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I've just taught DD to read using phonics (we also live abroad) and have just posted in more detail re. what I found useful in a thread in the Children's Books section (here http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/childrens_books/1560854-Living-abroad-teaching-a-child-to-read-in-English).
It's not too difficult if you buy the teaching guides that go with a phonics scheme - like Read Write Inc for example. The good thing is that because this is new to a lot of UK teachers, too, the teaching guides are written in a pretty accessible way. You just have to ignore the very classroom-oriented parts.
You do get to a point where you've taught oa ee ai igh oo er ar or etc. and you think - there are still lots of other ways of writing these sounds - oor, oar, ou, au - help, which one do I teach now? But then you find you just do the -ears and -airs and -oughs etc. as they come up in books, signs etc. And they take it on board, gradually. They can very often work the rules out for themselves (as you did when you learned by looking at books and being read to) but you also might as well talk about them and point them out.
There are some good charts of sounds on the Phonics International site (the English Alphabetic Code is the main one), but their actual teaching guides are a little hard to digest. http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ is very good for games.
DD (7) is trilingual (French, English, Turkish). I tried teaching her to read English last year but it didn't go anywhere.
This year, she learned to read French at school. And this summer, she taught herself to read both Turkish and English I gave her an Angry Birds comic book when on holiday in Turkey, which we read together. Next thing I know, she is reading road signs and menus. We did the same with English - Tintin comic books in English got her reading on her own.
Maybe wait for him to learn to read Norwegian at school and then introduce English books?
I can't really help with the learning individual phonics sounds as ds' other language uses almost identical phonetic sounds so he learnt them in school. once he had those down i bought the oxford reading tree songbird books by julia donaldson and he loves them. over the summer we have moved through stage 1, 2 and 3 and shortly to start on 4. he really enjoys the stories and chooses them most nights as his bedtime reading, i can highly recommend them. for learning phonics sounds i think people use jolly phonics a lot, ds liked watching the alphablocks and you an use the cbeebies website from abroad which shows clips. sorry i can't be more use on that. oh we also had a couple of iphone apps for phonics that he occasionally played with.
thinking about it i bet you could just start with level 1 songbirds, you can buy a teaching guide to go with it which tells you how to explain the sounds in each level and gives activities to do. the first story is very basic... i am top cat, am i top cat, i am top cat etc etc and it tells you to go over each phonic sound, write it out, sound it out etc etc before trying to read. she will probably pick it up really well. good luck.
We live in Norway, our first language is english. Dd(6) has been here since she was 2yrs, speaks fluent english at home, and norwegian elsewhere. She has just started school and will learn to read in norwegian this year and next.
She can't read in english yet. It will be taught at school in a few years, but obviously not as a native english speaker.
We have read to her every night since she was a baby, and have LOTS of books in english. I thought she would begin to pick up words and reading through exposure, maybe that was naive!
Looking at phonics threads is overwhelming, as there is so much feeling that if you teach it wrong the child is set back, and I don't feel I know the rules in order to teach it. I learnt to read through exposure to books around 4yrs old so not formally perhaps.
Does it have to be phonics? Is there a simple guide to learning the rules for sounds?
She knows the sounds s,a,t,p,i,n from a phonics video, but I don't know how to move on!
Any help gratefully received!
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Eden Park To Contribute $72M To Auckland's Economy
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Monday 24 February
Eden Park To Contribute $72M To Auckland's Economy
It hosted a crowd of nearly 100,000 for the inaugural NRL Nines last weekend, it's New Zealand's most iconic sports stadium and a hallowed ground for sports fans, and research shows it's also a major contributor to the economic well-being of both the nation and its largest city.
In 2014, the Eden Park Trust forecasts activity at Eden Park will contribute around $90 million in gross domestic product (GDP) to the New Zealand economy. $72m of that will be retained in the Queen City.
These figures are contained in a study by research company Fresh Info Co that looked in to the contribution Eden Park makes to the Auckland and New Zealand economies. The study follows the release of The Eden Park Trust's annual report which shows 2013 was a year of good progress for the 50,000-seat stadium.
The Trust increased its net profit before depreciation by 172 per cent to $1.2 million, while repaying $2.6 million of its commercial loans. It also re-documented the one remaining bank facility not guaranteed by Auckland City.
The Eden Park Trust CEO David Kennedy says forecasts for 2014 are encouraging.
"Fixtures in the Park have increased by 26% since 2010 and the calibre of sport and entertainment content at the ground continues to be superb.
"In terms of a direct revenue contribution to the city, the report predicts we will generate more than $74 million for Auckland this year which equates to around $72 million in GDP. Nationally, the figures are $86 million and $90 million respectively," Kennedy says.
Eden Park's expected contribution to national GDP represents an increase of around 110 per cent on the actual figure for 2010 and 21 per cent on the estimate for 2012.
The ground is forecast to host 29 fixtures in 2014 up from 24 last year and 19 in 2010. Nearly 600,000 spectators are expected to pass through its turnstiles this year.
Rugby continues to be the dominant event hirer. During 2013 Eden Park hosted The All Blacks, The Blues and Auckland Rugby for 14 matches in total. The annual secondary schools and club rugby finals were also held at Eden Park. The Wellington-based Phoenix Football Club played its second game there in February 2013 and its third earlier this month.
Outside the sporting arena, Eden Park hosted more than 1,000 functions ranging from three-day business conferences to school balls and weddings.


