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There’s nothing really pressing on my mind today. The sky is a beautiful bright blue, the sun is shining, the flowers are in full bloom and, yes, the birds are singing right outside my window. I know, it’s like a Disney movie. As much as I might normally want to roll my eyes at how cliché that is, it’s hard to do that when it’s all in such perfect harmony. Yes, my darlings, it’s spring! And aside from temperatures here in South Florida pushing the high eighties and the fact that it hasn’t rained in like three weeks, nature is bringing me almost complete perfection outside my window.

Today, I am reminded of how lucky we really are. Yes, we’ve had some bad weather for a couple of months, but nothing that even remotely compares to the loss and suffering that the people in Haiti and Japan continue to endure. Looking out at the park-like setting in my community of homes, I cannot even begin to imagine how I would feel if it were nothing more than a pile of rubble—a mangled reminder of all the life lost.

It’s so easy for us to become consumed with our day-to-day nonsense. The car with a flat tire. The traffic on the highway. Last night’s disagreement over the kid, money or sex. The slow Internet connection. The Tupperware lids that accidentally got thrown away. I could go on and on…seriously. These things can take us from a great to grumpy in the blink of an eye. But when you stop, think and put it all into perspective it all seems so petty in comparison to what others are going through.

We seem to put so much energy into deciding whether to see the glass as half-full or half-empty, that most of the time we don’t realize that if you put our glasses next to someone in Japan, Haiti or any number of other places where tragedy has occurred, our glasses are pretty darn full.

So, this month, take the time to look around you with a little perspective. Go outside and see all the beauty around you. Plant some flowers. Kiss your beloveds and be thankful you have them to disagree with. Leave a few minutes early so the traffic doesn’t bother you. Use the Gladware…literally and figuratively. Soak up every minute of your Disney movie and make sure you acknowledge everyone and everything in the credits.

See you next month!

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Pricilla Queen of the Desert The Musical, now on Broadway, is the feel-good theatrical experience of the year! Based on the smash-hit movie, Priscilla is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus, searching for love and friendship, and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dance-floor favorites, this wildly fresh and funny new musical is a journey to the heart of fabulous! See it at the Palace New York Theater. Powerhouse Producers include Bette Midler.

Britney Spears’ seventh studio album, Femme Fatale, is now on the shelves and airwaves. The iconic global superstar’s title, Femme Fatale, is a tribute to bold, empowered, confident, elusive, fun, flirty women and men. It’s not a conceptual album, Spears is letting the music speak for itself. She’s worked hard on it for two years and she considers it to be her “best album to date,” true to where she is now personally and professionally. She most recently set a new oneday precedent for single sales with her current No. 1 hit song, “Hold It Against Me.”

The go-to place for the best and latest lesbian short films is back with Here Come The Girls 3 on DVD. Hosting nine awardwinning short films from Sundance to Frameline to Outfest and many more celebrated film festivals, this collection comes packed with a rich variety of shorts that will either have you laughing till you cry, weeping with joy or warming to a bittersweet tale. Short films included: Public Relations - (USA); Trophy - (USA); Birthday - (Sweden);Looking For - (USA); Lucha – (USA); Mosa - (UK); Organism – (USA); Fresh Air Therapy - (Germany); I Am Jin Young - (Korea).

Lisa Lampanelli is known for her off-the-cuff humor and harshly brilliant quips at other’s expense. Now, Lampanelli shows that she is giving love a chance in her new CD and DVD release, Tough Love, available on April 5. Leave it to the Queen of Mean to take the joys out of romance and “I Love You’s” and twist it into an opportunity of in-your-face insults and hilariously inappropriate stories. Tough Love wrapsup with Lampanelli’s first “The Roast of the Worthless Americans,” an appropriate kick-youwhere-it-hurts roast at pop culture’s favorite love-to-hate celebrities like Kate Gosselin, Paris Hilton, the cast of Jersey and many more.

Coming to the big screen (and Big Top) on April 22 is Water for Elephants, starring Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz. Set during the Great Depression, veterinary student, Jacob Jankowski, abandons his studies after his parents are killed in a car accident. Taking up with a thirdrate traveling circus, his bond with a difficult animal begins to turn the show around, though his feelings for the star performer prove dangerous since she’s also the wife of the sadistic ringmaster. While not one of the romantic comedies we’ve come to love from Reese, this dramatic role looks enticing.

Jennifer Hudson has just released her sophomore album, I Remember Me. The album’s first single, “Where You At,” was written and produced by R. Kelly. The album title is based on a poem written by Jennifer and composed into a beautiful song that is featured on the album. Additional writers and producers on the album include Alicia Keys and Ne-Yo. ”I’m excited about this album because it’s almost like a renewal for me, reflected through the chapters of my life,” comments Jennifer. “I’ve called it I Remember Me because of the journey I’ve been on. I’ve learned that life constantly surprises you...”

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NOT TO BE MISSED: Madea’s Big Happy Family, starring Tyler Perry, Loretta Devine and more. In this new installment of Tyler Perry tales, Madea helps her niece Shirley (Devine) rally her five preoccupied children so they can be informed about their mother’s health diagnosis.

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IN THE NEWS >COLORADO SENATE PASSES CIVIL UNIONS BILL THE BILL WILL NEXT BE CONSIDERED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, commended the Colorado Senate for passing a comprehensive civil unions bill. The legislation passed by a 23 to 12 vote, and now moves to the House of Representatives. “Legislators in Colorado have taken an important action to advance equality for all Coloradans,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “We call on the Colorado House to swiftly follow the Senate’s lead on this crucial legislation.”

SB 127, introduced by Senator Pat Steadman, would allow both same-sex and opposite-sex couples to enter into civil unions giving couples all of the rights, benefits, and obligations of marriage under state law, but would not allow same-sex couples to obtain marriage licenses.

Currently, five states have laws providing an expansive form of statelevel relationship recognition for same-sex couples, without offering marriage. California, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington provide same-sex couples with access to almost of all the state level benefits and responsibilities of marriage, through either civil unions or domestic partnerships. Earlier this year, the governors of Hawaii and Illinois signed into law civil unions bills. Couples in Illinois can begin applying for civil union licenses on June 1, 2011 and in Hawaii couples can begin applying on January 1, 2012.

Same-sex couples do not receive federal rights and benefits in any state.

State recognizes out-of-jurisdiction marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples as valid marriages and recognizes out-of-jurisdiction registered civil unions or domestic partnerships as valid civil unions or domestic partnership (2 states and D.C.) New York*, Vermont, and Washington, D.C.

STONEWALL UPRISING TO PREMIERE ON PBS On June 28, 1969, the gay community experienced what one Village Voice reporter who was on the scene called its “Rosa Parks moment,” when the N.Y.P.D. raided a Mafia-run gay bar, the Stonewall Inn. For the first time ever, patrons refuse to be led into paddy wagons, setting off a violent three-day uprising that launched the gay rights movement.

Told through interviews with Stonewall patrons, reporters and the policeman who led the raid, Stonewall Uprising recalls the fervently hostile climate that gays were forced to live in, when public service announcements warned youngsters against predatory homosexuals, respected news outlets reported on the “homosexual problem,” and police entrapment was rampant. Being arrested could cost one their livelihood since licenses to teach, practice law or medicine or even cosmetology, were frequently denied or revoked.

Based on David Carter’s Stonewall: The Riots that Sparked the Gay Revolution, Kate Davis and David Heilbroner’s Stonewall Uprising will premiere on the PBS series American Experience on Monday, April 25 at 9P ET (check local listings).

State recognizes out-of-jurisdiction marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples as valid marriages, but will not recognize other forms of relationship recognition (5 states) Connecticut, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

State recognizes out-of-jurisdiction marriages and civil unions or domestic partnerships as a valid civil union or domestic partnership (3 states) California*, New Jersey, Oregon*.

