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I want to start off this review by apologizing for at least occasionally simplifying the role that everyone else on a project can play in changing the script. I realize I've placed blame at the feet of the writers of series before, and while they aren't completely innocent in most cases, in the similar way that Victor Garber can make poor dialogue enjoyable on The Flash, a poor actor can make excellent dialogue garbage. As Max Landis said on the subject of reading critiques of his movies (and his own criticisms of projects he's been a part of), "you can't write a movie, you can only write a script."
Now that that's out of the way, let's talk Flash.
The Flash has had a pretty uneven season so far. Sure, there's been the excitement of Barry discovering a new ability, Iris moving on from her limited role in the previous season, and moments of great humor courtesy of some unlikely characters. But I can't help thinking the series has taken a noticeable step backwards. Season 1 wasn't perfect by any means, but by the time Barry ran up into the wormhole in the season finale, I felt like the series had improved beyond the need for the largely terrible storylines and characters we've seen in Season 2. Perhaps it's the lack of a central conflict, a la Season 1's focus on the conflict with Reverse-Flash? In any case, I was incredibly interested to see what note The Flash would leave us on with its midseason finale, "Running to Stand Still."
From the get-go, I had a feeling the episode wouldn't do too much to reverse my (and my Arrow counterpart, Jean Henegan's) negative feelings about the Flash/Arrow crossover event. The weird, non-canon-y opening where Zoom wishes Harry a "merry Christmas" just felt like a waste of real estate. But it was our first look at Patty Spivot that was really telling of the episode's quality. If you recall, in "Legends of Today" Patty got a little trigger happy with Harry, and instead of telling her what was going on, since it's not like he can do anything anyway, Joe basically played the role of a production assistant blocking the street so a film can be shot there. As a result, I was more than a little disappointed to see that there was no mention of this to Barry in her first scene. And it was kind of all downhill for the character from there.
From Patty viewing Mardon's handiwork and saying "I should have expected this" to herself like she's Batman, to her briefly incapacitating Barry and holding a gun up to Mardon, the episode was clearly overcompensating for the fact that Patty's inner turmoil has not been made very clear to us. This doesn't have to be the case to make it interesting (it could be the best part of a similar storyline in another work), but it felt like they temporarily messed with the character to give her an arc for the episode, which is unfortunately common practice with superhero shows these days. Also, I cannot believe they still haven't let her in on Barry's secret. I keep saying it's just around the corner because there doesn't seem to be any good reason not to, but with the midseason finale continuing to exclude her from the fun, I don't see it happening any time soon.
Patty's characterization speaks to a larger issue that has been carried over from Season 1: the story is almost always better suited to levity and excitement rather than being dark and grim. When Cisco gets caught up in the question of whether his powers are a blessing or a curse, it's not the engaging turn of a normally comical character becoming more hardened and brooding. For a series like the Flash, there is no such intentionality. Similarly, whenever Barry Allen threatens someone, it doesn't come across as, "oh snap, you probably shouldn't have messed with a guy who could end you." Instead, it feels like an annoying way of making Barry seem like he leads with his fists rather than his brain. These moments of over the top drama are rarely adequately set up or earned, but I also find the performances in these situations simultaneously over the top and lacking.
I don't think there's been a single romance on the show this season that has been entirely fun to watch. Jay and Caitlin finally kissed in this episode, but because of my immense dislike of Jay's un-character and the fact that the series has given me no reason to care about the two of them together, both this and the build up to it were just tiring. I know making Jay younger than his comic book counterpart was kind of necessary due to Barry being a younger Flash, but I feel like de-aging him took away what was so interesting about the character. At this stage, he could almost be called Good Guy 1. Meanwhile, Barry and Patty's relationship suffered for them trying to portray her as a more revenge-driven character than she should be, as they went straight to her isolating herself from the people who care about her. I know I've vacillated in my opinions of her and them together, but the show is just so inconsistent with their treatment of her and their relationship.
Mark Hamill's return to the series was a welcome one, as he was having a visibly good time playing the Trickster again. However, the whole storyline he was involved in was repetitive and insubstantial. I liked that they didn't forget what they were doing with Captain Cold's character (probably because it ties into Legends of Tomorrow), but having Weather Wizard and Trickster rehash the same old grudge without much more to it then "kill the Flash" was pretty weak. I also can't believe Barry was going to explain what the wand did to Weather Wizard before Mardon fell off the building. Not that holding a metal rod is very inconspicuous, but at least try to hold on to the unnecessary advantage given to you almost every time you face an enemy. My only consolation with this episode is the fact that they didn't have a ridiculously stupid fight scene, although perhaps they looked at the C4 dreidels in the script and decided to stop there.
On top of me being wrong about Patty learning Barry's secret in this episode, I was also wrong about Harry not hiding a betrayal up his sleeve. Surprise, surprise, he has agreed to help Barry get faster so Zoom can take more Speed Force from him. I feel like this was a major structural misstep, as we knew about Zoom holding onto his daughter a while back. If Flash was going to reveal a betrayal, why not do it then, at the moment we realize Zoom has collateral? In place of that, we got a rather strange period of time where Zoom was borderline courteous and allowed Harry to think things over, which took away from the danger he should present every time he's on-screen.
While I was still reviewing Supergirl, I used to think The Flash was far superior. Like, I didn't want them to touch for fear that Supergirl's mediocrity would be contagious. But more and more I'm seeing insubstantial episodes like this one, where no one is really given anything particularly interesting to do. As I've mentioned before, it might be a case of them saving a tighter narrative for the second half of the season (as they're certainly doing with a sick shot of Barry, Jay, Wally, and maybe even Jesse Quick speeding towards an enemy), but it's just disappointing to see characters seem continuously off week after week. I'm glad the midseason break is upon us, as harping on the same issues on such a long term basis makes me feel way too nitpicky. After introducing all of the major new cast members that we know of, I hope the show is able to come back with a clear idea of what it wants to do with the rest of the season.
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text: Ok so i have searched the forum and found some cool threads... i have emailed a few breakers and checked ebay a few times but not had much luck finding parts. I have the S3 W reg (2000) pre face lift with concert headunit (single Din) i want to swap out the center console for a double din one. I need: Double din center console/cage bit Climate controll unit All buttons etc and the facia i have a spare single din center console and facia for any one who wants it. Does anyone know a good place to get the parts i need? or have them for sale / exchange? Thanks Alex

