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By PsiDraconis
Chapter 12
тАЬYou're loud tonight, Evy,тАЭ Ally said, looking down the length of the couch at the woman in whose lap her feet were resting. тАЬNot talking, but... up here.тАЭ She tapped her head.
тАЬSorry, love.тАЭ Inside, Evelynne thought wryly that having intimate knowledge of what your partner was truly feeling added a whole new dynamic to a relationship. Fake smiles simply didn't work.
тАЬWas it something your father said? You were talking to him for quite a while.тАЭ
Evelynne couldn't control the surge of anxiety and knew Ally had felt it when her fiancée frowned. тАЬIt's...тАЭ
When Evelynne didn't continued, Ally put aside her book and scooted closer, concerned. тАЬEvy, are you okay?тАЭ
The other woman smiled shakily. тАЬDefine 'okay',тАЭ she said, deliberately using one of Ally's own phrases. She took a deep breath. тАЬI'mтАФI should have talked to you about it right afterwards, but I really needed time to get my head around it.тАЭ
тАЬSo that's what that was,тАЭ Ally replied with somewhat forced humour. тАЬI thought you might be solving economics equations, your mind was so busy.тАЭ
тАЬI wish,тАЭ Evelynne said, looking down.
тАЬHey,тАЭ Ally said, tipping up her partner's chin before kissing her lightly. тАЬWhat's wrong?тАЭ
тАЬIt wasтАФZa and the Dukes have come up with a possible solution to the whole question of continuing the Dynasty.тАЭ The princess heard her fiancée's sudden intake of breath and felt the answering surge of fear and uncertainty over their Link.
тАЬOh,тАЭ Ally said, her voice strained. тАЬDo they want you to...тАЭ
тАЬNo,тАЭ Evelynne said firmly. тАЬI will flatly refuse to marry anyone else, and they know that. And za and Aunt Cleo would veto that idea in any case. They like you, love.тАЭ Ally's answering smile was warm but slightly shaky. тАЬNo, it wasn't that. It has to do with... children.тАЭ
тАЬThey want you to have a baby?тАЭ Ally asked, half-incredulous. тАЬNow?тАЭ
тАЬNo, no, no,тАЭ Evelynne hurried to deny. тАЬIt's more...тАЭ She firmly took the bull by the horns. тАЬThey want to have a new Heir ready just in case something happens to us. To me.тАЭ
тАЬI don't understand.тАЭ
тАЬWhat they want to do is have some of your ova extracted and preserved, along with Patrick's sperm, in order to create an Heir of Royal blood if the need should arise.тАЭ
Evelynne shook her head, knowing that Ally really had heard and understood. тАЬThe Dukes are prepared to unanimously support a Royal decree stating that such an child exists in potentia as the legitimate Heir to the Thrones in this instance only. They don't want this to become a precedent for future generations. It's breaking about a dozen rules of Succession as it is.тАЭ
тАЬThe Dukes of AtlantlтАФand let's not forget the King and QueenтАФwant me to submit to an invasive and intimate procedure in order to have insurance against the possibility that you and I, and Patrick, and your father, are all going to die without someone to sit in the Big Chair?тАЭ Ally's voice was flat and painfully controlled. тАЬAnd they were planning on asking my opinion on this stellar plan... when? Or do I have a choice in the matter? Am I going to wake up one day with a couple of holes in my stomach?тАЭ
тАЬNo!тАЭ Evelynne said emphatically, reaching out for her lover, but Ally pulled away and paced stiffly to the large glass doors leading outside. тАЬYou know that if they ever tried to do anything like that I would fight them with everything at my disposal, including teeth and nails. You do know that, don't you?тАЭ
Ally sighed, leaning her head forward onto the cold glass. тАЬYes.тАЭ Her answer was more felt than heard.
тАЬGood. Ally, love, nobody is going to force you to agree to anything. If youтАФIf we say no, we'll come up with something else.тАЭ
тАЬLike what? The only clear bloodline is through you, Patrick, or your father. I don't think za and Meghan are going to be having any children any time soon, and I'd say the chances of Patrick donating to anyone other than me are slim to none. That leaves you, and if I don't do it, I really don't want the same thing happening to you.тАЭ Ally shook her head. тАЬIt wasn't supposed to be like this,тАЭ she whispered.
тАЬI know, love,тАЭ Eveynne said, padding up behind her lover and wrapping warm arms around her. тАЬAnd it might all be unnecessary.тАЭ
тАЬDo you think I should do it?тАЭ Ally's tone made it clear that she was asking for an honest response.
тАЬDo I want you to have to do it?тАЭ Evelynne asked. тАЬNo. Do I think it's a legitimate option?тАЭ She sighed, burying her face in Ally's back. тАЬYes. It's my duty to protect the Realm, and I know how much strife would come from an unclear Succession. We must have an Heir.тАЭ Her next words were quiet. тАЬI also like the idea that if... something were to happen to you, some part of you would still be around.тАЭ
Ally obviously felt the guilt in the quiet admission, because she turned around at last and drew Evelynne into a deep, reaffirming kiss. When she finally pulled back, she rested her forehead on her partner's. тАЬI need to go... out for a while.тАЭ
Evelynne nodded in understanding. тАЬAlright.тАЭ She kissed her lover once more. тАЬBe safe.тАЭ
тАЬI will,тАЭ Ally said, moving towards the bedroom and her new Suit. She paused at the doorway. тАЬAnd Evy?тАЭ She looked back. тАЬWait for me?тАЭ
тАЬThey did what?!тАЭ
Queen Cleo's exclamation was all the more shocking because she was normally so calm and controlled.
тАЬI said that the DEA and US Army hit the AFB base in New Mexico,тАЭ Colonel Dame Grace Al'Tryg began, but her Queen's impatiently waved hand cut her off.
