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I stood up and walked back into the bedroom Liz was laying there asleep so I got back into back in to bed my cock was hard again fresh from begin sucked, I lay there for a moment, then got up and sat on the end of the bed I turned round and I moved my hand up Liz leg to her pussy she moaned a bit when I touched her and opened her legs wider I moved my head between her legs and kiss her thigh then moved to her pussy she moaned a bit more then I began to lick and suck on her pussy.
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By the time I left the club it was about 4 am on the way home I was wondering weather or not to go round to Liz's house as she told me earlier that she wanted me to fuck her. I walked to the end of my road I started to feel a little horny, I though sod it I want to have a fuck, so I went round there; she didn't live far from my place but she didn't know that.
It took me some time to find her house cause the street light wasn't working so I had to guess which one it was, I walked up to one house trying to see the number but couldn't so I knocked on the door and waited for a couple of minutes I wonder weather I had the right address and not waking someone else up at that time in the morning.
Then a light went on and the door opened, there stood Liz behind the door peering round.
" What took you so long, it's about time you showed up, I though you weren't going to come round", she said.
"Am sorry but I didn't get out of the club till late", I replied and walked in the house.
She walked in to the living room and sat down on the sofa, she was wearing knickers and a T-shirt her nipples where hard because it was a cold night.
I felt a tinge in my jeans as my cock started to wake up; I sat down in a chair in front of Liz
"So I didn't wake you did I" I asked.
Then Rich a gay friend we both know walked out of her bedroom in a T-shirt and boxers shorts
" Alright Rich how are you", I asked not knowing he was their.
"Fine a little bit pissed thou" he said.
We talked for a while had a spiff or two and a sniff of some poppers we got talking about sex, so I asked Liz what would she do if she got the chance to have a 3some just her and two hard cocks at her disposal
"Well I don't know, just too get hold of one will do me" she replied.
All this talk about sex got us a little bit horny I could see Liz was getting impatience and wanted to take me to bed and fuck me, she got up and walked into the bedroom and brought of some bedding for Rich to sleep on the sofa.
"Good night Rich", Liz said as she turned to me and gave me a look as if to say get in here and fuck me and walked back in to the bedroom. By that time I was a little bit wasted.
"So I said I'd better go in there and do it then" , I pulled myself up out of the chair and said night to Rich who was getting ready himself to go to sleep.
I walked in the bedroom and Liz was already in bed as I started to take off my jeans my cock began to get hard through the out line of my boxers, I looked over at Liz she saw this and smiled she reached under the bed sheet's and removed her knickers and threw them on the floor.
"Looks like someone's happy to see me,
"Why don't you take them off" so I did then not second later she grabbed hold of my cock and began to wank me.
I reached over and kissed her and with my right hand move it over her body and felt her tits she had a big pair of tits.
I told her to take off the T-shirt and she did I moved my head down and my mouth found her erect nipple I licked it and suck it, I moved my hand down between her legs softly touched her pussy it was warm down there so I warmed it up a little bit more I parted her lips with my fingers then rubbed her clit I let my fingers slide down to her pussy hole she was getting wetter.
I lay down as she kissed me and moved down and took my cock in her mouth she sucked like a lollipop licking my balls, she moved her leg over my head and sat on my face my tongue played with her clit, she was dripping with lust as she grad her pussy into my face.
"I want your cock inside me," she moaned.
With that she moved herself in to position I took hold of my hard cock slowly moved it closer to her hungry pussy she was breathing heavily, I moved the swollen head of my cock in teased her pussy by sliding up and down the lips of her pussy to get some of her juices on my cock.
Just before she could complain about me teasing her I slid in my cock further in with a slow stroke in and out to gather more of her juices, then with one push I plunge my cock deep in to her pussy making her take a deep breath and began to pump my cock in and out of her as my balls slapped her arse she started to moan and breathing quicker.
"Fuck me, fuck me" she said then she let out a scream that she was cummin.
I continued to pump my cock in and out of her harder and faster and she came again that's when she told me she couldn't take any more "but I hadn't cum yet" I told her and carried on fucking her.
As she was trying to tell me to stop she let out a louder scream and came again " that's it, I can't take anymore" she said so I stopped and took out my cock which had her juices all over it.
I lay at the side of her she was catching her breath back then we talked for a bit and I turned to her and said "bloody hell what if you had two cock's at your disposal you wouldn't last very long".
"I would," she said, " yeah right" I replied and left it like that.
I lay there for a while, still semi hard because I hadn't cum yet so I got up and walked into the living room I'd forgot that Rich was asleep on the sofa. Still feeling a little horny I walked over to the sofa lowered myself then tapped on Richs arm, he turned over and asked what's the matter, I knew that he wanted to suck on my cock, nothing I said I took his hand and placed it round my semi hard cock I think he was surprised by this and took a moment to think then began to wank me. I moved closer to his face, he didn't say a word he just opened his month and took my cock in his mouth and began to suck it still with Liz's juices on it. I started to fuck his mouth he slid his tongue up and down my shaft while with his hand fondled my balls. I moved my hand under the sheet and felt his hard cock getting harder and started to wank him he moaned and suck on me harder. I pulled my cock out of his month and whisper to him to come in the bedroom in 3 minutes if you want more then slid it back in his mouth then pulled it out and he agreed.
I stood up and walked back into the bedroom Liz was laying there asleep so I got back into back in to bed my cock was hard again fresh from begin sucked, I lay there for a moment, then got up and sat on the end of the bed I turned round and I moved my hand up Liz leg to her pussy she moaned a bit when I touched her and opened her legs wider I moved my head between her legs and kiss her thigh then moved to her pussy she moaned a bit more then I began to lick and suck on her pussy. I fingered her and slip my tongue between her hot wet pussy lips, parting them with my tongue all the way to her clit. She liked it as she began to run her hands over her tits and down her body, I was kneeling on the bed with my legs apart with my hand playing with my hanging cock and balls. I was deep in to licking and sucking Liz's pussy when I felt some one touch my arse and then stroke my balls and took hold of my cock.
He wrapped his hand round my cock and started to wank me, He'd lay on the bed and began to lick and suck my cock again. He lay on his back a pulled himself under my legs then he took hold of my cock with his mouth and began to suck it while played with my balls with one hand and with the other wanking himself. He moved his head up and down sliding my cock in and out of his mouth, Liz was awake and liked me fingering her as I licked and sucked on her clit her juices covered my mouth then she came again, she didn't know I was having my cock sucked at the same time. I lifted my head up and told her to keep her eyes closed. As I pushed my arse downwards so rich could deep throat me then pulled my cock out of his mouth. I got up and moved up the bed to Liz and signaled Rich to come up to top of the bed, with me on one side and Rich on the other. I said to Liz "well here's your chance", with that she opened her eyes to see two hard cock on each side of her face she was shocked and excited at the same time, she knew Rich was gay but it was a surprise to have his cock in front of her. She had a big smile on her face, she turned and took hold of my cock and put in her month and sucked on it like it was a lollipop and with her other hand took Richs cock and wanked him then she turned and suck on his cock.
