• Pam's House Blend: "The very purpose of a Bill of Rights was to withdraw certain subjects from the vicissitudes of political controversy, to place them beyond the reach of majorities and officials, and to establish them as legal principles to be applied by the courts.  One's right to life, liberty, and property, to free speech, a free press, freedom of worship and assembly, and other fundamental rights may not be submitted to vote; they depend on the outcome of no elections." ...Justice Jackson, W.Va. board of Ed. vs. B. Arnette, US Supreme Court 1940. Worried About Marriage in California
• Urban Dictionary: gaybie, the child of a gay couple. Usage: "Have you had the chance to see Dan & Terry's gaybie? He is absolutely fabulous and cute as a button!"  
• Queerty: I sat down (over google chat) with San Diego's Brent Corrigan, the 21 year-old adult film star who made his first "adult" film at 16. Corrigan made headlines with his involvement in the murder investigation of porn director Bryan Kocis, which has been written about in Out Magazine and Rolling Stone. Brent and I chatted about his work, from Another Gay Sequel to the launch of his new website, his feelings on Barack Obama, and the fight to reject Proposition Eight. Brent Corrigan Sits Down With Queerty
• SameSame.com.au: They said it was impossible, but we’re hearing reports that openly gay gold medal Olympian Matthew Mitcham is about to sign on his first national sponsor, just as he inks a deal with the same management as Ian Thorpe. With our ear close to the ground, word has trickled back that Mitcham is very close to signing on to be the new face and, well, bum of swimwear and underpants brand aussieBum. Matthew Mitcham Gets First National Sponsor?
• Gay Agenda: A gay Jamaican man — one of the longest-held detainees at the Northwest Detention Center — has won a second chance to remain in the United States after a federal appeals court in a ruling this week pointed to a “pattern and practice of persecution” of gays in his Caribbean homeland. Gay Jamaican Immigrant Gains Reprieve
• Beautiful Mag: About two years ago we discovered Sandro Bross and introduced him to the world as a hair stylist with a strong passion for photography. Completely self taught, Sandro has been able to build himself an impressive portfolio in this short period of time, which he showcases on his personal photography website. A website that he constantly updates with new models, and evolutionary work. Simon Kienzle by Sandro Bross
• Lesbian Nation: Where does a lesbian gamer go when she wants to hang out with the girls? Well, the good news is there are a growing number of lesbian and women-oriented gaming sites ripe for exploration on the web these days. So join us for a rundown of six hot hangouts for gaming news, reviews and interaction for girl gamers on the net. A Virtual Lesbian Life: Where the Girls Are
• South Florida Blade: Approximately 150 teams came to Seattle in late August from across the U.S. and Canada, including Fort Lauderdale, for the annual NAGAA gay softball World Series, dubbed “Northwest Quest.” The teams played in four divisions of open play, plus a separate women’s division. Strong Showing by Fort Lauderdale Softball
• In Case You Didn't Know: “I think we’re all sick of trying to be a ‘Skinny Minnie,’” says Valerie Bertinelli, the Jenny Craig spokesperson. “Not all of us are born that way. A lot of us have to struggle, and we don’t want to struggle anymore. Valerie Bertinelli: ‘Sick of Trying to be a Skinny Minnie’
• Bricks and Stones: Katie Holmes kicked off previews for her Broadway debut in Arthur Miller’s All My Sons on Thursday along with some anti-Scientology protestors. The activists wore Guy Fawkes masks popularized by the novel and film “V for Vendetta” and carried placards saying “Scientology is a cult,” “Run, Katie, Run!” and “Free Katie, Keep Tom” and shouting “How many more must die?” outside the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City. Katie Holmes’ Broadway Show Picketed by Scientology Protestors
• Obama's trying hard to make his point with a fly in the face

   

• Salon: At the closing bell on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 368 points, to 11388.44. That's still not back to where it began the week, 11421.99, but it's not far off. Investors seem assuaged by the government's commitment to spend possibly as much as one trillion dollars taking mortgage-related assets off the books of American financial corporations. An extra reason to celebrate: at the end of the business day in New York, no major financial institutions appeared in imminent danger of collapse. So let's step back for a moment, away from the immediate headlines. Exhausted by the pace of keeping up with minute-by-minute financial chaos, I took a break for the last hour or so and read Alex Tabarrok's "The Separation of Commercial and Investment Banking: The Morgans vs. The Rockefellers," published in the Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics in 1998. A History Lesson from the Great Depression
• Slate: Fashion Week last week in New York, where the first leg of the spring 2009 season ended Friday, the best American designers seemed dissatisfied with the ordinary. Marc Jacobs offered elegant zaniness. Ralph Lauren showed sexy luxury. Rodarte gave us a Goth-glam fantasy. These collections were beautiful and well-received. But were they American?  New York Designers Re-Envision the American Woman.
• New York Times: The Bush administration, moving to prevent an economic cataclysm, urged Congress on Friday to grant it far-reaching emergency powers to buy hundreds of billions of dollars in distressed mortgages despite many unknowns about how the plan would work. Henry M. Paulson Jr., the Treasury secretary, made it clear that the upfront cost of the rescue proposal could easily be $500 billion, and outside experts predicted that it could reach $1 trillion. Bush Officials Urge Swift Action on Rescue Powers

