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The Faces Of Pride Edition of the Big Times magazine aims to focus on the history
of Gay Pride and how it started over 40 years ago. The cover art represents actual
faces of the community members and the articles talk about the different venues
and activities that are proudly gay owned and operated as well as the story behind
the Stonewall Riots and the events that have followed since. We dive into the secular groups that have come about as result of segregation within the gay community
(Bears, Chubs and Chasers, Etc) and the different events that have been made available as a result. Events like BIG! and B&B Bears provide a nightlife destination for
a community that has been shunned and ostracized by its own people. Other groups
like TNT Campers coordinate and host weekend adventures in various areas around
California for quick get-a-ways and bonding moments unlike any other. With the
cancellation of Lazy Bear Weekend in Guerneville, the guys from BIG!, TNT, and
B&B Bears are going to work together to put some events and activities together for
those who would still like to head out for a weekend of fun and debauchery. With
pride events and activities all over the world and with such a diversity within the
community, it is a special feeling to know that there is something out there for everyone, and the Big Times is here for the larger side of things. We will continue to
seek out and provide the best information and articles possible, and we are always
looking to expand our offerings. Ultimately, this is your magazine and we want you
to enjoy it as much as possible, so if you feel that there is something we can do better or need to continue doing more of, please feel free to contact me directly.
Editor in Chief
Dan Taylor
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Stud, 399 9th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 ~ 415.863.6623 ~ www.studsf.com
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Looks Like You Can Teach An Old Stud New
Tricks
In this crazy economy it is rather rare to find a business
spending money, let alone remodeling. Well that is exactly what has been happening at the Stud in the SOMA
area of San Francisco. At 399 Ninth Street, The Stud has
been going through a majr overhaul and they have been making some very nice upgrades to their bar.
These changes include increasing their seating capacity, adding some new bar stools, redoing the stage and flooring and bathroom renovations. If you haven’t been to the Stud
in a while, you gotta come by and check it out, we think you will like the changes. Stud
has been in business since 1966 and have seen some great names and faces come through
their doors It is a great downhome, comfortable neightborhood bar. Feel free to check
out their website for current events, including BIG! every third Sunday of the month.
www.chubconvergence.com
Check Out The Newest Big and Bear Night n the South Bay :Bare Bear - Night At
The Baths
Being a big guy in a small world can be very tough and rather
frustrating at times. Here at the The Big Times, we always
love to hear about events that cater to the BIG man such
as Bare Bear. Bare Bear is a new monthly event for all you
Bears, Chubs and Chasers out there looking for a relaxing
night of untold adventures. Bare Bear is hosted at The
Watergarden in San Jose, CA, a very resort like bathhouse
with a stunning patio with lounges, a 17 man outdoor
jacuzzi, and a heated outdoor pool. Inside their facilities you
can curl up next to someone at the fireplace or enjoy a game of pool. You can check out some of
the latest adult titles in the movie room, grab a snack, and check into one of their many tastefully
designed private rooms. If you are looking for some midweek downtime to relax and enjoy the
warm surrounds of The Watergarden then don’t miss out for Bare Bear, be sure and check out
their website for all the details. Bare Bear is every 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 6pm to
10pm.
The Watergarden, 1010 The Alameda, San Jose, CA ~ 408.275.1215 ~ www.thewatergarden.com
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Ke$ha Is a Chubby Chaser!
That is the word on the street anyway...
We know Ke$ha more for being a sometimes messy party girl with some questionable dental hygiene habits, but for this month’s Maxim she decided to take
a bath and show off her sexy side. In her interview with Maxim, Ke$ha reveals
a penchant for something surprising: chubby, bearded boys who wear glasses.
The pop star said she has a crush on chubby, bearded comedian Zach Galifianakis and that she likes “guys with beards who don’t see very well.” Her
Prince Charming would be “a chubby bearded man with glasses who didn’t
mind being covered in glitter” but that she has “yet to find such a man.” She
has yet to find a chubby bearded dude? Maybe she should start looking for a
man on Bearwww or Biggercity.com, she is sure to find one there.
