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Finally took the dolls to the actual beach
excellent pic!!
what beach did you take them to?
in wich beach u were?
Frankie! Whats that smell? Wait Franks...Close your legs!xD
Ik she can get really annoying.
BY THE WAY PPL IM THE SAME PERSON AS LPSNMHGIRL ITS JUST THAT I FORGOT MY PASSWORD SO MADE A NEW ACCOUNT AND JUST SPLATTED REAL AT DA END OF MY OLD USERNAME AND I ALSO CHANGED MY PROFILE A BIT AND MY PASSWORD CHANGED AND THAT WAS MY BEAUTIFUL LONG STORY BUH BYE (eep goin 2 target tomorrow)
i hav a question, do you actually play lie with the dolls
I have Clawdeen Wolf,The Gloom beach version.
dosen't look like a 'gloom beach' looks like a sunny colorful one....still a cute pic
wheres cleo
its her pic so she put what she wants and frankie draclaura and clawdeen are BFF so she puts only them
wheres cleo?
Let me guess California? But that's just a guess? For the beach I mean.
i love clawdeen
i love this pic draculaura looks so cute
Oh wow, it almost looks like they were in front of a green screen! Love the beach!!
i realy want a M.H. doll
love it
Which beach is that?
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EMERGING director Corey McMahon backs up his impressive Sydney debut (with Daniel Keene's short play The Share) with another tightly wound exploration of men and masculinity.
Playwright Caleb Lewis takes three short stories by Toronto writer Craig Davidson - culled from his debut collection Rust and Bone published in 2006 - and edits them into a collage of intersecting monologues.
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This happens TOO frequently, and I'm SO tired of it. I do really well for a few months and then BAM, it seems I lose all control. I've done nothing but eat the last 2 days. I've eaten to the point where I'm sick to my stomach. After last nights food fest, my stomach still hurts... In the last 2 days, I've eaten WAY too much, pizza, ice cream , cheesecake and cookies... WTH!?! I don't even like cookies. Every time this happens, I sit and try to figure out why. Am I being too restrictive with food? Am I bored with my menu? Can I blame TOM for this? Do I feel that I get to relax a little because I've done "so well." The answer to all of those questions is a huge NO! I eat what ever I want, nothing has ever been forbidden since I began this journey. My menu is different all the time, and TOM has never dictated what I've eaten in the past. It's frustrating, and I get angry with every bite, yet I continue to consume.
Is this my subconscious "reward" for doing well or is it sabotage? Am I THAT afraid to get to goal that I don't want to get there? Or is it that I'm SO afraid I WON'T get there, I feel there's no harm in eating like this once in a while. When I do well, I get SO excited and I try on my goal outfits... yes, I have more than one. I start thinking about myself in cute outfits, spending the summer in shorts *gasp* and forgetting all about my "old life" of being morbidly obese and miserable. When I have days like these, I feel as fat as I was on day one. My 3 chins have grown back, my stomach is huge, and I feel like at any second, I'm going to go all "Professor Klump" and fit right back into those size 28's...
I know this funk will pass, it always does, but I'm tired of going through it. I know I'm doing it to myself, and I'm REALLY tired of feeling this way. I know I should be able to control this by now, I've been at this for almost 2 years. PUT DOWN THE COOKIE!!! I get it... tomorrow is another day... start over in the morning... don't beat yourself up... no one is perfect... did I forget anything? Just rambling and feeling pathetic... BBLLLAAAARRRGHHHHH!!!!!!! Whatever!
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Do you know the 80/20 rule? If you are doing what is healthful for you 80% of the time, you'll still meet your goals in time, so I wouldn't worry about this destroying your good efforts. In the long run, it probably won't.
However, eating until you feel sick ...well, I'm sorry you feel sick. There's got to be something that is causing you to want to eat after your stomach is full. In time, I'm sure you'll find out what that is.
Best wishes,
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My biggest concern is that you don't like cookies! Lol...really holly, I know you will get it figured out. You are my champion!
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My biggest concern is that you don't like cookies! Lol...really holly, I know you will get it figured out. You are my champion!
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It happens to the best of 'em! Sounds like I could've written this myself! Chin up, Buttercup! You got this under control!
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Maybe you are scared of actually meeting your goals. I know there are times when I wonder what it would be like to hit the next goal and that's scary. I know what being fat is like, being fat was easy, sitting on the couch was easy. I don't know what the other side looks like and that is scary.
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Oh and lack of sleep can mess w our brains, making us crave high sugar/salt/fat foods to regain the energy not recharged adequately thru sleep. i know this happens to me whenever i have really poor sleep...
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Awww honey, sweetie, maybe yr body is actually feeling deprived believe it or not b/c u may be eating too perfectly, yanno? I can relate to this blog entry b/c thsi happens to me like once a mth or 2 its cray but on those tiime si just cave in give my body what it wants, then it calms down & I'm right back on track again :) It's good to give in every now & then, chill out for a day or 2 & dive back in. This wayyy yr bod dont think its "starving" itself. Don't despair, just keep on, keeping on.
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You will figure this out and conquer it. You will have that Aha moment just give yourself time to review what's going on. Is there extra family stress? Is work a little rough? Maybe it's just the impact of everything getting to you?
Definitely don't beat yourself up! You CAN do it!!
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We all go through it. Sometimes I think success is just as scary as failure. The fact of the matter is we will never fully defeat the demons that made us what we were. We have to manage them the best we can and continue to build ourselves up from the inside out to limit times like these. You are doing awesome and are such an inspiration to me. You will beat back these days and get back to the New Holly in no time!!!
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I can sooo relate to this - it is going for me this last week............. sorry I don't have any cool words of wisdom as if I did, I wouldn't be obese myself! All we can do is get back up and move forward. Ready..........set........GO!!
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I haven't binged for 166 days. In the past I'd only ever held out 6 weeks before having a binge. Why is this time different? I truely and honestly believe that it's because I have cut out sugar and artificial sweeteners, so I don't get blood sugar spikes which start cravings. By cutting these out I also cut out my �trigger foods" ie,chocolate and anything sweet. I also know that if I was to let one single square of choclate past my lips then there's be no stopping the beast unleased inside me. At Christmas I ate a piece of yule log and the sugar cravings it set off in me lasted nearly a week. I eat as clean as possible and think that this is why this time it seems so effortless ....because I have no cravings at all.
Worth a thought?
I'm sorry this happened to you and that you feel frustrated by it. I know you'll soon be bouncing back and on track.
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This same sort of thing happens to me once in a while. I haven't reallk binge eaten in forever, but I have definitely have days from time to time where for whatever reason I just want to eat. I snack all day or have larger portions. It seems to last for a day or so and then I am back to "normal." It's hard to figure out why we do it, but I think there are a lot of reasons. Sometimes I feel resentment. Everyone else I know eats what they want and they don't work out regularly and most of them are normal weight. I guess I rebel against having to work so hard sometimes, and it sucks when you feel like no one gets what you're going through. Sometimes I do have an urge to just eat what I want. And, I really do get hungry, especially for sweets, around TOM. It's terrible. Even the thin people I know have pig out days. A lady that I talk to on facebook lost 80 lbs a few years ago and she ate an entire thing of chocolate candy on Valentine's Day. What makes me feel better now is knowing that after a pig out day I know I can get back on track, but sometimes I do feel like OMG I am HUGE. I will never be thin. I carry all my weight in my stomach and it's still so freakin huge I feel like I will never look normal in clothes. The extra skin is awful, but it's better than being 325 pounds. I know I'll never get back there, but sometimes I also worry that I'll never get closer to my goal. Hang in there girly! I know you are strong and will do this.
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I do it too!
I actually decided to see a counselor to figure things out.
You can do this!
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First of all, I *know* you can do this.
As for the sabotage thing....if I had an answer to that I would stop doing to myself!
Have you read "Half-Assed"? She talks about her weight loss journey, but also the trials of being close and maintaining. Wish I had read that the first time I lost all the weight!!
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Oh my goodness, Mrs. Klump. We know those changes don't happen overnight!
I know I tend to do this when I let life get in the way. Are you really busy at work? Dwelling on anything in your brain about your personal life? I find if I'm in a funk in one place, I'm probably in a funk somewhere else too. Do some digging!
