Joe Paterno football coach dies

It is difficult to know now how coach Joe Paterno will be remembered passing away so shortly after being fired because of a child sex scandal at Penn State University. Paterno had won more football games as a head coach in the college level than anyone in history. Paterno was diagnosed with lung cancer after initially being brought to the hospital for a lung infections. Joe Paterno's son is quoted as saying "His loss leaves a void in our lives that will never be filled." This is truly a tragedy that the best football coach of a time may be best remembered for his quick doanfall related to a child sex scandal. Hopefully many people will miss him and remember him for his great coaching efforts on the field and the way he taught his football team to have success with honor.

Killer Whale Kills Trainer

"The whale named Tilikum dragged 40-year-old trainer Dawn Brancheau into the pool at SeaWorld Orlando on Wednesday, killing her.

Tilikum was one of the three orcas blamed for killing a trainer in 1991 after she lost her balance and fell in the pool at a park near Victoria, British Columbia.

Documents show SeaWorld asked federal marine officials for permission to temporarily house Tilikum in Orlando several months later because he needed medical care he couldn't get in Canada.

National Marine Fisheries Service official Nancy Foster said in a letter then that neither the Canadian park nor SeaWorld took precautionary steps necessary for Tilikum's health and welfare."

Source: AP - Thursday, February 25, 2010 06:32:11

Fort Hood Memorial Service

FORT HOOD, Texas — President Barack Obama, speaking today at a memorial service for the Fort Hood shootings, called the massacre painful and incomprehensible, the more so because of where it occurred.

"This is a time of war. And yet these Americans did not die on a foreign field of battle," Obama told more than 15,000 soldiers and others gathered this afternoon at the nation's largest military installation, four days after the worst act of violence on an American base. "Here, at Fort Hood, we pay tribute to 13 men and women who were not able to escape the horror of war, even in the comfort of home."


Learn more about the Fort Hood Memorial Service today.

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dallasnews.com

Health Care Reform Bill Vote Results

The new healthcare bill has now been passed by the House of Representatives; this is the biggest health care policy change in forty years. This is seen as a huge victory for President Barack Obama and shows that he still has what it takes to reform America.

According to The New York Times, the vote was very close, 220-215. One Republican even supported the bill, another boost for the Obama administration. The new bill will now allow for almost all Americans to have health cover and no insurance will be able to refuse those who already have an existing condition.

The price tag for this new healthcare bill totals $1 trillion, something that the Republicans are not happy with as the wealthy will be the ones to stump up the extra cash by increasing taxes. As you would expect, the Democrats were very happy when they had their 218th vote recorded.

This will be a huge overhaul of the healthcare system which already totals $2.5 trillion; this is one-sixth of the U.S. economy. Whether it is the right change remains to be seen, do you agree with the new changes?

learn more about the new healthcar reform.
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Singer - Rihanna 20 20 Full Interview

Check out the singer, Rihanna and her 20/20 interview with Diane Sawyer that aired on ABC last night.

In the full interview, Rihanna recalls the abuse she endured while dating singer Chris Brown, how she is coping, why she still cares for her ex-boyfriend and also reveals how her father was physically abusive to her mother.

What Does Hubris Mean?

exaggerated pride or self-confidence
Hubris is a term used in modern English to indicate overweening pride, haughtiness, or arrogance, often resulting in fatal retribution or Nemesis. In ancient Greece, hubris referred to actions which, intentionally or not, shamed and humiliated the victim, and frequently the perpetrator as well. It was most evident in the public and private actions of the powerful and rich. The word was also used to describe actions of those who challenged the gods or their laws, especially in Greek tragedy, resulting in the protagonist's downfall

Mesothelioma

The only known cause for mesothelioma in the United States is a history of exposure to asbestos. When the asbestos fibers are breathed in, they travel into the nooks and crannies of the pleura where they irritate and can cause physical damage to the mesothelial cells that may result in mesothelioma cancer. The fibers can also cause damage that can result in lung cancer and asbestosis (excessive scarring of tissue on the lungs). If swallowed, the fibers can reach the abdominal cavity where they can cause peritoneal mesothelioma.

