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More Senators Backing DADT Repeal Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:53PMNine more senators were added on as cosponsors of the bill to repeal the military's ban on openly gay and lesbian service members.
Mraz Wants Elton for Gay Rights Duet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:53PMWhile attending Elton John’s annual Oscar viewing party, Jason Mraz told reporters he’s hoping to convince John to collaborate with him on an “'Ebony and Ivory' of the times, for equality.”
Chaplain Fighting DADT Inquiry Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:52PMAn Army National Guard chaplain is facing investigation after an officer accused him of coming out.
Work starts on arts center for Rosemount Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:40PMThe city has begun renovations to the former Church of St. Joseph to convert it into an arts and cultural center.
S.C. Legislators Cut HIV/AIDS Funding Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:52PMFollowing the pattern of many other cash-strapped states, South Carolina guts funding for antieretroviral medications, leaving HIV patients and advocates scrambling for alternatives.
From Jupiter to Apollo, Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to Debut Eight Stunning New Pool Experiences for World-Renowned ... Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:43PMWith the famed Las Vegas pool season about to heat-up into full swing, Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is ready to take the summer crown with the inspired new Garden of the Gods pool oasis, which makes its grand debut on Friday, March 19.
Students Do Gay Take on Taylor Swift Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:52PMStudents at the University of Rochester have posted a gay remake of Taylor Swift’s song “You Belong With Me” on YouTube. Watch both versions of the song here.
Weddings start in D.C. for same-sex couples Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:46PMWASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a day of wedding bells for some gay couples in Washington.
Kyrgyz women hope for equality Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:01PMOn International Women's Day, five Kyrgyz women share their stories of hardship in one of Central Asia's poorest countries.
Women's day Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:59PMStories of hardship - and hope - from Kyrgyzstan
GailForce: Week in Review – Iraq/Iran/Greatest Generation Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:24PMIt was an interesting week. The Iraqis voted in a nationwide election, Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, called 9/11 a “big lie” and the death of a beloved relative along with the sight of U.S. veterans returning to Iwo Jima for a 65th reunion caused me to stop and reminisce about the achievements of the Greatest [...]
Weddings plan for former prison Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:27AMPlans are submitted for a former prison, which has also been a munitions factory, to host weddings.
Mounting costs for royal wedding Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:51AMRoyal events can be expensive. A case in point is the wedding this summer of Crown Princess Victoria to Daniel Westling. So far, costs of 80 million kronor ($11.4 million) have been made known.
Rahul marries Kolkata's Dimpy Ganguly on final of Swayamvar Season 2 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:52AMNew Delhi, Mar 6 : It was a glittering culmination to another 'high profile swayamwar' on television as the handsome Rahul Mahajan, son of former BJP general secretary Pramod Mahajan, married Kolkata model Dimpy Ganguly at the finale of the reality show 'Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega' on NDTV Imagine tonight.
Basketball: Ex-Jayhawk Simien ready to answer a new calling Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:45PMThousands of college basketball players were honored this month at Senior Night ceremonies across the country. They posed for photos with proud parents, they basked in the fast-fading ovations of fans, and some were given the...
Rock or Jock? Town Toyota Center looks for a winning revenue mix Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:31PMWENATCHEE — Town Toyota Center set out to make money in two ways: sports and shows. It was half successful — the half that earns less cash. The challenge now for Mark Miller, general manager of the civic arena, is to build on the strong sports showing — with its small but reliable income — while filling seats for the rock concerts, ice shows and touring entertainments that offer a much bigger ...
Briefly: March 6 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:15AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
Secret to glowing skin Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:25AMFrench-brand Clinelle launched its new line of professional care products recently at the atrium of SM North Edsa’s The Block. Simply dubbed “Perfect Match,” the event was hosted by Jojo Alejar of TV5’s All The Way together with brand spokesman Carmen Soo.
Hainan offers couples luxury yacht weddings Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:38AMHainan is offering couples the chance to marry on board a luxury yacht as part of its plan to promote the tropical island as a yachting center. As part of the Haikou Yacht Economy Forum 2010 which opens on March 19, a group of couples will be selected to take part in an ultra-fashionable wedding ceremony in a romantic setting with "mystery guests" in attendance. Couples throughout China can ...
Olympic withdrawal sets in Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:24PMDo you feel lost without long track, adrift without downhill, off course without curling?
Media Call out Women's Hockey Team for Celebrating Their 'Debutante Ball,' aka Victory Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:01PMJournalists who are dismissive of women's sport, or who treat it like a slightly humorous oddity (kind of like water-skiing squirrels and other kicker stories) often rely on hackneyed sexist stereotypes. Cheap shots are easy, so it's no surprise when the old boys of sports rely on them.
Facebook is just fodder for the nosey Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:07AMI HAVE just received a text from a friend saying that she is going to "Facebook" me to make arrangements to go out tomorrow night. I'm delighted - it will be great to see her. But I'm wondering why she didn't just phone me.
Greece calls in war debts Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:26AMAncient Greece built outdoor amphitheaters at Delphi and Thespis for performances of the plays of Sophocles and Antigone; in England, it was The Rose and The Globe theaters that first saw the brilliance of the Bard.
