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5. Need For Range
If you really crowd Cung Le, you can get him to do this. Click:
There's a specific range Cung likes to work from, and that's kicking range or further out. As a reminder, take a fresh look at how far out he is when he uses his level 3 special move and preferred fight-ender, spinning kick!
In each application seen in the gif above, Cung is well out of punching range, so that he's safe stepping in to initiate the attack. Even without the SBK, Cung is clearly more comfortable outside where he can use all of his varied offense instead of relying on boxing. Most of the Frank Shamrock fight took place at this range, and Cung for the most part picked Frank apart when given the time and space to employ all his offensive talents. Click:
By contrast, Scott Smith pushed the pace and refused to allow Cung space for the first 2 minutes of their second fight. Cung's offense was stifled until he was able to land the check hook we saw in part 1 of our series, which backed Smith off. Long range is also where Cung can best employ feints and put to use the variety he possesses in terms of his strikes, because his opponent is able to see his entire body, and the longer time that strikes take to reach can cause a fighter to think too much. We'll look at this in depth later. Maybe most importantly, Wanderlei Silva does his best work when he's in his opponent's face and doing this:
This is why iron-chinned brawler Chris Leben and technical counterpuncher/brawler Quinton Jackson were such terrible matchups for Silva as an inside swarmer, but why he might be the perfect kryptonite for out-fighter Le. If Silva is smart (and his chin holds up), he'll push the fight against Cung, refuse to let him breathe and do his damndest to test Le's chin, which we have reason to be suspicious of. It will be up to Cung to create space and keep Silva off him.
6. Setup Strikes
Remember how I said it will be up to Le to keep Wanderlei off him? It was like a sentence ago, keep up. Anyway, these strikes will be the ones that will do it for Cung, or not. Power strikes won't be half as important, because for most of those Cung needs to plant his feet, set himself, and begin to work his combinations. These two strikes below will give him the space to do just that, if they're used correctly.
Right Hook:
Like I said in part 1, the right hook is an extremely versatile punch for Cung. It's one of his better power strikes, and easily his best from in close, but it's perhaps even more valuable as a setup strike given that it has more power than a jab, yet Cung can still land it with jab-like accuracy and speed. This is a very good thing, since Cung doesn't otherwise have a good (punching) jab.
First, Cung uses the right hook when his opponent is already giving him space as a stepping/leaping in punch to set up his left cross. Click:
Cung uses this punch again and again from kicking range, and it's a great one to use. Being a southpaw, his jab (if he had a good one) would be stuffed by his opponent's lead hand aligning with his, but his hook circling over the opponent's lead shoulder works to Cung's advantage since it hides the punch somewhat. It also has a good chance of forcing the opponent to move his head to Cung's left and straight into the path of the left straight, something a jab doesn't necessarily do. In addition, as we discussed in part 1, the lead hook can be a power punch in its own right. Though Cung doesn't quite have a thunderous flash KO lead hook like Paul Daley, much like his snapping roundhouse kick, his lead hook bridges the gap between jab and hook without being a liability in either direction. There's a more important use of Cung's right hook though, and it's one we've discussed before. Click:
We see here the check hook again, or if you're not into the whole brevity thing, then a lead hook against an advancing opponent, while stepping towards the opponent's blind side. Yes, it's the same punch I wrote about back in part 1 as a power strike, but this is a different usage. Basically, the way Le is using the check hook speaks to his mental state, and how the fight has been progressing so far. When we see him throw it as a single power shot, it tells us that Le feels crowded and somewhat frustrated, and really wants some space because after throwing the single punch, he backs off. When the fight is going well and Cung is able to control range, the check hook is not a single power shot, but an opening to continue the attack, as above. When it lands, this technique puts Le in a fantastic position to continue the attack, and I'd have to consider it a mental lapse when he choses not to follow up. The angle he ends up in against an orthodox fighter means he can use all his limbs to attack an opponent while taking away the power side of his opponent, and his opponent's lead shoulder blinds them to Le's attack. We saw that with the Frkylund knockdown, and we can see it again against Brian Warren below.
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This perfectly displays the check hook's utility against a crowding fighter, the perfect angle of attack it gives against a right hander (the 2nd punch especially, through the window between shoulder and chin), and the power Cung possesses in his right hand. Should Cung land the check hook against Wanderlei, he needs to press the attack and swarm the swarmer, at least while he has a better angle of attack. One sustained attack from this position will do more to create range for Cung than 5 singular power shots.
Side Kick:
Cung Le's side kick is like BJ Penn's jab. It's his range setter, it's a great counter, it sets up his offense, it's the best of its kind in the sport, and it's thrown by a pudgy, bald Hawaiian. Wait, what was I writing?
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Anyway, yes, much has been made about Cung's side kick before because it's such an usual technique for MMA, and he uses it so well. There seem to be some misconceptions about it as well. Some people seem to think of the side kick as a bone-crushing fight finisher, or even a weapon against the takedown. Generally speaking, it is neither. It is a foot jab, and Cung Le uses it in exactly this way. Click:
Like a punching jab, Cung often throws the side kick when in doubt to test the range as well as push his opponent out to where he can work his more complete game. This is typical of any push kick, however, and Cung's side kick is more than that. Before we move on, take a moment to admire the technical beauty of the kick. Cung brings his knee and ankle up to chamber while simultaneously pulling his front hip back. Notice the plant foot, Cung rotates it 45º back when in chamber, then in one fluid motion twists his foot an additional 45º back while shooting his front hip out, extending the kick to plant his heel firmly in Fryklund's breadbasket. Rarely do we see technique in the cage that belongs in a textbook, but this certainly does. Even Cung's upper body is perfectly positioned, right shoulder forward to protect his chin, right arm extended to catch punches. After the kick lands, the foot is brought back to chamber with perfect balance. In any case, above is a sequence where Cung uses the side kick to fill an actionless moment. Like a jab, the kick is also used to keep an opponent off balance when he wants to reset. Click:
It's clear that Fryklund is trying to reset from the left straight that Cung lands to begin the gif, so Cung fills that empty mental space by snapping his left heel into Fryklund's body again. This is very similar to how K1 fans have seen Buakaw use the front push kick, though the front kick, being less powerful, can be thrown more quickly and more often. Though it doesn't blind Fryklund like a jab to the face would, the side kick disrupts his breathing, which pays dividends in terms of his endurance later. Le can also throw it from further out, keeping the range he likes so much. Two more uses of the side kick to examine. Click:
Cung's stepping side kick adds range to his already long kick, decreasing the space in the cage where his opponent can feel comfortable resetting and taking a few deep breaths. For a kick-based out-fighter like Le, having a long, accurate, and fast weapon (that's fairly safe defensively) that he can use to pressure his opponent and take away his gas tank is a big help towards keeping his own breathing space and working his opponent into a more stationary target. One more gif of the stepping side kick from above before we move on. Click:
This is a beautiful angle to show us the slick step-slide that Le employs to extend his range an extra foot or two on the side kick, as well as increasing his power a fair amount. Because the rear foot is perfectly behind the lead, it's very hard to see from an opponent's perspective. This means that after Cung has thrown a few side kicks and you're beginning to feel the range, he can suddenly change this range and power without you realizing it. Click:
Finally, here's the side kick as a counter. This will be the most important use against Wanderlei Silva, as Cung will need to have space enough to plant his feet and move forward before employing the side kick as an offensive weapon. Cung's perfect technique is important here. As he tries to cover up Shamrock's jab with his own lead hand, his rear foot steps forward very slightly and his front shoulder turns to cover his chin, but otherwise Cung's upper body barely appears to move at all. This is important because it leaves Frank unprepared, letting the kick land harder, and also because it gives Frank no time to rush in. For fun, compare Cung's side kick counter to B.J. Penn's jab counter from UFC 137. Foot strike vs. hand strike aside, they're very similar in use. Click:
The way to defend against Cung's side kick is to sidestep it or come all the way in, as barreling through before the kick is at full extension will usually knock the kicker off balance. 100% body weight > standing on one leg; this is why the side kick is a bad weapon against the takedown, at least after the opponent has started their forward movement. Therefore, Cung needs to do what he did here; cover up the lead hand to make Wanderlei afraid of a left straight counter, and land the counter side kick again and again until Wanderlei stops crowding. Click:
After discussing the different ways Cung can use his side kick, the gif above shows the effects of half a fight of applying these different methods. What we see from Shamrock is exactly what any out-fighter wants out of an opponent; lots of range to work, and the opponent waiting on the jab. Shamrock really does not want to eat more side kicks here, and he's looking very hard to block them. This reaction, I imagine, makes Le's eyes light up. We'll see exactly why in the next few gifs we look at.
