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Luca Argentero: Italy Next Best Thing

2008-10-15T22:26:00.006Z

Luca is a 30 year old Italian actor & model. Seen him recently in a wonderful Italian movie called Saturn against (2007), directed by Ferzan Ozpetek the famous Turkish-Italian director. He won an acting aword for this movie.

Eric Hanson: Superstar!

2007-07-29T20:09:00.000Z

And now ladies & ladies, we come to the biggest porn star in recent history: Mr Eric Hanson. Of course, this is not his real name; but who cares? This guy is simply perfection personified. You know how sometime you see a very good looking guy, but something is always missing? Like, he has a great face, but only 'OK' body, or amazing body - and ok face, or maybe he has both - but no real character is coming through?? Well, not in the case of Mr Hanson. He has it ALL. and I mean: A-L-L.

After one is through looking at his amazing face [Roman God face; He must be Italian by origin], and body [again: only Roman Gods had that body. Visit Rome and see the statues - that's Eric Hanson body. yep], one can not ignore the stunning charisma and wealth of character of the guy.

He has that very signature wry smile, as if he is always hiding something. And he is. Hiding something. And behind his hypnotic dark-blue eyes there is so much more. One can see the guy is very passionate & sensitive, and yet - quite stubborn and hard-headed at the same time. He is very well aware of his assets, and is not ashamed to use them at every juncture of his adult life. He was obviously always popular, so sometime it is quite hard for him to remain down-to-earth guy, which he really wants to be. Sometime the arrogance that goes with 'pretty people' such as him takes full charge...

His films almost never make use of his very dominant character. I actually find his Falcon movies quite mundane and rather boring, run-of-the-mill productions; but in one or two films he really shines, especially Wash West "The Seven Deadly Sins:Gluttony" [2005].

Although he has been around for the past 12-13 years, very little is known about him. We do know that he lived in Florida before moving to LA in 2001. He has participated in a theatre show 'Hollywood Uncovered' in 2002 - which was part of his efforts to break into the legit side of the business in Hollywood. What I do seem to gather is that his efforts has failed, as yet; And although he stopped his hard-core appearances [albeit his 2005 'Gluttony' appearance] & a 2006 calendar spread - seems to be the last we have heard of him, and that is a real shame.

There is no known direct contact with Eric Hanson. I wish someone would convince him to at least return to the porn industry, were he is King. He has only one 'bottom' scene in record [1997, Flacon's 'The Freshmen'], and we would like to see much more of that!! LOL :-)

Visit http://gaydreamsandhopes.blogspot.com/ for more revealing wonderful shots of the man and the legend....

Hello! New Hotty in the horizon.. Meet Henry Cavil

2007-06-01T18:34:00.001Z

Henry Cavil is the latest screen hotty, which I strongly suspect will become a big name in the next 3 to 5 years. This guy don't just have the looks [and my goodness - he does!] he is a fine actor, and more then that - he has the physic to be casted in leading roles for Hollywood features. You just wait and see!

Anyway, he is now starring in 'Showtime' mini-series 'The Tudurs' - which is full of young hunky men anyways - and is playing the role of Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk. This is an excellent show by the way, and I recommend to anyone who is into shows like 'I, Claudius', 'Rome', 'Elizabeth I' and so on. Feast your eyes at he hunk...

Here's a scene from The Tudors, here wih King Henri VIII, played by the equaly hunk Jonathan Rhys-Meyers [click on the photo's to see larger image]

VERKA SERDUCHKA, aka Andrey Danylko

2007-04-22T13:22:00.000Z

Guys, Eurovision Song Contest 2007 is just 3 weeks away, and I have recently discovered an artist who is very big in his home-country of The Ukraine [and also Russia, Belarus]. His has been around for the past 15 years, and his video's are just amazing - and very funny.

His drag-act, Verka, is a mock middle-aged typical housewife from Ukraine, or Russia, or any of these countries.
Now. I don't care very much for Drag queens. The best I have always known is Dame Edna of course, as the rest of them do not appeal to me at all.

But Verka is different. very different.

Verka has a message. It's not just entertaining - it also makes you think. The creator - Andrey Danylko - is an extremely intelligent young man. A full round artist - performer, actor, musician. All in one. This multi talented man started his showbiz career when he was just 18-years-old.

Andrey Danilko - After You

Andrey Danilko - Kukla

I recommend every one who reads the message to search for his amazing videos in YouTube and other video sites - it's worth it.

Danilko (Serduchka) "Tango"

As for his entry for 2007 Eurovision Song Contest: well, it is highly tipped to win the Song Contest; personally I don't think he/she will win it, but you never know with Eurovision, now do you?..

Here's a short bio of Andey Danyko:

Andrei Danilko was born on October 02, 1973 in city of Poltava. In the year 1990 begins professional activity and creates the brightest his character – Verka Serduchka.

Verka Serduchka- Ja popala na liubov mix

The next year on the 1st of April at the “Yumorina” festival in Poltava (native city of the artist) for the first time Verka Serdiuchka was performed. Afterwards departed in his first tour along Stavropol region (Russian Federation).

Verka Serduchka - A Ya Smeyus

In 1993 Danylko gets his first prize for the best actor work in his item “Train-stewardess” (“Provodnitsa”) at “Kursk anomaly” contest (“Kurskaya anomaliya”) in city of Kursk and becomes laureate of “Vsesmikh 93” contest in Kyiv city.

Verka Serduchka - Horosho Krasavitcam

March 1995 the international festival “A Sea of Laugh” at which Andrii gets grand-prix as a performer. The same year Danylko enters entertainment-circus school at the department of verbal idiomatic genre. In 1996 fruitful cooperation with the leading producer center of Ukraine “Nova Management” (general producer – Yurii Nikitin) begins which continues till today.

Verka Serduchka Ty napyvsya kak Svynya

In 1997 Andrii in image of Verka Serduchka records new song – “Just Vera” (“Prosto Vera”). The artist is actively filming in the advertising. One of the leading Ukrainian television channels “Studio 1+1” invited the artist to lead the entertainment show “SV-show”. Later Russian television channel RTR began to broadcast this successful television project in Russian. On December 13, 1997 “The Christmas evenings of Verka Serduchka” (“Rozhdestvenskie vstrechi Verki Serduchky”) in the biggest concert hall – National Palace “Ukraine” took place.

Verka Serduchka Via Gra - Ya Ne Ponyala

In May – June 1999 in Kyiv on stages of the leading theatres of Ukraine named after Lesya Ukrainka and named after Ivan Franko 10 premier show-performances “Titanic or the floating country” took place with over capacity crowds. In 1999 Danylko starts his triumphal march over Russian cities gathering several thousand strong halls.
Autumn 2000 Andrii becomes a holder of Cup named after Arkadii Raykin on “Yurmala Cup” festival. At Yumorina which took place in April 2001 in Odessa city Andrii Danylko gets the special prize “The Golden Chair” (“Zolotoy stul”).

Verka Serduchka - Gop, gop!

In 2002 Andrii Danylko and his created theatre presents the program “I am the revolution” in CIS and Baltic states. In 2003 the all-Russian concert tour “Only the hits” over the states of CIS. During this period Danylko's theatre visited 112 cities of Russian and 30 cities of Ukraine. Andrii Danylko twice wins the annual radio-prime “The Golden Gramophone” (the songs “Wanted the fiancé”, “Zhenikha hotela” and “Chita Drita” ). In the same year, in June, Danylko receives the title of the Distinguished Artist of Ukraine. In the end of the year the artist is rewarded by “The Diamond disc” because the well-known album “Kha-ra-sho!” was sold by the record issue over 500,000 copies in Ukraine and over 1 million copies in CIS states.

Verka Serduchka -- Zheniha Hotela

In 2004 the most prestige prize in field of pop music “Mus-TV” (the best year album – “Kha-ra-sho!” ). In January 2004 Andrii Danylko's theatre departs in the grandiose tour over the USA and Canada. In New-York (“Millennium” theatre) 6 sole concerts of Ukrainian actor take place. In general Danylko's theatre visited over 20 cities.
In 2005 his album “Chita-Drita” appears which is sold by the issue over 500 thousand copies. In 2006, his album “Tralli-Valli” appears. As for today the album is sold by issue of 150 thousand copies. During many years of Andrii Danylko's creative work the image of Verka Serduchka is not exhausted but on the contrary have only become more perfect, amusing and vivid.

American Idol 6: Oh, Sanjaya......

2007-04-01T09:09:00.000Z

My oh my....

Now he really did it this time, hasn't he?
Well, just have a look at this hairdo:
Well!! I think he is really starting to have fun now. I really don't want him to leave! He is probably the only real reason left to continue this rather bland season of American Idol 6!

I still say it's between 2 boys: Blake & Chris - both are quite hunky in fact - and 2 girls: Melinda [my love!] Dolittle & beautiful Jordin, who I think will be a real star once this season is over.

But for the moment:
GO SANJAYA!!!

American Idol 6

2007-03-24T15:43:00.000Z

So what's the story about Sanjaya Malakar? They took a sweet 17-year-old boy, very obviously gay, with no stage experiance and they let him sing in the top-24; Who's fault is it that he is there? only the judges!!! And now he made it to the Top-10.

I actually think he is cute boy; and has a decent voice - but he needs about 10 more years of growing up to do....

His last performance from this week - The "British Invasion" [ye, right...] was the best so far; and check out the crying girl-fan! It was hillerious!!!

Eurovision 2007

2007-03-24T02:01:00.000Z

Eurovision Song Contest 2007 is very near; and I heard all the songs now. My favourites are:
France, Spain, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, Latvia & Slovenia.

Am I crazy?

Check them out!

Borat: I laughed, and laughed and laughed...

2006-12-03T12:20:00.000Z

"Borat" Screws Real Kazakh TV Crew

Here's a situation: A reporter from Kazakhstan goes to Ohio and says he's covering the elections and making a documentary for his home country. One of the guys on the crew is named "Bolat." Needless to say, they weren't exactly welcomed with open arms.

In the wake of Sacha Baron Cohen's reign of chaos as bumbling Kazakh reporter Borat, it seems that real crews from the central Asian country are having a hard time being taken seriously. The crew that went to Ohio was contacted by State Department officials and the FBI before they were finally cleared. Even then, people were skeptical.

