The Fray - All At Once
There are certain people you just keep coming back to
She is right in front of you
You begin to wonder could you find a better one
Compared to her now she's in question
And all at once the crowd begins to sing
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same
Maybe you want her maybe you need her
Maybe you started to compare to someone not there
Looking for the right one you line up the world to find
Where no questions cross your mind
But she won't keep on waiting for you without a doubt
Much longer for you to sort it out
And all at once the crowd begins to sing
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same
Maybe you want her maybe you need her
Maybe you started to compare to someone not there
Maybe you want it maybe you need it,
Maybe it's all you're running from,
Perfection will not come
And all at once the crowd begins to sing
Sometimes
We'd never know what's wrong without the pain
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same
Maybe you want her maybe you need her
Maybe you've started to compare to someone not there
Maybe you want it maybe you need it
Maybe it's all you're running from
Perfection will not come
Maybe you want her maybe you need her
Maybe you had her maybe you lost her to another
To another
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Yep, this sums it up
Sadly, this sums it up. Who could have put it better, really?
"This is a farewell kiss, you dog," he yelled in Arabic. "This is from the widows, the orphans and those who were killed in Iraq." Muntadar al-Zeidi
Abdel Bari Atwan, the Palestinian editor of the London-based Al-Quds Al-Arabi daily, defended the Iraqi journalist's action, saying he must have felt frustrated because of the deterioration in his country.
"The new Iraq that Bush is boasting about has become a mass grave and a battlefield," he said in an editorial entitled, "An Appropriate Farewell for a War Criminal."
"One million Iraqis have died and another five million have fled the new democracy of Iraq," he added.
Atwan, who is known for his anti-American sentiments, said that while he disagreed with the journalist over the method he used to express his opinion, "he was only expressing the opinion of the silent majority of Iraqis who are suffering. There is no water, no electricity and no work opportunities in a country that is supposed to be one of the richest in the Arab world."
Atwan also criticized the Iraqi journalist's colleagues who were quick to apologize to Bush following the embarrassing incident.
"We don't agree with the Iraqi journalists who apologized to Bush," he said. "This Iraqi colleague was only practicing his right of expression. It's Bush who has to apologize to the Iraqis for shedding their blood. This journalist represents the true face of the Iraqis."
The Al-Jazeera Web site, one of the most popular in the Arab world, said it received a record of 3,500 talkbacks in response to the incident. Over 90% of the Arabs who posted comments expressed full support for al-Zeidi and condemned Bush as a war criminal who deserved to die.
Some of the comments hailed the journalist for "degrading the American president who has killed many Muslims and Arabs," while others described him as "national hero" and as the man who brought honor to all Muslims and Arabs.
Mohammed Gandi, one of the readers who posted a comment, said that the Iraqi journalist represented the wish of the majority of the Arabs who hate Bush and those who are conspiring with him - a reference to US-supported Arab dictators.
Ahmed Osman, another reader, advised the Arab rulers to hold their press conferences only in mosques to avoid being attacked with shoes, since Muslims are required to take off their shoes before entering a mosque.
Fadi Tahan called on journalists who attend press conferences with Arab leaders "to wear bigger shoes so that they could help us get rid of these dictators."
Rashid Ramadani prayed to God that he would "bless the hands of the Iraqi journalist. One billion thanks to this Iraqi hero. We are very proud of you; you made us cry out of joy."
Ahmed al-Kadry expressed hope that the Arab dictators would be punished in a similar manner.
"This journalist is one of the greatest men in the Arab world," he said. "I hope that all the Arab presidents will see what happened and draw conclusions. I think it's time to say to all the criminals of the world to go away."
Hussein al-Bassoumi predicted that the Iraqi journalist would become a "legendary" hero for the Arabs and Muslims and that future generations would be taught about his "legend."
He urged the Arab masses to name streets and public squares after the journalist. He also urged the Iraqis to place the shoes that were used in the attacks in a museum in Baghdad.
"This is a farewell kiss, you dog," he yelled in Arabic. "This is from the widows, the orphans and those who were killed in Iraq." Muntadar al-Zeidi
Abdel Bari Atwan, the Palestinian editor of the London-based Al-Quds Al-Arabi daily, defended the Iraqi journalist's action, saying he must have felt frustrated because of the deterioration in his country.
"The new Iraq that Bush is boasting about has become a mass grave and a battlefield," he said in an editorial entitled, "An Appropriate Farewell for a War Criminal."
"One million Iraqis have died and another five million have fled the new democracy of Iraq," he added.
Atwan, who is known for his anti-American sentiments, said that while he disagreed with the journalist over the method he used to express his opinion, "he was only expressing the opinion of the silent majority of Iraqis who are suffering. There is no water, no electricity and no work opportunities in a country that is supposed to be one of the richest in the Arab world."
Atwan also criticized the Iraqi journalist's colleagues who were quick to apologize to Bush following the embarrassing incident.
"We don't agree with the Iraqi journalists who apologized to Bush," he said. "This Iraqi colleague was only practicing his right of expression. It's Bush who has to apologize to the Iraqis for shedding their blood. This journalist represents the true face of the Iraqis."
The Al-Jazeera Web site, one of the most popular in the Arab world, said it received a record of 3,500 talkbacks in response to the incident. Over 90% of the Arabs who posted comments expressed full support for al-Zeidi and condemned Bush as a war criminal who deserved to die.
Some of the comments hailed the journalist for "degrading the American president who has killed many Muslims and Arabs," while others described him as "national hero" and as the man who brought honor to all Muslims and Arabs.
Mohammed Gandi, one of the readers who posted a comment, said that the Iraqi journalist represented the wish of the majority of the Arabs who hate Bush and those who are conspiring with him - a reference to US-supported Arab dictators.
Ahmed Osman, another reader, advised the Arab rulers to hold their press conferences only in mosques to avoid being attacked with shoes, since Muslims are required to take off their shoes before entering a mosque.
Fadi Tahan called on journalists who attend press conferences with Arab leaders "to wear bigger shoes so that they could help us get rid of these dictators."
Rashid Ramadani prayed to God that he would "bless the hands of the Iraqi journalist. One billion thanks to this Iraqi hero. We are very proud of you; you made us cry out of joy."
Ahmed al-Kadry expressed hope that the Arab dictators would be punished in a similar manner.
"This journalist is one of the greatest men in the Arab world," he said. "I hope that all the Arab presidents will see what happened and draw conclusions. I think it's time to say to all the criminals of the world to go away."
Hussein al-Bassoumi predicted that the Iraqi journalist would become a "legendary" hero for the Arabs and Muslims and that future generations would be taught about his "legend."
He urged the Arab masses to name streets and public squares after the journalist. He also urged the Iraqis to place the shoes that were used in the attacks in a museum in Baghdad.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Still get chills :)
I believe a “ban on gay marriage” does sound totally ridiculous today. It is as ridiculous as slavery. It is as ridiculous as not allowing rock and roll.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Penelope Cruz Kicks Ass in VCB
I loved Vicky Christina Barcelona. I can definitely identify with most if not ALL of the main characters...Penelope Cruz (Who I have really not liked much until now) is definitely the star of this movie. It certainly "picked up" when she entered the picture. Javier is great too. Scarlett is wonderful to look at, as usual...although her character portrayal is bizarre at times.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Here we go again?
From Ellen DeGeneres' Blog
September 24, 2008 | Posted at 10:15 AM
My Political Point... And I Do Have One
You know how usually I talk about cell phones or kitty cats or cheese pizza… well, this is sorta like that… without the cell phones, the cats, or the pizza.
