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 Posted - 01/14/2008 : 06:36:25
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PinkNews.co.uk update
LGBT youth leader on child porn charges
The chief executive of LGBT Youth Scotland has been remanded in custody charged with possession of indecent images of a child or children under the age of 18.
Jamie Rennie, 37, is also charged with sending a message that is grossly offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing, reports The Herald. He was committed for trial on December 24th.
He has been suspended from LGBT Youth Scotland.
Citizen's Advice to sponsor History Month
The organisers of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans History Month have spoken of their delight that the Citizen's Advice will be this year's sponsors.
LGBT History Month was started by LGBT campaigning organisation Schools Out. Founded and run by volunteers, it first took place in February 2005, in the wake of the abolition of Section 28 and has grown each year.
There are already hundreds of events planned throughout the country for February 2008.
Bourne Free dates revealed
Bournemouth's celebration of equality and diversity will be held over three day in July, organisers have said.
Originally set up in 2004, Bourne Free has been extended across an entire weekend for the first time this year.
The seaside resort will be celebrating from Friday 11th until Sunday 13th of July.
Last year thousands of people turned out for the event.
Researchers pinpoint human proteins HIV needs to survive
Researchers at Harvard Medical school have discovered 273 of the human proteins that the HIV virus preys on to damage the body.
Experts have always known the virus depended on human proteins to attack the body, but only knew what 36 of these proteins were before last Thursday.
The new research was published online by the journal Science.
Gay activists cleared by Russian court
A group of LGBT rights campaigners arrested at a polling station in Russia during December's elections have been acquitted.
More than two dozen activists came to vote at the polling station to protest against the electoral process and the homophobic stance of all political parties including President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia.
Mayor Luzhkov, the city's homophobic Mayor, headed the Moscow list for the party.
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Posted - 01/16/2008 : 05:51:13
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Gay.com parent company up for sale
Shares in one of the largest gay media companies in the world, PlanetOut, fell 23.4% yesterday to $4.75 (£2.42).
A spokesman for the NASDAQ-listed company confirmed they are looking for potential buyers. It has been a rocky year for the company. It is now trading at 13% of its value in January 2007.
In May high operating costs and declining sales resulted in a considerable first-quarter loss and a resulting slide in share price.
Romney and Clinton win in Michigan
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has pulled off a strong win in the Michigan primary results, beating out his rivals, Arizona Senator John McCain and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.
Although pre-voting polls had the two top Republican candidates at a virtual tie, Romney pulled off the win with a significant margin.
Hillary Clinton, virtually uncontested, won in the Democratic primary.
Photos of gay icons bought by National Portrait Gallery
Four portraits by acclaimed gay photographer David Gwinnutt have been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery in London.
Mr Gwinnutt, who has photographed many well-known gay celebrities, said he was honoured that his work will become part of the national collection of portraiture.
The portraits of film director John Schlesinger, playwright Neil Bartlett, performance artist and club legend Leigh Bowery and photographer Corinne Day are candid and intimate.
Scottish government backs hate crimes bill
Ministers, MSPs, police chiefs, the Equality and Human Rights Commission and gay rights activists have welcomed the announcement that the government in Scotland will support an extension of the country's hate crimes legislation to protect LGBT people and the disabled.
The Sentencing of Offences Aggravated by Prejudice (Scotland) Bill was proposed by Patrick Harvie, a Scottish Green MSP.
It will bring Scotland into line with England and Wales.
Swedish opposition may force gay marriage vote
The three opposition parties in Sweden have said they may force a bill through parliament to extend marriage to gay and lesbian couples.
Under current laws, dating back to 1987, marriage is defined as being between a man and a woman.
Gay and lesbian couple can register their partnership through a civil ceremony, a process introduced in 1995 which gives same-sex couples the same rights as married couples.
Banks woo gay recruits in Asia
While multi-national corporations have been actively recruiting gay, lesbian and bisexual staff in the UK for some time, the policy has now been adopted in some Asian nations.
The Financial Times reports that American investment bank Lehman Brothers held a recruietment event for LGB students at Hong Kong university and is considering similar events in Singapore.
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Posted - 01/17/2008 : 05:15:39
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www.PinkNews.co.uk update Thurssday January 17 2008
Lesbian soldier wins claim against Ministry of Defence
A 31-year-old Lance Bombadier has won a claim of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and sex discrimination at an employment tribunal.
