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Taliban attack Nato base in Afghanistan

June 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Smoke was seen rising following the Taliban attack on the Nato base in Afghanistan Insurgents have attacked Nato forces in eastern Afghanistan. Several attackers were killed in the Taliban attack on a base at an airfield outside Jalalabad, near the border with Pakistan. Gunmen set off a car bomb and fired rocket-propelled grenades, and wounding two soldiers, Nato said. The attack came a day after US Gen David Petraeus warned of an "industrial strength insurgency" in the country. Gen Petraeus, who is set to take over command of the US military in Afghanistan, also warned that fighting "may get more intense in the next few months". He is expected to take up his post as Nato commander in Afghanistan following the dramatic departure of Gen Stanley McChrystal last week. Commando-style raid The attack began at 0730 local time (0330 BST), with insurgents attacking the airport from different directions. Analysis Continue reading the main story Quentin Sommerville, BBC News, Kabul The attack on the military base near Jalalabad airport was planned and co-ordinated, a sign that after nine years of fighting in Afghanistan, the Taliban still have plenty of fight in them, and are growing more sophisticated as the war goes on. But the International Security and Assistance Force (Isaf) takes a different view. This attack was successfully repelled, and only the insurgents died. Civilian and Isaf injuries were minor. The base is shared by Afghan and international troops, and Afghans, say Isaf, are increasingly taking lead in protecting the area, and attacking insurgents. A Nato spokesman said the perimeter of the base was not breached. An Afghan soldier and one international service member were wounded. A Taliban spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid, said six suicide attackers had taken part in the assault. Eight insurgents died in the ensuing gun battles, the Associated Press news agency reported. The attack is yet another example of the increasingly sophisticated assaults favoured by the Taliban, says the BBC's Quentin Sommerville in Kabul. These commando-style operations are increasing in numbers, and often result in higher civilian and military casualties. A total of 100 Nato troops serving in Afghanistan were killed in June, making it the deadliest month for the alliance since the US-led invasion of 2001. An Afghan army-led operation is taking place in nearby Kunar, where 600 troops are attempting to rout about 250 insurgents thought to have links to al-Qaeda. Jalalabad is one of Nato's largest bases in Afghanistan, after Kandahar in the south and Bagram near Kabul. Both of those bases have been attacked by insurgents in recent months. … [Read more...]

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Hurricane Alex spins toward landfall

June 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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STORY HIGHLIGHTS * Alex slowly picks up steam in the western Gulf * Alex predicted to hit northern Mexico coast Wednesday evening * Storm continues to move away from oil spill but complicates cleanup efforts * President Obama issues federal emergency declaration for Texas (CNN) -- Hurricane Alex churned through the western Gulf of Mexico overnight, slowly picking up steam as officials in northeastern Mexico and southern Texas made preparations. The Category 1 storm, which became the first June hurricane to form on the Atlantic side of the United States since 1995, is expected to make landfall Wednesday evening. At 5 a.m. ET, Alex was moving west-northwest at 7 mph, the National Hurricane Center reported. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph and was about 235 miles southeast of Brownsville, Texas, and 175 miles east of La Pesca, Mexico. President Obama issued a federal emergency declaration for Texas ahead of the expected arrival of Alex, the White House said Tuesday night. A hurricane warning was issued for the Gulf Coast from Baffin Bay, Texas, to La Cruz, Mexico. A hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions and tropical storm-force winds are expected in the forecast area within 36 hours. A tropical storm warning was in place along the Texas coast from Baffin Bay to Port O'Connor. RELATED TOPICS * Hurricanes and Cyclones * Gulf Coast Oil Spill * Gulf of Mexico The storm continued to move away from the massive BP oil catastrophe near the Louisiana coast in the northern Gulf of Mexico, but it already was complicating cleanup efforts. The storm created 12-foot waves on Tuesday and oil-skimming ships were sent back to shore, from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle. The rough seas may force crews to replace and reorganize booms meant to deter the oil from reaching shore, reported CNN's Ed Lavandera. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist said that even though Florida may dodge a bullet with this storm, the Atlantic hurricane season is just beginning. "In Florida, we've had a lot of hurricanes a number of years ago, but we handled them very well," he told CNN's Campbell Brown. "The difference and the distinction that we face now is that we have a Gulf of Mexico that's full of oil. So our hope and our prayer is that we don't have a mixture of hurricanes with oil that could potentially damage the beautiful beaches of Florida. But if we do, we're prepared for it." Brownsville, Texas, Mayor Pat Ahumada said his city was expecting to distribute 60,000 sandbags and provide shelter for roughly 2,000 families. Utility crews were put on standby to handle outages. At the same time, 90 buses had been provided by the state government in case an evacuation is required. "I expect about 10 percent of residents to evacuate voluntarily, which already started yesterday," Ahumada said. "I see a steady flow of people going out, but no bottlenecks -- which is good." "We're not taking it … [Read more...]