There’s a California Proposition on the ballot that’s a little confusing. It’s Proposition 8. It’s called, “The California Marriage Protection Act” -- but don’t let the name fool you. It’s not protecting anyone’s marriage. Not yours. Not mine.
The wording of Prop 8 is tricky. It’s like if someone asked you, “You don’t want dessert, right?” But you do want dessert so you say, “Yes,” which really means you don’t want dessert. And if you say, “No,” which means you do want dessert -- it sounds like you don’t. Either way, you don’t get what you want. See -- confusing. Just like Prop. 8.
So, in case I haven’t made myself clear, I’m FOR gay marriage. And in order to protect that right -- please VOTE NO on Proposition 8. And now that you’re informed, spread the word. I’m begging you. I can’t return the wedding gifts -- I love my new toaster.
September 24, 2008 | Posted at 10:15 AM
My Political Point... And I Do Have One
You know how usually I talk about cell phones or kitty cats or cheese pizza… well, this is sorta like that… without the cell phones, the cats, or the pizza.
There’s a California Proposition on the ballot that’s a little confusing. It’s Proposition 8. It’s called, “The California Marriage Protection Act” -- but don’t let the name fool you. It’s not protecting anyone’s marriage. Not yours. Not mine.
The wording of Prop 8 is tricky. It’s like if someone asked you, “You don’t want dessert, right?” But you do want dessert so you say, “Yes,” which really means you don’t want dessert. And if you say, “No,” which means you do want dessert -- it sounds like you don’t. Either way, you don’t get what you want. See -- confusing. Just like Prop. 8.
So, in case I haven’t made myself clear, I’m FOR gay marriage. And in order to protect that right -- please VOTE NO on Proposition 8. And now that you’re informed, spread the word. I’m begging you. I can’t return the wedding gifts -- I love my new toaster.
Monday, September 22, 2008
So True Today
You swear you recall nothing at all
That could make you come back down
You made up your mind to leave it all behind
Now you're forced to fight it out
You fall away from your past
But it's following you
You fall away from your past
But it's following you
You left something undone, it's now your rerun
It's the one you can't erase
You should have made it right, so you wouldn't have to fight
To put a smile back on your face
You fall away from your past
But it's following you
You fall away from your past
But it's following you
You fall away
You fall away
Something I've done that I can't outrun
Something I've done that I can't outrun
Maybe you should wait maybe you should run
But there's something you've said that can't be undone
And you fall away from your past
But It's following you
You fall away from your past
But It's following you
You fall away from your past
But It's following you
You fall away from your past
But It's following you
[x3]
You fall away
It's following you
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension.
One of these days is YESTERDAY with its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, its aches and pains. YESTERDAY has passed forever beyond our control.
All the money in the world cannot bring back YESTERDAY. We cannot undo a single act we performed; we cannot erase a single word we said. YESTERDAY is gone.
The other day we should not worry about is TOMORROW with its possible adversities, its burdens, its large promise and poor performance. TOMORROW is also beyond our immediate control.
TOMORROW'S sun will rise, either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds - but it will rise. Until it does, we have no stake in TOMORROW, for it is as yet unborn.
This leaves only one day - TODAY - Any man can fight the battles of just one day. It is only when you and I add the burdens of those two awful eternities – YESTERDAY and TOMORROW that we break down.
It is not the experience of TODAY that drives men mad - it is remorse or bitterness for something which happened YESTERDAY and the dread of what TOMORROW may bring.
Let us therefore live one day at a time...
One of these days is YESTERDAY with its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, its aches and pains. YESTERDAY has passed forever beyond our control.
All the money in the world cannot bring back YESTERDAY. We cannot undo a single act we performed; we cannot erase a single word we said. YESTERDAY is gone.
The other day we should not worry about is TOMORROW with its possible adversities, its burdens, its large promise and poor performance. TOMORROW is also beyond our immediate control.
TOMORROW'S sun will rise, either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds - but it will rise. Until it does, we have no stake in TOMORROW, for it is as yet unborn.
This leaves only one day - TODAY - Any man can fight the battles of just one day. It is only when you and I add the burdens of those two awful eternities – YESTERDAY and TOMORROW that we break down.
It is not the experience of TODAY that drives men mad - it is remorse or bitterness for something which happened YESTERDAY and the dread of what TOMORROW may bring.
Let us therefore live one day at a time...
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Dreams Can Come True
I had a dream last night that Sarah Polin and Ann Coulter got married. So sweet.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
7 Years Later
"An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."
"Nothing comes from violence, and nothing ever will."
"One person's terrorist is another person's freedom fighter."
One of My Fav Quotes.
"We look like you. I know it would be a lot easier if we were purple or had horns but this way we can walk freely among you, and so, many straight people don't know unless gay people specifically tell them, and it's always a shock! That is why I stucture the show this way. I like to start with something i like to call comedy, just to bring you into my world...make sure we're all laughing, and having a good time. That's when I know I have them in the palm of my hand and that's when I announce that I'm a dyke and there like hahaha....huh? Then it gets that odd kind of quiet...People are like wait a minute...If you're a lesbian, and we we're laughing at you...does that make us gay? And I always have to reassure them, yes, yes it does...But don't worry, you'll dress better and treat your pets like children" -Elvira Kurt
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
Why here, why now? This is so 1996.
Noel Gallagher attacked on stage
by Elizabeth Bromstein
Somewhere out there a whole lot of people are laughing.
Noel Gallagher of Oasis was attacked on stage at V-Fest Sunday evening at Toronto Island Park.
An audience member apparently somehow managed to get past security then rushed the stage from the backstage area and, during the 1995 hit Morning Glory, pushed Gallagher the elder who fell onto the stage. The attacker then appeared to be going after Liam before security got it together and wrestled him away.
The band took a few minutes break then returned to play some more tunes including Don't Look Back in Anger, Wonderwall and The Beatles' I am the Walrus.
The arrogant Gallagher's got a lot of enemies so we're not exactly stunned around here.
No word on whether the assailant was a disgruntled Jay-Z fan - Noel recently dissed Jay and his headlining spot at Glastonbury. Jay-Z responded by mocking Noel on the recently recorded track Jockin' Jay-Z. Or maybe he was sent by Amy Winehouse, who Noel recently called a 'destitute horse' or Mark Ronson about whom Noel said "Mark Ronson needs to learn three chords on the guitar and write a tune, instead of ruining everyone elses,"
Or he could have been from the Metallica camp. Gigwise reports today that Noel said he likes everything about the metal band except their music... "Black drum sticks...no need." (this comes right after Lars Ulrich credited Noel with helping him quit heroin). Or from Bloc Party about whom Noel told musicradar "I wouldn't go out and buy a Bloc Party record 'cos I know it would be sh**."
Then, of course there's Damon Albarn and Alex James of Blur about whom Noel once said he wished they would "catch AIDS and die." He later took it back.
The assailant has been charged with assault but his Facebook popularity is about to skyrocket.
by Elizabeth Bromstein
Somewhere out there a whole lot of people are laughing.
Noel Gallagher of Oasis was attacked on stage at V-Fest Sunday evening at Toronto Island Park.
An audience member apparently somehow managed to get past security then rushed the stage from the backstage area and, during the 1995 hit Morning Glory, pushed Gallagher the elder who fell onto the stage. The attacker then appeared to be going after Liam before security got it together and wrestled him away.
The band took a few minutes break then returned to play some more tunes including Don't Look Back in Anger, Wonderwall and The Beatles' I am the Walrus.
