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For this edition of Inside the Vault, meet artist, Josh Jones. He is the Lead Character Artist on Fallout 3. Josh is also our resident motion capture specialist — he also spends much of his time fine tuning our animation system.
What's your job at Bethesda?
Lead Character Artist. I split my time between meetings and animation work. I also work a great deal with character rigging and other technical aspects of character art production.
What other games have you worked on?
10th Planet, Redguard, Morrowind, Bloodmoon, and Oblivion. Bloodmoon was the first game I worked on from start to finish; I only made modest contributions towards the previous titles.
What is the best part about being an artist? The worst part?
The best part? I get paid to be creative. The worst part? It's hard to appreciate your work when you're painfully aware of its flaws and inadequacies that 99% of people will never notice. We artists are always striving for perfection, but the reality of schedules means that we never get to put as much love and attention to detail as we would like.
How did you get into the industry? Do you have any tips for breaking in?
I sent my animation reel and resume around to tons of companies before finally accepting a job at Media Technology Ltd., the former parent company of Bethesda Softworks. My first position was in a sister division of Bethesda working on cinematics for 10th Planet and Redguard among other things. This was back in 1997 when my computer animation experience was limited to Alias PowerAnimator and 3d Studio DOS.
My tips for breaking into the industry: be persistent and patient. Constantly work on your artwork and refine your skills. Seek out internships. Going to a school with a strong program in digital art will help considerably, but a degree means nothing if you don't have the talent and skill set to back it up. Make sure your portfolio and animation reel is polished. Have a website to display your work. Make sure the website is easy to navigate and professional looking.
What is it like working here?
Very busy. There is always some sort of problem that needs solving, but that's what keeps this job fresh and interesting.
Ever play the Fallout games?
What is your favorite type of game to play?
I enjoy a wide range of games from shooters to RPGs to sandbox games like The Sims.
What is your favorite game from the past year?
Hmmm. I've mostly been catching up on games that have been out for awhile. Of the ones I've played recently, Half-Life 2 stands out as being the most fun.
What games are you looking forward to?
Aside from Fallout 3? Team Fortress 2, Spore, and Mass Effect to name a few.
What are your hobbies and interests?
I don't have too much time for hobbies right now. My two daughters see to that! But I do enjoy following politics, reading non-fiction and fiction, and of course playing games when I get the chance.


text: All of my sketches I have found randomly scattered on the internet. I did not make them and if you are the designer of these sketches I would love to put who made them so the credit is passed on to the artist. Just wanted to share all the ones i found because I know we all love sketches, expecially when we are stuck !!

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Kiss the Dead (Anita Blake)
by Laurell K. Hamilton
Review by Harriet Klausner
Berkley Hardcover ISBN/ITEM#: 9780425247549
Date: 05 June 2012 List Price $27.95 Amazon US / Amazon UK
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There is a new movement going around vampire circles that has many fledglings free from being tied to a master. The current Vampire system is critical to keep vamps in line and protect one another. However, an old world master, Benamin, breaks the cultural code by creating newbies without demanding the blood oath of allegiance from the newcomers.
U.S. Marshal Anita Blake, Vampire Executioner, questions one of the liberated vamps in an interrogation room over the case of an underage human minor. A fifteen years old girl requested to be transformed into a vampire; taking her even if she asked for this is considered kidnapping and attempted murder under the American legal code. Barney finally breaks under the intense scrutiny and gives Anita an address. Anita knows his willingness to offer information to her is a trap to execute her.
Blake leads a team to the location where the teenager is held and hears the girl screaming. When they open the door, they are taken aback with the nightmare inside; besides the rescued teen, there are recently changed children, soccer moms, and grannies. The unit prepares to transport the group to jail. Some try to escape while others are killed. Knowing there are more clusters like this out there, Anita employs psychological torture to obtain the "safe" houses so that the vamps inside are killed.
At the same time that Anita works the non-blood-oathed vamp investigation, in her personal life she has qualms about having eighteen-year-old Sin as a lover. The major bump in her relationships is Asher the old world vampire who is jealous of anyone he loves who shows interest in anyone else. Anita and her live-in lovers were-leopards Nathanial and Micah go to the Circus Nightclub to spend time with her vampire lover Jean-Claude the master of the City of St. Louis while Asher fights with his male lover. She ends up caught in the middle of the argument and Asher injures her. Jean-Claude strongly suggests he leave the city to become master elsewhere, but he knows how much he will miss his lover of hundreds of years. Meanwhile a rogue vampire plans to destroy Anita and anyone in her inner circle.
The latest Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter urban fantasy (see Hit List and Bullet) is one of the best books in the long running series as there is better equilibrium between her law enforcement work as a Preternatural Unit U.S. Marshal and her personal life. That balance makes for a strong storyline in which the horrid fledgling hunting contrasts with the sensual lovemaking scenes. The former showcases the toughness of the heroine who feels for the victimized changed without choice, but also knows what she must do; the latter displays a woman at peace with herself as she accepts her multiple vampire and shapeshifter lovers as part of her natural duality. Ergo she's greatly matured from the days when she believed the only good supernatural was a dead supernatural. However, even as she has matured, Asher's rage over his inability to accept her multiplicity has caused the heroine unneeded issues and severe injuries at a time she works a difficult case; making matters worse for her and Jean-Claude as they both love the angry vamp.
The investigation is top rate as Anita uses enhanced interrogation techniques that would horrify most people to obtain needed information. Diligent she also knows what she must do; but she does not like it as the victims deserve better.
Readers will appreciate Kiss The Dead as the unparalleled Laurell K. Hamilton proves she is still at the top of the urban fantasy game.
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text: Sorry if this has been asked before. I've been playing mixed doubles. My partner has a weaker second serve, and unfortunately as a result, the returner will ocassionally send a forehand screaming directly at me. I can block some of them, but others are simply to fast. Luckily, I have Cat Woman reflexes at the net and haven't been hit yet. I know the returner(s) is not aiming malaciously and just taking advantage of the opportunity (so I think). My question: Is it wrong to hit directly at the net person? -Jennifer


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Letter from HIRAM POWERS to GEORGE PERKINS MARSH, dated May 2, 1862.
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Letter from HIRAM POWERS to GEORGE PERKINS MARSH, dated May 2, 1862.
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My Dear Friend Marsh
I had rather that Mrs Marsh would come late than early--as I have a bust engaged within the next two or three weeks--and I dare say, that this would be quite as convenient to her and to you --
I take it, that you are not in earnest about a dinner of "100 plates" -- The bare mention of such a thing, would frighten our Daughter if not our Son in Law--but if you could give them a comfortable little family dinner--I know how much they would enjoy it --
I fully share in your apprehensions about the coming events at York Town -- I do not doubt the will of the Commanding Officer, but as he is yet an untried man on so large a scale, I feel pokerish about his judgement and ability -- A sudden dash--in an unexpected quarter--might prove most disastrous -- Indeed there has been a sortie, but we do not know much about it. The Rebels claim a success! -- And at Corinth, there has been greater loss, I doubt not, than has been acknowledged --
We now hear that the Merimac burst one of her guns--and on that account was obliged to put back -- -------------------------------- Page -------------------------------- I am a full believer in Divine Providence. We cannot look ahead with any Certainty but if we look back, we shall see, that we have suffered no unnecessary disasters. The election of Buchannan was a a necessary evil--and so were the atrocities in Kansas -- The Dred Scott decision was a God send -- Firing on Sumpter--was, every shot worth its weight in gold to us, and Bulls run, was another kick on the right spot to the sleeping north--and yet with all this, I am afraid, that we are not fully awake--we are not even now--quite convinced that the South is not in jest--only joking with us, in a rough--but playful manner! -- And our fear is, that we may do something to offend our "Southern Bretheren" There are still among us, many law loving people--who insist--that in dealing with Rebels--we should do nothing--not distinctly provided for--in so many words by the Constitution!
