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The rumor has it that Apple will be coming out with a new laptop in Jan at the Mac Conference in San Francisco. For those of you that have to keep up with the latest versions, don't spend your Xmas money too early. The new ones are supposed to be ultra portable. But, who knows?

What if you could take a drug that would quickly alter your sexual orientation from straight to gay, or vice versa? To their surprise, neurobiologists have discovered that homosexuality can be turned on or off in fruit flies. They’d known that sexual orientation can be genetically programmed, but they didn’t realize it could also be altered by giving a drug that changes the way the flies’ sensory circuits react to pheromones. Within hours of the treatment, previously heterosexual male fruit flies would be courting other males, and treatment could also cause flies who had been engaging in homosexual behavior to become exclusively heterosexual, the neurobiologists report in Nature Neuroscience. You can read a summary of it here from the University of Illinois at Chicago, the home of one of the researchers, David Firestone. “It was amazing,” Dr. Firestone said. “I never thought we’d be able to do that sort of thing, because sexual orientation is supposed to be hard-wired. This fundamentally changes how we think about this behavior.” I asked Dr. Firestone if it might be possible one day to quickly alter humans’ sexual orientation. Here’s his answer: Although I am not sure my research is a big step in this direction, I think that ultimately the answer will be: Yes. After all, the goal of neuroscience is a complete understanding of brain function. Understanding in science is typically demonstrated by the ability to control a process. See the full article: http://tierneylab.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/1...nyt&emc=rss As for me, I would not for one second give up, turn off or do away with my gayness. However, I don't know that I would have come to that same conclusion when I was in high school and being teased for being a sissy.

The Mac show is in January and they always have a new product. This time around it is supposed to be a new laptop. Some even say an ultra portable. If you are planning on getting a mac laptop, you may want to wait one month to see the new version. Apple stands to do well over the holidays and add to their cash purse. They have over 14 billion in cash and are expected to add another 1 or 2 billion over the holidays. Amazing.

Has anyone used this product before? I never saw it in Thailand but have become a true believer after a friend introduced me to it. It helps keep the bumps away from your skin when you shave. I thought it was rare but I heard Dr. Oz, famous doctor who does the Oprah Winfrey show, talk about how wonderful it was. If you have this in Thailand, it is amazing and worth a try!

Well, actually the Gold has over 100 different movies each month. Tons of sex and hotties. None of them can hold up to the TinWoodman as he was hard for 6 hours but.....

The CIA made videotapes in 2002 of its officers administering harsh interrogation techniques to two al-Qaeda suspects but destroyed the tapes three years later, CIA Director Michael V. Hayden said yesterday. Captured on tape were interrogations of Abu Zubaydah, a close associate of Osama bin Laden, and a second high-level al-Qaeda member who was not identified, according to two intelligence officials. Zubaydah has been identified by U.S. officials familiar with the interrogations as one of three al-Qaeda suspects who were subjected to "waterboarding," a technique that simulates drowning, while in CIA custody. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte..._print/asection Does this really surprise anyone at all? It was obvious for all but to have it officially announced shows just how low we have gone.

I saw a miniseries last week called The Tinman. Having loved the Wonderful Wizard of Oz for many many years, I was happy to see a new movie based in Oz. The miniseries was 3 2 hour episodes each. This Sunday night, they are doing a repeat of it and showing all 3 episodes together. If you have time to watch it, it is an enjoyable story. It reminded me that those that think out of the box are often those with the best ideas. http://www.scifi.com/tinman/?__source=GGL|...c|KWRD006tinman

News of the latest gun massacre in a mall is horrible. The 19 year old that committed the act left a suicide note. What a sad day for the people in that area. The BBC had an article on it and said: The incident is the latest in a series of mass shootings in the US, which have reignited the debate in the US about gun ownership. The Supreme Court will consider Americans' right to bear arms early next year for the first time in nearly 70 years. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7130504.stm Do you think this is true? Do you really think there is a debate going on?

LOL. Tell ya what, go with me to get my next tattoo and hold my hand and we make it a lifetime upgrade. But, be forewarned, I am a total pussy when I get these things and cry like a baby.

BTW: Lucky, thanks for the site: bodymod.org I have really enjoyed it over the last 24 hours. Amazing some of the photos there. I rarely find a new site that really keeps my interest as much as a new Steven King thriller, but this one does. Thanks.

Love it. But, would hate to have ANYTHING on my body pierced. Saw the kid in the photo and it look like he was into way to many piercing.

Being one of those that love Tattoos, I think this one was creative. I wonder how I would look atl tattooed like a jack-o-lantern?

