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Sunday, September 28th, 2008
5:09 am	LGBT-Inclusive Ads: Instinct - February 2008 LGBT-inclusive advertising campaigns (which depict same-sex couplehood either in images or words) among mainstream advertisers is a rare thing, indeed. This is part of my series to document companies who market a product or service meant for the general population but with an ad that targets, focuses on or includes the LGBT community. Gaelen Gates I (heart) Hillary I love Hillary Hyatt Resorts (page 5) - Full-page ad for Hyatt Resorts' featuring a male couple seated and cuddled together. Travelocity (Page 19) - touting service's list of LGBT-friendly hotels and vacation packages The Advocate - Nov. 20, 2007 Instinct - November 2007 Air New Zealand Bud Light Diet Pepsi Washington Mutual The Advocate - Dec. 18, 2007 American Airlines New York Life Paris, Las Vegas ad touting inclusiveness at the casino. The Advocate - Jan. 29, 2008 Aetna - Male couple holding hands INstinct - Feb. 2008 Fort Lauderdale Tourism - man on scooter has gay pride colors on his shorts, text touts inclusiveness. Genre - May 2008 Delta Airlines - Male couple touching Hyatt - Male couple on honeymoon Philadelphia Tourism - touting inclusiveness Wide Eye liquor - Male couple touching Instinct - August 2008 Bud Light - three men, two touching Canada Tourism - picture of male couple bicycling, text says out dancing night before. Paris, Las Vegas Casino - two men's wedding rings on a nightstand bedside table. 2008 AIDS Ride - at the start 2008 AIDS Ride - Half Way point 2008 AIDS Ride - TJ Entertaining the crowd Lisa Lombardi's wedding announcement March 2008 Genre magazine K-Y Intrigue - Male couple in bed together. Las Vegas - Male couple in photos July 2008 Genre Magazine Travelocity: Gay and Lesbian inclusion in text. Photos of of men together with no women. Sept. 2008 Instinct magazine Avis - male couple; domestic partners mentioned in text ON magazine - Sept. 2008 Vardy's Jewelers - Inclusive text; photo of two men's wedding bands McCain hugging the KKK (fake) McCain Hugging Bush - everything cropped out except for McCain and Bush's hand on his shoulder. AP photo of the KKK - everything cropped out except for the guy in white - then he was flipped to be a mirror image. This AP photo was flipped as a mirror image, blurred and used as the background behind their heads. This AFP photo (or one like it) had everything cut out except the sign at the bottom. It was used at the bottom of the McKKKain photo.   Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
Saturday, September 27th, 2008
10:13 pm	Remembering why Paul Newman was such a popular star Paul Newman died today from complications of cancer. He was 83. He also was an Oscar-winning actor, a philanthropist, a Democrat (he was a delegate to the 1968 convention in Chicago) and a Grade-A Hollywood Hunk. This past summer one of the classic movie channel was playing the 1958 film Long Hot Summer while I was reading a book. I looked up and saw one of the most gorgeous men I’ve ever seen. Of course it was 33-year-old Paul Newman oozing sex appeal right out of the big-screen TV. Most of us alive today - if we know him - only know him as an elderly actor or as the guy who sells salad dressing at the local Safeway or Kroger store. But, as attested by the photos below. He also was a hottie in his day. Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
3:44 pm	The Ultimate Survey Been putting this off for a couple years … but anything to keep from reading my Evidence case book. Who Are You? What is your full name as it appears on you birth certificate: David Alan Speakman What do you like to be called: David What are your nicknames: Davodd What is your alias? (Middle name, street you grew up on): Alan Clearview What’s your stripper/drag queen name? (Name of first pet, mother’s maiden name): Pepper Herron What’s your Mobster Nickname: The Coin Operator What’s your Star Wars Nickname: Davsp Hefor, Nambui of Loratadine What’s your Spell Check name (words that replace your name in spell check): Devoid Specimen Number of candles that appeared on your last birthday cake: 40 Date you were born: Feb. 4, 1968 (2-4-68) What’s your Sun sign: Aquarius What’s your Moon sign: Aries What’s your Constellation Rising: Scorpio Notable Events on the Day You Were Born: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his “Drum Major Instinct” speech where he predicted his own death and gave instructions for his funeral. Clergy and