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Regulatory Project Manager
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- Permanent, Full time
- Societe Generale
- 23 Mar 18 2018-03-23
Regulatory Project Manager
Societe Generale Group is one of the leading financial services groups in Europe servicing 31 million clients with 145,700 employees (60% of staff are based outside mainland France) and operating in 66 countries.
Based on a diversified universal banking model, the Group combines financial solidity and a strategy of sustainable growth. Our objective: to be the leading relationship-focused bank, a reference in its markets, close to its clients and chosen for the quality and commitment of its teams.
The Global Banking & Investor Solutions pole of Societe Generale group (GBIS) encompasses Corporate & Investment Banking, Private Banking, Asset Management and Investor Services (18,000 employees in 50 countries). As a Corporate and Investment bank, we support our core clients in their long-term and strategic goals across four essential functions: financing, advisory services, risk management and investment solutions.
Societe Generale Asia-Pacific operates in 12 locations across the Asia Pacific region, employing close to 8,000 employees and centred on Societe Generale's Global Banking & Investor Solutions pole (GBIS).
Department Description
The Asia-Pacific Compliance division ("CPLE"), has a local presence in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan (110+ staff in total). Our primary focus is to support GBIS activities. In practice, the scope of CPLE includes:
Monitoring the compliance with banking and financial regulations, including rules covering customer protection;
Monitoring compliance with rules aiming at protecting the integrity of organized markets;
Executing or execution monitoring of some regulatory declarations (transaction, shareholding threshold crossing, etc.);
Coordinating the KYC system;
Supervising the AML/TF organization, and declaring AML suspicion to the local relevant authorities;
Preventing the reputation risk;
Declaring the "compliance malfunctions" (if any) to the bank supervision authority; compliance malfunctions are significant breaches of the above-mentioned regulations or problems generating a reputation risk.
Change Management and Projects
The candidate will directly manage or contribute to deploying the key projects in the Asia-Pacific region and lead the execution of these projects for Asia-Pacific Compliance. This includes primarily:
Directly managing key regulatory and or tax projects (FATCA, CRS, 871(m), GDPR, ABC)
- Liaise with global coordinators if expertise is required
- Develop a sound knowledge of regulatory frameworks for each country / jurisdiction
- Advise and supervise the development of written policies, processes and procedures to include local specificities
- Advise on the definition and monitoring of permanent supervision and other controls around projects
- Advise on training supports and monitor staff training
- Ensure that governance and escalation workflows are in place
- Be responsible for coordinating projects, defining the appropriate methodology and governance to report status and roadblocks to regional and global sponsors
- Ensure deliveries are made on time, within the budget allocated and that project is executed in line with Regulator's and internal requirements and timeline
- Build and drive the relevant working group to synchronize on deliverables and planning
- Support change management (training , procedures documentation) for the impacted teams
- Ensure all documentations (key working documents and exhaustive list of deliverables) related to the project are properly stored and shared
Contributing to the performance management of compliance
- Occasionally contribute to the general management of compliance department (reporting, management control, analyses, surveys, communication)
- Work towards embedding a culture of 'projects' in the advisory teams (awareness sessions, tips and tricks, trainings)
- Ensure projects run smoothly, including after go-live
- Help prepare senior management meetings and regulators certifications (coordinate with relevant parties, challenge inputs and facts)
- Ensure the role of Compliance as Responsible Officer is explained and understood by all parties (RACIs in place and effective)
Operational Skills
Technical Skills
- Project management skills developed in a project manager and/or business analyst role (5+ years)
- Knowledge of the investment banking environment (activities etc.)
- Presentation and communication skills; ability to communicate with people at all levels of the organization
Change management
- Curiosity and critical sense
- Ability to embrace and lead change
- Negotiation and Leadership skills
- Good oral and written communication
- Rigor
- Ability to report in due time, identify priorities and address difficult situations with autonomy
- Pro-activity and solution-oriented, proposition-making mindset
- Good interpersonal skills
- Previous experience in Project Management in an investment bank or consultancy firm
- Previous experience or exposure to regulatory matters
Team Spirit
- Open Mindset
- Sales and Marketing Strategy
- Simplification
- Change Management
- Accountability
- Risk Awareness
Other Behavioural Skills
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Active listener
- Critical thinking skills
- Presentation skills


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Prepare yourself for thrilling excitement and visually stunning landscapes on a jet boat ride!
This adventurous daytour is truly one of a kind, being the only white water jet experience in Europe!
Meet your jet boat driver at the boat launch and get all the necessary safety information and safety gear.
The trip begins in a shallow part of the Hvita River where the water is flat and calm, and provides you the perfect opportunity to get a feel for the jet boat. Further upstream, the river becomes more narrow and basalt rocks begin to rise above you as our expert driver guides you on an intense and bumpy journey through the steep canyons and white water rapids.
Then deeper into the canyon the river goes calm again and becomes more narrow, only 5 meters from wall to wall in some areas. The jet boat speeds up and our driver maneuvers the boat so close to the basalt canyon walls that you feel like you can reach out and touch it. The graceful maneuvering of the boat, intense speed and heart stopping 360 degree turns are sure to please even the wildest of thrill seekers.
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We have a great propane grill out on the back deck but, let's face it, it simply does not travel well. For camping and tailgating, we need something compact and easily stored. FlameDisk is the thing for us.
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FlameDisk is a small Frisbee-sized disk that is basically the alternative to charcoal. It's a self sustained 45 minute burning fire, which is plenty of cooking time for at least two rounds of most foods and it's super convenient for tailgating and urban grilling. Plus it's 100% ethanol based so it's environmentally friendly as it burns clean.
No mess no bother. Its 1 inch height, 1 pound weight, and 9.5 inches diameter fits any size or shape grill. FlameDisk provides 40 minutes of clean burning constant heat grilling time. It has its own SmokerPlate built in to provide foods with a flame-griller flavor. Made from solidified ethanol, it is eco-friendly and leaves no soot, ashes, or hot coals.
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Of all the challenges Kentucky can expect to face in the years ahead, few if any are bigger than improving our collective health.
In some key areas, we already have a good head start. Kentucky is among the top 20 states in fighting infectious diseases, for example, with the use of vaccines high and the percentage of older citizens getting a flu shot above the national average.
When I am asked to write or talk about fire prevention, I take the request very seriously due to the importance of the material being presented. Unfortunately, like everyone else, I am human and the writing deadlines seem to always creep up on me, just like this week. However, for once, I believe the tight time frame has helped me with this week's fire prevention topic.
The Carroll County High School golf teams have a new home this season: Fairway Golf Course in Wheatly, Ky. and Perry Park Country Club in Perry Park, Ky.
Athletic Director Paul Stone said Tuesday that the matches moved from General Butler State Resort Park because Fairway and Perry Park offer more holes – 18 at Fairway and 27 at Perry Park – as well as a driving range, both of which are beneficial to the players. It also was easier to schedule matches there.
Father Allan Ramon Frederick is the new spiritual leader for St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Carrollton. He is originally from Miami, Fla., where his mother Eneida still lives. Father Allan credits his mother as the strongest influence in his decision to be ordained a priest.
