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It's conference season, and this is the first year in a while I'm not going to many given the evolvement of my career.
This Orangutan at the Toronto Zoo appears to be practicing her elocution skills. I'm sure she would be far more interesting than many speakers I have heard over the years.
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As President, CEO, and Chief Cook And Bottle-Washer, I am ready to deliver my address to the annual stockholders meeting of Laurette, Inc.
My Vanity Club sisters Robyn Michaels and Michelle Popkov and me with Amanda Simpson the Keynote speaker for the luncheon. Amanda is Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology at United States Department of Defense. She is quite an accomplished lady
Let’s discuss wine tasting at this noteworthy Rutherford District location!
This photo was taken by a Zenza Bronica S2 medium format film camera with a Nikkor-H 1:3.5 f=5 cm lens and Zenza Bronica 82mm L-1A filter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.
Downtown Erie blazed rainbows on Saturday, August 29, as over 300 members of the LGBT community and their allies celebrated at the Pride Fest and Parade organized by NW PA Pride Alliance.
The day began with the Pride Parade, which stepped off from the Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie PA. Parade units included Erie Gay News, NW PA Pride Alliance, Erie Sisters & Brothers Transgender Support Group, reigning Miss Erie 2015 Valerie Valentino, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) NWPA Chapter, LBT Women, Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE), Community United Church, Ladyfest Erie, Northwestern High School GSA, Keystone Progress, and Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie.
The parade rolled north on State Street, ending at Griswold Park. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first "Family Portrait" in October of 1995 on the steps of the Erie County Courthouse, a group photo was taken.
The keynote speaker of the event was Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine, the first openly-transgender state level cabinet member confirmed in the U.S. Dr. Levine was introduced by Pennsylvania State Senator Sean Wiley of the 49th Senatorial District. Both the Senator and Physician General spent the afternoon at the Pride Fest following their speeches, enjoying the Erie community and speaking to community members.
The event was hosted by drag queen Lovin' Heart and DJ Tony G, along with assistance from their stage manager Jessica Pierce. Entertainment was provided by a variety of performance artists: Drag queens Misty Michaels Kall (Miss Erie 2011 and host of the Zone Diva shows), Sasha Alexxander, Taylor Morgan (Miss Erie 2005), Angelica Arkett, and Valerie Valentino (current Miss Erie); local vocalist and songwriter Bob Bearfield played an acoustic guitar set, and the show concluded with electronic dance musician Billy Winn.
Following Winn's performance, a pair of young women became engaged with a surprise, on-stage proposal.
In addition to the entertainment, attendees had a variety of vendors and information tables to browse. The event was attended by representatives of many local health agencies, non profits, LGBTA groups and multiple vendors. Adagio Health, ACLU NW PA, Asexuality Visibility & Community Group (AVCG), Billy Winn, Community United Church, Equality PA, Erie Animal Network, Erie County Department of Health, Erie County Human Relations Commission, Erie Sisters & Brothers Transgender Support Group, Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE), Jamestown Pride Society, Karma Tattoo Studio, Keystone Progress, Ladyfest Erie, LBT Women, Lillis, McKibben, Bongiovanni & Co, Mental Health Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania, National Organization for Women: NWPA Chapter (NWPANOW), NW PA Pride Alliance, Pennsylvania Equality Project, Pennsylvania Youth Congress, Persad Center, Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents, PNC Bank, Safe Harbor Behavioral Health, Sam's Club, Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, Widget Financial, Ava Anderson Non-Toxic, Dragonfly Lake Scents, Ellie Ghost, Illustrated Time Photography, Jamberry, Jewelry in Candles, Ms. Zewe, Paparazzi Accessories, Rainbow Creations, Tastefully Simple, and The Cookielady.
Community Health Net and Erie County Department of Health, in partnership with NW PA Pride Alliance, were able to preform free oral and rapid tests for HIV.
Special thanks go out to board members and volunteers: Season Crannell, Chris Dye, Daniel Thomas, Diana Ames, Finu Lukose, Alex Sphon, Melanie Shubitowski, Kelly Kidd, Michael Mooney, Doug Anderson, Deb Spilko, Jodi Shay, Rex Apps, Kim, Andrea, Tammie, Tony Gressley, Johauna, and Adam. Apologies to anyone we may have missed... we were blessed with so many helpful people!
For more about NW PA Pride Alliance, browse to www.nwpwpride.org
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome the Rt Hon Carwyn Jones, First Minister of Wales, to speak on Brexit and devolution: stresses, strains and solutions.
In his speech, the First Minister will consided the implications of Brexit for Wales and the governance of the UK.
The event was chaired by Bronwen Maddox, Director of the Institute for Government.
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Photos by Candice McKenzie
This year’s keynote address for Dartmouth’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration came in the form of a performance by Rohina Malik, a London-born playwright, actress, and activist now based in Chicago. Malik put on her one-woman show Unveiled, after introductions by President Phil Hanlon ’77 and Kristina Williams ’16. (Photo by Robert Gill)
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This year’s keynote address for Dartmouth’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration came in the form of a performance by Rohina Malik, a London-born playwright, actress, and activist now based in Chicago. Malik put on her one-woman show Unveiled, after introductions by President Phil Hanlon ’77 and Kristina Williams ’16. (Photo by Robert Gill)
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This year’s keynote address for Dartmouth’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration came in the form of a performance by Rohina Malik, a London-born playwright, actress, and activist now based in Chicago. Malik put on her one-woman show Unveiled, after introductions by President Phil Hanlon ’77 and Kristina Williams ’16. (Photo by Robert Gill)
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Shura en ik zitten nog op kantoor voor de Steve Jobs Keynote met www.onemorething.nl op de achtergrond, Engadget feed, Summize.com, Gizmodo, Apple aandeel op de achtergrond ... ja, redelijk kansloos :)