BenjaminNicholas

Or one of his many other pen names

You get a genuine smile when you spend time with me ... And those who have can attest to that

When I think mid-century modern, I think of the actual designers who made the movement a classic: Saarinen, George Nelson, Frank Lloyd Wright, Jacobsen, Knoll and Corbusier (among others). These were the artists who created a look that has since survived, thrived and reintroduced itself to a new generation. Palm Springs has been done a fantastic job of not only appreciating it, but respectfully preserving what they have. I admire that... It's not an inexpensive thing to do. Clearly, we differ in what we'd seek for a retirement setting, but if PS floats your boat, I say more power to you

I agree with a lot of what you're saying. The only decent thing (to me) about PS is the architecture: They preserved some beautiful homes and the mid-century modern aesthetic is one I really like.

That's fantastic they overturned it. Just doing some quick research, it seems it was done in 2013. And with that being said and done, I'd own on the Mexican coastline.

In all this talk about retiring to Mexico, do keep in mind that anything (roughly) 65 miles from a border or 35 miles from ocean is considered the restricted zone: A foreigner cannot own, outright, their property and must setup a real estate trust through both a Mexican bank & attorney to hold the title. Those are extra hurdles I'd be unwilling to jump over in figuring out where to invest my nest egg. #NoBueno

I'm a Forest Hills gal myself

Santa Fe is outstanding. Great community, good food, quality medical care, low(ish) cost of living, tons of things to do.

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Good grief!

Sure, why not http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/mp/UYFexYOYP15l.jpg

I love Black Mirror: Hauntingly realistic of how we live and what's to come.

Working a strip club seems like a backwards move for him at this point. That's what a guy does when he's on the downward end of the bell-curve. He's smart in how he's selling the product. I'm always fascinated (in a good way) when I see young guys like this who can create and keep the chatter going.

The irony gets so thick here that I feel at times we need swim goggles to navigate

I understand where you're coming from, but you yourself opened this can of worms. You came here and solicited for opinions... And you got them. Because you didn't get the response you wanted doesn't mean some of them are wrong All said, you've been here long enough to know this is how things function around these parts. Opinions spiral into megathreads and it turns into That's Entertainment I, II and III.

I don't know the guy, but have traded messages with him on social media: He's whip smart, handsome as hell and is a bright marketeer. I'd go for it.

Full cast announced and it's impressive as hell: http://www.onceonthisisland.com/

I had seen this article already and it's incredibly sad. Drugs aren't the focus of the story: It's really about money buying someone protection. The West Coast political swamp is just as murky as DC's.

But why would someone want to use common sense when they could just continue to act like 'anonymous' bullies?

And that comment comes from someone who's got ink. This is perfectly absurd. I love this board

If you're going to call me out, at least have the fucking nerve to have something good on me You can give me pointers when you've actually achieved something in this business. Until that time comes, pipe down and take some level-headed advice from posters on this board.

Steroids, dermal filler, Botox and probably some Ben Nye

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Some people like blonds. Some don't. Some don't care. Ink is clearly a personal thing. The only story I can relate to this is that a few of my clients have told me point-blank that one reason they originally hired me was because my body wasn't full of tattoos. Not only was it their personal preference, but in bringing me along to very public events they said it attracted the wrong kind of attention. *shrug* To each their own, I say