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Name: Vince
Country: United States
State: California
Metro: Los Angeles
Birthday: 3/12/1981
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Interests: Clubbing, Drinking, Snowboarding, Autocross/Track Racing, Poker, Fine Dining, Vegas
Expertise: Getting you drunk~Getting bad beat in poker~Showing you a good time!
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Member Since:
11/7/2002
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| Wow, my poor Xanga has been neglected lately. I'll try to sneak in a longer entry when I'm out of China next...but China is to blame for my absence since they block all blogging websites. A quickie blog here as I'm about to board the plane from Hong Kong to Shanghai...I'm pretty sure you guys know I left, but will update soon! Miss everyone!
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How do you like THEM apples? What a sight for sore eyes. Red Sox, World Series Champs Nov 2007 Patriots, Super Bowl Champs Feb 2008 Celtics, NBA Champs July 2008 You heard it here first. | | |
| I don't EVER want to hear the word "Mortgage" again at my next job, or the next, or the one after that.
I don't EVER want to work inside a cubicle again
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Aphrodisiac Foods and What They Claim to Do
The following is a list of foods that reportedly act as aphrodisiacs.
Some are said to be aphrodisiacs simply because of their shape and some
because of their aromas, while others claim a chemical basis for their
"love" powers. This is by no means a complete list and, unless
otherwise noted, there is no readily available research to back up
their claims.
Aniseed
Also known as anise, the ancient Greeks and Romans believed that
you could increase desire by sucking on anise seeds. Aniseed does
include estrogenic compounds (female hormones), which have been
reported to induce similar effects to testosterone.
Avocado
The avocado tree was called a "testicle tree" by the Aztecs because
its fruit hangs in pairs on the tree, resembling the male testicles.
Its aphrodisiac value is based on this resemblance.
Bananas
In addition to the phallic shape of the banana itself, the banana
flower also has a phallic shape. Bananas are rich in potassium and B
vitamins, which are said to be necessary for sex-hormone production.
Basil (sweet basil)
For centuries, people said that basil stimulated the sex drive and
boosted fertility as well as producing a general sense of well being.
The scent of basil was said to drive men wild -- so much so that women
would dust their breasts with dried and powdered basil. Basil is one of
the many reported aphrodisiacs that may have the property of promoting
circulation.
Cardamom
Cardamom is an aromatic spice. Certain cultures deem it a powerful
aphrodisiac and also claim it is beneficial in treating impotence. It
is high in cineole, which can increase blood flow in areas where it is
applied.
Chocolate
Chocolate has forever been associated with love and romance. It was
originally found in the South American rainforests. The Mayan
civilizations worshipped the Cacao tree and called it "food of the
gods." Rumor has it that the Aztec ruler Montezuma drank 50 goblets of
chocolate each day to enhance his sexual abilities.
Researchers have studied chocolate and found it to contain
phenylethylamine and serotonin, which are both "feel good" chemicals.
They occur naturally in our bodies and are released by our brains when
we are happy or feeling loving or passionate. It produces a euphoric
feeling, like when you're in love.
In addition to those two chemicals, researchers at the Neuroscience
Institute in San Diego, California, say that chocolate may also contain
substances that have the same effect on the brain as marijuana. The
substance is a neurotransmitter called anandamide. The amount of
anandamide in chocolate is not enough to get a person "high" like
marijuana, but it could be enough to contribute to the good feelings
that serotonin and phenylethylamine produce. Does that mean it
increases sexual desire? Probably not -- but if it makes you feel good,
it might lower your inhibitions so that you're more receptive to
suggestion.
Carrots
The phallus-shaped carrot has been associated with sexual
stimulation since ancient times and was used by early Middle Eastern
royalty to aid seduction.
Chili peppers
Chili peppers
Eating chili peppers generates physiological responses in our
bodies (e.g., sweating, increased heart rate and circulation) that are
similar to those experienced when having sex. The capsaicin they
contain is responsible for the effects and is also a good pain
reliever. Another reported effect of eating large quantities of chili
peppers is an irritation of the genitals and urinary tract that could
feel similar to sexual excitement.
Cucumbers
Aside from its phallic shape, the scent of cucumbers is believed to stimulate women by increasing blood flow to the vagina.
Figs
Figs are another fruit that claims aphrodisiac qualities based on
its appearance. An open fig is thought to look similar to female sex
organs.
Garlic
Long ago, Tibetan monks were not allowed to enter the monastery if
they had been eating garlic because of its reputation for stirring up
passions. Garlic increases circulation.
Ginger
Ginger root
People have deemed ginger root an aphrodisiac for centuries because
of its scent and because it stimulates the circulatory system.
Honey
In medieval times, people drank mead, a fermented drink made from
honey, to promote sexual desire. In ancient Persia, couples drank mead
every day for a month (known as the "honey month" -- a.k.a.
"honeymoon") after they married in order to get in the right frame of
mind for a successful marriage. Honey is rich in B vitamins (needed for
testosterone production) as well as boron (helps the body metabolize
and use estrogen). Some studies have suggested that it may also enhance
blood levels of testosterone.
Licorice
In ancient China, people used licorice to enhance love and lust.
The smell appears to be particularly stimulating. Alan R. Hirsch, MD,
neurological director of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research
Foundation in Chicago, conducted a study that looked at how different
smells stimulated sexual arousal. He found that the smell of black
licorice increased the blood flow to the penis by 13 percent. When
combined with the smell of doughnuts, that percentage jumped to 32.
Nutmeg
In ancient China, women prized nutmeg an aphrodisiac, and
researchers have found it to increase mating behaviors in mice. There
is no evidence to prove the same happens in humans. In quantity, nutmeg
can produce a hallucinogenic effect.
Oysters
Matoya oysters
Romans documented oysters as aphrodisiacs in the second century
A.D. They are known to be high in zinc, which has been associated with
improving sexual potency in men. (An additional hypothesis is that the
oyster resembles the female genitals.) Recently, mussels, clams and
oysters have been found to contain D-aspartic acid and NMDA
(N-methyl-D-aspartate) compounds may be effective in releasing sex
hormones like testosterone and estrogen. Scientists have not determined
whether there are enough of those compounds in the shellfish to make
any difference.
Papaya
Papaya (like aniseed) is estrogenic, meaning it has compounds that
act as the female hormone estrogen. It has been used as a folk remedy
in promoting menstruation and milk production, facilitating childbirth
and increasing the female libido.
Pine nuts
People have been using pine nuts to stimulate the libido since
Medieval times. Like oysters, they too are high in zinc. Pine nuts have
been used for centuries to make up love potions. The Arabian medical
scholar Galen recommended eating one hundred pine nuts before going to
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| Can't hardly wait. Here's the plan:
Arrive Hong Kong July 5th. Dragon-I, Volar, Sugar, Hei-Hei, and all the other Lan Kwai Fong spots.
July 6th-7th: Wakeboarding anyone? TT?
July 8th: Hydrofoil to Macau, stay at Wynn and visit Annie
July 9th: Fly to Bangkok and visit Smith. Bed Nightclub models night wednesday
July 10th: Cab out to Pattaya and chill on the beach, sipping drinks with umbrellas in them, massages on the beach and watersports, party at night
July 11th: Back to Bangkok, Spicy ass Thai Food. Sightseeing. 2 hour massages for $5
July 12: Return to Macau/HK. Shop for fake watches, wallets, bags, DVDs, etc, and fobby clothes. Eat at Chuy Wah.
July 13: Drunken Blur, eating and shopping
July 14: Drunken Blur, eating and shopping
July 15: Return of the FOB to LA.
Lemme know if you're in Asia. Let's kick it.
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