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I really like to wear perfume, but not usually all the time - I tend to save it for special occasions and that way it feels more of a treat. I can't remember the last time I bought perfume for myself, I tend to get it as presents from time to time and so end up wearing whatever I've got!
Acqua di Gio was given to me years ago by a grandmother, and she made quite a good choice I think! This is by Giorgio Armani and I think there is also a men's version available.
The packaging is just as in the photo above. The bottle is a simple shape but it is lovely, gently curved, and it fits nicely in the hand. The gold lid is perhaps a little old-fashioned but I still think it's pretty, and it's easy to remove the lid to access the spray.
This isn't my favourite scent but I do like it. It is light, citrussy but still with some more sensual undertones. I find it's perfect for summer evenings or special afternoons out. It's described on the Armani website as floral and aquatic and I would say that is spot on. It has melon and pear together with jasmine, rose and lily and some musk and sandalwood. I think the melon and pear are great fruity scents as they are not too sweet.
As I received this as a gift, I'm not sure what it cost, but it seems to be available for about £40 for 50ml. I think that's quite expensive but then, as I say I usually receive these things as a gift so I am probably a bit out of date on pricing!
All in all I think this is a lovely fresh, feminine fragrance and would recommend it. Four stars from me.
Acqua Di Gio, I consider to be a light and summery fragrance. It smells of light springtime flowers and each time I wear it I always get positive comments from people. It is reasonably priced and also as it is not terribly well known you don't end up smelling like everyone else. It does not have the strong sweet or heady scents of some other perfumes and fragrances and is therefore very good to wear as a daytime scent. I have bought it several times already and it does always spring to mind when someone asks me what I would like - so I tend to consider it as a timeless classic. It would make an excellent gift for a female relative with a spring or summer birthday. It comes in a frosted pale green glass bottle with spray applicator and gold top. Also I have found that over time it's smell does not deteriorate
The first thing that actually attracted me to this perfume was the beautiful smell. A friend of mine wore it and I loved it so much on her that I decided to get a bottle too. I've had it for quite a few years now and it's not my everyday perfume and, and I'll go into reasons later, I don't think it's an everyday perfume but once in a while it really is beautiful.
The smell itself is described as a floral, water fragrance. It comes from the designer Giorgio Armani. It was created in 1995 and I think I have probably had it since then, although not the same bottle!!
The bottle is glass which has a light green, almost sea green tint to it. It's a beautiful colour and looks great on a bathroom shelf. It has quite a calming look to it and fits in well with the perfume I think. On the front of the bottle the words, Acqua di Gio, Giorgio Armani are just simply written. It has a gold stopper on the top which you take off to reveal the spray mechanism.
Like I said, this fragrance is classified as a floral fragrance and according to Armani is recommended for casual use. I generally tend to really like smells like this as I always find them quite light and easy to wear and this perfume was no different. According to the product details given, Acqua di Gio blends fresh notes of melon and pear with an armful of hyacinth, jasmine, rose and lily. At the base a wake of musk and sandalwood caress the senses with sensuality and serenity.
The reason why I don't wear this everyday and I think why Armani says it's suitable for just casual wear is that it's very strong. It really has quite a strong fruity smell to it and at times is a bit much. A little bit of this perfume definitely goes a long way and I can smell it all throughout the day when I have sprayed it on. You really do have to like the fragrance to want to wear it everyday. At times I find it can give me a bit of a headache if I wear too much but that being said it's a lovely alternative to lighter fragrances and I do like the smell.
I do find this perfume quite expensive though compared to other perfumes out there. A 100ml bottle will cost you £51 and a 50ml bottle will cost you £40 but it's still a lovely smell.
A bit of a blast from the past, but Acqua De Gio is a favourite golden oldie perfume that I still really like.
Acqua would suggest its very light, but actually I find it is quite a strong fragrance, but fresh and summery.
It is a captivating blend of melon and pears with a hint of hyacinth, jasmine, rose and lily, so it's a really fragrance.
It's the kind of fragrance you want to wear on a warm sunny day, with a skirt and a vest top- it's quite a feminine perfume and it makes you feel all girly !
It is a lighter version of the original Gio, though I haven't seen Gio on the shelves for ages - now that was really, really strong to the point of overpowering !
Acqua comes in a frosted glass bottle with a sophisticated and stylish gold coloured top with spray.
It is only available as an EDT, not a perfume and comes in the following sizes:
1.15oz - 50ml
3.4 oz - 100ml
It is often part of a gift set with a moisturizer, especially at Christmas.
Acqua is available on every beauty counter around the world, so it's easy to find and its always available at the airports too.
Since, I haven't been on holiday for a while and therefore not had the chance to buy it duty, I've recently got some from Boots online.
Boots is currently doing the 100ml version at £50.90 or £41.11 for the 50ml -both sprays.
With the larger bottle, Boots is offering 200 points and 164 points with the smaller one when you buy online - do this with one of the cash back sites and you'll reduce the costs even further.
Overall, a fresh fragrant girly perfume that its perfect for a summer day !
Giorgio Armani - Acqua Di Gio (Mens) is a wonderful scent and gives off a strong masculine scent that reminds me of the summer. It has that nice feel about it. I like to wear it in the summer months when the sun is out, as it seems to belong in this time of year but it can be used anytime anywhere. I first came across this fragrance when one of my mates was wearing it at football. I knew of it before and I heard that it was impressive stuff, but when I smelt it I immediately thought I had to have it. The first thing you come across is the bottle. With a slim-line rectangle shape bottle that is smoothly curved at the sides, Acqua Di Gio gets top marks for its bottle. The bottle is not revolutionary but rather, fits the part. It's stylish, sleek and fits well in the hand giving it no reason not to be given top marks ergonomics wise. The bottle is clear and you can see the clear perfume inside. The top of the bottle is plastic and easy to spray. Acqua Di Gio has got me some compliments, not loads but some. I really think this perfume is deserving of more, and while we're at it, I think I deserve some too. Well, you gotta try lol! I have not heard anyone say they don't like this fragrance, as it is quite popular. Maybe that's a bad thing as I like to have my own scents that set me apart from others but as I can't do this I make sure I get a collection of the best and Acqua Di Gio certainly fits the bill as one of the best. My girlfriend bought me a bottle of Acqua Di Gio at Christmas and she loves the smell of it. She bought it for me as I was going to buy it for myself after Christmas but on Christmas day I was very happy to receive it as a gift. It has a strong smell that seems to last and is great to wear in any occasion whether its at a BBQ, house party, work, or even clubbing. I'm not one in believing that you shouldn't wear particular types of fragrances at certain place
s but sometimes it's good not to overdo the application of the perfume. Of all the locations I think that it would be less suitable would be at work - but as I have said, I would wear this anywhere because it's so lovely. Acqua Di Gio will get you noticed with the ladies. That's a top tip! A bottle of 1.7 oz EDT Spray of Acqua would set you back around £30. I've also tried the Acqua Di Gio shower gel and face moisturiser for after shaving and I can say that they are also great products that add to the perfume. Having an all over smell of Acqua Di Gio is lovely and the feel good factor is there. The shower gel and face moisturiser really compliment the perfume. Acqua Di Gio will definitely get the thumbs up from the girls, so don't disappoint them and make sure this lethal weapon of a perfume is added to your collection. Hope you enjoyed my review of Acqua Di Gio. Liam PS. Acqua di Gio is spelt ACQUA, not AQUA as it is shown by dooyoo.
I don't know about the rest of you guys (and I mean 'guys' in the original, ballsy sense of the word), but isn't it always the same at Christmas? You get around 35 gallons of various after-shaves, colognes, eau de toilettes and general whiffy substances.
It used to be that when you opened your prezzies come Christmas morning, a solitary bottle of Old Spice was about your lot....maybe even some 'splash it all over' Brut. But that's back in the days when men were men and only nancy-boys resorted to girly nonsense like dabbing on fragrances or using hot water to shave.
Nah, a quick splash of ice-cold water and a vigourous rub-down with a crinkly towel usual does me after a scrape at the old whiskery chops.
However, since after-shaves and colognes are gifts that require very little forethought, in common with most men, I have a heavily cluttered shelf creaking and groaning under the combined weight of past Christmas presents.
One of the offenders is a small bottle of ACQUA DI GIO by ARMANI, nothing if not pretentious.
The bottle is pretty ordinary and basic, with rounded edges and frosted glass and ACQUA DE GIO and GIORGIO ARMANI flashed across front and back. Actually, I quite like the design of the bottle - it's quite minimalist and not over-elaborate as some similar products can be.
"Born from the sea, the sun and the earth, and created by a man who embraces nature's contrasts as he finds harmony in them. Inspired by the Mediterranean island haven, Pantelleria, the scent is decidedly masculine and modern with a transparent, aromatic, woody scent."
