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Low sperm count
By Mayo Clinic staffOriginal Article: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/low-sperm-count/DS01049
Low sperm count means that the fluid (semen) you ejaculate during an orgasm contains fewer sperm than normal. A low sperm count is also called oligospermia (ol-ih-go-SPUR-me-uh). A complete absence of sperm is called azoospermia. Your sperm count is considered lower than normal if you have fewer than 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen.
Having a low sperm count decreases the odds that one of your sperm will fertilize your partner's egg, resulting in pregnancy. Nonetheless, many men who have a low sperm count are still able to father a child.
The main sign of low sperm count is the inability to conceive a child. There may be no other obvious signs or symptoms. In some cases, an underlying problem such as an inherited hormonal imbalance or a condition that blocks the passage of sperm may cause signs and symptoms. Low sperm count symptoms may include:
- Problems with sexual function — for example, low sex drive or difficulty maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction)
- Pain, swelling or a lump in the testicle area
- Decreased facial or body hair or other signs of a chromosome or hormone abnormality
When to see a doctor
See a doctor if you:
- Are unable to conceive a child after a year of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse with your partner
- Have erection or ejaculation problems, low sex drive or other problems with sexual function
- Have pain, discomfort, a lump or swelling in the testicular area
- Have a history of testicle, prostate or sexual problems
- Have had groin, testicle, penis or scrotum surgery
The production of sperm is a complex process and requires normal functioning of the testicles (testes) as well as the hypothalamus and pituitary glands — organs in your brain that produce hormones that trigger sperm production. Once sperm are produced in the testicles, delicate tubes transport them until they mix with semen and are ejaculated out of the penis. Problems with any of these systems can affect sperm production. Also, there are problems of abnormal sperm shape (morphology) or movement (motility). Often the cause of low sperm count isn't ever identified.
Medical causes
Low sperm count can be caused by a number of health issues and medical treatments. Some of these include:
- Varicocele. A varicocele (VAR-ih-koe-seel) is a swelling of the veins that drain the testicle. It's a common cause of male infertility. This may prevent normal cooling of the testicle, leading to reduced sperm count and fewer moving sperm.
- Infection. Some infections can interfere with sperm production and sperm health or can cause scarring that blocks the passage of sperm. These include some sexually transmitted infections, including chlamydia and gonorrhea; inflammation of the prostate (prostatitis); inflamed testicles due to mumps (mumps orchitis); and other infections of the urinary tract or reproductive organs.
- Ejaculation problems. Retrograde ejaculation occurs when semen enters the bladder during orgasm instead of emerging out of the tip of the penis. Various health conditions can cause retrograde ejaculation, including diabetes, spinal injuries, and surgery of the bladder, prostate or urethra. Certain medications also may result in retrograde ejaculation, such as blood pressure medications known as alpha blockers. Some men with spinal cord injuries or certain diseases can't ejaculate semen at all, though they still can produce sperm.
- Antibodies that attack sperm. Anti-sperm antibodies are immune system cells that mistakenly identify sperm as harmful invaders and attempt to destroy them. This is especially common in men who've had a vasectomy.
- Tumors. Cancers and nonmalignant tumors can affect the male reproductive organs directly, or can affect the glands that release hormones related to reproduction (such as the pituitary gland). Surgery, radiation or chemotherapy to treat tumors can also affect male fertility.
- Undescended testicles. During fetal development one or both testicles sometimes fail to descend from the abdomen into the sac that normally contains the testicles (scrotum). Decreased fertility is more likely in men with this condition.
- Hormone imbalances. The hypothalamus, pituitary and testicles produce hormones that are necessary to create sperm. Alterations in these hormones, as well as from other systems such as the thyroid and adrenal, may impair sperm production.
- Sperm duct defects. The tubes that carry sperm can be damaged by illness or injury. Some men are born with a blockage in the part of the testicle that stores sperm (epididymis) or a blockage of one of the tubes that carry sperm out of the testicles (vas deferens). Men with cystic fibrosis and some other inherited conditions may be born without sperm ducts altogether.
- Chromosome defects. Inherited disorders such as Klinefelter's syndrome — in which a male is born with two X chromosomes and one Y chromosome instead of one X and one Y — cause abnormal development of the male reproductive organs. Other genetic syndromes associated with infertility include cystic fibrosis, Kallmann's syndrome, Young's syndrome, and Kartagener syndrome.
- Celiac disease. A digestive disorder caused by sensitivity to gluten, celiac disease can cause male infertility. Fertility may improve after adopting a gluten-free diet.
- Certain medications. Testosterone replacement therapy, long-term anabolic steroid use, cancer medications (chemotherapy), certain antifungal medications, some ulcer medications and some other medications can impair sperm production and decrease male fertility.
