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Redesigning and Redefining: Evolving Nonprofits TALKPosted: June 5, 2018 June marks a special start for me — the beginning of the second year of Nonprofits TALK, the professional forum I lead monthly as a service to Hudson Valley nonprofit organizations. Granted, I’m always in reflection mode, looking at how to improve. With NPT, taking-stock progressed from thought to action when I began shifting NPT from a conversation to a hybrid that combines elements of training, workshop and collaborative problem-solving. What I’ve learned and been celebrating with NPT’s first birthday is the beauty of letting go of an initial iteration to create another, one that’s more instructive — rest assured, it’s not a lecture — with more productive, reliable outcomes. Here’s how NPT has evolved, with details to encourage both new and return participants to put Nonprofits TALK on your monthly calendar. As a trainer, I believe in structure. It helps people know where we’re going with a topic and focuses thinking, so we arrive together at realistic expectations and ideas. In redesigning and redefining Nonprofits TALK, I’ve developed a more organized format centered around a practical, relatable group activity. The purpose is to present both an effective activity and a model for how to guide it, for participants to take back to their organizations and use with their board, staff and volunteers. I make it a priority to produce clear takeaways — what I call golden nuggets. Everybody is stretched in the nonprofit world. I want NPT to be an investment in time that pays off with time-saving insights and material. Tapping Homegrown Wisdom I’m also an advocate of collaboration among nonprofits. The Hudson Valley has many needs and realistically each organization can only do so much. Yet the combined experience and brainpower to be found within our organizations is considerable. Coming together to exchange advice on what works (and what doesn’t) is a kind of collaboration that NPT facilitates — a chance to learn and share on universal nonprofit needs. My year with Nonprofits TALK has deepened my belief in the power of collaborative thinking by nonprofit professionals. There’s abundant homegrown, hands-on wisdom here in the Hudson Valley. We’re tapping it each month when NPT meets, in a setting where connections between individuals and their organizations naturally expand. Knowing what to change and what to keep is a type of wisdom all its own. NPT began with, and still offers, a flexible approach to taking part. There’s a topic identified in advance from my work as a nonprofit consultant and solicited input. Participants are free to come — no strings attached, including no fee — based on topic appeal and their own schedule. It’s another guiding principle of NPT that not everything is of interest to everyone. The intent of each session is to gather a group that’s truly motivated to attend. It creates a more dynamic experience for all. So for NPT’s second year, consider this an open-ended invitation. Join us anytime or every month. I look forward to seeing — and hearing — you at Nonprofits TALK!

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Improving Cash Flow in a Down Economy Cash flow is always important to keep a business running. Frequently, there is a push for sales but not an equal emphasis on collection. Managing a business requires that Sales personnel are fully aware of non-collections. As the economy declines, receivables take longer to collect and your suppliers demand their payments more quickly, Here is a financial health checklist to help your considerations: These items should be discussed with your tax and business attorney. If you have a question., call Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) at (856) 665-2121

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We were fortunate enough to be able to purchase a beach house when our kids were still fairly young. The previous owners left furniture, kitchen stuff and lots of junk (Easter baskets, dead flower arrangements,sand buckets-with sand,lobster forks,and a plaid sleeper sofa and yellow velvet loveseat) with the premises. Included with the newly acquired possessions was a television which resembled a relic from the 70’s. It was a massive box with a little screen which weighed a ton. After numerous ferry rides to the mainland Walmart, we stuck some rabbit ears on it, connected a VCR and Nintendo to it and a huge piece of tin foil for family entertainment. Being at the beach, meant “being at the beach”. I saw no sense in putting a satellite on the roof of a house which couldn’t sustain a storm door for more than a few hours, due to the high winds. The TV did pick up 54 channels, some in Vietnamese, which thrilled our youngest son. He bragged to everyone that we got a free TV. Our estimation of cost for the television was about $47,000.00! It is New Years Eve, today. We recently made a move to Northeast Texas from Sugar Land, Texas. The city of Sugar Land always mailed a beautiful calendar, with expressive scenes of the city. It was exquisitely executed with photos suitable for framing. I always wondered which photographer, printer and shipper was the brother in law of which politician to receive that gig. The arrival of the calendar was timely and expected. The Sugar Land calendar was “free”. There was no ordering, sitting on hold after 10 ringy dingys, or delays to making a request on an inept website. Our estimation of cost for the calendar was approximately $2,800.00 per year. Powderly, Texas doesn’t create such masterpieces. We are going to have to cough up $10.00 for 2013. Department stores and grocery stores are famous for making you think you have received “value” in every purchase. The coupons have extreme exclusions and never include brands from vendors who don’t want to be associated with sale, low cost, or door-buster prices. Every item in the store has an exorbitant marked up original price. The item is then marked down with a red pen and put on a rack with a sign exclaiming everything is 50% of the “marked” price. The coupon, which brought you into the store is not applicable for any of the items your heart has yearned for. When the patron has their chosen items brought to the cashier, they are proudly told they have saved $247.00 for the items they have just paid $67.00 for. The truth of the matter is, you have just paid 50% more due to bingo price jumble confusion reality. Our perception of “free” is truly askew. I worked for a home builder, selling homes to people who could hardly afford them. To “clinch” or close a sale, I always gave them a “free” refrigerator. The glee in their eyes, seeing the stainless steel majestic Whirlpool refrigerator in their new kitchen was “priceless”. Somewhere in the sales contract, an additional $2,000.00 was added, usually before I even was employed there, to accommodate the usual and customary sales technique of giving the new home owner a refrigerator, costing the company a couple hundred dollars.The spanking brand new home, no one had ever walked on the wall to wall carpet with dirty feet, cost the buyer $345,000.00, on sale from $365,000.00, with a true value of $285,000.00. Nothing like waiting months for the home to be built, every material possession you own is in a U-Haul with all of the kids, to find out the appraisal is a helluva lot lower than what you paid – but you did get a free refrigerator! The estimated cost of the shiny new refrigerator, $60,000.00. Think about what is “free” the next time you purchase a vehicle, get a “free” hotel room for gambling or sitting through an excruciating sales pitch for a timeshare or “buy one, get one free” Ritz crackers at Publix! Next week the crackers will be on sale for half the price and won’t be stale because you can’t eat two boxes of crackers at once.

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6-8 June 2018, Paris – France Eu-SPRI, the European Forum for Studies of Policies for Research and Innovation, is held annually and gathers experts and fellows in the field. This year, the conference focused on five main themes spanning governance, innovation policy, understanding of globalization, challenges for renewed research orientations, and the relation between societal change and Mrs. Leonie Van Drooge (Senior Researcher at the Rathenau Institute) presented the work she her colleagues Mrs. Isabelle van Elzakker (Researcher) and Dr. Jasper Deuten (Coordinator) do for ACCELERATE. The audience got to explore and understand the ongoing work carried out in the frame of the project, for the development of an approach to monitor and evaluate the societal impact of Research infrastructures (RIs). Given their great variety and the complex context in which they operate, there is no evident or standard set of impacts for RIs. This is true for the members of ACCELERATE as well. During the conference, as leader of the task “Assessment of Socio-economic Impact of Research Infrastructures (RIs)”, Mrs. Van Drooge presented how relevant impacts and indicators can be determined, and how they can be used as tools for monitoring purposes. The event’s program can be found here.

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Mayor Joseph P. Ganim For Immediate Release July 19, 2018 For More information: Dalmarys Matos (203) 576-7201 Mayor Ganim, Bridgeport Department of Health and Social Services to Re-launch “Fight the Bite!” Bridgeport Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and The Bridgeport Department of Health & Social Services will relaunch the “Fight the Bite!” health initiative to raise awareness to prevent Zika and West Nile Virus on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at a location TBD. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station recently caught mosquitoes in Bridgeport that tested positive for West Nile Virus. “It is important, as a Health Department, that we continue to educate and protect Bridgeport residents. Fight the Bite! teaches prevention measures and ways to eliminate and reduce mosquito breeding grounds in your own yard that are caused by standing water. We will also continue monitoring the breeding surveillance areas of mosquitoes throughout the City of Bridgeport,” said Maritza Bond, Director of Health & Social Services. Bridgeport Environmental Services Department contracted with Clarke, a public health company, to treat the city street drains with Natular® XRT, a high-performance larvicide made from organic components that target mosquito larvae. Nearly 3,000 catch basins have been treated citywide to prevent mosquito-borne diseases like the West Nile and Zika viruses. To Reduce Mosquito Activity Around Your Home - Tip over any containers that can collect water around your home. - Clean and chlorinate swimming pools that are not being used, including pool covers. - Clear clogged gutters. - Drill holes in bottom of recycling containers. - For commercial properties with flat roofs, check for standing water to reduce mosquito-breeding sites. To Prevent Mosquito Bites - Minimize time spent outdoors around dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. - Be sure doors and windows screens are tight fighting and in good repair. - Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt when outdoors for long periods of time, or when mosquitoes are most active. Clothing should be light colored and made of tightly woven materials that keep mosquitoes away from the skin. - Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in an unscreened structure and to protect small babies when outdoors. - Consider using DEET-containing mosquito repellent, as directed, when outdoors. Symptoms of West Nile Virus Disease Most people who are infected with West Nile Virus and become ill will have a mild illness that may include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, and vomiting or skin rash. Rarely, people develop a severe form of the illness that can include neck stiffness, disorientation, loss of consciousness, tremors, muscle weakness and paralysis. Older adults are more likely to have severe health consequences if they become infected with West Nile Virus. https://www.cdc.gov/westnile/symptoms/index.html For more information on mosquito control, please visit the City of Bridgeport’s website at http://www.bridgeportct.gov/fightthebite

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Hey guys, My question is when the sholes team has a rooted 2.1 version (and hopefully fixes like the landscape/slide out keyboard problem will be fixed because it should be inherent in the 2.1 release) how will it get out to us? Do we have to download it from a dev site? Or will they update the Market SM Updater application to show you the 2.1 ROM to choose from? I remember currently there was a list of 3 to choose from to download in the app (2.0.3 *****in Bagel was the latest I think) - so would that list just get updated? I was thinking about going back to stock 2.1 but because of slight bugs in Bagel....but I will miss my ease of SetCPU and Wifi Tethering....so as long as they release a pure 2.1 with this stuff just added on, I would be very happy.

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NOT JUST A LAKE VIEW LOT, PROPERTY INCLUDES ABOUT 1/3 OF THE LAKE!!! THIS IS A VERY PRIVATE LOT IN LONE CONE RANCHES OFFERING OWNER THEIR OWN LAKE AND PLENTY OF BUILD-ABLE SPACE WITH LOTS OF TREES! THIS LOT IS ACCESSED VIA PRIVATE ROAD AND ALTHOUGH CLOSE TO COUNTY MAINTAINED ROAD THIS ONE IS VERY, VERY PRIVATE! GREAT VIEWS, LAKE ON THE PROPERTY, LOTS OF DEER AND ELK HERE!! SET UP YOUR CAMPER, BUILD YOUR CABIN, AND RELAX UNDER THE STARS..WAKE TO ELK BUGLING IN YOUR BACK YARD!! IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A GREAT GET-AWAY, LOOK NO FURTHER!!!!! THIS ONE TRULY IS A MUST SEE WITHIN SECONDS OF FOREST SERVICE AND STATE LANDS..GREAT HUNTING GETAWAY, FISHING, HIKING, CAMPING...THIS IS THE ONE!!!! |Days On Site||657| |Zoning||Residential Single Family| |Date||Sales||Avg $ Per SqFt||Min Sale Price||Max Sale Price||Med Sale Price| |Date: Jan 2018||Sales: 1||Avg $ Per SqFt: $235.41||Min Sale Price: $230,000||Max Sale Price: $230,000||Med Sale Price: $230,000| |Avg $ Per SqFt:||$235.41| |Min Sale Price:||$230,000| |Max Sale Price:||$230,000| |Med Sale Price:||$230,000| The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of Colorado Real Estate Network, Inc. (CREN), © Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. All data deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. This database record is provided subject to "limited license" rights. Duplication or reproduction is prohibited. FULL CREN Disclaimer Real Estate listings held by companies other than 2104:66 contain that company's name. Fair Housing Disclaimer

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If you like Starbucks coffee but would like to spend as little time as possible inside a Starbucks location, the company has announced its mobile order and pay service is now available nationwide. According to Stabucks, the newly-added feature to its mobile app now allows customers "to place and pay for their order in advance of their visit and pick it up at a participating Starbucks location." Beginning next month, Starbucks will be testing out this new feature at certain locations in Canada and the UK, as well. The new feature allows you to pick a store from a map view, then browse the menu and select all your various options and any food items you might be craving. "Orders are freshly prepared and ready for pick-up in the bar area," of your local Starbucks, so you can just waltz in like you own the place and walk out with your half-caf Venti mocha latte or a piping hot PSL. It is that time of year, after all. The functionality is similar to Taco Bell's on-the-go app, which allows for quick retrieval of taco-related foods via your mobile device. The program initially started in Portland, OR in 2014 and eventually spread across the Pacific Northwest before expanding to 17 different states over the summer. Since you can now order Starbucks from your phone, there is literally no place where there isn't a Starbucks now.

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Tonawanda, NY 14150 If you're looking for someone who will take care of you and your hair, look no further. Dianne is the best! She knows hair inside and out, and the space is warm and inviting and comfortable, as well as impeccably clean and really cute. Dianne listens to her clients and gives them the best results without compromising the integrity and strength of your hair. She's super friendly and creative and easy to talk to and I always leave with my hair exceeding expectations. Also: you will NOT find a salon with better prices for this quality of work. Dianne is excellent!! Dianne is incredibly sweet and talented. She did an amazing job with my hair, listening to what I wanted and making suggestions, never being pushy, and executing brilliantly. I've never been so happy with my hair and I look forward to working with Dianne for years to come. Dianne is incredible. Her salon is beautiful and she is an artist at her craft. I thought finding a salon open before 10 was going to be impossible but her hours are perfect for me. I am so glad I found her and highly recommend her. I was looking for a new hairstylist in the Buffalo area and received many recommendations from friends to go see Dianne and so I made an appointment for the following weekend. The shop itself is very cute, cozy and, comfortable. It is well maintained and clean. The atmosphere is relaxing and since she works alone, Dianne spends the entire appointment with you, start to finish, it feels as if the salon has been closed just for your appointment. The best shampoo I've ever received and I absolutely loved my haircut and color. Dianne knew exactly what I wanted, and listened to my concerns. She is attentive and really takes care of you while you're there. Three months later and my haircut still looks great. I would come back again and again, I highly recommend you try this salon. Dianne was very pleasant. Very accommodating. The atmosphere was very comfortable and welcoming. I'm not the type to go to a hair salon only because most don't do a great job of executing what you had in mind very nicely. She is definitely an exception. Dianne did a wonderful job on my hair. I was previously dissatisfied with my old hair dresser and decided to try a new one. I found Dianne's great reviews and gave her a try. I told her what I wasn't happy with and she gave me a suggested I hadn't thought of. I was so happy with the final product! 2 weeks later & I still love it! I had flown into Buffalo for a formal event thinking that I would do my own hair. When it finally sunk in that I was the one being honored, it was a last minute decision to get my hair done. Divine providence would have Dianne fixing an up-do 3 hours prior to my event, courtesy of a cancellation. Not only is Dianne lovely, patient, and creatively innovative, of which her work space is a total reflection of her, but her whole demeanor exudes kindness. She attentively listened to my ideas for an appropriate hairstyle, but also gave me her thoughts on how to keep my look young and fresh. Her insight was very well received, as evidenced by the steady compliments I heard throughout the night. Dianne was also able to squeeze a pedicure into her busy schedule. The fact that I was the only client during the whole appointment made me feel super special, like I was in an exclusive salon. I hope to visit Buffalo again, and for sure, I'll book a proper appt with her well in advance!!! Dianne is amazing ! I have been going to her for a year now and she always does a fabulous job . She is so incredibly friendly, an excellent listener, and she takes her time to get the cut and color exactly right. I am so happy with my cut and color . I get compliments all the time. She is like a mind reader with color and I always leave the salon with the color just the way I want. Not only is she a great hair stylist but she is also a great friend ! Harp Dianne saved my hair! I came to her with a head of disaster! My hair was a blotchy streaky and breaking off in all different spots. I made a last minute appointment and I was so happy she was able to fit me in. Once she was done with my hair i couldn't believe it was mine! My hair not only looked amazing it also felt amazing! Dianne is amazing at what she does, I will be coming to her from now on!! Amazing salon! Great prices, comfortable atmosphere and the best hair treatment I've ever gotten. Dianne is a master at her craft + will listen to your needs + execute them flawlessly. I have never had a hair cut I felt so good about. I let Dianne take the reins and she really did such an amazing job. I have gotten so many compliments, everyone loves my cut as much as I do! My daughter recommended Dianne when plans with my regular stylist fell through. I am pretty picky about my hair and felt nervous because I don't trust just anyone. However, Dianne listened to what I wanted, executed it with precision, and my hair turned out great. I am really happy with the cut and have decided to switch to her. She also has a good deal on a first haircut/new client. I recommend giving her a try. I think you'll be happy you did. My exchange student decided last minute that she wanted her hair colored blue and green before she went home in less than a week. Frantically searching for a salon that would do this I ran across this business' yelp page. I was a little nervous since I had never been here before. I should not have worried. Dianne was fantastic. thankfully she had time to see us the same day I called. She did an amazing job on my kids hair. It looks beautiful and honestly better than I had imagined. Thank you so much. Would definitely recommend her. Absolutely amazing salon, you get exactly what you ask for and for a really great price! it was nice to have someone listen to what I wanted and Give me suggestions on style and color. I am planning on returning. This is a beautiful salon! Diane has been doing my hair and nails for several years and takes her time with you every visit. Her new salon has a nice fresh feel to it and her pricing is very reasonable. I highly recommend a visit or several. I took a chance and tried out the new Brighton Salon & Spa and I'm glad I did. Diane gave me an expert women's short haircut and style. She was not in a hurry and took her time to make sure the cut was just what I wanted. Her salon had relaxing music playing in the background and it was decorated in a high-end style. She gave me a head massage while shampooing which in itself is worth going back for. I felt pampered and beautiful when I left. I will be going back!

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Asking Effective Questions- Questioning is a powerful instructional strategy. Developing skills in questioning for understanding and content knowledge evolves over time and like anything else, requires practice. The payoff is significant in terms of students’ conceptual understanding. Though this research article is written with math teaching in mind, the research connects to all subject areas. Using Effective Questions--Cornell University Center for Teaching Excellence. This is an excellent Webpage with a multitude of resources related to effective questioning. It also gives non-examples which are useful in getting a better idea of what excellent questioning skills looks like. Practicing Effective Questioning. This informational Web page provides a chart of practices to maximize and practices to minimize in order to move student learning forward. Engineering Classroom Discussions as a Part of Effective Formative Assessment -Many teachers spend a considerable proportion of their instructional time in whole-class discussion or question-and-answer sessions, but these sessions tend to rehearse existing knowledge rather than create new knowledge for students. Moreover, teachers generally listen for the “correct” answer instead of listening for what they can learn about the students' thinking; as Davis (1997) says, they listen evaluatively rather than interpretively Question Formulation Technique (QFT)--This technique is the outcome of twenty years of work in developing and, most importantly, simplifying a straightforward, rigorous process that helps all students learn how to produce their own questions, improve their questions, and strategize on how to use their questions. In the process, they develop divergent, convergent and metacognitive thinking abilities. The Right Question Institute--QFT Resources - This is a link to the Teacher Resource Area of The Right Question Institute site. Some of the resources included on the site are linked, below. Before you may access the resources on the Right Question Institute site, you will be asked to register, using an email address. Below, is a sample of the free resources available: Experiencing the QFT: This is a 9-page pdf that describes how to facilitate and use the QFT (Right Question Institute) QFT Small Group Recording Template: This is the worksheet (pdf) used to record and prioritize the questions generated, as well as to plan next steps. ------------------------ Reflection and Self-Analysis Document This is the link to the pdf from the Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession that is used for a self-evaluation tool specific to a school and district's capacity to support teacher leadership. Teaching Channel Videos for Professional Learning of Effective Questioning

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MIC Bloggers Team Becky Fixel, BS, MID, Associate IIDA, IDEC Founder of MIC Bloggers After seeing a need for a conference that focuses on the needs of Midwest Bloggers and Influencers, Becky founded MIC Bloggers. The conference is launching in the Fall of 2015 and will consist of learning opportunities, networking, friendly competition and more. Becky is also the owner of Week99er.com a review and recipe website based out of Detroit, Michigan. Find Becky Online: Joni M. Fixel, J.D. Principal, Fixel & Nyeholt, PLLC Events Coordinator and Legal Advisor Joni founded her own firm as a sole practitioner in East Lansing Michigan in 2004. Firm has grown to a mid- sized firm with 4 attorneys and 3 support staff. Business formation & litigation are just a couple areas practiced by Ms. Fixel and her firm. Find Joni Online:

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Troopers say drugs or alcohol involved in early morning fatal PASCO, Wash. -- Washington State Patrol Troopers have released the names of the victim and suspect involved in a fatal collision early Friday morning. 35 year old Orlando Abarca Rivera was killed around 5:30 AM Friday along SR-397 in Pasco. He died at the scene. Troopers say 47 year old Lori Christensen was driving the car that hit him. She was transported to Kadelc Medical where she is in stable condition. Troopers also believe Christensen was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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Launching a business with your family the computer that you are using might be your main tool to achieve financial freedom wishing to both your and your family. The problem is that still do not know how to use it. Obtain the necessary knowledge is fundamental to advance with a firm step, knowing what you’re doing and by that you do it. The best way nearly everyone wants to earn money, much more now seeing the Internet as a means to achieve it, but in that position are you? Do you know the steps to build not just one but several profitable business online effectively? Information there are many, but you know the order? It can take months, even years prepare yourself by your own account, learn the steps, details, strategies. When these launching a business, the best way is always to take you by the hand of someone with enough experience in successful and profitable Internet business, and as following in his footsteps will be able get your excellent results and achieve the longed financial independence for you and for your family. Proyectarte with them towards a better quality of life, proyectarte towards the fulfillment of your dreams and strong you, help effectively to the fulfillment of the dreams of your children. But for this it is necessary to train you, get the guidance and resources to advance safely. The best reference for your children a profitable business, is the best reference for your children to acquire a solid financial education and so they can learn lessons about real life that will help them cope with unstable economies such as that we are living today. When these launching a business, it is the perfect time to strengthen the entrepreneurial spirit of your children. But, because teaching them about the creation of Internet business? Because it is very likely that they cannot learn anywhere else. Posted in News and tagged honor, Jesus Christ, primeros-auxilios by with .

