May 11th, 2020
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Pushing the New Backend to Production
By Daddy
Las Vegas — Tried to push the new backend to the production machine. Actually it's there except part of it needs PHP7 to run when the production server has PHP5. This is a major step for the next version of the web site as PHP5 has reached end of life in April.
I'll be testing the current frontend on the testing server which has the latest and greatest PHP. This will give me a chance to pick up the pieces if the frontend breaks.
Saturday I received a surprise visit from Peter Hung who showed up bearing a face mask for me. We had a pleasant time with us both maintaining our social distancing. It turns out to be easy because of how I have the living room set up, It was really good socializing even if it was at a distance. The photos have no way to capturing his classic european good looks!
The A/C is still acting up however I was able to get the apartment down to 81° which made it easier to sleep. I suspect that the A/C either needs its filter changed or the refrigerant needs to be topped off. It's 85° now at 6pm and I'll be able to open up the window in a hour or so and turn the window fan on to get rid of the excess heat.
The last cube of receipts is being an everlasting chore however I'm beginning to see the bottom of the cube. One or two sessions of sorting them into yearly piles and I'll be able to put them in their final resting place. It turns out the the dark times for me was 2013 and 2014 as later years are already sorted.
The Mail Carrier reports that only about half the Change of address forms are being processed and that phone calls are being made. He gave me the hint to reply to the email that failed when I tried it online. We'll know if the change of address postcard worked when mail starts showing up with those distinctive yellow labels. He has been catching mail to the old address and sending it to the new address. The fact that it's the same number is making it easy for them.
To all those that have donated, Thank you! Any help is appreciated. Please update the address when you have a chance. Here's a link to the How to Donate Page which has been updated with the new address.
This Artist Is Turning Superheroes Into Sexy Male Pin-Up Models
By Raffy Ermac
Cyberspace — You may be used to seeing your favorite plucky superheroes kicking butt and getting into complete, utter mayhem on the big screen, but when they're at home, they definitely have a softer, cheekier side to them—and that's exactly what Portland-based concept artist and video game illustrator David Talaski is showcasing. (More)
Hollywood Reacts to the Death of Little Richard
By Associated Press
Hollywood — "Without a doubt — musically, vocally and visually — he was my biggest influence. Seeing him live in my teens was the most exciting event in my life at that point. Goosebumps, electricity and joy came from every pore. His records still sound fresh and the opening few seconds of "Tutti Frutti" are the most explosive in music history," Elton John wrote on social media. (More)
Russell Tovey Learned to Dance to Dramatize a Famous Actor’s Troubled Flip Side
By Andy Towle
Unknown — Actor Russell Tovey (Years And Years, Looking) stars in a new music video from classical pianist Fabio D’Andrea for which he had to learn to dance. In the clip, set to D’Andrea’s track “Something Left to Love”, Tovey plays a celebrity working a red carpet until we are plunged into the troubled place that fame has taken his head. (More)
Say What? These Tops Don’t Like Penetrative Sex
By Bobby Box
Unknown — A month ago, I wrote an article for NewNowNext about bottoms who don’t enjoy receptive anal intercourse. As someone who, admittedly, did not love anal sex for a considerable time, I could empathize with these men, who cited pain, preparation, and shame for their preference. Despite not enjoying the act of bottoming, these men still identify as bottoms because they favor submissive roles, alpha men, and being cared for, and when aroused, they fantasize about being the receptive partner. (More)
What Insecure's Jéan Elie Learned From Playing a Gay Man, Ahmal
By Daniel Reynolds
Hollywood — In a scene from a recent episode of HBO's Insecure, "Lowkey Thankful," Issa Dee (Issa Rae) and her gay brother, Ahmal (Jéan Elie), share a Thanksgiving meal at a Mexican restaurant after a medical emergency disrupts their traditional family plans. (More)
Anne Rice’s Son Reveals How His Mother Absolutely Ruined the Gay Adult Flick He Was Watching
By Christopher Rice
Cyberspace — American author Christopher Rice, the son of famed vampire chronicler, Anne Rice, took to Twitter to share how his mother absolutely ruined the “porn” flick he was enjoying. “When you’re just trying to watch some porn and a poster for your mom’s movie shows up in the background,” Rice tweeted to his 29,000 Twitter followers on Friday. (More)
Mental Health Campaigner Jonny Benjamin Shares 10 Tips
By Patrick Kelleher
Cyberspace — Life is a bit of a rollercoaster right now for mental health campaigner Jonny Benjamin. “For me, it’s extremes of emotion,” he says. “I feel really upbeat at times and then feel really down other times. It’s just a complete mixture of thoughts and feelings.” (More)
