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Holding Cynthia
Cynthia: You just want to see me weak and submissive.
Antony: Princess, I've seen you submissive. I've never seen you weak.
Antony Jacobson and Cynthia Donohue danced together at a December wedding and her lively nature captured his heart. Four months later, the statuesque, silver-haired woman continues to haunt his thoughts.
When Cynthia moves to the west coast, Antony is there to meet her, to claim her as his. Even though she's thrilled to see him, she is tired and aching beyond all memory. She just wants to be left alone.
Antony suggests that she see a doctor. She argues that he is overprotective. He agrees. He also intends to be the boss in their relationship. A trip over his knee shakes Cynthia to the core. His protective, bossy love challenges her independent spirit.
He delivers the love, romance, and companionship she craves. But deep down she believes the dreams he offers are out of her reach. Worse, they are a betrayal of her feminist principles. That's fine: indomitable, handsome Antony will wait.
Disclaimer: Holding Cynthia is intended for adults only. Spanking and other sexual activities represented in this book are fantasies only, intended for adults. This book can be read as a standalone and has a satisfying ending.
SKU: bbdd1343 Categories: BDSM, Contemporary, Contemporary Potpourri, Domestic Discipline, Erotic Potpourri, Erotica, Kindle Unlimited
Pulling up stakes
Cynthia Donohue sat on a plastic-wrapped armchair, watching dust motes dance in the spring sunshine that streamed in through the living room window. A dizzying chill of panic and elation raised goosebumps on her arms. Over the next few hours a moving truck would arrive, load up all her worldly possessions, and head west. She was about to leave behind the only home she'd ever known and the only city she'd ever lived in. Good-bye Montreal, hello Vancouver Island on the far side of the country.
A tinny version of Everybody Dance Now buzzed on her phone. It lay on top of a moving box, beside a cup of stale gas-station coffee. A picture of a handsome, gray-haired man with a neatly groomed beard and moustache flashed on the screen: Antony, please-don't-call-me-Tony, Jacobson. As Cynthia reached for the it, her hand shook. Her nerves were shot. She couldn't remember the last time she'd slept through the night. She hoped that once she moved into the seaside house on that faraway shore, the shaking would stop.
Until then Antony's deep voice calmed her, reaching her from his ranch in the foothills of the Rockies. "Bon jour," he said. "Ça va?"
Cynthia laughed at his attempt at French. He was using it humorously, like he'd done ever since they'd met at her daughter's West Coast wedding in December. By his own admission, il parle français comme une vache espagnole: he spoke French like a Spanish cow. His tin accent, exaggerated for her amusement, never failed to make her laugh.
"Bien," she said. "Even better now that I'm talking to you." She held back the words she didn't dare speak. I want you. I need you. She tried not to remember the woodsy smell of him, how he wrapped her in a sense of well-being simply by sharing the same air space whenever he was near.
"You ready for the big move?" His voice was like a caress.
"As ready as I'm ever going to be." She drummed her right hand on her thigh and smiled. Her back ached a little, but it had every day since she'd been in a car accident the summer before. Packing boxes and emptying the house hadn't helped it.
"How're you feeling about it all?" Antony asked in his usual direct way.
"Like I'm on the edge of a great adventure? Is that the right answer? Somewhere between excited and terrified?" Her voice rose at the end of each sentence, as if she were uncertain what the correct answer was.
"Well, at least you'll have one friend in Victoria."
"Eventually, I guess."
"No, I'm serious. My ranch is officially on the market. I'm moving out there this year."
"That would be lovely," Cynthia said, rubbing a damp palm on her faded jeans. Don't read too much into this, she told herself. He's just being friendly.
He'd been friendly since they met at Sadie's wedding, claiming every dance with her that night. When Cynthia and her father, Donald, flew back to Montreal a few days later, Antony accompanied them, saying he hadn't seen Montreal in years. Donald invited him to stay in his downstairs suite. During Antony's visit, they showed him the best parts of Montreal, from the Basilique Notre Dame in the historic Place d'Armes district, to the public skating rinks, and La Petite Floride. Cynthia and Donald took him to an amateur hockey game locally and to see the Habs play at Bell Centre. Antony's visit had been friendly, respectful, and full of laughter. It had also been frustratingly free of any romantic overtures. The three of them went places together, but when they got home, he and Donald both gave her a chaste good-night embrace before retreating to Donald's living room where they talked until all hours. She'd lie in her bed in the room above, telling herself over and over that Antony was a good friend. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Cynthia and Donald told Antony of their plans to move to the coast, to be closer to their last remaining Canadian relative, Sadie. They'd already had an offer accepted on a house right on the ocean in Victoria.
"What a coincidence." Antony smiled. "I'm planning to move to Victoria this year too."
When he said that, Cynthia had felt a rush of excitement all the way to her toes. Donald looked away, unsuccessfully suppressing a grin.
It was snowing heavily the day she drove Antony to the airport to catch a plane back home to Calgary. They said good-bye at the drop-off point outside the terminal, snowflakes clinging to their hair and eyelashes. She'd had to swallow the burning lump in her throat when she looked into his warm, inviting eyes. Later, as sleep evaded her, she wondered if it was possible that she, being what was politely called a mature-aged woman, could have fallen in love at first sight. She'd rarely felt lonely as a single woman, but since she'd met Antony, she found herself longing for the type of company she'd never known, for a soulmate.
First thing in the new year, Cynthia and her father put both their house and their business up for sale. The busyness of preparing the properties for the market took her mind off Antony, for a while. The business didn't sell, but the land it stood on was snatched up quickly at an excellent price. Cynthia immediately found herself working twelve-hour days to wind up Donohue Motors. She hadn't had much time to think about Antony but he continued to phone often, sometimes calling Donald, but mostly phoning her.
The day Donald and Cynthia signed the contract for the sale of the business property, Donald complained of being tired and slightly lightheaded. That night, home alone with his cats, he sat down in his easy chair and coughed a couple of times before his big, generous heart stopped beating. Cynthia found him the next morning, his feet up with a blanket over his knees. Sheila and Colleen were sleeping on his lap.
"Daddy?" she said, reverting to the language of her childhood. The cats woke but her father's half-smiling expression didn't change. It looked as though he was enjoying a particularly happy dream. Sheila stretched, placing her paws on his shoulder, and sniffed his mouth. She mewed plaintively.
Cynthia stood, holding his cold hand as if she could transfer life back into his unmoving body by sheer effort of will. Tears stung her eyes as she tried to think of what to do next. When her brain finally stuttered back to life, the first person she tried to call was her daughter. Sadie was overseas on business, so Cynthia left a message before phoning her best friend. Cherie said she'd do the necessary calls to the family doctor and emergency services and get over to Cynthia's house pronto.
For reasons Cynthia didn't properly understand herself, the third person she called was Antony. He offered comforting words, but more importantly, he got the next available flight arriving at her house in the late evening, just as she was preparing to spend her first night alone.
The next afternoon, when Sadie arrived home, he stepped back and let the two women have their space. Neither Cynthia nor Sadie knew their way through the labyrinth of settling a deceased estate. Antony shouldered those responsibilities, to free the women to deal with the sobering task of making funeral arrangements.
Throughout Cynthia's nightmare of loss and grieving, Antony stayed as steadfast as a rock. He was unfailingly calm, assertive, and caring. But he never moved beyond the realm of being a good friend. His cajoling, bossy supervision was the only bright light in the darkest time of her life. When grief almost crippled her with fatigue, Antony had ordered her to bed. He cooked for her. He even knew how to run a washer and dryer. He said she was family now and all he was doing was looking after one of the newest members of the Jacobson clan.
Sadie was married to his nephew, and as far as she knew, that made her and Antony exactly nothing to each other, beyond a thin thread of a twice-removed legal connection. Still, she accepted the solace of his companionship gratefully.
Her pulse quickened every time Everybody Dance Now signaled one of his calls. The ringtone was a private joke, alluding to the moment he had asked her to dance at the wedding. That was the first time she'd danced with a man in living memory. Her affection for him had started the moment he slipped his arm around her waist and waltzed her onto the dance floor. She was a girl again and he was the hot boy at the school dance. At fifty-something years old, Cynthia knew she should be past the point where she hoped for romantic love. Yet every time she spoke to Antony, the sun came out and life became brighter and happier for hours after. If she could figure out a way to move their platonic relationship to something a little hotter, she'd have done it in a second but she didn't want to ruin what they had by asking for more.
Yet here he was, saying one more time that he was moving to the coast. Surely that meant his interest was more than casual.
"Your ranch is on the market? Seriously?"
"Yep. Just signed the listing agreement with my broker yesterday. I had to wait for spring to put it on the market. Some people have trouble seeing past a couple of feet of snow on the ground." He laughed. "I'll probably be moved before the start of summer. Then you can ask me all the questions I've been asking you for the past few days. Starting with, are you sure you've packed everything?"
"Checked all the cupboards and drawers one last time?" His voice rang with authority. Even her father never spoke to her in such an imperious manner.
"Everything out of the secret hiding places?"
"Cherie's driving you to the airport?"
"She is. She'll be here any minute. She's going to hang around while the truck is loaded."
"Where are Sheila and Colleen?"
"Cherie has them." Cynthia had missed the company of her father's two cats for the last few nights. Cherie had said the upheaval in the house would only upset them so she'd taken them home the week before so they wouldn't have to be in the middle of the chaos. Once Cynthia was settled on the West Coast, Cherie would fly out with them and check out Victoria. She was getting pretty fed up with Montreal's cold winters and humid summers herself. Maybe she'd find a place close to Cynthia's new house.
"It sounds like you've got everything under control," Antony said.
Everything but my feelings for you Cynthia thought. "Yeah, I'm pretty good at organizing and managing things."
Neither of them spoke for a few beats. Then Antony said, slowly and rather quietly, "I was wondering…"
"Yes?" Cynthia's pulse quickened.
"Remember I told you I have an old house up at Jordan River?"
Cynthia tried to recall their early, getting-to know-you conversations. Grief at losing her father had wiped her memory of many things that previously she could remember without effort. Closing her eyes, she could see Antony sitting beside her as the plane lifted off the tarmac in Vancouver after the wedding. He'd pointed to Vancouver Island on the western horizon.
"You're smart to move there," he'd said. "I've always intended to retire there myself. In fact, when I was twenty-five I bought my first home there. A surf shack on the beach. The winter storms were awesome. We used to get some great waves."
Now that the peak of her grief was behind her, Cynthia recalled the conversation with minimal effort. With it came a flood of the warm, slightly sexual energy that fired between them on the long flight back to Montreal and on his visit to help her out after her father's death.
She wished he was sitting beside her now, the slight earthy scent of his body wash filling the air between them. "You bought a rundown house and used it for a while when you were working in the nearby logging camps. Then you got a job in Calgary and rented it out to a bunch of surfers thinking they'd probably trash the place but that was okay because you had insurance," she said.
The rumble of Antony's laughter made Cynthia smile.
"And, do you remember how it backfired?" he asked.
"Yes." Her smile broadened. "They turned out to be born-again Christians and instead of destroying the place and getting you an insurance-paid renovation, they fixed it up. Painted it. Refinished the hardwood floors. Fixed the broken windows and replaced the screens. Do I remember correctly?"
"Perfectly. That's exactly what happened," he said. "Now it looks like I'm being forced to sell it."
"Forced?" Cynthia braced herself for the sting: for him to tell her that he had financial problems and was going to have to sell his dream place. Maybe she could help him out, just this once?
"Yeah, it seems that BC Hydro has been studying all of their dams. The Jordan River diversion dam is the one most likely to be wiped out in the event of an earthquake. You know the whole island is one big earthquake zone, right?"
"Yes. I'm not worried about it. It will either happen or it won't."
"It seems that BC Hydro don't want to be liable if that dam fails so they are buying as many of the old beach shacks as people want to sell. All those houses would be wiped out if that dam failed. It's the worst one they have."
"So you're going to sell the place?" Relief washed over Cynthia. He wasn't calling to borrow money. He was being the same polite friend he'd been from the day she met him, sharing details of his life with her. Shame at her mistrust made a blush burn up her neck. Her father always said she was far too suspicious.
"I am," Antony said. "I could do it from here, of course. But I thought it would be a lovely time of year to visit the island. I need to go through the place and see if there is anything in there of value that I might have forgotten about. Your stuff won't arrive for a few weeks and I was wondering if you'd like some company exploring your new island home? Maybe even a guide? I haven't lived there for over thirty years, but you haven't lived there at all. I'd love an excuse to spend some time on the island and you're the best excuse I can think of." He paused to let that sink in.
Cynthia held her breath and waited for him to continue.
"And," he said, drawing out the word as if to build the tension. "When your moving truck arrives, I could help you unpack if you wanted me to. I'm good at lifting heavy objects."
A frisson of excitement ran over Cynthia. Her mouth curled in the first truly happy smile in months. A cloud of fatigue lifted off her as she stood and started pacing the room.
"That would be great," she said, hoping she wasn't reading too much into his offer.
After he said good-bye, Antony whooped and threw a fist into the air. Cynthia had said yes. She wanted him to join her on the island which was a good thing because he was halfway there already. He'd started driving the day before and had just stopped outside his motel in Kamloops to phone her. Now she'd told him the name of the B&B she was staying at, he called and booked the last room they had. It was only available for two nights. The cherry blossoms were late this year because of an unusually long winter and tourists were flooding into town, filling every hotel, motel, and bed and breakfast. Antony would worry later about where he was staying the third night and beyond. The only thing on his mind now was getting to Victoria as fast as he could. He wanted to be there to welcome Cynthia to her new city.
He'd liked this tall, statuesque woman from the moment he'd laid eyes on her. Her disinterest in his billionaire nephew and her indifference to the trappings of wealth that surrounded Simon drew Antony close to her. Besides that, she was intelligent, funny, and looked him in the eyes when she spoke to him, in a frank, non-flirtatious way. He'd pegged Cynthia's age quite accurately as her mid to late fifties, given that she had a thirty-eight-year-old daughter. That was fine with him.
In his limited experience, younger women were more trouble than they were worth. Their lives were still rich with possibilities and little need to make lasting choices. At least that was what his ex-wife taught him. He met the blonde, beautiful, twenty-five-year-old Ashley Alexson at a friend's dinner party. She never left his side, asking him endless questions about his life as a rancher. She loved horses. He loved having her around. He loved staring into her emerald green eyes. The first time she took her contacts out, he found out those eyes were really pale blue. He forgave that small deception, the same way he overlooked her augmented breasts. If that was what she needed to make her happy with herself, he had no complaints.
Soon they were spending every weekend together. When he loaded her suitcase into her car every Sunday night, their good-byes were long and often tearful on her part. She seemed so frail and lost at those partings, it broke his heart to let her go. He was sure she needed someone like him to look after her. A few months after they met, he proposed. She accepted without hesitation.
A stunning, cheerful bride on their wedding day, it didn't take long before she soured into a discontented wife. Living on the thousand-acre property was different than visiting as an escape from her Monday to Friday office job. The isolation made her stir-crazy. There was nowhere to go and nothing to do. She needed malls like a duck needed water. She craved the buzz of stores and the company of girlfriends.
He smiled patiently. "You'll get used to it," he said.
As if to prove him wrong, her frequent trips to the city became longer and more expensive. On their second wedding anniversary, her credit card bill topped $8,000 in a single month. Again. Designer clothes and accessories, some still new with tags on, spilled out of her large dressing room.