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Disclaimer: I don’t own these characters, I’m just borrowing them. Johnny swiped his forearm across his wet forehead. Gratefully he stood and let the occasional breeze blow over his sweaty skin. He’d abandoned his shirt two hours ago as it had become so wet with sweat it stuck to his body and made him even more uncomfortable if that was possible. For a brief moment, he thought of the cool pond with its sparkling water only a mile away. With a resigned shrug, he picked up his shovel and dug it deep into the ground, pushing on it with his boot to make every effort count. Straining, he lifted the heavy clay out of the hole and plunged the shovel back in again. He felt the jar through his arms, elbows and shoulders as once again he hit rock. Cursing under his breath, he tossed the shovel to the side and picked up the heavy crow bar and began breaking the rock to pieces small enough to be levered out. He stopped once more, the cool water of the pond again tempting him. He shook his head as if to convince himself of the folly of leaving another job undone. It had only been two weeks ago, that he and his old friend Wes had left a fence undone to chase wild horses and that had been a complete disaster. Even though he and his father had made an uneasy peace of sorts, their path had become littered with angry words and awkward silences. Johnny walked over to the wagon, hauled out a fence post, and jammed it into the hole. He seated it and then began hammering it into place. He backfilled the hole and tamped it down tight until he was sure it would hold. He looked back down the line of freshly planted posts. He saw no sign of the fencing crew his brother was ramrodding. They were behind him stringing the barbed wire fence so that another vast section of the Lancer Ranch could be grazed without worrying that the cattle would wander off. Johnny picked up the shovel and crow bar and walked 10 feet before dropping his tools to start another hole. ‘A hell of a thing for a man to do.’ Johnny thought to himself as he dug another hole. ‘Still and all I’d rather be out here alone than working with that crew stringin’ that hot devil wire. Johnny worked alone for two more hours, seeing no one until he heard the rattle of a wagon coming over the hill toward him. He looked up and shielded his eyes from the sun and the now familiar shape of his father came into focus. ‘Checkin’ up on me.’ Johnny thought with a tight smile. He noticed his father had a tendency to make these surprise inspections when ever he was off working alone. He always had a good excuse to be there, still it made Johnny aware that his father didn’t trust him to do the work he’d been assigned. Murdoch pulled the team to a rocking halt near Johnny. “How’s it going Johnny?” The big man smiled. “Hot and slow.” Johnny responded as he walked over to where his canteen was hanging from a tree branch. He took a small sip followed by a long one and offered the canteen to his father. Murdoch shook his head. “No thanks.” Johnny shrugged and capped off the canteen and looked at his father waiting to find out the purpose of his visit. The awkward silence widened the gap between father and son and Johnny finally asked, “Did ya want something?” “No, actually I was in the area and I thought I’d see how the fence was coming.” Johnny cocked his head at him and tried to hide his disbelief. He shrugged once more and repeated, “Hot and slow.” He turned and began digging another hole as his father sat and watched him for a moment. “I’ll check on the rest of the crew then if you don’t need anything.” Getting no answer from his son, Murdoch started the team down the fence line in the direction of the approaching crew. Johnny stopped working and stared at the stiff back of his father until he could no longer see him. A swift anger coursed through him as he fought the emotion his father’s presence often brought upon him. The hate of the first couple of days had given way to something Johnny couldn’t put his finger on. At times he felt this almost uncontrollable desire to get his father’s attention, a word of praise, to talk and joke with him like Scott seemed to be able to do so easily. Even Teresa was able to get his father’s attention when he himself couldn’t seem to get more than a frown of disapproval or occasionally a forced compliment. Other times, he wanted nothing to do with the man and vice versa. Lately things hadn’t been exactly good, but they were better. After the incident with the wild horses and the Styker family, Murdoch had chased wild horses with him and they seemed to be on better footing. Just lately he sensed his father wanted more from him, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on it. He often corrected him and seemed to pick at him for little things that made him feel like a kid. When the old man called him boy, Johnny practically had to bite his tongue to keep from answering back. Sometimes he let fly with his own brand of sass that left him wondering what got into him. In his past life, if someone bothered him, he’d either walk away or fight him. He sometimes felt like he was caught in a spider web. The more he struggled to get free the more entangled he got. Instead of silk holding him tight, it was his emotions as he grew fond of Scott and Teresa…even the old man was gaining a hold over him. Murdoch felt his anger begin to subside as he urged the horses into a brisk trot away from the object of his ire. That boy could test the patience of a saint. He thought to himself as he relaxed his shoulders and took a deep breath of the fresh air. He had to admit he’d been relieved to see Johnny was where he was supposed to be and working hard. He knew they were on tenuous footing and all he knew to get through the awkwardness was take it just a day at a time. As the team approached the curve ahead, Murdoch eased back on the reins and slowed the horses to a more sedate pace. Up ahead he could see the fencing crew working under the leadership of his oldest son, Scott. He smiled at the sight of all they had completed, and looked forward to checking this task off on his list of improvements which would mean so much to the future of the ranch. He brought the horses to a halt with a brisk “Whoa boys” and an accompanying pull on the lines. Scott took of his hat and wiped the back of his arm across his sweaty brow. “Hello sir.” He greeted his father formally. “It’s looking good Scott. Johnny’s about a half mile ahead of you. He should be able to get this pasture all fenced by the end of the week while we’re in San Francisco.” Scott paused as he took a drink from his canteen and shook his head. “I don’t see why we all can’t go to the Cattlemen’s Association meeting. Surely Cipriano is capable of overseeing this job.” “Of course he is, but one of us needs to stay here and keep things running.” Murdoch reasoned convincingly. Scott walked over to the buck board and removed his gloves. He ran a hand through his sweat soaked hair and suggested, “How about I stay here and you and Johnny go, It would be a good experience for him.” “Scott, Johnny can go some other time. You need to meet our business associates, and well, I think you’d get more out of it than Johnny would.” Scott frowned and countered, “Are you saying you aren’t ready for your friends to meet Johnny?” “Of course not Scott! This time, you’re going. Johnny can go some other time. Now I have work to do.” Murdoch brusquely ended the conversation and pointed at the men who were struggling to stretch the barbed wire. “So do you. See you tonight.” With that he chirped to the team and started the buckboard onto his next chore. Scott watched his father until he couldn’t see him any more. He was feeling frustrated at his father’s unyielding response. He’d hoped he’d see the wisdom in including Johnny on this business trip. It would have been an ideal time for the three of them to get to know each other better and for Murdoch to prove to Johnny that he was indeed an equal partner in the ranch rather than just a strong back. He went back to join the work crew as his mind mulled over the possibilities. As the afternoon sun began setting to the west, a plan had formed. “Raul, make sure all the tools get in the wagon this time. We don’t want to have to waste time in the morning looking for everything we need.” “Si Senor.” The hand replied. “Head back with the crew Cipriano. I’m going to ride home with Johnny.” He told the graying Segundo. “….and tell the men, thank you for the hard work today.” Cipriano smiled, his straight white teeth flashing for a moment under his bushy mustache, “Si Senor, I will tell them.” Scott rode in the direction he knew Johnny was working. He worked out all the aspects of his plan and made sure he’d not forgotten any little details. He had to make sure it was full proof if it was going to work, especially in the face of his father’s reluctance to spend time alone with his younger brother. It took longer than he expected to catch up with Johnny as his half mile lead had lengthened to closer to a mile. His brother had really been working hard today and he intended to make sure his father acknowledged it. He finally saw Johnny up ahead and Scott smiled as he watched Johnny wrestle another post into the ground. “Hey Johnny.” Scott called in greeting to get his brother’s attention. Scott saw Johnny look up, as Scott’s horse violently shied sideways. Before Scott could regain his balance, the gelding spun. Scott felt himself falling to the ground but not before he felt his foot give a wrench as his boot hung up for a moment in the stirrup. He had no time to breathe a sigh of relief when his boot came clear, as he was trying to take a deep breath because the wind had been knocked out of him by the hard fall on the rough ground. He lay there for a moment feeling like time had slowed down, but it was really not long before he felt Johnny take hold of his arm and help him to a sitting position. “You all right?” His brother questioned. “What spooked him?” Scott finally forced some air into his lungs and gasped, “Rabbit. Jumped…out.” “Are you hurt anywhere?” Johnny inquired. “I think I’m fine. Help me up.” Johnny reached down and offered Scott a steadying hand as he slowly regained his feet. When he stood upright a sharp pain shot through his ankle, and he quickly raised his foot off the ground and groaned. “My ankle.” He bent down trying to get a look at it. Johnny put an arm around his shoulders and guided him to a fallen log. “Here, let me.” He knelt in the grass and lifted his brother’s pant leg. “Can’t see anything. Does it feel broken?” “I can’t tell, but if I don’t take the boot off, it’ll have to be cut off. I can feel it swelling.” Johnny shook his head. “I don’t think that’s a good idea. If ya broke it, the boot will provide support till the Doc can look at it. Hopefully it’s just sprained. I’ll bring the buckboard over and I’ll have you home in no time. If that horse of yours goes right home, Murdoch will probably come out looking for ya anyway.” Scott didn’t feel much like objecting as Johnny insisted he lay in the back of the buckboard. He had feebly tried to argue that he could sit up on the seat, but he had to admit it felt good to lay back and prop his leg up on Johnny’s saddle. As his brother drove them home, Scott watched the scenery pass by and he tried to take his mind off the pain in his ankle by watching his brother’s horse playfully trot and occasionally buck as he trailed behind the buckboard. He settled back and tried to relax as much as he could, content that his plan was working out, though he’d only admit to himself, it was a little more painful than he’d thought it would be. Murdoch stood on the veranda with his hands on his hips as he waited for his sons to make their way into the yard. He expected Johnny to drive the wagon to the barn, but was surprised when he pulled up in front of the house. He watched as Scott lowered himself slowly out of the buckboard, and his concern grew as Johnny hustled around and he had to practically catch his brother in order to keep him from falling to the ground. Murdoch stepped into the yard and asked, “What happened to you?” Scott took a couple of painful steps forward and looked up at his father, “Had a little accident. It’s nothing really.” “Nothing?” Murdoch questioned as he helped Johnny maneuver Scott through the French doors into the living room. As they lowered Scott to the couch, Johnny added, “His horse spooked and he was dumped. Hurt his ankle.” By then Johnny was on his knees pushing Scott’s pant leg up to reveal Scott’s scuffed boot. Scott hissed as Johnny moved his boot just a little. “Careful Johnny,” He warned. “Sorry Scott. That boots gotta come off.” Johnny looked up at their father and explained, “We kept it on to support it in case it’s broken.” Murdoch knelt looking at Scott’s leg where it had swollen. “I sure hope it’s not broken, though even a sprained ankle can be pretty painful.” After assessing the situation, he looked up at where Scott seemed to be observing their actions with some reservations. “Son, we’re going to have to cut that boot off you. Do you want a little fortification?” Murdoch nodded toward the sideboard holding a display of whisky and brandy. Scott shook his head, “No sir. Go ahead…just be careful.” Scott smiled slightly and closed his eyes as his father went to work. Several excruciating minutes went by as Murdoch sawed away at the tough leather. He winced each time he knew he caused Scott pain. Any movement of the boot seemed to send agony shafting up Scott’s leg and Murdoch’s big hands worked as gently as he could. With a sigh of relief, the final tenuous strand of leather gave way, and Murdoch was able to twist the boot off Scott’s swollen ankle. He sucked in a deep breath of air as he handed the lump of leather to Johnny. “It’s so swollen I can’t tell if it’s broken.” Murdoch tried to feel for a break without causing Scott more pain. “Son, I’m going to splint it just in case. We’ll see how it is in the morning and if it’s not better, we’ll send for the doctor.” Scott nodded and Murdoch noticed he had a fine sheen of sweat on his top lip and forehead and he looked a bit pale. “You all right son?” Murdoch looked skeptical when Scott nodded. “Johnny, get your brother some water.” Johnny left the room and was quickly back with a pitcher and a glass. He handed a filled glass to his brother who carefully took a sip then a deeper swallow before handing it back. “Thanks, I needed that.” Scott said. Murdoch stood up with a groan and stretched out his back. “Let’s get you up to bed and I’ll get your ankle splinted up for you.” Before either Scott or Johnny could say another word, Murdoch picked Scott up and carried him upstairs to his room. Scott lay in bed and watched as the setting sun cast shadows in his room. The shadow of his unlit lamp was 3 feet high on the bedroom wall and it held Scott’s attention for quite a while. He was comfortable if he didn’t attempt to move around. His splinted, swollen ankle was propped up on two pillows provided by Johnny and for the most part, Scott was content. His plan was working perfectly….well almost. Getting laid up didn’t quite work out as planned. He yawned, put his hands behind his head, and smiled slightly as he thought of the next stage of his plan. He pondered when it would be the best time to put it into operation. He yawned again and figured tomorrow would be soon enough to figure it all out, and with that he drifted off to sleep for a much needed nap. Johnny sat on the edge of Scott’s bed and watched as his brother ate his lunch. “Well, at least it ain’t broken. Doc says a sprain will lay you up for a week or so though.” “It won’t be that long.” Scott countered after taking another bite of his sandwich. “I’ll be up and about before you know it. Pedro is going to pick up some crutches at Doctor Jenkin’s office later today when he gets the supplies.” “Crutches huh? You ever use those things before?” “As a matter of fact I have.” Scott said with such formality that Johnny tipped his head and focused all his attention on his brother. “Oh yeah? How come?” “You just have to know everything, don’t you brother?” Scott teased in a half mocking tone. Johnny smiled and nodded, “Only way to learn somethin’ is by askin’.” Scott sighed and wondered if telling Johnny was a good idea. Shrugging away his reservations, he started. “When I was a boy, I fell and broke my leg. It was just a fracture, but I had to use crutches for a few months to get around. I got pretty good with them if I do say so myself.” He didn’t have long to wait for the questions he knew would be coming. “How old were you?” “Twelve…and a half.” Scott said poker faced. “How did you fall?” “I lost my balance.” Scott watched as Johnny frowned, obviously not happy with that response. Johnny held up a hand, “No. I mean why did you fall?” “If that’s what you meant, why didn’t you say it?” Scott was enjoying being a bit contrary. Johnny looked at his brother with growing frustration, “Just answer the question.” “All right. I was climbing out my window and got part way down the trellis, and lost my grip.” Johnny’s agile mind jumped to the obvious, “You were sneekin’ out? Does Murdoch know about this?” He said as he began chuckling at the mental picture he had of his brother getting into trouble as a kid. Scott began to say “No.” but was interrupted by the knock on the door and Murdoch entering. “Did I hear my name?” Murdoch asked. Scott had to hold back his own chuckle as he noticed Johnny’s intent study of the pattern on the comforter. Scott jumped in, “I was just telling Johnny that I fractured my leg when I was a boy and that I am proficient in the use of crutches. In fact, by the time we’re ready to leave for San Francisco, I should be well used to them again.” “No Scott. I’m afraid you won’t be able to go with me this time. You’ll be lucky if the swelling is down by the time I leave for San Francisco.” Scott chewed his lip in thought for a moment before acknowledging the truth of his father’s statement. Johnny was still looking at the pattern on the comforter but appeared to be listening to the discussion. “I suppose I could take over the books while you’re gone and Teresa will be home tomorrow to make sure I don’t overdo.” Murdoch smiled, “I’m sure you’ll be well supervised while I’m gone.” “And Cipriano can keep me informed of what the men are working on and what needs to be done.” “Cipriano could run this ranch with one hand tied behind his back.” Murdoch declared. Scott had to fight the huge smile that wanted to break out all over his face as he stated, “Great! Everything will run smoothly while you and Johnny are in San Francisco for the cattlemen’s meeting.” Scott settled back into his pillows as he watched his plan unfold. Johnny’s head shot up and he looked quickly to his brother and then his father and back to his brother. He stood up quickly and paced away from the bed, “Ah no Scott. I can’t go to San Francisco. With you laid up, there’s too much work to do.” “Murdoch pointed out that Cipriano could handle it just fine.” Scott smiled innocently as he used Murdoch’s words to blow holes in Johnny’s argument. “Actually Scott, perhaps Johnny’s right. I should probably go alone this time.” “Nonsense! This is the perfect opportunity for Johnny to see the business side of the cattle business. You just said the other day, you wanted both of us to start learning more about ranching.” Scott paused to let Murdoch’s words sink back in, “Besides, I’ll go the next time, Johnny can go this time.” Scott had to bite the inside of his cheek at the matching glares he got from his brother and his father. He waited as the two of them wrapped their minds around this new plan and Scott wondered which one would speak first. He was mildly surprised, when it was Johnny who nodded, and said, “Fine. San Francisco it is.” Two days later Murdoch and Johnny sat in companionable silence as the train chugged its way west toward the San Francisco bay. The closer they got to the city, the cooler the air turned as they neared the ocean. Johnny had the window open and he was enjoying the cooler air as it pushed his hair in all directions followed occasionally by billowing smoke from the smoke stack ahead. After a particularly noxious amount of smoke billowed in, Murdoch set his book in his lap and looked at the open window with annoyance. “Johnny, close the window some. Maybe that will help.” Johnny reached over and struggled with the window before sliding it down with a snap. He settled back and watched as his father found his place in his book. ‘Books.’ Johnny thought with a slight scowl. Scott and the old man sure have that in common. Both of them could be counted to have their nose stuck in a book anytime they had a free moment. Johnny couldn’t understand why they were so absorbed by the words on a page which were just that to him. Words on a page. Now a book with pictures. That was more like it. He remembered coming across just such a book in his father’s large collection. He enjoyed looking at the pictures and reading the captions. He could pretty much figure out what the larger words meant by the pictures. The book had some sketches of San Francisco during the late 40’s and early 50’s of the gold rush. One picture showed the bay full of ships of every kind and teaming with activity. He wondered idly if San Francisco still resembled those pictures that had caught his imagination. He glanced out the window and shifted in his seat to find a more comfortable position. Sighing, he noticed Murdoch glance up at him with annoyance and Johnny once again looked out the window. All week, he had gone from looking forward to the trip to San Francisco to dreading it. This was the most time he’d spent with his father since he had come home, and he was just a bit uneasy at the prospect of trying to carry on a conversation with the old man. He smiled to himself, ‘I needn’t have worried, he hasn’t said more than two sentences to me in two hours. If this keeps up, we shouldn’t have any problems at all.’ Just as that thought flit through his mind, he had another that made him uneasy. He’d hoped this would be a chance to get to know his father better. Maybe have some fun in San Francisco, and even more importantly for Johnny, he was determined to make a good showing with Murdoch’s cattlemen friends. He figured they’d heard the stories, so he was determined to make Murdoch proud. He’d even left his gun back at Lancer which took the most self control he’d ever used. He felt naked riding to Cross Creek to catch the stage, but nothing happened, and he couldn’t help but notice the pleased glance Murdoch gave him when he saw Johnny dressed in a more conventional style and unarmed. He figured he owed it to the old man to give it a try. He wasn’t totally unarmed. He wasn’t a fool. Johnny’s fingers casually patted the slight bulge of the concealed weapon and he wasn’t even aware he’d done it. Murdoch’s attention was drawn away from his book once again as he noticed Johnny squirming on the seat. Another three hours before they reached San Jose. He hoped Johnny would settle down. All week he’d wrestled with conflicting emotions which left him ashamed of himself. He’d been genuinely dismayed at the idea of Johnny going with him. He wasn’t sure he was ready to spend that much time alone with his son. That thought was the one that dismayed him. The truth of the matter was that the two of them usually ended up in an argument anytime they tried to move beyond the mundane. Since the problem they’d had over the wild horses, they’d both tried to avoid any real conversation. They stuck to ranch business and most of the conversations they’d had were moderated by the presence of Scott or Teresa. His glance settled over Johnny who was still looking out the window, and he hoped they’d find some common ground on this trip. He thought back to the pleasure he felt when he saw that Johnny had left his gun at home, and he was pleased by his effort to fit in. He knew Johnny was trying his best to please him, and he was determined to make sure Johnny knew he appreciated it. The shrill train whistle and the squealing of breaks caused Murdoch to wake with a start. He glanced at Johnny and saw that he too had nodded off. “We’re here anyway.” He said with relief. Johnny nodded and smoothed down his unruly dark hair, before setting his hat just so, on his head. He leaned back and his restless fingers played with the hat strings as the train chugged its way into the station. Murdoch stood on shaky legs as a final blast of smoke blew past their window. He reached for his bag and started down the aisle with Johnny just behind him. “We’re meeting Clem Carver for dinner at the Grand Hotel.” Murdoch remarked as he walked along the boardwalk. Johnny caught up to Murdoch in time to ask, “I thought he lived around here. Why’s he stayin’ at a hotel?” “His ranch is 15 miles south of here. He wanted to catch the early train to San Francisco, so he came in today.” Murdoch turned to Johnny with a smile, “You’ll like him Johnny. Clem is one of my oldest friends.” Murdoch pushed through the doors of the plush hotel and walked up to the desk to check them in. “Reservation for Lancer.” “Yes sir, Mister Lancer. It’s nice to have you back with us.” The little man behind the desk peered at Johnny over his wireless rim glasses, and then bent his head over the reservation book. “And this is?” he fished. “This is my son, John.” Murdoch turned to see Johnny hunched over, leaning on the counter. He had his elbow on the counter and his chin in his hand. Murdoch couldn’t resist, “Stand up straight.” He whispered. Johnny did as his father asked and didn’t miss the smirk on the hotel clerk’s face. He gave the little man a hard glare and just as quickly gave his father a boyish grin, before hefting his bag and following his father up the stairs. He couldn’t help throwing the little man a smirk of his own over his shoulder which caused the clerk to shrink behind the desk. Johnny stood in front of the mirror and yanked at his string tie in frustration. Scott had helped him the last time he was forced into wearing one. Try as he might, he couldn’t get the hang of getting it straight. His sighed as he started tying it once again and turned to look over his shoulder as he heard a knock on the door followed by his father’s voice. “Johnny? Are you ready?” “Almost. Come on in.” Johnny’s fingers went back to his tie. Murdoch walked across the room to stand behind Johnny. “Here. Turn around, let me help you.” Johnny turned to face his father and flushed slightly. He felt like a child as his father deftly tied his tie and turned to hand him his dark grey coat. “Here you go. Now you look like a successful rancher.” Johnny grinned weakly at his father and followed him downstairs to the hotel dining room. Johnny felt an unfamiliar flutter of nervousness as he followed his father down the staircase to the lobby. He shook his head and scolded himself for being nervous. ‘It’s just dinner with one of Murdoch’s old friends. How hard can it be?” He found himself holding back a smile at the idea that he, Johnny Madrid was scared of having supper with two old men. ‘Lancer.’ He reminded himself firmly. He had no time to do more that a quick glance around at the walnut paneled walls of the dining room, before he heard his father’s name called. “Murdoch! Over here.” Johnny saw an older man standing and waving his arm vigorously in the air. Johnny had to hurry to keep up with Murdoch who put his long legs to work in his haste to greet his old friend. “Clem! It sure is good to see you!” Murdoch greeted as he shook the man’s hand. Johnny found himself standing back with an amused smile as the two men greeted each other like long lost brothers. Murdoch turned toward Johnny, “Clem, this is Johnny. You remember him; Maria’s boy.” Clem approached Johnny with a smile and offered his hand. “Johnny! It’s good to see you again. Come on over here and sit down.” He gestured to the table laden with crystal and china. “It’s nice to meet you, sir.” Johnny replied as he found his place at the table. Clem had a round face and a friendly smile, and Johnny felt instantly relaxed around the man. The next few minutes were a flutter of activity while a waiter took their order and Johnny wondered when he had met Clem before. He was pretty good with faces, but try as he might, he couldn’t remember ever meeting Clem before. Johnny sat back and listened as the two men caught up with each other. They were soon bragging about how their ranches were growing and topping each other with one story after another. When Murdoch related how Johnny and Scott had helped save Lancer from Pardee, Clem gave him an appraising look before nodding his approval. “You and your brother did us all a favor Johnny. Pardee and his gang came through our area like the blight. We weren’t strong enough to stand against them so my wife and I went to Denver for a few months. We didn’t expect to have anything left when we came back, but thanks to you boys, we got our ranch back. So thank you.” Johnny glanced at Murdoch who was beaming. Johnny smiled a crooked smile and nodded, “Da nada.” Clem took a large sip of his drink and went on, “You’re going to be meeting a lot of members of the cattlemen’s association who feel the way I do. There were quite a few of us in Pardee’s path.” Murdoch must has sensed that Johnny was starting to feel uncomfortable with all the praise as by now Johnny was looking down at his plate. He was grateful when his father changed the subject. “Clem, what do you think of our chances to lobby the railroad for some more spurs to make it convenient to ship our cattle?” Murdoch cut a piece of his steak and began eating while Clem answered. “Well…Murdoch, money talks. As long as the association stands together, we should be able to…well…persuade the railroad to see its good business.” “Hey Murdoch, maybe you could send Scott to negotiate. He’s so slick he could sell a dead horse to an Indian.” Johnny finished with a grin. Johnny almost choked on the piece of bread he’d just stuffed in his mouth when he saw the glare he got from his father. ‘Should just keep my mouth shut.’ He thought. He risked another glance at his father in time to see his mouth turn up. “That might be a very good idea, Johnny. I think Scott could go toe to toe with Crocker and Huntington and besides…” He smiled at Johnny, “Then he wouldn’t be slickering us.” Johnny laughed and raised his glass in a toast which his father returned and they enjoyed the shared memory of how Scott cornered the two of them for this trip. Johnny found himself relaxing and enjoying the company of the older men. As they finished their meal, Clem motioned for the bill. Murdoch started to pull out his billfold when Clem’s hand on his arm stopped him. “No Murdoch this one’s on me.” Murdoch smiled a little before nodding and added, “Fine Clem. Let’s go into the club and have a scotch. Johnny?” Johnny looked from one to the other and as he shook his head to decline, but he found himself saying, “Sure. I’ll join you.” Clem threw his arm over Johnny’s shoulder and escorted him over to the double doors lined with leaded glass. Murdoch got there first and opened the door and gestured for the two of them to go ahead. Johnny threw a quick questioning glance at his father as he went into the dark smoky room. “Over here.” Clem instructed as they found an empty table. A waiter dressed in a dark suit came to take their drink order. “What will you gentlemen have?” “My good man, please bring your finest scotch if you will.” Clem answered. Johnny raised his eyebrows, and spoke up. “Do you have any tequila?” Before the waiter could answer, Clem broke in, “Johnny my boy, tonight you’re going to experience whisky so smooth your Scottish ancestors will be green with envy.” Murdoch chuckled, as Johnny looked from one to the other before smiling and saying, “This I gotta try.” Both men chuckled and Murdoch shuffled the deck cards a few times. “Anyone for a friendly game?” “Sure thing Murdoch. I could use some spending money in San Francisco.” Johnny put in quickly as he tried to focus his eyes anywhere except the paintings on the wall. Failing miserably, he hoped the drinks would come soon. Murdoch noticed that Johnny couldn’t take his eyes off them and chuckled. “They’re really quite a collection, aren’t they son?” Johnny’s mouth turned up in a smile and he nodded in agreement. Clem looked around and smiled, “This is the finest collection of nude beauties this side of Saint Louis.” Murdoch dealt the cards as the waiter put down their drinks. Clem lit a cigar and poked it in Johnny’s direction. “Johnny did your father tell you about the other time you attended a cattlemen’s association meeting?” Johnny’s eyes darted from Clem to his father in confusion as he cocked his head. “No…no he didn’t.” Murdoch chuckled as he looked at his hand. “I don’t think I ever told him about that.” “You couldn’t have been more than a year old and we were just forming the association. We were at Lancer drawing up the terms and Murdoch was showing you off. If I recall, you were running more than walking. Your poor mama was chasing after you and trying to keep all of us fed while we worked out the agreements. And then…well I probably shouldn’t say.” Clem stopped and flicked the ash off his cigar into the ashtray. Johnny leaned over, curious. “You shouldn’t say what?” Clem looked at Murdoch who just shrugged his shoulders. “Well son, let’s just say you made a good showing at the first cattlemen’s association meeting.” “What do you mean?” “Well….you had been into everything all day and your mother had just finished giving you a bath when you got away from her and came streaking into the living room and demanded to be picked up.” Both men started chuckling at the memory, as Johnny covered his eyes and shook his head. “Don’t tell me…” Johnny groaned. “I’m afraid so son.” “So all these ranchers remember that?” “Not all of them….but most.” Both men chuckled again at Johnny’s nonplussed expression at this very unwelcome piece of information. The rest of the evening passed quickly and the men were just leaving the club to call it a night. As Johnny passed out of the room, a dark haired man in the corner playing cards with two other men caught his eye. He found himself staring into a pair of light blue eyes. He knew this man, but couldn’t place him. Something about him was familiar but nothing came to him. Before he could figure it out he heard Murdoch’s voice. Johnny took one last look at the man who was now dealing the cards, before he turned to follow his father upstairs. ‘Who is he?’ He asked himself as he entered his room. A feeling of uncertainty settled over him as he got himself undressed and ready for bed. Johnny looked around the lavish room in awe. Since their arrival in San Francisco that afternoon, he’d done nothing but gawk at everything he saw. The tall buildings towering over the cobble lined streets, and the bustle of activity everywhere he looked; unnerved him just a bit as he, Murdoch and Clem shared a coach ride from the train depot to the hotel. He caught his father’s amused look when he stopped dead in the lobby downstairs staring at a monstrous crystal chandelier. He’s never seen anything as lavish as this hotel. His boots sunk down into the carpeting and the doors had leaded glass etched in intricate designs. The suite Murdoch had booked for them had a sitting room, two bedrooms and a water closet. The bellboy had offered to unpack for them, but Murdoch had given him a tip and sent the man on his way. ‘Murdoch sure don’t let all these fancy things bother him.’ Johnny mused as he turned to look out his bedroom window. He admired the sunset as it set on the horizon, reflecting off the water. He heard a knock on the door and his name muffled by the heavy door. “Come in.” He called. He turned and saw Murdoch poke his head around the corner of the door. “Ready?” Johnny smiled slightly, “Sure.” He pulled his dark brown jacket off the back of a chair and put it on, smoothing down the sleeves. He glanced in the full length mirror once as he followed his father into the sitting room frowning at his reflection. His ordinary dark brown pants and matching jacket looked foreign and out of place on him. He shrugged as he joined his father and thought, ‘Oh well, I’m here to fit in.’ He reached out to grab the beveled glass door knob and couldn’t help a smile as his beaded bracelet slid out from under his jacket sleeve. ‘Not so ordinary after all,’ he grinned and felt better. Murdoch walked down the curving stair case into the bustling lobby searching for his friends from the association. While the meetings didn’t officially start until tomorrow, he knew many of them would be here tonight. He was anticipating a good meal, drinks, and a rousing hand or two of poker after dinner. He hoped Johnny wouldn’t mind spending another evening or two with a bunch of old men. He promised himself that the day after tomorrow, he and Johnny would do San Francisco up right. There was so much he wanted to show him. He suspected Johnny would have a better time if he’d come here with his brother, but for now he hoped his feisty son would be patient with his old man and opt for a tamer adventure in San Francisco. “Over here son.” He directed Johnny toward the dining room. “Murdoch! Johnny!” Clem called across the elegant dining room. Murdoch shook his head and motioned for Johnny to go ahead of him while he spoke a few words in the ear of a passing waiter. Murdoch pulled out his chair and sat down, then he frowned at his old friend, “Clem. This isn’t a cattle auction. You don’t have to go around bellowing at me across the room.” Murdoch took a sip of his water and he noticed Johnny was trying hard not to laugh. “Oh come on Murdoch. The Cattlemen’s Association is in town. We’ve got to let everyone know we’re here don’t we?” That did it, Johnny burst out laughing and Murdoch joined in. “I guess you’ve got a point, Clem.” As dinner was completed, the waiter brought Murdoch the check. Clem made a grab for it and Murdoch expertly held it out of his reach. “Oh no. This one’s mine.” He pulled out a few bills and handed them quickly to the waiter. “Let’s go. I think I hear Tim shuffling the cards from here.” Murdoch stood and started out of the crowded dining room followed closely by Clem and Johnny. Murdoch turned back, “Coming, Johnny?” Johnny looked at Murdoch and toward the front door of the hotel, “Actually Murdoch, I was thinking of taking a look around.” Murdoch frowned slightly, “Johnny I was hoping you’d meet some more of the members tonight.” Before he could go on, Clem broke in, “Let him go Murdoch. He’ll meet all of them tomorrow and something tells me this young man could find a lot more excitement on his own than if he spent the evening with us.” Murdoch nodded and smiled, “That’s what I’m afraid of. Exactly what kind of *excitement* did you have in mind?” Johnny gave his father his best innocent smile, “Just takin’ a look around Murdoch. That’s all…honest.” Murdoch smiled and shook his head at Johnny’s audacity, “All right, just don’t be too late and John….stay out of trouble.” He finished firmly. Johnny smiled his most charming smile that lit up his eyes and nodded that left the two men smiling in his wake. “He’ll be fine, Murdoch. Come on, there’s Tim.” Clem pointed toward the card room. Murdoch took on last look at Johnny’s departing back and followed his friend into the dark room. Johnny walked around the fancy dressed people in the bustling lobby, his eyes firmly fixed on the front door. He stepped around a couple of ladies who almost ran right into him, “Excuse me ma’am.” As he reached the front door, he was surprised that as he reached for the handle a man in a dark suit, opened the door with a polite, “Allow me sir.” “Gracias.” Johnny replied automatically and started through the door and ran smack into a man coming in from outside. “Pardon me.” The man said. “Sorry….” Johnny muttered as he looked into the pale blue eyes of the man he saw in San Jose. The man gave him a hard look and said, “Do I know you?” Johnny’s eyes took in every feature and shook his head as the memory eluded him once again. “You look familiar to me too. Just can’t place ya.” In spite of a growing concern, Johnny didn’t feel threatened by this man. Whatever memory this man was bringing up, it wasn’t a bad one. “Sirs. You’re blocking the door. May I suggest taking this inside?” The doorman politely suggested. Johnny shook his head, “No need. I was just heading out.” “Perhaps you could join me later for a drink, and we can figure it out.” Johnny looked the man over and started to refuse, but changed his mind. ‘Better to know what kind of trouble this might be.’ He thought. “Sure. I’ll see ya around.” He turned and left the hotel. Johnny walked down the street not really seeing anything. His mind was awash with trying to place the man. ‘The Gambler’ is how he now thought of him. He was sure he’d never had a problem with him. ‘Maybe I worked for him once.’ Johnny shook his head at that thought. He couldn’t believe he’d forget anyone he’d worked for. Johnny’s thoughts were brought up short as he heard an angry voice yell at him. “Hey you! Watch where you’re going!” Johnny jumped a bit as he realized he’d wandered into the street and had narrowly missed being knocked down by a wagon drawn by two heavy draft horses. He felt himself flush with chagrin to think he’d been so lost in his thoughts that he hadn’t even noticed them. He made his way across the street to a lush area full of trees and grass. It looked like one of the pictures in that book on San Francisco Murdoch had. He remembered it said there were places like this called parks. He saw a nice large rock off to the side where he could watch the nightlife of the city pass by. He made himself comfortable as he watched the city light up with the backdrop of the final rays of the sun as it sank into the horizon. Murdoch drank the last of his whisky and folded as Tim raised the bet once again. “Sorry Tim, too rich for my blood.” Tim laughed as he raked in the pot once again. He’d been gloating about his current winning streak and the other men at the table looked on indulgently. Tim had suffered a lot of business loses lately and the other men didn’t mind the fact he was revealing in winning the ten dollar pot. “So Murdoch, how’s it feel to be a papa again?” Murdoch looked up from where he was dealing the cards, at Clay Russell. “We’ll Clay, I’ve always been a father, but it’s good having them home. Real good.” “I heard you brought one of your boy’s with you. So where is he?” Clay rubbed his mustache once before picking up his cards.” “John’s taking a look around the city on his own tonight. You’ll meet him tomorrow.” “I thought you were going to bring Scott?” The man persisted. “I was, but he sprained his ankle a few days ago, so John came instead.” “He’s a fine boy.” Clem put in. Tim leaned back in his chair and took a puff of his cigar, “We’ll look forward to meeting him. Now are we going to play or sit around like little old ladies at a church social.” The men laughed and Murdoch replied, “It’s your turn Tim. If you’d start paying attention to the game, maybe I could win some of my money back.” Tim’s eyebrows raised in surprise, and he threw a coin into the middle of the table, as he glared at the cards inn his hand. Murdoch laughed as he started dealing cards to those who needed them. He glanced across the room and froze. ‘No!’ His heart raced as he recognized the man in the corner. Murdoch felt the cards in his hands start to bend as he grasped them harder and harder. He pulled his eyes away from the man in the corner and had to tell himself to relax his grip on the cards. “Murdoch? Are you okay?” Clem asked in a worried voice. Murdoch shook his head feeling dazed, “What?” Clem placed his hand on Murdoch’s shoulder and looked at him closely. “You’re white as a sheet. You look like you’ve seen a ghost.” Murdoch looked at Clem, his friend’s face seemed to waver in front of him and he shook his head once again. He could see the concerned looks from the other men at the table, but their faces were a blur as he tried to force air back into his lungs. Finally taking a deep breath, he managed to whisper, “I’m fine.” Scraping his chair back, he rose on shaky legs. “It’s been a long day. I’m going to call it a night.” “Murdoch, we’re in the middle of a hand.” Tim complained. Clem threw Tim a scowl, “It’s no problem. Go on Murdoch. Get some rest.” Murdoch walked out of the card room on still shaky legs. His only thought was to find Johnny. He had to find him, get him away, take him home, make sure he was safe. Those thoughts kept pounding in his brain with each beat of his heart. He looked wildly around the still busy lobby and made his way to the front desk. His sense of dread for his son made him grow angry at the sight of the empty desk, so he rang the bell several times to get the attention of the clerk. The man hurried from the back room, smoothing down his hair, looking harassed, “Sir. May I help you?” “My son. Have you seen my son?” Murdoch croaked out. “What?” The man asked in confusion. Murdoch lost his patience and reached across the desk to grab the man by the shirt front. He practically hauled the clerk over the top of the desk as he gave him a shake. “I don’t have time for this! Where’s my son!” “I….I….don’t know! I swear…..please!” The man squeaked as his face got redder. Murdoch gave the man another shake and let him go. “If you see him, tell him to go to our room and stay there.” Murdoch started to walk away, turning once again toward the desk and the visibly shaken man, he added, “And let me know.” Murdoch reached the stairs and took them two at a time hoping against all hope that Johnny had already returned and was safely ensconced in their room. His mind was awhirl with his plans for their escape. No trains were running this late, but maybe they could hire a buggy. ‘Hell, I’ll buy the damn thing.’ He thought as he struggled to get the key in the door. His heart sank as he strode across the empty room checking the bedrooms. The heels of his boots clicked as he walked off the thick throw rug onto the polished oak floor then turned and paced once again across the room. Murdoch wiped his hand over his face and he realized he was in a cold sweat. Drawing a long breath and holding it for a moment, he fumbled for his handkerchief and wiped his face dry. With a resigned sigh, he flopped down into the leather chair and tried to relax. A part of him knew he was overreacting and as soon as Johnny came back, they would leave. He knew he needed to apologize as well to the desk clerk for his uncalled for behavior. Johnny watched the city as it lit up for the night. He marveled at how bright it became. He watched the lamp lighter go from street light to street light, carefully adjusting the flame. A group of four young men dressed stylishly in dark suits walked quickly down the sidewalk laughing and joking with each other, and Johnny wondered idly where they were going. A breeze blew through the park and he shivered as he felt the cold air cut through the thin material of his suit coat. He pulled it tighter around himself, unwilling to go in any sooner than he had to. He was enjoying the solitude and reflecting on what an amazing trip this turned out to be. He was actually enjoying the time he was spending with Murdoch even though he wasn’t feeling all that ready to resume his role as an honorary member of the Cattlemen’s Association. His thoughts turned to The Gambler as an uneasy feeling returned. His mind could almost grasp the memory, but as soon as it started to materialize it blew away like the fog that was starting to settle into the city. Another gust of wind tugged at his dark hair and with a sigh he gave up his place on the rock in the little park. He took a step and he had to smile as he realized how stiff he’d become from the inactivity. He took a couple of wobbly steps before he stretched out his muscles and walked slowly back to the hotel. Once again as he reached for the door, the doorman opened it with a courtly, “Allow me sir.” Johnny nodded to the man and walked through the door toward the staircase. Johnny turned as he heard his name called out across the lobby. He stood where he was, a bit braced as the desk clerk practically ran up to him. “Mr. Lancer. Your father left word for you that he needs to see you right away.” Johnny felt all his senses go on immediate alert. “Where is he?” Johnny started to look past the man toward the card room where he had last seen his father. “I believe he’s waiting for you upstairs, sir.” The man looked relieved he’d passed over the burden that had laid heavily on his shoulders since Murdoch had man-handled him. “Thanks.” Johnny turned to head once again for the stairs. He felt another quiver of uneasiness wash over him as he wondered why his father would summon him with such urgency. His foot was on the first step, when he heard a soft voice speak behind him. “Boy, we need to talk.” Johnny turned in surprise to see the man; the gambler, right behind him. He raised an eyebrow at the familiarity and shook his head. “It’s gonna have to wait.” “This can’t wait. I heard that clerk call you Lancer. Johnny Lancer?” Johnny turned around and looked at the man once again. His eyes raked the man’s features and once again he felt a surge of recognition. He shook his head, “I know you mister, but I can’t place you.” “I’ve had the same feeling about you, but until now, I didn’t know for sure. It’s a miracle I’ve found you boy. A miracle.” The man looked around and realized they were blocking the staircase. “Why don’t we go to the bar and talk?” Johnny shook his head, “No. I can’t. My father needs to see me.” He started once again up the stairs only to be stopped by a hand on his arm. He turned in surprise and shook the man’s hand off. “Let go” His voice was a low growl of warning. “Johnny, please. Come with me. I believe your father wants to talk to you about me. Don’t you want to know more before he does?” The man’s voice was soft and Johnny’s curiosity was peaked. “One drink and you better make it good.” Johnny said shortly and led the way to the bar. Quickly they were settled at a table in the corner of the dark room. They each had a whisky in front of them. The man drank his in two gulps and watched at Johnny took a tentative sip and waited. “Get it said, mister. You said you know me? Who are you?” The Gambler set his glass on the table and locked eyes with Johnny. “My name is Madrid. Roberto Madrid. I’m your Papa. Don’t you remember?” Johnny sat in shock looking at the man as his memory of this man returned. He felt light headed and sick to his stomach all at the same time as realization crashed down on him. He gripped his glass until his knuckles turned white and he tried to will the room to stop spinning around him. He felt the man’s hand once again on his arm. “Johnny it’s me. Do you remember?” Johnny nodded, but still couldn’t find his voice. Roberto went on. “You were only six years old when your mother left me. I was devastated to lose my family.” Johnny finally found his voice. “You stole me from my father!” Accusation ringing clearly in his voice. “Don’t call me that! You don’t have the right to call me that!” Johnny’s voice grew louder. Roberto held his hand up. “Alright then.” His voice was even, “Johnny. I loved you and your mother. She was very unhappy with Murdoch and she was going to leave whether or not she left with me. She was fed up and she’d made up her mind. You were her baby. She was not going to leave without you, no matter what. It was her decision, but I was happy to have you both. Do you not remember?” At hearing this and realizing this man may have the answers he’d desperately sought and that his father was unwilling or unable to supply, Johnny nodded and relaxed a bit. He took a deep breath to calm himself, “I do remember now. I….I remember you were good to us….to me.” Johnny watched as the gambler smiled and once again, Johnny was hit with memories of this man. A thought struck him and was out his mouth before he’d had time to think twice. “My mother used your name, so I used it too.” He waited to see if there was any recognition and when he saw none he added, “You ever hear of me? Johnny Madrid?” Roberto shook his head. “No….not that I recall. I looked for you and your mother for a couple of years. I had to move on. I went back east for a few years, then I went back home to Spain. I had some family business to take care of. I just returned recently to California.” Johnny nodded and a few pieces fell into place that made up the puzzle of his life. His mother had rambled on about Spain and he’d always wondered how she knew so much, but he’d never asked. Realizing how much time went by and the fact his father was waiting for him, he finished his drink and stood up. “Look. I can’t talk to you anymore right now. This is all such a…” He shook his head, as he was at a loss for words to describe the shock he felt at the sudden turn in his life. Since returning to Lancer, he had a lot of mixed feelings toward his mother, but one feeling he’d been harboring was the pure anger he had at the man she’d left with. Now he was suddenly trying to reconcile his feelings with the reality that once again slapped him in the face. “S….Johnny, I’ll be staying here all week. Will you talk with me again? If there’s anything you need to know, just ask.” Johnny nodded and turned to leave as his father’s angry voice rang out across the room. “Get away from my son!” Murdoch shouted. Johnny looked up in surprise as he watched his father stride across the room. He felt time shift as suddenly everything was in slow motion. Roberto stepped in front of Johnny to face the angry man. “Lancer. Johnny and I were just talking. That’s all.” Murdoch’s face was red and Johnny had never seen him so angry. He was suddenly very afraid for his father and he stepped up to him, taking hold of his arm. “Come on Murdoch, let’s go.” “No! This man stole my wife and son and he’s going to pay for it. Once and for all he’s going to pay!” Turning to the man once again, Murdoch spat, “I told you once that if I ever saw you again, I’d kill you. You’ve ruined enough of our life; you stay away from my son or I’ll make good on my promise.” He pulled a small derringer out and pointed it at the man. “Murdoch, calm down. It’s okay. We were just talking….” “Get the hell out of my way boy. I’ll deal with you later!” Time speeded up for Johnny, with the sound of wind ringing in his ears, he stepped forward into Murdoch and tried to grab the gun. The sound of a muffled gunshot stopped time as father and son slumped to the floor. Johnny sank to the floor as his remaining senses registered that he’d been shot. His mind shrieked with blazing pain, and he knew it was bad. He couldn’t move, and he couldn’t cry out. His entire world was red and with his last thought he prayed for it to end. Long moments went by and he was still. Off in the distance, he could hear people talking but he couldn’t make out the words. He tried to call to them, but they didn’t seem to be able to hear him. He tried to raise his arm, but his body wouldn’t obey. With a sigh of defeat he wasn’t sure if it was worth the effort and he began to drift toward….what? He tried once again to focus his thoughts but another wave of pain filled him. A stray thought struck him. ‘Maybe I’m dead. Maybe they’re all wrong and the pain doesn’t stop, but goes on forever.’ That thought made him a bit sad as the pain faded to a more tolerable level. He didn’t know whether to laugh or cry as darkness settled around him. Murdoch sank to the floor with the dead weight of his son. His mind was a blank as he automatically tried to stop the gush of blood that was spreading out around his fingers. He heard people screaming and milling around, even at this late hour. He felt a hand on his shoulder and looked up into Clem’s drawn face. He barely noticed his disheveled appearance as Clem had obviously been getting ready for bed. “Murdoch, we’ve got to get Johnny to the hospital. There’s a carriage waiting.” Clem said softly and slowly not at all sure Murdoch could understand. Clem used all his strength to pull Murdoch away as the doorman took his place holding a folded cloth over the wound in Johnny’s chest. Two men bent down to pick Johnny up but were stopped by Murdoch’s hoarse voice. “No….not him. Stay away from my son!” He pointed a shaky finger at Roberto. Roberto nodded his head and set his mouth in a grim line, but stepped back to allow another man to take his place. The men carefully picked Johnny up and walked in unison to the waiting carriage. The doorman stepped into the carriage along with Johnny; still keeping pressure on the wound. Murdoch stumbled into the carriage and stared helplessly at his pale son. He counted the barely perceptible rise of Johnny’s chest and prayed for his son to live. He looked at Clem who just shook his head in regret over the events of the night. They reached the hospital fairly quickly, but to the three men, it seemed like hours. Once they reached the hospital, they were all pushed aside and Johnny was rushed away from them by men in white coats. Murdoch desperately wanted to go with him, but Clem reasoned with him, “Come on Murdoch. We need to wait here. We don’t want to get in the doctor’s way right now. They’re doing everything they can for him. This is the finest hospital on the west coast.” Murdoch nodded grimly and looked at his son’s blood drying on his hands. He grimaced at the thought. ‘His son’s blood on his hands’ kept repeating over and over in his mind. Finally, he sat on a bench in the waiting room and ran his hands though his hair and covered his face. “What have I done? What have I done.” Clem watched helplessly as he witnessed something he never thought he’d see. He’d been Murdoch’s friend through the loss of his first wife and son; He’d seen him through Maria’s betrayal and the loss of Johnny, and recently the loss of Paul. In all those times he’d never seen his friend like this. Those times, Murdoch had held it in. All the pain silently eating away at him. He let no one get close to him. This time was different, this time Murdoch was experiencing the tragedy of this night and Clem was afraid it would destroy him. Hours went by and the light from the early morning sky was beginning to shine through the hospital windows. No word for hours since a sober faced nurse had informed them that the doctors were going to operate. Murdoch sat silently. He hadn’t responded when Clem asked him if he wanted a cup of coffee. Clem had forced it into his hand and Murdoch drank it without noticing. Murdoch was staring at a corner in the room. Focusing his eyes and refusing to look away was the only way he could cling to his sanity. His worry and regret overwhelmed him and he was so lost in his own misery, he started when the doctor came into the waiting room. “Gentlemen. I’m Doctor Phillips, the head surgeon.” The doctor waited until he was sure he had their attention before moving further into the room. “How is my son?” Murdoch croaked as he struggled to his feet. “We did as much as we could. The bullet was thankfully a small caliber, but it hit the sternum and shattered into pieces. I removed as much bone and shrapnel as I could, but…” Murdoch’s tortured eyes pinned the man, “But what?” “There is still a piece I wasn’t able to reach. I need to go deeper, but he’s not strong enough for that. It’s resting against the wall of his heart. He was starting to go into shock so I had to stop the operation. I can’t go in again until he is stronger and more stable.” “Can I see him?” “He’s being cleaned up and of course he’ll sleep for several hours, but you can see him for a few minutes.” Murdoch followed the doctor through the swinging doors to a smaller room. He waited inside as the nurses and orderlies finished moving his son onto the bed. As they stepped back he walked on wooden legs to Johnny’s side. Murdoch’s heart did a double beat as he lifted up Johnny’s hand, stained with his own blood like his own and brought the fingers to his lips. “I love you son. I’m here Johnny.” He squeezed the fingers and noticed how pale Johnny was. His chest was swathed in bandages and he was unnaturally still. He turned questioning eyes toward the doctor as he noticed the leather straps pinning Johnny to the bed. A nurse was fastening a cuff around Johnny’s other arm and was moving around the bed making sure all the straps were secure. “We need to keep him immobile to prevent that shard moving. If it slips down in the chest cavity, I might not be able to get to it.” “If you can’t get it out?” “Your son will die.” Murdoch turned back to Johnny and watched as the nurse fastened his remaining arm to the bed. “He’s going to be scared when he wakes up. He won’t know what’s going on.” “I’ll have a nurse with him at all times, sir. He won’t be alone.” Murdoch pointed to the dark tube running from Johnny’s nose to the pillow behind him, “What’s that for?’ “We need to keep him hydrated and medicated. It’s the easiest way under the circumstances. I’ll leave it in until after the second surgery at least.” The doctor noticed the lines of worry on Murdoch’s face, “Don’t worry, we’ll take good care of him. Now you need to leave us to do our job here.” Murdoch sighed with regret and had to fight back the tears that formed in his eyes. At the doctor’s gentle prodding to leave, he bent down and kissed Johnny on the forehead. He brushed the dark hair out of his eyes and whispered, “I’ll be back soon son. I won’t leave you alone ever again.” “Give him four hours Mr. Lancer. He won’t be awake before then.” Murdoch nodded, “I’m going to go wire my other son and get cleaned up. Then I will be back. I made a promise to my son that I intend to keep.” Murdoch walked out to the lobby to be met by a worried looking Clem. “The doctor says he’ll be awake in a few hours. I’m going to wire Scott and get changed, then I’ll come right back.” Clem started to open his mouth, but before he could say anything, two uniformed man stepped up. “I’m Deputy Constable Dargan, this is Sergeant White, and you are under arrest for the attempted murder of your son.” “What? It was an accident!” “Come along peacefully sir. You don’t want to make a scene.” The Sergeant suggested. “No! I’m not going anywhere! I have to be here for my son when he wakes up!” Murdoch asserted. Clem stepped in before things got out of hand. “Gentlemen, let me talk to my friend.” He took Murdoch’s arm and whispered, “Come on Murdoch. They’re just doing their job. Go with them. I’ll find a lawyer and have you out of there in a couple of hours. There were plenty of witnesses to testify that it was an accident.” Murdoch looked over his shoulder toward Johnny’s room, “But I have to be here for Johnny.” “Murdoch, be reasonable. Don’t make this worse than it has to be. I promise I’ll do my best to get you out right way. I’ll wire Scott too.” “First thing. Wire Scott. Then the lawyer.” Murdoch insisted. “You can count on me Murdoch.” Clem shook his head at the sight of Murdoch with slumped shoulders walking between the two officers out the door. He left soon after and headed to send a wire to Murdoch’s oldest son with the grim news. Doctor Phillips held his stethoscope against Johnny’s bandaged chest and listened in silence. After a moment, he nodded and slipped the ear pieces around his neck. He picked up a chart and made a few notations with a stubby pencil. The gray haired man glanced at the young nurse and his mustache twitched as he considered his answer. “So far so good, Nurse Hansen. His heart beat is strong and his pulse is steady.” The doctor gently raised first one, then the other of Johnny’s eyelids. “Soon, I think. Has his father returned yet?” The brunet nurse shook her head, “I haven’t seen anyone.” “I wonder what’s keeping him? His father was adamant he wanted to be here.” The doctor shook his head once again, “Help me get this neck brace in place. I need to make sure he’s completely immobilized.” The nurse went around to the other side of Johnny’s bed and helped the doctor slide a brace that resembled two small pillows into place. One pillow was placed on each side of his head and the doctor took a soft leather strap and began tightening it up over Johnny’s forehead. “Hold that gauze in place.” He quietly instructed the nurse making sure the gauze was in place protecting Johnny’s skin from the leather. The doctor checked Johnny over once more and instructed the nurse, “Keep him calm when he wakes up, and send someone to get me right away. Give him another dose of morphine in thirty minutes. I want to keep him pain free so he doesn’t struggle.” “Yes doctor.” The nurse said as she took up a chair next to the bed to wait for her patient to wake up. Murdoch Lancer paced the confines of his cell. Five strides to the brick wall, turn, five strides back. He grasped the bars in frustration and waited. It had been over an hour since Clem had left with the attorney he’d hired. Ira Hayes was supposed to be one of the best. Murdoch hadn’t been all that impressed. He’d been expecting someone…well someone of greater stature. This man barely cast a shadow. He was thin and couldn’t have been more than five foot, six. His silver hair was offset by salt and pepper thick eyebrows that Murdoch found himself staring at instead of listening closely. Clem had prodded him several times when Murdoch had lapsed into silence under the man’s stare. Murdoch had told the story over and over as Ira probed for every detail. He didn’t understand why this was so important right now. All he wanted was to be released so he could get to the hospital to be there when Johnny woke up. He reached for his watch and swallowed his irritation when he discovered it had been confiscated along with all his other belongings by the constable. He glanced at the shadows and estimated that three hours had gone by. He hoped Johnny would stay asleep until he was released. He hated to think that his boy might wake up in a strange place without anyone there to assure him. Johnny had been alone all his life. It was unfair that now that he had a family, he should ever have to be alone again. Murdoch ran his hands through his hair and started pacing once more. He’d completed two more circuits, when his attention was drawn to the sound of the door being unlocked. He rushed to the front of the cell and grasped the bars as he watched Clem and Ira walk in. Relief washed over him as Clem gave him a slight smile. Ira quickly took charge of the conversation, “Murdoch, I’ve talked to the prosecuting attorney and he won’t drop the charges.” Murdoch’s face fell and he gripped the bars until his knuckles turned white. The attorney went on, “But I did get him to agree to bail with conditions.” Murdoch’s eyebrows raised, “What conditions?” “You can’t leave San Francisco, you may not have access to a firearm, and you will not be allowed near the victim without court ordered supervision.” “Court ordered supervision? What exactly does that mean?” Murdoch felt outraged at the suggestion he may do further harm to his own son. “You can’t visit Johnny unless I accompany you or one of the deputies is present.” “Murdoch, I know you wouldn’t hurt the boy, but the court is required to protect the victim in this case. It will only be until we can either get the charges dropped or we go to court.” “When will I go before the judge?” Murdoch asked. “You’ll be arraigned tomorrow at 1 pm. You’ll be before Judge Tolliver. I believe you know him?” “Yes, I’ve known Judge Tolliver for years.” “Good, that will make it much easier. While you arrange bail, I’m going to go to the hotel and get statements from any of the witnesses and character statements from the Cattlemen.” “I’ll be in touch as soon as I have anything else. Let me know when you need me to accompany you to the hospital. For now, I’ve arranged for a deputy to go with you today as soon as you’re released.” Murdoch nodded; grateful in spite of the circumstances. “Thank you Ira. I’ll be in touch. I plan to spend as much time as I can at the hospital with my son.” Murdoch turned to Clem as Ira left the room. “Well?” he questioned bracing himself. “The bail is set at $5000.00, Murdoch. I took the liberty of stopping by Wells and Fargo. They told me they’d lend you the money, but you need to sign these papers.” Clem handed the papers to Murdoch along with a pencil. Murdoch took the sheets of paper and sat on the bunk. The cell was dark, so he had to hold the papers at an angle in order to read all the print. His face was red by the time he finished. “They want me to put up the ranch for collateral.” He ground out between clenched teeth. “It’s only for a little while Murdoch. You’ll pay them back with interest when this is all sorted out. They won’t get the ranch….that is unless you jump bail.” Murdoch glared at his friend before he realized Clem was trying to make a joke to cut the tension. He made an effort to smile and with a flourish signed the agreements. He got up and thrust the papers back at Clem. “Hurry, please. Johnny will be waking up at anytime.” Clem started for the door. “I’ll be back as soon as I can, don’t worry.” Murdoch watched until Clem disappeared before starting his endless pacing once again. Five strides to the wall, turn, five strides back. Scott was reclining on the couch with a blanket covering his lap. His foot was propped up on a pillow and he was reading a book, lost in the authors travels in India. A solid knock on the front door roused him from another world, but before he could respond, Teresa called, “Don’t get up. I’ll get it.” Teresa opened the heavy door to Red Jones, the swamper/message delivery man from Green River. He took his hat off at the sudden appearance of Teresa, “Miss Teresa. I have a telegram for Scott. It’s marked urgent.” Scott flung the blanket off his lap and swung his legs to the floor. He was fumbling around to get his crutches when Teresa rushed over and commanded. “Stay right there Scott Lancer.” She thrust the telegram in his face. “Hurry, read it.” Red stood just inside the door fingering his hat as he waited for instructions. Neither Scott or Teresa remembered he was there in their concern over what news the telegram wrought. Scott tore open the envelope and with shaky fingers and a feeling of dread unfolded the thin paper. He was afraid it was news of his grandfather whom he worried about as he had written his health was not the best these days. When he read the brief message, he felt a slight relief it wasn’t his grandfather, but his heart did a double beat when he read, ‘Johnny.’ He looked at Teresa. “It’s from a friend of Murdoch’s….” he stopped when he saw the terror in Teresa’s eyes. “No, Murdoch’s okay. It’s Johnny, he’s been hurt. He’s at Saint Francis Hospital. It doesn’t say anything else though.” Scott turned the page over, even though he knew that’s all it said. Scott saw Red over his shoulder. “Thanks Red. Will you send a telegram back to my father letting him know I’m on my way?” He fished out a dollar and tossed it to the waiting man. “Yes sir Scott. Thanks. Ah…I sure hope Johnny’s gonna be okay.” “So do we Red. So do we.” Scott replied. Red left the house and the front door closed with a bang. Teresa looked at Scott with tears in her eyes. “What could have happened, Scott?” “I don’t know, but I intend to find out.” Scott said as he got the crutches under him and stood up. “I’m going with you.” Teresa declared, her chin jutting out and her eyes challenging Scott to deny her. Scott turned and looked at the young girl he now thought of as a sister and gently told her, “No Teresa. You need to stay here. I promise to send word as soon as I get there. I won’t leave you in the dark. I just have to concentrate on Johnny and frankly having you along will slow me down.” Teresa’s hands went to her hips, and Scott was sure he was going to be getting a piece of her mind. “Please Teresa, don’t make this harder. I have to get to Johnny and if I have to also make sure you’re being escorted like a proper young lady should, it will slow me down. I’m sorry honey. I hope you’ll understand?” Teresa melted under his logic. “All right Scott. Just take care of yourself, though I don’t know how you’ll manage on crutches.” “My ankle feels a lot better. If you’ll bring me one of Murdoch’s canes I think I can manage just as well with that.” Teresa shook her head in resignation, but did as she was asked and produced a dark maple cane. Scott hefted it and carefully tried putting weight on his injured foot. A dull pain throbbed through his leg but it was manageable as he took a few steps trying out the cane. “I’ll go upstairs and pack for you. And don’t look at me like that Scott Lancer. Don’t forget who helps wash your clothes, and folds them, and puts them away. I can certainly pack them into a valise.” With a smile she turned and left the room leaving Scott to deal with his embarrassment. Scott hobbled over to the ranch safe and carefully bent over to work the combination. He pulled out the cash box and helped himself to almost all the cash, leaving just a little for expenses. He walked over to the blue chair and sat down gratefully while he waited for Teresa to return. It was going to be a long trip and the not knowing was eating at his insides. He closed his eyes and prayed for his brother to be all right. Nurse Hansen sat near the bed and read her book. At times her eyes drifted to the motionless young man. He looked to be about her age, but he could be younger. At least in sleep he looked younger, but he seemed to be close to her 20 years. She felt herself to be attracted to this silent dark haired man, even though she’d never even spoken to him. She had always been serious as she worked her way through nursing school and now that she had this position at San Francisco’s finest hospital, she was determined that her career would not be waylaid by a handsome stranger. Her father was a doctor, and her grandfather was a doctor and someday she knew she’d be a doctor. It just took a lot of convincing and a lot of money for her to gain entrance into a male dominated medical school. She was determined, and she planned to show Doctor Phillips what she was made of so he would recommend her the next time the college board met. Her eyes were once again drawn to her patient and she thought she could detect a change. She placed her book on the side table and stood to look at him more closely. His features seemed more mobile even though he had not moved. She waited as she sensed he was coming around. In a soft voice she assured him, “It’s all right. You’re safe. It’s alright to open your eyes.” She was rewarded by a slight movement of one eye lid, then she saw through half closed lids the bluest eyes she’d ever seen. “Come on, you can do it.” She encouraged him. She gently held his wrist and took his pulse. His eyes opened wider and as she stared into the depths of his dark blue eyes, she saw confusion and fear. “It’s alright.” She assured him, “You’re at Saint Francis Hospital in San Francisco. Don’t try to move. It’s very important you stay still. I’ll be right back. I’m going to get the doctor.” Her patient’s eyes drifted closed and she was out the door to summon Doctor Phillips. Johnny opened his eyes once again to nothing but a stark white ceiling. He tried to turn his head and found he couldn’t. He tried to move his right arm and it was held in place. Sweat popped out on his forehead as cold fear gripped him. He flexed the muscles in his chest and told his body to flee, but nothing happened except more fear. ‘What’s happening?’ He asked himself as his breathing doubled. He felt his heart beating like it was trying to jump from his chest. ‘Think.’ He commanded himself as he tried to assess his situation. He felt no pain which was odd, but other than the uncomfortable feeling of not being able to move, he didn’t hurt. He tried to make sense of it all, when his memory returned in a flash, ‘Murdoch? Where’s Murdoch?’ He remembered that Murdoch has shot him, but after that he couldn’t remember anything. He knew his father would be here with him if he could, unless…Johnny closed his eyes. He didn’t want to think it but it was there anyway. Murdoch had been angry with him for talking to Roberto. He said he’d deal with him later. He still couldn’t believe his father wasn’t there. “Murdoch?” he called out in a weak voice barely above a whisper. No answer. Just silence. Johnny closed his eyes as a feeling of sheer helplessness washed over him. What could have been minutes or hours later, Johnny felt a hand on his cheek. He opened his eyes and stared into the gray eyes of an older man in a white coat. “I’m Doctor Phillips, Johnny. I’m taking care of you.” “Murdoch?” Johnny asked. The doctor shook his head, “I don’t know where he is son. I’m sure he’ll be along soon.” Johnny tried to struggle against the tight leather straps, but the doctor admonished him. “You need to stay perfectly still. The bullet glanced off your sternum and split apart inside. I removed all that I could but you still have a piece of shrapnel resting against your heart wall. It’s very important that you do not move. Do you understand.” Johnny’s eyes blinked once and he whispered, “Si.” “As soon as you are stronger, I’ll take you back in and remove it. You should be just fine.” The doctor assured him. Johnny’s eyes traveled to the offending tube in his nose and he coughed. He closed his eyes as a burning sensation scorched the back of his throat. “I’m sorry about the nasal tube Johnny. It’s necessary though. We can give you medication and keep you hydrated through it. I promise, I’ll take it out as soon as it’s no longer necessary.” Johnny felt the pain ease a bit as he stopped trying to swallow. For some reason he trusted this man, and with a couple of deep breaths, he tried to calm his nerves and relax into the bed. He closed his eyes and heard the doctor say he would check on him soon, but sleep was the best medicine he could prescribe. That’s the last sound Johnny heard before he felt a hand on his forehead, smoothing back his wild hair that had covered one eye. A soft tenor voice told him, “You’re going to be fine son. Just rest. Mi hijo, te amo.” Johnny started and tried to sit up. When he couldn’t do more than flinch he began struggling in earnest. Sweat popped out on his forehead and the soft voice became more urgent. “Hold still hijo. You are safe, my son. Shush….just relax….” The voice became soothing again as Johnny gave up his struggle and relaxed once again. Johnny opened his eyes and saw the man he’d called papa so many years ago. Unwanted tears filled his eyes and he fought down fury that he couldn’t do much more than blink them away. Roberto looked down on him with kindness which made Johnny feel that much more uncertain. ‘Where is Murdoch?’ he thought wildly. He strained to see what little of the room that he could only to see Roberto’s face smiling down at him. Roberto wiped at his brow with a cool damp cloth. “Gracias.” Johnny ground out. Roberto poured him a glass of water and helped him drink it carefully in small sips to get past the tube in his throat. “No. What are you doing here? Where’s Murdoch?” Roberto pulled a chair next to the bed and sat down. He leaned over so Johnny could see him without straining. “I’m sure your father will be here soon. Do you feel up to talking?” “About what?” Johnny’s voice though quiet, was strained. “What do you remember about me Johnny?” Johnny closed his eyes and thought. His mind was still in a fog but he’d dreamed about a dapple gray pony and a white sand beach. Something he hadn’t thought about in a long time. “There was a gray pony with a light mane.” “Yes! Yes, you called her Bonita.” Roberto smiled. “What else?” Johnny closed his eyes and thought as pieces of memories sorted themselves out until he could clearly see the scene in front of him. He opened his eyes in surprise. “You used to carry me on your shoulders and pretend to drop me, and my mama would scold you for scaring her.” Roberto chuckled as he too remembered those times, “Si your mama had a tongue on her.” He laughed and was rewarded with a half smile from Johnny. “Johnny, you have to believe me. I took you and your mother with me because I loved you both and I knew your mother was going to leave whether I took her or not. I thought we would be happy and we were, but she left me just like she left your father.” “She left me too.” Johnny said so quietly Roberto wasn’t sure he heard correctly. “Como?” He asked. Johnny looked at him intently and said slowly, “She…left…me….too.” Roberto’s face showed his distress. “I had no idea. She loved you so. You were her world. I can’t believe she’d do that. How old were you?” “Twelve, I guess. She told me I was old enough to make my own way and she was gone.” “Did you ever see her again?” Johnny’s eyes were downcast even though he couldn’t move his head. He was silent for a couple of minutes before he raised his eyes to meet Roberto’s. “Yes, I’d see her around, here and there. Last time I saw her she was on the arm of a rich man. A rich man’s whore, I guess is better than she could expect with me.” Johnny’s words were laced with anger and hurt. Roberto reached over and squeezed Johnny’s arm. “I’m sorry Johnny. She could have been so much more. I guess I never understood her.” His voice was full of regret. “Maybe none of us understood her. She left Murdoch, you, me….” Johnny trailed off. Before Roberto could respond, Doctor Phillips entered the room. “Good to see that you’re awake. Let me check you over.” The Doctor raised an eyebrow at the unfamiliar visitor. “I was just leaving. If Johnny needs anything, anything at all, get in touch with me at the Ambassador Hotel. Ask for Roberto Madrid.” “Of course Mister Madrid.” Roberto left the room as Johnny tried to compose himself after hearing his old name attached to another man. He tried to push the memories of his mother back below the surface, and was only marginally successful. After much poking and prodding, Johnny was ready to scream when the doctor finally finished his examination. He stuffed his stethoscope in the pocket of his coat and carefully polished his glasses before placing them back on his nose. “Well young man, you are doing much better today. Your heart rate is steady, your lungs are clear and with another days rest, we should be ready to remove that piece of lead and get you on the road to recovery.” “That’s good news!” Murdoch said as he pushed through the door with a smile of relief on his face. Johnny tried to turn his head toward his father’s voice but could do nothing more than move his eyes. Murdoch hovered into his line of sight and Johnny felt relief as he looked into his father’s intent blue eyes and saw the familiar worry lines on his face. “I’ll let you two visit awhile. One of the nurses will be in with some broth soon. I’ll check on you this evening, but I expect you to sleep as much as you can today.” Murdoch sat in the chair so recently vacated by Roberto and brushed Johnny’s hair out of his eyes. He leaned over so Johnny could see him. “I’m so sorry son. I never meant to hurt you.” “It’s okay, Murdoch. It was an accident. I’m…..” Johnny closed his eyes as he sought the words he needed to get out. “I shouldn’t of been talking to him. I’d seen him and he looked familiar, but it wasn’t until that night that I remembered.” “Son it was me. I took one look at Roberto and I lost control. In a split second there I would have killed him if I could have. For what he did to you and your mother and …..to me. What he cost us.” “Murdoch, she would have left anyway. Whether it was with Roberto or not, she would have left.” Johnny said gently. “She’s the leaving kind, Murdoch. She’s restless and wild. She’s never happy with what she has. She would have left even though you were good to her, and Roberto was good to her. It didn’t matter…..she left.” Johnny’s eyes began to drift shut as Murdoch sat and absorbed his son’s wise words; he bowed his head and mourned his lost life. Scott got off the train slowly in San Francisco. He felt very stiff and sore and was glad to finally get to his destination. He’d been traveling non stop since he left home for the last 8 hours and his ankle throbbed with each beat of his heart. He traveled light as he was having trouble maneuvering with his bum ankle. Grasping the cane in one hand and a small valise in another, he hailed a hansom cab. “Saint Francis hospital please.” He told the driver. He leaned his throbbing head back on the seat and tried to relax as the cab clattered across the cobble stone streets. The whole coach creaked as the horses strained to pull the cab up the long hill to the hospital. With relief, he climbed out of the coach and paid the driver, while he took the measure of the brick and glass three story hospital. With a deep breath, he climbed the stairs and walked through the double doors to the first person who looked like they worked there. “Miss? How may I find the room of one of your patients?” The young nurse smiled, and pointed down the hall. “Take the second door on the right. The admissions office will help you.” Scott found the admissions office and waited while an older woman finished filling out a form before raising her dark brown eyes to meet his. Her gray hair was in a tight bun, but some strands had escaped while she was working on her paperwork. “May I help you sir?’ Scott cleared his throat, “Yes. I’m looking for my brother, Johnny Lancer? He was admitted here yesterday.” The clerk looked through her book and tapped an entry with one finger. “Yes. John Lancer. Room 209. Go up the stairs and turn left. Visiting hours will be over in an hour I’m afraid.” Scott thanked her and was on his way before she finished her last sentence. He struggled up the flight of stairs and stopped to catch his breath on the landing. Sitting around on the couch at Lancer this past week had really slowed him down, he thought as he continued in his search for his brother. ‘209! There it is!’ Scott thought with relief as he made his way the last few yards and pushed opened Johnny’s door. He stopped a few feet from the bed in total shock at seeing the pale face of his brother tied down with straps like an animal to the bed. He rushed the last few feet to his brother. “Johnny!” He whispered urgently. Johnny opened his eyes and blinked as Scott’s blurred image took shape in front of him. “Scott.” He breathed in relief. Scott reached over and began unfastening the buckles on the straps holding Johnny’s head still. Thought fled him as his instincts told him to take care of his brother. An angry voice intruded on his effort, “What do you think you’re doing?” His hand was grasped and he was pulled away by Doctor Phillips. “Who are you anyway?” “I’m Scott Lancer. Johnny’s brother.” “I’m Doctor Phillips, your brother’s doctor and you must not interfere with his treatment.” Scott took two deep breaths, and tried to go back to Johnny, but the doctor held him firm. “Listen to me son, your brother needs to stay absolutely still. He has part of a bullet lodged next to his heart. Those straps are necessary to preserve his life. I plan to operate tomorrow if he keeps improving as he has.” Scott bowed his head as the doctors words hit home. “What happened?” Johnny’s voice caught his attention, “Scott?” This time, Scott broke free of the doctor and bent over his brother. “I’m right here Johnny.” “Scott, it was an accident. He didn’t mean it.” “Who didn’t mean what?” Scott asked in bewilderment. “Who did this Johnny? Who shot you?” Scott watched in growing concern as Johnny closed his eyes. “Who Johnny!” Scott demanded quietly, but firmly. “Murdoch….but….” Before Johnny could say anything more, Scott swore under his breath. “I’m going to have a talk with our father. I’ll be back soon, brother.” Johnny was left in silence as his brother’s boots clicked in angry stride from the room. Scott hobbled down the hallway feeling a twinge of guilt at leaving his brother mixed with anger toward their father. His thoughts were swirling with unanswered questions. ‘What could have happened?’ He shook his head as his sore ankle screamed for relief as he worked his way down the stairs. He started out the door, but a familiar angry voice stopped him. “I don’t care if you have other duties to attend to. I need to stay with my son and you will stay with me until my attorney gets here!” “Sir…” The deputy tried once again to reason with the irate father. Scott rounded the corner, “Murdoch!” “Scott, thank God. Your brother….” Scott stopped in front of his father and waited expectantly. When no explanation was immediately forthcoming, he exploded, “What on earth happened? How could you have shot Johnny? I want answers now and you better make it good.” Murdoch ran a hand over his face and sat down. He looked at the deputy and gave him a nod. He waited until the man left and looked at Scott’s puzzled expression. “It was an accident. I…ah…” He wiped his hand across his face and through his hair as he shook his head. Sighing he added, “I’m not even sure where to start.” Scott crossed his arms, hanging the cane over his forearm. “How about at the beginning, sir?” Murdoch wasn’t meeting his eyes. His attention was focused on the pattern of the waiting room floor. “Things were going pretty well. We’d just finished dinner, when I saw him.” “Whom? Who did you see?” Scott prodded. “Him. The Gambler.” “The Gambler?” Scott hesitated before continuing, “You mean the one who…” Murdoch raised his eyes to meet Scott’s. “Yes. The man who stole Maria and kidnapped Johnny. When I saw him, all I could think about was finding Johnny and getting him home.” Scott found himself struggling to understand this shocking news. “Did you talk to him?” Murdoch shook his head, “No….but I came downstairs looking for Johnny and I saw him talking to my son!” His voice was strained and the anger was clearly just below the surface. “Then what?” Scott urged. Murdoch shook his head, “I’m not really sure. I yelled at him to get away from my son. I don’t even remember taking the gun out, but I did.” Murdoch was talking quickly, his breaths getting shorter and more shallow as he relieved the horror of that night. Scott sat next to his father and squeezed his arm, growing concerned by his father’s suddenly pale complexion. “Take it easy sir,” Scott took a couple of deep breaths in time with Murdoch and added, “Then what happened?” “Johnny….Johnny tried to stop me. I tried to move him aside and….and….the gun went off.” Murdoch stared off, his face a mask of horror as he relieved the sight of his son slumping to the floor. “He collapsed….oh God Scott; He lost so much blood. Now he’s up there strapped to the bed….alone….with a piece of my bullet resting against his heart.” Scott sat in silence and watched his father’s bowed head unsure what to say. He wanted to be angry at Murdoch but the whole thing was just too tragic and his concern for Johnny was more important at the moment. Finding his voice, “The doctor says he’s doing well. He thinks he’ll be able to remove the shrapnel tomorrow.” Scott stood, “Let’s go up and see him.” Murdoch shook his head, “I can’t son. There’s something more you need to know. I’ve been charged with the attempted murder of your brother.” He said it baldly and waited for Scott’s reaction. Scott sank back down on the bench. “I don’t understand sir. It was an accident.” His voice faltered at the end. “I know that, but the prosecuting attorney filed charges. I’m out on bail, but one condition is I can’t see your brother without either an officer of the court or my attorney present. Ira should be here soon. He was interviewing witnesses and getting their statements. My arraignment is tomorrow at 1 pm. Ira is hoping to get the charges dropped.” “I should hope so.” Scott couldn’t help but feel sorry for the man. His normally strong stubborn father, looked beaten, disheveled, he needed a shave, and his shoulders were slumped in defeat. He wasn’t the same man who left Lancer just a short week ago. His worry for Johnny warred with his worry for his father, but his concern was most with his brother. “Sir. I need to go back to Johnny. When your attorney gets here, I want to have a word with him.” Murdoch nodded, “I’ll be up as soon as he gets here….and son, thank you for listening.” Scott smiled slightly before squaring his shoulders and heading back upstairs to see his brother. An hour had gone by with no sign of Murdoch or his attorney. Scott sat next to his brother’s bed and waited as Johnny slept fitfully. He stared in morbid fascination at the black tube that lay across his brother’s pale cheek. He knew all of these straps and the tube were vital for Johnny’s survival, but he had to fight a feeling of wanting to free his brother and hold him tightly to comfort them both as their problems swirled around them. Scott’s eyes drifted closed as the sound of Johnny’s rhythmic breathing lulled him to sleep. His mind finally giving in to the demands of his tired body. How long he was asleep, Scott couldn’t say, but his eyes snapped open at the sound of the door opening. He turned to see a young, pretty nurse come in carrying a tray to his brother’s bedside. “I’m sorry to awaken you, but it’s time for his medication. Has he been awake at all?” Nurse Hanson asked as she arranged the medication on the tray and began taking Johnny’s pulse. “No, not ….” Scott looked around in confusion, and then quickly pulled out his pocket watch and checked the time. “Not for almost two hours.” He said with a frown. The nurse felt Johnny’s forehead and smiled at Scott, “Don’t worry, it’s good he’s resting. He’s rebuilding his strength. I checked on him an hour ago and he’s doing well.” Scott smoothed down his hair, “I didn’t hear you come in.” The nurse smiled at him fully, “You were sound asleep too. I didn’t want to wake either of you.” She skillfully injected fluids into the nasal tube. “What is that?” “Pain medication, water with salt in it to keep him hydrated, and a mixture of herbs that fight infection and fever.” “Like corn flower?” Scott asked. “Yes, that’s one of the ingredients.” Just as she finished, Johnny stirred. Scott stood quickly, one hand grasping Johnny’s fingers squeezing, while he leaned over his brother and encouraged him to wake up. “Hey there Johnny. I thought you were going to sleep the whole day through. That’s it, open your eyes brother.” Johnny blinked a couple of times before he managed to keep his eyes open. Once he saw who was looking down on him, he managed a small smile. “Hey.” He whispered. “Thirsty?” Scott asked as he poured a glass of water. Scott held the glass and Johnny took several sips. As he was just slightly elevated and couldn’t move his head, water dribbled down his chin and Nurse Hanson expertly wiped the excess off Johnny’s chest with a cloth. “If you can stay awake for a few minutes, I’ll bring you some broth. Would you like to feed it to him?” She asked Scott. “Sure, thank you Nurse….?” “Hanson. Annabelle Hanson.” “Miss Hanson, I’m Johnny’s brother, Scott Lancer. Thank you for taking care of him….” Scott stopped suddenly as he was at a sudden loss for words. “He…we…he means a lot to me.” Johnny listened to his brother stumble over the words as he talked to the pretty nurse and he bit his tongue to keep from snapping out a smart remark. Leave it to his big brother to charm the ladies while he’s stuck in bed. While his brother finished with the nurse, he surveyed his predicament. He was surprised at the lack of pain he felt and assumed it had to be from the medication. He’d tried to get the doctor to cut back on it but the man had been adamant that Johnny was going to get every last drop he prescribed. While the leather straps kept him firmly in place, he found he could move slightly and he concentrated on wiggling his toes and flexing his muscles as he tested his bonds to see exactly how much freedom he could achieve. He felt like one of those butterflies stuck with a pin to a board he’d seen on display at the county fair. It was a display collected by the local school children, and while the array of butterflies had been interesting, he’d found himself feeling slightly uneasy at the sight. Shrugging off that thought, the nagging uneasiness returned but this time it had a name. Murdoch. “Scott, where’s….um where’s Murdoch?” Johnny closed his eyes unsure he was ready for the answer. Scott was standing over him in an instant and Johnny opened his eyes to see his brother look uncertain. Fear gripped Johnny and he wasn’t sure he wanted to know the answer. ‘Was his father so angry with him he’d leave him here?’ Johnny asked himself. He swallowed and waited for Scott’s answer. Scott looked away and said simply, “He’ll be along soon. Don’t worry.” Johnny wanted to trust Scott but he could tell there was something he wasn’t saying. This man who he’d come to know as his brother was a straight shooter, so his sudden evasiveness had Johnny on alert. Before he could gather his thoughts enough to voice his doubts, Scott asked him a question that threw him for a minute. “Tell me about this man. The one who took you and your mother.” Johnny licked his lips and asked, “What do you want to know?” “Everything. Tell me what you remember.” Johnny was silent for a moment while he gathered his thoughts. It was hard to talk about; but he felt a sudden urge to tell Scott. His brother had helped him through some hard times and Johnny found himself drawn to Scott’s logical matter of fact manner. “Can I have some more water?” He asked stalling. After he had taken a few more messy sips of water and Scott had mopped up the excess, he gathered his thoughts and started. “I saw a man who looked familiar in San Jose. Couldn’t place him.” He stopped and Scott offered more water, but Johnny shook his head. “Here in San Francis….” He coughed and gave in, taking another sip of water when Scott offered it. “Saw him again. He said he knew me. Then I remembered.” Johnny found he couldn’t look Scott in the eye suddenly and focused his eyes on a corner of the ceiling. “I um…He was the only father I ever knew.” He felt Scott squeeze his arm. Johnny’s eyes sought Scott’s once more. “I was about 6 when we left and I remember askin’ my mama where Papa was. I guess she kind of got tired of my whinin’ and told me he wasn’t my Pa. That’s the first time she told me my real Pa didn’t want me.” Johnny would have shaken his head if he could, instead his deep blue eyes full of unshed tears drew strength from the steady eyes of his brother. He felt his brother squeeze his arm in support. “I’m sorry Johnny. That must have been hard.” Johnny swallowed hard, “Yeah….it was. All my memories of Roberto are good. He was a good father to me Scott. Maybe he did wrong by takin’ me from Murdoch, but he was good to me.” “What happened when Murdoch saw the two of you together?” “Ol’ Murdoch, boy he was mad. He shouted across the room for him to leave me alone. It scared me. I thought….well I thought he might do somethin’ he’d regret, so I stepped in front of him. For a minute there, it was like gettin’ in front of a stampede. Stupid thing for me to do. Didn’t realize he had a gun…” Johnny’s voice drifted off as his eyes closed. He heard Scott’s voice telling him to rest. His eyes snapped open, “Don’t go?” “Don’t worry brother. I’m not going anywhere. You rest and I’ll wake you when your supper comes.” Johnny smiled slightly as he relaxed for the first time in what seemed like forever. His brother would keep watch and he could rest. Scott tried to relax as he watched his brother rest. He realized with a start that he was clenching his fist and with a conscious effort relaxed his hand. He closed his eyes for a moment, but his eyes snapped open at the sound of the door opening. He turned his head and felt relief to see his father step through the door with a man in a neat dark suit. Scott assumed this man was Murdoch’s attorney and carefully stood up getting his cane firmly under him. “Scott, how is he?” Murdoch asked as he hurried to Johnny’s side. “Considering the circumstances, he’s doing alright. He just drifted off.” Scott turned to the attorney as it appeared Murdoch had completely forgotten the man. He extended his hand. “I’m Scott Lancer.” “Ira Hayes.” The middle aged man replied, his lips upturning under his salt and pepper mustache. Murdoch looked back at them, “Sorry. Scott this is my Attorney. He’s been getting statements from witnesses at the hotel. He thinks he can get the charges dropped tomorrow.” “That’s good news sir.” “I need to get Johnny’s statement as well.” “Do you think that’s wise sir?” Scott asked growing concerned. “I mean, I think we need to check with his doctor before we tell him about your legal problems. He may want to wait until after the surgery.” “Scott’s right Ira. I don’t want Johnny worrying about anything other than getting well.” “What if….well just in case….” Ira couldn’t bring himself to state the obvious. “We’ll do whatever the doctor suggests.” Murdoch raised his voice, “And that’s final.” They all turned back to the bed when Johnny asked, “What’s final?” Murdoch leaned over and smiled at his bedridden son, “Son, you’re awake. How are your feeling?” Johnny was silent for a moment before answering, “Okay, I guess.” He said slowly. I am kinda hungry through.” “The nurse said she would be bringing you some broth soon.” Scott put in hovering into Johnny’s limited vision. Johnny grimaced, and his father and brother chuckled. “What were you talking about earlier? Somethin’ about a statement?” “Don’t worry about that right now, son.” “Murdoch. Tell me? What’s goin’ on?” Scott and Murdoch locked eyes and Scott shrugged at his father’s questioning look. “Please tell me.” Murdoch sighed and grasped Johnny’s hand, “All right son. I’ve been charged with attempted murder.” “What? Of who? You mean me?” Johnny asked growing more agitated. Murdoch squeezed Johnny’s hand, “Calm down son. I have a good lawyer and he’s pretty sure the charges will be dropped. Don’t worry about anything.” “But it was an accident! You didn’t mean to shoot me.” “Murdoch, if I may?” Ira stepped forward. Murdoch nodded, “Son, this is my lawyer, Ira Hayes. If you feel up to it, he wants to find out what happened in your own words.” Johnny’s blue eyes bored into Murdoch’s and he blinked once before answering, “I want to have my say.” Ira moved to the other side of Johnny’s bed and leaned over so Johnny could see him. “John, I’m Ira Hayes. I won’t take much time. I know you need to rest.” “Get my father out of this. It wasn’t his fault.” “Tell me what happened.” “I was, um talkin’ to this man. Turns out he was the one my mama ran away with and we lived with him till I was about six.” Johnny coughed and Murdoch helped him take a sip of water. “More?” Murdoch offered. “No, thanks.” Johnny smiled slightly at his father. He eyes turned back to Ira. “Murdoch came in and saw me talkin’ to him and came chargin’ across the room. He looked like he was gonna slug Roberto so I stepped between them, and the gun with off. It wasn’t his fault.” Johnny’s locked eyes with Ira. “He got my hide away gun and he couldn’t have known it had a hair trigger. I worked the action on that little gun myself and it went off. He couldn’t have known how little trigger pressure it’d take to go off.” Johnny closed his eyes for a moment then said, “You’ve got to get him off.” He finished weakly and closed his eyes. “Thank you Johnny. I think we have a good chance. Don’t you worry about it any more. You just get well.” Nurse Hanson came through the door with a tray. “Oh you have visitors.” She placed the tray on the table. Turning to Scott, “Would you like to feed him or would you like me too?” “I’ll do it, thank you. Hungry brother?” Johnny opened his eyes, “Broth.” He frowned again. Murdoch and Scott chuckled. Ira motioned with his head toward the door, “Murdoch, I want to get my notes ready for tomorrow. I don’t usually stretch the law, but in this case, I’m going to make an exception. I’m going to hire your son Scott as my assistant. That way you can stay with Johnny as long as Scott is with you.” “Is that legal?” Murdoch asked feeling both hope and surprise. “I’m an officer of the court and I’m appointing Scott, so of course it’s legal. Just be at my office tomorrow by noon. When is Johnny’s surgery?” “I don’t know exactly. I hope it’s in the morning, but I’ll talk to the doctor this evening.” The lawyer smiled at his client, “Try to get some rest. With Johnny’s statement, and that of the witnesses, I’m pretty sure Judge Tolliver will drop the charges.” “What about Roberto Madrid?” “I talked with him and he was surprisingly cooperative. He seemed actually remorseful over the whole thing and offered to testify on your behalf.” Murdoch looked skeptical and surprised, “Really? I wouldn’t think he’d lift a finger to help me.” “Well, he said he would help if he could and he seemed sincere. I don’t plan on calling him unless it goes to trial though as he did say, he thought if Johnny hadn’t stepped in, he may be the one laying in that hospital bed.” Murdoch opened his mouth to say something, then closed it and shook his head. He blew a breath of air from his mouth, “He’s right. I don’t know what I would have done if I’d have gotten my hands on him.” “The important thing is you didn’t and you had no intention of killing him, just protecting your son.” Ira said firmly. “That’s right. I just wanted to get Johnny away from that man.” “All right Murdoch, visit with your boy and I’ll see you tomorrow.” “Thank you, Ira.” Murdoch grasped the man’s hand feeling better than he had in hours. Nurse Hanson returned a short while later with Doctor Phillips right behind her. “Gentlemen, Nurse Hanson tells me my patient is doing much better now his family is by his side.” Murdoch smiled down at his sleepy son and shared a look at his older son. “We’re all doing better now that we’re together.” Scott and Murdoch stood back and looked on anxiously as the doctor checked Johnny over. He straightened up and nodded to the nurse who began administering the medication; carefully infusing it into the nasal tube. While she did that he spoke which helped keep Johnny’s thoughts off what the nurse was doing. “You’re doing well Johnny. Tomorrow morning I’ll take you back into surgery and get that piece of metal out of you, sew you up and you’ll soon be as good as new.” The doctor added, “Well at least good as new with some good nursing and lots of rest.” Johnny groaned, “Is that the best you can do Doc?” he glanced at the pretty nurse and managed a sleepy smile, “The nursing is just fine, but bein’ tied down….” Johnny left the rest unsaid. “Once that shrapnel is out, you won’t have to be restrained. I do need you to stay in bed until you heal a bit though.” “Okay Doc, whatever you say.” Johnny closed his eyes. Seeing Johnny drift away, Scott and Murdoch moved closer. Scott leaned over. “Goodnight brother. I’ll see you tomorrow.” “G’night bruver.” He slurred. Murdoch ran his hand through Johnny’s hair and murmured. “Get some rest son. I’ll see you in the morning before you go in.” Johnny smiled slightly, “Nite, pa.” The next day…… Murdoch and Scott hastily dressed and headed out to the hospital, not even stopping for a cup of coffee. Johnny’s surgery was scheduled for nine this morning and they wanted to see him before he was taken in. Scott felt his stomach churn at the idea his brother was going under the knife once again and he closed his eyes for a quick prayer as the carriage rocked and swayed on its way to the hospital. Murdoch had been quiet for the whole ride, staring at the window. Scott wondered just where his thoughts were as not only was his son’s surgery today; his own arraignment was this afternoon. While Scott had been impressed by Ira Hayes, he was under no illusions about today’s proceedings. His father’s spotless reputation, and the eye witness accounts as well as Johnny’s statement should hold some sway. Several of the cattlemen had provided references of Murdoch’s good standing in the community and Clem, one of Murdoch’s oldest friends was prepared to testify as a character witness. He just hoped it would be enough. ‘It had to be enough.’ Scott was surprised at his anger over the situation. ‘If only.’ How many times in his life had he started a thought with *if only*? Too many times, he decided. They all had their share of these moments and just when it seemed they were coming together as a family, something snatched it farther from their reach. ‘Not this time!’ Scott vowed silently. He’d waited his whole life to have a family, and he didn’t intend to wait on the sidelines any longer now that he’d had a taste of it. Murdoch and Scott met Nurse Hanson as she was just leaving Johnny’s room. “Doctor Phillips is in with him right now. Preparing him for surgery. If you would wait just a few minutes out here, you can go in and see him.” “Thank you, Nurse.” Murdoch said almost woodenly. Scott looked at him with concern and for just a moment he saw that same expression that his brother used at times to shield his emotions from the prying eyes of outsiders. Scott sighed and wondered to himself when he would no longer be an outsider to his father and brother. These two were more alike than they knew. The two men waited impatiently until the door opened once again and two orderlies followed by Doctor Phillips left the room. “Oh good, you’re just in time. We’re going to take him down to the operating theater in just a few minutes, but you can go in and speak to him.” “Thank you Doctor.” Scott replied as he pushed open the door and entered his brother’s room. Murdoch put a hand out to stop the doctor. “How long do you expect the surgery to take?” The doctor put his stethoscope in the pocket of his coat, “It’s hard to say. Three hours more or less. Then maybe an hour, hour and a half until he’s returned to his room. Plan on seeing him around 1:00 this afternoon.” Murdoch frowned, “As you know, I’ll be in court at that time, but as soon as I’m done I’ll be back here. My older son, Scott will be staying here though.” “No need for him to stay. We’ll send someone if we need you.” “He’ll be here for his brother.” Murdoch said forcefully and pushed his way past the doctor into Johnny’s semi darkened room. With three long strides he was at Johnny’s bedside and looking into the groggy eyes of his son. “All set son?” Johnny smiled slightly, “Ain’t got no choice, do I?” Murdoch smiled affectionately and squeezed his son’s hand. “Scott will be right here with you and I’ll see you shortly after you wake up.” “Okay. I um…I just wanted to say thanks. Thanks for giving me a choice.” “No son, it is I who ought to say thanks. Thank you for coming home….” Murdoch felt his throat constrict. It was past time to say what was in his heart. “It’s not easy for a man like me to say this….” He stopped and swallowed, the blurted it out. “I love you son. I love both of you.” His eyes locking Scott’s until he nodded in acknowledgement. The two orderlies returned, one on each end of the bed, “It’s time.”. Murdoch and Scott walked along next to Johnny’s gurney as he was wheeled from the room. “Sirs; Here is the waiting room. You’ll have to stay here.” Murdoch bent over Johnny, “We have to stay here son. We’ll see you soon.” Johnny’s eyes opened fighting the drugs he’d been given, “Te amo.” He whispered as he was wheeled from the room. Murdoch checked his pocket watch for the fiftieth time as he paced the small waiting room. Scott had given up trying to relax him as he himself felt tightly wound-up as well. “Why can’t they tell us something. Anything!” Murdoch spat in frustration. “They said it would be at least three hours Murdoch. I guess we have to assume, no news is good news.” “I have to leave now to get to Ira’s office by 12:30.” “That’s not leaving much time to prepare.” Scott speculated. “He wanted me there at noon, but I was just hoping to get some news on how Johnny is doing before I leave.” He started to pace once more, when a nurse came through the double doors down the hall. Scott was afraid for a moment that Murdoch was going to knock her over in his haste to question her and he hurried after him to hear, “Everything is going as expected, but it will be at least another hour before the doctor is done. He is planning to strengthen the cracked rib and sternum with a new procedure before he closes. He said to tell you all is well.” “Did he remove the bullet yet?” Scott asked anxiously. “Yes, just now.” “I’ll be waiting right here. Please bring me any news you can.” Scott asked feeling a measure of relief. “Certainly Sir. I’ll pass on anything the Doctor tells me.” After the nurse left, Scott and Murdoch looked at each other for a moment and Murdoch ran one big hand through his hair. “I guess I better go. I’ll be back as soon as I can.” Scott had never seen his father look so worried and tried to reassure him. “Don’t worry sir, Johnny is in the best of hands.” Murdoch grasped Scott gently by the shoulders, “Thank you son. Thank you for being here for both of us. Send someone to the court house if I’m needed.” Scott nodded, “Good luck Sir,” and with that his father left the hospital and he returned to the waiting room to wait alone. Murdoch had butterflies in his stomach as he listened with half an ear to the mumbo jumbo between Judge Tolliver, Ira and the prosecuting attorney. Ira had met the day before with the prosecuting attorney and presented the statements from the witnesses and from Johnny. He’d hoped to get him to drop the charges before today’s arraignment but the prosecuting attorney was young and thought he could make a name for himself by dragging the Lancer name through the mud. Murdoch’s attention was once again drawn to the sound of raised voices and Clem reached over and squeezed his shoulder in support. He was one of the few people to give testimony and it had been glowing as he described the upstanding man Murdoch was and the growing relationship he’d witnessed between Murdoch and his son. The courtroom became quiet as Judge Tolliver banged his gavel three times in impatience. “I’ve heard enough.” His black robes shaking as he motioned for the lawyers to return to their respective seats. “I’ve reviewed the evidence and listened to the wrangling going on here. I’ve had enough. It’s plain to me this was a serious error in judgment on Murdoch Lancer’s part, but it’s also clear he had no intention of shooting his son, John Lancer. He had no idea the derringer had a hair trigger, and while he may have had intentions of using it against Senior Madrid, there is no evidence as such.” He glared at the young prosecuting attorney, “If you ever bring a case before me again on such flimsy evidence, I’ll toss you from my courtroom.” He waited while the young attorney wilted in his chair. The judge looked around the room and caught Roberto’s eye at the back on the side of the prosecutor, “Senor, you are very lucky. You’re lucky Murdoch’s son stopped him from doing something you’d both regret and you’re lucky that the statutes of limitations has run out or I would have you detained for the kidnapping of a child, one John Lancer. I’d throw the book at you if it were in my power and I’d sentence you to the 20 years you sentenced Murdoch Lancer.” Judge Tolliver looked once more around the room to see if there were any dissenters. Satisfied he’d gotten his point across to one and all, he banged his gavel, “Case dismissed. Murdoch, you’re free to go.” Murdoch jumped up and thanked the judge while he shook Ira’s hand and found Clem pounding him on the back. “I’ll see you both later. Dinner’s on me to thank you. For now I have to get to the hospital. Johnny should be coming around about now.” Before he could take a step, Scott came bursting through the doors of the courtroom and practically ran to Murdoch. Murdoch caught him as he thought Scott would fall. Scott was winded and couldn’t catch his breath enough to talk, “Johnny…..Murdoch…” He gasped. “What is it? What happened?” Murdoch asked as dread flooded through his veins like ice water. Scott continued to gasp for breath, “Come quick. Doctor…needs you. Just go!” “Clem.” Murdoch said handing Scott to his trusted friend. “Go ahead Murdoch. We’ll be right along.” Murdoch rushed up the steps to the hospital and without breaking stride thundered down the hall to the operating room doors. He was just getting ready to break the doors down when a nurse in a blood stained smock came out. “Yes, yes, I’m Johnny’s father. Is he?” Murdoch couldn’t finish the thought. Just then Doctor Phillips came through the door looking exhausted. Murdoch had to swallow to keep his non existent lunch from coming up at the sight of his son’s blood all over the man’s hands, coat and even his forehead. “There’s been a complication, but he’s still with us. He began bleeding and we couldn’t get it to stop. We were finally able to get it under control, but he needs blood. It’s a new procedure and risky but I’m afraid it’s his only chance.” “Take mine.” Murdoch insisted. “Where’s his brother?” the doctor asked looking around. “He’s on his way, why?” “A sibling is usually the best match. I did notice they don’t look alike….” The doctor’s words tapered off. “They’re half brothers. I’m their father; different mothers.” “I see. Then in that case, as I suspected, you’re the best choice. It’s a fairly simple procedure on your end. We take blood from you and give it to your son. You will feel a bit weak for an hour afterwards, but it goes away fairly quickly.” Scott walked up and overheard the doctor’s explanation, “And the danger to Johnny?” “If his blood does not match his father’s; he will die.” The doctor said bluntly. “Why wouldn’t it match mine?” Murdoch demanded growing impatient. “He could have his mother’s blood type or a mixture of both. Depending on his blood type, this procedure could kill him.” “What are the alternatives?” Scott asked clearly unhappy with the choice. “Very few, I’m afraid. Your brother lost too much blood and without this transfusion, he has very little chance of surviving.” “Let’s do it.” Murdoch said without waiting to hear more and walked with the doctor into the operating area. Scott sat in the waiting room with his head in his hands as he waited for news about his brother. ‘How much longer can it be?’ he asked himself. Clem had gone for coffee and even though Scott had turned down his offer, he had the feeling the rancher would bring it back and insist he drink it. The door opened and a man dressed in a Spanish style suit with short jacket and matching trousers, walked quietly into the waiting room. Scott glanced at him and smoothed down his hair before turning to him. “What are you doing here? You’re not needed or wanted.” “I understand how you feel, Senor Lancer. I tried to stay away but I needed to come.” “For you or for Johnny?” The older man thought for a moment, “I suppose it is selfish, but I need to know he will be all right. Tell me something.” He waited until he had Scott’s full attention. “How long has Johnny been living with his father?” Scott hesitated trying to decide if Roberto would use the information in some way and not seeing any harm, answered, “Not long. We’ve both been home about 4 months.” Roberto unsuccessfully hid his shock and dismay, “Madre de dios! I had hoped she would come to her senses and send him home.” The man sank into one of the chairs. Scott watched the man as he bowed his head in an uncanny resemblance to Johnny and in spite of himself, he remembered his brother’s words, ‘He was good to me. I thought he was my pa until my ma told me he wasn’t.’ Before either man could say anything else, Clem appeared with two steaming cups of coffee followed by a nurse leading a groggy Murdoch into the waiting room. She handed Scott a glass of lemonade. “Make sure he drinks this. It will help him recover faster.” She turned to leave but Scott stopped her, “How’s my brother doing?” “He’s holding his own. Your father’s blood was a match and now were just getting him finished up. He should be back in his room within the hour.” “Thank you nurse.” Scott said gratefully as he offered the glass to Murdoch; Roberto forgotten for now. Murdoch began feeling more like himself as he sat up straighter. He was grateful for Scott’s support. Clem’s too throughout this ordeal. He looked at Scott’s worried eyes. “He’s going to be all right son, I know it.” “I guess he has to be with a double dose of stubborn Lancer blood in him now.” Scott responded feeling hopeful for the first time in hours. He froze at the look on Murdoch’s face as he saw his father looking across the room with hatred on his face. A voice he couldn’t identify but he was sure had come from his father, barked, “Get out.” The low grunt almost sounded like one word. Roberto stood and moved closer to Murdoch, “Murdoch hear me out and then I will leave.” There was a cold silence as the two adversaries locked eyes. Murdoch finally gave in and nodded slightly, “Say your peace and get out. I don’t want you anywhere near Johnny.” Murdoch watched as the man who stole his wife and son seemed to deflate in front of him. He’d built the man up so much in his eyes. His wounded pride never allowing him to see Roberto for who he really was, a man just like himself. He waited, unsure if he really wanted to hear, but this man just may have the answers that plagued his sleepless nights all these years. “When I met you over that card game in Sacramento, I let you believe we met by chance. But I joined that game in order to meet you. I’d known her before you see.” No one needed to ask who ‘her’ was and they all waited for him to continue. “In my culture, it is not uncommon to have arranged marriages. My father had arranged with her father for me to marry Maria.” Murdoch’s face froze at the knowledge. “But she was only a child.” Roberto shook his head sadly, “Si, she was only a child. She was willful and wild and I loved those qualities about her. She wasn’t ready for marriage and I told her father I would wait, but he was impatient and he pressured her, so she ran. Her father tried to find her and I tried to find her. I knew she loved me, but she was just 16 anos and not yet ready for marriage.” “I told her father to give her time, but by the time he found her, she’d found you; she was married and soon to be a mother. I wished her well and went on with my life.” They all waited for the man to gather his thoughts. His soft spoken words lulled them and Scott was once again reminded of Johnny. “About two years later, I received a letter. It was from her. She was desperately unhappy and planned to leave her husband and return to Mexico. She pleaded with me for help…..I could not deny her.” His words so quiet they all leaned in. “I came. I’m not proud of it, but she sounded so desperate, I felt I had no choice.” “You could have minded your own business.” Murdoch growled. Roberto looked at Murdoch with complete understanding, “No Senor. Maria was my business.” Before Murdoch could think of a reply, Roberto went on, “She was desperately unhappy. She felt alone and afraid and I believed her when she said she was going to leave with or without my help. After I met you over that poker game, I tried to talk her out of it; give the marriage another chance. She was adamant.” “What did I do? What made her leave?” Murdoch asked anguish in his voice. “Nothing. I know that now. It is just her way. You wanted another child, and you pressured her so she ran.” “Just like when she ran from a marriage to you.” Scott pointed out. “Si, just the same.” “If she didn’t want another child, why take Johnny? That’s what I don’t understand.” Murdoch asked the question again that had been torturing him. “She loved him. He was her baby and she loved him. Perhaps she thought she could do right for him and give him a good life, but that was not to be. We were happy for a few years after that. Life was good, but in the back of my mind I knew you were out there grieving for your child. She was adamant whenever I tried to reason with her. As much as I would have missed Johnny, I knew it was a father’s right to see his son grow up.” “You had no right to take him.” Murdoch ground out, clenching his fists. “Si, you are right. I had no right. When Johnny turned six, Maria suffered a miscarriage. I told her I could not go on like this. I wanted to marry her. Have children with her; start my own familia. She was adamant. She would not file for divorce. She would not risk losing Johnny. It took about six months, but I finally got her to agree. I was heading north with the divorce papers when I received word, she was gone. She left me.” Roberto bowed his head in sorrow. “I pressured her into the divorce and marriage to me and she ran. I tried to find them, but it was like she disappeared off the face of the earth. Over the years I kept in touch with her parents and they never heard from her. When they died, all hope died and until I saw Johnny in that hotel lobby, I had not seen either of them in all that time.” Scott had heard enough, “What exactly do you want from Johnny?” “Oh come now. You wouldn’t have gone to all this bother to tell this story if you didn’t want anything.” Roberto stood and looked at Scott with indulgence, “Take good care of your brother. Murdoch, I can not change the past, and the words, I’m sorry, are hollow even to my own ears. You have nothing to fear from me. I am going home to Mexico tomorrow and I give you my word, I will never again see Johnny.” Murdoch and Roberto stared at each other for a moment and Murdoch saw his old adversary’s words were true. Roberto nodded and left the room. “Do you believe him?” Scott asked. “I believe him.” Murdoch said slowly. A few minutes went by in silence before the sound of a gurney pushing through the doors caught their attention. Murdoch pushed himself awkwardly to his feet, and swayed a moment before Scott grabbed his arm and helped him down the hall to Johnny’s room. They waited anxiously while the attendants transferred Johnny to his bed and then waited some more while the doctor carefully checked his patient. Doctor Phillips straightened up and smiled, “Gentlemen, he’s doing well. He should be coming around anytime. Nurse Hanson will wait with you until he wakes up and she’ll come get me.” “Thank you doctor.” The words didn’t come any where near to the gratitude they conveyed, but Murdoch meant it and so much more. Five Weeks Later Johnny sat with his back against the rough stucco and watched Barranca grazing in the pasture. The wind blew his unruly hair and he relished the fresh air as it cooled his skin. The leather seat groaned as he shifted his weight and he continued the intricate task of braiding the rawhide strings into what would become a reata. As he leaned forward, his chest gave a token protest at the change of position and he stopped to rub his sternum, fingering the raised scar under his thin shirt. He couldn’t believe it was taking him this long to get back on his feet, but he still had trouble even staying awake through the day. Doc Jenkins still insisted he take an afternoon nap. Part of him wanted to rebel, but the stronger part, the part touched by his family kept a rein on his recklessness. The haunted look on his father and brother’s faces kept coming back to him during his struggle to recover. Johnny’s attention was drawn once again to Barranca as he took off at a gallop across the pasture trumpeting a greeting to his stable mates as they trotted under the arch. He watched as his father and brother drew nearer and he smiled as they in turn assessed him. ‘Checkin’ on me.’ Johnny thought. In the not too long ago, he would have been irritated by their concern, now it sustained him. The feeling of family was strong now and he was determined to hold on to it with all his stubborn Lancer pride. That thought brought a smile as he remembered Scott’s comment about him having a double dose of Lancer stubbornness. ‘At least they can’t blame me for it anymore.’ He reasoned. Scott and Murdoch tied their mounts to the hitch rail and walked over to where Johnny sat. Scott took off his hat and wiped the inside of the brow band with his handkerchief. “Comfortable brother?” Johnny glanced up from his braiding and reached over to the glass of cool lemonade Teresa had just brought him and took a long drink. “Yep, brother. That’s mighty good lemonade. Too bad you ain’t got any.” Scott swatted him with his hat, and Johnny ducked and held up his hands in mock surrender. “Brat.” Scott snorted. “I’m glad to see you’re feeling better. I figure by the time you’re back on your feet, it’ll be branding time. What do you think sir?” Murdoch had been standing back watching his sons antics with affection, he ran his finger down the side of his nose while trying to contain a smile, “Yes…” he said slowly. “That sounds about right. We’ll get the branding out of the way, then its haying season, then we’ll…..” “All right, all right! Enough with you two. You’re makin’ me tired just talkin’ about all that work. Sam said not to tire me out, remember?” “Now you do what Sam says. I see how it works, you only follow the orders you like.” Scott teased and sat next to his brother. Murdoch pulled a leather covered chair so he was seated in front of Johnny. “Son, when I picked up the mail, this came for you.” He held out a thick envelope. Johnny looked from one to the other and couldn’t miss the concern on their faces. He stretched his hand out and took it saying, “I wonder who’d write me?” He rarely got mail addressed to him and getting some now made him nervous. “Open it and see.” Scott urged. Johnny carefully tore open the envelope and pulled out a sheaf of papers. He read through the first page and his heart plummeted to his stomach. He tried to take a deep breath of air but for some reason he couldn’t get anything in. “Johnny, what is it? Are you all right?” Murdoch leaned forward with concern. Johnny’s blue eyes said it all. Sadness and wonder at the same time. “He’s dead. Roberto died in a stage accident.” He handed the letter to his father. “It’s from his lawyer.” Murdoch quickly scanned the page, he turned it over, but the back side was blank. “He included you in his will.” Murdoch said slowly. Scott reached over and gently took the rest of the pages from Johnny’s limp fingers. He carefully read each page and handed them one by one to Murdoch as he finished. Murdoch read the pages and looked at Johnny. His head was bowed and his face expressionless. “Son, he left you the foundation of his horse breeding stock. It looks like a mixture of Andalusian and Arabian bloodstock. He also is passing on some breeding bulls whose bloodlines go back to Spain that he acquired from your grandparents.” “It says here the stock is being paraded up and should be here by the end of the month.” Scott added. “Son, are you all right? Do you need some time alone?” Murdoch offered gently. Johnny looked first at his brother then his father and once again felt that strong bond of family. He blinked the tears that were threatening away at the gift from the man he had once thought as his papa. Roberto may have played that role in his early life, but this strong good man in front of him was his true father. He shook his head, “No, don’t go….I…um.” He faltered. “Johnny, Roberto loved you, and I’ve come to know that and am grateful he took good care of you. I take a measure of comfort from that, son. It’s alright to feel sad, Johnny. Just know your brother and I, are here for you too.” Johnny blinked to keep his emotions under control. “This means a lot to me too. I’m not just talkin’ about horses and cattle, but….” Johnny looked around at the vista that was Lancer before turning back to his family, “This is where I belong. I’m finally home.”