Now, people in the fashion industry are going on high alert as well. Cohen recently made a $42.5 million deal to bring another of his characters to the big screen -- a gay Austrian fashionista named Bruno. With the worldwide success of the "Borat" flick, some critics feel he might be too recognizable to fool people into humiliating themselves again. We're betting it'll work.

A 'Meteor'??? I Don't Think So!

2006-10-29T21:42:00.000Z

Earlier this year- maybe April?- I was reading a report about strange, very load, 'boom' sound which happened on 2 occasions, within 72 hours, during the early hours of the morning, along the Mediterranean sea shore of Israel. Now the report said that this noise was nothing like a jet plane or bombs exploding - they now about these things in Israel! - but a wider, more crackly sound coming from the skies. The sound was very strong & audible within 70km distance and hundreds of frightened Israelis phoned the Police and other services for explanations. The mystery was not resolved, and to this day no official explanation was given by the Israeli authorities; and many speculations and conspiracy theories were given by Israeli talkbacks on the net; Some say it was aliens, others say it's an experiment of the Israeli Army for a new type of aircraft. I say the latter seems plausible.

In September, a similar noise was heard in New Zeland. Again Emergency services in New Zealand were swamped with calls after a sonic boom.

And now it transpires that here in the UK we had a similar experience in Cornwell & Devon border; Same loud noise, unexplained, crackling and shattering windows. Not like a bomb, not like a jet plane; but here some officials were very quick to give the media an explanation: It was a meteor [!] creating a sonic boom before evaporating...no visible evidence was given.

Well, I don't buy it. The description of the 'sound' or 'boom' sounds very similar to the one in Israel last year. There are several army bases in the area. Is the UK also having secret new aircraft testing? time will tell.

Here are the relevent reports from the BBC site:

Sonic boom startles N Zealanders
Mystery 'explosion' damages homes
'Meteor' caused mystery explosion

VERY BAD NEWS!

2006-10-09T20:28:00.000Z

Google Buys YouTube for 1.65$ Billion.

not good news.

We Are Not Alone!

2006-10-09T19:44:00.000Z

I never spoke about it on my blog, but I am very much into Sci-Fi & UFO-tracking.. Well it's only a hoby really. Anyways, one day I came with the [unoriginal!] idea of typing "UFO NASA" on YouTube. Wow! what I got is about 250 vids of Nasa footage documenting UFO's! You really should try it and watch. There is more then enough proof that we are NOT ALONE; and our intersteller friends have been visiting this planet for millions of years. We are so low on the food chain, they use US as food. Get it? They come to this planet for food & drink. US goverment - and other goverments, I am sure, have captured several of the visiting crafts, and for the past 40 years or so been trying to bulid them from scrach. I think that at least 50% of UFO earthly sighting are actually man made; but I have no proof.
This next video is a Cheinese UFO sighting from 17/08/2006. It clearly shows the craft 'lighting' up it's engees before it litteraly disappears! After a lot of tries, I managed to capture the moment when it flares up. Amazing - you have to watch that vid!

Long time..

2006-10-09T19:36:00.000Z

Haven't been around much lately. Been busy with work & b/f [my lovely Gav..yep, it's going srong!..love is in the air..]. So I am back for a little while. Good hunting!

cutie

2006-09-24T23:15:00.000Z

The Boy

2006-09-24T22:39:00.000Z

Romance

2006-09-22T16:25:00.000Z

Sporty

2006-09-22T16:20:00.000Z

Pets

2006-09-22T10:39:00.000Z

Buns

2006-09-22T10:38:00.000Z

Back To Front

2006-09-17T20:57:00.000Z

Pleasure Boy

2006-09-17T20:47:00.000Z

Friday's Lunch

2006-09-15T05:59:00.000Z

Really Sad: Anna Nicole Found Son Dead in Her Hospital Room

2006-09-11T21:32:00.000Z

This is really sad for poor Anna Nicole. What a life story, and now this. I remember her boy from watching her reality show - he was very sad looking, but really sweet; to loose a child this way...really sad! here's TMZ.com report:

TMZ has gathered further details in the tragic death of Anna Nicole Smith's son Daniel in the Bahamas yesterday morning. According to police, Smith herself found her son in her hospital room yesterday around 9:00 am, thinking that he was asleep. She then tried to wake him up and, after he didn't respond, immediately called for help. At that point, doctors and staff were not able to revive 20-year-old Daniel. Anna Nicole had just given birth three days earlier in the same hospital to a baby daughter.

The police continue to maintain that there were no signs of visible injury on the body, and that there were no signs of violence in the room. Police add that they haven't deemed the death a homicide, and do not suspect foul play.

Sources cited by the local newspaper Nassau Guardian have suggested that the cause of death was a "massive heart attack," but neither doctors nor the local coroner has confirmed this. And the Guardian adds that Daniel Smith arrived in Nassau on Saturday, after his mother had given birth.

Jesus - "I Will Survive"

2006-09-09T22:01:00.000Z

Marshall Allman, 'PRISON BREAK' : The cutest twink on American TV

2006-09-08T21:39:00.000Z

The Boys from 'RESCUE ME' on The Baseball Pitch - FU***ING BRILLIANT! I laughed & laughed.....

2006-09-04T23:28:00.000Z

HEY MEL!
THIS POST IS DEDICATED FOR YOU
& YOUR DRUNKEN BUDDIES!

HARRY POTTER, AGED 30

2006-09-04T21:23:00.000Z

Only in my lovely country!

2006-09-04T16:27:00.000Z

Well this is new. The news here in UK carried this story last week, saying that for the first time in Lottery history in the UK [since 1994 that is], the winners in the 1st prize [6 numbers] got LESS prize money then the 2nd prize winner [5 numbers + 1 bonus]. That's actually funny because I can imagine the feelings of the winners at the moment...

PORN LEGEND MICHAEL LUCAS VISITS THE TROOPS!

2006-09-03T23:15:00.000Z

Visit Lucas Blog for all the details, and here's the photo link; Interesting stuff!

USE CONDOMS!! OR ELSE.............................

2006-09-03T15:27:00.000Z

Brokeback Mood

2006-09-03T00:51:00.000Z

Working Man

2006-09-03T00:49:00.000Z

"Heroes": New Hot Sci-Fi Show from NBC! Looks good...

2006-08-31T20:15:00.000Z

Dream A Little Dream On Me

2006-08-30T02:24:00.000Z

Blogging Away [Part 1]

2006-08-27T15:31:00.000Z

I noticed many guys plug other good blogs, and I would like to do it as well. "Book Of Sand" in a nice blog by Daniel, very cute boy from Germany [I think]. here's one of latest photo posts:

Another favourite blog of mine from the hot downunder guy John in "emackinations". To be honest, I really fancy this guy and I showed his blog to my boyfriend Gavin who - to my surprise - totaly agreed with me. John is very cute guy, and his blog is very good [and very popular - Top 60,000 worldwide!]. Here's some pics of the boy..

A new blog I noticed is Alex's "Cute Hairy Blond Guys and My Life". Alex is into hot blond guys, which is always a good thing in my books..lol! [as my current B/F is very blond I think I should say that! hhmm!]. Well, Alex seems to be new a the blogging game [as myself really] and I would like to wish him all the best. The photo is from his blog and in fact is his ex-boyfriend from the 70's - very sentimental and touching I thought, especially due to the story behind it... Eh, by the way, that's another Ozzi blog and I have to say the quantity & quality of the Aussi boys blogs is staggering. I am truly impressed by them.

Staying with Aussie blogs, there's of course "DOWNUNDERPANTS"

- rather famous blog from a young Aussie in his coming out stages. There's almost every day an update on his life and tribulations, and it's always interesting to read and see the wonderful photo's attached. most recommended! The photo: from his lasting series of 'Drunk, bored, horney men' - excellent stuff!

Moving to United States - the Capital with big "C" of all world blogs - we find Jeremiah's very famous and good blog "Always Gay. Always.". Most of you readers will know about this blog, as it is also a very good portel for other great blogs. In the blog you will find tons of excellent quality erotic & porn shots; general interesting stuff and all in all very entertaining blog. good!

Special: Out of the Closet and into the Streets of Tel Aviv

2006-08-26T16:14:00.000Z

This is a special post about Gay life in Israel, and the help that Israeli gays give to their brothers and sisters in the Middle East. I have found these clips on YouTube after some search. The search was initiated after a rather lengthy debate I had with a nice Greek guy called George C. about a political article which caught my eye a while back. So, George - this is for you!

MATRIX BOY

2006-08-25T21:13:00.000Z

THE BIGGEST WIENER IN TOWN...

2006-08-25T21:11:00.000Z

Black & White Underwear Fetish

2006-08-25T19:44:00.000Z

MOORE GOODE DICK!

2006-08-25T19:16:00.000Z

Ausralian Beauty: Simon Baker [The Devil Wears Prada]

2006-08-25T19:06:00.000Z

Simon Baker
Birth Date: July 30, 1969
Birth Place: Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Simon Baker is a film and television actor.

Baker was a former champion sportsman who competed at state level in surfing and water polo. He began acting on Australian television during the late 1980s using the name Simon Baker Denny. After appearing in the successful series E Street, Home and Away and Heartbreak High, Baker relocated to the USA. He was occasionally known by his stepfather's surname (i.e. as Simon Baker-Denny or Simon Denny).

He was cast in a small but important part as a young would-be actor in L.A. Confidential, which led to further opportunities in supporting roles in films. He played the male lead in the television series The Guardian for three seasons beginning in 2001, and also appeared in The Affair of the Necklace in 2001. He played an altruistic hero in George Romero's Land of the dead.

He is married to the Australian actress Rebecca Rigg, and they have 3 children. Simon and his family resided until recently in Malibu, California, but have since moved back to Sydney, Australia.

Super Hunks

2006-08-23T18:14:00.000Z

Boys Will Be Boys...

2006-08-21T23:32:00.000Z

Locker Room Action

2006-08-21T23:22:00.000Z

Hunks in Orange

2006-08-21T23:20:00.000Z

Lie Back and Let Me Service You Funniest Add Of The Year! Sooo Gay....

