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7 Tips to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
Now that we're a few weeks into the New Year and we've all had some time to reflect on the changes we want to make, it's time to make sure we set ourselves up for success.
Unfortunately, whether it's getting in better shape, improving your skincare routine, or kicking a bad habit, few New Year's resolutions make it through January.
A New Year offers another opportunity to start fresh and achieve your goals, so if you're serious about making some lifestyle changes, check out these 7 tips to help make you more successful in realizing your resolutions.
- Choose an obtainable goal – Being realistic is one of the most important factors in goal setting, so be sure to set a goal that is within your reach. Setting a resolution that is too far out of your comfort zone is the surest way to fall short.
- Outline your plan – Breaking down the plan into smaller goals along the way will make it less intimidating. Taking it only one small goal at a time will make you proud of your achievements along the way and ultimately help you reach the ultimate goal. There are plenty of tools out there to help.
- Recruit a buddy – Share your resolution with friends and family who can offer support when you're wavering and praise you when you're sticking to your goals. Find a buddy with a similar resolution that you can take on together by motivating each other.
- Allow mistakes – Everyone has an occasional slip, but that doesn't mean we should beat ourselves up over it and completely give up. Just view these mistakes as learning opportunities and focus on doing the best you can each day.
- Track your progress – Record your progress as you go to keep track of every success, no matter how small. Each accomplishment will give you the confidence to stick with your goal, especially as you get closer to the ultimate resolution.
- Reward yourself – Set up a series of rewards that will keep you motivated when sticking to the program gets tough. Then, celebrate your successes along the way by treating yourself to something you enjoy that doesn't impede your resolution. If your resolution is to have better skin, reward yourself with a Clarisonic Cleansing System – it will get you quicker to your goal and will make a fabulous addition to your skincare routine.
- Stick to it – Adjusting to the changes to your lifestyle may be tough at first, but after a little while (around 21 days) they become habit. Don't expect it to happen overnight, so be patient and persistent.
What New Year resolutions made your top 5 list?
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Have questions about our warranty and return information? Check out our posts on How Can I Tell If I'm Covered Under Clarisonic's Warranty? and Help! My Clarisonic Stopped Working.
Last Week's #SonicChat Recap!
We love chatting skincare and beauty in our bi-weekly #SonicChat, a one-hour tweet chat that includes tips, special guests, and prizes!
Our November 27, 2012 co-host was Stacy Mackler, VP of PR at Lancôme. She chatted holiday prep and how to make the holidays bright!
Topics included:
- How do you stay healthy during the holidays?
- What are some of your favorite skin and body products to give and receive during the holidays?
- Do you have any special holiday looks planned? Fancy new dress, metallic eye shadow, pink Christmas tree?
- What are your favorite holiday traditions/plans?
- How are you giving back this holiday season?
- What does an ideal holiday party look like to you?
We pulled out some of our favorite tweets to share with you. They got us in the holiday spirit, and we hope they do the same for you:
With 154 participants, a twitter reach of over 11 million people, and trending nationwide, we were certainly busy!
We will be at it again on Tuesday, December 11th at 11am PDT. Join us!
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How Can I Tell If I'm Covered Under Clarisonic's Warranty?
At Clarisonic we believe very strongly in product quality. Unfortunately, as with all electrical gadgets, technical failures occasionally occur.
We want to make sure you are completely satisfied with your Clarisonic system, so if you need to return or exchange it, here is a quick overview of our warranty information.
First off, check if your system is still covered under warranty:
If you purchased your Clarisonic System in the United States from an authorized retailer AND:
A) Currently reside in the United States – the warranty is valid. Contact our Sonic Service team to resolve the issue with your system: 1.888.525.2747. A new or repaired Clarisonic can be shipped directly to your home.
B) Currently reside outside of the United States – the warranty is valid but we are unable to ship the replacement device internationally. You can have us ship your Clarisonic to a friend or family member living in the United States and then have them ship it to your current residence.
If you purchased your Clarisonic system outside of the United States or from an unauthorized retailer:
Clarisonic does not permit the return of or offer refunds on devices purchased from an unauthorized distributor or a distributor outside of the United States. We ask you to contact the distributor directly to discuss their return policy.
For more information on our warranty, please visit our website or the Help! My Clarisonic Stopped Working blog post. And make sure to check out our Charging Your Clarisonic: Q&A blog post to learn more about properly charging your sonic cleansing device.
Which Holiday Limited Edition Gift Set Best Suits Your Needs?
The holiday season is right around the corner, which means it's time to start selecting the perfect gifts for all your special someones. To help make the holiday gifting a bit less stressful this year, we're offering a number of our favorite Holiday Limited Edition Gift Sets, sure to put a smile on the faces of everyone on your list!
With so many choices, it may be hard to pick the right gift set for you and your loved ones, but don't worry, we've put together a guide for choosing the perfect Gift Set:
Holiday PLUS Set – If you are looking to achieve an all-over clean, this collection is for you. The Clarisonic PLUS has three speeds gentle enough for cleansing the face, yet effective for the rest of the body – leaving you with more absorbent skin. The Holiday PLUS set is filled with deluxe essentials including our popular PLUS system with Body Brush Head and Refining Skin Polish.
Holiday Mia Set – Our smallest Sonic Skin Cleansing System, the one-button, one-speed Clarisonic Mia would make an excellent starter kit for someone with an active lifestyle – offering beautiful skin at home or on-the-go.
Most Beautiful Mom – Make mom happy this holiday season with this anti-aging Opal Sonic Infusion System gift set – the palm-sized device and Anti-Aging formula are specifically designed to help build skin's resilience over time and prevent future damage around the eyes – with an immediate reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Modern Sophistication – The new Clarisonic Aria infuses sonic cleansing with a perfect blend of function and form. Sleek, modern, intuitive, this brush would be a great fit with virtually any personality. With three speeds, a T-timer and a compact charging system – Aria is the most advanced collection yet.
Young and Fun – If you're looking to add a little color to your skincare routine, this Limited Edition PLUS Whimsy gift set would be perfect for you. With all the wonderful features of the PLUS, and a playful, bright design, you're sure to add some extra cheer to your holidays. This Limited Edition Gift Set includes a Body Brush Head as well as a complimentary gift of a Sensitive Brush Head and travel bag with purchase.
Your Special Guy – Men love tools – so why not surprise him with the most talked about skin care tool on the market? The Carbon Fiber Clarisonic Mia comes with a Deep Pore Cleansing Brush Head and will give him cleaner, healthier, younger looking skin, not to mention a much closer shave!
Acne Clarifying Collection – If your fight against acne seems like a never-ending quest, then our Acne Clarifying Collection is for you. Pairing the power of the Clarisonic Mia with our Acne Cleansing Brush Head and Acne Daily Clarifying Cleanser, this collection helps reduce and prevent blemishes while simplifying your cleansing routine.
On-the-Go Diva – Pamper the Diva in your life with a Clarisonic Mia 2, featuring two speeds, a one-minute pulsing T-Timer, and a protective fuchsia travel case for on-the-go sonic cleansing.
Which Holiday Limited Edition Gift Set is your favorite?
Avoiding Sugar for Sweeter-Looking Skin
Let's face it, we all have sugar cravings every once in a while – especially around the holidays, where delicious cookies and pies are teasing us on every corner!
If the promise of a slimmer waistline hasn't curbed your sweet tooth, maybe the desire for smoother, younger looking skin will.
Recent findings suggest that a diet high in sugar can contribute to acne and accelerate skin aging. At blame is a natural process that's known as glycation – a process through which sugar molecules enter your bloodstream and attach to proteins to form harmful new molecules known as advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs), which cause protein fibers such as collagen and elastin (fibers that keep skin firm and elastic) to become stiff and malformed.
