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North West India Tour Itineraries - History And Architecture Of Gujarat
Gujarat sits on the western coast of India, bounded by the Arabian Sea to the west, and surrounded by the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
This diverse state will reveal many hidden treasures including incredibly ornate temples and palaces, stunning architecture amongst a vibrant multi-cultural society.
History and Architecture of Gujarat - (10 Days & 9 Nights)
Day 1 : Arrive in Ahmedabad
On arrival in Ahmedabad you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time today to explore the historic area around the hotel on foot, or if you arrive early in the day take an afternoon tour of the Sarkhej mausoleum and royal compound a few kilometres outside the city and the Vishala Village complex with its superb utensils museum. Overnight in Ahmedabad.
Day 2 : Ahmedabad
Today's full day of activities in Ahmedabad starts with a visit to the Calico Museum of Textiles, one of India's leading specialized museums. The vast collection includes textile swatches of Indian origin found at archaeological sites of Egypt, silk sarees from across India, and a wealth of fabrics from different areas of India covering much of the last 5 centuries of the country's history. Your expert guide will show you the collection in detail with excellent explanations and ample time for questions. After your museum tour, visit some of the temples and mosques of Ahmedabad including Hateesingh Jain Temple with its incredibly ornate and detailed carving and Rani Rupvati's mosque. In the afternoon visit the exquisitely decorated 15th century Adalaj step-well and the ashram of Mahatma Gandhi- an oasis of calm and tranquillity in the heart of the city. The Mahatma lived in Ahmedabad from 1915-30 and his spartan room is preserved to this day as a lasting memorial to his life and achievements. In the evening you will be able to visit the famous night markets of Ahmedabad.Overnight in Ahmedabad.
Day 3 : Ahmedabad - Palitana
First thing in the morning, join the local Historical Society on their guided heritage walk in the old 'walled city' sector of Ahmedabad. This walking tour begins at the ornately decorated Swaminayaran temple and offers an opportunity to see the old parts of Ahmedabad lined with beautifully carved wooden facades of havelis, tiny local temples, hidden passageways and all the colour and vibrancy of local life. The tour concludes at Jama Masjid, the main mosque of Ahmedabad, with its huge central courtyard and spectacular worship hall. Post breakfast drive out of town heading south towards Palitana. On the way, you will be able to pay a visit to Lothal, an ancient port and home to one of the earliest known cities of the Harrapan civilization which flourished in this area around 4000 years ago. There is a small museum with some very interesting artefacts on display, and the extensive site is open for you to explore and try to imagine how it would've looked in its prime. Proceed on past wetlands and grassy plains with opportunities to see blackbuck and large flocks of flamingos and reach Palitana in the late afternoon. Check into your accommodation here. Overnight at Palitana.
Day 4 : Palitana – Gondal
The ascent to the summit of Shatrunjaya Hill near Palitana sounds daunting - climb up 3500 steps cut into the rock- but the reward is a fantastic view from the top, not to mention the more than 850 Jain temples which have been built on the hill over several centuries. These range from tiny shrines cut into notches and caves in the hill, to giant edifices topped with golden flagpoles and decorated with coloured glass and intricate carvings. The steps are all identical in height and depth making the climb a lot less difficult than it might sound. There are also teams of dholi bearers who will carry you to the top for a fee!. Later in the morning drive to Gondal, the heart of the small former principality of the same name and check into the Orchard Palace heritage hotel. In the afternoon visit the Navlakha Palace which was built in the 18th century and houses some of the collection of arts and treasures gathered by the royal family of Gondal. The true legacy of the dynasty which ruled this area until independence is in its commitment to education and the modernization of Gondal- this was one of the first parts of India to have widespread use of electricity and a good rail and road network. The esteem in which the royal family (particularly Maharajah Bhagwat Sinhji) was and still is held by the local populace is evident throughout the town. Another must while you are staying at the Orchard Palace is a tour of the Maharajah's remarkable collection of vintage motor vehicles! Not something you might normally expect to see in a relatively remote outpost of India, but this is no ordinary royal family.Overnight at Orchard Palace Gondal.
Day 5 : Gondal – Junagadh – Gondal
A day excursion to Junagadh to visit the ancient Uparkot Fort, Gothic palaces of the Nawabs, massive step-wells and the flamboyant 19th century mausoleum complex here. Junagadh is a small, beguiling town clustered at the foot of a small hill upon which sits the Fort. There is also a small museum and an 'old town' with impossibly narrow lanes and alleyways which just cries out to be explored on foot. Return to Gondal, calling in en route to see the 4th century Buddhist caves of Khambalida.Overnight at Orchard Palace, Gondal
Day 6 : Gondal – Dasada
Drive from Gondal to Dasada via the Watson museum at Rajkot which is home to early Indus Valley Civilization artefacts, textiles, paintings and colonial memorabilia. On arrival at Dasada, check in at Rann Riders eco-resort. In the later afternoon you will have the opportunity to join one of the resort's famous jeep safaris into the Rann of Kutch- this formidable and inhospitable landscape is home to a surprisingly large number of animal species including Khur (Asiatic wild ass), nilgai (blue bull), desert fox and a huge bird population. Overnight at Rann Riders, Dasada
Day 7 : Dasada – Modhera- Danta
The first stop today will be at the 11th century Sun Temple at Modhera, quite simply one of the finest examples of Hindu temple architecture in western India. Continue on to Patan and visit the 11th century Ranki Vav step-well with a wealth of staggeringly intricate carving. From here head north towards the foothills of the Aravali mountain range and reach Danta by early afternoon where you will check into Bhavani Villas, another charming heritage hotel owned and operated by an esteemed local family. The owner, Maharana Mahipendrasinh, is a genial and welcoming host and will most likely take you on a tour of the estates which still belong to his family (in times gone by his forebears were quite literally the lords of all they surveyed) and show his horse stud and agricultural land. Dinner with the family and overnight at Bhavani Villas, Danta
Day 8 : Danta – Taranga – Ahmedabad
Arise at dawn for a guided walk through the hills around Bhavani Villas - the area around the homestead is home to tribal people who adhere to ancient agricultural practices and live simple lives in harmony with their surroundings. After breakfast, depart Danta and drive to Taranga where there are 12th century Jain Temples and to historic Vadnagar with many historic buildings. Continue to Ahmedabad and check in at House of MG for overnight stay.
Day 9 : Ahmedabad – Vadodara – Ahmedabad
After breakfast depart Ahmadabad for Vadodara (formerly Baroda) a city of significant influence during various eras of Gujarat's history. It was once a seat of government for the surrounding princely state of Baroda, and many remnants of this period remain in the form of Indo-Saracenic architecture and an impressive palace - Laxmi Vilas of which two areas are open to the public. Proceed on to Champaner and Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site where the highlights include an impressive central mosque (Jama Masjid), step-wells, citadel and significant fortifications. Today's drive concludes at Heritage Hotel Jambugodha Palace - overnight here.
Day 10 : Ahmedabad
Leaving Gujarat, head north into Rajasthan and reach Udaipur, en route visiting Shamlaji (site of a spectacular Vishnu temple) and continue on with a tour of Rajasthan. Alternatively, return to Ahmedabad (180km) for connecting domestic or international flight.


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A: You need to give the label(s) as an iterable of strings (i.e. a list or a tuple), even if there's only one label.
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So what's happening in your case is because strings are iterable in python, its iterating on your string, and taking just the first item of the string (F), and using that.