I played with her tits while she was taking turns on swapping on sucking cocks. She then pulled us closer so our cocks touched together and laughed "now this is cock fighting" then licked both the heads of our cocks at the same time. Rich lent over and kissed me, Liz looked up and saw us and that turned her on more and put both cocks in her mouth and sucked on them. Rich moved back as Liz sucked on my cock, he lent down and he and Liz kissed there tongues played with each other, so I put my cock between there mouths and as they kiss they licked and sucked on it. Then Rich suck my cock while Liz licked my balls she reached down and wanked Richs cock, I fingering her pussy, he slipped his finger between my cheeks and played with my arse. We all lay down on the bed and I was licking Liz's pussy as Liz sucks Richs cock and Rich is sucking mine said "I want to see your cock in her pussy, Liz agreed so Rich lay down on his back then Liz got on top with her pussy above Richs face, she then started to suck his cock again. I went behind Liz and lowered myself down to insert my cock in to steaming wet pussy with Rich watching the whole thing. I pushed my cock into her and started sliding it in and out of her she lowered herself so Rich stuck out his tongue out and licked her clit then my balls.
As I fucked Liz I pulled my cock out and rubbed it over Liz's swollen clit as Richs took it in his mouth. He put his hand on her pussy to get her juice on his fingers then ran his finger over my balls and between my arse cheeks and stuck his finger up my arsehole Liz was loving sucking cock and being fucked at the same time as she moan with pleasure. I licked my finger and stuck it in her arse hole her body started to jerk as got more excited she scream she was cumming and with Richs finger in my arse I came aswell I pumped my cum deep into her pussy. After I'd cum Rich took my cock out of her dripping pussy then sucked the last drops of my cum from my cock. Liz then got up and looked at rich sucking my cock "how does he taste" with a smile on her face rich couldn't speak with his month full, I kissed Liz and played with her tits and moved my hand down to her pussy and inserted one finger, then two, then three.
Richs cock was still hard so Liz told him to kneel on the bed he did she bend down and started to suck his cock, she pulled me down and took his cock out of her mouth and pointed it to me. I Knelt down on the bed and I opened my mouth then Liz pulled Richs cock and I took it in my mouth and began to suck it Liz kissed Rich then helped me suck on his cock Rich began to moan with pleasure "am going to cum" he said I pulled away and Liz continued to suck him "don't my him cum yet" I said and got off the bed and walked round to the other side I got back on the bed behind Rich while Liz sucked away "widen your legs Rich" I told him so he did I knelt behind him and took hold of my hard cock pulled it downwards and held it I moved closer to Rich I told Liz to suck him harder when he started to moan more, I let go of my cock and it sprang up between his legs hitting arse which had him more excited. I put my hands on his arse cheeks and opened them wider and slide my cock passed his arsehole and hitting his balls with my cock, then reached round and took hold of his balls. Liz felt my cock between Rich's legs then Rich shouted, "am cumming" and shot his load all over Liz's face.
Liz sucked all the cum then licked her fingers "humm" she moaned "I want too have you both in me" she then said, with that Rich lay on his back then Liz got on top of him Rich had to get a hard on again so I helped him by sucking and licking and wanking him and his cock, he was soon hard again then I grabbed Liz's arse and lowered her pussy on to his cock, this was rich was not accustom to but he didn't mind so as Liz got her pussy filled by rich I stood above her with my hard cock in hand I lowered myself down and put my cock on her arse hole then slowly pushed it in she let out a scream as my cock filled her arse hole. We slowly start to fuck her each cock slid in and out of her pussy and arse. She screamed "Fuck me harder" I began to slap my thighs against your arse my cock fucking her arse I pushed down on her arse to take Richs cock deeper inside her. She screamed with pleasure "I'm cummmin" then she black out which is did when she came to much, Rich was cumming at the same time flopped his cock out and shoot his load all over my balls. She came round as I took my cocks out of her and shoot my load allover her arse, we collapsed on the bed as we where all fucked, We never got a second chance to carry it on again
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Lions WR Calvin Johnson will play against the Giants on Sunday despite being limited in three consecutive practices with shoulder and knee injuries.
Throwing to Johnson will be Shaun Hill, making his fifth consecutive start in place of injured Matthew Stafford.
The Giants will have two lineup changes.
First, Shayne Graham will be New York's kicker, only one day after signing with the team. Lawrence Tynes, the regular kicker, can't play because of a sprained ankle sustained in practice Friday.
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Hi ALL,
I will get to those direct blow "you" away audios and really looking for a bunch of video sharings to arise as well. However for now, I think this new audio sharing has it's place to alleviate the mind a little when it finds contradictory nondual sharings that all make sense somehow! lol
This audio just skirts that a little, (not heavily specifically targeted) but I think can be of enormous clarity if your mind gets to wrapped up in the subtle or outright differences that arise as different nondual like sharings.... enjoy this explanative (also potentially mind blowing) perspective!
In order to listen.... please do go to my homepage at
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RUTLAND – Jeffery Cassarino, who has coached football in Vermont for the better part of twenty years, has been named the head coach of the Mount Saint Joseph Academy football program. Coach Cassarino brings a wealth of experience, energy, and enthusiasm to MSJ.
Most recently, Cassarino was an assistant coach at Castleton State College. During his career, he has served in various positions at the high school level, ranging from volunteer assistant junior varsity coach to head varsity football coach.
Coach Cassarino explained that, "I am a very family-oriented person and my coaching reflects that fact. I stress the importance of playing together, working together and communicating." He said that he will emphasize football fundamentals, attitude, and team spirit. He added that, "through sports, I firmly believe student-athletes can, and do, learn valuable life lessons." He wants his students to "work to excel in the classroom and be leaders in the school."
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Was it a mistake from Ralph to allow Jack to be the leader of the hunter group?Was it a mistake from Ralph to allow Jack to be the leader of the hunter group?
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That's a tough question. We know that by choosing Jack, Ralph gives Jack a power base that Jack later uses to split and then take over the tribe. But you have to ask yourself what would have happened if Ralph had denied him that official authority.
We know that Jack is concerned about power from the beginning. As the first of my linked pages points out, his preference for being called Merridew instead of a "kid name" shows his arrogance. He believes he should be leader. If Ralph had denied him any official title, he might have made a play for power even earlier. The question is whether this play for power would have worked.
Much of Jack's power came from fear, and the fear was generated by the "monster" on the mountain. So, one argument might be that Ralph did make a mistake. If he had forced Jack to "fight" for power, the boys might have had a chance to see what an arrogant and selfish child Jack truly was. Without fear of the "monster," their judgment might have been better.
However, another argument says that Jack might have been successful in taking power if Ralph hadn't shared his authority. He was taller, was the "chapter chorister and head boy", and clearly had a stronger desire to be leader. If he had usurped Ralph earlier, Ralph might not have grown into the good leader we see at the end. By having boys look up to him, Ralph developed into a good person, and if Jack had ripped power from him, that might not have happened.


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It's hot and it's hard to get motivated to exercise..... but it's worth it.
Maybe you need a four legged friend to help encourage you to take a daily walk?
Most health experts agree some form of exercise helps people dealing with cancer and cancer treatments.
The main thing for me was it actually helped relieve some of the stress related to cancer.
Running or walking would clear my head and seemed to help some of the strong medicine get through my body faster.
While it's tempting to take it easy... experts agree some form of exercise can be helpful. Studies revealed people with advanced stage cancer who exercised seemed to live longer compared to their counterparts.
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Why autism is more common in males
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The researchers analyzed both copy-number variants (CNVs)-individual variations in the number of copies of a particular gene-and single-nucleotide variants (SNVs)-DNA sequence variations affecting a single nucleotide.