State recognizes out-of-jurisdiction civil union or domestic partnership as a valid civil union or domestic partnership (1 state) Washington.

“WHILE EVEN ONE DISCHARGE UNDER THE DISCRIMINATORY ‘DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL’ LAW IS TOO MANY, THE 2010 NUMBERS REPRESENT A MARKED DECLINE FROM YEARS BEFORE. BUT THESE NUMBERS UNDERSCORE THE NEED TO ACCELERATE THE TIMELINE FOR TRAINING AND REPEAL. THE REALITY IS THAT INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE AND SERVICE MEMBERS ARE STILL IN DANGER OF BEING DISCHARGED. WE LOOK FORWARD TO CERTIFICATION BY SECRETARY GATES, CHAIRMAN MULLEN, AND THE PRESIDENT AS WE MOVE TOWARD FULL REPEAL. UNTIL WE ACHIEVE FULL EQUALITY FOR ALL LGBT SERVICE MEMBERS, THE JOB IS NOT DONE.” —Army Veteran and Servicemembers Legal Defense Network Executive Director Aubrey Sarvis regarding 2010 “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Discharge Numbers

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gay & lesbian couples to file green card applications Immigration Equality, the national experts on immigration rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, hailed an announcement from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that the agency will allow Americans with spouses from abroad to apply for green cards while courts weigh constitutional challenges to the federal Defense of Marriage Act. “USCIS has issued guidance to the field,” USCIS Spokesman Christopher Bentley announced, “asking that related cases be held in abeyance while awaiting final guidance related to distinct legal issues.”

“This statement is the first domino to fall for LGBT Americans with foreign national spouses,” said Rachel B. Tiven, the group’s executive director. “As Immigration Equality noted in our letters to both the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, we believe that no spousal application should be denied until DOMA’s constitutionality is settled. Immigration Equality has been fighting for LGBT immigrant families since 1994. In that time we have counseled more than 10,000 families – and for them, this news is a sign that relief is finally on the way.”

Late last month, Immigration Equality’s legal team filed a green card application on behalf of Edwin Blesch, an American citizen, and Tim Smulian, his South African husband. Despite being legally married in South Africa – a marriage recognized in Edwin’s home state of New York – the couple has struggled to remain together. Edwin struggles with failing health and increasingly depends on Tim as his primary caretaker. The couple joined Immigration Equality in hailing the announcement.

“Every day, we live with the very real possibility that, despite following every law and every policy of the United States, Tim will be forced to leave the country, and I will be left without my caretaker and the love of my life,” Blesch said in a statement. “This news gives us great relief, and great hope that we may soon be able to put that worry behind us. For the first time, we can begin to plan the rest of our lives together without fear that we will be torn apart.”

Couples who believe they may be impacted by this decision are encouraged to contact Immigration Equality’s legal team for free, confidential advice at www.immigrationequality.org/ contactus.php.

Immigration Equality is a national organization that works to end discrimination in U.S. immigration law, to reduce the negative impact of that law on the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and HIV-positive people, and to help obtain asylum for those persecuted in their home country based on their sexual orientation, transgender identity or HIV-status. Through education, outreach, advocacy, and the maintenance of a nationwide network of resources, we provide information and support to advocates, attorneys, politicians and those who are threatened by persecution or the discriminatory impact of the law.

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SAVE DADE 2ND ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF ART • Apr 7 • 6:30 - 9:30P Wynwood Kitchen & Bar 2550 NW 2nd Ave, Miami savedade.org . 305.751.7283 SUNSHINE STAMPEDE • Apr 8 – 10 Various locations/events Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, Davie • fgra.org OUTLET CONFERENCE! Apr 9 • doors open 8:30A Pride Center @ Equality Park 2040 N. Dixie Hwy outlet4youngwomen.com • Free Event LADY GAGA LIVE Apr 12 • 8P • BankAtlantic Center One Panther Parkway, Sunrise POMPANO BEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Apr 15 - 17 Pompano Beach • 954.570.7785 pompanobeachseafoodfestival.com MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE Apr 9 - 18 various locations PARADE & FESTIVAL • Apr 16 • 12 - 8P Ocean Drive • miamibeachgaypride.com VILLAGE PEOPLE LIVE Apr 17 • 4P Magic City Casino • 450 NW 37 Ave, Miami magiccitycasino.com or 305.460.6579 MIAMI GAY & LESBIAN FILM FEST Apr 21 - May 1 mglff.com • various locations SUNFEST Apr 27 - May 1 • West Palm Beach various locations • Sunfest.com LAS OLAS WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL Apr 28 - May 1 • Las Olas Blvd lasolaswineandfood.com MIAMI-DADE DIVERSITY DAY & YOUTH EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE Apr 29 • 9A – 1P Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach AQUA FOUNDATION FAMILY BBQ Apr 30 • 11A - 3pm • Oleta River State Park • 3400 NE 163 St, N. Miami Beach aquafoundation.org

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After just two years, Miami Beach Gay Pride has grown into the largest, single-day event of the entire year in Miami Beach. The hugely successful event in 2010 attracted more than 35,000 people, and this year, organizers are expecting even more than that! Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade and Festival is an extraordinary all-day event that features a loud and colorful parade followed by an enormous festival with exciting celebrities and musical performances, LGBT-friendly vendors and businesses, refreshments, food and a family-friendly play area.

Again for 2011, one of the highlights of Pride will be a salute to “Legacy Couples” – committed LGBT partners who have been together for 20 or more years who will march and ride together in recognition of their commitment and in affirmation of marriage equality. To register as a Legacy Couple for the 2011 parade, email Pride Director Cindy Brown at: cindy@miamibeachgaypride.com.

This year’s line-up also includes parties for the ladies. Icandee

Events and Pandora Events are teaming up to produce some great women’s events for 2011 Miami Beach Gay Pride with a comedy night: Lezberados and a mega dance party at Score.

Also returning in 2011 is the 2nd Annual Miami Beach Pride Cruise to The Bahamas, April 18 – 22, visit pridecruise.com.

Because of the overwhelming success of the last two Pride events, Miami Beach Gay Pride has expanded this year to a week of extraordinary days OUT. Exciting events leading up to the Pride Parade and Festival will include a Young Women’s Art Conference, an Interfaith Service, a film night and more.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Andy Cohen, Bravo’s Executive VP of Original Programming and Development, will be the Grand Marshal • Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade & Festival • Saturday, April 16 • Noon – 8P PARADE: Ocean Drive, from 5th to 14th Streets, Miami Beach • FESTIVAL: Lummus Park, Ocean Drive, between 10th and 13th Streets, Miami Beach

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SATURDAY, APRIL 9 OUTLET: PLUGGING WOMEN INTO THE ARTS • All Day Conference for and by Young LBT Women and our Allies • Pride Center @ Equality Park, 2040 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors TUESDAY, APRIL 12 INTERFAITH SERVICE @ UNITY ON THE BAY • Time TBA • 411 NE 21st St., Miami WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 REACHING OUT LGBTQ NATIONAL CONFERENCE • April 13 – 15 • Miami-Dade College North Campus • 11380 NW 27th Avenue, Miami OPEN HOUSE AT LGBT VISITOR CENTER • 7P • 1130 Washington, Miami Beach • Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Film night @ Miami Beach Cinematheque • 9P • 1130 Washington Avenue THURSDAY, APRIL 14 UNITY COALITION | COALICION UNIDA’S LEADERS, LEGENDS & LOVELIES BALL • 7P

• Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach • $50, unitycoalition.org FRIDAY, APRIL 15 >> LEZBERADOS: Pandora & Icandee Comedy Show • 8P • A night of laughs with Latin comedians, Mimi Gonzalez & Sandra Vals • Club O1 (Above Nikki Beach) - One Ocean Drive, Miami Beach • $20 advance - $25 door - $5 additional includes dance party pandoraevents.com/ icandeeevents.com SATURDAY, APRIL 16 BEGINNING “BRUNCHIC”WITH PREFERRED SEATING TO WATCH THE PARADE! • 10:30A • Palace, 1200 Ocean Drive • Reservations at 305.531.7234 • PalaceSouthBeach.com MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE PARADE • Noon Ocean Drive, from 5th – 14th Street MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE FESTIVAL • Noon7P • Lummus Park, Ocean Drive between 10th and 14th Street LATIN STAGE • 1:30–7P • Featuring Elvis SHE -

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Crespo • Palace, 1200 Ocean Drive, Miami Bch UNITY COALITION|COALICION UNIDA’S LEADERS, LEGENDS & LOVELIES • Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive • Noon-6P • Free event, unitycoalition.org URGE • 10P-7A • Ice Palace Studio West - 71 NW 14th Street, Miami • $30, urgemiami.com >> FLING: Mega Dance Party produced by Pandora & Icandee • 10P-4A • Score, 727 Lincoln Road • $10 advance / $12 before midnight; $15 after midnight • icandeeevents.com, pandoraevents.com MONDAY, APRIL 18 – FRIDAY, APRIL 22 PRIDE CRUISE: A Celebration at Sea: pridecruise.com

[ WWW.MIAMIBEACHGAYPRIDE.COM] VISIT SHE MAGAZINE’S BOOTH AT MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE, A MUST-DO CELEBRATION!

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BY TINA SORDELLINI PHOTO FRANK OCKENFELS USA NETWORK

Most of us got our first glimpse of Sarah Shahi when she joined the cast of The L Word as the sexy DJ, Carmen De La Pica Morales.

Viewers worldwide went crazy for Carmen. But these days, Sarah Shahi has taken on a couple of new roles. The first is as mother to her son William, born in July 2009. The second is as lawyer turned mediator in the USA Network series, Fairly Legal.

At press time, there had been no word yet as to whether the show would be back for a second season, as the season one finale had just aired. Yet, as a huge fan of the show, I can say with all honesty that this series puts the heart back into the concept of the justice system, and Sarah puts all the heart into the show.

I recently had the opportunity to chat with this beauty, of Spanish and Iranian descent, about the show and more.

It was a business deal. Had they asked to extend, who knows what would have happened.

and what’s charming about her.

DO YOU KEEP IN TOUCH WITH TLW CAST?

SEARCH THE ROLE OF A LAWYER TURNED MEDIATOR?

ACTORS OFTEN TELL STORIES ABOUT THE

HAD LANDED THE LEAD? HOW DID YOU REACT?

AUDITION PROCESS. DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU WERE UP AGAINST FOR THE LEAD IN THE SERIES, FAIRLY LEGAL?

I was on my way to a movie premiere with Steve and that’s when I got the phone call from my agents and managers. It was a huge moment for a few reasons: it was our first date night in a long time and it was the beginning of me playing one of my favorite characters ever. I didn’t scream, but I remember being incredibly happy.

Almost calm in a way. Everything just felt right.

No, I don’t know who I was up against. There were a lot of girls that auditioned. Some I recognized, some I didn’t. I know Christina Applegate passed on it, so thank you, Christina!

WERE YOU WORRIED THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE A HARD TIME GETTING THE SERIES BECAUSE OF YOUR PREVIOUS ROLE ON THE L WORD?

Absolutely not! Why would it be difficult? I’m proud of The L Word and I’ve had tons of jobs in between. It’s always shown me in a wonderful light. A somewhat controversial one, but I like it that way.

BESIDES KARINA LOMBARD’S CHARACTER (MARINA FERRER) IN THE L WORD, YOUR CHARACTER CARMEN DE LA PICA MORALES WAS ALSO ONE OF THE ONES THE VIEWERS/FANS WANTED TO KEEP UNTIL THE END OF THE SERIES. I READ ONLINE THAT YOU DIDN’T WANT TO SIGN FOR ANOTHER SEASON AND THAT IS WHY THE CHARACTER WAS NO LONGER. IS THAT INFORMATION RIGHT OR WAS THERE MORE TO IT THAT YOU CAN NOW SHARE?

Nope, that’s completely false information. My contract was always two years. Ilene and I knew it going in that it was only going to last that long.

Every now and then I bump into Erin Daniels, which is always a welcome surprise. We had babies around the same time, so we always talk about our kids. I’ll write Kate on Twitter. It’s hard though. Everyone has such different lives.

Everyone has moved on.

DID YOU HAVE THE TIME TO WATCH THE REAL L WORD? IF SO, WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?

First off, I don’t have time to watch anything! If there are spare moments in my life, they come around 9:30 pm when Wolf goes to sleep and my pillow is beckoning.

GOING BACK TO FAIRLY LEGAL, WHAT WERE YOU DOING WHEN YOU GOT WORD THAT YOU

I’VE BEEN WATCHING THE SHOW CONSISTENTLY SINCE THE PILOT EPISODE, WHICH HAD THIS REALLY CHARMING CONNECTION TO THE WIZARD OF OZ. I NOTICED THAT IN SUBSEQUENT EPISODES THAT CONNECTION SEEMED ALMOST NON-EXISTENT. WHY DO YOU THINK THEY BACKED OFF FROM USING IT?

Finances! That’s it. We’d use it every episode if we had the money. Hopefully for Season 2 they’ll give us a raise!

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT THE CAST YOU ARE WORKING WITH ON THE SERIES?

Everyone is so different—Virginia, Baron, Michael and Ethan. From who they are as people to their acting styles. It’s a unique bunch. We love each other and hate each other at the same time. It’s real.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT THIS ROLE?

I love the childlike qualities Kate has. Emotionally and professionally, she can come across as immature. She’s Dorothy and the tornado at the same time. It’s what’s annoying about her

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I never spoke to any mediators about the show.

To me, that’s not what the show is centered on. It’s centered on Kate’s heart. That’s what I had to have going into shooting.

IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU MOST LIKE THE CHARACTER OF KATE REED?

We’re both very flirty, very unapologetic people.

We both love life and would rather laugh than cry! Umm, we’re both drunks! {Laughs} No, but we’re both spontaneous as well.

IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU LEAST LIKE HER?

She’s very immature. The way she handles her stepmom, her father’s death, her ex husband. She can’t confront them. She can’t confront herself even. I’m the opposite. I’m a mother and a wife. All I do is confront. All day long. Sometimes it is nice to step into Kate’s shoes and not have to feel so together.

WHICH OF THE STORYLINES SO FAR DID YOU FEEL THE MOST CONNECTED TO AND WHY?

Well, pretty much most of Kate’s personal issues I can relate to. I’ve had boyfriends that I knew I had to let go, but I just couldn’t because of a multitude of reasons. I’ve had bosses and coworkers that I’ve hated and had to answer to and I’ve experienced losses that were hard to confront. Not on a level that Kate has to deal with, but they were still losses.

USA ADDED A NEW SPIN TO FAN PARTICIPATION BY BEGINNING “ASK KATE REED,” FOR TWITTER AND ANDROID. ARE YOU INVOLVED AT ALL IN THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AND WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE OVERALL CONCEPT?

I’m not involved in any of the Tweets. I think it’s a brilliant concept and part of why USA is such a powerhouse. They’re marketing geniuses.

WITH ONE SEASON FINALE UNDER YOUR BELT, WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO SEE FOR THE SERIES (AND KATE) IN THE NEXT SEASON?

Well, first of all, I hope there is a season two!