Aye, right!
The contents of the bottle are clear and almost colourless, with just the faintest hint of pale green to let you know it's not water...or vodka (not a mistake you want to repeat too often). But looks aren't really the most import
ant factor in describing a product of this type, are they?
The most significant factor in deciding whether to buy (or use) a fragrance is the.....erm...fragrance. In other words, what does it smell like?
On opening the bottle and taking a good, long sniff, the first thing to say is it's not over-bearing, it's extremely subtle. This may be a good thing as usually the cheaper, nastier fragrances can be...shall we say...ripe?
However, after a moment or two a fresh and clean, very light citrus scent makes an appearance. It seems a little herbal - something like a pot pourri almost, and there are definite floral tones....I would say jasmine, but don't quote me. There's supposed to be a woody scent to it but I don't really sense it - maybe a touch of pine resin-like quality, but it's very faint.
Hmm, it's a little sweet and flowery for my liking - not particularly masculine at all.
One thing I will say about it though, and that's the staying power it has. Just a tiny dab of this will last all day, even after a hard day's shopping and a hefty session of housework, it still lingers.
I had a look around the shops and saw the 50ml bottle of this in Boots for a penny under thirty quid but I'm sure it's possible to get a better deal than that. I hope so. I wouldn't like to think that whoever gave me this had splashed out that much on some 'man-perfume'.
£30???? If anyone reading this is thinking of buying me something like this for Christmas I'll make a deal with you. Don't bother, and we'll split the cash 50/50....thirty quid for a bottle of smelly stuff, whatever next.
To sum up, It's a nice bottle and it smells OK, but it's a bit expensive. It's also a little bit on the non-macho side of the smelling fresh scale for this reviewer. It might impress your man if you treat him to a bottle of this come Christmas, but person
ally, if I'm going to be given a bottle of anything, it better be a bottle of Belgian beer....Foxsake! I could fly over to Brussels for a beer at that price!
Would I buy it again? - Only if I stood too close to the microwave and frazzled my brains.
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I have to admit that things like perfumes last me a long time. I have a terrible habit of forgetting to put them on so I can certainly get my moneys worth from a bottle of perfume! This is why I was a bit upset when I eventually finished my bottle of Aqua di Gio by Giorgio Armani. It had been with me for *cough, splutter* four years *cough, splutter*. You get emotionally attached to these things you know! So why had I worn this perfume for all this time? Well it all started when I got a free sample in a magazine probably Cosmo or Marie Claire. It was one of the few perfumes that I liked straight away. It had a wonderful light scent that wasn't highly perfumed and smelt refreshing and clean. Perfect for a day perfume. A few months later, when I was going on holiday, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to treat myself at the Duty free. I picked up a 100ml bottle of Eau de toilette for £28 as opposed to the high street price of £36 (supposedly). The packaging is not very noticeable and I remember that I had to ask a member of staff to find it for me. It comes in a light green box with the name written across it in dark green. The bottle itself is also extremely plain. Frosted glass with a gold cap and the name again written in dark green across the bottle. Not very exciting when you think of some other perfume packaging (e.g. Jean Paul Gaultier perfume) so don't expect it to make a fashion statement on your dressing table. The smell itself is very refreshing as I already stated. It definitely smells of flowers but not in an over powering flowery way (it won't knock you dead!) and it also has underlying hints of the sea. I'm sure it smells a bit salty! Please don't let my description put you off, as everyone smells things in different ways! All in all it was a good daytime perfume with a light fresh smell that lasted for most of the day. You could easily replenish your perfume later on in th
e day safe in the knowledge that you wouldn't over do it!
I do like this scent. My Grandmother sent the gift set to me for Christmas. I was pleasantly suprized, to say the least. It's got a subtle but noticable floral scent which wafts beautifully and lasts all day. Also available (as with most perfumes these days) are the body lotion and shower gel, which means you can layer the scent on for maximum effect. The lotion is, however, surprisingly strong and so little is needed. The packaging is a good representation of the perfume inside - light, fresh and attractive. If I catch a whiff of myself when I'm wearing Aqua di Gio, I feel really clean & sexy. good stuff, I can assure you. Aqua di Gio is definitely a young scent. Buy it for your daughters/wives/girlfriends. I'm confident it will be appreciated.
I first discovered Aqua Di Gio about 2 or 3 years ago when out shopping. There was a promotion on at Debenhams, and the sales assistant asked me to try it - I was dubious, as I had never found a perfume that suited me before, but I loved the scent of this one. At that time however I couldn't justify £22 on a bottle of perfume, so I left, dreaming of when I could buy it. After a few hours it had all but worn off, but the scent hadn't changed, so I decided I definitely wanted it. Last Christmas I finally treated myself, and have never regretted it. It's a summery scent, perfect for hot days, and is very light and airy - like a cool spacious room decorated entirely in white and pastel green. It's not cloying or overpowering at all, and is therefore suitable for any occasion. If there's any disadvantage it's that it doesn't last more than a couple of hours, so I do have to reapply it often, but that's a minor complaint. It's just a gorgeous scent, which every woman should try.
This fragrance is very light. Nice, but not very long lasting at all. Superb for the summer, but take the bottle out with you. I know fragrances react differently on different people, so for others is make keep its fragrance for hours. But not in my case. Too be sure before you buy, test it! Make the perfume counter your first stop, then check your fragrance when you get home. If you can still smell it, your laughing. If you can't, you're still laughing because at least you didn't pay for it! Nice packaging, not tooooo expensive. But I'm afraid I wouldn't bother with it again.
Created in 1995 by Giorgio Armani / Smells of freshly cut flowers combinedwith a breath of the air / Floral and fruity /


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When Congress passes a complex law, it usually gives some executive department the authority to make the rules and regulations needed to enforce it. Sometimes the department or agency will make very lax rules, sometimes very rigid ones.
Since all Federal gun laws arise out of the taxing power and the interstate commerce clause of the Constitution, enforcement and rule-making authority is given to the Secretary of the Treasury, who in turn delegates it to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. All three of these general product areas involve taxes, which is why they are lumped together. (Firearms are taxed, but remember that a dealers' and manufacturers' "license fees", are really special occupational taxes, and that the Class III transfer money is really a transfer tax.)
BATF can make rules and regulations, and does, but cannot go beyond the law in doing so. If they do, a court decision will almost always go against them. Of course, they always have to take orders from the Secretary of the Treasury and he from the President, so the rules and regulations can be hard or soft, depending on the policy of the administration.
When the law allows an option (e.g., "The Secretary may permit...") the Secretary in one administration may "permit", and the Secretary in another administration may not "permit".
That is one of the reasons our votes will be so critical this election. If you don't vote, don't complain about what you get.
If the law appears to be wrong, we can work to change it; but complaining about BATF is silly when the law itself is the real issue, not the regulations.
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A Detroit homeowner opened fire on two men who broke into his house early Wednesday, fatally shooting one of the intruders and accidentally wounding his own wife, authorities said.
Mark Smith said he was awakened by the sound of breaking glass around 4:30 a.m. and saw someone's legs coming through his bedroom window on the city's northwest side. One man grabbed him while the other put Smith's wife in a headlock, Smith told The Associated Press.
"I heard her yelling 'Mark! Help!'" Smith said. "I raised my .45 and squeezed off three rounds in his face and he was still coming. I emptied the magazine and he fell on top of me."
im not so sure i would want to be around the wife when the next argument went down. as we all know women never forget... hey buckaroo you remember when you shot me!?
Sounds like he had FMJ rounds, but still 3 45's to the face and still coming. I'd think he was pretty hoped up on something. I bet 1in the middle of his forehead would have been enough
Three 45 rounds to the face and the intruder still kept coming? I think he missed twice and was lucky to have gotten him the third time.
I just hope this doesn't start another "Po' Travon vs dirty, no-good George" fiasco in the lib news.
The homeowner now has another ordeal to face: Potential lawsuit by the perp's family.
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W hate to put bars on the window but what "do" you have to do to get a good nights sleep ?
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Seriously, would be a hard decision for me to make with my wife being that close to the scum bag & the chance of serious injury to her. But, if she were calling on me to help her, guess I'd have to try. Maybe rush him so that I was close enough that I couldn't miss.
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A simple and elegant design with a very important twist …
The Rave's beautifully curved shape is perfect for either gentle or more intense pressure against the G-spot. But – what's more – its creatively sculpted asymmetrical contours allow you to add in a twist and the soft edges stimulate the vagina's most sensitive spots in new and exciting ways!
