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Sounds like good advice coming from a well-seasoned roller... thanks so much for the info! I feel a little better now... do you pre/post-load, or not? I've never done that before, but I don't want to crash and feel shitty the whole weekend. Muchas gracias para la informacion, kitten >^.^<

Fuck, fuck, fuck... sounds like they're mostly caffeine/MDA... goddammit... I'd test one out before I went to Vegas, but... what the hell. Guess we'll wait until we're there. SHIT.

Fuck, fuck, FUCK! Are you almost positive, girl? Have you heard reviews? I have a significant number of them I was gonna take to Vegas with me... damn, what's up with the shitty quality of pills nowadays. Miss you!

Ideal = 1 hour mixed sex/foreplay (and the occasional 10-minute hot 'n heavy in an illicit place) My last partner and I messed around for 8 hours straight... he came 4 times. Had about a 5-minute recovery time, there was plenty of foreplay... *sigh* Memories.

I haven't dropped in over YEARS, but a friend just gave me a few pills and I'm torn over whether I should take them or give them away... Has anyone in SoCal had any experiences with or heard anything about blue dolphins? They're fat, a vibrant blue with white specks. Just curious, muchas gracias in advance. I'm off to VEGAS this weekend!

Is there even a difference at all? Thanks!

Thanks a mill, you guys are the best.

I remember there used to be a website that allowed people to post their specific pill experiences... does anyone have the URL? Is it still around? Thanks!

They chalked it up as an "accident." I work 20 blocks away, and am still in shock. I was going to go down there during my lunch break, too... May the families affected by this tragic incident find peace. What happened was so senseless...

Didn't make the move to the Tower, my division will be staying in the offices on Broadway in Santa Monica.

LOL... doh. I work for the major motion picture studio that produces all the Bond titles... Legally Blonde, etc.

Think Bond... James Bond...

I found an amazing woman who offers Brazilian bikini waxes for $15 first time, $10 every time after that... she lifts and bends your legs everywhere to remove EVERYTHING! I'm thrilled... tipped her $5, and will be going back to her regularly. Within walking distance from work, too (Santa Monica), which is great...

Me and bgirl Citrus, baby Styles Crew.

Jose dancing.

Jose (bboy Stride, Furious Styles Crew), footwork.

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There was nothing else to do in Arizona...

Any recommendations? The cheaper the better, but of course quality first... thanks!

Didn't see you there last night, weyes... The show was AMAZING!!! Five live performances by different dance crews... Style Elements' show was set to classical/hip hop music, and there were some crrrrrrrrrrrazy lighting effects. Anyone going tonight? I'll be working the door... Saturday and Sunday, too...

Okay, who's going to BBoySummit 2003? The World BBoy/Breakdancing Championships start this week in Los Angeles... Just wanted to give you guys a heads up... BBoySummit is one of the biggest bboy/bgirl/breaker/breakdance events in the world. Crews have flown out from France, Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Japan, etc. for this competition, scheduled to begin THURSDAY. Breaking/bboying, popping, locking, emcee battles, graf exhibitions, live performances by true underground hiphop artists, and more. Here's the agenda, starting JUNE 26, 2003 with a theater show (first of its kind, ever! think bboying meets classical music) at USC: http://www.bboysummit.com/agenda.htm BBOYSUMMIT 2003 "UPRISING" JUNE 26-29, 2003 IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, CALI. Uprising Package Deal: $65 for all 4 days! Including the Theatre / Panel Day!! OR Pay Per Day: June 26th - Uprising Theatre Experience Theatre Style Forum, Opening with Panel Discussion on Hip-Hop and Business Exploration, And Hip-Hop Originals Dance Panel. Theatrical performances by Top Dance Crews for the US and Abroad, including:Style Elements, Ground Zero, more TBA. $20 in advance/ $25 at door June 27th - Uprising Hype Break Panel with top Bboys and Bgirls discussing the current state of Bboy/Bgirl culture. Footwork Flava Competition. Who has the most flavaful footwork? We shall see… Jumpoff Circles BBQ banguet $15 in advance/ $20 at door June 28th - Bboy Summit 2003: Uprising The Summit legacy at the Grand Ave in Downtown Los Angeles, A completely outdoor floorplan of 100 k sq. ft. with adjacent Club with dj’s spinning the best blend of funk, breaks, and soulful sounds. Rooster: Pros and Proteges Circle, Crew Battle Prelims, Bgirl Twosomes Prelims, Funk Fest Popping Prelims and Jam Sessions, Live Breaks, Battle of the Sexes (Turntablism, Bboy vs. Bgirl, MC, and Graf) and the Infamous DJ/MC Talent Showcase representing whats hot on the streets. $20 in advance/ $25 at door June 29th - Bboy Summit 2003: Uprising BboySummit Uprising continues at the Grand Ave in LA. Day 2 will feature Raw Cirlces, Crew Battle Finals, Bgirl Twosomes Battles, Funk Fest Battles and Elite Circle, Hip-Hop Fashion Show, MC Batte, and Special Performances. $20 in advance/ $25 at door You can get your tickets here: http://www.bboysummit.com/tickets.htm If any of you have any questions, feel free to ask me... I'm not a promoter, but I babysit for the person throwing the event (AsiaOne, dope bgirl and single mom of the most beautiful baby in the world) and she ALWAYS throws a tight jam. Hope to see you there... should be a good show... ~kitten >^.^<