Antony told her coldly it was time to rein in her spending. Ashley said she'd been depressed. In fact, she still was. It was January and she'd been housebound for a week. She needed to escape to the sun for a bit. Antony agreed that she could go to Hawaii to recharge. He didn't know she planned to take her best friend for company, all expenses paid, first class flights, including a private suite in a luxury hotel.
When the credit card statement for her trip arrived, Antony's jaw dropped. He sat down with her in the kitchen and slid the bill in front of her. Refusing to meet his eyes, she stared out the window at the faraway oil wells that were paying for her extravagant lifestyle.
"Ashley, are you listening to me?" he asked.
"Blah, blah, blah," she said. "You're rich. We're rich. Why are you so hung up on what I'm spending? I have to look after myself." The lines at the corner of her mouth tightened in a sulky frown.
"What we have won't last long if you keep spending like this." His jaw ached as he wrestled his anger under control. "You're behaving like a child who can't see the consequences of her own actions. Maybe you need a good spanking and time in the corner to reflect on your behavior."
"You lay one hand on me and I'll charge you with assault." Spittle flew from her perfect, plump lips. She pushed away from the table and stormed out of the house. The fury of her reaction surprised Antony because spanking had been a regular part of their lovemaking since they first met. She seemed to enjoy it. Sometimes she actually reminded him how long it had been since she'd last had her bottom warmed.
But those times were always playful.
The way she'd been behaving lately, he had considered giving her a sound disciplinary thrashing more than once. If she'd shown even an inkling of remorse or guilt he might have tried that. He would have forgiven her if only she'd admitted to any sort of wrongdoing.
But she didn't, which left only one direction. That night, Antony sent her a text saying she didn't need to come back.
The next day he had his lawyer offer her a generous property settlement. Ashley agreed to it so readily, Antony realized it was what she'd been waiting for. Chalking the cost up to experience, he brought movers in to pack up her clothes, jewelry, and the expensive furniture she'd insisted she needed, and deliver it to the condo he'd bought her in downtown Calgary.
After that, he decided he was better suited to a bachelor's life. For the next three years, he barely left the ranch at all. Then he received the invitation to Simon and Sadie's wedding and decided it was time to leave his cave. He didn't expect to meet the sensuous, silver-haired woman who would quickly come to fill his head with optimistic thoughts of a shared future.
West Coast Welcome
The metal stairs down to the open tarmac reminded Cynthia once again that she wasn't in a big city any longer. For better or worse, Victoria was her new home and the small airport was just one of the many adjustments she'd have to make. She was so tired; every step was a huge effort. She just wanted to collect her bags and head for the B&B. She had to be at the lawyers' office in the morning to sign the Statement of Adjustments which would finalize the purchase of her new house. It was 8:00 PM now and she didn't have to be at the lawyers' until 11:00 AM. If she got to bed quickly, she might manage a decent night's sleep.
Her cabin bag dragged behind her, making a grating sound on the rough pavement as she trailed the queue of passengers into the small airport terminal.
"Cynthia." A man's voice rang out the moment she stepped through the doors.
Cynthia looked up and saw Antony standing inside the passenger gate. He wore a black leather jacket, a denim shirt and jeans, all of which emphasized his toned, lean physique. He looked slightly rumpled which made him more attractive still. His sky-blue eyes beamed a warm, friendly welcome. She blinked back happy, grateful tears.
"Antony!" She grinned wildly.
The heels of his cowboy boots clicked as he walked over to her. "Welcome to the West Coast, lovely lady." He wrapped her in a bear hug.
"I didn't know…I didn't expect…" She inhaled his sandalwood scent. The way he fused his body to hers said more than his words did. This was not a brotherly embrace. It was hips grinding into hips, his hand on her lower spine, dipping down to her buttocks.
"I offered to come out here to show you around and you agreed. So, I decided I should be here the moment you got off the plane, a familiar face to welcome you to your new home."
"Thank you. I'm lost for words." She leaned her head against his chest feeling momentarily safe and protected. She allowed herself to savor his welcome before her mind switched back to practical things. She said, "I was going to get a taxi. I haven't even arranged a rental car yet."
"No need. I've got my car here. I drove out from Calgary so we'd have a vehicle to use. For the next two weeks or so, I'm at your service. Are you hungry?" He took her cabin bag as they went to claim her checked luggage.
"Yeah. I am, really." She hadn't ordered a meal on the plane. All she'd eaten since her gas station breakfast that morning was an apple, a small pouch of peanuts, and big bag of potato chips. Her stomach rumbled.
"Any idea of where you'd like to eat?"
"I don't know the city that well. Any suggestions?"
"They've got a Wild Jane's if that isn't too down market for you."
"Sounds perfect," she said, dragging the first of her two suitcases off the carousel belt.
Antony took it out of her hands. "Let me, please. All you have to do is point."
Cynthia smiled at this odd sensation of someone looking after her. Just having him near lifted her energy level. Bed could wait.
"I'm staying at the same B&B as you," Antony led her out to the parking lot and loaded her bags into the trunk of a silver SUV.
"Wow. What a coincidence."
"Hardly," he said as they climbed into the car together. "You told me where you were staying and they had a room available. No magic involved."
"I'm really happy to see you," she said, settling into her seat. She didn't say how lonely she'd felt as the plane touched down in Victoria. The move was a milestone in her life, which ever since her father died, had lost most of its luster. Now it was a red-letter day again.
"I'm happy to see you, too." He squeezed her knee but kept his eyes on the road. "You're having a big adventure and it's always better to share your special times."
There was a hint of so much promise in those few words, Cynthia had to tell herself not to get her hopes up. She was too old to be infatuated with a man because he was kind to her. As they sped down the highway toward downtown, Antony pointed out the features of the island. On her right was Elk Lake and after that the entrance to Beaver Lake Park. Both were fresh water lakes, ideal for summer swimming. The trees on top of the rocky outcrops on either side of the road were Garry oaks, the only oak tree indigenous to that province. The sun had set, but there was enough gloaming to see the points of interest.
His rapid fire questioning signaled a nervousness that pleased her. He'd always been so confident around her, it was refreshing to know that she could make him a little jumpy, too. Her own jitters had spilled into the pool of exhaustion that was drawing her down, making her concentrate on each and every word he spoke. She needed food and she needed a good night's sleep, but she buried those thoughts as she took in the scenery some of which she'd seen only once before, some of which was brand new to her.
"I'm going to take you the long way around," he said and drove through the downtown area, a detour that took less than fifteen minutes. They passed the Legislative Buildings, drove around Ogden Point, past Fishermen's Wharf, and the cruise ship terminal, where one of the first ships of the season was preparing to weigh anchor.
"That's the breakwater." He pointed to a long concrete structure that stretched into the sea. "It's a great place for an easy walk."
"Mm," she murmured. Even an easy walk would be a Herculean effort in her current state. Not wanting Antony to see how lethargic she was, she sat up a little straighter and said, "It looks like a good spot for sunsets."
He drove along the waterfront and parked at Clover Point. They sat, looking over the Strait of Juan de Fuca at the twinkling lights of Port Angeles in Washington State.
"It's hard to believe I'll be able to see another country from my kitchen window," Cynthia said, breaking the easy silence that had fallen between them.
"Yep," Antony said. "Right now, we're closer to Bellingham than we are to the Canadian mainland."
His information comforted her, even though she could have found the same thing out with an internet search. It was like he was her wingman, clearing the cloudy areas in her side vision. She felt closer to him than anyone she'd known in years and yet they'd done nothing more than embrace like cautious friends. They'd spent days and evenings together in Montreal, but always with her father in attendance, making it more like a family outing than a date.
"Victoria may not have the nightlife of Montréal." He pronounced it mun-ray-all, the proper French way, maybe just to show her he could. "But it has lots of interesting things to see."
She sighed as fatigue tugged at her, pulling her down as if she'd jumped into the sea wearing heavy clothing. "I don't want to be a buzzkill but I think I need to grab some dinner and get to bed."
"I'm sorry." Antony started the car. "I'm being selfish, wanting to sit here all night with you."
He took her to the chain restaurant where they got a table in a quiet corner, away from where a mob of hockey fans watched a big screen TV. As Antony pored over his menu, Cynthia said, "Do you think we could just share a pizza and skip appetizers?"
Antony looked at her sharply, worry creasing his face.
"Of course," he said and signaled to the server. He asked for a rush to be put on their meal. Cynthia asked for water so he ordered a bottle of Evian to share.
Taking in Cynthia's shrunken eyes and the way her body looked ready to fold into itself with exhaustion, he kicked himself for being a jerk and not having noticed sooner. He started a stream of conversation so she wouldn't have to talk.
"What do you know about Victoria and Vancouver Island?"
"Not much," she said. "I was never a star student."
Antony saw this as his chance to fill a gap. He blathered on about the local First Nations people whose history on the island went back 8,000 years. He talked about the ancient forests and the wild beaches.
"I'm looking forward to settling out here myself." He was testing to see how much attention she was paying, what her response would be.
A spark of interest lit Cynthia's eyes.
Her smile encouraged him. "Yeah, I have to admit, the hard, physical work of ranching has lost some of its allure, too. It'll be good to live somewhere that snow is an occasional novelty rather than a fact of life."
"Do you think the ranch will sell quickly?"
They paused as a hot pizza was placed between them. Antony nodded at Cynthia, indicating she should take the first slice. She pulled one away from the rest of the pie, twirling the sticky cheese around her fingers. Antony watched her take a big bite before he reached for any.
He put it on his plate, untouched. "I'm hopeful. It's priced to sell. I've made a lot of money off the oil leases. I'm not being greedy with my asking price."
Cynthia's mouth was full but she smiled with her eyes and nodded. Her left hand shook slightly as she reached for the chili shaker. When she finished chewing she said, "What do you think you'll do once you move out here?"
Antony wiped his mouth. "I have my eye on a small distillery that's for sale. You ran a successful business and I hoped that you might help me by looking at the financials, seeing how the place is managed. Your input would mean a lot to me."
Cynthia sipped some water. "I haven't decided what I want to do with my retirement. I figure it's going to take me a few months to settle in here. I thought I'd look around then."
"What were you planning when you decided to move out here?"
"Not much really. It was mostly my father's idea. It's almost as though he set all the wheels in motion because he knew what was coming. Like he knew I'd be on my own soon. He said I'd brought him so much comfort as he got older, he wanted me to be closer to Sadie."
She ran her hand through her hair. "Then, once everything was on course and we'd sold the business and had a couple offers on the house, it was like he decided I didn't need him anymore. I don't think he willed himself to die, but it was like his job was done and he knew I'd be okay on my own if Sadie was close."
"Have you always done what your father wanted?"
"Hardly. I was a diehard feminist when I was younger and he wanted me to work in his business. I said I'd make my own decisions. After looking after my mother in her final years, I wanted to be a nurse. So, I got my RN and nursed for twenty years because I actually enjoyed it. But I'd grown up with a wrench in my hand. When my father wanted to go back to Ireland for a long holiday, I took a leave of absence and moved in to manage the shop. I never went back to the hospital after that."
"Wow, you're a woman of many hidden talents."
"You have no idea." She grinned and the no-nonsense woman he'd met in December shone across the table.
Watching her mood lift with the food sharpened his own appetite. He dropped the crust of his pizza on his plate and reached for another piece. By the time they'd finished eating, Cynthia was visibly sagging again. He called for the bill which came immediately. Standing, he laid down enough cash to cover it, plus a good tip.
"Now I'm going to get you home and to bed, princess," he said.
Cynthia looked at him, eyes wide in surprise. "My father used to call me princess when I was a little girl."
"Now that he's gone, someone needs to take over where he left off, don't they? I think I might be the perfect man for that role." Antony smiled, holding the door open for her.
She walked to the car, too tired to resist him.
Their B&B was in a big Arts and Crafts house near Beacon Hill Park. By sheer good luck they had the only two rooms on the top floor. Cynthia retrieved her key from a lockbox at the front of the house while Antony carried her luggage in from the car. He told her to go straight to her room which he'd seen earlier in the day when the owner was putting fresh towels in the bathroom. Cynthia's accommodation was three rooms: a large bedroom, a small sitting room, and a bathroom, all of which were accessed off a small entry hall.
When he brought in the second bag, Cynthia was sitting on the sofa, her head leaned back and eyes closed.
"You can't nod off just yet," he said.
Her eyes popped open and she sat to attention. "Sorry!"
"No need to apologize. I know you're tired but have you checked this place out yet?"
"I can't believe it—it's more like a suite than a B&B. I mean that's how it was described, but it's even nicer than the pictures on the website."
"You chose well. Have you seen the bathroom?"
"Sorry, no. I just needed to sit for a while."
He held out his hand. "Come. You have to see the touch of luxury you'll enjoy for the next two weeks."
With weary reluctance, Cynthia took his hand. She let herself be led through the bedroom to the ensuite. It wasn't big but it was beautifully designed with a deep bath, a separate shower stall, and a luxurious vanity
"Nice," she murmured. "I've always wanted a soaker tub."
"Look at this – our hosts even provide this beautiful French bubble bath. Now go and unpack," he said. "You'll sleep better after a warm bath. Moving days are exhausting on so many levels."
"I dunno. I just want to go to bed."
"I'm not asking you what you want," he said, taking her by the shoulders and turning her toward the bedroom. I'm running you a bath and either you'll get into it yourself or I will help you get there. Comprenez-vous?"
She laughed at his clumsy accent. As she walked away, he smacked her bottom playfully. A small smile raised the corners of her mouth. Antony grinned. Diehard feminist indeed.
He was leaning on the doorjamb of the bathroom when she came out of the bedroom. She wore a pale blue bathrobe. The neckline was low and the short hemline emphasized her long, slender legs. It appeared she was wearing nothing underneath it. He swallowed hard and forced himself not to think of her lithe body.
"What if I fall asleep in the bath and drown?" she asked, glancing at the tub that was topped with a layer of fragrant lavender foam.
"I think you'd start to splutter and choke and wake up before things got that serious. If you're really worried, leave the door to the suite open. I'll call in to you every ten minutes or so. If you don't answer, I'll come in and check. Either way, please let me know when you're on your way to bed so I can go off high alert."
Cynthia lowered herself into the silky bathwater and moaned with pleasure. Antony had got the temperature perfect and she savored the relaxing embrace of the water. She used her toe to start the Jacuzzi jets and let the pulsing water pummel the knots out of her muscles. Half an hour later she tiptoed across the hallway and looked in on Antony sitting cross-legged on his queen-sized bed, wearing only pajama bottoms and reading glasses. His bare chest was buff, lightly covered with gray-black hair. He put aside his tablet and smiled at her.
"Feel better?" he asked, swiping off his glasses.
With that six pack and sculpted beard, he was so attractive, there should have been a law against it. His blue eyes danced with pleasure at the sight of her.
"Much better, thanks. Just thought I'd report in and tell you that bath was one of the nicest things to happen to me in a very long time."
"The best is yet to come," he said. "Breakfast is either down in the communal dining room or you can ask for a tray sent to your room. Any preferences?"
"I suppose I may as well start my life in Victoria being a bit friendly. What time is it served?"
"Seven-thirty to nine-thirty. Want me to make sure you're up?"
"Yes, please." She took in the details of his accommodation which, unlike hers, was a single room. The bed had narrow night tables on either side of it. A small table and two chairs stood beside the French doors to a small balcony. There was a big armchair in front of a TV and a small kitchenette with a microwave and bar fridge.
"These are nice rooms, aren't they?" she asked, not wanting to leave him just yet.
"They are. Unfortunately, I only have mine for another night."
"Oh." She realized how much she liked having him so close. He was kind of overbearing but it was enjoyable to give up control for a while, to have someone else make some of the decisions for her. Ever since her father died, she'd been carrying a heavy load, heavier than she realized until she was on her own with it. Antony had stepped up beside her exactly when she needed someone. Self-conscious at the idea that he might be reading her thoughts, she turned to go.
"Cindy," he said, getting to his feet.
"Yes," she looked back at him, trying to keep the worry out of her eyes. She didn't want him to leave her so soon.
