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6 hours ago, Whitman said:
Is this a photo of that Sean Cody star busted for extortion? I forget his stage name, just remember he was hot as hell.
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9 hours ago, Unicorn said:
The other obvious, and more accurate, explanation is that, given that the statistics measures any death from someone who tests positive rather than someone who dies due to the virus, those who died with the virus die mostly for other reasons. Despite very high "case" numbers, deaths have stayed very low in the US. Current 7-day average is 308:
People who die BECAUSE OF the virus almost always spend some time in the ICU, because the cause of death is usually pulmonary, and this necessitates going on a ventilator. Yet the ICU rate of hospitalization has been close to zero (the ICU line is the dark blue line):
We all know for a fact that immunizations offer substantial protection from the virus. The fact that the deaths are becoming unrelated to immunization status shows two things: (1) many unvaccinated have immunity from infection, and (2) deaths with the virus are not due TO the virus.
I get annoyed when they lump all the "with Covid" deaths in with the "because of Covid" deaths. If hospitals need to track "with Covid" for whatever reason, so be it, but why make that data public? I wish they published only "because of Covid" deaths because as a matter of public health that's the number that concerns us laypeople.
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I just finished binging Season 1 of "Sapere Aude." I got sucked in by the opening shot of Carlos Cuevas's ass but ended up getting hooked on the series for its own merits. "Sapere Aude" turned out to be one of the better shows I've seen on Netflix. It's killing me that Netflix doesn't carry Season 2.
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Because tennis players spend decades under the sun, they often don't age well. Sun damage would hit a redhead like Becker particularly hard. But yeah, whatever hard living he's done certainly doesn't help matters. For contrast, look at the recent photo of clean-living Stefan Edberg, who's 1y10mo's older than Becker.
Becker earned twice as much in prize money as John McEnroe ($25 million to $12.5 million), yet McEnroe has a net worth of $100 million whereas Becker is bankrupt and headed to prison. For so many get-rich-quick celebrities, managing money is a helluva lot harder than earning it.
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I just finished Toy Boy Season 2. Oh gawd, it was awful. Oh yes, I will definitely watch Season 3. Now that Maxi Iglesias joined the cast, no way in heck am I missing out on this ...
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On 3/9/2022 at 2:06 PM, g56whiz said:
Well @Cooper, @BSR and @Cash4Trash there's a new Merli series on Netflix, Merli. Sapere Aude. It's not a season 2. Rather it's a sequel. Merli has died and his son Bruno is living with his actress grandmother and in university where he has fallen for Pol, probably Merli's favorite high school student. Like the first series, there's a smidgen of philosophy (briefly, comically and eccentrically presented) and a good portion of naked eye candy. There's a number of new students with new "issues" including an American from Montana (?) who's few English lines sound like she was coached in English by Desi Arnez. The professors also have issues. As before, Netflix is listing only 8 of the 16 episodes IMDB shows were issued. We're avoiding bingeing. We don't want the pleasure to end.
BTW ToyBoy 2 is also back on Netflix.
LOL, the producers of "Sapere Aude" didn't waste any time. The opening sequence has Carlos Cuevas in the shower showing off his spectacular ass. Wow, CC sure ain't shy about showing off the goods, but with a body like that, who can blame him? The producers' shameless manipulation worked, of course. I had been on the fence about investing time into "Sapere Aude," but I got totally lured in now.
Toyboy Season 2 was almost as awful as Season 1. The script makes no sense, the dialogue is just awful, and the acting, yikes. Some improvements, though. I read that Jesus Mosquera (Hugo) works his ass off in every aspect: his fitness, the dance numbers, and even his acting. While not exactly a Spanish Sir Laurence Olivier, Mosquera's acting has improved from the rock-bottom awfulness of Season 1. Damning with faint praise, I realize. I liked that they showed more of the beauty of Marbella this season, and they showed slightly more skin, although they def need to show a lot more. Best of all, Maxi Iglesias joined the cast, and for him alone, I'll definitely watch Season 3 if there is one.