Plus, the Rave has 10 preset vibration modes for you to choose from, offering a range of speeds and programs for any mood or sensation level. And if you want to nerd out with your vibrator, you can create your own custom vibes with the free We-Connect app! Download the app and get lots of other cool features too. Having long-distance relationship woes? Connect your Rave and you can play together from anywhere in the world. Of course, if you're not keen on digitizing your masturbatory routines, you can use it without the app too!
The Rave's smooth surface and quiet, rumbly vibrations provide a plethora of pleasure possibilities, while the ergonomic design is especially easy and comfortable to hold. The Rave is USB rechargeable, and charges in 90 minutes for 2 hours of continuous vibes.
Material: 100% silicone
Size: 19,3 cm x 3,1 cm
Oh Joy Sex Toy, Volume Two
Oh Joy, Sex Toy: Volume Two is a hefty 328 pages of comics by Erika Moen. This volume collects the second year's worth of content from the weekly comic Oh Joy Sex Toy, covering all kinds of sex, in the form of toy reviews, education pieces, interviews and MORE. With her positivity, terrible puns, and diverse cast, Volume Two is an indispensable resource for anybody exploring comics or their own sexuality. In addition to Erika's work, almost a third of the book is dedicated to other comic artists, adding other unique voices and comics. There's a bunch of bonus stuff too!
The Shotpocket
Finally, a masturbation sleeve made for trans guys that's 100% silicone! Designed for trans folks who have been on testosterone and experienced some growth downstairs. Perfect for solo or couple play, the Shotpocket creates a suction sensation that feels pretty great.
Make sure to wash the Shotpocket after each use, by flipping it inside out and washing it with soap and water or toy cleaner. This sleeve is made from medical grade platinum silicone, that's non-porous, non-toxic and body safe. Each Shotpocket comes in a custom storage pouch.
Available in blue only.
Jewel Butt Plug – small
Dieser mit Strass dekorierte Butt Plug aus 100% Edelstahl, ist so viel mehr als nur eine hübsche Deko für Deinen Hintern. Etwas mehr als 200 Gramm schwer, machen ihn gewichtig genug, um Dir dank dieses substanziellen Drucks, einen extremen Genuss zu bescheren. Seine bemerkenswerte Erscheinung macht Dich Deines Derrieres auf ganz neue Art und Weise bewusst … und der funkelnde Acryldiamant hüllt Dich für Jeden, der Dich mit diesem Schmuckstück erblicken darf, in ein ganz besonderes, verführerisches Licht …!
Material: 100% Edelstahl
Size: 6 x 2,5 cm
Jewel Butt Plug – medium
Dieser mit Strass dekorierte Butt Plug aus 100% Edelstahl, ist so viel mehr als nur eine hübsche Deko für Deinen Hintern. Etwas mehr als 200 Gramm schwer, machen ihn gewichtig genug, um Dir dank dieses substanziellen Drucks, einen extremen Genuss zu bescheren. Seine bemerkenswerte Erscheinung macht Dich Deines Derrieres auf ganz neue Art und Weise bewusst … und der funkelnde Acryldiamant hüllt Dich für Jeden, der Dich mit diesem Schmuckstück erblicken darf, in ein ganz besonderes, verführerisches Licht …!
Material: 100% Edelstahl
Größe: 8,5 x 3 cm
Lelo Hugo
Hugo is a remote-controlled prostate massager that represents an entirely new way to think about prostate pleasure. Use Hugo alone or with a partner, exploring its many sensuous (and saucy!) possibilities.
With its wireless remote control, Hugo is an especially playful companion. And its 2 vibrating motors in the base and tip provide targeted stimulation and even more power for your pleasure. Hugo's medium size and smooth, silky surface make it a good choice for various levels or experience — from adventurous beginners to seasoned anal toy users.
Toy Tip: Hugo can be securely worn while masturbating or during intercourse.
Material: 100% silicone, ABS plastic
Size: 10,4 x 10,7 x 4,1 cm / 8,5 cm (insertable length) / 3,25 cm (diameter)
Eva by DAME
Designed by smart women, this is one smart sex toy. Different from any other toy out there, Eva is brilliant in its simplicity. Designed to give hands-free clit stimulation, Eva's unique flexible arms keep the body of the vibrator in place by comfortably tucking under the wearer's labia.
Eva can be worn during all types of sex play, whether alone or with a partner. It's great for using during penetrative sex or when your hands are busy stimulating other bits! In more adventurous positions, you may need the help of a single finger to hold Eva in place.
Eva is a one-size-fits-many product, and experiences my vary depending on body shape. If you feel like sex toys take away from the moment, Eva may be an especially good choice, since it's small size and wearable design make it subtle and non-intrusive.
The perfect little sex accessory (or sexccessory, if you will!)
Mustang Royale
New from Vixen! The Mustang Royale combines Vixen's top selling Mustang dildo with a luxurious saddle base made entirely of soft, realistic-feeling dual-density VixSkin silicone. When used in a harness, the Royale's base is designed to provide a more comfortable and stimulating experience than toys with standard bases.
Available in vanilla, chocolate or caramel. All come with a dark-purple saddle base.
Size: 16,5 (insertable length) x 4cm
Material: 100% Silicone (Vixskin)
Soft, supple, and sizeable, Maven is made from 100% premium matte silicone and has a firm inner core with a softer exterior surface. Maven's dual-density texture gives it an especially realistic feel, which is combined with a highly realistic design. Maven has a slightly curved shaft that is textured with subtle veins and a sculpted head. Maven's extra length makes it a good choice for using in a strap-on and for experimenting with different positions.
Made in the USA.
Size: 19,7 x 4,1 cm
Material: 100% silicone
Getaway Plus
Designed with optimal G-spot pleasure in mind, the Getaway Plus is smooth, sleek, and features Nomi Tang's signature touch slider to control its multiple speeds. Plus, the user-friendly click button lets you cycle through the 5 different vibration modes.
The pronounced curve of the shaft allows you to put delicious pressure against the front vaginal wall (towards the belly button), and the slight flexibility of the shaft can provide extra comfort during use, especially for those who don't want a completely firm toy.
Its looped handle gives this toy a convenient and easy-to-hold grip, even when your play gets slippery!
Made of 100% medical grade silicone, this vibe is USB-rechargeable, and completely waterproof, making it extremely easy to clean.
Size: 21 x 3,8cm
Material: 100% silicone, hard plastic
Strap & Bound Denim Harness
Made of soft denim, this jean harness is made in Germany!
With its easily adjustable hip belt and leg straps, it's suitable for hips 34-44 cm. All the straps are adjustable with D-rings, making it quick and easy to put on, re-adjust, and take off.
Super comfy and stable, the professional handmade finish looks great and the wide strap of 100% cotton lie lightly and warm against the skin with no pinching or chafing.
This harness holds dildos with wide bases up to a diameter of 4,5 cm. The very stretchy ring is 40mm in diameter, and is NOT removable, so make sure that your dildo's base won't slip through.
This vegan strap-on is easy to take care of. Simply pop it into the machine at 30°C, pull into shape and leave to dry.
Material: 100% cotton, nickel-free metal
Size: fits hips 34-44 cm
Nipple Suckers
If you're like us, you may not love that these nipple suckers are from the "50 Shades of Grey" series …
But – and it's a big BUT – like us, you'll probably appreciate the simple style and silky-smooth feel of these 100% silicone nipple suckers.
Designed to heighten sensitivity to the nipples, these suckers use air pressure to draw blood into the nipples and create a delicious tingling sensation. Even a little bit of suction can provide a surprising intensity.
To use, simply squeeze the bulb and release it over the areolae to create a gentle vacuum that increases size and sensitivity. To ensure a perfect seal, run a bit of water-based lubricant around the rim of each sucker before application.
Length: 5,1 cm
Material: 100% silicone
Plunge Dildo-Paddle
It's a Paddle… It's a Dildo… It's Plunge Paddle: a dildo & paddle in one super design!!!
A paddle for spanking enthusiasts, made from Tantus' own unique formula of 100% Ultra-Premium Silicone. Its rigid yet flexible design delivers a firm touch without exerting too much enery. But the Plunge isn't just a paddle! The Plunge's handle doubles as a dildo with a smooth insertable shaft and bulbous head. The ultimate toy for your toy box.
Size: 15,2 x 7,6 cm
Material: 100% silicone
RodeoH Brief+ Black & Red
RodeoHs are the new way to strap-on. Beyond being stylish and sexy, they're significantly more comfortable than any other harness or strap-on on the market. Slip your RodeoH on like a pair of underwear and even wear it all day! No time is wasted buckling and fastening. Plus, all RodeoH harnesses are designed with a built-in flexible O-ring.
Just like a strap-on, your RodeoH harness should fit snuggly against your body in order to stabilize and control the dildo. For help with sizing, refer to the size and specification charts pictured here. All you have to do is line up your favourite pair of snug fitting underwear with the Red & Blue line under each style to find the perfect fit.
+ Dual Density, Double Layer Fabric.
+ Double Lock Stitching For Added Durability And Longevity.
+ 4,4 cm O-Ring
+ Redesigned Interior For Double Dildo Use.
+ Multiple Vibe Pockets.
+ 4,4 cm Band.
+ 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex.
+ Enhanced Front Design To Stabilize The Toy.
+ Strongest & Most Advanced Style To Date, Offering The Most Control Of the RodeoH Line
+ Made With 100% Love.
Care Instructions: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low.
Cooling & Warming Nip Gloss
What temperature arouses your fiery passions or makes you quiver? Experiment with your senses and test your sensitivity with this cooling and warming Nip Gloss set from Bijoux Indiscrets. Simply paint the gloss onto a nipple and let the sensations unfold…
Set includes 1 cooling gloss and 1 warming gloss.
Bootie Medium
The next size up from Fun Factory's original Bootie plug. For folks who want to up their anal ante or who just want something a little bit bigger.
Whether you're playing alone or with a partner/s, Bootie Medium delivers an intense full feeling, and can also provide some serious prostate or G-spot stimulation.
This plug's flexible silicone base sits reliably between your cheeks and moves with your body for ultimate comfort.
Made of 100% silicone, Bootie is super easy to clean and can be boiled to sterilize.
Size: 9,3 cm x 1,7 – 3,5 cm
Material: 100% silicone
Bnaughty Premium Unleashed
Be playful and explore the possibilities of this 7-function remote controlled bullet vibrator. It can be used to stimulate all of your of external hotspots, working wonders on the clitoris, nipples, perineum, or around the head of the penis. It can also be inserted vaginally, and is a great choice for both solo or partner play.
Its cordless remote control has a range of approximately 3 meters, making this little ditty an especially naughty number to share. So hand over control to someone you trust to do you right!
The battery-operated remote is slim and sleek, with two buttons, one for power, and the other to cycle through the 7 stimulating functions. And the LED screen lights up, making it easy to use when playing in the dark.
Made from hygienic, non-porous materials, the Bnaughty Unleashed Premium is super easy to clean. The bullet is fully waterproof, but don't get the remote wet, as it isn't waterproof.
The Bnaughty Premium Unleashed is one of B Swish's most popular and versatile toys. Nominated in 2012 for the Best New Luxury Product at the "O" Awards, the Bnaughty Premium Unleashed combines effectiveness with creativity.
Batteries included: 1 x 23A 12v, 2 x 1.5N
Size: 6,3 x 2,5 cm
Material: 100% silicone, ABS plastic, Polyurethane coating
Bootie Large
This plug combines serious size with a super comfortable design. A larger version of Fun Factory's bestselling original Bootie, this plug has a strong curve for ultimate prostate or G-spot stimulation. With its flexible base that fits comfortably between your cheeks, the Bootie Large gives you a great way to experience anal fun – BIG TIME.
Size: 11,1 cm and 1,9 – 4,05 cm
Material: 100% silicone
The Genius is the newest buddy of the Europe Magic Wand. Made from silky-smooth silicone, the attachment fits directly onto the metal head of the electric wand and carries its intense vibrations into the body during vaginal or anal play. The Genius's strong curve is great for targeted G-spot or P-spot stimulation, while its contours provide extra sensations for clitoral/external possibilities.
(Europe Magic Wand pictured here is sold separately.)
Size: 14 x 8cm
Material: 100% silicone
Lady Bi
Redefining what it means to be a "lady", Lady Bi lets you please how you want to please.
Lady Bi is soft and strong, with a velvety silicone finish, flexible texture, and two separately controllable motors, one in the shaft and another in the arm.
Compatible for vaginal or anal use, Lady Bi is extremely versatile. With 6 intensity levels and 6 vibration rhythms, this vibe gives you the opportunity to explore a wide range of possibilities.
Perfect for simultaneous clitoral and vaginal stimulation, or for a different sensation, position Lady Bi's vibrating arm on the perineum.
Lady Bi is 100% waterproof and rechargeable, and has a discrete transport locking feature. And the ergonomic loop handle is easy to grip even in the slipperiest situations!
Size: 22,1 x 4,5 cm
Material: 100% silicone, ABS plastic
Union Ring
Let the Union Ring by Rocks Off join you and your favourite squeeze closer together.
Dual powered by two 7 function bullets, the Union delivers double the vibration to tantalise, tease and satisfy both you and your partner's sensitive spots.
With one vertical vibe and another vibe positioned horizontally, this vibrating ring is great for direct stimulation to a partner's clit and for vibration against the testicles or perineum. You can also press the vertical vibe down, laying it snuggly up against the shaft of the penis.
Worn at the base of the penis or behind the balls, this silicone cock ring increases stimulation to the penis.
The Union can be worn on a dildo too, and the same basic principles apply. However you use it, this is one multi-purpose toy!
1 x N battery (included), waterproof
Material: 100% silicone (ring), hard plastic (vibrator)
Size: 13,5 cm total length (with vibrator inserted)
The Lick
Lickaliciously good, this teasing tongue-shaped vibe is designed primarily for clitoral stimulation, but can also be inserted into the vagina. Angle the tongue's elongated tip towards your belly button for a little G-spot action.
With its distinctive shape, the Lick provides both softer contours and firmer surface areas to give you a range of different sensation options. Plus, its removable 7-function vibrator offers you various speeds and programs that will leave you tongue tied!
Waterproof, 1 x N Battery (included)
Material: 100% silicone (tongue sleeve), hard plastic (vibrator)
Size: 13 cm (total length) x 4,2 cm
IROHA+ Soft Touch Vibes
We just can't get enough of the Iroha+ Soft Touch series! Never before was a vibrator so cute and cuddly…
Cuddly, you ask? Yes, that's right… whether you're "cuddling" your new vibe between your legs or just in your hands… you won't want to put it down… like, EVER.
Iroha's unique Soft Touch silicone vibes: Yoru, Tori, and Kushi, have a powerful motor in a fully waterproof design. Tease, squeeze and play with these Iroha vibes to experience an array of newfound intimacies (or just cuddle them…we hear they really like that.)
Covered with an extremely soft silicone that presses gently against the body, these vibes nevertheless boast a strong motor with 5 vibration strengths and 2 rhythm patterns.
Iroha vibes are easy to clean and even have an anti-dust coating, which protects them from picking up dust and lint. Plus, if you do manage to stop touching these cuddly little friends, you can easily charge them by simply placing them in their storage case which doubles as a charger.
The only difficult part is choosing which one to take home! To help you out, here are some things to consider…
Tori is shaped like a bird with a smooth tip for insertable pleasure, making it perhaps the most versatile of the 3 designs.
Kushi features multiple ribs and more defined edges than the other designs, allowing for especially dynamic external stimulation. It also looks like a hedgehog:)
Yoru's open design can be used to effectively tease and squeeze sensitive bits, which can feel whaley nice!
Recharging time is approximately 120 minutes, and continuous running time is approximately 60 minutes. Waterproof (usable under water up to 50cm)
Materials; 100% silicone, hard plastic (PC)
Size (L x W x H): TORI 10,2 x 5 x 4cm / KUSHI 8,8 x 6,1 x 4cm / YORU 9,8 x 5,5 x 4cm
Einhorn Condoms 7er
Condoms that combine social consciousness and seriously cool design. Safer sex has never been this sexy!
Fierce opponents of greenwashing, Einhorn is a new, Berlin-based company with a strong focus on transparency. They are open and honest about how far the condom manufacturing industry has to go when it comes to truly fair and sustainable practices.
From improving working conditions on rubber plantations to setting stricter environmental targets such as the use of alternative fertilizers and minimizing their CO2 footprint, Einhorn has a clear direction for making the world a better place one condom at a time. Plus, 50% of their profits are invested in social and sustainability projects.
The condoms themselves are made of vegan latex and have a nominal width of 54mm. They are bell-shaped with a reservoir tip, giving the head of the penis extra space for a more comfortable fit.
Einhorn condoms come individually wrapped and cleverly packaged in inconspicuous little bags (they look like small chip bags!) . No one will be the wiser, as you ruffle through your rucksack looking for your wallet or a pen! And for that extra special touch, each little bag has been beautifully designed by a local artist.
Check out all the incredible designs!
Read more about Einhorn's fairstainable journey.
Eine Tüte enthält:
* 14 Gramm Kondome (7 Stück)
* Einzeln verpackt
* 1 Gebrauchsanleitung
* Gleitgelbeschichtung (Silicon Base)
* Haltbar bis 4/2020
* 54mm Nominale Breite (Standard Größe)
* 100% Elektronisch getestet
* Naturfarben
* Glockenförmig (etwas geräumiger um die Eichel), mit Reservoir
* 100% Naturkautschuklatex aus Malaysia
* Gezapft in Malaysia
* Designed in Berlin with love
* alle Angaben auch auf der
MIDNIGHT Lace Blindfold
Whatever your game, play it in style with a blindfold that's equal parts kinky and chic.
Part of the Midnight Collection by Sportsheets, this blindfold is made of soft,
inviting fabric with sexy lace detail, while the double straps provide security
and comfort.
And remember that removing the sense of sight heightens the other senses… so you may want to keep some wax play candles nearby… or a wartenberg wheel, anyone?
Material: 56% polyester, 30% polyethylene, 8% polyurethane, 5% elastic,1% spandex
MIDNIGHT Lace Paddle
This paddle's thud is a joy to the ear but soft on the rear, making it a great impact toy for those who are less into pain! More playful than it is punishing, this lightweight paddle is wrapped in soft material to give a cushioning sensation. Adorned in fine black lace, it's super pretty too.
Length: 30,5cm
Material: 51% polyurethane, 32% polyester, 10% fiberglass, 5% nylon, 2% spandex
Überlube makes sex better for everyone by reducing friction, not sensation.
Developed and produced in small batches in Überlube's Chicago-based lab, this silicone-based lubricant is made from simple, body- and condom-friendly ingredients, and is free of parabens, preservatives, petrochemicals, scents, and colors. Überlube's simple ingredient list makes it widely used by people with sensitivities to other lubricants.
Überlube offers long-lasting performance that lets skin feel skin, and it
quickly dissipates when you're finished using it, without leaving a sticky residue.
Überlube works under water, making it great for fun in pools, lakes, and bath tubs.
Unlike many other silicone lube brands, Überlube will not stain clothing or bedding. Any spills can be easily cleaned with detergent and water.
Not only does überlube come is a gorgeous glass bottle, but its measured pumps allow you to dispense the perfect amount of lube every time (even in the dark!).
Überlube was created with sex in mind, but the formula is so pure and
perfected that you can use it for lots of other things too. Visit the Überlube website for style and sport tips!
With a little going such a long way, you can think of überlube as an indulgent treat or a really smart investment. Either way: enjoy!
Luft – königlich
In der schlanken Schönheit steckt eine Achterbahn an Empfindungen. Ein kugeliger Kopf geht in einen schlanken Schaft über und passiert auf dem Weg zur unteren "eirunden" Wölbung eine zarte Schwelle. Ein wahrhaft himmlisches Vergnügen!
Eine Besonderheit bei diesem Toy gibt es noch: seine Form macht es Harnesstauglich. Und schon wieder ergeben sich neue Spielvarianten…
Die königliche Farbpalette: warmer Goldeffekt mit strahlendem Weiß und Blau – wobei sich das Blau bei Erwärmung auf Körpertemperatur nach farblos verändert und darunterliegende "Goldadern" sichtbar werden.
Lieferung in einer silberfarbigen Metalldose, eingeschlagen in schwarzes Seidenpapier, inclusive einer Probe Gleitgel.
Größe: 18cm x 2-3,5cm
Material: 100% Silikon
The Union
The Union let's you and your lover unite like never before…
Available in 3 different sizes, the Union allows you to choose the exact angle of both ends! Thanks to an internal copper wire, the Union is highly bendable and will hold it's shape when adjusted. This feature also helps to support the Union's longer end, preventing it from falling or drooping like many other double dildos.
The Union's flexibility combined with its extra length make it especially ideal for moving back and forth as well as for experimenting with different positions, all the while keeping you and your partner connected.
Another especially nice feature is the Union's removable bullet vibrator. This is no dinky little vibe … it's a 5-speed rechargeable vibe with USB-port! Make your dildo vibrate or use the bullet on its own.
Use the Union without a harness or strap it on for extra support. Either way, Wet For Her's soft silicone surface makes the Union extremely luxurious to the touch and super easy to clean. Plus, the small textured mound at the base of the shaft is designed to give the wearer a little extra stimulation.
Material: 100% silicone, ABS plastic
Size: Small 15 x 2,7 cm / Medium 15 x 3,5 cm / Large 15 x 4,1 cm
Rainbow Flogger
Handmade in New Mexico, USA, this paracord flogger has both static and dynamic balance, which means that it swings super nicely! It produces a stingy kind of pain and leaves beautiful marks.
The Standard Flogger has 38 falls, or if you prefer a heavier and slightly thuddier impact, choose the double falls option.
Both the Standard and Double Floggers have knotted falls, which give the ends of the falls added weight to produce a smoother swing that's easier to aim.
Double Flogger:
Total length: approximately 72cm
Falls' length: approximately 49cm
Handle Circumference: approximately 10,2cm
Standard Flogger:
Total length: approximately 66cm
Falls' length: approximately 45cm
Handle Circumference: approximately 8cm
Vegan "Horsehair" Flogger
Diese Peitsche aus Kunststoffkordeln ist sanft und sinnlich, kann aber auch ganz schön beissend sein wenn sie hart genug geschwungen wird. Sie fühlt sich wie eine Peitsche aus Pferdehaar an, verzichtet jedoch auf jegliche tierische Produkte.
Handgefertgt in New Mexico, USA, aus schwarzen und weissen, entkernten Kordeln, ist diese Peitsche eine wunderbare Alternative zu Lederprodukten aber auch zu den üblichen, veganen Alternativen.
Dilator Set
This Deluxe Dilator Set includes 5 individual 100% silicone dilators, designed by the Sinclair Institute in the USA, for use in conjunction with physician-guided therapy.
Graduated dilators can be used to help treat:
- vaginal tightness
- pain during vaginal penetration, caused by (but not limited to) vaginal atrophy, vaginismus, vulvodinia, vulvar vestibulitis, interstitial cystitis, dyspareunia, vaginal narrowing, and similar gynecological conditions
- burning sensations related to vaginal penetration
- vaginal discomfort following childbirth
- post radiation adhesions
- post-surgical recovery
Vaginal dilators can also be used to help maintain vaginal elasticity and strength, as well as for pelvic floor exercises.
Filou is designed to creatively stimulate your sensitive bits with every curve. With varying diameters to explore and a rounded head that brilliantly targets the G-spot or p-spot, Filou is a great toy for the curious. Made in Dresden by silicone sex toy artist Self-Delve, Filou is a slender gem of a toy packed with possibilities!
Comes in a stylish silver metal box.
Size: 18cm x 2-3,5cm
Material: 100% silicone
Batman Flogger
Handmade in New Mexico, USA, this black & purple paracord flogger has both static and dynamic balance, which means that it swings super nicely! It produces a stingy kind of pain and leaves beautiful marks.
The Standard Flogger has 38 falls, or if you prefer a heavier and slightly thuddier impact, choose the double falls option.
Both the Standard and Double Floggers have knotted falls, which give the ends of the falls added weight to produce a smoother swing that's easier to aim.
Double Flogger:
Total length: approximately 72cm
Falls' length: approximately 49cm
Handle Circumference: approximately 10,2cm
Standard Flogger:
Total length: approximately 66cm
Falls' length: approximately 45cm
Handle Circumference: approximately 8cm
LAID B.1 Stone Plug
The B.1 Anal Plug is hand sculpted from polished Absolute Black Granite. Smooth, hard and heavy, this beautiful stone plug by the designers at Laid is meant to give you the ultimate butt plug experience. Heighten your anal sensations. Nothing is quite like it.
Material: Absolute Black Granite (Gabbro)
Weight:168 gram
Size: 10,5 cm (7 cm insertable length) x 3,5 cm
WE-VIBE Touch
With a deep, satisfying rumble and gentle contours that caress all the right places, the We-Vibe Touch is soft, shapely, and powerful.
The Touch has 8 vibration modes with an easy to use one-button pleasure control. Its sculpted shape makes this clitoral vibe a one-of-a-kind and a favourite amongst many sex toy connoisseurs.
The Touch is 100% waterproof so you can use it in the bath or shower, and its silky-smooth silicone is super easy to clean.
The We-Vibe's carbon-neutral program, rechargeable battery with USB-cable, and recyclable packaging also makes the Touch a great eco-friendly choice. Plus, the rechargeable battery has a low-power alert that tells you when to recharge.
Material: 100% silicone
Size: 10,1 x 4,5 x 3,4 cm
B Ball Uno
For a little bounce in your butt…
The B Ball Uno by Fun Factory has a weighted ball inside that provides a unique rumbling sensation as it bounces and rolls around with your movements.
Get more from the motions of partner sex, with a plug that gives you powerful feedback with every thrust. Feeling like you'd rather lie back and enjoy? Press a powerful vibrator against the B Ball Uno's base, and feel the balls inside respond! Plus, the B BALL UNO is great for adding extra spice to a spanking or just for a silent, secret thrill while you go about your day.
With its slightly tapered tip, the B Ball Uno is shaped for easy insertion. And the narrow and flexible silicone base fits snugly and comfortably between your cheeks and moves with your body, making it great for extended wear too.
Non-porous and easy to clean, this toy is made in Germany using body-safe materials.
Size: 7,3 cm x 1,8 – 3,2 cm
Material: 100% silicone, ABS plastic
Aloe Cadabra Unscented
A pure, premium lubricant made with 95% organic aloe vera, and enriched with a special blend of natural ingredients for a smooth glide, silky feel and unbelievably pleasurable sensation. Feel the difference of a luxurious lubricant that hydrates, invigorates and refreshes – all naturally, with no harsh chemicals.
Experience its moisturizing effects while you play, and its superior conditioning and comfort afterwards.
Aloe Cadabra is rich in essential vitamins and nutrients and pH balanced to ensure harmony with your body. Edible and compatible with all toy materials!
Aloe Cadabra Peppermint Tingle
This is Aloe Cadabra's premium "arousal" lubricant: a peppermint flavored lube that produces a gentle tingling sensation, and is incredibly tasty!
Just as clean and non-sticky as the other lubes in the Aloe Cadabra line, it's made with 95% organic aloe vera, and enriched with a special blend of natural ingredients for a smooth glide, silky feel and unbelievably pleasurable sensation. Feel the difference of a luxurious lubricant that hydrates, invigorates and refreshes – all naturally, with no harsh chemicals.
Experience its moisturizing effects while you play, and its superior conditioning and comfort afterwards.
Aloe Cadabra is rich in essential vitamins and nutrients and pH balanced to ensure harmony with your body. Edible and compatible with all toy materials!
Double Dragon
Double the sensations with 2 vibrating bullets, one on either side of this stretchy silicone ring.
The ring is flexible enough that it can be comfortably worn at the base of the penis's shaft in front of, or behind, the balls. The vibration from the one vibe can give clit stimulation to one partner, while the other vibe targets sensitive parts of the penis, balls, and/or perineum
And, of course, this ring can be worn on a dildo too! The versatile 7-function bullets can also be used separately, giving you even more pleasure possibilities.
6 x AG-13 Batteries (included)
Material: 100% silicone (ring), hard plastic (vibrators)
Introducing the newest member of the New York Toy Collective family: ELLIS! Ellis is a realistic intact dildo with visible foreskin. Ellis is a dual density dildo with a uniquely realistic feel and a strong suction cup on it's base.
Material: 100% silicone
Size: 17,8 x 4,3 cm
Thigh Strap-on
Designed for getting you closer to your partner, the Sportsheets Thigh Strap-on is made of soft neoprene. Comfortable and sturdy, it forms to the body, wrapping around the leg with highly adjustable Velcro straps.
With a reinforced, slightly flexible dildo opening measuring maximum 4cm in diameter, this strap-on fits most dildos.
Free up your hands to do other things!
Material: 90% neoprene, 5% polyester, 2.5% ABS plastic, 2.5% hook and loop
Lily Cup Compact
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The Lily Cup Classic is made of super-soft, light-weight, 100% medical-grade silicone, and is available in two sizes.
The Lily Cup Classic is suitable for your lightest to heaviest flow days, and can be worn for up to 12 hours. With its slopped top, it is designed to sit comfortably in the vagina and provide an effective seal. This model also features a lipped rim that reduces the risk of leakage during use, and minimises the chance of spillage when removing the cup.
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Investors Pile Into Physical Silver
The Financial Times put out a nice piece on silver mania today. Here's an excerpt, along with a very informative infographic. Emphasis added.
"Silver's hot. People want it. People don't want to have money in the bank," says Eric Streiner, the shop's manager. Buyers include everyone from "business executives to lunatics", he adds.
Why would people want constantly-eroding dollars in their bank account? When you account for inflation and taxes on the pitiful interest earned, the appeal of precious metals is obvious. More on that here.
Nowhere is the unbridled enthusiasm for silver clearer than at the level of coins and small bars – the type of product most accessible to smaller investors. All the world's top mints are selling silver coins at record pace: the US Mint has sold 12.4m ounces of silver American Eagles in the first three months of the year – equivalent to about 6 per cent of quarterly global mine output.
In Q1, US Mint sales accounted for 6% of total global mine output. That is a staggering amount of investor demand. It should serve as a warning to the Fed and Treasury. Rest assured, they'll ignore it and continue on with business as usual.
The FT also put together this excellent infographic. The bottom-left chart shows sales of U.S. Silver Eagles. Talk about a ramp...
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THEY were guilty as charged yesterday – on a collective 63 counts.
Booi Makhubela, 50, and his son Rodgers, 26, from Alexandra, stood up, sombre and in unison, to face their fate in the Johannesburg High Court.
Judge Ronald Sutherland
found Booi guilty of:
l 14 counts of rape;
l Six of robbery with aggravated circumstance;
l Nine of kidnapping; and
l One of robbery.
Rodgers was found guilty of:
l 12 counts of rape;
l Seven of robbery with aggravated circumstances;
l Two of kidnapping; and
l One of robbery
As he handed down judgment
, Judge Sutherland described the pair as "critically compromised" as he rejected all their respective testimony.
The judge said Booi had taken a "leadership role in instructing his companions", luring the victims into a false sense of security as they boarded his minibus taxi and making the complainants "accessible to his accomplices".
He concluded that the father "played an active role in facilitating the rapes", and the fact that he left his accomplices with the victims on two separate occasions "does not exonerate him from the crimes".
Judge Sutherland validated the duo's modus operandi and called their crime spree a "planned operation".
The judge examined, among others, the following key evidence to arrive at his judgment:
l That the sex workers (as claimed by the Makhubelas) sought to extort a high fee from them was implausible, "even more spectacular are those who parted on good terms – why would they later lay charges?
(The Makhubelas had testified that the women were seeking revenge because they had refused to pay the women more money than was initially charged).
l That all 10 complainants have denied having consensual sex with the accused;
l That nine out of 10 complainants invented an elderly person was improbable;
l That all 10 women who had never met each other could share similar striking stories;
l That the complainants' version was collaborated by either a witness, medical reports and police officers; and
l That the modus operandi was strongly established.
"The 10 complainants' versions are collaborated and accepted.
"Your testimonies are rejected as improbable. I therefore find you guilty as charged," Judge Sutherland said.
Both defence counsels submitted to the judge that they would be bringing a witness tomorrow before sentencing was passed.
Booi's wife, who is Rodgers's mother, will be called in to testify in mitigation of sentence.
The two accused have no previous convictions.


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(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimos have released the following players:
Reed Anderson (FB – Non-import)Harry Coleman (LB – Import)Dobson Collins (WR – Import)Mitch Erickson (OL-Import)Yamon Figurs (WR-Import)John Goebel (RB – Import)Brett Haenni (RB-Non-Import)Evan Harrington (FB-Import)Pete Ittersagen (DB-Import)Ko Quaye (DL-Import)Cordarol Scales (WR-Import)Almondo Sewell (DL-Import)Corey Woods (OL – Import) The Club also announced that offensive lineman Joel Bell has been placed on the 9 game INJ list. Bell suffered an ankle injury in Thursday night's game against the BC Lions.
In announcing the moves, Eskimo General Manager Eric Tillman says, "This is always an emotional day as our decisions impact the lives of many quality young men. It's important to emphasize that several of today's moves are transitional and we will add some players to our practice roster soon".


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I will be signing and doing a Q&A this SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 at FOREST CITY COMICON in London, Ontario http://forestcitycomicon.ca
I will be SIGNING at 11:30 am and at 4pm.
My Q&A will be at 2:30
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Thursday, July 6, 2017
ROYAL CITY 90's VARIANT COVERS Announced!
As announced at PITCHFORK today, the 2nd arc of ROYAL CITY will feature 90's tribute covers by a great collection of artists including Jeffrey Brown, Emi Lenox, Dustin Nguyen, Nate Powell and Ray Fawkes.
Issue 6, shipping in October will be the first part of the 2nd story arc and it will feature a tribute to SONIC YOUTH'S GOO by Jeffrey Brown. Issue 7 will be Emi's WEEZER homage and #8 will be HOLE by Nate Powell.
This new arc takes a major shift as the story jumps back to the year 1993 and we follow the last week in the life of Tommy Pike! Meet the Pike siblings when they were all just teenagers in the 90's and the tragedy that will come to haunt their family is still in the future.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
I will be at San Diego Comicon this year from THURSDAY JULY 20 to SATURDAY JULY 22.