And I agree with a commentor above - the alternative sucks. Keep going! On days like this I like to get on Pinterest or some fitness blogs and find some motivatonal pictures and stories. The Spark is there but sometimes we have to dedicate a little more to stoking the fire!
You are awesome, chin up buttercup!
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As to why you are doing this, that's for you to decide. My feeling is that it doesn't have to be one single reason.
Holly - I KNOW that you will get yourself out of this because you WANT to get yourself out of this. I am not going to go on and on about all the things you have heard before (the past is the past, look to the future, plan ahead, etc) but you do need to do what's right for Holly.
If you have one of these 'episodes' put it in perspective. Ask yourself how often in the past 6 months have they happened. Maybe by tracking it you can get a better handle on it and feel better about yourself.
Take care my friend,
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Holly I KNOW you will get thru this and YOU do not have triple chin!!!! If you remember last year I think it was about the same time you were in a funk. Old mom has been in a funk for 6 weeks. So don't beat yourself up, just pick your much thinner self up of the floor and SMILe when you think of all the success you have had and ALL the people I believe you have motivated. Love you always MOM
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You can do this!
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At the risk of sounding totally cornballish....these are the days of our lives. After having been at this for 5 years, I have come to terms with the fact I will likely always have times like you are describing to muddle through. Sometimes you can pinpoint a "cause"....sometimes, most times, they just are. I believe that hormones do play a part in times when you have that "urgency" to eat and eat badly....I never had problems with that until about age 38. I have also found that I don't struggle nearly as much with these episodes now that I have truly cleaned up my eating....really, truly clean eating for about 90% of my dietary intake. That is the only thing that has made a difference thus far...but the difference has been significant. You are going to make it through this....you didn't get this far by being unable to turn things around when they get tough....you are fierce lady...and this time of trial won't stop you from getting where you want to go. So glad you shared with us all so we can offer support....hang in there Holly....you'll be looking back at this feeling stronger than ever in no time!
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I took a week off of working out and eating right a couple of months ago and found out that I MISSED being healthy and I LIKE working out and eating right. I felt sluggish, tired, cranky and out of sorts. It made me realize I really HAVE changed my palate and eating behaviors and routines. Acknowledge that this happened and get back on track tomorrow. One thing I have noticed is that you haven't blogged as much lately so maybe make a goal to blog daily and be honest about your feelings. We are all here to support you so let it all out. You can do it!
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I think it is part of the adventure. High picks and low valleys at time. You will find ur way out of this funk with a renewed perspective and might even trick ur body to lose weight.
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Isn't it weird that after a binge we can look in the mirror and see a few extra chins and fat that wasn't there before? Nuts. And it's funny because after I workout, I look in the mirror and all of a sudden I see all of the fat going *poof* and in the mirror I look like a fit person. Our minds play strange tricks on us.
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I'm not gonna shoot rainbows up your butt. It sucks. Move past it because the alterative sucks more.
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Holly, I have every faith in you that you will get past this. Honestly, some really good writing in your journal can do wonders. Can you identify any of the feelings or events that came up before the problematic eating behaviors? Is the time of year or even time of the moth triggering you? More often then not it is usually our emotions that drive our behavior (and if not that, then hormones). Be gentle with yourself. We are all going to have less than perfect days. The trick is in acceptance and appropriate response. I can see by your blog that your response is right on target--analyzing,planning to do better and seeking support.
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I know how you feel except I am still in the "before" picture stage!! I wonder how many times I start over!!!!!!!!!!! We got this, I think it is all part of the process!
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Happens to all of us once in a while. Inexplicable attacks of the 'hungries' when you eat whatever happens to be around--even if you don't really like it! Forget about it and move on. This is for life and that means you're going to have a few bad days from time to time.
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2 days like that is nothing! I've lived years like that and I'm not sure I understand why. But we can change it today...
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We all have days like this. Just remember that you weren't pathetic "before," and you aren't pathetic now. You are an amazing person who made some bad food decisions over the last couple of days. It makes you human.
Now, cut it out and pick up where you left off! xoxo, Deb
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I have no words of wisdom here, and I know that's not what you're looking for. I just wanted to tell you I totally relate. I'm having that same week! It's so frustrating. I know I'll get through it and be good as new and so will you.
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You wouldn't be human if you didn't slip-up every once in a while. You've proved to yourself that this is just a small detour on your journey. You know you are capable of getting back to work; so although I know you are frustrated, just chalk this up to a momentary lapse of judgement, put it behind you, and get back to business.
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My sweet friend...you are being very hard on yourself. We have those days when we eat things we shouldn't . ( I had 2 servings of Doritos last night)
The important thing is that you are still here, and you haven't given up. You know what you need to do in the morning...get out of bed and dust yourself off.
I believe in you babe! You will beat this!
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Air Combat Command Flyby of a Fairchild A-10, McDonnell Douglas F-15, and Lockheed F-16. Nellis AFB 2010
Nice Capture!
love those type of displays
Great Shot! I love the paintjob on that Eagle!
I love the warthog <3
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no matter how many advanced weapons the air force tries to hang on it, its still a BIG, flying gun XD
no matter how many advanced weapons the air force tries to hang on it, its still a BIG, flying gun XD
Last time I saw that formation I playing Ace Combat 5. . .I was in the Warthog, Nagase in the Eagle, and Grimm in the Flacon. . .
Heeee! I love jets, especially the F-15s and related designs. This brings out the Transformers geek in me.
heh, i prefer the classic propjobs myself. but i do like the A-10 here. its a flying gun XD
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shelbs! this is awesome! i like the camo on the F-15 or am I seeing things?
Gorgeous shot, love A-10s, haven't seen one fly for ages.
This is probably the most badass squadron ever.
Difficult choice...a flying cannon, a rocket able to fly without one of the wings AND...an agile viper
i'll take the flying gun XD
I guess the result of my "creation" would be pretty much the F-15 w/ the A-10's cannon
How often do you see Eagles painted in real camo like that anymore?
lol they've got severl squadrons of em like that there. plus F-16s painted the same way
yep. i put up a shot of the aggressor F-16s. not many people noticed it. they were to busy drooling over the V-22 XD
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Aggressor squadron Eagel?
Aggressor squadron Eagel?
that it is. they've got a couple squadrons of aggressor eagles and F-16s out there
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It all started with a 5K! I started this weight loss journey on SparkPeople officially right after New Year�s 2008. I was reading posts about others who had run in their first 5K. That totally inspired me and I thought, why don�t I give it a try... Read more
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Back in March I booked our family vacation to Neptune, NJ. This was the closest "participating" hotel to the beach that I could find. I earned a 3-night getaway through my Tastefully Simple business...so that's how this vacation came about. So ... Read more
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Today I ran my very first 5K!! And it totally ROCKED!!! I was so excited and nervous that I didn't sleep real well last night. Got up and decided on what to wear because the forecast was questionable. Ate a big bowl of oatmeal with some apples a... Read more
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I don't really overeat but I do eat and snack when emotions are tested and triggered...especially stress, anger and procrastination. I will eat instead of working.
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Here are my answers to the questions that I posted in the previous blog!
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Okay, this was a huge a-ha moment for me! Jillian has you answer some questions to get to know yourself...to really get to know what is going on in your head.
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Yeah my first Blog!! Well, I started this journey on Dec. 20th 2007. Then, on Jan. 20th (must be something w/20) I bought Jillian Michaels' book "Winning by Losing." She suggest that you do a journal of sorts through your journey...so I have dec... Read more


