31. December 2008 by admin.

Our New Year’s Eve LIVE party starts at 8pm on www.outonline.com, a PITTSBURGH FIRST.  Watch the show from 8pm-12:30am or later as we welcome in the New Year LIVE!  Call in and chat with local and national show hosts.  I will be available at 10:30pm LIVE from a NYE’s party in Irwin, PA. 

Turn us on LIVE at 8pm at www.outonline.com at your party or watch us before and after you visit one of the Pittsburgh region’s fine clubs. 

Be safe and designate a driver!  I care.

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Tony

DON’T FORGET TO WATCH OUR SHOW LIVE AT WWW.OUTONLINE.COM BEGINNING AT 8PM.  THIS IS THE START OF A NEW LGBT PITTSBURGH REGIONAL EVENT AND A FIRST IN PITTSBURGH.  PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS OF THE SHOW AND VISIT THEIR BUSINESSES FOR A FESTIVE NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENING! 

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND THANKS FOR READING! 

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29. December 2008 by admin.

Join OUT TV Pittsburgh (OTV) www.outonline.com live New Year’s Eve at 8pm and throughout the evening for a first in Pittsburgh! 

Entertainment, music, count down to 2009 and call ins.  Don’t miss local and national  guests including national Brini Maxwell and Michael Steck, international star el Lisel and local guests David Stanton, Brian T and Tony Molnar-Strejcek (me, of course at 10pm, live on location from a NYE party). 

Turn us on at your party or enjoy us throughout the evening from your home.  www.outonline.com

Keep reading (and partying–safely).  Happy New Year!

Tony

EMAIL ME BY 2pm WEDNESDAY TO SPONSOR THIS FIRST TIME IN PITTSBURGH EVENT!  WITH SPONSORSHIP, YOUR BUSINESS WILL RECEIVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TROUGHOUT THE EVENING AS A PAID SPONSOR, A MESSAGE ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS OR NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENT DIRECTING PEOPLE TO YOUR EVENT THAT EVENING AND YOUR LOGO BRODCASTED ON OTV!  Be part of this historic event and reach the region’s lgbt consumers in real time.  This LIVE show will be seen at homes and parties throughout the region and contains local and national internet stars.  Sponsorship is $250 for entire evening of mentions, logo and invitation to visit your business, $175 for 4 mentions and logo, and $100 for mention of your business and logo.  Exclusive sponsorship available.    tony@outpub.com

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27. December 2008 by admin.

Sorry for the lack of posts the last couple days.  I have been enjoying the Christmas holiday with my family.  Something I am sure you understand. 

My family comes first, folks…  LOL.

Lots to tell you!  Check back in a day for updates as things settle down around my house and in my life.

Keep Reading…

Tony

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24. December 2008 by admin.

Merry B A F D!

We are off doing the family thing; church with Ed’s Dad, dinner and an evening of togetherness.  Please have a safe and happy Christmas Day.  Please remember the less fortunate ones tomorrow.  Visit them or pick up the phone and send the best gift of all.  Let them know…SOMEONE CARES!

Sorry, no white Christmas again this year! 

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Tony

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23. December 2008 by admin.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.  At least, it’s suppose to be.  This is a different holiday season that people my age and younger have never seen.  Sure the Malls are busy and plans are underway for holiday parties, but is this really good news? 

We have been spoon fed that the local Pittsburgh economy is not in recession.  Listen close to national reports and you will discover that this country is in a lot trouble.  Who knows what will happen come this spring.  Layoffs and pay cuts are everywhere.   Just visit the many glbt bars and establishments and you will discover a downturn in spending. 

Is there a silver lining here?  Maybe, but you must scratch the surface to discover it.

Change is coming to Pittsburgh and this country.  And, not only on January 20.  Will president-elect Obama have the right solutions for the US economy?  

We hope for change, but will change bring Hope?  I must believe it will. 

Back to my main point.  Just yesterday, I was talking to a woman about Christmas and gifts that come from it.  She instructed me that she was recently laid off from her job and was the breadwinner in her household.  I thought I knew where the conversation was headed, but to my surprise, she focused on her blessings and how much she had to be thankful for.  Her family, health and the hope of a better life were more important than her losing her job. 

You see, by losing her job, she was able to rediscover what was most important in her life.  This was something forgotten a long time ago. 

I ask you to ask yourself this question.  Can discovering what is most important in your life be better than any material thing we can give ourselves or our children?  I think the answer is obvious. 

