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Medical Matters – Summer Heat

What a scorcher it’s been so far this summer, combined with temperatures at or near all-time record highs in many parts of the country and humidity have meant that anything one does outdoors can be fraught with not only sweat, but the threat of heat exhaustion, heatstroke or even death. But what do we know […]

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Reel Pride exclusive sponsor & member party

Only two days left to pre-purchase your Reel Pride membership before this party!Buy online today and beat the line. You’ll also be able to attend this Wednesday’s Exclusive Sponsor & Members-Only Kick Off Party. You also don’t want to miss out on the opening night and closing night parties which are members & sponsors only events.

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WATCH: A Poignant Ad for Marriage Equality

The “It’s Time” video promoting marriage equality and watched by hundreds of thousands across the globe has spurred an offshoot with a different plot but the same message. The new video, titled “Love is Love,” was posted Sunday. The creators say they were inspired by the original Australian video from GetUp! and its first-person camera

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Family Research Council Threatens SPLC With $100 Million Lawsuit

Joining the chorus of anti-gay conservatives blaming the Southern Poverty Law Center’s “hate group” labels for Wednesday’s tragic shooting at the Family Research Council, internet evangelist Bill Keller has threatened to sue the SPLC for $100 million if it does not take him and his ministry LivePrayer.com off its “hate group” list: KELLER: The sad

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Pecs and the City

Nerd. Jock. Fag. Geek. Brain. Slut. Burnout. Bitch. Loser. Druggie. Freak. In high school, labels were applied as liberally as an emo’s eyeliner. Trying to pigeonhole individuals into a certain category seemed to be an all-encompassing hobby. Even if you were a hybrid, like a brainy loser, one label always won out over the rest.

Krazy J’s – Come on OUT Days!

Saturday, August 18th The Party Starts at 8pm, Don’t Miss It! Want a great night out in a great club and want to get out of Fresno? No problem! Join us at Krazy J’s (formerly Halfy’s Pub) in Tulare as they graciously host a fundraiser for Gay Visalia. With a small cover charge of only

Family Research Council Shooting Possibly Driven by Politics

A Virginia man charged with shooting a security guard at the headquarters of a prominent conservative organization told the guard “words to the effect of ‘I don’t like your politics,’ ” according to an affidavit filed in the case on Thursday. The defendant, Floyd L. Corkins II, 28, appeared briefly in United States District Court here,

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Andrew Shirvell Ordered to Pay Millions for Defaming Gay Student

The Michigan assistant attorney general who lost his job after tormenting a gay student body president has been ordered to pay $4.5 million in damages, local news media reports. Andrew Shirvell was fired in 2010 after repeatedly harassing gay University of Michigan student Chris Armstrong via blog postings. He was even accused of stalking him — which

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Five Things Every Couple Should Do When They Get Married

Congratulations! You met the love of your life, you made the big decision to get married, and now you’ve taken that gi-normous step together.  Surviving the wedding planning process and the actual weekend of events is only Step 1 of the becoming-married process.  Despite what your credit card statements may be telling you, the wedding