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I will be doing a 160ft Bungee jump to raise money for Christies. I am terrfiied at the thought of having to jump from that height but not as terrified as I would be if a doctor told me I was dying of cancer! so I am doing this for all the people who have lost their lives to cancer including My gran dad who we lost last year to stomach cancer. I hope that my donation will help save someone elses loved one xxx
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It is no longer a growth company and must shrink its p/e to be in line with a 10% grower. We could see panick selling bring the p/e lower like 5. That would put the stock at $ 220 and then we could say all this is baked in. I agree with one article I read that predicted $ 39 earnings for 2013. This would put Apple at $ 195-$273 per share. There could be further downside from there but if the fundamentals hold up we could stay over $ 200.
Could happen, but Dell is a lousy comparason. To put your take in perspective it's best to give it a chance,... which is roughly 1 in 10,000 to be conservative on how far fetched your idiocy has dragged you.
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Dell is the perfect comparison to APPL - NOT.
Apple last 3 Quarters + $25 Billion in Cash wirh another $10 Billion coming in January earnings.
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Or at least it shouldn't be. Today we filed an appeal of our lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the FISA Amendments Act (FAA), the law passed last summer that essentially legalized former President Bush's warrantless wiretapping of Americans' international phone calls and emails. In August, U.S. District Court Judge John G. Koeltl for the Southern District of New York dismissed our case on "standing" grounds, ruling that the plaintiffs — among them journalists, lawyers and nongovernmental organizations who engage in sensitive international communication which they have reason to fear will be intercepted by the government — did not have the right to challenge the new surveillance law because they could not prove that their own communications had been monitored under it.
But here's the rub: the government conducts surveillance under the statute in secret, and it's not obligated to notify the people it has monitored. So it's possible no one could ever show with any certainty that they've been monitored. As Jameel Jaffer, Director of the ACLU's National Security Program, points out in a statement today:
To say that plaintiffs can't challenge this statute unless they can show that their own communications have been collected under it is to say that this statute may not be subject to judicial review at all. The vast majority of people whose communications are intercepted under this statute will never know about it — in fact, it's possible that no one will ever be able to prove what the court says is required.
So there you have it: if no one can prove they've been spied on, then no one can challenge the law. That gives the executive branch unchecked power, and makes the FAA above judicial scrutiny. That's unconstitutional.
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Totally unconstitutional! This amendment, FISA,is being shoved down the throats of the American people. It is so stupid to say that you can be spied upon by the government, in secret, but you cannot complain about the spying unless you know about it. HUH? How can you know about something that is happening secretly? But, NO, I have to prove in a court of law that I was spied upon...F*****g impossible!
I thought that President Obama was going to close GITMO, instead it seems that they have just expanded the boundaries that held gitmo to encompass the whole USA...er...world!
Bring it on!
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yOU ARE ALL CRIMIALS AND AND TO BE INVESTIGATED LIKE ACORN FUCK YOU!!
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Even if you can prove that you're being spied on, they don't let you challenge them. The FBI expanded its position that you can't sue them for surveillance to include all law enforcement. It's the new model for our surveillance state. For example, three electronic surveillance experts verified hi-tech "bugs" mounted on the utility poles located on private property at my residence. When state law enforcement officials not only failed to take any actions, but also attempted to conceal this criminal misconduct, I went to the FBI. After the Jacksonville, FL, Agent In Charge refused to even acknowledge my complaint, I wrote a letter to FBI Director Mueller and included evidence of my charges. When the Director didn't reply, I filed FOIPA's with the FBI/DOJ, as well as their respective IG's. The FBI denied receiving my complaint and evidence, although FBI personnel signed for it. And the IG's denied receiving my complaints of employee misconduct.
On the suggestion of FL Assistant Attorney General Joslyn Wilson, I wrote FL Gov. Charlie Crist as the new Florida 14th Judicial District State Attorney Glenn Hess wouldn't even acknowledge my charges and evidence. Moreover, he wouldn't even acknowledge my FL Public Records Request seeking all the documents pertaining to my complaint that I filed with him.
Former Gov. Jeb Bush earlier suggested that I bring evidence of my charges to my State Attorney, so I did, including documents and videotape. However, then State Attorney Steve Meadows refused to acknowledge my charges. When I finally did manage to get a response from Chief Assistant State Attorney William A. Lewis, it was that he didn't have to answer any of my questions, including whether or not he viewed my videotape. In his arrogance, he answered my question.
I wish the ACLU success in their appeal. The Patriot Act(s)just legalized what the government had been doing for some time. What's scary is that these practices have flowed down to state and local law enforcement. And, there are no effective checks and balances to protect the rights of the average American.
- October 2, 2009
maria, isn't the ACLU position to allow you to share your (meaningless) thoughts wonderful?
- October 2, 2009
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The ACLU is not defending the Constitution or the American people by challenging the devices and methods used to protect us all. A sword is used in war and yes it can cut both ways. That is universal cost of conflict. America was founded as a republic based on law but the perversion of the courts by social progressives has left us unprotected and vulnerable to attack.
- October 3, 2009
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I think the ACLU should mind there own business. They are as bad if not worse than the government. They must be a group of middle aged women going thru the change of life and haven't had sex in years. Busy bodies as they are also known. Angry old stuck up deprived women or gay men who were supposed to be women but somehow the devil gave them the business by putting them in the bodies of men. Vise-versa for lesbians. Good greif ACLU leaders start taking drug or drink or somehting. Stay out of my like already, you people are pests. Just like the spca and other liberal organizations, you would rather feed dogs than people. I can't wait till Jesus comes back, I want so badly to see the look on your faces!
- October 3, 2009
The FBI of Newark NJ gave sworn confessions that the FBI had injected VeriChip type devices into people during warrantless searches.
Also, the FBI of Newark NJ gave sworn confessions that FBI had raped females during FBI's warrantless searches.
Also, Beverly Hills FBI, DEA, USSS gave sworn confessions that those racist anti-semitic agents did crimes against women during warrantless searches. AND they attempted crimes against pro-Israel activists' reputations through cut and pasted audio extortion media on the FBI,CIA,DEA,SDI,police's illegal 'cochlear' device timelines.
- October 3, 2009
Joe keegan
When FL 14th judicial district State Attorney Steve Meadows failed to acknowledge my complaint and evidence charging the cops and officials with concealing illegal electronic surveillance, I filed a FL public records request with then FL Attorney General for all records of my complaint filed with Meadows. A short time later, Meadows' Chief Assistant State Attorney William A. Lewis contacted me. He responded to my public records request by supplying a copy of my complaint and an altered copy of the VHS tape that I sent to Meadows. When I asked Lewis if he viewed the tape, he said that he doesn't have to answer my questions. Sometime later, I appeared as summoned in the Holmes County Courthouse for jury duty. Clerk of the Court Cody Taylor asked if anyone wanted to talk to the judge about being excused from jury duty. I raised my hand along with one other prospective juror. I wanted to talk to the judge. The Clerk called the two of us over to him. He told me that the judge doesn't want to talk to me and excused me from jury duty.
When FL 14th Judicial District's new State Attorney, Glenn Hess, was sworn in, I filed an updated complaint and evidence with him. Hess not only did not reply to my complaint, but also failed to respond to my FL Public Records Request, which he is legally required to do. On the suggestion of Assistant Attorney General Wilson, I wrote FL Gov. Charlie Crist requesting the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate my charges. I still haven't received a reply to my request from Gov. Crist. If you're interested, you can read my letter to Gov. Crist at: http://governmentspying.blogspot.com/2009/07/assistant-attorney-general-... .
My point is that the government appears to have declared itself exempt from the same laws that it enforces against its citizens. That's not only unconstitutional, but also tyrannical. Furthermore, you're not allowed to prove your charges. Three surveillance experts all verified illegal law enforcement "bugs," but refused to supply their reports. Two were threatened and the third one had a conflict of interest, which he didn't disclose. I have suspicions that law enforcement and public officials tampered with the lawyers involved in this abuse of authority and criminal misconduct by law enforcement officers and others. My situation is only one example. Abuse of surveillance tech will become the rule and not the exception. There are no effective checks and balances.
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There are stalking groups operating in communities all across this country. Some suggest that COINTELPRO is back with a vengeance.
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Today at its Paris Games Week press conference, Sony Computer Entertainment revealed the next entry in its long-running simulation racing series, Gran Turismo Sport.

