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LGBTV News: Glee & The Walking Dead

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Barry G J Quinn

Here are two television news stories which have caught my eye this past week: Gay wedding in Glee After posting a teasing image on Twitter of a wedding veil with the caption ‘Exciting day on the set of Glee’, Naya Rivera has … Continue reading →

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Same-Sex Marriage Legalised In Finland

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

Last month, Finland legalised same-sex marriage as well as allowing homosexual couples to adopt children and share their surnames HELSINKI – On November 28, Finland became the twelfth European state to legally recognise same-sex marriage. Gay and lesbian couples in Finland … Continue reading →

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Welsh cannibal attack linked to Methedrone drug

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

Matthew Williams, dubbed the “Welsh Cannibal”, had reportedly taken methedrone prior to his crazed attack on Cerys Yemm, a shop worker from Blackwood, South Wales. WALES – Matthew Williams, the man whose attack on 22-year-old Cerys Yemm threw Wales into a … Continue reading →

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Kobane Siege Death Toll Surpasses 500

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

Conflict in Syria claims more lives in the town of Kobane KOBANE — The conflict in Syria shows no signs of stopping and the death toll has climbed staggeringly. A siege in Kobane, a small Kurdish town near the border … Continue reading →

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The Maze Runner Opens With $32.5 Million

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

A look at the latest YA adaptation While some may argue that Twilight began the trend of young adult novel adaptations, many believe that The Hunger Games series initiated its resurgence. The latest offering is The Maze Runner, an adaption of the acclaimed apocalyptic dystopian science … Continue reading →

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Toronto Film Festival Round-up

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

This year’s Toronto Film Festival has ended – here is an exploration of the films which are expected to go on to great success, and those which are not. The annual Toronto Film Festival held its 39th year from September 4 to 14 in Toronto, … Continue reading →

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Iceland Raises the Bárðarbunga Volcano Warning Level

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

On Sunday August 31, the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) raised the warning level of its active volcano Bárðarbunga following fresh seismic activity. REYKJAVIK – The alert warning currently stands at orange, indicating that the volcanic mountain is showing increasing unrest … Continue reading →

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Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is the Film of the Summer

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

Marvel seemingly took a risk upon announcing the release of Guardians of the Galaxy but that risk has paid off. Guardians of the Galaxy is based on the comic series of the same name, but in comparison to other big-named series such as … Continue reading →

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The Walking Dead to introduce gay character

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

The upcoming fifth series of The Walking Dead will reportedly introduce a new male gay character – and no, it isn’t Daryl Dixon. The comics in which the show is based upon feature numerous gay characters, including fan favourite Aaron … Continue reading →

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The 140-Character Limit: Economical Exchanges

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

Over half-a-million people across the globe regularly use Twitter for their social fix, with 60 million unique tweets posted each day on average. Be it to communicate with friends, follow celebrities or generally just to express what you are doing … Continue reading →

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