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Accountancy and Insurance RecruitGibraltar are currently helping our client who is a very well established and successful financial services provider who has a great opportunity for a Junior Accountant. This is a challenging role in a company going through an exciting growth phase and represents a great opportunity to progress your career. What is the plan for the Junior Accountant role? The Accountant role is responsible for the regular and prompt preparation of high quality financial statements for a portfolio of clients consisting of Trusts, Companies and Partnerships as part of the Firmís provision of fiduciary services. What will you do as a Junior Accountant? Maintain accounting records in the client entity database Ensure the provision of accurate and timely financial statements prepared in accordance with relevant accounting standards for specific companies and trusts for audit and/or submission direct to the client and regulatory authorities Deals with resulting queries and accounting review points from third parties Preparation of tax returns as appropriate. Ensure that you have a comprehensive understanding of the transactions you are dealing with Ensure accounting procedure queries can be answered by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulation Be fully conversant with a computerised accounting system and maintain a good knowledge of spreadsheet applications Ensure client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly managed Calculate the corporate management trust and accounts preparation fees of companies and trusts administered Provide information to Clients, Auditors and other third parties in a professional manner Advise and liaise with Company and Trust administration staff with regard to the accounting needs of clients What do you know that makes you a great Junior Accountant? Experience in an accountancy or financial services environment. Qualified AAT / Studying towards ACCA, ACA Experience of dealing with complex and detailed financial information. Prior experience of preparing Trust Accounts would be an advantage. Detailed knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP) and concepts Able to make reasoned and objective decisions based on sound accounting knowledge. Highly proficient in relevant accounting software Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite - Excel and Outlook essential. Experience of Viewpoint would be an advantage. Salary based on experience with bonus & an excellent relocation and benefits package.

