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This book was previously published as The Palmyra Impact.
A minor seismic disturbance in a remote section of the Pacific causes barely a ripple of concern for Kai Tanaka, acting director of the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu. But when an airliner en route from L.A. to Sydney vanishes in the same location, Kai is the first to realize that a mysterious explosion has unleashed a series of massive waves destined to obliterate Hawaii. In just one hour, Kai will lose all he has ever known—including his wife and daughter— unless he can save them from nature's most destructive force.
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Издатель: Pocket BooksИздано: Nov 30, 2010ISBN: 9781439189603Формат: book
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Rogue Wave - Boyd Morrison
coincidental.
Civilization exists by geologic consent,
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero.
Seize the day, put no trust in tomorrow.
CAPTAIN MICHAEL ROBB OPENED his eyes and found himself lying on the cockpit floor. Heat washed over him as if the airliner had been plunged into a blast furnace, and multiple warning horns blared. Blood trickled from his brow, stinging his eye. For a second he lay there, dazed, wondering what had happened. Then he remembered. The impact.
He had just returned to the cockpit, swearing off coffee for the rest of the trip. It had been his third trip to the lavatory, and the flight from Los Angeles to Sydney wasn't even halfway over. His copilot, Wendy Jacobs, a good twenty years younger than he, had smirked at him but said nothing. He had been about to climb back into his seat when a streak of light flashed by the airliner's starboard wing.
Robb thought it was a lightning strike from the storm they were flying above, but then the plane was thrown sideways, as if batted away by a giant hand. A sonic boom blasted the plane, and he smacked into the bulkhead, his head and shoulder taking most of the blow.
He must have been out for only a few seconds. Though his mind was still fuzzy, his vision quickly came back into focus. Robb sat up and wiped the blood from his eye. The instrument panel was intact. Jacobs had disengaged the autopilot and grabbed the yoke, which she now fought for control. Robb pulled himself to his feet. He had no idea how badly he was injured, but he was moving. That was enough.
As Robb clambered into his seat, he glanced at the cabin differential pressure gauge. Its needle was pegged at zero. Explosive decompression.
Reflexively, he reached for the mask hanging to his left, years of training taking over. His shoulder protested the motion, and he winced in pain.
Oxygen masks on, one hundred percent! he shouted.
Robb pulled the mask over his head, and Jacobs did the same. The masks in the passenger compartment had already dropped automatically. He mentally raced through the possibilities for the blast. A terrorist bomb? Missile attack? Fuel tank explosion? To depressurize that fast, some of the passenger windows must have blown out, maybe an entire door. The aircraft was still flying though, so that meant the fuselage was intact.
With his attention focused on getting the airliner under control, there was no time for Robb to talk to the passengers. The flight attendants would have to deal with them. The best thing he could do for the passengers was to get the plane down to ten thousand feet, where there was breathable air.
He pushed the yoke forward and silenced the decompression horn, but another one continued to wail. The lights for the starboard engines flashed red, meaning both were on fire.
Pull number three engine T-handle! Robb barked out. He suppressed the panic edging into his voice.
Jacobs pulled the handle and pressed the button beneath it, extinguishing the fire. She glanced out the starboard window to make a visual check.
Fire's out on number three engine! Number four engine is completely gone!
Gone?
Sheared off from the pylon.
Robb cursed under his breath. His 747–400 was certified to fly with only three engines, but with just the two port engines they'd be lucky to stay in the air.
He turned to Jacobs. Her face was ashen but otherwise professional.
Issue the distress call, Robb said.
Jacobs nodded, understanding the implications. Even if someone heard the radio call, it would make little difference. The best they could hope for was to report their position in case they had to ditch. She keyed the radio.
Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! This is TransPac 823. We are going down. We are going down. We've lost both number three and number four engines. Our position is seventy-five miles bearing two four five from Palmyra VOR.
No answer, just static.
Activate the emergency transponder, Robb said. He knew activating it was a useless procedure. They were beyond the range of any radar units.
Setting transponder to 7700 in squawk emergency, Jacobs replied.
As their rapid descent took the plane through thirty thousand feet, an unearthly glow bloomed within the cloud cover ten miles to their right. At first the clouds softened it, but then the light pierced them, shooting toward the stratosphere, for a moment brighter than the sun.
What the hell? Jacobs said.
A fireball rolled upward in the distinctive mushroom shape Robb had seen in countless photos. He gaped, mesmerized by the sight. Atomic weapons testing in the Pacific had been outlawed for years, and there were no volcanoes in this region of the ocean. What else could have caused such a massive explosion?
Whatever it was, the explanation didn't matter.
Roll left! he yelled. Stabilizing the plane should have been his highest priority, but they had to get away from the blast zone.
Rolling left, came Jacobs's response after only a second's hesitation.
Robb just had to hope that he could ride out the shock wave and find someplace to land. They had passed over the Palmyra Atoll only ten minutes before, but the runway built during World War II had been abandoned decades earlier. Christmas Island, five hundred miles away, had the closest operational runway. Despite all the damage the plane had sustained, it was still flying. They might make it.
Come on, you bastard! Robb grunted as he strained at the controls.
The nose of the enormous plane came around slowly. Too slowly.
The blast wave from the explosion caught up with them and slapped at the plane from behind, heaving its tail up. A colossal crack of thunder hammered the aircraft. The windows shattered and wind howled through the cockpit. The number one engine was wrenched from its mounts, shearing half the port wing from the plane and setting the fuel tanks aflame. The plane plummeted like an elevator cut from its cable.
With two engines gone and another shut down, the airliner was mortally wounded. Thinking of the 373 men, women, and children in the plane—people who were his responsibility—Robb didn't give up, but he had no more hope of flying it than one of the passengers. He battled the controls trying to level the plane, but it was a dead stick. Despite his efforts, the plane spun downward in a death spiral. By the time the airliner plunged through the lowest cloud layer, the altimeter read one thousand feet. For the first time in an hour, Robb could see the blue water of the Pacific.
Realizing that their fate was inevitable, Robb let go of the yoke and sat back. He held out his hand to Jacobs, who grasped it tightly with her own. Never much for religion, Robb nonetheless closed his eyes and found himself reciting the Lord's Prayer. He was up to the words Thy kingdom come when the plane slammed into the ocean at over five hundred miles per hour.
THE BROCHURE WAS SLICK and professional, but Kai Tanaka still hated the idea of sending his thirteen-year-old daughter away to a scuba diving camp. He sipped his coffee at the kitchen counter as he scanned the pamphlet and thought about how to let Lani down gently.
She and her best friend, Mia, sat close together at the dinette table, talking over a magazine in low, conspiratorial tones. Then they erupted into shrill screams that dissolved into giggles while they pointed at a glossy photo.
Kai walked over to the table and made as if to get a better look at the magazine. "And what are you guys reading this morning? Is it Newsweek or Car and Driver?"
Lani quickly flipped the magazine closed. It was Seventeen. Mia must have brought it with her. Like most fathers, Kai couldn't help wonder at how fast they were growing up. They were barely teenagers. To him, seventeen was far in the future.
Lani giggled at Mia, and then adopted a mock-serious tone. We're just doing some research for our trip this morning. Mia nodded in agreement.
Uh-huh, Kai said dubiously. "Seventeen has an article about boogie boarding, does it?"
Not exactly, Mia said. But there are some tips about beachcombing. At this, Lani and Mia erupted into another peal of laughter. Kai assumed it was something having to do with how to meet boys, but he didn't want to know.
So, what do you think about the camp, Dad? Lani said. It looks awesome, doesn't it?
Bilbo, the family's wheaten terrier, lapped noisily from his bowl, then dribbled water across the floor after he finished. Avoiding Lani's question, Kai busied himself wiping up the drool. While he threw the paper towel away, he glanced at the countertop TV. It was tuned to a Honolulu newscast with a graphic that said Breaking News, but the volume was so low that all Kai could hear was the indistinct mumbling of the anchorwoman.
Hello? Dad? Can I go?
I don't know, he finally said. When is this?
First week in August.
You two are pretty young to be diving.
I'll be fourteen next month, Lani said indignantly.
That was true, although Lani didn't look thirteen. She looked sixteen. At five foot eight, she was now taller than her mother by a good two inches, and even more distressingly, she had developed a womanly figure. Her hair was auburn, not the strawberry blond of Rachel's Irish heritage, but she had gotten her mother's delicate facial structure and lean athletic body. From Kai, she inherited the olive complexion and almond-shaped eyes of his Italian-Japanese background. To Kai's chagrin, the effect made her not only beautiful but exotic. He was going to have to plan for dates very soon, and he was terrified.
And Teresa gave her okay? Kai said.
Mia nodded. I think Mom needs some alone time, she said. She was Lani's age but darker, shorter, and more petite. Kai couldn't imagine her lugging an oxygen tank around on her back.
Where is she? he said.
Getting dressed, Mia said.
So, can I go? Lani said.
After a pause, Kai said, I'll have to think about it.
Lani looked at Mia in disgust. That means no.
Kai waved the brochure. It means I have to check out this outfit, see what their safety record is. Scuba diving is a dangerous sport.
You've been diving fifty times, Lani said, pouting.
So I know what I'm talking about. Plus, I have to talk about it with your mother.
She already said it was cool. We talked about it with her and Teresa while you were out jogging.
"She was cool with it, huh? Maybe I should just confirm that with her."
Usually Rachel's Monday shift didn't begin until ten a.m., but that morning she had to be at the Grand Hawaiian early for the disabled vets' brunch. As the hotel manager, she wanted to make sure everything was perfect, especially because the governor would be addressing the veterans. Kai dialed her cell.
Hello? Rachel said above a truck horn honking in the background. She was still on the road. Even on a holiday, the commute from Ewa Beach to Honolulu wasn't fun.
Traffic? he said, moving into the family room to get a little privacy.
You sound tired.
I didn't get much sleep last night. Teresa and I were up late talking. It's great to have her and Mia in town, but I'm going to be exhausted by the end of the week. Is she there?
I think she's getting into her swimsuit.
Ask her to give me a call on her way to the beach.
I will. So Lani had a surprise for me this morning.
About the scuba camp? I think it's a fantastic idea.
Because she's thirteen. You can't even get certified until you're fifteen.
It sounds like a wonderful program. Master instructors, top-notch facilities, lots of fun activities. One of the mothers in Lani's class raved about it.
Kai didn't bother to ask which mother. He wouldn't know her. Taking the post of assistant director at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center had been a great career move for him, but he hadn't counted on how demanding it would be. Including Kai, there were only eight geophysicists on staff, and the PTWC had to be monitored by two of them twenty-four hours a day. That meant they regularly had to pull twelve-hour shifts. Kai had been so busy that he'd participated in only one parent-teacher conference.
Lani has to have something to look forward to, Rachel said. She's been here nine months now and hasn't made any friends yet.
What do you mean? She hangs out with her soccer friends all the time.
Getting pizza after the game with her teammates doesn't count. In the whole time we've been here, she hasn't once brought somebody back home. Now that she's with Mia, I see how she used to be in Seattle. And being in that compound hasn't helped.
Please don't call it a compound. Kai hated that word.
It was difficult to recruit geophysicists who were willing to spend that many hours on-site, so to sweeten the deal, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—better known as NOAA, the parent organization of the PTWC—built houses on the Center grounds that some of the staff lived in for free. As assistant director, Kai had been given one of the houses. The biggest perk was that it was only three blocks from the beach, but the run-down neighborhood around the complex wasn't safe enough for Lani to explore on her own.
She feels isolated there, Rachel said.
Maybe we can do more family outings, like the luau tonight.
Kai, your heart's in the right place, but she needs to learn some independence. She isn't going to be your little girl forever.
Oh, yes she will.
Yeah, Kai said with a sigh, I know. But I still think she should wait to do this scuba camp until next year.
Listen, I'm about to go into the garage, so you're going to lose me. Just think about it, and we'll talk more this evening. All right?
Okay. I'll think about it.
With a click, Rachel was gone.
So you got the spiel, huh? a voice behind him said.
Kai turned to see Teresa Gomez. Like the girls, she was already dressed in a tank top and sarong over her bikini.
Oh yeah, Kai said. The hard sell.
What's the verdict?
Still thinking about it.
Good luck with that. I lasted about five minutes. She yawned and stretched her arms. I need to mainline some more coffee.
Kai followed her back into the kitchen. Lani and Mia stopped giggling and looked at him expectantly.
Still thinking about it, he said, eliciting a groan. He handed the coffeepot to Teresa. I heard you stayed up late with Rachel to continue our conversation after I went to bed.
She can't hear enough about my residency program. Sometimes I think she's the one who should have gone to med school. As she filled her mug, Teresa looked at the TV. A TransPac Airlines logo was next to the anchor-woman's shoulder. I hope to God it's sunny today. If I came all the way from Seattle for more rain, I'll curl up into the fetal position.
Don't worry. The report earlier said no rain is projected, so you and the girls should have great weather today.
If it's your day off, grab your towel and come with us.
"Day off? I wish. I'm on call today. I have to give a tour this morning, and there's a paper I'm submitting to the Science of Tsunami Hazards next month that I've got to finish."
Teresa appraised Kai's outfit and began to laugh. I forgot. We're in Hawaii.
He looked down at his clothes and realized why she was laughing. To a Seattleite like Teresa, the flowered shirt, khakis, and tennis shoes he was wearing might seem like weekend wear, but it was perfectly normal office attire for him.
This is formal wear for me, he said with a laugh. Where are you guys boarding?
"Well, I wanted to go somewhere quiet, but no, I got vetoed! She jabbed a finger at the girls. So it's Waikiki. While they're swimming, I plan to sit my butt down and do absolutely nothing."
Kai winced. Because of the holiday, Waikiki would be packed not only with tourists but with locals as well. May was a big month for travelers, and three-day weekends were always popular with American tourists from the mainland. Almost fifty thousand visitors stayed in Honolulu at any one time, and Waikiki claimed most of them. Teresa would be hard pressed to find any peace on the beach.
I think they just want to check out the eye candy, she said.
We do not! said Lani.
But Mia at the same time said Yeah! and Lani turned red.
Kai tried to help Teresa out. Why don't you go to Kahana Valley? There's a great beach there.
It's boring, Lani said. If I finally get to go to a beach, I want to go to a good one.
What do you mean? We go to our beach all the time.
Yeah, right. Only when you're with me. What's the use of living three blocks from the beach if I have to wait for you to take me?
Here we go, Kai said. To Teresa: One time, I saw some kids smoking dope down at the little park that leads to the beach. Now she's mad that I won't let her go on her own.
If I didn't live in this compound, I might have someone to go with.
Why does everyone call it that? Kai said.
I'm sure it's not because of the barbed wire and security gate, Lani said, her sarcasm reaching new heights. Come on, Mia. Let's get our stuff.
They ran off to Lani's bedroom.
Good God, Teresa said. You know the attitudes are only going to get worse as the day goes on. I'll pay you a thousand dollars to switch places with me.
