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I thought you folks might find this interesting.

Hugs, Dar

� �

�

�Daryl Van Hale - Singapore

"Straight (people) need... an education of the heart and soul. They must understand - how it can feel to spend years denying your own deepest truths, to sit silently through classes, meals, and church services while people you love toss off remarks that brutalize your soul."� -� Bruce Bawer

--- On Fri, 9/11/09, Roy Tan <groyn88@...> wrote:

From: Roy Tan <groyn88@...>
Subject: [SiGNeL] PLU reunion dinner
To: signel@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, September 11, 2009, 12:36 PM

Hello everyone,

I was as the PLU reunion dinner tonight.

It was held at 8 pm at "15 minutes", a restaurant at LaSalle at McNally Road.

How time flies! It has already been 16 years since PLU was formed, in 1993.

I was half an hour early and didn't know what to do the kill the time before I realised that LaSalle was just a stone's throw from Sim Lim Square. So I went shopping there until 8 pm.

It was mighty interesting to meet PLU founder Joseph Lo again, as well as many early members of Singapore's first gay organisation.

From the information which Joseph and artist Jimmy Ong provided, I have added more information to this article on SgWiki. Most of the information was initially ripped of the PLU website and deletionists at Wikipedia nixed it, so I had to transfer it to SgWiki. However, with more information added now, there seems to be less plagiarism.

If you are privy to any more insider information, kindly contribute more to the article or amend any sentence you feel is inaccurate:

http://www.sgwiki.com/wiki/Singapore_gay_equality_movement#PLU-_the_early_years

PLU- the early years

Joseph Lo

People Like Us began as a small discussion group in 1993, largely spearheaded by Joseph Lo together with a handful of friends, which included one Caucasian man. They felt that as part of the greater movement towards universal human rights in Singapore, it was timely that LGBT people had a voice in society too. More specifically, oppression of homosexuals stemming primarily from the Penal Code needed to be addressed.

Lo was already actively involved in human rights activism at the time, having close contact with other organisations included later ones which developed, such as SLANG, a queers women's equality group. Most of his interaction with fellow citizens passionate about human rights was social and not political. Many in the arts community, which traditionally was at the forefront in pushing the social boundaries, were involved in the human rights movement and they formed part of Lo's network.

Although Alex Au and Russell Heng are the more well known LGBT activists today, it was Joseph Lo's decision, stemming from his involvement in human rights activism in general, to set up People Like Us which was the seminal event that launched Singapore's gay equality movement.

The first task PLU set itself was to build gay consciousness, and therefore much of its early work was devoted to preparing the ground.

For the next 3 years, to 1996, People Like Us held monthly Sunday forums. A topic would be chosen and a lead speaker found. But the part which participants enjoyed most was always the break-out sessions. Forum attendees would divide themselves into smaller groups to flesh out these issues on a more personal and intimate level. Topics varied widely, and included coming out of the closet, the law, insurance for singles, housing and safe sex. More light-hearted ones like "homosexuals and beauty" were also dealt with.

Attendance numbers increased exponentially. The first few meetings were held mainly in HDB flats which offered by members of the unregistered group PLU. People like Yazid and Alex Au offered their homes for these discussions. Occasionally, they were even held in a cybercafe in Tiong Bahru co-managed by Sylvia Tan, currently the editor of the English section of Fridae.com. Tan, 18 years of age of the time, and some fellow undergraduate entrepreneurs, had started the venture largely sponsored by their parents' cash. Despite the generous offer of these private venues, within a few months, the forums could no longer fit into any of them.

The Substation

To solve the problem of overcrowding, PLU founder Joseph Lo, who held many hats including artist and human rights campaigner, leveraged on his connections with the Singapore arts community to secure The Substation, a well known centre for the performing arts, as a rendezvous for these meetings. The management of The Substation were pleased to be challenged by an innovative and groundbreaking use of their premises and gladly offered space for the forums.

Most Sundays, somewhere between 40 to 80 people turned up. This may seem few today, but was remarkable considering that it was before the Internet age, and its existence was only known by mouth, and the great majority of homosexual Singaporeans were probably too stigmatised to reveal their sexual orientation. Many who came to the forum half-expected to be arrested by the end of each Sunday.

First LGBT support groups

Long-lasting bonds of friendship were formed between the LGBT people who attended these meetings. Some of them were already well known members of the LGBT community, such as artist Jimmy Ong, the first gay Singaporean to come out publicly with his photograph published in a major newspaper. From the forum discussions, it was felt that there was a need for support groups made up of smaller numbers of men and women.

Support groups with creative names such as "Yagga-yagga" were formed and facilitated by PLU members more knowledgeable and well adjusted to their sexual orientation such as Alex Au. Occasional outings were also organised, such as a picnic at St. John's Island and a short boat cruise. This was also the origin of Oogachaga, Singapore's foremost LGBT-supportive counselling organisation, an idea germinated and translated into reality by C. Singam.

First LGBT periodical

Singapore's first LGBT periodical, a newsletter, was also one of the seminal achievements of PLU. It was a labour-intensive operation to type, photocopy, staple, insert into envelopes, lick and paste stamps and post them to all members on their mailing list. Petrus Tan contributed to much of this arduous work.

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#1052

From: "dlminn" <dlminn@...>
Date: Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:34 pm
Subject: Special Program this Thursday or Friday, U of M, Skating/Dance event!

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Hello everyone!

If you are looking for an interesting and entertaining "different" kind of
activity for later this next week, I recommend this ice skating/drama theater
presentation. The event  is at the Ridder Ice Arena at the University of MN.  An
LYC member and friend of ours is skating as one of the stars in the event.   His
name is Tam (Tom) Bui and he is quite an excellent athlete.  He has been
training very hard, and he hopes to make the US Figure Skating Team in the
Nationals held in a few months as well.  He is looking for the necessary
sponsors now.

Here is the formal info on it below:

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is presenting a cultural educational concert
titled BEING BRANDED on Thursday, September 17, and Friday, September 18, 2009,
at the University of Minnesota's Ritter Ice Arena in Minneapolis. One goal of
this event is to "generate awareness around the branding that minorities have
had in their past and to stimulate individuals to move beyond those
stereotypes."