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Developing local supply chains and digital services
11/10/2020 – by Monika Beck
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Kenyan regional online shop Copia delivers customers' orders for collection at existing local stores like this one in the Nairobi region.
The coronavirus pandemic is severely disrupting economic life in many developing countries. This makes it all the more important to keep up support for sustainable economic development in the countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America. Development-finance institutions such as DEG have a particular responsibility to do so.
DEG is a subsidiary of KfW group with a mission to finance and advise private enterprises in developing countries and emerging markets. It maintains a close dialogue with clients and partners to find solutions that are appropriate for their particular situation and challenge. To measure the developmental impact of the projects it co-finances, DEG has created the Development Effectiveness Rating (DERa). Calculated for every enterprise, it is based on five quantitative and qualitative indicators as criteria for sustainable development. Those indicators are:
decent jobs,
local income,
market and sector development,
environmental stewardship and
community benefits.
DEG conducts an annual analysis of each enterprise's performance on these criteria. This furnishes data that enables it to measure the dynamism of development and progress. DEG can thus show development contributions over years and work with clients specifically on the sustainability criteria (see interview with Christiane Rudolph in D+C/E+Z e-Paper 2020/09, Monitor section).
DEG is currently working in this particularly difficult environment to maintain support for its clients and mitigate the impacts of Covid-19 with specially designed programmes. Those programmes – which are also supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – include health-care schemes and programmes for the continued payment of wages, for example in the textile industry in Bangladesh or Tunisia. DEG also offers liquidity support, helping companies to carry on paying wages or to cushion the impact of similar pressures.
Financing solutions are important for the manufacturing sector regardless of Covid-19. Local value and supply chains need to be further developed. In the service sector, food retailing plays a key role. The Kenyan supermarket chain Naivas, for example, with more than 60 stores and around 6,000 employees, is a major customer for upstream suppliers: more than 90 % of what it sells is purchased locally or within the region. In April 2020, DEG invested in the company to allow it to enlarge its number of stationary stores, expand online services and develop local supply chains. In the wake of that expansion, Naivas aims to create large numbers of jobs.
Also particularly important at present are finance and support for innovative companies engaged in expanding new technologies and, above all, digital networks. Those industries have been drivers of development in Asia and Africa for the past 10 to 15 years. Some developing countries have already invested in relevant infrastructural development, especially for broadband and telecommunications but also for energy.
There is demand for digital financial services in developing countries and emerging markets because very few people there have a bank account or any other form of access to banking services. Thanks to digital technologies, the past decade has seen the emergence of new business models such as "mobile money", which allows banking transactions to be conducted by mobile phone. Other digital finance products such as loan-processing solutions permit users to use their mobile phone for every step in the process, from offer of credit to approval and repayment. Fintech companies, such as LivFin in India, which is financed by DEG, also reach sole traders who currently have no access to the formal financial sector and rely on moneylenders, who often charge very high interest rates.
Digitised health services are also in demand, for example for early notification of suspected Covid-19 patients – which is particularly important in developing countries because of the limited number of intensive care beds. Penda Health, one of Kenya's largest private health-care providers, therefore relies on its strong social-media presence. The company increasingly channels coronavirus information and advice through both social media and call centres in order to reach as many people as possible and better manage patient flows in medical-care centres.
Supplying consumer goods to rural communities is another area of business ripe for digital networking. With networked order management and delivery systems, retailers can reduce distribution costs, and farmers and other producers can extend their market reach. Regional online stores such as Copia in Kenya deliver customers' orders to existing local stores for collection, thus solving the "last mile" problem even in rural areas with no postal services (see interview with Sophia Waweru in the Focus section of D+C/E+Z e-Paper 2019/09). The importance of digital commerce is particularly evident today, in times of the coronavirus pandemic. Copia, for instance, has seen a significant increase in sales.
Industrialised countries that are not among the "early adopters" could follow the example of less developed countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, India and Indonesia, where digital and networked communications are often quickly integrated into operational processes and are already in use as a workaday tool. In developing countries, meanwhile, European investors could prompt greater action on issues such as data and IT security, consumer protection and intellectual property protection. Intensified exchange would thus lead to even better solutions.
Monika Beck is a member of the Management Board of DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH.
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Paolo Zucconi is PhD candidate at Leipzig University and Research Assistant at the Institute for Social Cohesion. Other roles include Research Associate at the Institute for Middle East, Central Asia and Caucasus Studies of the University of St. Andrews, Research Fellow at the Global Center for Security Studies and former intern at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies. He holds a postgraduate certificate in Intelligence and National Security, an MSc in International Security Studies and a BA in Political Science and International Relations.
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In his current project, Paolo Zucconi investigates why and how the V4 functions have evolved from EU integration and cooperation since 2004 to the current sub-regional partnership conflicting with the EU master-narrative and political framework. His research interest and activities also include the polarization of political culture in the V4, its effects on social cohesion, and the role of Russia in East-central Europe.
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Home News EE to slash 350 jobs and outsource roles to IBM
EE to slash 350 jobs and outsource roles to IBM
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One building at Hatfield will close, with some roles transferred to sites in South East including EE's Paddington HQ
EE is set to cut 350 support jobs from it's office in Hatfield over the coming months as the firm outsources the roles to IBM, an EE source told Mobile News.
Staff in IT, admin, sales and marketing could face the axe, with most of the cuts expected to come from EE's 900 Hatfield staff, as part of a major restructure of its customer services.
EE is closing one of the buildings at Hatfield, with the IT support roles expected to be outsourced to IBM call centres in India. Meanwhile, the firm is bringing back 1,000 frontline customer services job over the next two years, as announced in February.
CEO Olaf Swantee revealed the job cuts in an internal email sent to staff last week. A consultation on the cuts will last at least 45 days as the firm seeks to relocate around 200 jobs to other sites in the South-East, including the firms Paddington head offices.
A Mobile News source said one of the buildings at the former T-Mobile site will be closed, with staff relocated to other offices where possible.
EE said no jobs had been outsourced so far but that it is possible some jobs may be moved in the future. However, the operator confirmed that it had began a consultation into the restructure.
An EE statement said: "As part of our strategy to expand UK-based customer service teams, and reach our goal of being number one for service, we need to make changes to our company structure.
"Consequently we're proposing changes to some of our corporate functions. We appreciate this will be a difficult time for the staff affected and will support them through this period in any way we can."
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Around 230 persons arrested over unruly behavior from Kandy and other areas - Police
Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam says that schools in Kandy which were remained closed due to the tense situation that prevailed in the area, will be reopened tomorrow.
All schools in Kandy district were closed since the 7th of this month due to the incidents which took place in Kandy.
The situation in Kandy has now completely returned to normal, police say.
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Police Media Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara disclosed that 161 persons were arrested in Kandy in connection with the recent violence while 69 more were arrested from other parts of the island.
Minister of Law and Order and Public Administration Ranjith Madduma Bandara said that those responsible for the recent violence will be brought to justice.
Meanwhile, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission said that most social media sites which were blocked temporarily to prevent the spread of hate speech, are likely to be unblocked tomorrow.
Meanwhile, 2 school students who were arrested for using the internet to incite racial disharmony have been remanded till 22nd of this month.
The students who are residents of Minuwangoda and Homagama have been ordered to be detained at the Makola Detention Centre for Youth.
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The Premier expressed these views following an event in Wellampitiya.