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There are five main materials that are used as chemical de-icers: calcium chloride, sodium chloride (table salt), potassium chloride, urea, and calcium magnesium acetate. Calcium chloride is the traditional ice-melting product. Though it will melt ice to about -25 degrees F, it will form slippery, slimy surfaces on concrete and other hard surfaces. Plants are not likely to be harmed unless excessive amounts are used. Rock salt is sodium chloride and is the least expensive material available. It is effective to approximately 12 degrees F, but can damage soils, plants and metals. Potassium chloride can also cause serious plant injury when washed or splashed on foliage. Both calcium chloride and potassium chloride can damage roots of plants. Urea (carbonyl diamide) is a fertilizer that is sometimes used to melt ice. Though it is only about 10% as corrosive as sodium chloride, it can contaminate ground and surface water with nitrates. Urea is effective to about 21 degrees F. Calcium magnesium acetate (CMA), a newer product, is made from dolomitic limestone and acetic acid (the principal compound of vinegar). CMA works differently than the other materials in that it does not form a brine-like salt but rather helps prevent snow particles from sticking to each other or the road surface. It has little effect on plant growth or concrete surfaces. Performance decreases below 20 degrees F. Limited use of any of these products should cause little injury. Problems accumulate when they are used excessively and there is not adequate rainfall to wash or leach the material from the area. Since limited use is recommended it is best to remove the ice and snow by hand when possible. When they are applied, practice moderation. Resist the temptation to over apply just to make sure the ice and snow melts. Keep in mind this can damage concrete surfaces as well as the plants and grass growing along the walks and driveways. These problems are normally latent and do not show up until spring or summer. By: Ward Upham