Laymen Concerned about Vietnam accuse the U.S. of war crimes in Vietnam Parent’s names: Father: James Donald Speakman Mother: Sandra Kay Herron Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana Hometown: Churubusco, Indiana Current Residence: Mountain View, California Height: 6′1″ Eye color: Turquoise Hair color: Brown Piercings: None Tattoos: None What’s your most attractive feature: Eyes Pets: Joey, dog - Golden Retriever/Daschund mix (Animal shelter rescue) Boris, cat - Brown tuxedo tabby/rag doll (Animal shelter rescue) Taffy, cat -Miniature bob-tail black tuxedo (stray rescue) Toby, cat - Cappuccino-brown (stray rescue) What are the perks of your job: Casual dress (rare in law offices) Great boss Time flexible to accommodate law school How much do you love your job: Well, I’m going to night law school - so I’m looking for a change. Are you an inside or outdoors person? Indoors. I’m allergic to pollen. Do you have children? No. But I helped raise a step kid for the first couple years of my relationship with Rich. What Laundry detergent do you use? Tide What color is your underwear: Plaid Color of socks: I’m barefoot as I type this (usually white) What color is your bedroom’s carpet: Beige (soon to be torn up and replaced with hardwood) What color is your bedroom: Bordello Burgundy What color is your bathroom: Guest Bathroom: Dark Sage. Master Bathroom: Light Sage What did you want to be when you were little? Doctor. Favorite childhood memory: Long hot lazy summers in rural Indiana. When Was The Last Time You: Took a shower: Yesterday. I’m writing this in my bathrobe before I have gotten ready for the day. Danced: A few months ago. Received flowers and from whom: 6 years ago, from Rich. I immediately put them outside because I was allergic to them. Watched Bambi: More than 30 years ago. Cried: I don;t remember. Sometimes I tear up during sad movies or TV shows. But It’s been years since I had a good cry. Got a real letter: A couple days ago. I work in a law office. I get real paper-in-envelope stamped U.S. mail letters all the time. Gave to charity: Well, since my Law School is officially a non-profit - I gave last month when I paid tuition. What did you have for breakfast? A Diet Coke. What was the last book you read: Darwinia by Robert Charles Wilson What was the last CD you bought: Celtic Christmas (Dec. 2007) What was the last movie you saw: Lost Boys 2 (Wow bad) What will be the next CD you buy: I don’t know. Do you play the lottery: No. I have a moral thing against lotteries - they are a tax on the poor. Ever win? Once I was given a lottery ticket with my paycheck when I worked for WPTA-TV in Fort Wayne. I gave it away - it won $25 dollars. From whom did you get your last e-mail? Dian Crayne Last person you went to dinner with? Phillip Rose, Law School study partner What are you listening to right now? The combined fans of my computer and our server Best thing that happened to you today: Slept in Any new and exciting news you’d like to share with everyone? Rich’s new job/career path starts on Monday. What is Your Favorite: Flavor: French Vanilla Breakfast cereal: Archer Farms (Target Brand) Blueberry Granola With Flax Candy: Reese’s peanut butter cups, Peanut Butter Twix Salad Dressing: Honey Mustard Food: Butter Chicken Cuisine: Indian. Breakfast Food: French Toast with melted peanut butter between the slices with maple syrup and lots of butter. Pie: Blueberry Lunch: In-N-Out Double Double, Animal Style with Animal Fries. Alcoholic beverage: LIIT Type of Ice: None. Your favorite potato chip? Ruffles All Dressed chips (only available in Canada) Favorite sandwich? Sliced chicken breast with pesto, sun dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, tomato slices and a slice of provolone cheese on focaccia brad - toasted open face until the cheese starts to melt. (Nom nom nom…) Ice cream: Homemade French Vanilla/Almond Sobe flavor: Energy Soda: Diet Cherry Coke Restaurant: Temptations Fast Food Restaurant: IN-N-Out Toothpaste: Colgate Fresh Mint Deodorant: Anthony for Men Logistics Alcohol Free, Hugo Shampoo or conditioner: Anthony Every Day, Neutrogena T-Gel Perfume/cologne: Hugo Type of Underwear: Depends on the day and occasion and comfort level needed. Shoes: Merrell lace-ups, Sketchers, Vans Accessory: One 6 mm platinum (PLAT) wedding band (pipe cut). Possession: My car. Clothes: My “Kill All Humans” red t-Shirt Favorite brand of clothing? Clearance rack. Color: Green Number: 4 Stone: Pakistan green marble Holiday: Labor Day Day of the week: Friday Favorite time of day? Late at night when everyone has gone to bed and I have alone time as the world is quiet. Flower: Osteopermums - especially the sherbet orange ones with purple centers Smell: Fresh Rosemary Grade: Junior year at Ball State Subject in school: English. Teacher: Judge Weissbrodt from Contracts class in law school Birthday Present Ever: Blu-Ray DVD burner Fairy tale: Hansel and Gretel Poem(s): Beowulf Type of music: melodic and electronic rock, trance, lounge. Song(s): Albums - Depeche Mode Violator, New Order Substance, Lost Boys Soundtrack Song you love but are embarrassed to admit to: Top of the World by The Carpenters Christmas Carol: Carol of the Bells http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSlMOzaZLnM Movie: - SF: Blade Runner - Fantasy: Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Dark Fantasy: Hellraiser, Candyman (tie) - Horror: Alien - Chick Flick: Steel Magnolias - Cult: Desperate Living - Comedy: Young Frankenstein - Drama: Sophie’s Choice - Classic Drama: Citizen Kane - Dark Comedy: Dangerous Liaisons - Thriller: Manchurian Candidate (original) TV show: Heroes, Battlestar Galactica, Supernatural, House TV star: Ben Browder, Jamie Bamber, Jensen Ackles, Jeffrey Dean Morgan Magazine: Weird Tales, The Week Celebrity: Clive Owen Super Hero: Green Lantern Fraggle: Mokey Sesame Street Character: Grover Zoo Exhibit: African Journey at the Fort Wayne Zoo Favorite sport to watch on TV: Men’s Water polo, Olympic Men’s Greco-Roman Wrestling, Men’s Gymnastics, Men’s swimming events. Sport to Watch at the game: College basketball Sports team: Ball State Cardinals Car: Atomic Blue Honda Element LX Web Site: http://www.fandominion.com Amusement Park Ride: The Mantis - Cedar Point What do you want for Christmas: Apparently DVDs and geek things, according to my Amazon.com Wish List If you were stranded on a desert island what book, album, and video would you want with you: Book: The complete Darkover Series Album: Depeche Mode Violator Video: Rich and My wedding Which store would you choose to max your credit card: Target If you could be any age, past, present, or future, what would it be: 28 If you could live in any decade in history, what would it be: Now. Being gay in the past was bad. This is pretty much the best time in history to be gay. What childhood toy do you wish you still had: Tinker Toys What movie makes you cry: First: Old Yeller Most Recent: Brokeback Mountain What appliance could you not live without: Internet-enabled Computer. Your lucky charm: A little piece of paper with Trin’s phone number on it from 1995. The person you worship the most: Mark Twain Your bedroom is like: A cave. Favorite Places Place to live: Mountain View Town to chill in/ Vacation spot: Montreal, Chicago Place to retire: Don’t plan on retiring. I plan on working at something I enjoy until I drop dead. Places you want to see but haven’t: New Zealand Hawaii My family’s ancestral castles in Scotland, England and Wales What is Your Least Favorite: Food: Raspberries. Blech. Cuisine: Sushi. School Subject: Math, The worst song you ever heard: Thong Song Most embarrassing CD in your collection: Merry Christmas With Love by Clay Aiken Characteristic: Dishonesty Which Is Better: Hot tubs or pools: Pools. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds, because of their industrial uses. TV or radio: Tie. Short or tall: Tall. Toilet paper over or underhand: Over. Coke or Pepsi: - Pepsi (with sugar) - Diet Coke (without sugar) Sprite or 7 Up: 7 Up Coffee or Coffee Ice Cream: I hate the taste of coffee. Neither. Creamy or crunchy peanut butter: Both. Croutons or Bacon Bits: Croutons. What’s the right way to eat a Reese’s: Bite, Chew, Savor flavor, swallow. Repeat as necessary. Does cheese go on the bumpy or flat side of the Ritz: Bumpy White or brown bread: Brown Beavers or ducks? Ducks. Beatles or Elvis: Beatles Who are the most attractive male and female celebrities: Male: Clive Owen Female: Angelina Jolie Are you a morning person or a night owl? Night Owl Disney or Warner Brothers: Disney Pedicure or manicure? Both What first catches your eye in the opposite (or same) sex (ie, legs, boobs, etc): Hands What do you look for in a person: Humor, Positive attitude, Personality, Childlike wonder If you could be any place right now, where would you choose: Having a week-long vacation with Rich in Montreal all expenses paid. Are you a dog or a cat person: Cat person. Razor, cream, or wax: Razor - but only when I have to. Plane, train, or automobile: Car. Car or SUV: Small SUV Lake, Ocean or River: Lake 2 doors or 4 (on a car): 4 Childhood Blanket or Stuffed Animal: Blanket One pillow or two: One very thin pillow. Which came first; the chicken or the egg? Egg. Do You Believe In… Horoscopes: No. Past lives: No. Ouija boards: Yes, I believe they exist. But no, they are not a portal to the spirit world. Love at first sight: If you asked me before I met Rich, I would have said no. God: No. Religion: See my answer to Ouija boards. Aliens: Yes. Ghosts: No. Evil: As a separate force in the universe? No. But I think people can act evilly. Abortion: I believe the government should keep their hands off women’s uteruses. Alternative music: Liked it in the 1980s and 1990s. Do you love yourself: Yes. Does life have a meaning: Yes. Do you know what it is: To survive as long as possible. Is honesty the best policy: Not if you want people to like you. Are you the jealous type: Occasionally when I am feeling insecure. What’s your pet peeve: religion used as a weapon to attack others. What are you afraid of: Pain. Forgive and forget or hold a grudge: With only those choices - Grudges, otherwise you don’t learn from the past. Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Lawyer and writer. Most annoying thing is: Religious zealotry. What is your motto: A witty saying proves nothing. Who do you look up to: Any being or issue or obstacle that challenges me to be a better person. Life Statement: This is it - there are no second chances or do-overs. What Stuff Do You Do? What kind of work do you do: Writer/Paralegal/Law Student Do you cleanse your chakras: Not since I took Yoga in college. What are you listening to right now: The hum of the fans of my home computer and the server. What is your favorite solitary activity: Surfing the Internet. What do you do most often when you are bored: Blog. Word or phrases you overuse: “Actual” Hobbies: Fandominion.com, watching movies Bedtime: 3 a.m. Have You Ever… What was the name of your first best friend: Scott LaBundy What was the name of your summer camp: never went. Do you remember the camp song: – Been toilet-papering: Yes. Been Ding-dong-ditching: No. Been toilet-papered: Yes. What was your first job: Freelance High School sports photographer for local newspaper How many times did you fail your permit or driver’s test: 0 How old were you when you had your first kiss: 16 Most romantic thing that ever happened to you: Rich and I drove to San Francisco and stood in line for two days in the rain to get married in 2004. How many people have you kissed romantically: Don’t remember. Can you remember all of their names: No. Been in love before: Yes. How many times: Five times. Dumper or Dumpee: Equal. Loved somebody so much it made you cry: Yes. Ever fell in love at first sight: Yes. Once. Married him. Ever been on a blind date: Yes. Ever been cheated on: Yes. Ever cheated: No. Ever had sex in a public place: I went to Ball State University and during those years, lived life to its fullest. Most humiliating moment: The first time I realized I was being cheated on. Have you ever gone skinny dipping: Yes. Played strip poker: Don’t remember. Probably. I went to Ball State University and during those years, lived life to its fullest. Lied: Yes. Paid for it: Yes. Cheated on a test: No. Run away from home: No. Broken the law: Yes. Ever ridden in a police car: Yes. Been arrested: Technically, being pulled over for speeding is an arrest. Yes. Been convicted of a crime: No. Ever ridden in an ambulance: Yes. Have you ever been in a car crash: Yes. When was your last hospital visit: When I visited my mom after her last heart attack. Ever broken a bone: Yes. Ever been in a fistfight: No. Had a medical emergency: Yes. Gotten beaten up: Yes. Ever seen a dead body: Yes. Ever seen a ghost: No. Been to Africa: No. Have you ever seen a black swan: Yes, at the Fort Wayne Zoo. What was your most embarrassing hair incident: Orange hair at High School graduation after a tragic sun-in incident. What was the best costume you ever wore: Pimp. Which of your accomplishments in the last year are you most proud of: Marrying Rich. What do you hope to have accomplished in the next year: Defeating Prop 8 in California; Passing 3rd year law school. What Would You Name Your… Future home: MINE MINE MINE Kids: Go away, Jr. Unwanted Neglected Future Pets: Rhoda Mary Laverne Shirley Car: Pussy Wagon Self: I like my name People In My Life Who are your best friends: Rich, my husband Tracey Tibbetts, my most enduring friendship