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Central were 277 for two with Khoda batting on 145 at stumps on the first day at the Devi Lal Cricket stadium.
Devendra Bubela was the other not out batsman on 44 after Khoda won the toss and elected to bat.
Rohit Prakash scored a sedate 73, his 164-ball knock spanning three hours and 34 minutes. But it formed part of the huge 170-run stand for the second wicket that consumed 372 balls and took the momentum away from West.
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The Beautiful Beast
Chapter One
It was a bright night. The full moon and the bright stars lit up the night. It was chilly, and a naughty cold breeze kept tormenting my skin. Surprisingly, I didn't shiver. I felt the cold bite my skin, but I stood boldly against the breeze resisting it and maintaining my firm posture and austere glare to the moon. I let my hair wild, loose and untamed, it was flowing with the wind and occasionally it covered my face. I didn't struggle to put it back in place; it was the last thing in my mind.
Myriad of thoughts flooded my mind. Who was I? Olivia Harper didn't fit my description anymore. I kept resisting the urge to let the beast in me reveal itself. It has been so long, and the city was yet another wilderness. I stood at the top of a twenty story apartment. It took a while before I could compose myself and fulfill my purpose there. I wore a black, now oversized long and loose robe. I left it open, revealing my nudity beneath it. Over time, I got used to moving around in the buff and now, it only felt normal. What does it feel like to be human? I don't remember.
I circumspectly moved my body to the edge of the building. Half of my feet were on the perimeter of the top of the building, my entire body depending on the balance of my heel. I looked down the building and almost laughed at how everything seemed so tiny. The street was busy and colorful just as I remembered it. The height never scared me though, not with a whole two decade of training. It was beautiful how I gained so much control over myself. I felt I was ready to toil in that great jungle, in Washington D.C. Oh! How I miss that life. Of Course, I remember everything I ever learned and read; in fact I have a better memory now than ever. I frowned as my head transited into the darkest of my memories.
How did I get to this point in the first place? She tried to keep me away from all this; I was just a stubborn teenager after high school and eager to make my cash. Thinking of her, at least I remember my sister's name, Megan Scarlet. How could she be looking like now? She is probably in her fifties now, with a face as wrinkled as ever. I have not changed a bit, that doesn't mean much though. Maybe she is a mother, a wife or none of those. Did she already forget about me? I had her in mind as long as it was necessary.
That fateful day should never have happened. I curse that day whenever I remember it. I stared down at the well-lit streets, the moving cars and speck like people as I relived my last moments of normality as a human
Chapter Two
"I wonder why you persecute yourself with such kind of work, Olivia."
"Gosh, you almost killed me with that. How do you do that?" I didn't notice Megan's presence. She startled me when she suddenly voiced behind me. I was busy working on the shelves of Kimberly store.
"Do you ever take a break from all this, I mean, you work as if you earn a million dollars from that." She was on it once again. I guess we've had that conversation a thousand and one times. I could almost spell out the exact words she would use on me. It always turns into a heated argument that has no effect on me, she gets mad, and wouldn't talk to me for the next three days. But after that, we are friends again.
"Stop it already, Megan. Don't get to that please."
"Okay. But I don't think you need to commit yourself to work so much, yet. I earn more than enough for both of us. I can afford your college if you choose to go my dear; these funny dreams of yours are just a candle in the wind."
"Don't talk to me like that. I don't know of any world's richest people who made it past college. It's all useless, I know enough and it can lead me to the sky. Just watch my space."
"Okay. Let's pretend I said nothing for now."
"Your money is yours, Megan. I'm tired of ever borrowing from you whenever I need anything, and you approving its use before deciding if you are giving me or not. I want my freedom, my ability to do whatever without anyone giving a damn." I remembered to shut my mouth on time when I realized I was raising my voice.
Deep down I knew she had a point but my point was stronger. In my dreams I would one day run the largest company in the world, I didn't even know what it would be dealing with. But the moment figures like Bill Gates crossed my mind; I felt I was on the right track. With barely a coin to my name, my dreams were valid.
"Teenagers… I was there too you know." That statement always displaces my tempers.
"What brings you here, Megan? If you need anything from the store, I can help you with that." She was becoming a nag.
"I was just passing by, thought I would come pick you up today."
"I didn't ask you to, besides it's too early. I work extra time up to 10 pm. I thought you knew that?" Sometimes I felt Megan only worked hard to get on my nerves. She was my elder sister, yes, and she raised me ever since I was eight years old. She quickly forgets that I'm all grown and can make it on my own. I was eighteen for heaven's sake, two years since I legally became an adult.
"Olivia, don't sound rude. You work all days of the week late, and I thought maybe you should get a break, at least once. Today is Saturday."
"I'm sorry, wrong thoughts." I bent down to continue dusting the shelves, ignoring her. She knew what to do, in a few seconds later; I could feel her feet matching away, feeling triumphant.
Who is she to decide what time I left the store. It was my life, and she had no right dictating what I do or I don't. I had made working extra time an official business. That earned me the honor and trust of keeping the key to the store. My duty was to close up the place at 10.pm every night, all that for ten dollars per extra hour.
That night was not going to be different. I moved around the store switching off the lights and making sure everything was in place. I finally stepped out and fumbled with the lock on the double metal door until I finally closed it. I turned to meet six gunmen, standing in a semicircle, with their guns trained on me. I gasped.
Holy cow! How do I save myself from this? I wish I was a good girl for once and went home with Megan. I was quailing, not knowing what step to take next. I remained quiet; I moved back until I reached the door and wished the ground would swallow me.
"The key and you get out of here alive." One of them roared at me. They covered their faces with masks and had black clothing. I felt I could count the last minute of my life.
If you don't kill me now, the Kimberly's will the moment they realize I traded my life with a key. I stood flinching at the door. I could feel my heart beating faster than normal. I tried to be brave; I knew I needed that, even though there was a probability of a dozen bullets being pumped into my body that night.
"I…I…" I tried some words but my voice was shuddering, and my lips could not open to form any words. I could feel each part of my body trembling at the smell of death.
"Last chance pretty face, the key or you die. Either way, I win so you choose." He started moving closer. One step after the other, I had my bag on my hand, I tightened the grip. I thought of taking to my heels, but there was no way out. I couldn't even think of how I could ever fight all of them. He raised his rifle, directly pointing my head. He cocked the rifle, ready to blow up my brains. "The key, stop wasting time, little witch."
"I don't have it…"
"Liar!" My heart skipped a beat. So this is how it feels to die. I had messed him up; he moved closer and hit me with his elbow, on my head. A sharp pain went through my spine as I fell on my knees.
"Kill her, and let's get this done. Time is not on our side." Another cruel, merciless voice suggested among them.
"Please don't kill me, don't, you can take whatever you want just spare my life…" I begged for mercy, directing my wet eyes into his. Before I knew it, he threw a hard kick on my stomach, making me bend down further, trying to hold the pain. He didn't seem to understand the cry for mercy and my noise only irritated him more.
I let go of my bag, showing that the key was inside there. He picked it up and poured its content on the floor, including the key. He lifted his giant feet in the air with so much energy, ready to crash my bones when I heard a barrage of bullets almost blasting my ears.
"Shit! Kill it." The giant feet guy had turned on impulse, forgetting about me. Before I could lift my head and see what suddenly diverted their attention, hoping it was the police, I heard a loud, thunderous growl.
In a jiffy, I saw a shadowy image of some creature, moving at lightning speed, sweeping through the six of them at once. I held my breath. What was that? I couldn't think twice, I ignored the agonizing, sharp pains and lifted my body. I ran as fast as I could. The cold numbed my body; my energy was draining, but I could not stop.
