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Murder & Obsession
Flames burn between a hardboiled cop and a gifted artist, but soon extinguish as another man's obsession ignites into an inferno of desire, driving him to destroy the object of his madness.
Friday The 13th
Brooks Range
October 13th
"Shut up, bitch, there's no one out here going to help you." The monster laughed, and the noise kept her from descending fully into the depths. She grappled for lucidity. Seconds later, he threw her like a sack of shit onto something hard. Her head smashed into metal. Darkness threatened to consume her.
A slammed door rattled her brain in an explosion of noise and pain; she fought to clear the haze obscuring reality. Sarah struggled to move, but her arms were tightly bound at her sides. Her eyes were open but all she saw was darkness.
Panic climbed from her toes to her chest and every muscle tightened in fear. Her lungs struggled for air. Her old nemesis, claustrophobia, fought for control of her senses. She coughed, and foul river water exploded from her mouth and flowed down her neck and chest. Fighting her deepest fears, Sarah knew she had to suppress the panic surging through her gut. She prayed for strength and willed the desperation gone.
With control over her breathing, she achieved some semblance of awareness and realized she lay on the backseat of a vehicle, her naked body cocooned securely in an animal hide. She felt the cold of the Koyukuk on her skin. Her hair, a mass of slime, was like melting icicles against her back. Her body flamed with a chill that burned so deep she thought Freon flowed through her veins. Panic built until oblivion consumed her.
Minutes later, she came to and slowly reaffirmed her location, but wondered if they'd drugged her again. Struggling against the beckoning darkness, she used every ounce of courage she could muster to pacify each synapse telling her life depended on fight or flight. She realized her head now rested on the lap of a stranger. His arms held her firmly in place while the vehicle bounced over rough ground. "Welcome To My Nightmare" blared from surround-sound speakers.
Her captors laughed and sang as though Alice Cooper had penned their theme song. Blackness won again, but the next time she came to, she heard the voices of the people responsible for her anguish.
"God damn it. What fun. Went like clockwork. The boss will be pleased."
She recognized the voice of the man who abducted her, Yurij, an ugly brute, a Russian, who spoke perfect English and had the manners of a flesh-eating troll.
His girlfriend, Gladys, had the same hostility as her fiancé. She responded with irritation, "We've done what he asked. Tell me it's over and we don't owe him anything else."
"Once we deliver the girl, it's over. Our future, our family, is all that matters," Yurij said.
With those words, Sarah remembered details. Memories―cloudy, violent, and terrifying―rushed forward. The air warmed, and her body shook involuntarily from chills that generated deep inside. The arms around her tightened, and the man who held her leaned close. He uncovered her face. She recognized him as the only kidnapper with any compassion.
"Be still, or they'll drug you again. You'll be safe soon. Don't fight. Do what they say." He tightened the blanket around her and rubbed her arms to help ease the shivering. He wrapped her hair in a towel. His efforts to make her comfortable failed. "Keep cooperating and everything will be fine," he repeated, as though she had a choice.
She focused on his deep brown eyes, but the drugs they'd given her stole the last remnants of her resolve. "Please tell Steven to hurry."
The darkness summoned and she unwillingly surrendered.
The Curse Continues…
With each footstep deeper into the forested wilderness of the Brooks Range, Steven released the stress from his body and mind. The cool air, the resonance of water rushing to cut a path south, the movement of small animals in the brush and birds in the tree tops were a soothing melody to a soul too long absent from his true home. If he'd been a poet, he might have noticed the creaturely serenade, the stately trees standing at attention as though in line for his inspection, or the raven sitting on the tallest tree, observing his quiet incursion. So deep in thought, Steven noticed the moose, but only after the sounds of breaking branches and hooves hammering the ground startled him.
The animal ran deeper into the thicket and Steven knew his opportunity to fill the freezer had just escaped. He smiled when he realized he'd just disappointed his Tlingit and Irish heritage by letting the moose get away. Steven prayed this disappointment wasn't an indication of future events.
The wind gusted, then floated like a lazy spirit among the treetops. He swore he heard cries for help coming from the south, but shook his head, denying the possibility. When he heard the same plea a few seconds later, he stopped moving and listened. Had he just heard Sarah calling his name? Not possible, not out here, especially since Sarah, his fiancée, had flown to Seattle. The wind settled and the ghostly cries disappeared. He shook off the feeling of being haunted, stretched his stiff muscles, and decided to call the hunt over. The sun, obliterated by clouds filled with snow, caused dusk to settle fast in the forest.
His last night at the log cabin, and Steven still hadn't made a decision regarding his career. The job offer from the FBI left him in a quandary, and Sarah did not make his decision any easier. She left their future to him―promising her full support no matter his choice. He could stay lead detective in Anchorage, join the FBI and head up their new serial crimes division, or change direction altogether and follow his childhood dream to become a tracker and guide. Their future rested on his shoulders.
Despite the falling darkness, Steven caught sight of the cabin, the old logs hand-hewn by his grandfather. The river rocks gathered and stacked to perfection had lasted over one hundred years. The cabin had served him and his friends well for hunting and fishing, but Steven had turned his grandfather's masterpiece into the perfect honeymoon retreat. He'd practically rebuilt the place, taxing muscles and sweating each detail while remaining determined not to disturb his grandfather's footprint. He'd added rooms, insulation, triple-pane windows, a master suite with a fireplace, top-of-the-line appliances, bathrooms, colorful carpets and antiques mixed with new furniture, and he couldn't wait to show the rustic retreat to Sarah. The cabin would be their sanctuary and his wedding gift to her.
Steven had taken a week off work to finish putting the final touches on their honeymoon cabin and to make that all important decision regarding his job, his future with Sarah. He'd fallen for the talented artist during one of his biggest cases, but stress had separated them for over eight months. His work and a lack of communication between them had caused Sarah to break their engagement. Despite his mistakes, she forgave him and agreed to marry him on December 31. Their recent makeup excursion in Paris was the best two weeks of his life.
They shared a romantic meal atop the Eiffel Tower, giggled their way through the Louvre, made love in the 15th century hotel across the Seine from Notre Dame, and hiked the garden paths hand in hand. Even though Paris was perfect, Sarah had agreed to spend their honeymoon in the wilderness. Steven had done most of the work on his grandfather's old gold mining cabin over a year ago, right before the first wedding date he and Sarah had set. Delayed because of his job, this time, there would be no delay, not even from the weather. Sled dogs were on call to get them through a snowstorm if needed.
On the back deck, Steven ran his hands over the ancient logs, thinking of Sarah and their shared goals. He turned his back on the cabin and contemplated the Koyukuk River flowing just yards away. In a few weeks, the river would freeze over, and in preparation, Steven had already protected the water lines. He studied the wilderness around him and listened to the night sounds. The howling of a wolf brought him full circle. He shook off his doubts when he realized spending time here, with Sarah, would make this home, and he wondered if she'd consider living in the wilderness full-time.
This contemplation brought him to his decision. Family would come first. He leaned against the timber rail and smiled to himself. Tomorrow he would fly to Anchorage, his trip a success and his future assured. He would stay at the job he enjoyed with the woman he loved by his side. The FBI offered a new challenge, but with children to consider, and his and Sarah's love of all things Alaskan, staying with his job in Anchorage became the only choice. A breeze blew his hair across his face; he pulled the long raven tresses into a ponytail and whistled "You Are My Sunshine" while he envisioned his reunion with Sarah.
"What do you say, Grandpa, to little ones running around, climbing the trees, and fishing off your dock? You'll love Sarah; she's real, Grandpa, grounded." Steven knew he was the luckiest guy alive. Convinced after his first marriage failed that love and family would never be his, he became taciturn, job oriented… and then he met Sarah.
The drone of engines ended his mystic discussion. Steven strode to the front of the cabin, and two large Police Interceptor SUVs slid to a stop, spraying gravel indiscriminately. Several sharp stones hit him in the shin. "What the hell?"
