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High in the Andes, the 26-mile Inca Trail follows in the footsteps of fifteenth-century Incans, leading past a series of ruins to the mystical royal retreat of Machu Picchu, in Peru.
Ancient stone stairs line the Inca Trail as it leads up through cloud forests and alpine tundra, until the clouds part and the massive Puerta del Sol—Sun Gate—reveals the stunningly preserved granite city of Machu Picchu.
The Appalachian Trail takes in more-varied scenery than any other path on the continent. It starts in the rugged green Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, winds up through the Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, then crawls through bucolic New England towns before ending in Maine's isolated Hundred-Mile Wilderness.
The Zion Narrows trail through Zion National Park in Utah alternates between gaping, quarter-mile-wide stretches and narrow, 20-foot-wide passageways. In places, hikers must ford the waist-deep waters of the Virgin River.
Zion National Park claims a close second place behind the Grand Canyon for sheer, jaw-dropping canyon beauty, yet draws just over half of the more famous park's annual crowds.
The Route of the Hiawatha Bike Trail, which runs through Idaho and Montana, includes seven dizzying, canyon-spanning trestles—some as high as 230 feet.
The Hiawatha trail, built atop a former railway, also features 10 covered tunnels along its 15-mile route.
The 2,600-mile Pacific Crest Trail—the other great American backpacking path—spans the entire West Coast, from the Mexico border to British Columbia, and passes through 25 national forests and seven national parks.
The Pacific Crest Trail takes in everything from the vivid red Vasquez Rocks near Los Angeles to the deep blue waters and snowcapped peaks of Crater Lake in Oregon—not to mention Yosemite, Sequoia National Park, and the Sierra Nevadas in between. Shown, the Sonora Pass in California's Stanislaus National Forest.
The 52-mile Torres del Paine circuit in Chile loops through a section of southern Patagonian wilderness that contains some of the most otherworldly scenery on the planet—including Lake Pehoe, shown here.
The Torres del Paine Circuit passes blue glaciers, craggy mountain peaks, granite pillars, green lagoons, and expansive ice fields—plus exotic wildlife such as ostrich-esque rheas and llama-like guanacos, above.
A series of fifteenth-century footpaths connect the five colorful villages of Cinque Terre, Italy, in the cliffs high above the Mediterranean. With autos on these ancient roads still few and far between, this is one of the few places where hikers can still travel car-free through the heart of Old Europe.
The scenic vineyards, olive groves and fruit orchards lining the steep cliffs along the trail are bested only by the five historic towns themselves. Shown, the village of Riomaggiore.
Each of the towns of Cinque Terre claims centuries-old churches, postcard-perfect homes and high stone walls that cling to the rocks above the sea.
A suspension bridge spans a river in the Tjaekta Valley, which is part of Sweden's Kungsleden, or King´s Trail. The trail covers one of Europe's last swaths of genuinely pristine wilderness, 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle.
For wintertime skiers, the 270-mile Kungsleden is a snow-swept wonderland; for summer hikers, the untouched birch forests come alive with multi-colored flowers blooming under the midnight sun.
Wine lovers know there's no better bike path than the Route des Grands Crus, or "the road of great wines," a 40-mile road through the heart of Burgundy's famed Côte d'Or (golden slope). The picturesque road is lined with intimate, family-run wineries and marked with street signs emblazoned with bunches of grapes.
South Africa's 34-mile Whale Trail passes secluded, sandy beaches, tide pools, and sea caves, and has plenty of vantage points for observing the star attraction—the abundant southern right whales that populate these waters between June and December.
The Whale Trail starts in the Potberg mountains of the De Hoop Nature Reserve (shown), then winds east down the verdant green hillsides toward the water. All along the way, trekkers gaze down on the turquoise rock pools and craggy cliff formations that make up this stretch of Indian Ocean coast.
New Zealand's ecologically-diverse Milford Track, which cuts through Fiordland National Park on the South Island, is like a sampler platter of the country's most outstanding outdoor offerings. The 35-mile route swings through temperate rainforest, alongside rushing rivers and waterfalls, across wetlands vivid with ferns and moss, and over a narrow alpine pass.
Sutherland Falls, a prime photo op along New Zealand's Milford Track. The trail is so popular, the country's national park service has had to limit access to 90 new hikers per day, for the sake of conservation.
An elaborate network of roads built as a supply line during the Vietnam War, the Ho Chi Minh trail runs the length of the country (more than 1,000 miles from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City), winding around vertigo-inducing mountain passes, through isolated ancient villages, and down to sandy stretches of uninhabited coastline.


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Winds have forced me to use the ferry to reach the protected shores of the backend of East Bay. You may launch from the Yacht Basin in downtown Galveston. It's about 18 miles oneway, to the back end near Marsh Pt.
The bite has been at daylight to near 9am. Up tight to the grass. Use plenty of bug spray. Tides in or out is great. Recent days have been spring time highs to near 3 feet..........
Keeps this short fellow close to the drains and bayous for those big girls.
Using top water plug from either She Pups or Baby Spooks.
Colors are black/green head or reverse. Also the clown color from Rapala. Slow, slow retreive then sometime just stop it.................then hold on...........
Recent days launching from Stringray, these spec's are a minimum of 20 inches. Several have exceeded 25 inches.
Redfish are there as well, using gold spoon weedless.
Wading wet is a option, I'm still in my Simms wad-lites
Try FTU Green Rod in the 6'2". Great action. Should be available this month at either location. Broke my tip on the 6'6" last year and discovered the new action.
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by gwilson on Feb.27, 2011, under Uncategorized
We had another BUSY week in Biomedical Science courses.