They found that females diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder or ASD had a greater number of harmful CNVs than did males diagnosed with the same disorder.
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ST. PETERSBURG — Police have identified the man they say was shot with his own gun while trying to rob a woman at an automated teller machine Friday night.
Almedin Muratovic, 25, of 970 85th Ave. N, Apt. 109, St. Petersburg, has been charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery in connection with the incident at the Regions Bank ATM at 8250 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N.
Police were alerted about 9:10 p.m. that two men were struggling over a gun near the ATM. When officers arrived, they found Muratovic on the ground with a bullet wound. They also found a handgun.
Police said Anthony Hall, 29, of St. Petersburg, saw his girlfriend, Cristina Hopkins, 25, of Thonotosassa, being robbed by Muratovic and intervened.
"The boyfriend struggled with the suspect over the gun, which eventually discharged, wounding the suspect in the upper body," said police spokesman Mike Puetz. Hall took the gun, threw it on the ground and waited for police to arrive.
Muratovic was taken to Bayfront Medical Center, police said. He was listed in serious condition, but is expected to survive. Muratovic also has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. The gun was a .22 caliber, police said. They also said Muratovic has prior arrests on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm, fleeing and eluding, felon in possession of a firearm, resisting arrest without violence and possession of a controlled substance.


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This article from R&D magazine raises that possibility for one of the current green stalwarts -- hybrid cars.
The article confirms what Rosemont Copper and others in the copper industry have said: that today, copper is "the conductive material of choice" in gas-electric hybrids. But since aluminum is cheaper and lighter than copper, the article says that scientists from a German university have already found what "tricks" would make it possible to replace copper with aluminum. Before that can happen, a number of technological challenges remain, the article goes on to say, not the least of which is corrosion of aluminum wiring. Another problem is aluminum's lower electrical conductivity compared to copper, the article said.
Still, researchers at the Institute of Product Development at the Technische Universitaet Muenchen sounded optimistic the challenges can be met, with one quoted as saying, "We expect the high-voltage, on-board systems of most electric vehicles to be be based on aluminum by 2020. Aluminum will find its way into low-voltage, on-board systems as well, because the price of copper will rise significantly with increasing demand."
An official with Augusta Resource Corp., Rosemont Copper's parent, Vancouver, B.C.-based company, was more than a little skeptical of that prediction.
"I recall in the late 70's or mid-80's when aluminum wiring was used to replace copper in residential construction. A few years later there were regrets aplenty as mobile and stick built homes went up in flames due to overheating aluminum wiring, " said Jamie Sturgess, Augusta's vice president for sustainability.
"There are good applications for both copper and aluminum. There will be
price-replacement as in other industries, but the fundamental properties
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Panini America Premieres a New-Look HRX in 2013 Prizm Football (Watch It Now)
Panini America's pioneering HRX Video Trading Cards generated international headlines when they debuted in 2010-11 Totally Certified Basketball more than two years ago. The mere concept of a trading card embedded with an HD-quality screen and up to 20 minutes of video footage was mind-blowing. Panini America's execution of that concept, well, that was earth-shaking stuff, too.
But when collectors begin busting 2013 Prizm Football tomorrow, they'll notice a new-look HRX card in every pack. That's right, we're bringing a rare experience that once was limited to those lucky enough to pull one of the scarce redemption cards from a pack to the masses.
The first installment of the new-generation HRX concept combines 24 top NFL rookies — including Geno Smith, EJ Manuel, Eddie Lacy and more — with exclusive video footage of each player captured at the 2013 NFLPA Rookie Premiere. The video content is activated when collectors scan the QRL code on the back of each HRX card. But that's no ordinary QRL code. It requires a special app that is absolutely free and takes less than a minute to download.
- iPhone users can download the free Platinum League Media Player at the iTunes store
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This new HRX technology will allow players to update their video footage in real time. We'll also use The Knight's Lance HRX channel for exclusive episodes of Panini Unwrapped, player interviews and much more. So stay tuned for additional coverage of the next-generation of HRX.
But for now, enjoy your early screening . . .
theburnsman permalinkOctober 22, 2013 3:57 pm
Sweet….I want some
Carlo D. permalinkOctober 23, 2013 4:50 pm
are we still getting the actual card like in the past with those BIG BLock cards??? I actually miss the ACTUAL block cards especially with the limited auto parallel version.
Sport Card Collectors permalinkOctober 24, 2013 5:04 am
Very cool!
Johnny permalinkOctober 30, 2013 4:54 pm
These are very cool indeed. Looks like you guys put some work into these as usual.
Great look and very very cool concept..


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Introducing New Crooner Sam Smith! — Delilah's Reflections
When new artists break through in the music scene, many people remain skeptical until they have their first big hit.
When it comes to new artist Sam Smith, there is no reason to be skeptical.
Have you ever heard the expression, "His voice is like butter"? Well, just in case you aren't familiar with it yet, listen to new artist Sam Smith sing "Stay With Me" and you'll begin to understand. When Sam sings, his voice has a smooth and creamy tone with a sweet falsetto and rich bottom notes. Simply stated, he nails the love songs every time.
Sam Smith was born in the UK and he's what people are calling a young British crooner, although his career is just beginning so we have yet to see what he will deliver in the coming years. So far so good with songs like "Stay With Me," "Leave Your Lover," and "Lay Me Down." It's the kind of music that sends a clear message to your lover when you put it on. And when your sweetheart can't be near, it's the kind of music you listen to by candlelight, indulging in dark chocolate and daydreams.
Do not miss this opportunity to check out Sam Smith! Visit Amazon.com and iTunes today to download his album so you can be one of the brilliant ones that can say, "I liked Sam Smith before he was famous."
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KAREN Edwards, mother of murdered Becky Godden-Edwards, has welcomed news the detective who found her daughter has kept his job – but has described him as a 'broken man'.
Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher was given a final written warning after being found guilty of gross misconduct – allowing him to keep his job.
The independent panel delivered the sanction for the two counts of gross misconduct relating to the investigation into Sian O'Callaghan's disappearance and murder in March 2011.
Karen, 52, who has campaigned to change police procedural laws, said: "When I found out he is keeping his job I just could not stop crying, I was hysterical. It's great news for him."
Meanwhile, his solicitor Imran Khan, of specialist law firm LHS Solicitors, said: "It's fantastic news for him. I'm pleased for him.
"He is grateful for all the support he has received, grateful to the panel for their thorough consideration of the matter and he accepts the findings of the panel.
"Steve wishes to express his thanks to those who have supported him throughout this very sad case.
"At all times Steve Fulcher has been motivated by a desire to serve the public and do the best that he can for the victims, their families and for Wiltshire Police.
"He is grateful for the support he has received from many people and in particular, humbled by the support he has received from Becky's mother, Karen Edwards, and Sian's partner Kevin Reape, when they have suffered such tragic loss.
"Steve Fulcher is a dedicated police officer and is fully committed to Wiltshire Police. He wishes to return to work as soon as possible to continue serving the public and to move forward from this upsetting and stressful episode in his life and that of his family."
DSI Fulcher was found guilty of gross misconduct in relation to breaches of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act in not cautioning Sian's killer Chris Halliwell during interviews at Barbury Castle and Uffington, and ignoring force orders not to talk directly to the media during the case.
He was found guilty on Wednesday night, but the sanction was not delivered until yesterday morning and Karen said she could not sleep for worrying.
