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Nana Phannakorn

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Nana Phannakorn shatters stereotypes. She loves her curves and is proudly “thick”.  This Thai stunner is the Girl of the Week.

Girl of the Week - Nana Phannakorn

Thailand is known as the land of 100 smiles. With great food, culture and beaches, Thailand has long been a wonderful place to visit.  Some people even choose to retire there.  Tourists flock to the white sand beaches, spicy cuisine and genuine hospitality each year.

Self-titled, Asian Thick Girl, Nana Phannakorn, is the featured model of the week. She loves her body shape and expresses to other women a message of body positivity.  It doesn’t matter if you are a size zero, just celebrate what you are and how you are made.  

Like all Thai women, Nana, loves to sing, dance, eat fresh fruits and vegetables and spend time on the beach.  She enjoys sunny days and having a cold drink with her friends.  When she isn’t taking silly pictures or exploring her native country, Nana works hard on her school and plans afterward.  Look for a lot more success to blossom from this gorgeous Asian Thick Girl!

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BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix

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DUBLIN – Leading mixed martial arts promotion BELLATOR MMA has today announced two explosive fights have been added to the BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix main card, which takes place at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, on Friday November 5th.

Set to light up the main card on BELLATOR’s highly-anticipated return to Ireland is a middleweight matchup between hometown hero and No. 6 ranked Relentless’ Charlie Ward (9-4) and No. 9 ranked Norbert ‘Magic’ Novenyi Jr. (5-0). In addition, a thrilling featherweight fight will be contested between No. 6 ranked Daniel ‘Drake’ Weichel (41-12) and No. 7 ranked Pedro ‘The Game’ Carvalho (11-5).

Relentless’ Charlie Ward
Relentless’ Charlie Ward

In the United States, the main card action will air live on SHOWTIME at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. BELLATOR fans in Ireland can watch the eagerly anticipated event on both Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Sport, while UK fight fans can watch event live on BBC iPlayer.

In addition, five new preliminary bouts have been announced to kick the night off. The preliminary portion of the docket will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

The news comes just a week after the promotion announced their explosive return to the Irish capital. BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs Mix will be headlined by No. 6 ranked James “The Strabanimal” Gallagher(11-1) and the No. 2 ranked Patchy Mix (14-1) in what is set to be a must-see bantamweight match up. In the co-main event, Waterford’s Peter “The Showstopper” Queally (13-5-1) will look to bring the house down as the No. 4 ranked lightweight goes head-to-head against 23-time BELLATOR veteran and No. 1 ranked Patricky “Pitbull” Freire (23-10) in a hotly anticipated immediate rematch.

Patricky “Pitbull” Freire
Patricky “Pitbull” Freire

Tickets for BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs Mix are on sale now and can be purchased online from Ticketmaster.ie and Bellator.com.

“Relentless” Charlie Ward, who trains out of SBG, is unbeaten in his last two fights with six of his nine professional victories coming by the way of knockout. The number six ranked middleweight fighter will be looking to build on his impressive decision victory over Andy Manzolo in Milan at BELLATOR 247 last October. Ward will want to put on a show for his home fans and with fireworks guaranteed inside the 3Arena, this fight is certainly one not to be missed.

Standing in his way will be Hungarian Norbert Novenyi Jr., who trains out of London Shootfighters alongside Michael “Venom” Page. Novenyi who is yet to taste defeat as a professional, is one of the most explosive fighters in the middleweight division. He will want to prove his class once again after his first-round submission victory in his last fight against Laïd Zerhouni, which also took place at BELLATOR 247. Novenyi will be hoping to silence the home crowd and continue his rise through the middleweight rankings as he looks to build on his impressive start to his MMA career.

Meanwhile, the highly experienced No. 6 ranked German, Daniel Weichel heads to Dublin after claiming victory over Keoni Diggs at BELLATOR 261 this past June. Weichel will be hoping to add to his impressive 41 professional victories in what is set be a thrilling encounter between two featherweights’ neck and neck in the BELLATOR rankings.

Opposing Weichel will be Portugal’s 26-year-old Pedro Carvalho, who also trains out of SBG in Ireland. “The Game” will be hoping to return to his winning ways and climb back up the featherweight rankings. A talented submission specialist, Carvalho has scored six of his 11 career victories in that fashion, proving to always be a tough out. On Nov. 5, the former featherweight world title challenger will be looking to secure the victory in his adopted hometown.