Phillip Rose, my law school friend/study buddy Who you chat with most: Cally, Don and Phillip Name the person that you are friends with that lives the farthest away: Ian Brown Say a nice thing about the person you miss the most: Trin was one of the most good-natured and sweet people I’ve ever met. Craziest/silliest person you know: Dan Barcus. Do you get along with your parents: Father: He wouldn’t be able to pick me out of a police line-up. So, that would be a no. Mother: Favorite status alternates between me and my other two brothers depending on her mood. What color is the underwear of the person next to you: I am alone. Who did you last tell you loved them: Rich last night when he looked all tired and pouty and cute. Last person you went to dinner with? Phillip - on a study break. What food does your mom cook better than anyone else: Mom tries her hardest… but… Who has been your friend the longest: Gary Anderson Does it feel nice that someone told you all this stuff about themselves: Nicer than being punched in the face. Does it feel nice that someone wants to know so much about you: Not really. I’m thinking about stalker laws and about getting a restraining order. Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
11:37 am	About that McCain - KKK photo It’s a fake. McCain hugging the KKK And a bad one at that. Below are the original photos I traced down that were used to create that photo:   Gaelen Gates I (heart) Hillary I love Hillary Hyatt Resorts (page 5) - Full-page ad for Hyatt Resorts' featuring a male couple seated and cuddled together. Travelocity (Page 19) - touting service's list of LGBT-friendly hotels and vacation packages The Advocate - Nov. 20, 2007 Instinct - November 2007 Air New Zealand Bud Light Diet Pepsi Washington Mutual The Advocate - Dec. 18, 2007 American Airlines New York Life Paris, Las Vegas ad touting inclusiveness at the casino. The Advocate - Jan. 29, 2008 Aetna - Male couple holding hands INstinct - Feb. 2008 Fort Lauderdale Tourism - man on scooter has gay pride colors on his shorts, text touts inclusiveness. Genre - May 2008 Delta Airlines - Male couple touching Hyatt - Male couple on honeymoon Philadelphia Tourism - touting inclusiveness Wide Eye liquor - Male couple touching Instinct - August 2008 Bud Light - three men, two touching Canada Tourism - picture of male couple bicycling, text says out dancing night before. Paris, Las Vegas Casino - two men's wedding rings on a nightstand bedside table. 2008 AIDS Ride - at the start 2008 AIDS Ride - Half Way point 2008 AIDS Ride - TJ Entertaining the crowd Lisa Lombardi's wedding announcement March 2008 Genre magazine K-Y Intrigue - Male couple in bed together. Las Vegas - Male couple in photos July 2008 Genre Magazine Travelocity: Gay and Lesbian inclusion in text. Photos of of men together with no women. Sept. 2008 Instinct magazine Avis - male couple; domestic partners mentioned in text ON magazine - Sept. 2008 Vardy's Jewelers - Inclusive text; photo of two men's wedding bands McCain hugging the KKK (fake) McCain Hugging Bush - everything cropped out except for McCain and Bush's hand on his shoulder. AP photo of the KKK - everything cropped out except for the guy in white - then he was flipped to be a mirror image. This AP photo was flipped as a mirror image and used as the background behind their heads. This AFP photo (or one like it) had everything cut our except the sign at the bottom. It was used at the bottom of the McKKKain photo. Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
5:03 am	LGBT-Inclusive Ads: The Advocate - Jan. 29, 2008 LGBT-inclusive advertising campaigns (which depict same-sex couplehood either in images or words) among mainstream advertisers is a rare thing, indeed. This is part of my series to document companies who market a product or service meant for the general population but with an ad that targets, focuses on or includes the LGBT community. Gaelen Gates I (heart) Hillary I love Hillary Hyatt Resorts (page 5) - Full-page ad for Hyatt Resorts' featuring a male couple seated and cuddled together. Travelocity (Page 19) - touting service's list of LGBT-friendly hotels and vacation packages The Advocate - Nov. 20, 2007 Instinct - November 2007 Air New Zealand Bud Light Diet Pepsi Washington Mutual The Advocate - Dec. 18, 2007 American Airlines New York Life Paris, Las Vegas ad touting inclusiveness at the casino. The Advocate - Jan. 29, 2008 Aetna - Male couple holding hands INstinct - Feb. 2008 Fort Lauderdale Tourism - man on scooter has gay pride colors on his shorts, text touts inclusiveness. Genre - May 2008 Delta Airlines - Male couple touching Hyatt - Male couple on honeymoon Philadelphia Tourism - touting inclusiveness Wide Eye liquor - Male couple touching Instinct - August 2008 Bud Light - three men, two touching Canada Tourism - picture of male couple bicycling, text says out dancing night before. Paris, Las Vegas Casino - two men's wedding rings on a nightstand bedside table. 2008 AIDS Ride - at the start 2008 AIDS Ride - Half Way point 2008 AIDS Ride - TJ Entertaining the crowd Lisa Lombardi's wedding announcement   Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
