Snippets.

Lots going on. Looks like a busy week ahead:

Mayor to ease permit rules for filmmakers: “New guidelines for photographers and filmmakers will allow them to proceed without permits, as long as they aren’t using vehicles or equipment, in public places.”

Times Square: Hawaiian Tropic Zone will begin its transformation into a dance club on Halloween.

Bryant Park’s skating rink opens today!

Apple has posted a fix on its Web site for a serious problem that causes its Macintosh computers to seize up when users attempt to upgrade to the company’s new Leopard operating system.

“Everyone HATES the re-designed NYC TAXI logo.”

Duke Riley, perhaps best known for his August submarine voyage, is having his “second solo show in New York. After the Battle of Brooklyn: East River Incognita II further examines the artist’s fascination with and exploration of maritime history and events around the waterways of New York City. The exhibition will be on view from November 1 – December 22, 2007.”

Gay Life Expo, Saturday and Sunday, 12–7pm Nov. 3, 12–6pm Nov. 4 @ the Jacob Javits Center, Hall 1-C, 11th Av/36th St, $10/adv, $8 w/ code GLEHX, $15/door, gaylifeexpo.com.

Rick Jacobs on Ann Coulter: “Did Hitler eat kosher food even as he worked out the final solution?”

Bush May Recess-Appoint Homophobic Surgeon General Nominee Who Wants To Cure Gays

BluePhoneElite 2 has just been released. Free upgrade for BluePhoneElite 1 owners!

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