- Freshman-level BIMS 1300 Intro to Scientific Research students learned how to use their Tablet PCs to gather data from a "Brain Test" all students took (determined analytical vs. creative, auditory vs. visual) and calculate standard error of the mean, as well as linear regression analysis of data sets. In the lab, students finished up their observation projects that will be presented in the coming week.
- The new microbiology course for allied health majors, BIOL 3403 Fundamentals of Microbiology participated in a webinar hosted by McMurry alumna Mary Lynn Smith ('83) on biofilms in healthcare. This was an example of how experts and professionals a thousand miles away can contribute to our students' education.
- In BIOL 3410 Microbiology, students finished the identification of Gram positive bacteria found in their cars. They are working on research posters describing their studies and will turn those in next week. In short, they took samples from the HVAC and interior surfaces of their cars, isolated and purified bacteria, and pursued identifications of the Gram positive cocci found using conventional tests and the BD-BBL Crystal(TM) Rapid ID panels. Follow-up tests included testing for oxacillin-resistance, an indicator of community-borne MRSA.
- In BIMS 4391 Advanced Microbiology, students moved forward in their development of antibiotic-producing bacteria. They completed the identification of their endospore-formers using microscopy, conventional tests, and BD-BBL Crystal(TM) Rapid ID panels. Then, they grew their bacterium in batch culture, removed the cells and spores by centrifugation and filtration, and challenged six microbes (two Gram negative rods, two Gram positive cocci, two yeasts) with the filtrate in disk diffusion tests. Those antibiotic producers with the most promise will be grown in our new benchtop fermenters and their products characterized by chemical, physical, and physiological means to learn more.
- In our BIMS 4201 Capstone Research class, senior students began cultivating the Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain genetically-modified with human estrogen receptor as a prelude to the use of the YES assay for monitoring the presence of estrogen-mimics in the environment.
All this may sound way beyond the reach of normal college students in normal college classes. Not so! We find that students are more engaged in learning techniques and information when there's a reason or goal – a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! It is at the heart of the skills-laden, research-rich approach taken in teaching BIMS courses.


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Why not take aim where it matters,directly at the "individuals" who are hell bent on pushing their crazed Liberal agenda. Liberal Democrat politicians know damned well what they're doing and they're well aware there efforts are not about controling guns it's about controling you,also on their agenda is a government takeover of the internet,why? because they don't currently control it now that's why, freedom of speech is also on it's way out unless genuine action takes place to stop these "individuals" in the dark.
The elected officials in Albany have to be made aware that average gun owners are not criminals and refuse to be treated as such. Our Rights are being taken away with laws that do nothing to stop criminals. I am glad that the Counties in Western New Yorkare voicing opposition to the New York SAFE ACT...... Now we need the local law enforcement in Western New York to refuse to enforce the new law as written for being in violation of The Bill of Rights.
Your Sister
I think it's great that you're looking into this. They did pass that bill way too fast. Genesee County is all about hunting. Good luck.
Hit Albany in their pocketbook
It's time we start fighting Albany with the only thing they understand. I think gun owners, and others who believe in the Constitution, can gain some leverage, by withholding some of money, N.Y.S. depends on. Stop buying lottery tickets. Avoid paying Thruway tolls, and don't go to state run casinos, till the Safe Act is repealed.
Keep up the pressure
Gov.Cuomo and Duffy are both feeling the heat. Proceduraly incorrect actions should bring uprise of citizens. These people feel they can do as they please - for far too long we have been complacent. Dont hide your guns - exercise your rights.
step up
Being a long time Genesee county resident I'm glad to see the county is stepping up with the other counties from western NY.It's not about deer hunting and not about target shooting.It's about the 2nd amedment to the constitution of theunited states of america.
Turn the tables?
If we keep voting in schmucks that passed this bill they will only keep trampling us with their own agenda and not the common citizens. Remember they work for us not the other away around. "Corrupt politicians" make corrupt laws! The criminalor mentally ill will not comprehend any law and this only "handcuffs" law abiding citizens. They "assaulted" our rights, they are the "assault weapons"!
That,s right lock and load, load the system with law suits, litigation and lock,em up if they don,t comply to the will of the people,"WE THE PEOPLE" Don,t make us do something we,ll all regret. What part of shall not be infringed don,t they understand? Awoman has a right to choose to end a life, We have right to protect ours, PERIOD! HAVE A NICE DAY!
Sons of Liberty
Just like the tea in Boston this Safe Act 2013 bill needs to be dumped! Do not be duped by their thinking they know whats right. Was it right to tax unjustly our forefathers as they proposed it. By their reasoning does it make it right or just, no not at all. Are "YOU" a patriot or redcoat? Will you bend over and take it the wrong way, everyday in every way as "they" will it? Or will we unite and fight to right the wrong afforded us by an out of control government. Infrigement of 2A is not a option we can relent to or reason to. Injustice of our right is bad policy and only weakens any good conscience to which was framed by the framers of our constitution.
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A celebration of Randy's life will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Arriola Bible Church, Highway 491 and County Road S. A meal will follow a brief service, which will include time for family and friends to share memories of Randy.
Randy was born in Denver, March 30, 1957, to Lyle and Shirley (Hobbs) Graham. He was raised in Sterling and relocated to Summit and Park counties before settling in Cortez. He passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 13, 2014, at age 56.
His fondness of helping others was mirrored in his employment of Property Management/Real Estate and his participation in his church and community. Hiking, bicycling and camping are among the adventures that he enjoyed most. His smile, wit and gentle manner deeply touched others.