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Understandably, we won't be providing a photo of a model wearing anal jewelry here at the Inquisitr, but there's a link at the end of this article [Very NSFW] for anyone curious enough to want to see the niche the product fills…
Robert Huse & Son, a company out of Springfield, OR, is offering a very unusual (to me, at least) product. Their Anal jewelry is available in a selection of colors and is described as "the most daring accessory you can wear." Each piece of anal jewelry consists of a stainless plug with an interchangeable jeweled cap. The caps have Swarovski crystals embedded in a range of colors.
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Citation: Karumbaiah, L., Oppert, B.S., Jurat-Fuentes, J.L., Adang, M.J. 2007. Analysis of midgut proteinases from Bacillus thuringiensis-susceptible and -resistant Heliothis virescens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 146: 139-146. Interpretive Summary: The bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is used to control insects, and the tobacco budworm, a pest of cotton and other crops, has developed high levels of resistance to the insecticidal toxins produced by Bt. This study investigated whether digestive enzymes from the budworm may be responsible for this resistance. Differences in the types and levels of enzymes in Bt-resistant budworms suggest that, in some cases, enzymes may be involved in the resistance. This information can be used in the design of new toxins to prevent this type of resistance development.
Technical Abstract: Insects with altered proteinases can avoid intoxication by Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) toxins. Therefore, proteinase activities from gut extracts of Bt-susceptible (YDK) and -resistant (YHD2-B, CXC and KCBhyb) H. virescens strains were compared. The overall pH of gut extracts from YDK and CXC were statistically similar (9.56 and 9.62, respectively), while the pH of extracts from KCBhyb and YHD2-B were significantly more alkaline (9.81 and 10.0, respectively). Gut extracts from YHD2-B and CXC larvae processed Cry1Ac and Cry2Aa protoxin slower than extracts from YDK larvae, suggesting that differences in proteolysis contribute to resistance in these strains. Casein zymogram analysis of gut extracts revealed both qualitative and quantitative differences in caseinolytic activities among all strains, but the overall caseinolytic activity of YHD2-B gut extract was lower. Kinetic microplate assays with a trypsin substrate (L-BApNA) demonstrated that proteinases in YDK gut extract had increased alkaline pH optima compared to resistant strains YHD2-B, CXC and KCBhyb. Gut extracts from YHD2-B had reduced trypsin-like activity, and activity blots indicated that YHD2-B had lost a trypsin-like proteinase activity. In assays with a chymotrypsin substrate (SAAPFpNA), enzymes from all Bt-resistant strains had increased pH optima, especially those from KCBhyb. Activity blots indicated that CXC had lost a chymotrypsin-like proteinase activity. Because serine proteinases are a critical component of Bt toxin mode of action, these differences may contribute to decreased toxicity in the Bt-resistant strains.


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Thursday, January 28, 7:30 p.m.*
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With more interest in the food industry these days than ever, this documentary directs our attention to the hands that pick it. Narrated by Forest Whitaker, the film focuses on an intrepid group of tomato pickers working to ensure a dignified life for farm workers and a more humane, transparent food chain.
Revealing the human cost in our food supply and the complicity of the supermarket industry, the documentary also offers hope and promise for the triumph of morality over corporate greed. Recipient of the Social Impact Media Awards, SIMA 2015 Special Mention. Executive produced by Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation) and Eva Longoria. Directed by Sanjay Rawal. (2014, 82 min. No MPAA rating.)
A panel discussion between director Sanjay Rawal, Joann Lo (co-director of the Food Chain Workers Alliance), and Jon Esformes (operating partner of Pacific Tomato Growers) follows the screening.
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Developers Get Ready to Build Apps for Firefox OS
Bangalore: Mozilla Firefox does not want to be known only as an open source web browser. Recently Mozilla made an announcement that it is going to launch Firefox OS to mobile community users and for that they need developers from iOS and Android. They also had an argument regarding this topic and Seth Rosenblatt wrote on cnet.com what Jay Sullivan, Mozilla's vice president of products told to a group of developers, "If you're looking to build and develop mobile software without the 30 percent toll [Apple charges], Firefox OS will appeal to you".
Mozilla wants to spread its wings by creating an open source mobile OS which would be like a challenge to Apple and Android. It is also recycling its software for Firefox OS in its desktop and Google's browser to make it better.
Sullivan also said that, Mozilla has created a technical way of "payments API" for regular Web browsers by which they will be able to control payments in the way the common mobile apps do. Mozilla believes that this development will lead to creation of multiple app stores in which developers can distribute their own apps directly to the customers.
He argued that working on Firefox OS will be much easier for the developers as compared to the other operating systems like the iOS and Android.
Mozilla Chief Executive Gary Kovacs told Stephen Shankland on cnet.com that, "Mozilla's OS for mobile devices will help deliver on our mission to offer advanced Web technologies that eliminate roadblocks for users and developers. It will also help Mozilla to democratize Smartphone experiences to the billions of internet users expected to come online for the first time through mobile in the coming years".
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The way we see it, Papa John's and Chegg are about 2,900 votes away from having to make one of two decisions regarding this horribly ill-conceived promotion. On the one hand, they could go through with allowing Taylor Swift to basically taunt a school full of deaf children who, and in a way this is actually lucky for them, won't be able to hear her music. Or, on the other hand, they could refuse to allow Taylor Swift to play and in doing so make it look like all parties invovled hate deaf people. Either way, something tells us a spike in pizza sales and/or whatever the hell Chegg sells are not in either company's foreseeable future.
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The Finn exceeded the 120km/h (75mph) limit by just 1km/h, according to the team, but it cost him a drive-through penalty which handed the lead to Juan Pablo Montoya.
The Colombian then made his own mistake, giving the win to the second McLaren of David Coulthard.
It was the second time in eight months that a small error has cost Raikkonen the chance of recording his first win.
He lost control on oil in the closing stages of last year's French Grand Prix while leading Michael Schumacher's Ferrari.
Adrian Newey, McLaren's technical director, said: "I'm very disappointed for Kimi, who was just 1km/h over the limit. It's very frustrating for him.
"After Magny-Cours last year he must be wondering when he is going to get his first win.
"But David [Coulthard] kept it clean and benefited from other people's mistakes."
Raikkonen said he was "disappointed" but that he had enjoyed his battle with Michael Schumacher earlier in the race.
The Finn had held his ground and forced the Ferrari on to the grass when Schumacher tried to pass him at the first corner on lap 38.
"I had a long battle with Michael Schumacher and managed to keep him behind me," Raikkonen said.
"He always seemed to get a fast exit out of the last corner, which allowed him to catch up and challenge me during braking for the first chicane.
"At one point we were side by side but I knew that I was on the inside and the corner wasn't wide enough for two cars so I stayed ahead. It was real fun. It was an exciting race."


