PGN Aug. 13 - 19, 2010 edition by The Philadelphia Gay News

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Eagles player tweets homophobia A member of the Philadelphia Eagles, evidently upset that the latest episode of popular HBO vampire series “True Blood” included a gay-male sex scene, vented his opinions on a social-networking site this week. Eagles offensive lineman Todd Herremans posted a message on Twitter Tuesday morning describing his disapproval of Sunday night’s episode, which included a sex scene between characters Eric and Talbot. Herremans’ Tweet read: “So.. caught up on Trueblood las nite.. Not a fan of how they get u hooked with the 1st 2 seasons then bring on a barrage of homosexuality..” The message was posted shortly before 9 a.m. Aug. 10 but was deleted by 11:30 a.m., replaced by an apology: “After speaking with Eagles management, I realize that my tweet earlier was insensitive and tasteless, and for this, I deeply apologize.” Several minutes later, Herremans also tweeted: “It was not my intention to offend or hurt anyone.” Philadelphia Inquirer columnist John Gonzalez spotted the original tweet and contacted Herremans through Twitter, asking for an on-the-record explanation. Gonzalez reported in his column that Herremans wrote him: “I have no issues with homosesxuality, to each his/her own...Its just not for me..#jussayin.” Shortly after, the exchange with Gonzalez and the original tweet were deleted, replaced with the apology. P a m e l a B r ow n e r White, senior vice president of public affairs and government relations for the Eagles, said the football club’s “response was clear TODD HERREMANS and decisive and was AP Photo/Matt Slocum reflected in Herremans’ follow-up tweet.” When contacted by PGN on Tuesday, an HBO media-relations representative hadn’t yet heard about the tweets. “True Blood” has often been thought to provide a social commentary on the oppression of LGBT individuals — with signs such as “God Hates Fangs” appearing in the opening credits for the show. “True Blood” creator Alan Ball is gay, and star Anna Paquin came out as bisexual earlier this year. One of the show’s regular characters, Lafayette, is gay, and actor Evan Rachel Wood plays a lesbian vampire queen. One scene last season depicted Wood performing oral sex on a female character. ■ — Jen Colletta

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case, and they want a judge to toss out the portion it won as meritless. The city also wants the troupe out of 231-251 N. 22nd St. because it won’t permit gay participants or, in the alternative, pay fair-market rent. Council officials say the city colluded with LGBT activists to target them for punishment because they disagreed with the BSA’s antigay leadership policy. Jurors rejected much of that scenario, ruling that the city didn’t commit viewpoint discrimination against the council, nor did it violate the council’s equal-protection rights. But jurors also ruled that the

U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania Robert Casey Jr. (D) introduced a bill last week that seeks to mandate federal regulations for school bullying, including banning harassment against LGBT youth. Casey introduced the Safe Schools Improvement Act Aug. 5, along with 10 cosponsors. The bill would require that any public schools that receive federal funding develop anti-bullying policies that specifically prohibit bullying motivated by certain characteristics, including sexual orientation and gender identity. The measure would also mandate that schools and districts have effective prevention strategies in place to combat classroom harassment and would compel states to compile data on incidence of bullying and report the statistics to the U.S. Department of Education. Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) introduced the companion bill in the House last year. Casey said the alarming statistics about school bullying motivated him to lead the fight for the bill in the Senate. He noted that while students from any background can be subject to bullying, LGBT youth are particular targets, with the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network citing that nine out of 10 gay youth have reported classroom harassment. “It’s bad enough if it was one or two out of 10, but a number that high is just disCASEY PGN file photo turbing,” he said. “I think people are sick and tired of reading about incidents after they’ve happened. For a student to be harassed to the point of suicide or where he can’t function or is subject to violence, it’s just wrong. And there are larger numbers of kids that we don’t hear about, those who skip school because they’re afraid.” Casey asserted that the lack of a federal anti-bullying mandate exposes too many youth to dangerous circumstances, which he said can be quelled through his bill. “In the end, it’s about one word: betrayal. Public officials say over and over again that they care about the kids and that they want to invest more dollars in schools, and I’m all for that, but all the dollars in the world can’t prevent a child from the horrific nightmare many face when they’re afraid to go to school,” he said. “I’ve never had that experience, I never was threatened or felt like someone was going to do me harm, so it’s hard for me to even

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DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH: Kevin Armstrong (left) and Frank Farmer, hoisting Tavern on Camac’s trophy, work a fundraising table Aug. 7 in front of the team’s namesake. The money raised will offset the team’s expenses to go to the 2011 North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance World Series in Chicago. Photo: Scott A. Drake

Scouts’ law firm seeks $963K from city By Timothy Cwiek PGN Writer-at-Large Attorneys for a local Boy Scouts of America council say they vindicated the group’s constitutional right to exclude gays from a city-owned building, and now they want nearly $1 million in legal fees from the city. Citing a federal law allowing a victorious party in a civilrights dispute to seek legal fees from the losing party, the Center City law firm Drinker Biddle & Reath is seeking $963,575.07 from the city. At press time, the city hadn’t responded to the firm’s request for compensation. In prior filings, however, city attorneys content the BSA Cradle of Liberty Council lost most of its

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Philly wins big in Germany By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer Members of Team Philadelphia flexed their muscles last week at the Gay Games in Germany, bringing home a sizable collection of medals. The 55 local athletes garnered 18 gold medals, seven silver and 10 bronze. “It was absolutely phenomenal,” said Team Philadelphia marketing director Bob Szwajkos. “Everybody had an incredible time.” Gold medalists included M. Huyette, who won five in swimming competitions; G. Aumen, who won three for cycling, cycling criterium and triathlon in the menover-55 category; E. Hoffman, who won two for freestyle swimming; L. Sloan, who topped the bodybuilding men-over-50 category; W. Robinson, for diving platform in the men 18-30 category; A. Kasney, for the diving solo for the men 18-30 category; and R. Van Tassell for wrestling in the men-over-50 category. Team gold medals also went to Kasney and Robinson for div-

ing synchro in the men 18-30 category; and Hoffman, Huyette, R. Ryan and J. Jordan for two separate freestyle swimming events. The swimmers, who competed under the Fins Aquatic Club name, set several Gay Games records, and Szwajkos said the contingent included several former Fins team members who’ve since moved to other parts of the country but whose loyalty to the city and the club motivated them to don Team Philadelphia garb. One of the biggest wins of the week was the gold medal garnered by the Philadelphia East Coast Fusion in the men’s slow-pitch softball competition. The Fusion had to beat the Indianapolis Sluggers twice to claim the top spot and, although a deluge of rain repeatedly delayed the final match-up, a rainbow appeared overhead as the Fusion accepted its gold medals. “When the rainbow came out at the medal-awards ceremony, it was like the dream came true,” said Szwajkos, who himself won a silver medal for marathon running. “And the co-chair of the Games asked us to help him put

medals on the softball team, and that feeling was just indescribable.” Szwajkos said all of the athletes had their own “magic moment” during the Games, and one of his was getting the chance to get his picture with the U.S. ambassador to Germany. Szwajkos commended the Gay Games officials and the city of Cologne for producing a well-run event. “There were 3,000 people running around helping everybody and everything went smoothly,” he said. “Everyone in the city was so welcoming. No matter where you traveled and no matter what time of the day it was, if somebody saw you had a registration necklace on, they came over to you and talked to you.” He noted that Team Philadelphia members got to meet athletes from around the world, from “Sri Lanka to Australia to Mexico to Iceland,” but said the relationships the local athletes forged with one another were just as remarkable. Team Philadelphia members showed up to cheer on their fellow teammates at their respective

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events, which Szwajkos said was influential in helping the squad garner so many medals. “To my knowledge this was really a first, that everyone went to everybody else’s events,” he said. “The swimmers came to the races and people went to bodybuilding; nobody just stuck to their own discipline. That support really helped people, and all of the follow-up e-mails I’ve been seeing, people have been saying, ‘Thank you so much for coming to support us.’ The team really jelled.” That unity also carried into the evenings, when Team Philadelphia members from all of the different sports clubs spent hours getting to know one another at various

watering holes and restaurants around Cologne. Now that the members are back in the States, Szwajkos said the newfound connections formed among the athletes will help to strengthen and unify Team Philadelphia in the future. “We hope to continue that spirit going forward. Everybody came back having made solid friendships that I think will carry us forward and help us to support all the sports in our community.” A welcome-back party for the athletes is being planned for September. ■ Jen Colletta can be reached at jen@epgn.com.

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LGBT networking event Women United of Philadelphia and Elements Organization will present “Networking with a Cause” from 5-9 pm. Aug. 19 at Noche Lounge, 1901 Chestnut St., to give LGBTs of color an opportunity to share resources and make professional connections with one another. The event is also serving as a benefit for Covenant House, which provides services to homeless youth. Shayna SheNess Israel, co-executive director of the Elements Organization, which stages the annual LGBT Womyn of Color Conference, said the group will collect an array of items for the agency, including new toiletries, new or gently used clothing, educational items like notebooks and bookbags, home items such as blankets and pillows, and resources for new mothers, like diapers and baby clothing. The African-American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware is cosponsoring the event.

By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer Nathan Manske and Marquise Lee will be packing their suitcases soon for a fourmonth road trip to all 50 states. The pair will embark on an unusual kind of sightseeing, however: They are collecting true stories from all corners of the country about what it’s like to be gay today in America. M a n s ke , t h e c r e a t o r o f w e b s i t e ImFromDriftwood.com, which publishes first-person accounts from LGBT individuals, said the tour will take his site to the next level. “We wanted to get out there and get beneath the surface,” Manske said. “We keep saying that there are gay people everywhere, and now we’re going to go out and prove it.” Lee, a native of Texas who has lived in Philadelphia for the past six years, is leaving his job at Comcast — and won’t find out if the position is still available until he returns from the trip — to serve as the tour’s film director and editor. Lee was one of several friends Manske enlisted to submit personal stories to the site when he launched it in early 2009. Manske said the inspiration for the site came after he watched Gus Van Sant’s biopic “Milk,” about pioneering LGBTrights activist Harvey Milk. “The day after I saw the movie, I was thinking about this famous photo of Harvey Milk sitting on the hood of a car in a Pride march and he’s holding a sign that says, ‘I’m from Woodmere, N.Y,’” Manske said. “It made me think that gay people aren’t just from San Francisco or Chelsea. He was from this town on Long Island and I’m from Driftwood [Texas]. And I thought that that idea could be comforting to gay youth who are going through something, to realize that there are a lot of people out there who’ve been through something similar and who might even have lived where they live.” Serendipitously, the following day, Manske was laid off from his advertising position, so he decided to move ahead with his idea. While he initially encouraged friends of his to post stories, submissions were soon coming in from around the country. A new story is published each day, and Manske said he has a backlog of at least two-weeks’ worth of submissions. The national tour, which will take Manske and Lee by van to each state — and by plane to Alaska and Hawaii — will allow the pair to visit 15 “anchor” cities, including Philadelphia, San Francisco and New York, but also to travel to towns with less of a public gay community. “People will be able to make suggestions of where they want us to come. We don’t

care what the sell is; we just want people to tell us why we should come to their town,” Manske said, noting the tour falls in line with his original mission for the site. “This is completely interactive: It’s for the community, by the community and from the community, so we want everyone to be a part of it. When I first launched the site, people kept asking me how my blog was going, and I had to keep saying that it’s not my blog, it’s more of a community website.” Manske and Lee will collect both written and filmed stories on their tour and will hosting readings, special events and fundraisers on the road. ImFromDriftwood.com held a fundraiser at Tavern on Camac last month, to which Lee said “Philly came out in force.” “Philly’s been very supportive,” he said. “My friends here have gotten together and written stories, participated in video stories and have helped to get the word out for us. The home base for this is New York, but Philly is really the younger sister. On the trip after we hit New York, it’s going to be like a second homecoming when we come to Philly.” The pair, who is expected to pull into the city in late November or early December, will be lodging with as many good Samaritans on the road as possible to cut down on costs, and is accepting donations through the site. In addition to providing hope to struggling youth, Manske said, the tour will also serve as an important piece of living history. “This is a very unique time right now, because people who are right now anywhere from their 60s to their 80s may have actually been arrested for being gay when

Public hearing for trans complaint The Philadelphia Human Relations Commission will hold a public hearing next week in the case of a transgender woman who filed a discrimination complaint against a city agency. The commission hearing in Dawn Dalpe v. City of Philadelphia Department of Recreation, which was continued from last month, will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 20 at 601 Walnut St., Suite 300 South. Dalpe, a seasonal lifeguard with the department, alleges that in 2005, she faced persistent verbal and physical harassment from fellow employees because of her transgender status. She contends the department refused her request to be transferred to a different work site and eventually terminated her without cause.

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they were young, but now we have kids as young as 13 coming out, sometimes to open arms,” he said. “If that wide spectrum didn’t exist 15 years ago, it’s not going to exist in 15 years, so we want to capture it now. We want to give people a chance to have their mark in history, leave their story behind and be a part of a snapshot of this wide range of LGBT culture.” For more information, visit www. ImFromDriftwood.com. ■ Jen Colletta can be reached at jen@epgn. com.

Voyeur, 1221 St. James St., will host a benefit party from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Aug. 20 for patrons and supporters of House of Blaze, a gay bar in Northeast Philadelphia that was recently shut down. Special guest Nina Flowers, a runnerup on the first season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” now on Logo’s “Drag U,” will take the stage at 11 p.m. to perform, and the event will also feature performances by Brittany Lynn and Ms. Lisa-Lisa, with music by DJ Reenie Kane. Blaze Waters, who ran the LGBT club, said the building’s owner, who operates See NEWS BRIEFING, Page 5

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Liaison committee heads to ‘Gayborhood’ South By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer Members of the Police Liaison Committee, which works to connect the LGBT community with police, this week introduced local police officials to the growing LGBT population in what is coming to be known as the Gayborhood South. The East Passyunk Business Improvement District hosted the committee’s monthly meeting Aug. 5 in its South Philadelphia office, followed by a tour of area LGBT-owned businesses. Committee chair Franny Price said the meeting was part of an ongoing effort by the panel to ensure that LGBTs outside of the Gayborhood are familiar with the committee, and to raise awareness among police about the far-reaching nature of the community. “Gay people do live in every part of the city, so we want them to know that we are accessible and here to help them,” Price said. The committee held a similar meeting earlier this year with business owners in Northern Liberties

and also plans to network with Northeast Philadelphia groups, The Attic Youth Center and the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to Price, committeemembers Jack Barry, Maria Gonzalez, Gloria Casarez and Robert Tuerk also attended last Thursday’s meeting, as well as BID executive director Renee Gillinger, East Passyunk Civic Association chair Joe Marino, Third District Community Relations Officer Ace DelGado, Third District Capt. John Weaver and Sixth District Sgt. LaRose. During the meeting, Gillinger discussed the impact that the area’s monthly Queers on the Avenue has had on the visibility and acceptance of the LGBT community. The social outings, held at a different bar, restaurant or retail establishment each month, usually bring out 120-150 people and have drawn as many as 250 guests. Since the events are typically held mid-week, when traffic is slower at bars and restaurants, QOTA has proven to be a boon for area businesses, many of which are not

gay-owned but that have enthusiastically opened their doors to the community. Gillinger noted that, while there are some QOTA regulars, at least 70 percent of the guests are new each month and don’t live in South Philly. But, she said, the neighborhood has welcomed the visitors and there have no been no antigay incidents. The most recent QOTA was a joint effort, held at LGBT-owned shops Metro Mens and Chartreuse July 29 and sponsored by Merrill Lynch. The committee visited Metro Mens during last week’s meeting and spoke with store owner Tom Longo, who said business has been flourishing since he opened late last year, noting he’s doing 70-percent better than he even anticipated. For more information on QOTA, search for the event on Facebook or see www.visiteastpassyunk. com. ■ Jen Colletta can be reached at jen@epgn.com.

