Jack Scribe

This is completely absurd and reckless. A police state in action. Check out today's story from the Virginia Beach newspaper: http://hamptonroads.com/node/452689. Tell me if you think the picture - a picture that was a store promotion poster and is currently on the corporate website - is obscene. YIKES! Jack

On the other hand, he can thank his "lucky stars" that he wasn't born on Groundhog Day. Seriously, I hope the Valentine's Day/birthday peeps have made reservations for that evening. Do it soon to have a good table! Kevin, get some flowers. 60 years (or close) together is impressive. Me? I'm going to get a life. Jack

It's helpful to post the link to the story when you find a buried treasure. I haven't read it but will honor the "ppete" recommendation. http://www.nifty.org/nifty/gay/college/whats-up-dude. Jack

Find a political group who share your beliefs and get involved. I did that last fall in local elections/campaigns and found it "funish" and the interaction provided plenty of conversation. I also met some very interesting peeps.

Surfing are usually done wearing board shorts or wet suits. Right? What's with the Speedo fetish, CJ? Here's a link to the reference, "budgy smugglers: http://www.budgysmuggler.com.au/

This public service announcement presentation is excellent. 'Ms." LaRue, a prominent gay porn producer, tackles the issue of unsafe "barebacking". http://www.towleroad.com/pages/safe-sex-is-hot-sex.html. More of these frank, thought-provoking statements need to be seen and heard. HIV has dramatically risen over the past few years in the gay community.

This four-minute video with Sarah and Matt singing "I'm F*king Matt Damon" cracked me up. It was originally on the Jimmy Kimmel show earlier this week. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KUowJzpgxs. Enjoy!

Welcome to the forum, Puppster. Yeah, like Chef Emiril, "BAM, BAM." The roller coaster ride is about over and things will "chill" - eventually. Jack

I wanted to create what a 21st century version of "hitting the mattresses" might be like. Also, that there are dark situations/criminal elements around everyone and most times we aren't aware of it. Or, in Drew's case, he has deep suspicions about Nick and the Gallian family. However, he's reluctant to share that with his partner because of Bob's sister being married to young Al. He is becoming conflicted. Whew...sounds like a soap opera! Stay tuned. Mario is a rogue but likeable. Only Spike is beginning to appreciate that Mario is much more than just a guy running an escort service. Jack

Happy 20th, Adrian! The Twenties will offer many challenges to keep you busy. Good luck on the adventure. Jack

ENFJ ENFJs are the benevolent 'pedagogues' of humanity. Goodness, that's a mouthful. Fun test. Jack

On the other hand, besides having a few wandering sheep for "company", there's not much else to do in the desert. I loved in the warning that tequila drinkers have a propensity to call ex-lovers at four in the morning. Jack

This weekend celebrates Australia Day, 2008. A big salute to Oz! Jack

Happy 20th! Graeme is on his Oz clock. I'm sure you're clock will turn over very soon. Jack

Salutations and congratulations! HAPPY 58TH. For those (including me) somewhat challenged in knowledge about India's recent history, here are some interesting bullet points: India facts Leaders: President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Capital: New Delhi Population: 1.12 billion States: 28 states, 7 union territories Languages: 18 recognized. Most are fluent in Hindi, English and a third Indian language. Important dates: Jan. 26, 1927, when the National Congress voted to go against British rule; Aug. 15, 1947, India

I understand what you mean. Beyond the Strip, downtown and Green Valley, I need a map. BTW, breaking news as of 1124 a.m., PST, there seems to be a serious fire in the top floors of the Monte Carlo Casino Resort. This is to the north of New York, New York and almost across the street from the MGM.

The heat will only get hotter. I wanted to project the 21st century version of a "hitting the mattresses" scenerio. Life for all (well, most), however, does go on and Cray/Michael are becoming comfortable as a couple. I think I mention, Benji, that I did live in Las Vegas some time ago and occasionally visit that amazing city. I did notice that the 3 billion dollar Cosmopolitan casino/resort development may be in deep doo-doo because of the lender default. http://www.kvbc.com/Global/story.asp?S=7689467

Who said, "A picture is worth a thousand words"? Here's 7,000 "words" of the hunky Serb after his win http://www.towleroad.com/2008/01/novak-djokovic.html. Jack

Allow me to share artwork that a friend sent me this morning.

