Maxim # 118, October 2007

<b>Features</b><br>
72 Erica Durance<br>
Tile star of <em>Smallville</em> explains why she's the hottest Lois Lane ever
and talks about making the journey from Canadian farm girl all the way to alleged
nudist.<br>
92 America's Toughest Cities<br>
We came up with a formula that factors in everything from marines and smokers
to tattoo parlors and kung fu studios to determine once and for all what the
10 hardest towns in the U.S. are. Check if your community managed to make the
cut.<br>
88 Kimbo Slice<br>
Millions of online viewers have seen him obliterate rivals in bareknuckle brawls.
Now he's taken out an ex-heavyweight champ. Immune to pain and in his prime,
Kimbo Slice is simply the toughest man in America.<br>
94 Top 20 Movie Badasses<br>
<em>Maxim</em> counts down the fiercest bastards ever on the big screen.<br>
106 Kid Rock<br>
Back with Rock and Roll Jesus, he sounds off on Pam, groupies, and how he'd
handle Iraq.<br>
80 Fight Like a Man!<br>
UFC stars Randy Couture, Rich Franklin, Chuck Liddell, and Jason Lambert teach
moves that make them the most feared men on the planet. Enter the Octagon.<br>
110 The Wolf of Wall Street<br>
Jordan Belfort founded his investment banking firm from a used-car dealership
closet. It would bring him untold millions and the full attention of the FBI.<br>
98 Hot TV '07<br>
What do <em>The Hills</em>, <em>Prison Break</em>,<em> Not Another High School
Show</em>, and <em>Dancing With the Stars</em> have in common? They each feature
seriously stunning starlets who will cause you to put that novel down immediately.
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118 Heartbreak Kids<br>
The stunning Malin Akerman, the gorgeous Michelle Monaghan, and the adorable
Ben Stiller reveal all about the funniest (and raunchiest) comedy of 2007.</p>
<p><b>Regulars</b><br>
<b>Ask Maxim</b><br>
17 The Turbo Ab Routine<br>
Learn a better way than sit-ups.<br>
18 Inside an NFL Pileup<br>
Vile ways to force a fumble.<br>
20 The Cure for Hiccups<br>
Your nightmare's almost over.<br>
<b>Informer</b><br>
24 The Big Picture<br>
Behold beach volleyball babes.<br>
27 Spotlight: Jaime Pressly<br>
Meet one magnificent mommy.<br>
28 Movies, Games, Music<br>
Get set for the return of <em>Halo</em>.<br>
36 24 Hours: Masi Oka<br>
Hear from our favorite Hero.<br>
38 The Weekender: Thailand<br>
<b>Expert</b><br>
NASCAR Driving Tips<br>
Driver Martin Truex Jr. teaches you how to handle the highways.<br>
62 Bobby Flay: Salmon<br>
A little fish, a little salsa, and a seriously impressed girlfriend.<br>
64 Ask Jim Cramer<br>
The Mad Money host wants you to share the wealth (how nice!).<br>
67 Sex Cipher<br>
Wondering about a sex dream? Dr. Sari Locker cracks the code.<br>
68 Write Your Will<br>
Because your dog should be properly provided for.<br>
<b>Upgrade</b><br>
50 XV Motorsports Supercar<br>
See why a 1971 Dodge Challenger turned high-tech becomes one mean machine.<br>
52 Performance Tires<br>
From Nittos to Michelin Pilots, discover the ultimate in rubber.<br>
54 Best in Boards<br>
Whether it's the Arbor Bamboo Blunt or the Rayne Vice, we have the longboards
for that special man who knows how to roll.<br>
56 The Camcorder Collection<br>
The Canon HV20, JVC Everio GZ-HD7, and Sony HDR-SR5 will make every shutterbug
feel like they've become a Scorsese.<br>
<b>Fashion</b><br>
125 The French Connection<br>
The legendary director William Friedkin re-creates his Oscar- winning crime
classic.<br>
134 The Smell of Fall<br>
Eight new colognes just for you.<br>
<b>Heat</b><br>
.136 Dump Your Girl for Me<br>
Are you a take-charge man? Then you need to meet Agne.<br>
139 Sexy in Public<br>
Minxy motorists Anna and -Minta are both ready to go for a ride.<br>
141 Show Us Your...<br>
Abby and Shantel are two sides of one seriously sensual coin.