Find out more about mesothelioma:

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Tax Free Weekend 2009

Most people are already working hard to get by on one income, and it just makes sense to try to save money every chance you get. Those who live in or near states that offer a tax free weekend (or week) can save considerably by planning their annual back-to-school shopping and large purchases around those dates. Click on tax free weekend offers above to find out when tax free weekend events are scheduled, and which items will qualify for the savings.

Far East Movement

The Far East Movement (also known as FM) is a rapping, songwriting and music event producing group formed in 2003 in Los Angeles, California, consisting of Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif, and DJ Virman. They put together the first multicultural live music event in Koreatown, LA to benefit a drug rehabilitation center in the their community called Movementality.

Learn more about the Far East Movement:

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Vanessa Hudgens Leaked Photos

Vanessa Hudgens is back in news as her nude pictures leaked on internet once again. A couple of years a back, Vanessa made the same mistake and later she apologized for her mistake but it seems that the 20-year-old sensation has not learn from it. Vanessa was snapped nude with her mobile phone and now the pictures are circulating around the globe on internet. On these raunchy pictures, Vanessa has not said anything yet.

Learn more about the Vanessa Hudgens leaked photos

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Bastille Day 2009

Bastille Day is the French national holiday, celebrated on 14 July each year. It is called Fête Nationale (National Holiday) in France. It commemorates the 1790 Fête de la Fédération, held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789; the Fête de la Fédération was seen as a symbol of the uprising of the modern French "nation," and of the reconciliation of all the French inside the constitutional monarchy which preceded the First Republic, during the French Revolution. Bastille day!

Michael Jackson Died

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Friday, June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson Died
Famous Celebrity and pop music icon, Michael Jackson (the famous singer/musician) has just passed away today.

History:
In the early 1980s, he became a dominant figure in popular music and the first African-American entertainer to amass a strong crossover following on MTV. The popularity of his music videos airing on MTV, such as "Beat It", "Billie Jean" and Thriller — widely credited with transforming the music video from a promotional tool into an art form — helped bring the relatively new channel to fame. Videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" made Jackson an enduring staple on MTV in the 1990s. With stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced many hip hop, pop and contemporary R&B artists. While Jackson was a member of Generation Jones [4][5], he had an impact on multiple generations of music lovers.

Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon at his Holmby Hills home and paramedics were unable to revive him. We’re told when paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back.

Kate Gosselin Spanks Leah

Kate Gosselin, the mother from the show Jon and Kate plus eight reportedly spanked her daughter, Leah on film recently. Bad mommy!

Eddie Bauer Coupons

Eddie Bauer is having some great deals. Look around to find the best sales and coupons on Eddie Bauer merchandise.

Sign up for Eddie Bauer Friends and receive points for each purchase you make. At the end of each program cycle, you will receive a Reward Certificate in increments of $10 for every 1,750 points you have earned up to a maximum of $80 You earn 10 points for every dollar spent. If you use your Eddie Bauer Credit Card, you receive 12 points for every dollar spend. Join today

MLB Draft 2009 Results

The major league baseball draft was just announced. Here are the picks in the 2009 major league baseball draft this year:

MLB's 2009 First-Year Player Draft

Round One
1. Nationals: Stephen Strasburg, RHP, San Diego State
2. Mariners: Dustin Ackley, 1B, UNC Chapel Hill
3. Padres: Donavan Tate, CF, Cartersville HS (Ga.)
4. Pirates: Tony Sanchez, C, Boston College
5. Orioles: Matt Hobgood, RHP, Norco HS (Ca.)
6. Giants: Zachary Wheeler, RHP, East Paulding HS (Ga.)
7. Braves: Michael Minor, LHP, Vanderbilt
8. Reds: Michael Leake, RHP, Arizona St.
9. Tigers: Jacob Turner, RHP, Westminster HS (Mo.)
10. Nationals: Drew Storen, RHP, Stanford
11. Rockies: Tyler Matzek, LHP, Capistrano Valley HS (Ca.)
12. Royals: Aaron Crow, RHP, Independent
13. Athletics: Grant Green, SS, USC
14. Rangers: Matt Purke, LHP, Klein HS (Tx.)
15. Indians: Alex White, RHP, UNC
16. Diamondbacks: Bobby Borchering, 3B, Bishop Verot HS (Fl.)
17. Diamondbacks: A.J. Pollock, CF, Notre Dame
18. Marlins: Chad James, LHP, Yukon HS (Ok.)
19. Cardinals: Shelby Miller, RHP, Brownwood HS (Tx.)
20. Blue Jays: Chad Jenkins, RHP, Kennesaw State
21. Astros: Jiovanni Mier, SS, Bonita HS (Ca.)
22. Twins: Kyle Gibson, RHP, Missouri
23. White Sox: Jared Mitchell, OF, LSU
24. Angels: Randal Grichuk, LF, Lamar Consolidated HS (Tx.)
25. Angels: Mike Trout, OF, Millville HS (Nj.)
26. Brewers: Eric Arnett, RHP, Indiana
27. Mariners: Nick Franklin, SS, Lake Brantley HS (Fl.)
28. Red Sox: Reymond Fuentes, CF, Fernando Callejo HS (Pr.)
29. Yankees: Slade Heathcott, CF, Texas HS (Tx.)
30. Rays: Levon Washington, OF, Buchholz HS (Fla.)
31. Cubs: Brett Jackson, CF, UC Berkeley
32. Rockies: Tim Wheeler, OF, Sacramento State

Compensation Round A
33. Mariners: Stephen Baron, C, John A. Ferguson HS (Fl.)
34. Rockies: Rex Brothers, LHP, Lipscomb
35. Diamondbacks: Matt Davidson, 3B, Yucaipa HS (Ca.)
36. Dodgers: Aaron Miller, LHP, Baylor
37. Blue Jays: James Paxton, LHP, Kentucky
38. White Sox: Josh Phegley, C, Indiana
39. Brewers: Kentrail Davis, CF, Tennessee
40. Angels: Tyler Skaggs, LHP, Santa Monica HS (Ca.)
41. Diamondbacks: Christopher Owings, SS, Gilbert HS (Sc.)
42. Angels: Garrett Richards, RHP, Oklahoma
43. Reds: Brad Boxburger, RHP, USC
44. Rangers: Tanner Scheppers, RHP, St. Paul Saints
45. Diamondbacks: Mike Belfiore, LHP, Boston College
46. Twins: Matt Bashore, LHP, Indiana
47. Brewers: Kyle Heckathorn, RHP, Kennesaw State
48. Angels: Tyler Kehrer, LHP, Eastern Illinois
49. Pirates: Victor Black, RHP, Dallas Baptist

Round Two
50. Nationals: Jeff Kobernus, 2B, California
51. Mariners: Rich Poythress, 1B, Georgia
52. Padres: Everett Williams, CF, McCallum HS (Tx.)
53. Pirates: Brooks Pounders, RHP, Temecula Valley HS (Ca.)
54. Orioles: Mychal Givens, RHP, Plant HS (Fl.)
55. Giants: Tommy Joseph, C, Horizon HS (Ar.)
56. Dodgers: Blake Smith, RHP, California
57. Reds: Billy Hamilton, SS, Taylorsville HS (Miss.)
58. Tigers: Andy Oliver, LHP, Oklahoma State
59. Rockies: Nolan Arenado, 3B, El Toro HS (Ca.)
60. Diamondbacks: Eric Smith, RHP, Rhode Island
61. White Sox: Trayce Thompson, OF, Santa Margarita HS (Ca.)
62. Rangers: Tom Mendonca, 3B, Fresno State
63. Indians: Jason Kipnis, CF, Arizona State
64. Diamondbacks: Marc Krauss, OF, Ohio University
65. Dodgers: Garrett Gould, RHP, Maize HS (Ka.)
66. Marlins: Bryan Berglund, RHP, Royal HS (Ca.)
67. Cardinals: Robert Stock, C, USC
68. Blue Jays: Jake Eliopoulos, LHP, Sacred Heart Catholic HS (On.)
69. Astros: Tanner Bushue, RHP, Farina South Central HS (Il.)
70. Twins: Billy Bullock, RHP, Florida
71. White Sox: David Holmberg, LHP, Port Charlotte HS (Fl.)
72. Mets: Steven Matz, LHP, Ward Melville HS (Ny.)
73. Brewers: Maxwell Walla, RF, Albuquerque Academy (Nm.)
74. Brewers: Cameron Garfield, C, Murrieta Valley HS (Ca.)
75. Phillies: Kelly Dugan, CF, Notre Dame HS (Ca.)
76. Yankees: J.R. Murphy, C, Pendleton HS (Fl.)
77. Red Sox: Alex Wilson, RHP, Texas A&M
78. Rays: Kenny Diekroeger, SS, Menlo HS (Ca.)
79. Cubs: D.J. LeMahieu, INF, LSU
80. Angels: Patrick Corbin, LHP, Chipola Junior College