Perhaps--in the Divine Providence--there will be found (pardon me for levity) a few more kicks--just to hasten up--northern determination, or it may be, that southern boots of northern manufacture--are now too much worn to be serviceable, and that our backs are to feel the soothing blandishments of the nigger drivers cat o' nine tails. -- Depend upon it--that we shall suffer no more than is necessary in the Divine Providence--for our good -- For--we have danced to the Southern fiddle -------------------------------- Page -------------------------------- these fifty years or more, and it is but right that we should pay the fiddler -- "Every evil has its penalty inscribed upon it" Bad habits are diseases, and much medicine and long suffering are required for a cure -- We have lain with the Devil--broke our fast with him, and in every manner enjoyed his fello[w]ship, acknowledging him as master of the house--and at last, thinking himself--Master indeed, he proposes to divide it with us--taking to himself the front parlour and doors--and giving to us the back rooms and a round about way to the street -- To be sure--he says--while you behave well--with my permission--you may use the front passages--but not otherwise -- In vain we plead, that this arrangement would be very inconvenient--and unfair -- His reply is--"If you dont like it, help yourselves" and in the end, I think we shall help ourselves -- Thus far we have respected the furniture, but we are coming to our proper senses pretty fast. The ebony and mahogany will soon have a smashing up if I am not greatly mistaken -- It will cost us dear--but I think I can see the finger of God in it -- Slavery is doomed --
With love from us all, I am ever affectionately yours,
H. Powers -- note:Florence note:May 2d 1862.
P.S. Our Florence--says that your Carrie is "so much afraid of any thing--not in strict conformity to the rules of the school" (over -------------------------------- Page -------------------------------- We have a piece of news which gives me apprehensions -- The French Ministers visit to Richmond -- I take it for granted that the object of the visit is known to or at least suspected by our Government--and that it has little or nothing to do with "Tobacco"
Is it possible, that France has offered her mediation--and we have accepted it? I can hardly think so. But hints have been thrown out, by Washington correspondents of some new--and "grand political movement" Are we about to offer terms to the rebels? and after all that has passed--invite them back to the union? Is the north about to cry--"enough"? -- It is possible that the President of the United States and his officers may do so, for we have seen what Presidents and executives have done--(ProSlavery Presidents and executives) and it may be, that we are to have another example of Presidential Southern sympathy! -- -- -- It is said of musk--that a single grain is sufficient to taint the atmosphere of the largest hall for 30 years. Possibly--we are destined to prove (in the Divine Providence) that the leaven of proslavery--is in the blood of even President Lincoln--and this may have been reserved for the last, and dieing kick of the South at the tenderest part of the north--which is--northern manhood -- We may still need even that, to comprehend our positions and the requirements of it --


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Hi all, I've spent too much time looking for how much fabric we need for background for our blocks and I know I saw it before so could someone please direct me to that site where Frances had all that info posted. Thanks in advance.
Hi all, I've spent too much time looking for how much fabric we need for background for our blocks and I know I saw it before so could someone please direct me to that site where Frances had all that info posted. Thanks in advance.
13.5" squares....not sure of yardage if that's what you're asking.
Piece, Love, Quilt
Thanks for replying so quickly, Erin. I would like to know the yardage if possible and also for the PP'ing as well. Or is that just scraps for the PP'ed parts? What I'm looking for actually is the original post by Frances.
Millbury, MA
I never put the yardage down because i didnt know but just for you i have put it into an online patchwork calculator and it said 3 1/2 yards which is for 25 blocks 13.5 inches by 13.5 inches thats for the background for the pieces i dont know as most of this is as i invent it as i go im just using scraps that ive got around for this i havent brought anything new im just using my stash. Dont forget your backgrounds doesnt have to be all the same since you can always use the sashing to bring it together.
Hope this helps honey.
lots of love
Thank you Frances, I should've figured that out myself. Brain dead after a tough week! Also didn't know we were making 25 blocks so I'm glad I asked. Got it now, 13.5" background blocks x 25, use scraps for the PP'ed part, and BREEATH!. I hope to start the hexies tonight.
Ah darn ,I used 12 ins I'll have to add a little border to my first two . MY bad, LOL no problem though .. Marie can't wait to see what you do , this has been so much fun, I'm loving this EPP. I think you will to . Barbara
I used 13 1/2 inches so that i had plenty of space around as previously i had started a sampler quilt and i did the first block only to find when i had done the EPP the finished block size was smaller than it was supposed to be so now i always give an inch extra these blocks will be squared to 12 1/2 inches.
Barbara, I did start last evening. Printed and cut out the hexies, chose and cut fabrics and actually made three of the hexies, 18 to go.
Frances, in cutting out the paper hexies, how accurate do they have to be? Would a hair off matter? I cut out printer paper shapes. In the past I used card stock and found it to cut out more accurately. Since I'm only 3 into the paper ones, should I go back and cut out card stock instead?
No marie honey,
It should be fine EPP is probably more forgiving than most other things you do (probably why it suits me so well, I am the least precise person you will ever meet).
Its not like using a rotary cutter where you have to be totally precise, I used printer paper shapes, you will see it will turn out fine, dont worry so much ive used lots of my paper shapes up to 10 times so as you can imagine at the start they are fairly accurate but by the 10th time not quite so accurate.
Any problems sweetie just yell and i will hear.
Frances:Any problems sweetie just yell and i will hear.
Thanks Frances, I will. I have been using the method where I'm stitching through the paper, I can't quite get your method of just stitching the fabric, any hints?
Love and hugs back to you, my friend.
Frances here is my first hand sewn flower. I made it today and really like it. My only problem is my stitches show a bit on the front. So my question is how do you make you'd stitches?
Not really, i think its just getting used to it, it doesnt really make a difference apart from its a bit quicker not stiching through the paper, but i stitched through the paper for years before i did it this way, sometimes depending on the shape and the fabric i still do.
I love your first block it looks great, some of my stitches still show i try and find a thread that will blend into the fabric and they only thing i can say is when you are doing the whip stitch you need to take the minimum amount of fabric into your stitch, hope this helps.
Maybe this photo shows it better.
Maybe this photo shows it better.
lots of love
Francess - I did use little stitches a just a bit of fabric. I did not sew through the paper. I picked a light purple thread I guess I have to match the thread a fabric color a little better. I will try to finish the other two flowers today.
It will look great, your flowers are very vibrant, just like you.


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2013-2014 Arts and Lectures Series Off to a Good Start
October 2, 2013
Sphinx Virtuosi with Catalyst Quartet recently performed at Cheyney University's Marian Anderson Music Center as part of the 2013-2014 Arts and Lectures Series
Innovative Jazz pianist Andy Milne and his band Dapp Theory performed at 7:30 pm in Cheyney University's Marian Anderson Auditorium on Thursday, September 19, as part of CU's Arts and Lectures series. Milne has been making waves in the music industry ever since his debut as a member in Steve Coleman's Five Elements in 1992. Six years later, Milne founded Dapp Theory to reportedly tell passionate stories, promote peace and inspire collective responsibility towards uplifting the human spiritual condition. He has gone on to find success in both solo and collaborative projects including his critically acclaimed 2009 album Where is Pannonica? with Benoît Delbecq.
