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October 31, 2011
Seven Popular Movie Titles That Could Double As Porn
"Deep Impact" - 1998
"Driving Miss Daisy" - 1989
"Inside Man" - 2006
"It Takes Two" - 1995
"Dante's Peak" - 1997
"Die Hard" - 1988
"Pretty In Pink" - 1986
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October 30, 2011
What Your Favorite Characters Would Say If They Were Gay : Cartoon Edition
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about what your favorite
Horror Characters
would say if they were gay. In addition, I also called into question the sexuality of some of our favorite
Cartoon Characters
from childhood-- yes, that includes you, Peppermint Patti. Here is what I believe some "straight" cartoon characters would say if they were gay.
Sponge Bob Square Pants
: " Well, I won't do oral, but I don't have all these holes on my body for nothing, sister."
Our little friend under the sea discusses his sexual preferences with his one night stand. And, oddly enough, he does not like sea men.
"I'm not going to fuck a doe, but I will sleep with a buck for dough." After losing his mother, Bambi not only came out of the closet, but resorted to animal prostitution.
I think Marcus Bachmann is planning the same thing once the campaign of his "wife" dies.
: "I thought I a saw a putty.
This putty aint like putty." The the enemy of Tweety is done pretending. But, with that lisp, who was that little fuck trying to trick?
The Seven Dwarfs
: "Hi whore, Hi whore."
These little queens were getting tired of calling Snow White a hoe.
Also, that bitch was living with them rent free in West Hollywood - the cost of living in Southern California is expensive. You would be pissed, too.
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Gay Cartoons
LGBT Movement
October 28, 2011
Perks Of Being A Lesbian
Here is the lesbian response to my article
Perks Of Being Gay
. Thanks to
Caitlin Krull
of Austin, Texas for another humorous and witty article!
When I first came out as a lesbian, there were a lot of people that suggested I go to counseling. They wanted to make sure I could have somebody to talk to about this "sudden" lifestyle change. I guess these people were only exposed to the negative aspects and stereotypes of the gay lifestyle. It was not their fault, I suppose, as it was a small town.
But I believe that everyone needs to be educated on the many perks of being gay. So this one is for them.
I don't know about the rest of you, but when I was growing up I wasn't allowed to have boys stay the night, even though 90% of my friends were boys. Needless to say, this worked out to my advantage.
Thanks mom
Imagine. You're drinking with all of your friends. You purposely bought a bottle of tequila for the night, because well, you're no rookie! And anyone who has been to a small party knows that sooner or later, you will start playing truth or dare --
insert tequila here
. By about the third round, one brave soul finally takes the plunge. "Caitlin, I dare you to kiss Jane." BANG! That is what I call networking, my friends! (please note: Jane is a made up character, but she could be any one of your straight girls out there dying for a big old lesbian kiss).
I am not much of a religious person, but I think that if I was straight I would be. You see, lesbians don't have to worry about getting knocked up. Therefore, we do not have to rely on the "pull and pray" form of birth control. In fact, we have the only form of birth control (aside from abstinence) that leaves us with both, peace of mind AND an orgasm.
Two words: community shower.
Now, I am not 100% against dressing up. More like 99.6%. The beauty behind this is that, as a lesbian, the world expects me to wear sweatpants.
So who am I to let the world down
For straight people, there is nothing more satisfying than masturbation after a log days' work. For lesbians, masturbation is not only satisfying, but it is also practice. Think about it!
Now if those facts don't make you want to be gay, then call me, because I will.
Are you as funny as Caitlin? Make sure to check out the
Things I Would Do As A Girl
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Reader Submission
October 27, 2011
The Pubic Hair Incident
My junior year of college, I was dating this great guy for a few months, but all good things – such as the
series – must come to an end. Do you know that awkward moment at the tail end of the relationship where you both want to end things, but no one really wants to? Well, like John Lennon, I get by with a little help from my friends. And a little help from wine; which, I suppose, is why I decided to end things.
In a restaurant on a busy Friday night on an outdoor patio with around fifty people sitting around us, of course
"I don't mean to be rude," I started. When I say this, the next few phrases that come out of my mouth are probably the rudest things you will ever hear. "But since we are both being open and honest, I have a couple things to say."
To add, I said this unprovoked after five minutes of eating in silence. The second bottle of white wine had just arrived to the table. I poured a full glass, took a sip, and then poured a bit more being continuing on.
"This is getting dramatic and neither of us are having fun. It's both of us. We both have issues. Some more than others," I said as I eyed him down. "But, I think I should just get a few things off of my chest, once and for all. You know?"
I literally spent the next ten minutes stating every last thing that I did not like about him. Since I was drunk, I think I made up a bunch of shit, too. Whatever. He just looked at me in silence the whole time. He was quiet. TOO QUIET.
He screamed just short of on the top of his lungs as he tossed down his silverware.
I was in complete shock. Everyone in the restaurant was in complete silence. I heard a woman whisper, "honey, what's a thunder bush?" I, to this day, don't know what he meant by that.
Does anyone remember that moment when Ashlee Simpson got caught lip synching so she just danced around the stage and acted like an idiot? Do not judge her. At this moment in my life, I felt her pain; of course, on a very small level, but I felt her pain.
I said the only thing that came to mind.
"You know I hate to garden! And it's an apartment building; my landlord is responsible for that."
"You're fucking crazy. Let's go," he said and stormed off into the restaurant, out the front door, and down the street to his car.
I was left alone. The entire patio was staring at me, in addition to a few people that happened to be talking a late night walk. Of course, I did the most graceful thing I could think of; I chugged the wine, laughed to myself, burped, and got the fuck out of there.
Things Not To Say On A Date
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How Comedy Can Change Things
So, I've been in Los Angeles for five months, and although it's been dramatic and a little outrageous at times, I'm so glad I made the decision to move to
Los Angeles, California
Buffalo, New York
From living with
Illegal Immigrants
to having an amazing internship with
The Advocate
to being written about on a
Porn Website
to having my car break down in a middle of an intersection with no cell phone, cash, or credit card on me, in addition to no one speaking English in that part of town, it's safe to say that my time spent here thus far will not be forgotten.
I'm very open and although I have used comedy as a tool to open minds and hearts, I want to further my stance on a variety of topics with a more serious tone, which I will do in future posts.
But, for this post, I would like to talk about comedy, satire, and the use of humor;
particularly how it can change things for the better
Last week, I wrote a tongue-in-cheek article about
Four Reasons To Date Someone In Rehab
Is it really funny to see the first person you love addicted to hardcore drugs?
It is really funny when it's 430AM and you have to search the bars for your boyfriend?
Uh, not really
At the time, it was not funny in the slightest.
It's been almost four years since that part of my life, and now, as a 22-year-old with what I believe is a decent head on my shoulders, I oftentimes wonder what advice I would give myself as a 18-year-old with no idea how things in the world really are; I still don't know.
However, what I do know is that if I did have a chance to go back in time and give myself advice, I wouldn't.
Going through a lot of shit at a young age gives you such an awesome perspective on how one wants things in the future.
Comedy is how I move on
Comedy is how I hope to help others move on.
I know what a dark place is, we all do, and I always know what it's like to leave that dark place and never want to go back.
I remember being in a place where the only times I felt alive and happy and free is when I laughed.
And how I wanted to thank every author and actor and comedian and musician for making me feel like that
I've written a lot about the
LGBT movement
; risqué comedy articles that, I hope, put things into perspective for others.
I've had it "easy" in regard to the acceptance of my sexuality, and that was still hard.
It sucks and it still does
But, above all, I'm lucky enough to say that I am happy.
And I'm lucky enough to know that I'm happy.
Have something to say?
Suggestions for future articles?
Feel free to shoot me an email at
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Los Angeles
October 26, 2011
Hot New Band : Brother Keep
Hailing from
Buffalo, New York
, I am a major advocate of anything related to the Queen City – and it isn't called that because a bunch of gay people live there - just in case you were wondering.
