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Bill Maher’s new book: The New New Rules

Bill Maher’s new book “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody but Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass”

From Amazon: A follow-up to the New York Times bestselling The New Rules, The New New Rules delivers a series of hilarious, intelligent rants on everything from same-sex marriage to healthcare, from Republican agendas to celebrity meltdowns, with all the razor-sharp insight that has made Bill Maher one of the most influential comedic voices shaping the political debate today.

With another presidential campaign on the horizon and a stellar set of real- life characters to have fun with-“New Rule: If Charlie Sheen’s home life means he can’t have a TV show, then I say Newt Gingrich can’t be president”-this enlightening and important book may be the best thing you pretend to read all year.

I never miss an episode of Bill’s HBO show.  If you’re a fan, you’ll need to get this.  Check it out on Amazon.

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Video: Annie Lennox “Why”

“Why” was the first solo single by Annie Lennox, released in 1992. It was taken from her debut solo album Diva and reached no.5 in the United Kingdom and number thirty-four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The single also reached no.6 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart. The music video won Lennox an award for Best Female Video at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards.

I think Annie Lennox is one of the more important recording artists of the last 20 years.

And I think we should never stop asking “why?”

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O’Reilly Jokes About “Gay” Penguins “They Wear Tight T-shirts”

From Fox News – too busy to mention anti-gay bullying, but plenty of time to make stereotypical jokes about gay people.

On the November 17 edition of Fox News’ The O’Reilly Factor, host Bill O’Reilly and Dennis Miller discussed the story of Pedro and Buddy – two male penguins at the Toronto Zoo who behave much in the same way that a mated couple would behave. The “gay” penguins are expected to be separated in order to mate with females as part of a plan to “help the species populate.”

Unsurprisingly, O’Reilly and Miller could barely get a word out about the story before devolving into gay stereotypes and fits of childish giggling:

O’REILLY: In Toronto there’s a couple of gay penguins I believe.

And I think they’re in Canada legally but I’m not sure because they’re from the Arctic or Antarctica. Now the gay penguins, are they trying to make them straight or what are they trying to make them? What are they doing with those penguins?

MILLER: Well I don’t know but, first off, you can see in that opening shot they’re just like the kids in Zuccotti. They crap on the outside right on the rock. I don’t know. The one –

O’REILLY: Jeez.

MILLER: The one gay penguin’s name is Pedro. And here’s my problem: has anyone seen papers on Pedro? Is he even here legally for God’s sake?

O’REILLY: That was my question. Wait they –

MILLER: Listen, Billy. How do you even know when a penguin’s gay? Is their corner of the penguin habitat inordinately tasteful?

O’REILLY: No, they wear tight t-shirts.

MILLER: Is it well done?

O’REILLY: I don’t know, I can’t say anymore. But they’re trying to – I think they’re trying to make these gay penguins mate with – I don’t know. It’s too confusing.

MILLER: Stop right there. All I know is who’s in a better position to participate in a gay marriage than two creatures who are perpetually dressed formal?

O’REILLY: God if we’re back here tomorrow, I’ll be stunned.
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CA Supreme Court says Prop 8 proponents have standing

The California Supreme Court issued its opinion that the backers of Proposition 8 should have standing to defend the measure.

The question had been punted to the California court by the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, who will now take the opinion into consideration while making their own decision on the issue.

The Ninth Circuit will now take the appeal, Perry v. Brown, back under advisement and decide how it wishes to proceed on the federal standing question.

If the California Supreme Court finds the proponents to have a “particularized interest” or “the authority to assert the State’s interest,” the Ninth Circuit could then find the proponents to have standing.

At that point, the appeal of the Perry trial court decision — the “merits” decision from the trial court that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional — could go forward.

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Nevada’s Big Give – 24 Hours of nonprofit support for LGBT Community Center

On 11-17-11, Nevada will come together for Nevada’s Big Give to benefit the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada.

It’s 24 hours of unprecedented nonprofit giving — and it’s your chance make a real difference, right here in our community.

The Center’s purpose is to support and promote the well-being, positive image, and human rights of our LGBT community in Southern Nevada.

Click here to make a difference.

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Garland’s last days to debut on Broadway: “End Of The Rainbow”

Judy Garland’s final days will play out at the Belasco Theatre when the hit End of the Rainbow makes its Broadway debut there March 19, 2012.

Tracie Bennett, who earned an Olivier Award nomination for her portrayal of Garland in the final year of her life, will repeat her performance for American audiences. Peter Quilter’s music-filled drama will officially open at the Belasco April 2, 2012, under the direction of Tony Award-winning La Cage aux Folles director Terry Johnson.

Joining Bennett will be Cumpsty (The Constant Wife, Democracy) as Garland’s accompanist, Anthony, with Emmy winner Pelphrey (“Guiding Light”) as her husband, Mickey Deans, and Russell (Our Town, The Play What I Wrote) in a variety of roles.

According to the producers, “End of the Rainbow is set in December 1968 and Judy Garland is about to make her comeback… again. In a London hotel room preparing for a series of concerts, with both her new young fiancé and her adoring accompanist, Garland struggles to get ‘beyond the rainbow’ with her signature cocktail of talent, tenacity, and razor-sharp wit. This savagely funny drama offers unique insight into the inner conflict that inspired and consumed one of the most beloved figures in American popular culture. End of the Rainbow features some of Garland’s most memorable songs, performed with the show-stopping gusto for which she will always be remembered.”

Bennett previously worked with Johnson in the London revival of La Cage aux Folles. She earned Olivier Awards for her performances as Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray and as Ilona Ritter She Loves Me. Her stage credits also include Les Miserables and Cash On Delivery. Numerous screen appearances include “Vincent,” “The Long Firm,” “Heroes and Villains,” “Next of Kin,” “Coronation Street,” “Going Out,” “Shirley Valentine,” “Knights and Emeralds” and “Deep Red Instant Love.”

Visit EndoftheRainbowBroadway.com.