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This isn't your bargain bin buzz cut as each potential hire goes through three in­ That's because this locally (and queer) owned terviews and a technical try out that's why barbershop employs people who are really you can't get a better cut in town for the focused and adept at giving great haircuts, price. ($19!) tapers and fades to "smart men who want to look sharp." He's not knocking his swanky salon sisters and brothers, but Greg is passionate when it And speaking of sharp looking men, Greg comes to a man's mop and suggests that men Hund, the suave and sawy proprietor of Blue should stay away from salons with women- Star, opened this 9-chair shop two years ago based clienteles. "A man gets a much better on Polaris Parkway, and is pleased with his haircut from a person who cuts men's hair product. Though he didn't get his start in the full time," he explains. "Haircutting skills are styling game until a few years back, he does no different than golf skills - you have to hit a know a thing or two when it comes to brand­ lot of balls; you have to cut a lot of hair." ing. And while Greg doesn't cut too many heads of Greg grew up in the Akron area and after hair himself these days, he is the only one in graduating from Miami University (Go Red- the shop that does the classic straight razor hawks!) he headed to the Big Apple. After 23 shave that is becoming a lost art in the years in New York City and owning a couple of grooming world. (I'm totally picturing Herb franchises there, (Mailboxes, Etc. and Butter­ Ritts' iconic photo of Cindy Crawford and k.d. cup Bake Shop) Greg wanted to develop his lang, NOT Sweeny Todd.) It's something every own brand. After NYC, Greg moved to Austin, man should experience at least once; just Texas and decided that, "barbering looked plan ahead when you do. Greg is busiest fun" and got his license. Although he enjoyed doing shaves on Fridays and Saturdays (date Austin and its young, hip vibe, he realized he nights) so call before come (up to two hours) didn't want to start his personal brand there. and get yourself on his book. Now, if only I Instead, he moved back home to the Buckeye could get Greg to agree to straight razor my state, to our fair capital city, where the demo­ legs - that would be hot (Well, probably only graphic and economy were healthy. He envi­ for me.) sioned a new twist on the classic barbershop, and that's exactly what you get when you pa­ Don't worry urbanites, Greg's love for Colum­ tron the Blue Star. Sure the smells of lathers bus is not relegated to the North side sub­ and aftershave lotions are the same, but you urbs. He lives in Clintonville, and claims to j won't find Floyd from Mayberry trimming up fancy it as much as the Upper West Side - this anyone's sideburns. (An Andy Griffith Show is coming from the self-proclaimed #1 fan of reference? Really? How old AM I?) Instead, NYC. He also plans to sponsor a lesbian soft- j young, trendy professional stylists who know ball team next summer, which will probably their way around a set of clippers, service play out at Berliner on Greenlawn Ave. you in the slick white and blue tiled shop, as The Prince of Kansas, Blue Star's mounted Need to get your ears lowered? Walk-in and deer head mascot looks on. get the first available chair. Not that brave? Check out the Blue Star Barbershop website But why did Greg choose the Polaris area to read all the stylists' bios and come in and over the artsy gayborhood? 'There are like, request your favorite. When their chair opens 5,000 places to get your haircut in the Short up, you're next If you like to plan ahead, you North, Grandview, and German Village areas," can do call ahead barbering - up to two hours explains Greg. 'The north side of town is a lit­ prior - and get your name on the list It's a tle different" Hund decided upon the bustling Blue Star perk that gets you less time waiting Polaris Parkway Boulevard because he not and more time looking good. only wanted to open a high-volume, walk-in shop with ample free parking, but also to For a smooth shave or a classic cut, visit the Blue Star bring something unique to the area. And his Barbershop at 2144 Polaris Parkway, Columbus OH, idea was a good one. Since opening up in 43240, bluestarbarbershop.com, 614.547.0690.

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Perhaps you menting, and about to explode." - Fiona Wood (which can slow your metabolism and cause you And then you probably have a list of things you can live with coming home to a house that's not to pack on pounds), blood sugar imbalances are expected to do at work that you haven't done perfectly tidy. Perhaps you can ask for help on What would it be like to just be? What would it be (which not only cause hyperglycemia but also - or you have to search for a job. And then you that project or ask for an extension. Perhaps you like not to agonize about something left undone lead to sugar cravings which can also lead you to think about the balance in your checking account can skip one or two birthday parties or say no at work, the pile of unpaid bills on the table, the pack on the pounds), decreased bone density relative to the expected incoming bills. And if when someone asks you to volunteer for yet one state of your bank account, or the plight of the (which can lead to osteoporosis), decreased mus­ you're really on the ball, you might even take time more thing. Perhaps you can look at downsizing nation, the environment or the universe? What cle tissue, weakened immune system response, to worry about your retirement account. This list is so that you aren't constantly trying to make mir­ would it be like not to worry about navigating increased inflammatory problems such as fi­ probably driven by those rules you think you must acles happen with your paycheck. through complicated office politics, delicate so­ bromyalgia, slower wound healing, and increased live by to be an acceptable human being. Some of cial relationships or family troubles? What would abdominal fat (which can lead to heart attacks these are probably a little over the top. Rules like, Finally, at the end of the day, being present is the it be like to not to hear the ranting of a vicious and strokes). At the emotional level, chronic "Never leave the house in a mess," are probably best way to manage your stress. Most of the inner critic, shredding your psyche to pieces? stress can lead to anxiety, fear, anger, frustration fine in moderation, but taken to an extreme, you'll stress we are dealing with is focused on worries What would it be like to get enough sleep that you and depression. Chronic stress can also cause find it almost impossible to get out of the house about the future. Letting yourself be here now woke up feeling rested, refreshed and ready for people to withdraw, become indecisive or inflexi­ because you are so busy dusting, washing dishes lets the pressure out of that pickle jar- at least the day? In short, what would it be like to not be ble and/or irritable or aggressive. It can also lower and putting things away. Rules like, "Family al­ temporarily. Even if you are losing your house. stressed out? your libido and who wants that? ways comes first" also sound good. But what if Even if you and your partner are breaking up. you have six brothers and sisters who all have Even if your father is dying. Take a moment to Stress - that's what you feel when your fight or Chronic stress seems to be endemic to modem kids? If they live nearby, there might be a family tune into your breath. Feel it move through your flight motion shifts into gear. Some stress is life. We have too much to do and too little time to function requiring gifts or at least some potluck body. Better yet, take a walk in the woods or by good. It makes you more alert and energized so do it and we want to fit it all in. We constantly item every weekend - which can put a damper on the river or dig in your garden. Feel the ground that you perform better. Stressful situations can worry about work, finances, and relationships and your social life and make it difficult to get your beneath your feet and the breeze on your face. even be exhilarating because they cause any time we miss the mark, we hear the tyranni­ house cleaned. Likewise, expectations you put on Breathe in the scents of the season. Be in the dopamine, the feel good neurotransmitter, and cal voice of an angry inner critic. yourself to help out - whether it's volunteering for now. The lists will wait. Time in nature might not adrenaline and Cortisol, the energy boost hor­ your favorite charity or cause, or helping out change your finances or your relationship or your mones, to flood the body. This is why so many So what can we do about this? The simple answer friends in need can leave you feeling over­ father, but it will give you space to think about people think that it's fun to watch horror movies, is to relax, but this is challenge given the fact whelmed and burned out. In the meantime, the things differently and respond to them from a jump out of airplanes and/or have sex in risky sit­ that we have adrenaline and Cortisol racing milk doesn't just magically appear in your refrig­ more grounded place. And it will calm down uations. The catch is that stress is only useful if through our veins. A strenuous work out can help erator just because you went to your nephew's those angry pickles. it's short-lived. Chronic stress can leave you feel­ discharge some of the excess energy, but the big­ soccer game or helped your best friend move. 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New Leaf Columbus: Past, Present, Future by DA Steward One day we were having one of these conversations safe space to promote and support visibility. "There has been a lot of good done, but we still and I mentioned it would be nice to have a group have a lot to accomplish," Upchurch said. "I'd like In 2008 a group of friends and fellow activists that dealt with these issues." As someone who was born and raised in Central to not only just see one or two people of color in came together at the former James Club 88 on Long Ohio, I have seen the major impact New Leafs gen­ leadership roles at the various LGBT agencies, but Street, and over drinks and conversation started a But soon talking was no longer enough. Blackmon, eral existence has had on our community. As I've re­ I'd like us to be the majority. I'd like to build Colum­ movement. Riley, Upchurch and several others came together ported in this column many a time, we've seen bus Urban Pride and continue to build and support and launched what would become known as New drastic change in the visibility and mobilization of opening and affirming places of faith. But most im­ "We were all LGBT people of color and we were all Leaf, whose purpose was to "build and uplift LGBT people of color in Columbus just over the past portantly I'd like us to start doing more with em­ activists and organizers in some way, but we kept Columbus' LGBTQ people of color." According to its couple of years, and much of that is owed to the powering our youth. We need to begin training the seeing the same faces," said Erin Upchruch. "We website "New Leaf Columbus is an interactive, doors opened by New Leaf. next generation of leaders." kept asking, 'Where are we?' One of our major goals open and inclusive online community that wel­ early on was to bring the LGBT people of color com­ comes the participation of our allies," a mission of "The definition of diversity has expanded in Colum­ Personally, when it comes to the impact of New munity together." inclusion that's still carried out today. bus," said Riley, New Leaf President/CEO who's a Leaf, I think the founders are being modest. Many living legend in his own right in the realm of social shied away from giving New Leaf full credit for the And bring them together they did. "We named it New Leaf because we were turning activism. He's the former Executive Director of the visibility we see today, often saying true credit was over a 'new leaf in Columbus," said Upchurch, a Columbus AIDS Task Force (now AIDS Resource owed to the community for backing New Leaf as it It was from those early conversations that New Leaf longtime social worker and activist who runs the or­ Center Ohio) and is currently working with the has. But the truth is New Leaf made it O.K. for a Columbus (www.newleafcolumbus.ning.com) was ganization Diverse Strategies, responsible for ADAMH Board of Franklin County. young black gay kid just out of college to believe he bom, an unprecedented endeavor to bring together launching the HUE Leadership Summit, an annual could make a difference in a city where he mostly black and Latino LGBT individuals. seminar geared toward empowering LGBT youth of "We're now seeing new faces at the table," Up­ saw white gay influences. Now he's devoted his life color. 'The LGBT people of color community was church said. "LGBT organizations are now being to making that difference. A little empowerment This year New Leaf celebrates its 4 -year anniver­ dispersed and this was a brand new effort to bring held accountable for having people of color repre­ can make all the difference. sary and it can't be argued that since its inception that community together like never before." sented in their leadership. There are businesses like there have been dramatic leaps forward forthe Traxx that can thrive and new efforts like Columbus It's like President Obama often says, "It takes one LGBT people of color community in Columbus, Ohio. Facebook's membership had just gone from strictly Urban Pride and open and affirming churches like voice to change a room, one room to change a com­ The group went from a small online enterprise that college students to anyone with a computer, which the Goodlife Church." munity, and one community to change the direction mostly catered to African Americans to the defini­ sparked the interest of the small group of founders. of our nation." The LGBT POC community in Colum­ tive word on racial diversity within Central Ohio's "During the first Community Conversation we bus is on a precipice of real change. With endeav­ LGBT community, opening doors for a host of spin­ "The whole social media phase was still in its in­ hosted in 2010, there were many people who left ors like HUE Leadership and United Way's Project off businesses and organizations that serve the fancy and we were looking for something similar to there empowered," Riley said. "So many other proj­ Diversity and Pride Leadership and the AIDS Re­ needs of Columbus' growing LGBT people of color Facebook to connect gay people of color and their ects came from that meeting, like Maria Flewellen source Center Ohio's Greater Columbus Mpower­ population. allies," said Jacqueline Bryant, Columbus City and the Fellowship Family House," ment Center, we could become the city that other Schools Communications Manager and former Ex­ communities look towards for strategies to build in­ This month, in honor of New Leaf's milestone, I de­ ecutive Producer at NBC's Columbus affiliate Now that a solid foundation for a movement to­ clusion. And without New Leaf I'm not sure we'd be cided to chat with the people who made it possible, WCMH-1V. We launched New Leaf and looked at wards real change has been laid, New Leaf has its here. to get their views on the organization's past, pres­ ways to connect our community as well as various sights set much higher. ent and future. platforms to bring in profits to help sustain the "I think one of the greatest things New Leaf did platform." "My question for the next five years is 'How do we when it started was to re-energize the LGBT people "New Leaf was 'born' in James Club," said James increase our reach?'" Riley said. "When I first of color community and I'd like to see that con­ Blackmon, former owner of James Club 88 who now New Leaf's online social network now has more started New Leaf I was told that this would be a tinue," Riley said. "New Leaf is not about Aaron's travels the world performing for Holland America than 300 members, but its online presence has be­ great organization for the entire state, but I shied agenda, I've always said I will support whatever the cruise line. "Aaron Riley used to stop by often after come a small part of its overall impact. The group away from that idea because we were so new. Now I community decides it wants to accomplish. I want work, and we would have conversations about gay hosts several events throughout the year that bring think it's time, I think we're ready to start talking it to grow. I don't want New Leaf to ever stop with and black/gay affairs in Columbus and in the US. together LGBT people of color in mass, offering a about statewide initiatives." me."

