Hmmp. The Second Semester has finally came to an end and i've been staying at home for the entire week now. Im just confined to the four corners of our house with nothing else to do but be bored. At first i thought that it would be exciting. All home, no more homeworks, just plain TV, DVD, and i will be able to surf the Internet. But it seems that somethings missing. :-<
At first, it was kinda fun to watch all the TV shows on cable, watch movies, cartoons, and listen to music, and theres the internet. What more can I ask for? Plus, I'll never go hungry! so thats, TV, Music, Net, and Eat for me. Great huh?
But as things have been quite routinely now, it gets boring as time passes by.
i wonder how long will i feel this way. I missed school already, haay, i missed my friends, my classmates, the foodcourt, the library, i missed doing something. I missed the feeling things.
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Sunday, March 25, 2007
Former New Jersey Governor: Coming out brought peace
I admire New Jersey Former Gov. James McGreevey, a husband and a father of two, for coming out in August 12, 2004 in the midst of his Political career. In his speech, he said "At a point in every person's life, one has to look deeply into the mirror of one's soul and decide one's unique truth in the world, not as we may want to see it or hope to see it, but as it is," which has been well accepted by his family and friends. He even gained a wide sentiment from people all over the United States and some parts of the world. Though it has been almost 3 years now, former GOv. McGreevey still has the charisma of a politician as he still gained wide supports in surveys beacuse of his great leap of honesty.
I admire Mcgreevey but it doesn't mean that i'll be coming out soon. hehehe. for that requires lots of prayers and im still not ready. hehehe.
anyway, going back to McGreevey, Almost three years has passed since his confession on national TV that he is gay, and he said that through his confession, it brought him peace! so 10 Stars to you governor!
Here's the report published by the Associated Press last March 17, 2007... so read. read. read
(Sante Fe) Former New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey, who resigned after revealing that he was gay, says culture is outpacing politics in the acceptance of homosexuality.
McGreevey, who is in Santa Fe this weekend to speak at a fundraiser for the Human Rights Alliance, called his decision to come out "one of the most painful but honest decisions of my life."
Even though the revelation of being gay can hurt family and friends, McGreevey said Friday that people must learn at an early age to be open about their sexuality.
"Hopefully, this generation will be the last generation of American youth that has to choose between their heart and their career, between love and acceptance," he said.
McGreevey also addressed comments made earlier this week by the Pentagon's top general. Marine Gen. Peter Pace, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, remarked that homosexual acts are immoral and said the military should not condone homosexuality by allowing gay personnel to serve openly.
"Gen. Pace's remarks were so terribly unfortunate, not only because that's what he believes but the notion that don't ask, don't tell actually encourages people to be less than honest, less than open, less than transparent," McGreevey said.
On Thursday, Gov. Bill Richardson - who is running for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination - also criticized the "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
McGreevey, also a Democrat, called Richardson a "progressive voice."
Asked if he was endorsing Richardson's bid for the presidency, he said it's "too early in process."
Swedish Church OKs Gay Weddings
hmmm, Sweden has added itself to the number of countries which allows gay mariages. i wonder when will the Philippines realize that gays are also entitled to same rights being given to straight folks. Im sure any move in the congress to approve gay marriages will be strongly oppose by the gay-indenial-priests!
here's the copy of the report publish by the gay newscenter. read read read!
by Gay Newscenter Staff
Posted: March 19, 2007 - 7:00 pm ET
(Stockholm) If the Swedish Parliament accepts a government funded report recommending it amend its civil unions law to allow same-sex couples to marry the Church of Sweden says it will perform marriage ceremonies.
Even if lawmakers decide to maintain civil unions the Church said it will conduct ceremonies for gay couples, and those ceremonies would be the same as a wedding liturgy except the word marriage would be amended for gay couples to state union.
The decision by the Church's leaders make the Swedish denomination one of only a handful in the world to conduct gay marriages. In Canada the United Church - that country's largest Protestant denomination - conducts same-sex marriages, along with some Reform Synagogues and the Unitarian Church and the Metropolitan Community Churches. Unitarian and MCC churches also perform gay marriages in Massachusetts - the only state in the US where same-sex marriage currently is legal.
Sweden's civil partnership law was enacted in 1995 and gives most of the rights and obligations of marriage to same-sex couples who register. But the country's LGBT community last year stepped up lobbying to have the law amended to permit gays and lesbians to marry.
The Church of Sweden currently performs blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples but the church does not register them. To do that couples must sign a civil registry at a government office.