Surviving Randy are his wife, Lois (Diedrich) Graham of Cortez; his son, Cameron Graham of Fort Collins; grandchild, Lorelei Graham of Fort Collins; siblings James (Ann) Graham of Parker, Kevin (Anocha) Graham of Reno, Nev., and Laura (Richard) Jones of Beale, AFB, Calif.; seven nieces and nephews; and brother in-law and sister in-law, Peter and Joan Brind'Amour of Mancos.
Preceding Randy in death are his son, Jared Graham; and his parents.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Montezuma at PO Drawer 740, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez, Colo. 81321.
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Here at the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast we like to see what new recipes we can find, bake and serve. I will share a yummy one with you that everyone will like.
These big, soft, chewy cookies are just delicious.
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temp.
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2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups raisins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Have cookies sheets prepared.
Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter and both sugars in large bowl until well blended, about 1 minute. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until well blended, about 1 minute. On low speed, beat in dry ingredients just until blended (do not over beat). Stir in raisins.
Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto prepared sheets, spacing evenly apart and forming 6 mounds per sheet. Bake until cookies are pale golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool cookies on sheets for 5 minutes. Using metal spatula, transfer cookies to rack and cool completely.
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Skip to comments.Not born this way: The facts, plus help available
Posted on 06/05/2011 7:48:09 AM PDT by scripter
Without any reputable evidence, the entertainment culture, uneducated media, and sexual activists have seduced today's teenagers, in particular, to believe that people are born homosexual.
However, science has found no biological basis for homosexuality, bisexuality, or transsexuality.
Study after study has found the LGBT lifestyle to be unhealthy, with the highest rate of sexually-transmitted diseases, and higher cancer rates and earlier deaths.
While all people are worthy and valuable, the fact is people are not "born this way," as a popular song insists.
On this page you will find:
1. The facts on homosexuality
2. Resources to overcome homosexual behavior and gender identity disorder
3. An important video message titled "Does God Love Gay People?"
4. Some personal stories from people who used to live a homosexual lifestyle
Homosexuality is not innate; no biological origin
Is there a gay gene?
National Association of Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH)
'Gay' gene claim suddenly vanishes
American Psychological Association revises statement on homosexuality
WorldNetDaily.com, May 12, 2009 -- A publication from the American Psychological Association includes an admission that there is no "gay" gene, according to a doctor who has written about the issue
Facts About Youth, American College of Pediatricians, 2011
No statistically significant [gay] gene has been found
Dr. Neil Whitehead, November 2006 interview
Peter Tatchell, British homosexual activist
Turn Signal with Kim Trobee, Focus Action 2008
It would also be equally foolish to close the door and say that its simply down to biological factors, theres no other factors or influences that impact on a persons sexual orientation.
Only 1.7 percent of the 18-and-over population identify as gay
Associated Press, April 7, 2011
Homosexuality is not healthy
Health Risks of the Homosexual Lifestyle
Facts About Youth, American College of Pediatricians, 2011
The Health Risks of Gay Sex
Dr. John Diggs, Jr., MD, Corporate Research Council, 2002
Nearly 3/4 of HIV/AIDS infections transmitted by male-to-male sexual contact
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008
Link between Sexual Orientation and Cancer
Cancer Network, May 12, 2011
Homosexual men were found to be 1.9 times more likely to self-report a cancer diagnosis than were heterosexual men .Although homosexual women did not have a higher incidence of cancer, these women did report lower overall health as cancer survivors compared to heterosexual women.
Prostate Cancer Survival May Be Especially Tough on Gay Men
HealthDay News, May 16, 2011
The Negative Health Effects of Homosexuality
A catalog of research data
Family Research CouncilHomosexuals, Bisexuals More Unhealthy than Heterosexuals: Massachusetts Study
Americans for Truth about Homosexuality, December 3, 2008
Help for those struggling with homosexuality
The website Transformed Image has compiled a list of helpful links including:
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Video message: Does God love gay people?
Are you struggling with homosexuality? Know someone who is? Do you think God doesn't love people who engage in homosexual behavior? We encourage EVERYONE to view this message hosted by Jonathan Ervin, a man who has practiced homosexuality and has AIDS. He is joined by Dr. Will Honeycutt, Professor Darren Wu and Dr. Karen Swallow Prior. [14:17]
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Now we know why the DOD has to cut healthcare costs to vet and dependents. They will see sky rocketing cost from the infux of homosexuals.
This article contains rationale facts, which will immediately cause the homo-ingratiated to screech and flee in horror. So it will do little good.
A small percentage of homosexuals are biologically gay due to hormonal imbalances in the womb. Rats can be made homosexual by putting the mother in extreme stress during pregnancy, for instance.
Imprinted homosexuals are those whose first sexual experiences were homosexual. The vast majority of homosexuals are this way.
Many of the above links could easily be their own thread. This should be a great reference article.
As someone who has followed the science on this subject since 1991: If you could find some science or any credible scientist to support your position I'm more than interested.
If they truly believed that they were born that way, they wouldn't be in schools trying to convert children.
I've heard that quite a few times but have never seen any science to support it. That is, I haven't read any study that hormonal imbalances are causal to same-sex attraction.
One fact: homosexuals cannot procreate. This means, if it is a genetic trait, it will have faded away into nonexistence... if you believe in natural selection which most Liberal/progressives do.
From a scientific perspective, it could be recessive. Still, I haven't read any credible studies that it is.
Homosexuality: A Natural Cause?
