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THE HUNTRESS' GIFT
Jul 31, 2012 | Featured, Top Five, Volume 3 Issue 8, Will Frankenhoff | 1 |
By Will Frankenhoff
Night had fallen over Mistport. The twin moons of Pale and Prosper hung low in the cloudless sky, their light casting shadows along the narrow streets of the city's Dockside. Home to the taverns, brothels, and gambling parlors which lined the bustling waterfront, the Dockside also housed other, less reputable businesses. Drug dens flourished within its dark alleys. Underground slave markets operated night and day. Stolen goods from a dozen kingdoms were fenced in the Dockside's shops and cellars. Renegade magicians offered curses to slay the living; defrocked priests hawked potions to raise the dead. Anything and everything was for sale in the Dockside, provided you could pay the price. For the unwary, unwanted or just plain unlucky, the price was often their lives.
A woman stood in an alley, facing a trio of wolflings. She said, "You don't want to do this."
Two of the lupine warriors laughed, swinging their axes in slow, menacing arcs. The third Forest Lord didn't move. Unlike his younger companions, Swiftrake was a veteran, his black pelt scarred by decades of battle. The woman's confident tone unsettled him and the old wolfling trusted his instincts. He growled a command; his companions fell silent. "Maybe, maybe not," he replied. "Maybe we think the information will cost you an extra fifty crescents."
"You named the price. I paid. I don't renegotiate."
Swiftrake stroked his whiskers, studying the human. The woman was small, a full head shorter than the Forest Lord, with hair so fair it looked almost white. Her eyes were grey, her face lean and marked by a thin scar on (its/the) right cheek. She wore dark green garments woven of Dalian spidersilk, including a knee-length cloak fastened by a diamond brooch. Swiftrake thought the woman had seen the better part of thirty winters, but appearances meant little in the Dockside. Flaring his nostrils, Swiftrake tasted the woman's aura, searching for the scent of an illusion spell. He found none. The discovery did little to quiet his unease.
Seeking to regain control of the situation, Swiftrake gestured at the woman's elegant clothes.
"What are fifty silvers to you?"
"Very little," the woman acknowledged. "It's a matter of principle."
Swiftrake tried a different approach. "Carrion—the person you seek—is one of the deadliest men in Mistport. We risk our lives talking to you."
"That's not my concern."
The other wolflings snarled, their tufted ears going flat with anger. One of them turned to Swiftrake and demanded, "Why do we talk with this thin-skin? I say we kill her and take the silver from her corpse."
Swiftrake winced. That was indeed his plan, but one he was rapidly reconsidering. He glanced over and found the woman watching him with amusement. Swiftrake didn't know what disturbed him more—the fact the human read his mind so easily or that she didn't consider three Forest Lords a danger.
The woman spoke, her eyes locked on Swiftrake's. "We had a deal. I expect you to honor it."
"And if we do not?"
"That would be…unfortunate."
"You dare threaten us?" Before Swiftrake could stop him, the youngest Forest Lord, his clan tattoos barely healed, leapt forward. Grasping his axe in both hands, the warrior aimed a savage cut at the woman's head. The woman ducked and the steel blade bit into the wall of the alley, sending wooden splinters flying. The wolfling wrenched his weapon free and swung again. The woman dodged and took two quick steps back.
"I don't want to hurt you, Son of the Forest," the woman said. "You can still walk away."
The wolfling charged, axe held high. The heavy blade swept down and the woman danced aside, slamming a kick into the warrior's knee. Even as the leg buckled and the warrior began to fall, the woman pivoted on her left foot, her right knee coming up to smash into the wolfling's unprotected face. The blow catapulted the warrior backwards, blood spraying from his shattered muzzle. He tried to rise, but his eyes rolled up inside his head. He slumped down, his weapon clattering to the cobblestone street.
A roar reverberated off the alley's walls. Swiftrake's remaining companion raged toward the woman, axe whirling. This time, the woman didn't wait. A black-gloved hand dove under her cloak, emerging with a fistful of objects she threw in the warrior's path. The wolfling couldn't stop in time and a howl of pain split the air as the metal fangs of the caltrops punched through his leather sandals, impaling his feet. He hesitated and the woman moved in fast. The warrior slashed at the green-cloaked figure, but the one-handed blow lacked power and the woman darted inside the swing, blocking the axe to the side. Grasping the wolfling's wrist, she twisted counter-clockwise, forcing the arm behind the Forest Lord's back. The warrior struggled, refusing to release his weapon. Clenching his fist, the woman swung a hammer blow against the trapped arm, snapping the forearm. The wolfling's face went white, the axe falling from his nerveless fingers. The woman stuck again, a precisely-placed strike to the temple, knocking the warrior unconscious.
Swiftrake stood rooted in shock, looking down at his companions. His instincts had warned him the human was dangerous, but this…He looked up and found the woman watching him, arms once again folded beneath her cloak. "You could have killed them."
"But you did not. Why?"
"Let's just say I've always had a…fondness for the Erdei Testverae."
Swiftrake's ears twitched in surprise as the woman spoke his people's true name. "You speak the Forest Tongue?"
A smile ghosted across the woman's face. "Oh, yes. I've known your people a long time."
Swiftrake waited for the woman to say more. When she didn't, the Forest Lord shrugged. "Whatever your reasons, I thank you for the lives of my companions. They are young, convinced of their own immortality, and deaf to the teachings of their elders." Swiftrake sighed and raised his axe to the guard position. "But they are my den-sister's cubs, members of my Pack and family. They are my responsibility."
A small crossbow appeared in the woman's hand. "You don't have to do this."
"They are my responsibility." Swiftrake repeated. His golden eyes met the human's grey ones. "Honor must be satisfied."
The woman nodded. "I understand." The crossbow spat. The bolt hummed through the air and the tip of Swiftrake's left ear disintegrated. Before Swiftrake could move, the crossbow whirred and a new bolt appeared, ready to be loosed.
"Is honor satisfied?"
"Quite." Swiftrake reached up and gingerly felt his ear. "The formalities have been observed. First blood has been drawn, and Vadassa's Code recognizes there is no disgrace in being bested by a worthy opponent."
"And if I wasn't a worthy opponent?"
The wolfling's face hardened. "Then I would have died trying to kill you."
"It's rare to find a thief so concerned with honor and worth."
"Who said I was a thief?" Swiftrake asked, bristling.
"Your young friend did—when he suggested killing me and looting my corpse."
"Among Forest Lords, it is not considered thievery to profit from the death of a dishonorable person."
The woman smiled faintly. "And you considered me dishonorable?"
"May I ask why?"
"Because of your interest in Carrion," Swiftrake snapped. "He is a bloodmage, an eldritch assassin dedicated to Chaos. He sells his services to the highest bidder and kills without mercy, using his foul arts to capture the souls of his victims." Swiftrake gripped his axe so tightly, the tips of his claws emerged from their sheaths. "More than one member of my Pack has perished at his hands; their chained spirits denied entrance to Vadassa's Eternal Woods." The old wolfling looked away, fighting to control his anger. When he continued, his voice was quiet. "All too many people make use of his skills. We thought you might be one of them. We were mistaken."
