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About 30 percent of heart attacks, strokes and deaths from heart disease can be prevented in people at high risk if they switch to a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits and vegetables, and even drink wine with meals, a large and rigorous new study has found. The findings, published on The New England Journal of Medicine’s Web site on Monday, were based on the first major clinical trial to measure the diet’s effect on heart risks. The magnitude of the diet’s benefits startled experts. The study ended early, after almost five years, because the results were so clear it was considered unethical to continue. The diet helped those following it even though they did not lose weight and most of them were already taking statins, or blood pressure or diabetes drugs to lower their heart disease risk. “Really impressive,” said Rachel Johnson, a professor of nutrition at the University of Vermont and a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association. “And the really important thing — the coolest thing — is that they used very meaningful endpoints. They did not look at risk factors like cholesterol or hypertension or weight. They looked at heart attacks and strokes and death. At the end of the day, that is what really matters.” Until now, evidence that the Mediterranean diet reduced the risk of heart disease was weak, based mostly on studies showing that people from Mediterranean countries seemed to have lower rates of heart disease — a pattern that could have been attributed to factors other than diet. For full article: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/26/health/mediterranean-diet-can-cut-heart-disease-study-finds.html?hp

About 30 percent of heart attacks, strokes and deaths from heart disease can be prevented in people at high risk if they switch to a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits and vegetables, and even drink wine with meals, a large and rigorous new study has found. The findings, published on The New England Journal of Medicines Web site on Monday, were based on the first major clinical trial to measure the diets effect on heart risks. The magnitude of the diets benefits startled experts. The study ended early, after almost five years, because the results were so clear it was considered unethical to continue. The diet helped those following it even though they did not lose weight and most of them were already taking statins, or blood pressure or diabetes drugs to lower their heart disease risk. Really impressive, said Rachel Johnson, a professor of nutrition at the University of Vermont and a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association. And the really important thing the coolest thing is that they used very meaningful endpoints. They did not look at risk factors like cholesterol or hypertension or weight. They looked at heart attacks and strokes and death. At the end of the day, that is what really matters. Until now, evidence that the Mediterranean diet reduced the risk of heart disease was weak, based mostly on studies showing that people from Mediterranean countries seemed to have lower rates of heart disease a pattern that could have been attributed to factors other than diet. For full article: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/26/health/mediterranean-diet-can-cut-heart-disease-study-finds.html?hp

That is your choice. But, it would seem to me that this being put to a vote would be what you wanted. You wanted a word not to be used. I did not believe that the word was offensive to anyone and asked for input. Now, you are offended by the post. Jeeze. There really is no winning is it?

Welcome Scottishguy!

What does this word "cuckold" mean? I thought you were in your 20's. Is that a word you commonly use?

LOL You are giving me ideas!

I have used this word for years in terms of my girlfriends who love hanging out with me. I call them my fag hags and I have even written articles about this. No one seems to take offense but recently, I think I have insulted some people with this term. Now, I am being told that it is highly offensive and the last thing I want to be is offensive so I'd love a discussion on the use of this word in context of a gay message board. Please let me know if this word offends you, upsets you or is blatantly insensitive of me.

My dear Lucky, I used Burly Top for you in this article and not little fairy. Jeeze. Why do you think of yourself as a little fairy? I meant that for me. Give me something. Give me a good cute name that is fun and cute and witty and I'll use it next time.