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We make your ideas come to life. SHINEBOX is a one stop production house that takes your ideas and brings them to life. With 30+ years of industry experience, SHINEBOX utilizes relationships and experience to deliver the highest quality, and most cost effect product, whether it be film, TV, commercial, or social media. We do whatever and go wherever a project takes us, whether that’s Atlanta, GA; Honolulu, HI; Queenstown, New Zealand. We make your ideas come to life.

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Special Projects of National Significance - Models of Care The Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) Program supports the development of innovative models of HIV treatment, in order to quickly respond to emerging needs of clients served by Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programs. SPNS advances knowledge and skills in the delivery of health care and support services to underserved populations diagnosed with HIV infection. Through its demonstration projects, SPNS evaluates the design, implementation, utilization, cost, and health related outcomes of treatment models, while promoting the dissemination and replication of successful interventions. The SPNS program also funds projects to build capacity in the HIT systems of Ryan White grantees and provider organizations to report client-level data and to improve health outcomes along the HIV Care Continuum.

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|more damascus made ||[Dec. 7th, 2005|02:34 pm] Got up early (ok, 8:30) for a meeting, which turned out to be canceled. So, made myself a nice breakfast (fresh biscuits and gravy, fattening but yummy), and got to work.| First, made up a new batch of aggressive flux, 20 parts borax, 2 parts fluorspar, 2 parts boric acid, 1 part sal amoniac. Went to the shop, and welded up three more bars of the 3/8" cable, fullered it out to a nice width, and rolled it to the right thickness. Three bars in about 2 hours is still a bit slow, but I'm only working one piece at a time. Looks like I'm getting some delamination in spots during the rolling, probably should preheat the rollers before running the bars through, but 90%+ looks useable, and I can fix the few wonky bits during the final forging operations. New cable should be here in a couple of days, which should be enough to get all the knives done that I want to for xmas.

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Every holiday needs amazing food, am I right? This Father’s Day, let Dad know just how appreciated he is by spending time making a meal you will both enjoy! From breakfast to dessert, here are some of our favorites: Start your day with a family favorite! Start your day with a family breakfast everyone will be talking about all day long! Get the recipe for these yummy buttermilk pancakes here. 2. Beer Boiled Brats Perfect to make with the Wisconsin dad, German dad, or any dad! This is also a great lunch or dinner meal! Check out this recipe from the FoodieCrush here. 3. Homemade Pizza What is fun about this idea is everyone can play a part, and if you have little ones, this recipe is easy enough so they can be involved too. The best part is there is no wrong answer, any and all toppings go (to your tastebuds extent of course!). This recipe from Saveur should get you started! From The Adventure Bite 4. Pulled Pork Sandwiches If your Father’s Day is jam packed, you probably will need a recipe that you can make with dad ahead of time, and enjoy after the day. This Balsamic BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches are not only yummy but will allow you to enjoy the day stress-free! Get the recipe here. 5. Grilled Salmon Much like the pulled pork sandwiches, this recipe is easy, so you can spend time catching up as you prepare the food instead of stressing in the kitchen! Get the recipe from Jamie Oliver here. From Bon Appetit We know this is dad’s favorite, and let’s be honest even though it’s messy – you love it too! This recipe from Bon Appetit is said to be the best barbecued ribs, and we believe it! Included is a step by step video, in case you want to take over for dad in the kitchen. Get the recipe here. 7. Old Fashioned Even if your dad is a beer guy, a cocktail is always fun on a holiday and weekend treat. An old fashioned is perfect for summer evenings on the back deck. Check out this recipe here. A simple classic, you can’t go wrong with this idea! Grab some of dad’s favorite ice cream and toppings, and enjoy! If you really want to go all out, check out the ultimate ice cream sundae here. All this cooking is going to lead to a lot of memories being made! Make it easy to save your memories with the Picture Keeper Connect! Get 40% off with the promo code FathersDay17! Shop now.

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An experimental evaluation of the thermal performance of a rotating heat pipe with internal axial fins Gardner, George H. III MetadataShow full item record A rotating heat pipe was tested using two different copper condensers (a smooth cylinder and a cylinder with 22 straight axial fins) and water as the working fluid. The smooth condenser was tested at rotational speed of 700, 1400 and 2800 RPM. The finned condenser was tested at 700 RPM. The heat transfer rate for each run was measured and plotted against the temperature difference between the internal vapor and the cooling water inlet. Representative condenser wall temperature profiles were plotted for each run. The primary objective was to compare the heat transfer rates obtained. The finned condenser heat transfer rates were 30-40 percent greater than those of the smooth condenser. All data appeared to be influenced by the presence of noncondensable gases. Recommendations for improvements to the rotating heat pipe system are included. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited Showing items related by title, author, creator and subject. Zhou, Hong (2011);We study the maximum temperature rise induced by a rotating or dithering Gaussian laser beam on a semi-infinite body. An analytical solution is obtained by solving the transient three-dimensional heat equation in a ... Akin, Hakki E. (Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2002-09);This thesis provides a MATLAB (copyright) code and graphical user interface (GUI) which rapidly estimates the bending frequencies of rotating beams from the knowledge of bending frequencies of nonrotating beams. The approach ... Numerical Solution for a Transient Temperature Distribution on a Finite Domain Due to a Dithering or Rotating Laser Beam Tan, Tsuwei; Zhou, Hong (2013);The temperature distribution due to a rotating or dithering Gaussian laser beam on a finite body is obtained numerically. The authors apply various techniques to solve the nonhomogeneous heat equation in different spatial ...

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Yes, yes, I know… we’re no longer in February. But as is my style, I’m a little bit behind with these posts (what’s new). The love can extend into March, right? 🙂 Read this one – it’s a goodie. Today’s love story belongs to Julia and Kim. It is an honour for me to call these awesome people my friends. Julia is one of the most organised, creative, thoughtful people I know. Over the years I have been blessed by her creative spirit in many ways, but most significantly, with the planning and co-ordinating of our wedding. I hesitate to think what our wedding day would have looked like if Julia hadn’t been the calm force making sure everything happened as planned. Yes, it would have still been special as the focus was always on us getting married, but I doubt it would have looked as beautiful as it did without Julia’s special touch. The talented Jules has gone on to co-ordinate other weddings, and is, in fact, co-ordinating the lovely Tamalin’s wedding this Saturday! Julia and I are different in many ways but we share a pet peeve… we hate it when people get our names mixed up! Julie is not short for Julia, mkay! And Julia is not to be shortened to Julie. If in doubt, call us ‘Jules’ 🙂 Both Julia and Kim share my heart for vulnerable children. Watching them love and care for their precious Lihle is so special. They are very special people, indeed. Visit Julia’s blog over at All things Julia. Julia and Kim… It all began with a harmless crush. Like a school kid having a crush on his/her teacher. Harmless, pointless and one that will soon fade with time/age. After being horrified with my laziness and terrible eating habits in the holidays after my final matric exams, I decided that my only salvation was a gym membership at Kenilworth Virgin Active. After gyming (regularly) for a few weeks, I was finally comfortable enough with all the equipment and my routine that I started paying attention to the other happenings around the gym. This is when I spotted Kim. Kim was a Fitness Consultant at the time and definitely lived up to his title. I mean he was ripped man. 6 pack, huge guns, major HOTNESS. Some really good eye-candy … and so the crush began). (Please note that at this stage I had never even spoken to the guy). True, he was completely out of my league, but I enjoyed going to the gym everyday and getting a little excited when I spotted him or a little sad when he wasn’t there. It was a little game I played from a distance, knowing that he doesn’t even realise I’m alive. To be honest I quite liked it that way… I was way too shy to even dream of having a conversation with him. But then he had to put a spanner in the works. One very average day when I was on the bike minding my own business, listening to a little music, Kim appeared in front of me and wanted to have a chat. (Can you hear my brain say, ‘Oh my goodness, what on earth is this? I am not prepared for such an encounter! What do I say?) I played it ultra cool. Answered his questions and let him talk (a lot). Secretly I was dying inside because I was trying to spin as if it was easy for me, but my legs were killing me and I really wanted to pant like a dog. I don’t think I expected Kim to be a Christian, but I guess part of me was hoping. When we chatted at the bike I told him that I was currently studying Theology. He promptly asked what it was and I said ‘I am at Bible College’. ‘Ah’, he said, ‘you studying to become a nun!’ Ummmmmmmmmmm NO. I guess this dude has no clue. We greeted each other from time to time. He was very friendly to me… and then I realised he is actually that way with everybody (I was a little disappointed). Then suddenly he was gone! For about 3 months I didn’t see him until one day he came to the gym in his normal clothes i.e. not a uniform. He had just come from a funeral, but all I was thinking is ‘Yes, he has style!’ All too soon he was gone again. I would go out with my friends and wonder ‘what if Kim was here? What would I do? Would he even notice me?’ Those thoughts would be fleeting, but I did have them almost every time we went out. A few months later I went out with friends on an evening that I really, really just wanted to be home, but my besty wasn’t a very happy chappy so I decided I would go with her to be a support… and who should I spot? KIM! He had a whole crowd of people around him. Without thinking I just shoved a few of them out the way, tapped him on the knee and gave a cheesy wave and a smile. I then ran away…nice one Julia. We went to the dance floor and my besty spotted him and forced me to go chat with him. We chatted and danced together for quite some time. He then invited himself to my church. (I had no idea he would ACTUALLY make good on that one). Later we wanted to swap numbers and that’s when my besty and I realised our phones had been stolen… my first ever argument with Kim. He gave me a whole lecture about how irresponsible we were… and he still gives those to me today. So low and behold, he CAME to church on Sunday (albeit late). It was way awkward. Afterwards he wanted me to go for coffee with him and the friend he brought along. I wasn’t sure whether I could completely trust him so I brought Byron along as my wing-man. (Yes it’s the same Byron who Cindy took along for her first coffee with Seth). Byron and Kim spoke to each other most of the time. I was totally uninterested until he mentioned that he had given his life to the Lord when he was 16. Hmmmmm, maybe this is worth exploring a bit more? Kim started attending my church regularly and eventually re-committed his life. He got involved in a Bible Study and started making friends with my friends. There was a definite flame there, but until I was convinced that he was a true Christian and not just doing the motions to get me, we were just friends. After 3 months I was convinced that his change of heart was real. He asked my Dad if he could date me and so began our courtship. 4 years and 2 break-ups later, we were married. As we are both only children from broken homes, our marriage prep lasted over a year. We ‘adopted’ a godly Christian couple as our role-models. By being completely transparent with them and looking to God as our anchor, we realised that although marriage will be hard, we are willing to do what it takes to make it work with God’s help. After 1 year of marriage we introduced Lihle to our home. He is an orphan who we help foster over the weekends and assist with his medical needs. We love him like he is our own. Our wedding day On 11 January 2012 we celebrated our 4 year anniversary. In these past 4 years we have grown closer and closer to one another. Our bond gets stronger everyday as our roots entangle. I love my Kimmi! We are completely different, but we compliment each other so well. I look forward to spending many many more years with you as we grow our love and our family under God’s awesome leadership. Mr and Mrs Quickfall

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Since December 2010, I have been a huge fan of High Intensity Training. I’m in the best shape of my life and unlike my free weight days, I never get injured anymore. In other words, everything is going great. A few days ago, I was reviewing some information in the outstanding book Body By Science regarding genetic potential and intensity. After a detailed explanation on all the factors that determine our genetic potential for muscle size, the book explains how some individuals respond best to High Intensity and other respond best to Modest Intensity. Individuals who have two copies of the insertion gene (an “ii” gene) of the angiotensin converting enzyme tend to have high levels of slow-twitch fiberts and to be especially endurance oriented… People with the “ii” version likely respond better to higher repetitions, longer TULs, and even multiple sets… How did I miss the importance of this paragraph the first three times I read the book? He is speaking directly to ectomorphs. Maybe this one set to failure isn’t the best idea for the lanky lifter? I couldn’t let this drop, so I did some more research. Dr. Doug McGuff in his article Grist For The Mill referenced High Intensity Training’s pioneer Arthur Jones. Slow twitch motor units produce modest contractile force, fatigue slowly, and recover quickly. Because of their fast recovery profile, these are the motor units that might stand to benefit from repeated exposure to stress and fatigue (this has been borne out in data collected by Arthur Jones that showed subjects with a predominance of slow twitch fibers actually perform better on a second set after a first set to failure). This opinion isn’t just that of McGuff, it is common. Mike Westerdal of CriticalBench.com in the article High Intensity Training versus Volume Training had similar advice for ectomorphs. In the quote below, VT stands for Volume Training. Ectomorphs tend to respond better to VT better than HIT. Ectomorphs are thin, light-framed and sometimes have long limbs. For these guys, it takes longer to gain muscle than for your average mesomorph, who usually has a more rectangular frame with more muscle mass. A lot of ectomorphs really need the longer workouts and higher reps to stimulate muscle growth. This got me thinking that I might be giving false credit to the one-set to failure. What else changed when I adopted HIT? Two things. I abandoned free weights for machines and I slowed down my movements. Free weight exercises were very hard on my body. I covered that already in the posts My Bench Press Sucks and I Don’t Care and I Don’t Give a Squat About the Squat. At first I was skeptical about using machines, because the movements seemed too easy. Only when I slowed the movement down and experimented with static holds did I become a believer in using machines. I was no longer “throwing weights”, which is a phrase Arthur Jones used to describe fast moving weight lifting. Returning to Volume I need to know if the benefits I’ve gotten from High Intensity Training are really from using machines in a slow controlled manner or from going to failure. Starting with my next workout, I will lower my intensity and increase my volume. If you are an ectomorph or have experience training ectomorphs, I’d love to hear your feedback. Also, if you have any ideas on how I should construct my volume workout, please leave a comment. My initial thought is to increase my workout volume to twice a week, increase sets to three, use a slow (not SuperSlow) movement and stop short of going to failure. The exercises would still be the ones used the Big 5 Workout. Maybe I’ll restrict failure to one movement per week or one week per month? Good idea? AUGUST 2013 UPDATE: Is High Intensity Training Best for Ectomorphs? One Year Later

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AMC and Cablevision’s breach of contract case against Dish for dropping the long defunct VOOM HD channels has been kicking around for years, but now is due to go to trial in September. And the smart money is starting to bet that Dish will settle to avoid being creamed in a case where the plaintiffs are seeking to split $2.5B in damages. That was one of the main drivers behind this morning’s decision by Susquehanna Financial Group’s Vasily Karasyov to raise his rating on AMC shares to positive from netutral, and his price target to $49 from $42. His company’s litigation analyst, Thomas Claps, says that Dish “is facing significant headwinds” as a result of two pre-trial rulings “which could cripple its liability and damages defenses.” The judge in the case has decided to tell the jury that Dish “destroyed potentially critical evidence in the case” and say they can infer that the evidence “would have been unfavorable to Dish.” In addition, the court will not allow Dish to include testimony or a report from its main damages expert. As a result, Karasyov believes Dish will settle — possibly before the October season premiere of AMC’s popular series Walking Dead — with the satellite company paying far less than $2.5B but resuming its carriage of the programmers’ channels including AMC, IFC, and WE. Bernstein Research’s Craig Moffett also weighed in on the case this morning as he lowered his stock price target for Dish to $26 from $28. He’s now baking in a pre-tax loss of $1B. Moffett says that Dish will have a harder time than it did in its patent infringement case with TiVo using appeals and other legal maneuvers to delay its day of reckoning. The rules are different for a tort case than for a patent infringement one. And under New York State law, if the plaintiffs win, then Dish would have to escrow cash before it can appeal — and pay interest on it, which could be as high as 9%. He’s also betting on a settlement: “Cases involving spoliation of evidence rarely go to trial because the odds are so skewed against the offending party,” he says.

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- Fully floating 2-piece rotor that allows outer ring to expand freely in response to heat. This reduces stress which in turn extends rotor life and reduces the tendency for rotor cracking during extreme use. - Drive bobbins machined from a single piece of stainless steel giving maximum strength and corrosion resistance. Stainless bobbins reduce the requirement for regular disc maintenance and ensures the outer ring continues to float freely even when used on the public road with corrosive salts and other road grime. - Each bobbin assembly features an anti-rattle spring clip ensuring silent operation when driving on the public highway - Rotor rings feature 48 directional internal curved vanes for improved rotor coolin - Friction rings are cast from high carbon G3500 alloy giving excellent wear properties and improved thermal capacity. All EBC disc rings are cast using the ‘centre split’ casting method, ensuring a balanced casting that will not distort under high heat, an issue common with cheaper ‘moulded out’ castings. - Unique Swept Groove slot design for effective evacuation of braking dust and gasses whilst ensuring good initial ‘bite’ on brake apply - Replacement disc rings for EBC floating rotors are significantly less expensive than our major competitors. Where to buy EBC Products EBC Brakes manufacture the largest range of disc brake pads and brake discs or brake rotors in the world for every motorcycle, car, truck and SUV that is produced. As a specialist in motorcycle brakes and automotive brakes, EBC Brakes has stockists all over the world and a network of fitting centres who can professionally help with your brake install. Brake installation is a serious safety issue and EBC Brakes can also help show you how to install brake pads with a professional DVD. This is only a guide to professional mechanics and brake install is always best done by a competent person for your motoring safety. If you are planning to buy brakes online and make the brake installation work yourself, we strongly advise that you purchase this DVD.

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Look, there’s nothing wrong with the traditional xylene loop. Stay with us now. Because a new technology will mean using less energy and lowering CO2 emissions. For newcomers, paraxylene is the building block needed to produce the fundamental ingredients that make up the water bottles you buy at the store. And for more than 40 years, the xylene loop has been the go-to technology to create those molecules. But the newly developed liquid phase isomerization (or LPI) process has proven to be a much more energy-efficient way to do the same thing. The traditional xylene loop is energy-intensive because of the heating steps required. Imagine a coffee maker set on an endless cycle to heat, mix, then cool and separate the coffee and water throughout the loop. LPI is literally a cooler way to go, because the reactions occur in a liquid state, thanks to a high-activity catalyst that makes the impossible possible. These crystal zeolite catalysts can operate in low-kinetic energy environments – meaning lower temperatures, less energy and lower CO2 emissions. That’s the real payoff, because the paraxylene molecules created in this process – and the ones that make up those water bottles – are no different than the ones created in the traditional way. Today’s LPI process reduces 10 percent of the energy within the xylene loop, which translates to the energy equivalent of electricity consumed by about 11,000 average American homes. It also reduces annual CO2 emissions equivalent to the benefit of replacing about 15,000 conventional cars with hybrids on American roads. The technology (explained here by the ExxonMobil scientists who developed it) secured the Edison Patent Award in September. It’s quite literally the next cool thing.

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I placed an order on 03/03/2012 . I had 7 Items in the list, 1 was in Low stock (Gyro Breakout Board - IXZ500 Dual 500?/s ) . But while I placed my order, I had 3 in stock. But now, it says that is out of stock. Also , in my order , it only says that I have ordered 6 items and not 7.. Will I be getting the Gyro Breakout Board - IXZ500 Dual 500?/s , with the Package... How long did it take to get to your neck of the woods? 2 posts • Page 1 of 1

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HALLMARK Office Listings SEARCH by selecting an area on the map below. EMAIL or PHONE our agents for viewings or questions 530 Geary Crescent in Saskatoon: Hampton Village Single Family Dwelling for sale (Saskatoon Area 05) : MLS®# 394793 530 Geary Crescent Saskatoon S7R 0E8 : Hampton Village Once again Royalty Construction is taking its well known reputation for quality and design and putting it into affordable family homes in Hampton Village. These near 1300 sq ft homes are the most desirable around. They feature high end kitchens, with Dark Beechwood cabinets and granite countertops. Hardwood floors throughout the main level. A very distinctive and unique floorplan that truly maximizes the square footage to be a very functional family home. Another thing is the 20x20 garage is included in the price, not just a cement pad. This is the last home available with the back deck included in the sale price! The list of standard features goes on and on. The interior pictures of the home shown are of one previously built. This home will be available for immediate possession. If you're in the market for a new home don't hesitate, call today. At this price for this kind of finishing this home will be gone soon. Listing information last updated on May 7, 2011 at 01:18 AM (UTC)

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Virtual Reality may be filling our eyes and ears right now, but Ubisoft has taken things a step further by creating a Nosulus Rift - a mask that pipes the smell of farts into your nose as you create them in South Park: the Fractured But Whole. Yes. This actual, genuine, no-fooling real bit of tech will be travelling to Cologne in time for Gamescom, where at least one person from the IGN team will be forced to use it. I really hope it's not me. Whoever gets the honour, they'll likely end up smelling more than they bargained for. As producer Jason Schroeder puts it, "one of your special abilities [as hero, the New Kid] is really the power of your ass." That's borne out by our E3 preview of The Fractured But Whole, which included "more fart sound effects in 20 minutes than I've ever heard in any other video game." You can read more on the Nosulus Rift website, but rest assured that we'll have a full review of the tech for you next week, right after we're done vomiting. Joe Skrebels is IGN's UK News Editor, and he wants to smell Dead Rising, just for kicks. Follow him on Twitter.

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Fiabee allows you to securely access, manage and share all your files, documents, photos and videos on the go. Using Fiabee, you can: • Access your documents and files from anywhere • Manage all your files from your iPhone or iPad • Share your files, documents, photos and videos with a single click • Access all the synced files with colleagues, friends and family • Access to the backup of all your documents, photos, videos and other files Features of Fiabee for iPhone and iPad: • Automatic upload of photo and video • Offline access to documents and files • Share big files using an auto-generated link. Forget about email attachments. • Share documents with non-registered users at Fiabee. • Automatic backup of your contacts • Search by filename across your Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF files. • Local passcode to protect the access to your files and documents. • All communications are encrypted. Fiabee for iPhone and iPad lets you collaborate with your colleagues, access, manage and share your documents on the go, increasing your productivity. It is fast, secure and easy to use. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Minor internal improvements. Ratings and Reviews Stupid crappy app!! It DOES NOT accept the password I set up. I can log in on my droid and in a browser, but not with the app on my iPad. Same issue, won't let me login It will not let me log in. - TUSO Technologies - 30.8 MB - Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. - English, Arabic, Galician, Spanish - Age Rating - Rated 4+ - This app may use your location even when it isn't open, which can decrease battery life. - © Fiabee Inc. With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.

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Jim Borello has resided in the Chicago area all of his life. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Lewis University and his Master’s degree from the University of Missouri. Prior to becoming a financial planner Jim taught Chemistry for 15 years. This experience provided him valuable training in relating to his client’s needs. Jim started his investment career doing taxes in 1975. The establishment of his Broker Dealer soon followed. He has been in the financial planning field for 30 years specializing in taxes and investments. Jim enjoys helping others attain their financial goals. Jim is a longtime Cubs fan and enjoys traveling with his wife, Sandy. He is delighted that his son, Dan has joined the firm. He is also happy to have his son Dan, daughter-in-law Ashley, and grandson Joshua in the Chicago area.

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James Crosby, Laramie County Community College campus safety director, works with different organizations to keep students at the school safe. Crosby has experience in law enforcement that he said allows him to handle situations on campus. Crosby said he graduated from the FBI Academy as a part of its 164th session. Crosby is originally from South Louisiana. He received his bachelor’s degree in education at the University of South Western Louisiana. After that, he went to the University of Alabama, where he earned his master’s degree in education. Crosby started his career in education and taught in Mobile County, Alabama. His father and brother were teachers as well. “I was a school teacher,” Crosby said. “I taught classroom courses, fifth and sixth grade.” Working within the school, Crosby met and made connections with local law enforcement. He said they would come into the school for different programs, and they pushed him towards working in law enforcement. “I worked in all branches of law enforcement,” Crosby said. Crosby served in every rank within the Mobile County police station before he retired as a captain. He said working for law enforcement gave him a lot of different perspectives. Crosby worked with homicide, narcotics, and juvenile cases, and said it gave him a thorough background in law enforcement. Crosby said he attended the Alabama Law Enforcement Academy and the National FBI Academy. He also graduated from the Executive Institute for Campus Law Enforcement in Illinois. On Dec. 21, Crosby was elected President of the National FBI Academy for the Rocky Mountain Chapter. “They try to periodically have representatives from either Colorado or Wyoming,” Crosby said. Crosby said they also look for someone who can contribute to the national academy. “They’re looking at ways they can network from the network office, which serves Wyoming and Colorado,” Crosby said. “They look up here occasionally and find someone who can represent Wyoming and bring them the resources that they need through the federal government.” Crosby also said he was chosen for the position because of his educational background, and his 30 years in law enforcement. Crosby attends monthly meetings with local sheriffs and chiefs that have graduated from the FBI National Academy. He uses the management and law enforcement skills he learned at the academy for his position with the college. “It gives me a chance to network with our local and federal law enforcement agencies,” Crosby said. “They can provide training to the campus, we can easily procure that, with no cost.” Crosby said this also enables him to get local law enforcement to help with protecting the campus to make it a safe and secure place for learning. “It’s beneficial to the FBI, it’s beneficial to LCCC and to the state of Wyoming,” Crosby said.

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Want a touchscreen tablet computer, but don’t feel like purchasing any of the pre-configured options already on the market? No problem, you can pick up a $400 kit that will let you build your own tablet. Liquidware is selling a kit to build a “Beagle Tablet,” which is based on a BeagleBoard with a 1GHz processor and a 4.3 inch OLED touchscreen display. You also get a 4G SD card and Angstrom Linux, but you can install your own operating system including Google Android or many other Linux-based operating systems. The Beagle tablet is primarily aimed at DIY enthusiasts and developers looking to write their own software. It’s clearly not for everyone. But a kit that you can snap together yourself and configure rather easily sure seems a lot more attractive than other DIY tablet options I’ve seen, which generally require disassembling a netbook and putting it back together with a touchscreen display and without the keyboard. The biggest down side is that the Beagle Tablet is just 4.3 inches, which makes it hardly any large than a smartphone. The display has a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels. On the bright side, it weighs just about half a pound.The kit comes with a 2600mAh battery pack. Liquidware is selling the kit for $393.61 and up.