Any thoughts? Gay in a Macho World Groundbreakers Tear Down Stereotypes in Hip-Hop, Sports and Law Enforcement By Bryan Robinson June 19 — Up-and-coming recording artist Caushun (pronounced "caution") has a forthcoming album entitled Proceed With Caushun, but he is not afraid to say what he is: the first openly gay rapper in hip-hop. The 25-year-old Brooklyn, N.Y., native, who was born Jason Herndon, hopes he'll be a rap revolutionary with his openness about his sexual identity. "I feel blessed that I'm in a position to be opening doors to other venues for the gay community," he said. "We're already here in hip-hop. We just need to get to the point where we're seen as equals." But Caushun is just one of several gay groundbreakers trying to tear down barriers and stereotypes in traditionally macho professions. The nation's only openly gay police chief came out of the closet six months ago in Suisun City, Calif. And former professional baseball and football players have admitted their sexual orientation in recent years, exposing homophobia and intolerance in some of the nation's favorite sports. But despite some progress for gays in sports and law enforcement — and the promise of a breakthrough in hip-hop — there is still a long road ahead. Ready for a Revolution For Caushun, perhaps dialogue is the best sign of progress in the once traditionally macho worlds of law enforcement, football, baseball and now hip-hop. And that's what the recording artist, backed by Baby Phat Records — operated by Kimora Lee Simmons, the wife of hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons — hopes to generate with his emergence on the scene. It's easy to think that an openly gay rapper would not have a place in — or would be imperiled in — an industry that has taken pride in its machismo, "hard" gangsta image, and that has seen some of its biggest stars — Eminem perhaps the most noted — attacked for anti-gay lyrics. But Caushun said he has been received with open arms by both the audience and his contemporaries. He believes the world of hip-hop is ready for him. "Surprisingly, it [his reception] has been overwhelming with love," he said. "I haven't had any experience where they [fans] have been just hating on me. … There's been a lot of love from the straight community, a lot of love from the gay community." Becoming Pioneers and Role Models But how many albums Caushun will sell and how much airplay he will get on radio stations remains to be seen. He has generated attention, however, making appearances on MTV, BET, and being interviewed by Vibe magazine and The New York Times. Caushun believes his openness will win the respect of listeners and perhaps open the door to other aspiring gay rappers or others within the industry who have stayed in the closet. "I'm not saying the industry will embrace a whole load of gay rappers coming out on the scene," he said. "But if a few of us can make some noise, then that's history. … If I act like someone else, then it's like I'm letting society make me feel like I'm ashamed of who I am." And for those who may feel ashamed of their sexual orientation, having a voice within a group or industry they had felt they could never be a part of can prove vital. "Gay teens are by far the group of teens that commit suicide the most. They don't know how to deal with it." said GOAL New England's Mike Carney. "I am constantly dealing with cases where teens are attacked, beaten up just because they're perceived to be gay. It's not that they're gay, they're perceived to be gay. … We [gays and lesbians] really need to get out there in the front and center and really act as a role model for these kids."

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Turns out we were directed to a forest location v. a desert one... the group had secured an amazing spot on Native land, which = negative coppers. I slept a majority of the way there, and woke up just in time in complete darkness. Almost complete sensory deprivation, except for the "shhhhh" of a stream nearby, and a woman saying "...be warned, there are snakes are bears in this area..." Eep. We arrived at the campsite around 3-3:30am, and found an open area to pitch our tents on... later, we discovered pitching our tents right out in the middle of a grassy field was NOT the best idea because we proceeded to fry like Nuggets on $1 Tuesdays once the sun came up, but we were too lazy to move. The music started around 4am, but it was peaceful to listen to because they began with light instrumentals and "animal sounds" (wolf, bird, etc.). The next day, I woke up around 8am, ate three kabobs, went down to the stream, and fell asleep. A spider bit my nose. Music thumping the entire time... dj Brad, etc... it was too hot to dance during the day, though. Music continues... I danced a little, watched people tripping their brains out (responsible drug use was strongly encouraged), and met two funny & adorable gay raver boys who kept telling me they were eskimos in an igloo. One of them decided he had balloons on his feet and started bounding away... sooooooooo totally cute. If I come back in another life, I'd like to be a beautiful gay raver boy. Watched people in Grateful Dead bear outfits dance around to a "Fuzzy Wuzzy Bear" song, saw naked firedancers... lots of colors, lots of lights, lots of sounds... More dancing... there was a beautiful full moon that rose high above the trees, and thousands danced under it... unbelievable feeling. Woke up the next day around 9am, ate an egg/cheese/spinach omlette, and went hiking. Walked for miles across grass, through weeds, over rocks, under logs... and finally reached an amazing waterfall. I was prepared for disappointment, expecting a dinky little 20-foot coming-out-of-a-sewage-pipe-trickle... but when we turned the corner and saw a 100+-foot waterfall, it made the whole hike worthwhile. Pictures below. We packed up and left after hiking all the way back our campsite... to sum it all up, there was a LOT of nudity (boobs and penises bobbing everywhere), a lot of drug use, a lot of dancing, and a lot of reflecting. Besides the spider bite on my nose, I came out unscathed... good times, good times...

Izzy setting up camp... writing the review now...