The arrogant Gallagher's got a lot of enemies so we're not exactly stunned around here.
No word on whether the assailant was a disgruntled Jay-Z fan - Noel recently dissed Jay and his headlining spot at Glastonbury. Jay-Z responded by mocking Noel on the recently recorded track Jockin' Jay-Z. Or maybe he was sent by Amy Winehouse, who Noel recently called a 'destitute horse' or Mark Ronson about whom Noel said "Mark Ronson needs to learn three chords on the guitar and write a tune, instead of ruining everyone elses,"
Or he could have been from the Metallica camp. Gigwise reports today that Noel said he likes everything about the metal band except their music... "Black drum sticks...no need." (this comes right after Lars Ulrich credited Noel with helping him quit heroin). Or from Bloc Party about whom Noel told musicradar "I wouldn't go out and buy a Bloc Party record 'cos I know it would be sh**."
Then, of course there's Damon Albarn and Alex James of Blur about whom Noel once said he wished they would "catch AIDS and die." He later took it back.
The assailant has been charged with assault but his Facebook popularity is about to skyrocket.
Do you think the Pope was a virgin when he got married? I think he was a big player.
Madonna dedicates song to Pope Benedict during concert in Rome
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ROME - Italian news reports say pop star Madonna dedicated "Like a Virgin" to Pope Benedict when she sang the classic hit during a Rome concert.
Madonna made the dedication just a few kilometres from the Vatican as she sang for tens of thousands of fans at the capital's Stadio Olimpico on Saturday night, the only Italian date of her international "Sticky and Sweet" tour.
Italian daily La Repubblica reported Sunday that Madonna said "I dedicate this song to the Pope, because we are all children of God."
The "Material Girl" has a history of arousing the ire of the Roman Catholic Church.
She was criticized by Vatican officials and leaders of other religions for staging a mock crucifixion during her last Rome concert in 2006.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Zuma? Really? The jokes over G+G.
Hey, some of my favourite people (that sometimes piss me right off) were out and about (say that with a Canadian accent please). I love how celebrities just seem to run into each other. I am sure having to make small talk is a bitch even when your famous...or maybe they are friends. So, where is Zuma and Gwen? I love Kingston and Gavin and all but they are everywhere now and I just want to see the baby dammit!! I really do not think Zuma is going to grow on me but if I see the kid it might...Where are the People photos? Hello Magazine? Come on! Exploit your child already like a good little celebrity :) Too far? Ok...
But really....These pictures are precious.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Has she always been this hot? And is she still "crazy?"
Anne Heche is my favourite person to talk about from now on. She is all kinds of crazy and I love it. I really need to read her book. I wish Kathy Griffin would talk about her in her act. Maybe if she sees this creepy dog picture...
Having said this, she's really hot. In fact, she's funny too and I really love the way she conducts herself on Letterman (that bitch). So, she's a little nutty! Who isn't? A little "bizarre and delusional behaviour" never hurt anyone. Eck hem...spoken like a true counsellor.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
My favourite heterosexual couple together again
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams aren't just back together; they are immediately the cutest couple ever. Sorry, sorry, I can try to contain my excitement, but these photos are just the icing on the cake of the already amazing news that the duo are giving it another shot. You all seem as thrilled about the reunion as we are, so hopefully this gallery brightens up your Friday too. There are more than 50 photos in this gallery of the couple having lunch together in Toronto yesterday. She's sitting on his lap! Feeding each other! Kissing! Love it
Friday, August 22, 2008
Could not have put it better myself.
Stefani The Second Is Born
by Ryan Porter
by Ryan Porter
Crazy baby name alert! Gwen Stefani gave birth to her second child on Thursday, a boy named Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale. He joins brother Kingston, 2. Not sure when Gwen and her husband Gavin Rossdale became Jamaican Rastafarians, but hey, considering his mom will likely be dressing him in cheetah prints and moon boots, this might just work. Zuma was born at 12:46 pm PST after Gwen checked in early Thursday morning. He weighed 8.5 pounds. "Mother, baby and family are all happy and healthy," a rep said. Happy is not even scratching the surface of what Gwen's feeling. She's so baby crazy she was probably singing to birds during labour. But really, congratulations. If Kingston has been any indication, Zuma will be a very cool kid.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Oh wow, and I thought Knox was trouble...
Hello my name is Zuma Nesta Rock and I am a little white baby. I am not related to Bob Marley but my parents really like him. I can get away with having this name because they are very rich and famous.
I think Martin put it best when he stated: "That's so embarassing."
I think Martin put it best when he stated: "That's so embarassing."
Monday, August 18, 2008
Update
So, apparently Ellen and Portia got married and I was not invited. How rude! Alright...but seriously that's pretty cool. They went for the small, intimate wedding. Interesting choice. They did have the chance to make a statement. Have a big blow out! That is not Ellen's style though. In her mind the personal is not so much political. Ah well, maybe that's for the best! I wish them well. There is a big age difference which really scares me. But who the fuck cares what scares me? Lol
In other news, I am obsessed with Jessica Zelinka. She is some sort of Olympic athlete or something (who cares really). She is HOT. I will be posting many pictures once I am able to (once I have the Internet back). I am at the fucking library and you cannot save anything here. These people are a bunch of nazi's. You can't even cut and paste. Perhaps I am just slooooooow.
My wrist hurts.
Peace out,
LA
P.S. Does anyone else find it sad that Michael Phelps has won more medals than the entire Canadian team combined? Just putting it out there...
In other news, I am obsessed with Jessica Zelinka. She is some sort of Olympic athlete or something (who cares really). She is HOT. I will be posting many pictures once I am able to (once I have the Internet back). I am at the fucking library and you cannot save anything here. These people are a bunch of nazi's. You can't even cut and paste. Perhaps I am just slooooooow.
My wrist hurts.
Peace out,
LA
P.S. Does anyone else find it sad that Michael Phelps has won more medals than the entire Canadian team combined? Just putting it out there...
Monday, July 28, 2008
Well, this is new. We may have to start fielding posts from disgruntled Russian Teens.
We may have to start fielding posts from disgruntled Russian teens.
Russia to outlaw emo?
by Elizabeth Bromstein Pouting, piercings and Pete Wentz may soon be illegal in Russia, according to the Moscow Times.
The Russian government is in the process of drafting a law to make emo and goth music illegal, says the Moscow Times. "State Duma deputies, Public Chamber members and social conservatives have hammered out legislation aimed at heading off the spread of emo culture, which they describe as a 'dangerous teen trend.'"The Duma last month held a parliamentary hearing on a raft of proposed amendments contained in a document called 'Government Strategy in the Sphere of Spiritual and Ethical Education,'" a copy of which was obtained by The Moscow Times.Among other measures, the proposed legislation apparently calls for heavy regulation of emo web sites and for banning young people dressed like emos from entering schools and government buildings.According to the bill, The "negative ideology" of emo culture may push young people toward depression and social withdrawal, and the movement carries a significant risk of suicide, especially for young girls."The Times says "The bill also outlines what it calls a 'spiritual and ethical crisis' facing Russian youth, including the high rate of alcohol abuse, teen abortions and 'negative youth movements.'Meanwhile, the Moscow News reports that "Dozens of black-clad emo music fans" protested the proposed legislation Saturday in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk. Interestingly, none of the protestors in the accompanying photo appear to be wearing black.
by Elizabeth Bromstein Pouting, piercings and Pete Wentz may soon be illegal in Russia, according to the Moscow Times.