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Kate and Justin. For either one of them. I hope its Russell Crowe and it’s for me. I definitely don’t want to see Kate evolve in anyway. I think it’s fun to watch her wiggle, and I like her when she’s struggling. She’s a good character that way.

WHAT WERE YOUR FAVORITES AS A KID?

I dream of Jeannie. I wanted to be Jeannie. I would pray to God every night that he would put a bottle in my drawer and I swore I would use my powers for good. I also loved Gomer Pyle. I fell in love with his naiveté.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOWS NOW?

The Walking Dead, American Idol, Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Elmo.

AS A TEENAGER, WHAT ACTRESS DID YOU MOST WANT TO BE LIKE WHEN YOU GREW UP?

Well, I had a strange infatuation by Tom Hanks. I was charmed by him.

I wanted him to be my father, my boyfriend, my best friend, pretty much everything! I was so taken by him at such a young age. Also Katherine Hepburn. She had this effect when she came on screen. I wanted that as a kid. Still do!

IF YOU WEREN’T ACTING, WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING AS A CAREER?

I’d either be a singer or a neurosurgeon. Yup, I know.

NOT MANY READERS KNOW THAT YOU SPEAK PERSIAN AND SOME SPANISH, AND HAVE A BROWN BELT IN KARATE. THEY MIGHT ALSO NOT KNOW THAT YOU ADOPTED THE NAME SARAH WHILE IN SECOND GRADE BECAUSE YOU “GOT TORMENTED” BY OTHER CHILDREN. HOW DID HANDLE BEING BULLIED AT AN EARLY AGE AND HOW WOULD YOU COMPARE, IF POSSIBLE, TO GAY/LESBIAN KIDS BEING BULLIED IN SCHOOL NOW?

Me being teased for my (real) name (Aahoo Jahansouz Shahi) is nowhere near what it’s like to be teased for being gay. I’m not even going to pretend that I know what that’s like. As a parent, I’m ashamed that other parents are raising such ignorant, blind, insensitive children. I think the kids should absolutely tell their parents and let them get

involved. It’s our responsibility as a society to help shape the kids that will shape the future. Just stay strong. You are wonderful, perfect no matter what your sexual orientation. F*ck those assh*les! Don’t let their ignorance invade your soul!

GETTING A BIT MORE PERSONAL, HOW HAS MARRIED LIFE AND MOTHERHOOD CHANGED YOUR LIFE?

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more passionate person. My beliefs, my values, even my time are things that I hold in much bigger esteem than before. I’m definitely a more emotional person. I’ve learned how to prioritize. The most important things are my family. Everything else is second. Sleep is third.

For more on Sarah and Fairly Legal : usanetwork.com/series/fairlylegal and www.sarahshahi.com. Hey, USA Network, we want more!

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BY CINDY SHAW

ELENA UNDONE • Opening Night 4/21 at 9:30P, Colony Theatre & 4/30 at 5P • Coral Gables Art Cinema Peyton and Elena are, on the surface, diametrically opposed, but when their paths continue to cross, they feel compelled to connect. What begins as friendship quickly blossoms into something deeper. The two women fall deeply in love, both keenly aware that a future together might be little more than a dream.

BLOOMINGTON • 4/22 at 7P • Regal Cinemas South Beach Former child actor, Jackie, leaves the entertainment world behind and heads to college where she meets engaging professor Catherine, who has a reputation for breaking women’s hearts.

DAPHNE • 4/26 at 7P • Regal Cinemas South Beach BBC drama about acclaimed novelist Daphne du Maurier. The film paints a stirring portrait of an artist’s struggle for self-acceptance.

ELOISE’S LOVER - 4/23 at 6:45P • Regal Cinemas South Beach Asia lies in a coma in a hospital room. Through a series of flashbacks we get to know her life prior to the accident.

HELLO MY NAME IS LESBIAN • 4/27 at 7P • Regal Cinemas South Beach This audience favorite at the Copenhagen’s Gay & Lesbian Film Festival documents a panoramic view of Denmark’s diverse lesbian culture from the 1950s to the present. Women of all ages take us on a tour of sex, family, career and nightlife in one of the most sexually liberated countries in the world.

A MARINE STORY • 4/24 at 9:30P • Regal Cinemas South Beach Marine officer Alexandra is tough enough to kick any guy’s ass in a bar fight, but there’s one opponent she can’t beat: military policy. When she

Miami-Dade County and HBO present the 13th Annual Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (MGLFF) beginning April 21-May 1, 2011. The Festival will feature over 50 full-length and short films from 15 countries with multiple screenings and events taking place at the Regal Cinemas South Beach, The Colony Theater and Coral Gables Art Cinema. The MGLFF brings the best of LBGT/Queer cinema to Miami and South Florida film lovers with a multitude of World, North American and East Coast and Florida premiers.

THEATER LOCATIONS: • Regal Cinemas South Beach, 1120 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach • The Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach • Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables

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returns to her conservative hometown from Iraq with a mysterious personal life, she finds herself charged with preparing a tempestuous teenage girl for boot camp.

ROOM IN ROME • 4/23 at 9P • Regal Cinemas South Beach Alba and Natasha meet in Rome and end up in a hotel room where they bare their bodies and souls to each other during one memorable, passionate night.

ROOM IN ROME

SO HARD TO FORGET • 4/27 at 9:30P • The Colony Theatre When Julia’s enigmatic girlfriend breaks up with her, the 35-year-old teacher is thrown into a desperate, painful melancholy as her life’s measure seems reduced to out-of-focus fragments of memory.

THE NIGHT WATCH • 4/28 at 7P • The Colony Theatre As air raid sirens wail, four young people find an invisible arena in which to explore their sexuality. Social conventions have been broken down and Kay, Helen, Viv and Duncan enjoy a freedom never experienced before as they engage in secret liaisons and passionate trysts. Based on the award-winning novel by Sarah Waters.

TIPPING THE VELVET • 4/23 at 3P • Regal Cinemas South Beach The novels of Sarah Waters are twice represented (see The Night Watch) in this festival. An unusual love story told in three episodes charts the course of Nan, an ingenue who discovers a sexually charged world of male impersonators, actors and affluent women looking for female companionship in the usually controlled and corseted 1890’s.

WE HAVE TO STOP NOW 2 • 4/24 at 7P • Regal Cinemas South Beach A romantic dramedy that follows the decade-long marriage between two lesbian therapists as they struggle to keep up the pretense of their own relationship after the success of their book “How To Succeed In Marriage Without Even Trying.”

WOMEN’S SHORTS • 4/26 at 9P • Regal Cinemas South Beach • An Evening of Women’s Short Films.

For information on all 6 parties, purchase tickets, how to volunteer and full films schedule, visit [WWW.MGLFF.COM]. View women film’s trailers at [WWW.SHEMAG.COM].

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OCCUPATION: Bartender/server in the best restaurant ever – Palace

WHAT BREAKFAST CEREAL BEST DESCRIBES YOU? No cereals. I

love cottage cheese with fruit in the morning.

on South Beach.

MY MOTHER THINKS I:

Am independent, mature, awesome, and

IF MY LIFE WAS MADE INTO A MOVIE, MY PART WILL BE PLAYED

Katherine Sian Moennig (aka Shane/The L Word).

straight. Haha!

BY:

I THINK OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS: More

MY GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Leaving my family, my country,

people who care, more lesbian places since it is all about the boys, especially on the beach.

SENSITIVE BODY PARTS: Neck, belly, nipples, glutes.

DREAM GIRL: Somebody I would want to be around all the time.

She would have to share similar interests and be on the same page.

MY PETS: No pets. Not that I mind them. It’s just that I am not home enough and don’t want my loved one sitting there hungry and alone.

TURN-ONS: Sense of humor, modesty, fit body, dark skin, expressive eyes.

TURN-OFFS: Loud laughter, rudeness, little feet in big flip flops.

