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Let Inga Tell You: The Grandma Scam
By Inga
Nov. 4, 2015 3:39 PM PT
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The voice on the other end of the phone couldn't have been more enthusiastic. "Hi grandma!" said a late teen-early 20-ish voice.
It definitely wasn't one of my grandsons, the oldest of whom is seven.
"I'm sorry," I said politely. "But I think you have the wrong number." I was about to hang up when he says, "I knew you wouldn't recognize my voice. I'm sick. In fact that's why I'm calling." He coughs for effect.
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And in a flash I knew: grandma scam! While it would have been tempting to just hang up, this suddenly seemed a lot more interesting than paying the property tax bill online, which I'd been doing at the time.
"So which grandson are you?" I say, deciding to play along.
"Geesh, grandma, you don't know?"
"Timmy?" I say.
"Yes, Timmy," he replies. "Here's the problem. I went to Mexico for the weekend with some friends and got really sick. And now they won't let me out of the hospital if I don't pay the bill in cash. Mom and Dad didn't know I was going and they would just kill me. (Pause.) You've always been my favorite grandma."
Woo-hoo! This script was right out of the AARP Senior Scam Playbook. Now I was intrigued.
"So how much do you need?" I said.
"$2,000," says my fake grandson Timmy. "I know it's a lot of money, but I promise I'll pay you back." Another pause and a voice of contrition, "I've learned my lesson."
"Are you sure they won't take your medical insurance?" I inquire.
Timmy starts to sound a tad annoyed. "I already asked. Cash or nothing." He decides to up the ante. "My friends are leaving this afternoon to drive back so if I can't get out, they'll leave me behind." Upping the ante some more: "I've heard they put people in jail who can't pay their bills down here." Cranking up the ante to Defcon3: "I'm really scared."
"Don't worry, sweetie," I say in best faux-caring grandma voice. "Just tell me how I get the money to you."
If one could hear a happy dance across optical fiber, this would have been it. "Can you wire it to me via Western Union?" he gushes, that rasp in his voice temporarily gone. "Just go to WesternUnion.com. It's really easy. Have you got something to write with?" (Pause.) "You really are the best grandma ever."
Oops! The property tax line is about to time me out. Don't want to have to start all over again. As much fun as this has been, it's time to wrap up TimmyGate.
"You know, Timmy," I say, "You've never been my favorite grandson. In fact, I've never really liked you at all." And I hung up.
Burning questions consumed me for the rest of the day after this phone call. The first being: how does anyone actually fall for this scam? There were dozens of specific questions I could have asked him that would have exposed him as a fake. I've read that the truly artful grandma scammers have done a little research, sometimes found out the names of the actual grandchildren, maybe even their birthdays, or their parents' names. Maybe the family pet.
But this little dweeb hadn't even bothered and was hoping to deflect questions with aspersions on grandma's love for him. Get HER to come up with the right name. I have to say that as a grandma scammer, he wasn't very good. My one shot at grandma scamdom and I get an amateur.
Further online research on the subject suggests that the reason the grandma scam works is that grandparents are desperate to hear from their deadbeat grandkids, regardless of the excuse. Saying "I love you" is the closer.
That people still fall for the much-publicized Nigerian scam is even more baffling. Have they been living under a rock? (Or have the brains of one?) A wealthy Nigerian prince/businessman sends total strangers an e-mail (I've received dozens) and wants to give them $10 million all for the minor inconvenience of letting the prince/businessman use your U.S. bank account to transfer some of his funds out of his war-torn country.
But my other burning question about "Timmy" was: how did he get my number? Is AARP selling us out? Is there a list of grandmas you can buy on the Internet at grammy-scam.com? Or do they just cold call until they get a woman who sounds old? (I DO NOT SOUND OLD!)
I would have loved to have asked him before I hung up, "So Timmy, I'll actually wire you $50 if you tell me how you got my number." But he would never have told me. And I would never have sent the $50 anyway.
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Victory! Nepal Is Ending The World's Largest Sacrifice Event
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In an act of compassion and progress, Nepal is banning the largest animal sacrifice ritual in the world.
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You've probably heard about China's annual Yulin Dog Meat festival, but do you know about Nepal's Gadhimai slaughter festival?
According to Times of India, the event, which has taken place every five years for the past three centuries, has seen temple grounds awash with the blood of animals slaughtered in the name of 'tradition'. Thanks to activists' efforts, however, the event has been officially retired.
Said Ram Chandra Shah, chairman of the Nepal Gadhimai temple trust:
"The Gadhimai Temple Trust hereby declares our formal decision to end animal sacrifice. With your help, we can ensure Gadhimai 2019 is free from bloodshed. Moreover, we can ensure Gadhimai 2019 is a momentous celebration of life … For every life taken, our heart is heavy. The time has come to transform an old tradition. The time has come to replace killing and violence with peaceful worship and celebration."
The decision is a result of rigorous negotiations and campaigning by Animal Welfare Network Nepal (AWNN) and Humane Society International/India. By no means is their work over, however. Activists must convince and educate devotees of the significant change in the years leading up to the next festival.
Gauri Maulekhi, HSI/India consultant and Trustee who petitioned India's Supreme Court against the movement of animals from India to Nepal for the festival, told the press:
"This is a tremendous victory for compassion that will save the lives of countless animals. The HSI/India was heartbroken to witness the bloodshed at Gadhimai, and we have worked hard to help secure this ban on future sacrifice."
Activists can feel good about their contributions, as an end to the Gadhimai festival means that hundreds of thousands of water buffalo, goats, chickens and other animals will be saved from a brutal death by bludgeoning or decapitation.
Of course, individuals with the Temple Trust must also be commended for their bravery. It is no easy feat to break tradition and doing so requires courage.
Said Manoj Gautam, founding member of AWNN and campaigner against the Gadhimai festival:
"We applaud the temple committee's decision to end this mass slaughter of innocent animals and hope that they will continue to support us in our future endeavours for protecting animals in the country. The AWNN's progressive move to work directly with the temple committee, with Humane Society International/India's support has been the key that changed the whole face of the campaign and is the reason for the achievement we have now."
In addition to banning the sacrifice of animals at the temple and finding a new use for the arena where it was once conducted, the Gadhimai temple committee also vowed to campaign against animal sacrifice. In its statement, the committee promised to, along with its priest, Magal Chaudhary Tharu, "actively promote and campaign against animal sacrifice and notify the public about their decision to end animal sacrifice."
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Megyn Kelly is taking a stand against Alex Jones after a teaser of their interview was released, causing The Sandy Hook Promise to give her the boot.
