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The SDTweetUp (#sdtweetup) was featured in the Union Tribune! Congrats @jbruin! 

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daniel · mid-morning · say it · ping it

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As you probably know I am getting the new iPhone on the 11th (or as soon as I possibly can since I work that weekend). So I have been watching the iPhone news pretty closely to be sure I can transition. You see, I’ve not had mine *that* long, and there is a 2 year contract and all… Most of those questions are now answered:

iPhone 3G questions, answered

I can’t even wait.. 

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daniel · late morning · say it · ping it

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Gays and lesbians have a constitutional right to marry in California, the state Supreme Court said today in a historic ruling that could be repudiated by the voters in November.
In a 4-3 decision, the justices said the state’s ban on same-sex marriage violates the “fundamental constitutional right to form a family relationship.” The ruling is likely to flood county courthouses with applications from couples newly eligible to marry when the decision takes effect in 30 days.
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This is great and all, but I don’t know that I’ll be rushing off to the altar any time soon. I mean, I am all for equality. I think that is a great cause. I also think that anyone in love should get to marry whoever (whomever?) they want. I am one of the gays you read about after all.. This is all good news, though I am sure it is far from over. The crazies are rallying as we blog about it..

But for me, I have been in my relationship for a long time. It seems to work as is, for one thing. Another thing is divorce. Divorce, people. It comes hand in hand with marriage. I have already seen guys joking about all the divorced gays that’ll be on the market in 3 months… Yikes! Seriously though, I was never directly affected by divorce, my parents are still together after 35 or so years, but I have seen enough heartache to want to avoid it. A friend of mine is going through a particularly ugly divorce right now. I feel for her. I am shocked as each week passes what horrible things people will do to make another person miserable or to save themselves money and possessions. It seems a breakup is messy enough without lawyers and judges and all. Bah. I am too tired to reflect on all this intelligently.

What do you think? 

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daniel · late evening · 6 comments · ping it

• pop culture

As always, I am not home for American Idol on Thursdays. Sad, I know. So here’s the dish from MSNBC (the first AI news result on the Google):

The last two singers selected to be among the 24 semifinalists were among the first to be eliminated, as “American Idol” began the unpleasant business of whittling down the larger group on Thursday’s results show.

On last week’s selection show, Joanne Borgella became the final woman picked to sing this week, and Colton Berry the 12th man. But ultimately, all that bought them was an extra week, as the viewing audience heard them sing, looked at the telephone, and then went to bed instead of calling in their votes. Full Story

Eliminated:
Garret Haley
Amy Davis
Joanne Borgella
Colton Berry

Not too sad about any of them, but I did think that Colton and Joanne would have lasted a bit longer. I am kinda over Chikeze already tho but he made it. Maybe next week…

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daniel · the wee hours · say it · ping it

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I recorded this thing sooo many times this week. I think my first Thanksgiving effort was an hour long. From there it shrunk each time I re-did it. The iPod recording device totally sucks ass. Sorry. In other news, I get to talk about my meal, my day, and what I’m thankful for. I say ‘blessed’ a lot too. Odd, cause I am not a religious man, but I do feel blessed. Heh. Whatever. It’s a short one. I need to get my groove back after shooting so many blanks…

download · subscribe in itunes · play in popup
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daniel · late evening · 1 comment · ping it

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Not one of mine, but still a fun one....

Fox News Anchor or Porn Star? via Fimoculous. 

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daniel · lunch time · say it · ping it

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Dear Local 8,

Thanks for showing some regular programing. Even though I normally watch Fox on Tuesdays, it was a much needed diversion.

Your friend,

Daniel

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daniel · evening · say it · ping it

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I do. You see, I watch the local news. The Local 8 News, that is. I am fiercely loyal too. I will force Richard to change channels 20 minutes in if I catch him on Fox or that Channel 10 crap. That is news for ugly people. Local 8 is gorgeous. For gorgeous people!

I used to refer to it as my Lesbian News. At the hour I watch it is the fabulously hawt news divas anchoring. Miss Kathleen Bade and Miss Barbara-Lee Edwards.

Could they be cuter? The lesbian thing was all in my head, but come on. I felt like a lesbian watching. They present my local news with a touch of class, beauty. Then I met Kyle. Sorry ladies, but Kyle is my man.. Sure I have no idea what he is talking about. Something with sporting events. He gets so excited about them. He is cute when he is excited… Luckily he is on the very same Local 8 news. So cute.. I’d post his photo too, but I think he’s cuter on air. Or at a game. His Glamour Shot is not the most flattering. Just trust me. Totally hawt.

And there’s more. Look at Dan Cohen! Or the old guy with princess hours.. even he’s cute!

Just when I couldn’t love my news any more.. 2 things happened. 1) The Weather Guy lost weight. Matt Baylow people! Lookin’ sexay!  2) Spencer Washburn (clearly got rid of replaced that side talker, tho he wasn’t that bad looking for a side talker). Another photo that does the man no justice. He is riveting. It’s the eyes. I think his camera man likes him too. He gets taped in front of the best scenery possible. Tonight he was on Harbor Island with the San Diego skyline lit up behind him. Aw Spence!

My news show is total eye-candy. I swear I have seen more news since I moved to San Diego than ever before in my entire life combined. Local 8 rocks yo!

Did I mention the whole thing is presented in HD? Oh yeah! Helloo Kyle! What were those Charger people up to this week?? *stares*

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daniel · late at night · 6 comments · ping it

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Perez Hilton gets show on VH1 via tagged: news perez hilton cnet television show vh1

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Soldiers serving overseas will lose some of their online links to friends and loved ones back home under a Department of Defense policy that a high-ranking Army official said would take effect Monday. The Defense Department will begin blocking access “worldwide” to YouTube, MySpace and 11 other popular Web sites on its computers and networks, according to a memo sent Friday by Gen. B.B. Bell, the U.S. Forces Korea commander.

The policy is being implemented to protect information and reduce drag on the department’s networks, according to Bell.
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via Waxy. 

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daniel · at some point · 1 comment · ping it