2006-08-19T22:46:00.000Z

Blond Ambition

2006-08-19T11:48:00.000Z

In Bed

2006-08-19T11:47:00.000Z

Male Art

2006-08-19T11:26:00.000Z

Boy Candy - I think I'm in love........-:)

2006-08-18T13:37:00.000Z

Hi There! My name is Machmud Achmenidjad and I am really cool!

That's me and my new boyfriend Mel; It was a great party!

The Everlasting Secret Family [Australia 1988]

2006-08-17T20:59:00.000Z

Very good film from Australia [1988] about gay secret societies, political power and sexusal abuse of young handsome men/boys - truly amazing film, which I am really surprised to have 'missed out of' until now;

Funny moment: Watch for Mark Lee trying not to cringe at one point when the "son" (Paul Goddard) says that he wants to visit the place where the first world war battle took place (Gallipoli - 1981) - Mark Lee having starred in the movie of the same name some years earlier. He played with Mel Gibson first major role, just before Mad Max 1.

Re: Mark Lee - beautiful blond-Austrelian actor who I really fancied since I first saw 'Galipoli', and never saw him since..It was so great to see him again after all these years!! and even 7 years after 'Galipol' he looks as beautiful as I remembered him...

My rating: 9/10

IMDB review:

A truly disturbing film that not only deals as its principal subject matter the sexual abuse of a youth who is inducted into an all pervasive "secret society" with very powerful members, but also because it confirms the sadly often held view of some sections of society that believe that this is how all homosexuals operate. That said, the sexual hypocrisy of Australian society of the sixties and seventies is tantalizingly portrayed.
The movie is set in an almost bucolic environment which is quite fitting when one considers that Canberra, the national capital of Australia is plonked right in the middle of nowhere. Later in the movie the scene shifts to Sydney, and surprisingly the harbour is not featured so much as the claustrophobic sandstone architecture of some indoor shots.
Designers should note the accurate representation of 50' to 70's chic of the youth's apartment.
The performance of Arthur Dignam in particular is spectacular, as is the muted and understated performance of the superb John Meillon in one of his final roles.
The soundtrack is haunting for two reasons: Tony Bremner's themes orchestrated beautifully only to be let down by the unbearably out of tune male choir. This is such a pity because the score is truly wonderful.

Ok, I get it. All you want is pretty boys...all right then! so here you are - Enjoy!

2006-08-17T20:41:00.000Z

Politics: "THE MOST HYPOCRITICAL PEOPLE ON EARTH"

2006-08-16T12:14:00.000Z

I want to share with you an article I ran across today, written by a Lebanese journalist, namely Michael Béhé, in Beirut. The article appeared in the Metula News Agency website. It is a bit long, but very interesting. It was originaly published in the French language, and this is the English traslation.
The reason I paste your this article is that I think it differs from almost ALL what has been written so far, and it expresses opinions of Lebanese people, so it deserves the attention. (the article was written in Beirut). I reserve my opinion for myself for the time being, but would express it in the comments as they go.

here goes:
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"THE MOST HYPOCRITICAL PEOPLE ON EARTH"
by Michael Béhé
Beirut, Lebanon 29-07-2006

The politicians, journalists and intellectuals of Lebanon have, of late, been experiencing the shock of their lives. They knew full well that Hezbollah had created an independent state in our country, a state including all the ministers and parallel institutions, duplicating those of Lebanon. What they did not know – and are discovering with this war, and what has petrified them with surprise and terror – is the extent of this phagocytosis.
In fact, our country had become an extension of Iran, and our so-called political power also served as a political and military cover for the Islamists of Teheran. We suddenly discovered that Teheran had stocked more than 12,000 missiles, of all types and calibers, on our territory and that they had patiently, systematically, organized a suppletive force, with the help of the Syrians, that took over, day after day, all the rooms in the House of Lebanon. Just imagine it : we stock ground-to-ground missiles, Zilzals, on our territory and that the firing of such devices without our knowledge, has the power to spark a regional strategic conflict and, potentially, bring about the annihilation of Lebanon.
We knew that Iran, by means of Hezbollah, was building a veritable Maginot line in the south but it was the pictures of Maroun el-Ras and Bint J’bail that revealed to us the magnitude of these constructions. This amplitude made us understand several things at once : that we were no longer masters of our destiny. That we do not possess the most basic means necessary to reverse the course of this state of things and that those who turned our country into an outpost of their islamic doctrine’s combat against Israel did not have the slightest intention of willingly giving up their hold over us.
The national salvation discussions that concerned the application of Resolution 1559 and which included most of the Lebanese political movements were simply for show. Iran and Syria had not invested billions of dollars on militarizing Lebanon in order to wage their war, simply to give in to the desire of the Lebanese and the international community for them to pack up their hardware and set it up back home.
And then, the indecision, the cowardice, the division and the irresponsible behavior of our leaders are such that they had no effort to make to show their talent. No need to engage a wrestling match with the other political components of the Land of Cedars. The latter showed themselves – and continue to show themselves – to be inconsistent.
Of course, our army, reshaped over the years by the Syrian occupier so it could no longer fulfill its role as protector of the nation, did not have the capacity to tackle the militamen of the Hezb [hezb-Allah : the party of Allah. Translator’s note]. Our army whom it is more dangerous to call upon – because of the explosive equilibrium that constitutes each of its brigades – than to shut up behind locked doors in its barracks. A force that is still largely loyal to its former foreign masters, to the point of being uncontrollable ; to the point of having collaborated with the Iranians to put OUR coastal radar stations at the disposal of their missiles, that almost sunk an Israeli boat off the shores of Beirut. As for the non-Hezbollah elements in the government, they knew nothing of the existence of land-to-sea missiles on our territory… That caused the totally justified destruction of all OUR radar stations by the Hebrews’ army. And even then we are getting off lightly in these goings-on.
It is easy now to whine and gripe, and to play the hypocritical role of victims. We know full well how to get others to pity us and to claim that we are never responsible for the horrors that regularly occur on our soil. Of course, that is nothing but rubbish! The Security Council’s Resolution 1559 – that demanded that OUR government deploy OUR army on OUR sovereign territory, along OUR international border with Israel and that it disarm all the militia on OUR land – was voted on 2 September 2004.
We had two years to put implement this resolution and thus guarantee a peaceful future to our children but we did strictly nothing. Our greatest crime – which was not the only one! – was not that we did not succeed but that we did not attempt or undertake anything. And that was the fault of none else than the pathetic Lebanese politicians.
Our government, from the very moment the Syrian occupier left, let ships and truckloads of arms pour into our country. Without even bothering to look at their cargo. They jeopardized all chances for the rebirth of our country by confusing the Cedar Revolution with the liberation of Beirut. In reality, we had just received the chance – a sort of unhoped-for moratorium – that allowed us to take the future into our own hands, nothing more.
To think that we were not even capable of agreeing to “hang” Émile Lahoud – Al-Assad’s puppet – on Martyrs’ Square and that he is still president of what some insist on calling our republic… There is no need to look any further : we are what we are, that is to say, not much.
All those who assume public and communicational responsibilities in this country are responsible for this catastrophe. Except those of my colleagues, journalists and editors, who are dead, assassinated by the Syrian thugs, because they were clearly less cowardly than those who survived. And Lahoud remained at Baadbé [the president of the Lebanese Republic’s palace. Editor’s note]!
And when I speak of a catastrophe, I do not mean the action accomplished by Israel in response to the aggression against its civilians and its army, which was produced from our soil and that we did strictly nothing to avoid, and for which we are consequently responsible. Any avoiding of this responsibility – some people here do not have the minimal notions of international law necessary to understand! – means that Lebanon, as a state, does not exist.
The hypocrisy goes on : even some editorialists of the respectable L’Orient-le-Jour put Hezbollah’s savagery and that of the Israelis on a par! Shame! Spinelessness! And who are we in this fable? Poor ad æternum victims of the ambitions of others?
Politicians either support this insane idea or keep silent. Those we would expect to speak, to save our image, remain silent like the others. And I am precisely alluding to general Aoun, who could have made a move by proclaiming the truth. Even his enemy, Walid Jumblatt, the Druse leader, has proved to be less… vague.
Lebanon a victim? What a joke!
Before the Israeli attack, Lebanon no longer existed, it was no more than a hologram. At Beirut innocent citizens like myself were forbidden access to certain areas of their own capital. But our police, our army and our judges were also excluded. That was the case, for example, of Hezbollah’s and the Syrians’ command zone in the Haret Hreik quarter (in red on the satellite map). A square measuring a kilometer wide, a capital within the capital, permanently guarded by a Horla army [1], possessing its own institutions, its schools, its crèches, its tribunals, its radio, its television and, above all… its government. A “government” that, alone decided, in the place of the figureheads of the Lebanese government – in which Hezbollah also had its ministers! – to attack a neighboring state, with which we had no substantial or grounded quarrel, and to plunge US into a bloody conflict. And if attacking a sovereign nation on its territory, assassinating eight of its soldiers, kidnapping two others and, simultaneously, launching missiles on nine of its towns does not constitute a casus belli, the latter juridical principle will seriously need revising.
Thus almost all of these cowardly politicians, including numerous shiah leaders and religious personalities themselves, are blessing each bomb that falls from a Jewish F-16 turning the insult to our sovereignty that was Haret Hreik, right in the heart of Beirut, into a lunar landscape. Without the Israelis, how could we have received another chance – that we in no way deserve! – to rebuild our country?
Each Irano-Syrian fort that Jerusalem destroys, each islamic fighter they eliminate, and Lebanon proportionally starts to live again! Once again, the soldiers of Israel are doing our work. Once again, like in 1982, we are watching – cowardly, lying low, despicable, and insulting them to boot – their heroic sacrifice that allows us to keep hoping. To not be swallowed up in the bowels of the earth. Because, of course, by dint of not giving a damn for southern Lebanon, of letting foreigners take hold of the privileges that belong to us, we no longer had the ability to recover our independence and sovereignty. If, at the end of this war, the Lebanese army retakes control over its territory and gets rid of the state within a state – that tried to suffocate the latter –, it will only be thanks to Tsahal [the Israeli Defense Forces. Translator’s note], and that, all these faint-hearted politicians, from the crook Fouad Siniora, to Saad Hariri, the son of Lebanon’s plunderer, and general Aoun all know perfectly well.
As for the destruction caused by the Israelis… that is another imposture : look at the satellite map! I have situated, as best I could, BUT IN THEIR CORRECT PROPORTIONS, the parts of my capital that have been destroyed by Israel. They are Haret Hreik – in its totality – and the dwellings of Hezbollah’s leaders, situated in the large Shi’a suburb of Dayaa (as they spell it) and that I have circled in blue.
In addition to these two zones, Tsahal has exploded a nine-storied building that housed Hezbollah’s command, in Beirut’s city center, above and slightly to the left (to the north west) of Haret Hreik on the map. It was Nasrallah’s “perch” inside the city, whereby he asserted his presence and domination over us. A depot of Syrian arms in the port, two army radars that the Shiite officers had put at the Hezb’s disposal, and a truck suspected of transporting arms, in the Christian quarter of Ashrafieh.
Moreover the road and airport infrastructures were put out of working order : they served to provide Hezbollah with arms and munitions. Apart from that, Tsahal has neither hit nor deteriorated anything, and all those who speak of the “destruction of Beirut” are either liars, Iranians, anti-Semites or absent. Even the houses situated one alley’s distance from the targets I mentioned have not been hit, they have not even suffered a scratch; on contemplating these results of this work you understand the meaning of the concept “surgical strikes” and you can admire the dexterity of the Jewish pilots.
Beirut, all the rest of Beirut, 95% of Beirut, lives and breathes better than a fortnight ago. All those who have not sided with terrorism know they have strictly nothing to fear from the Israeli planes, on the contrary! One example: last night the restaurant where I went to eat was jammed full and I had to wait until 9:30 pm to get a table. Everyone was smiling, relaxed, but no one filmed them: a strange destruction of Beirut, is it not?
Of course, there are some 500,000 refugees from the south who are experiencing a veritable tragedy and who are not smiling. But Jean [Tsadik. Editor’s note], who has his eyes fixed on Kfar Kileh, and from whom I have learned to believe each word he says, assures me that practically all the houses of the aforesaid refugees are intact. So they will be able to come back as soon as Hezbollah is vanquished.
The defeat of the Shi’a fundamentalists of Iranian allegiance is imminent. The figures communicated by Nasrallah’s minions and by the Lebanese Red-Cross are deceiving: firstly, of the 400 dead declared by Lebanon, only 150 are real collateral civilian victims of the war, the others were militiamen without uniform serving Iran. The photographic report “Les Civils des bilans libanais” made by Stéphane Juffa for our agency constitutes, to this day, the unique tangible evidence of this gigantic morbid manipulation. Which makes this document eminently important.
Moreover, Hassan Nasrallah’s organization has not lost 200 combatants, as Tsahal claims. This figure only concerns the combats taking place on the border and even then the Israelis underestimate it, for a reason that escapes me, by about a hundred militiamen eliminated. The real count of Hezbollah’s casualties, that includes those dead in Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, Baalbek and their other camps, rocket and missile launchers and arms and munition depots amounts to 1,100 supplementary Hezbollah militiamen who have definitively ceased to terrorize and humiliate my country.
Like the overwhelming majority of Lebanese, I pray that no one puts an end to the Israeli attack before it finishes shattering the terrorists. I pray that the Hebrew soldiers will penetrate all the hidden recesses of southern Lebanon and will hunt out, in our stead, the vermin that has taken root there. Like the overwhelming majority of Lebanese, I have put the champagne ready in the refrigerator to celebrate the Israeli victory.
But contrary to them – and to paraphrase Michel Sardou [a French singer. Translator’s note] –, I recognize that they are also fighting for our liberty, another battle “where you were not present”! And in the name of my people, I wish to express my infinite gratitude to the relatives of the Israeli victims – civilian and military – whose loved ones have fallen so that I can live standing upright in my identity. They should know that I weep with them.
As for the pathetic clique that thrives at the head of my country, it is time for them to understand that after this war, after our natural allies have rid us of those who are hindering us from rebuilding a nation, a cease-fire or an armistice will not suffice. To ensure the future of Lebanon, it is time to make peace with those we have no reason to go to war against. In fact, only peace will ensure peace. Someone must tell them because in this country we have not learnt what a truism is.
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Feel free to discuss any point of the article on the comments section. I do not know the author, but I think it would be interesting to debate the ideas he expressed.