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CLOUDBURST (v1)
Series: Ten (1991)
Cloudburst was released carded with a G.I.Joe Glider in the tenth series (1991) as part of the Air Commandos. He was discontinued domestically in 1992.
Cloudburst came with a blue visor and a red/pink submachine gun.
Filecard Information
Grade: E-4
Birthplace: San Diego, California
Primary Specialty: Aeronautics
Secondary Specialty: Infantry
No variations of Cloudburst (v1) are known to exist.
Body Construction
Cloudburst's body is entirely original - no parts were taken from other figures.
Reference InformationThe below information contains information about references to various collector's guides, Hasbro references, original retail prices, and other reference material related to Cloudburst (v1).
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Desimone Guide: #306
Tomart's Guide: #GI6593a
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DAYS spent fishing, snorkelling and exploring the region's temperate waters, or just relaxing ashore.
Balmy nights kick off with a magnificent sunset before the freshest of seafood meals. The menu will depend on what has just been caught in the surrounding waters – barramundi, coral trout and mangrove jack are often in abundance.
This precious reconnection with nature – and a few close family or friends – awaits on ecologically pristine Wilderness Island, nestled in the fishing grounds of the Exmouth Gulf and just 40km from Exmouth.
With a maximum of eight guests at any one time – accommodated in beachfront safari cabins – Wilderness is a private island.
This paradise was discovered only a few years ago by owner-manager Jim Alston.
His vision was to provide an adventure escape for people who don't want ice-sculpture buffets or crowded resort pools, just a relaxing and unforgettable adventure in an untouched natural environment.
"When I first saw Wilderness Island – the animal and plant life, the fishing, it was all so untouched – I knew we had to protect it if we were to receive guests here," Mr Alston said.
"So I really wanted to build a camp that was comfortable and fully self-contained with a minimal ecological footprint.
"We drink fresh rainwater, use solar power and limit the number of guests on the island at any one time.
"I think what really works for them is the ability to step right out of a busy life and just do what we did as kids – keep things simple, explore, marvel at everything around us and, most importantly, have fun all the time. Every day was an adventure back then."
Enjoy a drink at the end of the day
The camp provides simple yet functional facilities designed to minimise impact on the fragile natural environment.
The four cabins have ocean views and sleep two people comfortably. Mosquito screens and bedding with linen are provided.
And if guests would like to sleep in a swag under the stars, that can be arranged.
The hub of Wilderness Island is the main camp with its lounge, dining tent, elevated sundeck and well-appointed kitchen.
With stunning views, the sundeck is a perfect place to enjoy a drink at the end of the day.
The main camp is solar-powered and fully self-contained, providing fresh drinking water, gas stove, refrigerator, freezer, lights and power.
With all linen and cooking utensils supplied, there's not much else guests need to bring, apart from sun-protection gear, shoes for reef walking, sturdy shoes for walking and warm clothing.
Guests should also advise of any special dietary requirements.
A medical chest is available to treat injury or illness and staff are trained in first aid and hold current certificates.
Some fishing gear is supplied. Bring your own rods and lures, but bait and tackle are provided.
A CD player is available, so bring your choice of discs and batteries if you're likely to need them.
Rates on Wilderness Island cover accommodation, food, fuel, bait and tackle, but not drinks.
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Hello blogfriends! Do you have Netflix? If you do, I highly recommend that you follow these steps:
1. Go to Netflix.
2. Search for Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. And don't forget the apostrophe.
3. Immediately watch via Instant Viewing.
4. We only made it 22 minutes in, but I laugh-cried so hard that my contact fell out.
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Are we getting close?
What is the energy density of the average glow fuel?
I understand that glow engines are horribly inefficient. What offsets that is the high energy density of glow fuel.
What I'd like to know is if you compare a highly efficient brushless motor using the new Li-Poly cells, with a glow engine using typical glow fuel, how close are we getting?
Based on info about the new li-poly cells from Fred at FMA Direct, I expect to get nearly an hour of flying time out of my 1/6 scale cub.
Lithium Polymer cells. They are the successor to Lithium Ion cells. They provide as much, or more, capacity and are much safe than lithium ion.
Also, Fred will be carrying larger capacity cells in the 3,000 mah range. Early tests show that you can draw anywhere from 5 to 7c from these cells. A 10 volt pack of 3,000 mah cells weighs less than 7oz and can handle 15 - 20 amps draw. Put two packs in parallel and you have a 14oz 6,000 mah pack that can handle 30 amp discharge!!!!
Fred will be selling these larger cells. I don't know how much they are going to cost. I've been buying surplus cells and making my own packs.
Check out this thread for more info.
Where Fred says, "Just one thing to report tonite as I really have to get to bed. I flew my Flexible Flyer (Falcon 56 size) on Sunday with Derek at McMap. Three of the 3AH cells; Speed 600 motor; geared 2:1; 12X6 APC prop. I flew at almost full throttle for 32 minutes doing toucch and goes and anything else that came to mind and the pack was barely warm. Weight of the pack is 64GX3= 192grams= about six ounces. Attempts with NiMh @ 2350 mah ; 12 cells were very disappointing at < 10 minute and the pack was so hot you dared not touch it. Li Poly is looking great. "
Fascinating! There I was with Fred and didn't even know it was getting written about. Funny old world.
Interesting asides - to one who isn't that fussed about technoburble. You get current handling capacity as a function of 5 x C, where C is the battery size, so 3AH as Fred's using three of for around 10V's worth allows you to draw 3 x5 = 15A. This is fine for Fred's model, which is a prototype of something I aren't sure I can do more than let you guess about, but if I wanted to escalate matters to replace my dearly beloved 20 x 2400 running 30A, I'd have to start with 6AH cells to allow me to go to 30A.
So my upcoming 1/5th Sig Cub project would need 6 x 6AH cells to get the volts and I'd prop for around 28A to stay under 5 x 6 =30A - fine, as the model weight would drop a fair bit.
If I insisted on leaning on the prop size and pushed the draw over 30A - misery would follow as the cells took a voltage nose-dive (and probably committed hurry-curry over the excessive drain).
Cell cost, as I understand it, is still down the road apiece. Fred is hoping to generate enough volume demand to make them competitive with our dear old faithful nicad and nimh. It's a pretty good deal if he can, as you'll be paying as much per minute in the air, but your model stands to be a fair amount lighter.
Just when I thought I was getting the hang of nicads!
Falcon 56
56" wing span
4 -4.5 lbs
He was using a speed 600.
There are several ways to charge these types of cells. The smaller cells can be charged with a modified cell phone charger. The larger cells will likely need one of the commercial chargers designed for that purpose.
Many of us are buying surplus cell phone batteries for the smaller planes. They work very well and provide for very long flights. Some of the smaller cells can be wired in parallel to provide enough amps for a speed 400. Fred will be selling the 3,000 mah versions that look like they can handle 15 - 20 amps.
Do a search here for Lithium and you'll find an abundance of information. I hope to get a chance to start a site devoted to the subject.
I suspect your answer is going to be more complex than "plug the battery into your Supernova and push "auto charge".
Nevertheless, the idea of flying my Sig Cub around in Cub-like fashion for 20 minutes is very appealing...
I'd like to give these thing a shot on speed 400 or cobalt. I looked on the website and see that the voltage is 3.8 average. So, do I need to wire 3 of them parrallel to get the right volts (around 9.6) that the speed 400 6V normally runs on? Someone helpme here, I'm not an electrical engineer! Thanks in advance!
You would wire in series to increase voltage. The voltage starts at about 4.2 volts per cell. This quickly drops under load tho. You'll probably see an average of 3.4 - 3.6 depending on the load. So 3 in series would give you about 10.8 volts. That seems a bit high for a 6V speed 400. I normally run 6 or 7 himh cells for the 6V motor. That's 7.2 - 8.4 volts.
Depending on what you are flying you may be able to do with just 2 cells in series for the 6v motor.
You would wire in parallel to increase capacity.
Be sure to post your results.
As soon as I get some I'll post what happens. www.fmadirect.com will be selling these batteries starting August the 15th. Then there's the charger and maybe a different type of speed control as well. It will be a while, as I'll be on vacation in Iowa (?) from the 2nd to the 6th, then in Tinton, NJ on biz around the 22 to the 26th...
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Okay, that makes sense (even if I have a headache thinking about it ). Now - how do I charge them?
Try here....
Saw this in a post somewhere else, cant remember where but it looks like a great charger for Li-Poly. However im not really sure because i dont really know much about these cells.
Here is my current setup for charging 2 cell 830s and ultralife 700s.