Sawmill Camping Resort's Annual Fall Country Western Weekend began 9/19 and is now in full swing with a lineup of fabulous entertainment including Koy Cox debuting his new CD, Chic Lisitano and the ROTC of St. Pete. The hot members of Suncoast Squares, Florida Mavericks & South FL Mustangs will impress you with their squaredancing routines.  Keep your boots on for line-dancing, two-stepping and Sawmill's Country Crockpot of Music in the Courtyard. Don't miss the other happenings including Bingo & 50/50, Meet & Greet, Chef Tom's tasty BBQ and fixin's, DJ Rob's hot energy dance music in Woody's, T-Dances on both Sat & Sun afternoons, pool parties in the Mill's Clothing Optional pool and Coffee Tom's Karaoke.

Enjoy Pride Night Saturday s At The Boulevard Miami with resident DJ Carlos G and Ricardito La-La-La and his Mucachos.  $5 Valet parking available. 

Saturday, September 20th take a walk on the wild side with Julie G. and the girls of Heaven as they present Glam Shock @ Purgatory. The ultimate dance party night for women who love women. Special Glitz & Glam show by the xxx Heaven Go Go girls; the place will be slammin with filthy gorgeous women. DJ Kaprah will play an eclectic set to keep the dance floor packed all night. Doors open @ 10pm , cover is $10 all night, 21 & up, 2.4.1 from 10pm until midnight, $3 buds all night and special Glam Shock shots !!!

Saturday, September 20th, Gary Santis and JetSet Nightclub have L.A. Diva DJ Adien Aggenbach.  Free drinks 10 PM to midnight and party all night.  Enjoy shows by Erika Norel and TP Lords.  For Star Treatment and VIP Room with Table Service call 954-513-8958.  Valet Parking available $10.

Saturday, September 20th, Steel Fort Lauderdale’s Flash Saturdays has the Winner or the 2008 National DJ Contest DJ Ajar.   Catch Gayety North in the Video Bar and hot gay and bisexual friendly dancers courtesy of Boardwalk Fort Lauderdale.  Show by Noel Leon.  Plenty of free parking. 

Club Dolche of West Palm is proud to have Latrice Royale on Saturday, September 20^th for Deco Dance.  No cover and all drinks $3 before midnight.  Enjoy resident DJ Tito spinning all night long.

G. Bar Ybor City (Tampa) will have the CD release party for Bryn Christopher on Saturday, September 20^th.  The CD titled, The Quest:  EP will be in stores on September 16^th.  Enjoy DJ Greg Anderson and VJ Lu all night long.  Also, Raging Stallion Exclusive Damian Rios live!   Doors open at 9 PM and no cover before 10 PM and only $5 after.  Enjoy $1 drinks from 9 PM to 11 PM. 

The Honey Pot Ybor City presents Tease Saturdays and on Saturday, September 20^th will have a Dildo Demolition Derby.  Sign up for the chance to drive one of six dildo cars, knock out the competition, and drive your dildo home to win $100 cash!  Free drinks from 10 PM to midnight and never a cover before 11 PM. 

Saturday, September 20th, check out the Art Walk Gulfport beginning at 6 PM.  Many talented Artisans, Crafters, and Entertainers sell their handmade wares along Beach Blvd. Shop the diverse offerings while listening to a variety of live entertainment throughout the Village.  Live entertainment features Sterling Magee, Summer Town and a variety of music at the infamous "Gulfporch".  For more information go to www.gulfportma.com or call 727-322-5217.

Love, comedy and confusion thrive behind the scenes of a Broadway-bound musical version of The Taming of the Shrew in Cole Porter’s musical masterpiece. Quarrelling couples swat and swoon as they navigate through the satiric, witty, and sensual score featuring such classics as “Too Darn Hot,” “So in Love” and “Brush Up Your Shakespeare!” Featuring Orlando singing talent Michael Andrew. The well-loved musical will open the company's 20th anniversary season at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center. Ticket prices range from $16 to $40.

For more information, maps and links to Orlando Shakespeare Theater as well as ticketing information, use this link: Orlando Shakes Presents Kiss Me Kate

The 2008 The High Heel Hike will be held on September 20, with registration beginning at 11:00 am, in Hyde Park Village.  The The High Heel Hike™ is a 1K strut through Hyde Park Village.  Teams and individuals are invited to participate in the “Diva Strut” through the shops, while enjoying a festive atmosphere fit for a Queen or King. They are asking the public to pose, laugh, smile and walk while raising money for Moffitt Cancer Center and Young Survival Coalition.  The Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation was founded in 1994 with the sole purpose of supporting the three major areas of concentration at the Cancer Center – Cancer Research, Patient Care and Education.