Archive for October, 2009

From Ann Freeman. What: Sixth annual NOMMO African American Authors Series Who: Series host Alexs Pate, U of M professor and author of “Amistad”; Ishmael Reed, poet, publisher, editor, and author of 25 books, including “Conjure” nominated for a Pulitzer Prize; Quincy Troupe, American Book Award-winning author of 17 books, co-author of “The Pursuit of Happyness,” and recipient...
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Via Millicent Flowers. Preparing for an emergency situation It’s always advisable to be prepared for an emergency, and concerns about a widespread outbreak of the H1N1 flu provide yet another reminder that every household should be ready for a situation where you can’t leave your home for a period of time or supplies or services could...
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Via Millicent Flowers. The Minnesota Department of Health offers these basic guidelines for caring for a sick person in your home. Following these suggestions can protect you and other household members from getting sick. Prevent the spread of infection Cleaning your hands frequently is the best way to prevent spreading infection. This is especially important after touching...
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Via Lavender Magazine. Erica says: If you’re into that sort of thing. Personally, as I plan my own wedding, I’m really ambivalent, but it’s always a plus to support business owners and service providers in the community. GLBT Life and Wedding Expo Sunday, Nov 8 12pm-4pm Park Plaza Hotel 4460 W. 78th St Circle Bloomington, MN 55435 $5 Admission benefiting OutFront...
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Via Mili Dutta. Hello Everyone I want to invite all of you who attended one of the Listening Circles to a really cool meeting as discussed below in an email written by Biff Dunsworth who was the wonderful notetaker and co-host you all met at the LGBTQ Listening Circles… The meeting discussed below is an important...
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Via Millicent Flowers. Info at the City of Saint Paul’s website — stpaul.gov/firefighter — and at the Saint Paul Fire Department’s Facebook group. There’s a recruitment video, info on the physical performance test, basic requirements, salary info, and more. The City of Saint Paul will be accepting applications for Firefighter on January 4, 2010 through 4:30...
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Davina Baldwin’s house is on the market. Take it off her hands! Here’s the listing. Realtor speak: Delightful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home just steps to Northeast Athletic Fields, shopping and restaurants! Bright, open floor plan, fresh paint, great deck for entertaining, family room with fireplace, oversized lot and more!
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ANY PET LOVERS LOOKING FOR TWO LABS? click to embiggen We are moving overseas in just 2 weeks. Unfortunately, I have still not been able to find a good home for Cookie and Coco. We’re not able to take our beloved doggies with us and I’ve been desperately trying to find a home for...
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TheColu.mn did a good job of rounding up queer themed Halloween stuff, so I’ll just send you over there: A (Gay) Halloween Guide
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Family Equality Council: FEC applauds inclusion of LGBT families in the Housing and Urban Development programs The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced a series of proposals to ensure that HUD programs are open to all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity as well as the first-ever nationwide survey of...
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