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GOP Policy Chairman: Budget Deal 'Baby Steps' Toward Grand Bargain
The chairman of the Republican Policy Committee defended the GOP's proposed bargain to extend the debt limit with a "no budget, no pay" agreement as "baby steps" toward the party's goals in a budget agreement.
The "no budget, no pay" concept was the first policy push of the bipartisan, fledgling, small Fix Congress Now Caucus, which formed last year. The bill was introduced by Blue Dog Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.).
"Ideas are not responsible for their owners," Rep. James Lankford (R-Okla.) told PJM on a conference call this morning. "If it's a good idea we should use that idea, so that's not an issue to us."
House GOPs were anticipating a shortened work week, but Democrats postponed their planned retreat until February. Lankford didn't have a whip count to gauge support on either side of the aisle, but the vote on "No Budget, No Pay" is expected in the early afternoon. It has the support of the White House.
"There's no tricks, there's no gimmicks here," Lankford said of the bill. "We're simply saying we're going to do a budget here, which the law requires."
Fiscal conservatives have indicated they're not going to mount a fight over the deal. "The Club for Growth will not oppose tomorrow's vote on the debt ceiling," Club for Growth President Chris Chocola said in a statement yesterday. "The Club for Growth will, on the other hand, strongly oppose any efforts during the upcoming debate over the continuing resolution and sequester that fail to arrest out-of-control spending and put sensible limits on the growth of government."
"There is no plan to get out of debt right now," Lankford said. "...Solutions are the most important issue here. This is baby steps. This is the first step in a long process. We've got to start taking the basic baby steps to get us back."
After the Senate finally passes a budget, Republicans hope to get their priorities in the reconciliation process, with House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) leading the GOP negotiators.
Lankford said Republicans are also going to pass again the bill to repeal sequestration that originally passed in the 112th Congress. The New Year's Eve fiscal cliff deal kicked the sequestration implementation date to March 1.
"There is a willingness to replace sequestration. It has been a bad idea from the beginning," Lankford said. "This is not just about a cut in defense," he added, but programs ranging from health research to education where efficiency cuts may be found.


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"It's a chance to make an impression on the NCAA selection committee. We've got two quality teams (Kansas, then Iowa State on Saturday in Boulder) left. If we come out strong, we can definitely make some noise."
"We have a ton of guys on this team that can score. I think we've proven that all year. But we just didn't get it done tonight. I was surprised."
"We had a lot of turnovers (11 in the first half) and cold shooting (5-for-27 in the first half), and those are two things you can't let happen to you to start a game."
"Guys are pretty unhappy about what happened. It's sad that we went out that way, but at the same time I think 20-10 ain't bad. We fell off toward the end of the season but overall I think we did some things that no one expected us to do."
"I really couldn't put a finger on it. There was definitely a difference in the team that started the season and the one that finished."