The outspoken journalist released a statement in her defense on Tuesday, saying: "I find Alex Jones' suggestion that Sandy Hook was a 'hoax' as personally revolting as every other rational person does."
As RadarOnline.com has reported, Kelly received harsh backlash via Twitter from family members of Sandy Hook victims, as well as from critics who claim that by airing the interview, both she and her network are legitimizing the views of a man who suggested that the killing of 26 people at the Connecticut elementary school in 2012 was a setup.
The criticism escalated to the point that NBC advertiser JP Morgan Chase announced they will be pulling their ads from the network.
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CORRECTED-EBRD set to approve TAP loan in boost for developers -sources
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By Nina Chestney and Stephen Jewkes
LONDON/MILAN, July 4 (Reuters) - A major European development bank is likely to approve a loan for the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) gas project on Wednesday, raising hopes among its developers that Italy's new government will not stand in its way, sources said.
Italy's environment minister said last month the project was under review, raising fears among TAP's developers that Rome would demand major changes to the pipeline's route, which is set to land at a seaside resort in southern Italy.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)'s board of directors, of which Italy is a member, is meeting in London to approve a direct loan of up to 500 million euros ($583 million) for TAP, the sources familiar with the matter said.
TAP, the final leg of a $40 billion project called the Southern Gas Corridor to transport gas from central Asia to western Europe, is a cornerstone of the European Union's energy security policy to wean the bloc off Russian gas supplies.
It would be the first non-Russian gas pipeline to supply Europe since Algeria's Medgaz link nearly a decade ago.
An EBRD official told Reuters in February that a direct loan of up to 500 million euros and a syndicated loan of up to 700 million would be allocated to the 4.5 billion euro TAP project this year, subject to internal approvals.
The syndicated loan is likely to be provided to TAP later this month, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, but the exact amount has not yet been agreed with other lenders.
TAP will transport up to 10 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year from the Azeri Shah Deniz II field in Azerbaijan to Italy by 2020.
Over the past year, ongoing local opposition in Italy has caused delays and raised concerns the project could miss deadlines and even be rerouted.
Italy's new government, a ruling coalition of anti-establishment parties, has said the pipeline is an environmental danger and unnecessary given Italy's excess gas capacity.
However, sources familiar with the matter said that despite the comments made recently, Italy was unlikely to object to the loan at the board meeting.
It was not possible to get an immediate comment from Rome.
The far-right League, a member of Italy's ruling coalition, is in favour of the pipeline.
A spokeswoman for TAP said the company "continues to engage positively with the Italian government". If the EBRD's loan decision is delayed, she added, TAP's shareholders will continue to finance the project.
TAP shareholders include oil group BP, Italy's Snam , Belgium's Fluxys and Spain's Enagás .
The European Union's energy chief said the EU has been arguing the case for TAP with the new Italian government.
"We are ready to engage and provide all the good arguments that this project is good for Italy and good for the European Energy Union," European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic told Reuters.
The United States also supports the Southern Gas Corridor as it reduces Europe's reliance on Russian gas.
Earlier this year, the European Investment Bank approved a 1.5 billion euro loan for TAP. Some environmental groups have criticised both banks' funding of TAP due to the environmental impact of the pipeline and human rights issues in Azerbaijan. ($1 = 0.8580 euros) (Reporting by Nina Chestney in LONDON, Alissa de Carbonnel in BRUSSELS and Stephen Jewkes in MILAN, editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)


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Immerse yourself in one of the most unique productions touring the world. Celtic Illusion, the Irish dance and grand illusion sensation that has taken Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada and the USA by storm and will celebrate its 10 year anniversary with a nationwide tour of Australia in 2021.
Even fans who have seen our previous shows won't dare miss the Reimagined tour that is set to raise the bar once again. This exhilarating production has broken barriers by fusing unparalleled art forms and is more spectacular than ever before.
A breathtaking array of experiences, fusing Irish Dance, Magic and influential flavours of Fosse, Michael Jackson, with a Broadway style. Celtic Illusion is a show like no other.
The Reimagined tour features new spellbinding illusions and choreography, alongside a musical score that will either make you cry or send shivers down your spine.
Starring the multi-talented former lead dancer of Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance and star illusionist Anthony Street, with Georgia May, a marvel in both dance and illusion. These impeccable performers lead a cast of champion dancers recruited from renowned productions across the world, such as Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, into a theatrical masterpiece that will have you mesmerised from the moment the curtain is raised.
Celtic Illusion Reimagined will surpass your expectations and leave you wanting more.
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Now the GPOOE™ is getting questions about Florida's recruiting – on the NFL Network, of all places. He gave an impassioned response.
… There has been some criticism of Urban Meyer that he didn't get Tebow prepared for the NFL. Host Rich Eisen asked Tebow if other SEC schools would use that to recruit negatively.
"They can just worry about trying to come back and beat Florida — that's what they need to worry about," Tebow said. "To defend coach Meyer and to defend Florida — he has taught his players over the last six-eight years the best of any coach in the country. You look at his players once they actually get on a team — they know football. We teach football. We teach schemes. We teach concepts that relate to the next level.
I don't think "translate" means what he thinks it means. At least if he means it in the sense of "destined to become a major contributor on Sundays".
UPDATE: By the way, it's probably worth mentioning that the schedule for this year's SEC Media Days is out and the conference has thoughtfully scheduled Corch Meyers' session for the first day. I can already smell a reader poll on the over/under for Tebow questions.
Jimmy Sexton: I run this conference.
Mike Hamilton, as the saying goes, never bring a knife to a gun fight.
… At issue is the buyout that Dooley would have to pay UT should he decide to split town ahead of schedule, a la Lane Kiffin.
Tennessee wants a stiffer penalty than the $800,000 buyout it gave Kiffin. Dooley and his agent Jimmy Sexton don't want the buyout to be too high.
Sexton has made it clear that he doesn't believe that Dooley should be punished — not sure how someone making $1.8 million a year is being punished — for something that Kiffin did.
Herbie's not coming this year.
G-Day time, TV: UGA announced that the G-Day intra-squad football game on April 10 will start at 2 p.m. and be televised on CSS. Georgia's home baseball game vs. Ole Miss on that day will be moved to 4 p.m. to accommodate fans who want to attend both events.
Michael Elkon beat me to the punch this morning with this, but that's okay, because he says it better than I would have.
And as somebody who based part of his decision on where to attend college on getting to see live ACC basketball, I couldn't agree more with his last sentence.
