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 America's Marriage Go Round
In an April poll, the Pew Research Center asked thousands of our fellow Americans to confide what issues concern them most
during this critical 2012
election year.
When considering 18 issues from the economy, the environment and immigration to Afghanistan and Iran, it turns out that same-sex marriage comes up dead last. However, considering that five states - North Carolina, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota and Washington - face tough ballot measures on marriage equality this year, this poll finding is modest
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Real Stream Productions In early 2009, actor Matt Smith decided to go on a road trip, having just been fired from a pilot when producers discovered that he was gay. At six am the next morning, he got in his car, and drove away from Los Angeles, unsure of where he was going, when he would return, and if he did, would he would be returning as an actor.
A few weeks later, Matt found himself in New Orleans. He would stay there for the better part of the next two years. When the oil spill devastated the gulf in mid 2010, Smith realized how he wanted to move forward with his career in film.
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 A Part Of Apparatus
By Natalie Shirinian
Gabriel Hendifar is a rare creative straddling between fashion and interior design. With couture label JMary under his belt, Hendifar along with his partner Jeremy Anderson, newly launched the lighting line APPARATUS. Hendifar is carving a path for
himself most would find to be unconventional, but not for him. Where most find limits, Hendifar see's only potential. When one sees an APPARATUS piece, they know it is the work of a gifted talent given the opportunity to show off his range. His love of
vintage became a sole part of his lighting, using aged brass, painted glass, and found objects assembled by hand to create eclectic, utilitarian fixtures. Echelon had the opportunity to sit down with Hendifar in his New York studio, to get to know more about the lighting line born from playful experimentation.
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 Maui: The Gay Side Of The Valley Isle
For the queer couple seeking a romantic haven, the island of Maui is waiting to welcome you with bright rainbow leis. From
snorkeling to whale watching and lounging on a remote gay beach, Maui is paradise found. With a population of less than 150,000 people, the gay scene is much smaller on Maui than in Oahu but there's a small, tight knit LGBT community and a lot of great activities geared toward the gay tourist.
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Echelon Pride in Business Expo
The premiere event for LGBT business professionals! Meet with corporate recruiters, start your own franchise or connect with vendors to energize your small business. The Echelon Pride in Business Expo is driving opportunities your way. Free registration is open!
Don't miss out on this once a year economic stimulus for our community!
Special discounts for LGBT Entrepreneurs!
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