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For The Week Of November 9-15, 2009
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Be careful of all the things you admit to and whom you admit them to. Hidden motives will be among people close to you, which will create a minefield of distrust. Pay attention to your instincts, as they will guide you to safe shores. In time, those you can no longer trust will make themselves blaringly obvious.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Throwing money at the problem isn't a bad thing, as long as those things you are flashing the cash for are l'objets des arts that will make you feel even more beautiful, appeasing the inner princess in you beyond. As it goes, this is your week to spoil yourself rotten and give yourself the love that others are just too stupid to show you without example.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Venus is officially in Scorpio, which means the ball will be completely in your court to pick and choose the plays you want. If this isn't the case, then you aren't looking at the facts hard enough. You're hot stuff and there are men hungry to get a piece of you. Be cruel yet kind to make it worth your while, because sometimes wielding the power is sexy enough.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
To lure the worthy into your den, it's time to start batting those eyelashes a bit more gently. Being anything other than evasive won't work in scoring you the excitement you are craving. As it goes, this time around, it'll be the part of the hunted rather than hunter that will truly satisfy your needs. However, don't be scared to run faster to make them even crazier for you.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Yeah, friendship and sex have their separate places. While it works to be friends with someone you are having sex with, it is never simple to be having sex with a friend. Although, if ever there were a time to do the nasty with someone you are on good platonic terms with and to change the status of your relationship, it would be now.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
We all sleep with people for different reasons at various points in our lives, and life goes on. This week, when opportunities to get ahead might require a little more "muscle," be careful! These crossroads will throw you into a tizzy with your morals, fantasies and ambitions — which one wins out only you can control.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Exotic adventures are the way to go to get your orgasm levels humming in a perfect harmony that could completely realign your chi. If you are heading abroad or having sex with someone culturally different than you, then consider yourself on the right track and enjoy yourself silly. If you are not doing either of those, then it is highly recommended that you try to do one of said options.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Let the skeletons out of the closet and let the chips fall where they may. No one is going to judge you as hard as you judge yourself. Take this chance by releasing what you feel so oppressed by, because at the end of the day, whoever is really going to love you the way you should be loved won't give a crap about any of the dramas you create in your own head.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Do whatever your baby wants and call it a day. He'll be brimming with all sorts of genius ideas, even if they seem a bit erratic at first. Put your faith in him and he'll appreciate the show of confidence. In fact it might be so drastic, it might feel as if your old lazy lover has gotten a lobotomy and been reprogrammed to be all about you!
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
To savor any meat worth its weight in gold, it'll take some concerted effort in planning. No, this isn't the sexiest suggestion in the world, as there is nothing that kills a buzz for you more than organizing. However, this isn't just any time for you, and if you approach the details as foreplay, you might find a newer and more mentally invigorating way of getting off.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Embrace your feelings of vulnerability and realize it's a good sign, as it means that someone currently turning you on is also really turning the screws of your psyche, affecting you deeply in ways you can't even fully comprehend. Don't talk yourself out of it, because it won't work. While you can repress it temporarily, realize it will only grow back ten times stronger.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Having life honky-dory all day long is sweet, but that is not what makes you hot. Tension, personality clashes and challenges will be coming at you in droves, making you sweat under the collar. While there won't be easy resolutions for your issues right now, who cares? The fact is that you will be feeling so fired up, any release you get will be that much more intense.


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The Planning Inspectorate has dismissed an appeal to build a 60ft wind turbine in a drumlin field at Bracewell.
The applicants, Mr and Mrs Michael Ashby, of Yarlside Farm, had been seeking to put up the 10-kilowatt, 19.8-metre turbine in a field by the A59.
But several residents of Horton Lodge, a gated community across the road, objected saying the turbine would be a "blot on the landscape" and the noise pollution and shadow flicker generated would be unwelcome.
The Ashbys, who already have planning permission to build a 18.1-metre turbine with smaller blades closer to their home, submitted the new plan in November 2011. It was refused in March.
Planning inspector RPE Mellor dismissed the appeal, saying a similar development could be implemented under the current planning permission and would create substantial environmental and economic benefits but "with significantly less harm to the landscape and the visual environment", as well as a reduced noise threat to residents.


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Officer's killer in New Jersey shooting said he'd be 'famous'
Published 7:38 pm, Sunday, July 13, 2014
Jersey City, N.J. --
A gunman who killed a rookie officer responding to a report of an armed robbery at a drugstore early Sunday waited for police, telling a witness to watch the news because he was "going to be famous," authorities said.
Lawrence Campbell shot Officer Melvin Santiago in the head shortly after he and his partner arrived at the Walgreens at around 4 a.m., Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop said. Other officers returned fire at Campbell, killing him.
Campbell, 27, of Jersey City, was one of three suspects wanted by police for a prior homicide, Fulop said.
Fulop said Campbell was carrying a knife when he walked into Walgreens, assaulted an armed security guard and snatched his gun, Fulop said. He waited for officers to arrive, then shot Santiago with what police believe was the guard's weapon.
Santiago, 23, graduated from the police academy in December.
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Fulop was present when Santiago's body arrived at the hospital. As Santiago's mother identified him, Fulop said, she "just keep repeating the badge number and saying that it's not possible."
Santiago is the first Jersey City officer killed in the line of duty since Detective Marc DiNardo died in July 2009 during a raid on an apartment while searching for suspects in a robbery.
"Melvin was an officer who represented everything one would want to see in a police officer," Fulop said. "I know the entire city's thoughts and prayers are with the Santiago family during this difficult time, and we mourn together."
Markeisha Marshall, a spokeswoman for Walgreens, said the company was "deeply regretful" over the officer's death and extended its sympathies to his family and friends.
Police have been searching for three days for another man, Daniel Wilson, who they believe was involved in the previous homicide with Campbell, Fulop said.
Gary Nahrwold, 24, recalled his friend Santiago first saying a decade ago that he wanted to become a police officer. Nahrwold also hopes to join the force and said he won't be discouraged by Santiago's slaying.
"It just gives me more purpose to do it," he said. "I'm not going to be deterred by some senseless crimes."