7. Combinations/Striking Variety
Here's where we talk about Cung Le in his wheelhouse, putting together the setup strikes we just went over with the power strikes mentioned in part 1, at the kicking range he's most comfortable in. Look back at the last sidekick gif once more, then click on this one:
Coming a minute exactly after the last gif, Cung's setup has paid off in spades. Cung fakes the jab, and comes in with the stepping side kick again, which Frank is clearly tired of. Noting this and the reactions above, the next time Cung comes forward, Frank is looking hard for the side kick, and Cung knows it. Frank lowers his hands and raises his shin to block, as well as sticking his chin out in response to the anticipated body kick, opening up a lovely left straight to the body and right hook to the temple. Cung was able to use the threat of his side-kick-as-jab in a similar way the second time round against Scott Smith. Click:
This first gif shows us specifically how the side kick opens up the rest of offense. Much like faking with the right hand opens up Cung's stepping side kick, faking the chamber with the side kick brings both of Smith's hands down and opening up a beauty of a window for Cung's right hook, which is a setup for more of his offense. Click:
Having been fooled by both the sidekick and the right hook now, Smith is totally paralyzed defensively when Cung comes forward again. Smith's only reaction to both the kick feint and right jab feint is to cover up, allowing a left straight to slip through his guard, followed by a crashing right hook to the temple. So we've seen how the side kick can open up Cung's offense, and looked above at how the left hook can set up combos. Even beyond this, however, Cung Le is so dangerous at range because you will see combinations of techniques that he's never shown before. Let's just enjoy a few gifs of Cung Le at his best, when he's given the space and time to work his game and be creative with his striking. Note the stringing together of setup and power shots we've already covered in different ways to confuse opponents. Click and enjoy:
One quick note about the gif above, this demonstrates Cung's preferred counter to an opponent who tries to avoid his side kick by stepping outside Cung's lead foot. Though it's a low percentage move, it means there is a counter ready if an opponent steps to either side of the side kick.
So we've gone through Cung's formidable offense. Even though he doesn't have the 1-punch power of a Chris Leben or Rampage Jackson, there's a reason Cung is known as a human highlight reel, and if he's able to get his offense going it could be a very frustrating and painful night for Wanderlei Silva. So this should be an easy fight for Cung, right?
8. Striking Defense
Not so much. In case you forgot, we were going in order from least to most importance. Yeah.
On Offense:
Punching: Despite Cung being a pretty good offensive boxer, his technique needs plenty of work as far as staying protected from counterstrikes. Click:
Le and Smith both land their punches here, and that's a problem. See below for the still image of where Smith lands his counter.
The problem is clear as day, when throwing the left straight Le leaves his right hand all the way down at his waist. This is not an isolated incident either, scroll back up and look at the thumbnail for the 2nd side kick gif and you'll see Cung reaching way out to land a left cross while leaving his right hand down at Chuck Liddell levels of negligence. And speaking of Chuck, Wanderlei caught him several times during their UFC 79 fight precisely because of Chuck's bad habit of leaving his non-punching hand down. Cung also leaves his left hand down occasionally on right hooks, though it's less pronounced. Cung needs to fix this issue sooner rather than later, his chin won't hold up if he continues to have exchanges like the one with Smith above. Again, Chuck Liddell is the perfect example for why.
We discussed Cung's unusual roundhouse kicking technique, and it was my judgement that it was quite a good fit for Cung in terms of offensive considerations (speed, power, range, etc) and good in terms of avoiding getting a kick caught. You may remember, though, that I had a bone to pick in terms of defense against counterstrikes. Click:
Some of you may be saying, "So what? Frank lined up a good counter and landed it. It happens." Not so. Cung's technique directly leads to Frank being able to land this blistering counterpunch, which nearly lost Cung the fight even though Frank's right arm (which he delivered the punch with, tough SOB) was almost certainly fractured already by this point. Let's go to the technique of the Kyokushin crescent kick as demonstrated by Katsunori Kikuno, which, as we've said before, is very similar to how Cung's TKD-derived roundhouse kicks end up.
Having this is front of us, look down to the next gif of Ryan Gruhn of Central PA Mixed Martial Arts demonstrating proper Muay Thai roundhouse technique.
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There are two key differences to draw attention to here. First look at the shoulder on the kicking side. In Katsunori's case, it remains largely stationary from beginning to end. In Ryan's kick, by contrast, the rear shoulder rotates a fair amount, coming forward with the kick to cover the right side of his jaw. Combined with his lead hand protecting the left side of his jaw, there's only a tiny window for a straight counterpunch to come through, while on the other hand Katusnori's entire head and jawline are exposed. Second, watch the main weapon of the kick and how it lands. Kikuno is aiming with the foot, while Ryan aims with the shin. Also, Kikuno's foot travels forward, but in an upward and 45º angle. Ryan's kick comes forward while remaining perfectly horizontal. What I'm getting at here is that Katsunori, by extending his foot away from his knee and kicking upward, has a very small weapon area to hit his opponent with, which is fine when his opponent is at range. If he steps in, however, the kick is robbed of its power. Ryan's kick, on the other hand, has the shin, foot, and knee all in a horizontal line and aimed forward, giving a much bigger weapon area. If an opponent steps forward into his kick, the opponent is eating all of that power as opposed to barreling through it. Take a look at Brandon Vera's technique against Randy Couture and then compare it to Rashad Evans' kick on Lyoto Machida to see how these different techniques invite or discourage counterpunches and/or an opponent moving forward on you.
To be clear, I don't think this is a technical flaw per se, rather it is a peculiarity of the difference in technique. By not rolling the shoulder forward and not rotating the entire shin forward as a weapon, Cung decreases the commitment in his strike, which makes it faster and easier to retract to avoid a takedown, all while delivering plenty of power with slightly more range and speed. The tradeoff is that, should an opponent time it right, Cung is wide open for a counterpunch down the middle, both when he initiates the kick, and after an opponent blocks it successfully.
This is a big problem against Wanderlei, because there is definitely precedent for that kind of danger. Wandy has taken advantage of fighters failing to protect themselves while kicking before, and would love to do it again. Kazushi Sakuraba fans, avert your eyes.
Keith Jardine fans, av-oh wait.
Cung is unlikely to radically change his roundhouse technique or use the classical Thai kick as an addition, so he better cover up when he throws a roundhouse kick, or he may find 195 pounds of angry bald Brazilian in his face when he resets his stance.
On Defense:
Cung has some nice San Shou-style defense against straight kicks.
Notice that his arms each move in a half-circle to cover his face and lower abdomen before catching the kick at his solar plexus. It's beautiful San Shou technique and is a serious danger should Wanderlei try a push kick. This is unlikely however, as Wanderlei will want to close distance, not create it. Cung's defense against roundhouse kicks has been much less stellar in the past. Though he caught one of Frank's kicks in their fight and sent him to the floor in the first round, it was off Frank's sole roundhouse from his lead side. Shamrock landed his power side kick all night against Cung. Click:
Cung's stance likely has a lot to do with this. He defends well against head kicks, but a combination of extended arms, standing upright and a fondness for planting his feet make body and leg kicks good weapons to use against him. As far as body kicks go, the upright stance simply gives opponents more body to kick. In addition, in the gif above, we can see that Cung's left arm being slightly extended makes it hard for him to stick his elbow to his side and block the body kick. For the utility that kind of defense offers, we only need scroll up slightly and take another look at how Shamrock sets up his counter to Cung's body kick. Frank exploited this weakness from Cung rather often through the first two rounds, until Cung's side kick started to pay dividends and made Frank uncomfortable kicking at range. Click:
Cung doesn't check leg kicks, generally speaking. Above is one of the two ways he defends against them instead. Above, Cung bends his knees and leans in, causing the kick to slide up his thigh where it's less dangerous and additionally allowing Cung to come forward with a counterpunch from the power side. Cung demonstrates the technique here, without the in-depth explanation. That rationale all sounds well and good, but the fact is that Cung is still taking a leg kick rather than blocking it. Against the Brian Warrens and even Frank Shamrocks of the world, that might work, but Cung is facing a muay thai specialist in Wanderlei. The fact is, even with the kick sliding up higher on the thigh, Cung is essentially gritting his teeth and taking one to give one. The only hope for using this as a long term strategy is that Cung is accurate with his left straight counter, and that Wandy hates it more than he does. Don't count on that happening. The other way Cung defends against leg kicks is even more worrying. Click:
Avoiding the kick is all well and good, since Cung takes no damage. But notice that Cung's feet totally leave the ground when he does this. Notice that his hands stay down at his shoulders. And most of all, notice that his chin sticks forward when he leaps back. All Wanderlei (or any other opponent) need do is time Cung's use of this particular defense. Fake a leg kick, step in with an overhand right, and it's a guaranteed knockdown, if not a KO. If Wanderlei can use leg kicks consistently (while defending against Cung's side kick), he may get Cung to progress from his first style of defense to the second, opening up his swarming windmill hooks.
