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Nick Fallon, private investigator, gets a rude awakening when his past life unexpectedly catches up with him. Four years earlier, Nick, then a member of the Pittsburgh Police Department, was instrumental in arresting Francisco Garcia, a drug dealer and cold-blooded murderer.
Now, Garcia has escaped from death-row, intent on making good his threat of reprisal for the death of his son in the shootout that brought down his notorious empire---a confrontation that also claimed the life of Nick's close friend, Sam Valance.
Nick, only too aware of Garcia's ruthless and cunning tactics, fears for the safety of his family and his lover, Eric Jamieson. Nick knows in order to protect those he loves he cannot, for one moment afford to let down his guard, until Garcia is either apprehended---or dead.
A Deadly Game is an erotic thrill ride, filled with danger, excitement and suspense.
Chapter One
Laguna Beach. California
The early morning sun, rising in the east behind the hills and canyons that separate the town of Laguna Beach from the rest of Orange County, spilled its light onto the calm waters of the Pacific Ocean, touching the whitecaps with silver as they broke gently on shore. It was early October, but a Santa Ana condition had kicked in the day before, bringing a warm, dry, off-shore wind from the desert that could already be felt, despite the fact it was not yet six a.m.
The runner on the beach churned up the sand as he ran with a long, loping style. Tall, broad shouldered, with lean, hard muscles gleaming under a fine layer of perspiration, he drew admiring glances from the scattering of men and women likewise engaged in their early morning exercise. As he approached Main Beach he stopped, wiped the perspiration from his eyes, then pulling off his tank top, he ran into the ocean before diving headfirst beneath the waves. He swam with strong, sure strokes against the tide, enjoying the coolness of the water, feeling energized by the tugging of the riptide. For a time, he floated on his back on top of the rolling waves, gazing up at the azure sky, his mind turned off to the rigors he knew the day would eventually bring him. This he considered his just reward for getting out of bed at the crack of dawn and running for an hour every day.
The roar of a speedboat's engine close by shattered the early morning quiet, and he was caught in the undulating wake created by its passing. His reverie interrupted, he flipped himself over, and with a strong kick of his legs, headed back to shore.
Nick Fallon waded from the water and stood for a moment surveying the pleasant view in front of him, his hazel eyes squinting against the glare of the morning sun. From his vantage point, he could look across the sand to the boardwalk and the green swath of grass beyond, dominated by palm and cypress trees. At this time of day, the town was still quiet, affording him a relatively relaxed run back up the hill to the apartment he shared with his lover, Eric. He bent to pick up his tank top, shaking the sand from it then using it to wipe his face and chest, before he set off at a leisured pace toward home.
Nick and Eric had moved to Laguna from New York the year before, mostly at Eric's urging, but also so that Nick could take advantage of the offer from Jeff Stevens to become his business partner in Stevens' Investigations, a thriving private investigative business. Jeff had insisted he needed help with his ever increasing client base, and had dispelled Nick's notion that he'd be bored with the on-the-surface sedate Orange County lifestyle. Nick had learned very quickly that all is rarely as it appears to be, and that wealth and refinement do not necessarily go hand-in-hand. Some of the more lurid cases of larceny and fraud were perpetrated by the extremely well heeled of society. Greed, not need, was their motivation. Still, that's what kept people like him and Jeff, along with the police force for that matter, in business.
Jeff and his lover Peter Brandon, a celebrated local artist, had taken off on a well-deserved vacation, leaving Nick in charge of the investigative business and Eric looking after Peter's art gallery in downtown Laguna. They'd be in Europe for a month, maybe longer if they weren't needed for any urgent business back home. Rounding the corner of the apartment building, Nick bounded up the steps and flung open the front door.
"Hey, stud!" Eric smiled at him from beneath the towel he was using to dry his light brown hair. He was naked, and Nick paused for a moment to drink in the sight of his boyfriend's lightly tanned, lithe and compact body. In New York, where they had met two years before, Eric had been a paramedic, a job that had kept him in great physical shape. Now that he had what he called the "cushy life," managing Peter Brandon's art gallery in town, he worried about getting soft and had joined a nearby gym to keep himself toned, working out regularly with Peter and Andrew, a mutual friend. From the look of things, Nick thought carnally, it was paying off.
"You're the stud," he whispered. His voice husky with desire, he pulled Eric's smooth skinned, still damp body into his arms, and delivered a scorching kiss to his mouth.
"Those early morning runs sure seem to agree with you," Eric gasped when they came up for air. With a sensuous curl of his lips, he ran his tongue over Nick's left nipple, tasting the salt from the sea mingled with the sweat of his body. "Mmm…look at you. You're all sweaty, and I'm suddenly all horny—"
Nick pulled him closer. "I can take care of that for you."
"I knew there was something I liked about you," Eric said, wrapping his arms around Nick's neck and pulling him in for another long and hungry kiss.
Later, after they had showered together, Eric made some pancakes while Nick perused the morning paper. "Jeez," he muttered, looking at a gruesome photograph of yet more carnage in the Middle East. "When the hell are we ever going to get some good news?" His eyes were suddenly riveted to a piece on an inside page:
Death Row Inmate Escapes From Pa. State Prison:
Francisco Garcia, sentenced to death three years ago for the drug related murders of two Pittsburgh homicide detectives, escaped from prison yesterday during a riot that prison officials are now calling a smoke screen to cover the escape…
"Aw, shit—" Nick exclaimed.
Eric turned to look at him with concern. "What is it?"
Nick closed the paper quickly. "Nothing."
"Nothing? 'Aw shit' about nothing?" Eric narrowed his light blue eyes. "I can see on your face it's a lot more than nothing."
Nick rose from the table. "I gotta get dressed and get to the office."
"Nick." Eric advanced on him, his eyes glittering. "You do not get to do this, my friend. You are not skipping out of here without telling me what just bothered you. That was the deal remember? Anytime we have a problem, we share."
"Eric," Nick groaned. "Don't push this. I really don't want to talk about it right now. Later, maybe…"
Eric could not quite conceal the hurt look that shadowed his face, but he turned away quickly and went back to the stove. "Pancakes to go then?"
"Eric, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to piss you off."
"But ya did, Blanche. Ya did!" Eric tried to keep his voice light as he imitated Bette Davis, then he turned round to look at Nick and smiled. "Okay—tell me when you want to."
Nick took him in his arms. "Thanks Eric. I love you, you know."
Eric kissed Nick's chin. "I know. Now go do what you have to do."
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Nick pulled into his allotted space outside the office he and Jeff shared. For a moment he sat in the car, mulling things over in his mind, then with a sigh he climbed out and pushed his way through the heavy glass doors that led into the reception area.
"Hi, Nick." Monica Kwan, their secretary, gave him a wave as he entered.
"Monica. Any messages?"
Monica gave him a shrewd look. "That kind of day already?" She handed him a couple of telephone messages.
"Mmm." The smile he started became a grimace as he thought of the calls he had to make. "I'll be on the phone for a time. Just take messages. Okay?"
"You got it."
"Thanks, Monica." He went into his office and closed the door behind him quietly. He looked over at Jeff's empty desk and wished like hell his partner was sitting there so he could talk with him. Jeff was the kind of guy who remained calm under attack, resilient when pushed, and usually had a sensible spin on situations that seemed crazy at times. Nick felt he could certainly use some of that calmness right about now. Francisco Garcia somewhere out there on the loose. This was not good. Not good at all. He punched in a number on his phone, then sat back listening to the ringing tone.
"Detective Hawkins."
"Andy, it's Nick Fallon."
"So you heard, huh?"
"Read about it in the paper this morning."
"How are you?"
"Okay. Yourself?"
"Fine, until all this shit happened. Margo's threatening to take the kids over to her mother's 'til he's caught."