A sure sign that discipline had its intended effect – Bruce Figgins pronounces himself excited about participating in mat drills.
And about Georgia's strength and conditioning program: maybe it's not doing as poor a job as some folks have been grumbling about for a while.
College Football News ranks Georgia's spring quarterback battle as its number one contest. And that's without a single mention of Logan Gray.
Could this be the beginning of a bee-yoo-tee-ful friendship?
It looks like TCU is lining up a big early season matchup.
I'm not exactly sure why this part of Rennie Curran's decision to leave school for the NFL draft is a big deal.
The state of Georgia is facing its biggest fiscal crisis in memory, but it's still got room to stick a $10 million expenditure in the budget to help pay for the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.
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1959 Morris Mini Minor - In 1999, the Mini was voted the second-most influential car of the 20th century, behind the Ford Model T. Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis and produced by the English-based British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959 until 2000. Its space-saving transverse engine and front-wheel drive layout – allowing 80% of the area of the car's floorpan to be used for passengers and luggage – influenced a generation of car makers.
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Mk1 Lotus Cortina - The history of the Cortina Lotus began in 1961. Colin Chapman had been wishing to build his own engines for Lotus, mainly because the Coventry Climax unit was so expensive. Colin Chapman's chance came when he commissioned Harry Mundy (a close friend and designer of the Coventry Climax engine and technical editor for Autocar) to design a twin-cam version of the Ford Kent engine. Most of the development of the engine was done on the 997cc and 1,340cc bottom end, but in 1962 Ford released the 116E five bearing 1,498 cc engine and work centred on this. Keith Duckworth, from Cosworth, played an important part in tuning of the engine. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Cortina
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E Type Jaguar - manufactured by Jaguar Cars Ltd between 1961 and 1975. Its combination of beauty, high performance, and competitive pricing established the model as an icon of the motoring world. The E-Type's claimed 150 mph (241 km/h) top speed, sub-7-second 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration, unitary construction, disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, and independent front and rear suspension distinguished the car and spurred industry-wide changes The E-Type was based on Jaguar's D-Type racing car, which had won the 24 Hours of Le Mans three consecutive years beginning 1955, and employed what was, for the early 1960s, a novel racing design principle, with a front subframe carrying the engine, front suspension and front bodywork bolted directly to the body tub. No ladder frame chassis, as was common at the time, was needed and as such the first cars weighed only 1315kg (2900 lb). On its release in March 1961[6] Enzo Ferrari called it "the most beautiful car ever made". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_E-Type
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While a lot of users and even some critics are still touting the Galaxy S9 and S9+ as two of the best Android smartphones in the market, there's plenty of news that contrasts this fact. The calling issues of the S9 and S9+ are no secret and the latest lawsuit in Israel is proof of the fact that it's actually quite serious.
Apparently, a number of users in Israel have sued Samsung Electronics and Suny Cellular Communications Ltd (regional importer and partner) on the basis of selling smartphones that cannot perform even the basic cellphone function of making and taking calls properly. You can read the details of the class action lawsuit below.
"The applicant has discovered that during cellular conversations, the user encounters alternating loss of hearing on the other side of the call for a few seconds at a time (usually between 5 and 10 seconds). In other cases, the fault is expressed in a fragmentary sound (which creates a feeling of distorted reception) that does not allow for an audio conversation at all, and requires the severance of the conversation and the creation of a renewed connection."
Perhaps the most worrying fact in all this is that although Samsung has already rolled out multiple updates to fix the issues related to calling, they have been mostly ineffective, indicating that this could be a hardware issue. In fact, the plaintiff has even confirmed this fact from their side by saying that according to their investigations, the problem is being caused because the cellular networks in the country are incompatible with the Exynos chip powering the device. This could be a big problem for Samsung if they don't address it soon.


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Kirk Cousins Tests Positive for Covid-19
Two days earlier than the Minnesota Vikings face among the best groups within the N.F.L., quarterback Kirk Cousins examined constructive for the coronavirus and was positioned on the workforce's Covid-19 reserve listing, a transfer that can sideline him for no less than 5 days.
Cousins and the Vikings (7-8) are one recreation again within the N.F.C. playoff race, a spot the workforce had hoped to shut Sunday night time in prime time in opposition to the Green Bay Packers. Instead, Cousins's absence will deal a critical blow to his workforce's possibilities, a well-known situation in a season during which rampant constructive checks amongst N.F.L. gamers and coaches has made chaos of groups' preparations.
After greater than 90 N.F.L. gamers examined constructive on Monday, the N.F.L. and the N.F.L. Players Association agreed on Tuesday to amended this season's Covid-19 protocols to reflect new steerage from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vaccinated and unvaccinated gamers can return from quarantine in 5 days, not 10, if they're asymptomatic. The league has a 94 p.c vaccination fee amongst gamers.
The change has given different groups making an attempt to make the playoffs hope that star gamers will be capable to return earlier than necessary video games on Sunday and Monday, the penultimate week of the common season. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz, for instance, was amongst 39 gamers who examined constructive on Tuesday. He will likely be evaluated Sunday earlier than his workforce's recreation in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders, who're two video games again within the A.F.C. playoff race.
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While searching for assisted senior living in Bamberg, South Carolina, you may want to consider Zeigler Street Community Residence, situated at 71 Zeigler St in the 29003 zip code in Bamberg County. Zeigler Street Community Residence is the best senior living residence for retired adults who want upscale services at an affordable cost. Some of the services offered by Zeigler Street Community Residence include tree-filled walking paths, chef-prepared meals, on-site healthcare and more. Zeigler Street Community Residence is able to accommodate a total of 9 retired adults who reside in Bamberg County.
Pruitthealth Bamberg is a senior living community in Bamberg County, South Carolina that is best suited for retired adults who need aid with daily living. Pruitthealth Bamberg is located at 439 North Street in Bamberg, South Carolina and provides aid with taking a shower, getting dressed, moving from one place to another, hair brushing and using the toilet. This assisted senior living community offers amenities that include a caring and trained staff, several floor plans to choose from, music therapy and accommodations for visiting family members and friends.
Rumph's Residential Care is a pet-friendly senior living home in Denmark, South Carolina inside Bamberg County. It has a total of 8 senior living apartments for 55 and older adults who reside in Denmark or nearby areas. Rumph's Residential Care is located at 574 Progressive Way, inside the 29042 zip code and makes a great senior care community for 55 and older adults who are trying to find features such as complete apartment maintenance, scheduled transportation, off-site trips and assistance with moving in. Rumph's Residential Care provides a total of 8 senior living residences.
