MoxieQ, the first mobile-centric gay entertainment publisher, today announced its official launch as a mobile and online entertainment destination with a gay sensibility. MoxieQ was founded by two pioneers in the mobile advertising industry - Heidi Lehmann, co-founder of Third Screen Media (which was acquired by AOL in May 2007) and Kim Olson, a founding member of the Sprint Mobile Media Network. The service appeals to the more than 16 million, $712 billion-spending members of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community as well as other consumers who want the gay perspective.

GayFranchise.com the only resource for the GLBT community to connect with diverse franchisors has recently announced their quarterly report on the 10 most researched franchise opportunities.

As we enter Pride Month, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and our issues are front and center in communities, the media and sometimes at work. Being visible matters and people are much more likely to be supportive of LGBT issues if they know someone LGBT. Businesses are leading the way in ensuring inclusion for the LGBT community and here are a few examples. LGBT employee resource groups are helping management see how workplace policies often discriminate against LGBT workers. And, companies like Levi Strauss & Co are letting legislators and the public know that LGBT equality is a business issue through support of important legislation.

When shock photographer Justin Monroe was just a wee lad growing up in the Bible Belt's buckle of Oklahoma, little did he know his path was already being carved out for him, whether by having to battle religious zealots and violent nuns in Catholic School or running away with glitzy circus performers and carnies. All of these extreme situations helped shape Monroe to become one of the most profound and talked about artists of today

According to a recent national survey conducted by Harris InteractiveŽ, a small majority of gay and lesbian adults online today are reading blogs (a familiar, and abbreviated term for online commentary known as a weblog). More than half (55%) of gay and lesbian respondents reported reading some type of blog, compared with only 38% of heterosexuals. This represents a small increase from March 2008 when 51% of gay and lesbian respondents reported reading some type of blog. A similar question was asked in November 2006 and only 32% of gay and lesbian adults then reported reading blogs.

In 2006, David's close friend, Chip Sullivan, introduced him to an organization that offers one-on-one, peer, and group mentoring opportunities for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender youth, ages 14-24, called LifeWorks. The goal is to help LGBT youth to realize their goals and dreams within a safe space, with positive and affirming role models, and workshops & activities that are fun and educational.

Bingo Lingo is a new and exciting opportunity in the world of franchising, designed as a home based business with excellent income potential. Bingo LingoŽ has proven the existence of a profitable market by operating a successful business in a unique segment of the publishing/advertising industry. We not only provide a valuable service to charitable organizations but we also contribute directly to the charities they support. We are able to do this by providing cost effective advertising opportunities to local businesses in a professionally produced publication.

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