"Abstract: Male rats were exposed to prenatal (i.e. before they were born) or postnatal (after they were born) stress, or both. The prenatally stressed males showed low levels of male copulatory behavior and high rates of female lordotic responding. Postnatal stress had no effect. The modifications are attributed to stress-mediated alterations in the ratio of adrenal to gonadal androgens during critical stages of sexual differentiation. Specifically, it appears that stress causes an increase in the weak adrenal androgen, androstendione, from the maternal fetal adrenal cortices, or both, and a concurrent decrease in the potent gonadal androgen, testosterone."
No doubt, exposure to it will >create< more homosexuals or bisexuals.
It is not unlike an addiction. Starts out small and ends up ruling a person's life... looking for that next level of thrill.
There may be other driving factors, but this one of the causes.
There is no scientist or doctor who could predict or announce at birth the future sexual behavior of any newborn child.
The same goes with any social behavior.
Through the years I have seen studies that have claimed to find the alcoholic gene, studies that claim to find behavioral traits among children that may mean that they could become a serial killer, etc....
None of these studies though find any definitive test for predicting the future social behavior of any new born child or even older child or even adult.
Thus any support of giving corrupt or criminal behavior rights as if they were innate behavioral traits is an extremely dangerous precedent.
Gays cannot procreate.
Agreed about the credible studies — interesting that there hasn't been a study. Maybe because it isn't PC.
As for the males, there are gay males who look and act very macho.
Thanks. I'll take a look.
Actually, homosexuals can procreate if they are not exclusively homo in their behavior. Think of certain Congresscritters who were "happily married" with multiple children before they were caught one night going the other way.
"I think there are two types of homosexuals; biological and imprinted.
A small percentage of homosexuals are biologically gay due to hormonal imbalances in the womb. Rats can be made homosexual by putting the mother in extreme stress during pregnancy, for instance.
Imprinted homosexuals are those whose first sexual experiences were homosexual. The vast majority of homosexuals are this way. "
I believe you are correct except in your ratio. Very very few homosexuals are really imprinted. Speak to the many members of SNAP, adults who were raped as kids by clergy, teachers, and other authorities. Even men who were raped for years as boys see themselves as heterosexual, but of course they have often lifelong sexual issues. It didn't make them gay.
Most gay men did have their first sex experience with a man or other boy. Because that's whom they were attracted to. Not the other way around. Picture a woman to whom you could never be attracted. Somehow you are young and innocent, maybe drunk, and she takes advantage of you. You would still not seek her out thereafter. Abuse doesn't turn you gay (though it can ruin your life) or change what appeals to you.
And you are right about the influences in the womb. I am always wishing Freepers would understand the influences there, because many differences in the prenatal environment cause sexual development problems. Most homosexuality is a birth defect. Not genetic coming through genes, but epigenetic, influenced upon the growing person by differences in the womb during the week when sexual parts and brain connections are being wired.
Many animals are born with sex behavior differences due to pollution, especially the soft bodied creatures. Who do we think we are, that all the plastics and neurotoxins in our bodies would never affect our unborn? Other birth defects happen in the same way.
Not every gay was born that way. Some of them got sucked into it...
Yeah, the same can be said for any other kind of pervert as well.
Yes and no. To start with, the far greater number of congenital defects, physical and psychological, found in homosexuals, tends to indicate that there are at least some "proclivities" towards homosexuality. But that is only part of the equation.
This has been demonstrated repeatedly with mammals in laboratory conditions since the 1960s. About halfway through gestation, the testes of a male fetus will secrete a squirt of testosterone that will travel to its brain and tell it that it is a "male" brain. If this testosterone does not arrive, the brain is, by default, female.
Scientists were able to block this testosterone in male fetuses, or add some artificially to female fetuses. The end result being an animal that thinks it is of the other gender, to include its mating behavior. They were even able to block it to half the brain, so the animal would exhibit both male and female behavior.
However, and a big however, while this is enough to determine animal sexuality, it is *not* enough to determine human sexuality.
That is, a male human fetus whose testosterone is blocked naturally, or by an artificial chemical, will indeed exhibit female behavior in many ways, but it will *not* influence who they are sexually attracted to. Most likely, they will be more feminine heterosexuals.
Likewise, a female human fetus that gets a squirt of testosterone via some means, will indeed be masculine in character, but still the odds strongly favor her being heterosexual.
This indicates that gender identification in the brain is not enough to "make a homosexual". It also dispels the idea that animal models can be used to determine human sexuality.
In turn, this supports the idea that environmental factors and upbringing do hold some key elements to determining human sexuality, strong enough to overcome gender identification.
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia causes girls to be exposed to excessive levels of testosterone in utero. Even though the condition is typically corrected at birth, when diagnosis is made, these females are much more likely to have male interests and behaviors (eg more interested in sports than average girl) and be lesbians once old enough to have a sexual preference.
For males, however, I think any biological basis is probably something other than sex hormones.
Maternal stress:
In rats, researchers have found a link between maternal stress and demasculinizing effects in the sexual behaviour of male offspring.
The mothers stress leads to a delayed testosterone surge in male rats. An East German researcher, Dorner, claimed to have found a similar stress effect in humans during the Second World War. If mothers underwent a lot of stress, he found no heterosexuality in their young offspring,25%bisexuality, and 35%homosexuality.
The remainder were too young to know what their preferences
These were spectacular results, but the study appears to be
maverick. Other studies on rats could not find the effect, and stress in human mothers delays the testosterone surge much less markedly than in rats. Dorner has also been criticized for not interviewing the mothers.
Three other studies on humans did not
find any effect.
A later and more sophisticated study, although it
found no correlations with stress for boys, did find an unsurprising relatively strong correlation between homosexual fantasy and childhood gender non-conformity
(see Chapter Three). Curiously,
in this study, there was a moderate correlation for girls between maternal stress and lesbianism, which made no sense to the authors. Girls are not exposed to a pre-natal testosterone surge, so a delayed surge makes no sense in this context.
