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For nearly 30 years, RSVP Vacations has lead the industry in creating groundbreaking and trendsetting gay and lesbian cruises. That success continues with their 2014 Caribbean Cruise on an all-new marvel: MSC Divina, the newest mega-ship sailing from Miami. This modern masterpiece has been hailed by the press as the “the most beautiful ship in the world” and marks the largest cruise in RSVP history.… Read the rest

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Where do men go when they want to get their nails done?
In a city so ripe with diversity of choice, the nail salon industry has remained decidedly female-centric with no options designed just for men. Enter HAMMER & NAILS, the first male nail shop in Los Angeles and the best new way to relax on Melrose.
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Where do men go when they want to get their nails done?
In a city so ripe with diversity of choice, the nail salon industry has remained decidedly female-centric with no options designed just for men. Enter HAMMER & NAILS, the first male nail shop in Los Angeles and the best new way to relax on Melrose.
HAMMER & NAILS is changing the beauty and… Read the rest

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(GayWebSource.com – Gay Media & Press Network) – Posted by Michael Lamb – Echelon Magazine

National LGBT Social Justice Organization Calls on Senate Progressives to Oppose Exemptions
After the announcement yesterday that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will bring the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) up for a floor vote before Thanksgiving, GetEQUAL — a national grassroots social justice organization working for the full equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans — issued the following statement:
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Stockholm has an excellent reputation among international LGBT travelers, and has been ranked in the past few years as one of the world’s gay-friendliest destinations. In conjunction with Pink Christmas Week in Stockholm, Stockholm Visitors Board and Visit Sweden will be focusing on a social media contest to attract more international LGBT travelers to Stockholm.
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Two extraordinary LGBT individuals honored
 
As part of its ongoing commitment to cultural diversity and responsible banking, Union Bank, N.A., joined  KCETLink to honor 12 extraordinary individuals at the 16th Annual Local Heroes Awards.  The honorees included LGBT community leaders Thomas T. Carpenter, Esq. and Kalil Cohen, who both received tributes for their dedication to making a difference and enriching the lives of others… Read the rest

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Wilton Manors Gayborhood of the Year, Highest Number of Same-Sex Households
It’s not the size of the city that matters, with Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Wilton Manors beating worldwide competition to be named “Gayborhood of the Year” in the 2013 ManAboutWorld Editors’ Choice Awards. At the same time, the destination was recently cited to be the city with the highest concentration of same-sex couple households by… Read the rest

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Twitter Handle: @OutandEqual | Hashtags: #oesummit2013, #OutieAwards
– Momentum for LGBT workplace equality & inclusion as 2,000 LGBTA business leaders from 25 countries gather
– Keynotes: Kathy Najimy, Tabatha Coffey, Robert Hanson, Elaine Kaplan, Janet Mock, Selisse Berry & Robbie Kaplan
– Headline entertainment: Thelma Houston and Steve Grand
– Featured Panels on Russia, ENDA, Faith, Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity Issues
– Leaders of… Read the rest

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One third of US population now lives in a state where same-sex couples can marry
Today, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie dropped his appeal to a Superior Court ruling sanctioning same-sex marriage in the state, opening up state marriage benefits to nearly 17,000 same-sex couples, and approximately 250,000 LGBT individuals, according to Williams Institute data. Previous to today, New Jersey same-sex couples could enter into… Read the rest

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One third of US population now lives in a state where same-sex couples can marry
Today, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie dropped his appeal to a Superior Court ruling sanctioning same-sex marriage in the state, opening up state marriage benefits to nearly 17,000 same-sex couples, and approximately 250,000 LGBT individuals, according to Williams Institute data. Previous to today, New Jersey same-sex couples could enter into… Read the rest

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Southern California’s LGBT publication of record, Frontiers magazine, has partnered with the city of West Hollywood, the Tom of Finland Foundation, Visit West Hollywood, MOCA at the Pacific Design Center and the bars and clubs of Boystown for the third annual Go-Go Dancer Appreciation Day Festival & Competition, to be held Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Larrabee Street and Santa… Read the rest

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Southern California’s LGBT publication of record, Frontiers magazine, has partnered with the city of West Hollywood, the Tom of Finland Foundation, Visit West Hollywood, MOCA at the Pacific Design Center and the bars and clubs of Boystown for the third annual Go-Go Dancer Appreciation Day Festival & Competition, to be held Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Larrabee Street and Santa… Read the rest

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Help SoCal Social Club Grow by Voting Online Before November 15
 
 SoCal Social Club, a local recreation and social networking club, has applied for a $250,000 grant from Chase as part of a newly launched program, Mission Main StreetSM Grants. SoCal Social Club must submit a questionnaire outlining a business plan that will result in growth of the business and receive at least 250 votes… Read the rest

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Help SoCal Social Club Grow by Voting Online Before November 15
 
 SoCal Social Club, a local recreation and social networking club, has applied for a $250,000 grant from Chase as part of a newly launched program, Mission Main StreetSM Grants. SoCal Social Club must submit a questionnaire outlining a business plan that will result in growth of the business and receive at least 250 votes… Read the rest

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Driving revenue from the fastest growing U.S. consumer segment
By Mya Reyes, CMP, CTA
Inside the hotel suite sat an exquisite amenity that would have impressed even the most discerning traveler. Cristal champagne, Bitto cheese, Beluga caviar and fruit and nuts from every corner of the world.  There was no doubt, the couple occupying this suite would immediately recognize they were highly esteemed by the… Read the rest

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Today, Credit Suisse launched the Credit Suisse LGBT Equality Index™ (Bloomberg Ticker: CSLGBT Index) the first index to track the equity performance of companies with LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) friendly policies.
The Credit Suisse LGBT Equality Index™ is a capitalization-weighted equity index that measures the performance of US companies recognized for supporting and promoting equality for members of the LGBT community.  Index inclusion… Read the rest

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