"I'll drive you to the lawyers' office tomorrow. If you like, I could come in with you and offer a separate set of eyes and ears on the contract." He held out his hand. "May I see you to your room?"
"Certainly." She took his hand, felt the warmth and strength of his long, tapered fingers as they wrapped around hers. "Only no one calls me Cindy."
"Certainly what? Certainly I may see you to your room or certainly I may go to the lawyers with you tomorrow?"
"Both I guess. Although I think I'm okay to deal with the lawyer myself, a ride might be nice. Thanks."
"Okay, Ms. Donohue," he said as they walked the few steps between their rooms. "Your driver will be ready to deliver you to Cedar Hill at eleven tomorrow."
At her doorway, he took her face in his hands. He kissed her gently at first, lips on lips, before gently lapping his tongue into her mouth. The forest smell of him filled her head as he opened his lips, seeking her mouth. Remembering the gentle warmth of his smack on her backside, she kissed back with complete abandon. She wanted his firm hands on her, everywhere. The last time she'd been kissed by a potential lover was when she was just out of high school. Back then she'd wondered why the sensation was so thin, so forgettable. Being wanted by a man like Antony, a strong willful man, made her bones turn to water. Their long, languorous kiss seemed to stretch forever.
When they broke apart they were both panting hard, as if they'd surfaced after a long breath-hold dive.
"That will give you something to think about tonight," she said as if the kiss had been little more to her than a handshake.
He grinned. "And that love tap will give you something to think about, Cindy-Lou."
She narrowed her eyes at his sarcasm but he'd turned to go back to his room. As she slid into bed she thought about the delicious fire that had he'd sparked inside her. His kisses rivalled the heat of the sun. The smack on the bottom said he was the one calling the shots.
She'd lied to him. When she was little her mother and father both called her Cindy, sometimes even Cindy Lou Who. But that didn't mean he could. Some names were reserved for use only by special people.
14 reviews for Holding Cynthia
Nicolette – July 13, 2017
Cynthia meets Anthony at her daughters%u2019 wedding. He makes her feel young and special again. After losing her father and selling the business she is moving to the West Coast to be closer to her daughter. The move and her fathers%u2019 death has made her feel her age. When Anthony decides that she is not taking proper care of herself, she soon finds out that he is not a person to ignore. He is not hesitant to take her across his knee for a good old fashioned spanking. After Anthony suggests she should go see a doctor and get a physical things get interesting. A truly romantic book that shows that love has no limits.
Jf12574 – July 13, 2017
Loved this book. No dull spots or cliff hangers. Characters are strong and loving. I read this book in exchange for an honest review and you won't be disappointed.
lillie1922 – July 14, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book. Cynthia and Antony met at her daughter's wedding. When they met they felt a wild attraction to each other, but they weren't young anymore and Cynthia never thought that he could possibly want more. She and her father are moving closer to her daughter when our father suddenly gets ill. Antony is there for her and soon moves to be near her. They're happy together and Anthony finally has someone who can submit to him emotionally and sexually, but health problems slow their relationship down. Can Cynthia trust Antony to be there for her when she needs him? Spanking romance. Really enjoyed this book.
Hope W – July 14, 2017
I loved reading Holding Cynthia! Libby Campbell wrote a great book with characters who were likeable and relatable. Cynthia is older and thought she would never find the love of her life, that is until she met Antony at her daughter's wedding. This middle aged couple were warm and had me pulling for them right form the beginning. The problems they face are not trivial but life altering, which makes this storyline all the more heart touching and believable. This author drew me in, touched my heart, and had me ready to see what would happen from start to finish. With friendship, love, spanking and mature love, this book is a hit! I recommend this heart warming read and hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
JigsawGirl – July 14, 2017
I liked this book because it was about a mature couple. Both Antony and Cynthia discovered love when they least expected it. Antony was alpha and dominant. Cynthia finally found someone strong enough to lean on. She really had no major problem submitting to Antony's discipline.
There is a major issue that comes up and is really more of a test for Cynthia then it is for Antony. Some romances are not true love stories. This one is a true love story.
I voluntarily read this Advanced Reader Copy.
pico1 – July 14, 2017
A fine heart-warming story about Antony and Cynthia, two people in their 50s who fall in love when they both move to the Vancouver area. There are problems and heartaches, as well as spankings and sex %u2013 and the story flows quickly. Both characters are well drawn and likable, and the resolution of their various issues including health problems is logical and emotional in a good way.
Tami – July 14, 2017
Cynthia moves to Victoria to start a new life. Antony and Victoria have been friends before and now enter into a relationship. Cynthia is very independent which borders on stubbornness. When she neglects her health, Antony does not hesitate to show her the error of her ways. He is very patient and caring with Cynthia and she learns that she can submit to him. What I very much liked about the story is that Cynthia and Antony are an older couple. The story shows that love knows no age.
AB – July 15, 2017
Loved this book! A poignant, loving tale of a couple who will fight seemingly insurmountable odds to share true love! I adored this book. I loved the age of the couple, their willingness to face the odds, and the determination to give their all to each other despite a diagnosis. A truly precious story by Libby Campbell!
Redrabbitt – July 17, 2017
The Romancing The Coast books are a spinoff from the Simon in Charge series that feature secondary characters and shares their stories. The story will be about Cynthia, the mother of Sadie Donohue now Jacobson, and Antony Jacobson, who is the uncle to Simon. Cynthia and Antony met at Simon and Sadie%u2019s wedding and had an instant connection and enjoyed dancing the night away. Both are mature adults entering their golden years.
The plot will have Cynthia with her movie to Vancouver Island, sans her father, and not feel well. She was in a bad automobile accident the year before and had a concussion and hurt her back, and assumes it is just from her previous accident. Antony Jacobson has placed his ranch on the market and is determined to be wherever Cynthia calls home. He will show up in Vancouver Island and assist her with the closing, clean up and preparations for the movers. Their time together quickly escalates to an intimate relationship.
Antony is dominant, just like Simon, and learns quickly that Cynthia%u2019s independence and stubbornness are her worse enemy. He will lay down some rules, including forcing her to tend to her health. When she pushes, he pushes back by giving her a spanking and letting her know this will become the new way of life for them. There can only be one head of household in their relationship, and it will be him. For the first time in her adult life, she feels like she has someone that honestly cares about her and her well-being.
What will happen when Cynthia is given devastating news about why she is so tired and in pain? She and Antony are just making plans for a life together, can she keep this secret from him? When he learns the news, will he leave her, or once again, become her rock? Anger, bitterness, hurt, lack of trust, and deceit will cause pain, but with love, faith, trust, and discipline, forgiveness will clear the slate and allow them to move towards their future together.
Dyane – July 17, 2017
This was a very well-written book that checks all the boxes in good spanking romance. Strong capable woman – check. Strong protective hero – check. Interesting plots, lots of spankings, and spicy sex – check, check check. I enjoyed the book, but be warned, it is not all stars and fairy dust. There is a serious undertone to the book. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
DB – July 18, 2017
Another great book in this series. Cynthia (Sadie's mother) met Antony at Sadie's wedding. Cynthia's father and Antony were friends and Cynthia would see him when he came to visit her father. When her father dies unexpectedly she calls Antony and he flies out to be with her, help and comfort her. She and her father had bought a house and had planned to move to the West Coast. She moves and Antony decides it is time for him to sell his ranch and moves to the West Coast to be near her. This was a very good book, it had; trust issues, many spankings, a great length, a visit from Sadie and Simon, sex, a dd relationship, a heartbreaking medical diagnosis and a love that is all they needed. Loved it! I have loved all of Libby Campbell's books since I read the first one! Keep writing! 5 Hugh Stars
Lalaland – July 22, 2017
This book follows the series about Simon and Sadie and their friends and relatives. Cynthia is Sadie's mother and she and Anthony met at Sadie and Simon's wedding. Cynthia has always been very independent and quite cynical about the level of control Simon exercises over Sadie but when she met Anthony she began to wonder whether she had it all wrong and maybe she could let a man be the leader. Following the loss of her father whom she has lived with and taken care of for years Cynthia decides to move to be closer to Sadie and Simon. Anthony has been there to support her throughout the death of her father and the winding-up of her business and when she arrives in Vancouver he is there to meet her. He has decided to move to Vancouver too and they decide to get together to try to see if their relationship will work. I really liked this story because it is about 2 very likeable middle aged people and I found I was able to identify with them because they are closer to my own age group. Sadly Cynthia isn't feeling too good and when eventually she goes to the doctor she finds out that she has rather more than anaemia as she tells Anthony. This story was actually very personal for me because without spoiling the story the illness she is diagnosed with is something which my own son was diagnosed with at 31 and I know quite a lot about it, so I it felt quite personal. Its a really good read with a few hot moments and some great spanking scenes (well deserved really) and some laugh out loud moments too. A really nice read. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy.
Lisa Watson – July 22, 2017
Cynthia is a mature woman who is used to looking after everyone else to the point of not looking after herself. When she lands at the airport ready for the next chapter in her life Anthony is there to greet her. Quickly he realises that she is not in the best of health and orders her to see a doctor. After this she quickly realises that he is in charge of their relationship and will not hesitate to put her over his knee to make a point and make sure that she is looking after herself. She thinks that she should not want to feel submissive but learns to realise that actually she craves it and loves the security it gives her.
This is a sweet love story with a HEA.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book.
Pettigg – July 22, 2017
Cynthia has a hard lesson to learn she is moving across country to be closer to her Daughter after losing her Father. She is dead set on doing everything herself and not taking care of herself. Enter Anthony he is bound and determined to make Cynthia his but first she has to start taking care of herself and letting him help her. Anthony has a fool proof way to make her toe the line, over his knee. They make lots of headway and things are going great but there is a big test ahead can they make it through?
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It looks like it is due to the call of sport in the promise nested in the Promise.all.
If I console.log the sport just before Promise.all I can see a sport.
I am wondering why this error is occurring and why only for sport...
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My first business selling sunglasses I used wholesale products. The process was simple I went online and purchased my orders in bulk (every order came with 12 pairs) I literally felt like I was just online shopping. Once I received my package in the mail I set my own prices to add to my website. I used the photos given from my wholesale vendor to add to my site as well.
Risk: The greatest risk come from figuring out how to differentiate yourself from the many other retailers selling the same products.
Tip: Since you are buying items that are sold to public boutique's try your best to create a strong brand and get creative with packaging!
Dropshipping: Please understand that drop shipping is a fulfillment method! The process works by taking orders from your online business and forwarding them to your supplier/dropship partner. They in return, ship the product to your customer on behalf of your company.
My second business selling hair I partnered with a dropshipping company. I was over running to the post office, dealing with tracking numbers, lost packages & trying to keep inventory in my house. The last straw for me was buying hair in bulk and not selling as much as I expected. Imagine having a bunch of inventory that no one is buying! a complete waste of money.
Pros: Since you don't actually purchase your inventory upfront you aren't taking the risk of having items you can't sell.
Cons: One of the other major disadvantages of dropshipping is backordering. Because you're relying on someone else's inventory, the occasion may arise where you place a shipment request to the wholesaler, but the product is sold out.
Tip: The key to making money with dropshipping is making a profit on the price difference between what you charge and what your dropshipping partners charge you.
Frequently asked question: will your customer know that another company shipped out the order or how much you paid? <strong "="" data-redactor-tag="strong">NO The customer will not receive a receipt from the company, it is private label.
Can I add my own logo to the tags or packaging? YES prices will vary.
Thanks for sharing this great article. Please keep it up. I am here to introduce my "wholesale printing for dealers" program in USA & Canada. We are offering a worlds cheapest printing service in Omaha, NE.
Being a wholesale door hanger printing company we can say that door hangers are most effective in where you want to spread consistent message or any sort of campaign through a desired area.
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My daughter is over a year old now, and the love I have for her still overwhelms me every single day.
Those who say love at first sight doesn't exist have never had a child. I wrote my daughter a letter when she turned one, and I feel like I should post it.
It's been a year since I first laid eyes on you. It doesn't feel that way. It feels like I'm dreaming, and I'll wake up in the morning and you'll be the sleepy newborn you were a year ago. I'll carry you around on my chest and sing to you and kiss your bald head as you slumber away for most of the day. I remember the sleepless nights, the tears I cried because we struggled so hard at at nursing. How did I not see myself in you every time you tried and tried again? You were so persistent. You were determined not to let a small obstacle get in the way of anything, and because of that you helped me push forward as well.
I remember awing over your tiny little hands and feet. I remember holding them in my own hands and just counting them over and over. Those tiny hands of yours have had a tight grip around my heart since the first time I heard your heartbeat. I've fallen in love with you all over again so many times. Sometimes I would catch myself watching you sleep and watching the morning rays hit your innocently chubby cheeks. I would think about how a new day for me meant something completely different to you. You were still seeing much of the world for the very first time, and I had the honor of showing it to you. I look forward to showing you more and more of the world as the years pass.
I used to interact with you so much when your home was still in my womb. I remember sitting at work in the wee hours of the night and listening to whatever came across my iPod at the time. You loved music. You would kick and move around as if you were dancing in your own little way. You still love music, and even a year later I know when you recognize a song because you stand so still as if you're trying to remember something, but just can't put your finger on it. I'll always remember it clearly for you, even when your infant memories begin to pass into the shadows. Your infant days are coming to an end, and even though you will not remember them in a few years, they will still be vividly branded in my own mind and heart.
Now the little girl that stands before me is a wandering little toddler. Your baby chunk is starting to slim down, you're walking more and more as each day passes. You're slowly starting to trust people. You used to cry when someone tried to talk to you, but now you're starting to see that they're just trying to make you smile. I've never met a person who doesn't love you. I know that every time I see the little dimples in your cheeks my heart stops, so I can only imagine what effect it has on total strangers.
You have a smile that could make the darkest human being feel a little love. That smile has brought me out of some of my own darkest moments. That smile is going to change the world one day.
Sometimes I try to imagine what my life would be like if you weren't here, and I can't. I can't imagine a life without you. My life would mean nothing without you. You are my life, and my life began at the very moment I saw you.
You've changed me as a whole, and for that I can never show my gratitude. The only thing I can do is dedicate my life to you.
I know I may not always be the best mother. I know that sometimes I may seem distant, and that's an ongoing battle that I am continuously working on. Please know that I love you. Please know that I love you more than my own life. I value you over myself, tiny hands and all. You're my best friend, and sometimes I can't understand how someone as perfect as you can love someone as flawed as myself. Your love and sweet cuddles flatter me in the best way possible. I love every single bit of you unconditionally, from your little giggle to your tiny hands.
This has been the best year of my entire life, and I know that it will only get better from here.