My hometown is honestly one of the most interesting and diverse cities, in addition to being a hot spot of culture in regard to art, music, entertainment, and various forms of personal and collaborative expression.
Living in the city for four years during my time spent at
Canisius College
, I was blown away by the musical endeavors of not only the residents, but my fellow classmates.
My senior year at Canisius, I had a class with Zachary Vacanti, the guitarist for an awesome band called
Brother Keep
The other members, Nick Sessanna (guitar and vocals), Jacob Sessanna (drums) Chrissy Krolewicz ( keyboards and vocals) and Ronald Walczyk ( bass), in addition to Zachary, have been a vital part of the Buffalo underground for half a decade; one which is competitive and full of talent, I may add.
When I moved to Los Angeles, Zachary was nice enough to send me a CD of their debut album,
Patchwork Walls
, which I instantly fell in love with and listened to over and over.
When you're stuck in LA traffic for an hour or more each day, it's great to have an album to listen to all the way through, without skipping around to the songs one likes – with this CD, I just pop it in and relax.
On a basement wall in the suburbs of Buffalo, NY sits a vibrant mural of photographs, magazine clippings, and fabrics all linked together with varying lengths of colorful string.
This amalgamation of seemingly unrelated subjects is just one example of the eclectic art local indie-rock band
Brother Keep
has been leaving in its wake.
Of all the songs, I am drawn most to "Anything, Anymore," "Summit," and "Masques," with the latter being my favorite on the CD.
In addition, "Patchwork Walls," the last song on the CD for which the debut album is named is a great tune which I believe sums up the band. The lyrics reference the relationships between friends and how blood does not make one family.
"We all come from strong musical backgrounds and each member of the band has so many ideas and concepts that we put towards our songs making each piece of work truly unique and special," said Vacanti.
I would strongly recommend checking out
Patchwork Walls.
For more information on the band and to listen to some of their tunes, please visit their
Fan Page
. Also, check out my interview with Buffalo native
Caitlin Koch
, a beautiful girl with a beautiful voice who is also making a name for herself in the music world!
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Patchwork Walls
October 25, 2011
4 Reasons Why I Love Koreatown, Los Angeles
A few days ago, I read that I lived in one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the United States. And hell, it's also a bit interesting – a Kennedy was assassinated here and it is the prime location of the LA riots. But, now that I think about it, where was a Kennedy NOT assassinated? Anyways, I have lived in Los Angeles for a few months now and I absolutely love living in Koreatown. Here are some of my reasons why:
Reason ( 1 ) One -
Working Out
. As a gay male, I can honestly say that I am not obsessed with body image or going to the gym, although I try to get there once or twice a week. And between us, I would probably be anorexic if I had a little more self discipline and self control, but that's beside the point. I enjoy going to the gym in Koreatown because, no matter what part of Los Angeles I work out in, people will always have bigger muscles than me. But in Koreatown, I always have the bigger dick. That stereotype and myth is true. I would also be borderline racist and say I am a better driver and that all Asians drive bad, but it took me four times to pass my road test.
Reason ( 2 ) Two -
. People that live in Koreatown are "so nice," also known as, passive aggressive and silent, in addition to not speaking any English. I think its part of the culture, but I have not yet been in one argument or fight with any of my neighbors, which is a first. Also, the tenants in my building never bat an eye when they see me with a different guy each night and when see me leaving at 8PM Friday and coming home at 11AM Saturday.
Reason ( 3 ) Three –
Please see above reason
. I am sure those little bastards are talking about me, but I just can't understand them. I'm considering banging a Korean just to have him tell me the shit my neighbors are saying.
Reason ( 4 ) Four –
Extra Money
. Let's just there are a lot of gay men out there willing to pay for kinky Asian pictures, such as requests for an "Asian man in a suit eating vanilla ice cream," and let's just say that I always carry a camera with me. These images may be sold to said gay men in exchange for large sums of money. If this interests you, please contact me.
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
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Los Angeles
October 24, 2011
My Plan To Become An Imposter
The Model
As any 22-year-old with student loans bills and a strong love for alcohol and going out, I am always coming up with ways to make a little extra money – oftentimes, most of my ideas are just short of prostitution.
Anyways, I was minding my own business, as usual, when I got a picture text message from my roommate.
"Hey, this guy looks just look you."
I opened this picture and I had to admit, the guy looked exactly like me but with darker hair.
When I asked who it was, he told me it was an ad for Target.
I joked that I would print up copies of this picture and the others from the campaign to add to a "portfolio," then start going to model casting calls where I would pretend to be this guy.
The Real Me
After I thought about it for a bit, it actually sounded like a pretty legit idea.
And I think I am going to do it
I'm not sure if it's legal, and I know its somewhat crazy, but if Marcus Bachmann can pretend to be a straight guy, why can't I pretend to be a model?
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Monday, October 24, 2011
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The Walk Of Shame Series : Thanksgiving
As I have given advice in the past in the form of a
Walk of Shame Guide
to help out newcomers who are looking to have a little fun, I have decided to write a series of articles dedicated to my walk of shames.
Well, fuck, I have a lot – so, blogs dedicated to the ones that are particularly embarrassing, funny, and outrageous.
This post is the first in the series.
Buffalo, New York
Date: November 26, 2009
JEFFREY!" I heard a voice scream from another room.
"I have asked you enough times already.
It is time to get up!"
What the fuck?
I thought to myself.
I stayed in the city last night.
How did I get to my mother's house?
"Mom, let me sleep.
I'm too tired.
I'll get up soon."
The door opened and someone walked into the room.
I lifted my pounding head from the bed and looked at an old woman who I had never seen in my life before.
She told me that the room smelled "disgusting" and "like a brothel."
I looked around.
Funny enough, I've never seen this room before, either.
"Where am I and how do you know my name?!"
I demanded, of course, overly dramatic.
Just then, a guy I vaguely recognized walked into the room.
A few million thoughts went through my head, I think I gasped, and I covered myself with the blanket.
"Oh, there you are, Jeffrey" she said.
"Where did you sleep?"
The two talked small talked like two school bitches when I was left to hide under the covers.
And when I said school bitches, I mean it was a grandmother and grandson getting to the bottom of why a stranger was in their house.
"Is your new friend staying for dinner?" she asked.
"I don't think so.
He has to get home to his family." He replied.
"Well, he might as well stay.
Everyone is already here and we are about to cut the turkey."
Oh my god.
The turkey?
I felt for my stuff on the night stand next to me while still hiding under the covers.
I found my phone.
Just what I expected.
Eleven missed calls and fifteen text messages: 2:53PM on Thanksgiving. I was supposed to be to my mothers' house at 10AM.
I gain my composure.
I grab clothes that aren't even mine and put them on.
I make sure I have my cell phone and keys and give two shits about everything else.
"Can you please drive me home?" I ask. "I need to go right away."
"Sure," he responds.
Grandma pipes in and asks if I live close to here.
Where are we?"
Have you ever done a walk of shame past an entire family on Thanksgiving morning?
It was probably one of the most embarrassing moments of my life thus far.
And it gets better.
Flash forward two years.
I am a senior at Canisius College and have slept in every dorm on campus, even though I got my own apartment Sophomore year.
Anyways, I'm about to head to class when I check my email.
I see one from my friend.
It reads:
Hey Jeff!
Good morning!
I was reading CNN earlier and if I do recall, didn't you fuck this guy on Thanksgiving?
See you for lunch!
I click the link and gasp.
While I will not get into specifics, it turns out I slept with a family member of one of the most conservative and homophobic Republican politicians in New York State history.
Oh my god
, I thought,
I wonder if The Advocate will take away my internship if they catch wind of this?
Well, I suppose I can at least say that I tried to sway the opposition, right?
Please note that while I joke about a lot of stuff, make sure you are following safe sex practices and are in safe situations when you decide to go home with someone.
And above all, make sure you have some great friends to gossip with.
"(Name withheld), I'm still embarrassed about this," I told a friend a few months later. "You banged a Buffalo Sabre and (name withheld) had sex with someone with an Academy Award.