Again we'll explore Le's defensive boxing abilities. Click:
First, blocking. Having your arms outstretched really isn't a good strategy, defensively speaking. It means you have less time to react and catch punches with your hands since your hands start out closer to where they need to be to meet punches. Your elbows are out of position to catch body punches, like I mentioned when discussing body kicks. You're also showing your defense in advance a little, allowing your opponent to punch around your defense, much like Cung did against Tony Fryklund. Even though he stands with his arms out, Cung did a pretty good job of blocking punches with his hands in his first few fights, but this has decreased as of late. It's possible this is due to ring rust or Cung's skills decreasing, but I think it more likely due to the increase in competition quality, as well as opponents realizing that crowding Cung lessens his ability to avoid punches.
Now, head movement. Cung moves his head in 3 directions: straight back, back and to the left, and ducking down. It's a toss-up which is best between moving straight back and back and to the left. While moving straight back Cung retains the ability to strike back, but is easier to bully, while moving back and left he loses counterstrikes but usually circles while leaning, making him harder to follow. Both of these are undoubtedly superior to Cung's duck, however, because while moving his head in the other 2 ways, Cung can keep his feet moving and keep his eyes on his opponent. Ducking is usually an escape of desperation, and he does neither.
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Smith times this duck and catches Cung with a left hook standing flat-footed, with his eyes and hands down, leading to his come-from-behind TKO win. Click:
This is ominous, because it's from the second fight with Smith. Cung is still making this mistake after being knocked out as a result. Cung at least moves immediately after ducking, but looks at the floor and drops his hands while avoiding the overhand right. Had Scott been on balance, he could have followed up with that same left hook to the temple. Notably, this sequence as well as the TKO from the first Smith fight came as a direct result of Cung being bullied and having his range invaded. Now when and were does Wanderlei do his best work?
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Silva at his best. If he can get Cung running and/or ducking, his power is more than enough to put him away. So, technique-wise, what this fight will likely come down to will be Cung's ability to keep range with his sidekick and left hook (or clinch throws if he gets desperate and wants to risk the ground game) to keep himself safe defensively and set up his best offense. Wanderlei will need to try and take advantage of Cung's spotty boxing defense, or get the Thai clinch, by crowding Cung and refusing to give him space to kick. Should that fail, Wanderlei should work leg and body kicks, trying to get Cung to drop his hands and/or leap out of the way, opening the door for Wandy to rush him again. The opening of the fight will be telling, as I don't believe Wanderlei being patient will pay him dividends. Though Le's defense is far from impenetrable, his offense is more than good enough to keep Silva at bay if he's able to work.
The two biggest factors in this fight, though, I can't provide any breakdown for. Those factors? How Cung Le comes back from his 16-month layoff, and how Silva has recovered from his knockout at the hands of Chris Leben. Cung's previous track record with layoffs does not inspire optimism, though he came into MMA off a 2-year layoff from San Shou, his more recent 21-month break between the Shamrock and Scott Smith fight showed clear signs of ring rust with cardio issues and sloppy boxing. At 39 years old, I'm worried Cung's return will be more like the first Smith fight than the second. The even bigger question mark, though, is Silva. He's shown clear and worrying muscle stiffness as the years have gone on, undoubtedly as a result of 4 KTFO losses in his past 8 fights (including the Leben loss). He appears to be somewhat less coordinated compared with the lithe and loose Wanderlei of the early PRIDE days, and his stance has gotten wider and lower at the same time. It may make a nice target for side kicks to have Wandy standing tense and spread out in his stance. Confidence also comes into play. After coming out overly aggressive against Chris Leben, Wanderlei paid for it dearly. Wanderlei showed tentativeness against Chuck Liddell coming off of 2 knockouts in PRIDE, and again against Rich Franklin after the Rampage knockout. He'll have to break this pattern and come out aggressive against Cung Le. The really real for real question, though, is Wanderlei's chin. Even tense and less coordinated than in the past, Wandy definitely possesses the skills necessary to bully Cung into playing his game, which gives Wandy the best chance to win. In order to do that, however, Wanderlei's chin will have to hold up if he gets what he wants and Cung punches with him on the inside.
I, for one, am very nervous and excited for the fight at UFC 139. Nervous especially, because there's no predicting what will happen in the matchup I'm most interested in. In any case, we'll either see a resurgence of the Wanderlei of old, or learn that maybe Cung Le really does have what it takes to hang in the UFC. I can't wait to find out. Till next time!


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Friday Afternoon State Sports Summary
Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:58:32 EST
NHL players are voting on ratification of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement through tomorrow at 8 a.m. Eastern. If the deal is approved, training camps are expected to begin on Sunday. The Red Wings will open camp at Compuware Sports Arena in Plymouth because Joe Louis Arena is being used for events surrounding the North American International Auto Show. Detroit will open the regular season on Saturday, January 19th at St. Louis. The Red Wings home opener will be Tuesday, January 22nd against the Stars.
The Tigers will raise their 2012 American League championship banner during a pregame ceremony before their home opener on April 5. The banner probably will fly on the center-field flag pole, and remain there the entire season. Detroit wil host the New York Yankees, the team swept by the Tigers during last year's AL championship series. Detroit opens the season on the road, at Minnesota on April 1.
The chance to see the Tigers take their cuts during batting practice before spring training games will cost $5. A spokeswoman in the team's Lakeland, Florida office confirmed fans will be allowed to view BP sessions from the left field berm at Joker Marchant Stadium. Those who have game tickets but not a batting practice pass will be allowed inside the stadium when gates normally open.
Boxing great Thomas Hearns will be awarded a Brown Bomber Jacket during an annual ceremony on June 22 at the Doubletree Hotel in Detroit. Brown Bomber Jackets are awarded in the memory of Detroit legend Joe Louis, who defeated Max Schmelling on June 22, 1938, for the heavyweight title. Louis is memorialized at the Joe Louis Video Memorial Room located in Cobo Convention Center and will be open for the auto show.

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- Studio: Lions Gate Films
- Release Date: Feb 27, 2004
- Starring: Diego Luna, Romola Garai
- Summary: Set against the decadent glamour and escalating danger of revolution-eve Cuba, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights re-imagines the 1987 film phenomenon from an exciting new perspective. This is a timeless story of a young woman's discovery of love, sensuality and independence - but with a sizzling style and rhythm all its own. (Lions Gate Films)… Collapse
- Director: Guy Ferland
- Genre(s): Drama, Romance
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Score distribution:
Positive: 2 out of 32
Mixed: 19 out of 32
Negative: 11 out of 32
A pelvis-gyrating, ponytail-releasing, shirt-unbuttoning good time.
Even as the prosaic script gets lost in the intoxicating fantasy of the bloodless revolution, the hot heartbeat of the music drives the film with pure energy.
Bland though it is, "Havana Nights" could be the start of a globe-bettering franchise -- and across history, too: "Dirty Dancing: Monticello Mornings"; "Dirty Dancing: Gaza Strip Afternoons."
The dance sequences might have saved it, were it not for the fact that director Guy Ferland seems to have learned everything he knows about (over) shooting and (blindly) cutting such scenes from watching "Moulin Rouge" and "Chicago."
Despite being set in 1958 Cuba, Havana Nights sticks to the formula. This would be perfectly acceptable if the dancing was "dirtier" and if there was a spark between the young couple.
Havana Nights es mucho frío -- the only titter of excitement comes in a cameo from a strangely reptilian Patrick Swayze.