My sister's house was 30 minutes' walk from Kimberly's Store. I couldn't take a cab, all my money was in the bag, and I couldn't think of it when it was time to run. I almost couldn't stand the pain, I was worn out, tired, sweating, panting and in pain. My feet were sore, I left my shoes behind. Twenty minutes later, I stood at the door to meet another surprise. Double crap!
My shoes, my bag and everything I left behind, while running away from some beast were at the doorstep. A sudden dizziness took the better side of me; I slowly went down and sat at the door, not able to make my way in. My sight got blurred, and then I heard someone open the door.
"Ooh God! Olivia! Are you alright, Olivia, Olivia wake up…" blackout.
Chapter Three
"Excuse me, Olivia, what the hell is wrong with you; you look like a walking zombie." He startled me. Ben was a colleague. The truth is I felt like a walking dead. I couldn't believe I just walked past death invisible. Who would believe that story? That's why I kept it to myself.
"Ben. I'm okay. I'm just worn out but with time I will be fine."
"Why don't you take my place at the counter? That will allow you rest for a while before a customer shows up."
"Thanks, Ben. You are so kind."
Two weeks after the incident and I still couldn't come to terms with it. What was that? It was nothing I had ever seen. Not even read of it in fiction books. I couldn't explain it. Its head was that of a bear, but it walked in two. It was so huge; I have never seen a bear that big. Memories of that night plagued my mind. The shadowy image of the creature ravaging the bodies of the robbers, wrecking them and tearing them into pieces terrified me. Everything happened so fast, and I didn't let myself figure out what it was. I couldn't stay there the next second. It all felt like a live nightmare.
"Even after you came back home in that state, you still want to get back to that place? What's wrong with you, Olivia? Is all this for the love of money? It will kill you one day, young lady."
"You don't understand me, Megan. It won't be easy to get another job if I quit that one." It's always a hard time convincing Megan. She never trusted anything I do. I bet she has her reasons. She was my daily morning headache; I had my way of dealing with her.
"Don't you see your life is at risk? How do you expect me to behave? You come home banged and in pain and you don't offer any explanation. Two weeks later you wake up, and you are heading to the same place once again. Are you nuts?"
"You are just too worried, Megan. Besides, I'm not doing the extra hours again," she takes a deep sigh. The extra hours stuff always gets to her nerves. "I mean, at least not for now." She frowned.
"What!" I notice her agitation; I left the house in a hurry before she blurts some more words. That's always a score for me. I felt I needed to leave the house. I thought some distraction would do me good, but again, clearly I was far from that. That store was threatening. It only made my memories more vivid.
"Hello…" a customer brought me back from my reverie
"Yes, how can I. How can I help you, sir?" I had to reconstruct my sentence when I lifted my head to meet him. Damn! I intently admired him, surveying his body from head to toe and back without ceasing. He had long straight hair that he neatly tied behind his head, making a ponytail. The rectangular jaws and the fat body gave him that virile look. He wore Khaki trousers and a loose white t-shirt that teased whenever it was against his skin, suggesting a well-built body beneath it. He intimidated me with his dark blue eyes that he shot at me, and seemingly had no intention of freeing me from them anytime soon.
"Yes, I need you to help me find some few things around the store." His voice was magical. It was smooth, yet deep and profound. I let myself get carried away with him first before I could answer him.
"Sure, what do you need?" For a moment, I forgot all my hallucinations and nightmares and ugly thoughts. He graced my mind.
"I need some paint and brush. Do you have some of that here?"
"Yes. We have a variety of brands. You can be able to choose from." I tried to stay on my course, hiding my fascination.
"You look so young. How long have you been working at this store?" My goodness! That is an understatement. I have worked here for so long, and I'm a fully grown ass woman.
"I'm not that young. I have been in this store long enough." I don't realize it when I frown.
"I didn't mean to offend you. It just crossed my mind." I had no answer to that; we walked onto the shelf with paint. "I'm Dameon. Dameon Drake,"
"Olivia Harper. It's nice to meet you, Mr. Drake." I get self-conscious when he intently looks at me and wears a charming smile on his face. "Here are the paints, which brand works for you?" The paints were on the upper shelf; I had to go up a ladder to reach them. But before he could select his preference, someone got his attention.
"Mr. Drake, how nice to finally meet you, what brings you to our store today?" Melissa. One of the owners of the shop decided to interrupt, in the name of greetings. I had to remain on the ladder and wait for 'the boss' to finish talking to the customer.
"Nice to meet you too…you are?"
"Melissa Kimberly. I own this place." Ooh, I have never seen that smile before. Actually, she never smiles, and this one was a mess. She didn't have to show her molars.
"That's nice. I just stopped by to get some few things."
"That is awesome. What do you need I will gladly be at service to you. By the way, I'm a great fun of your company's products. They are my all-time favorite." What! So he has a company? Wait, he looks too simple to be so rich. How comes I don't know him?
"Really, I see. I appreciate your commitment, Kimberly."
"I would also like to congratulate you for your achievements lately. Your company is rated the best globally. That is a great achievement, Mr. Drake." He is quite a something. Melissa motions her fingers to me, a sign that I should leave them alone. Is she planning to take over from there?
"I appreciate it so much, thank you. But Olive here was doing just fine if you don't mind. I already gave her my orders" He turns to face me. I can't help noticing the frown on Melissa's face when he says that. That means trouble.
"It's just that she already has a lot of work at the counter that needs to be done. I came to replace her so she could get back to her post." She waves her fingers again, this time with a much more serious face. Of course, I get her right. I step down the ladder and move to the counter even though this Drake person seems displeased by that.
That hurts, but I can't risk losing my job. I don't even look back.
"I saw that."
"I'm glad you did Ben."
"Don't worry, there's no work at the counter. Most jobs have been completed by now. It was just an excuse." She is such a…
"I know."
He gave me his seat. It was not long before I saw Melissa and Mr. Drake emerge from the shelves. She only carried one can of paint, and there was no brush. She walked in front of him.
"I hate this woman around me, so I will just leave the counter to you." Ben never wastes time disappearing from her. Poor boy, theirs was a long story.
She placed the can on the counter and was about to open her mouth to say something.
"Olivia Harper, it's nice to see you again." He smiled as he directed his words to me, handing over his credit card. "I wish to talk to you again, Olivia if you don't mind."
"Sure, why not?" I realized I sounded so casual with him. Melissa had that horrible face of hers in place. She shot sharp eyes at me, especially when she saw him hand over his business card.
"Make sure you contact me tonight. Please," Wow, I almost can't describe his smile with words. It was a different kind of smile, a heavenly one to be precise. Somehow I felt as if his face was of an entirely different person when he smiled. I had just met him and yet he already sent signals through my spine.
I was eager for that next meeting with him. Maybe he would offer me a better job at his company. I don't even know what the name of Company is, and yet I already have anticipations.
Apart from Melissa's cold snake eyes, all was good.
Chapter Four
"You never learn, do you?" Megan was not amused by the story of my mystery man.
"Learn from what?"
"Olivia, it's barely three months before your boyfriend left you for your high school best friend. Was it not the same case, the boy was rich and had promised you heaven and all that?" Did she have to mention that? Shit! She never gets anything right.
"Megan, don't remind me of that story, ever." She just fouled my moods that night. "I didn't say Mr. Drake is dating me. Maybe he is trying to find a friend."
"I was not born yesterday, Olivia. It always starts from the friend zone, and it ends up in bed." You are such a pervert.
"I think you have harsh judgments." I lower my voice, regretting why I mentioned it to her in the first place.
"Don't call it harsh judgment Olivia, by now you should know why I'm against such. All men are the same. He just saw a beautiful innocent young soul that he plans to devour."
