Bilderberg 2015: This Year's New World Order Meeting

The Bilderberg group consists of the world's most influential people.  Their power can cause/alter/end social upheaval, world and national policies, cultural change, economics, academics, law, war, price of oil, trade, and election results of presidents and prime ministers on a global scale.  They meet annually in various cities in the United States, Europe, or Canada.

Many, including myself, believe this group is planning New World Order.  In summary, New World Order is a world without boundaries, currency, culture, religion, nationality, or freedom. Greece and other soon-to-be bankrupt countries, Carbon footprint tax, Jade Helm, the Euro currency, lack of law enforcement to United States borders, the UN, G-7, the Patriot Act, the bit coin, reverse mortgage, and Wall Street bailout are only a few modern day examples that show the world opting for one government while eliminating the nation-state model.

2015 Bilderberg, Austria

This year the Bilderberg group met on June 11 through June 14 in Telfs-Buchen, Austria.  The attendees consist of CEOs such as Eric Schmidt of Google, academia elites from ivy league institutions, bankers like the Royal Bank of Canada, publishers, business moguls from Goldman Sachs, car CEOs like Volvo's Svanberg and Fiat's Elkann, political staples such as George Osborne (England's chancellor), and career military such as General David Petraeus.  By the way, General Petraeus is currently on probation for sharing classified information.  

Princess Beatrix from the Netherlands is a regular and part of the invitation process.  Her father, Prince Berhard, founded the group in 1954.  Other mega-celebs such as Prince Charles, Bill Clinton, and Gerald Ford have also attended at least one of the annual meetings.    

There are approximately one hundred and forty attendees each year.  The powerful and famous group has never disclosed the purpose of these annual meetings, granting them conspiracy chatter status. Two things are certain-the guests come alone because no family is permitted and the security is world class.  Who pays for the security is another mystery.

The mainstream media leaves the group alone, but small, obscure reporters like Alex Jones attempt to scoop the story.  Some people even organize and protest.  Again, that's as far as it gets.  Security is almost at a martial law level.  Most speculate that this year's meeting was about the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).  I'm wondering why Google's Schmidt is a regular at this meeting.  Talk about big brother!  And Volvo's presence makes me a little uneasy.  They just released the new X90 which supposedly is interfaced with Apple.  The car practically drives itself.  What do you think they talked about last week?  Leave a comment.