cmon julian something has to be done, its ridiculous. how about not allowing any links? is that possible? happy to lose the chance to put my link on the forum. if they cant link at all anywhere then coming here would be pointless for them. then maybe allow people with over 100 posts the privilege of posting links.
any other ideas fellas? maybe we do need a mod or two?
I won't allow myself to be force fed advertising and especially not on here,some thing must be done unless this is the new direction the forum is taking and in wich case I'm out for good.
Ok just found it. In my opinion posting on the intros is good etiquette. A bit like giving way in a passing place on a narrow road and showing a bit of politeness.
Intro's and ettique is one thing, blatant spamming is something else and I agree something needs to be done.
The button has been located thanks Gra.
seems odd to me that the last 24hrs we have had a massive influx of spammers. plus a lot of genuine new members too.
Maybe the site has climbed up the search engine ladder somewhat.
Sorry - I was a bit late on this one chaps. Asleep at the wheel again.
Having a bit of a spring clean this morning.


Miranda Cosgrove will perform July 27 at the Washington County Fair.
, which opens Thursday, July 26, blends the county's new urban reality with its rural roots.
$5. A free shuttle bus will run from MAX's Fair Complex light-rail station to the entrance gate.
Sunday, demolition derby and freestyle motocross.
"It's always a little cliché to say we have something for everyone," said Leah Perkins-Hagele, fair manager. "But we really think that's the case this year."
Headlining the entertainment portion of the four-day fair is Miranda Cosgrove, the 19-year-old star of the Nickelodeon show iCarly and reportedly one of the highest-paid teen performers on TV. The singer and guitar player is scheduled to take the stage on the fair's second night before a family-filled audience sprawled on blankets and low sand chairs.
Although tickets to Cosgrove's performance are $20 and available on the fair's website, admission to the fair itself is free.
Balancing the appearance of a trendy TV star are a number of offerings that Perkins-Hagele hopes will underscore Washington County's agricultural heritage and the rich history of the fair itself.
At the Growing Grove, for instance, children can learn about the importance of buying local produce and how healthy foods are beneficial for everyone. They will have a chance to churn butter, grind wheat and milk a faux cow.
In the Let's Pretend Farm Time Tour, kids will get to dress up in whimsical costumes and use improvisational humor to act out parts in a show about farming. Not far away, trick roping, whip cracking and Western music will be on full display in Karen Quest's Cowgirl Tricks.
Somewhere in between are attractions such as Brad's World of Reptiles, where alligators and snapping turtles are paired with parrots and snakes under one big tent, and shows featuring monster trucks, tractor pulls and a demolition derby.
Taken together, the offerings are intended to put on full display the varied nature of a county that is at once regarded as Oregon's economic engine and one of its most significant agricultural producers.
"Our community isn't agriculturally based anymore, but we retain a vibrant agricultural community, particularly in the western portions of the county," Perkins-Hagele said. "We want to make sure our fair reflects that."
Fair-goers are urged to take advantage of mass transit, because on-site parking is limited to about 5,000 spaces. Traffic jams afflicted last year's event, with some motorists stuck waiting for hours on clogged nearby roadways.
"We had never run out of parking before, so that was pretty shocking," Perkins-Hagele said. "My best advice is, please, if you can, take the bus or light rail."
Fair organizers are working with TriMet to establish easy connections from area park-and-rides to the fairgrounds. Shuttle buses will run every five minutes to and from nearby MAX stops.


