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Do Ask, do Tell at OutMilitary.com - the New Social Network for Gay Service Members
OutMilitary.com is a new social network for gay and lesbian service members and their supporters. - January 03, 2011 - OutMilitary.com
Wise Thoughts Organized London's Gay Art Festival GFEST Faced Censorship
Wise Thoughts organized GFEST – Gaywise FESTival 2010 visual arts exhibition was held in London in November 2010. Management of Hampstead Town Hall, the exhibition venue, demanded to cover a list of the artworks on two evenings on weekdays and at weekends, when the exhibition was closed to the general public. - December 17, 2010 - Wise Thoughts
Lesbian Website Autostraddle.com Celebrates Groundbreaking 2011 Calendar, Co-Hosts Los Angeles Launch Party with PYT Productions
Autostraddle.com created an all-lesbian calendar and will celebrate the 2011 Calendar Girls at H.Wood in Los Angeles with PYT Productions on December 17th. - December 14, 2010 - autostraddle.com
Gay Rights Advocate Promotes Monogamy and Family Values with Meet Gay Professionals.com
The 2010 era is more gay-friendly than ever before and some gay rights advocates are pushing to bring family values to their community. "Family values isn't exclusively for heterosexuals," says Christopher Lewis founder of Meet Gay Professionals.com. "I believe in family values, our families just look different." - December 03, 2010 - Meet Gay Professionals.com
Remembered.com Offers Free Online Memorials for AIDS Victims
Remembered.com - the online memorial website is honoring World AIDS Day by offering free online memorials on behalf of any victim of AIDS or complications from HIV. The social networking service is also free for all family and friends to use to share the life and legacy of those who have been lost. - December 02, 2010 - Remembered.com
Vietnam is an Emerging Destination for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Travelers
Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Lure LGBT travelers to Vietnam at FITUR 2011 - November 30, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd, Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator, Eyes Spanish Market
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to teach travel professionals to sell luxury tourism products to Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to search Spanish Luxury Tour Operators and Travel Agencies at Fitur 2011 in Madrid,... - November 18, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Movie Portraying Legendary Painter Marsden Hartley "Cleophas and His Own" Returns to Sacramento
On Thursday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m., director Michael Maglaras of 217 Films will return to Sacramento to screen “Cleophas and His Own” at the Crocker Art Museum. This film made its west coast premiere in 2006 during the Crocker’s Marsden Hartley retrospective. “We are... - November 12, 2010 - 217 Films
IOION Joins with Soulforce to Replace the Black and Blues of Bullies with Their Purple TimePieces
For the month of November, in honor of Bullying Awareness Week and the International Day of Tolerance, IOION will donate 50% of online Purple purchases to Soulforce to stop the bullying and discrimination of Homosexual teens and young adults. - November 03, 2010 - LYB Productions
Jonäno "Stood Out from the Rest" at Green Initiative LA Fashion Weekend 2011 Organized by Showtime Series Star Mikey Koffman of the Real L Word
Eco fashion house Jonäno's Spring Summer 2011 Majorca Collection made its debut at The Green Initiative Humanitarian Fashion Show during Los Angeles Fashion Weekend Sunset Gower Studio runway event, where it was presented to Los Angeles's fashion elite and the spear-headers of the green and sustainable movement. - October 26, 2010 - Jonano
Living History Programs Present Those People Lessons for a Bully-Free World Seventh Grade Performance Showcase at Ross Global Academy in New York City
Those People Lessons for a Bully-Free World Educational Showcase this Friday, Oct. 8 at 11 AM Because of recent interest and support of efforts to address bullying in schools, Living History Programs will present a showcase presentation this Friday, October 8th at 11am of Those People : Lessons... - October 07, 2010 - Anne Pasquale's Living History Programs
Melissa Etheridge Talks Spirituality and "Fearless Love" with Elevated Existence Magazine
Singer and songwriter, Melissa Etheridge reveals the theme for next album and explains the overall message in her music is self-acceptance. - September 21, 2010 - Elevated Existence LLC
Luxury Travel Announces Niche Products for Gay and Lesbian Travelers to Vietnam
