Keeping The Fayth

Iranian riot police tear gas 'Neda' mourners, vow to 'decisively' crush demonstrations

2009-06-22T17:56:00.001-07:00

Remember Neda, watch and share the video on Youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o21k4AI2KSE

Poor Cedric Diggory!

2009-06-17T12:24:00.001-07:00

2009-06-11T12:49:00.000-07:00

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Oh Heather Graham, We <3 We <3

2009-06-11T01:49:00.001-07:00

(Does Bradley Cooper look bored or embarrassed? Either way, cute, yes?)Uber cute, I can't wait to see this Hangover film, wish I hadn't taken in Up last weekend. Great visual art and thank goodness for the hilarious talking dogs...but The Hangover looks like a lot of fun and this shameless but hot photo is only further evidence.

Looking more and more like someone Killed Bill

2009-06-10T12:25:00.000-07:00

<3 BRANDI!

2009-06-08T14:08:00.001-07:00

At a recent Brandi Carlile concert in Santa Monica, CA, Brandi shared that she'd recorded a song with Elton John! I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEW ALBUM!

Loving Emma Watson, All Grow'd Up

2009-06-08T14:01:00.001-07:00

Loving that Emma Watson worked with Lagerfeld on this, kinda wacky the white eyebrows but art be art. Check out emmawatsonofficial.com for one of the best celeb sites ever!

Faith Performing @ UCLA, 5/22/09 7-10pm

2009-05-17T15:31:00.001-07:00

Outloud is a celebration. An intoxicating night of antics and hijinks, boisterous humor, erotic turbulations, and nostalgic ramifications. We pay homage to those who fought for our rights through a collective expression of dissenting gender,sexualities and opinions!

Come explore the mind fuck, gender queer, ferocious attitude of the queer community.

Scheduled performances:
Drag Kings
Tahitian inspirations.
Queer minded films
Loquacious Speakers.
QueerLesque
Comical Divos
Interpretive dancers.
Live music
AND MUCH MORE!

AND FAITH IS MC!

DIRECTIONS

UCLA De Neve Auditorium
351 Charles E Young Dr W
Los Angeles, CA 90024.

Parking for De Neve Auditorium:
Go to the parking and information kiosk on Westwood Blvd, near its intersection with Strathmore Ave (near the Ackerman turnaround). Purchase a parking pass there. I think it's $9 for the whole day, so you can come in and out. You might be able to park by the hour, but I'm not sure. Tell the folks there you want to park in Lot DD (Dykstra/De Neve).
Drive up Strathmore, under the tunnel and away from the campus. Make a right at the first light (Charles E Young Dr W) and at the first light make a left. Drive past the building that says DE NEVE and the DD parking lot/structure will be on your right.

Directions to De Neve Auditorium:
Once you leave the parking lot, walk into the building that says DE NEVE across the top. There will be friendly people at the front desk to answer any questions you have. You'll see a flight of stairs in front of you. Walk up the stairs, and you'll be directly in front of DE NEVE AUDITORIUM.

LA Bi Center Kickoff Party, Smashing Success!

2009-05-17T14:59:00.000-07:00

<---Your co-hosts, Mike Szymanski and Faith Cheltenham

Thanks to everyone who attended the LA Bi Center Kickoff Party! Great times, good times! Among our attendees:
LA's Human Rights Campaign Steering Committee
Courage Campaign
LA Gay and Lesbian Center
Queer Lounge(as seen at Sundance Film Festival)
Bliss Warrior
AMBI Los Angeles.

Some photos are here, more coming soon!

RIP J.G. Ballard

2009-04-21T17:13:00.000-07:00

Empire of the Sun is my all-time favorite film. Saw it in the theaters when it came out and it kinda saved my life and led to my ambition as a writer. My childhood wasn't the best, but Ballard made me think I could process it and expand childhood tragedy beyond what happened to me. Anyways, RIP JG!

Black Panther Comic Signing Session!

2009-03-29T22:20:00.000-07:00

A Young Mr. President

2009-03-01T22:38:00.001-08:00

(thanks indifferenthues.livejournal.com)

Aww...

2009-02-25T15:11:00.000-08:00

Michael Stipe and Thomas Dozol's House!

2009-02-18T17:43:00.000-08:00

Get your Stipe fix over at http://www.theselby.com/12_10_08_michael_stipe_thomas/index.html

I cried, did you? Courage Campaign's Fidelity Video

2009-02-10T13:44:00.000-08:00

"Fidelity": Don't Divorce... from Courage Campaign on Vimeo.

Host Your Own Miracle Fruit Party

2009-02-08T15:49:00.001-08:00

What's a miracle fruit? The West African berry known scientifically as "Synsepalum dulcificum" causes sour foods to taste sweet, or salty foods to taste tartly sweet. Miracle Fruit doesn't change a food's chemical makeup, just the perception of taste (Wikipedia). This odd little berry makes for a great hosting opportunity with little clean up and at an affordable cost.

5 tips to make your Miracle Fruit Party Miraculous!
1) Use Evite.com to send specialized invitations and include links to the New York Times Miracle Fruit story (NY Times) or to the store you're purchasing from (www.miraclefruitworld.com, www.miraclefruittab.com).

