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I attended a fundraiser in Las Vegas recently for an organization that, among other projects, helps to keep Black young folks in school. http://www.palazzo.com/entertainment/events/topspin.html I was amazed at the music the DJ played during the main event. Lots of misogynistic, violence promoting, crap "Urban" music filled with obscene and filthy language. I wrote a note to the event coordinator regarding my take on this ( pandering to an incredibly low base while chasing folks who might help their charity ((me)) away with a bad impression of their charity. They are blaming the DJ-but they were paying the DJ and they were in the same room as I was-and have invited me back to next years event. I am no prude- but I do hope that some standards are maintained. This music would have been fine in a raunchy night club or event, but it was totally inappropriate at this event.

I applaud you for writing to the coordinator. He/She should share your concerns with the Board and change the music next time. If I had been in attendance, I would have approached the dj and ask him to play something different or much more appropriate. In March of this year I was at an event and just happen to have served on the committee who sponsored the event. Since I did not want to be out amongst the tight crowd prior to the event, I went into the ballroom to await its beginning and to perfect the table on which the special awards had been placed. When I heard the music which the dj's were preparing, I walked over to them and shared my concerns. Luckily, I had some great jazz cds in my auto, so I left and retrieved them. These dj's played what I had given them, and upon leaving I got my cds back. Attached was a very cordial note which they had addressed and thanked me! All said, I do hope that the organization will address music selections, etc. for its next event and that the Board take your concerns seriously! Adults should not be perpetuating musicians and their foul lyrics at special events given by non profit or not-for-profit organizations. The music should reflect the mission!

I was just at a place for lunch the other day and noticing that it now seems fine to play "music" full of the n-word to a room full of diners/customers. Is it only us middle-aged white guys who find it offensive anymore?

I love gay Thai movies as they seem to explore the soul more than movies made else where. There is a new gay Thai movie out called How to Win at Checkers Every Time. I must see it. It is also about the red card drawings that every Thai male must face in order to determine if they must do military service. I went through this with both of my boyfriends. Anyway, check out this movie. If you see it, please let me know. Here is a review and 2 different trailers. http://ticketing.frameline.org/festival/film/detail.aspx?id=3519&fid=52

Relief as San Francisco tests out urine-repellent paint Anyone urinating on the specially treated walls will get the spray splashed back on to them http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jul/26/relief-as-san-francisco-tests-out-urine-repellent-paint

Obscene, filthy jungle music, circa 1950's: so... Just saying :laugh:

good idea. Reminds me of when I was a kid and a Boy Scout and we were camping in a tent. In the middle of the night my friend got up to go pee and it was cold outside and he decided to piss out the window. If you know tents, they are mosquito nets and thus all pee goes back inside. We were all splatter with urine and soaking and truly pissed. LOL

Rain-X for buildings or is it called Urine-X? Best regards, RA1

Being humble and loveable always counts AND there is still time. Best regards, RA1

I love the shower scene in most of the saunas. Esp. the one at Lagoa where you can actually see them inside. I don't pay much attention to those damn Americans when they go inside. In fact, I have a pair of rose colored glasses that filters out all those over the age of 30. They often come in handy at saunas but it causes my friends to think I'm ignoring them when we go to dinner.

Back in Madrid for a couple of days . A city I have never liked but now it seems to be loaded with cute twinks on Gayromeo, and Hornet as well as Grindr and to a lesser extent Jack'd. Great kisser and sucker and loved riding me with only his spit for lube. English minimal but the iPhone apps allow us to communicate. 90 Euros which seems to be what most ask for.