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I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to seek guidance and assistance regarding an incident that I experienced involving an illegal search conducted by an officer of the wrong sex. On the date of October 1st 2020 in Newark California. Caught on body cam.

To provide some background, after going to court and meeting all requirements from judge and victim to get restraining order modified to No ham order, I was subjected to a search during a civil standby(that I called assistance for) by a law enforcement officer of the opposite sex. After being searched by one of same sex 5mins before. And requesting the same treatment was denied. This search not only violated my right to privacy but also raised concerns about the potential for gender-based discrimination and misconduct within the police force. Since on body cam there is the removal of medical labels from prescription bottles by police before transport. So denying my life saving health care from the month of September 2020 labor day at St rose. It is all captured on body cam. Which they the Newark Police Department I believe are fake.

I firmly believe that this search was conducted without just cause and was in direct violation of my constitutional rights. It is deeply troubling to me that such actions are taking place, as they not only undermine trust in law enforcement but also disregard the fundamental principles of privacy and personal dignity as well as orders from honorable presiding Judges.

I understand that the ACLU is dedicated to protecting civil liberties and fighting against injustices, so I am reaching out to you for guidance on how to proceed with addressing this situation. I am seeking your support in holding the responsible parties accountable for their actions and ensuring that this type of violation does not happen to others in the future.

I would greatly appreciate any advice or assistance you can offer in navigating the legal process and advocating for my rights. Please let me know how I can provide further details or documentation to support my case, as well as any specific steps I should take moving forward.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I have complete trust in the ACLU's commitment to justice, and I am grateful for your support in pursuing this issue and working towards a resolution.

Sincerely,

MR JR

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I personally think naming chapters beyond the standard “1”/ “I”/“One” is an art we lose after middle school chapter books. And while I do think the minimal numbering fits certain books, I also think detailed chapter names fit others. So how do you name a chapter (and how do you know if it fits your story)?

1. Chapter names can be much longer and break the more strict nature of book titles

Chapter names can be a single word all the way up to a full sentence while still being manageable. They also don’t have to be as catchy or marketable as a book title. This means you have tons more freedom in the name. Which is really fun. 

2. How to Name a Chapter

What kind of tone the chapter title evokes is important. It doesn’t have to match the overall tone, but it should mirror the one within the chapter. Just like the book title, you’re telling your readers what to expect. Here are some ways to find a chapter name (P.S. All the examples are made up):

Within the text

Ex. The sentence  “The morning was awash with simple pleasures.” can turn into the title “Awash with Simple Pleasures”

Name of a side character who gets their moment in the chapter

Ex. “About Emily”

A question the reader and/or MC may have about their circumstances

Ex. “What Do You Do When the World Ends?”

A chapter’s motif 

Ex. If the chapter revolves around a character getting the MC a pearl necklace, the title could be “Pearls”, “A Girl’s Best Friend”, etc.

An allusion

This could really be anything. Some of the most common allusions refer to Shakespeare, mythology, old songs, famous poems, and classic literary works. Of course, you could make an allusion to something niche (or otherwise unknown) that relates directly to the story.

Ex. “Et tu, Brute?” (referring to Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar) could a title after the reveal of a betrayal

An utterance

Anything your MC would think or say, given the opportunity to break the 4th wall, bridges the gap between character and reader a little. It’s not something they’ve said to anyone in the story. And it has an air of self-awareness.

Ex. “So This is Where We Are Now”, “This Wasn’t Supposed to Happen”

Foreshadowing

Use this sparingly and carefully, but you can plant clues and things similar in nature in the title

Ex. The chapter ends with the abrupt murder of a character using a coffee pot that was previously inconspicuous. The tile is “Coffee Pot”.

3. The “Other” Kind of Chapter (AKA The Part)

There are two main ways to split up a novel. The chapter and the part. Chapters are usually a given and can work concurrently with the story also being split into parts. If you read The Hunger Games, among many others, you’ve seen this in practice.

The parts of a novel are usually in 3s. This can (indirectly or inexplicitly) mark beginning/middle/end or childhood/adulthood/elderhood. Or it can mark more story-specific events, like The Hunger Games and its sequels. You mostly see this in sci-fi/fantasy novels, but they can go anywhere. 

The titles of these parts are usually short and correlate with each other (similarly to how book titles in series can correlate). 

Ex. “The Dawn”, “The Day”, “The Dusk”

Ex.  “Spark”, “Flame”, “Wildfire”

Ex. “The Test”, “The Proof”, “The Job” 

Ex. “4″, “16″, “25″

Where you place these divisions is up to you. It works best if it feels natural and fits in well with the pacing. You can plot your story around these parts, or add them in later. Either way, whether they work or not is going to be subjective and you might need beta readers/a critique partner to help you out. 

4. So, is it right for my story?

That’s totally up to you and all I can really give you for an answer is my opinion. I think chapter titles are a given for stories with a comedic tone. There’s an easy sense of irreverence or goofiness that comes with it when used right.

Other stories can be tricky, though. I think unless your story is super serious (like a thriller), you can effectively use chapter titling. With serious stories, it might be a bit more tricky to maintain the stricter tone with title, but it’s accomplishable.

And of course, you don’t have to add titling. Sometimes the minimalistic nature of  “One”/”I”/”1” fits a story better than any other title could.

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