Top 10 Tallest Players in NBA History

Here are the 10 tallest men to play the game of basketball in the NBA. Some are lucky to be here just for their height and are hardly known to anyone not deeply involved with basketball, while others completed a very respectful and successful career in the NBA.

8. Ralph Sampson, 7′ 4” (2.24 meters) -Tied
NBA career length: 9 seasons (1983-1992)
Ralph Sampson to this day is still considered one of the greatest players in the college level, leaving Virginia with 3(!!!) Naismith national player of the year awards. He was expected to dominate the game once becoming pro and hyped as being an heir to Chamberlain and Russel. He started out pretty well, winning Rookie of the year award for the 83-84 season after being picked 1st by the Rockets in the 1983 draft. The 1984 draft added the Rockets with another big man phenom, Hakeem Olajuwon. The two were nicknamed “The twin towers” and enjoyed a fruitful partnership their first 2 seasons together, reaching the NBA finals in 1986, losing to the Boston Celtics.
 

8. Rik Smits, 7′ 4” (2.24 meters)- Tied
NBA Career length: 12 seasons (1988-2000)
The Dunkin’ Dutchman played his entire NBA career for the Indiana Pacers and is still one of the all-time fan favorites there. He was drafted by the Pacers in the 1988 draft coming out of Marist College as the no.2 overall pick. Despite starting his first season as back up for Steve Stipanovich he took over as starting center after Stipanovich ended his career with a terrible injury. Smits took the chance with both hands and ended up on the All-Rookie first team that year, which was followed by a solid and successful career in which Smits scored in double figures each season he played, 95-96 being his best when he averaged 18.5 points per game
 

8. Mark Eaton, 7′ 4” (2.24 meters)- Tied
NBA career length: 11 seasons (1982-1993)
It’s probably a freak accident that Eaton got to play in the NBA. He preferred Water Polo to Basketball during high school and served as auto mechanic for a few years after high school, only to be discovered by an assistant coach from Cypress Junior College. He played there before transferring to UCLA where he received very little playing time.
 

5. Slavko Vranes, 7’5", (2.26 meters) - Tied
NBA career length: 1 season
Vranes probably suffered from being so tall at such a young age, cause people actually expected him to be as good as he is tall. At 18 was already snatched by Turkish giant Efes Pilsen but was moved around until the Knicks (of course) saw some sort of potential in him and decided to pick him in the 2nd round of the 2003 draft. He didn’t get to play for the Knicks and was signed by the Portland Trailblazers, only to play one game for the team before his NBA career came to an end. Since he has moved back to Europe, playing for Partizan Belgrade currently in Serbian League and the Euroleague. NBA career stats: 1 season, 1 game, 3 minutes, 1 missed field goal, 1 personal foul. Competes with Lauderdale for the worst player on this list.

5. Pavel Podkolzin, 7’5, (2.26 meters) - Tied
The 21 overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft, Podkolzin amassed a total of six NBA games, scoring 4 points, playing for the Dallas Mavericks. Since then, it’s been the Russian League for him.

5. Chuck Nevitt, 7’5, (2.26 meters) - Tied
NBA career length: 1982-1994 (12 seasons)
There’s an old basketball saying by Red Auerbach which said “You can’t teach height” and that’s pretty much the story about Chuck Nevitt. He was in and out of the league, he was on and off teams. He got to play for the Lakers, Bulls, Pistons, Rockets and Spurs and even got to be on the 1985 Lakers championship squad. If you add up his career minutes played total you get 18 total games played. He never played more than 43 games in one season, about half an NBA season. At least he got to be around some true legends.

3. Shawn Bradley, 7′ 6” (2.29 meters) - Tied
NBA career length: 12 seasons.
Bradley got picked no.2 in the 1993 draft by the 76′ers and that probably hurt the beginning of his career, as he was expected to be a savior of a sick franchise at the time. Bradley, like Eaton was a great shot blocker but wasn’t as big as Eaton, thus suffering against strong inside men. Bradley was notorious for picking up fouls very quickly which limited his playing time. Only after moving to Dallas in 1997 it seemed Bradley was picking up and really getting comfortable with the NBA game, but after a few seasons, like every tall and lanky player, injuries started mounting up on his back and legs and his playing time and availability slowly started diminishing until he eventually retired after 2004-2005 season.