Luxury Travel Company (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) announces new bespoke holidays to upscale gays and lesbian travelers to Vietnam. - September 18, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Ground-Breaking Panel on Youth Risk Online to Kick Off Major International Bullying Conference
An unprecedented full day panel on youth risk online will kick off the 7th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association in Seattle this November 15th – 17th. “To my knowledge, this is the first time that this many high quality researchers and risk prevention... - September 16, 2010 - International Bullying Prevention Association
Casa Laguna Inn & Spa in Laguna Beach Gold Sponsor of Orange County Ride for Aids
Casa Laguna Inn and Spa recently announced that they are the Gold Sponsor of the inaugural Orange County Ride for Aids, to be held Saturday, October 9, 2010. Funds generated by sponsorships and donations to the OC Ride for Aids go to help the AIDS Services Foundation Orange County provide services... - August 18, 2010 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
New Condom Concept for Anal Intercourse Developed by Strata Various Product Design
Inventor, Daniel Resnic, began an 18 mo, Phase 1 Feasibility & Acceptability Study of a new condom concept, the ORIGAMI R.A.I. (receptive anal intercourse) Condom, the first condom ever designed and tested for receptive anal intercourse. The company will develop the device, conduct preclinical testing, and conduct a User Preference Study and a Couples Acceptability & Performance Study. - August 13, 2010 - Strata Various Product Design
GayFriendlyLongTermCare.com Launches to Meet Growing Demand for Long-Term Care Insurance in the Gay and Lesbian Community
New Website Helps Gay and Lesbian Community Faces Unique Challenges as Its Population Ages. - July 30, 2010 - Pride LTC Insurance Services
Mykonos Accommodation Center Supports the 2nd XLsior Gay International Festival on Mykonos Island - August 20 -28
LifeZONE events is proud to present for the second time the most Glamorous and Fun festival of the summer, the XLsior Festival 2010 in Mykonos. Mykonos Accommodation Center organizes your room reservation & provides the pass for all parties. - July 06, 2010 - Mykonos Accommodation Center
New Haven Pride Center Now Accepting Nominations for 2011 Dorothy Awards
The New Haven Pride Center (formerly the New Haven Gay & Lesbian Community Center) is now accepting nominations from the community for its prestigious, annual Dorothy Awards. Deadline for nominations is July 31, 2010. - June 20, 2010 - New Haven Pride Center
Free Group Wedding at Triangle Community Center 2010 Gay Pride Party, Norwalk, CT June 19, 2010 at 3 p.m. by Top JP in CT
Mary Pugh, CT’s Top Justice of the Peace will be offering her officiating service for free on June 19th at a Group wedding at the Gay Pride event at the Norwalk Green from 3 to 4 p.m. Couples must have a valid CT marriage license stating that Norwalk CT is the location of the ceremony. (ST... - June 10, 2010 - Mary C. Pugh CT Justice of the Peace
New Haven Pride Center Holds Open House and Book Sale - June 30, 2010
The New Haven Pride Center will be holding a free open house and fundraising book sale on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 6:30pm. All are welcome. - June 10, 2010 - New Haven Pride Center
Light in a Time of Darkness for London's Gay Community - Homme London
A new breed of relationship service has been born. Homme London; a personal, private and exclusive relationship agency for like-minded gay men. Catering for the more demanding gay man in Central London. - June 10, 2010 - Homme London
Soyfull Candles Say "Present" to the 2010 DC Pride Festival
Soyfull Candles say "present" to the 2010 DC pride festival to be held on June 13. - June 07, 2010 - Soyfull Candle Company
Compelling New Book from Lulu Press Looks at the Life of a Black, Crippled Homosexual and His Relationship with God
Allen Jones has lived an interesting life and has come to realize that all that he was led to believe needs a 21st century rethinking in the areas of race, sexual orientation and ability. He challenges traditional thinking with true stories of the contrary and is ready to "Unconfuse the confused" as he puts it in his autobiography. - June 04, 2010 - Case Game
Say I Do! LGBT Wedding Expo Premieres in DC
Is a Same-Sex Marriage in Your Future? “Say I Do!” LGBT Wedding Expo Premieres in DC If you and your partner are planning to wed in the DC Metropolitan area, then circle Sunday, June 6, 2010, on your calendar for a Very Special Event. Pink Dot Concepts will premiere “Say I... - May 08, 2010 - Pink Dot Concepts
Can't See Forrest Through the Trees? Author Publishes First Poet Tree Book.
