Monday, June 21, 2010

[Peckers_Pics] Hair Wars; June 22, 2010 - Safe PICS For All Ages, Rated G



 
Hair Wars; June 22, 2010
Safe PICS For All Ages, Rated  G
 
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Today's Health/Excercise Tip:
The Calorie-Free Calorie Burner
 
Water may be the furthest thing from your mind when you're busy. But not drinking enough of the clear stuff can have dire consequences – even for your waistline! Dehydration can slow your metabolism by three percent. For someone who weighs 150 pounds, that amounts to 45 fewer calories burned each day.

Even though this may not sound like a lot, think in the long term. Those extra 45 calories a day – equal to one tablespoon of pancake syrup – can prevent your body from burning almost 5 pounds of fat a year. It adds up!

Few people drink as much water as they should. If you feel thirsty, you're already dehydrated. So don't rely on your body to tell you when to drink. Instead, drink water on a regular basis. Keep a large water bottle at your desk, and take generous sips frequently. Drink a tall glass of water before and after your workout, at your lunch break and before dinner.
And Now, Hair Wars!
This group is called "Peckers PICS."  The English -  slang definition of "pecker" is to pluck at the truth. Therefore, we peck at items such as Gay Men's Health and Male Fitness, Gay (LGBT) Politics & Issues.  In this section you may peck at each photo in order to decide the winner of the "war of the fittest!"  Whereas, you should select the guy that may inspire you to exercise and "get fit!"   Warning: This may stoke you!
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2010 Stonewall Street Festival on Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors, Florida (Fort Lauderdale)
 
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Mermaid Parade 2010, Coney Island, NY
 
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You Decide!
John at the Capital Gay Pride street festival. Washington, DC. /June 13, 2010
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Capital Gay Pride street festival. Washington, DC. /June 13, 2010
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Really Stoked?
June 19, 2010 - Pride! Holiday 2010. Columbus, Ohio 
 
Former gay scout "broke down and cried" when he was dismissed
By Sarah Hoye, CNN / June 21, 2010
 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (CNN) -- A gay man expelled from the Boy Scouts in 2003 said Monday he misses being a scout but has no regrets.

"There is no bitterness in my heart against these people," Greg Lattera said in an interview following his court appearance. "They are still an organization that gave me the core values as to who I am."

Lattera testified Monday at the federal court case filed by the Boy Scouts of America attempting to keep the $1-a-year lease for their downtown Philadelphia offices. The local chapter, Cradle of Liberty Council, was told by the city to pay $200,000 a year to lease the building or vacate the headquarters that have been located on city land since 1928.

The national scout policy that prohibits the hiring of gay men puts the local chapter in violation of the city charter and an ordinance outlawing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and other grounds.

The lawsuit contends the city's ultimatum violates their First Amendment rights and that the city's position is unconstitutional and violates the organization's right to free speech and equal protection.

Lattera was 18 when he attended a local meeting about gays and the scouting policy. The meeting was open to the press, he said.

"Here I¹m thinking this is a meeting about the policy and how I feel about it," he said. "I'm in my uniform and next thing I knew was that I was on TV."

Two weeks later, on June 6, 2003, he received a letter ordering him to sever all ties with the scouts because they "received information" that led to his dismissal.

"I broke down and cried," said Lattera, now 25, adding the scouts opened his eyes to the world around him and taught him life skills. "It was like a part of me was taken away."

In court, Lattera answered questions about the 2003 meeting and the letter.

At the time of his dismissal, Lattera was a camp counselor and held the rank of Life Scout, which is one step below the organization¹s highest rank of Eagle Scout. He joined the scouts at age 10.

Lattera, who declined to name his scout troop or reveal where he resides, said scouting is about more than a building.

"No matter what they say or do, it¹s not my choice," he said. "³Scouting isn¹t the building. The troops will still be there in the morning. People make the scouts."

Closing arguments are expected Tuesday.

"Every gay and lesbian person who has been lucky enough to survive the turmoil of growing up is a survivor. Survivors always have an obligation to those who will face the same challenges."

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