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Breaking Up With A Psycho

June 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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The average man will date at least one psychotic female during his lifetime, and most of those men will go to their graves still shuddering at the memory. Temper tantrums, snooping, power plays, emotional blackmail; these are the basic hallmarks of a true "fatal" attraction. If you’re one of the many men currently trying to extricate himself from the worst relationship of his life, you’re not alone, and you’re wise to get out while you still have your sanity and all your extremities. This article is for those men ready to end such a relationship and end it with the least possible hassle. Read on as we give you the lowdown on the best tips for breaking up with a psycho. Get your things back before you break up This is the first step in breaking up with a psycho. Anything you’ve left at her place should be reacquired before you break up with her. If you don’t do this in advance, you’ll either never see it again or be forced to jump through hoops to get it back; hoops that could include taking her out to dinner, or worse. Start collecting your things a few weeks before the breakup, and do it subtly. You don’t want her catching on, as that could prompt her to destroy anything of value. Avoid the padded room: When packing your things up, start with the items that matter most just in case she does catch on to your plan. You don’t want to find yourself in a position where you have to beg her to return your belongings, trust us. Bring her things to the breakup You’ll want to gather her belongings up and bring them along to the grand finale. Clothing, makeup, CDs, etc; chuck everything into a bag and hand it over at the breakup. If you don’t, she’s likely to drop by your home when you least expect her, which can only lead to unnecessary stress and strife. Give her stuff back now so she doesn’t have an excuse to stalk you in the future. Avoid the padded room: You may be tempted to return gifts when breaking up with a psycho to emphasize finality, but we suggest you refrain from doing so, as that would probably send her even further over the edge. Change your passwords/profiles For the sake of protecting yourself, assume she’s discovered the passwords to your e-mail, social networking sites and voice mail. Change these passwords before you head to the breakup; this will prevent her from electronically sabotaging you when she gets home. Don’t forget to change your online profile status to single, and be sure to delete the psycho from any contact lists you may have to prevent her from harassing you via IM or other methods of online chat. Avoid the padded room: If you suddenly find yourself the recipient of nonstop phone calls and psychotic e-mails, you may want to change your phone number and e-mail address -- although this is an extreme case. The process involves far less hassle than it used to, and you’ll find the peace of mind well worth the minimal effort. More advice for breaking up with a psycho... Break … [Read more...]

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Crazy Things Women Do On Facebook

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The Facebook phenomenon has allowed you to reconnect with your best friend from elementary school, keep up with your buddy’s travels and get out of hours-long phone conversations with your aunt. It truly is a remarkable tool. However, as with most things, there is a dark side to Facebook. While your male brain may not have tapped in to the full manipulation potential of this seemingly innocuous social networking tool, chances are several of the women you know have. Women are trained in the art of creating, maintaining and controlling relationships, and Facebook is just one more resource they can use to keep tabs on and influence people. Here's a list of some crazy things women do on facebook. Women set up fake profiles to follow exes on Facebook This one may seem a bit extreme, but it is certainly not unheard-of for a woman to set up a fake Facebook persona in order to creep on her ex’s profile. At the very least, she might get a mutual friend to allow her a little access to an ex’s Facebook page. Whether you broke up badly or it was mostly mutual, if you don’t keep in touch, she probably wants to know what you’re up to. Instead of calling or e-mailing you, it’s easier and less embarrassing to scope out your profile while you are blissfully unaware that she is checking up on you. If you want to prevent this from happening, don’t add any strangers to your friends list. If you have a friend you know is still in touch with her, keep your interactions limited. Women manipulate through Facebook photos The photos a woman posts on her profile can be innocent -- or they can be totally manipulative. Another crazy thing women do on Facebook is to put up embarrassing or compromising photos of people that have gotten on her bad side. When a guy breaks up with a girl and the next day photos of him in one of her dresses hit her profile, it’s not only vindictive, but also pretty immature. A woman might also use her Facebook photo albums to present an image of herself that doesn’t exactly match up to reality. In her photos she might appear more sexy, more adventurous and altogether more exciting than she is in real life. Women post passive-aggressive Facebook status updates The Facebook status update can share big news with your friends or the mundane activities of your day, but for some women they can also serve an emotionally manipulative purpose. Whether it’s because she hates confrontation or she just wants the world to know what a jerk her boyfriend is, some women use their status updates to air complaints about their relationship instead of sitting down and talking it out directly. For example: “Valerie visited the jewelery store and is tired of waiting!!!!” could be a not-so-subtle clue that she doesn’t want to wait for that engagement ring much longer. Post-breakup, a woman might post status updates that hint at a crazy social life: “Melanie is exhausted from a crazy night!” or “Jessica is having a great day,” are … [Read more...]