There will be a pre-concert reception at 6 pm, performance at 7:30 pm and
post-concert discussion at 9 pm. For Ticket information, go to:
http://www.minnesotabcc.org/news.html

Quote:
The event's purpose is to inspire the audience to witness and feel something
they have never seen or experienced before: stories and complexities of racial
and cultural identity being told on the ice by national and international
competitive performers of color (Black, Puerto Rican and East Indian). This is a
fusion of modern dance and skating on the ice.

I hope you enjoy if you are able to attend!

Don Larson

#1053

From: Daryl Van Hale <dutchboydvh@...>
Date: Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:13 am
Subject: Re: Fw: [SiGNeL] PLU reunion dinner

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Hey Todd, �LOL �Really...? �Well thats sweet... �I'm having such a good time in Asia, that i won't be back in the US until February... i'm hoping to come for a week during Chinese new year. Feel free to share my adventures with them.

As to what i've been up to...

Here's my latest blog update. I admit...the text is limited, but there are lots of pics.

http://dvanhale.wordpress.com/

Hugs, Dar

� �

�

�Daryl Van Hale - Singapore

--- On Fri, 9/25/09, Todd Nivala <natureguymsp@...> wrote:

From: Todd Nivala <natureguymsp@...>
Subject: Re: [LYCMinnesota] Fw: [SiGNeL] PLU reunion dinner
To: dutchboydvh@...
Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 3:35 PM

Everyone was asking about Daryl in Atlanta !!!!!

--- On Sat, 9/12/09, Daryl Van Hale <dutchboydvh@...> wrote:

From: Daryl Van Hale <dutchboydvh@...>
Subject: [LYCMinnesota] Fw: [SiGNeL] PLU reunion dinner
To: "Long Yang Club" <lycminnesota@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2009, 9:22 PM

�

I thought you folks might find this interesting.

Hugs, Dar

� �� Daryl Van Hale - Singapore

"Straight (people) need... an education of the heart and soul. They must understand - how it can feel to spend years denying your own deepest truths, to sit silently through classes, meals, and church services while people you love toss off remarks that brutalize your soul."� -� Bruce Bawer

--- On Fri, 9/11/09, Roy Tan <groyn88@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: Roy Tan <groyn88@yahoo. com>
Subject: [SiGNeL] PLU reunion dinner
To: signel@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, September 11, 2009, 12:36 PM

Hello everyone,

I was as the PLU reunion dinner tonight.

It was held at 8 pm at "15 minutes", a restaurant at LaSalle at McNally Road.

How time flies! It has already been 16 years since PLU was formed, in 1993.

I was half an hour early and didn't know what to do the kill the time before I realised that LaSalle was just a stone's throw from Sim Lim Square. So I went shopping there until 8 pm.

It was mighty interesting to meet PLU founder Joseph Lo again, as well as many early members of Singapore's first gay organisation.

From the information which Joseph and artist Jimmy Ong provided, I have added more information to this article on SgWiki. Most of the information was initially ripped of the PLU website and deletionists at Wikipedia nixed it, so I had to transfer it to SgWiki. However, with more information added now, there seems to be less plagiarism.

If you are privy to any more insider information, kindly contribute more to the article or amend any sentence you feel is inaccurate:

http://www.sgwiki. com/wiki/ Singapore_ gay_equality_ movement# PLU-_the_ early_years

PLU- the early years

Joseph Lo

People Like Us began as a small discussion group in 1993, largely spearheaded by Joseph Lo together with a handful of friends, which included one Caucasian man. They felt that as part of the greater movement towards universal human rights in Singapore, it was timely that LGBT people had a voice in society too. More specifically, oppression of homosexuals stemming primarily from the Penal Code needed to be addressed.

Lo was already actively involved in human rights activism at the time, having close contact with other organisations included later ones which developed, such as SLANG, a queers women's equality group. Most of his interaction with fellow citizens passionate about human rights was social and not political. Many in the arts community, which traditionally was at the forefront in pushing the social boundaries, were involved in the human rights movement and they formed part of Lo's network.

Although Alex Au and Russell Heng are the more well known LGBT activists today, it was Joseph Lo's decision, stemming from his involvement in human rights activism in general, to set up People Like Us which was the seminal event that launched Singapore's gay equality movement.

The first task PLU set itself was to build gay consciousness, and therefore much of its early work was devoted to preparing the ground.

For the next 3 years, to 1996, People Like Us held monthly Sunday forums. A topic would be chosen and a lead speaker found. But the part which participants enjoyed most was always the break-out sessions. Forum attendees would divide themselves into smaller groups to flesh out these issues on a more personal and intimate level. Topics varied widely, and included coming out of the closet, the law, insurance for singles, housing and safe sex. More light-hearted ones like "homosexuals and beauty" were also dealt with.

Attendance numbers increased exponentially. The first few meetings were held mainly in HDB flats which offered by members of the unregistered group PLU. People like Yazid and Alex Au offered their homes for these discussions. Occasionally, they were even held in a cybercafe in Tiong Bahru co-managed by Sylvia Tan, currently the editor of the English section of Fridae.com. Tan, 18 years of age of the time, and some fellow undergraduate entrepreneurs, had started the venture largely sponsored by their parents' cash. Despite the generous offer of these private venues, within a few months, the forums could no longer fit into any of them.

The Substation

To solve the problem of overcrowding, PLU founder Joseph Lo, who held many hats including artist and human rights campaigner, leveraged on his connections with the Singapore arts community to secure The Substation, a well known centre for the performing arts, as a rendezvous for these meetings. The management of The Substation were pleased to be challenged by an innovative and groundbreaking use of their premises and gladly offered space for the forums.

Most Sundays, somewhere between 40 to 80 people turned up. This may seem few today, but was remarkable considering that it was before the Internet age, and its existence was only known by mouth, and the great majority of homosexual Singaporeans were probably too stigmatised to reveal their sexual orientation. Many who came to the forum half-expected to be arrested by the end of each Sunday.

First LGBT support groups

Long-lasting bonds of friendship were formed between the LGBT people who attended these meetings. Some of them were already well known members of the LGBT community, such as artist Jimmy Ong, the first gay Singaporean to come out publicly with his photograph published in a major newspaper. From the forum discussions, it was felt that there was a need for support groups made up of smaller numbers of men and women.

Support groups with creative names such as "Yagga-yagga" were formed and facilitated by PLU members more knowledgeable and well adjusted to their sexual orientation such as Alex Au. Occasional outings were also organised, such as a picnic at St. John's Island and a short boat cruise. This was also the origin of Oogachaga, Singapore's foremost LGBT-supportive counselling organisation, an idea germinated and translated into reality by C. Singam.

