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Mardi Gras - 2008
2008-03-04 11:09:00
If you were wanting more pics from Mardi Gras Sydney - check out Morgan Carpenter, who has been the photographer for Same Same. See Morgan's site here. Before I click out for the night, below is our very own N.Z safe sex poster boi partying it up at Mardi Gras... Can I just say he's sexier in real life ;-)

Mardi Gras - 2008
2008-03-04 11:09:00
If you were wanting more pics from Mardi Gras Sydney - check out Morgan Carpenter, who has been the photographer for Same Same. See Morgan's site here. Before I click out for the night, below is our very own N.Z safe sex poster boi partying it up at Mardi Gras... Can I just say he's sexier in real life ;-)
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Prince Harry @ War
2008-03-04 10:52:00
Made available Sunday, March 2, 2008, Britain's Prince Harry is seen playing rugby with fellow soldiers during a break in their duties in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2008. Prince Harry's secret tour of duty, due to last until April, was abruptly ended after a magazine and Web sites disclosed details of his whereabouts. Prince Harry, home from his abandoned military mission to Afghanistan, says he hopes to return to combat zones as soon as possible. [Photo's John Stillwel]

Prince Harry @ War
2008-03-04 10:52:00
Made available Sunday, March 2, 2008, Britain's Prince Harry is seen playing rugby with fellow soldiers during a break in their duties in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2008. Prince Harry's secret tour of duty, due to last until April, was abruptly ended after a magazine and Web sites disclosed details of his whereabouts. Prince Harry, home from his abandoned military mission to Afghanistan, says he hopes to return to combat zones as soon as possible. [Photo's John Stillwel]

New Study Same-Sex Partners
2008-03-04 10:04:00
A new study show that similarities have been found for same-sex partners and heterosexual couples that are not not single, not married.Jeanine and Nichole Soterwood have made the same emotional and financial commitments as most married couples. They share a name. They have stood before a justice of the peace and exchanged vows. They both own their house and are the parents of a 4-year-old son, Isaac. But one thing about the Soterwoods is clearly not the same. They aren't married, because they can't be. Instead, they are among nearly 109,000 same-sex couples who live together in California - double the number of any other state. The most the Soterwoods could do is register with the state as domestic partners - a step roughly 43,000 California couples have taken, and that the Soterwoods moved specifically from Arizona to do.As the gay marriage issue returns to center stage in California, same-sex registered partners like the Soterwoods have a direct personal stake in the issue. A lo...
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New Study Same-Sex Partners
2008-03-04 10:04:00
A new study show that similarities have been found for same-sex partners and heterosexual couples that are not not single, not married.Jeanine and Nichole Soterwood have made the same emotional and financial commitments as most married couples. They share a name. They have stood before a justice of the peace and exchanged vows. They both own their house and are the parents of a 4-year-old son, Isaac. But one thing about the Soterwoods is clearly not the same. They aren't married, because they can't be. Instead, they are among nearly 109,000 same-sex couples who live together in California - double the number of any other state. The most the Soterwoods could do is register with the state as domestic partners - a step roughly 43,000 California couples have taken, and that the Soterwoods moved specifically from Arizona to do.As the gay marriage issue returns to center stage in California, same-sex registered partners like the Soterwoods have a direct personal stake in the issue. A lo...
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Melbourne Fashion Festival
2008-03-02 23:11:00
L?Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival - 2008 starts today through to the end of the week, the opening party was at the stunning Government House, as you can see from the picture left - it's an amazing place. Talking of amazing - picture right is my dwarf-like friend, hottie - Anthony Callea at the opening party.From what I've heard, you need to check out the Bond range... Which we should be able to see this week sometime.
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Melbourne Fashion Festival
2008-03-02 23:11:00
L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival - 2008 starts today through to the end of the week, the opening party was at the stunning Government House, as you can see from the picture left - it's an amazing place. Talking of amazing - picture right is my dwarf-like friend, hottie - Anthony Callea at the opening party.From what I've heard, you need to check out the Bond range... Which we should be able to see this week sometime.

Lifesavers With Pride
2008-03-01 11:42:00
Were only half way through the floats (So exciting) - One would think this would of been the hottest floats - Lifesavers With Pride ! Check out their blog and also their flickr site where it has some sweet pics.

Lifesavers With Pride
2008-03-01 11:42:00
Were only half way through the floats (So exciting) - One would think this would of been the hottest floats - Lifesavers With Pride ! Check out their blog and also their flickr site where it has some sweet pics.

