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FHSoM = Federated Holiday States of the Mediterranean (Portugal, Balearics, Sardinia, Croatia, Greece, Cyprus & Israel) Full story here: http://www.queerty.com/how-the-gays-see-europe-20100923/#ixzz2Za9Tq1kP

Thanks for the list. Some good choices but I am a bit disappointed that Bates Motel only got one nomination. At least if it only got one then they got it right with Vera Farmiga...I thought she was incredible. I would have loved to see it nominated for Best Drama series as well. I have just recently discovered Downton Abbey and am halfway through the third season. I am thoroughly enjoying it and glad it is getting recognition in the nominations.

The middle-aged couple had finally learned how to send and receive texts on their cell phones. The wife, being a romantic at heart, decided one day that she’d send her husband a text while she was out of the house having coffee with a friend. She texted:

Male Logic: Woman: Do you drink beer? Man: Yes Woman: How many beers a day? Man: Usually about 3 Woman: How much do you pay per beer? Man: $5.00 which includes a tip Woman: And how long have you been drinking? Man: About 20 years, I suppose. Woman: So a beer costs $5 and you have 3 beers a day which puts your spending each month at $450. In one year, it would be approximately $5400 …correct? Man: Correct Woman: If in 1 year you spend $5400, not accounting for inflation, the past 20 years puts your spending at $108,000, correct? Man: Correct Woman: Do you know that if you didn’t drink so much beer, that money could have been put in a step-up interest savings account and after accounting for compound interest for the past 20 years, you could have now bought a Ferrari? Man: Do you drink beer? Woman: No Man: Where’s your Ferrari?

Hilarious....I am sorry I missed it. It would have been entertaining for sure (one way or the other).

I think that it will likely come down to whether or not the jury feels that Zimmerman was in fear for his life. That seems to be sufficient to address both the second degree murder charge (as self-defense) and manslaughter (as justifiable homicide). I wouldn't be surprised if it was a hung jury on both counts. From my own perspective, it will be interesting to see how the jury is instructed with regards to a person's responsibility when they initiate the whole sequence of events (as Zimmerman did by starting to follow). Would a reasonable person foresee the possible outcome at various stages in the progression of events and could he have backed off at various points to prevent the final result? I think likely so and as such I personally think at this point there are grounds to convict for manslaughter. As far as live coverage, I can see the potential for showmanship and not focusing on their responsibilities but from the trials I have watched I haven't sensed that. As FourAces says, the camera do seem to be truly in the background for their purposes. As an example, I don't think the bald defense attorney was playing to the camera with his antics as it certainly didn't show him in the best light. Even if it was a strategy to act that way, the cameras didn't influence his decision to do so. Even if we consider the negative impact of the cameras on some lawyers, perhaps we could also consider the positive impact. It is reasonable to speculate that it may create a greater incentive for some lawyers to be fully engaged, prepared and professional to give the greatest effort for their client because they are being seen by thousands, perhaps millions, of people. Just a thought. Here is a link regarding manslaughter charges in Florida for those interested: http://www.richardhornsby.com/crimes/homicide/manslaughter.html

Without hearing the final arguments or instruction to the jury, I think there is enough reasonable doubt to come in with a not guilty on the main charge. On the lesser chargers, perhaps there is something to find him guilty of and I need to consider that some more.

Perhaps not surprising to many... http://deadspin.com/infographic-is-your-states-highest-paid-employee-a-co-489635228

Quite a tale and could be an interesting read. Other than some cryptic comments from the Queen and her stated preference for not marrying, there certainly doesn't seem much of a basis to justify an exhumation and testing of the bones. Perhaps she was very much a lesbian which could also explain quite a bit as well and is probably more likely. Enjoyed reading the above nonetheless

Great scene......I also laughed at the same point. I guess we can always hope he is gay Perhaps a better title for the clip could be "Wet Dreams May Come (or Cum)"

I was just watching the news briefing by the chairwoman of the NTSB where she mentioned various aspects of the interviews with the flight crew and that the pilot in the right seat mentioned he assumed the autothrottles were active/engaged (I forget the precise termonology used). That seems to be consistent with the comment above by that 767 pilot. Perhaps another piece of the puzzle