Via New York Magazine and Youtube
1/20/10
By Adam K. Raymond
"Glee is about to make its debut in Japan and just like Americans, the Japanese make promos in anticipation of such events. But Americans don't make promos like this. Featuring two adorably fat sumo wrestling tweens, retired sumo great Akebono and a cast of fly girls, this promo should result in Super Bowl level ratings. As Akebono would say, "So fun, so Fox!"
Here are two trailers for the upcoming Japanese TV version of this show:
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Tokyo Auto Salon 2010 New Models
Yesterday the Tokyo Auto Salon was held in Makuhari Messe, Chiba. In case you missed it, here are a few clips of some of the featured new car models via Youtube:
Also don't miss the Japanese Models @ Tokyo Auto Salon 2009
Also don't miss the Japanese Models @ Tokyo Auto Salon 2009
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Chinese Police Cancel Mr. Gay China Pageant
Here's yet another incident showing the lack of human rights in China:
Gay pageant 'cancelled by police' in China

Via BBC News and Youtube
15 January 2010
"A Chinese gay pageant, said to be the first held in the country, was ordered by police to close an hour before opening, organisers say.
The Mr Gay China event was thought to mark a new openness toward the gay community in China.
Organisers said police informed them it could not go ahead because they had not applied "according to the procedures".
Homosexuality was illegal in China until 1997, and officials described it as a mental illness until 2001.
The event's organiser, Ben Zhang, said he had been hoping the event would mark another step towards greater awareness of gay people in China."
Continued...
Gay pageant 'cancelled by police' in China
Via BBC News and Youtube
15 January 2010
"A Chinese gay pageant, said to be the first held in the country, was ordered by police to close an hour before opening, organisers say.
The Mr Gay China event was thought to mark a new openness toward the gay community in China.
Organisers said police informed them it could not go ahead because they had not applied "according to the procedures".
Homosexuality was illegal in China until 1997, and officials described it as a mental illness until 2001.
The event's organiser, Ben Zhang, said he had been hoping the event would mark another step towards greater awareness of gay people in China."
Continued...
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