Kerry Fletcher, who is a lesbian, was the victim of unwanted sexual advances from a male sergeant who claimed he could "convert" her.
She could win more than £400,000 damages representing lost earnings and hurt feelings.
US gets first black lesbian mayor
The city of Cambridge, Massachusetts, has made history after the city council chose Denise Simmons to serve as the first black lesbian mayor in America.
The city's more famous namesake in England made history last year when its councillors chose a woman who had transitioned sex as mayor.
Gay political activists in the US praised Ms Simmons' selection by her fellow city councillors. Her predecessor, Ken Reeves, was also gay and black.
Gay airport guard claims sexual harassment
A gay security guard at Heathrow airport was harassed by a female colleague for sex, an employment tribunal heard yesterday.
Allwyn Rondeau, 46, who lives in Feltham, Middlesex with his partner of 15 years, told the tribunal how he had rejected 42-year-old Lucy Chilton's persistent advances time and time again because he was gay, but she would not give up.
George Michael to write "authentic" autobiography
Publisher HarperCollins today confirmed that they have secured the rights to an autobiography by pop star George Michael.
The 44-year-old, who has sold in excess of 80 million records in a career spanning three decades, said through his publicist that the book would be "no holds barred."
Although neither publisher nor publicist would reveal how much Michael is being paid for the book, industry watchers said it was certain to be millions of pounds.
Gay.com parent company up for sale
Shares in one of the largest gay media companies in the world, PlanetOut, fell 23.4% yesterday to $4.75 (£2.42).
A spokesman for the NASDAQ-listed company confirmed they are looking for potential buyers. It has been a rocky year for the company. It is now trading at 13% of its value in January 2007.
In May high operating costs and declining sales resulted in a considerable first-quarter loss and a resulting slide in share price.
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Posted - 01/17/2008 : 15:18:48
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Texas Prosecutor Who Castigated Gays In Landmark Sodomy Case Embroiled In Sex Scandal
(Houston, Texas) The district attorney who defended the Texas law criminalizing homosexuality before the US Supreme Court is desperately trying to keep his job following the discovery of e-mails containing sexually explicit videos, racist jokes and what is described as torrid love notes to his executive secretary.
New Affordable Housing Development For SF Gay Seniors
(San Francisco, California) The post war baby boom is reaching retirement age and for many who are low or moderate income the future looks bleak. On limited social security they may not have the income to remain in their homes.
Gay Nursing Home Opens
(Berlin) The first assisted care home for gays and lesbians in Europe opened this week in Berlin.
Lesbian Soldier Wins Discrimination Case
(London) A British employment tribunal has slapped the Ministry of Defense ignoring the complaints of a lesbian soldier who was subjected to long-term harassment from a sergeant who wanted her to have sex with him.
Kentucky Senate Likely To Kill Anti-Bully Bill
(Frankfort, Kentucky) A bill aimed at curbing bullying in Kentucky schools is drawing the ire of Republicans in the state Senate because it would include measures to fight harassment of gay students.
Las Vegas Court Ruling Could Impact Democratic Caucuses
(Las Vegas, Nevada) An attempt by Democrats with ties to Hillary Rodham Clinton to prevent casino workers from caucusing at special precincts in Nevada failed in court Thursday.
Also:
- Examining Obama's Thin But Varied Record
- McCain And The Rebel Flag
Prof On Hunger Strike For Gay Rights
(Austin, Texas) A University of Texas lecturer has entered the third day of a hunger strike aimed at forcing the university to provide health benefits to the domestic partners of gay and lesbian workers at the school.
Early Gay Activist Kennith H. Burns Dies
(Los Angels, California) Kennith H. Burns who led the Mattachine Society, one of the country's first gay civil rights organizations, has died at age 81.
Gay Man Who Designed Flamboyant Costumes For Elvis Presley Dies
(Palm Springs, California) Costume designer Bill Belew, who created Elvis Presley's jumpsuits and the tight black leather outfit he wore on his 1968 television special, has died.
Rally Prods Lawmakers On Iowa Gay Marriage Ban
(Des Moines, Iowa) Several hundred people marched outside the Iowa Capitol demanding lawmakers endorse an amendment to the state constitution to ban same-sex marriage.
Anti-Gay Ex-Congressman Charged With Terrorism
(Washington) A GOP former member of Congress who attempted to pass anti-gay legislation is accused of working for an alleged terrorist fundraising ring that sent more than $130,000 to an al-Qaida supporter who has threatened U.S.