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Carrollton Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at Butler Park lodge.
AA Big Book study group meets every Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Carrollton Christian Church, 310 Fifth St.
Cartmell Elementary School Site Based Decision Making Council meets at 3:30 p.m. an the school.
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Champions for a Drug-Free Carroll County meets at 11:30 a.m. in the community room, Carroll County Public Library.
Two people were arrested Friday, July 26, after Kentucky State Police found a meth lab in a shed at 1177 Bells Ridge Road in Bedford.
Troopers went to the home to serve an arrest warrant for possession of methamphetamine on Steven Gribbons, 28, of Bedford, according to a news release.
Years ago I wrote a book about idols, which is just another word for sin.
An idol is whatever you turn to first — a person, possession, position, relationship, substance, belief or experience — for comfort, security, identity, meaning, etc. Basically, anything other than God.
As I wrote the book, I got halfway through it and decided I was tired of being smacked upside the head with my own idolatry.
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It's time to start thinking about winter!
I'm trying to keep things a bit softer this year by mixing white, grey and ivory into my usual go-to palette of black and navy. I've also been experimenting with textures and details. The shearling sweater by Ellery is going to be a favourite once the temperatures drops; I love it paired with my white MiH jeans for a tonal look that will still keep me warm! The embellished collared shirt by Tome is another winner. There is nothing I love more than a classic, crisp cotton shirt and the addition of a beautiful collar can really make an outfit.
Lastly, a label I can't get enough of is Joseph – the striped T-shirt dress is so easy and can be easily dressed up from day to night. You really can't go wrong with leather pants either. I love this pair teamed with my patterned Rachel Comey pumps to break up a darker look.
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Captain Andrew J. Vanderpoel, dealer in ice, a highly respected citizen of New Baltimore, N. Y., was born in this town on May 7, 1838, his parents being Andrew and Jane (Van Slyke) Vanderpoel. His grandfather, also named Andrew, was a native of Columbia County. He spent his life there engaged in farming, and died there at the age of fifty-eight. His wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Smith, was born in Connecticut. None of their seven children are living. Her death occurred at the age of seventy-eight. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and had a brother who was an Elder in that church.
Andrew Vanderpoel, the second, father of the subject of this sketch, came to New Baltimore when a young man, purchased a farm here, and subsequently engaged in farming until about the age of sixty years when he retired and moved to New Baltimore village, and at the age of seventy-nine he died. He was a Deacon in the Dutch Reformed church and for many years an Elder. In politics he was first a Whig and later a Republican. He was a man of sound judgment, and his advice and counsel were sought by many. His wife, Jane, was born in this place; and was a daughter of Tunis Van Slyke, a farmer and large land-owner. She was one of a family of eight children. Of the six born to her, four are living, namely: Tunis, who resides in New Baltimore; Andrew J.; Peter, who is in Massachusetts; and Mrs. Alida Mead of this town. The mother died at the age of ninety years.
Captain Vanderpoel in his boyhood attended the district school, and at the age of twenty studied for a time in Claverick Institute. He began his working life on his father's farm, and subsequently went into business, forming a partnership with a Mr. Smith under the firm name of Smith & Vanderpoel, and for six years carrying on a general merchandise store. At the end of that time he disposed of his interest in the business to Mr. Holmes. A little later he started a coal yard in New Baltimore, also entered the ice business, also ran boats to New York. He then bought back his interest in the store from Mr. Holmes, retaining it until 1880, when he sold it to Mr. Nelson. During the next six years he was captain of the "City of Hudson," the day boat which ran from Catskill to Albany. While occupying this position he removed his family to Catskill, where he continued to reside until 1887, when he returned to this town. After he left off running the "City of Hudson," he was engaged in the transportation of freight to New York, but in 1897 his dock buildings burned, and he discontinued the freight trade. Since then he has carried on an ice business, housing twenty-six thousand tons of ice a year and disbursing it in large quantities in New York at wholesale. In 1890 the Captain bought his present beautiful estate, which is a fine farm devoted principally to fruit orchards. It is known as the Dr. Cornell homestead, and overlooks the gliding Hudson.
Captain Vanderpoel has been twice married, the first time, in 1869, to Elizabeth Randall, and the second time in 1882 to Ella Jennings. The first Mrs. Vanderpoel was a Nova Scotian by birth. She died at the age of thirty-nine, having been the mother of five children, namely Weston R. and Frank, who are in California; Martha and Margaret who are in New Jersey, and Andrew, also in California. The second Mrs. Vanderpoel was born near Durham. Her father, Daniel D. Jennings, was a well-known hotel-keeper in his native town of Cairo. He died when his daughter Ella was a young girl. His second wife, Eleanor Souser, a descendant of the noted Salisbury family which came from England, was born in Jefferson in the town of Catskill. She bore him four children, of whom there are living: Peter, of New York; Irving, a Catskill lawyer and bank president; and Mrs. Vanderpoel. Captain and Mrs. Vanderpoel have one child, Peter Jennings, now eleven years of age. They lost two little sons — John Benham, at two years of age; and Worthington, who died an infant.
The Captain is a Republican; but he refuses to accept nomination for public office, though frequently asked to do so. He is a Mason, being formerly associated with Ark Lodge of Coxsackie and at present a member of Social Friendship Lodge of New Baltimore. Of the latter he is a charter member, one of three, and since its organization has been treasurer of the lodge. Mrs. Vanderpoel is a member of the Dutch Reformed Church of Catskill.


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Yes, EU::PC works well once it is installed - it's the gtk2 dependency that deters me from promoting it.
I take it that PkgConfig.pm replaces *both* EU::PC and plg-config ?
I'll take a closer look at PkgConfig.pm when I get a chance - though unless module authors start using it, there's not so much incentive to look at it.
Do any modules use it yet ?
Math-GSL-0.26 used EU::PC, but then they added the gsl-config stuff in 0.27. They still left the EU::PC stuff in there as a fallback, but managed to break it in the process.
The lib-config approach is certainly nice where it works - no extra modules or packages to install.
It's just unfortunate that a native Win32 executable version of the lib-config file doesn't get built on Windows.
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Kasilof biathlete Jay Hakkinen, with a 10-for-10 performance on the shooting range, finished 17th in the 10-kilometer World Cup sprint on Saturday in Ruhpolding, Germany.
It was Hakkinen's first perfect shooting performance this year and also his best World Cup finish since the season-opening 20-kilometer individual in Finland, where he placed ninth.
After some struggles with his shooting before the Christmas break, Hakkinen got back on track on Thursday in the men's relay at Ruhpolding.
"The relay was a very big confidence booster and I hope to keep the momentum going," Hakkinen said in a video feed available on usbiathlon.com.
The race was made difficult by a slight drizzle.
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Hakkinen finished 1:23.7 behind winner Michael Greis of Germany. That leaves him in good position for today's pursuit.
"It was a hard race," Hakkinen said. "I was a bit sick a few weeks ago, but now I feel that I am coming back."
