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MILO YIANNOPOULOS “In a few months this will all be a distant memory”

Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has told fans that he’ll be back and that in a few months the controversy surrounding child-sex comments he made, will be a “distant memory”.

Promising details of a new book deal, a “new media venture” and a new tour, Milo Yiannopoulos has told his fans that his comments on paedophilia will be a “distant memory” in the months to come.

The embattled right-wing journalist and commentator resigned from his position at the Breitbart news outlet yesterday and had his forthcoming book with Simon and Schuster dropped following on from comments he made about underage sex during a number of interviews.

There was outrage online after Milo talked about sex between “younger boys” and older men, which he made during an online live stream interview. The interview was edited and distributed on Twitter and YouTube.

Milo responded that he used a “poor choice of words” and that he did not support child abuse, before pointing out that he was himself a victim of abuse.

Yesterday, Milo told his fans that he has a new publisher in line to publish the book, which was dropped by a Simon and Schuster imprint, although did not go into details about who the new publisher was.

Taking to Instagram Milo wrote,

“This week, for political gain, the media and the Republican establishment accused a child abuse victim of enabling child abuse. It’s sick. But they have not killed me. They have only made me stronger.

“Thank you for the support. You guys have kept me sane. In a few months, this will be a distant memory. I’ll be back with details of my new publisher, my new media venture and my new tour”.

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23rd February 2017
“Reckless” Trump reverses Trans bathroom protections
Trump’s administration has reversed Obama’s bathroom guidelines which protected the rights of trans students.

The rights of trans Americans have been officially curtailed after President Donald Trump‘s administration rescinded the guidelines about trans people’s bathroom rights, which were put forward by Obama during his second term.

The guidelines allowed for trans students to use bathrooms and changing rooms which match their current gender identity rather than the biological sex written on their birth certificates.

The White House stated that the previous guidelines did not “contain extensive legal analysis or explain how the position is consistent with the express language of Title IX, nor did they undergo any formal public process.”

Schools and the Supreme Court were told by letter on Wednesday that the guidance was changing.

Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary said that Donald Trump was “a firm believer in states’ rights and that certain issues like this are not best dealt with on the federal level.”

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A spokesperson for the Campaign for Southern Equality condemned the action saying that “no child should be denied access to basic facilities or subjected to discriminatory treatment” and called the current Trump administration “reckless”

Despite the rollback, the letter will have no effect as the guidelines were blocked by the federal court after they were issued.

Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Executive Director of the Campaign for Southern Equality said,

“The reality is that the protections of Title IX are still in effect for transgender students. We will fight every day to ensure that these protections remain in place”.
23rd February 2017
LEGAL CLINIC | Do I have rights to a house I’ve paid into but is not in my name?

This week a reader asks whether if he’ll have rights to a house that he’s paid into along with his husband, once their civil partnership has been dissolved. A solicitor from law firm, Grayfords reassures that he does have rights.

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My partner and I have been together since 2001 (civil partnership in 2009). I have decided I would like to dissolve the partnership as our relationship has entirely broken down. We own a house together which I moved into in 2004 and have since paid half of the mortgage payments, though it is in his name. Will I have rights over this property and can you tell me what your experience is of dealing with the breakdown of same-sex partnerships?

Thank you for your question. I expect it’s one that a lot of people have had at some point, either about their own relationship or that of a friend or family member.

First of all, a word on terminology and some reassurance. Marriages are divorced and civil partnerships are dissolved. But other than that, the process is largely the same and, I’m pleased to say, your financial and property rights are identical. Please don’t panic: the fact that the house is in your partner’s name does not mean you’re left high and dry. By virtue of your civil partnership, you automatically have property rights. Any settlement you reach should be based largely on what a court would do if it was considering your case and the starting point for a court would be a 50:50 split of capital assets (so property, pensions, savings).

A court would then consider the needs and resources of both parties, taking into account all the circumstances of the case. This might cause the court to award one person more than 50% of the value of an asset. Are both of you working so you could afford payments on two new, separate, mortgages, are there any disabilities or illnesses to consider that might mean one person needs a bigger share, does one person’s pension remain intact because if so they might not get such a big share of a property?

These are the sorts of questions a court would ask. Financial cases have so many factors that it’s hard to give you an idea exactly what you might be entitled to without knowing more detail. I suggest you try and book an appointment with a solicitor, either on a paid basis or a free initial appointment which some offer.

After even a brief chat we could give you a clearer idea where you stand. Until then though, you can be confident that you do have rights in your property and that with a solicitor’s help you can secure your financial future.