First LGBT periodical

Singapore's first LGBT periodical, a newsletter, was also one of the seminal achievements of PLU. It was a labour-intensive operation to type, photocopy, staple, insert into envelopes, lick and paste stamps and post them to all members on their mailing list. Petrus Tan contributed to much of this arduous work.

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#1054

From: LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat Sep 26, 2009 4:03 pm
Subject: LYC Dim Sum at Pagoda Restaurant, 10/3/2009, 11:00 am

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Title:		LYC Dim Sum at Pagoda Restaurant

Date:		Saturday October 3, 2009
Time:		11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every month on the first Saturday.
Next reminder:		The next reminder for this event will be sent in 5 days, 23 hours, 56 minutes.
Location:		1417 4th St Se, Minneapolis, MN
Street:		1417 4th St Se,
City State Zip:		Minneapolis, MN
Phone:		612-378-4710
Notes:		Come join LYC for Dim Sum at Pagoda Restaurant in Dinky Town! Featuring a terrific menu from your handsome host: Justin and Alex have concocted up over 90 different varieties of delicious Dim Sum appetizers to lose your mind and your diet over. Please remember that there's plenty of free parking in back of the restaurant. If you don't see an LYC entourage at first just ask the waiters or Justin and Alex. Note: Depending on of the number of people at your table the gratuity might already be added into your bill. Avoid double tipping by checking with your waiter or host! For more info you can visit Pagoda's website at: http://www.pagodadinkytown.com/

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#1055

From: LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:57 pm
Subject: LYC Wednesday nights now at Wilde Roast Cafe off Hennepin Ave., 9/30/2009, 7:00 pm

LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		LYCMinnesota Yahoo! Group

Title:		LYC Wednesday nights now at Wilde Roast Cafe off Hennepin Ave.

Date:		Wednesday September 30, 2009
Time:		7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every week.
Location:		Wilde Roast Cafe. Just a block north of Hennepin and Central Intersection, Minneapolis, MN
Street:		518 E Hennepin Ave
City State Zip:		Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone:		(612) 331-4544
Notes:		Hi LYC'ers, Wilde Roast Cafe on Hennepin Avenue is a bit of an upscale coffee house featuring an artsy glbt'ish ambiance and a full food and beverage menu. LYC members meet at Wilde Roast each Wednesday evening at seven pm. Wilde Roast features on site and street parking. Wilde Roast Cafe's website is at: http://www.wilderoastcafe.com/index.php These Wednesday night gatherings are informal and can range in size anywhere from three to ten people. It's a perfect opportunity to chat over coffee, laugh and share each others travel adventures in an informal setting. It's an ideal opportunity to become acquainted with what LYC is all about. Show up when you can, and leave when you like. We're discreet. Don't be shy. It you don't haven't met any of us yet just ask the Barrista at the counter. We looking forward to meeting you. Ted

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#1056

From: Daryl Van Hale <dutchboydvh@...>
Date: Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:45 am
Subject: Support Jimmy Din at attend his show!

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I won't be able to attend due to distance, but if any of you can go and support Jimmy, please do so!

He's sweet and funny. �A great guy!

Hugs, Dar

� �

�

�Daryl Van Hale - Singapore

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#1057

From: LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Oct 2, 2009 4:05 pm
Subject: LYC Dim Sum at Pagoda Restaurant, 10/3/2009, 11:00 am

LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		LYCMinnesota Yahoo! Group

Title:		LYC Dim Sum at Pagoda Restaurant

Date:		Saturday October 3, 2009
Time:		11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every month on the first Saturday.
Location:		1417 4th St Se, Minneapolis, MN
Street:		1417 4th St Se,
City State Zip:		Minneapolis, MN
Phone:		612-378-4710
Notes:		Come join LYC for Dim Sum at Pagoda Restaurant in Dinky Town! Featuring a terrific menu from your handsome host: Justin and Alex have concocted up over 90 different varieties of delicious Dim Sum appetizers to lose your mind and your diet over. Please remember that there's plenty of free parking in back of the restaurant. If you don't see an LYC entourage at first just ask the waiters or Justin and Alex. Note: Depending on of the number of people at your table the gratuity might already be added into your bill. Avoid double tipping by checking with your waiter or host! For more info you can visit Pagoda's website at: http://www.pagodadinkytown.com/

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#1058

From: LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Oct 6, 2009 11:57 pm
Subject: LYC Wednesday nights now at Wilde Roast Cafe off Hennepin Ave., 10/7/2009, 7:00 pm

LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		LYCMinnesota Yahoo! Group

Title:		LYC Wednesday nights now at Wilde Roast Cafe off Hennepin Ave.

Date:		Wednesday October 7, 2009
Time:		7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every week.
Location:		Wilde Roast Cafe. Just a block north of Hennepin and Central Intersection, Minneapolis, MN
Street:		518 E Hennepin Ave
City State Zip:		Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone:		(612) 331-4544
Notes:		Hi LYC'ers, Wilde Roast Cafe on Hennepin Avenue is a bit of an upscale coffee house featuring an artsy glbt'ish ambiance and a full food and beverage menu. LYC members meet at Wilde Roast each Wednesday evening at seven pm. Wilde Roast features on site and street parking. Wilde Roast Cafe's website is at: http://www.wilderoastcafe.com/index.php These Wednesday night gatherings are informal and can range in size anywhere from three to ten people. It's a perfect opportunity to chat over coffee, laugh and share each others travel adventures in an informal setting. It's an ideal opportunity to become acquainted with what LYC is all about. Show up when you can, and leave when you like. We're discreet. Don't be shy. It you don't haven't met any of us yet just ask the Barrista at the counter. We looking forward to meeting you. Ted

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#1059

From: Daryl Van Hale <dutchboydvh@...>
Date: Sat Oct 3, 2009 12:58 am
Subject: GLBT History Month 2009 Starts Today!

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GLBT History Month 2009 Starts Today!

From: Equality Forum <chip@...>
Subject: GLBT History Month 2009 Starts Today!
To: dutchboydvh@...
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009, 7:48 AM

Starting today, a GLBT Icon is presented daily, with a video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images and other resources - all provided for free.

The 31 Icon videos can be embedded without charge on Web sites or blogs. Once embedded, the video player will automatically update the daily Icon video. [More]

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Thursday, October 1 - Sunday, October 4th

October 1st - Alvin Ailey Jr.

