- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeffrey-feldman/frameshop-giuliani-the-t_b_42290.html (see Rudolph Giuliani's drag video here, sinister) - http://www.ladybunny.net (Lady Bunny: 'actress, deejay, singer/ songwriter, comedienne, ho . . .') - http://www.myspace.com/venusflytrapfan (Thailand's Venus Flytrap) "Disco came out after Vietnam. There was so much turmoil. People were down and they wanted to escape. It was a dark terrible time after the civil rights movement. It was escapism, like in the 20s after the depression. There were messages in the music." (Guardian)'Rock Me Baby' disco crooner George McCrae looks back on disco's heyday in the 70s. Solo Sex Safe- Official Leading British eye institution the College of Optometrists published a list of 'myths' about activities linked to eye damage this week, including the suggestion that masturbation doesn't make you go blind. "The only correlation between the two is that semen contains a large amount of zinc and a deficiency in zinc will cause a decline in a person's vision," the eye surgeon's College claimed, "Although it's nearly impossible to achieve solely by masturbating." (Pinknews.co.uk) Their assessment differed markedly, however, from previously published analysis on numerous homeopathic web sites including leading portal HerbalLove.com who not only warn that too much masturbation causes 'eye floaters and fuzzy vision', but also hair loss, stress and, in excessive cases, death. London homeopath guru Dr. Sayeed Ahmad D. I. Hom also claims that too much 'self-abuse' is dangerous, with practitioners easily recognizable by physical sign and unusual habits. "The eyes become sunken, the cheek bones protrude and there is a black rim round the eye," Dr Hom explains, "The person dislikes any company and activities and rather likes to sit in seclusion and suffers from weakness." - http://www.cafepress.com/buy/fiction/-/pv_design_prod/p_storeid.7217486/pNo_7217486/id_2866229/opt_/pg_/c_/fpt_ masturbation causes blindness tshirt, US$16.99) - http://www.allaboutlifechallenges.org/masturbation-addiction.htm (Masturbation Addiction - How do I Know if I'm Addicted? 'The easiest way to tell if you have an addiction to masturbation would be to stop. Try to abstain from masturbation, or any other form of sex outside of marriage, for 30 days. If you are able to go this long without masturbating on your first try, you are probably not addicted . . .') - http://www.whitehouse.org/initiatives/purity/index.asp (Myth: Masturbation is harmless. Reality: Medical science proves that chronic masturbation causes weakness, depression, forgetfulness and nearsightedness: Myth: Masturbation is a "victimless crime." Reality: Theological experts on masturbation have come to the conclusion that masturbation is what is known as a "gateway" sin . . .') - http://www.markfennell.com/flash/wipeout (Surfer game) - http://www.miniclip.com/games/surfs-up/en (another surfing game) - http://www.insane-games.com/games/monkey_cliff_diving (Monkey diving game) - http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7866929448192753501&q=loose+change+recut (Loose Change, 911 conspiracy film- 2nd edition- in full) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0djOCNFnZM (Art for art's sake) - http://msdewey.com (talk back) Houston Bernard's Lessons In Love American 'Bi Porno Electro-Rock Rap Performance' artist Houston Bernard chatted to Skrufff this week about his upcoming remixes EP of 'Whores Have More Fun' and revealed that he's cut down on selling himself for sex to concentrate on his thriving music career. "To be completely honest, I'm not much of a whore these days, I'm more of a chronic masturbator," Houston confessed. "I'm too busy trying to make stuff happen and whoring was a way to get here. So I'm not actually having as much fun as I used to, but I do have a great porn collection," he said. The sex-obsessed swinger started performing aged 12, singing Elvis songs in shopping malls around his hometown of Alaska, gradually morphing towards his current incarnation as one of America's raunchiest rappers. Touring relentlessly, he's continued building a diverse and committed fan base through his music and more often than not sleeping with his fans, particularly those who've put him up after gigs. Still single (and still touring) he unsurprisingly admitted he remains ambivalent about the importance of staying faithful, with jealousy also no longer a worry. "I would prefer an open relationship where there is strength, honesty and trust. But sneaking around can be fun . . . I'm a bandit," he laughed. "And I don't get jealous, not anymore, I worry about safety and catching something instead. I hate germs," he said. "How do I deal with jealousy? Simple," Houston added, "The one who loves less controls the relationship, the other one is jealous. So, be the one who loves less." He also actively promotes US website Soldiersangels.org which asks people to write