Posts by morrisamb

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I'm starting up a magazine! wish me luck!

by morrisamb in

2004-05-28 for more info: http://www.fatherstouch.com/q_info.htm.

magazine to tap gay market.

ian gillespie, free press news columnist (column should begin with the words: somebody once told me part of a columnist's

morrisamb

here is our web site...we'll be adding new info. shortly but this is how people can let us know if they want to subscribe! Thanks!

http://www.qmagazine.ca

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Bill Maher's wisdom............again

by Mulan in

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friends

bill maher was on larry king tonight.

i just had to share one of his little tidbits from the online transcript of the show.

i don't respect religion.

morrisamb

Hi Mulan..I caught most of the show..he is amazing...I love his honesty, sense of humour.

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I'm starting up a magazine! wish me luck!

by morrisamb in

2004-05-28 for more info: http://www.fatherstouch.com/q_info.htm.

magazine to tap gay market.

ian gillespie, free press news columnist (column should begin with the words: somebody once told me part of a columnist's

Thanks for your support! Because you pre-ordered the book you receive a E-book version as well. That should be available within two weeks or so, if all goes to plan. The book version will soon follow!

If you feel like it, I'd love to know what you think of my book!

http://www.fatherstouch.com/Order.htm

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I'm starting up a magazine! wish me luck!

by morrisamb in

2004-05-28 for more info: http://www.fatherstouch.com/q_info.htm.

magazine to tap gay market.

ian gillespie, free press news columnist (column should begin with the words: somebody once told me part of a columnist's

morrisamb

Thanks for the feedback! The issue is Sept 1 so if any one is interested in sending me some writing, I have a lot of time to decide what goes in the first issue.

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I'm starting up a magazine! wish me luck!

by morrisamb in

2004-05-28 for more info: http://www.fatherstouch.com/q_info.htm.

magazine to tap gay market.

ian gillespie, free press news columnist (column should begin with the words: somebody once told me part of a columnist's

morrisamb

I should have added..any writers interested in contributing (gay opinion/issues, etc.) email me: [email protected]

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I'm starting up a magazine! wish me luck!

by morrisamb in

2004-05-28 for more info: http://www.fatherstouch.com/q_info.htm.

magazine to tap gay market.

ian gillespie, free press news columnist (column should begin with the words: somebody once told me part of a columnist's

morrisamb

Thanks for your vote of support! I am very excited by this very creative challenge!

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I'm starting up a magazine! wish me luck!

by morrisamb in

2004-05-28 for more info: http://www.fatherstouch.com/q_info.htm.

magazine to tap gay market.

ian gillespie, free press news columnist (column should begin with the words: somebody once told me part of a columnist's

morrisamb

2004-05-28 for more info: http://www.fatherstouch.com/Q_Info.htm
Magazine to tap gay market

IAN GILLESPIE, Free Press News Columnist (Column should begin with the words: Somebody once told me part of a columnist's

Somebody once told me part of a columnist's job is stepping on people's toes. I buy that. So I'm used to attracting heat.

But I've never gotten used to attracting hate.

About two months ago, I wrote a column about the Thames Valley District school board's plan -- which was approved in mid-April -- to incorporate sexual orientation into its safe-schools policy.

In other words, to try preventing straight kids from hating gay kids.

I applauded the board's plan. I also mentioned Matthew Shepard, a young man who was pistol-whipped, tied to a fence and left to die about six years ago in Wyoming. He was killed because he was gay.

The morning that column appeared, I heard the following anonymous message on my answering machine: "Yes, I was wondering," asked the male voice. "Are you some kind of faggot or faggot lover? And your little comment about Matthew Shepard -- I think he got what he deserved. Too bad I wasn't the one who done it to him. Thank you."

I mention this vile little piece of bile because, like it or not, it's one side of this community Donald D'Haene and Christopher Ballard are likely going to face in the next few months.

The two London men are working on a new London publication called Q Magazine, a full-colour monthly printed on premium newsprint and aimed at the local gay community.