Poet Tree has compiled his first collection of more than 100 poems, writing his first volume "Forrever Memories" about Forrest Pettengill's struggle with sexuality and how God helped shape Forrest's mind and soul. The author describes Mr. Pettengill's life during his relationships with both men & women after experiencing child sexual abuse and becoming a survivor. Included with each work, like history, the dates and times are recorded before and after each poem to help decode the past. - May 03, 2010 - Forrest Fyr
Luxury Travel Vietnam Company Aims at Gay and Lesbian Tourism
Luxury Travel is experienced in providing special services and unique tourism products to luxury global travelers. Luxury Travel company specializes in luxury tourism and announces bespoke holidays to upscale gays and lesbian travelers to Vietnam. - April 09, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Advocate USA's Reece Manley Overloads CBS Radio Caller Board
Reece Manley Lights Up Caller Board on CBS Radio as Progressive Christian Author and Speaker Commanded Huge Response - March 27, 2010 - Advocate USA LLC
Blog Community Helps 36 Families in Real Life
Liz Logelin, a mother for only 27 hours before passing away, inspires thousands to help grieving families. The Liz Logelin Foundation grants $20,000 to grieving families. - March 26, 2010 - The Liz Logelin Foundation
Sociologist Offers a Fresh Take on the Battle of the Sexes
“The battle of the sexes is over,” according to Maria Shriver in a Forbes Woman article (by Heidi Brown, October 16, 2009). Does anyone really believe that? Kelso Books announces a new novel by sociologist Margaret Davis that tackles the subject in a unique way. Set in San Francisco in... - March 18, 2010 - Kelso Books
Queerbook.com Takes GLBT Networking by Storm Hundreds Sign Up at New Advocacy, Education and Community Building Site
Queerbook.com Takes Off After Texas Research and Investment Study Shows the Way to America's Fastest Growing GLBT Community Site. Queerbook.com is focused on advocacy, education and community. - March 11, 2010 - Advocate USA LLC
NuU Medspa Support Local Chicago Theatre, Infusion Theatre Co.
NuU Medspa help support Infusion Theatre Co. for their third consecutive year, kick off season 2010-2011, with silent auction donations that will benefit theatre infused with many facets of entertainment. Now in their fourth year, Infusion Theatre has already made a name for themselves in... - March 10, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
The Ancient Art of Drag Meets the 21st Century
BoysInDrag.com offers fashion, fun and friendship for drag queens, crossdressers and their admirers. The overwhelming success of Logo’s RuPaul’s Drag Race brought the ancient art of drag performance into the digital age, and BoysInDrag.com, a new social networking site from drag... - February 19, 2010 - Bidcom, LLC
GayWebSource.com Connects Worldwide Gay Media and Press Professionals
In the "good old" days, the gay newspapers job was to publish breaking news for the gay community. In those days the mainstream media would not even touch a story in the GLBT community. - January 29, 2010 - Pittsburgh Web Source
Gay Ski Week on the Top of the World with Uplifting Beats and a Great Atmosphere Watching the Sunset Into the Valley of Dreams
It’s a happy fact that the award winning ski town of Saalbach, Austria plays host to the 2010 EuroSki Pride ski week, March 20-27th. A modern and stylish resort with a host of gay friendly venues, there’s much to do even for non-skiers and as for fans of boarding and skiing the resort offers a layout of over 200 kilometres of well prepared ski slopes, 55 modern cable cars and lifts. And your lips whisper a silent; geeeeee. - January 21, 2010 - EuroSki Pride
Nancy Peach Erotic Artist to Perform Live at Femina Potens Gallery, San Francisco on February 7th, 2010 for the Pin Me Up, Pin Me Down Show
Announcing Nancy Peach in her first live performance to produce oversized, luscious oil paintings of Pin Up Models. The buzz is all about her abilities as an artist, teacher and producer. - January 16, 2010 - Nancy Peach Erotic Artist
Locals Show Support as Vail Gay Ski Week Nears
Vail Gay Ski Week 2010, which will be held January 27 through January 31, 2010 includes the support of over 200 local Colorado and Vail restaurants, businesses, and volunteers. - January 14, 2010 - Vail Gay Ski Week
Lesbian Website Autostraddle.com Debuts Redesign and Female-Targeted Technology Blog
Autostraddle.com brings the tech, gaming and gadgetry conversation out of the closet and boldly into the future with its tricked-out digital treehouse for “girls who think geek.” - December 16, 2009 - autostraddle.com
SHOE Has Relaunched Its Lesbian Social Networking Site shoe.org
The newly launched SHOE is faster and easier to use; and will allow users to follow their Buddies Activities, post bubbles, change the sequences of their photos, and discover new friends in their area. SHOE users will now also be able to do subscribe to Blogs, Comments and Video & Playlist Uploads. - December 10, 2009 - SHOE International Network
