Irish queers protest the participation of the NYPD in 2011's st patricks day parade

 Though there were many naysayers, as is the case with any protest, the praise far outshone the negative comments of onlookers and parade participants. Some people have been protesting for 20 years according to one of the attendees to no avail, like most things all it takes is time.

Lady Gagas Bracelets for Japan Aid

For the fans of lady gaga you can now own a bracelet with all proceeds going to Japan Tsunami relief for the price of 5.00 US. I do have to give her props  for not putting giant GAGA letters on it anywhere.

Youth beaten to death in what may be considered a hate crime

In what is becoming a disturbing trend, the burrough of queens has seen the life of yet another young person taken. Although at this moment it is completely unclear why, the fact that the thugs who stomped 18 year old Anthony Collao allegedly screamed faggot may point to the cause behind the crime.

Roseland Ballroom catches fire just before Black Party 2011

At approximately 10:40 pm on march 8th the Roseland Ballroom was reported as being on fire. Although only a 2 alarm fire, it is unknown at this point whether the black party will be affected which is scheduled to take place on the march 19th. Stay tuned!

Safety doors could be coming to a subway near you

The city has apparently had its fill of jumpers slowing down train traffic here in NYC. So much so that the MTA is reportedly in talks with private contracters to instal sliding safety doors on its subways. I can literally SEE the scratchitti on all the doors now.

Lesbian fights for asylum from further abuse for being gay.

Brenda Namigadde, 29 fled uganda in 2002 after being beaten for her sexuality, today she won an 11th hour injunction while seated on the plane to remain in the UK until her case is further pled to the authorities.
Unfortunately she fights an uphill battle as its very difficult to prove a past thats taken place so long ago in a different country.

Lately it seems as though violence against gays and lesbians is on the rise in the highly religious uganda, the maximum penalty for being gay or lesbian is 14 years in prison.

Former Korn front man Brian welsh has given up Porn

 

 In an interview at the 2011 christian music festival Brian Welsh said he has renounced pornography. According to the Waikato times Welsh told an interviewer how bad it had gotten: "I was so free that I was getting XXX rated emails and did not even look at them,".

Korn is know for such 90's hits as "Freak on a leash"

Two men sentenced to death for running porn sites in Tehran.

In a case that has seen protests all over the world as well as a facebook page and a campaign pushing for his release Saeed Malekpour and one other administrator has been sentenced to death. Saeeds freedom campaign released the following list of charges translated to English:

First Case File:
1. Acting against national security through propaganda against the Islamic Republic regime by means of publishing various works realized through collaboration with anti-Islamic Republic regime groups that were achieved through launching numerous websites with derogatory content and through ties with foreign agents.

2. Insulting and desecrating the principles of  Islam, the prophets, and [Shiite] Imams, the city of Mecca, etc. through publication of photos, stories, and religious materials.

3. Insulting the founder of the Islamic Republic (Ayatollah Khomeini), the Supreme Leader, and the President through publication of photos, stories, and religious materials.

4. Illegitimate and illicit earnings through direction and management of various websites.

5. Production, supply, and publication of obscene materials such as photos, films, stories through computer systems, and e-mails.  Organized launch and direction of obscene [pornographic] websites with the intent to destabilize and collapse the cultural and social security of families, and encourage moral decadence and corruption among society.

Second Case File:

1. Collusion with his wife to act against national security

3. Propaganda against the Islamic Republic of Iran

2. Agitating the public mind

 One other unnamed man was also sentenced to death, the case is now going to their supreme court.

XXXchurch wants you to stop touching yourself.

Apparently the Christians now want to help us keep our hands off our crotches because, lets face it, those little spermies are people too.They even offer an anti-porn software to help those who cant help themselves.

X3watch PRO is an accountability software program helping with online integrity. Whenever you access a website that contains inappropriate or pornographic material, the program will record the website, time, and date the site was visited. A person of your choice (an accountability partner) will receive an email containing all inappropriate sites you have visited that week. X3Watch PRO gives you the option of just recording the sites you visit, or blocking inappropriate sites so that you can not view them.

Charlie Sheen and the $30,000 pRon queen.

Apparently Charlie Sheen intends to go from the realm of acting to running a porn company. At this point its unknown whether or not he intends to direct, star, or produce the films but one thing is sure hes already started hunting for talent.

