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So you have to see family, and you can’t be outright hostile when you do. You can’t choose your relatives, but you can get them passive-aggressive gifts to make you feel better about it.
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what to do this week BETTY BENNETT’S HOHOHO The queens, fire breathers and other carnival-themed fun that take over Avondale’s favorite eatery are back. This time, the gays and gals put a unique holiday twist on the madness that makes them, well, them. Join the ho-ho-hoes as they spin the season in your favor. Thursday, Dec. 22, 7 p.m. Palookaville Fine Foods 17 North Avondale Plaza, Avondale Estates palookaville.com
BEARDS, BEARS & OTTERS ON ICE
Burly, beefy and bundled up for the occasion, join the guys who make Piedmont Park’s temporary ice rink their own as a gay annual tradition. The day after family obligations becomes a day for reconnecting with your fuzzy brethren as they slip, slide and glide across the rink. Monday, Dec. 26, 6 p.m. Park Tavern Ice Rink 500 10th Street NE parktavern.com
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HOTLANTA SQUARES FOR THE HOLIDAYS SANTALAND: FINAL WEEK
Looking for something different this weekend? The '70s classic that became a cult favorite and an icon for outsiders everywhere is up and running in Midtown. Catch the weekly the midnight showing of Sweet Transvestites from Transsexual Transylvania.
When Atlanta’s LGBT square dancers get together, you know there’ll be dosi-dos and promenades. When it’s for the holidays, just up your ante that much more. Non-dancers and non-members are welcome, and there’s a prize for the ugliest sweater.
It’s your last chance this year to meet a snarky gay department store elf who’d rather be doing anything but. David Sedaris’ masterpiece starring Harold Leaver deliver the final salvo in a theatrical cocktail so potent that even the most cynical Scrooge could get tipsy.
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you’re trying to answer a question from your 2nd Grade teacher. CLUBS AREN’T ANY BETTER. WHEN DJs, myself included, are playing, we are working. It’s our job. It’s not a good idea to ask for a song to be played in general, but it’s never OK to do it after banging on the door or booth until we notice you. Never! We are here to entertain a crowd of people who are patrons to the venue, not just to one person. We are in the service industry, but unlike a chef, whose job is to specifically serve each person, a DJ’s job is to serve the crowd as a whole.
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Your favorite song might not be the best song to play at a crowded club, or the DJ might have already the song, or saved it up to play later. It’s all about timing, trying to get the best reaction at the right moment.
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YOU’RE PROBABLY THINKING “DJs love when I ask them to play a song.” No they don’t.
OBNOXIOUS By DJ Marc J. Cubs
AS 2016 FINALLY WINDS DOWN, A LOOK BACK AT A YEAR NOT JUST IN HORRENDOUS CULTURAL AND POLITICAL EVENTS, BUT WITH AN EYE TOWARD NEW CONCERT AND CLUB RULES FOR 2017. IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, YOU THINK about all the things that occurred this year and just want to completely forget about it altogether. With everything that happened politically and in the entertainment world, 2017 can’t get here quick enough. The one thing that personally frustrated me the most about 2016, besides the obvious political events, was how awful concert and club etiquette has become. I don’t know if it was just me, but 2016 was the Year of Obnoxious People. I went to lots of concerts by some wide-ranging acts. From small intimate venues to huge arenas with a sea of fans, the one recurring factor 18 | 12.21.16
was how much everyone relied on their phones. Now, I’m not trying to be hypocritical. I did use my phone to take videos and photos at concerts, but most of the people literally had their phones up in the air recording the entire time! Yes, it’s cool to check in on Facebook about you being at a concert (guilty), but watching a concert through your cracked iPhone screen is not the way to enjoy the experience. I’m a tall guy. Folks in front of me would have their phone straight up in the air blocking my direct view! If you are going to record something, be mindful of those around you. Keep that phone right above your own head, not all the way up in the air, and not waving your arm about like
“OMG! Can you totally play some (insert any Top 40 artists)?!? Everyone will totally dance!” And don’t put your phone against the window of the DJ booth with a picture of a song you want to be played. That’s annoying AF. Nobody else wants to hear “Baby Got Back” at a gay dance club at 2:15 in the morning. If by some miracle, you do get a song you requested played, under no circumstance is it OK to walk off the dance floor before the song ends. Like, seriously… WTF is wrong with you?! Yes, there are times when a DJ completely sucks. With enough feedback to the club, that DJ wont be asked to come back, or the club will talk to the DJ. But chances are, the DJ is doing a good enough job to keep the crowd as a whole entertained. So in the New Year, let’s make resolutions and not be complete dicks when we decide to go out and have fun. If you go to a concert or club, be respectful. You know the world needs more love. There’s no sense in being an ass to others, and now that you know what not to do, you have no excuse.