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Column: ELL Department busy at middle school
WORTHINGTON -- Greetings from the English Language Learner department at Worthington Middle School.
As the new school year is off and running, we have been very active. We have many new students from all over the world including Thailand, Guatemala, Mexico, Eritrea, Ethiopia, China, Vietnam, Honduras, El Salvador, Liberia, Laos and Myanmar. The students enjoy sharing information about their culture while getting acclimated to their new lifestyle in Worthington. Some of our new students will be experiencing snow for the first time this winter. Brrrr!
Not only did the ELL population increase, but the staff and student body increased as well due to the addition of the fifth-grade wing. With so many new students, we have increased our ELL department by hiring two new teachers. Margaret Carlson, who teaches seventh grade, recently graduated from Bethel University with a triple major in ELL K-12, Spanish K-12 and Spanish. She is also fluent in Spanish, and very excited about her new career as a teacher. Jessica Beilke, the new eighth-grade teacher, is also just starting out in her teaching career. Jessica graduated from Stetson University in 2008 with a degree in German; she is now certified to teach German and ESL. Liezl Butzon has been teaching ELL for 13 years, and has a full plate this year -- she's teaching both fifth and sixth grades. She is also serving as a mentor teacher for the two new hires.
So far, there have been many fun lessons that have been presented including lessons on literature, U.S. history and even common food names. The best part about teaching non-English speakers or limited-English speakers is that the teachers are not able to lecture all day. We have incorporated many fun games into the program this year including noun-racing, quick-fire circles, sparkle and other hands-on experiments. The technology component of the ELL department is very up-to-date. We are working with interactive smartboards, iPod touches, computers and Accelerated Reader, which all help to increase language proficiency.


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THE family of a Bolton man who spent his life travelling the world looking after royalty and top politicians have paid tribute to a "wonderful" man.
Sir Gordon Booth, aged 92, and his wife Lady Jeanne Booth, aged 91, featured in The Bolton News in February as they celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary.
Sir Gordon, who was given a knighthood in 1980, died in the early hours of June 13 at a care home in Poole, Dorset, after developing a chest infection.
The couple, who have a son and a daughter, and 16 great-grandchildren, met at the Bolton Church Institute in 1934 — which later became Canon Slade.
They married during World War II on February 5, 1944, when Sir Gordon was stationed in England as a tank captain.
After the war Sir Gordon worked for the Ministry of Labour and the Labour Exchange in Westhoughton before the couple moved to London in 1952 when he went to work for the Board of Trade.
Three years later, when he worked for the Foreign Office, the pair travelled the world, living in Canada, Trinidad and Denmark.
In 1975 they were asked to entertain the new leader of the opposition, Margaret Thatcher, and a year later they looked after Her Majesty The Queen during the US bicentennial celebrations.
Lady Jeanne said: "It is very sad, but thankfully he passed away peacefully in his sleep. He had a short illness for about five weeks — it was a chest infection but he couldn't shake it off.
"We had such a wonderful life together. We have been all over the world thanks to his jobs and met a number of amazing people.
"The service will be a celebration of his life.
"I would like to thank everyone who has sent their condolences."
Sir Gordon Booth's funeral will take place at All Saints' Church, Western Road, Poole, on Monday at 11am, followed by committal at Poole Crematorium.


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VIDEO: First Look - James Franco, Kate Hudson in Poster & Trailer for GOOD PEOPLE
James Franco and Kate Hudson star in the new thriller GOOD PEOPLE, opening in heaters, Premium On Demand, and digital download on Friday, September 26.
Check out an exclusive first look at poster art for the film, courtesy of ET, and watch the trailer below!
Discovering a cache of cash in their dead tenant's apt, a couple in debt take the money and find themselves the target of a deadly adversary-the thief who stole it.
Actor, director, screenwriter, producer and author Franco currently portray's 'George' in Broadway's 'Of Mice and Men.' He began his career on the cult television program "Freaks and Geeks" and received a Golden Globe Award for playing the title character in the TV biographical film "James Dean." Notable film credits include playing Oz the Great and Powerful, Spring Breakers, "Harry Osborn" in the Spider-Man trilogy, Milk and 127 Hours for which he received an Academy Award, SAG and Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor.


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Gears of War
Review by Prime8
"Gears of Mediocrity"
Before initiating this review, please let it be known that this is a review of only the Single Player. I do not have LIVE, so I can not correctly judge the entire game. If by some miracle the MP is awe-inspiring, then the grade I give this game shouldn't be too different.
Graphics: 8.5/10
After E3, you couldn't visit a single gaming website without hearing about the Gears of War's graphics. It developed a hype parallel to many failures before it. This game doesn't suffer as badly as earlier cases, but it sure doesn't put out what people hyped it up to be. The graphics are good, but they do not make a significant difference. People were expecting the Second Coming from this game, and I'm sure some of those are disappointed or disillusioned. Again, the graphics are very good, but not up to the par that most of us were expecting. On a side note, I thought the blood in this game was a joke. My first thought of this was the cel-shading in Wind Waker.
Sound: 7.5/10
The music in this game sounds like the works of Roger Williams, and in some instances, I felt like I was playing a rather gritty Star Wars game. The voice acting isn't bad, but it's rather hard to hear. Sure, you can turn the volume up on the TV, but do you really want a bunch of blaring noise coming from every other sound in the game? It's a good thing that they put in subtitles or it would seem impossible to know what the people are saying or even what you are supposed to do.
Controls: 7/10
My main gripe with this would have to be the universal use of the A button. Putting too many uses on a single button could spell the difference between life and death. You may be wanting to just switch cover, but if you aren't careful, you might end up climbing over the cover and jump right into the line of fire. My frustration with the many possible mistakes caused by this flaw primarily skews this score. If it weren't for this, this category would have gotten an easy 9-10.
Game play: 4.5/10
Ok guys. Here is this game's major downfall. This game is one of the very few games I've played where I just didn't feel like playing anymore. Despite how close I was to the next checkpoint or finishing an act, I just felt like quiting due to how tedious it is. The basic pattern you follow is as such: run, duck, wait, pop out, shoot, duck, wait, pop out, shoot, duck, reload, pop out shoot, pick up any ammo, run to next cover. I kid you not; there isn't too much variation to this throughout the game. Granted, you have your "mini games" here and there, such as pushing a car for cover or driving the Junker, but that's just filler in-between the unbearable pattern I've already stated. It's a chore to continue on through this game when you're bombarded with this repeated recipe of blandness. The game might have been more enjoyable if the weapons were strong and intuitive. Nope, none present here. You have your minimal cliche set up of weapons, and even those weapons aren't that great to use. I'm just glad that there is a healthy abundance of ammo boxes to fill up those weapons with a rather limited ammo capacity. Sure, you have a chainsaw attachment on ONE of your guns, but after the 100th locust, it drastically loses it's primordial effect. I sincerely congratulate those who have the tenacity and patience to trudge through this game, because it was a harsh struggle for me.
Replay Value: 6/10
The problem isn't with the opportunity for replaying but rather the want to replay this game. You can replay this game on Insane mode and go through the game to collect the COG tags that you might have missed. But 7-10 of yet more torture isn't worth the pity achievement points that you are rewarded for such. After one playthrough on Hardcore, there wasn't anything convincing me to go through that all over again. Again, for those who love the unfaltering sequence of events you're coerced into, you might actually feel the will or obligation to finish the game once again.
Overall: 7/10
Gears of War falls victim to the hype monster like most games tend to do. Nothing (not even the superficial visuals) sets this game on its own merit. It's basically another Killzone game, just grittier and $10 more. I am saddened that a game that could have lived up to the hype failed at an alarming rate. It's an un-fun, mediocre game. Simple as that. Unless the MP in this game is as orgasmic as people thought the graphics were, there really isn't any reason you should buy this shame of a game. I hope to soon get LIVE and give this game another try, because it hurts me to give this game a poor score when so many others praise it dearly.
Reviewer's Rating: 3.5 - Good
Originally Posted: 11/13/06
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London, Sept 8 (ANI): Editor of fashion magazine LOVE, Katie Grand has posted pictures of pal Abbey Clancy wearing just thongs and a pair of heels on Instagram.
The 27-year old wife of footballer Peter Crouch is seen gazing out the window with her back towards the camera, wearing thongs, as she flaunts her runway legs while balancing on black and gold skyscraper heels, the Daily Star reported.
Later, the British lingerie and catwalk model, who seemed unaware that her revealing picture was going to be shared online, retweeted it saying it was for her eyes only. (ANI)


