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  1. Here is a link to Simon's rimming guide. https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/56664-rimming/page/6/#comments
  2. I stayed at the Descanso several years ago (2015/2016) when it was East Canyon Resort. The small classic inn was built in 1946 so it will have fairly large rooms but small baths. Some of the rooms are 400 - 500 sq ft. I believe it was sold in 2020 to the owners of Santiago who did an extensive restoration. As I recall, it was a nice place back when I stayed there. My only negative is perhaps the location gets substantially more wind than the Inns in the Warm Sands area (southern part of town). A positive note, is the location is close to downtown Palm Springs. The pool and hot tub areas are nice and well kept.
  3. I just returned from NYC from last weekend's trip. I didn't see anyone using Metrocards. The OMNY readers are now functional. I set up one of my credit cards as a "transit" card in my iPhone, then used my iPhone to tap the OMNY reader to pay for subway fare. The Q70-SBS bus transfer from LGA to 74th ST/Roosevelt Station (subway connections) or WoosideAve/61st (for LIRR connection) is now free. You pay once you enter the Roosevelt Station/Woodside Station. Advanced planning my save transit costs. If you qualify for a reduced-Fare, you can apply for a reduce-fare metro card, then use the number assigned to active an OMNY account so you can use your phone to tap the OMNY reader for the reduced-fare. It took under 30 days to apply and get a reduced-fare metro card. All of the buses and subways have OMNY readers now. Here is link on the OMNY readers. OMNY OMNY.INFO Homepage Here is a link on MTA's reduced-fare MetroCard. Reduced Fares NEW.MTA.INFO Reduced fares are available for riders who are 65 or older or riders who have qualifying disabilities.
  4. The Annual Palm Springs Weekend was organized by forum member Lucky in 2005 and later organized by forum member Oliver. It’s a social event were members of the forum meet up for a weekend of camaraderie and fellowship with other forum members. This is Oliver’s event and not an event sponsored by the Forum, although the moderators graciously have seen fit to pin this message at the top of The Lounge. This is an event attended by both clients and providers. The event typically includes three primary scheduled events: a dinner on Saturday, a Sunday afternoon pool gathering, and a Monday morning breakfast. Additionally, another forum member, DavidSF, in prior years has hosted a pre-pool party on Friday afternoon for those who arrive on Friday. DavidSF generally announces that event a month or so prior. Another forum member, azdr0710 organizes morning hikes for those who are interested. Below are some excerpts and links to prior events that you may find helpful. Posted April 16, 2018: A bit of history is in order here. The annual event is held in Palm Springs mainly because Lucky and I live here, and in 2005 Lucky said to me, "Why don't we organize a weekend event and invite people on the Hooboy site to come? We can arrange a dinner at a restaurant on Saturday night, then all go to a show at the Palm Canyon Theater afterwards. Then on Sunday afternoon I will host a party at my house." He made the theater arrangement, and I made the dinner reservation. A handful of people showed up (one of whom, BTW, was TomCal), all of them from California except for Oliver, who was staying here to escape the Midwest winter. It was fun, so we did it again the next year, and more people came. Then Oliver said, "Why don't we have the Sunday party at my place, because I have a pool?" Even more important, Oliver offered to pay for the increasingly large Sunday party. Then in 2009, Daddy finally responded to the invitation, and suddenly escorts started showing up in bigger numbers. After Lucky left the website, Oliver graciously agreed to take over all responsibility for organizing the entire event, with the help of Epigonos, including hosting and paying for the party on Sunday. And like Topsy, the event "has just growed." There is no paid entertainment, and no charge for admission. Attendees are required to RSVP to Oliver's invitation in order to take part, but they are responsible for making their own arrangements for transportation and lodging. If someone wants to go to the trouble of arranging a similar event in Orlando or anywhere else, more power to them--there is no exclusive copywright on the format. But it does require a host, who is willing to assume the duty of organizing the whole event, and paying for the costs associated with it. Below are a few links from prior years events. https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/140718-attention-20th-annual-palm-springs-weekend-2023/#comment-2094566 https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/121071-2021-palm-springs-weekend/#comment-1668495 https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/132796-attention-19th-annual-palm-springs-weekend-2022/#comment-1967232 https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/125033-attention-18th-annual-palm-springs-weekend-2021/#comments https://www.companyofmen.org/events/event/6-palm-springs-weekend-early-bird-pool-party-is-a-go-friday-4822/ https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/137334-palm-springs-get-together/#comment-2043673 And, one of my favorite posts that sum’s it all up is by forum member purplekow, posted February 25, 2019 with a quote from Dolly Parton: The weekend is about 4 days long. Members of the forum convene in Palm Springs. Initially it was a party thrown by Oliver to have forum members and escorts come together for a dinner and then a fun pool party. Since then, it has expanded to include those things but several other social events Last year there were about 40 forum members and friends there, of which about 15 were escorts. Men being men, what happens in Palm Springs stays in Palm Springs, although certain aspects of it are heavily commented on here in the forum. Generally it is an opportunity to meet fellow forum members whether that is for the first time or a yearly reunion. It is fun. And to quote the inimitable Miss Dolly Parton: We get a nice quiet crowd, plain as it can be It's just a piddly squatin' old time country place Ain't nothing too high toned Just lots of good will and maybe one small thrill But there's nothing dirty going on.
  5. For those of you who have not attended in the past, here is a link title "All Things Palms Springs...but mostly lodging. It is an thorough review of the options.
  6. I received the same page display yesterday. I had to change the "Theme" to "Legacy M4M" to get the page to load properly. Look for the Theme setting at the bottom of the page.
