Archive for November, 2009
Verizon and AT&T have been battling it out over who has the best 3G coverage. By now you’ve seen Verizon Wireless’ several commercials — their “There’s A Map For That” campaign — calling out AT&T for their spotty 3G coverage. Verizon’s commercials — five of them in all — have [...]
Function alone isn’t enough to sell us on a new piece of technology anymore. Americans increasingly want their technology to look good — stylish, even — in addition to working well. “If you’re old enough to remember the huge, clunky-looking ‘car phones’ of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, or [...]
You’ve spent weeks trying to figure out what you’re going to buy your best friend or loved one this holiday season. You’ve sent innumerable hints, peeked into their internet browser history and everything else you could think of. Yet, you find yourself empty on ideas. Why not let your friend [...]
For about a month now, you’ve been on a mission. You’ve been doing a bit of spying and stealth is the name of your game. Bravely, you’ve ventured forward in search of your prey, always aware, eyes constantly roving. You’re not sure what your target looks like, but you’re confident [...]
Hey Trinity, I’m going with my boyfriend to meet his parents for the first time. I’m nervous and in need of some good advice. Parent Fright, Savannah, Ga. Hey Parent Fright, It’s normal to be anxious when meeting “the parents,” which is why you should prepare yourself with positive affirmations [...]
Hello fans and freaks, welcome back to the column where a crown (or a good show) is as good as gold! I’m so excited to be writing this particular Rag as we’ll be talking about a good friend of mine who has recently realized a dream and become your new [...]
Has the sagging economy taken the wind out of our holiday celebrations? No! But all this Capricorn energy — Pluto, Mercury and soon-to-enter Sun and Venus — might cause us to become more serious and cautious. You may water the eggnog, but don’t scrimp on the gifts! Ho duh oh. [...]
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Without opposition from any council member, new non-discrimination ordinances extended protections to citizens in housing and public accommodations were passed by the Charleston City Council on Tuesday, Nov. 24. The council adopted a new public accommodations ordinance prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, [...]
Equality North Carolina’s third annual conference and gala went off without a hitch in Greensboro on Nov. 14. During the day, more than 300 community members attended educational and networking workshops on the campus of the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. White House Deputy Director of Office of Public Liaison Brian [...]
Originally published: Nov. 19, 2009, 6:58 p.m. Updated: Nov. 20, 2009, 8:35 a.m. WILMINGTON, N.C. — State Sen. Julia Boseman (D-New Hanover), the only openly gay or lesbian member of the General Assembly, announced Thursday she will not seek re-election when her term ends in 2010. In a statement, Boseman [...]
Be sure to pick up the Nov. 28 print issue of Q-Notes for the entire interview with Anthony Foxx or read it online now. In November, Charlotte voters ushered in a new era of local government, electing the city’s first Democratic mayor in 22 years and an historic 8-3 Democratic [...]
RAIN’s Gay Bingo with Shelita Hamm goes to Hollywood this Saturday, Nov. 21. Afterward, JustTwirl.com presents the official RAIN after-party, Hollywood Stars & Lights.
Originally published: Nov. 16, 2009, 7:06 a.m. Updated: Nov. 18, 2009, 10:50 a.m. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Ira Roy Schultz, 52, publisher of the LGBT magazine Stereotypd, has died of natural causes. Friends and co-workers say he suffered a fatal heart attack on Sunday afternoon and passed peacefully in his sleep. [...]
Pam Spaulding has been blogging her way to political and social stardom since she began publishing tidbits of her life, thoughts and insight at Pam’s House Blend just five years ago. Since then, her blog has grown into one of the most heavily trafficked gay blogs in the nation. With [...]
Originally published: Nov. 16, 2009, 10:42 a.m. Updated: Nov. 16, 2009, 4:30 p.m. ATLANTA — The nation’s largest chain of LGBT news and entertainment publications is shutting down. News broke Monday morning that Atlanta’s Southern Voice newspaper and David magazine had shuttered their doors. As employees made their way to [...]
Originally published: Nov. 10, 2009, 10:30 a.m. Updated: Nov. 14, 2009, 3:10 p.m. GREENSBORO, N.C. — Celebrating a year of legislative success, 300 local activists and statewide advocates met Saturday for Equality North Carolina’s third annual Equality Conference and Gala. On the campus of the University of North Carolina-Greensboro on [...]
Urban art by graphic artist Scot Lefavor (www.scotlefavor.com) portraying President Barack Obama is glued to a brick wall on U St. NW, between 16th and 15th Sts. in Washington, D.C. Photo Credit: mcanevet, via Flickr. Licensed under Creative Commons. President Barack Obama and his administration are firmly committed to LGBT [...]
State Sen. Julia Boseman (D-New Hanover) is North Carolina’s only openly gay or lesbian state legislator. In the General Assembly, Boseman is our community’s seat at the table. And for her hard work and dedication to our state’s LGBT community, and her tireless service on behalf of the people of [...]
On Oct. 28, President Barack Obama signed the much-awaited federal hate crimes legislation expanding protection to victims on the basis of sexual orientation and gender-identity. While the legal advancement is good news, LGBT citizens might not be as protected as they think. Columbia’s Free Times reported Nov. 4 that state-level [...]
Maine marriage defeated Voters in Maine rejected new marriage rights for same-sex couples 53 percent to 47 percent. The referendum put a marriage bill passed by the state’s legislature and signed by Gov. John Baldacci in May this year up to a “people’s veto.” Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese [...]