Karen said: "When they said gross misconduct my heart was pounding in my chest – I felt physically sick, to be honest. It was very emotional.
"I thought 'oh no they are going to get rid of him'. But then I found out he is keeping his job and I just could not stop crying.
"Yes, Steve breached PACE but he breached it for the right reasons.
"I think the same of him now as I did when he knocked on my door on 4 April 2011 and told me the news. He is a compassionate and honest man.
"It is going to take Steve a long time to get over this – he looked like a broken man in that court room and I felt his pain. He was shattered and I just wanted to give him a huge hug.
"He has put an evil predator behind bars and if he had done what PACE told him to do then Sian may never have been put to rest and I would have never have known Becky was in that field."
Yesterday, Wiltshire Police Chief Constable Pat Geenty said he accepted the panel's decision and he had admiration for officers who had to make life and death decisions.
He said: "Serious and major crime investigations are a complex aspect of policing and are often fast paced and highly charged.
"I have great admiration for senior investigating officers across the country who have to make life and death decisions.
"As always, it is vital that investigations are rigorously reviewed in order that good practice, lessons learnt and areas for development are identified.
"Furthermore, in line with the very prominent national concern regarding the integrity and transparency of the police service, I reiterate that I expect the highest level of professional conduct from all of my officers and staff.
"I fully respect the findings of the panel today and the process that has taken place, and I abide by the decision they have made.
"DSI Fulcher will continue to be given the appropriate welfare support within the organisation.
"I would like to take this opportunity to pay my respects to the families of both Sian and Rebecca.
"Both families have been through the trauma of not only losing a loved one in horrific circumstances, but have had to endure several hearings, court cases and legal processes.
"I hope that all parties can now move forward.
"It would be inappropriate for me to comment any further at this stage due to any possible future appeal."
But John Godden, Becky's father, posted on the Justice for Becky Godden Facebook page that he felt let down by the decision.
He wrote: "They have failed & betrayed my beautiful daughter!!
"I really am at my lowest now the police are a law unto them selves!!
"I stand tall & proud in the knowledge of trying to get the truth out there!! but we have been failed by the ipcc the cps & the police right up to the corrupt british government."
Detective was at top of profession
Steve Fulcher was a police officer at the top of his game when he was put in charge of the Sian O'Callaghan case, which began as a missing person's case.
With a degree in criminology from the University of Cambridge, he joined Sussex Police in 1986 before moving to Wiltshire in 2003.
He has vast experience in major and serious organised crime, having held the position of Director of Intelligence and Head of Crime Investigation.
During his time in Sussex he was involved with the Sara Payne murder inquiry, and in Wiltshire, as a senior investigating officer, he has been in charge of a number of high-profile murder investigations.
A Facebook page, 'Well done Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher', was set up in his honour in the wake of the Sian case and more than 3,000 people have said they like it.
Interviews breached police guidelines
Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher, who led the investigation into the disappearance and murder of the 22-year-old in March 2011, faced three allegations of gross misconduct over alleged breaches of force policy and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act – known as
Last year, the Independent Police Complaints Commission found DSI Fulcher had a case to answer over breaches of PACE while interviewing Sian O'Callaghan's killer Chris Halliwell at Barbury Castle and later in Uffington.
It was said he failed to caution the suspect when he offered to take him to Sian's body and then to 'another one'.
Becky Godden-Edwards' body was found in a field in Eastleach shortly after 22-year-old Sian's was discovered at Uffington, but a judge ruled that Swindon cab driver Halliwell's confession was inadmissible due to breaches of the PACE code.
Halliwell, 49, of Ashbury Avenue, Nythe, was jailed for life for Sian's murder but a second charge for Becky's murder was withdrawn due to a lack of evidence.
The other charges related to his dealings with the media, including talking to the BBC and ITV when he was ordered not to by the force.
Yesterday brought to an end almost three years of court cases, legal action and turmoil for the families involved in the horrific case.


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Block first at 100 Acre Wood, Pastrana second
It's safe to say Ken Block is comfortable in the 100 Acre Wood.
For the seventh time in the last eight races, Block captained his Hoonigan Racing Ford Fiesta rally car to the top spot in the annual two-day race outside of Salem, Missouri.
This time, Block and his co-driver Alex Gelsomino built a slight 20-second lead after Day 1 on Friday, but broke loose on Saturday's final after his nearest competitors, David Higgins and co-driver Craig Drew, had to withdraw on Sunday because of engine failure. Higgins missed the podium for the first time in 22 races.
"I felt as if I had very few mistakes this weekend," Block said to Rally-America.com, "Unfortunately, my top competition fell out on day two and I was able to extend my lead. It took some pressure off, which I don't like, because I like to push hard. Instead, I was able to just enjoy these roads and put on a good show for the fans."
After a three-year absence to focus on NASCAR and Global Rallycross, Travis Pastrana rejoined rally racing on Team USA Subaru in a new 2014 WRX STI Rally with co-driver Chrissie Beavis to take second place, despite recovering from a broken leg and dislocated ankle he suffered last month on the Nitro Circus Tour.
Pastrana and Beavis finished almost five minutes behind Block and three minutes ahead of third-place finishers Adam Yeoman and co-driver Jordan Schulze for a comfortable second-place podium finish.
Pastrana plans on racing the rest of the season on Rally-America, while Block's participation will be irregular on the tour because of his Global Rallycross commitments this year.
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THIS week Dave introduces us to the joys of kettle bells – great for your glutes and back
1. Hold the kettle bell with two hands, the bell should be resting in front of your hips, at arm's length. Set a timer or watch a clock face to complete 20, 30 or 60 seconds of swings depending on your conditioning level and the weight of the bell (8kg beginner, 12kg intermediate, 16kg advanced).
2. Take an athletic stance, hips should be a few inches wider than your shoulders.
3. Squat to start the kettle bell moving, sit back low enough to start the bell swinging while keeping your spine neutral and your head and chest up.
4. Thrust your hips forward to swing the bell, your chest should stay up throughout the swing, at no time should you use the strength of your arms to lift the bell.
Keep your arms relaxed and allow the kettle bell to swing.
5. Swing the bell up to eye level with a forceful hip thrust. Allow the kettle bell to gain momentum gradually rather than forcing it with your arms.
6. When you have completed your set, stop the swinging of the bell by absorbing the momentum of the downswing with your legs, do this by squatting without reversing the direction into the hip thrust.
Place the kettle bell on the floor.
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Thailand has signed a letter of offer and acceptance covering two Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk tactical transport helicopters. They are being acquired through U.S. Foreign Military Sales channels and, after delivery to the Royal Thai Army, will be the first examples of this new generation of Black Hawk operating in Southeast Asia.
The UH-60M is the current standard production model being delivered for export and to the U.S. Army, which expects to receive its 500th machine this summer. Powered by two General Electric T700-GE-701D turboshafts driving a redesigned rotor, the "Mike" model sports a digital glass cockpit and advanced flight control system, among other improvements. The purchase by the Thai army is part of an ongoing overhaul of the service's assault transport capability, which also saw the arrival last year of six Mil Mi-17V5s.
Thailand has proved to be a good market for Sikorsky over the years. The Royal Thai Army already operates earlier S-70A-43 Black Hawks, while the Royal Thai Navy has had S-70B-7 Seahawks in service for some time. Last August the navy became the first export recipient of the MH-60S Seahawk, acquiring two for utility transport and SAR missions. Earlier in 2011, Thailand received three S-92 helicopters for royal transport duties.