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"What's up, girl?"
It's one of the most common phrases in America. The friendliest and quickest way to greet someone.
And yet, three years ago, those simple words shot tremors through Detroit Shock point guard Claudia Maria das Neves.
"I didn't know what it meant," das Neves said. "So I didn't answer. I just said 'Hi,' and walked away."
Das Neves shakes her head, and an embarrassed giggle escapes.
"I had to go home and look in my books," she said.
Hear a strange combination of words.
Break out the tattered dictionary.
It's the routine das Neves has perfected since joining the WNBA and she isn't alone.
The Brazilian is one of a record 53 international players in the league, some of whom speak little or no English. This year, teams drafted more foreign players (15) than ever.
And as the WNBA becomes more global, some franchises are finding themselves with a communication barrier none more so than the Shock.
The Shock has a league-high eight international players on its roster, five from non-English speaking countries. In one practice, you can hear Spanish, French, English, Russian and Portuguese.
When das Neves arrived in Detroit in 1999, she spoke Spanish and Portuguese. But other than "I love you," and a few choice phrases, she didn't know any English.
"It was very difficult, because everyone here speaks English, and I don't speak it very well," das Neves said. "(My teammates) were always joking with each other, and I couldn't understand. I just look, look, and I was sad because I wanted to understand."
And das Neves needed to understand.
Most foreign players rely on what coaches call "basketball English" to cross the language barrier, universal words like "offense" and "defense" that transcend the globe.
"When I say 'rebound,' when I say 'cut to the basket,' you know what I mean," said Phoenix Mercury coach Cynthia Cooper, a two-time WNBA MVP.
"It's more when you're trying to explain the particulars and specifics that something gets lost in the translation."
But it's those particulars das Neves needed to understand, and relate. As the Shock's primary point guard, she directed the offense, which was exponentially harder with her limited English.
To help alleviate that, coaches substituted hand signals for verbal commands. But practices began resembling mime contests. Grand prize went to whoever gesticulated the most.
The solution? Learn English, and learn it quickly, which is exactly what das Neves did.
You can see Williams going over a play in English.
You can see das Neves translating to rookie Kelly Santos in Portuguese.
You can see Elena Tornikidou join the conversation in Russian and add a little Spanish before turning to Oksana Zakaluzhnaya and speaking Russian.
And finally, you can see center Astou Ndiaye-Diatta speak to everyone. Ndiaye-Diatta, from Senegal, is fluent in five languages.
As for the rest of the league?
Brown said she thinks most foreigners either know English or learn the language when they come to America.
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Model: [ Alex Minsky ]
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Because You LOVE Him… MORE PICS of SEXY ALEX MINSKY!
Model: [ Alex Minsky ]
45 comments on "Because You LOVE Him… MORE PICS of SEXY ALEX MINSKY!"
webbo3 says:
Hot guy….shame theres no nudes…looks like he got a cute bum
senior60 says:
Has a nice body, to bad he ruined it with those tattos
JckKohl says:
He's hot and especially as someone with a prosthetic leg it is admirable and hot. But I wanted to see a cock! So don't show him again if he won't show his hot cock.
culturalinfidel says:
He does have an awesome body—and his cock does look like its a nice one–but I agree with Senior—-the guy went a bit overboard with all the tats and they do, in my view—take away from how hot he could look. I do like some tatts—-but man–he simply has way too many of them.
garyaz says:
what a beautiful man, truly a thousand watt smile, I only wish one of those tattoos was my name.
tysexy16 says:
So sexy! Love everything about him including all of his tatts
sicilianmikey says:
How many times does the ink have to be explained? GAWD…some Queens just NEVER STFU! It's a lot, but it works for him. For me, c'mon baby…time to show the goods! My hope for him, God willing science develops and someday they can grow replacement limbs.
sdtony56 says:
He is Perfect in My Eyes, I love a Man like him for a husband, wooooof
ace12359 says:
Each tattoo is a tribute to a fallen buddy in the war. I think they are beautiful on him. Like one of you would turn him down, tatts or not LOL…sheesh…
Captain_Swallow says:
Ugh… Can't stand all the tattoos on this guy – especially given the colours and all the flowers… reminds me of my grandma's sofa.
Captain_Swallow says:
I "understand the ink". I just don't like it. Not something I, and a lot of other men, find attractive.
awishnik says:
what a gorgeous man love him as he is. We all have different opinions which is healthy, how many guys would kick him out of bed because of his tatts, if they were lucky enough to have him there in the first place? 🙂
scunnyphil says:
He has such a beautiful face and I love the tatts. Wish he'd get his meat and two veg out though
sean_107 says:
I wish the people bitching about the tattoos would give it a rest. You don't like guys with tats,we've read your 12,000 comments about it. Do you think this hurts the guys chances of getting laid? Hell no. You know what I do when I don't like some pictures,I just say to myself,he's not my type and keep it moving. I don't keep bringing it up with every post about how he's not my type. Please do us all a favor and stop the bitching and moaning.
jovan_love says:
Smile Body and bulge All hot
airlieguy says:
wow those pecs are so hot he can leave both shoes under my bed
Bashyacta says:
I find him deeply unattractive. And a tiny package. Not for me
deafblind46 says:
He like to show his underwear to the men .
CuteSexyPetitePrettyTransvestite says:
Having legs or no legs, He is the hottest man on earth.
mygeye says:
OMG ! horny or what !! get that man in my bed right now…….
fly says:
wow he is one of the hottest men on earth.
28025guy says:
The man has a great smile and lots of courage to be here. Turns me on and gets my admiration.
BigDave1955 says:
So garyaz, you wish one of those tattoos was your name? You realize that all those names are of war buddies of his who died, right?
mcaction says:
The guy looks well fit, handsome and sexy. Unfortunately no nude pix at all (how sad) Anyway, some pix have already been features on this site. Would appreciate to show some famous faces "NOW and THEN" theme…
Much appreciated doing so… cheers Team…
giving says:
As someone with tats I can appreciate why he has so many. I find him soooo sexy and such a good looking man. Cheers.
Anonymous says:
way too many tatoos
confidentcrip says:
Further proof that Persons with Disabilities are hot too.
gam1069 says:
Normally guys with a lot of tattoos are not my type. But he is very hot in those well-made tattoos.
cuddler55 says:
In spite of the tatoos, I think this guy is hot! I assume this guy was hurt in Iraq or Afghanistan. If so he is a fucking hero. I would consider it a privilege to service him.
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zumba1 says:
nice smile – no nudes no thanks!!! nudes please
I have a few tattoos but too many does spoil a lovely body
hairychicago says:
Don't love him. Don't like him. Wouldn't it be easier if he just wallpapered himself.
Anonymous says:
Dude has the hottest smile EVER..!! Really hate it when the queens start baying for cock shots.. he's totally damn hot without flashing his nads.. why do gay men feel the need to pressure guys into showing cock all the time???
hairburner says:
So very young and beautiful, I would give him everything in the world, Fuck off you others, you just don't get it, lets face it there are those that are just not on earth and it seems we have a few on this site… For this man to stand with a smile and let me see him in the raw, God love you and go on baby you will always have my heart and love for your loss that you suffered in life, mmm mm
behairy says:
Alex is a straight model only. The beautiful naked shots by Michael Stokes that were posted Apr3 are as close as you'll get with a hand over his junk. Doing full frontal would derail his growing modelling career by making him seem less serious in being professional. He knows that he's a gay icon now and is cool with that. Enough of the underwear shots clearly outline his package and it doesn't leave much to the imagination. For the sniping about looking small, the majority of men are 'growers', so you're just missing out on a lot of hot and hung guys because your other brain is well… small. These pics are for print advertising, not porn. Friends who are models allow you can fluff to a point, but no more. Many publishers would reject the ads if they're too suggestive. Remember the controversy over the rather mild A&F ads. Besides, not seeing everything let's your imagination wander…
Countryguy8 says:
Well put sean_107, this man is beautiful inside and out, tattoos or no tattoos. I am glad he isn't nude. I can appreciate a mans body without looking at his penis. I would feel honored to just shake his hand.
easgke11 says:
Enough of the TATS, way overdone for a straight or gay man. Get someother gay men. This is a gay site I think
tippybaby1 says:
NICE Body Nice smile but many tats for me.
Anonymous says:
Enough of this guy OMG
AJ_Bottom2 says:
Such a beautiful man with a fascinating story to tell. Sadly, 40 years from now when the ink in all those tats runs & bleeds, and he has stopped working out letting his skin sag, he may wish he had been a little less enthusiastic and exuberant with them.
lovesunct says:
Hot man shame about the tats!
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buzzie1 says:
hot, hot, hot. love guys with tattoos, too bad there were no nudes though
buzzie1 says:
in case no one else googled him, he was a Marine, lost his leg fighting for our country….. great man, great body
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He's still my hero.
And with Memorial Day coming next Monday in the U.S., what better image to carry in our heads and hearts that day?


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According to ProWrestling.net, Ric Flair and Orlando Jordan's new on-air male companion got into a confrontation at a bar after the Impact tapings on Tuesday night.
According to the report, Flair saw the male companion dancing at the bar and got so upset at him being there and being in the TNA locker room in general that he got in the guys face and verbally unleashed on him.
Apparently Jordan's male companion was so shaken by the exchange that he decided to just leave the bar.


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War Against Working Women
Obama threatens to veto a bill to allow flex time on the job.
President Obama ran away with the female vote in 2012, thanks in part on his unfounded claim that Republicans were waging a war on women. Look who's waging war now.
The White House on Monday threatened to veto the Working Families Flexibility Act, a bill aimed at giving parents more freedom to juggle their work and family obligations. Sponsored by Alabama Republican (and mother of two young children) Martha Roby, the legislation...