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Three-Domain Model for Disaster Management Framework - 192 Downloads Existing bodies of research on disaster management frameworks have not been always satisfactorily explained all aspects of catastrophe due to their inadequate applications. This article provides a comprehensive framework, which is a three-domain model, for the goal of mitigating various disasters. Qualitative content analysis has been used as a methodology, while studying flexible organizational management. This model considers disaster, human behavior, and disaster environment as three domains. Human behavioral factors are safety needs, forgetfulness, incentive scheme, disaster mitigation, and enabling sustainability. The model also takes into account all variables in the field, not only the positive aspects, but also the negative aspects of disaster management. 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Disclaimer: This is a long post cataloging my CIM experience and emotions. Read at your own risk ;). I run about two marathons a year, so I’d say that running is a big part of my life. I’ve been trying to qualify for Boston (BQ) since I realized that I was actually pretty good at this running thing. Eleven marathons later, and some pretty close calls, I still wasn’t there. After Houston last January, I was feeling a little defeated. I’d trained harder than ever before and knew that on a fast course like Houston, the BQ could happen, but my body didn’t have the same opinion. So did I wait another year, or did I try for another race in between? I was torn. I knew that with getting married in June and honeymooning right after, training through the summer for a fall marathon didn’t sound like a great alternative. That’s when I started thinking about December. The twelfth month of the year, and just a month away from Houston, running a December race would provide the benefits of later ramp up time, taper through Thanksgiving, and if the race didn’t go as planned I’d have another chance to run a fast race with Houston a few weeks later. So after bringing it up in conversation with my dad and training partner, Frances, a few times in the spring, I finally took the leap. I registered for CIM (California International Marathon) while in a hotel room on Long Island just before heading to the airport to my wedding in Honolulu. Dad and Frances both signed up a few days later. CIM has a reputation for being a net downhill, super fast course. And, now fresh off the course I have to agree. While the race is definitely hilly (and I’m glad I put the hill training in), it sure was speedy. I’m pleased to report that magic number 12 was worth waiting for. I am now the proud owner of a shiny new BQ and PR. And, it’s been a long time coming. My last PR was in 2012 at the North Shore Marathon on Oahu. For some reason, despite my terrible training and lack of marathon experience at the time, I hit a PR that I just couldn’t beat for more than four years. That makes yesterday’s run even sweeter. CIM comes at a time of year that simply sneaks up on you. This year, the race was the week after Thanksgiving, which meant that we could still eat well (guilt free of course), and have the benefits of easing into taper with less milage. No sugar coating here, training for CIM was tough! Houston seemed unseasonably warm this fall, with most of our 18-22 milers falling on days when the temps were hot and humid. Looking back on those runs now, I am so grateful for the rough conditions. It just made Sacramento feel even better yesterday! The running conditions couldn’t have been better—40s, sunny and dry. Plus, Sacramento was a wonderful host to us runners. Having grown up in California, I didn’t spend much time in the capitol, but after this weekend I would certainly make the trip back. Our weekend began with the CIM-organized shakeout run on Saturday. I love when races offer the opportunity to run with others in a social atmosphere before the race starts. It was the perfect way to gauge the temperature, meet other runners, and get some advice about the course. We were also pretty lucky to catch Steph Rothstein Bruce warming up and meet fellow Instagrammer @FueledbyFrosting. Tip: If you haven’t signed up for Houston’s ABB 5K yet (for all the reasons listed above), I highly recommend it! The shakeout run started and ended at the Convention Center which was conveniently located right around the corner from our hotel. It was also where the expo was going on and where the busses would pick us up the next morning, so heading there early on Saturday was an easy way to gain our bearings. Up next we hit the expo, where I really became aware of how experienced of a race field CIM is. Everyone was extremely laid back, there were no major lines, and the speaking panels were focused on providing advice to help runners reach their goals. Carb loading is one of my favorite parts of sporting events, and it always has been. Sure, I love pasta, but theres also something so fun about sharing a meal before an exciting day with people you care about. When I swam competitively I always looked forward to dinners at the Olive Garden or at a teammate’s house. Now, it’s all about sharing a simple meal and getting out the nerves with my runner buddies. Our hotel wasn’t just convenient, it was also extremely accommodating to the runners. For just $15 we enjoyed a great pasta dinner! Race morning always comes up really quickly, but surprisingly I slept much better than I usually do. For some reason the nerves just hadn’t hit yet. By 4:15 am, we were downstairs in the hotel lobby loading up on a quick breakfast (did I mention how awesome our hotel was?!?) before walking a block over to catch the busses to the start line in Folsom. The ride up was easy, and I was extremely appreciative of the opportunity to stay on the warm school busses once we arrived at the start line. Overall, the start line area was pretty drama-free. Porta-let lines weren’t crazy, and neither were the other runners. Frances and I did lose dad before the start, but we’d already decided to start with different pace groups, so it was okay. Unlike all of my other marathons, I opted to run with my phone this year. I’ve become so much more comfortable with Spotify as my primary music provider so it was easier to just put my music on and stick my phone in my pocket. So after snapping a few photos of the sunrise and the start line, I put it on airplane mode and got ready to run. Getting into stride was easy right out of the gate, the hardest part was holding back! The cool weather combined with the excitement of the race made starting at our goal of 8:10 minute miles near impossible. Instead, we tried to conserve what we could, and enjoy the experience. About six miles in, we heard a friendly voice behind us asking if we were Lindsay and Frances. Low and behold, our friend Heather’s friend Jen had found us! Heather had connected us via Facebook on Saturday, but once the race began we just figured we wouldn’t find her. Running with Jen was great! She was a CIM veteran and had incredible insight on the course, not to mention how consistent she was with her splits! The race went by quickly, I couldn’t believe that we’d already hit 16 when we did. I was free of stomach issues, was fueling properly (the nuun on course totally helped!), and was a little ahead of goal pace. With just 10 miles to go and still feeling good, that BQ was definitely within sight. Around 18 I decided to pick up the pace a little with plans to catch and stay with the 3:30 pace group. Mission accomplished, I caught them but at 20 overtook them instead of staying steady. At this point my music was rockin’ and I knew I had to really bonk badly to lose the PR. At 23 I started feeling it, and did drop off the pace a bit the last two miles (and the 3:30 group overtook me). In the end, I was able to finish strong with the number 3:31 on the clock. I even got to hear the announcer call out my name and time…and that my time was a BQ! 3:31.07, a PR by six minutes and a BQ by four…it feels great to write it! Celebrating at the finish line felt spectacular. Seeing Frances and dad both run in with BQ times was incredible, too! After we all crossed the finish line it was time to ring the BQ bell. And man, did that feel good. So did the beer and grilled cheese lunch afterwards! So that’s my CIM story and how my magic number 12 (combined with amazing running buddies, coaching and lots of nuun) finally got me the BQ.

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Sorry, Flat Rock Cellars does not ship wine to United States. Canadian wine delivered right to your door! The Rusty Shed represents a barrel selection of estate Chardonnays chosen for their full flavoured richness on the palate, textured with the subtleties of oak. When blending this wine we are looking for something with ageing potential that is not only going to be fresh and vibrant today, but also enjoyed for years to come. Rich and creamy on the palate, but with enough acidity to give it great length and aging potential. Awards & Ratings This was a featured wine in December's Wine Club package. Geographical Indication: Niagara, Ontario Vineyard: Estate vineyard Cases Produced: 236 Appearance: Bright, clear. Straw-coloured core, lighter rim. Nose: Medium aromatic intensity. Creamed butter, hazelnuts and oak spice. Pear and citrus. Wildflowers. Palate: Medium body, medium acid. The front is lively with pear, brioche, nuts, spice, and vanilla. Food Pairing: Holiday dinner foods from roasted turkeys to latkes, shellfish in garlic butter sauce, Teriyaki-glazed salmon, polenta with Parmesan cheese, and cocktail party finger foods. The Madronich family of Ed and his son, Ed Jr., are behind the almost 2 decades old winery that perches on a hill in the Niagara Escarpment. They pair world-class vineyard management and vinification methods with the best winemaking equipment in the world and the result is outstanding. Early to adopt screwcaps over corks for their entire wine portfolio, they proudly lead the way in twisting caps in the industry. This is a good quality Chardonnay. It’s showing lovely aromatics and a medium length finish, but 3-5 years in the cellar would gracefully relax the flavours on the palate and add complexity. - Jackie McLachlan, Wine Steward

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WASHINGTON – A jittery client linked to the infamous D.C. Madam’s high-class escort service has hired a powerhouse lawyer to warn ABC against plastering his face on national television. Attorney Steven Salky dashed off a letter to ABC News – which is preparing to air an explosive report on tomorrow’s “20/20” about the madam – saying he has “reason to believe” his client could be outed on the air, the network revealed yesterday. Salky refers to his unnamed client as a “government witness” in the case. The letter claims that the network would be violating a federal court order against the madam, Deborah Jeane Palfrey, forbidding her to intimidate any witnesses in the case. The feds, in their stunning criminal indictment of Palfrey, claim she employed a stable of escorts with college credentials in a prostitution ring masked as a sexual fantasy service.

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No, the contents of the pack aren’t classified as the misleading name might suggest. The pack will give you double XP for the first four hours of gameplay on the game’s definitive multiplayer mode. It will also contain a Mini Guide, an exclusive SAS avatar, or a PlayStation3 theme. If you place the pre-order and place the deposit, you will be able to collect the Intel Pack on the day of release. However, supplies are limited, so better make your move quick. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will be released worldwide on November 8 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

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Remove Eggs from branches by gently pulling them away from the hemlock. Remove any needles that have fallen into the bowl. Separate egg clumps into bite size pieces by breaking them apart with your hands. Place eggs in colander, pour boiling water throughout eggs evenly allowing them to be blanched. Simmer peas on low in a small amount of water until they become soft. Strain and set aside for salad. Dice cheese, onion, celery and peppers to be equal to pea size. Optional ingredients: Ground Black Seaweed, Jalapeño powder, Pickled Beach Asparagus. Adjust this salad to your personal preference. The Jalapeño powder gives this salad a nice kick! Pickled Beach Asparagus can be purchased through Gimbal Botanicals at www.GimbalBotanicals.com Mix all of your ingredients together with a large wooden spoon. Add mayonnaise to your desired consistency. For best flavor, chill in your refrigerator for at least one hour. Serve generous amounts to your family or friends as they are sure to love this salad.

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My usual workflow when working with git, is something like this: - create a local repository - do some work in that repository, add/change files etc. - decide that I want a central remote location for the repository, and create one - push all the commits from my local repository to this new remote repository Now, however, I want to be able to pull from this remote repository without having to specify where I'm pushing to or pulling from; I want my local master to track the remote master. The proper way to do this isn't clear to me, and I've been unable to determine it from the documentation, even though it shouldn't really be more than one command. Because it's something that's only ever done once per repository, I've generally employed one of two simple, but hacky, solutions: git cloneto make a new local repository, and deleted the old one. After git cloning, the new repository is setup to track the origin. - manually edited .git/config to make master track origin. I think I should be able to run a command, probably some form of git remote to setup an existing repository to have master track a remote master. Can anyone tell me what that command is?

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God indtjekningsoplevelse100% af de seneste gæster gav denne boligs indtjekning en 5-stjernet vurdering. God placering100 % af gæster gav denne boligs placering en 5-stjernet vurdering. Giulio er SuperHost-værtSuperHost-værter er erfarne, højt vurderede værter, der er engageret i at give gæster et godt ophold. Do you really wish to experience Asiago and its famous plateau, enjoy its amazing nature and discover all its secrets, following in its master’s footsteps... then, this is exactly the ideal place for your stay! Gratis parkering på stedet 1 dobbeltseng, 1 barneseng Indtjekning kan ske når som helst efter 16:00 Udtjekning inden 11:00 I am surprised this Airbnb has so many 5 star reviews, because for us it wasn't what we expected. The pros are it is close to the city center and it is spacious with views of the mountains. Unfortunately when we arrived the home was all closed up and dark (it was daytime) and ha… Svar fra Giulio: Dear Rosella, first of all, airbnb apartments are not hotels, very likely you had inappropriate expectations for the place, not considering this is indeed a private house. Secondly, you did not ask for ANYTHING of all the items you are reporting, except the wifi - in this case I sent you the information the same day asap (we just changed the router the did not have the chance to prepare a paper with user name and password). Our housekeeper lives close to the flat and could have come immediately in case of need. I was not there that day and couldn't check personally the flat before you came, but as I said we do our best to always fix eventual problems and answer all the inquiries, but only if we know them! Of course this is not the way we like to host our guests, as you can see from the reviews. I apologize if we missed the chance to make you feel 100% confortable, please next time call me and let me know... Hope to host you again and meet you in person, Best regards. Giulio Giulio er en SuperHostSuperhosts er erfarne, højt vurderede værter, der giver fantastiske ophold til gæster. Giulio, italian, HdM! Svartid: indenfor et par timer Kommuniker altid via AirbnbFor at beskytte din betaling skal du aldrig overføre penge eller kommunikere uden for Airbnb's hjemmesiden eller app.

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Avaap is excited to be the Gold sponsor of Inforum 2018. Our booth, located just inside the Hub main doors, will be bustling with activity where you can learn what’s new with Infor CloudSuites, Birst, Infor Global Human Resources (GHR), Infor M3 and more. As your conference correspondent, we’ve taken the liberty of identifying seven sessions you don’t want to miss while planning your Inforum experience: - Case Study: Helpful hints – CloudSuite Financials year-end audit Julie Cupp, Financial IT Analyst, Palos Health, and Roger Russell, VP of Finance, Palos Health Learn how Palos Health, one of the first healthcare CloudSuite Financials & Supply Management customers, successfully completed a year-end audit. - Case Study: Palos – BI out of the box Roger Russell, VP of Finance, Palos Health Join this session with Palos and Infor Development to learn how Palos is using the business intelligence tools in CloudSuite Financials & Supply Management v11 to drive business decisions and actions—right out of the box. - Case Study: Enhance supply chain operations and efficiency with Infor Process Automation Kat Vila, Supply Chain Systems, Memorial Healthcare System Memorial Healthcare System demonstrates how the hospital system is using Infor Process Automation (IPA) to automate work and improve operations. This session will explore three processes delivering value, including Bill-Only, BioMed PO Notification, and Approve PO Receipt. Learn how IPA can assist with making decisions, streamline processes, and deliver greater efficiency. Leave with an understanding of the power of IPA and a better awareness of how IPA can automate transactional activity in your organization. - Case Study: Move from v9 to GHR HCM CloudSuite Lori Hoekstra, HR Manager, Riverside Healthcare Riverside Healthcare moved from on-premise v9 to the cloud v10 (single tenant) and GHR v11 (multi-tenant). Join this session as Riverside shares lessons about its upgrade to GHR. Hear highlights and challenges and see how they maximized the system for optimal benefit. - Case Study: Using Process Automation to streamline order and supply processes Randy McElmurry, Purchasing Manager, Asante Healthcare Asante Health will share how they reduced data entry, minimized order errors and delays, and ensured clinical staff had the right supplies at the right cost with an automated workflow created using Process Automation. You’ll get an inside look at the development process and leave with actionable insights for powering your procurement processes and improving supply ordering in your organization. - Speed Session: Birst – Experience the Power of Networked Analytics Massimo Emilione, Practice Director, Avaap Products and Birst BI, Avaap Experience Birst and how the platform integrated with Infor software offers a new level of trusted insights to drive better decisions and faster business outcomes - Speed Session: CSF – Determining your Optimal Migration Path Jason Bueno, Practice Director, CloudSuite Financials and Supply Management, Avaap Interested in migrating to the cloud or full digital transformation? Explore options and key considerations for the most efficient path to the greatest improvements in CloudSuite. Inforum is a great opportunity to learn, network, and stay on top of what your peers are doing to transform. Visit the Avaap booth or request a meeting with Avaap at Inforum 2018 to discuss your next upcoming project, migration options if you’re thinking of implementing Infor CloudSuite, and other opportunities to extend your Infor software investment. If you’re not planning to attend Inforum 2018 but have questions about any of the presentations or need more information as you plan your next project, get in touch. Melissa Prusher is vice president of Global Marketing at Avaap. Visit her and the Avaap team in the Avaap booth at Inforum 2018 September 25-27.

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OMG. What did we do to deserve two big reveals in one day? (Must be the fact that we never vandalized a gas station. Thanks, karma!) Ryan Lochte just dropped two bombshells, revealing both the sex of his baby and when he plans to tie the knot with fiancé Kayla Rae Reid. Can you say score? Back in October 2015, the Olympian popped the question, proposing to Reid after nine months of dating and the pair has been planning their sure-to-be gold medal worthy wedding ever since. After all, the couple has a lot to compete with (although heavy competition isn't anything new to the swimming star), after the gorgeous three — yes, three! — weddings of Lochte's teammate Michael Phelps and his wife, Nicole Johnson. But it sounds like it ain't no thing to Lochte, who is admittedly taking the reins when it comes to wedding planning. "They always say like the wedding's for the woman but you know, for me, I want to be a part of it," Lochte recently told Entertainment Tonight. "I want to help pick out the cake, pick out the flowers, settings, everything, so I want to be a big part of it." But just when will these Olympian-planned nuptials take place? After making the announcement that they're expecting their first child together (with a poolside pic, no less!), Lochte and Reid have turned their attention to their baby on the way — but they do have a potential time in mind. "Our biggest focus is bringing this child into this world," explained Lochte. "We're going to keep our focus on that and afterward we'll set a date and time on getting married, but I think we're looking at October." OCTOBER! Low-key marking our calendars now... But now back to that baby! (A.K.A. Boomer Phelps' biggest competition in 2036 — kidding, probably...) "We're having a boy," Lochte revealed, but no — he's not going to be forced to hit the lap pool before he learns to walk. "He's going to know how to swim, but I'm not going to push him into anything," said Lochte. "He can pick any kind of sport he wants. I really want him to play a sport and be active. I think that's a really important thing in children, is to be active." The potential comparisons between Boomer Phelps and Lochte's little one isn't lost on him, though. Who will be the first to earn a gold medal cuteness?! Which Olympic-bred infant will have more followers on Instagram? "We might do that, create the whole Instagram account and all that. I already knew this was going to happen when we found out it was a boy, that everyone's going to be like, 'Oh, Boomer — it's like Phelps and Lochte back at it again,'" noted the Olympian. "So it'll be fun but the most important thing is I'm really excited about just having a kid." And we're excited for the ensuing Battle of the Baby Instagrams! Bring on the cute baby pics!

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Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs 5 die on Mississippi roads over Thanksgiving holiday Mississippi is in dire straits with fewer troopers on the road than ever. High ranking officials say it's time to do something. Therese Apel/ The Clarion-Ledger Five people died on Mississippi roads over the holiday weekend, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The Thanksgiving enforcement period began at 6 p.m. Wednesday and ended at midnight Sunday. On Friday around 4:21 a.m., MHP responded to a vehicle crash on U.S. 61 in Wilkinson County. Dondi D. Dixon, 31, from Woodville was killed when he was struck by a vehicle as he was reported to be walking in the northbound lane. He was pronounced dead on the scene. At around 5:11 p.m., a 2003 Ford passenger van driven by Doris Greer, 47, from Greenwood was traveling westbound on U.S. 82 when it left the roadway and entered the median. The van rolled over several times, killing passenger Dennis Miller, 53, from Greenwood. Miller was also pronounced dead on scene. On Saturday at 10:23 p.m., MHP responded to a two-vehicle crash in Benton County. A 2014 Chevrolet driven by Tavieon D. Johnson, 20, of Michigan City was traveling eastbound on Mississippi 5 when his vehicle was hit by a 2006 Ford Mustang driven by Marquez Amaya, 25, of Memphis, Tennessee. Amaya was traveling westbound in the eastbound lane of Mississippi 5. Johnson was pronounced dead on the scene. Amaya was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. At 12:50 p.m. Sunday, there was a fatal crash involving one vehicle in Lincoln County. A 2004 Ford pickup driven by James E. Hutson, 91, of Bogue Chitto was traveling southbound on I-55 when the truck had a blowout, causing Hutson to lose control of the vehicle. The truck left the roadway and overturned several times. Hutson was pronounced dead on the scene. On Sunday at 2:14 p.m., a 2002 Chevrolet driven by Judy A. Pounds, 60, from Moss Point was traveling westbound on Mississippi 26 in Stone County. Her car left the roadway and rolled several times and Pounds was ejected. She was pronounced dead at a local hospital. All crashes remain under investigation. During the enforcement period, MHP issued 4,879 citations with 46 DUI arrests. Additionally, 163 motor vehicle crashes were investigated which included 55 injuries and the five fatalities. During the same period in 2016, MHP investigated 171 crashes with two fatalities and made 67 DUI arrests.

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FREE DELIVERY for local online orders. Donato's Floral's Assurance 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE SAVE AT LEAST $14.95 100% FLORIST DESIGNED, HAND DELIVERED JOIN THOUSANDS OF HAPPY CUSTOMERS This product is currently out of stock. Save at least $14.95 No Service fees This classic red and white arrangement is the perfect way to let her know your love will never fade. Perfectly sweet - a delightful treat for any special occasion! Featuring delicate white hydrangea and deep red Peruvian lilies, accented with waxflower, ribbon, and more! Upgrade to Deluxe or Premium to add stunning red roses. Product ID UFN1864M Approximately 11" W x 11" H What People Are Saying June 18, 2018 This was my first time ordering from donato’s and the staff was extremely helpful and went above and beyond to make sure my delivery was a success. I will definitely use their services again. Thank you! June 17, 2018 Superb as always June 15, 2018 They were beautiful! Reviews Sourced from Lovingly

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EBSU LAWSA Election Gone Bloody As Student Stabbed EBSU LAWSA election – On the 19th of July 2018, it was brought to our notice that the election of Law Students Association of Ebonyi State University has taken another dimension. Before then, the LAWSA election was slated to take place on the 20th of July 2018. And the position of the LAWSA president was contested by senator Lucky Nwode and Okoroafor Odii Joy. But to the amazement of the students, it was reported that a so called supporter of Okoroafor Odii Joy by the name Nwuzor Elijah a 200 level law student reportedly stabbed Okpaga Ernest who is supporting Senator Lucky Nwode for reasons unknown but believed to have related to the election. According to our source, Okoroafor Odii Joy, presidential aspirant from the #FortheJoyOfLawsa camp said that yes Elijah is her supporter but she didn’t ask him to hurt anyone, as a matter of fact she had earlier on she invited the police so as to ensure the safety of the students so how can she turn around and do otherwise. Furthermore she made a complain that although they saw the supporters of Senator Lucky Nwode tearing her posters but she held her supporters back from retaliating. As at the time of filing this report our team confirmed that Nwuzor Elijah had already turned himself in to the police. Also according to another source, the said victim was not stabbed rather he fell into the gutter and hit his head on the edge while struggling and pushing one of the opposing supporter. What ever it is peace should reign Reports reaching our team has it thar the election has been postponed as the new date would be announced soon. #fortheloveoflawsa and #forthejoyoflawsa drop your predictions in in the comment box. Also remember its just an election and not a war front rather let’s allow joy and love to reign in LAWSA.

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- elasticated waistband with interwoven ESPRIT logo lettering - finely ribbed hem edges - inside leg approx. 58 cm, can vary slightly from size to size Material and care - 58% Cotton - 37% Polyamide - 5% Elastane opaque cotton blend leggings Ordered a size up based on the other reviews, which was the right choice. Gorgeous colour! More like footless tights but I adore them. Marked as XL but only M - L size Looks better on screen than real life - have returned items Good fit, true to size they are not leggings! they are footless tights!

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crumbled blue cheese 1 1/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves ground cayenne pepper curly green leaf lettuce pint mixed cherry tomatoes toasted pecan halves red onion strips - Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, mash 1 tablespoon of the cheese into the buttermilk with a fork until blended. Stir in vinegar, salt, pepper, remaining blue cheese, and parsley. Cover and refrigerate (can be made 1 day ahead). - Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into 3 strips; cut each strip into 3 pieces. In a bowl, whisk buttermilk, garlic, cayenne, and salt; add chicken. Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours and up to 6. - Drain chicken; coat with breadcrumbs. Cook chicken in oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 7 minutes, turning pieces frequently, or until cooked through and golden. Drain on paper towel. - Make the Salad: In a bowl, toss salad ingredients with 1/4 cup dressing; place on 4 plates. Top with chicken. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

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As your parents grow older, your relationship with them may change. You may view each other more as friends rather than as child and parent, and you may develop a better understanding of the other’s personalities. However, many adult children report they regret not spending more time with their senior parents. Adult children who are not able to look after their aging parents should consider hiring a professional caregiver. Aging adults who require assistance with the tasks of daily living can benefit from reliable senior care. Birmingham, AL, families trust in Home Care Assistance to provide the high-quality care their elderly loved ones need and deserve. Our caregivers are trained to help seniors prevent and manage serious illnesses and encourage them to make healthier decisions as they age. Here are seven reasons why you should get to know your senior parents better. 1. Say What You Always Wanted To As people enter the later stages of life, they may find themselves reflecting on their earlier years. They may regret not saying, “I love you” to their children enough or not encouraging their children to live their dreams. Children of aging parents often have things they want to say to their parents as well, such as “Thanks for taking such great care of me.” Spending time with your parents in their senior years can make it easier to finally say those things. 2. Learn About Unfinished Passions As you get to know your senior parent, you may discover your mom dreamed of learning to play the piano or your dad always wanted to play golf on a particular course. When your parents tell you about the bucket list goals they never completed, you may want to help make arrangements to do those things together. You’ll create great memories for yourself, and make your parents happy at the same time. 3. Find Out Your Family History Knowing your family history is important for a number of reasons. Maybe heart ailments or other diseases run in the family, and you need to know about them so you can prepare for your future. Family history can also be interesting. Perhaps your great-great grandfather was a war hero, and your parents never told you. Getting to know your parents can mean learning more about their past. 4. Learn Favorite Family Recipes If your mom makes the best lasagna in the world, you might convince her to teach you how to make it. Cooking together and swapping stories and recipes over a delicious meal is an excellent way to bond with your mom or dad. Your parent may consider it an honor that you want to learn his or her dishes. 5. Create Memories Even if you have countless of fond memories of your parents throughout the years, there is always room for more. If you have children, it is important for them to create memories with their grandparents because they will probably not get to spend as much time with them as you have. Getting to know your parents better can mean creating a lifetime of memories for both you and your children. 6. Be a Confidant Seniors have a tendency to feel isolated and lonely. They may feel they have no one to talk to, especially when it comes to personal matters. By spending more time with your parents and getting to know them, they may realize you can be a good friend and confidant who is willing to listen when they want to get something off their chests. 7. Learn How to Help Them If you are new to helping your parents out or taking care of them, it can be awkward at first. After all, it’s hard to lose your independence. However, spending time getting to know each other better can make the transition smoother. Your parents may feel more comfortable expressing their needs, and you may pick up on signals you never noticed before. It can make caregiving much easier for both of you. Living with a serious health condition can make it challenging for seniors to age in place. However, they can maintain a higher quality of life with the help of professional live-in care. Birmingham seniors can benefit from assistance with meal prep, bathing, transportation to the doctor’s office, medication reminders, and much more. If your elderly loved one is living with Alzheimer’s and needs help managing the symptoms, turn to Home Care Assistance, a leading provider of Alzheimer’s home care. Birmingham seniors can rely on our revolutionary Cognitive Therapeutics Method (CTM), an activities-based program that helps slow cognitive decline and delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. CTM also encourages seniors to engage with others in an enjoyable way and helps them build new routines to look forward to. Call (205) 438-6925 and schedule a complimentary, no-obligation consultation with a friendly and knowledgeable Care Manager.

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Patagonia Women's Insulated Powder Bowl Pants These pants are built with 2-layer GORE-TEX® polyester fabric for durably waterproof/breathable and windproof protection in all conditions. Strategically placed 60-g Thermogreen® insulation keeps you warm where you need it most. - Tough, 2-layer polyester GORE-TEX® fabric for durably waterproof/breathable and windproof protection; 60-g Thermogreen® insulation stays warm even when wet - Waist details: brushed-tricot lining wicks moisture, adjustable elastic tabs customize fit, 2-snap closure and zip fly - Webbing loop on rear yoke securely attaches pants to the powder skirt on any Patagonia® Snow jacket - Watertight, coated zippers with slim zip installation reduce bulk and weight; zippered pockets: two handwarmers, one back, one right thigh - Articulated knees for mobility; mesh-lined thigh vents quickly release heat - Gaiters seal out snow; tough scuff guards protect inside of leg and bottom hem - Concealed RECCO® reflector - 757 g (26.7 oz) Shell: 2-layer, 4.6-oz 150-denier 100% polyester GORE-TEX® fabric with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Lining: 2-oz 100% polyester plain weave. Insulation: 60-g Thermogreen® 100% polyester (90% recycled). Shell and lining fabrics are certified as bluesign® approvedView The Footprint Chronicles The construction of 2-Layer GORE-TEX® Products is unique. A GORE-TEX® membrane is bonded to an outer material, then combined with a free-flowing lining. The benefit: a soft, lightweight garment that keeps you dry and lets you move freely. The GORE-TEX® membrane has 9 billion pores per square inch, with each pore 20,000 times smaller than a water droplet. These tiny holes are too small for water and wind to pass through from the outside. But these same pores are large enough for moisture vapor to pass through, so your body's perspiration is able to escape and you won’t feel clammy or uncomfortable inside your jacket. DWR (durable water repellent) fabric finish repels light rain and snow and decreases dry times. When DWR is used in conjunction with a waterproof/breathable barrier, the DWR finish keeps the outer fabric from becoming saturated so that the breathable barrier can do its job.

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Produkten har attribut att välja |Ansökan||Street inlets finishing located close to the curve| |Kvantitet på en lastpall||36 szt.| According to PN-EN 124:2000, ISO 9001 Ever-increasing traffic intensity and load-bearing capacity requirements for public roads have led to a growing demand for manholes of increased quality. Due to a rise in the prices of cast iron and steel in recent years, and a subsequent increase in acts of theft - manholes made of cast iron are no longer a good solution. The Marmox Co., which holds an ISO 9001 certificate, specializes in the manufacture of innovative, highly-durable products made of polymers for the construction industry which contain epoxide, polyester, acryl, and polyurethane. After long and intensive research and tests the Marmox Co, has produced an innovative manhole. This product is based on a newly developed acrylic polymer concrete (PC) of increased strength. The manholes manufactured by the Marmox Co. are ahead of the conventional products in terms of their strength, durability, corrosion resistance and the precision with which they are made. These manholes meet all the international standards (all strength classes), and are available in both standard and custom-made sizes. Marmox Co. products are cost-effective substitutes to traditional manholes and street inlets/gullies.

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By replacing its stand-alone, dial-up credit transaction units with integrated payment processing solutions, McDonald's Canada reduced payment-processing costs and improved its speed of service from 30 seconds to 8 seconds. While many businesses can talk about the fast pace of a typical workday and how they are striving to streamline their processes, few can compare with the pace and efficiency of McDonald's. On any given day in Canada, McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited (Toronto, ON) will serve 3 million people among its 1,320 restaurants. That works out to an average of 2,273 customers served per store per day. And, that's just the average - it certainly doesn't reflect a typical McDonald's experience from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fries Were Ready ... But Payment Authorization Wasn't One process that wasn't living up to McDonald's standards, however, was its payment processing solution. The fast food retailer was using stand-alone dial-up units that required order takers to step away from the register, manually enter the dollar amount of the transaction, swipe the debit or credit card, and wait ... and wait ... and wait. Assuming everything worked properly, which wasn't always the case, the transaction would take 30 seconds to complete. In many retail environments a 30-second wait can be a nuisance - at a McDonald's it's nearly as bad as running out of french fries or milk shakes. Besides the waiting, the retailer's payment processing units had other issues. "Because the units weren't integrated with our POS system, there was a chance that double-entry data errors could occur, which made end-of-day register reconciliation more labor intensive," recalls Lou Stea, national operations technology manager at McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited. "Additionally, with our stand-alone units we were paying higher transaction fees for both debit and credit transactions." A Payment Processing Upgrade Early in 2002, McDonald's research and data analysis revealed that a significant number of customers were paying with debit cards. Its research also showed that credit transactions weren't far behind debit transaction statistics. This information confirmed that the retailer needed to upgrade its legacy payment processing units. In the process of researching various solutions, McDonald's chose AJB Software Design Inc.'s (Toronto, ON) RTS (retail transaction switch) and FIPay payment processing application as part of its new solution. "We chose several pilot restaurants to try out the new solution, which comprised the RTS, the FIPay software, and a high-speed communications connection," says Stea. "We integrated the RTS with our Compris POS platform using Compris' generic interface layers." The new solution provided an immediate transaction timesaving by being integrated with the cash registers and by eliminating double data entry. Another improvement with the new solution came from the RTS - the switch that directs payment requests to the appropriate banks over encrypted T1 communication lines and verifies card authorization and PIN. The RTS is able to distinguish credit and debit transactions, which offers significant savings to the retailer. The third part of McDonald's solution was an upgrade from a dial-up connection to a high-speed DSL (digital subscriber line) communications connection in its stores. Additionally, because the network design uses an Internet protocol, each of McDonald's POS registers can be connected to the payment processing solution and can simultaneously process multiple sessions of credit/debit transactions. McDonald's ran the pilot tests for six months. During that time they noted that the entire payment process improved from 30 seconds (stand-alone units) to 8 seconds (integrated units). Unlike the previous solution, the FIPay/RTS solution enables split tendering options. If a customer wants to pay $5 cash and the rest on debit/credit the solution can charge the remaining balance to a credit card or debit card. Presently, McDonald's is finishing its pilot phase and will be rolling out the solution to the rest of its Canadian restaurants throughout the rest of 2003. In future phases, the retailer is looking into adding other cashless initiatives to its order-payment-processing repertoire, which could be integrated to its new POS payment processing solution. While it's too early to know for sure how things will play out with this idea, one thing that the retailer knows for sure: any new solution has to contribute to making customers happy - and it has to do it quickly.

