November, 2016 News (65 Articles with 213,982 total views)
On the cover of the print edition for November, 2016 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENT: Elisa Guida, StringsforaCURE Executive Director; Gracie Watson, mother of Michelle Michaels; and Elaine Crandall at the 11th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend held at the Zone Dance Club September 30-October 2, 2016. They represent more than 40 years of combined survivorship! Photo by Mike Mahler
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Deadline for December 2016 print edition (issue # 253) of Erie Gay News is Monday, November 14
For the next print edition of Erie Gay News (issue # 253, cover dated for December, 2016), please send in calendar events, news items, and other info for late November 2016 and beyond by Monday, November 14. We expect that the next print edition will come out on Tuesday, November 22.
Linda's Good Eggs Ovarian Cancer Research Fundraiser This Saturday
A good time for a great cause! Attention: All Good Eggs: we're thinking outside the bra! it's Linda's Good Eggs benefit for Ovarian Cancer Research at St. John's Parish Center on Main Street in Gerard, PA this Saturday, October 29 from 3 to 9 PM.
Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend raises $5239

The 11th Annual Breast Cancer Weekend was held Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at the Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie PA The event was organized by Michelle Michaels. The beneficiary was again local charity StringsforaCURE. The event directly raised $2,739, and Sam's Club additionally donated a grant of $2,500, making for a total of $5,239.
Meadville TransFamily announces location change
The Meadville Transfamily meeting will be held in a new place: CHAPS building, first floor, 944 Liberty Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
Meadville TransFamily meetings are held the second Saturday of the month from 2-5:00 pm We welcome anyone who identifies as gender-variant, their family, friends, and allies of the community
Transgender Wellness Conference by Pride Center of WNY Nov 18 & 19
The Pride Center of WNY will be presenting a Trans Wellness Conference on Nobember 18 & 19 at Evergreen Commons, 67 Prospect St, Buffalo NY. We are in awe of the courage we see every day in the people we meet. That's why we talked to six Western New Yorkers who demonstrate that courage every day. We chatted about their gender-journey, experience, advice, and more. Meet Raine, Kash, Fran, Brittany, Dominic, and Tia! To read their bios, watch their videos, and learn more about our program click here: http://PrideCenterWNY.org/THI
TransFamily of NWPA is seeking volunteer board members
If you are interesting in joining TransFamily of NWPA's board, please review the qualifications listed below and submit a personal statement and CV/resume to us at caitlynxpress@gmail.com. This personal statement should reflect how you meet the qualifications listed below, any volunteer or board experience you may have, why you are interested in fighting for transgender equality, and what you hope to bring to the organization with respect to skills/abilities/experience.
TransFamily of NW PA Seeks Volunteer Youth Co-Facilitator
The TransFamily of NWPA Board of Directors is seeking submissions for the position of volunteer Facilitator/Co-facilitator for the TransFamily Youth group.
NW PA Pride Alliance, Identity in Edinboro Homecoming Parade
On Saturday, October 8, members of NW PA Pride Alliance and Identity, Edinboro University's LGBTQIA student group, marched in the Edinboro Homecoming Parade. The theme this year as Level Up - Classic Video Games. Season Crannell made themed decorations for the contingent to carry. The parade went through the campus of the university and the streets of Edinboro and was well-received.
Erie Gay News Distributors Update Request
Erie Gay News is very proud that we are approaching our 24th anniversary of keeping our community informed! The distributors of our monthly print edition are listed at https://www.eriegaynews.com/printedition/placestoget.php. We are happy to list those who carry EGN! If you are currently a distrbutor, we ask that you email us at info@eriegaynews.com or call us at (814) 456-9833 to let us know that we are getting you the correct number of copies before Friday, November 11. Additionally, if you are not currently a distributor, but would like to be, please email or call us by November 11. Thanks!