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Final list of Participants

Chairman

Castries, Henri de	Chairman and CEO, AXA Group	FRA
Achleitner, Paul M.	Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Deutsche Bank AG	DEU
Agius, Marcus	Non-Executive Chairman, PA Consulting Group	GBR
Ahrenkiel, Thomas	Director, Danish Intelligence Service (DDIS)	DNK
Allen, John R.	Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL, US Department of State	USA
Altman, Roger C.	Executive Chairman, Evercore	USA
Applebaum, Anne	Director of Transitions Forum, Legatum Institute	POL
Apunen, Matti	Director, Finnish Business and Policy Forum EVA	FIN
Baird, Zoë	CEO and President, Markle Foundation	USA
Balls, Edward M.	Former Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer	GBR
Balsemão, Francisco Pinto	Chairman, Impresa SGPS	PRT
Barroso, José M. Durão	Former President of the European Commission	PRT
Baverez, Nicolas	Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP	FRA
Benko, René	Founder, SIGNA Holding GmbH	AUT
Bernabè, Franco	Chairman, FB Group SRL	ITA
Beurden, Ben van	CEO, Royal Dutch Shell plc	NLD
Bigorgne, Laurent	Director, Institut Montaigne	FRA
Boone, Laurence	Special Adviser on Financial and Economic Affairs to the President	FRA
Botín, Ana P.	Chairman, Banco Santander	ESP
Brandtzæg, Svein Richard	President and CEO, Norsk Hydro ASA	NOR
Bronner, Oscar	Publisher, Standard Verlagsgesellschaft	AUT
Burns, William	President, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace	USA
Calvar, Patrick	Director General, DGSI	FRA
Castries, Henri de	Chairman, Bilderberg Meetings; Chairman and CEO, AXA Group	FRA
Cebrián, Juan Luis	Executive Chairman, Grupo PRISA	ESP
Clark, W. Edmund	Retired Executive, TD Bank Group	CAN
Coeuré, Benoît	Member of the Executive Board, European Central Bank	INT
Coyne, Andrew	Editor, Editorials and Comment, National Post	CAN
Damberg, Mikael L.	Minister for Enterprise and Innovation	SWE
De Gucht, Karel	Former EU Trade Commissioner, State Minister	BEL
Dijsselbloem, Jeroen	Minister of Finance	NLD
Donilon, Thomas E.	Former U.S. National Security Advisor; Partner and Vice Chair, O’Melveny & Myers LLP	USA
Döpfner, Mathias	CEO, Axel Springer SE	DEU
Dowling, Ann	President, Royal Academy of Engineering	GBR
Dugan, Regina	Vice President for Engineering, Advanced Technology and Projects, Google	USA
Eilertsen, Trine	Political Editor, Aftenposten	NOR
Eldrup, Merete	CEO, TV 2 Danmark A/S	DNK
Elkann, John	Chairman and CEO, EXOR; Chairman, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles	ITA
Enders, Thomas	CEO, Airbus Group	DEU
Erdoes, Mary	CEO, JP Morgan Asset Management	USA
Fairhead, Rona	Chairman, BBC Trust	GBR
Federspiel, Ulrik	Executive Vice President, Haldor Topsøe A/S	DNK
Feldstein, Martin S.	President Emeritus, NBER;  Professor of Economics, Harvard University	USA
Ferguson, Niall	Professor of History, Harvard University, Gunzberg Center for European Studies	USA
Fischer, Heinz	Federal President	AUT
Flint, Douglas J.	Group Chairman, HSBC Holdings plc	GBR
Franz, Christoph	Chairman of the Board, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd	CHE
Fresco, Louise O.	President and Chairman Executive Board, Wageningen University and Research Centre	NLD
Griffin, Kenneth	Founder and CEO, Citadel Investment Group, LLC	USA
Gruber, Lilli	Executive Editor and Anchor “Otto e mezzo”, La7 TV	ITA
Guriev, Sergei	Professor of Economics, Sciences Po	RUS
Gürkaynak, Gönenç	Managing Partner, ELIG Law Firm	TUR
Gusenbauer, Alfred	Former Chancellor of the Republic of Austria	AUT
Halberstadt, Victor	Professor of Economics, Leiden University	NLD
Hampel, Erich	Chairman, UniCredit Bank Austria AG	AUT
Hassabis, Demis	Vice President of Engineering, Google DeepMind	GBR
Hesoun, Wolfgang	CEO, Siemens Austria	AUT
Hildebrand, Philipp	Vice Chairman, BlackRock Inc.	CHE
Hoffman, Reid	Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, LinkedIn	USA
Ischinger, Wolfgang	Chairman, Munich Security Conference	INT
Jacobs, Kenneth M.	Chairman and CEO, Lazard	USA
Jäkel, Julia	CEO, Gruner + Jahr	DEU
Johnson, James A.	Chairman, Johnson Capital Partners	USA
Juppé, Alain	Mayor of Bordeaux, Former Prime Minister	FRA
Kaeser, Joe	President and CEO, Siemens AG	DEU
Karp, Alex	CEO, Palantir Technologies	USA
Kepel, Gilles	University Professor, Sciences Po	FRA
Kerr, John	Deputy Chairman, Scottish Power	GBR