The Russian government is in the process of drafting a law to make emo and goth music illegal, says the Moscow Times. "State Duma deputies, Public Chamber members and social conservatives have hammered out legislation aimed at heading off the spread of emo culture, which they describe as a 'dangerous teen trend.'"The Duma last month held a parliamentary hearing on a raft of proposed amendments contained in a document called 'Government Strategy in the Sphere of Spiritual and Ethical Education,'" a copy of which was obtained by The Moscow Times.Among other measures, the proposed legislation apparently calls for heavy regulation of emo web sites and for banning young people dressed like emos from entering schools and government buildings.According to the bill, The "negative ideology" of emo culture may push young people toward depression and social withdrawal, and the movement carries a significant risk of suicide, especially for young girls."The Times says "The bill also outlines what it calls a 'spiritual and ethical crisis' facing Russian youth, including the high rate of alcohol abuse, teen abortions and 'negative youth movements.'Meanwhile, the Moscow News reports that "Dozens of black-clad emo music fans" protested the proposed legislation Saturday in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk. Interestingly, none of the protestors in the accompanying photo appear to be wearing black.
New laws planned to stop 'dangerous teen trends'
Jul 23, 2008
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A new Russian law could make being an emo kid illegal in the eastern European country. Legislation is currenting being formulated in Russia to heavily regulate emo websites and ban emo and goth dress style in schools and government buildings.The new laws are apparently being driven by fears that these "dangerous teen trends" encourage depression and suicide.The legislation was presented last month at a hearing held by the State Durma, where critics claimed that the "negative" emo culture encourages anti-social behaviour and glorifies suicide. Emo kids were described as teenagers who wear black, have facial piercings and black hair with fringes that "cover half the face", reports The GuardianThe weekend saw mass protests by Russian emo kids. In Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, where laws are already being implemented, protestors in a march held signs saying "A Totalitarian State Encourages Stupidity". Dmitry Gilevich of Russian emo band MAIO stepped in backing the protests, saying: "Expressing psychological emotions is not forbidden by law."However, emo critics remain unconvinced. Alexander Grishunin, an adviser to bill sponsor Yevgeny Yuryev, described a ban as necessary, stating: "This is the first step in the public discourse."The moves in Russia follow criticism of the genre in the UK earlier this year, which saw My Chemical Romance fans protesting at the offices of British newspaper The Daily Mail over their coverage which linked emo with suicide.
Jul 23, 2008
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A new Russian law could make being an emo kid illegal in the eastern European country. Legislation is currenting being formulated in Russia to heavily regulate emo websites and ban emo and goth dress style in schools and government buildings.The new laws are apparently being driven by fears that these "dangerous teen trends" encourage depression and suicide.The legislation was presented last month at a hearing held by the State Durma, where critics claimed that the "negative" emo culture encourages anti-social behaviour and glorifies suicide. Emo kids were described as teenagers who wear black, have facial piercings and black hair with fringes that "cover half the face", reports The GuardianThe weekend saw mass protests by Russian emo kids. In Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, where laws are already being implemented, protestors in a march held signs saying "A Totalitarian State Encourages Stupidity". Dmitry Gilevich of Russian emo band MAIO stepped in backing the protests, saying: "Expressing psychological emotions is not forbidden by law."However, emo critics remain unconvinced. Alexander Grishunin, an adviser to bill sponsor Yevgeny Yuryev, described a ban as necessary, stating: "This is the first step in the public discourse."The moves in Russia follow criticism of the genre in the UK earlier this year, which saw My Chemical Romance fans protesting at the offices of British newspaper The Daily Mail over their coverage which linked emo with suicide.
*****AS IF. What is up with people? If only saying something is now illegal could change a person's thoughts, feelings, and personality. Good times.
I Love 'Out of Work' Truck Drivers from Tennessee (And I'm betting there are lots).
Police: Man shot churchgoers over liberal views
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- An out-of-work truck driver accused of opening fire at a Unitarian church, killing two people, left behind a note suggesting that he targeted the congregation out of hatred for its liberal policies, including its acceptance of gays, authorities said Monday.
A four-page letter found in Jim D. Adkisson's small SUV indicated he intentionally targeted the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church because, the police chief said, ''he hated the liberal movement'' and was upset with ''liberals in general as well as gays.''
Adkisson, a 58-year-old truck driver on the verge of losing his food stamps, had 76 rounds with him when he entered the church and pulled a shotgun from a guitar case during a children's performance of the musical ''Annie.''
Adkisson's ex-wife once belonged to the church but hadn't attended in years, said Ted Jones, the congregation's president. Police investigators described Adkisson as a ''stranger'' to the congregation, and police spokesman Darrell DeBusk declined to comment on whether investigators think the ex-wife's link was a factor in the attack.
Adkisson remained jailed Monday on $1 million bond after being charged with one count of murder. More charges are expected. Four victims were hospitalized in critical condition.
The attack Sunday morning lasted only minutes. But the anger behind it may have been building for months, if not years.
''It appears that what brought him to this horrible event was his lack of being able to obtain a job, his frustration over that, and his stated hatred for the liberal movement,'' Police Chief Sterling Owen said.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- An out-of-work truck driver accused of opening fire at a Unitarian church, killing two people, left behind a note suggesting that he targeted the congregation out of hatred for its liberal policies, including its acceptance of gays, authorities said Monday.
A four-page letter found in Jim D. Adkisson's small SUV indicated he intentionally targeted the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church because, the police chief said, ''he hated the liberal movement'' and was upset with ''liberals in general as well as gays.''
Adkisson, a 58-year-old truck driver on the verge of losing his food stamps, had 76 rounds with him when he entered the church and pulled a shotgun from a guitar case during a children's performance of the musical ''Annie.''
Adkisson's ex-wife once belonged to the church but hadn't attended in years, said Ted Jones, the congregation's president. Police investigators described Adkisson as a ''stranger'' to the congregation, and police spokesman Darrell DeBusk declined to comment on whether investigators think the ex-wife's link was a factor in the attack.
Adkisson remained jailed Monday on $1 million bond after being charged with one count of murder. More charges are expected. Four victims were hospitalized in critical condition.
The attack Sunday morning lasted only minutes. But the anger behind it may have been building for months, if not years.
''It appears that what brought him to this horrible event was his lack of being able to obtain a job, his frustration over that, and his stated hatred for the liberal movement,'' Police Chief Sterling Owen said.
Alright.
Mr. T films homophobic ad
By Chloe Tse
2008-07-28
‘A-Team’ icon offends gay rights group
The U.S.-based candy company Mars has pulled a U.K. television ad for its Snickers chocolate bars after a gay rights group accused it of being homophobic.
The ad was created by Omnicom Group’s AMV BBDO in London. In it, an effeminate speed-walking man gets ridiculed by Mr. T, who shoots at him with a Snickers cannon. It ends with Mr. T shouting the campaign’s tagline, “Get some nuts.”
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation criticized the ad for using stereotypes against gay men, reports Associated Press.
Of course, representatives from Mars are saying the ad is not meant to be offensive.
This is the second time the candy company has pulled one of its ads in a year and a half for allegedly being homophobic.
The first commercial aired during the 2007 Super Bowl and featured two men accidentally kissing, after which they freaked out in disgust.
HRC Workplace’s director Daryl Herrschaft wrote in a statement that the group "applauds Mars for taking swift and appropriate action" but added that he was "surprised to see the company return to the same practice it had just recently rejected."
By Chloe Tse
2008-07-28
‘A-Team’ icon offends gay rights group
The U.S.-based candy company Mars has pulled a U.K. television ad for its Snickers chocolate bars after a gay rights group accused it of being homophobic.