Friday, September 26th, 2008
10:24 am	What type of dog I am discover your dog breed @ quiz meme I think most people would think I was a bitch. Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
10:13 am	Sarah Palin’s soft spot Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
4:56 am	LGBT-Inclusive Ads: The Advocate - Dec. 18, 2007 LGBT-inclusive advertising campaigns (which depict same-sex couplehood either in images or words) among mainstream advertisers is a rare thing, indeed. This is part of my series to document companies who market a product or service meant for the general population but with an ad that targets, focuses on or includes the LGBT community. Gaelen Gates I (heart) Hillary I love Hillary Hyatt Resorts (page 5) - Full-page ad for Hyatt Resorts' featuring a male couple seated and cuddled together. Travelocity (Page 19) - touting service's list of LGBT-friendly hotels and vacation packages The Advocate - Nov. 20, 2007 Instinct - November 2007 Air New Zealand Bud Light Diet Pepsi Washington Mutual The Advocate - Dec. 18, 2007 American Airlines New York Life Paris, Las Vegas ad touting inclusiveness at the casino. The Advocate - Jan. 29, 2008 Aetna - Male couple holding hands INstinct - Feb. 2008 Fort Lauderdale Tourism - man on scooter has gay pride colors on his shorts, text touts inclusiveness. Genre - May 2008 Delta Airlines - Male couple touching Hyatt - Male couple on honeymoon Philadelphia Tourism - touting inclusiveness Wide Eye liquor - Male couple touching Instinct - August 2008 Bud Light - three men, two touching Canada Tourism - picture of male couple bicycling, text says out dancing night before. Paris, Las Vegas Casino - two men's wedding rings on a nightstand bedside table. 2008 AIDS Ride - at the start 2008 AIDS Ride - Half Way point 2008 AIDS Ride - TJ Entertaining the crowd Lisa Lombardi's wedding announcement   Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
12:04 am	McCain goes green … with decay (graphic) Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
Thursday, September 25th, 2008
10:23 am	McCain caught in bold-faced lie on Letterman last night Wow. Here’s what the press is saying:    MSNBC:   Memo to the McCain campaign: Don’t blow off David Letterman. The “Late Show” host lit into Republican presidential nominee John McCain Wednesday after Sen. McCain canceled his appearance on the show, telling Letterman he was suspending his campaign to go to Washington to deal with the nation’s financial crisis. “I’m more than a little disappointed by this behavior,” Letterman said. “We’re suspending the campaign. Suspending it because there’s an economic crisis, or because the poll numbers are sliding? Los Angeles Times:  Letterman told the audience during the taping of Wednesday’s show that McCain had called him personally to apologize for bailing. According to Letterman, McCain said he couldn’t appear because he was rushing to the airport to get back to Washington. But midway through the broadcast, Letterman appeared to learn that the Arizona senator was actually still in New York. In fact, McCain was just a few blocks away, at the CBS News headquarters. He was preparing for a last-minute exclusive interview with Katie Couric. Incredulous, Letterman interrupted his interview with Keith Olbermann (who had filled in as a substitute guest for McCain) to show the audience a live shot on the internal CBS News feed of a makeup artist putting the finishing touches on McCain while he waited to talk to Couric. “He doesn’t seem to be racing to the airport, does he?” Letterman said, shouting at the television monitor: “Hey, John, I got a question! You need a ride to the airport?”   