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If you didn't pre-ordered your iPad for the April 3 launch and missed purchasing the device at Apple's or Best Buy's retail stores, you will have to wait patiently until this coming Monday when another batch is apparently due to arrive at the US shores.
According to a Mac enthusiast site 9to5Mac, some customers have received notifications that their shiny couch computer has left Chinese province of Shenzen. However, you should not count on having the device delivered to your doorstep before this coming Monday. According to the publication:
Those who ordered iPads after Apple changed the ship date to April 12th are now starting to see shipment notifications that their iPads are preparing to leave China. What's interesting is that Apple is sticking to April 12th when clearly, they could get them over sooner.
Another Apple-focused site, Cult of Mac, is reporting that the electronics retailer Best Buy is counting on those shipments for their sales event:
Electronics retail giant Best Buy will also receive another batch of iPads in time for an April 11 sales event, the site also reports.
Best Buy is the only third-party retailer to carry the iPad in approximately half its stores. AT&T is believed to be jumping on the iPad bandwagon later this month, as is Amazon, just in time when 3G iPad is scheduled to arrive. Apple has exclusively authorized AT&T to sell pay-as-you-go data plans to the iPad customers.
Two data plans will be on offer, the one with 250MB for $15 a month and the unlimited data plan for twice as much. Both plans are contract-free and include free of charge access to AT&T's WiFi hotspots.
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Talking Football: FC Sion would be the fifth team in Celtic's group – a cup competition with an odd number of teams
When is it a good week for Uefa to bury Wayne Rooney? How about the same week the European governing body is led a merry dance by a small Swiss football club and their belligerent owner, who has made a mockery of Uefa's governance?
While this country was gripped by the three-game ban handed down to Rooney for Euro 2012 by Uefa, you can bet that at its headquarters in Nyon it was not that decision causing the greatest concern. Because when it comes to the case of FC Sion, the Swiss-based organisation that runs European football is akin to a chubby match-day steward trying to catch an opportunistic pitch invader.
When FC Sion had their appeal against expulsion from the Europa League rejected on 13 September, that should have been the end of it. Having eliminated Celtic in the qualifiers it was the Scottish Premier League club who had come back into the competition at FC Sion's expense.
But Christian Constantin, the owner of FC Sion and a man who does not seem to think that the rules apply to him, ignored the Uefa club agreement that disputes should be settled by Uefa tribunal. He went to the Swiss regional court of the canton of Vaud and won a judgment that his club should be reinstated and paid damages. Then he issued criminal proceedings against Michel Platini, the Uefa president.
If there is anything that is likely to make Uefa sit up and take notice then it is the possibility that one of its own might find himself the subject of Swiss justice. Having given Uefa a thorough runaround, what is most amusing is that it is FC Sion's use of Swiss civil law that has caused Uefa such problems. The precise reason that Uefa and Fifa are based in Switzerland is because the country has – how to put this delicately? – never been renowned for scrutinising the affairs of big multinational institutions particularly closely.
In the past its Swiss location has proved a convenient shield for Uefa. But, in the case of FC Sion, it has proved their biggest problem and, in Constantin, Uefa has met someone who is prepared to fight very dirty indeed.
The result? On Saturday afternoon, Uefa issued a pretty extraordinary statement. It said it would abide by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision on FC Sion's case and that if CAS found in FC Sion's favour Uefa would "reintegrate" them into this season's Europa League group stage.
Yes, you heard it right. This season's Europa League group stage in which two rounds of matches have already been played. FC Sion would be introduced as the fifth team in Celtic's group along with Atletico Madrid, Udinese and Rennes, which the Spanish team currently lead. Uefa is expected to contact the four clubs in Group I this week to discuss how, in the event of CAS finding in favour of FC Sion, that might work.
Put aside for a moment the background to this case, which involves FC Sion breaking a Fifa-imposed transfer ban and fielding some of those new, ineligible players against Celtic in their qualifying tie. Instead, marvel at a governing body that has got itself into a position where it is even entertaining the possibility it may have to stage a cup competition with – and this is priceless – an odd number of teams.
In its statement on Saturday, Uefa used – by its standards – strong words to condemn FC Sion for delaying CAS proceedings. Uefa said FC Sion were "clearly unjustified" and acting in "bad faith". It accused the Swiss club of having "no apparent respect" for the other clubs in Group I. But this all masked the fact that this saga has dragged on to an embarrassing degree.
Uefa is banking on CAS to rule in its favour, which the smart money says CAS will. In taking their case to the Swiss courts FC Sion have abused the sporting principle behind Uefa's rules that all clubs should have recourse to the same legal system. It is not as if Celtic or Stoke City could appeal to a Swiss court.
Nonetheless, it says something about Uefa and its governance that it's been allowed to reach this point. And what happens if FC Sion are reinstated? It opens the door for more appeals from competing clubs.
Provided that CAS does rule in Uefa's favour and FC Sion finally accept their expulsion, what then? The Swiss club deserve to be pursued further for breaking with the agreement to settle disputes by tribunal. But, given that they have not been afraid of having recourse to Swiss civil law in the past, one wonders if Uefa will balk at pursuing them further.
With the pressure growing on Uefa from the European Club Association and the growing sense that plans are afoot for a breakaway from the biggest clubs across Europe, it is not a good time for Uefa to look weak.
For any governing body, from Uefa to Fifa, as well as the Football Association, the prospect of clubs settling football-related issues through civil courts is chilling. That scenario negates their very existence as governing bodies and is generally accepted as the route to chaos. But it is a route FC Sion have taken and, whether they win or lose at CAS this week, they have backed Uefa into a corner.
What a pity that Fabio Capello did not get resident status with that home of his in Lugano. He could have lodged papers at the regional court against Rooney's three-game ban and seen where that got the FA. It is not enough that Uefa simply wins its case in CAS, it has to have the courage to make sure that no Swiss club ever takes the FC Sion defence again.
Quarter-final place may not be enough for City fans
With one point from two games, Manchester City really need to beat Villarreal in the Champions League tomorrow to give themselves a chance of getting out of Group A. It begs the question, what constitutes a good debut campaign in the Champions League?
In their first season in 1993-1994, Manchester United went out in the second round under the original format, as Leeds had the previous year. Blackburn Rovers finished bottom of their group in 1995-1996. Newcastle went out at the group stage in 1997. Arsenal were eliminated in the group stages in 1998-1999 (finishing behind Dynamo Kiev and Lens). Everton did not even make it through the qualifiers in 2005.
On the other side of the coin Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham all made it to the quarter-finals at the first time of asking. Yet you get the impression that even if City make it that far, for many it will just not be enough.
Van Persie still waiting and whinging
Robin van Persie launched a full-on onslaught on "the media" in the Arsenal match-day programme yesterday for "making up stories". "I am committed to Arsenal, I am the captain and don't believe everything you read." He has moved house, he pointed out, but has found "a really nice" new place and "yes, it's in London".
Van Persie will have one year left on his Arsenal contract come next summer. Despite all this talk of "commitment", there was no mention of him signing a new deal. Even Arsène Wenger admitted he cannot guarantee Van Persie will do so. Like Theo Walcott, Thomas Vermaelen and Andrei Arshavin, he is waiting to see what happens over the next eight months.


