk Free Trial.GOBBLEGet 6 Meals for $36 by going to Gobble.com/REALCRIMEBEST FIENDSDownload for FREE at the Apple App Store or Google Play

You get a baby and You get a baby and You get a baby! Get your tickets here! Hopefully they have souls, don't forget to weigh them to find out! Shout Outs to Haunt Heads & Melrose Pod We will be in New Orleans June 2-6! If you're around let us know!   Twitter: @_youdontknowish Instagram: @youdontknowish_podcast Email: youdontknowishpodcast@gmail.com Facebook:  … who the hell knows… something with “You Don’t Know Ish” in it… ish

Taking the “grow your own” ethic seriously, at Paul Quinn College’s African American Leadership Institute

In this episode of the Fuel Hotel Marketing Podcast, we discuss whether or not a hotel needs a blog. You’re already super-busy, should you spend some of your precious time creating and maintaining a blog? Should the blog be a part of your site or separate? What topics should you write about? Come find out with your Fueligan friends. SHOW NOTES: In The News: 1. Majority of Travelers Prefer to Book on a Mobile Device according to operamediaworks.com. Cool infographic included https://www.tnooz.com/article/majority-of-travellers-claim-they-prefer-booking-on-a-mobile-device/ 2. 8 BILLION video views per day on Facebook. BUT 85% are watched without sound. - everywhere reported on this. 3. Ad Blocking Stats http://digiday.com/publishers/global-state-of-ad-blocking/ Describe types of content: channels, pages, news, events, blog Benefits of blogging: Gets more search engine traffic Helps customers make a decision Provides useful information Positions your hotel as an expert Affiliates you with events, attractions, restaurants, shops etc Showcases the brand Supports your social media Helps generate inbound links Content Ideas Answer common questions - be helpful Showcase the product: amenities, cleanliness, eco-friendly, location, brand promise etc Talk to the staff - humanize the brand and make people comfortable Sell your strengths such as nearby events/attractions Sell the experience Repurposing Content in different channels Not just written - videos, interactive, countdown, vacation response generator Top blogging tips Do your research - keyword research (Google Suggest, Search Console), idea generation Include the team and the audience Distribute the content Be consistent with tone and frequency Spend time on your subject line Include a call to action (email signup, availability search etc) Make Your content easy to share DON’t copy/paste content Do it better than the competition (10x) Check out this awesome Headline Analyzer - http://coschedule.com/headline-analyzer# Question of the week:: Should my blog be integrated with my website or separate domain/subdomain? Chris C Follow Us on Twitter: @fueltravel @stuartbutler @marketingmeisha @pdimaio Come visit us at HITEC booth #627 in New Orleans June 20-23.

Common Use by Jay Wilburn “I don’t understand why we are here.” The older gentleman in the driver’s seat adjusted his fedora and scanned through the pages of his ledger. “If you understood, you wouldn’t be riding along to learn, would you now, compatriot.” The younger man in the passenger’s seat peered through the windshield of the parked car at the battered, silver trailer. He saw the eclectic, folk art around the grassless lawn and a windmill that appeared nonfunctional in the desert wind. “We are eliminating obsolete words for the next edition. Is the fellow that lives in this domicile an expert on lexicon?” The driver closed his ledger and placed it on the broiling dashboard. “He’s a hold out, a hold over.” “I don’t understand, sir.” “You are quite the ingénue, ain’t ya?” The young man wiped at the sweat gathering in his collar. “We learn through inquiry, sir. I’ll wait in silence if that serves you better.” “Touché, son, touché,” the elder leaned back and blinked the sweat out of his eyes. “Every year we have new entries for the dictionary. Changes in technology and ridiculous slang have to be added to sell the print editions and now online searches powered by commercial ads. Did you ever think the dictionary would be subject to commercials?” “Never could have imagined, sir,” the younger man looked out his side window. He saw a dusty bus parked at the edge of the property. It had an open top and sides with benches that crossed all the way over with no center aisle. He wondered if that would be cooler in the desert than sitting in the parked car. He also wondered what a tour bus ride through open desert would reveal. “Me either. Me either,” the older man continued, “Also, self-important authors take it upon themselves to bastardize the language and invent new words where old classics would do their tripe works just fine. Every writer now thinks he is Poe, Shakespeare, or Winfrey and the English language is their playground.” The younger man noticed a small plane behind the trailer. Sand had blown across the short runway. The craft did not appear airworthy. The older man held out his hands in front of him over the steering wheel. “We have more words, but no extra money, so arcane words must be quietly eliminated.” “Yes, sir, I understand our job,” the young man undid two buttons on his dress shirt and loosened his tie. “Why are we not back in the office instead of out here at a hermit’s trailer.” “Well, then, I guess you do not understand the job at all,” the older man countered. He reached back over the seat and brought an older edition of the company’s print through open desert would reveal. “Me either. Me either,” the older man continued, “Also, self-important authors take it upon themselves to bastardize the language and invent new words where old classics would do their tripe works just fine. Every writer now thinks he is Poe, Shakespeare, or Winfrey and the English language is their playground.” The younger man noticed a small plane behind the trailer. Sand had blown across the short runway. The craft did not appear airworthy. The older man held out his hands in front of him over the steering wheel. “We have more words, but no extra money, so arcane words must be quietly eliminated.” “Yes, sir, I understand our job,” the young man undid two buttons on his dress shirt and loosened his tie. “Why are we not back in the office instead of out here at a hermit’s trailer.” “Well, then, I guess you do not understand the job at all,” the older man countered. He reached back over the seat and brought an older edition of the company’s print quietly push them out of the lexicon.” “Like what, sir?” “He is the last one in America calling his airstrip an aerodrome and he calls that eye sore bus a charabanc. Both words are on the block this year and we need him to let go.” The younger man squinted and started to speak, but his elder continued after a breath. “Not so immediate, but as a bonus, he calls his blog The Brabble and refers to his mental health treatment as alienism. So here we are.” The older man opened the cover of the dictionary. It was hollowed out in the middle. He handed the roll of duct tape to his younger partner. He lifted out the clippers and trench knife for himself. “Sir, what the hell?” “We have to obtain his tongue for the company before we deal with the body. Have the tape ready as soon as I have it. Your first time will be easier out here in the desert.” “I can’t do this. I won’t.” “Son, if you are not useful, you are obsolete. You can start walking now and make me do this myself, but I will catch up to you. The company sent you out here for your first time for that reason too. What will it be?” “Is this necessary?” “Dictionaries are serious business. Leave the tape on the hood, if you decide to run.” The older man removed the keys from the ignition and stepped out of the car. The younger man looked down at the space in the false volume. He looked back through the windshield where the older man knocked on the door to the trailer. He held his hat in place against the wind. The door opened slightly and he threw his weight into it disappearing inside. The fedora tumbled off his head and bounded across the sandy lot.      The younger man exhaled as he made his decision. He lifted the roll of tape and opened his door. --- Jay Wilburn lives with his wife and two sons in beautiful Conway, South Carolina by day and writes horror by night. He has not set aside time for sleep yet, but he is hoping to add it in the near future. Jay Wilburn is featured in THE BEST HORROR OF THE YEAR vol 5 with editor Ellen Datlow. Jay Wilburn is a featured author with Hazardous Press at the 2013 World Horror Convention in New Orleans June 13-16. He is also a panelist on THE RULES OF GENRE WRITING at this convention. Jay Wilburn is a faetured author on the Dark and Bookish authors tour and documentary. His debut novel, Loose Ends, was published with Hazardous Press. Time Eaters is his new novel coming in November of 2013 Check out his website here.  Follow him on Twitter here.