[gay_bombay] File - Bouncing Email Addresses

2004-07-04 Thread gay_bombay

hi guys

we have 4200 members who have bouncing email addresses. that makes this list a sum 
total  of 7000 members!! not bad!!

unfortunately,  of the 7000 odd subscribers, just about 2800 members have emails boxes 
that do not bounce emails!! no wonder, i keep getting mails in private  from 
subscribers saying that they are not receiving mails and asking for help

often, many of us forget to clean our email boxes and the end result is that mails 
sent by  to that particular address starts getting rejected.

to set matters rights you have to log on to your yahoogroups page at 
http://groups.yahoo.com/mygroups

if the mails are bouncing and if you are not getting your emails regularly, you will 
most probaly notice a message on the top saying-Alert! You have 1 bouncing email 
addresses ETC. 
 
click on that link and follow the instructions and it will tell you how to unbounce  
your email address

the simplest thing to do is to just delete emails that are of no use to you. each 
email box has just about 4-5 mb of storage space and once you exceed that space, 
emails  sent to your inbox will start bouncing

so if you have not cleaned your mail box recently, do it NOW. and yes, clean it up 1-2 
a week to be on the safe side

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[gay_bombay] File - CLASSIFIEDS

2004-07-04 Thread gay_bombay

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[gay_bombay] File - just in case you did not know

2004-07-04 Thread gay_bombay

Hi.


I am sure you are enjoying reading the thought provoking, at times 
funny, at times informative mails and also seeing the JPGs/pictures 
that members post on this list

However, at times you may get a lot of mail and it may flood your 
email box.

If you feel flustered and feel that there are too many emails, I'd 
like to remind you that you don't have to leave just to stop us from 
clogging your inbox. 

You have the option of

1) getting your mails in digest form (however you will not be able 
to see the pictures in this format)
Daily digest ... once or twice a day, you will receive an
email -- text only -- listing all new postings ... just click on the
messages link at the top of the digest to go to the web archive to 
see any
attachments.)



2) or you can view mails directly on the web... and choose the 
option ...
you can see what's new on the website and still keep a clear
mailbox. You will never receive mail from us if you do that. YOU 
choose
when to visit us ... and you can check out what you like and can 
skip over
what doesn't interest you.


3)no email option

I hope this helps. The commands for choosing the various modes are 
listed below.

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[gay_bombay] File - web-site

2004-07-04 Thread gay_bombay

Hi
Just in case you don’t know, this group has a web site at http://www.gaybombay.info
The web site has an exhaustive list of lgbt information.The news section is also 
large... at any given time nearly 500+ lgbt, indian and international stories and 
breaking news. If you are tired of just information, have a look at the picture 
section. over 180 pictures of indian men. if you are seeking mates, go to the 
classified section. want to know what, when and where kind of LGBT events are taking 
place in India and  Indian community across the  globe? then click on the events 
section

I do hope you like the site.  Please feel free to give feedback .
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[gay_bombay] Thisis a touching story.............. !!!

2004-07-04 Thread sahil khan




There was once this guy who is very much in love with his girl. This romantic guy folded 1,000 pieces of paper-cranes as a gift to his girl. Although, at that time he was just a small fry in his company, his future doesn’t seem too bright, they were very happy together. 
Until one day, his girl told him she was going to Paris and will never come back. She also told him that she could not visualize any future for both of them, so they went their own ways there and then... heartbroken, the guy agreed. 
But when he regain his confidence, he worked hard day and night, slogging his body and mind just to make something out of himself. Finally with all these hard works and the help of friends, this guy had set up his own company ... You never fail until you stop trying. 
One rainy day, while this guy was driving, he saw an elderly couple sharing an umbrella in the rain walking to some destination. Even with the umbrella, they were still drenched. 
It didn’t take him long to realize those were his girl’s parents. With a heart in getting back at them, he drive slowly beside the couple, wanting them to spot him in his luxury Sedan. 
He wanted them to know that he wasn’t the same anymore. He had his own company, car, condo, etc. He made it! 
Before the guy can realize, the couple was walking towards a cemetery, and he got out of his car and followed...and he saw his girl, a photograph of her smiling sweetly as ever at him from her tombstone and he saw his paper-cranes beside her! 
Her parents saw him. He asked them why had this happened. They explained, she did not leave for France at all. She was ill with cancer. She had believed that he will make it someday, but she did not want to be his obstacle... therefore she had chosen to leave him. 
Just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want her to, doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have. 
She had wanted her parents to put his paper-cranes beside her, because, if the day comes when fate brings him to her again...he can take some of those back with him. 
Once you have loved, you will always love. For what’s in your mind may escape but, what’s in your heart will remain for- ever. 
The guy just wept. The worst way to miss someone is to be sitting right beside her knowing you can’t have her. 
Find time to realize that there is one person who means so much to you, for you might wake up one morning losing that person who you thought meant nothing to you. 
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Re: [gay_bombay] Pretend you're going to die within 24 hours.