Round Three
81. Nationals: Trevor Holder, RHP, Georgia
82. Mariners: Kyle Seager, 2B, UNC
83. Padres: Gerald Sullivan, RHP, Oral Roberts
84. Pirates: Evan Chambers, CF, Hillsborough CC
85. Orioles: Tyler Townsend, 1B, Florida International
86. Giants: Christopher Dominguez, 3B, Louisville
87. Braves: David Hale, RHP, Princeton
88. Reds: Donnie Joseph, LHP, Houston
89. Tigers: Wade Gaynor, 3B, Western Kentucky
90. Rockies: Ben Paulsen, 1B, Clemson
91. Royals: William Myers, C, Wesleyan Christian Academy (Nc.)
92. Athletics: Justin Marks, LHP, Louisville
93. Rangers: Robert Erin, LHP, Scotts Valley HS (Ca.)
94. Indians: Joe Gardner, RHP, UC Santa Barbara
95. Diamondbacks: Keon Broxton, 3B, Santa Fe CC
96. Dodgers: Brett Wallach, RHP, Orange Coast CC
97. Marlins: Da'Shon Cooper, CF, Edison HS (Ca.)
98. Cardinals: Joseph Kelly, LHP, UC Riverside
99. Blue Jays: Jake Barrett, RHP, Desert Ridge (Az.)
100. Astros: Telvin Nash, OF, Griffin HS (Ga.)
101. Twins: Ben Tootle, RHP, Jacksonville St.
102. White Sox: Bryan Morgado, LHP, Tennessee
103. Mets: Robert Shields, SS, Florida Southern
104. Blue Jays: Jacob Marisnick, CF, Riverside Poly HS (Ca.)
105. Brewers: Josh Prince, SS, Tulane
106. Phillies: Kyrell Hudson, CF, Evergreen HS (Ws.)
107. Red Sox: David Renfroe, SS, South Palona (Ms.)
108. Rays: Todd Glaesman, CF, Midway HS (Tx.)
109. Cubs: Austin Kirk, LHP, Owasso HS (Ok.)
110. Angels: Josh Spence, LHP, Arizona State

I hope you enjoyed this major league baseball information.

Big Rock Fishing Tournament

The Big Rock Fishing Tournament takes place from Monday, June 8th to Saturday, June 15th. Registration begins on Sunday, June 7th. The tournament is a marlin fishing tournament that takes place in North Carolina every year.

Sirtris Pharmaceuticals Resveratrol

Sirtris Pharmaceuticals: Resveratrol reduces fat and boosts endurance by activation of SIRT1, first aging gene shown to accelerate human metabolism

Findings published in Cell suggest broad implications for the treatment of diseases of aging such as diabetes

CAMBRIDGE, MA and Strasbourg, France ¨C November 16th, 2006 ¨C Sirtris Pharmaceuticals and the University Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg announced that in an article published today in Cell, ¡°Resveratrol improves mitochondrial function and protects against metabolic disease by activating SIRT1 and PGC-1¦Á.¡± Lagouge et al., Cell. 2006; 127: 1¨C14, SIRT1 was shown for the first time in a human population to accelerate metabolic rate.