Located at 6060 Ehrhardt Rd, in the 29081 zip code area of Bamberg county, Low Country Assisted Living offers senior living homes in Ehrhardt, SC to seniors who are searching for an affordable senior living facility that takes Medicare and Medicaid. Low Country Assisted Living offers amenities that include furnished and unfurnished accommodations, wellness services, many dining choices, on-call physician, dementia and Alzheimer's care and more. Low Country Assisted Living can accommodate no more than 10 seniors who reside in the Bamberg county area.
Hampton Street Community Residence is reasonably priced LGBT friendly senior living residence in Denmark, South Carolina, located at 425 Hampton St, 29042 zip code area. A total of 8 seniors who want a senior living community in Bamberg County can live in Hampton Street Community Residence. It offers features like a friendly and welcoming environment, numerous social activities, on-site fitness classes and programs and more. Hampton Street Community Residence provides multiple levels of living and care that include senior independent living, assisted living section and Alzheimer's and dementia care.
Best Senior Living Communities in BAMBERG, SC. Full list of all senior living facilities in BAMBERG, SC in 2019.


Montgomery, a vibrant redeveloping inner-city Calgary community, sits on the south-facing slope of the Bow Valley escarpment bordered by a picturesque curve in the Bow River nestled to the west and south. Less than 10 minutes away from Calgary's downtown and only minutes from Market Mall, the University of Calgary, Shouldice Athletic Park and Aquatic Centre, the Alberta Children's Hospital, and Foothills Medical Centre, Montgomery homes for sale boast small town charm and convenience.
Welcome to 5235 19 Ave Northwest! This charming, semi-attached bungalow is situated on a corner lot on a quiet and friendly street in Montgomery. This well maintained home features a master bedroom on the main + the second bedroom, four piece bath, a sunny and bright kitchen and living room + a walk-in pantry. The fully developed basement comes well equipped with a third bedroom, a four piece bath, family room, laundry room and a utility room.
**Open House, Sun April 21; 1-3pm** Are you looking for a live up and rent down scenario? Welcome to 2112 Home Road; 50 x 120 lot with a 4 car gravel driveway, 729sqft Bungalow with 1 bedroom, den (that could be made into a second bedroom), 4pc bathroom upstairs and offering a 2-bedroom (Illegal) basement suite with separate entrance and laundry! Greeted with Parquet flooring in your open concept floor plan, with tons of sun beaming through!
Whether you are looking to buy an existing home, a new home, or a lot to build your dream home on, Team Ken Richter can help!
As a RE/MAX agent, Ken is second to none. He has sold over 1,200 homes in Montgomery and the neighboring community of Bowness alone, making him the stand-out expert in the area. With many community connections and 30+ years of helping people buy and sell in Montgomery, Ken's experience in Montgomery is your advantage!
Ken Richter is a true Calgarian, born and raised in Montgomery and a past community resident.
Since its inception in 1910, the community of Montgomery has been an eclectic mix of old and new, elite and inclusive. It is a community with a proud history in the midst of an active revitalization and redevelopment phase. The Montgomery real estate market offers a broad mix of affordable homes, riverfront properties, new infill projects, condo and townhome developments, offering great lifestyle and investment opportunities.
Still not sold? Here are Ken's Top 10 Reasons To Live In Vibrant Montgomery.
1.Unique Inner City Location The steeply rising slopes, amazing views and access to the Bow River enhance Montgomery's unique inner-city location. Located minutes from Calgary's downtown and the University of Calgary, Montgomery has a wealth of local amenities as well as providing fast and easy access to the best stores, services and facilities found in inner-city Calgary, while continuing to maintain its independent character and original small-town charm.
2.One of the Best! The community of Montgomery has been ranked highly in Avenue Magazine's 2014 top ten lists. It was listed #1 Best Investment Potential for its strong re-sale value, and local favourite "NOtaBLE The Restaurant" was ranked one of Calgary's best Restaurants, placing in the top five for Best Chef and Best Brunch.
3.Vibrant Redeveloping Community Montgomery is in the midst of an active revitalization and redevelopment phase, bursting with many unique infill projects, including popular condo and townhome developments. This clean and green redeveloping inner-city community is more than just a community of convenience: its vibrant urban-village atmosphere is loved by residents.
4.Bow River Valley Montgomery is an attractive residential community, providing homeowners panoramic views of the Bow River Valley and the majestic douglas fir tree forest on the other side of the Bow. The hilltop benches in Montalban and Home Road park are favorite spots for vistas of the valley, the Bow River and beyond. Montgomery also sits at the entrance to Bowmont Natural Environment Park and is part of the Bow River Pathway System, making it an ideal neighbourhood for any outdoor enthusiast!
5.Shouldice Park: Then and Now In 1906, farmer James Shouldice purchased the land that would become Montgomery, and in 1910 donated 100 acres along the Bow River to Calgary for public park space, which became Shouldice Park. The community grew and came to be known as Shouldice Terrace, and in 1943 the name was changed to "Montgomery" after Bernard Law Montgomery, a celebrated Great Britian military leader. The area was annexed by Calgary in 1963, and now Shouldice Park is a major athletic and family park surrounding the Shouldice Aquatic Centre and Arena.
6.Bowmont Park Known by locals as "The Cliffs", Bowmont Natural Environment Park is one of the largest parks in Calgary. The park lies along the northern bank of the Bow River and overlooks the communities of Bowness and Montgomery. The park contains a steep cliff face, spring-fed waterfalls, a mature ravine forest, and natural native grasslands. Experience nature in the city at Bowmont Park!
7.Diverse Local Amenities Montgomery is the western gateway to Calgary as you drive in on the Trans Canada Highway, and has many great local amenities. Montgomery offers a public school, Fonudations for the Future Charter Academy, senior's lodging, recreation facilities, groceries, a motel village, main street boutiques, and three distinct commercial areas. Montgomery has all the ingredients of a preferred location to live.
8.Montgomery BRZ Since its 2011 inception, the Montgomery Business Revitalization Zone, governed by local volunteer business owners, has come together to build strong relationships and partnerships. The BRZ's work includes improving the commercial district, installing new street signs and banners, designing the new "Montgomery Town Square" as an inviting public space, and promoting "Shop Local, Shop Montgomery!"
9.Active Community Association In 2014 the Montgomery Community Association celebrated its 50th Anniversary and serves as a hub for many programs and events, including Noktoberfest, a community garden, a self-guided hitorical walking-tour, neighbourhood clean-ups, and the popular "Humpty's Awards", which are presented annually to community residents who demonstrate above and beyond citizenship.