The latest and biggest survey 31 basically concludes that
there is a small weak effect for boys and a more significant effect for girls. A similar survey for the stressful effects of an historic Dutch famine could find no effects.
In no case can the effects be described as overwhelming, which is why it has been so hard to establish. It is another minor factor in the development of homosexuality for a few people.
Exactly. There is no scientific test for yaelle's pet theory that homosexuality is caused by plastics in the womb or whatever it is that yaelle believes.
If we are to accept that homosexual behavior is caused at birth (and there is plenty of evidence to suggest it is not) then the same standard could be used for all deviant and perverse behavior in order to gain rights.
In reality the majority of evidence points directly to behavioral choices. Since the sixties 'sexual revolution' we have seen all sorts of changes in the sexual beahvior of each generation of youth. From my experience in talking with younger people there does seem to be a rise in bi-sexual behavior as well as all perverse sexual activity among youths. This cannot be explained by any biological cause at all but most definetally seems to0 be due to indocrination by the left-wing.
The 1972 Ward study isn't included, just the abstract and some snippets, then the author, Dan Eden appears to take some liberties with what little is there. I'll see what I can find on the study.
But "Nature" is always against the homosexual — "two strikes." And after generations and generations and thousands and thousands of years, the "gene," if dominant will become nonexistent.
"However, and a big however, while this is enough to determine animal sexuality, it is *not* enough to determine human sexuality."
How do we know?
Little children who play gender-different (their interests, etc) may grow up to be straight, but a significNt amount of these little kids ( the sporty girl with the desire to wear boys clothes and short hair, the boy who loves pink and nail polish) DO find themselves attracted to their own sex at puberty.
Although there are some pre-natal hormonal effects on sexual
behaviour for lower animals, there is not convincing evidence for such an effect on sexual orientation in humans.
The studies examining the effects of high doses of female hormones to pregnant women are particularly informative because these are very high doses and any hormonal effects on sexual orientation should show up clearly. But the result is a dubious effect on women and no effects on men. Any effects on sexual orientation appear to be better explained in terms of gender non-conformitya psychological construct.
Sex hormones do increase or lower sex drive, but that
appears to be about all.
The maternal immune hypothesis seems very speculative, and
needs much more evidence before it is taken more seriously.
We leave the last word to several researchers in the field.
summarises the evidence for effects of prenatal hormone
exposure on subsequent sexual orientation as weak.
In summary, the evidence from prenatal endocrine
disorders and from the offspring of hormone-treated
pregnancies suggests that hormones may contribute
to, but do not actually determine, the course of sexual
orientation in individuals with an abnormal sex steroid history during prenatal life.
At this time, the literature does not support a causal link
between hormones and homosexuality.
Also, In clinical practice numerous patients are encountered with gross abnormalities of their hormonal profiles. As a rule this does not impact on their gender identity or sexual orientation.
So, not only your genes didnt make you do it, it seems your
hormones didnt either. In sexual orientation, the strongest stimulation appears to come from the mind and the environment.
I completely believe that it is environmentally enforced. I knew three men in my life all three of them were abused as children by men. Two of them, came out of the closet, and re-enforced their lifestyle by immersing themselves in it, seeking conditions that would reward them for the behavior, the third sought a more christian lifestyle, re-enforcing his tendencies to be heterosexual. Only one of them claimed they were "born" gay, but he was raped at age of three, so how would he know that. Like I say, it's completely based on environment and continued re-enforcement of behavior.
I remember reading about a study done in regards to how pimps completely re-write the sexual desires and morality of their prey. It is of course done similiar to tactics on brainwashing.
But for me the study indicated even further that a person is not born that way in regards to their sexual desires. A person can be and is conditioned by their environment.
If not then how is it that pimps could actually change the natural sexuality of those that they dominate and condition? If we all are simply born with specific sexual attractions then there would be no chance of using environmental conditions to change that, yet there is plenty of proof that a person's sexuality can be changed if there morality is changed.
It's not my pet theory but there is some evidence that Something in the environment is causing these epidemics in other neurological differences, like autism. And sexual development happens for a very short time in fetal development. Epigenetics is a huge field right now. Darwin's theories are somewhat challenged by what occurs in the mammalian womb. It's fascinating.
It could be any number of things in our environment : artificial hormones as fed to food animals or found in water supply from birth control pills, maybe some of the pervasive plastics or petro-products. But something is definitely messing us up.
Please cite sources of studies, otherwise your statment is less than meaningless.
You repeatedly bring up this 'plastics in the womb creates homosexuality at birth' theory and even claim in this thread that you wish you could get Freepers to agree.
Sure sounds like it is your pet theory to me.
"I think there are two types of homosexuals; biological and imprinted."
I think so too. I venture that only 5% are "born that way" and the rest are either mentally ill or imprinted.
Which ever way you look at it, they are an anomaly.
They are also human beings and should not be harassed or mistreated
I'm not gay and when I defend innocent children who have gender-varying behavior, I am taken to the woodshed and thoroughly whipped by Freepers who insist I am wrong. So a gay freeper would not be wise to come out.
As you see on this thread, a lot of people feel homosexuality is a moral weakness.
How about they stop harrassing and mistreating the rest of society and keep their perversions behind closed doors where they belong.
Believe me, this was a top concern, again all the way back to the 1960s.
Farmers regularly use plant estrogen to give them better yields of their crops. But plant estrogen is very similar to human estrogen, and also acts as a testosterone blocker. Likewise there are other, industrial synthetic chemicals that also block testosterone. They were scared that there was soon to be a huge epidemic of feminized, homosexual males.