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) -- When King Bhumibol Adulyadej checked out of a hospital in a pink blazer, he made a fashion statement that resonated around Thailand. The Thai king's penchant for pink has sparked a craze in the monarchy-obsessed nation. Pink shirts instantly became this season's must-have item, and crowds are mobbing the shops that sell them. In recent public appearances, Bhumibol has sported a range of pastel sport coats, changing his style after decades in dark suits and setting new trends with each outing. As the country gears up to celebrate Bhumibol's 80th birthday Wednesday with fireworks and fanfare, many Thais are honoring their beloved monarch by dressing like him. "Now the T-shirt craze is green," The Nation newspaper said in a front-page headline after the king stepped out in a pale sea green-colored blazer. Days later, when he opted for baby blue, the paper forecast "a run on blue shirts." Bhumibol, the world's longest-serving monarch, enjoys a reverence seldom seen in modern times. Regarded by some as semi-divine, he is known for his lifelong dedication to helping Thailand's needy. Bhumibol is a constitutional king with no formal political role, but has repeatedly brought calm in times of turbulence and is considered the country's moral authority For the full article click there: http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/12/0...g.ap/index.html

From my earliest memories of my childhood, Evel Knievel was an icon. I watched the stunts he performed with such admiration. Having my first motorcycle when I was in 2nd Grade, luckily I didn't try it all at my home but watching him for me was pure magic when I was a child. CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) -- Evel Knievel, the red-white-and-blue-spangled motorcycle daredevil whose jumps over crazy obstacles including Greyhound buses, live sharks and Idaho's Snake River Canyon made him an international icon in the 1970s, died Friday. He was 69. Knievel's death was confirmed by his granddaughter, Krysten Knievel. He had been in failing health for years, suffering from diabetes and pulmonary fibrosis, an incurable condition that scarred his lungs. Knievel had undergone a liver transplant in 1999 after nearly dying of hepatitis C, likely contracted through a blood transfusion after one of his bone-shattering spills. He also suffered two strokes in recent years. Longtime friend and promoter Billy Rundle said Knievel had trouble breathing at his Clearwater condominium and died before an ambulance could get him to a hospital. ''It's been coming for years, but you just don't expect it. Superman just doesn't die, right?'' Rundle said. http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/us/AP-Obit...amp;oref=slogin

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It is just a few days away. If you are in Pattaya, drop by the all you can drink party at the Corner Bar. Since I am not in Pattaya, Stef and I will celebrate at a local pub in NYC. Have fun guys! http://www.gaythailand.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2127

Found this link as I love tattoos. I would love to have a few more than I have. But, I am a pussy when it comes to pain. Who is up for the challenge of this one? Be sure to view all the pics! http://www.boreme.com/boremerigid/funny-20...l_tattoo-p1.php

Well, I know you love gadgets. Be sure to to go B & H Photo on 34th Street and 9th Avenue. I can play in there for days. Also, across the street is a place called Soul Fixin's. It is Southern comfort food. Wonderful and amazing.

Another party and I am not invited. Damm. I am getting too old I guess.

I have donated to many charities over the years but I have decided to start one of my own. I am not really sure where the aim will be but I have almost decided to make it a language school for the guys in the gay bars who want to learn English. It would be totally free to them if they were willing to enroll in the weekend school to earn their high school degree. The charity would pay for their tuition each term as well as books and supplies. I do believe that the only way out of the business is through school and an education. I also have friends in USA who can help with scholarships for those that finish and want to pursue a college education in the USA. This is not a done deal but just something I have been contemplating. Any other ideas?

I saw this today and wondered if those of you in Thailand have considered it. It is the new Amazon.com gadget that allows you to download just about all their books for under 10 USD plus subscriptions to newspapers, etc. It looks like it would be a great way to get the newest books and take to the beach for a read. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FI73M...;pf_rd_i=507846

The owner of http://www.boxertravels.net died in Bangkok this week. His site helped many of us who love Thailand see it from afar. My condolences to his family.

I love parties. I love hosting parties and planning them. I love to have a lot of guys over to my home and just hang out and have a good time. When I was in Thailand I did this often and I always had a good time. My recent experience in New York really makes me realize the differences between a party in each place. First, the expense of having a party in NYC is infinitely more expensive. The cost of just the flowers is more than I spent on the flowers and all the food in Thailand. The cost of the wine was more than I spent on wine, whisky, beer and all other beverages. What I could do in Thailand for 100 people, I don’t think I would be able to so the same for in New York City for 10 people. The fun is the same. I had a party last weekend and had a great time. It was a bit more work for me in USA than in Thailand but it was still fun. The end result was everyone had a good time but I would say the overall cost was about 15times or more expensive than what I would have spent in Thailand. Just one example, the flower arrangements in Thailand I ordered were on average 15 USD. In New York City, they were 90 USD. I guess this was my first party that I really realized what a bargain I had in Thailand. Damm, looks like my return may be sooner rather than later.

I love the bidets by the toilets in Thailand and have always wondered why this is not the norm in the USA. I love them. So, with my new place, I added one to the bathrooms. They are a hit. I love them and my guests do as well. http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Shower-Hand-Hel...7775&sr=8-3

Well, truthfully, if I hadn't been in a packed theatre, I would have used the Diet Coke Cup I had finished drinking from. Had to do that once on a car trip and am not above doing it again.