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As Counterfeits Threaten Sales, Luxury Brands Can Now Authenticate Product With Blockchain Technology
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Confirming product authenticity is critical for the luxury and resale markets as they grow in the digital realm — particularly as online fraud is on the rise. A new partnership between product cloud solution Evrythng and digital certification company Arianee aims to increase the traceability of product and streamline authentication processes for brands.
The Evrythng Product Cloud has always offered a digital identity protocol, which helps brands track their products from production to final sale. However, through this new partnership, Evrythng users will be able to access Arianee certification for each and every item, which confers an additional layer of digital credentials through the use of blockchain technology. For luxury and sneaker brands, in particular, this could be a valuable tool to convert skeptical consumers.
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"As the premium apparel and luxury resale markets continue to grow and counterfeit culture persists, the ability to verify quickly and easily that a product is authentic is becoming a necessity for any premium brand," said Niall Murphy, CEO and co-founder of Evrythng. "To date, the lack of item-level traceability of products through the supply chain has posed a serious challenge."
In practice, each manufactured product is registered and tagged with an Active Digital Identity at the point of production. Evrythng customers can then access real-time data at every point in the product journey, through the Product Cloud. Brands can then transfer the identification to new owners (the customers) at the point of purchase and provide instant authentication in the process. This identification would then also be available for any future resale.
Blockchain has received substantial attention in the industry for its potential to provide a permanent, trustworthy way to record information, but many companies have not yet introduced it into their own business operations. The Arianee integration is the latest addition to the Evrythng Blockchain Integration Hub, which enables users to trial and deploy cost-effective blockchain technologies that suit their particular needs.
"By combining product digitization with blockchain technology, brands achieve end-to-end visibility into every product's journey while forging a direct and respectful link with consumers through virtual certificates of authenticity," said Pierre Nicolas Hurstel, CEO and founder of Arianee.
Murphy believes that this added layer of traceability at each stage of the supply chain will not only increase transparency for brands, but also assist in the sustainability efforts of those companies. To that end, Everything has also recently launched an upcycling program with R Collection and Levi's.
"Traceability of every item is critical to achieving sustainability," said Murphy. "A major barrier to recycling or reselling is lack of information about the materials making up an item, for example, making it hard to sort or reuse. This is one of the reasons why such a high proportion of apparel items cannot be recycled — and where strong authentication of item information helps tremendously."
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Despite a NASA spending freeze in the White House's new 2012 budget proposal, the space agency plans to prioritize commercial spaceflight in the hopes that American companies will soon be able to transport NASA astronauts to space.
Under President Barack Obama's proposed spending plan for the next fiscal year, which was announced yesterday (Feb. 14), NASA would receive an annual budget of $18.7 billion – the same amount it was allocated in 2010.
Given limited funding, the space agency has decided to prioritize the International Space Station (ISS), and the effort to stimulate private U.S. companies to build spacecraft capable of carrying crews there, NASA administrator Charles Bolden said at a press conference yesterday.
"It's difficult fiscal times and we had to make very difficult fiscal choices," Bolden said. "The centerpiece is ISS. If I want to sustain it and have it safe for crew, I need a way to get cargo and crews there as quickly and safely as possible. With that goal in mind, we changed the balance of funding to commercial crew and the vehicles themselves."
Where most sectors of NASA would receive less funding than was recommended in the NASA Authorization Act Congress passed in October 2010, commercial spaceflight would receive more money under the new budget blueprint. The Obama administration budget request offers $850 million for development of private spacecraft, while the bill only stipulated $500 million for 2012.
"With the extension of space station to at least 2020, making commercial crew successful is a high priority to close the gap," said Douglas Cooke, NASA's associate administrator for exploration systems. "The budget numbers have been increased to bring these on in a meaningful timeframe."
Given those levels of funding, Cooke said he would hope commercial spacecraft would be online by 2014 to 2016.
The White House's 2012 budget request must now be debated by Congress, which has the ultimate responsibility to pass a new budget. Some lawmakers have resisted NASA's recent commercial push, saying that privately built spacecraft can't be as safe or reliable as government vehicles.
Bolden defended the commercial space industry, highlighting achievements such as the December 2010 test launch of Space Exploration Technology (SpaceX)'s Dragon spacecraft atop its Falcon 9 rocket. The capsule became the first commercial craft to launch to Earth orbit and re-enter successfully.
"I defy anybody who says that American industry can't do what I have faith in them doing," Bolden said.
Commercial space leaders applauded the move.
"In this constrained fiscal environment, commercial spaceflight is more important than ever," Bretton Alexander, president of the industry group Commercial Spaceflight Federation, said in a statement. "NASA's Commercial Crew program will result in significant savings to the U.S. taxpayer, and will cut the amount of money the nation has been sending to Russia every year. Leveraging private investment is the only way NASA can make its dollars go farther in these times of belt-tightening."
Other elements of NASA's portfolio would take a hit under the new budget proposal, including a plan to develop a heavy-lift rocket capable of carrying humans to the moon, asteroids and Mars.
The 2012 budget request offers $1.8 billion for a heavy-lift booster, and $1 billion for a crew capsule to ride atop it. In comparison, last year's authorization bill sought $2.6 billion for the rocket and $1.4 billion for the capsule.
NASA officials acknowledged that these cuts could delay the process of building such a vehicle, and declined to say whether or not they would be able to complete the heavy lift rocket by 2016 as stipulated in the NASA Authorization Act.
Bolden said the booster would be "evolvable" and later versions would build on initial precursor models.
"It doesn't start out as the biggest rocket known to man," Bolden said.
Other NASA projects would also receive funding hits under the new proposal — notably the agency's Earth science program, robotic precursor exploration missions intended to map out solar system destinations before astronauts visit and a plan to redesign NASA's Florida Kennedy Space Center as a "21st Century Launch Complex."


