g_b Monday Melody

[asfan]

  Paddy and his two friends are talking at a bar. His first friend says:
"I think my wife is having an affair with the electrician. The other day I
came home and found wire cutters under our bed and they weren't mine."

  His second friend says: "I think my wife is having an affair with the
plummer the other day I found a wrench under the bed and it wasn't mine."

  Paddy says: "I think my wife is having an affair with a horse." Both
his friends look at him with utter disbelief. 
 
"No I'm serious. The other day I came home and found a jockey under our bed

g_b Interesting!!

[asfan]

 The Turkish military's legendary
homophobia (rare among NATO countries) comprises both zero-
tolerance for homosexuality by service personnel and the
requirement of rigorous proof by anyone applying for exemption
from service by claiming to be gay.  (Homosexuality is the only
disqualifier from compulsory service for able-bodied men.)  In
personal experiences recounted for Foreign Policy magazine in
December, some gay men seeking exemptions were ordered to
verify their claims by producing witnesses to their homosexual acts,
or by photographing themselves fully engaged--and to be persuasive
to authorities, the conscript had to be depicted in the "receiving"
position in sexual intercourse. [Foreign Policy, 12-4-2010]

Re: g_b Pictures from QAM Mumbai 2011 - On My Blog "TintinSpeaking.blogspot.com"

[Aditya Bondyopadhyay]

Thanks Tintin for Posting..
Aditya B

On 30 January 2011 21:16, Tintin Mumbai India wrote:

>
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> Yesterday, I was there in QAM Parade, from August Kranti Maidan to Girgaum
> Chaupatty.
> It was nice to click all of the pix during the Parade.
>
> I have posted the pix on my Blog - TintinSpeaking.blogspot.com.
>
> Direct links of the Blog Pages are here:
> 1)
> http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/picture-set-1-from-pride-march-qam.html
> 
> 2)
> http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/picture-set-2-from-pride-march-qam.html
> 
> 3)
> http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/picture-set-3-from-pride-march-qam.html
> 
> 4)
> http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/picture-set-4-from-pride-march-qam.html
> 
> 5)
> http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/picture-set-5-from-pride-march-qam.html
> 
> 6)
> http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/picture-set-6-from-pride-march-qam.html
> 
> 7)
> http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/rainbow-butterflies-on-girgaum.html
> 
> 8)
> http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/star-attraction-of-event-qam-mumbai.html
> 
> 9)
> http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/banners-shown-in-pride-march-qam-mumbai.html
> 
> 10)
> http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/wearing-rainbow-qam-mumbai-2011.html
> 
> 11)
> http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/rainbow-on-earth-qam-mumbai-2011.html
> 
> 12)
> http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/rainbow-on-earth-qam-mumbai-2011_30.html
>
> Abhay
> --
> --- Reuse Paper by Both Sided Printing 
>
>  
>



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g_b Pictures from QAM Mumbai 2011 - On My Blog "TintinSpeaking.blogspot.com"

[Tintin Mumbai India]

Hi Guys,

Yesterday, I was there in QAM Parade, from August Kranti Maidan to Girgaum
Chaupatty.
It was nice to click all of the pix during the Parade.

I have posted the pix on my Blog - TintinSpeaking.blogspot.com.

Direct links of the Blog Pages are here:
1)
http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/picture-set-1-from-pride-march-qam.html

2)
http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/picture-set-2-from-pride-march-qam.html

3)
http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/picture-set-3-from-pride-march-qam.html

4)
http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/picture-set-4-from-pride-march-qam.html

5)
http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/picture-set-5-from-pride-march-qam.html

6)
http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/picture-set-6-from-pride-march-qam.html

7)
http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/rainbow-butterflies-on-girgaum.html

8)
http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/star-attraction-of-event-qam-mumbai.html

9)
http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/banners-shown-in-pride-march-qam-mumbai.html

10)
http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/wearing-rainbow-qam-mumbai-2011.html

11)
http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/rainbow-on-earth-qam-mumbai-2011.html

12)
http://tintinspeaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/rainbow-on-earth-qam-mumbai-2011_30.html

Abhay
-- 
--- Reuse Paper by Both Sided Printing 

g_b Sundae

[asfan]

A bus filled with politicians was driving through the countryside one day, on 
the campaign trail.
 The bus driver, caught up in the beautiful scenery,loses control and crashes 
into the ditch. A farmer
 living nearby hears the horrible crash and rushes out to discover the 
wreckage. Finding the politicians, 
he buries them.