Fight fans can see the updated card for BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix below:

 

BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix Main Card:

SHOWTIME (US) / BBC iPlayer (UK) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)

Friday, October 1 – 9 p.m. GMT/5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT

 

Bantamweight Main Event: #6-James Gallagher (11-1) vs. #2-Patrick Mix (14-1)

Lightweight Co-Main Event: #4-Peter Queally (13-5-1) vs. #1-Patricky “Pitbull” Freire (23-10)

Middleweight Bout: #6-Charlie Ward (9-4) vs. #9-Nobert Novenyi Jr. (5-0)

Featherweight Bout: #6-Daniel Weichel (41-6) vs. #7-Pedro Carvalho (11-5)

 

Preliminary Card:

BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV (US)

BBC iPlayer (UK) | Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)

5:30 p.m. GMT/1:30 p.m. ET/10:30 a.m. PT

 

Welterweight Bout: Ashley Reece (8-2) vs. Luca Poclit (6-1)

Lightweight Bout: Daniele Scatizzi (10-5) vs. Brian Hooi (16-7, 1 NC)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Lee Chadwick (26-15-1) vs. Arunas Andriuskevicus (15-4)

Featherweight Bout: Ilias Bulaid (2-0) vs. Georges Sasu (4-2)

Featherweight Bout: Ciaran Clarke (3-0) vs. Jordan Barton (6-1-1)

Welterweight Bout: Nicolò Solli (3-1) vs. Bobby Pallett (5-0)

Strawweight Bout: Danni Neilan (4-0) vs. Audrey Kerouche (7-5, 2 NC)

Featherweight Bout: Asael Adjoudj (1-1) vs. Keir Harvie (4-1)

Featherweight Bout: Junior Morgan (3-0) vs. Darragh Kelly (Pro Debut)

Welterweight Bout: Stephen Costello (Pro Debut) vs. Yusuf Nazokatov (Pro Debut)

 

*Card subject to change.

 

Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.

 

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Sat. Sept. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero // SAP Center // San Jose, CA

Fri. Oct. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 // The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, England

Sat. Oct. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // Footprint Center // Phoenix, AZ

Sat. Oct. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moscow, Russia

Fri. Nov. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix // 3Arena // Dublin, Ireland

Bellator 270

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DUBLIN – After more than 18 months away from the 3Arena, BELLATOR’s return to the iconic Dublin venue is set for Friday, Nov. 5, when Ireland’s own No. 6 ranked James “The Strabanimal” Gallagher (11-1) faces the No. 2 ranked Patchy Mix (14-1) in a huge bantamweight main event to headline BELLATOR 270.

In the co-headliner, No. 4 ranked lightweight and Dublin’s very own Peter “The Showstopper” Queally (13-5-1), will be looking to bring the house down again when he faces 23-time BELLATOR veteran and No. 1 ranked Patricky “Pitbull” Freire (23-10) in a highly anticipated rematch. An additional five preliminary matchups for BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix are also confirmed below.

Tickets to BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix go on general sale on this Friday, Aug. 27, with an exclusive presale on Thursday, Aug. 26, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.ie and Bellator.com.

Fans in Ireland will be able to watch the event on both Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Sport, while those in the UK can watch the event live on BBC iPlayer. Meanwhile U.S. fans will be able to enjoy the main card action live on SHOWTIME at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT, with a replay at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

The eagerly awaited bantamweight matchup between Gallagher and Mix has the potential to go down as one of the all-time great fights in BELLATOR history. It was originally due to take place in May at BELLATOR 258, but injury forced Gallagher out of the encounter. Now, in front of what is guaranteed to be an electric Irish crowd, the “Strabanimal” will finally get his chance to silence Mix as he looks to earn the biggest win of his career to date.

“I’m so grateful to be back as the headline in Dublin,” said Gallagher, “I’ve moved to America to take my mindset and skill set to another level and I’m happy I can show my work to my home fans! Welcome to the Jimmy Show! ”

Patchy Mix is currently the #2 ranked bantamweight and fights out of Extreme Couture in Las Vegas. Like Gallagher, Mix has made a name for himself in the BELLATOR cage by displaying impressive submissions, including the rare Suloev Stretch.

Mix said of his long-awaited matchup: “I’m going to walk into James’ home country and put him away in the first round.”

After a series of lively back-and-forth trash talk encounters and cancelled bouts due to injury, Queally and Pitbull finally met in the BELLATOR cage in May earlier this year, with the Irishman causing a huge upset, securing a hard-fought TKO victory due to a doctor’s stoppage following a cut Patricky sustained in the second round.

Queally, meanwhile, who trains alongside Gallagher out of Ireland’s famous Straight Blast Gym, will be looking to once again use the might of the home-crowd to help him secure a decisive win over his bitter rival, Pitbull.

