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May 2008

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No Animals Were Harmed During This Interview Mentioning the Unmentionable Vice On the Political Trail: Meet James Akers

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From the Desk of our Editor Equality Update Camp Lickalotta’s Bushstock ‘08 Finds a Venue Anti-Gay Graffiti at Charlotte School on Day of Silence TBR Adopts Fully Inclusive Non-Discrimination Policy Charlotte Activist Doubly Honored Record Number of Schools Observe Day of Silence ABSOLUT’s New Gay-Friendly Ad Campaign Oprah Interviews Pregnant Transman No Benefits for Partners of Gay Chicago Teachers LGBT Community is Reading and Posting More Blogs Activist Corvino Defends Morality of Homosexuality Judy Shepard to Speak at Equality Forum 2008 Tranzmission Drag Benefit for Trans-Health Conference Attendees

Nightlife

The Sinclair Report This Week with Stephanie Sinclair The Other Side of Barstools Stephanie Does Charlotte

The Drama Starts Here

The Drowsy Chaperone comes to Greenville’s Peace Center Hilarious, Home Grown Sketch Comedy Moves Uptown For the Love of Dolly Antipasto! A Sicilian Celebration For the Bible Tells Me So Riders in the Sky Atlanta “Normal Heart” Reading Features Gay and Lesbian Celebs

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Barefoot Joe CLOSER Than You Think Fitness Corner Mortgage Market Getting Out in the Mountains The State of Our Estates The Queen in Exile Sacred Space Transfor[u]m What the Rubberman Wrote

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For Sale


'83 300 TD Mercedes for sale
(042608)
Beautiful blue, second owner, excellent condition, 126k miles, reg. diesel or bio diesel, new exhaust, reg. matn. 231-9337

Zero Gravity Chair (041208)
Genuine Zero Gravity chair. Black leather with black trim. Manual adjust. Paid $1500 will take $800. Perfect for back problems. 828-275-4121

Business Closing (032908)
Must sell! 40" Polaroid HD LCD TV $700, Onkyo home theater set $325, 2 Executive office sets Neg price, 2 locking file cabinets $40 each, 5 Executive office chairs $40 each. Call (828)403-6067 for more info.

Make an Offer! (022308)
15 Hp Toro ProLine HYDRO 44" commercial walk-behind. 2006, Mint condition, very low hours. $4500 new. I'll make you a GREAT deal. Ken 828-335-2707

Horse For Sale (020208)
Flashy Palomino Gelding for sale. Blonde with LONG white mane and tail. Registered Tennessee Walker. A real southern gentleman! $3400 Call Ryn anytime before 9 pm. 828.301.0355

Commercial Meat Slicer
One gently used Berkel Pro Slicer, model 827A, counter mount, in almost pristine condition.  $600 or best offer for the slicer and various accessories.  Call 828-225-6677(after 10am-5pm) for more information.

Help Wanted


ALL STAFF POSITIONS NEEDED (032008)
The Cedar Crest Inn Victorian INN in Asheville is looking for experienced full time 30+ hours a week in housekeeping, reservations & night hosting and managment positions. Please call for an interview or fax your resume directly. Must be able to work weekends and some nights. Fax: 828-253-7667 Phone: 828-252-1389 ask for Bruce

 

Services / Classes Offered


Windshield Repair Service (050308)
I do windshield repair in Henderson and Buncombe Counties. Some people call them rock chips or stone damage. I also repair small cracks. This saves you a great deal of money over replacing the windshield. If you need help with this, call me at 828-290-2107.

Massage Therapist (041208)
Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist. Integrative techniques tailored to meet your individual needs! Affordable & Quality Treatments. Ben Clark(LMBT#6379),828-242-7419, WWW.TheStarTreatment.biz

Boat Canvas Business (044008)
Need professional boat canvas work for the upcoming season? Call Capt. Roger's Canvas at 954.254.1096 or email at rogerblane@bellsouth.net for more information. Located in the Asheville area.

Affordable Web Design (032808)
Affordable website design for your small business, home for sale, art / craft sales, event or other venture. Contact Tim at 828-450-8036 or tjhyatt@gmail.com for more information.

PSYCHIC MEDIUM (031008)
International Lesbian Psychic and Medium. Visit www.insightbeyondsight.net

Addiction Cure! (030308)
Not just control or management. Holistic non 12-step Drug & Alcohol Recovery therapy that actually works. Feel Better Faster, Recover Sooner and STAY CLEAN. New treatment paradigm of personal empowerment used to Rebuild your body, Reset your mind, Regenerate your spirit & Renew your life. New group forming now. No meetings after rehab, ... ever! 828-654-7545

College Grad Starves (013108)
Unless of course I can find some odd jobs/PT/FT employment fast. I need to make food/gas/bill/rent money NOW. I have reliable transpo, am physically fit, honest, trustworthy, jack of all trades. I live in Blk Mtn and willing to pick up almost any work where I can afford to drive. Please email me or call 304-619-4993. Thanks for your time. merlinjoplin@yahoo.com

HandyWoman, Tile, Remodeling (122107)
We specialize in green, ethical solutions for all of your homes needs. Decks? Tile? Remodel? We do it all! We are a company you can feel good about supporting because all of our employees are women and minorities who are paid a living wage... something you often don't find in construction. For a free estimate call Lindsey at 828-301-8468.