тАЬI know what you said,тАЭ the Queen told her Intelligence Advisor with some irritationтАФat herself, most likely, for reacting with such incredulity. тАЬI just can't believe they finally did something.тАЭ
тАЬOh, it certainly seems like they did something, Madam,тАЭ Al'Tryg confirmed. тАЬAt the moment the only solid data we have is coming from media sources, but I have all the broadcasts we could find right here for you.тАЭ She held out a sealed DVD, which Queen Cleo leaned across her desk to take automatically. тАЬWe're working our sources for more detailed information, but we have not received much as of yet.тАЭ The Advisor frowned. тАЬWhat we are picking up is... troubling, however.тАЭ
тАЬTroubling? We've been on the damned Americans for months to do something about the terrorist bases on their soil, and they finally do something? 'Troubling' isn't the word I would have chosen.тАЭ
тАЬI would agree with you, Madam, but surely we would have caught a hint of their intentions before this if they had finally chosen to act.тАЭ Al'Tryg shook her head. тАЬThis comes as a total reversal of their policy up to this point. Ambassador Wilkins is pulling in every political contact he has, but there's not much he's coming up with.тАЭ
тАЬThat's true. It's why I was so shocked.тАЭ The Queen's brows contracted, her mind racing. тАЬAre you thinking what I'm thinking?тАЭ
тАЬIf you're considering that this sounds like a total senek'et-fest on someone's part, then yes, Madam.тАЭ
тАЬOh true, someone could have fucked up, but I can't believe that so many coincidences were all, well, coincidental. You said Drug Enforcement Agency and US Army?тАЭ Al'Tryg nodded. тАЬThat kind of confluence doesn't happen by accident. No, somebody's been pulling strings. The question is who.тАЭ
тАЬI considered that, Madam. So far my analysts have decided that if it goes very high it can't be very wide at the top. We think the highest ranking official is no more than the Governor, or possibly a Senator or two. Anything larger would have leaked by now. Even that is mere speculation. If the entire operation was deliberately planned, the local DEA and someone pretty high up at the Army base have to be in on it.тАЭ
The Queen looked at her quizzically. тАЬYou don't think this was an official operation?тАЭ Her tone suggested she already knew the answer.
тАЬNot likely. It is quite possible that the official agencies could have planned and executed it without us knowing about it, but there's been too long a delay between the events themselves and the official government's response. They're passing it off as the end result of a long-term plan to curtail trafficking through the state, by the way. One way or another, they should have been milking this for all they've got the instant the story broke. The fact that they have not tells me that they were taken by surprise as much as we were.тАЭ
тАЬI agree. Well, I know I don't need to tell you, but do everything you can to identify those responsible. As much as American policy frustrates the hell out of me, I don't like the idea of any sort of... shadow organisation at the helm of a nation that powerful.тАЭ Sighing, the Queen leaned back in her chair and rubbed her eyes. тАЬIn any case, this was the AFB compound we were looking at as a financial nexus for the Invaders.тАЭ
тАЬThat is a windfall,тАЭ the Advisor admitted. тАЬFrom what we can tell, the fighting still left all their records almost completely intact. You can rest assured that we'll be sparing no effort to obtain copies of all those records.тАЭ
тАЬGood.тАЭ Queen Cleo shook her head, this time in near-wonderment. тАЬOsiris and Set, the chance to finally find a solid link between the Invaders' funding and whoever was providing that funding. There's no way it'll be a direct connection, of course, but it will be another piece in the puzzle.тАЭ After a final sigh, she sat up briskly. тАЬWell, I won't keep you any longer, Grace. You have a lot to do, and I don't envy you any of it. And I have a feeling I'm going to be spending several long hours with the American Ambassador later today. Although it might actually be more useful if they sent Deputy Ambassador Weintraub instead.тАЭ
It was a very carefully concealed secret that the Deputy Ambassador had actually been working for Guard Intelligence for over a year and a half.
тАЬThat would be nice, Madam.тАЭ
тАЬHow did she take it?тАЭ King Jad was sitting in his private office in Jamaz, watching through a video link as his daughter paced angrily back and forth in her own office and the Winter House.
Evelynne turned on him, eyes flashing. тАЬHow do you think she took it?тАЭ she spat. тАЬGodsdamnit, za, she's freaked out, confused, mortified, and terrified, all at the same time. Right now she's probably over the ocean somewhere, making big splashes, and I wasn't about to stop her. And thank you so very much for letting me be the one to tell her this absolutely amazing plan you have.тАЭ
тАЬEvy, I knew you were the best person to break it to her. Do you really think it would have been better for me to explain?тАЭ Jad shook his head. тАЬNo, you were the only person who could ask Alleandre to consider something this radical.тАЭ
Evelynne glared at him as though she really wanted to argue, but knew he was correct. Sagging abruptly, she flopped ungracefully into her desk chair, and the smart software driving the camera that tracked her face almost sighed in relief.
тАЬNo, I would want to be the only one to tell her. But... Osiris Damn it to the Duat, za, she's hurt, and scared, and angry... and, quite frankly, so am I.тАЭ
тАЬThe alternative--тАЭ
тАЬNo! Not even for Atlantl. I am not sleeping with anyone else, even by proxy.тАЭ She sighed, looking defeated, and rubbed her eyes. тАЬNo, you're right. This is the best of a lot of bad choices we could have right now. At least it's something we were sort of planning, anyway.тАЭ Another sigh. тАЬJust how safe is it?тАЭ
Even though he had told her at least four times already, and Evelynne had carefully read the full report on the medical aspects of the proposal, the King had no qualms about reassuring her once more. тАЬAlleandre will have to take a number of drugs which are a cocktail of various hormones and other compounds to induce ova production. We will be putting the best doctors in the country on determining and monitoring the dosages and her ongoing condition.тАЭ
тАЬWonderful; she'll love more doctors,тАЭ Evelynne muttered.
The King decided not to hear the comment, since there was nothing he could say that would make it any better. тАЬOnce they determine the optimal time,тАЭhe continued, тАЬa long probe will be inserted in order to extract several of Alleandre's ova.тАЭ He smiled sadly in sympathy for his daughter's wince. тАЬThe eggs will then be cryogenically stored, along with Patrick's... contribution, until such time as they are required. Which we hope is not until it becomes a matter of choice, rather than necessity.тАЭ
тАЬSo even if we both die, or at least if I do, the damned Dynasty will continue,тАЭ Evelynne said, but her voice had lost much of its heat, turning dull and resigned. тАЬThis absolutely sucks, za.тАЭ Jad's brows rose, but he was becoming used to a few of Evelynne's new Americanisms. тАЬWe've talked about when we have children. A long time from now. When we feel it's the right time, we were going to choose to do it. We've even been arguing about names already.тАЭ Brief humour flashed across her face. тАЬWhat's wrong with Olgarina, anyway? She's going to be a great mother, you know. You've seen how she is around little kids.тАЭ The King nodded. Ally always wore an expression of unsurpassed terrified fascination around children under three years of age.
