August 2012
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Waking
Brick House
you can’t blow me down.
I’ve built these walls too high.
Goliath himself would have a hard time
with my tenacious fortitude.
Too many men
have tried to break me.
Too many have succeeded
Left seeded
in my chest a flower so violent even wasps
don’t get near.
For I am too sweet and they over feed.
I take everything
Leave nothing.
Just bugs to be squashed
...
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How to use LINKEDIN to get a job
Lots of recruiters are using LINKEDIN to find job applicants because it is much cheaper, so you need to fix up your profile. I suggest the following:
1 - Carefully word your Professional Headline, people see that second after seeing your name
2 - You must put in a picture
3 - Use the section under your picture called “Update” to let people know “if” you are job hunting...
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Quote of the Week
The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts; therefore guard accordingly.
Marcus Aurelius
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After applying for a job, if the hiring manager...
There is no definite answer for this. You can either email them to inquire your status or concentrate on the next available opportunity. Sometimes, employers are busy with other priorities that they may take time to make a decision, so don’t be discouraged.
Follow up! Often, hiring managers have many applications and an e-mail or phone call, can get your application to the top of the pile...
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LOGO TV: 1 girl 5 gays
When I first stumbled upon this show on LOGO, I swore it was just another show to attract more heterosexual females to the channel. It was not a bad thing, really. I believed enough people in society knew that sometimes women enjoy watching prancing drag queens, heart-wrenching gay romances and the occasional slasher movie. After watching an episode, I still was not certain because the show was...
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Hands of the creator
I suspect this time, my fingers
have gone to far.
They reached inside, pulled
out something grotesque, mangled
dead.
But they became Frankenstein.
Brought life, rushed blood.
Like the monster it rose,
skin glowing with each subtle
jolt.
Now alive it throbbed.
So the fingers rushed to please
mad they became
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On the News: Chick-Fil-A
Have you heard about or eaten at this food chain? It looks like now we should be more aware of what different businesses stand for. Dan Cathy, the president and COO (chief operating officer) of Chick-Fil-A openly spoke of his beliefs of traditional Christian values and was on the side of anti-gay marriage. Therefore, for the big boss of this business to say this in public created an ideology...
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For those who do possess an undergraduate...
Now that the norm is becoming an undergraduate degree, companies are ruling out 70% of the domestic population that does not possess a bachelor’s degree
(http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/education/cb12-33.html). That must be a lot of ignored talent.
For those who do possess an undergraduate degree, showing how one’s coursework is relevant to a given position can...
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Quote of the Week
You live with the fear people might find out. Then you actually have the courage to tell people and they go, I don’t think you are gay. It’s enough to drive you crazy. Portia de Rossi
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Culture and Sexuality
Culture by definition is âthe behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group.â Culture can play a role in how someone views and feels about themselves. Currently, what is your confidence level when it comes to your sexuality? Do you accept yourself of it? Are you open to other people about it? Or is there a struggle between the feelings within yourself and...
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Employers that want the most engaged and...
I have always believed that people are more motivated, creative, engaged, and loyal when they feel as though their skills and contributions are valued and respected. These factors create a satisfying and fulfilling environment that is more likely to foster cooperation and teamwork — these are some of the elements that help companies meet (or exceed) their goals and objectives. Without these...
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It's OK to Swing Both Ways
âYou just donât know what you want.â
âYou are just a selfish person.â
âYou still blend in with the heterosexuals. Itâs not fair.â
âYou have to pick! There is no way you can fall in love and enjoy sex with men AND women.â
âYou must be loose.â
Bisexualityâ Doesnât those comments sound familiar? Every sexuality has its own judgments and complete misunderstandings....
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Quote of the Week
Honestly, if the worst these people can say about me is that I’m gay, then I think I’ll be fine. I can handle it.
Zac Effron
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July 2012
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Quote of the Week
Yeah, I had gay friends. The first thing I realized was that everybody’s different, and it becomes obvious that all of the gay stereotypes are ridiculous.
~Bruce Springsteen
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3 sentenced in gay bashing of Brandon White
Justice has been served… Or has it. Three suspects have been arrested in the beating of Brandon White, an innocent gay young man that was the victim of a gay bashing. What made the entire horrific event worse was that Dareal Damare Williams, Dorian Moragne,Christopher Cain posted the entire video on worldstarhiphop.com. Originally White did not want to do anything at all but his mother...
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Illegal Interview Questions to Avoid
ILLEGAL: “Ever been arrested?”
LEGAL: “Ever been convicted of ___?”
A general question about your (criminal) past is off topic, but a more targeted question regarding questionable behavior — as it relates to your job — is okay. For example, if you were applying for a job as a magician, it’s appropriate to ask if you’ve ever been convicted of fraud in your line of work.
It’s not so much what the...
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40% of Homeless Youth are LGBT
I could remember myself not knowing how well my family would take me coming out after hearing stories where families kicked out children for being gender nonconforming. I had it rather easy but there is still that all those others that don’t have it so nice. Currently , according to a new Williams Institute study, as many as 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBT. From the study what was...