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This is a very nice climb, but is short. You finish wishing that is was a full 160 feet of similar face climbing. Original route line lost to history (Someone out there probably knows the FA party). An old line based on the O-ring bolts here. I pulled 2 of these old bolts out by hand, but there are 2 remaining on the route for your inspection. Four shiny new bolts exist along side these old relics.
This face climb is located on the right tower.
Four shiny bolts and 2 old O-ring bolts for future museum. A two bolt anchor at top for rappel and TR. Could use chains instead of webbing to reduce impact.


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Students examine the separation of powers that exist in the U.S. government. In this government lesson, students debate the positive attributes of separation of powers in the United States.
Students evaluate the role labor groups had on the U.S. Government in the early 1900's. In this teaching American history lesson, students complete several activities, including response writing and listening to music, that reinforce what the have learned about early 20th Century labor movements.
Introduce your class members to the Fortified Discussion, a discussion that uses precise, academic language and factual information to support a position on a controversial topic. After reading an annotated text that presents background information on the 9/11 attacks and on the Darfur conflict, pairs create a model for a fortified discussion of when the US should send troops to other countries. The sixth in a series of 24 skill-building exercises.
Learners complete a unit of lessons on the documents, symbols, and famous people involved in the founding of the U.S. government. They create a personal bill of rights, write a found poem, design a flag, conduct research, and role-play events.
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Job market improving for college grads
Job prospects for new college graduates are the best they've been in years, global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. says in a report released today.
Competition for entry-level positions will be tough, but companies are hiring again.
"Entry-level hiring has not returned to pre-recession levels, but this year's graduates should find markedly improved job-search conditions. Colleges and universities around the country are reporting increased on-campus recruiting and surveys of employers indicate more graduate hiring, as companies rebuild their bench-strength after massive layoffs during the downturn," Challenger, Gray CEO John A. Challenger said in a news release.
In February and March alone the economy generated 470,000 new private sector jobs, "the largest two-month employment gain since 2006," Challenger, Grey said.
It's about time we saw some positive gains in the job market. After slashing jobs by the thousands during the Great Recession and piling up record profits during the recovery, it's encouraging to see corporate America finally hiring again.
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Shirise offers free UPS ground shipping on all orders over $125 shipped within the United States. There is no sales tax on all orders shipped outside of Illinois. International shoppers, please view our shipping and returns page for more information.
In 1985, I had the good fortune to open the doors to our store in Glencoe. It was a hot August day and I remember thinking "will people come out in this heat"?
Well, yes, people did come.
Over the years our customers became our friends. Not only of Shirise but Shirise.com, as well. As this interminable winter continues, I've come to the realization that summer heat is for me!
To that end, Bill and I have decided that it's time for us to retire to points south. Those of you who know me well know that this is not an easy decision. It is hard to leave years of good memories and friends. My daughters, Brandi and Lori, will no doubt venture into something new and exciting in the future but, for now, it's time for us to close the doors and begin a new chapter in our lives.
Between now and March 28, we will be holding a retirement sale. All items (shoes, handbags and jewelry) will be on sale at substantial savings. I suspect that our inventory will quickly deplete as there will be no exclusions. To that end, be sure to come in sooner than later to ensure that you have the best selection possible.
Whether you choose to buy or not ... I hope that you take the time to come in and help us celebrate this new chapter in our lives.
Shirise is your premier online shoe boutique. At Shirise you can find the hottest designer shoes, designer handgbags, and designer jewerly. We promise to bring you the boutique experience to the comfort of your home. Shirise carries such famous designers as Chloe, Jimmy Choo, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Kate Spade, Alexander McQueen, Robert Clergerie Valentino. Shirise also sells the hard to find designers such as Henry Cuir, Free Lance, Sissi Rossi, Fiorentini + Baker, Golden Goose, Kotur, Giorgio Brato, Jerome Dreyfuss. Shirise searches the globe to bring you the top rising stars such as Pas de Rouge, Attilio Giusti Leombruni, LD Tuttle, Gastone Lucioli, Jane August. Let us know if there is a designer that you are looking for!


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With just under five minutes of play left in the first quarter, the referees have suspended the action between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Kentucky Wildcats at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium due to lightning. The Razorbacks currently hold a 14-0 lead over the Wildcats.
Arkansas has outpaced Kentucky thus far during the game, totaling 171 yards of offense to Kentucky's 41. Tyler Wilson has been instrumental in this success, going 6-for-7 with 129 yards, 74 of which came off of a touchdown pass to Jonathan Williams.
Arkansas' other touchdown came off of a 3-yard touchdown rush by Dennis Johnson. Johnson leads the team in rushing on the day with 28 yards on six carries.
At the time of the delay, Arkansas had possession of the ball at 2nd-and-6 with the ball on their own 41 yard line.


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Updated 12:28pm Tuesday 28th January 2014 in News
For more than 20 years, the MS Pride of Calais plied her way across the English channel disgorging thousands of motorists and holidaymakers in France.
These days things aren't looking quite so rosy.
Forlorn and unwanted, the 26,000 tonne ship lies beached in a Turkish breakers yard awaiting her destruction.
The Pride of Calais served on the cross-Channel route from 1987 to 2012. Last year she sailed between Ramsgate and Ostend before being send to the scrap yard in October.
Dismantling such a large ship is a specialist job that takes hundreds of men several months.
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Condola will play Juliet opposite Bloom, making his Broadway debut (although not his stage debut) as Romeo.
Joe Morton will join Rashad in the Capulet clan will be as Lord Capulet.
Meanwhile, Guarini will play Paris, a noble rival to Romeo for the affections of Juliet, and unlike him, a suitor sanctioned by her parents.
And Roslyn Ruff will play Lady Capulet, with Chuck Cooper as Lord Capulet.
The production will be directed by David Leveaux, and will showcase Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers as an interracial couple, with the Capulets as an black family, and the Montagues a white family, although the director says that the play would be set in modern times, and won't necessarily make any commentary on race.
Here's a quote from director Leveaux on that matter:
"They could have been any number of different ethnicities... The two actors I wanted to be together producing sparks just happened to be those two and I followed my nose in casting the families... There was nothing simple about that choice but I'm not about to turn a contemporary version of Shakespeare into a sociological or political point... We know there are families from one background or another who would reject their children getting together with someone from another group. Romeo and Juliet reject that notion. It is still the case that children try to oppose the cultural expectations thrust upon them, the rigidity of tribes, the rigidity of fundamentalism."
Other black actors of note in the cast are Corey Hawkins as Tybalt and Geoffrey Owens as Escalus.
The play is to begin previews on August 24, for a September 19 opening, at the Richard Rodgers Theater.
Joe Morton was originally announced to play Lord Capulet but it looks like it's Chuck Cooper's role now.
dancelover51 | July 1, 2013 8:06 PM
Hate to hear that Joe Morton won't be playing Lord Capulet. However, I understand he can't double book himself. I plan on traveling to NY just to see this play.
Boomslang | June 30, 2013 11:58 AM
He had a nose job ? it looks tampered on.
Jason | June 29, 2013 2:52 AM
So how is Joe Morton gonna be Olivia Pope dad on "Scandal" AND on Broadway at the same time? Scandal films in LA..so i guess he will only be in the first 3 episodes then get written out?


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(606) 433-7711
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Meta Double Kwik Robbery
Date of News Release: 08/31/2009
(Pikeville, Ky.) -- At 11:40 pm Post 9 received a call from a clerk at the Meta Double Kwik advising he had been robbed. An unknown male subject entered through the front door while the clerk was sweeping the front lot. The male suspect went to the registers and took an undetermined amount of money and several cartons of cigarettes. The clerk observed him behind the counter and entered the store at which time the male suspect was getting the cigarettes off the shelf. The clerk went back to the door to get behind the counter and the male suspect ran out the back door. A witness pulling into the store stated that a red 1992 Ford F150 with the tailgate missing, was pulling out of the store from the back, heading north on US 119.
Male subject was approximately 6'ft tall, medium build, wearing a grey hoodie, black ski mask that covered his entire face, jeans, gloves, and brown boots.
If anyone has any information please call the Kentucky State Police at 1-800-222-5555 (in the state of Kentucky only, does not work out of state) or 433-7711.


