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This story was written for a friend for a prompt she posted on the inception_kink meme : "Arthur sets his work computer password to Eames69 as a bit of a joke, since no one would ever know. One day Arthur is home sick from work and Eames calls him up because he needs the plans for the project they are working on. Arthur reluctantly tells him his password so that he can get the plans...Teasing/disaster/true love etc ensues :D authors choice!"
I changed her prompt slightly but I still thinks it works quite well!
Reviews are always lovely and greatly appreciated!
Faint light filtered in through the blinds and Arthur felt powerless to let it hit him in the face. Arthur's head felt like a train, no, two trains had run over his head simultaneously. Blood pounded behind his ears and eyes making it impossible to see, the pain too crippling. They felt swollen. When he did dare peer behind crusty eyelids everything was bleary and filmy, his room danced and swam and everything took on a slightly green color.
His body was much too heavy, limbs tingly from not moving but feeling they weighed a ton each and no matter how many blankets he piled on top of himself he couldn't stop his teeth from chattering. They chattered so hard he thought they would fall out of his mouth.
He had emptied his medicine cabinet and had taken everything and anything relating to cold and flu. He didn't know what THIS was but it was the quickest, meanest, and nastiest thing that had ever taken hold and crippled his body.
It had taken all his energy to get up to go to the bathroom, relieve himself and take the pills. Now he lay panting in his own sweat as the room spun. He spied his cell on the nightstand and slowly, agonizingly rolled his limp body over to it. He felt he would vomit at any moment at the exertion but he finally managed after what felt like an eternity to brush his fingertips to the phone and bring it in bed with him.
He felt he only closed his eyes for a moment but when he chanced opening them it was much darker.
The room spun and he coughed back a gag. He was having a hard time possessing thoughts.
He had never missed work since teaming up with Dom but even the thought of getting out of bed made him want to be sick even more.
He groaned and closed his eyes, fingers grappling for the cell next to him. He fumbled with buttons until he thought he heard someone's voice. He brought the phone to his ear numbly.
"Mmm?" was all he could manage out.
"Arthur, we've been trying to get a hold of you all day are you alright?"
His stomach was doing cartwheels and his body started shaking.
He released what he hoped was a "No" into the phone.
He heard Dom talking but he couldn't even begin to listen or comprehend much. He could only groan as the shivers racked his body.
"Can't…" he blurted out. "Can't…come in…"
"Arthur you sound like death. Just take it easy, buddy…"
He tried so hard to zero in on Dom's word but sleepiness was tugging at him, gloriously drowning out any nausea or pain.
He told himself he would just rest his eyes for a bit. When he regained enough consciousness he uttered: "Don't tell Eames."
He didn't hear a response so he let the phone slip from his fingers hearing a loud crack as it hit the hardwood floor.
He tried desperately to bring the covers tighter around his body, giving up halfway, feeling too weak to continue and let blackness swallow him up.
It's nothing, he's just sick.
But they had tried him for hours, both of them pacing the warehouse floors, leaving deep tracks and trying hard to hide their panic and then Dom barely gets two words out him before he hangs up and Eames is grabbing his coat, taking off before Dom can protest.
The air is cold horribly cold. It singes his lungs and nose hairs as he hails a taxi. Light snow collects on his jacket as his much too quick breath expels out before him in rich huffs.
It's nothing, he's just sick.
But it isn't nothing because Arthur is never like this and him and Dom know this without saying a word. If it wasn't for the severity of the job and how deep they all were in it they both would just say: "fuck it" and abandon it. But they can't. Arthur is the only one that had access to the plans and his computer is encrypted with a password. But now he's sick or…
He can only think that Fredrick's men had gotten to him, caught wind of the extraction they were planning in a week's time.
Panic has traveled up his spine, working it's way into his gut and he's smoking a cigarette out of pure nervousness before he knows what's happening. He can't put two thoughts together. He somehow manages to get a taxi, swallows down his nerves, throws his cigarette to the cold concrete and gets in.
He picks his lock.
He left in such a rush he forgot his keys.
He had actually nicked Arthur's keys one day and had ran and made a copy at lunchtime. He had slipped them back in his coat pocket before he even knew they were missing. He prided himself on such a job well done, knowing the keys would come in handy at a later time. Well, they weren't helping him now. It was kind of ironic in a way yet extremely frustrating, thinking he was wasting precious time. Focusing on the anger with himself actually helped him not focus on how scared he felt.
He gets the door open but knocks too.
He knocks a little louder to no response. Some of the panic he felt earlier rises to his throat, almost chocking his words.
"Arthur, I'm coming in. It's Eames."
He steps in hesitantly, like a coward, so afraid of what he may find.
He takes a shuddering breath and secures the door behind him.
His flat is dark, curtains drawn. He runs his hands around the walls feebly for the light switch.
Once he finds it he blinks as his eyes adjust.
He had dreamt about coming into his flat many, many times but not like this, not in this scenario. He couldn't take in and enjoy the surroundings he could only think of his well being.
"Arthur?" he yelled.
He searched his flat systematically like he was doing an extraction, thinking he would find him sprawled out on the floor somewhere.
He fumbled around in the semi darkness, tripping over things, finally finding and flipping a light and saw that he was laying half on the bed, white sheets and blankets twisted around his flushed form.
"Arthur…" he breathed.
He came to his side at once, sitting on the bed.
He hadn't reacted at all to the light being thrown on or his weight being depressed into the mattress.
Panic peaked in his brain as he took in Arthur's form-so frail, limp, skin translucent and completely slicked with sweat.
He maneuvered his body so that he was lying on the bed properly. Arthur's body was scalding hot and trembling and his eyes were rolling in the back of his head.
He put both shaky hands hesitantly on the sides of his face.
He leaned in and brought his face close to his.
"Arthur? Can you hear me?"
Arthur made a noise, deep from the back of his throat and his eyes rolled again.
"Arthur, it's Eames." He came in closer and his shoe brushed something on the floor. He looked down and saw that it was his Blackberry. It looked like the battery came lose like it had fallen. That explained him not answering.
He circled his thumbs into his feverish cheeks not liking how pale yet flushed he looked, the deep circles under his eyes, his dripping body.
Worry had taken over his mind and he was up and walking into what he hoped was the adjoining bathroom frantically looking for something, not exactly sure what. He made himself stop and take a couple slow, deep breaths. His heart rate had slowed maybe a smidge enough for him to rifle through the drawers more properly noting the opened bottles and packs of medicine lying around. That brought on new panic as he noticed that there were medicines for different things, they shouldn't be mixed.
He found the thermometer and flew to Arthur's side. He sat, perched right alongside him, cradled his head and forced the thermometer in. He wiped sweaty hair out of his eyes with his other shaky hand as he waited for the thermometer to give the results. He kissed his forehead and murmured something soothing to him, maybe saying it was going to be ok but really he had no idea. He prided himself on being cool, calm and collected at most times but the thought of Arthur being indisposed put his life in a tail spin. He couldn't think.
The thermometer beeped and he gently took it out of his mouth.
He stared at it stupidly as it read: 105 degrees.
Shit, oh shit…shit…
He couldn't breathe, wind feeling knocked out of him. Arthur made a noise of discomfort that brought him back to his senses.
He ran back to the bathroom and drew the tub, letting the cold water run. He fished out his cell phone as he ran back to Arthur's side. They both were panting but Arthur was still trembling.
He picked up on the second ring.
"Cobb! Arthur's…Arthur's sick. He has a high fever, 105…I don't know..I don't know...," he couldn't complete his thoughts and his words came out in a jumble, running together as he gripped his hair in frustration and panic as he sat on the edge of the bed, practically rocking back and forth.
"One hundred and five is bad but I don't think we need to get him to a hospital just yet and really we shouldn't. Fredrick's men are out there and even if you use aliases…" he sounded panicked as well. Everything had just gone to complete shit in a matter of 24 hours.
"I know, I know, I know," Eames found himself saying. He absentmindedly put the back of his hand to Arthur's searing forehead and winced.
"Give him a fever reducer, plenty of liquids, maybe draw an ice bath….just keep an eye on him. If he gets worse take him." Dom seemed at his wits end. Someone had to finish the job though or else they consequences could be fatal.
Eames was nodding.
"He may have taken too many pills," his voice was too strained, too high pitched.
Cobb released a slew of curses.
"What did he take?"
"Shit if I know! Some flu and cold medicine, aspirin too maybe," he practically barked out.
"Fuck…just fuck," Cobb breathed heavily into the phone. Eames imagined him pacing the warehouse, hand on his head.
"I would come with you but someone's got to finish. Fuck. You're going to have to make him vomit it up just in case, fuck…" another long silence. "We still don't have the password either. He didn't give it to me earlier when I phoned. Christ."
Arthur was moaning in the bed besides him and Eames instinctively stroked at his arm, hoping it would bring a small comfort-to him or Arthur he wasn't sure.
"You're going to have to try asking him…"
Eames shot a look to him: his sprawled out form, moaning, and eyes fluttering. There was no way…
But he had to try. He put his phone down on the bed and inched towards him.
He couldn't believe the heat coming off his frail form just by hovering over him.
He waited but there was no response. He took his limp, slick face in his hands, tried to get him to look at him.
"Arthur. We need the password to your computer. It's very important." He tried to keep his voice even and low but it cracked despite his best efforts.
Arthur's head twitched slightly at his voice and Eames took that as a small victory.
"Arthur, can you hear me?"
"Love, we need the password," he was practically begging now. They could guess all day and have no idea. Eames was ok at hacking but it still would take too much time. They would definitely need to rethink things for next time. If there was a next time…
Eames brushed his forehead to Arthur's-the incredible heat licking at his face. He stupidly thought the close contact might help, all other options exhausted.
"Arthur," he breathed. "Love, please. What's the password to your computer?"
When he didn't hear a response he exhaled a shaky breath and closed his eyes. That was it then. They were doomed. They would have to pack up and…
"Eames," barely a whisper
Eames' eyes flew open upon hearing his name.
Arthur's eyes were still closed and his chest was working too fast. Eames could feel his rapid heartbeat in their close contact.
"Yes, love. It's me."
He twisted his head a little to the side on the damp pillow, his cracked lips parting.
"Eames…" he repeated.
Eames took his hand. "Yes, I'm here. Can you hear me?" he searched his face stupidly but he was not coherent, probably just babbling from the drugs and high fever.
"2002," Arthur breathed out wheezily.
"2002? Love is that the password?"
Eames reached behind him and grabbed his phone, wondering if Cobb was still on.
"You still there?"
Cobb must have been right at Arthur's computer because Eames heard him typing.
"Nope. Fuck, knowing him it wouldn't be that easy…"
Eames traced a finger down Arthur's clammy face and breathed out in defeat.
"Did he say 2002?"
"Yeah he did," he was searching his frail form again.
"Why would that be significant?"
Eames was going to try one more time, try to ask him when it hit him.
Eight years ago. They had met eight years ago in 2002. But surely that wasn't it…
"Love. Is the password 2002? It didn't work. What's the password?"
Arthur's eyes fluttered and he took on an even greener color though his cracked lips looked like they were trying to work.
Cobb was asking him something but he shushed him.
"Eames…2002…" Arthur sighed.
Was that it? Eames sat frozen. Certainly his password for his computer wouldn't be his name and the year they met? He was delirious, must be.
Eames blinked several times, cleared his throat, tried to get a grip on the situation.
"Umm, try Eames2002," he breathed into the phone. The second it was out of his mouth he wanted to take it back or apologize. Certainly he wasting their time. But he heard Cobb typing away.
There was a pause as both men clearly didn't want to say the obvious.
"It worked," Cobb said after what felt like forever, sounding mystified.
Eames was looking at Arthur, mystified as well.
"Oh, good," was all he managed to say.
"Eames…" He knew that tone.
"Cobb, I have no idea so don't ask me," he barked out.
"Right. You gonna be ok or?"
Eames was already scooping up a non responsive Arthur in his arms.
"Yeah, I got this. I'll let you know if he gets worse….Just get the plans. Get the shit done and I'll worry about Arthur."
They huffed out some worried, breathy goodbyes and Eames tossed his phone on the bed when they hung up. He scooped up Arthur, detangling him from the many damp blankets and sheets and carried him to the bathroom. He sat him on the toilet and stopped the water in the tub which was now full, the icy cold making him wince.
Arthur could barely sit up and he practically slid off the closed lid. Luckily Eames caught him before he met the floor. Arthur made some heaving noises and Eames was able to quickly get him off the toilet so he could wretch inside of it. He felt very lucky that they were already in the bathroom when Arthur decided he needed to vomit. He smoothed back his damp hair as he deposited his stomach, not liking that he dry heaved after he didn't have anything left. He held his thin, trembling shoulders, as he spit in the toilet, groaning, drool and other things dribbling from his lips.
He carefully placed Arthur's face on the toilet seat and was reaching for a towel when he heard a choked sob.
That made him pause. He turned around a little scared.
Fat tears were sliding down Arthur's face and his body was shaking as he cried.
Eames got on his knees and drew Arthur into him, heart racing. Arthur's head lolled on his shoulder as he continued to cry, gasp and sputter for air.
"Love, it's ok. It's alright now. I got you." He rubbed at his back, the thin material of his pajama shirt damp from sweat.
Arthur's body shuddered in his arms, his chest heaving as he cried. Eames felt powerless then to let him and to hold him close, not knowing what else to do.
"Shhh, it's ok. It's all out of you now. You'll feel better."
"Love…love you..." he thought he heard him whisper.
Eames stopped rubbing at his back, stunned. Clearly, again he was delirious.
He managed to reach up to the sink and grab a towel. He wiped at Arthur's mouth and sweaty face. He smoothed away some of his hair and planted a kiss on his forehead.
Arthur's crying had petered out and his breathing was slowing.
He murmured reassurances into his hair until he calmed completely.
Once he was still he helped him to his feet which proved difficult.
He had no strength when Eames tried to get him to stand; he wobbled and nearly fell a few times.
Eames half carried him and propped him against a wall, keeping his hands on his burning shoulders.
Arthur's head would only loll and his closed eyelids would flutter, still too unresponsive.
Eames remembered what worked last time. He leaned in, keeping a steady hold on him and came in right by his face, noses practically touching. His breath was foul and he smelled to high hell but he didn't care. He needed his cooperation, wanted him to know at least somewhat what he was going to do.
"Arthur," he breathed. "Sweetheart, listen to me. It's Eames. I'm going to put your arms around my neck now. I need you to hold on. I'm going to take your pajamas off so you can get into the bath. You have a bad fever, sweetheart. We need to get your temperature down." He thought the exercise of telling him maybe was pointless but just like asking him for the password it was worth a shot.
His mind went to the password then and a ripple of affection ran through him. They would have to talk once they got through all this. He wasn't going to let Arthur get out of it. He grinned.
Arthur shifted his head a little to Eames' direction and made a noise.
Eames came right up to his ear.
"Sweetheart, can you hear me?" He grasped at his hip and put Arthur's arm around his neck.
"Arthur can you hold onto me?" He did the same with his other arm and thankfully by some miracle of God he felt Arthur interlock his arms and apply pressure, however weak it was.
"There's a love," he started unbuttoning Arthur's pajama shirt as Arthur weakly hung on, his body swaying slightly. He was groaning and babbling something incoherently.
Eames almost laughed.
"It's just like you to wear pajamas that have buttons don't you? You always have to be so constricted, so closed off," he managed to unbutton his shirt and started working on his pants.
He had dreamed about undressing him, imagining what it would be like to do it slowly, touch and kiss his skin as he did so, really reveal in it and take his time. He definitely never imagined it would be like this. He furiously undid buttons and moved away damp cloth as quickly as he could, not in the least bit romantic. He worked his pants down and he half carried a babbling Arthur to the closed toilet seat. He removed him of his pants, keeping a grip on his shoulder and moved to his shirt.
Arthur slid forward unexpectedly and knocked into Eames' forehead with a crack, the surprise almost sending him backward.
"Ow! Bloody hell, Arthur!"
"Love you," he babbled.
Eames released a little sigh. How could he be mad at him when he clearly was not of the right mind and saying things like that?
Eames righted him, blushing a little, rubbing at his forehead and went about removing his shirt.
"Tell me again when you're awake, hmm?" he smiled a little.
When he got him stripped down to his boxers he paused and he wasn't sure why he was pausing.
He wanted to maintain his modesty but he couldn't put him back to bed with wet underwear. He was going to see him naked one way or another. Given the situation he figured Arthur wouldn't mind too much. He would want him to do the same to him if the situation ever called.
He got him up and pressed him against the wall once more. He murmured the same instructions as earlier and through struggles Arthur eventually did as he asked and hung onto him.
He tried to be as polite about it as possible and tried not to look as he worked his boxers off. He scooped him up into his arms once they dropped to his ankles.
The worry returned when his much too hot, naked body was pressed up against him.
Once the cold water hit his foot Arthur had a shit fit. He clung to Eames and started crying out, shuddering.
Eames tried to sooth him but every time the cold water would hit him he would yelp, claw at him and thrash about. He was like a cat- feebly fighting and howling protest.
He splashed at Eames as they struggled and Eames was getting impatient.
"Stop, stop, stop," he said lowly.
He continued to thrash in his arms and caught one of his thrashes in the face.
"Arthur, stop it. I'm trying to help you."
Of course Arthur would have some strength when it came to fighting him. He didn't have strength when he was undressing him but fighting him was another matter. That shouldn't have came to a surprise to Eames.
When he got tired of his thrashing and yelling he pressed him to the shower wall, half of Arthur's body in the tub and kissed him, more of just pressing their mouths together but he was getting exhausted and running out of options and really he was tired of hearing him. It was the least most romantic kiss ever and definitely not how he envisioned kissing Arthur for the first time.
Arthur went lax in his arms, the fight out of him and he finally relaxed somewhat.
Eames was soaked by the time he managed to force Arthur into the tub, practically tossing him in.
He yelped and gasped for breath as the icy water hit him full force. His eyes opened briefly and looked around blindly but then he was closing his eyes and shaking violently and Eames eased his head back so that he was lying in the tub. He put a towel behind his head and gently dabbed at his burning cheeks with a damp washcloth.
He had no idea how long he should let him soak. He felt like a new parent. He kept his hand on his forehead protectively, kneeling at the edge of the tub, dripping wet, watching him to make sure he didn't slip under. He rubbed at his arms and throat and murmured some reassurances, hoping he understood.
He talked to him, feeling like Arthur with his babbling. Maybe it was just to fill the silence or to reassure both of them, he wasn't sure.
He checked his forehead every once in a while and eventually he did feel cooler. Arthur was shaking like a leaf when he drew him out but he seemed slightly more coherent and he almost grasped at Eames when he was toweling him off.
He tried hard not to stare at his naked body but it was difficult especially now that he felt that Arthur may not be in imminent danger. He had imagined it and dreamt of it so vividly so many times before. But he couldn't help take him in as he dried him-his milky white skin, lean muscle, long limbs, taut chest, bony collarbone, long neck, the dark curls of his wet hair and between his legs, his pelvis and of course his cock. He found himself brushing his fingertips lightly over some of the areas as Arthur leaned into him.
He was babbling again as Eames reluctantly removed his fingertips from his icy skin and rubbed at his hair with the towel. He had never seen his hair loose before. It was always neat, perfectly combed and slicked back like Cob's. He didn't realize how curly it was until he had gotten it wet. It curled at the ends and it fell so lose that it made him look so much younger, it almost shocked him. He was truly lovely like that.
He carried a violently shivering Arthur back to his bed, Eames leaving behind a trail of water.
He drew the covers tightly over him, tucking him in and contemplated what he should do about his own clothes as Arthur so poignantly got him soaked.
He paced the bedroom for a while watching Arthur as his teeth rattled and his body shook.
"Fuck it," and he stripped.
He threw his wet clothes to the floor and climbed in under the covers with Arthur enveloping his naked body over his, letting him warm up with his body heat.
His trembling and shaking stopped after a while and touches to his forehead showed that his fever was going down.
Eames felt muscles relaxing that he didn't know were clenched and finally felt some relief rush his system.
"Love you," he heard Arthur babble as he hugged him close.
Eames closed his eyes and took in all the scents that were Arthur, the relaxation really crashing into him.
"Love you too," he whispered, planting a kiss at the back of his neck.
He wasn't sure how or when but he found himself drifting off, Arthur's comforting weight pressed against his chest.
Faint light filtered in through the blinds hitting Arthur in the eyes. He blinked his eyes open feeling like his body had been sent through a meat grinder. His eyes took in his bedroom and his mind felt sludgy and slow and he was trying to remember things. His eyes spied his partially open Blackberry on the floor and some of what happened came back to him. He remembered Dom calling and telling him not to call Eames…
Just then he felt something shift next to him on the bed, at his back. His hand immediately went for the gun he kept under his pillow as he cried out in shock and frustration.
He tried to whip himself around but he was slow, much too slow. He trained the gun at the figure weakly and saw that it was Eames' shocked face blinking back at him.
"Don't shoot, darling. It's just me."
Arthur released a low growl of frustration but didn't stop pointing the gun away from him.
Eames was grabbing at his wrist before he knew what was happening, his body almost enveloping him, plucking the gun and he was reaching behind Arthur and throwing the gun away.
He felt dizzy and far away and why was the room spinning slightly?
Eames was rubbing his hands down his arms, shooting him concerned looks. He saw in his doubling vision that Eames was shirtless.
Oh Jesus. Arthur felt that he was naked under the covers. Did he get drunk? Why was he in bed with him?
"You would have a gun under your pillow wouldn't you, love?"
He was searching his eyes curiously.
Arthur half remembered WHY he had a gun under his pillow. Something to do with Fredrick…the job they were working on.
Arthur's eyes went wide.
"Eames?" he blurted out, like he just realized he was in bed with him.
"Yes, love. It's me."
He laid him back down into the pillows, his body too tired and in pain to protest.
"Why are you here? The job…" he managed to spit out after a time.
Eames was lying on his side, elbow propped, hovering over him, smiling faintly.
Arthur tried not to stare at his bare, gorgeous chest, his muscles, chiseled features, his tattoos, his scars. Arthur felt flushed but he knew it wasn't from being sick.
Eames frowned a little.
"That's so like you to be concerned about the job and not your health," he made a "tsk tsk" sound.
"You were sick, still sick…You had a high fever and you had us very worried. I helped you into the tub to cool you down and then since I didn't want you to freeze to death I was giving you my body heat," he smiled crookedly.
Arthur felt his face flush again. He did remember feeling very sick, still felt sick but not as gripping as before. He didn't remember anything and that frustrated him. He also didn't like the idea he was helpless. He also didn't like the idea of Eames giving him his "body heat" but what really concerned him was the job. They had heard rumors through the underground that Fredrick's men were looking for them, catching wind of the extraction they were doing. but since they were already in so deep and the payoff was grand they decided to keep going.
Arthur tried feebly to get up. He needed to get back to the warehouse, relay the plans to Dom…
Eames was gently pushing him back down into the bed.
"Love, you need to rest. You're out of the woods but not out of the forest. You're still sick."
His body felt exhausted after trying to get up. Unfortunately he was right. He breathed out in frustration.
"But you need the plans…"
Eames shot him a sideways glance, almost looking a bit bashful which scared Arthur more than the idea of Fredrick's men coming after them.
Eames never got embarrassed.
"We have them, don't worry." Eames was looking everywhere but his face.
Arthur's heart fluttered and he swallowed hard, tasting something nasty in his mouth.
"My computer is locked with a password."
Eames shot him a look.
Arthur's heart sunk.
"But you already have it…" he breathed.
Arthur looked away from him but it was hard, their faces were so close together. He suddenly felt too warm and squirmed under the sheets.
"Arthur…" his voice was too calm, too soothing, too vulnerable.
"Eames, I don't want to talk about it," he snapped.
He was praying to every god and deity that Eames would just drop it but knowing him he wouldn't.
Thankfully, blessedly Eames was silent, which may have been a first for him.
Arthur fidgeted from the silence and chanced a glance to the other man.
Eames was looking out the window, a little hurt touching his eyes and Arthur felt guilt sitting heavy on his chest.
Eames cleared his throat and made a move to get up.
"We probably should get you something to eat…"
Arthur grabbed his bicep, the only thing within reach and weakly pulled him back.
Eames shot him a confused look.
"Don't," Arthur struggled with his words. "Don't go…and Jesus don't make me say it…"
A slow smile appeared on Eames' face and he nodded a little. He settled back into his pervious position but seemed like he was pressing into Arthur a little closer.
Eames was searching his eyes again deeply.
"So why are you still in my bed naked now?" Arthur wanted to break some of the tension in the room.
Eames seemed a little taken aback, nodded a little, hurt touching his eyes again.
"Right" he said after a time. He turned. "My clothes are still wet but maybe I can borrow something of yours…" he was trailed off.
Arthur grabbed at his arm again, pulling him back.
"I didn't say you had to leave. I said don't go," he couldn't hide his blush or smile.
He hovered over Arthur again and touched his forehead with the back of his hand.
"You seem better. How do you feel?"
Arthur's heart was pounding after his touch, leaving his body tingling. It stupidly made him feel slightly better with him fussing over him, touching him.
"Better," he sighed.
Eames reached over him and Arthur tried not to stare at bare skin and exerted muscle, the way the covers slipped further down revealing more delicious skin of his back.
Eames grabbed a glass of water from the nightstand and had something else in his cupped hand.
"Thought you may be thirsty when you woke up so I got this for you before you woke."
Arthur tried to prop himself up and Eames had to end up helping him.
He again was very aware of how naked they both were under the sheets. He covered his lower half the best he could as he relaxed back into the pillow behind him on the headboard.
Eames handed him some pills and helped him with the glass.
He took the pills and guzzled very cold water down. It felt fantastic traveling down his burning throat.
Eames chuckled a little when Arthur finished the glass in record tim.
He really loved ice cold water especially when he was feeling ill.
"Was it ok?"Eames asked as he reached over him and placed the glass back on the nightstand.
"Mmm. I love…"
"Really cold water. I know love," he finished for him, smiling. "Remember I met you in 2002 so I know all your favorites."
The way he said '2002' made his heart flutter. A shared, knowing look passed between them.
Eames was suddenly much too close to him and he saw that slight glimmer in his eye.
"Eames, don't. You'll…"
But then Eames was cupping his face and his soft lips were devouring his. His initial shock turned into pleasure despite his best efforts and he opened his mouth to him. Eames' hot tongue glided over his icy one as he felt the two temperatures mingle. It was definitely a unique, delicious feeling-he was literally sucking out the cold making him shiver. Eames was sucking on his bottom lip after a while and then it was all over too quickly, leaving Arthur feeling breathless.
"Get sick…" he finished weakly, wiping away at new sweat that had somehow formed on his brow.
But Eames wasn't listening; he was helping Arthur lay down again and was tucking the blankets around him. When he was all tucked in he laid on his side towards Arthur, rubbing a hand up and down Arthur's chest making him melt into the bed.
He leaned in and kissed his forehead. The funny feeling that his touch was helping him was swirling inside him, the content feeling almost too much and he almost felt high from their kiss.
"Well, if I do get sick I know you'll be there to take care of me, love," he breathed into his cheek before he kissed it.
Arthur turned to him a little.
"I most certainly will not," he couldn't keep a straight face. They ended up just staring at each other, smiling.
Eames dusted his knuckle to Arthur's cheek.
"What can I get you? Do you need anything?"
Arthur swallowed hard, getting lost in his grayish blue eyes, feeling transfixed.
Somehow he closed the distance between the two of them. Eames was laying down next to him, facing him, one arm over his stomach the other over his head, playing with his hair. He was being way too distracting.
Eames searched his eyes when Arthur didn't respond.
He was finding it increasingly harder to concentrate as Eames seemed to pull him in closer, their naked bodies very close, legs tangling, their noses brushing.
"Yes?" he breathed, his warm breath tickling his face.
"I think I may need another kiss."
Eames smiled a toothy grin.
"Hmm. I thought you said you didn't want me to. You said I would get sick."
Arthur ran his fingers weakly over the other man's torso working his way up to his face, caressing a cheek with his thumb.
"I'll take care of you if you do," it was hard to leave the emotion out of his voice.
Eames breathed out a husky sigh which seemed to be directly connected to Arthur's groin making him ache.
"Well, if that's that case I definitely want to get sick. I would love you nursing me back to health," he pressed his lips to his chastely, a tease of a kiss.
Arthur shivered and found himself pressing in deeper into Eames, wrapping himself around him.
He kissed Eames deeply, longingly, his hand winding in his hair, Eames exploring every crevice of his mouth and tongue. When they finally came up for air he was light headed, hard and never felt better. Eames nuzzled his neck and he could feel that he was hard too.
"Am I allowed to do more than just kiss you to make you feel better?"
Heat surged through Arthur's body and his cock twitched at the thought.
"Oh, yes. You're definitely allowed to do more."
Eames regarded him warmly, brushing his fingertips to his lips.
"I love you," it was out of Arthur' mind and forming at his lips before he could even think.
Eames stopped suddenly and seemed stunned. Arthur wanted to curl up into a hole and die.
There was an awkward moment as both men stared at each other wide eyed. Eames' shock turned into a grin and he searched his eyes deeply, sighing.
"I'm glad you mean it this time. I love you too."
Before Arthur could question what he meant Eames was pressing him into a kiss and all other thoughts were forced out. Eames definitely helped him feel better as he paid his body a lot of close attention.
Thankfully it didn't happen until after they finished the job successfully and were able to escape the city before Fredrick's men could track them or pick up their trail.
Arthur fumbled with his key and the bag he was carrying but somehow was able to juggle them well enough to get the keycard in the slot and push the heavy door open.
He breezed through the hotel suite, flinging the keycard onto the table as he rounded into the bedroom.
He set the bag on the nightstand and took in the other man as he lay bunched under several blankets, his face flushed and clammy, hair sticking up, and a couple days stubble donning his sunken face. He sat down next to him on the bed and swept some of his hair out of his face.
Eames seemed to feel it and he twitched slightly in Arthur's direction. He cracked his eyes open slowly. They looked glassy and faraway.
"Hi," Arthur breathed and planted a kiss to his forehead.
"How are you holding up?"
Eames had been bed ridden for two days but the vomiting finally stopped. Luckily they were in between jobs that Arthur could give him his full attention and nurse him.
Eames smiled weakly.
"Ok. Better if you kissed me."
Arthur knew he couldn't get the nasty strain of whatever it was again and had no qualms with obliging him.
He leaned down, cupped his chin and kissed him deeply, not minding that he tasted particularly nasty. Eames had done the same if not more for him. He would do practically anything for him now.
Arthur brushed a finger down his scalding hot face and they watched each other for a bit before Arthur broke away to climb in under the covers with him. Eames sighed in pleasure as Arthur spooned him.
Arthur kissed the back of his neck, holding him tight, feeling the rhythm of his heart beat and breathing.
"What's in the bag, love?"
Arthur smiled against his neck.
"You'll see when you get better. I have plans for you. Just call it motivation for you to kick this thing."
Eames chuckled a bit which turned into soft snores. Arthur held him close as they both drifted off into a blissful sleep.