Where better place to start the hunt than his very own phonebook, allegedly the first person on the roster is Kacey Jordan (see above check).

Senate votes down gay marriage ban in Iowa

Convicted drug addict and child support payment dodger Kent sorenson-R initially introduced the bill which was defeated by 26 (all democrats) to 24 (all republican)

The bill was intended to redefine marriage as being strictly between one man and one woman. Apparently its ok to get married have kids and get divorced in his world, but paying for the little buggers? Keep dreaming.

Perv Alert - College professor busted in underage sex sting.

Ever see the show to catch a predator? well it seems not everyone has and in this day and age people still proposition underage people online for sex. The NYPD says they busted Igor Sorkin who sent photos of his genitals to a police officer posing as an underage girl.


He currently is an Adjunct professor at Pace, Barnard, and Queens college, but not for long as if convicted he faces up to 7 years in prison.

Porn execs offer to buy Nadya suleman's house refused.

the embattled Octomom still owes the original homes owner over 450,000 in payments. According to the landlord the next step is suing the mother in a last ditch attempt to reclaim his home.

The city that never sleeps, sleeps.

15" of snow causes another snow emergency for the city. As of now no flights are getting in or out of the airport schools are closed in the five Burroughs and more is on the way.

It seems the city has finally learned from its passed mistakes as not only are the streets being plowed, the mayor is on the television and airwaves re-assuring the public that it will not turn into another snow faux-pas.

MTVs Remake of UK show 'Skins' features lesbian character

So far the show has seen its share of controversy and its only on its second episode. Chief complaints revolve around underage actors engaging in sex and drugs, also the fact that it is marketed to underage viewers has raised several red flags amongst parents.

Uh-oh, for once parents may have to start doing their job and actually *gasp* parent their children!!!

james franco and kate hudson to star in porn biopic.

according to deadline.com James Franco and Kate hudson are being considered to act in a biopic about Deepthroat star Linda Lovelace. Franco would star as Lovelace (Hudsons) husband and production manager.

Franco is starring in 4 films currently in production, the man simply does not sleep.

Hawaii to debate civil unions

previously the bill passed the house but was vetoed by then governor Linda Lingle. the current Gov. Neil Abercrombie promises to sign any bill that makes it to his desk.

Lets keep our fingers crossed!

Rupauls Drag Race Season 3

what did you think of last nights episode? Shangela seems like a nice enough girl but still a bit too green to be a serious contender

Activists rally in Utah to push through the vote for a statewide anti-discrimination act

In a statement to Fox 13 the bills sponsor (senator Ben McAdams D-Utah) said:

“The problem is around the nation people believe that Utah discriminates and that’s, I think, the real power of this bill is to send a signal that we are a welcoming community, that we accept the differences of everybody in our community and we’re a place that businesses can come and bring their employees and their employees will be treated well.”

Gay doritos super bowl ads

I wonder how likely we will be to actually see these during the big game.

It is a small step up from ads of years past

Marriott, wheres the porn?

Marriott Intl.has decided to phase out porn from its new rooms and eventually in all their rooms nationwide.

the following statement was issued by the Marriots board over the weekend

It is our practice to keep adult content out of the reach of children and unavailable to any adult who chooses not to view it. We have strong controls in place that allow guests to block these materials. Changing technology and how guests access entertainment has reduced the revenue hotels and their owners derive from in-room movies, including adult content. We are working with in-room entertainment providers and technology vendors to transition to the next generation of in-room entertainment. This new platform of Internet-based video-on-demand will facilitate our exit from the traditional hotel video systems that included adult content in the menu selection, and will also provide guests greater choice and control over what they watch across our system.

As we transition to this new platform, adult content will be off the menu for virtually all of our newly built hotels. Over the next few years, this will be the policy across our system.

Does that mean we have to bring our own from now on?? hmm....

James Franco....actor, model, adult porn star?

Apparently the handsome co-star of several movies including 2008's Milk and the spiderman films apparently has a sex tape stashed away

"Anybody who has made a home sex tape knows what feels best doesn’t always look best," he said. "I remember when I was 19 doing that, and then watching it back and thinking, 'Oh, that looks horrible.' So you have a lot of respect for those actors in pornography, because they are really not just doing it, they’re really selling it! It’s the same thing with a kiss. It’s not just the kiss that feels best, it’s an image. Something different is happening if it’s a good kiss."

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