But it didn't happen. While there has been some increase in the number of more androgynous males, the rates of homosexuality are about unchanged.
Relatively vast amounts of hormone supplements are dumped into our sewers, enough to clearly affect some populations of freshwater fish, but somehow we have either evaded it or our bodies are able to overcome it.
The biggest human effect seems to be in an increased number of children who need gender reassignment. Even Saudi Arabia recognizes such situations and permits reassignment.
So, for example, a boy "knows" he is a girl in a boy's body. But even after reassignment surgery, he, now a she, is still sexually attracted to girls. This ends up with the unenviable situation of homosexuality that really isn't.
Exactly. Something is affecting our humble bodies in a bad way. And our reproductive organs and systems are extra susceptible to whatever chemical onslaught is going on. The most helpless we are is as a rapidly developing fetus.
I am so sorry about your pet! Aw. We switched away from dry kibbles back then and now feed only mostly organic and non big cheap commercial brands. It's scary.
Truthful facts about homosexuals (or any other "protected" class, come to think of it) are categorized as hate speech.
Thanks for all the info. on this sexual disorder. I'm bookmarking it because I know I'll be referring to it again.
If something going wrong in the uterus is causing homosexuality, would the homosexuals want it fixed?
I agree with your statement. There ARE some people that ARE born this way. I know two of them. One is a cousin, the other a kid from my neighborhood that I grew up with. In both cases they were obviously different from the time we were four or five years old.
In the case of my cousin, his uncle was a great guy, an outdoors man, and the fellow who taught most of us to hunt and shoot. My cousins younger brother fits the apt description of "poon hound." It's a complete mystery why my other cousin is the way he is, but he is. And it was obvious he was "different" from the time we were four or five years old! There's some mystery there that hasn't been figure out yet.
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When Bettman looks at Fehr, he sees himself
Ask anyone who has had to haggle out a deal with Bettman behind closed doors and they'll paint a picture of a brilliant, calculating and ruthless negotiator, who seizes every advantage, who when presented with an opportunity goes straight for the kill. He understands his opposition's weak points, he knows his side's strengths, and with a cool head and cold eyes he calculates the path to victory. That's one reason why his employers, the owners, love him, and pay him the big bucks.
Consider the last NHL labour negotiations in 2004 and 2005. Employing classic divide and conquer tactics, understanding that hockey players in their hearts still feel darned lucky to be playing a game for a living, seeing the cracks in the infrastructure around Bob Goodenow, Bettman soon enough had the union membership enthusiastically sticking knives in the back of their own leader.
And the tipping point of that process?
When the players offered up a 24 per cent salary roll back to avoid a salary cap, and Bettman and the owners gratefully accepted their generosity as a starting point, and then ground them into the dust.
The players hired Donald Fehr as their union head because he is Bettman's equal. He is there to guard them against falling prey to their own sentimentality about the game, to protect their interests in a negotiation in which everyone understood that they would be giving back, would be surrendering rights and surrendering money guaranteed in the previous collective agreement.
Clearly a student of history, Fehr began by restructuring the union hierarchy so that there was no longer a ready-made group of potential Brutuses who might be turned against him. Bettman and the owners have attempted the same strategy this time around, contacting players directly, whispering about revolts in the rank and file, suggesting that Fehr isn't telling the whole truth, that it's his presence alone that is preventing a deal. But so far, it doesn't seem to be working nearly as well as it did against Goodenow.
We have now also had "good cop†owners enter the picture, we have had Sidney Crosby ride in on his white horse, we have had numerous propaganda volleys from both sides. But what's been going on away from all of that staged drama is a hard, grind-it-out negotiation, with Fehr playing the same kind of frustrate-the-opposition defence that the New Jersey Devils employed in the bad old days.
It is going to be tough getting to the finish, though surely that's still in the cards. Fehr is going to negotiate against a deadline – a real hard deadline to salvage the season , wherever that actually lies – and try to hold back any impulsive moves by his membership. Along the way, he's going to grab whatever he can.
Like when the owners offered to up their "make whole" offer to $300-million this week, thinking that number would turn heads and shift the emotional tide and lead to the players rushing past the other details in their hurry to get back on the ice.
That's great, Fehr said. Thanks for the money.
Now let's negotiate the other stuff.
Gee, where have we seen that before?


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Got'Em Coach Real Gill Swimbait
When you want to put big bass in the boat, the Got'em Coach Real Gill Swimbait is the one for you. Designed to withstand abuse from jagged structure and monster bass, the Got'em Coach Real Gill Swimbait's detailed scaling, laser lifelike printing, and 3D eyes create a durable and attractive swimbait that gets bit. A multi-jointed construction brings to life the smooth, natural action and helps it maintain a consistent depth with a moderate-to-fast retrieve. Crafted with an incredible attention to detail and the utmost quality, the Got'em Coach Real Gill Swimbait comes with two Owner ST-41 hooks - the rear hook is positioned on a rotating swivel to prevent acrobatic fish from coming loose. Rounding out the design of the Got'em Coach Real Gill Swimbait is its fiber strand tail that adds an outstanding level of realism to the already impressive appearance.
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Customer Reviews
Comments: recently got my slow sink in bluegill color. knew a lake where they eat bluegills frequently. within two trips to the lake I've caught 6 bass over 6lbs and many others on this bait. I would have to disagree with any negative review on this bait. hands down a must have for swim baiters. one issue i did have is the clear coat peeling off the bait.. not sure why when its near brand new.