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To his likely dismay, defensive end Yannick Ngakoue remains a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
General manager Dave Caldwell said after the first round of Thursday’s NFL draft that the Jaguars didn’t get the trade offer they wanted.
“We weren’t able to get a trade,” Caldwell said on a conference call. “Actually, weren’t even really able to get an offer.”
The Jaguars reportedly were seeking at least a first-round draft pick as compensation for Ngakoue, 25. The Jaguars selected him in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft, and he was named to the Pro Bowl the following season.
On Monday, Ngakoue took to social media to lash out at the Jaguars, sparring with the owner’s son over the team’s failure to trade him.
To my new future team whomever it may be. I can’t wait to bring great discipline, integrity, and work ethic to that new city. Wherever I may land your going to get the hardest working defensive end in the league !🏁
— Yannick Ngakoue (@YannickNgakoue) April 20, 2020
He held out from training camp last summer when Tom Coughlin, then the executive vice president of football operations, ended talks for a contract extension. The team slapped him with the non-exclusive franchise tag in March, which would pay him almost $18 million this season, but he hasn’t signed and is pushing for a trade.
Now, with the first round in the books, Caldwell said the chance of trading Ngakoue is dwindling.
“So, I think his options are very limited at this point in time,” Caldwell said. “We’ll welcome him back with open arms when he’s ready to come back and we look forward to it. Yann, for the people on this call and who have been around him, realize he is a tremendous player, tremendous person, has always been first-class in everything he’s done here in the locker room and through his time here, the first four years of his contract.”
Caldwell said he understands, in part, some of the frustrations of Ngakoue.
“Obviously, he feels things have not gone the way he wanted and, in some aspects, he may have a point,” Caldwell said. “But we put our best foot forward not once, but twice. I hope he sees the light that Jacksonville is a good spot and it could, at the end of the day, be his only option.”
Ngakoue notched eight sacks in 15 games last season and has 37.5 in 63 career games with the Jaguars.
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Bethesda confirms third Wolfenstein title
During E3 earlier this year Bethesda mentioned that they were looking to continue the story of Wolfenstein ll: The New Colossus with some form of a time jump in the plot. Though with low sales of Wolfenstein games as of late fans are worried for the classic WWll series.
Pete Hines, Vice President at Bethesda recently sat down for an interview with Metro’s Game Corner to discuss the future of Wolfenstein.
“Ultimately,” Game Corner asked Hines, “I just want you to guarantee there’ll be a Wolfenstein III, because I want to see how it ends.”
“Yeah, sure,” Hines answered. “Absolutely we’re making a Wolfenstein III. They said on stage that they’re taking a break from the larger story to do this thing. But we all have to see how that ends.”
Though this seems like the end of this iteration of Wolfenstein it will be interesting to see how it goes out story wise. Comment below if you’re interested in a third Wolfenstein title. If you liked this article why not share it on social media. In other news, Nintendo reveals new NES controllers that will be compatible with the Nintendo Switch.