Vancouver Games End on High Note for Canada: a Hockey Gold Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:06PMCanada celebrated the close of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver with its most-prized victory: a gold medal in men's hockey, thanks to Sidney Crosby's overtime goal to defeat the U.S. Gwen Ifill speaks with Canadian journalist Ian Hanomansing about the significance of the games for the host country.
Gold medal game huge TV hit on both sides Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:01PMSome 80 per cent of Canadians watched part of the Olympic hockey final with an average audience of 16.6 million viewers, according to CTV.
Commitment we should encourage | Richard Harries Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:53AMThe majority of those who enter into a civil partnership do so with the same sense of commitment as those who get married, sometimes, as events prove, with a rather greater commitment in reality. As w...
The Network Journal Announces Its 12th Annual "25 Influential Black Women In Business" Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:15AMNew York, NY (BlackNews.com) -- The Network Journal, an award-winning business magazine providing news and commentaries on issues that affect the growth of businesses and the advancement of professionals in the workplace for an audience of predominantly African-American professionals, corporate executives and small-business owners, announces its 2010 list of "25 Influential Black Women in ...
Simon Cowell's Mother Is Depserate For Him To Get Married Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:09AMSimon Cowell’s mother is desperate for him to get married at her tiny village church.
Restaurant, brewing company part of Mountain Town Station's formula for success Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:19AMFor 13 years, Mountain Town Station in Mt. Pleasant has been attracting people from all over the state. And owner Jim Holton sees no end in sight.
In diplomacy, words can make or mar Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:25AMThe first formal talks between India and Pakistan since the Mumbai attacks threatened to blur the distinction between fact and fiction as far as 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed was concerned.
Watson: Not just about the medals Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:01AMWith the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics tonight, one thing is certain. I can soon stop wearing the waterproof mascara.From the death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili during a practice run before the opening ceremonies to the wedding proposal from skier Bill Demong, who had just won the first gold medal for the United States in Nordic Combined Thursday, my eyes have had plenty of ...
Chef of Vancouver's oeuvre Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:15PMAustralian Drew Anthony brings his theatrical expertise to the closing ceremony, writes Linda Morris.
Briefly: Feb. 27 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:24AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
Giles - Johnson Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:30AMDenise Elaine Louise Giles and Christopher Robert Johnson, bothof Corvallis, were married Aug. 29, 2009.
Area churches plan Sunday events Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:26PMA year ago, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island began giving the gift of its sanctuary and minister to same-sex couples who wanted to have a wedding ceremony. But “standing on the side of love” means more than wedding ceremonies.
Treasured traditions Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:57PMThe Museum of Royal Customs showcases Kelantan’s regal customs inside an exquisite and beautifully preserved 19th century palace — Istana Jahar, once the home of three Sultans.
Richmond's Loo loses out in first round in Olympic snowboard parallel slalom Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:25PMAs a chartered accountant numbers don't faze Richmond's Alexa Loo, be they red or black. But .01 in stark yellow on a black scoreboard, well that's different.
Now Growing: Rosemary Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:05PMSMOKY BLUE flowers from Rosmarianus officinalis 'Protsrata' line the top pathway of the Diablo Ascent Garden in the Gardens at Heather Farm. It is but just one of the many shades of blue that are in the garden during late winter.
D.C. court throws out attempt to stop gay marriages Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:47PMA District of Columbia appeals court Friday unanimously rejected an attempt to stop the city from recognizing same-sex marriages next month. Same-sex marriage ceremonies in the city are expected to begin as early as Wednesday. Peter J. Nickles, attorney general for the District, said the ruling by the court's three judges was based upon a motion filed by his office arguing why the court should ...
The nonprofit news and information resource Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:56AMThe largest gay wedding in history is scheduled for Saturday, March 20th in Washington, DC. Up to 400 couples will exchange vows breaking the current Guinness World Record.
Obama visit turns Grand Canyon wedding plan into grand disappointment Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:18AMIt was going to be a lovely wedding.
Briefly: Feb. 26 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:06AMSee what's happening in and around Kingston.
Local celebrities to perform for PAC Band concert Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:38AMAt a concert, certain entertainers typically perform — music directors, trombonists, vocalists, cellists, pianists and … meteorologists?
What's new on the business scene Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:04AMRhinebeck wedding planner awarded bride's choice — Hudson Valley Ceremonies in Rhinebeck was selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride's Choice Awards for wedding planning, wedding officiants, invitations and honeymoon planning. WeddingWire is a Web site listing wedding professionals, reviews of services and other event planning resources. Awards are determined by recent reviews and surveys ...
A chapel afloat on the waves Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:07AMHeads turned Wednesday as a full-size church floated down Sarasota Bay and under the Ringling bridge. The Floating Chapel on the Bay, as it is known, is typically docked in Cortez. It can be rented for weddings, baptisms and other ceremonies. It came to Marina Jack in Sarasota to fuel up and then stop at the Hyatt hotel.
Go & Do: Feb. 25 Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:22PMMANATEE
Gardens of delight Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:10AMMixes reach their dream of floral fame
Three couples re-tie the knot at senior center Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:09AMNortheastern center makes these ceremonies an annual event.
X-Fire vows to fire up the music scene Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:50AMHave you ever imagined traditional sounds merged with House-Kwasa? The new entrants to the music scene X-Fire, hit the ground running, with a new style of music that is set to take the music industry by storm.
Briefly: Feb. 24 Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:16AMSee what's happening in and around Plymouth.