Entertainment and Travel
Buffalo United Artists, Brazen-Faced Varlet's to present A Midsummer Dyke's Dream by Shawn P. Northrip
Buffalo United Artists and Brazen-Faced Varlets will present A Midsummer Dyke's Dream written by Shawn P. Northrip, direction by Lara D. Haberberger on November 18 - December 10, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm at Alleyway Theatre Main Street Cabaret Theatre, 1 Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo, NY 14202. Four actors will portray over 16 characters in this comedic retelling of the Bard's classic tale of lovers, fairies, and a donkey. This is part of the 400 year celebration of Shakespeare's death along with the tenth anniversary of the Brazen-Faced Varlets. Shawn Northrip wrote the Varlets' inaugural show, Ramona and Juliet. The play features Heather Fangsrud, Jennifer Gembka, Lara D. Haberberger, and Stefanie Warnick. Tickets $25 at the door or reserve at BuffaloBUA@gmail.com
Design and Apply Temporary Tattoos at the Erie Art Museum!
November 3, 2016- The Erie Art Museum offers the educational program, Second Sundays every month. This free program features a new exhibit on display in the Museum, a tour in the gallery, and hands-on craft. The next program will take place on Sunday, November 13 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
LOGO Announces Two All-New Comedy Specials From RuPaul's Drag Race Champion Bianca Del Rio
NEW YORK, NY – October 27, 2016 – Logo today announced that "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 6 winner and fan favorite Bianca Del Rio will star in "Not Today Bianca, " two original half-hour comedy specials that follow the drag queen superstar as she takes on Hollywood. Debuting this December, the specials will co-star Emmy® Award-winner RuPaul, comedy actress and Emmy® Award-winner Kristen Johnston; actress and New York Times bestselling author Tori Spelling; Tony® Award-winning actress and Broadway star Marissa Jaret Winkour; "RuPaul's Drag Race " Judge, Michelle Visage, TV host and personality Ross Mathews as well as Hollywood's favorite BFF Rightor Doyle. Additional guest stars include Charo, Alec Mapa, Fortune Feimster and Coco Peru.
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 2 Slays Records as the Most Viewed Season of a Logo Original Series to Date
New York, NY – October 20, 2016 – After a much buzzed about season that led Logo to its highest rated Thursday night in network history, "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" season two continues to break viewing records as the best season of a Logo original series ever! This season, which saw Alaska snatch the crown and join the Drag Race Hall of Fame, is up an astonishing 62% from "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" season 1 and up 35% from "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 8 which concluded this past May.* Additionally, season 2 of "All Stars" has been sampled by over 15 million people across all platforms.**
Logo Documentary Films' HUNGRY Spotlights Three Women Chefs Who Are Re-Writing Industry Rules
New York, NY – October 19, 2016 – Logo today announced the world premiere of "Hungry," a documentary about three driven women chefs and restaurateurs passionately working to create a path to success in the world of professional cooking. These chefs shatter the glass ceiling in the food industry as they risk everything to achieve their culinary and entrepreneurial dreams. The film is directed by Patty Ivins who won an Emmy for producing the documentary "Girls on the Wall." "Hungry" will premiere on Thursday, November 17 at 9pm ET/PT on Logo and is the latest in the network's slate of films that include the Emmy Award-winning "Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine."
Royal Caribbean is Officially Gay Travel Approved
Miami, FL, October 20, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Royal Caribbean International is the first and only cruise line to receive the sought-after distinction of being Gay Travel ApprovedSM by GayTravel.com, a trusted resource for LGBTQ travelers. The global cruise line, a leading innovator of adventurous vacation experiences has shown an ongoing commitment to the LGBTQ community by demonstrating a spirit of diversity and inclusion on all of its 25 ships that visit exciting destinations around the worl
Alaska Joins the Drag Race Hall of Fame as Winner of Logo's RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
New York, NY – October 13, 2016 – After a season filled with ferocious runway looks, buzzworthy choices and cutthroat competitors, Alaska has been crowned the winner of Logo's "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" season 2. Sashaying away with the title of America's Next Drag Superstar and a $100,000 prize, Alaska beat nine of the nation's fiercest all star queens.