"That might not be a bad idea, Andy."
"You think he's crazy enough to try something?"
"Yes, I do. You know what he threatened to do when we brought him down, and you know he's capable of just about anything. The guy's a killer first and a homicidal maniac second."
"Jesus," Andy blew the word out on a long breath.
"What's the word, anyway? How did Garcia manage this?"
"Beats me—he was on death row. It should never have happened."
"He had inside help then."
"That'd be my guess. They've got search teams all over the state looking for him of course."
"Let's hope they get lucky." Nick drummed his fingers on his desktop as he spoke. "Andy, make sure you take precautions there. Don't go anywhere alone. I have a bad feeling about this. Garcia—that son-of-a-bitch is clever."
"Not so clever. He got caught."
"And we got lucky, Andy. Don't forget, he still managed to take out two of ours."
Andy was silent for a while then he said, "Maybe I should take Margo and the kids to her mother's house."
"Good idea."
Nick felt like saying he should have done it right away, but Andy was a stubborn guy who thought he could handle anything that came along—even someone like Garcia. Nick wasn't so sure he could, but he didn't want to voice that opinion right then.
"So, you don't have to worry way out there in sunny California, right?"
"Andy, just watch your back. If you hear anything, let me know. Okay?"
"You bet."
"And tell Margo I said hello."
He hung up and rose slowly from his desk chair to look out of the window at the now bustling activity on Coast Highway. Pittsburgh sure seemed a long way away, he thought. Once it had been his home, where he had gone to school, to college, to work, and where he and his family and friends had gathered to celebrate birthdays and Thanksgivings. Where he had met Martin and lived with him for close to ten years. And then all that had changed in such a short space of time. Martin had died in a plane crash, and Francisco Garcia, along with his henchmen, had shot two of Nick's associates to death. Yes, they had brought the gang down, but at a terrible price.
Nick had never really been able to find closure in the death of his lover and friends. His move to New York and his year with the NYPD had helped because it had brought Eric into his life. That he had found a man as loving and as caring as Eric had seemed to him, at the time, to be something of a miracle. Nick knew he wasn't the easiest guy to live with. He could be quick-tempered, pig-headed, sullen even—but Eric rarely seemed fazed by Nick's moods. Sometimes, showing a great deal of patience, he would just wait quietly for the mood to pass, then other times he would use humor or start a lively discussion to distract Nick.
And then there was the sex, or rather the lovemaking, as Nick preferred to call it. Those moments of sheer bliss when they were alone together, when they could express their love for one another, making everything seem right and worthwhile. That was why he could not tell Eric of what he had read in the paper that morning. He would have to eventually of course, but right then, he had felt that cold shudder of fear when someone you cherish might just be taken away. In the years since Garcia's trial, Nick had almost forgotten the man's existence. Now, the events of the past had come back to haunt him.
Francisco Garcia was a cold, lethal killer with many options for revenge. Nick knew there was a network of like killers in almost every section of the country—there just for the paying. Garcia had vowed revenge on the men who had brought him, and his empire, down.
But there was a greater need for vengeance in Garcia's heart, because of the fact that his son had died in the shootout that had claimed the lives of the two detectives. Nothing would appease him, he had said at his trial. His soul would never rest until his son's killers had all been destroyed.
That meant Andy Hawkins—and Nick Fallon.
Nick was worried about Andy's being on the front line. If Garcia was not apprehended in the next couple of days, it put his friend's life in a great deal of danger. Nick did not doubt for one moment that Garcia would attempt to carry out his threat. Despite the man's need for obscurity at this point in his escape, no matter how risky it would be for him to get close to a police detective, Nick innately knew that Garcia would gladly take that risk. He had seen him in court, railing against those who had "murdered" his son. The man's eyes, small, dark and glittering with hate had met Nick's from the other side of that crowded courtroom, and Nick had been left slightly shaken by the malevolence in the prolonged stare Garcia had cast upon him.
Garcia had been sentenced to death, but it had not stopped him from delivering his own sentence on the two remaining men he considered guilty of taking his son's life. Before he was led away in the shackles he had worn during his entire trial, Garcia had pronounced his judgment across the courtroom on those who had taken his son's life. His son would be avenged, he had yelled as he was hustled out amid a rush of reporters and photographers, intent on capturing the moment for the headlines of the day.
Nick could still see the photograph that had appeared in the paper later that day. Andy and himself, standing side by side in the courtroom under a headline that had screamed, "Garcia Threatens Arresting Detectives!" The reporters had a field day recounting Garcia's threats and promises to "seek out and destroy the men who had taken his young son's life." Nick knew that the cops in Pittsburgh would be doing everything they could to find the escaped prisoner, but would it be enough? He also knew that Andy would be given protection until Garcia was caught and back behind bars once more. But what if Andy let his guard down before that happened, and what if Garcia could get through the protection?
"Christ," he muttered, running his hand through his dark brown hair. There were just too many possibilities, and all of them not good. Garcia was clever. Clever enough to engineer his escape from a maximum security prison and still be on the loose. Nick did not like the feeling he was getting from this. Instinctively, he knew this was going to be bad. Returning to his desk, he pulled a name from his Rolodex and quickly dialed the number. After a couple of rings, a voice with strong nasal overtones answered.
"Tom Carradine."
"Tom—Nick Fallon."
When Nick was still a detective with the Pittsburgh Police Department he, and a couple of his associates, had used Carradine as an informant. Once upon a time, Carradine too had been a police officer. He'd been fired several years before for taking bribes. The popular opinion among his fellow officers was that Tom was not a bad guy, just stupid. He'd managed to get a private investigator's license, but his propensity for trying to make a quick buck frequently got him into trouble. On one occasion, when a man he was dealing with turned ugly, he'd run to Nick for help. Nick had stepped in and made the man back off, earning Carradine's undying loyalty—or at least as loyal as Tom Carradine could ever be.
"Hey, Nick…" Carradine's voice took on a wary edge. "What's up?"
"Garcia escaped from prison."
"I heard."
"What else have you heard?"
"Nothin'—too early yet. All's I heard was what you read in the papers. Looks like an inside job, so they say."
"It had to be, Tom. And he has to have people helping him on the outside. I need a favor."
"Talk to the people you know. Anything you hear, get back to me right away."
"I mean it, Tom. Don't forget what you owe me. I'm pulling in all my markers on this one. Andy's right there in the line of fire. You hear anything, you let me know. Got that?"
A deep sigh sounded on the other end. "Okay," came the mumbled reply. "But Nick… Garcia…man…he's—"
"I know what he is, Tom," Nick said, his voice harsh. "I know only too well what he is. That's why I need you on this. Andy's life could depend on what you can find out. You owe him too, don't forget."
"I don't forget. Okay, I'll be in touch." Carradine paused then asked, "You all right?"
"I'm fine, Tom. Just help me with this one." Nick put the phone down and sank back in his chair. He closed his eyes…and let himself remember.


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So over the holidays, I was back in the UK, and managed to go to a good few games including Reading away, Fulham away, and Man Utd home. Being able to watch the team you love play Premier League football, is amazing for any fan, but when you have come from where Swansea have, it makes it even better. To be able to see the team line up against Manchester United is quite something.
Now when I was young, I tried supporting Spurs for a while, being closer than Swansea, but having a lot of family connections to Swansea, by the age of 14 or so, I was fully fledged. It meant home games were 4 hour drives, and so away games were the norm. I always loved the away games, just as the atmosphere was always better than at home, just as the people dedicated enough to drive around country make a lot more racket, and probably drink a load more than most people at home.
So nowadays I know some people wonder why I have such an obsession with football, and Swansea, so I thought I would take you through a bit of a history. I found this video which helps tell the story very well.
