USA: TEACHER SUSPENDED FOR SHOWING "SAME LOVE" MUSIC CLIP BY MACKLEMORE
Charliecondou: @macklemore have you seen this?Teacher suspended for showing Macklemore's 'Same Love' music video to class http://p.ink.cx/1e5ENxj
AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED
gogibbogo: @FA is sourcing raffle and auction prizes today for @TeenageCancer, our charity partner. Can you help? If so, tweet me and pls RT!
Charliecondou: RT @gogibbogo: @FA is sourcing raffle and auction prizes today for @TeenageCancer, our charity partner. Can you help? If so, tweet me and pls RT!
MR HEDGEHOG MILKMAN
PaulChahidi: @ClarePatti hello, lovely!
ClarePatti: @PaulChahidi hello! Hello mr hedgehog milkman. Have a fantastic time in Broadway with ur wonderful show..Hooray!! Xx to u, Kate and George
Charliecondou: @ClarePatti @PaulChahidi either this is a scene and heard reference or you have a really weird pet name for him
ClarePatti: @Charliecondou @PaulChahidi scene and heard moment. Of course...what r u implying young man??!!
PaulChahidi: @Charliecondou it was my first #SceneandHeard play. And I got @ClarePatti to act with. How lucky was I? As for her pet name for me, well..
FAKE MIKE LE VELL
MR HEDGEHOG MILKMAN
PaulChahidi: @ClarePatti hello, lovely!
ClarePatti: @PaulChahidi hello! Hello mr hedgehog milkman. Have a fantastic time in Broadway with ur wonderful show..Hooray!! Xx to u, Kate and George
Charliecondou: @ClarePatti @PaulChahidi either this is a scene and heard reference or you have a really weird pet name for him
ClarePatti: @Charliecondou @PaulChahidi scene and heard moment. Of course...what r u implying young man??!!
PaulChahidi: @Charliecondou it was my first #SceneandHeard play. And I got @ClarePatti to act with. How lucky was I? As for her pet name for me, well..
FAKE MIKE LE VELL
Charliecondou: Just so everyone knows, Mike isn't on twitter and this is a fake account @Michael_LeVell
msm4rsh: Guys just so you know mike le vell is NOT on twitter. Anyone claiming to be him is fake and sick!
TUESDAY WITH GEORGIA
georgia_1b: @Charliecondou thank you for the pic (tuesday) x
LAST NIGHT
nayphillips: @Charliecondou Saw you at equal marriage reception last night and wanted to say hi but you were deep in conversation with Ruth! So, hi!
Charliecondou: @nayphillips ah, next time! x
nayphillips: @Charliecondou Yes hope so! X
CORRIED HOT POT OF INTRIGUE
In last night's episode of Corrie, Audrey has started complaining about living with Marcus, Maria and Ozzie their dog. Later in the day Audrey's overheard by Marcus while she complaining about the conditions at Maria and Marcus's flat. Marcus offers to Make Audrey something "special" for tea!
Press play:
Twitter comments about this episode highlighted the fact that Marcus's shirt had an insignia on the shoulder which looked like...erm, something else!
The 'LUKE' shirt emblem certainly does catch the eye!
The 'LUKE' shirt emblem certainly does catch the eye!
Here is the shirt in question:
lucyaawood: Marcus on corrie with a big dirty bird shite on his shoulder?!?!