“I can’t wait to get back out there again to settle this once and for all with Pitbull and really give the 3Arena crowd something special,” Queally said. “Patricky is such a perfect opponent, there has been so much that has gone on with me and him that I think the crowd will be even more invested than normal this time. Expect an all-out war – I’m going to beat him, and the lightweight belt is next.”

Freire – the older brother of BELLATOR lightweight champion Patrício – has competed professionally since 2005, earning a fearsome reputation as a knockout artist. Living up to the moniker “Pitbull,” Freire will be looking to even the score with Queally, silence the home crowd and get back to his winning ways.

“He knows he was getting beat up in the first fight,” said Pitbull. “He felt pain in his legs and body, I’m gonna make him feel even more pain now. The Irish fans are very loud and passionate, but when I knock him out, you will be able to hear a pin drop in that arena.”

The news of a return to Dublin rounds off a trio of BELLATOR MMA events confirmed on European soil in 2021, with the cage setting down in London on October 1 and Moscow on October 23 before heading to the Irish capital on November 5.


BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix Main Card:

SHOWTIME (US) / BBC iPlayer (UK) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)

Friday, October 1 – 9 p.m. GMT/5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT

 

Bantamweight Main Event: #6-James Gallagher (11-1) vs. #2-Patrick Mix (14-1)

Lightweight Co-Main Event: #4-Peter Queally (13-5-1) vs. #1-Patricky “Pitbull” Freire (23-10)

 

Preliminary Card:

BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV (US)

BBC iPlayer (UK) | Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)

5:30 p.m. GMT/1:30 p.m. ET/10:30 a.m. PT

 

Lightweight Bout: Daniele Scatizzi (10-5) vs. Brian Hooi (16-7, 1 NC)

Featherweight Bout: Ciaran Clarke (3-0) vs. Jordan Barton (6-1-1)

Strawweight Bout: Danni Neilan (4-0) vs. Audrey Kerouche (7-5, 2 NC)

Featherweight Bout: Junior Morgan (3-0) vs. Darragh Kelly (Pro Debut)

Welterweight Bout: Stephen Costello (Pro Debut) vs. Yusuf Nazokatov (Pro Debut)

 

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Madison

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Florida has always produced a tremendous amount of beauty. The Spanish Conquistadors knew it, Tom Brady knows it, and now you do too. Speaking of Tampa Bay, we head to the home of the Bucs to feature a new model. Madison is the Girl of the week.

Girl of the Week - Madison

Madison is an in-demand talent for Lounge Underwear and Boutinela swimwear. When she isn’t working in the fashion industry, she enjoys spending time with her BF and family.  Attending sporting events, especially the Tampa Bay Bucs football games, going to the beach and playing tennis are some of her favorites. She also likes going to electronic music festivals and taking pictures. 

Madison is an ambitious young lady.  She wants to be a successful business woman and help other young women become empowered to follow their own dreams.  Hard work and discipline are her trademarks. She exemplifies these traits with her steadfast regime of diet and exercise.  It’s not easy to stay in shape for her photoshoots, so she remains steadfast in her resolve to work hard.

Bellator 226

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FORMER BELLATOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION PHIL DAVIS CHALLENGES OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST YOEL ROMERO IN MAIN EVENT OFBELLATOR MMA 266 INSIDE THE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 18

Special Night of Combat Sports on SHOWTIME begins with World Title Unification Boxing Event Live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT Immediately Followed by BELLATOR 266


LOS ANGELES – A pair of elite mixed martial artists will meet in the main event of BELLATOR MMA 266 on Saturday, Sept. 18 inside the SAP Center at San Jose when former 205-pound champion and No. 3 ranked Phil Davis (22-6) welcomes MMA superstar Yoel Romero (13-5) to the promotion.

In addition, a women’s flyweight contest between former title challenger #5-Alejandra Lara (9-4) and DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1) that was originally slated for next week’s BELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov event in South Dakota has been re-booked for Sept. 18.

A pair of preliminary bouts have also been announced for BELLATOR’s return to San Jose, highlighted by the Bay Area’s own No. 10 ranked lightweight Adam Piccolotti (12-4) welcoming the hard-hitting Englishman Saul Rogers (14-4) back to the division after competing at featherweight his past four outings. Also, undefeated light heavyweight Grant Neal (6-0) returns to action against former LFA light heavyweight champion Alex Polizzi (7-1).