And all I got was some D-list politicians family member."
I sighed as if this was one of the most pressing concerns in the world.
"Well, you know what they say," she said with a smile. "You gotta start somewhere."
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Sex Advice
Walk of Shame
Lies I Will Tell My Children
For some strange reason I can't explain, I am very much looking forward to having children. Unlike my heterosexual friends who are lucky enough to get pregnant "the old fashioned way," also known as, heterosexual sex, I am not that fortunate. In order to make things a bit more fun for me when I adopt or kidnap children to raise, here are a few lies that I am going to tell my kids.
One - Your father and I mixed our sperm together and you formed in a test tube.
Two- Yes, all the other parents have seven glasses of wine at dinner, too.
Three- All midgets are really elves that have escaped from the North Pole.
Four - If you are not good, not only will Santa Claus give you coal, but he will also kill you.
Five - The tooth fairy turns your old teeth into jewelry.
Six - The world was created in seven days and a higher being placed one man and one woman on the earth and they populated the entire world. But, there was some DRAMA before – it involved a talking snake, stealing, and then exile. Fuck – this one is too farfetched, they will never believe this shit!
Seven - You are the only person with a butt crack; we dropped you as a baby.
Eight- It's just a coincidence daddy and daddy got into a screaming match last night and now we both have black eyes.
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Monday, October 24, 2011
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Signs Your Girlfriend Is Gay
A few days ago, I wrote an article entitled
Signs Your Boyfriend Is Gay
. This week, the website is happy to run a reader submission by
Caitlin Krull
from Austin, Texas. Enjoy!
We have all seen it - you know, the girl on girl action in the corner of a dimly lit shit show on every college campus across America. Ring a bell? That's what I thought. For some people, this could be considered repulsive, I suppose.
Get over yourselves
For me, seeing two straight girls go at it does nothing but raise my hopes and aspirations. For years, I have acted on this guilty pleasure, even though it has been known to turn girls out and even wreck a few homes. I am sincerely sorry you guys, but sometimes that is just how the cookie crumbles. It is not our fault your girls are drawn to us.
But, as of lately, I have been thinking a lot about the choices I have made. And although I do not regret anything, I have begun to feel a quarter ounce of shame; no more, no less. So here is what I have to offer you guys. It is not a promise that this won't happen again, but it is an opportunity for you to check whether or not your girl may be batting for my team. Alright fellas - take notes.
Here are my top five signs that your girlfriend may be gay
If you have noticed that your boxers have been disappearing, don't blame your roommates. That just means that her panties have turned into manties. It isn't weird, they're a lot more comfortable. You try wearing a thong.
If she suddenly listens to musical artists including, but not limited to; Ani Difranco, Brandi Carlile, Tracey Chapman, and Tatu.
Out of the blue, she has started to get very defensive after you say something along the lines of "Does this shirt look gay?" If it never bothered her before, then it shouldn't now.
And if it does, she has probably swapped dicks for chicks
If your girlfriend's index and pointer fingers have significantly shorter nails, especially on her dominant hand, SHE IS A LESBIAN.
No exceptions
And last, but certainly NOT least, the #1 sign that your girlfriend may be a lesbian is if she stayed the night with me last night, and today, she is wearing a scarf. Do yourself a favor and join match.com. Find yourself a new girl, because this one has just crossed over to the dark side.
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Monday, October 24, 2011
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Reader Submission
October 20, 2011
Why My Lesbian Haircut Isn't Ending The Patriarchy
Reader Submission: Caitlin Garvey
Los Angeles, California
The other day, a status update on Facebook popped up in my newsfeed.
"I miss Rihanna when she had short hair – a chance to be a powerful role model for women." I, unfortunately, had nothing better to do than ruminate about this.
Lesbian haircuts are making a comeback because straight celebrities, like Rihanna and
Justin Bieber
, are validating their coolness. The status suggested to me that people expect a certain attitude from girls who have short hair.
Maybe that attitude is something along the lines of,
We are so strong and powerful that, through our haircuts, we can give the middle finger to the beauty industry and squash its attempts to define femininity.
I recently fell for the trend and let Uncle Aaron, a Westchester barber, chop off my luscious locks. When he took the scissors to my hair, I expected to feel liberated from the pressures of gender conformity and from a deeply ingrained American cultural definition of femininity.
Actually, I expected my haircut to
end the patriarchy
Turns out, that's a lot to ask a haircut, especially a haircut that feels like sticks when I try to style it.
The "new woman" isn't a radical concept and neither is matching appearance to fit attitude -- of course, high school cliques are mainly formed because of how people look. When I wake up in the morning, my hair looks like a brown mop and I don't feel that powerful.
But why is short hair the only way to embody strength, Facebook girl? Why?
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
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Gen Y Insight
Lesbian Bloggers
Reader Submission
October 19, 2011
Four Reasons To Date Someone In Rehab
At 22-years-old, I've dated a wide range of individuals -- guys and girls, wealthy people and poor people, whites, blacks, and almost an Asian -- thanks
Koreatown, Los Angeles
! Well, anyways, each relationship has taught me a thing or two about life, love, and with the bad relationships, domestic violence. One of my favorite flings was a misguided 30-something who was in rehab during the course of our relationship.
Here are four reasons to date someone in rehab
Reason ( 1 ) One -
. First off, this is a recession, so let's get our priorities in order. When you date someone in rehab, you will save a shit load of money! First, if you go out a few times each week, just imagine the savings that will add up since you don't need to take a cab. Heck, they're already in rehab, so most likely they already have at least two DWIs. Can you say default designated driver? Further, when you go to the bar with them – and yes, they are going to the bar with you – when you offer to buy them a drink, it'll be cheap. Water is free. And if you splurge and buy them bottled water, at this point, you are being an awesome partner.
Reason ( 2 ) Two –
Sense of Humor
. Well, let me be specific – you have a sick sense of humor. Is it just me, or do other people find it funny to watch someone shaking due to withdrawals? And don't get me started how many times I laughed myself to sleep after I found him trying to drink hand sanitizer because it has alcohol in it. Oh, the memories.
Reason ( 3 ) Three –
. You may not always be able to trust someone in rehab, but can you really trust anyone? However, it is better to date someone in rehab because if you really want to find out what they've been up to, just give their parole officer or drug counselor a call.
Reason ( 4 ) Four –
. Since drugs and alcohol are no longer an aspect of their life, your boyfriend or girlfriend will want to experiment in a lot of different ways. With my ex, we did a lot of things that were nostalgia for him, such as crushing up and snorting Flintstones vitamins, doing a line of Pixie Sticks, and taking shots of mouth wash.
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October 18, 2011
A New Twist On Old Quotes
Are you tired of reading and hearing the same quotes over and over again? It's time for some reinvention, people. Here is my take on a some classic quotes.
" Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars. "
-- Brian Littrell
Slut Version
" Shoot for the dick. Even if you miss, you'll land among the balls. "
-- Jeffrey Hartinger
" When I count my blessings, I count you twice. "
-- Anonymous
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Version
" When I count my blessings, I count you 1, 347 times. "
-- Jeffrey Hartinger
" A wise girl kisses but doesn't love, listens but doesn't believe, and leaves before she is left. "
-- Marilyn Monroe
Slut Version
" A wise girl has unprotected sex but doesn't pay for the abortion, listens but doesn't care, and leaves before the sun comes up. "
-- Jeffrey Hartinger
A right delayed is a right denied. "
-- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Late Night Version
" A drunk text ignored is a romp denied. "
-- Jeffrey Hartinger
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October 17, 2011
Interview with God-Es & She
Lesbian hip-hop-soul duo God-des and She has been pumping out tight rhymes, sprinkled with equal doses of honesty, activism, and humor, since they paired up in 1999. As we wait for their next album (due in 2012), we're still listening to 2008's
Stand UP
, which features the hilarious (and helpful) "Lick It" as well as their 2009 album,
, a labor of love between the pair and legendary hip-hop producer Brian Hardgrove. Like their previous albums,
, is full of addictive, danceable, memorable tracks like the "Love Machine" and "Respect My Fresh."