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DEAL WITH CONSERVATIVE FAMILY MEMBERS THROUGH THE SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE ACT OF PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING. by James Parker Sheffield
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t’s not shocking that, in politically difficult times, many of us are apprehensive about going home for the holidays. Most “how to deal with your family” think-pieces have one of three approaches to the problem:
• Don’t go. • Go, but don’t say anything confrontational. • Go, and be prepped for battle. For some of us, those options don’t work: We have to go, or else. We can’t just keep quiet; it feels wrong. We can’t fight with them; they don’t listen.
and upon initial introductions. Chad “doesn’t have a problem with gays,” he just doesn’t understand why you “make everything about that.” Chad doesn’t approve of holiday-sunrise-booze-smoothies, a staple in the sibling survival kit. Chad doesn’t approve of kitchen performances of Homo for the Holidays, a sketch you wrote with your sister about the time you accidentally outed yourself at the high school winter band concert. Chad has an incessant need for validation. Chad is a dick.
I would like to offer a fourth option: Be the best passiveaggressive Gay you can possibly be.
Buy Chad a trivia game. Beat Chad at that trivia game in front of everyone.
Know your targets. Buy gifts that don’t create a stir, but do low-key read them for filth or teach them something good without them knowing it.
Aunt Linda & Uncle Bob
Just remember, this isn’t about being mean. This is about being mean, really clever, and always maintaining an amazing game face. Here are some examples to get you started.
The gasp of RV airbrakes echoing from the curb marks the beginning of three days of nonstop stories about church mission trips and complaints about temperature. These people are the reason you’ve never made it past 10 a.m. on Christmas without being hammered.
Little What’s-His-Face Little What’s-His-Face is barely out of high school. He can’t stop bragging about how he “became a man just in time to Make America Great Again.” This kid is terrible. You’ve watched him throw tantrums across an expanse of public spaces over the years. Little What’s-His-Face just turned 18 and is about to be unleashed on the world. Your gut instincts may tell you to buy him clothes he’ll hate but that his mom will make him wear (i.e. skinny jeans or tighty whities). Here’s the thing: He may hate it, but it will probably make him more attractive. Taking this route may inadvertently help get him laid, and your new job is making sure that no one sleeps with him until he learns to make better decisions. You can do better.
Your holiday-sunrise-booze-smoothie barely helps you cope with Uncle Bob’s “Christmas Party Mix Playlist” at 8 a.m., but Aunt Linda and Uncle Bob come with Madison, their only child. Cousin Madison’s flair for the dramatic is lost on her 12 yearold peers, but she doesn’t care. You love everything about this child. The Sophie’s Choice monologue she performed for her school spring talent showcase was written about in papers across three counties. Aunt Linda and Uncle Bob will receive a very nice Bose home surround-sound system. Cousin Madison will get your entire iTunes library, the set-up instructions, and remote control for the sound system. Oh! Also, get Cousin Madison theater tickets that require Uncle Bob to watch adults dressed up as singing cats. Boom.
Get this guy a big, thick stack of books. Go buy the most progressive books you can find, and then wrap them in Rush Limbaugh and Bill O’Reilly dust jackets. Little What’s-His-Face isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed, so he’ll likely get several chapters in before he figures it out, if he figures it out.