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The Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutritional Alliance is looking for volunteers for the rest of the summer to help prepare and package meals for those facing life-threatening illnesses. With summer groups and students finishing up their volunteer time in the next few weeks, MANNA is in need of volunteers to fill group and individual shifts from Aug. 16-Sept. 27. For more information or to set up a time to volunteer, call (215) 496-2662 ext. 120. ■ — Jen Colletta

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NJ public library bans gay book Media Trail By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer A public-library system in New Jersey is coming under public scrutiny following its decision to remove an anthology of writings from gay youth from its shelves. The Burlington County Library System pulled “Revolutionary Voices” this past spring, but details about the decision weren’t made public until a recent openrecords request by the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey. The agency’s deputy legal director, Jeanne LoCicero, explained that the organization submitted a series of such requests for area libraries following the decision by the Rancocas Valley Regional High School to remove the book from its shelves. LoCicero said that while some of the information is still coming in from the records requests, thus far she believes Burlington is the only other library that has decided to ban “Revolutionary Voices.” The book started making headlines through a campaign earlier this year by Lumberton resident Beverly Marinelli, a member of Glen Beck’s conservative watchdog group 9.12 Project. Marinelli told the Philadelphia Inquirer in the spring that the anthology is “pervasively vulgar, obscene and inappropriate.” The book, edited by Amy Sonnie, was published in 2000 and, according to its bookjacket description, is meant to counter the “isolation and alienation of queer youth.” “In silence and fear they move from childhood memories of intolerance or violence to the unknown, unmentored landscape of queer adulthood, their voices still ignored. No longer,” the description said. The Rancocas library voted to remove the book in early May, but the ACLU request found that the Burlington library had already decided to pull the book by that time. According to e-mails the ACLU obtained, Marinelli contacted Burlington County Library Director Gail Sweet about the book in March, and Sweet directed her to complete a Request for Reconsideration Form. In a letter Sweet sent to employees that she recently provided to PGN, she noted that Marinelli did not submit the form, but contended the library had already been in the process of reviewing the book when she complained. The two corresponded throughout April and apparently met in person April 8. On April 27, Sweet recommended to the Library Commissioners that the book be removed, and sent an e-mail to Marinelli later that night telling her that the commissioners “supported” her suggestion. The letter to employees said the drawing of two men having sex while a young

man looks on, held a “similarity to illegal child pornography,” warranting the book’s removal. The discussion about “Revolutionary Voices” was listed on the commissioners’ meeting minutes from April 27, but in future e-mail correspondence with other library employees, Sweet wrote that the commissioners did not take a formal vote on the removal. “There was no official challenge, no actual vote by the commissioners,” Sweet wrote May 24. According to the library system’s collection-development policy, after a member of the public submits a Reconsideration Form, “a committee of staff selectors as designated by the library director will review the material in question” and make recommendations to the director, who will make the final decision. If the person who submitted the form is dissatisfied with the decision, he or she can appeal to the Library Commission. Sweet said that she and four other staff members with materials-selection responsibilities reviewed the title, which had been donated a few years prior. LoCicero said the ACLU is still evaluating whether the policy was followed. “We haven’t made a determination as far as whether they followed the process or not,” she said. “It looks like there could be some problems with that, but we’re still assessing it.” LoCicero said the ACLU has not yet

determined its next steps, but that bookbannings are always causes for concern. “Libraries are supposed to be places where the public can have access to information, and if we start removing books because of one person’s objections or one group’s objections, then libraries aren’t going to have many books on the shelves,” she said. The collection-development policy states the general criteria for inclusion in the library system includes such elements as “literary, artistic or technical quality” of the work and “educational, informational or recreational value.” The policy notes that works are “not normally excluded because of language or explicit text or illustrations if they meet previously stated criteria.” “The Burlington County Library has a responsibility to provide a comprehensive collection representing the widest range of ideas and viewpoints and has a commitment to the right of free access to information for all individuals,” the policy states. “Therefore, the library has a responsibility to consider the addition of materials that some may find controversial or disagreeable because they are a reflection of our free and pluralistic society.” Sweet said this is the first book the library has removed in the eight years she’s been director. ■ Jen Colletta can be reached at jen@epgn. com.

Target apologizes for political donation The Washington Post reports the head of Target Corp. apologized Aug. 5 over a political donation to a business group backing a conservative Republican for Minnesota governor, which angered some employees and sparked talk of a customer boycott. Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel wrote employees to say the discount retailer was “genuinely sorry” over the way a $150,000 contribution to MN Forward played out. Steinhafel said Target would set up a review process for future political donations. MN Forward is running TV ads supporting Republican Tom Emmer, an outspoken conservative opposed to same-sex marriage and other gay-rights initiatives. Steinhafel said the contribution was designed to support Emmer’s stance on economic issues. Ads run by the group were focused on budget policy, not social issues.

Fired transgender woman won’t be in office Macon.com reports a transgender Georgia state legislative aide who said she was fired because of discrimination has gotten her job back, but she won’t be in the office. An agreement reached Aug. 6 mandates that Vandy Beth Glenn, a transgender woman, be reinstated. But Glenn’s employer preferred she earn her paycheck from home, arguing that her presence in the office would be disruptive. Though she won’t be working, Glenn will be fully compensated. Glenn said in a 2008 lawsuit that her boss, legislative counsel Sewell Brumby, fired her after she told him she would come to work dressed as a woman as she transitioned from male to female. The arrangement stands until there’s a ruling on an appeal, which could be years away.

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SUMMER LOVIN’: Whether it was the Proposition 8 ruling, the beautiful weather or the sheer number of people out in the Gayborhood last Saturday night, hand-holding couples seemed more prevalent than usual. These two guys strolled down Camac Street enjoying an evening together and sharing it with all who encountered them. Photo: Scott A. Drake

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The Georgia Voice reports Alveda King, a niece of Martin Luther King Jr., spoke at a rally for the antigay National Organization for Marriage and said same-sex marriage would lead to “extinction” and called it “genocide.” King, who heads King for America, addressed a rally Aug. 7 in Atlanta that was outnumbered by counter-protesters. King also spoke of her family’s commitment to strong marriages, including her uncle and “his lovely wife.” She did not mention that Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King Jr.’s wife, spoke out in favor of gay marriage on several occasions and was a speaker at Atlanta’s Gay Pride festival in 1996. ■ — Larry Nichols

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Gayborhood Crime Watch The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the Sixth Police District between July 31-Aug. 10. Information is courtesy of Sixth District Capt. Brian Korn; Stacy Irving, senior director, Crime Prevention Service; Center City District; the Police Liaison Committee and Midtown Village Merchants Association. REPORT: Between July 31 and 10 p.m. Aug. 2, complainant’s 2007 Mazda, parked in the 900 block of Bonaparte Court, had a window smashed and a laptop and GPS taken. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone; police were not dispatched, therefore no prints were lifted.

REPORT: At 12:30 a.m. Aug. 2, complainant was riding his bicycle in the 400 block of South Eighth Street when two males knocked him to the ground, punched him and took his cell phone. The offenders were only described as black males. ARREST: At 3:15 a.m. Aug. 2, complainant reported that she was sexually assaulted inside Club Voyeur, 1221 St. James St. The security manager held the suspect until arrival of police, who transported the 28-year-old with a Trenton, N.J., address to Special Victims Unit for investigation. REPORT: Between 9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. Aug. 2, complainant’s apartment in the 400 block of South 11th Street had two rings

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and some change missing from a drawer. There was no forced entry into the property and no surveillance cameras. ARRESTS: On Aug. 3, Sixth District plainclothes officers arrested three males for prostitution between 6:50-10 p.m. at the following locations: 262 S. 12th St., 261 S. 13th St. and 1228 Spruce St. REPORT: Between 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 3, complainant’s 1988 Oldsmobile was taken from the 1300 block of Pine Street. The vehicle was recovered Aug. 4 in the 900 block of South 12th Street. REPORT: At 1:30 a.m. Aug. 4, complainants were walking in the 900 block of Clinton Street when they were confronted by a male armed with a handgun. The male took two cell phones and some cash and fled west on Clinton. The suspect was described as a black male, about 30, 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-8, with a stocky build and dark complexion and wearing a blue and white baggy shirt and a blue baseball cap. ARREST: At 2:20 a.m. Aug. 5, while dispersing a large, unruly

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crowd leaving Woody’s Bar, 202 S. 13th St. Sixth District Officer Butler was punched in the face by a person who was previously instructed to disperse. The officer subdued the offender, but received a serious cut to his hand and a smaller cut above his eye. The 21year-old suspect with a Vineland, N.J., address was charged with assault on police. REPORT: Between 3 p.m. July 23 and 10 a.m. Aug. 4, complainant’s unlocked 2007 Honda, parked in the 1000 block of Spruce Street, had a GPS, cell-phone charger and hands-free device taken. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone; police were not dispatched, therefore no prints were lifted. REPORT: Between 6:40 p.m. Aug. 3 and 7:40 a.m. Aug. 4, out-oftown complainant’s 2005 Nissan, parked in the 900 block of Pine Street, had a window smashed and a GPS and iPod taken. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone; police were not dispatched, therefore no prints were lifted. REPORT: At 4:30 a.m. Aug. 6, complainant was asked for a cigarette while in the 900 block of Clinton Street by two males in a

pick-up truck. The complainant declined, but the men followed him to 10th and Pine streets, where the males punched him and took his wallet. They fled in a dark pick-up with an extended cab, heading south on 10th. They were described as two Hispanic males with mustaches. REPORT: Between 4-9 p.m. Aug. 4, complainant’s 1994 Mazda, parked in the 300 block of South Ninth Street, was stolen. ARREST: At 1 a.m. Aug. 10, Sixth District bicycle patrol Officer Ferrero was on patrol in the 1300 block of Locust Street and observed two males, both known to him from previous contacts, holding another male by his arms and demanding his money. The males fled in different directions as the officer approached. The officer apprehended one of the suspects in the 1200 block of Locust. The 39-year-old suspect with a West Philadelphia address was charged with robbery and related offenses. The second offender was identified by Ferrero and Central Detective Division is obtaining an arrest warrant for this 36-year-old suspect with a Southwest Philadelphia address. ■

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Schwarzenegger: Let same-sex weddings resume now By Paul Elias The Associated Press C a l i f o r n i a G o v. A r n o l d Schwarzenegger (R), who twice vetoed legislation that would have legalized same-sex marriage, has surprised gay-rights supporters by urging a federal judge to allow gay couples to resume marrying in the state without further delay. Lawyers for Schwarzenegger, Attorney General Jerry Brown, two gay couples and the city of San Francisco all filed legal motions last Friday asking Chief U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker to implement his ruling striking California’s voterapproved same-sex-marriage ban as unconstitutional. “The Administration believes the public interest is best served by permitting the court’s judgment to go into effect, thereby restoring the right of same-sex couples to marry in California,” the Republican governor’s lawyers said on his behalf. “Doing so is consistent with California’s long history of treating all people and their relationships with equal dignity and respect.” In his 136-page decision overturning Prop. 8 last Wednesday, Walker said he was ordering the state to cease enforcing the 22month-old ban. But he agreed to suspend the order until he could review the Aug. 6 briefs. The measure’s sponsors have asked the judge to keep the ban in effect until their appeal of Walker’s ruling invalidating Prop. 8 is decided by higher courts. They argued in court papers filed earlier this week that resuming gay marriage now would cause legal chaos if the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals or U.S. Supreme Court reverses Walker’s ruling. It was unclear when the judge would decide whether to grant a stay that would prevent marriage licenses from being issued during the appeals process. If he does clear the way for same-sex couples to wed, lawyers for sponsors of Prop. 8 said last Friday they would seek an emergency order from the 9th Circuit to prevent that from happening. The governor and attorney general almost always defend state laws when they are challenged, regardless of their personal views. But in this case, both Schwarzenegger and Brown

refused to participate in fighting the lawsuit aimed at overturning the ban, even though they both were named as defendants. That left the job of defending Prop. 8 to its backers, a coalition of religious and conservative groups known as Protect Marriage. Although Schwarzenegger opposed the ban when it appeared on the November 2008 ballot and said after the election that he hoped a court would overturn it, he officially took a neutral position in the lawsuit. During the year it was in Walker’s courtroom, the judge several times pointedly asked about Schwarzenegger’s position on the case. The governor’s motion last week was his boldest pronouncement on the issue. “His support today and at other critical junctures in our struggle against this discriminatory measure goes a long way in helping us realize our ultimate dream of achieving full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Californians,” said Geoff Kors, director of Equality California, the state’s largest gay-rights group, last week. In 2005, Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill approved by the Legislature that would have legal-

ized same-sex marriage. At the time, California had a law passed by voters in 2000 limiting marriage to a man and a woman. The governor said in his veto message he thought it was wrong for lawmakers to overturn a popular vote. He took the same position when the Legislature passed a second gay-marriage bill two years later. In May 2008, the California Supreme Court overturned the 2000 law and same-sex couples were allowed to wed. But Prop. 8 overrode the court’s decision by amending the state Constitution. Brown, the Democratic nominee seeking to replace Schwarzenegger when he is termed out of office this year, was more active than the governor in supporting the lawsuit that led Walker to invalidate Prop. 8, submitting legal papers calling the ban unconstitutional. He also said last week it is time for gays to begin marrying again. “While there is still the potential for limited administrative burdens should future marriages of same-sex couples be later declared invalid, these potential burdens are outweighed by this court’s conclusion, based on the overwhelming evidence, that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional,” Brown said in his legal filing. ■

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Editorial Boiling over Recently, two gay men garnered media attention after very publicly expressing dissatisfaction with their employment situations, in very different ways and with very different outcomes. The first is Pfc. Bradley Manning, the soldier who allegedly leaked the 90,000 intelligence reports on the war in Afghanistan and 150,000 diplomatic cables. The second is Steven Slater, the flight attendant who, after an altercation with a passenger on a Jet Blue flight, grabbed a couple beers from a beverage cart, deployed the emergency slide and exited the plane. Talk about making an exit. The situations have little in common save the sexual orientation of the central characters. In Manning’s case, the 22-year-old is suspected of giving classified documents to WikiLeaks.org, an online site that publishes sensitive information and advocates for government transparency. The site published the papers after sharing them with three media outlets, who verified their authenticity. According to The New York Times, Manning had struggled with reconciling his sexual orientation with the military’s ban on openly gay servicemembers, his ambition with having to complete menial tasks. Growing up, he’d been teased for being, among other things, gay. After his father found out he was gay, he kicked Manning out of the house. He joined the military in 2007, trying to give his life direction and help pay for college. To the hacker who received the documents, Manning wrote, “I’ve been isolated so long.” His isolation continues: He’s currently being held at Quantico, Va., in solitary confinement under suicide watch. For Slater, his actions have less potential impact, as there is no chance of compromising national security, nor any safety issues. Police arrested him after the incident, and it’s likely that he’ll lose his job. Perhaps what these two incidents highlight is the potential negative effects of a policy such as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Forcing individuals to separate their lives and lie about who they are wreaks havoc on their sense of self and their relationship to the world around them. While Slater’s actions may be unlawful, he’s by no means facing the possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison. ■

Corrections In the Aug. 6-12 issue of PGN, Shayna SheNess Israel was incorrectly identiﬁed in a photo as belonging to the LGBTQ Womyn of Color. Israel is co-executive director of Elements Organization, which runs the annual LGBTQ Womyn of Color Conference. In “Out motorcyclist takes message coast to coast” (July 30-Aug. 5), the rheumatoid arthritis medication Remicade was described as having to be administered every six weeks. Remicade is actually given every eight weeks. In “Area women’s softball team wins statewide tourney” (July 30-Aug. 5), PGN incorrectly stated the Tom’s Bar team’s record. As of Aug. 11, in the middle of playoffs, the team is 14-9.