ALL This and more at http://365gay.com/Newscon08/01/011708da.htm
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Posted - 01/17/2008 : 15:24:34
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From: GayNZ.com
Date: 17/01/2008 23:17:56
To: t0mki@blueyonder.co.uk
Subject: 2008's HERO Festival... & lots more news!
Hello David,
It's been a big week for news, with lots of LGBT community ups and downs you
need to know about. Plus we're the first to bring you on the details on
2008's exciting HERO FESTIVAL!
Here's the local news headlines:
* NZers can join Sydney's Mardi Gras
* Police hunt for missing gay Wellington man
* Transgender report demands law change
* New Cuba St gay bar opening in February
* Senior manager beats hasty retreat from NZAF
* Kiwi lesbians sign up for Aussie Girlfest
* Wellington's best 'fag-hag' will be crowned
* Auckland police crackdown on male toilet sex
* Rufus Wainwright will play solo Auckland concert
* Fast HIV testing centres now open for 2008
And around the world:
* Gays jailed: 6 in Morocco, 3 in Cameroon
* Drug-resistant bacteria hits US gay areas
* Sydney police "ignoring gay-hate crimes"
* Amercian Airlines' first gay ad campaign
Get all the news here:
http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/1/index.php
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Posted - 01/21/2008 : 07:19:12
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Cuban law may recognise same-sex partners, say officialsThe Cuban Communist Party is considering granting legal recognition to same-sex unions, as health officials prepare to authorise sex-change operations, the director of the Cenesex sex education centre in Cuba has said.
The proposed change to Cuban family law would put members of same-sex unions on a par with heterosexual couples, psychologist Mariela Castro, who is the daughter of acting President Raul Castro and niece of Fidel, told EFE.
Gay Jesus play condemned by church
A controversial play that depicts Jesus being seduced by Judas and conducting a gay marriage for two apostles has been condemned by church leaders ahead of its opening in Sydney.
The Anglican Bishop of South Sydney, Robert Forsyth, expressed his outrage at the plot of Corpus Christi on Sunday, calling the play "historical nonsense."
"It is deliberately, not innocently, offensive and they're obviously having a laugh about it," he told the Sun-Herald newspaper.
Teen sports pictures found on gay porn sites.
Parents and politicians in southern California have condemned sexually explicit gay websites which feature photos of teenage boys playing waterpolo.
An investigation by the Orange County Register discovered photographs of players from eleven high schools in the area, some as young as 14, posted next to naked images of young men on a website registered in London.
Obama references gays in Martin Luther King speech The only United States federal holiday honouring an African-American is celebrated today, and Democratic candidates in the Presidential races have evoked the memory of Martin Luther King in their bid for the White House.
Celebrated on the third Monday in January, Martin Luther King Day will be marked with a debate between the Democratic candidates sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus and broadcast on CNN.
Martin Luther King Day was signed into law by a Republican President, Ronald Reagan, in 1983.
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Posted - 01/21/2008 : 09:42:43
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Canada Refutes US Claim Drug Linked To Risky Sex Comes From North Of Border
by The Canadian Press
Posted: January 21, 2008 - 11:00 am ET
(Vancouver, British Columbia) The head of the RCMP's national drug branch is debunking claims by the United States' drug czar, who claims organized crime rings in Canada are dumping dangerous, methamphetamine-laced ``extreme ecstasy'' into his country's illegal drug market.
Supt. Paul Nadeau said he doesn't know why John Walters, of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, would make such statements in a widely distributed news release without checking facts with Canadian officials.
``I shook my head when I read the release that they put out,'' said Nadeau, adding he's never heard of extreme ecstasy.
``That term is unknown to us, certainly in Canada, and I can tell you that I've spoken to law enforcement people in the U.S. and they've never heard of it either so it would appear that it's a term that somebody came up with in a boardroom in Washington, D.C.''
The release has generated huge media buzz in the U.S., with some news outlets using names such as ``turbo-charged ecstasy,'' which is supposedly flowing across the border from Canada.
In the release, issued earlier this month, Walters warns public health and safety leaders that more than 55 per cent of ecstasy samples seized in the U.S. last year contained meth, a stimulant that affects the central nervous system.
``This extreme ecstasy is a disturbing development in what has been one of the most significant international achievements against the illicit drug trade,'' Walters said.
``Cutting their product with less expensive methamphetamine boosts profits for Canadian ecstasy producers, likely increases the addictive potential of their product and effectively gives a dangerous `facelift' to a designer drug that had fallen out of fashion with young American drug users.''