Evelynne sighed again. тАЬBut this... Now you'reтАФwe're taking away all of that choice. Damnit, za, we've already taken away her home, her privacy... She nearly died when she jumped in front of a bullet. We've very nearly taken away her mother's life. And for what? A very public marriage and a possible Kingship she will absolutely loathe?тАЭ
тАЬShe loves you, Evy.тАЭ
тАЬI know. I just sometimes wonder if I'm worth it.тАЭ
тАЬShe doesn't.тАЭ
Lieutenant George JaqamelтАФalthough for the last few months his rank, not to mention his legal status, had existed in some kind of limboтАФstared at the wall of his cell and tried to convince himself, for the hundredth time that day and the two thousandth time that month, that he was calm, relaxed, and prepared to face whatever his fate was ultimately decided to be. That fate was entirely out of his hands, resting instead, most probably, in the large, capable, but not particularly merciful hands of his liege Lord, King Jad Richard ibn Jad DeMolay.
In reality, he was about a third accurate in his mantra; calmness and relaxation were completely out of his possible mental grasp, but he was truly willing to face any consequences for his actions, and those of his team. The Lieutenant had made that point quite emphatically to every investigator with whom he had spoken. As squad commander, the actions of the soldiers under his command were entirely his responsibility, and he had been the one who had given the final order to fire on the тАЬtarget shipтАЭ that had, in reality, been carrying the mother of Lady Alleandre, and her entire research team. Corporal Murthi may have actually pulled the trigger, but only on his final instructions.
That morning, Jaqamel's mess dress uniform had been delivered to his cellтАФhis тАЬsecure accomodationsтАЭ within the Senet Military baseтАФwith the terse order to have himself ready by 1100 hours. Since more questions would not have merited a formal uniform, that could only mean one thing: Judgement Day. To say that the Lieutenant was existing in a mix of relief and dread would be an understatement.
The click of the door opening was very loud in the room and Jaqamel surged to his feet, coming to parade rest beside his bunk. The Sergeant waiting for him saluted briskly. тАЬLieutenant? If you could come with me, please, Sir?тАЭ
тАЬOf course, Sergeant,тАЭ the Lieutenant replied, nodding with equal formality.
On stepping out into the hall, he found another soldier waiting to escort him, an honour guard which underscored his suspect circumstances. Of course, if he had really been charged with a crime, shackles would have been waiting as well, so their absence was a relief.
The march through the corridors was silent except for the clicking of their boots, their progress unremarked until they came to an anteroom before one of the facility's meeting rooms. It was one which was commonly used as a courtroom, confirming to Jaqamel that some kind of judgement would be forthcoming. The fact that every other member of his erstwhile team were also present only underscored it.
Jaqamel had not been given permission to speak with his people, so he remained silent, saluting each of them in turn. They remained equally taciturn, returning his salute. Thankfully, they didn't have to wait long before the door to the courtroom opened, and Jaqamel and his team saluted once more to the Colonel who appeared.
The Colonel nodded, waving them through the open doorway. тАЬLieutenant.тАЭ
Inside, two long tables had been set before the judges' bench, enough for his whole team to sit. They waited, however, and a few minutes later those officiating entered. He knew two of them personally. General Mia Harrison, second-in-command of the Military Investigations Division, had been heading the inquiry. And given those involved, it was no surprise that Colonel Theodora Nixon had been deeply involved as well, given her position as the Master of the Consort's Guard. The Lieutenant had been interviewed by the Colonel twice, and neither experience had been particularly pleasant.
The third person was in a wheelchair, and it took a moment for the lightning bolt of recognition to set in. When it did, the Lieutenant pulled himself up even further to attention.
тАЬSquad!тАЭ he barked. тАЬFull honours! Salute!тАЭ
Despite their own sure shock, the entire team pulled off a simultaneous salute that set new standards for preciseness and vigour. Six arms were held vertically utterly unmoving before six soldiers, who stood to attention with almost painful stiffness. It was only when Catherine Tretiak had been installed respectfully at the bench and the General spoke that they relaxed in the slightest.
тАЬPlease be seated,тАЭ General Harrison said, and Jaqamel and his team did so. The General, unmistakeably a bureaucrat, engaged in the obligatory shuffling of files and papers, while Colonel Nixon looked on with the faintest hint of amusement. However, any urge Jaqamel may have felt to laugh was instantly quelled when Harrison spoke again.
тАЬThis inquiry is now in closed session. Lieutenant, please sound off your squad for the record.тАЭ
тАЬYes, Ma'am. George Jaqamel, Lieutenant, Royal Atlantlan Army.тАЭ
On cue, his second picked up. тАЬEileen Hansen, Lieutenant, Royal Atlantlan Army.тАЭ
тАЬFariq Chaisson, Sergeant, Royal Atlantlan Army.тАЭ
тАЬHamal al-Terriq, Sergeant, Royal Atlantlan Army.тАЭ
тАЬHolland Llammados, Sergeant, Royal Atlantlan Army.тАЭ
тАЬMonika Murthi, Corporal, Royal Atlantlan Army.тАЭ
Harrison nodded. тАЬYou are all here because a finding has been made on the inquiry into the incident which took place on or about November 19th of last year.тАЭ
Somehow, Jaqamel sat up even straighter, and felt his squad do the same.
тАЬIt is the finding of the inquiry that you did receive training orders which you felt were legitimate, and were acting to carry out those orders. Therefore, you are cleared of suspicion of intent to harm others. However,тАЭ the General went on just as the Lieutenant felt himself relaxing slightly, тАЬit is also the finding of the inquiry that you acted with gross negligence in failing to conclusively determine that your supposed target was free of other civilian and/or military personnel. This applies most directly to you, Lieutenant Jaqamel, and to a lesser extent to Corporal Murthi. It was your responsibility to ensure that your target was fully green, and you failed to do so.тАЭ Harrison frowned. тАЬYou did come forth about your error at the earliest possible circumstance and accepted full responsibility. This is admirable, and has been taken into consideration.тАЭ
Jaqamel couldn't help but swallow, and out of the corner of his eye he saw that Murthi was practically grey.