Creep of the Week

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Gary Cass With Proposition 8 being overturned in California, some folks are a little pissed. And the fact that Vaughn R. Walker, the judge who ruled that it’s not cool to deny gay and lesbian folks the right to marry, is, in fact, a homo himself hasn’t been lost on the antigay right. In an Aug. 5 diatribe on the Christian Anti-Defamation Commission website, Gary Cass explains that the only reason the Prop. 8 case went in favor of homos is because Walker is a big ol’ fag. “Let’s not be shocked that Judge Walker cannot comprehend the selfevident rational basis for prohibiting homosexual marriage, after all, he is a practicing homosexual,” wrote Cass. “The Bible plainly tells us that once a person has seared his conscience to such an extent that he can exchange his natural sexual relationship with the opposite sex for homosexuality, his ability to reason becomes utterly compromised.” So because Walker is gay, his mind is essentially diseased. He’s a mental cripple, if you will. Not to mention a total perv-o with no conscience. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if the reason he couldn’t “comprehend the self-evident rational basis” against “homosexual marriage” was because he was watching Barbra Streisand movies on his iPhone during the trial. To Cass, Walker is the ultimate

example of an “activist judge.” “Openly rebellious sinners who live in hostility to the laws of nature and nature’s God will attempt to impose their tyrannical, arbitrary standards on us,” Cass writes. Got that? If you are in favor of letting same-sex couples get married, then you’re a “rebellious sinner” with “tyrannical, arbitrary standards.” Never mind that Walker’s decision is based ﬁrmly in the rule of law and that one of the lawyers arguing the case against Prop. 8 was Ted Olson, George W. Bush’s solicitor general, for goodness sake. And that homo Walker? Also a Bush appointee. Of course, logic and reason go out the window when you believe samesex marriage is a harbinger of complete, total godless sexual mayhem. “Scripture and history tells what’s next,” Cass writes. “Sexual anarchists have already announced what’s next; polygamy, group marriage, incest and intergenerational sex (or statutory rape as we now deﬁne it). They won’t rest until, like in Sodom, they can surround your house and demand you offer up your children to be abused.” Wait, what?! Gays are supposed to form mobs, roaming neighborhoods and nabbing children to have sex with? Um, I’d like to speak to the head of the Gay Agenda Committee because, when I look at my summer

to-do list, I see, “Power-wash deck, clean out garage, organize basement.” I don’t have time for any Sodom and Gomorrah shit. Of course, there is no Gay Agenda Committee because the Gay Agenda, as folks like Cass know it, doesn’t really exist. What does exist is “The Homosexual Manifesto,” published in a gay newsletter in 1987 as satire, albeit poorly written, that is now held up as a blueprint for the gayrights movement by those opposed to equality. It begins, “We shall sodomize your sons, emblems of your feeble masculinity ... ” Oh, please. But to Cass, “The Homosexual Manifesto” is practically gospel, since it upholds everything he hates about homos. “This example of the twisted mind of a homosexual activist will break your heart,” Cass writes. “Though written satirically, it reveals the dark soul of a person whose conscience is corrupted by a voracious hatred and consumed with an insatiable lust.” Call me crazy, but claiming that the overturning of Prop. 8 will lead to the forced homosexual gang-banging of children — that sounds like the work of a “conscience ... corrupted by a voracious hatred and consumed with an insatiable lust.” ■ D’Anne Witkowski is a Detroit-based freelance writer.

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Mark My Words

Mark Segal

Biases, boycotts and mosques I asked my Facebook friends what I should write about this week. Their top suggestions were Proposition 8, Target’s donation to an antigay politician and the situation in Lancaster. (By the way, if you haven’t friended me on Facebook, you might want to do so: We often break news there, and you can help me pick topics for this column at times.) So let’s go to your suggestions. Prop. 8. The latest news is that the right wing is saying that the judge was biased because he is gay. Since the subject was marriage, would a married judge be biased since he (or she) already agrees with marriage or is a single judge? Obviously, this argument does not hold water. But what the Republicans haven’t realized is that by spending time on gay marriage — which most of the nation doesn’t really care so much about, so it can no longer be used as a fright tactic — they are unable to spend time talking about the economy, which is what they should be doing to win. So let’s urge the Republicans to keep talking about gay marriage. (Web extra: Check this story online for quotes from local elected ofﬁcials.) The suggested boycott of Target and Best Buy because they contributed money to an antigay politician. The latest twist is that Target has apologized. Maybe they have learned their lesson; we might have already made the point. Which brings up another point: boycotts. I’m all for them — but they must be organized to be successful, otherwise it’s just a hollow gesture. In the last couple of years, people in our community have suggested so many

boycott targets that it would take a column to list them all. A boycott should be restricted to a major homophobic action, and supported by a staff working full time to make it successful. It’s a last-resort tactic not to be used lightly. Lancaster. The issue here is that the LGBT community has advocated for the Human Relations Commission to include “sexual orientation” in the group of protected classes, e.g., race, creed, color, etc. LGBTs have been so successful that the commissioners, in an attempt to circumvent the issue, decided to dismantle the entire commission, citing budget woes. That vote will come later this month. What is so impressive is that the LGBT community and its allies have put up a good ﬁght, packing the hearings and organizing major, well-attended demonstrations. Whatever the outcome, we’ve already won. We now have a forceful organized community in Lancaster, which can take this issue and become a force to be reckoned with in the future. That is how equality is won, and Lancaster is on the right track. Here’s my favorite: the proposed mosque “on hallowed ground at Ground Zero.” First, it’s not hallowed ground. Unless you consider a Burlington Coat Factory two blocks from Ground Zero hallowed ground. Second, Muslims were also victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. But most important are two other issues: This is about our Constitution, which guarantees freedom of religion and freedom of speech. It’s un-American to not support the mosque. Fox News, the least trusted name in news, suggested putting a gay bar next to it. Do we even have to dignify that with an answer? ■

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Street Talk Will the overturning of Proposition 8 be upheld in the appellate process?

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“It’s an exciting ruling, and I’m hoping to get married in California with my partner. My heart tells me the ruling will be upheld, but my head tells me otherwise. George W. Bush ensured that the Supreme Court is very conservative. It’s possible that the court will rule against marriage equality, unfortunately."

“The Supreme Court won’t go so far as to make marriage a national right for gays and lesbians. But it will let the ruling remain in California, as a compromise. They’ll try to appeal to everyone. Of course you can’t make everyone happy. But that’s how the Supreme Court will settle it.”

Benjamin Rapkin student Hillsborough, N.J.

Jena Vela server South Philadelphia

“Yes, we’ve come this far. I believe the Supreme Court will make it national. The law is on the side of the gays and lesbians. Judges will reject the prejudice, and rule according to the law.”

“Yes, it has a good shot. The political climate of the country is very supportive of marriage equality. Middle America is seeing more examples of loving same-sex couples. It remains to be seen whether the Supreme Court will reflect the changing times. But I’m optimistic.”

Mark Segal is PGN publisher. He can be reached at mark@epgn.com.

Letters and Feedback In response to, “Gay foes head to Harrisburg,” Aug. 6-12:

because our objective is love, their objective is hate.

I agree; we need to ignore these people from NOM. I have had many discussions on various formats online, and they do not care about facts and truth. Their main objective is to push buttons and make us look bad in the process. For example, on YouTube, I got into one of those discussions, and when you give up on them, they say things like, “gay coward” and, “oh, you gonna go hide in your closet” and a host of other taunts and derogatory words. It gets you nowhere. Let them protest; they are loud but small. They know what words to say to provoke, but we all must find the strength to ignore, and know that in the end our message is the correct one,

— jayque2010 What about someone showing up in a Nazi uniform, someone having a black man hung in effigy, etc., and appearing to be supportive of NOM, etc.? And across the street, have a very dignified religious marriage of two women or two men? Anything at all to get the public to understand what born-again Christian really means: Who was born again — old Adolph himself? — Stan James

In response to “Beneﬁcial banking,” Aug. 6-12: Greetings, For consistency, we wanted to share a small but important correction to the above article: Elements Organization (not LGBTQ Womyn of Color) is the organization that was one of the grantees awarded by Sapphire Fund. For more information about Elements Organization or the Second Annual LGBTQ Womyn of Color Conference that it is hosting Oct. 7-10 in Philadelphia, please visit: www.OurElements.org Thank you for reporting on this event. Warmly, — Elements Organization

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Out Money Jeremy Gussick Creating your retirement checklist Q: I’m a gay male in my 30s. My parents are nearing retirement but aren’t sure they can afford to retire. I want to make sure that when I’m their age, I’m more certain about my finances and retirement. How do I get started? A: It’s nice to hear someone in their 30s thinking about retirement! It’s always best to start planning as early as possible. So that I can be helpful to both you and your parents, I’ll discuss both of your situations and what each of you needs to know. Planning for retirement is a lifelong process defined by distinct

phases: the accumulation phase, represented by your working years, and the distribution phase, which you enter when you retire or begin tapping into your retirement savings. By implementing some basic planning steps during each of these phases, you can achieve your financial goals for retirement without undue stress. Here are some simple guidelines. The accumulation phase During your working years, it is important to “set the stage” for a financially secure retirement by determining your retirementincome needs. This task involves identifying your potential retirement expenses, as well as estimating the amount you might receive from each potential source of retirement income — e.g., Social Security, pensions, personal investments and employment

earnings. Doing this calculation will give you an idea of how much you may need to accumulate to finance a comfortable retirement. Don’t be surprised if the numbers add up to be a large sum — after all, this money may need to support you for 20 or 30 years. Fortunately, there are ways to leverage your dollars. Starting to save early and contributing as much as possible to employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRAs may help you to potentially accumulate more money. Why? Because investing in these tax-advantaged accounts means your money will work harder for you. The longer the money sits untouched, the more it can potentially compound. Another important step to take during the accumulation phase is to craft an appropriate asset allo-

cation. Asset allocation refers to the way you divide your investment nest egg among stocks, bonds and cash. The combination of assets should reflect your financial goals, tolerance for investment risk and time horizon. Be aware that your asset allocation may need to be adjusted periodically in response to major market moves or life changes. The distribution phase Once you are nearing retirement, it will also be necessary to craft a solid strategy for the distribution of your assets. For example, did you know that one of the greatest risks retirees face is the possibility of outliving their money? That is why it is essential to determine an appropriate annual withdrawal rate. This amount will be based on your overall assets, the estimated length of your retirement, an assumed annual rate of inflation and how much your investments might earn each year. Another consideration: After age 70-1/2, you will have to begin making an annual withdrawal from some tax-deferred retirement accounts, including traditional IRAs1 — a required minimum distribution (RMD). Preparing for this phase ahead of time may reduce your tax burden, especially if your annual RMD puts you in a higher tax bracket. Likewise, this is the time to make sure your final wishes are documented and estate strategies are well underway to minimize the tax burden of your heirs. Your planning checklist Following is a list that can help you along the way. Find the category that best describes you. After answering the questions, bring the list to your financial advisor, who can help make sure your retirement plan is on target. Saving for retirement — Have you performed a comprehensive retirement-needs calculation? — Are you contributing enough to potentially reach your financial goal within your desired timeframe by maximizing contributions to tax-advantaged retirement accounts, such as your employersponsored retirement plan and an IRA?