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“A fun and fast-moving mystery…[readers] will race through the pages as Emma pieces together clues and will have plenty to ponder as they anticipate the next installment.” (Publishers Weekly )
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My perfect life was a lie.
Now I'd do anything to uncover the truth. Not long ago, I had everything a girl could wish for: amazing friends, an adorable boyfriend, a loving family. But none of them know that I'm gone—that I'm dead—and that my long-lost twin sister, Emma, has taken my place to solve my murder.
But the deeper she digs, the more suspects she uncovers. It turns out my friends and I played a lot of games—games that ruined people's lives. Anyone could want revenge . . . anyone could want me—and now Emma—dead.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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In all honesty, this book is a bit slow. There's a lack of events happening and a lot of the plot happens inside Emma's or Sutton's head. Obviously, we're at a point in the story where many of her conclusions come from very little physical events and moreso the subtle words passed among the characters that are exacerbated to fit Emma/Sutton's own paranoia. The mix of inner dialogue and flashbacks paints the picture of Emma's mental state; she is a confused mess. In a genius way, it's as frustrating to the reader as it should be for our main character. This is honestly, Shepard's genius, creating a character in an extraneous situation that involves the reader in such a way that the reader ends up feeling similar emotions as to what the character is thinking. We're just as confused as Emma is. As shocking as some situations appear to be, readers may not be able to identify, but they can understand. Thankfully, the book does speed up throughout the second half.
The book is enumerated with witty one-liners (though not as many as the last book, or anything in the PLL series), deranged plot twists, and unfortunately a severe lack of character development. Shepard seems to be relying on Emma's "every-girl" quality; she fits any role that is demanded of her (as is stated many times in TLG1). Unfortunately, Shepard uses this as a cop-out on any real character development for the live twin, Emma. Although her inner dialogue has many anecdotal sidenotes, her character is not as deeply developed as it was when first introduced in the series. On the other hand, the only character development seems to be that of Sutton as she is the one we are learning more and more about. Lastly, the characterization is subpar at best. Many of the characters are one-dimensional and exhibit the emotional range of a rock. I know, that's because they're all suspects, blah-blah, the minimal amount of development may also be Shepard's strategy throughout this book. As stated before, Emma's mind is in a state of overload and confusion of her "new " life that she has inherited, maybe the one dimensional characters are just that to Emma herself, and we as readers experience that.
In conclusion, I would recommend this book for a quick read (took me <5 hours, with breaks in between). Fans of PLL and TLG1 may be slightly disappointed because of the lack of snark and character development and interaction. I have to say, reading a sequel that does not live up to its predecessor is slightly disappointing, but I'll take the loss to find out what happens next.
Finally, a shout-out to Amazon Prime for fulfilling my order and sending me the book, the DAY it was released.
And at the end of book two, we still don’t know who killed Sutter. I am resigned to buying all books in the series, but I’ll do so as I read them. In this book, we examine several suspects. Emma, and the ghostly Sutton, examine and reflect on the motives of all her friends, and even her sister Laurel. Suspects are vetted, trusted, and suspected again. The half paranormal pair examine jealous rivals. All of this sleuth work takes place with a background of unusual, dangerous, and cruel pranks that all characters seem to feel comfortable playing on each other, friend and foe alike.
And then, not a spoiler, at the end of book two yet another mysterious character appears. This is enjoyable reading, good writing, and I feel motivating for readers working with English as a second language.
On to book three.
I am enjoying this book because it is similar to Pretty Little Liars. This book is written better than the first and is an improvement from the Lying Game book. The Author starts to gain flow with her writing about half way though the 2nd book. You could actually start this series with the 2nd book in my opinion, although i am glad i read the first one.
I agree, that this book has a few situations that are a bit flawed, and a somewhat unrealistic. Really, not too far off from the situations in PPL. I like this series though, entertaining enough, a great, easy summer read. The ending was exciting and the 3rd book is going well so far. If you have read the 2nd book i would suggest finishing the series.
I would gladly read more from this Author; but it seems like, all of Sara Shepard's work happens to be a few versions of "mean girl" stories each with the same concept. I just feel like she wrote the same story a few different ways. She even uses the same names of characters that were in previous books. This is a fun author to read overall, it lacks substance and creativity. I will be on the look out for a new book with an entirely different plot. I would like to see what Ms. Shepard can come up with, but i am not expecting her to be an author that i will purchase countless novels from. So Sara, if you are reading this PLEASE give us fans something new and totally different!