BELLATOR 266 will be the second half of a special combat sports doubleheader on SHOWTIME. The night will begin with SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT featuring a super bantamweight world championship unification bout between Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton Jr. The two unbeaten 122-pound titlists will meet in Las Vegas immediately before the live BELLATOR 266telecast begins in San Jose.

The preliminary portion of the docket will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV. Additional bouts will be announced at a later date.

An exclusive online presale for this event takes place starting Wednesday, August 18 with tickets going on sale to the general public Thursday, August 19 at Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

Hailing from Harrisburg, Penn., “Mr. Wonderful” will step into the BELLATOR cage for the 14th time in his career, searching for his 10th promotional victory. The former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Champion is looking to make another run at the 205-pound strap, following victories in three of his past four bouts, including a pair of knockouts over Liam McGeary and Karl Albrektsson. A four-time NCAA Division-I All-American wrestler at Penn State University, Davis has proven time and time again that there are few fighters that can hold their own once he gets them to the ground.

Fighting out of Miami, Romero will be making his highly anticipated BELLATOR debut on Sept. 18. Following a seven-year stint under the direction of the UFC, the American Top Team-product became one of the most sought-after free agents prior to signing with the Scott Coker-led promotion in December 2020. With 11 of his 13 career victories coming by way of knockout, including four of the first-round variety, “Soldier of God” possesses the type of knockout power that can force any opponent into early retirement. A three-time World Cup Freestyle Wrestling Champion, five-time Pan-American Freestyle Wrestling Champion, and 2000 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist, the Cuban-born Romero has continuously showcased his elite talents at the highest level of competition. The only missing trophy to a near-flawless legacy is a BELLATOR world title.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Fri. Aug. 13 // BELLATOR 264: Mousasi vs. Salter // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT

Fri. Aug. 20 // BELLATOR 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov // Sanford Pentagon // Sioux Falls, SD

Sat. Sept. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero // SAP Center // San Jose, CA

Fri. Oct. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 // The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, England

Sat. Oct. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // Footprint Center // Phoenix, AZ

Sat. Oct. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moscow, Russia


About BELLATOR

BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. In the United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, home to the world’s premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.

How to Decide the Right Music Acts to Hire for Your Venue

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How to Decide the Right Music Acts to Hire for Your Venue

Not everyone that has a passion for music has the ability to do it for a living. Some of us can’t even carry a tune. That doesn’t mean you can’t make music a major part of your life. One of the coolest, and most potentially profitable, ways of getting involved in the music business is to own and operate your own venue. But finding a location to call your own is just the beginning. How do you know what kind of music to start booking in the first place?

Look into What Kinds of Acts are Available

The first step in determining what kind of music acts are right for you is researching what kind of bands for hire are available. What is the local music scene like? How many bands are there? What genres of music do they play? A big part of starting a music venue depends on what acts you have access to, especially early on when you’re looking to establish your venue’s identity.

Consider the Audience You Want to Attract

Speaking of establishing your venue’s identity, it’s worth taking the time to really think about the kind of audience you’re hoping to attract. Are you looking to attract the local teenage audience so they have someplace to go for a good time on weekends? Or are you looking for an older adult crowd that you can serve alcohol to? Do you want the atmosphere to be relaxed or energetic? Affordable or expensive? Once you know your audience, it’s a lot easier to cater to them.

Figure Out How Much You’re Able to Spend

Running a music venue isn’t easy. Nor is it cheap. After the cost of rent, taxes, utilities, and insurance, you might not have much left over for talent booking. How much you can spare determines what acts you’ll be able to bring in, as well as how often. Again, there’s a lot of questions to ask yourself. How many days of the week do you want to host live music? Do you want to focus just on local performers and or do you want nationally touring headliners? Knowing your limitations is important.

Ask Your Customers for Helpful Suggestions

As your venue becomes more and more established, you might find the same old acts don’t quite bring in the crowds the way they used to. Or you might find that your audience is diversifying in new and interesting ways. If you want to keep things fresh, don’t be afraid to ask your customers directly. Who do they want to see? What kinds of acts are they excited about? What can you do to keep them happy? That’s what it’s all about, keeping your audience happy. Without them, you’re toast.

The ‘Why’ and ‘How’ of Good Oral Hygiene

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The ‘Why’ and ‘How’ of Good Oral Hygiene

Your oral health is incredibly important. Modern diets often consist of sugar-laden convenience food that might taste great but can have an incredibly detrimental impact on your teeth and gums. Teeth are one of the most valuable aspects of our bodies that we take for granted considering once they become damaged or fall out, no more adult sets appear in their place. Dental costs are expensive, and the cheapest and healthiest way to have a healthy mouth is to take good care of what you already have. The following is a list of ideas to help maintain good oral hygiene to protect your mouth and boost your confidence.