Kai laughed and shook his head. No way. I like having the easy job. Kai handed her the keys to his Jeep. When do you think you'll be back?
If I can endure it, I'm thinking around five. That way I'll have plenty of time to recover before the luau tonight.
Perfect, Kai said. The boogie boards are in the garage.
We'll get them! yelled Lani from the other room.
As he and Teresa went outside, Kai paused to turn off the TV. Just before he clicked it off, he noticed a new graphic saying AIRLINER MISSING OVER PACIFIC.
THE RAIN HAD BEEN falling constantly for two hours now, but that didn't keep Yvonne Dunlap from her duties. In her three weeks on the Palmyra Atoll, she had come to appreciate the damp weather, which gave the island a serene quality. Even with 175 inches of rain per year watering the lush vegetation, she could think of worse places to do scientific research.
She picked her way across the beach looking for her quarry, avoiding the plastic garbage that marred the otherwise pristine habitat. Dark clouds stretched to the horizon, broken only by an occasional flash of lightning in the distance. The breaking surf and soothing patter of rain were her only companions.
None of Yvonne's three colleagues on the island had joined her on this excursion. They were back at base camp, working on their computers out of the rain, compiling figures about the nesting habits of sooty terns or analyzing data about the impact of non-native species on the island's flora.
Yvonne had come hunting much more interesting prey than birds and shrubbery. Her graduate studies in invertebrate biology had brought her to this isolated outpost for one reason. And it didn't take long for her to spot what she was looking for. She took out her digital camera and approached slowly to add more photos to her collection.
An enormous blue coconut crab scurried up a thick palm tree looking for its favorite food. This rare example looked like it measured three feet across and weighed close to ten pounds, a size that would put most Maine lobsters to shame.
The Nature Conservancy had purchased the Palmyra Atoll as a wildlife preserve. To minimize the impact of humans on the ecosystem, they granted only a limited number of permits to researchers. Yvonne was one of the lucky few, and she reveled in exploring the island's natural wonders. Rainy mornings like this were especially good for her outings, giving her time to enjoy nature as it was meant to be, alone and in silence. To her, the experience was spiritual.
Yvonne interrupted her photography to jot some notes in her journal. The crab in front of her was one of the finest specimens she'd ever seen, and she wanted a full record of it. At the top of the tree, the crab grasped a coconut in its claws and ripped it open like a ripe melon, tearing at the meat inside. Yvonne was setting her camera to video mode to capture its eating ritual when a great boom echoed across the island. The sound was so loud that she dropped the camera.
The crab, also startled by the noise, dropped from the tree and scuttled back to the safety of its burrow. Yvonne stooped to pick up the camera, waiting for the thunder to abate. She searched for the source of the noise, but the clouds looked uniformly gray in all directions. Nothing suggested a major storm headed their way.
In a minute the sound dissipated, and Yvonne strode over to the hole the crab had disappeared into. She plopped herself on a fallen log not far from it and waited for the crab to reemerge, aiming her camera in hopes of a close-up.
She continued staring at the burrow until a new noise intruded on the soft drizzle. A rumble from the island's interior. At its widest, the Palmyra Atoll was only a half mile across. For some reason, Yvonne thought the sound was reaching her from the opposite side of the island.
She stood and peered into the thick foliage. The noise grew quickly, coming toward her. It sounded like a thousand elephants stampeding, knocking down every tree as they charged. Yvonne stepped back involuntarily, stopping only when her boots were splashed by the surf.
She spotted movement in the forest. It was indistinct at first, but within seconds it resolved into an image that took Yvonne a moment to comprehend. A churning mass of water raged toward her, uprooting and splintering every tree in its path. She couldn't have been more shocked than if it had actually been elephants.
She froze, paralyzed, her voice choked by fear. The roar was so loud that it seemed to go through her, and the wind pushed before the wall of water blew the hood of her windbreaker backward. Yvonne's eyes locked in terror on the rushing mountain of debris, and she hopelessly wished that she could find some kind of burrow to plunge into as the crab had done.
As the water reached the beach, the closest palm tree—the same one that had seemed so solid when the crab had climbed it—was yanked out of the ground. Just before it crushed Yvonne, she finally screamed.
AS WAS USUAL ON Oahu, the May morning was bright blue, with just a few wisps of mist perched on the mountains northeast of Honolulu. The flowers lining the path contributed their sweet aroma to the ocean breeze that tickled the trees. The forecast was eighty and sunny. Kai sighed contentedly as he soaked in the warmth. Teresa and the kids couldn't have picked better weather for a day at the beach.
They were busy packing the boogie boards into the Jeep when the center's security gate hummed to life. Kai saw a jet black Harley idling on the other side, the distinctive exhaust gurgling.
Oh no, he said.
What's with the Hell's Angel? Teresa said.
It's Brad.
The playboy, huh? This ought to be good.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
Believe me, I'm immune. Divorce will do that for you. What's he doing here?
I have no idea, but I bet I won't like it. Since Kai's move back to Hawaii, Brad stopped by on a regular basis to pester Kai into doing something crazy with him, usually while Kai was supposed to be working.
Brad tore up the drive at a rate that Kai didn't think possible. He screeched to a stop next to the group, hopped off his bike, and flipped off his mirrored helmet in one move. Kai felt a flare of envy at Brad's effortless grace, which complemented his rugged surfer-dude appeal.
Brad ruffled his fingers through his thick blond hair and clapped Kai on the shoulder.
Great day for a round of golf, wouldn't you say? Brad waved to the sky as if it had bestowed this day at his request.
Before Kai could answer, Lani ran up and jumped into Brad's arms.
Uncle Brad!
Hello, my darlin'! He spun her around and then dropped her and gave her a huge smile. You are looking as pretty as ever. What? You're heading to the beach and didn't invite me?
Another voice piped up. It was Mia.
You can come with us if you want, she said, her eyes wide at the sight of Brad's tight T-shirt, muscular arms, and sky blue eyes. Her mouth was slightly agape, as if she couldn't believe what she was seeing. He usually had that effect on women, even thirteen-year-olds.
And you must be the lovely Mia I've heard so much about. Brad took her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. Kai thought Mia would melt into the pavement.
And I must be her mother, Teresa Gomez, Teresa said. She seemed unaffected by Brad's physical gifts and looked a little disturbed at her daughter's reactions to this thirty-five-year-old smooth talker.
Brad Hopkins. They shook hands. So you're the doctor?
Third-year resident.
Well, it's great you got some time off to come visit. I see you're ready to enjoy our fine weather. Brad looked her in the eye, but Kai knew he had already given her tall, tan figure the once-over from behind that mirrored visor.
Teresa rolled her eyes, but Kai could see that she was amused. Your brother is exactly like you said he was.
Even though the only physical feature Brad and Kai shared was their six-foot height, they were indeed brothers. Half brothers, specifically. When Kai was four, his father died of cancer. Kai's mother remarried within a year. She was wooed by Charles Hopkins, owner of Hopkins Realty, one of the most successful real estate companies in the islands. They immediately produced Kai's little brother, Brad, and Charles adopted Kai. Although Kai kept his birth father's last name, they were a close family. But it was apparent from an early age that Charles was grooming Brad to take over the business. That was fine with Kai. He had no interest in real estate or business. Science was always his passion.
When their parents died in a car crash five years ago, the estate had been split between them, but Brad kept control of the company. Being a consummate playboy, he enjoyed the freedom the business gave him. He could party all night, play golf the next morning, and still have time to close a major hotel deal before the sun set. No wife, no kids, no responsibility for anything but his business. Even though Kai loved his life, sometimes he wished he could trade places with Brad.
Brad flicked his eyes at Kai. So I hope all you heard was good things about me.
Don't worry, haole, Kai said. Your dark secrets are safe with me.
Haole? Teresa said to Brad. That your nickname?
Brad laughed. To some people. It's Hawaiian for 'white boy.' At least he didn't call me 'ass-haole.'
Kai shook his head in mock disgust. See what I have to deal with? I'm thinking about changing the gate code. Again.
It is so freakin' boring around here, you need me to come in and liven things up. Brad winked at Teresa. I swear, this is the most secure nerd farm in the world. I don't know why they need a fence around this place, anyway. Who wants to break in here?
That decision was before my time, after the Oklahoma City bombing. I suppose the higher-ups thought some nut would think we were a secret CIA base and try to blow us up.
Whatever. Come on, Kai. Let's go shoot a round of golf.
I have work to do this morning. Some of us work most days.
Today is Memorial Day, you know. A holiday?
Not for me. The director is on vacation, so I'm in charge while he's gone.
So give yourself the day off, Brad said. Hop on.
You know there's no way I'm getting on that thing. You drive like a maniac, and I hate donorcycles. Kai had adopted Teresa's nickname for motorcycles, so-called because a disproportionate number of organ donations came from motorcycle crash victims. You're about as likely to get me on that thing as I am to get you scuba diving.
Brad's smile vanished. That's not funny.
Why not? Teresa said.
He had a scuba diving accident a long time ago.
It wasn't an accident, Brad said with a scowl. It was a near-death experience.
You've got my attention, Teresa said. What happened?
He's exaggerating, Kai said. Nobody got hurt. We were diving in a shipwreck off Oahu, and a rusty bulkhead came apart, blocking the door. Brad got locked inside, and his oxygen gauge almost pegged zero before we could get him out.
Now I know why you were reluctant about the scuba camp, Teresa said.
I didn't want to scare you.
"He should scare you," Brad said.
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Rogue Wave had me at the first page. Boyd Morrison doesn't fail in bringing this "edge of your seat" suspense thriller that will keep you spellbound to the very end. You'll be drawn in from page one with his very believable characters that will leave you with a lasting impression of their lives and their determination to live. In Rogue Wave Morrison has done his research and displays a true setting for a very real tsunami disaster that makes you think "it's not if, it's when."Rogue Wave will bring to mind just how tragic the December 2004 tsunami really was and how it affected everyone across the globe.
AndreaGo to Andrea's profile
A real page turner! I had a lot of trouble putting it down. I was hooked from page 1. Gets into the story immediately, and my eyes were glued to the story right from the start!
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Boyd Morrison resurrects a lost art formAs a child of the seventies, I have a lingering affection for an all but lost art form—the disaster thriller. Remember the fun of first reading (and then watching) classics like The Poseidon Adventure, Airport, and The Towering Inferno? Good times.Novelist Boyd Morrison has transported me back to that era with his latest, Rogue Wave. (Well, at least it's his latest for mainstream publication. It was originally published via Kindle under the title The Palmyra Impact.) The formerly eponymous impact is that of an asteroid in the Pacific, which is the cause of the currently eponymous rogue wave. Today it's a tsunami; if we were back in the seventies, we'd simply call it a tidal wave—a big one—and it's heading straight for Hawaii.One person who is immediately aware of the jeopardy is Kai Tanaka, the acting director of the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu. You'd think he'd be exactly the person to get out a warning in this situation, but things are never that cut and dried. "Sending out a tsunami warning would be a bold step. The situation didn't fit any established scenarios. He would simply be going on gut. Issuing a tsunami warning was not a responsibility that he took lightly, particularly because he'd been on the job for less than a year. Doing so would cause a massive disruption to businesses and tourists in Hawaii, not to mention the enormous cost associated with an evacuation." Soon enough, however, the magnitude of the event becomes clear… "A catastrophe of epic proportions," and Tai and a small band of others do all that they can to save as many lives as possible.The timeline of this novel is ridiculously compressed, with the bulk of the action taking place over about three hours. The pace of this story is petal to the metal all the way—often literally. The novel isn't about a heroic effort to save Honolulu, it's about one man's struggle to get a message out and save the people he loves. Kai battles against all manner of impediment as he races against Mother Nature. You will be holding your breath as you wait to see who will live and who will die. Revel in the destruction! Dare we hope for a film?
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Quick read; interesting premise. Good airport book!
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I'm a disaster junkie. By this, I mean that I cannot seem to resist disaster movies (to my husband's great chagrin) and novels as well. I think it may be due to the fact that I was born in '71 and remember watching too many made-for-tv disaster flicks to count. LOL Anyway, when I read the blurb on this one, I just had to give it a try. It was quite and interesting read, though I will admit that somewhere along the way, I got a bit distracted by the increasing unbelievability of the way the main characters seemed to continually avoid major injury and/or death. They just seemed to be leading charmed lives. This resolved itself a bit at the end, but by then I'd gotten used to everyone surviving against insurmountable odds and instead of lending a more realistic feel to the novel, it just annoyed me. Still, there is something to be said for how much time and energy the author spent in trying to help us get to know the characters as "real" people. The inner struggles and angst was perhaps more realistic than many other novels of this ilk, though in the end, many of them settled into cliched roles. It took longer than I expected for the "jerk who's only concerned about himself" character to appear, but sure enough, he did. The end of the book felt somewhat rushed, as though once the final wave struck, the author was through with the story and just tacked on a bit more to keep it from stopping cold. I would have liked a bit less of the "running for you life from each successive wave" and a bit more of how everyone coped with the aftermath. In general, I enjoyed the book because I have always enjoyed this genre, but when it was all said and done, I was left feeling marginally disappointed. Still, I would recommend the book to anyone who likes this kind of story. I certainly have read worse.
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Wish I could say I liked it...I wanted too because it was about my birth place, Hawaii. Rogue Wave is a story about people and their reaction to disaster. Even though this was more like a made for TV movie, I found myself becoming involved as beloved hotels and landmarks gave way to the never ending waves. By the end I loved it more that I realized. Thanks Boyd Morrison.
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At the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii, Kai Tanaka struggles to understand a string of events unfolding in the Pacific: a relatively minor earthquake; loss of all contact with Christmas Island, where a warning buoy would have given him data to determine the size of any resulting tsunami; reports of an airliner gone down over the earthquake site. All of it points to an event which has been dismissively discussed among tsunami experts over the years: a meteorite strike. At risk to his career, he puts out a tsunami warning with little but instinct to support him, and the islands slowly begin to respond as it becomes obvious that a series of monstrous waves, higher than any in modern history, are going to arrive in less than 90 minutes and level most of the area.This is a fast-paced thriller and would make a great disaster movie. The characters are interesting, not all the good guys survive, and the drama of the main characters dealing with each higher wave (the third of the four is 200 feet high, and the fourth much worse) while buildings collapse and people are swept away, would be thrilling on the big screen.