The average American consumes nearly 89 grams of sugar per day. That's more than four times the recommended amount for women (20 grams) and more than twice the recommended amount for men (36 grams). This tells us that there is certainly some room for improvement in our daily sugar intake levels.
While fruits contain varying amounts of sugar, they still offer numerous health benefits in terms of high vitamin and nutrient content – therefore making them a great option if you are craving something sweet.
What is concerning is that many of our other "go-to" foods may contain added sugars and we may not even know it. Food companies list sugar under aliases like dextrose, barley malt, corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate, maltose, maple syrup, molasses, fructose, and high-fructose corn syrup in an effort to hide the large amounts of sugars they contain. Therefore simply by cutting down on their consumption you can significantly reduce your sugar intake and be on the way to a healthier you!
An additional source of excess sugars is in what we are drinking – fruit juices, sodas and alcohol are also sugar-loaded culprits. Cutting down on these and occasionally substituting them for water is sure to help you get to your ideal weight and keep your skin looking smooth and youthful.
The good news about sugar-damaged skin: It's never too late to turn back the clock. It may be tough to quit sugar cold turkey, so start by eliminating or reducing your intake of candy and chocolate. Be sure to continue to cut out additional sugary foods until you have reached your desired daily sugar intake.
If you are looking for healthier alternatives, check out our Healthy Skin Foods blog series including: Coconut, Pitaya, Kale, and Avocado.
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Have your beauty products expired? Learn when to throw them out!
We all have those rarely used beauty products we aren't quite ready to throw out. What we may not take into consideration is that beauty products do go bad. At best, they stop performing as well as they used to and at worst, they can cause irritation or even infection.
The expiration clock starts as soon as you open each product – allowing for air and bacteria to come in contact with the formula, causing certain ingredients to oxidize and degrade. There are usually signs of when a beauty product has taken a turn for the worst— an unpleasant odor, change in color, texture or consistency, or a separation of components within a product.
You know your beauty products won't last forever, so be sure to reference this guide when deciding whether a certain product is still safe to use:
- Body lotions, shower gel, and shampoo: These products generally last about two years, unless they contain specialized ingredients to fight dandruff, acne or other conditions.
- Sunscreens: The active ingredients in sunscreen lose their potency after two to three years. Check the package for an expiration date as some brands print it directly on the package.
- Clarisonic replacement brush heads: For best results, replace your brush head every 3 to 4 months to prevent bacteria buildup. Buy more and save with our brush head twin packs offer.
- Face creams and acne treatments: These products last up to a year as they contain antioxidants that are easily oxidized, so keep an eye out for any changes in color. Be sure to follow the expiration date if available.
- Perfumes: Fragrances usually last about 2 years – they can be adversely affected by light and heat, so if you're looking to get more mileage out of your perfume, resist the temptation to display a pretty bottle on your vanity and instead keep it in a cool, dark place.
- Nail polish: Polish tends to only last about a year as it is particularly sensitive to heat and humidity. If you notice your nail polish turning clumpy or stringy, it's time to toss it out.
- Deodorant: For deodorants, a general rule of thumb is that it expires about 1 to 2 years after opening, while antiperspirants will typically have an expiry date printed on the package.
- Foundation: Check the ingredients on your foundation: A water-based foundation will last up to 12 months, oil-based will last up to 18 months. Be sure to wash your make-up brushes at least once every three months to reduce a buildup of bacteria.
- Mascara and liquid eyeliner: These products last three to four months. Make sure you're diligent about replacing these items to prevent contamination and infections.
- Eye and lip pencils: These can usually last 3 to 5 years. Sharpen them before each use in order to preserve them and keep them clean.
- Lipstick: Lipstick is good for 1 to 2 years. When expires it tends to gather bacteria in the form of beads of oil on the surface of the lipstick itself as well as have unpleasant taste and odor.
Let's face it, we all have some beauty products that have been sitting around for a while. Whatever the reason may be, if you're not sure if it's good any longer just throw out the old and bring in the new.
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Healthy Skin Foods: Pitaya
If you love fruit that's both delicious and good for you – you're in for a treat!
The pitaya, also known as the dragon fruit, is not only an amazing ingredient for general health, but also does wonders for your skin – which is why it is one of our favorite natural beauty secrets.
This fruit keeps popping up as key ingredient in numerous beauty products and nutritional supplements for its richness in fiber, antioxidants and natural oils.
Here are just a few of the ways the pitaya can benefit your skin and body:
- Fights aging – The pitaya is a rich source of antioxidants and helps to fight free radicals in the body. Decreasing the number of free radicals slows down the aging process, leaving you with younger-looking skin.
- Rich source of vitamins and minerals – Full of vitamin C and B as well as minerals like calcium, phosphorus, and iron, this fruit helps to strengthen the immune system.
- Great source of fiber – The pitaya is well known for its cleansing properties of the digestive system, and we all know that having a healthy digestive system can do wonders for your skin and overall health.
- Weight management – Because the pitaya is low in calories and rich source of fiber, it helps to give the sensation of being full without adding extra pounds.
- Healthy heart – Not only does this fruit help reduce bad cholesterol while improving good cholesterol levels, it is also full of mono-saturated fats, which ensure the cardiovascular system is in tip-top shape.
- Improves eyesight – Pitaya contains carotene which helps in maintaining and improving eyesight.
Tasty and full of health benefits, pitaya is generally cut in half and eaten raw (including the seeds) using a spoon. You can add a little tang by squeezing a few drops of lemon directly onto the fruit. It would make a great dessert addition or blended with other tropical fruits in a smoothie.
We'll be providing continuing coverage of additional natural ingredients that can have a beneficial impact on your body in future blog posts, so keep an eye out and be sure to check out our previous posts on Natural Beauty Secrets: Coconut Oil, Avocado, and Kale.
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LANCASTER, N.H. A gunpowder plant owner sentenced to at least a decade in prison over a 2010 explosion that killed two workers in New Hampshire is planning an appeal.
Craig Sanborn of Maidstone, Vt., was convicted in October of manslaughter. He was sentenced to 10 to 20 years in prison and his bail was revoked.
The Caledonian Record reported that records at Coos County Superior Court show the 64-year-old Sanborn filed a notice to appeal the conviction. And in a separate case in federal court, recent filings show he intends to take a felony wire fraud charge to trial in Maine, where he opened a munitions plant in Brownsville, called X-Ring.
Prosecutors said Sanborn was reckless in manufacturing, testing and storing the black powder and failed to adequately train workers at the Black Mag plant in Colebrook, where an explosion killed 56-year-old Donald Kendall of Colebrook, and 49-year-old Jesse Kennett of Stratford.
Sanborns lawyer said his client was out of town and noted the explosion could have been caused by various scenarios, including employee error or a stray piece of metal creating friction inside a machine.
In Maine, an indictment alleges Sanborn fraudulently obtained $300,000 in community development block grant money for the munitions plant. He is accused of seeking public financing from the town and devising a scheme to defraud and obtain money by false and fraudulent representations by providing false invoices for equipment never received.
On Dec. 3, Chief U.S District Judge John Woodcock in Maine granted Sanborns motion to continue the trial from January to February.