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Baku, Azerbaijan, March 27
By Sabina Ahmadova - Trend:
The Swiss OSCE Chairmanship is ready to provide any support to the OSCE Minsk Group and to create relevant conditions, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for South Caucasus, Angelo Gnadinger told Trend.
During the meeting with Azerbaijani officials on peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Gnadinger had a constructive discussion with Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov.
"During this meeting I underlined the importance of the Minsk process from the perspective of the Swiss OSCE Chairmanship since we consider the conflict as a continuing cause of suffering for the all too many people affected and as a threat to the whole Caucasus region. When addressing the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna on 16 January, Mr Didier Burkhalter, the Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE and Foreign Minister of Switzerland, made clear that it is not an option for Switzerland to simply "wait and see"," Gnadinger said.
Switzerland fully supports the Minsk process and closely cooperateS with the co-chairs and Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk, the Personal Representative of the Chairperson-in-Office for the conflict dealt with by the Minsk Conference, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office said.
Gnadinger pointed out that Switzerland is committed to mobilize support for the process within the OSCE community, to contribute to a conducive environment for the process and to enable a dialogue between those involved in diplomatic efforts and those working with the civil society in both countries. Switzerland pays particular attention to projects which enable people-to-people contact and initiatives aimed at rebuilding confidence between the parties.
Gnadinger stressed that the Swiss OSCE Chairmanship is ready to provide any support to the Minsk Group Co-Chairs and encourage the parties to intensify their dialogue.
Talking about the priorities in the region, Gnadinger said that his country is trying to support and strengthen existing formats; to encourage intensified contacts between the societies of the countries in the South Caucasus and provide expertise.
"On behalf of the OSCE, I am co-chairing the Geneva International Discussions which we consider as indispensable for addressing the consequences of the August 2008 conflict in Georgia. I also take part in the meetings of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism in Ergneti which has proven to be instrumental in stabilizing the security situation on the ground and addressing the daily concerns of people and security questions," Gnadinger said.
A specific focus of the OSCE will be on joint projects between young people, certain professional groups - journalists, artists, disaster-relief workers and on regional cooperation, according to Gnadinger.
The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988 when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. Armenian armed forces have occupied 20 per cent of Azerbaijan since 1992, including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts.
Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a ceasefire agreement in 1994. The co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, Russia, France and the U.S. are currently holding peace negotiations.
Armenia has not yet implemented the U.N. Security Council's four resolutions on the liberation of the Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding regions.