10.Team Ken Richter When buying or selling Calgary real estate in the Montgomery area, look no further than to Ken Richter, top selling Calgary REALTOR® for 30+ years. As a RE/MAX agent, Ken has sold over 1,200 homes in Montgomery and the neighbouring community of Bowness alone, making him the stand-out expert in the area. Ken's sales record and knowledge of this re-developing inner-city community is unsurpassed, and his team's dedication to friendly, professional service is a promise you can count on. Contact Ken Richter today!
Ready to buy a Montgomery home in Calgary? Considering selling your Montgomery property?
Contact Team Ken Richter today for a complimentary consultation.
In 1906 James Shouldice purchased a 480 acre ranch just west of Calgary in the area that is now the community of Montgomery. Shouldice was a wealthy businessman from Ontario who wanted to try his hand at ranching in Alberta... Read more about the History of Montgomery.
Montgomery is the gatekeeper of the City of Calgary. When you enter Calgary from the west on the Trans Canada Highway, Montgomery is one of the first communities you drive through... Read more about Montgomery Today!
Did you know Ken Richter was born and raised in Montgomery?
Our Blog : We regularly feature blog posts on the gorgeous community of Montgomery. You can find a wide range of topics from homes on the market to things to do in the community. Check it out!
MCA People: The Montgomery Community Association's website has more information about the history of this community, current events happening around the area, volunteer opportunities, ways you can get connected to the neighborhood and more.
City of Calgary : The City of Calgary's website is full of informative resources on all of Calgary, including Montgomery. Learn about community bylaws, amenities, services and more. This website is the authority on all things Calgary; make sure to use it!
Contact us at 403-630-6363 for all of your real estate needs!


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FOX n FORESTS is a 16-bit, action platformer that puts players in the shoes of Rick the Fox, a mischievous animal that ends up questing to save the seasons with his unlikely friend, Patty the Partridge. During Rick's journey, he will utilize a crossbow, magic potions, and control the seasons to help reach his goal.
The gameplay of FOX n FORESTS can best be described as a Contra RPG but with furries with a little bit of Cuphead thrown in. The gameplay is not nearly as fast and demanding, however, but it manages to still capture the niche that both Cuphead and Contra fill. While traversing each level, which are sectioned off into four different parts of a forest, there will be multiple types of enemies that will try to stop you from reaching your goal. These enemies can be dispatched with a magic crossbow, different skills, and powerful potions.
As you play, you will collect gold (along with other collectibles) by defeating enemies, and that can be used to unlock more skills and upgrades to use. While the item and skill progression is linear, it is handled in such a way so those skills and power ups are only accessible once you have enough gold and/or materials. Because of this, you can get early access to upgrades as a reward for exploration.
There are also standard character upgrades, which increase both your health and mana, and there are potions, which are single-use (but also replenishable) items that can perform six different actions, which can range from protection to massive area damage. You also get the power to switch between two different types of seasons in each level. Each season change is mandatory in order to complete each level, but there are some cases where using it not required, but it can result in having something cool or useful happen.
One of the first major problems with FOX n FORESTS is the fact that the combat can be stale or frustrating at times. Because you have to remain stationary in order to fire your crossbow, it is often better to use melee attacks, with one of the most useful upgrades becoming available right after the first level. Since it is your main way of ranged combat, the pacing of the game can literally come to a stop in order to take someone out from afar. In addition, some ground enemies and arial enemies are difficult to dispatch with ranged attacks.
The aerial combat, on the other hand, is actually quite nice, as you are able to use awesome melee attack to take out enemies, both aerial and grounded. It keeps the pace going, feels awesome when you are able to take out enemies skillfully, and is more convenient overall. It is quite a contrast in comparison to ranged, ground combat. You do get arrow upgrades for each section of the forest you complete, and one does help with some of the enemies. However, because it uses mana, a resource that is necessary to switch seasons in order to overcome mandatory obstacles, it is ill advised to use while season are changed, which is often.
There are also some levels that choose to stray away from the regular combat. For instance, there is a level where Rick rides on Patty, and you shoot oncoming enemies and avoid obstacles in an auto-scrolling level much like classic space shooters. It was an interesting choice, but it functions well. The only problem is that you die after one hit, but there are free checkpoints scattered throughout to help with this.
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The levels throughout FOX n FORESTS are well designed with lots of extra areas to explore as you get upgrades to your arsenal, and there are a few hidden secrets for those who like to explore. The reward for finding secrets are usually worth it in the form of items used to upgrade your magic crossbow, increasing your mana bar, or even getting access to bonus levels.
As you complete each section of the forest, you will collect magic bark that will help restore the Season Tree to full strength to save the forest. In order to access the next part of the forest, you must have a certain number of seeds in order to grow saplings. These saplings are hidden throughout each level, and even though you most likely won't have all the seeds needed initially, the extra upgrades you get at the end of each forest section will guarantee seeds that you missed from past levels. This was a great way to give extra mileage to each of the levels.
Most of the levels themselves function well, and the changing of seasons really adds to the flavor of each level. There is a health bar, and there are consequences for death. Throughout each level, there is a badger that you can pay to activate a checkpoint. Whenever you die, you go back to the last checkpoint bought, and any items gained, enemies defeated, and items used are completely reset. While not required to buy a checkpoint, it is recommended as dying at the end of a level without activating a checkpoint means that all progress is lost and reset. It is a nice way to be forgiving to new players as well as still having a punishment for death, preventing the game from being too easy.
The enemy designs are interesting and fun to look at, and there were only a couple instances where something looked or felt stale. The sound design for some of the enemies, however, really stood out because of the odd change in quality for the sounds. However, the animations for all of the characters, from movement to attacks, felt solid and fluid.
The music is one of the highest points in this game. The soundtrack is absolutely gorgeous, and there are so many memorable tracks throughout the time I played. To make things even sweeter, the soundtrack changes when seasons are switched, and the music feels like it reflects whatever season you are on. When you change the season from Spring to Winter, the soundtrack goes from an upbeat tune to a light melody, and when you change from Summer to Autumn, the soundtrack goes from an energetic piece to a lazy, free flowing song. These little touches really make the soundtrack stand out from everything else and help set the mood with the seasons. The boss music, on the other hand, is not so great. It is grating, way too plain, and honestly just disappointing. Despite this, the entire rest of the soundtrack is amazing, and it is only this track that is an outlier.