Just if only for a day, remember how important you are as a mother, father, partner, son, daughter, brother, sister,  friend, co-worker or person. 

If your life is empty, go out and make a difference for someone else.  Volunteer at the glbt community center, Shepherd Wellness, PATF,  visit sick members of the community or simply just be a friend.

It doesn’t matter what the day is called, however for the sake of this blog and message, lets call it Be A Friend Day.

Merry Be A Friend Day!

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Your Friend - Tony Molnar-Strejcek

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19. December 2008 by admin.

What a week.   It all started Sunday with my birthday party and the Pittsburgh Steelers.  If Sunday is the kick off (or first day of the week), than I should have know it would be an interesting one.

Try having 30 people crammed into a room watching the Steelers while you are opening gifts.  There were so many mood swings going on in my house that we could have invited a therapist and kept them busy for a long time.  LOL.    But, the big news of the day was the Steelers came through and won.  The party continued…

Chris, our oldest, had surgery Monday morning at UPMC.  The surgery went well and by the afternoon he was home with Ed.   Ed was at his every beck and call.  At first, I think Ed enjoyed it, but as the week wore on, Ed seemed to have too many things on his plate.  Like the trooper (and excellent father) Ed is, he adjusted and was on top of everything.  He makes sure Chris gets his medicines on the hour and that his exercises are done three times a day. Ed is not without a helper.  Chris’ girlfriend, Heather has been at our house all week.  Yes, I said all week.  Chris brought her home from school.  They both attend the same college and we thought it would be better if she stayed with us until her family arrived in Pittsburgh from Alaska.

Chris is a good kid and is turning into a pretty good man.  We trust him, and after meeting Heather several months ago, we trust her too. 

Trust me, there are rules–very strict rules.   They both understand them and there have been no problems.

Heather has been a delight to have around the house.  She is very interesting,  smart, pretty and seems to have come from a good family. 

Which brings me to my next subject…family. 

Family is a big deal in our house. It doesn’t what or who makes up your family or how it looks.  Obviously, our family looks a little different than others, but I can assure you we are a healthy, respectable and well-adjusted family.   Did I mention HAPPY?  Beside Ed, me and the boys, we have a very large and caring family that are very involved in our lives.

This Saturday, we will have the opportunity to meet Heather’s parent.  She speaks highly of her family, and from what she has said, they seem to be very nice people.  This will be the first time they meet Chris, too.  I have no doubt that Chris will leave a good impression on them.  We look forward to meeting them.

How bad could it be?  I hear they love the Steelers and are part of the SteelerNation too.   Should be a wonderful day!

Have a great weekend around the ‘burgh. 

And, don’t forget to
Keep reading…

Tony

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18. December 2008 by admin.

A lot of people know that I wear many hats at the office.  I try to be involved in everything, but there are many other people that dedicate a large portion of their lives to Out.

Let me state that I have an incredible staff.  David Doorley - editor in chief, F.J. Hartland - editorial assistant, Laura Annibalini - production manager and graphic designer, Dorothy (Doe) Swank - office manager, Gene Humberston - typesetting, John Colombo and Mara Rago - staff photographers, Frank DiFolco - ad sales, David Stanton - website designer and manager www.outonline.com, and many fine writers. 

These are the men and women are what make Out a great newspaper.  Their hard work and devotion is seen on every page, month after month. 

Thank you folks for another great year!  I appreciate your friendship and hard work!

Keep reading…

Tony

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17. December 2008 by admin.

Update - Out goes to press.  It takes a lot of time and energy to get the newspaper out, but it is well worth the effort.  Nothing pleases me more than hearing from appreciative readers like you and seeing the newspaper’s popularity continue to grow.

The January issue will be available Thursday.  Great issue with lots of important read.  Check out the several “year in review” articles.   Here’s a sneak preview of the front and back page. OUT front cover and back page

Happy Holidays!

Keep reading….

Tony

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15. December 2008 by admin.

This week we are getting the January issue of the region’s largest lgbt newspaper ready for print.   Busy, busy, busy.    

The new issue will be available on Thursday at your favorite establishment.  Out’s January issue contains some surprises!

Out Takes will be up and running on OTV sometime this week.  We taped this show in my office.  The show is very informative and interesting.

Be part of our live broadcast of Talk it Out.  This show is live every Wednesday on OTV www.outonline.com  at 11am and available later on www.outonline.compodcasts.

I promise to write more later this week when things slow down. 

I HAVE SO MUCH TO TELL YOU!

Keep reading…

Tony

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13. December 2008 by admin.

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