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EVANSDALE, Iowa - A bright new bouquet of flowers is carefully tied to the wooden fence that surrounds the Meyers Lake parking lot. The multi-colored buds are a stark contrast to the now-wilted pair of roses tied to the same fence post just a few feet away.

But, both mean the same thing. The community, the state and even the nation are still waiting. Still praying. Still holding out hope that Elizabeth Collins, 8, and Lyric Cook-Morrissey, 10, will return home safely.

Capt. Rick Abben said Tuesday that investigators continue to follow every lead, but they still have no solid evidence that can point them to the girls. Abben, during his final daily press briefing, said he had no idea where the cousins might be. The girls were last seen riding their bikes about 12:15 p.m. in downtown Evansdale on July 13.

This is a nationwide search going on now, Abben said. We have no indication that they are in Evansdale. We have no indication that they are not in Evansdale. I dont know where they are at. No one know where they are. If we knew where they were at they would be back. We would go after them and get them.

Abben said they are seeking help from law enforcement in other states to help track down tips. The tipline has also been flooded with people claiming to be psychics or mediums. Abben said between 80 and 90 have called in with their vision and officials are checking into each of those leads as well. He added that no two have had the same vision.

We are taking seriously everything. I mean, there is no reason for us not to, he said.

Officials last week said they had evidence the girls were still alive. Abben said Tuesday they have received no additional evidence leading them to that conclusion. We hope so, but we are now in our 11th day, he said. As you know, the longer it goes on the statistics show that probabilities go down, but we want to remain upbeat and hopeful. And we have nothing to indicate anything other than that.

Law enforcement officials are still seeking people who may have seen the girls on or after July 13. Anyone with any information is asked to call us no matter how trivial you think that information may be, he said. They are also seeking anyone with home or business videos who may have seen the girls.

The tipline at (319) 232-6682 is being answered 24 hours a day.

We are not scaling back on the investigation, Abben said. He added that all law enforcement agencies are continuing to vigorously pursue this case.

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Mementos Renewed, Hope Endures for Word of Missing Girls

By The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) - Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you:

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LONDON'S EYEFULL TOWER

A writer at Building Design magazine branded it "a contorted mass of entrails". The BBC said: "a catastrophic collision between two cranes." Others, though, are giving it a thumbs-up. Will the ruby red steel tower that rises above the Olympic Park - conceived as London's answer to the Eiffel Tower in Paris - win over the public? Remember this: The Eiffel Tower, one of Europe's most loved landmarks, was once loathed. It was built in the 19th Century as a temporary structure for a world fair. And Parisians weren't impressed.

-Rob Harris - Twitter http://twitter.com/RobHarris

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THE O-WORD

Stores and pubs around London are getting in the spirit of the Games - but don't call 'em the Olympics. With concerns running high about running afoul of Olympics branding rules and confusion over what is or isn't allowed, locals are getting creative in promoting their Olympic offerings. One pub in Camden placed chalkboards on the sidewalk saying "the torch with no name will pass us by" and "can you guess why we'll be open Thursday," highlighting their hours and specials for the torch relay day. Bartender Georgie Fisher said she'd written the boards for the Lyttelton Arms after hearing she might not be allowed to use the O-word. "My boss said specifically not to use it and instead to try to think of something sassy," she says.

-Cassandra Vinograd - Twitter http://twitter.com/cassvinograd

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Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsEYES ON LONDON: The Eyefull Tower, O-word, UFOs

July 24, 2012 06:35:31 GMT The daughter of Sarah Palin says 3-year-old Trip didn't say anti-gay slur, but 'sadly, he used a different 'f word'.'

denies her son Tripp dropped an anti-gay slur in a recent episode of her reality show "Life's a Tripp". The kid was caught on camera saying a bleeped-out word believed to be "f****t," but the daughter of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin clarifies on her blog that her little boy actually said the other F-word.

"As I've said before, I sometimes struggle to raise Tripp. However, he does NOT use slurs. This is not true. On the most recent episode of Life's a Tripp, the Huffington Post is reporting that my son said the word 'f-gg-t'," the single mother states. "Let me be clear. I'm not proud of what he did say. Sadly, he used a different 'f word'."

