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    National and Local News Brief

    Compiled by Dennis McMillan Madison, NJ – College Baseball Player Comes Out as Gay to His Team After Years of Struggle – 2.24 Matt Kaplon didn’t want to call a…

    Summit Highlights Castro Dichotomy

    Summit Highlights Castro Dichotomy

    By Commissioner Leslie Katz (Editor’s Note: The recent “Lesbians Who Tech” summit, held February 7–March 2 at the Castro Theatre, focused on increasing visibility and tech participation in two historically…

    MK Nobilette’s Mom Mindy Is Out and Proud Too

    MK Nobilette’s Mom Mindy Is Out and Proud Too

    San Francisco’s own MK Nobilette is the first American Idol finalist to come out while competing on the popular show, which has been on the air since 2002. So many…

    Tips on Selecting Engagement Rings

    Tips on Selecting Engagement Rings

    (Editor’s Note: The “Bay Times” welcomes wedding and event coordinator Chanda Monique Eddens as a new columnist. In “Elements of Style,” Chanda will share helpful advice concerning all aspects of…

    New and Improved Chris Culliver

    New and Improved Chris Culliver

    Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” Such change begins with individuals, and becomes all the more important for influential…

    Holding Up Half the Sky While Carrying the Village Water Supply: International Women’s Day 2014

    Holding Up Half the Sky While  Carrying the Village Water Supply: International Women’s Day 2014

    Women hold up half the sky. – Mao Zedong March is Women’s History Month, which also marks International Women’s Day on March 8, 2014. The earliest adoption of an International…

    Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiving & Connection: You Are Not Alone on This Journey

    Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiving & Connection: You Are Not Alone on This Journey

    Consider this scenario: Your partner of 40 years was diagnosed with dementia 5 years ago. You have been caring for her alone all of this time. You feel isolated, stressed…

    The Cost of Waiting

    The Cost of Waiting

    “Sure I want to get into the real estate market, but I just don’t think it’s the right time.” Boy, have I heard that one a lot! And everyone is…

    Current Market Conditions Just Ahead of Spring

    Current Market Conditions Just Ahead of Spring

    Let’s talk about current market conditions. Here we are at the end of winter, just realizing that spring is only weeks away. Buyers, sellers and their agents are challenged to…

    The Art of French Kitchen Design

    The Art of French Kitchen Design

    Philip and I just returned from a “fabuleux” two-week vacation in Paris. In order to have a richer and more varied experience, we rented an apartment near the Eiffel Tower…