Of Course His Name is Chad: Holidays used to be about one thing: getting blitzed with your sister and making fun of your family. Those days are gone, because now there is only Chad. Chad is your sister’s conservative fiancée, who has a degree in business, a fact he will mention no less than 12 times. Chad insists on being called “Chadwick” in professional settings davidatlanta.com | 21
What is TRUVADA for PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis)? TRUVADA is a prescription medicine that can be used for PrEP to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection when used together with safer sex practices. This use is only for adults who are at high risk of getting HIV-1 through sex. This includes HIV-negative men who have sex with men and who are at high risk of getting infected with HIV-1 through sex, and male-female sex partners when one partner has HIV-1 infection and the other does not. Ask your healthcare provider if you have questions about how to prevent getting HIV-1. Always practice safer sex and use condoms to lower the chance of sexual contact with body fluids. Never reuse or share needles or other items that have body fluids on them.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION What is the most important information I should know about TRUVADA for PrEP?
Before taking TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce your risk of getting HIV-1 infection: u You must be HIV-negative. You must get tested to make sure that you do not already have HIV-1 infection. Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 unless you are confirmed to be HIV-negative. u Many HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection in a person who has recently become infected. If you have flu-like symptoms, you could have recently become infected with HIV-1. Tell your healthcare provider if you had a flu-like illness within the last month before starting TRUVADA for PrEP or at any time while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection include tiredness, fever, joint or muscle aches, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, night sweats, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin. While taking TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce your risk of getting HIV-1 infection: u You must continue using safer sex practices. Just taking TRUVADA for PrEP may not keep you from getting HIV-1. u You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP. u To further help reduce your risk of getting HIV-1: • Know your HIV-1 status and the HIV-1 status of your partners. • Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months or when your healthcare provider tells you. • Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections. Other infections make it easier for HIV-1 to infect you. • Get information and support to help reduce risky sexual behavior. • Have fewer sex partners. • Do not miss any doses of TRUVADA. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV-1 infection. • If you think you were exposed to HIV-1, tell your healthcare provider right away. u If you do become HIV-1 positive, you need more medicine than TRUVADA alone to treat HIV-1. TRUVADA by itself is not a complete treatment for HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time.
TRUVADA can cause serious side effects:
u Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis),
which is a serious medical emergency. Symptoms of lactic acidosis include weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, nausea, vomiting, stomach-area pain, cold or blue hands and feet, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, and/or fast or abnormal heartbeats. u Serious liver problems. Your liver may become large and tender, and you may develop fat in your liver. Symptoms of liver problems include your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, and/or stomach-area pain. u You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or serious liver problems if you are female, very overweight (obese), or have been taking TRUVADA for a long time. In some cases, these serious conditions have led to death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any symptoms of these conditions. u Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. If you also have HBV and take TRUVADA, your hepatitis may become worse if you stop taking TRUVADA. Do not stop taking TRUVADA without first talking to your healthcare provider. If your healthcare provider tells you to stop taking TRUVADA, they will need to watch you closely for several months to monitor your health. TRUVADA is not approved for the treatment of HBV.
Who should not take TRUVADA for PrEP?
Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP if you already have HIV-1 infection or if you do not know your HIV-1 status. If you are HIV-1 positive, you need to take other medicines with TRUVADA to treat HIV-1. TRUVADA by itself is not a complete treatment for HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time. Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP if you also take lamivudine (Epivir-HBV) or adefovir (HEPSERA).
What are the other possible side effects of TRUVADA for PrEP? Serious side effects of TRUVADA may also include:
u Kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your healthcare
provider may do blood tests to check your kidneys before and during treatment with TRUVADA for PrEP. If you develop kidney problems, your healthcare provider may tell you to stop taking TRUVADA for PrEP. u Bone problems, including bone pain or bones getting soft or thin, may lead to fractures. Your healthcare provider may do tests to check your bones. u Changes in body fat, which can happen in people taking TRUVADA or medicines like TRUVADA. Common side effects in people taking TRUVADA for PrEP are stomach-area (abdomen) pain, headache, and decreased weight. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking TRUVADA for PrEP? u All your health problems. Be sure to tell your healthcare
provider if you have or have had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including hepatitis virus infection.
