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This straight moron becomes an instant gay pride statement with his Dumbledore tattoo

This straight moron becomes an instant gay pride statement with his Dumbledore tattoo - Towleroad

A father of five in the UK is apparently being teased by his kids and his co-workers now that Dumbledore, which he spent a year getting tattooed onto his back, has been outed by J.K. Rowling.
Said Paul Croft to The Sun: "It’s been terrible. I’ve always liked Dumbledore – just not in that way. I went into work and everyone was sniggering. When I walked in, one of the lads said, 'Oi, Paul – heard about Dumbledore?' There were wisecracks about 'Watch your backs, lads.' Someone asked me if I was planning to get a tattoo of Graham Norton. I thought, 'Why me?' It seemed like a good idea at the time. The whole thing took nearly a year. I was really pleased with the result. The tattoo is about 2ft in length and shows Dumbledore played by Richard Harris – who was the original and best. I don’t regret it and I’m not going to get rid of it."
The tattoo, which cost him £500, shows Dumbledore holding a scroll with the names of his five children.

Dumbledore's Gay: Does Anyone Care?

Harry Potter fans' favorite magical, wand-wielding headmaster is gay, says the series' author, and as it turns out, many bookworms don't love him any less because of it.
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Rowling Lets Dumbledore Out of the Closet
Parents around the country told ABCNEWS.com that when their children heard the news that professor Albus Dumbledore — who was also Potter's mentor — was gay, most of them shrugged it off.
Robin Moyher, who writes for the Chicago Mom's Blog, said that her son was not at all upset about the wizard's sexuality.
"So what? It's a fact of life," Moyher's 9-year-old son said upon hearing the news.
Dumbledore was outed by Potter creator J.K. Rowling at an Oct. 19 question and answer session at New York City's Carnegie Hall, where a young fan inquired as to whether the headmaster had ever been in love.
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"Dumbledore is gay, actually," replied Rowling, who went on to explain that he had once loved Gellert Grindelwand, a fellow wizard, but was then let down when he went to the "dark side."
Grindelwand's downfall, Rowling said, was Dumbledore's "great tragedy."
While some readers have seemingly embraced — or perhaps ignored — Dumbledore's newfound sexuality, whether a more serious backlash is brewing has yet to be seen — will all fans take the "who cares" approach to the news, or will the series' popularity be cursed?
Most Fans Remain Under the Potter Spell
"I think my kids would find it more captivating to discuss a character's magical power than a character being gay," said Devra Renner, author of "Mommy Guilt" and a contributor to the DC Metro Mom's blog. "Being gay isn't much of a mystery to my kids, as we've had ongoing discussions about families, those with two parents, one parent, adopted, etc. My kids know gay people. Magical people? Not so much."
Many parents echoed Renner's thoughts and said that kids nowadays know what being gay means, and found Rowling's announcement to be irrelevant, especially considering it was never mentioned in any of the books.

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Say it ain't so!!!

Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi have split?! Don't crush my lesbian dreams! A source told Star Magazine that the reason Ellen lost it on her show had little to do with Iggy and more to do with her 3-year relationship to Portia coming to an end. Using Iggy to mask your real heartache?! How rude!

A source said that their 15 year age difference is having an effect. "Portia has been telling Ellen she’s very unhappy at home. When it comes down to it, she wants to be with someone younger ad hotter. She wants out, but Ellen has been begging her to stay. Portia is really everything in this world to her.”

Portia is a dumb bitch! Ellen is rich as hell! Porta get it together. While you're sucking on that old, lanky vagina just think of dollar signs.

If that doesn't work just go running naked through the desert claiming your name is Celestia and you're the daughter of God!

Who's Your Daddy!

This is David Phillips and he claims to have had sex with Larry Craig! You know? That toe-tappin' senator from Idaho who got busted in the men's room. David spoke to Wonkette about his tryst with Larry. This is barf-inducing.

David met Larry 20 years ago at this bar called La Cage aux Follies on Capitol Hill.

David said, “When we got to what reminded me of a rarely used guest room, he stripped me down, and the man’s hands and mouth were all over me. He kept his pants on, though, while laying me back on the bed to suck my cock. Then, he stripped naked and asked me to suck him. I complied for a while, then he disappeared and returned with lube and a condom to fuck me me with. It was a clumsy and unremarkable fuck, except that I wasn’t clean and he was frantic about not getting my shit on anything. Still, he blew his load, ripped the dirty condom off and ordered me to get dressed without wiping myself. He hurried me to the back door, again ranting, ‘You were never here. You don’t know me. Right?’”