Chubby Men Less Likely To Die In A Car Crash
New research suggests that chubby men have better odds of
surviving a crash when wearing a seat belt than skinny ones.
A study from the University of Michigan Transportation
Research Institute found that belted male drivers who are obese
– those with a body mass index between 35 and 50 – have a 22
percent lower chance of being killed if involved in a fatal crash
than underweight belted male drivers — those with a BMI between 15 and 18.4. But for overweight males not wearing a seat
belt, the likelihood of being killed is 10 percent higher when
compared to those who are underweight. Body mass index is a
measure of body fat based on height and weight.Researchers analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration for nearly 300,000 drivers involved in fatal collisions in the United States from 1998 to
2008 – about 51 percent of whom were killed.
The study also finds that women drivers involved in fatal crashes are 1.1 times more likely to die than male
drivers. Also, unbelted drivers of both sexes are 2.1 times more likely to die in fatal crashes than belted drivers.
“No matter who you are you’re better off wearing a seat belt,” said Marie Montgomery, a spokeswoman with
the Southern California Automobile Club. “Depending on your body type, it’s so important to use your seat belt
correctly.”
Montgomery said drivers have to make sure the seat belt is between the waist and the hip area. It needs to be
low and snug to provide the maximum protection, she said. “If you’re overweight it’s possible to have the seat
belt not fit correctly,” Montgomery said. For women who wear safety belts, a normal body fat amount leads to
the lowest risk of death, while both higher and lower BMIs increase the risk, the University of Michigan study
found.
Researchers suggested designs of airbags, safety belts, knee restraints, seats and other components of occupantrestraint systems may need to be improved to better protect drivers and their passengers at both extremes of
BMI.
Contact the writer: amolina@ocregister.com or 714-704-3795
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The History Of Gay Pride
Cited from http://gaylife.about.com/od/stonewall/a/stonewallhistory.htm
Written by: By Ramon Johnson, About.com Guide
The history of the gay rights movement can be traced to the Stonewall Inn in New York’s Greenwich Village,
which is considered by many to be the launch of the modern gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights
movement. June of 2009 marks the 40th anniversary of the protests at Stonewall Inn. This brief history of the
Stonewall Riots explores the angst by LGBT young adults and police entrapment that led up to the riots and the
early activism and marches that ensued throughout the
country:
LGBT Angst and Police Entrapment
The Stonewall Rebellion of 1969 is widely considered the
beginning of the modern LGBT rights movement. The
six-day riot, which began inside of the Stonewall Inn in
the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City,
was the breaking point of years of tensions between police
and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender street youth
and pedestrians.
The 1960’s were a heightened time for human and civil
rights issues in the United States. Tensions boiled as the
population tired of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam.
Race dynamics were compounded by continued disenfranchisement of African-Americans, bubbling the rise of
the Black Panthers and calls by Louis Farrakhan and Dr. King to stand against discrimination and disempowerment were being heard. And lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people grew increasingly intolerant of
continued harassment and arrests by police.
LGBT people were subjected to civil laws that criminalized sodomy and, in New York City, allowed bars to
refuse service to LGBT patrons. Arrests, harassment and instances of entrapment by police were frequent. Civil
laws reinforced their actions. Establishments often cited Section 106, Subsection 6 of the New York State Penal
Code to refuse service to queer patrons. The code barred premises from becoming “disorderly houses.” Many,
including the courts, considered homosexual patrons to be disorderly.
And, in establishments where LGBT patrons were served, they could not touch each other while they danced.
Section 722, Subsection 8 of the New York State Penal Code made it an offense to “solicit men for the purpose
of committing a crime against nature.” Again, it was argued that homosexuality was an act against nature.
Queer patrons were often entrapped by plain clothes police officers, posing as regular bar patrons. Transgender
people were openly arrested on the streets.
One establishment where LGBT patrons found refuge was the mob-run Stonewall Inn. To enter, bar goers paid a
$3 cover and signed a register (often with a fictitious or humorous name). Bar management was often tipped off
when the local police district planned a raid on the bar and would warn LGBT patrons by turning on the lights.