"And I should have known Forest Lords wouldn't sink to back-alley thievery." The woman said. "It seems we're both capable of misjudgments." She holstered her crossbow, the deadly weapon vanishing beneath her cloak as quickly as it had appeared. "Perhaps a truce is in order?"
"Agreed." Slipping his axe into the leather harness slung across his back, Swiftrake padded over to check on his companions. Both were still unconscious, but neither looked to have suffered any permanent damage.
"They should be fine," the woman observed. "Nothing a couple of healing potions can't fix."
Swiftrake snorted. "There will be no expensive potions for these two. A little discomfort will be good for the cubs—teach them the dangers of underestimating an opponent."
"I'm glad I could be of assistance," the woman said dryly. "Now, honor our agreement. Tell me where to find Carrion."
"Why are you so interested in the bloodmage?" The woman's eyes narrowed. Swiftrake felt the fur on the back of his neck stiffen. "Not that it is any of my business."
"You're right. It's none of your business." The woman was silent for a moment. "But I do feel a sense of regret about your companions, so I'll answer your question. My name is Allegra Kane, a bounty hunter out of Almaren. Carrion is my prey. The Matriarch of Aldatia has offered fifteen thousand gold orbs for his head."
Swiftrake's ears went flat. "You are the one they call the Huntress?"
"Among other things."
Turning his head to the side, Swiftrake exposed his throat in a gesture of utmost respect. He said, "Please accept my apologies for any unintended insult, Allegra Kane. I never expected to see the most famous bounty hunter in the Untamed Lands prowling the Dockside." He gave a bark of laughter. "You are going to make a lot of people nervous."
Kane shrugged. "It's an occupational hazard."
Swiftrake laughed again. "I suppose it is." He stared at the woman curiously. "The last time a bounty hunter dared walk these streets was close to thirty years ago. His body was found nailed to the city gates the very next day. He had been skinned alive. What makes you think you will not suffer the same fate?"
"Call it…intuition." Kane's smile didn't reach her eyes.
"I hope you are right. The City Watch has not set foot in the Dockside for decades. Over half the outlaws in the Untamed Lands can be found here at any given time. They will be unhappy about your presence, Huntress."
"Their happiness is not my concern, but I appreciate the warning."
"Think nothing of it." Meeting the woman's gaze, Swiftrake said, "Carrion conducts business out of Eliabar's. It is a restaurant in the eastern part of the Dockside. He has a meeting there later tonight."
"Thank you for the information," Kane said. "I'll put it to good use."
"You are going to kill him, are you not?"
"I certainly plan on it."
Swiftrake bared his fangs in a savage grin. "Good. I would like to help."
"That's very generous of you. May I ask why?"
"Because Carrion is rossz-zuzava, and such a being needs to die." Swiftrake growled.
Kane nodded in understanding. Rossz-zuzava—roughly translated into Common as "a defiler of the natural order"—meant a being too inherently malevolent to be capable of living in harmony with others. It was the deadliest insult in the wolfling language. For Swiftrake to label Carrion, "rossz-zuzava," showed the depth of the Forest Lord's anger. It also committed him to the bloodmage's destruction, even at the cost of his own life. "Why haven't you killed him yourself?" She gestured toward the silver and black patterning of the wolfling's kilt. "I recognize those colors. Warriors of the Moon Stalker Pack aren't known to shy from a fight."
"My companions and I are the only members of our Pack in Mistport. We are warriors, not shaman." He shook his head. "Without a way to counter Carrion's magic, it would be suicide for us to face him."
"I'm not a mage," Kane said.
"No, you are the Huntress. You have killed more than sixty beings, many of them more dangerous than a bloodmage."
"Then why would I need your help?"
"You probably do not," Swiftrake conceded, "but you have the reputation of being a woman who leaves little to chance. The Dockside is an unpredictable place. It could not hurt to have someone watching your back."
"Provided I could trust that person."
Swiftrake raised his hand. Burnished claws gleamed in the moonlight. He clenched his fist, and then opened it. Blood welling from his punctured palm, Swiftrake said, "By my blood and my honor, I will not betray you, Allegra Kane." The look he gave the woman held a note of challenge.
Kane said nothing, merely handed the wolfling a strip of cloth to wrap his hand. The Forest Lord had just sworn Eskuss-Aletah, an oath that bound him and his entire Pack to ritual starvation if he broke faith. "You'll need time to make arrangements for your friends," Kane said. "I'll see you at the restaurant when you're done." She turned and strode from the alley, disappearing into the night.
Watching her go, Swiftrake realized the woman hadn't bothered to ask his name.
Less than two hours later Swiftrake stood in the doorway of Eliabar's, surveying the large, well-lit chamber. The oldest restaurant in the Dockside was surprisingly elegant. A flight of stairs led down into the rectangular room where tame fire elementals danced in a fireplace wide enough to roast an ox. On the left side of the chamber, opposite the fireplace, a mahogany bar ran the length of the room. Serried ranks of bottles lined the shelves behind the bar, their polished glass reflecting the light of the mage globes that hung from the dark-beamed ceiling. High-backed stools fronted the bar, and oaken tables were placed throughout the room, each far enough from its neighbors to allow private conversation. Liveried waiters glided silently among the tables while a six-armed Arachnorite played a harp in the corner, filling the air with a haunting melody. Most of the tables were occupied by humans, but Swiftrake saw members of a half-dozen other races scattered around the chamber. Spotting Kane at a table in the back, the wolfling made his way across the blond hardwood floor to join her.
Kane inclined her head in greeting as sat Swiftrake down beside him. The woman was smoking a thin black cigar. A glass of wine rested on the table before her.
"Carrion is not here," Swiftrake declared.
"I know, but I expect he'll be along soon."
"What makes you think so?"
Kane nodded toward a table near the entrance where a pair of sallow-faced women sat, staring around the room with hard eyes. They were dressed in identical sets of black leather armor. One carried a battered greatsword; the other had a bandolier of throwing knives strapped across her torso. "There are bounties on those two. They call themselves, 'the Sword and the Dagger.' Kane didn't bother to hide her amusement. "They work for Carrion."
Swiftrake eyed the women with distaste. "Doing what?"
"They're his bodyguards. Carrion hasn't survived this long by taking risks. Bloodmages have many enemies, not the least of whom are other bloodmages intent on advancing within the ranks of their Order. Carrion won't walk into a place—even one he knows well—without having it checked out first." Kane nodded toward the women. "That's where those two come in. They're here to look it over, make sure it's safe."
"Are you not worried they will realize we're after their boss?"
"No. There's no reason for them to be suspicious of us. And if Carrion's supplied them with a mind-stone, they won't be able to read our thoughts."