Larry then practically pushed David out the door, handed him $20 and said, "Remember, I can buy and sell your ass ten thousand times over. You were never here. Don’t try to come back here. You don’t know me."

Damn, at least David went back to his house and got $20. I usually end up walking out of the alley with a face full of grodiness and a new case of crabs. TT Larry sounds like a dream date.

So Toe-Tappin' Larry likes to top bears?! Yogi better watch it. Please! That's a power-bottom if I've ever seen one!

Is it wrong that David's story kind of turned me on? Ugh, I need a shower and a ciggie now.

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National Coming Out Day

Be ok with yourself.

National Coming Out Day 2007

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National Coming Out Day is October 11th, an internationally-observed civil awareness day for coming out of the closet and speaking out about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues. It is observed on October 11 by members of the LGBT communities and their supporters. Comments are being moderated for a constructive conversation on these issues. Severe hate speech, death threats and the like are not constructive to the conversation on these issues. Ratings have been disabled b/c I don't think they are necessary to the conversation. Special thanks to the HRC for launching the video patchwork project,to You Tube for featuring the video and to you all for having the constructive conversation.

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Mount Royal College Calgary

Come Out to support and celebrate! Positive Space at Mount Royal College is hosting a party to honour National Coming Out Day and to kick off the school year with a party to connect our community. If you are an LGBTTIQ individual and/or would like to support someone who is, drop by for free beverages and snacks, music, dancing and fun. October 10 4-8pm in the Lincoln Park Room at Mount Royal College.

Madeleine King shows her support at Calgary AIDS Walk

FROM AIDS CALGARY

Walk for Life Calgary 2007 - record breaking success!On September 23rd, 2007, an estimated 1000 Calgarians - walkers, volunteers, entertainers, sponsors and staff - united in an effort to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS and to raise funds to support AIDS Calgary’s education, outreach and prevention programs along with support for people living with HIV/AIDS. The Walk for Life Calgary 2006 raised over $85,000. Thank you to the many volunteers who made the walk happen, as well as our many sponsors, donors, walkers and supporters who helped make this year’s walk a tremendous success. Your hard work and dedication made all the difference.

Celebrating the AIDS Walk for Life

Vancouver BC – Over 2000 people came out to the 22nd Annual AIDS Walk for Life held in Stanley Park on September 23, 2007 and hosted by the British Columbia Persons With AIDS Society (BCPWA). Together they raised over $350,000- all of which will go to providing direct services to people living with HIV/AIDS.

Unlike many walks, which fundraise for research or international causes, the AIDS Walk directly benefits people in the Lower Mainland. This year 15 community partners participated in the walk. All funds raised support these local organizations, which provide such necessities as subsidized housing for women with HIV/AIDS, prevention programs in First Nations communities, and support groups for youth. All funds raised for BCPWA go to our complimentary health fund, which reimburses members for the HIV/AIDS related treatments and supplements not covered by provincial health care or other resources.

“We are thrilled to have a diverse and enthusiastic crowd out to enjoy the sunshine and celebrate life,” says Glyn Townson, Chair of BCPWA. “It’s great to see community groups and individuals coming together to support people with HIV/AIDS, and to continue to create awareness about AIDS in our community.

The opening ceremonies for the Walk included presentations from Members of Parliament Hedy Fry, Libby Davies and Bill Siksay, as well as presentations from MLAs Lorne Mayencort and Shane Simpson, and Vancouver City Councilor Tim Stevenson. The crowd was entertained throughout the seven kilometer rout by a variety of entertainment. By noon the party was in full swing with live music from SPYGIRL, the Kitchen and Brickhouse.

GLCR's Freaky Fetish Friday & Regina Court's Western Jamboree

More to Regina than you think! Looks like everyone had fun!