When I was just born, that season the swans managed to go from the 4th to 1st division with 3 successive promotions, and so in 1981 we were in the old first division. They finished 6th in a very respectable first season, but the next year managed to go back down as fast as they rose. All of which means I joined the party when the swans were between the 3rd and 4th divisions. So going to games at the Vetch we would have crowds of 2-4000 would be the norm, with the wind rattling off Swansea bay, and making the great old ground, at times freezing, but it always had a special something. The north bank was always making a great atmosphere. Looking back, it would be great to have some standing sections again. It would easily sort out the capacity issues we have now, and no one would be complaining about people standing.
I remember going to a good few games in grounds like Leyton Orient, Brentford, Fulham, a cup game at Newcastle, all kinds of places. One of the best was probably wycombe away when we got to Wembley for the final of the Autoglass in 1994. It had a low roof, so made a hell of a racket. That final was a great day out, watching the Swans in front of so many fans, its a game I will never forget.
In the coming years, we had many well documented problems at the board level, which came to a head with the Hull game, where if we had lost, we would have dropped into the non league. 10 years ago that was. Luckily for us, we had James Thomas playing, who scored a hat trick including one of the best finishes you will ever see, for his 3rd. We got on the pitch afterwards, and stayed up, with Brian Flynn at the helm.
Watch that finish. That team included Alan Tate, Leon Britton and Roberto Martinez all of whom have done amazing things with the team.
We then had Kenny Jacket in charge who got us up before Roberto Martinez took the reins, and got us up again, and by this time we were playing amazing football, with Lee Trundle the star.
Then of course Poalo Sousa introduced some defensive solidness before Brendan Rodgers got back to the Tiki Taka football and got us into the promised land, via the play offs at wembley. Again, an unforgettable day. He has obviously now gone to Liverpool and we have God in charge. Well Michael Laudrup but he might as well be the way he turns players into stars. He probably turns up with water before a game, and at full time has turned it to wine, thats the talent of the man.
This video shows the amazing journey we have been on, and makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end. Even if your not a swans fan, have a watch, and enjoy…
And so in 10 years, we have gone from 4 points a drift at the bottom of the 4th division to 8th in the Premier League, playing some of the best football the premier league has ever seen, and week in week out we are graced by this guy in a Swans shirt. He will probably go for big money in Summer, and if he does, good luck to him, as he is the best player I have seen play for us i think, so am thankful for everything he has done for putting us on the map.
This was the Reading game. Last time I was here for a game, we oct 7-0. Enjoy the good times.

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This album "KING DIAMOND THEM" is s the third album recorded by the Danish Heavy Metal / Thrash Metal singer: "King Diamond" (ex Mercyful Fate)
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This album "KING DIAMOND THEM OIS" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by King Diamond.
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"Anders Allhage" (Guitars) mostly known under the alias: "Andy LaRocque" and is best known as guitarist with King Diamond. He started his musical career in the Swedish "Swedish Beauty" aka "Swedish Erotica" and E.F. Band he moved in 1985-1986 to play with the "King Diamond" band.
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(bass, guitars) is one of the cornerstones of the development of Heavy Metal from Denmark. He performed as Hasse "Hal" Patino in the band "
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Hasse "Hal" Patino (bass, guitars) is one of the cornerstones of the development of Heavy Metal from Denmark. He performed as Hasse "Hal" Patino in the band " Maltese Falcon ", before joining Geisha in 1988. After the split of Geisha he went together with Pete Blakk to join the King Diamond band.
Kim Bendix Petesen better known by his stage name King Diamond, is a Danish heavy metal musician. As a vocalist, he is known for his extensive vocal range, in particular his usage of falsetto. He started his career in 1974 with a band called Brainstorm and has since performed with Black Rose, Brats, Danger Zone, Mercyful Fate and the eponymous King Diamond.
Micael Kiriakos Delaoglou alias Mikkey Dee started his long career in 1985 with King Diamond, switched to Dokken in 1990, followed by Motorhead and Scorpions today.
Öle Lundgren - photographer for the "King Diamond" albums: Abigail, Them, and "Fatal Portrait".
Pete Blakk has many years of experience by playing in Danish and Swedish Heavy Metal bands. After Geisha split-up he joined "King Diamond" followed by "Blakk Metal"
Roberto Falcao is producer and sound engineer of the first King Diamond record "No Presents for Christmas" on later "King Diamond" albums, he is guest playing the keyboards.
Thomas Holm started his career as art designer in the early 1980's and has done the album covers for bands like: Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Spartan Warrior, Dark Heart.
Thorbjorn Jorgensen a Swedish illustrator and graphic designer and member/founder of the Studio Dzyan in Malmö. Thorbjorn has been working on all the artwork for the albums of Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, S.P.O.C.K, Lord Belial and many others.
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Music Genre:Thrash Metal
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The album: "KING DIAMOND THEM" was produced by: King Diamond, Andy La Rocque, Roberto Falcao
Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Robert Falcoa
This album was recorded at: M.M.C Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark
Album cover design: Studio Dzyan, Thomas Holm, Thorbjorn
Album cover photography: Ole Lundgren, Frasse Franzen
Label Information:Roadrunner RR 9550 1
Record Format:12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram
Year & Country:1981 MANUFACTURED IN THE NETHERLANDS / MADE IN HOLLAND
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This album "From the Depths of Hell Red Vinyl" is an unofficial (bootleg) album of this band Mercyfull Fate. Limited to 500 copies reissue on red vinyl. Classic and ultra hard to find semi official Mercyful Fate fan club recordings. Originally released for a short period in the mid 1980s.Show Details
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In Conclusion, make sure that the activities stated in the deal are the ones that you will enjoy. Otherwise, you will not have the kind of vacation that you are looking forward to.
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I know I need a little pick me up and free stuff always makes me happy, so I thought I'd make a little center you may be able to use before the end of the year. I created a center that not only reviews addition but also the concepts of odd and even. Click below to download. :) Happy Teaching All!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week: A Gift For YOU!
Math Center 04 May 2011
Hope you all are having an excellent week! I'm not sure my students know that it's Teacher Appreciation week because they are CR----AAAAZY this week, but who wouldn't be if you've been stuck inside for 2 straight weeks due to icky old rain? I'm about to build an ark and float on down to Florida or somewhere with sunshine.
Posted by Michelle at 9:52 PM
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I can't get it to download. DANG!!!ReplyDelete
Try it again. I reduced the file size! Hopefully it worksReplyDelete
Cute, helpful and I had no problems. Thanks so much!ReplyDelete
What a SWEET center! And so sweet of you to share!ReplyDelete
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Thank you, it is super cute. Love it!ReplyDelete
Michelle you are wonderful! I hope you feel appreciated, because you totally deserve it!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the download-- it is darling! :)
thank you so much! love it!!! my son is in first grade and I just printed it and showed him and he thinks its cool!ReplyDelete
Thank You!! I love the colors!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing! I love it!ReplyDelete
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Winter garbage and recycling tips
Holiday schedule changes, how to set out your holiday tree, and what to do with extra holiday trash.Read More…
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Q: Are green cardboard berry containers recyclable?
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Q: Who's my garbage company?
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Q: Do the numbers on plastics mean they're recyclable?
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Whatta ya know...the Boca Grande Community Center has computer access now! Had to share two things with you this morning before I hit the beach. Our wedding anniversary is tomorrow, and we are certainly feelin' the love...but not that kind of love! We're talking the love of those friendly little black bugs with the orange heads that often fly around attached in pairs, thus their name "lovebugs". As we were driving down here yesterday, DH was moaning and groaning about the inordinate amount of lovebugs that seemed to be covering our windsheild, but that was nothing compared to what we see here on the island. Ever seen that old movie "The Amityville Horror"? If you have, you'll remember the flies. Now, replace those flies with lovebugs. That's what we have.