In a human population in Finland, SIRT1 was linked to increased energy expenditure as demonstrated by genetic studies of three variants of the SIRT1 gene. The study also showed that treating mice with resveratrol increased mitochondrial biogenesis leading to increased exercise endurance and protection from diet induced obesity. Activation of SIRT1, the best characterized of the recently-discovered family of sirtuin enzymes, was shown to be the mechanism by which these therapeutic benefits occur. Mice were dosed with 200 mg/kg or 400 mg/kg of resveratrol daily in either normal chow or high fat chow. The mice on resveratrol lost weight due to decreased fat, and this was attributed to an increase in the number and function of mitochondria. The resveratrol-treated mice also exhibited improved insulin sensitivity and an increased metabolic rate. Notably, mice treated with resveratrol showed a two-times increase in exercise endurance. These effects were shown to be mediated through SIRT1 and PGC-1¦Á.

The authors of the Cell article include the teams of the principal investigator Johan Auwerx, M.D. Ph.D., Professor at the Medical Faculty in Strasbourg, at IGBMC (Unit¨¦ mixte de recherche CNRS, Inserm, University Louis Pasteur), France, and of Pere Puigserver, Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore (now at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard Medical School in Boston), both members of the Scientific Advisory Board of Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, and Sirtris scientists: Peter Elliott, Ph.D. Senior Vice President and Head of Development, Phil Lambert, Ph.D. Senior Director of Pharmacology, and Jill Milne, Ph.D., Senior Director of Biology.

"This work is significant because it shows that a SIRT1 activator can protect against metabolic disease, highlighting the therapeutic potential of sirtuins. Resveratrol a compound found in the skin of red grapes and hence in red wine, could very well explain the French Paradox," said Johan Auwerx.

Sirtris has initiated a human Phase 1b clinical trial in diabetes with SRT501, a proprietary formulation of resveratrol with improved bioavailability. SRT501 is the first small molecule to enter human clinical trials that is designed to activate SIRT1. Sirtris has applied this scientific discovery to the development of SRT501, which activates SIRT1, for the treatment of diseases of aging such as metabolic and mitochondrial disorders. In addition, Sirtris has a robust pipeline of novel small molecule drug candidates that are potent SIRT1 activators and are chemically distinct from resveratrol.

"This important work highlights the significance of SIRT1 as a therapeutic target for metabolic disease. Based on the continuing scientific evidence, as shown in this most recent Cell article, we are continuing to advance drug candidates to translate the science of sirtuins into new treatments for diseases of aging, such as diabetes," said Peter Elliott, Ph.D. Senior Vice President and Head of Development at Sirtris Pharmaceuticals.

"These new human data support SIRT1 as a therapeutic target for metabolic disease. Our broad pipeline of sirtuin modulators have potential in a number of diseases of aging," said Christoph Westphal, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Sirtris Pharmaceuticals.

Online copies of the article can be obtained at http://www.cell.com/.

About Sirtuins

Sirtuins are a recently discovered family of enzymes that promote normal cellular function. In particular, sirtuins improve the function of mitochondria which generate energy in cells. When organisms face adversity, sirtuins are activated as part of a natural process that maintains healthy function.

Therefore, sirtuins are attractive drug targets which may be therapeutically beneficial for diseases in which mitochondria are dysfunctional, often observed in diseases of aging. These diseases include metabolic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes and other mitochondrial disorders. Sirtuin therapeutics offer the potential for a novel class of drugs that can treat significant diseases of aging in a new way.

About Sirtris Pharmaceuticals

Sirtris Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics that modulate sirtuins. Sirtris has the dominant sirtuin intellectual property estate and know-how with a comprehensive suite of reagents, proprietary assays, transgenic animal models, and biomarkers. Sirtris is building a robust pipeline of therapeutics for diseases of aging in the areas of metabolic and mitochondrial diseases.