The next day, the police come to the farm to question the man. "So you buried 
all the politicians?"
 asked the police officer. "Were they all dead?"

The farmer answered, "Some said they weren't, but you know how politicians lie."

g_b A Chicken Chain's Corporate Ethos Is Questioned

[asfan]

A Pennsylvania Chick-fil-A's decision to sponsor a
February marriage seminar by a group that has been outspoken
against homosexuality has caused an outcry in the gay
community.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/30/us/30chick.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha23

g_b Suits on Same-Sex Marriage

[asfan]

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/29/us/politics/29marriage.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha23




  


 

January 28, 2011

Suits on Same-Sex Marriage May Force Administration to Take a Stand
By CHARLIE SAVAGE

WASHINGTON — President Obama has balanced on a political tightrope for two 
years over the Defense of Marriage Act, the contentious 1996 law barring 
federal recognition of same-sex marriages. Now, two new federal lawsuits 
threaten to snap that rope out from under him. 
 
 
Mr. Obama, whose political base includes many supporters of gay rights, has 
urged lawmakers to repeal the law. But at the same time, citing an 
executive-branch duty to defend acts of Congress, he has sent Justice 
Department lawyers into court to oppose suits seeking to strike the law down as 
unconstitutional. 
 
 
The two lawsuits, however, have provoked an internal administration debate 
about how to sustain its have-it-both-ways stance, officials said. Unlike 
previous challenges, the new lawsuits were filed in districts covered by the 
appeals court in New York — one of the only circuits with no modern precedent 
saying how to evaluate claims that a law discriminates against gay people. 
 
 
That means that the administration, for the first time, may be required to take 
a clear stand on politically explosive questions like whether gay men and 
lesbians have been unfairly stigmatized, are politically powerful, and can 
choose to change their sexual orientation. 
 
 
“Now they are being asked what they think the law should be, and not merely how 
to apply the law as it exists,” said Michael Dorf, a Cornell University law 
professor. “There is much less room to hide for that decision.” 
 
 
James Esseks, an American Civil Liberties Union lawyer helping with one case, 
said the new suits could be game-changing. 
 
 
The Obama legal team has not yet decided what path to take on the lawsuits, 
according to officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity about the 
internal deliberations. But the Justice Department must respond by March 11. 
The debate has arisen at a time when Mr. Obama has signaled that his 
administration may be re-evaluating its stance. 
As a candidate, Mr. Obama backed civil unions for gay people while opposing 
same-sex marriage. But last month, after Congress — in the final hours before 
Republicans took control of the House — repealed the law barring gay men, 
lesbians and bisexuals from serving openly in the military, he told The 
Advocate, a magazine that focuses on gay issues, that his views on marriage 
rights “are evolving.” 
 
 
“I have a whole bunch of really smart lawyers who are looking at a whole range 
of options,” Mr. Obama said, referring to finding a way to end the Defense of 
Marriage Act. “I’m always looking for a way to get it done, if possible, 
through our elected representatives. That may not be possible.” 
 
 
Since 2003, when the Supreme Court struck down laws criminalizing gay sex, the 
legal landscape for same-sex marriage has shifted. Eight states now grant 
marriage licenses to same-sex couples or recognize such marriages if performed 
elsewhere. But under the Defense of Marriage Act, the federal government cannot 
recognize those relationships. 
That has raised a crucial question: Is it constitutional for the federal 
government to grant certain benefits — like health insurance for spouses of 
federal workers, or an exemption to estate taxes for surviving spouses — to 
some people who are legally married under their state’s laws, but not to 
others, based on their sexual orientation? 
 