PS: for those who watched the original Merli, is there a reason Pol's father is Spanish-speaking?
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15 hours ago, WilliamM said:
Didn't this happen to Japanese and German tennis players during the Second World War?
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How could Japanese and German players be banned from tournaments that didn't take place? The Australian Open was canceled from 1941-45. The French Open (called the Tournoi de France at the time) was canceled in 1940, was held from 1941-45 but limited to only French players. Wimbledon was canceled from 1940-45, and the US Open (the US Nationals at the time) was canceled from 1942-45.
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On 4/21/2022 at 10:49 AM, Charlie said:
I find the Wimbledon decision surprising, since the tournament is not like the Olympics, where the athletes compete as official representatives of their countries. At Wimbledon, the athletes are individuals, whose nationality seems unconnected to their qualifications to compete. Some of the players, like Azarenka, have minimal current connection to the country in which they hold citizenship. It doesn't seem fair to hold every citizen responsible for the actions of their governments, which they may not even support.
Who knows why the AELTC made this decision, but the most credible theory I've come across is that Wimbledon did not want the PR fallout of a Russian or Belorusian champion.
The AELTC knew how controversial this decision would be. My guess is that they'll stick to it no matter how much backlash. The ATP & WTA issued public statements opposing the ban and have hinted they will strip the tournament of ranking points. IMO, the ATP & WTA pretty much have to, according to their rules. A tournament must accept players into the draw based on ranking, no other criteria. That's why the Olympics, which factors in number of representatives per nation, got stripped of ranking points.
Such a counter-move by the tours will reduce Wimbledon to a super-prestigious and highly lucrative exhibition. The crazy thing is that other tournaments (Masters1000s in Rome & Canada) are hinting of a ban on Russian & Belarusian players also. How many tournaments follow Wimbledon's lead? How many tournaments will the tours strip of ranking points?
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On 4/23/2022 at 4:15 PM, Jimjaxon3 said:
I’m a big X-men fan…got really excited when I saw the name…not so much when I clicked the link 😅
Granted, he's missing the retractable claws, but aside from that he looks pretty good. I don't get the poses with the McD's French fries though. Is this a new fetish, or has it been around for a while & I'm just out of it?
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Happy Easter to all Eastern Orthodox Christians!
Despite growing up super-Catholic, we didn't really celebrate Easter, odd as that sounds. Of course we went to mass, but that was about it. Since my parents didn't like to go to mass on Sunday morning, we always went to Easter vigil mass on Saturday night. Vigil mass is 3+ hours but feels like 6. We didn't particularly dress up for mass. No Easter bunny or Easter egg hunt. No Easter decorations at school (I went to Catholic schools K-12). Since my mom wasn't much of a cook, we didn't have a special meal. I do remember always going to mass on Holy Thursday, even though it's not a holy day of obligation, and doing the stations of the cross on Good Friday.
I'm guessing all the eggs & bunny stuff is more a Protestant thing. Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies, and Peeps are all secular celebrations of the holiday -- which is totally fine, just that I was never exposed to it. Anyway, happy Easter to those who celebrate it today, and a happy belated to all who celebrated last week. And happy first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox to those who don't celebrate Easter at all.
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On 4/20/2022 at 11:23 AM, JEC said:
I believe that flipping is more complex than the TV shows make it appear.
First, real estate transactions are complex.....therefore to be a flipper, someone needs to understand the ins-and-outs of real estate transactions, and related financial instruments (mortgages). Ideally, if you are a licensed Real Estate broker, you can act as your own broker and save the broker fee.
Second, you need a crew or crews who are reliable and are going to deliver on time and on budget, without ripping you off.
Third, zoning and permitting are complicated and vary from town-to-town.
Fourth, the market is volatile and understanding timing and the nuances of each market is important when making investment (flip) decisions.
Fifth, you will need a good mortgage broker, lawyer, engineers, inspectors, and other professionals in your orbit to have successful flips.