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In the early days of Enviroscapes, Todd Pugh managed the crews (above doing spring cleanup) and the business. As the company grew, he quickly found out he had time and leadership limitations.
Todd Pugh, the CEO of Todd's Enviroscapes in Louisville, Ohio, spends between $20,000 and $40,000 in consultant fees every year. Although he says that the investment is worth it, he acknowledges that implementing their advice is not always easy.
"Things are always traveling 100 miles an hour, so you really have to be a mechanic and fix the bus while it's moving," he says.
Pugh hires consultants whose strengths balance out his weaknesses. Examples of areas that he's focused on with his outside consultants include implementing financial controls within his company, tracking estimated versus actual hours, understanding how to train employees and communicating information to employees in the field.
Pugh hasn't always taken his consultants' advice. In fact, when he first began hiring outside experts, he had trouble finding time to follow their recommendations.
"After the third or fourth year of having lots of information, but not being able to execute the changes that were recommended, we pinpointed areas and really focused on them," he says. "If you hire consultants, you really need to make a commitment."
Pugh cautions business owners not to treat consultants as a panacea that will fix their problems. "People hire consultants as if they're the end all and be all, but they're really just a source of information," he says. "It's up to the owner to implement change."
This story is one of three that appeared in Lawn & Landscape's Growing Green e-newsletter. To continue reading about Todd Pugh and Todd's Enviroscapes:
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Charlotte Church apparently proposed to her boyfriend Jonathan Powell via the medium of a karaoke song this weekend.
The singer took to the stage for her rendition of The Ronettes' Be My Baby, The People reports.
She then kissed her boyfriend and said: "That was for you because I want you to be my baby. Will you marry me?"
He said: "Yes but I don't want to be known as Mr Church."
The couple ordered champagne to celebrate into the early hours at the Robin Hood pub in Cardiff.
A friend said: "Jonathan was thrilled and Charlotte was very happy. She was singing I'm Getting Married in the Morning as we helped her to the taxi afterwards."
That's certainly an original way to propose, don't you think?
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LONDON (Mar. 13)
The Jordanian Government yesterday barred nine companies, four of them American, from doing business in Jordan, because they trade with Israel, it was reported here from Amman.
The four American companies are National Steel and Tinplate Warehouse, Inc., of Pennsylvania; Jantzen, Inc., and seven of its branches; Studebaker Corporation and 14 of its branches in England, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland and the United States, and Staples and Specialties International of New York. The other companies named were two in Britain and one each in India, Singapore and Belgium.


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by Judge Stephen Halsey
As a judge I really enjoy public outreach: speaking to citizens' groups and school children; hosting a cable television show; and recording commentary on a local AM radio station. Recently, I submitted article No. 100 (since November 2006) to newspapers in the 8 counties of the Tenth Judicial District. But why would a judge write a column for a newspaper? Isn't that simply asking for criticism? A senior judge once suggested "you should keep your head down," like being in a foxhole on the front line.
Ninth Judicial District Judge Paul Rasmussen once answered these questions as follows:
•First, the public has a right to know who their judges are. Judicial elections have been receiving more attention in recent years and there has been considerable discussion about our method of selecting judges. Perhaps the most common complaint about judicial elections is that voters do not have enough information about the candidates to make an informed decision on who to vote for. Writing a column is one way information can get out.
•Second, judges have more freedom to speak publicly. Judges have rules we must follow that limit what we can talk about. Those rules have changed in recent years. While judges still cannot and should not make promises about how they would rule in a particular type of case, we have more freedom to speak than we did a few years ago.
•Third, our court system can be confusing and intimidating. Going to court can be a nerve-racking experience. We have lots of rules and speak a different language at times. Going to court might be less frightening if you have a better idea of how the court system works.
•Finally, our court system is changing. We are converting to a new court information system that will give the public access over the Internet to case files; we are setting up drug and DWI courts in an effort to more effectively deal with chemically dependant offenders; we are trying new ways of resolving divorces and custody disputes that we think will help couples avoid costly, emotionally draining court fights; and we are making efforts to reform our child protection system. In addition, every year the legislature passes hundreds of new laws.
It is sometimes said that any publicity is good publicity. I don't think that applies to judges. Generally a media story about a judge's decision is critical and not "fair and balanced" to quote a oft-used media phrase. I agree with Judge Rasmussen's comments above. The public has a right to know what is happening in their courts and to have basic information available about court procedures and the laws applicable to disputes which bring many members of the public into court. So we judges have an obligation to participate in public outreach even though we are ethically prohibited from commenting on pending cases. It may be risky to "stick one's neck out," but it is a part of the public service duty of a judge.
As always, it's in your court.
Wright County District Court Judge Stephen Halsey authored this article, with quotes from Ninth Judicial District Court Judge Paul Rasmussen, chambered in Clearwater County. Judge Halsey's commentary may be heard on KRWC 1360 AM in the Buffalo area.


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AFTER going two months without defeat, Southend United suffered their second reverse in the space of four days at Roots Hall this afternoon, losing 1-0 to promotion rivals Gillingham.
Former Billericay Town winger Chris Whelpdale bagged the only goal of the game in front of Blues' biggest home crowd of the season so far.
And, although Paul Sturrock's side improved significantly after the break, they were unable to net an equaliser with substitute Barry Corr wasting their best chances to score.
That meant Whelpdale's second minuted strike proved to be the difference between the two teams.
The 23-year-old winger out muscled Chris Barker to meet a chipped free-kick forward from full-back Joe Martin and, with Blues goalkeeper Paul Smith rooted to his line, Whelpdale was able to guide his fifth goal of the season in to the bottom left hand corner of the North Bank net.
The Gills, who had played just once since December 15 before visiting Southend, looked fresher in the opening exchanges and remained on top for the majority of the first half.
As a result former Blues skipper Adam Barrett soon fired wide of the left post before the hosts almost levelled when a left wing corner from Kevan Hurst dropped to Tamika Mkandawire at the near post.
But the midfielder, who was making the last appearance of his loan spell from Millwall, was quickly closed down and saw his six yard shot blocked by the covering Gills defenders.
However, the visitors almost extended their lead in the 16th minute when uncertainty between Ryan Cresswell and Smith allowed the lively Myles Weston to sprint through.
But his attempted chip was clawed to safety by a back-pedalling Smith.
The former Brentford goalkeeper then did well to parry out a well struck shot from Barrett and Blues dug deep to ensure they remained just a goal down at half-time.
During the interval, boss Sturrock made a change with Corr coming on to replace Marc Laird, who suffered a nasty facial injury during the first 45 minutes.
And the alteration helped to get Blues back on top and, with 56 minutes on the clock, the fit again Britt Assombalonga, saw a 12 yard shot impressively diverted over the crossbar by Gillingham defender Leon Legge.
Moments later, a stunning 30 yard shot from Kevan Hurst was tipped over the crossbar in fine fashion by visiting goalkeeper Stuart Nelson.
But, with 59 minutes on the clock, the Gills had a huge let off when Gavin Tomlin burst in to the right hand side of the penalty area before delivering a cross in to the path of Corr who, with the goal gaping, sent an instinctive volley over the crossbar.
In a bid to stem the Southend pressure, Gillingham's animated manager Martin Allen soon made a double substitution with Charlie Lee replacing Whelpdale and Danny Jackman coming on for Adam Birchall.