The men say they're preparing for a 60-page, 15,000-copy debut in September. The magazine will be distributed, free, around the city and area.

D'Haene is a local freelance writer and performer who's earned critical acclaim for his memoir Father's Touch, which details the physical, sexual and emotional abuse he, his siblings and his mother suffered at the hands of his father.

Ballard is a transplanted Brit who runs Mushroom Studios, a home-based design business that, among other things, supplies the layout designs for medical and pharmaceutical catalogues in the U.S.

The two make an odd couple.

"I think it's a good mix," says Ballard. "I'm a left-wing straight and Donald is a right-wing queen. I think it'll create an interesting dichotomy."

Ballard figures the time is right for Q Magazine.

"It's a market that hasn't been tapped," he says. "And I think London has reached the stage now where it's more of a city than a large town. I think we're moving on as a city and I think gays are being more accepted by society in general.

"So I think it's about time they had their own magazine."

Although a married heterosexual, Ballard says he empathizes with the gay community.

"I've had a lot of gay friends over the years," he says. "And I think that, to some degree, they've been largely misunderstood. And by giving them a voice, they can talk for themselves."

But D'Haene is adamant Q Magazine won't be shocking or confrontational.

He says that sense of restraint is even evident in the magazine's logo, which incorporates two gender symbols into the letter "Q" and is slyly placed beside a model's ear. He admits not all readers will get the "Q" and "ear" coupling, but that's the way he wants it.

"It's less offensive (than the word 'queer')," says D'Haene. "I'm not going to have smut in it. I think there's a wider market to be found. I want to attract the gay that's at home with the children and the white picket fence.

"As far as I'm concerned, most of the things that affect a straight person also affect a gay person. So I have a large window of subjects."

D'Haene says the magazine has already recruited a small staff of ad sellers and writers, including Richard Hudler, former president of the Homophile Association of London. He adds Q will feature an advice column, theatre and restaurant reviews and even home renovation features.

"I'm not trying to convert people to gaydom," says D'Haene. "I'm trying to entertain."

When I ask D'Haene if he's afraid of attracting the ire of hate-filled homophobes like the man who called me, he laughs.

"I took on my father," he says. "So after that, nothing really scares me that way."

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American Idol down to 3

by Mulan in

i can't believe la toya got voted off.

jasmine seems to be a very sweet girl, but to keep her and vote off la toya is nuts.. i am hoping with it getting down to just 3, that there aren't enough voters in hawaii to keep her in the competition.

if she wins the whole thing, one of the other girls will have been robbed.. i think simon should rethink his scathing, hurtful comments.

morrisamb

I lost interest when Jennifer got voted off...I wanted it to be Jennifer and Fantasia in the finals but now I've come to love Diana...I can't hack La Toya...I think she knows she's good, sings technically superbly but like Simon said Tues., he doesn't know anything more about her from day one to now. I think she knew she probably had the best bet to be the American Idol with Jennifer out.

No question the flower child from Hawawii should be Gone, Gone with the Wind, (and gone way before this week even) but there's always next week. I'll be happy if Fantasia and Diana are in the finals.

Someone posted here that Fantasia was ghetto...well, you go ghetto girl!

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need doctrine spiel on ...

by morrisamb in

i'm working on the play version of father's touch and i need a few lines that explain witness doctrine on a. what's wrong with the catholic church.

b. why the cross, rosary, etc.

are false idols.

morrisamb

I'm working on the play version of Father's Touch and I need a few lines that explain Witness doctrine on a. what's wrong with the Catholic church

b. why the cross, rosary, etc. are false idols

It's been twenty years since I read the literature and I could go by memory but I know some of you are experts on the doctrines..help!

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Family Sercrets VIDEO HERE

by zev in

i have the first edition of the family secrets video ready.. .

this edition is a low quality video of the show that aired in canada 2 weeks ago.. .

you can down load the video by right clicking here and then choose to "save link as" or "save target" as:.

morrisamb

Hi Blondie

Thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated! I think you are 5'5" something incredible! Love to hear your feedback when you are finished as well!