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Monthly Archive for June, 2011
Old Navy to support real Navy, other branches
Operation Troop Donation is set for July 1-4 at all Old Navy stores across the country. The clothing retailer will honor the U.S. Armed Forces this Independence Day by partnering with Operation: Care and Comfort to collect items for active duty service members. Items such as hand sanitizer, lip balm, sun screen, underwear, socks and […] [Read More]
Madoff strikes again, indirectly
Individuals who invested indirectly with Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, and thus got hosed, indirectly, along with Madoff's direct investor Ponzi scheme victims, just took another hit. A federal judge has ruled that "feeder funds" investors taken in by Madoff's schemes are ineligible to seek damages from a special fund that aids victims of […] [Read More]
Shelf games in Wyoming
A special report from Reuters has found a little house near the prairie out in Cheyenne, Wyo., at 2710 Thomes Ave., which is home to more than 2,000 companies. After reading it seems all the residents of Cheyenne need are some drink umbrellas and a little bit of sand to feel right at home in […] [Read More]
Working vacation
Recent research into the habits of American workers has found that as many as 50 percent of American professionals say they work during their vacations. The office space, meeting room and videoconferencing provider, Regus, conducted the study. In addition to working during vacations, 75 percent of Americans will stay connected to their office in some […] [Read More]
Myspace to be sold/cut staff
It looks like Myspace could be under new ownership by weeks end. News Corp., the owner of the struggling social network, is close to selling Myspace for $20-$30 million, according to All Things D. To get Myspace off its books for next year, News Corp. wants to close a deal by week's end, which is the […] [Read More]
Green mixer
Members and supporters of the San Antonio Chapter of the Texas Green Network will get together Monday at The Cove restaurant for one of two mixers the chapter holds every year. Local, organic food will be available along with information about the businesses and individuals that make up the chapter, dedicated to promoting environmentally sound, […] [Read More]
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In response to a recent article on why Ronaldo's signature should be avoided, Kevin Levingston extols the virtues of bringing our former hero home.
In an extremely well-reasoned article, fellow CanTheyScore contributor James has recently argued that the negatives of re-signing a certain Mr Ronaldo would outweigh the positives. Whilst I agree that this is a move which could have some negative repercussions; on a basic level I believe it is an opportunity too valuable to pass up. Put simply; Manchester United must sign Cristiano Ronaldo if he's available. Below I will directly address some of the points James has made as well as share my own thoughts on the situation.
First things first, one of the most prevalent sentiments being shared across social media and in United circles is a concern about Ronaldo's age. The former Red turns thirty in February and many would have you think that this would indicate his immediate decline and de facto end of his career. Logic would dictate that this is far from true. One does not go from arguably the best player in world football to "past it" overnight. For the past ten years Ronaldo has been a supreme athlete and there is little to suggest that this dedication to personal conditioning would relax once he turns thirty. If anything, the Portuguese forward owes his ascent to the top of the game to his complete dedication to self-improvement. If there were ever a player capable of standing the test of time (or adapting his game) in the vein of Giggs, Totti or Maldini it's Cristiano Ronaldo There are understandable fears over the condition of his knee(s) but if there were any issues there they would be picked up in the standard pre-transfer medical checks. In terms of overall quality a thirty year old Ronaldo will still be among the top players in the world, let alone at Old Trafford.
One of the main discussion points has also been his character. Few can deny that Ronaldo comes with quite the opinion of himself which can often manifest on the pitch with displays of petulance or frustration at decisions made by his team-mates. I completely take James' point on this and accept that it's part of the forward's game that sometimes leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Equally so; his "look at me" goal celebration in last year's Champions League final upon scoring the far from decisive fourth goal. I make no attempt to justify or explain this type of behaviour but would point out three things. Firstly; very few players climb to the top of world football without a certain degree of arrogance – a belief that they are the best. The petulance and impatience with team-mates is an unfortunate symptom of this belief. Secondly, Ronaldo spent six years at United and his behaviour very seldom resulted in any detriment to the team or club. Thirdly; Real Madrid is rife with a culture that encourages a larger-than-life God-like perception of the individual. It's understandable that Ronaldo (who had narcissistic tendencies anyway) would embrace this entirely as the main star at the most successful club in the world. Five years later, having achieved everything possible in Madrid, it seems he is ready to move on. Were he merely seeking another pay-day he could surely find greener pastures than Old Trafford. This smacks more of a desire to return home to a club that holds a deep emotional connection for him, and one would expect that the "superstar" behaviour so central to his time at Madrid would be turned down a notch too.
Undoubtedly financing a move for Ronaldo would result in a significant outlay, potentially in the region of the £59million spent for Angel Di Maria this summer. His wages will no doubt make the eyes water too. In short, I don't see this being a concern. It's not our money at play here and the club has the financial muscle to secure Ronaldo along with the central defender and central midfielder we need. Of course the club must set a limit of what they can conceivably pay for a player with limited resale value but any price paid is sure to pale in comparison to the money our beloved owners have already taken from the club. As long as the money is being paid in then so be it!
In terms of his arrival hindering the progression of Adnan Januzaj, one need only take a look at the state of our squad and the lack of strength in depth to see that this won't be an issue. As it stands, we have just two players (Januzaj and Di Maria) that can actually play well as a winger and if we make the return to Europe as expected there will be far more games to play next season. Sheer amount of games and lack of competition on the flanks will see Januzaj get more than his fair share of games. If his ambition is to play through the middle then it is Mata, not Ronaldo that will prove the biggest obstacle in the prodigious attacker's path to first team football. If anything, the presence of our returning hero will benefit Januzaj. A chance to learn from a player who has won it all and reached the very pinnacle of the game. A player who has made the journey from skilful yet inconsistent winger to world beater and surpassing all expectations. Ronaldo's arrival would benefit all parties involved.
If United secured Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford it would be a spectacular coup for the club. We would be securing a player with many miles left in the tank who can still perform a level above most players in the league. It would represent a serious statement of intent from United to return to the top of European football, let alone the domestic game. We would be securing a player who knows the club inside and out and has a genuine love for the shirt, a player who would demand the best from his peers and brings a wealth of experience at the highest level. He would be a role model for our younger players regarding the importance of training, practice and a dedication to preparation. He would immediately improve our first team and would most likely be the difference in whether we win the title next year or not. The benefits for the club are many. For the player himself, it's a chance to return to a family club where he still has many friends, where he could be happy again and play in front of fans who adore him. A chance to play a key role in restoring the Reds to their rightful place. A chance to add to his already sterling record and be remembered not only as an icon but as a true legend.
A chance to come home.
If a return to Old Trafford is truly on the cards for Ronaldo, the club would be misguided to the point of negligent if they didn't make a serious effort to bring him back. In these situations it's natural for us fans to protect ourselves, dismissing the possibility and attempting to justify why we "don't need him" anymore. We've been burned before, after all. Nevertheless, I implore you to take a look back at our games between 2006 and 2009 and compare them to anything we've seen since. For that free-kick against Portsmouth. For the outrageous strike against Porto. For the decimation of Arsenal in the Champions League. For everything he did as the figurehead of the team in the most successful period in our history. It's time to put aside the few negatives involved for the sake of everything he has done and could do for our club.
Far from "weighing up" a move; Ed Woodward should be chaining himself to the desk of Florentino Perez and refusing to leave without our boy.
Viva Ronaldo.
Kevin Levingston is a regular contributor to CanTheyScore. All comments and discussion are welcome below or you can contact him directly on twitter @KevinLevingston
To follow Manchester United is to accept a level of scrutiny from the media bordering on bizarre. The picture painted by the national press (and often by our own fans) is very much an exercise in extremes. This summer, the declaration of choice has been that United are "losing their identity". Please let us ignore the fact that United have broken the British transfer record on a consistent basis over the past 25 years. Please let us ignore even more determinedly that just 6 weeks ago the very same outlets were castigating the Reds for their lack of investment.
Must. Not. Question. The. Narrative.