Alvin Ailey Jr. was an internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer. He founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, a dance company hailed as an ambassador of American culture.

A prolific choreographer, Ailey created 79 original works for his company. His signature piece "Revelations" is touted as the most-watched work of modern dance. [More]

October 2nd - John Amaechi

John Amaechi is the first NBA player to speak publicly about being gay. In 2007, three years after retiring from pro basketball, he became one of only six male professional athletes in the four major U.S. sports to come out.

"It was absolutely my ultimate goal to play in the NBA," says Amaechi. In 1995, his dream became reality. [More]

October 3rd - Tammy Baldwin

Tammy Baldwin is the first out lesbian elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. She is one of three openly gay members and the first openly gay non-incumbent elected to Congress.

"There will not be a magic day when we wake up and it's now OK to express ourselves publicly," says Baldwin. "We make that day by doing things publicly until it's simply the way things are." [More]

October 4th - John Cage

Twentieth century composer John Cage pushed the boundaries of traditional music, experimenting with sound, environment and audience perception. His avant-garde work influenced music, painting, dance, performance art and poetry.

"I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas," said Cage. "I'm frightened of the old ones." [More]

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#1060

From: John <sweetlove2855@...>
Date: Fri Oct 9, 2009 12:49 am
Subject: Jimmy Q Dinh at the Joke Joint Comedy Club

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http://jimmyqdinh.com/about/JQD_entertainment_whoIhavemet.htm

Hi,

For those of you who may be interested, Jimmy Dinh will be performing a short standup comedy set at the Joke Joint Comedy Club in Bloomington on Friday, October 9th at 10:30 pm. Jimmy will be performing with headliners Chris Barnes and Scott Brady.

Jimmy is Vietnamese-American; he lived in Minneapolis for 15 years before moving to Hollywood, California in 2005. Since that time he has started a sucessful eyelash business on Sunset Boulevard catering to Hollywood celebrities. He has also taken up acting and standup comedy and has appeared at the Hollywood Improv, the Comedy Store, the Ice House, Comedy Union, Ha Ha Coffee and the Improv Comedy Club in Irvine. He also has had several small parts in films and a music video 'Honey' by Erykah Badu.

Here are some links regarding Jimmy:

Jimmy Dinh's lashes and Hilary Duff

http://www.hilarynews.com/2009/01/18/hilary-duff-at-jimmy-dinhs/

Celebrities, who Jimmy Dinh has met and working for them..

Oscar's party http://jimmyqdinh.com/about/JQD_entertainment3.htm

Erykah Badu 'Honey' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9jpkF1ehD8

(jimmy as a naked John Lennon is on the cover of the Rolling Stone/Riding My Hip magazine with Erykah a la John Lennon and Yoko Ono near end of video)

Jimmy's eyelashes website http://www.jimmyqdinh.com/

The Joke Joint Comedy Club is located at the Ramada Inn (formerly the Thunderbird Hotel) located in Bloomington at I-494 and 24th Ave. Tickets are $10 online at www.jokejointcomedyclub.com and $14 at the door; get $2 off if you tell them you are there for the Jimmy Dinh Birthday Party. Hope to see you there!

John Belcher

#1061

From: Daryl Van Hale <dutchboydvh@...>
Date: Sat Oct 10, 2009 2:36 am
Subject: MPLS-OCTOBER 11th RALLY FOR LGBT RIGHTS

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Subject: MPLS-OCTOBER 11th RALLY FOR LGBT RIGHTS

For anyone who is interested in rallying for LGBT rights here in MPLS on the 11th here is a link http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171519603553&index=1 . Bring signs, a loud voice and a demanding attitude!

I hope anyone interested can attend!

Dar
--------------------

� �

�

�Daryl Van Hale - Singapore

#1062

From: LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:56 pm
Subject: LYC Wednesday nights now at Wilde Roast Cafe off Hennepin Ave., 10/14/2009, 7:00 pm

LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		LYCMinnesota Yahoo! Group

Title:		LYC Wednesday nights now at Wilde Roast Cafe off Hennepin Ave.

Date:		Wednesday October 14, 2009
Time:		7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every week.
Location:		Wilde Roast Cafe. Just a block north of Hennepin and Central Intersection, Minneapolis, MN
Street:		518 E Hennepin Ave
City State Zip:		Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone:		(612) 331-4544
Notes:		Hi LYC'ers, Wilde Roast Cafe on Hennepin Avenue is a bit of an upscale coffee house featuring an artsy glbt'ish ambiance and a full food and beverage menu. LYC members meet at Wilde Roast each Wednesday evening at seven pm. Wilde Roast features on site and street parking. Wilde Roast Cafe's website is at: http://www.wilderoastcafe.com/index.php These Wednesday night gatherings are informal and can range in size anywhere from three to ten people. It's a perfect opportunity to chat over coffee, laugh and share each others travel adventures in an informal setting. It's an ideal opportunity to become acquainted with what LYC is all about. Show up when you can, and leave when you like. We're discreet. Don't be shy. It you don't haven't met any of us yet just ask the Barrista at the counter. We looking forward to meeting you. Ted

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#1063

From: "Ping P" <dlminn@...>
Date: Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:25 am
Subject: Puerto Vallarta Condos for rent, Feb 4-11 and Feb 11-18

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LUXURY CONDO RENTAL- Playa del Sol Costa Sur resort,  Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
(Half price in peak season and prime location!)

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#1064

From: LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:56 pm
Subject: LYC Wednesday nights now at Wilde Roast Cafe off Hennepin Ave., 10/21/2009, 7:00 pm

LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		LYCMinnesota Yahoo! Group

Title:		LYC Wednesday nights now at Wilde Roast Cafe off Hennepin Ave.

Date:		Wednesday October 21, 2009
Time:		7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every week.
Location:		Wilde Roast Cafe. Just a block north of Hennepin and Central Intersection, Minneapolis, MN
Street:		518 E Hennepin Ave
City State Zip:		Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone:		(612) 331-4544
Notes:		Hi LYC'ers, Wilde Roast Cafe on Hennepin Avenue is a bit of an upscale coffee house featuring an artsy glbt'ish ambiance and a full food and beverage menu. LYC members meet at Wilde Roast each Wednesday evening at seven pm. Wilde Roast features on site and street parking. Wilde Roast Cafe's website is at: http://www.wilderoastcafe.com/index.php These Wednesday night gatherings are informal and can range in size anywhere from three to ten people. It's a perfect opportunity to chat over coffee, laugh and share each others travel adventures in an informal setting. It's an ideal opportunity to become acquainted with what LYC is all about. Show up when you can, and leave when you like. We're discreet. Don't be shy. It you don't haven't met any of us yet just ask the Barrista at the counter. We looking forward to meeting you. Ted

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#1065

From: Daryl Van Hale <dutchboydvh@...>
Date: Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:11 am
Subject: Hate crime caught on tape - tell Senate we can't wait!