Swiftrake looked at the woman sharply.
"I've been doing this a long time. I've picked up a few tricks," Kane said.
The Forest Lord decided not to ask. Instead, Swiftrake gazed about the room, studying its inhabitants. "I wonder who Carrion is meeting."
"One of his employers, no doubt," Kane replied. "Carrion needs to meet with his clients to receive the names of his targets and collect his fees. What better place than a restaurant where people come and go without notice?" Kane puffed on her cigar. "I imagine Carrion works out of six or seven similar establishments around the Dockside, varying the times and locations of his meetings. It's another way he limits the possibility of an ambush."
Just then a man entered Eliabar's. He was a huge man, well over seven feet tall and weighing close to four hundred pounds, none of which was fat. His head was bald and covered in arcane sigils that seemed to shift and slither in the firelight. Similar sigils were etched down both sides of his face, drawing attention to his deep-set eyes and the cruel mouth filled with sharp, filed teeth. He wore a crimson robe adorned with the emblem of a barbed whip; it was cinched at the waist by a belt of human hair. His fingers were sheathed in rune-inscribed iron.
Swiftrake could smell the stink of the man's magic from across the room. It coiled restlessly in the air, reeking of caked blood on cold stone and dead things in dark corners. "That's Carrion," he whispered.
"Interesting fellow," Kane said. "A bit ostentatious for my taste, but bloodmages aren't known for their subtlety."
Carrion descended the stairs, moving lightly for a man of his bulk. He sat down at the table with his bodyguards and signaled to a waiter, who brought him a bottle of chilled Triesan ambrosia and a plate of mushroom-stuffed venison.
"He's definitely a regular," observed Kane.
"I told you he worked out of Eliabar's."
"I know, but I like to confirm these things myself."
Carrion sat motionless as the bodyguards prepared his meal. Propping her greatsword up against the table, the tall one sliced the venison into bite-sized portions. Her smaller companion opened the bottle of ambrosia with a deft flick of one of her knives, poured a glass and offered it to the bloodmage.
Swiftrake snorted. "Are they bodyguards or serving wenches?"
Kane didn't reply. She looked around the room thoughtfully.
After a moment Swiftrake said, "We could kill him now."
"Because we'd be falling into a trap," Kane said. Her gaze returned to the bloodmage. "Carrion's smarter than I thought."
"I mean the ladies seem to be strangely incompetent bodyguards." Seeing Swiftrake's puzzled expression, Kane explained, "The first rule of being a bodyguard is to keep your hands free. Free to draw a weapon, raise a shield, or simply to push your client out of danger. Yet those two have their hands full serving him food."
"Maybe they are bad at their jobs."
Kane regarded the wolfling as a teacher would regard a particularly dim student. "Carrion wouldn't hire second-rate muscle. Which means—"
"—which means they are deliberately being careless. But why would they do that. . ." Swiftrake's eyes widened. "They're decoys!"
"Indeed. And Carrion has other men nearby, ready to strike if someone falls for the bait."
"See the man seated at the end of the bar? He stopped drinking the moment the bloodmage arrived. Same with the Zanbian at the table over there. Each man checked his weapons, but didn't draw them. That tells me they were on his payroll. That…and the fact both men wear rings engraved with the symbol of a barbed whip." Kane nodded toward the bloodmage's emblazoned robe. "Carrion's symbol. The ladies wear similar rings."
Swiftrake stared at the men. "Should we spring the trap? Try to turn it to our advantage?"
"No, the restaurant is too crowded. There are too many variables, too much room for error. Innocent people could get hurt."
"Innocent people? In the Dockside?" Swiftrake snorted. "Half our fellow diners probably have prices on their heads."
"Probably so, but I'm not here for them. I prefer to avoid unnecessary bloodshed."
"That is a strange attitude for a bounty hunter."
"Not at all. It's a matter of professional pride. I'm here to kill Carrion. If I'm forced to kill his bodyguards as well, I will. Any bloodshed beyond that would reflect poor planning on my part." Kane's eyes were dark. "I don't intend to let that happen."
"So, what is the plan?'
"I'll take him outside. There'll be fewer people around, less chance some poor fool could stumble into the line of fire."
Swiftrake leaned back in his chair. "If the bloodmage is as smart as you think, he will have other men stationed on the street."
"Most likely," Kane agreed. "That's why I feel the need for a quick stroll." She got up. "Make sure to order something. Carrion might notice you aren't drinking and become suspicious. I'll be back in ten minutes."
It was closer to twenty minutes before Kane returned, enough time for Swiftrake to order a glass of ambrosia, finish it, and order a second. The waiter arrived with the second glass just as Kane sat down.
"What happened?" Swiftrake asked after the waiter moved away.
"There were a couple of Ssylarians sharing a bottle on a stoop down the street."
The wolfing frowned. "Lizardmen do not drink. Alcohol is poison to them."
Kane placed a pair of rings on the table. Each bore the emblem of a barbed whip. "They refused my suggestion to leave."
Swiftrake bowed his head, whispering, "Vadassa bekea hos amikos lelshae."
"Vadassa's Peace rest upon their souls," Kane said. "An appropriate sentiment." She studied the wolfling, her eyes intent. "You are a follower of the Mistress of the Hunt?"
"I am a warrior of the Erdei Testverae," Swiftrake said simply. "Vadassa is my Goddess. Her Code is my Code. It is to her I pray."
"Has she ever answered?"
"Not that I am aware of," Swiftrake replied with a quick grin. "But that is not surprising. According to my wife-mate, I am quite dense. Not to mention utterly incapable of understanding the female mind." His gaze drifted to the rings on the table and his grin faded. "Won't Carrion realize his men are dead the second he steps outside?"
Kane shook her head. "The Ssylarians were stationed near the end of the block. Carrion won't expect to see them immediately. It should give me enough time to surprise him."
"For us to surprise him, you mean."
"No. I want you to stay here and watch my back."
Swiftrake started to protest, but Kane cut him off. "When Carrion leaves, I'll follow him. I expect he'll have the Sword and the Dagger with him. I can handle them, but not if I have to worry about the Zanbian and his friend coming out after me. I need you to make sure they don't."
"And if they do?"
"Kill them," Kane said. "Cut them down before they know you're there."
"A warrior does not strike without warning! It is dishonorable."
"It's not a matter of honor or dishonor. It's a matter of survival. These people aren't warriors. They don't fight fairly and they'd slit your throat as soon as look at you. Don't give them that opportunity."
"You gave the Ssylarians an opportunity to surrender," Swiftrake protested.
"You're not me. I'm not risking my life in the hopes you're as good as you think."
Swiftrake stared at her. "You are a hard woman, Allegra Kane."
"It comes with the job."
"I do not think I would like being a bounty hunter."
"It has its compensations: the money is good."
"Somehow I do not think you do it for the gold," Swiftrake said.
Kane smiled. "Perhaps not." She glanced past the wolfling. "Speaking of gold, it appears Carrion's employer has arrived."