The machinations of this particular trend have already been discussed and dismissed by others, so let's not dwell on it. We shall have plenty of time in future to discuss it further as Messrs Van Gaal and Woodward plough on with the rebuilding project. Expect more feather-spitting. Here are 5 reasons Manchester United will keep spending in January, the summer and beyond! Read more…
Transfer deadline day was a flurry of excitement for many. The previously dormant Woodward had found his mojo and in Falcao pulled off the kind of unexpected transfer that was once the hallmark of Ferguson. Over the last nine months we have added proven quality and potential in equal measure. Skeptics point to the failure to recruit a world class central midfielder and central defender yet such players are a rare breed and noticeably thin on the ground. Odious Glazer stooge though he is; it is difficult to argue that the much maligned vice-Chairman has failed in 2014. Crossing the palm of leeches like Jorge Mendes with silver might not be to everyone's taste but the outcome is undeniably appealing. Recruiting World and European champions to England's seventh best team is worthy of acclaim.
In spite of all this I felt anything but buoyant as the players headed off for their international breaks. I have a natural inclination to focus on the negative – and the departure of Welbeck definitely warrants that description. On a football level it could potentially turn out to be strengthening a rival for a low fee. On an emotional level it is a sense that one of our own has been allowed to fly the nest. The sadness that emanated from the summer sales was based on a feeling that the club had failed. Failed to achieve the final phase of turning now first team academy products into key players in a successful team. Failed to harness and direct mercurial talent to consistently benefit the team. In the cases of Welbeck, Kagawa, Nani and Cleverley there will always be a sense of what might have been. Talent was not in question but through a combination of factors none of these players fulfilled their potential at the club.
Much has been written about each and I am in no way absolving the players themselves of responsibility. Social-media has a habit of building up players into cult figures far too quickly and inflated assessments of their quality come to dominate the discourse. This proves self-defeating as the players can never live up to the expectations leading to the equally misguided response that these feted players are in fact 'not fit to wear the shirt.' We all have our own bias – I have often spoken or written of my preference for homegrown players and satisfaction in the triumph of youth. In Welbeck's case opportunities were limited for a player adamant that a central striking berth was required to advance his career. Two successive managers have now deemed the forward unfit for the purpose of leading the line for United. I suspect that even as ardent an admirer as Ferguson would have looked for a more proven alternative to replace the departing Rooney. A player has no more right to start for Manchester United because of where he was born than due to the size of his wage packet. The harsh yet entirely correct message sent out by Woodward and Van Gaal this summer is that no player in a squad finishing seventh is indispensable.
A pressing concern at the arrival of bona fide superstars is the impact on others in the squad. Much scrutiny has been placed on the ramifications for Juan Mata but of more concern for me is the extent to which it limits the opportunities for Januzaj, Wilson, Blackett and Lingard. A long season of a single weekly game offers little opportunity or need to return to the Fergie tombola. Yet fears for stunted development can be assuaged by the benefit of these players training on a daily business with a higher calibre of players instructed by some of Europe's finest coaches. For all the thrill of Januzaj's emergence last season he undoubtedly played too much, too soon and was regularly handed the responsibility of reviving a team devoid of ideas. Less football for players under twenty-two – who have been tied to academies since early teens – could be of long-term benefit in an era where burnout is a growing concern. If they develop as hoped at least two of the four can look forward to graduating to a starting place before van Gaal's three-year tenure ends.
Eighteen days on and mourning what might have been has evolved into relishing what might be ahead. A previous manager once spoke of 'aspiring' to be like a team from Stockport. The arrival of world class talent means our young prospects need only look around them to find the level to which they must strive. The best way to join the best is to learn from them. That's the United way.
This time last year Manchester United were ushering in a new era with a new manager and a grand total of one new signing in the summer transfer window. One year on and there is another new manager and another new era. This time however, the club have brought in no fewer than six new faces. When the players line-up against Queen's Park Rangers on Sunday fans will be hoping to get a glimpse of a new look United – Louis van Gaal's United – for the first time. Read more…
Finally he has arrived!
After what seems like an age since his appointment, Louis van Gaal has officially been unveiled. The gap between confirmation of his employment and his first day on the job was a concern. The idea of Woody being left to his own devices, eyeing 'marquee signings' like a horny teen in Magaluf, was not a happy one. Yet despite those fears the transition between election and inauguration has actually proved to be positive. The aquisitions have been sensible and the new man's reputation has been further enhanced thanks to the strong performance of the Netherlands under his stewardship in Brazil. Moyes appointment was recognised as a gamble; no such eyebrows are being raised this time around.
The press conference was reassuringly predictable. The fluff of glitzy presentation and wheeling out of Sir Bobby was cliched yet effective. The man himself was the expected embodiment of confidence. van Gaal has presence. He dominated the room in a manner few are capable. The cutting response to TClevz' (alleged) BFF from the Mirror served notice that it was the journalists who were on trial in the court of King Louis. The Moyes comparisons are hard to avoid and deeply unflattering to the Scotsman. Charisma is a quality that comes naturally to a lucky few and unfortunately for Davey he was not amongst their number. If Moyes' media engagements became a game of waiting for the blunder, those present hung on his successors every word for very different reasons.
Much has been made out of the fairly anodyne comments already. Speculation over whether the references to sponsors were a veiled protest at the commercial conquests of his employers are fanciful at best. Similarly, pledges that time will be taken to assess his squad are hardly groundbreaking and will be conveniently ignored by the legion of rumour mongers who would have us believe that Arturo Vidal has all but picked out his shirt number.
The tone was an amenable mix of confidence for what lies ahead and deference to the significance of the football club. I am in no doubt that over the next few months van Gaal's public pronouncements will have us both crowing our approval and trying to hide our embarrassment. Remind you of anyone?
After recently moving from Chelsea to Manchester United during the January transfer window, new fan favourite Juan Mata decided to open up to Canal+ in Spain and talk about his relationship with David Moyes, how De Gea harassed him constantly about making the move and much more. Below is a (near) full transcript of the interview.
On Manchester United's interest:
I knew there was an interest, although I didn't realise it was true until the two clubs started talking to each other. Chelsea told me there was an offer, an important offer. In the end, I did it due to the situation I was in over the past few months, and the opportunity to be at Manchester United, one of the biggest clubs in the world. When you're looking from the outside, you think it is, but it's only when you are a part of it that you realise that it really is one of the biggest clubs in the world. Here I am, very happy in this new city, in this new step in my career, and I hope that everything will go well.
On whether he feels any pressure:
No, no. Simply no. Because when I'm on the pitch, all I think about is playing, enjoying myself and feeling comfortable, like I always have. At the end of the day, the price of transfers during the window is something for clubs to sort out and as players, we have nothing to do with it. What we have to do is turn up, train, enjoy the training and enjoy the football. In the end, everything happened so quickly. I know that I have responsibilities, but this doesn't stop me from enjoying it and producing on the pitch.
On the club's objectives:
The objective is to get to the Champions League spots. It's difficult because Liverpool are doing well, so are Arsenal, as well as Tottenham and Everton, who are all clubs also fighting for them, but I think we have a team who can do it. This is Manchester United. When this club wins two, three or four matches in a row, it has a very important mental strength, a winner's mentality. We are coming and I think we can do it, but we have to win a lot of games first.
On his first time out at Old Trafford as a Manchester United player:
It was really emotional. It was incredible. I'd already played there as the away team, but playing there as the home team, just imagine. The stadium is huge, the fans are very dedicated to singing and it was all good, because we won, I found myself on the pitch surrounded by top quality players and from the off, the first training session, they have helped me integrate as best possible. Physically, I hadn't trained a lot the previous week, but I feel good.
On his new teammates:
I've known David (De Gea) since we played for the national team at youth level. The week before I arrived, he was hassling me and when I arrived I stayed with him. Everyone has received me well, but he has been the one who has gone out of his way the most.