Washington Post:    “Hey Senator, can I give you a ride home?” Letterman joked. He used the on-again, off-again appearance to crack jokes at McCain’s expense. “You don’t suspend your campaign. This doesn’t smell right,” he said. “This isn’t the way a tested hero behaves.” And he joked: “I think someone’s putting something in his metamucil.” And another: “What are you going to do if you’re elected and things get tough? Suspend being president? We’ve got a guy like that now!” New York Times:   His critique reached a high point when he learned that at the very moment Mr. McCain was supposed to be on the couch next to him being interviewed, the senator was at the CBS News center three blocks away in Manhattan, getting ready to be interviewed by the CBS News anchor, Katie Couric. “He ditched you,” Mr. Olbermann said. Mr. Letterman ordered his director to put on a live feed from that location, which showed Mr. McCain getting made up to go on with Ms. Couric. “He doesn’t seem to be racing to the airport,” Mr. Letterman observed. After listening to some questions from Ms. Couric, Mr. Letterman said, “Hey, John, I’ve got a question: You need a lift to the airport?” He then asked Mr. Olbermann if he thought this was all Mr. McCain’s fault, or whether other factors had come into play. Conde Nast Portfolio:  Psst. Have you heard? John McCain was caught on tape with his proverbial pants down just two days before the first presidential debate and as one of the most watched elections enters its final fervent weeks. … The final blow came during the middle of the taping, when Letterman learned that McCain was not rushing back to Washington, as he had said, but was being prepped for an appearance on the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, which like The Late Show, is produced by CBS. Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
4:46 am	LGBT-Inclusive Ads: Instinct - Nov. 2007 LGBT-inclusive advertising campaigns (which depict same-sex couplehood either in images or words) among mainstream advertisers is a rare thing, indeed. This is part of my series to document companies who market a product or service meant for the general population but with an ad that targets, focuses on or includes the LGBT community. Gaelen Gates I (heart) Hillary I love Hillary Hyatt Resorts (page 5) - Full-page ad for Hyatt Resorts' featuring a male couple seated and cuddled together. Travelocity (Page 19) - touting service's list of LGBT-friendly hotels and vacation packages The Advocate - Nov. 20, 2007 Instinct - November 2007 Air New Zealand Bud Light Diet Pepsi Washington Mutual The Advocate - Dec. 18, 2007 American Airlines New York Life Paris, Las Vegas ad touting inclusiveness at the casino. The Advocate - Jan. 29, 2008 Aetna - Male couple holding hands INstinct - Feb. 2008 Fort Lauderdale Tourism - man on scooter has gay pride colors on his shorts, text touts inclusiveness. Genre - May 2008 Delta Airlines - Male couple touching Hyatt - Male couple on honeymoon Philadelphia Tourism - touting inclusiveness Wide Eye liquor - Male couple touching Instinct - August 2008 Bud Light - three men, two touching Canada Tourism - picture of male couple bicycling, text says out dancing night before. Paris, Las Vegas Casino - two men's wedding rings on a nightstand bedside table. 2008 AIDS Ride - at the start 2008 AIDS Ride - Half Way point 2008 AIDS Ride - TJ Entertaining the crowd Lisa Lombardi's wedding announcement   Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
10:51 pm	Obama winning Economist magazine reader poll by a landslide The conservative, ultra-capitalist magazine, Economist, launched the “Global Electoral College” - polling its registered readers, which include some of the biggest names in pro-business anti-regulation and small government world of high finance. The goal was to allow global readers of the magazine to “vote” (one vote and only one vote per subscriber) for who they wish to be the next president - supposedly picking the candidate who in their opinion will be best for global business and economic stability over the next four years. The results? So far … Democrat Barack Obama is winning in a landslide. (See graphic below, click to enlarge) This is a further sign that pro-business fiscal conservatives are leaving the Republican party in droves this year.   Or go to the web site yourself: http://www.economist.com/vote2008/?sa_campaign=publisher/september/gec/ Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
9:38 pm	Links for 2008-09-24 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bob-cesca/mccains-economic-plan-blu_b_128990.html But one of the main reasons why the nation appears to be lining up against Senator McCain's insanely obvious lack of integrity could be because his very serious and mavericky campaign strategy can be described in four simple words: Blurt Out Random Crap (tags: McCain election economy) Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