Swiftrake turned to see a man descend the stairs, walk to Carrion's table and sit down. He spoke with the bloodmage briefly, handed over a purse, got up, and walked out. The entire encounter took less than a minute.
"Time to get ready," Kane said. "Carrion's business is done. He'll be leaving soon." She signaled and a waiter brought over the bill. Kane paid it, adding a generous tip.
"Are you sure you will not need my help outside?" Swiftrake asked.
"I'm sure. Carrion will be dead before he knows I'm there. If the ladies are smart, they'll walk away. If not, they'll have gotten to live for a few seconds longer." She looked at Swiftrake. "Just keep their friends off my back."
"It shall be as you say, Allegra Kane."
"Good. Now, we wait."
They didn't wait long. Less than five minutes later, Carrion finished his meal. The blood mage rose, tossed a handful of coins on the table and headed for the exit. As Kane had predicted, he was accompanied by the Sword and the Dagger.
Swiftrake glanced across the room. The man at the bar and the Zanbian remained seated. The Zanbian had already ordered a drink. "Looks like they consider themselves off-duty," he said.
"Make sure it stays that way," Kane replied. She got up and moved quickly toward the door, exiting the building not ten seconds after Carrion. The bloodmage strode down the street, heading toward the corner stoop where the Ssylarians had sat. The Sword walked five paces in front of him; The Dagger trailed behind, guarding his back.
Kane closed the distance, her boots silent upon the cobblestoned street. At twenty paces, the Dagger happened to glance back. Her eyes widened in alarm. Before she could move, Kane's arm came up and the crossbow spat, whirred, and then spat again. Carrion pitched forward, a pair of bolts buried in his skull.
The Dagger swore, her hands darting toward her knives. Kane shook her head and put a bolt in the woman's shoulder. She gasped and fell to one knee just as her partner rushed up, greatsword drawn. She halted at the sight of the leveled crossbow.
"Your job is finished, ladies," Kane said. "No use throwing your lives away over a dead man."
"Easy for you to say! We have our reputations to consider," replied the Dagger, her face tight with pain.
"Reputations are no use to dead women."
"Just who in the Nine Hells are you?" Her good hand inched toward her daggers.
"I've many names, but the one you might recognize is the Huntress."
The woman froze. Slowly—carefully—she moved her hand away from the knives.
"I'm glad you've decided to be reasonable," Kane said. Her eyes flicked to the Sword. The woman's face was pale. "Help your partner up, then both of you start walking. If I see either of you again, I'll collect the bounties on your heads. Understand?"
The woman nodded. Sheathing her sword, she pulled her friend to her feet. They backed up, keeping their hands well clear of their weapons. When they reached the corner, they turned and quickly walked away.
Kane scanned the area. The street was deserted. Satisfied, she holstered her crossbow and strode over to Carrion's body. She looked down at the dead bloodmage. "Rossz-zuzava, indeed," she growled, "daring to enslave the souls of Erdei Testverae." Kane's eyes were no longer grey, but gold and ablaze with power. "I could take your soul as easily as you took theirs and condemn you to wander the Eternal Woods forever. Not as an honored guest, but as prey for the spirits of the Forest Lords who reside there." Her power beat at the air, filling the street with the scent of dark earth and sun-dappled glades. She heard a faint gasp from behind her and smiled. "But I won't. Such an act would make me rossz-zuzava myself, and force a beloved son to act against me." Kane released her power and it faded into the night. Without turning her head, she said, "I thought I told you to watch my back, Swiftrake, son of Winterden."
"And I thought you said you weren't a mage," the wolfling replied, emerging from the shadows.
Swiftrake looked at Kane with suspicion. "Then what are you? And how do you know my name?"
She sighed. "Honestly, Swiftrake, your pack-mate is right. You are about as perceptive as a rock. Perhaps this would help."
Between one heartbeat and the next, Kane's figure vanished, replaced by a female Forest Lord of impossible proportions. Standing twelve-feet tall on back-cantered legs, she had broad shoulders and a thick, powerful chest that tapered down to a narrow waist, all of which were covered by a silken pelt of the purest white. Her sharp features boasted a pair of blazing golden eyes set above a long muzzle displaying a formidable array of fangs. Clad only in a bejeweled harness, a glowing quarterstaff held loosely in one clawed hand, she was Power Incarnate.
"Vadassa?" Swiftrake whispered.
"Yes." The mind that touched Swiftrake's was vast and infinitely complex.
The old wolfling fell to his knees, bowing his head. "You honor me with your presence, Goddess."
"No, Swiftrake. It is you who honors me. You have lived your life faithful to my Code and always been a staunch defender of your Pack. You are a true son of the Erdei Testverae. I could ask for nothing more."
Swiftrake's ears flattened in embarrassment. Desperate to change the subject, he blurted, "Why are you here?"
"Because you were right; Carrion needed to pay for his crimes against the Erdei Testverae. You were also right you would have died facing him alone. I could not let that happen."
"But why pretend to be Allegra Kane?"
"I am not pretending to be Allegra Kane. I am Allegra Kane. Or, to be more precise, Allegra Kane is a part of me."
Swiftrake's head started to ache. "What?"
Vadassa smiled. "The issue is…complicated. Let us just say the Gods are governed by rules that limit our interference in the mortal realm. As Vadassa, I could not aid you directly, but as Allegra Kane, a mortal avatar of the Mistress of the Hunt, I could."
"Why choose a human avatar?"
"Humans are everywhere. They can pass unnoticed where the Erdei Testverae cannot. It is a useful trait." The Goddess' mind-voice became gentle. "Swiftrake, I have as many avatars as there are races upon this world. How else can an immortal understand the lives of mortals? Some—" Vadassa's thought broke-off in mid-sentence and her great golden eyes grew distant, listening to something only she could hear. After a moment, she nodded. Turning back to Swiftrake, she said, "I must go. My manifestation on the earthly plane has not gone unnoticed. To stay longer would have unpleasant consequences for us both." Vadassa reached out with her glowing staff and touched Swiftrake gently between the eyes. Power flooded through him and the old wolfling felt the years drop from him. He knew without looking that his scars had faded as well. "Be well, Swiftrake, son of Winterden. Know that I am well-pleased with you." With those final words, Vadassa vanished.
Swiftrake stared at the empty space where his Goddess had stood, tears trickling down his face. After a while, he composed himself and looked around. The street remained deserted, but he knew it wouldn't be for long. Rising to his feet, Swiftrake made his way over to Carrion's body. He stared down at the corpse thoughtfully, then reached down and slung it over his shoulder. Vadassa's Code commanded the Forest Lords to "waste not, want not," and Allegra Kane had said the Matriarch of Aldatia was offering fifteen thousand orbs for Carrion's head. Who was he to disobey a command of Vadassa, especially when he and his wife-mate were expecting another litter? As he padded off into the night, Swiftrake gave thanks to his Goddess for this, her final gift.
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Colin	on August 1, 2012 at 8:33 am
This is a great story! I want to see more from this author for sure – I hope you publish him many more times.