Four police officers all wearing official winter parkas exited. The fifth, Helen Gabble, a coworker and one of the most competent detectives he knew, stepped out of the lead vehicle. She wore her Anchorage-issued jacket, too light for the deep north, and her shivering was proof. Helen, an attractive woman, never emphasized the fact while at work. She never wore makeup or did anything other than pulling her hair from her face, but usually, she dressed more appropriately for the weather. Having come this far north unprepared for the cold told him she'd made the journey unexpectedly.
"Helen? What're you doing all the way out here?" Her flushed face and set jaw told him something big had gone down.
"We need to talk." She waved at the other officers. They stopped their movement forward. The cops in Helen's SUV, Shawn Terrell and Grady Kelly, Steven knew. They nodded in greeting.
"Hey, Shawn, I thought you'd be in Hawaii surfing?"
"Not this year; I'm married now." The hunky blond pulled off his glove and held up his ring finger to show a gold band.
Grady Kelly, a lean Black man, laughed heartily at the question and Shawn's response. "Yeah, his surfing's been replaced with honey-do lists. You'll understand soon, Detective." Kelly gave Terrell a friendly shove. "My Candy's looking forward to your New Year's Eve wedding. It's all she talks about, that and shopping for the perfect dress."
Steven patted him on the back. "The party of the year, guaranteed."
Terrell and Kelly joined the other two men, both strangers to Steven. Steven acknowledged the men with a nod, but his focus resettled on Helen. "Talk? You brought an entire team out here to talk. Is something wrong? Is Sarah all right?"
"Sarah's fine. I just … God. It's cold." She put a handful of tissues to her nose, Steven assumed for warmth.
She continued talking from behind the tissues. "We called your satellite phone, even tried to reach you by radio. Where the hell have you been?"
"Hunting. Sorry, I left the phone behind. What's going on?"
Helen ignored his question. "But you're empty-handed?"
"Yeah, I wasn't into it." He took the gun off his shoulder, tried to relax.
Helen reached out. "May I?"
"Sure." He handed her the rifle, then rethought his actions and her questions.
"Wait a minute, why?"
"Just curious." She examined the gun. "A 30.06. What were you hunting?"
"I'd planned on getting a moose, but got so stuck in my head the moose saw me first. You know, Helen, if I didn't know better, I'd say this was an interrogation."
"Just making conversation." She handed the gun to Terrell, who sniffed the barrel, unloaded it, and gave the rifle to another officer.
"Can we go inside?" She pulled up the collar of her jacket. "It's a bit raw tonight."
"Of course." He saw the other officers eying his property, nodding their heads. Something was going on, despite her denial. "We'll need a fire." He chose a few prime logs from the towering woodpile, every log stacked in the past couple days. "I don't understand. This is odd, you guys rolling in like this. What're you really doing here?"
"When my teeth quit chattering." She wrapped her arms around herself and stomped her feet. "There's something wrong with the heater in the SUV. I'm frozen."
Steven laughed. "You're the one in charge. Give the dud to the rookies."
"I don't work that way."
"I'm kidding." He studied her suspiciously, then gave the men the same treatment. A chill no fire would warm shot through him. "Let's go inside."
Evening settled fast, the snow fell steadily, and he knew a deeper cold would hit once the clouds cleared. Steven fumbled to find the key, but Helen twisted the doorknob of the massive pine door, and the door opened with a light push.
Helen glanced at him. "It's not locked."
"There's no reason to lock doors this far out in the wilderness." He tried to usher Helen inside, but she let Terrell and Kelly enter first. They scanned the large room and waited for orders. "You're all welcome." He studied the other two burly officers, who lagged behind.
"They can wait outside. Relax," she told them, but Steven caught her signaling an order to search. An uneasy feeling settled in his gut.
When they stepped into the cabin, Steven went to the fireplace, surprised to see plenty of hot coals awaiting new logs. He soon had a new fire crackling. He studied the flames, buying time to think. What's happening? Why a posse this far north?
When he stood, he caught Helen whispering with Terrell and Kelly. He didn't like subterfuge. Their presence sullied the place. This was Sarah's and his place. Two lamps lit the large, comfortable room with its deep brown cloth couches and bright Indian rugs. Who the hell turned them on? He ignored his unwelcome visitors and went to the small galley kitchen. The aroma of freshly percolated coffee filled the room. Coffee, how, when? The scent of perfume vied for attention. What in the name of God? He wondered if he'd stepped into a different universe.
Helen placed a hand on his shoulder. "I thought you just got back." She scanned the room, eyebrows raised. "Wow, you've made some significant changes. It's homey. Looks like something you'd find in Girdwood." She unzipped her jacket.
Steven groaned inwardly. He didn't need her validation.
"What happened to the hunter's abode, rough but comfortable? Hell, now it's somewhat swanky."
He hated the amusement in her voice. Girdwood was an insult―a tourist trap south of Anchorage. Alyeska catered to those with the idea that roughing it included a deluxe cabin. Yet he had to admit, that's exactly what he'd turned the place into for Sarah's comfort.
Steven kept his face impassive, hiding his irritation. "We're planning a three-month honeymoon in the dead of winter. Sarah deserves a comfortable retreat. I've been out all day. I can't explain our reception. Someone must have stopped by. When I left this morning, the fire was out, the lights were off, and the last of the morning coffee went into my thermos. Whoever stopped by started the generator, something I should've noticed sooner."
"Who'd come calling out here? I thought your nearest neighbor was Coldfoot?"
"There's the Wiseman mining camp twenty miles south. Several folks winter there. I hired two men from there to help me get this place in shape. Maybe they stopped by."
He'd spoken the words for their benefit, but his gut wasn't buying it. The two men he'd hired, he'd paid. They planned to spend their cash in town today. He moved around the room checking for clues to the caller's identity. Neither of those workers had a key, and he knew he'd locked the door.
"Terrell. Kelly. Look around," Helen ordered.
"Stop!" Steven shouted.
The officers froze, eyeballed Steven, but looked to Helen for orders.
"No one does anything until you tell me what the hell you're doing here." Steven wanted answers.
She waved them on.
Terrell and Kelly went about their jobs.
Helen's hazel eyes widened with impatience. "Honestly, Steven, can't I pour myself a cup of coffee? The guys are just going to make sure we don't have any unexpected visitors."
Steven blocked Helen's access to the coffee pot. "Talk. Now!"
Unfazed by his attitude, Helen sidestepped him. "Give me a second to thaw out." She removed her skullcap and smoothed her hair back, but nothing she did could control the wispy tendrils. Frustrated, she undid her ponytail and ran her fingers through her dirty blonde, unruly hair, refashioning a tighter ponytail.
Although Helen cared more about her reputation than her appearance, Steven recognized the gesture as nerves and wondered what made her so uncomfortable. She grabbed a cup from the sideboard, and although fully aware of Steven's impatience, she waited for him to step aside and give her access to the coffee pot.
"Shit! You can be one cold bitch when you want to be," Steven grumbled.
"Comes with the job! Now move." She bumped him with her elbow.
Steven let Helen win the tug of war. He strode into the back hall, removed his pack, and slung it on the hook by the door. Then froze. His gun wasn't in the holster where he left it. Had Kelly taken it? Furious, he removed and hung his jacket beside his pack. He felt like a trapped animal, his senses on alert when he rejoined Helen.
Helen had poured her coffee. She'd settled on a bar stool and wrapped her hands around her mug, still seeking warmth. She took a sip. "This is good. You want one?"
He shook his head, grabbed the other stool across from her. "Talk, please." Maybe using sugar instead of intimidation would get him answers.
She sighed. "Okay." She gulped a large mouthful of coffee and put the cup down on the counter. "The Captain sent me because he knew you'd cooperate with a friend."
He noticed her emphasis on the word 'friend.' "Cooperate? Why?"
She removed a document from her coat pocket. "Read this. I have a few questions, but honestly, all I want is for you to return to Anchorage with me."
Steven took the document, scanned it. "A search warrant. Regarding what? The Captain has my schedule. I'm due in the office Monday. Why drive all the way out here? Damn it, Helen. What the hell is going on?" He stood.
"Two women are dead. We have witnesses putting you with them just hours before they died." She placed two pictures on the counter. "Do you recognize them?"
He scanned the photos. "Sure, I had a drink with her in Anchorage. April, I think she called herself." He pointed to the other picture. "I bought her dinner after her car broke down, at the Bull Moose Diner in Fairbanks. What happened to them?"
"Strangled, dumped on the side of the road. So, yes, we're here searching for evidence. Preliminary forensics ties you to them. Did you sleep with them?"
"Strangled, what are you accusing me of? Sleep with―you actually believe―" His anger escalated with each word. "I'm your suspect?"
The door burst open, and John and Eddie Thomas came barreling into the room with two officers on their heels. Helen gave the officers a nod, and a wave of her hand and they left, closing the door behind them.
John Thomas, a large man approximately two hundred and seventy-five pounds, six-foot-seven, and his brother, Eddie, of similar height, but svelte, didn't even wait to catch their breath. They immediately shouted, "Is she here?"
"Who?" Steven and Helen spoke simultaneously.
"Sarah!" the men echoed.
John shouted, "Is she here?"
Steven stepped nose to nose with John. He had come north because Sarah was safely in John's care. "She's not here. Explain." Steven glared at his friend.
Eddie went to his brother's side. John's shoulders slumped. He stepped back, settled onto the arm of a chair, and took a deep breath. "I took Sarah to the airport, put her on the plane. An agent met her at Boeing Field, but that evening I got a message she was on her way here."
"Why? What happened in Seattle?" The air suddenly seemed to disappear from the room.
"I don't know. The message suggested you were in trouble." John took his cap off and rubbed his crew cut as if he had a severe itch. "Sarah actually said you were both in trouble. We traced her steps. She left the penthouse shortly after she arrived, took a taxi to Boeing Field, and chartered a new flight. She'd already ordered the Palmer jet to be ready for a flight to Anchorage on Tuesday afternoon but apparently couldn't wait. She arrived in Coldfoot. Gary drove her here."
"Monday night."
"Monday? Not possible." Steven shook his head. "Four days ago, no. I went to Deadhorse to straighten out a delivery problem. I drove there and returned early Tuesday morning, but Sarah wasn't here. No one was here. Someone's lying."
"Well, it isn't my brother." Eddie stepped forward.
John held up his hand to stop him. "We double checked everything, Steve." John removed his gloves and stuffed them in his pocket. "Gary dropped her off around midnight. We've been trying to reach you for the last twenty-four hours. Since when don't you answer your phone or radio?"
"My phone hasn't rung once." He stomped to the fireplace and took his phone from the mantel."
Helen snatched it from his hand.
"The radio's been on since I arrived. I've been busy, but―" Steven studied John and realized his friend never expected, never considered Sarah wouldn't be here. John couldn't seem to get his bearings. He'd lost his balance.
Eddie simmered with anger. His hands on his hips and his scrutiny penetrating, Steven realized no matter the problem, Eddie blamed him.
Confusion turned to anger, but suddenly something clicked. "The fire, the open door, fresh coffee, damn it, her perfume. Why didn't I recognize her scent? Sarah's here?" Steven started for the stairs, but Terrell had just descended them.
"I haven't located the duffel bags, Detective Gabble, but I did find this." He held a negligee, white lace, and silk. Bright red stains flashed like a neon light. "The blood is still wet."
Steven pushed Terrell aside and raced up the stairs yelling Sarah's name. He scoured the room and saw the overnight bag, her clothes hanging in the closet, and her toiletries sitting on the dresser. Her perfume was overwhelming, but Sarah was nowhere in sight. Then he saw more blood on the rug by the fireplace. He drew closer to investigate. The handle of a Bowie knife glinted in the dull lantern light, stuck amongst the wood stacked on the side of the hearth. Is that mine? He reached for it, but Eddie entered the room. Eddie's gaze went straight to the bed. Steven's followed.
Helen pushed Eddie aside and entered the room. "Shawn, where'd you find the gown?" Helen demanded, glaring at Steven.
"In the fireplace."
"What else?"
"There's more blood on the rug and castoff on the wall and ceiling above the bed." He pointed to it. "There's evidence a woman was here. Her things are in the bathroom and closet."
Helen examined the claw-foot tub, prominent on a pedestal in front of the picture window overlooking the Koyukuk River. "This is a nice touch. The old loft's been turned into a comfy honeymoon suite." She ran her hand along the inside, pulled moist fingers to her face, and sniffed. "Expensive bath oil. Sarah's?"
Helen asked Steven.
Steven nodded and watched in disbelief, but he could not comprehend the how.
"I don't understand. Why isn't she here?" He thought he knew what was coming next, but when Helen pulled down the bedclothes, Steven's knees buckled. He grabbed the fireplace mantel for support. "Sarah." Her name came out painfully.
"This isn't possible. None of this is possible." When he grabbed the mantel, his fingers landed on an object. Without looking, he knew he held her engagement ring. He clutched it tightly. How? How can this be here?
Blood covered the pillow and sheets so thick, light glistened on the surface. He realized someone had died a brutal death in the honeymoon bed he built.
"Where's her body, Steven?" Helen demanded. "What happened here?"
"I… I don't know. I wasn't here. Sarah's never been here―"
Steven saw the disbelief, the accusations on all their faces, and then Helen reached for her handcuffs. He reacted without thinking. He shoved John and took off running. John went down hard, blocking the steps.
On the first level, Steven grabbed his jacket, backpack, and fled out the back door while his pursuers were still on the steps. He had the sense to grab his snowshoes hanging on the porch. He had to think, had to get away from what would be immediate incarceration, but running into the wilderness without a survival kit was suicide. They'd judged him, deemed him guilty. He needed to figure out what had just happened. Where's her body, Steven?
He fell to his knees. What am I doing? I can't run. I didn't kill Sarah. I'm a cop. Someone's framed me for murder. Oh God, Sarah. Voices behind him had him hesitating, but just for a moment. I have to figure this out. Once I have the answers, I'll surrender.
He started running, but all he could see was the blood-filled bed. No one could survive that kind of blood loss. Four days. Where had she been, where is she now? She's not dead. She's not. She can't be. We have a future.
He recalled the cries for help he'd heard earlier. His heart pounded like a drum. Was that you, angel? The possibility tumbled inside his head. With great effort, he blocked his thoughts of Sarah. He needed to concentrate on his next step.
He could hear them behind him, but he knew the area and they did not. He quickly outdistanced them. He wanted to lead them south to Coldfoot and then Fairbanks. He knew he could buy some time if they had to search all the vehicles moving on the haul road. He wasn't worried about leaving tracks. He wanted them to follow, and once he'd deceived his pursuers, he would head to Sanctuary: his uncle's cabin high in the mountains.
Helen inspected the crime scene, then used her satellite phone to call Captain Reed to report Steven's escape, Sarah's disappearance, and possible death. John and Eddie were now under scrutiny.
Helen paced in front of the fireplace, observing the two men seated before her. Their resemblance caught in their deep brown eyes and sharp jaws. John, someone familiar with stressful situations, seemed to have reached the end of his rope. He stared at the flames but didn't see them. His hands rubbed tight knuckles. Eddie seemed filled with an energy he had no control over, like a Jack-in-the-box ready to pop open. His spine was stiff, his gaze followed Helen's every move.
"Who threatened Sarah this time?" Irritation filled Helen's voice. She'd never liked the woman.
"We don't know," John said.
"What happened to her bodyguard―what did you say his name was?" Helen stopped pacing and glared at John.