OH.....MY......GOSH......I have never seen so many lovebugs in one place as I did on our screened-in backporch when we went in the condo. Yikes! Anywho, we're dealing, and we keep repeating the mantra, "Lovebugs don't bite" to the girls, especially since we also are getting quite a few of the friendly little creatures inside the house and they are even on the beach. Wanna know where lovebugs came from? Click here!
And now some sad news to report for those of you familiar with Boca and its storied residents. Becky, I went on our usual walk this morning and went by to give Ziggy a smooch for you. I'm very sorry to report that Ziggy has left us for piggy Heaven. She died January 6, 2007; there is a little memorial on her pen. I shed a few tears! For the rest of you, Ziggy was BG's resident pot-bellied big; she was 15 years old when she died. This time last year, she was up to about 300 lbs. Her best friend was Jack the duck, who was often seen riding on her back. They both lived at Whidden's Marina, which is by far the quirkiest place on the island. Whidden's now has two new pigs, Kizzy and Malla, sister pigs born Oct 31, 2006, who both have their own pet ducks. Don't know the ducks' names yet since no one but that scraggly old cat was around this morning. Miss you down here, Bec!
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Visual Studio Extensions for Sharepoint v1.3 CTP released
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By Sonam Dorjee, Toronto
It is incredible to have read many thoughtful write-ups on the 2016 Sikyong election and its candidates from all spectrums of ideological thinking in the Tibetan politics in exile; captivating perspectives on candidates' stand, ideas, and manifestos are well-expressed. The uploaded interviews and panel discussions programs on the web are remarkably well-done in terms of highlighting candidate's strengths and weaknesses before the voters. More interestingly, a discussion on Sikyong Candidates on social media, mainly on the Facebook, is by far the best to have followed for its interactivity benefits to the Facebook users. However, amidst all of the above positive things happening in our cherished democratic process, absence of a female Sikyong candidate is apparent; the prospects of having a female Sikyong seems to have been conveniently written-off from our vibrant Tibetan politics in exile.
The discussion on female participation in the Tibetan politics in exile is nothing new to the Tibetan community. In the mid 1960's, a positive step was taken to ensure representation of female deputies in the then Commission of Tibetan People's Deputies (CTPD), reserving one seat for a woman from each of the three traditional regions in Tibet. The seat reservation policy was implemented from the 2nd through 7th CTPD term. However, in 1974, the reservation for women in CTPD was eliminated; as a result, from 1982 to 1990, no female deputies were elected to the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE). The present Charter of Tibetans in Exile reserves two seats for women from each of the three traditional regions, a total of six reserved spots are available for women in the TPiE. The 15th TPiE term has 8 female deputies representing three traditional regions of Tibet, which is still just above the reserve quota for women in the TPiE.
A historical analysis on female's representation in the Kashag is imperative to emphasize the under-representation of females in the Kashag (Executive). According to information available on the Tibet.net website, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) had 76 Kalons (Cabinet Ministers), including Kalon Tripas, in the past and eight Cabinet Ministers (including Sikyong) are the incumbents.
Of the total 84 Kalons, only 9 Kalons or 11% of them were/are female Kalons; two of them are the incumbents in the present Kashag. Further analysis shows that only 6 female individuals or 7% were ever appointed as Kalons, as Kasur Jetsun Pema la and Kasur Rinchen Khando Choegyal la had served as Kalons for three terms and two terms respectively. The appointment of female Kalons began only in the mid 1990's, during the 8th Kashag term. The female representation in the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile does not fare well either, nor in the Central Tibetan Administration bureaucratic circle in Dharamsala. Apparently, not a single female Secretary is currently heading the departments of Central Tibetan Administration.
Since the direct election of Kalon Tripa in 2001, we have witnessed the leadership style of Trisur Samdhong Rinpoche, an ardent follower of a Gandhian philosophy. In the last four years or so, we have seen a Harvard graduate, Dr. Lobsang Sangay's leadership style and his policies. Has the turn now come for a female Sikyong to bring forth new set of leadership style and policies to resolve Tibet issue? Are we ready and prepared for a paradigm shift in power to a female Sikyong? Around the world, whether it is in the business or politics, women are increasingly taking on important leadership roles. In the context of our present exile status, it would be interesting to see a female Sikyong and the type of responses from the international political leaders, especially the Chinese leaders. Negotiation process with the Chinese leadership is at its lowest level now; the situation inside Tibet is deteriorating at an alarming rate with desperate Tibetans continuing to take their own precious lives. In light of that, will 'Her Excellency' be able to thaw the strained relationship between Dharamsala and CCP?
The Tibetan community in exile has quite a few viable and eligible woman leaders who could make excellent Sikyong. Two individuals come to mind, both dynamic and well-experienced: the incumbent female Kalons for Home and Information & International Relations – Kalon Dolma Gyari and Kalon Dekyi Chhoyang. Both currently hold important portfolios and, more importantly, they are fully committed to our Just Cause. Kalon Dolma Gyari has been actively contributing to the Tibetan struggle in various capacities for the past 30 plus years; served as Deputy Speaker of the Doetsok (parliament) three times. She is well-educated and has a proven track record of possessing excellent relationship building skills, particularly among Indian politicians. Kalon Dekyi Chhoyang is also highly educated, fluent in 4 languages (Tibetan, French, English and Chinese) and has been actively associated with the Tibetan community in the West from a very young age. She has been in Tibet for her research work in the Amdo region. Her track record as Kalon for Information & International Relations is impressive and has made good stride in garnering international support on the issue of Tibet in the last four years. So, I am confident that either of the two can be a foreseeable leader for Resolving Tibet Issue with their vast experiences.
Talking of a maturity in the Tibetan democratic process, a transition of power to a female Sikyong in 2016 would mark a milestone in Tibet's history. The existing five Sikyong candidates could continue running after their vote, should either one declare their candidature for the Sikyong during 2016 election. It is still not too late for them to declare their candidature or any associations to propose their names for the 2016 Sikyong election – it will certainly bring about an election coup in the 2016 general election! We should support them, if they become Sikyong candidates - not on the basis of their gender, but on their merits and for the potential change of leadership style. A female Sikyong could be an excellent role model for aspiring Tibetan women to become Kalons and Chithues in future. Women empowerment can only be possible if we encourage and support them for taking active participation in Tibetan politics in exile.
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Driftbusters March Newsletter
If you were not out in Deadwood for the Governors ride and club ride you missed out on some good riding. There were a lot of people that canceled out thinking that the snow conditions were poor out in the hills. The conditions were considerably better than anyone would have expected. There were 86 people registered for the ride and the ride was 55 miles long going south out of Harding camp. It was a good time and I appreciate all of the attendance from our club.
At the March club meeting that we are having the club needs to have nominations for the following positions.
2 – Board members, the board member position is a 2 year term (Brent Fischer and Evan Halvorson's terms are up).
1 – Treasurer, as long as you would like
1 – Secretary, as long as you would like
1 – President Elect, one year and one as president of the club
The club is appreciative of the people that have filled the spots in the past and looking forward to those that are going to take these spots and I would like to say thank you in advance.
The reaction sled and trailer both have had bids that were turned in and they did meet the minimum dollar requirements so both pieces of equipment have new homes.
The last meeting of the year will be April 6th. at 7:30pm at the Pizza Ranch. The election will be finalized during this meeting.
The Pizza swim party will be April 9th at the Super 8 east with swimming starting at 1pm and pizza served at 5:30pm. Contact Wanda Gelling at 605-216-2349 if you plan on attending so she knows how many pizza's to order.
Our fall membership drive and camp out is scheduled for the weekend of Sept 15th at Wylie Park and this will be for registered club members and club members that would like to pay their dues also. For more information watch the Driftbusters web site or facebook.