Eleven days later, Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States, lectured in the same auditorium. Named one of "25 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World," by Utne Reader, Wise has spoken in all 50 states, on over 800 college and high school campuses, and to community groups across the nation. He has also lectured internationally in Canada and Bermuda on issues of comparative racism, race and education, racism and religion, and racism in the labor market.
Then on Sunday, October 6, The Sphinx Virtuosi and Catalyst Strings wowed the crowd gathered in Marian Anderson Music Center for a 3:30 pm performance. The Sphinx Virtuosi is a conductor-less ensemble of soloists comprising top alumni of the national Sphinx Competition for young Black and Latino string players. This unique group earned rave reviews from The New York Times during its highly acclaimed Carnegie Hall debut in December 2004. The Catalyst Quartet, which won the Gianni Bergamo Classical Music Award 2012 (Switzerland), is comprised of top Laureates and alumni of the internationally acclaimed Sphinx Competition.
The series began on September 7 with the opening of the Synthia SAINT JAMES Exhibit in the Biddle Hall Art Gallery. Works from the world-renowned multicultural visual artist, author and illustrator of over 23 books remain on display in Biddle Hall Art Gallery through October 18. Gallery hours are Monday and Wednesday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. and admission is free.
"The Arts and Lectures Series is a part of the Academic Quality and Excellence activity which is funded by a grant Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Title III)," notes activity director Dr. Sebronette Barnes-Aborom, a professor in the Department of Fine Arts, Design and Liberal Studies. "Because of this support, we can continue to expose students to artists of the caliber of SAINT JAMES, along with a diverse roster of speakers and other visual and performing artists for the purpose of cultural enrichment.
Other offerings for this season include:
The Contradictions of Fair Hope - Saturday, October 26, Marian Anderson, 6:00 p.m.
Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, The Contradictions of Fair Hope documentary, directed by S. Epatha Merkerson who played Lt. Anita Van Buren in Law and Order for over 15 years, and attorney Rockell Metcalf, turns the camera on modern-day Hale County, Alabama. The documentary traces the story of Metcalf's family involvement with the Fair Hope Benevolent Society, an organization that originally helped former slaves bury their dead, and aid the sick of transitional families in the late 19th century and it efforts to retain a tradition in the midst of prostitution, drugs, and guns. Merkerson and Metcalf will be on hand to provide additional insight into this powerful drama. Tickets are available at www.cheyney.ticketleap.com.
Layon Gray's Black Angels Over Tuskegee - Monday, November 18, Marian Anderson, 7:30 p.m.
Black Angels over Tuskegee is a play told in narrative of six men embarking on a journey to become pilots in the United States Army Air Forces. The play explores their collective struggle with Jim Crow challenging their intellect, patriotism, brotherhood, and dreams of an inclusive and fair society. The play goes beyond the headlines of popular stories and reveals the heart and soul of the Tuskegee Airmen who exhibited the courage to excel, in spite of all the overwhelming odds against them. Tickets are available at www.cheyney.ticketleap.com.
Leslie McGurdy - The Spirit of Harriet Tubman
Wednesday, February 19, Marian Anderson, 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Born into slavery in Maryland, Harriet Tubman not only ran away alone to escape slavery, she returned to the south 19 times to lead over 300 other slaves to freedom in the northern United States and Canada. Unable to rest as long as there are those who need guidance, The Spirit of Harriet Tubman, returns time and again sharing her life story and the things she learned along the way. Leslie McCurdy captivates her audience in this dramatic work with only a trunk of costumes and a barren stage as her landscape. Tickets are available at www.cheyney.ticketleap.com.
KUN-YANG LIN/DANCERS - Thursday, March 27, Marian Anderson, 7:30 p.m.
Taiwan-born Kun-Yang Lin probes at the limits of national identity, drawing upon Eastern philosophy while expanding the perimeter of Western contemporary dance. KUN-YANG LIN/DANCERS (KYL/D) is one of the country's foremost contemporary Asian-American dance companies. Described as "deeply spiritual, remarkable" (Dance Magazine), the company celebrates the ability of dance to integrate body, mind, and spirit, inviting viewers to engage in their own journeys of self-discovery. Tickets are available at www.cheyney.ticketleap.com.
JAZZ AT THE MARIAN featuring Stephanie Jordan - Thursday, April 4, Marian Anderson, 7:30 p.m.
Stephanie Jordan, described as a premiere jazz artist, has appeared live on NPR Talk of the Nation, at the Kennedy Center, in Central Park, at Marians Jazzroom in Bern, Switzerland, the Duke Ellington Festival, and the Marciac Jazz Festival in France. One reviewer wrote, "every so often a new voice stands up and proclaims itself, but few do so with such supreme depth and understated soul." Jordan is the fifth performer to emerge from a family of New Orleans bred musicians. Tickets are available at www.cheyney.ticketleap.com.
Ticketed programs cost $20 for adults and $10 for youth and non-Cheyney students and are available at www.cheyney.ticketleap.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the box office one hour before each program. Refunds and exchanges are not permitted. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start time and parking is free.
Admission for all events is free for Cheyney students, faculty and staff with ID. For more information, call 610-399-2365.
Please Note: All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
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Well, theres not really much to tell, but I'm going to waste your valuable time anyways.
Height- not much
Hair- Very bushy
Eyes- often changing
Favorite books- I love fantasy series like Eragon, and Lord of the Rings. I'm a huge fan of comedy and a little romance too. History and biography are a no-no. I liked the Series of unfortunate Events too, but it's too dark if you like happy endings. Other fantasies I'm into include, The entire Deltora series, the Narnia Chronicles, Twilight, Underland Chronicles and His Dark Materials.
Favorite HP book- Deathy Hallows, definitely. LOVED the ending...and the beginning... and the middle...
Favorite movies- I pretty much like all the movies except Bridge to Terabithia. That movie sucked. Not worth the six bucks for admission, and DEFINITLEY not worth the 20 bucks for snacks. My favorites are basically the book-based movies of my favorite books (does that make sense?). Also, anything thats so hilarious I wet myself in delight. One of my all-time favorite comedies is the Simpsons movie.
Pastimes- Jewelry making, wasting my life on the computer, writing (duh), contemplating why I waste my life on the computer, reading Deathly Hallows over, and over again.
My name- It's actually a spin off of my other screen name (GWGShark) which stands for Great White Game Shark, but everyone kept thinking that I'm a guy so I just got fed up with it and came up with this new one. I assure you, the only shark-like qualities i posses is when I devour Pizzas and Chinese food.
Favorite foods- Pizza, Chinese food, pizza, Chinese food, pizza, Chinese food, pizza Chinese food, pizza, Chinese food etc...
Ok, now that I've wasted a good chunk of your life telling you about myself, I will now waste aanother chunk of your life by telling you about my fan fiction...um...stats?...ideas?...well anyway, stuff about me and fan fiction
Favorite authors- Hermiones_Revenge and Shmerg_the_impaler. Oh, and riley_owen. (if you guys are reading this, then I sincerely apologize for wasting your time, and compliment you on your accomplishments in hilarity)
Favorite Stories- Anything by the above authors, and in the non-humor category, Brighter Morning by green gecko. (If you are reading this, hurry up and update already, your killing me here!).
