ANO INDEPENDENTU VOICE FOR THE TLESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITIES May 30, 2014 | Volume XII, Issue 2 Manley Calhoun Named LGBT DLC Chair By Steve Charing increase the diversity of the Democratic Party. the electorate.” Given his impressive background in politics, In addition, it serves to help educate other In addition to motivating voters, the DLC where he has worked for a variety of elected Democrats on LGBT issues and to engage can also act as an advisory council for the officials and campaigns, you would not think the LGBT community. In that respect, Calhoun Party and the Central Committees across the Manley Paul Calhoun III is only 31 years of says “it’s crucial that we turn out the LGBT state. The Maryland Democratic Party is the age. But politics has been his focus since high community on June 24th for the Primary Elec- first state Democratic Party to have made all school and getting more of his fellow LGBT tion and Election Day in November to make of the various DLCs official. brothers and sisters engaged in the political our voices heard.” Through this position Calhoun hopes to process is one of his key missions. Making elections relevant to the LGBT gain more visibility for the Democratic Party. This accumulation of experience led Cal- community is a challenge. “Like young people, “I plan to utilize my years of organizing experi- houn to be confirmed last month by the Mary- the LGBT community doesn’t turn out to vote ence to organize our community to play a cru- land Democratic Party Executive Committee mainly because they don’t feel government cial role in the continued growth of the Demo- as chair of its LGBT Diversity Leadership does enough for the community,” Calhoun cratic Party,” he says. “In the coming months Council (DLC). There are several such DLCs told Baltimore OUTloud. “It’s important to help you will see an increased presence of the in the Maryland Democratic Party whereby our community to understand that every vote Maryland Democratic Party at many of our each of the chairs sits on the Party’s Executive does count, and if the community and our community events, and we will work closer Committee. families vote, in time elected officials will rec- with the various LGBT organizations through- The LGBT DLC’s goal is to maintain and ognize our community as an important part of —continued on page 3 Manley Calhoun

The stamp image is Putting a Stamp on Equality based on a circa 1977 black-and-white photograph By Steve Charing Americans now say they know someone of Milk in front of his Castro Street cam- On May 22 the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) who is LGBT. era store in San Francisco taken by Daniel officially issued a “Forever” postage stamp “With the stamp, we honor a nation at Nicoletta of Grants Pass, Oregon. Antonio in honor of the late LGBT rights leader peace with itself,” said civil rights leader Alcalá of Alexandria, Virginia, was art di- Harvey Milk. At a first-day-of-issue dedi- Rep. John Lewis. “Thank you, Harvey rector for the stamp. The stamp conveys a cation ceremony, representatives from the Milk.” He indicated the stamp was a pow- smiling Harvey Milk with his name above White House, USPS, and the Harvey Milk erful symbol of how far America has come. his face. Next to his name is a vertical rain- Foundation honored the visionary leader Lewis added that America owed a debt to bow strip. who became one of the first openly gay Harvey Milk for being one of the pioneers The commemorative sheet contains 20 elected officials in the U.S. and an icon of pushing for freedom, just as those in the stamps. On the back of the sheet, the fol- the LGBT civil rights movement. Among civil rights movement had done years ear- lowing is written: the distinguished guests who attended the lier. “Harvey Milk (1930-1978) was a vision- ceremony were U.S. Ambassador to the “Harvey Milk today joins the pantheon ary leader who became one of the first United Nations Samantha Power, House of American greats memorialized on a U.S. openly gay elected officials in the United Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Sena- postage stamp,” said Human Rights Cam- States when he won a seat on the San tor Tammy Baldwin, Representative John paign president, Chad Griffin, in a state- —continued on page 7 Lewis, and Deputy Postmaster General ment. “It’s a fitting tribute for a brave man Ronald A. Stroman. who contributed immeasurably to strength- Milk’s call to live openly has inspired ening our democracy. His unparalleled millions of people around the globe and leadership inspired a movement and has is widely credited as the driver of LGBT had a profound effect on millions of LGBT equality efforts in the U.S. Nine out of ten people the world over.”

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news // LOCAL 2nd Victim in 2012 Shooting Dies By Steve Charing but he eventually succumbed after a long Lawrence Peterson, a victim in the August struggle. Longtime friend Don Davis, own- 10, 2012 shooting that killed Joseph Alex- er of the Grand Central nightclub, said of ander “Alex” Ulrich, Peterson’s death, “He was a fighter, Jr., 40, died on May but surgery after surgery I guess his 15. Both Ulrich, Jr. system could not take it any longer. and Lawrence R. Pe- So sad.” He died at 58. terson were standing Police determined robbery was on the front steps of the motive for the attack and not a a bed and breakfast hate crime though both victims were called the Empire gay. Bass’s trial had been post- House near the Bel- poned on several occasions and vedere Hotel on East has been postponed again as a re- Chase Street just sult of Peterson’s death. He will be before 4 a.m. on that charged with double homicide. day when shots rang On May 18, a memorial took out. Both victims Lawrence Peterson, place at East Park at Mount Vernon were taken to Johns Place followed by a celebration of Hopkins Hospital Peterson’s life with a walk to East where Ulrich died Lawrence Peterson Chase Street and a block party in several hours later. front of Peterson’s house. A popular The men were allegedly shot by Quin- figure in the Mount Vernon neigh- ton Bass, who had come to Baltimore from borhood, Peterson had been referred to as Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2012 and lived the “Mayor of Mount Vernon” because of in homeless shelters and vacant buildings. his desire to keep the neighborhood clean He was arrested on gun charges three and safe. weeks after the double shooting. A fund has been set up to finance causes Peterson was in critical condition and Peterson was interested in. To donate to the underwent multiple surgeries and reha- Larry Peterson Fund, visit Mvba.org/Default. bilitation as a result of shots to his torso, aspx?pageId=1859763. t

Manley Calhoun Named no longer hide my sexuality and live life as an LGBT DLC Chair openly gay American.” After coming out, Cal- – continued from page 1 houn committed himself to fighting for equality and became an equal-rights activist. out the state to grow the presence of the LGBT He left Congressman Kratovil’s staff in community in the Party.” 2011 but continued to work in politics, espe- Born in Baltimore City where he currently cially on local municipal races. Calhoun also resides, Calhoun also lived in Chestertown, officially joined Marylanders for Marriage Maryland, on the Eastern Shore during his Equality in 2012 – the renewed effort to pass childhood and teen years. He graduated from marriage equality – as state chair of Maryland high school there before going back to Balti- Catholics for Equality. Soon after Calhoun was more to attend the Community College of Bal- hired as an organizer for Marylanders for Mar- timore County. riage Equality and eventually became deputy Once returning to Baltimore, Calhoun director for Question 6, after the Religious began his political career after meeting then Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act Mayor Martin O’Malley. He continued to vol- was petitioned to the ballot. unteer and work on numerous campaigns, Calhoun is currently is a legislative aide which included O’Malley for mayor and gov- to Councilwoman Mary Ann Lisanti of Harford ernor, John Kerry for president, and Keiffer J. County, who is also running for the House of Mitchell, Jr. for mayor. Over the years Man- Delegates. ley continued to work in politics and business With all this political background, the ques- management, employed by local Maryland tion begs whether Manley Calhoun will eventu- companies. ally seek political office. “In the past I’ve con- In 2008 Manley joined the Kratovil for sidered running for the Baltimore City Council. Congress campaign and was hired by the Currently I’m focusing on this elections cycle Maryland Democratic Party as a regional field and the development of the LGBT DLC. I’m organizer for Maryland’s 1st Congressional still interested in running for office, but I plan to District. After a successful election he joined wait till after this November before I consider Congressman Kratovil’s staff as a community my options once again.” liaison. Soon afterwards Calhoun “decided to Stay tuned. t

