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| Website opens for BiCon 2010 & 10 ICB |
[Dec. 12th, 2009|09:30 pm] |
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Website Open
Online registration to follow shortly
We'll hopefully have the online registration up soon, but for now if you're able to pay by cheque/postal order in pounds sterling (cheques from UK banks) you can register by going to the registration page and downloading our registration form. (c: We're very happy to take payments in instalments, your choice of how many and how often (as long as each is at least a tenner). |
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| Focussing on bisexual trade unionists: a TUC survey |
[Dec. 10th, 2009|05:06 pm] |
"Why this survey?
"At the 2009 TUC LGBT Conference, delegates agreed that the issues faced by bisexual trade union members had not been given sufficient attention in the past. To put right this omission, the TUC LGBT Committee decided to survey members who identify as bisexual, with a view to establishing what the main issues are, so that action can be taken.
"We have asked unions to distribute the survey through their LGBT networks, to encourage bisexual members to complete and return it to the TUC. Members are welcome to complete it anonymously if they wish, and also to pass it on to other members who may not be signed up to the union’s network, but who identify as bisexual.
"The deadline for completed forms is 25 January 2010."
The online version is here. |
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| Bisexual Underground |
[Dec. 8th, 2009|11:33 am] |
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Reminder: BU tonight from 6, upstairs in the Blue Posts, 81 Newman Street, just off Oxford Street. |
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| Site visit reminder and TfL fail |
[Dec. 4th, 2009|12:14 pm] |
This is a quick reminder of the BiCon site visit tomorrow. As mentioned before, these are organised to give the BiCon team a chance to see the spaces, brainstorm ideas and get an idea for how their BiCon will feel. This year we've decided to throw it open to you guys too. Want to see where BiCon will be?
If you came to BiCon 2003 you will remember some of the venue, but we're using more central session spaces, a brand new bar (that's only just finished!) and much better accommodation (with lift access to all flats).
So, come along and meet the BiCon team, ask us questions, make suggestions, see the venue, the bar, the bedrooms. And book for BiCon - we'll have registration forms and will be happy to take full registrations, deposits or installments.
The campus is right next to the Cyprus DLR station (but see the note below). Meet us on the bridge over the station just before 1pm.
Important news from TfL: this weekend, the DLR will be suspended between Blackwall and London City Airport and between Blackwall and Beckton. This includes the branch that runs through Cyprus DLR. There will be a replacement bus service in operation, but leave extra time for the journey.
Really sorry about that. Anyone who remembers the closure of every tube line within a mile of London BiFest in May might start to think they've got something against us.
We (the BiCon 2010 team) look forward to meeting anyone who's coming along. If you haven't already let us know or commented on the earlier post, it would be great if you could RSVP here so that we know who to expect. It's OK to just turn up on the day, though. |
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[Dec. 3rd, 2009|01:14 pm] |
Gay by nature: Part two By Adrian Tippetts, Pink News, December 2, 2009
How does this explain bisexuality, and reports of people changing sexuality?
"We know very little about bisexuality but early work suggests that while bisexual behaviour exists, a bisexual orientation (sexual responsivity to both sexes) is rare in males. In females, there appears to be clearer evidence of bisexual responsivity. This suggests that researchers need to measure sexuality differently in women than in men."
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Psychoanalytic theory is best left in the land of warlock magic and elfin trickery.
Comment by Richard GS — December 2, 2009 @ 21:38
I'm interested in how male bisexual responsiveness is measured. The research I've seen has involved measuring tumescence during exposure to explicit straight and gay porn, which is a deeply problematic method for all sorts of reasons (from what kind of porn is chosen by whom, to the fact that adrenaline rushes can cause hard-ons, and adrenaline rushes can be caused by seriously high levels of fear/revulsion as well as by lust, etc.). Brain scans would seem the way to go. I'd be interested in research that used brain scans, but of course they're quite expensive, and cash is a big issue. |
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| Community Development Officer vacancy at Leicester LGBT Centre |
[Nov. 25th, 2009|10:59 am] |
This may be of interest to someone wanting to work in LGBT development:
Leicester LGBT Centre has a vacancy for a Community Development Officer
Description: Community Development Officer
We are seeking a confident and outgoing Community Development Officer to
help us shape and improve policy on LGBT issues in the Leicester,
Leicestershire and Rutland areas. You'll get involved with the
development and refinement of policies around LGBT issues within the
local public and private sector. You’ll have an excellent opportunity to
influence and lead forward key issues on behalf of the LGBT community.
You will also be involved in providing a range of training courses on
LGBT issues to both public and private sector clients. Application
Details:
The salary scale is based on £22,221 - £25,472.
Closing Date is 11/12/09
For an application pack please ring the centre on 0116 2547412 or email
info@llgbc.com Link: www.llgbc.com |
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| Site Visit, 5th December |
[Nov. 24th, 2009|10:05 am] |
As mentioned before, we've a site visit coming up. These are organised to give the BiCon team a chance to see the spaces, brainstorm ideas and get an idea for how their BiCon will feel. This year we've decided to throw it open to you guys too. Want to see where BiCon will be?