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Millionaire tourist promised first-class treatment at Hotel Alpha
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – The world’s first space tourist, California millionaire Dennis Tito, checked into the international space station for a six-day stay Monday and got a warm welcome. ”I love space,” he said with a big grin.
He was promised first-class accommodations, at least by space standards.
”We are going to prepare everything for you – nice bed and warm food,” one of the Russian cosmonauts told him.
The Russian Soyuz capsule carrying Tito and two cosmonauts caught up with space station Alpha following a two-day chase that began with liftoff in Kazakstan. The hatches swung open and a voice called out: ”Welcome aboard!”
Soyuz commander Talgat Musabayev floated into the space station followed by the 60-year-old Tito, who looked exceedingly healthy. Tito beamed as he shook hands with the three space station residents and gave a thumbs-up. He wore the standard blue cosmonaut uniform.
”It was a great trip here,” said Tito, a financier who is paying up to $20 million for the round-and-round-the-world cruise. ”And I don’t know about this adaptation that they talk about. I’m already adapted. So I love space.”
With a laugh, Musabayev told Russian Mission Control – in Russian – that Tito ”looks younger, maybe 10 years younger now.” The cosmonaut added: ”Maybe going to space makes you younger.” The teasing almost certainly went right over Tito’s head; he does not speak Russian.
NASA, which had strenuously opposed Tito’s trip, broadcast his arrival, using the grainy images provided by Russian Mission Control. The three visitors’ main objective was accomplished as soon as they pulled up: delivering a fresh Soyuz lifeboat. They will leave Saturday night aboard the old Soyuz that has been docked at the space station for six months.
”We’re so glad that (they) are finally here, so we have guests in our house,” said space station commander Yuri Usachev.
Usachev and his American crewmates, Jim Voss and Susan Helms, had just said goodbye to their last guests the day before: seven space shuttle Endeavour astronauts who delivered and installed a giant robot arm, and helped fix a set of troublesome computers.
The three Alpha residents immediately held a safety briefing for Tito, Musabayev and cosmonaut Yuri Baturin and pointed out the fire extinguishers, oxygen masks and other emergency equipment. NASA insisted on an extra long briefing to reduce the risk of having an amateur on board.
For months, NASA had protested the Russians’ insistence on putting Tito aboard. NASA said Tito’s presence would jeopardize safety and interrupt the crew’s work. The Russians argued that he had trained for months as a cosmonaut.
Just four days before Saturday’s launch, NASA capitulated and signed off on his space station visit. But first, Tito had to agree that he would pay for anything he breaks and that neither he nor his family would sue NASA if he gets hurt or killed. He was also instructed to stay out of the U.S. sections of the space station unless escorted. He agreed to that, too.
Another point of contention is that Russia is getting all of the money even though Tito is aboard a jointly owned space station. NASA said it may seek recompense from the Russians, possibly a barter of some sort.
”I’m just a customer,” Tito said before his flight. ”If they want to take the money and open up orphanages, that’s their business.”
Tito – a longtime space enthusiast and one-time rocket scientist – endured a two-day ride in a cramped capsule and is being fed plain space food.
”I’m not coming up for comfort. To me, the big challenges are the adaptation of space,” he said. He added: ”I’m ready to get my hands dirty.”
Tito plans to focus on Earth observations and photography during his visit.
NASA has relieved the station residents of almost all their duties in order to keep an eye on him.
”It may give them a little bit of a break because I know their pace will slow down with the tourist on board, because they just can’t afford to work 110 percent like they have been, with inexperienced people around,” said Kent Rominger, Endeavour’s commander.
Rominger said he is all for space tourism: ”It’s going to generate excitement, and I think that is the way to go for space travel, particularly for us at NASA.”
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I’m working with Method on their Clean Happy Campaign. In honor of their July video, Give Your Nose a Hug, I thought it would be fun to try to make my own sweet smelling salts that will give your nose (and whole body) a hug in the the warm bath. Super simple to make, it took 2 minutes!
Keep reading to see the full tutorial on making these sweet smelling bath salts yourself!
Add a couple drops of pink food coloring to ice cream salt or sea salt (about 1 cup). Then add about 4 drops of an essential oil. Whatever your favorite scent it. I used grapefruit I bought here
Mix and shake in a bag!
I poured it into a mason jar and made a pretty label with some mini stamps and fabric. Would make a great gift too!
What fragrance would you add to your bath salts? You can take a dishy personality test on Method’s Facebook page to find out your signature fragrance, and enter a sweepstakes to win a year’s supply of Method dish soap too!
My friends love getting these at gift given time they just tell me sent they want
When used in the bath, won’t the food coloring dye your skin?
Such a sweet idea, would also be a nice present to someone!
will keep this one in my bookmarks for nice ideas 🙂
i would make orange smelling because all I have is orange right now.
This would make a great gift, Liz! I love the idea–and the stamped detail on the top of the jar is so pretty!
it’s a good idea!! I love it!!!
This is LOVELY. I do the labeling with my canning too! thank you for this.
Love this, definitely making as a gift at holiday time (or any time!)
Yes, would be a perfect (and easy) holiday gift!
I tried making some bath salts for a gift and they turned out okay the day I made them. Then they sat there for a few days as I got the rest of the gift together. Then they weren’t looking too hot haha I’ll def try this out!
Good to know, did you use a similar recipe? I’ll have to keep an eyes on this batch I made!
I saw this and made my own straight away. Rosemary and Lavender in a lilac colour. I added a few of the dried herbs alongside the essential oils. Love this project!
oh wonderful! so glad you tried it out and it worked
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War Thunder, the free-to-play vehicular combat game, has launched its first update of 2017. Called Assault, update 1.67 will add a kind of co-operative horde mode to the game for the first time and feature new maps, vehicles and animations.
Assault Mode will task small groups of players with defending a single location against waves of tanks or aircraft. Enemies will approach from all sides, and players will have to be strategic about where and how they maneuver. Pilots will have an even tougher time, as wave after wave of enemy bombers at different altitudes will pound the area.
A new arcade multiplayer map, called Guiana Highlands, is a fantastical plateau cut through with deep canyons. The cloud layer is actually below ground level, which sits at 6,000 feet. It promises some intense dogfighting action, with a potential Death Star trench run going off in almost every direction. Other new maps include Bastogne, the site of the famous Battle of the Bulge, and the Pacific theater’s Phang Nga. Those additions bring the game’s total to more than 80 maps.
There are 19 new vehicles, including tanks, self-propelled guns and aircraft. The most notable is the American A-26 invader. With 14 forward-facing .50-caliber machine guns and huge racks of dumb-fire rockets, it promises to be one of the most devastating close air support vehicles in the game. The classic Ju-87 Stuka and the Supermarine Spitfire also feature completely reworked models with new animations.
Finally, the game is getting a modest graphics overhaul. In particular, aircraft will now feature fully animated engines. Blue-hot flashes will erupt from exhaust ports, and vary depending on how hard the engine is working.
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Best Course for Iranian Nuclear Talks: Take it Slow, Experts Say
Roy Gutman, McClatchy Newspapers – April 22, 2012
After 15 months of rising tensions and fears of military confrontation, the foreign policy chief of the European Union sat down for dinner April 13 with the personal representative of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at the Iranian consulate, not far from Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar.
Netanyahu Warns of Islamist, Nuclear “Marriage,” Welt Reports
Niklas Magnusson, Bloomberg – April 22, 2012
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the greatest threat to world peace is “the marriage of a militant Islamist regime with nuclear weapons,” including Iran developing the bomb or the Taliban seizing power in Pakistan, Welt am Sonntag reported
Military Chief: Israel Increases Covert Options
Associated Press – April 22, 2012
Israel’s military chief of staff says he has ordered his forces to step up covert operations in enemy countries.
Ex-National Security Adviser: No Apologies to Israel Over Iran’s Nuke Program
Ben Birnbaum, Washington Times – April 20, 2012
President Obama’s former national security adviser says the U.S. has no reason to apologize to Israel for its handling of Iran and notes that the U.S. has been able to “contain” other nations that have acquired nuclear weapons.
Iran’s Parchin Complex: Why Are Nuclear Inspectors So Focused on it?
Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor – April 20, 2012
Parchin. In the annals of Iran’s controversial nuclear program, the sprawling military base southeast of Tehran may hold clues to past weapons-related work – or it may not.
Nuclear Weapon Reductions Must Be Part of Strategic Analysis
Henry Kissinger and Brent Scowcroft, Washington Post – April 22, 2012
A New START treaty reestablishing the process of nuclear arms control has recently taken effect. Combined with reductions in the U.S. defense budget, this will bring the number of nuclear weapons in the United States to the lowest overall level since the 1950s. The Obama administration is said to be considering negotiations for a new round of nuclear reductions to bring about ceilings as low as 300 warheads. Before momentum builds on that basis, we feel obliged to stress our conviction that the goal of future negotiations should be strategic stability and that lower numbers of weapons should be a consequence of strategic analysis, not an abstract preconceived determination.
Reports Cast Doubt on European Missile Defense
Desmond Butler, Associated Press – April 21, 2012
Major delays, cost overruns and critical technological problems are plaguing a missile defense system designed to protect the United States and Europe from an Iranian attack, Pentagon advisers and government investigators say about one of President Barack Obama’s top military programs.
Restore Commitment to Nuclear Modernization
Senators Kyl, Corker, and Ayotte, Politico – April 22, 2012
President Barack Obama’s fiscal year 2013 budget request to modernize our nation’s aging nuclear weapons and laboratories falls about $370 million short of what the Senate deemed necessary when it supported the 2010 New START treaty.
New Evidence for the Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty
Hazel O’Leary, U-T San Diego – April 19, 2012
More than 50 world leaders met recently in South Korea to address the challenges posed by the buildup and spread of nuclear weapons. As President Barack Obama noted, success depends on a multilayered strategy, including implementation of a global, verifiable treaty banning nuclear weapons testing.
An Arms Race at Arm’s Length
Daniel Politi, New York Times – April 20, 2012
As India celebrated on Thursday the successful launching of Agni V, a long-range ballistic missile capable of reaching Beijing and carrying a nuclear weapon, much of the world yawned. Is it ignoring a growing arms race in Asia at its peril?
N.Korea Warns of “Special Actions” Soon
Associated Press – April 23, 2012
North Korea’s military vowed Monday to launch unspecified “special actions” soon meant to reduce South Korea’s conservative government and media companies “to ashes” in less that four minutes, the an escalation of its recent threats.


