TQC Issue 5. Volume 1. India
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The World’s openly out lgbT athletes event in pix
mr gay world 2013
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10 fitness tips you should live by LGBT RIGHTS
SASSY & FABULOUS music
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event in pix MR GAY WORLD (MGW) 2013
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TQC. Issue 5. Volume 1. India. Cover Model: Asad Masood. Photo by ‘Napster Nawab Photography’ Editor & Publisher: Keith. Layout concept, design & production: Keith. Keeping an aspirational, yet realistic focus on fashion, music, cinema, trends, books, art, events and much more, "TQC, The Magazine" is definitely not a 'run-of-the-mill' lifestyle resource for its online readers in over 25 countries. This e-zine is a non-commercial publication, is not for sale and is exclusively for private distribution. Views expressed are solely the opinions of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the editorial team of TQC, nor its affiliates. The content of this e-zine may not be suitable for all audiences. The appearance of any person in this ezine, is not to be taken as any indication of the sexual orientation of such persons. TQC respects the copyrights of photographs / images and ensures that due credit of the sources of these are mentioned. www.thequeerchronicle.com, www.facebook.com/tqc.india, www.planetromeo.com/tqc_india, TheQueerChronicle@gmail.com Please print this ezine only if you have to. Help save our planet.
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The World’s openly out lgbt athletes Russia will host the Winter Olympics in Sochi in six months. But what should be a good news story has instead become a battleground for LGBT rights.
With the Sochi Winter Olympics round the corner and the uncertainty that prevails over the law, Russian authorities could very well take action against LGBT athletes and spectators.
While there is a growing acceptance toward the LGBT community in many countries across the world, nations such as Uganda, Liberia, Nigeria, Zambia, Iran and Saudi Arabia have enacted anti-gay laws that are a blatant violation of human rights. Russia too has jumped on this bandwagon with its recently passed anti-gay propaganda law.
This is a clear contradiction with the Olympic charter that clearly says that sport is a human right and it should be available to all, regardless of race, sex or sexual orientation and the Games themselves should be open to all, free of discrimination.
The anti-gay propaganda law bans the public discussion of gay rights and relationships “anywhere children might hear it”. Those found in breach of it can be fined and, if they are foreign, deported. Critics say the law is so vaguely defined that it can be used to prosecute someone just for wearing a rainbow T-shirt or holding hands with someone of the same sex in public. LGBT rights campaigners have drawn parallels between Moscow’s actions and Nazi Germany’s persecution of Jews or apartheid in South Africa. 6
Protest efforts against the law are gaining international traction, however Moscow has shown no signs of giving way to outside pressure. Although there have been calls to boycott the Sochi Olympics, many LGBT athletes believe that it is very important for the world to show up in Sochi and be united in this issue, to bring light to and start a conversation about what is going on. TQC salutes the openly gay LGBT athletes who have made their mark in the international sporting arena.
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Billie Jean King Tennis
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Gareth Thomas Rugby
Glenn Burke Baseball 10
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Heather Cassils Body building
Ilana Kloss Tennis 12
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Johnny Weir Figure Skating
Kye Allums Basketball 14
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Megan Rapinoe Soccer
Orlando Cruz Boxing 16
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Rosie Jones Golf
Sarah Vaillancourt Ice hockey 18
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Megan Rapinoe
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Orlando Cruz
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Jason Collins
Robert Dover
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John Amaechi
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Kye Allums
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Wade Davis
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A homophobic, former professional athlete is forced to A film by Branden Blinn. Lead actor: Lee Amir-Cohen.
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Coming out as an LGBT person to anyone, whether it be family, friends, classmates or colleagues, is not always easy. And for some it’s not that hard.
i am what i am - gloria gaynor
However, nearly all LGBT people must take this turning point in their lives and is usually one of their biggest life-defining moments, but it is different for everyone. We have compiled a list of songs which were written about or can be related to “coming out� or coming to terms with your sexual identity and being proud of who you are. 24 24
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music MUSIC
take your mama - scissor sisters
i’m coming out - diana ross
freedom - wham
reflection - christina Aguilera
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To bring attention to the human rights violation against the LGBT community in Russia, the community across the world has been showing their protest in the most unique ways... Amsterdam is turning rainbow for a visit of the Russian president Putin. The council of the city of Amsterdam has decided to hang out the gay pride flag on all council owned buildings and offices, in protest to Russia’s new anti-gay law.