The TV flip shows focus on the drama, that "project killing" problem that surfaces, and the interpersonal conflict with the flippers.
I think there are a precious few ppl who actually make big money at flipping. There is money to be made. But proceed with caution, as there is as much downside and upside.
My husband thought he was going to flip houses in his semi-retirement. I think I have talked him out of it..... 😨
A tennis buddy back in Boston was a house flipper and made a very good living at it. Because he was well-known in the industry, aspiring flippers often asked him for advice on how to get started. His response was always the same, "DON'T!!"
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YEEEEEEEESSSSSSS! My favorite quarter of the year -- Masterchef Spain finally started!! The season is short, only 13 weeks; but since each episode runs 3+ hours (no commercials because it's public television), watching just one episode qualifies as a binge.
I already have a favorite, a handsome 35yo fireman. Here's a funny clip where he admits to buying women's jeans because they make his ass look good ("me hacen culito de caramelo"). Even if you don't understand a word of Spanish, it's worth watching for the visuals.
Does anybody watch the US version of Masterchef? A friend says she hates it because she thinks Gordon Ramsay is too mean, to the point of abusive. But given the show's popularity, Ramsay must have his share of fans.
PS: I can't get the pix to show up,, but here are links to pix of Season 5 winner Jorge and Season 7 winner Aleix. Both guys are great chefs, but come on. Only 16 finalists are selected out of 100,000 who audition. You're telling me looks have nothing to do with making the cut? Yeah, uh huh.
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8 hours ago, Unicorn said:
I'm not sure what the OP gained by lying. Personally, I don't think feeling uncomfortable meeting someone for the fist time at his house is weirder than being paranoid about the virus in April of 2022. Now there's a somewhat uncomfortable situation. Do you think the lying was productive in this instance?
Yes, I understand that if an acquaintance asks me about his $1000 Gucci fanny pack, I'd tell him how nice it is, and wait until I'm alone with "Chris" to tell him "What kind of an idiot would pay $1000 for a fanny pack?". But that's to spare the man's feelings, not because I'm trying to manipulate him into buying more Gucci products.
Personally, if I found out someone had lied to me in order to get me to do something, I'd be pissed off with that person. I don't know how you'd feel about it. "Chris" agrees with me on this. Maybe we're not "most people." Maybe we're "on the spectrum."
I'm a big believer in honesty too, even when it's awkward or uncomfortable. Better to pay now (suffer a bit of discomfort or awkwardness) than to pay later (the fallout from any dishonesty, even "little white lies").
Specific to the Gucci bumbag, there's a difference between being honest and too much honesty. The $1000 bumbag is indeed nice, so you are being honest about that. But I don't think it's appropriate to tell an acquaintance that he's an idiot for spending that kind of money. Your brother, cousin, or best friend, on the other hand, go ahead and tell him he's crazy to spend so much money on a status symbol if that's what you really feel.
Back to the OP, we often handle situations less than perfectly when put on the spot. But @FreshFluff gained a bit of wisdom from reading this thread, as did I, and will be better prepared should the situation come up again.
PS: when a woman asks you if X (these jeans, this dress, whatever) makes her look fat, the correct answer is an immediate and unambivalent NO. Lie through your teeth if you have to.
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For those wondering what "perrear" means, this brief video shows you. Even if you don't understand Spanish, it's worth watching just for the visuals.
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"A better, more equal place" says the guy born into royalty who inherited tens of $millions ...
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On 4/14/2022 at 7:51 PM, EZEtoGRU said:
What an ass. Never heard of Sean Murphy before but my goodness.
That video got 11 million views. Wow, Sean Murphy now has a very famous ass, if it weren't already.
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12 hours ago, CuriousByNature said:
Are there any non-lethal bullfights? My understanding is that either the bull is going to die, or the matador will be injured or killed. I was tempted to see one when I was in Spain, but the sight of blood makes me queazy unless it's coming out of a medium-rare filet mignon.