тАЬIt was therefore the position of the inquiry to recommend that you, Lieutenant Jaqamel, and you, Lieutenant Murthi, be prosecuted for dereliction of duty, gross negligence causing death, gross negligence causing grievous bodily harm, and failure to follow regulations concerning Class Two training missions. Lieutenant Hansen and Sergeants al-Terriq, Chaisson, and Llammalos were recommended to be cleared on all counts.тАЭ Harrison took a breath, while Jaqamel wondered if he'd even breath again. While it was a relief to know that four of his squad were off the hook, he also knew that a conviction of gross negligence causing death could draw him twenty years hard labour, even without the other charges.
тАЬHowever, this recommendation has been conditionally suspended at the request of Nebet Catherine Tretiak, as well as the families of those who died in the incident.тАЭ The General glanced at the small woman in the wheelchair, whose eyepatch seemed to glare at Jaqamel accusingly, even though her good eye was shockingly free of condemnation, just as he could swear he could see the stump of her leg even behind the concealment of the bench. General Harrison smiled thinly and without humour. тАЬNebet Tretiak and her family have chosen to give you a chance to redeem yourselves, Lieutenant, Corporal.тАЭ She turned her head and nodded respectfully to Catherine Tretiak.
Nebet Tretiak looked at each of them in turn for a moment, and in that instant Jaqamel knew where her daughter had acquired her incredibly penetrating gaze. It was as though every one of his motives was effortlessly stripped and dissected, all in the space of an eyeblink.
тАЬLieutenant, Corporal,тАЭ she said, and Jaqamel almost blinked at the calmness in her tone. тАЬI wanted to meet with you, considering the circumstances.тАЭ The slightest crack appeared in her façade. тАЬI'm sure you'll understand that this is a little hard for me.тАЭ
тАЬYes, Ma'am,тАЭ Jaqamel said, though without the crispness he might have used in replying to a senior officer. Somehow he couldn't bring himself to use such harsh forcefulness to this small woman.
тАЬI wish I could say I totally forgive you for what you did, but I'm afraid human emotions are not that easy to control. This applies even more to the families of those who were killed in... on that night.тАЭ Mrs Tretiak took a deep breath. тАЬHowever, my daughter and husband have convinced me, and the rest of the families, to give all of you the chance to earn that forgiveness. We've seen your records, at least the parts that aren't classified, and while I admit there was a lot I didn't understand, I've been assured that it's all very impressive. You can also thank my daughter; she has a knack for seeing the potential in people. And that potential will not be fulfilled in a prison labour camp.тАЭ Her eyes sharpened, sweeping across all of them. тАЬSo here's what you're going to do, Mr Jaqamel and Ms Murthi: you're going to serve by giving your lives to Alleandre. You're going to join her Guard detail, and, if the time ever comes, you are going to give your lives for hers.тАЭ Jaqamel gaped. тАЬMy daughter suggested that you join my own Guard, but I can't work with you. Not yet.тАЭ Catherine Tretiak shook her head. тАЬThat is the price of our forgiveness.тАЭ She looked over to Colonel Nixon. тАЬTheodora has the details.тАЭ
The sharp-faced Guard Colonel was impassive. тАЬIn exchange for this leniency, you will transfer services to the Atlantlan Guard, where you will undergo training sufficient to assume roles as members of the Personal Guard assigned to the Heir Consort. As payment for nearly ending her mother's life, you will be tasked with defending hers, even at the possible expense of your own.тАЭ
Jaqamel couldn't believe his ears, and judging by the expressions on the faces of his squad, neither could they. After a screw-up as massive as his, they were going to transfer him and Murthi to the Guard?! The Personal Guard of the Heir consort, no less?! Nebet Tretiak was either insane or a saint, and the Lieutenant very nearly said so out loud.
Thankfully, he didn't as Colonel Nixon continued. тАЬIn addition, you, Lieutenant Jaqamel, and you, Corporal Murthi, will both be stripped of one grade in rank. You will also be docked half your salary for a period of not less than ten years, those funds going instead to support those who were injured by your actions, and the families of those who were killed. However, this demotion is without prejudice, and you will be eligible for regular promotion and advancement for the duration of your service.тАЭ The Colonel looked at the other members of the team. тАЬThese are the terms of this agreement, and they are wholly non-negotiable for Lieutenant Jaqamel and Corporal Murthi. Should you refuse, you will be charged as recommended by the inquiry. For the rest of you, you are given the opportunity to transfer to the Guard as well, for consideration to postings yet to be determined. Well, Lieutenant? What do you choose?тАЭ
Was the Colonel insane? тАЬI cannot speak for Corporal Murthi, Ma'am, but for myself I would like to take the opportunity to redeem my errors in the service of Lady Alleandre.тАЭ What else could he say?
тАЬUhhh... Yes, Ma'am,тАЭ Murthi stammered, obviously just as shell-shocked. тАЬThat is, I would choose to serve as well, Ma'am.тАЭ
тАЬGood,тАЭ Colonel Nixon said, and then her smile was feral. тАЬNo matter how good you think you are, at times you will wish you had taken the other option during your Guard training.тАЭ Her teeth glinted. тАЬI plan to see to it personally.тАЭ
тАЬAre you well, Catherine?тАЭ Colonel Nixon asked with a softness that would have shocked many who knew her.
Catherine Tretiak sat for a moment lost in thought. The two of them were in a comfortable waiting room, awaiting General Harrison to return from other duties. тАЬPardon? Oh, yes, I'm fine.тАЭ She raised a hand to massage her forehead, seemingly surprised when it shook visibly. тАЬPerhaps some water?тАЭ
тАЬOf course.тАЭ Nixon hurried to the sideboard, where a carafe and glasses had been provided. тАЬHere you go.тАЭ
Catherine drank thirstily. тАЬThank you, Dora.тАЭ
Nixon rolled her eyes, and Catherine grinned with more vigour. Nobody had dared to call the Colonel by that diminutive since her grandmother, but Catherine had appropriated the shortening of her name without a qualm, flatly refusing to call her by her more common nickname of тАЬDicky.тАЭ
тАЬYou're welcome... Cat,тАЭ the Colonel replied, smiling at Catherine's eyeroll. Nobody had been more surprised than her that she and Lady Alleandre's mother had actually become friends since the тАЬincident.тАЭ
тАЬHow do you feel now that you've met Jaqamel and Murthi?тАЭ
тАЬThat is a bit more tricky,тАЭ Catherine said wryly. She shook her head. тАЬThere's still a part of me that wants to see them in prison, but...тАЭ She shook her head. тАЬThey're both punishing themselves more than enough with the amount of guilt running through them.тАЭ
Colonel Nixon just nodded, unsurprised. Only a few people knew that Lady Alleandre's mother was also an empath. She had nowhere near the power or skill of her daughter, but it was still well in the paranormal realm.