Nadeau said there's nothing new about ecstasy _ the so-called love drug that gained popularity during the 1990s rave scene _ being laced with methamphetamine or other stimulants and that it's been happening for the last decade.
``According to our stats the presence of methamphetamines in ecstasy is dropping,'' he said, adding tests by the RCMP indicate that currently, about 35 per cent of ecstasy pills contain meth, down from 75 per cent several years ago.
``Why now do they feel the need to announce this to the world?'' Nadeau said of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Walters' office did not return calls from The Canadian Press.
But John Carnavale, an economist who worked for four previous U.S. drug czars between 1989 and 2000, said Walters is ``cherry-picking data'' to blame Canada.
He said that's likely because of Canada's harm-reduction approach to dealing with drug addiction, compared with the ``user accountability'' model American drug czars have preached.
``It was news to me that Canada was allegedly emerging as the source of supply (for ecstasy). Mexicans have really dominated the market, given the data up to now,'' Carnavale said.
Walters' news release could actually create demand for a form of extreme ecstasy, Carnavale said from Gaithersburg, Maryland.
``If I was a meth dealer in Canada I would certainly rebrand mine to `extreme ecstasy.' ''
Nadeau said that while the RCMP is concerned about drugs being smuggled into the United States, he disputes information in the release that is falsely attributed to the force.
``The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) estimates that the current combined production capacity of Canadian ecstasy laboratories exceeds two million tablets a week,'' it says.
``We have no idea where they came up with that,'' Nadeau said.
``In the final analysis this stuff is driven by demand,'' he said. ``If the U.S. population has an insatiable appetite for this stuff somebody's going to be producing it for them so that's the part of the equation they never seem to talk about.''
While Walters said in the release that ecstasy use had recently ``plummeted'' in recent years, Nadeau said that contradicts the statistics.
``If anything, in the last 10 years, synthetic drugs, whether they be ecstasy or meth, the demand for them has gone through the roof.''
Scott Rintoul, spokesman for the RCMP's Drugs and Organized Crime Awareness Service in Vancouver, said there's no doubt Canada is a major synthetic drug supplier for the U.S. and other countries, with 65 per cent of the production happening in British Columbia, followed closely by Ontario.
He said that for years, producers made ecstasy from a powder imported from Europe, but that it has more recently been replaced with a cheaper liquid precursor from Asia.
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22nd January 2007 22:00 (updated 23:55)
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The Oscar nominated star of Brokeback Mountain Heath Ledger was found dead in his Manhattan apartment just hours ago, New York City police said.
"He was found unconscious at the apartment and pronounced dead," a police spokesperson said.
Paul Browne, added that police "are investigating the possibility of an overdose."
Mr Browne said that he was found dead by his housekeeper at 20:35 GMT (15:35 local time). He added: "There were pills within the vicinity of the bed."
NYPD say that a masseuse arrived at his apartment and was let in by Ledger's housekeeper.
When he didn't answer his door, he was found unconscious. An ambulance crew arrived on the scene and the Brokeback Mountain star was in cardiac arrest. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
Ledger stared as a drug addict in the 2006 film Candy.
He split from his fiancée, actress Michelle Williams, with whom he has a daughter, Matlida Rose.
Her godfather is Ledger's Brokeback Mountain co-star, Jake Gyllenhall.
Oscar-winning Brokeback Mountain was perhaps one of the most critically acclaimed mainstream films with a gay theme.
Ledger and co-star Gyllenhall played two "straight" friends who embarked on a clandestine gay relationship.
Ledger's previous roles include The Brothers Grimm, Ned Kelly and A Knight's Tale.
He grew up in Perth, Australia and began acting in amateur productions at the age of 10. He moved to Sydney at the age of 16 to pursue a professional acting career.
He was due to star as the Joker in The Dark Night, the sequel to Batman Begins.
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Posted - 02/09/2008 : 04:20:08
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I just wanted to say thanks, David, for this thread. I appreciate your postings!
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Posted - 02/09/2008 : 08:11:24
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Many Thanks J.
I appreciate your opinion on all things ....
You've had a much better education than I lol
Cheers David
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Posted - 02/11/2008 : 14:20:15
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David, I may be educated, but I can be pretty naive - street smarts aren't my strong area. LOL
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Posted - 02/13/2008 : 04:50:37
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Good Point J!
I think you and others may find this interesting ......
http://www.llgff.org.uk/
Cheers, David
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