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Lesbian Conversion on WNCI: The Fun Never Starts by Mickey Weems asked me to help her to resolve the issue and at all to why anyone would be offended. The point have it taken off air. She and I both wrote letters Morning Zoo personnel believed, at least initially, of my call was to make people aware of Caple­ Morning radio shows everywhere try to outdo each and encouraged others to do so via Facebook [to that Lesbian conversion is okay as long as it is ton's extreme homophobia, and what I got was a other with pranks and gimmicks designed to see the letters, go to http^/www.stonewallcolum- presented as a gag with a teachable moment at whole lot of nothing. make the daily commute to work a little less te­ bus.org/archives/1889]. I believe hundreds of its wild and wacky conclusion ("Hot Lesbians dious. But sometimes their efforts to be edgy folks joined in to help end the story. blah blah blah! But remember: you cannot con­ Here is the apology from the WNCI Facebook cross the line. vert people from their sexual orientation"). Karla (September 28): "Stonewall Columbus was very concerned about was not having it. "I think that the Zoo often does Such was the result of a September stunt by the message that this story was sending to young contests and radio stories that are in the genre I is aware of the complaint regarding the re­ Straight male DJ Jimmy Jam of the WNCI 97.9 people. We felt it gave license to bullies in schools [of shock-humor], but the LGBT community did cent program that aired Thursday morning on our Morning Zoo radio show when he offered to con­ across Ohio to try and convert people instead of not want to be included in this radio format," she morning show. We understand your concerns, it vert a hot Lesbian into a Straight woman. On face understanding sexual orientation and celebrating said. "There are really many ways to teach and was unacceptable and insensitive, and we apolo­ value, the gimmick had all the right qualities: diversity. Also, for those people who only tuned in we find this method offensive." gize to anyone we offended, that was never our sex, a controversial topic, and enough spice to the one day, they were given the impression that intentions. WNCI support the gay community and piss some people off, thus get people's attention if they were an LGBT person that this was not Karla said the issue was resolved in favor of our again, we are so sorry to anyone we offended. in hopes to keep WNCI listeners titillated enough good and that it needed to be fixed or changed in community: "WNCI apologized on air and in writ­ to stay tuned in. some way. This is absolutely the wrong message. ing." When asked if there where any signs of harm against members of our community due to the What Jimmy Jam did not take into account were "But it was all in good fun, or so claimed \ But do Jimmy Jam and the WNCI staff really get Morning Zoo stunt, Karla said, "We really are not the repercussions of the prank on the lives of real operations manager Michael McCoy. 'Nobody on it? There is always the chance that unwitting of­ aware of any repercussions because it was re­ people. Two of the LGBT community's staunchest the show thinks that Jimmy can 'turn' a lesbian fenders like the Morning Zoo DJs would resent solved pretty quickly with our online outreach and defenders, Karla Rotham and Mary Jo Kilroy, let 'straight',' he said, and went on further to say the being called out, that Karla and Mary Jo would be our letter writing campaign." WNCI know that there was indeed a problem. stunt was designed in the end to be 'instructional stereotyped as "angry Lesbians" who overreact to and educational... What will end up happening what was merely a joke. Did Morning Zoo personnel truly get their act to­ Karla was out of town at the time, but she heard is that Jimmy will be embarrassed by his efforts gether, or was their apology only as genuine as about it from Mary Jo. Here is Karla's description and the lesson that will be forwarded through the I recently had that happen to me when I heard a their stunt was funny? To its credit, WNCI has not of what happened: story is exactly what you think it would be: you college radio program play a Gay-hate song by removed a ton of posts on their Facebook page can't change who a person is and that you need Capleton, a homophobic Jamaican artist who criticizing the station for the stunt. "Mary Jo was listening to the radio one morning to accept them as they are. The idea was from a calls for LGBT people to be beaten, shot and and heard a story on WNCI that disturbed her. The news story that is all over the place today [a fa­ burned. The young DJ laughed when I called in Let us hope that the DJs forthe morning commute Morning Zoo team was trying to "fix up" one of ther in Hong Kong seeking a man to marry his about it, possibly as a nervous reaction. A few were sincere in their apology, and that they made the male radio personalities on a date with a Lesbian daughter]. The joke in this bit is not on minutes later, she apologized on the air but never it a point to let their listeners know without a "hot" lesbian to see if he could convert her into a the lesbian or the GLBT community, it's on said why. It was one of those generic "I'm sorry if I doubt that the Hot Lesbian Conversion gimmick straight person. MJ was offended by this and Jimmy.'" offended anyone" statements, with no reference was not what they thought it would be.

