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May 9th, 2011 By Jacqueline FernandezREALITY CHECK FOR BOTH BOXING & MMA FANS
San Francisco, CA- Boxing is fixed! Not saying Saturday's Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley fight was, just the sport in general. I'm sure everyone saw how effortless Mosley acted between the ropes. Hey, people have been getting paid to lose fights since Don King had normal hair. Deservedly so, Manny was the favored fighter, some oddsmakers had it 8-1, which is an astronomical number for upper echelon boxing.
Mosley, now 39 and a professional since losing to the late Vernon Forrest in the 1992 Olympic Trials, this long before dropping two lopsided 12-rounders and the welterweight (147 lbs) title to Vernon in 2002. He has a son taking up the sport now and he should no longer be in the ring, Shane its time to take a seat. Besides, with his slurring his words, experts I know say he is headed towards "Pugilistic Dementia," or to us common folks, he's getting "Punch Drunk
Not a Manny Pacquiao fan at all, I can't wait for him to get served with a loss. It's funny how people get all hyped up about the Pacman, boxing, sports in general, when four or five years ago none of you had any boxing acumen or even an opinion to express. I remember the Evander Holyfield-Mike Tyson fights in 1996 & 1997, the second AKA the "Bite Fight" in particular. Holyfield exposed Tyson as a one dimensional thug who couldn't take a shot nearly as good as he gave.
I can remember crying a river of tears when Oscar De La Hoya lost to Tito Trinidad, and before that there was that Mexican beast the great Julio Cesar Chavez. Look, I understand that the Filipino people, that you all got pride, but boxing will never be the same as it was in the era of Tyson, Chavez, and Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns and Ray Leonard in the 80s. Reason being, much like Major League Baseball was in the 90s, boxing is now dealing with PEDS or Performance Enhancement Drugs.
In just about any era, Manny Pacquiao would be considered a great fighter. He wouldn't have had a chance with the aforementioned greats in Duran, Hearns, or Leonard, but outside of that group he would have been quite successful. When I said that boxing was fixed, I was alluding to the fact that I believe, in my opinion Pacquiao is not fighting fair. There are many people that think Manny has jacked his body up with red blood cells, also known as "Blood Doping" while training.
The extra blood cells from the use of EPO (Erithropoyetin) can increase your oxygen level anywhere from 30 to 45%. Of course, this allows you to train 45% harder, recover 45% faster, and thus perform 45% better. As somebody studying medicine, I've been told there is no perfected test to determine whether an athlete is on EPO. In the old days, before the steroid era, "Blood Doping" was done through transfusions. Until recently accurate testing has been difficult because the EPO made in the lab is virtually identical to the naturally occurring form and there are no firmly established normal ranges for EPO in the body.
The bottom line is that none of us knows what goes on behind closed doors in a fighter's training camp. Now, I'm not saying Manny didn't deserve to win against the almost elderly for a boxer Mosley, who turns 40 in a few months, as he pitched a shutout on almost everybody's scorecards. Pac's a good man that has done a lot for his country, has a lot of faith in God and is without question a great fighter. But that still doesn't change the fact that I think the sport of boxing is fixed.
Jacqueline R. Fernandez
Boxing, MMA, football, baseball, basletball ect… all of it has a pretty deep layer of bullshit on top of it, no real surprises there for most. Though its nice to see a good reminder to people that prolly think its all on the level this article still kinda feels like a fan rant.
You done messed up saying Pac couldn't hang in there with Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns and Ray Leonard in the 80s. Not only will you see in the comments on this thread that he could hang with them but that none of them would even come close to defeating him and he would knock them all out with ease.
Pac couldn't carry Ray's, Roberto's, or Tommy's jock strap!
This is great and I agree with it – and what Pedro just wrote in the comments. Pac is not in SRL/Tommy/Duran's League…Good job Fernandez's.
The little chick can fight. At 105 lbs., dropped some drunk that came at her at the Giants-Phillies playoff game last season. She is not to be messed with.
love to see the pro pacquiao comments saying how pacquiao is the greatest man that ever lived since Jesus Christ.
I would agree, and when Manny visited me in the White House I could tell he was on Juice.
What we do know is this…Pacman can pac a punch,I mean when have you heard of SRL/TOMMY/DURAN breaking an opponent's face?Who's next to say they've done what PACMAN has done in the ring!
If you look on BoxRec at fights scheduled around the U.S., you can see many gross mis-matchs that are "fixed" by the matchmaker. This is one reason boxing is losing out to MMA.
but still what youre saying about manny is just an opinion and not fact, so you really cant knock him
Finally! That's what I've been saying, but no one believes me that Pacroid is on something! There was no way he could've moved up from 130 to fight and beat Cotto or Margarito at 154 w/o juicing.
oh the haters is now again boxing "experts" with their fantasy fights. again they predicts that the pac cant hang with those greats of the past. how many times this so called "experts" predicts the downfall of the pac. if i remember right, its almost 8 yrs now and still counting. remember, its only the pac that will retire still on the top compare to your so called great of the past.
The gist of the attacks on Pacquiao on this site are illogical. On the one hand, the writers say that they believe Paquiao has been able to move up in weight while retaining his speed and power so amazingly that he must be on drugs. A big part of their argument is that his phenomenal rise through the weight classes is, to their expert eyes, impossible without PEDs.
On the other hand, though, they say he is a farce, hand picks his competition and many other insults.
Well which is it: Is he a farce who handpicks his opponents or has he moved up the weights so amazingly he must be on PEDs? He can't be both.
I'll tell you what I think: I think that there is a lot of intentional and probably unintentional racism at work. I think a lot of people are simply in disbelief that a tiny Asian could not only beat but obliterate the best boxers of his era in six divisions.
Good article, I agree with you we don't know what happens behind close doors.And fights like Pac vs shane don't help the sport,he took the money and ran.
We have different writers sir, If you bothered to read the bylines, you'd realize such.
The thing that sucks though is why is manny being singled out based on suspicions? what about other folks that "draw suspecions" as well? You said it yourself that "there is no perfected test to tell whether or not an athlete is on EPO". So I presume that would also mean that the half ass "olympic style" drug tests Mayweather proposed wouldn't work either right? It's not that hard to understand why people like Manny..what happened to vargas or chavez jr, ones who failed tests..dont remember these guys ever being hailed as elite..sounds like you need more than ped's to be succesful in boxing…
They didn't fight thrird rate guys like Clottey & Margarito's ilk in major fights, they fought each other sir. Tommy was 6'2, Ray 5'11, Duran was close to his height. Like Emanuel Steward said last month on my show, "Tommy would, Ray, Duran, they would toy with Pacquiao.:
Thank you, Mr. President.
Manny wouldn't have never made it pass:
Chandler @118
Gomez @122
Sanchez @126
Arguello @130
Camacho @ 135
I say that to say, in that era there wouldn't be much of a Manny to talk about.
