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This dog is full of surprises! The adorable — and resilient — pooch who was trapped inside a Texas shipping container for over a week before being rescued by US Coast Guard officers is pregnant, the group caring for the animal announced this week. After the canine — nicknamed Connie the container dog — was found on Jan. 31, she was taken to a vet in Pasadena, Texas, before eventually landing in the hands of Forever Changed Animal Rescue (FCAR) in Maryland, who determined the little dog was expecting. “SURPRISE, CONNIE IS PREGNANT!!!” FCAR wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday. “The fetuses have strong heartbeats and were bouncing around, so while her pregnancy is guarded due to her being without food and water for eight days or more, we are hopeful given what we could see.” The small dog, who only weighed about 30 pounds when she was found, will stay with the vet throughout her pregnancy, according to the organization, which said it would send updates as Connie progresses. Connie was rescued after US Coast Guard Officer Ryan McMahon and his team heard barking coming from a shipping container. A crane was used to bring the container down to the men, and out popped Connie, who is believed to have spent eight days inside without food or water. “As soon as we opened it, we could see the little dog’s face poking out. She was right there, like she knew we were going to be there to open it for her,” McMahon, a petty officer 2nd class, told the Associated Press. “And she just, she wasn’t scared or anything. She just seemed happy more than anything to be out of that dark space and in the arms of people that were going to take care of her,” said McMahon. She was a little dirty and “definitely pretty skinny,” McMahon said. Connie also tested positive for heartworm and will be treated for the disease after her pregnancy is over. The Coast Guard is unsure how the dog got inside the container with a bunch of junked vehicles, but believe she may have been in a junkyard and accidentally got into the container. McMahon said he was grateful to have noticed the dog’s barks before she was loaded up on a cargo ship. After her pregnancy, Connie is hoping to find a forever home in the DC-area.

This is em-bear-assing. Build-A-Bear’s stuffed animals targeting “kidults” — with some dressed in bikinis and others wearing a Hugh Hefner-style robe while pouring champagne — has led some critics to slam the child-friendly company. The St. Louis, Mo.-based toy company rolled out the risque accessories for their stuffed bears as part of a Valentine’s Day promotion. The seemingly inappropriate attire also includes a black slip dress, satin robes and pajamas, leopard heart boxers and gold strap heels. Another shirt reads the word “ZADDY” — a slang term for an attractive older man. “Please excuse me whilst I be violently sick,” Alice Waterman-Hale, a London-based marketing strategist, wrote on her X social media page. She told The Wall Street Journal she “wondered if they had been created just to upset people.” Build-a-Bear CEO Sharon Price John insisted the adult accessories are to recognize the “evolution of what people want.” “Build-A-Bear’s intention is always to be an upstanding, appropriate, guest-facing brand,” she told told the Wall Street Journal. Founded in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop has become a “multigenerational” brand, according to John, with teens and adults accounting for about 40% of its sales. The controversial accessories are part of a growing trend for a sagging toy industry that is increasingly focusing on “kidults” — grown-ups who are interested in toys for nostalgia, comfort or collecting, according to the Journal. Build-A-Bear’s special collection is categorized in the “Bear Cave” section of the store’s website. It asks users to pledge that they are over the age of 18 before clicking in to the site. One South Carolina woman got creative and outfitted a bear with a bow tie, cuffs and heart-covered boxers to create her very own “stripper bear.” “He may be a little devious,” Kaleanne Hearn told The Journal. “He can be a stripper on the side. But he’s still cute.” The adults-only collection also includes a “Devilishly Pink Teddy Bear” who is seen wearing a “You Turn Me On” shirt. Build-A-Bear's 'after dark' collection of horny animals sparks... NYPOST.COM The toy company's new collection can be found in the "Bear Cave" -- asking users to pledge that they are over...

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This is the scene: https://www.gayforit.eu/video/19992/rob-cryston--mike-lamas The money shot is around 9:25. This is an extended clip, though the quality is worse. It contains a mini-interview with Rob, though it's hard to hear because the music is so loud: https://www.gayforit.eu/video/160118/ROB-CRYSTON

Thanks, but that's a compilation video and it's the scene @maninsoma posted.

Yes, but you didn't see either of them with the woman who went from boffing Mick Jagger to marrying Rupert Murdoch.

And Michelle Lee's first hubby in 34 episodes of KNOTS.

When did I say that? Of course we know who Norma Jean Baker was... she was Josephine Baker's co-joined twin.

If THIS doesn't get people to Queens, NOTHING will... Charo performs one-night show at Queens Theatre March 2 I hear there's a scandal involving Ticketmaster & allegations of scalping for this... City Gate Productions set to perform ’12 Angry Men’ at Ridgewood’s Stone Circle Theatre Mar. 1-10

Murray, like Ava Gardner, is best known to my generation for appearing on KNOTS LANDING.

That's the same info I was able to glean, but I don't think that's the correct video. Hence, this post...

Evil Donte has been traded to Detroit.