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Just to make you aware. If you feel inclined, do your part.

Hugs, Dar

Daryl Van Hale - Singapore

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Subject: Hate crime caught on tape - tell Senate we can't wait!
To: dutchboydvh@...
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 10:00 AM

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HRCnews
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UPDATE

What has HRC done for me lately?

ME – HRC phonebanks for marriage equality in Maine. More »

WA – HRC volunteers make over 1,600 calls for Seattle's Approve 71 campaign.
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DC – HRC trains activists to testify at hearings for marriage equality bill. More »

DE – LGBT advocates make strides towards equality in Delaware. More »

ACT

Brutal hate crime on video – tell the Senate to pass the bill!

Last week, the brutal beating of a gay man was caught on tape in New York. As the Senate prepares for its final vote on the hate crimes bill, make sure your senators watch this shocking video – understanding that it could just as easily have happened to any LGBT constituent – and send the bill to the President without delay.

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#1066

From: Daryl Van Hale <dutchboydvh@...>
Date: Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:51 pm
Subject: The Guardian: A Day in Hand - an organisation dedicated to encouraging gay people to hold hands in public

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I enjoyed this article. I remember when Lawrence and i went on our first date. We had dinner and then walked down Niclolette... and he took my hand. That was a nice nite, holding hands and walking in public. When we'd walk around Lake Calhoun, we'd also hold hands. We occasionally got a second glance, and even more rarely someone would make a rude comment. Most people just took it in stride. It's a good feeling.

Enjoy, Dar

Daryl Van Hale - Singapore

--- On Tue, 10/20/09, James Koh <thom.k.76@...> wrote:

From: James Koh <thom.k.76@...>
Subject: [SiGNeL] The Guardian: A Day in Hand - an organisation dedicated to encouraging gay people to hold hands in public
To: signel@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 2:34 AM

Gays are being attacked – but we're holding hands, heads held high

By Patrick Strudwick <http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/patrick-strudwick>

from The Guardian

I came out of the closet when I was 14, but rarely have I held another man's
hand in public. I'm a pragmatist. The feeling of cosy belonging might be
delightful in theory, but as a gay person, it's not that simple – it
necessitates a constant risk assessment of one's surroundings.

Which may explain why my hands are sweating. I'm standing outside The George
and Dragon, a gay pub on east London <http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/london>'s
Hackney Road, waiting to meet a man who has agreed to walk hand in hand with
me. You might think that these days people would barely notice. But things
have changed. We're in the midst of a new wave of anti-gay hate crimes:
since April there has been a 14% rise nationwide in attacks on gay people.
There were four homophobic murders in London last year; last week Ian
Baynham died a fortnight after being attacked in Trafalgar Square. In summer
mobs of youths besieged gay bars in east London. And, just a few metres from
where I'm standing, a 21-year-old man was left paralysed last year after a
gang stabbed him repeatedly. Gay people are getting scared. *I'm* scared.

The man I'm meeting is Dave Atkins, the mercifully tall and broad founder of
A Day in Hand, an organisation dedicated to encouraging gay people to hold
hands in public. "You have to go out and do it," he booms. "It's the only
way things will change."

He grabs my hand. We pass an elderly woman who stares straight ahead. Next
come a couple in their 30s with two young children. They seem
incomprehensibly absorbed in what their toddler is doing. A man saunters by.
He clocks our clasped hands before looking away. Was that a hostile look?

"Let's go up here," I say, leading Dave into the Boundary estate where those
mobs are rumoured to have come from. We pass a group of youths. They appear
to find their iPhones more compelling than the sight of two interlocked
homosexuals. At Whitechapel market a pair of bargain hunters glance first at
us, down at our hands, and back to the two-for-ones.

Then something shocking happens. We turn into a quiet side street. Dave and
I are engrossed in our conversation. Suddenly I jolt with the realisation
that I have forgotten we are holding hands. "That's the Holy Grail," says
Dave, "being so comfortable you don't even think about it."

We head into the West End and provoke nothing more than a cursory glance.
Our final destination is Trafalgar Square. Last month, Ian Baynham, 62, was
kicked to death here. There's a din coming from somewhere – a man is on the
first ridge of Nelson's column preaching the message of the 'Good Book'.
"Let's climb up next to him!" I cry. The sight of a preacher on Nelson's
column with two gay men holding hands next to him is starting to draw
crowds. A lesbian couple spot us, scramble up and join our silent show of
defiance. "The Lord will save you," says the preacher. He didn't save Ian
Baynham, I think.

"I'm genuinely surprised," I tell Dave afterwards as we say our goodbyes. "I
was expecting at least some nasty comments." "You see?" he replies, beaming.

But I know that today I was lucky; that at night things could have been
different.

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#1067

From: LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:57 pm
Subject: LYC Wednesday nights now at Wilde Roast Cafe off Hennepin Ave., 10/28/2009, 7:00 pm

LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		LYCMinnesota Yahoo! Group

Title:		LYC Wednesday nights now at Wilde Roast Cafe off Hennepin Ave.