While on the topic of bosses, the designs for the boss fights are not that great. When first fighting bosses, especially the first one, you are thrown right into the fight. While this would not be a huge issue if bosses took most of the damage needed with regular attacks, but there are special ways to defeat each boss. You will most likely die the first time around because it is not clear what you should be doing. Once you die, the game offers to help you out, and it will tell you what you have to do. This is a very poor way of handling the boss fights because it tries to assume that the player will know how to do something specific. Not only does it end up being an artificial challenge, it also takes out any sort of enjoyment from the boss fights. As a result, what are supposed to be exciting challenges at the end of levels turns out to be a forgettable experience.
The story for FOX n FORESTS is nothing special, and it is quite predictable. While the title is primarily focused on delivering an adventurous, fun, and lighthearted game, the story tries to be a prominent point in driving the game forward. The main problem is how forced the beginning feels. While the concept for why the forests have been taken over is interesting, the sudden and awkward introduction to the story feels a bit forced. Also, there are also a few awkward sentences in the dialogue.
The characters are also pretty two-dimensional with predictable character development. Rick and Patty go back and forth for comedic effect, and while this is all done in spite at first, it ends up becoming endearing, for Rick ends up caring more than he originally did about the adventure. These characters never really evolve past that, and because there was effort put into making a story, there could have definitely been something more meaningful here. However, there are still a few funny bits of dialogue sprinkled throughout the game.
Verdict:
FOX n FORESTS is reminiscent of action-platformers of games current and past. It offers neat levels and enemies, although some are hit and miss, as well as fun melee combat, but ranged combat is slows the game down. The music is fantastic, and the game rewards players for exploration. While the story and boss battles are majorly lacking, the game is carried on how vibrant and fun each level is to explore even after the first completion.


Prince Amyn graced an Imamat Day reception on 23 November at the Ismaili Centre Lisbon, held to honour Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee.
The event was hosted by the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat to Portugal in collaboration with the Ismaili Council for Portugal, and was attended by leaders of Jamati and AKDN institutions, members of government and the diplomatic corps, development partners, and members of the Jamat. Prince Amyn was welcomed to the Ismaili Centre by Portugal's Ismaili Scouts group. While there, he officially opened the Ethics in Action exhibition, a Diamond Jubilee initiative.
Addressing the gathering, Prince Amyn remarked that the Ismaili community was fully integrated into the life of Portugal, noting that the activities of the Ismaili Imamat are based on shared values and that joint efforts are being made toward creating a more pluralistic outlook. "At a time of conflict and sectarian tension, what we are doing, shows we share a common culture and that we are all brethren, whether born here or elsewhere" he said.
At the event, Prince Amyn also announced the contribution of €100,000 made by members of the Ismaili community, towards the reforestation of Leiria's 'mata nacional' — one of the areas worst hit by the forest fires in October that devastated large amounts of land and claimed the lives of several people, and forcing others to flee from towns and villages.
The donation will allow the clearing of over 75 hectares of land located in the northern part of the National Forest of Leiria in the region of Pedrógão Grande, and the subsequent planting of close to 200,000 trees. The commitment follows an earlier contribution announced by Mawlana Hazar Imam of €500,000 last June, towards the support of victims of the deadly forest fire in Pedrógão Grande in central Portugal.
AKDN agencies have been present in Portugal since 1983, with the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) working in the areas of early childhood education, social inclusion, and urban poverty. Across all of its activities, AKF has sought to help communities drive their own progress, connecting people from all walks of life, and working with them to help identify and realise their aspirations.


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Hillsborough United Church of Christ :: What will your sign be?
Recently in worship we reflected on what it means to live the name of God. We looked at the words of the ancient prophets, psalmists and story tellers from the scriptures as if they were signs they would carry at a justice rally. Words like: "Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream." Amos 5.24, "What does God require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God" Micah 6:8 and "Speak out on behalf of the voiceless, and for the rights of all who are vulnerable." Proverbs 31:8. Then we created our own signs as we asked, what will be our sign be as we answer the call to God's justice. Here are the voices of HUCC and our signs: Practice Compassion● Marriage Equality Now ● Environmental Justice● Revolution: a voice of justice for all● Marriage Equality● The way people treat the environment● Marriage Equality in NC● All workers deserve a living wage● Children should be loved not abused● We are all God's Children Peace and Love to All● My child is Multi racial…You're the one MIXED UP● Every Voice deserves a vote● Gender Equality in All Nations (including our own)● Equal : Marriage, Religion, Gender, Education, Race, votes, $$$● True Legal Equality for All● Extend Missions work for Justice, Humane and Ethical Treatment of All God's Creations, Human and Non-Human Alike, especially the voiceless● Appreciate Diversity, ED for All, Love thy Neighbor as thyself (that includes Everyone), Equality, No Racism, Love, Joy, Peace● Stop Discrimination through Education● Education for everyone not just for some● Equal Education opportunities for all● Living Wage!●Freedom of Religion● Voting Rights… Expand Medicaid● Peace on ALL the Earth● Equality● So, What will your sign be?


More adventures yesterday. This time we went to Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany all in one day. Our stop in Vianden Luxembourg was wonderful. Vianden has a true fairy tale castle and just happened to have a medieval festival at the same time. The town is also the former home of Victor Hugo. Check out that castle!
Of course, we had to buy my Princesses a taira. Their price was to pose for ANOTHER picture for Mom and Dad.
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Blackboxing democracy? E-voting technologies 'in the making'
Nina Boulus, Randi Markussen
Publikation: Konference artikel i Proceeding eller bog/rapport kapitel › Konferenceabstrakt i proceedings › Forskning
The current popular uprising in the Middle East have given us the possibility to witness how technology (i.e. social media) can be used as a strong weapon for democracy. When it comes to e-voting technologies, however, it remains unclear whether these are "a bomb or a gift for democracy" (Kickbusch, 2011). The 2000 presidential election presidential in the US—where Bush was announced as a winner in spite of the flaws that were detected in the system—reminds us of the devastating consequences that these technologies may have on our democracy. E-voting technologies are imagined as having the capacity to do a wide range of things, including increasing overall voter turnout (particularly of youth), improving equality for all votes (e.g. handicap people), increasing efficiency and accuracy of the electoral process as well as reducing waiting time and costs. Such utopian, idealistic and decontextualized visions are familiar to us from the field of healthcare IT, where similar rhetoric is echoed regarding the implementation of Electronic Patient Records (EPRs). In both fields, we find that some of the visions are disputed (e.g., saving costs and increasing efficiency). The great difference, however, is that there is a general agreement that implementing EPRs is a goal that all healthcare institutions should strive to achieve. With e-voting technologies, however, we still find ambiguous messages from both politicians and scientists, expressing reservations toward procedural and technical aspects. While these technologies are welcomed in some countries, they are also band from several others. In Denmark, discussions about the possibility of introducing digital election began last year.