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Q: "to be used" vs "to being used" I have the following sentence:

The aggregator in the smart meter network has to provide incentive users
  to contribute their smart meters to being used as relays.

Here, which one is better: "to being used" or "to be used"?
Thanks a lot!

A: It's a fantastic question.
You cannot contribute something while you can contribute something to something or contribute to something or contribute to doing something.
Read more here.
I understand why you think it's a good idea to use a passive gerund instead of a passive infinitive and that's probably because of to. You probably think it's a preposition here. But you don't need to use a preposition there. However, you need to change the place of it and put it right after contribute so your phrase would be

contribute to their smart meters

Now you want to say why to contribute to their smart meters. You need an infinitive to add a purpose. One of the usage of infinitive is to express the purpose either in active or passive voice. Then your final version of your sentence part would be

... contribute to their smart meters to be used as relays.

The first to is a preposition while the second one is part of the infinitive structure.

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BP invests in developing biogas projects and offtakes from carbon capture projects. BP is also actively involved in renewable power and fuel certificates markets to help businesses demonstrate the use of renewable energy. BP's AA credit rating and risk management products can help developers who are seeking project financing.
RINs are the currency of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) regulated by the EPA which mandates that obligated parties must blend a certain percentage of US fuels from renewable sources into petroleum gasoline and diesel.  Compliance is achieved by blending renewable fuels into transportation fuel, generating credits (called "Renewable Identification Numbers", or RINs) to meet an EPA-specified Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO).
As part of our extensive portfolio, BP also offers renewable natural gas developers access to California Vehicle Fuel Providers. This access creates Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits which are sold to meet compliance obligations and reach voluntary GHG reduction targets. Suppliers who join the scheme may generate LCFS credits (representing a 1 tonne reduction in GHG emissions from the life cycle of fuel production). To encourage firms to innovate lower carbon technology, an auction reserve price is in place, which will increase annually in line with inflation.
In 2017, BP acquired the upstream portion of Clean Energy's biogas business and signed a long-term supply contract with Clean Energy to support Clean's continuing downstream biogas business. The deal enables both companies to accelerate the growth in biogas supply and help meet the growing demand of the natural gas vehicle fuel sector.
Under terms of the agreement, BP purchased Clean Energy's existing biomethane production facilities, its share of two new facilities and its existing third party supply contracts for renewable natural gas. Clean Energy continues to have access to a secure and expanding supply to sell to the growing customer base of its  renewable natural gas fuel through a long-term supply contract with BP. Clean Energy will also be able to expand its customer base at its North American network of natural gas fuelling stations, allowing customers to take advantage of the ease and affordability of switching to a fuel that is both renewable and can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The biogas used is produced entirely from organic waste.  As a fuel for compressed natural gas vehicle fleets, including heavy-duty trucks, it is estimated to result in 70 percent lower GHG emissions than equivalent gasoline or diesel fuelled vehicles.
The business generates carbon credits known as RINs as well as LCFS Credits in California.  BP's acquisition enables both BP and Clean Energy to accelerate growth in renewable natural gas supply and meet the growing demand of the natural gas vehicle sector. BP's access to Clean's fueling network will allow key developers to capture both RIN and LCFS income. BP's offtake capability and strong balance sheet will help developers access project financing. Clean Energy will focus on expanding their network and working with fleet owners on converting their vehicles to environmentally friendly CNG or LNG fuel usage. BP is now one of the largest suppliers of renewable natural gas to the US & Canadian transportation sector, providing access through Clean Energy's more than 500 CNG/LNG fuelling stations.
In December 2017, BP formed a joint venture with Aria Energy for the biogas production facilities acquired as part of the Clean Energy acquisition. Under the joint venture, Aria has responsibility for operations, maintenance and administration of the biomethane production facilities in Canton, Michigan, and North Shelby, Tennessee, and will continue development, engineering and construction of new facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Atlanta, Georgia. BP will provide marketing and distribution services for the facilities.
The use of biomethane instead of fossil gas can significantly reduce emissions as it is produced from renewable material, and even provides a sustainable recycling solution for waste.
The Green Gas Certification Scheme (GGCS) tracks the volume of biomethane injected into the grid, rather than the physical flows. This biomethane displaces fossil-fuel based natural gas in the grid system. The volume is tracked by Renewable Gas Guarantees of Origin (RGGO), which can be traded as certificates. BP can provide consumers of gas with certificates that can be used to evidence their use of biomethane through the gas grid for the purposes of GHG emissions reporting.
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There's no way to present this subtlety or nuance it: August 17, 2020 will be remembered for all the wrong reasons in the long history of the Canadian Football League.
The plug was pulled on the 2020 season on that mid-summer Monday morning after the federal government backed away from a $30 million loan that was to help stage a bubble season right here in Winnipeg.
The announcement – which felt like a simultaneous knife in the back and a kick in the gut for CFL fans — meant that due to the COVID-19 pandemic no games would be played for the first time since World War II.
Still, there's been months of hand-wringing on that subject dating back to August, and even further to March when this awful global pandemic really took hold.
And so as we wrap up the abridged version of our Bombers Year in Review series let's not fixate on the negative any longer, but – fingers crossed – look to what will be on the horizon for the three-down league in 2021.
First and foremost, the calendar year is closing with the country still in the grip of COVID-19, but with vaccines now being distributed. That's why there was hope when the league unveiled its 2021 schedule during Grey Cup Unite in November – a week-long event during what was supposed to be Grey Cup in Regina – to help generate conversation and flip the narrative from negative to positive.
"We need to come out on the other side of this, and we will," said Winnipeg Blue Bombers President and CEO Wade Miller the day of the schedule unveiling.
"We're going to have to get back to normalcy. (The planned start of a '21 season) is seven months away – we can get wrapped up in the doom and gloom, or we can look forward to getting through this spike right now and getting back to CFL football in the summer.
"We know things can change very quickly," Miller added. "But we're going to focus on the positive as we head toward the summer next year. There are some great things happening with the vaccine announcements we've heard recently.
"Again, we've got to work to bend the curve the right way in this country and let's focus on something positive."
The schedule reveal was followed by the release of the CFL's pending free-agent list and the announcement the market would open on February 9. Teams immediately began attacking their to-do lists, including re-signing players and coaches.
Those announcements used to be occasionally met with shoulder shrugs in previous offseasons, but now represent more indicators the league was back in business.
All of this isn't to suggest there won't be some bumpy days ahead. The CFL took a massive financial bath in 2020, the repercussions of which could be felt well into 2022. The league also has some work to do to smooth over relations with the CFL Players' Association.
The CFL has been here before, however. Not with the cancellation of a season per se, but with so many ready to write the obituary on Canada's pro football loop back in the mid-to-late-90s after the failed U.S. expansion experiment.
Franchises were teetering on the brink then, including the Bombers, only to navigate through the choppy waters and enjoy a rebirth in the 2000s.
Faith and hope helped then, and those sentiments are needed now more than ever now.
"There's been some tough times in our league," said Bombers GM Kyle Walters in the fall. "I remember in Hamilton in the late 90s… you'd get your paycheque and the players would rush to the bank because you weren't sure with the last 10 guys if there would be money in the bank.
"We'll battle through this. What will next year look like? We're not sure, but everyone will do their part financially to keep the CFL running and hopefully it gets back down the road and this will be another story about how the league went through some trying times and came out on the other side thriving."
