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GLAA mourns early contributor Paul Newman From: Rick Rosendall Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 8:49 PM To: GLAA Members Subject: Newman and Woodward and the birth of GLAA Friends, As we join other Americans in mourning the death of actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, many of you may not know the role that he and his wife, Joanne Woodward, played in the birth of GLAA thirty-seven years ago. On March 23, 1971, Frank Kameny made history as a candidate in the District of Columbia’s first election for Delegate to Congress. While he lost to Rev. Walter Fauntroy, his numbers were impressive enough to put the gay community on the political map in Washington as an influential voting bloc. The day before the election, Kameny for Congress received a check for $500 from Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. Kameny and his campaign manager, Paul Kuntzler, were naturally thrilled. Unfortunately, they received the money too late to spend it on the campaign, so it was used afterward to send t...

"This morning, I received news from Iraq that the coordinator of Iraqi LGBT in Baghdad, Bashar, aged 27, a university student, has been assassinated in a barber shop. Militias burst in and sprayed his body with bullets at point blank range. He was the organiser of the safe houses for gays and lesbians in Baghdad. His efforts saved the lives of dozens of people. Bashar was a kind, generous and extremely brave young man – a true hero who put his life on the line to save the lives of others. My thoughts go out to his loved ones and to the other members of Iraqi LGBT. Their courage is an inspiration to all people everywhere fighting against injustice." Does this mean the surge is working? Now what was the US invasion all about?

The lead song won an oscar for Mr. Bacharach. It was from the classic that co-starred Paul Newman and Robert Redford, Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid . Dionne Warwick was instrumental in getting her stable mate, BJ Thomas to sing "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" for Bacharach and company. It was a million seller in 1970. It is a bittersweet tune appropriate to the film. It is followed by a quirky ditty that Thomas sang for Bacharach, "Everybody's Out of Town." The third song is "Let The Music Play" sung by the Drifters in direct response to Mr. Newman's death. "Let the music play just a little longer ..." if only Mr. Newman could have remained a bit longer. One of the most progressive and intelligent voices in the entertainment industry has been silenced. Goodnight, Sweet Prince.

New York Daily News Says This: Straight model sues gay magazine Genre over 'vulgar' photo BY JOSE MARTINEZ DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Friday, September 26th 2008, 11:26 PM Model Benjamin Massing is furious that a "cruel and vulgar" picture of him is running in a gay magazine and blog. Massing wore a pinstriped suit for a 2006 Playboy fashion spread on dapper college men. The aspiring actor also has modeled for Estee Lauder and Abercrombie & Fitch. If anyone's going to drool over Benjamin Massing's beefcake shots, gay guys need not apply. The hunky model with eight-pack abs is suing a gay men's magazine and a Manhattan fashion photographer for bringing him unwanted male attention by publishing a "cruel and vulgar" picture of him nearly in the buff. The sizzling snapshot listed his first name, where he lives and provided viewers an online avenue to reach Massing - subjecting him, the lawsuit says, to advances from strangers who "solicit him f...

Chiarello's meat loaf is different from traditional Italian meat loaf in that it only uses beef. No argument here. It's more economical that way. However, using pork and veal makes it more interesting. Grated pecorino romano / parmigiano is also used instead of shredded mozzarella . This recipe is mighty meaty and beefy. Polpettone (Recipe by Michael Chiarello) Extra Virgin Olive Oil, one tablespoon Red Bell Pepper, one medium, seeded, finely chopped Onion, small, finely chopped Lean Ground Beef, 750 grams, a pound and a half Eggs, two Mozzarella , one cup shredded Progresso Garlic Herb Bread Crumbs, three quarter cup Fresh Basil, two tablespoons, chopped Worcestershire Sauce, one tablespoon Progresso Balsamic Vinegar, one tablespoon Sea salt, one and a half teaspoons Pepper, one and a half teaspoons Preheated oven 350°F Marinara Sauce 1. Oil 8 x 4-inch loaf pan. 2. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion; cook just until s...

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Mustard Seed and Panko-Crusted Pork Tenderloin (Michael Chiarello for Progresso Foods) Brown Mustard Seeds, two tablespoons Yellow Mustard Seeds, two tablespoons Progresso Panko Bread Crumbs or Progresso Bread Crumbs, one cup Pork Tenderloins, two about 500 grams, one pound each Extra Virgin Olive Oil, two tablespoons Sea Salt or Kosher Salt, dash Ground Black Pepper, dash Dijon Mustard, one quarter cup Preheated oven 400°F. 1. In large skillet, toast mustard seeds over medium-high heat until ragrant. 2. With mortar and pestle, coffee grinder or spice mill, lightly crush mustard seeds. 3. In small bowl, mix mustard seeds and bread crumbs; set aside. 4. Rub pork tenderloins with one tablespoon of the olive oil; sprinkle all sides with salt and pepper. 5. Brush pork with mustard; roll in bread crumb mixture to completely coat. 6. In twelve inch ovenproof skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil until hot but not smoking. Add pork to skillet; cook on all sides until brown, about five minute...

According to Maria-Brazil.org, Breakfast is a simple affair in Brazil: coffee, milk, bread and jam, sometimes cheese and ham, with fresh fruit... papaya! ... mangoes and a wonderful avocado cream. In Recife, a tasty, salty grilled cheese ( queijo de coalho )... Good Morning to you with another tasty Brazilianmorsel.