It will be compatible with PlayStation VR and aims to be "the most realistic driving simulator of all Gran Turismo games to date." No word on a release window, but a beta is planned for early 2016.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=313233Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenTwo years later Gran Turismo 6 finally gets track editor2015-09-30T17:30:00Z2015-09-30T17:30:00Z
Nearly two years after release, Gran Turismo 6 has added its course maker to the game.

GTPlanet has details on the course maker, which released as a separate iOS/Android app. After designing on the app -- you can have much more control compared to Gran Turismo 5's paltry offering -- you upload them from the device, then download them onto the PS3 to play.

The entire series has seemingly been quiet. Some expected a Gran Turismo 7 announcement at this year's Tokyo Game Show (though I guess there's always the upcoming Paris Games Week, now that the challenging course maker is out of the way).

Gran Turismo 6 Course Maker: First Screenshots & Full Details [GT Planet]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=277283Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenGran Turismo 7 won't be out this year, will release as a full game 2014-06-27T20:00:00Z2014-06-27T20:00:00Z
It took a while for Gran Turismo to hit the PS3, first as a Prologue release. So much so that Gran Turismo 6 didn't even hit until the after the PS4 released. Polyphony seems to want to change that, though it told Eurogamer that Gran Turismo 7 will miss the overly optimistic 2014 release it had mentioned.

"We are working on the title," series creator Kazunori Yamauchi said. "I don't think it'll make this year!" It will come as a full game, though. "I don't think it'll be a Prologue," Yamauchi said.

The first PS4 entry should bring with it series standard cars. "I think the quality of the sounds in Gran Turismo 6 will be improved," Yamauchi also said, "but most of the work will be done in Gran Turismo 7."

Gran Turismo 7 in the works, standard cars set to stay [Eurogamer]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=274136Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthGran Turismo 6 commemorates passing of Ayrton Senna2014-05-02T08:00:00Z2014-05-02T08:00:00Z

Three-time F1 champion Ayrton Senna is being honored on the 20th anniversary of his passing in Gran Tursimo 6 with newly offered content and a short film.

