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Survey: Strong Support Among Catholics for Marriage Equality

Jul 28
A survey of Catholics in the state of California shows that a significant percentage support marriage equality for gay and lesbian families.

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Poverello’s Annual Bowl-A-Thon

By Sheri Elfman | Jul 30
It’s time again for the annual Poverello Bowl-A-Thon! In its 20th year, this is Poverello’s biggest fundraiser - every cent raised goes to back to the non-profit and helps provide meals for their 13,000 active clients. "We provide 1 million meals a year t

Bartenders, Boxers & Briefs

By HotSpots Staff | Jul 16
The fourth annual Bartenders, Boxers and Briefs Underwear Auction benefiting Tuesdays Angels takes place on Monday, July 19th starting at 8 pm at Bill’s.
Israelis sit in a park during the annual gay pride parade in Jerusalem, Thursday, July 29, 2010

Jerusalem hosts subdued gay pride march

By Karoun Demirjian | Jul 30
Thousands of Israelis marched calmly Thursday in Jerusalem’s longest gay pride parade despite opposition from anti-gay demonstrators.

Ill. Prof. Who Taught Catholic Anti-Gay Doctrine to Be Reinstated

Jul 30
A university professor whose employment was not renewed following a complaint alleging homophobia will now be reinstated to his position.

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Entertainment

A study reports that tenofovir, a common HIV drug, if used topically by women in gel form 12 hours before or after sex can significantly reduce the risk of HIV infection. WeHo News.

Sneak Peek :: Lady Gaga The Remix

By JC Alvarez | Jul 29
Lady Gaga’s new CD The Remix is scheduled for release next Tuesday, but EDGE’s JC Alvarez offers this sneak peek on the most anticipated CD of the summer.

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore

Jul 30
Tt’s a delightful idea that cats and dogs not only enjoy a rich interior life, but also function as highly trained super spies. You know you’ve wondered this yourself about your own furry friends at home.

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Style

In this Feb. 7, 1969, file photo, workmen using pitchforks, rakes and shovels attempt to clean up oil-soaked straw from the beach at Santa Barbara Harbor, Calif. The magnitude of the current Gulf oil spill far exceeds Santa Barbara’s spill of up to

Gulf spill lacks societal punch of Santa Barbara

By Frederic J. Frommer | Jul 29
Four decades ago, an oil spill shaped environmental thinking: not so today. Last week, legislation imploded in the Senate to reduce greenhouse gases, and no national consensus has emerged to move America into clean energy.

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Business/Finance

President Barack Obama delivers a brief speech after sitting with small business owners at the Tastee Sub Shop in Edison, N.J. on Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Behind him are Tom and Catherine Horsburgh of Wayne, N.J.

Republicans block small business lending bill

By Stephen Ohlemacher | Jul 30
President Barack Obama’s election-year jobs agenda suffered a new setback Thursday when Senate Republicans blocked a bill creating a $30 billion government fund to help open up lending for credit-starved small businesses.

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Travel

  Thai students tour Marble temple in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Bangkok took No. 1 spot in Travel + Leisure magazine’s top 10 cities in World’s Best Awards 2010.

Travel Magazine Names Bangkok World’s Top City

By KINAN SUCHAOVANICH | Jul 29
Bangkok city officials say they are humbled and inspired after receiving Travel + Leisure magazine’s "Top City" award, despite recent street riots that sent tourists packing.

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Health/Fitness

In this Sunday Feb. 1, 2004 file photo, entertainer Janet Jackson, left, covers her breast after her outfit came undone during the half time performance with Justin Timberlake at Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston.

Sacred Intimacy, Compassion Practice :: Kevin Smith is Your ’Snugglebud’

By Kilian Melloy | Jul 28
Kevin Smith maintains a touch practice that’s a little different from most bodyworkers: a form of structured holding he developed over time, and which he calls "snuggling."

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