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Gay-Bashing In British Columbia

Canadian police are investigating the gay-bashing of a British Columbia man who was brutally beaten last month while he and a friend enjoyed a rural natural hot spring. The victim was relaxing in the hot pool with his companion, both men from Burnaby, when they were joined by two other men and a woman. The man who identified himself as …

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United States Of Shame

Y’all know I love my silly maps, but I’ve resisted posting this one because some of the categories are so…baffling. Ugliest residents? But this one is apparently going viral. And now you can stopping sending it to me.

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NEW YORK: Lawmaker Wants To Ban Electronic Devices While Walking

New York state Sen. Carl Kruger wants to make it illegal to use any electronic device while crossing the street. Violators would be required to appear in court, and revenue from the $100 fines would go to a fund to educate people on the dangers of device distractions, the senator said. “This is not a nuisance offense,” Kruger said. “People …

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Quote Of The Day – Tony Perkins

“Tonight President Obama recognized the important role of parents in the educational achievement of their children. President Obama himself has set an example as a father and husband. However, the agenda he has pursued and articulated tonight does not strengthen the kind of family children need: one with a Mom and Dad. [snip] Unfortunately, many of the Administration’s policies have …

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HAWAII: Governor Nominates Openly Gay Woman To State Supreme Court

Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie has nominated an openly gay woman to the state Supreme Court. Sabrina McKenna, 53, has spent the last 17 years as a family court judge. The governor said Tuesday that McKenna’s appointment had everything to do with her intelligence, temperament and legal knowledge and nothing to do with her sexuality. McKenna said she believes her sexual …

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HAWAII: Civil Unions Bill Advances

Hawaii’s civil unions bill yesterday squeaked out of committee and advanced for a vote by the full state Senate. Senate Bill 232 passed the Senate Judiciary and Labor Committee by a 3-2 vote, after a hearing that lasted just over two hours. The bill now goes to the Senate floor for the second of three required votes by the full …

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George Michael Gets Scruffy

An Australian newspaper is breathlessly reporting that George Michael is spending his downtime in Sydney by cruising men on the iPhone app Scruff. And that’s apparently news because he usually works it on Grindr. Now a fixture on the Northern Beaches after arriving in town for New Year, the on-the-prowl performer has apparently joined Scruff, a new iPhone application marketed …

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SOTU: The Enhanced Remix

Via the White House, here’s last night’s complete State of the Union address. “This enhanced version features charts, graphs and other visual aids that accompany the President’s speech.”

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