29. March 2009 by admin.

Sorry that I have been a stranger.  The truth is my mother has been very ill.  She is doing much better and should come home from the hostipal soon. 

The April issue hit the streets on Thursday and looks pretty nice.  You can pick up your ”free” at over 150 glbt and lgbt “friendly” establishments throughout the region in PA, OH, and WV.  Help out the economy (and us) and purchase your copy at area Borders Book Stores.

We have some exciting and major changes coming to www.outonline.com.  We are always changing and growing…  

You can follow the site on Twitter (outonline) or me on Facebook (molnar-Strejcek).

This is a busy Sunday for me.  I have to be at the hospital this morning and then a birthday party at 3pm.

Keep safe, happy and…

Keep Reading…

Tony

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23. March 2009 by admin.

It’s almost press-time around the office. 

Crazy and hectic?  Not a chance.  I am not saying that everything goes perfectly, but with a well-seasoned staff that makes the extra effort, it goes pretty smooth.  Thank you to the best newspaper staff in the city!   The April issue of the newspaper will be available this Thursday.   Speaking of the newspaper…Start planning now for the June PRIDE issue, one of the best issues of the year.  If you place an ad in the May issue, a pleasant surprise will be received for the June issue.  May issue ad deadline is April 15 and June PRIDE issue is May 11. 

The past weekend was enjoyable.  We did a bit of shopping.  Pittsburgh Mills, Ross Park Mall, Monroeville Mall…to name a few.   Three years ago, we purchased family room furniture from Macy’s.  During this time period, the frame cracked.  Can you believe that are replacing our full order?  Incredible customer service. 

Time for me to get back to the newspaper…

Reminder - This Wednesday, Talk It Out, the live video talk show starring me ( and David Stanton; www.outonline.com at 11am. 

Keep reading…AND WATCHING.

Tony

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18. March 2009 by admin.

Check me out on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/people/Tony-Molnar-Strejcek/1094502464

Did you see our special St. Patty’s Day Show last night at 7:30pm?  WOW!  What a show! 
A Start Was Born…  Angelique.  Brian T was also impressive.  David–Bravo!  Our best show yet! 

Today was the 28th Talk It Out show with me and David.  The show lasted about 80 minutes and went off without a hitch!  Thank goodness…   Missed the show?  Catch us every Wednesday at 11am or at http://www.outonline.com/OUTMEDIA/index.html.   Our shows keep getting better and better.  Have an idea for the show or what to be a guest?  Email tony@outonline.com.

Ed and I watched Milk last night.

I strongly recommend it!

Two weeks left to win to the weekend for two at Circle JJ Ranch (Campground).  $200 valued!  To enter, click here >>>  http://www.outonline.com/pages/contest.html

Wednesday…over the hump!  New Out newspaper next week.

Go Pens!  Go Pitt! 

Keep Reading…

Tony

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17. March 2009 by admin.

Labels.  Everyone has many, but some are not welcome.

How many labels do you have? 

Start writing them down and you will realize the answer to that question.  Some good, some bad and some we don’t even know about…like the ones people place on us to discredit what we have achieved and lack there of. 

True, I have been labeled many of things, most of which I have reservations about identifying in this blog. 

My list goes something like this:  Husband, father, publisher, friend, sports fan, co-worker, owner, bloggist, salesperson, gay, male, white, middle aged (this one hurts.  Is 42 middle aged anyway?), voter, smart (and sometimes smart ass), entrepreneur, risk taker, non-traditional, family oriented, gambler, business man, talk show host, boss, brother, son, life-partner, boy friend (or in the gay world, BF), traveler, donor, volunteer and more.   I have been called much worse things, but you get the picture. 

When we reflect on labels, we can get a better understanding of where we come from or where we are headed.  Certainly, many labels are not true descriptions of who we are, but how we may be seen.  Or, that ex-BF is trying to damage your rep.  Wait!  Let’s backup one second.  Many of you deserve those labels and he is only trying to protect your future ex-BF.  That bitter queen!

