BenjaminNicholas

Just keep in mind, the whole island is dealing with food shortages again and it's affecting everything. I was there last month and even in the large tourist resorts, you see it. Set your expectations appropriately.

Baths (onsen) and sex clubs are two very different things in Asia. Make sure you realize that and behave accordingly. Japan is one of the only places I've seen discriminatory entrance behavior at gay sex clubs. They will openly turn you away for any number of reasons, including long hair, feminine behavior, lack of muscle, tattoos, not being Asian, etc. It is what it is. Just don't be shocked if they single you out and you don't get in. Have a plan B.

Was super happy to see Valerie Cherish get her second People's Choice.

Actually, tire & wheel insurance can be one of the best add-ons that pays for itself in one claim. If you live in a city with shitty streets and buy a car with low-profile tires (or larger tires), this is well worth it. My vehicle has $400 per tire with the wheels being $1800 a rim. I hit a pothole in Dallas, it took out two tires and fully cracked a rim. The policy I have has zero deductible and I walked out of the dealership with all new hardware, nothing out of pocket. That one situation more than paid for the insurance I took at inception. Bottom line, do the math on the car you're buying and figure out if it's right for you. It just might be.

Yes. Although not gay, which was what the op was going for, it's a new line with a great product. I have a client who loves high-end cruises. We did the new Explora I this last year. For only having had a few months of sailing, the ship is great. Beautiful atrium bar. Good gym. Great spa. The design on the ship is modern without being cold. Reminds me of what Viking does so well with their ships. Explora reminds me of MSC's Yacht Club product if the whole ship were designed for it. They truly took a good product from their larger line and condensed it down into the very best of what they can do.

Tokyo is just a more interesting city, period.

We randomly met at Steamworks in Chicago. Fun night together. He was a lot more versatile than he advertised.

This program really shows off her training from 'The Julianne Moore School for Dramatic Red Eyes and Looking Incredibly Pained.'

Email works well. People who are too keen on a phone chat usually turn out to be time-wasters and flakes.

Considering they are/were employed by Spiegelworld in Vegas, they aren't able to escort. That's contractual. A few years back, a cast member (and friend) of Atomic Saloon at The Venetian was caught escorting and fired. Spiegel doesn't fuck around.

I wouldn't really call them 'early adopters.' They bought with the intention to return within the window. True early adopters are the people who take V1 products and endlessly use them and accepts the premium if using the product improves V2 efficiency, reduces cost and increases market penetration. A lot of the people returning the headset are those who just wanted immediate 'street cred' or had a fledgling tech blog.

This is just a run-of-the-mill So Black Croc Birkin. Whoever is selling it for $200k is insane. The truly rare and pricey models like the So Black Faubourg 20 and Himalaya have sold for $350-450k. There's indeed a market for everything in this world.

That's been chained-up (literally) for years now. The Plaza keeps saying it's in redevelopment, but methinks it's going to stay deserted for awhile longer.

You don't thank someone for those suggestions. That's a mob hit. Let me make some actual, realistic suggestions... The Whitby at The Whitby Hotel is a solid spot for lunch. Great bar. Whimsical decor. Nobu Fifty Seven is right there if you're a fan. If you want to be touristy, The Russian Tea Room isn't far. Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel is a classic. Il Corso, always reliable. A martini and an appetizer at the King Cole in the St Regis. Dim Sum Palace is between 5/6th on W 56th. Solid Asian.

Let's be fair: Most of their recalls, if not all, are software based updates. Not a huge fan of Tesla here, but it is what it is.

You mean the Lexus NX350h. First, use the industry Black Book (not Blue Book) to see what a dealer has paid for the car wholesale. That's where you start negotiations. Don't let a salesperson know too much, too quickly- They'll ask if you're leasing, financing or a cash buyer. Don't set this in stone until you get a price you agree with. Never buy the first visit to the dealer. Always be prepared to get up and walk out. And if you walk out, make sure you leave with the salesperson's final price quote on the car (drive-out price) and that he has your phone number. End of the month is always better to buy than early or mid. Bottom line, you don't really negotiate. You wait them out until they hit the (realistic) number you want. If the model isn't a massive seller, you're more likely to win playing the long game if you can stand it. Note: Don't try this with a Porsche. I learned that the hard way.

An observation, sure, but it's also an escort's personal preference. I went through this myself. At some point, I was no longer really interested in bottoming. I built my body up to what it is now and my clients no longer saw/see me as fuckable, but the guy who doles out the fuck. Embrace the change. Lean into the curve.

Never forget that just because you cannot afford it or are unwilling to pay it doesn't mean someone else won't. There is indeed a hammer for every nail. The public pearl-clutching over rates, by some, is amusing.

Because routine is important to those of us who are incredibly fit. Lift. Rinse. Repeat. Every day, on time (if possible). Also, keep in mind that for some of us, money isn't the sole motivating factor because it doesn't need to be.

Question: For $1k, would you also expect 'The News' to be there as well?

Woah, woah, woah... But do we get to do this naked? I don't put all this fucking work into my body for you to not let me strip down.

Would never, ever buy a Tesla. Their fit and finish is kinda garbage. Perhaps in another decade when they've ironed out a decent suspension and can fit together an interior without it rattling after 5k miles. Now, having driven the new BMW full EVs, those are something to consider. Built like a goddamned tank. That said, I still prefer driving my ice V-8 engine. I have no sensible reason for it, but do enjoy it.

FHS has had concerts since the mid-'60s. This is nothing new and whether it's 12 or 30 concerts a season, if you live in the audio vicinity of the venue, you know what to expect. Concerts are always over by 10. That's mandated. It would be a fucking shame to see these residents kill this and then end up with shitty urban sprawl instead. FHS is a unique venue and one I've loved for a long, long time.

This particular series works well because it doesn't have the depressive and self-loathing edge that Ryan Murphy brings to all of his writing. So far, it's sharply written with a stellar cast.

I'm really beginning to like anchovy on my pizza