Dark Horse Comics will be selling a COMICON EXCLUSIVE version of Black Hammer #1 with a great new cover by FABIO MOON (above). I will also be handing out EXCLUSIVE ROYAL CITY PLAYLIST PRINTS at the TRAVELLING MAN COMICS Booth on Saturday.
A couple of big announcements, regarding some surprise new projects, will be made at the show as well!
4–5pm IMAGE SIGNING w/Dustin Nguyen
3:00pm - 3:50pm: SIGNING: DARK HORSE BOOTH w/ FABIO MOON
11am–12pm IMAGE SIGNING w/Scott Snyder
2:00pm - 2:50pm SIGNING: DARK HORSE BOOTH
4pm - 5pm - Signing at Simon and Schuster booth
4pm - 5pm - Signing at Simon and Schuster booth
Friday, June 9, 2017
Announcing DESCENDER DELUXE HARDCOVER EDITIONS!
Deluxe Hardcover format - 7.25" x 10.875"
"Your new sci-fi obsession is here, and its name is Descender..." - Entertainment Weekly
Young Robot boy TIM-21 and his companions struggle to stay alive in a universe where all androids have been outlawed and bounty hunters lurk on every planet. Written by award-winning creator, Jeff Lemire, Descender is a rip-roaring and heart-felt cosmic odyssey. Lemire pits humanity against machine, and world against world, to create a sprawling epic.
Collecting issues #1-16 of Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth, Trillium) and Dustin Nguyen's (Little Gotham) critically acclaimed, bestselling new science fiction series in deluxe oversized hardcover format featuring extensive never before seen behind the scenes material
Friday, May 12, 2017
Toronto Comic Arts Festival This Weekend!
I will be appearing at TCAF, The Toronto Comics Arts Festival, this weekend May 13-14. I'll be set up at THE MASONIC TEMPLE at 888 Yonge Street in downtown Toronto, across from the Reference Library along with many other Image Comics creators.
I also did one of the official posters for the show this year (above) and will be signing and selling books, prints, original artwork form my new book Roughneck, and Descender T-Shirts.
There will also be a SECRET PATH spotlight panel with me SUNDAY at 4pm at Forest Hill Ballroom, Marriott Bloor-Yorkville.
Monday, April 3, 2017
ROUGHNECK A new Graphic Novel Out April 18
My new original graphic novel, ROUGHNECK will be released April 18 from Simon & Schuster Canada and gallery 13 Book is the U.S.!
From the New York Times Bestselling author of Essex County, Descender, and The Underwater Welder comes an all-original graphic novel about a brother and sister who must come together after years apart to face the disturbing history that has cursed their family. Derek Ouellette's glory days are behind him. His hockey career ended a decade earlier in a violent incident on ice, and since then he's been living off his reputation in the remote northern community where he grew up, drinking too much and fighting anyone who crosses him. When his long-lost sister Beth shows up, on the run from an abusive boyfriend, the two escape to a secluded hunting camp in the woods. There, living off the land, they reconnect with each other, the painful secrets of their past, and their Cree heritage...and start to heal. But Beth's ex-boyfriend is hunting them. As he circles closer, he threatens to shatter this newfound peace and pull both Derek and Beth back into the world of self-destruction they've fought so hard to leave behind. Touching and harrowing, this is a deeply moving and beautifully illustrated story about family, heritage, and breaking the cycle of violence.
Friday, March 3, 2017
Ryan Gosling, Ken Kao and Anonymous Content will produce the Best-Selling Graphic Novel 'The Underwater Welder' from Award-winning Cartoonist Jeff Lemire
The New York Times Bestseller from Top Shelf/IDW has been Optioned for a Feature Film
THE UNDERWATER WELDER, is the mind–bending graphic novel written by critically acclaimed, award–winning cartoonist, Jeff Lemire, and published by Top Shelf/IDW.
Ryan Gosling, Ken Kao and Anonymous Content will produce the film.
The New York Times bestselling graphic novel details a man in the dangerous profession of underwater welding, who has a supernatural encounter at the bottom of the sea.
Jeff Lemire, Chris Staros (Editor–in–Chief, Top Shelf), and Ted Adams (CEO and Publisher, IDW Publishing) are attached as executive producers.
The deal was brokered on Jeff Lemire's behalf by Angela Cheng Caplan of the Cheng Caplan Company, Inc. and Allison Binder, esq. of Stone, Genow, Smelkinson, Binder & Christopher, LLP, and on Top Shelf/IDW's behalf by Tuvyah Aronoff of Schwell Wimpfheimer & Associates.
About IDW
IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OCTQX: IDWM) is a fully integrated media company, which includes publishing, games, entertainment, and the San Diego Comic Art Gallery.
IDW Publishing's comic book and graphic novel catalog includes some of the world's most popular entertainment brands, including Transformers, My Little Pony, Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters, and Disney's classic characters. At IDW's core is its commitment to creator-owned comics including 30 Days of Night, Locke & Key, Wormwood, Ragnarök, V-Wars, and Archangel by bestselling sci-fi author William Gibson.
IDW Publishing is also home to the acclaimed and award-winning imprints; Top Shelf, The Library of American Comics, Yoe! Books, and Artist Editions, showcasing the greatest original art ever published in American comic books.
IDW Entertainment serves as the worldwide distributor of Wynonna Earp airing on the Syfy Channel in the U.S. and is producing BBC America's Dirk Gently, based the best seller by Douglas Adams starring Elijah Wood and Sam Barnett.
About Waypoint Entertainment
Waypoint Entertainment is a film and television development, production, and finance company with a slate that includes: Scott Cooper's Hostiles starring Christian Bale and Rosamund Pike; Martin Zandvliet's The Outsider starring Jared Leto; Shane Black's detective thriller The Nice Guys starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling; Woody Harrelson's Lost in London starring Harrelson, Owen Wilson, and Willie Nelson; and Terrence Malick's Song to Song starring Ryan Gosling Michael Fassbender, Natalie Portman, Cate Blanchett, and Rooney Mara.
About Anonymous Content
Founded in 1999 by Managing Partner Steve Golin, Anonymous Content is a leading management and Film, TV and Commercial production company.. Anonymous Content's clients have been recognized with Academy Awards®, Emmys®, Golden Globes®, Tony Awards®, Pulitzer Prizes® and other prestigious awards. The company's award-winning Film & TV division boasts many commercially successful and critically-acclaimed works, including BABEL, WINTER'S BONE, BEING JOHN MALKOVICH, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, 50 FIRST DATES, , THE REVENANT and Best Picture Academy Award winning SPOTLIGHT. The company's TV slate includes "True Detective" (HBO), "The Knick" (Cinemax), "Mr. Robot" (USA Network), "and "Berlin Station" (EPIX), as well as upcoming titles "13 Reasons Why" (Netflix), "The Alienist" (TNT), and "Maniac" (Netflix). Through its Commercial work, Anonymous Content is also the driving creative force behind countless top brands, including Prada, Nike and Coke. In 2016, Anonymous Content received a substantial minority investment from Emerson Collective, the organization founded and run by Laurene Powell Jobs, to allow the firm to expand its production offerings in socially-relevant content aimed at inspiring change.
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Guillermo Del Toro's Pacific Rim Gets an Official Synopsis
For months we've had to be content to characterize Pacific Rim rather vaguely, and lamely, as Guillermo del Toro's robots-versus-monsters film. Now, however, Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have remedied that with the release of the first synopsis for the eagerly anticipated sci-fi epic:
When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity's resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes — a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi) — who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind's last hope against the mounting apocalypse.
Directed by del Toro from a script by Travis Beacham (Clash of the Titans), Pacific Rim stars Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy), Idris Elba (Thor), Rinko Kikuchi (The Brothers Bloom), Charlie Day (Horrible Bosses) and Ron Perlman (Hellboy). It's set to open May 10, 2013.
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Texas Longhorns lose series opener against Kansas State
A nightmare of a season continued Friday night for Texas, which lost to Kansas State, 3-2, after the Wildcats benefited from a two-out, two-run triple in the eighth inning.
Star closer Corey Knebel was suspended for the game because of an unspecified violation of team rules. It's his second suspension this season.
The Longhorns (23-21, 5-14) haven't won a conference series this year.


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By Kevin Kelley
Fairview Park
Morton Park will be getting new playground equipment this summer, thanks to a state grant.
The $55,000 grant comes from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and ODNR's director, James Zehringer, personally visited city officials on Feb. 18 to present the grant. The city will contribute about $19,000 for the equipment.
"One of the things that Gov. (John) Kasich has always stressed is, How do we get more kids outside and enjoying the great outdoors?" Zehringer said during the presentation at the Gemini Center.
The new equipment will be compliant with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Zehringer noted, meaning children with physical disabilities will be able to utilize the new playground.