More Buns..

2006-08-13T23:01:00.000Z

Back Due To Popularity: Justin Nikola!

2006-08-13T17:06:00.000Z

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Oh My God! Talking Cats!!!

2006-08-13T17:00:00.000Z

Black & White Beauties...

2006-08-10T20:47:00.000Z

Challange This!

2006-08-10T20:45:00.000Z

4th of July Buns!

2006-08-10T01:41:00.000Z

I just love nice buns; It's such a turn on!

It's official!

2006-08-09T21:35:00.000Z

Gavin & I have been now dating for over 3 weeks and we decided that it's time to call the cat by it's proper name: we're now officially boyfriends! I know, I know, some pruds would say it's too soon to tell, bla bla, but I wanted it from day 1; and Gav needed more time. He says he is 'head over hills' and he adores me and like me and...well, the big 'L' word is not there yet, but it is certainly lurking somewhere...

By the way - he now knows about my blog. He wasn't sure at first it's a good thing, but he saw it's more or less harmless [although he nearly had a fit when I let him read about our first [sexy] date!]. He was amused by the first part, when I was telling about how we met. And he laughed at his 'blog nickname' "Gavin". I asked him if I can use his real name, but he declined, saying it was 'to close to comfort'. well!

P.S. i have been asked about this and here is the answer: This is NOT my boyfriend!! It's just an illustration for demonstration!! my boyfriend is MUCH better looking then this guy!! [Is that OK, hon?]

Beautiful: Italian Actor Raoul Bova

2006-08-09T21:30:00.000Z

'Cinema Paradiso' [my all-time favourite film] & 'Queer As Folk' meet in this wonderful clip

2006-08-06T22:09:00.000Z

OK Go - Here It Goes Again [I am really getting into these brilliant video's from YouTube!]

2006-08-06T21:21:00.000Z

America Got Talent: 'Quick Change' - A-M-A-Z-I-N-G MAGIC!!! enjoy!!!

2006-08-05T15:34:00.000Z

Are We Gay? Brilliant 'MAD TV' Clip - Watch & Laugh!

2006-08-05T13:26:00.000Z

After Workout

2006-08-04T17:11:00.000Z

Wet, Wet, Wet...

2006-08-04T17:00:00.000Z

Evolution of Dance: Best YouTube Video Ever!

2006-08-03T19:35:00.000Z

..and my all time favourite. Judson Laipply is great; check out his site "Life Is Change"

STOP THE WAR?

2006-08-03T17:17:00.000Z

A friend send me this link and I have to say I was surprised to see it. To hear such views does not come very often. I hope you will watch it and please feel free to comment on it. The related link is here

Summertime

2006-08-02T20:24:00.000Z

Tall, Dark & Handsome...

2006-08-02T20:21:00.001Z

Adam & Adam

2006-07-31T18:55:00.000Z

Someone I have always hated: Mel Gibson Finally Exposed For What He Really Is!

2006-07-30T02:35:00.000Z

I have always disliked this guy. I really don't know why - it was always a gut feeling. He is not only a very bad actor; he also looks very stupid to me. As if there is nothing but void, space, behind his 'beautiful' green eyes.
And now I really hate his guts. Just have a close look at our friends at TMZ.com wrote about the recent arrest of Mr Gibson in Malibu:

Gibson's Anti-Semitic Tirade -- Alleged Cover Up

Posted Jul 28th 2006 9:15PM by TMZ Staff
Filed under: Celebrity Justice

EXCLUSIVE: MEL GIBSON TMZ has learned that Mel Gibson went on a rampage when he was arrested Friday on suspicion of drunk driving, hurling religious epithets. TMZ has also learned that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's department had the initial report doctored to keep the real story under wraps.

TMZ has four pages of the original report prepared by the arresting officer in the case, L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy James Mee. According to the report, Gibson became agitated after he was stopped on Pacific Coast Highway and told he was to be detained for drunk driving Friday morning in Malibu. The actor began swearing uncontrollably. Gibson repeatedly said, "My life is f****d." Law enforcement sources say the deputy, worried that Gibson might become violent, told the actor that he was supposed to cuff him but would not, as long as Gibson cooperated. As the two stood next to the hood of the patrol car, the deputy asked Gibson to get inside. Deputy Mee then walked over to the passenger door and opened it. The report says Gibson then said, "I'm not going to get in your car," and bolted to his car. The deputy quickly subdued Gibson, cuffed him and put him inside the patrol car.

TMZ has learned that Deputy Mee audiotaped the entire exchange between himself and Gibson, from the time of the traffic stop to the time Gibson was put in the patrol car, and that the tape fully corroborates the written report.

Once inside the car, a source directly connected with the case says Gibson began banging himself against the seat. The report says Gibson told the deputy, "You mother f****r. I'm going to f*** you." The report also says "Gibson almost continually [sic] threatened me saying he 'owns Malibu' and will spend all of his money to 'get even' with me."

The report says Gibson then launched into a barrage of anti-Semitic statements: "F*****g Jews... The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world." Gibson then asked the deputy, "Are you a Jew?"

The deputy became alarmed as Gibson's tirade escalated, and called ahead for a sergeant to meet them when they arrived at the station. When they arrived, a sergeant began videotaping Gibson, who noticed the camera and then said, "What the f*** do you think you're doing?"
A law enforcement source says Gibson then noticed another female sergeant and yelled, "What do you think you're looking at, sugar tits?"

We're told Gibson took two blood alcohol tests, which were videotaped, and continued saying how "f****d" he was and how he was going to "f***" Deputy Mee.

Gibson was put in a cell with handcuffs on. He said he needed to urinate, and after a few minutes tried manipulating his hands to unzip his pants. Sources say Deputy Mee thought Gibson was going to urinate on the floor of the booking cell and asked someone to take Gibson to the bathroom.

After leaving the bathroom, Gibson then demanded to make a phone call. He was taken to a pay phone and, when he didn't get a dial tone, we're told Gibson threw the receiver against the phone. Deputy Mee then warned Gibson that if he damaged the phone he could be charged with felony vandalism. We're told Gibson was then asked, and refused, to sign the necessary paperwork and was thrown in a detox cell.