The History of TV's Gay Teens from "ATWT" to "Queer as Folk"

American daytime TV has never seen anything like the fan reaction to the Luke and Noah romance on As the World Turns. And yet, although such representations are few and far between, this isn’t the first time America has seen gay teenagers on its television screens. From HBO’s 1986 drama The Truth About Alex to Greek’s Calvin and Heath, gay teenagers have been coming out, growing up, and (sometimes) even falling in love on TV for a long time now. What’s so special about Noah and Luke, and just who are television’s other gay teenaged boys?
Longtime fans of As the World Turns have known Luke Snyder (Van Hansis) since he was born, but most gay men didn’t know him until he came out late last year. He came to the attention of even more gay men this June when Noah Mayer (Jake Silbermann) moved to Oakdale, and half the Queer Nation sat up and took notice, starting a tidal wave of “Nuke” obsession the likes of which the American soap opera has never seen before.
Of course it’s not just gay fans avidly following the Nuke storyline, but there's no missing the buzz generated by the large number of first-time viewers following the show and talking about the relationship online. Since Luke has been out for more than a year, and he’s not even the first gay teen character on a soap, what’s behind the frenzy?

While it’s true there have been other gay teens on the soaps, Noah and Luke have done something never before seen on daytime television: kiss. And not just a dry-lipped brush of lips, but an actual kiss with real passion behind it. While it’s also true that gay teens have kissed on television before (and done a lot more than kiss, as five minutes watching Showtime’s Queer as Folk demonstrates), they’ve never done it in a storyline watched primarily by women and stretched out over the five-days-a-week, 52-weeks-a-year format of the daytime soap opera.
Soap viewers have almost familial relationships with the ongoing characters on their favorite shows. In Luke’s case, they’ve literally known him since he was born. They suffered with him being kidnapped, blown up by a bomb, undergoing a kidney transplant, and accidentally pushing his pregnant mother down the stairs.
They’ve seen him stricken with Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome (since he’s now a senior in high school despite having been born in 1995). They struggled with him as he came to terms with his sexual orientation last year, and may even have shared the consternation of his parents, especially his mom who was trying to get him into ex-gay therapy while he was trying to cope with his feelings for straight friend Kevin.
So old friends and new are rooting for Luke to find happiness and love, debating whether Noah is right for him or just another Kevin, uploading Nuke clips and homages to YouTube and even writing fan fiction and running fan websites for their favorite couple. And they’re also sharing in the process by which a gay teenager became a part of the family for a sizeable hunk of the American public who might not actually have – or know they have – a gay family member.
This is the power of the soap opera: unlike shows that air only 12 to 25 episodes a year, daytime dramas invite you into the daily life of each character, as well as their families, sometimes going back for generations. And by using a teenager whom the audience watched grow up, heterosexual viewers are brought into the painful struggle for identity often experienced by gay youth at that age.
What makes the Luke/Noah dynamic all the more compelling is that fans have seen Luke move through the coming out process and emerge with a level of self-acceptance and even pride rarely seen in gay TV teens. Noah, by contrast, is still at the very beginning of that process, and he’s fighting every step of the way.
Noah’s father is a homophobic career army officer, and not likely to be nominated for dad of the year anytime soon. He’s putting intense pressure on Noah to “straighten up.” The closer Noah and Luke get, the stronger their feelings for each other become, and the more desperately Noah tries to push Luke away as he hides behind girlfriend Maddie.
In a dramatic turn (is there any other kind on a soap?), Noah recently grew angry at Luke for refusing to lie to Maddie for him. Luke finally blew up and told Noah some harsh truths.

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A Total GO SEE EVENT!

FROM THE PRODUCERS WHO BROUGHT YOU URINETOWN THE MUSICAL
THE FULL MONTY
LIVE AT THE GRAND
3 WEEKS ONLY! OCTOBER 2 – 20, 2007