That made the Kent club a little more solid but Blues soon began to pile on more pressure with Hurst firing over from 12 yards after Luke Prosser's long throw from the left hand side had been flicked on by Cresswell.
Shortly after that and, with 75 minutes on the clock, Blues made their second change with Freddy Eastwood replacing Assombalonga before Scott Donnelly also came on in place of Mkandawire.
But sandwiched in between the chances came a big chance for Gills when Weston sprinted through and fired a low 12 yard shot against the foot of the left post.
Southend attempted to make the miss increase in significance and pushed Cresswell up front for the final few minutes.
He soon headed a left wing cross from Prosser just wide of the left post and, in the dying seconds, Corr seemed destined to net a late equaliser for the home-side.
However, his six yard shot was blocked by Legge to ensure Gillingham grabbed their second 1-0 win of the season against Southend and moved back to the top of the League Two table.


text: I've been buying toys that don't last an hour for Ozzie (6 months old), and was looking for some that might hold up and be fun. I happened on some toys that are made to 'stimulate' the dog brain and keep them busy. Some of them blew me away, over $50, not a chance with Mr. Destructo, so went for the Kyjen Iqube plush puzzle, and the Hol-ee Mol-ee Extreme. I can't believe how much he's enjoying them. He's even bringing the Iqube to me to re-load for him. Very impressed. Does anyone know of or had experience with any other 'brainy' dog toys to try or stay away from?


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Archer Black
Forgiveness Is a Weapon
(Post Planetary)
US: 7 Feb 2012
UK: import
Dustin Morgan, the songwriter and composer behind Archer Black, has produced a strange and dramatic record in Forgiveness is a Weapon. It's a record of love songs, though they are populated by images of war (see titles like "The Bomb", "The Lost War", and "Bayonets") which came partially out of Morgan's brother enlisting to fight in Afghanistan and Iraq when Morgan began writing the songs. You can feel the personal nature of the songs deep in these compositions, including the raw nerve of "The Bomb", the military drums of "The Sounding", and the melancholy horns and strings of "Port of Call". But this is also an unpredictable record, shifting with all the theatricality of The Final Cut-era Pink Floyd. Despite its size and ambitious sound, though, this record doesn't quite hold together. If the sounds are dramatic (sometimes in exciting ways), the words—from the album title on down—lack subtlety. "With a hand grenade I'll take you", Morgan sings to open the record, "Won't be lovers anymore". War imagery has stood in for lost love before, and it's always hard to pull off. Unfortunately, Morgan runs into the same trouble here. As you try to figure out which carnage is overdone metaphor and which is actual, you'll find yourself dismissing either, wishing that Morgan's wailing would quiet a bit—so you could hear the more fruitful explosions here: the ones the instruments make.
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Kim Kardashian posted a nude selfie yesterday. It was shocking for everyone because seeing Kardashian's body is something we're not used to—in fact, posting a selfie of any kind seems a little out of character for the celebrity.
Obviously that's not the case. This is Kim Kardashian we're talking about. She rose to fame because of a sex tape. Last year she published a whole book of selfies called "Selfish." We've seen her body on social media, on TV, in magazines—her body is her brand. "Kim Kardashian posts nude selfie" isn't news. It's a rerun.
Still, people are upset. For reasons that are both discussion-worthy and misdirected.
Actress Chloe Grace Moretz ("Carrie," "Hugo") tweeted a reply to Kardashian: "I truly hope you realize how important setting goals are for young women, teaching them we have so much more to offer than our bodies."
She's right, of course, that women have more to offer than their bodies. Here's the problem: Moretz thinks she's standing up for women and being a role model by calling out Kardashian, but the irony of her tweet is that she's accusing a woman of having nothing more to offer than her body simply because she decides to show it to the world. Showing off your body isn't automatically synonymous with saying that's all you are. There's a lot to unpack when it comes to sexism in society, but a blanket statement about the importance of suppressing the physical to give priority to the non-physical is only buying into people's inability to see women as multifaceted.
Kardashian's body might be a significant part of her persona, but that's not all she is. A young woman from a famous family released a sex tape and got a reality show, but she also had the savvy to parlay that physical exposure into a fame-driven business empire, which takes a mind, too. Say what you want about her—and I would never claim to be a fan of hers—but it's not accurate to suggest that her appearance is all she is simply because she has taken ownership of her sexuality.
Also, Kardashian is not required to be a role model simply because she's famous. This is not a Miley Cyrus situation. It might have been weird for parents and preteen girls when Hannah Montana started dropping Molly and grinding on Robin Thicke, and it's worth addressing how much stars like that have a responsibility to their young fans. But it's not like Kardashian entered your life as a wholesome Disney princess and started showing off her boobs one day. If Kim Kardashian is your role model, you've known what you're getting from day one. She's not going to change, and she's not the key to the country changing.
Because no public feud ever exists between just two people, the spat between Kardashian and Moretz also now includes Demi Lovato, Bella Thorne, Abigail Breslin … a decent percentage of young female celebs wants to weigh in on this case of overexposure vs. slut shaming. (Also, Bette Midler.) These are sadly relevant issues of our time, and it's good that people, in the public eye or otherwise, want to talk about perceptions of women and how cultural influencers factor into that. But it's International Women's Day, and a variety of famous women have decided to observe that by jumping down each other's throats to say who the best feminist is, drawing lines and making attacks instead of really opening up a dialogue about the underlying elements. Sadly, that's not unique to this particular feud.
Venture back just a month ago, when a judge ruled that Kesha was still contractually bound to Dr. Luke, her accused rapist. Social media exploded with outrage and support for the singer for all of an hour before turning on Taylor Swift for not voicing her opinion on the matter. "She's a fake feminist," the collective masses screamed. "She only supports other women when it serves her." According to some on social media, while Kesha accused Dr. Luke of raping her, Swift is the real villain for not being feminist enough.
That's the message we see over and over again: Naked, clothed, it doesn't matter. As women, Twitter says we're all sluts or slut-shamers, we're all bitches, we're all desperately seeking attention, whether it's with a nude selfie or tearing someone else's nude selfie down. You're either too feminist or not feminist enough. It's one of many reasons progress is as slow as it is, with a global, public forum for conversation almost instantly turned into a tangled shouting match. (Which does happen with pretty much every topic, not just feminism.)
So Kardashian's selfie isn't anything new, but neither is the vitriol that surrounds it. That's just another day of womanhood.
Lauren Chval is a RedEye contributor.
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The past few NYC posts have been rather long, so this time I'm shortening it! Less photos, more eateries!
Here I am writing short features for different categories of eateries. As these places are ones I've found on-the-go, I had to use my iphone to take pictures, unless I had my camera with me that day.
This post is broken down into 3 features:
- Food-ist Attractions
- Snacks-On-The-Go
- Street Food
#1 Lombardi's
New York style pizza is world famous, and what better to try some than at NYC's first pizzeria, Lombardi's. Located in Nolita, we ordered the classic style, "Margherita" pizza, a tomato based pizza topped with buffalo mozzerella cheese and basil.
(http://www.firstpizza.com/) Located at 32 Spring St, New York. (Cross Street: Corner of Spring and Mott Street)
#2 Shake Shack
I've probably blogged about this before, but here is Shake Shack once more. Now they have an extra location on the Upper East Side (E 82nd St). Most people who have visited Shake Shack know of the LONG lines. I went to the one on the Upper West Side (behind the Natural History museum) and the line was MUCH shorter. So, what's so good about Shake Shack? Burgers, shakes and fries. That is all you need to know.