You haven't lived until you've seen Shaun Cassidy & Jerry Hall onstage in London:

In 1996, Mike Chavez did a video with Rob Cryston that had a very controversial scene among the gay porn community. In the scene, Chavez was supposed to ejaculate onto Rob's chest. Instead, when he reached orgasm, Rob moved his head forward and received Chavez's semen on his face; more specifically he sucked it into his mouth and swallowed it. At the time, it was unheard of for a high-profile male star to perform in scenes with an oral climax due to AIDS precautions. I've read descriptions of the scene and have even viewed it online, but oddly, nobody has actually mentioned the name of the video. Does anyone know?

Brock Purdy gives blunt response after reporter's bizarre Lee Harvey Oswald question Brock Purdy didn't seem amused when asked about chatter online that he looks like Lee Harvey Oswald.

Because absolutely nothing else is on TV and the NBA only has 2 afternoon games.

I spent 3 hours cleaning (& cleaning out) my fridge on New Years Eve. Since there'll be nothing better to do, maybe I'll give my bathroom that thorough scrubbing I've been threatening for awhile this Sunday. I wonder what the grandeur and magnificense of the July 4th fireworks will inspire me to clean.

One of the younger ones of the 50ish of us kids who hung out around our block murdered a psychologist when he was 39, and is mentioned in an article about her death.

A scientist made a huge discovery recently while fishing in a suburban lake in Western Australia. He reeled in the line to find a particularly notable catch: a goldfish measuring almost three feet long, now considered the world's longest. A stunning image of the enormous creature lying beside a measuring tape shows the goldfish's exact size was about 82 centimeters across, or roughly 32 inches. Generally, goldfish caught in Western Australia can measure up to 200 milimeters long, which is almost 8 inches, according to government officials. But the government notes on its website that goldfish found in the southwestern part of the state can be twice that size.

It ain't Queens, but here's an interesting place for you to (take a) hike... Bannerman Castle — jewel-in-the-rough of New York’s Hudson Highlands region. Linked to the heart of the Big Apple via Metro-North’s Hudson Line all year long — that and a boat shuttle departing the docks near the Beacon train station — this architectural oddity, over a century old, remains the focal point of life on little Pollepel Island all these years later. For such a small landmass, Pollepel has enjoyed a varied and colorful history, earning its stripes as a strategic site for holding the British back (at least for a time) during the Revolutionary War. In more modern times, it became a storehouse for a military surplus dealer based in Brooklyn, an immigrant from the British Isles named Francis Bannerman. The remnants of that structure are what Hudson Valley residents now refer to as “the castle.” And while those riding the train — passing just a stone’s throw away on the eastern bank of the Hudson — might not know to look at it, the Island is much more than its crumbling ruins. In this diminutive paradise, there are gardens, appealing nature trails and picturesque viewpoints for all the photo and video you can take. The island hosts a full series of cultural events, along with year-round tours, conducted on foot, by boat and even kayak. Essentially left to rot for the latter part of the 20th century, the island is now managed by the Bannerman Castle Trust, which, in partnership with New York State, has made continued investments in the site — new funds were just announced for additional improvements, prior to the summer season. Getting there is easy — hop the Hudson Line train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon, which can take anywhere from a bit over an hour to about 90 minutes, depending on the time of day. Once in Beacon, the island’s trusty Estuary Steward boat will take you the rest of the way — a scenic, 30-minute ride toward Storm King Mountain, where the river shrinks down to truly earn its title as the only recognized fjord in the Eastern United States. The best things to do at Bannerman Castle Bannerman Island Cruise & Walking Tour Join the classic island tour, available as a package with the boat ride leaving from Beacon. After 30 minutes on the boat, you’ll be given a 45-minute guided tour of the island, including the castle ruins and gardens. Kayak or Canoe to Bannerman Island Outdoorsy types favor this DIY approach — for complete details on how-to and where to launch from, see here. There are launch sites as close as 30 minutes of paddling from the island. 2024 Theater on Bannerman Island From June through September, hop the boat out to the island for a night of theater under the stars — 2024’s schedule includes Driving Miss Daisy and Always, Patsy Cline. Movie Nights at Bannerman Castle There’s movie night, and then there are the summer movie nights on the island — this year, expect a little of everything, from North by Northwest and Casablanca to Jurassic Park and Hocus Pocus. For more information, visit bannermancastle.org.

I caught my boss in a compromising position with someone on the staff outside of work. They both know I saw them, but neither has said anything. It makes me very uncomfortable. Should I say something to either of them? Should I go to HR? Should I let it go? Well, this is a fine mess, but not one of your making. It would have been easier if your boss and co-worker didn’t know you caught them. Then you could have reported it to HR or anonymously without fear of them knowing it was you. Which doesn’t mean you still don’t report them. It just makes it more complicated for you. I wouldn’t confront either of them directly, but whether or not you report what you discovered is a tough call. HELL no!!! In real estate they say ‘location, location, location’. You need to think ‘leverage, leverage, leverage’. Are they having an affair or are they single and in love? Do they plan to go public? Will one of them transfer or leaving the company? Many variables to consider before you jump into action. Is the staff member somebody who could be made to do some of your work if they are qualified? How much of a raise and extra vacation time can your boss authorize without raising suspicions? If the boss is married, how much can he pay you monthly with his own money for your silence without the wife finding out? ALL of these things should factor into your decision. You have a golden opportunity. Don’t waste it!