Environmental causes
Overexposure to certain environmental elements can affect sperm production or function. Specific causes include:
- Industrial chemicals. Extended exposure to benzenes, toluene, xylene, herbicides, pesticides, organic solvents, painting materials and lead may contribute to low sperm counts.
- Heavy metal exposure. Exposure to lead or other heavy metals also may cause infertility.
- Radiation or X-rays. Exposure to radiation can reduce sperm production. It can take several years for sperm production to return to normal. With high doses of radiation, sperm production can be permanently reduced.
- Overheating the testicles. Frequent use of saunas or hot tubs may temporarily lower your sperm count. Sitting for long periods, wearing tight clothing or using a laptop on your lap for long periods of time also may increase the temperature in your scrotum and reduce sperm production. The type of underwear you choose to wear is unlikely to significantly impact your sperm count.
- Prolonged bicycling. Prolonged bicycling is another possible cause of reduced fertility due to overheating the testicles.
Health, lifestyle and other causes
Other causes of low sperm count include:
- Illegal drug use. Anabolic steroids taken to stimulate muscle strength and growth can cause the testicles to shrink and sperm production to decrease. Use of cocaine or marijuana may temporarily reduce the number and quality of your sperm as well.
- Alcohol use. Drinking alcohol can lower testosterone levels and cause decreased sperm production.
- Occupation. Certain occupations may increase your risk of infertility, including those associated with extended use of computers or video display monitors, shift work and work-related stress.
- Tobacco smoking. Men who smoke may have a lower sperm count than do those who don't smoke.
- Emotional stress. Severe or prolonged emotional stress, including stress about fertility itself, may interfere with certain hormones needed to produce sperm.
- Weight. Obesity can cause hormone changes that reduce male fertility.
- Sperm testing issues. Lower than normal sperm counts can result from testing a sperm sample that was taken too soon after your last ejaculation; was taken too soon after an illness or stressful event; or didn't contain all of the semen you ejaculated because some was spilled during collection. For this reason, results are generally based on several samples taken over a period of time.
Risk factors
A number of risk factors are linked to low sperm count and other problems that can cause low sperm count. They include:
- Smoking tobacco
- Drinking alcohol
- Using certain illegal drugs
- Being overweight
- Having certain past or present infections
- Being exposed to toxins
- Overheating the testicles
- Having a prior vasectomy or vasectomy reversal
- Being born with a fertility disorder or having a blood relative with a fertility disorder
- Having certain medical conditions, including tumors and chronic illnesses
- Undergoing cancer treatments, such as surgery or radiation
- Taking certain medications
- Performing prolonged activities such as bicycling or horseback riding, especially on a hard seat or poorly adjusted bicycle
Infertility caused by low sperm count can be stressful for both you and your partner. Complications can include:
- Surgery or other treatments for an underlying cause of low sperm count
- Expensive and involved assisted reproductive techniques, such as in vitro fertilization
- Stress related to the inability to have a child
Preparing for your appointment
You should start with your family doctor or a general practitioner. However, he or she may well refer you to an infertility specialist.
Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment, and what to expect from your doctor.
What you can do
- Be aware of any pre-appointment restrictions. At the time you make the appointment, be sure to ask if there's anything you need to do in advance, such as refraining from ejaculating for a certain period of time or stopping certain medications.
- Write down any symptoms you're experiencing, including any that may seem unrelated to the reason for which you scheduled the appointment.
- Write down key personal information, including any major stresses or recent life changes.
- Find out whether you have a family history of fertility problems. Having a male blood relative, such as your brother or father, with fertility problems or other reproductive issues may give clues to the cause of low sperm count.
- Make a list of all medications, vitamins and supplements that you're taking.
- Take your partner along. Even if you have a low sperm count, your partner also may need tests to see whether she has any problems that could be preventing pregnancy. It's also good to have your partner along to help keep track of any instructions your doctor gives you or to ask questions you may not think of.
- Write down questions to ask your doctor.
Some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
- What do you suspect may be causing my low sperm count?
- Other than the most likely cause, what are other possible reasons my partner and I haven't been able to conceive a child?
- What kinds of tests do I need?
- Will my partner also need tests?
- What treatments are available to increase my sperm count? Which do you recommend?
- Are there any restrictions that I need to follow?
- At what point should we consider other alternatives, such as a sperm donor or adoption?
- Are there any brochures or other printed material that I can take home with me? What websites do you recommend visiting?
Don't hesitate to ask additional questions during your appointment.
What to expect from your doctor
Some questions your doctor may ask you include:
- At what age did you start puberty?
- Have you had a vasectomy or a vasectomy reversal?
- Do you use illegal drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine or anabolic steroids?
- Have you been exposed to toxins such as chemicals, pesticides, radiation or lead, especially on a regular basis?
- Are you currently taking any medications, including dietary supplements?
- Do you regularly take hot baths or steam baths?
