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Gayneworleans.COM • Gaymardigras.COM • Gayamerica GayNewOrleans.COM • GayMardiGras.COM • GayAmerica.COM • GayEasterParade.COM • July 5-17, 2006 • AmbushMag.COM • MAIN~11 of 56 help local groups and individuals implement the Trap-Neuter-Return method for humanely con- trolling outdoor cat populations. Dr. Richard Speck, Lead Veterinarian for the Animal Protective League of Springfield, Illinois addressed public health and feline care issues. Peggy Atkerson of Barn Cats, Inc. of Lewisville, Texas, and Sandra Kooper of Spay and Stay in Gurnee, Illinois, shared their expe- riences with running community programs to help address outdoor cat population issues. Attendees included many long-time neigh- borhood cat caregivers as well as individuals with a new found interest in the strays in their communities. The workshop provided new in- spiration for those that have been working with animals for many years and critical knowledge for those just getting started. “This was a very enjoyable and educa- tional day for us both,” remarked,John Guignard, a scientist for Guignard Biodynamics, who attended the workshop with his wife. “I am mentioning it to friends and colleagues in our area who are concerned about the welfare of feral cats and the human communities interact- ing with them.” “It was the best conference I have ever attended,” said Lynn Chiche of SpayMart, a non-profit organization that has been running feral cat programs in New Orleans for over ten years. “It was a privilege and pleasure to provide this opportunity for education and networking among a wonderful, caring community,” added Diane Blankenburg, of Alley Cat Allies. “The sense at the end of the day was that this group was truly ’creating a brighter future’ for the feral cats of this community.” For more information about stray and feral cats visit www.alleycat.org, call 601.749.5084, or e-mail [email protected]. Alley Cat Allies is the national nonprofit clearinghouse for information on feral and stray cats. Supported by over 100,000 members nationwide, Alley Cat Allies has advocated Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), the most effective and humane method to reduce feral cat popu- lations, for over 15 years. FAB Vintage Collection Has Large Selection ig Easy Summer is in full swing and things are heating up at FAB - BFaubourg Marigny Art & Books at 600 Frenchmen Street, near Cafe Brazil and Snug Harbor and other neat Marigny neighbor- hood haunts. Take some time to peruse the FAB Vintage Collection of wonderful old magazines, books, newspapers and other publications. You can start with a few hundred classic male erotic infrastructure. And,” Corchis continued, “the magazines dating back to the 1970’s including local officials to develop the most reasonable what's hot ...from Main-10 opening of Beau Rivage on August 29 isn’t the Mandate, Nova Men, Drummer, Heat, and affordable housing solutions for its employ- end of MGM MIRAGE’s development in Biloxi. Honcho, Friction, Manshots, Crusin!, Gay ees. immediate, significant impact on the local We’ll continue our investment in the community is Beautiful, Salvage Male, Torso Interna- Just as MGM MIRAGE has played a large economy while simultaneously helping to revi- with additions like our spectacular Tom Fazio- tional, Inches, Nude Dudes, I.T., Banjee, role in Biloxi’s initial success, the company is talize Biloxi tourism as the premier resort des- designed golf course, Fallen Oak, set to open Jock, In Touch, Numbers, Bulk Male, Chris- committed in its efforts to rebuild and renew the tination on the Coast. November 6. Beau Rivage will continue its topher Street, Blueboy, Queen’s Quarterly, Gulf Coast. Beyond supporting the livelihood of “We’re anxious to open our doors for our legacy as a strong community leader and the Gay Blade, Playguy, Playgirl and many its employees and their families, the company customers and to get our employees back to crown jewel of the Mississippi Gulf Coast others. forecasts that gaming will be the catalyst for work,” said Bobby Baldwin, president and CEO gaming industry.” Vintage books such as Song of the Loon economic development in the region, spurring of Mirage Resorts, an operating division within For more information visit and other first editions are in the bookstore. The tax income and capital investments to benefit MGM MIRAGE. “With the opening of Beau Rivage, www.beaurivage.com. collection includes very rare early Tom Of Fin- we understand that we’re not just putting 3,800 gaming employees, the local community and the land action drawings in the unique Kake maga- people back to work, we’re helping to put 3,800 entire state. When Beau Rivage originally opened zines. And of equal interest to collectors are the families back on their feet. This is one step, of in 1999, gaming revenue increased by 35 per- Feline Forum Brings Local thirty-year-old pocket