"They are easily as good as the best that hip hop has to offer," Hardgroove says of the duo, "and far more interesting."
This summer, God-Des and She played with hip-hop royalty Salt-n-Pepa at San Diego Pride and released a video featuring their lesbian fans after the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell." Now they're hitting the road again, touring across the country. I talked to God-Des and She about "slicing meat and selling beer," the other artists they listen to between gigs, and their much-rumored romantic connection.
Jeffrey Hartinger:
You two met in Madison, Wisconsin, a Midwestern City known to be generally liberal with a great, underground music scene. How did Madison shape your personal and professional lives?
Madison Rules! I went to UW right after high school and really found my identity there. There is a great sense of community and I felt really liberated there. She grew up there and was around a lot of artists and musicians. It is a comfortable, laid back environment that makes you want to create. We created a large local following there that gave us the courage to believe we could do well for ourselves anywhere. But we knew if we really wanted to make it as musicians that we had to go to a bigger city where we could network and be surrounded by the music industry. So NYC it was.
Can you talk a bit about your college tour? Is there a different vibe you get from college-aged fans in comparison to your general audience?
We love doing colleges. We dig playing everywhere but college kids tend to be more politically involved. They love hearing our political songs and don't care as much about partying. They are very receptive to our words and we love that.
Everyone has been dying to know – are you linked romantically? Were you? Maybe in the future?
Hey mister, that's my sister!
As the gay rights movement continues strong in 2011, what is one thing that you believe people
be doing to make equality and acceptance the norm?
Being out and being visible is the single most important thing that
LGBT person can do. The more our neighbors, co-workers, schoolmates, teachers, friends and so on know who we are and like us, the more tolerant they will become.
Who are some acts that currently inspire you two as performers?
K'nann, Florence and the Machine, Adele, Mumford and Sons, BOB, Scissor Sisters.
Who are you two listening to right now?
K'nann, old school hip-hop, Florence and the Machine, Lovers, Lupe Fiasco.
After moving to New York City together in 2004, both of you took odd jobs to support your aspiring careers. Have you reached success at a level where music and performing supports you?
Yes, thank
! It's been a long road since we were slicing meat and selling beer in New York. We have been full-time touring musicians since 2006. And that is because of our awesome fans who always come to our shows and play our music for their friends and co-workers. Thanks homies!
If not music is there another profession you could see yourself in?
I would be a chef and God-des would be working for dog rescue organizations.
Do you see an increase in the acceptance for LGBT performers in the mainstream entertainment industry?
Yes, we do see a shift. I think people just want to hear good music. Most people don't care who is performing it, they just want to relate to it.
Although you two seem to be a perfect musical pair, you both have very different musical backgrounds. How did music play into your upbringing?
For SHE, music was her escape. Her parents worked so much they didn't have time to be involved in her music. She says if they would have pushed her to do it she probably wouldn't have. We are both very rebellious. My parents on the other hand were classical musicians. They told me, "Honey, you can do anything you want in the world, but please don't be a musician." And here I am! Sorry, Mom and Dad. I think what seals our musical chemistry is that we both have very eclectic taste in music. We feel influenced by anything and everything. We don't put ourselves in a box and feel free to create anything we like no matter what genre it fits in.
A few years ago, you were featured on the hit show
The L Word
. Did your appearance open many doors? Did you feel a push toward mainstream popularity or did it seem that after this, a majority of the offers were LGBT related?
It opened doors for us all over the place. Of course since it is a queer show and we are a queer band, we have a very large LGBT fan base. We love performing and doing music for a job. Gay folks make up a large part of society. If most LGBT folks support us, that will make us mainstream. God-Des & She Grammy 2012, baby! Let's do this!
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Signs You Are Not A Real Gay Guy
In college, a female friend of mine frantically called me and shouted before I even had the change to say hello. "Hey, can you come down to my dorm right away? It's an emergency … come quick!" Just to make sure I was prepared, I grabbed a couple twenty dollar bills from my dresser in case she wanted to borrow money for Plan B.
As I walked into her room, clothes and shoes were tossed around like there was a recent drug raid - and knowing Canisius, there probably was.
"Hey, what's going on?"
"Thank God you're here! I'm going on a date and I have no idea what to wear. The girls are at practice and I need advice and quick; my date is in a half hour."
After staring at her for a few moments in shock, I asked her why she had invited me over.
"Duh," she responded. "Because you're gay."
After explaining to her that I had no fashion sense and could not help her anymore than the straight guys on her floor, she dramatically jumped on her bed and crossed her arms. And then she said something hateful.
"OK, thanks Jeff. Thanks for nothing. And do you know what? You're not even a real gay guy."
Stereotypes are so 2010. Here are some signs that you are not a real gay guy.
Sign ( 1 ) One –
. I'm a fan of Lady Gaga, but not her music. If I hear "The Edge of Glory" one more time, you're going to find me on the edge of a bridge about to jump off. If you're jamming out to Smashing Pumpkins, Bush, Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, and Third Eye Blind, you are not a real gay. And if you are using a glory hole in a gay bar while listening to "The Edge of Glory," you go girl!
Sign ( 2 ) Two –
. V-necks that plunge to your dick, tight jeans that show off your moose knuckle, and glitter is not for me. Well, maybe the occasional tight jeans, but that's just because I'm gaining weight and don't want to buy new pants. If you are caught in flannel, sports apparel, mesh shorts, and the sneakers and tube sock combo, you are not a real gay. Get a grip and go to the fucking Gap already.
Sign ( 3 ) Three –
. Ok, this sign is simple. If you use the word "bro" more than the word "girl," you are not a real gay. Bonus points if you use bro during sex. I do.
Sign ( 4 ) Four –
Free Time
. If you spend countless hours watching sports, planning fantasy football teams, and NOT watching
One Tree Hill
, you are not a real gay. I actually don't watch a bunch of sports, but I do partake in fantasy sports – except I call it role play?
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Sunrise brought placid skies.
But with wind came chaos.
And now your presence is something like
a stratus cloud of tear gas.
We started out with a pure intoxication
of sudden virgin bliss.
But soon came a complete inebriation,
capped with a goodbye kiss.
Midday injected poison in my veins,
and soon I craved the high.
And when I got in over my head
it took over my life.
You became the poison to my body,
and your fumes consumed my lungs.
I found it was hard to breathe.
I found I was becoming numb.
By dusk I had become dust,
just dead skin on your shelf.
You so easily wiped me off,
and replaced me with someone else.
I went from a first place trophy
to a runner up ribbon.
A mighty oak tree,
that is now disease ridden.
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October 16, 2011
The Guy From Santa Monica
Can you help me?
You ask.
And I walk over to you,
Even though the bus is about to come.
I'm sorry,
I have no cash on me.
As if that was what you were asking.
That's not what I need,
I hear you say.
And I see you look down to the mess on your wheelchair.
It's been close to four days,
And I have not been changed.
Can you help me?
You ask again.
I walk,
You by my side,
And the sun is setting.
Now the coolness is going away,
As we leave the shops along the beach.
The hospital is around twenty blocks away,
And we should be there pretty soon.
Are you sure you don't mind helping me?
You ask once more.
No, I don't mind.
Let's go.
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October 14, 2011
Signs Your Boyfriend Is Gay
We've all been there -- you meet a nice young gentleman that is
so gay
that he makes Clay Aiken seem more masculine than G.I Joe.
And speaking of G.I. Joe, I personally think that he was gay. With
Don't Ask, Don't Tell
finally repealed, maybe Mattel will release a publicity statement soon.
Anyways, I've met many guys over the past few years that are so gay that everyone knows it except their girlfriend. Or in worse cases, their wife (
shout out to Michele Bachmann and her drama queen of a wife, Marcus
Here are some signs that your boyfriend is gay.
