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Gay nuptials unveil financial boon for NY services

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:30 +0000

(New York) A lot of people are happy to see same-sex marriage legal in New York: lawyers, marriage counselors, insurance agents.

The effect of New York becoming the sixth state to allow gay(...)

Wanna cash in on gay marriage? NYers say ‘I do’

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:55:19 +0000

(Niagra Falls, NY) New York legislators had voted just hours before to legalize same-sex marriage, and already the phone was ringing at the Falls Wedding Chapel. It was a lesbian couple in(...)

Gay rights group fights plan to bring Wal-Mart into NYC

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:00:37 +0000

A prominent LGBT organization joins the list of elected officials and business people opposed to Wal-Mart opening a store in New York City.

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force says Wal-Mart(...)

More US companies covering transgender surgery

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:00:24 +0000

(San Francisco) When Gina Duncan decided to undergo the medical treatment that would make her a body into a woman’s body, she had plenty to fear. The reactions of her children, her professional(...)

Ask the Expert: “Is my idea worth turning into a business?”

logointern2 — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:00:46 +0000

Q Is my idea worth turning into a business?

A The answer depends upon you. This is an often-asked question, and the answer isn’t always a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no.’

There are many(...)

Ask the Expert: “Xanadu, Passion and the Pursuit of Happiness”

logointern2 — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:30:30 +0000

Q What’s one of your favorite startup stories?

A While the movie “Xanadu” was universally panned by critics, it did spawn several hit songs. That was the passion behind creating Xanadu,(...)

Ask the Expert: ‘Do you need experience to start a business?’

logointern2 — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:30:40 +0000

Q How valuable is experience when starting a business?

A It’s undeniable that having industry-related experience is incredibly valuable. I’m always asked this question by aspiring(...)

Ask the Expert: ‘I’m starting a business. Help!’

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:00:27 +0000

I’m starting a business. How can I get funding from a VC?

Although venture capitalist (VC) funding is often portrayed as the easiest way to access startup funding, the reality is that of the(...)

Target: No donations planned for gay groups

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:41:43 +0000

(Minneapolis) Target Corp. said Monday it won’t give money to gay-friendly causes to quiet the uproar over a $150,000 donation that helped support a Minnesota governor candidate who opposes gay marriage. The discount retailing giant said it was “best to wait” given the controversy stirred by its donation, which prompted Facebook calls for a boycott [...]

Liberal groups push to exploit Target backlash

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:30:47 +0000

(St. Paul, Minn.) Protesters have been rallying outside Target Corp. or its stores almost daily since the retailer angered gay rights supporters and progressives by giving money to help a(...)