From: Homoono@aol.com
Subject: Juha
Hello Ambush,
This is Ghalib and Collin from Juha, a multi-culti arts company based in Maui. You probably know us better as "The Queens of Gay Palestinian Animal Rights Music," as we are surely at the pinnacle of that growing trend in the music industry (it's being hailed as the next "Latin Explosion").

We're doing a mainland tour this summer of a "music box medicine show" called "Orange," and wanted to seduce you into writing a blurby thing about us so that we have tons of screaming fans as we hit the road. Our show even includes an appearance by "The Real Slim Lady," Feminem, and we'll be in New Orleans in July. Thanks,
--Ghalib and Collin Juha

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From: Bob Brunson
Subject: San Francisco Party back at IML!
After a brief hiatus, the traditional San Francisco party is back at International Mr. Leather 2001! The SF Leather Hospitality Suite will also be "party central" in Chicago May 24-28.

The San Francisco Party will be from 10pm to midnight, Friday May 25 in the Room PDR16 (5th floor) of the Palmer House Hilton Hotel. Returning with pride, this event has traditionally been the Bay Area's chance to show the rest of the leather world how we do it here in Sodom-by-the-Sea. Hosted by past IML's and San Francisco residents David Kloss (1979), Lenny Broberg (1992) and Bruce Chopnik (1999) The entertainment and details will be in your IML packets. In addition, the SF Leather Hospitality Suite, will feature events and Hospitality Hours to give IML attendees a little taste of San Francisco. Several Bay Area leather businesses and organizations are cooperating to provide a touch of the Golden State high above the streets of Chicago.
--Bob

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From: robert mcdiarmid
Subject: [GayMediaEvents] FAGS AND DYKES IN IDAHO?
Yes Dorothy! I want to take the opportunity to point you to three websites in the Gem State that are helping bring the rural folks of Idaho/Montana/Wyoming together and also raise LGBT Visibility in Idaho. Many folks outside of Idaho might not consider Idaho a real destination for Gay people, and these three sites are fighting to challenge that stereotype. Besides being home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, Idaho is a great place to live and thrive as a Gay and Lesbian person. If anybody is doing summer travel stories, this might give you some food for thought about Idaho.

1) DIVERSITY ONLINE: Idaho's LGBT Newspaper for 16 years, it really represents the rural lifestyle well. We have 12 columns written by everyday folks right here in Boise on every subject from paganism to our original serial portraying the life of Markus Stewart, the love child of the fashion diva of the same last name. We also run Alison Bechdel's Dykes to Watch out for and are home to Doc & Raider. Doc & Raider was very popular in Canada and the US a few years back and Sean Martin has come out of retirement to draw new toons especiallly for Diversity. You can check their upcoming May issue @ http://www.tcc-diversity.com/0501.

2) PRIDEDEPOT.COM: Recently featured as a "HOT WEBSITE" in The Advocate, it is the goal of PrideDEPOT.com TM to offer a fresh and comprehensive Internet community environment that provides access to social, educational and political resources and support, targeting the Northwest United States Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) community and our supporters. Check them out at www.pridedepot.com.

3) GAYIDAHO.COM: Not just another resource directory, GayIdaho.com has 35 categories and helps Web surfers find all sorts of resources for lgbt people. It's updated almost daily and you can find something new and interesting in the Gay world everyday on that site. Check them out at www.gayidaho.com. Thanks!
--Robert McDiarmid, Editor, Diversity Newsmagazine; editor@tcc-diversity.com

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From: Foolfree@aol.com
Subject: Re: Thank you
I want to express my gratitude for the obituary of Michael Gardner in the last issue. I cannot tell you how much it has meant to me and to many others. The loss is still felt greatly, but has been made easier by the grace of seeing a bit of him in your paper. I am very glad we still have an alternative paper in the area. Your kindness and patience with me over the phone was extraordinary. With heart felt thanks,
--Taran Gardner

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From: SPIUp@aol.com
Subject: NEW UPPER DECK NEWSFLASH [Galveston]
Hi all,
My oh my, what a week! Well Splash is over and it was quite festive. It was the biggest and best yet. There were tons of people and plenty of fun for all three days. We had a great crowd and lots of guests from all over.

We had Steve and Ray from Dallas stay with us for 5 nights. Kurt was back from Spring for 12 nights. His friends Ed and Ted from North Carolina were here again for their second Splash. Tom and Tony some more friends also from North Carolina were here for the first time. And there was Paul with the group from Des Moines , Iowa. They all seemed to have a good time and we hope to see you guys again. Thanks! Tony was here all week from Lexington, KY. We had a little birthday celebration for KY Tony on Friday night. Thank you baby. Shane and Barry were here from Grandbury, Tx and brought along their friend Robert from Los Angeles. Jim from Wisconsin was here for 10 nights. Blaine and Pat from KC went home after 5 nights. Charles was here from Dallas. Bruce from Austin spent a night too. Javier and Joe from Springtown , TX were down and had a wild time of it. Neil and Steve were back from Chicago and we had a welcome back thing for Poochie. Thanks sweeties, we'll see y'all again. Johnny and Louis were here from San Antonio. juan and his friends were down from Brownsville. Skeeter and Guillermo were back again. Alfred was here from Houston. Monique, Liz and all of the girls were here from McAllen. Gary and Felix were back as well. Roger was down from McAllen. We also had Hugo, Jorge and Alejandro from Reynosa. Amy was down from SA. so we had a good group of guests and fantastic week. Thanks to all of you and more.... We also want to thank everyone who was here for Splash and especially those who helped out . also thanks to all of the performers for making it a huge success. The next Splash is October5,6 & 7. but before that we have plenty of celebrating to do for the summer holidays. Don't forget the Sunday pool parties are each week with free BBQ. Come on by and join us from noon -7pm. If you ever need a room just call 956 761 5953 or e-mail us. Until next time have fun and be safe. --Tony