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Some people are taking other measures to tion of these treatments, depending on their Traditionally more willing to visit health care "treating the whole person as an energetic sys­ ward against sickness, and the trend has been training and the patient's needs. providers, women with more access to informa­ tem" and individualizing treatments for each growing in the last few years. To what do I refer, tion are also willing to try alternative treat­ patient rather than a standard massage or you ask? Well, reader, I am referring to holistic The focus of integrative medicine is on a ments; these ladies know how to pamper acupuncture session. and integrative medicine, alternative ap­ healthy overall lifestyle; a typical consultation themselves with massages and meditation. proaches to wellness and lifestyle. begins with an assessment of the patient's Conversely, young adults are the least likely to There's also the more traditional route of med­ habits and habitat. Trouble-shooting target participate, as they are the smallest demo­ ical school, followed by a specialization in a The National Center for Complementary and Al­ areas of behavior and developing healthier graphic to visit any type of medical provider. I specific area of holistic health. Dr. Brian ternative Medicine recently found that 36 per­ habits is the first step; treatments such as mas­ would like to think I'm doing my small part in Beesley is a doctor of osteopathic medicine, cent of American adults use holistic medicine of sage and acupuncture are secondary and treat promoting health in those whippersnappers by which means that in addition to his medical one type or another. When including use of vita­ the symptom rather than address the cause. highlighting the variety of treatment options school training, he has "training in osteopathic mins or prayer for health reasons, the number Don't worry, if you just want to try a treatment, available; holistic is so in right now, kids. manipulative treatment... a form of manual increases to 62 percent Granted, many of the you don't have to undergo a lifestyle audit and medicine that is used to diagnose, treat, and people that fall under these categories might fill out stacks of homework quiz sheets. Pa­ And for the skeptics out there, an important prevent illness or injury." not consider themselves to be using holistic tients can go to a practitioner looking for a spe­ thing about integrative medicine to remember practices or even know what that means, but cific treatment right off the bat; in fact is that these doctors have still undergone the Dr. Beesley's patients undergo osteopathic ma­ even so, that's a fair amount of non-traditional acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic are same medical training as any other specialist; nipulative treatment when looking for "a reduc­ healing going on. And this trend is growing. the three most popular holistic practices. all doctors at the CIM have gone through the tion in pain levels, increased active and passive standard medical credentialing process, and all range of motion, and overall improved function Not being amongst these percentages, I had lit­ As I mentioned before, these practices don't re­ of them hold faculty appointments at OSU. of the system," when a traditional medical ap­ tle exposure to this branch of healthcare other place a trip to your primary care provider, proach isn't sufficient. He went on to say that than the buzzword basics that have permeated therefore, no yoga to cure that broken clavicle. Where do you sign up? Typically, clients are re­ some doctors "have further specialized their society: yoga, herbal supplements, acupunc­ Integrative medicine joins the two health sys­ ferred to the CIM through their primary health manipulative skills" and will sometimes receive ture, tantric sex. Sexual healing being the most tems as an overall treatment plan. So you could care provider; most physicians should know of referrals from physicians, chiropractors, or enlightened of medical practices. All of these end up with a prescription to treat your chronic the center, as there is a "great word of mouth other doctors of osteopathic medicine for their healing hands. treatments (except for the sex) fall under the joint pain with monthly massage sessions and a network" across the Central Ohio area. Walk- category of holistic medicine, while integrative regimen of exercises to do at home, maybe ac­ ins are welcome, too, while the center contin­ medicine is the combination of holistic prac­ companied to Sweating to the Oldies. ues to grow its client base and spreads its That's holistic medicine in a nutshell: easily ac­ tices with Western medicine. The overall goal of message of complimentary healing. cessible, designed to suit your individual needs, integrative medicine is to create a balanced ap­ In researching holistic health, I discovered the big new thing in health care. I say to all the proach between holistic and traditional medi­ that Columbus hosts one of the most cutting Or would you rather get more hands on with young and healthy people out there who scoff at cine, which fully addresses an individual's edge centers for integrative medicine in the treatment? In addition to the CIM, Columbus visiting the doctor: there is another way. And I overall wellness. Holistic practices don't seek to country. OSU's Center for Integrative Medicine hosts the American Institute of Alternative Med­ say to the rest of you, you're not young and replace primary care but rather compliment it (CIM) has a "pretty big reputation" across the icine (AIAM), an accredited school with a cur­ healthy, so you had better visit a holistic practi­ with additional treatments. country, said Dr. Kathi Kemper, Director of the riculum of massage, acupuncture, medical tioner as soon as possible. Girl, you're not look­ CIM. It is one of the first centers developed, assisting and nursing. Started by Helen Yee and ing too good. So, where to start when looking for the treat­ and already there are plans to increase its partner Diane Sater in 1994, the AIAM has gone ment that's right for you? There are several scope and staff. The CIM works to provide "a through several changes throughout the years; You can learn more about the CIM by calling them at focus areas within the umbrella of integrative diverse range of healthcare services and edu­ what started as a massage therapy clinic grew 614.293.9777, visiting the website at medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/healthcare services/int medicine, the main ones being whole medical cation not often found in traditional Western to an educational institution that not only inte­ grates Occidental and Oriental medicines, but egrative medicine or on FaceBook by searching for 'OSU systems, biologically-based practices, manipu­ medical centers, while closely integrating all Center for Integrative Medicine.' More information on the boasts one of the only holistic nursing programs lative and energy-based practices, and energy facets of care into a comprehensive plan for AIAM can be found at www.aiam.edu. For more information in the country. medicine. 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Colette began as had people come in nen/ous of the needles, but the meridians. Cynthia Hartline at Enchanted Ele­ cine has been practiced and perfected by the Chi­ a message therapist, a service she still offers, but they do well with it, as the needles are much ments said that her clients will use EFT to control nese for centuries, and is the reason why after being an acupuncture patient for many years smaller then those used in a doctor's office. Major­ diet, stop smoking or release pain. The treatment Columbus based acupuncturist Colette Haley with and experiencing its benefits, decided to expand ity of her patients even fall asleep during the treat­ of EFT is also something that can be done daily, or CMH Acupuncture says there is nothing alternative the treatment she could provide for her patients. "I ment; they find it to be so relaxing. as often as necessary, by a client once they are about it. "Acupuncture has been around almost wanted to do more to help people," said Colette. taught the process. 5,000 years. That's why when they call it alterna­ She does suggest that clients coming to her for tive medicine I chuckle, because it has been here Part of Colette's acupuncture education was done chronic issues make the commitment to at least "They can come in and we'll do it for them or they way longer then western medicine," said Colette. in China for a month through an internship pro­ five treatments to ensure a better result. "The can take classes here and we will show them how gram with The Beijing Integrated Hospital of West­ longer you've had it [the ailment] the longer it [the to do it," said Cynthia. The treatment can be done The theory and practice behind acupuncture is ern Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. treatment] is going to take," said Colette. in less then three minutes, and starts by messag­ much different than any of the western medicine She said that the treatment is so popular and ing a gland on the chest and stating the affirma­ that majority of us are used to. The Chinese cre­ common in China, that each doctor would see al­ Aside from just traditional acupuncture, Colette tion, such as "Even though I have this headache, I ated this treatment based on the idea of meridians most 100 patients before noon. "They treat every­ also uses a "cupping" technique to treat some pa­ deeply and completely accept myself." The next that run through out the body, and connect to each thing with it over there," said Colette. tients, the majority of those with lower back pain. step is the light tapping sequence while holding on organ with an energy flow, or "chi." A variety of is­ Cupping works by taking a cotton ball soaked in to this affirmation statement. The tapping points sues can cause the energy in the body to come un­ Patients will come to Colette for a wide variety of rubbing alcohol and lighting it on fire, and then are around the face, by the eyebrows, the eyes, balanced and this affects the flow of chi in the issues including pain, infertility, digestive prob­ placing it in the cup to create suction. The ball is under nose and on the chin. There are other points meridians, either due to a blockage or a deficiency. lems, sleep issues, anxiety and depression. She then removed and the cup is placed on the pa­ that can be tapped for treatment through out the Colette compared this to a traffic jam on the high­ has also treated patients for struggling with tient's back. This treatment works to move stag­ body, for example on the rib cage and the hand or way due to an accident or a blockage in a river. weight loss or trying to quit smoking. "(Acupunc­ nate chi in the body through the suction in the cup. arm. Cynthia said the results are immediate. When the flow isn't occurring properly, issues in ture) helps physical and emotional issues," said the body arise, either physically or emotionally. Colette. Each issue requires a different treatment, Colette also offers group acupuncture sessions. "EFT gives you something that you can take with "This is more of a deeper level, an energetic level, meaning placement of needles and the number of These can be done in her office, or in past have you through your day that is practical, said Cyn­ trying to bring the body back to balance," said Co­ needles used. She also stressed that there is no been hosted in a home as a "Tranquil-a-Tea" Time thia. Enchanted Elements offer classes on EFT for lette. specific treatment to tackle each issue, every pa­ parties, for people that are curious about acupunc­ $25, or individual sessions starting at $50 for a tient is treated as an individual with a body that ture. At these sessions, Colette will explain the half hour and $75 for an hour. Acupuncture treats these issues by placing very reacts in its own way. practice of acupuncture and answer any ques­ small, "sterilized, single use disposable" needles tions. She will then use a five-needle technique to Interested in trying acupuncture? Contact Colette Haley at CMH in the body at specific points on the meridian lines Colette begins each session by getting an entire calm and relax where all of the needles are placed Acupuncture at 614.654.0654 or [email protected]. The first session is $90, and to address the specific issue a patient is having. health history from a patient. She then will ask in the ear on each of the guests. "It is a great way to introduce people to it," said Colette. The ses­ $70 for every treatment after that. She also offers packages of There are close to 400 actual named points in the what issues you are having, and check the tongue 10 sessions for $600. For EFT, contact Cynthia Hartline at En­ sions are $20 per person. body. "We just know the needles and the combina­ and pulse because these mirror what is occurring chanted Elements al 614.437.2642 or readings@enchant- tion of where we put them affect the chi and blood in the meridians. All of this information allows Co­ edelements.com. flow of the body," said Colette. lette how to decide placement of the needles and Acupuncture isn't the only healing treatment that