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Anyone wondering what happened to Brandon London? Well...I actually saw him playing on special teams last week, which meant he was active. But what does that mean? Will he contribute in the receiving game, and when? Can he be that big, fast WR that the Fins so desperately need?
Well, these and other questions MAY be answered before the end of the season. And we might start to get an idea even sooner than that!
Here is an excerpt from a PBP story:
Wide receiver Brandon London has just about everything the Dolphins' fear in a wide receiver - size, strength and speed.
The combination has killed the Dolphins twice this season, courtesy of Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald and Houston's Andre Johnson, a pair of Pro Bowlers had a combined 16 catches and 331 yards in wins against Miami.
If only the 6-foot-4, 210-pound London had NFL experience, he might be able to pitch in. Coach Tony Sparano hinted it might not be long.
And here are some direct quotes from the "Man with the Plan", the "Master of Downplaying", Tony "No Excuses" Sparano:
"He's getting a whole lot better fast," Sparano said. " He's very athletic at the position - a long guy that gets on you pretty fast when he runs his routes."
"He plays on the punt team as a gunner because he's aggressive and he can release," Sparano said. "When the ball is in the air, he'll go up and take it away from you. We talk about practicing against big receivers; he's a guy that gives us a tremendous look because he can go up and take it away.
"He's a guy that little by little, we should hopefully see a little bit more of."
So.... does anyone else see this as a potential "ace in the hole" in the second half of the season? I, personally, am excited by the prospect that we might have a real "sleeper" on our roster that could become the next Marques Colston.


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I like Linzer cookies, but I've got people in my family that have nut allergies so I'm used to making Xmas cookies with no nuts. This year I wanted to have pretty shapes that you find with Linzer cookies so I got a Linzer cookie cutter, set up my classic Sugar cookie, got some raspberry jam and started by baking. So I opted to make my style of Linzer cookie for my cookie swap.
Getting the dough together and doing the cut outs was relatively simple although I had to work pretty quickly to get the dough cut and transferred to my baking pan before the sugar melted too much.
Once I got the cookies in the oven, it was pretty straightforward after that. Although I may have had to make the batch twice because I happened to be watching television while the first batch went in and they may have been a little crispier that I would have liked. Once I fixed that little mistake, I got the cookies done, packaged and out the door with Canada Post to the three bloggers that were on my list.
I got three absolutely different cookies from three absolutely amazing bloggers who inspired me with their creations.
First, I got Beurre et Sel Jammers from Korena in the Kitchen - these were soooo good that they disappeared in a flash.
Next I got the most delicious gingerbread mocha biscotti from Kitchen Simplicity. Everyone in my house fell in love with these, and I may have hidden a few so I can have them with my tea.
Then last but not least I got some Nutella and Rolo stuffed double chocolate chip cookies from Amanda at Once upon a recipe, and these cookies are now my kryptonite.
I'm looking forward to seeing their recipes and I hope that they enjoyed mine.
I had a great time doing the Great Food Blogger Cookie swap and I'm looking forward to doing it again next year. Merry Christmas everyone!
There are two steps to this recipe. You will first need to make the dough, then refrigerate for at least an hour before making the cookies.
Making the dough
1. Add flour, icing sugar, butter and salt into bowl then with a mixer stir until the flour mixture is the texture of a coarse meal.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together egg yolks and vanilla. When they are combined add to the flour mixture and mix just until the dough is formed.
3. Turn dough out onto lightly floured board and form into a ball. Divide dough into half and make two 1/2-inch thick disks. Wrap each desk separately in plastic then refrigerate until firm. This can be anywhere from 1 hour to overnight.
Shaping the cookies
4. Preheat oven to 350°F, line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper then set aside. Put ½ cup of flour into a small bowl and place cookie cutters in it until you are ready to use it.
5. On a large piece of floured wax paper, roll out one disk to desired thickness then put back in the fridge, and chill for 15 – 30 minutes before shaping. Repeat with remaining dough.
6. Once the second disc has been chilled remove dough from the fridge and cut the dough into desired shapes, then carefully transfer to baking sheets.
7. Bake in the oven for 15 mins or until the edges are firm and not brown. Then remove from baking sheet and place on racks to cool. Once cool place a dollop of raspberry jam in between cookies, dust with icing sugar and serve.
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Bishop of Gibraltar will succeed Right Reverend John Rawsthorne
Topic: Right Reverend John Rawsthorne
Rt Rev Ralph Heskett named new Bishop of Hallam
Posted on Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Bishop of Gibraltar will succeed Right Reverend John Rawsthorne
On Monday Pope Francis made his way back to Caserta, in southern Italy, less than 48 hours after his first trip there, to meet with his friend Pastor Giovanni Traettino and speak to a group of Pentecostals at a partially built church
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Aromatase inhibitors are a type of medication that stops estrogen production in postmenopausal women, especially.
Since aromatase inhibitors were introduced in the late 1990s, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved 3 of them for treating breast cancer. They are:
Arimidex (anastrozole)
Aromasin (exemestane)
Femara (letrozole)
Hormones are chemicals in the bloodstream that control the growth and activity of normal, healthy cells. But certain hormones, such as estrogen, can also fuel the growth of some tumors, including breast cancer.
Estrogen promotes the tumor growth in approximately two out of three breast cancers. Estrogen promotes tumor growth by binding to a protein called an estrogen receptor, which is found in some breast cancer cells. When estrogen binds to this receptor, the cancer cells divide and the tumor grows.
A variety of hormone therapies block estrogen's effect on breast cancer. They do this in several ways.
Aromatase inhibitors reduce the amount of estrogen in the body.
Nolvadex (tamoxifen) blocks estrogen from binding to its receptor.
Tamoxifen is currently the hormone therapy most commonly used for estrogen-sensitive breast cancers. It is recommended in premenopausal women diagnosed with estrogen-receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer. It is taken in a daily pill form and usually after surgery for about five years.
Hormone therapies work only against tumors that grow in response to estrogen--that is, those that carry estrogen receptors. An ER+ status shows that the tumor may respond to hormone therapy.
If you have not yet gone through menopause, your ovaries still produce most of the estrogen in your body. After menopause, your ovaries no longer make large amounts of estrogen. But your muscles and fat still produce some estrogen from male hormones called androgens.
Aromatase inhibitors work by blocking the production of estrogen from androgens. These drugs interfere with the enzyme aromatase. Its role is to convert androgens, such as testosterone, into estrogen. By interfering with estrogen production, aromatase inhibitors deplete the body of estrogen. This helps slow or stop the growth of breast tumors, sometimes even shrinking them. Researchers have found that the drugs cannot lower estrogen levels enough to affect tumor growth in younger women. That's because their ovaries still make high levels of estrogen. For this reason, these drugs are used only in women who have gone through menopause.
Aromatase inhibitors are not all the same. There are three drugs that stop estrogen production that block the enzyme aromatase, which is responsible for making small amounts of estrogen in postmenopausal women. These drugs are letrozole (Femar), anastrozole (Arimidex), and exemestane (Aromasin). These medications are only effective in postmenopausal women. Toremifene (Fareston) is an anti-estrogen drug that is closely related to tamoxifen. It may be used in postmenopausal women with breast cancer that has spread beyond the breast. It is used in tumors that are estrogen-receptor positive or tumors whose estrogen-receptor status is unknown. Fulvestrant (Faslodex) acts by completely eliminating estrogen. It is often given if the breast cancer is not responding to tamoxifen. It is given by injection once a month to postmenopausal women only. Currently, it is approved for use only in women who have advanced breast cancer.
For the last 20 years, tamoxifen has proven to be a powerful drug for treating and preventing breast cancer in many women. But it is not without its problems. Though rare, blood clots and uterine or endometrial cancer can arise as a result of taking tamoxifen.
For postmenopausal women who might respond to hormone therapy, many physicians now recommend using an aromatase inhibitor at some point during adjuvant therapy. Adjuvant therapy is treatment given in addition to the major treatment. Its purpose is to prevent or delay any remaining cancer cells from growing. However, several questions remain unanswered. It is not clear if starting adjuvant therapy with one of these drugs is preferable than giving tamoxifen and then switching to an aromatase inhibitor. It is also not clear how long to give tamoxifen. It has not yet been determined the ideal length of time to give aromatase inhibitors. Research is now being done to answer these questions.
