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gay Blog -Diary of Circa-Club’s (the online club for gay men)
membership secretary, Spencer – his life + loves, work + play,
dreams + fears ! Click
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Circa
Events
Join
us at our monthly gay Social and Business Networking Events for
gay men and their friends in London.
CIRCA enables
members to connect with thousands of gay professional
men around the world, around the clock –
at home, in the office, on their travels –
whenever, wherever !! Link up with new friends,
increase your business contacts or even find the
perfect partner and much, much more!!
UP
FOR A CHAT?
Circa
Chat Lounge - Monday 23 October – 8–9pm
Curtis
Gordon, Your Events Co-ordinator will be hosting
a chat debating THE TRUTH ABOUT THE NEW CIVIL PARTNERSHIP
LAW … Many people feel that Civil Partnership
is a massive step in the right direction for gay
and lesbian rights, I fail to agree. What is really
being offered? Civil Partnership is not a marriage,
a Civil Partnership means that couples are not recognised
as partners but as relatives. Marriage law contains
over 4,500 co-habitation, inheritance and pension
benefit rights. However, the Civil Partnership Act
contains only 10….. We should all demand true
equality, which is what was campaigned for in the
first place! Join
Curtis and put forward your opinion in the debate.
CIRCA-CLUB
MEMBERS
ROUGE
NOIR – SOHO W1- Tuesday 31 October –
7–11pm
Looking
forward to returning to “Rouge Noir”
for our October drinks party… experience
the sense of Thailand in their decadently designed
lounge bar where Antique Buddha’s welcome
you into this red and black room … the lighting
is low and the atmosphere will be mellow and chilled
so enjoy!!!
A complimentary glass of wine for the
first 50 members and guests who arrive between
7-8pm and a few goodies. Oh how we all love a
freebie!
Curtis you Host and his Co-Hosts will be meeting
and greeting, so ther
e will be no excuse for you
to be shy or stood on your own…
Our members and guests are all ages and professions,
a great place to network, flirt and make new friends.
There is NO admission charge and the drinks prices
are very reasonable.
Guest List places are limited to 100 members and
their guests. Click
here and follow the instructions, underneath
the event details, to RSVP using our automated
system for members! Rouge Noir at Jewel is conveniently
located in the heart of the West End (Piccadilly
Circus): 4/6 Glasshouse Street, W1B 5DQ - or visit
their website.
REWIND
- GALLERY LINK
Take
a look at the photos from the previous Drinks Party
- if you were there, you may have been snapped,
if not, these photos are a great way to preview
our events if you've never been to one. Click
here!
BISEXUALITY:
20 MYTHS EXPLODED
Adrian
Gillan (Editor Daily Circa)
Give
me an ‘L’, give me a ‘G’,
give me a ‘B’: Adrian Gillan dissects
the bi scene and biphobia. What are gays so scared
of?
Even organisations like Stonewall
make no claim to represent transgender people, many
of whom themselves resist falling under any “LGBT”
banner anyway. However, all of us seem at least
to pay some lip service - however ignorant, prejudiced,
hostile or downright bilious - to the blessed “B”.
The following 20 stereotypic beliefs about bisexuals
and bisexuality - widely held by gays and mainstream
alike - are largely FALSE:
1. Everyone needs a label and sexuality
only comes in two sizes!
2. Everybody is really bi: so so-called “straights”
can all be “bi-baited” and seduced!
3. Nobody is really bi: all bis are secretly gay
but too scared to come out!
4. A bisexual is half-way along some gay-straight
sliding-scale spectrum and so can’t possibly
simultaneously fancy a man 100% and a woman 100%!
You cannot have your cake and eat it!
5. There are no bi celebs or historical figures:
from Wilde and Woolf to Garbo and Dietrich - they’re
all gay, gay, gay! (more…)
LET
US ENTERTAIN YOU
ITS
YOUR FORUM ... Have your say !!
Chat
and exchange ideas with other members... start your
own topics in sections such as “Disorder in
the Court” … things people actually
said in court, now published by court reporters
- who had the torment of staying calm while these
exchanges were actually taking place. Q: Doctor, before you performed
the autopsy, did you check for a pulse? A:
No. Q: Did you check for blood pressure?
A: No. Q: Did you check for breathing?
A: No. Q: So, is it possible that the
patient was alive when you began the autopsy? A:
No. Q: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
A: Because his brain was in a jar
on my desk. Q: But could the patient have still
been alive, nevertheless? A: Yes,
it is possible that he could have been alive and
practicing law somewhere.
Some of these are excellent - (more…)
Other sections include: Social Networking, Lifestyle,
M2M Advice, Points of View, Business Network and
Thought for The Day.
Gay
Icon: Who? When? Where?
ROCK
HUDSON
Rock
Hudson became the first major US screen star to
acknowledge having AIDS. Hudson became one of
the world's most popular film stars in the 1950s.
He won the USA Golden Globe film award for "Favorite
Male" in 1959, 1960, 1961, and 1963.
Behind the scenes he had affairs with a number
of men and the facts were hidden from the general
public. To quell some of the rumours Henry Willson
encouraged him to marry his secretary, Phyllis
Gates in 1955. They divorced three years later.
The writer Armistead Maupin met Hudson in 1976
when he was introduced by Jack Coates who had
been Rock Hudson's lover for 4 or 5 years. Armistead
Maupin then became an occasional lover. In Armistead
Maupin's Further Tales of the City Michael Tolliver
links up with a closeted macho icon referred to
as Blank Blank. This has been seen as a thinly
disguised representation of Rock Hudson although
Armistead Maupin denies this…… (more...)