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After Years of Failure, Transgender Bill Signed who aim to overturn the law through the referendum process. Delegate Neil Parrott By Steve Charing ties as well as the city of Hyattsville, were elected officials like Governor O’Malley and (Hagerstown) and other Republicans have Following years of frustration, anger, dis- the only jurisdictions to have such a law Lt. Governor Brown, Senator Rich Madale- dubbed the law as “the bathroom bill” and appointment and failure, a bill that would enacted. no, and Delegates Luke Clippinger, Bonnie are arguing that the legislation would open protect Maryland’s transgender community “We are closer today to creating an Cullison, and Joseline Peña-Melynk, many the doors for men to dress as a woman to in employment, housing, credit, and public open, respectful, inclusive world that we years of dedicated and committed Equal- gain entry to women’s restrooms, locker accommodations was signed into law by want for all of our children,” said O’Malley, ity Maryland Board and staff and amazing rooms, and other spaces to engage in voy- Governor Martin O’Malley. SB212 or the in his final year as governor, prior to the coalition partners like the Human Rights euristic acts or to commit sexual assault. Fairness for All Marylanders Act passed signing. “This bill gives us another step Campaign.” The group would need to amass 18,500 both chambers by a wide margin during closer to that vision and to that reality.” Long time gender rights advocate Dana signatures by May 31 and if successful, the 2014 General Assembly that included, The measure had been introduced in Beyer, who is executive director of Gender a total of 55,736 validated signatures by at times, rancorous debate that focused on the Senate by Rich Madaleno (Montgom- Rights Maryland and is challenging Madale- June 30 for the law to be placed on No- the public accommodations aspect of the ery) who was thanked by Miller for helping no for his Senate seat this year, comment- vember’s ballot. t bill. Maryland now joins 16 other states and his colleagues “evolve on the issue.” The ed, “I applaud D.C. with similar measures on the books. key to passage was clearing the Senate’s the governor for O’Malley, flanked by Senate Presi- Judicial Proceedings Committee, which had his completing dent Thomas V. “Mike” Miller and House been a stumbling block for years. The bill the process by Speaker Michael Busch (all supporters in passed by an 8-3 margin compared to last which the trans- this year’s General Assembly), signed the year’s 6-5 defeat. gender commu- bill into law to raucous cheers from many “This is an incredibly important mo- nity has risen to representing various advocacy organiza- ment in our organization’s efforts to secure full legal equal- tions who helped persuade lawmakers to equality and fairness for LGBT Marylanders ity in the state pass the bill. and our families,” said Carrie Evans, execu- of Maryland.” Among those in attendance was Bal- tive director of Equality Maryland, in a state- Signatures timore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake ment. “This law has been in the works for are being gath- whose city was the first jurisdiction in more than a decade and is the result of so ered led by the state to pass a non-discrimination bill many people and organizations – transgen- MdPetitions. based on gender identity back in 2002. der individuals and their families showing com, a conser- Montgomery, Howard, and Baltimore coun- up and telling their stories year after year, vative group, At the signing

The Dandy Vagabonds at the Alchemy of Art live music. The craft boutique carries a wide va- By Steve Charing ed in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods, temporary art gallery located in Fells Point riety of handmade, predominantly local Xander Dumas and Elliot Mittens, a dy- this installation is part of an ongoing proj- that showcases emerging and re-emerging arts and crafts such as pottery, hand- namic lesbian duo who comprise the Dan- ect in which we hope to inform and inspire artists of all mediums. Located on the first made clocks, scarves, jewelry, and natural dy Vagabonds, will be showcasing “Ruby our audience of these strong, courageous, floor of the converted convent, the gallery beauty products. And recently the Alchemy Moon: A Parade of Vintage Elegance” at graceful, bril- consists of of Art has added an independent movie The Alchemy of Art (1637 Eastern Avenue) liant perform- three rooms. screening in the courtyard night to exhibit during the month of June. The opening gal- ers,” Dumas Two of short films or live interactive films and mu- lery night to introduce their show will be on told Baltimore the rooms sic. The gallery was recognized by online June 5 from 7 to 11 p.m with what promises OUTloud. are for gallery travel site Theculturetrip.com as one of the to be a “sultry, vintage soundscape by DJ “Their show space top-ten contemporary art galleries to see Paige Shuttleworth.” It’s a BYOB event. work is in- while the in Baltimore. The Dandy Vagabonds – Dumas and spired by vin- back room is Sheridan Costa is a local Baltimorean Mittens – are described as “a Baltimore- tage opulence the craft bou- who grew up in the suburbs of the city but based pair of curious, playful artists who and decayed tique. The art left to get her bachelors in art from Brooks thrive on telling stories of whimsy, adven- elegance,” in the gal- Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, ture, insight, and balance through perfor- says Sheridan lery rooms California. She resided there for six years mance art, circus arts, and the tactile and Costa, owner changes on before moving to San Francisco to do ephemeral.” of the Alchemy a monthly freelance photography. After spending 12 “Ruby Moon: A Parade of Vintage El- of Art. “The basis with an years on the West Coast she was deter- egance” is an interactive exhibit highlight- collaborative open gallery mined to support the arts by opening an ing several early 1900s innovative female duo creates vi- evening the art gallery. performers who defied gender stereotypes gnettes within themes of transformations, first Thursday of each month to introduce “I decided my home town of Baltimore and pioneered a platform on which the two energy, gender, and wanderlust. Such vi- the community to the new art. The first would be the best place because of its di- performers say they are proud to stand. gnettes have been performed and or ex- Thursday night usually consists of the new verse and growing art community,” Costa The stories of these rarae aves are rep- hibited by the Baltimore Lantern Parade, display of the art with a local DJ or band. explains. She moved back to Baltimore at resented through sculptural tapestries, toy the Wilmington Delaware Fringe Festival, And to close out the show the gallery also the end of 2012 and has since found the theatre vignettes, and advertisement-style Night Vision Northeast Tour, and Charm has an evening event on the last Sunday convent on 1637 Eastern Avenue and has illustration posters. City Kitty Club, among others.” of the month to give people a chance to renovated it to set up the gallery. It’s been “Told with colors and shapes represent- The Alchemy of Art is new cozy con- come out and check out the work also with open since October. t 4 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MAY 3o, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MAY 30, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 5 beyond the beltway compiled by Jim Becker major consideration with the South, often der son Chaz “pitiful.” referred to as the Bible Belt, as the only The flier also claims that Cher “com- area below majority acceptance of same- pounded her proud sins by pandering to Most Americans sex marriage. According to the poll, 48% the fags/dykes.” It suggests that Cher’s of those surveyed in the South accept gay son Chaz underwent a sex change in or- support same- marriage. In the East, 67% voiced support; der to “show Cher who was boss.” Hearts the West stood at 59% in support and the filled of hate simply have no understand- sex marriage Midwest at 53%. (Dallas Voice at Dallas- ing of the healing spirit that glamour can voice.com) have on the soul. Surely, the Westboro Los Angeles, California – A majority of congregation’s hearts are made of stone. Americans across the nation continue to (Attitude magazine, with comments from support same-sex marriage, but sharp Molly Shumate (left) and her son J.B. at Attitude.co.uk/westboro-picket- regional differences remain, according to Catholic schools cher-gig-panders-gays) a poll released Wednesday, the Los An- geles Times reported. The current Gallup contract bars sexual orientation or gender identity. In poll shows that 55% of Americans support Cincinnati, 14-year veteran teacher Molly same-sex marriage, a percentage that has gay sex or Shumate resigned last week rather than Q High in continued to rise since 2011, when sup- sign the contract. She would rather support port passed the majority point. In 1996, marriage her gay son than have a job with a dioc- Phoenix when Gallup first asked about the issue, esan school. “In my eyes there is nothing just 27% of Americans surveyed said they Cleveland, Ohio – Responding to a “need wrong with my son,” she told the Cincinnati graduates first believed that gay marriage should be legal. for clarity” on how to “live an authentically Enquirer. “This is what God gave me and According to the poll, 42% of those sur- Catholic life,” the Diocese of Cleveland is- what God created and someone I should student veyed this year said gay marriage should sued new teacher contracts last week with never be asked to not support.” “For me not be valid; a number that has been falling an updated morals clause that specifically to sign this [contract], I feel like I would be Phoenix, Arizona – Radioo Kennedy’s from its high in 2011, when 47% opposed bars teachers from cohabiting, engaging telling my son I’ve changed my mind, that graduation marks a first for Q High. Like same-sex marriage. in gay sex or same-sex relationships, or I don’t support him as I did. And I won’t do graduating high school seniors every- The poll comes as federal courts in Or- extramarital sex. It also bars supporting that.” (Gay People’s Chronicle – Anthony where this time of year, Radioo Kennedy egon and Pennsylvania struck down state same-sex marriage. The new contract mir- Glassman at Gaypeopleschronicle.com) is getting a cap and gown ready for the bans on same-sex marriage, meaning that rors one introduced last March in Cincinna- big day. But there will be special attention 19 states and the District of Columbia now ti for the 2014-2015 school year, which the on Radioo’s graduation as the first student give gays the same rights as heterosexu- Human Rights Campaign criticized then, who has completed work at Q High Learn- als when it comes to matrimonial issues. noting that teachers at Catholic schools Westboro church ing Center, an online high school that ca- The issue is pending in courts in almost are not usually ordained clergy. ters to LGBT students. every state and has been argued in two One of the more minor, albeit calcu- to picket Cher The 17-year-old transgender youth federal appeals districts involving cases lated, changes in the contract is to refer recognizes the significance of the occasion. from Utah and Virginia. Most people ex- to instructors as “teacher-minister,” putting concert in “Just graduating from high school in general pect the final decision will be made by the an onus of religious duty on the teach- is nerve wracking,” Radioo said. “I’ve never U.S. Supreme Court. ers. The contract changes are intended Kansas City been the first in anything. Being the first is All age groups have shown an increas- to make clear and more specific what has kind of sets a lead. A lot of people look up ing acceptance of same-sex marriage, always been required and expected of our Topeka, Kansas – Fred Phelps may be to you being the first.” Radioo will graduate but the greatest gains have been among teachers and administrators,” a letter to dead but his hateful church is still at it! during a ceremony on May 30 with 86 other the younger group. In 1996, 41% of those administrators notes. The contract spe- Westboro Baptist Church has announced students who have completed high school at aged 18 to 29 years said that gay marriage cifically bans “public support of positions plans to picket Cher’s concert in Kansas the other online schools in the Valley oper- should be legal. But that figure jumped to contrary to Roman Catholic Church teach- City on Saturday, May 31 because she ated by Arizona Virtual Academy and Insight 78% this year. By comparison, those 50 ing (including, but not limited to, publically “panders to fags/dykes,” reports Attitude School of Arizona. “I love it here. It’s kind of years and older remained below the ma- supporting abortion, euthanasia, assisted magazine. a lifesaver,” Radioo said. Before starting at jority level, even though their support in- suicide, embryonic stem cell research, in In a flier published on May 22, the noto- Q High, Radioo attended a traditional high creased. Regional differences remain a vitro fertilization, artificial insemination, riously homophobic organization – famed school, where the youth came out as a les- surrogate parenthood, direct sterilization, for its website Godhatesfags.com – re- bian as a freshman. “I was harassed and or so-called homosexual or same-sex mar- fers to Cher as “that bundle of confusion,” bullied a lot,” including being pushed down These news notes have been compiled, riage or unions).” The contract also bans and calls the late Sonny Bono an “ageing a set of stairs, Radio said. with permission, from the online version “engaging in or supporting transvestism, twerp.” The flyer brands Cher’s transgen- Q High was established two years ago of various newspapers and other web transgenderism, or sex reassignment,” as a partnership with one n ten at the drop- sites. We thank these publications for and bars “membership in any organization in center in central Phoenix maintained by allowing us to bring you their news sto- that is anti-Catholic or whose philosophy is the agency that provides services for LGBT ries. Usually the reports have been sig- in any way contrary to the ethical or moral youth. The school had 13 students during nificantly edited and you can read the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.” the spring term. Q High opened with the full story by going to the web site men- While Cleveland has a gay-inclusive mission of creating a safe space for LGBT tioned following the item. Comments antidiscrimination ordinance that covers students who may have been bullied in tra- are strictly the opinions of Jim Becker employment, diocesan schools’ religious ditional schools. It’s one of just a few in the and not of Baltimore OUTloud or Pride nature would likely trump the ordinance country that cater to LGBT youth. t (Echo- Media. since neither state nor federal law preclude Magazie – Glenn Gullickson at Echomag. employment discrimination on the basis of com)

