Obama on the election: ‘Americans want their leaders to work as hard as they do’

After a historic wave election that brought Republican control of the Senate and the largest GOP House majority since 1930, President Barack Obama pledged to work with Republican leaders Wednesday. Speaking to reporters from the East Room, Obama said, “Obviously, Republicans had a good night, and deserve credit for running good campaigns.” Obama continued, “What…

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Speaker Atkins: ‘California remains a very blue state …’

SACRAMENTO – Following yesterday’s 2014 midterm elections, Speaker Toni G. Atkins spoke with reporters about striking the right balance in the Assembly. “Despite a strong Republican headwind, a record low turnout and a historically high number of seats to defend, the Assembly still retains a huge voting majority,” said Speaker Atkins (D-San Diego). “California remains…

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Naked rowers choose K Anderson’s ‘Cocoon’ to soundtrack new video

Warwick Rowers 2015 Calendar: The Story from Sport Media Productions on Vimeo. The Warwick University Rowing Club, who have recently released their 2015 naked calendar, have chosen K Anderson’s “Cocoon” to soundtrack the accompanying promotional video. (Watch above) The calendar, now in its fifth year, was originally produced to help raise funds for the running…

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Calling all pet lovers

ENCINITAS, Calif.  – Invisible Fence Brand of California invites all pet lovers for a tail-wagging good time at the Grand Opening celebration of their newest retail location located at The Lumberyard Shopping Center in Encinitas (967 S. Coast Highway 101, Suite B-108, Encinitas, CA 92024), on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m….

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Non-discrimination amendment passes in Dallas

Yesterday, voters in Dallas approved nondiscrimination protections for LGBT city employees to the City Charter. The city charter amendment, which includes sexual orientation and gender identity, was passed by 77 percent of voters, according to Lone Star Q. Dallas received 81 on HRC’s 2013 Municipality Equality Index (MEI). The MEI examines the laws, policies and…

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