I didn't know Giggs, but I had and still have a lot of admiration and respect for him. He's been really good. He has helped me from the very beginning, made sure everything went perfectly. It's a pleasure that he's here and it's a pleasure for me to play alongside a player like him. To reach 40 and still be playing at this level is fantastic.
Van Persie, Rooney, Chicharito, Welbeck. These are all players who always score goals. Playing with them is a pleasure. I got an assist for Van Persie and what's great about playing with them is that if you pass them the ball, it's a goal. It's a goal pretty much every time.
On David Moyes & the club:
More than anything, he made me feel important and I think that's fundamental when you arrive at such a big club that has made a huge investment in you. It's nice when the manager tells you "Juan, you're important to the team and we need you on the ball as much as possible" and that's what I try to do. My relationship with him is good, friendly and from the off, he seemed to me to be a great person.
This is a club that should always be fighting for the Premier League. I think, in the last 20 or 21 years, they've won 13 times. The mentality of this club is to win and fight for all the trophies. Unfortunately this year, things haven't gone so well in the league, but I believe there is still time this season. With the mentality and the staff that we have, I believe we can climb up the table and win as many games as possible.
There are good people here. First and foremost young people. When you play for Manchester United it's difficult because you have a lot of responsibillity. I don't know what will happen in the summer but the manager said the other day at a press conference that he's going to be signing players. I think this club is at a stage of change, a bit of change in the project, but as I'll tell you, at this club the best players in the world will always arrive.
On Sir Alex Ferguson and the future:
All he has done here, everything Ferguson has complished is pretty much unattainable. He has won everything possible to win with this club in the last 20-25 years and it's tough to maintain such a level of excellence. But at the end of the day, it was these players that won the league last season. And the new manager has arrived knowing what this club is. I think he has a great relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson and with time everything will get better, the results will get better and we'll get back to being where this club deserves to be.
On Mourinho and Chelsea:
We spoke and he [Mourinho] said that he thought this was a good option for me, and I told him I thought this was a good option for me. We didn't speak for long. I wasn't playing, and to be honest, I am happy when I play football. It's the thing I like to do the most. He wished me good luck and told me to be good, as did everyone at the club [Chelsea]. I'm very grateful for my time at Chelsea and for all the trophies I have won. We had a fantastic relationship, I had great relationships with several of my teammates. They weren't just my teammates, but my friends. Fernando [Torres] for example. I was very saddend to tell him I was leaving him. It was tough to tell him I was going because he is a very important person to me, but we'll keep in touch we aren't that far away from each other.
On Manchester:
I've already had a tour around the city! The other day I was having dinner with David Silva and he recommended a couple of places to me. I think there are several beautiful places in this city and now I get to discover another city in England.
Now I'd like to present you to my friend, the one that has welcomed me here. He does everything with me, he's part of my security team, he takes me to get to know the training ground, he shows me the city, I present to you; David de Gea.
De Gea walks in and sits next to Mata
Mata: Tell them about all the messages you have been sending me!
(both laugh)
De Gea: Yeah, I'm sure you had to get a phone and everything was a bit crazy. But it's good that you are here and we have gotten you here.
He's a great player that will help the team a lot and knowing him as a person, he will also help in the dressing room and help the whole team grow.
Mata: We are going to be neighbours too, so that's good!
De Gea: Yeah, I brought him to the nice part of the city
(both laugh again)
Mata: He's a realtor too!
(Journalist asks if there are any other Spanish players living nearby)
Mata and De Gea both mention that they think Navas and Negredo live close.
De Gea: I think he has come in and played very well. I'm very happy that he is here and I hope he keeps growing as a player and that he continues to improve the club.
Mata: OK, that's it.. I will pay you that dinner that I promised you!
Transcribed and translated by @sardinetrawler & @CheGiaevara
Every Christmas I take great pleasure at laughing at others. Not exactly in the spirit of Christmas I accept but with good reason. The regional news runs the same Boxing Day feature on the fools who have left the warm bosom of the family home at the crack of dawn to queue outside High Street shops in the hope of getting first option on whatever unsellable tat they have slashed the price of to free up warehouse space. Clothes, phones and tablets are bought destined to be used once and subsequently discarded as 'I didn't really want/need it but it was in the sale.' Some people crave the rush of consuming, the sensation of relief that they have acquired something they previously lacked – never mind whether an actual need exists. Which brings me to football…
In previous years the January transfer window has largely been an irrelevance to United. Signings have been part of a longer term plan rather than the 'save our season' purchase we associate with fiscally irresponsible sides fighting relegation. This season however the mood is very different. Collective wisdom suggests Moyes and Woodward must act next month if Manchester United are to achieve the bare minimum of a successful season. It just might be however that the brave and unpopular approach might just be the right approach; namely, restricting spending to all but the most minor of additions.
I have held this view for less than 48 hours – and it could be subject to change. Before Tuesday evening I was of the opinion that bringing in quality – whatever the cost – was necessary. Buy out clauses should be triggered and our midfield renovated. Then I spent two hours hosting our Transfer Special podcast and reality bit; as we worked out way through the eighteen (!) central midfielders that have been linked with Manchester United it became clear that the likelihood of attaining the right players in January is far trickier than merely opening the cheque book.
A succession of issues stand in the way of bringing in the quality of player we require to boost the team; reservations about changing club mid-season, unwillingness to move before a World Cup, prohibitive release clauses, and questionable evidence that they can adapt quickly to a new culture came up time and time again. The intense scrutiny facing new recruits in January will be even greater than that ordinarily placed upon a Manchester United signing. In the summer we brought in a proven international footballer, who has already performed impressively in our league and whom many Reds had coveted for a number of years.
All circumstances that would surely lead to a smooth transition and instant impact, yet Fellaini has struggled. The man who has managed him for many years admitted that the expectations of playing for a club like Manchester United have proved harder to deal with than anticipated. What chance then a winger who has never played outside Brazil, a young Spanish midfielder or a once great Dutchman who has failed to find consistency for three years. Exceptions do exist. If a player of the calibre of Ilkay Gundogan became available then United should be asking how much and handing over the monies. Such players though are thin on the ground and for reasons already stated highly unlikely to either be available or keen to move at this time.
The scenario that must be avoided is panic buying leading to the acquisition of players on account of availability rather than suitability. Paying over the odds, eating into the summer transfer fund, would be a desperate response more in common with a Wonga loan than a measured investment in a successful business. There is a reason we have kept our January spending to a minimum in the past and it should not be forgotten amidst the clamour for change. The temptation must be enormous for Moyes to appease disgruntled fans across the world yet he must tread with caution. Ed Woodward took the fall for the debacle in the summer with Moyes largely escaping criticism. Yet the one addition has failed to have any real impact on the quality of the side and the manager and coaching staff must take some of the blame for this. If this is followed by further underperforming purchases then the manager will have some explained to do to his parsimonious bosses.
So Woodward should give himself a well deserved month off and do another disappearing act to warmer climes? Not a bit of it. There is transfer business to be done in the new year – making contact with clubs and representatives of those players already identified as being of the required quality and setting up moves for the summer. At the same time, inviting interest for those players marked for departure and negotiating terms acceptable to the club.
This season has always been about managing transition and if the new boss can't achieve a top four finish with a squad who walked the league twelve months earlier then serious questions would have to be asked about his job performance. It might not set pulses racing but eschewing short term temptation and playing the long game might ultimately turn out to be the wisest move our beleaguered boss could make.
Every team needs that sort of player that make the opposition quake in their boots. The type of player that will force his opponent to commit, gamble and eventually crumble. The type of player that, when the other team's manager reads out the opposing eleven, you hear a unified sigh throughout the dressing room: you know it's going to be a long afternoon as soon as you spot his name on the team sheet.