3. Yao Ming, 7′ 6” (2.29 meters) - Tied
NBA career length: 8 seasons
Recently retired, Ming hardly played any basketball after going down in the 2009 NBA playoffs against the LA Lakers. Heading up to the 2011-2012 season, Ming announced his retirement, sparking debated about his eligibility regarding the NBA hall of fame. Probably the most talented offensive player on this list, Ming, while certainly a game changer in terms of spreading NBA popularity across the globe, didn’t do enough in eight seasons with the Rockets to claim a berth in the Hall of Fame, in my opinion.

1. Gheorghe Muresan, 7′ 7” (2.31 meters) - Tied
NBA career length: 6 seasons
He shares the title of the NBA’s tallest player ever with Sudanese born Manute Bol. Muresan, born in Romania has a pituitary disorder that is the cause for his great height. After playing for Cluj University he moved to France to play for Pau-Orthez, where he caught the eye of NBA scouts, and in the 1993 draft was picked by the Washington Bullets (Wizards today). Despite a promising start, injuries plagued his rookie season.
 

1. Manute Bol, 7′ 7” (2.31 meters) - Tied
NBA career length: 10 seasons (1985-1994)
Together with Romanian giant Manute Bol is the tallest player to play in the NBA, and one of the nicest and popular among fans and teammates. Manute Bol had a tough time before starting his NBA career, being declared ineligible to play after being picked in the 1983 draft. It took him another 2 years before finally making it, being picked in 1985 draft by the Washington Bullets.


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Top 10 Cities with the World’s Best Looking Men 2013

Well, it’s that time again. Last year we released our inaugural list of cities with the world’s most handsome men and our readers went crazy. This year’s ranking promises to be even better, as our travel writer has literally scoured the globe in search of the world’s best looking men. So without further ado, here is our list of the cities with the world’s hottest guys. As always, feel free to leave your comments below.

10. Dublin, Ireland
Originally a Viking city, Dublin isn’t short of hardy fellas to carry your sack of potatoes. Rugged, stubbled and mischievous, a cheeky Irish lad could be great fun to share a pint of Guinness. But brawn aside, they’re renowned for their sensitive side too. Just think about crooning Dublin boy band, Boyzone. And they ain’t too hard on the eyes either – yes, Colin Farrell, we’re talking about you.

9. Seoul, South Korea
Korean food, K-pop (Korean pop music) and K-drama (Korean television dramas) have taken the world by storm in recent years, catalyzing an appropriate fascination with the male stars of the genres. South Korean actor, Kwon Sang-woo, is one such hottie whose good looks and chiseled abs have not gone unnoticed. Part of the mom-zzang (slang for great body) movement, a spot of Googling will yield a good few shirtless pictures of this hunky star.

8. Cannes, France
Holiday home to the rich and famous, you’ll see plenty of TV-worthy bodies strolling down the city’s famous Promenade de la Croisette. Countless international celebs take to Cannes for their holidays to soak up the sun’s rays on impressive yachts. And the locals aren’t too bad either. Whatever the reason – be it the glitz and glamour of the celebrity imports, or Cannes’ ample annual sunshine – the locals more than compete with their superstar visitors in the hotness stakes.

7. Quezon City, Philippines
Pristine beaches and sparkling waters make up this sprawling Asian archipelago. Picture-perfect islands numbering in the thousands draw in hoards of holidaymakers to the Philippines each year for fun in the sun. And with weather this hot it should come as little surprise that the men of Philippines have some head-turning beach bodies to match. Their reputed romantic side and gloriously tanned skin doesn’t hurt either. Just check out much-loved Filipino actor Dingdong Dantes. But though Quezon City is a few miles from the coast (it’s near Manila), it is the hometown of Dingdong Dantes and the hub for much of the Philippines’ entertainment industry, which gives credence to its nickname “City of the Stars.”