Logo Greenlights A Second Season of Finding Prince Charming
NEW YORK, NY – October 13, 2016 – Logo today announced it has greenlit a second season for "Finding Prince Charming," a new hit reality dating competition series that premiered in September. The announcement comes just two weeks after one of the highest rated episodes to date which drew a 22% increase in overall viewers from its season average and up 9% above the week prior. Season to date and across all platforms, "Finding Prince Charming" has reached 3.4 million plus viewers. The success of "Finding Prince Charming" and "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" has also led Logo to its highest rated Thursday night in network history.
Buffalo United Artists proudly presents Christmas in July, a world premiere comedy
Five guys, mostly unknown to one another, rent rooms in one cabin at a gay camp resort for "Christmas In July" weekend, each one looking for something different, none sure what he might find. Over three days they develop close bonds that could only exist when everyone is going home to a different life - sharing secrets, insecurities, and aspirations they do not want to face in their day to day lives while celebrating all the joys of the holiday season in the summer heat. Christmas in July was written by Matthew Crehan Higgins. It is directed by Lisa Ludwig and stars Kevin Craig, Kurt Erb, Matthew Crehan Higgins, Marc Sacco, Michael Seitz. The play runs October 14th – November 5th, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.at Alleyway Theatre – Main Stage, One Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo NY. Tickets are $25.00 general admission, $23.00 for seniors, $20.00 for members, $15.00 for students. The box office is (716) 886-9239. Buffalo United Artists is a self-supporting collective of professional theater artists working to present provocative and relevant work that examines the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer experience.
Local Faces and Photos
Edinboro University Halloqueen Ball
On Thursday, October 27, Identity, Edinboro University's LGBTQIA student group, held the annual Halloqueen Ball at the Franklin G. Pogue Student Center.
Political, Activism and Legal
Alarming Rise in Death by Suicide Among 10 - 14 Year Old Youth
Data released in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Report shows that the rate of death by suicide among adolescents, 10 – 14 years old, has been on the rise and is now higher than that of death by motor vehicles. In 2009 approximately 1 youth per 100,000 died by suicide, compared to 2014 when approximately 2 youth per 100,000 took their own lives.
NCAVP mourns the intimate partner violence homicide of Ava Tucker in Henrico County, VA
November 1, 2016 - The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) has learned of the intimate partner violence homicide of Ava Tucker, age 26, in Henrico County, Virginia which occurred on October 27th, 2016. According to local media reports, Ava's ex-girlfriend, Sheena Yolanda Wilson, age 33, confessed to her homicide and turned herself in to police. Ava's sister, Latesha Tucker, has spoken out, calling Ava a "beautiful person" and a "beautiful soul."
Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund Launches Florida Victory; Gun Violence Prevention Ads Support LGBT Candidates
Washington, DC - November 1, 2016 – Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund launched its $75,000 Florida Victory campaign with a digital ad buy in five Florida state legislative races with LGBT candidates. The ads highlight their support for gun violence prevention measures, as well as their opponents' votes or support for undermining Florida's already weak gun laws. The effort comes as Floridians call for common-sense reform in the wake of the Pulse nightclub massacre – the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history – and LGBT advocates increasingly consider gun safety an LGBT rights issue.
HRC Releases New Digital Ad in Pennsylvania: Clinton & McGinty For Equality
WASHINGTON - October 31, 2016 -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, released a new digital ad in Pennsylvania for Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and U.S. Senate candidate Katie McGinty. With one week until Election Day, this ad highlights for Keystone State voters the pro-equality records of both Secretary Clinton and Katie McGinty.
Supreme Court to Hear Transgender Student's Case
(Washington, D.C. -- October 28, 2016) -- Today, the Supreme Court of the United States decided to take up the case of a Virginia student, Gavin Grimm, who has been singled out to use a separate bathroom from his peers just because he is transgender.
