From Brazil to the Beach... and Back
Marcelo Araujo, 39, grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the oldest of three children and the family's only son. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Gold's Gym in Myrtle Beach, Araujo is proud of his heritage, but enjoys his adopted home. Araujo had visited Myrtle Beach in the summers of 2001 and 2002 and liked it.
Her name is rio
I've only been to a churrascaria once - and I'm still full. Churrascaria, for the uninitiated, is a Brazilian/Portuguese term that roughly translates as "barbecue," but might as well mean Meat-a-palooza. Servers, known as gauchos, come by your...
LGBT history makers
October has been recognized as LGBT (or GLBT) History month since 1994, founded by Rodney Wilson, a Missouri high school history teacher. The month was then recognized by the National Education Association in 1995.
the moment of truth
When asked "How important do you think the issue of motorcycle rallies will be in next month's elections?" in a Sun News online poll, 1,023 out of 1,180 people answered either "It's the only issue that matters" (256) or "Important" (767); an overwhelming 87 percent.
Looking for G&L News
I certainly hope you will have someone to keep up with the "Gay in the Life." My partner and I (of 10 years) look forward to this part of your weekly publication. I read the Surge from cover to cover each week and thoroughly enjoy the entire paper.
News of the Weird for November 5, 2009
Small-Town Mayors: (1) For three weeks in September, budget-conscious Mayor Sallie Peake of Wellford, S.C., barred the police from chasing perpetrators of crimes in progress, even if officers drove at the speed limit.
| Weekly Surge beats the street each week to gauge the pulse of our community. This week we asked: | |
Do you believe in ghosts and spirits and have you ever had a paranormal encounter? |
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Brandon Prince, 29 "Yes, one time - I woke up in a coffin and there were vampires above me." |
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Sarah Valter, 21 "I don't believe in ghosts but I love scary movies." |
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Scott McMillen, 36 "I don't believe in ghosts. Until I see one ... I don't believe. I have weird experiences, but I don't think it was paranormal." |
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Sherrie Breaux, 47 "Yes, definitely. I've had several paranormal experiences. I've had dreams about things that come true... I've had evidence that someone was in my house when I was there alone ... and those are just a couple of what I've seen." |
| -compiled by Mandy Kinseth, for Weekly Surge | |
Why is it that corporations always try to fit square pegs into round holes, regardless of circumstances?
–Kent Kimes, Editor
According a National Association of Social Workers press release, members of the profession are keenly interested in pop star Mariah Carey's portrayal of social worker Mrs. Weiss in the much-hyped flick "Precious.''
Uh-uh, let's hope they haven't seen "Glitter."
-Kent Kimes, Editor