The ad was created by Omnicom Group’s AMV BBDO in London. In it, an effeminate speed-walking man gets ridiculed by Mr. T, who shoots at him with a Snickers cannon. It ends with Mr. T shouting the campaign’s tagline, “Get some nuts.”
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation criticized the ad for using stereotypes against gay men, reports Associated Press.
Of course, representatives from Mars are saying the ad is not meant to be offensive.
This is the second time the candy company has pulled one of its ads in a year and a half for allegedly being homophobic.
The first commercial aired during the 2007 Super Bowl and featured two men accidentally kissing, after which they freaked out in disgust.
HRC Workplace’s director Daryl Herrschaft wrote in a statement that the group "applauds Mars for taking swift and appropriate action" but added that he was "surprised to see the company return to the same practice it had just recently rejected."
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Oh Jesus
Knox Leon? Omg, please. It sounds like the name of a toilet bowl cleaner.
Knox Leon. Get's out the toughest stains!
Knox Leon. Get's out the toughest stains!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Funny & True (Though it hurts to admit it)
It's time for the Maple Leafs to end it with Sundin
Goodbye Mats. Goodbye and good luck.
Cliff Fletcher should announce what is painfully obvious: that the Mats Sundin era in Toronto was great while it lasted, but it's over. Done. Finished. There is nothing more to add to the story.
C'mon Cliff, get it over with.
Fletcher, ever the diplomat, has tiptoed around saying that Sundin is finished as a Leaf. He is too concerned about optics and doesn't want to be portrayed as the bad guy. It is noble of Fletcher, but not necessary.
The Maple Leafs offered Sundin a one-year contract worth a generous $7 million with a no-trade clause. Fletcher asked for a quick answer, and when he didn't get it, he tried to speed up the process by allowing the Montreal Canadiens to negotiate with Sundin prior to July 1.
Sundin – who probably takes all day to decide what to eat for breakfast - is still uncertain about his future. He indicated this in a statement through his agent, J.P. Barry. He thanked the teams that showed interest, but made it clear he's just not ready to make a decision.
Fair enough.
Anything can happen, but in the next month Sundin will likely come to the correct realization that he is no longer needed or wanted by Toronto. If he decides to play next year, it will be with a team that has a chance to challenge for the Stanley Cup – such as the Canadiens or Rangers – or a team that makes him a ridiculous overture, like the Canucks did when they offered him $20 million over two years.
Parting ways with Sundin immediately is the right thing to do. The rebuilding process in Toronto does not require a 37-year-old captain making $7 million - and it certainly doesn't require such a player with a no-trade clause. Fletcher should retain the right to trade his biggest asset if he decides it's in the best interests of the organization. Otherwise, the inmates will continue to run the asylum.
Fletcher would be well advised to take the $7 million allotted for Sundin and spend it on two or three additional free agents. Obviously the Leafs won't get a superstar for $2.5 million a season, but it will land them foot soldiers. Right now the Leafs need all the bodies they can get.
Admittedly, the free agent market is thinning out by the hour. However, there are still a few reasonable options available to Fletcher. Instead of high-priced help, he should be looking mid-range at players. This is not to suggest that any of these players alone could replace Sundin, but two or three players of this ilk would at least plug some holes. If nothing else, they might fetch a draft pick or two at the trade deadline.
An even better option is for Fletcher to trust his scouts and make minor deals for young players with upside, such as he did in picking up Mikhael Grabovski. In doing so, the team will get younger, cheaper, faster and more exciting to watch. If you're going to lose, lose with young players who will endear themselves to the fans.
Since taking the reigns as GM back in January, Fletcher has been trying to move the organization forward. Considering his hands have been tied by no-movement clauses, he's done a decent job. In buying out the contracts of Andrew Raycroft and Darcy Tucker – and by asking Bryan McCabe to waive his no-trade clause - he made a bold statement that the future has begun.
Now he needs to make another bold announcement by proclaiming that the Mats Sundin era in Toronto is over. Then, and only then, will the future officially be underway.
Goodbye Mats. Goodbye and good luck.
Cliff Fletcher should announce what is painfully obvious: that the Mats Sundin era in Toronto was great while it lasted, but it's over. Done. Finished. There is nothing more to add to the story.
C'mon Cliff, get it over with.
Fletcher, ever the diplomat, has tiptoed around saying that Sundin is finished as a Leaf. He is too concerned about optics and doesn't want to be portrayed as the bad guy. It is noble of Fletcher, but not necessary.
The Maple Leafs offered Sundin a one-year contract worth a generous $7 million with a no-trade clause. Fletcher asked for a quick answer, and when he didn't get it, he tried to speed up the process by allowing the Montreal Canadiens to negotiate with Sundin prior to July 1.
Sundin – who probably takes all day to decide what to eat for breakfast - is still uncertain about his future. He indicated this in a statement through his agent, J.P. Barry. He thanked the teams that showed interest, but made it clear he's just not ready to make a decision.
Fair enough.
Anything can happen, but in the next month Sundin will likely come to the correct realization that he is no longer needed or wanted by Toronto. If he decides to play next year, it will be with a team that has a chance to challenge for the Stanley Cup – such as the Canadiens or Rangers – or a team that makes him a ridiculous overture, like the Canucks did when they offered him $20 million over two years.
Parting ways with Sundin immediately is the right thing to do. The rebuilding process in Toronto does not require a 37-year-old captain making $7 million - and it certainly doesn't require such a player with a no-trade clause. Fletcher should retain the right to trade his biggest asset if he decides it's in the best interests of the organization. Otherwise, the inmates will continue to run the asylum.
Fletcher would be well advised to take the $7 million allotted for Sundin and spend it on two or three additional free agents. Obviously the Leafs won't get a superstar for $2.5 million a season, but it will land them foot soldiers. Right now the Leafs need all the bodies they can get.
Admittedly, the free agent market is thinning out by the hour. However, there are still a few reasonable options available to Fletcher. Instead of high-priced help, he should be looking mid-range at players. This is not to suggest that any of these players alone could replace Sundin, but two or three players of this ilk would at least plug some holes. If nothing else, they might fetch a draft pick or two at the trade deadline.
An even better option is for Fletcher to trust his scouts and make minor deals for young players with upside, such as he did in picking up Mikhael Grabovski. In doing so, the team will get younger, cheaper, faster and more exciting to watch. If you're going to lose, lose with young players who will endear themselves to the fans.
Since taking the reigns as GM back in January, Fletcher has been trying to move the organization forward. Considering his hands have been tied by no-movement clauses, he's done a decent job. In buying out the contracts of Andrew Raycroft and Darcy Tucker – and by asking Bryan McCabe to waive his no-trade clause - he made a bold statement that the future has begun.
Now he needs to make another bold announcement by proclaiming that the Mats Sundin era in Toronto is over. Then, and only then, will the future officially be underway.
Monday, June 30, 2008
So there is no lesbian spice? Really?
Melanie F?