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Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Aisha, the baby, and the toothbrush
15 comments:
- JOLT said...
In the interest of full disclosure, I don't have this problem with my guys, but does be get a chance to brush his own teeth? In our house, an adult brushes with toothpaste, then to rinse, the adult brushes with water, then each boy gets a turn. I'm sure you've tried it, but it does wonders in our house. They also each have a cup that they like to put under the faucet and I give them a little water and they either drink it, or pour it out. Good luck! What a frustrating way to start the day!
- 9:57 AM, April 03, 2012
- katery said...
i HATE brushing louise's teeth!
- 6:08 PM, April 03, 2012
- Banshee said...
I guess it has to be something? My guy seems to be the opposite. He's a twisting, squirming escape artist when it comes to diaper changes. He disappears when it's time to put on his shoes. But brushing his teeth? He ASKS to do it. Multiple times a day. And loves it. I've no idea why. He saw me doing it once upon a time when he was just new to walking and had 2 teeth, and he was mesmerized. So got out a new toothbrush and brushed his teeth! He's been a fan ever since.
But you've already done that!
So no. No advice. But if you find a good solution for the squirms I can apply to diaper changes...that'd be awesome!
- 7:16 PM, April 03, 2012
No advice, but feeling with you!!
- 9:20 PM, April 03, 2012
Thanks JOLT, I will try some of these ideas-- handing him the toothbrush for independence led to it being tossed in the toilet on a few occassions but a cup holder, etc sound like a great idea. Thanks!
Kate, you too?? :-/
Banshee well that is of some comfort! If it wasn't this it would likely be another thing later on. . . lol. As for diaper changes, handing him my phone, or a toy usually does the trick!
Natalie, well misery loves company ;) Thanks for sharing!
- 10:15 PM, April 03, 2012
- Kamille Elahi said...
I'm sorry. I don't have any advice. My cousin's kid loves brushing his teeth. He thinks it's "awesome". No jokes. This kid will try and brush his teeth every time he goes to the toilet!
Have you tried making a dance out of this with him brushing his own teeth?
- 10:26 AM, April 04, 2012
I never worried about my kids tooth brush till they turn 5/6. Just rinse was good....Afyrt 5 they were mature to understand and listen...Both turned out fine with teeth.....Not a popular advise (but trust me I get away with it)
- 6:14 PM, April 04, 2012
- Aisha said...
kamille, dance! Love the idea! will try it, thanks :)
Mystic- so if they simply didn't you didn't push it? Hm. You're a doctor so perhaps you know a thing or two :)
- 8:08 PM, April 04, 2012
- Mina said...
George has days and days. Sometimes all goes perfect, sometimes he does not want to do anything.
I gave him the brush a couple of months ago, since I hated the fight. He chews is enough to count as brushing. Haven't had a problem since then. Good luck.
- 8:10 AM, April 06, 2012
- JOLT said...
I had another thought, could his teeth be hurting him from teething? If it hurts I could totally understand the fight...if he hasn't just figured out that he can get a reaction. We are dealing with that with putting feet on the table at meals...apparently I reacted with too much emotion the first time and now it's funny. Gah!
- 2:42 PM, April 06, 2012
Brushing your teeth is over-rated.
- 11:25 AM, April 07, 2012
- Aisha said...
Mina, it always helps to know that I'm not alone, thank you! There are days I also just let it go--- I wish he'd chew it- he ends up tossing it in the loo! :(
JOLT, I wonder if this is what prompted the aversion to tooth brushing, and since then he associates the pain with teeting and brushing-- because he's not teething at the moment but I DID once brush him right before a tooth emerged and he cried his eyes out. . . hmm, thanks for the food for thought!
Alien-- agreed. ;)
- 7:46 PM, April 07, 2012
- awomanmyage said...
Sometimes kids will do copy what other kids do. Get him with other kids and have an impromptu tooth brushing!
- 10:57 PM, April 08, 2012
- Leigh Ann Ahmad said...
I don't worry about it too much. Wait until he is three and has his first dentist visit. He'll understand a lot more as he ages and as he frequents the dentist. I mostly focused on water rinsing at that age and progressed with my expectations as he aged.
- 5:48 PM, April 09, 2012
- fleur531 said...
electric toothbrushes for kids seem to work pretty good at motivating lil munchkins to clean their dirty teeth :-) i gave one to my little nephew... he brushed his teeth and then went to sleep holding it :-P
- 10:45 PM, April 22, 2012


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Beyonce Creates Own Genre of Music — Say What!
Good news, kids. Beyonce's working on making a new music genre. "I'm actually in the studio now writing songs and producing," the singer revealed recently. "I have a lot of live instruments that I'm putting into the tracks to try to change the sound and make my own genre of music." Yeah, it sounds just like R&B/pop, except it's got Beyonce doing vocals. It's crazy. [ET]
Ke$ha's back with a new quote for the weekend. In response to being called a "skanky drunk with dirty hair," she said "well, I don't wash my hair every day! My record is honest. I'm a 23-year-old who's had a drink, I don't necessarily think that's a bad thing. Maybe I tell people details others choose not to share with the world, but I'm not a drunk, I'm not a whore, but I'll have a drink. You can be intelligent and be fun." 23? Doubt that. [Perez]


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Film industry is united on its demand for ban on dubbing films and even levying of more taxes on them. The main reason for that is more than 90% of the films bombed at the box office. 10% success rate is a worrying sign for any industry and the most surprising part is the mega flops include top directors, actors and banners films. One look at the top directors will show defeats black marks on them.
Puri Jagannath prior to pokiri tasted super flops Andhrawala, 143 and Super. With Pokiri he showed the stamina of Tollywood and placed on par with bollywood. Later his 'Desamuduru' became a hit while 'Chiruta' can only be talked about as Ram Charan's debut film. From then on he tasted string of five flops like Bujjigadu, Neninte, Ek Niranjan, Golimar, Nenu Na Rakshasi. However he came back in style with Mahesh's 'Business Man' but came down with a thud with Powerstar pawan Kalyan's 'Cameraman Gangato Rambabu'.
Creative director Krishna Vamsi before 'Chandamama' scored a hat trick of flops with Sri Anjaneyam, Danger, Chakram. After Chandamama 'Sasirekha Parinayam','Mahatma', 'Mogudu' completed another flop hat trick. One wonder why he is tasting flops with his creativity.
Gunasekhar before 'Okkadu' tasted defeates with Mrugaraju, 'Manoharam'. However his Arjun, Sainikudu, Varudu and Nippu turned out to be utter flops. Out of his 11 projects only 3 were hits. Now he is out with his 'Rudramadevi'.
VV.Vinayak after superhit 'Aadi', tasted defeat with 'Chennakesava Reddy'. Later Dil' and Tagore were hits while Samba is a flop. Bunny , Lakshmi turned out to be hits while Yogi tasted defeat. Krishna is a hit while Adurs average. Badrinath bombed at boc office.
Srinu Vytla after 'Anandam' tasted defeats in Kalavaramaye Madilo, Sontam. Venky is a hit while Andarivadu flop. Later he scored hatrick of hits with Dhee, Dubai Seenu, Ready. However his films King, Namo Venkatesha flopped but scored a sensation with Dookudu.
Of all these directors only Rajamouli has 100% track record except for Sye which got average talk.


