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Spring 2012…Something New

Spring 2012…Something New

December 28, 2011 – 5:52 am | Comments

After a long break, id Magazine will be back in 2012. Back with what? Several things actually – when spring is in full bloom, we’ll be introducing our retuned magazine. From now until then, …

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Natural Wonders…with Sara Pool

November 17, 2009 – 1:24 pm | Comments

Natural Wonders…with Sara Pool

Photo by Horace Long Photography
By Christian Messer
I was referred to Sarah Pool by a colleague, Chuck Arbuckle of Chuck Arbuckle Interiors at a networking function. He and I discussed the magazine and the stories …

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Why the Name id?

Why the Name id?

While diversity is one of the LGBTIQ community’s great strengths, it has long challenged us to identify together under a single, broad, acceptable label. While they may enable unified action, many feel that labels …

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Advice »

Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It!

Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It!

By Mike Hunt
It’s Over When It’s Over
A friend will not stop talking about an ex she broke up with more than ten years ago. She still compares anyone she is dating to this person. The …

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Arts & Entertainment »

Ru Paul Upstages GOP Candidates in New Hampshire, “I’m not Ron Paul!”

Ru Paul Upstages GOP Candidates in New Hampshire, “I’m not Ron Paul!”

After many Ron Paul signs were defaced in New Hampshire to read, “Ru Paul for President” – Ru Paul and his marketing team found it to be a perfect fit to spread the Ru love …

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Business News »

How Often Do You Use Portland Gay Yellow Pages?

How Often Do You Use Portland Gay Yellow Pages?

Since Just Out‘s publishing of their current cover story, “ADverse Effects – The story behind the clash of Unity Portland Pages and the Gay and Lesbian yellow Pages” we thought we’d pose this question to …

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Business Spotlight »

Business Spotlight Spank Hair Studio

Business Spotlight Spank Hair Studio

Spanking The Ugly Off of Portland!
By Christian Messer Photography by Horace Long unless noted
Hair-Dryer Mafia: Hair by Spank, Outfits by Frock
Artwork by Whiplash Design
Mitch Bridon, opened Spank Hair Studio in 2004 in the bustling Alberta …

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Community Events »

Bling Dental Grand Opening, A Dazzling Success!

Bling Dental Grand Opening, A Dazzling Success!

Bling Dental’s Grand Opening was a must-attend event! If you were unable to go, see our Galleries section for the photos, provided by Dr. Wayne Frye and Horace Long Photography.
The magnificent event really created …

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Conscious Living »

Three Cheers for 15 Years of RCSA

Three Cheers for 15 Years of RCSA

Team Members Share Their Memories
By Matthew Free
From the cold dampness of March to the blistering summer heat into July teams of Rose City Softball Association have been playing now for 15 years. Through all …

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Cover Story »

Spring 2012…Something New

Spring 2012…Something New

After a long break, id Magazine will be back in 2012. Back with what? Several things actually – when spring is in full bloom, we’ll be introducing our retuned magazine. From now until then, …

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Featured »

Spring 2012…Something New

Spring 2012…Something New

After a long break, id Magazine will be back in 2012. Back with what? Several things actually – when spring is in full bloom, we’ll be introducing our retuned magazine. From now until then, …

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Film Cover Story »

Gus and Todd

Gus and Todd

Todd Haynes
By Christian Messer
“From my first encounter with the invigorating notion of gender as a product of ideology, feminist theory has left an indelible mark on my own critical – and creative – thinking…For me, …

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Food and Drink »

Power to the Foodies! Jean Ann Van Krevelen

Power to the Foodies! Jean Ann Van Krevelen

Photo by Jeffrey Horvitz
By Nikki Jardin
Grocery Gardening Planting, Preparing and Preserving Fresh Food is a new book by Portland author Jean Ann Van Krevelen that evolved from a collaborative process amongst its four authors and …

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Food Issue »

Food Glorious… Food

Food Glorious… Food

What comes to mind when you think of food and the LGBTIQ(Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, In-transition, and Queer) community? We like to eat? We have an abundance of food industry community members? Dig a little …

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From The Publisher »

Distribution Spots

Once Launched August 27th – id Magazine’s hardcopy will be available at the following locations:
Downtown:
Rich’s Cigar Store and Magazines – SW 9th and Alder
Ray’s Ragtime on SW 10th and Morrison
Scandals – Stark St.
Roxy Hearts – …

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Gay Marriage »

Congrats to Jeff Fisher & Ed Cunningham for 20 Years!

