Date: Mon, 12 Jan 1998 08:56:47 -0800
From: Eros Publishing <aubrey@wolfenet.com>
Subject: Press Release

Press Release
Topic: Lava Lounge to lose liquor license


	On the night of  January 5th two unidentified virtual representatives of
the Washington State Liquor Control Board paid an unscheduled visit to
Seattle's virtual Leather bar, The Lava Lounge, located at
www.wolfenet.com/~aubrey/lava.htm.  Upon entering the premises, the officers
found a number of men engaged in sexual activities of an undisclosed nature
in the rest room.  Upon further inspection, the officers found that several
of the patrons were not in possession of their identification cards and that
the general lighting of the room did not comply with the prescribed levels.
As a result of these violations, several of the patrons were arrested for
engaging in lewd conduct in a public place and The Lava Lounge faces the
suspension of its license for an undetermined period of time.  Aubrey
Sparks, the owner of The Lava Lounge, immediately requested an appeal of the
decision and a hearing has been scheduled.  Until that time, the bar is on
probation and the fines are pending the outcome of the hearing.
	"I don't care where people have sex," said one of the arresting officers,
"just as long as they don't do it in my jurisdiction."
	A fund-raiser at The Lava Lounge is being planned to help cover the
expenses being faced because of this situation and a defense fund has been
established.  Members of the community are being asked make a contribution
of $5.00 or more, payable to The Pride Foundation, 1122 East Pike St. #1001,
Seattle WA 9811-3934.  Please be sure to indicate that this contribution is
designated for The Lava Lounge Fund.  Remember, contributions to The Pride
Foundation help to make a better tomorrow by funding the community today.
	For more information about The Pride Foundation visit their new web site
at: www.pridefoundation.org.

Meet me at The Lava Lounge
www.wolfenet.com/~aubrey/lava.htm