For me, I dont understand why people who like boxing DONT like pacman..If you watch his fights as a kid and knew his background and witness the intesity he displayed in the ring and how he carries himself out of the ring, to the string of success hehes had, what else does the guy have to do to earn respect?
Roberto has a point..have we now come down to picking fighters of the past to take on the great manny pacquiao? lmao..what about his contemporaries in his weightclass?
I agree I dont think pac couls hang with leanord or durran or even hearns I also dont think he could have beat pernel whitaker eaither or bernard hopkins in his prime. I dont think he can beat floy and if the fight happens floyd will prove it to the world. All I have to say is anybody who is going to turn down a garrented 60 million dollar payday over a blood drug test has something to hide. If you guys think he is clean pull your heads out and put them back on your shoulder. Ask your self one question who you fight flopyd for 60 mill if you had to take a blood drug test. I can tell you I would fight anybody for that kind of money, heck I would let tyson bite my ear off for 60 mill. So with that being said pac is using and he dont want to fight floyd cause he will be exposed or have to quiet and he knows he cant beat floyd with out it.
If pac fights JMM, i hope pac drops down to 140..Fans want to see an exciting fight! Marquez will not bitch out like Mosley did..Or i doubt he'll sit on his ass like Morales did in the third fight..
Ray at 5'11??? and Duran, close?? Yeah, with elevator shoes!! What a joke to prove a point. I'm pretty sure Pac vs. the aforementioned three, would be competitive…not sure who would win, though.
Is the writer related to pedro? no wonder!!!
"I remembered how Lorraine took care of my daughter Jacqueline like she was her own, affording us free hotel rooms, great meals, this in addition to giving the three-year old a first row seat at any fight we attended together."
Duran was close to Pac's height dum dum!!
She is my beautifuk, smart, and tough as naiks daughter, After the Fight Chick Frances Martel left me fr law schook and MSNBC, I needed a chick with balls, Jackie has her daddy;s relentless no BS taking attitude. I hope she can continue to produce copy wi=orth reading and causing argumrnts ani=ong ya' all,
One reason, in 150 hears of prize fighting nobody has done what he has done, moving up in weight, getting stronger against bigger msn, And just likr badeball in the 90s, nobody ever hit home runs k=like those guys and they were all i=on steroids. That;s why and if that is hard fir yout to understnd, nothing will ever convince you of the need for testing,
im still amazed at the logic of this so called experts,esp this pedro. on one hand they are very convinced that the pac has no chance with the great of the past. but they question his rise in weight and maintaining speed,strength, etc on PED. now,which is which Shaun? your just contradicting yourself. As what Jon said, up to now they cant still believe that a small asian dominate their so called sports.and they cant hardly wait when will it end. it drives them crazy!!
Good article Ms. Fernandez. I agree their certainly is plenty of room for speculation concerning Pac Man. It does pain me however, to see Pacquaio's name even mentioned with Leonard/Duran/Hearns/Chavez. Any of those guys would have chewed Manny up and spit him out like an annoying food particle stuck in your teeth. Please!! Also, a quick question, did you cry when Oscar lost to Tito because you were a fan, or becuase you tuned in and saw a track meet instead?..LOL..Anyway, good luck and keep the 'Real' articles coming. Peace.
I have issues with experts ranking Manny so high on the ATG List. We are not even sure that he is the greatest 126 lbs ever.
Do with know that he beats a prim Salvador Sanchez, Azuma Nelson?
At 130 can Pacman beat a Alexis Arguello, Floyd Mayweather?
Pacman fought Erik Morales,JMM and MAB at 126 and then fought the same guys at 130lbs. He never fought a real 130 lbs.
So how can he be an alltime great when he never dominated 1 division?
Glad to see your daughter on board Pedro….Dont agree with her but what else can I say .Hi Jacqueline.
I do believe if this were another "type" of fighter, who never failed a drug test mind you, he would be regarded as the greatest fighter ever, rah rah rah. (as I don't recall reading similar accusations leveled against a prime Chavez or a prime RJJ)
But for someone like Pacquiao to be, let's conservatively say "one of" the greatest in his time, the sport has to be fixed and/or he has to be doping because (unless Chavex or RJJ) it's just not possible that he could be this good without some sort of foul play, right.
What about everyone's favorite the great Duran, a 135 lb'er moving up to win titles at 154 (Moore) even 160 (Barkley)? (of course that has to be natural as it's never been questioned on this site).
Nevermind he had that guy in his corner for the first Leonard fight (which he may have won by aggression but did not land the cleaner punches and was clearly not the better boxer as proven in the next two Leonard fights) who would grind up the asthma medicine to help open the lungs to get more oxygen. Now if that's being done in the ring, how can we be certain what was being taken in training? (and yes 'roids were around back then as well just ask Schwartzenegger). But again, no one seems to questions Duran's "cleanliness" even with such a dubious character in his corner.
As far as the hypothetical Pacquiao vs Duran, I'll offer this. When Pac moved up in weight, he was dominant, I don't know that Duran was as dominant. Even with Durant being naturally much bigger, at 135 I don't agree with the writers here that a Duran victory over Pacquicao is a given.
Sorry but Pac would wipe the floor with Chavez, he was really slow and had problems with movement. He couldn't beat Frankie Randall. He'd be lunch meat! However Duran, Leonard and Hearns beat him with only Duran having slightly a bit of trouble early.
Your right pedro..No one in 150 years of boxing has done what pacquiao has done (flyweight to welterweight) but there are many boxers who have moved up in weight and have remained succesfull..
heres some footage of armstrong almost winning the middleweight championship of the world..
but is his success only linked to him gaining strenght? what about his technique, has that not improved? I am all for more stringent testing and fairplay..but why does it seem like its only pacquiao that gets bashed for suspected ped use? the guy was a kid when he started boxing! look at sergio martinez..a few years ago, he wasn't taking scalps like the way he is now..like this article says, there is no sure way to detect epo in athletes, so tht would definitely include half ass osdt..until then, why only throw one guy under the bus when u can raise suspecions about most of these top fighters of today?
also agreeing to half ass random osdt testing for two months hardly clears up all suspecions does it, when there is no such test that accurately measure epo as stated in this article?..but i'll say it again, pac should just publically say he's willing to take random osdt testing and ask for a public response from mayweather..
Congratulations on your first (I think) published article for Ring Talk, and best of luck in the future, Jacqueline.
With that said, I have to agree with 1200 Techs who stated:
"For me, I dont understand why people who like boxing DONT like pacman..If you watch his fights as a kid and knew his background and witness the intesity he displayed in the ring and how he carries himself out of the ring, to the string of success he has had, what else does the guy have to do to earn respect?"
And Jon, who stated:
…..Well which is it: Is he a farce who handpicks his opponents or has he moved up the weights so amazingly he must be on PEDs? He can't be both".