It doesn't really come down to technical ability or passing range, it comes down to your willingness to combat your opposition to the ground. Roy Keane, even though underrated, was never the most technical player. However, when teams saw his name on the team sheet, they knew what was coming. That alone won games. The fear and the anticipation, knowing that across the pitch stands a man who doesn't think twice before sacrificing his body for his team. Manchester United have lacked that. A man that can dominate a game just by being who he is. That man can be Marouane Fellaini.
If there's something fans have complained about for the past years, it's United's lack of presence in midfield. Despite catching a lot of grief, Sir Alex Ferguson did try to address the issue several times in his last few seasons at Old Trafford. Owen Hargreaves was unlucky, so was Darren Fletcher and Anderson never fit the role to begin with. The emergence of Tom Cleverley gave United a new perspective to how the midfield was to be run, while Phil Jones, who really is a centre back, was the only pure physical specimen when called upon in midfield. This has left Michael Carrick with the herculean task of controlling a midfield by positioning himself excellently, balancing the midfield and defence and acting as a deep-lying playmaker. A test which he has passed with flying colours, but that perhaps needs a bit revamping under David Moyes.
Although Carrick controls a game from the deep, even he has seem himself being combatted to the ground by the likes Yaya Touré. When faced with intense pressure from teams such as Man City, Liverpool and Everton, that task becomes too great even for Carrick. This is where Marouane Fellaini comes in. At 6'4" and with the frame of a barn door, there's only one adjective that could describe him at the heart of Manchester United's midfield: Brobdingnagian. Despite not being credited for it, Fellaini levels out his lack of pace with a high footballing IQ. He'll position himself where he thinks things will happen. This may also be the reason why David Moyes used him as an offensive midfielder for a great part of the 2012/2013-season. As midfields would be running at Carrick and Fellaini, they'd face a battering ram of gigantic proportions in Fellaini before Michael Carrick elegantly sweeps away what Fellaini misses, somewhat in a similar manner to how Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand made their partnership in the heart of defence function.
But this is midfield, right? And Fellaini adds plenty of things to a Manchester United midfield that severely lacks presence. He's not a midfield maestro and nor does he need to be. Looking at how Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney interchange in terms of dropping deep and establishing play from the back, Fellaini won't need to part take in that. He will be called upon to carry the ball between the opposing lines. Again, something which he often did do at Everton, knowing that someone would secure the space left behind.
The undervalued factor, however, is the intimidation he'll scare out of opposing teams. In his first interview with MUTV after having signed Fellaini, Moyes mentioned how teams absolutely hate playing against Fellaini. United fans will know this all too well having seen United struggle to keep up with the behemoth in the league opener against Everton last season. This is also where the comparison to Roy Keane comes in. Fellaini is no Roy Keane, let's put that to bed already, but he's the player you're looking over your shoulder for. Because you know he's coming. And you know it's going to hurt when he gets there.
As the summer transfer window rolls into July, Manchester United continues to be linked with a number of high profile names. Robert Lewandowski, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, and even Edinson Cavani have all been rumored to be on their way to Old Trafford. Most Red Devils supporters would be thrilled to see any of these players in a Manchester United shirt next year, but it would be the arrival of Thiago Alcantara, from FC Barcelona, that would best serve the club. Read more…
Anderson's exit from Manchester United has long been on the cards, but the midfielder's recent admission that he could return to his 'roots' could see the Premier League leaders step up their interest in Porto midfielder James Rodriguez.
A possible loan deal back to Porto has been mooted, but both player and club will be keen for any move to be permanent.
Anderson has suffered a succession of injuries during his time at Old Trafford, but a collection of poor form, lack of goals and inability to keep the ball has seen the early appreciation of the Brazilian midfielder's energy and drive quickly dry up.
The player himself has publicly admitted that he has "tried to leave [the club] several times but never managed it", whilst rumours of a move to Brazil are also steadily increasing.
Anderson has been quoted in Portuguese paper A Bola, as saying that "Porto are the only club I would consider moving back to Portugal for… my past is there" and a return to the Estadio do Dragao could provide the hard-working midfielder with an outside chance of making the Brazil squad for the 2014 World Cup, should he be able to stay clear of injuries.
Manchester United are likely to recoup less than half of the £20 million fee that the Red Devils paid for the Brazilian midfielder back in 2007, but Anderson's impending departure could help improve Sir Alex Ferguson's long term pursuit of Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez who has once again excelled in the Liga Sagres.
Rodriguez followed up his title-winning performance of 13 goals in 20 games last season, with eight goals in 17 appearances this time around, as the Dragons once again battle Benfica for the Primeira Liga championship.
Nicknamed 'El Nuevo Pibe' by former Colombian great Carlos Valderrama, Rodriguez has been likened to former Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo with the player's dribbling ability, ball control, shot power, creativity and overall speed drawing comparisons.
Rodriguez won the Primeira Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year award last year and the 21-year old is thought to be open to a move to the Premier League leaders.
Sir Alex Ferguson is keen to reengineer his attacking line for next season following the January acquisition of Crystal Palace prodigy Wilfried Zaha and Portuguese winger Nani is another who could leave Manchester United in the summer.
After being priced out of a move for Gareth Bale last season, Sir Alex Ferguson may use the extra Premier League television money to secure a deal for long-term target James Rodriguez, whether Anderson can facilitate a move back to Porto or not.
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by Ben Daniels (Admin) on Apr.11, 2015, under HardBritLads
Oscar Roberts was very eager to meet with sexy masculine lad Luke Tyler today. He was promised a good hard fuck session and Like was happy to deliver the goods! The guys start out with groping each other's bulges, then they whip them out and stroke each others' cocks. After a while Oscar takes Luke's cock in his mouth and delivers a great blowjob.
Luke returns the favor for a bit, including some apparently effortless deepthroating. Oscar is hungry for Luke's cock again, and he quickly reverts to sucking it. This was a hot, passionate blowjob with lots of face fucking and throat fucking as well.
Luke then finally begins to fuck Oscar and he starts out slowly. But the guys are really horny and Luke is fucking Oscar harder and faster by the minute. Oscar's cock is hard as steel and throbbing like mad. The guys change several positions, and finally Luke fucks Oscar while he's lying on his back… Oscar can't take it any longer and soon enough he shoots a big load all over his abs. Luke pulls out and shoots his load into Oscar's eager and open mouth. That was defo a messy cumshot, with lots of jizz flying all over Oscar's face. Like every good bitch, Oscar sucks Luke's dick clean.
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Masculine Beefy Dude Theo Ford Fucked Hard By His Hung Buddy Kayden Gray
by Ben Daniels (Admin) on Dec.21, 2014, under HardBritLads
Here we have two hot masculine guys, Theo Ford and Kayden Gray. This pairing proved to be a real winner as there was a genuine chemistry between the guys. They start off by exchanging kisses and playing with each other's nipples. They are both wearing sports kits which they get rid of piece by piece until they are totally naked. The guys couldn't wait to suck each other's cock. Although Theo was all too enthusiastic about swallowing Kayden's huge thick cock balls deep, this proved to be a little bit of a challenge, but eventually Kayden's entire shaft disappears in Theo's throat!
Kayden then returns the favor and deepthroats Theo's sizeable dick as well. Theo seemed to be especially aggressive at this point, face-fucking Kayden's mouth and throat. The guys move to the sofa and continue to exchange blowjobs, then Kayden starts examining and probing Theo's tight asshole with his fingers.