Kesici, Ilhan	MP, Turkish Parliament	TUR
Kissinger, Henry A.	Chairman, Kissinger Associates, Inc.	USA
Kleinfeld, Klaus	Chairman and CEO, Alcoa	USA
Knot, Klaas H.W.	President, De Nederlandsche Bank	NLD
Koç, Mustafa V.	Chairman, Koç Holding A.S.	TUR
Kogler, Konrad	Director General, Directorate General for Public Security	AUT
Kravis, Henry R.	Co-Chairman and Co-CEO, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.	USA
Kravis, Marie-Josée	Senior Fellow and Vice Chair, Hudson Institute	USA
Kudelski, André	Chairman and CEO, Kudelski Group	CHE
Lauk, Kurt	President, Globe Capital Partners	DEU
Lemne, Carola	CEO, The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise	SWE
Levey, Stuart	Chief Legal Officer, HSBC Holdings plc	USA
Leyen, Ursula von der	Minister of Defence	DEU
Leysen, Thomas	Chairman of the Board of Directors, KBC Group	BEL
Maher, Shiraz	Senior Research Fellow, ICSR, King’s College London	GBR
Markus Lassen, Christina	Head of Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Security Policy and Stabilisation	DNK
Mathews, Jessica T.	Distinguished Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace	USA
Mattis, James	Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University	USA
Maudet, Pierre	Vice-President of the State Council, Department of Security, Police and the Economy of Geneva	CHE
McKay, David I.	President and CEO, Royal Bank of Canada	CAN
Mert, Nuray	Columnist, Professor of Political Science, Istanbul University	TUR
Messina, Jim	CEO, The Messina Group	USA
Michel, Charles	Prime Minister	BEL
Micklethwait, John	Editor-in-Chief, Bloomberg LP	USA
Minton Beddoes, Zanny	Editor-in-Chief, The Economist	GBR
Monti, Mario	Senator-for-life; President, Bocconi University	ITA
Mörttinen, Leena	Executive Director, The Finnish Family Firms Association	FIN
Mundie, Craig J.	Principal, Mundie & Associates	USA
Munroe-Blum, Heather	Chairperson, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board	CAN
Netherlands, H.R.H. Princess Beatrix of the		NLD
O’Leary, Michael	CEO, Ryanair Plc	IRL
Osborne, George	First Secretary of State and Chancellor of the Exchequer	GBR
Özel, Soli	Columnist, Haberturk Newspaper; Senior Lecturer, Kadir Has University	TUR
Papalexopoulos, Dimitri	Group CEO, Titan Cement Co.	GRC
Pégard, Catherine	President, Public Establishment of the Palace, Museum and National Estate of Versailles	FRA
Perle, Richard N.	Resident Fellow, American Enterprise Institute	USA
Petraeus, David H.	Chairman, KKR Global Institute	USA
Pikrammenos, Panagiotis	Honorary President of The Hellenic Council of State	GRC
Reisman, Heather M.	Chair and CEO, Indigo Books & Music Inc.	CAN
Rocca, Gianfelice	Chairman, Techint Group	ITA
Roiss, Gerhard	CEO, OMV Austria	AUT
Rubin, Robert E.	Co Chair, Council on Foreign Relations; Former Secretary of the Treasury	USA
Rutte, Mark	Prime Minister	NLD
Sadjadpour, Karim	Senior Associate, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace	USA
Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, Pedro	Leader, Partido Socialista Obrero Español PSOE	ESP
Sawers, John	Chairman and Partner, Macro Advisory Partners	GBR
Sayek Böke, Selin	Vice President, Republican People’s Party	TUR
Schmidt, Eric E.	Executive Chairman, Google Inc.	USA
Scholten, Rudolf	CEO, Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG	AUT
Senard, Jean-Dominique	CEO, Michelin Group	FRA
Sevelda, Karl	CEO, Raiffeisen Bank International AG	AUT
Stoltenberg, Jens	Secretary General, NATO	INT
Stubb, Alexander	Prime Minister	FIN
Suder, Katrin	Deputy Minister of Defense	DEU
Sutherland, Peter D.	UN Special Representative; Chairman, Goldman Sachs International	IRL
Svanberg, Carl-Henric	Chairman, BP plc; Chairman, AB Volvo	SWE
Svarva, Olaug	CEO, The Government Pension Fund Norway	NOR
Thiel, Peter A.	President, Thiel Capital	USA
Tsoukalis, Loukas	President, Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy	GRC
Üzümcü, Ahmet	Director-General, Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons	INT
Vitorino, António M.	Partner, Cuetrecasas, Concalves Pereira, RL	PRT
Wallenberg, Jacob	Chairman, Investor AB	SWE
Weber, Vin	Partner, Mercury LLC	USA
Wolf, Martin H.	Chief Economics Commentator, The Financial Times	GBR
Wolfensohn, James D.	Chairman and CEO, Wolfensohn and Company	USA
Zoellick, Robert B.	Chairman, Board of International Advisors, The Goldman Sachs Group