Having worked in family law for the a number of years, I’ve dealt with a good many cases involving same-sex couples. By and large, the concerns of same sex partners when they break up are the same as those of heterosexual partners – finances, property and, in many cases, access to children.

22nd February 2017
Nearly one third of Brits think that being gay is a choice
Staggering findings from a YouGov survey has found that nearly one-third of Britons think that being gay is a choice.

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A survey has found that 31 per cent of British people think that being gay is a choice and not a naturally occurring phenomenon. YouGov who conducted the poll found that nearly half of people questioned (49%) thought gay people were born that way.

Overall, three per cent of those questioned thought that someone’s sexuality was the result of a person’s upbringing.

Men were more likely to think that homosexuality was a choice with 32 per cent believing homosexuality was a choice. A slim majority (54 per cent) of women believed that it was the way people were born. Those who are 18 to 24 were more likely to think it was how people were born.

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When the stats were broken down into political persuasions, 41 per cent those of who voted UKIP thought that being gay was a choice while 39 per cent thought that it was naturally occurring. Those who vote Labour and Liberal Democrat were more likely to believe that it was the way that people were born, but still, a quarter believing that it is a choice.

Data journalist Matthew Smith from YouGov said,

“The survey finds that those who voted Labour or Lib Dem in 2015 are the most likely to say people are born gay (both 58%), and the least likely to believe it is a choice (25% and 26% respectively). Conservative voters are much less likely to believe people are born gay (43%), but are still more likely to do so than think people choose to be gay (35%).”
22nd February 2017
Marine Le Pen pledges to end gay marriage
France’s far-right presidential hopeful, Marine Le Pen says she’ll end gay marriage in a quiet pledge buried pages deep into Manifesto.

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Marine Le Pen has pledged that she’ll end same-sex marriage retroactively should she become France’s next president. The far-right politician, who heads the National Front is proposing to revert the law back to the 2013 system which only extended civil partnership to gay couples.

She writes,

Créer une union civile (PACS amélioré) qui viendra remplacer les dispositions de la loi Taubira, sans e et rétroactif.

Translation: To create a civil union (PACS ameliore) which will replace the provisions of the Taubira law without retroactive effect (thanks to @Hamfan4)

The pledge was buried deep within her manifesto at number 87. There were 144 pledges.

It seems she is proposing a change to the law that would not affect same-sex couple who are already married, but would be retroactive, meaning that there would be no new marriage licenses issued for gay couples. They would be offered civil partnerships instead according to legal experts.

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France was the 14th nation to legalised same-sex marriage in 2013. In the vote, 331 members of parliament voted in favour while 225 voted against it. Following the law changed hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Paris against the new law.
22nd February 2017
Activists take over London’s landmarks to reclaim LGBT+ history

A number of LGBT+ activists have taken to the streets of London to reclaim LGBT history.

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Activists from the campaign group Sexual Avengers have taken to the streets of London to mark various landmarks with special blue plaques to “reclaim radical” LGBT+ history.

The Sexual Avengers have taken over often ignored sites of LGBT history including, The House Of Lords, The Admiral Duncan and the home of Black Pride.

Security guards at the House of Lords were “baffled” as four lesbians scaled the outside wall to affix a specially designed blue plaque with the words “Queer Heritage” emblazoned on it. The move mirror the actions of four lesbians who climbed the building in 1988 during the Section 28 debate.

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CREDIT: Sexual Avengers

Speaking about the stunt, Sexual Avenger Lucy Warin said,

“For us, the personal is political. I’ve grown up queer in a straight world that tells me I’m allowed to be gay, but not ‘too gay’.

“As a community we don’t get to celebrate our personal history much – straight people can’t identify the place they ‘come out’, they didn’t lose their virginity ‘in the closet’ and they probably can’t name one of the multiple places on public transport where I’ve lowered my voice or degendered my partner when telling a friend about a relationship.

“There should be no shame attached to these sites. We have to uncover our history to celebrate and learn from it.”

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Sexual Avenger Ariana Jordão, 33, attached the plaque to the House of Lords.

She said,

“We did this to celebrate collective acts of queer resistance. The House of Lords represents the powerful who ignore the interests of the few, so this is about visibility, creating something that’s impossible to ignore – a rupture in the impenetrable powerhouse. It felt awesome standing on the shoulders of giants, and of my friends.” Ariana is a biologist, artist and gardener.

Sexual Avenger Dan Glass said,

“Radical queer history is full of hope, full of hard fought campaigns by committed groups and individuals that have won us the rights we now enjoy today. London is unique as a ‘gay friendly’ city with no permanent LGBTQIA+ museum or cultural space: comparable cities such as Berlin, San Francisco or New York all have such a space. We demand a queer cultural space to understand where we’ve come from, and how far we still have to go to achieve equality, especially for the most vulnerable members of our community.”

