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[Peckers_Pics] Muscle Wars, PICS; Mar 10, 2011-Safe PICS For All Ages



Muscle Wars, PICS; Mar 10, 2011
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Moderator Note: I am in the middle of moving to out of state.  From now through the next 10 days, I may not be posting as much.  During a period from Sunday, Mar 13 through Thurday, Mar 17, 2011, I will not be posting at all.  Posting may be slow prior and after those dates as I am packing and need to unpack (once i arrive at my new home). Please keep posts down to a minimun.  Thank you ....Jake

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Health - Wellness - Exercise - Reflections:
The Ketchup Quandary

By Jennifer Gruenemay, March 08, 2011

If it's made from tomatoes, it must be healthy, right? If you're talking about ketchup, not necessarily. While ketchup is high in vitamins C and A thanks to its tomato-y roots, it's also really high in sugar. Look at the label and you'll see corn syrup listed high on the ingredients list. That means there's a lot of added sugar, a good reason to take caution if you're too liberal with your condiments.

A little ketchup certainly isn't going to kill you, but it's a good idea to substitute other low-sugar condiments, like salsa, when you can to help keep calories in check. One half cup of salsa has only 35 calories, while the same amount of ketchup packs a whopping 160 calories! You could easily save 125 calories just by making the simple switch – and salsa actually tastes better than ketchup on many foods. But is ketchup really a problem if you're just dipping a few fries? Nah – a tablespoon of ketchup has only 15 calories and isn't going to break your calorie bank. But about those greasy, fried potato sticks...
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And Now, Our War of the Fittest!

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, 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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Cuomo Vows Personal Push to Legalize Gay Marriage
By MICHAEL BARBARO and NICHOLAS CONFESSORE / New York Times

In a closed-door meeting with gay advocates, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo pledged on Wednesday to deploy his own political popularity and prestige to push for the legalization of same-sex marriage in New York, saying he was prepared to devote his "full attention" to the cause this spring.

"For me, this is personal," Mr. Cuomo said at one point, according to two people with direct knowledge of the session.

The governor's remarks, which participants in the meeting described as unexpectedly forceful and impassioned, suggested that the Mr. Cuomo and his aides intend to become deeply involved in overseeing a campaign over the next few months to permit such marriages in the state.

And they were especially striking in light of Mr. Cuomo's long and at times fraught relationship with the gay community.

The legalization of same-sex marriage still faces daunting challenges in New York, where it was defeated in the State Senate two years ago by a wide margin. But Mr. Cuomo's commitment to using his political savvy and muscle could give advocates something they had long lacked: a unifying, persuasive leader who understands the wiles and ways of Albany.

That could prove crucial now that the Senate is controlled by Republicans, none of whom voted to legalize same-sex marriage in 2009, when the Democrats held a narrow majority.

"This meeting was intended to send a statement directly from the governor that this state is going to lead on this issue -- and he is going to lead it," said Richard Socarides, the president of the gay rights group Equality Matters, who participated in the hourlong session at the Capitol.

In a sign of Mr. Cuomo's determination to be closely engaged, he will assign his most senior aide, Steven M. Cohen, to oversee the administration's efforts on the issue. Mr. Cohen, who holds the title of secretary to the governor, normally functions as Mr. Cuomo's top strategist and day-to-day manager of the executive chamber and is less typically involved in handling specific legislative matters.

But exactly when -- or even if -- same-sex marriage will come to a vote this year remains uncertain. People involved in the discussions said Mr. Cuomo and advocates were determined to avoid a repeat of the embarrassing defeat on the Senate floor in 2009, when Democratic lawmakers, advocates and Gov. David A. Paterson had difficulty coordinating their efforts, misjudged support for the bill and won far fewer votes than they had predicted. After passing in the Assembly, the bill was defeated in the Senate by a vote of 38 to 24.

This time, a person involved in the discussions said, "the governor's office is really going to quarterback this." Those who described the meeting did so on the condition of anonymity, citing the governor's desire to keep the discussion confidential.

Republicans made gains in both chambers of the Legislature last fall. On Wednesday, Mr. Cuomo told advocates that it would make little sense for him or for the advocates to push for a floor vote unless there were enough votes for passage in the Senate, participants said.

Mr. Cuomo's timing depends, to some degree, on the state budget, his chief priority. Should the Legislature pass the governor's budget by the April 1 deadline, he would be likely to move more quickly to other priorities, including same-sex marriage and legislation to strengthen New York's ethics laws. But if Mr. Cuomo becomes embroiled in a drawn-out, acrimonious budget fight with the Legislature -- a distinct possibility -- he would most likely seek to let passions cool before jumping into another contentious legislative battle.

The meeting with gay advocates, and Mr. Cuomo's hourlong participation, seemed to signal a new phase in the same-sex-marriage debate in New York: attendees emphasized that the governor might have easily farmed out the issue to top aides, but that he had instead decided to put his stamp on it.

Surrounded by leaders of the state's most prominent gay rights groups and his top advisers, Mr. Cuomo opened the session by describing the state's crucial place in the history of movements like women's liberation, gay rights and environmental justice, according to those who attended.

New York, he said, was not leading on same-sex marriage, and he suggested that it was time for the state to restore its reputation for progressive change.

Calling many in the room friends, he said the issue had taken on a personal dimension for him, because of his relationship with gay people he has known for years. Ross D. Levi, who attended the meeting and leads the Empire State Pride Agenda, a leading gay rights group in New York, said the governor's commitment of support was "very satisfying."

In a statement issued after the meeting, Mr. Cuomo hinted at his personal investment in the marriage debate. "To me this is more than just a piece of legislation," he said. "This is about the lives of people who I have known for many years, who currently are without the rights to which they are entitled."
"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."
....Jake
  
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