"I know he did nothing to suggest his intentions. Don't you think such a guy already had a flock of girls at his feet? I'm just being frank, I mean, if he is as beautiful as you describe him." I didn't know what to say to her. She is always good with arguments, and she always wins.
"Megan, you don't have to sound so scary, you know." Dameon Drake didn't fit any of her nasty descriptions. She was too general; too bad she never gave away what she believed in. She could give a million and one reasons why she was right. I guess that's why she is so good in her profession, as a Public Relations Director.
"Let's be real, Olivia. I don't have to use unknown examples. Maybe you are just not getting the message right. Remember the kind of marriage our parents had? Where did it get us? Thanks to it we now have our mother's grave to visit and our supposed dad rotting in prison." The mention of our parents made my heart sink. I missed my mom; my eyes got wet when I remembered all she had to go through in her marriage, in the name of giving her children a normal life.
"Stop it, Megan. You have to stop being so harsh with your words. I don't think I deserve all that, just because I mentioned a date with Mr. Drake."
"I could see that you are so much into him already. It's all just an infatuation, my dear sister. I know how it feels. Remember what mom used to tell us, love is just an illusion for teenagers, but it doesn't exist." I didn't say I love him. Yet.
"Okay, I will be careful." I left.
That night I couldn't sleep. I sat on my bed, taking coffee over and over. He was in my mind. One thing I didn't understand is why he came to the Kimberly store that day. A guy so rich and distinguished like him should not do such shopping on his own. His assistants could call and make orders. His unique smile kept reappearing in my mind, and I didn't notice when I smiled back at it. He was not making me go crazy. It was just something else.
I stood at my open window that night, enjoying the cool breeze that hit my face. Buried in my contemplation, I saw a shadow against the moonlight on the balcony. It looked like an exaggerated nude human figure, with long arms and legs. I got the impression that someone was watching me. Then all of a sudden the image grew larger, thicker and longer, its head reshaped into that of a bear and its body got more muscular. I gasped out of fright and immediately flung the window shut.
"Hello Mr. Drake, it's nice to hear from you again." At the counter, and for once in the past three years working in that store, there was a call for me. It couldn't be someone different.
"Hi, Olivia, how are you today?"
"I'm all right, Mr. Drake."
"I called to remind you of the dinner today. I hope you did not forget."
"I can't forget about it. I'm looking forward to it."
"That is pleasant to hear. At what time will you leave work today?"
"Oh, at around 4 pm." I didn't notice someone stealthily standing at my back. I was busy creating time for Dameon Drake, and not everyone gets such calls. What.
I turned by chance and caught someone eavesdropping my conversation. I gasped.
"Mr. Drake. I think I should. I think I should go now…" She had fumed up, and I tried to prepare myself for the worst.
"We have a cord of conduct at this place that has to be followed." She interrupted, once again.
"I'm sorry, Ms. Melissa. It's just once, I don't do this often."
"That phone is strictly for work unless you contribute to paying that bill." She was raising her voice. I wondered if she did that on purpose. She made me feel as if she had something personal for me. I didn't understand her motives anymore. I looked at my watch; I still had four more hours to go.
"You don't have to look at your watch. You will not be meeting him today, unfortunately." Holy cow! What is that supposed to mean? Why did that matter to her? "Today you will not be leaving at 4 pm. You have to compensate the time and money you have spent on that phone. You will leave at 8.pm today, no arguments about that." I'm doomed. I think I understand her now. The problem is the famous Drake. Dameon Drake.
3.00 pm, I couldn't believe I had to disappoint him on this first date. I kept thinking of all the words Megan had for me the previous night. I felt like reconsidering my decisions. She might have been right, but again she could also be wrong. I couldn't blame her either. During our parents' time, I was so little, and I understood less, compared to her. She was already grown up. Nothing made sense at all. I was busy organizing the shelves when I heard some commotion. I never resist that by the way.
"I demand to see her now, Melissa if you don't mind."
"I told you she is unavailable for you. She messed up with our property, and now she is working hard to be able to compensate that."
"What did she destroy, the phone? I can pay for a dozen of those out of market stuff. How much does she owe you?" he spoke so calmly, and yet he sounded so threatening, commanding and in control.
"I can't let you."
"I can't stop wondering about your little deal, Ms. Melissa. Free advice, you shouldn't treat your employees as though they are your servants. I overheard everything you had to say to her over the phone; she didn't end the call. That's why I'm here for her." he turned his face and saw me, at some corner, still deciding whether to enjoy the conversation or to feel sorry about it.
"Mr. Drake you have to…"
"For your information, she made me come to this place. I don't do this kind of things." What was that? I did what? "She is nothing you said she was. You just played your cards wrong. Never mind, you don't have to see her again." He must be such a stubborn, gutsy guy. What money can do to someone? I didn't understand him or what he said. But one thing was clear. That was not the place to stay any longer.
"Hi, Olivia, sorry for that, please come with me." He reached his hand; I couldn't resist that. He led me to his car. That day, I earned myself a hard time at work henceforth. I'm sure the likes of Ben had enough to break their ribs. Almost every employee at Kimberly's would love to see her ashamed, and losing her fierce grip for once.
Chapter Five
Standing in front of the Celtic Electronics Ltd was a dream come true. It was a business owned and run by Dameon Drake. Gosh, I could only imagine of ever getting there. It was a thirty-two story building with tinted glass making the most of its outer appearance. I couldn't wait to get inside.
"Hello, I'm Olivia Harper, and I'm here to see Mr. Dameon Drake."
"Olivia Harper is expected. You are welcome. Just take the elevator to the fifteenth floor, you will be served." The lady at the counter was kind and soft, but I must admit, she intimidated me. She was a blonde, slim and tall. She had a dark green suit and was very professional at what she did. I decided not to look at myself and get embarrassed by the long sleeved, hanging blouse, the short flair brown skirt, and brown knee-high leather boots. I felt smart, by the way, just that I didn't fit that executive environment.
"Ms. Olivia, this way please." At the fifteenth floor, this time, this lady made me brush my wild hair with my hands. She just confirmed that the place was not for people for me.
I entered his office, marveling at everything I saw. It was a spacious room with excellent finishing. It was all glassy and cozy.
"Finally, she is here." I heard his voice from the far end of the room. He was playing golf in his office. It was more than an office, how incredible. "Welcome to my company, Olivia."
"Thank you, Mr. Drake; it's a pleasure to be here. I appreciate this so much." I spoke between breaths, trying to suppress my incredulity.
"Please, feel free." He directed me to a posh divan, and he sat next to me.
"Excuse me, Mr. Drake." The formidably elegant, voguish and glitzy lady closed the door behind her, leaving the two of us alone in the office.
"At least today I didn't have to come and drag you by force to afford some few minutes with you." His words came out so tenderly, he almost whispered.
"About that, she fired me this morning." That got him laughing his ribs out. "What's funny about that?"
"I can't believe she was serious. She visited my office over the same issue. I told her you could always find a place here at Celtic Electronics." What? That witch was at his office? No wonder. Somehow I felt he was hiding a lot more, but I was too scared to ask. I remained silent, searching for a place to land my eyes except on him.
"Olivia. Have I ever told you how beautiful you are?" I didn't know how to react to that. I could feel my loin temperatures rising at a high rate. I almost couldn't help it. "Do I scare you that much? Don't worry, I don't eat people." Talking of cannibals, the mirage of the horrendous werebear crossed my mind. I continuously blinked my eyes, trying to shake that recollection off.
"I'm not scared of you. I'm just not used to all this." It's because of the way you make me feel. I felt like shouting it to him, but, unfortunately, I could only say that to myself. If only he could read my mind, I wouldn't have to say a word, and yet I would have to crave so much for anything.