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Reach Out 8 Touch: Reiki vs Massage by Ayana Wilson resolved issue, some pain or burden in the puts it, "There's a level of commitment you tries one, he or she is usually willing to try an­ solar plexus, or stomach region. A reiki special­ have to have, and you have to be ready for it. other. Stanforth has admitted to trying We all, at some point or another, have received ist would be able to diagnose what is mis­ Not everyone is ready. You have to know it's acupuncture, and Grenet regularly has other a massage. Whether from a professional or the aligned internally, and right the path. your calling, and you have to have passion for holistic devotees do readings on her. It's not as well-intentioned rubbings of a significant other, it." Reiki practitioners can study anywhere taboo as once thought, and as curiosity grows, massages feel good. When another person lays Fabienne Grenet is one such local consultant from a few months to years, depending on the so does the potential for expansion. According his or her hands on our bodies, it stimulates, and she recommends thinking of reiki working maturity of the individual. This is because reiki to The Huffington Post, some 83% of cancer revives, refreshes. Essentially, this is why lots of like a stretch. "When you stretch, you stretch requires the student to be open to receive the patients have tried at least one alternative, also people get massages; they seek rejuvenation of to work one part, but then you find that you feel input and energy of the world around us. The called complementary, treatment during the the muscles, and as Jay Stanforth, a licensed it elsewhere, that stretch. That is how reiki term "reiki" literally means "universal energy" course of their disease. Indeed, the term "inte­ massage therapist in the city of Columbus will works. You never know sometimes where you and so practitioners are mediums of sort, there grative medicine" is one that was developed attest, "It gets fresh blood flowing.. .really it really need a stretch." The physical act of to interpret and channel the healing power that because of the conjunction between traditional just feels good." But there are those who make touching is not necessary for a reiki treatment already exists all around us every day. and new-age care, and is one most holistic massage therapy a part of their daily lives, a to work the way it is with massage therapy, but specialists hope to see more of in the future. necessary course of continuous treatment that both require the finesse of a professional in Massage therapists, conversely, are trained Already a community which lives by the pay-it- is as essential as vitamins and yearly doctor order to be correctly performed. and licensed. The healing they offer comes forward attitude, practitioners of reiki and visits. Massage therapy is deeply steeped in from a direct laying of the hands on the body, massage, like Grenet and Stanforth, simply healing and the curative properties of using the Both massage and reiki best work when where the fingers and palms work out any want to continue to help people, and as many of hands as instruments of rejuvenation. The adopted as part of a schedule. Sure, you can go physical blockages or pain the individual is ex­ them as they can. practice itself was developed in the 1800s and to the hairdresser once for a haircut, but if you periencing. There's rarely a spiritual or emo­ popularized by John Harvey Kellogg in the want to maintain the shape and beauty of the tional component to massage, as it's based Holistic customs ameliorate the lives of millions 1920s. Kellogg believed that illnesses could be style, you have to go back regularly. So too with firmly in corporeal stimulation in order to every day. Massage therapy and reiki are but cured through muscle manipulation, and it is a holistic lifestyle, where the goal is to achieve achieve a cure. In fact, according to Stanforth, two of the several remedies alternative medi­ this idea of healing through touch that is the complete balance - mind, body and spirit - and many clients he sees who have made massage cine has to offer. It continues to grow in popu­ foundation for massage therapy and other ho­ have that balance be a lifelong experience. a part of their regular lives are "health-con­ larity as more and more of us become attuned listic treatments, like reiki. Massage therapy and reiki can relieve pain, aid scious,fit, [and ] think about diet" They are pri­ to our bodies, how they work, and what they in speeding up recovery time, boost the auto marily interested in keeping their bodies in need. Holistic practices have become so preva­ Based on ancient Japanese traditions, reiki immune system, and enhance metabolism. The peak conditions, not necessarily their spirits. lent because they stimulate the body to heal it­ practitioners also seek to heal. Reiki is built on long-term advantages of integrating holistic And so the techniques massage professionals self - and that kind of healing lasts. When we the principles of the seven chakras, and seeks practices into your lifestyle have even been perform are stroking, tapping and palpitation, are in touch with ourselves and our environ­ to cure sufferers of physical, spiritual, and linked to prolonged life. Quality of life is really not the interpretation of energy as is called for ments, we achieve peace, happiness, and a sometimes even emotional ailments. Not to be the goal for both callings, even when the call­ in reiki. healthy life. The old saying still holds true here: confused with reflexology, reiki works by the ings are varied. if you can believe it, you can achieve it. Any­ practitioner reading individual auras and ener­ This is not to say that there isn't a healthy over­ thing the mind believes the body can do, it can, gies in order to help unblock or repair what is Grenet believes that reiki is a life mission; one lap. As holistic medicines, treatments and pro­ if it is strong enough, has enough faith, and the damaged. So, for instance, a person who seeks has to be enthusiastic about the craft, open- cedures become more comfortable with the right guide along the way. to lose weight may in fact be holding some un­ minded, and willing when reiki calls. As she general public, often times, when someone

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by Emily Kreuz of emergency services at a large institution in technique that's ineffective, or the match. If it's EK: Do you think treatment makes a difference? Kentucky. Unsatisfied with the treatment of the the technique, I'll try a different approach. And KE: [with genuine enthusiasm] Yes. When I look It's 2012. We have a black president, an Indian patients, she decided to venture out on her if it's me, I won't take offense. I'm here to help, at my work with someone who is struggling with governor of Louisiana, a powerful gay CEO of own, and become an independent counselor. and I want that to show. Even if it means help­ substance abuse, for instance, someone who Apple Inc., and dozens of strong female cabinet ing them find another counselor. was suffering, in denial, continuing to abuse, members. Our culture has certainly come a "I really wanted to create a non-hostile envi­ with deteriorating health, and then watching long way since the Civil Rights movement in the ronment where people can come and feel com­ Specifically speaking, some techniques I have them come into recovery, watching someone 1950s and '60s. On the surface, it appears that fortable, not as a number in a waiting room." found to be effective in the past are MDMR, come into being, it's a recognition, that what I we as a nation have developed a more socially Kris describes her office as a soothing, peace­ hypnotherapy, existential therapy and cognitive do is not unlike what a midwife does - bring a acceptable mindset. ful place of comfort "Working in an institution restructuring. In every situation, however, I try child into being - and that is a wonderful thing." with about 20 other counselors, was difficult to to view the world through their eyes. It helps to However, over the recent years, we have seen make people who came to see us feel as peo­ make yourself as a tool for them much more EK: How do you advertise your services as LGBT major backlash towards the LGBT community ple and not as numbers for statistics." Kris re­ effective. When you act as a second party in Wendy? and their denied right to marriage. Statistically calls, "I used to work with Vietnam vets and the process of their self-improvement it re­ KE: I put ads in LGBT publications; I organize speaking, suicide is the leading cause of death rape survivors as the director of emergency flects positively on their self-esteem. It gives sports teams and word of mouth. It helps to among gay youth, with 30% of all reported teen services in Kentucky. The staff there wanted to them the understanding that they are in control come out to them myself, because in our ses­ suicides each year are committed by gay and categorize patients like diagnostic disorders of the change that occurs in their life. sions, they share intimate details of their life-so lesbian youth. Who can someone turn to in a than as individuals struggling with issues. With in turn, I will share one from mine. It estab­ time of need? Many would consider therapy, but me, they get a very clear idea that my interest EK: What do you say to people who insist that lishes an open, relationship bond up front. there are still those who believe that homosex­ lies in helping them flourish, not to just exist" being gay is a mental disorder? uality is a mental illness. Who can you trust? KE: There really isn't a whole lot of that per­ EK How do you feel society can show accept­ Experts recommend a counselor or therapist She went on, "I wanted to provide people with spective today, like there was 30 years ago. I've ance of others? with similar beliefs to yours, in order to receive relational, spiritual, mental and physical train­ seen a lot of people come in who have been KE: One of my favorite quotes is from Ghandi: the full benefits the therapeutic sessions bring. ing/ so to speak, to help guide them through traumatized by a former therapist with their "Be the change you wish to see in the world." their journey of metamorphosis. This technique blatant ignorance in treatment Some thera­ I was lucky enough to find one, personable is called, psycho-spiritual. My job is so reward­ pists treat people who identify themselves as I attended the Gay Pride Parade this year, and counselor who provides her patients with an of­ ing. If I am able to be a part of someone's tran­ gay, as a mental disorder - something behav­ there happened to be a lot of picketers who fice type setting in the hospitable ambiance of sition or change in life, it makes me feel like I ioral that can be changed. This type of ap­ showed up, opposing the parade. The support­ grandma's house. am doing what life is about-helping others." proach to treat someone initially suffering from ers of the parade reacted most unconvention­ depression or anxiety is completely ineffective ally. Instead of reciprocating the hostility, they Kris Elliot co-owner of Center Point Counseling Emily Kreuz: In counseling, what type of tech­ and irrelevant A person's sexuality is not be­ began blowing them kisses, and shouting words Associates, has been serving the LGBT commu­ nique works best with your dents? havioral, and therefore cannot be changed. of love and praise. It was the greatest thing I nity for over 30 years. Kris Elliot There isn't a 'best 'or a 'one size fits What started out as depression from being os­ had ever experienced in my life. The amount of Kris began studying to become a teacher, when all' technique. The techniques I utilize are spe­ tracized for being gay, turns into trauma from love the parade goers had for the people dis­ a guidance counselor encouraged her to pur­ cific to each situation. Overall, I have a very di­ being shamed for something they have no con­ playing their hatred was so moving. From that sue psychology. "She said I had a natural rect approach to my techniques. I'm very up trol over. It's a very sad thing to see. experience, I took away that the best way to knack for it," Kris states, matter-of-factjy. Kris front with things I share with my clients. I want show acceptance, is with love. then studied at Duquesne University for her them to feel comfortable sharing their thoughts What is the typical diagnosis for someone iden­ Masters in Psychology. and opinions with me. If they don't think that tifying as gay? Centi erjoint Counseling Associates is located at 6797 High what we've been trying has worked, I want to EK: Depression and anxiety. Which is a common St Worthington, OH 43085. To make an appointment call 614.846.0305. Eor a number of years, Kris worked as director know. From there, we can determine if it's the diagnosis in general among most people.