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Welcome, Annie! Your new romance novel includes Vampires and Witches, and a detective wannabe under the cloak of an art class. The title, The Art of Seduction, and the excerpt that follows are smoldering!
The Art of Secuction
What would you like readers to know about your book?
The art of seduction is David's story, for those who read Kiss of death.
What was it like to write the story? Did you face any difficulties/challenges?
This story practically wrote itself. The protagonist, David, is the older brother of the main character in Kiss of death. While writing Derrick's story, David insisted on pushing his way into the story with his cheeky smile and naughty innuendos. I had The art of seduction almost finished by the time Kiss of death was published.
What do you love about your story, and why?
Interesting question Kory. I guess I love the supernatural elements to the story but I also hope that the readers see a softer, sweeter side to cheeky David.
What have you learned from the main characters in your story?
Do you write in other genres and if so, what are they? What genres would you like to try that you haven't already?
I have written a couple of Intrigue novels, a YA and, I am working on two fantasies and one that may come under the genre of horror. None of these are published but I may self-publish later.
What or who influences your writing?
My mother read anything and everything and encouraged me to write at a very early age, around four. I have always loved the supernatural and had a few family members who were water diviners, tea leaf readers or were clairvoyant in one way or another. My daughters, grand daughters and I love ghost stories and have had a few interesting experiences with the supernatural.
Where do you find your inspiration?
Oddly enough, dreams. I have a note book beside my bed and often wake up in the middle of the night with an idea.
If you had to choose your three favorite books by other authors, what would they be and why?
Wow, that's a toughie. I love lots of books. Christine Feehan's book Dark Symphony got me interested in romance. There was a part in it where Byron stands the blind Antoinetta in front of a mirror and she is surprised (not only to see herself) but, her reflection appears younger and more beautiful than she believes she is. He explains that it is how he sees her. I thought that was so beautiful.
I love Kresley Cole and her supernatural take on Survivor. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein introduced me to a world of 'what ifs' and posed the question 'who was the real monster in this story?'
What is your next literary project?
If book four will stop interrupting me, I'm hoping to finish book three of my Blood brothers' series in the next couple of months. Fingers crossed, Evernight will like and publish it.
Meaghan Lamb has a mission. She plans to use her undercover assignment in the local University to prove, once and for all, that she has what it takes to make a great detective. But when her class is assigned a very hot nude model/artist, her plans turn pear-shaped. As her suspicions about him grow, so does her attraction but how can she allow herself to fall for a man who could be a cold-blooded killer?
David Corel has seen his paintings come to life in the form of a beautiful, blonde art student who seems unable to look at him without blushing. But, is she really as pure and innocent as she seems? Or could she be the campus killer?
"No, no, no." David protested as he came up behind her and took the brush from her hand. "For a start, this is the wrong brush." He exchanged the bristle for a sable brush and delicately dabbed it onto the palette. "Think of your brush as a tool." He said as he put the brush in her hand and held her hand to the canvas. She could feel the hard muscles of his chest on her shoulders as he leaned over her, moving her hand like a marionette. Together they stroked the canvas.
"When you hold the tool, I want you to make slow, seductive movements like this…" he demonstrated downward movements, "the oil makes the paint slide easily, making your brush strokes more fluid."
It took Meaghan only a few seconds to realize his double entendre. "Control the tool. Move your hand slowly up and down, adding linseed oil when your movements begin to catch. Ah, that's good." He pressed against her, his erection rubbing against the small of her back as he continued his play on words. "The tip is very sensitive. Use a featherlike touch for optimum effect. Pay careful attention to the reactions of the canvas. You will sense when to add oil and when you should apply more pressure. That's very nice. You're doing well … keep up the pressure … yes, yes … that's it." She heard his low, quiet groan and she gasped in response. "As the pressure builds, move faster, faster Meaghan … oh, that feels good doesn't it." His voice breathless, ragged as he moved her hand furiously over the canvas.
"Faster … until you can sense that the canvas is at the point where it can take no more, then … add a bit more for good measure." David stopped abruptly. The painting finished. Meaghan could hardly believe what they had created in such a short amount of time. She stood admiring the work. Her body exhausted as though she had been put through a wringer. Damp heat soaked her dress. She shuddered when David asked her.
"Was that as good for you as it was for me?"
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An interview with the fabulous author, Kristine Cayne, about her HOT, NEW M/M Romance Novel, Lover on Top
Welcome, Kristine! I'm so excited to host another M/M Romance author! Lover on Top looks HOT, HOT, HOT!
Lover on Top
The main theme in all my books is acceptance. The characters, just like all of us, have to first accept themselves for who and what they are. Once they've done that, then it's possible for them to find love. At the same time, I hope, through my books, to bring to my readers elements of the world that they may not be as familiar with or as comfortable with, whether that be sexual orientation, gender, religion, nationality, or race.
In Lover on Top, Hollywood is faced with the revelation that he may not be as straight as he always thought he was. And as the story unfolds, we find out why this is so.
Lover on Top was my first m/m romance, so there were definitely some challenges that I had not faced in my other books. Also, while this is not a May/December story, there is a significant age gap between the two heroes. That was also a first for me. Lastly, Chad is a paramedic. While I'd written several other stories about firefighters, this was my first paramedic story. I had a great time learning about that profession, interviewing a paramedic with the Seattle Fire Department, and delving into the specifics of Harborview Medical Center and its Burn Unit.
I loved writing this story and digging deeper into Chad's and Hollywood's psyches, their struggles, and their pasts. Seeing the love develop between them was the stuff of dreams. Literally. ☺
I really loved Chad and Hollywood's story. I laughed and shed tears along with these two extraordinary men as their story unfolded and they both came to terms with Hollywood's bisexuality, their budding relationship, and what it would mean to them and to their families and friends. It isn't a smooth road for either of them, but it's one well-worth travelling.
Chad and Hollywood taught me a lot about bi-erasure, about learning to deal with a new reality, about loving the family you chose when the one you were born into doesn't. These struggles are experienced by many, both inside and outside of the LGBTQ community. Knowing that this commonality exists, can hopefully lead to greater understanding.
Lover on Top is actually a part (albeit standalone) of an m/f erotic romance series. Each book features a sibling in the Caldwell family. From the first line of this series, I knew that Chad was gay as did my readers. What we didn't know was who would finally catch him. Writing this story as part of the series has allowed many of my readers who'd never read and m/m romance to crossover into this genre and realize that love is love. Truly.
So, to summarize, I write both m/m and m/f romance in the romantic suspense, erotic romance, and contemporary romance sub-genres. I've also written a paranormal romantic suspense novella. It can be viewed as the prequel to a series that I'll write if I ever find the time. So many stories, so few days.
Oh boy. I love so many books in so many different genres. To simplify this gargantuan task, I'll limit my list to LGBTQ fiction.
Special Forces by Vashtan and Marquesate
Enemy Within: The Executive Office #3 by Tal Bauer
Divide & Conquer (Cut & Run Series Book 4) by Madeleine Urban and Abigail Roux
As you can see, there is a theme here. I LOVE books with some action and suspense in them. They also must have some HOT HOT sex. These books, or rather these series, all have great relationship drama, steamy sex, and incredible action. Even though Lover on Top is technically an erotic romance, it does have its share of relationship drama and tense firefighter/paramedic related action, and of course HOT HOT sex.
I'm currently working on Wrangling the Cowboy, which is the second book in my Men of Boyzville series (a spin-off series from Lover on Top). It features Austin Moore (Chad's best friend), cowboy and software engineer, and Mateo Walker, a home care assistant who is taking care of Austin's estranged father.
After that, I'll be returning to the Six-Alarm Sexy series and writing Stripped Down, Drew and Shay's story.
A straight firefighter discovers an irresistible attraction for his best friend's younger brother—one that could lead to complete disaster.
A perpetual bachelor, firefighter lieutenant Hollywood Wright hops from one woman's bed to another, searching for something he never finds. Has his father's emotional and physical abuse somehow damaged him? Or is something else going on, something that involves the intense and uncomfortable feelings aroused by his best friend's little brother?
Sexy-as-sin paramedic Chad Caldwell has always been out and proud. Sure, some gay-bashers are harassing him, but he's determined to be true to himself. There's just one problem: he's hung up on Hollywood, his older brother's straight best friend. When Hollywood's apartment is damaged by fire, Chad reluctantly takes him in. Will Chad's heart survive such close proximity to a man who's both unattainable and everything Chad wants?
To their mutual surprise, Hollywood finds Chad and his world fascinating—and much hotter than anything he's ever experienced. But with a rabidly homophobic father, is Hollywood doomed to die in the closet? Chad won't accept anything less than a public relationship, no matter how amazing the sex is. Can Hollywood ever accept the man he has always kept buried deep inside?
Hollywood's focus rose to Chad's eyes, and held. "I know what I want now."
Unable to believe, hell, unable to think, under the force of that seductive green assault, Chad's blood roared southward. He licked his lips. "And what's that?"
The fire in Hollywood's eyes flared, turning Chad's blood into lava as he waited, feet on the edge of a cliff, for Hollywood's response.
Chad swayed. "Oh boy."