How Oral Hygiene Affects Your Confidence 

You might think keeping your teeth and gums healthy only serves physical benefits, but these can translate mentally too. Whether aiding romantic or professional relationships or simply boosting your own self-esteem, having a clean and healthy-looking mouth will provide a fantastic source of self-assurance. In fact, poor oral hygiene has been linked as a symptom of poor mental health, which demonstrates the link between self-care and wellbeing. This is done in several ways: fresh breath, aligned teeth, healthy coloring, and healthy gums.

Regular Brushing

We’ve all heard the age-old lesson: brush your teeth twice a day. In fact, you should be brushing your teeth after sugary snacks or drinks as well, to minimize their effect on your enamel. Fizzy drinks have a shocking amount of sugar in them, which doesn’t necessarily mean you have to give them up (although you should certainly attempt to moderate your consumption of them!) but educating yourself on their contents will inform you on how often you should actually brush your teeth. It is always handy to keep a travel-sized toothbrush and paste in your handbag or rucksack for this reason, and also keeps you prepared if you have to stay overnight without luggage.

Mouthwash

This is often overlooked, but is in fact the easiest extra step to take care of your teeth, gums, and breath in one fell swoop! The extra minute you spend gargling mouthwash in the morning and evening can effectively double the protection and hygienic care your mouth receives daily and can yield benefits that last for years to come if the habit is maintained. 

Floss

It is surprising to imagine that a lot of adults today don’t know how to effectively floss, and this is why dentists are stereotyped into reminding us to do so. When flossing, rather than moving the material between your teeth, the true cleaning power of flossing is utilized when moving the material between the tooth and the gum itself. Doing this can rapidly remove plaque and debris you previously would not have even registered and can really elevate your oral hygiene.

Braces

Though many people associate braces with awkward teenage years and a mouth full of metal, this is no longer the case, especially within the adult demographic. Usually, you cannot even tell when a grown man or woman has braces, as there are fantastic practices such as ALIGNERCO who offer invisible braces that can work to realign your smile without compromising months and potentially years of wearing visible braces. Braces from ALIGNERCO are just as affordable as regular teeth straightening, added with their bonus of anonymity. You’ll receive a kit in the post for taking a mold of your teeth, so it’s really easy.

Whitening Products

These should be thoroughly researched before purchasing, and if you want to preserve the strength and integrity of your existing teeth, we recommend not buying any products with harsh bleaching chemicals. Although these may yield the most visibly effective results, they can often harm your existing teeth and make them appear much worse in the long term. Gentler products with more natural ingredients are a route that requires more patience but are also much safer and kinder to your teeth

Gum

A good rule of thumb is to keep a small pack of gum on your person or in your bag at all times. This goes especially for those in a professional environment and is absolutely essential on a date. Nobody wants someone with bad breath in their personal space, and it is a common courtesy that should be upheld. In recent times, mask-wearing has made many people much more aware of keeping their breath fresh, and thus gum (sugar-free is preferred!) is a brilliant way to prevent bad breath and dry mouth. If you don’t like gum, sprays or hard mints are also handy alternatives.

Implement these ideas and practices into your daily living and you will be sure to notice a real difference to your confidence, and long term they’ll have a huge sense of gratitude that you looked after your body. Teeth are something to be treasured. They have an effect on your day-to-day life and your overarching health, as poor oral hygiene can breed problems both mental and physical.

Alana

Girl of the Week - Alana

Alana is the Slickster Girl of the Week.  This married, tattooed, island girl loves doing photo shoots.  The smaller the bikini the better.  Born and raised near the ocean, Alana is extremely comfortable wearing next to nothing.  Her body is the art of work, and she adorns it with various ink.  She has over twenty tattoos on her skin, including a large pair of angel wings on her back. 

Mary Claire Halterman

Girl of the Week - Mary Claire Halterman

Mary Claire Halterman is the Slickster Girl of the week.  This spunky country girl loves having fun.  She enjoys the outdoors and everything it has to offer.  Down hill skiing, duck hunting, and going to the beach are some of her favorite activities.  When she isn’t busy attending classes at the University of Arkansas, Halterman is quick to knock down a few drinks like any other coed.  However, she makes sure that her studies always take top priority.  At heart, Halterman is a classic country girl.  She lives by the sage saying, you can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl. She is quick to rock waders and boots, just as fast as a little black cocktail dress.  Pay attention guys, you better man up if you think you’re going to get a date with this U of A hottie!  She don’t want any limp wrist type guy on her arm!