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The Tiger Woods Condom: You Knew This Was, uh, Coming
Golf legend Tiger Woods' sponsors might be dropping him at an alarming rate, but there's at least one product that proudly bears his likeness.
The Vertú Group has introduced the Tiger Woods Condom—sorry, the "Tiger Condom" to "Protect Your Wood," which just happens to feature a man who bears a striking resemblance to Woods on the packaging—for those who might wish to enhance their sexual encounters by bringing the PGA champ into the mix.
The irony being, of course, that at least one of Woods' alleged mistresses claims that he's not big on the whole safe-sex thing.
They're amusing, they're tacky, and they're "approved for swingers"!
We just hope that, at $3.95 a, um, pop, they're sturdier than Woods' marriage currently is.
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Australian icon: Why I'm still loyal to Qantas
Recent headlines about Qantas' financial problems bring home what strong opinions people have about Australia's national carrier and what deep collective anxiety the prospect of Qantas failing, like Ansett before it, causes for we island people, whose escape routes depend on a viable aviation industry.
It is probably not so unexpected that Qantas' woes have dominated the headlines given the high-stakes melodrama the story has become, and the fact millions of Australians have their frequent flyer points lodged with this airline. Those who lost points when Ansett failed to get a government bailout in 2001 are particularly nervous.
I'm not going to poke a stick into this hornet's nest of conflicting passions but I do want to consider the concept of loyalty to airlines. What qualities make people stick with an airline and how much does pride in a national carrier take a place in this?
Qantas has cleverly made itself the international face of Australia, not only as the Flying Kangaroo, but in the US as the flying koala in television ads, and the airline whose children's choir brings tears to the eyes. Its safety record has been a source of national pride, especially when Oscar-winning actor Dustin Hoffman lauded it in the 1988 movie Rain Man. For a country that was a bit unsure of itself back in the '80s, Hollywood's endorsement made us feel good.
I declare a strong sentimental attachment to Qantas because, for me, the airlines' flight attendants were the face of Australia whenever I'd fly home from overseas. Wherever on the plane you were seated, they were good-humoured, natural, witty. It was a relief to share a joke with someone who got it. I want to keep flying with them.
Judging by the reaction to the possibility Qantas might fail, however remote this is, I am not alone in this sentiment.
Qantas has its share of critics and many of them are formerly loyal customers. Some passionate critics argue the competing airlines have more up-to-date planes, better in-flight service, lower fares - whatever is the individual's benchmark for choosing an airline. I think it is exactly because Qantas passengers have been so proud of the airline's iconic status that passions are inflamed. For some people, it is like a break-up with a lover who has disappointed you.
Like almost everyone, the vast majority of my flights on Qantas have been as an anonymous paying customer. I do not fly with them as frequently as others do, because it is my job to experience a variety of airlines. But I do not feel like a jilted lover. I have rarely had any issue with the airline. I think it's a fine carrier. I'm still married to it, even if my wedding ring is not platinum but bronze.
For me, a crucial test of an airline is not only the pitch of its seats or how friendly the flight attendants are, but how it manages crises. Airlines can gain or lose loyalty very quickly when things go wrong. There is one airline I have avoided lately because a few years ago when one of its planes broke down and I missed my connection to Sydney, the airline handled the situation in an appallingly bureaucratic and high-handed way. This is an airline that has many loyal customers, but I have not yet forgiven them for making me feel like a third-class citizen when I was tired and vulnerable.
I can hear the sound of a hundred keyboards frantically typing me letters about how Qantas or Etihad etc similarly let them down. Even the best airlines have an occasional failure of customer service. And they all have moments when their customer service has been brilliant. That is why I think trust - getting you there safely, courteously, managing unexpected crises well - is the most important issue with airline loyalty.
Australians spend so much time hurtling about in planes, which airline to fly with is an especially important choice. We have to trust the airline to get us there alive and untraumatised.
Qantas is a bit like that other Aussie icon, Tim Tam biscuits. The brand is so strong, you don't mess with the recipe. However, it doesn't matter at 30,000 feet if the flavour of a biscuit is suddenly different. Everything matters with an airline.
Do you still feel loyalty to the Flying Kangaroo? Post your comments below.
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Tickets to Atlanta Braves playoff games will go on sale Friday, August 30 at 10:00 AM at the Turner Field box office and through Ticketmaster online. Prices for National League Division Series tickets range from $18 to $97 while National League Championship Series tickets range from $60 to $135. World Series...


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From GM: SUV RecallFOR RELEASE: January 25, 2002
General Motors Recalling 2000-01 Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy, and Oldsmobile Bravada SUVs
DETROIT, Mich.- General Motors announced a recall of 2000-01 Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy, and Oldsmobile Bravada sport utility vehicles.
This recall does not include the all new 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, and Oldsmobile Bravada sport utility vehicles.
This campaign involves approximately 546,000 SUVs built between September 1999 and August 2001. There have been two reported accidents that may have been related to this condition. No injuries were reported.
"The stop lamps in these vehicles may not illuminate when the brakes are engaged and the hazard lamps may not flash when the flasher button is pressed," said Michael Ableson, chief engineer of the S/T Blazer, Jimmy, and Bravada. "An open circuit in a switch located in the steering column renders stop lamps and hazard lamps inoperative."
Ableson added that the rear lights, the center high-mounted stop lamps (CHMSL), and the turn signals operate properly.
Currently, GM is testing the replacement parts. When this is concluded, these parts will be produced and shipped to the dealers. Concurrently, GM will mail notification letters to owners indicating that Chevrolet, GMC, and Oldsmobile dealers will inspect the vehicles that are part of this recall and, if necessary, repair them at no cost to the customers.