The activists plan to target a number of spaces in London, including:

The House of Lords, where four lesbian activists abseiled into a debate to protest queerphobic Section 28 legislation, 2 February 1988

The Admiral Duncan gay pub, where three people were killed and 70 injured by a Neo-Nazi nail bomber, 30 April 1999

Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, the current site of the UK’s only pride event organised by and run for people of colour, 2005 to present

and a number of LGBT clubs that have closed in recent years.

The Hoist, 1995 to 2016
The Black Cap, 1965 to 2015
The George & Dragon, 2002 to 2015
Barcode, 1996 to 2015
The Joiner’s Arms, 1997 to 2015
Candy Bar, 1996 to 2014
First Out Café, 1986 to 2011
London Astoria, 1976 to 2009
Ghetto, 2001 to 2008

22nd February 2017
THEATRE REVIEW | Gaslight – Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield and National Tour

★★★|In an elegant townhouse in Victorian London, Bella Manningham is slowly losing her mind. Pictures keep disappearing, trinkets seem to move from place to place and items go missing without explanation. Add to that the mysterious sounds from the top floor of the house and the dimming of the gas lamps and Bella’s sanity is called into question. But what is the secret history lurking in the walls of the home and just who is the stranger who calls unannounced at her home one evening? Why does Bella’s husband, Jack, keep reminding her of her mother’s insanity and what is the connection for all of them to a 20 year old unsolved murder?

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Patrick Hamilton’s play is a direct descendant of the Victorian melodramas that it portrays. Continuing the themes of innocence menaced by something darker, the plays script, setting and overall feeling is one of claustrophobia and oppression. Given that the play is set in a single room and given that it is, essentially, a three hander, the play has to rely heavily on the performances of the actors to carry it through. Kara Tointon’s portrayal of Bella was fine, although the increasing histrionics started to grate a little with the progression of the story. Rupert Young’s turn as Jack Manningham was well rounded, initially quite charming and alluring, but subsequently developing his character to include an uneasy undertone. But it was Keith Allen’s performance as the mysterious visitor which stood out the most, performing his stern and determined character with his tongue just slightly in his cheek, lightening what is otherwise quite a bleak drama with a soupcon of humour and playing to his strengths.

The stage set is a detailed drawing room, which has a forced perspective and increases the claustrophobic feel of the piece, which is enhanced further by some atmospheric lighting. The productions sound design was nothing more than functional and the sound in the theatre allowed for every word to be heard clearly, which is essential with such a wordy script.

As a whole, the piece was a fairly mixed bag. The first act nicely established the characters from the outset and drew the audience in as to the mystery, hinting at the possibility of the plot twists which may come, and ending the first act, story-wise, on a decent cliff-hanger. The second act seemed to lose its way slightly, becoming a little muddled and failing to deliver on the anticipated plot twists, instead, providing a rather straight narrative and one which is not entirely unpredictable. There are a couple of cattle prod scares which highlight the supernatural element of the story, although in a rather clumsy and unnecessary way, and this is an element which is never really followed through.

Gaslight appears, from the outside, to be mix of The Woman In Black and An Inspector Calls, but in reality is a straight Victorian melodrama, portraying a relatively linear narrative with a socially aware undercurrent addressing the treatment of Victorian women and the discrepancies in equality faced by them. Overall, it is a fairly engaging but lightweight mystery / thriller worthy of a watch and which has an ultimately satisfying ending.

Gaslight is currently at Sheffield Theatres (www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk) until the 25^th February 2017 before heading to Richmond and Cardiff.

22nd February 2017
RECIPE | Sex Salsa
The perfect recipe to get your sex drive back up and running
CREDIT: Jordan Lohan
Sweet & Fiery | Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | No Cook

Pineapple contains the enzyme Bromelain, which can improve libido in men.

Pomegranate increases testosterone levels, believed due to its array of antioxidants. Also shows an increase in Nitric Oxide Synthase (NOS), which is essentially the same function as a medication like Viagra etc.

Garlic a potent testosterone booster, and again increases NOS.

Onions as with garlic, contain allicin that thins your blood and thus improves circulation.

Chilli Capsaicin promotes circulation and endorphins for the feel good factor.

Parsley more antioxidants and a great odour neutraliser for the onion and garlic!

Ingredients.