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where this kind of behavior will also be frowned upon and those that engage in it are held accountable.” The Safe Schools Improvement Act has garnered support from the American School Health Association, the American Federation of Teachers, the American Association of

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SCOUTS From Page 1 city placed an “unconstitutional condition” on the council by requiring it to stop discriminating inside the building if it wanted to remain there rent-free. A brief history In 2008, the city decided to evict the council by filing an action in state court, but before it could do that, the council filed a federal lawsuit, alleging a variety of constitutional violations by the city. “Drinker Biddle achieved everything that Cradle of Liberty sought when it first filed this lawsuit,” the firm stated in its July 28 filing. “The court should grant every penny of this modest request.” Jason P. Gosselin, a Drinker Biddle attorney, requested compensation at the rate of $465 an hour. Because, he said, he worked on the case for 434 hours, he wants $201,949 from the city. William M. McSwain, another Drinker Biddle attorney, requested compensation at the rate of $495 per hour. Because he worked on the case for 299 hours, he said he wants $148,203 from the city. Other Drinker Biddle attorneys and legal assistants also requested compensation from the city, but at lower amounts, according to the court filing. The council declined to comment about its attorneys’ request for payment. But it issued this statement to PGN on Aug. 10: “On the day of the trial verdict the Cradle of Liberty Council said we would reach out to the city to resolve this matter. We did that. We are hopeful a resolution will be reached soon.” The payment request cites a 1976 federal law permitting attorneys who vindicate the civil rights of their clients to receive payment from the losing party for reasonable attorneys fees and other expenses. U.S. District Judge Ronald L. Buckwalter hasn’t yet determined whether the city should pay the Drinker Biddle attorneys any money. Buckwalter has no deadline to make that determination. The council wasn’t a paying client of Drinker Biddle, but that doesn’t prevent the firm from seeking payment from the city, according to the firm’s court filing. Drinker Biddle excluded from its payment request the hours its attorneys claim they spent on

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news-media issues — at a savings of about $7,036 for the city — because “such time is not compensable,” the filing states. The law firm of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis has been representing the city in the matter since January 2010. Thus far, it has invoiced the city for $14,593 in compensation, according to records. Additionally, the city has been invoiced $6,275 by Reeves C. Lukens Co., which presented expert testimony about the building’s fair-market rental value at a court proceeding in March. Trial strategies The Scouts’ attorneys spent much time during the eight-day trial trying to prove that LGBT advocates focused on harming the Scouts, rather than ensuring equal opportunity within city facilities. Scouts’ attorneys examined the leases of many city tenants, seeking to determine whether comparable discrimination was taking place in other facilities that LGBT advocates ignored. The Scouts’ attorneys also spent time scrutinizing the correspondence and writings of LGBT advocates. During the trial, the Scouts’ attorneys displayed an e-mail written by LGBT advocate Arthur Kaplan to a city official, emphasizing the need to end antigay bias within the 22nd Street building. The e-mail was sent during the Hurricane Katrina crisis, and the Scouts’ attorneys insinuated that Kaplan was more interested in “destroying” the Scouts than in

helping Katrina victims. In closing arguments, city attorneys urged jurors to reject such insinuations, alleging the council was exhibiting antigay conduct by “demonizing” the good-faith efforts of LGBT advocates such as Kaplan. The Scouts built the structure in 1928 on city-owned land. Under the terms of an ordinance that same year, the city owns the building and the council is permitted to occupy it rent-free unless given one-year’s notice by the city to vacate. Last month, Buckwalter, the presiding judge, ruled that the city can begin a new eviction effort against the council, provided its does so in a constitutional manner. But city attorneys want Buckwalter to also dismiss the council’s “unconstitutional condition” claim as meritless. City attorneys say there’s no evidence to support the claim that the council has a right to discriminate against gays inside a city-owned building. However, a question posed to jurors allegedly assumed that right. Additionally, city attorneys said several questions posed to jurors unfairly implied that the Scouts own the building — an implication the city said is “contrary to the facts.” Buckwalter said the council has until Aug. 23 to respond to the city’s request that he dismiss the “unconstitutional condition” claim. ■ Timothy Cwiek can be reached at (215) 625-8501 ext. 208.

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Comedy ‘Queen’ holds court Out comedian still reigns with Qomedy By Larry Nichols PGN Staff Writer

A departure from the ordinary

Detour

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The Queer Queens of Qomedy, a bill of out comedians featuring Poppy Champlin, Dana Goldberg and Carol Leifer, will undoubtedly have audiences rolling in the aisles when they hit the stage Aug. 18 at the Keswick Theatre. The biggest household name on the bill has to be Leifer, who, much like the Queer Queens lineup, is a triple threat: writer, actor and producer. Her comedy career reaches all the way back to the 1970s. She’s been in front of the screen on TV shows like “Late Night with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show” and “Politically Incorrect,” and has written and produced for “Seinfeld,” “Saturday Night Live” and the short-lived “The Ellen Show.” More recently, Leifer has been writing and co-producing CBS’ “Rules of Engagement,” she appeared on the latest season of “Celebrity Apprentice” and she continues making the rounds in support of her published collection of humorous essays, “When You

Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win: Reﬂections on Looking in the Mirror.” In the book, Leifer, 54, writes about ﬁnding her sexual identity as a lesbian at the age of 40, her relationship with her longtime partner (with whom she has adopted a son who is now 3) and what it’s like to be a Jewish lesbian vegan. Leifer talked to PGN about her long career and current success. PGN: Do you prefer doing shows

like the Queer Queens of Qomedy to doing club shows? CL: I do like a theater environment a little better than comedy clubs these days, because comedy clubs have too much of the “we have a birthday over here” element or a bachelorette party, which steals the focus from the show. So I’m kind of preferring theater shows these days because it’s more of an event. PGN: How often do you ﬁnd yourself

performing live?

CL: It varies, but I do standup at least

every couple of weeks. I’ve kind of

had a big lesson. I learned the hard way when I was doing “Seinfeld” and I stopped doing standup. I put it on hold for a while. And then the next time I had a standup gig it felt like the ﬁrst time. So I vowed then after that that standup was never something I was going to put on the back burner for too long because suddenly, you’re not a standup comic anymore. PGN: Having spent a considerable

amount of time on the writing side and on the performance side of comedy, which do you prefer? CL: Honestly, what I feel so fortunate to have in my career is that I can do each of them and they really ﬁt both parts of my personality. I’m a ham. I like to be out there. I like being the center of attention. I like getting my laughs. But after I’ve done so much traveling and being so tired of seeing a shuttle bus to a hotel, I can focus on my writing and be a little more solitary and concentrate on that. So I’m lucky that I have the best of both worlds because they’re both parts of my personality.

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PGN: Has the art of writing for sitcoms

and television changed a lot since you ﬁrst started? CL: It really hasn’t changed all that much. People work in different ways. When I wrote for “Seinfeld,” we didn’t have a writers’ room like most shows do. However Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld wanted to run that room, it worked. When I worked for “The Larry Sanders Show,” we did have a writers’ room and I really learned the fun of that. It really is kind of like right out of “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” It’s people clowning around and having a great time all together. It’s basically the same. It’s getting a good group together that works well and writing a bunch of shows. PGN: What effect, if any, did coming out

have on your career?

CL: I’m happy to say it’s plus-25 per-

cent. I was never in the closet. I wasn’t until my book came out [and] I really hadn’t been performing for a while [that I noticed an effect]. The great thing about it, especially living here in L.A., it’s a no-brainer. I’ve never had any kind of negative impact from coming out: to the contrary. I have a piece in my book about coming out, an essay called “Surprise.” O magazine bought the piece before the book was published. And then they got such a great reaction to it that Oprah Winfrey did an entire show about women coming out at 40-plus. So I got on Oprah

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Winfrey with my book. So that was a direct result of coming out. So it’s been so far from a negative experience. It’s only enhanced my career. PGN: Do you think it’s easier or harder for women and gay comedians now compared to when you first started doing comedy? CL: It’s kind of the same only in that standup comedy is really hard as a career. It’s really difficult and it really weeds out quickly the people who aren’t serious about it because you’ve got to bomb to get good. If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. I’ve seen a lot of people not be able to take that rejection, which is really the only way for a standup comedian to become good. Comedy is hard to begin with. I’ve always felt that being a female in the man’s world in comedy is an advantage because it makes you stand out all that much. I used to have trouble when I started out with groups of single guys in the audience heckling me. It becomes almost scientific at a point when guys like that come out, they’re going to hassle the woman on stage. But you learn how to deal with it. I had a really good comedian give me some advice: When guys heckle you like that and they’re alone, the only thing you have to say is, “Where are the girls tonight, guys? Parking the car?” You needle them about being alone and they right shut up. You just find your arsenal of how you want to take people down. I always tell women whatever makes you unique and different is a positive. PGN: You’ve worked on “SNL,” “Seinfeld,” opened for Frank Sinatra and been on “The Late Show with David Letterman” many times. From a comic’s standpoint, you’ve been

LEIFER (BACK ROW, CENTER) ON “THE APPRENTICE” to the mountain as far as entertainment goes. Do younger comics ever approach you for advice or guidance? CL: I get my fair amount of advice questions. It’s always pretty much the same advice: to stick with it and not judge yourself. Like I just said before: If people can’t take rejection, they’ll get out of comedy right away. I always tell comics a piece of advice a great comedian, Steven Wright, told me when I was starting. He was like, “You go on every night for three years and you don’t judge yourself. You have some good shows and some bad shows, but you just keep doing and doing it and that’s how you learn your craft.” That would be the advice in so many other ﬁelds. You just have to do it and don’t judge yourself. PGN: Given the success and the caliber

of the shows you work on, do you tend to be more cautious about your material when there is more money and visibility involved in the project? CL: No. Going back to an earlier question about coming out, having been straight and being married and realizing I was gay, I noticed in my live show that it brings the audience closer to me. When I started talking about the transition that I had from being married and straight to meeting this woman and falling in love and not seeing it coming at all, the audience is fascinated, but I know from all my years of doing comedy when the audience comes into you. And, when I start to talk about my coming out, the audience comes into me and in a really good way. It’s a good statement about the times of being gay and how much more acceptance there is. But also, the audience just wants you to be real and they know when you’re not being real. When you talk from the gut

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and talk about your life, they love it and it brings them into you. With writing it’s the same thing. The edgier the subject, the better it is for a sitcom. When I wrote for ‘Seinfeld,’ I wrote an episode called ‘The Marble Rye’ where Elaine dates a saxophone player who has oral sex with Elaine and it messes up his saxophone playing. We did this episode 15 years ago and it’s pretty outrageous that this story got by. But the show was so successful and at its peak at that time, so the network didn’t challenge us. It’s always kind of pushing the boundaries that makes good comedy writing stand out. When a show is a number-one show on the air, the executives sit back and put up their feet. If it ain’t broke, don’t ﬁx it. PGN: Are the essays in your new book any different from the material you do on stage? CL: Yes, completely. I wrote a lot of essays about coming out and so many of the essays deal with my partner and I becoming parents. I dug a little deeper with my book and I share a little more personally than I do with my act. I really think, for a gay audience, they’ll appreciate it. I talk about the everyday things. I’ve been with my partner for 14 years and there’s a lot of comedy in being in a long-term relationship and having a child together. I think gay people will enjoy it because there’s not a lot of people talking about the kind of lives that we lead.

The “Queer Queens of Qomedy” perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 19 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. For more information or tickets, visit www.carolleifer.com or call (215) 5727650. ■ Larry Nichols can larry@epgn.com.

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Local gay soap is back with new webisodes By Larry Nichols

PGN Staff Writer

Boy 9 Productions is back with five new episodes of its online soap opera “Secrets.” Filmed in Philadelphia and produced by out writer-director Damien Tracy, 36, the series gives the soap genre a muchneeded gay spin as the drama unfolds at a fictional Center City university around a former soap writer (played by Tracy), a Mafia princess and serial killer who preys on gay college students. Tracy, who works for a TV station in Philly, talked to PGN about the series and how he manages to pull everything together. PGN: Why only five new episodes? DT: With no money and no

PGN: What were some of your favorite soap operas? DT: “All My Children” and “One Life to Live” were the big hits in my house. I really don’t remember too much of “Ryan’s Hope,” but my parents, that was their show, as evidenced by the fact that I have a brother named Ryan.

time, that’s pretty much all we can squeeze out. PGN: Where did you draw your inspiration for “Secrets”? DT: I grew up in a soap-opera house. My father was a police officer and he worked nights. So he’d be home during the day with my mom and they would watch the shows together. Soaps were always on in the house. I’ve always been a fan. In college, I actually worked at “One Life to Live.” That was a formative experience. When I got back to college, I actually did a version “Secrets” about 15 years ago and it turned into

PGN: How long does it take you to complete a season of the show? DT: It depends. Ideally it can be done over five and six days. But with everyone’s schedule, this five or six days happens a day here and a day there. There have been long stretches between episodes

DAMIEN TRACY (LEFT, DONOVAN) AND ROBERT MILLER (LOGAN)

my senior project. I sort of just pretended that it had been on the air all this time and picked up where I thought the storyline and the characters would be. That’s where we are with the new episodes.

because of working around everyone’s schedule. If we had the luxury of being able to pay professional actors, we could get it all done in a week, probably. PGN: Is there any reason that you choose to present “Secrets” in six-eight-minute episodes instead of one big one? DT: I like the idea of the episodic storytelling. I like leaving people guessing what’s going to happen next, leaving them with a little cliffhanger or a big twist. PGN: Was it always your intention to cast yourself in the series as Donovan? DT: I always tell people it’s for economic reasons, but the reality of it is that’s one of the best parts — that you get to be someone else and say and do things you would never actually do in real life. I’m not sure how I would feel about acting in something somebody else wrote, because it’s kind of a personal thing for me to bring my own words to the screen. PGN: Without giving away too much, where is the story going in the new season? DT: You’re going to see a resolution to the serial-killer storyline. That’s one of the big arcs that we have been playing out. My character, Donovan, is involved with a character named Logan and you’ll kind of see what Logan’s motives are for reentering Donovan’s life. We also set up some stories for future episodes. PGN: When doing a project like this on the Web, do you try to make an effort to break away from the conventions of traditional soap operas? DT: There’s a certain comfort in the conventions of the soap opera. I like to embrace them. I think the way that we’ve made it unconventional is that almost all of the characters in the story line are gay. You don’t see that in broadcast soaps. They might have a token character or a couple. That was my take: taking these traditional formulas and applying them to untraditional characters. ■ “Secrets” can be viewed online at www.secretstheseries.com. Larry Nichols can be reached at larry@epgn.com.

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Film-fest love story takes the stage By Larry Nichols

PGN Staff Writer

Is there a more enjoyable theater experience than watching a “decidedly straight” actor playing a sort-of-straight character who is inching his way (no pun intended) toward a gay relationship? Thanks to Quince Productions, we’re about to find out. The company is producing the Philadelphia premiere of “Just Say Love,” a stage version of the film by the same name that turned heads at last year’s QFest, and at a number of other gay and lesbian film festivals in Palm Springs, New York City, Los Angeles and Columbus, Ohio. MARCH 21 - 27, 2008 In the romantic comedy, written and produced by David J. that the mayor of the Athens suburb Mauriello, a young, gay, nerdy of Kessariani has agreed to perform artist, Guy, meets and falls for a the ceremony. construction worker,toDoug, who “I have no objection celebrating may or may not be completely this union so long as the law is straight. respected,” Mayor Spyros Tzokas Translation: He’s about to come said. tumbling of the closet. It is out uncertain whether the Anyway, their relationship government will recognize the soon develops in a series of sexy, marriage. The Greek andgovernment is heartwarming comical interpreparing to introduce civilactions. partnership legislation later this year, Peter Andrew Danzig, a longgranting legal performer, rights to unmarried time Quince was so couples. But,with it hasthe notfilm said if sameenamored that he sex couples would be included. approached Mauriello and asked if there was a stage version of it. One thing led jailed to another, in and Gay men Danzig ended up bringing the script to Quince. Morocco The stage adaptation of “Just Say Love” is directed by local out The Moroccan Association for director Daniel along Student and stars Human Rights, with Human Rights as Watch, hasPeter launched Danzig Guy and Zielinskia petition following the imprisonment as Doug. of Zielinski, six men forahomosexuality. 29-year-old South Moroccan police arrested Jersey native, said there the is men one in Novemberdifference 2007 afterbetween a video significant circulated oncharacter the Internet showing him and the he plays. a “He’s private sexually party in curious. Ksar-el-Kbir, I’m Morocco, that the press claimed was decidedly heterosexual. There’s a gay-marriage ceremony. something that makes him The country’s penal code approach Guy with some kind of criminalizes sexual conduct between curiosity. first Doug members ofAtthe same sex. doesn’t Despite realize it. It’s more than just trythe fact that the video showed no ing to get a sexual evidence of sexual acts,favor the sixfrom men whoever. He’s of curious about“lewd men were convicted committing and realizesacts thatwith he isanphysically or unnatural individual and emotionally attracted to this of the same sex” and sentenced to other man.” between four and 10 months in He added that, other than their prison. The Moroccan Association for differences in sexuality, he and Doug do share some character traits. “He can be clever and then he can turn around and be pretty much the opposite at times. I can definitely relate to that. There

PHILADELPHIA GAY NEWS PETER ZIELINSKI (RIGHT, DOUG) AND PETER ANDREW DANZIG Human Rights and Human Rights builtSAY a cult following in Donges Russia (GUY) IN “JUST LOVE” Photo: John Watch are petitioning the Moroccan despite gaining just 1.9 percent of fall audience in love. The meat and potatoes are times I feel can be government for alike fairI trial forinthea the share in February. actors’ choices. social situation and be theright leader men and to protect their to are in theMTV in Russia alsoThat’s privacy. Park,” force but hasbehind yet really “South the driving and make people laugh. Other shows The groups any criticism from the thisreceive one. This isn’t a murder mystimes, I can are go asking in andsupporters be com- to to show their group. pletely lost.”opposition to Moroccan Protestant tery or a sci-fi adventure. No speauthorities sending to cial effects. The audience should Zielinskibyalso saidanhee-mail enjoys petitionmaroc@hrw.org. the challenge of being hetero- anticipate taking a different kind

sexual and convincingly portraying someone who is attracted to a Cartoons draw person of the same sex. “I’ve had theater Russian ireexperiences from the audience perspective in which two men played and Protestant groups in gay Moscow were not convincingly are trying to shut down attracted a cartoon and it detracted overall channel because from theytheclaim it quality of thehomosexuality show,” he said. “It’s promotes and religious intolerance. very important to me that the pasChannel 2x2 broadcasts Western sion and the romantic discoveries cartoons like I“South which are not lost. am notPark,” playing this some believe “homosexual character as promotes gay or straight. This propaganda.” is a story about two people who Vitaly Vlasenki, a spokesperson for The Consultative Council of the Heads of Protestant Churches in Russia, said the group had sent a letter to Prosecutor General Yury Chaika on March 12 accusing the network of promoting “cruelty, violence, homosexual propaganda, religious hatred and intolerance.” Yekaterina Doglosheveva, head of corporate affairs for Prof-Media, dismissed the criticism from the religious group. “The Federal Culture and Cinematography Agency may be able to control the activities of our channel, but the Protestants cannot,” Doglosheveva said. Channel 2x2, which also broadcasts “The Simpsons,” has

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Trans meeting of trip as they simply watch these two people fall in love.” set for Berlin Quince Production presents

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Family Portraits Remember when you were young and your parents asked, “If your friends all jumped off a bridge would you do that too?” Well, in Andre van Heerden’s world, the answer would have been a solid yes. A handsome young man with a cute accent (that I would be crazy about if he weren’t such a boy), daredevil van Heerden talked to PGN about the upcoming Rainbow Boogie, the world’s only gay skydiving event. PGN: Tell me about the Boogie. AVH: The Rainbow Boogie is a four-day skydiving event for gay skydivers, though we are heterofriendly. It is taking place Aug. 26-29 in Williamstown, N.J., at Skydive Cross Keys. This year we’re hoping to break the 12way Gay Way world record that was set in 2009. We are going to attempt a 20-way. PGN: That sounds kinky. What else is going on? Is it just for experienced jumpers? AVH: Oh no, everyone is welcome and there is something for everyone: First skydive, novice jumpers and advanced jumpers all turn out for the event. They offer fully equipped training for first-time skydivers interested in a first jump with a licensed instructor. We even have gay U.S.P.A. coaches this year. There’s also a banquet, a tiki bar, a restaurant, dancing with a DJ in the hangar and all sorts of after-hours fun. Saturday is the big boogie party night with the optional underwear jump and the sunset swoop-nchug. Spectators and spouses are welcome too! Gay skydivers from across the world will be attending this event. I am delighted that it’s taking place so close to Philadelphia. If you don’t mind, I’d love to acknowledge Mark Rejhon and Michael Gamble,

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Suzi Nash who are the organizers of this event. PGN: You definitely don’t have a Philly accent: Where are you originally from and how did you end up in the States? AVH: I was born and raised in South Africa. I work for an investment-management firm that has their head office based in London and, two years ago, I moved to the U.S.A. I arrived on June 30, 2008, the day of New York City gay pride. I’d never been to the U.S.A. prior to that. Before I arrived here, I found a room through Craigslist that happened to be right next to Gym Bar in Chelsea located on top of a porn store. Of course at the time, I had absolutely no idea about the gay scene in New York and somehow I landed in the middle of it all. It was like stepping into heaven — a whole bunch of beautiful men. PGN: How did you like it? AVH: From the day that I arrived in the U.S., I knew I found a new home. I have encountered so many people who showed selfless acts of kindness, friendliness and inclusion. I remember getting on bus on the Upper East Side in New York City and I forgot to put money on my Metrocard. A guy just stood up and paid for my fair without me even asking and refused to take money from me. I was totally bowled over by that! PGN: Yeah, I think New Yorkers are some of the friendliest people in the world, but they get a bum rap from people who don’t understand them. Speaking of which, what is life like in South Africa? AVH: Life in modern South Africa is not that much different from the U.S.A. We face exactly the same challenges of crime,

job creation and education but only to varying degrees. The new South Africa is only 16 years old. Our nation has developed into a vibrant place where the constitutional rights of individuals are seen as the highest priority. An example of this is same-sex-marriage that became legal in late 2006. We had our first democratic elections in 1994, at which time the currently ruling party handed over power to a majority-elected government. Nelson Mandela was sworn in as president and was instrumental in uniting all the people of South Africa in a way that nobody thought possible. For those who are not familiar with him, he spent 27 years in prison and came out of there without any bitterness. He instead became an international advocate for peace and reconciliation. He holds a very special place in the hearts and imagination of all South Africans. I feel truly privileged to have lived through this special time in South Africa’s history. PGN: Tell me about yourself. AVH: I am 33 years old with a finance degree. I have a wonderful family in South Africa. I have two amazing younger sisters. My family is Afrikaans-speaking, which is a language very close to Dutch or Flemish. My forefather landed in South Africa in 1652. My parents worked in the finance industry for most of their careers and, later on, my mom became a dairy farmer and my dad a manufacturer of security doors. My parents are now retired and live in a coastal village close to Cape Town. Unfortunately, I only get to visit them once a year. It’s a 14hour flight from the United States to South Africa. PGN: How did you get into skydiving?

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AVH: I discovered it totally by chance. I was at a dinner party in Cape Town savoring my friend Mark’s infamously authentic Thai green curry when, without warning, our friend Gillian declared that she wanted to go skydiving. Before I could stop myself, I agreed wholeheartedly that it was a fantastic idea and told her that I’d always wanted to do exactly that. That Monday I was sitting in my office, considering life, when Gillian called and informed me that we were booked for the first jump course that coming weekend. Of course I was terrified, but I couldn’t risk having my dignity compromised and I agreed to go with her. My first jump was a life-changing experience and I have been skydiving ever since. Jumping from 13,000 feet, freefalling at speeds of up to 120 miles per hour and being able to fly my body three-dimensionally in relation to someone else is an experience that is very hard to describe.

PGN: Craziest skydiving moment? AVH: It was skydiving-related. A bunch of us went on a skydiving trip to Malaysia. We did a stopover in Dubai in the Middle East and stayed there for a couple of days. One of the evenings, we went to the Dubai waterfront and had a really fantastic time enjoying Lebanese cuisine and discussing skydiving ad nauseam. As the evening progressed and the sweltering heat did not subside, we decided that taking a dip in the Arabian Sea was the answer. My friend Abie and I decided it was a good idea to swim without our clothes. Looking back, it was pretty stupid to break another nation’s rules. Indecent exposure in the United Arab Emirates is considered a serious crime. PGN: Are you a member of the mile-high club? AVH: Kinda. It was an empty flight from London Gatwick to Bangkok in Thailand. Anything else I say would incriminate myself. Now I’m blushing! PGN: What was your favorite thing to pretend when you were little? AVH: My sister and I spent many holidays at my grandparents’ house. Naturally, we had copious amounts of time at our disposal and limitless imagination. I pretended to be a talking dog that always had a litter of puppies on hand. Whenever I now see the house dog Brian in the delightfully insightful TV series “Family Guy,” I think back to those times. One wonders if I should discuss

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this with a therapist. PGN: If you could have one object or place to yourself for one day, what would you choose? AVH: I don’t have any object or place in mind, but an experience. I am completely captivated by anything related to space travel and I would love to take a Virgin Galactic space flight. I want to experience zero gravity. Unfortunately, they cost $200,000 at the moment. PGN: Who’s the most famous person you’ve met? AVH: Having spent my life in South Africa, the opportunity to meet famous people was somewhat limited. I did have a very close encounter with the South African finance minister at the opening of a very swanky convention center in Cape Town. I dressed up in a tux and engaged in light conversation with some of the other guests. Unbeknownst to me, the minister was right behind me and, in all probability, brewing up the latest not-so-subtle corruption scheme with a fellow government colleague. All of a sudden, we both turned around and his hand had implanted itself on my left buttock. I have received compliments in the past about my well-proportioned buttocks and the compliments are sometimes expressed in the form of a brisk pinch, so I was only mildly alarmed when it happened. But I can now claim to have been touched inappropriately by South Africa’s fiscus. The other inci-

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1. “Fruits of the Earth” author André 5. Song about donning gay apparel, e.g. 10. Break under strain 1 4 . S e r v e d p e r f e c t l y, t o Mauresmo 15. Combined 16. “Baby Doll” band 17. Brazilian soccer great 18. Kelly McGillis’ “ ___ Land” 19. Going full tilt 20. Start of a Janis Joplin quote 23. Where you might see R.E.M. 24. It’s tiny but attractive 25. Interior designer’s doing 26. Drips out slowly 28. Walk like you’re fagged out 31. Halves of ems 32. Balls 33. Time capsule events 36. More of the quote 39. Mychal Judge and Malcolm Boyd

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dent was when I was on a flight back from Johannesburg to Cape Town. I had the aisle seat and this really friendly lady sat next to me, her husband in the window seat. After the mandatory chitchat, she borrowed my newspaper and asked if she could take my unopened leftover airline chocolates for her son. After a while, I whipped out my iPod out and did not pay them any more attention. During the flight, I noticed that people kept staring at me. I was completely mystified about this apparent attention! When we got off the plane, the man and his wife stood next to me at the baggage claim. The next moment a tsunami of people flooded toward me, all shouting “François! François! François!” I knew my name was not François. I looked to my right and it dawned upon me that all this time I was sitting next to François Pienaar and his wife and did not have the faintest clue. Francois Pienaar is the South Africa rugby team’s captain that won the Rugby World Cup in 1995. Matt Damon portrayed him in the movie “Invictus.” He was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, for playing the guy I was sitting next to!

Needless to say, Onthene prefers the fairer sex today. PGN: Early signs that I was gay ... AVH: [Laughs.] I don’t know. You will not catch me dead in high heels, that is all I can say. The rest is nature. PGN: Most dangerous stunt? AVH: Driving in New York City for the first time. Y’all drive on the wrong side of the road in the U.S. When I moved apartments from the Upper East Side to Hell’s Kitchen, I decided to rent a U-Haul truck and drive it myself. I have done five base jumps of the Perrine Bridge in Idaho. It did not come close to morning traffic in New York City. PGN: What is the best $100 you ever spent? AVH: A pair of jeans in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. I arrived in the Middle East wearing shorts and flip-flops, obviously having taken into account the climate. The airport security guards scowled at me, at which point someone informed me that my wearing of shorts was offensive. One should not show too much leg in the Middle East.

PGN: First kiss was with ... AVH: A girl named Onthene. Part of my youth was spent on a farm in South Africa and, one day, Onthene and I went for a swim in the farm dam. I will spare you the details but it was a defining “nurture” moment in both our lives.

PGN: Book you’d recommend for Oprah’s book club? AVH: Iris Murdoch’s “The Bell.” She was an amazing author. A movie was made about her life that starred Kate Winslet, as the young — and Judi Dench, as the older — Iris. It is rumored that

40. Peru native 43. ___ Francisco 46. Early sneaker brand 47. Hunter that comes out at night 48. Bone to pick 50. Avg. 52. Meas. for Dr. Kildare 53. End of the quote 58. Clears 59. Comes out slowly 60. Kind of code or rug 62. Maupin story 63. Eat away at 64. Words before instant 65. They have foamy heads 66. “John Brown’s Body” writer 67. Poet Kitty

11. Become aware of 12. Cartoonist Bechdel 13. Tools, in slang 21. “My country, ___ of thee ...” 22. In a queer way 23. Where the NY Liberty plays 27. Sitting sound 28. Part of the media 29. Lively tune 30. Meatheads 33. Favorite cheese on Wisteria Lane? 34. Thrift shop condition 35. Dijon dusk time 37. “Family Matters” nerd 38. They’re horny and hung like horses 41. Director Jean 42. T or F, on exams 43. Greek city of tough guys 44. Common rooftop item, once 45. Tease 47. Poem of Sappho 49. Decorative vessels 50. Napped leather 51. Family room piece 54. Pop singer Lisa 55. Time of “Camelot” 56. “8 Women” director Francois 57. The way you walk 61. First name among bi singers

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1. Generation separator 2. Drink for some who don’t like it hot 3. 2004 movie about Cole Porter 4. Genie portrayer Barbara 5. Big tech stock 6. Actress Susan 7. Come and go 8. Working in a mess 9. Look at a hottie in a bar 10. Obstacle to gay pride

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her work is completely uninfluenced by other authors, almost like the “Inception” concept! PGN: What’s the earliest recollection you have of your mother/ father? AVH: My earliest recollection is when we were about 4-5 years old. I have wonderful parents. My sister and I used to go to my mom’s office before the kindergarten bus collected us for school. Our favorite thing would be to draw pictures on little square pieces of paper and my mom would frame them for us. I was very fortunate to grow up in a loving and extremely supportive family environment. PGN: What’s the biggest misconception Americans have about South Africa? AVH: I think people still think of South Africa as a dangerous third-world country in dark Africa rampant with crime. The recent Soccer World Cup was an event where the people of South Africa demonstrated the progress made in the last decadeand-a-half in our country. Our financial system is considered one of the most advanced in the world. An example of tight financial regulation is the National Credit Act that was introduced a couple of years ago that prevented people from overextending themselves on credit. But, like the U.S., we still have many challenges like unemployment, education and crime to overcome.