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Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, who shares an endearing relationship with his mother Neetu Kapoor, makes the most ideal husband, according to a recent survey.
As many as 72 percent Indian women, surveyed by online matrimony site shaadi.com, chose Ranbir as the "ideal husband" due to his closeness with his mother.
The poll was taken by over 24,000 Indians, and as many as 63.84 percent respondents believed that Ranbir's former girlfriend Deepika Padukone was the best match for the actor.
Also, 62 percent women agreed that 'Mama's boys' would indeed make great nurturing and patient husbands.
"There was a time when people thought Mama's Boys wouldn't make good husbands, but the trend seems to have changed now as per the poll. The poll indicates that when a woman has brought up her son well and he is kind to her, he makes better relationships," Gourav Rakshit, chief operating officer, Shaadi.com, said in a statement.
"For women, marrying a Mama's Boy, as it is often referred to, may lead to a patient and understanding husband," he added.
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Allahabad High Court imposed a fine of Rs 1 Crore on UP government
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03 September 2016 Current Affairs: The Uttar Pradesh government landed in trouble as the Allahabad High Court penalised it with a fine of Rs 1 Crore. The fine was imposed following the land acquisition matter of Loni, Ghaziabad. The Allahabad High Court ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to deposit the fine in the Court before September 15, 2016. Also, the next date of hearing is the same as the deadline.
Justice Tarun Agarwala and Justice Vipin Sinha headed the bench which passed the order of penalty while hearing a petition filed some residents of Loni, Ghaziabad.
About 105 acres of land of Noor Nagar and Loni, Ghaziabad was acquired for UPSIDC in the year 1973. However, there was no award made for the acquisition to the land owners and any physical possession was not done as well.
Earlier, the land owners had filed petitions before the High Court which gave decision in 2014 with a direction to the state government to exempt the land from acquisition. However by the impugned order instead of exemption of the land the state authority directed to the land acquisition officer to take recourse to acquire the land under the new land acquisition act of 2013.
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- 1 You’ll Be Sure to Shine with Metallic Eyes
- 2 Try a Smokey Eye for a Feminine Look
- 3 Try a Cute Face Painting Look
- 4 Go for a Cat Eye for Drama and Vintage Vibe
- 5 Try Some Neon Lipstick, Just for Fun
- 6 Face Lace is Definitely the Way to Go
- 7 Glitter Girl
- 8 Starry Night
- 9 Peacock Feather Eyelashes
- 10 Glitter Tears
- 11 Rainbow Eyeshadow
- 12 Creative Face Crown
- 13 Trending Searches
- 14 Which festival makeup look will you be rocking?
Get ready to rock your festival look like a true star! Music festivals are not only about the incredible tunes and captivating performances – they’re also the perfect playground for expressing your unique style through bold and vibrant makeup. From metallic eyes that make you shine like a rock star to face lace designs that leave everyone talking, there’s a festival makeup look for every adventurous soul. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of festival makeup, providing you with exciting tutorials and inspiration to help you create unforgettable looks at your next music extravaganza. So, grab your brushes and let’s dive into a world of creativity and self-expression!
You’ll Be Sure to Shine with Metallic Eyes
Metallic eyes are a perfect choice for music festivals as they allow you to stand out and exude a rock star vibe. Whether you opt for a gold, silver, or bronze look, the source provides a tutorial video that guides you through the process. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can achieve a stunning metallic eye makeup that will leave a lasting impression. Are you ready to shine like a star at your next music festival?
Try a Smokey Eye for a Feminine Look
If you want to embrace your feminine side and add a touch of allure to your festival makeup, a soft smokey eye is the way to go. This makeup technique allows you to apply a bit more makeup than usual, creating a captivating and captivating look. The source offers a video tutorial that simplifies the smokey eye process, making it accessible even to beginners. Get ready to captivate the attention of the crowd with your enchanting and alluring festival makeup!
Try a Cute Face Painting Look
Music festivals are the perfect occasion to unleash your inner flower child and experiment with playful and fun face paint. With the source’s tutorial, you can learn how to create adorable face paint designs, such as flowers or patches of blooms. These designs will add a youthful and whimsical touch to your festival look, making you appear vibrant and ready for anything. Want to paint a fun and creative design on your face? This tutorial will guide you every step of the way!
Go for a Cat Eye for Drama and Vintage Vibe
If you’re searching for a makeup look that combines drama and a vintage vibe, a cat eye is the way to go. This classic style can be easily achieved with the help of the source’s tutorial video. By following the step-by-step instructions, you’ll master the art of creating a flawless cat eye in no time. Embrace the spirit of past generations and become the loveliest dancer under the music stage lights with this captivating festival makeup look!
Try Some Neon Lipstick, Just for Fun
Add a pop of fun and playfulness to your festival makeup by rocking neon lipstick. Neon shades are perfect for music festivals, as they help you stand out in the best way possible. Whether you prefer vibrant pinks, bold oranges, or daring greens, the source’s festival makeup tutorial provides all the tools and techniques you need to achieve the perfect neon lip look. Let your lips be the vibrant focal point of your festival style!
Face Lace is Definitely the Way to Go
If you’re looking for a unique and eye-catching festival look, face lace is a fantastic option. Similar to face paint, face lace allows you to adorn your face with intricate lace patterns. The result is a stunning and attention-grabbing festival makeup that will have everyone talking. Don’t worry if you haven’t heard of face lace before – the source’s tutorial will walk you through the process, helping you achieve a flawless and mesmerizing festival look!
When it comes to festival essentials, glitter is a must-have. The source provides a tutorial that demonstrates how easy it is to create a dazzling glitter look. Apply glitter around your tear duct area and outer eyes, embracing the messy and playful nature of glitter application. Let your inner sparkle shine and become the glitter girl everyone admires at the music festival!
Elevate your festival makeup to celestial heights with a starry night look. Using silver paint and silver stars, you can create a funky and eye-catching festival style. Accentuate your collarbone, nose, and cupids bow with extreme highlights, and draw a line down your nose for added flair. The tutorial also recommends placing silver stars under your eyes and in the corner of your eyes for an ethereal and enchanting finish. Get ready to showcase one of the best Coachella-inspired makeup looks ever!
Peacock Feather Eyelashes
Make a dramatic statement at your next music festival with peacock feather eyelashes. This fun and exaggerated festival look will make you the center of attention. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to attach teal peacock feathers to fake lashes and suggests using lash curlers to ensure a balanced appearance. Embrace the boldness of this festival makeup look and prepare to turn heads wherever you go!
Glitter unicorn tears are all the rage this festival season! Create a mesmerizing look with glitter cascading down your face, reminiscent of shimmering tears. Apply most of the glitter near your eyes and gradually lighten it as it streams down your face, just like tears welling up near your eyes and gently trickling down. Express your magical and emotional side with this enchanting festival makeup look!
Looking to add a burst of color to your festival makeup? A breathtaking rainbow eyeshadow look is the way to go. This tutorial showcases how to create stunning and vibrant rainbow eyes that will leave everyone in awe. To enhance the overall appearance, add glitter glue to your cheekbones and temple areas, and adorn your eyebrows with stick-on gems. Get ready to unleash your inner unicorn and showcase your vibrant festival spirit!
Creative Face Crown
Stand out from the crowd and embrace your creativity with an extreme festival look – the creative face crown. This step-by-step tutorial guides you through the process of painting a face crown and adding as much glitter and gems as your heart desires. Finish the look with bright blue lipstick and two space buns for a whimsical and out-of-this-world festival-ready appearance. Let your imagination soar and create a festival look that truly reflects your unique style!
The source also provides a section for trending searches, which highlights popular topics and search terms related to festival makeup and beauty. Exploring these trending searches can help you stay up-to-date with the latest festival makeup trends and inspirations. Discover what festival-goers are currently searching for and uncover new ideas to enhance your festival style!
Which festival makeup look will you be rocking?
Now that you’ve explored an array of festival makeup looks and tutorials, it’s time to choose the perfect style that resonates with your inner festival-goer. Whether you’re drawn to the allure of metallic eyes, the whimsy of face painting, or the drama of a cat eye, let your festival makeup be a reflection of your unique spirit. So, get creative, experiment with colors, and remember, the world is your glitter-filled canvas. Step into the spotlight with confidence and embrace the festival experience like never before. Which festival makeup look will you be rocking at your next music extravaganza? Share your choice below and let the magic of self-expression unfold!