Swedish protesters painted a rainbow over the zebra crossing by the Russian embassy in solidarity with Russian antihomophobia campaigners
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10 fitness tips YOU SHOULD live by 1
Start and Maintain You feel lethargic because that is to what your body has grown accustomed to. A gradual start eases you into a more productive routine, to be more energetic and stronger. Walk around your neighborhood. Jog lightly until you perspire a lot. Run more until you’re gasping and trying to inhale every bit of the air around you. Start.
to you through muscle fatigue and soreness. Depending on the duration of your regimen, assign a rest period. This doesn’t imply working out for an hour on one day and skipping three days afterward.
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Spend Correctly Say a strict NO to infomercials and the entirety of dubious products that Television dilettantes constantly hurl at viewers. Get the right shoes and clothing; join a gym if it is a specific area you want to target or if you feel you require constant supervision and instruction. Otherwise, gauge your current form and head out for a run. Freedom from the confines of time and space through running will give you that which you hesitantly seek.
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Embrace Competition Between arrogance and deprecation, challenge and develop your capacity. Don’t exert yourself to collapse, but do engage in competition that marks your progress intermittently and not obsessively.
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Take Inspiration Surround yourself with inactive, dormant kinds and you’ll inevitably become one. This isn’t a note to lose your friends, but acknowledge that groups with like-minded goals work for earned appreciation and mutual respect.
Variety Avoid boredom by doing anything from hiking to rowing, and swimming to tossing a medicine ball. This assists in core strength, flexibility, agility, muscle power, endurance and wholesome fitness, while sharpening your skills and honing your abilities. Dedicate Regular Time Would you accept post-dated cheques from an out-station failing bank? Similarly, procrastination through future compensation adversely affects your training. Thorough preparation calms you and regularity will imbibe discipline to use in other domains of your life.
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Rest Adequately The frequently ignored and shamefully abused commandment. Your body speaks
No Holidays A trip to a hill station or a weekend in the countryside implies a break from work, but not from fitness. Mountain trails, dirt paths, and winding tracks are open and should be used.
Eliminating Excuses Run, Skip rope, do squats, wall press-ups, bench dips, and more. Whining that your music player isn’t charged, your favourite shirt isn’t clean, you’re having a bad hair day, none of that contributes and is irrelevant when your fitness is prioritized. Food Balance Ill-awarded privileges of fast food are a bottomless pit for many. Modest carbohydrates for runners, considerable protein for muscle-focussed and fat.
Disclaimer: Prior to undertaking any fitness regime, do seek medical advice. Text source: MensXP TQC TQC
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INGREDIENTS • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 1 avocado, lightly mashed • 1 cup fresh arugula • 4-6 ounces cheese (Gouda, Unprocessed Cheddar works best), grated • 4 slices seedy bread • softened butter, for spreading METHOD • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. • Grease a baking sheet and add the halved tomatoes. Toss the tomatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, remove from the oven and set aside. When the tomatoes are finished roasting turn the oven to broil. • Lightly mash the avocado with the salt and pepper • Spread one side of each bread slice with softened butter. • On the unbuttered sides evenly spread the mashed avocado among the insides of all 4 slices of bread. • Add the grated cheese right on top of the mashed avocado. • Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet and broil for 30 seconds to 1 minutes - just until the cheese begins to melt • Remove from the oven and heat a skillet over medium heat. • Divide the arugula in two and place right on top of the melted cheese and then add a handful of the roasted tomatoes • Place the other half of the bread on top to make a sandwich. Place both sandwiches in the skillet • Cook until cheese is melted and both sides are golden brown, at least 3 minutes per side. • Lower the heat if the bread gets too brown. • Serve immediately TQC
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Unfortunately we cannot always travel to watch the the ‘big game’ in person, but we can still have fun and enjoy the spirit of sport right in your home. Presenting a whacky cocktail to toast your favorite players while they ‘GO FOR GOLD’ INGREDIENTS • 2.5 oz vodka • 1.5 oz Malibu Coconut Rum • 1 tsp shredded coconut GARNISH • Coconut flakes • Edible gold powder
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