In general, aromatase inhibitors do not cause serious short-term side effects. These are the most common side effects. They're listed in alphabetical order. Ask your doctor which ones you are most likely to experience.
Hot flashes
Mild nausea
Muscle and joint aches and pains and stiffness
Stomach upset
Vaginal dryness
These are usually mild. If you do have side effects, you're more likely to have them in the first few weeks. Only in rare instances do side effects require that the treatment be stopped.
In the long term, aromatase inhibitors are less likely to cause endometrial cancer or blood clots than tamoxifen. However, these drugs do increase the risk for bone thinning, which can develop from a lack of estrogen. This can make bones more brittle and likely to break. Talk with your doctor about what you can do to prevent or manage these problems, such as exercising and taking calcium. Drugs called bisphosphonates can prevent or reverse bone loss. Talk with your doctor about whether you need them.
Because estrogen has healthful effects on the heart and on brain function, researchers are looking into the effects these drugs may have on these organs. Ongoing research will more clearly determine the long-term risks and benefits associated with the use of aromatase inhibitors.
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CITIBLOCS HAS DAD HOSTING KIDS¬Äô BLOCK PARTY WINNING A FATHER¬ÄôS DAY MR. DAD SEAL & GREATDAD RECOMMENDS LISTING
Roswell, GA (June 24, 2009) – If Dad is hoping to nurture a "chip off the old block" it helps to play with them. Wooden building blocks made by CitiBlocs are the perfect way to get Big Guys and Little Guys (or Gals) together for a block party of build 'em up and knock 'em down fun says the dad experts at this year's Father's Day GreatDad Recommends and Mr. Dad Seal of Approval competition.
CitiBlocs, the next generation of wooden construction pieces that stack up to a block party in the family room, was one of just 23 toys nationwide to make the Father's Day listing. A panel of dad experts including Paul Banas, founder of GreatDad.com and Armin Brott, of MrDad.com judged this season's Father's Day GreatDad Recommends and Mr. Dad Seal of Approval winners. Each product or service had to score high on three criteria -- improves the quality of the time fathers and children spend together; improves father-child relationships and helps dads be better parents and partners.
With CitiBlocs kits priced from $14.99 and up, kids can make a castle with Dad's help and then create a kingdom. Knock it down for a scary creature or a big wooden blob. The literal beauty of Citiblocs lies in the precision-cut pieces of wood, crafted in Vietnam from New Zealand pine. These earth-friendly blocks are ideal for solo play or a fun session with multi-generations. Fathers and grandfathers can secretly introduce kids to architecture, history, mathematics and science with memorable results.
The judges at GreatDad.com and MrDad.com agreed that this toy deserved their highest recognition:
200 piece CitiBlocs wooden building set • $49.95 • Ages 3+
Besides being fun, playing with blocks is a great brain builder. If you give your kids a chance to get near your box of CitiBlocs, they'll benefit too, learning reasoning, problem solving, cause and effect, engineering, and improvising. Besides being educational, CitiBlocs are safe, green, and infinitely adaptable. Oh, and just so you know, the snake to the left requires 200 blocks.
About GreatDad.com
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, GreatDad.com is a leading source of experience, recommendations, inspiration, and advice for dads -- all delivered from the male perspective. GreatDad.com has a library of over 2,500 articles on all aspects of parenting, all from dad's point of view, as well as the only weekly pregnancy newsletter written by and for dads.
About MrDad.com
Headquartered in Oakland, CA, MrDad.com, along with founder, Armin Brott, has helped millions of men around the world become the fathers they want to be. The author of seven bestselling books on fatherhood, Armin also writes the nationally syndicated newspaper column, "Ask Mr. Dad," and hosts the syndicated "Positive Parenting" radio show. His most recent book, The Military Father: A Hands-on Guide for Deployed Dads, will be released later this month.
About CitiBlocs
With a kit to fit every home, Dads can choose from the simple 52-piece to the ambitious 1000-piece wooden block set. Currently CitiBlocs are available online at CitiBlocsStore.com and specialty toy etailers. This summer, consumers can find CitiBlocs on toy shelves at Toys R Us and other national chains. For more information, visit their website at CitiBlocs.com.


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Additional Info:Abelena is a name used as long ago as the 8th century, particulary in England and then, the English colonies. It has never been used with extreme popularity. It's roots are Latin and is another spelling of Abellana or Avellana, all meaning the same thing. Abelena is also a city in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
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Beverly Farms — Margaret A. Storer, 87, died peacefully on May 17, 2014, at her home in Beverly Farms, just down the street from the house where she was born on July 15, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Francis I. Amory and Margaret Perin Amory. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Robert T.P. Storer Jr.; and by her brother, Tom Amory; and siste,r Mary Baker. Marge is survived by her four children, Nancy Storer Lambrechts (Stefaan), Susan P. Storer, Robert T.P. Storer III (Donna), and Margaret Storer Garvey (Michael). She was Granny to Molly and Harry Storer, and Michael T.P. Garvey.
Family was the No.1 priority for Marge. She was a loving and nurturing wife, mother and granny. She had a wonderful sense of humor, which was especially evident as her dementia worsened. She was an avid tennis player and won the Club Championships in ladies doubles and parent-child tournaments at the Essex County Club numerous times. She loved winning at bridge, or go fish when bridge became too much. She could watch any sport on TV, from the Red Sox to the Bruins to the Patriots, and any golf, or tennis tournament, or horse race, and was known to place $1 bets with Susan and Mike Garvey. Throughout her life, her competitiveness shined brightly.
Besides tennis, Marge was probably best known for the shell collection that she and Bob amassed over 50 years of collecting. Bob and Marge started by collecting in Bermuda, Florida and the Caribbean, and then they spread their wings to exotic locales around the globe. Even when traveling in Ireland, they had to stop when they saw a beach to see if there were any shells. This love of travel and the joys of seeing new places and people was instilled in all four children – "collecting" is in their DNA.


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Another sign of being a sex addict is excessively acting out sexual fantasies. There's nothing wrong with using your imagination when enjoying sex. Just don't let it get out of hand or interfere with your daily living. Imagine the fun you could have with sexy costumes and fancy dress! Dress up in all kinds of costumes and act out your sexual fantasies.Whether you want to play doctor/nurse, cop/crook, or maid/master, there's a costume to suit your needs.
One very popular scenario is the French maid and her controlling master (or mistress) of the house. The skimpy black and white French maid's costume is one of the sexiest in existence. There are many varieties of this costume. One of the nicest is this Baci French maid costume. It's a lovely skimpy black and white lace confection. The short apron shows off lots of leg. After all, if you have it, flaunt it.
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A suspended Colorado lawyer who authored the book Bulletproof Asset Protection pleaded guilty in federal court in Las Vegas on Monday to multiple tax-related charges.
William S. Reed, 61, of Santa Barbara, Calif., was indicted in July, along with two other defendants, on accusations he participated in a business scheme between 1998 and 2006 that helped others hide assets from creditors and the Internal Revenue Service, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States, attempted tax evasion and aggravated identity theft, and agreed to pay about $40 million to the IRS and the Federal Trade Commission. The two other defendants await trial.
Reed allegedly had $70,000 in cash hidden in his vehicle when he was arrested last year, reports KLAS. He faces up to 12 years when he is sentenced in May.
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Fun singletrack with nice, but short, downhill section. Near Marlborough, MA
From MP's sister site: MTB Project
I have searched through this area for many years and had mostly written it off as being a bunch of mossy, chossy slabs. My recent purchase of a mountain bike has allowed for a much more thorough search and has revealed some high quality boulders and some potential quality trad routes. According to the Massachusetts DCR website, this is technically part of the Gilbert Hills State Forest, but for most recreational users, it is known as the Wrentham State Forest.
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Former state Attorney General Scott Harshbarger says he was aware that he cited a disbarred lawyer as a character witness for Vito Giacalone's altruism in an investigative report that cleared Giacalone — fisherman, shoreside Gloucester businessman, head of the Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund and policy head of the Northeast Seafood Coalition — of abusing his influence in collusion with other powerful industry figures.
And Harshbarger conceded Friday that he had uncovered evidence similar to one second-hand allegation — that business partners of Giacalone's, brothers Richard and Raymond Canastra of New Bedford — used financial inducements to shift business away from a longstanding fish auction to an outlet operated on property owned by Giacalone and run by his three sons.