Date:		Wednesday October 28, 2009
Time:		7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every week.
Location:		Wilde Roast Cafe. Just a block north of Hennepin and Central Intersection, Minneapolis, MN
Street:		518 E Hennepin Ave
City State Zip:		Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone:		(612) 331-4544
Notes:		Hi LYC'ers, Wilde Roast Cafe on Hennepin Avenue is a bit of an upscale coffee house featuring an artsy glbt'ish ambiance and a full food and beverage menu. LYC members meet at Wilde Roast each Wednesday evening at seven pm. Wilde Roast features on site and street parking. Wilde Roast Cafe's website is at: http://www.wilderoastcafe.com/index.php These Wednesday night gatherings are informal and can range in size anywhere from three to ten people. It's a perfect opportunity to chat over coffee, laugh and share each others travel adventures in an informal setting. It's an ideal opportunity to become acquainted with what LYC is all about. Show up when you can, and leave when you like. We're discreet. Don't be shy. It you don't haven't met any of us yet just ask the Barrista at the counter. We looking forward to meeting you. Ted

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#1068

From: LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat Oct 31, 2009 5:05 pm
Subject: LYC Dim Sum at Pagoda Restaurant, 11/7/2009, 11:00 am

LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		LYCMinnesota Yahoo! Group

Title:		LYC Dim Sum at Pagoda Restaurant

Date:		Saturday November 7, 2009
Time:		11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every month on the first Saturday.
Next reminder:		The next reminder for this event will be sent in 5 days, 23 hours, 55 minutes.
Location:		1417 4th St Se, Minneapolis, MN
Street:		1417 4th St Se,
City State Zip:		Minneapolis, MN
Phone:		612-378-4710
Notes:		Come join LYC for Dim Sum at Pagoda Restaurant in Dinky Town! Featuring a terrific menu from your handsome host: Justin and Alex have concocted up over 90 different varieties of delicious Dim Sum appetizers to lose your mind and your diet over. Please remember that there's plenty of free parking in back of the restaurant. If you don't see an LYC entourage at first just ask the waiters or Justin and Alex. Note: Depending on of the number of people at your table the gratuity might already be added into your bill. Avoid double tipping by checking with your waiter or host! For more info you can visit Pagoda's website at: http://www.pagodadinkytown.com/

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#1069

From: mech serv <mechserv2000@...>
Date: Sun Nov 1, 2009 2:09 am
Subject: Fw: Re: Obama Lifts HIV Travel, Immigration Ban to the U.S.A.

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Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009, 10:03 AM

Obama Lifts HIV Travel, Immigration Ban
Follow this link to watch the signing:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5463026n&tag=api

President Barack Obama lifted the HIV Travel and Immigration Ban during a signing ceremony for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act on Friday, as previously reported by The Advocate.
By Kerry Eleveld and Michelle Garcia

During a signing ceremony for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act, President Barack Obama announced Friday that the federal government would end its ban on travel and immigration to the U.S. by people who are HIV-positive, as first reported by The Advocate.

Obama made the announcement in the Diplomatic Room of the White House, where he told attendees that that policy was instituted 22 years ago "in a decision rooted in fear rather than fact."

"We are one of only a dozen countries that still bar people with HIV from entering our own country," he said. "If we want to be the global leader in HIV, we need to act like it."

The ban, first implemented in 1987 and codified into law by Congress in 1993, prevented non-U.S. citizens who were HIV-positive from traveling or immigrating to the United States unless the Department of Homeland Security granted them a waiver.

Congress passed the policy reversal last summer under the leadership of Sen. John Kerry, then-senator Gordon Smith, and Congresswoman Barbara Lee; President George W. Bush signed it into law, but the administration was unable to finalize the change before his term ended. President Obama thanked the former president for approving the initial steps to repealing the ban.

The new regulation, which is now on display here and will be officially published in the federal register on Monday, eliminates any travel and immigration restrictions that are tied to a person's HIV status. The Department of Health and Human Services put the wheels of change in motion in late June by publishing the proposed regulation to the federal register, which triggered a 45-day public comment period before HHS sent the rule back to the Office of Management and Budget for final approval.

Obama said the new rule would go into effect "just after the new year." Since January 1 is a federal holiday, the rule is expected to officially take effect January 4.

In the intervening months, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has directed its officers to place holds on any decisions regarding green card applications that are based solely on an individual's HIV status pending full implementation of the new rule.

Rachel B. Tiven, executive director of the LGBT lobby group Immigration Equality, welcomed the announcement.

“At long last, people living with HIV will no longer be pointlessly barred from this country,” Tiven said. "Every day, Immigration Equality hears from individuals and families who have been separated because of the ban, with no benefit to the public health. Now those families can be reunited."

Enactment of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act will fund critical HIV/AIDS treatment and some prevention programs through 2013 at about $2.5 billion annually, representing a 5% increase for all sections of the act. The program helps about 500,000 mostly low-income and uninsured people living with AIDS/HIV per year, according to the Government Accountability Office.

"We can't give Ryan White back to Jeanne, back to his mom," Obama said, speaking of Jeanne White-Ginder, who was in attendance. "But what we can do what the legislation that I'm about to sign has done for nearly 20 years is honor the courage that he and his family showed."

The Ryan White CARE Act, named after an Indiana teenager who contracted HIV through a blood transfusion and was diagnosed with AIDS in 1984, was originally passed in 1990 and has since been extended three times.

Full text of the president's remarks follow on the next page:

October 30, 2009

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AT SIGNING OF THE RYAN WHITE HIV/AIDS
TREATMENT EXTENSION ACT OF 2009

Diplomatic Reception Room

11:58 A.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody.

AUDIENCE: Good morning.

THE PRESIDENT: We often speak about AIDS as if it's going on somewhere else. And for good reason -- this is a virus that has touched lives and decimated communities around the world, particularly in Africa. But often overlooked is the fact that we face a serious HIV/AIDS epidemic of our own -- right here in Washington, D.C., and right here in the United States of America. And today, we are taking two important steps forward in the fight that we face here at home.

It has been nearly three decades since this virus first became known. But for years, we refused to recognize it for what it was. It was coined a "gay disease." Those who had it were viewed with suspicion. There was a sense among some that people afflicted by AIDS somehow deserved their fate and that it was acceptable for our nation to look the other way.

A number of events and advances over the years have broadened our understanding of this cruel illness. One of them came in 1984, when a 13-year-old boy from central Indiana contracted HIV/AIDS from a transfusion. Doctors assured people that Ryan White posed no risk to his classmates or his community. But ignorance was still widespread. People didn't yet understand or believe that the virus couldn't be spread by casual contact. Parents protested Ryan's attendance in class. Some even pulled their kids out of school. Things got so bad that the White family had to ultimately move to another town.

It would have been easy for Ryan and his family to stay quiet and to fight the illness in private. But what Ryan showed was the same courage and strength that so many HIV-positive activists have shown over the years and shown around -- show around the world today. And because he did, we didn't just become more informed about HIV/AIDS, we began to take action to fight it.

In 1990, the year Ryan passed away, two great friends and unlikely political allies, Ted Kennedy and Orrin Hatch, came together and introduced the Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act -- the CARE Act -- which was later named after Ryan.

In a few minutes, I'm going to sign the fourth reauthorization of the Ryan White CARE Act. Now, in the past, policy differences have made reauthorizations of this program divisive and controversial. But that didn't happen this year. And for that, the members of Congress that are here today deserve extraordinary credit for passing this bill in the bipartisan manner that it deserves: Tom Harkin and Mike Enzi in the Senate, we are grateful to you for your extraordinary work; Speaker Pelosi, who's always leading the charge on so many issues; Frank Pallone, Jr., Joe Barton, Barbara Lee and Donna Christensen in the House, thank you for your extraordinary work -- oh don't worry, I'm getting to Henry. (Laughter.) Nancy is always looking out for members, but we've got a special section for Henry.

And Chairman Henry Waxman, who began holding hearings on AIDS in 1982, before there was even a name for AIDS, was leading here in Washington to make sure that this got the informed attention that it deserved and who led the House in passing the original Ryan White legislation in 1990.

I also want to acknowledge the HIV community for crafting a consensus document that did so much to help move this process forward. Some of the advocates so important to this legislation are with us here today: Ernest Hopkins from Cities Advocating for Emergency AIDS Relief; Frank Oldham, Jr., President and CEO of the National Association of People with AIDS; and Julie Scofield, Executive Director of the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors.

And I'm especially honored that Ryan's mother, Jeanne White-Ginder, is here today. For 25 years, Jeanne had an immeasurable impact in helping ramp up America's response to this epidemic. While we lost Ryan at too young an age, Jeanne's efforts have extended the lives and saved the lives of so many others. We are so appreciative to you. Thank you. (Applause.)

You know, over the past 19 years this legislation has evolved from an emergency response into a comprehensive national program for the care and support of Americans living with HIV/AIDS. It helps communities that are most severely affected by this epidemic and often least served by our health care system, including minority communities, the LGBT community, rural communities, and the homeless. It's often the only option for the uninsured and the underinsured. And it provides life-saving medical services to more than half a million Americans every year, in every corner of the country.

It's helped us to open a critical front on the ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS. But let me be clear: This is a battle that's far from over, and it's a battle that all of us need to do our part to join. AIDS may no longer be the leading killer of Americans ages 25 to 44, as it once was. But there are still 1.1 million people living with HIV/AIDS in the United States, and more than 56,000 new infections occur every single year.

Some communities still experience unacceptably high rates of infection. Gay men make up 2 or 3 percent of the population, but more than half of all new cases. African Americans make up roughly half of all new cases. Nearly half of all new cases now occur in the South. And a staggering 7 percent of Washington, D.C.'s residents between the ages of 40 and 49 live with HIV/AIDS -- and the epidemic here isn't as severe as it is in several other U.S. cities.

So tackling this epidemic will take far more aggressive approaches than we've seen in the past -- not only from our federal government, but also state and local governments, from local community organizations, and from places of worship.

But it will also take an effort to end the stigma that has stopped people from getting tested; that has stopped people from facing their own illness; and that has sped the spread of this disease for far too long. A couple of years ago Michelle and I were in Africa and we tried to combat the stigma when we were in Kenya by taking a public HIV/AIDS test. And I'm proud to announce today we're about to take another step towards ending that stigma.

Twenty-two years ago, in a decision rooted in fear rather than fact, the United States instituted a travel ban on entry into the country for people living with HIV/AIDS. Now, we talk about reducing the stigma of this disease -- yet we've treated a visitor living with it as a threat. We lead the world when it comes to helping stem the AIDS pandemic -- yet we are one of only a dozen countries that still bar people from HIV from entering our own country.

If we want to be the global leader in combating HIV/AIDS, we need to act like it. And that's why, on Monday my administration will publish a final rule that eliminates the travel ban effective just after the New Year. Congress and President Bush began this process last year, and they ought to be commended for it. We are finishing the job. It's a step that will encourage people to get tested and get treatment, it's a step that will keep families together, and it's a step that will save lives. (Applause.)

We are continuing the work of crafting a coordinated, measurable national HIV/AIDS strategy to stem and suppress this epidemic. I'm pleased to report that the Office of National AIDS Policy, led by Jeffrey Crowley, has already held eight in a series of 14 community discussions in cities across the country. They've brought together faith-based organizations and businesses, schools and research institutions, people living with HIV and concerned citizens, gathering ideas on how to target a national response that effectively reduces HIV infections, improves access to treatment, and eliminates health disparities. And we are encouraged by the energy, the enthusiasm, and great ideas that we've collected so far.

We can't give Ryan White back to Jeanne, back to his mom. But what we can do -- what the legislation that I'm about to sign has done for nearly 20 years -- is honor the courage that he and his family showed. What we can do is to take more action and educate more people. What we can do is keep fighting each and every day until we eliminate this disease from the face of the Earth.

So with that, let me sign this bill. (Applause.)

#1070

From: Daryl Van Hale <dutchboydvh@...>
Date: Sun Nov 1, 2009 7:26 am
Subject: *{TGPSK}* 20,000 march in Taipei, Taiwan for gay rights

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Another step in the right direction. �

Hugs, Dar

� �

�

�Daryl Van Hale - Singapore

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From: Bob <brisbob@...>
Subject: [SiGNeL] Fw: *{TGPSK}* 20,000 march in Taipei, Taiwan for gay rights
To: signel@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2009, 10:03 PM

�

20,000 march in Taipei for gay rights

TAIPEI: More than 20,000 people marched in Taipei on Saturday to demand equal rights for gays and the legalisation of homosexual marriage.�

The gay pride march, which began with only 500 participants in 2003, drew more than 20,000 homosexuals and supporters, including gay rights activists from China, Japan and Malaysia.

Participants in the march came from nearly 100 gay rights groups and social groups, including the Taiwan branch of Amnesty International and Taiwan Green Party.

Led by a giant rainbow flag, symbol of the gay rights movement, the procession moved from the square in front of the presidential office building to downtown Taipei, before returning to the same square for a concert.

Professor Ho Chuen-juei said the parade is to raise the voice of the gay, lesbian and transgender community, to fight prejudice and discrimination.

Taiwan's gay rights movement has achieved a lot over the years, but much needs to be done, because in recent months there have been some cases of suppression on homosexuals, she wrote in an open letter on the internet.

Among Asian countries, Taiwan is one of the most open societies regarding tolerance of homosexuality.