Stepping back, Hollywood chuckled, clearly aware of his effect on Chad. "Get that look off your face. I'm keeping my hands to myself tonight."
"All night?" The words barely out of his mouth, Chad winced at the disappointment in his voice. But, Jesus, he was disappointed. For months now—no, if he were being honest, it had been years—he'd been dreaming of what it would be like to hold Hollywood, to kiss and touch him, to sink his cock between those muscled ass cheeks. Not that he expected to do all that tonight, or anytime soon, but something. Christ, he needed something.
Hollywood gently tapped his cheek and snorted. "At least until after dessert, Loverboy."
Loverboy. Chad felt as though he'd entered some kind of twilight zone or an alternate universe where a determined, confident Hollywood said all the things Chad desperately wanted to hear. "Is that what I am to you?"
Hollywood brushed two fingers along the edge of Chad's hairline and wiped away the beads of sweat popping out as Chad's heart hammered faster and faster. "It's what I'd like you to be." He moved closer and, slipping his hands under Chad's topcoat, pushed it off his shoulders.
Chad shuddered as the coat slid down his arms and dropped onto the carpeted floor with a muted thud. Taking a deep, calming breath, Chad leaned in so his chest was almost touching Hollywood's. "Where is all this self-assurance coming from?"
He hoped like hell this new version of Hollywood stuck around, because this man was hot-as-fuck. Not only did Hollywood not take the expected step back, he took one forward, pressing their chests fully against each other. "I've done a lot of thinking in the past couple of days."
"Oh, yeah? And?"
Hollywood grabbed Chad's ass and ground against him. "And I've missed you."
Feeling Hollywood's hard-on against his own, Chad's head reeled. He'd missed Hollywood too. So fucking much. And here they were, hard cocks rubbing together.
Dreams did come true.
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An interview with author, Tanya Jean Russell, about her novel, Broken Trust
Welcome, Tanya! I love suspense! I can't wait to hear about your novel!
Broken Trust is a romantic suspense set in the glamorous world of a private airline. I like to think of it as escapist entertainment. I love the building romantic tension between two characters and hope I have captured this effectively for Beth and Chase!
This is my first novel and I thoroughly enjoyed writing it. The feeling as the characters came to life was amazing. Them shouting at me to get on with it when I had real life stuff wasn't as much fun!
I love how, despite the extraordinary circumstances, the characters face the same challenge as we all do, fining the courage to make ourselves vulnerable enough to fall in love.
That love is absolutely worth it (whatever it is!).
This is my first novel but I am already working on the next romantic suspense. I am also working on a romantic urban fantasy. They are my two favorite genres to read so I don't feel even slightly tempted to try anything else.
Just about everyone who has helped me along the way which is a huge number of people – the writing community is incredibly helpful and friendly.
I have always had a bit of a tendency to daydream, something my family find hugely entertaining when they are trying to get my attention. Thankfully all those wandering thoughts now have a purpose so I get away with it!
Who are your author idols and if you met them what would you say to them?
As someone who reads huge amounts there are far too many to name. I have been really lucky to meet a few of them at Romantic Novelist Association meetings and fortunately they were really lovely, even though I pretty much accosted them and just blurted how brilliant they were before running out of things to say!
It's pretty hard to limit it to three but one of my all time favourites is the classic North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. Because it was written at a time when the world was much bigger and people didn't really have experiences of the world outside their own community it is incredibly rich in detail, and the slow burn of the relationship between Margaret Hale and John Thorton is one that inspires me every time I read it.
Do you have any interests outside of writing, and if so, what are they?
When I'm not writing or at the day job I spend my time with my family. I have two boys which means I spend a lot of time pretending to enjoy sport! Thankfully it's the cricket season which means enjoying a glass of wine in the sunshine (hopefully) while they play.
I'm currently working on a romantic suspense with a really strong female lead who is determined to do her job, despite coming face to face with her first love who has no idea about the part she played in his troubled past.
Blurb for Broken Trust:
An attack at her sister's society wedding leaves Elizabeth Worthington on the run. Desperate to find a way to save both her family and their airline she isn't about to let anything get in her way. Whether it's a little thing like her own safety or something bigger, like her growing attraction to the compelling stranger she has woken up with.
Chase Maddox is having a really bad day. He has better things to do than hang around babysitting a spoiled heiress who is determined to put herself in harm's way. The fact that she turns out to be anything but the pampered princess he expected is irrelevant. He has his own personal mission to complete. The price if he succeeds? The destruction of everything Elizabeth holds dear.
As the sun began to sneak around the edges of the shutters Beth stirred, mortified to find that her t-shirt had risen up around her ribs and her pants were on display. Unfortunately that wasn't the worst of it. Somehow in the night the pillows down the middle had disappeared and she was firmly on Chase's side of the bed. Her back to him, she was spooning into him with his palm flat against her stomach, the heat of it radiating through her.
When was the last time she'd had a man hold her? Sure her dad and her best friend Bree's husband, Jake, both hugged her regularly, as did her friends Tom and Oliver, but it wasn't the same. Even with Oliver. They might have been promised to one another as infants by their parents, but they had never felt any real attraction to each other. He was more like a brother to her, so Oliver's hugs were pleasant, but bland. Nothing like this primal feeling of a man she was attracted to holding her close. The feel of him touching her skin was making forgotten parts of her tingle. Making her forget why getting involved with anyone was a bad idea. Just for once she wanted to do something just because she wanted to. Not because it was the right thing, the safe thing to do. She simply wanted to react.
Lying there, her conscience half-heartedly attempting to get her to move, she felt Chase shift behind her. She was suddenly very aware of exactly how male he was. She wasn't stupid. She had heard this was a morning thing, but even her conscience gave in, finally allowing her to enjoy the embrace. Besides, Chase was asleep, so there was no harm in staying still until he woke up. After all it would be rude to deprive him of a much-needed rest. After the last couple of nights on the floor he would be worn out. She snorted to herself. Who was she kidding? She just wanted to stay in his arms, and any excuse would do.
Enjoying the peace of the moment she felt his movement increase. The moment he woke up and realized where he was obvious as his body jerked back from hers. Embarrassed to be caught enjoying the feel of his arms around her, she lay still, frozen in place as she silently pleaded for him not to realize she was awake. Only when he'd carefully edged off of the bed and crept from the room did she allow herself a sigh of relief.
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An interview with author, Sarah Marsh, about her novel, Viktor
Welcome, Sarah! You have a new novel out, Viktor, the first book in a new series. Starting a new series is always exciting. I can't wait to hear about it!
Viktor is book one in a brand new series called Happy Evil After. It's a paranormal romance series with a twist. This one is a little different than how I usually write my series books, this series will still feature a different couple for each book, but Dori remains the common denominator throughout.
This first book has been in the works for over a year, I wasn't quite sure how to blend the three POV's at the beginning…and I was hesitant about letting Dori 'loose' with the full force of her personality, lol but in the end I figured I might as well just go for it!
I love a romance that makes me laugh, and this series is by far the funniest that I've written. Pandora is a little crazy…and a whole bunch of sassy, combined with the other couples it hopefully makes for a laugh out loud read.
If there's one thing Pandora taught me, it's that you should never be afraid to be yourself.
Inspiration comes in many different forms, I'm a very creative person by nature, almost compulsively. I also paint and am a former pastry chef so all sorts of things can send me into a creative flurry, but one thing that I find does it time and time again is music. The perfect song can change everything.
If I had to choose one, it would be Anne Rice. Her Vampire Chronicles were one of the first paranormal series I ever read as a teen, and she really fostered a fascination for the unknown which I hope never goes away.
I absolutely loved American Gods by Neil Gaiman. I've always been interested in ancient cultures and religions, so the whole idea that they could be wandering around amongst us was pretty awesome.
The next one I'd have to pick a series instead of a book, and it would be the Sleeping Beauty series by Anne Rice. Lol, now for those who have read this series it is quite…intense, but I'm not certain I can say I've ever read anything else that was able to pull me into the characters shoes quite like this series does.
For my next pick, it would be another series, because there's no way I can choose one book from it. The League Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon, because no one does world building like she does…and I'm a huge sci fi geek at heart. 😉
I'm currently working on book 2 for a sci fi romance with Evernight, as well as an anthology project that is another paranormal romance. After that, lol I have a list going for WIP's that is up to about 10. So much to write, so little time!
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Viktor, Happy Evil After Book 1
Pandora is a Fairy Godmother who's never fit in with her own people. Only she has the power…and the attitude, to step in and help those who others have decided aren't worthy of a happy ending. How hard could it be to manipulate some of the most feared beings in their world?
Viktor has spent his entire un-dead life being the bogey man to the paranormal community and that's the way he wants to keep it…with everyone else far away from him. When the opportunity arises to take his revenge on his nemesis, he can't resist—even if it means risking his reputation and rescuing the damsel in distress.
Halle never expected to find herself in need of a savior, especially one with a reputation like Viktor's. But she's used to listening to her instincts and her cat trusts the strange woman who pops up and claims to have some solutions.