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The media is simply carrying out its basic responsi-bilities as it happens in a democracy. It is projecting the happenings as they actually taking place on the ground and keeping the people informed on all issues of public interest and concern. There is but little scope of indulg-ing in fiction. Media also serves as a vehicle to provide the link between the people and the administration. It often helps government to see the other side of things that might have escaped the attention of the establish-ment. Therefore it alerts government to do a better job. From that point of view the media here is no different from any other in democratic countries. On the country the journalists working for media at field level here have often been subjected to torture and oppression and some of them were even killed.
The honourable PM's observation that people do not believe the media reports is also unfounded. We would like to state in that context, that over a period of time if anything the circulation of most newspapers have been on the rise. It is nothing but their credibility that pays off.


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If you're planning a bridal shower, you must plan it accordingly; good food and good games for bridal showers will definitely do the trick. It is very important that the guests and the bride will have a wonderful moment because after the celebration, it will be a stressful wedding planning for the bride.
There are several good games for bridal showers and there are plenty of ways you can find them. You can ask your friends and relatives, search for books and the easiest way is browsing the internet. All you have to do is pick some unique good games for bridal showers and follow the step
by step procedure on how to execute the game. Choose the games that you
think will be enjoyable and nice for the bride and her guests.
It is important that you'll have an ice breaker game to start with. It would be nice if the guests will be familiarized with each other before the program start. The game two truths and a lie is a good ice breaker game. Each guest will introduce herself in front of everyone else, then after that, she will tell three things about her; two things are true and one is a lie. The guests will guess which one is a lie; after all the guests have spoken, your guests will become closer with one another and the party will be more exciting and enjoyable.
Another ice breaker game that's surely pleasurable is the toilet paper wedding dress. You'll have to divide the guests into two or three groups, give each group rolls of tissue paper. The group will then choose who's going to be the "bride" and they'll dress up the "bride" with tissue paper to look like a bride in a wedding gown. The group with the most beautiful "wedding dress" will win the game. It is a good game for bridal showers to have because it will allow your guests to further interact with each other.
The guests and the bride can also make scrapbooks. Ask the guests to
bring pictures with the bride or the groom. Divide the guests into
several groups and give them pieces of scrapbook pages, scissors, glue
and marker. After the scrapbook was made, ask each guest to explain
where and when the picture was taken. You can compile the scrapbook
pages and it can serve as a souvenir for the bride of her memorable
bridal shower party with wonderful friends and relatives.
There are a lot of good games for bridal shower that you can find. These are just few games that you might want to include in your list. Just always remember that in planning for bridal showers, choose the best bridal shower games and great food to have a fantastic bridal shower party.


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Report NEP-ENT-2009-01-24This is the archive for NEP-ENT, a report on new working papers in the area of Entrepreneurship. Marcus Dejardin issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
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- Nikolaj Malchow-Møller & Bertel Schjerning & Anders Sørensen, 2009. "Entrepreneurship, Job Creation, and Wage Growth," CAM Working Papers 2009-01, University of Copenhagen. Department of Economics. Centre for Applied Microeconometrics.
- Niels Bosma & Erik Stam & Veronique Schutjens, 2009. "Creative Destruction and Regional Productivity Growth: Evidence from the Dutch Manufacturing and Services Industries," Jena Economic Research Papers 2009-003, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena.
- Axel Mittelstädt & Fabienne Cerri, 2008. "Fostering Entrepreneurship for Innovation," OECD Science, Technology and Industry Working Papers 2008/5, OECD Publishing.
- Karlsson, Charlie & Johansson, Börje & Stough, Roger, 2009. "Entrepreneurship and Development - local processes and global patterns," Working Paper Series in Economics and Institutions of Innovation 160, Royal Institute of Technology, CESIS - Centre of Excellence for Science and Innovation Studies.
- Philippe Aghion & Diego Comin & Peter Howitt & Isabel Tecu, 2009. "When Does Domestic Saving Matter for Economic Growth?," Harvard Business School Working Papers 09-080, Harvard Business School.
- Piracha, Matloob & Vadean, Florin, 2009. "Return Migration and Occupational Choice," IZA Discussion Papers 3922, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA).
- Erik Stam & Karl Wennberg, 2009. "The role of R&D in new firm growth," Jena Economic Research Papers 2009-004, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena.
- Benson, David A. & Lies, Aaron & Okunade, Albert A. & Wunnava, Phanindra V., 2009. "Small Business Economics of the Lakota Fund on the Native American Indian Reservation," IZA Discussion Papers 3933, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA).
- Fabio Sabatini, 2009. "Does social capital create trust? Evidence from a community of entrepreneurs," Department of Economics University of Siena 552, Department of Economics, University of Siena.
- Wiberg, Daniel, 2009. "Persistence of Profits and the Systematic Search for Knowledge - R&D and profits above the norm," Working Paper Series in Economics and Institutions of Innovation 161, Royal Institute of Technology, CESIS - Centre of Excellence for Science and Innovation Studies.


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We headed out of camp this morning for a shorter (3hr) drive. The first stop was a pod of hippo which we photographed low down from the rocky riverbank – eye level shots! Sneaking around from one side of us gingerly crossing the river was a pack of hyenas… time for us to get back in the vehicle!!
Heading off we caught a glimpse of another rhino – making three sightings in one week!!! Amazing! I never thought I'd see one let alone three!
Just when we thought we'd done really well for our last drive out we came across a beautiful female leopard called Bahati (Olive's daughter) and stayed with her for an hour, photographing her. She's now taken over all of Olive's territory and hadn't been seen for 2 weeks prior to today. What a perfect ending to our week – what a fantastic last drive. Unbelievable sightings.
I was very sad to say goodbye to Henry & the team at Entim & leave the Masai Mara behind. Felt as though I was being torn away from the place when our little plane took off from the earth strip. Africa does that to you… it gets into your blood & you just can't get enough of the place. Kenya is a wonderful country with wonderful people.
I can't believe what an amazing weeks photography I've had – I'll get the photographs processed in the next few weeks – there'll be some great new fine art prints coming soon!
Thanks to David Lloyd and to all the staff at Entim and special thanks to Henry for finding so much of the beautiful wildlife to show us!!


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BOULDER — The men's team that Colorado coach Mark Wetmore will take to the NCAA cross country championships Saturday may not be his most talented, but it has been one of his most rewarding.
A team without a returning scorer from last year's Pac-12 champions won the conference title again and was ranked No. 2 in the country for most of the season. The Buffaloes slipped to seventh in the final ranking, after a subpar day put them third at last week's regional in Fort Collins, but they figure to be one of four or five teams that could win Saturday in Louisville, Ky., if heavily favored Oklahoma State stumbles.
The CU men are seeking their fourth NCAA title since 2001.
"Having done this as long as I have, it takes something, if not unique, special, to make one year more exciting than the last two or three or four or 20," said Wetmore, who is in his 21st year at CU, his 18th as head coach. "The fact that none of last year's scoring five returned this year, and we won the conference championship again, was special."
None of the CU men were stars in high school. None are collegiate stars yet, although sophomore Blake Theroux may become one next year. CU lost its top returning runner, Joe Bosshard, to hip surgery in October.