Explaining whom the 3-year-old possibly heard the word from, Bristol says, "Tripp is always surrounded by adults - around the campfires with cousins and their friends, at the shop with my dad and his snowmachine buddies. He's apparently picked up some language that I'd prefer he not use. On national television or at home."

The "F-word" her son spat out was quickly linked by the media to her own belief about same-sex marriage. "I do oppose gay marriage," she admits, but she's not happy that the press reported false story about her son. "I guess the temptation to label my three year old son is just too great for the lefty papers to resist," she slams.

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Bristol Palin Sets the Record Straight on Her Son's 'F-Word'

By The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) - Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you:

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LONDON'S EYEFULL TOWER

A writer at Building Design magazine branded it "a contorted mass of entrails". The BBC said: "a catastrophic collision between two cranes." Others, though, are giving it a thumbs-up. Will the ruby red steel tower that rises above the Olympic Park - conceived as London's answer to the Eiffel Tower in Paris - win over the public? Remember this: The Eiffel Tower, one of Europe's most loved landmarks, was once loathed. It was built in the 19th Century as a temporary structure for a world fair. And Parisians weren't impressed.

-Rob Harris - Twitter http://twitter.com/RobHarris

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THE O-WORD

Stores and pubs around London are getting in the spirit of the Games - but don't call 'em the Olympics. With concerns running high about running afoul of Olympics branding rules and confusion over what is or isn't allowed, locals are getting creative in promoting their Olympic offerings. One pub in Camden placed chalkboards on the sidewalk saying "the torch with no name will pass us by" and "can you guess why we'll be open Thursday," highlighting their hours and specials for the torch relay day. Bartender Georgie Fisher said she'd written the boards for the Lyttelton Arms after hearing she might not be allowed to use the O-word. "My boss said specifically not to use it and instead to try to think of something sassy," she says.

-Cassandra Vinograd - Twitter http://twitter.com/cassvinograd

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EYES ON LONDON: The Eyefull Tower, O-word, UFOs

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Blue Calypso, Inc. (BCYP), a leader in digital word-of-mouth marketing, announced today that the company has appointed John Bucher, former chief strategy officer and senior vice president for Motorola Mobility, Inc., to its Board of Advisors.

I am thrilled to have the caliber of a leader like John Bucher joining the Blue Calypso Board of Advisors, said Bill Ogle, CEO, Blue Calypso. His extensive experience as a financial analyst, technology strategist and M&A leader will help drive Blue Calypsos growth and development. As we begin the newest chapter in our companys success, the timing is perfect to add John to our team, and we cannot wait to start working with him.

Buchers career spans three decades, including 14 years as a research analyst focused exclusively on the communication technology and services sectors, as well as several years working with wireless carriers that are now part of Verizon Wireless.

Most recently, Bucher was chief strategy officer for Motorola Mobility where he helped develop and execute global corporate strategy for the mobile device and home businesses. Additionally, he led the companys M&A teams, which planned and executed numerous acquisitions to augment Motorola Mobilitys technology and R&D capabilities.

Prior to Motorola Mobility, John served as a buy-side financial analyst for a leading equity-only investment management company, where his coverage responsibilities included the wireless, cable, wireline, optical and satellite equipment and services sectors. Additionally, he served as a sell-side analyst and Managing Director for BMO Capital Markets, the US equity research arm of the Bank of Montreal. Prior to his Wall Street experience, Bucher worked several years as an analyst for a private equity firm and held several director-level management positions with Bell Atlantic/NYNEX Mobile and PrimeCo Personal Communications. Bucher started his professional career with the United States Marine Corps where he served as an officer for 10 years.

About Blue Calypso, Inc.

Blue Calypso is the leader in digital word-of-mouth marketing and advertising. With Blue Calypsos patented engine, brands can harness the power of friend-to-friend referrals by empowering their advocates to share brand content with their unique social graph and rewarding sharing andengagement. Through robust, real-time analytics, brands can achieve a measurable ROI against their social media investment, acquire high-value customers and increase sales.

Forward Looking Statements

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Blue Calypso, Inc. Appoints Former Motorola Executive John Bucher to Board of Advisors