From: Christian: Orlando, FL 5/23/15
Comments: I ordered 3 of these and they are a absolute game changer! The motion of the bait is as good as it gets, durability is amazing! I've smacked them on some pretty hard surfaces on accident and they don't break or chip paint. Compared to other swimbaits that are over priced this bait is worth every dollar especially with spawn coming up these bluegill are a amazing on beds.
From: Mathew: Austin, TX 2/21/15
Comments: I was a little hesitant to spend $70 on a swim bait, but I'm glad I did. This is exactly what I was looking for. It's BIG for a bluegill swim bait (its really thick too), the paint job is awesome, it swims very realistically but you can make it do crazy twists and twitches too. This swim bait is great if you want a larger bluegill swimbait, its the largest one I could find. I just got it so, I haven't got the chance to catch a fish on it, being 0 degrees outside and such, but I'm sure I'll smash em when spring gets here.
From: Andrew: VA 1/29/15
Comments: The bait looks good in the pictures but not so much in hand. I was not impressed at how it swam and neither were the fish. Not one bite! They will expand and break in heat. Keep them cool. Better yet, for the price you can buy a much better bait.
From: Stan: Dallas, TX 8/4/14
Comments: I checked into it and the Got'Em Coach lures are imported but don't come as a finished product. They spend a week in production is the US before the finished product is ready. Quality and detail are outstanding. The swim bait is durable and takes a beating. The lure is marketed for the larger bass. Yes they are rare but like they say throw big baits catch big fish. It's a bait that you just have to try for yourself. I love throwing it, it might not always get bit but when it does it produces the big ones.
From: Brandon: Clearlake, CA 7/29/14
Comments: When you rip it and give it a little slack over and over it makes this nice Bloop sound. It triggers some gigantic blow ups! The guy below from Cali, I respect your opinion but I couldn't disagree more. All of mine are in superb condition many fish later. My floater has nailed over 30 fish this summer to 6# and has 2 tiny chips in the paint. I'm in the Midwest though where they really key in on gills.
From: Ryan: Evansville, IN 7/29/14
Comments: The Got'em Coach bait is greatly over priced at $70. This is a made in china bait that costs about $5 to make. If this bait was $25 then it would be decent because I would compare it to other baits in the price range. at $70 You must compare it to other bluegill baits in that range and that's where it fails miserably. The 3:16, Matt's, Rago's, and even the JSJ are far superior quality in just about every aspect. The Got'em bait does get bit but not very often and big fish are even more rare. The bait looks good in the pictures but when you actually hold one in your hands you can see the lack of quality and the overall cheap feel. If the bait was a great producer I could over look this, but it's not. I would rank this bait slightly behind the Ty lures gill. Again $70 is just way to much for this bait and the lack of results. if it was $25 it would be a decent substitute bait if you could not find, or afford a high quality bait.
From: Rick: Castaic, CA 6/26/14
Comments: I just got mine today. The detail on it is amazing! don't know how it swims yet but the video was the selling point for me. will def get more soon
From: Brandon: san diego, ca
Comments: Absolutely amazing i love it! my first day out i caught a 5 pound bass out of a medium sized pond. I expect to pull some big bass out with this big guy. And this bait is quite big. Even on my powell swimbait rod that can handle 3 oz plus. but if you can fish it its amazing.
From: TX
Comments: I just landed my PB on this lure and my first swimbait fish ever! She was a 7.70 lb post spawner. I was burning it like a lipless crankbait and just felt weight! This is one of my first nicer swimbaits so I'm so happy I can't stand it. My older brother in Ca. told me to throw this and he was right. I can't wait to get this on more of my favorite ponds when I get my first car next month! Like my bro keeps saying '' swimbaits will work on the east coast''!
From: Bryce: Richmond, Va.
Comments: Well made bait gets bit. Fun swimbait. I will be buying more.
From: Robert: Battle Creek, MI
Comments: @colton- yeah, I'm sure all your rods, line, reels & other baits are made in the USA too huh? Lol. Anyways- there's videos starting to go around the Internet of it swimming- this bait looks super sick. Big thumbs up for the swiveling hook hanger- a feature all big baits should have. I'll def be buying one this summer. Hope they have plans for a hard shad bait too, as there's a serious lack of quality hard shad baits out there.
Good job Get'em coach!
From: Brian: Atlanta, ga
Comments: They're cheap because they are made in China, wehere Rago and JSJ baits are made in the USA...I think I'll support a made in the USA company regardless of price.....
From: Colton: San Diego
Comments: I got red ear gill. wow very beautiful detail now i want order more gills and can't wait to see trout too.. must have it!!
From: Nick: USA
Comments: hey xai this bait sounds big @ 6" but its actualy got a nice thin profile,it looks more like a 4 1/2" size swimbait....its almost on par with a tylure gill.and with the detail and sturdyness and feel this bait has its well worth $50,im actualy surprised its not priced up there with jsj or rago baits....with the detail and build quality trust me.....ur gettin one bada## bait for the buck.i know im gonna be gettn me more...redear is next..wooop!!!!
From: tattoomafia: USA
Comments: WOW!!!!!! i ordered the bluegill n the peacock,and these r simply amazing looking baits and have an amazing quality to them.i have ALOOTTTTTTT of swimbaits and gill swimbaits,these hands down are prolly the,most realistic looking...blows most brands clear off the chart, like my matts lures,tylures,jsj,you name it.i havent taken them to the waters yet to see what the bass think,but played around with it the hottub to see the action....this thing looks real and alive in the water.these guys might be new to the swimbait game,but man did they hit a grandslam with this bait,cant wait to see the trout lures they r coming out with soon.