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I was told a "secret" about my dh and his friends. I don't think I can get past it
My husband and I have been married for almost a year. We were together for 3 yrs before we got married.
When we first got together he introduced me to his friends. He was very close to his bestfriend and his wife. I became close to them as well. The 4 of us always hung out and they stood in our wedding.
Over the weekend the 4 of us went out to celebrate St Patricks Day. We have been out to bars many times in the past and we always have a great time, this particular night was no different. Until me and the other girl went to the ladies room.
While we were in the ladies room and freshning up our makeup and chit chatting she starts talking about orgies and 3-somes and 4-somes. She asks me if I have ever participated in anything like that and I confessed to doing something silly and minor in my early 20's. I asked her the same question and she responded with "oh yes, we used to have lots of fun together" .. I said "you and mark?"(her dh and my dh's bff) and she says "yes and with someone else you know very well" I was dumbfounded so asked who.. and she just sort of looks at me and says "oh my god you really don't know do you" i said "don't know what" she wasn't going to tell me but I was very persistent and I could tell that she thought I would be upset if I knew. I finally got it out of her...
apparently before I met my DH the 3 of them used to have orgies. More than once, I guess it happened "many times for a couple of years" .. the last time it happened was just a few weeks before him and I got together. She swears there has not been any 3-somes since him and I have been together. I basically told her that I am not to sure what to think about all of this. I had been drinking and wanted to try to keep a level head and not over react, because it is so easy to do when you have been drinking and I didn't want to embarass myself.
When we got back to the area we were hanging out, I told my DH that I wanted to go home and of course he wanted to know why and Mark wanted to know what was going on - I told him to talk to his wife. I didn't say anything more and I left. I was waiting outside and DH came out, I figured because it took him a bit to come outside that she must have told him why I was upset. The first thing he said to me was, "I knew you would be upset if you knew because of the type of person you are so I didn't want you to know" he said "I wanted you to like them and be friends with them"
The cab ride home was silent. When we got home I told him there was no point in talking about it because he never had any intentions of ever telling me so why start now.
The type of person I am? what kind of crap is that! I was good enough to marry and good enough to be the mother of your son. Im good enough to share a bank account with but not good enough to know that you used to fuck your bestfriends wife in front of him!
I am not upset that they used to do that, although I think it's gross and he's right I most likely wouldn't have liked them. I am more upset that I wasn't told.
I don't know how to get past this. Obviously he has no intention of ever doing that again, I know that he is faithful to me. But I don't know how I am going to ever be friends with 2 these people again. I will never look at them the same. I don't even want to look at the wedding pictures on my wall with them in them. I think I will remove them.
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nothing would have stopped me from marrying him!
The point is, we are friends with these people. For the past 4 years I have spent almost every weekend with the 3 of them. Now I will never be able to look at the 3 of them together the same again. I used to think of them as brothers and sister. Now I am grossed out!Quoting lucky2Beeme:
Its his past. It has no bearing on who he is today. If you knew before marrying him would it have prevented you from marrying him? I don't understand why his past pisses you off yet your own past was very similar.
bury her secret and get back to being friends. These have been friends do you really want to give them up ?
Surround yourself with people that add to your life not subtract from it.
Ya i am sorry i have to agree with these other ladies. His past is his past. Im sure you did things that he wouldnt like. Yes maybe he should have told you but he didnt. If hes not done it since being with you then thats really all that matters. He obviously loves you and it would be so sad to throw away a marriage over something he did before you were ever even in the picture.
Yup you're crazy. why let this ruin a friendship. you obviously dont care about any of them
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References are tricky business. Conventional wisdom says it's best to refuse to offer any opinion when a prospective employer asks for a reference on an applicant you know may be a poor choice. But sometimes, you may feel compelled to give your counterpart at the hiring organization an honest "heads up." Before you do, consider that the applicant may sue you if he doesn't get the job.
You need to weigh that risk against your moral obligation to tell the truth. If in doubt, consult your attorney, who may be able to find a way to provide the information in a manner that minimizes potential liability.
Recent case: Warren Roach was fired from his job as a school bus driver after a parent complained that Roach had sent an obscenity-laden letter to a middle-school girl who rode his bus. Apparently, he also made a habit of handing out CDs of illegally copied music that included suggestive language and lyrics. He had been warned that staff was not allowed to give gifts to students.
After he was fired, Roach filed a race discrimination lawsuit over his dismissal and applied for a bus driving job with a tour company. The potential employer asked the school district for a reference and learned about the lawsuit. The school district also said that if the tour company hired the driver, he should not be assigned to any school trips.
Roach added a claim of negative references to his lawsuit. The court dismissed the claim, pointing out that the school district didn't provide any false information. (Roach v. Rockingham County Board of Education, No. 1:05-CV-569, MD NC, 2007)


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Having a will or trust alone does not mean that you have an estate plan. The above documents will help your family manage through the difficult times involving death or major injury, but only a team of professionals can formulate a strategy for the distribution of family assets, tax savings strategies, insurance coverage, and financial planning that will make for an effective estate plan. "African Americans have made significant strides in terms of economic empowerment, and estate planning is extremely important for us so that we can retain what we've accumulated as a legacy for successive generations," says financial planner Creuzot.
The challenge of distributing assets among six adult children is what motivated Paul Norman and Lurline Baker-Kent to get serious about estate planning. The couple's plan includes two irrevocable trusts that will prevent nearly $2 million in combined assets from being challenged in probate court. Since Paul, 60, and Lurline, 63, each had a previous marriage, the trusts also prevents former spouses from contesting their assets in court.
With Lurline's four sons (Michael, 44, Keith and Kenneth, both 42, and Darnell, 39) and Paul's son and daughter (Chad, 24, and Lisa, 39), the couple did not want their blended family squabbling over assets when they die. Paul is a psychologist at Hennepin County Health Mental Case Management and Lurline is a retired assistant commissioner and founding director for the Center for Excellence in Urban Teaching at Hamlin University in St. Paul, Minnesota. The couple's assets include a $325,000 home, a $400,000 life insurance policy, $100,000 in mutual funds, and two time-share condos in Hilton Head, South Carolina. They say the $2,000 it cost to create the trusts is well worth it.
kids get along fine, and we want to make sure there is no haggling or ambiguity over the assets," says Lurline. "People might not do this because it's not free, but it can help eliminate a lot of grief and bickering between offspring."
Lurline has an additional trust that includes a $200,000 home in California that her 82-year-old mother will live in until she moves to a nursing home. The trust states how assets should be used to make mortgage payments, pay taxes or other expenses while her mother lives there. Upon her mother's death, the trust calls for the home to be sold and the money to go to Lurline's 58-year-old sister Marie Carter, their mother's caretaker. Lurline's main motivation for doing this trust is to ensure that, should she die, her mother will be taken care of.
"We, as African Americans, are afraid to raise [estate planning] issues because feelings of distrust or bitterness come up," she says. "But a family is a business, and we need to look at it that way."
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The Bloomberg financial news agency has calculated that thanks to the four Olympic medals won at the Sochi Olympics, Latvia is in second place in the Olympic medal standings when comparing medals won to gross domestic product (GDP).
Slovenia is in first place in the medal-to-GDP standings, as it won two gold, two silver and four bronze medals at the Olympics.
Meanwhile, Russia, which won the highest number of gold medals and overall medals at the Olympics, is in 12th place when comparing medals won to GDP.
Furthermore, when comparing medals won to a country's total population, Latvia is in fourth place, behind Norway, Slovenia and Austria, but ahead of such countries as Sweden, the Netherlands and Russia.
The Sochi Olympic games were the most successful Olympics in Latvia's history, as Latvian athletes won two silver and two bronze medals.


