Tag Archives: Denmark

DENMARK: Possible HIV Cure Soon?

Danish researchers say they are on the brink of curing HIV via a treatment that seeks out the elusive reservoirs of the virus unreachable by traditional anti-retroviral medications.  Via Britain’s Telegraph: Danish scientists are expecting results that will show that “finding a mass-distributable and affordable cure to HIV is possible.” They are conducting clinical trials to test a “novel strategy” …

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Marriage Equality Nations

(Via JMG reader Thomas)

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Oh Land – Perfection

Danish artist Oh Land performed this concert with the Danish National Chamber Orchestra last spring and it was posted to her YouTube channel this week. She now lives in Brooklyn and I met her backstage a couple of years ago after she opened for Deluka at Rockbar, the erstwhile bear bar in the West Village. (And by “backstage” I mean …

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How Denmark Promotes Bus Riding

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DENMARK: Copenhagen Pride Activists Wear Nooses To Symbolize 78 Nations That Criminalize Homosexuality

Source. Source. (Tipped by JMG reader DeAnne)

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DENMARK: Gay Marriage Vote Today

Denmark’s legislature is expected to approve same-sex marriage today. Members of the sole house of the Danish parliament are expected to approve the legislation today after an amendment creating a separate system of marriages for gay couples was rejected yesterday. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark, to which 80 percent of the Danish population belongs, will be able to perform …

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DENMARK: Gay Marriage By June

News seems to be breaking in Denmark that the Prime Minister today promised the legalization of same-sex marriage by June. A Twitter tipster points us to this early blog report: The Danish Government is ready with the Law Proposal, which will take effect in June 2012. It is important step for our society, which recognizes the individual’s differences and the …

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Eurovision 2012: Denmark’s Soluna Samay

The national contests for 2012 representation are underway across the Eurovision map. Here’s Denmark’s entry. Likeable. Forgettable.

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Denmark To Legalize Gay Marriage

Denmark’s government has announced plans to legalize same-sex marriage by the spring. Denmark is the latest European nation to announce plans to introduce gay marriage, with same-sex couples to be allowed to marry on Church of Denmark premises. The Danish coalition Government’s church minister, Manu Sareen, told local newspaper Jyllands-Posten that gay men and women will soon be able to …

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Aqua – Playmate To Jesus

Yes, this is the Barbie Girl people.

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90’s Pop Done A Capella

(Source)

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DENMARK: Lesbian Teen Wins X-Factor

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Eurovision: Denmark’s Friend In London

Meh.

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The Danish D’Angelo

This probably works for you even if you haven’t seen D’Angelo’s Untitled (How Does It Feel) from 1999.

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Oh Land – Sun Of A Gun

I’m feeling a Saint Etienne vibe.

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Adoption Equality For Denmark

It might be hard to believe that a progressive nation like Denmark only yesterday granted equal adoption rights to gay couples, but that’s the case. Danish parliament passed a vote giving equal adoption rights to couples in registered partnerships yesterday, but without the support of the government. The opposition, together with breakaway members of the government’s Liberal Party, voted in …

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Soccer Star Fired For Homophobic Book

A Danish pro soccer team has fired its star goalie, Arek Onyszko, after he published a memoir with strongly homophobic language. Polish goalkeeper Arek Onyszko has been fired by FC Midtjylland, a Danish football club, for making homophobic comments in his autobiography. The player’s book, titled Fucking Polack, was released yesterday. In it, he detailed his hate of homosexuality. Onyszko …

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NEM Support In Denmark

Supportive Danes will rally at the American embassy in Copenhagen as LGBT Americans gather in Washington, DC for the National Equality March. From their Facebook group page: Host: Brandon MayoType: Causes – RallyNetwork: GlobalDate: Sunday, October 11, 2009Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pmLocation: American EmbassyStreet: Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 24City/Town: Copenhagen, DenmarkEmail: [email protected] Mange tak, Denmark!

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Bombing At Copenhagen Outgames

UPDATE: Initial press reports described the explosive devices as “small bombs,” but Danish media is merely describing them as “powerful firecrackers.” The World Outgames in Copenhagen were interrupted yesterday when four explosive devices were hurled onto a running track. One athlete suffered an injury to his hand. American competitors Sam Felker and Keith Little write on their blog: The camaraderie …

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Aqua – Back To The 80’s

The Barbie Girl people are back. I really really really shouldn’t like this. Totally. Should. Not. Presses repeat. BTW, a dear friend of mine who is a grown-ass man, works out daily to the first Aqua album. For realz. (Tipped by JMG reader Claire Bear)

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