Apparently other countries (Portugal, Latin America) have nonlethal bullfights, but in Spain, the bull always dies. I saw a documentary about bullfighting which said that the crowd can call for the bull to be spared if it has put up an exceptional fight, but the president of the bullring can overrule and usually does.
In any case, a critical part of any bullfight is bleeding of the bull because a full-strength bull is too strong for even the best matador. Before the matador enters the ring, a man on horseback drives a lance into the bull's back hump. It's not painful because the bull has few nerve endings in that area, but it is bloody. So no, doesn't sound like it's for you.
I've only been to the bullring 6 times (so 36 separate bullfights) -- 2x in Madrid, 3x in Salamanca, and 1x in a small town (can't remember the name). The only time I was really scared was the small-town one. Instead of a real bullfight with a skilled matador, it was a "capea" with teenagers in training. The boys looked 14-16. One kid got knocked down twice and managed to scramble away from the charging bull by just a split-second. As if that weren't scary enough, another kid got gored yet stayed in the ring to keep fighting. The crew was about to jump in to save him, but he kept holding his hand up telling them to back off. Mind you, this was a skinny little 9th grader bleeding and obviously outmatched. The capea went on for a few more terrifying minutes until the kid got knocked down (just fell, not gored again). This time the crew sprang into action, half of them to drag the boy away and the other half to distract the bull. We later learned the kid was fine, thank goodness.
This kid got gored because he lacked training & experience. But even skilled matadors occasionally get gored because they want to be as daring as possible. Either way, bullfighting is not for the faint of heart. You might want to stick to your steaks.
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21 hours ago, MscleLovr said:
And I know this may be controversial. May I ask others not to criticise me unless you have a full understanding. I’d recommend going to a tournament of bullfights. Remember that in Spain it is a cultural event of significance. It is taken very seriously in Andalusia. You should dress smartly to attend and book seats in the shade (“sombra”). There is an historic tournament in Ronda each year but tickets are like gold-dust; it is “a la goyesco” where the bullfighters wear 18th C costume and many of the spectators also dress accordingly. (I’ve tried for several years to get tickets for this but never succeeded)
Ah, another bullfighting fan in this forum! Something I've found helpful in getting people to accept bullfighting is to correct the notion so many have that a bullfight is a contest in which the odds are stacked horribly against the bull. Fans of la tauromaquia see it as an art in which the matador displays great skill and courage. Even with that explanation, some people will still hate it, but others come into it with a more open mind.
If you're open to seeing a bullfight, look for a rejoneo (bullfight on horseback). They're much less common, but in my opinion, so graceful and elegant. The whole spectacle of a bullfight, whether on horseback or on foot, is an experience rich in Spanish culture and tradition. I get goosebumps when I hear the trumpets before a bullfight, but I realize not everyone will feel the same way.
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Sorry, I couldn't find any shirtless shots, but here is a video of my latest crush, 20yo Lorenzo Musetti. This is a clip from his presser, after his match against Novak where Musetti was able to win the first 2 sets. The eyes, the olive skin, the silky wavy hair ... Musetti is your classic Italian beauty.
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5 hours ago, MikeBiDude said:
The Academy speaks, Will Smith banned from Oscar and Academy functions for ten years.
Not attending the Oscars for 10 years is more reward than punishment.
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5 minutes ago, pubic_assistance said:
People are spending on a purse more than most people make in a year.
Hermès Birkin bags sell from $40,000 to $500,000. Millions of Americans, especially in the ever expanding service sector, don't even make $40K, forget $500K.
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Manspreading appreciation thread!
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Thank you, yuppers, that's the sexy devil's name. I can't remember if it was a rent.men or Seeking ad, but he was here in Las Vegas & I remember I wouldn't even let myself look at it because I am so. damn. weak. He didn't look as good as he did in his SC days but still more than sexy enough to shut down my big head & make my little head take over.
I was relieved when the ad disappeared. Yeah, I know I swore not to look at it again, but remember what I said about being weak?