Please see Important Facts about TRUVADA for PrEP including important warnings on the following pages.
u If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not
known if TRUVADA can harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking TRUVADA for PrEP, talk to your healthcare provider to decide if you should keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Pregnancy Registry: A pregnancy registry collects information about your health and the health of your baby. There is a pregnancy registry for women who take medicines to prevent HIV-1 during pregnancy. For more information about the registry and how it works, talk to your healthcare provider. u If you are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed. The medicines in TRUVADA can pass to your baby in breast milk. If you become HIV-1 positive, HIV-1 can be passed to the baby in breast milk.
u All the medicines you take, including prescription and over-
the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. TRUVADA may interact with other medicines. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. u If you take certain other medicines with TRUVADA for PrEP, your healthcare provider may need to check you more often or change your dose. These medicines include ledipasvir with sofosbuvir (HARVONI). You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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The once-daily prescription medicine that can help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 when used with safer sex practices. • TRUVADA for PrEP is only for adults who are at high risk of getting HIV through sex. • You must be HIV-negative before you start taking TRUVADA. Ask your doctor about your risk of getting HIV-1 infection and if TRUVADA for PrEP may be right for you.
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IMPORTANT FACTS
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This is only a brief summary of important information about taking TRUVADA for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection. This does not replace talking to your healthcare provider about your medicine.
MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP Before starting TRUVADA for PrEP to help reduce your risk of getting HIV-1 infection: • You must be HIV-1 negative. You must get tested to make sure that you do not already have HIV-1 infection. Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 unless you are confirmed to be HIV-1 negative. • Many HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection in a person who has recently become infected. Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection include flu-like symptoms, tiredness, fever, joint or muscle aches, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, night sweats, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin. Tell your healthcare provider if you have had a flu-like illness within the last month before starting TRUVADA for PrEP. While taking TRUVADA for PrEP to help reduce your risk of getting HIV-1 infection: • You must continue using safer sex practices. Just taking TRUVADA for PrEP may not keep you from getting HIV-1. • You must stay HIV-1 negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP. • Tell your healthcare provider if you have a flu-like illness while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. • If you think you were exposed to HIV-1, tell your healthcare provider right away. • If you do become HIV-1 positive, you need more medicine than TRUVADA alone to treat HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time. • See the “How to Further Reduce Your Risk” section for more information.
TRUVADA may cause serious side effects, including: • Buildup of lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious medical emergency that can lead to death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, nausea, vomiting, stomach-area pain, cold or blue hands and feet, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, and/or fast or abnormal heartbeats. • Severe liver problems, which in some cases can lead to death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms: your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, and/or stomach-area pain. • Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. If you have HBV and take TRUVADA, your hepatitis may become worse if you stop taking TRUVADA. Do not stop taking TRUVADA without first talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to check your health regularly for several months. You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver problems if you are female, very overweight, or have been taking TRUVADA for a long time.
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ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP (PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS) TRUVADA is a prescription medicine used with safer sex practices for PrEP to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection in adults at high risk: • HIV-1 negative men who have sex with men and who are at high risk of getting infected with HIV-1 through sex. • Male-female sex partners when one partner has HIV-1 infection and the other does not. To help determine your risk, talk openly with your doctor about your sexual health.
Do NOT take TRUVADA for PrEP if you: • Already have HIV-1 infection or if you do not know your HIV-1 status. • Take lamivudine (Epivir-HBV) or adefovir (HEPSERA).
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF TRUVADA FOR PrEP TRUVADA can cause serious side effects, including: • Those in the “Most Important Information About TRUVADA for PrEP" section. • New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure. • Bone problems. • Changes in body fat.
Common side effects in people taking TRUVADA for PrEP include stomach-area (abdomen) pain, headache, and decreased weight. These are not all the possible side effects of TRUVADA. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new symptoms while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Your healthcare provider will need to do tests to monitor your health before and during treatment with TRUVADA for PrEP.
BEFORE TAKING TRUVADA FOR PrEP Tell your healthcare provider if you: • Have or have had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including hepatitis infection. • Have any other medical conditions. • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. • Are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed if you become HIV-1 positive because of the risk of passing HIV-1 to your baby.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take: • Keep a list that includes all prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements, and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist. • Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist about medicines that should not be taken with TRUVADA for PrEP.
HOW TO TAKE TRUVADA FOR PrEP • Take 1 tablet once a day, every day, not just when you think you have been exposed to HIV-1. • Do not miss any doses. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV-1 infection.
• You must practice safer sex by using condoms and you must stay HIV-1 negative.