The director of KAZ: Pushing the Virtual Divide created a short film called Ayrton's Wish. You can check out that film here. Much more can be found on the Gran Turismo website, including a couple of slideshows from early in Senna's career.

On the game side, a free update will be released with new content at the end of the month. We have no idea what that'll be yet, but they'll let us know soon enough, I'm sure.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=274096Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthGrand finale event for Gran Turismo 5 unlocks GT6 content2014-05-01T12:15:00Z2014-05-01T12:15:00Z
Gran Turismo 5 is going down -- it's servers are, I mean. On May 31, they pull the plug, but not without one last event. This month, for all of May, a race series in GT5 will reward users with cars to use in Gran Turismo 6. A parting gift, if you will. This is Polyphony Digital's way of thanking fans that have been with them since GT5's launch back in November of 2010.

If you get down with these challenges, starting early June you'll be able to log into GT6 and get your reward. The reward cars are as follows:

Abarth Grande Punto '09

Renault Sport Megane R.S. Trophy '11

Nissan Fairlady Z (Z34) '08

Tesla Motors Model S Signature Performance '12

Subaru S206 NBR Challenge Package '12

Polyphony Digital says that these cars were chosen for their usefulness in the early stages of GT6.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=273435Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthGran Turismo 6 GT Academy starts next week2014-04-18T10:15:00Z2014-04-18T10:15:00Z
The sixth GT Academy event starts next week. What is probably the coolest videogame-to-IRL transition ever returns as players of Gran Turismo 6 will hit the real tracks. Gamers become real racers. Again -- coolest thing ever. Even though I'll likely never race at one of these events, this opportunity is so amazing that I can't help but get excited for those that will.

What's also cool is that Canadians are eligible for play for the first time. Join us, friends!

Qualifying events kick off on April 21, so look for the qualification demo in Gran Turismo 6 soon.

"I am very proud that GT Academy has returned for its sixth season globally, and that Gran Turismo together with Nissan will once again serve as the platform for the development of new racing drivers who otherwise would not have had the chance to pursue their dreams," said Kazunori Yamauchi, creator of Gran Turismo and President of Polyphony Digital Inc.

"Even if you don't make it through to the next round of GT Academy, the GT6 qualifying challenge will improve your skills as a driver and all players taking part will be rewarded with in-game credits to enhance their experience."

Are there any Destructoid readers out there that plan to enter?

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=271026Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterSelect DLC from Gran Turismo 5 to be pulled2014-02-24T07:00:00Z2014-02-24T07:00:00Z
Gran Turismo 5 is coming to an end less than four years after its launch, as the online component is set to be removed entirely by the end of March, and now, we have word that certain DLC packs are getting pulled from the PSN. On April 30th, the "Racing Car Pack," the "Course Pack," and the "Family Upgrade" will be removed.

Gran Turismo TV support within GT 5 will also terminate on March 14th, and a number of other DLC packs are affected as well -- so if you still play GT 5, check out the detailed instructions on the site to ensure that you can keep your content. The content that you paid for, of course.

Termination of the Remaining Online Services for Gran Turismo 5 [Gran Turismo]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=269417Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthWATCH THIS: KAZ: Pushing the Virtual Divide2014-01-23T11:00:00Z2014-01-23T11:00:00Z

Kazunori Yamauchi, the man behind the Gran Turismo racing game series, is the subject of documentary KAZ: Pushing the Virtual Divide. Director Tamir Moscovici worked with Sony to tell the 15-year story of Yamauchi's work, putting a spotlight on his drive for perfection.

The film follows the Gran Turismo series from its first ideas, from when Yamauchi was only 15, to present day, where the gaming franchise has an impact on both the racing and automotive industries.

The film premiered yesterday on Hulu, and will follow on Feb. 5 on Amazon, Crackle, the Sony Movie Channel and others.

I watched a screener last week and I thought it was great. If you're a fellow racing game or Gran Turismo fan, it's definitely worth a watch. And it'll make you want to play MotorToon: Gran Prix. Bonus: tons and tons of great car porn.

I'm a big Yamauchi fan, so this was extra neat for me. I think he is just the right blend of creative, determined, brilliant, and crazy. Yamauchi is in love with the automotive world, and that's why I love his games.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=268876Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthToyota's FT-1 concept car hits Gran Turismo 6 tomorrow2014-01-13T11:30:00Z2014-01-13T11:30:00Z

Are you a car person? It's so weird talking about cars to someone that isn't a car person. It's like when someone talks about football to me. I always just picture a televised game in super fast forward, where the damned ball is just going back and forth, back and forth, showing how silly it all would be with some perspective.

But I suppose that isn't much different than cars going in circles over and over.

Well, if you are a fellow car person, you'll appreciate that Polyphony Digital has yanked Toyota's FT-1 Concept straight from the International Auto Show and plopped it right into PS3 racer Gran Turismo 6.

What's neat is that concept house Calty Design asked Polyphony Digital to to create a digital version of their concept as part of their pitch to Toyota. After seeing the Gran Turismo version of the FT-1, Toyota gave them the nod. Now we get to drive that digital simulation.

What's even neater is that you'll be able to drive the FT-1 in Gran Turismo 6 tomorrow. An update will add the car to the game. Sony says that if you rank bronze or better in the FT-1 Laguna Seca challenge, you'll receive the car. You can also just buy it from the Toyota dealership if you'd like.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=268072Harry Monogenishttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Harry+MonogenisOnline features for GT5, Resistance games being dropped2013-12-27T08:00:00Z2013-12-27T08:00:00Z
Come 2014, Sony will be discontinuing online support for Gran Turismo 5, Resistance: Fall of Man, Resistance 2 and Resistance 3. Yes, that means that you'll no longer be able to play these games online; Sony is essentially pulling the plug on them.

The Resistance trilogy will go offline on March 28, with Gran Turismo 5 following suit about two months later on May 20.

Are any of you going to be affected by this in any way?

Support for online game features [PlayStation]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=267246Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreBe careful with this Gran Turismo 6 money exploit2013-12-10T12:45:00Z2013-12-10T12:45:00Z

YouTube user Radical Dreamer has stumbled upon an exploit in Gran Turismo 6 that can generate 20 million credits in a matter of minutes. Sounds too good to be true, right? I had Dale test out the glitch and he ran into some major issues with freezing that required a hard reboot. Basically, if you choose to do this (instructions below), make sure you aren't in the car you're about to sell. Otherwise, GT6 will freeze every time you enter your garage.

