Tips for beautiful summer skin
May 12, 2012 in A&E / Life&Style, Featured Stories by Statepoint Media
From flowy dresses to oversized sunglasses and strappy sandals — summer is synonymous with chic style. But, are you ready to reveal your skin?
Daily Archives: May 12, 2012
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Prepare your home for Summer weather
May 12, 2012 in A&E / Life&Style, Featured Stories by Statepoint Media
Cooling your home in summer can be an expensive prospect, especially as temperatures soar well above comfort level. But, don’t sweat it. Experts say you can dramatically lower your energy bills and stay comfortable too.
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Get your outdoor spaces ready for Summer
May 12, 2012 in A&E / Life&Style, Featured Stories by Statepoint Media
There’s no better place than your own backyard for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying the outdoors. And, there’s no better time than Summer to spruce up your space.
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Daniel Stroupe
Runway ignites with hot summer styles
May 12, 2012 in A&E / Life&Style, Featured Stories by Daniel Stroupe
Queen City summer fashion is heating up with the third annual FashionSOUL. Coordinated by Joey Hewell, this event was a fantastic mix of local fashion and talent at Amos’ SouthEnd on May 5 benefiting the Humane Society of Charlotte.
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David Stout
20 Questions: L.A. Berlyn, Charlotte
May 12, 2012 in A&E / Life&Style by David Stout
A recent Queen City transplant, L.A. Berlyn has thrust himself upon the Charlotte scene to become the burg’s self-proclaimed “Digital Media Darling.” The style guru works in the “business of pretty,” as a wardrobe stylist, makeup artist and writer of the popular humor blog, The Handsome Savage.
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In Memoriam: Randy Hylton
May 12, 2012 in News by QNotes Staff
Randy Hylton of Charlotte passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
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Dems share convention update
May 12, 2012 in News by QNotes Staff
Dr. Dan Murrey, the executive director of the Charlotte in 2012 Convention Host Committee, presented a convention update to the Charlotte City Council regarding convention planning and community outreach.
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O'Neale Atkinson
Opinions are like, well, you know…Reactions against marriage equality more intense as vote draws near
May 12, 2012 in Editor's Note by O'Neale Atkinson
I find myself in a frustrating situation when putting together my thoughts for this issue. While you won’t pick up this copy until May 12 at the earliest, the reality is that the paper will go to print on May 7. I want to write about the results of the vote on May 8, I just can’t foresee the future no matter how hard I try.
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Leslie Robinson
A familiar issue needs to vent
May 12, 2012 in General Gayety by Leslie Robinson
I’m Gay Marriage and I’m mad. Those alleged experts over at the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press — and what a stupidly long name that is — conducted a national survey to find out which issues matter most to voters and I’m certain the pollsters were drunk and the respondents were house pets.
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Brett Webb-Mitchell
Teaching voting
May 12, 2012 in On Being a Gay Parent by Brett Webb-Mitchell
I was riding in the back seat of my parents’ white Buick Le Sabre, as my mom pulled into the large fairgrounds in New Jersey, leaving my dad at a rally for Lyndon B. Johnson for president. In 1964 I was nine years old and to this day I remember the tension in the car between my parents riding in the front seat of the car.
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QNotes Staff
Beyond the Carolinas: EEOC hands down historic win
May 12, 2012 in Beyond the Carolinas by QNotes Staff
Marking a landmark federal workplace rights victory, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ruled April 24 in a 5-0 decision that an employer who discriminates against a transgender employee or job applicant because of the person’s gender identity is practicing illegal sex discrimination based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This is the first time the EEOC has ruled that anti-transgender discrimination is sex discrimination.
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Lainey Millen
Triangle: Griffin to hit Tar Heel State
May 12, 2012 in Carolinas News Notes by Lainey Millen
Kathy Griffin, a two-time Emmy winner and best selling author, will perform at the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) on Aug. 10 as a part of the North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. The Carolina Theatre and DPAC are partnering on this event.
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Lainey Millen
Campus Scene: Early birders get more time
May 12, 2012 in Carolinas News Notes by Lainey Millen
Campus Pride Executive Director Shane Windmeyer announced the deadline extension for early-bird registration for the Camp Pride Summer Leadership Program, slated for July 17-22 at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., to May 30.
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Lainey Millen
Regional: Barriers knocked down
May 12, 2012 in Carolinas News Notes by Lainey Millen
The LGBT Cancer Network, which advocates for health equality, released news that a number of centers for screenings are now available throughout the Carolinas.
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Lainey Millen
Triad: School highlighted
May 12, 2012 in Carolinas News Notes by Lainey Millen
The American Hebrew Academy, 4334 Hobbs Rd., was recently earmarked as one of 11 Jewish educational institutions nationally recognized in a growing number of schools who are starting gay-straight alliances.
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Lainey Millen
Triangle: Kind of a drag
May 12, 2012 in Carolinas News Notes by Lainey Millen
The Crape Myrtle Festival will hold its drag brunch on May 20 at 5 Star, 511 W. Hargett St. Doors open up at 12 p.m., with the show beginning at 12:30 p.m.
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Lainey Millen
Charlotte: OOTT to complete season
May 12, 2012 in Carolinas News Notes by Lainey Millen
On May 31 the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center will hold a “La Cage Aux Folles” post-show reception at 10 p.m. as part of its Out on the Town LGBT social club activities and end-of-season celebration. Enjoy free food and drinks. Cast and crew members will be invited to participate.
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Miss Della
Crowns abound from all around!
May 12, 2012 in Drag Rag by Miss Della
Greetings, kiddies. Here I am, burning the midnight oil again, trying to get another Rag “in the e-mail” before I get fired from a volunteer job. Ha! Worse things have happened, so…
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Charlene Lichtenstein
Out in the Stars: May 12 – 25
May 12, 2012 in Out in the Stars by Charlene Lichtenstein
There are thrills and chills in the air as Venus retrogrades and trines retrograde Saturn. Expect to fall head over heels for a look and a smile. But, don’t carry your heart in your hand, lover; you are apt to drop it and slip on all the love juice. Which end is up? Will you care?
QNotes celebrates National LGBT Pride Month! Explore local Pride events happening across the Carolinas, region and nation, plus: Pride organizers talk about the meaning of Pride and we explore the history of Pride in the Carolinas.
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