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If you are looking to expand your network, Twitter is a great place to start. For this week's Productivity Wednesday, we've compiled a list of the top 50 Human Resources Twitter influences so that you can keep up to date on the latest news and trends within the field of HR. These influencers were chosen by a combination of factors, relevance to the field, number of followers, and engagement with other Twitter users.
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Sharlyn Lauby (@sharlyn_lauby) — Sharlyn is the author of the HRBartender blog, as well as a leadership/management training consultant for the ITMGroup. You can also find her writing over on Mashable.com.
CareerBuilder (@CareerBuilder) — Manned by Tony V., CareerBuilder's twitter account gives you the latest in job search advice, employment trends, and other topics.
William Tincup (@williamtincup) — William is heavily involved in the HR spaces as a consultant, speaker and blogger. He is the co-host of DriveThruHR, a Fistful of Talent blog contributor and is a noted expert in HR software user acceptance.
Jamey Jackson (@JameyJackson) — Jamey is the VP of Malone Professional Solutions, which is a recruiting and sourcing firm specializing in automotive, manufacturing, engineering, healthcare and administration positions.
Laurie Ruettimann (@lruettimann) — Laurie is a writer and speaker covering HR, employment and social media.
Jessica Merrell (@blogging4jobs) — Jessiva has been recognized as one of the top 50 #SoMe Power User by Forbes. She enjoyes writing about topics related to HR, recruiting and leadership.
Bryan Wempen (@bryanwempen) — Bryan is the co-founder of ceVoke, a boutique speaker agency. He is also a co-host over at DriveThruHR.
Meghan M. Biro (@MeghanMBiro) — Meghan is a leader in building the case for brand huminazation is an excellent resource for using Twitter for business. She is the founder of TalentCulture, which hosts #TChat every Wednesday from 7-8pmET.
Josh Bersin (@Josh_Bersin) — Josh is the founder of Bersin by Deloitte, a research and advisory services firm focused on corporate talent management.
Trish McFarlane (@TrishMcFarlane) — Trish is an HR strategist and co-founder of HRevolution and WomenofHR.com. She enjoyes speaking on communication and new media as it related to HR.
Bill Humbert (@TheRecruiterGuy) — Bill H. is the Talent Engagement and Marketing Leader at PepsiCo, as well as a social and gadget addict.
Bill Kutik (@billkutik) — Bill K. is an independent industry analyst and the father of the HR Technology Conference. He is a regular online columnist, as well as the host of The Bill Kutik Radio Show.
Jacinta Croagh (@Croaghie) — Jacinta is all things strategy: advertising, marketing, brand, social media, content, HR comms. She is an active blogger and Director at Croagh Ink.
Mike Haberman (@MikeHaberman) — Mike is a human resources consultant and all around curious guy. He enjoys helping small busineses solve people issues.
Tim Sackett (@TimSackett) — Time is the VP of HRU and a regular Fistful of Talent contributer. He is an engineering and technical recruiting pro.
Traci Deveau (@Devoted2HR) — Traci is a Sales Director with Dovetail Software and has more than 20 years experience in Human Resources, technology, and marketing.
Jon Ingham (@joningham) — Jon is an analyst, blogger and consultant in strategic and innovative management of talent, human and social capital. His passion includes HR 2.0 and current technlogy trends in HR.
Mary Wilson (@LearnSolMary) — Mary is a career coach and HR consultant. She also runs the Learning Solutions blog.
Mark Stelzner (@stelzner) — Mark is a leading HR consultant and strategic advisor. He is the founder of Inflexion Advisors and @JobAngels.
David Shepherd (@oldshep) — David is the content and platform director at XpertHR which specializes in employment law, HR good practice, benchmarking, pay, benefits, and the labour market.
Ben Baran (@BenBaran) — Ben is a researcher, author, consultant in the HR field. He is most interested in organizational behavior and human resources strategy. By day he is a management professor at Northern Kentucky University.
Sian Harrington (@sianharrington) — Sian is the publisher and editor of HR magazine, and has more than 23 years of journalism experience.
Justin Bidwell (@JustinBidwell) — Justin specializes in engineering recruiting and is the owner of Bidwell & Associates. His tweet stream is full of information on technical jobs such as: mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, IT, and marketing.
Curtis Midkiff (@SHRMSMG) — Curtis is the Director of Social Engagement for SHRM, the world's largest association of HR pros.
Johanna Ratcliffe (@ratcliffe_j) — Johanna is the Digital Communications Manager at CIPD and enjoys witty banter on her Twitter stream.
Tim Gardner (@theHRintrovert) — Tim is a solution oriented blogger and HR professional. He has been in many sides of HR, including generalist and organizational effectiveness.
Chris Frede (@HRBuoy) — Chris is an HR generalist and recruiting manager in a corporate environment.
Naomi Bloom (@InFullBloomUS) — Naomi is a leading analyst and consultant in HR technology. She is a Managing Partner at Bloom & Wallace.
Jason Averbook (@jasonaverbook) — Jason is the Chief Business Innovation Officer at Appirio.
Sue Meisinger (@suemeisinger) — Sue is a the former CEO of SHRM and is incredibly passionate about the profession. She loves conversing with other professionals with opinions on the industry as a whole.
David Woods (@davidpaulwoods) — David is the Deputy editor of HR magazine, writing about all things work-related.
Natalia Thomson (@N_Thomson) — Natalia is a Digital Communications Executive at CIPD. She is most passionate about social media, digital marketing and customer engagement.
Nisha Raghavan (@TheHrbuddy) — Nisha is a DriveThruHR co-host, who loves talking about cultural diversity and social media's impact on HR.
Michael VanDervort (@MikeVanDervort) — Michael likes to be on the cutting edge of HR and social media. His tone is fast and thorough, and his posts are sharp and to the point.
Kevin W. Grossman (@KevinWGrossman) — Kevin is a Director at Peoplefluent and the co-founder of the weekly #TChat.
Jason Buss (@jjbuss) — Jason is the VP of Recruiting and Diversity, as well as the creator and editor for TalentHQ.com.
Heather Vogel (@hrwhisperer) — Heather is an HR and organizational development guru who rehabilitates organizations and nurtures talent.
Dean Da Costa (@Deandacosta) — Dean is a highly decorated professional with more than 20 years of experience in recruiting, staffing, leadership, project management and HR.
Debbie McGrath (@hrdotcom) — Debbie is the CEO of HR.com where HR professionals can go to discuss best practices, share their expertise and network.
Lance Hauden (@thelance) — Lance is the Editor for SourceCon.com and a recovering HR/recruiting pro.
Nora Burns (@PHRSPHR) — Nora has more than 20 years in the HR field as a consultant for applying and maintaining your PHR/SPHR certification.
Joann Corley (@joanncorley) — Joann is the Founder, CEO of The Human Sphere, a holistic talent management company. She is also author fo the book, 'The Force Within'.
Barry Deutsch (@Barry_at_IMPACT) — Barry is an active speaker on HR/Human Resource topics, specifically, how to hire AND retrain talent. He is also an author of multiple best-selling books on hiring and job search.
Maren Hogan (@marenhogan) — Maren is the Chief Marketing Brain of RedBranch Media. She help folks in recruiting, talent acquisition and HR, figure out marketing, community and social.
Steve Boese (@SteveBoese) — Steve is the HR Technology Conference Co-Chair and host of the HR Happy Hour Show and podcast. Steve is a frequent contributor at Fistful of Talent and HR Executive Magazine.
Kris Dunn (@kris_dunn) — Kris is a VP of HR and Founder of the HR Capitalist and Fistful of Talent sites.
Guy Ellis (@CourageHR) — Guy is passion about changing the way we see ourselves in HR and the rike we can do.
Diane Pfadenhauer (@hrlawyer) — Diane is an employment attorney and has trained hundres of HR and legal professionals in strategic planning, compliance, conducting investigations, performance improvement and more!
Mark Walsh (@warkmalsh) — Mark provides useful, funny and challenging tweets about leadership, HR, stress/time management, team building and communication. He is the founder of Integration Training.
Orrin Woodward (@OrrinWoodward) — Orrin is ranked among the top 25 global leadership gurus and is devoted to principle-based living leadership for people and organizations.
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Scott Simmerman (@scottsimmerman) — Passionate about team building and organization improvement tools.
Ajay Pangarkar (https://twitter.com/ajayPangarkar@ajayPangarkar) — President of Central Knowledge, Inc.
Marc Rosenberg (@marcjrosenberg) — Speaker in organizational learning, knowledge management and performance improvement.
Jane Bozarth (@janebozarth) — Author of Social Media for Trainers and elearning coordinator.
Karl Kapp (@kkapp) — Consultant working at the convergence of learning, technology and gamification.
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La energía de cohesión gravitacional es la energía mínima que tiene que ser aplicada a un sistema para éste deje de estar unido mediante la atracción de la gravedad. Un sistema unido por la gravedad tiene energía potencial gravitacional menor que la suma de sus componentes por separado — esto es lo que mantiene el sistema agregado de acuerdo con el principio de energía potencial mínima total.