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A Dark and Painful Mystery: A Sergeant Frank Hardy Novella
By Wendy M. Wilson
Read by Sam Devereaux
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NEW ZEALAND, 1878: Has the missing man been murdered in the dense bush, or has he simply abandoned his wife and children for another woman? Sergeant Frank Hardy and his new wife Mette attempt to solve two real mysteries from nineteenth century New Zealand: the whereabouts of Peter Kane, who left his home to look for work and did not return, and the brutal murder of an accommodation house owner who was splitting palings in the bush. Were they connected? If so, how? As one newspaper said at the time about the Peter Kane disappearance: "...the fate of the poor fellow may be cleared up, and the state of horrible suspense in which his unfortunate wife has been kept in for months brought to an end; and we would ask not only the people of Woodville, but of the other districts he may have visited, to take all possible steps to throw light upon what at present appears to be a dark and painful mystery." The Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 81, 20 July 1878 This engaging novella is perfect for readers who have enjoyed the other three Sergeant Frank Mysteries, or who love Australian writers Paul Haworth, and Peter Carey, or historical mystery writers Anne Perry and Charles Todd. Characters are brought to life by the talented voice actor Sam Devereaux.
NEW ZEALAND, 1878: Has the missing man been murdered in the dense bush, or has he simply abandoned his wife and children for another woman?
Sergeant Frank Hardy and his new wife Mette attempt to solve two real mysteries from nineteenth century New Zealand: the whereabouts of Peter Kane, who left his home to look for work and did not return, and the brutal murder of an accommodation house owner who was splitting palings in the bush. Were they connected? If so, how?
As one newspaper said at the time about the Peter Kane disappearance:
"...the fate of the poor fellow may be cleared up, and the state of horrible suspense in which his unfortunate wife has been kept in for months brought to an end; and we would ask not only the people of Woodville, but of the other districts he may have visited, to take all possible steps to throw light upon what at present appears to be a dark and painful mystery." The Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 81, 20 July 1878
This engaging novella is perfect for readers who have enjoyed the other three Sergeant Frank Mysteries, or who love Australian writers Paul Haworth, and Peter Carey, or historical mystery writers Anne Perry and Charles Todd.
Characters are brought to life by the talented voice actor Sam Devereaux.
Author Bio: Wendy M. Wilson
Category: Fiction/Mystery & Detective
Publisher: Wendy M. Wilson


