Life + Leisure
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LGBT travelers warned as Russia bans any pro-gay expression
Following passage last month of a law banning “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations,” Russia’s President Vladimir Putin signed a bill yesterday that prohibits adoption by...
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Same-sex wedding bells are ringing in Long Beach
Just days after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8, Hotel Maya –...
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The Kitchen Clock
Six small meals throughout the day: the holy grail of dieting. It has been taught and repeated, consumed and digested, as the typical go-to meal...
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Donovan House Hotel offers revamped rooftop bar
Washingtonians have an updated option for escaping the city’s notoriously stifling summer heat and humidity. Kimpton’s Donovan House Hotel has invested $300,000 to revamp its rooftop pool...
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Edith Windsor, Cher Top off New York Pride
Every year New York Pride is a highlight of annual pride season, toasting LGBT rights and equality in the birthplace of the movement. But this...
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Review: Mercedes GL450
There are two requirements for navigating Los Angeles: a car and infinite reserves of patience for the city’s notorious traffic. Freeways are turned into parking...
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Orbitz welcomes Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriages
In reaction to today’s Supreme Court decision to end the Defense of Marriage Act, Orbitz issued a statement surrounding its support of equal rights for...
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Celebrity Cruises, Atlantis Events and Key West among Cruizie Award winners
Winners of the first annual Cruizie Awards were announced this month. The awards, presented by MeetMeOnBoard.com, are designed to recognize the cruise industry in several...
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Barbells Set You Free
When you first walk into your average gym, you’re greeted by a counter, large windows and a huge open space with countless levers and pulleys:...
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Travel to Brussels now easier for LGBT travelers in the U.S.
Traveling to Europe’s “capital city” became easier yesterday, June 18, with the start of new service between Washington and Brussels. Brussels Airlines is now operating flights...
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Kimpton offers low summer rates in D.C.-Baltimore region
As the temperatures rise in the nation’s capital, Kimpton Hotels is inviting travelers to take advantage of some cool low rates and enjoy spectacular weekend...
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Routine-Tracker Apps
Very quickly, in every scenario, smart phones and tablets are replacing pen and paper. Why shouldn’t this trend continue into the gym? Even better: Instead...
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Miami heats up for Out in the Tropics
Gay artists from New York and Cuba will meet in Miami this weekend, June 13 to 16, for Out in the Tropics. Celebrating its fourth...
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Motivational Fitness Apps
Staying motivated while working out is a struggle for many people. So many, in fact, that countless applications and websites are completely dedicated to doing...
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Diet Right
I’m sure you’ve heard firsthand, or even experienced yourself, a diet “failing.” Unable to stick to the regime, the weight came back. It’s an all-too-common...
