i'm stating this before checking...  but i thought generic warts (not genital) were caused from a virus?

jessica...  yup.  here, this is somewhat informative:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155039.php

if you can get past all the ads, there are some remedies that may help...

carry on, forum folk...

haha...  well, again, while it was not my intention to "scare abstinence" into anyone by mentioning std's, i will mutter one word that should strike fear into the hearts of you "young men"...

babies.

elaborating on what jessica mentioned, what defines the difference between "young men" and "kids", is the awareness of there being consequences to actions.  and what defines the difference between "young men" and "men" is the ability to take complete responsibility for one's actions, whatever the consequences.  i'm not trying to discourage you maturing guys (and gals) from exploring the big wide world, but to do so with the utmost discretion and self respect.  there's been a few threads floating around about "paleo love" and such, but remember, just because you eat a relatively "paleo" correct diet, does not mean you live in paleo times, or a paleo lifestyle.  life has changed a lot during the last 300,000 (or whatever) years, and the ability to procreate without repercussion may be a thing of the past.  imagine if everyone reverted back to this "procreate and proliferate" mindset...  the few remaining lush areas of fertile land we wish to wander would be converted into highrise apartments and agriculture fields to house and feed the bazillion people who would undoubtedly result from this type of "population mismanagement".  natural resources are already stretched thin, and those "damn christian types" who encourage maintainable mating practices no doubt could see overpopulation as an issue deeper than just being "perverse, in god's eye"...

mankind makes mother nature weary...  we have a responsibility bigger than appeasing our maturing, raging hormones, to take care of the earth...

oh, and for the record...  just because i have the word "elder" next to my avatar, do not mistake me for one...  i may have a few years on some of you "boys", but nearing middle age does not put me in the same category as some "elders"...  i'm just someone who has been there, done that, lived it up, and now i'm a little wiser for it...  my only intention is to pass on a different viewpoint, but feel free to make up your own mind...

hmm...  i didn't think of the "low heat vs. air dry" scenario...  it may be interesting to try both methods!

sabertooth, you mentioned how the fat attached to the lamb meat made for a good texture and flavor, do you feel this fat content is necessary for the system you've devised to work well?  just curious, since the rabbit i plan to make jerky with is a fairly lean animal...  most of the meat is just that, muscle...

Bkr, please understand I say this with the utmost respect towards you as an elder. But to me (as a young one also) stds are not the best way to scare me away from the beautiful girl that wants to do unspeakable things to me. Sorry man. Its a good argument, but not to a young man.

I've been quiet in this thread because I've only had deja vu to the degree of  knowing when I had it in a dream before and could say what's coming next twice. My other dreams about love have been nightmares about my ex wife.

no worries, no disrespect perceived at all.  and i know it's probably more an issue with me being somewhat of a "fuddy duddy", my opinion on the topic is definitely not what's considered "common", (which is why i stayed quiet until now) but i'm not trying to scare anyone with the old "std" line...  just hoping i can encourage good decision making, whether it's to sleep with someone, or not.   i know "young men" are not easily swayed by the rantings of a different perspective...  you will all live and learn in time, and many will learn different than me.  it's only my opinion, the idea that sex is more meaningful than just a physical connection.

may everyone live their own life to their complete satisfaction...  whatever the course they take.  as for me, i'm pleased with myself.

btw...  i consider myself fortunate to not dream about my ex...  living with her was a nightmare enough!     

!@#$ the cold. 
i fought the winter blues by moving to florida.

every snow shovel i ever picked up can now kiss my tush.

I wish I could do my part in this world and talk to the soul of other people.

it seems like you are well on your way towards this goal...
practice and polish your feelings here (if needed), and deliver your message to those who will listen...  children make a great audience, since they have no preconceived notions about how bleak their future may be.  maybe the best way to help shape the future, is to help shape the "future" (kids).

i've been eyeing the python meat at the local butcher for many months (it comes frozen, from tawain i think), but i can't swing the $30/lb price tag...  especially knowing i can get this myself, for free, a short drive into the everglades...

please share what you learn!

"..and also reptiles does not disgust me ..."
btw, i think alligator is delicious!

i think i feel the most sorrow for all of the spongebob fans...

why not take some pics, and post in the recipe forum?

i've had decent results with rabbit jerky, cures in about 5 days in the fridge...  but it's not quite perfect...  still brainstorming a better way of prepping the meat for a more "even" dehydration.  if the method you propose is working, i'd like to try!

"The "good" being conscious co-operation with the technology of Nature,"

"I aim to become a true Earthling,"


 

speaking of rain, i'll share this:

during my (rainy) drive home today, i watched these guys climb up a roadside culvert, and wait patiently on the sidewalk as a group.  once the traffic light had changed and the coast was clear, they all waddled across 4 lanes of traffic, using the cross walk...  it was almost like they knew what they were doing!

This reminds me a lot of Native American literature. The connection with nature and the lack of possession. It's very humbling. The simplicity is very refreshing too.

i partially "blame" (or give credit to) my native american ancestory for my affinity for nature...
i may have renounced the tribe, but not my heritage.

it's almost "paleo"...