As far a Pacman being able / not able to beat Leonard, Duran, Hearns, Tyson, etc., well that's all conjecture that we as avid boxing fans like to discuss in an open-minded intelligent manner (hopefully).
i feel pity for pacman..the guy is not boastful he is a humble guy who just want to fight and entertain people yet lot of guys look down on him and say negative things on him without any proof..the only thing is for sure, manny pacquiao is a multi millionaire and none of this so called writers cant compete with manny in terms of wealth. they're just envious that a very poor kid from the philippines work hard just to earn a million of dollars legally…
Again Pac's fans are a bit delusional. How can one rank Pacman so high in the ATG list when there is no way on knowing that he was the greatest 126 lbs ever.
How do we know that Pacman was the greatest 126 lbs ever?
How about 130 were he fought the same guys he fought at 126 lbs, in rematches?
How about 135 and 140 where he had one fight in each of these divisions?
How about at welter where he beat a paper champ, who won't a vacant title?
Real champ at that time was Mosley.
How about at 154 where he has a title without ever fighting at the weight?
Get it through you heads Pacnuts, your idol is vastly overrated?
Inhouse fights against paper champs and what not?
1 fight at 135 and 1 at 140 lbs.
Pacman should really be judged at 126 lbs. Everything above that is not that impressive.
I think Pacquiao is a great fighter in this era, but I do not believe he is in the class of Duran, Leonard, Hearns, or Sanchez. But I believe he has the style and movement to outpoint Chavez, I do think that Arguello vs Paquiao is a toss up. Also a fight with a prime Whitaker is a toss up.
Beating the likes of Dela Hoya (way past his prime) Cotto (catchweight) Clottey (sucks) Mosley (see de la hoya comment) will in no way prepare you for the likes of, Duran, Leonard, and Hearns. Imagine putting Pac in with these guys in their prime? Good luck!
Pacman is on the bean then the great Jimmy Wilde had to be on something really special 134w 100kos…thats only his in the ring record. Jimmy kod nine men in succession bareknuckle ranging up to 160lb+. Every once in a blue moon a phenom comes along……recognize.
Good history, you did your homework!
Can we get a picture of prete fernandez jr. ?
I have to weigh in on Jon's statement where he states "Well which is it: Is he a farce who handpicks his opponents or has he moved up the weights so amazingly he must be on PEDs? He can't be both."
Actually both statements could be true. These two things aren't mutually exclusive. That is to say, they don't inherently contradict each other. It is possible to beef up (legally or illegally) and pick opponents who you believe you can best in a boxing match.
While I'm not saying herewith that Pacquiao is guilty of these two charges, I am saying, contrary to what Jon has said, "he can be both".
Interesting article. Connects the epo study because Manny is a phenomenal fighter. Sure you can cook that together but no benefit of the doubt whatsoever that he's not juicing. Totally agree that the current era of boxing is past its Golden years. Then again when was the last time the big networks had boxing shows or the heavyweight division was at its best? Manny is one of the very few bright stars of boxing. His personality outside the ring shows he's a huge star and that definitely helps draw boxing. Love him or hate him, we need him. The only guy I see really threatening Manny is Sergio Martinez. That is of course if the promoter lets that happen.
Really, You are comparing Chavez vs Randall to Pac? Chavez had over 90 fights vs Top Comp like Whittaker, Taylor 2 times, Ramirez, etc… Pac had trouble with Agapito Sanchez, and David Diaz (yes, hard to imagine Diaz lasted longer than Shane did, as Shane called it quits in after the 3rd, or Hatton). Chavez could pick off punches, and work the body on the inside. He could handle speed (see Taylor fight), and he could take a punch. I'm not Mexican by the way.
Glad you made the point, that they both can be true.
DelaHoya vs. Pacquiao was FIXED
Pacquiao vs. Clottey was FIXED
Pacquiao vs. Margarito was FIXED
Pacquiao vs. Mosley was FIXED too.
DelaHoya and Arum (both whom promote Pac) have been FIXING Pac's recent fights @ 147lbs, cause Pac has become a huge "cash-cow" in the vast Asian Market, and DelaHoya and Arum are going to do anything within their power to make sure that Pac wins each and every of his fights for the next 2-3 years.
I know Pac "juices up" with EPO and "the cream", and avoids detection cause EPO desintigrates in the blood within 42 hrs of use. Pac also uses HGH, A-Side Meth, and other PED's, than only Alex Ariza and Victor Conte know.
This is why Pac turned down a rematch with Miguel Cotto, cause Cotto wanted Pac to be OSDT for EPO.
Jackie is Pedro's daughter, her mother is Mexican that's why she cried a river of tears when Oscar lost to Tito
Manuel how do you know this about pacquiao with the sh*% your slingin? don't tell me "Ugh, I just know.." GTF out of here with that bullspit…
Pac is way ahead of all his contemporaries and has been for a while now. Hard for some to see that, but it's true. Maidana, who gave everyone hell in his weight class all of a sudden is "overated" after his performance against Morales, the same dude that sat on his butt in his third encounter in the 3rd encounter with pac! same round that mosleys catchin heat for wussin out after pac put the como te llamas on him! you'll hardly hear ANYONE callin el terrible a wuss though..Who thought pac would outslug a destroyer like cotto, not to long ago was number one welter in the world and margarito being the second? And just to further prove that pac is ahead of his contemporaries, who within his weightclass would be favored against him right now?
third encounter in the 3rd round that is…
I remember when people were salivating over when the cotto and clottey fight was made..but somehow, those guys to some werent considered "challenges" to pac, who can prob, shrink down to a lightweight!
1200 Tech,
DelaHoya, Clottey, Margarito and Mosley hardly landed on Pac. They all "threw" their fights with Pac, so that they would get rewarded, and thay have been rewarded well, cause Arum and DelaHoya co-promote Pac and they have all tapped to the vast Asian market, where Pac generates $100 Million from mostly the Asian market, which is something no onther fighter can do in boxing, other than Pac.
Pac is s sham, a fake legend, that:
1.) fought Old Faded Greats,
2.) Ducked many tough fighters like Humberto Soto, Valero, Guzman, Juan Diaz, etc
3.) Pac used EPO Steroids/Hormones, cause EPO is the PED chosen by most fighters
4.) Pac gets FIXED FIGHTS against Clottey, Margarito, Mosley, and DelaHoya
as far as the Holyfield v. Tyson fights, Holyfield was a known admitted Steroid cheater too.
It was almost a trend for the big name Middleweights like Roy Jones, James Toney, etc. to use Steroids for when they moved up to Heavyweight Division, to make up for competing against the "Big Boys".
I believe Holyfield was on Steroids througout his heavyweight reign, which is why his hair fell off (from steroid side-effects).
and not only was Steroids the reason Holyfield was able to beat Tyson, Holyfield fought a "dirty" fight from the start, with excessive holding, pulling Tyson's head down, intentionally headbutting and causing cuts on Tyson.
Tyson did the right thing in biting Holyfields ear off, cause Holyfield is the one that started the "dirty" fighting, not Tyson.