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Putting a Stamp on Equality lies and friends would support protections – continued from page 1 for their equal rights. In the years since Milk’s death, there have been hundreds of Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. openly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgen- Milk’s achievements gave hope and confi- der public officials in America. dence to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans- “In 2009, Milk was posthumously gendered [sic] (LGBT) people in the United awarded the Medal of Freedom by Presi- States and elsewhere at a time when the dent Barack Obama who praised his ‘vi- community was encouraging widespread sionary courage and conviction’ in fighting hostility and discrimination. His remarkable discrimination. The Harvey Milk Founda- career was tragically cut short nearly a year tion, established by his nephew Stuart Milk, after he took office, when he and San Fran- and his campaign manager and aide, Anne cisco Mayor George Moscone were assas- Kronenberg, is dedicated to realizing Har- sinated. vey’s vision of equality and authenticity for “A commitment to serving a broad con- everyone, both in the U.S. and globally.” t stituency, not just LGBT people, helped Like Us On make Milk an effective and popular politi- cian and leader. Many other qualities made Facebook! him successful as well. He was an eloquent speaker with a winning sense of humor and he showed pioneering leadership in build- ing coalitions between diverse groups. “Milk believed that government should represent all citizens, ensuring equality and providing needed services. He spoke for the participation of LGBT people along with other minorities in the political process. He believed that the more LGBT came out as their authentic selves, the more their fami-

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By Shannon Vitiritti of people coming to the stage to see what Doubs Woods Park is an idyllic blend of would come next. Between performances, grass and trees located in Hagerstown, DJ JerrBear kept the party going with re- Maryland. On an average day, Doubs mixes of hit songs. Woods Park is home to joggers and walk- The little ones were not forgotten in ers, school children and teenagers, bicy- all the excitement. Face painting, games, clists and roller bladers. toys, candy, and rock painting were just May 17th was not an av- some of the activities erage day as over 600 guests children were able to en- came out to Doubs Woods joy during the day. Doubs Park for one thing – the third Woods Park also has a annual Hagerstown Hopes. playground with a slide The day began with vol- and some swing sets, unteers helping to prepare which also proved popular. the park for live music, drag Hagerstown Hopes shows, vendors, food, and set out to celebrate di- games. The chilly early morning tempera- versity and promote equality. With over tures were not enough to keep people at 600 people coming together from differ- home as over 300 people were on scene ent backgrounds, with different views on when the doors opened at noon. politics and religion, it’s safe to say Hag- Hagerstown Hopes founder Anna erstown Hopes accomplished their goals Draper Bowers thanked the crowd for mak- for 2014. ing Hagerstown Hopes possible for 2014 Anna Draper Bowers promises that before giving way to Luscious Pand. The Hagerstown Hopes 2015 will be even bet- band performed for nearly an hour, to the ter with the help of Vice President Todd delight of the gathered guests. Garnand, Treasurer Mary Perkins, and the The drag performances dazzled the men and women who make up the Hager- crowds as every new show saw throngs stown Hopes planning committee. t

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the words transvestite, transgender, trans- sexual, trans, and tranny are interchange- ing signs, outline how abusers use a vari- able terms. Alas they are not, but they ety of methods and schemes to manipulate sound so much alike because of that trans Mood you and wield their power, provide ways prefix that they are often mistaken for one a victim can make his or her own “great Rational Swings escape.” T-hought and the same. I remember the first time I Wyatt O’Brian Evans I’ll have the good fortune of being able Sharon Brackett heard the word “tranny,” it was used in ref- erence to an automobile, not a person. We to include Mr. Hartsel Shirley in that eppy. have a habit of shortening words for con- An IPV/A survivor, Mr. Shirley was able venience but in this case this shortening Ridin’ the to make his great escape. Subsequently, The ‘T’ Word has obscured the difference in terms. Hartsel’s done quite well for himself: he’s Put plainly, the fact that some find “tran- emotionally and mentally strong. His an- There continues to be a dust up over “Ru- ny” offensive should be enough to consider Airwaves ticipated new novel entitled, Three Words, Paul” Andre Charles, of RuPaul’s Drag not using the word. I grew up around people Four Letters, will be released later this Race, and his continued use of the word who often used the “n-word.” When I chal- Guess what? As the Pointer Singers sang, year. “tranny” to describe any and all trans lenged them on this back in the 70s of my “I’m just sooooo excited… and I just can’t Let me give you a bit of a “teaser” persons. Let’s be clear on a few things. youth I would get incredulous looks for these hide it!” about one of Hartsel’s harrowing IPV/A ex- RuPaul is a gay man who is also a drag people had “almost“ no idea that they had Why? Well you see, I’ve been afforded periences, in his own words: queen. Period. By the broad overarching just uttered anything but a reasonable term a phenomenal opportunity! You see, I can “He comes in from the bar, says noth- “umbrella” defined by the term “transgen- for a black person. Their arguments were, now include radio talk show host as one ing, gets undressed, and positions himself der,” which encompasses any variety of well “that is what they call themselves,” or of the many hats I wear. My new weekly on me in the only position he ever did – gender non-conformity, his person and “we have always used that word.” Sound internet radio program, The Woe Show, me on my stomach and him straddling me those like him are included familiar? And it is an equally ab- debuts Sunday, June 1, 9 p.m. EST, on the body. This time, however, I told to stop, under that parasol. He does surd argument to continue to use progressive PapiChuloRadio. and tried pushing him off of me. I mean, not speak for trans persons. a word that is perceived as de- Just what’s The Woe Show all about? how could we have sex? We had no lu- The problem here is that the meaning and hurtful just because Well, it’s cutting-edge, probing, absorbing bricant! (Usually, he’d get some KY, lo- term “transgender” covers too it seems to be convenient. How radio. It explores and dissects controver- tion, or Vaseline.) He continued to pin me much ground; it is too broad do you decide when to not use sial issues and topics, and features di- down. With one hand, he wiped some spit and does not account for per- that word? How about never? verse and dynamic individuals that impact on his palm and wiped that on my anus. sons with differing notions, ex- With the “T-word” though the LGBTQ community and its allies. To and tried again to screw me. I wriggled, I periences and goals. how does one differentiate? make things even more appealing, humor twisted, I did all of the moving I could to I have some trouble with a Who thinks this of themselves or is strategically woven throughout. get out from under him – but I just couldn’t! similar term, “Persons of Col- uses this word? I think it is easy For example, on any given Sunday, He’d managed to force his way in, or”, which essentially means anybody who to sort. In the bacon and egg breakfast the The Woe Show shines a bright light on and it was so painful. I got to the is not perceived to be white. Is there com- chicken was involved, the pig was commit- intimate partner violence/abuse point where I said to myself, ‘If monality in that descriptor? Most assuredly ted. The same goes here; if you are always (IPV/A), or activism, or HIV/AIDS, I just let him go ahead, it’ll be there is. However to infer that the issues “you” rather than sometimes “you” then or the political climate, or prison over quicker!’ So, I stopped faced by Latinas, blacks, Native Ameri- tranny does not apply (at least for most rape, or current affairs. The Woe fighting. He probably came cans, and a host of others are uniform and trans persons I know). If you are part-time Show welcomes folks from all walks about two minutes later. completely common dismisses that there in some fashion (the chicken) then I really of life, who are either emerging or es- Then he rolled off of me and went are some severe and profound differenc- do not care what you call yourself as long tablished in their particular professions right to sleep. I waited until I knew he was es and needs in each of those communi- as you make sure not to call me the same / vocations: authors, community organiz- asleep; then, I went to clean myself up. As ties. Similarly we have distinct communi- thing. I am a pig you see. ers, adult-industry performers, comedians, soon as I bent over the toilet to expel his ties within the LGBTQ universe as well as I’m tired of this noise. When something is activists, musicians. A truly eclectic group. semen, I felt the tear in my anus. When I within the “T” community itself. Yes there not working you need to make a change. So The Woe Show is uncut and uncen- finally thought I could stand wiping myself, are subsets within the trans universe (ask I am proposing that we consider adopting a sored. This enables listeners to get a I wiped and saw red all over the tissue. Facebook and their 50-plus gender decla- new term for those of us who are not doing “three-dimensional” picture of each guest, The more I wiped, the more blood there rations) and we would be wise to under- drag as we are not likely soon to get them to if you will. was. He’d really done a lot of damage. I stand those differences. stop using tranny. I know this is a bit like set- Being a talk show host is a dream was completely horrified! I lay awake that Our problem is that for the purpose of ting up a new faction or party or something. come true for me! It enables me to extend night petrified.” Unfortunately, Hartsel later seeking our civil rights we have rolled up Some may call it a separatist movement but my platform of communication and advo- tested positive for HIV.” trans into transgender and then rolled that I am only referring to nomenclature. cacy. It allows me to grow and expand as I hope you all will tune into The Woe into LGBTQ. But that is a bit like saying For those of us who reject “tranny” I a journalist, author, and talent. It provides Show! I’ll work hard to make the program Mohawks and Navahos have the exact propose we adopt the term “novo.” That me opportunities to peel back the layers unique, informative, entertaining. same issues and concerns and use the would be the Latin word for change. I found of, and dig even deeper into those issues But most of all, I’ll strive to make The same language to express them. Sure relevant to and impacting the LBGTQ com- Woe Show a meaningful listening experi- a reference (Latinwordlist.com/latin-word- t there is commonality but each are unique for/latin-word-for-change-53011987.htm) munity. It gives me more immediacy and ence. and need to be recognized as so. The idea with the following description: “The Latin vitality. Wyatt O’Brian Evans is a journalist, in- that you can paint a group of people with word for change is novo. Novo is defined A notable example is an episode of structor, motivational speaker, and author of one brush and not have somebody offend- as: to make anew, refresh, revive, change, The Woe Show that I have planned for the new novel, Nothing Can Tear Us Apart ed is a bit naïve at best. alter, invent.” the end of June. It concerns intimate part- – Rage! His new radio program, “The Woe Our second problem is indeed lan- That feels pretty comfortable and accu- ner violence and abuse (IPV/A). I define Show,” debuts June 1, 9 p.m., on PapiChu- guage. For much of the general population, rate to me. I am a novo. As to that T-word, IPV/A, point out that this behavior is both loRadio. Visit Wyattevans.com and follow and dare I say a large portion of the LGB, maybe you can just forget about it. t physical and emotional, discuss the warn- him at Facebook.com/wyattoevans. 10 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MAY 3o, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com Thinking OUTloud

ernment that is supposed to be All this means is that as things “of the people, by the people, for get better in the U.S. they seem the people” based on Lincoln’s to be getting worse elsewhere. Gettysburg Address turned a Jay Michaelson of the Daily OUT blind eye on the developing AIDS Beast opines that these nations crisis that began in the 1980s. In are reflecting a backlash to the Spoken direct contrast, we now have a progress in the U.S. “Thanks to Steve Charing president that has moved heaven globalization, America’s current and earth to help achieve equal- infatuation with all things gay has ity for LGBT folks. If only he had become more visible around the a Congress he could work with. world,” he writes. “As a result, Not Out of the All this welcome news masks many countries have become vol- one underlying bit of reality: atile mixtures of 1950s attitudes Woods Yet we’re not out of the woods yet. and 2010s media. Children may More states have legalized watch Glee on their smartphones, With Pride approaching so quickly, it is same-sex marriage than have but their parents still think gay easy to get caught up in the euphoria that non-discrimination protections people are pedophiles.” has resulted from an unprecedented and in place for LGBT workers. The And the AIDS crisis is far from unpredicted series of victories affecting federal law – Employment Non- over. Though it’s no longer con- the LGBT community. The discriminatory discrimination Act or ENDA – has sidered a “gay disease,” new in- ban on same-sex marriage is falling one “celebrated” its 40th anniversary fections from younger men who state at a time like poorly mounted tiles of non-passage. It’s been intro- have sex with men are on the rise. off a wall. Just this past week Oregon and duced in every Congress but the 109th too, has led to anti-gay violence around We can celebrate the steps we have Pennsylvania became the 18th and 19th without success. Prospects are dim for the the country. taken as we move forward – as well we states, respectively, to hop on the road to near future that the bill would become law China is cracking down on gay activ- should – but we must understand that equality. Remember when there only five? given the Republicans’ staunch opposition ists. Brunei has a law that allows death there is so much more work left to be done. More states are in limbo because of legal to passage despite the fact nearly three- by stoning for gay sex. And then there are Clearly, we’re not out of the woods yet. t challenges that are in process that may fourths of Americans support nondiscrimi- the stringent laws in other Middle Eastern Not by a long shot. also add to the totals. nation in the workplace for LGBT folks. countries. Forty-four percent of Americans now The GOP stubbornly continues to trail live in a state that allows same-sex mar- behind the shifting, progressive public at- riage. A Washington Post-ABC News poll titudes – a development that weakens the conducted in March show that nearly three Party nationally. out of five Americans support the right of Despite the progress, old habits don’t gays and lesbians to tie the knot. All in all, die. There are still haters out there who North Dakota remains as the sole state would physically harm LGBT people if where no challenge to their ban has taken given the chance or deprive them of their place. rights. Bullying in schools continues to On top of that, the U.S. Supreme Court cause problems for LGBT students, es- ruled last year that legally married same- pecially among the transgender kids. And sex couples cannot be denied the federal families who rely on a strict interpretation benefits afforded heterosexual married of Scripture still throw their LGBT children couples. out of their homes or make it so uncomfort- Locally, the recent passage of the Fair- able for them, the kids become runaways ness for All Marylanders Act, derided by or homeless. opponents as “the bathroom bill,” is anoth- These problems continue to exist but er reason to celebrate after years of fail- they are more acute outside the U.S. where ure. A signature drive is underway to peti- there is widespread homophobia leading to tion the law to referendum in November, serious consequences. We know of the the but my gut is telling me it will fail by either Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2014 the inability to collect the requisite number (previously called the “Kill the Gays bill” in of signatures or that it will likely lose at the the western media). Instead of the death ballot box. penalty for being gay, life imprisonment is This past year we’ve witnessed his- the penalty. Whew! tory in the world of sports whereby Jason Elsewhere in Africa, new anti-gay laws Collins became the first openly gay man have been proposed in Kenya, Nigeria, to play in a major North American sport Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and Zam- league (pro basketball) while still active, bia. Anti-gay violence has been increasing and Michael Sam became the first openly across the continent. gay player to be drafted in the National In 2013 Russia received international Football League. criticism for enacting an anti-LGBT propa- With the screening on HBO of Larry ganda law, which purportedly was to pre- Kramer’s powerful drama The Normal vent distribution of “non-traditional sexual Heart, we got a glimpse of how our gov- relationships” ideas among minors. This, BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MAY 30, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 11 quality of life

er, more meaningful emotional level. Keep in mind acting on this anger, only adds fuel to the fire and never turns out well. 3) Bargaining – At this stage we feel we need to fix the situation and will do any- Moving thing to make that happen. We will bargain Forward with anyone and everyone to reverse this Ava Barron-Shasho terrible fate. We sort through our own be- haviors and begin bargaining to bring about a change. Dying’s Just • “God if you bring him back to me I promise I will never smoke again.” a Stage • “Mike, I didn’t understand how hard it was for you. I promise to stop drinking so In 1969, Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross wrote much.” her famous book On Death & Dying. • “I promise to help more with your Kübler-Ross studied people with terminal mom.” illnesses, near-death experiences, and • “I can start hanging out with your new those in hospice. She found a commonality friends too.” among all and the five stages of grief were 4) Depression – Denial, anger, and bar- born. These five stages are denial, anger, gaining require an abundance of energy. It’s bargaining, depression, and acceptance. hard to stop thinking about your situation for After her book hit the streets, people ev- even a second. It’s a mental game of chess erywhere starting weighing in on the issue. that you play over and over to figure out how Kübler-Ross’s stages were getting recogni- to get through this trauma. It’s exhausting. tion but not just for death and dying. The It sucks the life out of you. Signs and symp- five stages were being ap- toms of depression such plied to anyone faced with as weight loss or gain, a challenging life event. So lack of joy, and isolation if your house burned down, become evident. When your partner walked out, you go through this stage, you lost your job or con- hang on tight to your sup- tracted an STD, you can bet port system and remem- dollars to donuts the five ber, “This too shall pass.” stages where going to ap- 5) Acceptance – pear on your “to-do” list, like When faced with a trau- it or not. ma we can’t fathom how So now that we know we will ever accept our the stages apply to everyone and a variety plight. Why accept a situation we don’t like of situations, let’s break them down shall or want. Yet with time we begin to see life we. from a different perspective and we start 1) Denial – Whatever the bad news is moving forward, adjusting to our new nor- chances are your mind will have an imme- mal. diate dismissive reaction. “Mike just said At first Kübler-Ross thought people went he wants to breakup but I know he doesn’t through these stages in order, completing mean it. With all the stress in our lives right one stage before going to the next. Unfor- now and stuff going on and that new thera- tunately we humans aren’t that predictable pist he’s seeing. He’s just reacting. I’m go- and our emotions… well let’s just say, not ing to make him a nice dinner and all will be so orderly. It would be nice if we could sit well. This will pass.” back and say “Alright, I’m going to take four 2) Anger – Time has passed but not months to go though the stages and I will Mike’s feelings. The breakup has happened cut depression short because, really? Who and anger follows. “WTF! It’s that new friend wants to feel that miserable.” he’s been hanging out with after work. He’s The big unknown factor is how long it takes pinning his unhappiness on me. What about to get through the stages. Of course it would be his stressful job, the extra 30 pounds he’s easier if we could get a prescription from a doctor. lugging around and having to care for his “Take six months and call me in the morning.” We mother who has dementia?! What the hell? all know that emotions aren’t predicable. So the Doesn’t he know I’m the best thing that ever next time you or someone you care about is going happened to him? I’m changing the locks through a rough time, remember to practice kind- and selling his stuff!” ness. Sometimes that’s the best we can do. t At this stage, being angry is completely Please share your comments and feed- normal and understandable. Anger helps us back on this topic or others with Avabarron- purge our feelings so we can get to a deep- shasho.com

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indulging is to eat a healthy meal or snack before you go to the event. This may seem ward or even dangerous to admit what re- silly, but physiologically it will keep your ally happened. That’s understandable, but it Fit blood sugar steady so you don’t feel su- doesn’t make it real. for per hungry, your stretch receptors in your People who squat on toilets to avoid stomach will be coated so you feel full and Open Wide contact with the seat frequently get the seat Life you will actually have a greater chance of ask Dr Eva Joshua H. Buchbinder wet with urine, dirty from feces or from their resisting your weaknesses because your Dr Eva Hersh shoes, and are at risk of falling. I don’t recom- parasympathetic nervous system will be mend it. practiced at exercising will power. This may People who use lots of toilet paper to Spring into sound overly scientific but it is important to Can You Get cover the seats of public toilets contribute to have a plan of action to be successful. the frequent problems of clogged toilets and Fitness! The third step to success with summer That from a lack of paper. fitness is to take action! Like all the t-shirts Most infections people get are either air- The weather in Maryland is finally nice – say, “Just do it!” Get up and get moving, borne (breathed in, like influenza or tubercu- what a relief! As hundreds of people be- you need to start something before you can Toilet Seat? losis) or fecal-oral, like diarrhea and hepatitis gin going outside it becomes easier to let finish it. You want to lose weight, put down A. Fecal-oral infections occur when an in- health and wellness slide. Some might the cookies and get off the couch. You Dear Dr. Eva, fected person does not clean their hands well disagree with this, citing “Well now I can want to get stronger? Get in the gym and I love your columns and appreciate the after a bowel movement, then shakes another jog outside or ride my bike or go for a pick up something heavy! You want to get variety of topics you address – always sen- person’s hand, hands them paper money, or walk…” True, but for faster? Start speed train- sitively. prepares food for them. Then the second per- how long or what will ing! Whatever the goal I know this sounds nutty, but how safe (or son becomes infected. The place to break you do / eat / drink is you need to take ac- not) are public/shared toilets? I remember as that chain of infection does not relate to toilet to undermine those tion to achieve it. Noth- a kid my mom would carry those paper toilet- use. It is about hand-washing. healthy activities? As ing happens by accident seat covers, or use toilet paper before sitting Let’s consider some more common and the temperature rises and nothing worth hav- down. My sister does the same. less noticed sources of fecal- the average Ameri- ing is easy. But trust me But is it really necessary? Es- oral infections, in the bathroom can spends more when I tell you that it is pecially if there’s nothing visible and elsewhere: time socializing at worth every moment of on it and you know it is cleaned • Door knobs and handles, weddings, cookouts, struggle, every drop of nightly? I’ve been wondering especially in the bathroom – parties, a friend’s sweat, every sore and this for years but have been too the home bathroom as well as rooftop deck, etc. aching muscle. I know embarrassed to ask. ;) Thanks!! public. Think about it: hands, What usually comes with these activities? that I’m not the fittest or strongest or lean- Pee-shy and whatever those hands Increased consumption of empty calories est person in the world, but I’m better than touch after wiping and before in the form of breads, desserts, or alcohol. I was before and I’m getting better as time Dear Pee-Shy, washing, are far more contami- There tend be more healthy choices too, goes on. I surround myself with people who It’s not necessary. There is nated with bacteria than but- but eating more isn’t necessarily good for want to live a healthy lifestyle. My wife and no health problem that is trans- tock cheeks. Use of a paper you. Remember, you can have too much I workout together and we are active with mitted by sitting on a toilet seat towel or doubled toilet paper for of a good thing. I’ll discuss how to set and our son. We make a conscious choice to be that is dry and appears clean. door handles, faucets, and the keep realistic goals to help you have the active and fit following that choice with hard It is also pretty farfetched that door of the bathroom is a smart healthiest and fittest spring and summer to work, and so can you! a person would pick up an in- idea. If that’s not practical, ap- date. Quick review of the three steps to spring fection from a wet or dirty toilet seat either, ply hand sanitizer once out of the bathroom. The first step to keeping active and and summer fitness success: unless they had a sore or rash on their own • Wash hands after handling money. Mon- healthy throughout the summer months is • Set realistic goals that you can seat (thighs and buttocks). The skin is an im- ey has a greater number and variety of bacte- setting realistic goals. If you’re not a run- achieve in a timely fashion, achieve them, portant part of the immune system. If there ria than a toilet. This is because people touch ner, don’t sign-up for a marathon. Some then set new ones. are breaks in the skin, it makes us more vul- far more things and a far greater number of might say this statement is harsh and that • Don’t sabotage yourself, have a plan nerable to infection, but the main sources of other people with our hands than with our bot- you should try to push your limits. Also true, of attack when you’re going to go some- infection are others’ hands, pets and dirt, not toms. Also, money passes through far more but maybe if you’ve never run a race you where that sweets, alcohol, and fats are toilet seats. No one wants to sit in urine, but people’s hands than the number of people should start with a 5k. When it comes to fit- served: either eat a meal before or come it’s important to know that urine normally con- who sit on a toilet between cleanings. ness many people set unrealistic goals, are prepared to fight the urge. tains no bacteria. Even if a urine infection is • Now that Memorial Day is past, remem- incapable of achieving them in the desired • Get to work! No matter how much you present, urine infections are not passed from ber to wear rubber shoes or flip-flops at the timeframe, become disappointed with the want to change or intend to change your person to person. pool to keep away the athletes’ foot fungus! results or lack of results then quit all togeth- body doesn’t respond to desires and inten- Many people have concerns about get- • A recent study showed that only 32% of er. This is tragic. Set a goal you can accom- tions, your body responds to hard work. ting a sexually transmitted infection from a men and 62% of women wash their hands in plish. It should be challenging and uncom- Now get to it! t toilet seat. There is no reported case of this public bathrooms. It’s a new low! It’s also a fortable, but once you’ve reached it you’ll Joshua Buchbinder M.S. is the group occurring. At the risk of being obvious: the recipe for frequent illness. Remember that feel great and we can aim even higher! training coordinator at Life Time Athletic in reason sexually-transmitted infected infec- to wash your hands effectively you need to The second step to staying on track in Columbia, Maryland. He has been a coach tions are called sexually-transmitted infec- use soap, wash for least 30 seconds, wash warm weather is to not sabotage yourself. It and trainer for over 17 years working with tions is that they can only be transmitted by between your fingers, and wash under your becomes easy to give yourself excuses to anyone who wants to make their lives sexual intercourse, and not in other ways. nails. t not train or to eat unhealthy meals. At ev- healthier and stronger. For more informa- On occasion it may be important for a person Eva Hersh is a Baltimore family physician. ery cookout there is an excessive amount tion you can reach him at jbuchbinder@ insist that they (for example) got chlamydia Send your comments and questions to her by of junk food. The easiest way to keep from lifetimefitness.com or 410-967-9699. from a toilet seat because it might be awk- email at [email protected].

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Byo Sc tt MacLeod ent ironic sense of humor. family and friends France, for a year of study with renowned A concert to honor the life and work of He often quipped to friends was held there on composition teacher Nadia Boulanger. His Baltimore composer Christopher Crumay that Desperate Living would April 16th. year in Paris would leave an indelible mark Lobingier will be held at the First Unitar- stand as his epitaph. Christopher Lob- on his sense of style, art, culture and cui- ian Church of Baltimore, Charles & Frank- Chris retained a broad ingier was born on sine that he carried throughout his life. Re- lin Streets, on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at knowledge of classical and February 5, 1944 in turning to Baltimore in 1969, he set about 4 p.m. A longtime Baltimore resident and modern music composition Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- making a career in his adopted hometown. lover of the arts, Chris died on April 9, which he shared willingly vania. His interest in He worked for many years in the Classi- 2014, at Riverview Care Center following as audio visual specialist in music and composi- cal Music department of record store, Re- an extended illness. The cause of death the library of the Peabody tion began at an ear- cordmasters, a position that prepared him was heart failure. He was 70 years old. Institute of the Johns Hop- ly age. He graduated well for hiring as audio-visual specialist at Chris composed works for piano, or- kins University for 35 years. from the University Peabody. gan, voice, organ and trumpet, brass He retired from that position School, Pittsburgh Chris’s greatest legacy is the enthu- quintet, and other mediums. In the winter in May, 2013. He was co- in 1963. He began siasm and love with which he shared his of 2002 he composed a series of six “Qui- founder in 1993 of the Bal- studies at Carnegie- vast knowledge of music and its history etudes,” in response to the devastation of timore Composer’s Forum, Mellon University, with scores of students and contempo- the World Trade Center in New York on an organization dedicated to attaining a Bachelor raries who crossed his desk at the Pea- September 11, 2001. Several of these will performance of contempo- of Fine Arts in Music body Library. He was an irreplaceable as- be performed in the concert. rary composition, and served Theory and Compo- set and resource for future generations of Perhaps fitting to his intellectually as- as its president for several sition in 1966, and musicians and music lovers. tute irascible personality, Chris may best years. then moved to Bal- Chris is survived by two sisters, Kirsti be remembered as composer for John Chris was organist at timore for further Adkins of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Waters’ 1977 film, Desperate Living. The Messiah Lutheran Church on study at the Peabody Danby Ludgate of Charlottesville, Virginia, his opening fanfare sequence features a high Canton’s O’Donnell Square Conservatory of Mu- brother-in-law Michael Ludgate, three nieces, society dinner party in which the main in East Baltimore for more sic. one nephew, and his many friends, profes- course served is rat. This high style/low than twenty-five years. A me- In 1968 Chris sional colleagues, and former students who brow sensibility was a mark of his irrever- morial service for immediate Chris Lobingier moved to Paris, constituted his Baltimore family. t

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Tell your healthcare provider about any new or unusual see the full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information. • These are not all the possible side effects of STRIBILD. For more Flovent® HFA, Veramyst®) symptoms you may have after you stop taking STRIBILD information, ask your healthcare provider. - itraconazole (Sporanox®) What is STRIBILD? Who should not take STRIBILD? • Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You - ketoconazole (Nizoral®) may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. ® • STRIBILD is a prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in adults - lidocaine (Xylocaine ) Do not take STRIBILD if you also take a medicine that contains: who have never taken HIV-1 medicines before. 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Talk with your healthcare provider - rifapentine (Priftin ) about how you can take part in this registry. - risperidone (Risperdal®, Risperdal Consta®) What is the most important information I should know about STRIBILD? • pimozide (Orap®) ® ® ® ® ® • If you are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed - salmeterol (Serevent ) or salmeterol when taken in combination with • rifampin (Rifadin , Rifamate , Rifater , Rimactane ) if you take STRIBILD. uticasone (Advair Diskus®, Advair HFA®) STRIBILD can cause serious side effects, including: ® • sildena l (Revatio ), when used for treating lung problems ® ® ® ® 1. Build-up of lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). Lactic acidosis - You should not breastfeed if you have HIV-1 because of the risk of - sildena l (Viagra ), tadala l (Cialis ) or vardena l (Levitra , Staxyn ), can happen in some people who take STRIBILD or similar (nucleoside • simvastatin (Simcor®, Vytorin®, Zocor®) passing HIV-1 to your baby. for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). If you get dizzy or faint (low blood pressure), have vision changes or have an erection that last analogs) medicines. Lactic acidosis is a serious medical emergency that ® - Two of the medicines in STRIBILD can pass to your baby in your breast • triazolam (Halcion ) longer than 4 hours, call your healthcare provider or get medical help can lead to death. Lactic acidosis can be hard to identify early, because milk. It is not known if the other medicines in STRIBILD can pass into • the herb St. John’s wort right away. the symptoms could seem like symptoms of other health problems. your breast milk. - tadala l (Adcirca®), for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension Call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the Do not take STRIBILD if you also take any other HIV-1 medicines, - Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby. including: - telithromycin (Ketek®) following symptoms which could be signs of lactic acidosis: Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including ® ® ® • feel very weak or tired • Other medicines that contain tenofovir (Atripla , Complera , Viread , prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal - thioridazine ® Truvada ) supplements: ® • have unusual (not normal) muscle pain - voriconazole (Vfend ) • Other medicines that contain emtricitabine, lamivudine, or ritonavir • STRIBILD may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines - warfarin (Coumadin®, Jantoven®) • have trouble breathing (Atripla®, Combivir®, Complera®, Emtriva®, Epivir® or Epivir-HBV®, may affect how STRIBILD works. ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® - zolpidem (Ambien , Edlular , Intermezzo , Zolpimist ) • have stomach pain with nausea or vomiting Epzicom , Kaletra , Norvir , Trizivir , Truvada ) • Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you take any of the following STRIBILD is not for use in people who are less than 18 years old. medicines: Know the medicines you take. 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Your healthcare provider may need to do tests to check your bones. - carbamazepine (Carbatrol®, Epitol®, Equetro®, Tegretol®) • nausea • Changes in body fat can happen in people who take HIV-1 medicine. - clarithromycin (Biaxin®, Prevpac®) • stomach pain These changes may include increased amount of fat in the upper back and - clonazepam (Klonopin®) neck (“buffalo hump”), breast, and around the middle of your body (trunk). You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver problems Loss of fat from the legs, arms and face may also happen. The exact cause - clorazepate (Gen-xene®, Tranxene®) if you are female, very overweight (obese), or have been taking and long-term health effects of these conditions are not known. - colchicine (Colcrys®) STRIBILD for a long time. • Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can - medicines that contain dexamethasone COMPLERA, EMTRIVA, GILEAD, the GILEAD Logo, GSI, HEPSERA, STRIBILD, the STRIBILD Logo, 3. 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b y Gregg Shapiro “Great Escape” and the lush electro of “Fall- Turning up the beats on the Rapor EP (Va- ing Back.” grant), Active Child a.k.a. Pat Grossi fol- The second album stylistic shift contin- lows up his stunning 2011 debut You Are ues on Wish Bone (Federal Prism) by Oh All I See with six songs that expand on the Land a.k.a. Nanna Øland Fabricius. Her innovative artist’s repertoire. A funkier and eponymous debut release was definitely more soulful effort, Rapor opens with the geared towards dancing while Wish Bone spooky rhythms of “She Cut Me.” “Sub- takes a more relaxed approach, as on “3 tle,” featuring Mikky Ekko, combines ’80s Chances,” “Green Card” and “Love You Bet- synths with a crackling beat to craft one of ter.” When she does roll out the beats, Oh Active Child’s most accessible pop num- Land alternates between urban (“My Boxer” bers. Ellie Goulding joins Active Child on and “Love A Man Dead”) and suburban (“Py- the layered “Silhouette,” resulting in first- romaniac” and “Next Summer”). class heartbreak. “Calling In the Name of Iron & Wine a.k.a. Sam Beam continues Love” also indicates that Active Child has to branch out from his folkie roots on Ghost the potential to appeal to a wider audi- On Ghost (Nonesuch). The disc features in- ence. fluences ranging from jazz (legendary jazz On the other hand, on Interiors (True drummer Brian Blade plays on the album Panther Sounds), Glasser a.k.a. Cameron and “Lovers’ Revolution” stirs things up with Mesirow seems headed in a different di- brass and an organ), sun-kissed R&B (dig rection than the one she presented on her the female backing vocals on “The Desert brilliant debut album Ring. There are some Babbler” and “The Endless Song”) and funky familiar components, including Glasser’s folk (“Low Light Buddy of Mine”). Iron & Wine trademark whoop (on “Design”), but on hasn’t entirely abandoned his origins, some- the whole, Interiors takes a different form; thing made perfectly clear on the songs that beginning with opener “Shape,” and later open and close the album, “Caught In The “Forge,” which sound like they could be Briars” and “Baby Center Stage.” descendants of Björk songs. A more sub- You can still hear the emo in Casey dued and internal effort, with an expanse Crescenzo’s voice, even when he’s record- “Always Be Yourself. Unless You Can Be A Pirate, of influences, including Asian, on “Divide,” ing as The Dear Hunter (as opposed to when it’s an album that won’t shatter your faith he was front-man of The Receiving End of Then Always Be A Pirate!” in Glasser, just rattle it a little. Sirens). That’s not necessarily a bad thing, For his second album Paracosm (Sub just something to be aware of when listen- Pop), Washed Out a.k.a. Ernest Green ing to Migrant (Equal Vision), his fourth al- OPENING JUNE 26 also retreats from the beats of his debut bum as The Dear Hunter (and the first to Within and Without in favor of a more soni- divert from the previous three concept album cally retro affair. “It All Feels Right” has a “acts”). In fact, “An Escape” might be the subtly Latin influence whereas “Don’t Give most emo-esque track on the disc (guitars Up” goes for a ’70s soul vibe. However, + vocals). However, there are enough non- you never doubt for a moment that you are emo moments – “Bring You Down,” “Whis- listening to something firmly based in the per,” “Shame,” “This Vicious Place” and the 21st century, particularly on tracks such as wondrous “Sweet Naiveté,” to warrant listen- the strutting “All I Know,” the beach funk of ers to migrate to this disc. t