However, on the morning of June 28, 1969, instead of the usual command, the NYPD First District raided the
bar. But that particular time, the drag queens and street youth fought back. There were reports of stilettos,
bottles, coins, bricks and debris thrown. The altercation spilled into the streets and more queer street youth
joiConned in the uprising. As word spread, more LGBT people from surrounded neighborhoods joined the riot.
The rebellion, which lasted six days, marked the beginning of the modern LGBT rights movement.
Very few images of the Stonewall Rebellion of the summer of 1969 were captured by the press or participants.
The handful that have circulated, like these images, capture the atmosphere after the dispersion of thousands of
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rioters. However, few images exist that mark the beginning of the rebellion, which was initiated by transgender
and street youth.
In his letter, “Mother Stonewall and the Golden Rats,” Stonewall veteran Tommy Lanigan Schmidt describes
those that started the modern day LGBT rights movement:
“This wasn’t a 1960’s Student Riot. Out there were the streets. There were no nice dorms for sleeping. No
school cafeteria for certain food. No affluent parents to send us checks. [This] was a ghetto riot on home turf.
We already had our war wounds.”
Late transgender activist Sylvia Rivera, at the time in full drag, recounted her protest to police: “You’ve been
treating us like shit all these years? Uh-uh. Now it’s our turn!...
It was one of the greatest moments in my life.”
Soon after Stonewall, a new wave of gay rights organizations,
such as the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) were formed in
response to what was thought of as ineffective, more subdued,
protests by groups like Mattachine Society and Daughters of
Bilitis.
The Gay Liberation Front:
On the third night of the Stonewall rebellion, thirty-seven
men and women founded the Gay Liberation Front (GLF), a
more vocal and daring organization. They were the first LGBT
organization to use the word “gay” and aligned themselves with other human rights groups like the Black Panthers and anti-war organizations. The GLF organized same-sex dances, demonstrations and worked to include
gay issues within the social movements of the Black Panthers and populist organizations. They believed that
together, they “could work to restructure American society.”
GLF, who often called for LGBT people to come “out of the closet and into the streets,” had no bylaws or formal leadership. Cells, modeled after the Mattachine Society structure, were formed all throughout the country.
GLF believed that patriarchy and sexism were the root cause of the disenfranchisement of people in the States.
GLF also believe that assimilation wasn’t the answer and that in order to gain rights, LGBT had to take to the
streets.
The Gay Activist Alliance Is Born:
Some GLF members grew increasingly frustrated with the organization’s focus on militarism, racism, and
sexism as well as LGBT rights and in 1970 formed the Gay Activist Alliance, which focused exclusively only
on LGBT issues. A number of other LGBT organizations splintered from GLF, including the lesbian feminist
organization Lavender Menace, later to become Radical Lesbians.
The Gay Activists Alliance was most active from 1970 to 1974 and housed its headquarters on Wooster Street
in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City. Their home, the Firehouse, was burned down by
arsonists in 1974.
The GAA adopted the lower case Greek letter lambda (l) as their logo, symbolizing “a complete exchange of
energy” or balance and unity. The organization dissolved in October 1981 and would later become Act Up! GLF
held its last meeting in 1971.
After the Stonewall riots in 1969, many LGBT people—even those that did not witness the rebellion—were inspired to contribute to the cause. Gay rights had entered the national spotlight. LGBT people began organizing,
protesting and mobilizing. On July 4, 1969, a year after the Stonewall riots, the Mattachine Society along with
Frank Kameny, Craig Rodwell, Randy Wicker, Barbara Gittings, Kay Lahusen and many others, picketed in
front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia in what was called the Annual Reminder. The protest was quiet and
organized to the dismay of Craig Rodwell who felt Frank Kemeny and Mattachine’s methods of calm protest
were not enough.
Rodwell returned to New York City and organized Christopher Street Liberation Day. The march, held on
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We were greeted as we walked in the door, which was a nice touch.
