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UPDATED: Lesbian attorney appointed to San Diego County Superior Court

SDGLN Staff
November 24th, 2012

SAN DIEGO – A prominent lesbian attorney has been appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown to fill a vacancy on the San Diego County Superior Court.

Paula S. Rosenstein will replace Judge Linda B. Quinn, who retired.

Rosenstein is a shareholder at Rosenstein Wilson and Dean PLC, where she has been an attorney since 1997. She has been in law practice since 1987.

Dave Roberts brings diversity to the San Diego County supervisors

Tony Perry - Los Angeles Times
November 24th, 2012

DEL MAR — In January, when he joins the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, Dave Roberts will be the only Democrat among four Republicans, the first Democrat on the board in more than two decades.

He will also be the first new supervisor in 18 years. And he will be the only one who is not a graduate of San Diego State. He has three degrees from American University in Washington, D.C.

He's also gay and married to a retired Air Force master sergeant. The two are adoptive parents to five former foster children, ages 4 to 17, who call them Daddy Dave and Daddy Wally.

Taking initiative to get things done

Morgan M. Hurley - Assistant Editor, San Diego Uptown News
November 23rd, 2012

(This article was originally published HERE in SDGLN media partner San Diego Uptown News.)

Residents of Vermont Street just south of University Avenue in Hillcrest are singing a happier tune this week, after one of their neighbors recently took the steps to address a longstanding parking issue in the area.

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RGOD2: The lessons of Lincoln apply to LGBT emancipation

The Rev. Canon Albert Ogle - SDGLN Contributor
November 23rd, 2012

“Dyeing the vibrantly colored threads that others will weave into beautiful garments” -- "Lincoln" is a story for our age.

As part of the Thanksgiving holidays this weekend, I went to see Stephen Spielberg’s latest blockbuster movie, “Lincoln.” It was a timely release following the U.S. presidential election and the Thanksgiving season when Americans reflect on our own national story.

ADOPT ME! Ginger is a beautiful Calico cat!

SDGLN Staff
November 23rd, 2012

Ginger is a Calico cat, weighing 10.4 pounds. She is 15 years old and has been spayed.

Why I'd make a great companion

While I enjoy spending quality time with my people friends, I am also content to spend time on my own. I have an independent spirit. I'm a fantastic companion seeking a family to cherish. I'm a lovable companion seeking a special home where I'll be a cherished member of the family. With bright eyes and a precious face, I have a beautiful personality to match.

Lead the Way to offer free HIV testing on World AIDS Day

SDGLN Staff
November 23rd, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- Lead the Way will offer free, confidential HIV tests to the community in honor of World AIDS Day, on Saturday, Dec. 1.

This year's World AIDS Day theme, "Getting to Zero," focuses on a world with zero new HIV infections.

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Scott Herman's Getting Fit VIDEO: Biceps!

Scott Herman - SDGLN Fitness Expert
November 23rd, 2012

My bicep workout is not for the weak of heart. It is going to take every ounce of energy you have to smash all three sets for each exercise. But I guarantee this, when you finish … you will feel like you just upgraded your pistols to magnums!

(0:24)- Routine Sets & Reps
(1:25)- Straight-Bar Curl (Wide-Grip)
(5:54)- Inside-Grip EZ-Bar Curl
(9:51)- Alternating Dumbbell Curl
(13:59)- Hammer Curl
(17:07)- Side Curl




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Has Uganda dropped the death penalty from the draconian "Kill The Gays" bill?

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
November 23rd, 2012

(EDITOR'S NOTE: To read a new interview with two well-known LGBT activists on the ground in Uganda, click HERE.)

KAMPALA, Uganda – MPs have dropped the death penalty from Uganda’s draconian “Kill The Gays” bill, the BBC is reporting today.

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GLAAD: Decade of transgender images on TV mostly negative or defamatory

Matt Kane, Associate Director of Entertainment Media at GLAAD
November 23rd, 2012

In recognition of Transgender Awareness Week and the Transgender Day of Remembrance, GLAAD has reviewed its archives of transgender-inclusive television episodes over the past ten years, and found that a great deal of progress still needs to be made for fair and accurate depictions of the transgender community.

San Diego Women's Chorus to present "DIVAS" winter concert

SDGLN Staff
November 23rd, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- Tickets are available for the San Diego Women's Chorus' annual winter concert, "DIVAS," taking place Dec. 8-9.

DIVAS celebrates women artists who are powerful, confident, and known for challenging norms and taking risks. From Disco divas to Soul divas to Broadway divas, this spectacular, crowd-pleasing concert has something for everyone.

The concert features music from favorite divas from the last several decades, including Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, Aretha Franklin, Adele, Dolly Parton, Lesley Gore, Cyndi Laper, Donna Summer -- and a few unlikely divas, as well.

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