Tests and diagnosis
When you see a doctor because you're having trouble getting your partner pregnant, he or she will try to determine the underlying cause. Even if your doctor thinks low sperm count is the problem, you and your partner may both need tests to rule out other causes of infertility and to look for any underlying health problems. Testing and diagnosis may involve the following:
General physical examination and medical history
This includes examination of your genitals and questions about any inherited conditions, chronic health problems, illnesses, injuries or surgeries that could affect fertility. Your doctor may also ask about your sexual habits and your sexual development.
Semen analysis
A low sperm count is diagnosed as part of a semen analysis test. Sperm count is generally determined by examining semen under a microscope to see how many sperm appear within squares on a grid pattern. In some cases, a computer may be used to measure sperm count.
To collect a semen sample, your doctor will have you masturbate and ejaculate into a special container. It's also possible to collect sperm for examination during intercourse, using a special condom. Sperm counts often fluctuate. In most cases, several semen analysis tests are done over a period of time to ensure accurate results.
New sperm are produced continually in the testicles and take about 40 to 76 days to mature. So, a current semen analysis reflects your environment over the past 2.5 months. Any positive changes you've made won't show up for a period of several months.
One of the most common causes of low sperm count is incomplete or improper collection of a sperm sample. Most doctors will check two or more semen samples over time to ensure consistency between samples. To ensure accuracy in a collection, your doctor will want to:
- Ensure all of your semen makes it into the collection cup or collection condom when you ejaculate
- Wait at least three months after you've recovered from an illness or stressful event to collect a sperm sample
- Have you abstain from ejaculating for at least two but no longer than seven times before collecting a sample
- Make sure a second sample is collected at least seven days after the first
- Have you avoid the use of lubricants because these products can affect sperm motility
Semen analysis results
Normal sperm densities range from 15 million to greater than 200 million sperm per milliliter of semen. You are considered to have a low sperm count if you have fewer than 15 million sperm per milliliter or less than 39 million sperm total per ejaculate. Your chance of getting your partner pregnant decreases with decreasing sperm counts. Some men have no sperm in their semen at all. This is known as azoospermia (ay-zoh-uh-SPUR-me-uh).
There are many factors involved in reproduction, and the number of sperm in your semen is only one. Some men with low sperm counts successfully father children. Likewise, some men with normal sperm counts are unable to father children. Even if you have enough sperm, you're much more likely to get your partner pregnant if at least half of your sperm have a normal shape (morphology) and show normal forward movement (motility).
Other tests
Depending on initial findings, your doctor may recommend additional tests to look for the cause of your low sperm count and other possible causes of male infertility. These can include:
- Scrotal ultrasound. This test uses high-frequency sound waves to look at the testicles and supporting structures.
- Transrectal ultrasound. A small lubricated wand is inserted into your rectum to check your prostate, and for blockages of the tubes that carry semen (ejaculatory ducts and seminal vesicles).
- Hormone testing. Your doctor may recommend a blood test to determine the level of hormones produced by the pituitary, hypothalamus and testicles, which play a key role in sexual development and sperm production.
- Post-ejaculation urinalysis. Sperm in your urine can indicate your sperm are traveling backward into the bladder instead of out your penis during ejaculation (retrograde ejaculation).
- Genetic tests. When sperm concentration is extremely low, genetic causes could be involved. A blood test can reveal whether there are subtle changes in the Y chromosome — signs of a genetic abnormality. Genetic testing may also be ordered to diagnose various congenital or inherited syndromes.
- Testicular biopsy. This test involves removing samples from the testicle with a needle. It may be used if your semen analysis shows no sperm at all. The results of the testicular biopsy will tell if sperm production is normal. If it is, your problem is likely caused by a blockage or another problem with sperm transport.
- Anti-sperm antibody tests. These tests are used to check for immune cells (antibodies) that attack sperm and affect their ability to function.
- Specialized sperm function tests. A number of tests can be used to evaluate how well your sperm survive after ejaculation, how well they can penetrate an egg and whether there's any problem attaching to the egg. If you do have a low sperm count, having healthy sperm can be an important factor in male fertility.
Treatments and drugs
Treatments for low sperm count include:
- Surgery. For example, a swelling of the veins that drain the testicle (varicocele) can often be surgically fixed or an obstructed vas deferens tube repaired.
- Treating infections. Antibiotics can cure an infection of the reproductive tract, but this doesn't always restore fertility.
- Hormone treatments and medications. Hormone replacement or medications may be prescribed to change hormone levels. It can take between three and six months before you'll notice any effects on your semen analysis.
- Assisted reproductive technology (ART). ART treatments involve obtaining sperm through normal ejaculation, surgical extraction or from donor individuals, depending on your specific case and wishes. The sperm is then inserted into the female genital tract, or used for in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection.
When treatment doesn't work
Sometimes male fertility problems can't be treated, and it's impossible for a man to father a child. If this is the case, you and your partner can consider either using sperm from a donor or adopting a child.