We were seated quickly and the server was very friendly and
attentive, something I feel is really important to a good dining
experience. Once seated, we poured over a menu that was filled
with mostly American fare such as steaks, meatloaf and tuna
casserole. We opted for the Osso Bucco, the Tri-Tip Steak, a
Monte Cristo sandwich and of course, the Gourmet Mac & Cheese.
Let me just say, the Mac & Cheese was amazing. It certainly
lived up to the hype delivered by my friends. It was prepared with
elbow pasta, fresh mozzarella, sharp cheddar and parmesan cheeses.
In addition, it was topped with Panko (Japanese bread crumbs),
which in my opinion was a really nice addition as the The Panko
added a wonderful crunch to the already well executed Mac & Cheese.
The Osso Bucco was also a treat. It was cooked perfectly, tender,
well seasoned and paired with some wonderful mashed potatoes and
a lightly stir fried spinach tossed with garlic. The steak was also done well. It was cooked to the
temperature we requested and topped off with a sage infused butter that was fantastic. Last but not
least, the Monte Cristo sandwich which was served with french fries and a strawberry dipping sauce
which was tasty.
If the food was the winner that evening, the ambiance and decor of
the place was the loser. My only real complaint about the place was
that the interior of the restaurant was too dark and the ambiance
and decor did not stand up to the amazing food they served.
Perhaps it’s time for a remodel?
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visit a restaurant named simply “Blue”. My friends
Noel and Tracy had told me about it prior to
my trip to the area and they raved about their
“Gourmet Mac & Cheese” so I went in with very
high expectations… let me tell you they
did not disappoint
Despite that, I really enjoyed Blue. The food was delicious
and very reasonably priced, their menu was large, but not
overwhelming and I would certainly return to try out some
more dishes on my next trip to San Francisco. If you are in
the area and in the mood for some great American food
with an oomph, give Blue a try.
Look for our Dammit Let’s Eat Podcast on iTunes
Questions? Comments? Email me at chuti@dammitletseat.com
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April
4/4 - Butch, A Bear Party in the South Bay - San Jose, CA - www.renegadesbar.com
4/11 - BNB Bears - Oakland, CA - www.bench-and-bar.com
4/15 - Chubs in Paradise - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - www.chubsinparadise.com
4/16 - Big Bash - Palm Springs, CA - www.bigguyevents.com
4/18 - BIG! - The Phattest Event in the Bay Area - San Francisco, CA - www.phattestevents.com
4/21 - Bare Bear - A Night at the Baths - San Jose, CA - www.thewatergarden.com
4/27 - Bears, The Baths, and Beyond - Berkely, CA - www.steamworksonline.com
4/30 - Crossroads Of America Conference II - Indianapolis, IA - www.crossroads-conference.com
May
5/2 - Butch, A Bear Party in the South Bay - San Jose, CA - www.renegadesbar.com
5/2 - Western Regional Gathering - Las Vegas, NV - www.lasvegasprimetimers.com
5/9 - BNB Bears - Oakland, CA - www.bench-and-bar.com
5/16 - BIG! - The Phattest Event in the Bay Area - San Francisco, CA - www.phattestevents.com
5/19 - Bare Bear - A Night at the Baths - San Jose, CA - www.thewatergarden.com
5/22 - Bears, The Baths, and Beyond - Berkely, CA - www.steamworksonline.com
5/27 - 5/31 - TNT Campers, Clear Lake, CA facebook.com/tntcampers
June
6/4 - Tidal Wave 2010 @ Gay Days - Orlando, FL www.tidalwaveparty.com
6/6 - Butch, A Bear Party in the South Bay - San Jose, CA - www.renegadesbar.com
6/13 - BNB Bears - Oakland, CA - www.bench-and-bar.com
6/20 - BIG! - The Phattest Event in the Bay Area - San Francisco, CA - www.phattestevents.com
6/23 - Bare Bear - A Night at the Baths - San Jose, CA - www.thewatergarden.com
6/26 - Bears, The Baths, and Beyond - Berkely, CA - www.steamworksonline.com
July
7/28 - 8/2 - Not-So-Lazy Bear Weekend Parkers, Guerneville, CA
www.facebook.com/tntcampers
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June 28, 1970, was the first gay pride march in the U.S., covering 51 blocks from Christopher Street to Central
Park. Today, LGBT pride parades are held annually in multiple cities and countries throughout the world. The
month of June is widely considered Gay Pride Month.