½ pineapple, in small chunks
1 pomegranate, seeds of (around 80g)
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 bunch (30g) parsley, chopped
1 large red chilli, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 lime, juice of

Method.
1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl, season and serve along side grilled or barbequed meats or vegetables. Alternatively, go for prawns as these pack Arginine which will increase your NOS levels. Store in an air-tight container for up to 24 hours.
22nd February 2017
RECIPE | Romance Rescue Remedy

Juice your way to a stronger boner.
CREDIT: Jordan Lohan
Serves 2 | Prep 5 minutes

Blueberries – literally little blue “pills”! Lowering cholesterol improving blood flow & circulation, leading to harder erections.

Beetroot– contains boron, an aphrodisiac and booster of sexual stamina.

Almonds (whole & milk)- high in Arginine. Good fats for blood flow & production of testosterone as well as Zinc for men’s hormones & libido.

Bananas– rich in Manganese/Magnesium which are essential for the optimum prostate. Also contains Bromelain, a strong hormone regulator and increaser of libido.

Coconut Water– the “fluid of life” – hydrating, cooling and is said to be able to replenish our reproductive systems.

Raw Cacao Powder– contains Phenylethylamine, a stimulant which is usually produced naturally within the body during moments of arousal.

Maca– Utilised widely for balancing hormones and increasing endurance.

Ingredients.
250ml unsweetened almond milk
250ml coconut water
10 almonds
150g blueberries
150g cooked beetroot
2 bananas, sliced & frozen (I keep sliced bananas in the freezer ready)
1 tbsp raw cacao powder
½ tbsp maca root

Method.
1. Place all ingredients into a blender, and blend. Top up with coconut water if consistency is too thick for you. Serve.

22nd February 2017
RECIPE | Turn On Truffles
These dairy free truffles are perfect to boost your sex drive
CREDIT: Jordan Lohan
Makes 20-30 (depending on your size- that’s truffle, not penis) | Prep 30 mins | Chill 3-4 hours

To increase the vitamin C & antioxidant levels, which will protect the Nitric Oxide in the body (essential for harder erections & sexual response), incorporate the zest of 2 oranges whilst heating the coconut milk.

Cacao is a natural aphrodisiac, but I think we all pretty much knew that. The science behind cacao is that it contains Phenylethylamine, a stimulant which is usually produced naturally within the body during moments of arousal.

Coconut (oil/milk/flakes) will work together to increase sex drive, whilst giving you healthy fats, balancing hormones and a general boost of energy levels.

Pistachios High in Arginine which converts to Nitric Oxide. Most nuts do contain arginine so feel free to choose your favourite kind.

Ingredients.
Method.
22nd February 2017
RECIPE | Arginine Salad, perfect for a lacking libido
Perfect for a lacking libido
CREDIT: Jordan Lohan
Serves 2 | Prep 15 mins | No Cook

All the seeds, walnuts and watermelon contain an amino acid called Arginine. It’s this enzyme that helps maintain a healthy immune & hormone function. Arginine gives a helping hand in enlarging the blood vessels, enhancing blood flow to the penis. Upping your Arginine levels can boost erectile response and turns into Nitric Oxide in the body.

Chives contain high vitamin C which will protect the Nitric Oxide in the body. Viagra essentially induces erections using Nitric Oxide.

Beetroot contains boron, an aphrodisiac and booster of sexual stamina.

Feta increases testosterone levels.

Spinach ecdysterone also increases testosterone.

Ingredients.

2 small raw beetroot, peeled & shaved (use the leaves too)
100g feta, cubed
100g watermelon, cubed
100g organic spinach, washed
50g walnut halves
30g pack fresh chives, snipped
25g pumpkin seeds
25g sunflower seeds
25g sesame seeds
Rapeseed oil

Method.
1. Dry toast the pumpkin and sunflower seeds over a low heat in a frying pan for 5 mins. Remove from the pan, and then toast the sesame seeds for 2 minutes.
2. Mix all the prepared ingredients together in a serving bowl, drizzle with rapeseed oil and serve. Also lovely with a touch of balsamic.
22nd February 2017

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Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has told fans that he’ll be back and that in a few months the controversy surrounding child-sex comments he made, will be a “distant memory”.

Trump’s administration has reversed Obama’s bathroom guidelines which protected the rights of trans students.

This week a reader asks whether if he’ll have rights to a house that he’s paid into along with his husband, once their civil partnership has been dissolved. A solicitor from law firm, Grayfords reassures that he does have rights.

Staggering findings from a YouGov survey has found that nearly one-third of Britons think that being gay is a choice.

France’s far-right presidential hopeful, Marine Le Pen says she’ll end gay marriage in a quiet pledge buried pages deep into Manifesto.

A number of LGBT+ activists have taken to the streets of London to reclaim LGBT history.

The perfect recipe to get your sex drive back up and running

Juice your way to a stronger boner.

Perfect for a lacking libido

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