 
The Constitution declares that everyone has a right to equal protection by the 
law. But many laws treat some people differently from others. Courts uphold 
such policies as constitutional if they can pass a test showing that the 
discrimination is not invidious. 
A law singling out an ordinary class — like owners of property in a district 
with special tax rates — gets an easy test. It is presumed valid, and a 
challenge is dismissed unless a plaintiff proves that the law advances no 
conceivable rational state interest. 
But a law focusing on a class that has often been subjected to unfair 
discrimination — like a racial group — gets a hard test. It is presumed invalid 
and struck down unless the government proves that officials’ purpose in 
adopting the law advances a compelling interest. 
 
 
Gay-rights groups contend that the marriage act ought to be struck down under 
either test. Last year, a federal judge in Massachusetts agreed, saying it was 
unconstitutional even under the easy test’s standards. 
 
 
But the Obama administration, which appealed that ruling, contends that a 
plausible argument exists for why the act might be constitutional. Justice 
Department officials say they have a responsibility to offer that argument and 
let courts decide, rather than effectively nullifying a law by not defending 
it. 
 
 
Justice officials have argued that the marriage act is justified, under

g_b GB Party at LET’S SCREAM on 5th Feb 2011 – It’s a Saturday Nite Party.

[Dee]

GB Party at LET’S SCREAM on 5th Feb 2011 – It’s a Saturday Nite Party.
 
Located in the commercial heart of South Bombay, Let’s Scream is an uber-cool 
disco famous for its great music and a pulsating sound system that will simply 
blow you away. 
 
Date: 5th Feb 2011  – It’s a Saturday Nite Party.
 
Venue: Let’s Scream
Walchand Hirachand Marg, Straight from General Post Office (GPO), near VT 
station, five buildings away from Railway hotel on the opposite side. Next 
Jahaz Bhuvan, Ballard Pier. Mumbai-41.
 
Timings – 9pm to 1.30am only 
 
Cover Charge: Rs 400/- (to defray the expenses of the party)
 
The Cover Charge includes: 
Two small Drinks
In-house DJ and a dance floor which would play a mix of Bollywood as well as 
English Rock 
Light snacks like wafers, peanuts.
Extra drinks will be sold at Rs 50/- to Rs 100/- per drink.
Please note that you have to be above the age of 21 to attend GB
par-ties. Please carry proof of age with you, such as driving license, college 
identity card.
 
Some don'ts:
This is a comfort/safe space for everyone. Many people at the event
may be "newbie’s" (those still coming to terms with their sexuality
and/or those who have mustered the courage to come to such an event
for the first time). We request you to be sensitive to the comfort
levels of others and to behave and dress accordingly.
 
Smoking is allowed only outside the premises. 
  
No dark rooms and no sex and absolutely no drugs on the premises; if found 
indulging in any "hanky panky" you shall be asked to leave the party. 
  
Pls respect the safe space which is being provided. 
 
A few dos: 
Have a smashing time.
Carry your Alcoholic Drinks Permit.

This is a www.gaybombay.org event.
Rights of admission reserved.
 
GayBombay Supports LGBT Businesses 
 
Azaad Bazaar 
33rd Road, Bandra West 
Turn left from KFC, Off Linking Road 
After Bombay Blues 
Tele no 9930212636 
 
DKLOSET" 
Shop no.1, 
Villa Queenie,Plot no.369, 
16th rd, opp Hawain Shack, 
near Mini Punjab Rest, 
Bandra West, 
Mumbai-400050 
 
  
For Grooming 
 
Vanaddict Unisex Salon n Spa 
129/130 Kamlesh Apartments 
Near HDFC Bank and Tolani College 
Sher e Punjab Colony 
Mahakali - Andheri East - Mumbai - 92 
Tele no - 40159325 
 
Khusha's Salon 
18 Clinic Building 
Gamadia Colony 
Near Ganga Jamuna Theatre 
Tardeo Road 
Tele no. - 23537044/ 9920754950 
 
Khusha's Salon 
Shop no 10 
Dosti Shoppee Link Mall 
Dosti Acres, Antop Hill, 
Wadala East 
Mumbai-37 
Tele no. - 24171811/9820500023 
 
Q TOURS- THE GAY TRAVEL STORE 
Please check out : www.qtoursindia.com 
Call: +91 88288 04088 
email us at- i...@qtoursindia.co
 
 
 


  

g_b Saturday Smilie

[asfan]

 Mom took Little Johnny to the doctor for lacerations on his penis.
  