Deputy Mee then wrote an eight-page report detailing Gibson's rampage and comments. Sources say the sergeant on duty felt it was too "inflammatory." A lieutenant and captain then got involved and calls were made to Sheriff's headquarters. Sources say Mee was told Gibson's comments would incite a lot of "Jewish hatred," that the situation in Israel was "way too inflammatory." It was mentioned several times that Gibson, who wrote, directed, and produced 2004's "The Passion of the Christ," had incited "anti-Jewish sentiment" and "For a drunk driving arrest, is this really worth all that?"

We're told Deputy Mee was then ordered to write another report, leaving out the incendiary comments and conduct. Sources say Deputy Mee was told the sanitized report would eventually end up in the media and that he could write a supplemental report that contained the redacted information -- a report that would be locked in the watch commander's safe.

Initially, a Sheriff's official told TMZ the arrest occurred "without incident." On Friday night, Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore told TMZ: "The L.A. County Sheriff's Department investigation into the arrest of Mr. Gibson on suspicion of driving under the influence will be complete and will contain every factual piece of evidence. Nothing will be sanitized. There was absolutely no favoritism shown to this suspect or any other. When this file is presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney, it will contain everything. Nothing will be left out."

Click to see portions of the original report

Click to hear audio & written comments from readers about the news

On Saturday, Gibson released the following statement:

"After drinking alcohol on Thursday night, I did a number of things that were very wrong and for which I am ashamed. I drove a car when I should not have, and was stopped by the LA County Sheriffs. The arresting officer was just doing his job and I feel fortunate that I was apprehended before I caused injury to any other person. I acted like a person completely out of control when I was arrested, and said things that I do not believe to be true and which are despicable. I am deeply ashamed of everything I said. Also, I take this opportunity to apologize to the deputies involved for my belligerent behavior. They have always been there for me in my community and indeed probably saved me from myself. I disgraced myself and my family with my behavior and for that I am truly sorry. I have battled with the disease of alcoholism for all of my adult life and profoundly regret my horrific relapse. I apologize for any behavior unbecoming of me in my inebriated state and have already taken necessary steps to ensure my return to health."

Harry Potter goes naked!

2006-07-28T11:52:00.000Z

Oh no! Really there are some people I do not want to see naked and Daniel Radcliffe is one of them; Not that he is bad looking. But it would be like seeing Melissa Gilbert [Little House ...] naked! Honestly, why does he needs it?!?!??!?! gosh, I'm upset. Really there is no need to see him naked; there are enough porn boys in this world, Please - Leave this TWINK ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From today's NY Post:

HOTTER THAN POTTER

By MICHAEL RIEDEL

July 27, 2006 -- HARRY POTTER is going to be waving his other wand.

Daniel Radcliffe, the 17-year-old star of the hugely popular "Harry Potter" movies, will play the role of an emotionally disturbed boy who takes off his clothes and blinds horses in a London revival of Peter Shaffer's drama "Equus," The Post has learned.
The production is scheduled to open in the West End in January.
Richard Griffiths, known to millions of Harry Potter fans as nasty Uncle Vernon, has been asked to co-star as the psychiatrist who tries to save the boy, a production source said.
Griffiths won a Tony Award last month for his performance in the hit Broadway play "The History Boys."
Griffiths, who declined comment for this article, was with Radcliffe last week, shooting the fifth installment of the Harry Potter series, "Order of the Phoenix."
In an interview with The Post shortly before "The History Boys" opened, Griffiths wondered how Radcliffe and the other young "Harry Potter" stars would fare as the movies got darker and more complex.
"Massive acting demands are going to be made on them," he said. "And the question is: Will they have the emotional technique to do it?"
"Equus" - an intense and disturbing drama - will certainly make huge acting demands on Radcliffe, who has never acted on stage.
A modern classic, it deals with the complex question of how a conservative, well-ordered society deals with a brutal but passionate act.
The play first opened on Broadway in 1974, with Anthony Hopkins as the psychiatrist and Peter Firth as the troubled boy.
It won the Tony Award for Best Play in 1975, and ran 1,200 performances, making it one of the most successful Broadway dramas of all time.

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE...

2006-07-27T23:16:00.000Z

Relationship: Yes or No?

2006-07-27T22:02:00.000Z

So I have been seeing my new future[?] boyfriend Gavin for almost a week now. I spend Tuesday & Wednesday nights at his place; and it was great. Gavin himself seems to open up more towards me and we really hit it off on a mental, as well as physical level. He is truly a great guy; I adore him - always have - and I said so to him. He returned the compliment which made me 'shoot to the skies'...
Gavin has only had 2 serious boyfriends. Once when he was 19 - obviously puppy love to his fellow student in uni; I saw the photo's - really hunky guy. even blonder then Gav. Simon was a rower in uni team [you can imagine how tall & fit this guy is]. The relationship ended when Simon left UK for America in pursuit of a law career. Gavin was heartbroken at the time, after 2-year relationships, and it took him a good year to recover.
Then it was Jason. Now Jason was Gavin's age, and they lasted 2.5 years. Gavin told me he was glad to see the back of him in the end because he discovered Jason was cheating on him the whole time! while Gavin was seriously in love with him. Jason, I'm afraid, was another striking hotty [again, I saw the photo's], with light-honey hair and cat-green eyes - goodness. How can anyone resist him; I was actually impressed with Gav's taste in men. He showed me other photo's of other boys he had some 'flings' with, and you can build a modelling agency around Gav's ex-partners/boyfriends; I told him so and he laughed. He did say that when he was a bit younger he went more for the looks, only to find out that these guys were not quite up to measure. I then said: 'Ah, I understand I will be in the B-category then...' we laughed again.
But he knew what I was talking about. He promised me that in the last 18 months or so he has changed a lot, and he is seriously looking for a strong-lasting relationship. I agreed with him on that, saying that I have not been with someone serious in the last 2.5 years! because I was getting desperate. He nodded, and said he understands it's hard to find someone suitable.
Well, we both agreed to give it a go, and to 'take is slowly', so I am not counting my chickens yet with everything regarding Gav. I want him for a partner. I am saying it out load, and I told him so. but he needs more time to connect, although he admits that so far - so good. We are starting to bond in more then one way, sharing thoughts, experiences and feelings. Seeing were we meet - and where we do not; It's a long and hard process - we both have been there before - but I hope I will have some good news soon.
Gav will come over tomorrow after work to my place and will stay the whole weekend with me - yippy! I am so happy. When I am with him I simply can not leave him in peace - I must touch him at all times! That worries me a bit, because hard experience showed me that guys do not like too-clingy boyfriends. But I have to say that Gav has been very good in that front; I have asked him at least 4 times if this is ok by him, as I do not want to disturb him in any way; he said it's quite ok and he enjoys the attention [yes!]; He likes his b/f to be - on certain levels - the driving force, the initiators, -and that's exactly what I am normally. Please do not get me wrong - Gavin is not passive at all; no. But he is a very easy going, laid back kind'a guy.
[more to follow]

Dirty Boys....Yam!

2006-07-27T21:56:00.000Z

GEORGE MICHAEL STORY: THE FIGHTBACK!

2006-07-27T20:42:00.000Z

Boys enjoying the Sea & Sun

2006-07-24T23:00:00.000Z

EXPOSED: GEORGE MICHAEL'S SEX SHAME [News Of The World Reports]

2006-07-24T21:25:00.000Z

I am so sorry for him; If only he was less rich then it would have never happen. It's all that money, you see. If some people have too much of it, and they don't a family/children to think about, they get bored. Really BORED. even though he has a stunning boyfriend, look what he is doing! What a freekin' shame!

MEGA-RICH pop superstar George Michael this week sank to new levels of depravity trawling for illegal gay sex thrills in a London park. News of the World investigators caught the singer red-handed and red-faced as he emerged from the bushes after cavorting with a pot-bellied, 58-year-old, jobless van driver. When challenged George, 43, was wild-eyed and trembling. Trying to hide his face under a baseball cap, he screamed: "I don't believe it! F*** off! If you put those pictures in the paper I'll sue!"

Minutes earlier the one-time heart-throb had been lurking in the shadows at the notorious homosexual pick-up spot on Hampstead Heath. George is a man with the world at his feet. He's on the brink of a lucrative 50-concert comeback tour, which sold out in half an hour. Yet he ignored all the risks and dangers to pull seedy Norman Kirtland. The pair kissed and groped each other before going even further. It was all in a public place and totally illegal — just like the day in 1998 when George flashed at an undercover cop in a California park toilet. After the shock of being confronted by us, George stumbled to his flash Mercedes coupe, retrieved his keys from their hiding place on top of the rear wheel and roared off into the night — back to his world of showbiz, celebs and glitz.

Meanwhile his new buddy Kirtland crept from the undergrowth looking sheepish and rushed to his Ford Transit van. As he opened the door a grubby, stained mattress was clearly visible in the back. We later tracked him to his home 60 miles away—a squalid flat in Brighton, East Sussex. ooking gross and dishevelled, Kirtland answered the door naked — pulling on grimy shorts as he invited us in. The contrast with George Michael's opulent, high-roller rock lifestyle was stark. George, whose family is Greek-Cypriot, has amassed a £70million fortune from sales of records including I Want Your Sex and Careless Whisper. He owns a £5million London town house and a £4million Beverly Hills mansion. Kirtland's dingy place just off Brighton seafront, was littered with rubbish, dirty crockery and filthy laundry. His only companion is a 20-year-old cat.

He told us: "I don't even like George Michael. And I didn't recognise him immediately. He sort of came up and got close. He looked kind of brown so I said to him, ‘You're not totally English, are you?' "I told him I'd come all the way up from Brighton and he said, ‘What? Isn't Brighton good enough for this sort of thing?' I told him it's highly dangerous at 2am. You'd get your throat cut. He told me I could contact him on the Gaydar website and we just started kissing. He did it very well. That was one of his major points. Then it was fondling and mutual pleasuring. It wasn't full sex but it was fantastic."

Kirtland's confession then took a bizarre twist as he bragged: "There's a secret that I have which no one knows about. It's a personal thing. "Most people pull away from it. But George actually seemed to respond. When we'd finished he said, ‘I've got to go. I've got to go somewhere and chill out.' And that was that. OK, I admit I was there for sex. But I'm astonished a man as famous as George should even think about doing it. It's potentially so dangerous."

