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Artest to Lakers, Ariza to Houston. I don't know, I kinda felt like they might have been better off keeping Ariza. They at least know that works. With Ron, there's a bit more intangibles at play. As for the Utah Jazz, they really should give that name back to the city of New Orleans.

The Lakers were originally a Minnesotan franchise, the Minneapolis Lakers. The Lakers refers to the lakes that state is known for. Of course, once they moved to LA, that name made little sense. Of course, the most stupid NBA name was created when the New Orleans Jazz moved to SLC.

I just watched that on TV a few days ago. Crap movie, but she never looked better onscreen imho.

She's supposedly with José Mourinho now?

@ eNe: reports in Spanish media suggest they are very close to signing Villa , they will almost certainly lose Samuelito to Man City and they're going to try and sign Palmeiras' striker Keirrison as a back-up forward.

She looks amazing in those!

I was really bummed out OKC didn't select him. Would have been fun to see Green, Durant, Westbrook and him together. Although I can understand why they went for Harden, seeing as Westbrook is suppose to be their PG of the future. There are some rumors Boston might make a move for Rubio as well (a deal involving Rondo). Can you imagine him ending up on a team like the Blazers? How awesome would that be? A backcourt of Roy and Rubio! :drool:

Still not worried about that Real team. We have the Messi'ah, The Pale One and the Professor, all of whom genuinely love Bar

I can't see Lamar leaving for Denver. He'll likely stay in LA. If he leaves, it'll be for either NY or Miami imho. And I doubt either of these teams will make a big move this Summer. They're saving cap space for 2010.

Why on earth they'd ask her about some stupid bit of drama constructed by that douchebag Perez Hilton is beyond me. I would have refused to comment had I been in her position.

I don't rate Caceras. Puyol is a Bar

They need a long-term replacement for the left-flank (I hope for David Silva from Valencia ... sorry Ed!). Henry is great, but he turns 32 in August, and Bojan isn't ready yet to take over. Ideally, they'd also get a quality back-up forward who can play all three positions up front. They were lucky with injuries in that department this season and they will miss Eto'o for a significant chunk of next season for the ACN. And I'd like to see them picking up some quality back-ups in defense (one CB and one CB who can also adequately play at the LB or RB position).

That vanity fair cover might be the single most awesome thing in the world, ever.

Toobs, to address a few of the points you've made: 1. The use of the word "babe". Babe has been used since this forum's conception as a irreverent way of describing a female celebrity. It was never meant to be an insult to any of the women categorized under the sub-forums that carry that name. That's why I think most people have no problem seeing some royalty fall under that category, since it's never been used as a derogatory term. 2. You are right that under the current format, the categorization isn't always 100% black&white. Certain models are harder to fit into either sub-forum than others. Some started out as fashion models but then branched off into other endeavors. Others started out in non-modeling fields but then moved into modeling. As such, there isn't always a perfect solution. What we have done in the past for "model-turned-actresses" is put them in one sub-forum and then leave a link in the other sub-forum. Olga Kurylenko (who used to be primarily a model but has acted quite a lot in recent years) is one example of that.

Monica Bellucci is 22 years older than Megan. It isn't exactly fair to compare the two. Having said that, even at the age of 45, I prefer Monica.

About the kid and the flower: You are entitled to nothing more than what your idol gives you, no, chooses to give you. Just because a person is an entertainer and you like his or her work does not mean they owe you anything (their time, their attention...). Is it nice if they do take out time for their fans? Sure, it is not something fans are automatically entitled to.

Perhaps now you can ease up a bit on the caps? Congratulations to the Lakers.

They won't beat Barça...

Ronaldo is really out to antagonize me. He's just joined the only club in the world I hate even more than Manure.

This article should answer your questions: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8094864.stm Just a few of the stand-outs mentioned in there:

Ronaldo off to Real.

Ribery and Xabi Alonso are also on their target list. Ed, if they get Alonso as well, you'd probably start hating them just as much as I do, right?

The Clippers are still here, although Mike Dunleavy is doing a heck of a job in alienating the entire fanbase.

Because, contrary to popular belief, the staff does not ban members at the drop of a hat. If French continues to behave like this though, she will have to face the consequences.

is unmistakable flaming, taunting and baiting. We don't ask people to not share their thoughts and feelings. We only ask that if it can't be done in a respectful manner or without instigating long, drawn out heated debates because that's now what model threads are for, to just leave well enough alone. There is a general talk/chat thread http://www.bellazon.com/main/index.php?sho...&start=3720 and personal message for that (as long as respectful) . Just reminding everyone of the point Joe tried to get accross just a few days ago. Above still applies people, and any more infractions in this thread will be dealt with swiftly and harshly. Consider yourself on a short leash when posting in here.