If a girl can't trust her own Fairy Godmother, then what is this world coming to?
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"I mean you no harm, lady. You can go. I'm only here for what's in the car," he said slowly walking towards her. She was a cute little thing, all soft curves with golden skin and hair.
"Ummm, yeah, about that … I'm what's in the car, Mr. Krescech. You have to take me with you out of here," she said almost nervously, those big green eyes pleading with him.
Clearly, she was also insane. What was with the women he was running into this week? Viktor had had more than his fair share of groupies throwing themselves at him in the bars, wanting to take a walk on the wild side for a few hours, but this wholesome little beauty certainly didn't look like the type, so he had no idea exactly what she was asking him for.
"I don't think so," he said, moving past her towards the open back door to search the car.
"Seriously, there's nothing else in the car. They were taking me from my family and my pard to be married to Conrad. I have to go with you to get away from him," she continued, putting her tiny little hands on her very curvy hips in a way that distracted him far more than it should have.
Interesting, so this little number was a leopard shifter? Viktor hadn't really had any interaction with the pard in this country, but by reputation, they were a good lot. Why on Earth would she agree to marry Conrad?
"I don't rescue damsels in distress. I eat them," he said with a flash of fang. "So run along, little kitten."
The tiny spitfire threw her hands dramatically up in the air and sighed loudly.
"You just saved me from a life of baby-making slavery. Aren't you supposed to whisk me away to your super-secret villain lair and ravish me? Sheesh, where's your follow-through?"
Viktor just stood there and stared at her for a moment. He didn't know whether to laugh at her ridiculous statement or take her up on her offer and bend her over right here on the trunk of Conrad's car. He was extremely turned on by the fact that she didn't seem the least bit afraid of him. He'd always tried to pretend that his reputation in the paranormal community pleased him, that it helped him by keeping the rabble away. But deep down it bothered him that everyone always thought the worst of him. His honor was just yet another thing that Melisandre and Conrad had stolen from him when they took his mortality.
"Don't you know who I am, woman?" he finally said as she just stood there looking at him expectantly.
"Yes, I know who you are. Who else is capable of keeping me out of Conrad's douchy hands?" she said sounding a little impatient.
"Don't you have a family you can go to?" he asked, still wondering why he was even standing here talking to her.
Well, that wasn't entirely true. Once she'd said the word "slavery" he knew he couldn't leave her to Conrad's tender mercies. Viktor knew more about slavery than he ever wanted to, and no being should ever be held against their will. That and he had seen firsthand what Conrad enjoyed doing to women. It still sickened him to think back to the horrors he'd had to witness as Melisandre's pet.
"If I go back to my family they'd just have to hand me right back over to him again. My pard owes him a blood debt, and I am the payment. I need this to look like Conrad's men lost me in the confrontation with you. This needs to be his fault, as otherwise, it will start a war between my family and his coven," she said, stepping ever closer.
She stood so close now that Viktor could smell the strawberry and coconut scent of her shampoo. Good Gods, she smells good enough to eat.
"Why would you think that I should care whether or not this starts a war for your people? I will not be fighting in it," he answered, trying to sound like he didn't care one way or another.
"Because I think that you hate Conrad just as much, if not more than I do, and there's nothing he wants more than to possess me," she answered quietly, her huge green eyes staring right into his grey ones.
She was right of course. There was no one on this Earth that he hated as much as he hated Conrad. That's what he told himself anyway when he ultimately decided he would take the girl with him—whether it was the whole truth about his motivations or not.
"First, tell me how your pard was thoughtless enough to enter into a blood debt with a killer like Conrad?"
"It's not like we had any choice. My father was jumped one night by a bunch of rogues, and Conrad just happened to be there to offer his assistance … for a price."
The venom in her voice clearly stated that she suspected they'd been set up. The rogues were most likely paid to attack by Conrad himself. It was a trick the coward had used over and over again.
"Fine," he said with a sigh. "You can come with me, but just until we find somewhere to stash you that Conrad cannot reach you."
"Thank you!" she said with a squeal just before she reached up and hugged him before he could stop her. "I'm Halle, by the way."
Clearly, his reputation was never going to recover from this if anyone saw him being hugged in the alley, but with her luscious frame leaning against his, smelling so sweet, he had a difficult time finding a reason to care.
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Lost Faith by April Zyon
Gabriella Moreno was just a job, in and out to gain the objective, the death of her father. She turned out to be far more than that to Tobias Casey, however, from the moment he laid his hands on her too hot for words body.
Gabriella had just come home from a two-year stint abroad. The first night home she snuck out, never dreaming for even a moment anyone would be stupid enough to take her. Boy, was she wrong.
Faced with brutal truths, Gabbie followed her gut, and her heart, which, it seemed, all led to one place, Tobias. The heat of her homeland was nothing compared to the touch of this man. In his arms, she found something she had craved all her life, the other half of her soul.
Yet, how can she ignore the fact that the man who owns her heart is also the man who wants to take the last of her family?
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Another day, another dollar. Only these days, Tobias and his team were getting paid a hell of a lot more than they had been in the military. Now they could set their own fees for doing the jobs that no one else wanted to do, or maybe couldn't do, since they did on rare occasion work for their government's shadier sectors. But there was no oversight, no backseat driving, and they paid big to get shit done.
Their current operation was one they'd been working on for nearly three weeks now with no success. The first week had been recon, getting oriented, and making sure they had their exits memorized for when they achieved their strike.
The only thing was, as they'd discovered during week two, the target they were after didn't ever leave his super secure compound. Not that Tobias could blame the guy. Their target was a dictator, an arms dealer, a drug dealer, and a mass murderer. There were people worldwide hoping that Tobias' team finally managed to do what no one else had to date.
Now it was week three and they were still watching the compound to figure out their way in. Or as Tobias was beginning to believe would be easier, how to get the asshole to come out. They'd tried forty different ways to infiltrate the compound. None had worked. Which actually made sense, given the target, Juan Moreno, or Senor X as they referred to him over com, had hired himself an ex-Special Forces soldier to be the head of his security. Tran Quan was American born but had ties to the Yakuza. Extra weight to be brought to bear should it be requested.
Taking a small drink from his canteen, Tobias ignored the sweat trickling down his spine. His attention was locked on a small group of vehicles approaching the compound. Binoculars up, he brought the lead car into focus and easily recognized one of Moreno's drivers. His attention moving to the second car, he was surprised to see Quan in the front passenger seat. The man was normally glued to Moreno's side so to see him out without Moreno… this was big.
"Ripper, we have four cars approaching the compound. I need to know who exits the second car once they stop inside. Get pictures."
"Roger that, Rogue."
Ripper and Cherry were up on the mountain using some seriously high-powered tools to stare down into the compound. Their position was treacherous since they were, literally, dangling off the face of that mountain. One wrong move and they'd be headed straight down toward death.
"They're turning toward the gate now. Not stopping either, they've been waved right through," Tobias reported. The gates slid shut but not before he spotted a slender leg wearing a dainty shoe at the end slipping out of the door being opened by a guard. Instantly, he felt his gut clench in need to see the body went with that limb.
A soft whistle came through the com. "Damn, she's fucking hot. Think she's banging senor X?" Herc asked.
"Too young for him, you oaf," Cherry said.
"Like that would stop the old fucker. We all know he doesn't care about age. One of the reasons why we're here to see him shot," Herc told her. "Personally, it's my only reason to see his head explode under the impact of my bullet."
"Cut the chatter. Tell me you have photos for everyone that came in those vehicles."
"Confirmed," Ripper said.
"Good, get your asses down from there. Scout will be here to relieve me soon, then we need to get back and review everything." Tobias was hopeful that somewhere in those photos he might find a way to pull Moreno away from his security blanket.
"It's his daughter, Gabriella Moreno." Rainer said. His words had everyone's attention. Tobias couldn't figure out who was more shocked. Turning in his seat Rainer shook his head. "I had to dig, and dig deep. The old man has her buried."
"Makes sense," Winston muttered. "She's his Achilles."
He was right. "We need to keep eyes on her. If we get the opportunity, she'll be the one we grab. I have a feeling that even with all his enemies gunning for him, he'll do anything to protect her." All they had to do was get their hands on her and use her to bait Senor X.
Picking up the picture Rainer had printed out Tobias stared at it. It wasn't a shot from the compound but one he'd pulled from social media. Gabriella had her head tipped back, laughing at something or someone. She looked carefree and totally at ease. Young, too.
The young woman was just over five foot three inches but those come fuck me heels made her closer to five feet seven, she was thin but not waiflike like so many of the women today. Her hair however, was a riot of auburn red curls that seemed to have a mind of their own, and she didn't bother trying to tame them. Which said something about the woman herself. She might not have the largest breasts that he had seen in his life but hers seemed to work her body perfectly, like a perfect handful, that distracted him completely.
"We need everything on her from birth until the moment she went through those gates, Rainer. Leave no stone unturned. I think we've just found our hot button for daddy Moreno. We grab her and he'll deliver himself right to us."
"You sure you want to do that, boss?" Cherilyn asked. At his sharp look, she held up her hands. "I'm down with it, but even if she does leave the compound, you know she'll have a taskforce worth of guards with her. No way is Moreno letting her out in this country without protection up the ass."