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5 Drinking Myths That Can Kill You

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Like everything else in life, getting drunk is something worth learning how to do right. Unfortunately, a lot of what we know about drinking and drunkenness we learned from our friends, while everyone involved was, you guessed it, drunk. So let's take a moment to debunk some of these rumors while we're all sober (most of us anyway). #5. "Let Him Sleep it Off" This myth probably stems from most people's desire to do as little work as possible while getting shit faced. Basically, the theory is that if someone drinks to the point of passing out, the best option is to toss them in bed and, like magic, they'll be fine after a little sleep. Finishing said friend's lukewarm forty of Colt .45 after returning to the party is strictly optional. Especially on high school chicks! The Truth: Tossing a friend in bed after they've passed out drunk is a fantastic idea, provided you're hoping your friend drowns in their own vomit. Passing out and falling asleep aren't the same thing. Someone who has passed out as a result of alcohol intoxication is unlikely to be awakened by the need to hurl. If they happen to be lying on their back when the spewing starts, the chunks have nowhere to go except into the lungs. Tell Hendrix we say hi! What You Should Do Instead: Lay them on their side and, between shots of tequila, try to check and make sure they haven't stopped breathing at some point. If their breathing becomes irregular or they start vomiting without waking up, they have alcohol poisoning. Call for help. In the morning, they'll thank you for being responsible and taking care of them in their time of need. At least until they see the collage of swastikas and penises you drew on their face and arms. Bitch. #4. Drinking Keeps You Warm Alcohol makes you think that you sound smart while actually making you objectively dumber. Anyone who's been sober at a bar is familiar with this paradox. But you may not know that it has the same effect on your ability to not freeze to death. Yeah, alcohol's a dick like that. The benevolent St. Bernard coming to the aid of a snowbound mountain climber with a warming shot of brandy ... it happened in too many 1950s era cartoons for us to count. And you know what? Go take a shot of booze if you have some around (we assume most of our readers do). You feel warmer, right? But just like how that chick you brought home wasn't nearly as hot as she was the previous night, the same goes for your core body temperature. L - R: Scarlett Johansson, Angelina Jolie The Truth: Alcohol makes you feel warm and turn beet red because it causes your blood vessels to dilate. This brings the blood closer to the surface of your skin, which makes you feel warmer. Unfortunately, with the warmth now oozing off the surface of your skin instead of trapped in the core of your body, you're losing precious body heat. The Mythbusters took this on recently and said the same thing (in case you don't want to … [Read more...]

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She’s A Rich Girl

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Somehow you got her to date you. She’s hot, she’s smart and she’s loaded. She’s a rich girl, banking and rolling with deep pockets. And then there’s your broke, Average Joe ass trying to keep up with Miss Moneybags. Now you know the truth -- that you can’t keep up with her. But she can’t find that out. No man wants to face that he’s completely outgunned by his rich girl. So, start taking notes, poor ass, because here are some tips on keeping a rich girl happy without spending money. Be romantic and creative One of the most important ways you can avoid burning through cash is being romantic. Using your connections to hook up cool stuff like having a friend's band play at her birthday party, cooking for her or the age-old favorite of a candlelit dinner are all great ways to keep the green while dating a rich girl. What you're shooting for is to create experiences for her that others might not take the time and effort to arrange. She's a rich girl, which means she can buy herself fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, but she can’t give herself heartfelt moments that’ll make her melt. Be ambitious She's a rich girl, which means she's probably surrounded by guys with money who are living off their daddies and sleeping until noon and then golfing all day. Show her that you have passion and plans for the future. Few things drive a woman wild like a man with ambition and drive. You may be a broke student now, but she should be able to see that if she invests her attention in you now, it won’t just lead to dead ends down the road. Women like to know that a man has a plan to be more and get more. Keep up your appearance A fit, well-groomed man is something that doesn’t carry a price tag. You can’t compare bank accounts and you can’t take her around the world for lunch, but you can exercise and make sure you don’t look like crap. You can work out around the house or run outside without spending a dime. Even if you don’t have a brand new Armani wardrobe, you can look like you’re worth more than you really are (on paper.) Clothes will hang better on a toned body, and she’ll find you more attractive. If you already have looks on your side, use them to advantage. She's a rich girl, but you can still keep her happy... Be good in bed Being good in bed is priceless (unless you’re a prostitute). If you can rock her world in the bedroom, don’t worry about the bank account. If you know what curls her toes, use it. If you don’t know, find out. Every woman has secret desires that most guys don’t fulfill in bed. Forget her net worth and ask her what she likes and what she really wants done behind closed doors. Do what no one else has, and she’ll be a happy rich girl. Hell, do it right, and she may even spend some money on you. Talk to her in a way others don’t She comes from money and money means power. Little Miss Deep Pockets has been coddled, bowed down to and given the world on a silver platter. … [Read more...]