The new position adopted by the church would end the need for going to a civil registry office and treat gay couples in the same way as opposite-sex couples married in the church.
If a gay marriage bill is adopted by Parliament the same and opposite-sex couples would have church marriages.
That the Church accepted the recommendations of the government report before it is presented to Parliament is expected to put considerable pressure on lawmakers to approve the gay marriage plan.
here's the copy of the report publish by the gay newscenter. read read read!
by Gay Newscenter Staff
Posted: March 19, 2007 - 7:00 pm ET
(Stockholm) If the Swedish Parliament accepts a government funded report recommending it amend its civil unions law to allow same-sex couples to marry the Church of Sweden says it will perform marriage ceremonies.
Even if lawmakers decide to maintain civil unions the Church said it will conduct ceremonies for gay couples, and those ceremonies would be the same as a wedding liturgy except the word marriage would be amended for gay couples to state union.
The decision by the Church's leaders make the Swedish denomination one of only a handful in the world to conduct gay marriages. In Canada the United Church - that country's largest Protestant denomination - conducts same-sex marriages, along with some Reform Synagogues and the Unitarian Church and the Metropolitan Community Churches. Unitarian and MCC churches also perform gay marriages in Massachusetts - the only state in the US where same-sex marriage currently is legal.
Sweden's civil partnership law was enacted in 1995 and gives most of the rights and obligations of marriage to same-sex couples who register. But the country's LGBT community last year stepped up lobbying to have the law amended to permit gays and lesbians to marry.
The Church of Sweden currently performs blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples but the church does not register them. To do that couples must sign a civil registry at a government office.
The new position adopted by the church would end the need for going to a civil registry office and treat gay couples in the same way as opposite-sex couples married in the church.
If a gay marriage bill is adopted by Parliament the same and opposite-sex couples would have church marriages.
That the Church accepted the recommendations of the government report before it is presented to Parliament is expected to put considerable pressure on lawmakers to approve the gay marriage plan.
Study: Gay Couples Spend More, Receive More, Getting Hitched
Study: Gay Couples Spend More, Receive More, Getting Hitched
by Gay Newscenter Staff
Published date: March 23, 2007 - 1:00 pm
(London) A study by a major British insurer shows that same-sex couples entering civil partnerships spend more on the festivities and receive more in gifts than their opposite-sex counterparts.
The study, by Direct Line Home Insurance involved more than 6,000 people.
From December 2005, when civil partnerships became legal, and 2006, 15,672 civil partnerships took place in the UK. Direct Line says that same-sex couples have spent more than $120 million tying the knot.
The study found that the average opposite-sex couple spends about $6,000 for their weddings while ceremonies and receptions for gay couples averaged about two-thousand dollars more.
But it is in the gift department that same-sex couples excel.
They get an average haul of about $9,000 in gifts from relatives and friends, while straight couples receive about $2,000 in gifts.
Direct Line says that its survey found the average gay couple's gift cost about $200.
Andrew Lowe, head of home insurance at Direct Line, said there is a logical reason for the differences in the amounts spent on ceremonies and receptions.
"I was surprised to see that guests at 'gay weddings' spend more on presents at first, but then I started to think about the average age of gay couples getting married compared with same sex couples," Lowe said.
"It might be that they're older because they've only been able to get 'married' in the last 12 months, and it's probably the more affluent people who have moved the more quickly."
He says the same logic carries over to gift giving.
"The type of presents that they are buying also suggests that they are older and more affluent. I think if you did a survey of mixed sex couples getting married, antiques wouldn't feature very highly as a wedding gift."
It is estimated that 28,000 same-sex couples will enter civil partnerships in the UK this year.
by Gay Newscenter Staff
Published date: March 23, 2007 - 1:00 pm
(London) A study by a major British insurer shows that same-sex couples entering civil partnerships spend more on the festivities and receive more in gifts than their opposite-sex counterparts.
The study, by Direct Line Home Insurance involved more than 6,000 people.
From December 2005, when civil partnerships became legal, and 2006, 15,672 civil partnerships took place in the UK. Direct Line says that same-sex couples have spent more than $120 million tying the knot.
The study found that the average opposite-sex couple spends about $6,000 for their weddings while ceremonies and receptions for gay couples averaged about two-thousand dollars more.
But it is in the gift department that same-sex couples excel.
They get an average haul of about $9,000 in gifts from relatives and friends, while straight couples receive about $2,000 in gifts.
Direct Line says that its survey found the average gay couple's gift cost about $200.