jessicakclewisx: Is it just me or did Marcus off corrie have birdshit on his shoulder in that scene
MattSatchwell2: Marcus wearing LUKE in corrie
MeganWatt_18: 'Will you be in for dinner? I'll rustle up something special, just for you...' Oh Marcus..#Corrie
metamesaloud: LOL omg Marcus #Corrie
jessicakclewisx: Is it just me or did Marcus off corrie have birdshit on his shoulder in that scene
MattSatchwell2: Marcus wearing LUKE in corrie
MeganWatt_18: 'Will you be in for dinner? I'll rustle up something special, just for you...' Oh Marcus..#Corrie
metamesaloud: LOL omg Marcus #Corrie
NICK CLEGG'S SPEECH
RE: UK EQUAL MARRIAGE RECEPTION
12 SEPTEMBER 2013 BY TOM IN OZ
This is a summary of Mr Clegg's speech:
After a long and sometimes bumpy journey down the aisle, you’ll soon be able set a date, invite your guests and order the cake – equal marriage is now a reality in this country. In a lot of ways, making this happen was a case of politicians following the public’s lead: with the majority of people clear in their support for equal marriage. But for every speech given in Parliament, for and against this issue, it is the countless untold stories of gay, bi- and transgender people across Britain that show us why equal marriage is such an important milestone for our country. These are the sons and daughters forced to leave home. The children, young people and adults hurt through homophobic bullying and the couples in love denied the same rights to express their commitment as everybody else. Whether they choose to get married or not, the passing of this law sends a powerful message to them and others that they are equal members of our society, with the equal right to commit to whomever they choose. There is no option for a full and happy life closed to them now. And I want to pay tribute to all of those who campaigned, so hard and for so long - from all parties and all walks of life - to make this happen. In particular, I must again recognise the work of my fellow Liberal Democrat Lynne Featherstone, who acted as a powerful voice within government to achieve this change. During our celebrations tonight, it’s important that we continue to raise our voices in solidarity with those people around the world for whom this struggle remains an ongoing fight and who everyday feel threatened or see their rights being slowly stripped away because of their sexuality. Let’s not forget that it was just over 45 years ago that homosexuality was decriminalised in this country. And it’s still only a decade since Section 28 was repealed. During that time, our LGBT communities and all those who want to live in a free, equal and open Britain have achieved a huge amount: changing laws, changing attitudes and tackling homophobia in families, schools and workplaces across Britain. With marriage equality we’ve made history again and, hopefully we will help inspire those still fighting for this right. Human rights, including LGBT freedoms, are universal and should apply to all people. That is why our government will continue to promote these rights abroad and to confront those authorities in Russia and other countries who would seek to deny them: forcefully expressing our disagreement in both private and in public. Of course, marriage means different things to different people. That is why the process to pass this legislation has been so important. It’s enabled us, as a country, to have a frank and open debate about why the equal part of equal marriage matters. My belief has always been that it’s the love, respect and loyalty that we show each other that defines our families and our relationships. And extending the right to marry to gay couples is about recognising that loving and committed relationships and families in modern Britain come in all shapes and sizes. I’m proud to have been the first party leader to support equal marriage and to be a member of the government that made it law and as we stand here together tonight to celebrate what you’ve made happen, I’m even prouder to raise a toast to every gay person in this country who, finally, has the same rights to marry as everyone else. Because in modern Britain, it is our openness, our diversity and, above all else, our respect for each other that makes us stronger.
DPMoffice: Nick Clegg: paying tribute to campaigners and celebrating #EqualMarriage with @stephenfry and @LdnGMC
EQUAL MARRIAGE RECEPTION TWEETS
RE: UK EQUAL MARRIAGE RECEPTION
12 SEPTEMBER 2013 BY TOM IN OZ
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg spoke at a reception he hosted to celebrate the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act receiving Royal Assent. He hopes the example set by the England and Wales will be adopted by other countries around the world. Personally, I hope that Australia's new extreme right Liberal Coalition Party will follow.
After a long and sometimes bumpy journey down the aisle, you’ll soon be able set a date, invite your guests and order the cake – equal marriage is now a reality in this country. In a lot of ways, making this happen was a case of politicians following the public’s lead: with the majority of people clear in their support for equal marriage. But for every speech given in Parliament, for and against this issue, it is the countless untold stories of gay, bi- and transgender people across Britain that show us why equal marriage is such an important milestone for our country. These are the sons and daughters forced to leave home. The children, young people and adults hurt through homophobic bullying and the couples in love denied the same rights to express their commitment as everybody else. Whether they choose to get married or not, the passing of this law sends a powerful message to them and others that they are equal members of our society, with the equal right to commit to whomever they choose. There is no option for a full and happy life closed to them now. And I want to pay tribute to all of those who campaigned, so hard and for so long - from all parties and all walks of life - to make this happen. In particular, I must again recognise the work of my fellow Liberal Democrat Lynne Featherstone, who acted as a powerful voice within government to achieve this change. During our celebrations tonight, it’s important that we continue to raise our voices in solidarity with those people around the world for whom this struggle remains an ongoing fight and who everyday feel threatened or see their rights being slowly stripped away because of their sexuality. Let’s not forget that it was just over 45 years ago that homosexuality was decriminalised in this country. And it’s still only a decade since Section 28 was repealed. During that time, our LGBT communities and all those who want to live in a free, equal and open Britain have achieved a huge amount: changing laws, changing attitudes and tackling homophobia in families, schools and workplaces across Britain. With marriage equality we’ve made history again and, hopefully we will help inspire those still fighting for this right. Human rights, including LGBT freedoms, are universal and should apply to all people. That is why our government will continue to promote these rights abroad and to confront those authorities in Russia and other countries who would seek to deny them: forcefully expressing our disagreement in both private and in public. Of course, marriage means different things to different people. That is why the process to pass this legislation has been so important. It’s enabled us, as a country, to have a frank and open debate about why the equal part of equal marriage matters. My belief has always been that it’s the love, respect and loyalty that we show each other that defines our families and our relationships. And extending the right to marry to gay couples is about recognising that loving and committed relationships and families in modern Britain come in all shapes and sizes. I’m proud to have been the first party leader to support equal marriage and to be a member of the government that made it law and as we stand here together tonight to celebrate what you’ve made happen, I’m even prouder to raise a toast to every gay person in this country who, finally, has the same rights to marry as everyone else. Because in modern Britain, it is our openness, our diversity and, above all else, our respect for each other that makes us stronger.