Sign ( 1 ) One -
Taylor Swift
. After listening to "Love Story" for the third time in a row, you apologize to your boyfriend and tell him he can pick the next song. After a few seconds, he responds, "
Well, maybe we can listen to it just one more time ...
Sign ( 2 ) Two -
. He wants to wait for marriage to have sex with you. OK -- I have no issue with people with morals and standards -- I myself am a recovering slut. But, even if you two decide to wait to have sex, at least strip down in front of him and
. And make sure that little bastard is not looking at any pictures of men that you have around your room, sister.
Sign ( 3 ) Three -
. If your little diva of a boyfriend has an issue with gay people, then guess what? He's gay. Sadly, the most homophobic and oppressive guys act this way to get the attention off themselves.
Sign ( 4 ) Four -
. You spend close to two hours getting ready for your date night. You know you look hot -- you'd bang yourself if you could (And, quite honestly, you tried after that 3rd crown and coke and the full length mirror in your bathroom). When he arrives, all he says is, "Oh my gosh, pink really is your color. But, are you really goona do that with your hair? Here, let me help."
Sign ( 5 ) Five -
. After much discussion, you two finally agree to have a threesome. He is beyond excited. After wondering out loud what it will be like to have sex with another girl , he says, "Who said anything about a girl?"
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October 12, 2011
You Know You Went To A Jesuit Institution When …
As a graduate of a Jesuit Institution of higher learning, I have the utmost respect for the education I received at Canisius College.
My alma mater, one of 28 Jesuit institutions throughout America, is very unique due to their combination of academics, social activism, and liberal mentalities that are rooted in the Catholic tradition.
Here are some signs that you went to a Jesuit Institution:
At 11:34PM on a Saturday night, you are doing keg stands, bong hits, and lines of coke at a shitty apartment off campus. Or, if you went to a top end Jesuit school, some nice apartment off campus. Come the next morning, you are red-eyed, smiling, and in your Sunday best at the chapel on campus. For some reason, the line for confession seems to be out the door and into the quad.
You've slept with everyone on the Lacrosse team and are still considered prude by the standards of your classmates.
You're parents are either really rich or really poor.
When you are invited to have dinner with the Jesuits, you are beyond excited to see where they live. You are then shocked to learn that they can drink you under the table and most are triple your age.
You arrive freshman year as a conservative or moderate Catholic boy or girl. You leave a liberal, left-wing atheist or agnostic with strong views against war, conformity, and organized religion.
You've slept with seven people on your floor –
and your floor is not co-ed
You have a $40,000 car at school, but everyone in the neighborhood where your school is located is living below the poverty line.
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October 11, 2011
National Coming Out Day 2011
Being gay is unique for a variety of reasons, but most importantly, the LGBT minority group is interesting because, if one really wanted to, they could hide their sexual identity from others. And sadly, that is what some people still do in the United States of America and throughout the world; some do it for
social status
, some do it so they don't
lose friends or family members
, and in some parts of the world,
men and women lie in order to avoid jail time or death
I understand that the journey of each person is different, but I urge people within the LGBT community to come out; it's the only way to keep the equality progression strong within the United States. Of course, if you feel you would be at risk or harm for doing so, I would advise against it.
So, happy National Coming Out Day 2011, to everyone -- gay, straight, and bisexual.
And CONGRATULATIONS for those who are living their lives honestly and open in such a harsh and judgemental world.
My personal reflection on being young and gay in America
Some of my funny reflections on the LGBT community:
Nine Myths About Gay Men
Three Perks Of Being Gay
A Gay Look At Straight Sex
Nine Signs That You Were Gay If You Grew Up In The 90'S
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National Coming Out Day
October 9, 2011
Adam Lambert Is A Diva
Having lived in Los Angeles for over four months now, I've crossed paths with various celebrities and reality stars; and even slept with a few. Does that guy from the 1998 Gap commercial that only aired in Europe count? Well, nonetheless, I met up with a friend in Hollywood for a few drinks that led to a few more. After my third drink entitled "Stockholm Syndrome," I was feeling a little disoriented -- sort of like Patty Hearst when she got Stockholm Syndrome, except I didn't rob a bank with a machine gun. Or at least I don't think I did?
Out of the corner of my eye I noticed a very tall guy in makeup with dark hair (not RuPaul) and I thought to myself, "That looks like the guy from
X Factor
. I mean
Americas Got Talent
American Idol
? Yes, that's right." I didn't think much of it because my date was much cuter until the bartender asked, "Are you with Adams party? Would you like me to charge these to him?"
Being honest (stupid) we said, "No, we are not." The drinks were cheap for L.A., only $15.00 each, so whatever.
Towards the end of the night, a few more friends met up with us and we were having a good time. I made friends with a girl with the party and I ate some of their food. I felt pretty badass. As the night was winding down, a few of the girls went over to Adam when he was behind us and asked him for a picture.
"Oh my god .... OK. Can't I just go anywhere and just have fun?"
What? You're a celebrity out in Hollywood at a popular Los Angeles bar a 1AM on a weekend -- what the fuck did you think was going to happen?
They ended up getting the picture, and if on cue, my friend said, "Ok, thanks Adam, and by the way, your five minutes of fame are almost over."
Not sure what was funnier -- that he said it, or that he said five instead of fifteen. Either way, this post wasn't meant to bash Adam Lambert; if all of us were judged by random moments in bars, I'd be scared for myself and my PERFECT REPUTATION. Everyone has an off night and I hope people can see this post for what it is -- comedy. Now, as Adam is gay, make sure to check out the post
Myths About Gay Men
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L.A. Life
October 6, 2011
The Landslide
I listened to that song you told me about,
And I agreed with the lyrics.
Well, not anymore,
But I used to,
Or I thought I did.
You will find me,
But not caught beneath anything,
Not even a landslide.
Because, you know,
I know,
I've been trying too hard,
And I've been fighting too hard,
To get to that place where I'm going.
I'm not sure where that's going to be,
Or if it's with you,
Or with him,
Or with anyone to be honest,
But I know it's not in some lyrics.
I know that,
That's for sure.
Because one day,
Someone's going to read what I wrote.
And they're going to write something,
But will pretend that they were not inspired by me.
Like I said that I was not inspired by you,
Or the band,
Or the lyrics.
Because truth be told,
I know I am going to be caught beneath the landslide,
And no matter how hard I try,
Or what I try to scribe,
There's going to be someone new.
For you,
For me,
For the crowd for sure.
When that moment comes,
I think I'll see it,
Out of the corner of my eye.
I'll probably laugh,
And toss my last work off to the side,
Cause the landslide may be taking me,
But it's not taking everything.
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Evening of seasonal music courtesy of St Peter's Hospice Chew Valley
Posted: December 06, 2013|
The St Peter's Hospice Chew Valley Support Group is staging an evening of Christmas music this weekend.
The event featuring the musical group Mendip Voices, and mulled wine and mince pies, is on Saturday.
The fundraising evening will begin at 7.30pm at St Andrew's Church in Chew Magna.
Tickets, which cost £10, are available from Chew Magna Post Office.
They will also be available on the door.
The group's last fundraiser, an afternoon tea in the Carpenter's Arms pub at Stanton Wick, and organised by Audrey Press, raised £595 for the Bristol hospice.
Fifty people attended that event, and enjoyed home-made cakes with their tea.
Group chair Constance Bowdler thanked the pub for its help in raising a "marvellous sum to add to our much-needed funds."
Anyone wanting to arrange a coffee morning or tea party, or help in any way with fundraising for the hospice, can contact her on 01275 332078.


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December 21, 2012
From Neutral in Chief to Bargainer in Chief
Shortly after the 2011 debt crisis, I wrote a post titled "Neutral in Chief?" in which I suggested that, while President Obama was perceived to have "lost the debt crisis negotiation," he may not have seen himself in the role of negotiator at all. He may in fact have seen his role closer to that of mediator than of interested party. I argued that as President and leader of his party, he had an obligation to take a more assertive negotiating posture and to explain his goals to the American people.
