31. October 2008 by admin.

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29. October 2008 by admin.

Hi everyone.

I am currently putting to bed the November issue which will be available for all to see Thursday.  Check out this great issue at your favorite tri-state establishment. 

Inside the November issue, you will find many great stories regarding the upcoming election, movie and dvd reviews, local, national and international news, advice columns, gay marriage case update, a new and improved resource section, the Sex Guru, Rex Wockner, an expanded Out and About section, tons of color photographs and much more.

As you can see, we have been working hard on this issue. 

Check back for more updates tomorrow!

Happy Reading.

Tony

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27. October 2008 by admin.

One week until the election.  Halloween is Friday.  More importantly, the November issue of Out goes to press and will be distributed Thursday!

I kid you…  Not about the events, but of their importance.  Do you know who you will vote for, dress as and where you will pick up the November issue of Out?  www.outonline.com

Chat soon.

Tony

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22. October 2008 by admin.

It’s mid-week, less than 12 days to the election and soon the November issue of Out will be on the newsstand. 

This week has been quite busy so far.  The office has been alive with visits from David, FJ, Doe, David, Laura and advertisers.  This could mean only one thing… new issue coming out.  I am not one that usually leaks upcoming stories, however this one I will let pass. 

The November will contain a well written news story about Jeff Howells.  Jeff was our editor in chief who passed away Sept. 2.  Must read!

The November’s issue will also contain an incredible interview, a ton of photographs and so much more that I would be doing the issue and my staff an injustice if I were to say more.  Pick up the new issue beginning October 30.

Speaking of great things and people in Out. Check out the website of one of our staff photographers for some very interesting work.  www.johncolombo.com.
 
(c) John Colombo

Do you know which candidate for president you will be voting for?  I bet you do.

I will probably get a lot of crap for saying this, but I believe BOTH candidates are great men in their own way.  It is my opinion that one is much greater or will be one of the greatest presidents in our lifetime.  I may not agree with all his policies, and believe his stance is dead wrong on gay marriage and doesn’t go far enough with the support of Civil Unions.  However,  I believe his other policies are strong and will help our great country become great again. 

Is my candidate change or straight talk?  You decide.  What you will not find here is any type of endorsement.  

I do not believe that my newspaper or myself should publicly endorse a candidate.  What do you think?  tony@outonline.com

Until tomorrow friends…

Tony

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18. October 2008 by admin.

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This week went smoothly.  We hired a new editorial assistant named FJ Hartland.  Welcome FJ to the Out family.

My co-host, David Stanton and I shot another episode of Out Takes on Wednesday.  It went pretty well.  The show has lots of information including upcoming Halloween events around the city. You can catch the show on OTV on  www.outonline.com in rotation.  Don’t forget to support our advertisers and sponsors.

Also this week, we taped another Talk it Out show.  The show contains an interesting interview with pop singer Isaac Angel from San Francisco.  His website is http://www.isaacangel.com/

Very interesting guy.  He is looking for gigs in the ‘Burgh.  He reminded CA residents to VOTE NO TO PROP 8!  Don’t worry.  If you missed the live show, you can listen to it or any past episode on www.outonline.com.

Wednesday was my ad deadline for the November issue of Out.  You know that means?  Tons of paper work.  Ask me…I enjoy it.  It is at that time of the month that I get to chat with the bar owners and many other advertisers.  Many of them have become very good friends.

I decided to pick up dinner for the family on my way home.  My first thought was healthy food, but I succumb to my taste buds that desired chicken.  Real Chicken, not that under 21 stuff.  Remember, I am happily married to a stud. :-) 

East suburbs bound, I jumped off the parkway east onto Rt 22 in Monroeville and let my taste buds guide to junk food hell.  You may call it Popeye’s…  I call notKY fried.  Unfortunately, I should have followed my good senses and did the KY thing…again. 

It seems Subway was the true winner in our hour this week.  Subway is great when you are busy and on the go.  The price is right and after eating there a few times you start to look like Jerad!