"And we'll be ready for that. Our best shot will be if she goes into the city. It'll allow us to blend in and when the time's right, grab her up." At Cherilyn's snort, Tobias turned a glare on her. "What?"
"Dude, no offense or nothing, but you do not blend."
Rainer was shaking his head. "I have to agree with her, boss. You tend to stick out."
"I can blend just fine, I'll have you know."
"You keep thinking that. In the meantime, I think I'll update the other boys and we can add their hilarity to the vote count against you." Cherilyn patted his chest, walked past, and promptly burst out in laughter.
"I can and will fire your ass," Tobias called after her.
"No, you won't," she bellowed back.
No, he wouldn't, but that didn't mean he couldn't think about it, in great detail.
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An interview with author, M.A. Jewell, on her novel, Jungle Rapture
Hello, M.A., your new novel, Jungle Rapture, sounds intriguing. Jaguars and shifting, that's so cool!
This is the first book in your series, The Jaguar Queens. How exciting!
As I researched poaching and the plight of those endangered species, I developed a passion for my subject. The injuries incurred by Cinnamon (a natural jaguar in Jungle Rapture), were taken directly from a shameful account of a jaguar snared in the United States. Truthfully, I scaled back from real life. That jaguar ultimately died due to his injuries.
Thrilling! Once I visualized the opening scene and outlined the plot, I couldn't stop. I hand wrote most of the first draft during an over-night flight to Bangkok. During my stay at a Thailand hotel, I transcribed the story into Word.
While there, my computer was attacked by who-knows-what and froze solid. In my frenzy to write, I hadn't once backed up the manuscript. After a nail-biting trip to the mall, I mimed my problem to a scary-looking computer person who didn't speak English. I left with my laptop running, manuscript intact…but all the text read in Thai.
I truly adore my characters. Kelsi is real, she is strong, and she is flawed. Jaime is a sensitive, protective male with too much pride. Together, they meet in the middle and save each other.
Courage. I came to writing later in life, mostly due to cowardice. Fear of what others may think or say about my work intimidated me. When I wrote Jungle Rapture, I held nothing back. I leapt out the window of my own choosing.
Critique partners have talked me into trying contemporary, which is amazing since I don't usually read this subgenre. One day I may try a historical. I love to read them.
I think every book I've ever read has influenced me to a degree. I credit voracious reading with my interest in writing.
From childhood, events have always triggered daydreams. For me, a spoken phrase or an emotional exchange between people triggers a "what if?". A well-done photo or painting makes me think of a scene to accompany the image. Last, but most effective, is writing. Drafting Jungle Rapture triggered plots and characters for Book II & III. Any emotion-evoking stimulus prompts a scene in my head.
Nalini Singh, Diana Gabaldon, Jeaniene Frost are a few. I would thank them for the hours of entertainment!
Outlander (Gabaldon) would be my overall favorite. I love epic reads that combine history with characters who come alive in my head. I still remember skipping an activity to race home to see how Claire would save Jaime. Admittedly, I even worried about them during my work shift. The level of skill required to involve a reader to that degree – pretty impressive.
The biggest draw in my life is my first grandson. Perfect of course. So if babysitting is an outside interest, I'm all over it.
Falling: Small Town Love Anthology will be self-published by my critique group, Omaha Romance Writers and Critique Group -led by Jules Dixon. My contribution will be a contemporary novella titled Autumn Renewal.
Somewhere between that and Christmas, I hope to submit a full length novel, Jungle Salvation, The Jaguar Queens Book II to Evernight.
Jungle Rapture
An advocate for endangered species, journalist Kelsi Gorman travels to the Brazilian Amazon to locate a mysterious black jaguar the size of a saber-toothed tiger. Instead, the enormous cat finds her knee deep in mud, blood, and smugglers.
Jaime Salazar, one of a few surviving all-male jaguar shifters, encounters a scent he never thought to find –female jag shifter. Jag queens exist only in the elders' stories, but someone staked out a she-cat like poacher bait.
In a fit of primal instinct, Jaime marks Kelsi as his mate. Now, no other female will arouse him. To avoid a long celibate life, he is forced to woo his reluctant mate-to-be. But first, he must keep her alive.
Excerpt from your book:
Tears blurred Kelsi Gorman's view of David's body, face down in the mud, only feet from her in the tight Amazon clearing. His camera pack rested against his side with a strap still looped over one shoulder. She was too terrified to mourn, as her grief-numbing dread consumed her.
A few yards to the south, a limp, muddied jaguar appeared just as dead. Wire cable stretched taut from a rust-colored front paw to a tree-embedded anchor about knee high. Jungle-floor sludge painted over her rosettes.
Kelsi almost wished the poachers had tranquilized her, too. Twine scored her wrists secured behind a tree trunk. Her hidden hands trembled with mounting panic as she picked at the knotted hemp.
A twenty-something Brazilian with coffee-toned skin stepped toward her, his pungent body odor preceding him. He stood nose to nose to her five-foot-seven height. Dark eyes scanned her body. Kelsi turned from his scrutiny and swallowed against the stench.
His steel rifle barrel lifted her chin. He turned a questioning look to his partner. Kelsi stilled. This was it. She strained to catch meaning in their Portuguese. "Carlos? Green eyes … sell … Manaus. Good money."
Sexual enslavement terrified her, but also ignited hope. Stay alive. Traffickers dealt in drugs, exotic animals, and human cargo—and Brazil was a hotbed for all three. These poachers would be connected to the slave trade. An escape into Manaus, the capital of Amazonas, seemed possible, unlike here, surrounded by savage rainforest.
Stocky, with close-cropped, graying hair, and equally fragrant, Carlos appeared in charge. His hands stilled on a portable cage he assembled. "Too old, Julio! White … United States!"
Bile rose to Kelsi's throat. She tilted her head and widened her eyes, willing the older man to find her marketable, a challenge, since her shoulder-length, chestnut hair stuck to her face in damp clumps. Nor did her sweat-ringed shirt and baggy pants show her figure to any advantage.
Disgust plain on his face, Carlos berated his partner, gesturing to David's body. They spoke too fast for Kelsi's elementary Portuguese. But apparently, Julio had erred when he killed her photographer.
If they didn't sell her… Kelsi's blood ran cold.
Finally, Carlos leveled a black-eyed glare at Julio. "Police … kill her."
Julio sent Kelsi a startled look. For an instant, she thought he'd refuse. A defeated expression lined his face before he pulled his gaze away.
Heart pounding a staccato beat, she pushed back at the eruption that clawed inside her chest. Not now! Panic-filled eyes would give her away. If the poachers realized she understood them, she'd lose her only advantage. She jerked her gaze to the tangled foliage behind them.
Deafening bird racket burst from the canopy high above. As the pandemonium died down, a cough came from the undergrowth. The poachers froze. Both men leapt to the center of the space and stood back to back. Carlos lifted a tranquilizer rifle against his shoulder, loaded a dart, and slammed the bolt into firing position. Julio mirrored him with his own lethal weapon.
They turned in sync, scanning the green morass. Kelsi shuddered when the business end of Julio's loaded rifle passed over her. Behind the two men, giant spade-shaped leaves pulsed as a shadow moved between them. Her heart jumped under her sternum. Maybe the cowardly guide she'd hired had returned. She dared to hope for a rescue.
"I'm an American! U.S. Army Rangers will come for me!" She shouted nonsense to distract the two men. Unless the no-good jungle expert returned, she and the poachers were the only humans within fifty miles.
Carlos gave her a dismissive glance, but appeared satisfied nothing lurked outside the clearing. Julio ignored her and paced to the immobile cat.
"I'm so sorry," she whispered to David. Tears streamed her face.
She'd lured him to his death with promises of publication in the National Geographic. An article on a black jaguar, rumored to be the size of a saber-toothed tiger, had meant so much to her. Now, she'd join David.
Carlos strode to the man's body and pulled it to its side. No longer flaccid, the corpse turned board-like. Various sized ants traveled his skin, already doing Mother Nature's work. Nausea churned her stomach. If rigor mortis had set in, she'd been tied up for at least two hours.
After taking their wallets from their backpacks, Carlos grabbed the camera and used his machete to cut the strap from David's neck. He fumbled the memory card from its slot then dropped the high-end Canon into the mud.
Images of the two poachers charging the thrashing jaguar had earned David a bullet to the chest.
"Idiota." Carlos spat at the ground. With a booted foot, he shoved David back into the muck. The wet slurp broke something inside her.
"You disgusting pig! Don't touch him!" Angry sobs punctuated her outburst. Without sparing her a glance, Carlos joined Julio near the unconscious jaguar.
Kelsi scanned her surroundings with new determination. Trees, a couple feet apart, reached skyward in a palisade-style cage while congested vines and ferns defended the ground beneath. All home to myriad toxic plants and venomous creatures. Beyond the jungle gauntlet—a three-day hike to the north—lay the only route to civilization, a caiman-infested river. Escape would be short-lived, but she had to try.
A few feet away, Carlos propped his machete against a stump. "Cage … jaguar."
Kelsi plotted her moves to escape her bonds. She'd grab the blade, decapitate Julio, and run Carlos through mid-body. The men struggled to load the cat into the kennel. Both laid their guns down to use their hands. Her best shot at freedom had materialized.
With all her might, she jerked her left arm once, then twice to no avail.
Carlos and Julio turned toward her as one. Julio retrieved his rifle as he rose. Time to pay for her long-odds wager. Black seeped into her vision. Tears obscured her executioner's face. "Please, Julio. Don't."
He didn't meet her eyes. The squish of his mired steps halted at her side. Metal grated as the rifle's bolt slid back. A round clicked into the chamber. Cool steel pressed to her temple.
"Our Father, who…" Her shaky words trailed away.
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Q: How do I use brew to install an older version of ocaml? I'm using Mac OS Big Sur (11.5.6).  I want to install an older version of an ocaml library via brew (4.08.1).  I tried to figure out the versions available and typed
$ brew versions ocaml
Error: Unknown command: versions