I don't know whether I was right about how Obama saw himself at that time. (It now looks like the Budget Control Act of 2011 may have been a brilliant piece of tactical negotiation. It certainly seems to have given Obama leverage by creating an unattractive BATNA for his counterparty.) However Obama saw himself then, though, he is now most certainly the Bargainer in Chief. And as Brian Pappas urged back then, he has done a much better job recently of telling a compelling narrative in support of his position.
Now that Obama has unequivocally taken on the role of lead negotiator, we will see his negotiating style in stark relief. He has already led off with a large concession–a concession that was rejected without a counteroffer by House Republicans. What now? Assuming he believes his BATNA is stronger than theirs, tit-for-tat would suggest that he make no further concessions and perhaps even retract his offer. He cooperated, his counterparty defected. Both game theory and more traditional negotiation dogma indicate that he should not "bid against himself" by making a second concession without significant movement on the other side.
Are there other options? In a recent piece in the LA Daily Journal (subscription required), Tom Stipanowich exhorts both sides to follow the example of Lincoln and turn to principled negotiation, including focusing on problem-solving (rather than partisan invective), looking for trade-offs and creative solutions (turn to a truly neutral third-party?), and finding a common enemy (a second recession) to cooperate against.
A majority of House Republicans seem to have rejected that approach, at least for now. Perhaps a Republican minority will join with House Democrats to negotiate a compromise position that would satisfy most of the President's interests. A little joint problem-solving would be a welcome change. Until that happens, however, Obama should not make further concessions unless he is convinced that he cannot live with his BATNA.
Regardless of how this plays out, it is now clear who the real party in interest is on the Democratic side. Barack Obama. As much as his health care plan, the outcome of this negotiation will determine his legacy.
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The New York media found headline material in NFL player Tim Tebow accepting an invitation to speak at a Southern Baptist mega-church in Dallas whose pastor has in the past created controversy with public comments on gays, Mormonism and President Obama.
The New York Daily News headlined Tebow's scheduled April 28 appearance at two morning worship services at First Baptist Church in Dallas as a "hate date."
The newspaper credited Tebow, on the trading block after one season with the New York Jets, with wearing his faith on his sleeve in on-field prayer gestures nicknamed "Tebowing" without offending teammates by his preaching. The article said that image could be tarnished, however, after Tebow shows up alongside First Baptist pastor Robert Jeffress, described in the story's opening sentence as a "hate-spewing preacher."
Tebow, a Heisman Trophy winner quarterback at the University of Florida and first-round NFL draft pick in 2010, is among speakers scheduled in April for a grand opening celebration of a new $130 million First Baptist Church campus that opens March 31.
Other scheduled guest speakers include David Jeremiah, founder of Turning Point Radio and Television Ministries; Jim Cymbala, an author and pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church in New York City; and James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family who after his retirement launched a new Family Talk radio program in 2010.
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President Obama named a new national monument on Friday: Chimney Rock in southwestern Colorado. With two sandstone spires soaring from a mesa, not only is Chimney Rock a spectacular place; it also provides a fascinating glimpse into the ancient people who lived in that region more than 1,000 years ago.
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Wisconsin is a prime battleground state in this year's presidential election.
Republicans hope the pick of native son Paul Ryan as their vice presidential nominee will bolster their chances to turn the state red in November. Wisconsin hasn't voted for a Republican for president since 1984. Barack Obama won the state by a blowout 14 points in 2008. And a run of Wisconsin polls this week shows him widening his lead over Mitt Romney.
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In New Orleans today, thousands of senior citizens were treated to two different visions for their future. President Obama and GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan each addressed the AARP.
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There is limited medical infrastructure in war-torn Afghanistan, so severely wounded children are sometimes brought to the U.S. for medical care. Doctors in America say that for one little girl, her struggle to stay alive for three years until finding her way from central Afghanistan to a hospital in Los Angeles is nothing short of a miracle.
Mitt Romney and his wife Ann paid $1,935,708 in federal taxes last year on income of $13,696,951, an effective tax rate for the couple of 14.1 percent, the Republican presidential nominee's campaign just reported.
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Cuban-Americans know a thing or two about what can happen when a government seizes wealth and redistributes it, as Fidel Castro's regime did five decades ago in Cuba.
So Mitt Romney had an especially receptive audience Wednesday night at a rally of Cuban-Americans in Miami, when he launched his campaign's latest line of attack on President Obama.
"He said some years ago something which we're hearing about today on the Internet," Romney told the crowd. "He said that he believes in redistribution."


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The Surface by Microsoft is poised to compete against the mecca of tablets -- Apple's wildly popular iPad.
Designed to operate with either Windows 8 and Windows RT, Microsoft's tablet will certainly fuel the rivalry that exists between Apple and Microsoft. With the addition of the Type Cover screen protector that doubles as a thin, yet useable, keyboard and track pad, the device has already created an outside accessory to supply for the two commonly lusted after features that are not offered in a tablet format.
The Surface also boasts a full HD screen display and full-sized USB and HDMI ports for functionality not traditionally afforded by a tablet. The company has yet to release a launch date or price point but judging from all the hype surrounding the product, Microsoft seems to have outdone themselves.
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CHICAGO - Researchers have come up with new technology that may one day help amputee war veterans: an artificial leg that reads brain signals, and it's already being tested out.
The bionic leg that can read your mind. When Zac Vawter wants to take a step, he thinks it and it happens.
"There's nothing special about it in the sense of what I've had to learn. I can just get up from a chair and walk," said Vawter.
He lost his leg in a motorcycling accident, but his brain is still sending commands to a leg that isn't there. The prosthetic has electrodes to read signals in his thigh, and a computer to process them and a mechanical leg to execute them.
On a monitor is a readout of the signals Vawter's leg is getting from his brain, when he thinks about moving.
Over time, a team of doctors and designers led by Dr. Levi Hargrove taught the computer which signals mean what.
"We can figure out using our pattern recognition if he was trying to move his ankle. So knee, ankle, doesn't matter. We learn the pattern and then we tell the bionic leg how to move," said Dr. Hargrove.
The result?
"With this leg, it's, brings me right back to, basically in terms of interacting with stairs, right back to not having an amputation," said Vawter.
To prove it, Vawter climbed the stairs of one of the tallest buildings in America: the Willis Tower in Chicago.
It is kind of noisy and it's not flawless, but the designers say they are working on improvements, maybe even the ability to run. In three to five years, doctors hope to make these legs available to patients, including over 1,000 amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"The wounded warriors, they've given so much, and anything we can do to help them, do a little bit better or a lot better, that's what we're trying to do," said Dr. Hargrove.
But for now, the bionic leg is still in the lab, in the test phase.
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Paul Cullen to present A Night in Italy Dec. 14At Bellmoor Inn in Rehoboth Beach
When Paul Cullen was growing up in Buffalo, N.Y., he loved watching his grandmother, Elsie Tagliaferro, whip up a delicious meal with Italian flair. "She was a farm-to-table chef long before it was cool," says Cullen, who lives in the Millsboro area.
His grandmother sparked a passion for fresh Italian cuisine that Cullen loves to share with others. He'll do just that Saturday, Dec. 14, beginning at 6 p.m., when he brings A Night in Italy to the Bellmoor Inn & Spa, 6 Christian St. in Rehoboth Beach.
The event, which pairs four dishes from Italy's regions with matching wines, is no ordinary cooking class, more of a tasting and a show. Cullen, the former bassist for the rock group Bad Company, is a talented guitarist. Between courses, he'll play music so guests can experience both the taste and the sounds of the Mediterranean.
"These demonstrations blend together my passions: great food, cool music and jazzy wines," says Cullen, a professional musician for more than 30 years. "It really makes for a fun night out - for me and the class."
In addition to leading the popular cooking classes, which often feature an Old World approach to making gnocchi and pasta, Cullen frequently performs throughout the area and has released three CDs.