Manuel,so Tyson did the right thing by biting holyfields ear off? thats like saying margarito should been allowed to fight with plaster to even the odds against shane, cause somehow he
"knew" shane was on roids…cut the bs..if you have no evidence of those fights being fixed, then u got nada…nada damn thing!
first and formost!manny is good! but on juice ?yes! look at his fights wit morales!and marquez witch who he really lost 2 !out of 24 rounds marquez won 14 of those 24 with tha fights combined! morales beat him! and manny was gasing out in the fight with morales!Now marquez besides tha knocked downs he won that fight! manny is suspect to the right hand lead! against the rite fighter and morales was tha first to show that, then marquez made a statement of that once he adjusted to mannys style of fighting! manny was was geting pott shotted by marquez viciously tha knocked downs was why manny got the draw and then the win! now even tho clottey didnt throw alot plobaby cause the fight was fixed but if you pay attention to that fight once again boring fight every time clottey did deside to through tha punch it was the right hand lead! so if he did fight floyd he would get beat! and jus answer this ! why would a fighter denie the olympic drug test and it was a bigger pay check! to accept a fight to a lower caliber figther a smaller pay check and take the test witch he did take when he fought clottey and after the fight his face was swollen after the clottey fight, i think for him to fight floyd he knows he has to be juice in cause he wont win!how do he jus come outta nowhere wit this freakish strength and speed and endurance witch was suspect with mosley and at the end of the fight blame it on shoes and leggs no he be on juice
1200 Techs,
The only thing Pac is ahead of his contemporaries is that his promoter Bob Arum, has perfected the art of cherry picking which he had time to perfect while promoting the likes of Floyd, DLH, and Leonard. You bring up Morales, you mean that same dude who Team Pac made come in weight drained? How many excuses did Pac offer up in his loss to him? You knew Cotto was done before Pac. Yeah Pac can get down t 135, but he won't. Not even for a faded JMM. I'm just waiting for you to open your eyes and realize what you are already figuring out. All you need to do is put it together.
Skerge: Put it this way…who against pac 147 and under do u have favored against him, where both fighters dont come in drained?
Come on, are you know saying Pac will drain himself if he comes in at welter or less? That's BS and you know it. Just look at the excuses for Pac draining Cotto, Marg, DLH. Ariza will say Pac has to drink protein shakes to make the upper part of 147. It's tough to say who I would favor vs Pac, because Pac has not fought anyone at their best going way back to MAB (plate in head scandal), except for EM (1st time) and JMM (2 close & controversial fights). David Diaz don't count & neither does Solis. You know deep down that Pac's career has been carefully crafted by Bob. You've been around long enough to know how Bob works. He could fight Berto or Ortiz though, and I'd bet the odds would be closer than Pac vs Marg or Mosley. Who'm everyone knew where faded. Including Roach and Ariza. Those odds would even be closer than Pac vs JMM 3.
Actually, iwas thinking of pac dropping to lightweight to fight the likes of marquez, guerrero, or rios…he could do it, but im sure he'd be drained..i think ortiz has the best shot at welter but tell me, who would you bet for if pac fought ortiz at welter?..if maidana could make him submit imagine what pac would do..
meant to say IF he could do it, im sure he'd be drained..
I disagree with you on cotto being drained at 145..he made 146 just a few months back against clottey and did not look drained at 145 for the pac fight..cotto lost because he got outslugged in the 4th round!
Pac @ 135, yeah he may be a bit drained. It's tough to believe Team Pac when they say he has to take protein shakes to get up over 140 though, then complain 140 is too low to drop for JMM.
Imagine, heck, let's see it. Maybe Ortiz would be willing to go to hell to beat Pac. Maybe Berto can hit Pac with that double upper or rt hand, and KO him. We can speculate, but will Team Pac make it happen? Not until Roach sees a flaw or notices wear, and that is the truth.
Cotto's Dr. said 144 would be dangerous for Cotto to drop to, so 1 lb makes it better? Fact is, it should have never happened with a catch-weight. Cotto lost because he had no trainer, had to cut weight, was 2 fights removed from the Margocheato beating, and was outslugged. Again, Pac cherry picking.
Skerge: Fair enough…I think Pac has been carefully managed in his move up in weight..Nevertheless, he's takin some big scalps along the way..Can't please everybody. Example: pac callin out jmm and alot of people complain. If pac didnt call out jmm a lot of people would complain. Marquez is one of favorite fighters but if he doesnt do spectacular against david diaz, I would rather see him fight erik morales than pac. They both can slug it out and have the experience and heart to make it a good fight. Like you, I hope team pac actually picks a young lion like bradley or ortiz, and actually fight them at 140 and 147 respectively before he retires. I know the cotto and margarito fights seemed like wipe outs to most. But what people forget to factor is that it was obvious pac was in a rough fight against rito and cotto. How do I know, just look at him right after the fights..
He's taking some worn scalps and has most convinced he's GOAT and an 8 div champ. I agree with JMM vs Diaz and then EM if JMM looks bad. Pac didn't call out JMM though. Pac was in tough with Cotto first 4 rnds and Rito, but that's what makes it even worse, because the deck was stacked in Pac's Favor. Had Pac beaten Cotto and Rito on an Even playing field, I would give him more credit. I would still think he was an opportunist. But to beat Rito for a belt stripped from Martinez, and then claim Martinez is too big? That's bullocks! Shit, I would prefer Pac vs Julio or Holt and this point. JMM too old, too small, and way worn out.
Skerge: A person that thinks Pac is the goat don't know much about boxing history..I think saying most feel that way is overstretching it too..when pac took on cotto, it was pacs first true test at welterweight..at the time, pacs only test previous was de la hoya at 147, a fighter who many thought would've been beaten by cotto and margarito easily at the time at 147..Pac taking on cotto was a step up in competition for pac! Forget about those 8 belts, but one cannot argue pac has 4 lineal titles in diff. weight divisions. If his dr. said that 144 was dangerous for him to make it, then how the hell did he look fine at 146 against clottey?
If pac were to take on Mayweather AND Martinez as a middleweight and win, then we'd have to consider pac in the top 3 of all time imo. Chances are, not going to happen..SRR's legacy will remain untouched for a very long time! Only pacnatics and maniacweather fans would think otherwise…
Also, dont count out cotto yet..Prob. wont happen cuz of promotional bullspit, but Cotto should fight Saul Alvarez so we get the whole mexico vs puerto rico rivalry going on…
You can't call Cotto a true test, because of the catch-weight. Had Team Pac not asked for it, then I would have given him more credit (had Pac won). The thing is, Pac don't have to fight Martinez as a middle. Martinez said he could make 154, but would not give into a catch weight. In other words, 154 means 154. Pac fans them began screaming that Martinez was too big, forgetting that he had to move up to get fights. Typical Pac fans will make an excuse for Pac asking for catch-weights (fairness for fighting a bigger guy, warrior spirit, etc…), but when someone is capable of beating Pac at a lower weight, Pac fans say; "Pac is the Champ, he calls the shots." It's that type of hypocrisy from Pac and his fans that disgusts me. Cotto is done, 1st credible guy he fights will end him. He really hasn't proven anything in his come back fights after Pac.He could have already fought Alvarez, but passed. He passed on Chavez Jr too. He should of took it then.
why not rename your website as pedroandhisdaughterhatespacquiao.com?