Budapest – The Sexcation Destination Going on vacation to check out the local culture can be a fun, enriching experience. I know because I did it once or twice and it was nice to have stories to take home to mom. But, let's face it - the most important thing for most of us when we go on vacation is to get our gay on and turn it into a sexcation. That's why, my little fairies, burly tops, terrific twinks and beautiful boy toys (but not fabulous fags as some are insulted with this word), this week we are going to take a journey to Budapest, the sexcation destination. Called “The Paris Of The East,” Budapest is actually two cities – Buda and Pest – on different sides of the Danube river. What's interesting is the Buda is very hilly, and Pest is almost completely flat. This means that you get different architecture and views depending on which city you stay in. Budapest is also the sex capital of the Western Hemisphere. Imagine Bangkok, but with even more prostitutes, go-go clubs, strip bars, etc. Well, not really more than Bangkok but if you have a taste for white meat as opposed to dark meat, you are in for a treat. People come here for sex tourism, and the city more than delivers. What you'll really like are the prices. Compared to any other city in Europe worth visiting, Budapest is incredibly inexpensive. So let's get to it so you can get down and dirty in Budapest – we know that your cockaholism needs to be sated! Be A Pest When you get to Budapest, you want to stay in Pest, not Buda. Buda is where the financial stuff in the city gets done; Pest is where people party and get laid. The city doesn't have an official gayborhood, but you'll find plenty of gay bars, saunas and clubs in Pest – which is essentially a 24-hour party town. It's not hard to find a gay bar here, and once you do you'll see the fliers for the other trendy gay bars, clubs and saunas – so use them as your guide point. You won't be disappointed. The Escort Scene The local joke is that Budapest is where prostitutes are made. And, it's true. More than half the male and female prostitutes in all of Europe were recruited and started out their careers in Budapest. Prostitution is completely legal here, and the escorts even have their own union. Because of the very high level of unemployment, prostitution is considered a respectable job that many young people of both genders enter into in record numbers. In other words, you've never been in a place with anywhere near as many escorts in it. You'll find the escorts everywhere you go – working the hotel bars, in the saunas, at the clubs, and even in the gay-friendly restaurants. You'll also see posters all around the city advertising various online escort services – again, male and female escorts. They are also some of the best escorts you'll find in all of Europe. They don't export their best ones to other countries, so you'll get the cream of the crop. Best of all, the male escorts are much less expensive than in other European cities – even cheaper than Prague, which has become somewhat pricey in recent years. Please, however - try to be a good guy and stick to escorts that are at least 18. Budapest has a well-deserved reputation for recruiting very young male and female escorts, and fucking a 14-year-old just isn't cool. The Baths Other than having more prostitutes per capita than the rest of Europe, Budapest is also known for their public baths. There are dozens of them scattered throughout Buda and Pest. These are not sex saunas; instead, they are literally places where you can go to get clean and steam yourself. They are often used by people in the morning before work in order to sweat off their hangovers. In fact, many of them will offer you a shot of vodka in the bath in the morning to help take the edge off. As a true Budapest experience, you should try out at least one bath; it's fun and cultural at the same time. When You Are Not Drinking And Fucking Booze and ass are the main reasons to see Budapest, but like any capital city there are some non-debauched things you can do here. (Why you'd want to, I'm not sure, but I guess you need something to tell your sister about!) So, let's take a look at some vanilla fun. The Royal Palace is by far the most popular tourist attraction. Built in the 1300s, it is pretty much what you imagine a royal palace looks like when you read Game Of Thrones. The Hunyadi Garden is great for a stroll, and the main fountain is beautiful – and full of coins that the locals toss in for luck. To get a good view of both Buda and Pest, head over to the Chain Bridge that connects the two over the river. Finally, the Parliament Building is considered one of the best examples of neo-Gothic architecture in the world. Get It Up For Your Sexcation! Ok, so now you know that Budapest is the deep, dark, sexy secret of Europe. So what's keeping you from cumming over? cc boytoy.com 2013

Thanks guys for this great information! I want to be sure I do things right. I'll take some money out via ATM but I am taking some cash down with me as I fly into Sao Paulo. Will I get a better exchange rate at the airport or in a money changer? If it is very little difference, I'll feel much safer at the airport.

I am still interested. I will be in Brazil for the month of March and not sure what will happen in April. But, I'll know more in a few weeks.

Performance by an actor in a leading role Daniel Day-Lewis in “Lincoln” Performance by an actor in a supporting role Christoph Waltz in “Django Unchained” Performance by an actress in a leading role Quvenzhané Wallis in “Beasts of the Southern Wild” Performance by an actress in a supporting role Anne Hathaway in “Les Misérables” Best animated feature film of the year “Wreck-It Ralph” Rich Moore Achievement in cinematography “Life of Pi” Claudio Miranda Achievement in costume design “Anna Karenina” Jacqueline Durran Achievement in directing “Beasts of the Southern Wild” Benh Zeitlin Best documentary feature “Searching for Sugar Man” Best documentary short subject “Redemption” Jon Alpert and Matthew O’Neill Achievement in film editing “Life of Pi” Tim Squyres Best foreign language film of the year “Amour” Austria Achievement in makeup and hairstyling “Les Misérables” Lisa Westcott and Julie Dartnell Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score) “Anna Karenina” Dario Marianelli Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song) “Suddenly” from “Les Misérables” Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg; Lyric by Herbert Kretzmer and Alain Boublil Best motion picture of the year “Beasts of the Southern Wild” Dan Janvey, Josh Penn and Michael Gottwald, Producers Achievement in production design “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” Production Design: Dan Hennah; Set Decoration: Ra Vincent and Simon Bright Best animated short film “Paperman” John Kahrs Best live action short film “Curfew” Shawn Christensen Achievement in sound editing “Zero Dark Thirty” Paul N.J. Ottosson Achievement in sound mixing “Les Misérables” Andy Nelson, Mark Paterson and Simon Hayes Achievement in visual effects “Life of Pi” Bill Westenhofer, Guillaume Rocheron, Erik-Jan De Boer and Donald R. Elliott Adapted screenplay “Lincoln” Screenplay by Tony Kushner Original screenplay “Moonrise Kingdom” Written by Wes Anderson & Roman Coppola

I thought the movie was fantastic. I thought Ben did a great job in it and it deserves some Oscar recognition. Jimmy Carter has been in the news a lot lately hasn't he? Interviews about this and about his grandson helping with the Romney video leak. I love Jimmy and wonder if he is out there for some other reason? Anyway, I really enjoyed this movie a great deal but I enjoyed Beasts of the Southern Wild as well and hope it wins Best Picture.

