Update December 2012

Once again I find I need to take a break, so sorry. Last year when I had acute bronchitis one of the side effects was extreme bacteria in my mouth that started to disintegrate my teeth.I mean that literally. Little pieces break off like taking a file to your nails or dry skin. At this writing some of my teeth are all the way down to the roots. I mention this because it has become extremely painful and is affecting my ability to write or do most anything.

We have Dental Insurance but it is limited to $2,000 a year in benefits and that equals one or two teeth extracted at a time. I need the entire mouth and dentures. Cost $15,000.00 which I don't have. So until I find a Dentist who will work with me I will continue to suffer.

I hope to post for the Holiday blogfest with Romantic Friday Writers. See you then.

Nancy

Facebook Copyright Notice and Update

Greetings all.
No I haven't dropped off the face of the planet. My daughter is learning the GIMP program so she can create book covers. I haven't been able to do much except help her.

So folks, Facebook can now copy your information, your pictures, your stories. They are a public entity. And no, there isn't an alien occupying them, at least not to my knowledge. Did I lose you? Entity = Alien in several movies. LOL

So here is what  you need to post on your Facebook page to stop them from copying what you are posting and working on. Copy and paste on your wall.

"In response to the new Facebook guidelines I hereby declare that my copyright is attached to all of my personal details, illustrations, comics, paintings, professional photos and videos, etc. (as a result of the Berner Convention). For commercial use of the above my written consent is needed at all times! (Anyone reading this can copy this text and paste it on their Facebook Wall. This will place them under protection of copyright laws. By the present communiqué, I notify Facebook that it is strictly forbidden to disclose, copy, distribute, disseminate, or take any other action against me on the basis of this profile and/or its contents. The aforementioned prohibited actions also apply to employees, students, agents and/or any staff under Facebook's direction or control. The content of this profile is private and confidential information. The violation of my privacy is punished by law (UCC 1 1-308-308 1-103 and the Rome Statute). Facebook is now an open capital entity. All members are recommended to publish a notice like this, or if you prefer, you may copy and paste this version. If you do not publish a statement at least once, you will be tacitly allowing the use of elements such as your photos as well as the information contained in your profile status updates..."

I copied this from my friend, Vicki Rubin. Wonderful lady and excellent cozy mystery writer. 

Come by on Monday for the continuing series on short stories and flash fiction.

Nancy