Welcome to RT. Never read you before. A fascinating discussion is definitely worth comment.
I do think that you ought to write more on this issue, it may not be a taboo matter but generally people don't discuss these issues like boxing being fixed. Thanks Jackie Fernandez. To the next! Best wishes!!


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|JP Morgan Chase Mutual Fund Sales Scandal Shows SEC Is A Joke At Investor Protection: RIAs Should Rise Up Against The SEC And Be Advocates For Investors
|Tuesday, July 03, 2012 20:54
The front page of The New York Times today reveals what a joke SEC regulation and investor protection is.
JP Morgan is accused by former brokers of selling proprietary ("house brand") mutual funds instead of other funds because advisors got fatter commissions. "Financial advisers say they were encouraged, at times, to favor JPMorgan's own products even when competitors had better-performing or cheaper options," reports The Times.
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Today's scandal is the exact same crime against investors that Wall Street brokerages were prosecuted for in 2003.
The sales abuses were an open secret then as they are now. (An SEC study, ironically led by Merrill Lynch's Chairman Daniel Tully, found widespread mutual fund sales practice abuses in 1995.
You fiduciaries ought to be blogging about this madness.
What's even crazier is that before you could wash the ink off your hands from this morning's paper, JPMorgan Chase was being probed in yet another scandal, manipulating the electrical power market.
This is happening just a few days after the trading loss racked up (by a former classmate of mine) was estimated to total $9 billion.
To be clear, the SEC is a joke because it's not created a deterrent to prevent Wall Street brokerages from selling house-brand mutual funds that pay brokers more than other funds, creating an unforgiveable conflict of interest that has screwed investors many decades, and everyone who understand Wall Street knows this.
RIAs should rise up against the SEC and be advocates for investor protection by writing their Congressional representatives and getting membership groups to advocate for investors. That's what a fiduciary should do.
Advisors must be pro-consumer. Niot just pro-advisor.
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Andy - wrong regulator. The fund sales are UNDER FINRA.
The sales only needed to be suitable...sad, but true.
Andy, what planet are you living on!!!!!
This is FINRA's lack of consumer protection.
You're doing this again.
It's also the pinnacle of duplicity for those who starve regulatory agencies of funds to actually perform regulatory activities to then castigate those agencies for failing to perform regulatory activities.
Citing Madoff as an example of failure for the SEC in an effort to transfer oversight of RIA's to FINRA is especially audacious given that Madoff was not even overseen by the underfunded SEC until the last couple years before he was exposed, while from the very start of his scam he was FINRA regulated.
Bob Veres has it right with this article
Andy, I have an idea. How about you fire half your staff but sign on 50% more customers, and then tell your staff that they're a joke for not being able to keep up with the workload.
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Setting Up Your Monitor
This document describes how to set up the HP flat panel monitor models vp17, w1707, w1907, and w2007.
Setting up the monitor
Your flat-panel LCD monitor can be set up for desktop use or can be wall mounted.
Setting up the monitor for desktop use
Use the following steps to attach the base and set up the monitor for desktop use.
WARNING:Avoid pinching or scraping fingers when attaching the base.
- Set the panel screen-down on a flat, protected surface.
- Align the neck with the monitor base.
- Slide the base until it snaps in place.Make sure the base is securely locked.
- Place the monitor in the upright position on a desktop or table where it will not be bumped.
Adjusting the monitor position
Use the following steps to adjust your monitor screen tilt to the desired angle.
- Face the front of the monitor and hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt.
- Adjust the tilt by moving the monitor top edge toward or away from you, or to the left or right.
CAUTION:To avoid breakage or other damage, do not touch the LCD screen while changing the tilt.
Setting up the monitor for wall-mounted use
The monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm that you purchase separately.
Preparing to install a wall mounting arm (not supplied)
Before you mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture, remove the base.
WARNING:Make sure the monitor is lying flat, with the screen down. Attempting to remove the base or pedestal from the monitor while it is upright may result in personal injury
CAUTION:The screen is fragile. Placing the monitor face-down on a flat, soft area prevents scratches, defacing, or breakage.
- Turn off the monitor power, and disconnect all power, video, and audio cables.
- Place the monitor face-down on a soft, protected surface.
- Remove the rubber plug on the neck of the monitor.You will see a screw below the rubber plug, and two additional screws on the panel.
- Remove all three screws.
- Remove the neck from the monitor.
- Save the rubber plug, screws, neck, and base for future use.
Installing a wall mounting arm
Mount the monitor to a swing arm or other mounting fixture by following the instructions included with the mounting fixture. Ensure that the monitor is safely attached.
NOTE:Mounting fixture is sold separately.
- Place the monitor panel screen down on the flat, soft area.
- Place the wall mounting arm onto the back of the monitor. Line up the holes of the arm with the mounting holes in the back of the monitor.
- Insert the screws into the mounting holes and tighten.
- Reconnect the cables.
- Refer to the user's manual that came with the wall mounting arm (purchased separately) for instructions on attaching it to the wall.
Connecting the monitor to the computer
- Turn off the computer.
- Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer, using the audio cable (green connector).
- To attach a VGA cable, connect one end of the 15-pin D-Sub VGA cable (blue connector) to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer VGA port.
- To attach a DVI cable (not provided), connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable (white connector) to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer DVI port.
- Connect one end of the power cord to the back of the monitor and plug the other end into a grounded outlet.
- Secure the cables by routing them through the cable manager.
- Turn on your monitor and computer.
Selecting the source of video input
Attach a VGA cable (provided), a DVI-D cable, or both to the monitor. To use DVI, your computer must have a DVI-compliant graphics card. If both cables are installed, the default input selection is DVI. To switch the input selection, use the Switch Video Input option in the OSD menu.
- Press the Menu button on the front of the monitor to access the OSD main menu.
- Navigate to Switch Video Input by pressing the + (plus) or – (minus) buttons on the monitor.The Switch Video Input toggles between VGA and DVI.
- Click Save and Return after you make your choice.
Tips and recommendations
- Unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use an antistatic screen cleaner.
- Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. If your monitor is not operating properly, or has been dropped or damaged, contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
- Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor, as indicated on the label/back plate of the monitor.
- Never disconnect the monitor by pulling the cord. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet by grasping the plug firmly.
- Turn your monitor off when not in use. You can substantially increase the life expectancy of your monitor by using a screen saver program and turning off the monitor when not in use.
- When removing the monitor base, lay the monitor face down on a soft flat area to prevent it from getting scratched, defaced, or broken.
- Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a prolonged period of time. To avoid burn-in image damage on your monitor screen, always activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor when it is not in use for a prolonged period of time.
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Euro MPs, thieving corrupt bastards try to cover up their thieving corrupt practices to prevent voters knowing what thieving corrupt bastards they are.
'Criminal abuse' of expenses by Euro-MPs - Telegraph
A secret European Parliament report has uncovered "extensive, widespread and criminal abuse" by Euro-MPs of staff allowances worth almost £100 million a year.
Senior Euro-MPs and European Union officials have tried to hush up an internal audit that found severe problems and endemic misuse of funds worth at least £98.4 million a year, more than £125,000 for each of the 785 Euro-MPs.
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Economic considerations continue to trump environmental and social matters in decision making through our fetish for economic growth."
This year Robert Powell draws the boos and hisses, fine actor that he is, and who clearly relishes a bit of panto fun in the Christmas period."
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Sydney Mitchell handed over cheques for £2,750 to Diane Watt of the Maria Watt Foundation and Eileen Rock of the Birmingham Women's Hospital Charity
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The Shoosmiths team, which was a finalist last year, was selected from more than 250 entries for the awards
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Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the global interconnection and data center company, today announced that ChinaCache, the leading total solutions provider of Internet content and application delivery services in China, has expanded its services in Asia-Pacific with Platform Equinix™. This new deployment in Equinix's International Business Exchange (IBX®) data center in Hong Kong, in addition to ChinaCache's presence in eight existing Equinix locations worldwide, allows customers to access ChinaCache's services in key markets across three major continents including New York, Washington D.C., Silicon Valley, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Paris and Hong Kong. Platform Equinix enables ChinaCache to deliver a better end-user experience to its customers in these regions through improved overall availability and performance.
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- By 2016 China is expected to become the largest Internet traffic market with 670 million Internet users, while Asia will become the dominant source of web traffic with a 42 per cent share, surpassing North America 1. To cope with this anticipated rise in demand, ChinaCache decided to increase its nodes inside Equinix's data centers and leverage Equinix's global footprint to expand its presence in Asia-Pacific.
- ChinaCache is the leading content delivery network provider in China with approximately 13,000 servers, as well as global nodes in Europe, Asia and the Americas. It provides comprehensive solutions for delivering content and applications throughout China and Asia to worldwide customers who desire to target these markets. ChinaCache's deployment in Equinix's data center in Hong Kong will help it capture the increase in demand from companies in Asia-Pacific seeking to access data and applications from China, as well as supply data and application-intensive services to China.
- From media to enterprise and e-commerce, ChinaCache's customers operate in a number of different industries with varying demand for bandwidth and performance. By peering through the Equinix Internet Exchange ( EIE), ChinaCache can interconnect directly with its business partners and networks. As a result it can optimize access, latency and uptime performance by eliminating network hops and increase network efficiency while reducing transit costs of bandwidth.
- Equinix's Marketplace of enterprises, service providers and content companies also enables ChinaCache to cross connect quickly and efficiently to multiple high value customers to grow its revenue. In addition, by expanding its coverage inside Equinix's global data centers, ChinaCache is ensured the scalability it needs to develop more service offerings and expand into new markets to quickly respond and adapt to future market demand.
- Song Wang, founder, chairman and CEO, ChinaCache:
"Deploying in Equinix's data center in Hong Kong is a strategic step for us to expand our presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The internet traffic in the Asia-Pacific region is growing exponentially, carrying with it higher demand for quality content delivery network providers. Our relationship with Equinix is valuable because its vast network choices and premium services guarantee the enhanced network connectivity needed to respond to this demand, while its rich ecosystem helps us connect to a marketplace of businesses, including content providers, enterprises and networks, which represents a wealth of opportunities to generate revenue."
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Eve Shakes Up ESSENCE Festival
Eve strutted back to the stage during the ESSENCE Music Festival at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday. The Philly MC had the crowd dancing along as she performed her hits including "Love Is Blind," "Who's That Girl?," and "Tambourine," for which she was joined by Ms. Rose the "Tambourine Lady."
The 33-year-old rapper is eyeing a fall release for her oft-delayed album Lip Lock. "I wanted to really take what people loved of me and fell in love with in the beginning, with the Ruff Ryders and all of them, and combine it with where I am now," she told TIME of her first album since 2002's Eve-Olution.
When it comes to her favorite new female rappers, Azealia Banks tops her list. "I like her style, I think she's really cute, I think lyrically she's really good and she's really different," said Eve. "She's probably at the top of my list. But then there's a girl named Diamond who is from Atlanta who I really like, just as a person and an artist, I think she's really cool."
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Nokia Disbands Symbian Foundation, Takes Control Over OS Development.
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ITC Does Not Believe in Violation of Apple's Patents by Nokia.
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Google Android Reduces Differentiation on Mobile Phone Market - Nokia.
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Android and Symbian to Be Leading Mobile Operating System - Gartner.
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Symbian: We Are Still The Largest Smartphone Platform.
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When you raise your arms, does it result in an embarrassing moment as your "wings" (loose flesh and fat deposits) drop down and wiggle around for a while?
You may a candidate for brachioplasty, or arm lift.
When Working Out Doesn't Help
Maybe you've tried to solve this mortifying problem - which brings back unpleasant memories of your grandmother on hot summer days -- with weight resistance exercises. Has it worked?
Probably not. Women tend to ignore their biceps, triceps and other upper arm muscles in their youth. Trying to reawaken them in midlife rarely succeeds.
Resetting the "Start" Button on Your Body
Widening midriffs have long been associated with middle age, but women today often experience a more distressing phenomenon. Some call it a "pouch" - that protrusion below the waistline that happens after a few pregnancies or yo-yo dieting.
The muscular corset has been stretched so far, and so often, that it's lost its elasticity. The skin has stretched and contracted too, and reached the point where it shows permanent laxity.
No amount of exercise seems to resolve the problem.
For patients suffering from morbid obesity, bariatric surgery (also called gastric bypass surgery) has become a viable alternative. It offers them an end to years of humiliation and suffering, and lets them enjoy the rest of their lives inside healthy, comfortable bodies.
Once their body weight has stabilized after gastric bypass surgery, however, these patients need multiple body contouring surgeries to help their loose, sagging skin fit onto their new forms.
Body Contouring
That's where I come in. One of my specialties is body contouring, and I've undergone extensive training to deal with the particular issues involved in contouring the bodies of the previously obese. It is a long process. I see these patients for a few years. The relationships we strike up are among the most satisfying aspects of my work.
The Best Breasts
As springtime approaches, I know many of you are starting to think about how you're going to look in skinny tops and bathing suits. If more shapely or youthful breasts will make you feel better about yourself, why not consider breast surgery? It's among the fastest, easiest types of cosmetic surgery done today.
Ideal Candidates Are Patients Who
The lift is for women who suffer with sagging breasts.
