Happy Thanksgiving from Cisco

11/26/08

Thanksgiving is here and I am off to Puerto Vallarta.  It sucks I have to leave my family on Thanksgiving Day, especially my little girl.  Not being with your family during the holidays really reminds you of what is important.  Although these aren’t the most prosperous times, I am thankful that everyone I love and cherish is alive and healthy.  

I’m also thankful to each and every viewer that visits and supports the site.  It’s a lot of work with very little financial reward but it is my passion and love.  I am thankful for every viewer that takes away something valuable from YOCISCO.com, that is why it exists.  

So on Thanksgiving, I’ll be on an airplane, headed to Mexico.  I won’t be eating turkey or enjoying my loved ones but I will be giving thanks for another year. I have been blessed with a supportive and loving family that is always there no matter what and a base of fans/readers that have shown me nothing but love.   That is more than enough to be thankful for.

So once again, Happy Thanksgiving to all the YOCISCO.com readers.  Your support and encouragement mean the world to me.  

CISCO

P.S.- I will be back on Tuesday and ready to launch the next YOCISCO.com Expose- "Rainbow Racism- A look at race relations in the LGBT Community."  Watch for it!

11/19/08

The straight cut bangs, high-fashion costumes, catchy electro-pop dance tracks and crazy glow-in-the-dark glasses are unmistakably Lady Gaga.  This past weekend, the Mile high city got a taste of this New York-born, soon to be superstar as she opened for New Kids on the Block in Denver.  Your boy Cisco was there and got to take a trip back stage, courtesy of Quest who is traveling with Gaga’s entourage as one of a crew of dancers in the show.  

We had the pleasure of meeting Lady Gaga and as expected, she was amazing.  She was friendly and gracious to the handful of people that attended the meet and greet after her Denver performance. Still wearing her outlandish eyelashes and white patent leather tube top, she greeted us with a sweetness you don’t find in most dace floor divas.  “Look at you sweetie!” were the first words out of her mouth when I walked in with my daughter, who was decked out from head to toe in a Gaga-inspired ensemble. As she signed autographs, she remarked to my lil girl- “you better work those boots!”  She even had some valuable advice to share with my lil one who is aspiring to be successful in the entertainment industry.  Meeting Gaga was an inspiration, especially to my daughter and I extend my thanks to Quest and Gaga for allowing us to make the trip back stage.

Gaga’s show is nothing short of entertaining. She prances energetically from one side of the stage to the other and even joins her dancers in perfectly choreographed routines, all in six- inch heels and two-inch eye lashes. If that’s not a diva, I don’t know what is.  Its no wonder Gaga’s show is so entertaining.  She is an East Coast girl and worked as a go-go dancer in the club scene, displaying her over-the-top performances for trendy, New York City club goers.  She brings that same energy and cutting edge creativeness to her stage show.  Gaga hyped up the Denver concert goers as they broke into a roar the second “Just Dance” began to boom over the coliseum speakers.  Gaga’s style is reminiscent of a 1980’s Cindy Lauper quirkiness with a Kylie Minogue glam-sophistication.  

One important thing to note about Lady Gaga is that she is making her way to the top based on her own merit, hard work and uniqueness. She was not born into a privileged family, she had no prior connections in the entertainment industry and she is not a manufactured product, plucked from a reality TV show.  She is real and raw which is refreshing in a time when perfectly-packaged robots saturate the entertainment industry. In this day and age, people are ready for someone like Lady Gaga to bring something new and refreshing back to the music industry.  Maybe its her 1980’s pop style that reminds us of a more innocent time before a world economic crisis or maybe, during this uncertain time in our country’s history we just needed someone to tell us “just dance, gonna be ok.”  Keep spinning that record, Gaga, we’ll keep dancing.

In case you are wondering how to catch Lady Gaga she will continue her tour with New Kids on the Block until 2009. Next year, she will be opening for the Pussy Cat Dolls on a 100 city tour through Europe. Click here to visit her Myspace page for a list of upcoming shows.  You can also visit LadyGaga.com for bio, pics and all things Gaga.

