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|Hostile Takeover
Ch. X: No Longer Alone
by Whispersecret ©
Copyright 2000 by the author. All rights reserved.
Rockwell trudged up the stairs at last. The police were finally gone, taking Frank away with them. The hired security people were on the job patrolling the house, and he'd sent Whitcomb to his own room and told him to sleep as long as he wanted.
Fiona had been expectedly stilted while the police talked to her, and she'd barely spoken two words to Rockwell since he'd taken the gun from her. After the initial questioning, she had gone upstairs, wanting to call her brother and tell him what had happened.
He thought about leaving her to herself tonight after what she'd been through, but he wanted to see her. He just couldn't wait until morning. He paused outside her bedroom door. His heart was pounding so hard he swore he could hear it.
She knew now that he hadn't made up the story about her father. He wished to God she hadn't found out the truth the way she had, but there was nothing he could do about that now. It was over. Rockwell was fairly sure Frank would adhere to the arrangement they'd made before the police had arrived. If Frank pleaded guilty to attempted rape and kept quiet about Rockwell's keeping him prisoner, he would get to keep the money from the sale of his company once he got out of prison. Thirty three million dollars was a pretty good incentive for good behavior.
Would Fiona blame him for what happened? He wouldn't fault her if she did. She'd been the helpless victim of his self-centered sexual appetite. When he had greedily stolen her innocence, he had stomped on whatever dreams she might have had. When she resisted, he had ruthlessly beaten her down. He'd threatened her brother. He'd endangered her life, and in making Frank Sheridan listen in, he'd fostered a forbidden lust in her own father.
She, of all people, had seen his dark side, and he, of all people, had no right to expect anything from her except rejection or even out and out hatred.
But ever since he could remember, he'd yearned for someone to love him, even though he'd shielded himself from the tremendous hurt that often came from reaching out. Success, recognition, affection, even boundless sex—none of those could equal love. It was the only thing that could fill the void in his life. And Fiona was the only woman he had ever wanted it from.
So, with his heart in his throat, he opened the door to her room.
Instead of the darkness he expected, dozens of candles flickered. Fiona was pacing in the center of the room, but she stopped when he opened the door. He just stood there in shock. She was wearing his robe again, loosely belted, and as she walked toward him, he saw she was naked underneath.
"Do you know what time it is?" she asked him.
He shook his head dumbly. What was going on?
"It's twelve fifteen. According to the contract, I'm no longer yours."
He combed his fingers through his hair. He didn't know what he was supposed to say. He had come in here with the intention of saying a hell of a lot, but now he couldn't think of a single thing.
When she was a foot away from him, she stopped and looked up at him. She was so beautiful in the candlelight, more beautiful than when he had first seen her in this room, stretched out in the bed like a green-eyed angel. His mouth went dry.
"I wanted to thank you for saving me…Jackson."
"What—what did you call me?"
"Jackson." Her eyes twinkled at him. "That's your name isn't it?"
"Well, yes, but—"
She touched his lips with her fingertips, silencing him. "You know, all this time I didn't know what your first name was. I finally found out tonight when the police were questioning you." Her lips tilted in a slight smile. "Jackson. I like that."
"Fiona, what's going on?"
She pulled his shirt out of his pants and proceeded to pull it up and over his head. He obliged her by lifting his arms.
"I'm trying to thank you for saving me."
When she reached for his belt buckle, he stopped her. "Don't. You don't have to do that."
"I want to."
"I don't. I don't want your gratitude, Fiona."
"What do you want, Jackson?" She lifted her eyes to his and let her hands drop to her sides.
Rockwell clenched his teeth. He rubbed at his unshaven chin. This was it. This is what he came her to tell her, but he felt shaky and scared. A cold sweat broke out all over his body. He felt like he was going to vomit.
Fiona smiled at him. She kept her eyes on his, steady and unwavering, and in her sea-green gaze Rockwell saw a vision of himself, altered somehow. Like every one of his character flaws were diminished. All of the shadows he kept hidden from public view were banished. What he saw was so intense, he wanted to look away. But he couldn't. In her eyes, he discovered an unconditional acceptance that humbled him. It made him want to live deep inside her forever, free from his own faults and weaknesses.
"What do you want, Jackson?" she murmured.
Rockwell took a long, deep breath.
"You." His voice sounded raspy, like he'd been wandering the Sahara for days without water. He cleared his throat and tried again. "I want you, Fiona. I love you."
Her face lit with happiness. She reached up, pulled his face down, and kissed him hard. Over and over she kissed his mouth, and Rockwell could only stand there, dumbfounded until she stopped and said, her words caressing his lips, "I want you too, Rockwell. I love you too."
It took a while before her words sunk into his brain. By the time he finally realized what she had said, he was on the bed, flat on his back. His pants were already off and she was kneeling between his thighs.
She loved him.
When Fiona's velvet lips crept around his cock, Rockwell moaned. Wet and coaxing, they pulled at him. Within seconds he was fully hard, impervious to anything but the almost unbearable pleasure she was giving him. Her flowing tresses trailed along his abdomen, and he reached down to tangle his hands in the silky strands, as if to reassure himself that she was really there.
"Fiona…God, baby, that feels so good…"
She drew him into the hollow of her mouth, her lips tight around him. Sensation upon sensation spread from his groin through his whole body until he felt like he was drowning.
She loved him.
Her hands cradled his balls. Her mouth drove him toward the edge. Just when he was approaching the point of no return, she lifted her mouth off him and her luminous eyes met his. She must have sensed his imminent orgasm, because she gripped him tightly in the circle of her fingers. He gasped, desiring the release, but at the same time wanting to prolong the pleasure.
He sat up, breathing heavily. His cock was on fire. His whole body was ablaze with desire.
"Come here," he said hoarsely.
She shed the robe and smiled at him. His heart almost stopped beating. God, he loved her.
Rockwell took her by the shoulders and, with a deft twist, flipped her over on her back and pinned her beneath him. His rock hard cock was smashed between their bodies. She was panting, her eyes bright with excitement.
"You're mine," he growled.
"Yes, Jackson."
She parted her legs for him. He grinned and insinuated himself in the steamy vee between her thighs. His cock was poised at the entrance of her willing body. Precum flowed from him like syrup onto her pussy lips.
"Forever," he insisted. His eyes bored into hers.
With a moan, he pushed inside.
While Fiona's cries of passion filled his heart with music, their bodies moved together in a dance as ancient and as splendid as love itself. She lifted him from his shallow existence to a surreal paradise, where he wanted to be a man she could admire, who deserved her respect, who earned her love. He thrust into her again and again, claiming her, loving her, inviting her into his soul, until at last, she dug her fingers into the flesh of his shoulders and her body bucked against his. Seeing her in the throes of orgasm brought on his own.
"Fiona…I—I love you!" The words burst from his lips as he experienced the most potent climax of his life. Rockwell felt like his entire being collapsed in on itself like a black hole, and then burst and expanded in a sun-bright, beautiful explosion. Her legs were locked around his waist. He could feel her pussy clenching his cock rhythmically as his essence flooded her body in a pulsing rush.
"I love you…I love you."
Three years later.
There were days when Rockwell woke up and still couldn't believe his good fortune. Today was one of those days. He stood on the lanai of the oceanfront home he shared with Fiona and sipped his drink, anxious for her arrival.
Having lost a lot of the drive to succeed in business, Rockwell sold off most of his holdings. He did keep a select few companies, not wanting to completely cut himself off from the corporate world, but the companies he held onto were easily managed from home with only occasional trips away required. Besides, he wanted to be near Fiona, and it just wasn't feasible to move his headquarters to Maui, where he and Fiona now made their home.
Rockwell had funded a research vessel, staffed it with a an able crew and a couple of well-respected, retired oceanographers, and put Fiona on board with them five days a week to work and learn as much as she could in and around the Hawaiian islands. She'd been on cloud nine ever since, dividing her time between her hands-on education and him. Surprisingly enough, he spent a good deal of his time with Fiona on The Love Boat, as she called it. He found the study of the coral reefs very interesting, and, after getting his diving certification, he conducted his own personal research on the mating habits of puffer fish.
Now, after two and a half years, Fiona had decided to take a break of undetermined length from her studies. So while she was wrapping things up on the ship, saying good-bye to her mentors, the crew, and the various sea creatures she'd "made friends with," he had come home to make certain everything was ready.
He'd made a trip to the local florist and made sure there were vases full of her favorite tropical blooms in every room in the house. Lani, their cook, had a replenished stock of lobster, and at Fiona's request, he had gathered a large collection of wallpaper sample books and furniture catalogs. The remodeling work on the house was finally finished and she finally had time to concentrate on the decorating. The shipment of James Bond videos even arrived on time. Thank God for overnight deliveries.
When he heard her drive up, he put his drink down, snatched up the orchid lei he'd bought for her, and hurried to the door. She beamed when he draped the lei around her neck and greeted him with an enthusiastic kiss that warmed him to the tips of his toes and made him think briefly about postponing dinner for an hour or so.
She seemed to read his mind because she said with a laugh, "Jackson Rockwell! You'll have to wait. I have to go to the bathroom right now and I'm starving."
"Do we have any lobster salad left?" she asked. "Do you think Lani would be upset if I asked her to make that for me?"
"Lobster salad again? Fiona, if you eat any more of that stuff you're going to sprout claws. You're single-handedly killing off the species."
"I can't help it if I'm craving lobster salad."
"Why can't you be like other women and crave something less exotic, like pickles or chocolate?"
"I'm special. Now go away and let me pee in peace."
Rockwell laughed. He'd anticipated her request and a pair of lovely lobster salad sandwiches already awaited them. Just how long did pregnant women crave certain foods? he wondered. Did he have five more months of lobster salad in his future?
When Fiona found him a few minutes later on the lanai, she kissed him again and stepped into his arms. As she snuggled up against him, he felt the slight swell of her belly.
"When do I get to feel it move?" he asked, rubbing her stomach.
"My book says any day now. For me, at least. I don't know when you'll be able to feel it."
"What does your book say about making love? When do we have to stop?"
"Well, supposedly we can keep doing it right up until the end if we want to."
"You're kidding me." Rockwell frowned. "I don't know about that. I mean, what if—what if he can see me? You know, when I'm inside you…"
Fiona laughed. "She can't. Some other paranoid father asked the same thing, and the author of the book said that's impossible."
"Well," he said, grinning, "if you're sure…" He slid his hands up her torso and leaned down for a kiss.
"I'm sure," she said laughing, "but I want my lobster salad. Remember?"
"Oh, all right." He released her reluctantly and they sat down at the table, which overlooked the lagoon. "I suppose I can eat it one more time, but I get to pick dessert."
"Let me guess. I'm dessert."
"Now you're getting the idea."
She laughed and began to tell him all about her last day on The Love Boat. As she talked, a feeling of utter contentment washed over him. This was everything he'd ever been afraid to dream of. He had a wife who loved him despite his many faults. She was going to have his baby, which thrilled him more than he ever thought possible. And as if that wasn't enough, her sexual appetite rivaled his own.
He didn't know what he'd ever done to deserve this, but as long as Fiona loved him, he didn't care if he had to eat lobster salad everyday for the rest of his life.
Thousands of miles away, Frank Sheridan was sitting on a plastic bench in a concrete room, eating creamed corn and mystery meat stew. He had four more years left on his sentence, and he didn't plan on doing a thing to jeopardize his parole. If he survived prison, a huge amount of money waited for him. Which meant continuing to cooperate with his cellmate, Bubba McCoy.
Bubba was into domination and kept Frank as a sort of jail pet. Ironically, he dubbed Frank, "Baby Girl." Fortunately for Frank, Bubba was very possessive and protected Frank from the rest of the prisoners. Unfortunately, Frank had to get real good at sucking cock and bending over to grab his ankles.
I hope you enjoyed reading "Hostile Takeover" as much as I enjoyed writing it. When I started this three months ago, I had no idea that my idea of a father selling his daughter to a corporate pirate would turn into this long and involved tale. I originally intended it to be a short vignette. I guess this just goes to prove that I am a romantic at heart and I like happy endings.
Thank you for sticking with it all the way to the end. I appreciate any and all comments, even, maybe even especially, the critical ones. <smiles>
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STAMTRAL (Duchy of)
Location: Continent of Brun, about 250 miles southeast of Alpha, near the northern end of the Final Range. NW
Area: 998 sq. mi. (2,585 sq. km.).
Population: 2,900.
Languages: Heldannic, Traladaran.
Coinage: Coins from various realms accepted (most in circulation are Alphatian); gems or barter commonly used.
Taxes: 30% income tax collected yearly, plus corvée labour.
Government Type: Independent duchy.
Industries: Agriculture, mining, hunting.
Important Figures: Stano (Duke).
Flora and Fauna: The valley of Stamtral is rich with woods of various types, with oak, sequoia, fir, and spruce being most common. Freshwater ponds and streams throughout the region are home to fish of several types, including trout and salmon. Much of the valley is agricultural land [either natural or cleared forest. Adik.], with potatoes, grains, and legumes as the primary crops. Some grazing animals, such as sheep or cattle, are also present, but these are not abundant due to predators. Wolves, wild boars, bears, panthers, and foxes are all common to the forested regions and northern hills. Some herd animals, such as deer, moose, and elk, also inhabit the region. More dangerous denizens include werewolves, displacer beasts, and yowlers. Humanoid tribes also roam the hills, with orcs, goblins, bugbears and trolls all making their presence known.
Further Reading: CM4 Earthshaker!, previous almanacs.
Description by Adik de Chevas and Arcadius.
Stamtral is a small, unimportant domain nestled in the foothills of the Final Range. Its peasants are poorer than most and they generally struggle to survive in this harsh region.
The Land
The Duchy of Stamtral makes up roughly one half of the New Traladara Valley [called the Gremlish Valley by the indigenous people of this region. Adik.], so named by Duke Nevik of Vyolstagrad when his dominion was founded in AC 1001. The valley is an upland region, which rises steadily to the foothills of the Final Range, known locally as the North Hills. Numerous streams flow down from the hills, eventually flowing into the River Stryna or the Moonbeam River [note that the Stryna is itself a tributary of the Moonbean. Adik.]. Together, the two rivers serve as a border with Vyolstagrad to the east. The Moonbeam continues on through Vyolstagrad and Moonland to the sea. Small ponds and lakes also dot the landscape, many of which are quite picturesque. The valley is divided between agricultural land and virgin forest. Some areas still bear scars from the Thyatian occupation of this domain during the Great War.
The main settlement in Stamtral is the keep of Stanograd, which has been rebuilt and improved upon since its destruction at the hands of the Thyatian invaders. The outer walls enclose several shops, smithies, and supply houses, which essentially comprise a small village. The remainder of Stamtral's peasantry live in small hamlets, mining camps, or isolated farms scattered throughout the dominion.
The People
The peasants and serfs of Stamtral are mostly simple folk of Traladaran background, along with a few of Heldannic descent. They earn their living [or simply work to stay living. Arcadius.] by farming the difficult Norwold soil, hunting game in the dangerous forests, or digging iron from the mines in the North Hills. Recently, silver was also found in the hills, causing an influx of speculators and prospectors hoping to strike it rich. Mostly, these are common folk from nearby Vyolstagrad, but some have arrived from more distant parts of Norwold. Duke Stano's military has been keeping a close watch on all such activity. Stamtral has a strong military [for such a small dominion. Adik.] with a large standing army. The army of Stamtral maintains a more than adequate number in defence of Stanograd, while numerous others are busy patrolling the duchy looking for trouble [and frequently making it. Arcadius.]. Those who are not actively patrolling are usually busy with some sort of military drill or another. The Stamtralians' memory of the Thyatian invasion is still vivid, and they are loath to let down their guard. Their focus on military matters is perhaps, in some ways, an atonement for their past failures in this area [or perhaps it is simply necessary, as there are hostile human and non-human tribes in the immediate vicinity. Adik.].
The Stamtralians keep customs similar to those of native Traladarans, with a focus on palm reading, the reading of tea leaves, and other foolish pastimes long since abandoned by educated people [obviously, Adik does not appreciate the value of tradition! Arcadius.]. Mostly, the folk of Stamtral are illiterate and superstitious, if not hardworking. The typical home is a small cottage of wattle-and-daub, or a log cabin, for the more well-off peasants. The faith in the traditional Traladaran Immortals is not strong here. The people mainly believe in their own efforts and abilities, and of course, luck. There is no strong central theocracy in Stamtral [although Duke Stano did hire on a new chaplain in the past year. Arcadius.].
Another group of people also claim this valley as their territory. These are the Gremlish barbarians, a tribe, or assortment of tribes, of wandering humans who inhabit the foothills of the Final Range. These native Norwolders are of Heldannic [or Antalian. Adik.] stock, with a somewhat primitive culture [although they do forge steel weapons. Adik.] who make do by hunting and foraging. Their nomadic wanderings occasionally bring them within the borders of Stamtral or Vyolstagrad, and this has resulted in numerous clashes, although the Gremlish have been allowed to pass through freely, on occasion. Some Gremlish tribesmen have taken to the civilised life [if you can call life here civilised. Adik.] and settled within the duchy. A few men of Stamtral have even taken fair-haired Gremlish women as wives [usually in a trade for some useless trinkets. Adik.]. On other occasions, Stamtral has hired the barbarians as mercenaries, either to combat war parties of humanoids or to raid neighbouring Vyolstagrad [which Duke Stano vigorously denies, of course. Adik.].
Recent History
The lands now known as the Duchy of Stamtral were originally part of the territory claimed by Nevik of Vyolstagrad. Stano was a loyal lieutenant of Nevik when he received the title of count from King Ericall in AC 1001. Stano led many successful defences against the humanoids and local barbarians that were driven into the hills. The dominion borders were expanded, and forest was cleared for farming. Stano served as the overseer and military commandant of the county's western borderlands. By AC 1005, he was awarded the title of baron, which was endorsed by King Ericall. Then, during the Great War, in AC 1007, a Thyatian expeditionary force occupied and overran this region of Norwold. Count Nevik surrendered Vyolstagrad to the Thyatians, but Baron Stano refused to submit. He harried and harassed the invaders, fighting a guerrilla war that confounded the Thyatian commander. Eventually, the resistance was quelled as the Thyatians burned the countryside and terrorised the populace into submission. Refugees from Stamtral fled into Vyolstagrad and Moonland [or even into the North Hills. Arcadius.]. Stano's keep was besieged, but he continued to hold them off with great stubbornness. Stano's resistance was aided by the humanoid and barbarian hordes to the north, who turned their aggressions on the occupying army. Eventually, the inevitable came, and Stano's keep fell to the Thyatians in a bloody battle. Stano himself was captured and slated for execution. However, during the transfer of prisoners back to Vyolstagrad, the Thyatians were ambushed by a horde of barbarians, and Baron Stano escaped in the ensuing confusion. As it turned, out, the unfortunate [some say hung over from victory celebrations. Adik.] Thyatian field commander was the one executed. The Thyatians finally left Norwold once the Great War ended in AC 1010.
Shortly thereafter, Stano returned to the scorched land of Stamtral, and accompanied by a formidable contingent of mercenaries and other loyal followers, declared himself Duke of Stamtral. Duke Nevik was still reeling from the Thyatian occupation, himself, and could not contest this claim on his lands. Stamtral struggled to rebuild over the next several years, but Stano's keep, dubbed Stanograd, has been impressively restored and expanded upon. Tensions have continued between Stamtral and its parent dominion, with border raids and minor skirmishes being fairly common. However, neither side has been willing to launch an all-out war against the other, so the two duchies coexist in an uneasy peace. Stamtral opted not to join the Norwold Confederacy, seeing no real benefit in such an alliance.
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The call to arms of the army of Stamtral is certainly worth taking a look at if you happen to be in Stanograd at the time. The call is an impressive display of pomp and military prowess, involving the entire army of Stamtral attired in their formal uniforms. Even the peasant reserves take part in this annual event, held each summer. Various drills and other precision manoeuvres are performed to the accompaniment of rousing music. Traditionally, lists and other entertainments follow the call to arms, which is widely attended by the peasants of the land.
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The North Hills are a rugged and foreboding borderland inhabited by bloodthirsty humanoids and warlike barbarians. The orc and goblin tribes there may hunt you down just for sport [or even worse, for food! Adik.], and hill trolls may tear you apart on sight. The Gremlish barbarians are not much more accommodating to travellers. We recommend that you avoid this part of the duchy.


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Description of problem:
Currently there is no entry for blacklisting of scsi devices in the default
templates of multipath package.
This makes the user assume to use the following setting convention (which is
in the template for ide drives) for scsi devices also.
The problem is that the same setting for a scsi device can be problematic:
^sd[a] leads both to sda, sdaa, sdab ....
Hence it blacklists other devices where we only wanted to blacklist the single
local sda scsi device.
We propose the inclusion of the following settings in the default templates
for multipath.conf to assist users.
which specifically means to blacklist only and only the sda device.
How reproducible:
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Add as many devices till sdz is reached. the next device would be sdaa
2. Try blacklisting the devices, devnode "sda"
3. It blacklists all devices starting with sda.
Actual results:
It is blacklisting all devices all devices starting with sda
Expected results:
Should blacklist only device sda.
Additional info:
People shouldn't blacklist individual devices this way. Using the devnode method
of blacklisting is fine for knocking out whole types of devices, but since there
is no guarantee that the device registered as /dev/sda on one boot will be
registered as /dev/sda on the next, blacklisting individual devices by devnode
is risky and not recommended. People should blacklist the devices by wwid
instead. I realize that people don't do this often, and unless new devices are
added, it's
really almost never a problem to use the devnode method, but it's still not ideal.
I suppose that I should add a comment saying something like this to the
Thats right. It does make a lot of sense blacklisting devices using the WWID
instead of device names in the multipath.conf file. I am aware of the 'scsi_id'
command which can be used to retrieve the WWID of a SCSI device as in:
'scsi_id -p 0x83 -g -s /block/<SCSI device>
But this command does not always work for local disks (which need blacklisting).
On one of my hosts, the above command gave a blank output. On another one, it
gave the following output:
[root@lnx200-127 ~]# scsi_id -p 0x83 -g -s /block/sda
0:0:0:0: sg_io failed status 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x2
0:0:0:0: sense key 0x5 ASC 0x24 ASCQ 0x0
0:0:0:0: Unable to get INQUIRY vpd 1 page 0x83.
So is there any simple foolproof method to obtain the WWID of a SCSI device?
Apparently "scsi_id -g -u -s /block/<SCSI device>" seems to work fine for all
cases including the ones described above. The unique device id generated by this
command could be used for blacklisting SCSI disks in the multipath.conf file.
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem
described in this bug report. This report is therefore being
closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information
on the solution and/or where to find the updated files,
please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report
if the solution does not work for you.


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MOTD: All that glitters
Guys, I have been OBSESSING over the Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadows since they dropped in Sephora last Christmas. My collection is up to SIX shades now (Gold Goddess, Kitten Karma - my FAVE, Rose Gold Retro, Smoldering Satin, Smoky Storm and Violet Vixen.)
I love the formula of these - super pigmented and quick-drying - but also the versatility. They look just as good all over the lid as they do in the inner corner as a little something extra to your eye look.
In this look, I'm wearing Smoldering Satin in the first half of the lid with MAC Omega and Soft Brown as my transition colors. (And yes, I have lash extensions here - I only wish those were my natural lashes!) Full look below:
- YSL Touche Eclat Blur Primer
- Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in Shade 2
- Benefit Hoola Lite Matte Bronzer
- Benefit Dandelion Box O' Powder Blush
- Jouer Cosmetics Powder Highlighter in Citrine
- MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
- Mac Eye Shadow in Omega
- MAC Eye Shadow in Soft Brown
- Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Smoldering Satin
- Tom Ford Eye Definer Pen in Deeper
- IT Cosmetics Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara in Super Black
- Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara in Black
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Auburn
- Benefit Gimme Brow in Light
- Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Menace


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TENCEL™ and Nature's Cycle
TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers help to maintain environmental balance by being fully integrated into nature´s cycle.
TENCEL™ fibers originate from the renewable raw material wood created by the natural process of photosynthesis. The cellulosic fibers are manufactured using an environmentally responsible production process. Composed of natural material, TENCEL™ fibers are biodegradable and compostable and can fully revert back to nature.
From Forest to Fabric – Botanic Origin
TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers are derived from sustainable wood sources, harvested from certified and controlled sources.
TENCEL™ Modal fibers are mainly manufactured from the renewable raw material beech wood, sourced from sustainable forests in Austria and neighboring countries.
Moreover, wood and pulp used by the Lenzing Group comes from natural forests and sustainably managed plantations.
Sustainable Production of TENCEL™ Lyocell Fibers
TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers have gained a commendable reputation for their environmentally responsible closed loop production process, which transforms wood pulp into cellulosic fibers with high resource efficiency and low environmental impact. This solvent-spinning process recycles process water and reuses the solvent at a recovery rate of more than 99%. Consumers can have the assurance that their fashion choices are not contributing to an adverse impact on the environment.
Environmentally Sound Production Process of TENCEL™ Modal Fibers
Numerous Lenzing innovations have been integrated in the production of TENCEL™ Modal fibers, to make the process environmentally sound. Lenzing strives to safeguard resources for future generations by the use of renewable energy and by the recovery of process chemicals.
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Re: Original Cartridge Question
Posted by John S. on Monday, 12 September 2016, at 2:23 p.m., in response to Re: Original Cartridge Question, posted by frontierwest on Monday, 12 September 2016, at 1:23 p.m.
Perhaps the cases with thongs were used as powder measures for their muzzle loaders? Kind of tough to close the breech on a trapdoor or Sharps with a thong in the way, and the combined pressure and heat and gas escape on firing would likely have make the thong ineffective for repeated use and possibly even a single use.
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Origin of Economics
An ancient times oriental philosopher Kautilya regards economics as a science of state government. The word 'Economics' is derived from the Greek word 'Oeikonomicus'. In Greek word 'Oeiko' means 'households' and 'Nomicus' means 'study'. The word oeikonomics refers to the science of household management. Occidental Greek philosopher Aristotal divided economy into two parts:
- Economy Proper
- science of Supply
- Classical Period (1776-1890)
- Neo-Classical Period (1890-1932)
- Modern Period (1932-onwards)
The famous economists of this period were Adam Smith, T.R. Malthus, J.B. Say, David Ricardo, etc. These economists are pillar of the classical economics. The study of economics in and around wealth and its significance.
Neo-Classical Period (1890-1932)
The famous economists of this period were Alfred Marshall, A.C. Pigou, Carl Marx, etc. The study of economics as the satisfaction or welfare derived from the consumption of material goods.
Modern Period (1932-onwards)
The famous economists of this period were Leonel Robbins, J.M. Keynes, etc. The study of economics for changing the focus of the study are 'wealth and aspect' and 'material welfare' to 'scarcity and choice' and 'human development'.


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We know you will all be arriving in Knoxville to learn more about how to implement efficient ways to capture your outcomes... why risk-adjusting is key when it comes to comparing outcomes... ways to manage and improve your outcomes.... and the new opportunities for marketing your outcomes to people in your community and to payer to improve your payment for services. Please remember what you learn this weekend is not top secret!
Learning is only part of the conference experience, right?
So... we'd like to share a litte bit of Knoxville opportunities for you to enjoy after your learning for the day is done!
Exercise: If you'd like to be in the great outdoors, take advantage of the "Greenway" along the Tennessee River. The staff at the Marriott will love showing you how to get to the Greenway. We suggest you study the map a little bit because it seems to get a little bit tricky near the Second Creek Greenway.
Food: Oh my gosh! TONS of food opportunities in the downtown area. Snag the Downtown Restaurants Guide when you register. You have easy access to the restaurants via the Knoxville trolley.The Knoxville trolley stops right under the pavillion of the front doors of the Marriott. Remember... it makes it runs to downtown and back until 10 pm. If you plan on staying out late, have a back up plan for your return to the hotel.
WiFi: FREE in your room and in the conference rooms!
And because we know, evening discussions are an integral part of any conference. Here are a few options for enjoying a few pints: Downtown Grill & Brewery, Clancy's Tavern, Suttree's High Gravity Tavern, Hops and Hollers.
Entertainment: Market Square should have music and art vendors (depending on the time of the day).
The Dogwood Arts Festival is in Market Square.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Until next time,
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Our new administration has pledged that everything it does will be to make America number one. For some reason that doesn't seem to be working in the category of tourist destinations. Only a month after the inauguration, foreign tourism in the United States is down 6.8%. And it's probably going to get worse. Internet searches for flights to the U.S from locations outside our country are down 17%. This translates to many billions of dollars that will not be spent here. New York City alone takes in $60 billion annually from tourists.
Business travel in the U.S. declined $185 million in the first week after the Executive Order was issued banning travel from seven countries.
If you make your living from hotels, restaurants, transportation, retail stores, tour operations et cetera… good luck.


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Investigation of pain and life satisfaction in older adults
Geriatrics and Gerontology International
Published online on July 28, 2017
Aim The present study aimed to investigate pain and life satisfaction in older adults. Methods This study, which is descriptive in nature, utilized the relational screening model. It was carried out between September 2016 and March 2017, with 387 people aged ≥65 years who were registered in Family Health Centers in Ağrı, a city located in eastern Turkey. Results The participants' mean Geriatric Pain Measure score was 53.23 ± 29.40, indicating moderate pain. The mean Life Satisfaction Scale score was 8.50 ± 5.34, indicating moderate life satisfaction level. The study also found a statistically significant, negative relationship between life satisfaction and geriatric pain. Conclusions An increase in the elderly population brings various health problems. The results of the present study showed that the rate of chronic diseases is very high in older adults. Therefore, pain is one of the most frequently encountered health problems, and it has negative effects on life satisfaction. In conclusion, is it considered that older adults' life satisfaction could increase if their pain is identified and reduced effectively. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2017; ••: ••–••.


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8 Water Saving Tips for your Garden
Get the most of your water by watering smarter and more efficiently. It's easy to save water and still obtain great results.
15 January 2014
- Be water efficient whenever possible. Wash your car on the lawn to water and fertilise the grass at the same time. Car shampoos use phosphates similar to many fertilisers.
- Don't use water when another tool will do the job. Use a rake, broom or outdoor blower to clean paths and driveways rather than a hose.
- Ensure taps, fittings and hoses are not leaking. One leaking tap can waste more than 2,000 litres a month*. To check your home for leaks, turn off every tap and appliance that uses water, then read your water meter. Wait 4 hours and read again. If the meter has ticked over, something's leaking. Use good quality hose fittings, such as Hoselink, that won't leak or break and waste water.
- Only water your lawn when it needs it. If it springs back after stepping on it, it doesn't require watering. When you do water, a good soaking every now and then is preferable to frequent, light watering. Thorough watering encourages deeper roots, giving you a stronger, more drought resistant lawn.
- Water at the right time. Watering your garden in the early morning or evening reduces water loss through evaporation. Don't put the sprinkler on if it's too windy.
- Choose the right plants. Local native varieties and other water wise plants attract wildlife and need less maintenance and watering.
- Mulching plants is key to retaining moisture. As well as reducing evaporation and water run-off, a good quality mulch will also provide nutrients to the plants and restrict weed growth.
- Rain is the ultimate water saver in the garden. You don't need to water when rainfall does the job for you, so make the most of it and be sure to pause irrigation systems.
*Source: http://www.sydneywater.com.au/sw/water-the-environment/what-you-can-do/water-saving-tips/index.htm
Using a sprinkler with multiple spray widths and adjustments ensures water is delivered exactly where it is needed. View Sprinklers
By using a tap timer, you can ensure that watering takes place at the perfect time to ensure maximum soil penetration without evaporation. View Tap Timers
N.B. This article has been written for Australian gardens. If you're reading this from around the world, we do hope you've found it a useful stepping stone for your own further research.
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I would have never considered avoiding watering thI would have never considered avoiding watering the lawn when there's wind. It makes sense to try to keep as much water on the lawn as possible and if it's windy that will prevent the water from reaching the lawn. Using a timer would be a good way to have the sprinklers turn on at the best times.Kendall Everett, 23 July 2016
Thanks!I've been getting everything ready for my new garden. I didn't even think about how I should save water! I'll be sure to have someone inspect my setup to make sure that my sprinkler system isn't leaking or anything. Water is a lot more valuable than it gets credit for, after all! Thanks for sharing!Braden Bills, 29 April 2016
Don't waste waterI think that it is especially important to make sure you choose the right plants for your yard. Especially when planting grass. Making sure there are no leaks in your pipes or fittings will help make sure you don't waste water. However, if you don't have to water your yard or garden as often then you will save even more. To me it is just common sense.James Bergman, 23 January 2016
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New York Irish Band 4
This New York Irish Band is comprised of a Fiddler, Mandolinist and a guitarist, pianist, vocalist that specializes in traditional Irish music ranging from lively jigs and reels to your favorite Irish songs. With over 15 years of professional experience, this duo has performed at countless weddings, parties, and events. They own their own professional sound equipment.
New York Irish Band repertoire
What could be more perfect than a beautiful slow air while walking down the aisle? Their large repertoire of fiddle tunes make perfect cocktail hour music, and what better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day - or any other day! - than with upbeat drinking songs (All For Me Grog, Whiskey In The Jar) and timeless ballads (Fields of Athenrye). They have been known to throw in some U2 or Van Morrison if the situation calls for it. If a full band is needed, this New York Irish Band can expand to a trio, a quartet, or a quintet with an expansive repertoire of Irish tunes as well as classic Rock and Soul hits.


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Conservation@Work is very proud to present the Program for their 2 day Symposium being held in Robertson on 13th and 14th November. They have prestigious and sought after experts in their fields as speakers/presenters and believe that the content of the 2 days will inform and inspire in these challenging times.
- The Program: Program Symposium 2017
- Motivation and reasons why the Symposium is important to hold and attend: download the info: Motivation
- Members of the Rooiberg Breede Conservancy have made their accommodation available for the Delegates at a greatly reduced cost – book early to avoid disappointment.
Download info: ACCOMODATION FOR symposium
- Map to the Skills centre:
Share and forward to whoever you believe may be interested in attending.
Please submit confirmation of attendance to Ingrid by 8th October 2017
Warm Regards
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Why Women Love Crime TV
Crime TV is a guilty pleasure for women the world over. Nobody knows that better than Sharon Martin, producer of Oxygen's Snapped. Sharon has a unique perspective: Snapped exclusively features female killers, which, according to Sharon, brings out the killer in all the ladies who watch. We asked her about murder and social media, Serial, The Jinx, and why women gravitate toward Snapped -- and crime TV in general.
Can you talk about your background, and what initially got you interested in crime investigation television?
I started as a local TV news reporter and part of my beat was covering crimes and trials. So in a way, it's where I started my career. Over the years, I moved from local news to cable news to documentary television. But the common thread is always telling the stories of what happened to people. That's what always interested me about news and what keeps me coming back to Snapped every season.
In your experience, what is it about crime TV that attracts people, and keeps them hooked?
Crime is the ultimate drama. It's high stakes: life and death. And the themes are universal: sin, jealousy, justice. When it's an actual case, those stakes are magnified, because it's not fiction. It's a reminder of the human capacity for evil, for cruelty. Most people want to see the bad guy get what he/she deserves. They also want to know how an ordinary life goes off the rails and takes that turn in to darkness and crime.
How about young women, specifically?
With Snapped, we're focused on the cases involving women. And that makes it easier for young women to relate. The episodes are ultimately about a relationship that goes bad and that's a theme every woman can understand. Nearly everyone has had a moment, where they turned to a friend and said, "I could just kill him." Most people don't mean it. But what pushes it beyond talk to murder? These woman are examples of what not to do, what choices not to make and we see a lot of social media feedback along the lines of "watching these women makes me feel more normal/better about my own life" or even "I need to stop and take a breath before I end up on Snapped."
Regarding the above question, do you think there is any relevance to the fact that the murderers in Snapped are women?
The women we profile are from similar walks of life and close in age to our viewers. For example, Jodi Arias was a woman in her twenties and the kind of woman that most of us have met at least once. What makes someone who seems familiar, do something so heinous? And it makes you think about the women you know: are they one bad choice, one bad day away from doing something similar?
Statistically, women who kill are much more rare than men who kill, so there's a desire to understand their motivations. And there is an assumption that women kill for much more emotional and personal reasons.
Do you have any favorite crime shows – besides Snapped?
Since I work on Snapped all day, I don't watch a lot of crime shows in my down time. When I do watch crime, it's usually fictional crime drama, like BBC's Sherlock (who doesn't love Benedict Cumberbatch?) or Broadchurch or Law & Order: SVU. Though I do sometimes watch in-depth explorations of true crimes, like The Staircase and West of Jackson and The Jinx.
A lot of attention is being turned onto the true crime producer and not just the criminals these days -- with all the controversy and interest surrounding Serial and The Jinx. What has it been like for you to watch all of this unfold in mainstream media?
It's fascinating to follow, since I obviously have a professional interest, but both of those shows were as much about a producer's interaction with a case and its central figure as they were about the story of the crime. They were both really well done, but it's a little different from what we do on Snapped. They spent months, even years focused on a single case. We're profiling a new case in each hour-long episode and we've done nearly 300 shows now. I feel like our responsibility is to present a balanced version of the case each week. We aren't advocating for anyone, just presenting the story so our viewers can make their own judgments. And over the years, we've learned that very few cases are simple. People are complicated, their lives are messy and when someone commits a crime there is rarely a smoking gun.
Do you think crime TV is here to stay? Given all the added attention, what do you think is in the future of crime television?
Crime is part of the human experience and telling those stories is as old as time. The story of Cain and Abel is a crime story, a murder. Someone gave me an old book about the historical tales of women who killed, from ancient Greece up through the 1800's. They were the pre-cursors to the women of Snapped. In a perfect world, there would be no crime stories to tell, but as long as people kill, someone will tell the story and someone will listen. When we started Snapped more than 10 years ago, there weren't any other shows focused on women who commit crimes. Now there are quite a few.
Has the nature of your investigation methods, and the nature of crime itself changed since the advent of social media?
We started to see social media appearing several seasons ago, especially in cases with teenagers and MySpace. And that's only increased in recent years. Just this month, the Snapped: Social Media episode aired—featuring three cases of crimes that were a direct result of disputes that started via social media. It's such a big part of modern life that it's inevitable that it becomes part of the police investigation. It's a huge piece of finding out more about the victims and accused in these cases for the police and for documentary teams. And for us, it becomes another avenue to find and reach out to people involved in the cases.
Sneak Peek 'Snapped: She Made Me Do It' premiering September 9 at 10/9c!


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Home to nearly 7,000 exotic animals that represent more than 500 species, the Fort Worth Zoo spends more than $1 million a year feeding all of its wild residents. That's why we need your help! You can "adopt" one of the Zoo's animals to contribute to its care and feeding for one full year.
Do I actually get to take the animal home with me?
No. The Fort Worth Zoo's adoption program is a symbolic adoption and the animal will remain at the Zoo.
Will anyone else adopt this animal?
Yes. It takes more than one adoption to feed and care for an animal all year. All adoptions support the care and feeding of the animal residents at the Zoo.
Can I name my adopted animal?
No. All our Zoo residents have names and we are more than happy to add it to your certificate upon request.
How quickly will my adoption package arrive?
Adoption packages usually arrive within 10 business days via U.S. mail. Please let us know if you have a rush situation and we will do our best to accommodate you. You may also pick up your adoption package from the lobby of our Administrative Building #1, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Adoption packages are not available for shipment outside of the U.S.
May I purchase an adoption onsite at the Zoo?
No. All adoptions must be done online or over the phone.
How long does my adoption last?
Each adoption lasts for one year but our animal family would love to have your continued support. When your year is up, you may renew your adoption online or over the phone.
Questions? Contact Adrienne Pingel.
phone: 817-759-7372
fax: 817-759-7501
Available to Texas residents only. The Fort Worth Zoo is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization. Contributions are deductible for federal and state income tax purposes as provided by law. For more information, please contact the development department.
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