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(RxWiki News) According to new research, treating mild strokes with a blood-clot busting drug designed for severe stroke could reduce disability in patients and save $200 million per year in disability costs. The study from the University of Cincinnati -- part of the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Stroke Study, begun in 1993 at the UC College of Medicine -- finds that hospital records of 437 patients treated at 16 sites indicate 247 were diagnosed with mild ischemic stroke on a stroke severity scale. Only 4 of the mild-stroke patients were treated with tPA (a clot-busting drug intravenous tissue plasminogen activator normally reserved for severe stroke treatment). The clot-busting tPA is the only FDA-approved drug shown to reduce disability following ischemic (blood-clot) stroke, but carries a slight but significant risk of bleeding in the brain. The remaining 62 percent of patients (of the original 247) not treated with tPA were shown to be probable candidates for the drug if the mildness of their stroke was disregarded as a reason to deny tPA treatment. Figuring for the entire U.S. population, researchers determined at least $200 million in disability expenditures would be saved based on the assumption of moderate disability amounting to a lifetime cost of $100,000 per patient. The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health. Stoke is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. and the leading cause of long-term disability. There are three types of stroke (ischemic caused by blood clots, hemorrhagic caused by bleeding in the brain and transient ischemic attacks). Symptoms, which require immediate medical attention, include difficulty speaking or understanding speech (aphasia); difficulty walking; dizziness or lightheadedness (vertigo); and numbness, paralysis or weakness, usually on one side of the body.

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How Did The Enlightenment Effect Latin America? Enlightenment ideas in Latin America took place during the 1700's to the early 1800's. These ideas were appealed to the people because they taught that man was free and that all were equal. These ideas were important especially in countries were slavery existed and countries under the control of foreign powers. The Spark that ignited wide spread revolt was napoleon's invasion of Spain. He ousted the Spanish king and placed his brother Joseph on the Spanish throne. Latin American leaders saw Spain's opportunity to reject foreign domination and demand independence from colonial rule. Two places that were influenced by the enlightenment were Haiti and South America. Toussaint L'Ouverture was also influenced by the enlightenment. Haiti had over a half million enslaved Africans working on sugar plantations owned by the French. The sugar was hugely profitable, but conditions for enslaved worker were horrendous. Many were cruelly over worked and under fed. Haiti also had a population of both free and enslaved mulattoes. Free mulattoes, however, had few right and were badly treated by the French. In 1791, a slave revolt exploded in northern Haiti. Under the able leadership of Toussaint L'Ouverture, Haitians would fight for freedom and pave the way for throwing off French rule. In South America, Native Americans had rebelled against Spanish rule as early as the 1700s. These rebellions had limited results, however it was not until 1800s that discontent among the Creoles sparked a widespread drive for independence. Educated Creoles like Simo¢n Bolivar applauded the French and American Revolutions. He dreamed of winning independence for his country. When Napoleon occupied Spain, Simo¢n returned to his South America and led an uprising that established a republic in his native Venezuela. But his newly found republic quickly toppled by conservative forces. Bolivar then got a... Please join StudyMode to read the full document

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Health, Wellness and Life Coach All my life I have been drawn to find a higher meaning in life, to live life to the fullest and live up to my full potential. An event in 1999 finally jolted me into taking a closer look at who I am and what I am doing and to find some answers. For many years I have studied physical health and wellness techniques, relaxation and mental and emotional balancing therapies, spiritual practices and philosophies and relationships. I have studied how all of these combine to bring about a more vibrant, healthy, fulfilling and satisfying life. I can remember even at a very young age giving advice to others. As a mature adult I now feel that is one of my innate gifts, abilities and talents and something that I find very fulfilling….telling other people what to do!! One of the MANY lessons learned the “hard way” is to wait until I am asked for advice before giving it. I have even managed to accomplish that in relationship with my daughter….a HUGH accomplishment (most of the time). My credentials include: ordained minister, certified yoga teacher, certified Transpersonal Hypnotherapist and many other certifications and training in a number of emotional, mental, physical and spiritual therapies, techniques and modalities.

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Mode changes with button on toggle switch New version LED bulbs are lower power consumption, brighter and more effective than previous standard LED strobe lights Mounts onto any 1" hole in headlights, tail lights, or bumper lights Vibration and moisture resistant so long as installed correctly Color depends on color of bulbs Controller dimensions: 5.125" x 4.5" x 1.75" (width x depth x height) Main power cable length: 7 FT Bulb wiring length: 3 x 10 FT & 3 x 16 FT Number of bulbs: 6 Universal for all vehicles with a 12V power source Installation: THIS PRODUCT RECOMMENDS PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION. 6 x LED strobe bulbs 3 x 10ft & 3 x 16 FT cables 1 x Toggle switch (on/off & flash pattern button) 1 x 120 Watt power supply 11 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews Better than expected much brighter than you would think Not as brite as the other brand I own but works good Awesome, I'm very pleased. It works perfect. Best light ever, very bright, works very well Very bright with lots of different flashing programs Nice product. Looks good and performs as described. Installed this product. Very easy. Mounted module under my passenger seat to keep dry. Drilled all housings. One housing gathered moisture, presumably through the hole as the light grommet was not sealing properly. I used silicone to seal the housings and fixed the problem. This is shown in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezFqpUHZAkQ Another problem is there is no indicator light to show that this kit is turned on, leaving the possibility of driving with them on for an extended time, before realizing they are on. So, I wired in an indicator light. I showed that in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdlXXVFEa-k The only other problem with the kit is one of the amber bulbs sometimes works and sometimes does not. I suspect a bad bulb or bad connections. I will keep fiddling with them to attempt to get it to work full time. If it wont I will buy a new bulb. All other 7 lights work flawlessly. Once you figure out the strobe patterns the kit is awesome, and it will take some time to switch around the wires until the patterns actually make sense in your light housings. Other than that its a great quality product so far. I was a bit worried due to being cheap that it would work. I am IMPRESSED!.. The lights are very visable during the day and even better at night. BE very careful of the lights as they break VERY easy. I ordered 2 extra lights (after I cracked two of them). I am buying another set for my Zombie hunter H2.. Bright, economical, and complete strobe system

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Every wanted to explore the sandy beaches of Mombasa? or simply enjoy a moment away from your busy lifestyle? here are some amazing tips on how to make it in Mombasa as a tourist. - Always use Uber In the coast there a lot of rogue Taxi Operators that are aiming at making the most out of conning tourist who are not adversant with the current rates. So it is essentials to call in an Uber for all your travelling needs as it is standard for all users. - Tuks Tuks are always ksh 50 no in the city no matter the destination Always be careful to ensure your not conned into paying more - Always Use Jambo Jet or Book via Trip Advisor if you don’t have an agent. It is essential to book online and preferably look for your flights at http://www.jambojet.co.ke or http://www.tripadvisor.com to get the cheapest flights available. - Always book online For your hotel booking I suggest using booking websites as opposed to booking directly from the hotel. This is simply due to the fact that you want to get all the best deals first. so I suggest using http://www.booking.com, http://www.jumiatravel.com or http://www.tripadvisor.com . Compare and contrast the prices and choose the cheapest as they tend to almost always have the same hotel list. Suggestions: Pride inn Nyali prices begin at ksh 4000 a night , walking distance to city mall and 200km to nakumatt Nyali . Voyager Hotel prices from ksh 11,000 - Explore the local restaurants over room service Galaxy chinese resturant lighthouse mombasa Mombasa has a lot of hotels to offer that have in restaurants the problem with this is the foods come at a rather high price. So if you have the chance walk around the town and explore some of the local restaurant . Suggestions: i) Galaxy Chinese Restaurant on Lighthouse 200 meters from the town and 3 km from Nyali it has the best menus together with a waterfront view that is simply magnificent. ii) Pablo’s Pizza Located in north coast it simply has the best assortment of Italian pizzas and a wide array of exquisite Italian dishes. There also popular chains like Java House and 10th street located in different places within the city. - Be careful with your items at public beaches The public beaches are filled with local tradesmen and at the same time peddlers and thief looking to steal from the locals. So do not be fooled by the looks and always be on the look out. If your looking for a nice place to lay low then there a few options for you like the wide array of casinos and pubs like Bobs which is quite low key until midnight. If clubbing is your fort then you can visit clubs such as Cassablanca and Belavista in the city center but keep an eye out for prostitutes and thieves as clubs tend to be filled with them. Another great destination is Zodiac and Hypnotica in the North Coast. Located in city mall. It certainly more classy and prettier than Casablanca or Belavista. Mombasa is filled with several shopping malls starting with City mall and Nakumatt Nyali among others. So don’t be scared of shopping as he people are not only honest but eager to help.

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When the Cloud Brings Sunshine Mar 17, 2016 Enterprise Connect 2016, which took place in the second week of March, marked the culmination of several months of hard work, anxiety and excitement as communications solutions providers prepared for the main event of the industry. Most market participants spend a good part of the first quarter of the year in frantic preparation to impress customers, partners, analysts and media with their new product launches and strategic initiatives at the event. March Madness doesn’t even begin to describe the scheduling chaos of Enterprise Connect pre-briefs and onsite meetings! But the euphoria of the event truly makes up for the annoyance of double- and triple-booked meeting slots and the blisters from walking miles and miles in the Gaylord Palms jungle maze. As always, I had to sacrifice the comfort and enjoyment of attending the keynote speeches and break-out sessions in favor of private briefings with as many companies as I could fit in my 7:30am-to-11:00pm work days at the event. But thanks to media and analyst posts and many a conversation over drinks and finger food I received a good sense of what seemed to be the buzz at Enterprise Connect 2016. Even putting my personal UCaaS analyst bias aside, I have to agree with Michelle Burbick that this year’s event was about Cloud, Cloud and More Cloud. I don’t have specific stats at my fingertips but here are some facts and anecdotal evidence which prove that the cloud theme dominated the event: Top event sponsors (among others) included 8x8, whose logo couldn’t be missed in the walkway from the hotel atrium to the Convention Center, RingCentral (thank you for lunch), and Vonage, which co- sponsored theCube with Oracle and CafeX. Keynote speeches (Avaya, Cisco, Google/Dialpad, Microsoft, etc.) and main-stage panels sent messages to the audience that businesses are no longer questioning whether to move to the cloud, but debating when and with which provider and solution. Many product and strategic announcements had to do with either cloud solution launches or existing cloud product enhancements (ALE, Avaya, BroadSoft, Cisco, Microsoft, Polycom, etc.) Cloud providers (RingCentral, Vonage, etc.) reported record interest in their solutions measured in visits to their Exhibit Floor booths. In fact, RingCentral claims a four-fold increase in booth visitors compared to last year. A number of articles and blog posts captured the essence of my presentation, so I am not going to rehash its contents here. An interview I gave to theCube also highlighted some industry trends and findings from my research. However, I’d like to share some further observations on cloud communications market trend and significant developments at Enterprise Connect. It is not by accident that my session was titled “Who’s Who in Cloud Communications”. The rapid pace of technology evolution and competitive dynamics in the cloud communications market are compelling industry participants to constantly reinvent themselves and boost their competitive positioning through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Just looking at a competitor infographic I used in my presentation, I am stunned by how dynamic this market really is. A number of the companies that were still independent entities until 2014 (e.g., Corvisa, Grasshopper, iCore, Pingtone, Primus Canada, SimpleSignal and Telesphere) are now part of other organizations. Returning from vacation the week before Enterprise Connect, I had to change ThinkingPhones’ name in my slide deck to Fuze. Almost simultaneous with my Enterprise Connect presentation, Switch.co changed its name to Dialpad. How does one keep up with this much change? I can probably name about 120 cloud communications providers in North America, not even counting the agents, dealers and resellers, but new ones keep emerging every day. Beyond M&A and company name changes, there are several other trends permeating and shaping the industry today, including: Vendors becoming service providers After several years of keeping the market in suspense with hints at an impending launch of a UCaaS solution, just weeks prior to Enterprise Connect, Microsoft announced a cloud PBX with PSTN connectivity, available both standalone and as part of the Office 365 E5 bundle, and offered retail by Microsoft itself. At Enterprise Connect, Microsoft showcased advanced interoperability with Polycom conferencing and collaboration solutions and announced key milestones, including: thousands of customers in production using Cloud PBX and PSTN conferencing, and a Cloud Connector Edition coming up in April that will connect Cloud PBX to on-prem systems. A few months back, Cisco demonstrated continued commitment to its service provider partners with the re-launch of an enhanced Spark, turning what was originally a messaging app into a comprehensive cloud communications solution providing PBX functionality, PSTN calling, and a broad suite of team collaboration tools including persistent group chat, file sharing, and video and web conferencing. Cisco will host and manage Spark, but not sell it directly to businesses. Partners will be able to add PSTN calling to Spark to compete directly with other providers of cloud-based collaboration tools. At Enterprise Connect, Cisco announced a $150 million investment in a Cisco Spark Innovation Fund. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) leveraged this major industry forum to announce that it is expanding its cloud offerings by becoming a cloud service provider as well. The company will introduce Alcatel-Lucent Rainbow™, a new, cloud-based freemium service operated by ALE. Other vendors, such as Mitel, NEC and Toshiba have been UCaaS providers for a couple of years now, reporting varying degrees of success in this highly competitive market. Mitel is pursuing a unique approach with its vision for mobile cloud—a middleware enabling IMS-based enterprise communications solutions. At Enterprise Connect, Mitel launched a cloud-based next-generation messaging solution similar to Spark. Cloud contact center becoming a critical adjunct to UCaaS With contact centers moving to the cloud even faster than enterprise communications and collaboration solutions, many UCaaS providers have sought to enhance their offerings with cloud contact center platforms. Larger fluctuations in call volumes, greater solution complexity and smaller deployments have represented key drivers for cloud contact center adoption. At Enterprise Connect, ShoreTel had the former Corvisa team on the front line engaging with booth visitors in conversations about the stronger value proposition of ShoreTel’s Connect Cloud solution bundled with Corvisa’s more advanced cloud contact center capabilities. PaaS and SIP trunking capabilities are two other key contributions to the ShoreTel portfolio from the Corvisa acquisition. BroadSoft’s recent Transera acquisition aims to accomplish a similar goal—e.g., enable providers to offer businesses an integrated UCaaS and contact center solution with a “single throat to choke”. Transera’s innovative cloud-based, on-demand contact center solution allows providers to more cost-effectively add contact center capabilities to their portfolio. XO Communications leveraged Enterprise Connect as a forum to announce a new cloud-based contact center service based on GENBAND’s cloud services portfolio. This solution will add value to XO’s existing UCaaS, VoIP access and SIP trunking portfolio and also enable the provider to tap into new customer opportunities. Providers report multiple instances where cloud contact center gets their foot in the door, creating pull-through for their UCaaS services. In scenarios where businesses have already moved or are moving to UCaaS, cloud contact center is a natural addition and enhancement to the company’s existing cloud solutions. Overall, cloud contact center is going to represent a critical competitive factor in UCaaS provider market positioning. Video and collaboration boosting the value of UCaaS solutions A few months back, ThinkingPhones acquired leading video conferencing provider Fuze to enhance the collaboration capabilities of its UCaaS portfolio. As noted above, ThinkingPhones changed its name to Fuze just days prior to Enterprise Connect. The name change is certainly symbolic of the industry’s move toward broader UCC suites and company’s repositioning as a more modern collaboration-centric provider, away from a telephony-centric value proposition associated with the original company name. At Enterprise Connect, 8x8 announced Virtual Office Meetings, a cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration solution, complementing 8x8’s already rich UCaaS and cloud contact center services. The solution enables secure, continuous collaboration from any device, anywhere in the world. New enhancements to the solution include borderless HD video and audio communications for immersive experiences. APIs and PaaS enabling more agile cloud development, more rapid and cost-effective innovation and a broader ecosystem I’m sure you’ve all heard it: “It’s an API economy”. Communications providers are creating open APIs for their solutions to give developers an opportunity to develop custom applications and capabilities and thus create more value for customers. Emerging platforms as a service (PaaS) pursue similar objectives: accelerate app development and lower the barriers to developing customized solutions addressing specific customer pain points. Avaya utilized its keynote slot at Enterprise Connect to announce the spin-off of a new entity called Zang, which will leverage Esna and Avaya technology and expertise to deliver a PaaS along with some prepackaged cloud apps. Zang is said to mean “bell” in Persian and the announcement did ring loud and clear that Avaya is prepared to make some bold moves to reinvent itself. Anecdotally, Avaya is investing close to six figures into the new entity, which will be governed by a separate board of directors. Zang will offer both a communications platform as a service (cPaaS) and communications applications as a service, the first of which is a persistent team collaboration solution, similar to Slack and Spark, but more real-time communications-centric. Developers can use drag-and-drop tools, robust APIs and simple SDKs to build custom apps and integrations. For more information, click HERE to visit Zang's website. Shortly before Enterprise Connect, RingCentral reported rapidly growing demand for its RingCentral Connect platform, which provides developers with the tools and services to build and manage custom integrations with Salesforce, Microsoft Office 365 and Google for Work. More specifically, RingCentral announced a record one million API requests per day, which represented more than 50 percent increase in third-party developer requests in Q4 of 2015. RingCentral also announced that it is making WebRTC APIs available to third-party developers in beta, enabling the integration of RingCentral’s voice capabilities into web browsers and apps. Twilio, which participated in my panel, has become a symbol of a new generation of market participants delivering value to businesses through APIs and building blocks rather than complete SaaS solutions. Salesforce.com is integrating Twilio into Chatter, which will open a large addressable market for the innovative technology provider. At Enterprise Connect, Twilio announced the launch of Twilio Interconnect, which enables private connections between Twilio and the customer's premises-based infrastructure, thus improving the quality and security of the communications solutions powered by Twilio. Hybrid keeps Cloud down to Earth As fascinated as everyone is with cloud and its benefits, solution developers realize that many businesses will continue to deploy parts of their communications infrastructure on the premises for a long time to come. Call control is the communications technology that seems to have the strongest roots on the customers’ premises (as Frost & Sullivan market analyses and survey data show). It is not surprising that at Enterprise Connect both Cisco and Microsoft announced capabilities that enable hybrid deployments. Microsoft launched Cloud Connect, which integrates premises-based telephony systems with Office 365. Cisco highlighted the integration of Spark with premises-based Cisco call managers. Toshiba and NEC support hybrid deployments as well. There are companies such as Star2Star, Fonality and Fibernetics, which have been doing hybrid for a long time and which have been tremendously successful with their different versions of hybrid. Hybrid architectures can provide a number of benefits including: reliability, security, QoS and even cost savings, enabled through the use of an on-premises infrastructure element. I expect most cloud communications providers to support hybrid deployments going forward. There were plenty of other cloud and UCaaS announcements at Enterprise Connect by AT&T, CallTower, Fusion, Masergy, NetFortris, and others, and I expect more to come throughout 2016. I didn't capture all news and trends in this blog post but would be happy to share a perspective offline. It is no secret that premises-based communications solutions are losing their appeal and PBX revenues are declining. Stagnation in the enterprise communications space over the past few years had clouded the excitement around continued technology innovation in this dynamic market. At Enterprise Connect 2016 “the cloud” shone bright, paving a new road for communications solutions providers to thrive and flourish amidst turbulent market transformation. It will be interesting to see how the “old guard” will compete with the various next-generation cloud-centric providers. Please add your bio info through your member profile page, or through your dashboard.

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Alisanne was the step-daughter of a powerful merchant named Uther Nere. For reasons unknown, Uther killed her mother, and it has been heavily implied that Uther framed Alisanne for the murder. Alisanne, sworn to exact vengeance on Uther, contacted the Dark Brotherhood in order to receive training. Uther was aware of this and at some point hired the Forgotten Hero to infiltrate the Brotherhood and kill her, telling the Hero that Alisanne killed her mother. Alisanne eventually becomes the Listener some time during the Great war. In Rain's Hand 4E 187, Alisanne visited the Cheydinhal Sanctuary and spoke with Rasha about the possibility of reinstating training for Shadowscales in Archon, Black Marsh, although they never did, due to the lack of resources. During the hostilities between two rival skooma gangs known as the Claws, and the Eclipse in Bravil, Alisanne was forced to hire mercenaries to protect her home. As the riots escalated, The Lucky Old Lady statue was destroyed, and Alisanne went to the Crypt under The Lucky Old Lady to protect the Night Mother. After the skooma gangs were dealt with, Uther and his men arrived to kill Alisanne and burn the Night Mother's corpse. While she and the Forgotten Hero(if chooses to defend her) fight off his men while Garnag escapes with the Night Mother's coffin to the Cheydinhal Sanctuary. She was burned alive by Uther's mages during the fight. It is noted in his journals that Cicero had a great amount of respect for Alisanne even before he became the Keeper. - It is not confirmed if Uther was her father or her step-father, this appears to be lore-conflict. - Alisanne will die whether or not the Forgotten Hero sides with her. Though it is unknown if Uther survives. - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Mentioned only) - The Elder Scrolls: Legends (The Fall of the Dark Brotherhood)

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Every dog should have a boy…. Erma Bombeck. I’m sure Ms. Bombeck had a freckle-faced 10-year-old boy in mind when she wrote that. At our house “the boy” is almost 72 years old. But it seems that some things are timeless and not bound by the limits of age. I should point out that “the boy” has resisted my attempts to get a dog for the past 25 years. Every broach of the subject was met with groans, moans and 87 reasons why we shouldn’t get a dog. Over many of those years he had a point – we were both working long hours, we traveled a lot, we had white carpeting. But last summer our kids went on vacation and we offered to dog sit. When he thought I wasn’t looking, “the boy” would give the dog treats. And he was perfectly content to sit on the couch with the dog right next to him watching golf tournaments on TV. Over the course of ten days the dog learned all about lip-outs, soft fades and why Tiger Woods will never win another major. So, as you faithful readers know (and we do thank you for your subscription!), “the boy” was finally worn down enough by last fall that the moans and groans were uttered with less conviction. I pounced on the opportunity and put a down payment on a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He was born in November and we named him “Dash”. We were finally able to bring him home two weeks ago. That’s when life in the Watson house changed. Forever. Before Dash came home, “the boy” wanted it made perfectly clear that I was going to be totally responsible for all feeding, training and (this is critical) poop patrol. Dash was going to be tolerated and allowed to live with us just to keep me happy. Yeah, right. Within 48 hours it became clear that Dash was going to belong to “the boy”. He didn’t want to leave the house for fear the dog would miss him. He admonished me for washing Dash’s face with a bit too much pressure. He got a big stick to take outside to the dog run just in case any wild animal ventured near. And the baby talk? Here’s the best example I can provide: one week after Dash came home “the boy” was watching hockey while Dash and I were in my office watching something educational, like “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”. When I decided to retire, I took Dash and walked into the family room to say good night. “The boy” jumped up from his chair, came over to us and starting petting and cooing …”oh, I love you soooo much”, “good-night little sweetheart”, etc. …. to the DOG. He has not jumped up out of a chair like that for me in 20 years. So now, after 25 years of wanting a dog, I have to fight for equal time. At best, “the boy” and I sit on the couch with Dash in between us. Life is very good at those moments. And truthfully, I love seeing “the boy” so enamored with Dash. Dash has brought us a lot of love and I’m sure has lowered our blood pressure by several points. However, I should stipulate that “the boy” is not so enamoured that he has picked up poop. Somehow, that is still my responsibility.

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Sex chat free without registration and credit card free demo We know that sex typically lasts anywhere from 3 to 13 minutes—though it can be as short as a few seconds. If you haven t installed a Windows driver for this scanner, Vue Scan will automatically install a driver. Updating the driver for the SIS 650/651/740/661FX/741/760 series driver is important to enable the device to operate as intended. Windows device driver information for SAPPHIRE RADEON 9250 128MB. This video adapter card is powered by the Radeon video processing unit which is operating at the. You can use this scanner on Mac OS X and Linux without installing any other software. On Linux, you need to set up libusb device protections. Please choose the relevant version according to your computer s operating system and click the download button.

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✨SUPPLEMENTS I USE✨ . Before mentioning them I wanted to say that you don't "need" supplements! I like to use them and I feel like they are a good help, but the most important thing is what you actually EAT. So these won't make gain muscle or lose fat. You need to work for it! ☺️💕💪🏽 .0️⃣ Recovery shake (protein, carbs, creatine) I take it after working out lower body, because I'm trying to maintain muscle. 1️⃣Protein powder. Aiding in weightloss and muscle gain. (I add it into my oatmeal or pancakes etc.) 2️⃣ BCAA. Increases protein synthesis, reduces protein breakdown, helps while working out. (Pre and during workout) 3️⃣Magnesium. It impacts nearly all systems of the body due to its cellular and molecular function. It boosts exercise performance, fights depression, important factor in muscle relaxation, allows nerves to send messages in the brain and nervous system, etc. (Spinach, dark chocolate, pumpkin seeds, black beans) 4️⃣Omega 3. Good for heart health, reduce inflammation, improves sleep quality, prevents autoimmune diseases, etc. (Fish, chia seeds, flaxseeds, nuts) 5️⃣Biotin. Benefits include hair growth, stronger nails and healthier skin. (Nuts, sunflower seeds, legumes, bananas) What vitamins or supplements are you using? Or if not why? 😙 #fitbyleea #morningabs #supplements #currentphysique #fitnessgirl

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Nail art is a creative way to color, decorate, enhance, and embellish the fingernails. It really is a type of artwork that can be done on toenails and fingernails, usually after manicures or pedicures. A manicure and a pedicure are beauty treatments that trim, shape, and polish the nail. Usually the cuticles are removed by these methods and soften your skin about the fingernails or toenails.The exact origin of toenail treatments is unclear, since it appears to have originated in several parts of the global world around the same time. In ancient Egypt, from 5000 B.C. to 3000 B.C., women would dye their toenails with henna to point social seductiveness and position. Women of the lower class wore neutral and pastel shades, as the upper classes deep wore, bright shades. In Babylonia, 3200 B.C., men, not women, decorated their toenails with green and black colored kohl, an ancient aesthetic. To prepare for war, warriors of Babylon spent hours having their toenails prepared, hair possessed and curled other similar beauty treatments. As with ancient Egypt, nail color indicated one's status, black for noblemen and green for the common man. Around the same time, 3000 B.C., the first nail polish started in ancient China. It had been created from beeswax, egg whites, gelatin, veggie dyes, and gum arabic. Chinese dipped their toenails in this mixture for several hours or remaining it on to dried. Colors ranged from green to red, depending on mixture of the ingredients. Through the Zhou Dynasty, 600 B.C., royalty used this simple toenail polish with silver and gold dust on the nails to show their social position. Related Images with Toe Nail Art Designs • Art Platter toenail stamp art design Cute Toenail Designs Wedding Toe Nail Art Designs amp; Ideas 2014 Fabulous Nail Art Designs lamste famail: Toe Nail Art Designs for Christmas 2012

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Natalie Dormer (born 11 February 1982) is an English actress. She is best known for her roles as Anne Boleyn in the Showtime series The Tudors and as Margaery Tyrell in the HBO series Game of Thrones. Dormer was born in Reading, Berkshire. She attended Chiltern Edge Secondary School before moving to Reading Blue Coat School, an independent boys' school that admits girls in the sixth form. She grew up with her stepfather, mother, sister Samantha, and brother Mark.She has said that she was the victim of bullying while at school.At school, Dormer was head girl, a straight-A student, vice-captain of the school netball team, and she also got to travel the world with her school's public speaking team. During her school years, Dormer trained in dance at the Allenova School of Dancing. She describes herself as the "academic hopeful" of the family and was offered a place to study history at Cambridge; but, in her A-level History exam, she did not achieve the A grade she needed to attend. Dormer decided she would audition for drama schools and decided to train at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Here at Klipd.com, we are a team of loyal movie enthusiasts who are devoted to sharing one of our favorite past times, viewing movie scenes, with you the viewers. Have you ever found yourself watching a movie and.. We hope you enjoy your experience on Klipd.com. Please check back often for new scenes. We appreciate any feedback you may have to offer in order to help us improve our site. © Copyright 2018 Klipd.com. All right reserved.

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Kids see... Kids do... Our role as parents is crucial in reducing bullying. It has been proven that what our kids see is what they do. Our behavior as parents must be a positive experience for our children. When we demonstrate good behaviour, there is a better chance that our children will bring good behaviour to their school and your community. People believe combating bullying has to start with addressing the behavior of the students. At reportbullying.com, we believe it has to start with working on behaviour at home.

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The Lord and Master of Gujarat The kingdom of Patan is under attack from the army of Avanti. People have fled their villages to seek refuge in the city. Amidst the mounting panic, the arrival of Kaak, a young warrior from Laat, sets in motion a frantic chain of events. The Lord and Master of Gujarat is set four years after The Glory of Patan, and unfolds at dizzying speed, abounding in conspiracies, heroism and romance. From the spectacular rise of Siddhraj Jaysinh to the intrigues surrounding the consolidation of Gujarat, from the growing romance between Kaak and Manjari to the escalating tension between Munjal Mehta and Kirtidev over the future of the kingdom, this is an epic novel in the grand tradition of Alexandre Dumas. Arguably K.M. Munshi's best-known work, it deftly weaves state politics and battles with personal trials and tribulations into one glorious tapestry. K.M. Munshi is one of Gujarat's most well-known literary writers. His historical novels have contributed profoundly to the sense of past that Gujarat lives with. A multi-faceted personality, he was a prominent lawyer, freedom fighter and politician. He was also the founder of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. Rita Kothari teaches humanities at the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar. She is a leading theoretician in translation studies, and has also written extensively on Sindhi, Gujarat and language politics in India. Her notable translations include Angaliyat: The Stepchild; Unbordered Memories: Partition Stories from Sindh and the novel Fence. Abhijit Kothari combines sociology, business and management in his research and teaching. He lives in Ahmedabad where he runs his own business.

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Zyra International NET //// Tea //// Site Index Good Tea is like Good Wine, it has Quality Vintages Share your passion for tea drinking with Golden Moon Tea. There is a type of tea to suit all tastes and events. Golden Moon Tea: "Great tea tastes. Great tea makes you understand the passion for tea. Great tea, like every Golden Moon Tea, has flavor as magical from a plant as the radiance of its color. Its unmistakable, and a miracle. If the tea you're drinking doesn't make you wonder how nature can be so perfect, then you're not drinking the right tea. Making and drinking whole-leaf tea like Golden Moon is an act of self-love. A ceremony. It slows time. Lets you see yourself. Makes real the now. None of which has to be difficult". If you have been tempted by this, here's the link: Link Here To Go To The Place! www.goldenmoontea.com affiliate program is with Share A Sale

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Welcome to Briarwood Cabins Luxury Lodging in Ohio Amish Country On the edge of a wood, by the calm of a meadow, in the heart of Amish Country. That's where you'll find the peaceful getaway you've been yearning for. Briarwood cabins are a cozy place to stay, a bit off the path in a secluded area of peaceful countryside. You will literally be surrounded by the kind and simple Amish culture that draws people to Ohio from all over the world, and at the same time be no more than a few minutes drive to some of the tourist attractions in nearby Walnut Creek, Sugarcreek, or Berlin. Go check out the Amish Flea Market or pick some fresh apples in the orchards. Tour a traditional Amish farm or try some of the renowned Swiss cheese made here. After a long day, come back and soak in a warm hot tub, sit by the fire or down by the lake, and relax... listen to the horse and buggies pass by on the country road and enjoy gazing at stars you may not have known existed back in the big city! What an excellent way to spend an anniversary or other special occasion. These luxurious little gems provide you with modern comforts more akin to 5 star lodging. With full kitchenette, bathroom with jacuzzi, and even a washer and dryer, you'll be able to stay here for as long as you need. If you have questions please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you soon! ~ Myron & Fannie This luxury 1,200 sq/ft cottage with loft is right in the midst of a beautiful wooded area with birds and wildlife... The peaceful countryside never looked so good from the deck of this authentic Amish Country cabin...

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Affective science has long been interested in the coherence between different emotion response systems (e.g., subjective emotional experience, behavior, physiology). Although evolutionary functionalist accounts of emotion hold that emotional coherence should be related to greater adaptation, few studies have analyzed links between emotional coherence and wellbeing. Thus, in this laboratory-based study, we examined the link between emotional coherence (specifically the coherence between behavior and physiology) and dispositional wellbeing in a sample of 41 adults (22 females). During the study, participants’ heart rate (physiology) and facial expressions (behavior) were collected while watching a sad film clip where a woman discovers that her family has been killed in a car accident. Sad facial expressions were objectively coded using Emotion Expressive Behavior coding on a second-bysecond basis, while heart rate was calculated based on RR intervals and converted into second-by-second data. Dispositional wellbeing was measured using the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule and the Big Five Inventory. Participants’ heart rate tended to decrease while they watched the sad film clip; thus, emotional coherence was indicated by a negative link between sad facial expressions and heart rate. Statistical analyses revealed that greater emotional coherence was associated with lower negative affect, lower neuroticism, and greater extraversion. Followup analyses showed that emotional coherence was not significantly associated with gender. In sum, our findings show that greater emotional coherence between facial expressions and heart rate in response to a sad film is associated with greater dispositional wellbeing, supporting a central tenet of evolutionary functionalist accounts of emotion.