  7. @robear Here is a link to Allen Silver's RM profile. AllenSilver - Pornstar Performer, Rentboy, Gay Massage in San Francisco, CA | RentMen RENTMEN.EU Pornstar Performer & Rentboy in San Francisco, CA - AllenSilver: Allen Silver Mega-Dad
  8. Happy Birthday @sf westcoaster. Hope you have a great day celebrating with family and friends. We are thinking about you today and sending our well wishes in celebrating a fine gentlemen!
  9. IncomeStrategy.com is a subscription-based software tool that allows one to run different scenarios with respect to Roth Conversion and different income strategies for retirement income. The basic subscription is $20 per month and you can cancel at any time. The software is probably best suited for a person with a financial background as its fairly complex. Obviously, the results are based on your input, desired investment risk levels, and your estimated inflation rates. The tool has assisted me in determining the optimal ROTH conversions prior to age 73. A ROTH conversion strategy is still based on an estimated future return rate and longevity. You may not want to convert all of your tax deferred accounts (IRAs/401Ks) if you plan on future charitable donations. Making charitable donations through a qualified charitable donation (QCD) directly from the IRA is a more tax-efficient method. A series of ROTH conversion prior to age 73 may or may not be beneficial. It’s all based on your own personal financial circumstances and how you plan to spend/donate your tax deferred assets.
  10. A more tax efficient manner to donate to a charity is the use of a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). A retiree can donate all, or a portion, of their RMD directly to a charity. The annual limit is $100K per account owner. With a QCD, your IRA custodian sends a check directly to the charity. A QCD does not provide a charitable deduction for the taxpayer but it also does not add taxable income to the retiree’s tax return. If a retiree adds the RMD to taxable income and then writes a check to the charity for a tax deduction, there is a wash. However, by using a QCD, the retiree does not include in taxable income the contribution (up to the annual $100K limit per account owner) and then the retiree may choose the standard deduction for a more tax efficient charitable donation strategy. Additionally, a retiree who writes check to the charity for an itemize tax deduction is also limited to a federal tax deduction of 50% of AGI. To illustrate the QCD strategy vs adding the RMD to taxable income and taking an itemize tax deduction, assume a retiree has $75,000 pension income and the RMD is $100K. Here's a Forbes article about OCD's - https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinmckenna/2021/08/23/how-to-donate-your-rmd-using-qualified-charitable-distributions/?sh=6598f3663b5e
  11. Lodging rates always increase in the April because of all of the local events. It's a great time of year to visit. https://inndulge.com/ is still showing availability for the weekend of April 14-18. They generally require a 4-night stay in April. You may have to call to see if they will book 3-nights. Rates are around $332/night. Also, https://canyonclubhotel.com/ has recently re-opened and rates run from $99 - $174 per night. You may also check out https://www.elmirasol.com, I think others have comments on this property in the past. It's a smaller property in the Warm Sands Area.
  12. Oh No, so sorry to hear of this sad news. I always enjoyed visiting with @Epigonos. While he may be direct, he always care about people and made this world a better place. I will always remember his love for cooking and dedication to this hobby that so many of us enjoy. We all probably have fond memories and stories that we can remind us of him. May he RIP.
  13. GQ.com’s advice is that masquerades balls are dressy affairs often involving historical dress-up clothes and hopefully involving naughty décolleté dresses. It’s not a masquerade without a mask, like the traditional Venetian mask with the big schnozzola. Pinterest has lot of ideas for Masquerade men attire - https://www.pinterest.com/toppdogg93/masquerade-men/ Since it’s a charity ball, you may consider a Tux or Dinner Jacket with a colorful vest/tie and unique face mask. You can’t go wrong with an elegant Tux and just accessorize it for the masquerade theme event. The mask itself can make or break the look. Here are some ideas on face masks. https://www.ilovemasks.com/categories/men.html You may get some ideas from Dallas Vintage Shop.com - https://dallasvintageshop.com/accessories/masquerade-masks-accessories/ Good luck and have fun!
  14. Here is a link to a site that identifies HIPPA Violation Cases from 2008 - Aug 2022. https://www.hipaajournal.com/hipaa-violation-cases/ Most involve entities primarily because that's how most practice medicine. However, there are a few instances when individual doctors were sued and settled HIPPA cases with the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Lawrence Bell, Jr. D.D.S Lawrence Bell, Jr. D.D.S in Maryland failed to provide a patient with timely access to the requested medical records. OCR settled the case for $5,000. Dr. Brockley The solo dental practitioner in Butler, PA, failed to provide a patient with a copy of their medical record in a timely manner. After being notified by OCR about a proposed fine of $105,000, Dr. Brockley requested a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge, but settled out of court and agreed to a fine of $30,000. Dr. Robert Glaser Dr. Robert Glaser, a New Hyde Park, NY-based cardiovascular disease and internal medicine doctor, failed to provide a patient with timely access to the requested medical records after repeated requests. Dr. Glazer did not cooperate with OCR during the investigation, resulting in OCR imposing a civil monetary penalty of $100,000 for the HIPAA Right of Access violation. Dr. Rajendra Bhayani OCR received a complaint from a patient of Dr. Rajendra Bhayani, a Regal Park, NY-based private practitioner specializing in otolaryngology, alleging he had not provided a patient with a copy of her medical records. OCR intervened and closed the case but received a second complaint a year later alleging the records had still not been provided. The case was settled for $15,000. Steven A. Porter, M.D Steven A. Porter, M.D’s gastroenterological practice in Ogden, UT reported a breach to OCR involving a medical record company that was blocking access to patients’ ePHI until a bill was paid. OCR investigated and found the EHR company had been allowed access to ePHI without signing a business associate agreement and risk analysis and risk management failures. The case was settled for $100,000.
  15. Benjamin posted on July 8 that he got his initial vaccination in Toronto. FYI
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