Equal sign wins ‘Symbol of the Year’ in 2013

The Stanford University Symbolic Systems Program affiliates have chosen the equal sign as the Symbol of the Year in 2013, in their second annual vote for notable symbols. The citation reads: “The Human Rights Campaign’s modified logo became a viral symbol for marriage equality in 2013 ahead of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in June. The embedded equal sign also featured…

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‘Dallas Buyers Club’ arrives on blu-ray and DVD Feb. 4

Golden Globe Award® nominee Matthew McConaughey (Mud, Magic Mike) delivers a career-defining performance as Texas cowboy Ron Woodroof in the “hugely entertaining” Dallas Buyers Club, the inspiring and powerful story of an imperfect man’s fight for survival during an uncertain time in America (Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal). Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée (The Young Victoria) Dallas Buyers Club arrives…

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Long Beach hotel offers on-site officiants for walk-in weddings

Newly ordained staff at Long Beach’s Hotel Maya are set to officiate walk-in wedding ceremonies at the hotel amid the lush landscape and tropical gardens of a romantic waterfront setting. Hotel Maya’s all-new walk-in wedding package is a fast and easy choice for couples recently engaged from the holidays, long-term couples benefiting from same-sex marriage…

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SDUSD committed to new law for transgender students’ safety, equality

San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) Board of Education President Kevin Beiser affirmed the district’s commitment to compliance with AB 1266, the new law that went into effect Jan. 1, which mandates safe and equal access for California’s transgender students in public, K-12 schools to facilities, such as restrooms, locker rooms and athletic activities whose…

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Hillcrest Mardi Gras moves forward as ‘Fat Tuesday’ on March 4, 2014

SAN DIEGO – The Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) and the Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) Charitable Foundation are excited to continue the long standing tradition of Hillcrest’s Mardi Gras. The HBA is pleased to announce a new name and location for 2014. “Hillcrest Fat Tuesday” will be held March 4, 2014 with a parade…

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