2012
Nothing robotic about Romney
The word automaton has been with us since the 17th century, but you rarely hear it save at a robotics exhibit. Until, that is, it glommed on to Mitt Romney in his failed 2008 presidential campaign and his current repeat performance. Yet as derogatory as “soulless automaton” sounds, it is far too nice a thing…
Meet the new Carrie Bradshaw
It’s official. The newest Carrie Bradshaw, the beloved leading lady in HBO’s “Sex and the City,” is AnnaSophia Robb – the teen sweetheart who starred in “Soul Surfer,” “Bridge to Terabithia,” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” – and Sarah Jessica Parker has given her blessing says the Huffington Post. “She sent me a letter!…
Is 2012 the ‘Year of Marriage Equality?’
Repealing the unconstitutional Proposition 8 may not be on the California ballot in 2012, but history may still see this as the “Year of Marriage Equality”. So far, we know that six states: Washington, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina and New Hampshire will all be making important decisions about same-sex marriage this year. Throw in…
Happenings at The Center
Volunteer! It Does a Body Good! On April 26, more than 100 restaurants, bars, coffeehouses and nightclubs in San Diego will donate 25-100% of the day’s sales to The Center’s HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs! Each year Dining Out for Life® San Diego is a major success thanks to our generous participating restaurants and the…
Explaining the kerfuffle of love
Your telephone is your new best friend. That’s because it’s the direct line between your ear and the voice of the one with whom you’ve fallen in love. Your phone is never far away because keeping it close lets him whisper endearments, share her thoughts or spill secrets. Your telephone rings, you smile. It pings,…
‘America’s Pride’ Parade announces San Diego hotel partners
San Diego LGBT Pride announced today the official hotel partners and headquarter hotels for events surrounding “America’s Pride” to be held July 20 – 22, 2012. W San Diego Hotel and Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego will serve as the official headquarter hotels for the 2012 season. “Our hotel partners are committed to providing excellent…
Hate groups on the rise
MONTGOMERY, Ala – A new report issued by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has revealed that the American radical right grew explosively in 2011 swelling the ranks of extremist groups to record levels. The rise, a third consecutive year of growth, was led by a stunning expansion of the antigovernment “Patriot” movement. The SPLC…