тАЬStill, somehow I'm glad that Ally convinced me to give them that chance. Ally really does see potential in them both, you know. Especially Jaqamel.тАЭ
тАЬOh?тАЭ Nixon asked. тАЬPsychogenic potential?тАЭ It was a question that would never even have crossed her mind a year before. That had been before she had been personally pinned to the wall with psychokinetic force.
Catherine shook her said. тАЬI don't think even she knows. It could just be that spark that can turn 'good' into 'great.'тАЭ
тАЬWell, if anyone can bring out that potential, whatever it is, your daughter can,тАЭ Nixon mused. тАЬHave I told you just how impressed I am with how well she's been handling her 'team?'тАЭ
Catherine smiled. тАЬArthur was saying the same thing.тАЭ
тАЬIt's true. She's been breaking just about every 'rule' of investigation there is, and she's already beginning to pull ahead of the Guard agencies. She's totally squashed any power struggles and rivalries on her team, as well.тАЭ
тАЬI know.тАЭ Catherine sighed. тАЬI just wish she didn't have to do it, though. She would much rather be using the same team and same resources to be doing something more... positive. Discovering cold fusion, or some such thing.тАЭ
Nixon laughed. тАЬI don't doubt that she will one day. Her intelligence is... beyond impressive. You know, I had an analysis done on her. Purely for my own interest,тАЭ she hurried to add. тАЬAnd nothing official. I know a psychological analyst in the Guard who owed me a favour, and he looked over some of the more... open parts of her file. He said he wouldn't be surprised if her I.Q. measured at least 200.тАЭ
тАЬIt's a good thing Evelynne's no slouch when it comes to intelligence, either. In fact, I think Ally's rubbing off on her somehow. And vice versa.тАЭ
тАЬI wouldn't be at all surprised. And Her Highness is 'rubbing off,' as you say, on Alleandre as well. She is no longer quite so... introverted as she once was.тАЭ
тАЬMmm.тАЭ There was silence for a moment. тАЬDora, how is Ally really doing? I worry about her, and you actually see her so much more than I do.тАЭ
Nixon hesitated, torn. On the one hand, Alleandre was her charge, and there were strict regulations concerning privacy and disclosure. On the other, this was a mother worried about her child.
тАЬShe's... tired, Catherine. She's thrown herself into this job and this investigation with so much energy, and she is, as we've said, very good at it. But it isn't what she wants to be doing, and it's beginning to show. She's nowhere near 'burning out,' as I think you put it, but she's tiring.тАЭ
тАЬAnd Evelynne?тАЭ
тАЬI believe Evelynne is much the same, although she has a lifetime of training in her duties to draw from. More than once I've actually overheard them talking about the 'good old days' when they were away. Always as a jest, but there's an undercurrent of seriousness to it.тАЭ Nixon smiled wryly. тАЬI am actually quite grateful for the presence of Claire Jones. She is a very good stabilising influence.тАЭ
тАЬThat's good,тАЭ Catherine said, smiling. тАЬI like her.тАЭ She paused. тАЬI don't want to stick my nose in, but... hell, that's what mothers do. Do you know anything about the... personal relationship the three of them have?тАЭ
Nixon hesitated again. тАЬWhat do you mean?тАЭ she asked carefully.
тАЬI've seen how Claire looks at both Ally and Evelynne, and I know you have, too. And I do know that Ally, at least, is far more affectionate towards her than she's ever been towards other friends. I just want to know that nobody's going to get hurt, including Claire.тАЭ
тАЬI'm quite sure there's nothing... intimate going on,тАЭ the Colonel said slowly. тАЬI would imagine that the closeness they share is more due to their shared experiences in America and Canada. From what I understand, they all bonded quite strongly. And if you'll pardon my frankness, with the... abilities each of them possesses, that bonding takes on a far deeper possibility.тАЭ
тАЬThat's true. I know that Ally and Evy are linked, so I suppose it's not out of the question that some other kind of bond could have formed. Especially after...тАЭ Catherine trailed off and when she spoke again she was very quiet. тАЬDoes Ally ever mention... that night. At that bar?тАЭ
Nixon shook her head. She had been given a very basic description of the events which had nearly shattered her ward's psyche, and the knowledge of it still filled her with rage and professional guilt. Even though Alleandre had been technically out of her jurisdiction at the time, the Colonel still harboured a Guardsman's typical fury when her charge was threatened or harmed.
тАЬNot in my hearing. She has... changed, however, as I'm sure you've seen. Her abstinence from alcohol is only the most visible indicator. She is also very wary of being alone with anyone but Her Highness, Claire, and Chorus Tladi.тАЭ Nixon paused. тАЬI did a little... investigation, and found out the condition of the woman who... assaulted Alleandre.тАЭ
тАЬEileen Swanson pleaded guilty to charges of manufacturing and trafficking in an illegal substance, and of reckless endangerment through her actions in 'testing' new product on unsuspecting individuals. She received eight years in prison, and is also helping police investigate other manufacturers and distributors in the area. She is also taking part in a state-wide anti-drug campaign from her prison cell. Apparently she'll even be in a public service commercial in several months.тАЭ Nixon looked vaguely appeased. тАЬI'm still not sure what Alleandre did to her, but it was certainly effective.тАЭ
тАЬIt wasn't Ally,тАЭ Catherine murmured. тАЬIt was Evelynne. She made the woman feel everything Ally was going through.тАЭ
тАЬReally?тАЭ Nixon asked, surprised. тАЬThat is a rather pure form of justice, isn't it?тАЭ
тАЬYes. I just wish it hadn't been necessary.тАЭ


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Friends men win NAIA Division II opener
Colton Rausch hit a three-point shot with 1:37 left in the game to give Friends the lead, and the Falcons hit four three throws down the stretch to secure a 90-85 victory over Northwood (Fla.) on Thursday afternoon in the opening round of the NAIA Division II men's basketball tournament in Point Lookout, Mo.