"Do you feel we should go somewhere that makes you feel at ease?"
"No, I will be fine, thank you," I said, stealing a glance at him. I noticed how he glued his eyes on me, and that smile, if only he knew what it did to me.
It's been two weeks knowing him. Two weeks of wretchedness and sleepless nights, with two things beleaguering my mentality. That beast that would never leave me in peace and this beautiful man that will not give my emotions a break.
"Tell me something I don't know about you, Olivia." What's there to say? My life is full of pain and grief. I stayed silent.
"Do you believe in the existence of werebear?" A change of topic was all I needed.
"I keep envisaging and hallucinating about them. I'm not sure if what I see is real or if it's just my mind playing with my imagination."
"Do you get scared of them?" I gave him a long stare. Wasn't the answer to that question so obvious?
"What do you think? They are the creepiest thingamajigs I have ever imagined of, or seen. I'm not sure."
"Do they harm you, threaten you or something?" I have never thought of that.
"No. just their ugly cannibal faces."
He stayed quiet for a moment; he rubbed his nose, then his eyes. Was that my imagination, did his eyes just change color? He closed them almost immediately before I could figure it out. Fuck my mind. I hope it's still intact. It's probably just the effect of my ingenuities lately.
"Do you think it's anything psychological? Should I visit a specialist?"
"I feel like I'm losing my mind" I whispered. Hoping he didn't get that part of my story. He wouldn't like to associate with an insane girl for any reason.
"You shouldn't be so scared. Yes, I know they actually exist, but few people believe that. If you create attention with that, they will think you are mad." Listening to him speak always turned me on. Somehow I was sure that was how he felt for me too. I couldn't help noticing how he cast those eyes on me, they were burning with desire.
My emotions were getting intense; I completely lost my self-control. I could no longer look at him. I felt my face flush pink when he smiled again. I couldn't even figure out what he was saying. It was so strong. I had to do something before I get stupid.
"I have to leave. I was just passing by, and I thought I say hi." I stood up, uncomfortable.
"That's too soon, Olivia. You just got here, please." Just got here? It's been over an hour.
"I should leave. I have to." How I regretted that move, but I felt I should do the right thing at least for once. I'm such a fool, crap! Fuck my guts. I cursed myself vehemently as I started walking towards the door.
"Olivia, wait," he came to me and held both my hands. I could see his lips struggling to form some words. His grip on my hands got stronger. "Olivia, I need you to come over to my place for dinner tonight. Please." Tonight! I don't do night visits, what if I meet that beast again?
"I hate darkness. I no longer move around in the dark."
"Please," he released my hand. But he kept his eyes locked in mine. I just had to do something about that.
"I will see about that." I gently whispered. Hoping he will let me go with that.
Chapter Six
The dinner was exquisite.
I couldn't believe myself for getting to his place. I thought I wanted to stay away from him. But there was that part of me that craved for every moment I had with him. That side of me that is so uncontrollable got me dressed for the occasion. I couldn't take back my steps, and I let my feet carry me to his place.
"I'm so glad you accepted my invitation, Olivia. Thank you very much." He let his charming smile bewitch me.
"I just couldn't help it." I paused, took a deep breath before I found my next words. "I would kill myself if I didn't come." I looked intently into his eyes, waiting for his reaction. How about that smile that kept changing his look, from a handsome face to a more handsome one?
"Come." He took me into his hands, making me stand from my seat. From the planning of his living room, his dining room, and his office, I could guess that he had something for space. His walls were painted white, and something astonishing, he hanged framed plain canvas on his walls.
"Why?" I asked as I cast inquisitive eyes on the walls.
"I like them like that," he didn't have to ask what I was talking about. "Do you dance?" he searched for the remote and played some sweet instrumental.
"I'm not a fun, and I used to…"
"Come on," he drags me by the waist and pulls me close to him. His one hand is around my waist while his other hand reached for my left arm. "Just let your body move with mine." He tries to put his leg in front; I do the same. He swings his hips, caressing my belly with them. The next move becomes a disaster, and somehow my leg trips him, and he loses his balance. We are about to make it to the floor when he grabs me with his mighty strong hands, regaining his balance. I stay holding him tight for the next few seconds before I catch my breath.
"Did you get hurt?"
"No, it was nothing. I'm alright." I felt ashamed, knowing that I was responsible for that.
"It's okay, don't panic." He reached out his arms to give me a hug. It always felt great to be in his arms.
I rested my head on his broad, virile chest. His heart seemed to beat at the same rate as mine. He wrapped me in his arms, caressing my back with his thick palms. I could feel every inch of him; I knew my heart beat for him.
"I love you, Olivia. I wanted to tell you this for a long time. I just couldn't find my words." he whispered. His words made me feel like I hosted a million butterflies in my belly. That came unexpectedly. I never thought I would ever hear him say that. I realized how much my ears longed to hear those words. I held my eyes in position, as though examining him deep inside.
The glitter in his eyes, and the genuine smile he gave me in abundance made me feel he meant what he said. His eyes got brighter and his smile more enticing. How could I ever resist that?
I gathered my breath, my strength and stabilized my mind. I could see that he was zealous to hear what I had for him.
"I love you too, Dameon Drake. You won my heart from the first time I saw you, at the store." I have never been so genuine with my words. I could feel his enthusiasm. He held me tighter, making me feel like I was about to burst with emotions the next minute.
He held my chin and tilted my head up. His eyes were smoldering with desire as he lowered his head and placed his thick lips against mine. I felt tickling sensation taking the better side of me. I let go of myself, my silly controls, and resistant games and gave in to him completely. I let him be my master as I willingly surrendered myself to my desires.
He lifted me up, and for a moment, I thought everything was fine until when I could feel his temperatures rising abnormally, and his skin became so hot, almost burning. He groaned more and more, for a moment I got scared. He buried my face in his chest, and I felt as if he was becoming hairy and brownish by the minute.
I tried to pull away from his grip but all was in vain. His bones suddenly started relocating? He was growling so loud. My heart missed a beat when I saw him transform into a monster. I saw the same beast that came to my rescue the other day right in front of me. I felt my whole body tremble with fear as I saw his bear head, with its mouth wide open exposing those sharp canine teeth, ready to devour me. I let out a piercing shrill, trying to push his heavy body away from me.
Seemingly that only got him more irritated; he repeatedly clawed me all over my body, sending sharp pains through my body. I couldn't take it anymore. I never saw that coming; I went out of breath and passed out.
Chapter Seven
It has been twenty years of wretchedness, twenty years of hopelessness and wilderness. Two decades in the heart of the great Amazon forest only got me stronger, with more control over my beast.
A deep scar ran across my chest, making it look like a tribal tattoo. Whenever I looked at it, it only reminds me of how I gained my beasthood. It held my most precious memories as a human.
It was one of those times of the year when the full moon ruled the sky. This time I chose to have it differently. I chose to have it in style. Twenty years ago, around this time I lost my humanity. It took me that long to get to the same spot again.
"What happened to you? Why are you all covered in blood?" I remembered my sister's last words to me.
I stood at the door, shivering from the biting cold. I couldn't even mention a word to her; she ran back inside and came back with the first aid box.
"I will take you to the hospital as soon as the cub gets here. You have to tell me who the hell did this to you."
Anger got the best side of me as I remembered what happened to me. How do I tell her I'm not normal again? Suddenly, I feel as if some strange force has taken control over my body. Before my sister's eyes, I transformed into a monster, I tear away my clothes, as I struggle to become human again. I failed terribly, scaring her to death.