"It's more of a working-man's team, but it's very young and there may be stars of the future in there," Wetmore said. "For the time being, it needs to be a team that finishes in a tight pack, a team that lives off its fourth and fifth men. Unlike many — maybe most — of our teams in the past, we're relatively deep. Our 10th man is better this year than ever before.
"It's a little deeper and it's very young, so it'll be a good team this year, better next and better next."
It was huge last year for the CU men and women to win Pac-12 titles their first year in a conference that includes heavyweights Oregon and Stanford. It was even bigger for the men to do it again this year with all new faces.
"It gives testimony to how strong a program Mark Wetmore has built," said senior captain Martin Medina. "You take a bunch of blue-collar guys and have them work really hard, and the payoff's there. You see how hard work has progressed and it shows. It just shows what we've built together, and I think it's great how this year's team is completely different from last year's team."
The CU women go into Saturday's meet ranked 23rd. Olympian Shalaya Kipp, the reigning NCAA steeplechase champion, took time off to recover after the London Games. Wetmore said he will be happy if she improves on her 19th-place finish from last year.
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There have been clashes in Milan between around 200 drunk Arsenal fans and riot police in which one supporter suffered a slight head injury.
The clashes occurred ahead of tonight's Champions League game between the Gunners and Milan at San Siro.
This afternoon at around 16.00 local time (15.00 in the UK) the 200 English fans were drinking in Piazza Duomo when there was an exchange of insults with two passing Rossoneri supporters.
According to the Italian news reports, they started chasing the pair into the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele before they were ordered to stop by a plain clothes police officer.
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Riot police were called in and there were pictures of the Arsenal supporters drinking around a large pile of beer cans, squaring up to the police and chanting slogans.
The Italian media report police charged at one stage and one fan suffered a minor head injury.
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With a tap of the app on his smartphone, Odessa native and former National Football League player Roy Williams became Rider Zero as Uber Technologies launched service in the Midland-Odessa area.
To celebrate the arrival of its smartphone app that connects riders and drivers, Uber is offering free rides in the Midland-Odessa area through Friday. Riders must enter the promocode "MLDFREE" into the Uber app to be eligible for free rides.
"Availability may be limited at times while we're offering free rides," said Leandre Johns, Uber general manager, in a prepared statement. "Just refresh your Uber app after a few minutes to request a ride, and you'll be on your way."
Debbee Hancock, spokeswoman for Uber, said users from Midland who used the service when traveling in Dallas or Houston, and Dallas and Houston residents who traveled to Midland on business, requested that it become available in Midland.
She said the company has been pleased with the enthusiasm of those who want to drive for the service.
There is no set route or schedule because Uber drivers can drive where and when they want, it makes it easier to hail a ride in areas where taxis or other mass transportation aren't traditionally available.
Uber cited the experience of Odessa resident Amy Hendrick, who said the service allows her special needs son in Austin to move around the city in ways he couldn't on his own, while her daughter, a student at TCU, uses it to get to events where parking is limited. Hendrick and her husband use it while traveling and look forward to using it in Odessa.
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Hermione just barely squeezed into The Room of Hidden Things at the very last second as the door closed and sealed behind her. But as soon as she stepped in, she had no idea where Draco went.
The room was full of old junk; items of all sorts, unused things were everywhere in huge piles, sometimes to the ceiling.
She saw broken furniture, rusty bird cages, cracked caldrons, empty portrait frames, laboratory contraptions and vials, along with antique trunks, stacks of dusty outdated text books, and old wardrobe closets, so full they could not be closed.
Navigating her way through some of the narrow paths, she finally found Draco sitting on a wide step in front of a huge mirror.
By chance, Draco hadn't gone to the Vanishing Cabinet this night. Instead, he wanted to be with her. And the only way to do that was to look into the Mirror of Erised. She was after all, his greatest desire at the current moment and the mirror would reflect that desire.
It was the only way that he could be with her… false as it was.
She knew of the mirror's magical power as soon as she peered into it.
"I'll tell you what I see, if you tell me what you see," she offered, now standing behind his sitting form.
"I make no such deal," he replied quietly, knowing that he would only be describing a mature scene of a forbidden love's passion.
She reached out her hand and ran her fingers through his hair with the softest of touches, which only made him want her more.
But as much as he wanted to spend more time with her, he was not happy that she'd followed him.
"I won't have some insane secret relationship with you… even if you were willing," he voiced rather harshly.
"I wouldn't want to," she replied in a soft tone.
"Why did you follow me then? Was my vault not clear? You are forbidden to me. It is not some head-game or something that I can be talked out of. There is a reality outside these walls, Hermione that… that I would change if I had the power to do so. It's bigger than us both. Do you understand?"
"I know. I understand that it's not that your parents are just prejudice. I know that it is much, much deeper than that, Draco… because of who you are. And so I won't. And so we won't. There is no 'us' or 'we'. We are nothing… not friends… not lovers… not even enemies anymore," she said with her fingertips now touching his neck tenderly.
"Don't be so sure," he told her, thinking of the dark life he had yet to live.
He pushed the thought out of his mind by looking at the mirror once again, but that only made him want to act out what he was seeing in the reflection.
He wanted to pull her down, catch her in his lap, hold her tight to his chest, and kiss her senseless.
He watched as it happened in front of his very eyes while she stood directly behind him.
Why was life so cruel?
He thought of telling Hermione one more piece of his dream, the part where he told her that his name was cursed and that he could only give her a cursed life. It was so true, wasn't it?
His mind was getting as dark as the night sky, loving someone that he couldn't have, watching in the mirror as she kissed him and tugged at his clothing… wanting him with passion and a fury. His breathing began to get a bit heavy as he watched. It was maddening.
Hermione looked into the mirror and saw the same thing as he did. She wanted to be pulled down into his lap, pressed against him and mindlessly lost in his kiss once more, tugging at his clothing.
"Oh… my… goodness," she blushed as her greatest desire reflected back at her in the mirror. "What happens if two people look into the mirror and see the same thing?" she asked him, trying to keep things light-hearted.
"It blows up," he joked.
She laughed at his humor then turned her back to the mirror, realizing it was probably not such a good idea to stare at themselves in those kinds of positions too much longer.
"Then I suggest we stop looking at it, before this place goes up in flames."
He tore his gaze from the mirror and looked up at her smiling eyes. Her cheeks were still a bit streaky from her crying only a few minutes earlier at his vault. But she had dried her eyes, determined to have a pleasant time with him.
"Do you know that in 152 countries, it is illegal to kiss a girl upside-down like you did and then walk away?"
He let out a quick huff as he raised an eyebrow, remembering their most amazing kiss.
He loved what she was doing; taking an insanely serious and depressing situation and making it bearable.
"You asked me what I wanted and why I followed you here, but you didn't give me the chance to answer."
"Speak your mind then," he told her as his eyes returned to the reflection of his greatest desire. "Before I go insane staring into Satan's mirror."
She let out a giggle; a sound that made his heart melt to nothing.
"I wanted to tell you that I know the many reasons why we'll never be together. It's heartbreaking really, but let's not let the outside world ruin the night. It's the last night of a lifted curfew. Your friends are busy and mine will think that I'm with Vaden. Why waste the night when we can have a wonderful conversation? What's the harm in staying up, enjoying each other's company? I promise to keep the subjects light and neutral."
