Saturday, June 25, 2011
NOM's Brian Brown Threatens NY GOP for supporting Marriage Equality
After their huge defeat in New York, NOM's president Brian Brown vows vengeance against the GOP senators who supported gay marriage.
See here in their press release:
The National Organization for Marriage’s (NOM<http://www.nationformarriage.org/>) president, Brian Brown doubled his previous pledge, promising to commit "at least $2 million" in elections in 2012 to make sure Republicans understand that voting for gay marriage has consequences:“The Republican party has torn up its contract with the voters who trusted them in order to facilitate Andrew Cuomo’s bid to be president of the U.S. Selling out your principles to get elected is wrong. Selling out your principles to get the other guy elected is just plain dumb.Gay marriage has consequences for the next generation, for parents, and for religious people, institutions and small business owners. Politicians who campaign one way on marriage, and then vote the other, need to understand: betraying and misleading voters has consequences, too. We are not giving up, we will continue to fight to protect marriage in New York, as we are actively doing in New Hampshire and Iowa.”NOM’s pledge to commit at least $2 million in the 2012 elections to hold politicians accountable for their vote includes independent expenditures as well as through NOM PAC New York.
These haters are ridic. 2 million dollars? They could actually do some real 'Christian' work with that money like: feeding the homeless, helping schools stay afloat or send kids who can't afford college to school. But no, they want to keep the legacy of hate alive. Bastards!
Kristen Stewart's favorite outings in 2011
Over the course of this year, so far, Kristen Stewart has been spotted out and about on several occasions . . . so which is your favorite look so far?
Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part 1 Calendar CoverShe started out by attending the People's Choice Awards (taking a break from filming The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2) in support of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse this January, wearing an appropriately sparkly gold Reem Acra dress (Hollywood Crush has the scoop on how to replicate the look here), wavy hair, and, of course, Jimmy Choo shoes.
Then, she was seen in Proenza Schouler for Vogue's February 2011 issue, a designer which she later repeated use of for the MET Gala in New York in May, once Breaking Dawn filming came to a close.
For the MTV Movie Awards, in early June, she chose a red, short Balmain dress (with safety pins) and black pointy heels. She also chose Balmain for the Glamour Women of the Year Awards just a few days later, only the second dress was considerably more neutral.Source: www.examiner.com
DC Comics! What are you doing for Wonder Woman's 70th Birthday?
So far, I've seen nothing. Nothing, from DC but this damn reboot and Green Lantern (which is considered a FAIL). They tried to make a series but that failed, they gave her a broke ass costume change and they continue to downplay her power in the DC Universe.
Great Hera, where is the love for Wonder Woman?
Where are the celebrations, the items, some type of comic collector editions... Where? Come on, DC Comics, you could release special figures, statues, artwork, Lynda Carter's cape... Something!
This is a real disappointment, for real! She is one of the big 3, show her some respect!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Jake Gyllenhaal leaving a medical building in Beverly Hills
Jake Gyllenhaal keeps a low profile as he exits a medical building on Friday (June 24) in Beverly Hills, California.
New York Has Marriage Equality!
The vote is done, kids! The gay marriage vote passes 33-29! New York has marriage equality!
WATCH: The Gay Marriage Vote in NY LIVE
If it happens tonight, you can watch it here
Watch live streaming video from nysenate at livestream.com
LGBT Netroots Nation: It Gets Better
During Netroots Nation, Ian from One Angry Queer decided that we should make an IGB video. So he organized most of the LGBT writers and bloggers to participate in the project.
It was a great experience and I'm so proud of Ian and Carlos for putting this all together. So enjoy
Names and Twitter accounts, in order of appearance:
- Markos Moulitsas @markos – straight ally
- Pam Spaulding @pam_spaulding
- Scott Wooledge @Clarknt67
- Tom Torres @_floatingworld
- Evan Haliburton @evanhaliburton
- Viktor Kerney @wondermann5
- Mark Snyder @ColageNational
- Jason Haas @jasonlhaas
- Zack Ford @zackford
- Andy Szekeres @AndySzekeres
- Cynthia Wright @cynisright
- Noah Baron @noahbbaron
- Joe Sudbay @JoeSudbay
- Phil Reese @ReallyPhilReese
- Christopher Edwards @xtopher1974
- Daniel Villarreal @hispanicpanic79
- Alvin McEwen @holybullies
- Carlos A. Quiroz @CarlosQC
- Jake Weinraub @jakeweinraub
- Mel England @melengland
- Scottie Thomaston @indiemcemopants
- John Aravosis @aravosis
- Michael Rogers @MichaelRogersDC
- Ian Finkenbinder @OneAngryQueer
Today, On the 'NY Gay Marriage Vote'...
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| Majority Leader Dean Skelos |
From the NY Times
Frustrations flared in the Capitol on Friday as Democratic lawmakers and gay rights advocates suggested that the Republicans in the State Senate were deliberately delaying a vote on whether to legalize same-sex marriage in New York.So today, maybe? We will see.
It was a marked change of tone from proponents of gay marriage, and it seemed to indicate that their collaborative relationship with the Republicans, in whose hands the fate of the measure rests, had begun to fray.
“It’s outrageous,” said State Senator Liz Krueger, a Manhattan Democrat. “We were sent home last night without really any explanation.”
But Thomas W. Libous, the Senate Republican deputy majority leader, said that negotiations were on track and that he expected votes on most issues early Friday afternoon. Asked whether gay marriage could be voted on Friday, Mr. Libous said yes.
“Nobody wants to stay here tomorrow,” he said.
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Nike Blazer Mid AB Vintage Quickstrike Pack
For Fall 2011 Nike Sportswear presents three limited edition colorways of the Nike Blazer Mid AB Vintage. The mid top sneaker is based on the original from 1973, featuring a side zipper, toe cap and suede or leather upper. The ‘Vintage’ is most apparent on the tongue design and the oxidized outer sole. Three colorways of this Quickstrike release are now available from End.
Nike Blazer Mid Premium Pack
Nike Blazer Mid Premium features a soft leather upper and thick Chenille Swoosh, simliar to what we’ve seen on the Burgundy Patta Air Max 1. The shoe comes in both all-white and all-black. Find a pair through Schuh-You.
WATCH: Rachel Maddow discuss the NY Gay Marriage Drama
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
Happy 39th Birthday, Selma Blair!
Jake Gyllenhaal, Jared Leto and Selma Blair in "Highway" (2002) directed by James CoxSelma Blair - A Guy Thing (2003)
Amazing Photos Of Tiny People In The World
Amazing Photos Of Tiny People In The World“tilt-shift photography” refers to the use of camera movements on small- and medium-format cameras., and sometimes specifically refers to the use of tilt for selective focus, often for simulating a miniature scene. Sometimes the term is used when the shallow depth of field is simulated with digital post processing; the name may derive from the tilt-shift lens normally required when the effect is produced optically.
“Tilt-shift” actually encompasses two different types of movements: rotation of the lens plane relative to the image plane, called tilt, and movement of the lens parallel to the image plane, called shift. Tilt is used to control the orientation of the plane of focus (PoF), and hence the part of an image that appears sharp; it makes use of the Schelling principle. Shift is used to change the line of sight while avoiding the convergence of parallel lines, as when photographing tall building.
“Tilt-shift” actually encompasses two different types of movements: rotation of the lens plane relative to the image plane, called tilt, and movement of the lens parallel to the image plane, called shift. Tilt is used to control the orientation of the plane of focus (PoF), and hence the part of an image that appears sharp; it makes use of the Schelling principle. Shift is used to change the line of sight while avoiding the convergence of parallel lines, as when photographing tall building.