The next meeting will be in Frederick at the Titan restaurant on March 2nd at 7:30pm so show up early for supper.
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Um...ok, maybe not.
I officiate at funerals pretty regularly, if not frequently, and we attend those as a family, so Jack is pretty familiar with the whole 'death' concept.
But this last year and a half has been one of rather more intense focus on death. Over the course of 12 months, we said goodbye to 21 or 22 people. (After a while, I stopped counting.)
The year of deaths gave us many opportunities to think about and talk about death, with each other and with Jack.
It all started around the 18th of December 2007 and I had hoped that the curtain have been lowered on the epoch with the births of grandchildren to two close friends a few months ago.
And then on Saturday, as we returned home to water the garden on our way between Solstice adventures, we found a bunny flopping around in the back yard. It clearly had a broken leg and there was blood on its fur. While I watered the garden, Jack watched it and murmured encouragement, and then offered it lettuce from our garden and some water in a cup.
We discussed how Hazel had had a similar injury, in Watership Down, and we decided to name out little friend hazel so maybe some of that healing luck would be spread to him. But we can't afford a vet bill right now, so all we could do was wish the poor little thing luck. We did agree that if it managed to survive until next day, we would see whether the Rabbit Rescue can help with a wild bunny. (They mostly rescue tame rabbits from what I understand.)
By the time we got back at 9pm, though, there was no sign at all of our little Hazel. Jack and I decided to believe that he had made it back to his warren, and that he was now resting safely and healing, but we know and discussed that he is even more vulnerable to predators while he can't run away and that he could die from his injury.
Hazel turned out to be a herald, though. Early Sunday morning, we learned that Rod's older brother is within days of ending his fight with the cancer that has ravaged his body. And so the topic of death comes back. Far from being afraid, our little pagan boy is accepts death as a part of the cycle in a way that will be harder to do for most of us adults.
He spent much of yesterday singing dirges about his own death and his next life, and proclaiming that he's pretty sure that Uncle Carl has more time before he leaves. He told me at dinner, if Dad seems kinda quiet, it's because his brother is dying and he's sad.
Death. Yup. BIG topic of conversation lately.
So, how do you talk to a kid, a pagan kid, about death? First of all, it will come up sooner or later. No need to rush things. It might be an animal by the side of the road. It might be a book they read. It might, knock wood, be something far closer to home. But the questions start.
What does 'dead' mean?, Are you going to die? When? When will he come back? Does it hurt to die? Will I die?Next, be careful to answer the questions the child is asking. Understand that as emotionally loaded as these questions are for us, to children, they are no different than other questions they ask to try to understand their world and depending on their age, the questions may be more mechanical and less existential than you might be expecting. Answer the question at hand, and don't overwhelm him or her with a lot of heavy emotional and intellectual stuff. When they're ready for that, they will ask.
It's important not to put your children off when they ask these hard questions. The best you can do is answer patiently, gently, and consistently, as many times as the child asks. (If their timing really sucks, explain that this is not a good time for that discussion, but be sure to get back to them within a short time with an opening to ask again.)
Once the questions start, there is no perfect answer.
The physical facts of death are pretty straightforward. Death is final. We all die eventually. Whether it hurts depends on how we die. Generally, we don't know exactly when our turn to die will come.
The harder questions, "why do we die? What happens to us after we die? Why does everyone cry when people die" The answers to those will depend a lot on what you believe about death. Whatever you say, how you feel about death, your fear or comfort, is going to be communicated to your child much more strongly than anything in your words. The best thing to do is to decide ahead of time what you think about death. If you can't deal with that (and many people can't go there) then decide what you want your child to believe.
You should probably base your answers on your spiritual path. Death is a very emotional topic, and if you try to wing it in the moment, your answers can be pretty confused and confusing and children ask again and again to see whether they understood. If your answer keeps changing, it doesn't help.
Our beliefs include reincarnation, and that has made it easier to answer Jack's questions.
What does "dead" mean? Dead means that our bodies have stopped having our soul living inside. Our bodies are like clothes for our soul, and when our soul is done with this body, it "takes it off", leaving the meat part of us behind. But the body can't keep going without a soul, just like your jeans can't run without you in them.
Why do we die? Sometimes bodies get very old and worn out or very sick, and it becomes impossible for them to keep going. Other times, we have finished what we came here to learn in this life, and our souls arrange for an accident. But it's not our personality's decision, and it's no one's fault. Our soul decided a long time before we were born what it wanted to learn from this life, and once it's done, it wants to move on to the next life and the next lesson. (This doesn't account for murder but we hope that one doesn't need to come up in our lives.)
Does is hurt to die? No, death doesn't hurt, although the accident or illness that comes before death often hurts a lot. Pain is part of having a meat body. Dying feels wonderful, because our soul gets to go through the light tunnel to the Summerland, which is a place full of love and light where sadness doesn't happen and nothing hurts anymore.
Are you going to die? Often this is a bid for reassurance. We answer it by saying that yes, we are going to die someday, but we hope it's a LONG time from now, after Jack has grown up and has a partner and children to love him. We also assure him that, should we die sooner than we hope, we have arranged for Auntie Celeste and Auntie Dame to be his "spare mammas". They will take care of him, and teach him, and love him. We also assure him that we will be watching and loving him from the Summerland until he's grown. Then, perhaps we can come back as *his* children, and then it will be his turn to teach us.
When will Uncle Al come back? Well...he won't. Not in Uncle Al's body, anyway. That body got all used up, even though he seemed to be fine. We don't know when his soul will come back, or where. Or even if he wants to come back. Some souls decide that they have learned what they wanted to know about living in a meat body, and they decide to stay in the Summerland.
Why do people cry at funerals? Well, we know that the soul we loved is going to the Summerland, where they will be very happy. But we are still going to miss them a lot. So we are crying for our sadness at losing the hugs and smiles and jokes of someone we love.
What is heaven? Heaven is the Christian version of the Summerland. It is where Christians go to be with their God forever. It's beautiful and no one is ever sad there and no one ever hurts there. Just like the Summerland. The big difference is that Christians who go there to be with their God, aren't going to come back to live again in a new body.
Where will I go? That is your soul's decision. As a pagan child, I think you will probably go to the Summerland, but if you decide to be Christian and spent the rest of forever with the Christian God, you could decide to go to Heaven.
Your answers will be different, because they will be based on your own beliefs, but I hope this has helped you to figure out how to approach the questions.


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Ok, we've got ya covered all the way to New Year's Day, from that point on it's all about vegetating on the couch and taking in as much football as possible (and recovering from your New Year's Eve hangover). Frankly after working on these for a week straight my eyes are ready to roll back in my head and I'm making atrocious grammar and spelling mistakes (more so than usual). But before I end this I would be remiss if I didn't cover the home team, after all this is a Penn State blog.
Penn State (10-2) vs. LSU (9-3)
Jan 1, 1:00 PM - ABC
A word from our sponsor: Hey it's the Capital One Bowl which means we get to see the winner of the Capital One Mascot Challenge. You remember the Mascot Challenge don't you? The contest where fans can vote on the best mascot, then they randomly pick a winner? The same contest that the Nittany Lion won in a landslide in its inaugural season only to be left out in the cold? Yeah, it's awesome. Oddly, the Lion hasn't been invited back to play along.