From: Steveo: USA
Comments: I love it. The best looking bluegill swimbait I've seen. Wish it was smaller. Never used it or have one. Too expensive for my blood. I will order one if they made one smaller like 4 or 3.5 inches and price it around $30. For this price, they shoulda made it out of titanium or plutonium.
From: Xai: Her
Comments: I just got mine in today, and I have to say that the detail and workmanship are xcellant! I tried it briefly to watch it swim and its really nice looking in the water Ill be posting a video and report later this spring.
From: Steve: Northeast, MD
Comments: I finally got 3 of these bad boys in Blue Gill, Green Gill and Redear and I'm floored!! These are so hyper realistic! I'm just dying to start throwing these once the water warms up... I tested them in the water and the swimming action is MONEY! Super realistic and they trick very well. The tail is much more impressive in person. I love how the back hook rotates. I've had many bass big kinda nip at the back hook on other gill swimbaits I fish and lost them shortly after. I'm quite positive this will greatly improve my chance of landing them this way. These are worth every penny. I'll post another review once I've stuck some big green fish on these real Gillz.
From: Ryan: Seattle, WA
Comments: man these things look hella sweet...def gonna be grabn me alot of these...that peacock gill is wicked.
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Original Penguin Pederson Chukka Boot
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Authentic and timeless styling for today's fashion forward man. The Original Penguin Pederson chukka boot is a classic lace up with some modern day flair, that will be sure to spice up your favorite outfit.
- Textured leather upper
- Tapered round toe
- Striped fabric lining
- Cushioned footbed for increased comfort
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
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Notice the different name of the old man's vollstandig and opie's....
old man = Grimaniel http://www.mangainn.com/manga/chapte...adow-2/page_15
opie's = Biskiel http://www.mangainn.com/manga/chapte...-engel/page_17
I'm betting there are a lot of different names this quincies have for their vollstandig.....much like zanpaktou releases
even though he got nicked in the eye shuns is still a G he f**king oozes it the way he just draws he's swords seems so effortless .... how ever that quincy guy is in for a tough game... seeing as their zanpaktous got stolen shouldn't their swords return to normal katana? i prefer mangastreams translations made more sense..
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- Overview
An American classic, our Camp Collection combines the charm and strength of classic plank furniture with fun, colorful style. Recessed paneling, square block posts and brushed nickel drawer pulls add the details that make this collection special. Expert craftsmen make each piece from sturdy, built-to-last materials.
- Rigorously tested to meet or exceed all required and voluntary safety standards enacted by the US Product Safety Commission, the American Society of Testing Manufacturers and the Canadian Cribs and Cradles Regulations. See our crib safety tips
- Masterfully crafted from solid wood, wood veneers and MDF, an engineered wood that lends exceptional strength and ensures that the nightstand will endure over time.
- The use of veneers results in high-quality furniture with flawless surfaces and consistent color tones.
- Navy, Simply White and Chocolate finishes feature brushed nickel hardware, Tuscan finish features antique bronze hardware.
- Craftsmen carefully paint our soft White finish in layers for a smooth, opaque surface.
- Sun Valley pieces feature a dry-brush technique that mottles the color while it's still wet to reveal the wood's textural grain. Once dry, the surface is subtly distressed for the special warmth and rich patina of a treasured heirloom.
- All finishes are sealed with a final coat of lacquer for extra durability.
- All finishes in the same color family are designed to coordinate with one another. For example, Rustic Sun Valley Honey, Sun Valley Honey and Honey all look great together in one room.
- Nightstand features one drawer and an open storage area below.
- Drawer features English dovetail joinery, and waxed wooden glides, which ensure smooth motion. Sturdy half-moon safety stops keep drawers securely in place.
- Nightstand: 19.5" wide x 18" deep x 26" high
- Dimensions & Care
- Overall: 19.5" wide x 18" deep x 26" high
- Drawer Interior: 13.5" wide x 13" deep x 4.5" high
- Drawer Pull: 5" wide x 1" deep x 0.75" high
- Shelf Interior: 19" wide x 17.5" deep x 12" high
- Feet: 2" square
- Weight: 33 pounds
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Bally Palomita Patent Leather Wedge Sandal
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With unsurpassed style and innovation, Bally's footwear collections are based upon a commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail. With a chic wedge heel, this patent leather sandal is the perfect addition to your shoe collection.
- Patent leather upper
- T-strap styling with an adjustable buckle
- Almond peep toe
- Fully lined in leather
- 1" platform, 4¾" woven wedge heel
- Synthetic sole
- Made in Italy
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The Quality Inn & Suites® 1000 Islands is conveniently located near the Thousand Islands Charity Casino and the Thousand Islands Playhouse summer theatre. Other nearby attractions include Thousand Islands boat cruises, the Fort Henry National Historic Site and the Thousand Island Bridge to the United States.
All guest rooms come equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, irons, ironing boards, hair dryers, air conditioning, cable television and 42" Plasma TVs . Non-smoking rooms are available, as well as whirlpool/fireplace suites. Be sure to visit the on-site Lobster Trap seafood restaurant for lunch or dinner, or enjoy a cocktail at the Rum Runner Lounge, also located on the premises.
This Gananoque hotel features many amenities at no extra cost, including deluxe continental breakfast, local calls, weekday newspaper and coffee. A meeting room accommodates up to 50 people.
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With over 30 years experience restoring historic homes and buildings from South Florida to New York, owner Andy Casas now has three unique and selective stores. Alexander Millen Gallery, named for his precocious son, features a stylish mix of 18th-century to Mid-Century Modern furnishings and decorative arts. Andy, with a keen eye on design, is always on the hunt for new objects destined to please.