Friends trailed 40-36 at halftime, but never let the game get away in the second half — Northwoods' largest lead in the second half was six points. Friends took a 54-53 lead on a basket by Joe Mitchell with 14:58 to play and built its lead to six points before Northwoods battled back. From there, there were six ties and six more lead changes, the last coming on Rausch's three that put Friends ahead 86-85. Mitchell and Zach Nelson each hit a pair of free throws in the final minute.
Nelson and Mitchell each finished with 25 points and Rausch scored 17. Nelson hit six three-pointers.
Friends will play Cornerstone (Mich.) in the second round at 4 p.m. Friday.
Norhtwestern (Iowa) women 63, Tabor 62 — Karen Hutson's three-point play with one second left gave Northwestern the victory at the NAIA Division II women's tournament in Sioux City, Iowa.
Northwestern trailed 62-60 with three seconds left in the game and inbounded the ball from under the basket. Paige O'Neal found Hutson in the lane, and Hutson scored and was fouled by Janelle Rust.
Tonisha Dean lead Tabor with 14 points.
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Toxicoepidemiology in Zimbabwe: pesticide poisoning admissions to major hospitals. | |
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BACKGROUND: Acute pesticide poisoning (APP) is a well-recognized cause of morbidity and mortality but is not well described in developing countries. We describe the toxicoepidemiology of APP in Zimbabwe. METHODS: All cases of APP admitted to eight major referral hospitals in Zimbabwe from January 1998 to December 1999 (inclusive) were identified using ICD-9 codes and ward registers and relevant information recorded on a standard data collection sheet. RESULTS: There were a total of 914 single pesticide exposures. Almost half (49.1%) resulted from oral exposure to rodenticides, 42.2% from anticholinesterase-type pesticides (AChTP), mostly organophosphates (OP) that were responsible for over 90% of admissions from AChTP. Accidental and deliberate self-poisoning (27.1% and 58.6%, respectively) accounted for most cases with only eight homicides. The case fatality rate (CFR) in deaths/100 admissions was 6.8 [62 deaths; 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 5.2-8.6] and was significantly higher in males (9.4) than females (4.1) (CI for difference in proportions; 2.0-8.5). In addition, the CFR for deliberate self-poisoning (DSP), 6.5 deaths/100 admissions, was also significantly higher than that for accidental poisoning (0.8 deaths/100 admissions) (CI for difference in proportions 3.2-7.9). Organophosphates were implicated in 70.9% of all fatalities, with over 20% resulting from oral exposure to rat poison (RP). CONCLUSION: Organophosphates and rat poison (RP) are the leading causes of APP admissions to major referral hospitals in Zimbabwe, with most of the admissions being the result of deliberate self-poisoning. Greater control in the sale and use of these products could help prevent significant morbidity and mortality. |
Dexter Tagwireyi; Douglas E Ball; Charles F B Nhachi |
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S. 1984 (112th): Protect our Kids Act of 2011
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Dec 13, 2011
112th Congress, 2011–2013- Status:
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Rated 3.9 out of 5 by 494
Rated 2 out of 5 by JackiB Not up to par with the Westin reputation
The hotel's lobby was nice, but beyond that it did not resemble what Westin typically represents.
The rooms were old, outdated and dirty. I had spots on the carpet, and worst of all, toenails from a prior guest. Obviously the room had not been vacuumed prior to my check-in. The 'Heavenly Bath' consisted of an old shower stall, which was poorly fitted with the double shower head. It stuck off the wall with about 2" of exposed pipe, and looked like it may fall off.
The elevators had issues during my stay, and it caused ridiculously long waits.
When I checked in and tried to provide my Starwood number, I was told "we can't do that, the system is down." That was my only acknowledgement of being a returning Starwood guest. We also noticed they were writing down credit card numbers, which when we asked, we were told the system was down. Probably a better idea to ask a guest if it is ok to write thier credit card number down and explain why up front.
Overall, not up to the quality I expect from a Westin. I would not return.
September 16, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Renny Outstanding F&B Staff / Hotel Needs Some Updating
The Benchmark staff - Olga and Joe - are outstanding. It was a pleasure getting to spend time with them in the restaurant / bar. Expensive, but convenient restaurant / bar. I think I spent 300+ during a two night stay. When I arrived, the front desk staff was very confused. They were going to charge me 25 or 30 for self-parking. Luckily a supervisor came by and said, "no, parking is included in his rate.". Ice all over the elevator floor, and an out-of-service elevator with the door open. Room doors slam shut. I do love Westin hotels though - I love the olphactory touches! But I was not greeted as an SPG gold member when I arrived.
September 13, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Austonian Superb Hotel
All-around superb hotel with exceptional front door and front desk staff. Location is great—easy access to city (35min) via train and to O'hare (5 min) via hotel shuttle or train.
Two areas for improvement:
1) The WestinWORKOUT®: the gym facility is just OK for me. The hotel recently removed the more traditional strength training workout equipment and went to more of a feng shui wellness room with some free weights, mats and nice cardio equipment. I now use a near-by gym when traveling to this location.
2) The Westin Heavenly Bed: the signature Westin Heavenly Bed has little 'Heavenly' left in it at this particular property. Existing mattresses across a large number of rooms are end of life. Did I find plywood under one mattress? ; ) I love this hotel, but…gotta fix that one. It's my understanding management plans to do just that. Later this year, it is rumored the hotel will undergo an extensive renovation and will be refreshing their rooms. Sweet!
September 13, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by MissnowaMrs Above and Beyond for Wedding Blocks
The O'Hare Westin was the best place and the most accomodating for my bridal party and guest to stay before and after our wedding. From the friendly staff in preparation to a meeting room to get hair/makeup done in to over all luxury - this was a perfect choice and I am so thankful for the great people there!
September 10, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by mr76 Got sofa bed - never again
This was the most horrible night ever we experienced in a Westin Hotel - clearly way under the usual standard of Westin Hotels.
We got a room with a sofa bed that we would not even offer friends staying with us at home. The "bed" was not even at hostel or cheap motel standard - after this night we had back hurts and were not at all well rested.
After a day long trip from Honolulu to Chicago we arrived after midnight at the Westin O'Hare and got this room. After we complained they told us that they were completely booked and that there was no other room left. And because of labor day weekend there wouldn't be any other hotel availability within 1h driving distance. This is completely not acceptable as we made our reservation already in May.
At night the hotel staff was very unprofessional in dealing the situation. They were completely unable to cope with the situation. They didn't even offer any compensation instead claiming by checking in we would have accepted the room to the booked rate. This is completely outrages.