She crouched down beside him with a sly smile and gave him a playful nudge. "Besides, I bet you will fall asleep before I do," she challenged enticingly.
She hoped beyond hope that he would take the bait. When he didn't right away, she playfully tucked her arm around his and added, "When the sun comes up, we'll just forget everything… mutual feelings, vault messages, and the most amazing of kisses… and we'll leave each other alone and go back to hating each other. It was much less complicated, don't you think?"
He still hadn't answered her. He was pondering her offer. How could he possibly just forget everything at sunup? The thought was nice, but it would be impossible.
"Give me one more night with you. Please?" she urged with hope in her eyes.
How could he resist her brown eyes offering one more night, but not one that would bring up forbidden feelings or forbidden kisses? Just one more night to add to the wonderful, beautiful nights they'd already shared, then back to a simpler life? What harm could it cause?
"No. There is no way that you will outlast me. I am nocturnal, Granger. You will not win," he teased with a smirk that lit up her soul. "What do you want to talk about?"
"Well, first… teach me the spell that hid us from Pansy. How is it that she saw your vault, but didn't see us? You must show me how you did it."
Her curious mind had to know of this magic.
"Salvia Hexia," he told her. Draco stood and pulled her to her feet. "Take out your wand and I'll show you."
She did as told and he moved behind her taking her wrists and showing her the movements. It was hard for her to concentrate with him so close and actually touching her, but she tried her best to put those thoughts away, wanting to learn how to perform it successfully.
"You must have both hands raised and the wand movement is an 'x' into the air, but you must drag the wand across, like pulling a quill across parchment with no real pressure. Like this," he instructed, taking her wrists and performing the proper motion with her.
She had to remind herself to breathe.
"Alright try it, Granger. Do it in front of me and we'll know right away if it worked."
"Okay," she said turning to him as he backed away, giving her space.
"Salvia Hexia," she voiced with the proper wand movement.
She tried and failed a couple of times, each time getting more and more frustrated. But he was patient with her and eventually she got it right.
"You did it," he smiled. "I cannot see you."
She could tell that the spell did in fact work because his voice had become muffled. She was elated, but did not predict his next move.
He could no longer see her, but he reached for her anyway, his hand actually penetrating the spell's barrier to cup her face. It was very odd that he could feel her, but not see her. He moved his hand to her neck, then back up to just under her chin.
Hermione watched him, mezmerized by his tender touch. Clearly he could not see her and for a blissful moment, she was thankful.
"If one of us steps through the barrier fully, it will be lost," he told her.
She didn't step forward. She practically jumped to him, thrilled at her success.
"I did it!" she proclaimed. "And you are an excellent teacher." She smiled as she hugged him. "Brilliant. Thank you!"
"You are welcome," he said half-chuckling at her reaction.
"Okay… so what about the little tiny flames in the glass jars? How did you do those without fuel? I must know?"
"The jars under the courtyard?"
"Yes. I looked in the library and couldn't find it. Please show me."
"Well, we need to find a glass container of some sort. There must be one somewhere with all of this junk."
Amongst all of the items piled high, Hermione came across a crazy looking old hat that must've been half her height. She put it on.
"Is this why they called it 'high society'? Because of height of their hats? What do you think?" she asked being a little silly.
"I think I'm very glad that those went out of style a hundred years ago," he smiled. "But you are adorable nonetheless."
She removed the old thing from her head and put it back where she found it and moved on to try to find a glass jar that would be suitable.
"What do you supposed they used this for?" he asked looking at a diabolical looking student desk that had all sorts of metal things coming out of it.
"Looks like something Filch would use on a student found breaking curfew."
They had a bit of fun discovering many warped and strange looking things.
They passed a statue of the Hogwarts hog mascot and came to an enormous Wizards Chess piece. It instantly reminded Hermione of her first adventure with Harry and Ron looking for the Sorcerer's Stone.
"Be careful of that thing," Hermione warned. "She could take our heads off if she still thinks she's in the game."
They moved passed it carefully and came across something that caught her eye.
"This is really interesting… rather beautiful really." She held a tiny little ship inside a glass bottle. "The Muggle versions of these don't have the ocean water moving back and forth. This ship is actually floating around. Quite amazing. Look at the intricate details. It's so realistic."
"It's most likely a real ship, shrunken and placed there. Trapped, if you will," Draco guessed.
"Oh, my. I think you are right." She set it back down carefully, not to disturb the ocean waves too much.
The two enjoyed their time together... having fun commenting on the many objects they discovered, keeping things light-hearted. Both knowing what was to come when the sun came up, but hiding their sorrowful feelings just under the surface.
They came across an old Grandfather clock that no longer held the time. It was ornately carved and a shame it no longer worked. It was peculiar in that instead of the number twelve at the top, the number was thirteen. It was very strange and odd, but even so, it was certainly a reminder to Hermione that time was indeed ticking away... so precious the moments they had together.
For Draco, it resembled the old Malfoy Grandfather clock and was yet another reminder of his tragic dream at Christmas.
"Let's find some glass jars," he suggested, wanting to be far removed from it.
She gladly followed him and they eventually found an entire area of glass containers.
"Pick one. It doesn't matter which," he told her.
She carefully chose one that was within easy reach and he set it on a small table nearby so that he could show her how to make the tiny flames without fuel. It was fairly simple. The only problem was in controlling the amount of fire in the jar. If one was not careful, it could turn into a column of fire.
"You must maintain absolute control and not be distracted. Once you get it right, it will be safe to use forever. You can light them and put them out easily."
He was specific with his instructions and she did precisely as he said, practicing several times to get it exactly correct.
She looked up at him in awe as a tiny contained fire magically came to life.
"Where do you get your patience? Can you teach me that?" she asked, smiling at his glowing face.
"I'm a wizard, not a miracle worker." He flashed his signature smirk, but it turned into a warm smile.
But their eyes held much too long and the smile left his face.
Staring into her eyes too long had the potential to become much too serious. He had to think of something quickly... a distraction.
"I found something," he finally said. "I found it awhile ago and thought you might like it."
She followed him around several piles and stopped at something that was hovering inside protective, dusty glass.
He removed the covering, but she was about to protest, thinking he didn't have any business messing with whatever it was.
"Relax, Granger. I have one of these at home," he reassured, taking hold of it carefully.
"A conch seashell? The kind where you can hear the ocean?" She was a bit surprised that one would be in a Hogwarts junk pile, but then quickly changed her mind. They were finding all kinds of strange things. It was beautifully polished and seemed to be in excellent condition.
He let out a frustrated sigh.
"Granger… we are magical people and magical people in general put enchantments on things like this to make them more interesting than they already are. I guarantee that you will not hear the ocean in this one."
She took it from him and placed it to her ear.
"Well, apparently it's in the junk heap because it doesn't work. I hear nothing, not even the ocean."
"That's because you are doing it wrong."
"How does one 'listen wrong'?" she retorted sarcastically.
He stepped close to her and in a soft voice gave her instructions.
"Close your eyes," he said slowly.