Lifestyle and home remedies
There are a few steps you can take at home to increase your chances of getting your partner pregnant:
- Increase frequency of sex. Having sexual intercourse every other day around the time of ovulation increases your chances of getting your partner pregnant. However, ejaculating more often than that may reduce your sperm count.
- Have sex when fertilization is possible. A woman is likely to become pregnant during ovulation — which occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle, between periods. Experts generally recommend having intercourse every two days near the time of ovulation. This will ensure that sperm, which can live several days, are present when conception is possible.
- Avoid the use of lubricants. Some products such as Astroglide or K-Y jelly, lotions, and saliva have been shown to reduce sperm movement. Ask your doctor about sperm-safe lubricants.
Alternative medicine
Evidence is still limited on whether — or how much — herbs or supplements might help increase sperm count or overall sperm health.
Although there is no conclusive information on the benefit of dietary supplementation, certain vitamins, minerals and amino-acids may improve sperm count or sperm quality. They include:
- Zinc
- Selenium
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin B-12
- Folic acid
- L-carnitine
- Vitamin C
- Beta carotene
Talk to your doctor before taking any herbal remedies or supplements, as some can cause harm when taken in high doses (megadoses) or for extended periods of time.
You should avoid some known factors that can affect sperm count and quality:
- Don't smoke.
- Limit or abstain from alcohol.
- Steer clear of illegal drugs.
- Talk to your doctor about medications that can affect sperm count.
- Keep the weight off.
- Avoid the heat.
- Reduce stress.
- Avoid pesticides, heavy metals and other toxins.
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- The Canadian Soccer Association
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Federation International de Football Association (FIFA)
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- Victoria Highlanders FC
A well organized club, with superb coaches offering a variety of player development opportunities throughout the year.
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World Soccer Daily: the stories you need to read – December 9, 2013
In today's World Soccer Daily, German club drops Saudi airline deal over its refusal to fly Israelis, FIFA saddened by violence in Brazil, winning the Ballon d'Or is no big deal, says Cristiano Ronaldo, Berlusconi to devote more time to ailing Milan, player's honesty shows Corinthian values are still intact. The post World Soccer Daily: the stories you need to read – December 9, 2013 appeared first on World Soccer.
Player's honesty shows Corinthian values are still intact – World Soccer Daily
A player in a second division match in Germany has shown that the concept of sportsmanship has not disappeared entirely from the professional game. The post Player's honesty shows Corinthian values are still intact – World Soccer Daily appeared first on World Soccer.
Berlusconi to devote more time to ailing Milan – World Soccer Daily
Milan president Silvio Berlusconi has promised to devote more of his time to the Serie A club as their troubled start to the season continued with a 2-2 draw at lowly Livorno on Saturday. The post Berlusconi to devote more time to ailing Milan – World Soccer Daily appeared first on World Soccer.
FIFA saddened by violence in Brazil – World Soccer Daily
Terrible scenes of spectator violence at a match in Brazil have shocked the world, but FIFA insists that when it comes to next year's World Cup, it will be alright on the night. The post FIFA saddened by violence in Brazil – World Soccer Daily appeared first on World Soccer.
German club drops Saudi airline deal over its refusal to fly Israelis – World Soccer Daily
A German club has decided to end a commercial deal with Saudi Arabia's state-owned airline after it was reported that Saudia refused to carry passengers with an Israeli passport. The post German club drops Saudi airline deal over its refusal to fly Israelis – World Soccer Daily appeared first on World Soccer.
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The best football images from around the world.The post Images of the Day – December 9, 2013 appeared first on World Soccer.
Long range effort is our Goal of the Day – World Soccer Daily
Today's Goal of the Day is a long range screamer from Ecuador. The post Long range effort is our Goal of the Day – World Soccer Daily appeared first on World Soccer.
Winning Ballon d'Or no big deal, says Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo says that while winning the Ballon d'Or might mean a lot to some players, to him, such personal recognition is not that important. The post Winning Ballon d'Or no big deal, says Cristiano Ronaldo appeared first on World Soccer.
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Speculation about whether Williams would play in the World Cup has been a hot topic in rugby since the 28-year-old helped propel his Sydney Roosters club to victory in Australia's National Rugby League grand final Sunday amid talk it would be his last game in the sport.
Williams has been tipped to return to the 15-a-side game of rugby union in 2014 to play for New Zealand's All Blacks, with whom he won the sport's World Cup in 2011.
Williams was initially not named in the New Zealand rugby league World Cup squad, having told selectors he was unavailable, but Nasser told CNN that the lure of lifting a World Cup in another sport had prompted a change of heart.
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After a stint learning the game of rugby union in France, he returned to New Zealand with the stated ambition of making the All Blacks and winning the World Cup. He did so in 2011, winning the Super Rugby international club championship with New Zealand-based franchise the Chiefs the following year. He then declared he wanted to return to the Australian rugby league competition where he had initially made his name.