Make sure you have the 1.01 patch and buy the Mercedes-Benz Concept from GT Vision

Save

Delete your GT6 game data under the Game Data Utility in XMB

Launch the game again -- skip the patch-download prompt -- and sell the car, which is now called "[2055]"

Should you inadvertently get into the same situation as Dale, you'll need to repatch the game and change cars to get GT6 back to a functional state.

Gran Turismo 6 money cheat – earn 20 million credits in minutes [Official PlayStation Magazine]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=267075Wesley Ruscherhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Wesley+RuscherThe best and worst games of the week - Racing Royalty 2013-12-07T18:00:00Z2013-12-07T18:00:00Z
Oh December! You are by far my favorite month of the year, and not just because it's Christmas and my birthday. Your winter slumber in the games department allows me the leisure of checking my backlog list twice and knocking off some of those naughty titles I've been neglecting.

I'm not sure how the rest of the month is going to pan out for you, but you did deliver us another phenomenal racing title with Sony's Gran Turismo 6. And I'm really not sure how any one human can handle this, Need for Speed: Rivals, F1 2013, and Forza 5... but we all know Destructoid's racing guru, Mr. Dale "don't call me Peter" North has been gunning it full throttle the last few months. I think it's time for cruise control.

Now on to the week in reviews!

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=266972Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthGran Turismo 6 vs. Forza Motorsport 52013-12-06T13:00:00Z2013-12-06T13:00:00Z
[Edit: We updated the controller section as there are two $399 Xbox One steering wheels for Forza 5.]

There's a racing simulation showdown taking place on gaming consoles this holiday season between PS3 racer Gran Turismo 6 and Xbox One launch title Forza Motorsport 5. If you ask me, I think you should buy both if you can. Both games are great.

But I've dared to compare the two as a long-time fan of both franchises. Read on to see if you agree with me.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=266989Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthReview: Gran Turismo 62013-12-06T12:35:00Z2013-12-06T12:35:00Z
Have you ever hopped into your car just to drive? Driving to enjoy being behind the wheel, I mean. I'm talking no destination, no time constraints -- just being in a car to connect with a machine and the road it's on.

Racing games are great for going fast, and you can certainly do that in a Gran Turismo game. But Gran Turismo 6 is also a driving game. Sometimes it's less about the race and more about the thrill of the automotive experience. Sometimes it's less about being first and more about being in the zone.

If you're the type of person that enjoys driving around, you'll understand what I'm saying.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=266992Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthGran Turismo 6 Lunar Exploration is weird and wonderful2013-12-06T02:00:00Z2013-12-06T02:00:00Z

The rumors were true! After you work your way through a bit of the career mode of Gran Turismo 6, a Lunar Exploration mode unlocks. In it, you'll take a moon vehicle across the lunar surface in three different missions.

As you'll see in the above video, the reduced gravity makes moon driving crazy. I should have recorded my first time out, where my pedal-to-the-metal approach had me doing all kinds of crazy flips. The key to getting through the mission is careful speed control. Take a hill too fast and you'll end up on your head.

Our full review of Gran Turismo 6 is coming soon.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=266991Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthOur Gran Turismo 6 review will be late2013-12-06T00:20:00Z2013-12-06T00:20:00Z
I've been playing Gran Turismo 6 for so many hours that I can no longer see straight. I'm not pulling your leg when I say that I dreamed about Gran Turismo last night. I had racing stress dreams, folks.

So what's the hold-up on the review? It seems that Sony is having technical difficulties in getting the online side of the game up for us to test. So while the review embargo will be up in a matter of minutes, we can't send our review out into the world without touching on the online portion of the game.

Hold tight.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=266927Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterShuhei Yoshida addresses Gran Turismo 6 microtransactions2013-12-05T07:03:00Z2013-12-05T07:03:00Z
Remember when everyone was down on Forza 5 for having microtransactions on top of its premium price? Well we already know that Gran Turismo 6 will have the same scheme, but Sony boss Shuhei Yoshida is telling people to calm down before they actually play the game. Yoshida notes that they offer an "alernative path for busy people," and to "read reviews when they come out."

After being further pressed regarding Sony's betrayal of the public's trust through microtransactions, Yoshida says, "microtransaction per se is not a bad thing, how the game is designed around it could become a problem." Like every developer, I'm willing to give Sony the benefit of the doubt, as I've yet to see the system for myself.

Microtransaction rage is far too common these days, as completely optional fees that I will never use don't really bother me, so long as the game is entertaining in its own right -- and as Yoshida notes, isn't designed around it.

Shuhei Yoshida [Twitter]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=266792Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthGran Turismo 6: Best racing game commercial ever2013-12-02T21:02:00Z2013-12-02T21:02:00Z

I'd like to be in a commercial like this. When I play a racing game I AM this guy.

Gran Turismo 6 is going to be so good.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=265979Joshua Derocherhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joshua+DerocherSony confirms micro-transactions for Gran Turismo 62013-11-19T10:30:00Z2013-11-19T10:30:00Z
Sony was really excited to show off its new "in-game credits" for Gran Turismo 6 in a recent blog post. These credits "will be purchasable through PS Store or your friendly local retailer". It's a system of made up currency that "you'll be able to apply in-game for cars and parts."

What do you think? Will you buy cars with your hard-earned cash?

Yes, Gran Turismo 6 has micro-transactions [Eurogamer]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=264959Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthGran Turismo 6 gets a moon buggy, full car list revealed2013-11-05T13:15:00Z2013-11-05T13:15:00Z

There are just under 1,200 vehicles confirmed for Gran Turismo 6, and I'm hoping to race what's sure to be the suckiest one of them all, the Lunar Roving Vehicle LRV-001. A new trailer teases some moon action, but I doubt we'll be doing any low-gravity racing.

I'm really looking forward to Forza Motorsport 5, but I also have some time set aside to give Gran Turismo 6 some loving this December 6. I have plenty of racing love to go around.

Don't fail me just yet, trusty old PS3!

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=262095Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenGran Turismo 6 will have a large patch on day one 2013-09-18T22:30:00Z2013-09-18T22:30:00Z
As with Gran Turismo 5, the upcoming Gran Turismo 6 will have a hefty patch upon its December release, followed by a year's worth of planned support and updates. Gran Turismo 6 creator Kazunori Yamauchi, speaking to Eurogamer, explained:

It's the same every time. Everything's very tight. It's an incredibly tight schedule. As to being able to include everything we want to on day one, we probably won't be able to. I think for the 12 months following the release we'll continue to update the software. Because in Gran Turismo 6 we're preparing a lot of different things we haven't even touched on yet.

