All across America, to all types of person - from the folks sheltering from the horrors of the dustbowl to the high flyers sitting snugly in their inner city penthouses - the 9 o'clock radio broadcast from Radio America remains the main source of news and current affairs. The broadcast is an ad-supported venture, and some 15 minutes through the bulletin, the sounds of the ad break once again transcend state lines and class boundaries to deliver the usual set of commercial messages - though this time, something is different.

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is a Public Service Broadcast paid for by the Crackerjack Coalition of New Orleans.

*The announcement starts*

Are you struggling for money? Are you in need of some financial help?

Here at the Crackerjack Office for the Development of Financially Incentivised Schemes of Help (CODFISH), we like to think of ourselves as being on YOUR side. What we mean by this of course, is that we are on the side of the average, hard-working American, who pays his taxes, has 2.4 children and is in no-way connected with those horrible men and women who concern themselves with the business of organised crime.

We here at CODFISH know just how hard it can be to maintain an up-right and crime free life, especially when you see how much money those ruffians are making across the road with their DRUGS and their CRIME! But, fear not good citizen! We are here to help. We at CODFISH believe in the goodness and honesty of human nature and are here to provide YOU with the financial stability you so desperately crave!

We are offering interest free loans of $50,000 to all new arrivals to the 8 great cities of America, which we expect you to use to pay your mortgage and heating bills. As stated before, we believe in the goodness of human nature and certainly don't expect that you might use this money to buy, say, some of the more lucrative drugs on the market; though there will be no checks...

CODFISH abhors organized crime and therefore refuses to dish out start-up money to those already snared in one of the great organized crime families. However, as this loan is generously underwritten by Jim-Levenstein's Crackerjack Organisation in New Orleans (a totally above board and completely legit organization - we swear!) which is not currently accepting new members, successful applicants will in no way be tied down to joining any New Orleans based organisation.

In short, $50k loans on offer to new unaffiliated arrivals, with no catches, to be paid within 36 hours. In this way we aim to help foster a more involved community in these cities by making it slightly easier for new talent to shine through.

To apply, contact Jim-Levenstein with your application, which should make it clear that the money absolutely, definitely, cross-your-heart etc etc will be used purely for honourable purposes (we need to keep this off the Fed's radar after-all) and not in any way for buying drugs, no siree, never in a month of Sundays, wouldn't even think of it gov!

Thank you for listening - This has been a public service announcement on behalf of the Crackerjack Coalition of New Orleans.

The ad break ends and the 9'oclock bulletin continues, with more gloomy news of falling financial markets...

ChaosSpike's chauffeur had been driving him around to his business and other places,when he heard on the radio the announcement.

"Bill Turn that up."

Leaning forward and dropping his cigar on the floor.

"Ah the Boss has it up and running.Bill Change of plans.We are going to New Orleans.Ah damn it my floor."

He brushed the cigar off and continued smoking it.

Sabotage sits in Serotonin HQ and turns up the radio then listens in

Hmmm...very interest opportunity.  I wonder what would happen if the person didn't pay up..I guess their legal lawyers have something planned just in-case of an event like that should happen

Sabotage gets up off the couch and hits the street

Feeling the need to make a presence in the streets to clarify a certain concern, Jim-Levenstein steps out of the Crackerjack HQ.

The business of CODFISH is a great opportunity for those who are either in a financial sticky situation or arrive on our shores with nothing. CODFISH is available for anyones aid, upon meeting the required elements. Thus to address any concerns about failure of repayment.

Firstly I doubt anyone would attempt to deceive a Don.Especially a Don who is attempting to pull them out of a financial Black hole. 

Secondly, if this was to be the case and my generosity was to become exploited by a certain few. Then the answer is quite simple... CODFISH would for the foreseeable future close, leaving those needing aid in further financial hardship.


CODFISH, is simply here to aid those, who arrive to this world unsure of there surroundings and in need of financial aid. We are not a bank... Our one and only goal is to financially better the citizens of America. 

I hope that clarifies any queries upon the failure of repayment.

Holding up her hand so her associates quieted down, Angelique listened to the melodic tones of her boss' voice on the radio. Hmmm, something new for us, a good thing. a legitimate business, not of course that we have any illegitimate dealings, she thought.

When Don Levenstein got to the name of the business and speaking the initials of it as spelling C.O.D.F.I.S.H., she started to snicker. Her newest associate looked at her with a question in his eyes where as the one who had been around for a while cleared his throat and looked everywhere but at her. After the commercial was done, Angelique stood up and waved to the barman to put the drinks on her tab as they left. Her new associate started to speak but a quick elbow ja
b from her reminded him they were nowhere to be talking business. They piled into her car and drove back to HQ.

As soon as she got to it, she turned the radio on to see if the ad would come on again. While they waited, she and Brusty explained to bboy that the name for this legitimate business was funny as the family had just bought an old warehouse at the docks, the back of which hung over the water and was an easy transfer for anyone needing to swim with the fishes. The front sold fish filleted and fresh to New Orleans' citizens and restaurants as well as fish byproducts, the most hated of all which was codfish oil. It smelled so rank that the Boss refused to carry cod in the marketplace lest he be reminded of it. It would seem the stuff was supposed to either cure or ward off many illnesses and everyone suspected Don Levenstein had an overzealous nurse while growing up.

At this point the ad came on again and all three laughed trying to picture the big strong New Orleans' leader being a small boy and being forcibly fed his cod liver oil.

Bruiser nods in agreement as he listens to his friend Don Levenstein lay out his plan to help those less fortunate right off the boat.  Junior thinks back to tales his father told of his first few days right off the boat with just the clothes on his back and two bits in his pocket, well that and his days of walking up in the snow BOTH WAYS with no shoes on but that story is for another day.  Once young Bruiser snaps out of it he walks up and shakes hands

Jim I am glad to see you put this into place, I think it's a great idea!  Sure it has some risks but what doesn't.  Those new to these shores could use a helping hand every now and again.  I will ask you one question if you have time before you rush off as I know you are a busy man.  You make no profit from this venture do you?  You are just doing this to help those that are new here?  Bruiser steps back and scratches the nether regions and pulls out a smoke.

Don't kid yourself into believing there is no benefit to the Crackerjack Coalition.  Somehow, someway it's a marketing scheme.  Has to be, doesn't it? 

It's an interesting new approach.  A way, if you will, to get your name out there to those new arrivals to these shores. 

Shrugs his shoulders, then nods

Interesting.  I like the approach.  And, of course, if employment with the Crackerjack Coalitiion is then somehow gained, it's for only above-board business ventures, right?

But I do have one more question...

How exactly do so many americans have .4 of a child? 

I heard Iota was a lonely child and his parents still had 2.4 children.

Deimne you heard right.

I heard he makes .4 of children

I think he meant no benefit financially Hal.But I am sure it will be beneficial somehow it is  a business you are right.

Angelique sends fliers around the cities.

"The CODFISH office will be opening in the next day or so, I would like to tack onto our bulletin board for the new people, a list of tailors who would be willing to outfit them for free or a very small fee. Or, of course if you wish to make financial arrangements with them, that is entirely up to you. Please contact me if you wish your name on the list."

Reading the morning news while having her coffee, Angelique looks at the headlines and quickly skims the top story. Sighing, she puts down her the paper and coffee and readies to leave earlier for C.O.D.F.I.S.H. office. Grumbling at her secretary on arrival to make coffee, she goes to her desk and calls her money man. It's me, seen the news? Yes. Well I would expect some business from kinfolk coming to the funerals so get me some cash. Fine. Thank you"