Shahaf Mesilati

Girl of the Week - Shahaf Mesilati

Shahaf Mesilati is just a normal girl who likes hanging out with friends and having good time.  She is the Slickster Girl of the week.  Mesilati enjoys going to hotels, hot tubs and the beach.  Basically, any opportunity to wear a new bikini, she is game for.  Her favorite colors are pink, red and black.  

What are the Ingredients of a CBD Vape Pen

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The booming CBD market has introduced CBD enthusiasts with lots of options to consume CBD orally or topically. If you are also a CBD enthusiast looking for a comfortable way to absorb it, we recommend CBD vape pens. You might wonder why.

Vaping is a fast-acting, convenient, and smokeless way to intake CBD. But most people are confused before consuming CBD through vape pens. Some of them are What are the ingredients in a CBD vape pen? What are its various uses? And Is smoking and vaping the same? This article will solve most of your confusion.

Organic extra virgin cannabinoid oil with vipe pen system against home background. Medical marijuana treatment concept.

Ingredients of a CBD vape pen

Regardless of what you call vape oil, CBD vape juice, or CBD e-liquid, all these represent the same meaning. A liquid infused with CBD that you can vape using a vape pen. It is one of the oldest yet effective methods to intake CBD.

CBD vaping oil typically contains four key ingredients. They are:

  • Cannabidiol or CBD
  • Propylene Glycol or PG
  • Vegetable Glycerin
  • Flavoring

A detailed description of each product is given below. After reading this, you might also understand why we recommend CBD vape pens.

  • Cannabidiol ( CBD )

The first and most vital component of vaping oil is CBD. It is one of the most popular and used cannabinoids of the cannabis Sativa plant, used for treating various health conditions like epilepsy, chronic and acute pain, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders. 

You should not confuse CBD with tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC). Although THC and CBD are both derived from the same species of plant, they hold substantial differences. On the one hand, CBD works as a pain reliever; THC gets you high. After the Farm Bill 2018, the US states legalized CBD products with a THC content less than or equal to 0.3%.

  • Propylene Glycol or PG

Here are few points that you need to know about Propylene Glycol:

  • PG is a slightly sweet flavored liquid derived from petroleum. It is odorless and colorless. Its texture is like honey; that is the syrup texture. Most people confuse propylene glycol with Ethylene Glycol, a compound used in antifreeze and is toxic.
  • Ethylene Glycol is a highly lethal compound. Thus, in recent times manufacturers shifted to a safer alternative, that is, PG. While handling ethylene glycol requires efficient measures, PG is safe for use in products for pets and humans. 
  • The Food and Drugs Association also considers PG safe for human ingestion and a non-cancerous compound. However, the long-term effects of inhaling PG are still unknown. 
  • PG makes the ingredient of a product thicker by retaining the moisture. It also works as an adhesive, keeping all the ingredients together. Thus, it is mainly used as a food additive. 
  • Some foods in which PG is used as an additive are soft drinks, ice cream, salad dressing, baked cake mix, packaged frosting, and commercial food coloring.
  • Not only food items, some cosmetics products like deodorant, ointment, shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, and lotion also use PG as an ingredient.
  • PG affects your vaping experience to a great extent. An e-liquid with a high PG ratio will give you a better flavoring than a low PG ratio.
  • The thin consistency and syrup texture of PG allows you to clean your vape easily. It might also create leaking issues if your vape pen is not of good quality. 

Before using a vape pen with a high PG ratio, make sure that you are not allergic to it. Many people are sensitive to PG and face skin irritation or sore throat. If you face similar conditions, we recommend CBD vape pens with a high VG ratio.

  • Vegetable Glycerol or VG

Various facts about VG are:

  • VG is extracted from palm trees or soybeans. It is a thick and transparent liquid. It is also derived from animal fat ( not that common). Its texture is similar to PG. However, VG is relatively thicker. 
  • Most people confuse it with vegetable oil because of its thick consistency and syrup texture. But they both are different. Vegetable oil is not soluble in water, while glycerol easily dissolves in water.
  • The FDA also approves it as a generally safe chemical compound for human ingestion. Similar to PG, the health effects of inhaling VG are also in the research phase.
  • It leaves a sweet aftertaste. Thus, it is used by different food industries as a sweetener. Like PG, it also retains moisture, making ingredients thick. You can also use it as a food additive because of its property to homogenize ingredients or make them uniform.
  • VG is also a prominent compound in the pharmaceutical industry used in skincare products for various reasons. Some of them are:
    • It increases the solubility of multiple ingredients, making it readily absorbable by the skin.
    • It preserves moisture for a long time.
  • You might not notice but, your household is full of products that contain VG. Some of them are toothpaste, skin and hand cream, deodorant, make-up, eye drops, and soap.
  • Some food products like cheese, baked goods, gel capsule pills, and yogurt also contain VG.
  • If you are a cloud chaser while vaping, then you should select a liquid with a high VG ratio. More the VG in your e-liquid, the thicker, immense, and plummy cloud it will create. 
  • If you don’t want a sharp hit on your throat, go for a high VG e-liquid.
  • A vape liquid with a high VG ratio can bring dry hits. It is because of its thickness. It also prevents the cotton in your vape coil from getting saturated quickly.
  • The high VG ratio also makes it difficult to clean the vape.

  • Flavoring
  • Flavouring gives the taste of a particular food or drinks to the vaping oil. It does not affect your vaping experience much. It is because of its low content, which is 10% only. 
  • These flavoring compounds are present in most candies, baked goods, soda, and other processed food items. 
  • When a particular essence, say orange, is mixed with vape liquid, it gives you the feeling of eating a strawberry. Thus, making your vaping experience tastier.
  • These are the ingredients used in the e-liquid of your vape pen. Some manufacturers may add some more components to attract consumers. 

Conclusion

Among various methods to consume CBD, 16% of the consumers use vaping, and the percentage is continuously growing. The difference between smoking and vaping is always a controversial topic. However, most people consider vaping as a safe alternative. 

 

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Girl of the Week - Carolina Magaña

Carolina Magaña is the Slickster Girl of the Week.  Featuring the hottest unsigned models in the world, we highlight another international beauty.  Carolina is from the South American country of Chile.  She is naturally curvy and has long brown, blonde hair.  She loves modeling for the camera, and is proud of her body. Filling a bikini isn’t hard for her, but she tends to lean towards more cheeky cuts.  

Carolina doesn’t see obstacles in her path. She prefers to see opportunities.  Her positive outlook on life and its problems help inspire others around her and her followers online.  She regularly posts photos from her life and encourages all women to love their bodies.

FEDOR EMELIANENKO RETURNS HOME TO MOSCOW

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LOS ANGELES – It is with great pride that BELLATOR MMA announces that on Saturday, Oct. 23, the promotion will hold its first-ever event in Moscow, Russia, at the VTB Arena and that the historic card will be headlined by the greatest heavyweight mixed martial artist of all-time, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (39-6, 1 NC).

Emelianenko’s opponent, along with additional matchups, and SHOWTIME telecast details will be announced in the coming weeks.

“I have had the pleasure of working alongside Fedor for 12 years and nine of his fights during his time with BELLATOR and STRIKEFORCE,” said BELLATOR President Scott Coker. “It’s an honor to bring him home to compete in front of his fans who have followed his entire career. In addition to Fedor, we will showcase BELLATOR’s deep roster of Russian talent and put together a historic card for our first trip to Russia on Oct. 23.”

Tickets for Fedor’s highly anticipated return home are on sale now and can be purchased at Kassir.ru.

Widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight in mixed martial arts history, Fedor Emelianenko returns to the BELLATOR cage for the first time since his dominant first-round TKO victory over Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in 2019. With an illustrious career that has seen him earn 30 stoppages in his 39 victories over legendary opposition, the former PRIDE FC Heavyweight World Champion will be fighting in his home country of Russia for the first time in five years. A four-time combat sambo world champion, “The Last Emperor” put together an insane eight-year unbeaten streak on his way to becoming an international MMA icon. Emelianenko has established Team Fedor, which features several top Russian fighters including BELLATOR’s Light Heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov and Valentin Moldavsky, who is fighting for the interim heavyweight title tonight. Already proving to be a formidable head coach, with his last three victories coming by way of first-round finish, Fedor is looking to add another exciting chapter to his storied fighting career on October 23.

BELLATOR returns to action later this evening as Team Fedor’s Valentin Moldavsky (10-1) vies for the Interim Heavyweight Championship against No. 1 ranked Tim Johnson (15-6) at BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky. Tonight’s event will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT in America and live on OKKO Sport in Russia.

Updated BELLATOR: Moscow Card:

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (39-6, 1 NC) vs. TBA

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*Card subject to change.

Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.

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About BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. In the United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, home to the world’s premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.