She sighed, hoping it wasn't some kind of trick that he had lured her into.
"Trust me."
She closed her eyes and held the seashell to her ear once more. Still she heard nothing and was growing impatient.
"Take a deep breath and concentrate. Now… really listen." He whispered into her other ear soft and slow-like.
She focused all her attention on hearing something. It took a moment and then she finally heard a faint sound that was definitely not the sound of ocean waves. It was beautiful… and incredible.
It was a faint piano sound that once she concentrated on it, began to build and become more pronounced. She recognized it immediately.
"It's… it's one of my favorites. Moonlight Sonata."
Amazed, Hermione listened, but it became louder and louder and soon the sound came out of it like a magical sound box.
He took it from her and placed it back into its hovering spot.
It continued to play for them.
"It must be a favorite," he said, close and quiet. "That's the only thing it plays… one's favorites."
"Oh," she swallowed hard, wondering if he would kiss her again… or maybe embrace her as in a slow dance.
Oh, the power of a sad and beautiful song.
"You were right… I love it. Thank you so much for showing it to me," she said as though still holding her breath. "And... Thank you for spending time with me."
Draco heard her whisper of a thank you, but his thoughts were on what he should do next. He was struggling with keeping their agreement, especially when she looked at his lips, wanting his kiss. It was like an inaudible spell cast on him… an Imperious drawing him closer to her.
"You didn't have to," she told him quietly, looking at him as if his nearness intoxicated her.
"I wanted to," he replied, trying not to succumb to the undeniable craving that threatened to overtake him. "Hermione?" Draco whispered her name as he bent down close to her face.
"Yes," she beckoned, completely lost in her desire to have his lips on hers... as every soft and serious sound coming from the enchanted seashell surrounded them.
"Tell me… How am I to hate you at sunup, when I have the memory of you looking at me like you are now?"
Embarrassment flooded her senses. What was she doing? They had an agreement.
But she didn't count on the tension or the electricity between them getting in the way.
They were like two opposite magnets, trying to defy the power of nature's pull. Was it even possible?
"I'm so sorry," she confessed, as she quickly turned from him to the seashell, still playing and hovering. She found the glass case and reached for it to place it back over the shell, but he stopped her.
"Let it play," he said softly, moving in behind her, closing the space between them as the music continued to build and play for them, ever so serious and sad... and dark.
Draco didn't mean to make her feel bad. He was just stating the obvious.
She suddenly felt his arm around her waist, feeling the softness of her black velvet gown she had worn for him. He embraced her from behind, pulling her into him.
"Don't be sorry," he said into her hair. "I didn't count on this being so difficult… I want you so badly," he whispered hungrily.
She stood there, feeling him pressed against her.
He kissed the top of her head, but quickly moved down to a spot on her neck that was covered by her pretty choker.
He wanted to tear it off with his teeth.
Why was it that she always seemed to have something around her neck preventing him from devouring her? He wondered this while trying to hold back his emotions that threatened to run wild.
She closed her eyes and nearly cried as his words sunk in. He wanted her?
The number one Mudblood hater… the very one that had started her innermost pain and private suffering wanted her.
It was as if a hundred wounds had begun to heal; wounds that she thought would never go away.
Here he was… wanting her, now kissing her exposed flesh tenderly on her shoulder and all she kept thinking about was that she was a Mudblood that could have him for a night, but she couldn't have him forever.
She turned to him, wanting him as much as he wanted her.
The music was now commanding and dark, fueling their tension.
Yes, he wanted to make her his. He wanted to give her a dark mark of her own, the bruise of a lustful kiss... branding her his. Taken! But he had to restrain himself and accept the fact that she truly wasn't his... she never would be.
"Draco," she spoke his name, trying to keep her head as he kissed underneath her chin, working his way to her lips. "We must stop this."
He felt her cling to him, but when he heard the word come from her lips… he stopped abruptly, but surely not wanting to.
He stared deep into her eyes, silently willing her to change her mind.
"Too serious," she said faintly.
"Maybe we should end this now," he reluctantly suggested, still holding onto her, but taking long drawn out breaths to calm himself.
"No," she protested, not wanting their night to end just yet. "It just needs to stop being so serious… and that romantic music needs to stop."
He agreed, reaching for the glass and covering the magical seashell, muffling its beautiful sounds that would've subsided eventually.
Hermione began looking around. She saw something earlier that had caught her attention.
"Come on. Our conversation needs to get neutral fast or I won't be responsible for my actions," she explained truthfully. "I think we need to just calm down and relax."
She led him to a comfy place to sit amongst the junk.
It was a very old hand-carved Victorian settee with a high curved back, large enough for two to sit close and comfortable.
It was actually facing an eastern window, a bonus if they were to see the sunrise. Not that they wanted to see it. It would mean their end.
When the two sat down, she turned from him, raising her hair a bit, exposing the back of her neck.
"Will you help me remove my choker? The clasp is a little tricky."
"Sure," he replied, wishing she had told him that a lot sooner.
"That feels better."
She placed the chocker on the floor near her shoes while he removed his suit jacket and necktie, then unbuttoned his dress shirt, exposing a white cotton under-shirt.
He leaned against the high back of the settee, surprised that the old worn out seat was actually comfortable.
Hermione was a bit shy at first, but she was too tired to care. This was after all, going to be the only night that they would do this.
"Would you mind if I used you for a pillow?" she asked. "I'll never get the chance again."
"Of course." He welcomed her. "But you'll be falling asleep first, losing your bet."
She gave him an adorable sleepy smile. "I've already won. You just don't know it yet. And I just want to get comfortable."
He returned her sleepy smile with one of his own.
"Is it safe? Or do I need to keep my distance far, far away?"
"As safe as shark-infested water," he replied teasingly. "Come here."
She actually laid on the settee backwards with her feet up, her right hip resting on the cushion and the rest of her body cuddled up to his chest.
"It's all your fault, you know," he teased. "I mean really, Moonlight Sonata? Couldn't you have picked something else... something a little less emotional and deeply moving?"
"You're the one that showed me the thing in the first place. So naturally, it's all your fault." She gave him a bit of a squeeze as she nuzzled into him.
Hermione never felt so comfortable… living in a blissful dream, breathing in his intoxicating scent.
The feel of her soft warm body against his felt right and perfectly natural. He was elated that she hadn't kept her distance from him or turned from him. Instead, she remained facing him.
The two melted together as she placed her ear to his heart and her hands to his ribs.
The forbidden couple stayed up and talked long into the darkest hours of the morning... about everything that came to mind. They were comfortable with each other, relaxed, and content just holding each other.
They were getting sleepy when he finally told her, "I must ask that you don't come looking for me again. I'm sorry to be saying such a thing, but..."
She stopped him abruptly when she suddenly moved up and kissed him softly on the lips.
"I know. I won't. But I don't want to talk about that. I don't want to talk about what we already know will happen."
They kissed once more... a sweet goodnight kiss.
Her head went to his chest. "Just hold me 'til sunup?"
He pulled her tighter against him. "I won't let go until it's time," he promised.
After doing nothing for several moments but listen to each other breathe, she finally spoke.