"Casey Carpenter. He's disappeared too. We're trying to locate him," John said with no emotion.
"Was there tension between Sarah and Steven?" Helen stayed close to the fire. The heat felt wonderful. Her first real warmth in twenty-four hours. She sighed, then caught herself, and moved to the other side of the fireplace to keep the men off kilter. "Were they fighting?"
"No. They were planning their wedding. Steven's here to get the cabin ready for the honeymoon. They were happy. For the first time in two years, they were really happy."
Helen knew John, and she could see his apprehension. "Sarah was a good friend?"
"You say―was―like she's―" John wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Yes, she's a good friend. The best."
Helen tried to unsettle him a bit more. "Sarah's the only person I've ever seen get under Steven's skin. She's the reason he's thinking about leaving the force. Now he's under suspicion for two, maybe three murders."
John stood, but under her glare, he sat back down. "You came out here to arrest him for those two murders. I thought you were here seeking his advice, a way to convince him to stay with the force, but you actually think he killed those girls. You can't. You're his friend. How can you believe he'd murder a stranger? Or Sarah?"
"I don't want to believe what I just witnessed. Steven's my mentor, but I'm handling this by the book." She threw another log on the fire. "Domestic abuse is not usually something we know about our friends. Steven ran, why? He's a cop, he knows better."
John dropped his head. "Seeing all that, I would've too."
She turned to Eddie. "I'm curious. You were fixated on the bed. Did you know what we were going to find?"
Eddie seemed surprised by her observation. "Me? No. How could I know anything?"
She watched as Eddie nervously twisted the ring on his finger, then stuffed his hands in his pockets.
Helen kneeled in front of him.
Eddie leaned back. "I had this eerie feeling. Especially since the room reminded me of a picture I'd seen recently."
"A picture? What kind of picture?"
"Nothing. Just a déjà vu moment. When I got to the top of the steps, I thought she'd be there. The way Steven yelled her name. He thought so too."
She lifted herself to full height, stretching her back muscles, and eyed John, but threw the question out to anyone. "Where do you think he's headed?"
John shrugged. "Fairbanks? Anchorage? To find the killers?"
"Steven grew up here," Eddie, reminded them.
Helen caught John's hostile look, a message for Eddie to shut up.
"You're right. He's a trained tracker." Helen began pacing and slammed her right fist down into her left hand. "Damn it! We might never find him." She refocused to full control mode. "You two get out of here." She pointed to John. "Go back to Anchorage. Check in with Captain Reed. He's expecting you. We'll need a statement and all the information you have regarding Sarah's disappearance. I'm trusting you to do this on your own, but if you prefer an escort―"
"We have a plane in Coldfoot. We'll cooperate." John stood.
"Good, but if I get word you're helping Steven avoid capture in any way, I'll arrest you both, and you'll not see the light for a long, long time."
"I understand." John faced her. "Can I ask a question?"
"Sure." Head tilted, hands on hips, she waited.
"Do you really think Steven's capable of this? Murder, multiple murders?"
"Anyone is capable, but I have trouble believing Steven could. Still, the evidence against him doesn't look good. If this is a frame-up―it's perfection. Someone knows exactly what they're doing."
Kelly came from the lower level bedroom carrying Steven's duffel bags. He dropped them on the table. "Found them, Helen. Stuffed deep in a closet." He quickly corrected himself. "Sorry, Detective Gabble, and this―" He held out a manila envelope. "The cords for the duffel bags are missing. It's up to forensics now. Steven's been sleeping in there." He leaned his head toward the bedroom. "His belongings are in the closet."
"Really? They were sleeping in separate bedrooms. Interesting." She took the packet from his hand. "What's this?"
"Love letters. Addressed to Sarah. The author is Scott Chase. The dates are recent. All this past year."
Helen fanned out the contents on the table.
Kelly handed her another envelope. "There are pictures too. Sarah and Chase together. Motive?"
Helen viewed the contents. "Does this answer your question?" She showed John and Eddie a picture of Sarah in bed with Chase. John shrank back. His ruddy face went white.
"Jealousy. The bastard killed her out of jealousy! He had an affair last year, but she seeks solace from a friend. Damn him, damn the bastard to hell," Eddie shouted.
John tried to appease Eddie. "It's a set-up. Chase attempted to do the same in France, just weeks ago, remember?"
John moved closer to Eddie. "Not here," he told Eddie quietly. "Let's go home."
Helen watched them warily.
Another officer stepped into the cabin.
"Did you find the body?" Helen asked.
The officer shook his head. "We have bloody clothes, a robe, underwear, and a shower curtain ripped to shreds." He held up the evidence bags. "There's a shallow grave, and a trail from the grave to the river, but no body. Possible a bear dragged the body off. I found a barrel smoldering from a recent fire. It held boots, a shirt, and pants, barely burned and covered in blood. We need forensics, and some more light wouldn't hurt. Maybe destroying evidence is why Quaid was out back when we arrived. We're at full stop. It's too dark, and the snow is getting heavier."
"Oh my God!" Eddie stood near the fireplace, gazing at the ceiling. John sank into a chair, head in hands.
"Forensics is on the way," Helen assured the officer. She realized John and Eddie were still present. "I thought I told you two to get out. Remember what I said. Now go. Oh, and I'll be calling ahead. We will search your plane before takeoff. Kelly, make sure no one's hiding in their vehicle."
This is the third book in the series.
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Virtual Mike Duffy haunts us still on CPC website
Embattled senator Mike Duffy might be out of the Upper House and out of Conservative Party's caucus, but he lives on in virtual reality on the party's website.
More than a year after questions about his residency were raised, videos of the Old Duff still play under the party's "Moving Forward" banner, offering personalized fundraising pitches on behalf of the strong, stable majority Harper government.
Enter your first name here http://movingforward.conservative.ca/vb/101/c3eeg/glen and the senator reads it aloud — "Hello, [YOUR NAME]. It's Mike Duffy" — as extolls the many accomplishments of the prime minister.
Doubtless, this is but a simple oversight by the Conservative Party's website gearheads that will be corrected sometime later today, I'm guessing.
UPDATE: A story from October on the lefty online news clearinghouse, pressprogress.ca, on the propriety of Duffy fundraising clip: http://www.pressprogress.ca/en/post/old-duff-fundraising-conservative-party
UPDATE 2: Green Party deputy leader candidate and programmer Kevin O'Donnell has scraped the CPC website for all the clips Duffy recorded speaking the first names of potential donors. Very cool. http://app.kevino.ca/duffy/?name=jake I like a politico who can code.

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The 7th and final SGHA single of 2012 is bonus 7″ of two previously unreleased songs from the early 80's Boston-based/Tampa-formed trio Primitive Romance, "Ice" b/w "Flags Drop"
The Kurt & Meg single will ship to subscribers along with the Primitive Romance single and a special commemorative tote bag in early December. SGHA 12 was limited to 750 copies and is completely sold out. However, we're taking orders now for next year's series.
For 2013, we'll be doing a single every month, plus a special secret bonus 7″ at the conclusion, plus a yet-to-be-determined container for all the singles (wooden box? carrybag made from human flesh?
a tote bag Altamont manufacture for free? ). The first single in the series is a pair of new songs from Cheap Time founder Jeffrey Novak, followed by an entry from Matador alumni Superchunk in February (one original backed with a cover of SS Decontrol's "Glue"). The tentative schedule looks like this :
Jan 29: Jeffrey Novak — I Never Knew I Knew So Much / B-7
Feb 19: Superchunk – I Hate History / Glue
Mar 26: Cian Nugent – TBA
Apr 23: Lower Plenty / Dick Diver – split 7″
May 21: Bits Of Shit – TBA
June 11: Royal Headache – TBA
Info on the subsequent 6 singles is coming after the New Year, but we're pretty excited by what we've got lined up.