Forty years after the Stonewall riots, world headlines are filled with news about the progression of gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender issues; gay activists have taken their protests from the streets and into the virtual
atmosphere, sending messages further and wider; and laws are slowly changing to ensure equal protections for
all gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Birthed from the Mattachine Society, the Daughter of Bilitis,
the Gay Liberation Front, the Gay Activist Alliance, a number of national, regional and local LGBT organizations have emerged, providing services that range from political activism to legal and economic assistance.
These organizations have been successful in assisting many openly LGBT political candidates, LGBT teens in
school and college, LGBT-headed families, same-sex marriages and relationships, and the media is becoming
increasingly more LGBT-friendly. However, despite the many victories since Stonewall, we continue to face
challenges of inclusion, acceptance and diversity within both general society and the LGBT community.
There are still only five states with legal same-sex marriage and many states where same- sex adoption
is still prohibited. Gays and lesbian can’t serve openly in the
military and in
31 states LBGT people can be fired just for
being LGBT.
Gay, lesbian,
bisexual and
transgender
teens make up
a third of all
teen suicides,
the fable of
the “pink
dollar” has
been deflated
with reports of
many LGBTheaded families
living in
poverty, and
binational
same-sex couples
continue to
face immigration
challenges.
Yet, despite the
many
difficulties we face
as LGBT
people, the past has
been one
of much progress
and
the picture of the
future
of LGBT equality
has
changed from the
improbably
to the inevitable.
Progress is indeed evolutionary and
with a force of LGBT
activism is at its greatest heights, equality can, and will,
be achieved.
Our challenges in the next forty years will not mirror the forty of the past, but progress will move forward.
Our voices, though unified, come from many of different backgrounds and of varying character. The diversity
within the LGBT community is perhaps more known today than it was when the first transgender street youth
threw her stiletto at oppressive police. The diversity which I refer to, not within the context of general society,
but among the ranks of LGBT people all must be celebrated if we are to become a true community. We must
be representative of the entire rainbow, of different likes and ideals and hues, linked of a common colorful
thread.
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Attention, gum chewers: Your habit may be healthier than you think. As for the rest of you, listen up!
There’s more and more evidence that chewing sugar-free gum can help you lose weight in the long term.
Laboratory research findings from the University of Rhode Island, released last October, suggest that
chewing gum may help reduce your calorie intake and enhance energy expenditure (calorie burning).
And chewing gum has caught on in “reality,” too: Contestants on
NBC’s The Biggest Loser in the U.S. are encouraged to chew sugar-free
gum to potentially help reduce food cravings. We’re not saying the gum habit is perfect, though. So keep
these points in mind:
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This hasn’t been the only study reporting on the benefits of sugar-free
gum. Several have concluded that by chewing gum before snacking,
you might be able to curb your cravings, reduce your hunger level, and
shrink your calorie intake from the snacks. Though all these studies
are talking about small calorie differences, we’re reminded frequently
by dietitians that little changes can add up to major differences in the
long run. After all, if you’re reducing 60 calories daily, that may add up
to a weight loss of about 6 pounds in a year!
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More specifically, the study shows that over half a day you might be able to save over 60 calories just by
casually chewing sugar-free gum for an hour in the morning. The research also showed that when people
chewed gum before and after eating, calorie burning could be higher than in non-gum chewers by about 5
percent.
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How Chewing Gum Can Help You Lose Weight
by BettyConfidential.com
*Popular sugary gums provide 25 calories a piece. So be sure to choose sugar-free varieties that are about
5 calories per serving. *Don’t overdo it. Too much sugar-free gum may cause loose stools or diarrhea because of a frequently used sweetening ingredient called sugar alcohol. Sorbitol and xylitol, for instance, are
sugar alcohols found in many sugar-free gums. (The right amount of gum varies from person to person.)