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Croatia go into Sunday's last 16 match against Denmark with a 100 per cent record at this World Cup, but the Danes are vowing to shake off their dull image and cause a surprise.
At stake in the match at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium is a quarter-final against former world champions Spain or tournament hosts Russia.
The same venue was where the Croats thumped Argentina 3-0 in the group stage.
Captained by experienced playmaker Luka Modric, Croatia also beat Nigeria and Iceland to top Group D and are now dreaming of going one better than their performance at the 1998 tournament where they reached the semi-finals.
"I was nine-years-old. I remember my mum screaming in the house when we scored," said defender Dejan Lovren, recalling Croatia's 2-1 win over the Netherlands in 1998 that secured third place.
"We can beat that, definitely, but we need luck. We have a good opponent in the next round, it will be difficult," said Lovren.
In addition to scoring a superb long-range strike against Argentina, Modric has been outstanding in Russia, as has fellow midfielder Ivan Rakitic.
But the 'old guard' have been complemented by a younger generation – such as Ante Rebic, Mateo Kovacic and Marcelo Brozovic – who all play in Europe's top leagues.
The Danes, meanwhile, are happy to continue flying under the radar, buoyed by a 17-match unbeaten run.
Having scored just two goals in navigating their way out of Group C as runners-up, the Danes expect to open up on Sunday.
They too are seeking to match their 1998 achievement when they reached the quarter-finals before being beaten by Brazil in what was their best World Cup showing.
Denmark coach, Age Hareide, has promised a more entertaining, attacking style against Croatia after their own fans jeered them in a bore draw against France.
For that creative energy, he will rely heavily on key player Christian Eriksen.
"We know that we don't seem like the most fearsome bunch to go up against," said midfielder Thomas Delaney.
"We're not going to lose 5-0 by trying to play tiki-taka football. But people shouldn't get used to seeing us play like we did against France.
"It's seldom that we play like this, and the game against Croatia will be a very different spectacle," enthused Delaney.