Goddess Fish Presents: Back To Us by Teresa Roman

BACK TO US

by Teresa Roman

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BLURB:

Abandoned by her parents at fourteen, Jessica knows what it means to struggle. Jessica’s vowed that getting her degree is the only thing she has time for, until a summer internship brings Justin into her life. But Justin has scars of his own. A tour of duty in Afghanistan has left him with wounds. A medical discharge from the Navy leaves Justin struggling to make sense of his new reality. Then he meets Jessica; but can the two of them leave their pain in the past and make a future together?

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Excerpt:

Mike was looking at me, his eyes full of sympathy. “Look, J, I hate to say this but the choice is pretty simple.”

“And that would be?”

“You and I don’t know what it means to have a real family, but I know that’s what you want. I’ve seen you do some stupid shit to try and get it, too.”

Leave it to my brother to come right out and say something like that. “Like what?”

“Like move in with that loser who was boning some girl behind your back.”

I rolled my eyes at Mike and put my hands on my hips. “Gee, thanks for reminding me.”

“The point is, Justin can’t give you what you want. He might make you happy now, but sooner or later that train’s gonna come to a stop, and you’re gonna have to hop off.”

“Mike,” Mel snapped.

“Hey, I’m just being honest here.”

Because that’s what Mike did. He told the truth whether you liked hearing it or not, and a small part of me worried that he was right. What I didn’t know was how I was ever going to find the courage to hop off the train before it crashed and left me in a million pieces.

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Teresa Roman is a lover of books. That's what prompted her to try her hand at writing. She currently resides in Sacramento, CA with her husband, three adorable children and the puppy her son convinced them to adopt. When she isn't at her day job or running around with her kids, you can find her in front of the computer hard at work writing or with her head buried in another book.

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Blog Contributor Frank Fontaine Reviews Cars

DinaRaesWriteStuff's very own Frank Fontaine is on a mission to find the perfect car.  He has a 35K max budget and prefers the SUV body style to sedans, trucks, and vans.  His goal is to purchase a certified-used vehicle that is good on gas and comfortable to drive. Mercedes is first up to bat.  Frank wanted to share his experience at his local Mercedes dealer.  More reviews will come as Frank sifts through the lots of BMW, Acura, Lexus, Buick, Toyota, Jeep, and many more.

The local Mercedes dealership was extremely helpful as I expected them to be.  The company has many products.  I knew they would be expensive, but was pleasantly surprised to find two vehicles within my budget.

1) GLA 250
This is Mercedes's smallest SUV, new to their fleet as of 2015.  The car looks small, but was surprisingly comfortable.  I'm a big guy and easily fit inside.  There is plenty of leg room.  The car starts at 31,500 and keeps on going all the way up to 45,000+.  I am most interested in the cheaper version of this car.  The 4 cylinder engine has plenty of zip for highway driving. The car has many nice features such as key-less entry on all four doors.  You can also open the windows with the remote, a really nice feature for summer.  The interior is gorgeous.   The futuristic screen positioned on the dashboard really caught my eye.  Gas mileage is 24/32 and the car takes premium gas.  One of the drawbacks is the absence of used GLAs available.  The car is still too new to take advantage of depreciation savings on a certified-used car.

2) GLK 350

This car was very roomy and even more comfortable for a big guy like me.  Much bigger car.  Again, smooth ride with plenty of zip.  I loved the panoramic sunroof and control panel.  Some really cool features which are probably in the GLA as well are a built-in tire pump, built-in first-aid kit, gloves, built-in toolbox, and built-in generator to keep electronic devices charged.  There is also a 911 emergency panic button available for $250/year.  Gas mileage is not that great-19/26 with an option for diesel engine.  There are plenty of used GLKs that are one or two years old with less than 30K miles in the low 30,000s.