4:02 am	LGBT-Inclusive Ads: The Advocate - Nov. 20, 2007 LGBT-inclusive advertising campaigns (which depict same-sex couplehood either in images or words) among mainstream advertisers is a rare thing, indeed. This is part of my series to document companies who market a product or service meant for the general population but with an ad that targets, focuses on or includes the LGBT community. Gaelen Gates I (heart) Hillary I love Hillary Hyatt Resorts (page 5) - Full-page ad for Hyatt Resorts' featuring a male couple seated and cuddled together. Travelocity (Page 19) - touting service's list of LGBT-friendly hotels and vacation packages The Advocate - Nov. 20, 2007 Instinct - November 2007 Air New Zealand Bud Light Diet Pepsi Washington Mutual The Advocate - Dec. 18, 2007 American Airlines New York Life Paris, Las Vegas ad touting inclusiveness at the casino. The Advocate - Jan. 29, 2008 Aetna - Male couple holding hands INstinct - Feb. 2008 Fort Lauderdale Tourism - man on scooter has gay pride colors on his shorts, text touts inclusiveness. Genre - May 2008 Delta Airlines - Male couple touching Hyatt - Male couple on honeymoon Philadelphia Tourism - touting inclusiveness Wide Eye liquor - Male couple touching Instinct - August 2008 Bud Light - three men, two touching Canada Tourism - picture of male couple bicycling, text says out dancing night before. Paris, Las Vegas Casino - two men's wedding rings on a nightstand bedside table. 2008 AIDS Ride - at the start 2008 AIDS Ride - Half Way point 2008 AIDS Ride - TJ Entertaining the crowd Lisa Lombardi's wedding announcement   Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
1:31 am	Links for 2008-09-24 On city streets_ no Wall Street love lost | The Journal Gazette The wounds of Fort Wayne’s tiny Wall Street are the wounds of Anytown, U.S.A., circa 2008: Two houses for rent; one, surrounded by overgrown vegetation behind an unwelcoming chain-link fence, for sale. Forgive some northeast Indiana residents if they don’t have sympathy for New York’s Wall Street. They’ve got their own problems. (tags: Indiana economy) Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw donate big to stop California's marriage initiative In a statement, Spielberg and Capshaw denounced the initiative: "By writing discrimination into our state constitution, Proposition 8 seeks to eliminate the right of each and every citizen in our state to marry regardless of sexual orientation. Such discrimination has NO place in California's constitution, or any other." (tags: LGBT same-sexmarriage) Donation Ad Email - Equality California Sam and Julia Thoron's heartfelt message reaches out to the 15 to 20 percent of voters who are still undecided about Prop 8. Make a donation today to keep the ad, and our message, on the air (tags: LGBT homophobia) Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
1:28 pm	McCains and Obamas: The Haves and Have-Nots Pick out which family is made up of out-of-touch elitists: Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
9:43 am	Indiana Heros in the Anti-Prop 8 fight The gay-marriage battle: Follow the money Map: Tracking Proposition 8 contributions » Name Total Amount City State Zip Employer Position ANNE WICKERS $500 BLOOMINGTON IN 47401 Oppose CLAUDETTE EINHORN $100 INDIANAPOLIS IN 46208 NONE Oppose JASON S. MCLACHLAN $1,000 SOUTH BEND IN 46616 UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Oppose JOHN GARZELLONI $250 FORT WAYNE IN 46802 HONEYWELL Oppose JOSEPH MARTIN $100 RICHMOND IN 47374 INDIANA UNIVERSITY EAST Oppose KENNETH MCCAMISH $100 JEFFERSONVILLE IN 47130 PHARMERICA Oppose PEGGY APPLE $100 INDIANAPOLIS IN 46202 IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Oppose Source: CA Sec. of State Even if you don’t live in California, you too can vote NO on 8 with your pocketbook here: https://secure.ga4.org/01/equalityforall  http://www.votenoonproposition8.com/donate.html Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
9:41 am	Alaska Women speak out againt McCain/Palin Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
Monday, September 22nd, 2008
10:26 pm	1st NO on Prop 8 commercial Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.
10:28 am	John McCain’s lies - caught on tape Source: http://bravenewpac.org Originally published at Davodd.com. Please leave any comments there.