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Unter der Wirtschaftsstruktur versteht man in der Wirtschaftstheorie das Verhältnis der einzelnen Wirtschaftssektoren zueinander und zur Wirtschaft einer Region oder eines Staates.

Allgemeines
Struktur ist in diesem Zusammenhang die Aufteilung (Disaggregation) einer Gesamtgröße in Teilgrößen, die in sich homogener sind als die Gesamtgröße. Wirtschaftsstruktur ist entsprechend die Aufteilung der Gesamtgröße "Volkswirtschaft" in Teilgrößen der Entstehungsseite. Die Wirtschaftsstruktur nimmt eine Gliederung nach Branchen und Sektoren und ihre damit zusammenhängende innere (intrasektorale) und äußere (intersektorale) Verflechtung vor.

Die internationale Wirtschaftsstruktur ist in der klassischen Außenhandelstheorie das Ergebnis komparativer Vorteile. In den EU-Mitgliedstaaten und in Deutschland ist die Wirtschaftsstruktur durch Agglomeration und periphere Regionen gekennzeichnet.

Klassische Wirtschaftsstruktur
Die klassische Wirtschaftsstruktur stammt maßgeblich von Colin Clark, der 1940 die Wirtschaft in drei Sektoren, nämlich Landwirtschaft/Fischerei/Forstwirtschaft mit abnehmenden Erträgen (primärer Sektor, bodenintensiv; im weiteren Sinne heute auch der Bergbau), Industrie mit zunehmenden Erträgen (sekundärer Sektor; kapitalintensiv) und Dienstleistungen (tertiärer Sektor, Residualsektor; arbeits-, personal- oder wissensintensiv) einteilte. Ein Sektor ist die Zusammenfassung von Wirtschaftssubjekten aufgrund gemeinsamer Merkmale. Entsprechend gibt es eine Agrarproduktion, Industrieproduktion und Bereitstellung von Dienstleistungen. Je nachdem, welcher Sektor vorherrscht, gibt es Agrarstaaten, Industriestaaten oder Dienstleistungsgesellschaften.

