Thursday, January 20, 2011

[Peckers_Pics] Model Wars, PICS; Jan 21, 2011 - Safe PICS For All Ages, Rated G



Model Wars, PICS; Jan 21, 2011
Safe PICS For All Ages, Rated  G

 
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By Jorge Cruise, Diet and Fitness Expert / January 20, 2011
 
How many times have you tried -- and failed -- at a weight-loss program because it required you to give up the foods you love, eat the same meals every day and stay stuck in a repetitive exercise program? As you might have figured out, deprivation and a lack of new experiences are downright boring and not the key to lasting weight loss.

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This group is called "Peckers Pics."  The English -  slang definition of "pecker" is to pluck at the truth. Therefore, we peck at items such as Gay Men's Health, Male Fitness, Gay (LGBT) Politics & Issues.  In this section you may peck at each photo in order to decide the winner of the "war of the fittest!"  Whereas, who is the model that may inspire you to exercise and "get fit?"  Warning: This may stoke you!
 
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Alain Lamas
 
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Corey Kirk
 
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Long Island, NY: South students rally for Gay-Straight Alliance
By Andrew Hackmack / Jan 20, 2011 / Long Island Herald
 
Several hundred Valley Stream South High School students showed their support for a Gay-Straight Alliance chapter at the school, holding a rally on Thursday afternoon.
 

Students packed Jedwood Place, just off school grounds, calling on administrators to allow the student organization. As first reported in the Herald this week, a group of seniors said that Principal Maureen Henry denied the club.

David Kilmnick, the chief executive officer of Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth, explained the struggles of the students to start a Gay-Straight Alliance Chapter at South. He commended seniors Joseph Kofler and Kelly Egan for their efforts in advocating for the club. He also called on Henry and Valley Stream Central High School District administrators to do the right thing.

Henry was not at the rally, but interim Superintendent Dr. Richard Marsh watched from across the street. Earlier in the day, he told the Herald that he and Henry decided to allow the club, and that the first meeting was to take place that afternoon.

"At this point in time, we do not understand the need for this demonstration," he said during the rally. "A Gay-Straight Alliance club at South High School would certainly enhance our strong extracurricular club program."

But those rallying for the club had a different take. Kilmnick said if a Gay-Straight Alliance was approved and a meeting was scheduled, students would be there. "There wouldn't be a couple of hundred students out here saying 'approve the club,'" he said. "They'd be inside at the meeting."

Kilmnick said he believes Thursday's rally will make a difference. "The student turnout was incredible," he said. "That just shows the tremendous support for not only Joe and Kelly, but every student here that may feel alone."

Junior Michelle Feltington said she was behind the Gay-Straight Alliance and noted that the rally will show administrators that students are behind the club. "I feel this will make a difference," she said.

Kofler said he was not expecting the support he got from students. With loud chants of "G-S-A" from the crowd, and others shouting encouragement from their cars as they left school for the day, he was convinced this would show school and district officials that the club needs to be approved. "It's absolutely amazing to see all of our student come out here and support this," he said. "I think the administration is going to have to give in and let this club, or else they're going to face the legal repercussions."

And More On This Story, Regarding Principal Henry:

Long Island HS Principal Says, I Called People Faggots Too, So No GSA for You

1/20/2011-by Paula Brooks / Lez Get Real

Student at Long Island's Valley Stream South High School say their principal, Maureen Henry, has denied their request to form a gay-straight alliance at the school, and, according to the students, gave as reason for denying their request as, she too called people "faggots" when she was young and didn't mean anything bad by it.

Joseph Kofler, 17, one of the students organizing the club said he was shocked by Ms. Henry's reaction and her lack of support and felt response was an endorsement of the bullying that takes place daily in his school.

"This school really needs a GSA and not because it's a 'gay club'. In fact it's the opposite of our goals, which is to bring about understanding and acceptance for all of our students. And I want to feel safe coming to school every day and this club will help toward reaching these goals" said Kofler, a senior at the school.

Kofler and other students say they have circulated a petition signed by more than 300 students and have taken their case to the Superintendent of the School District, Dr. Richard Marsh, in hopes that administrators can step in and assist both LGBT and straight students looking to create some safe spaces within their school.

They have also enlisted the aid of the organization Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY) to help them, and are now planning a demonstration in front of the school.

"Ms. Henry must be living under a rock with her rejection of these students seeking to start this club, her appalling and homophobic response and her lack of awareness of the rampant bullying and suicides that have been taken place and garnering attention in the past year", said David Kilmnick, CEO of LIGALY. "There are over 90 GSA's that already exist in Long Island schools and by allowing a GSA for students to feel safer is not something revolutionary -- in fact, the school is way behind the times and these brave students should be commended for trying to make a difference" said Kilmnick.

An on-line petition has also been started at change. org  to send Principal Henry the message that "calling people "faggots" is no big deal shows exactly why a gay-straight alliance is needed in a place like Valley Stream South High School."

"Every gay and lesbian person who has been lucky enough to survive the turmoil of growing up is a survivor. Survivors always have an obligation to those who will face the same challenges."

 
....Jake
 
  
 
 


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