Mardi Gras underway in Sydney
2008-03-01 11:14:00
The traditional dykes on bikes began the parade up Oxford Street to the cheers of around 300,000 spectators. They were followed by members of the original 1978 march before gay and lesbian life savers began dancing up the parade route alongside a fire truck, a small yacht and several moving dance floors.Among the 150 floats are a number of political groups, including same sex equality activists and political party. But for many people here the extravagant costumes and an array of loud brightly coloured floats are all part of a very large party. An international contingent of revellers is also joining the parade with people coming as far as the United States and Europe to be in Sydney .Organisers say this year's parade is the biggest in Mardi Gras ' history and is a time to reflect on the progress that has been made and the challenges still ahead.[source]

Mardi Gras underway in Sydney
2008-03-01 11:14:00
The traditional dykes on bikes began the parade up Oxford Street to the cheers of around 300,000 spectators. They were followed by members of the original 1978 march before gay and lesbian life savers began dancing up the parade route alongside a fire truck, a small yacht and several moving dance floors.Among the 150 floats are a number of political groups, including same sex equality activists and political party. But for many people here the extravagant costumes and an array of loud brightly coloured floats are all part of a very large party. An international contingent of revellers is also joining the parade with people coming as far as the United States and Europe to be in Sydney .Organisers say this year's parade is the biggest in Mardi Gras ' history and is a time to reflect on the progress that has been made and the challenges still ahead.[source]

Mardi Gras - How Far We've Come
2008-03-01 10:30:00
Where ever you are I hope your loving the 30th Mardi Gras , it's hard to believe the people who are marching from Pastors, Federal Police, the people of 1978, kids and their parents and even the Defense Force. While I'm listening and watching I'm starting to get a better understanding of how far the GLBT community has come since 1978. Wow just amazing.

Mardi Gras - How Far We've Come
2008-03-01 10:30:00
Where ever you are I hope your loving the 30th Mardi Gras , it's hard to believe the people who are marching from Pastors, Federal Police, the people of 1978, kids and their parents and even the Defense Force. While I'm listening and watching I'm starting to get a better understanding of how far the GLBT community has come since 1978. Wow just amazing.

Mardi Gras Live Streaming
2008-03-01 08:57:00
If your wanting live streaming for the 30th Mardi Gras go here to Joy FM... click on listen - (if you can keep the bandwidth low as you can)
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Mardi Gras Live Streaming
2008-03-01 08:57:00
If your wanting live streaming for the 30th Mardi Gras go here to Joy FM... click on listen - (if you can keep the bandwidth low as you can)
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30th Mardi Gras Start Now.
2008-03-01 08:30:00
If you are in Sydney - awesome! If you are anywhere else in the world you can stream Mardi Gras to hear what is happening as it happens link coming in next post.
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30th Mardi Gras Start Now.
2008-03-01 08:30:00
If you are in Sydney - awesome! If you are anywhere else in the world you can stream Mardi Gras to hear what is happening as it happens link coming in next post.
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Mardi Gras To Be The Best Ever
2008-02-29 22:51:00
This story from SMH also check out some of the floats to watch for.Mardi Gras to outstrip all othersOrganisers of Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras say tonight's event will be the biggest ever, with 10,000 people taking part in the parade.Crowds of up to 300,000 people are expected to line the central city route to watch the procession of themed floats, drag queens and many more costumed and flesh-revealing revellers.Up to 80 military personnel and defence force employees are expected to march for the first time as the internationally renowned gay pride event marks its 30th anniversary.The head of New Mardi Gras, Marcus Bourget, said the event had achieved a great deal since the first parade in 1978."Mardi Gras has had its fair share of ups and downs so to achieve the 30th anniversary is a huge milestone for us," Mr Bourget told ABC Radio.But it retained much of its original political message, he said."Mardi Gras is all about the festival and it's all about telling Australia ou...

Mardi Gras To Be The Best Ever
2008-02-29 22:51:00
This story from SMH also check out some of the floats to watch for.Mardi Gras to outstrip all othersOrganisers of Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras say tonight's event will be the biggest ever, with 10,000 people taking part in the parade.Crowds of up to 300,000 people are expected to line the central city route to watch the procession of themed floats, drag queens and many more costumed and flesh-revealing revellers.Up to 80 military personnel and defence force employees are expected to march for the first time as the internationally renowned gay pride event marks its 30th anniversary.The head of New Mardi Gras, Marcus Bourget, said the event had achieved a great deal since the first parade in 1978."Mardi Gras has had its fair share of ups and downs so to achieve the 30th anniversary is a huge milestone for us," Mr Bourget told ABC Radio.But it retained much of its original political message, he said."Mardi Gras is all about the festival and it's all about telling Australia ou...