2004-07-04 Thread sahil khan
Thanks for ur reply but the least said is better here.
 
I appreciate ur reply  always look forward for it.
 
Lets keep goin our Gay group as we have to take it a long way.
 
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Re: [gay_bombay] HIP HIP HURRAH

2004-07-04 Thread nkarani
kudos and more power to your elbow!
regds,
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[gay_bombay] .Bodybuilding Competition held in Prabhadevi.

2004-07-04 Thread Shirish Gajjar
 Bodybuilding Competition held in Prabhadevi.


There,on Friday held the India Classic 2004 Bodybuilding competition at
Ravindra Natya Mandir,Prabhadevi which was shown live on Sahara(Mumbai) TV
channel.
Shirish
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Re: [gay_bombay] Tuesday Mate

2004-07-04 Thread Sameer
Hey,
  This N Singh is too hot yaar. Ne way to get in touch
with him?

Sam

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are of professional models and not gay. i have no idea abut nsingh's wereabouts

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[gay_bombay] A thought for Sunday

2004-07-04 Thread asfan
  
  There is so much of loneliness
On this uncharted earth 
It seems each one’s a prisoner
Within a cell from birth.


There is such need for unison,
Such need for clasping hands,
Yet we deny the brotherhood
The human heart demands.

ANON.


Re: [gay_bombay] Pretend you're going to die within 24 hours.

2004-07-04 Thread Shirish Gajjar
 I remember one similar message given by Lord Krishna to Yuthisthira in
Mahabharata ,when Yuthisthira asked,What is the most surprising  in world ?

The All Knowing One answered,Everyone knows he/she will die one day,but
behave as if no death is existing for him/her ! 

 Here is one poem of unknown poet expressing the same philosophy  in a
poetic way:
Live Each Day


Live each day as if it were your last day on earth... 
   And love as if it were your first day in Heaven! 
I read that quote just a little while ago 
I don't really know why but it got to me 
I've spent, seemingly every day of my life living for tomorrow. 
Planning for the future. 
Part of the future that I planned for long ago is now here 
and it is nothing like what I planned. 
So, I now ask myself what was the point? 
I never learned how to have fun... 
I was too worried about tomorrow. 
What if there is no tomorrow? 
We are not guaranteed a tomorrow...not ever. 
Tomorrow may never come, and then I will have wasted my today's... 
Love like it is your first day of heaven 
Kinda like love like its never gonna hurt. 
I've said this to so many people before. 
People that just needed to pick up the pieces and move on. 
Like I do now 
The past doesn't matter... 
It is behind you. 
Learn from your mistakes, 
don't let yourself get trampled on as before... 
I used to believe in true love. 
I wondered if it really did exist... 
But upon deeper thinking I realize that it does... 
Maybe the perfect romance does not exist... 
but true love does. 
It exists between a dog and a little boy, 
between a little boy and his mom, 
between his mom and her closest friends. 
So here's to all of my closest friends... 
The ones that have stood by me through the hard times... 
That supported me in my decisions... 
That gave me a shoulder to cry on... 
The ones that are there for me... 
I hope you never walk out of my life... 
but if there comes a time when that happens, 
I will forever cherish our friendship. 
So...To all the wasted Yesterdays... 
the Wasted today's... 
and the too well planned tomorrow's. 
May we never waste another day on earth. 
I love you all... 
so... 
Live each day as if it were your last day on earth... 
 And love as if it were your first day in Heaven! 
Here
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[gay_bombay] Sundae