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Here is another watch review contributed by Santtu M. I reviewed a previous model by this brand, the Ocean Diver watch here. See his review below:
Recon 5 is the new product from Prometheus, a rather new boutique brand with plenty of determination. This is their take on popular aviator theme. At the first glance I knew that Prometheus were not doing an other aviator, they were doing their adaptation of it. Watch has definite military vibe to it which comes from clean minimalistic dial, very easy to read markings and hands. It’s clear that Prometheus had a ambition when making design choices here. As they say them selves on their blog, this watch is a tribute to reconnaissance squadrons of the world and 5th squadron of US Airforce in special.
Hands on this watch bring images of military instruments to my mind and dial has made a bold move towards readability, nice amount of empty space. On dial you can clearly see “room” below 12 o’clock marker, which to me yells utilitarian design. Keeping the dial uncluttered helps reading the time, which is super easy to do at glance with this piece. Dial markings as well as hands are covered in super luminova which illuminate the dial nicely and gives this watch superb night readability.
What really sets this watch apart from most aviator watches is the unique way of incorporating contemporary military styling into classic aviator dial. And it’s not a simple cosmetic chance since it improves the readability of the watch quit nicely. For me this is one of the easiest reading watches out there, simple, clean and most of all utilitarian. Just what aviator watches should be about.
It’s clear that at Prometheus they have a mission of providing high bang for the buck ratio. Recon 5 has a Swiss Unitas 6497-1 with CÃ´tes de Genève finish inside and it does look good as you can see throe the display back. The movement choice also makes perfect sense in military oriented watch since the manually wound 6497-1 is known for robustness. Robustness is a feature that carries throughout the watch – evident in sapphire crystals (both of them) as well as usage of surgical steel as case material. This watch was build for durability and performance under stress in the cockpit. And priced aggressively at 269 euros. Still, it is a basic timepiece with a rough finishing that will probably give the watch a vintage feel. Regardless, Prometheus isn’t targeting IWC or Glashutte Original pilot watches, which is apparently by the price.
Watch case is brushed and surface finish is even and of good quality. This gives a nice contrast to oversize crown which is highly polished to mirror like finish. Overall the brushed finish is a one more touch to utilitarian feel that comes out of this watch from all angles. Case is water-resistant to 50 meters which is perfectly adequate for a watch meant for the skies.
Recon 5 is strapped with nice brown padded leather strap that’s super comfy on wrist. Lugs are 22mm which is a nice substantial size for a watch of this size (44mm with out the crown). All in all this watch is proportioned nicely, it has substantial size with out being huge or uncomfortable.
I must say that they have succeeded rather well bringing new fresh ideas to traditional design while still honoring it’s roots. Giving traditional aviator watch a modern new look with out being out of place. For many, this will be a way of getting a boutique brand Aviator style watch with a Swiss movement for a price lower than you’d expect.
Visit Prometheus watches here.