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Michael Taylor is a mind-body movement expert, martial artist, and the co-founder of Strala Yoga. In his new mbg class, The Complete Guide To Tai Chi: Everyday Practices To Drop Stress, Release Pain & Create Whole-Body Harmony, you'll learn not only the basics of tai chi but how to use it to achieve your goals and dreams with ease.
Tai chi provides a wonderful way to connect with your whole body, come into harmony with yourself, and learn to move more easily through all kinds of challenges. It also works to release stress, unblock energy where it's stuck, and heal everything from inflammation and chronic pain to digestive and immune disorders.
Here's a quick summary guide to the principles, approach, and practice. This will get you started if you're new and keep you progressing from wherever you are.
Tai chi begins with a mindset that has two parts.
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The first is that most of the obstacles we face are inside us, and the second is that our greatest achievements are found in harmony and peace rather than struggle and aggression. The practice of tai chi unblocks energy that becomes blocked when we move unnaturally, out of alignment with ourselves. It creates the right conditions for healing by releasing stress and bringing our whole self into harmony—every part working well with every other part. And it allows us to move more powerfully in our lives by releasing the excess tension we carry, that keeps us working much harder than we need to to accomplish much less than we can.
There are the practicable elements of tai chi.
1. Softness, or a mind practice, for mobilizing yourself.
2. Breath, or an energy practice, that begins with accessing what you already have. It can also be used to increase the energy available to you.
3. Natural movement, or a body practice, for coming into harmony with yourself. You learn to move with grace and coordination, in everything you do.
The tai chi form, known as tai chi chuan, is used to give structure for practicing these elements. Without a structure for progress, we tend to carry all our old life habits along for the ride, even when we're engaged in our health and healing practices. This form allows us to trade the old habits that don't help us for new ones that do.
Each element must work properly, or our energy is blocked. In Western terms, this means we're inhibited on mechanical, chemical, and neurological levels when we carry excess tension and move without whole-body coordination.
How to train: three strategies.
1. We can train our muscles, first to overcome resistance in our own bodies. Following this method, we are at war with ourselves before we go anywhere at all. So there must be a better way, which we find in tai chi practice.
2. We can train our brain, to memorize the forms of tai chi. This externally oriented approach has its beginning in what something looks like, which can lead to many decades of learning how to copy someone else's form. My instructor once commented that this approach is the favorite of clever Westerners, who keep collecting more and more information while becoming increasingly distant from themselves. He had a better way in mind.
3. We can train in softness, connection, and natural movement. This internally oriented approach has its beginning in what something feels like while also providing a structure for useful response to feeling. We learn first to get out of our own way, so all of our energy is available to us. From here, form is no longer a problem. It can arise naturally out of what we are, always in response to where we are, right now.
What is natural movement, and why DOESN'T it come naturally to us?
Natural movement is our most efficient and effective way to move. It brings your whole self into harmony, every part working happily with every other part.
It has become unnatural for us to be natural, because what we practice for much of our lives is guided by a belief that if we're not suffering, we probably won't get anywhere good. Feeling good is for vacation! This is a tough world, and it takes push and struggle to achieve anything real. Call it no pain no gain, or no victory without battle, this belief is an extremely self-limiting myth.
Guided by this myth, we disconnect from our feeling and intuition, isolate one part of our body from another, and carry a great deal of excess stress and tension into everything we do. This leads to a loss of whole-self coordination and greatly increases the effort required to accomplish even simple things. It also makes truly challenging things, and achieving our real potential, impossible.
How to begin: The first five principles of natural movement.
Natural movement can be practiced with a number of principles in mind. Here are a few to get you started.
1. Softness. Become movable before you try to move. This practice begins with softening in your mind. Your body follows your mind.
2. Breath-body connection. Tie your breath and body together, so they move in agreement.
3. Move from your center. Be relaxed enough in your arms and legs, hands and feet, that movement from your middle carries the rest of you easily along for the ride.
4. Body position. The relationship of one part of your body to every other is important. Begin by creating a stable base, remaining in balance, and unweighting what you are about to move before you move it.
5. Whole body. Move with your entire body at all times, with no part immobilized or isolated from any other part.
We all have this potential to let stress go from our bodies and our minds. We all have this potential to do much more, with much less. It's inside of us. It's in our nature to be more than we imagine. Begin at the beginning. Tai chi can help.
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Pen and ink over red chalk "Relationship exists between the arrangement of the bones and muscles of animals and that of the bones and muscles of man."
a member of his household.
near completion by the end of 1497.
during December, with the downfall of the duke.
returned to Florence in the spring.
Madonna with the Yarn Winder.
and son of Pope Alexander VI.
continued his dissections and anatomical studies.
for Michelangelo's statue of David.
Anghiari fresco (which was never finished).
Gian Giacomo Trivulzio, his successor.
further anatomical studies and other research.
considered the greatest anatomist of his time.
and the brother of Pope Leo X.
Leonardo da Vinci visited Parma.
who held court at the Chateau of Amboise.
The Cardinal of Aragon visited da Vinci.
Duke of Urbino and the brother of Leo X.
Church of St.-Florentin in Amboise.
"Make a demonstation with muscles lean and thin so that the space that is produced between the one and the other may make a window to show what is behind them."
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Medical billing and insurance can be complicated. Below you will find a list of frequently asked questions and answers.
When do I pay a copay?
If your insurance card indicates a copay is required, you will be asked to pay it when you check in for your appointment. Johnson Memorial Health Services accepts cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and debit cards.
Is my visit, test, or procedure covered by my insurance?
Your insurance company may or may not cover services provided at Johnson Memorial Health Services. We accept most major insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company for benefit-specific questions and to see if your insurance is accepted at Johnson Memorial Health Services.Your insurance company can tell you if you need a referral, if you need to pay a deductible, or if you have any other restrictions.
Can I get an estimate for a service?
Yes. Call the Business Office at 320-769-4393 to receive a good-faith estimate based on the information you provide. Please be aware that actual charges maybe greater or less than the estimate, depending on the level of service provided or if services are different than what is requested before the actual visit. We are not able to tell if the requested service is covered by your individual insurance plan. Please call your insurance company to confirm coverage. The phone number of your insurance company can be found on the back of your insurance card.
A deductible is the amount of a claim each policy holder agrees to pay annually for medial care. To learn your specific deductible, please contact your insurance company.
Why do I owe a balance if I have insurance coverage?
Every insurance plan provides different benefits and may not fully cover your visit. If you feel there is a billing error, first compare your JMHS statement with the "Explanation of Benefits" your insurance company provided. If they match, you owe the amount on your bill. If the amounts don't match, please contact the Business Office at 320-769-4393 or toll-free at 888-769-2164.
If you feel your insurance company has denied a charge in error or processed your charge incorrectly, please contact the costumer service telephone number on the back of your insurance card.
Why did I receive a bill for a routine physical or preventive exam?
Some insurance plans, such as Medicare, do not cover physical exams or preventative visits.
Contract your insurance company to see if physical examinations or preventive visits are covered.If other medical conditions were addressed during your exam that required more evaluation, your may be billed for that service. Insurance carriers require accurate reporting from doctors when preventive care and additional problems are addressed during the same visit. So while you may be taking care of two health care concerns at one time, your insurer may see it as taking care of two office visits in one and assessed your benefits accordingly.
How can I get an itemized bill?
If you want an itemized bill, please call the Business Office at 320-769-4393.
I didn't get a receipt, how do I get one?
Please call the Business Office at 320-769-4393.
Johnson Memorial Health Services offers several different options to help you pay off your bill.
How do I know if I qualify for Medial Assistance?
Minnesota offers several health care programs to people who qualify. Please see the following information on Medial Assistance (MA) to help you determine possible eligibility.
Do you offer a discount for uninsured patients at Johnson Memorial Health Services?
Uninsured Discount Application Form If you have any questions, please call the Business Office office at 320-769-4393 or toll-free at 888-769-2164.
You can mail cash, check, or complete the credit card form on the front of your billing statement to the address listed on the statement or the address below.
How can I change my insurance information?
You can update your insurance information or billing address by fax or by calling the Business Office. Fax a copy of the front and back of your insurance card to 320-769-2972. Please include your account number or name and date of birth. Please do this with each family member.
You can also call the Business Office at 320-769-4393 to update your information.
How may I contact the Business Office with billing questions?
Call the Business Office at 320-769-4393 or toll free at 888-769-2164, Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with any billing questions.
We welcome walk-in inquiries Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Can I e-mail you my billing questions?
You can email us questions about your bill, but we will respond by telephone, as standard email does not offer protection of your confidential information.