Veering away from Luke and Noah, I must insert that last year's Big Brother Australia winner, Jamie, was a big hit with me! I'm assume he's not gay but the stud had no problem wearing only his skin. Yum! Here was a fun blog entry that commented on (pant, pant) Jamie: Jamie is finally the winner of Big Brother Australia. After 100 days of some of the most controversial Australian television that included more nudity than ever, sexual assault allegations and comments made by the Australian Prime Minister for Big Brother to be banned. Dubbed the 'Jamie's c**k show', Jamie has pleasured us (and himself) over the past twelve weeks with the sight of his very own, very big, brother. He will go down in Big Brother history as someone well worth a plane ticket to Oz. Even on America's cable shows, male frontal nudity is almost a no-no. I applaud the less-restrictive attitude in Oz. It also doesn't hurt that Australia has a terrific selection of faaaaaaaaaantastic-looking men. There...I said my piece. Jack

That smarmy whack-job, Fred Phelps, and his disgusting crew of haters are going to picket Heath's funeral. http://www.towleroad.com/2008/01/fred-phelps-wes.html. A part of me wishes the media would completely ignore these crazies. However, people need to know that there are bigots - some more subtle than others - out there ready to pounce.

I'm sure the film, when it is released, will be a tribute to this fine actor. The media is the media. The current hearing concerning Diana's death brings to mind the feeding frenzy that the press are capable of creating. Heath Ledger will be missed.

Perhaps a "petite cliffhanger" is appropriate. It's not the usual whopper. The Scar/Jerry plans on the boys being toast - especially Eric. What is going to jar Brandon's memory to question the sophisticated switches he found when they opened the panel (and managed to almost strip two screwheads in the process)? Jack

I don't know how legit these are but who cares? They're really funny. Via Ken Levine. Every year, English teachers from across the country can submit their collections of actual similes and metaphors found in high school essays. These excerpts are published each year to the amusementof teachers across the country. Here are last year's winners. 1. Her face was a perfect oval, like a circle that had its two sides gently compressed by a thigh Master. 2. His thoughts tumbled in his head, making and breaking alliances like underpants in a dryer without Cling Free. 3. He spoke with the wisdom that can only come from experience, like a guy who went blind because he looked at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it and now goes around the country speaking at high schools about the dangers of looking at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it. 4. She grew on him like she was a colony of E.Coli, and he was room-temperature Canadian beef. 5. She had a deep, throaty, genuine laugh, like that sound a dog makes just before it throws up. 6. Her vocabulary was as bad as, like, whatever. 7. He was as tall as a six-foot, three-inch tree. 8. The revelation that his marriage of 30 years had disintegrated because of his wife's infidelity came as a rude shock, like a surcharge at a formerly surcharge-free ATM machine. 9. The little boat gently drifted across the pond exactly the way a bowling ball wouldn't. 10. McBride fell 12 stories, hitting the pavement like a Hefty bag filled with vegetable soup. 11. From the attic came an unearthly howl. The whole scene had an eerie,surreal quality, like when you're on vacation in another city and Jeopardy comes on at 7:00 p.m. instead of 7:30. 12. Her hair glistened in the rain like a nose hair after a sneeze. 13. The hailstones leaped from the pavement, just like maggots when you fry them in hot grease. 14. Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other fromTopeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph. 15. They lived in a typical suburban neighborhood with picket fences that resembled Nancy Kerrigan's teeth. 16. John and Mary had never met. They were like two hummingbirds who had also never met. 17. He fell for her like his heart was a mob informant, and she was the East River. 18. Even in his last years, Granddad had a mind like a steel trap, only one that had been left out so long, it had rusted shut. 19. Shots rang out, as shots are known to do. 20. The plan was simple, like my brother-in-law Phil. But unlike Phil, this plan just might work. 21. The young fighter had a hungry look, the kind you get from not eating for awhile. 22. He was as lame as a duck. Not the metaphorical lame duck, either, but a real duck that was actually lame, maybe from stepping on a land mine or something. 23. The ballerina rose gracefully en Pointe and extended one slender leg behind her, like a dog at a fire hydrant. 24. It was an American tradition, like fathers chasing kids around with powertools. 25. He was deeply in love. When she spoke, he thought he heard bells, as if she were a garbage truck backing up.

I don't watch soaps, but this hot couple seem to steam up daytime American TV - As The World Turns: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07SwPe_5n28. I think the writers may have read some of the stories on GA for ideas. I know that this two minute clip is pretty tame for readers in Australia, U.K. and Europe, but as the saying goes: The U.S. "has come a long way, baby". Jack