Windsor Pride Week Approaches

Starting August 5th through th 9th, is Windsor's Pride week celebration. A bigger turnout is expected this year from the great support Winsor Pride is receiving from the rest of the city. The rainbow flag was raised at City Hall Square in ceremony to announce commencment of Pride 2009. This year's theme is dedicated to "shouting out, looking back, and moving forward." An event filled weekend is expected with Sandra Bernhard's peformance at Caesar's Windsor Friday night, following with a drag competition. Saturday includes a dance party for everyone attending the event and the weekend will conclude with the Gay Pride Parade on Sunday at noon along Campbell Ave. and Riverside Drive.

This year, Windsor has come even closer to the ongoing struggle for acceptance of gays and lesbians taking a step forard from just tolerance. “Discrimination continues, but we’re making headway. It’s not easy to be gay and that’s why we have these events.… The flag we raise today is always a symbol of equality." Throughout the remainder of the week stories will continue to appear on TeenZ Express, keep reading to find out how your Windsor will conduct Pride 2009. I will be covering the Parade as well as partaking in the events that take place this weekend. Hope you will make an appearance.

(Local) Celebrations in Downtown

Windsor Residents and visitors will be celebrating this holiday weekend. Already on Ouelette Ave, the stage is being set up for the Motown event taking place. Also, down on the riverfront plaza, Emancipation weekend celebrations have begun. This will begin tonight (31st) and will end on Monday (3rd). So if you are planning on staying in town this weekend, it maybe worth a trip downtown to check them all out.

Already reported today in the magazine, rain is on the way this weekend, so hopefully that will not affect anybody's plans. Although the weather right seems perfect. TeenZ has created its own online photo gallery now, so if we have some pics from the weekend, we will post them up on the site for to see.

(Local) Summer downpours to Continue?

Already, residents of Windsor-Essex have noticed that the summer of 2009, has not been the best. Not too long ago we reported that it has been one of the coldest summers on record for the Rose City.
On the Weather Network today, forcasts report that there will be more rain over the weekend and could last untill Wednesday. Hopefully the weather will not put a damper on the celebrations happening on the riverfront Plaza.

(World) Space Shuttle Lands

After 3 weeks on a mission, the Nasa space shuttle Endeavor lands safely at Kennedy Space Centre, Florida this morning. If you followed the news bulletins on this since the mission launch, you will know that during the mission there was a number of minor technical faults.
This is some good news and a great story actually. Its good to see normal people putting their lives on the risk and coming home safely and back to their families. More on this story can be seen on all major news netorks.

Wait, what? More? (Jackson)

So today, reports say Debbie Rowe, the 'wonderful' mother of Michael Jacksons kids, has decided NOT to fight for custody. WOO! Finally some good news in one of the most talked about topics of all time. So once again, attention has been taken away from Dr Conrad Murray, for now anyway. Off the sarcasm, this is still good news. I think in a lot of people's opinions, Ms Rowes' actions were uncalled for, and not the best thing to get publicity for. Maybe now the kids will be able to get on with their lives properly, and not be in the headlines every day like their father.

Brit Magazine slams Windsor!

Researching on the Windsor Star website this afternoon, a headline grabbed some attention. British magazine 'The Economist' reports in detail and a negative way of how the economy has affected Windsor. 'This can be noticed on Ouelette Avenue' states the article. It also described Windsor as going down like its U.S. neighbour, Detroit. After reading the article, yes sections were harsh towards our city, however all of it is true. As much as Windsorites may hate The Rose City being broadcasted in a negative way, everything in the article is correct, and Windsor has fallen, and does have the highest unemployment rate in Canada. As this may be a shellshock to residents and 'The Economist' readers across the pond, Windsor has suffered. Its a harsh reality locals must face.

Bruno sucks...oh and so does his movie! (Film Review)

-By Michael

The next Cohen instalment did not disapoint if you were expecting to see elements of film that would shock you and slightly want to make you vomit. This film almost could have made the genre of gay porn. 18A rated, this movie went up and over the top to embellish in the worse way possible the actions of a homosexual. Not to mention a "19" year old one. HA! First thing my company noticed was the unexpected ratio of males to females in the audience. A group of five males were easiest to spot upon entering the cinema. Regardless of its audience, I don't think this film was ment to insult or offend anybody viewing it, but I for one surely was offended. Humerous and laugh-out-loud? Yes, but also made me turn my head numerous times. And I'm gay!

Taking that into account, after the film ended, the first thing to come out of my mouth to the hetero guys I was with was, "I don't think I am gay anymore..." Obviously a joke, but it sends the message. This movie is probably the only gay themed movie that a hetero male and gay male could actually have the same opinion of. This "gay" movie combines comedy with a sense of reality TV. I am not sure what an expert movie critic or film analyst would think of what's hidden in this film, but it sure must have a point for how recockulous it was!

I would not recommend seeing it if you want to see a "good" movie for an enjoyable Tuesday night. If you are that curious as to how crazy it is, then by all means see it. But in that case, I do recommend seeing it on a Tuesday. I wouldn't have been happy paying a full $9.95 to see it any other night of the week. Coming to the end of our first official movie review, I leave you readers with, I guarentee you will laugh, but you may not walk away calling it a favorite. Those who have seen the movie, feel free to leave your comments and share your opinions.