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Practice saying GOLUlMUUS oullookcolumbus.com Have somelhing lo say about any of our features? Email us at [email protected] nov2Qi2 by Erin McCalla live in a cave to reach this level of awareness. Carta feature insists that yoga can be effective for anyone, even if Gomukhasana. Padmasana, Balasana, Utkatasana, you have a busy schedule full of stressors that block • Anjaneyasana and Adho Mukha Svanasana. No, this is your chakras. It's "yoga for the householder" - yoga not some sort of hypnotic Sanskrit chant. You proba­ you can practice while still living your life. As a yogi, bly know these terms as Cow Face, Lotus, Child's, she doesn't spend her life in a downward facing dog, Chair, Low Lunge, and Downward-Facing Dog poses, she has a social life, a wife and a home and therefore respectively. And Carla Fox-Duelley is just the yogi to on average, practices Kundalini once a week from instruct you in them. another instructor in class, and two to three times a week at home where sometimes her wife Jenny will A practitioner of Kundalini yoga, Carla has been join her. teaching for four years, and she started her yogic path by way of fate or "destiny." She explains, "I al­ Everyone has different expectations, goals and flexi­ ways thought I should be really into yoga, but nothing bility levels when they start yoga, but Carla explains really clicked until I went to a Kundalini retreat on my that it's important to let go of your ego and not com­ birthday four years ago. Something just clicked. I felt pare yourself to others in the room. "Not everyone's something shift the first time I did it. But every path body is capable of doing the same stuff." But Carla is is different." adamant that anyone can do yoga, even if you are wheelchair bound. She even has students who are in Kundalini, sometimes called "the yoga of aware­ the 60s with Multiple Sclerosis. ness" is based on lifting your consciousness with a lot of meditation, visualization and breathing work. There are many medical benefits to practicing yoga, Through the poses, coupled with the meditation, one like strengthening muscles, balancing the glandular can gain access to the infinite energy that's inside all system and sympathetic and parasympathetic nerv­ of us. In Kundalini, there are exercises that work on ous systems and gaining flexibility. And with all the the body's seven chakras. Sometimes some or all of focus on breathing, it also can help the respiratory our chakras, from our tailbone to our crown, can be and circulatory systems. blocked. Carla also expounds on the psychological and spiri­ Not familiar with the seven chakras? Here's a brief tual health benefits and believes that mental a"J and very basic breakdown: (And they are the colors physical health are interrelated. "When I started, I of the rainbow-how gay!) dropped a lot of anxiety, and was able to process my stress in a different way. I learned that the ease of Red: The Root Chakra (Muladhara) is located at base relaxation, and personally, I dropped weight after I 4^ of your spine. This is your "basic instincts," security started." and survival chakra. There are over 20 different types of yoga, and Kun­ Orange: The Sacral Chakra (Swadhisthana) is located dalini is sometimes criticized as the yoga that will near the sexual organs and is your sexuality and sex­ "make you go crazy," and Carla laughs at this as­ ual hormones chakra. sessment. "I practice the Yogi Bhajan style of Kun­ dalini, who brought it to the west. There is a Yellow: The Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) - Is lo­ codification and structure to use without overwhelm­ cated at your, you guessed it - your solar plexus, and ing the senses and the mind." is your digestive systems chakra. If you have taken a yoga class before, your instructor Green: The Heart Chakra (Anahata) - is located in might have come over to you to adjust your hips or your chest and it's your "well-being" and emotions shoulders to achieve better flexibility. In Kundalini, chakra. instructors don't touch their students. Carla explains, "When people are working on their energy flow, they Blue: The Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) - is located at are vulnerable and it's not the time to enter their your throat and it is your communication chakra. aura." She will verbally cue during poses, and only in very special circumstances will she enter place a Purple: The Brow Chakra (Ajna) - is located at your helping hand. "I only do this if someone is doing forehead or where your "third eye" would be and if s something that is really harmful to them, because your intuition chakra. health and safety is always my primary concern."

Pink: The Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) - is located at As well as Kundalini, Carla also teaches pre-natal the crown of your head or even somewhat above. yoga, and yoga for senior citizens. She says, "The This is considered to be your chakra of pure con­ beautiful thing about yoga, find something that can sciousness. work for everyone."

When these Chakras are unblocked, one's con- Want to take a Kundalini class from Carla? Visit her at the Center on ondays a 7:30p at 3408 ndi ola Ave Colum sciousness is lifted. "It's a sacred technology where ***5J! " I u J ™ T - ,. n »t o i bus, OH 43214, at Breathing Space Yoga in New Albany on Tues- energetlC centers Can flOW, SaysCaila. days at 11 a at 6576 New Albany Condit Rd. New Albany. Ohio 43054 and at Equavita in Grandview (times vary.) For more infor- You don't need to run Off from the outside world and nation, you can email her at [email protected].

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I asked her if I were to con­ rice, and moss green-colored drinks, which is many, holistic dieting is about making a lifestyle ploys the food we've eaten, is key to the success sider a holistic diet to reduce, and eventually what I initially imagined when I first heard the choice that goes beyond the food on the plate, of a holistic diet. Most holistic nutritionists rec­ eliminate my constant anxiety, given my provi­ expression. I wondered if a meat-loving, scotch and considers all facets of the daily experience. ommend steering clear of cold foods and bever­ sions, what would my meals look like. She said devotee could ever be satisfied with such a Stress levels, exercise, and alcohol-consump­ ages because the cold hinders the speed of it's not that simple. See, you should never begin lifestyle choice. Much to my surprise, I found tion are just as important as the food consumed digestion, which can affect the food's advan­ a holistic diet without seeing a professional. that holistic nutrition is not only more diverse because, as Lily puts it, "Healthy is about more tages. The way food affects our system is di­ Much like with any diet, because there are re­ than I had previously thought but that the bene­ than just all the body parts doing what it's sup­ rectly related to how it makes us feel, whether strictions on what can and cannot be consumed, fits of such diets do more than feed the body; it posed to do; it's about making sure it's happy to calm, excited, or energized. Warm foods make it is important to ensure that all necessary nutri­ nourishes the spirit. do it, and it understands why it's doing it." De­ us feel warm, so when we ingest foods that are ents are accounted for in some fashion. Per­ spite sounding a bit lofty, holistic diets are about already at our own body's temperature, our body sonal rates of food absorption, levels of activity, Firstly, a holistic diet is one that is designed to the complete person, and establishing a rela­ warms up to it (pun very much intended) more health conditions and family history, even taste treat both the body and the mind. As with most tionship between food and the individual thafs easily. preferences all vary from person to person, and holistic practices, the goal is to bring balance. A wholly beneficial. have to considered when designing a plan that person's happiness, or in this case, well-being, Holistic dieting is best described as a journey to would work. If any diet is to have a chance to depends on all systems working in harmony: As you can imagine, a holistic diet is based pri­ well-being; it is about weighing and evaluating thrive, it must be one that can be enjoyed, and physical body, emotional heart, mental head, marily on natural foods. Fruits and vegetables, adequacy, stability, and moderation in our lives so the job of the holistic nutritionist is to work and universal spirit. Lily Dempsey is a friend of whole grain, and teas are essential, but this in order to achieve personal balance and inner with the individual to devise a plan that succeeds mine from college who got into holistic nutrition doesn't mean you have to become a vegetarian concord. I asked Lily if this was a feasible and on all levels, not just the physical. when her mother tried alternative dieting after or vegan to enjoy the practice. Many diets also doable life plan for an urbanite who may not al­ being diagnosed with cancer. According to her, include chicken and fish, freshly prepared, and ways have access to, or the income to afford or­ Alternative dieting is not a new fad, but it is one "holistic diets can work because they treat the view animal protein as absolutely necessary to ganic foods. She admitted that there would be that is enjoying a bit of resurgence as our nation cause of a condition, not its symptoms.. .We try achieve and maintain a healthy balance. The some difficulties, but for those who were serious focuses on eradicating obesity and healthier to get to the heart of what caused the problem, trick is to avoid processed and pre-prepared about such a commitment, there's always a way: lifestyle options. Once thought of as "hippie liv­ and eliminate that, so that harmony can be re­ foods that contain foreign and artificial ingredi­ "Big chain supermarkets have organic produce ing," holistic practices and foods are now being stored to the body." The food we eat is only a ents that work against a body's accord, not with readily available, and farmer's markets flourish embraced because of its focus on cleanliness of small part of the equation; how we eat the foods, it. To that end, there are many different types of in urban settings. There's really no excuse - but the body, the mind and the spirit. It has the in what amounts, and how we actually feel about holistic diets you could adopt - a vegan one, you have to want to do it. It makes no sense fol­ power to force our generation to take stock of, the food we're eating, all impact the success of where there is a strict adherence to plant-based lowing the food plan if the heart isn't into it. It and responsibility for, our own healthy futures. a holistic diet. In this way, the changes we expe­ foods, or food-combining, eating like-types of won't be beneficial then because you'll be un­ Even though we've all been told that "diet" is a rience in our health are not temporary, but en­ foods together in order to maximize digestion. happy and if you're unhappy, it goes against the bad word, not all diets are bad diets - even the during transformations that continue to affect us You could even try a holistic diet based on your whole reason for doing it in the first place, which ones that frown upon bacon. throughout the course of our lives. blood type, where the foods you eat are based is to have a true, overall sense of well-being."

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And I'm not just talking about your (that's a goatee) and #5) Conduct yourself like a nati Reds in the World Series dubbed as "the wardrobe (though hopefully CMH Fashion Week true country gentlemen (so keep it classy, San Scary, right? So you better check yourself before Hairs vs. the Squares." We're also hoping that gave you some stylish new ideas - great job Diego). And that's it; you're ready to grow back in you wreck yourself. Men should regularly perform Traxler Tees brings back the Free Mustache Rides Tommy!)... I'm talking about a facial (no, not time to the 70s. Warning: common side-effects testicular self-examinations by rolling each ball & Mustache Men shirts this year. that kind), and coordinating those hairs in a way include resembling the latest America's Most- between their thumb and fingers after a warm that makes a statement. Wanted crop, being mistaken for a pedophile, bath to check for any irregularities. Regular This year's theme "Movember & Sons" is all and greatly reducing your ability to attract a prostate cancer screenings are controversial, so about family- a clever take off our favorite little So what do you get when you grow mustaches in partner. Unless of course you find the rare gem the best bet might be to reduce your risk through lion men, Mumford & Sons. So make it personal; November?... Can you say Movember? ("Mo" is that enjoys mustaches rides, then you just might prevention. Healthy lifestyle choices including recruit friends and family to join you to see who Australian slang forthe mustache). be the most popular queen at this month's dance limiting red meat and dairy, not smoking, exer­ can have the longest, thickest piece on their or heir to Ron Jeremy's throne. cising regularly, eating your vegetables and upper lip (since Pride?) this fall. And speaking of Forthe uninitiated, this month has unofficially drinking in moderation will all go along way. family, I've challenged my old man to bring back become man month for swarms of facial hair en­ If you think that's hardcore, did you know there is the stache my mother used to love to hate. It will thusiasts around the world. Beginning in Aus­ an American Mustache Institute devoted to "pro­ A local group, Molumbus' Mustached Men of be The Original Chet vs. Chet 2.0 in this Ridenour tralia in 2004, a brazen bunch of blokes ("Mo tecting the rights of, and fighting discrimination Movember you might say. have come together battle for Mopremacy. My brother will be sporting Bros") began a movement, which would spread against mustached Americans by promoting the again to coordinate various events and activities blonde hairs this month, and I found out my across the world, to grow mustaches, the forgot­ growth, care and culture of the mustache?" Each throughout the month. You can start off with a grandfather's Mo comes in a reddish/orange - ten staple of classic 70s stag flicks, in the year they vote on the Robert Goulet Memorial fresh shave in the barbershop of dreams by hop­ but I guess everybody already suspected there hopes of "changing the face of men's health." Mustached American of the year that best pro­ ping over to the Old Familiar in Olde Towne East were rainbows hidden in my family closet some­ Movember.com helps these facial philanthropist motes or contributes to the 'stache community. or to Blue Star Barbershop (this month's Small where! raise money on their website through fundraising Wow, shit just got real. Pond) where they take being a gentleman seri­ campaigns and friendly competitions to fund ously. Byrne's Pub, the come-as-you-are hub of So, take a chance and answer the challenge" to medical research forthe most common man- It's not all so serious ladies, and you can have Grandview will be hosting the kick-off party boldly Mo where Mo-one has gone before!" And killers. According to their website, more than fun this month too! "Mo Sistas" can play just as Thursday, Nov. 1st. Mustached tribute shows will when someone asks you, "What did the five fin­ 854,000 participants registered worldwide last active a role in fundraising or raising public be going on all month at Tree Bar, KOBO, Broth­ gers say to the face?" The correct answer this year while raising AUD 124 Million. And the awareness for men's private parts. Next time you ers Drake, and other great venues, including a month would be "Nice Mo, Sir." - because re­ group is poised to break the million-man mark go out, bring along a stick-on-stache for a great table in front of Bernard's Tavern during the member, you're a country gentleman. this year. They claim to have sparked 1.9 Billion photo-opp, or draw one on your finger with a Gallery Hop Nov. 3rd. For more info and a com­ conversations about Movember and men's plete schedule, visit: movembercolumbus.com/. sharpie for some versatile photo flair. I'll show you mine if you show me yours! health, directly leading to increased awareness Follow me for regular mo picture updates! and checkups among males. But back to the facts, Jack(aroo). Testicular Can­ And speaking of local, check out some of these @ http://www.facebook.com/chet.ridenour cer is the most common form of cancer between other businesses spreading the mustache merri­

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EZRA MILLER JOINS THE CAST SACHA BARON COHEN IS NOT ANGLOPHILIA IS THE NEW BLACK HANNIBAL WANTS TO EAT OF MADAME BOVARY THE LESBIAN YOUR SPARE TV-VIEWING TIME You know who you are: the queer person addicted It's been a decade or so since the last of the It's not just Law & Order episodes; movie to everything that comes from that tiny country Remember that Munsters reboot called umpteen adaptations of Madame Bovary, plots are ripped from the headlines, too. For across the channel from France. Well, you're in Mockingbird Lane from cool queer creator which means, clearly, that it was time for a example, remember the recent Internet buzz luck, because a bumper crop of culture is coming Bryan Fuller (Pushing Daisies)? Well, it fresh one. And come on, you know you can't about Cecil Chao, the Hong Kong billionaire your way sooner than you can say AbFab. Here's might not be happening now. Hollywood is get enough of this stuff, especially when the who offered $65 million to any man who the rundown: Julian Fellowes has a Downton weird that way. Why put something interest­ production values and creative care taken could woo his perfectly happy and partnered Abbey prequel in the works, a series that would ing on the air when another bland family sit­ are as impeccable as period films have been adult lesbian daughter away from that part­ detail the early years of the title-rich and cash- com will do just as well in the ratings and delivering lately. This one's coming from ner and that happiness? Well Borat star poor Earl of Grantham and his convenient ro­ offend practically nobody? But don't cry for French-born (and raised everywhere else) Sacha Baron Cohen thinks it's got the mak­ mance with new-money-having American heiress Fuller. He's got Hannibal and it's a done filmmaker Sophie Barthes (Cold Souls) and ings of comedy. And he's right, of course; it Cora, one that bloomed into affectionate lifelong deal. The new show, detailing the serial stars Mia Wasikoswka (already an old hand does. Tentatively tiled The Lesbian, the proj­ marriage (with occasional lapses in judgment re: gourmet cannibal's early years, stars hot at the corset thing from all that time she ect will most likely star Cohen as the entitled outside sex). Meanwhile, the original queens of Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen (Casino spent blowing you away in the excellent Jane Big Daddy and, in better news, not in a si­ What Not To Wear, charismatic presenters Trinny Royale), Hugh Dancy, Laurence Fishburne, Eyre) and Paul Giamatti. The project also multaneous dual role as the lesbian. Woodall and Susannah Constantine, are re-team­ Kids in The Hall alum Scott Thompson and features new queer heartthrob Ezra Miller, ing for Trinny and Susanna: Inside Out. It's an­ the 20-year-old star of The Perks of Being a Caroline Dhavernas (who starred on Fuller's other style makeover show, obviously, but what Wallflower and We Need To Talk About Kevin. Obviously, satirizing the "good intentions" of earlier oddity Wonderfalls). The plan is for else do you want from these two, cooking tips? If you don't know him yet, you will; the young a man who thinks money can buy anything Hannibal to arrive on NBC's midseason And finally, perhaps best of all, Stephen Fry, who actor recently chose the pages of Out maga­ will offend a small segment of the popula­ schedule, eating up the time slot left by the should be considered a gay cultural treasure no zine to get all that annoying future specula­ tion for whom homosexuality is a character fresh corpse of a something cancelled. Bring tion out of the way by announcing his sexual flaw to be eradicated, but who cares? Mr. matter which side of the Atlantic you're on, is the on thefava beans. orientation before it turned into an elephant Chao must have a screw loose if he thinks a subject of a documentary titled Wagner & Me. in the room, which is pretty much the new monster dowry is going to derail his daugh­ Coming later this fall from director Patrick Mc- standard of How To Do It Right. Cut to the ter's sexual orientation. And if Cohen's got all Grady, it's the story of Fry - who is Jewish - and Romeo San Vicente would marry Lord Grantham even if chase and get back to work! of his own screws locked down tightly, this his life-long enthusiasm for composer Richard he were a coal miner. He can be reached care of this Wagner. That's right, the Wagner Hitler loved so publication or at comedy might perform better at the box of­ [email protected]. fice than The Dictator. The negotiations much. How does that work? Well, you'll just have begin here. to watch it, won't you? r creative class The Apocalypse Comes to MadLab byAndyBatt with a promise of a different world outside the protection of their walls. It's been theorized and dramatized in Hollywood in recent years that the absence of the honey "Age of Bees" follows Mel, an industrious bee would be devastating to the planets young woman devoted to helping feed her com­ ecosystem. MadLab's upcoming producing of munity while still avoiding the trappings that lira Palmquist's "Age of Bees" explores the many of the other females in the commune find lives of a few survivors after the removal of themselves. Palmquist takes a fascinating look these vital pollinators. at how the progress in women's rights can breakdown so quickly and what kind of men In Palmquist's futuristic tale, as the bees began would push that agenda, and how many to disappear, crops and other vegetation began women would happily prostrate themselves to to lose their most important ally to survival out­ get what they want. side of Mother Nature. As a result, a domino ef­ fect of disasters follows - disease, famine, Palmquist is a native of Columbus now living in war.. ..any of these sound familiar? To this end, California. She was a powerhouse in the the population has splintered into small Columbus theatre scene for years, most notably colonies and factions whose only goal is the as a co-founder of Total Theatre. survival of the human race. Palmquist looks at one particular highly patriarchal colony, led by a Andy Batt is the Artistic Director at MadLab Theatre. 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That's going to be something that a slight case of homosexuality" would be one of its particular style of edgy humor, it offered Gore times in the plot where the scenes themselves we'll tackle, but I think it's going to flow beauti­ the worst, and the most patronizing. If you hear exactly what he was looking for: a play that can get a bit more heated. fully in the end." this uttered in the Short North this November, pushed boundaries. however, you're pretty much guaranteed to laugh. "When you're a straight guy kissing a guy forthe Ultimately, however, the cast and direction of the "One of our decisions in developing a season was first time, it can be a little new," said Bailey. "It's play urge the audience to see it because, ulti­ This November 8 through the 25, the Short North that we like to choose one comedy that is edgy, uneasy, it's not something you're necessarily com­ mately, it is something that everyone can walk Stage presents The Little Dog Laughed, an edgy and last yearwechosea play called the Irish fortable with." away from with a sense of having related to comedy following what goes wrong when Holly­ Curse, featuring men with small penises in New someone or something in it. wood politics gets in the way of a relationship. York," said Gore. "We were looking for a well-writ­ Bailey, however, stated that, as he had performed With universally relatable problems and humor ten play that's funny and pushes some buttons." roles of this sort before, his comfort level with the "These are people struggling to find out what they that will make your mother blush, this may be the role came very quickly. The comparison for him, in really want," said Gore, "and sometimes having company's most interesting production yet Despite the humor that the play brings to bear, fact, is not so different from simply getting to to compromise." one of the more interesting aspects of it, accord­ know the other person and what their boundaries The play itself, which was spawned from the ing to Gore, is the humanity and universal nature "It's definitely a story that could be absolutely true mind of writer Douglass Carter Beane. follows the of the problems that the play brings to the stage. five years ago or five years from now," said Bailey. exploits of an actor named Mitchell as he con­ And because of this, even characters that seem "It's just a matter of getting comfortable with the tracts the aforementioned 'slight, recurring case' somewhat two dimensional on the surface end up other actor," said Bailey. "Everyone gets a little "Even though it's the Hollywood industry we're of homosexuality. When he meets a small-time being more complicated in the end. According to shy. It's like being on the first date. There's a little talking about, that's applicable to every industry, hustler named Alex and begins a physical rela­ the actors, this added to the challenge of putting giggling, there's the question of 'are you going to putting on a public versus private persona," said tionship, his snake of an agent, Diane, feels that the play on with any sincerity. take off my shirt' or vice versa, and other things." Marlin. "We talk differently with our boss than she needs to do something about this 'problem' with our significant other." She added, though, to preserve both his career and hers. The resulting "For me the biggest challenge will be finding Aside from the characters themselves, another that people may take away something less deep hilarity follows the characters as they explore Diane's heart," said Lindsey Marlin, the actress thing that will challenge the cast will be putting than they might expect. what, and whom, they really want. who plays the somewhat cold agent Diane. "For the play on in the space provided. The Green me, I start with myself and find a way in which Room at the Short North Stage is intimate, and "They'll also probably walk away thinking how "It's a conflict between knowing what you really we're similar, though I like to think I'm more lov­ allows for great interaction with the audience, but nice it is to not be in the Hollywood industry," she want and what you really should want," said Rick ing than not, and work from the inside out." also presents the challenge of set, scene and said. Gore, Executive Producer of the Short North Stage. character changes that would normally be more "People think they know what they should want Matt Bailey, former member of the Jersey Boys easily pulled off in another theater. The Little Dog Laughed premiers at the Short North Stage on and what they really want, and they make com­ tour and the actor cast to play Mitchell, takes on November 8. Tickets can be purchased at the Garden Theater itself (1187 N High Street), or online at promises." probably one of the more straightforward charac­ "The transitions are basically seamless," said www.shortnorthstage.org. Tickets are $23.