Congrats to Jeff Fisher & Ed Cunningham for 20 Years!

Jeff Fisher and Ed Cunningham celebrate their 20 year anniversary today! The couple were a part of our Gay Marriage issue and we, along with you, got a tour down memory lane with them on …

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Green Living »

Natural Wonders…with Sara Pool

Natural Wonders…with Sara Pool

Photo by Horace Long Photography
By Christian Messer
I was referred to Sarah Pool by a colleague, Chuck Arbuckle of Chuck Arbuckle Interiors at a networking function. He and I discussed the magazine and the stories …

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Headline »

We’re Folding…Into Fall

Adapting to our current situation, the October and November issue have become one to be our Fall Issue. October’s issue was so packed with great knowledge and interviews and fell behind schedule. Tuesday we will …

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Health & Fitness »

Education Only One Way Empower Fitness is Different

Education Only One Way Empower Fitness is Different

By Christian Messer
I sat down with Troy West and Jill Nelson, owners of Empower Fitness, a untypical gym in downtown Portland. I wanted to get their professional and personal opinions and experiences with weight, and …

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History »

Happy Birthday Harvey Milk! We Miss You!

Happy Birthday Harvey Milk! We Miss You!

Today marks what would have been Harvey Milk’s 80th birthday. As we recognize Milk, and reflect on his legacy, we’re reminded of how far we’ve come, but also how far we still have to go. …

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Home & Garden »

New Federal EPA Lead Based Paint Rule

New Federal EPA Lead Based Paint Rule

By: Jim Wilburn, Orlando Construction Inc.
Many of you may remember the heightened awareness about Asbestos that began in the 1980s. As a society, we all became aware of the short- and long-term hazards of Asbestos …

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LGBTIQ Issues »

Target Apologizes for Campaign Donation

Target Apologizes for Campaign Donation

Associated Press reports that Target has apologized for the campaign donation that has spawned boycotts and caused the LGBT community to doubt all the support we’ve received and given to the company. From the AP:
Chairman …

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LGTB Politics »

Target Apologizes for Campaign Donation

Target Apologizes for Campaign Donation

Associated Press reports that Target has apologized for the campaign donation that has spawned boycotts and caused the LGBT community to doubt all the support we’ve received and given to the company. From the AP:
Chairman …

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LGTB Politics »

Rob Thomas’ Gay Chip on His Shoulder (Revisited)

Rob Thomas’ Gay Chip on His Shoulder (Revisited)

Front man for MatchboxTwenty and proven solo artist scribed this entry to the Huffington Post nearly a year ago. I thought it made sense to revisit again, especially with the second line about Pat Robertson, …

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Mental Health & Wellness »

Authenticity, Abundance & Transition

Authenticity, Abundance & Transition

To be nobody but yourself in a world doing its best to make you like everybody else means to fight the hardest battle any human can ever fight and never stop fighting –E.E. Cummings
By Will …

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Non-Profit Spotlight »

Loves & Fishes Opens LGBTIQ Senior Chapter at MCC

Loves & Fishes Opens LGBTIQ Senior Chapter at MCC

By Nikki Jardin
Many of us are allowed to celebrate the bounty of foods that Portland has to offer. We fill our carts with fresh, organic produce and locally raised meats. We browse stalls at …

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Sports »

Sports & Marriage

Sports & Marriage

Do Sports & Marriage also go together like a “Horse and Carriage”
By Matthew J Free Photos by Matthew Free unless noted
We often look to get into relationships to share and even integrate the aspects of …

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Tech »

Tech

Tech

Tech Fairy
A Digital Care Package…
By Nikki Jauron
Many of us feel the need to remain connected and prepared to document our busy lives, whether for posterity or just to share something entertaining about our day …

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Uncategorized »

Prop 8 Overturned! Ruled Unconstitutional…

At long last, the decision came down to day for California and Proposition 8…and it was a victory for the LGBT community and everyone involved!
Though there is a stay on the decision, and most …

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