The good news: Sugar alcohols, especially xylitol, are responsible for anti-cavity action.
*Chewing gum with your mouth open can contribute to swallowed air, which can promote bloating or gas.
And it’s probably really, really annoying to the people around you!
If you’re still not ready to go for the gum, think about this. Research shows that it may help alleviate
typical daily stressors like getting stuck in the slow line at the store. Other benefits: it boosts concentration and alertness. And if you feel hungry between meals, gum can help you tame your appetite and resist
the urge for calorie-dense munchies. By steering clear of unplanned snacks, you’ll ultimately be reducing
calorie intake.
Gum can also take the place of a rich dessert. Chew it immediately after the meal to help you say “no,
thank you.” If you nibble while you cook, chew gum and you’ll be less likely to eat dinner before you actually serve it. Finally, the classic advice to chew sugar-free gum to help prevent tooth decay and to freshen
breath is still good. What are you waiting for?
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The Atkins Diet - Food for Thought
Pat 4 of 4 - The Conclusion
levels and is also an independent risk factor for type
2 diabetes.
The Atkins theories remain unproven, and
most experts are concerned that a highprotein, high-fat diet can cause a host of
problems, particularly for the large segment
of the population that is at risk for heart
disease. What’s more, the plan doesn’t permit
a high intake of fruits and vegetables, recommended by most nutrition experts because of
the numerous documented health benefits from these
foods. The important thing is to have the appropriate
knowledge to make a well informed decision.
In contrast, researchers say the protective role of
gluteofemoral fat is striking.
Cited From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/atkins-dietwhat-it-is?page=4
Fat in Rear Is Good for You
Having Body Fat in Thighs and Backside May
Protect Against Diabetes, Heart Disease
By Jennifer Warner
WebMD Health News
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Jan. 14, 2010 -- Pear
trumps apple when it comes to body shape and your
health.
A new review suggests that having body fat stored in
your thighs and backside may actually be good for
you. Especially compared with the risks of storing
excess fat around the mid-section.
Researchers reviewed recent studies on the health
effects of body fat distribution and found that having body fat in the thighs and backside, known as
gluteofemoral fat, helps protect against heart disease
and diabetes.
It’s not the first time experts have said that body
fat distribution may play a significant role in health
and disease risk. Previous studies have already shown
that belly or abdominal fat raises the risk of heart
disease by increasing blood pressure and cholesterol
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“In day-to-day metabolism it appears to be more
passive than the abdominal depot and it exerts
its protective properties by long-term fatty acid
storage,” write researcher Konstantinos Manolopoulos of the University of Oxford in England
and colleagues in the International Journal of
Obesity.
Butt Fat Beats Belly Fat
Researchers say the protective effects of lower-body
fat distribution, which is typical of a pear-shaped
body type, has been confirmed in many studies in
people with a wide range of age, weight, and health
status.
Gluteofemoral fat is measured by thigh circumference, hip circumference, and fat deposits on the legs.
This type of lower-body fat storage takes more time
to accumulate and is harder to break down than
upper body fat.
Belly or abdominal fat is designed to be built up and
broken down quickly for use by the body. But the
breakdown of this type of body fat releases a stream
of inflammatory proteins known as cytokines that
have been linked to heart disease, insulin resistance,
and diabetes.
Researchers say fewer of these pro-inflammatory
cytokines are released when lower body fat is broken
down, and studies show people with higher levels of
this type of fat have healthier cholesterol levels.
In addition, researchers say certain health conditions
that cause a loss of lower body fat, such as Cushing’s
syndrome and lipodystrophy, with redistribution
of fat to abdominal areas lead to serious metabolic
problems.
Cited From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/
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The Tidal Wave Party is an exclusive evening
hour theme park party for Bears, Cubs, Chubs
and Admirers at Wet ‘n Wild - Orlando.