and then following a recommended link, tried
localhost:Formula davea$ brew tap homebrew/boneyard
==> Tapping homebrew/boneyard
Cloning into '/usr/local/Homebrew/Library/Taps/homebrew/homebrew-boneyard'...
Username for 'https://github.com': myusername
Password for 'https://myusername@github.com':
remote: Repository not found.
fatal: repository 'https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-boneyard/' not found
Error: Failure while executing; `git clone https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-boneyard /usr/local/Homebrew/Library/Taps/homebrew/homebrew-boneyard --origin=origin --template=` exited with 128.

Now I'm stuck.  How do I install an older version of my library, ocaml via brew?

A: Your best bet for managing OCaml versions is probably to install opam, and then use it to install specific versions.
How to install opam.


After much deliberation we're very happy to announce that Workbooks.com have won our 2012 award for best business services website.
We found the depth, clarity and user-friendliness of this site unparalled in its category. Congratulations Workbooks on creating a fantastic resource for existing and prospective customers alike.
Workbooks is a fast-growing Reading-based provider of web-based CRM systems. (To the uninitiated, that stands for Customer Relationship Management). They provide small and medium sized businesses with CRM applications on a software-as-a-service model which means that their customers don't need to maintain and upgrade hardware and software themselves.
Workbooks have been Approved Index suppliers since 2010.
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Navigation – Moving away from the home page brings the satisfaction that the same high quality is maintained throughout the site.There's a very clear navigational bar along the top that's maintained through every page and the navigational links for each subsection appear down the left hand side. This creates a matrix-like layout so you always know where you are and how to get to what you need. The site is also fast – pages download and display in super-quick time – which considering the amount of content, images, video and widgets is impressive.
Content – In a word? Phenomenal. We've got white papers, masses of articles, tons of videos all delivered in an efficient and understated manner. There are sections on features of the service, how to make the most of it, pricing, user support and customer feedback. Whether you're already a workbooks customer or thinking about becoming one this site delivers all the information you need quickly.
Contact options – With their live chat feature Workbooks start reaching out to you the moment you hit the site. They put the phone number, live chat and Twitter links on every page. Their contact pages are clearly marked up and include a contact form, different email addresses for different departments and a map. In short, all the boxes have been ticked.
Pizazz – As we outlined in our post on judging criteria we're not just looking for run of the mill B2B sites with nice graphics. In order to win an award you need to go the extra mile, you need a feature or characteristic that really makes you stand out from the competitors in your industry. In other words, you need a killer app. Workbooks.com has one in the form of their community pages.
These pages include: a comprehensive guide to using their CRM app; a blog for addressing common user issues and providing news; a forum where users can seek advice and guidance from other users and the technical team; a customer ideas section where users can suggest and vote for their most desired product enhancements.
This sort of customer support can't be replicated with little expense or effort and it makes absolutely clear that Workbooks not only care about their customers but that they're passionate about providing the best service that they possibly can.
Well done Workbooks for producing a site that puts user satisfaction at the core of the experience and for pulling out all the stops to get it absolutely right. The success is well deserved.
Northgate Arinso have been around a long time and provide Human Resources software and services the globe over. As such you'd expect that their website, www.ngahr.com, to be pretty spiffy. And it is.
Despite being pipped to the post in their category by Workbooks, Northgate's site has the depth and quality of content to really make it stand out in a crowded marketplace.
The wealth of information they provide on their various products and services is well ordered and highly accessible. They also avoid falling into the trap of writing copy that's too targeted at an audience already well versed in the HR lingo – the content here will make sense to HR heads and SME owners alike.
The branding is well implemented, the contact and support options copious, there's a heap of video content for industry professsionals and a blog with a good variety of contributors.
An example to other large providers of business services that attention to detail really pays off.
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Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in the state of Texas. With total assets of $10.8 billion*, Baylor Scott & White Health has the vision and resources to provide its patients and members continued quality care while creating a model system for a dramatically changing healthcare environment. Baylor Scott & White Health includes 50 hospitals, 5,397 licensed beds, more than 1,000 patient care sites, close to 7,800 affiliated physicians, 48,000 employees, $9.1B total net operating revenue* and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.