"At my parent's home, I have a favorite place," she told him softly. "There's a window seat in my room where I must've read several hundred books. And when I wasn't reading, I would curl up in the window seat with a blanket and pillow and watch it rain… or watch those huge snowflakes that I love so much."
She told him of her Muggle home to ask him a question.
"Tell me about Malfoy Manor," she asked sleepily. "I'll never get to go there, but I'm curious as to what it's like. I read somewhere that it has thirteen bedrooms. Is that true?"
"Actually yes and no. It is a magical property whereas it is possible to have thirteen bedrooms, but they would be small. In taking a few out, it makes the rooms larger and much more comfortable. So right now, we have seven very large bedrooms. The walls are easily added and removed so you can adjust the manor based on your needs whenever you want. It has too many rooms, really. Think of the Victorian era and the many frivolous rooms they had and you'll have the manor."
As he described his ancestral home, his fingers moved lovingly against her bare skin, causing her to melt further into him. His touch was nothing short of magical to her senses, but his voice was so soothing that she struggled to stay awake.
"The drawing room houses my grandfather's portrait, but high up on the ceiling there is a beautiful mural of a witch with her dragon. It's gorgeous, but I hate it. We have seven fireplaces. There is a huge dining room with a table that seats twenty along with house-elf quarters, a butler's pantry, a wine cellar, and a library that you would fall in love with. As far as my bedroom… it has no closet door and it is always cold."
"That sounds like a lot of rooms," she said slowly. "But do you have a favorite place? A place like my window seat?"
"My favorite place is not inside the manor. It is outside."
"We have an apple orchard that is so beautiful it's like having our own private park. It's vast and well-kept. There is a wonderful tree that sits high on a hill and I would climb it every chance I could. It was a perfect spot for watching the sunsets and it gave a most amazing view of the manor and all the grounds that surround it, including an enormous patch of Tiger Lilies that grow along a steep and quiet stream. That's it. That's my favorite place… away from everyone and everything. My escape, I suppose."
"It sounds lovely," she said in a breath, clearly slowing down as his voice lulled her to sleep.
"It is," he whispered as he felt her body finally relax into a dreamless sleep.
The corners of his mouth turned up into a smile. He had won the bet. She had fallen asleep first.
But in the end, he knew she didn't care about the bet. In her mind she had won a night spent with him and that was all that mattered.
At sunup, they would forget whatever it was they had between them and become enemies once more.
But not yet…
Hermione opened her eyes to see that dawn had indeed come, never dreading the sun like she did on this morning, but pleasantly surprised and thankful to see that Draco had kept his word.
With her head still pressed to his chest, she listened to his heart's peaceful rhythm and his slow breaths telling her that he was still asleep.
She dared not move at first, reveling the feel of him underneath her. She took note of the weight of his arm across her back.
He was still holding her.
She wondered what to do then. Should she wake him?
She thought against it, sparing them both some awkward or potentially teary goodbye.
They were supposed to pretend that nothing had happened between them. They were supposed to be going back to a time when they hated each other… back to a simpler time when things were less complicated.
She thought of the agreement knowing it was the only way to convince him to share one more night with him. It had worked and so she would keep her end of the bargain.
She would get up and leave, walk back to her dorm, and start the day anew and move on with her life.
A relationship with him was impossible and even though her heart was aching, she knew that his was too. It was in his letter.
"If my heart aches, it is because it is not permitted to love the forbidden."
His words whispered to her as she listened to that very heart that ached for her.
She lay pressed against him for only few more moments. Her eyes closed, she breathed in his scent letting it soak into her memory.
Listening to him breathe, she didn't want to get up. She just wanted to lay there and breathe with him, but knew she couldn't stay that way.
It was time to slip out, preferably without waking him.
She lifted her head slightly but that is when she noticed his dagger-shaped sideburns had grown a tad bit more prominent. Mesmerized by his sleeping form, she reached up and traced it lightly with the tip of her finger until he stirred a bit.
She froze then, willing him to stay asleep.
He seemed so at peace, but Hermione knew very well that his mind certainly wasn't. It might not ever be. She was able to keep his mind out of the darkness at least for a little while, but no more.
And with that thought, she carefully and slowly lifted herself from him, hoping that she wouldn't disturb him too much.
As soon as she was up, she grabbed her shoes and her chocker that she had placed on the floor only hours ago then took a few steps backwards away from him… thinking her departure bittersweet. She hated to leave, but glad that she didn't have to look at him in his sad and serious eyes and say goodbye to him.
She wasn't sure that she ever could.
As soon as he heard her quiet footsteps walk away, Draco opened his eyes and breathed out a long sigh.
He was awake before she was, amazed that she never did turn away from him. He had finally closed his eyes, cherishing the last few moments with her as her body breathed in synch with his.
When she had touched the side of his face so lovingly, he felt the overwhelming urge to lay her gently on the carpet and make sweet, slow love to her. But in doing so, he knew that they would eventually have to face each other and say goodbye.
The last thing that he wanted from her was a final goodbye.
And so, Draco sat up and for the first time in awhile, he heard his conscience scolding him.
"She will hate you. She will spit in your face when she finds out that she kissed a Death Eater." He swallowed hard as reality settled in. "She will despise you more than ever before when she finds out that she spent the night with an assassin. You defile her innocence with your deception... and it makes you one of THEM."
Walking to her dorm, she stopped by her Black Canvas Vault to retrieve her picture that was hidden inside it so that it could finally be erased. But when she opened it, the picture wasn't there.
"He took it," she said to herself as an enormous smile came to her face and her heart soared. "He kept my picture."
She raised her wand high then, parallel to the top of the vault, and proceeded to pull it down in front of her, the magical wave erasing the vault and putting it back into its sand-like state... her message forever gone.
"Does a Dark Heart have room for love?" her vault's message had asked him.
"Yes," she answered aloud. "A Dark Heart most definitely has room... for love."
Author's Note:
Ah, these two... what an exhausting Valentine's evening. :)
Thanks to the many of you that have graciously Reviewed. I cannot tell you how much I am addicted to reading them. Without them, I surely would've given up by now. How does one thank you for such inspiration, such encouragement?
Dark Whisper
P.S. 24,800 Reads. 155 have Favorited. Amazing!
Credit: Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata... Hauntingly beautiful, dark, and powerful. And probably over-used, but I couldn't help it.
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Wildlife is abundant. Anglers catch brook, brown, cutthroat, rainbow and golden trout in the secluded serenity of the clear mountain lakes and streams.
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GOLF GRANBY RANCH is an 18-hole championship mountain golf course that features 7,260 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Designed by Mike Asmundson of Nicklaus Design.
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January -- Three Lakes Ice Fishing Contest takes place over three days and is one of the largest fishing tournaments in Grand County.
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The STIHL MS 461 R is a great all-around professional forestry and tree care chainsaw. With the same power and weight as the MS 460, it offers up to 20% less fuel consumption, meaning you can spend less time refueling and less money on fuel. This durable chainsaw also features a wrap-around handle for use in multiple positions for felling or limbing with hands in the proper positions. The heavy-du...Read More
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Wrap Handle (R)
Saw can be used in multiple positions for felling or limbing with hands in the proper positions.