Melanie Chisholm gets a little blue at Toronto Pride.
by Ryan Porter
Melanie C, the most successful solo Spice, played a free concert on Saturday, June 29, in Toronto that had one group of girls from out of town lining up ("queing" as Mel said) overnight in the rain for front-row access. Mel showed the stage presence she picked up from the Spice Girls' school of performing by dancing her heart out to her pop-rock tracks, but rather than highly choreographed moves Mel stuck to jumps and spins and headbanging her blunt bangs. "I have to get myself together!" a relaxed and personable Mel told the crowd. "I feel like Amy Winehouse." Her commentary on the trainwreck singer was decidedly more adult than she could get away with at a Spice Girls show. "That big beehive," she pondered. "She must have a hairy b----r." The singer cursed so much she should be called Melanie F, but considering she was followed by the No Pussycat Dolls, a band of six drag queens performing the burlesque-pop band's hits, offense was not taken by this audience. The whole crowd was dancing to gay club hit "I Turn To You" and her duet with Bryan Adams, "When You're Gone." "I did that song with my Canadian friend," she said afterwards. "One of my Canadian friends." She's making plenty more. The singer toured Canada in May, played the MuchMusic Video Awards earlier this month and has a MySpace called Melanie C Loves Canada.
There has been wishful thinking whispered that the Sporty label was just a euphemism for "Lesbian Spice," although she's been dating Thomas Starr--a property developer--for six years. But Mel C was always a bit of an outsider in the girl-power gang, neither as artificially enhanced or classically cute as Victoria Beckham or Emma Bunton nor as commanding a personality as Melanie Brown or Geri Halliwell. But one thing she always had going for her was a powerful voice, which is all the more apparent without the rest of the Spice Girls around to distract. Amy Winehouse would be proud.
Sidenote: It really isn't nice to make fun of someone who is dying. Even I draw the line there!
Friday, June 20, 2008
What An Idiot.
Usher blames lesbianism on lack of men
by Elizabeth Bromstein
Usher's arguments begin soundly. But then it all goes to hell. Look out! Angry lesbian at two o'clock!
Usher, who has faced fair amount of backlash about his marriage, got a little defensive in the upcoming issue of Vibe. MTV reports that he took the opportunity to sound off on the skeptics."Am I so much of a bad guy because I decided to get married? Am I so much of a bad guy [because once I got in the situation], I decided to stand for something, build a foundation, and think about my future?" he asked. "As a man, you would respect me for not turning my back on it. ... It can never be bad to have a foundation as a man — a black man — in a time when women are dying for men. Women have started to become lovers of each other as a result of not having enough men. Are you not studying the stories? Wake up! Black love is a good thing." Are you not studying the stories! Why just last week there was a report in the peer reviewed journal, American Sex and Psychology, about how lesbians are lovers of each other as a result of not having enough men (kidding! Please don't look it up). Now we know the cause. So, you can all just relax. My lesbian best friend will be so relieved when I tell her all she needs is a man!Then, of course, there's Lindsay Lohan. And that Katy Perry chick. Get the news to her before she does something more than kiss a girl, and release another terrible song about it.We can almost forgive Usher thanks to Love in This Club. Lucky for him he makes decent music. Now, if only we could just get him to stop talking.
by Elizabeth Bromstein
Usher's arguments begin soundly. But then it all goes to hell. Look out! Angry lesbian at two o'clock!
Usher, who has faced fair amount of backlash about his marriage, got a little defensive in the upcoming issue of Vibe. MTV reports that he took the opportunity to sound off on the skeptics."Am I so much of a bad guy because I decided to get married? Am I so much of a bad guy [because once I got in the situation], I decided to stand for something, build a foundation, and think about my future?" he asked. "As a man, you would respect me for not turning my back on it. ... It can never be bad to have a foundation as a man — a black man — in a time when women are dying for men. Women have started to become lovers of each other as a result of not having enough men. Are you not studying the stories? Wake up! Black love is a good thing." Are you not studying the stories! Why just last week there was a report in the peer reviewed journal, American Sex and Psychology, about how lesbians are lovers of each other as a result of not having enough men (kidding! Please don't look it up). Now we know the cause. So, you can all just relax. My lesbian best friend will be so relieved when I tell her all she needs is a man!Then, of course, there's Lindsay Lohan. And that Katy Perry chick. Get the news to her before she does something more than kiss a girl, and release another terrible song about it.We can almost forgive Usher thanks to Love in This Club. Lucky for him he makes decent music. Now, if only we could just get him to stop talking.
21 Things I Want TOO
ALANIS MORISSETTE -21 Things I Want In A Lover"
Do you derive joy when someone else succeeds?
Do you not play dirty when engaged in competition?
Do you have a big intellectual capacity but know that it alone does not equate wisdom?
Do you see everything as an illusion?
But enjoy it even though you are not of it?
Are you both masculine and feminine? politically aware?
And don't believe in capital punishment?
These are 21 things that I want in a lover
Not necessarily needs but qualities that I prefer
Do you derive joy from diving in and seeing that
Loving someone can actually feel like freedom?
Are you funny? la self-deprecating? like adventure? and have many formed opinions?
These are 21 things that I want in a lover.
Not necessarily needs but qualities that I prefer
I figure I can describe it since I have a choice in the matter
These are 21 things I choose to choose in a lover
I'm in no hurry I could wait forever I'm in no rush cuz I like being solo
There are no worries and certainly no pressure in the meantime
I'll live like there's no tomorrow
Are you uninhibited in bed? more than three times a week?
Up for being experimental?
Are you athletic? Are you thriving in a job that helps your brother?
Are you not addicted?...curious and communicative...
Do you derive joy when someone else succeeds?
Do you not play dirty when engaged in competition?
Do you have a big intellectual capacity but know that it alone does not equate wisdom?
Do you see everything as an illusion?
But enjoy it even though you are not of it?
Are you both masculine and feminine? politically aware?
And don't believe in capital punishment?
These are 21 things that I want in a lover
Not necessarily needs but qualities that I prefer
Do you derive joy from diving in and seeing that
Loving someone can actually feel like freedom?
Are you funny? la self-deprecating? like adventure? and have many formed opinions?
These are 21 things that I want in a lover.
Not necessarily needs but qualities that I prefer
I figure I can describe it since I have a choice in the matter
These are 21 things I choose to choose in a lover
I'm in no hurry I could wait forever I'm in no rush cuz I like being solo
There are no worries and certainly no pressure in the meantime
I'll live like there's no tomorrow
Are you uninhibited in bed? more than three times a week?
Up for being experimental?
Are you athletic? Are you thriving in a job that helps your brother?
Are you not addicted?...curious and communicative...
Cito!!!!
Gibbons out; Gaston returns to Jays
Toronto turns back to two-time World Series-winning skipper
The Blue Jays entered this season with lofty aspirations that have quickly become seemingly unattainable as the club has limped through the first three months. The unanticipated struggles have now cost manager John Gibbons his job.
On Friday, the Blue Jays relieved Gibbons of his duties as Toronto's manager and appointed Cito Gaston -- the orchestrator of the club's World Series titles in 1992-93 -- as the first two-time manager in team history. The Jays also made sweeping changes to their coaching staff.
In light of the Jays' poor offensive production this season, hitting coach Gary Denbo, who was in his first tour with Toronto, was dismissed. So were third-base coach Marty Pevey and first-base coach Ernie Whitt.
Toronto named Gene Tenace its new hitting coach, and hired Dwayne Murphy and Nick Leyva to serve as the club's first-base coach and third-base coach, respectively.
Gaston, along with the new coaches, will be on hand on Friday night in Pittsburgh, where the Jays are opening a three-game Interleague series.
Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi, who joined the team in Pittsburgh, was not immediately available for comment. The moves came after the Jays were swept in Milwaukee over the past three games, keeping Toronto -- a team with designs on contending for a playoff spot -- in last place in the American League East.
The Jays currently own a 35-39 record and have lost five games and six series in a row. During Gibbons' tenure as the club's manager, Toronto went 305-305, dating back to 2004. The 46-year-old Gibbons joined Toronto's staff in 2002 as a bullpen catcher before eventually being named an interim manager on Aug. 8, 2004.