Vertical Response Names Venture Out Tours Outstanding Customer in the Quarterly Checkie Awards
Venture Out Tours announced today that it has been recognized for its outstanding marketing success in the travel & tourism industry with a Checkie Award from VerticalResponse, Inc., a leading provider of self-service email marketing, online survey and direct mail solutions for small businesses. The Checkie Awards recognize VerticalResponse’s outstanding customers across multiple industries that have achieved excellence in email marketing. - December 10, 2009 - Venture Out Tours
Forward Therapy Starts Online Counselling for Lesbians and Gay Men
A new online counselling practice is making it easier for gay men and lesbians to meet with a counsellor or therapist to overcome problems. Forward Therapy, a specialist online counselling practice, has commenced services specially geared to the needs of gay men and lesbians with relationship issues, coming out difficulties and drug and alcohol problems. - November 18, 2009 - Forward Therapy Online Counselling
RMA of New York Participates in a Free Lesbian Family Building Event at The LGBT Community Center
A panel of experts will participate in a free informative event for lesbian singles and couples and will cover the medical, emotional and legal aspects of building a family. - November 03, 2009 - Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York
Queerbook.com and Queerbook.net Available for Acquisition
Advocate USA LLC, Offers Up Lucrative New Social Network Site to Gay or Lesbian Investors. - October 14, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Sovereign Labs Intoduces Viralox®; Possibly the World’s First Truly Effective Broad Spectrum Anti-Viral
After five years of development and clinical trials on cold, flu and HIV patients Viralox® is available to medical practitioners for use with patient protocols, select retailers and the public. - October 05, 2009 - Sovereign Laboratories, LLC
Undergear Photoshoot Takes Over Times Square
Undergear, the popular online retailer of men’s underwear and apparel is proving that it’s hip to be square with their upcoming Times Square photo shoot this Friday (October 2nd). Undergear is already well known for featuring some of the sexiest brands and models in the business - come and see them in person from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. kicking off at the Red Steps on 47th and Broadway. Follow @Undergear for location updates throughout the shoot. - September 30, 2009 - Undergear
When the Buddha Met Bubba Released Today
When the Buddha Met Bubba is an enlightened southern comedy about hope, transformation and second chances. Publishers Weekly said of the novel, "[It] establishes a solid sense of character and place, and funny anecdotes woven throughout add charm." - September 23, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
HARNN & THANN New Jasmine Collection - Natural Hair & Body Care
HARNN introduces the New Jasmine collection from hair and body care, now available in Canada and USA. Jasmine is one of the most treasured blossoms through out civilizations of Asia and Asia Minor. A unique type of Jasmine found in Thailand, Jasmine sambac, has clean, sweet and uplifting fragrance... - September 22, 2009 - Harnn & Thann
Karine Hannah Live at the Metropolitan Room
Montreal-born Karine Hannah began singing at age 4—and she hasn’t stopped since. Heralded by Grammy-winning producer Jim Steinman as “the best singer I have heard since Celine Dion,” the powerhouse performer has worked with such industry legends as producers David Foster and... - September 19, 2009 - Young Pals Music
Fighting Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell at Harvard Harvard Humanists Honor Lt. Dan Choi for Commitment to Equal Rights
The Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard (HCH) and the Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus will honor Lt. Dan Choi and his commitment to equal rights for gays in the military on September 17. On March 19, 2009, Lt. Dan Choi announced he was gay to MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow. Overnight he became the courageous face of opposition to the U.S. Military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Lt. Choi will receive HCH's first ever award for Service to Humanity, to be given annually to a Harvard student. - September 18, 2009 - Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard University
Broadway's Best and Broward College's Brightest - Brian Stokes Mitchell Set to Perform at Second Annual Lyceum Awards
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Broadway's Tony award winning leading man, will perform at Broward College Foundation's Second Annual Lyceum Awards on October 3, 2009. - September 13, 2009 - The Marketing Department, Inc.