Order Lady Gaga's Album, "The Fame" you wont be sorry.   

 Halloween in Vallarta- Recap

 

Halloween in Puerto Vallarta was a blast.  The beautiful weather and the equally beautiful boys made for a Halloween haunt I’ll never forget.  I’m usually in Denver this time of year, handing out candy, propping up zombies in the grave yard and praying that it doesn’t snow.  Yes, we often get snow in Denver on Halloween.  Puerto Vallarta was definitely a change of scenery.

One of the most interesting parts of the trip was seeing how the Mexican people embrace the American tradition of Halloween.  When the hot, tropical sun began to set on the horizon, the children of Puerto Vallarta emerged in their colorful costumes, taking to the narrow, cobble stone streets in search of candy.  The tourists and local businesses were ready for the evening of “trick or treats” with bags of candy to hand out to the little ones.  Even the Club Papi boys picked up some goodies to hand out to the kids.  I have to admit, I did miss being at home to take my own daughter trick or treating but the experience of being in Puerto Vallarta this time of year was one I won’t soon forget.  

The local elementary school displayed a large ofrenda (altar) in the plaza courtyard in honor of Dia de los Muertos.  Skeletons, Marigolds, candles and photos of deceased loved ones were displayed all weekend, reminding us of the pre-Columbian tradition that is still celebrated in southern Mexico.

On the more devilish side, Club Mañana was packed with Halloween revelers dressed in elaborate costumes that would rival anything you would see in West Hollywood on October 31st. Devils, demons, murderers and ghouls partied till dawn as the DJ spun the hottest dance mixes to hit this Mexican costal getaway.

All in all, Halloween in Vallarta is an event that is quickly growing and one I would definitely suggest checking out.  Puerto Vallarta’s laid back attitude and gay friendly establishments make it sort of a Mexican gay Mecca.  In case you missed Halloween in Vallarta, we will be back in PV at the end of this month with Club Papi for Vallarta Fever.  It runs November 27-30 and is one of the biggest gay events in Vallarta (aside from Easter weekend).  So if you haven’t booked your flight yet, do it soon.  I know we are in the middle of a recession but what better way to get away from the American turmoil than a relaxing, sexy weekend with scantily clad boys on the shores of Puerto Vallarta- this will definitely be a Thanksgiving to remember.

Click Here for a complete guide to gay-friendly Puerto Vallarta

 

 

As we celebrate Obama’s election as the 44th president of the United States, the gay community has lost a major battle for our basic civil rights.  Marriage.  No doubt that Obama’s presidency will help to further acceptance of our lifestyle and bring gay life into mainstream America but what do we do now that Prop 8 has passed and gay marriage is now illegal in the state of California.  Other devastating losses for our community include the Arkansas ballot that bans gay couples from adopting children.  Also, in Florida and Arizona, all proposals to allow gay couples to marry were shot down, leaving the gay rights movement facing a tall brick wall.


No doubt that the gay civil rights movement has come a long way.  Until 1974, same-sex intimacy was a crime in California as in many other states.  Today, however, we are still facing the same bigotry, fueled by the religious right wing community. Many believe that allowing same sex couples to marry would destroy the sanctity of marriage.  What many do not understand is that gay marriage would allow same sex couples to marry under the eyes of the law, not the church. We are not asking churches and other religious institutions to change their beliefs or their doctrines.  We are asking the LAW to give us equal rights as every other American citizen and allow same sex couples to enjoy all the benefits straight couples enjoy under the umbrella of marriage.  What happened to the separation of church and state?


Many have talked about allowing same sex couple to marry under “civil unions” instead of marriage.  This is the same approach we took with segregation of the African-American community.  That obviously didn’t work- SEPRATE IS NOT EQUAL! Why should we as upstanding, tax paying, American citizens settle for less?  Gay people exist in every profession, every walk of life, every ethnicity, every neighborhood and every church in this country.  We are America and for us to settle for a “civil union” is unfair, un-constitutional and un-American.  