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Magic Mika Pop star talks new album, coming out and stripping down to his underwear. by Chris Azzopardi guess people can sometimes misunderstand that people who write pop songs are often the least happy ending - well, for both of us - but it's defi­ for childishness, because often it's children who popular growing up. It's that bizarre thing: You nitely something that I think he sees a lot of truth After years of speculation, Mika has finally con­ stand there with their mouth open, but I guess end up writing something that is innately popular in. As funny as it may seem, and as flippant and firmed it: He's gay. Totally queer. One-hundred I'm very comfortable standing there looking at or designed to be popular. So it started off like ironic as it may come across, "Love You When I'm percent into men. things with my mouth open... being in awe. that. We wrote it as a conversation. I would say Drunk" was written completely from truth. (Laughs) If an extremely beautiful person is walk­ some things and she would answer back. I guess Now, moving on: The British performer's third ing down the street, I'll just stand there and stare we were both thinking of that horrible feeling you CA: There's no question that a lot of your songs album, The Origin of Love, is Mika's most self-re­ and they'll think I'm the biggest psycho in the get when you walk across the schoolyard. have radio potential, but they're often over­ flective work, from opening up about his sexuality world. Bizarrely, I still feel that sometimes when I'm put looked by American radio. Do you think that has to the ebb and flow of love and the bullies that he in certain situations -that schoolyard mentality anything to do with you being gay or your songs fended off as a child. He even looks more GQ than CA: I also can't say I know many adults who comes right back. being flamboyant? Toys-R-Us kid these days. dance around their bedroom in just underwear. M: I was accidentally copied on an email a couple M: (Laughs) And on the one hand, I'm fully aware Isn't it weird? I can feel threatened sometimes, of years ago, and it was from a person at radio ) caught up with us to chat about whether that in that video (for "We Are Golden"), there are but when I'm onstage- no matter who I'm saying that they wouldn't play "Love Today" be­ he's over talking about being gay (he's not), his moments of it where I look ridiculous, like in a singing in front of -1 feel like that's my boxing cause it sounded like a guy who was singing in female alter egos and how tight jeans help with bad way, and there are moments where I look ring and I have nothing to fear, and everything to the range of a girl. I immediately assumed this the high notes. great. It's the combination of those two things say. I guess that's where I found my outlet. had to do with sexuality or identity and I got really that I'm fine with. I quite like it. angry, and then I just was like, "You know what, Chris Azzopardi: So, you're gay. Are you sick of CA: So, Elphaba or Glinda? it's not; that's just an excuse. It cannot be a rea­ talking about that yet? CA: You don't mind looking a little ridiculous? M: Elphaba is too soppy. I don't feel sorry for her son." I may just be naive, but I don't know-it Mika: (Laughs) The question before was, "Are you M: Sometimes. As long as you can look hot a and her greenness. Like, she's green-tough shit, cannot be the reason. Maybe I'm just being a dick gay?" Now the question everywhere I go is, minute later. (Laughs) get over it. (Laughs) I actually do find her really ir­ and I should take a reality pill, but if I took that "What's it like being a 29-year-old who's gay?" It ritating. Gotta be honest. And when she sings reality pill then maybe I wouldn't have made this never irritated me, and it's never something that CA: You sampled a Wicked tune for your song "Defying Gravity," I'm like, OK, big deal. last record, and I think that would've been a has bothered me, so I'm not sick of it. It's not es­ "Popular" off the new album - a song that's di­ shame. sential to understanding my music, but I guess if rected toward bullies. Can you explain the CA: What's the highest note you can sing? you want to understand me as a real person - as process of writing that? M: It depends on the day and other various fac­ With that said, I wanted to tour America again a person with facets and different angles-then M: I wrote it with a friend of mine called Priscilla tors: altitude and whether I drank the night be­ and (the label) was like, "Let's do three shows it is important. So no, I'm all right with it, and I'm Renea; she's becoming really well known for writ­ fore. And it depends on the tightness of my jeans. and see how it goes." So we put the three shows still answering those questions. It certainly didn't ing a lot of urban and hip-hop stuff. She's actu­ on sale and they sold out in 52 seconds - all make them go away. If anything it's becoming ally the one singing on it with me. We were sitting CA: The tighter the better, right? three shows sold out in 52 seconds! I can sell even more a theme for conversation in interviews. there and I was like, "Do you know that melody M: The tighter the better. Always. shows in America when I haven't been there in from the Wicked song Popular'?" And she com­ fouryears and I haven't had a single played on CA: You're 29. You seem so much younger. pletely geeked out and I burst out laughing. I was CA: How does your boyfriend play into The Ori­ radio. I can keep on building my niche and my M: There is a naive childishness to my music. like, "Listen to you. You walk around in your three- gin of Love? fans are faithful and I don't have to compromise Even with this new record, which is definitely an inch-long fake nails and you write raps and hooks M: On the record you can hear a horrific breakup, any part of myself or my writing. If that's the case, evolution, it is more mature, but it's still got this on hardcore rap songs. Does anyone know you like you can hear me questioning myself and going on then I'll keep going. sense of mischief. There is that sense of youth. Wicked?" And we laughed about it. dates with other people, and then you can hear It's essential to always be able to look at stuff in me finally finding love in the person who I was For the complete interview, visit www.outlookcolumbus.com. life in awe; if you know you can be in awe, or be She was tortured in school. She was made to feel originally with - you see this transition through Chris Azzopardi is the editor of Q Syndicate, the international LGBT wire service. Reach him via his website at wwwxhris- awed by something, you know that you're alive. I like shit every day. And we were laughing how the the record. I think for him, it's a record with a azzopardi.com.