One label I did not include above is good human being.  I did not include it because that is a work in progress.  If I can achieve this label, my life would be considered a major success.  I know, you are probably thinking…what a bunch of self-righteous crap?  If I welcome and deserve just that one label, all the rest of my labels would be positive and an example of what kind of person my kid’s will look up to or my husband would greet each day as he awakes.  And, considering I have only had one BF for the past 20 years and there will be no future ex-BF, I am safe.

So accept the good and positive labels.  And, by no means accept the negative ones.  If they happen to be true, you will know what you need. 

The next time someone tell you they are not into labels, they are lying.   Just kidding.  

Unfortunately, labels are placed on us, but fortunately, you too can take advantage of them–much like that first BF at Pegasus back in 1983 took advantage of you.

Just a thought.  Perhaps not a pretty one.

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Tony

 Announcements:

• Watch to see me live?  Check out Talk It Out every Wednesday at 11am on www.outonline.com.  Can’t catch me live?  Go to www.outonline.com and click the OUTMEDIA link http://www.outonline.com/OUTMEDIA/index.html and click on Talk It Out under “Never Miss A Show”.
• Tonight is our live St. Patty’s Day Show on OTV at www.outonline.comat 7pm.  Join host Jezelle-Miss P-Town and Miss Pgh. Pride 2008 and guests Angelique Young-Miss Teen Pgh 2008 and Brian T of Brian T’s World.
• March issue of Out on newsstand now.  Here’s the front cover.

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15. March 2009 by admin.

·      OTV (OUT TV PITTSBURGH) at www.outonline.com will offer a LIVE St Patrick’s Day Show on Tuesday, March 17 at 7pm.  Hosts will include Miss Gay Teen Pittsburgh-Simply Angelique, Miss Pgh Pride, Miss P-Town-Jezelle, Brian T. and more.  Go to www.outonline.com to watch this show live or join in the fun with our online chat room. 

Keep Reading…

Tony

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12. March 2009 by admin.

Hey…we just launched this today!  Check it OUT.  It’s pretty cool.

Out  and outonline are now mobile.   Go MOBILE.   Get Out.   www.outonline.net.  Now you can get News, Calendar, Nightlife, Columns, Ms. Behavior, Stargayzer, Podcasts, Resources, Links and much more in your car, at the beach or anywhere your phone goes.   Go to  www.outonline.net  from your phone’s browser today to see another way Out  is changing to make your life easier!

Keep Reading…
Tony

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10. March 2009 by admin.

Friday the 13th is one of my favorite days.  It is also Out’s April issue deadline for display ads. 

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9. March 2009 by admin.

Circle JJ Ranch Campground Contest.  www.circlejjranch.com. 

Win a weekend for two at Circle JJ along with a Full Year Membership.  A $200.00 Value.

Send your Email entry to:tony@outonline.com.   Put Circle JJ Contest in the title.  Include your name in the body of your Email. 

We will contact you if you win. 

You can enter as many times as you like.

Don’t forget to enter often!

Entry deadline is March 31.  Drawing is April 1.

No purchase necessary.

Keep Reading…

Tony

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6. March 2009 by admin.

Wednesday morning we will be shooting Talk It Out live at 11am.  Just go to www.outonline.com and watch!  Miss the live show?  Click http://www.outonline.com/OUTMEDIA/index.html and watch any of our shows 24/7 on demand.

One of this week’s guest - John Colombo.  John talks about his new column In With The Out Crowd and his long history as one of Out’s staff photographer. 

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4. March 2009 by admin.

Circle JJ Ranch Campground Contest.  www.circlejjranch.com.   Win a weekend for two at Circle JJ along with a Full Year Membership.   A $200.00 Value! 

Send your Email entry to:tony@outonline.com.   Put Circle JJ Contest in the title and your name in the body of your Email. 
We will contact you if you win.   You can enter as many times as you like.   Don’t forget to enter often!Entry deadline is March 31.  Drawing is April 1.No purchase necessary.

Keep Reading…

Tony

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