Para una masa esférica de densidad uniforme, la energía de cohesión gravitacional U está dada por la fórmula

donde G es la constante de gravitación , M es la masa de la esfera, y R es su radio.

Suponiendo que la Tierra es una esfera uniforme  (lo cual no es del todo correcto, pero lo suficiente para obtener una estimación del orden de magnitud) con  y , obtenemos . Esto es aproximadamente igual a una semana de la producción de energía total del Sol, que es de 37.5 MJ/kg, 60% del valor absoluto de la energía potencial por kg en la superficie.

Si en lugar de una densidad uniforme, usamos la densidad en función de la profundidad, obtenida a partir del tiempo de viaje de las ondas sísmicas (ecuación de Adams-Williamson), está dado en el Modelo de Tierra de Referencia Preliminar (PREM). Teniendo en cuenta esto, la energía de cohesión gravitacional real de la tierra puede ser calculada numéricamente como .

Según el teorema del virial, la energía de cohesión gravitacional de una estrella es aproximadamente dos veces su energía térmica interna.

Desarrollo para una esfera uniforme
La energía de cohesión gravitacional de una esfera de radio R se obtiene al calcular la energía total de alejar hasta el infinito todas las capas de espesor dr externas de la esfera sucesivamente.

Suponiendo una densidad constante ρ, las masas de una capa y el interior de esfera sea:
    y
La energía requerida para una capa es el negativo de la energía potencial gravitacional:

Integrando para todo las capas:

El valor de la densidad ρ usado aquí es sencillamente igual a la masa total dividida por su volumen para objetos con densidad uniforme, por tanto

Y finalmente, insertado esto a nuestro resultado obtenemos a la fórmula
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Q: Nested functions are not allowed but why nested function prototypes are allowed? [C++] I was reading the linked question which leads me to ask this question.
Consider the following code
int main()
{
    string SomeString();
}

All says, compiler takes this as a function prototype and not as a string object. Now consider the following code.
int main()
{
    string Some()
    {
        return "";
    }
}

Compiler said this is invalid as I guess nested function definition is not allowed. If it is not allowed, why nested function prototypes are allowed? It is not giving any advantage rather than making confusion (or am I missing some valid points here?).
I figured out the following is valid.
int main()
{
  string SomeFun();
  SomeFun();
  return 0;
}

string SomeFun()
{
  std::cout << "WOW this is unexpected" << std::endl;
}

This is also confusing. I was expecting the function SomeFun() will have a scope only in main. But I was wrong. Why compiler is allowing to compile code like the above? Is there any real time situations where code like the above makes sense?
Any thoughts?

A: Your prototype is just 'Forward Declaration'.  Please check out the Wikipedia article.
Basically, it tells the compiler "don't be alarmed if the label 'SomeFun' is used in this way".  But your linker is what's responsible for finding the correct function body.
You can actually declare a bogus prototype, e.g. 'char SomeFun()' and use it all over your main.  You will only get an error when your linker tries to find the body of your bogus function.  But your compiler will be cool with it.
There are lots of benefits.  You have to remember the function body is not always in the same source code file.  It can be in a linked library.Also, that linked library may be have a specific 'link signature'.Use conditional defines you may even select the correct link signature at build time using your scoped prototypes.Although most people would use function pointers for that instead.
Hope this helps.

A: Just as a side note, C++03 does have a roundabout way of defining local functions. It requires abusing the local-class feature:
int main()
{
    struct Local
    {
        static string Some()
        {
            return "";
        }
    };
    std::cout << Local::Some() << std::endl;
}

A: This is a convention from C -- like many -- which C++ has adopted.
The ability to declare a function inside another function in C is a decision that most programmers probably consider regrettable and unnecessary.  Particularly with modern OOP design where function definitions are comparatively smaller than they are in C.
If you would like to have functions that only exist in the scope of another function, two options are boost::lambda and C++1x lambda.

A: As to why your declaration of
void f() {
    void g(); g();
}

is better than this one
void g();
void f() {
    g();
}

It's generally good if you keep declarations as local as possible, so that as few name clashes as possible result. I say it's arguable whether declaring a function locally (this way) is really fortunate, as i think it's still better to ordinary include its header and then go the "usual" way, which is also less confusing to people not knowing about that. Sometimes, it's also useful to work around a shadowed function
void f() {
    int g;
    // oops, ::g is shadowed. But we can work around that
    {
        void g(); g();
    }
}

Of course, in C++ we could call function g using its_namespace::g() - but in the old days of C, that wouldn't have been possible, and that thing allowed the programmer to still access the function. Also note that while syntactically it is not the same, semantically the following does also declare a function within a local scope, that actually targets a different scope.
int main() {
    using std::exit;
    exit();
}

As a side note, there are more situations like that where the target scope of a declaration is not the scope where that declaration appears in. In general, the entity you declare becomes a member of the scope in which the declaration appears. But that's not always the case. Consider for example friend declarations, where that thing happens
struct X { friend void f() { std::cout << "WoW"; } };
int main() { void f(); f(); } // works!

Even though the function declaration (and definition!) of f happened within the scope of X, the entity (the function itself) became a member of the enclosing namespace.

A: Function prototypes are hints for the compiler. They indicate that the functions are implemented somewhere else, if not already discovered. Nothing more.

A: When you declare a prototype as you are doing you are basically telling the compiler to wait for the linker to resolve it. Depending where you write the prototype the scoping rules apply. There is nothing technically wrong writing the prototype inside your main() function (although IMHO a bit messier), it just means that the function is only locally known inside the main(). If you would have declared the prototype at the top of your source file (or more commonly in a header file), the prototype/function would be known in the whole source.
string foo()
{
  string ret = someString();  // Error
  return ret;
}

int main(int argc,char**argv)
{
   string someString();
   string s = somestring(); // OK
   ...
}


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Междунаро́дный день спорта на благо развития и мира () — отмечается 6 апреля. Провозглашён Генеральной Ассамблеей ООН 23 августа 2013 года (Резолюция A/RES/67/296) на 96-м пленарном заседании. Генеральная Ассамблея предлагает заинтересованным сторонам сотрудничать в деле проведения Международного дня спорта на благо развития и мира, отмечать его и способствовать повышению осведомленности о нем.

В своём послании 2014-го года Генеральный секретарь ООН Пан Ги Мун призвал:

В нынешнем году мы впервые в истории отмечаем Международный день спорта на благо мира и развития.