If you came to BiCon 2003 you will remember some of the venue, but we're using more central session spaces, a brand new bar (that's only just finished!) and much better accommodation (with lift access to all flats).
So, come along and meet the BiCon team, ask us questions, make suggestions, see the venue, the bar, the bedrooms. And book for BiCon - we'll have registration forms and will be happt to take full registrations, deposits or installments.
The campus is right next to the Cyprus DLR station. Meet us on the bridge over the station just before 1pm.
Contact info@bicon2010.org.uk if you have any questions or want to RSVP (it's nice to have an idea of numbers - but you can also just turn up on the day)
Full website and reg forms coming soon to http://www.bicon2010.org.uk |
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| Reg forms at Birmingham Bifest |
[Nov. 20th, 2009|02:00 pm] |
Tomorrow's Birmingham BiFest looks like it's going to be great, and there's even going to be registration forms for BiCon2010 there.
We'll have them online after the weekend, but if you want a head-start pick one up tomorrow at Birmingham BiFest! |
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| Lift to BiFest? |
[Nov. 19th, 2009|10:53 pm] |
This is probably a long shot, but is anyone going to Birmingham BiFest this weekend who's coming from or going via Nottingham and willing to give me a lift? My accomodation in Birmingham's fallen through and I know I don't have enough spoons/energy to do two long train journeys and a BiFest in one day, especially now there's long delays on the return journey and rail replacement buses both ways.
Obviously I'll pay petrol and buy you a drink to make up :)
Thanks in advance if anyone can help out! |
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| Out as bi to your children? Help out with research? |
[Nov. 12th, 2009|09:28 am] |
Please see below. They are looking to survey the children of lesbian, gay or bisexual parents - where the children are aware of the sexual orientation of the parents.
Initially they weren't going to include bisexual parents in the study till a member of the bi community questioned them on this.
For more information or to participate email rainbow families as per information under cut tag. ( Read more... ) |
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| Trafalgar Square Hate Crimes Vigil, Fri 28 Oct 8--10 p.m. |
[Oct. 29th, 2009|11:04 am] |
Hi everyone
This is important,
Lisa C
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Trafalgar Square Candlelit Vigil : Friday 30th October 2009 : 8pm - 10pm On Friday 25th September 2009, Ian Baynham 62, and his friend were subjected to homophobic abuse in Trafalgar Square, London. When Ian challenged this unacceptable behaviour he was violently assaulted by three youths, two women and a man. He later died of his injuries on the 13th October. Ian is not alone, he is just one of thousands of people who have been victims of Hate-Crime. We need to show the world that this criminal behaviour is unacceptable.
The evening is supported by London Pride who will be providing stewards, t-shirts, experience and knowledge and we expect over 10,000 people to attend.
Sandy Toksvig will be assisting with the compéring of the event and a letter from Stuart Milk (Harvey Milk's grandson) will also be read out. There will also be a performance from the Gay Men's Chorus and the LGWS will also be in attendance.
Please gather together where ever you are - to light candles of hope. Help us spread the word. At 9pm GMT we ask everyone to join us for a two minute silence.
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| Update on 2010! |
[Oct. 28th, 2009|09:45 am] |
We're putting the finishing touches to our website, but while we wait for the paint to dry we thought we'd announce something early.
On Saturday December 5th we're planning a Sneak Preview Site Visit!
We've confirmed the dates now with the venue, UEL Docklands, and so we were thinking that it'd be nice to show it to people ahead of time. It's certainly easier to come up with ideas for BiCon sessions, events and activities if you've seen the space, and that doesn't just apply to the BiCon team.
If you came to BiCon 2003 you will remember some of the venue, but we're using more central session spaces, a brand new bar (that's only just finished!) and much better accommodation (with lift access to all flats).
Come along and meet the BiCon team, ask us questions, make suggestions, see the venue, the bar, the bedrooms. And book for BiCon!
(afterwards we may adjourn to a pub to brainstorm BiCon ideas - but we haven't decided which pub yet. Keep an eye on www.bicon2010.org.uk for an update on that)
The campus is right next to the Cyprus DLR station. Meet us on the bridge over the station just before 1pm.
Contact info@bicon2010.org.uk if you have any questions or want to RSVP (it's nice to have an idea of numbers - but you can also just turn up on the day) |
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| (no subject) |
[Oct. 27th, 2009|03:57 pm] |
Why our heroes are easy targets by Dotun Adebayo in The Voice online, 26 October 2009 responding to Malcolm X was bisexual. Get over it. by Peter Tatchell in The Guardian online, 20 October 2009.
Also related I think: Haritaworn, Jin, with Tamsila Tauqir and Esra Erdem (2008) "Gay Imperialism: Gender and Sexuality Discourse in the 'War on Terror'," in Out of Place: Interrogating Silences in Queerness/Raciality, eds. Adi Kuntsman and Esperanza Miyake, Raw Nerve Books, York, pp. 71-95. which was withdrawn (pdf), though has been made available again as a scanned pdf and cached text copy. There are comments on the withdrawal at "Out of Place, Out of Print: On the Censorship of the First Queerness/Raciality Collection in Britain", Johanna Rothe, Monthly Review and "On the Censorship of 'Gay Imperialism' and Out of Place", X:Talk website. |
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