They may have a genetic proclivity to downward-pointing nipples and limp breast tissue. Or they may be mothers whose breastfeeding years have robbed them of the shapely, taut breasts they had before childbearing. Naturally they want to recover their real breasts post childbearing.
While a breast lift usually won't interfere with breastfeeding, because pregnancies and nursing will re-stretch breasts it's wise to postpone the procedure until you are finished having children.
A breast lift will raise and reshape sagging breasts and nipples resting below the breast crease. We can also reduce the size of the areola.
Fact: The number of breast lift surgeries done in America increased by 96% between 2000 and 2006.
Dr. Chappell works with breast cancer survivors through breast reconstruction. Almost every woman who loses her breast or breasts to cancer can have them rebuilt through reconstructive surgery. Reconstruction options, including skin expansion followed by the use of implants or flap reconstruction with tissue (skin, fat and muscle) from other parts of the body, are discussed immediately after diagnosis.
Dr. Chappell is aware of the devastating effects of breast cancer and would be more than happy to put you in touch with patients who have chosen reconstruction and can provide information on reconstructive options, making the choice, managing expectations and making an informed decision.
In 2012 over 91,000 breast reconstruction procedures were performed, a huge increase since the 1990's. This increase was due in part to the passage of the Women 's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998. The law, supported by the ASPS, mandates insurance coverage for breast reconstruction and the alteration of the opposite breast for symmetry for women who have undergone mastectomy.
Large, heavy breasts can cause constant back, neck, and shoulder pain. The primary reason women seek out breast reduction surgery is to reduce aches and enjoy a more active lifestyle. But the surgery also enhances appearance immensely, improving overall body image.
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You Can Have Alluring Eyes Again
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What's Really Involved When You Get a Facelift
If you've arrived at the moment in life when you're considering a facelift, your primary consideration should be finding a board-certified plastic surgeon with an artistic eye and long experience.
All doctors undergo roughly the same surgical training. But the results they're able to produce on real-life patients vary widely, and depend entirely on their aesthetic sense and acquired skills.
Many of you have heard early news reports about a novel way of augmenting breasts that involves transferring fat from hips and thighs to the breast area. Sometimes it's talked about as a more "natural" type of procedure than inserting breast implants.
A few of my patients have asked me what I think of this method, and my answer is that the technology needs improvement.
Gauged Earlobes can be Reversed with Cosmetic Surgery
Earlobe repair surgery is becoming more common as patients are seeking out cosmetic surgeons to reverse gauging, a procedure where the earlobes are deliberately stretched and widened. The surgery is being requested by patients who regret having their lobes stretched.
Botulinum toxin injections (BTX), often referred to by the product names BOTOX® Cosmetic or Myobloc®, are biological toxins (botulinum toxin) transformed into a therapeutic agent. Work with BTX began in the late 1960s to treat neurological disorders. Today, BTX is used for the treatment of frown lines, forehead furrows, "crow's feet," lines and wrinkles of the lower face, and even nasal muscles (to decrease nostril flaring). BOTOX® injections have proven to be a very popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedure; see current American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) statistics. Aesthetic plastic surgeons have found that the type of lines and wrinkles that respond to BOTOX® injections are those caused by the muscles-specifically those muscles that contract during facial expressions such as frowning or squinting.
If any of these describe you, we've got a solution. But before you can take advantage of it, please erase this myth from your mind: "Lack of will power is what keeps most people from losing that last 10 pounds."
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FACT: Many people's bodies reach homeostasis at 10 or 15 pounds above the "fashionable" weight dictated by society. They're genetically programmed that way.
Wouldn't it be nice not to have to deal with this problem?
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|Name: _________________________
|Period: ___________________
This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Shimoda's response to the idea of the answer to #158 being illegal is that no one can stop them from ________ what they want.
(a) Charging
(b) Flying where and
(c) Choosing
(d) Doing
2. Masochists, crocodile god worshipers, and would-be martyrs prove the _________ does not work.
(a) Truth
(b) Bible
(c) Golden Rule
(d) Magnetizing
3. In what kind of light does Shimoda instruct Richard to visualize his desired objects.
(a) White
(b) Golden
(c) Blue
(d) Silver
4. In what state is the cafe where Richard and Shimoda dine during Chapter 14?
(a) Michigan
(b) Indiana
(c) Illinois
(d) Ohio
5. Shimoda believes it is a great way to run the ________________, letting everyone do as they please.
(a) Universe
(b) City
(c) Plane
(d) Church
6. Shimoda says he and Richard both ____________.
(a) Are Masters
(b) Know all things
(c) Know nothing
(d) Can understand everything
7. The second male caller on the radio show brings the charge that Shimoda is somehow ____________.
(a) Stupid
(b) A prophet
(c) Insane
(d) Dangerous
8. What is revealed in the shadow? What might this character be called?
(a) Frankenstein
(b) Vampire
(c) Werewolf
(d) Mummy
9. Richard recalls reading about __________ but finds letting go of doubt hard.
(a) Hypnotic learning
(b) Allknowingness
(c) Music
(d) Mastery
10. Richard tries a shorter answer: He allows both the ________ and himself to live as they choose.
(a) World
(b) Plane
(c) Individual
(d) Cloud
11. Shimoda advises Richard to _________ in reference to his feelings in question #143.
(a) Ignore it
(b) Get used to it
(c) Celebrate it
(d) Get over it
12. Richard believes it is __________ for him to walk through walls.
(a) Believable
(b) Possible
(c) Impossible
(d) Unbelievable
13. What is the first way Richard tries to love the kind, but friendless persona Shimoda pretends to be?
(a) Logical
(b) Physical contact
(c) Serious
(d) Humor
14. What is Richard's engine throwing less of at the start of this chapter?
(a) Oil
(b) Transmission fluid
(c) Gas
(d) Clouds
15. Richard recalls how it easy it was for him to learn _______ because nothing else mattered.
(a) To walk
(b) To sing
(c) To fly
(d) To read
Short Answer Questions
1. Shimoda worries about Richard not liking ____________, but Richard admits he enjoys bouncing ideas around, if not being worshiped or depended on.
2. What is the character from the shadow wearing?
3. What direction does Richard fly after the assassination of Shimoda?
4. Shimoda says he only gets ____________ if he feels like it.
5. Richard is annoyed about never receiving ___________ from Shimoda.
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Carrie Underwood Isn't Ready for Babies
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In the June issue of Marie Claire magazine Carrie Underwood is quoted as saying: "I Don't Feel Old Enough to Have Kids." "I know I am mature. But being responsible for another human?" Underwood also describes her siblings as "quite a bit older than herself," and admits she has "the only-child syndrome going on." "I'm a little more selfish, a little more independent, a little closed." "I do wish I were softer. I wish I were able to form relationships better. But hey, I mean… I'm not a sociopath." A sociopath, no. But awkward? "My husband calls me the queen of awkward moments," she says. "Anything that can be made awkward, I will make it awkward."