2) Ask that each guest bring an item to taste! With Evite.com all attendees can browse the offerings -- this way not everyone brings lemons, Tabasco sauce and olives!

3) Schedule your party during the after-lunch or after-dinner time of a weekend day, this way people don't fill their tum up with acidic or spicy foods! You can even include a note cautioning party goers to eat before they come as only "limited refreshments" will be available.

4) Order online and early! Fresh Miracle Fruit's availability depends on the season and once arrived has a short shelf life so plan your "flavor tripping" party accordingly.

5) Consider freeze-dried Miracle Fruit or even Miracle Fruit tablets, they're just as good as the berry and last longer in the freezer!

4 Find 'Em Online Beauty Products For Under $15

2009-02-08T15:47:00.000-08:00

Target.com Has Clairol's Perfect 10 Hair Color
With an easy to use comb applicator, Clairol's Perfect 10 Hair Color delivers 100% gray coverage for those pesky "resistant" hairs and who can resist a 10 min application time?!

A helpful tip: As the directions indicate, comb-as-you-squeeze the attached applicator bottle but for "trouble spots" squeeze gently just before applying to hair for highest saturation.

Never Miss a Sale at Sephora.com
This beauty superstore also has offline locations (find a store near you) with great deals. Don't forget to sign up for the Sephora.com mailing list so great deals and free shipping coupon codes come straight to you! Instead of shopping the beauty aisle with the kids and a full shopping cart, take a mom moment and go online. Your purchase and 3 free samples will arrive shortly! Try the Sephora brand for especially good bath and body deals.

Go Vegan with your Lipcolor, Mascara, or Foundation.
Ecco Bella, a pioneer in the creation of "luxurious natural beauty products and skin care" sells wonderful organic night creams, foundations, and all natural mascaras. A favorite of vegan celebs like Alicia Silverstone and Natalie Portman, Ecco Bella is must-have for sensitive skinners, vegan or not.

FLOWER POWER with Ecco Bella Flower Color Lipsticks which mix flower wax and bright, beautiful natural pigments for long lasting lip color.

Keep the Possibilities Endless!
Endless.com, the latest offering from Amazon.com offers an amazing selection of shoes but the FREE Overnight Shipping (w/ Free Return Shipping!) will keep this site in your top "bookmarks".

Shop by Size or Brand for quick access to the hottest looks, whether you're looking for "Sex and The City"-style Gladiator Sandals or a new pair of the most comfortable Keds.

Three Tech Tips That Can Keep Your Teen Safe Online

2009-02-08T15:34:00.000-08:00

RULES!
Work with your teen to schedule internet time, just like video game or phone call time; internet time can also be used as a reward for great behavior or good grades.
TRACK!
With so much adult content on the internet, prevent accidents by installing a "net nanny". Free (and easy to install) software, like K9 Web Protection makes keeping your kids safe but not "locked down" a breeze. When a site pops up that K9's not sure about, the screen will freeze until a parent enters a safety code. K9 will keep a list of all the sites approved or not, that way science class inquiries on breast cancer make it through along with chicken recipes -- you never know when your teen might surprise you with dinner!

ADD!
Become friends with your child...online! Join Facebook.com and add your teen as a friend; do the same with MyYearbook.com, Myspace.com or other social networks your teen has chosen to join. Recently, Myspace hit the news with their efforts to keep the under-18 crowd protected, and more parents are coming online too. Instead of tracking actions and new friends (30 year old guys in Minnesota add everyone!) use the status updates on Facebook to keep up with your lil wonder's latest trends. This way you'll know she liked "Slumdog Millionaire" before she even gets home.

Lest we forget...HEATHUS!

2009-01-23T18:54:00.000-08:00

(snagged from ONTD)
Still miss the man, still.

Dakota Fanning PLAYS EVIL!

2009-01-23T15:01:00.000-08:00

Dakota Fanning is sinking her teeth into a juicy new role: She’s the latest ’tween to jump on the “Twilight” bandwagon. The 14-year-old is in talks to play a pint-size vampire in “New Moon,” the second installment of the hit fantasy series, as the angelic-faced vampire Jane. Bet she took the role only to be closer to Robert Pattinson!
-NYDAILYNEWS.COM

Kiddies, this role is no joke, it's evil as hell and I can't wait for Dakota to crush skulls and lick blood offa breasts, wait did that happen in the Mormon's book? I guess it was just violence...

2009-01-15T16:16:00.000-08:00

BLACK LGBT MARCH IN HISTORIC MLK PARADE,
JAN 19th 2009!

Join The Jordan/Rustin Coalition, the National Black Justice
Coalition (NBJC) and Here To Stay at LA's Martin Luther King, Jr.
Kingdom Day Parade & Festival at Leimert Park Village on Monday
January 19th 2009

http://www.heretostaycoalition.org

The Martin Luther King Kingdom
Day Parade has been celebrated for the last 20 years and over a
million people take to the streets of Los Angeles to remember the
life and works of the great man.