6. Freetown, Sierra Leone
The largest city in Sierra Leone, Freetown is home to hunky Mr. Africa International 2012 winner, Adonis O’Holi. Posed for his competition snaps with oiled up muscles that would make The Rock shake in his army boots, you can certainly see how he nabbed the title. And you know what they say: once you go to Freetown, you never go back. Or something like that.

5. San Juan, Puerto Rico
Located in the north east of the Caribbean, San Juan, Puerto Rico is part of the tropical archipelago that includes Cuba, Hispaniola and Jamaica. The men of Puerto Rico are famed for their tanned skin, dark eyes and passionate bedroom antics. And as San Juan’s’s a historical port town, visitors can find countless sightseeing tours to fill their days. But if you’d prefer a more personal tour, you could always get a local Puerto Rican to show you around.

4. Miami, United States
What’s not to like about Miami? There’s sun, sea, sand and, oh yes, super-hot guys. It’s also a land of fancy hotels, flash cars and a dash of crime – providing ample material for the ever-popular television show, CSI Miami. Whilst vanity may not be the key to happiness, it certainly makes for some very good-looking men. You’ll find these toned and tanned male specimens at all good Miami beaches, tanning salons and mirrors.

3. Istanbul, Turkey
Steeped in culture, this historical city gets a lot of architectural tourism, as visitors can feast their eyes upon archaeological ruins, the Grand Bazaar, and, of course, the Hagia Sophia. But don’t forget the human eye candy too – the other Turkish delight. Although Turks are typically hazel eyed with dark hair, those from the north can also have much lighter features. Men from Istanbul generally fall into the former category, and if you need any convincing as to whether that’s a winning formula, just take a look at smoldering Istanbulite model, Mehmet Akif Alakurt.

2. Madrid, Spain
Home to bullfighters, flamenco and Real Madrid CF, Spain’s capital city has a lot to offer in the way of culture. And smooth, suave and very sexy, the men are nothing to scoff at either. Just take Enrique Iglesias as an example. Having been called the “King of Latin Pop” and the “King of Dance,” he has also won the “Sexiest Singer Alive” award numerous times. And although he’s engaged to Anna Kournikova, Enrique can be our hero any day.

1. Havana, Cuba
Talk about tall, dark and handsome: Cuban men cover all bases. With golden skin, dark eyes and a rich, exotic accent, these Latin lovers are number one on our list. And what’s more, this beautiful Caribbean island just happens to be one of the world’s top vacation spots too. Famous for its beaches and rum-based cocktails, Havana could be the perfect spot for a steamy holiday romance. Our apologies to the American ladies who will have to give this island a miss, but at least there’s always Puerto Rico.
Source: www.travelersdigest.com

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Top 10 World's Most Populous Countries 2013

Population never decreases. The total population of the world is over 7 billion this year 2013 according to the estimate of the United States Census Bureau, a government agency that provides quality data of population and economy. With over 7 billion people living in the world, we gathered the Top 20 Most Populated Countries in the World in 2013 according to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) 2013 ranking. China remains the most populated country in the world with over 1.35 billion people living in the country which represents 19% of the total world population.

Top 10 Most Populated Countries in the World (year 2013) according to CIA:

10. Japan - 127,253,075
Japan is an island nation located in eastern Asia in the Pacific Ocean to the east of China, Russia, North Korea and South Korea. It is an archipelago that is made up of over 6,500 islands, the largest of which are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. Japan is one of the world's largest countries by population and it has one of the world's largest economies.
 

9. Russia - 142,500,482
Under Peter I (ruled 1682-1725), Russian hegemony was extended to the Baltic Sea and the country became the Russian Empire. During the 19th century, more territorial acquisitions for Russia were made in Europe and Asia. Defeat in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05 contributed to the Revolution of 1905, which resulted in the formation of a parliament and other reforms. Repeated devastating defeats of the Russian army in World War I led to widespread rioting in the major cities of the Russian Empire and to the overthrow in 1917 of the imperial household. The Communists under Vladimir Lenin seized power soon after and formed the USSR. The brutal rule of Joseph (Iosif) Stalin (1928-53) strengthened Communist rule and Russian dominance of the Soviet Union at a cost of tens of millions of lives.