On the field: LSU lost three games in the fourth quarter, two of those to Florida and Alabama. On paper this should be a win for Penn State. LSU ranks 108th in total yards and Penn State is 10th against the run, 8th in total defense and surrender only 11.83 points per game, good enough for 4th. LSU though is no slouch on defense, they are 12th in scoring D and they've played a tougher schedule then PSU. But this game has all the same issues we've seen all season. Penn State racked up a lot of good numbers against all their unranked foes but laid eggs in the two games with decent opponents. All the same questions we've been asking all season are being asked here as well. Can the offensive line block a decent defensive line? Can Daryl Clark avoid all the costly turnovers that plagued him against Iowa and Ohio State? Just like a lot of the other games we've previewed this game also has the same mismatch on special teams that we've seen all season. LSU has the best punt return average in the nation thanks to Trindon Holliday who averages 17.72 yards per return. Holliday returned one for a touchdown against Arkansas a game that LSU won in overtime. Once again special teams could be the difference.
For Penn State it will be all about Daryl Clark yet again. As he goes so does the Penn State offense. Clark seems to be a little frustrated that fans are questioning his legacy (HT: BSD). So he's out to prove himself yet again. Make no mistake, if he plays well* Penn State should win. For LSU they will have to rely on QB Jordan Jefferson because they are banged up at running back. Jefferson has thrown 9 TD's and only 3 picks in the last five games. Jefferson has very similar numbers to Clark's. Penn State will have to deal with wide receivers Brandon LaFell and Terrance Toliver who have 52 and 47 catches respectively. After that it's quite a drop-off.
+1 unabashedPenn State Loyalty
+1 two evenly matched teams
+1 chance to see PSU seniors one last time
+1 2nd best punt returner in the nation
+1 Clark and his legacy issues play out
-1 early start time – can our livers handle New Year's Eve and then a 1 o'clock start?
MCR 4 (Viper/Shelby Cobra)
*and by well I mean doesn't turn the ball over and completes the easy passes


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Evening and weekend appointments are now available
Patients can now see a local GP for routine appointments on weekday evenings and at weekends.
Pre-bookable and on-the-day appointments are available between 6.30pm and 9.30pm each weekday, with additional slots available on Saturdays from 9am and 4pm and Sundays 9am and 1pm.
The appointments are available in Dewsbury Health Centre.
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Health Matters Issue 5 Autumn 2019
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We left home the day after college graduation. Dale picked me up from my parents' house, the house I grew up in, and I told my parents and sister goodbye. I was 23 but still so attached to my parents that you might say it was via umbilical cord, yet here I was, moving thousands of miles away. I climbed into the Ford Ranger, its camper stuffed with our belongings, and turned to give my house one more look. Then I started to cry. Even after we had hit the highway and were headed north, tears continued to stream down my face. It started to rain, a storm so heavy that Dale could barely see, but he said later that no way was he going to stop; I would've made him turn back. I cried until we hit Dallas, and then, suddenly, I quit looking back, and the tears stopped.
It was May, 1993, and Dale and I were moving from New Braunfels, Texas, to Alaska.
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Antiquity of the Soul – Steven Paul Carlson
Antiquity of the Soul – Pastel 16" x 20"
One can see and feel the history etched into this man's face and antiquity its-self reflecting in his eyes. I had great fun painting the bright colored head cloth with its intricate patterns, wrinkles and folds juxtaposed with his face and the similar intricate patterns. This is one of my all time favorite portraits.
I met an individual at an art show who was from this part of the world. He told me that the head wrap they wear, the colors and patterns, tells you what region the person is from. Fascinating!
Faerie III, Woodland Opus – Steven Paul Carlson
The Harp Faerie, as she has been affectionately nicknamed, and like its pair Faerie I, feature the Matrifaerie, a mature, dignified and sophisticated faerie captured here while creating upon the woodland harp. The woodland harp, unlike any other musical instrument, is a living entity. It grows from out of the ground, blossoming and even bearing fruit. Its gossamer, web-like strings produce a sound that few are able to hear. Only the truly ingenuous spirit can perceive its atmospheric musical air. Sylvan dwellers are drawn to the magical recital and a rare, ethereal appearance from a musical muse can be seen if you look quickly.
The artistic and musical collaboration of Steven & Patricia inspired this beautiful title song which appears on Mrs. Carlson's Creative Harp CD 'Woodland Opus'.
Summer Girl – Steven Paul Carlson
Summer Girl – pastel 16" x 20"
Flyaway blond hair, freckles, and that faint smile easily makes this one of my favorite portraits.
It's mid February and I have spring fever! I was hoping this beautiful summer image might hasten the coming of warmer weather.
But then…
"What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness." – John Steinbeck,
There are no prints of this piece only the original.
India – Steven Paul Carlson
India – pastel 16" x 20"
This stunning face still captivates me; it was an absolutely wonderful portrait to paint. It is one of those rare pieces of my own art that actually hangs in my house. 😉
The textures here also intrigued me; the necklace, the embroidery on her clothing and then creating the sheer effect of the veil.
Like the Viking portrait this too is rendered with pastels. It's an intricate layering technique using different pastels with a final detail finish of pastel pencil. This layering process gives the portrait an oil painting, oil glaze look.
There are no prints of this work only the original.
Summer Faerie
Summer Faerie
The Four Season Faeries – Graphite 16" X 20"
Herald of the summer solstice; certainly the most care-free of all her sisters Summer Faerie maintains harmony between prolific spring and fruitful autumn with the long, warm, tranquil days of summertide.
Twig – The Faerie's Secret
The Faerie's Secret
16"X20" Mixed medium
Twig Oaklyn Flewinia Thistlebottom…
Whew! That's quite a name. Fortunately her friends know her simply as Twig, the fun, whimsical, magical faerie that graces the renaissance festivals. The young at heart, who are fortunate enough to meet her, often find themselves sprinkled with faerie dust and presented with a magical gem! But be aware, if you ask what the secret is in her hands, she will only answer with her flute. I hope you are fluent in double piped aulos.
Canis Lupus V
Canis Lupus V
The Grey Wolf of the Americas – The Recovery
Historically, few animals have been as misunderstood as the wolf and, as a result, it has been brought dangerously close to extinction. Because of the champion efforts of naturalists, wild life advocates, and the support and financial giving of wolf lovers, the tide is turning; the protection and recovery of the grey wolf population in America is proving to be very successful. I am proud that my home state of Minnesota has taken such a strong leadership role in these efforts!
Canis Lupus V is the new addition to the Hidden Creations Wolf series and is a celebration of the efforts of so many who have given so much of themselves to help in the recovery of the American grey wolf.
Graphite on board 20 X 32 by Steven Paul Carlson, hand colored Gicleé prints available.


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Stalinists in Blind Panic
The rout is well underway. Clark and her cronies are in a blind panic and acting ever more in the Stalinist fashion.
State funding only for political parties - legislation has been prepared by the Justice Department and is going to Cabinet.
Criminalisation of political commentary from any person but a political party - The facts are Labour is introducing legislation to do just this
(next step will be to outlaw any party except the Labour Party)
Attack any officials who step away from the Labour Party line - Auditor-General Brady is as good an example as any.
Conduct star trials of political opponents - firstly through the controlled media - Brash being attacked in the House by Mallard and BePope. Clark's craven criticism of Brady.
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The outcome will be the same - Clark finished.
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Moniker Guitars launches crowd-funded line of guitars
Moniker Guitars, a custom guitar design shop based in Austin, TX, have released a brand new line of semi-hollow body guitars that were successfully funded with a Kickstarter campaign back in May. With an initial fundraising goal of $50,000 to be used for equipment, paint, wood, supplies and marketing, Moniker raised $61,352 by their 30 day deadline.
Moniker Guitars was launched in 2011 by two high school friends and offers a fully interactive website giving users the ability to customize any element of the guitar on 2 basic body shapes. The concept is similar to other customization sites like NIKEiD and Republic Bike. After strong demand for a semi-hollow body design from their customers, founders Kevin Tully and Dave Barry, took to Kickstarter to raise funds for the development and marketing of semi-hollow versions of their guitar bodies
"We were really excited by the response to the campaign," said Tully. "Its encouraging to know that musicians were excited enough by the idea of customization to fund a new brand of guitars."