The Tidal Wave Party, the cornerstone bear
party of the weekend-long event that is Gay Days® weekend at Disney, is happy to now be
an official part of the Gay Days® lineup. The event is organized independently by bears, for bears
and our community, and is not formerly affiliated with any club or organization. Already in its
fourth year, this annual exclusive theme-park party will be held Friday, June 4, 2010, from 6pm
to midnight. The park will be closed to the public during our private party hours, but any ticket
purchased for the Tidal Wave Party will be good for admission to Wet ‘n Wild the entire day.
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Tidal Wave Party ~ June 4, 2010
www.tidalwaveparty.com
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Girth and Mirth Indianapolis held it’s first conference in
2009 and called it The Crossroads of America Conference
(CAC). The CAC was also the 2009 East Coast Conference, as
designated by the Affiliated BigMens Club. As with all first
time events, there is bound to be a learning curve. But with
people dedicated to making the 2009 CAC a success, Girth and
Mirth Indianapolis persevered. Now it’s on to the Crossroads
of America Conference 2: Second time A”Round”. Taking what
we learned from holding our first conference, Girth and Mirth
Indianapolis intends to make CAC 2 an even more fun filled event. With a new theme, a hospitality
suite, a return engagement by Elijah Black, 2 pool parties, and much more, we hope to create an
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Crossroads of America ~ April 30 - May 2, 2010
www.crossroads-conference.com
Beartown 15 - June 10-13, 2010
www.beartownweekend.com
Feeling the beast within? Just GROWL! Shed those inhibitions and let your inner beast shine
through during BearTown 15: GROWL in Portland, Oregon, June 10-13, 2010. Oregon Bears brings
you a weekend gathering of like-minded creatures letting loose and showing what makes our attendees the most fun and generous beasts on Earth! This year, we’re raising money for Portland’s Q
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It’s a sacrament; it symbolizes our commitment to
each other
It’s a natural expression of
friendship and intimacy
with people.
It means not worrying
about sexually transmitted
diseases.
It allows the expression of
sexual kinks and tastes that
the partner doesn’t share.
It’s part of an exclusive
journey into the heart of
one special person.
It frees one partner from
having to accommodate
certain sexual tastes of the
other.
It’s a prison.
It decreases intimacy.
It lessens temptation.
It expresses less commitment than monogamy
It increases temptation.
I should be enough.
Men are naturally non-monogamous.
“It’s only sex. It shouldn’t
be that important.”
It’s only sex. It shouldn’t
matter what I do with my
genitalia.
r t i c l e
Misconceptions
Non-Monogamy
A
Advantages
Monogamy
i g
Part 2 of 3:
Like anything in life, it’s not whether you choose monogamy or non-monogamy, it’s why you’ve made the choice. There are some great reasons for
being exclusive with one partner, just as there are lousy reasons. The same can be said for the flip side.
B
Monogamy, Open Relationships, and Just Plain Cheating
by Dan Oliverio
Despite all this, many chubs and chasers feel like they’ve had monogamy or non-monogamy foisted
on them. They feel held hostage by some sort of ultimatum.
Forced non-monogamy (“I’m leaving if I can’t have sex with other people.”) This is an all-too-common position that many chubs and some chasers find themselves in. The partner
who desires monogamy can feel alone, angry and possibly guilty for not being able
to satisfy his partner. Some regard it as a failure that they can’t satisfy their man.
Ironically, although many accede to non-monogamy because it seems better than
being alone, the feelings of failure and isolation are almost as intense as if the
partner had actually left. The partner who wants to sleep with other people feels
equally unhappy—confined, empty, and also possibly guilty for not being able to
live up to expectations. The resentment for both people can turn the relationship colder than an empty bed.
Forced monogamy (“I’m outta here if you ever sleep with someone else.”) Many chasers and some
chubs find themselves in a situation where they must curb their sexual exploits in order to appease
their partner’s desire for monogamy. Of course as all-too-often happens, the result is cheating and
broken hearts on both sides. The partner desiring monogamy can come to feel a bit like a cop or a
jailor, while the partner desiring non-monogamy finds himself torn between his sexual desires and
his integrity to honor his promise to his partner.
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