Jean Fourastié hat diese Drei-Sektoren-Hypothese 1949 verfeinert und zeigte die Rolle auf, die der technische Fortschritt in den einzelnen Sektoren spielt. Technischer Fortschritt führe zur "Vergeistigung der Arbeit", weil in der Produktionstechnik mehr Arbeitsvorbereitung, Organisation und Planung erforderlich werde. Während im Anfangsstadium der Industrialisierung die Konsumgüterindustrie vorherrscht, überwiegen Walther G. Hoffmann zufolge in den fortgeschrittenen Phasen der Industrialisierung die Kapitalgüterindustrien. Clark bezeichnete 1957 in der letzten Auflage seines Buchs die verbleibende Gruppe wirtschaftlicher Aktivitäten (Residualsektor) nicht mehr als tertiäre Produktion, sondern als "Dienstleistungsindustrie" () und zählte hierzu auch das Baugewerbe, Transport und Verkehr, Handel und Finanzierung, öffentliche Verwaltung und private Dienste.

Diese sehr grobe Gliederung vernachlässigt die Veränderungen innerhalb der Sektoren und berücksichtigt nicht den Einfluss der Staatsquote auf die Wirtschaftsstruktur.

Arten
Es ist zu unterscheiden zwischen sektoraler und räumlicher Wirtschaftsstruktur. Strukturpolitik als Ganzes, also sektorale und regionale Strukturpolitik, ist ein Ausschnitt aus der Wirtschaftspolitik.

Sektorale Wirtschaftsstruktur
Als sektorale Wirtschaftsstruktur bezeichnet man entweder die Anteile einzelner Wirtschaftssektoren am Bruttoinlandsprodukt oder die Verteilung der Erwerbstätigen auf diese Sektoren. Bei der sektoralen Wirtschaftsstruktur werden die Anteile einzelner Sektoren an der Bruttowertschöpfung, die Verteilung der Erwerbstätigkeit auf die verschiedenen Sektoren (sektorale Beschäftigungsstruktur) oder die Verteilung der Investitionen auf die Sektoren (sektorale Investitionsstruktur) untersucht. Unterschiedliches Wirtschaftswachstum in einzelnen Sektoren kann die sektorale Wirtschaftsstruktur verändern; Industrialisierung fördert die Industrie und lässt die Agrarproduktion sinken, Tertiarisierung fördert die Dienstleistungsgesellschaft zu Lasten der anderen Sektoren.

Räumliche Wirtschaftsstruktur
Die räumliche Wirtschaftsstruktur betrifft die Verteilung der Sektoren in einem geografisch begrenzten Wirtschaftsraum. Dieser kann einen ganzen Staatenbund (etwa die Russisch-Weißrussische Union) oder Staatenverbund (Europäischer Wirtschaftsraum) umfassen, einen einzelnen Staat, Regionen eines Staates (regionale Wirtschaftsstruktur, Regionalpolitik) oder die kommunale Wirtschaftsstruktur einer einzelnen Gemeinde.

Die EU-Regionalpolitik soll durch Verringerung des Strukturgefälles zwischen den einzelnen Regionen sowie durch die Förderung einer ausgewogenen räumlichen Entwicklung erfolgen. Dazu stehen beispielsweise Kohäsionsfonds, Regionalfonds, Sozialfonds oder Strukturfonds zur Verfügung. In Deutschland ist die Gemeinschaftsaufgabe Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur eine Gemeinschaftsaufgabe der Länder mit dem Bund, die nach  GG durch Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur stattfindet. Landesentwicklungsprogramme wirken sich auch auf die Wirtschaftsstruktur aus. Regionale Strukturpolitik kann als der auf geographische Räume ausgerichtete Bereich der Strukturpolitik bezeichnet werden. Die kommunale Wirtschaftsförderung hat unter anderem zum Ziel, die kommunale Wirtschaftsstruktur zu optimieren, um die Gemeindesteuern zu stabilisieren oder zu erhöhen.

Strukturwandel
Die Wirtschaftsstruktur ist keine Konstante, sondern als Ergebnis dynamischer Wirtschaftsprozesse einem ständigen Wandel unterworfen. Verändert sich die Wirtschaftsstruktur innerhalb von zwei Vergleichszeitpunkten, liegt ein Strukturwandel vor. Strukturwandel ist die "nachhaltige, über-konjunkturelle Veränderung der volkswirtschaftlichen Bedeutung der Sektoren sowie die Zahl und Intensität ihrer Verknüpfungen".

Der sektorale Strukturwandel ergibt sich aus dem unterschiedlich starken Wirtschaftswachstum einzelner Wirtschaftszweige und vollzieht sich langfristig durch Verwandlung eines Agrarstaates zum Industriestaat (Industrialisierung) und schließlich durch Veränderung des Industriestaates zur Dienstleistungsgesellschaft (Tertiarisierung). Der regionale Strukturwandel entsteht durch Schwächen einer Region im Wettbewerb mit anderen vergleichbaren Regionen. In diesem Fall ist häufig die Schließung eines Großunternehmens oder Militärstandortes mit Auswirkungen auf Arbeitsmarkt, Wohnungsmarkt, Pro-Kopf-Einkommen, Subunternehmer und Zulieferer der Auslöser einer strukturellen Krise und Anlass eines Strukturwandels der Region (kommunale Konversion). Industrieller Strukturwandel vollzieht sich hauptsächlich durch internationalen Wettbewerb, der sich durch Kostenvorteile (Kostenführerschaft), Qualitätsvorsprünge (Qualitätsführerschaft), Vorsprünge in der Technologie (Technologieführerschaft), Know-how, gute Distributionsketten, Niedriglöhne in Niedriglohnländern oder Steuervorteile in Niedrigsteuerländern oder Steueroasen zeigen kann.

Seit Beginn der 1990er Jahre greifen Europäische Union, Bund und Länder in einem für die Nachkriegsgeschichte höheren Ausmaß steuernd in den industriellen Strukturwandel ein. So interveniert die Europäische Kommission bei der zukunftsorientierten Gestaltung der Wirtschaftsentwicklung, um strukturschwache Regionen zu unterstützen und das europäische Wirtschaftsgefälle abzubauen.

Bedeutung
Die Wirtschaftsstruktur ist ein wichtiger Bestimmungsfaktor der Leistungsbilanz eines Staates. Zahlungsbilanzdefizite könnten bereits in der ungünstigen Wirtschaftsstruktur einer Volkswirtschaft angelegt sein. Strukturwandel kann zu struktureller Arbeitslosigkeit und diese letztlich zu Strukturkrisen führen. Zu ihrer Korrektur sind staatliche Strukturanpassungsmaßnahmen erforderlich. Querschnittstechnologien, Schrittmachertechnologien oder Schlüsseltechnologien weisen ein hohes innovatorisches Potential auf und sind von großer Breitenwirkung auf die Wirtschaftsstruktur.

Abgrenzung
Die Produktionsstruktur unterscheidet sich von der Wirtschaftsstruktur dadurch, dass erstere nur die Struktur der Produktion erfasst und nicht sämtliche ökonomischen Größen.

