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Friday, October 17, 2008
Court makes Conn. 3rd state to allow gay marriage
A sharply divided Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Friday that gay couples have the right to get married, saying legislators did not go far enough when they approved same-sex civil unions that were identical to marriages in virtually every respect except the name.
Hi-Tini @ Downcity :: October 6, 2008
AIDS Care Ocean State held their monthly Hi-Tini Fund Raiser at Downcity Restaurant this week. Sponsored by Doggie Styles Pet Spa, it was a fun time - EDGE has the photos!
Underware Party @ Dark Lady :: October 10, 2008
Friday night the Dark Lady held a hot "Underware Party" complete with a Wet Shorts Contest. You know that brought the boys out to play - EDGE was there and did we ever have fun taking photos!
No on 8 has only 30,000 donors
The campaign to defeat Proposition 8, the anti-gay marriage initiative, has only 30,000 donors out of an estimated 1 million LGBT Californians, the campaign’s director said Tuesday, October 14, and many of those are straight allies.
Language Wars Heat Up: Do We Eradicate or Co-Opt Them?
’So gay.’ ’Fag.’ ’Queer.’ ’Homo.’ Words can hurt--but only if we let them. Or at least according to some observers in the renewed language wars.
NY court hears challenge in gay marriages case
New York’s recent policy change granting health benefits to spouses of gay state workers was challenged Wednesday in a midlevel appeals court, where opponents said it was a fundamental change in social policy that only lawmakers can enact.
W.
An entertaining, visionary film that transcends biopic (for its own good) and offers a Texas-sized parable about politics.
America’s Next Top Model Week 7: Model Confidential
Ooh I’m pissed. This is the episode that is purely filler. It’s behind the scenes footage that we didn’t want to see yet here we are. Ugh. Why? I’ve got too much on my DVR to watch a clip show. And it’s LA Fashion Week and I’ve yet to sleep a wink. So no ANTM article this week people. How bout a lil Marcellas Presents "My Life As A Celebrity Fashion Stylist?" Hm mm...
D-Lister on her ’A’ game
Kathy Griffin’s stand-up act has sold out several shows at The Chicago Theatre and added new ones to keep up with the demand. Her Emmy Award-winning reality show is a huge hit, and it was a nice to find out she is just as funny on the phone as on television.
Mark Wahlberg -- Kicking Ass (Again)
Mark Wahlberg has been playing more nerdy types in recent films, but in "Max Payne," the new video-game inspired actioner in theater this week, he returns to what best suits him.
Oliver Stone on "W"
After months of speculation over whether Stone’s film biography would be a hatchet job on Bush, "W." arrives as a surprisingly empathetic - though hardly sympathetic - portrait of the president.
Queer reading list, fall 2008
Look at the calendar. It’s that time of year again. The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are getting chillier, and you’re probably thinking of ways to make good use of all that time you’ll be spending indoors. Here are some books of LGBT interest being published this fall.
Get Firefighter Fit
A useful and straightforward new book provides readers with the simple steps to take to become as fit and healthy as a young fireman in his prime.
Another Part of the Forest
2nd Story Theatre’s Another Part of the Forest is an exciting, cliff-hanging tale of jealousy, resentment and family drama.
6 is the New 10 :: The 2009 Mazda 6
The 2009 Mazda6, while all new, isn’t the first time Mazda has been a player in mid-size sedan segment. They’ve had contenders as far back as the late 80’s with the 626 and more recently with the last generation Mazda6. It is however, the first time that Mazda designed and built a midsized sedan specifically for the U.S. consumer. The last generation of the Mazda6 was a global car and had to meet the needs of consumers from various countries. As a result, it was smaller than its competitors and when you are thinking baby seats, baggage and American teenagers, bigger is better.
Gay guy makes businesses fly (literally...)
The day of attracting and keeping customers with the typical promo pen is over. EDGE Style Writer Cheryl Kain spoke with Rich Parritz, CEO of Promostuff.com, about the tricks, treats, and trends in promotional giveaway items today. Rich’s clients keep coming back; is it because of his access to more than 600,000 items? The 100 new products that he makes available every day? Or maybe it’s his personality? Check it out...
Maximize Fat Loss Fast
Today, I am going to show you how to take last week’s routine to a whole new level. Remember, this is a 4 week progression where I demonstrate how to take 3 powerful exercises from beginner to advanced over the course of 4 weeks.
The Woods:: Camping, Not Sondheim
For a truly off-the-beaten-path getaway from the hectic life on the Northeastern Corridor try camping! The Woods Campground combines the best parts of gay life with a withdraw from society. Think "On Walden Pond" with drag queens!
DJ Dena: Love in the Club
At this point in her career, DJ Dena Cucci can step inside any club she damn pleases. But there’s at least one that she would prefer to avoid.
Epic :: Sunday, October 13, 2008
Seemed like old times -- remember Avalon? -- this past Sunday night at Epic. With a Monday holiday, Epic at the Roxy was open. Richie Ladue did the spinning... and we have pictures of who was there!