Doctor: "How did such a thing happen?"
  
Johnny: "It's that damn neighbor girl, Susie. Her braces are too darned sharp."

Re: g_b Looking for Soul Mate

[Atharva -]

Fully agree with Tuhin !


Rgds,
-Atharva


On Tue, Jan 18, 2011 at 8:17 PM, Tuhin Roy  wrote:

>
>
>
>
> You gays suck...this is how typically Indian gay behavesthough I was
> feeling bad for being away from my Country, now I am really...really glad
> that I have left that hopeless and pathetic gay culture...
>
> someone is trying to find a love seriously and you guys are making such
> a fun of it...
>
> ...Aditya and Asfan...you are those guys I used to respect, I have always
> liked your views and straight-forwardness...but you also proved to be no
> different than others...
>
> ...this guy is young (22) and looking seriously...if you cannot help...at
> least don't make fun of his emotions
>
> ...it hardly matters whether or not finally Supreme Court allows gay
> marriage...the Indian mentality is never gonna change...so I would say Sado
> wahan par...
>
>
>
>
>
> --- On *Tue, 18/1/11, Sunny dreams * wrote:
>
>
> From: Sunny dreams 
>
> Subject: Re: g_b Looking for Soul Mate
> To: gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, 18 January, 2011, 10:23 AM
>
>
>
>
> cook?? I love cooking some south indian dishes , AND NON VEG- hehe
>
> --- On *Mon, 1/17/11, deepakpatel...@yahoo.com 
> *wrote:
>
>
> From: deepakpatel...@yahoo.com 
> Subject: Re: g_b Looking for Soul Mate
> To: gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, January 17, 2011, 11:38 PM
>
>
>
> What can u cook
>
> Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone
> --
> *From: * asfan 
> *Sender: * gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com
> *Date: *Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:02:58 +0530 (IST)
> *To: *
> *ReplyTo: * gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com
> *Subject: *Re: g_b Looking for Soul Mate
>
>
>
> If you can make good fried Bombay Ducks, I am your man.
>
> asfan
>
>--
> *From:* attract 
> *To:* gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Fri, January 14, 2011 11:48:27 PM
> *Subject:* g_b Looking for Soul Mate
>
> Passions- To Make My Partner Eat The Food Cooked By Me.
>
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Re: g_b Indian tourism industry targets gay, lesbian travellers

[fair gay]

the exhibition starts from coming friday -28th Jan?





From: "modera...@gaybombay.in" 
To: gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, January 29, 2011 12:23:35 AM
Subject: g_b Indian tourism industry targets gay, lesbian travellers

  
Indian tourism industry targets gay, lesbian travellers
IANS, Jan 28, 2011, 10.11pm IST
 
NEW DELHI: Gay and lesbian tourists are big spenders and vacation savvy and are 
being increasingly targeted by travel operators in India, said travel experts 
at 
the 18th South Asia Travel and Tour Expo (SATTE) Friday. 


"Gays or lesbians are the biggest spender on lifestyle products. They have 
maximum disposable incomes as they come from DINK (Double Income, No Kids) 
group. So they are recession proof and they are vacation savvy," said Thomas 
Boemkes, managing director, Tom On Tour, a portal for gay travellers and 
friends. 


A special session on 'Gay and Lesbian Tourism' was organised by SATTE. 

"Gay men usually come in groups from Western Europe, United States and Canada 
and their favourite destination is Kerala, Rajasthan and Varanasi," director of 
Indjapink, India's first and only gay travel boutique for gay vacations, Sanjay 
Malhotra, said. 


He also said after the Delhi high court ruling in favour of homosexuals, the 
tourism industry in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community has 
increased manifold. 


On July 2, 2009, the Delhi high court had ruled in favour of scrapping Section 
377 of the Indian Penal Code that criminalises sexual acts between consenting 
adults of the same gender. 


A total of 38 countries are participating in the exhibition that started Friday 
in Pragati Maidan, which has stalls from 25 states of India. 

 
 
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