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New York State has endless treasures, from the thrill of parasailing above Lake George to riding by horse along Long Island's beautiful beaches. Only in New York State can you behold the "Grand Canyon of the East," Letchworth State Park, from a hot-air balloon. Experience the exhilaration of whitewater rafting in the Adirondacks, or sample a delightful vintage at one of the numerous Finger Lakes wineries. From the quiet beauty of the majestic Adirondack Mountains to the awesome grandeur of Niagara Falls, holidaymakers of all ages enjoy the splendour of the Empire State.
New York Highlights
Breathtaking scenery
Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge for views of New York Harbor and the City's skylines, or take a free ride on the Staten Island Ferry for vistas of the Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan.
Don't miss...
Don't miss the observation decks atop the Empire State Building and Top of the Rock; a boat ride past the Statue of Liberty; or the bustle and bright lights of Times Square followed by the incomparable spectacle of a Broadway show—all outstanding experiences that you can't find anywhere but NYC.
Get in the game
New York City has teams in every major American sports league. Whether you go to see the Yankees or Mets (baseball), Knicks or Nets (basketball), Rangers (hockey), Red Bulls (soccer), Giants or Jets (American football), you'll feel the passion in the stands. In 2014 the Super Bowl will take place at MetLife Stadium, home of the Giants and Jets.
History happened here
There's history around every corner in the five boroughs. Highlights include Federal Hall National Memorial, site of George Washington's inauguration, and the National September 11 Memorial, an inspiring tribute to American resilience.
Must see museums
Culture buffs love the magnificent Metropolitan Museum of Art, El Museo del Barrio, the Museum of Modern Art and many others. But don't miss the numerous institutions outside of Manhattan. The Brooklyn Museum, Queens Museum of Art, the Bronx Museum of the Arts and the Staten Island Museum are all inspiring destinations.
Don't leave without tasting
New York's cuisine reflects the City's diverse cultures. No matter what ethnic food you're looking for, you'll find it in a place where more than half of its residents speak a language other than English at home.
Shopping heaven
To call New York City a retail capital would be a major understatement. The five boroughs are brimming with department stores, boutiques, showrooms and vintage havens.
Want to stay up late?
It's a cliché to say that New York is the "city that never sleeps," but it's true. No matter what you're looking for—karaoke, live music, dancing—you can find it at all hours.
You might be surprised by
How helpful New Yorkers are. If you have questions, locals will generally be glad to lend you a hand. Many visitors are also pleased by how easy it is to navigate NYC. The streets are organized in a grid, and public transit goes pretty much everywhere.
Where locals go to relax
Central Park is an 843-acre oasis of meadows, arches and sculptures. Brooklyn's Prospect Park also features worthy attractions, as do many other green spaces throughout the City—the largest is Pelham Bay Park, in the Bronx.
Top photo opportunities
- The view of the Adirondack Mountains from Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington
- Cave of the Winds at Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls
- Letchworth State Park, 'The Grand Canyon of the East', Castile
- Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center, New York City
- The Adirondack Balloon Festival, Queensbury.
Classic road trip
Route 9 in the Hudson Valley offers scenic driving and access to a number of historic mansions, such as the Vanderbilt Mansion and Franklin Delano Roosevelt's home at Hyde Park. Along the way, the villages of Rhinebeck, Hudson, and Tivoli welcome you with antiques shops and restaurants. It's a perfect drive for enjoying the autumn foliage.
Feeling romantic
Dine by candlelight at a B&B in the Finger Lakes, a romantic weekend at an Adirondack ski lodge, a horse-drawn hansom cab ride around Central Park in New York City or simply cuddle by the fire at a Catskill mountain hideaway.
Your child will always remember
New York State is home to the only major museum in the entire world devoted to the study and interpretation of play! Rochester's Strong National Museum of Play is home of to the National Toy Hall of Fame and the world's most comprehensive collection of toys and play-related artefacts, which delight children and adults of all ages. The museum's Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden and Reading Adventureland, a gigantic pop-up book, are favourites.
Best bargains
New York State's factory outlets offer shoppers a great way to find fantastic bargains on name-brand items. In the Hudson Valley, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets offers 220 outlet stores, including Burberry, Coach, J. Crew and Prada. In the Finger Lakes, Waterloo Premium Outlets offers 100 stores. And Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls features 150 designer and top name-brand outlets.
Outdoor excitement
When the snow starts to melt and the Hudson River Gorge, Black River, and the formidable Moose River begin to churn with class III, IV and V white water, it's time to plan a rafting adventure. Later in the season, try white-water rafting on Western New York's Cattaraugus Creek or the Genesee River in Letchworth State Park.
Made in the state
- NBC Studio Tour, New York City
- Corning Museum of Glass, Corning
- Stickley Furniture, Manlius
- FX Matt Brewing Company, Utica.
Just want to indulge?
Originating and still available at Nick Tahou Hots, a Rochester landmark, the Garbage Plate is a combination of one selection of cheeseburger, hamburger, red hots and white hots (hot dogs), Italian sausage, chicken tenders, fish (haddock), fried ham, grilled cheese or eggs; and two sides of either home fries, French fries, baked beans, or macaroni salad. Additions include mustard, onions, and Nick's proprietary hot sauce, which is made with simmered ground beef and spices. And it's all served with rolls or Italian toast, fresh from the bakery next door.
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I have the utmost respect for my parents, and couldn't love them any more if I tried. However, I could most certainly live without turning into them. A few weeks ago I was having guests come to visit for the weekend. I ended up getting all stressed out wanting everything to be perfect for them. A few days later I was out skating and it hit me…I am turning into my mother. This was particularly disturbing because I have already had many moments like this where I realize I am being like my dad….like when I make up strange rules without reason….
I will not/must not turn into them!!!!! 8 years ago


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Brand & Martínez for August 27, 2012
New Orleans fisherman braces for Isaac as thousands evacuate
NOAA via Getty Images
In this satellite image from NOAA, Hurricane Katrina is seen at 1:15 PM (EST) August 29, 2005 over the Gulf Coast. Katrina, then a Category 2 strom with 105 mph winds, made landfall close to Empire, Louisiana at about 6:00 AM (CDT).
The latest projections from the federal government predict that Tropical Storm Isaac could hit New Orleans tomorrow afternoon as a Category One hurricane. That means 90 mph winds. Tens of thousands of people in St. Charles Parrish are evacuating ahead of the storm.
It was seven years ago Wednesday that Hurricane Katrina tore through the Gulf. More more than 1,800 people died in the aftermath. It caused billions of dollars of damage. One man hit hard by Katrina was fisherman Pete Gerica. A Martinez checks in with Gerica to see how he's preparing this time around.
Pete Gerica, is a shrimp and crab fisherman who lives in Bayou Savage on the eastern edge of New Orleans. In 2005, he lost his house, his cars and most of his commercial fishing fleet in Katrina.