“You’re likable enough” was then candidate Obama’s comment about his opponent, Sen. Hillary Clinton. Whether he meant it or not, he was factually wrong. In 2008, Clinton’s likability didn’t translate into enough votes to win the presidency. Recent events in the 2012 race for San Diego mayor suggest that another likable politician, District Attorney Bonnie…
A motivational speaker was lecturing in Latin America. He was going to be using a translator, so he decided to begin his talk by saying, “Good evening, ladies and gentleman” in Spanish, to connect with his audience. He arrived at the auditorium a little early not knowing the Spanish words for ladies and gentlemen. Being…
A NASCAR crewman who allegedly posted anti-gay tweets has lost his job. According to a report on NASCAR.com, following the Sprint Cup race at Infineon Raceway just outside San Francisco, a contract tire changer for the Red Bull Racing Team posted a photo of a gay pride banner on Twitter with the comment, “This is…
Buying real estate has been one of best investments in the world historically. You are probably aware of the importance and benefits to owning your own home, but have you considered buying additional property as an investment to add to your financial portfolio. By doing this, you can secure your financial future by allowing your…
MOVIE REVIEW: I had one wildly incompetent social studies teacher, a woman who didn’t feel the need to put any effort into her work beyond what was necessary not to get fired. I had a math teacher who got high at lunch every day and then sprayed her room with strawberry air freshener to mask…
President Obama has already done more to advance LGBT rights than any prior president. After the first Republican presidential debate, where the frontrunners nearly trampled each other racing to the pinnacle of intolerance, I’m fairly certain I’ll vote for him again. I wish, though, that he would quit telling us that he is “evolving” on…
With only weeks before Pride, we all are watching our calories and carb intake so we are in the best shape to walk down University Avenue with our shirts off. For me, it is cutting out meat, eating a ton of vegetables, loading up on proteins and doing as much cardio as I can. Normally…
Happy 41st anniversary to the Metropolitan Community Church! We are celebrating 41 years of fulfilling our mission of helping to bring people closer to God and one another. The MCC has been a leader in the San Diego LGBT community for a complete generation, going on the second generation now. It is no doubt that…
State Sen. Christine Kehoe (D) announced today that she does not intend to throw her hat into the ring of official contenders for the mayoral race in San Diego. Kehoe explained her decision came in part through “lots of thought” and conversations with friends and supporters, ultimately guiding Kehoe into the direction of not running…
Long before they became synonymous with being lesbian performers, The Indigo Girls picked the first part of their name out of the dictionary, and got their stage presence perfected at Emory University in Georgia. Now, they will school the crowd at Humphreys Concerts by the bay on how to solidify the marriage between folk and…