Andrew Lowe, head of home insurance at Direct Line, said there is a logical reason for the differences in the amounts spent on ceremonies and receptions.
"I was surprised to see that guests at 'gay weddings' spend more on presents at first, but then I started to think about the average age of gay couples getting married compared with same sex couples," Lowe said.
"It might be that they're older because they've only been able to get 'married' in the last 12 months, and it's probably the more affluent people who have moved the more quickly."
He says the same logic carries over to gift giving.
"The type of presents that they are buying also suggests that they are older and more affluent. I think if you did a survey of mixed sex couples getting married, antiques wouldn't feature very highly as a wedding gift."
It is estimated that 28,000 same-sex couples will enter civil partnerships in the UK this year.
Gay sway? No way, say police
Associated Press
Date of News Report: 11:34am (Mla time) 03/22/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Philippine police issued a warning to gay officers not sway their hips or display other suggestive behavior while on duty -- or they could risk losing their jobs.
"If they sway their hips while marching, or if they engage in lustful conduct, I think that will be a ground for separation," Chief Superintendent Samuel Pagdilao, Philippine National Police or PNP spokesman, said Thursday.
Pagdilao said the police department did not discriminate against homosexuals, but would not hesitate to fire those who misbehave.
"As an institution, the PNP does not look at or interfere with one's sexual preference," Pagdilao told Manila radio dzXL. "But it does look at its members' conduct. If they behave within the norm, I don't think we'll have a problem."
The Philippines has a reputation for tolerance toward homosexuality.
However, a party representing lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered people was recently refused registration for May congressional elections on the grounds that it does not have nationwide chapters. Its members are appealing.
Date of News Report: 11:34am (Mla time) 03/22/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Philippine police issued a warning to gay officers not sway their hips or display other suggestive behavior while on duty -- or they could risk losing their jobs.
"If they sway their hips while marching, or if they engage in lustful conduct, I think that will be a ground for separation," Chief Superintendent Samuel Pagdilao, Philippine National Police or PNP spokesman, said Thursday.
Pagdilao said the police department did not discriminate against homosexuals, but would not hesitate to fire those who misbehave.
"As an institution, the PNP does not look at or interfere with one's sexual preference," Pagdilao told Manila radio dzXL. "But it does look at its members' conduct. If they behave within the norm, I don't think we'll have a problem."
The Philippines has a reputation for tolerance toward homosexuality.
However, a party representing lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered people was recently refused registration for May congressional elections on the grounds that it does not have nationwide chapters. Its members are appealing.
Synopsis of Latter Days
Elder Aaron Davis (Steve Sandvoss), a young Mormon missionary from Pocatello, Idaho, is sent to Los Angeles with three other missionaries to spread the Mormon faith. They move into a bungalow apartment next to the apartment of openly gay party boy Christian Markelli (Wes Ramsey), an aspiring actor who works as a waiter at Lila's, a trendy restaurant owned by retired actress Lila Montagne (Jacqueline Bisset). Intrigued by his new, sober Mormon neighbors, Christian makes a $50 bet with his cynical co-workers that he can seduce one of them. Christian soon realizes that Aaron, the most inexperienced missionary, is a closeted homosexual.
Aaron and Christian become acquainted after several encounters in the apartment complex. When Christian accidentally cuts himself on a piece of metal and faints, Aaron helps him indoors and cleans his wound. Christian seizes the opportunity to seduce Aaron and nearly succeeds. However, the hesitant Mormon becomes upset by Christian's standard patter that sex "doesn't have to mean anything." Aaron angrily replies that Christian "equates sex with a handshake", and after accusing him of being superficial and shallow, walks out. Worried that Aaron is right, Christian joins Project Angel Food to deliver meals to people with AIDS, through which he befriends a man named Keith (Erik Palladino).
Later, Aaron's fellow missionary, Paul Ryder (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), has a cycling accident. On returning to his apartment, a distraught Aaron encounters Christian, who tries to comfort him with a hug. Both men are overwhelmed by their feelings and end up kissing. Lost in the moment, they fail to notice the return of Aaron's roommates. Christian is ordered to leave. He returns to the missionaries' apartment the next day to explain himself, but is told that Aaron has been sent home in disgrace. This leads to a confrontation with Elder Ryder, who is angry that Christian has corrupted a decent young man for no apparent purpose. Christian admits that he initially just wanted to win a bet, but says "it's not about that" anymore.