But in a telephone interview Friday, Harshbarger said the disbarment of Bruce Nicholls in 2010 for "intentionally" misappropriating $77,000 to be held in escrow in a divorce case, "had nothing to do with his assessment of Vito's work."
Nicholls, counsel to the preservation fund until his disbarment by the Supreme Judicial Court in February 2010, was grouped with five others in the report by Harshbarger, who "emphatically commend Giacalone for his independence when acting for the fund and insisted he goes out his way to give up personal gain for the good of the fund."
Also among the group agreeing with Nicholls about Giacalone's selflessness was Mike Walsh. He heads a small group of fishermen based in Boston organized into a fishing cooperative or sector associated with the Northeast Seafood Coalition to which the preservation fund gave nearly $1 million in cash and permits from a state grant of $12 million to mitigate fishing opportunities lost to the construction of a liquefied natural gas terminal about 10 miles from Gloucester.
The Times reported in January 2012 that Gicacalone confirmed that Walsh had threatened to sue the Gloucester permit bank for a share of the LNG mitigation money, in an effort to get Giacalone to deliver on a agreement with the state covering the mitigation grant to "address the interests" of groundfishermen "south of the North Shore."


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RALEIGH, NC (WECT) - A man from Wilmington will spend more than seventeen years in prison after being sentenced on security fraud charges.
Joseph Leonard, 44, will have to pay nearly a million dollars in restitution as well.
In May, Leonard pleaded guilty to securities fraud. According to a release, Leonard was a financial advisor who owned Coastal Investment Advisors and Leonard Capital Management. He also wrote Your Money, Your Rights, Your Retirement and the Retirement Vault.
Authorities with the FBI say Leonard forged stock certificates of a company called Proton Therapies, USA and then sold the certificates worth $1.6 million to 55 people. Those folks included members of his own family, according to a release. Authorities say Leonard pocketed the money.
Investigators say Leonard did a parallel investment fraud scheme where he sold fakes certificates of deposit, offering an interest rate of 4.05%, to ten people in the Wilmington area. He sent fake monthly account statements showing growth in the CD's to his clients.
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Porn's effects on women users
I was directed here from the above listed TEDX talk. The Great Porn Experiment, which is in fact a response to this TED talk.
There's a lot of talk about how internet porn affect men, who are the majority users, I'm curious if there are any studies (and hopefully talks) about effect on women users. I know how porn have effects on porn actresses, but I'm asking about effect on how porn affect women who watches porn.
Or perhaps there's no effect, or social effect for that matter, since the number is too insignificant to have a study done to it. But women do represent half of humanity, and I'm sure such a study would present some interesting insights to how porn affect human, and not just men.
What do you think/know about this topic?
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Sen. Vitter and Rep. Pompeo Launch Opposition to Proposed Carbon Tax
Members of Congress are trying to hang their hats on anything that might help them avoid making any serious spending cuts ahead of the looming "Fiscal Cliff." Among the many truly bad ideas that are being floated all in the name of raising "revenue," as if there was any tax large enough to get us out of the hole our unbridled spending has dug, is a potential carbon tax. While past carbon tax proposals, aimed at curbing greenhouse gases, have also included components aimed at revenue neutrality and other ways to mitigate the regressive nature of such a tax, the current carbon tax talk is pure cash grab.
Senator Vitter (R-LA) and Representative Pomeo (R-KS) have introduced concurrent resolutions opposing such a carbon tax in an effort to get ahead of the harmful tax. As they state in a join press release here, a carbon tax would have a detrimental effect on taxpayers and our already struggling economy:
"There's a lot of talk in Washington about raising taxes, and finding 'revenues' in creative ways, to avoid going over the fiscal cliff," Vitter said. "But a carbon tax – which would force more financial hardship upon family budgets, energy consumers and job seekers – needs to be completely taken off the table. Our resolution would enshrine that."
There's virtually no part of the economy or everyday life that wouldn't be negatively impacted by a "revenue-raising" carbon tax. For consumers it would mean higher costs on everything from food and manufactured goods to transportation and heat for the winter months ahead. This would be a massive burden on our economy and would further slow what little growth we have.
Instead of looking for quick cash gimmicks that will only hurt in the long run, Congress needs to make substantive spending cuts and reforms to put us back on the path to long-term prosperity. Higher taxes rarely bring in the revenue that was expected and at the end of the day, we'll still be left with a growing debt and no one left to tax.
For a good reminder of just how urgently we need to cut spending and what little higher taxes will do, check out this new video from NTU.1 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
Mr. President, the Government Grinch is Stealing a Lot More than Christmas
Today, the President appeared in Pennsylvania as part of a new twist in his push for tax hikes on the American people: ginning up concerns over 'holiday spending', calling for new outlays, and contriving a fear of middle class income tax hikes highlighted by the "#my2k" social media campaign. The National Taxpayers Union (NTU) is calling this a disingenuous move from the political playbook, designed to divide America's taxpayers.
NTU Executive Vice President Pete Sepp weighed in: "It is clear that the President's pro tax-and-spend tour is an unfortunate move that will feature narrow claims about holiday consumer spending being reduced, even as immense budgetary challenges have taxpayers so concerned for their futures."
The President's claims, and those from a recent Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) report, don't tell the whole story:
Blowing fear of middle class income tax hikes out of proportion to divide taxpayers. In his remarks the President admitted, "both parties agree we should extend the middle class tax cuts." So why make this the focus of a campaign-style appearance? To divide taxpayers and possibly create a situation where inaction would lead to a set of tax hikes you want.
If tax uncertainty is a problem for sub-$250,000 per year income, why is it not a problem for those over $250,000? The CEA report that was released this week correctly notes tax hikes on income under $250,000 a year would have devastating economic consequences (in 2013 though); why they do not extend that logic to income above $250,000 is a mystery. In fact, according to an analysis reported in 2010 in The New York Times, 1 out of every 3 consumer dollars is spent by households earning more than $210,000! If the President is truly concerned about holiday spending, he's leaving out a big piece of the pie.
The CEA's own report does not particularly back up the President's 'holiday consumption' concerns. Their report points to the Retail Federation's prediction that spending would increase 4 percent this holiday season; and they place the greatest fallout from the income tax hikes in 2013.
Why wait until the last minute? Delays will affect tax filing season. Common sense dictates whatever damage uncertainty was going to inflict, it likely already has for consumer spending in 2012. However, the delay means the IRS is making contingency plans for the tax filing deadline; and assumptions about what the tax code is going to look like in 2013. This includes the assumption the AMT patch will go through; a probability the CEA does not reflect in their report.
MORE Spending?!? Tax hikes would be woefully inadequate for the task of deficit reduction the President is setting out for them, but now the President wants to make it a moving target with $50 billion in new "stimulus-style" spending. It's true, the economy is weak, but a better solution would be NOT hiking taxes!
It's not about your "$2k", it's about your "$53k" share of the national debt. Without the sequestration cuts going through, entitlement reform, and an end to constantly raising the debt ceiling, tax hikes on anyone will cause short-term economic harm. And, the lack of long-term budgetary discipline will result in more fiscal calamity and revenue grabbing in no time.
"The President seems to have become interested in aspects of supply side economics, but for only one segment of taxpayers," said Sepp. "That's one big reason why his claims don't hold up under investigation – all of America's taxpayers deserve relief from a burdensome tax code and out-of-control spending."0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
The Late Edition: November 28, 2012
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President Obama has unveiled his 'Christmas Campaign' which essentially attempts to sell higher taxes on upper-income earners to the public in an attempt to avoid weak holiday sales.
Even higher prices at the pump come January 2013? Congress is considering raising the federal gas tax to avoid the fiscal cliff according to News Max.
Song artist Katy Perry joined NTU and other taxpayer advocacy groups in opposition to the Internet Radio Fairness Act which would further distort the broadcast market.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
The Late Edition: November 27, 2012
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After a thirteen year campaign to bring more accountability to government, the President signed the WPEA into law today. NTU earned praise today from Government Accountability Project Legal Director Tom Devine for our part in getting the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act (WPEA) passed.
With little appetite for tax increases in the GOP, President Obama is taking his demand for higher taxes to the public this week according to an article from the Washington Times. But will Americans buy what he's selling?
