Tito Ortiz Steps Down as Cris "Cyborg" Justino's Manager

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Appearing on AXS TV's Inside MMA, former UFC light heavyweight champion and current Bellator fighter (more or less) Tito Ortiz stated that his days as the manager of Cris "Cyborg" Justino are officially over. "I can live with [UFC president Dana White] not liking me but what I cant live with is Danausing me to hurt someone else," he said. "Ive taken abuse and maybe I deservedsome of it but Cris is a beautiful person and great athlete and doesntdeserve to be insulted like this."

He continued,

"I never said she would die if she made 135...we just repeated what the doctor said, that Cris shouldnt make a career at 135, we offered a 3 fight dealthey said no 7 fights or no deal...Regardless I wont stand in the way from the fans getting a fight theywant and I wont hold Cris back. So Im stepping down as Cris manager."

The news comes shortly after a media event where UFC president Dana White said that "Cyborg" looks like former Pride champion Wanderlei Silva.The development is interesting, but the question is if it will translate into an increased likelihood of the former Strikeforce women's featherweight champion.

Without a doubt, Justino (formerly known by her married name, Cris "Cyborg" Santos) is one of the greatest female fighters in MMA and can be easily regarded as the best on the planet. Fans and media alike have clamored for a matchup between Justino and UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey for years now (our own Jonathan Snowden discussed the idea in-depth here).

Ortiz speculates his presence is what is holding up a potential stint in the UFC for "Cyborg," but that may or may not be true. In addition to the possibility that Ortiz is attempting to save face after being fired, the UFC does not benefit from having Justino for anything less than the remainder of her career.

A one-and-done fight with Rousey is a terrible idea for the promotion. Should Rousey lose, it does nothing more than hurt her potential earning power for Zuffa. Even if she signed on for three fights at 135 pounds as Ortiz mentioned, having a champion for such a brief time is not a wonderful thought for White.

Only time will tell if this development will pay off for Justino, the UFC or fans.

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Virginia’s Beaches – Virginia Is For Lovers

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Virginia Beach's well-maintained beaches are free. Lifeguards are on duty from mid-May through mid-September. Vendors scattered along the oceanfront cater to the good life by renting umbrellas, boogie boards and sling-back chairs.

Virginia Beach attractions include the Virginia Beach Ocean Breeze Waterpark and the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center.

Most of the city's visitors are drawn to the 3-mile oceanfront Boardwalk, where numerous hotels and restaurants overlook the beach. Many free, family oriented events take place every weekend from late spring to early fall, such as the Boardwalk Art Show & Festival and Sandstock: A Blast from the Past.

Visitors can rent bikes, tandems and roller blades or bring their own. Other biking and hiking trails can be enjoyed at First Landing State Park, which winds through the wetlands and along Broad Bay.

Some secluded beaches in the area include the North End and Sandbridge to the south, where large oceanfront houses are both owner-occupied and rented by the week. Vacation homes and rentals.

The 8,000-acre Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge harbors an amazing collection of animals. Five miles beyond the refuge is False Cape State Park, a remote oasis along the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can board a tram at Little Island Park in Sandbridge and ride to the park, which is open from Memorial Day through October.

Other attractions at Virginia Beach include Mount Trashmore Park, the Cape Henry Lighthouses and the Old Coast Guard Station.

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Thai beaches an exotic spring-break alternative – Sun, 16 Feb 2014 PST

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KOH PHANGAN, Thailand A trip sampling the diversity of Southeast Asian destinations can take you from the sleek modernity of Singapore to the ancient temples of Cambodias Angkor Wat. And then there are the beaches of Thailand: relaxing, beautiful, and for the adventurous spring-breaker, a lot more exotic than Miami. Thai beaches offer gorgeous stretches of sand, water sports, nearby outdoor activities and cheap food anddrink.

Off the Andaman Sea are famed Phuket and Koh Phi Phi, which rose to international prominence after being featured in the Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach, but the beaches along the Gulf

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KOH PHANGAN, Thailand A trip sampling the diversity of Southeast Asian destinations can take you from the sleek modernity of Singapore to the ancient temples of Cambodias Angkor Wat. And then there are the beaches of Thailand: relaxing, beautiful, and for the adventurous spring-breaker, a lot more exotic than Miami. Thai beaches offer gorgeous stretches of sand, water sports, nearby outdoor activities and cheap food anddrink.

Off the Andaman Sea are famed Phuket and Koh Phi Phi, which rose to international prominence after being featured in the Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach, but the beaches along the Gulf of Thailand have an equally renowned trio of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. Each of these has its own charms and attractions, and regular boat service makes it easy to travel among them. All three have fantastic party scenes, as well and while not traditional spring-break destinations, American college kids would certainly feel at homethere.

As for the recent political unrest in Thailand, tourist numbers at the beaches were down midwinter as some visitors canceled trips, but those who went ahead found the islands as lovely and as much fun as ever. And due to cancelations, some hotels are even willing to negotiate roomrates.

This is the main transport center for the islands, with a fancy airport it even includes its own Park Avenue with designer shops and built-up infrastructure. While the island boasts gorgeous beaches all over its coasts, head to Chaweng Beach for a proper spring-break vibe. The beach is dotted with hotels for all budgets, open-air massage parlors where you can get an hour-long treatment for less than $10, and vendors peddling everything from corn on the cob and pineapple to beachwear and decorative woodenkeepsakes.

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The irresistable lure of Thai beaches

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TICKS ALL THE BOXES: Why not lie back in a shaded hammock on the stunning Koh Samui.

A trip sampling the diversity of Southeast Asian destinations can take you from the sleek modernity of Singapore to the ancient temples of Cambodia's Angkor Wat.

And then there are the beaches of Thailand: relaxing, beautiful, and for the adventurous holiday-maker, a lot more exotic than Miami.

Thai beaches offer gorgeous stretches of sand, water sports, nearby outdoor activities and cheap food and drink.

Off the Andaman Sea are Phuket and Koh Phi Phi, which rose to international prominence after being featured in the Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach.

But there are also the renowned beaches along the Gulf of Thailand - Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.

Each of these has its own charms and attractions, and regular boat services make it easy to travel to them.

All three also have fantastic party scenes.

KOH SAMUI

This is the main transport centre for the islands, with a fancy airport.

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