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Exxxotica Sues Adultcon Over 19 Domain Names

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LOS ANGELES — Exxxotica's parent company has taken a legal shot against competing adult-consumer show operator Adultcon, claiming that its owner is squatting on 19 domain names. The complaint, filed Tuesday at U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, comes just 10 days before the first Exxxotica Expo in Los Angeles. The fan show got its roots with Exxxotica Miami Beach, which just celebrated its fifth event, while Exxxotica New Jersey is gearing up for its third show in November. Adultcon is gearing up for its 19th show in Los Angeles in September. For years, Adultcon has held its show at the same venue, the Los Angeles Convention Center. Both shows feature exhibitors, including porn stars, showcasing products and services in the adult world. In the complaint, Exxxotica said that registered its name with the U.S. Copyright Office in 2008 and that Adultcon operators "intended to divert customers ... for commercial gain and with the intent to tarnish or disparage the mark by creating a likelihood of confusion as to the source, sponsorship, affiliation and endorsement of the infringing sites." Exxxotica counsel claims Adultcon's operator registered similar-sounding website names on Jan. 15, just months before Exxxotica announced it would be rolling out a show in Los Angeles. The Adultcon-owned sites at the heart of the suit include Exxxotica-lv.com, ExxxoticaExpo-LA.com, ExxxoticaExpo-LV.com, ExxxoticaExpoLA.com, ExxxoticaExpoLV.com, ExxxoticaLA.com, ExxxoticaLasVegas.com, ExxxoticaLosAngeles.com, Exxxoticalv.com; ExxxoticaVegas.com; ExoticaExpo-LA.com, ExoticaExpo-LV.com, ExoticaExpoLA.com, ExoticaExpoLV.com, ExoticaLA.com, ExoticaLosAngeles.com, ExoticaLV.com, ExoticavaLasVegas.com and ExoticaVegas.com. Each of the 19 domain names currently redirect to Adultcon.com. The suit seeks not more than damages $100,000 for each alleged cybersquatted domain name. Michael Fattorosi, who represents Exxxotica parent company Victory Tradeshow Management Group based in New Jersey, did not immediately return XBIZ calls for comment. Adultcon show organizer Renaud West also was unavailable. … [Read more...]

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Dale DaBone: Tennis Star’s OD Caused by His Return to Porn?

June 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
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LOS ANGELES — Tennis star Jennifer Capriati’s accidental overdose of prescription drugs could have been prompted by ex-boyfriend and porn star Dale DaBone’s return to adult, TMZ reported. DaBone told the gossip site that after he called her Sunday night, she became “hysterical” over his decision to perform in "Batman XXX: A Porn Parody.” The star dated Capriati from 2003-2009 and said that Capriati often gets depressed during the Wimbledon tournament because she misses playing tennis and blames her shortened career on injuries. Her depression and DaBone's born again porn career could have been the combination that sparked her OD. But DaBone told TMZ he didn’t think Capriati would try to kill herself. Capriati is now recovering in a Florida hospital. At post time DaBone's publicity company — Galaxy Publicity — stated, “ Mr. DaBone is saddened to hear about Ms.Capriati, and is very concerned, but that is all we can say now until he makes an official statement.” That statement is due tomorrow morning. … [Read more...]