This editorial from the New York Post explains the consequences of raising taxes on higher income groups as the Obama Administration seeks to do: weakened economic growth and substantial job losses, resulting in worse financial conditions for all Americans.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
The Late Edition: November 26, 2012
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Pete Sepp weighs in on retiring Illinois Democrat Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and the roughly $45,000 annual taxpayer-funded pension he'll walk away with unless he agrees to decline it.
According to Market Watch, Republican lawmakers are seeking a way to save small businesses from the massive tax increases the President seeks to impose on them.
How would the "fiscal cliff" affect healthcare spending and appropriations? Deseret News has the scoop.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
The Late Edition: November 19, 2012
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NTU's Pete Sepp discusses the lame-duck Congress and what they ought to be doing in the last weeks of their term in this Washington Times op-ed.
The tax hikers are ready for the "fiscal cliff" battle:
House Minority LeaderNancy Pelosi statesthat a deal cannot be struck to avoid the "fiscal cliff" without including tax hikes to "bring in revenue."
New York Times economist Paul Krugman reminisces about the 1950's-style 91% tax rate on the top income bracket.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
The Late Edition: November 12, 2012
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Inside Investing Daily's Bill Bonner highlights NTU statistics on the disproportionate share of taxes the top 1% of earners are forced to pay into the federal government's coffers.
If labor groups like the AFL-CIO and the SEIU have their way, Congress and the President will inflict tax hikes on those making over $200,000 at the end of the year.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
Sports Memorabilia and Health Care Reform
An article published in the Bradenton Herald on Thursday highlights one of the interesting, if not unintended, consequences of the new Medicare taxes that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is set to levy beginning in 2013.
Sports memorabilia enthusiasts may have noticed the recent surge of high-dollar collectibles flooding auction houses: Bobby Knight's NCAA Championship rings; Don Larsen's New York Yankees pinstripes; even Evander Holyfield's heavyweight boxing championship belts.
Perhaps not so coincidentally, these valuable items are hitting the auction market right before January 1st, when a new 3.8 percent Medicare tax on investment income will take effect for high-income individuals. As mentioned in the article:
"And starting Jan. 1, there will be a new Medicare tax on income from investments for higher-earning people. The IRS hasn't issued rules yet, so money from the sale of collectibles may be subject to the new levy. "The 3.8 percent Medicare tax would probably be the thing that immediately popped into my mind in terms of what folks may be thinking about," said David Boyle, Americas director of personal financial services for the accounting firm Ernst & Young."
Currently, income generated from collectibles held for more than a year is eligible to be taxed at a rate of 28 percent. So, if I'm a wealthy individual who bought Babe Ruth's 1920 uniform for $4.4 million and sold it a few years later for $5 million, I could owe 28 percent of the difference in capital gains taxes. With the PPACA's passage, that amount could increase by 3.8 percent beginning in 2013.
The new Medicare tax, combined with the possibility of Bush-era tax cuts expiring and the estate tax, apparently has some athletes and sports figures more closely examining the benefits of cashing in on their most sought-after mementos sooner rather than later.3 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
The Late Edition: October 3, 2012
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In this article from American Free Press, NTU's Pete Sepp delves into the relationship between the EPA's Renewable Fuels Standard requirement which mandates that increasing portions of corn be diverted to ethanol, and the higher prices Americans could end up paying for food as a result.
Just in time for tonight's first Presidential debate, Fox News takes a look at five key tax increases put forth by President Obama that hinder the ability of small businesses to be successful.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
The Late Edition: 2 October, 2012
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NTUF launched its line-by-line analysis of the spending agendas for Ohio Senate candidates Sherrod Brown and Josh Mandel, finding the two swing-state candidates are about $110 billion apart.
A recent report by State Budget Solutions found that each state government carries an average debt load of $13,425 per capita, amounting to an astounding $4 trillion for the nation as a whole.
Are Obama claims about Romney's tax plan accurate? The Tax Foundation hits back on charges of severe middle class tax hikes should Romney's plan be implemented.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts


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A Colorado woman was impaled by a light pole after she crashed because she was texting and driving.
An accomplished Cincinnati musician is turning to social media to track down trumpets that were stolen from his home.
Brian Buerkle is a Cincinnati-based professional trumpet player who plays with symphonies and orchestras around the U.S.
Buerkle was in Grand Rapids playing with the symphony when his Springfield Township home was burglarized. Buerkle says his electronics, clothes and other goods were stolen but the real heartbreak came from the 14 instruments that thieves callously snatched. Buerkle says it took him 25 years to put together his collection and the estimated value of the stolen items is $50,000.
After the theft, Buerkle took to Facebook, asking his friends to share his list of stolen instruments in hopes that it would help bring them home.
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Buerkle's post was shared 2,500 times and picked up by Reddit and spread some more. If you have any information, be sure to call the Springfield Township Police Department at (513) 729-1300.
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Group Video Chat w/ RT
I've been running into some frustration with my Surface RT (which is rare for me).
I'm in need of an app to do group video chats on my Surface RT with distant family and friends.
Many of them use google services so that's been our go-to in the past, however, Google refuses to support the Win8 marketplace so that option is off the table.
We've used Skype in the past for one-to-one chats, however, Skype charges for group video chats. I really think this feature ought to be free - especially if they want to make Skype the default video chat application (as it has been) and remain competitive against google. I already pay $60/year for xbox live, so I'm not wanting to double that just for group chats. They have a day-pass option but that's not all that attractive to me at $5/day.
I've been searching for alternatives, but so far I've not had much luck. Has anyone else had similar problems? Any solutions out there I'm overlooking?


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It's all finished before I wrote a review, but I can say it is absolutely delicious. As the product description says, it's more mellow than some ginger tea, but it has a bit of a bite to it anyway. It's one of the best flavoured tea I have had in a long time and I will be getting some more one day. It's one of my favourites, one of my girlfriend's favourites, and one of my housemate's favourites too – it must be doing something right!
Tastes like proper fruit rather than pretend stuff, tastes like ginger, and still tastes like black tea. Balance – that's the word for it.
Will at Iford manor teas sent me a sample of this tea when I ordered some other teas. It's a beatuifully fresh-tasting clean oolong. It's not a very very powerful one, but it's good enough to taste just as good on the second brew. It has the sweetness of a first flush darjeeling but just the faintest smokiness of an oolong to remind you what you're drinking. An excellent tea.
I had a tea party for my birthday with some incredible cakes and of course a selection of teas. I wanted to get a few more people enthusiastic about tea. I can recommend it, it was a wonderful afternoon. Of course there were people who asked what my favourite tea was, so I showed them this to give them the idea. It's an excellent tea – probably not the best First Flush Darjeeling there is, but it's delicious and much cheaper than some of the other ones you can get
It's taken me three or four tries to get this tea right, something which I probably should have expected as it's quite cheap on the scale of First Flush Darjeelings. Now I've got it right, though, it's absolutely delicious and I know exactly why I tell people that First Flush Darjeelings are my favourite type of tea. So sweet and gentle, I just love drinking it.
For the record, the trick is to use slightly more leaves than usual, use water at 85degC and steep for 1.5 mins or thereabouts.
I had a really good christmas and got lots of new tea from people who see my obsession as an easy opportunity to buy me presents (I'm not complaining). But several of them remain unopened while I drink my way through this one. It's easy (in a bag) and yet tastes very nice. It's got the balance of fruit and tea quite well – it's quite sweet but not so sweet that I screw up my face like I do with some so-called teas
I can't decide whether the addition of the kwai flower improves this. I tend to think not actually.
I'm not really into flowery teas though, so the fact that this is getting is reasonably high rating shows that it's a pretty good tea. It also stands up very well to being steeped several times without losing the flavour, so it must be good tea!
It's a proud day today. I gave a cup of this to my housemate. He has had several cups of green tea at work and been very disappointed. They were cheap teabags and my personal experience is that it is very hard to find a good green teabag.
So I let him try a sip of this gyokuro that I was drinking and – wow! – he really loved it. He gulped down his builder's tea (Tetley) and asked for a whole cup to add to the little sip he tried at first. He even said it was a little bit sweet.
I have been persevering with my housemate for over two years and he is finally showing real signs of understanding tea, and really appreciating the difference between the good stuff and the bad stuff. And he has such good taste in tea: as I have said before, I think this tea is excellent!
The best part about it was the funny face he pulled when he scalded his tongue. I know it's mean to laugh, but I couldn't help it and I laughed and laughed and laughed and he stuck his tongue out at me.