If you're a fan of shopping in any way, shape or form… You're a fan of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, happening now in store and online. We thought we'd share with you some of our favourites that might inspire a shopping trip of your own. Happy Weekend!


Jaguar warriors are fearsome troops, who through great skill and courage are allowed to wear uniforms made from jaguar skins. Their open faced helmet resembles a snarling jaguar and marks them as a fearsome warrior of great skill. They are equipped like most soldiers wearing ichcahuipilli armour and equipped with a chimalli shield and a maquahuitl club.


To recapitulate the numbers for the 6 largest countries in one glance, here is a summary of the numbers gathered for ASEAN-6 countries, with total population, Internet users, social media users, mobile connections and mobile social users for Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Taken as a single bloc, Southeast Asia regroups a large population of digital users that take it to levels where it can stand the comparison with the leading global markets (US, EU, China…) for all of digital activities: Internet, social media, mobile and mobile social.
Such growth should continue on a similar trend for more years to come. The large and growing digital population should help sustain digital business expansion and keep on attracting more and more businesses online, providing new ways for marketing in Southeast Asia and enhancing the fast-growing Southeast Asia's e-commerce sector.


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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using Cosmos.HAL.BlockDevice;

namespace Medli.FileSystem.Physical
{
    public class PrimaryPartition : Partition
    {
        BlockDevice mHost;

        ulong mStartingSector;

        private PartInfo _infos;

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the interal PartInfo object
        /// </summary>
        public PartInfo Infos
        {
            get
            {
                return _infos;
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Creates a new PrimaryPartition
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="aHost">The blockdevice to use</param>
        /// <param name="aStartingSector">The partion starting sector</param>
        /// <param name="aSectorCount">the number of sectors in the partition</param>
        /// <param name="info">The partition infos</param>
        public PrimaryPartition(BlockDevice aHost, ulong aStartingSector, ulong aSectorCount, PartInfo info)
            : base(aHost, aStartingSector, aSectorCount)
        {
            mHost = aHost;
            mStartingSector = aStartingSector;
            mBlockCount = aSectorCount;
            mBlockSize = aHost.BlockSize;
            _infos = info;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Reads a number of blocks from the partition
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="aBlockNo">Start block number</param>
        /// <param name="aBlockCount">Number of blocks</param>
        /// <param name="aData">Buffer to write to</param>
        public override void ReadBlock(ulong aBlockNo, ulong aBlockCount, byte[] aData)
        {
            UInt64 xHostBlockNo = mStartingSector + aBlockNo;
            CheckBlockNo(xHostBlockNo, aBlockCount);
            mHost.ReadBlock(xHostBlockNo, aBlockCount, aData);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Writes a number a buffer down to the current partition
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="aBlockNo">Start block number</param>
        /// <param name="aBlockCount">Number of blocks</param>
        /// <param name="aData">Buffer to read from</param>
        public override void WriteBlock(ulong aBlockNo, ulong aBlockCount, byte[] aData)
        {
            UInt64 xHostBlockNo = mStartingSector + aBlockNo;
            CheckBlockNo(xHostBlockNo, aBlockCount);
            mHost.WriteBlock(xHostBlockNo, aBlockCount, aData);
        }
    }
}

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Drivers - Past
Drivers - Past by Kiwi F1 Fan on May 30, 2022 add comment 95 views
(Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images)
Kimi Raikkonen Kimi Raikkonen (No 7) is a Finnish-born, former F1 driver last contracted to Alfa Romeo (2021). Kimi won the driver's... (No 7) is a Finnish-born, former F1 F1 is the pinnacle of open wheel, single seater car racing and arguably the highest level of any motorsport globally.... driver OK, so we all know what the driver is, right. I've always liked the description that F1 drivers are like... last contracted to Alfa Romeo 'Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN' is the sponsored name of the Sauber Motorsport F1 team. Sauber Motorsport AG is a... (2021). While having very little interest in the media, Kimi was arguably one of the most followed drivers. His short and blunt responses to interview questions were more often than not hilarious.
Teams : Sauber Sauber Motorsport AG is a Swiss motorsport engineering company. It was founded in 1970 by Peter Sauber, who progressed through..., McLaren McLaren Racing Limited is a British motor racing team, under the Marque of the Mclaren Group, based at the McLaren..., Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari S.p.A. is the racing division of luxury Italian auto manufacturer Ferrari based in Marinello, Italy The 2022 Ferrari..., Lotus, Alfa Romeo
Country : Finland
Podiums The collective number of times a driver has made it to the podium. Formula 1 pundits and fans have untold... : 103
Points Formula 1 runs two competitions over the course of the season, the Constructor's title and the Driver's title. Points are... : 1873
Grand Prix entered : 349
World Championships : 1 (2007)
Highest race finish : 1 (x21)
Highest grid The grid is a reference to the starting order of the race is typically determined by qualifying, however, with the... position : 1
Place of birth : Espoo, Finland
Follow Kimi : kimiraikkonen.com
Martin Brundle A former F1 driver having driven for nine seasons. Martin now applies his vast knowledge and many entertaining one-liners to...: "Kimi, you missed the presentation by Pele."
Kimi : "Yeah."
Martin: "Will you get over it?"
Kimi: "Yeah. I was having a shit."
KR7 2007 – motorsport.com
KR7 – thesportsrush.com
KR7 – as.com
Racefans.net Monaco 22 race review
Denny Hulme
Damon Hill


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uninstall_node_version_manager(){

	local NVM_DIR="/home/$USER/.nvm"
	local PROFILE="/home/$USER/.bashrc"

	rm -rf ${NVM_DIR}

	sed "/nvm.sh/d" $PROFILE

	sed "/.nvm/d" $PROFILE

	source $PROFILE

	alert_warn "You will need to close and open a new terminal window"
	alert_success "Uninstalled NVM"

}


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The Pierce County Auditor's Office records 250,000 public documents each year, including deeds, liens, foreclosures, maps and more. Approximately 38,000 people visit the Auditor's Office website to access these records.
"Providing easy access to important public documents is a top priority," said Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson. "Creating a public access portal where citizens can help themselves is an efficient and exciting way to do it."
This week, the Auditor rolled out a new version of its public access document search. Functionally, the search tools will be familiar. However, four important changes make records searches easier for the public:
•	Compatibility with a wider variety of computer browsers.
•	More intuitive menu options with an improved look and feel.•	A simplified process to print free copies.
•	Quick retrieval of related documents, without additional searching.
The system has been tested with a few of Pierce County's frequent users. Here's what they had to say about the improvements:
"I am most impressed. I've been using this site exclusively for my research, and once I found my way around, it has worked better than the existing site by far, and much more user friendly."
"At first glance, this test site just looks better. I couldn't stand the cartoonish look before. This is so much nicer…more professional looking."
More information about the Auditor's Office services is available at www.piercecountyauditor.org.
MEDIA CONTACTSJulie Anderson, Auditor
(253) 798-3188 Julie.Anderson@co.pierce.wa.us
Whitney Rhodes, Assistant to the Auditor
(253) 798-3189 Whitney.Rhodes@co.pierce.wa.us
Twitter: @PierceCountyAud
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