Next time I would pick another location to stay near the airport.
September 5, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by CG1964 Great Location for trip
Clean hotel with a great location and all emenities i needed for my trip!!
September 4, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jodee Amenities
The exercise room was wonderful. The sleeping and meeting rooms were clean and comfortable. I also liked the close location of the gaming center. I really liked my visit.
September 3, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by a123a ?
the hotel was fine. staff was helpful. dinner was good though cuisine choices were not that interesting. conference rooms on the main floor was kept quite [air conditioning] cool so bring a sweater if its hot outside!
August 30, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by NTSINC Good hotel for conference
Enjoyed my stay at hotel while attending a conference. My only complaint is that the room service was a little expensive.
August 29, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by cj21 room
the floor/carpet is old and have a lot of stain, especially the entrance from the door. and dusty side table, i even have to dust the bedside clock/radio. the bathroom was clean.
Pool water is cold.
August 29, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Sammygranny Several Problems
We stay here several times a year as it is close to family and we can bring our small dog too. This stay had 3 problems, one of which is unfortunately on-going. 1) The credit card system was apparently having issues as it took a long time to get authorization. 2) We received a wake-up call at 3:00AM from the front desk-unfortunately it was a mistake as we had not requested a wake-up call! 3) the on-going problem and most irritating of all concerns the parking gate: 9 out of 10 times our parking pass is apparently de-activated the SECOND we check out as it never works to raise the gate, which, while very annoying would be slightly more tolerable if only there was someone to answer the "assistance" button at the exit gate! ( THAT has never happened!) So we are forced to back-up, park, and make another trip to the front desk! Totally ridiculous! When we complained about the unauthorized wake-up call and parking gate issue to the front desk clerk, we were told that the manager would be informed and it was "implied" that our bill would be adjusted accordingly. Needless to say, that hasn't happened...yet...
August 29, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by FayO Very Comfy Beds
Overall, a great place to stay. The bed was oh so comfy, I didn't want to wake up. The shower was also great.
The staff, all the staff, were excellent. Very polite, courteous, friendly and accommodating.
I had the trout dinner in the Benchmark.Restaurant. It was the best dinner ever. The garlic butter sauce was very tasty. And they substituted asparagus for the shrimp. Also, tasty. As was the spinach and potatoes. My compliments to the chef. However, the Monday morning Breakfast buffet's hot items were not very hot, including the coffee, but I arrived just before closing time.
There could be more handicap parking spaces at the conference rooms end of the hotel. Some little bothersome items - the room lamps were in need of repair - loose shades, bulb fixtures, and switches. Desk chair was uncomfortable. Sheets were too small for the comfy beds and came loose during sleep, towels were a bit rough. Iron but no ironing board. Little things.
Overall, an excellent place to stay if you're in the area.
August 26, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Cadence Good, but could improve
I had stayed at the Westin O'Hare a year ago and was not impressed, so when I had a chance to stay here again, I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt. Things had improved from last year, although things could still be tweaked. Housekeeping was great, but the hotel needs to improve their SPG member recognition. I was not offered a room upgrade, and had to prompt the desk for my amenity. I also had to go to the front desk twice, even spoke to the same person, about a billing issue - was charged for internet when it was supposed to be free.
August 25, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Rizz convenient
Very easy to access from airport and has all basic business needs.
August 25, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Aubie Decent Facility - Needs to step up Cleaning
The hotel is decent enough but my room needed some TLC. The bath smelled like mold and mildew, the drain was clogged and you had to shower in standing water and the room was only partially cleaned when I checked in. There were other small issues not worth noting.
However, the staff was very friendly and helpful.
August 24, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by artist916 Good experience
We recently stayed at the Westin O'Hare for an overnight layover. It was convenient, comfortable and easy. The entry to the hotel is inviting, our room was large with a nice view, and the dinner we had at Benchmark was truly outstanding. This would have been an excellent experience but for the hallway to our room. After checking in we took the elevator to the 10th floor and were met with carpet that was not only dirty and stained but littered. It was very off putting as we anticipated what our room would look like. Our room was fine, but the hallway did not meet Starwood standards. That being said, we would definitely stay at the hotel again.
August 17, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tipper51 great stay at Ohare
I love this hotel...it has a wonderful central location surrounded by great resturrants. The biggest thing is the Heavenly Bed...what a wonderful nights sleep. Great staff at the hotel.
August 17, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by UMalumna86 Spotless, luxurious; very friendly staff
Gorgeous hotel! Every aspect of the hotel felt so luxurious, clean, well cared for and modern. All staff members, particularly the clerks in the gift shop - were friendly, helpful and well informed about things to see in Chicago. The food in the restaurant and available through room service was OUTSTANDING. Truly, the meal I had in the restaurant was the best I've had in years. Also, the business center/Mac & Windows computer availability is FREE (not so in many nice hotels). Regarding price: In my case, all of this luxury was mine for an event-related group rate that was so low I almost felt apologetic for paying it. Two years ago I paid a Westin group rate for a similar event in another major American city. That hotel was also gorgeous & the staff friendly and helpful but the discounted rate was nearly double what I paid at the Westin O'Hare. So, Westin near the Chicago O'Hare airport, keep up the SUPERB job. Also, thank you so, so much for the startling good rate that allowed me to revel in your luxurious, high end hotel without a modicum of financial anxiety. My only, very mild complaint is that the hotel was farther away from the event center than I expected and was indicated by the hotel staff. It was a bit of a hike for me so I wound up taking a cab to and from the event center every day. However, that may be more indicative of my age, weight and laziness level than of the distance between the hotel and event venue! Aside from that, I could not be happier about my stay at the Westin O'Hare and I give it my highest recommendation.
August 16, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by awh3196 A Great Hotel
The hotel was great and the staff took good care of us could not ask any more
August 15, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Jkied What happened to the best hotel gym in O'hare??
I'm a regular guest at the Westin Ohare and the staff here is great and they make me feel at home during my travels to the office at Wheels. My favorite part of the Westin Ohare was the gym. It was the only hotel in the area that had "real" gym equipment and I'd have great workouts, just as if I were in a real gym in my home town. My favorite part about the Westin is now my least favorite part of the facility. Westin Management pulled all the real equipment out of the workout area and made it just like every other hotel gym, which is horrible. It looks like someone who doesn't exercise made a decision to replace real gym equipment to equipment provided by a sponsor. It's really a shame. I've now been looking for hotels nearby with real gym equipment and benches or next to a chain gym.