LIMITED TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Book by Terrence McNally Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek
Calgary, AB – THE FULL MONTY, the runaway Broadway hit musical based on the internationally popular 1997 British film makes its Calgary debut Live at The Grand (608-1st SW) October 2 through October 20, 2007. Produced by Ground Zero Theatre, Hit & Myth productions and Directed by Kevin McKendrick, limited tickets for THE FULL MONTY are on sale now at The Grand Box Office at (403) 205-2922 or on-line at http://www.atthegrand.ca/
The movie -- about desperate, unemployed steelworkers in Sheffield, England, who bare it all for cash -- became one of the surprise sensations of British film history. And the stage musical version, relocated to Buffalo, N.Y., took both Broadway and London by storm.
The secret of THE FULL MONTY phenomenon is that it is not really about stripping at all. What it reveals is humanity: It's the funny and heart-warming story of a group of down-and-out friends who reclaim their manhood and self-respect by overcoming adversity, working as a team and achieving an unlikely victory.
THE FULL MONTY was re-imagined for the stage by Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally. His musical collaborator, David Yazbek, is not exactly a household name; his pre-"Monty" work is well known: he has written gags for David Letterman, and composed the theme song of the educational TV hit "Where in the World is Carmen San Diego."
The resulting show has attracted some of the most enthusiastic theatrical reviews of the last decade. A critique on Capital Radio concluded, “THE FULL MONTY re-defines and sets the benchmark for musicals in the 21st century. It's as sharp as a razor, witty and contains music and lyrics that put most other musicals straight out to pasture. And here's a rarity for a musical -- the characters are completely three-dimensional. You really DO care what happens to each and every one of them. This show's an absolute sensation."
What's On gushed that the "musical comedy version of the biggest ever box office grossing British movie retains the heart and soul of the film without attempting to copy it. Terrence McNally's excellent book takes six blue-collar workers and their families and friends on a journey from economic scrap heap to self-discovery. David Yazbek's score maps the character-based drama with some stand out numbers."
USA Today called THE FULL MONTY "one of the most entertaining and exhilarating productions you're likely to see." And Jay Reiner, writing in the Hollywood Reporter, called the "Monty" musical "one of the most exhilarating musical comedy treats to be seen in years. David Yazbek's witty songs have an edgy, hip quality. . . And McNally's book is a comic gem. The show has so many highlights and show stoppers, one loses count."
Composer and lyricist Yazbek comments on the thunderous audience reaction that has dependably followed every performance, "I wish I had applause like that after every show I do with my band. I've never seen anything like it in the theater -- in the musical theater. It's like a rock concert. It's got this undeniably strong arc, like a sports story -- a group of guys get together, start a team, have some trouble getting it together -- magnificent seven or seven samurai style -- and then they overcome the odds and win. And you can't deny it's compelling -- you're going to be interested from beginning to end."
The Calgary cast of THE FULL MONTY includes (in order of appearance) Esther Purves-Smith (Georgie Bukatinsky); Mitchell Verigin (Buddy “Keno” Walsh); Joel Cochrane (Reg Willoughby); Carson Nattras (Jerry Lukowski); Martin Murphy (Dave Bukatinsky); Daniel Mallett (Malcolm MacGregor); Tyler Rive (Ethan Girard); Christopher Lorincz (Nathan Lukowski); Ashley Bjorndal (Susan Hershey); Leora Godden (Joanie Lish); Ksenia Thurgood (Estelle Genovese); Jill Belland (Pam Lukowski); Patrick MacEachern (Teddy Slaughter); Valerie Pearson (Molly MacGregor and Jeannette Burmeister); Doug McKeag (Harold Nichols); Elinor Holt (Vicki Nichols); Orville Cameron (Noah “Horse” T. Simmons) and Jesse Wheeler (Minister).
THE FULL MONTY journey is brought to Calgary by Terrence McNally (Book); David Yazbek (Music and Lyrics); Joel Cochrane of Hit & Myth Productions (Producer); Ryan Luhning of Ground Zero Theatre (Artistic Production Manager); Kevin McKendrick (Director); Stacie Harrison (Assistant Director); Darold Roles (Choreographer); Randy Mueller (Musical Director); Douglas McCullough (Set Design); Cimmeron Meyer (Lighting Design); Brian Craik (Costume Design); Tracy Hopper (Costume Assistant); Brian Forlin (Hair Design); Luke Dahlgren (Sound Design); Denise C. Clark (Technical Production Manager); Derek Storbakken (Technical Production Manager); Johanne Deleeuw (Stage Manager); Amy Lippold (Assistant Stage Manager) and Ruby Dawn Eustaquio (Assistant Stage Manager).
THE FULL MONTY will play Tuesday, October 2 through Saturday, October 20 Live at The Grand (608-1st Street SW). Performances are Tuesday - Saturday evenings at 8pm with matinees Saturdays at 2pm. Ticket prices range from $60 to $40 (plus taxes and service charges) and are on sale now at The Grand Theatre Box Office at (403) 205-2922 or on-line at http://www.atthegrand.ca/ Student, Senior and Group Discounts are available.

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