Supreme Court Will Hear ACLU Case About School Policy Forcing Transgender Students to Use Separate Restrooms
WASHINGTON - October 28, 2016 - The Supreme Court today announced it will review a decision from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals that found that federal anti-discrimination law protects the right of teenage boy who is transgender, to use the men's restrooms at his Virginia high school.
PA Legislature Ends Another Session Without Taking Action on Discrimination Against LGBT People
Harrisburg - October 27, 2016 – Today the Pennsylvania legislature will close another session without moving legislation to end legal discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in spite of two years of intense grassroots lobbying, serious negotiation, and support from both sides of the aisle.
Voters Guide
Candidates for US Senate, US Congress PA-3 and PA-5, PA State Senate and PA State House were asked about their positions on GLBT issues. Their responses appear here. All candidates in a race are asked the same questions. Responses are entered as received, without any changes, including correction for typographical errors. Pertinent information that does not come directly from the candidate will use reliable and verifiable sources.
ALARMING: Transgender Military Kid Facing Discrimination at Direction of U.S. Department of Defense Education Official
WASHINGTON - October 21, 2016 – Today, the American Military Partner Association (AMPA), the nation's largest organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) military families, expressed deep concern over the way a transgender student is being discriminated against by a U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) elementary school at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany. At the direction of DoDEA District Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Dunham – and in direct disregard of guidance issued by the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice – the transgender girl is being denied access to the restroom consistent with her gender identity.
Equality Forum Showcases Three Inspiring Stories of Hope on Comcast's Xfinity LGBT Film & TV On Demand Collection
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Equality Forum, coordinator of LGBT History Month, as well as a producer of documentary films and convener of the international LGBT civil rights summit held annually in Philadelphia, today announced that all three of its award-winning documentaries will be available on Xfinity On Demand in the LGBT Film & TV Collection in celebration of LGBT History Month.
2015 Report on Intimate Partner Violence in LGBTQ and HIV-Affected Communities in the U.S. Released
NATIONAL - October 18, 2016 -Today the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) released its report Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and HIV-Affected Intimate Partner Violence in 2015. The report looks at the experiences of 1,976 survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) who reported to 17 NCAVP member organizations from 14 states across the country, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, and Vermont.
ACLU, Lambda Legal File Brief to Protect All Transgender People Harmed by Discriminatory H.B. 2
RICHMOND, Va. - October 19, 2016 - In a lawsuit challenging the North Carolina law banning transgender people from using restrooms that correspond to their gender identity, LGBT rights groups yesterday asked a federal appeals court to broaden a preliminary injunction in order to protect all transgender people in the state from discrimination.
LGBT Champions and Partnerships at 21st Annual SAGE Awards & Gala
[New York, NY] On Monday, October 17, 2016, Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) held its 21st Annual Awards & Gala, which celebrated SAGE's national achievements and honored four leaders committed to improving the lives of diverse LGBT older people.
State of LGBTQ Equality in 10 PA Cities Detailed in HRC's 5th Edition of the Municipal Equality Index
WASHINGTON - October 17, 2016 - Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, in partnership with the Equality Federation Institute, released its fifth annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI), assessing LGBTQ equality in 506 cities across the nation, including 10 in Pennsylvania.
NCAVP mourns the homicide of Brandi 'Chill' Bledsoe, a transgender woman of color killed in Cleveland, Ohio
October 13, 2016 - The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) has learned of the homicide of Brandi "Chill" Bledsoe, age 32, a Black transgender woman, killed in Cleveland, Ohio on October 8, 2016. According to media reports, Brandi Blesoe was found dead in a driveway in what is suspected to be a homicide. Initial media reports and the medical examiner misgendered Bledsoe, and her family, friends and activists online called out local media for their error and brought attention to her tragic death. Bledsoe's cousin, John Cragget, spoke with the press about his cousin, saying of Bledsoe, "She was really beautiful. She was really sweet and nice."
ACLU Takes Legal Action to Protect Rights of Minnesota Transgender Student
St. Paul, MINN. - October 13, 2016 - The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota and the ACLU filed a motion yesterday to intervene on behalf of a transgender student in a lawsuit that seeks to bar trans students from using locker rooms consistent with the student's gender identity.
NCLR Applauds Arizona Decision Protecting Children Born to Married Same-Sex Couples
(October 11, 2016)—Today, the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two held that Suzan McLaughlin is a legal parent of the son she and her former same-sex spouse conceived through donor insemination and raised together before the couple separated.
NCAVP mourns the homicide of Jazz Alford, a transgender woman of color killed in Birmingham, Alabama
October 7, 2016 - The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) has learned of the homicide of Jazz Alford, age 30, a Black transgender woman, killed in Birmingham, Alabama on September 23rd, 2016. According to media reports, Jazz Alton was found shot to death at the Kings Inn. Jazz Alton's sister, Toya Milan, corrected her misgendering in the local press and spoke out saying "She was such a loving person, and we didn't know anybody that would want to hurt her. It's been a hard pill to swallow."
NCLR Launches Campaign Urging Municipal and State Leaders to Ask Congress to Pass the Equality Act
(San Francisco, CA, October 6, 2016)-Today, the National Center for Lesbian Rights launched a new campaign-Support the Equality Act-urging municipal and state leaders across the country to enact resolutions pressing Congress to pass the federal Equality Act.
Mass. SJC Establishes Parental Rights for Non-Marital Parents
October 4, 2016 - Today the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) issued a decision in Partnanen v. Gallagher, declaring that Karen Partanen, a non-birth mother, can be a legal parent to the two children she raised with her former partner Julie Gallagher. The decision can be read here.
Palm Center Sees Steady Progress in Integrating Transgender Service Members
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - October 2, 2016 – Aaron Belkin, director of the Palm Center, released the following statement in response to the Defense Department's publication of an implementation handbook to support transgender military members, who have been permitted to serve openly and honestly since the June 30 end to the ban.
Governor Signs Bill to Protect LGBT Students Against Discrimination at Private Universitie
Sacramento - September 20, 2016 –California Governor Jerry Brown today signed Senate Bill (SB) 1146, authored by Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) and sponsored by Equality California. The bill requires private universities receiving public funds to publicly disclose if they discriminate against students with respect to gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. Senate Bill 1146 requires universities that are granted a Title IX exemption to notify the California Student Aid Commission and disseminate the information to students and staff.
Health
Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force Announces Opening of Medical Clinic Following Extensive Renovation of East Liberty Facility
Pittsburgh, PA - October 26, 2016 - Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force (PATF), southwest Pennsylvania's oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organization, is pleased to announce the opening of a medical clinic, following the completion of a $1 million renovation of its East Liberty facility. Combined with PATF's existing vital social services, the clinic ushers in PATF's new model of comprehensive, coordinated and integrated care for HIV/AIDS clients. The extensive office renovation also includes an expanded pharmacy program, enlarged food pantry, new HIV/STI testing center and space to add onsite behavioral health care.
Erie County HIV Task Force Art Display Call for Submissions
Attention all artists. Erie County HIV Task Force will be having an art display at PACA in early December to recognize Worlds AIDS Day. More details next issue about the event. Please contact Edith Prather at eprather@community-healthnet.com for further information. Submissions are due by November 21. We would love to have your piece on display to show your support . The HIV Task Force thanks you in advance for your support!!
Is my child gay?
One of my clients, a divorced businessman, has a 16-year-old son "Evan". Evan just told his dad that he's gay. He said it very confidently. To Evan, there appears to be no doubt about this. But his dad wonders.
Reported STDs at Unprecedented High in the U.S.
October 19, 2016 - Total combined cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis reported in 2015 reached the highest number ever, according to the annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Get Your Free Condoms
The Erie County HIV Task Force was excited to announce a new initiative to increase the accessibility and availability of FREE condoms throughout Erie County. The Condom Distribution Initiative was kicked off at a press conference held at the Erie County Department of Health on Monday, August 22, 2016.