Нам в Организации Объединенных Наций известно о том, что спорт — это универсальный язык, объединяющий группы людей и нации, несмотря на существующие разногласия.

Спорт расширяет возможности молодежи и способствует укреплению здоровья и упрочению таких ценностей Организация Объединенных Наций, как равенство, взаимное уважение и справедливость.
Спорт помогает нам распространять идеи мира, осуществлять социальные преобразования и продвигаться вперед в деле достижения целей в области развития, сформулированных в Декларации тысячелетия.

В ходе проведения Международного дня особое внимание будет уделяться тому, как спорт может способствовать осуществлению прав человека, устранению существующих препятствий и укреплению солидарности в глобальном масштабе.

Для достижения наших целей нам необходимо участие всех «игроков» — правительств, международных организаций, спортивного сектора, гражданского общества и многих других.

Я настоятельно призываю всех граждан мира поддержать это растущее движение и влиться в наши ряды, с тем чтобы использовать возможности спорта для улучшения жизни всех людей.

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Sorry for the last minute info. Kept wanting to check, and life kept interfering. Mea culpa!
Deadline to complete bracket is March 21 12:15 PM EDT.
Or 9:15 AM PDT for those on the West Coast.
@MarkDaSpark will enter in the early a.m.
App was acting up. Got in.
ChipGreen's Full Metal Bracket is in effect, with 2 hours to spare!
I am in for all the bragging rights.
I see that, Mr. Perfect Bracket!
@chipgreen Blind squirrels and nuts… Thanks for the jinx.
Well, you're now in 7th spot, only 1 point ahead of the wolves after your nutz!
@chipgreen @MarkDaSpark I messaged Ariana seeing if Casemates would have a little something for the winner. She said that she would put something together, and that was the beginning of my downward spiral.
I have absolutely no business filing out a bracket. But that has never stopped me before!
Well this is a fine mess you've gotten us into! And @Dave is leading by 1 point!
Super fun! Pulling for you @coynedj to get the last two games right!
Well, it was fun while it lasted! I spent 25 seconds on my bracket, and it was probably the best one I've ever done - I'll have to remember not to do any research next year too!
Hey, who's Bob? Oh, that's me… not the most correct picks, but the most points! Looks like I pulled it out! What do I win? Maybe hold for fall delivery privileges this summer??
Congrats but still, good luck!
Congrats to … Bob('s your Uncle).


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SAS 70 (Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70: Service Organizations) was an authoritative auditing standard that was developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). In 2011, the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) No. 16 took the place of SAS 70 as the authoritative standard for auditing service organizations.


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English Text Construction — Recommend this title to your library
English Text Construction
Structuring subjectivity in Asian Englishes
Multivariate approaches to mental predicates across genres and functional uses
Author(s): Sandra C. Deshors 1
1 New Mexico State University
Source: English Text Construction, Volume 10, Issue 1, Jan 2017, p. 132 - 164
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1075/etc.10.1.07des
This study investigates the usage patterns of four near-synonymous mental predicates (believe, guess, suppose and think) across three Asian ESL (English as a Second Language) varieties as well as British and American Englishes. Using two multivariate techniques, multiple correspondence analysis and classification and regression tree analysis, the study shows the benefits of exploring cross-varietal variation through the lens of lexicalization patterns. The study also demonstrates that to make sense of semantic patterns it is crucial to account for extra-linguistic factors such as genre, as different ESL writers structure the meaning of believe, guess, suppose and think differently depending on their type of writing. Ultimately, in the broader context of the emancipation of ESL varieties, the results raise important questions about the developmental process of Asian Englishes and the place that semantic structure holds in this endeavor.
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England all rounder Ronnie Irani could face disciplinary action after squirting water over a spectator during Saturday's match against Australia.
Irani was involved in a heated argument with a fan who leant over the boundary fence to hurl abuse at the player as he left the field with the rest of the England team at the end of the Australian innings.
Irani walked over to the fence and came within a metre of the fan, who was being restrained by a security guard, before squirting water from a bottle at him.
Australia won the match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground by five runs to clinch the best-of-three finals series 2-0.
Former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd, the match referee, is yet to make any comment on the incident. Irani took 3-46 in the match but was out for seven when he batted.
England leave Australia next week for the World Cup in southern Africa.


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Гурбрю () — громада  в Швейцарії в кантоні Берн, адміністративний округ Берн-Міттельланд.

Географія
Громада розташована на відстані близько 18 км на захід від Берна.
Гурбрю має площу 1,9 км², з яких на 18,7% дозволяється будівництво (житлове та будівництво доріг), 70,1% використовуються в сільськогосподарських цілях, 11,2% зайнято лісами, 0% не є продуктивними (річки, льодовики або гори).

Демографія

2019 року в громаді мешкало 264 особи (+5,6% порівняно з 2010 роком), іноземців було 13,6%. Густота населення становила 142 осіб/км².
За віковим діапазоном населення розподілялося таким чином: 20,5% — особи молодші 20 років, 59,1% — особи у віці 20—64 років, 20,5% — особи у віці 65 років та старші. Було 108 помешкань (у середньому 2,4 особи в помешканні).
Із загальної кількості 131 працюючого 83 було зайнятих в первинному секторі, 10 — в обробній промисловості, 38 — в галузі послуг.

Примітки

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Manoeuvering a school bus full of noisy kids through big city traffic without getting t-boned is tough enough, but the driver of the Blue Whale School Bus has to avoid getting harpooned as well. Seriously, this is Japan,they EAT whales there - talk about being a moving target!
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That last bus looks like the space shuttle, not an airliner.
Nose detail similar to shuttle, plus orbital maneuvering thrusters.
"USA" and US flag on the wing.
De-orbit thruster pods on top rear.
Wing and rudder details similar to shuttle, such as the black outlines.


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Liam Gallagher Doesn't Know How to Play "Wonderwall" on Guitar
Unlike every drunk kid in a university dorm, Liam Gallagher apparently doesn't know how to play the guitar part on "Wonderwall."
The former Oasis singer and solo star admitted as much in a recent interview with The Herald Sun .
"It's a big song everywhere around the world," he said speaking about the massive Oasis hit. "A lot people give it a bit stick, they say they've heard it a million times but as soon as you play it people lose their shit over it and they're all fucking buzzing."
So, naturally, Gallagher doesn't mind busting it out in his current live set.
"The way I see it there's a new generation people coming to see me or Noel and they want to hear it," he said. "They've paid money so who am I not to play it? I don't mind playing it. I love it. We play it with a cello and an acoustic guitar now, I think that's how it should be done."
And by "we," he means his backing band, because he seemingly has no qualms about admitting his lack instrumental prowess. In addition to admitting his inability to play "Wonderwall," Gallagher praised his son Gene for exceeding his own abilities on the axe.
"I've not heard him sing, but he's got the attitude and the look for sure," Gallagher added. "He's a good little guitar player, he's better than me. I mean, I can't play, but he's good."
Gallagher went on to say that Gene is "desperate" to start a band his own, but in the meantime, dad released his debut solo LP As You Were last year.
Revisit some his less-than-kind remarks about his brother Noel with Exclaim!'s list the Top 7 Noel and Liam Gallagher Quotes 2017.
acoustic, Eve, hea, love, No
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