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Silver Moon is are great movies and well worth tracking down, ter, someone who wasn't a kickass YA heroine or on how my writing/day job schedule looks. the first in a soon-to-be series based around the but they fall squarely into a trope in which typical urban fantasy babe with a tramp stamp mysterious town of Wolf's Point and the women of menses in a young woman triggers a werewolf at­ (not that there's anything wrong with those kinds TM: The mythology you created resembles a certain age who inhabit it. I spoke with the au­ tack. Female werewolves are rare to begin with, of characters). Part of it was ratability, part of it some of the Hollywood stereotypes, but is thor, Catherine Lundoff, about her exploration of and almost always young, which, contrary soul was wanting to see a bigger range of life experi­ mostly unique. How did you develop this the Sapphic supernatural and love's hairier side. that I am, made me want to do something differ­ ences explored in genre fiction. mythology, and how much have you developed? ent. CL I came up with the notion of place-based Tom Muzyka: Congratulations on your first When I did readings from Silver Moon back when magic as the origin for Becca's Pack when I was novel. Could you tell me a little about your pre­ Then there's the physical changes that many it was a novel in progress, I got a lot of positive contemplating the whole idea of "menopausal vious writing? women experience during menopause: mood feedback at science fiction conventions and werewolves." Magic was the most logical reason Catherine Lundoff: Certainly. I've had three short swings, sudden hair growth, the sense that their bookstores. People from a whole range of ages for there to be a Pack of middle-aged women who fiction collections published to date: Crave, bodies are in the process of transforming into and backgrounds were interested in the final turned into wolves at roughly the same time and I Night's Kiss and A Day at the Inn, A Night at the something out of their control. Lycanthropy was a story and the characters, and that helped me get wanted to give Becca a community to grow into. Palace and Other Stories. I've also edited the an­ natural corollary once I started thinking about it. excited about finishing the book and doing more That was an easier element to set up if it didn't thology Haunted Hearths and Sapphic Shades: So I'd say that it's not so much about women and with the characters. start out with a violent attack; she wouldn't im­ Lesbian Ghost Stories and co-edited (with JoSelle sexuality as it is about women coping with major mediately distrust and fear them. Vanderhooft), Hellebore and Rue: Tales of Queer changes, internally and externally. It's also about Do I think that the giant flood of YA heroines will Women and Magic. Silver Moon is my first com­ new beginnings. Menopause for women is often be washed by a flood of older female protagonists An additional component is my activist history. pleted novel, though I have several others in presented in pop culture as though it's the end of any time soon? No, nor do I think they should be. I've been an activist of various kinds for many progress. From a genre standpoint, most of my everything and it's all downhill from here. I But I do think that there has to be a balance. years and I wanted a way to talk about activism earlier work is erotica, with some erotic romance wanted to play with the notion that it was a whole and community and coming out and about issues and some science fiction and fantasy thrown in. new beginning. TM: According to the title page, this looks to be like ex-Gay ministries and their so-called "treat­ My more recent writing is fantasy with some ro­ the first novel in a series: Women of Wolf's ments." I wanted to talk about the damage mance elements. I've also had some short stories In addition, middle-aged female protagonists, Point How many books are you planning, and caused by these organizations without talking published in dark fantasy/horror venues. I like to werewolf or otherwise, are quite sparse in science do you have a clear direction of where you specifically about the real world groups. Since I experiment with different kinds of fiction and fiction and fantasy, and I, for one, wanted to read want the series to go? didn't see any reason for Becca's Pack to be the writing styles since that's also what I like to read. about a middle-aged female protagonist. Since CL: I am working on a second book, with the only werewolves around, I introduced werewolves few other authors were writing them, I thought I'd working title of Blood Moon, even as we speak. My created through what is now considered to be the TM: Why werewolves? Is there a deeper state­ give it a try. I do hope some of it is pure escapist current plan is that there will be three books traditional method (being attacked) as the surro­ ment on women, sexuality, and our inherent an­ fun, though as I wasn't trying for anything ex­ about Becca and Erin and some of the same gates for "recovered homosexuals." imalistic nature, or is this a pure escapist tremely ponderous. characters from Silver Moon. After that, we'll see novel? What was your inspiration for writing how that goes. I may discover more story as I go this book? Obviously (?) you are not a werewolf, TM: Your protagonist isn't a typical hero; she is along.. .and build from there. Yes, Becca and Catherine Lundoff is the award-winning author ol Silver Moon: A Women of Wolf's Point Novel (Lethe Press, 2012) as but did you draw upon any life experiences a menopausal woman with gradually emerging Erin's relationship will develop and deepen and I well as the short story collections Night's Kiss (Lethe Press, while writing Silver Moon? questions on her sexuality. Why did you choose think we'll be seeing more of the other characters, 2009), Crave (Lethe Press, 2007) and A Day at the Inn, A CL: Nope, not a werewolf. At least not so far. My such an atypical character to focus on? including Deputy Lizzie Blackhawk and Shelly and Night at the Palace and Other Stories (Lethe Press, 2011). You can leam moreatwww.catherinelundoff.com.

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But there's have never had sexual feelings for my room­ son has been looking at porn for three years al­ to angry losers who can't get laid, DAD, your son a chance your problem is a relatively common mate, and she says she doesn't have them for ready. Am I too late? will be less likely to internalize it - because your hang-up, MAS. It's possible that you, or Mr. Long me. Do I have to tell my boyfriend about this in­ son doesn't want to see himself as an angry loser, Term, or you and Mr. Long Term feel inhibited dur­ discretion? I know he would be confused and Distressed Anxious Dad right? ing sex because you're in love, and people who upset. It was a strange, one-time thing that I are in love are supposed to have sex one way plan on never doing again. According to the Today show and the Boston Finally, DAD, if your son is watching porn, he's (you're supposed to make safe, boring, pre­ Globe and the American Family Association and masturbating. 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So if things it's pretty fucked up, and he can get in huge and don't improve, your potentially life-derailing trouble if he gets caught relationship with Mr. watching or downloading the wrong kind of porn, Long Term is doomed. e.g., underage, kiddie, etc. You should tell your So you have nothing son that the sex in porn bears about as much re­ to lose by slapping semblance to real-life sex as action movies bear yourcardsdownon to real-life life. And warn him that a lot of porn is the table, MAS. [ made by and for guys who have no other sexual outlets, i.e., guys who have no wives, no girl­ Tell Mr. Long Term the friends, and no hope. Many of these guys - many, truth: The sex has not most, but many - are angry and resentful, to get better.

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Until the Boy Scouts of America re­ in 22 states across the country, including Ohio. the international human rights movement. moves this hurtful policy that is inconsistent with CA Governor Brown Signs Bill To its own principles, they do not deserve the financial In 2011, NCAVP documented 19 intimate partner The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Protect LGBT Youth From backing of companies that strive for workplace violence (IPV) homicides, the highest yearly total Circuit found that Section 3 of the federal Defense Psychological Abuse equality - especially innovators like Intel." ever recorded by the coalition and more than three of Marriage Act (DOMA) violates the equal protec­ times the 6 documented homicides in 2010. 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Download report: statement on today's decision: 2012 Campaign in these practices with minors. http://www.avp.org/ncavp.htm "Today's decision by the United States Court of Ap­ United Way of Central Ohio announced a 2012 hi The Life, Will Air Final Episode This GLAAD Study Records Highest Per­ peals for the Second Circuit continues the unceas­ campaign goal of $52.55 million. This goal repre­ centage Ever of LGBT Series Regulars ing momentum toward marriage equality for all sents the beginning of a multi-year transforma­ December Americans and affirms that discrimination against tional fundraising effort that will improve lives, on Broadcast Television, Cable LGBT gay and lesbian Americans is unfair, unjust, and strengthen our community and fight poverty. It is After 20 years in production, In The Life Media Character unconstitutional. The body of evidence in support of more than $2.5 million, or 4.9 percent higher than (ITLM) announces that December 2012 will mark marriage equality is clear and convincing. This de­ the 2011 campaign's final result. the last broadcast of In The Life. Though legally GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and cision, as well as, previous decisions in other DOMA dissolving the organization is a process that will transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti- cases and in our federal constitutional challenge to $75K Fund Opened to Help LGBT continue into 2013, all regular ITLM operations will defamation organization, released the annual California's Proposition 8, signals that the argu­ Undocumented Immigrants Pay for conclude with the final broadcast. Where We Are on TV report; a comprehensive review ments opposing the recognition of marriage for gay Application Fees Under Deferred of scripted LGBT primetime characters in the up­ and lesbian Americans have no legal basis. With At a time when lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans­ coming 2012-2013 television season. After a de­ [this] ruling, we are one step closer to the day when Action Program gender (LGBT) people were virtually invisible in crease last year, the number of regular lesbian, gay, marriage equality is a reality for every American." media, ITLM became the first to bring real stories, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) characters on Young LGBT undocumented immigrants struggling struggles and issues about the LGBT experience broadcast networks has risen to the highest ever to pay application fees under President Obama's Eagle Scout Zach Wahls Urges Intel To into living rooms across the country through its recorded, while the overall LGBT character count 1 new "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" public television show, In The Life. also increased on cable television. Stop Funding Boy Scouts Anti-Gay (DACA) can now receive financial help. The LGBT Discrimination Dreamers Fund - made possible by more than ITLM is coming to an end, but its vision is not. The The Where We Are on TV report also calculates the $75,000 in contributions from LGBT movement organization will pass the baton onto communities, ethnic and racial diversity of all scripted regular More than 3,500 people have joined a popular new leaders - officially begins accepting applications, networks and individuals in the form of an online characters on primetime broadcast television and campaign on Change.org urging Intel Corporation, giving many young LGBT undocumented immi­ hub featuring thousands of hours of incomparable found an increase in the number of Black charac­ one of the Boy Scouts of America's largest corporate grants a chance to apply forthe protections avail­ and never-before seen ITLM footage. Users will ters while Latino/a representations declined. donors, to stop funding the Boy Scouts until the or­ able under the President's new program. view, share and build on the archive with their own ganization removes its ban on gay youth and lead­ The President's program allows young people who stories, using the power of open source, interactive For the full report visit www.glaad.org/whereweare- ers. Eagle Scout Zach Wahls, founder of Scouts for were brought to the country as children to apply for technology to create a new wave of compelling ontvl2. Equality, launched the campaign after an Ameri­ relief from deportation and for two-year renewable LGBT media that will break down barriers to lasting can Independent report revealed that Intel gave work permits. More info: social and political justice. More info: wwwJTLMe- An Online Support Network That dia.org. nearly $700,000 to the Boy Scouts in 2010, despite http://www.libertyhill.org/LGBTDreamersFund. 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Intel Corporation And LGBT Adults. has a perfect score on the Human Rights Cam­ 2011 Report on Intimate Partner International Gay and Lesbian Human paign's Corporate Equality Index and has an ex­ Violence in LGBTQH Communities in Rights Commission Appoints New ED plicit policy of not donating to groups that On National Coming Out Day, Equalize Youth the U.S. Released discriminate "As an Eagle Scout representing an (equalizeyouth.org), launched its global support The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights organization of 1,500 Eagles strong, I applaud network, Out Your Story, which empowers youth The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs Commission (IGLHRC), a 22-year-old organization Intel's support forthe Boy Scouts of America as a with a knowledge-base formed by adults, and en­ (NCAVP) released its report Intimate Partner Vio­ dedicated to strengthening lesbian, gay, bisexual vital American institution critical in the develop­ ables them to connect with relatable content - the lence in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and transgender (LGBT) rights worldwide, an­ ment of our nation's future leaders," said Wahls. stories, reflections, and coping mechanisms sub­ Queer, and HIV-Affected (LGBTQH) Communities in nounced the appointment of Jessica Stern as exec­ "But in July of this year, the Boy Scouts of America mitted by those that have lived in similar back­ the United States in 2011. 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