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Barney Frank is busy with health care and financial reform to flip the boat over for his own people. Even among hte Dem's in mass, they're too busy with internal affairs to stop this blatant mass murder with pressure.

This piece of news got me worried and scared: Uganda's anti-gay "Final Solution" CNN Summary I can't believe this is happening again with such little outcry or news. I want to help wherever I can, but I don't know what to do. It is such a thinly veiled holocaust, anyone can see it. You know the saddest truth, no one will go in there to stop the Ugandan government, because gays are not a priority. People are being imprisoned and killed, yet, I don't know what to do about it except watch as it happens and unfolds in front of me. Does anyone have any ideas?

I miss lacey. Hope he get better.

Dan's a great set piece writer, I love the 1980's setting. It's a beautiful story that is inspiring and amazing. Dan please get back to this story again! I'd even consider editing for you or ghost writing if you give me an outline. If you want ideas, I've got three interesting ones: 1. If you want to push for gay civil rights, then I got an interesting option. Have the boys meet with several of the era's closeted guys and try building a network from there. I'm kind of thinking of making something like the illumaniti or any underground group, who could theoretically influence history for the greater good or bring about the new world order, whichever seems better . 2. Forget politics, start working from the ground up. Davey and the gang have 2 decades of knowledge on pop cultural trends, why not use it? Think of it as a more realistic version of "Bill and Ted's Bogus adventure", where rock and roll brings about world peace. It is possible to have a strong movement based off music and culture shift the world. Elvis did it in the 50's, the beatles did it in 60's, and Woodstock did it for the 70's. 3. There's a theory among scientists about the idea of using a quantum tunnel like what you have done in do-over with signals being sent into the past. One idea of it is the amount of alternate universes that it gives access to. Why not explore the possibility by tweaking the frequency or design towards another set of alternate universal timelines? Mix a bit of sliders and Quantum leap. I've got more plot ideas for Do-Over than ever and I can't wait to read a sequel.

Happy Birthday Benji!!!!!!!!!

Well, I'd date him if he doesn't have a boyfriend. I tend to be going on a lot of first dates.

$1,000,000 isn't much money nowadays. Banks don't offer good rates until you hit somewhere closer to $50 million. $1,000,000 dollar credit lines are what most small vendors like independent bookstore, furnishing, restaurant, and other non-chain people have for their purchases. Non-Corporate expenses are the ones that have the biggest problems with interest rates.

Southwestern Connecticut is basically a suburb of New York City, like the entire state of New Jersey. I get it and there's a large deal of differences in geography. When I visited my cousin in Michigan, it was so odd to get adjusted to their local stuff, because Boston and New York have a different way of doing things compared to smaller communities. By the way, James, I'm setting up an ice bath to cool you down.

Is it a Eureka moment or a gradual process? Do you draw upon old stories/novels or do you create something completely new? We're all inspired somehow to write our stories, but where does our inspirations come from. For me, I start off with an idea in my mind, then branch off with things such as characters, settings, and plot. After a while, I introduce themes and maybe meaning into my stories. One interesting element in many of my stories is relative time, whether it is reincarnation or some kind of consciousness that exists forever, there's an element of eternity in all my stories. I have to thank dkstories for giving me that insight about relative time; it doesn't matter who you are today, tomorrow, or in case of time travel yesterday. There is an eternal process. We are the person, we are, because there's an element in us that grows through experience, but remains the same. A Chinese idiom said, "From 3 years of age, you can determine a person's life to 80 years of age", there's an immortality to individual's existence. I guess Do-Over is my biggest influence in gay fiction; it is my favorite story without equal (sorry, CJ, Mark, Myr, Krista, and everyone). Beyond that idea, I draw upon my own thoughts and the concepts of other writers. How about you guys?

Cock blocking a young gay police officer, who's trying to ask him out.

Have a happy birthday and enjoy life

Happy Birthday, Dude

Marry Wesley (Gets darker and hotter as he developed, I know he's dependable) Sleep with Angle and Spike (I know they're into threesomes, so why not) Throw no one (I like all three guys) Now time for the X-Men universe: Pyro Iceman Cyclops No its not a slash fiction fantasy fest .

Marry Good Charlotte (Joel or Paul, we have similar taste in movies and music) Sleep with Metallica *(I wouldn't mind rocking all night with them) Throw Garth Brooks (not my kind of guy) My three Famed Drama TV, really hard cuz I like all of them: Chad Michael Murray (Lucas Scott of One Tree Hill) Benjamin McKenzie (Ryan Atwood of the OC) Jacob Zachar (Rusty of Greek)

It seems like a lot of people like the peanuts. I will have to watch the 1930's version of A Christmas Carol, hope it is good. Home Alone is great, but I don't ever want to leave my kid on Christmas.

I hope you can find a good Credit card company with the lowest rates available. My discover has a 11.99% variable rate, while my chase has 13.24%, so I wouldn't characterize myself as any better. My Credit history is pretty clean except for some student loans, which were accrued last year during my Master's program. There's a large amount of issues with the Credit Card industry. We need financial reform.

I've seen the 1950's version on AMC, it was a classic. There's a 1940 version as well, which might be what you mean. I think George C. Scott had a great version that is true to the book with a nice amount of imagery. I think A Charlie Brown Christmas is wonderful with many lovable anecdotes that still ring true. How the Grinch stole Christmas is also classic, but I will be frank, it is pretty one note to me. I liked it as a kid, but it lacks something to appeal to me as I got older. I will also have to say no to A Christmas Story, not because I did not like it or it is not a classic, but it is due to being forced to watch it for 24 hours straight. One Christmas they had the movie on for a 48 hours. I wanted to kill the studio executives, who thought it was a good idea to do a 48 hour marathon. After that I have to say I could never watch A Christmas story without thinking about being flooded by marathons.