Sadly, the statistics show that 70% of Black voters in California voted in favor of Proposition 8.  The argument has been made that the gay community should not compare our movement to that of the Black civil rights movement of the 1960’s.  Why?  Because, according to some, being Black is not a choice and being gay is.  If only they knew.  Only until people realize that being gay is not any more of a choice than your skin color, will they be more apt to give us our right of marriage.  The blame cannot be placed on the Black community alone.  Whites and Latinos were largely divided on the issue- half voting for Prop 8 and half against Prop 8.  Minority communities must wake up and realize that many in their own communities are gay although it may not always be apparent.  The mainstream gay community also needs to wake up and further efforts to reach out and include gay Black and Latino communities.  Only when we all stand together will we be able to achieve our basic civil rights.

As gay/lesbian/transgender, we should be thoroughly outraged that ignorance, hate and bigotry won the battle in this year’s election as it pertains to gay marriage.  Obama’s victory is definitely one to celebrate and a big win for the gay community.  Obama never failed to mention gays and lesbians throughout his entire campaign and that in itself is a milestone.  Of course, he never came out and said he was for gay marriage- that would have cost him the election.  Let’s just hope that Obama’s pro-gay sentiment is permeated through out this country in the next four years.  Although we have lost the battle, there is still a war to be won.  

What can you do?

Click here to donate to help invalidate Propostion 8

Click here to sign the petition to repeal Propostion 8

Click here to sign the petition to strip the Mormon church of tax exempt status

Click here to stay up to date and participate in future rallies to support gay civil rights

 

 

Cisco's New Photo Shoot

I had the pleasure of doing this shoot in Burmingham, Alabama with an extremely talented photographer who prefers to remain somewhat anonamous.  The plush surroundings and his amazing eye for photography made for an extremely sexy shoot.  It almost looks like your boy Cisco is the main course for Thanksgiving dinner.  I hope you brought a fork and an appetite for Latino flesh.  Welcome to Fall 08, hope you enjoy the photos. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos by LPH Productions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carry On?- Another Look at the "Man Bag"

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Obama Outlines LGBT Goals and Will "Speak Out" on "Homophobia"

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Doctor 'cures' HIV with bone marrow transplant

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Gay Rappers Respond in Droves to Trick Trick's Comments

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Wanda Sykes Comes Out

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Terrance Dean's Advice to Gay Bashing Detroit Rapper, Trick Trick

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NAACP Rejoins California Marriage Fight, Files Suit Against Prop 8

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Beyoncé’s Tribute to Black Gay Dance Style "J-Setting"

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N-Word Hurled at Blacks During West Hollywood Prop 8 Protest

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Thousands Join Marriage Equality Protest at L.A. Mormon Church

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Sagging-Sexy Trend or Train Wreck?

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Flaunt features men of color

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The Fashion of Michelle Obama

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Weekly Horoscope November 29- December 5

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StrengthTraining without Weights

 

 

There may be weeks when you just can't get to a gym. You may be on vacation or traveling on business, for instance.

At times like this, you can fall back on resistance exercises that don't require weights. These exercises are effective enough to maintain the results you've already achieved until you can get back to the gym's weight room. Here are four classic exercises you can do without weights:

1. PUSH-UPS: For shoulders, chest and triceps

2. ABDOMINAL CRUNCHES

3. SQUATS: For hips, thighs, buttocks

4. TOE RAISES: For the calf muscles 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Club Papi San Francisco

November 26

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Club Papi West Hollywood

November 27

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Club Papi Puerto Vallarta-CISCO TO ATTEND

Thanksgiving Weekend- Vallarta Fever

November 27-30

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Club Papi Tijuana- New Years Eve 09

December 31-CISCO TO ATTEND

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Recently Added on Cisco's iPod

 

1. Green Light- John Legend ft. Andre 3000

2.  Don't Turn Back- Colby O'Donis

3. Poker Face- Lady GaGa

4. Paper Gangster- Lady GaGa

5. Starstruck- Lady GaGa ft. Flo Rida

6. Bossy- Lindsay Lohan

 

 

 

Cisco's Boyz  Model: