I’ve thought about Jim Obergefell often since we first spoke nine years ago, after his historic marriage to his husband on an airport tarmac outside Baltimore. He’s come to mind mostly during big moments in my own life as a gay man in America. I thought of Jim and his late husband, John Arthur, when I first considered proposing to my husband, Aaron, and the promises — in sickness and in health, till death do us part — that I’d be making. I thought of Jim and John again when Aaron and I exchanged vows in San Francisco City Hall in 2018, with our families around us and the bust of Harvey Milk nearby . We chose City Hall for its beauty and ease, but could have been anywhere in the country — a right Jim and John won us by overcoming a mountain of obstacles just to reach that tarmac. Advertisement I thought of Jim again last week, around the time I was emailing our lawyers about the next set of paperwork to file in our pursuit of U.S. citizenship for Aaron, who is … [Read more...] about Hearing threat to Roe vs. Wade, I thought of my gay marriage — and Jim Obergefell’s fight
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Next Season of FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week Returns to the City of Dreams
After celebrating the first physical edition in the capital this year, the powerhouses of fashion and beauty in India, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and Lakmé Fashion Week return to the city of dreams Mumbai. The next season of the fashion week jointly organised by Lakme and Rise Worldwide will be held from 12-16 th October 2022. The on-ground New Delhi edition which was held in March 2022 featured an array of ace fashion designers including Manish Malhotra, Tarun Tahiliani, JJ Valaya, Ranna Gill, Varun Bahl, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Punit Balana, Falguni Shane Peacock to name a few. The platform also continued to champion sustainability through path breaking initiatives while further spreading messages of inclusivity and diversity. The upcoming October edition of the FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week will build on this momentum with a stellar line-up of talent from across the country. Commenting on what to expect this season, Jaspreet Chandok, head RISE Fashion and … [Read more...] about Next Season of FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week Returns to the City of Dreams
Horoscope Today: Astrological Prediction for April 28; Check Out Your Lucky Number, Lucky Colour and Other Details
Aries: (March 21- April 19) It will be a tough day at the workplace as you need to work very hard. Some old issues might put you under pressure. Your anger issue might affect your mutual relationships. Lucky number – 1, 8 Lucky colour – Red Lucky Alphabet – A, L, E Rashi lord – Mangal Taurus: (April 20- May 20) The day is good for married people as well as for those who are involved in banking and finance. You might get some big projects. You will also get the support and companionship of your life partner. Lucky number – 2, 7 Lucky colour – White Lucky Alphabet – Ba, Va, U Rashi lord – Shukra (Venus) Gemini: (May 21- June 20) The day seems to be good for Gemini people as their speech and behaviour will be appreciated. They will enjoy the day. Young people might take important decisions regarding their career. Lucky number – 3, 6 Lucky colour – Yellow Lucky Alphabet – Ka, Chha, Gha Rashi lord – Mercury Cancer: (June 21- July 22) You … [Read more...] about Horoscope Today: Astrological Prediction for April 28; Check Out Your Lucky Number, Lucky Colour and Other Details
Horoscope Today, 11 May 2021: Check Out Daily Astrological Prediction for Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio and Other Signs
Aries: (March 21- April 19) This day marks a fresh start in your life career-wise. You may receive some new ways of boosting your finances and exploring your creative side. Lucky number – 1, 8 Lucky colour – Red Lucky Alphabet – A, L, E Rashi lord – Mangal Taurus: (April 20- May 20) You might have to make some decisions and set long-term goals today. Decide what changes you want to make and move towards in your life and go for it. Lucky number – 2, 7 Lucky colour – White Lucky Alphabet – Ba, Va, U Rashi lord – Shukra (Venus) Gemini: (May 21- June 20) You have been processing some deep emotional baggage alone, and today is the day whenyou may have to let it go and embrace the new self. Lucky number – 3, 6 Lucky colour – Yellow Lucky Alphabet – Ka, Chha, Gha Rashi lord – Mercury Cancer: (June 21- July 22) Set your heart and mind on whatever it is that you wish to achieve this year. You may be lucky in terms of forming important … [Read more...] about Horoscope Today, 11 May 2021: Check Out Daily Astrological Prediction for Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio and Other Signs
Horoscope Today, June 14: Check out Daily Astrological Prediction for Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio and Other Signs
Aries: (March 21- April 19) You will find yourself extremely busy today. Be careful while talking to your relatives, focus on your career, and spend quality time with your life partner. Lucky number – 1, 8 Lucky colour – Red Lucky alphabet – A, L, E Rashi lord – Mangal (Mars) Taurus: (April 20- May 20) A great time for you both professionally and personally. Colleagues will support you and happiness will prevail at home. Possibility to get some good news. Don’t be lazy. Lucky number – 2, 7 Lucky colour – White Lucky alphabet – Ba, Va, U Rashi lord – Shukra (Venus) Gemini: (May 21- June 20) Be wary of opponents at work, and new relationships. Take care of your health and diet. Time to be serious about life’s responsibilities. Lucky number – 3, 6 Lucky colour – Yellow Lucky alphabet – Ka, Chha, Gha Rashi lord – Mercury (Budh) Cancer: (June 21- July 22) You are blessed with success in financial matters today. It’s a very auspicious day and the … [Read more...] about Horoscope Today, June 14: Check out Daily Astrological Prediction for Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio and Other Signs
Johnny Cueto will start tonight for the Chicago White Sox in the series opener against the Kansas City Royals
Johnny Cueto has joined the Chicago White Sox in Kansas City and will start Monday’s game against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The Sox purchased Cueto’s contract from Triple-A Charlotte. The veteran went 0-1 with a 5.17 ERA and 17 strikeouts in four starts with Charlotte after signing with the Sox as a minor-league free agent on April 8 . Cueto, 36, is 135-97 with a 3.45 ERA in 330 appearances (329 starts) during a 14-year career with the Cincinnati Reds (2008-15), Royals (2015) and San Francisco Giants (2016-21). The right-hander is a two-time All-Star (2014, 2016), finished second in National League Cy Young Award voting in 2014 and is 2-4 with a 4.54 ERA in eight career postseason starts. He made four starts in the 2015 postseason with the World Series champion Royals. Cueto went 7-7 with a 4.08 ERA in 22 outings (21 starts) in 2021. In Monday’s corresponding roster move, the Sox optioned infielder Danny Mendick to Charlotte. () … [Read more...] about Johnny Cueto will start tonight for the Chicago White Sox in the series opener against the Kansas City Royals
‘I was on MasterChef – contestants have a secret FB group and there’s a strict suitcase rule’
Stunning dishes, a gruelling competition and witty John Torode and Gregg Wallace - MasterChef has all the ingredients for a recipe to success. While sitting on our sofas at home, it's easy to end up starving as people whip up delicious meals in what seems like seconds. But is the MasterChef experience all it seems? Former MasterChef semi-finalist Liz Cottam , who appeared in series 12, has shared how the show really works. She now runs three restaurants with a 67-strong team and predicted revenues of £3.2M for the year ahead. But in 2016, she bravely went on MasterChef - and has shared how the gruelling process works - with contestants filming their tasks at the crack of dawn. Liz said: "It was pretty awful, I put so much pressure on myself to win, that was the only thing I wanted. "I just wanted to cook things that I was super proud of and I enjoyed cooking and that was stuff that was fairly advanced for an amateur cook. Get the news you want straight to … [Read more...] about ‘I was on MasterChef – contestants have a secret FB group and there’s a strict suitcase rule’
Greggs warns of rising costs as sales bounce back after pandemic
Fast food chain Greggs has warned of increasing costs and said customers should expect further price rises as a result. In an update to shareholders the company said costs had been increasing across the market. Roger Whiteside , who will step down as Greggs’ chief executive on Tuesday, said the business is in the process of working out its latest potential price increases due to cost inflation. “At the start of the year we made some increases and then, when the reduced rate of VAT went back to normal, we had to add that back onto prices where we’d been able to pass the reduction to customers during Covid ,” he said. “We are now going to have to make some increases again soon. Recommended Coleen Rooney to resume evidence in Rebekah Vardy court battle - live ‘Putin likely to have lost third of troops in Ukraine’ – follow live “It will be on selected items, but it will be across different areas, so there might be 5p or 10p increases … [Read more...] about Greggs warns of rising costs as sales bounce back after pandemic
Rights group: Israel approves over 4,000 new settler homes
Israel advanced plans for the construction of more than 4,000 settler homes in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, a rights group said, a day after the military demolished homes in an area where hundreds of Palestinians face the threat of expulsion. It was a jolting illustration of Israel's policies in the territory it has occupied for nearly 55 years. Critics, including three major human rights groups, say those policies amount to apartheid, a charge Israel rejects as an attack on its very legitimacy. Hagit Ofran, an expert on the settlements at the anti-settlement watchdog group Peace Now, said a military planning body approved 4,427 housing units at a meeting on Thursday that she attended. Israeli officials did not respond to requests for comment. It's the biggest advancement of settlement projects since the Biden administration took office. The White House opposes settlement construction and views it as an obstacle to any eventual peace agreement with the … [Read more...] about Rights group: Israel approves over 4,000 new settler homes
Putin keeps “Nazism” focus on Ukraine as Russians point to NATO hopeful
Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly said Monday that Ukraine is the only country that encourages "Nazism" at the state level, and some Russians are now accusing NATO hopeful Sweden of having a similar position. "But nowhere at the state level are the Nazis glorified. Nowhere," Putin said during a Moscow summit, according to Russian-state-owned news agency Ria Novosti. "And nowhere in civilized countries are thousands of neo-Nazi torchlight processions with neo-Nazi symbols encouraged by the authorities. This is not done anywhere. Unfortunately, this is happening in Ukraine." Putin has repeatedly declared that one of Russia's goals in invading Ukraine is the "denazification" of its neighbor , but Ukraine, whose president is Jewish, has strongly refuted the allegations that its government is led by Nazis. Meanwhile, as Putin has focused on purported Nazis in Ukraine, posters have reportedly emerged on Moscow's streets accusing some famous Swedish figures of supporting … [Read more...] about Putin keeps “Nazism” focus on Ukraine as Russians point to NATO hopeful