Yeah, I know I have too much sentiment for old things. I like old Christmas movies with a special place for A Christmas Carol remakes each year, I also re-read the entire short book each year as a Holiday tradition. For my top 5: 1. A Christmas Carol (1984)- George C. Scott was in my opinion the best Scrooge ever. The TV movie was made before I was born, but the production values and characters are timeless 2. An American Carol (1979)- Henry Winkler as an American version of Scrooge during his Happy Days career, I really like this story set in depression era New England versus Industrial 19th century England. 3. Christmas Every Day (1996)- Cute little movie with fun little takes on a modern Christmas and its hazards. There's a not so subtle anti Wal-Mart message. 4. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)- A true classic of Cinema, I love the old story and its message against the backdrop of skepticism that there is still room for hope in something bigger. 5. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)- Like a Christmas Carol, the peanut's A Charlie Brown Christmas is a classic in its own way. I love the story and the search for meaning in a holiday that has been losing its meaning for years now. Anyone else got their top 5.

I'm gonna have to change my name and enter witness protection.

After 20 years here, you grow accustomed to cold. I advice trying a little ice skating during the summer time, it keeps your body temps even for our winters (If anyone wonders, I suck at hockey, mainly due to my bad hand eye coordination on the ice, so I rarely play it. I can ice skate fine, but I can't focus on the puck and ten other guys around me with one eye. I do enjoy ice skating in summer, best way to cool down in my opinion.) I wonder how many people went online today versus going to stores on black Friday.

I never did understand why plaid came back into fashion, but I guess odd things do happen. I am more of a striped polo shirt and jeans person with a few wool sweater thrown in to balance my winter clothing, which I rarely wear to be honest. It was exhausting, but fun throughout the weekend of sales and deals. I slept for most Saturday and sunday to make up for Friday's insane rain soaked and pneumonia inducing shopping frenzy.

Happy Birthday Tim!

I know what you mean, we should go shopping sometime. By the way I got an epiphany while waiting in line. Well for the cold and huddled masses waiting at Best Buy; it was quite a sight. Waiting in line starting at 7 PM to 4:55 AM, the line kept growing and temperature kept falling. The zeal of excitement and promises of bargains for everyone was all that kept the ravenous hordes at bay from killing each other for the first spot in line. I sat there waiting for the vouchers to be passed and being lucky enough to be among the first 30; I got the majority of my shopping list done. I've learned a few things during the night that have given pause and a deeper sense of understanding for the homeless. I merely had to spend one night outside in the cold of my own free will to purchase a few goods; other people around the area are not so lucky. Beyond the long lines of consumer, there were homeless people sleeping in makeshift sleeping places and collecting soda cans. Some wayward consumers at first glance thought they were one of them; crazy enough to brave the frosty weather for a new electronic gadget or tool. At first glance, the Best Buy Customers looked like homeless people as well waiting in line with sleeping bags, plastic trash bags to water proof their spot, or the ubiquitous dirty look due to being stuck in a parking lot for the night. There's a big difference between us, consumers, and the homeless; we get a chance to go back home and enjoy thanksgiving leftovers, while we wrap presents for our loved ones. They do not have any of our creature comfort and I finally understand how hard it is to live like them. I know it sounds tripe and kind of stupid from a guy that just spent several hundred dollars on a laptop for his sister and a new Ps3 gaming console for himself. It is such a duality in my mind right now; perhaps, it is due to 24 hours with no sleep, but I do feel guilt over my purchases. Though, it is not enough for me to return them; I do have guilt over doing that in the face of such reality that I learned.

Seems like a mix reactions. I feel kind of used by the consumer economy, but I do want to get good deals for things I want. I feel like I am being a bit vain on things like the PS3. The TV is questionable, but reasonable at the price. The laptop is very necessary and the only reason to go to Best Buy this year if you have a college kid or in my case a younger sister. I could live without call of duty 2, so If the sale item runs out, I won't buy it at regular prices. It's an interesting American tradition; something unique to the US. I really do enjoy the fun crowds and bitter cold temps, (People in the South are so lucky during this day).

Well, I have a little time in between watching the turkey and making appetizers, so I thought why not plan out tomorrows mad rush. I know I will be running around tomorrow mornig like a crazy man, clawing Call of duty 2 out of a pregnant mother's hands, Stampeding to Best Buy to get their door buster laptop deal for my sister, and fighting a mob for the last $500 50' inch LCD TV from Wal-mart. Anyone else feel like they are brave enough to join me on this yearly tradition of savvy shopoholics and insanity? For our European, Asian, and African members, Black Friday is traditionally the friday after Thanksgivng holiday in the United States, where retailers try to push out their excess inventories and start off the consumer invasion of the holiday season. I know many people, including myself, understands the vanity of such sales, but there's just so many bargains to say no to. My sister needs a new laptop for college, she destroyed my old Dell, which I let her have last year. The family TV that we have is fine, but $500 for a 50" inch LCD even at 720p is too good a bargain. My old venerable 80 GB PS3 has burned out and the repair for it would costs $150 according to Sony, so I thought fine I'll just pick up a new one, 120 GB, with these new deals out with coupons and rebates that reduce costs down to around $250, about the same price as the Wii use to go for. Am I being a brainwashed by consumerism or just a savvy consumer?