8. Bangladesh - 163,654,860
Europeans began to set up trading posts in the area of Bangladesh in the 16th century; eventually the British came to dominate the region and it became part of British India. In 1947, West Pakistan and East Bengal (both primarily Muslim) separated from India (largely Hindu) and jointly became the new country of Pakistan. East Bengal became East Pakistan in 1955, but the awkward arrangement of a two-part country with its territorial units separated by 1,600 km left the Bengalis marginalized and dissatisfied. East Pakistan seceded from its union with West Pakistan in 1971 and was renamed Bangladesh


7. Nigeria - 174,507,539
Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. The president faces the daunting task of rebuilding a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy. In addition, the OBASANJO administration must defuse longstanding ethnic and religious tensions, if it is to build a sound foundation for economic growth and political stability. Despite some irregularities, the April 2003 elections marked the first civilian transfer of power in Nigeria's history.


6. Pakistan - 193,238,868
The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world and dating back at least 5,000 years, spread over much of what is presently Pakistan. During the second millennium B.C., remnants of this culture fused with the migrating Indo-Aryan peoples. The area underwent successive invasions in subsequent centuries from the Persians, Greeks, Scythians, Arabs (who brought Islam), Afghans, and Turks. The Mughal Empire flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries; the British came to dominate the region in the 18th century. The separation in 1947 of British India into the Muslim state of Pakistan (with West and East sections) and largely Hindu India was never satisfactorily resolved, and India and Pakistan fought two wars - in 1947-48 and 1965 - over the disputed Kashmir territory.
 

5. Brazil - 201,009,622
Following more than three centuries under Portuguese rule, Brazil peacefully gained its independence in 1822, maintaining a monarchical system of government until the abolition of slavery in 1888 and the subsequent proclamation of a republic by the military in 1889. Brazilian coffee exporters politically dominated the country until populist leader Getulio Vargas rose to power in 1930. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil underwent more than half a century of populist and military government until 1985, when the military regime peacefully ceded power to civilian rulers.


4. Indonesia - 251,160,124
Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago with 13,677 islands (6,000 of which are inhabited). Indonesia has a long history of political and economic instability and has only recently begun to grow more secure in those areas. Today Indonesia is a growing tourist hotspot because of its tropical landscape in places such as Bali.
 

3. United States - 316,668,567
Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original 13 as the nation expanded across the North American continent and acquired a number of overseas possessions. The two most traumatic experiences in the nation's history were the Civil War (1861-65), in which a northern Union of states defeated a secessionist Confederacy of 11 southern slave states, and the Great Depression of the 1930s, an economic downturn during which about a quarter of the labor force lost its jobs. Buoyed by victories in World Wars I and II and the end of the Cold War in 1991, the US remains the world's most powerful nation state.
 

 2. India - 1,220,800,359
The Indus Valley civilization, one of the world's oldest, flourished during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE and extended into northwestern India. Aryan tribes from the northwest infiltrated onto the Indian subcontinent about 1500 BCE; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. The Maurya Empire of the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE - which reached its zenith under Ashoka - united much of South Asia. The Golden Age ushered in by the Gupta dynasty (4th to 6th centuries CE) saw a flowering of Indian science, art, and culture. Arab incursions starting in the 8th century and Turkic in the 12th were followed by those of European traders, beginning in the late 15th century. By the 19th century, Britain had assumed political control of virtually all Indian lands. Indian armed forces in the British army played a vital role in both World Wars.


1. China - 1,349,585,838
For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, China was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. After World War II, the Chinese Communists under Mao Zedong established an autocratic socialist system that, while ensuring China's sovereignty, imposed strict controls over everyday life and cost the lives of tens of millions of people. After 1978, Mao's successor Deng Xiaoping and other leaders focused on market-oriented economic development and by 2000 output had quadrupled in China. For much of the Chinese population, living standards have improved dramatically and the room for personal choice has expanded, yet political controls remain tight. China since the early 1990s has increased its global outreach and participation in international organizations.