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Cullen has played at more than 1,200 performances, including events featuring Michael David Winery, St. Supery Vineyards, B.R. Cohn Winery and PortoVino, which imports Italian wines. In 2011, he was PortoVino's Mid Atlantic eno-envoy.
His cooking classes feature his family's Old World approach set to music. This year, Cullen cofounded Eating Rehoboth, a walking tour for foodies. He and his partners recently launched Eating Lewes.


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-This project includes lethal voltage levels. Make sure you know your high voltage safety or have a qualified electrical advisor.
-Potentially hazardous levels of x-rays will be produced. Lead shielding of viewports is a must!
-Deuterium, an explosive gas, will be used. Make sure to check for fuel leaks.
-All the other inherent dangers of a home engineering project of this degree (a wide gamut of potential injuries, damage to the checking account, and the loss of general sanity)
Here are the minimum required materials:
-A vacuum chamber, preferably in a spherical shape
-A roughing vacuum pump capable of reaching at least 75 microns vacuum
-A secondary high vacuum pump, either a turbo pump or oil diffusion pump
-A high voltage supply, preferably capable of at least 40kv 10ma - Must be negative polarity
-A high voltage divider probe for use with a digital multimeter
-A thermocouple or baratron (of appropriate scale) vacuum gauge
-A neutron radiation detector, either a proportional He-3 or BF3 tube with counting instrumentation, or a bubble dosimeter
-A Geiger counter, preferably a scintillator type, for x-ray detection and safety
-Deuterium gas (can be purchased as a gas or extracted from D2O through electrolysis - it is much easier and more effective to use compressed gas)
-A large ballast resistor in the range of 50-100k and at least a foot long
-A camera and TV display for viewing the inside of the reactor
-Lead to shield the camera viewport
-General engineering tools, a machine shop if at all possible (although 90% of mine was built with nothing but a dremel and cordless drill, the only thing you really can't build without a shop is scratch building the vacuum chamber)
What are the health risks involved in this experiment in regards to neutron radiation? Are there any ways to prove that you were successful in fusing atoms together and avoid neutron radiation?
um i`m trying to be posive here you Die . The is a way to slow it down and then get asobed by lead ( a tipe of plastic ). :L sorry I cant be more helpful.
or water but you have to be carful!
so you need a high negative voltage instead of a positive like static or high positive like what come out of a MOT,flyback,igntion coil
Would There Be A Chance Of It Working, If It Was Built On A Bigger Scale, And Would It Be Able To Power A Ship That Has A Maximum Speed Of 5000 MPH.
This is very interesting I was wanting to make a plasma fusor
One- would a deeper vacuum be better for this experiment if possible?
Two- would putting more power into the reactor also increase the amount of fusion? So instead of 40kv maybe 100kv would be better?
2) Yes, very much so. More voltage at same power is more fusion, and more power at same voltage is more fusion. More power at more voltage is even more fusion.
Would an air diffusion pump work instead of the oil diffusion pump or would it have to be oil or turbo?
I don't know, not familiar with that. If it reaches similar pressures and pumping rates as an oil diffusion pump, sure. I think that might be for higher pressures though.
75 microns would get you a demo fusor, but no fusion. You really need a pump that will get you <1 micron and then you backfill with deuterium up to about 10 micron to run. And a super nice mechanical pump that says 1 micron will not work since that is an ideal measurement, and also it has no pumping speed at that pressure.
Ebay... just about everything for a project like this will come from ebay unless you have tons of money to blow on nice new stuff
What roughing pump did you use in this reactor
Can I just hook up a deuterium leaking system and a neutron detector and have it work? Or will I need something more?
It takes luck to get it from a big company. Keep trying, and eventually you will succeed. I had better luck going to specialty gas locations of the big distributors as opposed to calling them.
If you are still trying to find Deuterium, try unitednuclear.com
You would be able to buy Deuterium Oxide (D2O), and use electrolysis to seperate the Deuterium from the Oxygen
Yes, this works fine and is how I first started out getting fusion. It is very hard to get good purity though. If you want high performance, you'll really want to source the gas in a cylinder.
wouldn't you want to get some energy out of it by heating up water and running steam through a turbine
Has anyone tried to measure the photons produced? I'd have thought this was the obvious area to research to energise/commercialize the project.
If it is, the how can the Reactor be deemed efficient, or is efficiency in this case a measurement of something else?
Very cool project!!!
This reactor has a massive net loss of energy. It doesn't have much of a use other than having your own star :)
What are the products and byproducts of this machine?
And for what things can we use this, where an we practically use this?
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And for what things can we use this, where an we practically use this?
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What are the products and byproducts of this machine?
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Can you give me an estimated cost to build what you did?
Also do you have to TIG weld the parts or can another type of welding work?
One last question what type of shielding other than the lead did you use?
(I'm planning the launch for ~2015)
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Good gracious, mama! You have been through the wringer!
I dunno, I....breathe. Make a conscious effort to breathe, and let go. And get outside, even if just for a few seconds. Try to ground. I'm not good at it, but I do try. It seems to help. And the knowledge that I am taken care of, no matter what happens.
I second the idea to call police and not management!
How old are your kids? Why do they have to be in a restraint on a bus? I haven't heard of people doing that. Can you carry one in a sling or backpack? How about leashes?
I'm sorry about your MIL M and I both know how he is going to go, too, but I hope to heck that it's a good long time before he does.
Shark week, omg! I had no idea. I prefer "moon time" or "cycle" or "courses"-- I love my cycle, really. I didn't, before I had ds, but I really have a deep honor and appreciation for it now, and for what my body does, and what it goes through and went through in order to have him. I'm really blessed that I don't suffer with it, though.


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"We're proud of our schools, we're proud of our ranking, we're proud of our research," says the dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Dr. Perryman can back up any boasting.
U.S. News and World Report ranks Colorado State second best among the nation's veterinary medical schools. The Professional Veterinary Medicine program is No. 1 among veterinary schools in federal research funding. And the college is recognized for having one of the best equine reproduction schools.
Rankings don't tell the whole story.
At a Glance
Location: Fort Collins, Colo.
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Professional Veterinary Medicine Students: 527
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Tuition and Fees: $5,874 (resident undergraduate student) to $21,590 (non-resident graduate student)
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Combined Programs: DVM/Ph.D., Master's in Business/DVM, Master's in Public Health/DVM
Dean: Lance Perryman, former professor and head of Department of Microbiology, Pathology and Parasitology at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. The Tacoma, Wash., native received his DVM and Ph.D. from Washington State University and his MS from Ohio State University.
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Ask what he's most proud of and he says: "We strive for balance and excellence in instruction, in clinical research and in transitional research – research that has benefits to human health."
Close to every mountain peak is a valley. For Colorado State's high-flying veterinary program, the valley is the nation's economic downturn.
"We are heading into a period of reduced state funding," says Perryman, who serves on the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues. "Exact amounts won't be known until May, but we know we will be facing budget reductions."
Still, the threat hasn't stopped the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences from pursuing expansion.
"We're in a major building program," Perryman says. "We have plans to add several new facilities, new buildings, in the three locations of our campus. Most of these buildings will be attached to or surrounding our existing hospital."
Coming in June is the 90,000-square-foot Diagnostic Medical Center, costing $42 million. On tap are 14 additional facilities to be constructed through donated dollars.
"We're in the process of raising the funds now," Perryman says.
Colorado State has 527 students enrolled in the Professional Veterinary Medicine program, and if Perryman has his way, Colorado State will add students to help reduce the nation's veterinarian shortage.
"I think the shortage is greatest for veterinarians working in the public health sector," he says.
He suggests three solutions:
Perryman expects veterinarians to assume greater public roles in years to come.
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When I woke up it was to Gale, staring at me, "Hey how do you feel," I said softly, in hopes that we stay like this for a while.
"I feel so much, now that you are a wake. Your pain meds is working like it always does." He said just as softly back. It took some working but I got 13 to agree for my mother and me to us our meds. People love it, so much better than 13 stuff, it just more nature then their stuff.