Type of writer I am- Humor. I'm too insane to write any other type. ;-)


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this video is very hot, i want 3 mens fucking me in the same time,who wants?
Dammmmm nice fuck
I would've loved this more if they could've some how sunk the blonde in getting eaten out by the woman being fucked. In my head I can't see how this could've worked, but it would've been so fucking hot. I love watching a woman getting fucked and eating pussy.
so do I, love this shit
Takes a big cunt to take three cocks. And it takes some long dongs to all get close enough to fit in any hole like that! I've done two in one but never three. Not that I wouldn't, I just haven't. If you have never tried two in one hole you need to give it a whirl!
Love triple anal penetration porn!!!
I love how they dub this in german....wonder how ackward it had to be for the people just sitting in a booth and acting it out xD
nice video
3 cocks in one pussy? I thought they're 2 in the pussy and 1 in the as...
at 0:15 he's rubbing his cock against the other guy's but he doesn't dare to grab his butt?? oh come on!!!!
I LOVE cocks! I want two fucking my drippin wet pussy, two ramming my tight ass and one deepthroating me. (; 5 hard dicks in my body. Im cumming just by typing this.
I wanna take two cocks in tight sweet little pussy
I wish I was in her position!
i want be the woman..... fuck reallllly nice....
Wow! But she still has one hole left...
i wnt a filthy womwn like this
is it that I can never find these parties???
Respet for this girl, two dicks in the pussy and one in the ass
I came by the third minute, and I skipped the beginning....
Man, I -am- bi and it looks great.
I feel a bit uncomfortable with their voices
these guys need psychiatrist..western culture suckkkkkkkssss ..bludy animals
I think I am bi as I am so mightily aroused by this naughty vid. The imagination to feel the horniness of another cock ikn such an intimate way is enthralling- .
Remember, it's only gay if he slips into the wrong hole...
2 in the pink, 1 in the stink :'D
how happy she was
Three cocks inside the same pussy, it's the ultimate possible combination. Of course the female must be well trained. My wife attempted several times but seldom succeeded, as the three males need to synchronize their efforts to keep their penises well introduced until they cum together. I always like watching my wife performing DOUBLE penetration but TRIPLE is even a must !
no mames q pinche urgia XD
si fuera mi novia dejaría que la follaras
i came so hard looking at this
i pity the other girl
title of movie is stosstrupp timea touch and alina grey
delicioso, tanto visual como auditivamente hablando.
Ha check the dude at 15 secs, he goes to grab the guy on the ass accidently lol.
i think the standing guy should've lean on the other guy's back no big deal
its all about giving the sluts/ladies what they like ! I've done dbl vag penetrations and anal once , but i wont do it if i think the other guys are enjoying it more the lady in the middle , trust me its not easy finding guy that are really cool with it !
einfach geil
I love watching this .I been fucked 10 times
that's the way to fuck
j'aurai voulue être a sa place
I love it! My dream fuck! Fuck me boys!
do they all blow their nuts in her?
Very good
Who Is she the one being fucked
....und noch einen 4. zum lutschen
I wish i could do this...
The third guy is technically fucking the other guy in the ass
I have a dildo in my ass, a vibrator in my pussy and a vibrator on my clit. The thought of being stretched out by three cocks made me cum so quickly.
I'd like to be the girl who gets to suck all these guys cocks from the other girls ass and her cunt and the guys cum in my mouth.
Oooh I want this in my pussy and my ass ! Fucked me like that pleaaaase ! Love love love
Wow wish I could watch my wife with 3 nice hard cocks in her like that would make me so hard and she would love it so much I've just emptied a massive load on her dirty little face thinking about it
gud så skönt de knullar henne, hon njuter i fulla drag, och vd skönt männens kukar gnider mot varandra i hennes sköna fitta, blandar de sin varma sperma o i hennes fitta?? Skulle vara skönt, själv har jag bara haft två stor grova kukar i min fitta o de sprutade sin sperma i mej, det var himmelriket. grrrrr
i want my cock to be in the middle sandwished between two cocks so fucking good
I want this
German audio shit!!
TRIPLE penetration is a must for any female. The female assistant is very useful to help the performance. It's the best combination for an experienced woman as my lovely wife.
Mmmmmmmmm.....i want that!
Sexy girl i m ready fr fuckyou
i want to feel this.. all my holes are ready
dear sexy_girl , good morning if yo likes this fun let me know have a good day
We do like the tittle of this video which shows everybody a wonderful experiment.
I'd like to see my wife making this kinda porn
I wonder how those guys feel that their thing is touching each other while doing it.
If you never tried it then why not? Two cocks or more, rubbing inside a hot cunt till they bust a nut feels great. And after it's done her snatch tastes like a good time too! I'd eat the cum from this babe after all three blow a nut in her snatch!
HAHAHA that's what I was thinking.
In the end if you think about it, it's just skin. Just as long as no one touches each others dick snot.
I think there are getting double the fun that way :)
WOW!! I wish my wife would do this
i came so hard looking at this.
Excellent. Furthermore there is the help of an additional woman, it's sensational, we cannot say more !
youll find another video called "wetten das german "with a similar action.
Fuck....I so wish I could do this. I'd love to get my pussy stuffed like that.
We want more of this kind of video! we love it.
the guy in middle having all the fun , and fucking really hard
i love it dude !
Seems like mostly females enjoy this video. I'm a male, and I find it odd how these guys have no problems fucking her in the same hole while their dicks rub against each other. Guessing they're bi, cause if they were straight I've no idea how they can endure that much dick rubbing.
Jully e Crhistina eu quero fuder com vcs duas e gozar dentro de vcs...
Lol wer hat das denn uebersetzt xD
so good, name of the movie?
hot fucking! good!
damn fucking good!!!
Damn germans make the wierdest stuff
Banger: Lmao! Well played. xD Rofl: I def feel the same way... the sounds are what really turn me on, a lot of the time. So when I get German stuff, I usually have to turn the volume down just to get off. Heh...
What the name of the left Guy?
I can hardly even get one root, this chick's getting three up her at once.
only in europe
what the fuck!!!! after inserting in the anal the gurl suck it.. eeewwwwww
mmm where do you find gals that like that many cocks at once??
The sounds in German porn always gives me the giggles.
This is not a german porn. They are just badly synchronized in german :D
fuck, i wonder how she feel...taking 3 cocks at the same time. Pretty and good looking babe
She is stretched and enjoying but would have been better if the guys would have rocked some more. One is just relaxing.
q buena cogida
Haha als der dritte seinen geilen schwanz reinsteckt sagt der eine : ''pass auf das du ihn nicht mir reinsteckst''
i knew it could be done
Greatest YouPorn title ever
@J and Bryan's comments; deffinately agreed =D hahaha
The guy on the left, as he looks down, it would look like he's fucking the other guy's ass. Fortunately, that guy DOES have a pretty hot lookin' ass.
Looks like the girl taking 3 dicks is the one from video link below http://www.youporn.com/watch/326007/a-whole-lot-of-bodies-doing-everything I would like to know what her name is.....
mc- this is fuckin' HOT!!! Count my wife and I in.
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12.08.2013 - North Italy - 650 mls
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Hi Marcello,
Minois dyas
Very nice photo.