to soldiers in Iraq, reflecting his own past in the army when his sexuality remained a grey area, he recalled. "No-one knew, I didn't know, I was young and confused," he said, "I was such a mess while in the army, I couldn't think about sex, because all I thought about was sex. I was such a crazy head case, I had just got out of Catholic school and gone through major dramas growing up, I was out of my mind," he said, Estimating nevertheless that 'about 30%, maybe more of the army were gay or bi soldiers- most guys' stuff is so homoerotic' he also revealed that his army training has stood him in good stead for the numerous times he's been confronted by homophobes since leaving the army in 2000. "I've been attacked lots of times, though interestingly they never expected me to fight back," he said, "Always fight back," he advised, "Losing is okay, not fighting back isn't. And remember that sometimes you have to lower yourself to certain levels to come out on top." Houston Bernard: 'Whores Have More Fun'- the remixes is out now, via Itunes ot the website: - http://www.soldiersangels.org (Houston says 'write to a soldier: There is no need to get into politics when writing to a soldier. Just hearing from someone is always appreciated. They are just doing what they are told. I served in the military and you have no idea how much I don't like it. But, when you give up your freedom and life for your country, that is enough to get a friendly letter from someone . . .') "At one point I was taken to Bellevue hospital and I cut my foot and I was chained to a bed at the hospital. It was like what have I done? Michael Jackson is roaming the streets, O.J. Simpson killed his wife, let's get real here." (Herald Sun, Australia)Boy George brands his treatment by New York cops who arrested him for cocaine last year as 'hideous'. I wanted to save £500 for a portable DJ set I wanted to buy. I had a plan that my sister would drive me to DJ gigs with my own equipment. I was 15, she was 17. I worked really hard to save the money then she failed her driving test. There went my idea of becoming a DJ." (News Of The World)George Michael reflects on what might have been. - http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/goldanthem (Replace the national anthem with Spandau Ballet's Gold) - http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/SirBrianMay (recommend to the Queen to confer a knighthood on Brian May) - http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/GaryNuman (nominate gary numan for an mbe for his contribution to music') Glade Goes Glastonbury (& Burning Man) 20-22 July This year's Glade Festival will be adding an outdoor stage and three new tented arenas, festival organiser Nick Ladd told Skrufff this week, including a techno tent, roots tent and 'Nectar Temple' space inspired by America's desert festival Burning Man. "We popped over to Burning Man Festival last year and we connected with one of the most creative collectives I have ever come across over there. So we're bringing the whole family over to the UK - it will be a zone of cutting edge visionary arts from California from the likes of Alex Grey and Luke Brown, Circque de Soleil style perfomance artists and the music of the West coast breaks scene," Nick revealed. "It will also feature a zone dedicated to speakers from all over the world coming to give talks and workshops on a wide range of subjects, from ecology to the evolution of consciousness. The crew are busy in Bali right now creating previously unseen artwork for the zone which will blow people away," he promised. He also stressed they'll be maintaining their no corporate sponsorship policy ('we are one of the few festivals in England still with that intact, it's to keep the vibe real and not sell it out in any way') and revealed they're launching an arts foundation at this year's 3 day event. "Anybody looking for funding for original artistic ideas that would go down at festies should contact us via the website (www.gladefestival.com)," Nick said, "We want to help fund creative ideas for site art installations and creativity generally." He also confirmed Glade will be heavily involved in Glastonbury Festival again this year, helping produce its Dance Village. "Glastonbury is the mother of all UK festivals and is a whole different experience - I am sure a lot of people will go to both," he pointed out. "They are a month apart and the last Glastonbury's tickets sold out in18hours flat whereas we sold out in two weeks without even releasing our line up. We are in collaboration, not competition." - http://printablecoldsores.blogspot.com (cold sores for all) - http://www.prplastic.com/collagen_2.htm (Collagen gallery) - http://www.freelovers.com/signups/footandmouthdisease.shtml (Foot and mouth game) - http://www.nightbreedofmidian.com/Centaur.html (more to love Centaur for hire, private parties etc) - http://www.freeonlinegames.com/play/3205.html (Show-jumping game)