PGN: What’s the gay scene like in South Africa? AVH: We have a sizable gay community in South Africa. Cape Town and Johannesburg are definitely considered to be the gay capitals of South Africa, and certainly Africa. We have many openly gay public figures. An example would be a high-court judge named Edwin Cameron who made the fact that he is HIV-positive public. I think homosexuality is still taboo in the black culture. I remember that we received severe criticism for the way that ex-South African Prime Minister Thabo Mbeki talked about HIV/AIDS. I feel that to a certain extent, people are ignorant about it. PGN: Parting thoughts? AVH: When I think about the South African community, the African term “Ubunto” comes to mind. Archbishop Desmond Tutu describes it well: “The essence of being human. Ubunto speaks particularly of the fact that you can’t exist as a human being in isolation. It speaks about interconnectedness. You can’t be human all by yourself ... ” Africa as a continent definitely has a unique rhythm to it. Wow! I really miss my country and my family now! ■ To suggest a community member for “Family Portraits,” write to: Family Portraits, 505 S. Fourth St., Philadelphia, PA 19147 or portraits05@aol.com.

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The Sporting Life

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Kevin Aldridge

Growing flag football in the fall Wayne Knaub, the new commissioner of the Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League, anticipates a makeover this fall — for the league, that is; not for himself. He envisions continued membership growth to warrant four to six permanent teams throughout the fall season. Each team will have a captain, distinctive uniforms and a team name. Since the league’s

spring 2009 founding by former commissioner Scott Dinkins, players have participated in weekly pick-up games and, this fall, will function as a full league. The Philadelphia league follows the rules of the National Gay Flag Football League, which encompasses 20 regional leagues throughout the U.S. Before moving to Philadelphia, Dinkins

played in the Boston league. The national confederation put him in touch with three other local men interested in starting up a league in Philadelphia: Matt Joseph, Brian Scott and Christian George. According to Dinkins, “The four of us bonded instantly over the fact that we wanted to bring flag football to Philly and make it a great, well-run organization.” The Philadelphia league follows NGFFL rules during its normal season so that players are not caught off-guard when they compete in tournaments and championships — especially important, as the league welcomes players of all skill levels. Expecting a new player — who is just getting used to the game in general — to adapt to a different set of rules while under the pressures of play leaves too much room for error. Starting in the fall, each team will be comprised of players across a range of skills, allowing new players to benefit from the experience of moreseasoned teammates. Rules call for seven players each on offense and defense. Also — in case you were wondering — no tackling. In addition to the fall and spring leagues, the Philadelphia

Revolution is the traveling team for GPFFL. As a relatively new team, the Revolution made a respectable showing at the Pride Bowl in Chicago in June, placing fifth in the B division and 13th overall among 16 teams. Of particular pride for Knaub was having the most age-diverse team in the tournament. The youngest player was 21, the oldest 59, reaffirming the club’s focus on team play and not merely winning. When not dealing with the highly competitive Revolution, Knaub focuses on fostering team play throughout the league. Players join the league to have fun: The more he can do to ensure that everyone gets the most out of the experience, the better. One way he does that is by ensuring every player gets into the end zone at least once to experience the thrill of success at the hands of team play. While the flag football league is co-ed in theory, since there is a women’s league in Philadelphia, it tends to be only male. Straight players are welcome, though national rules allow only 20 percent of any team or league to be non-LGBT athletes. Also thrown

into the diversity pot is size: The league is not just a bunch of stereotypical overgrown football players. In fact, some of the more vertically challenged players (ahem) tear up the field. As it grows into a full-fledged league, GPFFL will host its first Fruit Bowl on Sept. 25, two weeks before the Gay Bowl hosted by the Phoenix Hellraisers in Arizona. Also resuming in the fall will be the monthly Jocks party at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St. Knaub introduced the party last spring as a recruiting tool for the league and now spotlights a different local club each month. Watch for it on Fridays starting in September. Check out the league at http:// site.phillyflagfootball.com/. New players are always welcome. If you have any questions, ask Wayne: He’d love to talk to you about the exciting new season of flag football. ■ Kevin Aldridge is a freelance writer. He swims with the Fins Aquatics Club and competes in triathlons, marathons and other running races. Kevin can be reached at kevincaldridge@gmail.com.

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Northern Liberties diner hits all the right spots By Larry Nichols PGN Staff Writer If there ever was a culinary goodwill ambassador for the financial and residential reinvention of the Northern Liberties area now known as the Piazza, it’s Darling’s Diner, 1033 N. Second St. It doesn’t take long to figure out that the increasingly popular eatery is far more “darling” than it is “diner.” For the most part, the fare on the diverse menu is a cut above anyplace else that would call itself a diner, with breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert just about any time you want it. Darling’s appetizers are the highest form of comfort food and well worth the trip by themselves. The tender and well-cooked calamari fries ($9.95) are further elevated by the wasabi aioli that comes with them. We really didn’t want to let a drop of the dipping sauce go to waste. The pierogies ($7.95) were delightful drenched in a Parmesan sauce and carmelized onions. Darling’s Diner also goes above and beyond the call of duty with entrées. A prime example is the chicken quesadilla tray ($12.95), which puts most, if not all, other quesadillas to shame in regard to taste and presentation. The

massive portion of the Tex-Mex favorite is pleasantly overloaded and topped with a colorful array of red pepper, corn chipotle salsa and scallion cream. Needless to say, it helps to bring friends with you to help finish some of these dishes. That was the case when the California club sandwich ($12.95) arrived — evoking an audible gasp from patrons. We suspected the gargantuan club was named for its state-like size instead of the ingredients that comprise it. The almost-obscenely big sandwich was stacked high enough to warrant a chairlift and loaded with roasted turkey, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, alfalfa sprouts and cranberry mayo. Before we go any further, we just want to throw this out there: The cranberry mayo on the sandwich and the wasabi aioli that accompanied the calamari, both made in-house, should be jarred and sold in stores. There, we said it. Anyway, back to the sandwich with its own ZIP code: The convergence of ingredients was as tasty to eat as it was attractive. But like that quesadilla, one would have a hell of a time trying to finish this generous beast of a sandwich alone. Darling’s East Philly chili

($8.95) was another exercise in abundance. Most other places would have been content to put a layer of cheese on the dish and call it a day, but Darling’s offers up its beefy concoction with chipotle sour cream, tortilla chips, corn salsa and a fried pepper. That latter element — big, green, crunchy and served on the side — is a necessity for anyone who likes spicy chili, as Darling’s version doesn’t hit the table ready to kick your tongue’s ass. But after a few slices of that pepper added to the mix, it’s ready to make some taste buds sweat. As good as the food is, it has to be said that anyone who doesn’t leave room for dessert at Darling’s is a damned fool. There might be a better selection of cheesecakes and pies in the city, but we haven’t found it yet. These housemade offerings ($5.95 a slice) have enough variety to satisfy most, if not all, tastes. The blueberry pie lived up to Darling’s homemade claims, as it looked and tasted like it had just been cooled on grandma’s windowsill an hour earlier. The Belgian chocolate ganache cheesecake is pure heaven for chocolate lovers, and both the Key lime pie and the bananas Foster cheesecakes were note-

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Diversions

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Your guide to arts and entertainment

Theater

Beirut Quince Productions presents a production about the Lower East Side of New York City becoming a quarantine zone for “positives,” through Aug. 28 at Shubin Theater, 407 Bainbridge St.; (215) 5920119. Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy The animal-themed show blending circus elements and Broadway theatrics runs through Sept. 5 at Trump Taj Mahal’s Xanadu Theater, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; (609) 4416150. Empress of the Moon Iron Age Theater presents an epic gender-bending adventure featuring six actresses playing multiple parts, both male and female, through Aug. 22 at Adrienne Theatre’s Second Stage, 2030 Sansom St.; www.iatsoe.org. Henry V The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre presents a new interpretation of the coming-of-age story, through Aug. 15, 2111 Sansom St., second ﬂoor; (215) 496-8001. Just Say Love Quince Productions presents the romantic comedy centered on a young gay artist and a questioning construction worker, through Aug. 29 at Shubin Theater, 407 Bainbridge St.; (215) 5920119. Philly Fringe Preview Plays and Players presents a peek at some of the upcoming Fringe productions, 8 p.m. Aug. 16, 23 and 30, 1714 Delancey Place; (215) 735-0630.

Music

Public Enemy The hip-hip group performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 9226888. Styx, Foreigner and Kansas The rock bands perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; (609) 317-1000. Herbie Hancock The award-winning pianist and composer performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; (215) 5467900. Beth Orton The English singersongwriter performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400. Paul McCartney The rock icon performs at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14-15 at the Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; (800) 298-4200. Rihanna and Ke$ha The pop singers perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 and 18 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; (609) 3171000. Maroon 5 The pop/rock band performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; (856) 3651300. Sheryl Crow The rock singer-songwriter performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 14 at Caesars, 2100 Paciﬁc Ave., Atlantic City; (800) 277-5990.

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English Beat The rock band performs at 8p.m. Aug. 16 at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; (215) 546-7900. Creed The rock band performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; (856) 365-1300.

Fugitive Elements AxD Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Vincent McLoughlin and Susanne Scherette King, through Sept. 4, 265 S. 10th St.; (215) 627-6250.

Gold Mountain Marginal Utility presents an exhibition of bricolage sculptures by Abigail D. DeVille, through Sept. 25, 319 N. 11th St.; (917) 355Mary Chapin Carpenter 4487. The award-winning singersongwriter performs at Inspiring Fashion: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at Gifts from Designers Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Honoring Tom Marotta Keswick Ave., Glenside; Philadelphia Museum of (215) 572-7650. Art presents an exhibition of contemporary specialQueensryche occasion and eveningwear, The metal band performs through Sept. 6, 26th Street an adults-only cabaret and the Parkway; (215) show at 8 p.m. Aug. 19 at 763-8100. the House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; Juried Art Winners: (609) 345-8652. McLean, Muller, Stroud The William Way LGBT Community Center hosts an exhibition of the three Cleopatra: The Search winners of the ﬁfth-annual for the Last Queen of Juried Art Competition Egypt Set in the near-future of New York City, Quince — Kathy McLean, Elke The Franklin Institute Productions’ presentation of “Beirut” envisions a dysMuller and Jeff Stroud presents an exhibition of topian society where the Lower East Side is a quar— through Aug. 27, 1315 150 artifacts from Egypt, antine zone for those who test positive for a certain Spruce St.; (215) 732through Jan. 2, 20th Street virus. Blue (Jessica Snow), a young virus-negative 2220. and the Parkway; (215) woman, risks her life to cross the line and be with 448-1200. Torch (Michael Tomasetti), the man she loves. Written Maker, Make, Made by Alan Bowne, who died from complications related The Clay Studio presents Converted to AIDS in 1989, “Beirut” is at times poignant, poetic an exhibition of artwork by Bambi Gallery presents an and funny. Catch one of the performances through Ryan Greenheack, through exhibition of sculptures by Aug. 28 at Shubin Theater, 407 Bainbridge St. For Aug. 29, 139 N. Second artist and hairstylist Julius more information, visit www.quinceproductions.com St.; (215) 925-3453. Scissor, through Aug. 29, or call (215) 592-0119. Photo: John Donges 1001 N. Second St., Suite Out of the Wild 7; (267) 319-1374. ArtStar Gallery hosts Girls Rock Philly MGMT an exhibition of works Showcase Ellis Island: Ghosts of The rock band performs featuring animal imagery, The girls rock out all day Freedom at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at through Aug. 29, 623 N. beginning at 1 p.m. Aug. 14 The Mann Center for the James A. Michener Art Second St.; (215) 238at the Trocadero Theatre, Museum presents an Performing Arts, 5201 1557. 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922exhibition of photos Parkside Ave.; (215) 5466888. featuring the New York 7900. Pleasures and Harbor through the lenses Barry Manilow of Lewis Hines and Stephen Pastimes in Japanese The Veronicas The singer performs at 8 Art The rock band performs at 8 Wilkes, through Oct. 10 in p.m. Aug. 14 at Boardwalk the museum’s Fred Beans p.m. Aug. 15 at the Borgata Philadelphia Museum of Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Hotel Casino and Spa Music Gallery, 138 S. Pine St., Art presents an exhibition Atlantic City; (609) 348Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic Doylestown; (215) 340of costumes, masks and 7000. City; (609) 317-1000. 9800. poetry exploring the ways

Exhibits

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in which leisure time was interpreted across all social classes in Japanese art, through the fall, 26th Street and the Parkway; (215) 763-8100. Scratched and Demented Bambi Gallery presents an exhibition of paintings by Andrew Abbott, through Aug. 29, 1001 N. Second St., Suite 7; (267) 319-1374.

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Elizabeth Taylor, 7 p.m. Aug. 18, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-9898.

Books

Thom Nickels The out author of “Spore” hosts a reading and reception at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Lippincott House Mansion B&B, 2023 Locust St.; (215) 523-9251.

Sculpting Nature The Center for Emerging Visual Artists presents an exhibition of works from Susan Benarcik, R. Noel Shaak and John Woodin, through Sept. 2, 1521 Locust St., lower level; (215) 546-7775.

Book Club: “A Home at the End of the World” by Michael Cunningham William Way LGBT Community Center hosts a discussion of the novel from 7-8 p.m., 1315 Spruce St.; (215) 732-2220.

Wired and Hazy SALT Art Gallery hosts an exhibition featuring the works of Chris Harford, Jill Allen, Thomas Pitilli, Sheila Delvin and Tim Ward, through Aug. 21, 212 Race St.; (215) 939-7426.

Cabaret

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Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work The documentary about the legendary comedian is screened at 9:45 p.m. Aug. 13-19 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223. Gimme Shelter The documentary filmed in 1969 during the Rolling Stones’ U.S. tour is screened at 2 p.m. Aug. 15 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223. Stand By Me The 1980s film starring River Phoenix and Keifer Sutherland is screened at 8 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888. Take Me Home: The Story of the Georgia Puppy Caravan The documentary film is screened, with live performances following, at 8 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888. A Hidden Fortress Bryn Mawr Film Institute hosts a screening of the 1950 film as part of the Akira Kurosawa Retrospective film series, 7 p.m. Aug. 17, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-9898. A Place in the Sun Bryn Mawr Film Institute screens the 195l film starring

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Liberty City Kings Drag and Burlesque 2011 Calendar Release Party Philly’s only queer drag king and burlesque queen performance troupe performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 15 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

Auditions

Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus The chorus auditions new members from 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2111 Sansom St. E-mail auditions@pgmc.org to set up an audition or call (215) 731-9230.

Etc.