August 15, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 What a wonderful trip!
Our stay was one of the best I have ever had. The staff bent over backwards for us. Denise, the concierge, went above and beyond to assist us and make us comfortable. I have already told many people about my stay and will continue to reccomend The Westin O'Hare. I cannot wait to return.
August 15, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Rajasthan Hotel decor is very nice
Locker in the room was located too high. Very hard to reach.
August 15, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Whit40 Great People Enjoyable Evening
Everyone we dealt with at the Hotel was friendly and attentive. They made our stay enjoyable. Couldn't ask for more
August 14, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Caselaw37 First TImer
First time staying at a Westin property and I must say I was very happy with the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of the hotel.
August 9, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by PALOALTOVS PALOALTOVS
August 9, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by Norton81 Wet rooms with no assistance
We had a clear leak in our room. The whole end of our hallway was musty and damp. The carpet by our bathroom was saturated and the ceiling was bubbling. We would slip walking in an out of the bathroom the floor was so wet. We complained at the front desk and they said they would have it fixed or offer us a different room. They did neither!
August 8, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Wooglin Non-Existent Air Conditioning & Poor Food
The air conditioning in my room was feeble and did not do a good job of cooling the room.
The food served was mediocre and bland
August 8, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by km086 The Westin is a great place to stay.
We enjoyed our stay at the Westin while we attended a karate tournament. The staff was always willing to help us find a good meal and attractions in the area.
August 2, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by 5DisappointedGuest Hotel does not provide all room amenities as stated. They do not guarantee rooms requested even when scheduled in advance.
My family was disappointed in our stay. The hotel did not provide refrigerators in the rooms as requested when making arrangements. They also did not provide the connecting rooms we reserved in advance. When trying to work with the hotel personal they did not seem to care about the major inconvenience this caused. The hotel was clean and other items like pool, meeting facilities, and work out room were very nice. .
August 1, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by peach This Hotel is huge, very nice, pool very small.
This Hotel is huge, very nice and clean, but pool and spa is not nearly big enough for the ammount of people. Staff was very nice and helpful.
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Measurement of transmittance and scattering of radome membranes from 30 to 1000 GHz
The study of the nonwoven Teflon -based Gore-Tex (micro- porous) material showed its excellent electromagnetic perfor- mance as a radome membrane material for radio telescopes applications in the frequency range of 0–1000 GHz.
Effects of traumatic manipulations on grafts, sutures, and host arteries during vascular surgery procedures
The handling and anastomotic damage imparted to tissues in a currently used style of non - woven Teflon prosthetic implant was evaluated.
A non - woven Teflon microwave substrate was chosen with an eye toward future microwave integration.
Experience gained manufacturing HDI PWBs
We have tested the Microlam 600 material from Gore, which is dielectric consisting of FR-4 epoxy resin reinforced with non - woven teflon .
The Eighteenth Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Artificial Organs and Tissues November 11 �? 12, 1980, Osaka, Japan Abstracts for "General Papers"
In this paper the authors report the biochemical studies about healing process of synthetic vascular grafts, i.e. commercially avail- able prosthesis (Dacron and Teflon ) and Non - Woven Polypropylene Sheat compounded with Dacron Mesh in the canine subcutaneous space, and some grafts...
Teflon cotton nonwoven is hot-melt-bonded between two olefin films which are highly weather-proof and light-transmissive.
Handbook of Thick- and Thin-Film Hybrid Microelectronics - Chapter 11 Multichip Module and Microwave Hybrid Circuits
TABLE 11.3 Properties of Organic Dielectrics Material MS Resin (Hitachi) FR4 BT-epoxy Polyimide Cyanate ester RT/Duroid 5880DS fluorpolymer composite (Rogers Corp.) Epoxy/ nonwoven aramid Teflon (DuPont) MD4212 (Amoco) PROB-400 (Ciba – Geigy) BCB (Dow Chemical) P1-2555 P1...
Handbook of Thick- and Thin-Film Hybrid Microelectronics Complete Document
TABLE 11.3 Properties of Organic Dielectrics Material MS Resin (Hitachi) FR4 BT-epoxy Polyimide Cyanate ester RT/Duroid 5880DS fluorpolymer composite (Rogers Corp.) Epoxy/ nonwoven aramid Teflon (DuPont) MD4212 (Amoco) PROB-400 (Ciba – Geigy) BCB (Dow Chemical) P1-2555 P1...
An investigation into the effect of a ceramic particle trap on the chemical mutagens in diesel exhaust.
Coincidentally, particles were collected on 508 x 508 mm Teflon -coated non - woven glass fiber filters, and vapor-phase samples were collected on XAD-2 resin.


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Bryce Dallas Howard smiles for us at the 75th Diamond Jubilee Celebration for the USC School of Cinema Television on 09/26/2004. Bryce looks to be a natural redhead with thin strings of ash blonde around her head. Her hair is cut into a short shag with a longer top and crown that is normally not seen with the hairstyle. The top has a high part with both sides combed over and behind the ears with only a small piece of hair that ducks down upon her forehead. The ends in the back flip up along her nape and midway upon her head giving high exposure to her layered hairstyle.
One of the first things to be noticed about Bryces hairstyle is the structured severity of the straight hair around her face and then the soft flips in the back. This would be an easy hairstyle for anyone to keep as long as they have naturally straight hair and the product to keep it in place. Curly headed women would have a much harder time keeping their hair in place like Bryces. However, there are some products that claim to help calm natural curly hair such as Paul Mitchells Straight Works.
Bryce has a lovely charm to her makeup and when we look closer we can see some of her appealing freckles that she has no doubt tried to cover up with her foundation. There is medium structured brows that have been darkened just a little, concealor in the creases of her eyes and then a light shadow brushed over, a warm shadow on the bone of her eyes that extend out, eyeliner, and mascara. She is wearing a light pale pink blush and a tawny rose lip tint. Her delicate earrings lend a petite appearance with her short hair fashion.
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Transformers ROTF Scout Dirtboss In Package Images
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S250 shares an in-package image of the skid loader vehicle officially named Dirtboss. You can see S250's original thread here, and the picture of the Transformer in package uploaded below.
For comparison, you can also view in package images of Dirtboss's scout-size brethren; Knockout, and Rollbar.
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