She dashed into the house and closed the door behind her. From very far I could hear the siren of the police cars racing down the highway. She never delays doing anything. Without a chance to tell her what happened, I vanish, finding my way to the wilderness.
I had lost everything, my dreams, my home, and my sister. I had even forgotten how it felt like to be human. I was not there for any of those. I stood at the top of that building for just one reason that kept me going for the two decades. I was only a few meters away from it. I was never going to give up. I looked down the building once more, calculating my steps and let my body off the edge of the building.
"I knew you would come back for me Olivia; I waited for you for so long. I could feel your presence you know. You have been around this building for the past few hours."
He had not changed even a bit. He still had his vibrant young face in place. I had just landed on his bedroom window balcony and found him there, sitting on the window.
I had no words for him. I dropped the robe and moved closer to him, smelling his fresh, clean skin. I took a while, glancing deep into his eyes before I ripped off his clothes.
"I missed you too, Dameon Drake," I spoke at last. With so much zeal, he took me by his arms. This time we both transformed into were bears.
I was there to stay.


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I'm on the road this week visiting New Jersey and staying at a hotel which has free wireless Internet connection. (I hate paying $9.95 a day at full-service hotels)
I boot up my laptop, actually I bring it out of hibernation, and proceed to make my connection to their wireless network. All works fine and I'm able to browse the Internet. Interesting thing is MSN Messenger and Office Communicator won't work. That's weird, I'm thinking maybe their firewall is blocking something, but that doesn't make sense. So I call the helpdesk. Wow… the guy was on the ball, he asked a few pertinent questions, none of the usual do you have this plugged in, is the laptop lid open, etc. He got the information he needed and then asked me to do a:
netsh int tcp set glo aut=dis
(For those of you unfamiliar with netsh might want to come to one of current live events as we're doing some demos that use the command to enable network performance enhancing.)
For a moment I feel dumb…. OK, actually it was longer than a moment, but I figure there's no way this is the first time this problem has occurred so I poke around searching for a prior solution and come across an old (last year) blog posting from Steve Riley on windows-vista-vs-hotels.
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Disappointing Experience
Sail Date: December 06, 2008
Reviewed: 7 years ago
Traveled As: Family (older children)
Room Type: Balcony
Pros: Great bar waitress in Angie-she single handedly salvaged our service experience
Cons: Overall indifference of the crew including management and officers
Recommends Eurodam? No.
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|Grand Turk Island
|Other than margaritaville not much to do-I think this is HALs fault as they offer very little in the way of good excurssions here. Several passengers set up their own fishing trips and made their own arrangements. The Flowrider at Margaritaville is fun and reasonably priced for the experience.
|San Juan, Puerto Rico
Best to see Old San Juan on your own. Easy walk and plenty to see. We did the city tour and distillery tour at Bacardi as we had done this once before. Would not reccomend it-they have turned the tour into a big advertisement and the city tour is very limited.
Don't Miss: El Moro
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Prince cremated; family, friends honor him at ceremony in Minnesota
By Jane Ross
CHANHASSEN, Minn. (Reuters) - Prince's remains have been cremated and his family and friends attended a private ceremony on Saturday to pay their respects to the late pop superstar at the studio complex where he died in a suburb of Minneapolis, a Prince spokeswoman said.
Among those seen entering the Paisley Park Studios complex, where Prince lived in Chanhassen, Minnesota, were his sister, Tyka Nelson, musician and former collaborator Sheila E., his former bass player Larry Graham and model Damaris Lewis.
The service came two days after Prince, whose hits included "Purple Rain" and "When Doves Cry," was found dead in an elevator at the complex at age 57. His death shocked millions of fans around the world and prompted glowing tributes from fellow musicians and public figures, including President Barack Obama.
"Prince was celebrated by a small group of his most beloved: family, friends and his musicians, in a private, beautiful ceremony to say a loving goodbye," Prince publicist Anna Meacham said in a statement.
Meacham said Prince's remains have been cremated and their final resting place will remain private. Plans are under way for a musical celebration of Prince, with details to be announced later, she said.
On Saturday, Graham stood at a gate of Paisley Park Studios and thanked some of the hundreds of fans gathered on the lawn outside to show their admiration of Prince, a seven-time Grammy winner whose music blended rock, funk, R&B, jazz and disco.
"Prince made us all better musicians and spiritually is the most important thing, but as musician he pushed us and he made us better and we listened deeply," Graham told the fans.
Participants in the ceremony handed some fans outside gift boxes that contained items such as Prince-themed apparel and a compact disc of music. Continued...


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St. George's (Grenada), Jun 28: West Indies 'A' held their nerve to clinch a thrilling two-wicket victory over India 'A' in the first unofficial One Day International here at the National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
It was a low-scoring game in the three-match series and the hosts won in the final over of the contest. With this win, they have a 1-0 lead in the series.
India 'A' captain Cheteshwar Pujara won the toss and chose to bat. But their batsmen yet again were undone by the hosts' bowlers. They could muster 190 all out in 50 overs.
Opener Ajinkya Rahane was the main scorer for India 'A' with 58 runs. This was the lone half century of the match. Left-hander Shikhar Dhawan got 30 runs.
In the chase, West Indies 'A' were kept in check by India bowlers. But the unfinished ninth wicket partnership between Veerasammy Permaul and Nikita Miller took them home. The duo associated for 35 runs which proved to be the match-winning one. They won with three balls to spare.
Ashok Dinda took three wickets for 45 runs to keep India 'A' hopes alive. There was also a fine spell of bowling by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. He was excellent, conceding just 14 runs in seven overs for two scalps. Rohit Sharma grabbed two wickets with his off-spin.
Jonathan Carter was the top scorer in the match with 39 runs. Permaul was unbeaten on 22 to go with his four-wicket haul earlier. He was named Man-of-the-match.
The second match will be held at the same venue on June 29.
Brief Scores: India 'A' 190 all out in 50 overs (Ajinkya Rahane 58, Shikhar Dhawan 30, Manoj Tiwary 26, Veerasammy Permaul 4/33, Jason Holder 2/30, Jonathan Carter 2/41) lost to West Indies 'A' 193/8 in 49.3 overs (Jonathan Carter 39, Kirk Edwards 33, Kieran Powell 25, Assad Fudadin 26, Veerasammy Permaul 22 not out, Ashok Dinda 3/45, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2/14, Rohit Sharma 2/32).


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National School of Anthropology and History (in Spanish: Escuela Nacional de Antropología e Historia, ENAH) is a Mexican Institution of higher education founded in 1938 and a prominent center for the study of Anthropology and History in the Americas. It is part of Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and offers bachelor's and postgraduate degrees in Anthropology and its disciplines: Linguistics, Social Anthropology, Ethnology, Archaeology, Physical Anthropology, Ethnohistory and History.
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This actually contradicts the inside headline, which as you can see the Huffington Post did not spare any internet ink to cover:
So are they from the 1948 Arab-Israeli War or do they predate the 1948 Arab-Israeli War? If you don't think that it matters, let me remind you that before 1948 there was another military in the area, the British one, who killed a lot more Arabs than the Yishuv ever did.
Naturally this story is covered by Kavitha A. Davison in Huffington Post original reporting, because it's not like anything else important is going on today. Anyway, the article is filled with examples of subtle bias like:
"Though Eghbariyeh is reluctant to offer a definitive explanation for the origin of the remains, older residents of the neighborhood believe that the bodies belong to victims of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, AFP reports. Jaffa had been a Palestinian town at the onset of the fighting, when thousands of residents fled the city amid the violence."In 1948, Jaffa was an Arab town, not a Palestinian town. Better get the rewriting of history started as soon as possible, right? But more to the point, since when do we publish peoples' opinions as facts? Which older residents say that it is from the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and what evidence can they point to that would justify that conclusion?
