The event participants at Burning Man 2011 share their tale in the words of Dr. Seuss.
Looks like a cool time.
Or hot time.
You know what I mean…
Jon Huntsman sees a rise in NH poll
A Suffolk University poll conducted this weekend shows Mitt Romney dropping from 43% to 33% while Huntsman moved up to 13% from his 8% during the same survey last week, putting him in third place behind Ron Paul at 20%.
Huntsman tried using the weekend’s double-header of debates to separate himself from the rest of the field as a less partisan player. At one point he even lectured fellow Republicans for demagoguery about gay people.
“Talking about gays, talking about unions, everybody’s got something nasty to say,” he told them during Sunday’s Meet the Press debate. “You know what the people of this country are waiting for? They want a leader who is going to unify, who is going to bring us together, because at the end of the day that’s what leadership is all about. It’s not about taking on different groups and vilifying them for whatever reason, it’s about projecting a vision for a more hopeful tomorrow.”
During the Saturday night debate on ABC, Huntsman made the case for civil unions even while others onstage, such as Rick Santorum, argued for invalidating existing marriages of same-sex couples and amending the U.S. Constitution with a ban on same-sex marriage that Santorum said would ensure gays and lesbians can’t adopt or foster children.
Huntsman also opposes same-sex marriage but has not signed onto antigay pledges that would require him to back a federal amendment. Huntsman has said he eschews pledges as a rule. Santorum signed pledges from the Iowa Family Leader and the National Organization for Marriage. Romney signed the NOM pledge.
Advocate counts down ‘Gayest cities in America’
The Advocate decided the ‘gayest cities’ in America based on criteria such as number of LGBT bookstores, LGBT protections, number of Imperial Court chapters, and number of semi-finalists in International Mr. Leather contest…
Read more about how the list was compiled at the link.
1. Salt Lake City, UT
2. Orlando, FL
3. Cambridge, MA
4. Ft. Lauderdale, FL
5. Seattle, WA
6. Ann Arbor, MI
7. St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN
8. Knoxville, TN
9. Atlanta, GA
10. Grand Rapids, MI
11. Little Rock, AR
12. Portland, OR
13. Austin, TX
14. Long Beach, CA
15. Denver, CO
Ryan Kwanten’s new ad for surf wear Mambo
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Check out this sneak peek of Ryan Kwanten in Mambo’s upcoming 2012 ad campaign!
The 35-year-old True Blood hunk serves as “Mambassador” for the Australian surf and streetwear brand, which will be sold in the States starting this spring at Bon-Ton stores and BonTon.com.
“Money has never been a huge inspiration for me. I love playing [my True Blood character] for the six months of the year that I shoot it, but when I’m done shooting it I’m looking for another challenge, something that’s going to take me outside that box I feel comfortable in,” Ryan recently told the Daily Telegraph.
“Whether I fall on my feet or fall on my arse, I dunno,” he added. “You’ve got to take those risks.”
As for what fans can expect in the fifth season of the hit HBO vampire series, “If you figured we were controversial already, this is going to blow it off the hinges. It’s going to touch on a lot of fiery topics.”
GOP state senator to support gay marriage in Washington
Senator Steve Litzow is the first Republican from Washington to announce his support for the state’s gay marriage bill.
Here’s what he had to told the Seattle Times about his decision:
“I am a traditional Republican. When you think about gay marriage, it’s the right thing to do and it’s very consistent with the tenets of being a Republican — such as individual freedom and personal responsibility.”
His announcement follows last week’s decision by Gov. Chris Gregoire to introduce and push a law that affords gay and lesbian couples the same rights and benefits of marriage enjoyed by other couples.
If the legislation is approved — and it should be — Washington would become the seventh state in the country to act on this compelling civil-rights issue.
“Mitt, why not just tell the truth?”
At the GOP debate this past Sunday morning, GOP front runner contended he had not been involved in the ads that were run against Newt Gingrich in Iowa by the super PAC that supports Romney.
Romney went so far as to say “I haven’t seen the ads” – then 14 seconds later described the ads content in great details saying “the ad I saw…”
Now, which is it Mitt? You haven’t seen the ads? Or you have?
2012 Annual No Pants Subway Ride in NYC
Yesterday, January 8th, was the 11th Annual No Pants Subway Ride.
The event is organized by Improv Everywhere.
Read more about the evolution of the Ride here.
New Jersey to take up gay marriage bill
UPDATE: At a press conference attended by nearly a dozen top Democrats in the Senate and Assembly, Senate President Stephen Sweeney said the marriage equality bill will go to key legislative committees “immediately.’’
“Further, he said he wants a floor vote in the Senate before the budget break, which is in March. He said he expects there will be enough votes in both houses to pass the measure but noted the battle will come when the bill reaches Christie’s desk for enactment.
“It’s gonna be a fight. We expect it to be a fight,’’ Sweeney said. “The governor’s a decent person and I think we can work on educating him to the fact of what it means.’’
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Marriage equality will be the very first bill considered by the New Jersey legislature when the 2012 session begins on Wednesday.
In a dramatic move, Democratic leaders plan to announce at a news conference Monday that a bill legalizing gay marriage will be the first measure introduced in the new session of the Senate and the Assembly, sources with knowledge of their intentions said last night. A unified Democratic leadership represents the best chance supporters will have to see a bill legalizing gay marriage move through both houses, according to three sources who requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly about the plan.
In 2006 former Gov. Jon Corzine signed a bill that gave same-sex couples who form civil unions “all of the same benefits, protections and responsibilities, “that state law confers on married couples.
Gov. Chris Christie opposes same-sex marriage and has vowed not to sign any bill should one reach his desk.
“Time” by Billy Porter
There are days I can’t comprehend Billy’s immense talent.
I’m so lucky that I know Billy, and I can talk to him about his talent, his vision, his passions…
It was so exciting when Billy’s song “Time” was featured on So You Think You Can Dance a few seasons back. It brought Billy even more attention, which he clearly deserves.
Yes – it’s “Time” for Billy Porter.
The Candi & Randy Show: More Wine!
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This week Candi and I talk about my upcoming adventure to the land “down under” in Australia for the premiere of Olivia Newton-John’s new movie “A Few Best Men.”
PLUS one of my favorite topics – wine! We discuss some facts and trivia about wine, what aspects make for a great wine and how to find some great bargains on some good inexpensive wines…
Hit the play button above to listen to “More Wine” on The Candi & Randy Show or click here to download the show for free from the iTunes Store.
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