tangent

I remember the first time I met Lacuna Diving Bunny. We'd been flirting for hours, and then she had to go to the bathroom. I told myself that I'd kept the prettiest girl in the party to myself long enough, that she was just being polite, and tried to fade into the background.

I saw her step into the space where we'd been, her eyes scanning the room for something she'd lost, something important to her.

I can still see the way her face lit up when she found me, still see the sight of her walking toward me.

Orphan Works

Dear ASMP Members,

Things have been quiet on Orphan Works, at least partly because Congress has been on a holiday break.

To give you an update, we’re still working to keep all of the positive protections in the language of the House of Representative’s version. We are asking all ASMP members whose Representatives are on the House Judiciary Committee, listed below, to write to them to encourage them to keep the protections we’ve worked to secure. Faxes and e-mails are both fine; just use whichever method is easier for you. The bill is still in a position where it can be changed, so your messages to your Representatives will help encourage them to continue to protect us.

To be clear, we oppose the Senate’s version of the bill and are asking Senators to modify it, but we support the House of Representatives’ version as it stands as of today, Monday, June 2.

There are two courses of action we want you to take:

• If you live in the House Judiciary Committee member’s districts, write to them with this letter
  http://asmp.org/news/spec2008/model_letter_HR5889.php

• Everyone, please write your Senator to tell them to vote “no” unless and until it contains the same protections for us that the House bill has. A sample letter is listed here
  http://www.asmp.org/news/spec2008/model_letter_S2913.php

As we’ve said many times, we’re not excited about either version of this legislation. We wish it didn’t exist, but we recognize that orphan works legislation is going to happen regardless of what we do. We’re trying to get the best bill we can in this situation by sending the right message to Congress that we need certain protections. The House bill is at a bare minimum of what we can accept. If it changes in any significant way, we will fight it as well, but for now, we want you to work to keep the protections it holds.

I understand how confusing this can be. Your trust and help are greatly appreciated.

Todd Joyce
ASMP President

For more info, go to:
FAQ http://www.asmp.org/news/spec2008/FAQ_for_OW.php
PODCASTS http://www.asmp.org/audio/index.php
OW NEWS http://www.asmp.org/news/spec2008/orphan_update.php

To find your Senators and their contact info, go to http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/

( Members of the House Judiciary Committee )

[Chicago Event] Saturday!

7-10pm, Saturday June 7th
Dolce's in Westmont

Priceless Pearl, also known as princessmatilda, also known as my bestest friend in the entire world, will be the featured performer at this Expresso/Cafe bar.

Is anyone interested in joining me?

AltF

File this one under “Things I never thought I’d see done with wedding photography: AltF, scroll to the bottom for some fantastic photos set aboard mechanical monstrosities.

Originally published at Amul Kumar Photography. Please leave any comments there.

Lessons from ShibariCon

Okay, Amul. So you said that you didn't actually go to very many rope classes at ShibariCon, and you didn't have any sex while you were there, so what the hell was the point of going?

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