Kevin Nealon The comedian from “Weeds” and “Saturday Night Live” performs Aug. 13-14 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; (215) 496-9001. Don Rickles The comedian performs at 9 p.m. Aug. 13-14 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; (609) 317-1000. Queer Queens of Qomedy Out comedians Poppy Champlin, Carol Leifer and Dana Goldberg perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 19 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; (215) 572-7650. Rachel Feinstein and April Macie The comedians from the sitcom “Last Comic Standing” perform Aug. 18-21 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; (215) 496-9001. ■

POP BAD GIRLS: Two of the spunkiest new pop divas, hit-maker Rihanna and rising party-girl Ke$ha, have joined forces for what is sure to be an eye-catching summer tour. Try not to get glitter in your eyes when they rock the house at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, and at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. For more information, visit www.theborgata.com or call (856) 365-1300. Photo: Ellen von Unwerth

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Pet Partners Dr. Claudia Casavecchia Canine flu — don’t let Fido be blue Local dog owners have a lot of access to communal dog parks and doggy daycares within the city limits. What dog owners don’t always realize is that sharing a playground, while fun, can also be a potential health risk. Since the fall of 2009, the number of reported cases of canine influenza virus (CIV) has been increasing in the state of Pennsylvania, and many local shelters and veterinary hospitals found themselves confronted with this highly contagious respiratory infection. Just like people, influenza in canines causes flu-like symptoms, such as coughing, sneezing and nasal discharge. Many pet owners are familiar with “kennel cough,” which is similar but likely won’t last as long nor lead to life-threatening pneumonia. Mortality rates for CIV

range from 1-5 percent. Canine influenza is caused by influenza A subtype H3N8, a virus similar to the strain that causes human influenza. Thankfully, canine influenza is not transmitted to humans or other animal species. Canine flu is not seasonal, but is active all year long. It was first discovered in 2004, when outbreaks of an upper-respiratory infection were reported in Greyhound kennels and racetracks. Since then, more and more dogs have been reported with canine influenza and, in May 2009, the USDA approved the first vaccine to protect dogs against CIV. Philadelphia dog owners put their companions at risk every time they take their dog for a walk. Nose-to-nose encounters allow the influenza virus to pass readily from one dog to another.

This is similar to the transmission of human influenza, where a simple handshake may come with a few uninvited virus particles. The virus does not last long in the natural environment but can be active for several hours in dried mucous. Dogs that go to daycares or boarding facilities are at a higher risk, since they share the same environment for longer periods of time. Dogs that go to local dog parks and share communal water bowls are also at higher risk of contracting this contagious virus. Even dog owners can share the virus by touching an infected dog and then touching their own companion. The simplest way to decrease transmission is to wash — with soap and water — anything that may have come into contact with an infected dog.

If your dog is exposed to a dog that has influenza, it is likely to show signs within five to eight days. They may appear lethargic, as most dogs respond to a virus with a fever. They may have a dry or soft and moist persistent cough that can last up to four weeks. They will usually have a yellow to green nasal discharge, indicating a bacterial infection. Antibiotics are typically recommended to resolve this infection. In severe cases, your dog may become anorexic and have difficulty breathing. In very rare situations, the nasal discharge contains blood, which indicates bleeding in the lungs that can lead to death. If your dog does develop pneumonia secondary to CIV, it will likely require hospitalization with IV antibiotics, oxygen support and radiographs.

As a Philadelphia dog owner, your pet’s best protection against canine influenza is to discuss vaccinating it against CIV with your veterinarian. The vaccine is readily available and consists of an initial dose followed two weeks later by a booster. The vaccine lasts for a year and allows your dog to have a significantly reduced severity and duration of illness if exposed to CIV. Dogs that normally go to boarding facilities, daycare and grooming salons and frequent Philadelphia’s parks and streets are all candidates for the vaccine. Don’t let your canine companion go outside without protection. ■ Dr. Claudia Casavecchia, owner of Society Hill Veterinary Hospital, is vice president of the Pennsylvania SPCA.

Local business owners make animals top priority By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer

Local animal-lovers are living up to the mantra that it only takes one individual to make a difference in the life of an animal. After a 35-year career as an attor-

ney, Buzz Miller turned his decades of part-time animal-rescue experiences into a full-time venture. Miller launched Buzzy’s Bow Wow Meow in Narberth in 2007 and, beyond its retail component, the establishment is also dedicated to raising the public consciousness

about the animal world. The store has hosted about 25 free community seminars on topics such as the dangers of puppy mills and the myths about pit bulls. Miller’s nonprofit People/ Animals=Companions Together most recently launched a collection

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program at Buzzy’s that garnered four truckloads of pet products for local animal shelters. Since its opening, Buzzy’s has also adopted out more than 450 animals and, during last month’s KittyPalooza, adopted out 32 cats in just one afternoon. “We need to get adoptions up as much as possible,” Miller said, “so with everything that we do, I want to increase awareness about the human-animal bond.” That bond knows no age limits. After witnessing scores of ailing cats and dogs at the SPCA, 9-yearold Ava Gutierrez proposed selling dog treats at a local park to raise money for the animals “How could I say no to that?” said Ava’s mother, pet-supply store Doggie Style chief operating officer Claudia Gutierrez. “Oporation Ava” has since helped to pay for surgeries for eight animals across the nation — including a kitten rescued from an abandoned building who was later adopted by the construction worker who found her. While the program initially only focused on sick animals, Gutierrez said Ava and her 12-year-old sister Lexi wanted to expand it to support pet adoptions. Doggie Style stores house cat habitats where felines from the Philadelphia Community Cats Council can await adoptive families, and the program also works with dogs facing euthanasia, so far

having adopted out 61 cats and 63 dogs. New Jersey residents Heidi Duffy and Michelle Bryson-Rivers are doing their own part to provide for canines who’ve already found loving homes. The best friends and business partners launched a local site of national Camp Bow Wow last fall in Cherry Hill, which provides both daycare and overnight boarding, but not in a typical kennel atmosphere. “We focus a lot on the social environment,” Duffy said. “They get that interaction with other dogs and come home at night nice and tired and sleep well.” The dogs are only kept in cages — or “cabins,” as the camp refers to them — when they go to sleep, and are each given a raised cot, “campfire” treat and fleece blanket. The camp boasts a 2,000-square-foot outdoor play area and also offers Web cams for owners to keep an eye on their pets. “People can watch the dogs on the camera in the play yards, and it gives them that peace of mind so they know their dogs are being well taken care of,” Duffy said. For more information on the agencies, visit www.oporationava. org, www.buzzysbowwowmeow. com and www.campbowwow.com/ us/nj/cherryhill/. ■ Jen Colletta can be reached at jen@epgn.com.

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Purrfect places to pamper, preen your pet The Bone Appetite The Bone Appetite, 8505 Germantown Ave., is a quaint, upscale pet boutique in Chestnut Hill that provides a vast selection for all of your pet’s needs. From natural and organic dog and cat foods to collars, leashes, toys, beds and grooming supplies, The Bone Appetite’s diverse goods will satisfy both owner and pet alike. The Bone Appetite is a great stop on your nighttime stroll, offering fresh water and treats. For more information, call (215) 247-4292 or e-mail theboneappetite@aol.com. Buzzy’s Bow Wow Meow Buzzy’s Bow Wow Meow, 701 Montgomery Ave. in Narberth, is a full-service pet store that carries top-of-the-line pet foods, toys and merchandise, and offers education and outreach efforts to enhance the lives of local animals. The store is home to cat adoption rooms and offers weekend dog adoption events, and Buzzy’s has hosted a series of free educational seminars to raise awareness about the myriad issues affecting the animal population. For more information, call (610) 617-3300 or visit www. buzzybowwowmeow.com. Canine Couture Collection Canine Couture Collection, 966 N. Lawrence St., is the preeminent designer and manufacturer

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(215) 247-9560 or visit www. chestnuthillcatclinic.com. Chez Bow Wow Just like with human salons, Chez Bow Wow, 1040 N. Second St., follows the notion that a pet spa visit should be a relaxing experience that leaves clients looking and feeling their best. The salon’s shampoo is 98.6percent natural, so as to prevent drying, irritating effects of standard products. The staff is knowledgeable in the skin and coat of all types of dogs and caters to the individual needs of each breed and speciﬁc animal. The salon also provides nail-clipping, teethbrushing and gland expression. For more information, call (215) 923-2992 or visit www. chezbowwow.com. Country Kennel Country Kennel, 2750 Egg Harbor Road in Lindenwold, N.J., is celebrating its 20th year of providing top-quality, comprehensive animal care. Country Kennel offers dog- and cat-boarding services, with each guest having access to indoor and outdoor accommodations. A staff person lives on the premises and is accessible to the animals at all hours of the day, and each pet can receive one-on-one play time with kennel staffers during their stay. For more information, visit www.countrykennelnewjersey. com.

Dogs & Cats Rule Dogs & Cats Rule, with locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, is the only all-natural pet store on both sides of the Delaware River. The store is committed to selling the highest-quality, healthiest pet food available, and has a large selection of homeopathic supplements and remedies. Dogs & Cats Rule also offers collars, leashes, designer coats and bedding. For more information and a list of locations, visit www.dogsandcatsrule.com. For Paws Philly For Paws Philly has been providing compassionate care to the city’s two- and four-legged citizens for over six years. For Paws Philly staffers are available to care for the animals in their clients’ homes or can bring the pets to the For Paws Philly home for longer-term care if the owners are out of town. For more information, visit www.forpawsphilly1.com, or ﬁnd FPP on Facebook or Twitter. Just Dogs! Gourmet Just Dogs! Gourmet, 1804 Chestnut St., provides canines with the world’s tastiest treats and confections, using only allnatural, human-grade ingredients. The wide variety of delicacies and gifts will cover any special

occasion for your best friend, such as birthdays, vet visits, graduations and holidays. Just Dogs! Gourmet also takes care of all your feline needs with its Cat Corner. For more information, visit www.jdgphilly.com. Paws to Heaven Paws to Heaven, a pet crematory in Pennsauken, N.J., knows that the special bond between people and their beloved pets cannot be measured. The staff recognizes that the loss of this vital family member can be devastating and works to make the process a little easier on the owners. The caring, sympathetic staff is dedicated to providing pet owners with quality service to help clients through this difﬁcult time. For more information, visit www.pawstoheaven.com. Perfect Pooch Perfect Pooch, 385 S. Gulph Road in King of Prussia, offers a variety of services for canines, like grooming, daycare and boarding, all of which are delivered with compassion and individualized attention. The business is home to a comprehensive dog-training program, with classes tailored to puppies, adult dogs and behavioral issues. For more information, call (610) 337-7698 or visit www. ThePackLeaders.com. ■

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Meeting Place A community bulletin board of activities, facilities and organizations

Community centers ■ The Attic Youth Center: For LGBT and questioning youth and their friends and allies. Groups meet and activities are held from 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; case management, HIV testing and smoking cessation are available Monday through Friday. See the Youth section for more events. 255 S. 16th St.; (215) 545-4331 ■ Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center at the University of Pennsylvania 3907 Spruce St.; (215) 898-5044; center@dolphin.upenn.edu, Summer hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. ■ Rainbow Room — Bucks County’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Allies Youth Center: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays: Doylestown Planned Parenthood, The Atrium, Suite 2E, 301 S. Main St., Doylestown; (215) 348-0558 ext. 65; rainbowroom@ppbucks.org. ■ William Way Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center: 1315 Spruce St.; (215) 732-2220; www.waygay.org. Peer counseling: Monday through Friday, 6-9 p.m. Library hours: Mondays 3-9 p.m., Tuesdays 3-6 p.m., Wednesdays 3-9 p.m., Thursdays 3-9 p.m., Fridays 3-9 p.m., Saturdays noon-6 p.m., Sundays noon-6 p.m. Volunteers: New Orientation: First Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.; Volunteer Velada, third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

Health Anonymous, free, confidential HIV testing Spanish/English counselors offer testing 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday at Congreso de Latinos Unidos, 166 W. Lehigh Ave.; (215) 763-8870 ext. 6000. AIDS Services In Asian Communities Provides HIV-related services to Asians and Pacific Islanders at 340 N. 12th St., suite 205; (2215) 536-2424. Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative Free, anonymous HIV testing from 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays at 1207 Chestnut St., fifth floor; (215) 851-1822 or (866) 222-3871. Spanish/English. HIV testing Free, anonymous testing and counseling is offered from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment at AIDS Resource, 520 W. Fourth St., suite 2A, Williamsport; (570) 322-8448.

Key numbers

HIV treatment Free HIV/AIDS diagnosis and treatment for Philadelphia residents are available from 9 a.m.noon Mondays and 5-8 p.m. Thursdays at Health Center No. 2, 1720 S. Broad St.; (215) 685-1803. HIV health insurance help Access to free medications, conﬁdential HIV testing available at 17 MacDade Blvd., suite 108, Collingdale; Medical Ofﬁce Building, 722 Church Lane, Yeadon; and 630 S. 60th St.; (610) 586-9077. Mazzoni Center Free, anonymous HIV testing; HIV/AIDS care and treatment, case management and support groups; 1201 Chestnut St.; (215) 563-0652. www. mazzonicenter.org. Washington West Project Free, anonymous HIV testing. Walk-ins welcome 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; 1201 Locust St.; (215) 985-9206.

Casarez@phila.gov; Fax: (215) 686-2555

■ AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania: (215) 587-9377

■ Mazzoni Center: (215) 563-0652; www. mazzonicenter.org

■ AIDS Law Project of Southern New Jersey: (856) 933-9500 ext. 221

■ Mazzoni Center Family and Community Medicine: (215) 563-0658

■ AIDS Library: (215) 985-4851

■ Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (Philadelphia): (215) 572-1833

■ ACLU of Pennsylvania: (215) 592-1513

Men

Boys Night Out A social gathering for gay men, meets at 7 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday at Iron Hill Brewery, 30 E. State St., Media; BurbBoysNiteOut@aol.com. Delaware Valley 40-plus Club for Men Social group meets every other month; (215) 587-9933. Gay Married Men’s Association Meets at 8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at the William Way Center; (215) 483-1032. Men of All Colors Together Meets at 7:30 p.m. third Friday of the month September through June at the William Way Center; (610) 277-6595; www.MACTPhila.org. Men’s Coming Out Group, N.J. Meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at The Pride Center of New Jersey. Men’s Coming Out Group Meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Washington West Project, 1201 Locust St.; (215) 563-0652 ext. 219. Men of Color United A discussion/support group for gay and bisexual men of color meets from 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday at 112 N. Broad St., 11th ﬂoor; (215) 496-0330. Men of Standard Provides a place for gay men of color 21 and older to share issues of concern. Meets 7-9 p.m. every Thursday at Camden AHEC, 514 Cooper St., Camden, N.J.; (856) 963-2432 ext. 211; ruberte_ j@camden_ahec.org. Philly DADS An association of gay and bisexual fathers supporting each other meets at 7:30 p.m. fourth Friday of the month at the William Way Center; (215) 668-5239.