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Canadian price is $95 inclusive of shipping, also mailed every month
Rest of world is $105 inclusive of shipping, however, we'll be mailing those orders as installments of 3 singles every 4 months, otherwise the postage costs would be prohibitive.
Just like last time, we're only making 750 subscriptions available. I think they make an awesome holiday gift, however that's not meant to be a hint of any sort. I mean, I think I'm getting one for free. But if you don't work for the label, you might wanna act fast.


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'Understanding Small Music Venues': Introducing an Interim Findings Report – Mark Davyd
This week's blog post is from Music Venue Trust's Mark Davyd, as a follow-up to Venues Day 2014 which was held in December 2014 and attended by over 120 venues from across the UK and by Live Music Exchange. Together with partners at the Institute for Contemporary Music Performance, this blog post includes a link to the first ever national research about how these venues operate, the challenges they face and the role they play.
Music Venue Trust, founded in 2014, is a registered charity that seeks to preserve, secure and improve the UK's network of small to medium scale, mostly independently run, music venues. We have a long term plan to protect that live music network which includes, where necessary, taking into charitable ownership freehold properties so they can be removed from commercial pressures and leased back to passionate music professionals to continue their operation.In the lead up to and at Venues Day 2014, held at the Southbank Centre, London on 9 December and attended by over 120 venues from across the UK, our partners at the Institute for Contemporary Music Performance conducted the first ever national research about how these venues operate, the challenges they face and the role they play. We feel this research is crucial to understanding what the music industry, the cultural sector and local and national government can do to ensure we act together to protect it. We are proud to be launching this interim report today to start the conversation.
The interim report reinforces our belief that there is a national challenge to our live music venue circuit. This situation has been created by a sequence of events and developments which have left that network in a perilous and precarious state. Music Venue Trust feels that we need to take an overall view of the challenges out there. We need to be openly discussing and airing those challenges with our live music industry colleagues, and working together to tackle that range of issues so we not only maintain and preserve this circuit but actively start to improve it. We feel that past failures to talk about the ecosystem of UK music have meant that people who don't actively work in it perhaps don't understand the structure of the industry, or the vital role that this network of venues plays in maintaining it.
The UK is, quite literally, a music world leader, punching vastly above its weight in terms of the impact our artists and musicians make across the globe. A huge proportion of the music we export,which generates thousands of jobs, develops the artistic careers of our best writers and musicians,and is such an important part of the UK's standing on the international cultural stage, starts in as mall venue. This is the grassroots of our industry, the research and development department of our major international music industry partners. We don't think we can overstate this enough; no Troubadour or 12 Bar Club, no Adele. Our UK music, arguably the best in the world, is built on a robust ecosystem that starts with a first live concert in front of as few as ten people on a Tuesday night in Guildford and climaxes with 3 nights at Wembley Stadium. And it's not just the musicians –our industry and other parts of the creative sector are filled with people who cut their teeth promoting, booking or simply working the door at a small venue. This small venue circuit is the training ground and the entry level experience for our lighting engineers, sound technicians, and cultural organisers at all levels; we need to ensure we do all we can to protect it.
A full report will be released on Monday 9 March 2015, when the Music Venue Trust will be announcing its response to what we've learned.
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The sixth month streak followed six consecutive months of declines, SuperRatings said.
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I have a severe love affair with leather. Maybe I love it because I was meant to be some Harley-Davidson biker babe in my past life, or because I secretly love its the one fabric I never have to wear with Spanx. But there is one thing about leather that makes me sad:
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The art of law - the legal effect of payment "under protest"
Does paying a disputed debt "under protest" give you any protection?
There are many circumstances in which a person who disputes a debt nonetheless feels that he or she has no choice but to pay or to sign an undertaking to pay. The creditor may have issued some kind of threat, or merely exerted pressure.
In such circumstances, does the aggrieved debtor have a legal right to demand that the payment be reversed or, at least, not regarded as an implicit admission of liability?
The concept of 'duress'
The simple answer is that the law does indeed recognise the concept of payment under duress and the law in this regard was recently restated by the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Firstrand Bank Ltd v Samgram Holdings (Pty) Ltd [2013] ZAKZDHC 41 in which judgment was given on 26 August 2013.
In this case, a company was opposing an application that it be wound up as insolvent on the grounds that it had bona fide and reasonable grounds for denying its indebtedness to the applicant bank, in that it had, allegedly under duress, signed certain addenda to a loan agreement with the bank, involving variations to that agreement, providing for further advances of funds to facilitate the development of certain land as a residential township in circumstances where the bank had failed to advance previously agreed loan amounts.
The debtor claimed that it had paid under duress, though without any overt protest
The debtor company averred that the duress in question resulted from the economic consequences it would suffer if it failed to sign the disputed loan documents, in that it was faced with the prospect that the entire development project would collapse unless it signed the documents required by the bank.
In his judgment, Lopes J pointed out that it is settled law that -
'where improper pressure is exerted through duress of goods, it is necessary for the party claiming duress to show that he or she expressly reserved their rights when making payment. There must be an unequivocal protest, and an unexpressed mental reservation is of no avail'.
Consequently, even leaving aside other weaknesses in the debtor's contention that the circumstances in question amounted to duress in the legal sense of that word, the failure of any expression of payment under protest was a fatal lacuna in its case. Consequently, said the court -
'In the circumstances of this matter there can be no suggestion of duress of any kind.'
It is of course clear that payment under protest does not, in and of itself, constitute proof that there was unlawful duress. But the absence of protest, when making payment, is fatal to a subsequent claim of duress.


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Joedeclassified has posted images of variants of the recently revealed Basic GI Joe Figures. Mere repaints sure, but 1 can be looked at as a 30th anniversary Cobra Officer in Cobra Trooper colors, while the repaint of Ninja Force Storm Shadow is a completely different character. Figures shown are:
- Duke repaint in grey
- Shipwreck repaint in green
- Cobra Trooper in classic Cobra Trooper colors
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I had written extensively on PT3 exam (here's the link: Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga) and if parents took the time to read the article, they probably would not have been too disappointed with their children's result. Due to the nature of the examination or rather assessment, to be precise (since no certificate is given), we can actually expect the unexpected when the results come out.
No matter how you prepare, it is difficult to predict the outcome.
This is what the Education Ministry want to achieve, i.e to move away from the exam-oriented culture and give the students a break from their parents' high expectations of 'straight As' and instead try to do well and understand what they learned (not merely memorize them) at school.
Short-Comings of PT3
Nonetheless, this article is not to defend the ministry. There are plenty of short-comings in the system that need to be addressed and they must do it sooner rather than later. I hope our TPM will spend more time at his office this week and pick up the news on PT3 to understand the parents' grievances.
Many of them seem to have not a clue on what Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga is about.
Hence, you can say that there is a serious communication breakdown between the ministry and the parents.
In fact, many teachers are still in the dark on PT3.
This must be rectified.
Plus, I also would like to see a clearer plan made for students after PT3.
Do read my previous article to understand what I mean.
To parents of pupils who did not do well, I hope they are not disheartened and resort to blaming teachers for such results.
In fact, be grateful if the teachers in your children's school are very strict and does not give away the As easily. Take it as a wake up call and accept that your child needs help to master the subjects.
The real test begins with SPM and then life at the university.
Do spare some thought on pupils who are not so lucky and hardly get enough books, let alone tuition to prepare them for exams. With PT3, the government hopes that all pupils will have a better perspective and guidance on the most suitable career paths and therefore have a better future.


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River and Lake Fishing
For anglers, Idaho is truly a land of opportunity and variety. From alpine peaks to lowland deserts and valleys, a dazzling array of waters await discovery; 26,000 miles of streams and rivers, more than 3,000 natural lakes, and a quarter-
Twice a year the waters literally writhe with thousands of steelhead and salmon that have travelled from the ocean to spawn in the South Fork of the Salmon River and Johnson Creek near Yellow Pine.