Political posturing notwithstanding, humanity has survived worse than the collapse of financial institutions. It is interesting to note the urgency in the mind of many politicians in rescuing Wall Street. It is very bad, no doubt. Still it is interesting to note how the sense of urgency was absent when people were dying by the droves in the 1980s. The neglect which may not have been benign with a lot of people having the attitude that "all the right people are dying" persisted for years. That attitude coupled with utter ignorance kept the AIDS crisis on the political back burner, while down here in the real world it burned. They fiddled. People with AIDS took matters into their own hands. It may have been the first time that victims took matters into their own hands and divested themselves of that definition. They themselves took the responsibility as opposed to them . It is one of the main reasons that there are AIDS Walks virtually in every part of the United States. ...

David Moretti does indeed look like an Italian movie star as someone once opined. Perhaps it’s because his surname comes from Italy. Wherever his origins are, the man seems to be doing all the right things. He is the star of here! TV's The Lair and the purveyor of his own web log on gaywired.com. From his website : [he likes] the idea of being part of the new movement in gay television. "I'm proud to be part of a show that is entertaining our culture. Gay heroes and villains are a concept not often explored and here! should be commended for being the first network to make it happen." Since debuting on The Lair , Moretti has also appeared as a guest star on Dante's Cove . He admits to being happier now than ever before. "I have the best of both worlds. I get to step outside of myself and play different characters on the set each day and then when I head home, I actually respect the person I see in the mirror." Speaking of respect, he has earned some in...

Thanks again to soap maven, Michael Fairman , one more handsome man will be joining us at East/West Lounge on October 16th. From his official website : “A native of Sydney, Australia, Daniel Richard Goddard was one year away from a career in Finance at the University until he pursued acting. He transferred to the Ensemble Actors Studio and performed in local theatrical productions before landing his first major television role as 'bad boy' Eric Phillips on the popular European primetime soap opera Home and Away . His work on the show quickly won him recognition as one of Europe’s biggest heartthrobs. Although he enjoyed his fame in Australia, Daniel felt it was time to set his sights on Hollywood. The transition from soap star to a virtual unknown in Los Angeles was difficult for Daniel -- he literally had to start all over again.” He has since made his presence felt on The Young & The Restless as Cane Ashby, Jill Foster Abbott’s long lost progeny. Handsome is as handsome...

Emmy Award winning New York native Kristoff St. John has been an integral part of The Young and the Restless as Neil Winters for more than a few years. In 1992, St. John won his first Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series. In 2008, Mr. St. John won his second Emmy, as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Over the years, he has also won numerous NAACP Image Awards. Mr. St. John is an avid supporter of animal rights an active member of PETA . An active spokesman for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Mr. St. John has graciously answered the invitation to become part of POZ /Cops 4 Causes fund raiser for AIDS Walk Los Angeles, Love Out Loud "Soaps in the City" thanks to Michael Fairman . Mr. St. John is a noteworthy and valuable addition to this effort.

... Columbus Avenue. The weekend gets extended with Natalie Hiatt because the Columbus Avenue Street Fair was exceptional in that Prohibition was the only locale emanating great music from Tremors with John Kouri. Out there on that sidewalk was Prohibition's very own stellar Ms Hiatt who in turn will be singing her heart out on Tuesday evening around 9PM at Prohibition. "Hiatt is extraordinary ... the appeal and formidable lung power of a blessed mutant who is equal parts Bernadette Peters and Jennifer Tilly but entirely her own creation ...” Steve Walker, The Pitch Kansas City This was posted one year ago regarding this wonderful singer and actress: Kouri made no bones about Natalie's talent. It's unanimous among those who know her: Classic beauty with a classic voice. >>> This year it is even more important to know this young woman. She will be joining Bacharach to the Future. She has to be heard to be believed!

This week you are entertained again with strains of classic Bacharach as we continue to add to the line up for Bacharach to the Future. Scott Walker's rich voice gave great inspiration to "Make It Easy On Yourself." His interpretation when he led the Walker Brothers leads off this week's trio of songs. The other two songs are stand outs from Bruce Kimmel's production of a Bacharach tribute with Linda Purl's "A House is Not A Home" and certainly one of the best recordings of "My Little Red Book" interpreted by Melba Jones. Look here for more posts on Mr. Bacharach and his art . Speaking of Bruce Kimmel and Burt Bacharach, the great news has to do with marvelous man Christian Hoff whose impressive theatrical resume began at the age of eight, no less, and it includes his Tony award winning role as Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys . Casting him as Joey Evans in Pal Joey is nothing less than inspired. This talented and generous man has graciously a...

We have it on good authority that Jessie is a charming young man and that same authority has it that he will soon be able to be seen on your tv screens. There are more than one site that can treat you to his sight. We're posting some shots from Wire Image, one of which is with column favourite James Ellis. We're doing it, because we know somebody who knows him. Well, we might have done it anyway.

Rugby players ... ...do it so well ...this is Nicky Youngquest from OZ. He moonlights as a model. Go figure.

This is not necessarily a main course, but we live in the Northern part of the Western Hemisphere and this is satisfying enough to be one. Cook broccoli and cauliflower in water until they reach the right texture. Remove them from the water, but retain the water and keep it boiling. Cook whole grain penne within the same water after you have salted it. Toss the finished pasta with the chopped broccoli/cauliflower with sweet gorgonzola and pears, chopped together. This is divine--much like the young man in these pics.