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The overnight closure of the PATH Train—as proposed in a plan put forth by Governors Cuomo and Christie—would significantly impact Hoboken, Hudson County and even the entire state of New Jersey on a number of levels.
–Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex), who chairs the committee investigating the George Washington Bridge closure scandal, has wondered aloud whether or not the move by Governor Christie, "isn't some form of retribution for Mayor Fulop and Mayor Zimmer," given their ongoing conflicts with the Governor.
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Super 64 connects and upscales your old Nintendo 64 to modern TVs
Michael Irving
The Eon Super 64 plugs into the back of your original Nintendo 64 console and allows it to connect to modern TVs(Credit: Eon)
After releasing the NES Mini and SNES Mini, Nintendo stopped short of the logical next step – a Nintendo 64 Mini. Even if you still have the original console, it's hard to hook up its analog outputs to the digital inputs of a modern TV. Now a small company called Eon has stepped in to fill the void as best it can with the Super 64, an adapter that lets you plug the original Nintendo 64 into an HDMI port, and upscales the resolution.
The Super 64 is a pretty simple little device. The back of the Nintendo 64 console has a "Multi Out" connector that can house either a stereo AV or a component cable, but you'd be hard pressed finding a modern TV that can support those. The Super 64 is designed to slide into the port and replace that little Multi Out box, then it's just a matter of plugging an HDMI cable into the port on the Super 64.
Not only does the Super 64 let you plug in your old Nintendo 64, it apparently upscales the resolution to 480p. That might not sound like much in today's 4K world, but it's twice the original's 240p. On top of that there's a "Slick Mode" which is designed to smooth over the infamous jagged edges of 64-bit polygons.
The Eon team also points out that the Super 64 has no input lag, and requires no external power source.
As useful as it seems for this very specific problem, the Super 64's biggest drawback may be its price – it'll run you US$150. If you've got that kind of retro gaming budget, you might be better off springing for something like a Retron 5, which can play game cartridges from multiple classic consoles for about US$400. Or if you'd rather go for the cheap option, there are composite to HDMI converters out there for a fraction of the price.
Regardless, nostalgia for the Nintendo 64 is huge, and the Super 64 will no doubt find its place for hardcore fans.
It's available in the US from July 22. Check it out in action in the video below.
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The Eon Super 64 has an HDMI port in the back (Credit: Eon)
The Eon Super 64 is available in the US on July 22 for US$150 (Credit: Eon)
The Eon Super 64 plugs into the back of your original Nintendo 64 console and allows it to connect to modern TVs (Credit: Eon)
The Eon Super 64 upscales the image from 240p to 480p (Credit: Eon)
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The presence of a common vision is a primary condition for achieving coherence and is critical to the system's progress in advancing common goals in the development area, including its linkages to peace and security. The United Nations System Staff College is an integral part of the effort to develop such a vision and of rooting it in a shared understanding of, and common approaches to, programmatic and management practices across the system.
At their February meetings, HLCP and HLCM considered proposals for prioritizing the curriculum of the Staff College, emphasizing "life cycle" training for United Nations system staff members. In addition to focusing on management issues, the proposals address the feasibility of pilot programmes on some of the key themes covered by the Millennium Summit Declaration.
The two High-level Committees concurred in principle with the approaches underlying the proposals, subject to the development of a business plan to be reviewed by the Staff College Board of Governors. It was noted that the role of the Staff College in creating a common system-wide culture has acquired new and greater relevance in current circumstances, but has not, as yet, been sufficiently exploited. Common senior management training could prove a particularly valuable vehicle also for gender mainstreaming.
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Calare Properties Sells Woburn Industrial Property
WOBURN, MA – Calare Properties (Calare) has completed the sale of a 58,600 sq. ft. industrial flex portfolio in Woburn. The asset, which includes two buildings at 64 Industrial Parkway and 1 Adele Road, sold to an owner-user.
The property was purchased in 2018 as part of a corporate disposition from a manufacturing firm that was moving its operations to Florida. Calare's ability to work with the tenant and provide a flexible short-term lease back as it wrapped up its northeast operations was a critical factor in executing the complex deal.
"We knew there was significant value in the asset given its prime Woburn location and low industrial vacancy rates," said Bill Manley, CEO/CIO of Calare. "We have executed many corporate dispositions over the years and pride ourselves on our ability to work creatively with the owner, in partnership, to meet their business objectives".
64 Industrial Parkway and 1 Adele Road are on adjacent parcels, totaling 2.9 acres. The buildings include ceiling heights spanning 16- to 28-ft. and open, flexible space ideal for a wide range of industrial users, including warehouse, manufacturing, flex office, tech, service and R&D tenants.
"The older manufacturing facility was in need of significant redevelopment," noted Tim Collis, Senior Associate and lead Project Manager. "Through a value-driven capital improvement plan, our team was able to successfully reposition this high quality property in one of Greater Boston's top industrial markets."
Calare invested over $1 million in capital improvements for 64 Industrial Parkway and 1 Adele Road, with a focus on modernizing both buildings for tenant needs. Improvements included roof replacements, new epoxy flooring, new dock equipment, new heating systems, upgraded lighting, landscape improvements, and facade upgrades.
The property is centrally located in Woburn, just 9 miles north of Boston with convenient access to public transportation and major highways, including I-95/Rte. 128 and I-93. Woburn is located in the premiere Route 128 North sub-market, known as a high-demand destination for industrial users in Greater Boston.
About Calare Properties
Calare Properties is a private real estate manager and operator focused on acquiring warehouse, manufacturing, research and flex/office commercial real estate for the economic benefit of our investors and strategic partners. Since the firm's inception in 2003, Calare has led the acquisition of over 19 million sq. ft. of properties representing $900 million in transactions through funds, direct deals and a multi-asset portfolio. Further information is available on our website www.calare.com or email us at cnolfi@calare.com.
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This Week's TV: Will Captain America 2 Give Agents Of SHIELD A Boost?
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This week, we say farewell to Being Human while Bitten and Lost Girl have their season finales. Plus, the ending of Captain America: The Winter Soldier means big changes for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. And what's ahead for Joffrey and Margaery on Game of Thrones? Get all the details below.
Bitten (8 PM, Syfy)
Tonight's first season finale finds Elena and the Pack in a final showdown against the Mutts. The episode will end on a cliffhanger, but we know not everyone survives.
Star-Crossed (8 PM, The CW)What's more awkward than inviting your lady friend home for alien Thanksgiving? Inviting home the lady friend whose father killed your father:
Roman (Matt Lanter) invites Emery (Aimee Teegarden) inside the sector to celebrate Dinaskyu, an Atrian holiday that celebrates the family. Emery asks Sophia (Brina Palencia) for tips on how to impress her mother (guest star Susan Walters Ashby). Vega (guest star Merle Dandridge) tells Drake (Greg Finley) that with Zoe missing, they've tapped him to be their new undercover operative, which means he'll be leaving town and getting his markings removed. When Roman goes to Vega and asks her to reconsider sending Drake away, she offers him a way out. Meanwhile, Eva (guest star Stephanie Jacobson) approaches Julia (Malese Jow) with an offer. When Julia refuses, Eva takes her mission to a dangerous place. Finally, Grayson (Gray Damon) confronts Emery about her feelings for Roman.
Being Human (9 PM, Syfy)
We say farewell to the American contingent of supernatural roommates in the Being Human series finale. Sally makes a major sacrifice to keep two of the roommates from killing each other—and will change all of their lives forever. So long and thanks for all the gore. Werewolf Monday won't be the same without you guys.
Archer (10 PM, FX)
Archer tries to keep his fling with a dictator's wife secret (good luck with that) while Krieger bonds with his clone-brothers.
Lost Girl (10 PM, Syfy)
In the fourth season finale, an unthinkable sacrifice is the only thing that can stop a supreme evil from entering the world, forcing Bo to make the hardest choice of her life.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (8 PM, ABC)
S.H.I.E.L.D. is undergoing some big changes in the wake of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Folks who have seen the movie should check out this piece from USA Today on the "re-tooling" of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. As for this week's episode: Coulson and the team find themselves trapped without anyone they can trust—and then discover a traitor in their midst. Things aren't looking good for May at the moment.
From Dusk Till Dawn (8 PM, El Rey)
After a daring escape from the motel, Seth leads the Fuller's RV to the border crossing. As an irrational fear takes hold of Richie, Jacob fuller takes control of a volatile situation, determined to get his children safely across the border.
Jim Hensons' Creature Shop Challenge (10 PM, Syfy)
This week, the contestants have to create a caged creature desperate for escape from unconventional junkyard materials.
Johnny Test (6 PM, Cartoon Network)
The annual easter-egg hunt is ruined by Dark Vegan; Johnny tries to teach the grounded Bling Bling how to be a regular kid.
Teen Titans Go! (6:30 PM, Cartoon Network)
Starfire is allowed to join Beast Boy and Cyborg's revelry, if she avoids uncle jokes.
Steven Universe (7 PM, Cartoon Network)
Pearl tries to teach Steven the art of sword-fighting using a holographic version of himself.
The 100 (9 PM, The CW)
Exile on Earth is all fun and games until someone gets murdered:
After the shocking death of one of their own, Clarke (Eliza Taylor) and Finn (Thomas McDonnell) grow closer as they try to figure out a way to communicate with the Ark. Bellamy (Bob Morley) must keep the group from turning on one another as life on Earth takes a desperate turn. Meanwhile, Abby (Paige Turco) risks having herself floated in order to give Raven (Lindsay Morgan) the chance to stow-away in the escape pod bound for Earth.
Community (8 PM, NBC)
Subway is apparently being good sports about that whole "Subway-sponsored person" plot, because they're playing the possible antagonist in another episode:
As Subway makes plans to purchase the Greendale campus for their own Subway University, the study group members contemplate the end of an era. Jeff (Joel McHale) considers a generous offer of employment he has received from Subway, while Britta (Gillian Jacobs) considers an offer she has received from Jeff. Meanwhile, Dean Pelton (Jim Rash) tells Annie (Alison Brie) and Abed (Danny Pudi) about Greendale's first Dean Russell Borchert, which leads to an interesting and potentially lucrative discovery in the walls of Greendale.
Vikings (10 PM, History)
This week's episode "Blood Eagle" is named for a particularly nasty form of execution, which doesn't bode well for someone:
Ragnar and King Horik clash over how to dispense justice to Jarl Borg. In Wessex, King Aelle arrives and Ecbert has an eye on a new alliance.
Grimm (9 PM, NBC)
We're in for some mother-son Grimm-ing:
Nick (David Giuntoli) and his mom, Kelly Burkhardt (guest star Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio), join forces to protect Adalind's (Claire Coffee) baby. Meanwhile, Prince Viktor (guest star Alexis Denisof) activates a deadly stateside asset (guest star C. Thomas Howell) to find Adalind and her child.
Continuum (10 PM, Syfy)
Here's a mess for our time-traveling cop: Kiera must deal with her own murder, two Alecs in one timeline, and the mayor's kidnapping.
Orphan Black: The Cloneversation (8 PM, BBC America)
We're still a week away from Orphan Black Season 2, but BBC America is holding a one-hour special gathering the cast of Orphan Black, plus Wil Wheaton, Patton Oswalt, and Orlando Jones to revisit the highlights of the first season and tease what's ahead. It's not quite new clone action, but perhaps it will tide us over for another week. Maybe.
Da Vinci's Demons (9 PM, Starz)
Leonardo is headed for the New World, but without maps, he struggles to navigate across the Atlantic. Meanwhile, Lucrezia is smuggled into the Vatican for an important encounter and en route to Naples, Lorenzo's identity is discovered.
Once Upon a Time (8 PM, ABC)
"The Jolly Roger" focuses on Captain Hook, but it sounds like we'll be introduced to another pirate this episode: Blackbeard. Also, we'll be seeing more of Ariel and Prince Eric.
Game of Thrones (9 PM, HBO)
Joffrey and Margaery are the pair to watch in this week's episode, titled "The Lion and the Rose":
Tyrion lends Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) a hand. Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) and Margaery (Natalie Dormer) host a breakfast. At Dragonstone, Stannis (Stephen Dillane) loses patience with Davos (Liam Cunningham). Ramsay (Iwan Rheon) finds a purpose for his pet. North of the Wall, Bran (Isaac Hempstead Wright) sees where they must go.
Believe (9 PM, NBC)
We'll learn more about Tate's backstory this week, but with Bo on his heels, he's less likely to find vengeance than to (implausibly) forgive and forget:
With Bo (Johnny Sequoyah), Winter (Delroy Lindo) and Channing (Jamie Chung) in pursuit, Tate (Jake McLaughlin) travels home to seek out the childhood friends who framed him for murder. Meanwhile at the Orchestra campus, Skouras (Kyle MacLachlan) focuses his attention on the potential of a young telepath (guest star Owen Campbell).
Resurrection (9 PM, ABC)
What happens when medical science takes a peek at Arcadia's returned residents?
Maggie turns to a man from her past, Dr. Eric Ward (guest star James Tupper), now working for the NIH, for answers to Arcadia's mystery. She insists Ward is there as a friend, but Bellamy is suspicious of any outsiders. Rachael's (guest star Kathleen Munroe) secret falls into the wrong hands. In the wake of recent events, Pastor Tom and Bellamy try to reassure Arcadians they have nothing to fear from the returned, but some residents have other ideas.
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Darick Mead didn't want to propose to his girlfriend of a year and a half while she was pregnant with their first child.
"I didn't want to do it just because of my son. I wanted to do it because it felt good in my heart," he told ABC News.
Still, the proud father couldn't wait to pop the question to Susan Medina, and in fact, did so in the hospital with the help of his newborn son, Ryder.
Mead, 26, and Medina, 20, met on the social network MeetMe.com. They later connected on Facebook and after one date, "we've been inseparable," Mead said.
Darick Mead tapped his newborn son, Ryder, to help propose to his girlfriend of more than a year, Susan Medina.
The Hastings, Nebraska, father said he didn't tell anyone -- including his family -- about his proposal, which he planned to do on the same day as his son's birth.
But he did commission the couple's friend, Katie, to help with the planning, including securing a onesie that she decorated with the words, "Mommy, will you marry my daddy?"
The day didn't quite go as planned, however.
"She was in labor for over 17 hours and she pushed for two-and-a-half hours," Mead said. "Three epidurals later and ... Ryder was born via emergency C-section."
It had been a trying day for the couple, so Mead decided to delay his plan by one day to "give her a break."
For the big moment, Mead had to convince his bride-to-be that the nurses wanted to check on their son outside of their hospital room. That's when he placed the miniature onesie on Ryder and carried him back into the room under the ruse that the nurses wanted Medina to practice changing Ryder's diaper.
Friends and family pulled out their cell phones to "capture the baby's first diaper change," and that's when Medina unwrapped Ryder, dressed in the proposal onesie, and Mead dropped down to one knee.
"I was even waiting for him to say, 'Oh just kidding,'" she added. "I'm pretty sure I asked him, 'Are you sure?'"
Mead was very sure, and now he says he's looking forward to beginning their new life together as a family.
The two haven't begun wedding planning just yet, they say. For now, they're enjoying all of their milestones.
"I've got everything that I could ever ask for right now," the future groom said.