Lake Cascade offers nearly 50 miles of clean, sandy shores perfect for swimming, hiking, and bank fishing with restrooms, boat ramps and good access backroads which completely encircle its fish-
Due to the wide range in elevation, the Payette River has a variety of fish and fish habitats. From its mouth upstream to Black Canyon Dam, the river supports a mixed fishery for cold water and warm water species. Mountain whitefish make up the bulk of game fish in this section of river, with smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, rainbow trout, and brown trout making significant contributions. Upstream from Black Canyon Dam, the gradient of the river increases with cold water species increasing in abundance. In unaltered sections of the Payette such as the Cabarton reach, the North Fork is very productive for salmon.
Free Fishing Day -
You must have a valid Idaho fishing license and follow all Idaho State fishing laws at all times. Visit the Cascade Ranger Station in town for maps and additional information. Visit Tom at Tackle Tom's in town for your bait and tackle needs. Don't forget we have a fish cleaning house right here at Arrowhead RV!
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World Class Whitewater
The Payette River is famous for its whitewater. Experts call the North Fork Class V run one of the most challenging river reaches in North America, if not the world. Kayaking on the lower North Fork from Smith's Ferry to Banks is world-
Rafting and kayaking on the rivers is a terrific summer sport and there are companies that will take you and your group out or you can go on your own. Visit the front office or our Rec Room for local info on whitewater adventures. If you go out on your own, be sure you know the class for the stretch you plan to take as we have Class 1-
Hiking, Biking and OHV Trails
There are literally thousands of miles of wonderful trails throughout the Lake Cascade Recreation Area for hiking, biking and OHV at all ability levels. Some of the favorite destinations on these back trails are high hidden mountain lakes and lookout towers. Many trails are open to ATV's and dirt bikes, but remember to grab your OHV trail maps from the Ranger Station on Main St and always check the trail signs on the way in. Click here for the online Idaho Trail Mapping Program
and be sure to follow all local and state OHV laws at all times.
Boating, Floating and Sailing
The majority of the water sports take place on Lake Cascade. Boating, water-
Forest Foraging
A favorite "sport" for locals and visitors alike is "morel mushroom hunting". Once the weather warms up, usually around the end of May, there is a short window of opportunity to pick these delicacies and become gourmet chefs for our friends and family. Use a mesh bag so as you carry your find through the woods, you drop spores along the way for next years' crop. Be educated about what you are picking because there are poisonous mushrooms out there as well.
Huckleberries...officially our state fruit! A minor but delightful resource of the Boise and Payette Forests are the abundant yield of wild mountain huckleberries. Huckleberry time is the signal for many people to pack their troubles and duffle and hike to the hills on berry-
Tamarack Zipline Tour
Explore the mountain in a unique, thrilling, action-
Thunder Mountain Days 4th of July Parade
Cascade's Fourth of July Celebration, Thunder Mountain Days, is our biggest weekend full of family fun! Starts July 4th with a Buckaroo Breakfast, followed by a parade down Main Street, barbecue, live music and fireworks over Lake Cascade at dusk.
Valley County Fair & Rodeo
The Valley County Fair and Rodeo will feature an outstanding variety of exhibits and entertainment including junior and senior rodeos. Local residents will display their talents in gardening, cooking arts and crafts. The Idaho Cowboys Association Rodeo will include bronc riding, bull riding, team roping, calf roping, breakaway roping and barrel racing. The Valley County Junior Rodeo will include pole bending, barrel racing, goat-
4 Summit Challenge
The Four Summit Challenge is held in July and the course covers the two mountain passes along Warm Lake Road. This challenging course attracts cyclists from a wide variety of locations and includes up to 650 riders. The ride starts at the American Legion Hall in downtown Cascade and proceeds down Main Street to Warm Lake Road. From there, riders choose to ride between 1-
The Gravel Grinder
The Gravel Grinder is a long-
Payette River Flyer Train Ride
The Payette River Flyer adventure offers a unique journey into some of the best scenery in Southwest Idaho along the North Fork Payette River. Adventurers can relax and enjoy the pristine scenery with glimpses of native Idaho wildlife along the way. Adventurers will travel in our Budd Rail Diesel Car built in 1956 with pickup locations at Smiths Ferry and the Ashley Inn on the north end of Cascade. (208) 331-


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Everett and Clinton Cushman began making farm machinery and two-cycle boat motors in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1901. The famous "Husky" single-cylinder four-stroke engine debuted in 1922. To bolster engine sales during the Depression, Cushman introduced their first scooter
in 1936, the Auto-Glide. The Model 53 Airborne was made famous during World War II as a scooter that could be air-dropped alongside paratroopers.
In 1949, Cushman introduced its most popular model, the Eagle. This was a departure from the step-through scooter design to one that resembled a scaled-down traditional motorcycle, namely a Harley-Davidson Knucklehead or an Indian Chief. The Eagle was available with a number of accessories, from plastic windshields to dual split exhaust (as this was a single-cylinder engine, this was done purely for the enhanced exhaust note). The ultimate option of the day were fringed leather saddle bags, as seen here on our Eagle.
Manufacturer: Cushman Motor Works
(a division of Textron, Inc.)
Country of Origin: United States
Engine: 319cc, four-stroke, 1-cylinder,
Transmission: Two speed
Top Speed: 50-60 mph
Years of Production: 1949-1964


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A Look Back: Fixing Our Streets fixes SW Main Street, a gateway to downtown Portland
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Phone: 503-823-5185
Fax: 503-823-7576
1120 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 800, Portland, OR 97204
(Aug. 18, 2014) -- Commissioner Steve Novick and Transportation Director Leah Treat invite the news media to join them on Tuesday, Aug. 19 on a van tour of Portland's maintenance and safety needs as part of the Our Streets PDX transportation funding conversation. The tour will showcase busy streets that lack sidewalks and a commercial corridors in need of preventive maintenance. On Tuesday, they will also unveil The Portland Transportation Needs Guidebook, an online compilation of the maintenance and safety needs identified by the Portland Bureau of Transportation and prioritized by community input over the years.
The tour will make three stops: in East Portland, at SE Hawthorne and at SW Capitol Highway. At each location, community advocates have been invited to describe basic, unmet transportation safety and maintenance that needs that have a direct impact on neighborhood livability.
News media are invited to join the tour or meet the group along the way.
FOR NEWS MEDIA TO RESERVE A PLACE IN A VAN: Contact Bryan Hockaday, Commissioner Novick's Office, 503-823-1059. Space is limited and available on a first come basis.
WHO: Commissioner Novick, Director Treat, community leaders from across the city
WHAT: Our Streets PDX Neighborhood Transportation Needs Tour
WHEN: Departing Portland City Hall, SW Fifth Ave. entrance at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19.
WHY: For more than a year, Mayor Hales and Commissioner Novick have been calling for more investment in the transportation system to address longstanding maintenance and safety needs as well as counteract diminishing resources from the gas tax. Since January, the Mayor and Commissioner have asked the public for input on transportation priorities and options for raising money. They expect to have a proposal for City Council to consider in November.
For more information about the transportation funding conversation, see www.OurStreetsPDX.com
For more information about the Our Streets PDX Neighborhood Transportation Needs Tour, see Commissioner Novick's blog http://www.portlandoregon.gov/novick/article/500169


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Busan, Korea's second largest city, is becoming a popular Korea tourism destination for tourists. The well connected transport infrastructure makes it convenient to visit Korea's southern attractions.
Spring is a good time to visit Busan and one of the many Busan attractions includes the pretty cherry blossom. From the famous Haeundae Beach, access Dalmaji Hill by foot and there are various vantage points for spectacular spring picturesque. Sibogubi-gil Road, which is 4.5km and with 15 curves from Mipa in Haeundae to Songjeong Beach captures both the romantic cherry blossoms and scenic ocean.