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Q: Collision realisation with SAT (canvas, javascript) So, I have this simple 2d train sim, and I already made a pretty nice SAT realisation, that works without errors (at least I have not stumbled upon any):
function calcCollision(self){
    var dist = self.distanceCheck();
    var possible = [], collision = [];
    var myBox, otherBox, myMin, myMax, otherMin, otherMax, myBoxRecalc = [], otherBoxRecalc = [];

    for (var i=0;i<trainCount;i++){
        if (dist[i]!="SELF"&&dist[i]<=(dTrain+10)){
            possible.push(i);
        }
    }

    if (possible.length!==0){

        myBox = self.box();

        self.hit = false;

        for (i=0;i<possible.length;i++){
            otherBox = window["train_"+possible[i]].box();

            //для self координат

            for (var j=0;j<4;j++){
                myBoxRecalc[j] = XYtoBoxCoordinates(self,myBox[j][0],myBox[j][1]);
                otherBoxRecalc[j] = XYtoBoxCoordinates(self,otherBox[j][0],otherBox[j][1]);
            }

            //для self координат, проекция на X

            myMin = myBoxRecalc[0][0];
            myMax = myBoxRecalc[0][0];

            otherMin = otherBoxRecalc[0][0];
            otherMax = otherBoxRecalc[0][0];

            for (j=0;j<4;j++){
                if (myBoxRecalc[j][0]<myMin) myMin=myBoxRecalc[j][0];
                if (myBoxRecalc[j][0]>myMax) myMax=myBoxRecalc[j][0];

                if (otherBoxRecalc[j][0]<otherMin) otherMin=otherBoxRecalc[j][0];
                if (otherBoxRecalc[j][0]>otherMax) otherMax=otherBoxRecalc[j][0];
            }

            //console.log(myMin + " " + myMax + " " + otherMin + " " + otherMax);

            if (otherMax<myMin||otherMin>myMax) break;

            //для self координат, проекция на Y

            myMin = myBoxRecalc[0][1];
            myMax = myBoxRecalc[0][1];

            otherMin = otherBoxRecalc[0][1];
            otherMax = otherBoxRecalc[0][1];

            for (j=0;j<4;j++){
                if (myBoxRecalc[j][1]<myMin) myMin=myBoxRecalc[j][1];
                if (myBoxRecalc[j][1]>myMax) myMax=myBoxRecalc[j][1];

                if (otherBoxRecalc[j][1]<otherMin) otherMin=otherBoxRecalc[j][1];
                if (otherBoxRecalc[j][1]>otherMax) otherMax=otherBoxRecalc[j][1];
            }

            //console.log(myMin + " " + myMax + " " + otherMin + " " + otherMax);

            if (otherMax<myMin||otherMin>myMax) break;

            //для other координат

            for (j=0;j<4;j++){
                myBoxRecalc[j] = XYtoBoxCoordinates(window["train_"+possible[i]],myBox[j][0],myBox[j][1]);
                otherBoxRecalc[j] = XYtoBoxCoordinates(window["train_"+possible[i]],otherBox[j][0],otherBox[j][1]);
            }

            //для other координат, проекция на X

            myMin = myBoxRecalc[0][0];
            myMax = myBoxRecalc[0][0];

            otherMin = otherBoxRecalc[0][0];
            otherMax = otherBoxRecalc[0][0];

            for (j=0;j<4;j++){
                if (myBoxRecalc[j][0]<myMin) myMin=myBoxRecalc[j][0];
                if (myBoxRecalc[j][0]>myMax) myMax=myBoxRecalc[j][0];

                if (otherBoxRecalc[j][0]<otherMin) otherMin=otherBoxRecalc[j][0];
                if (otherBoxRecalc[j][0]>otherMax) otherMax=otherBoxRecalc[j][0];
            }

            //console.log(myMin + " " + myMax + " " + otherMin + " " + otherMax);

            if (otherMax<myMin||otherMin>myMax) break;

            //для other координат, проекция на Y

            myMin = myBoxRecalc[0][1];
            myMax = myBoxRecalc[0][1];

            otherMin = otherBoxRecalc[0][1];
            otherMax = otherBoxRecalc[0][1];

            for (j=0;j<4;j++){
                if (myBoxRecalc[j][1]<myMin) myMin=myBoxRecalc[j][1];
                if (myBoxRecalc[j][1]>myMax) myMax=myBoxRecalc[j][1];

                if (otherBoxRecalc[j][1]<otherMin) otherMin=otherBoxRecalc[j][1];
                if (otherBoxRecalc[j][1]>otherMax) otherMax=otherBoxRecalc[j][1];
            }

            //console.log(myMin + " " + myMax + " " + otherMin + " " + otherMax);

            if (otherMax<myMin||otherMin>myMax) break;

            collision.push(possible[i]);

        }
    } else return false;

    if (collision.length!==0){
        self.hit = true;
        return collision;
    } else return false;
}

It detects possible collision objects for self and returns their ID's if there is a collision. As I already said, it works just fine. The problem appears after that, when i'm trying to create a reaction on the collision. I've been struggling over the algorithm for almost a week, and that's the best solution that I came up with:
function moveCollided(){

    for (var i = 0; i < trainCount; i++) {
        var banged = calcCollision(window["train_"+i]);
        //console.log(banged);
        if (window["train_"+i].hit){
            window["train_"+i].speed -= (window["train_"+i].speed/3);
            for (var j = 0; j < banged.length; j++) {
                window["train_"+banged[j]].speed += calcSpeedIncrement(window["train_"+i],window["train_"+banged[j]]);
            }
        }
    }

    setTimeout(moveCollided, 15);
}

This function decreases the speed of the train, and adds some speed (calcSpeedIncrement(self,other)) to the train it crashed into. I'm getting a nice collision effect in the straight tracks, but if you keep pushing forward one train slides over the other. And another problem with the same "sliding over" is the collision when one of the trains is standing on the turn.
Does anyone have any ideas on how to solve these problems?

A: I would simple not try to re-invent the wheel and go for an existing solution. Have you looked at the very popular 2D-physics engine Box2D? Here is a nice implementation of it in JavaScript.


DN Username : ! Shun Kurosaki !
Location : Nohr. Side with Nohr or go back home.
And the last thing I'd like to add... I f'n hate dragons... There's only a few dragons I like in this world, and that's Raizekusu, the Dracoslayers, and Kamui-san!!! Need help in something like Monster Hunter? I'll go all out on something like a Rathalos... So just PM me someday if you do play MH4U or SSB4.
And Falco, I'm pretty sure we'll get along great... I ******* love anything bird related and the Star Fox series in general. So much hype for SF Zero!
Sorry man i haven't played a single Starfox,but i would like to. My name comes from Falco being my main and favourite character in Smash Bros Melee. If ya know where i can get copies of previous games let me know cause i really wanna play the series.
Welcome To the academy, I apologize for not posting this sooner but i really didnt care ^ welcome man and hope to cya around the academy.
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Q: How to use substr in php to ignore accented characters? I am working on a php code as shown below which prints H
echo substr("Hello world",0, 1);

Now, I have an accented Ĥ in Ĥello. The following code prints �.
echo substr("Ĥello world",0, 1);

Problem Statement:
I am wondering what changes I should make in the second echo statement above with Ĥello world as the string so that it prints H instead of �.
Note: I want the second echo statement to return H not Ĥ. Only H
I have used the following code but it seems to return Ĥ not H
echo mb_substr("Ĥello world",0, 1);


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