This paper will draw upon a new research project which aims at investigating e-voting machines "in the making" (Latour, 1987). We will investigate the discourse surrounding these technologies and raise critical questions regarding e-voting technologies. One of the main concerns is that these devices black-box the electoral process, removing current control and accountability mechanisms conducted by humans (e.g. election officials and representatives from political parties), and making the process inaccessible for verification. This raises questions about issues of accountability and reliability of the electoral process. These concerns intensify when we hear several scientists warning us that these machines are easily hackable. In contrast to the implementation of other technologies (e.g., EPRs), with e-voting technologies mistakes cannot be compensated as these can have devastating consequences on our democracy.
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Boulus, Nina ; Markussen, Randi. / Blackboxing democracy? E-voting technologies 'in the making'. Danish Association for Science and Technology Studies, Aarhus University. 2011. s. 36-37
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It was 2017 and Harlequin was bored. He put aside his mask and carnival clothing and changed shape for fun.
Sitting in a Knightsbridge Costa, he checked over the girls chattering around him. Two blondes in Pashminas, long boots and flicking hair; No. A brunette; hair dye too dark, faux fur coat; constantly on her I-phone; No. The girl with red hair? She arrived carrying her Latte and searched for a seat. He looked up and smiled, moving along the bench seat to make room. At first, she glanced elsewhere but he had chosen carefully and kept space on his table. With a diffident smile, she sat down carefully placing her china mug on the table. He glanced at his Times and then caught her eye.
She murmured something in reply which he didn't catch. He noticed her hands were long and thin and the way she held the drink, as if a precious thing, so delicate that it might break if she put it down.
She looked at him for a second and nodded but she said nothing.
He lent forward, not too far but, just enough to engage her attention and try his best smile–the one he used to show his sincerity. His blue eyes gazed straight into her eyes.
"Can I ask you a question?" He spoke gently and he waited for her reply.
"What is it?" She looked back, curious.
She laughed and he noticed how the corners of her mouth lifted as she smiled exposing her neat white teeth and heart shaped lips.
He moved to leave. It was time to go; first step done. He folded his Times and stood up. She didn't see him slip a paperback book onto the floor near her feet. He smiled again, said goodbye with a wave and made his way out into the Brompton Road. He moved away swiftly once he left the coffee bar, to make sure she could not catch him and return the book on the spot. That would be annoying. He had left his mobile number and assumed name on the fly leaf to set up the next move.
The afternoon went by slowly. He sauntered through Harrods, noting the glitzy displays and vulgarity which he deplored. Once or twice he marked an admiring glance from the glossy women as he wandered from one department to another but his mind strayed to the girl in the coffee bar. It would be more fun to corrupt her than spend time with some rich socialite accustomed to the vices he habitually abused. Sometimes he longed for the bawdy life of the Medici Popes and their rowdy catamites and licentious cardinals. These modern times were tame, but interesting.
On Friday of that week he spent the morning in the Art Galleries of New Bond Street, away from Knightsbridge, but full of the latest trends in expensive art. He bought catalogues for several upcoming exhibitions and studied them. At the Albemarle, he gave one of his cards to the receptionist.
"Yes Mr Harlekan, we will be open for you on Friday, of course." He nodded and left.
On Monday, he scanned the Costa to see if she had returned. She had not rung him to return his book and he wondered if she might have missed it. He went in and sat at his usual place. The clientele seemed identical. He wondered if there was some time warp at work; the blondes and the covens of smart ladies chattering appeared to be the same. Then she walked in. Her auburn hair pinned up on top of her head and her long neck accentuated by pearl earrings. She looked round and saw him and smiled shyly. He waved to her to join him and she hesitated but gathered up her cup and came over.
He asked her whether she had read it and she shook her head. She blushed and lowered her eyes in confusion. His eyes glinted with malicious delight as he saw the effect he created.
"No, I didn't forget," she said "I hoped to find you here again, so here it is." She handed over the book without another word.
She sipped her coffee and looked up at him for the first time. He liked her large green eyes and how the light from the room caught the deep red tints in her hair. She really was a prize.
When she got up to leave, he offered to walk with her the few hundred yards as far as Montpellier Street. They spoke about her work in the gallery and the exhibition on show there.
They exchanged mobile numbers and he took her hand as he left, just a moment's contact, but enough to signal his interest. She gave a brief wave and he walked away. The smile on his face was not one he wanted her to see.
Friday morning he chose some expensive jeans and a cashmere polo neck for the occasion. He spent the late morning and lunch at his club and decided to walk through Green Park to Montpellier Street. It was a warm day and the silky air reminded him of other times. Like the day he seduced the Duchess of Alba in 1576-or was it 1578?–and killed the Duke in a duel the following morning. The summer days with Nero at his palace with the Nubian Princesses; what fun there had been and such fearful consequences! Modern times were much quieter but still, there were pleasures to be had.
She was waiting outside the gallery when he arrived. He hurried forward.
"I walked through the park and forgot the time, I'm so sorry!" "Well, we close early on Friday. Most people have gone away for the week end." People, meant the wealthy Knightsbridge crowd.
Harlequin offered his hand and the smart-suited fresh faced young man semi-bowed.
"We always have time for an enthusiastic client." He said and showed the way into the gallery. It was carpeted with fine rugs and the room breathed a mellow atmosphere of luxury. Fine French empire furniture mixed with a few modern pieces decorated the floor and they were conducted through into the gallery itself where an elderly man with a goatee beard awaited them. He wore a grey suit and a Hurlingham Club Tie with its purple garish colours. As if he had known him for years, he greeted Harlequin, pressing his arm in a familiar way.
Champagne and canapes were laid out on a Pembroke table and they were helped to them by the younger man. It was amusing to see the antics of these mortals with their minor cupidity, prostrating themselves for money. Under soft spot light, two paintings, mounted on easels, caught the eye with dazzling colours splashed across the canvas.
"Of course you can, dear lady, you show a very wise judgement, if I may say so." The old man smiled at her with gritted teeth.
"Anything later?" Harlekan dismissed the two masterpieces with a wave of his hand.
Harlequin smiled at this. He recalled the old men in the souks on Casablanca used the same phrase when they had nothing appealing to sell.
"By all means let me know while I am in London." He offered his hand and wished them both good day.
She laughed and was relieved that he had valued her opinion and agreed with it. Soon they were chatting freely and time passed quickly.