Photographer looking for work (122107)
Professional photographer looking for work, any type of photography, documentary, artwork, weddings, commitment ceremonies, portraits etc. VERY reasonable rates, call for more info 828-460-6516 or email batillison@yahoo.com

Weekend Handyman
Minor plumbing repairs and general chores. Resonable rates. 667-8759

 

Seeking Roomate


Central downtown 1st floor Loft on hidden party lane (040408)
Bohemian music lane, between Broadway and Lex in heart of bohemian Asheville, New York style first floor loft. Perfect for artists -- residence or business. A block and a half from the BB&T building, sunny, happy, space, kitchen, bath, and W/D hookup. Owner seeks professional or gainfully employed person or couple. First, last, and down. $1000/month. Good references. You pay utilities, I pay water. Great party space. Tenants overflow into the street in the summertime and dance. Call 252-5208 after 5 PM.

Roomate Wanted(040408)
Leicester Area, Roommate wanted, area is two connecting bedrooms, with bath. Shared family room, Kitchen, living room, and laundry room, 350.00 plus utilities, and deposit. 215-5993

Room for Rent (040408)
Me and my roommate have a 3 bedroom home in royal pines area on sweeten creek rd by the airport in South Asheville. You will share bath with 1 person. We are both gay men in our late thirties, hairstylist and spa owner. The room is kind of small 11X10 with medium closet. Ample parking. Internet/ethernet cable, Washer/Dryer, full kitchen. I am requiring 1st and last, no deposit. The rent is 350 per month plus 1/3 utilities. And we can hammer out the lease based on both our requirements. We have a deck with fenced back yard. We prefer someone who is laid back, not bringing different people home all the time and NO DRUG USERS. A smoker is okay, but prefer you are very careful with it AND CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF. Own Transportation, there is no bus line. We do hang out in common areas LR, KITCHEN and eat together every now and then, but you don't have to. We keep common areas clean. Mostly we keep to ourselves or on our laptops so a like minded individual would be ideal. You must be employed and be able to communicate your needs. Call 828-775-4247.

WEST ASHEVILLE (010108)
DUPLEX, 2Bed/2 Full Bath 1 story 6yr old. Central Air, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, laundry hookup. Quiet area, deck, lg private drive. Like new. $795/mo. Call Chris 828-335-5296

Female Housemate Wanted (122107)
Large private living room, bedroom, and bath with shared kitchen, laundry, hot tub and garden in historic home in West Asheville. $595 (plus security deposit) – ALL utilities INCLUDED (including cable T.V. with Showtime, wireless Internet, and nationwide long distance). We are a “Virgo”-neat and clean lesbian couple with 3 boys (10, 12, 14) who live with us part-time, 5 indoor cats in a restricted area, Earth-based spiritual peace-lovers, non-smoking, no drugs, limited alcohol about 3 times a year, seeking someone compatible – maybe you! Jenna 273-2605.

 

Real Estate


HOME FOR SALE (042608)
Mayfair 3 bedroom/2 bath with 30ft.deck on front on .75acre land. Heat Pump, Central air. Master suite has garden tub with two walk in closets. Fireplace, large kitchen,livingroom. Located in North end of Asheville. Must Sell. $130,000. (828)645-1049 or (828)768-2945

Geodesic Dome on 5 Acres w/ Spring (031608)
FSBO: Geodesic Dome home shell (interior needs to be finished) on 5 steep acres in Barnardsville. Wonderful views and spring water. More info www.moontimemountain.com/dome.html or 989-7252

Beautiful Mountain Views (022808)
1.2 acre lot Newfound/Leicester area. 20 minutes from downtown Asheville.Level to rolling.some restrictions. GBLT friendly. About 1/3 lots are gay/lesbian owned. perk for well and septic and partially cleared.$59,000 obo 828-683-0655

Perfect Location North Asheville (020908)
Sweet home for rent in Grove Park/Beaver Lake neighborhood. 900.00 per mo. includes ALL...even cable tv hi-speed wifi and W/D. 1 BR, office, greenhouse, fireplace, gas stove, garden spot. Andrea At 230-8114

House for Rent (020208)
Exit 44 • I-40 • Enka/Candler Behind Home Depot near Monte Vista Avenue. 3BR, 2BA, 1146 sqft. New construction. Amenities include: WD connections, refrigerator, microwave, oven/range, dishwasher, hardwood floors in kitchen/living area. Nice yard! Pets considered with nonrefundable deposit. Nonsmoking. Available immediately. $1200/month. Call Karla at (828) 551-3399.

Miscellaneous


Local Author (050308)
I have a new gay book out on the subject of gay relationships. If you would like to find out more info, e-mail me at kennethdavidchase@gmail.com with "gay book" in the subject line.

Weight Loss CD for lesbians (031008)
www.weightlossforlesbians.com All lesbian team -- Hypnotherapist/Writer, Photographer, and Voiceover (Cheryl McGill, Asheville Resident).

Special Effects and Introductory Green Screen Seminar (012408)
This introductory seminar includes technical and aesthetic training with a hands-on overview of the following areas: Green Screen, Composing, 3D animation and Image/Video manipulation. The seminar offers experience using the software and tools that are commonly used in creating professional digital special effects. Green Screening is a useful tool when shooting film and video that allow the background behind the object being shot to be seamlessly replaced by another image at a later point in the process. Develop a deeper understanding of green screening and how it is used in special effects. Learn to use the software in creating green screen effects. Weekend Session: February 22-24,2008 Friday 6:30pm – 9:30pm Saturday 9:00am – 4:00 pm Sunday 9:00am – 4:00pm $695 info@blueridgemotionpictures.com or 828-296-1499

RIDES NEEDED!!!
GWM,WITHOUT A CAR,IS SEEKING CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO MY MOBILITY ISSUES!!!!RIDE NEEDED FROM/TO HOME IN SWANNANOA TO ASHEVILLE AND BL.MTN. AT VARIOUS TIMES.WILL SHARE GAS EXSPENSES.CALL JIM 280-5080. THANKS!!