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Cadougan, Eagles top Panthers
Darius Johnson-Odom and Davante Gardner added 12 points each for Marquette (11-1), which was coming off its first loss of the season Monday at LSU. Cadougan also had a career-high seven rebounds.
Ryan Allen led Milwaukee (9-4) with 16 points and a career-high 13 rebounds, and Kaylon Williams had 11 points.
Marquette's 39-game winning streak against Milwaukee is the second-longest involving two Division I teams. Syracuse has beaten Colgate 45 straight times.
The series dates to 1917, and Marquette's 75-72 victory last season was the closest game in series history. This one also had the look of a rivalry, with physical and sometimes sloppy play on both ends. The teams combined for 41 fouls, including three technicals.
Gardner had three fouls in the half�two on one play, as he followed a hard foul on an alley-oop attempt by Allen with a technical for protesting the call. The play resulted in four free throws for the Panthers and cut Marquette's lead to
The Golden Eagles took off from there.
Marquette used a 10-1 run spanning the first and second halves to open a 37-26 lead. Jamil Wilson had six points during the spurt, and Milwaukee went 7:28 without a basket.
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45-38 with 8:46 left after two free throws by Kyle Kelm. But Marquette used an 11-3 run over the next 4-plus minutes to seal it.
Milwaukee shot just 25 percent in the second half and finished 4 of 28 on three-pointers.
Tony Meier, Milwaukee's second-leading scorer (11.3 points per game) missed all 10 of his shots, including nine 3-pointers, and finished with two points.
Johnson-Odom also was off his game, and the Golden Eagles held off Milwaukee in the second half in large part without him. Johnson-Odom picked up his fourth foul with 13:12 remaining, tripping Williams 30 feet from the basket. He fouled out with 2:52 left.
The first half was just as ugly, as the teams combined for 21 fouls and 17 turnovers. Milwaukee's front line battled foul trouble early, with Kelm, Meier and James Haarsma each picking up two fouls by the 5:31 mark of the first half.
Ja'Rob McCallum, Milwaukee's starting shooting guard, missed his seventh straight game with a wrist injury.
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KAMLOOPS - A man with a violent history, including holding up a pizza delivery driver, has been denied bail after firing shots near his mother's home on Kootenay Way.
Colton Mathias will remain behind bars for the foreseeable future, Judge Stephen Harrison said in Kamloops Provincial Court yesterday, June 13.
At the bail hearing, Crown prosecutor Joel Gold offered information obtained by police, which is untested information and not considered evidence.
He said in April, Mathias and his girlfriend Monique Flukinger went to the home of Stacey Wiehe, Mathias' ex-partner, for a birthday party. They arrived to the pary extremely intoxicated, Gold said.
Mathias passed out on the couch when he got there and when he awoke, he picked a fight with Wiehe's new boyfriend Anthony Plettl. Gold said witnesses recalled Plettl "laying Mathias out."
Mathias and Flukinger left, and went back to his mother's home on Kootenay Way. Mathias came back outside with a shotgun telling Flukinger to pop the trunk and that he wanted to go back to Wiehe's house. When Flukinger refused, Mathias tried to break the window with the gun. Mathias fired two shots toward the house, which violated a weapons prohibition put in place after he was sentenced to nearly three years behind bars in 2010, Gold said.
Flukinger got out of the car and took a cab back to Wiehe's. Mathias said his gun was jammed and he would go into town to fix it.
Mathias went to his friend's house where, Gold says, he threatened to commit suicide. His friend took the gun away and police arrived at the residence to arrest Mathias, Gold said.
Mathias is expected to be sentenced later this week. The Crown is seeking a sentence of four years.
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On September 20, 2004, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that prohibits a flight school from providing flight training to a non United States citizen (alien) unless the student is first cleared by the Secretary of Homeland Security. To obtain clearance, the Alien Flight Student must provide two sets of fingerprints along with certain personal information to the TSA. This rule is mandated by the Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act of December 12, 2003.
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KEEPING TRACK: Jared Leto, who took in Saturday's Dior Homme show in Paris, said he was just back from performing in India, adding that his band, 30 Seconds to Mars, recently set a Guinness World Record for most shows performed in support of a single album. "We did 311 shows in a couple of years, and it was just crazy," he said. The actor and singer, who often hangs out with photographer Terry Richardson, explained the pair enjoys "great food and fun times. He and I are working on a lifelong project. It's called 'The Bromance: Volume One,'" Leto grinned.
Other guests at the Tennis Club de Paris included Karl Lagerfeld, Audrey Marnay, Samuel Benchetrit, Salim Kechiouche and Taiwanese actor Nicky Wu. Anja Rubik was busy preparing for the relaunch of her magazine, 25 Magazine, likely to take place at the Cannes International Film Festival in May. "Movies and fashion overlap each other. I think the two are very connected," said Rubik, adding that she has no plans to take to the silver screen herself. "When it comes to the magazine itself, there will be a lot of moving images, but acting is not my thing." The model also said she's working on a "top secret" fashion collaboration with an Italian brand.
DJs Andy Butler and Whitney Fierce planned to spin tunes at the after party at the Social Club — provided Butler keeps track of his personal effects. "I lose everything," he moaned, pulling out a gold wallet. "I bought this Comme des Garçons wallet because I know that if I leave it in the taxi, I will see it." Butler blamed his absentmindedness on a slew of projects: He is producing tracks for British singer Little Boots, in addition to EPs for Hercules & Love Affair, featuring Fierce as guest singer.


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TORONTO - The Maple Leafs are slated to pick fifth on opening night of the June 22 draft we say slated because Brian Burke is not averse to moving up or down the order.
Right now, Toronto looks like it might be out of luck for three foreign-born, OHL-trained forwards at the top of Central Scoutings list: Nail Yakupov, Alex Galchenyuk and Mikhail Gregorenko. The top defenceman is Canadian Ryan Murray of the Everett Silvertips of the WHL. If those four go in order, without the Leafs or any other NHL team interceding, the Leafs could be looking at either Swede Filip Forsberg or two big defencemen, Matthew Dumba and Griffin Reinhart.
Forsberg is tall, not as beefy as the other forwards, but blessed with a scoring touch the Leafs need, perhaps more than another prospect on the blueline. Burke has leaned toward North Americans since arriving on Bay St. but insisted thats not his modus operandi at the draft.
I dont have a bias, the man who scooped the Sedin Twins told Leafs TV on the weekend. We dont tell our scouts to look at passports, we tell them to look for the best player.
But Burke hinted he might revise that last bit when he gets to Pittsburgh, given the Leafs are in need of impact forwards.
We have some positional needs, Burke said. Because the players are close in quality and close in terms of how we rank them, this might be one time we make a positional pick. Ive never done that before, but I might.
Toronto hasnt made its first-round pick yet for 2012, but will be closely grading one of last years first rounders at the clubs annual prospects camp.
If the Leafs cant pull a veteran scorer out of a hat with the anticipated limited free-agent market, the Leafs will be looking in-house in a hurry. When this years picks get orientated during the July 1-5 event at the MasterCard Centre, theyll be joined by Tyler Biggs, the top selection in 2011. The burly forward (6-foot-3, 210 pounds) surprised people by leaving Miami (Ohio) University after just one season following his selection at 22nd overall by the Leafs.
Biggs believed his development could be fast-tracked playing closer to Toronto, either with the farm team Marlies, the Oshawa General (the OHL team with his junior rights) or ultimately the Leafs. Biggs is not yet signed. After one season with the RedHawks he had 17 points in 37 games, but showed his aggressive side with 63 penalty minutes. Defenceman Stuart Percy, picked three places behind Biggs, spent the season with Mississauga and joined the Marlies for a few games at the end of the year.
Also expected at the camp is newly signed defenceman Petter Granberg, a member of Swedens world junior champions.
In addition to Matt Frattins knee surgery as a result of a rough Calder Cup playoff run, Nazem Kadri suffered a Grade 3 shoulder separation during the AHL playoffs.
Normally its five-to-six weeks recovery, but I tried coming back in two and a half, Kadri told reporters on Marlie locker clean-out day.
Kadri, the clubs No. 1 pick in 2009, said he will subject himself to a vigorous summer of training.
I had a couple of good moments, Kadri said of his combined Leaf/Marlie season. I think I played well. I think we all did (with the Marlies), unfortunately we ran into the injury bug.
With another potential labour disruption in the autumn, few are getting excited about the scheduling of exhibition games. The Leafs havent announced theirs, but one is confirmed for Oct. 3 at Yardmen Arena in Belleville against Columbus, which is the Kraft Hockeyville game ... At this point, the Leafs are undecided about participating in a four-team autumn rookie tournament ... Centre Mike Zigomanis, now a free agent, would like to return to the Leafs/Marlies in some capacity. People in power make those decisions, hometowner Zigomanis said. Hopefully it works out where I can come back ... Scott Arniel, once thought to be a candidate as Randy Carlyles assistant in Toronto before the decision to keep the entire staff, has his eye on the Chicago Wolves head coaching job after doing scouting work for the parent Vancouver Canucks late in the season.