I don't know if I'll end up with a Mercedes, but the GLK350 is at the top of my list so far.

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Goddess Fish Presents: Stardust Dreams by S.B. Redstone

STARDUST DREAMS

by S. B. Redstone

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BLURB:

Lance Forrester is a dreamer. After a celebrated career as an astronaut and engineer, he and a friend build a secret spacecraft to seek their destinies in the stars. But his friend dies and Lance is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Desperate not to succumb to his fate, he convinces an acquaintance, ailing actress Sage Saint Claire, whom he hasn’t seen since high school, to join him on his quest to reach an advanced alien civilization which can heal them both. Unfortunately, true life is not a Hollywood movie, as much as Sage might want it to be, and problems abound. Mistakes in the past have turned Sage into a bitter old woman, and she turns out to be a less-than-perfect traveling companion which no amount of optimism, youth, or good health can cure. Can these two intrepid octogenarians-turned-immortals overcome the emotional scars of their pasts and achieve true happiness, or are they doomed to suffer for their mistakes, no matter how far from Earth they go?

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EXCERPT:

I knew that the truth in my heart reflected in my old, weary eyes. “Yes, I do. Look, I’m no slick-talking salesman, as you can see. I’m just a scientist and engineer, but I truly believe there is a statistical probability of success. But even if I’m wrong, and our voyage ends up to be pointless, so what? Think of the fun you’ll have. Imagine the excitement and wonders of space travel that come before our long sleep.” I paused to dramatize my resolve and let a burst of quixotic energy erupt from me. “Cherish the adventure!”

It wasn’t her fears that I was battling against, but a lifetime of distrust. My confidence in a successful mission collapsed. “Of course, you have no reason to believe a word of what I’ve told you. You don’t really know me, except through my noted accomplishments. But I can’t disappoint you because I’m only offering friendship and hope.” I pushed my point harder. “Sure, we can die here on Earth. We can die in space. Or we can awaken on a remote and caring world that saves us! We are the captains of our fate, not the Grim Reaper—yet!”

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Steven Rosenstein, penname S. B. Redstone, had a career as a school psychologist and private practice Licensed Clinical Social Worker on Long Island. Always seeking the truths of human nature, he wrote a personal improvement book, Taming Your Inner & Outer Bullies: Confronting Life’s Stressors And Winning, published by New Horizon Press Books. He has written articles on human nature and relationships, given lectures, and appeared on radio shows. Always having a vivid imagination, he first became a successful writer of short stories. His mystery thriller, A Sinister Obsession, was published by Black Opal Books. As an expert in the field of human psychology, he has an exceptional ability to develop realistic and exciting characters in his novels. Many of my characters have been taken from his clinical experiences. Stardust Dreams is his first romance novel, although romantic relationships stand out in his other works. He is a member of the International Thriller Writers Org and Romance Writers of America. He resides with his wife in New York and Florida.

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Goddess Fish Presents: Forbidden Things: Dissident by Nikki McCormack

COVER REVEAL FOR FORBIDDEN THINGS: DISSIDENT

by Nikki McCormack

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BLURB:

Ascard power can strengthen, heal and create. It also has great potential to destroy, enough to topple entire governments. Indigo’s country places strict limitations on the use of ascard so she must channel her talents into the healing arts or risk severe punishment. An orphan from a disgraced family, trapped by her father’s treason, Indigo struggles reclaim her place in a society that has driven her into an abusive engagement.

Then a mysterious stranger from a neighboring country contacts her using ascard. He needs help escaping his prison so he can bring an end to his emperor's oppressive rule or die trying. His unshakable devotion to his cause and the passion hidden behind his cool arrogance move her to help him at the risk of being branded a traitor herself.

When the politics of society bring them together a second time, Indigo decides to use her growing powers to help him fight his war. If only she dared fight for her own future with such passion. Perhaps she can find the courage to do so by helping the man she has fallen for win his revolution. She might have exactly the power he needs to succeed.

