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Friday October 30, 2015

By Graeme MacKay, Editorial Cartoonist, The Hamilton Spectator - Friday October 30, 2015 At least 10 full moons hoped for in Westdale Halloween run There'll be a different kind of full moon in Westdale this weekend, dozens of them, if a local nudist has his way. Hamilton's inaugural Naked Pumpkin Run is set to debut Friday night, a bizarre tradition that takes place annually in the United States in which runners wear nothing but carved-jack-o-lanterns on their heads Ñ peduncles and all. The Hamilton run is being organized by Adam, a 30-something-year-old Hamilton man who asked that his last name not be used because if his mom found out, he'd "never hear the end of it." After twice participating in the annual World Naked Bike Ride in Toronto, the pumpkin run was on his bucket list. There is something liberating about being comfortable in your own skin with like-minded people, he says. He expects Friday's event will likely draw more giggling Mac students than traditional naturists, but that's fine. "It's the Halloween spirit É they might have a drink or two and say, 'Let's do it' É not enough people put on fun, free events," Adam said. "Some people maybe have an inner nudist they've never had an opportunity to get out. Or maybe they're just excitable people who will try anything once." Adam said there have never been any issues with Toronto Police at the rude bike ride, but has not spoken with Hamilton police about the upcoming run. The laws are fuzzy. In order for a public nudity charge to be laid in Ontario, police need the consent of the attorney general. Hamilton police are aware of the run, but did not provide an official response about what, if any, action would be taken against the streakers. Adam stresses that there will be no tolerance for lewd or sexual behaviour, that participants will be fully clothed until the last minute, and that organizers chose the date and time to ensure trick-or-treaters are not shocked by the É er É display. He's hoping

By Graeme MacKay, Editorial Cartoonist, The Hamilton Spectator – Friday October 30, 2015

At least 10 full moons hoped for in Westdale Halloween run

There’ll be a different kind of full moon in Westdale this weekend, dozens of them, if a local nudist has his way.

Hamilton’s inaugural Naked Pumpkin Run is set to debut Friday night, a bizarre tradition that takes place annually in the United States in which runners wear nothing but carved-jack-o-lanterns on their heads — peduncles and all.

The Hamilton run is being organized by Adam, a 30-something-year-old Hamilton man who asked that his last name not be used because if his mom found out, he’d “never hear the end of it.”

After twice participating in the annual World Naked Bike Ride in Toronto, the pumpkin run was on his bucket list. There is something liberating about being comfortable in your own skin with like-minded people, he says.

He expects Friday’s event will likely draw more giggling Mac students than traditional naturists, but that’s fine.

“It’s the Halloween spirit … they might have a drink or two and say, ‘Let’s do it’ … not enough people put on fun, free events,” Adam said. “Some people maybe have an inner nudist they’ve never had an opportunity to get out. Or maybe they’re just excitable people who will try anything once.”

Adam said there have never been any issues with Toronto Police at the rude bike ride, but has not spoken with Hamilton police about the upcoming run.

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Update, Photo by Barry Gray, Hamilton Spectator

The laws are fuzzy. In order for a public nudity charge to be laid in Ontario, police need the consent of the attorney general. Hamilton police are aware of the run, but did not provide an official response about what, if any, action would be taken against the streakers.

Adam stresses that there will be no tolerance for lewd or sexual behaviour, that participants will be fully clothed until the last minute, and that organizers chose the date and time to ensure trick-or-treaters are not shocked by the … er … display.

He’s hoping for a crowd of at least 10 — plus volunteers to watch their clothes — acknowledging that any fewer could be a little bare. If it’s a success, he hopes next year’s run could be a food drive or fundraiser.

The group will gather at 7 p.m. on Longwood Avenue South, between King and Main Streets. The 2.5 km route is undetermined. For more information or to sign up, visit the Hamilton Naked Pumpkin Run for Fun Facebook page. (Source: Hamilton Spectator)

 

Saturday August 1, 1998

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Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Saturday August 1, 1998

Clinton pledges to tell complete truth: FBI to test Lewinsky dress stain

An outwardly confident Bill Clinton insisted yesterday he is looking forward to telling his story in the Monica Lewinsky investigation and pledged to testify “completely and truthfully.”

But the U.S. president received ominous reports later in the afternoon that FBI forensic scientists had discovered a “definable stain” visible to the naked eye in a dress Lewinsky has claimed contains a sample of Clinton’s semen.

Television news networks said the FBI determined the discovered stain was sufficient to warrant further testing, which could take another few days, to determine whether it is seminal fluid, and if it can yield definitive DNA evidence.

Earlier, Clinton seemed unconcerned about the investigation that could cut short his presidency. Waving off a cacophony of shouted questions from reporters at a White House event, Clinton smiled broadly while holding up his hands to forestall reporters.

“Wait, wait, wait, wait, ” he said. “No one wants to get this matter behind us more than I do.

“I am looking forward to the opportunity, in the next few days, of testifying. I will do so completely and truthfully. I am anxious to do it.”

The president’s advisers have been apprehensively awaiting any news of the forensic tests ever since Lewinsky turned over the garment to independent prosecutor Kenneth Starr as part of her immunity deal shielding her from prosecution.

And it is likely to renew discussions inside the White House on what the president should say Aug. 17, when he is questioned by Starr on videotape from the White House for showing to the grand jury.

Many political analysts have suggested that the popular president could still survive if he admitted to the affair with the former White House intern and that he lied about it on television and in the Paula Jones sexual harassment civil suit in January.

But if he continues to deny the affair against overwhelming evidence, Clinton risks a perjury charge that could lead to impeachment hearings in Congress.

In his brief statement to reporters yesterday, Clinton refused to answer shouted questions about what version of “the truth” he will testify to.

“I would advise him to tell the truth and let’s get this story behind us, ” said Lanny Davis, a former White House counsel and one of Clinton’s staunchest defenders. Davis did not specify, however, whether the president should admit the affair.

Lewinsky’s soiled dress is potentially the most dangerous evidence against the president because it would elevate the evidence to the realm of science, rather than a test of credibility between the president and Lewinsky.

BLOOD SAMPLE

The latest report of the FBI testing potentially sets the stage for Starr to request a court order compelling the president to submit a blood sample so it can be matched to the months-old stain on the intern’s dress.

While Starr is under no legal obligation to reveal the results of the tests, which could be completed within days, most believe the president will be informed about those results before he gives his testimony.

If the stain turns out not to be the president’s seminal fluid, Lewinsky’s dress will give a boost to Clinton’s story that there was no sexual relations, while further undermining Lewinsky’s credibility.

Should DNA be retrieved from the dress, however, the physical evidence could be catastrophic to the president, who might be forced to admit the affair and ask forgiveness.

The other option is to testify to the grand jury that no affair took place and risk the consequences, including impeachment. (Hamilton Spectator, C3, 8/1/1998)