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Richard Pryor
Gabriel Byrne
Ellen Barkin
Jeff Goldblum
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Veteran AIP genre star Larry Bishop (son of famed Rat Packer Joey Bishop) directs and stars in this gritty revenge tale concerning a biker gang that rallies to avenge the violent murder of a fellow gang member. An homage to such classic biker films as Chrome and Hot Leather and Angel Unchained, Hell Ride was conceived when director Bishop was invited to Quentin Tarantino's home to view a print of The Savage Seven. Upon realizing that there hadn't been a true biker film in years, the pair quickly contacted Bob Weinstein and conspired to produce a lean and mean two-wheeled revenge flick that would more than make up for lost time. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Quentin Tarantino's sprawling homage to action films of both the East and the West reaches its conclusion in this continuation of 2003's ultra-violent Kill Bill Vol. 1. Having dispatched several of her arch-enemies in the first film, The Bride (Uma Thurman) continues in Kill Bill Vol. 2 on her deadly pursuit of her former partners in the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, who, in a furious assault, attempted to murder her and her unborn child on her wedding day. As The Bride faces off against allies-turned-nemeses Budd (Michael Madsen) and Elle Driver (Daryl Hannah), she flashes back to the day of her deadly wedding, and we learn of how she was recruited to join the DiVAS, her training under unforgiving martial arts master Pai Mei (Liu Chia-hui), and her relationship with Squad leader Bill (David Carradine), which changed from love to violent hatred. Originally planned as a single film, Kill Bill grew into an epic-scale two-part project totaling more than four hours in length; as with the first film, Kill Bill Vol. 2 includes appearances by genre-film icons Sonny Chiba, Michael Parks, Larry Bishop, and Sid Haig; Wu-Tang Clan producer and turntablist RZA and filmmaker and composer Robert Rodriguez both contributed to the musical score. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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A group of mobsters fight for control in this satirical comedy-drama. Vic (Richard Dreyfuss) is a not-especially-stable crime boss who -- following a spell in a mental hospital after being diagnosed with schizophrenia -- is sent home and is ready to resume his place as supreme leader of the mob. Mickey Holliday (Jeff Goldblum), Vic's enforcer and right hand man, is trying to get everything squared away for Vic's return, which may complicate his personal life, since he's been having an affair with Vic's girlfriend Grace (Diane Lane), as well as her sister Rita (Ellen Barkin). While Vic has been away, a number of other gangsters have been squabbling over who will take control of his territories, including Jake Parker (Kyle MacLachlan), Jules Flamingo (Gregory Hines), and Jacky Johnson (Burt Reynolds). However, it's the seriously eccentric Ben London (Gabriel Byrne) who turns out to be Mickey's and Vic's most potent rival as the various gangsters shoot it out over who gets what piece of the pie. Inspired in part by the "Rat Pack" crime flicks of the 1960s -- such as Ocean's Eleven and Robin and the Seven Hoods -- Mad Dog Time (also released under the title Trigger Happy) was written and directed by former actor Larry Bishop, son of Rat Packer Joey Bishop, who pops up in a small role. Larry's co-star from Wild in the Streets, Christopher Jones, appears in a supporting role as a gunman; it was his first film appearance since Ryan's Daughter in 1970. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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In this Quentin Tarantino-style blood-drenched pseudo-film noir, Denis Leary plays a hood named Johnny who, after getting out of prison, dedicates himself to exacting revenge on mobsters who brutally injured his father. Ned Lynch (Larry Bishop, who wrote the screenplay) attacked Johnny's father, causing him to become permanently brain-dead. Johnny travels in a limousine and targets those who he believes may be responsible in a series of killings that take place on Father's Day. His main target is Frank (Joe Mantegna), but he is not certain that Frank is responsible for what happened to his father. Johnny, who has taught himself psychology in prison, takes Frank to a sex therapist, Dr. Diane Leah (Annabella Sciorra), as part of his cat-and-mouse game, in hopes of eventually learning the identity of his father's attacker. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi
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Although penned by the same screenwriter, David S. Ward, this sequel to The Sting (1973) is tarnished by comparisons to its predecessor. Jackie Gleason fills the shoes of Paul Newman as Harry Gondorff and Mac Davis slips into the Robert Redford role of Johnny Hooker, two con men pals whose latest "sting" involves Hooker pretending to be a down on his luck boxer. Their goal is the fixing of a prizefight, which will rook a tacky nightclub owner (Karl Malden) out of a fortune while simultaneously getting revenge on their old nemesis, Doyle Lonnegan (Oliver Reed). On their side is Veronica (Teri Garr), a seasoned scam artist, but what Gondorff and Hooker don't know is that Lonnegan is manipulating events behind the scenes. Director Jeremy Paul Kagan followed up this terribly unfunny and inferior sequel with the much better received The Journey of Natty Gann (1985), while Ward became a director of such comedies as Major League (1989) and King Ralph (1991). ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
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Director/animator Ralph Bakshi turns his attention to 1950s Brooklyn in Hey Good Lookin', which looks at greasers hanging out (and making out) on street corners, hot girls, and gang rumbles, all set in a decaying urban landscape. The main action concerns Vinnie (voice of Richard Romanus), the leader of an Italian gang called The Stompers, who values, in equal measure, the perfection of his hairstyle and scoring with girls. His bosom buddy, Crazy (David Proval), more than lives up to his moniker, and his impulsiveness leads to many conflicts, including fights with other gangs -- a real problem because Vinnie is nowhere near as tough as he pretends to be. Things become even more complicated when he finds himself falling hard for Rozzie (Tina Bowman), whose father keeps her on a pretty short leash. Things come to a head in a deadly shoot-out, which may have serious consequences for the three main characters. ~ Craig Butler, Rovi
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Condominium is a two-part, four-hour TV adaptation of the novel by John D. McDonald. The setting is a hastily constructed Florida high-rise, assembled at the least possible cost by its greedy owners. An oncoming hurricane threatens to topple the structure and its residents into the ocean. Various degrees of greed, lust, terror and concern are displayed by stars Steve Forrest, Dan Haggerty, Ralph Bellamy, Barbara Eden, Stuart Whitman, Jack Jones and Pamela Hensley. Produced for the syndicated "Operation Prime Time" series, Condominium was first made available to local stations on November 20, 1980. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Crooked car dealer Ace Parker (Jerry Rushinng) offers to sell the Duke boys a battered car with a really good engine (designed by "R. Petty"!) for a measly 200 bucks. All that Luke (Tom Wopat) and Bo (John Schneider) have to do in exchange is repossess a fancy Rolls Royce on behalf of Boss Hogg's wife Lulu (Peggy Rea, in her first series appearance). Trouble is, the Rolls is currently in the possession of a particulary nasty gang of counterfeiters! Ben Jones (Cooter Davenport) becomes a full fledged series regular in this episodes, which features in the guest-star roster Dukes of Hazzard's executive producer Rod Amateau, real-life former moonshiner Jerry Rushing, and onetime NFL defensive end Claude Humphrey. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Brian Foster (Wesley Eure) is a young inventor who creates a mechanical dog as part of a home protection system. When he falls out of favor with his boss Ralph Norton (Conrad Bain), the boss' pretty daughter Casey (Valerie Bertinelli) uses her pull to save the company and Brian's job. Mr. Gibbs (Jim Backus) is the rival company president who covets the mechanical mutt. He sends double agent Ken Sharp (Larry Bishop) to do his bidding, and Ken in turn hires a pair of bumbling crooks (Red Buttons), (Chuck McCann) to steal the dog. The real star of this family-oriented comedy is the mechanical dog Chomps. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
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Laverne & Shirley: The Robbery
Hoping to enliven her moribund social life, Laverne goes out on a date with a tough guy named Jake (Larry Bishop), who as the leader of the Purple Fiends motorcycle gang enjoys a "dangerous" reputation. Unfortunately, Jake lives up to that reputation by staging a robbery in the middle of the date. Will Laverne be able to escape, or is she doomed to a bleak future as Jake's "old lady"? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Richard Dreyfuss plays Moses Wine, an ex-Sixties radical who pays the bills as a private eye. Wine is hired to stem a smear campaign against a popular political candidate. Gradually the plot thickens into a murder case, involving a hippie leader whose values, like Wine's, have been severely compromised over the years - and who plans to blow up a major LA freeway as a protest. Susan Anspach provides a great deal of dramatic (and sexual) tension as Wine's boss. Among the minor players are future stars Mandy Patinkin and F. Murray Abraham. The Big Fix was adapted by Roger L. Simon from his own novel. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Shanks is not so much a movie as an hallucinatory experience. World-renowned mime Marcel Marceau plays a dual role as a mute puppeteer and an eccentric inventor. The inventor dies, passing along his secrets for reviving corpses to the puppeteer. With the help of an enigmatic little girl, Marceau activates several dead bodies and goes on a robbery spree. Costarring with Marceau are fellow mime artists Tsilla Chelton and Phillipe Clay. Shanks had cult potential, but was released with a surprisingly lackluster ad campaign--all the more surprising in that the film was directed by that master huckster William Castle (whose last film this was). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Richard Michaels, who directed over 30 made-for-TV movies as well as episodes of The Brady Bunch and Love, American Style, gives an overly small-screen feel to this self-described "high-flying comedy caper" which remains hopelessly earthbound. Biker-movie refugees Adam Roarke and Larry Bishop (Joey's son) star as -- not surprisingly -- a pair of actors sick of making biker movies and yearning to add some excitement to their lives. Stealing some motorcycles, they hit the road in character (stopping along the way to attend a screening of The Savage Seven, in which both actors actually appeared) for a series of uninteresting adventures. They get in fights, are ridiculed by real bikers, and eventually masquerade as policemen to smuggle marijuana over the Mexican border. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi
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This film is notable for singer Marvin Gaye's debut acting performance. In Chrome and Hot Leather, Green Beret sergeant Mitch's (Tony Young) girlfriend has been mortally injured, and just before her death divulges that a motorcycle gang called "The Devils" were responsible. Mitch and his sergeant buddies (including Marvin Gaye as Jim) take military leave and prepare themselves to track down the evildoers by adopting, as best as they can, the appearance of a motorcycle gang: bikes, clothes and all. This results in some humorous moments. They use their army skills in the quest for justice, and The Devils come in for some serious trouble. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
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Angel (Don Stroud) is the biker who joins a commune of hippies near a small town out West. When the town rednecks attack them in a dune buggy convoy, Angel calls up some of his bad biker buddies to exact revenge. Tremaine (Luke Askew) is the commune leader targeted extermination by the looney locals. Tyne Daly plays a hippie chick and Aldo Ray is the lazy local sheriff who refuses to calm things down in this cycle drama. Music provided by Randy Sparks and Jim Helms. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
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Jeannie (Barbara Eden) gets into a legal jam when she tries to charge items at stores where she has no credit. Husband Tony (Larry Hagman) demands that Jeannie immediately go on a strict budget--an order that results in near-disaster when Tony brings visiting Russian cosmonaut Gregorian (Noam Pitlik) home to dinner. And this being a late-1960s sitcom, it is perhaps inevitable that a bunch of hippies are also worked into the story! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Faulkner (Christopher George) is an ATF agent who shut down the moonshine operation of Burl (Ralph Meeker) in his Southern state hideaway. Along with agent Martin (Ron Rifkin), the duo uses eight escaped prisoners for the job, promising their freedom should the mission succeed. Fabian stars as one of the more unlikely criminals and Leslie Parrish drips with sweet Southern charm as a honeysuckle rose in this routine adventure film. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
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A rock star decides he'd rather rule the free world than just sell records in this ambitious fusion of political satire and teen exploitation. Teenage rebel Max Flatow (Christopher Jones) has grown tired of life in suburbia with his domineering mother (Shelley Winters) and weak-willed father (Bert Freed), and, having saved up 800 dollars he earned by selling home-brewed LSD to his schoolmates, he blows up the family car with a makeshift bomb and strikes out on his own. A few years later, Max has adopted the name Max Frost, and is one of the world's biggest rock stars, selling millions of records and earning a fortune from concert appearances and music publishing. Max has learned firsthand about the buying power of America's youth, and when Sen. John Fergis (Hal Holbrook) asks Max to appear at a "youth rally" to mobilize younger voters, he realizes the kids could also sway an election if they wanted. At Fergis' rally, Max debuts a new song, "Fourteen or Fight," which demands the voting age be reduced to 14; the youth respond by rising up in support of Max's demands, reducing many American cities to a standstill. As political leaders bow to public pressure, the age of suffrage is reduced to 15, but rather than choosing candidates to support, Max decides it's time he and his inner circle took control. After Max doses Washington, D.C.'s water supply with LSD, congress votes to make any registered voter eligible to hold federal office, and before long Max Frost has become president of the United States. Once in office, Max unveils a bold plan to once and for all do something about people over 30 -- including his parents. Wild in the Streets features an early screen appearance from Richard Pryor as drummer and political activist Stanley X, while media personalities Dick Clark, Walter Winchell, Army Archerd, and Melvin Belli portray themselves. Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil wrote the songs for fictional rockers "Max Frost and the Troopers," including the hit single "The Shape of Things to Come." ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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This violent motorcycle gang drama finds the outlaws riding onto an Indian reservation to take over. A rival gang has other ideas. There are few likeable characters in this feature, the possible exception being Johnnie (Robert Walker), and he is a convicted thief. Rock-guitar legend Duane Eddy plays off the seven, while Penny Marshall makes an early big screen appearance. Marshall would gain fame for her television work in the 1970s, and by the 1990s she would become one of Hollywoods leading directors. The Savage Seven is a modern-day cowboys and Indians tale, only instead of horses, the outlaws ride motorcycles. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
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I've finally found a moment to snap a few pictures of one of our 2-channel reference systems which we use to evaluate some of the 2-channel components and speakers that are reviewed for the magazine.
The speakers that we currently use are Totem Rainmaker bookshelves.
From top to botom the components on the rack include:
Fatman iTube 452 Integrated Tube Amplifier with iPod dock
Squeezebox Duet Wireless Music System (that's the black remote in the top left used for streaming music wirelessly from a computer)
ARCAM DiVA CD73 CD player
Classé Audio CP-500 preamplifier
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Raysonic SP-120 integrated tube amplifier
Classé Audio CA-2100 amplifier
All the Classé Audio components have upgraded power cables (some from Gutwire, some from Furutech and some custom made)
The Totem bookshelves sound great with this setup, althought the system is capable of driving much higher caliber full-range speakers.


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Anyone whos been watching the Real Housewives of NYC will of course be having a fabulous time (I'm totally addicted, it is for me the very best telly since Jem & the Holograms – and thats saying a lot.)
Although I've had my favourite moments with all of them – I do find myself checking out Countess LuAnn's clothing and accessories more than the others… they have a distinct French feel about them..
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Archive for August, 2010
Kyle Latino Dives Into Comics
Aug 10th
Kyle Latino is a member of our group, and I'm not afraid to say one of our most talented friends. The reason I'm posting about it is because Kyle has just announced that he is now doing comics FULL TIME. Which is awesome. Our group mostly consists of professional artists and illustrators that happen to have other full time jobs. Kyle is now making comics his full time job and I am JEALOUS.
He is accepting commissions in addition to being active on several projects. Kyle has done coloring work for Johnny Recon #2 over at POPGUNPULP, and is currently working on a project called Black Cobra. And excuse the punny title for this post. It's because Kyle is launching a new webcomic titled the Neptonian soon, which is obviously filled with underwater adventure, hence, diving in. Check out the previews here! So head on over to Kyle's site and check out this guy's work, which I greatly admire. While you're there, order a commission!
I forgot to mention! You can also find some of Kyle's artwork in our group's new comic anthology: Welcome to Indiana. Available for sale right here!
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GLENDALE HEIGHTS – The Glendale Heights Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in attempting to identify a suspect in an investigation into two suspicious packages left in an African grocery and clothing store last month.
The department released surveillance photos on April 5 of a suspect and a vehicle that may have been involved in the incident, which occurred at bout 2:18 p.m. March 10.
Police said the unknown male placed two backpacks on the ground inside of Zegben's African Store, 368 E. North Ave., and fled the scene in a vehicle, according to a news release issued by police.
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"We're hoping we're not going to be staying one more night on this ship," said Megan Hanks, stuck on Carnival cruise ship.
Megan Hanks from Hurricane is tired and fed up.
"It's just so frustrating. Day after day it gets harder and harder," said Hanks.
Hanks and her husband Ephraim are just two of more than 4,000 passengers stuck on board the crippled Carnival cruise ship "Triumph " which Thursday night made a less than triumphant return through the Gulf Mexico.
Last week the ship left Galveston, Texas for a four day Caribbean tour, but Sunday the engine room caught fire.
"And right away I smelled smoke, and I said to my husband 'I smell smoke,' and then we opened our door and our hallway, we're all the way down on the first deck, and we saw smoke filling the hallway," Hanks said.
The ship lost power, and began drifting. When Hanks parents' babysitting her children back in Utah heard about it, they didn't believe it.
"My wife thought it was a joke, of course Ephraim he's sort of a joke player, and said 'Hey the ship caught fire and they're going to tow us home," said Randy Bailey, father.
"Until we could actually call them and they could hear my tears, then they knew that it wasn't a joke," said Hanks.
Passengers' rooms flooded forcing everyone to sleep in hallways or on deck. Bathrooms weren't working, the ship began to tilt to one side, and no one could get any food.
"I didn't eat dinner last night just because the line was so long, and I didn't want to wait three hours and I probably won't eat dinner again tonight," Hanks said.
At one point Hanks and her husband seriously contemplated jumping off.
"It was just scary and we honestly just looked over the side of the ship and we said if we have to, we could jump and probably survive," Hanks said.
When Hanks finally does get off the ship, she hopes the nightmare will be over.
"It was scary, it was scary," she said.
Once they do get off the ship, they still have a long road home ahead of them. They tell Reporter Brian Carlson, Carnival is busing them to New Orleans Thursday night, and they then plan to fly home to St. George on Friday.
Carnival Cruise Lines told the Hanks that it plans to take care of each of the passengers who suffered through the ordeal. ABC 4 is told Carnival is refunding their money, paying for their transportation home, and giving each of them a credit voucher for another cruise.
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What are people's thoughts on it and any tips for using it? Just bought. Roll and been having trouble applying to hamstring
I've used it before and I love it. Funny thing is, after researching it, I haven't seen any good reasons as to why it actually works, it just does. Not really sure how to put it on a hammy tho
I never leave it on that long, even though it says you can. The adhesive is pretty strong. The theory behind K tape is that is separates the upper layer of skin from the muscle, allowing for more freedom movement, and less construction due to swelling. I use mostly on my shoulder and it does the trick when I'm sore