MY BEST QUALITY: Determination. I work hard to get what I want and I usually get it.

I HAVE A WEAKNESS FOR: I LIKE TO WEAR:

Hot girls on motorcycles

Underwear, brand wise—I like diesel a lot.

IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY?: To be like superwoman. You know, fly around, lift cars and help people in need.

YOUR HOUSE IS ON FIRE. BESIDES A LOVED ONE, WHAT IS THE ONE INANIMATE OBJECT YOU’D GRAB?

My green card. Ha!

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my friends, and starting life on my own in a new country, 10,000 kilometers away from home.

IF YOU COULD CHANGE YOUR NAME, WHAT WOULD YOU PICK:

I like Shane or Sasha. I’m attracted to unisex names.

MY FAVORITE QUOTE: “Never give up on something you cannot go a day without thinking about.”

CELEBRITY’S BUTT I’D MOST LIKE TO SQUEEZE: DREAM JOB: Professional

Pink

fighter.

THE CARTOON CHARACTER I AM MOST LIKE: Stewie

or maybe

Spongebob. I know, weird.

MY FAVORITE FLOWER: I

don’t really like flowers unless they are alive and in the ground. I like how a lot of poppy seeds look together— childhood memories.

I FIRST KISSED A GIRL AT AGE: 15, but I wanted it to happen much much earlier when I was in 3rd grade, at age of 8.

IF I COULD HAVE ONE WISH GRANTED, I WOULD WISH FOR: Good health for my family, friends, and myself.

MY FAVORITE TV SHOWS: The L Word & Family Guy

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BY MATERIAL GIRL

A WOMANS’ BEST FRIENDS Hercules, the digital audio specialist, expands its successful XPS multimedia speaker line with their latest jewel of a creation released this month; the XPS DIAMOND 2.0 USB SPEAKERS. Designed with us female users in mind, these speakers bring elegant style and glamour to the music listening experience.

Featuring two mini-satellites for PC, Mac® or netbooks, the new Hercules XPS DIAMOND 2.0 USB speaker kit has been designed for women who want to add a touch of “glam” to their computer, and who are looking for a compact, chic and original accessory that lets them get the most out of their music and videos – simply, and wherever they might be. >> Hercules.com | $39.99

KITCHEN TOOLS A girl’s gotta love her tools, and how can you not love out lesbian Cat Cora’s kitchen line?

Starfrit, Canada’s leading purveyor of kitchen and food preparation products, together with Cat Cora, renowned Iron Chef, author and restaurateur are delighted to proclaim their partnership resulting in CAT CORA BY STARFRIT COLLECTION of cookware, cutlery and kitchen tools. The line launched early this year but if you are planning to attend Top Chef’s Tour, you better get your kitchen tools ready, girl! My favorite is this Cook’n’Serve casserole and the wooden utensils. The line also includes knives, wooden cutting boards and pans. Casserole & pans available in different sizes. >> amazon.com | casserole $59.95 - $94.95 | utensils $10.95 | pan $32.95 - $45.95

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Bravo is kicking-off the fourth annual highlyanticipated and widely successful “Top Chef: The Tour.” The 20-city tour brings the No. 1 food show on cable to fans and foodies nationwide, beginning Friday, April 15th in St. Louis, Missouri. Brand new to the tour this year, a show-down between two former chef’testants in each market who will compete in live, interactive cook-offs in front of “Top Chef” fans with a panel of local judges, and audience members.

The free event provides fans with a chance to meet and greet the Chef’testants they’ve come to know and root for, hear “Top Chef” show “secrets,” and, for the first time ever, step into the judges shoes and rate their favorite Chef’testants’ food. Guests will receive samples from the tour’s national sponsors, and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of on-site “Top Chef” activities, including an affiliate-sponsored “Aroma” challenge where fans can test their inner chef as they attempt to identify the correct food scent in the quickest amount of time.

“Top Chef: The Tour” will be pulling up to a farmer’s market, mall or food festival in the following cities: St. Louis, MO • April 15 Kansas City, MO • April 17 Nashville, TN • April 20 Atlanta, GA • April 25 & 26 Biloxi, MS • April 29 Miami, FL • May 1 & June 1 Ft. Lauderdale, FL • May 3 & June 3 Orlando, FL • May 5 & June 5 Denver, CO • May 5, 6, & 7 Chicago, IL • May 10 & 11 Newport, KY • May 13 Cincinnati, OH • May 15 Yonkers, NY • May 17 & 18 Keasbey, NJ • May 19 New York City, NY • May 21 & 22 Hartford, Conn • May 24 Red Bank, NJ • May 26 Washington D.C. • May 28 & 29 Katy, TX • June 8 San Antonio, TX • June 11 Los Angeles, CA • June 16, 17, 18 San Francisco, CA • June 20 & 21 FOR FREE TICKETS visit www.bravotv.com/thetour.

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HOURS: Mon CLOSED Wed . Thur . Sun 5P- Mindnight Fri . Sat 5P - 1A Sun Brunch Noon - 3P / 3p - Mindnight LOCATION: 2037 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305 • 954.597.7791 WINE LIST: A selection of 26 different wines from more then 10 different regions.

3 MOST POPULAR DISHES: - Ahee Tuna Tacos PICTURED: French Onion Soup | Gelati Martini - Sorbeto Marilyn Monroe | Seven Spiced Shrimp - Scarborough Chicken Salad | Ahee Tuna Tacos | Scarborough Chicken | Red Velvet, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Mouse, - Salad Nicoise Raspberry Cream Cheese Cupcakes.

3 MOST POPULAR GELATI MARTINIS: - Judy Garland ( Blueberry sorbeto, Vodka, Pomegranate schnapps, blueberry sauce and whipped cream) - Katherine Hepburn ( Coffee Hazelnut gelato, Brandy, Hazelnut Liquor, shot of Espresso and Nutella topping ) - Rosemary Clooney ( Lemon Rosemary sorbeto, Vodka, Gin or White Rum,Coconut Lemongrass Sake topped with lemon curd) 3 MOST POPULAR GELATI WINES: - Jacob’s Creek, South Australia 2008 - Shiraz - Lirica, Croatia 2007 - Plavac Mali - Catrala, Chile 2004, Chardonnay MOST POPULAR DESSERT: Shortcake with gelato or sorbeto from our series five list.

HAPPY HOUR: 5 - 7P MAIN ENTREE PRICE RANGE: $12 Gelati Martini Café & Lounge, located in the heart of Wilton Manors, opened its doors on March 6, 2010. Gelatin Martini is a unique place where you can expect great service, and a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. Patrons can experience beautiful art by different locals artists decorating its walls, live music, and a very affordable menu to choose from. Gelati has become most popular about its vast menu of Gelati Martinis, a sophisticated, signature drink infused with liquor or wine created by its owner, Guy Le Houx. The café and lounge offer to its patrons a menu by Executive Chef Brenda, Aunt B’s creation and experience in catering. Make sure to visit Gelati’s website to view their menu, Gelati & Wine Martinis list, purchase gift certificates, and find out about weekly events. GELATI MARTINI CAFE & LOUNGE is also a wonderful place to hold any special event or simply a good place to meet people in a relaxed, quiet atmosphere. Make sure you find them on Facebook and Twitter!

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BY LIZA SANTANA PHOTOS ANGIE SOWER & MIAMI-GAY-BLOG.COM

Miami Beach will soon be the place to be as thousands of women who love women will descend upon sandy South Beach for the largest charity women’s week in the country. Taking place from May 1115, 2011, Aqua Girl continues to attract women from all over the globe. How can it not? The week continues to grow year by year with newly added events that continue to enhance its wide appeal. With fourteen cultural events, and unique parties to satisfy an array of tastes, this year won’t disappoint.