The parade commences on Martin Luther King Blvd at Crenshaw and lasts
for two miles until Western. It includes more than 150 floats, 20
drill teams, ten dance groups, celebrities aplenty and the bombastic
tunes of a military marching band. Local vendors and restaurants
spill out onto the street in the carnival atmosphere.

LIVE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.'S DREAM: MARCH FOR YOUR RIGHTS!
PROP 8 IS NOT OVER!
END HOMOPHOBIA AND RACISM!

January 19th 2009 at 10:30am is the parade time. Come to the Parade
and March With Us or participate in "Keep The Dream Alive and Bring
Five To The Parade" by bringing 5 Friends to Celebrate and Cheer Us!
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LGBT CHEERING STATIONS:
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd/Arlington Ave. AND Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd/Crenshaw Blvd. Please come and cheer on your brothers and sisters marching in the parade.
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AFTER PARADE PARTY AT Lucy Florence Coffee House, located at 3351 West 43rd Street, Los Angeles,
CA 90008, (323) 293-1356.
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FACEBOOK GROUP!
For more info and the latest updates, please join the "We Have A Dream Too! Facebook
Group"
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40044397394

and also to PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION ON to ALL your friends.

***MLK Day Sign-Making Party/Meeting***
Saturday, January 17, 2009
At 1:00pm
Location:
Jewel's Catch One
4067 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019

http://www.heretostaycoalition.org

Al Sharpton To The Rescue?

2009-01-13T13:05:00.000-08:00

This post has not been approved by Nick Fury!

Ripped from Pam's House Blend,

OMG. I usually don't agree with him on a host of issues, but what an epic serving of truth LGBT ally Al Sharpton placed on the table at the Human Rights Ecumenical Service held at Atlanta's Tabernacle Baptist Church, where he gave a keynote that smacked down the homobigoted, hypocritical slice of the religious community. It was no coincidence that the event was held to welcome the Alliance of Affirming Faith-Based Organizations.
Can you feel the burn?
"I am tired," he went on, "of seeing ministers who will preach homophobia by day, and then after they're preaching, when the lights are off they go cruising for trade...We know you're not preaching the Bible, because if you were preaching the Bible we would have heard from you. We would have heard from you when people were starving in California--when they deregulated the economy and crashed Wall Street you had nothing to say. When [accused Ponzi scammer] Madoff made off with the money, you had nothing to say. When Bush took us to war chasing weapons of mass destruction that weren't there you had nothing to say.
"But all of a sudden, when Proposition 8 came out, you had so much to say, but since you stepped in the rain, we gonna step in the rain with you."
And this...
"There is something immoral and sick about using all of that power to not end brutality and poverty, but to break into people's bedrooms and claim that God sent you. It amazes me when I looked at California and saw churches that had nothing to say about police brutality, nothing to say when a young black boy was shot while he was wearing police handcuffs, nothing to say when they overturned affirmative action, nothing to say when people were being [relegated] into poverty, yet they were organizing and mobilizing to stop consenting adults from choosing their life partners."

The Only "Speidi" Pic I've Ever Liked

2009-01-11T16:07:00.000-08:00

Oscar '09 -- The Watching

2009-01-02T02:42:00.000-08:00

1) Slumdog Millionaire (omg, love it, fun, epic, sad, amazing and brilliant direction from Boyle -- the best he's done. ever.)
2) Choke (If it weren't for the million sex scenes, this stunner with Angelica Huston would be on everyone's Oscar List, as usual Crewman Guy is being ROBBED)
3) The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (my annual xmas day film, yay! v. good, people will be ripping off the visuals in that for years to come, 20st century steampunk meets anne rice's new orleans with ribbons of tim burton whimsy+BP=hotness.)
4) Milk (interesting new way to tell "the assassinated biopic", topical but acute; the film leads the way home)
5) Revolutionary Road (A movie that's not exactly what you think is at the beginning. Pitch perfect directing, Kate and Leo deliver and it feels embarrassing being privy but good that it's happening to them and not you; there's a chance to learn from emotional warfare. Watch For It: the scene where the "loon" stays out of focus ranting with Kate Winslet in focus)
6) The Duchess (First time I've adored Keira Knightly in years, Ralph Fiennes playing evil and a bit of girl on girl in petticoats, sweet bb jeez)
7) Cadillac Records (even if just on the strength of jeffrey wright as muddy waters )
8) Frost/Nixon (impeccable but a seemingly irrelevant re-telling with little oomph, "How Austin Powers Got Tricky Dick")

In the Queue,
Blindness, Body of Lies, Defiance, The Rocker, The Wrestler, Seven Pounds, Yes Man, Che Part One, Wendy and Lucy, The Wackness, Vicky Christina Barcelona, Hamlet 2

Found it hard to finish so far,
Gran Torino (Spike Lee dustup gives new meaning to Eastwood racist portrayal? Prolly not since he's cool as shit but I still haven't finished)
Ghost Town (I really liked Ghost Dad and I keep wishing I was watching that instead)
Burn After Reading (BP playing near retarded and Frances McDormand playing a nip/tuck patient?)

Feet don't even touch the ground!

2008-12-21T19:39:00.001-08:00

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Originally uploaded by _Faith

Awww, lil Matilda Ledger, AWW!