readers with titles like many to come, back to normalcy for our employ- cent over the previous year, and MGM MIRAGE Groups, National Experts, & Mr. Queen, Rough Riding Studs, Super ees and our community.” is determined in its endeavor to immediately Spur, Man-Stuff, Chamber of Homos, Gay Supporting Beau Rivage employees has impact the market once again. In the long-term, Animal Lovers Together Gang Up, Hitch Hike, Lay’em Straight, been the top priority for MGM MIRAGE. The the company will work aggressively to help the lley Cat Allies hosted The Feline Tattoo Master and Mostly Male. company committed to rehiring all people em- region achieve a more prosperous status than Forum 2006: Creating a Bright Fu- Also featured are copies of Screw - The ployed at Beau Rivage during Hurricane Katrina ever before. Ature for the Feral Cats of Louisiana Sex Review Newspaper from 1971. And you when it opens in August. Following Katrina, the George Corchis, president and COO of and Mississippi. Over 70 people, representa- will find 1990’s erotic story books like Guys, company retained its employees and provided Beau Rivage said, “We’re confident in the future tives of humane groups as well as concerned Country Boys and Gay Letters. Also in- full pay and benefits, as well as 401K matching of the Biloxi market and we believe the Missis- citizens, from across the state attended the full- cluded are magazines featuring top physique contributions for more than three months. MGM sippi Gulf Coast has the potential to become a day session at the Four Points Sheraton in photographers from studios such as Cham- MIRAGE also ensured employees and their top travel destination by 2010. As a region, we Metairie. pion, Galaxy, and Hussar. Old Falcon and families could receive medical care (without have significant opportunities for economic Speakers included Nathan Winograd, presi- Brentwood and Nova Studios film and video fees) in any community where they found advancement and overall growth, from the dent of No Kill Solutions in San Clemente, Cali- brochures are in the collection. shelter. Addressing current employee chal- airport expansion and additional hotel rooms, to fornia. Winograd, a nationally recognized ani- FAB is celebrating its 29th year as New lenges, MGM MIRAGE is working with state and an expanded condominium base and enhanced mal welfare expert, who shared strategies to Orleans only GLBTQ neighborhood bookstore. MAIN~12 of 56 • AmbushMag.COM • July 5-17, 2006 • The One & Only Official Southern Decadence Guide • SouthernDecadence.COM GayNewOrleans.COM • GayMardiGras.COM • GayAmerica.COM • GayEasterParade.COM • July 5-17, 2006 • AmbushMag.COM • MAIN~13 of 56 MAIN~14 of 56 • AmbushMag.COM • July 5-17, 2006 • The One & Only Official Southern Decadence Guide • SouthernDecadence.COM clubs & krewes by Douglas Minich, New Orleans E-mail: [email protected] ongratulations to the New Orleans Ball next year. I keep wondering if he knows Pride Committee for a successful something secret. Maybe we’ll get some infor- C“Pride Family Picnic”. The picnic mation soon. held June 25th was in Washington Square Park, We are also waiting information on Mr. a terrific venue for Pride. The Marigny location Louisiana Leather 2006 competition, usually provided easy parking and a much needed held over the Labor Day Weekend. As with all neighborhood setting to our celebration. Know- events these days, venues and details are ing some of the committee members, I know harder than ever to put in order. how much work went in to putting on even this The Cavaliers Motorcycle Club held their modified version of Pride. Let’s face it; nothing Traveling Bike Night at Cowpokes on June 24th. is simple in New Orleans these days. We had a great time and want to thank Lance I spoke with Board members Mina and Nan and his crew for all their hard work. Hopefully and they tell me that next year's celebration our special “Hurricane Vaccination Jell-O Shots” plans are already being discussed. I am sure will work and keep us all out of harms way this with board elections coming up, and officers season. being elected many changes will occur and I want to give a special thanks to Cavalier progress will be looming on the horizon. Michael D. for his support and putting up with me It was good to see the New Orleans Bear as well to Associate members Jim J. and George and Bear Trapper Social Club out in force with H. for their eager support in selling those special an information booth too. While members of Jell-O Shots. The Cavs next Bike night will be on many of the clubs were present at the picnic, Friday, July 21 at the Phoenix! For more on the I believe the Bears were the only ones with a Cavaliers rides, Bike nights and other events, booth. Sonny, Tibby, Danny and many others you can check their web site: were present showing their hirsute pride and www.cavaliersmc.com.
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