Although the event producers are keeping some of this year’s elements somewhat hush-hush, they have provided loads of info to get the ladies and their gal pals excited to head over to the 305.

Celebrating a twelfth year, 100% of the proceeds of this dynamic week benefit Aqua Foundation for Women, the not-for-profit-foundation whose primary mission is to serve as a funding catalyst for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender wellness and equality in South Florida through grants, scholarships, and initiatives. Every woman who attends gets to enjoy herself and do some good; helping her community by just showing up and buying her ticket.

Aside from all the fabulous things to do off-site, a huge part of this week-long fete has to do with the posh accommodations. The Aqua Girl crew has sanctioned one of South Beach’s most acclaimed and luxurious hotels as the official host location not only for lodging but some of the parties as well. Girls can get ready to head south for some fun and relaxation and perhaps a little debauchery here and there.

For those wanting to stay where the girls are, the official Aqua Girl host hotel is the Surfcomber Resort. There is no reason to stay anywhere else as Aqua Girl is exclusively taking over this fabulous location. A great advantage for ladies is the host hotel guests can enjoy the infamous Aqua Girl pool parties for free. Rates commence at just $199 per night with a two-night minimum required for stay. For reservations, call 305.532.7715, use promo code “Aqua Girl.”

As options are always a fabulous thing, the National Hotel is offering ladies a more upscale choice for their lodging. With cabana rooms overlooking the pool, and an array of higher-end amenities, it’s perfectly suited for the gals wanting a bit of posh during this spectacular weekend.

For reservations, call 305-532-2311 and the code is Aqua Girl.

Ladies booking their airline tickets through American Airlines can take advantage of the AA.com/rainbow Discount. When booking flight reservations, guests are eligible to receive 5% off the lowest published fares to Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports from May 5–18, 2011. Visit www.aa.com/rainbow or American Airlines directly at 1.800.433.1790 to book discounted air travel. The Aqua Girl Star File number is 2851BT. SHE -

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[SATURDAY, MAY 7] VIP COCKTAIL RECEPTION • 7P - 10P Location TBA $85 in advance / $95 at the door Members: $75 in advance / $85 at the door

[WEDNESDAY, MAY 11] LADY LUCK BOWLATHON • 8P - 11P Lucky Strike • 1691 Michigan Avenue, Miami Beach $10 includes entrance only • $20, includes 2 games and shoes, BYO socks!

Members bowl for just $15!

[THURSDAY, MAY 12] LESBIAN & GAY WALKING TOUR OF SOUTH BEACH • 4:30P - 6:30P Ocean Drive & 10th Street, Miami Beach $20 in advance / $20 at the tour Members: $15 in advance / $15 at the tour TRAFFIC JAM • 10P - 3A Dream Nightclub, 1532 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

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Members: $19 in advance / $22 at the door DISH • 8P - 10P Smith & Wollensky, 1 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach $55 in advance / $60 at the door Members: $50 in advance / $55 at the door PARADISE • 10P - 4A Grand Central, 697 N. Miami Avenue, Miami *Dress code will be strictly enforced at this event. $20 in advance / $25 at the door Members: $15 in advance / $20 at the door

[SUNDAY, MAY 15] *Dress code will be strictly enforced at this event. $10 in advance / $15 at the door Members: $7 in advance / $10 at the door

[FRIDAY, MAY 13] BODYTONING • 30 Minutes to the Body You Want w/ Rachel Robinson • 10:30A - 11:30A The Surfcomber, 1717 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach FREE EVENT – RSVP AS SPACE IS LIMITED SPLASH POOL PARTY • 11A - 5P The Surfcomber, 1717 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 $12 in advance / $17 at the door Members: $9 in advance / $12 at the door A NIGHT OF COMEDY • 8P - 10P Nikki Beach, 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach $30 in advance / $35 at the door Members: $25 in advance / $30 at the door VIP Seating: $45 in advance / $55 at the door • Members: $40 in advance / $45 at the door HAVANA NIGHTS • 10P - 4A Nikki Beach, 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach *Dress code will be strictly enforced at this event. $30 in advance / $35 at the door Members: $25 in advance / $30 at the door

JAZZ BRUNCH • 11A - 2P Emerils, 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach $45 in advance / $50 at the door • Members: $40 in advance / $45 at the door AQUALICIOUS TEA DANCE • 2P - 7P $20 in advance / $25 at the door Members: $15 in advance / $20 at the door AFTERGLOW • 9P - 2A Score, 727 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139 $10 in advance / $12 at the door Members: $7 in advance / $10 at the door PASSES AND TICKETS are already on sale. This year there is a list of choices of 7 passes to choose from for all budgets, from single events to multi-event passes. For a full list of events included with each pass and other information, call the Aqua Girl hotline at 305.576.2782 Monday - Friday 10A to 6P or visit them online.

Aqua Girl benefits and is produced by Aqua Foundation for Women, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All tickets and passes are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

[WWW.AQUAGIRL.ORG]

[SATURDAY, MAY 14] AQUA BEACH POOL PARTY • 11A - 5P The Surfcomber, 1717 Collins Ave., Miami Beach $22 in advance / $27 at the door

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WANTED TO SHARE THIS VIDEO & GIVE YOU THE CHANCE to comment on this episode of OWN's Our America, Pray the Gay Away?

Ann J I think she did a pretty good job trying to show all sides. We live in a great country where people are free to decide for themselves and think for themselves. Although I do not agree with the teachings of Exodus, I am glad to live in a country where even they have the freedom to express their views. Great job Lisa Ling.

Kym J I watched this. I believe God made us who we are & he loves & cares for each one of us along our path. He doesn't make any mistakes. Very interesting that there is only 6 passages in Bible regarding homosexuality & people are quick to point them out but what about the rest of the bible. Maybe they should take a look at their own lives according to the Bible before they cast a stone at our lives! I think Lisa Ling is doing a great job & will continue to watch the program!

Tamara J I come from a family and religion that will pray for my death because of my "sins".

I do not believe I am anything less of God just because I am in love with another woman. I am from the same source as every other human being in this world! I was made in His image. I refuse to accept less or let our daughter be exposed to this sad ignorance so I send silent blessings to those in my family that suffer from the sickness of ignorance and hatred...

Olga C I saw this show...fascinating that people think they can change who they are at their core...sad Jody W “There’s a tremendous variety in nature.”

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NOTICIAS CORTE DE NY CONSIDERA UNION LESBICA PARA OTORGAR CIUDADANIA Una corte de Nueva York está considerando la unión civil de una mujer lesbiana argentina en su lucha legal permanecer en los Estados Unidos.

Monica Alcota logró detener su deportación la última semana de Marzo luego que sus abogados reclamaran el recono-cimiento de su unión con Cristina Ojeda, para que puedan seguir juntas residiendo en Manhattan.

Alcota (35) llegó a los Estados Unidos hace más de 10 años, y tras el vencimiento de su visa turística se considera ilegal para seguir viviendo en el país, por lo que contrajo matrimonio con su novia, la ciudadana estadounidense Cristina Ojeda (25), en Connecticut el año pasado.

En una entrevista con el grupo de defensa del matrimonio gay Stop 8, el abogado de Alcota, Lavi Soloway, dijo que la decisión del juez para considerar la unión de las mujeres deberá

tener en cuenta la vigencia del Acta de Defensa al Matrimonio (DOMA), la ley de la era Clintonque prohíbe el reconocimiento federal de las uniones de parejas gays y lesbianas.

Soloway indicó que la semana pasada se reunió con el juez y el abogado del Estado para discutir sobre la vigencia del DOMA, ya que la administración Obama anunció el 23 de febrero de este año que no defenderá mas esta ley en la Justicia ya que la encontraba inconstitucional y que la Casa Blanca y el Congreso se encontraban trabajando para abolirla.