Spirituality and Religion
Butler LGBTQ Interfaith Network 5th Anniversary Worship Service
Butler, PA, October 24, 2016: The Butler LGBTQ Interfaith Network is a collaboration of area religious leaders, lay leaders, and community organizers working to affirm the spirituality of all persons of faith. We provide peer pastoral support, community support, and programs that promote inclusion. To celebrate our 5th anniversary we will be offering the following events on Sunday November 20th at Covenant Presbyterian Church 230 E. Jefferson St. Butler, PA 16001:
Pulse Memorial by The Table
On All Saints' Day, Tuesday, November 1, 2016, members of The Table gathered in Frontier Park, Erie PA for a memorial for victims of the Orlando Pulse mass shooting.
Gay Christian Network Conference in Pittsburgh, PA on January 5-8, 2017
Discover what makes the Gay Christian Network Conference the world's largest, most celebrated, and most affordable annual LGBT Christian event. Join us January 5–8 as we head to Pittsburgh, PA, for the 13th annual GCN Conference, taking place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, on the banks of the beautiful Allegheny River.
Letters, Columnists and Opinion
VP nominee Sen. Tim Kaine: Equality Act a 'priority' for Clinton administration
In an exclusive interview with Philadelphia Gay News, U.S. Sen. Tim Kane, the Democratic nominee for vice president, recently shared his views on LGBT issues and what his position in a Clinton Administration might look like. This interview started out addressing my conversation with Kaine at the Democratic National Convention the night he was officially nominated.
Op Ed: You must vote for Hillary
You have no choice but to vote for Hillary Clinton. Your very life depends on it.
The Amazon Trail: Me and My Pin
"I thought I was the only one," the stranger said in a low voice. It wasn't 1957, or even 1977. It was last week, at the grand opening of a supermarket in town
Contests
Enter to win Fat Lot of Good from Cranky George!
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Enter to win a Star Trek Beyond Blu-ray Combo Pack!
Enter to win a Star Trek Beyond Blu-ray Combo Pack! From director Justin Lin and producer J.J. Abrams comes one of the best-reviewed action movies of the year! Star Trek Beyond. To enter the contest, fill out the form here between Tuesday, November 15 and Tuesday, December 6.
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Enter to win Britcoms FAQ by Dave Thompson from Applause Books!
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Enter to win Ultraviolet EP from Dagny!
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Enter to win LGBTQ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny FAQ by Alisha Gadds from Applause Books!
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Enter to win the 40th Anniversary 2-disc Collector's Edition Blu-ray of Carrie!
Enter now for your chance to win the 40th Anniversary 2-disc Collector's Edition Blu-ray of Carrie! In 1976, Carrie, the "absolutely spellbinding horror movie" (Roger Ebert) directed by Brian DePalma (Scarface, The Untouchables, Dressed to Kill) and based on the best-selling Stephen King novel, premiered in theaters, forever changing the landscape of horror films, and launching much of its outstanding cast into stardom. To enter the contest, fill out the form here between Tuesday, October 25 and Tuesday, November 15.
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Enter to win THE DIVINE MISS M: DELUXE EDITION from Bette Midler!
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Enter to win Coconut Oil EP from Lizzo!
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Miscellaneous
Buying the Perfect Home for Your Needs
If you're ready to take the plunge into homeownership, one of the first things you need to do is to determine your housing needs. Buying a home without knowing what you need would be like buying new clothes without ever looking at the size. You might get lucky and move into a house that's going to offer you everything you want, but more than likely, you'll find yourself moving in a few short years. In order to avoid this, you'll want to make a list of all of your housing needs before house hunting. But if you've never looked at homes before, how do you know what to think about? This list will help you create your list of needs
Scholarships improve LGBTQ students' lives
Los Angeles, October 19, 2016 – Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students seeking financial assistance for their undergraduate or graduate school education are encouraged to apply for a Point Foundation Scholarship. Students enrolling in undergraduate or graduate programs for the 2017-2018 academic year are eligible to apply for Point's multiyear scholarship.
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