In 2003, when the current President Ma Ying-jeou was Taipei mayor, the Taipei City government began to subsidise the annual Gay Carnival, but the funding has dwindled over the years.

Organiser of Saturday's march urged Ma, who became president in 2008, to honour his campaign promise to promote equal rights for homosexuals.

More:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/20000-march-in-Taipei-for-gay-rights/articleshow/5184216.cms

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Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time.
Have a great day,
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Have a great day,
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#1071

From: LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Nov 4, 2009 12:55 am
Subject: LYC Wednesday nights now at Wilde Roast Cafe off Hennepin Ave., 11/4/2009, 7:00 pm

LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		LYCMinnesota Yahoo! Group

Title:		LYC Wednesday nights now at Wilde Roast Cafe off Hennepin Ave.

Date:		Wednesday November 4, 2009
Time:		7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every week.
Location:		Wilde Roast Cafe. Just a block north of Hennepin and Central Intersection, Minneapolis, MN
Street:		518 E Hennepin Ave
City State Zip:		Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone:		(612) 331-4544
Notes:		Hi LYC'ers, Wilde Roast Cafe on Hennepin Avenue is a bit of an upscale coffee house featuring an artsy glbt'ish ambiance and a full food and beverage menu. LYC members meet at Wilde Roast each Wednesday evening at seven pm. Wilde Roast features on site and street parking. Wilde Roast Cafe's website is at: http://www.wilderoastcafe.com/index.php These Wednesday night gatherings are informal and can range in size anywhere from three to ten people. It's a perfect opportunity to chat over coffee, laugh and share each others travel adventures in an informal setting. It's an ideal opportunity to become acquainted with what LYC is all about. Show up when you can, and leave when you like. We're discreet. Don't be shy. It you don't haven't met any of us yet just ask the Barrista at the counter. We looking forward to meeting you. Ted

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#1072

From: LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Nov 6, 2009 5:08 pm
Subject: LYC Dim Sum at Pagoda Restaurant, 11/7/2009, 11:00 am

LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		LYCMinnesota Yahoo! Group

Title:		LYC Dim Sum at Pagoda Restaurant

Date:		Saturday November 7, 2009
Time:		11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every month on the first Saturday.
Location:		1417 4th St Se, Minneapolis, MN
Street:		1417 4th St Se,
City State Zip:		Minneapolis, MN
Phone:		612-378-4710
Notes:		Come join LYC for Dim Sum at Pagoda Restaurant in Dinky Town! Featuring a terrific menu from your handsome host: Justin and Alex have concocted up over 90 different varieties of delicious Dim Sum appetizers to lose your mind and your diet over. Please remember that there's plenty of free parking in back of the restaurant. If you don't see an LYC entourage at first just ask the waiters or Justin and Alex. Note: Depending on of the number of people at your table the gratuity might already be added into your bill. Avoid double tipping by checking with your waiter or host! For more info you can visit Pagoda's website at: http://www.pagodadinkytown.com/

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#1073

From: LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:55 am
Subject: LYC Wednesday nights now at Wilde Roast Cafe off Hennepin Ave., 11/11/2009, 7:00 pm

LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		LYCMinnesota Yahoo! Group

Title:		LYC Wednesday nights now at Wilde Roast Cafe off Hennepin Ave.

Date:		Wednesday November 11, 2009
Time:		7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every week.
Location:		Wilde Roast Cafe. Just a block north of Hennepin and Central Intersection, Minneapolis, MN
Street:		518 E Hennepin Ave
City State Zip:		Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone:		(612) 331-4544
Notes:		Hi LYC'ers, Wilde Roast Cafe on Hennepin Avenue is a bit of an upscale coffee house featuring an artsy glbt'ish ambiance and a full food and beverage menu. LYC members meet at Wilde Roast each Wednesday evening at seven pm. Wilde Roast features on site and street parking. Wilde Roast Cafe's website is at: http://www.wilderoastcafe.com/index.php These Wednesday night gatherings are informal and can range in size anywhere from three to ten people. It's a perfect opportunity to chat over coffee, laugh and share each others travel adventures in an informal setting. It's an ideal opportunity to become acquainted with what LYC is all about. Show up when you can, and leave when you like. We're discreet. Don't be shy. It you don't haven't met any of us yet just ask the Barrista at the counter. We looking forward to meeting you. Ted

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#1074

From: Daryl Van Hale <dutchboydvh@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:29 pm
Subject: Polo Boys

dutchboydvh

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A new Singapore tv series... i thought you might like to hear about.

Polo Boys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcSklcX76iQ

http://poloboys.mediacorptv.sg/

The acting is not great... but there is definitely lots of eye candy!

Hugs, Dar

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�Daryl Van Hale - Singapore

#1075

From: Daryl Van Hale <dutchboydvh@...>
Date: Sat Nov 14, 2009 3:39 am
Subject: Hot asian guy calender

dutchboydvh

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A calender you can order... that is right up our alley here at LYC.

http://shop.fridae.com/product.php?productid=18154&cat=0&page=1

Enjoy, Dar

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�Daryl Van Hale - Singapore

#1076

From: LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:02 am
Subject: LYC Wednesday nights now at Wilde Roast Cafe off Hennepin Ave., 11/18/2009, 7:00 pm

LYCMinnesota@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		LYCMinnesota Yahoo! Group

Title:		LYC Wednesday nights now at Wilde Roast Cafe off Hennepin Ave.

Date:		Wednesday November 18, 2009
Time:		7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every week.
Location:		Wilde Roast Cafe. Just a block north of Hennepin and Central Intersection, Minneapolis, MN
Street:		518 E Hennepin Ave
City State Zip:		Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone:		(612) 331-4544
Notes:		Hi LYC'ers, Wilde Roast Cafe on Hennepin Avenue is a bit of an upscale coffee house featuring an artsy glbt'ish ambiance and a full food and beverage menu. LYC members meet at Wilde Roast each Wednesday evening at seven pm. Wilde Roast features on site and street parking. Wilde Roast Cafe's website is at: http://www.wilderoastcafe.com/index.php These Wednesday night gatherings are informal and can range in size anywhere from three to ten people. It's a perfect opportunity to chat over coffee, laugh and share each others travel adventures in an informal setting. It's an ideal opportunity to become acquainted with what LYC is all about. Show up when you can, and leave when you like. We're discreet. Don't be shy. It you don't haven't met any of us yet just ask the Barrista at the counter. We looking forward to meeting you. Ted

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