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Employees of the Anti-Smuggling and Customs Offenses Unit of the Customs Departments of Ferghana Region conducted an operational event in Margilan city, which prevented the offense of trafficking in mobile phones.
The fight against the illegal movement of drugs is always acute for customs officers.
Immediately upon arrival in Dushanbe, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rakhmon at the Palace of the Nation.
On 13 June 2019, a ceremony of awarding certificates to the winners of the contest of applied scientific and technical projects and innovative developments in the framework of the state scientific and technical program, scheduled for 2019-2021, took place and press conference dedicated to this topic was held.
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, taking part in the Bishkek summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, arrived in Dushanbe to attend the fifth summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia.
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev departed from Bishkek to Dushanbe.
A signing ceremony of documents took place following the Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.


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The styryl group of dyes has been used in cellular studies for over 20 years because of their solvatochromic and/or electrochromic properties. Here we report characterization of solubility and solvatochromic properties of a near infra-red styryl dye, styryl 11 or LDS 798. We have extended our studies to small unilamellar vesicles and lipid based nanoparticles and found that solvatochromic properties of this dye used in tandem with fluorescence correlation spectroscopy can be used to efficiently determine the diffusion coefficient and hence the size of the submicron lipid based particles. This technique has the potential to provide essential information about liposomal and vesicular structures and their movement in vitro and in situ.
- Aminostyryl quinolinum dye
- Fluorescence correlation Spectroscopy

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Modi Government Decided To Reduce GST Slab Rates - ABN
Thu, Jul 05, 2018, 11:24 AM
BJP govt has initiated corrective measures as a part of its strategy to get rid off the opposition raging from people. Govt has taken shocking decisions to increase the supporting prices of all the crops and to reduce GST. Inflation of petrol & diesel rates, demonetisation, GST and other schemes of centre have made people angry and to repent on supporting BJP in 2014. Even govt is not in a position to explain a single benefit out of its schemes which left people of all sections in dissatisfaction. How far BJP's corrective measures help it in 2019 is a big question now.

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Statutory review of the Water NSW Act 2014
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is conducting a five-year statutory review of the Water NSW Act 2014 (the Act). The review will help determine whether the Act is effective and whether it enables WaterNSW to deliver water in an efficient and safe manner.
About the Act
The Act establishes WaterNSW and sets out its objectives and functions. The Act enables WaterNSW to capture, store and deliver bulk water to customers across the State and to manage Greater Sydney’s drinking water catchment.
WaterNSW’s customers include irrigators and water utilities such as regional councils and Sydney Water. It does not provide drinking quality water direct to customers.
WaterNSW was created to bring together expertise on water quality, bulk water asset management and catchment management. By doing so, one of its aims was to improve quality and efficiency of services. Another purpose was to improve the government’s ability to anticipate, plan and react to water-quality issues and environmental concerns, such as droughts and floods.
WaterNSW’s main objectives are to:
- Capture, store and release water in an efficient, effective, safe and financially responsible manner
- Supply water in compliance with appropriate standards of quality
- Ensure that declared catchment areas and water management works in such areas are managed and protected so as to promote water quality, the protection of public health and public safety, and the protection of the environment
- Provide for the planning, design, modelling and construction of water storages and other water management works
- Maintain and operate its works efficiently and economically and in accordance with sound commercial principles.
Have your say
We are encouraging your submissions on the Act by emailing email@example.com using the subject line ‘WaterNSW Act review’.
We may refer to submissions in our final report. We may also make your submission publicly available unless you indicate that would like us to keep all or part of it confidential.
Submissions close on Wednesday 30 September 2020.


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JAKARTA (THE JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - A drug trafficker believed to be linked to a Malaysian syndicate was shot dead while seven other members of the group were arrested in a series of raids across North Sumatra and Aceh, Indonesian officials said on Monday (April 2).
The raids were carried out by personnel from Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency (BNN), North Sumatra police, Aceh police and the Customs and Excise Office between Wednesday to Saturday last week.
BNN chief Commmissioner General Heru Winarko said the suspected drug dealer from Aceh, named Murtala, was shot dead after resisting arrest.
"The syndicate's modus operandi in distributing drugs is by pretending to deliver fruits from Aceh to Medan," Heru said in a news conference at BNN's North Sumatra office.
The BNN had received a tip from a member of the public on the alleged activities of the syndicate.
In the raids, security personnel confiscated 44.7 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and 58,000 ecstasy pills from Malaysia that were allegedly heading to Medan, North Sumatra.
The suspects could face life in prison or the death penalty if found guilty of violating the 2009 law on narcotics.


I would recheck your work and make sure there are no vacuum leaks. Also, check for fuel pressure to make sure the regulator is steady. FInally, have you heard any noise from the catylatic converter (ratteling, hissing.) I wounder if it is starting to plug.
Let me know what you find.
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Medical marijuana centers without a state license get a reprieve, for now
Medical marijuana provisioning centers that were in danger of being shut down on Thursday will now not have to close their doors.
A judge ruled an October 31 state licensing deadline will not be enforced. The state had moved up the date from December 15.
No provisioning centers in Lansing have received licenses. That’s because the city needs to approve them first – but the process is tied up in appeals. That means without a longer deadline Lansing would be without any provisioning centers.
Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope says he’s relieved because granting licenses is a lengthy process.
“It's going to take time to get it right,” he says.
Swope says he hopes to grant city licenses by mid December.
Jeff Hank of the group MI Legalize says this is an example of checks and balances at its best.
“The judicial branch saved safe patient access and the continued payment by cannabis taxpayers for the state of Michigan which benefits the entire state,” says Hank.
Any upcoming closure deadlines will be debated during a November hearing.
The city of Lansing has also filed a lawsuit against the state over closure deadlines.