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by Taylor Bata A new hot meal vending machine was installed early last week next to the cafeteria. Some claim that it is a Black Mirror-esque installation that cuts the human experience out of buying a lunch, while others say it’s just a convenient way to avoid the line in the cafeteria for some quick food in a pinch. Either way you slice it, it looks like this food provider is here to stay. Warrior News spoke with a representative from the company this past Monday on the reason this vending machine was put in the school. “Many parents were concerned about how long it takes to buy a meal in the cafeteria during the lunch hours,” said the representative. “This new hot meal vending machine is the solution to cut down on traffic and inconvenience in the lunchroom.” Currently, there are four food options to choose from: a selection of meat, pancakes, occasionally fish, and pierogi are available for purchase. Some students were concerned about the lack of vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian options. When questioned about this, the representative replied that, “Within the next few months, we are looking to expand our catalogue to six options including vegetarian and vegan options.” Meals cost 13 pln a piece, less than the cost of the cafeteria food, which ranges from 18 to 23 pln for one hot dish. So far, it seems like the prices will not change for the remainder of the school year. Jan S. was among the first to buy lunch from the vending machine on Monday and he picked the chicken. He said that he received the meal hot and ready to eat, silverware provided. He liked the meal well enough, and when asked if he would plan on buying again he said, “If I was in a hurry, yes.” The environmental impact of the vending machine could potentially lead to a loss of revenue for the service as all the food items are currently packaged in plastic containers that are thrown out after every meal opposed to the china plates that can be washed in the cafeteria. Filip N. was asked if he would still buy from the vending machine after learning of this news and he said, “I don’t think that it would matter really, lots of water is wasted washing all the dishes so it’s really a give or take on how you want to kill the Earth.” It appears that the cynicism of the 10th grade will not affect the sales. But what goes on behind the facade of the vending machine? How does all this food stay fresh without destroying the nutrients? The answer to this is specialized refrigeration technology. The food is kept in the dark at a constant temperature between one and three degrees celsius to ensure a healthy and fresh meal, according to the vending machine representative. Once purchased, the food is able to stay fresh for up to five days if refrigerated so, theoretically, one could buy lunch and then save the lunch all week.

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Culture of Greenland The culture of Greenland has much in common with Greenlandic Inuit tradition, as the majority of people are descended from Inuit. Many people still go ice fishing and there are annual dog-sled races in which everyone with a team participates. Inuit people account for 81% (2005) of the population of Greenland. Hunting is iconic to their culture and most Greenlanders still hunt at least part-time to supplement their diet and provide skins for clothing and kayaks. The northwest corner of Greenland is known as the Thule region. It is roughly the size of Germany, but inhabited by less than 1,000 people. The northern-most year-round communities on earth (Siorapaluk, Moriasaq and Qaanaaq) are in the Thule region. Siorapaluk, with approximately 80 residents, is just 730 nautical miles (1,360 km) from the North Pole. Currently, though most families in the Thule region need at least one member in salaried employment in order to pay for electricity and other modern amenities, hunting remains a revered profession. Traditional foods like seal, walrus, narwhal and caribou are consumed frequently. Hunters still wear hand-made polar bear skin garments, caribou anoraks and skin boots for warmth on winter hunting trips. Many of the men maintain world-class kayaking and harpoon-throwing skills. Inuit identity as hunters Cultural status of the hunting experience Hunting has always been an important aspect of the Greenland Inuit culture: - "The Inuit culture is the most pure hunting culture in existence. Having adapted to the extreme living conditions in the High Arctic of the North American continent for at least four thousand years, Inuit are not even hunter-gatherers. Inuit are hunters, pure and simple." (Henriette Rasmussen, Minister in Greenland Home Rule Government) Even today hunting is important as stated by the Greenland Home Rule Government: - "Hunting is the heart and soul of Greenlandic culture.... Hunting is also very important from a cultural perspective. In a society such as Greenland, which for centuries was based on subsistence hunting (until about 50 years ago), hunting is still of great cultural importance. Irrespective of the fact that most live like wage-earners in a modern industrial society, many Greenlanders' identity is still deeply rooted in the hunting." Reindeer hunting has a special status in the hearts of the populace. Shooting a musk ox provides four times as much meat as a reindeer, but "Greenlanders would much rather have caribou or reindeer meat than musk ox meat," says Josefine Nymand. "But the experience is just as important as the meat," points out Peter Nielsen, Head of Office at the Ministry of Environment and Nature. "It is simply the most wonderful part of the year. The trips in for the caribou hunt in the beautiful autumn weather have a great social and physical meaning for people's wellbeing. It has many functions." The long history of mutual dependence between humans and reindeer necessitates continuing efforts to safeguard their relationship and the welfare of both parties. Reindeer hunting – which is also commonplace in many other parts of the world – is considered so vital to the cultural heritage of certain groups that there is an attempt being made to get it placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The identity of the Inuit is closely tied to their geography, history and their attitudes toward hunting – "For Inuit, ecology, hunting and culture are synonymous". Their identity as hunters is under attack. Those attacks are "... viewed in the Arctic as a direct assault on culture, identity as well as sustainable use", and Inuit are reacting: - "... for the Inuit, animal rights campaigns are just the latest in a long litany of religious, industry, and government policies imposed by outsiders – policies which ignore Inuit values and realities, and threaten the survival of one of the world's last remaining aboriginal hunting cultures." Therefore, the circumpolar peoples and their organizations are actively engaged in attempts to protect their welfare, identity, interests, and culture, including their hunting culture. The "Kuujjuaq Declaration" addressed perceived attacks on their autonomy and rights, and recommended that the Inuit Circumpolar Council "undertake a comprehensive study on how best to address global forces, such as the 'animal rights' and other destructive movements that aim to destroy Inuit sustainable use of living resources, and to report back to the next General Assembly on its findings." The International Arctic Science Committee shares these viewpoints and therefore one of its objectives is to study the "sustainable use of living resources of high value to Arctic residents." As valued as it is, traditional hunting in Greenland is under tremendous stress. Pressure from environmental and conservation groups has led Greenland's Home Rule Government to set hunting limits for most species. In January 2006, a 150 animal limit was set for the most prized of all Greenlandic animals, the polar bear. Hunters in the region say it is hard to survive on the quotas that have been established. This is especially true due to the dramatic drop in seal skin prices in the late 1980s. That drop occurred after environmental pressure led to a collapse of the seal skin market in the United States. Today, the price of the skins remains so low that most Thule hunters tan only enough skins for personal use; they no longer process them for sale. Moreover, when asked what the single greatest threat to the traditional culture is, Qaanaaq hunter Lars Jeremiassen quickly replied, "Greenpeace". That response, (documented in 2006 by the Arctic I.CC.E. Project: Indigenous Climate Change Ethnographies,) reflects the devastating effect that environmentalist-led protests against sealing and seal products have had on the Inuit way of life, not just in Greenland, but throughout the Arctic. Another pressure for Greenland's hunters is climate change. According to the Arctic Climate Impact assessment, the largest study ever conducted on the effects of warming in the Arctic, winter temperatures above the 63rd parallel north have increased on average, by 2 to 5 Celsius over the past 50 years and could rise by yet another 10. That increase is having a dramatic effect on the wildlife, environment and culture of the high Arctic. In an interview for the Arctic I.C.C.E. Project, Savissavik hunter Simon Eliason said hunters are spending more time in the fjords (rather than on the sea ice) because there is less sea ice on which to hunt seal, walrus and polar bear. He also said that hunters who net seals under the ice in winter must pull in those nets within hours after an animal is caught. Worms and parasites that the hunters have never seen before rapidly riddle and destroy the carcasses if they are left in the water very long. Eliassen says he believes the parasites have moved north with the warmer water. Traditional skills at risk Finally, traditional Thule culture is threatened by development and the growing cash-based economy. Even the smallest settlements in northwest Greenland have electricity today, albeit a small supply of electricity powered by diesel generators. Having electricity, as well as ammunition, hunting rifles and other store-bought products, means that at least one member of every family must be in salaried employment. In most cases, that member is a woman—a wife, daughter or mother. The jobs held by the women allow the men to continue to hunt full-time. But one consequence of this division of labor is that Thule women are losing their knowledge of traditional skills faster than the men. These skills include flensing, treating and sewing skins. - "Greenland." CIA World Factbook. Retrieved 6 Aug 2012. - Rasmussen H. Sustainable Greenland and Indigenous Ideals. Henriette Rasmussen, Minister of Culture, Education, Science and Church of the Government of Greenland. - Hunting in Greenland. Archived 2007-07-15 at the Wayback Machine. - Greenland Home Rule Government - Caribou and muskoxen are meat and adventure. Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine. - The Danish-Greenlandic Environmental Cooperation - Reindeer hunting as world heritage: A ten-thousand-year-long heritage. Archived 2013-02-22 at Archive.is - Reindeer hunting as world heritage - About the project. Archived 2013-02-23 at Archive.is - Reindeer hunting as world heritage - Børge Brende to chair the World Heritage. Archived 2013-02-22 at Archive.is - Reindeer hunting as world heritage - UNESCO's World Heritage List. - UNESCO - Wenzel G. "Animal Rights, Human Rights: Ecology, Economy and Ideology in the Canadian Arctic" (1991). - Alan Herscovici. Forgotten Story: The impact of "animal-rights" campaigns on the Inuit. Archived 2007-04-16 at the Wayback Machine. - National Council for Science and the Environment - The Kuujjuaq Declaration. Archived 2007-08-21 at the Wayback Machine. - Inuit Circumpolar Conference - Kuujjuaq Declaration: Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine. Proceedings of ICC's 9th General Assembly, 11–16 August 2002. Inuit Circumpolar Conference (Canada) - Objectives of International Arctic Science Committee. - ProClim: Forum for Climate and Global Change; Forum of the Swiss Academy of Sciences |Wikimedia Commons has media related to Culture of Greenland.|

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I’ve been waiting patiently.. Mikki… tell the truth ( hubbies voice inserted) I haven’t really been waiting patiently, but I’ve been waiting for the time to come where we could move the Sago Palm that was planted in our front flower bed. I’m not sure WHY someone planted it there.. I mean have you seen these things when they get big.. Not something you want RIGHT in front of your house.. But, I’m babbling.. and this story is about my MOST AWESOME HUBBY.. Thank you dear… (hubbies voice) Your welcome babe.. (me) The other day I NICELY asked ( really.. I did.. VERY NICELY) She did..and she even batted her eyelashes (hubbies voice) the hubster if we could PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE move the Sago Palm today. and with what I would call, frustration mixed with love for his wife… my hubby agreed. They are not the easiest things to move. We actually had two to move. The one up front and one in the back. We planted them close together in another part of the yard, and to be honest.. I think they are much happier there. LOL. We had to tie a sheet around the ‘leaves’ to keep from being poked to death. Here’s the hubster posing by the newly moved Sago palm.. I think he liked that I was going to give him some ‘PR’ for a job well done.. That’s ok.. he deserves it. Hey babe, don’t forget to tell them you helped.. (hubbies voice) Oh yea, I did help.. a little.. I drove the tractor, tied the sheet around the leaves,and took the pictures.. that counts… right??

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Restorative dentistry restores function and form to your smile. There are two different options for restoring and maintaining the health of your teeth. For many people, both options are used in conjunction to create the strongest option possible. Restorative dentistry begins with fillings. When a tooth is damaged by decay, fillings help them remain structurally sound. Traditional fillings might be silver, porcelain, or composite resin. These materials vary in strength. Fillings are usually strong enough to handle routine chewing and most last for several years before needing additional dental work. Cosmetic fillings are not as strong as traditional options, but they more closely resemble natural teeth. These fillings are more appropriate for front teeth because they play a smaller role in chewing and are more visible than back teeth. Dental crowns, or caps, are placed on teeth to protect a tooth from further damage and to restore a tooth’s function following a root canal. Advanced tooth decay causes more damage than a filling alone can handle. If part of a tooth must be removed because of decay, crowns help to restore the tooth. In addition to restoring a tooth’s function after a root canal, crowns might also be used to attach bridges, prevent cracked teeth from further damage, cover implants, or protecting a filling. Crowns not only make teeth stronger, they also restore the appearance of teeth. Dental crowns are made partly or fully of baked porcelain or ceramic, all of which mimic the look of a natural tooth. Restorative dentistry procedures enable a patient to use his or her teeth normally without concern for further damage. These procedures sometimes require multiple visits to the dentist office, but they are relatively pain-free and make it possible to enjoy a healthy set of teeth for many years. If you are concerned about tooth decay or the strength of your teeth, speak with a dentist about your restorative dentistry options. Related General Dentistry Articles The Natural Beauty of Tooth Colored Fillings The public’s demand for aesthetic tooth colored (metal free) restorations (fillings) together with the dental profession’s desire to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible, has led to the development of special “adhesive” tooth colored restorations… Read Article What is Tooth Decay? – And How to Prevent It! Tooth Decay is an infection, and many people don’t realize that it is preventable. This article is the first in a series about tooth decay, perhaps the number one reason children and adults lose teeth during their lifetime. Explore the causes of tooth decay, its prevention and the relationship to bacteria, sugars and acids… Read Article Tooth Decay – How To Assess Your Risk Don’t wait for cavities to occur and then have them fixed — stop them before they start. Modern dentistry is moving towards an approach to managing tooth decay that is evidence-based — on years of accumulated, systematic, and valid scientific research. This article discusses what you need to know to assess your risk and change the conditions that lead to decay… Read Article Basic Anatomy of Teeth Adults have 32 teeth. This includes the wisdom teeth which are simply a third set of molars. It is possible to be born with less than 32 teeth or more than 32 teeth. If a person has had all four of their wisdom teeth removed, they will have 28 teeth…Read Article

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Being a physically disabled Christian often requires responding graciously to assumptions that my able-bodied brothers and sisters in Christ make. One friend envied all the extra time I have to study God’s Word (never mind that everything takes longer and my Personal Care Attendant schedule limits the hours I have on my computer). Countless people think of me as a prayer warrior (never mind that I struggle more with prayer than any other spiritual discipline). And almost everyone assumes I wish I could walk (believe me, I’d much rather be rid of my speech defect). But the assumption that most bothers me is that I can’t wait for my resurrection body. Friends often talk about having foot races with me in heaven. They envision me pushing them around in wheelbarrows (as payback for all the times they pushed me around in my manual wheelchair), and they anticipate dancing with me or wearing me out on a celestial tennis court. And I appreciate their desire to see me free of my Cerebral Palsy, with all its muscle tension, skeleton distortions and limitations. Of course my resurrection body will be a wonderful relief after my earthly lifetime as a quadriplegic. I am looking forward to having a glorified body, but not so that I can run and leap and dance. As wonderful as those things may be, I believe they will take a very distant second to the real joy of heaven. Revelation 5:6-14 is my favorite description of heaven. Please click this link and read it. You’ll find no mention of healed bodies or formerly disabled people playing tennis, but you most definitely will find multitudes praising the Lord Jesus Christ, centering all their attention completely on Him. You’ll find adoring declarations of His worthiness to receive honor and glory because of His work on the cross. Our resurrection bodies certainly will be liberated from physical weaknesses, but that liberation has a purpose far beyond our physical comfort. Ultimately, our resurrected bodies will be free from the corruption of sin. 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. ~~Romans 8:18-25 (ESV) Recently, a friend of mine remarked to me that once we have our resurrected bodies we will be able to worship the Lord without mixed motives. No more wondering if others see how spiritual we look. No more trying to manipulate Him into giving us what we want. Our glorified bodies will enable us to worship Him in total purity, with no sin polluting our praise. I don’t really care about being set free from my disability in heaven, though I know I’ll praise the Lord for that blessing as well. I eagerly await a resurrection body no longer infected by sin. A body free to praise the Lord Jesus Christ with pure motives. A body that can stand before His glory and holiness without flinching in shame. I long to see His face.

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Rep. Messer Names Rep. Mitchell Co-Chair of Congressional School Choice Caucus Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) today announced Rep. Paul Mitchell (MI-10) will join him and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) as a co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, June 5, 2018) — Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) today announced Rep. Paul Mitchell (MI-10) will join him and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) as a co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus. Messer, who founded the School Choice Caucus in 2014, will continue as a co-chair for the remainder of the 115th Congress. “Congressman Mitchell has been a strong advocate in our mission to ensure every child has access to a quality education,” Messer said. “School choice creates opportunity and empowers parents by trusting them to make the best choice possible for their child and I know he will continue fighting to expand education options for all children in the future.” “I am excited to join Rep. Messer and Sen. Scott as a co-chair of the School Choice Caucus,” Mitchell said. “Parents should have the right to choose which educational model works best for their children. The needs of individual families and children are unique, and they should have increased access to schools that have adapted to best serve them.” The Congressional School Choice Caucus is made up of 34 House and Senate members and promotes expanded choice for parents and more opportunities for students. In January, Messer sponsored the third annual National School Choice Week Rally on Capitol Hill and welcomed the event’s keynote speaker, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. - Muncie Office Richmond Municipal Building 50 N. 5th Street Richmond, IN 47745 Phone: (765) 962-2883 Fax: (765) 962-3225 Hours: Tuesdays 9-4pm - Shelbyville Office Washington, DC Office 1230 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-3021 Hours: M-F 8:30am-6pm

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An onomatopoeical adjective based on the sound emitted when something is “oh so tasty” (either through hunger or flavorological value) that one gnaws through it without regard to cleanliness or etiquette. This sort of ravenous eating will often result in an “om nom nom nom” noise being emitted from the eater. Arthur: Gosh, I haven’t eaten for days. Dirk: Me neither. We’re both starving equally. Arthur: Look! A whole cooked chicken with side of mashed potatoes and a warm/soft dinner roll! Dirk: We have to decide which of us gets to eat first. To be fair, we should rock-paper-scissors for it. Arthur: Om nom nom nom nom! Dirk: Arthur, you’re a jerk. A real knee-biter. 2. Om nom The sound of ravenous eating. Popularized by the character Cookie Monster on Sesame street, it is now used commonly in speech, especially among younger people. Cookie Monster exclaims “OM NOM NOM NOM” when gobbling down cookies (and whatever else goes in his mouth). You can “om nom” on things besides food… for example, play-eating babies’ toes to make them laugh. omnomnomnom (dot) com is a pop culture website where people submit their own silly photos that have been manipulated in Paint to resemble monsters eating various things, including people and pets. Cookie Monster: “COOOKIES!!!!!! OM NOM NOM NOM” (Eats everything, including plate) 3. On nom Verb – The act of eating in a vigorous manner: As soon as Eric got his food he om nom-ed it so fast. 4. On nom To be ones favorite food Guy 1: I made mac n CHEESE! Guy 2: thats my OM NOM! 5. On nom The action of kissing, biting, sucking, or other acts on another person that involve the mouth. Joseph was going om nom all over Kristen’s neck.

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You know the thing on Facebook – the thirty days of grateful thing – well I can’t do it. Not because I’m not grateful but because I can’t remember to do something everyday. I mean, I had to get a birth control implant thingie cause I couldn’t even remember to take that pill and that’s a damn important pill. But I digress. Rather than try to remember to post each day, I thought I’d just give you, my adoring public, a one-stop shop of the things I am grateful for. So brace yourself public, for here in no particular order, are the things I am the most grateful for. Without question or pause, I am grateful for Zack and Sara. They are these amazing miracles that have brought such joy back into my splintered family. Because of them I am closer to my sister, my mother and my brother-in-law than I have ever been. They have pulled us all together by the common thread of our adoration of them and in turn brought me back into the folds of a loving, if not totally dysfunctional family. I am grateful that I work at a place that I like and with people I love. I mean, we all get on each other’s nerves and can fight like sisters – but I am beyond blessed to call my co-workers my friends. I am strangely grateful for Facebook for it has allowed me to re-connect with people from my past and provided a platform for me to share these terrible ramblings that I post. I am grateful for the father figures in my life that stepped forward when I lost my own. Men like Dr. Hildebrand whom we laid to rest on Monday. May he rest in peace, secure in the knowledge that he lived life well. I am grateful to my patient friends who allow for the ebb and flow of my engagement – my friends that always welcome me back into the “crowd” even after long absences of travel, work and disconnection on my part. I am grateful for Christian Diorshow Mascara … for creating the façade that I have great eyelashes. Did I mention Zack and S ara yet? Because they are amazing little beings and I can’t even remember my life before them. I am so grateful for their sloppy, wet, open mouthed kisses and their giggles when you sing to them and their all out belly laughs at each other. I am grateful I work for a boss that lets me say “fuck” and doesn’t judge me. Though a challenging year, I am, as ever, grateful for the Texas Longhorns. And this year,I am grateful to the Texas Tech Red Raiders for hiring Kliff Kingsbury… its been a real pleasure to watch him on the sidelines this year. I am grateful for beards and no-shave November. I am especially grateful to all my guy friends that let me pet their beards and just patiently wait while I admire their faces. They are ever tolerant of me and my obsession. I am grateful that I have a wonderful home that is about to be transformed for the holidays. I am grateful that I have a wide circle of friends and family to celebrate those holidays with. I am grateful that my foray into on-line dating didn’t end in disaster with the convict. Oddly, enough, I am grateful to American Airlines for flying me safely from city to city for over 50,000 miles and never killing me. I am grateful for my old, worn and marked up Bible that patiently waits for me to reach for it to find comfort. I am grateful for my deliciously wonderful couch and the many nights that I’ve found myself asleep there. I am grateful for the sass I feel when I wear a pair of tall boots or great heels. I am thankful for the new projects and programs I’ve been given this year professionally and how they’ve challenged me to learn and do things I didn’t know I could do. I am grateful that I found a new friend, Eric from an old friend, his father, Mark. Grateful that I have the ability to say “I have a 22 year old dude roommate” and see the look on people’s faces. But so grateful that “that dude” is so easy to live with and tolerates my eccentricities. I am grateful for the mess of new friends I’ve made this year across the world… how fun it is to have dear friends that not even distance can disrupt our friendship. Zack and Sara… I’m grateful for them. Did you know that? It’s amazing to look at them, and see my sister in them. To see how she created life beyond her own. I am so thankful that I get to watch her blossom into a loving, graceful and concerned mother. How grateful am I to see my own mother transformed into Mimi…to watch someone so obviously in love with her grandchildren. I am grateful for seat warmers in the car. Those are quite nice. I’m grateful for Dr Pepper, grape koolaid and left over Halloween candy. I am grateful for Pinterest and how it has helped me kill hours of boredom on planes, trains, automobiles and doctor’s offices. I am grateful for whoever invented the text message so I no longer have to talk on the phone. I am grateful to anyone that has made me laugh this year. Bonus points to those who gave me a full belly laugh and mad props to anyone that made me snort-laugh. For nothing is better than the snort-laugh. Mostly, this November, I am grateful for another year of amazing memories… A year focused on family and watching little beings find themselves… A year of experiences and laughter with friends. Sometimes I can’t believe how lucky I am … to be surrounded by people that like me, much less love me. A lot of my memories in the past have been sad; holidays that were always missing something or just one step off. But this year has been overflowing with blessings and the twinnies have brought joy back into my holidays – dare I say it – they’ve even removed the dread I often felt around the holidays. That’s why, adoring public, I am over the moon grateful for these two little lives that have transformed me. They are magical. Finally, I am grateful for you, adoring public. For your responses to my posts, for your encouragement in my writing, for reading these rambling posts, for forwarding these rambling posts and for being a part of my life. My cup runneth over…

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Now you can control your Ecobee3 with your Amazon Echo! The Ecobee3 is the first thermostat to join the exclusive Echo club (sure, you could control Nest through IFTTT recipes, but this integration cuts out the middleman) and it’s a snap to use. For setup steps, check out Connect a Smart Home Service to Alexa. Give commands like so: - “Alexa, set my bedroom temperature to 65.” - “Alexa, increase the temperature in my home.” - ecobee3 lite vs. ecobee3 smart thermostat The ecobee3 has been our top pick for nearly 2 years, and the family just got bigger:… - 15% off Amazon Echo and Tap - today only! TODAY ONLY - a super rare sale on Amazon Echo and Amazon Tap! Order yours today… - 8 Smart Thermostat Advantages Heating and cooling account for nearly half of your home's energy costs! A smart thermostat offers both…

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QUARRY PARK RULES - All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied to the Quarry by an adult. - All patrons under the age of 16 must pass a swimming ability test to swim in the deep end. - An adult must accompany all non-swimming children in the water. - Flotation devices are prohibited. - Running on the rock is prohibited. - Jumping from rocks other than those designated is prohibited. - Diving boards are to be used in accordance with the posted rules at the deep end gate. - Pets are prohibited on the Quarry grounds. - Cigarette/Cigar smoking is permitted only in designated areas. - Outside food and beverage are welcome. However, alcohol and glass are prohibited on the Quarry grounds. - Fire is only permitted in Quarry grills. - The water will be closed during any threatening weather. (Water will re-open 30 minutes after the last thunder and is subject to lifeguard decision. - Lifeguards and Management reserve the right to ask patrons to sit out of water, complete work tasks such as scrubbing rocks, or leave the Quarry premises as punishment for rule breaking or unsafe behavior. - Profanity will not be tolerated. - Lifeguards have the discretion to impose additional rules as necessary to protect the safety of all patrons. 1980 W Streetsboro Rd Peninsula, OH 44264 TEL: (330) 657-2202

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I’ve long been an admirer of Radiohead’s dystopian, postmodern, synthetic psychedelia. To be honest, however, many of their most impressive albums have been difficult for me to listen to for very long. Like a painful film, a heated conversation or an emotional breakdown, their songs have traditionally possessed a type of energy that is fatiguing over time. That’s what caught me so off guard once I finally got to sit with their new release, A Moon Shaped Pool. Gone is the aural razor wire and acidic lyrical assault. Instead, the listener encounters a warm and symphonic - while still complex and challenging - conversation about death, identity, acceptance and something like grace. It would miss the point to call A Moon Shaped Pool Radiohead’s “kinder, gentler” album, yet the songs are definitely more personal and inviting than anything in their catalog. Guitarist Jonny Greenwood, who has launched a thriving side career as a film composer (There Will Be Blood) and is currently composer-in-residence for the BBC Concert Orchestra, pushes himself well past the guitar-as-weapon style that has made each of Radiohead’s albums interesting and challenging. Here his primary role seems to be as an orchestrator who happens to have a guitar and an arsenal of incredible effect pedals. The result is a collection of resonant songs that defy convention and yet remain compellingly listenable, revealing new layers with repeated exploration. The songs feel like the quiet time after hours of cathartic weeping. Meandering through this aural backdrop are lyrics that drip like black ink from a pen that just wrote a break-up letter, or maybe a suicide note not yet delivered. While cryptically dealing with issues like social media, environmental decay or failed relationships, vocalist Thom Yorke manages to implicate the scariest monster of all: himself. There’s a sadly honest realization throughout that humanity’s problems are anchored in the fractured and embattled human psyche. Thus these songs feel like the quiet time after hours of cathartic weeping. The flailing and screaming has stopped and the breathing is coming back. There’s a strange peace at the eye of this emotional storm that reminds me of Paul’s beautifully poetic promise in Philippians 4: 6-7: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. I’ve always been amazed, challenged and comforted by the idea that there is a peace so deep and true our minds can’t comprehend it. In fact, trying to understand that peace – to contain it within our safe intellectual boundaries – risks destroying it. It is, as Scripture says, beyond us. It’s a mystical yet palpable peace that swallows anxiety and gives birth to hope. I have experienced this peace from time to time, but try as I might, I cannot contain it. Words often fail to describe it. Sometimes, music comes closer. Whereas Radiohead previously used aggressive instrumentation to augment the urgency of Yorke’s acerbic vocals, here the band, with the help of the London Contemporary Orchestra, creates a dreamlike, billowing and luxurious tapestry that seems – to my ears – to suggest some kind of hope beyond the destruction. As always, the lyrics are far too oblique to mean any one thing, but in some very special ways they finally find themselves dancing with the soundtrack instead of leading it into battle or breakdown. The result is a sad, beautiful comforting work that lies just beyond understanding.

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I am very thrilled about my lesson Subscription! I kept getting requests to get more video lessons out. The issue I had was the production. It took awhile to cut a video and then edit it. I thought maybe the only thing that really matters is the content not the high production quality. The videos and instruction just needs to be clear, and sound good. The pro is that it doesn’t cost me a lot to produce videos off my webcam and can get them out quickly. The result is more lessons at a lower price. I can spend two weeks wood shedding our favorite players concepts and produce a 15-20 minute lesson, and get it to you right away! Really a dream I can focus more on learning new things and pass them on to you. The price is 7.50 every two weeks (this is 1 subscription in the cart), and you get a download link with my video lesson for you to own. So once you download it’s yours to learn from with no expiration, as opposed to streaming. Every two weeks you will be given a new link to download. The topics are all my picks, or suggestions from you. Lessons can range from Pee-wee Crayton, George Barnes, Tiny Grimes, Billy Butler, Jimmie Rivers, Lonnie Johnson etc. I will have a subscription thread on my forum for you guys to ask questions, post videos, or give me suggestions on how I can make these lessons better for you. Here is the ordering process. Once you sign up you will be notified by email with a download link. When you download the link, the browser will ask what application you want to use to open. Pick your browser ie. firefox, google, safari etc. Your browser will open the link. Dump it on your computer and watch the video. I use quicktime, I think that is the best viewer. If any of you have problems just drop me an email and I can walk you through it or send a direct link. You can quit at anytime nothing fancy no sign up fees or stuff like that. I think this will be a way for us to learn more stuff together quickly and allow me to communicate with you. We are a small brotherhood who loves this music so it’s important for me to talk to you guys. Since the launch date is on the 10th, the next one will be on the 24th if you paid on the 10th. Your billing and new download link will happen every two weeks from when you sign up. Since we aren’t streaming it really doesn’t matter when you fall in the video lesson schedule. Once you pay or renew you get a new download. If a weird billing thing happens such as leap year, I’ll always make sure you guys get your video download.

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Domestic USA & International Auto Shipping - Quote Calculator Billed as the largest and longest running car show in the United States, the Chicago Auto Show is a can’t miss event for auto enthusiasts around the world. True to its claim, the Chicago Auto Show was founded in 1901! Originally, the event lasted 8 days, you could buy space on the floor for $1 – 1.50 per square foot, and general admission tickets were only $.50! Things sure have changed, but the Chicago Auto Show remains one of the best shows in the country. A-1 Auto Transport, Inc. ships vehicles worldwide. Click here or call 1-800-452-2880 to get a free, no obligation to buy price quote to ship your car. The Chicago Auto Show is also very focused on helping local charities. Over the past two decades, the has raised over $35 million for non-profits in the area. To find about more about the charities that will benefit from the show this year, click here. One of the big highlights of the Chicago Show is the car giveaway! Every year a major car brand donates 1 brand new vehicle to be given out at the event. This year, 2 vehicles will be raffled off: a 2015 Ford Explorer and a 2015 Ford Fusion! Don’t miss out on the giveaway and get your raffle tickets! Social Media: You can find more information about the show on their Social Media Pages: - Facebook: //www.facebook.com/ChicagoAutoShow - Twitter: //twitter.com/ChiAutoShow - YouTube: //www.youtube.com/user/ChicagoAutoShow - Instagram: http://instagram.com/thechicagoautoshow - Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/chiautoshow/ Dates: February 14-22, 2015 Location: McCormick Place in Chicago, IL Registration: Tickets are free for the public! Sponsors: Sponsors include all the regular heavy hitters including State Farm, Cars.com, Shell, Hyatt Regency, and more. Auto Transport Services - A-1 Auto Transport Annual Scholarship - Auto Transport Companies Directory - Auto Transport: Car & Home Moving Guide - Brands We Ship - Brokers VS. Carriers - Colleges We Ship To - Cost Estimations By Distance & Locations - Current Seasonal Discounts & Specials - How Long Will It Take To Ship My Car? - How Much Does It Cost? - How To Prepare your Vehicle - How to Protect Your Interests as a Client when Requesting Auto Shipping Services - How To Ship a Vehicle: The Full Process - Importing Your Car Into The USA - Locations We Ship To - Our Green Initiatives - Our Philosophy - Researching Brokers Beforehand - Special Rates For Car Dealers - The Top 4 National Auto Transport Companies - US Laws and Standards on Importing a Motor Vehicle - What Makes Us Better? - Auto, Classic Car & Motorcycle Show Directory

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