Archive for May, 2009
Are you longing to get away from the hustle and bustle of our busted, dog-eat-dog economy? You aren’t the only one. As summer rolls around, folks will be looking for ways to slip away from the madness. But don’t throw away your money on some fancy cruise or outrageously expensive [...]
Washington, D.C., house contractors must be used to building closets large and deep, judging from the controversial new documentary, “Outrage.” A scathing indictment of closeted gay politicians who vote against or demonize the LGBT community (Sen. Larry Craig, RNC field director Dan Gurley, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist), thoughtful investigation of [...]
The Charlotte region’s largest LGBT Pride festival has announced the dates for this year’s Miss Pride Charlotte Pageant. The new pageant system features preliminaries at several LGBT establishments across the greater Charlotte area. Six organizations are participating in the pageant system this year, including Scorpio, the Charlotte Eagle, Liaisons, the [...]
WILMINGTON — Community members gathered for three days of fun, networking, fundraising and involvement at the Frank Harr Foundation Family Fest, May 15-17. The group also awarded the state’s only out member of the General Assembly and screened the trailer of an upcoming documentary produced and filmed in town. The [...]
Two Charleston residents were recently honored in the “40 Under 40” compiled by Charleston Regional Business Journal. Colleen Condon, a Charleston County Council member and attorney, and Philip Bradley, who owns real estate and insurance agencies, were named among 40 young leaders and businesspeople. Both are members and supporters of [...]
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Members of a local Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) are encouraging community members to make their concerns known to Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), after she called the motivation for the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard a “hoax.” During debate on April 29 on [...]
Originally published:May 5, 2009, 5:06 p.m. Updated: May 16, 2009, 5:10 p.m. RALEIGH — An anti-bullying bill that would protect students on the basis of sexual orientation and gender-identity, among others, passed the North Carolina Senate May 7. On its third and final reading, senators passed the bill 26-22 with [...]
Charlotte Guild hosts English CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Business Guild will hold its monthly meeting on May 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 201 S. McDowell St. Guest speaker will be Crossroads Charlotte Community Building Initiative Executive Director Dianne English (pictured). Anne Douglas Miller, licensed agent with [...]
Do you think Q-Notes adequately covers all geographic areas in the Carolinas? Yes, coverage is great. No, coverage is lacking. I’m not sure. View Results
Latvian Pride approved RIGA, Latvia — A council committee on May 8 approved a request for an LGBT Pride march here in the city center during Baltic Gay Pride, officially known as Baltic Friendship Days. The march was scheduled for May 16 at Vermanes Darzs park, the location of the [...]
Maine OKs same-sex marriage AUGUSTA, Maine — On May 6, Maine Gov. John Baldacci signed into law a bill extending full marriage rights to same-sex couples in his state. The bill had already been overwhelmingly approved by the state Senate and House. With the governor’s action, Maine joined Iowa, Vermont, [...]
Class of 2009, now is your time to shine. As you mark your final days of college and walk across that stage, you should know: the world is counting on you. To all my peers, I hope you find satisfaction and a sense of achievement in your new academic or [...]
Letters to the editor and comments from Q-Notes Online. Web comments are not edited for grammar or punctuation. Bold legislation Contrary to your editorial on the Healthy Youth Act (HYA) (“‘Compromise’ bill leaves much to be desired,” Editor’s Note, May 2, 2009), I believe firmly that it will directly improve [...]
In an online discussion forum, a respected activist recently lamented the decentralization of gay community advocacy. He made a powerful case that we would be better off if our efforts were more regimented and unified. “Our communal problem is that the LGBT community is so fragmented that we are constantly [...]
I’ve decided that it’s time. Time to test your knowledge of recent LGBT news. Print out and circle the right answer or write it down on a sheet of paper on your desk for each multiple-choice question below. The correct answers are provided at the end. No cheating. I’ll know. [...]
The challenging investment environment of 2008 taught many of us a painful but valuable lesson — it pays to know where you invest your money and whether that strategy is suitable for your circumstances. Many people rely on mutual funds, preferring that professional managers make day-to-day trading decisions. While this [...]
Dear EarthTalk: What were the environmental impacts of the huge coal ash spill in Tennessee this past December? — Dave S, Lynnfield, MA Environmentalists’ call for an end to the age of coal — one of the dirtiest and most common of all the fossil fuels we now use — [...]
Southern Bears, Atlanta’s premier club for hirsute men and their admirers, will present their annual Atlanta Bear Fest July 2-5, with a weekend full of fun and memorable events. Organizers announced at the beginning of May that they’ve confirmed Rich McGunn, BEAR Magazine cover model for the May 2009 issue, [...]
Dearest Trinity, Before I go on a second date with someone I really like, I thought I’d ask, what should a second date be all about? Second Thoughts, Memphis, Tenn. Dearest Second Thoughts, A second date is like…(no that won’t work). Second dates are to roses as…(no that’s too flowery). [...]
Howdy folks, and welcome to the column about what I consider to be the greatest show on Earth! As usual, I’ll be all over the place, rambling about this and that. We have new national titleholders — that’s enough to celebrate about, right? Over Easter weekend, Miss Continental PLUS and [...]