Hi Mike,
with this beauty butterfly was hard to shot a good photo, it was always moving, very difficult to approach, since a couple of meters, although I approached like a ninja, it ran away immediately.
Moreover, it is more darker as you see in the picture, much darker, the photo was taken with the flash and I left it clearer deliberately to point out the characters that otherwise you would not have noticed.
I know what you mean about lightening dark subjects - I have done that with some dark moths. It can be surprising what markings show up!


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|HealthyLife® Students' Self-Care Guide
|Section III–Lifestyle Issues
Don't Use Tobacco Products
Benefits of Quitting
Smoking is our nation's #1 preventable cause of illness and premature death. Over 400,000 people in the U.S. die each year from the effects of smoking.
Because you are young, you may not be concerned about this or the long-term consequences of smoking cigarettes or cigars. You may not worry about getting lung cancer, emphysema, and/or heart disease, because if one or more of these occur, it will be 30 to 40 years down the road. These illnesses may not motivate you to quit, but they should! Smoking is one of the worst things you can do for your health! If health benefits don't make you want to quit smoking, focus on the immediate benefits of quitting, such as:
Smokers' Excuses
Below are 6 common reasons smokers use to explain why they smoke and why their reasons are incorrect.
The High Cost of Cigarettes
The boxes below show the minimum amount you can save if you quit smoking now. The figures are based on an average cost of $4.00 per pack. The totals don't include the interest you would earn if you put this money in the bank.
Snuff Out Smokeless Tobacco
Regardless of whether you smoke it, chew it, or just place it between your cheek and gums, all forms of tobacco are hazardous to your health. "Snuff" and chewing tobacco were once considered safe alternatives to cigarettes. They're not. If you use smokeless tobacco, you absorb nicotine through the mucous membrane of your mouth. Nicotine absorbed in this way is no less addictive than nicotine inhaled from cigarettes or cigars. If you use smokeless tobacco, you run a high risk of: Cancers of the mouth, esophagus, larynx, and stomach; a precancerous condition called leukoplakia (a whitish, wrinkling of the mouth lining); heart disease; gum disease; and tooth decay.
The best way to avoid these risks, of course, is to never use smokeless tobacco. But if you already use it, here are some suggestions to help you give it up:
Medications That Can Help
Some tobacco users who are addicted to nicotine find it easier to quit smoking using nicotine reduction therapy. This includes using a nicotine patch (e.g., Nicoderm, Nicotrol), a nicotine gum (e.g., Nicorette), or nicotine lozenges (e.g., Commit). These little doses of nicotine let them reduce their nicotine cravings and wean themselves from cigarettes with less anxiety and irritability. The patch, gum, and lozenges are available over-the-counter. A nicotine nasal spray (e.g., Nicotrol NS) and a nicotine inhaler (e.g., Nicotrol) are available by prescription.
Another prescribed medication (Zyban) does not contain nicotine, but alters brain chemistry to help reduce cigarette cravings.
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[1]The Spring 2014 issue of DIAKONIA [1] is now available online. This issue highlights The Diocese of Los Angeles and the West and The Diocese of Eagle River and the Northwest, and contains:
- A Lenten message from His Eminence Archbishop Joseph
- A message from spiritual advisor Fr. David Hovik
- A message from Diocesan President Melinda Bentz
- Happenings Around The Diocese Of Los Angeles & the West, by Diocesan PR Director Charmaine Darmour
- The Antiochian Women of North America: Who are they? And what is their Focus and Purpose? by Lucy Hanna
- Embracing Orthodox Lenten Traditions, by Heidi Blair
- Syrian War Orphans: Their Daily Struggle
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In a lively meeting Tuesday afternoon, some of the city's 650 employees told the City Council that what they would like in a new city manager is exemplified in Kevin Duggan, who is retiring from the job April 2 after 20 years.
"If we could just clone him before he goes," said one city employee.
A dozen employees spoke for a half an hour on their noon lunch break before the City Council about what they would like in a new city manager.
Some surprising observations were made about Duggan. Several employees said that Duggan knows the name and job of nearly every one of the city's 650 employees. At one point, he put on a hard hat and jeans to work with a street maintenance crew, apparently to experience the "nitty gritty" aspects of such a job, said employees Sandra Sanchez and Ray Rodrguez. They said they hoped the new city manager would be willing to do the same.
Employees could apparently sense that Duggan appreciated all of them.
Despite the fact she rarely sees Duggan, "He knows my name, he knows what I do," said one employee. "There's 650 of us and he could pick any of us out of a lineup."
"I've heard new employees say, 'That's the city manager. I've only been here a week and he knew my name,'" said Mike Fuller, the public works director.
Staff members said Duggan exemplified many of the things they want in a new city manager: he's a "strategic thinker" who is "decisive" yet "flexible." They said he pressed city staff to be available to the public, something some employees might not do otherwise.
Helen Anstead of the finance department pointed out Duggan's "ethical standards." And several employees praised his fiscally conservative approach, which has left the city in much better financial shape than most, preventing layoffs.
"We might humorously call Kevin 'Mr. Tightwad,' but that has been a huge asset," said public works employee Rey Rodriguez, referring to Kevin's ability to balance the city's budget. "You could do all of the other things well but if you don't have that down, you aren't going anywhere."
Building inspector and former union rep Richard Ames said a new city manager should have "a consensus, problem-solving approach." Someone who is apt "more to solve problems and less to lay blame."
Ames brought up what's happening in Wisconsin, where conservative Gov. Scott Walker's uncompromising stand on collective bargaining rights has exploded into massive protests. "You know that's an example of what not to get," Ames said, amid laughter.
"We inspect the sewers, we put out the fires," Ames said. "We're really an integral part of what happens here and we need to be recognized as that. Employee morale -- that's a tough one right now. We've got some tough times, everyone knows that. What's bad for the city is bad for us."
Another former union rep, code inspector Chris Costanzo, said he appreciated Duggan's "open door policy" which allowed employees to talk with him whenever he wasn't busy.
As council members prodded city staff to approach the microphone, Councilman John Inks said it might be possible that the city council isn't aware of over 50 percent of what Duggan does.
"Most of the day we don't know exactly what Kevin is doing," Inks said. "He's a very hands-on guy."
There are things "we never hear about because he takes care of them," Inks said.
In response, Fuller said "he has been an incredible liaison between staff and the council, and staff and various other agencies." Duggan has been a "conduit with the outside world" who is able to decisively say what needs to be done for a project and whether it's good timing. "I've relied on him quite a bit for that," Fuller said.
Ellis Berns, the economic development director, said Duggan is "a great interpreter of policy. How we establish programs and implement policies is critical. He protects us as staff and makes sure we don't go over our bounds. He makes sure we follow policy set by council. That's why things have worked so smoothly over the years. He knows the community, he knows the council."
Council member Tom Means joked that the only things staff must not like about Duggan are his "long Power Point presentations and bad jokes."
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How to Launch a Hardware Startup, Part 1
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Launching a hardware-based startup is hard, but the Internet, social media, and open-source movements are making it easier.
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, England -- Launching any kind of company is hard, but launching a hardware-focused company is doubly hard.
In an ideal world, a company would develop a product, soft launch it to test the market, and implement any tweaks. It would then raise some serious investment to scale up and start to generate some serious revenue. If only it were that simple. With hardware products, there are a plethora of expensive obstacles for those hoping to graduate from the proof-of-concept stage that is the graveyard of so many companies.