The campaign received national press attention from the likes of MSNBC, TechCrunch, Guitar Player, and Guitar World, among others; while also catching the eye of several musicians including Kyle Shutt of national touring act The Sword, who worked closely with Moniker to develop his own custom guitar for the road.
Moniker's line of customizable semi-hollow guitars are now available at MonikerGuitars.com. All semi-hollow orders placed in July will receive a FREE TKL hardshell case.
From the beginning Moniker has differentiated itself from other custom electric guitar manufacturers by offering an easy customization process, an affordable price, and faster turnaround times — about four weeks — compared to the months it typically takes at other shops.
In addition to the partnership they've recently created with Seymour Duncan pickups, they're also one of the first U.S. guitar companies to utilize Houston-based PPG Envirobase paints — an environmentally safe water-based paint that contains (extremely) low VOC levels and quick dry times. This same brand has been adopted by high end car manufacturers such as Lamborghini and Ferrari.


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Freedom in the World
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2014 Scores
Freedom Rating (1 = best, 7 = worst)
Civil Liberties (1 = best, 7 = worst)
Political Rights (1 = best, 7 = worst)
The Gaza Strip's political rights rating declined from 6 to 7 due to the continued failure to hold new elections since the term of the 2006 Palestinian legislature expired in 2010.
In 2013, residents of the Gaza Strip worked to recover from large-scale strikes by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in November 2012, an operation dubbed "Pillar of Defense" by Israel, that led to a boost in support for Hamas among Palestinians across both Gaza and the West Bank. Rocket fire toward Israel continued, but very sporadically. Restrictions on press freedom and other civil liberties persisted throughout 2013.
Negotiations aimed at repairing the six-year-old rift between the Hamas regime in Gaza and the Fatah-led Palestinian Authority (PA) in the West Bank made little tangible progress during 2013, and no date for long-overdue elections was set. However, Hamas continued to support diplomatic plans for the Fatah-led Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) to assert Palestinian statehood within UN institutions. In November 2012 the PLO had won recognition for Palestine as a nonmember observer state at the UN General Assembly.
Political Rights: 5 / 40 (-4) [Key]
A. Electoral Process: 2 / 12 (-3)
Residents of Gaza were never granted citizenship by either Egypt or Israel, and are mostly citizens of the PA. The current Hamas-controlled government in the territory claims to be the legitimate leadership of the PA. However, the authority—a quasi-sovereign entity created by the 1993 Oslo Accords—is effectively fractured, and the Hamas government implements PA law selectively.
The PA president is elected to four-year terms, and international observers judged the 2005 presidential election to be generally free and fair. However, PA president Mahmoud Abbas lost control over Gaza after the 2007 Fatah-Hamas schism, and Prime Minister Ismail Haniya of Hamas continues to lead the government in Gaza despite being formally dismissed by Abbas. Other Hamas ministers remained in their posts in Gaza after almost all Fatah-affiliated officials were expelled or fled to the West Bank. When Abbas's elected term expired in 2009, Hamas argued that the PA Basic Law empowered the head of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC)—Aziz Dweik of Hamas—to serve as acting president.
The unicameral, 132-seat PLC serves four-year terms. Voting in Gaza during the 2006 PLC elections was deemed largely fair by international observers. Hamas won 74 seats, while Fatah took 45. The subsequent Hamas-Fatah rift, combined with Israel's detention of many (especially Hamas-affiliated) lawmakers, has prevented the PLC from meeting since 2007, and its term expired in 2010. No elections have been held since 2006.
B. Political Pluralism and Participation: 2 / 16
Since the 2007 schism, Gaza has effectively functioned as a one-party state, with Fatah largely suppressed and smaller factions tolerated to varying degrees. There is little to no public display of opposition party activities, and little in the way of party organizing. In May 2011, Hamas and Fatah agreed to form a national unity government that would organize presidential and parliamentary elections and increase security coordination, but negotiations on implementing the pact soon stalled. In January 2013, ahead of a new round of talks in Cairo, Hamas authorities allowed a mass rally by Fatah supporters in Gaza for the first time in several years. By the end of 2013, however, no unity government had been formed, and elections were still not planned.
C. Functioning of Government: 1 / 12 (-1)
The expiration of the presidential and parliamentary terms in 2009 and 2010 has left Gaza's government with no electoral mandate, and its continued failure to set new election dates in 2013 further undermined its legitimacy. The ability of local authorities to make and implement policy is limited in practice by Israeli and Egyptian border controls, Israeli military actions, and the fact that the Palestinian political collective is split between Gaza and the West Bank.
Humanitarian organizations and donor countries allege that Hamas exerts almost total control over the distribution of funds and goods in Gaza, and allocates resources according to political criteria with little or no transparency, creating ample opportunity for corruption.
Civil Liberties: 10 / 60
D. Freedom of Expression and Belief: 4 / 16
The media are not free in Gaza. In 2008, Hamas replaced the PA Ministry of Information with a government Media Office and banned all journalists not accredited by it; authorities also closed down all media outlets not affiliated with Hamas. According to the Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA), the 2011 political reconciliation deal promised to end Hamas's ban on the import of three West Bank newspapers—Al-Ayyam, Al-Quds, and Al-Hayat al-Jadida—that are generally associated with Fatah, but the ban had not yet been lifted in 2013. Blogging and other online media activity have reportedly increased in recent years.
During Operation Pillar of Defense in November 2012, the Israeli air force reportedly attacked media offices in Gaza, injuring several journalists, and killed two news photographers in a car marked as a press vehicle. MADA noted that Palestinian broadcasting frequencies were seized by the IDF to urge Palestinian residents not to cooperate with Hamas during the fighting. The Israeli operation accounted for most of the press freedom violations documented in 2012, but the onus shifted to Hamas authorities in Gaza in 2013. According to MADA, Palestinian actors were responsible for all 50 of the violations in the territory during the year, compared with 37 out of 100 in 2012. The incidents included arrests, detentions, and threats, often targeting journalists who expressed opinions about political affairs in Egypt, where President Mohamed Morsi, seen as a Hamas ally, was deposed in a July 2013 coup.
Freedom of religion is restricted in Gaza. The PA Basic Law declares Islam to be the official religion of Palestine and states "respect and sanctity of all other heavenly religions (Judaism and Christianity) shall be maintained." Hamas authorities have enforced orthodox Sunni Islamic practices and conservative dress, and have regularly harassed worshippers at mosques not affiliated with Hamas. Christians, who make up less than 1 percent of the population, have also suffered routine harassment, though violent attacks have reportedly declined in recent years. There is one Christian member of the PLC based in Gaza.
Hamas has taken over the formal education system, aside from schools run by the United Nations. A teachers' strike in 2009 led to the replacement of many strikers with new, Hamas-allied teachers. Hamas security officials have confiscated copies of "immoral" novels from (mostly university) bookstores, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW). The Egyptian and Israeli blockade has restricted access to school supplies. While university students are ostensibly allowed to leave Gaza, they must be escorted by foreign diplomats or contractors. In practice, Gazans are now mostly absent from West Bank universities.
E. Associational and Organizational Rights: 3 / 12
Since 2008, Hamas has significantly restricted freedoms of assembly and association, with security forces violently dispersing unapproved public gatherings of Fatah and other groups. A rare, 500-person demonstration took place in September 2012 in the Bureij refugee camp, with protesters calling for the overthrow of Hamas following the death of a three-year-old boy in a fire during a power failure. The demonstration was quickly dispersed by Hamas forces.