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Conspiracy Theory: FBI Planes Are Watching You!

Frank Fontaine has been keeping up with his conspiracy theories.  He recently sent me information found on a multitude of websites regarding FBI planes.  These planes have been surveilling thirty major cities in eleven states such as Houston, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Los Angeles over the last month.  They are equipped with very sophisticated technology that can take pictures, videos, and suck up cellphone information from the air.  They supposedly use Stingray, a device that some police departments also use to obtain information from cellphone conversations.  Although the FBI has not received permission from any judge, they claim they are monitoring specific areas for ongoing investigations.

Reports claim that over one hundred flights have taken place throughout the U.S. over the last month.  The FBI set up phony companies with alphabetical sounding names such as FVX Research, NBR Aviation, PXW Services, and KQM Aviation.  Many of these companies have the same CEO known as Robert Lindley.
Frank is wondering what I am wondering-who are really being watched?  Suspected perps or us?  Are dossiers about questionable citizens being written in preparation for New World Order?  Leave a comment.  Love to hear your thoughts and views.

Henry Gallant and the Warrior by Peter Alesso: Goddess Fish Presents

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HENRY GALLANT AND THE WARRIOR

by H. Peter Alesso

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BLURB:

In the 22th Century, the people of the Solar System have banded together against an alien invasion. Unfortunately, they’re losing—badly.

As the only Natural remaining in the genetically engineered officer corps of the United Planet’s fleet, Henry Gallant has unique mental abilities that have proven essential to the defense against the Titan invaders. Nevertheless his fellow officers lack faith in him, and worse, he has angered prominent men by speaking truth to power.

Despite this, Admiral Collingsworth has given him command of the Warrior, the most advanced stealth warship in the UP arsenal, and ordered him to the alien’s main base to spy, intrigue, and disrupt their war capacity.

Gallant’s mission leads to risky battles and painful choices, but no choice is more personal, or intimate, than the choice to face one’s own death. And for Henry Gallant—a flawed young man in a hopeless situation against overwhelming odds—a dreadful decision looms before him.

He has only one saving grace—he is unafraid.

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EXCERPT

Lieutenant Henry Gallant walked along the cobblestone streets of New Annapolis—head down, mind racing . . .

My orders say take command of the Warrior immediately . . . but no promotion . . . Why not?

He pondered the possibilities, but he already knew the answer. Though he had steely gray eyes, a square jaw, and was taller than nearly everyone around him, what distinguished him most was not visible to the naked eye—he was a Natural—born without genetic engineering.

By the time he reached the space elevator, the welcoming breeze of the clear brisk morning had brightened his mood and he fell into line behind the shipyard personnel without complaint.

Looking up, he marveled; that cable goes into the clouds like an Indian rope trick.

When at last it was his turn, the guard scanned his comm pin against the access manifest.

The portal light blinked red.

“Pardon, sir. Access denied,” said the grim faced sentry.

“Call the officer of the guard,” demanded Gallant.

The officer of the guard appeared, but was no more inclined to pass Gallant through. He touched the interface panel and made several more entries, but the portal continued to blink red.

“There’s a hold on your access, sir.”

Gallant asked, “A hold?”

“Yes, sir. Your clearance and authorization are in order, but SIA has placed a hold on your travel movements. They want you to report to SIA headquarters, ASAP.”

“I need to go to the shipyard and attend to important business before going to the Solar Intelligence Agency,” clarified Gallant, but even as he said it, he knew it wouldn’t help.

“Sorry, sir. Orders.”

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

As a scientist and author specializing in technology innovation, H. Peter Alesso has over twenty years research experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). As Engineering Group Leader at LLNL he led a team of scientists and engineers in innovative applications across a wide range of supercomputers, workstations, and networks. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a B.S. and served in the U.S. Navy on nuclear submarines before completing an M.S. and an advanced Engineering Degree at M.I.T. He has published several software titles and numerous scientific journal and conference articles, and he is the author/co-author of seven books.

You can visit his Web site at: http://www.hpeteralesso.com/Default.aspx

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