Parents/Families

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays/Bucks County Meets at 7:30 p.m. third Thursday of the month at Penns Park United Methodist Church, 2394 Second Street Pike, Penns Park; (215) 598-8005. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays/Cape May, N.J. Meets at 2 p.m. third Sunday of the month in the Maruchi Room of Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital, 2 Stone Harbor Blvd.; (609) 861-1848. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays/Chester County Meets at 7 p.m. ﬁrst Tuesday of the month at the Unitarian Fellowship of West Chester, 501 S. High St., West Chester; (484) 354-2448. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays/Collingswood, N.J. Meets from 6-8:30 p.m. fourth Monday of the month at the Collingswood Public Library, 771 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, N.J.; (856)345-9112; pﬂagcollingswood@yahoo.com. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays/Philadelphia Meets from 2-5 p.m. third Sunday of the month at the LGBT Center at the University of Pennsylvania, 3907 Spruce St.; (215) 572-1833. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays/Princeton, N.J. Meets at 7:30 p.m. second Monday of the month in the George Thomas Room at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer St.; (609) 683-5155. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays/Wilmington, Del. Meets at 7 p.m. second Thursday of the month at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 13th and Rodney streets; (302) 654-2995.

■ AIDS Treatment hot line: (215) 5452212

■ Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations: (215) 686-4670

■ Barbara Gittings Gay and Lesbian Collection at the Independence Branch of the Philadelphia Free Library: (215) 685-1633

■ Philadelphia Lesbian and Gay Task Force: (215) 772-2000

Philadelphia Family Pride Advocacy, support and social network for LGBT families offers play groups, monthly kids and teen talk groups, activities and outings. Planning meetings are held monthly; (215) 844-3360; www. phillyfamilypride.org.

■ Philadelphia Police Department liaison — Chief Inspector James Tiano: (215) 685-3655

Gender Rights Advocacy Association of

■ The COLOURS Organization Inc. 112 N. Broad St., 11th floor; (215) 4960330.

■ Philadelphia Police Liaison Committee: (215) 600-0627; ppd.lgbt@gmail.com

■ Equality Advocates Pennsylvania: (215) 731-1447; (866) LGBTLAW

■ Philly Pride Presents: (215) 875-9288

■ Equality Forum: (215) 732-3378

■ SPARC — Statewide Pennsylvania Rights Coalition: (717) 920-9537

■ Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Peer Counseling Services: (215) 732-TALK ■ Mayor’s liaison to LGBT communities: Gloria Casarez, (215) 686-2194; Gloria.

■ Transgender Health Action Coalition: (215) 732-1207 (staffed 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays, and 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays)

Trans

AUG. 13 - 19, 2010 New Jersey A transgender civil-rights group meets first Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. at The Pride Center of New Jersey. Interweave New Jersey An organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Unitarian and their allies meets every third Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 401 N. Kings Highway, Cherry Hill, N.J.; (856) 667-3618. Oasis Meets 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays at 1201 Chestnut St.; (215) 563-0652 ext. 509. Mazzoni Center Family and Community Medicine Primary healthcare and specialized transgender services in a safe, professional, non-judgemental environment, 809 Locust St.; (215) 563-0658. Renaissance Transgender Assoc. Meets at 8 p.m. third Saturday of the month at Into the Woods office complex in King of Prussia; (610) 975-9119 box 5; and 7:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month at the William Way Center; www.ren.org. T-MAN People of color support group for transmen, FTMs, butches, studs, agressives, bois, genderqueer and all female-born individuals with gender questions meets 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, second floor, 1201 Locust St.; (215) 834-9063; tman215@aol.com.

Queer Connections Social group for women in their 20s meets weekly; (215) 468-1352; queerconnect@yahoo. com. Republican Lesbians Meetings held at 7:30 p.m. on first Monday of the month at The Pride Center of New Jersey. South Jersey Lesbians of Color Meetings are the first and third Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at The Starting Point, 215 Highland Ave., Suite C, Westmont, N.J.; (856) 824-0881; e-mail: SJLOC-owner@yahoogroups.com. Women’s Coffee House for Lesbians A group for lesbian and bisexual women meets on first Saturday of the month at 7 p.m. at The Pride Center of New Jersey. The Womyn’s Village The first womyn-owned and operated thinktank targeting black African, Asian, Latina and Native American LBT and two-spirited womyn. Meets at 5 p.m. on third Thursday of the month at COLOURS Organization, 112 N. Broad St., 11th floor; (215) 765-0121; the_womyns. village@yahoo.com.

Youth

Transhealth Programming Committee Meetings are at 5 p.m. second and last Sundays of the month at the William Way Center.

40 Acres of Change Discussion group for teen and young adults meets from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at The COLOURS Organization Inc., 112 N. Broad St., 11th ﬂoor; (215) 496-0330.

Transhealth Information Project Sponsors a weekly drop-in center from 7-11 p.m. Tuesdays at 1201 Locust St.; (267) 549-6497.

Drop-in Group For gay, lesbian and bisexual youth; meets at 11 a.m. Saturdays at AIDS Delaware, 100 W. 10th St., Suite 315, Wilmington, Del.; (302) 652-6776.

Transgender Health Action Coalition Peer trans health-advocacy organization meets at 5 p.m. second and last Sundays of the month at the William Way Center; (215) 732-1207; www. critpath.org/thac. WeXist FTM support group meets from 6-8 p.m. second Friday of the month at the William Way Center; ﬁrst hour is open; second hour is for people assigned female at birth who have gender issues; (267) 2501548; www.wexist.org. Young, Trans, and Uniﬁed! Support group for transgender and questioning individuals ages 13-23 meets from 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday at The Attic Youth Center; (215) 545-4331 ext. 24.

Women

African Asian Latina Lesbians United Social-issues discussion group meets fourth Thursday of the month at The Pride Center of New Jersey. Bucks County Lesbian Alliance Meets monthly for social events; http://buckscountylesbianalliance.org. Expressions Women’s Space Lesbian singles, family and coming-out groups meet at 1538 Church St.; (215) 535-3600. Lesbians and BiWomen in Heterosexual Marriages A support group meets at 7:30 p.m. on third Wednesday of the month at The Pride Center of New Jersey. Lesbian Community of Delaware Valley Social group holds monthly meetings and activities for gay women of all ages in Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties; P.O. Box 962, Phoenixville, PA 19460; http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/LCDV/; marichikogirl@yahoo.com. Lesbian Couples Dining Group of Montgomery County Meets monthly; (215) 542-2899. Lesbian Social Network of South Jersey 1,000-member social group for lesbians holds monthly activities in South Jersey and surrounding area; www.LSNSJ.com. Lesbians with Breast Cancer A support group meets from 6:30-8:30 on second Wednesday of the month at Gilda Club Delaware Valley, 200 Kirk Road, Warminster; (215) 4413290.

HAVEN For GLBT, intersex, questioning, queer and allied youth ages 14-20; meets from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley, 424 Center St., Bethlehem; (610) 868-2153. HiTOPS A safe-space support program for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth, will meet from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at 21 Wiggins St., Princeton, N.J.; (609) 683-5155. Main Line Youth Alliance Meets from 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays at 109 Lancaster Ave., Wayne; (610) 688-1861; info@myaonline. org. Mountain Meadow For youth with GLBTQ parents. Monthly programs for ages 8-16, family programs and parent coffee groups. Residential program offered in August; 1315 Spruce St.; (215) 772-1107; inquiries@mountainmeadow.org. Rainbow Room — Bucks County’s LGBTQ and Allies Youth Center For ages 14-21; meets 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Doylestown Planned Parenthood, The Atrium, Suite 2E, 301 S. Main St., Doylestown; (215) 3480558 ext. 65; rainbowroom@ppbucks.org. Social X Change Social activity group for LGBT youth of color ages 13-23 meets from 6-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at 112 N. Broad St., 11th ﬂoor; (215) 496-0330. Space to be Proud, Open, and Together Open to all LGBTQ queer youth and allies, ages 14-21, the SPOT meets Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Planned Parenthood of Chester County’s West Chester ofﬁce, 8 S. Wayne St., West Chester; (610) 692-1770 ext. 108 or thespot@ppccpa.org. Teen Support Group Drop-in group for teens and adolescents meets Thursdays from 4:30-6 p.m. at 1201 Chestnut St.; (215) 563-0658 ext. 319. Youth in Transition A support group for transgender and questioning youth ages 12-23 meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at the The Attic Youth Center. Youth Making a Difference For GLBTQ African-American and Latino youth ages 13-24. Meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Camden AHEC, 514 Cooper St., Camden, N.J.; (856) 963-2432 ext. 205; gibbs_ d@camden-ahec.org.

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worth watching: Queer TV you can always see: The Ellen DeGeneres Show Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. on NBC. The Rachel Maddow Show Monday-Friday, 9 p.m. on MSNBC. FRIDAY The Real L Word Tracy receives a surprise gift on her 30th birthday. 9 p.m. on Showtime. SATURDAY Freddie Mercury: A Kind of Magic A profile of the Queen frontman. 8 p.m. on Logo. The Beautiful People Gay character Simon invites his gay teacher and his boyfriend to his parents’ house for dinner. 10 p.m. on Logo. The Jaquie Brown Diaries Jaquie moves into a house she cannot afford. 10:30 p.m. on Logo. The Wanda Sykes Show The out comedian hosts this repeat of her weekly talk show with guests Wendy Williams, Craig Ferguson and Erykah Badu. 11 p.m. on Fox. SUNDAY Drop Dead Diva Comedian Margaret Cho co-stars in this new episode where Jane is accused of stealing another wom-

an’s husband. 9 p.m. on Lifetime. The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green A romantic comedy based on the popular comic strip. 8:30 p.m. on Logo. MONDAY How I Met Your Mother Out actor Neil Patrick Harris stars in this repeat as Barney, who is fighting with Ted over Robin. 8 p.m. on CBS. RuPaul’s Drag U Three repeats in a row. 8, 9 and 10 p.m. on Logo. TUESDAY Glee Repeats of this musical comedy at 8 and 9 p.m. on Fox. America’s Got Talent More acts perform. 9 p.m. on NBC. Flipping Out Out house-flipper Jeff Lewis and his cohorts in a new season of this reality show. 9 p.m. on Bravo. Rachel Zoe Project Look for out assistant Brad in the reality series. 10 p.m. on Bravo. Strangers With Candy The irreverent comedy series starring Amy Sedaris. 10 p.m. on Logo. WEDNESDAY America’s Next Top Model A repeat of the reality competition

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Consumers cut back on credit cards again in June By Martin Crutsinger The Associated Press

Consumer borrowing fell in June for a ﬁfth straight month as households kept cutting back on credit-card use. Borrowing dropped at an annual rate of $1.3 billion in June, the Federal Reserve reported last Friday. That marked the 16th drop in overall credit in the past 17 months. Americans backed away from swiping their credit cards for the 21st straight month. That offset a rise in the number of auto loans. Households are borrowing less and saving more, and that has dragged on the overall economy by lowering consumer spending.

The $1.3-billion June drop in borrowing was much smaller than the $5-billion decline that economists had expected. The government also revised the May decline to show a smaller drop of $5.3 billion rather than the initial $9.2-billion decrease. While a smaller decline could signal the long slide on consumer credit is leveling off, economists cautioned against getting too optimistic given continued lackluster job growth and tight credit standards. “As long as income and employment do not show marked improvements, consumers will avoid taking on new debt,” said Gregory Daco, senior economist at IHS Global Insight. “Consumers remain bound by a weak labor market

... high debt levels and a fragile housing market.” In a separate report last Friday, the Labor Department said the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 9.5 percent and private employers added only a net 71,000 jobs in July. That is far below the 200,000 or more jobs that are needed each month to make a signiﬁcant dent in the jobless rate. Overall credit dropped 0.7 percent in June. It was the smallest decline since credit increased 1.8 percent in January, the only rise since the beginning of 2009. The decrease left consumer credit at an annual rate of $2.42 trillion. The category that includes auto loans rose 2.4 percent in June following a 1.4-percent

increase in May. Analysts are predicting another increase in July after auto sales posted solid gains. Joshua Shapiro, chief U.S. economist at MFR Inc., said consumer credit has fallen by $163 billion since hitting a peak in July 2008 as households have struggled to repair their balance sheets amid a deep recession. But he said that household net worth is down by more than $11 trillion since hitting a peak in the spring of 2007, indicating that many households probably still feel pressure to get their borrowing under better control. “While off to a good start, household-sector deleveraging still has considerably further to go,” Shapiro said in a note to clients.

The Fed’s credit report covers credit-card debt, auto loans and other debt not secured by real estate. It does not cover home mortgages or home-equity lines of credit. Earlier this week, the Commerce Department reported that the personal-savings rate climbed to 6.4 percent of aftertax incomes in June. It was the highest reading in nearly a year and three times the 2.1-percent average for all of 2007, before the recession began. For years, economists worried that the savings rate had fallen too low. But now the concern is that consumers aren’t spending enough to help strengthen the recovery. Consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of total economic activity. ■

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6’, 165 lbs., 60 year old Master, greek active, french passive requires obedient slave for training, S&M, B/D, W/S, etc. Limits respected and expanded. Assistant Master wanted. Call Dave at 215-729-6670, day or evening. _______________________________34-34 609-345-8203 oceanhouseatlanticcity.com _______________________________34-39 MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ GWM, 49, conservative, Italian, professional seeks friends/relationship with same, 45-55. �� Good sense of humor, solid core values a must, � Call 732-763-1470. No blocked calls. _______________________________34-38 SUB BOTTOM 4 DOMINANT TOP �� GWM, 42,GWM, 6’3”, 240, br/br, hairy, sub bottom Attractive warm, sensitive, caring, 48 for Mild togymnast wild. Oral, anal, SM, BD, y.o.youruse. with a smooth build looking for WS, CBT, TT, spanking, boots, feet, pits, spit, other GWM, 30-50, who is also in good shape. humiliation, kink,I’m role play, for groups...at I live in NE Phila. looking guys whoyour are service. In Del.caring Co. 610-622-0916. also sensitive, with a fun personality. If _______________________________34-33 this sounds interesting to you feel free to call HEY YOU... me, David, 215-698-0215. Good looking middle aged GWM looking for an_______________________________33-28 other to do what feels best. If you live in or near Philadelphia, even better. 215-748-2406. _______________________________34-41 Road trips, the mountains, canoeing, bycycling, weight lifting, antiques, gardening, cooking, 6’, 165 lbs., 60 do year oldenjoy? Master, greek55, active, activism. What you GWM, 6’3”, french obedient for for Blackpassive or Latinorequires non smoker. Leave slave message training, S&M, B/D, W/S, etc. Limits respected at 609-530-1726. and expanded. Assistant Master wanted. Call _______________________________34-36 Dave XXX at 215-729-6670, day or evening. You: endowed. Me: nice white butt. _______________________________33-48 Ready? 8-11 PM, 215-732-2108. Xdress sex party. CD house orgy every Sat. _______________________________34-36 nite. GWM couple ISO GWMs 18-40 yrs. for 1 on 1 and group sex. Stockings, pantyhose, etc. Starts 9 PM Sat. Call Sat. 7-8 PM 856910-8303, ask for Mark. _______________________________33-24 GWM, Italian, top or bottom, 7” cut. Also into assplay, toys & water sports. Bi, straight, out of towners welcome. Day or night. Call Jeff at 215-850-7900. _______________________________33-18

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