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John McCain’s (Kerry-esque) gay marriage doubletalk a chance to change debate.
“I think gay marriage should be allowed if there’s a ceremony kind of thing if you want to call it that. I don’t have any problem with that…I think private ceremonies are fine. I do not think gay marriage should be legal.” –John McCain (via: Towleroad) This double speak from McCain is what could lose…
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Craigslist: Capitalist Tool. Cr(t)aigslist: Biz travel hack.
It’s not Forbes magazine. It’s neo -hippy -do -good -won’t -ipo -customer-focused -san-francisco -kook -free-speech -of-a-business that’s changing offline small business as much as any online entity. Thanks to Craigslist, I just rented my little backhouse in a single day for the third time in five years, at my asking price with plenty of back-up…
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Out mag’s redesign highlights new editor, reader relationship
Over at Towleroad.com they’re discussing Out magazine’s redesign. (Disclosures**) After two warm up issues, the new editor, Aaron Hicklin, is breathing life into the old guy. Though it’s stayed the most read gay magazine for 13 years, it’s had a tough time staying “must read.”*** Hicklin started nicely and from a tough position. I’ll reserve…
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YouTube and Broadcast.com: Learning from Mark Cuban
The Quote: Only a ‘moron’ would buy YouTube –Mark Cuban (CNET reported) The Lesson: Mark Cuban has started, supported and owned many wonderful things. There’s a lot to admire and emulate. (No, really. Click that link to Long Tail blog’s list from last year.) I do think particularly highly of his willingness to say things,…
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Part 1: Gay Marriage. 1963 vs. 2006 Tips for finding one
The cover of the June 1963 issue of One magazine “The Homosexual Viewpoint” reads LET’S PUSH HOMOPHILE MARRIAGE. The poncey illustration is worth a click to the permalink page, as are the tips for finding and keeping a man. (Are the tips totally dated? You decide.) Though i’m pretty familiar with the homo timeline, current…