DPMoffice: Nick Clegg: paying tribute to campaigners and celebrating #EqualMarriage with @stephenfry and @LdnGMC
EQUAL MARRIAGE RECEPTION TWEETS
benjaminbutter: Stephen Fry, Hugh Grant, Charlie Condou and April Ashley at #EqualMarriage reception. And me, the big name.
Charliecondou: @benjaminbutter haha
benjaminbutter: @Charliecondou LOL, I won't tel the daily star if you won't ;-)
benjaminbutter: @Charliecondou LOL, I won't tel the daily star if you won't ;-)
GayTimesMag: RT @benjaminbutter: Stephen Fry, Hugh Grant, Charlie Condou and April Ashley at #EqualMarriage reception. And me, the big name.
gaystarnews: @Charliecondou Deputy PM Nick Clegg: The public led on gay marriage, politicians just followed http://shar.es/i4Ibp
Charliecondou: @gaystarnews That was quick, Ive only just left!
gaystarnews: @Charliecondou we work fast! :) hope you had fun.
MrStevenWhyte: Great evening singing with @LdnGMC Ensemble at #EqualMarriage do at CabinetOffice for @nick_clegg @Charliecondou @PeterTatchell @stephenfry
LdnGMC: Great to sing for #EqualMarriage reception this eve - meeting @nick_clegg, @stephenfry, @HackedOffHugh and @Charliecondou!
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Deputy PM Nick Clegg: The public led on gay marriage, politicians just followed
Clegg tells UK LGBT heroes and celebrities including film star Hugh Grant everyone should speak out ‘loud and clear’ against gay abuses in Russia
11 SEPTEMBER 2013 BY TRIS REID-SMITH
The British public wanted same-sex marriage equality and politicians followed their lead, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said. The Liberal Democrat leader made the comments at a reception celebrating the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act for England and Wales which has now been signed by the Queen and will allow gays and lesbians to wed from next year. He admitted it had been a ‘long and sometimes bumpy’ journey down the aisle, but argued the new law would help make Britain better. Clegg told guests: ‘One of the reasons it did sweep all before it was many of those who objected were out of step with the public. The British public was well beyond the prejudices, the outdated preconceptions that disfigured much of the debate a long, long time ago. ‘That might be because everyone now knows a young boy or a young girl who was bullied at school or who had to run away from home because they felt they couldn’t be open about who they were. ‘And most people have met couples who want to express their love and should be capable of doing so.’ Clegg went on to address gay and trans equality abroad. He said: ‘We have a long way to go but we are far, far in advance of the laws and norms that have prevailed in other countries. ‘So one thing I hope we will all do is speak out loud and clear against those regimes, governments, administrators, politicians and bureaucrats who maintain a culture of prejudice, of bigotry and of inequality. ‘I think it is very clear that I as Deputy Prime Minister, and all of us, should say loud and clear that what is going on in Russia just is not right.’ The reception at Admiralty House, Whitehall, London was attended by celebrity guests including actor Hugh Grant, TV presenter and author Stephen Fry and Coronation Street soap-opera star Charlie Condou. They rubbed shoulders with campaigners, religious figures, LGBT charity workers and others. The gay marriage legislation is expected to come into force in England and Wales by next summer. Separate legislation is currently working its way through the Scottish Parliament.
Clegg’s Liberal Democrats are currently in a coalition government with Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservatives in the UK.
FROM SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
- IN OZ -
SirThomasWynne: This is the view from the headland near me. This is Port Stephens. #Oz #paradise
Janhatesmarmite: @SirThomasWynne Do you want a lodger?
SirThomasWynne: @Janhatesmarmite sure both kids have left now so we have 3 spare bedrooms. House is to the east of breakwall on 45km white sand beach.
Janhatesmarmite: @SirThomasWynne I'm just off to Post Office to sort out my passport and I'll see you in a couple of days :) x
SirThomasWynne: @Janhatesmarmite ok what do you want for brekky?
Janhatesmarmite: @SirThomasWynne Anything but vegemite, if it's anything like Marmite lol
SirThomasWynne: @Janhatesmarmite but you have to remember I'm a naturist and wander around house in not much at all x
Janhatesmarmite: @SirThomasWynne #snap ;) lol
SirThomasWynne: @Janhatesmarmite sending copy of house rules....
Janhatesmarmite: @SirThomasWynne Seems very fair and I take it that the 'if it howls feed it' bit refers to you :) x
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