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What’s the distinction between hemp seed oil and CBD oil? Aren’t they the thing that is same? They are concerns we hear most of the time at SaBaiDee . Therefore, in the place of responding to each of you independently, allow this short article explain the intricacies amongst the two, the differences in the way they each are employed, and the rest you must know whenever speaking about hemp seed oil and CBD oil.
The difference between hemp seed oil and CBD oil comes down to this; hemp seed oil is squeezed from the seed of hemp plants if you want the quick answer. Its highly nutritionally beneficial and it is widely used in cooking. CBD oil, on the other hand, is extracted through the plants (or buds) of hemp flowers. Scientific studies are showing CBD oil to become a feasible treatment plan for a wide variety of health conditions.
That’s the basic principles but there are many more nuances to have the head around before you certainly comprehend the distinction between hemp seed oil and CBD oil. The area that is first should concentrate on is describing just what hemp is.
Hemp is cannabis
That’s right. Hemp is cannabis. In reality, hemp is merely a true title provided to particular types of cannabis which can be lawfully grown under licence generally in most nations around the globe, like the U.S.
They have been appropriate as they do not create a lot of THC, which can be the chemical in cannabis that will induce intoxication. Hemp, consequently, can not be used or abused to get ‘high’.
Hemp is in fact typically grown for the fibre and seed. Created from its stalk, hemp fiber is among the strongest fibres that are natural the earth. This has utilized extensively for the past reputation for mankind, being utilised as paper, textiles and rope. Read more

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The most extensive analysis ever of nutrient content in organic vs conventionally-produced foods has just been published in the British Journal of Nutrition. It shows that organic crops are much higher in antioxidants and lower in toxic heavy metals. Read More
Definitive conclusions drawn on organic vs conventional crops
These findings contradict those of an earlier, often quoted, 2009 UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) commissioned study which found ‘there were no substantial differences or significant nutritional benefits from organic food.’ However the FSA study based its conclusions on only 46 publications while this latest meta-analysis is based on data from 343 peer-reviewed publications on the differences between organic and conventional produce. Time has been the big difference, and there are now many more studies in this field then there were five years ago.
Organic crops up to 60% higher in antioxidants
The Newcastle University team have shown that organic crops are up to 60% higher in key antioxidants. They also found that a switch to eating organic food would provide additional antioxidants, equivalent to eating between 1-2 extra portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
Significantly lower levels of toxic heavy metals were found in organic crops. These include cadmium, lead and mercury
The authors say:
“Our results are highly relevant and significant and will help both scientists and consumers sort through the often conflicting information currently available on the nutrient density of organic and conventional plant-based foods.”
“The organic vs non-organic debate has rumbled on for decades now but the evidence from this study is overwhelming – that organic food is high in antioxidants and lower in toxic metals and pesticides.”
Read the full Newcastle University press release here.


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Kate Beckinsdale is a vampire "death dealer" who just takes it out on lycans (read:werewolves) in this dark gothed out city. When it becomes clear that the wolves are stalking a human for some reason, she defies her annoying,sexually harrassing, vaguely trent reznor looking, vampire boss and investigates on her own to find that the wolves are trying to make a vampire/wolf hybrid and royally piss off all the old racist vampire types.
Everything bad you've heard about this film is true. So is everything good you've heard. It really depends on a) You being able to suspend your disbelief mightily even within well-worn vampiric film conventions b) being able to put up with exceptionally… Read more


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I'm seeking a long-term alpha reader who can provide constructive feedback as I write my drafts. An alpha reader sees drafts before critique partners and beta readers—they see the roughest of rough drafts as the novel is written.
Cheerleading is nice (and appreciated), but I want more to better myself as a writer.
Things you'll pay attention to include, but aren't limited to, the following:
- Magic system
- Overall plot
- Anything underdeveloped with my storytelling elements?
- Plot holes
- You must be in good standing within the author community
- Must be willing to sign an NDA and promise not to share spoilers
- Will not disparage the brand
I'm looking for an alpha reader who:
- Loves fantasy and paranormal romance
- Is an avid reader (we're talking 80 + books a year)
- Enjoys reading first person present tense
- Likes reading why choose romances (where there are multiple love interests and the FMC doesn't have to choose and can keep them all)
- Is over 18, as I write spicy, open-door scenes
- Is familiar with various book tropes and the expectations of the genre (such as enemies to lovers, one bed in an inn, why choose (formerly known as reverse harem romances), etc)
- Can read passages up to 5,000 words and provide in-line commentary within 48 hours
- Open to bouncing ideas off of you
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I remember when I first heard about Star Trek: The Animated Series. It was the early 80s, and I seem to recall having received a Best of Trek book one Xmas or birthday. It was a compilation of some of the most popular articles and stories from Trek magazine, an unofficial Star Trek fanzine. Inside it was this pull-out order card, that offered painted cells from The Animated Series (just called Star Trek at the time) for sale.
I was dumbstruck by these images. There were two whole seasons of a Star Trek show that I hadn’t seen. That was impossible for me to believe. And cartoons, like all kids my age, were my jam. When was this, where was this, how had I missed this? When the original animated series was being broadcast, there were only three channels on the dial of my television, and Saturday mornings, I could watch the live action series, and had never even contemplated that there was another option.
Of course, since it’s release to DVD and Blu-Ray, I’ve seen each episode a number of times, and enjoyed them immensely, and got caught up in a debate that is now almost defunct. Is it canon? The series featured the original writers and actors, how could it not be? Sure the animation budget necessitated the creation of things like the life-belt as opposed to spacesuits, but everything else, surely was canon? There’s the introduction of the holodeck, Kirk’s middle name, Uhura taking the center seat, and Spock’s story from his youth, all of which have impacted the Trek universe.
That argument is now pretty much moot thanks to the new animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks, which not only features alien beings that first appeared in TAS (The Animated Series) but even other series had made tentative tie-ins with it. So it totally counts! And on top of that, it kept Trek alive in a time when it was truly building up its syndication momentum and allowing our journeys with the U.S.S. Enterprise to continue, until she leapt to the big screen in 1979.
Over the course of two seasons, the Emmy winning show (Trek’s first) allowed Captain Kirk (William Shatner), Spock (Leonard Nimoy) and McCoy (DeForest Kelley) to boldly go, exploring strange worlds and new civilizations. And it looked gorgeous doing it.
Animation freed up the imagination in terms of the creation of aliens, vessels, planets, and stories, but there were still budget constraints, which made it necessary to find work arounds, while still presenting Star Trek stories.
Authors Harvey and Schepis take us through all of these things in their in-depth exploration of the series, in the gorgeously illustrated, Star Trek: The Official Guide to The Animated Series, available now from Simon & Schuster. The art, the layout, the design of the book itself feels wonderfully 70s future retro.
Their labor of love takes us through the backstory of the series creation, its production (how many voices did James Doohan (Scotty) do anyway?), how it was created, how it came together, and how its creator, Gene Roddenberry, and showrunner Dorothy Fontana saw it as continuation of The Original Series. From there, they take us through each episode, breaking down its story, its production, its bloopers, it’s tie-ins to the live-action show, and a database of things that are introduced in that episode.
Filled with recovered memos, interviews, stunning production and artwork, including reproduced cells, it’s a gorgeous book that gives us a long overdue look at this series, that some fans knew nothing about, and now has become a beloved part of the franchise.
The authors definitely have a sense of humor about the show, as well as Star Trek in general, and it comes out exactly where you would expect a fan to make a comment. But it’s not meant to ridicule, it’s to poke gentle fun at something we all love. This is a book that I not only read cover to cover, but know that I will revisit it countlessly. It makes me long for new series of classic Trek, animated or not, and the sheer wonder of discovering new stories with these characters.
I truly do love my Trek.
This is a guide that will appeal to all Trek fans, young and old, and like all Star Trek, may inspire. It definitely makes me want to draw out my own sketchbook and create, while watching The Animated Series all over again, knowing all the ins and outs of the series thanks to this highly enjoyable book.
And while I never got my hands on any of those animated cells I came across on that order pullout so long ago, I can delve into the art and the images of The Animated Series any time I like with this fantastic book, and I will continue to boldly go…
Check out Star Trek: The Official Guide to The Animated Series, one of countless Trek titles available from Simon & Schuster! Beam one up today!


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Anti-Corruption Manifesto: Make Business Part of the Solution
By Andrew Wilson
Joining business and civil society leaders around the world to explain why tackling corruption matters, CIPE’s acting Executive Director Andrew Wilson stresses the need to make business part of the solution. CIPE is one of the many organizations contributing to the Anti-Corruption Manifesto to world leaders organized by Transparency International in the lead up to the Anti-Corruption Summit, London, 2016.
Read the Wilson’s full statement as well as those of other business and civil society leaders on the Anti-Corruption Manifesto website.


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The Classical and Hellenistic Economy and the “Paleo-Balkan” Hinterland. A Case Study of the Iron Age “Hellenized Settlements”
(Belgrade : Institute for Balkan Studies, Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, 2012)
Dozens of similar fortified settlements exhibiting a familiarity with some Greek building techniques and traditions existed in some parts of the Balkans during the Iron Age, especially from the fifth to third century BC. ...

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The Photographers’ Gallery
Located in the heart of Soho, the Photographers’ Gallery is the largest public gallery in London dedicated to photography and hosts a programme of internationally acclaimed exhibitions.
With five floors of exhibition space the gallery is able to accommodate dinners and receptions of every size surrounded by unique exhibitions content. The style of the space is highly contemporary, creating an inspiring and artistic environment within which to host your event.
Banner Image: © Oliver Duncan