2004-07-04 Thread asfan
  
An Arizona cowboy stopped at a local restaurant following a day of drinking and 
roaming around in Mexico. While sipping his tequila, he noticed a sizzling, 
scrumptious looking platter being served at the next table. Not only did it look good, 
the smell was wonderful. He asked the waiter, What is that you just served? The 
waiter replied, Ah senor, you have excellent taste! deese are bull's testicles from 
de bullfight this morning. A delicacy! 
The cowboy, though momentarily daunted, said, What the heck, I'm on vacation down 
here! Bring me an order! The waiter replied, I am so sorry senor. Dere is only one 
serving per day because dere is only one bullfight each morning. If you come early 
tomorrow and place your order,  we will be sure to save you thees delicacy! 
The next morning, the cowboy returned, placed his order, and then that evening he was 
served the one and only special delicacy of the day. After a few bites, and inspecting 
the contents of his platter, he called to the waiter and said, These are delicious, 
but my portion is much, much smaller than the one I saw you serve yesterday! 
The waiter shrugged his shoulders and replied, Si, Senor. Sometimes de bull, he wins.


[gay_bombay] repeat telecast of the aamne saamne show on sunday 10-30 pm

2004-07-04 Thread Nitin Karani
i don't do it this appeared anywhere (i dint get it in my in-box) hence,
re-sending
- Original Message - 


folks,just a quick mail to say that the repeat telecast of the show is on sunday
night at 10.30 p.m.  Regret the inconvenience.
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Re: [gay_bombay] Ne Gym Toned Guy Like This HERE

2004-07-04 Thread William
Thanks!  It's like there's some part of 'homosexual' that guys aren't understanding 
today.  I'm totally over the 'metrosexuality' thing...I want a 'guy'...a 
'man'...someone real, sweet, kind, intellectual, and with a few flaws here and there 
that make him human.  Body hair IS natural...tattooes, crunchy hair, metal chunks in 
body parts, and miles of razor stubble...are NOT natural...they are 'affected'...and a 
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Re: [gay_bombay] Ne Gym Toned Guy Like This HERE

2004-07-04 Thread Sanjay Lulla
Comeon guys this is just a ninteen year old, have a
heart.

Anything in life is based on dreams and aspirations,
we dream and try to realise them but we do come across
the harsh realities of life. Then what do we do? we
try to accept realities and adjust our dreams
accordingly.
Nilesh :) drwam on but do not let go the hold on
relaity.

Cheers

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[gay_bombay] Alpha Marathi airing on homosexuality tonight (sunday)at 10/30

2004-07-04 Thread coffebeans2002
Alpha Marathi airing a talk show on homosexuality tonight at 10/30
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oops.. i must edit carefully. the channel name was edited out in 
nitin's mail. so folks here it is.. do watch

and yes, nitin, apologies


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[gay_bombay] Sri Lanka gays and 'sadists' battle to change law

2004-07-04 Thread coffebeans2002
Sri Lanka gays and 'sadists' battle to change law
 
Colombo  
 
04 July 2004 09:29 
 
 
Sex between men is a criminal offence in Sri Lanka and lesbianism 
has been officially labelled sadism, but the island's gays believe 
their long fight for equality is picking up pace amid regional moves 
to legalise homosexuality.

Sri Lanka's penal code, a legacy from British colonial rulers, makes 
sex between consenting men punishable by 12 years in jail, although 
the law is rarely enforced.

The main gay rights group here, Companions on a Journey, said Sri 
Lanka's turbulent politics has left activists and authorities 
groping for a solution to the issue of gay rights.

We engage the minister of justice in a discussion one evening and 
the next morning he is out [of office], Companions director Sherman 
de Rose said, referring to the sudden sackings of two governments in 
the past three years.