#1 Egg & Cheese roll
You can get these at any delicatessen at most times of the day, but most turn off their grills around 3pm since Egg and Cheese rolls is usually for breakfast. It's an "healthier" alternative to McDonalds and is cooked to order. It's tastier than it looks…! Another combo I recommend is egg, cheese, bacon and home fries (aka hash brown). This is VERY tasty but probably not so great for the tummy.
#2 Papaya King Hot Dog
As most foodie know, hot dogs are a must try in NYC. Although I quietly whisper that I prefer Chicago-style hot dogs over New York style, Papaya King sure serves a mean & cheap hot dog.
The main difference between a New York hot dog and a Chicago hot dog is that for the New York dog, you can get tomato sauce (ketchup), mustard and sourkraut, but with Chicago style, its on a poppy seed roll with yellow mustard, chopped white onions, sweet pickle relish, a dill pickle spear, tomato slices or wedges, pickled sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt (a lot more complicated right?).
You can also get a New York-style hotdog at street karts, and Papaya Dog is only a chain. But who can resist a Cheese Dog with cheese oozing from the dog. MMM YUM.
(http://www.papayaking.com/) – There are many stores situation around Manhattan, including Chelsea's Papaya, Gray's Papaya, etc. All very tasty!
Street trucks are popping up everywhere on the streets of NYC, and news is getting around that these are the next big thing in the food world. Many people/chefs open up street truck style businesses due to its low cost, but the food is as good as restaurants, if not better!
#1 Tri Mexican Taco
On a warm summer's evening, we decided to walk home from work (about an hour's SLOW walk). As we approach 19th Street and Broadway, M excitedly says "Horchata! Let's get one!" Coming from Australia, we don't get much mexican food, but now I think I eat TOO much of it.
Horchata is a traditional mexican drink, made of ground almonds, sesame seeds, rice, barley, or tigernuts (chufas). To me, it just tastes like milk. Feeling a little nibbily, we also order a soft taco. A soft taco is simple a wheat tortilla wrap, filled with a meat and salad on the inside. Soft tacos are a lot more popular than hard tacos here. In fact, I don't really see hard tacos being served. Mexican food is a must-try if you are visiting the US (not just NYC.)
Read the review of Tri Mexican Taco on New York Street Food.
#2 Van Leeuwen artisan icecream truck.
On a hot & humid summer's day, popup ice cream trucks are a lifesaver. Van Leeuwen ice cream trucks float around NYC in different locations. You can keep up with their locations by following them on Twitter (@VLAIC). The flavours are quite simple, but the quality of their ingredients is top notch, using Valrhona chocolate for any of their ice creams containing chococlate. "Fresh. Local. Pure. Simple." is their inspirations in their ice cream making process. (http://www.vanleeuwenicecream.com/)
New York City is really a food-lover's heaven.
With nearly 20,000 restaurants in New York City (within the 5 boroughs) my posts will just continue to keep coming with different foods to try out here. Hopefully my stomach will hold up as more yummy food awaits my discovery…!


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Speculation abounds about what our intentions may be with the Xbox 360, so I thought I would address some of my thoughts on the subject.
First off, we have no plans to move FS to the Xbox. We have been a PC title for 25 years and our technology reflects this heritage. That alone isn't a good reason not to support the Xbox 360, so there must be more to it. Currently we model the entire planet and our 13+ gigabyte installation (before add-ons) would be gigantic on the Xbox 360's HD (streaming from a DVD or HD DVD may not be fast enough to avoid an install on the HD). Once you start adding on, space on the HD will dwindle quickly. The amount of RAM and VRAM we use would be taxing on the system, so we would need to develop streaming technology to manage within the limitations of the system. If we are streaming, we will be loading as needed (which we do now) but potentially in smaller chunks. I'm no expert on what the Xbox 360 is fully capable of, but I'm guessing we would need to curtail the visibility to somehow limit the view distance and thus limit the number of textures and geometry that needs to be streamed.
The user interface (controller and graphical UI) has some issues as well, and it will be difficult to provide the same level of functionality and depth currently possible when using a mouse and keyboard. Considering we are supporting the Xbox 360 controller now, we can probably find a way to address this, but it would likely involve simplifying the interface and using icons and quick select mechanisms to manage systems (in addition to point and click in 3D space).
In my opinion what it all boils down to is an Xbox version of FS would be a different game with different limitations and a different "engine" that may not be palettable to our simulation fans. I can't imagine we would do such a thing without continuing with a PC only version as well. I also wonder if Xbox consumers are really ready to embrace a civilian flight sim game without shooting and action oriented gameplay. The reception missions in FSX by users are a clue, and there may be enough appeal to justify an Xbox product, but it would be a gamble.
The graphical splendor possible with the Xbox 360 is amazing, but don't hold your breath for an Xbox 360 version of Flight Simulator anytime soon. At least with DX10 on the horizon, the PC will be at parity (if not exceed) the graphics capabilities of a console.


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Our colleagues at PRNewser landed an interview with Richard Cleland, the Federal Trade Commission official who's become the federal point person for the conversation about the new FTC guidelines regarding commercial endorsements, including those that take place online. The first significant information to come out of that conversation, reiterating a point made elsewhere yesterday: There is no fine for bloggers. "If people think that the FTC is going to issue them a citation for $11,000 because they failed to disclose that they got a free box of Pampers," Cleland says, "that's not true."
"We have never brought a case against a consumer endorser and we've never brought a case against somebody simply for failure to disclose a material connection," he explains. "Where we have brought cases, there are other issues involved, not only failing to disclose a material connection but also making other misrepresentations about a product, a serious product like a health product or something like that. We have brought those cases but not against the consumer endorser, we have brought those cases against the advertiser that was behind it."
That echoes a point Cleland made to Fast Company earlier this week: "Our approach is going to be educational, particularly with bloggers. We're focusing on the advertisers: What kind of education are you providing them, are you monitoring the bloggers and whether what they're saying is true?" This certainly addresses the fear many bloggers had about having to add disclaimers to their sites, but it may actually mean a bigger headache for book publishers.
Let me explain: Cleland's remarks do nothing to alter the FTC's fundamental position that when a commercial interest sends a consumer good to a blogger, the resulting relationship is between an advertiser and a sponsor, rather than between a producer and a reviewer, the way it would be if that same consumer good was delivered to the New York Times. So while book publishers don't have to monitor newspapers and magazines to make sure that the contents of the reviews appearing in them are factual, they may (after December 1) be obligated to monitor the contents of the reviews that run on the blogs with which they've dealt to make sure that no untrue claims are made about the books therein.
Now, in most scenarios, this isn't going to be a problem because, let's face it, the claims most reviewers make about books aren't terribly significant in terms of their impact to consumers, and some claims—"reading William T. Vollmann's new novel will raise your IQ 20 points," for example—are understood to be artistic rather than literal. But here are some other hypothetical statements that, once they have been redefined as sponsored endorsements rather than objective feedback or commentary, might (if they are not accompanied by disclosures) lead the FTC to start asking publishers pointed questions:
- "I used the recipes in Hungry Girl: 200 Under 200 and I lost 15 pounds in one week."
- "After reading Andrew Weil's new book, my blood pressure went down, my cholesterol levels are at their best in years, and now I can run five miles a day without breaking a sweat. Also, Kevin Trudeau stinks."