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Frank Ocean get compared to Jerry Sandusky
Frank Ocean has been the trending topic this past week with his coming out story, as well as his album dropping early and Target cutting off their shipments because he released it early on iTunes. One thing that saddens me to see there is a trend going on Twitter where people are comparing frank ocean coming out to the life of Jerry Sandusky. If you done know who Jerry Sandusky is he was...
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Google "Advocate"
Google as usual is taking the lead at something ground breaking deemed “Legalize Love”. Google has been known to be one of the most inclusive workplaces so Legalize Love is to also ensure that Google employees have the same inclusive atmosphere outside of their work.
The whole world isn’t gay friendly as the US there are many countries in which Google operates where members who...
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LinkedIn Profile Picture vs. Resume Picture
SCS reader says:
It is widely advised that applicants should NOT put their picture on their resume. However, applicants are being advised to put there LinkedIn profile on there resume, which most of them have a picture. For individuals who do not want to be discriminated against, is it a good idea to advise them to not put there LinkedIn profile on there resume or remove the picture from their...
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Frank Ocean Releases album a week early
Help support our newest LGBT family Frank Ocean by purchasing his album Channel Orange. Click icon to be directed to iTunes.
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What’s that Candidate Wearing?
“What’s that Candidate Wearing?”
So often, job seekers ask me, “What should I wear?” Before you roll your eyes and click away, I’m asking you to give a minute to the relationship between attire and You might respond to What should I wear? with “Use common sense” or “Just exercise good judgment,” THE END. But that’s just it, your common sense and your good judgment in the interview room are...
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Lady B Supports Frank Ocean
Beyonce responds to Frank Ocean coming out with this poem. It’s glad to see that Our Lady B is supportive
Be Fearless
Be Honest
Be Generous
Be Brave
Be Poetic
Be Open
Be Free
Be Yourself
Be In Love
Be Happy
Be Inspiration
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Because we never practiced
I wish to sing a song
for the boy I loved in 3rd grade.
Iâd watch his eyes light up cerulean,
wanted them to be mine,
to align these rigid feelings in bone
and skin.
To solve the sadness of my mystery.
The unfurling of my sensitivity
admits the discovery of my body.
I wanted someone to explore.
I would dream of hidden futures,
the pressing of plush, bridled
with the fear of...
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Illegal Interview Questions to Avoid
ILLEGAL: “How old are you? When did you graduate from college?”
LEGAL: “Are you over the age of 18?”
Whether you’re 18 going on 48 or 60 going on 40, employers are not allowed to discriminate against age (which is what the first question implies). However, when asked differently, the question becomes legal; the legal phrasing implies an age range, not a specific number. After all, employers need...
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Letter to Frank Ocean
Dear Frank,
Creating change and breaking barriers is very hard thing to do. I thank you for doing what you did and being genuine individual. What you did was that spark of that will create a tsunami of change. Your actions will inspire youth, save lives, give hope and promote discussion in minority communities.
It took a person like you , honest and talented, to be that cornerstone to let others...
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Breaking Down the Closet
This Tuesday has been a very eventful, two celebrities came out of the closet. Anderson Cooper , the CNN anchor , as well as Frank Ocean, songwriter & singer. From the two I am very surprised that Anderson Cooper got so much coverage, his sexuality was known already by almost everyone. I’m mean heck Kathy Griffin and him were good friends and she’s a gay magnet. So Coopers’...
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HIV take home test
I can remember my first time…
Heart pounding….
I had never done it before…
Blood rushing hard through my veins.
Scared of what my happen..
Scared of one word with a 50/50 chance..
Souls next to me scared shitless.
Getting a HIV test is probably one of the hardest things to ever do.
The FDA and OraQuick have attempted to make getting HIV results less...
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Gay is the New Black
Back in 2008 Advocate Magazine came out with an article about Gay being the New Black. Back then it was mainly in reference to the Marriage Equality rights but, times are changing and issues are rising. Below are just a few issues going on in the world to make you realize that its not just about Gay Marriage anymore.
Teenage Texas Lesbian Couple Shot In Park
Take for instance attack on the...
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Quote of the week
I am thankful to all those who said NO to me..
It’s because of them I did it myself.
Einstein
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June 2012
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Mission Small Business Contest
Hey everyone ShuoMii Life is up on Chase Bank & Living Social Mission Small Business Contest. If we get 250 votes by tonight we will be put into a pool to potentially win $250,000. To help us out all we need is 10 seconds of your time.
1. Go to www.missionsmallbusiness.com
2. Log in using Facebook
3. Search for “ShuoMii Life”
*if you have trouble browse on the right New York in the...
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Australian Salvation Army Calls For LGBT People To...
I’m not endorsing the boycott of donating to the Salvation Army when you see them during the holidays ringing that bell mighty loud but just keep this in mind. The initial response in Australia was the result of openly gay pop star Darren Hayes call to boycott the company because of their beliefs on sexuality.
Last week, the Australian Salvation Army official, Major Andrew Craibe,...
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Impossible Pleasure
Hot pink beast
you are a chasm of unknown
possibility.