Many lovebirds also take this opportunity to have their Korean wedding photography. They dream of wearing their beautiful white Korean wedding dress and suit in this romantic setting.
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Plus Size Fashion Tights
The Tight Spot has selected a range of ladies plus size fashion tights that will compliment any style. Fashion tights for plus size women are often hard to find so we've searched far and wide to bring you a fabulous collection from top brands, including plus size specialist Glamory. Furthermore, stay on trend with Glamory's Mesh Tights, available in sizes up to 4XL - perfect for a night out. This wide fishnet look is the new way to wear fishnets and is now available from Glamory in tights and hold ups. You'll find a number of styles in UK dress size 14 - 32 that offers a fashionable, flattering wear so you can feel & look your best; no matter your size.
The Best Plus Size Fashion Tights
Tights aren't just for work or school; they're also apart of many people's staple outfits and have become part of designer's priorities because everyone deserves to have a pair of fashion tights that fit no matter their size. Here at The Tight Spot, we have put together a couple of styles that we think are best for you (if you're not sure on where to start). We recommend Glamory Saturnia Seamed 20 Tights, which is available up to size 3XL. These gorgeous tights have been specifically designed with the plus size woman in mind, offering extra thigh space and a smooth finish. Stay on trend with Pierre Mantoux Nassa Fishnet Tights, available in 3 different colours nude, tan and black. They're beautifully soft with a satin finish waistband, so you won't have to worry about uncomfortable pinching at the stomach.
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The useless tool of endorsmentPosted by: Szilárd VAJDA Time: Tuesday, October 04, 2016
The American presidential race is close to the finish, and many guys -media personalities, former politicians, athletes, etc. are endorsing one candidate or another. Ok. They can do that, and they are free to do that, but definitely it would never influence my decision once I have to vote. No way! I do not give a rat ... on what some celebrity is saying. I have enough brain, so I can decide who should I be voting for.
Usually these endorsements are happening for a reason, and they really do not care about the regular voters as we are. They do it either because of their political convictions or just because they were promised something. Just as an example it is quite weird that Ben Carson and Ted Cruz endorsed Donald Trump after all those "comments" what Donald "served" them. Such an attitude from these guys is disgusting and definitely shows some kind of insincerity. Same thing happened with Bernie Sanders when he endorsed his fierce enemy Hillary Clinton.
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A Course in the Theory of Groups is a comprehensive introduction to the theory of groups - finite and infinite, commutative and non-commutative. Presupposing only a basic knowledge of modern algebra, it introduces the reader to the different branches of group theory and to its principal accomplishments. While stressing the unity of group theory, the book also draws attention to connections with other areas of algebra such as ring theory and homological algebra. This new edition has been updated at various points, some proofs have been improved, and lastly about thirty additional exercises are included. There are three main additions to the book. In the chapter on group extensions an exposition of Schreier's concrete approach via factor sets is given before the introduction of covering groups. This seems to be desirable on pedagogical grounds. Then S. Thomas's elegant proof of the automorphism tower theorem is included in the section on complete groups. Finally an elementary counterexample to the Burnside problem due to N.D. Gupta has been added in the chapter on finiteness properties.Robinson, Derek J. is the author of 'Course in the Theory of Groups', published 1996 under ISBN 9780387944616 and ISBN 0387944613.[read more]
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Tuesday, 11 August 2015
Deserted in a Desert
I moved along with myself, deserted in a desert. Had nobody by my side but my love, my guitar.. with dreams in my eyes and dusk on my shoes, I cross the narrow route, for the path that I have chose.
I know there will be bruises on the way, and I have to follow my vision without going astray. No trees to give me shelter, no winds to show me the way. All I have is the burning desire that satiates my hunger and the sunshine above my head, giving me the company of my shadow.
It is going to be a long troublesome journey, but nothing has ever existed that can break the passion I have to make my own destiny.
For this path will lead to a beautiful end. Where I will rejoice the hardships that I had spend. Where I will be my best companion, who's learnt to fight for himself and make its own way and relish its own company, without any regrets, without a heavy heart, but only tranquility coming in to make home inside this chaotic soul.
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This post should have been written as a poem.. philosophical lines.ReplyDelete
Wow! This had such a "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" feel to it!! :)ReplyDelete
Your words reminded me of that beautiful Tagore poem - Ekla chalo re....ReplyDelete
beautiful poetic thoughts... sometimes the best company is you, yourself.ReplyDelete
This is so nice to read. The paragraphs contains beautiful rhyming. It gives a sense of fighting spirit too which is fantastic... Liked it a lot...ReplyDelete
This is my visit to your blog but will be a regular visitor from now... :-)


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Product instruction of electric office stapler
Technical parameters of electric office stapler
electric office stapler (1170)
1 pc per inner box,
8.25kg / 1.04'
25sheets (70g/m²)
Color selection
Advantage of electric office stapler
1.Up to 25 sheets of 70g/m² paper
2.Non-skid rubber feet light is on, you're ready to use the stapler
3.Convenient push button front loading
4.Load 3 strips (50pcs/strip) of 24/6 or 2 strips (100pcs /strip) Of 26/6 staples
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Title: Belles
Author: Jen Calonita
Publisher: Little, Brown
Release Date: April 10, 2012
Received From: Publisher in return for a honest review
Received From: Publisher in return for a honest review
Fifteen-year-old Isabelle Scott loves her life by the boardwalk on the supposed wrong side of the tracks in North Carolina. But when tragedy strikes, a social worker sends her to live with a long-lost uncle and his preppy privileged family. Isabelle is taken away from everything she's ever known, and, unfortunately, inserting her into the glamorous lifestyle of Emerald Cove doesn't go so well. Her cousin Mirabelle Monroe isn't thrilled to share her life with an outsider, and, in addition to dealing with all the rumors and backstabbing that lurk beneath their classmates' Southern charm, a secret is unfolding that will change both girls' lives forever.
I have read and loved Jen Calonita's Secrets of My Hollywood Life series and so I was super excited to read Belles especially after reading the summary.
Contemporary fiction is not really my thing, I mean I like it enough but give me a historical or a fantasy over contemp. any day. But then I read books like this and The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight and I remember how much I actually like contemporary fiction.
I really enjoyed Belles. It was so much more than I originally expected. I loved seeing the plot unfold from both Izzy and Mira's points of view, it made the story much more 3 dimensional. Though I have to say that I liked the ones from Izzy's POV more, but that may just be because she had more story to tell.
Savannah is terrible. Are you kidding me? When you think of that mean girl in movies or whatever this is the quintessential girl, and unlike how sometimes in those movies/books the girls learns her lesson and becomes nice, this does not happen to Savannah. Which I really appreciated because that doesn't happen to often in real life so it was nice to see that.
I felt like Izzy and Mira were both perfectly written, they were conflicted and thought they were doing the right things when in reality it was the opposite of what needed to be done. I felt like that was pretty true to life, especially Izzy's hesitance for buying new clothes and stuff.
The one thing I didn't like was the fact that the twist didn't surprise me too much, but it was okay because the book was so good besides that. I cannot wait for the next installment!


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Mouth gag by Tantus
Please, let me know via email when the new review on this product is available.
As a beginner's item, this ball gag was exactly what I expected. It was comfortable enough, though I found it far from sexy.
This gag was a disappointment. The size of my jaw wasn't big enough to accommodate the size of the ball and thus it ended up making a horrible squeaky sensation inside my mouth when my teeth touched it. Craftsmanship was also sub-par. Not really worth it, for me at least.
This gag is definitely worth it for age players and those who are just starting down the path of the bdsm world. I would yet again like to stress that the gag may be a bit big for some (although I do have a tiny mouth and I did get used to it). It comes in fun colors and doesn't require much thought using it, which is nice.
