This is so wrong-on so many levels!

For some reason Mark Chamberlain (no relation to the guy at GUAMCELL) an artist in New York did a series of watercolor paintings showing Batman engaged in questionable activites-DC Comics is trying to force the art gallery to take the pictures down. This is probably the tamest picture in the series. Others explore the possible relationship between the Dark Knight and Robin the Boy Wonder if you catch my drift. This being a family site-the others are out there on the web. The gallery in question is the Katherine Cullen Fine Arts Gallery in New York if you are curious -sicko!

Are Priests Cool? Survey says -Righteous!

This Poster was created by Father Jonathan Meyer in an effort to recruit new clergymen. He says "Just as Keanu Reeves fought against the powers of evil, a priest comes to help people fight against sin" Right on Padre-wouldn't it be cool if you could use the Matrix to memorize the Rosary! Ps. this info comes from Catholic.org just in case you think I'm being blasphemous or disrespectful-look it up!

The Hagatna Post Office-where the Customer is King!

This one is pretty self explanatory. It is the Hagatna Post office at 11:05 am Tuesday August 16, 2005. Hey-- Is there anybody back there? Nothing says efficiency like the U.S. Post Office.

The first day of Public School!

Huzzah! The kids are back at school! Don't they look cute in their uniforms. I wanted to get a picture on the first day...before they get to class and get shocked by their load of homework and list of required school supplies.

School Uniforms! AHHHHH

Most public and private schools on Guam require uniforms Here's a quick look at last minute shopping. As a parent I love uniforms because they are a cost effective easy way of making sure your child is properly dressed for school. Not everyone agrees. Long time local resident and teacher at the no uniform wearing Mangilao Japanese School Paul Zerzan thinks uniforms are 3rd world and the uniforms teach children that they will be punished for being different. Paul also worries about Anatahan exploding causing a catostrophic tsunami or related seismic activity that will threaten the lives of all the citizens of the Mariana islands. Paul is a deep thinker and very different.

Brush with Greatness!

GFT's Matt Rector has a Big Show Brush with Greatness! Actor Steve Buscemi! Awesome!

Chicken on a Stick!

So, I'm no foodie, but there's something awesome about food on a stick-went to the Post Office in Hagatna today-and couldn't resist Cathy's chicken on a stick. I had four of em-they were in fact delicious

Mayor Speedo

Recently the Mayor of Piti Ben Gumataotao -ran afoul of the the GPD by attempting to pull over motorists speeding through the village of Piti. After the Mayor was cited by the police for reckless driving, Guam's Attorney General Doug Moylan defended the Mayor's right to go after speeders pointing to a section of local law that recognizes island mayors as bona fide peace officers. Just before lunch I had the occasion to catch a glimpse of the Mayor's vehicle parked outside a popular Hagatna nightclub. I'm sure he had official businesses somewhere else in the complex, but it really makes for a great photo don't u think?

Comics for Cancer fundraiser!

Howdy folks-here's a story that appeared in the Marianas Variety about the first comics for cancer fundraising event. Yours truly was the celebrity guest comedian. It was my first time out, but I figured it was for a good cause so I couldn't go wrong. It was a lot of fun. Much thanks to Ralph Rivera, Ambros Inc. and the multi talented Rick and Ronnie who hosted for free. Do yourself a favor and check out next weeks events.

-Travis


© 2005 Marianas Variety

Families thankful for comedians standing up for cancer

By Trina A. San Agustin
Variety News Staff

“I AM overwhelmed,” said Anthony Taitague of Malesso, after watching Friday night’s comedy show fundraiser aimed at assisting families with children fighting cancer.
“It is a good show with a lot of great talent. You can’t really see a relation between cancer and comedy, but like what local comedian Ralph Rivera mentioned, in actuality, the comedians are using a real strong bond by using their talent to fight cancer and it is great,” he added.
Taitague is the father of the late Justice Josephine Gofigan Taitague who was diagnosed in late 2002 with T-Cell Lymphoma and passed away on Feb. 9, 2003 in Loma Linda, California where she was receiving treatment. She was 5 years old.
Justice’s fight against her cancer spawned the island’s first bone marrow drive, which brought thousands of residents together to see if they may have been a match to Justice.
Others who were not able to donate their marrow, just donated money and prayers to her family. Friday night’s comedy show wasn’t just that, as the Taitague family donated a statue of an angel and had it auctioned off. Residents and politicians at the event were seen raising their hands bidding as much as $50 when Ambros Inc. outbid those in the crowd purchasing/donating $500 for the angel. The money from the bid went to several foundations to help stand up against children’s cancer. After three local professional comedians and an amateur performance which made the crowd laugh until their stomach’s hurt, the surprise celebrity comedian, local News Talk Radio show host Travis Coffman stood up for the cause and continued with the happy tummy aches. The American Cancer Society, the Justice G. Taitague Foundation and the Travis Q. Gogue Foundation are the three primary non-profit groups that will receive the money from Friday night’s events. The first round of elimination was held on Friday. The second elimination round will be held at the Holiday Resort in Tumon on Aug. 5, with the final round on Aug. 12 at the Roxbury in Hagatna. All amateur comedians are competing for a cash prize. Those interested in supporting the cause or wanting to compete can contact Rivera at 366-6761 or 482-3558.