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The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

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George Washington commandeered airports, probably in order to protect his troops from cancer causing windmills on all the farms they would have had to march through without airplanes.  The moon is a part of Mars.  Cofveve. Unlettered, unread, stupid Presidents are nothing new.  Neither are corrupt Presidents.  Ditto for incompetent Presidents.  We’ve … [Read more...] about $750.00 Per Day

Finalists Announced after Record Number of Votes for the 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards

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With a record-setting number of unique nominees for the 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards, it's no surprise that within the first three days, we surpassed the total number of votes received last year! This year, 5,347 people cast their votes in 38 categories. Three additional awards will be presented for a total of 41 awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award to be … [Read more...] about Finalists Announced after Record Number of Votes for the 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards

Matt Skallerud Is Embracing His Inner Marketing Pink Banana Magic

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Matt Skallerud is the President of Pink Banana Media. He has been in the LGBTQ online marketing world for almost 25 years, having started GayWired.com in 1995. He now helps companies navigate online campaigns and social media amongst other marketing channels. He will also help you navigate your hypothetical scenarios in a digital world. Let’s see what advice we can rattle from … [Read more...] about Matt Skallerud Is Embracing His Inner Marketing Pink Banana Magic

Grand Revelers’ Conclave

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About a dozen people gathered recently at the corner of Royal and St. Ann Streets to witness the release of black smoke at the conclusion of the Mystik Krewe du Rue Royale Revelers’ inaugural conclave.  The conclave is held on the third Thursday of each month to deliberate the selection of the krewe’s next Grand Reveler.  All Grand Revelers—Jeff Palmquist (GR I), … [Read more...] about Grand Revelers’ Conclave

Kern Studio on the World Stage in New York Pride celebration

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After World Pride New York is over on June 30, our King of Mardi Gras float builders, Kern Studios, will have been showcased to the world with three entries in the World Pride March.  Mardi Gras meets Pride has been long overdue especially in the Big Apple. Netflix’s Queer Eye, MAC Cosmetics, and the New Orleans Tourism and Marketing Corporation (NOTMC) will have … [Read more...] about Kern Studio on the World Stage in New York Pride celebration

Party Down July 2, 2019

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I always know my week is going to start off well when I get the opportunity to attend the NOAGE Walking group on Monday.  Once a week, the New Orleans Advocates for LGBT Elders walks the track at Audubon Park starting at 6:45 p.m.  It’s not so hot in the evening and the park is just gorgeous.  Something about exercising in a beautiful environment that just … [Read more...] about Party Down July 2, 2019

Five Mistakes to Avoid When Naming Beneficiaries

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If you’ve ever spent time working through your estate plan with a professional, you know how important it is to select and update your beneficiaries. Failing to do so can result in costly mistakes – for you and your loved ones. Here are five common mistakes that can easily be avoided with a bit of proactive planning: Mistake #1 – Not naming a beneficiary on all accounts. … [Read more...] about Five Mistakes to Avoid When Naming Beneficiaries