It's a pretty great buy, and something I'm glad I tried. It's simple to use, not intimidating, and does the job of gagging to a superb level.
If you haven't used a ball gag before, this is excellent for beginners; it's comfortable and fits well! It's wonderful for light BDSM and solo play, plus is easy to store.
For people who are still beginners or even those that have no experience with gags this is a great product to start with. Comfortable yet effective, this gag works in a variety of different play sessions and is sure to muffle any begging or crying into soft whimpers.
This product is composed of seamless silicone that is resistant to bite marks and other indentations, and it is nicely contoured for comfort. The straps can be removed in order for ease of care, and it has a velcro closure, which makes removal easy. On the downside, this gag will not prevent the wearer from opening their mouth, though it will prevent intelligible speech. All in all, if you think you'll like this product, get it. This really is a nice product- it just wasn't for us.
I have a tiny mouth, so this wasn't suitable for me at all, but anyone with an average mouth size or larger should try this out. It is very well made with quality materials, and the design certainly had beginners in mind.
I would recommend this to my friends. It helped to create a fun and unique experience. Just the right size. No smell at ALL!
Overall, this was an okay purchase. I got a new gag; and although it may not be 100% what I wanted, it does the job and is a quality product to own. I'd recommend to most people to at least try this gag as everyone is different; although it wasn't perfect for me, it may be perfect for others.
If you love being gagged or like to silence your partner, you will love this gag. Again, it's a great way to spice up your sexy time. It will take time to get used it if you are new, and may find it uncomfortable after a while. That being said, it's a lot of fun. For anyone who loves scene play, this will instantly set the mood.
The Tantus Beginner's Ball Gag is an easy way to gentle a skittish new kinkster into gags and bondage. See the pretty colours and cute pacifier-like shape? It *wants* to play nice with you.
The Beginner Ball Gag is so comfortable anyone can use it. It is shaped like a pacifier and comes in more than one color, plus it's silicone. If you can deal with the velcro straps there is no reason you shouldn't love this gag from the get go. It's well made and can be cleaned easily, plus it will fit just about anyone.
A great, comfortable, and effective gag, ideal for the advanced and the inexperienced. Easy to use, feels good in the mouth, great for dom/sub play and for quieting a just-too-loud partner in an apartment with just-too-thin walls. If you could have translated my garbled moan when my partner first slid it into my mouth and devilishly demanded "Do you like how that feels?", you would have heard a resounding and enthusiastic "You betcha!"
Tantus's Beginner Ball Gag is a perfect gag for individuals new to using gags as well as those that are well-versed in their beauty. Because the design of the gag is like a binky or plug, it's easy for the wearer to keep it in their mouth and it also keeps noise to a minimum. Not only that, but it looks adorable when worn. This gag is a great one to buy because of the quality materials (medical grade silicone, real leather) and great design.
The Beginner Ball Gag, by Tantus, is probably one of my favorite additions to our BDSM toy chest. It's comfortable for extended wear. It doesn't choke me. It has no taste or smell. It's shaped sort of like a pacifier, which adds to the daddy/little girl aspect of our relationship. And the straps don't tear at the corners of my mouth.
Perfect gag for beginners, being both comfortable and easy to care for. If you like a gag that doesn't go too far into your mouth or keep your mouth wide open, then this would be ideal for you. Thoughtfully designed, sterilizable and durable.
The Beginner Ball Gag is a comfortable gag that is great for people who may not like the feeling of a traditional gag, or might just want a smaller, or different shaped "ball." The straps are removable, and make both the straps and the "ball" easy to clean. The straps are also easy to put on and remove from ones head, as they connect with Velcro.
After years of waiting to try this product out, I was definitely not disappointed. Dozens of pros outweigh the cons, and it has become my favorite gag thus far. Comfortable, safe, and cute. What more could a girl ask for?
The Beginner Ball Gag is a great product. It's inexpensive, and works remarkably well to muffle the sounds of pain and pleasure. This is a good way to explore the fun of BDSM play.
If you've been curious to try a ball gag but have been too afraid to buy one, definitely go with this as your first. I've known people that get sick from the feeling of a standard ball gag in their mouth, the same going for the O-Ring gags. Because this has a smaller neck that rests between your teeth, your jaw wont feel as open and hurting. Though this may not work well for more experienced gag users, this is definitely worth while for a first timer!
Overall, I give this Beginner's Gag a 3 for overall look, usability, and quality. We had fun using it, but I would not recommend this gag over other products for a beginner.
When I originally saw the description of this product, I laughed, "Beginner gag, ha, who needs to ramp up to a gag?" But actually, I am the perfect example of why a beginner gag is a great product. I loved my gag and can't wait to use it again.


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S: Anna and Anna's BFF Book!
BC: The End!!!
2: Anna, the first thing I remember about us is playing with your toys in your old house in Likley. We've had soooo many good memories together: Our Bitty Babies, Junior Show, getting our ears pierced, learning to | play guitar, dancing around and singing our hearts out in the trailer, you hitting me while you were asleep, and sooo many more. I hope we can have a lot more good memories and a lot more laughs together. :)
3: Anna you're so silly! | Me playing guitar
4: You Looking Gorgeous!
5: I don't know what i was thinking... Both of us singing!
6: Anna, i'm so glad you're my friend. You always understand, and agree with what i think. I'm so blessed to call you my friend.
7: that's an awful picture!!!
8: What are you doing???
10: Recital Days! 2010
11: Singin our hearts out!
15: The Bunny rabbit had to have a full page! | Gorgeous! Hideous!
16: AAAWWW!!! how cute!
19: How CUTE!!


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It's a quick-paced, jam-packed read with an insider's look into the underground poker scene and into the personality type capable of running some of the most successful private luxury poker games ever. Molly didn't start out to change the poker scene or the Hollywood game but damned if she didn't in the end.
I'm a poker junkie. I love gamesmanship in all its forms. If you can place bets on it, all the better. When tales about "Poker Princess" Molly Bloom hit, I was all about reading her 2014 memoir for the inside scoop.
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I also have what could be termed an unhealthy addiction to federal investigations and lawyer shenanigans. I mean, you don't go to law school to do paperwork (ok you kinda do but whateva'…). So, you can take it as a given I've definitely seen Molly's Game on the big screen. Have no fear geeks, I'll be dropping a non-spoiler review for you shortly.
Once you've read the memoir and given it your best shot to identify the real players, be sure to hit DHTG up in the comments with your best guesses!
And be sure to catch Molly's Game when it hits a theater near you because the memoir ends before the final pot's raked.
Cast: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Chris O'Dowd, Michael Cera, Joe Keery, Rachel Skarsten, Graham Greene, and Brian d'Arcy James.
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Physicists will go crazy if they try to check the formulas for the existence of Parallel Universes, which draws a talented photo artist Stanislav Odyagailo. His creative photos are full of bright images - but in many respects spontaneous. Therefore, each work is a separate mystery: a new photo is a new World.
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Liselotte will soon be done. The cardigan. I have truely enjoyed knitting it. Because of the amazing yarn and because of the size 5 knitting needles. What a difference that is instead of size 2½-3 which I have been using a lot for recent projects. And the pattern has been so easy and wellwritten. No procrastinations, only kind and necessary knitting information to make the work go as smooth as possible.
1 button at the top of the front pieces when the cardigan is done. Perhaps 3, but time will tell. If I go for a single button, it will be this one. Or perhaps some dots.
The other day the prints from Jennifer Davis arrived, and they completely fulfilled my expectations. For now they are standing on my grandmother's old chest of drawers, until we decide which frames they are to be put in. (The hen bowls keep them from sliding down on the floor - in case you wondered why they were standing in front of the prints).
Now I will go talk to my husband - he has just come home from work. And give him a big hug. He has been working hard lately, which means away from home for far too many hours.
This evening it's just him and I - Emil is visiting his sweet girlfriend Ronja.
Have a lovely weekend...