Detailed biographies of world famous gay men
from the worlds of Art, Literature, Film/TV, Sport,
Politics and Music … broaden your knowledge
.. click
here!
SPENCER:THE
SECRETARIAL DIARIES
Blog
26– Edited Highlights !!! Adrian Gillan
Boss
incandescent at Monday meet re email/text f***-up
last week. Says our Circa policeman rang, in an
un-officer-like panic, complaining “Met emails
all closely monitored”; Judge had rung up
from Court, saying couldn’t open the photo
attachment, was it anything important? A couple
withdrew membership; most asked for more! Trevor’s
hair looks even greasier, his hands more clammy
and wet, than ever. I suggest he stick to snail
mail for the foreseeable future. His face reddens
slightly, standing out against an otherwise monochrome
cadaver.
Poor geeky wretch I think, his whole world’s
probably caved in. “SO LONG, SUCKER,”
scream the billboards as head out Tuesday morning.
“SUCKER LICKED” and “SUCK ON A
SOHO MINTY” roar others. Minty, from the Erotic
Gallery? Charged for unlawful sucking? Police apparently
received tip off from former researcher, from his
former Tory council days, claiming Minty would occasionally
nibble his ears whilst leaning over his shoulder
as he quietly worked away at his desk (more...).
The weekly diary-blog of Circa’s high-flying
membership secretary, Spencer - his life and loves,
work and play, dreams and fears.
SHOPPING
MALL
KINIKI
– Contemporary Underwear and Beachwear
Established
for 30 years Kiniki have been designing and manufacturing
an exclusive range of men's underwear and beachwear.
Their company motto of Quality, Value and Service
are as important to them today as when they started
and they believe in providing top quality products
at a good price backed by excellent service (more...).
2006
STONEWALL AWARDS
Thursday
2 November
Stonewall's
first annual awards, designed to celebrate the range
of positive contributions being made by individuals
and organisations to the lives of gay people in
Britain, will be presented by Sir Ian McKellen.
Exclusively sponsored by Barclays, the first winners
will be announced at London's Royal Academy on Thursday
2 November. Adrian Gillan our Daily Circa Editor
has been nominated for “Journalist of the
Year”
The 'Stonewall & Barclays Community Group of
the Year' is being chosen by a vote among more than
5,000 Stonewall supporters from across Britain and
the winner will receive a cheque for £5,000
to support its work. The winners of the six other
awards will be selected by a judging panel including
novelist Stella Duffy, actor Simon Callow, Lt Cdr
Craig Jones of the Royal Navy and entertainer Amy
Lamé …. (more...)
INCREASE
YOUR BENEFITS
UPGRADE
YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Gold
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for more information.
SEARCH
BY MAIN PHOTOGRAPH
Your
photograph is 1,000 WORDS
Please
note that Gallery Search is a search by main photograph
only, so if you do not upload a photograph you will
not be able to be included. All Member Profile Searches
give top listing to Member Profiles that include
a main photograph. Photographs that are up to 400x400
pixels or 64 kb can be accommodated.
Should you wish to have a modesty flash across your
face for privacy then please email your photograph
with your Screen Name to photos@circa-club.com
and we can do this for you.
Please note that Gallery Search is a search by main
photograph only, so if you do not upload a photograph
you will not be able to be included. Photos will
maximise your chances to meet other members.
MEMBERS
NOTICEBOARD
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BREAKS ! IT'S ANOTHER WORLD!!
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FOCUS
ON THE IMPORTANT THINGS - WE'LL TAKE CARE OF THE
REST
Most
of us are too busy during the day to deal with personal
tasks. They then hang over evenings and weekends
- taking up precious quality time. Circa Club are
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companies. Life's 2 Short are dedicated to assisting
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your parking permit and find you that perfect holiday
with mind-boggling efficiency and great charm."
– Tatler
REAL
SHAVING – ALWAYS A PLEASURE. NEVER A CHORE
The
Real Shaving Company, Winner of 'Best Men's Grooming',
has been delighting men since the 1950s with a range
of high quality shaving products which make shaving
pleasurable and indulgent. Inspired by the care
of a traditional Barbershop and the skin care possibilities
that technology allow, the Real Shaving Company
offer a range of shaving products which give the
smoothest possible shave leaving the skin feelin
g
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regime .. including: a Pre-Save Self Heating Face
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skin, Professional Lather shaving creams, and Post
-Shave daily Skin Soothing Balm and Anti-winkle
creams to help make your face look fresher and younger
... shaving and skincare for the 21st century. www.realshaving.com
Take a look at “Shaving History” …
Alexander The Great attributed the sensation he
received from a smooth, closely shaved face to one
of the primary reasons he was victorious on the
battlefield. … click
here.
DOTWORLD
- Stand out from the crowd!
Brand
new domain names are now available though dotWORLDS
registrars which bring Internet users greater flexibility
than ever before. If you want to be seen as more
successful, you could try registering "www.extremely.rich".
Want to be more attractive? Try securing "www.good.looking".
Looking to be a pop idol ? Then maybe "www.pop.star"
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Ltd said, "This is a very exciting development.
Now, people have the ability to use domain names
for what they were intended: a memorable, relevant
and fun way for people to find websites and content
on the Internet. We have already seen communities
springing up around some of the free domains that
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are turning to dotWORLDS to express themselves."
And.....to mark their appreciation of your time
and interest, they are now offering No-Cost Web
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and you'll find that you'll be able to build, publish
and launch your very own website today.
Yes......free domain names, email addresses and
hosting packs. Only at dotWORLDS. You Know It Makes
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We
very much look forward to meeting up with CIRCA
members and guests at our CIRCA GLP get together
at ROUGE NOIR on Tuesday 31 October.