Theo then lies on the floor on his side and lets Kayden penetrate him in that position. Kayden fucks him slowly at first, then increases the pace and goes much deeper. Theo was fully erect all the time, and you can see that his cock is twitching and throbbing in the rhythm of Kayden's thrusts. Then the guys change position and now Theo is bent on the sofa while Kayden penetrates him from behind. Now Kayden fucks him real hard, and Theo responds by impaling his ass on his buddy's cock. The guys change position again, and now Theo sits on Kayden's cock and goes for a ride.
This position was especially pleasant and Kayden managed to fuck the cum out of Theo pretty quickly. Theo couldn't hold off the orgasm any more and started to shoot his load all over his buddy's chest and six pack. Kayden then follows suit and dumps his load as well, adding to his buddy's load on his chest and abs.
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Hunk Du Jour – Gerard Butler – Masculinity Is Fashionable Again
by Ben Daniels (Admin) on Oct.27, 2013, under Actors, Hunk Du Jour
Remember the faddish 1990s when one couldn't find a hot new male actor that could serve as the epitome of masculinity? Various fads came and went but it seems that masculine men and beards are not so easy to remove from the humanity's collective archetypal memory. Whether male or female, straight, bi or gay, we all feel instinctively more at ease and secure in the presence of a manly man.
Gerard Butler has become a symbol of not only a handsome actor, but also, more importantly, a rough manly man who can serve as a beacon of hope and masculinity to all those lost male souls that badly need someone who they can look up to. And it seems that the casting directors and producers at Hollywood have also gotten this bit right, so they have pretty much always cast Gerard in roles that require a significant level of toughness and machismo. I saw him for the first time in the movie "300" where he played perhaps the most courageous military leader of all times, legendary Leonidas. Although the movie itself wasn't really true to the historic facts, I liked it nevertheless because it's obvious that the main intention of the movie was to encourage men to be men and be proud of what they are. Besides, it's such a great fun to watch hot muscled and virtually naked men fighting at a battlefield.
It's interesting to know that Gerard went to a law school and was about to become a lawyer. But, since he had a habit of spending time with his buddies in pubs his law career suffered. He held a position of a trainee lawyer at an Edinburgh law firm but due to his lifestyle he often missed work. All those party antics were not quite compatible with the serious career of a lawyer. Only one week before he qualified as a lawyer he was fired.
Gerard said to himself one day "Fuck it all, I'm going to become famous!" and he moved to London to pursue his dream of becoming a famous actor. He says about this time: "When I started out, I'm not sure I was actually in it for the right reasons. I wanted very much to be famous." And he also added "I did expect to succeed and I did have faith that I would. In reality, though, it has turned out to be something very different to what I wanted. It's the work and not the adulation that has proved to be the most fulfilling."
Perhaps so, but I bet that he still enjoys the attention that he gets wherever he appears.
He worked really hard to make his career of an actor happen and the results did not disappoint. Although he's been cast mostly in pretty stereotypical roles so far (e.g. just remember his role in stupid movie "Game") I still hope he will get some more serious roles in the future and I'm pretty sure he'll be able to pull them off just fine.
Regarding the fact that he's considered a very fine example of a masculine man, Gerard said this on one occasion: "In Scotland I'm just like a lot of other guys, but in America I'm seen as a very strong, masculine guy."
Despite his overwhelming success and popularity, Gerard has remained a totally cool, down-to-earth guy with whom you can talk normally as if he were your neighbor. Actually, I read many times that Gerard is considered to be one of the nicest people in the showbiz today.
Oh, one more thing. If you read all the way to the end of this post you certainly deserve this bit of information as well. Speaking of Gerard Butler, the webmaster of this blog (yours truly) has been told many times by various people that he looks a lot like Gerard Butler, especially as far as the face is concerned. Hmmm….
Arrogant Straight Man Aiden Fucked Hard & Humiliated
by Ben Daniels (Admin) on Aug.04, 2013, under BreederFuckers
Aiden is a cute straight lad who is self-assured and proud of his sexual appeal that he has on women. He was hired by an escort agency that caters to lonely ladies, and he's certain he's found an everlasting source of income and fun. Aiden made it clear in his application that he would deal only with female clients, and he excluded the possibility of messing around with any men. Obviously, he's one of those conceited hetero men who think that their ass is made of gold and that no man can ever touch it.
Well, this homophobic motherfucker is out of luck today because he was brazenfaced enough to require money from two male massage therapists that he called to massage his feet. The pervy men were outraged for having been insulted in such a way, so they decide to give this prick a lesson or two.
They tied him up to the bed and stripped him of his clothes. Their strong masculine hands finger his virgin asshole, then the pervy men start flogging him. But that wasn't the end of Aiden's troubles. The worst part was yet to come, in the form of relentless ass fucking. The pervy men started to fuck him bareback and they also used a dildo which was shoved up his ass. The cruel men push their dicks into his face while Aiden is totally helpless and feels utterly humiliated.
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Like-Em-Straight – Tough Straight Kent Rubs One Out
by Ben Daniels (Admin) on Oct.16, 2012, under Like-Em-Straight
Kent is a straight college guy and I think nobody would disagree when I say that it's precisely because of straight guys like him that some of us tend to have a penchant for straight men.
Kent is as masculine as they come, and has a "no nonsense" type of approach to things in general. Kent is also pretty hung, both in the length and girth department. His cock grows to impressive proportions and I couldn't stop thinking about all the things I'd do with that cock if I could get it in my hands.
His cock gets so stiff and hard that you can clearly see all the throbbing veins. Kent strokes it resolutely bringing himself to a sure ending. I hope we'll be seeing a lot more of this hot straight man.
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Str8BoyzSeduced – Tony's 24 Cumshots in One Big Compilation
by Ben Daniels (Admin) on Oct.16, 2012, under Str8boyzseduced
Straight or gay, men always feel the need to get off and it's simply normal to lend your buddy a helping hand or a helping mouth.
Italian stud Tony is one of our most popular straight guys. He has been serviced by big muscular Vinnie Russo 24 times so far! And in this video you can see all of these blowjobs in one big compilation.
At times Tony also returns the favor and blows Vinnie's massive, thick cock.
Tony always cums quite a lot, and several times Vinnie couldn't resist to swallow Tony's entire load. I'm sure you're gonna enjoy in these 24 blowjobs and cumshots, they're real amateur stuff and totally hot.
Tony blew so much jizz in these 24 bj sessions that it would be enough to impregnate the entire female population on planet Earth!
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ManHandled – Extra Hot Steve Vex Gets Wasted & Violated
by Ben Daniels (Admin) on Jan.07, 2012, under ManHandled
If you are as sexy and hot as Steve Vex, I guess you'd better watch out if you ever get wasted on too much alcohol – someone might take advantage of your temporary delirious situation and start raping you haha!
Adam Russo saw Steve Vex at a business conference. Steve was already quite drunk but after one hour he was just totally wasted. Of course Adam wanted to help him and brough drunken Steven to bed. But here's the dilemma – would you just watch such a strikingly handsome stud who passed out in front of you and do nothing, or would you take advantage of the situation..?
I think we'll all agree that Adam can't be blamed for choosing the second option. After all that perfect man in his bed was just too much to bear and not being able to see what's beneath the suit would be totally unacceptable.
However, when he comes to his senses a bit, Steve begins to take some payback when he realizes he's being violated. He stuffs his huge dick into Adam's throat, and Adam begins to choke on that massive cock. Then Steve begins to fuck Adam in the ass, and he fucks him really hard.
Would you like to be manhandled by Steve Vex? I sure would!
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StagHomme – Two Extra Masculine Gangsters Fucking Hard (Whistleblower)
by Ben Daniels (Admin) on Nov.30, 2011, under StagHomme
The Whistleblower is the newest fuck movie from StagHomme Studios. Johnny Hazzard and Bulgarian superstud Goran become two gun-toting lovers after the burglary which they did together.