Recognizing Christian's genuine distress, Ryder softens enough to tell him that Aaron has a five-hour layover in Salt Lake City. Christian catches the next flight there and eventually finds Aaron standing in the snow outside the terminal. Christian confesses his love, and despite his profound misgivings, Aaron admits his own feelings of love. With all flights cancelled due to a snowstorm, Christian and Aaron are able to spend a loving and intimate night together in a nearby motel. However, when Christian awakes in the morning, he finds Aaron has gone. He returns sadly to Los Angeles.
On arriving home in Idaho, Aaron is excommunicated by the church elders, led by his own father (Jim Ortlieb), who is the Stake President. Aaron is rejected by his father and scolded by his mother (Mary Kay Place), who informs him of the $50 bet she is told about by the Mission President. Overwhelmed by despair, he tries to commit suicide. Aaron is sent by his parents to a treatment facility to undergo aversion therapy to "cure" him of his homosexuality.
Christian is desperate to find Aaron and eventually locates his home address and phone number. On phoning, he is devastated to be told by Aaron's mother that "Thanks to you, my son took a razor to his wrists; thanks to you I have lost my son." Believing that Aaron is dead, Christian seeks out the family home in Idaho, where he tearfully returns Aaron's family heirloom watch to his mother. She recognizes that she may have been too harsh in her judgment, but is too late to stop Christian before he drives off.
Late one night in the treatment facility, Aaron watches a music video on television. The song was written by Christian's roommate, Julie, who described her friend's anguish at losing Aaron. The video prompts Aaron to return to Los Angeles in search of Christian. Believing that Christian has given up his apartment, and having nowhere else to go, Aaron makes his way to Lila's restaurant. By chance, he had befriended Lila while on missionary work after her partner died, though he did not realize that she owned the restaurant where Christian worked. Christian is shocked but overjoyed at seeing Aaron alive, and their reconciliation ends the movie on a happy note. Together with Christian's co-workers, they celebrate Thanksgiving and look forward to a happy future together.
Latter Days--A must see gay romantic movie
There are thousands of romantic movies around, millions even--ever since the introduction of motion picture in the 1860's, but most of them tells of a love story b/w a straight guy who falls for a straight gal or vice versa. After a few conflicts in the story they still end up together and THE END.
But there are only a handful of romantic films which tells the story of two guys in love with each other, in which we gays can relate--Talking about the good times and the kilig moments. hehehe. One of them is the must see Latter Days. I just saw this film recently and man i was so kili! Kilig to the bones ika nga.
The "Grandly Romantic" (New York Times), "Sweepingly Romantic Story" (Los Angeles Times) Latter Days is a gay romantic drama set in Los Angeles, released in 2003. It portrays the seduction of Aaron (played by Steve Sandvoss), a Mormon missionary, by Christian (Wes Ramsey), an LA party animal who falls in love with him. The film, written and directed by C. Jay Cox, stars Steve Sandvoss as Aaron Davis, Wes Ramsey as Christian Markelli, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Elder Ryder, and Rebekah Johnson as Julie Taylor. Mary Kay Place and Jacqueline Bisset have supporting roles.
Latter Days premiered at the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival on 10 July 2003. It was released across America over the next 12 months, and was released, mostly at gay film festivals, in a few other countries. It was not well received by film critics, although it was popular with most film festival attendees. In 2004 T. Fabris made Latter Days into a novel, which was published by Alyson Publications.
i suggest that you guys see this movie ASAP! Below are scenes from the movie:
But there are only a handful of romantic films which tells the story of two guys in love with each other, in which we gays can relate--Talking about the good times and the kilig moments. hehehe. One of them is the must see Latter Days. I just saw this film recently and man i was so kili! Kilig to the bones ika nga.
The "Grandly Romantic" (New York Times), "Sweepingly Romantic Story" (Los Angeles Times) Latter Days is a gay romantic drama set in Los Angeles, released in 2003. It portrays the seduction of Aaron (played by Steve Sandvoss), a Mormon missionary, by Christian (Wes Ramsey), an LA party animal who falls in love with him. The film, written and directed by C. Jay Cox, stars Steve Sandvoss as Aaron Davis, Wes Ramsey as Christian Markelli, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Elder Ryder, and Rebekah Johnson as Julie Taylor. Mary Kay Place and Jacqueline Bisset have supporting roles.
Latter Days premiered at the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival on 10 July 2003. It was released across America over the next 12 months, and was released, mostly at gay film festivals, in a few other countries. It was not well received by film critics, although it was popular with most film festival attendees. In 2004 T. Fabris made Latter Days into a novel, which was published by Alyson Publications.
i suggest that you guys see this movie ASAP! Below are scenes from the movie:
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