Prior to being named the club's new manager, Gaston served as a club ambassador and special assistant to president and CEO Paul Godfrey. Gaston, 64, managed the Jays from 1989-97 and guided the franchise to four postseason appearances, including both of Toronto's World Series championships.
In his previous time as Toronto's manager, Gaston compiled a 681-635 record in a franchise-high 1,316 games. Gaston also served as a hitting coach for the Jays from 1982-89 and again in 2000-01. Gaston, Bobby Cox and Gibbons are the only managers in team history to reach at least 300 career victories.
The 61-year-old Tenace served under Gaston in the '90s, working as the hitting coach and bench coach between 1990-97. The 54-year-old Leyva also is making a return to the Jays, with whom he served as third-base coach from 1993-97. Murphy, 53, previously worked as Toronto's roving Minor League hitting instructor.
Toronto turns back to two-time World Series-winning skipper
The Blue Jays entered this season with lofty aspirations that have quickly become seemingly unattainable as the club has limped through the first three months. The unanticipated struggles have now cost manager John Gibbons his job.
On Friday, the Blue Jays relieved Gibbons of his duties as Toronto's manager and appointed Cito Gaston -- the orchestrator of the club's World Series titles in 1992-93 -- as the first two-time manager in team history. The Jays also made sweeping changes to their coaching staff.
In light of the Jays' poor offensive production this season, hitting coach Gary Denbo, who was in his first tour with Toronto, was dismissed. So were third-base coach Marty Pevey and first-base coach Ernie Whitt.
Toronto named Gene Tenace its new hitting coach, and hired Dwayne Murphy and Nick Leyva to serve as the club's first-base coach and third-base coach, respectively.
Gaston, along with the new coaches, will be on hand on Friday night in Pittsburgh, where the Jays are opening a three-game Interleague series.
Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi, who joined the team in Pittsburgh, was not immediately available for comment. The moves came after the Jays were swept in Milwaukee over the past three games, keeping Toronto -- a team with designs on contending for a playoff spot -- in last place in the American League East.
The Jays currently own a 35-39 record and have lost five games and six series in a row. During Gibbons' tenure as the club's manager, Toronto went 305-305, dating back to 2004. The 46-year-old Gibbons joined Toronto's staff in 2002 as a bullpen catcher before eventually being named an interim manager on Aug. 8, 2004.
Prior to being named the club's new manager, Gaston served as a club ambassador and special assistant to president and CEO Paul Godfrey. Gaston, 64, managed the Jays from 1989-97 and guided the franchise to four postseason appearances, including both of Toronto's World Series championships.
In his previous time as Toronto's manager, Gaston compiled a 681-635 record in a franchise-high 1,316 games. Gaston also served as a hitting coach for the Jays from 1982-89 and again in 2000-01. Gaston, Bobby Cox and Gibbons are the only managers in team history to reach at least 300 career victories.
The 61-year-old Tenace served under Gaston in the '90s, working as the hitting coach and bench coach between 1990-97. The 54-year-old Leyva also is making a return to the Jays, with whom he served as third-base coach from 1993-97. Murphy, 53, previously worked as Toronto's roving Minor League hitting instructor.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Alanis!
I really love the new Alanis Morissette album. My favouriate songs are "Not As We," "In Praise of the Vulnerable Man," "Torch," "Incomplete," and "Madness." Ahhhh. She speaks to me. Check it out! I also have a soft spot for the random bonus track "Tequila" (which I actually hate).
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Flame-haired comedienne ‘D-list’ Kathy Griffin has no shame. She’s fine with it, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is fine with it, and by all accounts, those of you who turn in to her award-winning exploits and sell-out her concerts are too. But Ms. Griffin isn’t content to just lord over the Emmys, or her New Year’s Eve broadcasts with everyone’s boyfriend Anderson Cooper. She wants a Grammy, and on June 17, will release her first comedy CD, For Your Consideration, via Music with a Twist/RED, with the express purpose of winning one. Tracklisting and tour dates are below.
In other news, My Life on the D-List returns June 12 on Bravo.
For Your Consideration Tracklisting:
2) The Survey: Gay? Straight?
3) The Clicker (For The Maggie Fans)
4) My First Rebanning (Hi Barbara Walters!)
5) Happy Sunday (More Maggie!)
6) Cover Me
7) Oprah Is A Deity (And I Think She Is Full Of Shit)
8 ) Oprah’s Favorite Things
9) The Osmonds Were Never Cool
10) Freaky Doll People (Demi? Oh Yeah!)
11) Straight Guys Wake Up!
12) Our New Daddy’s Coming
13) Wizard of Woz
14) My Run In With Spielberg
So EXCITED
We got tickets for Kathy! August 8th, 2008 Massey Hall, Toronto. Ohh Yah Martin, we do need to switch shifts. Love you! Just not as much as Kathy. Mel you're back today, woot! I think I have insomnia...Must sleep but it is too hot and this new fan makes too much noise (not a nice pleasant soft airy sound...more like a motorcycle).
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Rosie : My Love :)
Rosie O’Donnell reasonable?
By Brian Bento
2008-06-06
Rosie not up for a second wedding ... at least not right away
Rosie O’Donnell will not be walking down the aisle with Kelli Carpenter for a second time after The California Supreme Court ruling on gay marriages, reports Canoe.ca.
The reason O’Donnell won’t tie the knot again is timing.
"[We’re] going to wait until it's legal everywhere, because otherwise, I said to Kelli, we'll be going around touring the country on the marriage tour every state by state," she said.
“Once it gets to be at the federal level, once every state recognizes the marriages of every other state, I think that'll be the time we would do it."
O’Donnell married Carpenter back in 2004 in San Francisco after the city’s mayor announced gay marriage would be recognized.
The California Supreme Court later ruled the marriages invalid.
That’s right, the same court that made gay marriages illegal also made it legal four year later. The times, they are a-changing.
O’Donnell compares the fight for gay marriage to the fight for inter-racial couples to marry, and believes soon views will change.
Unlike O’Donnell, other famous gay couples have jumped at the chance to have a legally binding union, including Ellen DeGeneres and partner Portia de Rossi, and George Takei and fiancé Brad Altman.
By Brian Bento
2008-06-06
Rosie not up for a second wedding ... at least not right away
Rosie O’Donnell will not be walking down the aisle with Kelli Carpenter for a second time after The California Supreme Court ruling on gay marriages, reports Canoe.ca.
The reason O’Donnell won’t tie the knot again is timing.
"[We’re] going to wait until it's legal everywhere, because otherwise, I said to Kelli, we'll be going around touring the country on the marriage tour every state by state," she said.
“Once it gets to be at the federal level, once every state recognizes the marriages of every other state, I think that'll be the time we would do it."
O’Donnell married Carpenter back in 2004 in San Francisco after the city’s mayor announced gay marriage would be recognized.
The California Supreme Court later ruled the marriages invalid.
That’s right, the same court that made gay marriages illegal also made it legal four year later. The times, they are a-changing.
O’Donnell compares the fight for gay marriage to the fight for inter-racial couples to marry, and believes soon views will change.
Unlike O’Donnell, other famous gay couples have jumped at the chance to have a legally binding union, including Ellen DeGeneres and partner Portia de Rossi, and George Takei and fiancé Brad Altman.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Betsy
So, we have a mouse. It is just one thing after another in this place! We have named her Betsy. I refuse to put down those sticky traps. That is the most inhumane way to die dammit! Apparently she is now locked in the linen closet. I want to save her but I want her gone! Oh the Dilemma. I am satying at the 'rents tonight. I just cannot deal with this. I'd be really bad on survivor.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Is "same sex marriage" an oxymoron?