Your lips a clever rouse,
they fool many men
but not I.
For I!
see the
those rancid fangs.
Waiting to strip me of my Manhood.
The sweet saliva
sliding from your corners
posing to be of some temptation.
Your hair is not mans.
It is foul
and unruly
like your true nature
and when you bleed
you stink even worse.
Oh pink beast...
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Top 10 Online Job Search Tips
While the popularity of online job boards puts millions of jobs at one’s fingertips, it has also made the job applicant pool that much bigger. For this reason, national job search sites and the Internet as a whole have gotten a bad rap from some industry professionals as an ineffective job seeker tool; on the contrary, the Internet actually can be a great resource for job seekers —...
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Quote of the Week
The world suffers a lot
Not because of the violence of bad people.
But because of the silence of good people.
Napoleon
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9 tips to prepare for a job interview
(iStockphoto)
(MoneyWatch) If you watch elite athletes right before a competition, you’ll see they are fiercely focused. Whether they’re quietly preparing or psyching themselves up as a team, all the attention is directed at the goal ahead. Last-minute job interview preparations are similarly important.
Take these 9 steps from the moment you exit your car or step off public...
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Quote of the Week
We Must learn to live together as brothers [& sisters] or we will perish together as fools
Martin Luther King Jr.
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10 Occupations In High Demand
As the unemployment rate hovers at 8.2 percent, job seekers — especially those who have faced long-term unemployment — may be thinking the jobs just aren’t there. Yet jobs are available, and some companies are even struggling to fill positions. A recent CareerBuilder survey found that nearly two in four hiring managers say they have open positions for which they cannot find...
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How not to get pulled out the closet
Thereâs an old saying, âThe truth will out.â While secrets can be kept about your sexuality, the truth has a tendency to find a way out. Keeping it contained takes work. Unless you are able and willing to put forth many years of effort to maintain an intricate deception, itâs likely that sooner or later, your parents & friends will know the truth.The results of coming out can be easy...
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Safe
Silly little boys,
rotting away.
Raw from twisting
your body
to fit his lust.
You yearn for adventure.
A dark ally and an unknown assailant
makes for more pleasurable
possibilities.
The number of fluids having gone through your mouth
makes you
the baddest.
The number having gone through your body
makes you the best.
Every night’s the same.
Only thing that’s changed
is...
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Touch 2
I am creature
you are sand
filled with wind
almighty breath
rising out of me
belching like earth
come up to deliver
devils rage like dragons
tail whipping around the head of chimera
to many faces in my mirror
for me to see the end
is near, so near to my heart
are these sorrows
that make me senile
at night I hate the feel of my own skin
I have be come akin to wandering the seats
of...
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LGBT Clubs Thrive at Post-DADT U.S. Military...
They are hailed as the best and the brightest that the nation has to offer our citizens. They are trained and educated in the ways of war, diplomacy, and strategy. They are the graduates of U.S. military academies. Some of them identify as lesbian, gay and bisexual. However they trained and service in silence. I remember when I was a cadet in 2003 where upper-class cadets were trying to rip me out...
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“The only constant is change.”
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Boyscouts having a change of heart
The BoyScouts confirmed last week that it is considering allowing scouts and leaders to serve while openly gay in local chapters. Being a former Boyscout and Eagle Scout I can remember way back when the first announcement came through that the organization was against troop leaders being gay as well as scouts. They were also stripping scouts that achieved the highest honor in boy scouts, Eagle...
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It’s in the Details – How to Navigate a Job...
Before applying for a job, itâs important to understand fully the details of the job description. You can glean information from the âsmall printâ that many others may miss, giving you an edge. Discerning the details of a job description helps you tailor your resume to meet the needs you find âhiddenâ in the description language. Here are some tips for getting at the details and...
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Five Ways the Office is Different From the...
Those four years of college were pretty sweet, but itâs time to move on to the next phase of life: the full time job. Fear not â itâs a good move. While the days of unscheduled napping and irresponsibility are over, there are benefits to entering the professional world (money to do the things you want to do, for one).
Transitioning from a traditional or online school to the office can be...
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(Brenda)rrr
The creators behind Grindr were taking too long. They made an application for gay people, gay people who didn’t want people to know they were using grindr and a straight application. However, they forgot about the lesbians (WTH). Check it out and tell us how it is it’s called Brenda online on the iTunes app store
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Can we ever be normal?
I think as minority people we strive for it, as LGBTQ folk we strive for it even more. Being normal for us becomes a distant dream and instead we learn to embrace ourselves for who we are. What would happen if that difference became a distant memory? In the 20th century homosexuality has slowly but surely made its way to the fore front of entertainment, music, politics and business.
Shows like...
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Divey Nuts
I snake through the path of bodies before me in search of solitude. The restroom here seems of good interest to me. As I slide through, I feel the heavy eyes of over aged men wanting to grasp my relevance to their M.O. I keep moving. Making sure not to make the mistake of looking. Once is alright. Any more than that and you’ve started to play the game. The smell of horny men boxed in can...