"Yeah but it is better than their stuff. Their stuff would put you out, and you would make you light headed" I said softly, lay my head on his shoulder that was not hurt.
He nodded his head, while gently wrapping the arm that as my head resting on it, around my shoulders, "let's get more sleep," he said and fall back asleep. I lay with him for a few more minutes, before I gently moved out if his hold that took another fifteen minute before I could get out of his bed.
I walked out if his room, checking on the clearest first, it was still only me. I walked over to Peeta's room and saw that Star was lying in Peeta's bed with Peeta asleep. I walked in quietly, and sit in the chair that is placed right next the bed, "How is he, and how are you doing?" I asked in whisper, as Star looks at me, while petting Peeta's head that lies on his chest, near his heart.
"We are doing great, he is doing much better. I heard that Katniss is leaving for 2 now. You got me out of there just in time, so of the healers are killing themselves and some are being taken into the mountain and never coming out." Star sits and tells me how everything is going at 2. I tell him how 11 having giving 13 more food, and everything else. When it came down it this war might be over before we know it.
When we both realize something, it is going to get worst, and we both know that we are going to see more death then before.
"Killing and Death at the cost of what, the madness before us, cause all of this. We are just going to follow what the people before us did." I said in anger.
"Has long as we do not follow complete in their footsteps we should be good," He looked around was doing something his hand to his ear. When I realize, what he was doing and asking.
"No, they cannot hear us in; no one wants to hear the sounds of people in the healing center. The person who runs thirteen, she wants to take. I am not sure if I want to see her running all fourteen areas."
"While what if we moved after this over to place where there is not a lot of people, and we can build our own homes, we have a breaker," He pointed to Peeta, "and a hunter." Star pointed behind me and I turn around to Gale standing on the other side of the door, I said open to the door and he almost fall in but he saved himself and walked over to me, he sat on the floor with his head on my lap, I started to pat his head and fall asleep again. "So this grad-puppy and hunter that won your heart." Star said looking him up and down. I nod my head with a shy smile on my face. "He is cute."
"Yes cute and protective. A breaker, a hunter, and two healers who know random things," Cinema said nodding his head. "That might be all we need but there is one more thing to add to the list." Cinema said.
Star looked up at the at the stars place all around the top of the room and counting his fingers off trying to find what he is missing before looking back down at Cinema, "Alright tell what are am I missing?" He asked with a puzzled look.
"Bizarre," Cinema said sweetly, "My parents will not care as long as they know where we live, and that they can and come visit whenever they want. We cannot leave him alone. Bizarre as become a part of Gale's life, and I do not think of Bizarre as my brother anymore." Cinema looked Star in the eyes, "Bizarre is like my and Gale's first child."
Just as I said that someone was knocking at the door, and Gale eyes fly open as he looks at the door, "Bizarre," and he running to the door and opening the door just to be right about Bizarre being there.
Bizarre ran into Gale's legs crying, into his legs. Cinema came up to them, and sat down as Gale got down his knees and let Bizarre cry into his chest, hugging him close. Cinema was rubbing Bizarre's back asking what was wrong very softly.
"I had a nightmare that you two left me behind." He said through a sods and hiccups.
"Do not every worry about us leaving behind Buzz." Gale said as he held him close, "I can never leave you two behind, I just got you two back, and that was nightmare. I never went to live through again." Gale said looking at the both of us. Cinema kissed Bizarre's head, and then kissed Gale of the lips.
Cinema turned Bizarre into his chest and held him sitting his lap. While Gale wrapped them both up in his arms.
Star looked at them and thought that Cinema was writing they looked a happy family, Bizarre being child, Cinema the mother and wife, and Gale the husband, and father.
Cinema looked up from Bizarre, and looked around at every one notice that Peeta had woken up but was looking very happy and peaceful where he was, Cinema smiled, "Welcome back to land of the living Peeta. You look very happy."
Peeta nodded his head into Star's chest, "I am very happy," He said.
"Star," Cinema said, "I think the plan is something that all five of us can do, after this madness is over."
"What plan," Gale, Peeta, and Bizarre said all at once.
Star and Cinema told them plan about after the war was over, they would go and live in a wood area, build their own homes, and live there.
That changed when Peeta said they could just live in the champion circle in 12, and just the cut of the fences. Everyone turned to look at Gale, who was resting his head on Cinema's, with his eyes shut. "I do not care was long as I have Cinema, and Bizarre with me."
Cinema kissed his head, and rests his head against Gale's, "That would take less work but for protection, we will need to set up something."
"Just leave that to me," Gale said not moving at all.
Everyone sat and talked, no one from the outside coming saying they need anyone in room all day. Cinema mom would come in to drop food off everyone, and then taken the plates an hour later.


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(c) Appointment of Chief Executive Officer. On March 18, 2013, Skullcandy, Inc. (the "Company"), announced that it has hired Hoby Darling as its President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The Company's board of directors has also appointed Mr. Darling as a director of the Company.
Mr. Darling, age 37, served as General Manager, Nike+ Digital Sport from July 2012 to March 2013. Prior to that, Mr. Darling served as the Head of Strategy and Planning for Nike Affiliates from October 2011 to July 2012. From June 2005 to July 2011, Mr. Darling served as the Senior Vice President, Strategic Development and General Counsel, as well as other leadership positions, at Volcom, Inc., a youth lifestyle apparel company. Mr. Darling has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University, a Juris Doctor degree from Northwestern University School of Law and Master of Business Administration degrees from the University of California, Berkeley and Columbia University.
Upon the commencement of his employment, Mr. Darling will receive an annual salary of $450,000 and be eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus program, with a target bonus of 100% of his base salary and a bonus opportunity range of 37.5% to 150% of his base salary. Mr. Darling will also be eligible to participate in the Company's Amended and Restated 2011 Incentive Award Plan, and will receive an inaugural, one-time equity grant valued at approximately $2,000,000, comprised of stock options and restricted stock units. The stock options and restricted stock units will vest in equal annual increments over a four year period, subject to Mr. Darling's continued service with the Company through the applicable vesting dates. Mr. Darling will be eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) plan, health plans and other benefits on the same terms as all other Company employees. The Company will also be providing Mr. Darling with relocation assistance, including 60 days of temporary housing, two house hunting trips, packing and moving of belongings, and a $20,000 moving allowance, all of which are to be reimbursed on a pro-rata basis if Mr. Darling's employment terminates in the first year of employment.
In the event that Mr. Darling's employment with the Company is terminated other than for "cause" or if he resigns for "good reason" (both, as defined in the employment agreement), he will also be entitled to receive (i) a severance payment equal to twelve months of the base salary in effect immediately prior to the date of termination, (ii) a payment equal to his target bonus for the year in which his employment terminates and (iii) all of his unvested options will immediately vest and become exercisable, all subject to reduction in accordance with an Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, Section 280G best pay limitation. In the event of a termination due to death or disability, Mr. Darling will be entitled to the benefits in clause (iii) of the preceding sentence.
There are no family relationships between Mr. Darling and any director or executive officer of the Company and there are no transactions between Mr. Darling and the Company that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Darling and any other persons or entities pursuant to which Mr. Darling was appointed as a director of the Company.
The full text of the press release announcing Mr. Darling's appointment is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section.
Item 9.01 Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated March 18, 2013


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Nice photos, everyone. Candy Streeter does make a lot of nice scenes. I think it is Mister Beasley who makes the nice night time scenes. Hope he will post some here.
This is the New Braunfels Missouri Pacific train station in H0 scale by Doyle Bond. Those of you who have been to the New Braunfels train shows may recognize it. It is a replica as the station appeared in 1955 and it goes on the SAMRA club layout. I have just weathered the roof and platform. There are more people to be added.
For those of you who knew Doyle Bond, he passed away last Tuesday as a result of long illness. He was an N scale MMR but recently did all of his modeling in H0 scale. He will certainly be missed here in San Antonio.


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