If you think that I am just being petty, let me remind you that before 1948 the British were the ones in control of everything and they killed more Arabs than the Jews ever did. If Israel did kill these people they should take responsibility, but until then I see no reason to blame them for what they haven't been prove to have done. Just like the Huffington Post readership refused to admit that the Itamar Massacre could have been committed by Palestinians.
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Ugh, I made noises while reading this thing that I didn't know I could make. I think my wife thought I was having heart/lung failure or something. I think it sounded something like...arg...agabrggggifffr....mrrrrwopiggg....ege ggg...gaaaaa!
A survey of kids 12-17? Really? So, they're going to cite information from people who shouldn't have access to guns to make their point? And then throw in a court case that's ongoing and hasn't even remotely been decided and they're going to say things like "This can easily be seen..." Nobody should claim to see or be judging anything yet because not all the facts are available. I know their intent was to show that actions can be viewed differently depending on who you ask, but I thought the point of their article was to establish if Americans use guns for self defense or not. What the heck does anyone's OPINION on Zimmerman have to do with establishing that?
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Barcelona's Palau Sant Jordi hosts massive concert in aid of refugees
Barcelona (CNA).- 50 artists of different origins and backgrounds took part this Saturday in the benefit concert organised by the platform 'Our home, your home' which aims to reinforce Catalonia's willingness to host refugees. The event, staged at Barcelona's Palau Sant Jordi and attended by more than 15,000 people, is not the only one planned by the organisers of the initiative; next Saturday, 'Our home, your home' has called citizens to hit the streets in the Catalan capital to ensure that Catalan institutions act, leaving aside the inaction from Spain, to start hosting those who are trying to escape from war and poverty around the world in Catalonia. Indeed, the Spanish Government has only received 516 refugees of the 10,772 initially established in the scheme of distribution of the European Commission. The campaign 'Our home, your home' gathers together more than 200 Catalan associations and NGOs and a hundred cultural companies and citizens.
The concert contributed to making the public aware of the humanitarian crisis which has left, according to the UN, more than 200 million people worldwide escaping from war and poverty.
La Fura dels Baus, one of the most well-known Catalan theatre performing arts companies, internationally known for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Barcelona Olympics, was in charge of the dramatisation of the concert.The event's central narrative was the refugee's route divided into three blocks: first, the escape from war, destruction and misery; then, the trip, with the dangers, including the sea, the borders, the police prosecution and the inclemency of the weather faced and finally the arrival, which sometimes implies being stuck in a refugee camp.
Three of the most outstanding groups of 'Castellers', the traditional Catalan human towers, also did their bit to help and gathered efforts for the first time in history to build a joint tower to bring to the stage the power of joining efforts.
Besides artists and hosts, the concert also included many testimonies which explained experiences as refugees. These included the words of Meera M. Zaroor, an 18-years old Syrian student established in Catalonia and Colombian doctor Rosario Vázquez, who has lived in Barcelona since she was 9.
Òscar Camps, activist and director of the NGO Pro-Activa Open Arms who won the 2015 Catalan of the Year Award, contributed to explaining the refugees' situation to the public and called for the public institutions to react. 'Stop Mare Mortum' spokesman, Toni Borrell, Eko refugee camp volunteer David Zorrakino, and Jordi Armadans, spokesman for all the associations within 'Our home, your home' also emphasised the need for a joint response to tackle this humanitarian crisis.
More events scheduled
The movement 'Our home, your home', is the result of a group of volunteers meeting in refugee camps at the border between Macedonia and Greece, and aims at raising awareness, mobilising citizens and asking the institutions to give a clearer and more forceful response to the refugee problem. The main goal is to ensure that Catalan institutions act, leaving aside the inaction from Spain, to start hosting refugees in Catalonia.
Next Saturday, a week after the concert, 'Our home, your home' will encourage people to hit the streets in a mobilisation that is expected to be the biggest at a European level since the outbreak of the refugee crisis.


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But for all his eccentricities, this 49-year-old graduate of North Oxfordshire Polytechnic is one of the sharpest - and now best-known - directors in British business. He has a track record of success that can be matched by few of his peers and, of course, recently landed one of the biggest and hottest jobs in British commerce as chairman of Consignia, which reported its results today.
For a relatively young man, he already has a strong list of achievements to his name. He is credited with turning the virtually bust 'basket case' that was Asda a decade ago. By the time Asda was eventually sold for £6.2bn to Wal-Mart in 1999 it was hailed as a textbook rescue effort. It was at that point that Leighton dreamed up 'going plural' to describe his plans to take on a number of non-executive roles, instantly adding a new cliche to the long list of business aphorisms.
By the time of his initial one-day-a-week Consignia appointment in January, Leighton was holding at least eight other directorships, with places on the board at companies as diverse as BSkyB, Bhs, Dyson, lastminute.com and Leeds Sporting, owner of Leeds United. He also had to find time for his wife Anne and their two sons and a daughter.
Now the Consignia job has been upped to two days a week and Leighton has agreed to rein back some of his other 'day-jobs'. Only yesterday, he resigned from the board of Scottish Power.
Leighton has a reputation for a gruff and uncompromising manner that matches the style of the football team he works for - a corporate Danny Mills. He loves being called ruthless - 'being ruthless means you do the right thing' - and is thought to have had stormy relationships with many of those he has worked with.
However, if the tough-talking was all that there was too him he would not have achieved the extraordinary profile and reputation he enjoys. He has that knack, so rare among our so-called captains of industry, of clicking with his employees. At Leeds he wanders around the Elland Road ground, chatting happily with groundstaff, physios, doormen and pampered millionaire footballers alike with the same easy familiarity. Not bad for a man who can only spend, at best, one tenth of his working week on that particular job.
Unlike many executives - particularly the overtrained business school robots - the people skills appear to come naturally. This ability to charm and take grass roots staff with him will prove crucial at Consignia, where morale has dipped to Railtrack levels under a hail of public criticism over levels of service, the hated name and the alarming losses.
It is said that when Leighton was first offered the Consignia job, he asked to spend some time in a sorting office to listen to the shop floor gripes. The top three complaints were all relatively easily fixed problems that had simply been ignored by management. It was in these encounters that Leighton decided he could make a difference to the organisation and decided to accept.
THERE was another even more glaring 'easy kill' that he quickly seized upon - the culling of the dreaded Consignia name. For that one decision alone, he will have gained himself gratitude among staff, the public, the media and the Government alike.
It is also a shrewd business move in that the short and unlamented life of the Consignia name coincided with the worst of the Post Office's recent travails. The ceremonial garotting of Consignia will help draw a line under the recent troubled past of the world's oldest post office. That, and the departure of chief executive John Roberts will buy Leighton some time. He will need it.
Turning round the Post Office represents a much sterner challenge than rescuing Asda. It is one of the biggest employers in the country with 220,000 staff (against 48,000 at Asda when it was sold) and management is complicated by notoriously conservative and powerful unions.
His decision will also be intensely scrutinised by public, media and Government in a way that he has never before encountered. It is a fearsome challenge.
Leighton already has some impressive wins to his name. He persuaded the postal regulator PostComm to pull back from its draconian plans to open the UK market to competition. He is also believed to have talked the Treasury into paying back much of the £1.8bn in dividends it has pocketed from the Post Office.
If Leighton now goes on to turn around the shabby, ageing ocean liner that is the Post Office by modernising services and returning it to profitability - while keeping labour relations under control - he will have pulled off an astonishing coup. But it is an immense challenge that may require far more of his time. The man who went plural may have to become singular again.Reuse content


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"I hope I will be able to confide everything to you, as I have never been able to confide in anyone, and I hope you will be a great source of comfort and support." That is how Anne Frank, who would have celebrated her 77th birthday today, began her diary. The record of her thoughts, fears and hopes as she hid for almost two years in the "secret annexe" of an Amsterdam house ensures that is the most famous of the 1.5million Jewish children killed during the second world war.