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Grant County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,445. The county seat is Canyon City. It is named for President Ulysses S. Grant, who served as an army officer in the Oregon Territory, and at the time of the county's creation was a Union general in the American Civil War.
Grand County is included in the 8 county definition of Eastern Oregon.
Grant County was established on October 14, 1864, from parts of old Wasco and old Umatilla counties. Prior to its creation, cases brought to court were tried in The Dalles, county seat of the vast Wasco County. The great distance to The Dalles made law enforcement a difficult problem, and imposed a heavy burden on citizens who had a need to transact business at the courthouse. In 1889, more than half of the southern part of the original Grant County was taken to form Harney County. Also in 1899, a small part of northwestern Grant County was taken (along with parts of Crook and Gilliam counties) to form Wheeler County.
After gold was discovered in 1862 on Whiskey Flat, it has been estimated that within ten days 1,000 miners were camped along Canyon Creek. This increased population created a need for county government. Grant County's government operates in accordance with the Oregon Constitution which was ratified by the People of Oregon in November 1857, and the revised Statutes of Oregon. It employs the old-western county government system: the County Court, with a County Judge and two Commissioners. While the County Court no longer exercises much judicial authority, it serves as the executive branch of county government. There are no parishes or villages in Grant County, and while the term "town" is often used locally to describe one of the incorporated cities, surveyed townships have nothing to do with political divisions or organization in Oregon.
The third man to serve as County Judge of Grant County was Cincinnatus Hiner "Joaquin" Miller (1837–1913), the noted poet, playwright, and western naturalist, called the "Poet of the Sierras" and the "Byron of the Rockies."
The county seat is Canyon City, which served as the chief community of the county for many years. In 1864, when the county was organized, Canyon City is said to have boasted the largest population of any community in Oregon. Mining and ranching, along with timber and then the service and public works that followed, brought people into the area and communities grew around the natural centers of industry and agriculture. Canyon City hosts an annual summer festival called "'62 Days" (referencing the local gold discovery in 1862) to celebrate its history and residents.
Since the 1930s, the city of John Day has served as the main economic center of the county, and boasts the largest population.
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"They thought we were going to leave that day," Bullock said. "They came up from Nashville in carloads. We were customer service — we held the company together. They wanted us to train them in a couple of days. They were shocked we weren't going to leave. I can imagine it was mind-boggling."
The company has since closed the Bardstown office, but the Nukote 22 still play the Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries every week, Bullock said. They even gather for monthly dinners.
Ouch. That's loyalty for you. "What's that, you're not going to quit? Too bad, you're all out of a job anyway!"
And obviously they found other people to "hold the company together".
There you go. Another downside to winning the lottery that most people probably never thought about. You don't win enough to retire, so you keep your job. Your employer is afraid you'll quit in a few months or a year, so they take the first chance they get to give your job to somebody else.
Of course it's possible that the company really downsized and had other good reasons to eliminate that office, but I'd guess that worries that they could lose a substantial portion of the staff was a big factor in whatever reorganization they did.
Hey, where is Ridge? Anybody heard from Ridge? Are you out there Ridge? I miss hearing from you brother!
He probably got a bottle of corn and got hisself pickled!
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I was in a pool with 9 others at a local pub. We never had a problem, of any kind. We played $50 a draw, mostly lotto, sometimes Mega Money when it was high. We had one 5/6, paid $6000 +. We had one person with everyone's info go to local lottery office. The pool disbanded when Hurricane Charlie blew the bar away.
Me and 2 coworkers each put $2 towards a $6 Powerball ticket. I bought the ticket yesterday, went home, made 2 copies for my coworkers, and then this morning, gave them their copy of the ticket. On my way home today, I stopped and bought my own $10 ticket. Now lets say that the $10 ticket wins the jackpot, does anyone think they have any reason to suspect foul play on my part after they found out I won? Does anyone think they could concoct some sort of story and form a lawsuit? We have never had a lottery pool at work before.
Gonna win.
I'm not an attorney, but I think you are covered, because of the time stamp on the tickets. Don't show them your ticket or a copy of your ticket. They don't know what numbers you played.
It doesn't matter what anyone here thinks.You are just setting yourself up for a lawsuit.It happens almost everytime that someone joins a pool that doesn't have a contrct spelling out the rules of the pool.H3ll,it happens even if you DO have a contract.Pools are no good,period!This just my opinion,others will tell you otherwise.I suspect they just like to read about the lawsuit,though.
yea, where is the ole coot at! where you at ridge runner?
I don't think they would really have a case because the tickets were purchased on separate days, they were given copies of the pool ticket, and a $10 ticket would bring up the topic of contribution given the fact that there was 3 people.
Ever hear the name Merlande Wilson? She's the McDonald's worker who didn't even win and is being sued by her coworkers. You've just done almost exactly what she said did, IIRC. She admitted to being part of the pool, but said the winning ticket was one she bought on her own. At the time her coworkers claimed that when the jackpot was increased they decided to buy more tickets and gave her the money to do it, so they believed the winning ticket she claimed to have belonged to the pool.
Giving somebody copies of tickets that were bought for the pool provides some evidence that those tickets belong to the pool. Not giving somebody copies of tickets doesn't prove anything. A good contract will specify what tickets belong to the pool and what tickets don't, unless the person who buys the tickets wants to risk sharing a personal prize with the group.
I run a pool at my office. There are 13 of us in it total and we each put $4 on payday(every other Friday) in. We buy a mix of Powerball, Lotto, and MegaMillions tickets. My members all pay timely except for one because she got promoted to a job where she travels a lot, so I cover her and she pays me back when she returns to the office. She and I started the pool when we were office mates, then others asked to join and it's up to 13. A few of the members have since retired, but they pay me for several weeks up front and I email them when they owe, and they are good about getting the money to me. One thing I've always done is copy the tickets and give a copy to each member. I know at least one member was turning around and throwing hers in the trash after I gave it to her. We've since been told to cut down on our paper and copier use, since we now get charged per copy, so I now scan the tickets as a PDF and email them to everyone. One member did once say I could have won the money and not told them and kept it for myself, which kind of bothered me so I pointed out that since I give them copies of the tickets, I'd a be a fool to try that but she said "nobody looks at them." That member left the pool upon retirement and has since passed on, so I don't have to worry about her anymore. Our group has never won a big jackpot, the most we've won is around $100 in one set of tickets. When we win smaller amounts, like $1, $2, etc., I roll it back in and buy more tickets but if we win a larger amount like $100, I put it to a vote of the membership what to do with it. Many don't vote and just say they'll go along with everyone else. When Louisiana was conducting its $10/ticket Millionaire Raffle game, our pool won around $10 and I put it to a vote of the members if they wanted to take a shot at a Millionaire Raffle ticket and the majority did. This article had some good advice for those who want to operate or join a pool, good work Todd.
Prisoner Six "I am not a number, I am a free man!"
I'm in a pool with my father. He laughed at me when I made him sign a contract, and he never reads the emails I send him with the numbers played, date/time/place the tickets were purchased, and copies of the tickets. He will be thanking me when we win!!!
Smart woman you are.
These people are really funny...but they are just telling the truth with "What if"...
Lottery lawyers will surely come and knock on your door to offer their services... Haha...beware of this.
I buy the tix for my office pool. Same 4 of us have contributed $6 each for powerball since 2009. After buying them I take a pic of the tix with my iphone and mail it to them, Bcc'ing my personal email. I also sign the back and put their initials for them to sign if and when we win. That way I have current and historical records of what was purchased for the group. I also by some of my own that I DO NOT take pics of or send to them ---those are mine. I've thought Of what could happen if mine win and theirs don't but too bad. They buy some of their own too. I think the line is clearly drawn and they wouldn't have a case if they tried, not that I expect that to happen.
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