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Top 10 Short-Lived Celebrity Marriages

10. Renée Zellweger and Kenny Chesney, 225 Days
Renée Zellweger once thought Kenny Chesney's tractor was sexy. The pair, who wed in May 2005, tied the knot on the Caribbean island of St. John a mere four months after they met at a tsunami-relief event. But like their brief courtship, their marriage quickly ended — four months later, the pair announced plans for an annulment, with Zellweger citing "fraud" as the reason for the split. The fraud claim sparked rumors about Chesney's sexuality, which Zellweger assuaged by explaining that the term was "simply legal language and not a reflection of Kenny's character." It is the only marriage for either thus far.

9. Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd, 218 Days
Years before her recent split with Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez spent a brief seven months married to professional dancer and choreographer Cris Judd. The two met when Judd was hired to perform in her music video for "Love Don't Cost a Thing." (Wonder if Lopez is singing the same tune after three divorce settlements?) The pair got engaged only a few months after Lopez broke off her three-year relationship with Puff Daddy. Married in September 2001, the couple called it quits by June of the following year.

8. Elizabeth Taylor and Conrad "Nicky" Hilton, 205 Days
It was a match made in Hollywood heaven, which is why, of course, it could never last. Movie star Elizabeth Taylor and hotel magnate Conrad "Nicky" Hilton tied the knot on May 6, 1950, in a lavish ceremony that was the first, and perhaps the most traditional, of the starlet's eight weddings to seven husbands (she married Richard Burton twice). Taylor was only 18 when she said "I do" to 24-year-old Hilton, but after only 205 days of marriage — three months of which were spent cruising Europe on their honeymoon — it was obvious that their union lacked wedded bliss.

7. Drew Barrymore and Tom Green, 163 Days
In 2000, Drew Barrymore and Tom Green enjoyed teasing the American public about their impending wedding date — even going as far as to stage a Saturday Night Live stunt to get the country clamoring for the real thing. But in the end, the Hollywood couple enjoyed the thought of marriage much more than the action. Their yearlong engagement far outlasted the couple's nuptials, and the July 2001 wedding was quickly followed by Christmas divorce papers.

6. Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock, 122 Days
One would think that a booze-filled wedding on a yacht in St.-Tropez would be the secret to lasting happiness, but Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock proved that despite their tropical nuptials, marriage isn't always smooth sailing. After an on-and-off romance from 2001 to '03, the couple rekindled their relationship in early July 2006. A few weeks later, they married in true rock-star style with Anderson in a white string bikini and Rock in a white T-shirt and baseball cap.

5. Nicolas Cage and Lisa Marie Presley, 107 Days
The King of Rock 'n' Roll's only daughter met Hollywood heavyweight Nicolas Cage at Johnny Ramone's birthday party in 2000, sparking a romance that just couldn't be sedated, despite its on-again, off-again status over the next two years. Those pesky breakup rumors were shattered, however, when the couple married in a lavish Hawaii ceremony in August 2002. But by November, lovey-dovey headlines had soured, and Cage slapped Presley with divorce papers, noting that they "shouldn't have been married in the first place."

4. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, 72 Days
A mere 72 days after their much hyped and überpricey nuptials, Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from her NBA-player husband Kris Humphries. The couple, who dated for six months prior to getting engaged, chronicled their rocky courtship on the E! show Keeping Up with the Kardashians and their dramatic wedding in a two-day special, Kim's Fairytale Wedding.

3. Mario Lopez and Ali Landry, 18 Days
Baby-faced Saved by the Bell star Mario Lopez married model and actress Ali Landry in April 2004, but the marriage ended before the honeymoon could even begin. The couple annulled their union after only two weeks, when Landry discovered that Lopez had been unfaithful throughout their nearly six-year courtship. Both have since moved on and have children with their respective partners.


2. Dennis Rodman and Carmen Electra, 9 Days
There are bad decisions and worse decisions, and then there are Dennis Rodman's decisions. The seven-time NBA rebounding champion, who helped the Chicago Bulls win five titles, wore a wedding dress to a book signing for the release of his 1996 autobiography. Much like his eye-catching fashion choices, when Rodman married Baywatch beauty Carmen Electra in a 7 a.m. Las Vegas ceremony in 1998, the news turned a few heads. His publicist questioned the legality of the marriage, saying Rodman may have been "deeply intoxicated" at the time. For their part, the couple said their love was legit — until nine days later, when they filed for an annulment.