The gay community in Sri Lanka is now awaiting the outcome of a 
similar campaign in neighbouring India, whose courts are reviewing 
laws against homosexuality that were also introduced by the British 
in the 19th century.

What happens in India can have an impact on us, said de Rose, a 32-
year-old former Roman Catholic trainee priest.

We could use the Indian example to strengthen our case. There is 
similar action in Bangladesh and Pakistan, he said.

Shifting from individual lobbying, the Companions are inviting key 
decision-makers to a face-to-face meeting next month to thrash out 
differences over the status of homosexuality in the Buddhist-
majority island.

The Companions are also working with the private Centre for Policy 
Alternatives in Sri Lanka for legal and legislative advice on 
changing the penal code.

De Rose said nearly 7 000 gay men and women have made contact with 
his rights group since it was started nearly nine years ago. About 1 
800 have taken full-time membership.

Hundreds gathered at a lake resort in Sri Lanka in March for an 
annual gay celebration with day-long festivities, including the 
selection of a drag queen. The Companions say many more Sri Lankans 
are waiting to come out of the closet.

Officials of the attorney general's department argue that they have 
not prosecuted anyone under the anti-gay laws in recent decades, 
making the campaign to have the penal code repealed superfluous.

What we say is why keep in statute books something that you are not 
going to use? De Rose said.

Article 365 [of the penal code] attaches a stigma to those who are 
gay, de Rose said. It leads to a lot of abuses of gay people in 
our community.

De Rose himself has come a long way since he first dressed in his 
mother's saris and his sisters' skirts and played with their dolls, 
shunning the rough play of his peers.

His introverted and shy behaviour made his parents send him to the 
church. It was at a seminary that he discovered he was attracted to 
other men and decided to quit training for the priesthood.

Since becoming an activist his office has been stoned and police 
have raided it, but instead of turning the other cheek, De Rose is 
fighting back.

While the penal code introduced in 1883 makes sex between men 
illegal, lesbianism is not acknowledged.

However, Sri Lanka's Press Council in a landmark ruling four years 
ago held that a letter to the editor published in a newspaper 
calling for convicted rapists to be unleashed on lesbians was in the 
larger interest of the community.

The council said that De Rose, who filed a public-interest complaint 
against the offending newspaper, had no standing in the case as he 
was male and arguably would have no knowledge of lesbianism.

Lesbianism itself is an act of sadism and salacious publication of 
any opinion against such activities does not amount to a promotion 
of sadism or salacity, the council ruled, underscoring how far Sri 
Lanka is from accepting homosexuality. -- Sapa-AFP 





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Re: [gay_bombay] File - Bouncing Email Addresses

2004-07-04 Thread Virtual Aspirin
Hello Moderator,

No doubt this is a great group and deserves the number of subscribers
it has got.  But I think your assumption of the group having a total
of 7000 subscribers is wrong.  Correct me if I'm wrong, but the
figures that shows on the homepage of the group is the correct figure
and it includes those members who have bouncing emails.  That would
make this group's subscription level to 3300+ and not 7000.

I hope this group continues to grow in size and in its reach.  Keep up
the good work.

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thanks for your words of encouragement.

well, the bouncing members are not reflected on the home page. as of today we have 
4432 members who are on bouncing email list and 3360 whose mails are not bouncing.

if you are a moderator of any yahoo group, kindly go to members section and within 
that you will see a sub-head called bouncing . please download the list and tally it 
with your non-bouncing (ordinary) members. they are different from the members that do 
not have bouncing email address

I am not terribly enamored by numbers because the numbers oscillate by 300-400 (at 
least on this group) now and then.

the email that you have quoted was written with the intent of making subscribers aware 
that they could be having mail box that had exceeded their given storage. i wrote that 
in response to emails that complained of not receiving their emails from this group

with arrival of gmail( i noticed that you have one) and with yahoo and hotmail hiking 
their storage capacity, members would be able to keep their mails.. and junk mails for 
a long long time

regards

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