Confession: I think I would rather look like the guy to the right of Jerad.  No offense.

Ed made a beef roast Thursday evening.  You need some beef some days, don’t you?

This morning Ed was so excited because his birds have now laid five eggs!  I cannot believe how excited he gets.  It is so cute!

Writing this blog has made me so hungry.  I wonder what’s for dinner tonight?

Have a beautiful weekend!

Tony

tony@outonline.com

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13. October 2008 by admin.

We went to the casino (slots) AND lost money.  We went to the bars (strippers) AND lost money.  We got absolutely nothing done around the house AND we enjoyed ourselves. 

Damn, I wish every weekend was like that. 

Did I mention we slept-in Sunday morning?  Long, long and delightful night.

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10. October 2008 by admin.

No kids this weekend.  :-)  They are with the grandparents.  You know what that means?  Dad and Daddy time.

On Saturday, we have plans for the afternoon, but I hope to go to the Meadow’s Casino and maybe out that evening to one or two of the bars.  No Pitt game, but Chris has homecoming. 

It was my desire to get out of town this weekend, but we need to get some things done around the house.  Ed reminded me that at home or out of town… still no kids!  And, more importantly, no sitter for the dogs and birds. 

Did I mention the pool needs closed, the grass needs cut and I want to gamble?  I bet Ed has several dollar bills that he would like to donate to some dancer.  Hmmm…gambling, dancers and pool.  Sounds like a hot weekend, doesn’t it?

    
YOU DECIDE?

Can you believe our pool is still open?  Can you believe 80 degrees and sunny weather for mid-October? Can you believe the work week is over and that Monday is a holiday?

It time for me to head out of the city to the suburbs. 

Where are you going this weekend?  You can leave your answer here without registering.

Have fun!  Keep reading…

Tony
tony@outonline.com

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7. October 2008 by admin.

After a couple of meetings Tuesday, I was ready to go home to the family, but more on that later. 

David Doorley and I took some time today discussing the new Editorial Assistant position opening up here at Out.  The position is available immediately and offers a great opportunity for someone to get their foot in the door, learn the business and the potential to advance.  There is a catch though.  You must have a journalism background.  Knowledge of Quark and proofreading is helpful, too.  Interested?  Contact Tony Molnar-Strejcek at tony@outonline.comor David Doorley at davidd@outpub.com. 

Editorial not your cup of tea?  I am also looking for display advertising salespeople.  Why not advertise here for Out positions available?  This blog has grown to several hundred, if not thousands of daily visitors.  Hey, I use what I have…

Ed called and reminded me that we had friends coming for dinner and they have arrived early.  I must add that these guys were not your typical guests.  These guests arrived in a box, not a car and needed a hot bath before dinner.  NO! It is no necessary for our guests to bath before dinner!   Confused yet?  Hint:  We were not serving them dinner.  They were what we were serving for dinner.  Totally confused now?   Ed and I ordered live lobster and they were delivered by Fed Ex. 

You may be asking, what’s the special occasion?  The truth is, you do not need a special occasion to have an incredible evening.  In a long-term relationship like ours (19+ years), it’s the little things you do that show how important your partner and family are to you.

After dinner, I retired to our family room to watch the presidential debate.  I was very encouraged to discover that our son Matt was interested in watching the debate with us.  Matt has always been a good football buddy, but his interest in our government was very refreshing. 

The debate went as I expected, and I think I learned a little more about both candidates.  I did not have the expectations of a train wreck or train wreck clean-up like the vice presidential debate nor did I believe that my opinion would be altered.  

The stakes are high.  The president elect has the opportunity to help this country return to all levels of greatness and position himself as one of America’s greatest presidents. 

We, democrats and republicans need to come together as our country struggles with an event not seen here since 1929.  One man (or woman) can change the future.  You are that person.