HOW TO FURTHER REDUCE YOUR RISK • Know your HIV-1 status and the HIV-1 status of your partners. • Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months or when your healthcare provider tells you. • Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections. Other infections make it easier for HIV-1 to infect you.
• Get information and support to help reduce risky sexual behavior. • Have fewer sex partners. • Do not share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
GET MORE INFORMATION • This is only a brief summary of important information about TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist to learn more, including how to prevent HIV-1 infection.
• Go to start.truvada.com or call 1-800-GILEAD-5 • If you need help paying for your medicine, visit start.truvada.com for program information.
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IN THE SEASONAL SPIRIT? THESE LOCAL GAY CAUSES LET YOU GIVE THE GIFT THAT TRULY KEEPS ON GIVING ALL YEAR. While you’re busy making your list and checking it twice, don’t forget that there are some worthy non-profits making life better year-round for local LGBT people. Giving is a priority this time of year, but it’s also a privilege. Sharing the wealth with organizations that make Atlanta a better place is also a year-end tax break, so giving back is in some ways like doing yourself a favor in the process. Not to mention all the good feelings and even better karma you’re setting in motion. Do it for you or do it for them, but just do it. Here are a few of our favorite local charities that deserve your consideration during this year’s giving season.
Give a little.
Help a lot. by Mike Fleming
AID Atlanta. This venerable group touches every aspect of the fight against HIV. From prevention to treatment and from housing to programs for multiple demographic groups, the agency looks to continue its missions in a new partnership with AID Healthcare Foundation. aidatlanta.org Atlanta Pride. The largest festival in the Southeast is free to all comers thanks to donations and sponsorships, but the committee works all year to support LGBT causes and other non-profits working within the equality movement. CHRIS 180.Underprivileged Georgia youth and their families get a leg up from this statewide organization, formerly Chris Kids, that’s always LGBT inclusive in programs and its fundraising. Chris180.org For The Kid In All Of Us. The gay-founded and gay-led group that brings us Toy Party and Backpack in the Park continues to provide holiday toys, school supplies and other needs to Georgia Children in need. forthekid.org
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Georgia Equality. If it’s happening in LGBT rights in Georgia, these activists have a hand in it. From lobbying in the legislature to grassroots initiatives, this dedicated staff and its volunteers are busy year-round. georgiaequality.org The Health Initiative. In addition to providing the only Affordable Care Act assistance specifically dedicated to getting LGBT Georgians the health insurance they need, this venerable non-profit can also connect any LGBT in the state to competent doctors, screenings and other care. thehealthinitiative.org
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Jerusalem House. Housing, care and support for people living with HIV make this one of the most beloved charities in all of gay Atlanta. Among several big events, the organization is known for its big gay annual Halloween Bash. jerusalemhouse.org Joining Hearts. Prolific in their giving for HIV housing with donations to beneficiaries AID Atlanta and Jerusalem House, this group that throws Atlanta’s largest gay pool party and scores of satellite events just expanded its mission. Read our story in this issue of David Atlanta. joininghearts.org
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Lost N Found Youth. Sprung up from a desperate need that’s come to light in recent years, this group helps homeless LGBT youth with housing assistance and other support services through events like East Point Possums, as well as its Lost N Found Thrift Store. lnfy.org Pets Are Loving Support. When you think of gay Atlanta causes, PALS will always be on the list. Founded at the dawn of the AIDS crisis, this group helps critically ill and elderly people keep and care for their pets. palsatlanta.org
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Ready 4 Hope. If you see a raucous party full of gay men rocking red tanks or tees, it might just be the R4H gang and their loyal supporters. This AIDS Walk team throws bashes throughout the year to raise big bucks culminating at the annual walk/run event in Piedmont Park. ready4hope.com
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iDISDAIN IS THE NEW BLACK IN THE TECH WORLD. HERO-LIKE ANDROIDS SWOOP IN AND BREAK UP YOUR BAD iRELATIONSHIP Have you ever been in a relationship that feels stagnant, uninspired and dull? Are you considering other options by eyeing what’s next to your otherwise fading betrothed? An upgrade, if you will. Well, don’t be a dick! Work on the relationship with your boyfriend because love is hard to find! No, I’m talking about smartphones. iPhone disdain, specifically. Chief complaints I’m hearing from iLand are lack of innovation, the poor 1080 screen resolution, the beheading of the 3.5 audio jack, a proprietary port rather 34 | 12.21.16
You also get the fastest Snapdragon processor on the market, the 821, as well as 5.5” QHD AMOLED display with 534 pixels per inch for crisp viewing, true inky blacks, bright whites, a rich color gamut, a stunning 12.3 MP camera, the now commonplace Quickcharge 3.0 and Google’s new Personal Assistant only available on Pixels. If you want a quality, no fuss unit with the freedoms of installing apps outside the Play Store and/or installing custom ROMS, for the geekier crowd, this is a great choice. You can say farewell to Apple’s walled garden. Note: Avoid Verizon’s variant, as it’s locked.