I'm so confused. This may sound bad but I kind of wish the LGBTTIQQ community would get passed this idea that equal marriage will promote equity.
I mean why do people get married? Is marriage not a institution that was developed in order to pervade the notion that the nuclear family is the ideal form. A means by which heterosexual couples can fuel the patriarchal and capitalist system?
Perhaps the queer community should really think about whether or not it wants to be considered the same and whether or not it wants to accept this system and fit into it. Do we want to live in it or challenge it? Do we want to be able to marry the way a man and a woman can, or do we want to challenge this institution altogether?
I know this may sound like bullshit to some people (including me at times lol) but really...Since when is being different a bad thing? Equality and equity are not the same thing. Do we not want to be appreciated for our differences or do we want to assimilate? This whole we want to be just like you thing kind of annoys me at times.
I know two married people have more rights (financially) and it is important to make sure your loved one is taken care of, but maybe this notion should be challenged too...Why does a piece of paper automatically give two peoples' love more weight in the eyes of the government? I know its complicated. I do not even know what I am saying now *Sigh.*
I mean why do people get married? Is marriage not a institution that was developed in order to pervade the notion that the nuclear family is the ideal form. A means by which heterosexual couples can fuel the patriarchal and capitalist system?
Perhaps the queer community should really think about whether or not it wants to be considered the same and whether or not it wants to accept this system and fit into it. Do we want to live in it or challenge it? Do we want to be able to marry the way a man and a woman can, or do we want to challenge this institution altogether?
I know this may sound like bullshit to some people (including me at times lol) but really...Since when is being different a bad thing? Equality and equity are not the same thing. Do we not want to be appreciated for our differences or do we want to assimilate? This whole we want to be just like you thing kind of annoys me at times.
I know two married people have more rights (financially) and it is important to make sure your loved one is taken care of, but maybe this notion should be challenged too...Why does a piece of paper automatically give two peoples' love more weight in the eyes of the government? I know its complicated. I do not even know what I am saying now *Sigh.*
Let's face it thought, there are many people that get married that are not in love and many people who have great relationships that never get married. We are not inferior because we choose not to be married or because someone says we can't.
I think the main reasons people get married are 1) It's what they expected to do (tradition), 2) Money, and 3) Security (Possessive anyone?). Love? Not sure yet...
K I'm done...Who wants to be my wife?
K I'm done...Who wants to be my wife?
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Who picks these guests?
I've got it. A lot of the women who watch the Ellen show are stay-at-home republican soccer moms...that is why he was even allowed to sit in that chair. I know I need to get passed this. Here is the transcrpit from the bullshit interview.
McCain Tells Ellen DeGeneres: You Shouldn’t Have The Right To Get Married»
McCain Tells Ellen DeGeneres: You Shouldn’t Have The Right To Get Married»
Pissed off today...
So David Cook won American Idol. I was pretty shocked I have got to say. I really like him but based on the performances the night before, I thought Archuleta had it wrapped up. I guess we'll see what happens for these two next!
In other news, John McCain was on Ellen today. Why the fuck does he have any right being on that show? Perhaps I am biased as I turned it off before watching the interview (because i was so mad). I will bring myself to watch it later and comment. I really hope my girl decides to slap him. Ooh, she could totally beat him in an arm wrestle. When I saw it though, I turned off the television in protest, and like John and Yoko, got back in to bed and feel asleep singing Imagine (the David Archuleta version of course).
I am sure she does not pick the guests but she's gotta have some sway. I think I'm boycotting for a while for this reason and because she had to congratulate Jenna Bush on her marriage. WTF! Hopefully I am just missing the joke.
I really miss Rosie O Donnell. WE NEED HER BACK ON MAINSTREAM TELEVISION to tell it like it is :P
And what the fuck is with this weather Toronto? Do something!
In other news, John McCain was on Ellen today. Why the fuck does he have any right being on that show? Perhaps I am biased as I turned it off before watching the interview (because i was so mad). I will bring myself to watch it later and comment. I really hope my girl decides to slap him. Ooh, she could totally beat him in an arm wrestle. When I saw it though, I turned off the television in protest, and like John and Yoko, got back in to bed and feel asleep singing Imagine (the David Archuleta version of course).
I am sure she does not pick the guests but she's gotta have some sway. I think I'm boycotting for a while for this reason and because she had to congratulate Jenna Bush on her marriage. WTF! Hopefully I am just missing the joke.
I really miss Rosie O Donnell. WE NEED HER BACK ON MAINSTREAM TELEVISION to tell it like it is :P
And what the fuck is with this weather Toronto? Do something!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Not the right intervention
Britney Spears and her father are on a trip this week with Mel Gibson and his wife. LOL
I thought I told her to stay away from him!
I thought I told her to stay away from him!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Finally.
Ontario health plan to cover sex-change surgery
Updated Thu. May. 15 2008 2:44 PM ET
The Canadian Press
TORONTO -- Ontario's Liberal government confirms it will resume coverage of sex-change surgery under the province's health insurance plan.
Health Minister George Smitherman says the details have not been finalized, but Ontario will soon start paying for sexual reassignment surgery. He says about eight to 10 people each year would qualify for the operation.
Ontario's previous Conservative government cancelled coverage of sex-change operations 10 years ago, leaving some people stranded midway through the process.
Smitherman says people wanting the procedures must first go through "very, very sustained psychological evaluations" and must get approval from the Centres for Addiction and Mental Health.
NDP Leader Howard Hampton says this was a long-standing Liberal promise that the government is finally honouring.
Updated Thu. May. 15 2008 2:44 PM ET
The Canadian Press
TORONTO -- Ontario's Liberal government confirms it will resume coverage of sex-change surgery under the province's health insurance plan.
Health Minister George Smitherman says the details have not been finalized, but Ontario will soon start paying for sexual reassignment surgery. He says about eight to 10 people each year would qualify for the operation.
Ontario's previous Conservative government cancelled coverage of sex-change operations 10 years ago, leaving some people stranded midway through the process.
Smitherman says people wanting the procedures must first go through "very, very sustained psychological evaluations" and must get approval from the Centres for Addiction and Mental Health.
NDP Leader Howard Hampton says this was a long-standing Liberal promise that the government is finally honouring.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Portia and Ellen are getting Married.
Well, marriage is legal again in California. I wonder how long it will last this time. Oh, America. On a brighter note Ellen and Portia have decided to take advantage of the new/old legislation. Congrats!!! Hmmm. Who do I wish I was more? It's hard to say! On her show Ellen said,"Thank you. I'll tell you who the lucky guy is soon." So wity. ;)
California Supreme Court overturns gay marriage ban
In a 4-3 decision, the justices rule that people have a fundamental 'right to marry' the person of their choice and that gender restrictions violate the state Constitution's equal protection guarantee
By Maura Dolan, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer May 16, 2008
» Discuss Article (1931 Comments) SAN FRANCISCO -- -- The California Supreme Court struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage Thursday in a broadly worded decision that would invalidate virtually any law that discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation.The 4-3 ruling declared that the state Constitution protects a fundamental "right to marry" that extends equally to same-sex couples. It tossed a highly emotional issue into the election year while opening the way for tens of thousands of gay people to wed in California, starting as early as mid-June.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
All In A Day's Work...For Martin.
Why does Martin always get to field the interesting posts? For the record this is referred to as Camel Toe!
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