Sirtris Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2004 by Rich Aldrich, Richard Pops, Paul Schimmel, David Sinclair and Christoph Westphal and has raised a total of $82 million since inception from investors including: Bessemer Venture Partners, Cardinal Partners, Cargill Ventures, Genzyme Ventures, Novartis Bioventures Fund, Polaris Venture Partners, QVT Fund LP, Skyline Ventures, The Wellcome Trust, Three Arch Partners, and TVM Capital. The company’s headquarters are in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For additional information, please visit http://www.sirtrispharma.com.

To find out more about Sirtris Pharmaceuticals Resveratrol:

Source: http://www.sirtrispharma.com/press/2006-111606.html

Kara Dioguardi bikini pics

Kara Dioguardi bikini pics:

American Idol determine Kara DioGuardi strips down to her swimsuit while performing onstage during the dweller Idol Season 8 Grand Finale held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Wednesday (May 20) in Los Angeles.

The 38-year-old sang a duet with Katrina Darrell, aka Bikini Girl. The duet performed their possess rendition of Mariah Carey’s “Vision of Love.” Watch the performance below!


It only took \"American Idol's\" judging newbie, Kara DioGuardi, one program to leave a memorable mark on flavour eight of dweller Idol.

In an attempt to panache the dreams of a bikini-clad hopeful, the panelist sang over the wannabe and gave the contender a pointed piece of her mind.

Since, the dweller idol swimsuit girl Katrina Darrell has become the stylish viral impact of dweller idol flavour Number 8.

Katrina Darrell wore as little as she was legally able to dweller Idol auditions in Phoenix, Arizona and it appears that the 20-year-old help from Chino Hills, California is on her way to Hollywood.

Darrell takes the stage and sings \"Vision of Love\" act high heels and a string bikini.

After judges Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell voted yes, new determine Kara DioGuardi place her measure down, sung a few bars herself to show how the song should have been handled.

\"I love pretty girls,\" DioGuardi said on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show, reports MSNBC. \"The thing with Bikini Girl, to be honest with you - I think she had a better body than her face.\"

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blink 182 tour dates

The 50 Day Blink 182 Tour Schedule Begins Selling Tickets on May 30, 2009


The band Blink-182 will be coming back for an anticipated journeying during the 2009 summer. The Blink-182 journeying schedule will all get underway on Friday, July 24th, and culminate in an October 3rd show at the Borgata Events Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Along the way the Blink-182 tour
Blink-182 Summer Tour Schedule Released; Travis Barker is Back
dates will include 50 different show dates, and will take place at various venues across the country, including a few shows within Las Vegas. The journeying has been a daylong time coming, and now the group will re-unite for a daylong extension during the summer concert season.

The Blin-182 journeying is produced by Live Nation, and won't just be the group that is performing at all of the events. Other artists that will be joining them at given stops along the way include Weezer, Fall Out Boy, Panic at the Disco, All-American Rejects, Taking Back Sunday, Asher Roth, and Chester French just to name a few. Some of the supporting groups may even be bigger draws than Blink-182 themselves, especially the All American Rejects that have been making their presence known on Top 40 radio around the country recently.
Blink 182 tour dates scheduled for this summer.

After Travis Barker was in a plane crash last year, it was thought that they wouldn't be doing a journeying this year, but it seems that Barker is doing better, and that the group had the urge to get back on the road. Members Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker, and Tom DeLonge will all be on hand for the trek across the country, and it is sure to highlight some of the best music Blink-182 has to offer. It has been five years since they toured together, so this will be a thin instance for fans to get a glimpse of the band, and it will be a good stop-gap until the band releases a new album that has been rumored to be in the works for some time now.

Tickets for the upcoming Blink-182 journeying dates go on sale May 30th on the Live Nation web-site (livenation.com) and some of them are thought to be quite affordable at around $20.00 for a couple of the dates. This will be a chance for fans of the group to see the group again, and see if the music is as strong as they once believed. It will also be a treat to see some of the great acts that will join them this summer.

Nora Tobin Pictures

Nora Tobin Pictures

A well known beach volleyball player from California, Nora Tobin recently released some hot and sexy pictures taken of her while playing beach volleyball. Here are the latest Nora Tobin pictures.