1. Britney Spears and Jason Alexander, 2 Days
Before the rehab stints, the head shaving and the court hearings, Britney Spears was America's pop princess. The virginal Southern sweetheart played into her public perception for nearly 10 years, until drugs, alcohol and a sudden disregard for reality sent her tumbling off her industry-fashioned pedestal. After a public breakup with Pop Charming, 'N Sync's Justin Timberlake, Spears' first highly public mishap was her 2004 marriage to childhood friend Jason Alexander in Las Vegas, a "till death do us part" that lasted all of 55 hours.

Top 10 Sexiest Female Athletes for 2013

Here's the 10 to 1 countdown of the Top 10 Sexiest Female Athletes for 2013

10. Agnieszka Radwanska — Tennis
She might not be as well-known as Serena or Sharapova, but this Polish babe is quietly making waves on the pro tennis circuit. Radwanska is currently ranked number four in the world—and we have a feeling she’ll be moving on up to the top spot in no time.

9. Kaylyn Kyle — Soccer
If we didn’t know any better, we’d probably assume Kaylyn Kyle was a Playboy Playmate. But as it turns out, she’s a Canadian-born soccer player who stuns both on the field and off. Tip: This blonde-haired, blue-eyed babe recently left the Vancouver Whitecaps to join Seattle Reign FC, so you might want to start tuning into U.S. women’s soccer more regularly.

8. Aimee Fuller — Snowboarding
Aimee Fuller is the quintessential girl next door—if the girl next door just happened to be a ridiculously talented snowboarder. This past year, the fearless Fuller was one of the first women to land a double backflip on the slopes. When she’s not busy being super hot, she’s gearing up for a spot on the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. No big deal.

7. Alana Blanchard — Surfing
With a body like Blanchard’s, it’s no wonder she juggles careers as both a professional surfer and a bikini model. She snagged the second place spot during this summer’s Movistar Women’s Pro in Peru, but what we love most about her isn’t her surfing skills. It’s the smoking hot photos she routinely uploads to her Twitter feed.

6. Alissa Czisny — Figure Skating
Two-time U.S. champion figure skater Alissa Czisny has her eye on the 2014 Winter Olympic Games—and we have our eye on Alissa. The only problem? The brunette bombshell recently dislocated a hip. Perhaps we should volunteer to nurse her back to health?

5. Sydney Leroux — Soccer
Leroux was the youngest member of the U.S. Women's Soccer team at the London Olympics and managed to break the world record for number of goals from a substitute player: Sydney scored 10. She’s a Canadian-born cutie, but don’t be fooled—the feisty forward can kick your ass. She’s been referred to as one of the most dangerous attackers in the game.

4. Sydnee Michaels — Golf
We certainly wouldn’t associate golf with hot women, but that all changes when it comes to Sydnee Michaels. She’s the former Futures Tour Rookie of the Year, and has since joined the ranks of the LPGA. At the age of 24, we can only imagine there’s more to come from this gorgeous golfer—and we’ll be watching her the whole way.

3. Sage Erickson — Surfing
With blonde hair and blue eyes, Erickson is the California girl of your dreams. After a rocky season in early 2012, the 22-year-old surfer came back with a vengeance at the end of last year, and now holds the top spot in the Association of Pro Surfers Women’s World Ranking. Pretty but with a lot of fight—we sure like that in a woman, don't you?

2. Victoria Azarenka — Tennis
At just 22 years old, Azarenka won the 2012 Australian Open, and this year she’s on par to maintain her reputation as one of the top-ranked players in the world. There aren’t many women this sexy who can give Serena Williams a run for her money.

1. Tia Norfleet — Racing
Whether you’re a NASCAR guy or not, you’ll be blown away by Tia. The daughter of NASCAR driver Bobby Norfleet, she’s the youngest—and first African American—female driver on the NASCAR circuit. Now if only that racing uniform was a bit more revealing...