Teniendo en cuenta este panorama, los abogados consideraron prematuro deportar a la esposa de una ciudadana norteamericana.

El DOMA era el único obstáculo que impedía lograr la tarjeta verde para residir en el país.

Soloway explicó que el estado de residente

OBISPO MEXICANO DICE QUE LA HOMOSEXUALIDAD NO ES PECADO Al declarar que la doctrina de la Iglesia Católica no define a la homosexualidad como un pecado, el Obispo de Saltillo (estado de Coahuila, Mexico) Raúl Vera López consideró que quienes piensan distinto expresan opiniones individuales que no reflejan el evangelio, el cual instruye a la atención de todas las víctimas de fobias para acercarlas a la palabra de Dios.

En la inauguración del Cuarto Foro de Diversidad Sexual, Familiar y Religioso, del 25-27 de Marzo y es organizado por la Comunidad “San Elredo”, el Presbítero dejó en claro que el pecado lo ejerce quien realiza acciones negativas y no la condición o un aspecto de la persona.

“En la doctrina de la Iglesia, en el evangelio no se define como un pecado a la homosexualidad, son opiniones, pero no es el evangelio, hay una doctrina bien clara en la Iglesia de acercarnos a las víctimas, tenemos que atenderlos y precisamente realizar una pastoral con las víctimas, es romper una dinámica de utilización y de manipulación de las personas”, expresó.

Expuso que ese tipo de conceptos surgen del pensamiento erróneo de que la Iglesia considera que el sexo y todo lo que tenga que ver con

aspectos de sexualidad es malo:“No es así, son opiniones, la integralidad completa de la persona es la que cuida la iglesia, no un aspecto”, dijo el Obispo.

Sobre los ataques que ha recibido la Diócesis por ofrecer su apoyo y respaldo a la labor que hace la comunidad “San Elredo” dijo, “esos ataques ya los conocemos, los ataques de grupos así, además de que son hechos de mala manera, tienen un sabor a homofobia terrible”.

Señaló que el tema de apoyo de la Iglesia a la comunidad gay, tal vez sea nuevo en México y otros países de Latinoamérica, pero no en el mundo en donde – aseguró- existe la apertura al contar con ministerios y misioneros dirigidos a este grupo de la población como ocurre en Estados Unidos.

El Padre Robert Cougan asesor espiritual de la comunidad “San Elredo”, coincidió con lo anterior tras destacar que el Vaticano no prohíbe el apoyo a los homosexuales, sino que promueve el respaldo y la voluntad para erradicar la homofobia y el desprecio a las personas con preferencias distintas a la heterosexual, entre otras cosas.

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En ese momento, Alcota fue detenida y permaneció tres meses bajo arresto en una cárcel de New Jersey.

ORGANIZACIONES LGBT DE NICARAGUA PARTICIPAN EN CARNAVAL “ALEGRIA POR LA VIDA” Un grupo de organizaciones y movimientos de la Diversidad Sexual de Nicaragua participaron el 26 de Marzo pasado, por segundo año consecutivo, en el carnaval ¨Alegría por la Vida¨ que se realiza todos los años en la ciudad de Managua. El año pasado un grupo de organizaciones de Diversidad Sexual asumieron el compromiso de participar por primera vez en esta festividad de caracter público y en dicha ocasión la comparsa que presentaron fue una de las más vistosas y causó mucho impacto y una muy buena aceptación entre el público asistente. Este año fue memorable dado el grado de organización que se logró entre activistas LGBTI del país y los pocos recursos con los que se contaron para poder montar en tiempo record una comparsa de la Diversidad Sexual.

Según informa en su blog la Comunidad Homosexual de Nicaragua (CHN—comuhomonicaragua.blogspot.com), en esta ocasión la Comisión Cultural LGBTI ha asumido el compromiso para llevar adelante el proyecto dedicado esta vez al Río San Juan de Nicaragua.

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SOY MUJER

¿MILAGRO O BLASFEMIA? MILAGRO. 1 . M. HECHO NO EXPLICABLE POR LAS LEYES NATURALES Y QUE SE ATRIBUYE A INTERVENCIÓN SOBRENATURAL DE ORIGEN DIVINO. FANÁTICO, CA. (DEL LAT. FANAT-CUS). 1 . ADJ. QUE DEFIENDE CON TENACIDAD DESMEDIDA Y APASIONAMIENTO CREENCIAS U OPINIONES, SOBRE TODO RELIGIOSAS O POLÍTICAS. BLASFEMIA. (DEL LAT. BLASPHEM-A,) 1 . F. PALABRA INJURIOSA CONTRA DIOS, LA VIRGEN O LOS SANTOS.

El tema de la religión es una de gran peso en nuestra cultura Hispana. Sinceramente no creo que exista una casa que no tenga una Biblia, una cruz, una imagen de algún santo, una virgen, un rosario, en fin. Yo también tengo los míos.

Y es que sin duda la religión, o mejor dicho nuestra fe—al nivel y de la forma que sea—nos ofrece una paz especial. El problema está cuando el fanatismo se apodera de la lógica. El problema está cuando esa religión no nos permite pensar. Recuerdo cuando estaba en 4to grado y le preguntaba a la monja encargada de nuestra aula si Jesús alguna vez había tenido novia ya que, según las fotos que conocemos, era muy guapo. Y como esto, puedo nombrar preguntas sobre lo escrito en la Biblia misma sin sentirme que falto a mi fe.

La religión nos enseña a tenerle miedo a Dios, a tenerle miedo al castigo que recibiremos por nuestros malos actos. La religión también nos enseña que el sexo es malo, sucio y solamente valido para procrear. La religión nos enseña a creer en lo que se nos dice y no hay lugar para preguntas. A veces yo me cuestiono, ¿Cómo pueden estar tan seguros los superiores de la Iglesia que nos enseñan la verdad? ¿No será más bien que nos enseñan lo que ellos interpretan de la palabra de Dios?

Este preámbulo lo hago porque hace ya unas semanas vi en video de un programa nuevo de televisión que se transmite en el canal de cable de Oprah Winfrey, OWN. El programa se llama Our America y lo conduce Lisa Ling.

Específicamente me refiero al episodio que se llama Our America with Lisa Ling: Pray The Gay

Away? Si no lo viste, te diré que lo puedes buscar en Internet y verlo completo.

Básicamente se trata de un grupo formado hace 35 años llamado Exodus International liderado por un “ex gay” quien dice que ha dejado de ser gay porque entregó su vida a Dios. Obviamente, muchos que pretenden conseguir lo mismo, le siguen y son miembros de este movimiento de supuestos ex gays y lesbianas. Según su propia definición, Exodus International “es el ministerio mas grande del mundo de familias e individuos que han sido impactados por la homosexualidad”. Curiosamente quien formó este grupo originalmente decidió salirse de el porque se enamoró de otro hombre que iba a las conferencias que ofrecían. Este hombre se dio cuenta que lo que proponía era pura mentira, que le hacia daño a sus miembros y mas importante aún, que podía estar cerca de Dios siendo, asumiendo y viviendo su homosexualidad.

Por otra parte, el actual líder de Exodus— Alan Chambers, se casó y junto a su esposa adoptaron un niño pues él es estéril. Alan hace 20 años dejo de ser gay.

Con tu permiso, y disculpa el estereotipo, pero el señor este tiene un aspecto de loca innegable. Lo mismo aplica a otros hombres que entrevistaron quienes estaban más preocupados por no haber planchado sus camisas que por la imagen que proyectaron en el programa.

Una de las primeras cosas que llamó mi atención del programa, es que la periodista no podía decir el lugar donde se llevaba acabo la conferencia de Exodus y debía hacer tomas desde la parte trasera del lugar, o sea, no podía

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mostrar los rostros de nadie. Igualmente si te tomas el tiempo de ver el website, te darás cuenta que presentan fotos distorsionadas. ¿Por qué es que no pueden mostrar sus rostros? ¿Qué esconden?