- "Thanks to The Four-Hour Work Week, I've doubled my income even though I'm working one-fifth the hours I used to six months ago."
Maybe publishers won't run into many, if any, blog posts that extreme. But if I understand the situation properly, unless they—and other producers of consumers goods—are able to lobby the FTC and effect a reformed definition of "compensation" that pinpoints the types of subsidized promotional material that truly ought to be labeled without roping in non-commercial speech, they're going to have to make a significant effort to prepare themselves for the possibility.
And, frankly, if the bloggers to whom they send books are now "compensated spokespeople," publishers may have to consider establishing explicit policies governing how those spokespeople are supposed to speak, if not some actual contracts for bloggers to sign. I mean, I'm no expert in how endorsement deals work, but it certainly doesn't sound very efficient for a company to simply send a consumer good to a paid endorser and hope the endorser is going to do his or her job properly. Nike doesn't just send Tiger Woods a crate of new gear every season and wait to see what he does with it, do they?
Well, that raises another point: Tiger Woods gets a bunch of money to get with all that new gear, but all book bloggers get is a book worth, in most cases, about $14 or $25. It's a cliché, but you do get what you pay for. Maybe book publishers need to think about whether they'll be better served after December 1 by dinky little compensation handed out to a bunch of random readers or a handful of lucrative endorsement deals to the right "public intellectuals," bearing in mind that "public intellectual" means something much different in the Web 2.0 world than it did fifty years ago.[NOTE: My intuition is telling me this is probably a terrible idea not only for book publishers but for the distributors of just about any "cultural" consumer goods, and yet the idea that one ought to be able to endorse books the way one endorses sneakers won't go away, even though it's hard to imagine the circumstances under which such a plan would work. I've rewritten this paragraph three times in the hour since it went online trying to articulate the dilemma; maybe you can explain it?]


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Welcome couponers from the Smithfield class!
Posted December 5, 2011
Updated December 6, 2011
Here's a big welcome to the folks who took the class Monday evening through Healthquest in Smithfield! There were lots of brand new couponers in the class and I am so excited for your couponing adventure to begin!
Here are a few resources to get you started. We discussed many of them in class, but here they are again so you can find them all in once place. You can find the links to each of the articles in the coupon box above. For any other new couponers out there (even if you did not take the class), I hope this information is helpful to you as well!
One of the questions I was asked after the class, that may be helpful for you to know, involved how many of the coupons I cut out each week. I do not cut out every coupon from the Sunday inserts for our family. I cut out those I know we will use, those we will probably use and those that will allow me to get a great deal to donate. I keep the rest of the coupons in their inserts by date so I can go back to them if needed. After about 3 weeks, I donate them to a coupon swap or to the military overseas, as we discussed in class.
Price Book: Click the link in the box above to find my price book with the prices to look for when shopping for food and non-food essentials. You may want to print the list so you have it with yoru coupons while you are shopping.
Grocery Store coupon policies: Click the link in the box above for a summary of the policies we discussed as well as links to the store coupon policies on their websites. You may want to print them and have them with you in case there is any coupon confusion.
Drug Store Reward Programs: The link in the box above will lead you to a re-cap of the drug store policies. I know we cover the drug store information very quickly in class, so here is another chance to go through it at your own pace (not my crazed Pepsi Max pace from the class!).
Meal Planning: Click HERE for some additional meal planning suggestions and resources.
Printable coupon websites, coupon clipping services, sending expired coupons to military overseas: Click HERE for a list of printable coupon websites from legit companies. These should all scan at the register, as long as the new GS-1 barcode doesn't cause any problems. You'll also find a list of other helpful resources here including how long to freeze food, coupon clipping services and information on where to send expired coupons to our military.
Couponing abbreviations: You will find that couponing has a language all its' own so it helps to know the lingo. Click the link in the box above for some help cracking the abbreviations code and deciphering the BOGO's from the ECB's.
Donating expired coupons to U.S. military: You can donate your coupons that are expired up to 6 months to our US military overseas who have access to an on-base commissary. For more information click HERE.
Swagbucks: Remember the website I talked about for earning free giftcards to CVS just for using the Swagbucks search engine instead of doing your searches on sites like Google? That site is Swagbucks. Click the link in the box about for Mega Swagbucks Friday for all the details on how the program works and to sign up (it's free).
BzzAgent: The program I talked about in class for getting free products to sample, free product coupons and coupons to share is BzzAgent. Click HERE for their website.
Questions: Please post your couponing questions in the Share the Deals and Questions post I make every day or in the specific thread for the subject (if there is one). You can submit your questions and share any deals you find in the Comments section at the bottom of the post. In order to post anything, you will need to register, which is free and easy to do.
Thanks again for coming to the class and please share your experiences as you embark on your couponing mission. Have fun!
This post may contain affiliate links and I thank you for using them!


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Anti-poverty campaigners have expressed dismay that, despite the IMF's board insisting candidates should be judged 'without geographical preferences', most European governments have clubbed together and promised to vote en masse for 'DSK', as he is known.
'It's totally unaccountable,' said Liz Stuart, of Oxfam. 'This was the perfect moment to say, we are changing, we are modern, we do care about being transparent, and democratic, and relevant.'
Europe has selected the IMF's managing director, and the US has chosen the World Bank's President, ever since the Bretton Woods institutions were set up in the aftermath of World War Two.
But campaigners had hoped the moment was right for reform, after the departure of World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz, chosen by George Bush, who lost the confidence of staff after a controversy over his partner's pay-rise.
Amar Bhattacharya, who represents the G24 group of developing countries, said that by announcing DSK's candidacy at a Brussels summit last month, Europe had used its 'first-mover advantage' to stitch up the nominations.
'I hope that, regardless of what happens this time, there will be a commitment to change the process,' he said. 'Countries really have to say, these are not bloc nominations: we have to keep the slate open.'
Britain has a long-standing policy of opposing Europe's stranglehold over the IMF job. The Chancellor, Alistair Darling, said last month, 'I don't think Europe can simply say, "that position is ours and we are not prepared to discuss it with anyone else".'
'It's really positive that the UK did that, but it's disappointing that they didn't nominate their own candidate, or put out a statement saying that they would support a developing country candidate,' said Stuart.
'The process wasn't well thought through and the way the EU approached it undermined any attempt to claim it was fair,' said Peter Chowla, of the Bretton Woods Project. 'They all got behind this candidate in advance, without knowing who the other candidates might be.'
Russia surprised European governments last week by nominating Josef Tosovsky, a former Czech prime minister and central banker, but he is expected to win little support, and the Czech government itself has refused to endorse him.
Rodrigo de Rato, the IMF's managing director, announced in June that he planned to leave Washington, for personal reasons. Nominations to succeed him close next week, and a candidate will be chosen in September - though Rato will stay on until after the Fund's annual meetings, in mid-October.
Bhattacharya said more open procedures for appointing the managing-director should be part of a package of reforms being negotiated between IMF members, including a bigger voice for developing countries. 'Many of these changes will not happen if you just leave it to pressure from the inside,' he said.


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Ubicación Vista Principal Vista Posterior Detalle Pozo Absorción Caso Análogo, Condominio Local Cd. Juarez Chih. Mex. Contexto Vista Posterior Contexto Vista Principal ESPECIFICACIONES Superficie construida habitable por departamento 63.20Full transcript
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