than the industry standard of USB Type-C, no Quickcharge, the requirement of various port adapters, Siri becoming stupider over time, baked in app degradation resulting in crashes, to name a few.
LG V20 This is a device for creation. I’m looking at you, creative gays! The 16MP dual camera setup allows for regular and super wide-angle shots. There is a simple “Auto Mode,” but the V20 offers a deep With that, here are a few great choice manual mode for you shutter bugs. Android devices that are comparable At the top, there’s a small, separate, or even surpass the likes of the fruit always-on display with shortcuts to stamped handset. useful functions and notifications. THE GOOGLE PIXEL XL Where the V20 really shines is audio This device is like a well-rounded gay and video, for both listening and creman that’s actually single. Google heavation. Why? Some cheaper phones ily invested in its development and tight process audio by software conversion.
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from the Play Store, which changes the interface to one of your liking – another perk of Android. Note: Again, avoid carrier-banded variants, if you can. There is an unlocked version available on Amazon that includes a US warranty. HONORABLE MENTION: ONEPLUS 3T This a great choice for the budget minded. It packs some high-end specs of top tier phones at about half the price, and it’s unlocked. There are some slight tradeoffs here and there. The 5.5” display is the better AMOLED technology, but it comes in at a 1920x1080 resolution, not QHD of 2560x1440. On the other hand, it packs the Snapdragon 821 and insane 6GB of RAM. That’s more than some computers! Now, I leave it in your hands. You have a good jumping off place. So hit the internet, do a little fun investigating, find the right Android fit for you, and say so long to your iFatigue.
Better phones have a dedicated chip called a DAC or “digital-analog converter.” This phone has four in a Quad-Dac! That translates to pristine audio. There are also four mics that capture the clearest audio on a device to date. Why does this matter? These are the same DACs and mics used for the sound in your videos. Ever record a happy birthday video, and your singing voice is the only one that can be heard? That’s because you were closest to the mic. The V20’s video record mode allows you to adjust the direction of the audio source with a simple slider that smooths unbalanced levels. Pretty awesome! The audio is so good that it comes with an HD recording app that allows musicians to drop in their tracks and record the vocals for a demo. Perhaps not on your radar, that’s just an idea of how able this unit is for recording meetings or interviews, even in noisy places, by choosing the appropriate presets, pictured by icons. Super easy. The V20 has a 5.7” QHD IPS display, so it’s a bit large. And you won’t get the deep colors of an AMOLED, but it’s still pretty stellar. It also has a removable back, giving you access to a replaceable battery and SD card slot for storage expansion. The LG-tweaked Android interface is not the greatest, but gets the job done. You can download a launcher
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Dear OFFICE: Sometimes it feels like it’s never the ones we want to be hitting on us who do it, right? That said, coworkers or not, there’s never a reason to make a scene, shame or embarrass somebody. Be kind, not as a reflection on the guy and what you think of him, but as a reflection on yourself. Consider it karma for the next time you bat outside your league. Start by interjecting shut-down statements like “Let me stop you right there.” Let guys know the moment you sense unwanted advances that you’re uninterested or unavailable. Avoid hints. Be clear that you mean what you say without being rude. If he doesn’t stop, move. You’re never cornered so much at a crowded party that you can’t feign seeing someone you know behind him and making excuses to walk away. Since your coworker was drunk, chances are he’ll feel remorse without you having to ever lift another finger.
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Daddy! Hey, Daddy! There I am, minding my own business at my corporate holiday party, when the sketchiest of sketchy queens at our office heads toward me. I rolled my eyes because I already know she crazy and looks drunker than usual, but I had no idea how bad it was about to get.