Don’t sleep on this bedtime hack. Drowsy dames are slurping down the “sleepy girl mocktail” — a concoction that many claim has cured agonizing nights of restlessness, sending even the worst insomniac into a serious slumber. The relaxing refreshment involves mixing just half a cup of seltzer water, half a cup of tart cherry juice and a spoonful of magnesium powder. Videos on TikTok, which have collectively clocked up tens of millions of views on the app, have become so popular with sleep-deprived scrollers (many of whom are browsing ’til the wee hours) that they have even sparked fears of a nationwide cherry juice shortage Wellness influencer Gracie Norton, who boasts 1.1 million followers, brought the beverage to the mainstream last year with a viral video that showed her preparing the mocktail, saying it would put her “out like a light.” Skeptical of any too-good-to-be-true TikTok trick, I called up New York City sleep specialist Dr. Anne Mooney to ask for her thoughts — and was surprised by her enthusiasm. “I actually think it’s very clever,” Mooney — who runs the Sleep Well Doc clinic in Midtown Manhattan — told The Post, saying she may even start recommending the recipe to some of her patients. Mooney says magnesium promotes stress reduction, which can improve sleep, while tart cherry juice contains both tryptophan and melatonin, which are known to regulate sleep. “There’s definite science behind these two things, and in my opinion, this is safe and natural,” the doc declared. “TikTok is very cleverly making it into something cute,” she further said of the sleep aid. “It has a cute name, it’s going to taste good and it’s easy enough to make that it can be a part of a nightly routine.” So, with TikTok’s backing — and Mooney’s blessing — I dubiously decided to test the drink. The experiment Mooney usually recommends magnesium threonate or magnesium glycinate to patients suffering from insomnia. While both types usually come as capsules, they can be found in powdered form — but they’re not easy to procure. I went to a Rite Aid, a Walgreens and a CVS in my quest to buy any type of magnesium powder, only to find all three franchises completely sold out. Eventually, I tracked down a magnesium citrate powder at Whole Foods for $27.99 (good sleep doesn’t come cheap). Other types are even more expensive. For instance, the trendy Moon Juice magnesium chelate blend favored by many TikTok influencers retails online for $40. The influencers instructed that the mocktail be made and consumed about an hour before bedtime, so I followed the rules accordingly. I scooped a heaping teaspoon of magnesium powder into a glass before adding equal parts tart cherry juice and seltzer water. I gave it a good stir and tried a sip. While many on social media rave about the delicious taste of the sleepy girl mocktail, I found it surprisingly sour. Perhaps because I used a flavorless magnesium powder and am not a huge fan of cherry, the concoction was bitter and almost metallic, even though it was watered down with seltzer. But with the promise of a deep sleep, I finished the fizzy elixir and prepared for slumber. The hype After Gracie Norton’s initial posting of her TikTok clip, fans flooded the comments section to rave about the mixture. “I just started doing this and I woke up for a second to make sure I was still alive since I was sleeping so good,” one exclaimed. Content creator Kayla Gresh has similarly shared a clip creating the concoction, which scored a staggering 3.4 million views and almost identical enthusiasm. “Just started this, I’m so happy to say it’s working wonders,” a fan fawned. “Stress has been making it hard to sleep but now I fall asleep like the elderly.” But would I experience a similar outcome? The results To my complete disbelief, the sleepy girl mocktail sent this skeptic into an immediate, unbroken seven-hour slumber. Often it takes me up to an hour to drift off to sleep, but I was out as soon as my head hit the pillow. Most nights, I wake up in the early hours and toss and turn in a half-sleep for the remaining hours, eventually arising with pillows and blankets strewn across the room. However, with the aid of the mocktail, I slept soundly, waking only to the sound of my alarm clock. While magnesium is regularly safe in small doses, the mineral can cause cramps and diarrhea. I’m pleased to report that I experienced neither of those side effects. In very rare cases, it can result in more serious medical issues, with one nutritionist warning that consuming too much of the substance can cause cardiac arrest. But Mooney says that’s highly unlikely. “You would have to take a very large amount of magnesium to reach the point of cardiac complications, and you would likely have intolerable gastrointestinal side effects such as diarrhea long before that,” she stated. Take it from me: A single teaspoon is more than enough to be effective and, despite the subpar taste, I’ll definitely be drinking this beverage again. The sleepy girl mocktail has awoken a new desire to try other TikTok hacks. I’m sorry I ever slept on this one in the first place. https://nypost.com/2024/02/02/lifestyle/i-tried-the-sleepy-girl-mocktail-insomnia-cure-the-viral-fad-works-but-theres-one-problem/