Beautiful photos. Love them. Thank you for sharing!

I agree with RichLB, the Avon stuff is amazing. Do you get many mosquitoes in Bangkok? When I have been in Pattaya, they are pretty bad at night and at the beaches but OK in my apartment. I have also had Dengue Fever 2 times and I think that is mosquito born.

I have put in a request for support at Invision. My apologies for the inconvenience.

I don't think he is a bigot. He just has a preference for straight guys. If I substitute straight for masculine, I have that preference as well. I always call them Lucky.

Just this week, a famous musical legend, Clive Davis, came out as being bisexual. It was nothing new to many in the industry and it was pretty common knowledge. It got me to think of a well-known rapper I know who has wild LA orgies with both male and female attendants and he and everyone else has sex with everyone. I have many gay friends who have been with him many times and use the term bisexual often. Speaking to a few young people in the past few months, many have said they have experimented with both men and women and many hate the terms that define their sexuality. Personally, I call myself gay but I also occasionally have sex with women. I have on more than a few occasions has sex with ladyboys or TS. I do love guys and I love having sex with them but I also love the touch of a woman and a ladyboy. Having been with many Brazilian boys over the years who are extremely versatile and fantastic at sex who also see women and I have asked many if they are gay and they always say they are not but that they like sex with both men and women. It is not just for pay. It is also for pleasure for many of them. In a recent thread in the Latin America Forum, one poster is very determined to never go with anyone who says he is gay. Would the same be true if they said they were bisexual? In Thailand, it seems that many of the western ways are creeping in and that they are thinking more like "us" which is scary. I hope that does not include our views of sexuality. So, I was thinking about this and wonder if those of us that are older are more prejudice towards those that are bisexual than those that are not? We we as a group discriminate against those that don't openly say, "I'm a Gay" or to those those that refuse to label themselves?

Just this week, a famous musical legend, Clive Davis, came out as being bisexual. It was nothing new to many in the industry and it was pretty common knowledge. It got me to think of a well-known rapper I know who has wild LA orgies with both male and female attendants and he and everyone else has sex with everyone. I have many gay friends who have been with him many times and use the term bisexual often. Speaking to a few young people in the past few months, many have said they have experimented with both men and women and many hate the terms that define their sexuality. Personally, I call myself gay but I also occasionally have sex with women. I have on more than a few occasions had sex with ladyboys or TS. I do love guys and I love having sex with them but I also love the touch of a woman and a ladyboy. Having been with many Brazilian boys over the years who are extremely versatile and fantastic at sex who also see women and I have asked many if they are gay and they always say they are not but that they like sex with both men and women. It is not just for pay. It is also for pleasure for many of them. In Thailand, it seems that many of the western ways are creeping in and that they are thinking more like "us" which is scary. I hope that does not include our views of sexuality. So, I was thinking about this and wonder if those of us that are older are more prejudice towards those that are bisexual than those that are not? Do we as a group discriminate against those that don't openly say, "I'm a Gay" or to those those that refuse to label themselves?

I don't consider it anymore a slug than fag hag, queen, bitch, etc. It was meant in humor and to entertain. My apologies if it was not taken that way.

Finally, the POTUS has started getting some balls in his second term. In the showdown in the OK Supreme Court, they have filed briefs saying that some laws that deny gay married couples rights are unconstitutional. http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/22/politics/supreme-court-marriage/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

Anyone watching House of Cards? It was made for Netflix and is staring Kevin Spacey. I am only into the first 4 episodes and think it was very well done! Anyone else seeing it?

I am looking into Agoda for one 3 night stay in Salvador, Brazil. There are no hotels in this area I use points with. So, my question is, if I book with a Credit Card, do you think that is safe? I have used Expedia 1,000 times and never an issue but with a site I don't know, I am always worried that someone will get a hold of the card.

Lucky, everyone tells me I don't act remotely gay either. I know what he means. I mean, seriously, you have met me. If you saw me on the street would you think: 1. That is the straightest looking guy I have ever met. 2. Look at that big bear, I'd like to paw him. 3. Is that a drag queen from Esqulita? 4. I love his Jimny Choos. 5. Damm, that old man sure does have a cute Thai son. 6. He looks like that John Waters movie star from years gone by.

I am done with this show. I'll never watch it again. (most likely)