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Playboy to Make More Cuts, Focus on Brand Management

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CHICAGO — Playboy Enterprises Inc. plans to downsize and streamline even further. The adult entertainment giant said Tuesday it would take a $3 million second-quarter restructuring charge and lay off more employees. Playboy spokeswoman Martha Lindeman said the company is not disclosing the number of employees being laid off. Playboy has about 573 employees. CEO Scott Flanders said Playboy's goal is to become a brand management company that makes its revenue from "powerful brand and assets" in a more cost-effective way. "As we proceed through this transformation, we are aggressively looking for opportunities to streamline our operations, consolidate functions and reduce overhead expense," Flanders said in a release. "The downsizing announced today is not a reflection of our employees' talents and work ethic, but rather due to the overall change in the company's strategic direction." The company said it expects the second-quarter restructuring will result in cost savings of more than $3 million annually. Last year, Playboy outsourced its publishing functions and eliminated scores of jobs. Last month, the company reported a narrower loss of $1 million, compared with a year-earlier loss of $13.7 million, and said it expected 2010 to be a transitional year. Revenue declined 15 percent, to $52.1 million. Playboy plans to release second quarter earnings on Aug. 5. … [Read more...]

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Porn Star Profile – AVN – Kagney L. Karter

June 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Kagney Linn Karter Age: 23 Height: 5' 4" Weight: 120 lbs. Measurements: 34-25-36 Hair color: Blonde BIOGRAPHY Kagney Linn Karter thought long and hard before entering the adult industry and, ultimately, it was her thinking about things long and hard that got her to make the jump into porn. Kagney grew up in the Midwest and before entering the adult industry was named a regional Déjà Vu Showgirl of the Year for 2007 while based out of North Hollywood, ultimately taking 2nd place in the national competition. She began performing late in the summer of 2008 and made the cover of New Sensations' She's Got Boobs!, as well as the cover of the April '09 Hustler magazine with a photo set shot by Holly Randall. Kagney also landed the starring role as Kelly Bundy in X-Play/LFP's Not Married With Children XXX, after which director Will Ryder pronounced her "the next big thing." That assesment proved prophetic when Kagney was crowned AVN's 2010 Best New Starlet. And literally just days beforehand, she signed an exclusive contract with Zero Tolerance Entertainment/Third Degree Films, for whom she's appeared in hit releases including Official Jersey Shore Parody, Kagney Linn Karter: Superhero Sex Therapist, Delinquents and Vajazzled. Prior to going contract, Kagney headlined major titles for Digital Playground, Evil Angel, Jules Jordan Video, Hustler Video, Penthouse and more. Kagney Linn Karter can be found online at: www.kagneylinnkarter.com twitter.com/kagneytweets myspace.com/kagneylinn Related Content: Albums 'This Ain’t Intervention XXX' 'Slut Puppies 3' 'Rocco Ravishes L.A.' 'Ass Trap 3' On-the-Set of New Sensations 'WKRP - A XXX Parody' 'Big Tits at Work 8' 'Not Jersey Shore: Jersey Whores' Behind the Scenes 'Performers of the Year 2010' 'Big Tits at School 8' 'What Went Wrong' Kagney, Eva and Fran's Birthday Party 'This Butt's For You 6' 'Tits Ahoy 9' 'Baby Got Boobs' Vivid's 25th Anniversary Party On the Set of 'Not Married With Children XXX' Kagney Linn Karter Brynn Tyler and Dane Cross Host Porn Star Karaoke FreeOnes Party 'Watermelons' LATATA's 'No Guts No Glory' Fundraising Bash LA Direct Models Signing at Erotica LA 2009 'No Swallowing Allowed 16' 'Busty Cops on Patrol' 'Big Tits at School 5' 'Titty Sweat' On the Set of Popporn/Zero Tolerance's 'The Delinquents' Articles Miss Lucifer Set to Unleash 'Malice in Lalaland' Kagney Linn Karter to Feature at Rhino in City of Industry Kagney Linn Karter Launches New Website Cast of Zero Tolerance 'Jersey Shore' Parody Back on TMZ AVN Awards Launch Event and Party at the Palms Announced LA Direct Models Reaches 10-Year Milestone The Bradys Do the Partridges: X-Play's Latest Hits Tuesday Third Degree to Unveil Miles Long's 'Vajazzled' Twistys.com to Release First Full-Length DVD The 8th Day, Tori Black Win Big at 2010 AVN Awards Kagney Linn Karter Goes Exclusive With Zero Tolerance Elegant Angel to Unveil Performers … [Read more...]

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