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Behind the Seams, an Interview with Katrina Lindsay
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Katrina Lindsay is a renowned and award-winning Set and Costume Designer. With her work spanning design in theatre, dance, opera, TV and film, she is one of the most sought-after practitioners working in the industry today.
Jonathan and Katrina, who know each other well, chat extensively about how after she graduated from Central with a degree in Theatre Design, opportunities at the start of her career took her on a worldwide journey of artistic discovery and a world that has subsequently led to international recognition and numerous awards.
Katrina, in line with other designers we've enjoyed interviewing, truly understands the value of having the best possible relationships with her design teams, producers, performers and directors. A designer can have the most inspiring and innovative artistic vision, but the most successful designers like Katrina, also understand the processes required to realise it.
Her philosophy is simple; be true to your vision of the narrative and precisely drive your concept forward to rigorously achieve the best possible results for the piece. Her advice to aspiring designers is equally simple – understand what you find interesting about something – follow your gut – follow your passion.
Katrina won the 2018 Tony Award and 2017 Olivier Award for Outstanding Costume Design on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, currently playing in the West End, on Broadway, Melbourne, San Francisco and the 2008 Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Costume Design for Les Liaisons Dangereuses on Broadway. She is an Associate of the National Theatre. A recipient of an Arts Foundation bursary and is part of the Linbury design for Stage committee.
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Shane McMahon will be appearing on tonight's episode of the popular NCIS: Los Angeles television show on CBS.
McMahon will be playing the role of Agent Evans and is seen in the preview sharing the screen with Daniela Ruah, who plays the role of NCIS Special Agent Kensi Blye.
In a behind-the-scenes clip, Ruah said that Shane didn't require a stunt double considering what he does every day and called him fearless. Kyle Harimoto, the NCIS: LA co-executive producer and writer added that Shane brought some authenticity with him as he works very hard in his day job and transferred that work ethic to filming. LL Cool J, who recorded the opening of WrestleMania 31, continued saying that they knew Shane can handle it in the ring so they thought it would be cool to get him on the show.
McMahon concluded saying that he would love to return to NCIS: Los Angeles as Agent Evans. You can see the preview below.


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Flying Leathernecks é um longa-metragem estadunidense de 1951 do gênero guerra, dirigido por Nicholas Ray, produzido por Edmund Grainger e estrelado por John Wayne e Robert Ryan.

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Durante a guerra do Pacífico Sul, na Segunda  Guerra Mundial, o major Dan Kirby (John Wayne) assume o comando do esquadrão de caças, mas enfrenta a oposição do capitão Griffin (Robert Ryan).