La verdad es que cada quien hace de su vida lo que mas le plazca. Creo que hay hombres y mujeres quienes elijen la vida homosexual por conveniencia, mayormente monetaria, y también quienes amamos y deseamos a nuestro mismo sexo porque es nuestra naturaleza.

Tengo que opinar que este “ministerio”, que además te da la oportunidad de ser aliado a su causa a través de donar entre $10,000 $200,00 para poder cubrir sus gastos, es una enorme blasfemia.

Yo si creo en los milagros y creo que Dios es grande, pero me parece absurdo que por rezar mucho mucho mi preferencia sexual va a cambiar.

Son organizaciones como estas, bajo la bandera de la religión, que atraen a jóvenes y adultos flojos de mente que andan buscando aprobación de los demás porque creen ser una abominación ante los ojos de Dios y buscan salvación pretendiendo que no hay mas atracción o deseo hacia su mismo sexo.

Sinceramente me dan vergüenza ajena pero si ellos creen que están correctos, debemos respetarlos.

Por mi parte, nunca pretendí distorsionar lo que sentí y siento. Al contrario, opté por defender mis sentimientos y mi persona. Hoy me siento orgullosa de haberlo hecho.

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BECOMING CHAZ CHAZ BONO DOCUMENTARY TO LAUNCH ON OWN: (OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK) FOLLOWED BY ROSIE O’DONNELL’S SPECIAL The world television premiere of the highly anticipated Chaz Bono documentary Becoming Chaz, the story of Chaz Bono’s transformation from a woman to a man, will launch the OWN Documentary Film Club on Tuesday, May 10 (8-10P ET) on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Immediately following the film, OWN Documentary Film Club collaborator Rosie O’Donnell will host a one-hour primetime special event from 10–11P ET. In the special, O’Donnell will talk with Chaz, his girlfriend Jennifer Elia, the filmmakers and other transgender people and their families about this life changing experience.

Becoming Chaz is the story of Chaz Bono’s emotional and physical gender transition, a journey of identity and self-discovery. Born Chastity, the only child of the legendary musical team Sonny and Cher, Chaz grew up feeling uncomfortable in the spotlight, struggling to live inside a body that he knew wasn’t truly his. Deciding there was no choice but to undergo sex reassignment surgery, Chaz and his girlfriend Jennifer decided to document his deeply personal transformation so that others can learn from his experience. Directed and produced by veteran Sundance filmmakers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, who along with their production company World of Wonder, have been the creative forces behind a long history of powerful, groundbreaking and innovative documentaries and features.

The documentary premiered to rave reviews at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival with the Los Angeles Times calling the film “wildly engaging.” The Hollywood Reporter said, “Becoming Chaz is a real-life look inside the home and hearts of two brave and glorious individuals. Told with finesse, compassion and wit…will hit nerves and touch hearts.” AOL Moviefone called it “an engaging and educational look at one person’s journey to make his outsides match his inside,” and CNN called it “incredibly moving.”

To view a trailer of the film, visit shemag.com

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AQUARIUS JAN 20 - FEB 19

LEO JULY 23 - AUG 23

There’s nothing unusual about the creative ideas that are bursting out of you. What is unusual is the response you get from those you share your vision with. Remember that it’s up to the speaker to make herself understood, not the listener to necessarily try to understand.

Don’t let the skepticism of others stop you. Be prepared to make adjustments as needed. Be flexible with your timetable, budget and even opinion, and be open to other people’s good ideas.

You’ve got the planetary green light to move forward on new projects, regardless of the retrogrades. You have the magical ability to get people to follow where you lead.

Have absolute faith in yourself. Don’t create stress in your world by neglecting your everyday life while enjoying the new and exciting things that are going on. Pay the proper attention to your responsibilities. Then you can have guilt-free enjoyment of everything the Universe is providing.

PISCES FEB 20 - MAR 20

VIRGO AUG 24 - SEPT 23

Don’t confuse your self-worth with your financial worth.

Remember that you are the sum total of all your parts, not just your net worth. Don’t make impulsive moves in an effort to make more money. Instead, make a new budget, even while actively pursuing new opportunities.

You have to get out in order to effectively network yourself, your skills and your services. It’s also a good time to enhance your skills.

You’ve got a lot going on in all areas of your life, and the current issues have deep roots in the past. While you prefer to think alone, decide alone and act alone, you must make every effort to work within a team environment. Be sure you fortify the fantasy with facts. Remember the retrograde and don’t get impulsive. That will only make everything worse. Communicate, rather than command, stick to the plan.

ARIES MAR 21 - APR 19

LIBRA SEPT 24 - OCT 23

As always, it’s all about you and the impression that you make on others. You’ll need to slow down a bit and because of the retrogrades and re-check your plans.

Once you’ve started, don’t let snafus throw you off track. Slow down and make adjustments as needed.

After the 23rd, you’ll be able to quickly move forward and make up for lost time. You’ll be re-energized and in a unique position to balance your past with your future.

Your relationships are on your mind and the planets are pouring fuel onto the fire. Fire can increase passion and energy or it can burn if it isn’t carefully controlled. Don’t resist change. Instead, embrace change and become part of the solutions, rather than standing apart and creating more problems. Seek a good balance. Keep your sense of humor, find fun diversions and all will be well.

TAURUS APR 20 - MAY 20

SCORPIO OCT 24 - NOV 22

Self-discovery will be on your mind, as you are more sensitive to how interactions with others make you feel. It’s important to be aware of the past but also to make a concerted effort not to repeat it. Let your imagination create a fun, productive future, even as you plod through the boring stuff. Use your charm to cajole all concerned to see things your way. Don’t push forward until after the 23rd, and then stick to your decision.

Your focus is on your career and financial situation, and on figuring out what you can do to increase business.

However, the planets conspire to slow you down enough to notice the everyday people that need your attention.

Expect misinformation, miscommunication and therefore mistakes. Attempt to clarify these issues with good communication. Improving your health will help you improve your outlook and prospects.

GEMINI MAY 21 - JUN 21

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 - DEC 21

You’ll need to curb impulsive, risky decisions and the tendency to blurt things out. Allow for delays in your plans. Give yourself permission to go out and play with your friends, mix pleasure with a little business, and network yourself. Bounce your ideas off of people who you trust and actually pay attention to their feedback.

Be realistic about your goals. Instant gratification can be wonderful. However, long term satisfaction takes more time, patience and communication.

You may not have the cash, but you certainly have the urge to embark on some fun projects. It is time for some quality romantic-comedy-adventures. Be open to what the Universe may have up its figurative sleeve. You can still take care of business, even in the midst of a party.

Have faith in your future success. Don’t take unnecessary risks, or make hasty decisions. Instead, relax and enjoy getting to your next big thing.

CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22

CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 19

Combine what you know, with what you do. Add a large business network and you have a perfect recipe for success. Expect the usual frustration that retrogrades bring. Use your energy to figure out new ways to get the job done. If the powers that be don’t notice how brilliant you are, be sure to shine the light on your accomplishments. Strike a balance between personal and professional responsibilities. Make your own wants and needs your priority.

You’re all fired up to make major changes in your life.

However, that energy needs to be channeled and controlled towards making positive progress. Be careful that you don’t damage the structure of your basic security as you seek to make things better for yourself. Preserving harmony and balance takes commitment, especially within the dual retrogrades. Avoid confrontations with loved ones, try not to take things too personally and don’t make impulsive decisions.

The Village Sage is a freelance writer and astologer, who is available for consultations and charts. You can reach her by e-mail at info@shemag.com.

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