An initial prototype can cost thousands of dollars -- and here I am talking about equipment, rather than an IC. I know that developing chips costs millions of dollars, but I'll restrict myself to hardware based on standard components. There are still PCB runs. There can be software to be written, and getting into the realm of injection mold tools and initial stock runs can still be eye-wateringly expensive. All of this happens before a single customer has parted with real money for your product.
It's no wonder hardware has traditionally been left to the big firms, and small startups and one-man bands have tended to favor software with its lower barriers to entry. When listening to a hardware idea being pitched, it must be hard for investors to justify kicking in $500,000 to a company with no traction when they can invest the same amount in a software startup that already has customers, a proven business model, and a clean balance sheet. And scaling up software is relatively easy.
However, all that means that the marketplace is inundated with software competition. Fortunately, the prospects for hardware entrepreneurs are improving, thanks to the Internet and some awesome tools. If you want to launch a hardware company this year, here is how the cool kids are doing it.
- Build a basic prototype. You no longer have to invest in expensive development kits at this stage. Open-source hardware stacks such as Arduino and mbed are allowing professional engineers and amateur tinkerers alike to build functioning systems quickly for a couple hundred dollars. CAD packages and 3D printing are now cheap enough for anyone to build a system that not only is functional but also looks great without the long-term commitment of tools and expensive licenses that may be obsolete in version 0.2. Make sure you know how much it will cost to develop a scalable, manufacturable version to avoid a common pitfall, which we will discuss next time.
- Build a following, and use the Internet and social media to test the water. Crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo make it possible to avoid the chicken-and-egg situation of needing money to prove the market but not being able to get money without a proven concept. With a great YouTube video, a working prototype, and some well-targeted PR, it is possible to come up with all the money needed to get to market. Balancing public disclosure with protecting sensitive intellectual property is tricky, but it's no more so than at any other stage. Be sensible with what you reveal, and protect what you can. Intellectual property doesn't have to cost the Earth.
In my next article, I'll look at a tricky stage 3, delivering on what you promised, and achieving scale while addressing the fundamental shifts that have allowed this all to happen.
Simon Barker is chief technology officer of Radfan in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.
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On December 13, 2011 plans to host an educational event for producers was presented to the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium's Board of Directors and membership. This first of its kind educational event will be focused around RFID technology and educating producers who are interested in learning more about this rapidly progressing technology.
Done in partnership with UW-Extension and UW-Madison's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, this educational event will be held on March 6, 2012 at the Comfort Inn and Suites in De Forest, WI from 9 am until 2 pm. The event will feature guest speakers, including a producer panel to help answer producer questions. In addition to presentations, an invitation has been extended to all WLIC members, and companies directly related to RFID technology to have a tabletop at this event. Participating members and companies that have a tabletop will be available all day to also answer any questions that producers may have.
Topics such as: An Introduction to Electronic Identification; On-Farm use of Electronic Identification, What Do You Need to Know; Working With Your Veterinarian Using Electronic ID and Your Record Management System; and finally, What Do I Need to Know Before I Start Buying, will all be covered at this event. This event will be open for the public to attend and free of charge for producers.
The number of tabletops is limited, therefore, reservations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. To reserve your tabletop for WLIC's Educational Event, email email@example.com. For more information on this educational event, call 888-808-1910 or send information requests to email@example.com.
The mission of the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium is to create a secure livestock identification system to protect animal health and market access, and to offer opportunities that enhance the marketability of Wisconsin livestock products. Representing more than fifty businesses, organizations and livestock producer associations, WLIC draws upon the collective strength of its diverse membership to help strengthen and advance animal disease traceability in Wisconsin and the nation as a whole. To learn more about WLIC visit www.wiid.org.


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This little missive arrived this evening from the Son of God. That would be Jesus@ one of those free email hosts:
Yes, i saw your show and how you motherfuckers were dissing my Dad.
I just wanted to say FUCK U ALL. Hell is not a fun place motherfuckers. I died on the cross and sacrificed my life for you assholes to not only deny Me but my Father as well? GO TO HELL. ALL OF YOU ATHEISTS ARE GOING TO HELL YOU WILL BURN FOR ETERNATY. You will experince your gratest nightmares down there. How can you be so ungratefull for everything you have. You keep calling my Father and the "Invisible man up in the sky". I guess he will just take air and gracity away since those are invisible as well and you probably dont belive in them as well.
Damn, Jesus. Not much gets by you, does it? The show's only been on the air for going on 13 years, and already you've found us. Why, that's almost as impressive as all those fulfilled prophecies.
One thing does disappoint me, though. I would have expected the messiah to be a better speller.


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Bohan has been with the 171,000-member MSUFCU since 2004, most recently as internal and corporate communications manager.
The Michigan State grad will continue to oversee internal communications as well as MSUFCU's media
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"As our involvement with the community, MSU, and now Oakland University has grown, Ms. Bohan will bring a high level of strategic communications experience and leadership to our efforts in her new role," said Patrick McPharlin, MSCUFCU president/CEO.
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(CNN) — An adviser to Sarah Palin chided the Hollywood Foreign Press Association on Monday for awarding several Golden Globes to the HBO political drama "Game Change."
The film, based on the book of the same name by the journalists John Heilemann and Mark Halperin, was a critical portrait of Palin's tumultuous role in John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign. The movie picked up three Golden Globes Sunday evening, including one for best mini-series or motion picture made for television.
Julianne Moore also won an award for her portrayal of Palin. Ed Harris won for playing McCain.
Palin aide Jason Recher called the film a work of fiction.
"It comes as no surprise that the Hollywood Foreign Press recognized another Hollywood group, HBO, for their work of fiction and awarded a prize for best fictional filmmaking," Recher told CNN. "The reality was an original American story, not a screenplay by people who only imagined events to fit their fiction."
Recher and other Palin loyalists from the 2008 campaign have been sharply critical of the film since it was released early last year. At the time, Palin's political action committee responded with a slickly-produced video montage of pundits praising Palin's impact on the McCain campaign.
Palin backers say the movie is based primarily on the biased accounts of former McCain advisers Steve Schmidt and Nicolle Wallace, two of Palin's fiercest critics.
The creators of the film, Jay Roach and Danny Strong, have defended their work, saying they relied on people both critical of and sympathetic to the former Alaska governor in developing the project.
In her acceptance speech, Moore thanked comedian Tina Fey and former CBS anchor Katie Couric for making "a significant difference in the 2008 election." Fey famously mocked Palin on Saturday Night Live, and Couric won plaudits for an interview with Palin in which the vice presidential nominee seemed flustered and unprepared.
Recher said Sunday's award show was a vivid example of Hollywood liberalism at work.
"The media is reporting last night was Hollywood shining the light on and celebrating women," he said. "It's clear however they only celebrate women who fit their political ideology. Women who don't conform to their liberal values are torn down in terribly harsh ways — a clear double standard which was awarded last night."


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Volume 12 No. 2 (2009)
Once you set your eyes on the 2009 IT-40 forms and schedules, you will immediately notice how different it looks.
"Having to add eight more lines to the front of the form (for the new add-backs) meant we had to move in a different direction," says Indiana Department of Revenue's Individual Income Tax Specialist Diane Blankenship, who writes all the individual tax forms and instructions. "We took a play out of the IRS handbook and have made the IT-40 and IT-40PNR returns schedule-driven. We now have schedules for the add-backs, deductions, exemptions, etc."