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 John Wayne....Maj. Daniel Xavier Kirby
 Robert Ryan....Capt. Carl "Griff" Griffin
 Don Taylor....Vern "Cowboy" Blithe
 Janis Carter....Joan Kirby
 Jay C. Flippen....MSgt. Clancy, Line Chief
 William Harrigan....Dr. Lt. Cdr. Joe Curran

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Young boys peel away Dak Prescott's fame, provide inspiration
Roy Lang III
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Six months ago, Dak Prescott was set to do a Q&A during his football camp at his high school alma mater. Coming home is always special for the Dallas Cowboys quarterback, but a trip to Haughton is usually a source for laughs with former teammates, coaches and friends and the joy of giving back to the community that adores him.
He did not expect to be rendered speechless.
A special guest named Zane Dunn, like most 7-year-olds, didn't beat around the bush.
"My mom died just like yours," Dunn, from Marshall, Texas, said.
At times, Prescott seems like he's on top of the world. His immediate NFL stardom unexpected, the endorsement deals aplenty and the big contract coming. However, in this moment, that was stripped away. He's still human.
Prescott's mother, Peggy, died from colon cancer five years ago. Her courage was inspirational. Her memory the foundation for one of the most high-profile athletes in the world.
The former Haughton star didn't forget that encounter during the summer and was motivated by the presence of Dunn and another familiar friend, Kendrell Daniels, at AT&T Stadium on Sunday.
"It was a special day, an emotional day," Prescott said. "They mean a lot to me."
More:Dak rallies from shaky start, sends Cowboys to improbable win
With Dunn and Daniels, the Mississippi product -- born with no arms -- who designed the cleats Prescott sported against the Philadelphia Eagles, looking on, things didn't start well. The Cowboys were dominant, but the scoreboard didn't reflect the play due to three costly errors by Prescott.
Thanks to a spirited effort by the defense, Dallas never trailed, but was tied at 9 late in the game. During the final 8 minutes of regulation and the overtime session, Prescott found receiver Amari Cooper for three touchdowns – the final dagger a 15-yarder score that capped an 85-yard drive in the extra session.
"I wrote a K and a Z on my arm and looked at that all fourth quarter long," Prescott said. "With the adversity I had during the game, I used those guys as inspiration -- knowing with those two young men watching me, it was important to be my best."
More:Amari Cooper's 'dream' becomes nightmare for rest of NFC East
Daniels is a member of the "EXPRESS Yourself" art program at the T.K. Martin Center on the campus of Mississippi State, Prescott's collegiate alma mater. In addition to the words "adversity" and "strength," Daniels etched the names of all his classmates on his buddy's cleats.
Sunday, Prescott signed a pair of the special shoes for Daniels and delivered another surprise for the duo.
"I want to say thank you," Prescott said. "You all honestly inspire me. Because of that, I want to give you two tickets to the Super Bowl. I'm going to be there, I'm going to be playing and I want you to watch me there."
For Dunn, Prescott left an inscription on the bill of his cap.
"Always remember her and make her proud. I'm always going to be a fan of yours – Dak.
"M.O.M."
Sunday's thriller was fitting considering the emotional roller-coaster Prescott endured throughout the week. The finish vs. Philly came on the heels of his selection as the Cowboys' NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee.
Prescott admitted he doesn't "weigh in" on trending topics but was happy to see his off-the-field contributions were noticed.
"I can take a lot of pride in that," Prescott said.
The victory put the Cowboys within a single victory of the NFC East crown, but Prescott seemed more impressed with the interaction between his young friends.
"Kendrell gave one of those cleats to Zane," Prescott said. "It shows his character and the guy he is. Those guys inspire me so much."
Prescott, who collected a Cowboys-record 42 completions and finished with a career-high 455 yards passing (second-most in Cowboys history), was taken aback by an additional form of inspiration Sunday.
"Going into that overtime, (Dallas backup quarterback) Cooper Rush said, 'Don't blink, you're the best at it.'" Prescott said. "It meant a lot to me at that moment. Here is a guy that, in a way, I compete with for a job. For him to say that, it was special."
Much like his predecessor, Tony Romo, Prescott has become a lightning rod for criticism despite unusual success. Since the fourth-round draft pick was ushered into the Cowboys' starting role as a rookie in 2016, only Tom Brady has won more games (33 to Prescott's 30). Following Prescott on the list full of Super Bowl champions are Drew Brees (29), Ben Roethlisberger (29) and Russell Wilson (26).
If you've followed Prescott's journey, it's obvious troubles on the football field and outside opinions aren't enough to scare No. 4.
"That's Dak Prescott, he left those bad plays behind him and made those game-winning plays," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said. "He's not going to go out and lower his head down and dwell on the mistakes he made early."
Clutch? Prescott is tied for the NFL lead with 13 game-winning drives. He trails only Brees this year (5-4).
"The two interceptions weren't good, but you talk about mental toughness – that guy we got playing quarterback is a tough (SOB)," Dallas head coach Jason Garrett. "You saw that today, the physical toughness, mental toughness."
On the surface, Prescott couldn't be more different than his young friends. He's a superior athlete whose fame and fortunate has no limitations. However, all three will be defined by how they tackle adversity.
"I'm never going to give up," Prescott said. "I'm never going to stop. No matter the interceptions, the fumbles."
Prescott makes mistakes, like every other quarterback. However, it doesn't appear every other quarterback remains unfazed and succeeds in the face of affliction.
"It's easy – I've been through a lot in life," Prescott said. "I've never questioned anything. I've always believed in my purpose and been able to keep pushing forward."
It appears Zane and Kendrell, inspired by their larger-than-life friend, understand how to transform adversity into strength, too.
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Republican Pete Sessions has represented the 32nd Congressional District since 2002 as a solidly conservative voice for limited government, low taxes and free trade. We recommend him over challenger Colin Allred, a Democrat.
This is one of the closely fought, high-profile contests that could determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the U.S. House next year. Hillary Clinton won the district running for president in 2016, but Sessions, who didn't have a Democratic opponent two years ago, gained more votes from district residents than Clinton. The demographics of this district are changing, and pollsters now consider the historically GOP-leaning district a toss-up.
Election Day handicapping aside, the tipping point for us comes down to the candidates' experience and diametrically opposed views about the role of the federal government. On a variety of core issues, Sessions, 63, better represents the principles of limited government that we favor than Allred, a civil rights attorney in Dallas and former special assistant in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's office of general counsel during the Obama administration.
Sessions, who has been in Congress since the mid-1990s, wields considerable clout as chairman of the House Committee on Rules, the gatekeeper for legislation. On policy, the Dallas-area congressman supports President Donald Trump's tax cuts as an effective catalyst for strong growth in the stock market and overall economy. And despite backing the Trump administration's tariffs on imported goods as a short-term, high-leverage tactic that could get the United States fairer trade deals around the world, he's a free trader at heart.
Sessions takes a similarly nuanced position on the North American Free Trade Agreement and other trade pacts, preferring that the United States engage in multi-nation pacts instead of the bilateral pacts Trump prefers to negotiate. We agree with Sessions' original instincts and urge him to pull the administration toward a more pragmatic trade policy.
On immigration, Sessions has said he is open to allowing for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival recipients, often called Dreamers, to obtain legal status to remain in the U.S. except for those with a criminal record or gang affiliation. More broadly, he favors effective border security and a guest-worker program that allows people to emerge from the shadows, proposals we could support.
Sessions also has reasonable positions on national security, citing the need for the United States to continue to confront terrorism and be a military counterbalance to the aggressive ambitions of North Korea, China and Russia.
Allred, 35, is seeking elected office for the first time. He displays an impressive understanding of a broad range of issues, and we can find agreement with him on a handful of issues, such as the folly of trade wars with Canada and Mexico and the need for comprehensive reform of a broken immigration system. But it is a short list, and his critique that Sessions is out of touch with the district is an inadequate substitute for comprehensive solutions.
Overall, Allred's opposition to tax cuts and support for the Affordable Care Act, where he is less specific on reform and more in favor of preserving the current system, represent policies that would give the federal government a larger and more expansive role in the lives of Texans than we're comfortable supporting.
Libertarian Melina Baker, a bookkeeper at a small seminary, is also on the ballot.
Part of a series of Dallas Morning News recommendations in the Nov. 6 general election.