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Speaking of money, a labor board ruled that reality tv participants are employees and afforded protections. This could mean big changes for the housewives.

If bravo can get views and money out of this trash heap, they'll keep Karen. Was she mixing Xanax with booze? Sure looked like it. Karen may be the most delusional of all the housewives, and that's saying something. I wonder if Maryland puts body cam footage on YouTube like other law enforcement. One can hope. I suspect Karen demanded a jury trial, and that Ray is paying the legal bills. Karen has cost him a lot of money. Despite it all, Karen delivered: that shifty wig and Jefferson's concubine made me howl. (And as always, my fellow posters are the hilarious Greek chorus.) ETA: the charge for failure to update her personal address is curious. Forgetfulness or more evidence of denying where she really lives?

Automatically holding his hand as they left the building, like a toddler, was adorable.

During a traffic stop and/or investigation, law enforcement routinely ask for name, where are you coming from, where are you going, have you had anything to drink or pills today, and do you have medical conditions. They usually hold the driver by the arm, stating they do it to prevent them falling, or getting back into the car, or reaching for a weapon, or calling for family and friends to rush to the scene, which some drivers do specifically to cause chaos and delays in the officers' process. Karen's demands are baseless, but of course her attorney has to try to poke at them. When we see the footage, I guarantee you she will have stated one or more of the following, probably on a loop - these are DUI Suspects Hall of Famers: Why did you stop me? Don't touch me. I did nothing wrong. What is your probable cause? I have anxiety. Do you know who I am? I will sue you. I'm afraid of cops. I can't get into the cop car - I have a bad [insert: back, leg, ankle, shoulder, migraine, etc.] I have to go to work.

A rare occurrence of a show ending on a perfect note. Ordinarily I would want to see more of Sam and Iceland, but the show chose to end on an everyday moment of happiness and harmony. Sam showed growth in dependably helping her sister and best friend through sorrow and anger. These characters are real in my brain and I will miss them and Manhattan, KS-world.

Some couples choose a one-time settlement in place of child support or alimony, the latter of which is rare these days. Both are monitored by courts and are treated as public information. Some couples prefer a private settlement. Denise Richards used to say that she got no child support from Charlie Sheen, but I ran across an article where they referenced not wanting court-monitoring of their arrangement, and she got huge private payouts over time from Charlie. Are Monique's children living with Chris? That would explain no child support. I doubt she walked away with nothing during their property settlement.

Teddi has children - where are they living?

I think Mo checked out of the marriage a long time ago. Kyle would be exhausting to live with. He stuck around to line up his financial ducks before leaving. He faced threatening lawsuits and didn't know how they would be resolved. He needed time to set up his own reality TV stuff. He played a long game, and Kyle is furious she lost control of the narrative.

Her attorneys tried to suppress statements she made and other evidence, claiming Karen was not read her Miranda rights. The judge denied her request. Miranda warnings are only given when law enforcement intends to question a suspect. Sounds like Karen made spontaneous statements that were incriminating without being formally questioned. Sounds like Karen was too drunk and entitled to be cautious. I think she had a hearing on her attorneys' motion to dismiss, not a trial. I assume she will negotiate a plea before going to trial. Karen has two DUIs, and in the last one she caused significant property damage. She's not going to simply get a ticket and sent on her way. Maryland repeat offenders: If you are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and you have had a prior driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled dangerous substance violation within five years of the date of the violation, your license will be suspended for one year followed by participation in the Ignition Interlock Program for one year. You may, if eligible opt into the Program for one year in lieu of your suspension. And: If you are convicted of an impaired driving offense, you face both criminal penalties and license sanctions. If you are convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI): For a first offense, you face up to a $1,000 fine and up to one year in jail. Twelve (12) points will be assessed on your driving record and your license may be revoked for up to six (6) months. For a second offense, you face a $2,000 fine and up to two years imprisonment (with a mandatory minimum of five days). Twelve (12) points will be assessed on your license and your license may be revoked for up to one year. For two convictions within five years, a mandatory period of suspension will be followed by a minimum required period of participation in the Ignition Interlock Program. You may be required to participate in an alcohol abuse assessment and program. If you are convicted of Driving while Impaired by Alcohol (DWI): For a first offense, you face up to a $500 fine and up to two months imprisonment. Eight (8) points will be assessed on your driving record, and you face a 6-month license suspension. If this conviction is the result of a driver under 21, you will face a 1-year suspension. For a second DWI offense, you face up to a $500 fine and up to one year imprisonment. Eight (8) points will be assessed on your driving record, and you face a license suspension of 9 to 12 months. If this conviction is the result of a driver under 21, you will face a 2-year suspension.

Too damned dark. I tried the Brightness command on my smart TV for the first time, to no avail. So for an hour I listened to thumps, crunches, bangs and curses without knowing what the hell was going on. Agree with too much Mcguyvering. Wasteful episode.

All I could focus on was Sam's sausage curls. I kept thinking "fluff those out." And she did. Her hair seems healthier this season - highlights and more fullness and shine. At least sometimes anyway; this is Sam after all. I'm glad we live in a world where someone realized chickens like toys. I love YouTube videos of cows frolicking with all kinds of objects. I laughed at Fred's sliding in and out for a cheeseburger. Many of us have been there. The walkabout on the property was lovely, reminding us of Sam's family's history with that place. I'm too lazy to research it, but I think I spotted the Icelandic actor on another show - maybe Eugene Levy's travel show.

I doubt anyone will be helped by seeing Robert Jr.'s story - addiction treatment resources are already heavily advertised on the media and are forced by the courts. Shame on Bravo and Mary for exploiting him and for allowing them all to pretend they showed the footage as an altruistic act. They did it for ratings.

Custody doesn't work like that, especially in conservative Virginia. Ashley would have to have a pattern of extremely heinous behavior to not be able to see her kids. (Her "singing" doesn't count.) Ashley earns a decent living, but she is choosing to be tied to Michael's wallet.

Federal government security checks are very serious business these days and conducted by government employees or contractors. One doesn't run a federal check on a personal friend or family member; that's illegal. Also, the type of check depends on the level of clearance. How would Todd have access to the systems needed to conduct a check? The FBI does heavy spot checks of applicants' fingerprints to catch criminals and the camera systems must produce very high quality fingerprint images or the applicant is rejected. A brainless housewife doesn't need or qualify for a government security check, especially at NSA level. Anyone with a federal clearance is not supposed to discuss it outside of the job, including stating what type of clearance he/she has. He's a liar.

They have simply ridden the corruption and wasteful-spending money train to its inevitable conclusion. They are aging, they are being watched and scrutinized, and the parishioners are gone. I cannot fathom Mary becoming a coupon clipper. He probably has stayed with her simply to have a roof over his head and money in his pockets. Soon her earnings may be attached to various debts.