Adjustable Automatic Oiler
The Adjustable Automatic Oiler allows the user to adjust the lubricant of the guide bar and saw chain for different bar lengths and cutting conditions.
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The ElastoStart™ starter handle is an exclusive feature of STIHL. It is a starting grip with a built-in shock absorber that helps reduce the effort when pulling on the starter cord. The ElastoStart™ starter grip noticeably reduces the sudden peak forces (compression) normally felt during cranking. The forces which occur at the grip after the first compression stroke are smoothed out.
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Side-Access Chain Tensioner
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The STIHL MS 461 R is a great all-around professional forestry and tree care chainsaw. With the same power and weight as the MS 460, it offers up to 20% less fuel consumption, meaning you can spend less time refueling and less money on fuel. This durable chainsaw also features a wrap-around handle for use in multiple positions for felling or limbing with hands in the proper positions. The heavy-duty HD-2 filter element provides longer run times between air filter maintenance. The MS 461 R is also available in a non-wrap handle version.
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MS 461 R is rated out of 5 by 37.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Logger1 from 461R - Hold on, it's a beast! I've added this saw to my fleet as I needed a powerful saw for felling and bucking up the old growth oaks that I have on my property. I did a lot of research on the 461R prior to buying it, and with the Stihl saws that I have, all pro saws, this one fits into a range where it will handle with ease large diameter felling and following up with bucking larger logs for firewood. I have mine setup with the 25" bar and run the 36RM chain. It bites into the wood hard, a little too hard at times, and there is noting yet that I have cut into that will bog it down. It is breaking in nicely as with each tank of fuel it gets better. What a beast, but I will admit that with the longer ES bar on it does wear you down after a while. The only thing I would look into is a lighter version bar and as mentioned before a prefilter sock over the HD air filter. The wrap handle does help in awkward cutting positions as well.Overall this is a fantastic engineered and designed saw and fits a range that will work for just about any cutting needs. The quality of the parts and the fit and finish are top notch. This saw will compliment perfectly a smaller lighter weight saws for limbing and cleanup jobs.
Date published: 2018-01-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by SWMason from Munchaholic - Wow This Saw Eats! I upgraded to this saw after owning the 311 for a year due to the 391 and 461 being sold out at the time. The 461 is about twice the price and has 50% more horsepower than the 311 but only 2 pounds heavier. The dealer will always tell you something that I have found to be very true - pick the saw you think will work best then buy the next size bigger. This 461 came with a 25" bar and I purchased a longer 32" also for the big trees. All new / newer Stihl saws like fresh gas - so if your saw sits more than a couple of weeks, dump the old and give it some fresh - some of the reviews say hard starting on most saws. All in all the 461 is the best I have ever used / owned.
Date published: 2018-01-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bikeracer from Trustworthy, powerful, quality chainsaw. I am 52 now & have been sawing my own wood since I was a kid. Also extra to sell. My first saw ,which was not a Stihl, blew up. I have owned many Stihl saws since. None ever blew up. My 461R is one of my best. I though my favorite was a 441. But after trading it for a 461 I like that the av mounts are not so soft. And the better torque. Any pro saw is better than a homeowner saw. You get your money worth if you need or can get the best. These saws are ones you can be very proud to own. Also enjoyable to operate.
Date published: 2018-01-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bigpetro from Sweet saw This saw gets it done, very reliable, and has plenty of power for the big stuff!
Date published: 2017-12-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by wildfire from awsome equipment I am a Professional sawyer in the service of the US Government, I love the dependability and Availability of the 461R. Never fails when needed
Date published: 2017-10-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by Andy80 from Well balanced and strong powerband I've always wanted a large displacement chainsaw and the time finally arrived to buy one. My friend bought the ms461 with wrap handle and I bought the ms661 with wrap handle. I've ran about a gallon of fuel through it so far and it's ran fantastic. I have cut both ash and oak to date. On large oak cuts even against the grain the 661 pulls like a boss. Fuel consumption is decent for a saw this size. Currently I'm running a 25" bar with a 3/8 chain which seems perfect for cutting the larger sized trees in this area. The fit and finish and ergonomics verse the comparable 395 husky is better on air cleaner servicing, fuel caps, trigger and basic control layout. I value attention to detail on design. I do wish stihl had a sock that went over the air cleaner that helped shed off larger sawdust chips as the Oem design clogs up quick. I would recommend this saw!
Date published: 2017-07-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by RARod from There's a Right Tool for Every Job and for trees over 8 foot diameter; this is the right tool. I have never had a chain saw make me feel like a kid again as an adult. I knew it would have plenty of power but I didn't think it would make me feel small again. It made me smile to feel small again if only for a little while.
Date published: 2017-03-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by Personx64 from Awesome Saw! I run Sthils 36" "Light" bar on my 461R and couldn't imagine running anything else on the saw. No it has never bogged down because of it. Ive got 4 smaller Sthil saws and I enjoy reaching for an appropriately sized saw for what I'm cutting. I wish Sthil made "Light" bars for all their saws. They are AMAZING! My 461R came with the standard 36" bar and it felt real nose heavy. I swapped for Sthils "Light" bar (yes it cost more) and the saw feels lighter than my MS310! The extra money is worth every penny in my opinion.
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text: On Tue, 6 Mar 2001, Frederick Bruckman wrote: > Still not quite right: "patch-aa" contains a NetBSD tag, which is > expanded after a second invocation of "cvs update -A", subsequently > causing the patch to fail! Plus, no "patch-sum" file. Argl, please test. (I can't my bsd.pkg.mk barfs with some digest stuff on me :/) - Hubert -- Hubert Feyrer <email@example.com>


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Report NEP-HAP-2008-06-27This is the archive for NEP-HAP, a report on new working papers in the area of Economics of Happiness. Viviana Di Giovinazzo issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
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- D. Verhaest & E. Omey, 2008. "Objective overeducation and worker well-being: a shadow price approach," Working Papers of Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Ghent University, Belgium 08/514, Ghent University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.
- Markus Schaffner & Benno Torgler, 2008. "Meet the Joneses: An Empirical Investigation of Reference Groups in Relative Income Position Comparisons," School of Economics and Finance Discussion Papers and Working Papers Series 234, School of Economics and Finance, Queensland University of Technology, revised 17 Jun 2008.
- Zsuzsa Blasko, 2008. "Does early maternal employment affect non-cognitive children outcomes? - A literature review," Budapest Working Papers on the Labour Market 0805, Institute of Economics, Centre for Economic and Regional Studies, Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
- Grün, Carola & Hauser, Wolfgang & Rhein, Thomas, 2008. "Finding a job: Consequences for life satisfaction and interactions with job quality," IAB Discussion Paper 200824, Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung (IAB), Nürnberg [Institute for Employment Research, Nuremberg, Germany].
- Paramio, Juan Luis & Zofío, José Luis, 2008. "The Evolution of the Labor Market and Leisure Industries in Spain: Quality of Life versus Standard of Living," Working Papers in Economic Theory 2008/06, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Spain), Department of Economic Analysis (Economic Theory and Economic History).