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I have two harddrives. A 1TB seagate barricuda and a 128GB OCZ Vertex 4. Truecrypt can encrypt the hard-drive windows is installed on completely and easily. But I have my entire Users folder, including %appdata%, entirely registry hacked onto the HDD instead of the SSD. Truecrypt makes me change to volume letter of the drive Users is on and doesn't automatically mount the encrypted volume soon enough on startup, even if I encrypt the empty disk and THEN try to registery hack it into the newly-crated encrypted volume AND put it in favorites to automatically mount, it doesn't work. (Welp)
- Are you able to reproduce this problem consistently?
Sure, but there's no way in hell I'm going to reproduce that again :S
- What steps did you take to reproduce this problem?
Have two hard-drives. Install windows on one. Encrypt it with Truecrypt. Encrypt the other drive with truecrypt. Try to registry-hack the Users folder onto the empty HDD. Succeed. Reboot. Fail to log in.
- What action did you expect to occur when this bug appeared?
Me logging in to my computer happily running on two encrypted drives, and the Users folder remaining healthy but off my precious SSD space.
- Any additional information that will help us diagnose the issue:
If Truecrypt encrypted the HDD as hassle free as the SSD, there wouldn't be an issue.
- Browser, active browser addons, and operating system:
Ghostery, ABP, some others...
- URL where the issue occurs:
Say wha?
ALRIGHT, THAT IS THE TEMPLATE FOR THE OVERCLOCKER FORUM BUG REPORT. Oops But it is still relevant to my situation.
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London (CNSNews.com) - In a major boost to an effort to sue those thought to be responsible for Northern Ireland's bloodiest terror bombing, the British government has granted $1.25 million in taxpayer-funded legal aid to the relatives of victims of the 1998 Omagh atrocity.
The announcement, made on Friday by U.K. Northern Ireland Secretary Paul Murphy, will allow a civil case against the alleged bombers to go ahead.
"I have been working for many months with ministerial colleagues...to try to find ways of helping the Omagh families with the funding of their legal case," Murphy said.
"While I recognize the legal constraints and complexities, I have always believed that this is an exceptional case, and the vast majority of people in Northern Ireland and beyond want to see the families bring it to court.
"I am delighted to be able to say that these efforts have borne fruit," he said.
The bombing killed 29 people and injured hundreds.
The plight of the victims' families was highlighted by the conviction last week of Michael McKevitt, the man suspected of leading the dissident Real IRA group that is thought to have carried out the bombing.
McKevitt was given 20 years in prison in the Republic of Ireland for directing terrorism and membership in a banned organization.
But so far, only one man - Colm Murphy - has been convicted of charges directly connected to the bombing. The $16 million civil suit names five suspected Real IRA leaders, including McKevitt and Murphy.
Michael Gallagher, a spokesman for the families of the Omagh victims, said Monday that the momentum is on their side "for the first time in five years."
"We wanted to make sure that the people who bombed Omagh didn't get away with it," Gallagher said by phone from his home in Northern Ireland. "It has been a long, hard struggle."
Gallagher, whose 21-year-old son died in the bombing, said the strain of trying to raise money for the legal fight had been starting to take a toll on the Omagh families.
"We've been waiting for this for eight months," he said.
Two of the five men named in the civil suit, McKevitt and Liam Campbell, have also been awarded legal aid.
"We never objected to anyone getting legal aid, but we did object to the fact that there wasn't a level playing field," Gallagher said. "McKevitt and Campbell were getting legal aid, while the families (of the victims) weren't."
Murphy said he had asked the independent Law Society of Northern Ireland to review its decision to grant legal aid to the pair of Real IRA suspects on the grounds that they are not as poor as they claimed and thus are not in need of financial aid.
"While the decision to grant legal aid is taken independently of government...I have now asked them to look at their decision in the light of the new information," Murphy said.
Gallagher said the civil case "is good news for victims of terrorism anywhere in the world."
"It's the first time that the victims of terrorists, the families, have taken terrorists to court," he said.
Hearings could start early next year, Gallagher said.
The campaign has earned broad public support and the backing of several influential British and American politicians and celebrities.
In April 2002, President Bush sent a message of support to the families via the U.S. special adviser to Northern Ireland, Richard Haass.
"We are heartened that people in Northern Ireland are turning away from violence and instead relying on normal political and legal means to resolve issues and disputes," the letter read. "In that vein, we commend your decision to pursue legal civic action."
Gallagher said lawyers would be meeting this week in Omagh to discuss the next phase of the case. Friday is the fifth anniversary of the bombing.
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The price tag is not final, but if it remains the same, it would be hefty in comparison with the latest fourth generation 8 gig iPod touch, which sells for the comparatively humble $229 on Apple's website. Samsung's player could also be compared to the Samsung Galaxy S, which has similar specs, but a better Super AMOLED display, a 5 megapixel camera and – obviously – a phone and 3G internet function. The Galaxy S is available for some $580 off contract.
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You are happily pregnant and waiting for the day to hold your baby! But are you getting restless and impatient with each trimester? Do you find yourself moving your legs involuntarily? Worry not! You are not the only one complaining! This condition, known as the Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), is quite common amongst pregnant women.
What could be the cause of RLS? And how can you get it treated? Wondering where you can find answers to all such questions? Well, right here in this post, you will come to know all about restless leg syndrome during pregnancy! So sit back, relax and read on!
There is so much your body is going through that it feels as if the journey is never ending. From heartburn to nausea to fatigue, it seems like all you want to do is lie down and rest. But your impatient and restless behavior hardly allows you a moment of peace. With Restless Leg Syndrome, you seem to lose your mind!
What Is The Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)?
The Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a condition where you want to keep moving your legs all the time. It is a constant urge that is beyond control. According to a study, it was found that over 16% pregnant women suffer from the Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). This urge to move your legs could be due to the need to relieve the feeling of tingling, burning or crawling that is often felt during pregnancy. You feel this tingling sensation in your calf, upper leg or even inside your foot.
One of the most difficult things about dealing with Restless Leg Syndrome is that it affects you just before bed time, or when you are about to fall asleep. This means it considerably affects your sleep, making you feel tired and exhausted during the day.
The good news is that this is a temporary phase that shall pass.
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What Causes Restless Leg Syndrome During Pregnancy?
Restless Leg Syndrome is medically recognized as a neurological condition. There is still no definite cause associated with this condition, and research is still on to find out more. While you may never have felt it before, it is likely to suddenly experience RLS during pregnancy.
It is often found to be common in families, with more than one member of a family having experienced it at some point. It may also be an indicator of some other underlying health condition. Most people who have RLS are also diagnosed with a condition known as Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep.
Here are a few theories that try to explain the possible causes of Restless Leg Syndrome:
- Imbalance of the brain chemical known as dopamine. It helps to keep the muscle movements smooth and even, and an imbalance can cause restlessness.
- Lack of sufficient amount of folic acid or iron during pregnancy.
- An increase in the levels of estrogen may also be responsible for causing Restless Leg Syndrome.
Some Common Symptoms Of Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS):
If you are suffering from RLS, you may experience one or more of the following:
- There is a strong urge to move your legs accompanied by an uncomfortable sensation in the legs.
- The urge to move your legs and the uncomfortable sensation worsens while resting, especially while you are lying down or sitting.
- Moving your legs or doing simple exercises like walking, or stretching gives temporary relief.