Real Farm Gold trailer released

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands – 24 June 2021 – With a brand new trailer, Farming experience Real Farm – Gold Edition launched today for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Steam and Epic Games Store as a free update for existing owners. The Gold Edition includes countless fixes and improvements as well as all previously released DLC. Steam users also receive the game’s Original Soundtrack with this Gold Edition.

Take home the gold
The new trailer dropped by SOEDESCO today focuses on the narrative of the game. Players start out with nothing in career mode and will have to work jobs for other farmers to work their way up to ultimately buy their own farm, equipment and vehicles for both work and leisure to ‘take home the gold’. For players who would rather jump right into farming and managing their farm there’s free mode, which starts players out with everything they need to get right into it.
Real Farm tractor game

HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHTS ADDED TO MAIN CARD OF BELLATOR 262

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TYRELL FORTUNE-MATT MITRIONE AND LINTON VASSELL-MARCELO GOLM CONFIRMED FOR SHOWTIME BROADCAST.

LOS ANGELES – The slate of action scheduled for BELLATOR 262 on Friday, July 16 continues to grow with the addition of five must-see contests. 

Two heavyweight fights have been added to the main card of BELLATOR 262, when No. 5 ranked heavyweight Tyrell Fortune (10-1, 1 NC) meets the always-exciting No. 7 ranked Matt Mitrione (13-8, 1 NC) and former title challenger #4-Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC) welcomes Brazil’s Marcelo Golm (8-3) to the BELLATOR cage. 

The main event of BELLATOR 262 features undefeated 125-pound world champion Juliana Velasquez (11-0) making the first defense of her title against BELLATOR Kickboxing’s Flyweight World Champion and No. 4 ranked Denise Kielholtz (6-2). The card emanates from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. and airs live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. 

The preliminary portion of BELLATOR MMA 262 has three confirmed tilts, with the news that former featherweight title challenger #2-Arlene Blencowe (13-8) welcomes Dayana Silva (9-6) to the fray, heavyweight sluggers Ronny Markes (19-8) and Said Sowma (6-2) go to battle, and a featherweight bout pitting Johnny Soto (4-1) against Adil Benjilany (5-3, 1 NC) is now official. All the preliminary action begins at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT and will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.  

At one time best known for his collegiate wrestling prowess, Tyrell Fortune has vastly improved his striking as his budding professional MMA career has progressed, earning knockouts with his fists in six of his ten victories. Currently ranked in the top five of BELLATOR’s heavyweight division, Mitrione poses the stiffest test yet for the 30-year-old Arizona resident when he competes on the main card of BELLATOR 262. 

Entering the BELLATOR cage for the ninth time since signing with the promotion in 2016, former New York Giants football star Matt Mitrione will look to defeat the man 12 years his junior when he returns to action on July 16. Known for his heavy-handed, in-your-face style, Mitrione will be making the walk for the first time in 2021, following a defeat at the hands of current interim heavyweight title challenger Tim Johnson last year. 

A former two-time light heavyweight title challenger, Linton Vassell recently returned to heavyweight where he has found immediate success, finishing both Ronny Markes and Sergei Kharitonov to solidify himself as the number four ranked big man in the division. A proud British fighter, “The Swarm” will be making his 15th promotional appearance at Bellator 262, averaging nearly two fights a year since signing with the Scott Coker-led company in 2013.  

A veteran of the UFC, 28-year-old Marcelo Golm inked a multi-fight contract with BELLATOR in April of this year. The Sao Paulo, Brazil native is currently riding a two-fight winning streak on the regional circuit, defeating D.J. Linderman by first-round TKO, and then submitting Brandon Hebert by second-round arm-triangle choke. With his upcoming booking against No. 4-ranked Vassell, it’s safe to say an emphatic victory will likely earn him top-ten ranking following his debut 

 

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BELLATOR MMA 262: Velasquez vs. KielholtzMain Card: 

SHOWTIME 

Friday, July 16 – 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT 

 

Flyweight World Title Main Event: C-Juliana Velasquez (11-0) vs. #4-Denise Kielholtz(6-2) 

Heavyweight Bout: #5Tyrell Fortune (10-1, 1 NC) vs. #7-Matt Mitrione (13-8, 1 NC) 

Heavyweight Bout: #4-Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC) vs. Marcelo Golm (8-3) 

 

Preliminary Card:  

BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV 

5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT 

 

Featherweight Bout: #2-Arlene Blencowe (13-8) vs. Dayana Silva (9-6) 

Heavyweight Bout: Ronny Markes (19-8) vs. Said Sowma (6-2) 

Featherweight Bout Johnny Soto (4-1) vs. Adil Benjilany (5-3, 1 NC) 

 

For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, visit BELLATOR.com. 

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