that three in four Canadians would feel somewhat comfortable having a gay friend and one in three have one. (Outlines) Supporters of fired bishop hold protest EVREUX, FRANCE -- Thousands of French citizens protested the recent firing of Bishop Jacques Gaillot who disagreed with the Vatican on homosexuality and other church doctrine. About 5,000 people protested Gaillot’s firing by demonstrating in the streets of Evreux, where Gaillot, 59, had been bishop since 1982. The crowd gathered to hear his last sermon on Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Gothic cathedral located in Normandy, about 55 miles northwest of Paris. The Vatican removed Gaillot from his post on Jan. 13, because throughout his term Gaillot said the church ‘ should show more tolerance for gay people, support the use of condoms to fight AIDS, ordain married men as priests, and oppose the use of all nuclear weapons. Gaillot also criticized church-run schools and protested on behalf of the homeless, immigrants, and workers. A public opinion poll in the Catholic weekly, La Vie, released on Jan. 18 revealed that 64 percent of the French disapproved of Gaillot’s firing while.only 10 percent supported it. “When I think of what happened to me, I think of the Spanish Inquisition,” said Gaillot. “But the church is my family. After this, I will find some way, perhaps in a monastery, to continue my work, to reflect, to continue my work with the outcasts of life -- prisoners, victims of AIDS, the homeless.” (The Washington Blade) Dating magazine for HIV-positive individuals SEATTLE -- Taking note of changes in the AIDS epidemic in this country, a new publication aimed at socially active people living with HIV has been launched. The Positive Planet is subtitled “The Global HIV Dating Magazine and HIV Treatment Catalogue,” and offers free personal ads as part of the subscription price “to help positives find dating partners in a way that feels normal,” according to a statement issued by the publishers. 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The guest list allegedly included Liz Taylor, Steven Spielberg, and models Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer. As for their attire, the groom (Reeves) was said to be garbed in a white jacket and dark pants while the groom (Geffen) preferred a black tuxedo. (Frontiers) Polyurethane used for new thinner, tougher condom LONDON -— Better sex through chemistry -- or at least safer sex. That is the possible motto for a new line of condoms, called Avanti -- which promises to be tougher, yet more sensitive and compatible with oil-based lubricants. The new material for the condom developed by the British company London International Group is a form of polyurethane, the material which in liquid form is used to seal and shine wooden floors. “The thinness of Avanti improves sensation and can heighten pleasure during sexual intercourse,” said Bill Potter, director of scientific affairs at London International. 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