The new forms are designed to give taxpayers more room to write critical tax information, and to accommodate the new add-backs. The new design also lends itself to software developers' specifications, which will allow the forms that are generated through software programs to have the same "look" as the ones distributed by the Department. "This will help to improve electronic scanning of the paper forms," said Blankenship.
The tax booklets will begin arriving at the Department's district offices the week of Dec. 7. Taxpayers can expect their tax booklets to arrive at their homes the week of Dec. 31. In addition, the 2009 individual tax forms and instructions are now available online at www.in.gov/dor/4167.htm
Like the individual tax forms, tax preparers will right away see that 2009 corporate forms have some noticeable changes, too. Some of these changes are legislation-driven changes; some are cosmetic changes; and some are legislation-driven cosmetic changes.
One of the "legislation-driven cosmetic changes" is the addition of a decimal point and two zeroes (".00") in all the dollar amount boxes on the main corporate tax forms. Effective July 1, 2009, taxpayers are now required to round all amounts to the nearest whole dollar amount.
The IT-20, IT-20S, IT-65, and FIT-20 all reflect another major legislation-driven cosmetic change. Seven new add-backs on the corporate tax returns went into effect Jan. 1, 2009.
"Due to space limitations, however, we were unable to give each new add-back its own presence on the forms," says Indiana Department of Revenue's Corporate Tax Specialist Megan Wade, who writes all the corporate tax forms and instructions. "Instead, the lines that modify the corporate adjusted gross income were changed to fill-in-the-blank lines, with space for the add-back or deduction's name and its three-digit code. Supplemental materials that should be sent to the Department with each add-back or deduction claimed and the specific code for each can be found within the booklet instructions."
The new add-backs this year are as follows:
This year there is also a new form—the Schedule IN-PAT, "Qualified Patents Exemption Schedule." Taxpayers (both corporate and individual) claiming the qualified patents exemption must complete the IN-PAT and enclose it with their Indiana tax return. This schedule contains lines for the name, description, and issue date of the patent, as well as lines on which the taxpayer can carry forward the exemption amount.
With all the legislative and layout changes to the forms, the Department knows tax practitioners are eager to see the forms and instructions. The 2009 Indiana individual and corporate tax forms became available online on Dec. 1.
You will notice a number of new schedules that will help practitioners and the Department's equipment better manage add-back data that is now required to be added back to the state returns in 2010 (for 2009 filings).
These changes will ensure that the forms will have the most efficient read rate through the Department's new paper imaging system, which will provide more timely answers and problem resolution to practitioners down the road.
In an effort to save taxpayer money and bring more efficiency to state government, the Department has had to reevaluate its forms order process for tax practitioners and libraries.
Tax practitioners will now be allowed to place only one form order per season, with a limit of 25 total forms. The IT-40 packet and IT-40 PNR packet will include the tax form and subsequent schedules. However, each packet counts as one form and tax practitioners are limited to one IT-40 and IT-40 PNR packet this year. For example, a tax practitioner can order:
Total Forms Ordered 25 (23 stand-alone forms, and 2 packets)
Currently the state spends more than $145,000 per year to administer the forms order process, when all forms are already available online via the Department's Web site.
"Even in high economic times, this seems like an antiquated process to keep funding," said Stephanie McFarland, director of public relations for the Indiana Department of Revenue. "All forms are available online today for free, and more than 80 percent of Indiana practitioners use software anyway that use our approved forms."
Libraries will no longer have to place form order requests. Each library will receive the same type of forms that they ordered in 2009. However, the number of forms they receive will be reduced by 10 percent from last year's total order amount per branch. The Department will also include additional informational signage that libraries can use to help direct their patrons to I-File, the state's fast, friendly and free online filing system.
As always, all Indiana tax forms (current and previous years) can be found and printed for free and with no limitation directly from the Department's Web site at: www.in.gov/dor/3489.htm
If you have questions about the Department's forms order process, please call (317) 615-2581.
You will notice a change to the 2009 Indiana IT-40 and IT-40PNR filing process. Indiana has adopted an expanded schedule-driven approach to reporting income-tax information this year due to several state legislative changes that vary from federal tax changes. Specifically, you will need to complete additional schedules this year to properly file your clients' returns. But you may not notice the difference until you actually hit the print button on your computer to print out the return.
For example, there are some new federal deductions and an exemption that must be added back to the adjusted gross income amount that begins the Indiana return. All of the standard "add-backs," including these eight new ones, are now located on the new Schedule 1 (Schedule B of the IT-40PNR). Schedules are also required for deductions, exemptions, other taxes, refundable and offset credits and additional required information.
Effective Jan. 1, 2010, Indiana will allow for a penalty of $10 per day (to a maximum of $500) to be assessed on taxpayers that fail to file an annual individual income-tax return—even if they do not owe tax or are due a refund. Indiana has required taxpayers to file an individual income tax return under these circumstances for decades. However, the possibility of a penalty being assessed is new.
It is important for taxpayers and practitioners alike to know that the Indiana Department of Revenue wants to encourage voluntary compliance. Therefore, the penalty will not be automatically assessed on taxpayers who have acted in good faith to file voluntarily after the annual filing deadline. However, if the Department identifies a non-filer through its own cross-checks and other discovery methods, a penalty will be assessed.
On Veterans Day the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (P.L. No. 111-97) was signed into law. This new law allows a military servicemember's spouse to keep a tax domicile throughout the marriage, under certain conditions, and applies to income earned after Dec. 31, 2008.
How the new law affects Indiana income tax filings:
The Department is creating an exemption form (in lieu of a WH-4) to be filed with the Indiana withholding agent beginning in 2010. This will exempt the military spouse from Indiana state/county withholding taxes while at the same time providing official documentation for the employer and Department's use.
Carroll, Clark, Clay, Madison and Wabash counties have adopted new county option income rates that went into effect Dec. 1, 2009. These rate changes were adopted after Oct. 15 and before Nov. 1, which is why they became effective Dec. 1.
This information is of particular interest to businesses in Carroll, Clark, Clay, Madison and Wabash counties, as they will need to begin applying these new rates to employee tax withholdings in counties where rates have changed.
To view these rate changes, as well as the complete list of all 92 county tax rates, please visit www.in.gov/dor/files/dn01.pdf
New Commissioner's Directives:
Income and Sales Tax Information Bulletins:
Tax Policy Directive:
Be sure to check the Department's Web site regularly for additional updates to tax bulletins, directives and notices at www.in.gov/dor/3330.htm
Tax practitioners who use vouchers to file and pay sales and withholding taxes for business clients need to know about a change in Indiana law. Effective Jan. 1, 2010, new businesses that register with the Indiana Department of Revenue to collect sales and withholding taxes will be required to electronically file and pay these taxes using INtax.
While it will be mandatory, INtax is a great tool that will make filing and paying your clients' taxes, and taking care of several other record-keeping tasks, much easier. With INtax, you can manage your clients' obligations for Indiana retail sales, out-of-state sales, prepaid sales, metered pump sales, tire fees, fuel tax, withholding taxes and so much more!
Many taxpayers and practitioners currently using INtax are extremely satisfied with this online tool. In fact, 93 percent of INtax users recently surveyed said they were satisfied and would recommend INtax to others. And, all users liked the fact that it's a free program.