George's night of shame began just after midnight on Tuesday when he took a short drive from his Highgate house to the Hampstead home of long-term lover Kenny Goss. Five minutes later he drove to the nearby heath and spent two hours prowling around before hooking up with Kirtland. When confronted by our team, a shaken George desperately tried to justify his sordid secret quest for cheap, risky thrills, which friends fear is spiralling out of control and threatening his destruction. In a sweat, the ashen-faced singer declared: "Are you gay? No? Then f*** off! This is my culture!" Then he claimed: "I'm not doing anything illegal. The police don't even come up here any more. "I'm a free man, I can do whatever I want. I'm not harming anyone."

But George's worried pals say the former Wham! frontman is the one being harmed. After the California cottaging scandal, George escaped a six-month jail term but was sentenced to community service plus sex therapy to curb his habits. It obviously hasn't worked. In February this year he was cautioned by police for possessing cannabis after being found slumped in his car by London's Hyde Park Corner at 1.50am. Weeks later we snapped him driving erratically and he appeared to fall asleep at traffic lights.

One friend said last night: "We're really concerned. It's long been known he's a heavy cannabis user but we're beginning to fear the pot may have affected his mind. He's lost his judgment. He must seek professional help or things could end very badly for him. "He's just asking for serious trouble. One day he'll be attacked in one of these dodgy late-night encounters. "It's so sad to see a talented guy wasting himself like this."

Friday Evening: My Date with Gavin [part 2]

2006-07-23T16:15:00.000Z

WARNING: SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONTENT IN THIS BLOG ENTRY

Gavin & I set up to meet in town @ 8pm. Again, we met at Old Compton [so predictable] and when I saw him I was really getting exciting; He was very well dressed - like a proper date, and it was obvious he took care about our meeting tonight; But here's the rub: we both were dressed in all-black [..] - we didn't plan it; it just happend; and we both noticed it and giggled about it - good start to a 'date'.

I have to say I also dislike the term 'date'. It's so pressing. And little Gav also looked a bit pressed, so I quickly suggested a quick drink before dinner; and he agreed. At that point I was just thinking: 'my God, this guy is beautiful', and he was that night. The all black suited him so well; his blond hair, blue eyes and even tan were even more noticeable. I admit that I am a little touchy-feely, I like to touch - gently - my friends, boyfriends, on the back; It's the 'manly' part of me I guess. But Gavin didn't object at all when I did it as we were walking towards the pub. I kept my hand there for a little while, and he seem to have relaxed a bit; We had that drink and the conversation went very well. We were laughing and reminiscing about old stuff from our previous company [Gavin also left it a year after]. We gossiped a bit about people we know and he actually told me about another guy - John F. - who apparently was also gay and we really did not know! I was surprised, because that John had 2 girlfriends while I we were working together, and next thing you know: he is dating a guy! You never know, do you...

At around 8.45 we were making our way to China Town; We both like Chinese food and we decided to give it go. But the whole time I was thinking 'gees, I'll gladly skip food and go straight to bed with him...' and the way he looked at me made me think he was thinking the very same thing...He was looking at me as if 'ok, ok, relax, you'll get your piece of flesh tonight..' - which I found really encouraging ;-)

We ate and we had a wonderful evening. After dinner we went for coffee, and at around 11pm I suggested that he would come around to my place; I live in Harrow - which is in zone 5 in London, that means quite a way from the centre - but still considered to be London. Gavin lives in High Wycombe - which is even further out. So it was natural that Gavin said 'yes' providing he would be able to leave the next day before 11am.

We took the train and at midnight reached my place. Even before we got to the front door I just couldn't resist my urge and grabbed him, pulling him towards me - firmly, but gently - and kissed him on the lips once; He was a little surprised from my sudden move, but then he basically went along with it and we had our first juicy kiss just in front of my home; The street was very silent, and I felt safe enough to go with it; His lips we tender, a bit moist and the kiss was wonderful; He didn't resist me at all when I put my hand on his crouch, fondling his dick.

He just let me do what ever I wanted...It was so sexy for me, as I am normally the type of guy that 'take charge' of the situation. It was great.
We finally entered the house and went straight to the 2nd floor, into my room; I asked whether he would like to freshen up and he said yes, so while he was there I went down to the kitchen and got us some wine [as if we didn't have enough drinks that night!]. When I got back I was surprised to find him on my bed, with only his Calvin Klein black undies on. Wow! what a sight.

I went to freshen up myself and also undressed. We didn't start sex right away; we just lay there, with some wine, holding each other and kissing, touching and very gently making out; It was wonderful, as if our minds were totally in synch!

We did it for a while and then I touched his boner more decisively; I stroked it through his undies, and he touched mine for the first time; We continued kissing very passionately throughout; His lips & tongue tasted so sweet, I kept pushing my tongue in and out and he responded very well. I moved my hand and now I was stroking his bubble-but. If there is one thing I like to do to a guy is fingering him; I gently moved my hand under his undies, and now I was stroking his buthole, ever so gently.

He granted; I saw it as encouragement and pushed my finger up slightly, starting to play with his hole; he granted even more, opening his eyes and looking straight into mine; it was so tantalising! I pushed it further, all the way, and played with it while kissing him; he moaned and twisted, and was obviously enjoying the moment. He suddenly started kissing my neck, slowly going down on me. I knew what he was after! and I let him do it; he quickly removed my undies, and holding my boner in his hand, licking it slowly, as if it was a lolly. I continued with my finger up his arse, and while he was blowing me he was also moaning in pain and pleasure...I also removed his undies, and we went 69. he was on top of me, and I have to say the guy knew how to blow - I had to stop him at one point fearing I was about to cum too quickly; I asked him to lay on his stomach, while I was rimming him; he moaned again, out of pleasure, and I shoved my tongue as much as I could up his arse. At this point I open the drawer, and took the condom out. He turned his head to see what I was up to, and nodded; He knew he was getting it tonight. He said: "Well big boy, you have been waiting 3 years for this..." we both laughed as I put the condom on. My dick is average size - about 8" - but it is quite thick. I never measured, but I was told by many guys they simply could not handle blowing me deep or getting up the arse too deep; Happily, Gavin was able to do both. I pressed my body towards him and directed my dick into his beautiful pink buthole. I love naturally smooth boys, and Gavin was classical - almost no hair what so ever - he didn't even have to shave the place; it was ready & willing. I was thrusting on and on and he moaned even loader; he turned his head and we kissed while I was fucking him. I turned him over and started fucking him again; we kissed and after a while I felt I could not hold the pressure of 3-years [...] and came inside him; I blew him and he came on my face..He was shocked when I then took his wet dick and sucked him again, he was moaning and groaning away..I 'cleaned' him up. We kissed passionatley again, hugging quite close and quite wet for a while, talking quietly to each other; Then we did it all again...After that we showered and went to bed.

it was amazing. I am in great danger of falling hard on this guy if I am not careful. We went to sleep in each other's arms, and in the morning - we didn't wake up before 9am - I told him so; I am a rather plain, blunt person when it comes to expressing feelings. I told him last night was great and I do not want it to end, and asked him his thoughts. He agreed! He said he regrets now he had not agree to date me 3 years ago, and maybe it was just timing, I suggested? He agreed that there might be some truth in that. We didn't see each other on Saturday but today he came round in the morning and we had another session of great sex, love making and intimate talks. It was wonderful. We agreed that we are very well suited - looking wise as well as in mind; He stayed all day in my place and we ate, set in the garden and went to Harrow Town centre [St. Anne's & St. George's] for some ice cream. What a great day! We agreed to meet again this week. Oh, Love, come heather!

The Heatwave continues in London...

2006-07-22T16:47:00.000Z

...and I dream of the great blue sea! I would give my right arm to be by the sea now; Thought of going to Btighton [with Gavin!] but he needed to go to his mom. Oh well! but we are meeting tomorrow and then..we'll see!

Friday Evening: My Date with Gavin [part 1]

2006-07-22T14:51:00.000Z

OK. It's now time to tell you how my date with Gavin [not his real name, but it's start with "G" non the less]. Gavin is 27-year-old, and I know him ever since we worked togther in the same company a couple of years back. I tried my luck with him before but he was really at that time into much younger guys around his age or less. That's ok, I was not upset, only a bit disappointed that a 31-year-old is already considered to be 'over the hill' & 'past it'. But I have never forgotten him.

About 4 weeks ago - during the time of the Football World Cup - I was walking along with my old buddy Rey in Old Compton Street [that's the gayest street in London, full of gay cafe's, restaurants & clubs]. As I was walking towards 'Bar Italia' who do I see? Gavin! Well I was a little excited I must admit, because I have not seen him since Christmas 2004 when I was leaving my old job. He actually looked even hotter then I remembered, his hair slightly longer [I love longer hair, especially with blond guys; I know it's not very gay of me to like long hair. But I have already discussed this matter in my other blog entry Thoughts about Gay Life and Gay Attitudes] Anyway I'm disgracing. So Gavin looked really hot that day, wearing short sleeve white T-shirt with simple low-cut jeans; he looked as if he just came from holiday because he was nicely tanned - not too much, just about right. I felt that old emotion rising up [!] again...Gavin is not only a hot blond guy with perfect swimmer body, he is also a charming human being, what we like to call in old England 'Old School'. He is from the counties, nice middle class family which explains his genuine mannerism towards everyone he meets. Obviously, as you can suspect from my description that Gavin is very-very popular guy with everyone. So I was just one of a long-long list of potential suitors. Perhaps I was aiming higher then I should? don't know. But he is really cute with a big "C" because it's much more then just his great looks.

He always liked me he said [later, I'll come to it]; But he thought I was a 'lousy-goosy'!! Well, I must say!! We were close at work, but never really bonded beyond, mainly due to him.