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such talent? I decided to Google “Maryland Why HGTV is Not ‘Reality’ disabled recruitment,” and came across The More you two resources that I will contact in com- By Wayne Curtis a realtor I’m finding that they are leading ing weeks: Center for Personal Assistance “Reality Television” has taken over our their devoted followers to have unrealistic Know About Services, and the Maryland Department of broadcast and cable programming… its expectations of the property buying experi- Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. In the everywhere! I think that most people ence when they want to buy a house in real Business attempt to hire the best person for a posi- know that “The Bachelor” is fairly artifi- life. Keep in mind that I was the featured Richard Finger tion, I take seriously the attempt to cast the cial, and that “Real Housewives of (Fill realtor on an episode of HGTV’s “House widest net. in City Here)” are not really housewives. Hunters.” (Episode #1713 first aired in Early on in my human-resources ca- We even learned last year that the boys in 2005, and repeated in re-runs for many Alternative reer, I was the HR manager at a payroll and the bayou hunting ducks didn’t really look years thereafter.) I could disclose a host HR solutions company. We had an open like that before the TV show was created, of ways in which my episode was staged Recruitment account-representative position. After sort- although they may have been just as big- for the camera and for the viewers’ sus- ing through many resumes, and finding oted. Judging from the dozens of real es- pense, but the fact that these programs try Resources those that met the qualifications, I invited a tate related Reality TV shows that are out to make the real estate process suspense- select few for an interview. One of the can- there, there are a lot of folks who are vi- ful or entertaining is not what misinforms didates came in without arms. Our hiring cariously enjoying the perils of house hunt- buyers. However, there are three main I recently came across an article in the process included the use of a typing test. ing – in the U.S. and overseas, and who ways that “reality” real estate TV is leading June, 2012 edition of HR Magazine enti- Admittedly, I wondered how this individual tune in for hours to watch people struggle buyers to disappointment in the real world. tled “Opening Doors.” It references some would do it without hands and fingers? He to buy, renovate, flip and make a profit on 1) Buyers do lose their chosen home statistics relating to employing the dis- asked if I could place the keyboard on the a rotten little pit of a house that they turn when they make unrealistic demands. abled, and goes on to note, “Since the floor. Without going into too much detail, I into a palace in less than one hour of tele- Many of these programs emphasize the federal Americans with Disabilities Act was was pleasantly surprised to see him typing vision viewing. There may even be a few stressful, suspenseful negotiation process passed over two decades ago, many em- with his feet. He had aced the typing test! people whose house hunting fantasies in- once the buyer has chosen which property ployers still have uncertainties about hiring The managers that had interviewed him, volve a set of hunky twins who are realtor/ they want to buy. And they always seem to people with disabilities.” According to the along with myself, were quite impressed contractors because they want their own get it! There’s a very good reason for that: Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemploy- with his background and experience, and personal “Property Brothers” experience. the buyers’ chosen property is already ment rate for people his courage. We of- I find these shows entertaining, too, but as under contract and nearly to settlement ages 16-plus with “One of the candidates fered him a position disabilities is 12.5% on our team. He in April 2014, while came in without arms. went on to become the corresponding Our hiring process one of the highest- unemployment rate performing employ- for people with no included the use of a ees on staff, and disabilities is 5.6%. had been promoted Interesting that the typing test.” twice in three years. unemployment rate This is one anec- for people with disabilities in 2012 was dotal story to illustrate that stereotypical also 12.5% in April 2012. While it may be thinking could be such an inhibitor to the true that barriers are being broken for the success of an organization. disabled, there does not seem to be a dent Survey results of large organizations in decreasing the unemployment rate. show the tenure for all employees with The article goes on to note that more known disabilities is almost twice the tenure and more organizations are now including of those without a known disability. In ad- disabilities in their diversity and inclusion dition, an organization can benefit with in- plans. It seems that less than half of or- creased engagement, as other employees ganizations are actively recruiting people find more meaning in their work as a result with disabilities and even fewer organiza- of helping co-workers with disabilities. tions show senior leaders demonstrating Considering that more than 90% of dis- a strong commitment to doing so. One of abilities covered by the American with Dis- the primary barriers seems to be a fear of abilities Act are unseen by the human eye a high cost to reasonably accommodate (i.e., diabetes, some forms of cancer), it these workers. In my research, experts are seems the HR Magazine article and my ex- saying these costs are unfounded. More ample are focusing mainly on the 10% that than half of accommodations cost noth- can be readily identified. Statistics demon- ing at all, and most are strate this talent is out there and available. $500 or less, one-time The war for talent is fierce. To increase the costs. chances of winning the war, consider us- Another hurdle to ing alternative recruitment resources to tap overcome is finding into this 10%. I am hopeful to find another qualified talent. When great long-term employee! t faced with an open posi- Richard Finger is president of Fresh HR tion, how can an organi- Consulting 410-599-3173… and moonlights zation effectively recruit as Baltimore OUTloud’s restaurant reviewer!

26 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MAY 3o, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com real estate before anything is filmed. TV producers the right decision. want to make sure that if they invest in a 3) Reality TV basically ignores the camera crew and several days filming that financial “stuff.” I have never seen an there is almost certainly going to be a sale episode of Reality TV that brings a mort- and an episode that results from the sale, gage officer or other financial professional so the showings of other potential proper- in to explain a financing problem, or how ties are staged af- the buyers came ter the fact. But in up with that “bud- “real life,” if buyers get” that gets mishandle the ne- splashed up on gotiation process, the screen at the they will lose their beginning of the chosen property show. Even when and will have to a problem arises keep looking. that will make 2) Sometimes their purchase or buyers do not renovation cost find the “perfect more than ex- house.” On Real- pected, the buy- ity TV, there’s a lot ers somehow find of talk about the a mysterious way “perfect house.” to make up the Buyers come to difference (af- their realtor with a ter the required checklist of things they “must have” and scene of complaining about it). The financ- they usually find it all. And at the end of ing of the purchase is a huge part of the their program, as the credits roll up the real life equation, and Reality TV would do screen, there are shots of their pretty new the public a great service by focusing on house, decorated and furnished perfectly, how people make these decisions, what and you hear the happy buyer(s) talk- the basic possibilities and rules are, and ing about how their lives will be forever what alternatives may sound a little shady changed for the better by this new, perfect and worthy of caution. environment. In real life, though, buyers Enjoy these Reality TV shows for what often have to realize that they want more they are: staged recreations of a much- than they can afford. The “perfect house” shortened and sanitized version of the that fulfills all of their “must have” items process, created specifically for your en- either doesn’t exist, or it might not be lo- tertainment. And when its time for you to cated where they want it. In nearly every enter into a real estate transaction in real successful home purchase there must be life, whether as a buyer or a seller, turn the compromise in some way; some feature or television off. t condition that will have to be added or ren- Wayne Curtis has been a licensed ovated or put on hold until the next house. real estate agent since 1998. In Novem- The purchasers are still thrilled by their ber, 2012, he was named a Realtor Hero new home, but as the credits roll on the by the National Association of Realtors for end of their buying experience, its not quite his work promoting homeownership in Bal- what they saw on their favorite episode. timore. Send questions to him at wayne@ And that’s OK. Buying the house was still charmcityrealestate.com.

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