Here are just a few of the other things a practitioner can do using INtax:
And if you're a tax practitioner who is not using INtax, it is easy to get started at www.intax.in.gov/
With multiple clients, INtax will cut down on costly printing and postage fees and save you money. Not to mention it will make your life easier, give you 24/7 access to your clients' business tax records, let you file and pay online right up to the last deadline minute and save you the cost and hassle of mailing those pesky returns on time every month or quarter.
To find out more about INtax, visit www.intax.in.gov/ And for more information about Indiana business taxes, visit the Department's New and Small Business Education Center at www.in.gov/dor/3939.htm
Completing the Withholding Tax Form (WH-1) correctly ensures that a business's withholding taxes by county are reported accurately and timely. It is imperative that these returns (WH-1s) be completed properly to ensure taxpayer money goes to the respective counties.
When filing a paper WH-1, it is important to keep the following do's and don'ts in mind:
More do's and don'ts and an example of how to complete a WH-1 correctly can be found on the Department's Web site at www.in.gov/dor/4183.htm
The Indiana Department of Revenue is offering "free delivery" of critical Indiana tax updates and information directly to you. You can either follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/INDeptofRevenue or sign up on our Web site at www.in.gov/dor to get automatic updates on specific information most relevant to you.
In fact, the Department of Revenue recommends you consider doing both, so you're always in the know.
Each year several Department employees present the "Revenue Update" to tax practitioners throughout the state. This update is a 50-minute presentation given during Tax Schools. It details and explains all of the recent legislative and procedural changes that will occur in the next year. Audience size has ranged from 40 and 110 attendees per session. These sessions also allow attendees to discuss a number of topics that range from the general to the arcane with a Department content expert.
These Tax Schools are joint collaborations among the Indiana Department of Revenue, Indiana University, Internal Revenue Service and Purdue University. They are designed to educate and meet continuing education requirements for attorneys, certified public accountants, certified financial planners and enrolled agents. Topics include the "Revenue Update," small business issues, net operating losses, entity issues and ethics, among many others.
For more information about these Tax Schools, visit:
To better serve Indiana taxpayers, the Indiana Department of Revenue may occasionally inform taxpayers of new services and results of a survey or invite a randomly selected group of taxpayers to participate in a short electronic survey or focus group. Electronic communication and surveys enable the Department to inform you about our services and helps the Department learn how to better serve Hoosier taxpayers.
Electronic surveys and e-mail messages from the Indiana Department of Revenue will never ask for any financial or personal information, and survey responses are always confidential.
If you are asked for personal or financial information (Social Security number, bank account information, etc.), do not reply or click on any links in the e-mail message. Legitimate organizations should never ask for personal information by e-mail.
If you would like to further verify an e-mail you have received by the Indiana Department of Revenue, please call (317) 232-2379.
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Increased royalty fees may force some internet radio stations to shut down
Over the last year, the online music industry has been in what many call as a major shakeup. Music artists and labels represented by SoundExchange say they are being treated unfairly, receiving less than a fair amount of money being generated by online radio stations. SoundExchange has been lobbying Congress over the last year to force online radio stations to pay for or pay higher royalties for songs played.
Working closely with Congress, SoundExchange has
successfully convinced the industry that increased royalties are a necessity
. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has declined to put a stop on increased royalties. This Sunday, Internet radio stations will be slapped with a bill forcing them to pay higher royalties going forward and
pay for music aired in 2006
. By 2010, royalty rates will nearly triple what stations currently pay. Stations will also incur an annual fee of $500, but
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. SoundExchange is unsure if it wants stations to pay $500 per station or per channel.
"This is just about the artists getting paid fairly. Artists and labels just want a fair share of the pie," said Richard Ades, a SoundExchange representative.
Late last month, many online stations banded together for a single day of silence,
marking their stance against SoundExchange and its demands
. Called "Day of Silence," the move created public awareness about how damaging the new proposed royalties could be. Despite the demonstration, SoundExchange chief executive John Simson said, the "rates are fair."
Tim Westergren, founder of Pandora, one of the largest Internet radio companies, said, although his company is able to pay for the new royalties he and his company would not go down without a fight. Pandora along with Yahoo, Rhapsody and Live365 represent the four largest Internet radio companies today. Whether large or small, all types of broadcasters will be affected. SoundExchange said it has taken this into account. Small and non-profit broadcasters will have a royalty cap of $50,000 per year -- still a very large amount.
"Nobody wins when Internet radio gets shut down, including artists who ostensibly are being represented by SoundExchange, the organization pushing for high rates. It's ironic. If SoundExchange gets their way, it means less money for musicians because people will cease to pay royalties all together," Westergren said.
Even with the cap, small broadcasters are still in distress. Michael Clark, owner of two small stations said that after Sunday, he would owe roughly $14,000 USD just for the holiday season of 2007. As for all the music that his station broadcasted during the 2006 year, Clark will owe $8000 on Sunday. One of Clark's stations already closed down because of the new changes and he was unsure of what to do after Sunday, he said.
Jake Sommers, owner of a similarly small station that plays jazz faced similar decisions and consequently closed down his station. Jazzplayradio.com closed on April 30th of this year when Sommers realized he would have to pay $2000 per month to keep his station of 20,000 listeners afloat.
"We never made a dime. It was a labor of love. Everything we made we put right back into radio station. It was a bunch of trumpet geeks playing music for other trumpet geeks," Sommers said.
As Patty Smyth once sang, "sometimes love just ain't enough."
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Fliers went out last month to residents in the Animas Fire Protection District that in fine print read: Paid for by Taxpayers for Fiscal Responsibility.
But the fliers werent paid for by the political committee as advertised. Rather, the mailings will be paid for by a different committee, called Citizens for Fiscal Responsibility, which was set up by Jeff Mannix about a week after the fliers were mailed, he said.
Mannix, who now is running for the board of directors, called it an oversight. He said he was busy with other election matters and didnt take the time to form a new committee with the Colorado Secretary of State. He also said he didnt realize he needed to form a candidates committee to advertise for himself and three other candidates.
I was thinking I didnt need a committee formed until it started taking in or spending money, Mannix said during an interview Tuesday.
The flier urges voters to support four candidates in the May 8 mail-in election: Tony Whittle, Bud Deering, Mike Murray and Mannix.
Mannix said those candidates are most interested in resolving funding, staffing and management issues within the consolidated fire district.
Joe Lloyd, another candidate, said the oversight is typical of how the current board of directors operates, which is often in secret.
Theres not a lot of transparency, he said.
Candidates arent required to put disclaimers on mailings saying who paid for it unless the sender is not affiliated with the candidate, said Andrew Cole, spokesman for the Colorado Secretary of State.
Nine candidates are running for three open seats on the Animas Fire district board of directors. The existing board gave notice in November that it intends to separate from the Durango Fire & Rescue Authority.
Such a move would dramatically reshape the operating structure of fire services in the 325-square-mile district.
The election could determine whether Animas Fire further explores withdrawing from the fire authority or rescinds its letter of intent to separate.
Mannix set up Taxpayers for Fiscal Responsibility in October to oppose Durango Fire Protection District Referendum 4A, which dealt with the tax structure of the district.
He said it was a little faulty that the fliers have a slightly different committee name printed on them than the one that will pay for them, but it wasnt nefariously dreamed up.
He did eventually set up a candidates committee, and he will take donations and expense the fliers to the new committee.
It was true in its intent, and its true when the bills get paid, Mannix said. I suppose I should have had that committee opened before anything was mailed with that name on it. I didnt even think of it.