Speaking of great men…I am fortunate to have one at home.  Some would say there are five great men there…LOL.    His name is Ed or Eddy for those of you that read our classifieds.  Ed is such a compassionate and beautiful person.  He keeps me grounded and is always the first to tell me when I am wrong and off track.  And, also first to praise me.  Although, he is not perfect, in my eyes he is damn close.   What an intelligent and beautiful person inside and out you are Mr. Eddy Molnar-Strejcek. 

Thanks for choosing me babe.  Now get back to work!

Chat soon.

Tony

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6. October 2008 by admin.

We just taped and aired the new installment of Talk It Out live.   The recorded version should be up on the site within a day.  I think we covered some pretty interesting topics.  Check it out and let me know what you think by sending e-mail to tony@outonline.com.

Visit the site at www.outonline.com or http://www.outonline.com/talkitout/index.html for a list of current shows.

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3. October 2008 by admin.

I sit here, struggling to get to the weekend.  Mostly, for relaxation and Bill Mahar on HBO, Friday at 11pm.  I find his shows amusing, if not informative.  Have any of you checked out HBO’s latest show called True Blood?  How hot and gay friendly is that show?  Ryan Kwanten (Jason) is really sexy and shows off his beautiful body at every opportunity.  He loves sex (with women) and was easily convinced to dance for a gay website in-exchange for some Viagra.  Damn Breeders!  They will do anything to keep it up.  Jason is NOT a vampire…yet!  Did I mention that most vampires are bisexual? 

There are at least two gay characters on the show.  Thank you executive producer Alan Ball.  Alan also produced another one of my favorite shows, Six Feet Under.  From LA Times: When asked if vampires stood in for some underlying message about gay rights, executive producer Alan Ball told reporters Thursday afternoon at the TV press tour no. “I really don’t look at the vampire as a metaphor for gays,” he said. “For me, part of the fun of this whole series is that it’s about vampires, so it’s not that serious,” he said. “However, they do work as a metaphor for gays . . . for anyone that’s misunderstood. At the same time it’s not a metaphor at all.”

Interesting…  Did I mention that Alan Ball is gay and out?

Back to my life, you know–the important shit.
 On Wednesday, Ed bought another pair of Lady Gouldian Finches. 
  
My bloggers will remember that we returned to Pittsburgh from Rehoboth Beach with a male and female pair back in August.  I am sure he will be selling babys soon.  Ed has agreed not to let our house become a breeding facility for birds. 

Thursday night was all about open houses, football and debates.  If you like college sports and live in the ‘burgh, you had to be in your glory Thursday night.  Pitt beat the #10 team in the country on live national TV.  Hail to Pitt!

Like most Americans, I turned in to the vice presidential debate looking for a train wreck.  The aftermath of the Pulin/Couric suggested one was heading that way.  Although it did not happen this day, the only thing I believe the debate did was stop the bleed from the Palin and Katie Couric train wreck interview.  http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4493093n

It was our junior high school’s annual open house on Thursday. We sat through nine of the boys’ classes and were very please with the school district and most of the teachers.  It is a challenge to meet with each teacher when you have two children in the same grade. 

Did you know I am driving a Hummer?  Our Saturn Outlook is in the repair shop.  I needed a larger vehicle and the Hummer was my only option as the rental company only had one SUV.  Ed has been teasing me ever since.  I guess some people think that men who drive Hummers only do so because the size of the vehicle makes up for the small size of their penises.  Not a problem here.  I drive a Saturn Outlook…usually.  The Hummer is too much attitude for me.  The rental agent did advise me that my Outlook is bigger than the Hummer3 I would be driving.  The big differences I noticed are quality, style and gas mileage.  And the Outlook is so much classier.  You decide.  
  

So size does matter to me after all.  Hands down, way down, I pick the bigger and classier Saturn Outlook over the male ego Hummer vehicle.  Now, BMW is a different story.

Next week we will shooting a new episode of OutTakes.  If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please e-mail me at tony@outonline.com.

Ed and I want (need) to get away next weekend October 10-12.  Any suggestions?  Send them to tony@outonline.com.

Have a Fab weekend and keep reading…

Tony

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