There is a broad range of Palestinian nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and civic groups, and Hamas itself operates a large social-services network. However, following a 2009 conflict between Hamas and Israel (dubbed "Operation Cast Lead" by Israel), Hamas restricted the activities of aid organizations that would not submit to its regulations, and many civic associations have been shut down for political reasons since the 2007 PA split. In July 2011, Hamas began enforcing its 2010 demand to audit the accounts of some 80 international NGOs in Gaza.
Independent labor unions in Gaza continue to function, and PA workers have staged strikes against Hamas-led management. However, the Fatah-aligned Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions, the largest union body in the territories, has seen its operations greatly curtailed. Its main Gaza offices were taken over by Hamas militants in 2007, and the building was severely damaged in a December 2008 Israeli air raid.
F. Rule of Law: 0 / 16
Laws governing Palestinians in the Gaza Strip derive from Ottoman, British Mandate, Jordanian, Egyptian, PA, and Islamic (Sharia) law, as well as Israeli military orders. The judicial system is not independent, and Palestinian judges lack proper training and experience. In 2007, Abbas ordered judges to boycott judicial bodies in Gaza, and Hamas began appointing new prosecutors and judges in 2008. Hamas security forces and militants continued to carry out arbitrary arrests and detentions during 2013, and torture of detainees and criminal suspects continued to be reported. The Palestinian human rights ombudsman agency, the Independent Commission for Human Rights, is banned from Hamas detention centers and Gaza's central prison.
According to B'Tselem, a total of 9 Palestinians in Gaza were killed by the IDF during 2013, down from 246 in 2012, the year of Operation Pillar of Defense. B'Tselem notes Israel's continued use of "targeted killings" of alleged terrorist leaders, whereby, between Israel's withdrawal from the territory in 2005 and May 2013, 155 Palestinians (including 68 bystanders, 34 of whom were minors) were killed by the IDF.
Hamas executed 3 Palestinians in Gaza during 2013. In 2012, in addition to 6 executed by hanging, several people who had been convicted of collaboration with Israel were taken from prisons and shot in the street during Operation Pillar of Defense. HRW has reported that some of those sentenced to death in Gaza were convicted based on evidence gathered during torture, or were minors at the time of the alleged offense.
Rocket fire from the Gaza Strip into Israel continued sporadically throughout 2013, but declined markedly from more than 2,000 rockets launched in 2012 to fewer than 50 in 2013.
G. Personal Autonomy and Individual Rights: 3 / 16
Freedom of movement is severely restricted. Although Egypt had opened the Rafah border crossing to women, children, and men over 40 in mid-2011, soon after the July 2013 overthrow of President Morsi, the Egyptian authorities closed the Rafah crossing (in August), and it remained closed by year's end. Between 40,000 and 50,000 Gaza Palestinians lack identity cards, severely limiting their ability to travel in and out of Gaza. Human rights groups such as B'Tselem have urged Israel, as the state controlling the Palestinian Population Registry, to rectify the problem. The regular clashes between Israeli forces and Gaza-based militants greatly restrict freedom of movement within the Gaza Strip, as does the presence of unexploded ordnance.
Freedom of residence has been limited by the violent conflicts in and around Gaza. The conflict with Israel that ended in January 2009 was fought to a large extent in civilian neighborhoods, leading to the damage or destruction of some 50,000 homes. The November 2012 conflict resulted in the displacement of 3,000 Palestinians and the destruction of or severe damage to 450 homes, according to the United Nations.
Under Hamas, personal status law is derived almost entirely from Sharia, which puts women at a stark disadvantage in matters of marriage, divorce, inheritance, and domestic abuse. Rape, domestic violence, and so-called "honor killings" are common, and these crimes often go unpunished. The government has barred women from wearing trousers in public and declared that all women must wear hijab in public buildings, though these and other such controls on women's behavior have been enforced less frequently in recent years. However, in March 2013 Hamas banned women from participating in an annual marathon organized by UN Relief and Works Agency, leading the agency to cancel the race. In April, Hamas introduced a law requiring children aged nine and up to be educated in sex-segregated classrooms.
The blockade of Gaza's land borders and coastline has greatly reduced economic opportunity in the territory, though these conditions improved slightly in 2011 and 2012, before worsening again in 2013. A dense network of tunnels beneath Gaza's border with Egypt facilitates much economic activity but is also used to transport weapons. The tunnels are routinely bombed by Israel, and after the July 2013 coup in Egypt, Egyptian authorities made a serious attempt to shut down the tunnels. Israel had begun easing the entry of construction materials and other previously restricted commercial goods in 2012, but the ban on building supplies was reimposed in October 2013, after Israeli security forces discovered a tunnel leading from Gaza into Israel. Also during 2013, the IDF restricted the coastal waters open to Gazan fishermen from 6 to 3 nautical miles from shore in March, then expanded the limit back to 6 nautical miles in May. According to the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, there were multiple incidents during the year in which Israeli forces fired on Palestinian fishing boats operating within the 6-mile limit.
X = Score Received
Y = Best Possible Score
Z = Change from Previous Year
Whereas past editions of Freedom in the World featured one report for Israeli-occupied portions of the West Bank and Gaza Strip and another for Palestinian-administered portions, the latest four editions divide the territories based on geography, with one report for the West Bank and another for the Gaza Strip. As in previous years, Israel is examined in a separate report.


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The Online Education Initiative (OEI) provides a tremendous opportunity to address accessibility and universal design for all students. Along with the selection of accessible technologies, the OEI and @ONE are creating online resources and webinars to assist faculty in making online learning opportunities more accessible to our students.
The link below will take you to a site within Canvas that has been prepared to assist colleges in addressing accessibility and universal design.


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The museums in Chicago, Illinois are some of the prime attractions for those living in the Midwest as this city is chock full of some of the ideal museums in the world. These pictures were taken on May 5th, the very same day that my husband and I visited the George H.W. Bush Monument in Sesquicentennial Park in downtown Houston. It is titled the 7 Wonders and it consists of 7 seventy foot tall pillars created by artist Mel Chin who was assisted by a lot of hundreds of Houston college kids. He grew up in the modest town of Huntsville just north of Houston and has emerged as an artist recognized nation wide for his bigger than life sculptures of President's heads and a lot more. But now that I study your article would have loved to have observed this museum too.
This hub will feature some of the outdoor art that can be seen in public spaces situated in the downtown regions of Houston. Each and every of the children chosen were born in 1986…the Houston Sesquicentennial date…and each and every child drew art representing 1 of the major influences generating Houston the city it has grow to be. Great video Daisy, I was really shocked at how several old masters are in the museum. I know what you imply about your wanting to hop in your car and drive to Boston.
After getting news of the several entities who wished their collections to be noticed in a single central place, the museum started to gather paintings of its own, organize exhibitions, raise funds, and do what ever else was required in order for the new institution to come to life.
They bought 12 acres in the Back Bay area, and they went to Europe as a committee to study all the museums positioned there. He has designed not only exclusive and eyecatching colorful sculptures but also paints and creates operates of art on paper. The trustees of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston decided in 1898, only 22 years soon after the museum opened, that they necessary a new developing.
She stands at seven and a half feet tall but because she is mounted on a riser with plants below her feet, she towers more than the crowds of individuals who collect in front of Jones Hall prior to performances of the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Pops Orchestra, The Society for the Performing Arts and a myriad of other shows.
It is an abstract sculpture consisting of painted bronze and stainless steel and it was installed near the JP Morgan Chase Tower in downtown Houston in 1982. I've written very a handful of articles which mention destinations…museum Hubs, travel Hubs, geography quizzes, etc. The nucleus of the museum was supplied by many art collectors, who wanted to make the paintings they had amassed accessible to the basic public in a central place. On February 4, 1870, the Massachusetts Legislature granted a charter to a board of trustees for the founding of an art museum in Boston. The difficulty that several persons saw with the town was that Boston didn't have a symphony orchestra or a museum.