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Buck Stobart saw a trade to the Edmonton Rush last season as an opportunity.
As a rookie with the Rochester Knighthawks the previous year, Stobart was well down on the depth chart and didn't see a lot of playing time.
With the Rush he was thrown into the fire.
"Rochester probably was the most talented team in the league back then," said Stobart.
"I was a young guy there, just starting out and I was definitely excited to come to a place like Edmonton.
"The first thing I thought when I was traded was that I really wanted to play there - there is a ton of tradition at Rexall Place. And, that Edmonton is a great sports town.
"I also couldn't wait to be back playing in Canada too."
Stobart, 23, a native of Victoria, was one of the young defencemen the Rush thrust into action in their first National Lacrosse League season.
He played 11 games, scoring a goal and adding four assists with 12 penalty minutes.
"Last year was his first real year in the league; it was almost like his rookie year," said Rush head coach and general manager Paul Day. "He got better every week. With him it was a lot about confidence.
"He's a very good containment defenceman and he's a good first-pass guy running the floor. He did a good job for us last year."
Heading into this season, Stobart is looking to take on an even bigger role with the Rush.
Yesterday he and the rest of the squad were out at Servus Credit Union Place in St. Albert taking part in training camp.
It was the first time he had a chance to practice with the rest of his teammates, having missed the first training camp session two weeks ago.
"I'm really excited about the season this year," Stobart said. "Our organization put together a real competitive team this year and I think they definitely filled a lot of holes that we were missing last year."
Having struggled through a 1-15 inaugural year, Stobart knows the pressure is on for this team to start winning.
Fans are generally forgiving in a team's expansion season. Come their second year, however, they expect results.
"To be honest with you, we're not even thinking about last season," he said.
"I came into the dressing room today and I saw all the new guys and I was just super excited.
"I was running around the floor with a big smile on my face thinking we're going to have a good team this year. It's exciting."
In order to live up to increased expectations this season, Stobart decided to lose some weight.
After playing at 240-pounds last season, Stobart dropped to 220 this year. He's still an intimidating presence at six-foot-four.
"The game is so fast and going into the off-season I said to Paul that I had to lean out a little bit," Stobart said. "Over the summer, I changed my whole lifestyle and started working on my speed and ran more instead of lifting so much weight.
"That's the way the game is going. Everybody is getting faster and so athletic. The game growing the talent pool is getting bigger and everybody has to change."


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We recently went to Rajastan tour arranged by Cox and Kings - HORRIFYING.
COX said it uses min. 3* Hotels, coach either a Volvo or Equivalant.
Choice of Hotels was next to Horrifying. E.g. 'Prithvi palace' in Jaisalmar was really located in a slum area. The bus chosen was a 3rd grade A/C coach, the whole bus shaked horribly as soon as it crosses 50mph, so driver has to come down to 20 and start over again, wasted lot of time in long drives.
Tour Manager fed us lunch at 3:30PM, even after repeated requests that there are elderly sugar patients and children on tour. Planning - as POOR as it can get.
Even after paying for a seat in coach and extra bed, they were not provided. Tour manager brushed off saying he has no intimation, so he is not to be blamed - very irresponsible. When Mumbai office is called, they said they will call back, but never did even after calling multiple times.
Anyone interested, please email me to firstname.lastname@example.com, I can send the pictures of horrifying choice of hotels that COX gave after paying 35,000 for the trip. Please spare yourself by not choosing this tour operator, heard similar horryfying stories from Euope tours too.


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You must always collect sales tax on "handling" or combined shipping and handling. You can legally avoid collecting and remitting sales tax on "shipping" when and only when you use a common carrier (like the Post Office or FedEx) and separately invoice and account for their actual charges. If you deliver via company truck, not a common carrier, tax must be charged on the whole bill. Check the board of equalization's Web site for particulars.
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I got a sample of this and decided to break out the gaiwan to have a couple of steeps that way.
This is a very unique and lovely white tea, I definitely like all the white teas I've had so far from RtR. The leaves are BIG and slender!
This is definitely sweet, especially in the aftertaste. I definitely agree with the custard sort of description and it also reminds me of sweet buttered corn, nice! The one thing that disturbs me a teeny little bit is I have gotten a slight chlorine smell but maybe I am imagining things. My gaiwan steeping is probably not the most optimal for this, me thinks…
So I tried steeping it again in my Finium tea filter around 190F for 5 minutes. I thought perhaps that was too much but that's what the instructions called for and these leaves were already steeped twice. Now the curious aroma is definitely gone and the light sweetness is still there, hmm. yummy! I don't think I like it quite as much as the Sandapku or the Himalyan white but it is still rather yummy. A sweet pudding indeed. :)


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Prime Minister al-Maliki (file photo) (epa) October 4, 2006 -- The Iraqi parliament has cautiously welcomed a government plan to end sectarian violence.
The four-point plan -- reached during talks on the night of October 2-3 with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki -- would create committees in Baghdad and elsewhere to monitor efforts against sectarian violence.
Details still need to be worked out, and some Sunni lawmakers are skeptical Shi'ite leaders will allow security forces to crack down more strongly on Shi'ite militias.
U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad said under the plan, parties with militias have agreed to take responsibility for the militias' actions.
It comes as a fresh wave of sectarian violence left at least 50 dead across Iraq.
Meanwhile, the U.S. military said eight soldiers were killed on October 2.
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SUNNI, SHI'A: Iraq is riven along sectarian lines, faults that frequently produce violent clashes and are a constant source of tension. Sectarian concerns drive much of Iraqi politics and are the main threat to the country's fragile security environment.
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UN refugee agency condemns Sudan's deportation of Eritrean refugees
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The United Nations refugee agency today condemned Sudan's deportation of Eritrean asylum-seekers on Monday, saying it was concerned with the increased frequency of such incidents and said they violated both international and Sudanese law.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said two asylum-seekers jumped off a truck carrying them to the border with Eritrea. One was killed and the other seriously injured. Four other asylum-seekers were deported at the same time.
"UNHCR strongly condemns the recent deportation of Eritrean asylum-seekers by Sudan," the agency said in a statement released in Geneva today.
"The asylum-seekers had been convicted on charges of illegal entry to Sudan under national immigration laws. They had at no time been provided with access to asylum procedures. Such deportations of asylum-seekers without having their claims reviewed by the competent authorities amount to refoulement and constitute a serious violation of the 1951 Refugee Convention as well as the 1974 Sudanese Asylum Act," UNHCR said.
According to the agency, since May this year Sudan has deported at least 30 asylum-seekers and refugees to Eritrea, "where UNHCR believes they are likely to face persecution."
"UNHCR is deeply concerned over the recent increase in deportations of Eritrean asylum-seekers and refugees from Sudan," it said. "The UN refugee agency has consistently reminded Sudan of its obligations under international and Sudanese law."
"UNHCR urges the Sudanese Government to stop the ongoing deportations and to provide all asylum-seekers currently in detention with immediate access to asylum procedures," it said.


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