"I suppose you have plans to go down to the country this week end?" he dangled the prospect of further meetings with a smile which quickened her heart.
She looked into his wide blue eyes and left her hand in his while he spoke.
He held her hand for a second then released it.. He busied himself with the tea things, making sure he was inept so she would take over. Predictably, she enjoyed the simple task and he smiled appreciatively.
"That's wonderful," he said and dropped the subject for the moment.
They talked about her family in Wiltshire; Daddy at the stud farm and mother as a JP in the local magistrate court. Then he told her lies about his foreign background and banking interests which kept him travelling most of the year. She accepted all of it and he enjoyed the fantasy as she gazed at him with innocent credulous eyes. When the time came to leave, he hailed a taxi and she gave her address in South Ken. On the way, he made arrangements to pick her up at seven for the show at nine p.m. He gave her a peck on the cheek as she left the cab and she waved as he pulled away.
He was comfortable. Pleased with progress, he gave the cabbie instructions to drop him at Shepherd's Market off Park Lane. This was an area he had known since Georgian Times. Of course it had changed! But the gambling houses and high class brothels still flourished. Just the clientele was different. Instead of dandies in silken hose and blowsy tarts, there were Arabs with limitless cash and their entourages. The girls were different too; cleaner and more luxurious.
He knocked at the door of number *** and a black man opened the door carefully, then he smiled broadly.
"Thank you Bob, can you get me some company?" He spent the rest of the night with two beautiful Russian girls and plenty of white powder to sustain him. Strangely, in the still moments of the highs, he felt it was all too familiar, too repetitive and stale. He left at three o'clock and made his way back to Albany off Piccadilly to sleep a dreamless sleep. He awoke at four in the afternoon and ruminated on what to wear and how to arrange his evening entertainment. His flat had been furnished to his taste. He had always enjoyed the voluptuous silks and colourful drapes from the Ottoman palaces of Persia. They brought back memories of exotic nights, wild escapades and perfumed women, captives for pleasure. He ordered new sheets of silk and chilled champagne for the evening. Then he bathed and chose his clothes with care.
At seven precisely, he arrived at her door, a single rose in his hand. She stood in the doorway and held it like a precious jewel marvelling at its glowing colour.
She smiled and offered her cheek shyly as gesture of thanks.
His heart gave a strange skip. What was wrong? He ignored it.
She wore a simple dress of plain blue with a belt of black leather around her slim waist. Her hair was loose and as she moved it flowed around her pale face in a glossy wave. He handed her into the cab and he watched her graceful figure as she sat besides him. Something was wrong. His fingers tremored as he sat alongside her; he gripped the door handle of the cab to steady himself. She chatted excitedly about the film and never noticed how silent he was. When they reached The Curzon, he got out first. He felt better as he touched the ground. Nothing to worry about, then.
He smiled his special dazzling smile and tucked in her arm protectively.
The Albany is set back from Piccadilly in a courtyard with elaborate gates away from the bustling street. Built as apartments in the early nineteenth century, it remains, perhaps, the most exclusive address in London. A uniformed porter saluted as they came in to the oval courtyard and Jane wondered how she had missed the elegant building which she must have passed a hundred times. Lights gleamed from behind doors of mahogany and glass; beyond were Persian carpets and gleaming brass fittings.
Jane stiffened a little as she wondered at the luxury of the scene. She had imagined some dining Club with a noisy society crowd but this was all in exquisite taste but so silent and dignified, a little daunting.
"Come and see where I live." He said and threw open the door to his apartment. They walked in and she gazed at the opulent drapes and bright colours of the room with some surprise. It was exotic and luxurious at the same time; as if she had passed out of modern London into a world of Arabian Nights.
"It's fascinating," she said and he took her arm and guided her to one of the sofas arranged around the fireplace.
He spoke as if it was a burden that weighed him down, "Deadlines can be a curse!
" He took up a phone on a side table and rang for room service. Without consulting her, he ordered cold salmon with mayonnaise and thin white bread.
"Are you hungry?" he smiled and kissed her hair as he passed by on the way to the kitchen. She felt nervous but excited.
He returned with a bottle of dry sherry, cold from the fridge and poured two tall glasses of the pale yellow wine. They drank and discussed the film while waiting for the meal. Gradually, she relaxed and began to enjoy the ambience of luxury and isolation which the apartment provided. When the meal arrived, they both ate with appetite and laughed a lot.
Harlequin joined her on the sofa as he filled her glass a second time and helped her to more food. She sat close to him and afterwards, he played a little on the piano in the alcove of the room. She told him how much she enjoyed it and asked him to play something romantic.
"Will you come and sit beside me, to inspire me?" He said and he recalled a night when he had seduced one of Edward the Seventh's mistresses in this very apartment with the same ploy. He had to leave London for a season as a result, but the scandal had been worth it.
She did sit next to the piano stool and he had the chance to see her in the warm lamplight. Her hair was soft and waved in a natural way unlike the sophisticated styles of the women he was used to. Her skin was radiant, but with a glow of good health and her green eyes reflected the light in such a way that he saw his own reflection clearly in them.
He watched her as he played, her feet tracing a delicate pattern across the carpeted floor; she was enchanting. She had the grace and a lightness of spirit which only existed in an innocent soul and was spellbinding. He played on with some difficulty but his mind began to falter. He gasped for breath and his fingers would not follow his commands.
He moaned, with every word she said. He writhed with pain and she trembled as she held him in her arms, feeling desperate to do something to help. He knew that every minute she stayed would be like a torment. Her innocence and untouched beauty was like a caustic poison scorching his soul. He turned his face away and felt the transformation begin.
He looked down and the shame of deceit welled up inside him. She hesitated, uncertain how to deal with this stern unexpected order. Gathering all his strength, he stood and turned towards her.
She shrank at the sight of his face. A mask covered his eyes and his face was a pallid narrow shape with painted lips and pointed teeth. His head was covered in a black skull cap and he stared with a luminous glare. Then he crouched down on the floor and sobbed.
He knew that whatever pain he inflicted, he suffered eternally; knowing pure innocence was sublime and unobtainable.


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Woody Dodge is known for playing a distinctive blend of Americana that features elements of folk, rock, and country. Drawing upon Lambert's strong songwriting, the band creates a unique blend of songs with a strong emphasis on lyrics, melody, and feeling. Because of their diversity and breadth, the band draws audiences from a wide range of musical tastes, providing a rich and engaging musical experience.
Billy Lambert: singer
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Mark WIlcove: guitar
Jony Gary: bass
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