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If you have been to Pattaya, you have surely seen these creatures walking the streets. http://www.cnngo.com/bangkok/play/thai-made-transformers-invade-us-054210

Bangkok is very fast becoming one of the more expensive cities in the world. I was surprised at the number of Australian cities in the top 20. http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/life/shanghai-now-more-expensive-new-york-307238?hpt=hp_bn1

Brazil is a country that has vast resources: oil, gas, ethanol, bio diesel and uranium. They have one of the largest economies in the world and the land mass is also one of the largest. They have made great strides in the last 15 years and they seem to keep going. They were not as affected by the world economic crisis as most countries (but they are going to start doing home loans with low collateral which will create issues). The thing they lack the most is a good military which seems to be required to be a "superpower". I don't see this happening anytime soon. They have alliances with many powerful nations and they have not had the need for a large military. However, I would not rule them out. If they keep going forward for the next 20 years, they will overtake most countries above them in many ways. Beyond that, the guys there at HOT. So, IMHO, that makes them a superpower like no other!

Lesson 2: Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. I can't count the number of boys I've been "in love" with. Or, at least cared for a great deal. Few of them lasted more than 1 year but some of them are going strong at 7 years. There are no boys that I have met in Thailand that I regret meeting or sharing part of my life. In fact, they have added a great deal to my life. I have friends who tell me they will never "fall" for a boy. I tell them, "you don't know what you missing." When you find that perfect boy that you love spending time with, waking up in the morning with, holding hands in the theater or simply just playing chess at sunset, each moment and I truly mean each moment is special. These moments are what make us realize the value of love, friendship and companionship. I can't imagine going without this for the rest of my life. While the single life is for many, it is not for me. It never has been. I am not even sure I can't count more than 10 nights I have spent along in Thailand. While many see this as being a softy, I see it as really experiencing what that "boy special" has to offer. The sound of a deep sleep, content with the day past and excited about the day ahead. Caring for someone, loving someone, is one of the greatest gifts that Thailand has given me.

This device looks amazing. I have not seen it in person but I am interested. Has anyone used it? Bought it? Any info would be appreciated. http://www.engadget....xy-s-ii-review/ http://reviews.cnet....eview-50002442/

Yes it is! I have many friends from India and communicate with people from India every day. There is still a great deal of homophobia in India. As China, India and Brazil are the 3 countries being constantly said to be making headwaves to being the next superpowers I would wonder how China and India will move forward being so backward?

A bit long but very good speech by a great coach!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MM-psvqiG8

Yaya, that is a great deal. Thanks for the heads up! I miss your bar so much, in your honor today, I ordered a Fuzzy Screw at Babylon. Here is what showed up at my table.

I have always loved these waist bands. I tried to get one myself but it just didn't look the same with my belly flopping over it.

I agree. Not an issue at all for me. As long as it is over 8 inches, I am fine.

No more ridiculous than Bush traveling the world on peace or humanitarian missions. IMHO

Lesson 1: Big Things CUM in Small Packages – I get so tired of my friends from the USA saying that all Thai boys have small dicks. That has been the opposite of my experience. Perhaps I have a knack at picking out guys but I have had some beautiful cocks in Thailand and while on average, the guys in Brazil may be bigger, the cocks I have found in Thailand have been scrumptious. Just because a boy is small in stature, don't assume he is small in all parts of his body. I have been extremely happy on numerous occasions. more tomorrow....

What a drag - Iceland moves to make cigarettes prescription-only Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/what-a-drag--iceland-moves-to-make-cigarettes-prescriptiononly-20110705-1h0k4.html#ixzz1RHllPzFb

I tend to agree that giving small bills is better than giving larger ones. It all depends on the club though. In Montreal, at Taboo years ago, you could lay the bill on the stage and they would collect it at the end. They always took notice of the amount and if a good time, you bet your ass they would get dressed and come over for a drink. Like you, I have tipped 100 bucks before. I am not sure it got me anywhere that several 5's or 10's would not have gotten.

That is something I did not know. Thanks. I like her. I do know she is a puppet for her brother, but I hope that she is able to be her own woman and move out of his shadows. But, today, front page of the Bangkok Post says that she is getting a coalition to give amnesty to her brother. IMHO, a mistake so soon. She must earn the trust of the military elite and the royalists. Otherwise, she will be domed to the fate of her brother.

Firecat, thanks for the update on Pattaya. It is a fun city and I know you always give an unbiased opinion. I agree with your statement the demise of the area is wrong and I'm glad you saw that. There are so many bars in Pattaya that they all can't do well all the time and it takes constant effort to make one succeed. Good boys, good drinks at a reasonable price and you have a good key to success. Try Wild West's Show when you are there. Only good reports so far!

This is not good and I would hate to be the ones who did this when they are caught but Fox News sucks! http://www.guardian....tter-obama-dead

This is not good and I would hate to be the ones who did this when they are caught but Fox News sucks! http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/blog/2011/jul/04/fox-news-hacked-twitter-obama-dead

LOL Gaybutton, this is from today! Who didn't see this coming? http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/07/04/thailand.election/index.html?iref=NS1

Look, I feel comfortable in Rio and Sao Paulo but I go all the time and I am usually accompanied by a boy that stays with me when I am there. I go out often at night alone and do not worry but I am smart and I don't do stupid things. I feel just as safe in Rio as I do in LA or NYC or Pattaya. But, I travel a great deal and I am careful where I go and I try to listen to locals. I have never been robbed in Rio and never had any issues there. I have been there over 30 times in the last 8 years and I love every trip. I will go back again and again as I feel comfortable there. I'll admit I stay in nice hotels and I pick nice guys to accompany me most places. But, I do the same thing in Thailand and USA and Prague and Barcelona.

I agree. But, if you are marketing yourself as a guide with pouty kissy lips and then say no sex allowed, should you not take some more pics? Perhaps ones in a business suit or holding an umbrella up to keep the group on task?

When in Thailand, do as the Thais. Serve sandwiches to customers and they will be sure to remember the special of that night. Keep up the good work with your bar. I spoke to some friends who were at your place last week and said it was the best in Pattaya.

I hope they are brought to justice. But, isn't The Nation owned by the NY Daily Post? One seems to be as agenda free as the other one.

Fountainhall, while I would like to believe the New York Post, I believe about as much from that piss rag as I would the National Enquirer. Maybe it is true. Did they say that she was an alien sent to find Glen Beck? (outer space and not immigrant)