Gavin stopped in the middle of the street as our eyes met; and he immediately gave a big smile and came towards me. I smiled back, and gave him a warm hug, introducing him to my friend Rey; The way Rey was looking at him I said to myself "Oh No!" because Rey is darken haired, 29-year-old hotty [we had a little number about 6 years ago, but since then became real good buddies]. Rey was obviously sizing Gavin up; and so was Gavin. "I'm screwed!", I thought. But we started talking and decided to spend sometime together; We did sit at Bar Italia for coffee; While we were talking I made sure to look at Gavin in the most explicit way - yeh! the famous gay 'LOOK' which I hate so much! - but this time I said to myself I just MUST give it another go; I fancied him terribly for over 3.5 years, since I first met him.

Now, you have to understand that I am a reasonably good looking guy; I get more offers then give them out, despite of my 'advancing' age of 33 years..
But Gavin was always the 'one who got away'; guys in the same situation will probably understand what I am talking about. So we were sitting there chatting & catching up; And for the life me I thought I saw him looking at me the same way; Rey, who noticed that, started to feel a bit pissed off after a while, although we were not excluding him or something; On the contrary, we tried to make him part of the conversation as much as possible. He relaxed a bit, but it was clear that in general he was not too happy of the situation. After about an hour, I suggested that Rey & I had some 'places to go' and would Gaving mind if I was to contact him. Gavin said 'no, not at all!' and we exchanged phones.

About a week after that day, I rang Gavin to see how he was. To my amazement he said "..and here I was thinking you have forgotten me.." I can not describe in words the power of the sentiment that I felt that moment; me? forgetting him?.... I was stuck for words for a second. "Gavin", I then said, "If I recall it was you who 'forgot' me..." and immediately laughed, so not to dumper the moment. Gavin understood, and laughed. [man, I had such a boner that minute!]. Well, we spoke for a while, and then I said "So Gavin, anyone interesting in your life at the moment?" [I wanted to asked him that in the coffee house but I didn't have the nerve. also Rey was there, and...]. Gavin stopped for a second, and said; "No, not really; not for a while now". I asked "how come? stunning guy like you?", we laughed, and he replied "well it's been coming and going for a while, but as I am getting older [!] my taste is changing and I find that I am not more keen to meet guys who are slightly older then myself.." I chocked! "Are you trying to tease me, Gav?" I asked. "No. really. I am now 27-years-old, and it's not 23-year-old anymore..It's different. I feel it". So now I have decided to be more brazing and asked "So I have a chance with you now, or is it still too late.." we both giggled. He said: "I saw you the other day, and strangely you seemed even better looking then I remembered..[here's looking at you, kid!] I don't what it is, but yes - Lets meet up and see what happens...". Really, I almost had tears that moment. but I kept it cool. "OK," I said, "Great idea; lets meet up!". Then came the problem of WHEN, as we were both tied down for work and other commitments, so we decided on Friday 21st. [more to follow..]

Sport: This is the way to play Football!

2006-07-22T12:31:00.000Z

These are the wonderful boys & men of the Spanish Football Club Deportivo Logroñés 'wearing' their club colours red & white stripes; Brave boys!

Karina Lombard: My New Favourite Leading Lady

2006-07-21T14:36:00.000Z

Karina Lombard is a very beautiful actress who's recent roles include 'The L Word' & 'The 4400'; Karina is not only beautiful, she is one of those actresses who has a special charisma, charm & lady behaviour. She is obviously very intelligent - something that I particularly like in women [& men, I should add].Born in Tahiti, 21st January 1969, Karina moved to Spain at an early age with her father. Karina is Lakota Sioux Indian [mother] & Swiss-Russian-Italian [father], and this mix shows very well in her unique beauty. After attending a number of private boarding schools and living throughout Europe where she became fluent Spanish, English, Italian, French, and German, Karina relocated to New York where she began modeling, dancing and acting.

If you have a chance to watch any of these shows - especially 'The 4400'; one of the best shows on TV today - please do. I know I'm In love!...More about Karine in her own site: Karina's World

Boys in Orange: Weekend Delight

2006-07-21T13:33:00.000Z

Kyle XY: new show on ABC

2006-07-20T19:48:00.000Z

I really like this show. It's sci-fi for teens, and it is very cute indeed. If you get the chance to get it watch it - you will not be disappointed!

KYLE XY follows a mysterious boy who looks like a teenager, but otherwise appears to be a newborn. The Trager family takes him in as one of their own.

Pets! Cats or Dogs? Which are you?....

2006-07-20T18:34:00.000Z

Heatwave! The hottest day since 1911 in London

2006-07-19T15:29:00.003Z

Thoughts about Gay Life and Gay Attitudes

2006-07-18T18:09:00.000Z

Today I would like to raise an issue which has bothered me for many years now: gay men and their attitudes. Specifically today: gay grooming attitudes, and it's consequences.
Well, I have to say that since I came out - about 15 years ago [I was 18] I felt that I have been trusted into a whirlwind of 'trying to adjust myself' into 'what gay guy should look like'. Well, frankly I was fed up with it very quickly. because where does it ends?.. I mean, we start with our hair - which apparently need to be either 'marine-short' or bold where the case maybe, continue with our pubic hair [ok; here I must say we need it sometimes with very hairy men..] - and finishing with cosmetic surgeries. Honestly!
I feel it is high time for the 'typical gay mould' type to vanish from this planet. It is so annoying to go to a club, or watching a gay film [or gay porn!] and to see all these guys look exactly the same!! This is so ridiculous! I am really starting to believe there is a 'secret society book' which someone hands out to all young gay men telling them exactly how to look, how to groom, what to ware and even how to act. It is truly sad.
Gay people always say that straight people are contrived, they live in there 'boxes' doing the same things, thinking the same ext, but are we not to be blamed for the same things? Are we not equally guilty is adjusting ourselves to what the 'gay society' wants - or else, find ourselves 'out of the loop'? banned, unpopular or unwanted? This notion that all gay men should comply to the same hedonism ideal is so ridiculous, I sometime have to laugh out load when I see those guys [and trust me - there are thousands of them in a big city like London!].Here they are - I can spot them miles away - with their short-over groomed hair, every hair in the right place of course, their tight fashionable T-shirt, that certain strut, showing off the arses to everyone, and! that LOOK! oh my, that gazing look that they give. Gees. honestly I sometime want to puke. They are so typical I could scream. I want to shout: 'Get a life, people! stop spending 50% of your time grooming and shopping for cloths [I actually hate to do it!] and standing in front of your mirror...
Of course, I am not saying that gay men should be dirty. No. There is no bigger turn off then a dirty guy, especially when it comes to sex. Men should be clean; however, sometime I feel it goes overboard and because guys spend so much time grooming they also become different people, less natural. and I guess that is the part I truly dislike. I can't stand artificial men. always 'fluffy', 'needs to be entertained', 'gets bored really quickly' if the conversation is slightly more then just sex, guys, grooming, fashion and celebrities - oh Christ! Give me a break!
The truth of the matter is, that in recent years there is a considerable shift in my taste towards straight guys - something which bothers me deeply. You see, while the gay men have become more and more polarised by their behaviour and attitudes, straight men - especially young straight men - have started to be more groomed then ever before - however, not loosing their attitude much. Maybe they are softer or more aware then they ever were about themselves - which is a very good thing for them, as before they were mostly stupid assholes - in any case, they suddenly seem to be a wonderful alternative for the 'too-gay' attitude, and suddenly they seem to become a viable option! - but, of course, there is that 'elusive' matter of sex..These guys are - mostly! - still into girls [more fool them! ;-]; But that is also changing; Captain Internet to the rescue! Yes, with all the versatility and availability of Porn on the net, it is now quite well known the 'curious' straight men often 'have a glance' at some bi-sexual and even gay porn. And - it has to be said - some of them really find the stuff quite tantalising, and secretly wishing to experiment; So many straight guys are now doing full-fledge gay porn, it is simply unbelievable. How do they do that? it's really fascinating to me; but there you go.
In conclusion, there probably is a good reason why I have been single now for the past 2 years [yes!]. Well, almost. I had my fair share of nice - and semi-nice [lol] guys, but nothing serious. I find it more and more difficult to find the right guy, and I find myself in an unenviable position that I seem to be attracted to the 'new & improved' straight guys - god help us! - and it is really starting to bug me. I hope real gay men - natural, unassuming, broad minded & sexy (!) - are not a dying race..Lets hope for the best.

It would be interesting to read your views in this matter...

In Memoriam: Brian Leo Bianchini 1978-2004

2006-07-17T14:49:00.000Z

Born July 16, 1978 in San Francisco
Commited Suicide on March 16, 2004 in San Francisco

Sunday's boys..

2006-07-16T20:05:00.000Z

Beauty...

2006-07-16T12:48:00.000Z

Beauty and the Beast - in one guy...

2006-07-16T12:04:00.000Z

Jewish Dates: Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman are dating

2006-07-15T19:50:00.000Z

This bit of gossip is a bit old, but still worth seeing: Jake Gyllenhaaaaaal [how many a's here?], nice Jewish boy with the occasional attraction to men [aka: Brokeback Mountain - the most boring gay film ever made; but that's another story] is dating Israeli star Natalie Portman [aka: Star Wars Trilogy]. Natalie has already said she is adamant in fining a Jewish hubby, although it is quite difficult for her as she has to give up so many beautiful male actors in Hollywood because there are not!...[hey! when push comes to shove they can always convert, no?..]. So anyways she tries it out with the hottest Jew-boy in the land, i.e. our Jake.
Personaly speaking they look really cute and very well matched up, but you know Hollywood: there is always something newer and better around the corner...Oh well!
Friends of Jake Gyllenhaal insist that he's tired of dating actresses, but the Brokeback Mountain star just can't seem to quit them! Jake looked like a puppy dog sitting on a stoop in NYC's West Village on May 22, as he waited until his date, Natalie Portman, arrived. With a wide grin, Jake, 25, and Natalie, 24 — whom he surprised with a dozen pink tulips — headed to dinner at The Spotted Pig. The New York Post reports that when they left, she was clutching the flowers — and him!
Star magazine reports Jake Gyllenhaal recently went on a date with Natalie Portman and showed up with a dozen pink tulips before they headed to dinner at The Spotted Pig. This is a huge step up considering his last serious girlfriend was Kirsten Dunst. Pretty much anybody would be a move in the right direction, but to go from Kirsten Dunst to Natalie Portman is like suddenly having a juicy cut of Kobe steak when all you've been eating for the last few years is human feces.

Open Debate: Is SPORT really NEWS?