*Author's opinion expressed

(Jackson) Latest in land of Yawn

So is he trying to feed everyone a 'feel sorry' story now? According to CNN, reports come in that Micheal Jacksons private doctor, Conrad Murray, was suffering from money problem over the last few months. So he quit his job and practice to work for Jackson, being paid $150,000 a month. I really dont think his story is going to make people feel sorry for him. Is this a stunt to take the attention away from the drug scandal? To basically make a new headline they can concentrate on instead of his name being broadcast in a bad way on nearly every news network in the WORLD. Everyone is having money problems right now, its called a 'recession'. But being paid 150k a month, Dr Murray probably wouldn't know what that was. Money problems, yeah right.

Obama sees end of recession

U.S President Barack Obama, stated 'he sees the End of the current recession'. Good news to everybody i think. Although i think we all see an end to it...at somepoint. Maybe 2065, maybe lucky and have it end in the year 2040. Everyone sees and knows there will be an end at somepoint in the Earths future, but i think we are used to being like this now. Ever since the banks went down and all this started, many have been handling their money wisely. People seem to be managing, however there are many that are not. Alot of Canadians have recently noticed a lack of jobs on offer, especially here in Windsor. So when the economy does pick up again, of course lives are going to be brighter and happier, untill then, lets just hope Obama and crew make it happen sooner than everyone is predicting.

(News Brief) Windsor Baby found dead

A 2 week old baby was found dead earlier today at an apartment building on Drouillard Rd. Windsor Police are currently investigating the death, and the cause is still yet unknown. Not alot of information has been given out. We will keep you posted on the story here, and can check out the story in full at The Windsor Star.

(News Breif) 14-foot Python found in Drain

In the town of Bradenton, Florida, a 14-foot Python was located in a storm drain. Not the most expected thing to find down one, however, it is Florida. Apparently there are many more loose in the State.

Can we just Peace Out?

I wrote an article on 'too much Jackson'. Again today, more of the same old news is all over CNN, MSNBC, BBC...surely there is a lack of interest in this now. Todays big update 'Yawn Yawn' is his private Doctor, dr Conrad Murray. See the story is on that much, people even know his doctors name. Anyway police are searching the doctors house today. Looking for more evidence to suggest he harmed the Megastar shortly before his death. As i said before, 3 weeks ago they found that he had taken, and kept in his house, a drug that shouldn't even be found out of a hospital. So, its taken them 3 weeks to pursue the suspicions of the Doctor, onto why he even had the drug. As more stories come in on this case, i will publish them more on the magazine, just as a personal experiment to see if you get bored too. I dont need to tell you the other news sites to visit, as you will find it everywhere.

A Teen for life

A Toronto teenager today was presented a life sentence for convincing her boyfriend to kill a 14-year old girl. Melissa Todorovic, 17, revealed that she may suffer from a personality disorder. No kidding. Now as i see this, she wanted her boyfriend to kill this girl, instead of doing it herself, thinking she wouldn't be repramanded. Now her boyfriend, still known as D.B, pleaded guilty to stabbing the victim 6 times at the request of his girlfriend. Now we obviously know who wore the pants in that relationship. If you have any opinions on this story please do email us, or comment here on the website. Or you can read the story in full and in more detail at http://www.windsorstar.com/

Guinea pigs beat POTTER!!!!

G-Force, the movie about a bunch of spying Giunea pigs, has officially beaten Harry Potter on its opening weekend. The Half-Blood prince 'so called' phenomenon raked in $30m, $2m less than G-Force. So for potter fans around the globe, is this a big deal? Harry Potter broke the record for midnight premiere, however the latest Disney movie made more than Half-blood prince did after 2 weeks, in its opening weekend. Maybe a new record breaker is released now. Not being a huge Potter fan myself, i still beleive it did amazing for its franchise, although, im glad something beat it somewhere. Wizardry can't be that great obviously compared to furry cute little animals, who spy.

(News Brief) Vick back to NFL

Football star Michael Vick has been reinstated back into NFL on a conditional basis. The former Atlanta Falcons player pleaded guilty to charges of dogfighting, which of course is illegal, andnot clever. Maybe the star can get back to what he does best and keep out of trouble.

Casino losing Money?

Caesars laying of 100 workers. What causes a big Casino, the biggest tourist attraction in Windsor, and one of the biggest in Ontario to take this action? I heard a while ago when the new passport legislastions came into force in early June that US residents were not going to be making there often trips to Windsor. So, obviously, since the new law came into place, the Casino is losing money. Surely though, the amount of events that have been taking place their lately, would be bringing the money in? One personal opinion i have had ever since the casiono was built, is that even though it is a really great business for Windsor, i think its a little too big. At night walking by, only a few lights are on in each tower. So this could be an issue on mataining the property due to its large size and not enough people visiting or staying there. Ill be looking at the developments of this story more during the week and bring all the updates here as soon as we hear somethng.

Now you see it...Now you don't

Starting today, Windsor City workers were back out in full force on the streets. Garbage laying on the sidewalks and alleyways of the City for months, are being taken away slowly, along with litter caused from overflowing garbage cans. Overhearing a converstation today in Devonshire Mall, tourists are asking questions on what is going on with the City. So to re-assure visitors, Windsor isn't always like this, it will get back to normal. Eventually. I beleive now, people will feel more comfortable walking around city streets, parks etc without worrying about arriving into a gang of rats, or their children being hurt on litter laying around. Finally Windsor can gain back its great riverside, the forrest that shouldn't be there will be cut down. If you have any opinions to this please email TeenZ, or add them on the wall of our facebook group.