I think that the pictures and preview video already tell everything in detail, but just for the record, I think this is one of the best porn flicks I've ever seen and the both men are extremely masculine. Of course, the sex scenes are incredibly passionate, there is a lot of muscles and sweat, mixed with sperm flying in all directions. To put it simply, a perfect fuck movie for all times!
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The Full English – Jamie Is Born For Porn
by Ben Daniels (Admin) on Aug.27, 2011, under The Full English
It is my privilege and pleasure to introduce two brand new adult sites that cater to lovers of straight men. There are lots of "straight men" adult sites out there already, but very few of them manage to capture the essence of the "next-door-masculine-guy" so well as The Full English and My Best Friends Dad.
What sets these two sites apart from the rest of the sites with the similar theme is that most of the models are true amateurs and appear only on these two sites. Also, it becomes apparent from the beginning that all the shoots have been made with painstaking precision and attention to detail.
The pictures of these guys seem more like professionally made photographs intended for some high-end fashion magazine than made quickly for a cookie-cutter porn site – except for the fact that the men here are definitely not effeminate fashion models, but quite masculine
"next-door-type" guys from the UK. I mean the type of obviously straight blokes with an attitude that you encounter on the street or in public places and just can't get them out of your mind. They continue to pop up in your head whenever you think about anything hot and sexual… but you already know what I mean, don't you?
Many guys here even show us their private photos so we really can get to know them as if we were their buddies in real life. There are also twelve HD videos that actually represent the interview with one of the guys, and they usually include a jerk-off session as well.
So, these guys are true amateurs and their motivation to appear nude on the internet comes from several reasons. The first one is the wish to try something new. The girlfriends of some of these guys actually encourage their men to get nude and jerk off for The Full British and My Best Friend's Dad because it is such a big turn on.
But frankly, a lot of the guys' girlfriends don't have the slightest idea that their men appear nude here. So I guess it's more of a male thing, the desire to show off your manly assets for the whole world to see.
Some of the men here are aspiring porn actors and this is their first chance to experience the process of taking professional photographs and shooting an adult video. Speaking of which, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce our first guy for today – Jamie.
Jamie is a typical straight lad from England. He is a strikingly handsome dude with blond hair, well-proportioned and muscular body and a beautiful, straight, uncut cock to match. He emanates the aura of a confident, slightly cheeky, manly bloke that you'd like to have as a buddy (at least!).
Jamie works as a bricklayer. It seems he had gone through some rough times in his youth and doesn't like to remember that much, but now he has settled his life pretty well and has full control of it. Jamie loves sports: He is a football fanatic and has won heaps of awards and medals throughout his youth (he showed us his trophy cabinet). But recently he became a bit disillusioned with football and switched to boxing, running and working out in his own gym. Staying fit is very important for Jamie, and he thinks it should be important for everyone.
Jamie has an insatiable sexual appetite and sex plays a big role in his life. He told us he has lost count after having slept with 200 women. But nevertheless, he plans to eventually settle down, marry with a faithful lady and have kids.
And then of course we come to Jamie's life-long wish to become a porn star. Jamie belongs to the generation that has grown up with internet porn and Big Brother celebrity lifestyle (he even auditioned for BB). Jamie spent countless hours surfing the web in search of hot pussy and it's little surprise that this handsome stud wants to become a porn star himself.
Jamie claims that he's been destined to become a porn star because he's got a birth mark on his willy. Not sure if that's a real sign of destiny, but his whole personality and hot masculine body certainly qualify him for a future porn star.
In this video and photo shoot Jamie talks about himself, his life, shows us his gym equipment and even how he works out. Then he takes a shower and lies on the bed. He gets hard pretty quickly and stays hard throughout the shoot. Jamie jacks off his big straight cock faster and faster until he approaches the orgasm and shoots a nice load of cum, breathing heavily all the time.
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The Full English is a brand new site that features the truly hot and genuinely straight amateur men from the UK. If you would like to see what these masculine straight next-door-type guys do in their spare time, have intimate insight into their private lives and even see their private photos, you will surely want to visit this site!
Brutal Tops – Learning To Suck Cock & Service Powerful Masters
by Ben Daniels (Admin) on Aug.07, 2011, under Brutal Tops
Some people think that sucking cock is an easy thing to do. Nothing could be further from the truth, especially if you have two strong construction workers and their big hard cocks to service.
Master Nick and Master Lee are two such construction workers and they've just caught their newest victim whom they intend to teach a thing or two about being obedient little cocksucker and submissive slave. They take cocksucking very seriously, and they expect only the best of the best when they shove their cock into the man's mouth.
They twist the bottom's arm painfully behind his back and thus they push his head down to lick and kiss their dirty work boots.
While spanking his ass, they shout orders at him. They force him to use his tongue to worship every inch of their strong muscular bodies, including sweaty armpits.
They are so persuasive that they make the bottom dude beg for more. They push his face into their asses until he begs for air.
All the time the masters keep insulting the bottom guy, making him aware of the fact who is the boss and how low his position is and that he should be grateful to be given the chance to service such strong and powerful men.
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Get ready to experience the Natural History Museum's metamorphosis when the landmark new Darwin Centre opens to the public on 15 September 2009.
A huge spider is installed in the Darwin Centre, just one of many spectacular specimens on view when the building opens 15 September 2009.
The Cocoon journey is one of the highlights. Visitors will discover huge tarantulas and metre-high poisonous plants, and hundreds more spectacular specimen displays and interactive activities.
And, for the first time, visitors will see into the hidden world of scientific research, where real Museum scientists are at work on cutting-edge research.
The Cocoon journey takes visitors deep into the 65-metre-long, 8-storey-high cocoon building, which is at the heart of the Darwin Centre. It protects the 20 million insect and plant specimens in world-class storage conditions.
Up to 2,500 people a day will visit this new exciting public space and the telephone lines are taking advanced bookings for the free timed slots, from today (telephone number is at the bottom of the page).
'For many years, hundreds of Natural History Museum scientists have been working behind the scenes to better understand our planet,' says Dr Michael Dixon, Director of the Natural History Museum.
'Now, through the Darwin Centre, not only will our visitors really understand for the first time why the work of our scientists is so important, they will actually be able to interact with real specimens and real scientists, which we hope will really bring the experience to life for them.'
Visitors will encounter real scientists and get an insight into their work, which may include collecting and naming new species to organising collections that are being used to help fight malaria or monitor climate change.
Visitors will see into state-of-the art laboratories where plant and insect DNA is being studied. So, one day scientists may be investigating mosquitoes and malaria, and the next day, the origin of the British bluebell.
A microphone lets visitors talk directly to scientists in the specimen preparation area. They could be pressing plants collected from the streets of London or sorting through beetles from the jungles of Central America.
In The Sackler Biodiversity Imaging Laboratory, visitors will see scientists using herbscan machines. These create high-quality images of delicate paper-mounted dried plants. The resulting digital images can then be shared with colleagues around the world.
Spectacular insect and plant displays are revealed in the Cocoon journey, such as a huge wall over 2 floors adorned with hundreds of specimens.
Visitors get a glimpse of the 70 million specimens looked after at the Natural History Museum, including many historically important specimens, such as insects collected by Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace.
Dr Dixon concludes, 'With so many issues facing the planet at this time, we hope that visitors will go away with a real sense of awe and wonder at nature, a better understanding of why the work of the Natural History Museum is so relevant, now more than ever, and be inspired to share in our collective responsibility over the future of the planet.'
Cocoon is supported by GlaxoSmithKline and Anglo American.


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