Unlike the last release, multiplayer will be available pre-patch in Gran Turismo 6, though part of the initial patch will go towards tweaking the online component, which is "more clear cut" than Gran Turismo 5's "hard to understand" system. Yamauchi also noted, "we've really changed how we make games now. Even now when we're near the end of development [on Gran Turismo 6] we're still creating features that will be provided in this game in updates later on. I think it's a possibility that one day these types of update will be continuing for our titles."

My experiences with Gran Turismo 5 involve buying it, installing mountains of data all day, and then accidentally forgetting to ever play the game, so this news makes me rather nostalgic. Still, I'm quite pumped for Gran Turismo 6. Maybe I should finally go back and play some GT5.

Gran Turismo 6 will have a large day one patch [Eurogamer]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=261511Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenGran Turismo 6 PS3 bundle coming this December in Japan2013-09-09T02:00:00Z2013-09-09T02:00:00Z
Vroom vroom. That's the sound that cars make, more or less, when they're not being covered up with butt rock, like the Gran Turismo 6 gamescom trailer that Sony showed again during their mysterious Japanese press conference. In that trailers defense, the first half is rad and full of swelling opera.

Sony is releasing a Gran Turismo 6 15th Anniversary PS3 "Starter Pack." The new bundle, which will have "limited availability," will come with a 250 GB PS3, Gran Turismo 6, and a special Gran Turismo-related booklet.

Gran Turismo 6 launches December 6, 2013 worldwide. The Gran Turismo PS3 bundle is dated for December 25.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=260576Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthGran Turismo 6 online play improved from fan feedback2013-08-22T08:30:00Z2013-08-22T08:30:00Z
Did you know that Gran Turismo 5 has the most online players of any PS3 game? In a gamescom meeting with Polyphony Digital's Kasunori Yamauchi, we learned that even three years after release, GT5 has 1.25 million users that still play online today.

With that many players Polyphony Digital has received a lot of feedback, as you could imagine. They watched closely, learning from fans, working to making a list of what needed to be improved for online play for Gran Turismo 6.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=260573Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthVision Gran Turismo: from people who love cars2013-08-22T02:19:00Z2013-08-22T02:19:00Z
Polyphony Digital's Kazunori Yamauchi explained in a behind-closed-doors meeting at gamescom that the first Gran Turismo game had the tag line "For all people who love cars." They've played with that line a bit for their upcoming project, Vision Gran Turismo. Now the tag line is "From people who love cars, for people who love cars."

The worlds of real racing and virtual racing cross over in Vision Gran Turismo, a project kicked off to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the franchise. The idea was to approach designers from the automotive world and beyond to design new cars to be put into a game. Yamauchi said that he asked around early on, and that more than they initially expected provided concept models for Vision Gran Turismo.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=260505Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthGran Turismo film follows the life of racer Lucas Ordonez2013-08-21T07:33:00Z2013-08-21T07:33:00Z
Polyphony Digital's Kazunori Yamauchi explained today at gamescom that their newly announced partnership for a full-length Gran Turismo movie didn't come out of thin air. In fact, he says that studios have been sending them movie offers almost yearly for the last 7 years. But they turn these offers down every time.

What's different with this one? Yamauchi says that the film, which comes from filmmakers Mike de Luca and Dana Brunetti, won them over with its story of growth and maturity. More specifically, the film will tell the life story of Lucas Ordonez, a racer that got his start playing Gran Turismo, but eventually ended up racing professionally.

Yamauchi says he envisions a film that starts out with a mother that is worried about a son that always plays videogames. He says it should end with this same boy turning into a full-fledged racing champ.

There's no word on release dates for this film as of yet.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=260504Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthWhat's up with Nike and Jordan in Vision Gran Turismo?2013-08-21T07:21:00Z2013-08-21T07:21:00Z
Sony and Polyphony Digital came out with a few surprises for the Gran Turismo franchise at their gamescom press conference yesterday. In addition to the announcement of a Gran Turismo movie, another item that had social network users scratching their heads was the appearance of Air Jordan and Nike logos in the debut trailer of Vision Gran Turismo. Most wondered how shoe brands would relate to a racing game.

At a press meeting today, Polyphony Digital boss Kazunori Yamauchi explained that the Air Jordan design studio would be joining major car manufacturers in creating a custom design to appear in upcoming game Vision Gran Turismo. The designer of the famed shoe, Tinker Hatfield, will be providing an original car design for the game.

As for Nike's involvement, though unrelated to the Jordan work, they too will be providing a vehicle design for VGT. Yamauchi reminded that Nike supplied designs for their Nike 1 vehicle in Gran Turismo 4. They'll return in Vision Gran Turismo with its follow-up, the Nike 2.

I still have hopes of racing in a shoe, though.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=260406Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreGran Turismo 6 launches worldwide on December 62013-08-20T12:27:00Z2013-08-20T12:27:00Z

December 6, 2013. That's the global launch date that Sony Computer Entertainment Europe CEO Jim Ryan gave for Gran Turismo 6 during the company's gamescom press conference after showing a bizarre video about concept cars and confirming that this is still only arriving on PS3.

There was also confirmation of the Gran Turismo feature film, which series creator Kazunori Yamauchi and Sony Pictures are working on. The hope is for the movie to capture the "adrenaline of the racing world" with a "human dimension inspired by GT Academy."

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=258663Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreGran Turismo movie reportedly in the works2013-07-24T15:30:00Z2013-07-24T15:30:00Z
Sony is developing a film adaptation of Polyphony Digital's long-running Gran Turismo series, reports TheWrap. Let that sink in, because there's not much else to go on at this point in time other than the involvement of producers Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti (The Social Network)

I can see the Need for Speed movie working if for no other reason than I've always just pretended that the Fast and the Furious series was based on those games, but Gran Turismo requires slightly more imagination on my part. That said, it's cars. It's a known franchise. We're done here, right? No wonder this project is (reportedly) happening.

Sony Fires Up 'Gran Turismo' Movie With 'Fifty Shades' Producers (Exclusive) [TheWrap]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=258382Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthGran Turismo 6: New courses raced at Comic-Con2013-07-19T10:00:00Z2013-07-19T10:00:00Z
Aside from all of the shiny new PS4 stuff they're showing off, Sony also brought along Gran Turismo 6 to San Diego Comic-Con this week. They're showing some of the new tracks here on the show floor alongside the game's new physics and rendering engines.