2nd Annual National Underwear Day Brazil
2008-02-29 22:03:00
Pictures from the 2nd Annual National Underwear Day, which took place in Brazil on Wednesday. All images Source Finíssimo.

2nd Annual National Underwear Day Brazil
2008-02-29 22:03:00
Pictures from the 2nd Annual National Underwear Day, which took place in Brazil on Wednesday. All images Source Finíssimo.

Massive crowds expected for Mardi Gras
2008-02-29 21:41:00
Our Freedom Your FreedomOrganisers say tonight's gay and lesbian Mardi Gras parade in Sydney will be the biggest in the 30-year history of the event.Almost 10,000 people will head up Oxford Street on 150 floats tonight, three decades after the original protest march for gay rights.Organisers are expecting more than 300,000 people to watch tonight's parade.The head of New Mardi Gras, Marcus Bourget, says a lot has been achieved since 1978."Mardi Gras has had its fair share of ups and downs so to achieve the 30th anniversary is a huge milestone for us," he said.Mr Bourget says the modern Mardi Gras retains much of its original political message."Mardi Gras is all about the festival and it's all about telling Australia our stories, our lives, and showing Australia that our love is not a second class love and shouldn't be treated as such," he said."So it's all about compassion, understanding and acceptance, so I think they're universal values."Among the marchers tonight will be ga...

Massive crowds expected for Mardi Gras
2008-02-29 21:41:00
Our Freedom Your FreedomOrganisers say tonight's gay and lesbian Mardi Gras parade in Sydney will be the biggest in the 30-year history of the event.Almost 10,000 people will head up Oxford Street on 150 floats tonight, three decades after the original protest march for gay rights.Organisers are expecting more than 300,000 people to watch tonight's parade.The head of New Mardi Gras, Marcus Bourget, says a lot has been achieved since 1978."Mardi Gras has had its fair share of ups and downs so to achieve the 30th anniversary is a huge milestone for us," he said.Mr Bourget says the modern Mardi Gras retains much of its original political message."Mardi Gras is all about the festival and it's all about telling Australia our stories, our lives, and showing Australia that our love is not a second class love and shouldn't be treated as such," he said."So it's all about compassion, understanding and acceptance, so I think they're universal values."Among the marchers tonight will be ga...

Oxford Street - Mardi Gras
2008-02-29 10:26:00
We take a look at the forthcoming Sydney Mardi Gras parade which takes place this coming Saturday. We visit Oxford Street down where the parade will proceed. It will be an extra special Mardi Gras this year as it is 30 years since the first parade took place back in 1978.

Oxford Street - Mardi Gras
2008-02-29 10:26:00
We take a look at the forthcoming Sydney Mardi Gras parade which takes place this coming Saturday. We visit Oxford Street down where the parade will proceed. It will be an extra special Mardi Gras this year as it is 30 years since the first parade took place back in 1978.

Christan Pastors - In Sydney Mardi Gras
2008-02-27 20:22:00
This has got to be a first for Sydney Mardi Gras - They have got Christian Pastors in the parade. This has bought mixed reactions from people - as you can imagine! Just to add to the politics their have been 100 Christian pastors who have signed an apology for their lack of welcome to gay community.I've pasted a number of links here that you might wanna check out.100 Revs - Christan Pastors ApologizeShould Pastors be apologizing? - ABC // Hear the MP3For the first time, military personnel and Christian ministers will take part in Sydney's Mardi Gras festival.

Christan Pastors - In Sydney Mardi Gras
2008-02-27 20:22:00
This has got to be a first for Sydney Mardi Gras - They have got Christian Pastors in the parade. This has bought mixed reactions from people - as you can imagine! Just to add to the politics their have been 100 Christian pastors who have signed an apology for their lack of welcome to gay community.I've pasted a number of links here that you might wanna check out.100 Revs - Christan Pastors ApologizeShould Pastors be apologizing? - ABC // Hear the MP3For the first time, military personnel and Christian ministers will take part in Sydney's Mardi Gras festival.

Mardi Gras : : On The Way To Sydney
2008-02-25 22:16:00
This coming Saturday is Sydney 's 30 Mardi Gras . Already people are leaving for Sydney! The above pink flight is from New York to Sydney. The flight put on by Air New Zealand. My home air line getting the flight on!

Mardi Gras : : On The Way To Sydney
2008-02-25 22:16:00
This coming Saturday is Sydney 's 30 Mardi Gras . Already people are leaving for Sydney! The above pink flight is from New York to Sydney. The flight put on by Air New Zealand. My home air line getting the flight on!