BBCM Presents Black & Blue :: The Military Ball and Uniform Party
On Saturday, October 11, the BBCM’s award-winning Black and Blue Party got off to a tremendous start with the Uniform Party at Parking, where DJ Patrick Guay and Ana Paula kept the beats pumping past 3AM. Then, the Military Ball at Metropolis was the place to be as the sensational lighting and sound kept the crowd marching on well into Sunday morning. Check-out all the hot pics!
BBCM Presents Black & Blue :: The Main Event
On Sunday, October 12, BBCM presented the award-winning Black & Blue festival in Montreal. This 15-hour ultra-mega-dance-event, themed "Digital Paradise", was highlighted by incredible lighting, sound and a phenomenal set from Grammy award-winning DJ Peter Rauhofer. Also spinning: D-Formation, Mark Anthony, Dave Seaman and Miguel Graca. Check-out the pics...
Giveaways
"Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead" on DVD!
Detours can be deadly! When four friends embark on a road trip to Vegas looking for fun and a few cheap thrills, they have no idea they they're about to fall into a blood-drenched charnel house of tension, torture and the darkest depths of pure primal fear! After their car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, they must find a way back to civilization. But their plan soon arouses the malice of Rusty Nail - a murderous, vengeful trucker with an insatiable appetite for gruesome mutilation and sadistic pain - and he'll stop at nothing to ensure they pay their toll...one body part at a time!
"The Happening" on DVD!
From M. Night Shyamalan, the writer-director of The Sixth Sense and Signs, comes a gripping thriller about a family on the run from a mysterious and deadly phenomenon. Academy Award® Nominee Mark Wahlberg (2006 Best Supporting Actor - The Departed) stars as Elliot Moore, an ordinary man trying to save his family from a terrifying, invisible killer. As Elliot begins to discover the true nature of what is lurking out there, it soon becomes clear that no one-and nowhere-is safe.
Obama Pendants!
Designer Alyssa B. Tierney's been popping out fabulous accessories since 2001. For this all-too-important election year, she's also helping to get out the vote with political pendants that allow you to make your voice heard- in style!
"Pathology" on DVD!
The creators of Crank crank up the shock value in this twisted tale of terror that combines pulse-pounding thrills with heart-stopping suspense! Ted Grey (Milo Ventimiglia) is a brilliant medical student with a promising future in forensics. But when he joins the nation's most prestigious Pathology program, he unknowingly becomes a pawn in a terrifying game of death and destruction as his fellow students use their razor-sharp skills to commit unthinkable murders. When the pathological secrets of his colleagues begin to unfold, Ted quickly realizes that what he doesn't know...could kill him.
Toshiba "Laptop Expert" Prize Package Including USB Hub, MP3 Player, and iTunes Gift Card!
The Laptop Expert is designed to help solve problems, and provide advice to anyone experiencing issues with their laptops.
"Bigger, Stronger, Faster" on DVD!
A "scrappy, remarkably expansive, crazily watchable documentary," (Michelle Orange, Village Voice) Bigger, Stronger, Faster* is the story of director Christopher Bell and his two brothers, who grew up idolizing muscular giants like Hulk Hogan, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and who went on to become members of the steroid-subculture in an effort to realize their American dream.
"Down to Earth" on CD from Jem!
Welsh recording artist Jem will release her sophomore album, Down To Earth, on September 16 on ATO Records. The follow-up to her acclaimed 2004 debut, Down To Earth is a collection of twelve infectious new songs that feature Jem's ethereal vocals, hip-shaking beats, bright melodies and introspective lyrics.
"UFO Hunters: The Complete Season One" on DVD!
They look to the stars, to the earth, and within the human body. Their determination, attitude, and methodologies stand strong against ridicule and disbelief.
"The Sarah Silverman Program: Season Two, Volume One" on DVD!
Join Sarah Silverman and friends for the second season of her critically acclaimed Comedy Central series. Watch as she deports her cleaning lady, joins a radical anti-abortion group, and licks her dog's anus. She also dons blackface, brings God to her high school reunion, and goes on "Cookie Party." Offended yet? No? Watch now!
"Chaplin: 15th Anniversary Edition" on DVD!
Chaplin is a dramatized biography of the highs and lows in the life of one of the foremost comic geniuses the silver screen has ever known. With the use of flashback, an elderly Chaplin (Downey Jr.) discusses his autobiography with his editor (Hopkins) who urges him to be more vulnerable and emotionally honest with his memoirs.
"Deception" on DVD!
Leave your inhibitions at the door as Hugh Jackman (X-Men Trilogy) and Michelle Williams (Brokeback Mountain) lure Ewan McGregor (Moulin Rouge) into a tangled web of lust and lies in this scorching erotic thriller. Lonely, timid accountant Jonathan McQuarry (McGregor) lives only for his work - until a chance meeting with suave, charismatic corporate lawyer Wyatt Bose (Jackman) introduces him to "The List."
"Spin City: The Complete First Season" on DVD!
Marking 12 years after Spin City's initial premiere on network television, Shout! Factory will release Spin City: The Complete First Season DVD box set. 24 acclaimed episodes, all-new interviews with Michael J. Fox, the series creators and the ensemble cast, 7 episode commentaries, Highlights of The Paley Center for Media Seminar featuring Gary David Goldberg and Michael J. Fox in 1996 and an inspiring video showcasing Team Fox, The Michael J. Fox Foundation's community fundraising program.
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