Not that this was your case, but while we’re on the subject, if a guy anywhere, any time doesn’t take the hint and becomes overbearing, intimidating or forceful, that should not be tolerated. If you’re in fear, tell the guy directly to stop. If it worsens, have someone with authority talk to him. Let him know you won’t tolerate harassment and are open to pressing charges. Hey, Daddy! How do you politely tell your trick that he’s not clean “down there”? I was fucking this guy, and that frothy mixture dropped on the carpet, which he didn’t see because he was face down on the pillow. Such A Nasty Trickling Overflowing Right Ugly Mess
He starts as his usual annoying self, but out of nowhere pivots to asking if it’s true what they say about tall guys. I’m 6’4”. He read a penis study, and you add an extra inch for so many inches of height, so mine should be this or that, or whatever. He goes on about how he loves a big dick and knows what to do with it.
Dear SANTORUM: You know the saying: Shit happens. No matter how “prepared” he thinks he is, every bottom and his top has experienced this situation in some form. Don’t make a big deal out of it, and just explain what’s up if it’s too much to continue.
I was cornered, and no amount of social signals would make him to stop. He tells me that he dated a tall guy once who turned out just average, and he made due with it. The guy came all over his face and all over his house.
By the way, OxyClean works on that stain if you’re fresh out of carpet cleaner.
I didn’t want to make a scene with my coworkers, and I didn’t want to embarrass him since I have to see him on a regular basis, but what should I have done?
Daddy loves his boys. He knows the answers you need, and you’re going to get them. Reach out to him with your burning questions via our editor, mike@davidatlanta.com.
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ARIES (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19):
LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22):
You may be too eager to get ahead, creating discord among co-workers. It may take some effort to keep an open mind and ears to match. If it seems people don’t hear what you’re saying, try saying it softer and listening harder.
Be very careful what you say to whom. Be alert to hidden enemies. Carelessness in conversations can create more. An air of creative mystery can get you into a torrid affair. It probably won’t last, but enjoy it while it does.
TAURUS (Apr. 20 – May 20):
SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21):
Focus on how your personal goals can serve the world at large. Keep your critical urges constructive and focused on yourself. How can you improve techniques at work and play to better your own life and others’?
You’re feeling feisty, ambitious and sharp; maybe a little too sharp. To avoid counterproductive arguments, keep your mind on what’s important in the long run. Getting bogged down in irrelevant battles is a great way to lose the war.
GEMINI (May 21- Jun. 20):
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21):
Much as you want to fix things at home you may be better off out with your friends, especially doing some community work. If you really need to deal with hypercritical attitudes in your family, target number one is in your mirror.
Heed those weird inspirations and hunches that suggest new job opportunities. Of course you have to check them out with solid info, but take those steps! Taking up a new sport will help you keep fit mentally as well as physically.
CANCER (Jun. 21- Jul. 22):
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19):
Feeling watched, you may push and work too hard to appear – and more importantly, to feel – in control. Be on top of the job, not on top of your co-workers. Listen to them and remember you’re all on the same team.
Everyone’s worried about money these days, but your bleak vision of the future is more accurate than most. Opportunities can still be found. Trust your intuition. It’s not cynical if you bring others up with you.
LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22):
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18):
Being a drama queen is indeed entertaining to others, but not in the way you want. There are better ways to deal with your worries. Focus! A mature, sensible voice is at hand with any help you need.
Feeling unsure of what you believe can be a healthy step toward deeper, surer convictions. Take this as a learning opportunity: keep an open mind; listen to different opinions. Then take some quiet time alone to sort it out.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22):
PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 20):
Though you feel like you’re on a treadmill, struggling to keep up, worrying never helps. Put your imagination to better use. Examples and lessons from your family will help and can be a springboard toward new inspiration.
Sexual frustration can reveal spiritual needs more than any lack of quantity or technical skill. If you can’t be with the one you truly love, take time out to focus on those deeper needs.
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MAYBE IF YOU STOPPED BEING A BITCH, YOU'D BE ABLE TO FIND A HUSBAND. BUT GRINDR IS ALWAYS EASIER THAN CHANGING. Does that manweave make you feel better?
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