All of this is being shown in some pretty slick GT6 race sleds in the PlayStation booth. The lines are long, but it's worth the wait to get into one of these sweet rigs, complete with GT Logitech wheels and pedals, HD display and stereo sound.

As for the new courses shown here, we've seen the Silverstone Circuit before. Today we also saw the mountainous (and very pretty) Matterhorn course. The Willow Springs International Motorsports Park is a desert raceway with big turns and plenty of places to spin out and totally invalidate your lap. The new GT6 rendering engine pumps out some nice visuals for all of these new courses, as each feature slick lighting and a high level of detail.

You can get a better look at these courses and that sweet 15th anniversary race rig they have here at SDCC in our gallery.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=257480Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreThat was fast: Gran Turismo 6 demo out now on PSN2013-07-03T18:00:00Z2013-07-03T18:00:00Z
As promised, a demo for Grand Turismo 6 is now available for PlayStation 3 via PlayStation Network. Polyphony Digital has built a competition into this demo, should you be into such things.

You'll be able to do four warm-up races using the Nissan LEAF and 370Z, plus five time trials on the Silverstone track (four sections and one run at the full track) with the latter car. Your full lap time will act as your ticket into the GT Academy, as the top 31 racers will be invited to compete at the National Finals. This aspect of the demo closes on July 28, but the rest will remain playable until the end of August.

For those of you who have given this a spin -- let's be honest, this is Gran Turismo, after all -- how is it? Still disappointed that Polyphony didn't hold out for a full PlayStation 4 release?


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What's in store for me while I'm on bedrest?
Although it may be debatable whether bedrest should ever be prescribed, there's no doubt that it can be challenging to endure when it is. Even if hanging out in bed initially sounds good to you (so you can finally catch up on your reading or watch movies all day), the realities of being on bedrest will soon hit home.
When you're on bedrest, you give up much more than your normal schedule. You need to come up with new ways to connect with family members, take care of children and household chores, and stay in touch with your job, if you work outside the home. You need to consider how bedrest affects your marriage or partnership, your relationship with your children, your finances, your emotional health, and your vision of yourself during this time.
What's more, bedrest has physical costs, sapping much of your physical strength and endurance. And if you've spent more than a few days in bed, getting back up to speed after the baby arrives can be slow and taxing.
If you're facing a long bedrest, try to prepare yourself emotionally. Your feelings might swing from denial and shock to depression and panic. You might worry that your baby will be born too early or that something will be wrong, especially since you've been told that this isn't a normal pregnancy.
You may also find yourself thinking back to your early pregnancy and wondering what you did to end up on bedrest. (The answer: nothing. It's not your fault. Even medical experts don't fully understand the causes of many pregnancy complications.)
Be assured, these thoughts and feelings are absolutely normal. Remind yourself and others around you of your ultimate goal – a healthy, full-term baby. This will help you cope with the worry, anger, frustration, and boredom that often come with bedrest.
How can I prepare for being on bedrest?
First, you need to find out exactly which activities are allowed and which are not, so you can plan accordingly. Your provider may advise you to spend 24 hours a day in bed, getting up only to use the bathroom. Or she may recommend that you stay home and rest in bed, but give you the go-ahead to get up to make lunch or get a snack.
Alternatively, your provider may just want you to really slow down by cutting back on work and other activities, avoiding heavy lifting and prolonged standing, and heading to your bed to rest for a few hours once – or perhaps several times – a day.
In any case, you'll probably have a lot less control than you'd like over what happens in the days and weeks ahead, but a little preparation up front will make the changes you're facing easier to manage.
- If you have young children, arrange for childcare.
- Think about what you need and who can help set you up in the morning or come by during the day. For example, if you're put on complete bedrest, get your partner or a friend to pack you a bedside cooler with a lunch, snacks, and beverages. Try to anticipate other items you might want: a pencil and paper or your phone and charger, for example.
- Put together a list of phone numbers of friends who can help out – and try to remember that most people are probably much more eager to help than you imagine.
- Ask friends to bring over casseroles or easy-to-heat dinners. If you don't have someone you can count on to do the dishes, stock up on paper plates and cups to make cleaning up easier.
- Keep a good supply of books and magazines around. Now may be your last chance in a long time to read for pleasure.
- Keep your laptop close to watch movies, keep in touch on email or social media, shop for baby items, and read up on pregnancy and parenthood.
- Get in touch with online support groups that allow you to share your bedrest experiences. Mamasonbedrest, Keepemcookin, and BabyCenter's own Bedrest mommies community are good groups to check out.
- Depending upon your personal situation, you may need to make special work or financial arrangements. Some women on bedrest are able to telecommute, while others use accrued time off or short-term disability. Others may need to take unpaid leave or maternity leave.
How can I care for my children while on bedrest?
This is a major challenge for many families. Here are a few tips from Judith Maloni, a nursing professor and bedrest researcher at Case Western Reserve University.
- Try to find a long-term childcare arrangement. It's less stressful than trying to find childcare as the need arises, and it means more stability for your child. You can always cancel if you don't end up needing care for very long.
- Avoid telling a young child that, "Mommy is sick." Instead, say something like, "I have to stay in bed so the baby can be healthy when it's born."
- Set aside some time each day to spend with your child. Watch a show or take a nap together, sing, cut and paste pictures, have a picnic in bed – whatever the two of you enjoy. Make sure your child gets a chance to run around a bit before spending time with you, so she won't be restless.
How can I stay comfortable while on bedrest?
Here are a few tips to keep your body functioning well and help you avoid too much discomfort.
- Ask your provider if it's okay to get out of bed to exercise a bit, either standing in place or moving around the room. Doing some simple stretching and isometric exercises with your arms and legs will be good for your circulation and your muscles – and perhaps your mood as well.
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- If you get indigestion or reflux while on bedrest, raise the head of your mattress or put a wedge or foam block under your pillow to help you keep your head higher than your stomach.
Where can I turn for more support?
Contact Sidelines National Support Network.
Note: This article was reviewed by Judith Maloni, a nursing professor and bedrest researcher at Case Western Reserve University.


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What is does: It searches for the brightest light source like the sun.
How it works: I'd made a sensor of 4 LDRs with sheets between them The withe stips are the LDRs When the stick on top is righted ...
2 x servo's 4 x lightdepending resistors (ldr) 4 x resistors 10K 1 x Arduino 2 x potentiometers 10k (value doesn't matter)
Just hot glue it together!!!
you can download the code down this page /* this code is written by geobruce for more info check my site http://xprobe.net */ #include <Servo.h> // include Servo ...
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