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TQCIssue 5. Volume 1. India

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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.

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MR GAY WORLD(MGW) 2013

4tqc featureTHE WORLD’S OPENLY OUT LGBT ATHLETES

40for the big gameGRILLED CHEESE, AVOCADO & TOMATOES

30event diary- KHUSH NIGHTS - DIRTY TALK

44shaken,

not stirred GO FOR

GOLD

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campaign by MINGLE

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THE ‘COMING OUT’ SONGLIST

36wellness10 FITNESS TIPS YOU SHOULD LIVE BY

26lgbt rights

SASSY & FABULOUS

22the front rowTRIPLE STANDARD

47listing

LGBT FRIENDLY PSYCHIATRISTS,

COUNSELORS, SPECIALISTS, ETC

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The World’s openly out lgbt athletes

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Amelie MauresmoTennis

Balian BuschbauPole Vaulting

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Billy Bean Baseball

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Billie Jean King Tennis

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Chris Tina BruceBody building

Esera TuaoloFootball

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Glenn Burke Baseball

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Gareth Thomas Rugby

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Greg LouganisDiving

Gus JohnstonHockey

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Ilana Kloss Tennis

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Heather Cassils Body building

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Jason CollinsBasketball

John AmaechiBasketball

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Kye Allums Basketball

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Johnny Weir Figure Skating

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Martina NavratilovaTennis

Matthew MitchamDiving

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Orlando Cruz Boxing

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Megan Rapinoe Soccer

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Renee RichardsTennis

Robert DoverHorse riding

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Sarah Vaillancourt Ice hockey

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Rosie Jones Golf

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Wade DavisFootball

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Balian BuschbaumPole Vaulting

Billie Jean King

Tennis

Billy BeanBaseball

Chris Tina Bruce

Body building

Esera TuaoloFootball

Gareth ThomasRugby

Glenn BurkeBaseball

Greg Louganis

Diving

Gus JohnstonHockey

Heather CassilsBody building

Ilana KlossTennis

Jason Collins

Basketball

John AmaechiBasketball

Johnny WeirFigure Skating

Kye AllumsBasketball

Martina Navratilova

Tennis

Matthew MitchamDiving

Megan RapinoeSoccer

Orlando CruzBoxing

Renee Richards

Tennis

Robert DoverHorse riding

Rosie JonesGolf

Sarah VaillancourtIce hockey

Sheryl Swoopes

Basketball

Wade DavisFootball

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THE FRONT ROW

triple standardA homophobic, former professional athlete is forced to face the reality that he himself is gay.

A film by Branden Blinn. Lead actor: Lee Amir-Cohen. Language: English. Duration: 20 minutes

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triple standard film

A homophobic, former professional athlete is forced to face the reality that he himself is gay.

A film by Branden Blinn. Lead actor: Lee Amir-Cohen. Language: English. Duration: 20 minutes

Disclaimer: The photographs are used only to publicise the film and its

artists. Photographs are copyrighted and property

to their respective owners.

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music

TRUE COLORS - CYNDI LAUPER

I AM WHAT I AM - GLORIA GAYNOR

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OUTSONGLIST

COMING

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.

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.

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MUSIC

REFLECTION - CHRISTINA AGUILERAFREEDOM - WHAM

I’M COMING OUT - DIANA ROSSTAKE YOUR MAMA - SCISSOR SISTERS

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rights

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 anti-homophobia campaigners

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Mr Gay World 2013

photos courtesy www.mrgayworld.com

Antwerp, August 2013

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EVENT DIARY

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EVENT DIARY

HOSTING AN EVENT?LET OUR READERS KNOW!EMAIL US AT THEQUEERCHRONICLE@GMAIL.COMDisclaimer: Special rates apply for inclusion of an event in TQC’s event diary. TQC reserves the right to refuse inclusion, based on its internal review criteria. TQC does not endorse an event, unless otherwise specified. TQC does not bear any responsibility nor undertake any liability for the actions and deliverables of the event organisers.

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10 fitness tips YOU SHOULD live by

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Model : Asad MasoodAge : 26

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10 fitness tips YOU SHOULD live by1

START AND MAINTAINYou 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.

2 TAKE INSPIRATIONSurround 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.

3 VARIETYAvoid 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.

4 DEDICATE REGULAR TIMEWould 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.

5 REST ADEQUATELYThe frequently ignored and shamefully abused commandment. Your body speaks

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.

6 SPEND CORRECTLYSay 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.

7 EMBRACE COMPETITIONBetween 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.

8 NO HOLIDAYSA 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.

9 ELIMINATING EXCUSESRun, 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.

10 FOOD BALANCEIll-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

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for the big game Grilled

CheeseAvocado

&Tomatoes

F&B

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CheeseAvocado

&Tomatoes41SEP13

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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.

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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

METHOD• Coat bottom of

martini glass with gold powder.

• Combine remaining ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.

• Shake well.• Strain into the gold-

coated martini glass. The gold powder should float to the top.

• Sprinkle with extra powder to the deepen color.

• Garnish with coconut flakes.

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