- The urge to move your legs and the uncomfortable sensations that accompany gets worse at night time.
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Lifestyle Changes To Improve The Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS):
If you are experiencing RLS, there are few simple yet effective measures you can take to improve your condition. While you are pregnant, it is important to avoid any medication. Adapting these simple lifestyle changes can help a lot in minimizing the problems of RLS:
1. Reduce Caffeine Intake:
Too much caffeine is known to make the condition worse. Try and give up your caffeine intake altogether. If it is difficult to avoid completely, then reduce the quantity. Try and cut back on coffee, tea, caffeinated drinks or food and sodas.
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2. Regularly Exercise But In Moderation:
Regular exercise can help reduce the effects of RLS. Go for short walks, or do simple aerobics and any other light exercise with your doctor's consent. However, remember that excessive exercise can make the condition worse.
3. Maintain Body Weight:
Being overweight, especially during pregnancy, can often trigger or worsen RLS. In case your doctor feels you are overweight, try to shed those extra pounds.
4. Maintain A Sleep Routine:
Try and maintain a regular sleep routine each day. It will help you fall asleep even though it might initially be difficult with RLS. If you can't fall asleep, try taking a warm bath or a warm glass of milk before bed. This would surely offer you relief for restless leg syndrome during pregnancy
While it is an extremely uncomfortable condition, trying a few healthy practices at home can help reduce the discomfort associated with RLS. In case nothing helps and you find yourself constantly affected by it, speak to your doctor about other possible treatments.
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7 yr. permit is nice!
Missouri is still only 3 yrs. bummer!
Now if we can get a lifetime permit like Indiana, life would be perfect!
Congrats again on your new permit!
This is a discussion on Florida CHP... 7 years! within the Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Originally Posted by MattLarson The down side of the 7 year permit is that the CWFL will no longer substitute for the NICS check. Matt ...
7 yr. permit is nice!
Missouri is still only 3 yrs. bummer!
Now if we can get a lifetime permit like Indiana, life would be perfect!
Congrats again on your new permit!
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"The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, prey on those who without one, would surely perish."
Is it still 117$(or whatever it was before)?
"The right of the whole people, old and young, men, women and boys, and not militia only, to keep and bear arms of every description, not such merely as are used by the militia, shall not be infringed, curtailed, or broken in upon, in the smallest degree..."
Nunn v. State GA 1848
I'm sure most of NY state permits are life time also. I know a Girl from Dutchess County and Her's is life time. CT is five years also.
im still waitin on mineeeeeeeeeeee and patiently i may add
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Got my FL permit about 3 weeks ago. It took 47 days and is valid till 6/21/15! Didn't expect that. Anyone know how big a hassle it is to renew? Do you have to re-do the training and background check before submitting a renewal application? I looked into a Utah permit, but the Utah Bureau gal told me I'd have to be trained by a Utah-rules-specific instructor. Where the heck do I find one of those in New Jersey?
How strange, I just got my Florida permit on June 21 which is also valid until 6/21/15. (Also my sons birthday) It took almost 3 months for me to get mine. I thought it was never going to arrive.
Yeah, that's one of the new "additions" that Florida added once July 1 '08 rolled around. The CCW isn't usable to purchase a pistol now, and you have the same three day wait? Bummer if this is true.
Glock27/ KaBar TDI/ MTAC Holster. I have more also, but this combination works well..
You fill out the form, sign it and have it notorized, get a new photo, and mail it all back to the State with your renewal fee. Nothing else required.
Who knows, by the time 2015 rolls around, they may have the option of renewing on-line!
Not at all. There is no wait for those who hold a valid ccw.
As others have mentioned, in some states, the ccw exempts an individual purchasing a firearm from the NICS check......due to the length of the term of the FL ccw, FL licensees no longer get that exemption.
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False. My evidence is:
- Signed PSA with a solid, sought after ownership group
- Past precedence
- Anti-trust
It is a done deal. The best Sacramento can hope for a Charlotte like deal.
No, it isn't. Just as they do in every sale, it has to be approved by the other owners. If Sacramento can put together a comparable deal with an arena (which they will get, whether the Kings stay or not), the owners will have to make a decision. This isn't Seattle/OKC where Seattle didn't put this type of effort in that KJ and co have.
Past precedence means nothing in this case. If, again, if Sacramento gets the arena deal and sale price to the NBA's liking, the Kings will have a case. This isn't a closed case, and this case is apples and oranges compared to a typical sale/relocation.
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I think you under estimate the importance of that 30 million dollar non-refundable deposit.
That money is irrelevant to the NBA. That was a deal between Hansen and the Maloof's, not the league.
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If 100 million could easily (easily? Really?) be added to the deal, why didn't they come in with that, if 100 million was so easy for them to get, why did they not bring it to the table. Clock is ticking.
I'm not going to share names, but I know one of the guys who is investing with KJ (has gotten me luxury boxes and courtside, but I digress), and he said this deal was a feeler to see where and if they needed to improve the deal. KJ has a lot of rich businessman from the Sacramento-area as good friends. Take my word that money isn't the issue.
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The Chicago Fed's National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) provides a comprehensive weekly update on U.S. financial conditions in money markets, debt and equity markets and the traditional and "shadow" banking systems. Because U.S. economic and financial conditions tend to be highly correlated, we also present an alternative index, the adjusted NFCI (ANFCI). This index isolates a component of financial conditions uncorrelated with economic conditions to provide an update on financial conditions relative to current economic conditions.
The NFCI and ANFCI are updated on a weekly basis at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, and cover the time period through the previous Friday. When a federal holiday falls on a Wednesday or earlier in the week, the NFCI and ANFCI will be updated on Thursday.
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The NFCI ticked down to –0.89 in the week ending June 16. The risk and credit subindexes both decreased slightly from the previous week, while the leverage and nonfinancial leverage subindexes were both unchanged. The ANFCI increased slightly from the previous week, to –0.38. Tables and Data
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Revisions to the ANFCI can be largely attributed to differences between incoming data on economic growth and inflation and their expected values based on the historical dynamics of the index. A downward revision to the ANFCI can be seen as stemming from one or both of the following factors: a lower than previously expected level of economic activity and a higher than previously expected rate of inflation. An upward revision to the ANFCI can be seen as stemming from one or both of the following factors: a higher than previously expected level of economic activity and a lower than previously expected rate of inflation.
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Canadian gets 3-1/2 yrs in Thai jail for cult murder
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CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Reuters) - A Canadian woman was sentenced to 3-1/2 years in a Thai jail on Thursday for killing her American partner, who claimed be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ and faced a spate of fraud charges in Hawaii.
Margaret Crane, 50, got two years for killing George Patrick Dubie, 56, after a quarrel at a restaurant in the northern city of Chiang Mai in 2006 and 1-1/2 years for possessing and carrying a pistol in public.
"The court views that the defendant committed the crime as charged, but did it in a rage after being provoked, pressured and beaten," Judge Thanakorn Pusayapaiboon said as he read out the verdict.
"Therefore the sentence is lower than what is stated in the law," he said, adding her confession helped halve the murder penalty to two years in jail.
Canadian newspapers described the pair as a 21st century "Bonnie and Clyde" -- an American couple and gang notorious for their robberies on banks, small stores and gas stations in the central United States in the mid-1930s.
Crane told the police after she was arrested that Dubie -- who claimed to be a part-time CNN correspondent and to have worked for the United Nations in the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami -- was abusive and hit her and their six children.
Their relationship worsened when he became involved with a Thai woman, Thai newspapers reported.
Crane told the court she used a revolver she took from him during a scuffle, but did not know how many shots she fired. A police forensic report said only one bullet was found in his body. Continued...