"We really appreciate the opportunity to help with this project," Zehringer said.
Zehringer also credited Fairview Park development administrator Matt Hrubey for submitting a well-written grant application.
"Updating Morton Park is vital to the community as it caters near exclusively to a key demographic in the city: children ages 3 to 12," the application stated. Morton Park is located at the intersection of West 223rd Street and Morton Avenue.
Mayor Eileen Patton and Recreation Department Director Kenn Kaminski were joined during the presentation by several area youths spending a snow day at the rec center.
Patton told the boys she expected them to be at Morton Park when the equipment is installed.
The mayor said the project would not have been possible without the state's help.
The new playground equipment will be installed this spring or summer, Kaminiski said. Usable playground equipment currently at Morton Park will be reinstalled at Grannis Park, which is located off West 202nd Street.
The Morton Park project was one of 90 funded, out of 129 applicants, as part of the state's NatureWorks grant program. NatureWorks projects are funded through a Ohio Parks and Natural Resources bond issue that was approved by Ohio voters in November 1993.
Zehringer said the ODNR has three main responsibilities – to promote and update the state's parks, to improve water quality and to ensure that oil and gas development is done safely.
With regard to the last objective, Zehringer noted that oil and gas drilling in Ohio began 150 years ago, in days of little regulation.
Last week, a spokesman for Gov. Kasich told The Columbus Dispatch that the governor does not support hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," in state parks. Hydraulic fracturing is a process used to extract underground oil and natural gas.
Also last week, an August 2012 ODNR memo outlining a plan to market fracking in state parks came to light. The memo, uncovered by the Ohio Sierra Club, discussed how the oil and gas industry could overcome opposition from environmental groups and legislators.
A 2011 state law allowed fracking in state parks, but a commission required under the law was never formed by the governor.
Zehringer told West Life that Ohio's rules on well construction, a step in fracking required to protect groundwater, are the most stringent in the nation. He also asked people with concerns about the safety of fracking to be sure to get the facts.


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Odd question, I know. But think about it for a moment - what is the worst thing that has happened to you?
Here are a few of the worst things that have happened to me -
* I was hit by a car when I was about six years old. I ran across the street without looking both ways and was struck by a car. My mother was on the other side of the street and saw it happen.
* Soon thereafter, I was bitten by a dog. I was out riding my bike with my brothers and a dog at a local gas station broke the chain that was holding it and bit me on my right butt cheek. Ouch.
* I hit my head on a cement block one summer when I was at camp. I was knocked unconscious and suffered a concussion. I spent two days in the hospital.
* I seriously contemplated suicide after breaking up with someone who meant the world to me. My despair was so deep that I carried a bottle of aspirin with me 24 hours per day for a week or two, so that I'd be ready if "the right moment" presented itself.
* My father passed away in 2001.
* In 2008, my daughter was diagnosed with an illness that she will deal with for the rest of her life.
There are certainly a few other things that are a little too personal to write in such a public place.
But this short list will suffice for the moment.
What I have learned as the years of my life have passed is that every single one of my worst moments has served as a means through which I can help someone who is facing a similar challenge.
The lessons I learned while sitting with my father during his last weeks, days, and hours have helped me to listen, to offer comfort, and to be quietly and persistently present when people I know go through the loss of their parents and other loved ones.
The time I spent crouched on my bed in the middle of the night during my sophmore year in college, crying into my pillow, clutching that bottle of aspirin has helped me to comfort other people when they are feeling the agony of abandonment and wallowing through the deep waters of shame.
My daughter's battle with her illness is helping me support another mother whose son has received the same diagnosis. I'm encouraging her to cry, to journal, to mourn the loss of her old life, and to gradually move into a place of accepting the new constellation of their family and the new ways in which they must live their lives. Mostly, I'm listening to her story, reading her words, and encouraging her to feel everything she's feeling, say what she needs to say, and not feel guilty for any part of this painful process.
Don't get me wrong; I wish I hadn't suffered through any of these terrible times. At one point when my daughter was in the hospital back in 2008, my husband told one of the doctors that he was grateful for the compassionate and competent care she was receiving. One part of me agreed with him - I too was grateful that she was being taken care of so well, but most of me wished I had never met any of those people. I wished that she had never gotten sick and that we had never had to darken the door of any hospital, ever. I wish my father hadn't been diagnosed with lung cancer. I wish there could have been an easier and gentler way for that guy to have released me from our relationship - other than me seeing him with someone else and knowing that it was more than just two friends hanging out together. I wish none of that had happened to me.
But if we must suffer, and it seems that we all must suffer at some point in our wild, precious, and short lives, we should do so with the expectation that these lessons, these tears, these sorrows, these heartbreaks will make us more compassionate, less judgmental, more honest, less selfish people.
Someone once said something like: Treat everyone you meet with tenderness, for everyone is fighting a great battle.
We've all got something.
We've all suffered deeply.
We all continue to suffer.
May we all be willing and able to convert our worst moments, the worst things that happen to us, into places from which we reach out in service and compassion, with both sympathy and empathy, offering the priceless gift of our attentive presence to everyone around us, because we are all either in the midst of or looking back at one of the worst things that has ever happened to us.
The Apostle Paul wrote it this way: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.


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Data Sense: 2013 predictions on the mark
January 2, 2014
Since its inception in May, this column has focused on using the best available data to make predictions about indicators that are important to the local economy. We made several predictions in 2013, encompassing topics such as sales tax revenues, gasoline prices, population levels and electricity consumption levels. Now that we've rung in the New Year, it's a good time to take a look back at a few of these predictions to see how we did.
In our May column, we looked at sales tax revenues through March and made a best guess about where we'd end up by year end. The City of Craig Sales Tax Report for March 2013 indicated that the year-to-date collection total was $814,648. Based on this, we predicted 2013 annual sales tax collections would be $3.75 million and that year-to-date sales tax collections through September 2013 would be $2.69 million.
The September 2013 tax report is now available. It shows that year-to-date sales tax collections through September were actually $2.61 million. That means that the May forecast for year-to-date sales tax collections through September was $84,000 higher than the actual. That's a difference of around 3 percent, which indicates that the forecast was very accurate. Incidentally, based on the latest data, the expected 2013 sales tax total is now $3.64 million, a 3.6 percent increase from 2012.
In our June column, we looked at gasoline prices. According to gas prices provided by OPIS, a comprehensive data set of U.S. retail fuel purchases that is updated daily with new data from roughly 100,000 gas stations and convenience stores across the country, the average price of a regular gallon of gas in Craig was $3.94 per gallon on June 6. Given the local gasoline price history and the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) crude oil price forecast, we predicted that average gasoline prices in December 2013 would fall to $3.52 per gallon. Turns out, this prediction was also very accurate. According to GasBuddy.com, average gasoline price on Dec. 31 in Craig was $3.49 per gallon.
It is important to periodically assess past predictions to see how accurate they were. This process helps us understand and improve future predictions. Of course, the ultimate goal is to always make the most accurate predictions possible based on the best available data.
Brandon Owens is an independent contractor for Yampa Valley Data Partners (YVDP), a regional nonprofit organization serving Moffat and Routt counties. YVDP's mission is to strengthen our communities through collaborative partnerships and by providing relevant, timely, accessible data to decision makers. Visit yampavalleydatapartners.com


text: Google TV will be getting OnLive gaming support very soon, and in preparation of this monumental event, users can now start spectating these live games via the OnLive Viewer app. OnLive is a popular cloud gaming service that streams high-end console video games straight to your screen without the need for high-end hardware. Cloud based gaming is considered by many to be the future of gaming and will free gamers from hardware restraints and allow for a truly unified mobile gaming experience across various platforms. It's only fitting that the OnLive service be coming to Google TV, as GTV has been working hard on bringing on-demand multimedia to your TV, and what better addition than on-demand gaming.


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Please Help - What Kind Of Stamps To Use For Fondant?
Baking By sugarsugar Updated 26 Feb 2006 , 9:23am by Lazy_Susan
Hi there,
First post here - I just found the forum this weekend and love it already.
I'm hoping that you will be able to help me - I've seen some lovely cookies that are covered in fondant, and have a "stamped" initial or name. I would like to try this technique, and understand that a stamp is used - pressed into the fondant before it starts to dry. What I'm wondering is if there is a certain kind of stamp you need to get? Or, can you use any of the ink-style stamps that you can get at, say, a scrapbooking store? I'm going to be going shopping in the morning, and it would be really helpful if I knew what I should be looking for.
Thanks so much for your help!
Hi and welcome to CC!! You're gonna love it here. There are tons of fabulous people with endless amounts of information.
I've never made the cookies that you are talking about but I'm sure you will get your answer from someone who knows There aren't too many people on this time of night but there will be lots more people here shortly.