2006-07-14T19:07:00.000Z

Firstly, I would like to thank 'King of Hate' for raising a very important issue: Is Sport really News? Well I have been thinking about this same question for years and years now. I watch a lot of news on BBC news, Sky news, CNN & FOX news. I also watch from time to time news on some French, German, Italian & Spanish channels just to get their way of looking at things [I speak rather good French & Italian; I 'sort of' understand Spanish & German]. I have to say I was always puzzled by the sheer idiocy of terminating a news broadcast with '...and now we turn to our sports news..' segment. I mean, who gives a toss about which football player is moving to this club or the other, this cricket player this hurt in training, ext.. That is such b**ls! I can slightly understand it when you have a huge event like World Football Cup [although it was also completely OTT this year!] - but on regular days, when the whole world is boiling with mini-wars all over the place? dumb, how stupid can the people who plan the news be?

Today for example: non-stop news from the Middle East war, and then! "..we are going now live to Italy to hear the verdict of the Italian football clubs.." - WHO GIVES A SH***T???
We should say it load and clear: SPORT IS NOT NEWS!If we want to hear about sport we'll move to the sport channel, ok people?

TV: Rescue Me - God! how I hate that bitch!

2006-07-14T15:29:00.000Z

I have now concluded watching all 32 episodes [to date!] of 'Rescue Me' - The FX Channel Fire-fighters drama, and I have to tell you it is one of the best shows I have seen recently. It is very gritty, touches very deeply in all the modern life illnesses: love, hate, revenge, betrayal, friendship, homophobia, racism, drug abuse, alcoholism, Catholic religion - you name it, it's all there, packed into 45minute shows. Denis Leary - The creator & lead actor of the show - is doing a remarkable job as Tommy Gavin, the Irish-American man, struggling to keep his family, his love life & his job at the same time; If you are familiar with the series you will find that Tommy has difficult task at hand. It was just announced that Denis Leary received an Emmy nomination for his role in the show, and quite rightfully so. He has a personal history with Fire-fighters as he does indeed come from a Fire-fighters family [it would be interesting to know how he got into the acting business!]. Well, in 1999 his own cousin & school mate died in a fire blaze; there were part of a 6-men crew who died in that fire. You will notice it is long before 9/11. To commemorate them, Leary founded the "Leary Fire-fighter Foundation". So I guess there is no better then him to write about the life of a New York Fire-fighter...
There's a good deal of very good looking guys in this show, and of ladies too. I attach some photo's of the main lead actors, but there is one that I have to speak out about, and it is Tommy Gavin's estranged wife Janet [played excellently by Andrea Roth - right photo]. My god, I can't remember when I hated a woman that much! This woman [the show character, I mean] is probably the most evil woman I have seen for a very long time on TV. She is truly evil! no jokes here, folks. She really embeds all the worst things a woman & a wife can be: manipulative, traitorous, jealous, conniving, egoistical behaviour, complete disregard for other's feelings and total luck of compassion. All in a sweet-blond rapping. Wow! I don't think that since the famous Livia from 'I, Claudius' back in 1976 BBC show about the Roman Empire [played by the marvellous Sian Philips] have I seen such a truly wicked woman. To be honest, Ms Roth deserves at least an Emmy nomination as well for this 'she-devil' portrayal of Janet Gavin.
'Rescue Me' has also a lot of comical moments; It is sometime truly hilarious to see these guys at work and private lives; If you hadn't watched yet - please do so, it's a great TV show!

'Rescue Me' is currently into it's 3rd season on FX channel in USA

Porn Browser Heatseek Launches (yeah, porn browser)

2006-07-14T13:43:00.000Z

Heatseek is a pornography focused browser that quietly launched today. The point of this software is to make porn browsing more efficient and more secure. The browser is available on Windows machines only, and is built on top of Internet Explorer. They’ve clearly thought this through. Every feature is aimed at either making porn consumption easier or making it less likely that others will know what you are up to. I’ll walk through some of the features first and save my editorial for the end.On the security side: Credentials are needed just to open the browser. Downloaded files are encrypted and viewable only through Heatseek. They do their best to eliminate popups, spyware and viruses. Finally, they’ve even included a panic button to shut down the application immediately.
On the ease of consumption side: Downloading of images and videos is assumed, and can be accomplished with a single click. As mentioned above, these files are encrypted and can only be opened within Heatseek. Downloaded files can be organized in, well, playlists, and can be dragged and dropped to reorganize. They’ve included a bookmark feature that allows users to quickly jump to their “favorite” scene (see last screenshot below). Heatseek is also guaranteeing that their software contains no spyware. The basic version of Heatseek is free, with a premium version available for a one time fee of $20. The main feature of the premium version is that it allows the user to unencrypt downloaded files and move them directly to the hard drive for use in other browsers and media players. The premium version also allows users to access “special content”.
The Heatseek team is making significant efforts to remain anonymous, although there is at least one tie to another browser startup - the Mozilla-based media browser Songbird. Rob Lord, the founder of Songbird, is also a shareholder and board member of Heatseek. A note to would-be users: Many employers (and spouses) install monitoring software on computers that Heatseek will not bypass.

Smallville: Tom Welling new hot look

2006-07-12T13:55:00.000Z

As if this guy was not good looking enough. I mean, how much good looking can one guy be? Canadian Tom Welling is certainly testing the limits. He rose to fame in the teen-show Smallville - yet another Superman show, but this time 'young Superman', or 'teen Superman'. Whatever. Anyway, since 2001 he has been in our lives, and has become one of the most famous faces anywhere in the world, and certainly by millions of young girls and gay men. Tom Welling is just an 'ok' actor, and I do not find he brings anything special to the screen - apart from his truly amazing looks; And he does that in abandons!. He really has it all: the ever-fresh looking baby-skin [Canadians are known to have good skin, in general, much more then American men, for example], bright-blue eyes, fine bone structure, the hair is great - everything one would desire from the boy next door. But it seems Tom wants to shed his pretty-pure boy image and turn from the cuty boy to the hot men we see in the photo's below. Dumm! As I said: as if he was not good looking enough! now did he have to do this to us, unsuspecting innocent gay men as we are?...Dream on, Adrian!! lol;-)

ISP Tiscali to British Recording Industry [BPI] : GET LOST!

2006-07-12T13:06:00.000Z

Tiscali refuses to unmask 'file-sharers'

Tiscali has hit back at British recording industry allegations that it allowed customers to illegally file-share music, and has refused to hand over customer details. Yesterday the British Phonographic Industry asked Tiscali and Cable & Wireless to suspend 59 internet accounts it claimed were used for illegal file-sharing. The BPI sent out a press release about the requests within hours of contacting the ISPs.

A Tiscali spokeswoman described the move as a 'media ambush'. She said the BPI had “[sent] their letter to the media before we even had a chance to read it and the information they went to press with was not strictly correct”. In a legal response to the BPI this afternoon, Tiscali said it was concerned over the manner in which the matter was raised, what it feels was a lack of supporting evidence on 16 of the 17 customers indicated. Jody Haskayne, head of PR at Tiscali, said the ISP regularly cooperates with investigations and does not condone illegal file-sharing, but feels it has a duty of care to its customers and must adhere strictly to the Data Protection Act.

The letter to the BPI states:
“You have sent us a spreadsheet setting out a list of 17 IP addresses you allege belong to Tiscali customers, whom you allege have infringed the copyright of your members, together with the dates and times and with which sound recording you allege that they have done so. You have also sent us extracts of screenshots of the shared drive of one of those customers. You state that such evidence is "overwhelming". However, you have provided no actual evidence in respect of 16 of the accounts. Further, you have provided no evidence of downloading taking place nor have you provided evidence that the shared drive was connected by the relevant IP address at the relevant time. “Similar requests we have dealt with in the past, have included such information and, indeed, the bodies conducting those investigations have felt that a court would consider it necessary to see such evidence, supported by sworn statements, before being able to grant any order.”

Tiscali asked for more evidence from the BPI before proceeding with the requests, and said it has contacted the customers concerned to ask for an explanation of their actions. It said: “Should we not receive an adequate explanation during such period, we shall suspend the user's account pending resolution of [the BPI] investigation, assuming by that time we have received evidence from [the BPI] of a link between the user account and the IP address at the relevant time.” Tiscali noted: “It is not for Tiscali, as an ISP, nor the BPI, as a trade association, to effectively act as a regulator or law enforcement agency and deny individuals the right to defend themselves against the allegations made against them.” Tiscali also said it is not able to disclose customer details to the BPI unless the BPI obtains a court order.

Finally someone speaks out about it!

2006-07-11T14:20:00.000Z

This issue has been bothering me now for years; Why when we buy hard-drives they are always about 10% lower in capacity then advertised? I have 6 hard drives, in different sizes, and I have calculated that I have 'lost' no less then 120GB due to false advertisement! It has always pissed me off!! Seems I was not alone in this:

WD settles class-action suit over capacity

Western Digital has opted to settle out of court a class-action lawsuit that accused the company of misrepresenting the capacity of its hard drives. Like most hard drive manufacturers, Western Digital defines a gigabyte as a 109, or one billion bytes, whereas modern operating systems and most software define a gigabyte as 230, or 1,073,741,824 bytes. The 230 definition is the original and most widely used one, but in 1998, the International Electrotechnical Commission re-defined the term to follow SI naming conventions. Under the new naming scheme, a gigabyte is 109 bytes, and 230 bytes is a gibibyte. Hard drives follow the IEC convention, but most modern operating systems follow the original one, leading to inconsistencies in reported hard drive capacities. For instance, a "200 GB" hard drive is really 200 billion bytes, so Windows XP will report its capacity as 186.26 GB.

As a result of these discrepancies, a user filed a class-action lawsuit (PDF) against Western Digital last year, claiming false advertising, unfair business practices, breach of contract, and fraud. Rather than fight a potentially long and costly legal battle, the company has decided to settle by paying $500,000 in legal expenses and offering free backup and recovery software to roughly a million of its customers. Anyone who purchased a Western Digital hard drive between March 22, 2001 and February 15, 2006 is eligible to receive a copy of the software by signing up on the company's website before the deadline of July 17. Western Digital's settlement doesn't name the software but says it is "comparable to products that retail for $30 or more."