11/28/2007
News: The Joker, Ted Kennedy, Iran, Brendan Fraser, Sheep
Another kind of gay panic? UK woman may have been killed because she discovered boyfriend's gay identity on his mobile phone.
A look at Brazil's new gay magazine, Junior.
Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad offers to be an observer at U.S. presidential election: "The proposal came in a speech to volunteers with the Basij, a pro-regime militia. He said he was prompted by a belief that Americans would vote against the current administration in a truly free poll. However, the terms of Ahmadinejad's offer appeared to betray some confusion about the potential candidates. 'If the White House officials allow us to be present as an observer in their presidential election we will see whether people in their country are going to vote for them again or not,' he said."
British traffic warden spat on by homophobe.
Online bookie writes €100,000 check to sponsor the Bingham Cup gay rugby tournament: "He said the event was highly appropriate for their brand, before adding this was not the type of company that does what people might expect a bookmaker to do. 'This might raise a few eyebrows when it comes to town, but we're not scared of that.' Richie Whyte, the Bingham Cup's tournament director, said he was delighted at the deal. 'Paddy Power has an innovative and risk taking approach to the market.'"
Mitt Romney's anti-gay marriage message hitting Iowa mailboxes.
Heath Ledger as the Joker - revealed...yay or nay?
Missoula, Montana holds rally against anti-gay hate crimes: "Two recent instances of alleged anti-gay violence in Missoula provided the impetus for the rally. Earlier this month, [Jess] Keith was beaten by a group of four women who she said verbally assaulted her with homophobic remarks. That same weekend, a 22-year-old University of Montana student was attacked by four unknown men while crossing the campus footbridge. The victim was shoved to the ground and kicked repeatedly in the chest and back, police said, and his assailants screamed anti-gay epithets during the attack. Sgt. Casey Richardson and Capt. Dick Lewis of the Missoula Police Department were on hand to visit with audience members and show their support at the rally. 'We want everyone to know that we’re available,' Richardson said."
Madonna in deep shit for dyed sheep.
Brendan Fraser's hair makes a comeback.
Ted Kennedy signs multi-million book deal to write memoirs: "Neither Kennedy's office nor the publishing house would reveal the size of the package, but a publishing figure familiar with the deal said Kennedy's payment was one of the largest in history, eclipsing the $8 million given to New York Senator Hillary Clinton. Former President Clinton and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair each got a reported $10 million for their memoirs."
Rainbow flag, hung in honor of visit by openly gay legislator Sen. Scott McCoy, snatched from flagpole at Dixie State University in St. George, Utah. McCoy: "Obviously someone had a problem with the fact gay people were on campus. I find it hard to believe this person just coincidentally took it."
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Love that the homophobe spitter was wearing "jogging pants"
Posted by: Joe | Nov 28, 2007 9:57:16 AM
That rally here in the 'Zoo was great. I usually don't go to them because I'm tired of the community bitching about how hard it is to be gay. The message was about what we're for, and we're for compassion and tolerance in our little oasis of enlightenment in Montana. Jess brought a tear to my eye when she spoke and her friend read a poem... Two of our senators sent representatives and statements in support as well as other state legislators who appeared in person.
The Bigga Pizza was great too. I had the spinach and goat cheese. yum
Posted by: justincredible | Nov 28, 2007 11:05:30 AM
Gotta love Madonna, her ego, and need for control (i can relate).
Posted by: Jordan | Nov 28, 2007 11:53:21 AM
re: Ahmadinejad
It's nice to know we aren't the only country with an ignorant numbskull for a president - although Ahmadinejad is definitely outpacing Bush in the public nutbag race... I guess any little boy can grow up to be president in Iran, just like the U.S.A.! Yay!!!
David B.
Posted by: David B. | Nov 28, 2007 12:56:10 PM
SOOO random, but I just saw a great documentary called "Red Without Blue" about a set of identical twins, one of which is transitioning to female. They are from Missoula, Montana, and half of the documentary takes place there...
It is very interesting and I recommend checking it out =)
Sorry for the randomness!
http://www.redwithoutblue.com/home.php
Posted by: BrianKeith | Nov 28, 2007 2:00:27 PM