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GAY PONZI? JIM ELLIS CHARGED WITH DEFRAUDING INVESTORS

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WILTON MANORS – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint on Friday, November 9, that charges James F. (“Jim”) Ellis with soliciting over a dozen investors between 2004 and 2011, with the intent to defraud them in an elaborate Ponzi scheme. The SEC complaint notes that most of the victims were inexperienced investors, a large number of them gay.

The complaint alleges that Ellis falsely represented to investors his participation in an investment scheme devised by alleged Ponzi schemer George Elia. In addition, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida announced on Friday that it was filing criminal charges against Ellis.

As we reported this spring (Florida Agenda, April 12, 2012, front page story, “Federal Authorities Detail Complaint against Oakland Park man charged in $11 Million Ponzi Scheme: ‘Rainmaker’ alleged to have Bilked Million$ from Wilton Manors Residents”), Elia—who was arrested on March 27 in Las Vegas—is believed to have defrauded as much as $11 million from victims, many of them gay retirees living in Wilton Manors.

The complaint says that Jim Ellis falsely represented that he had invested with Elia at least $5 million of his own money (which he claimed to have inherited from his parents). Ellis further claimed that he had earned between 16-20 percent in annual returns, between $20,000 and $24,000 per month.

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Partners in Crime? Ellis (left), Elia (right) SEC investigators say that when Ellis made those representations, his net worth was approximately $200,000, and that there is no evidence he inherited any estate from his parents. Records indicate that businesses owned by George Elia paid more than $2.1 million to Ellis from 2004 to 2011, but the SEC says the payments were not actual investment returns.

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giving false assurances of their investments’ safety to the scammed investors. Ellis claimed that he had given a large amount of money to the alleged “rainmaker,” and that Elia had given him his money back when it was requested.

The quietude of Ellis’ Glenn Wrightdesigned mini-mansion (near the corner of Northeast 20th Street and Northeast 7th Avenue in Wilton Manors) stands in LESSONS

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sharp contrast to the many social events and parties that once rang out from the house, which abuts the city’s M.E. DePalma Park (and its many butterflies).

Prosecutors say that Ellis pointed to Elia’s investments as being responsible for his elaborate lifestyle. The complaint says that in reality the parties and pomp were funded by payments fraudulently acquired

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• The use of other medicines active against HIV in combination with PREZISTA®/ritonavir (Norvir ®) may increase your ability to fight HIV. Your healthcare professional will work with you to find the right combination of HIV medicines • It is important that you remain under the care of your healthcare professional during treatment with PREZISTA®

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IMPORTANT PATIENT INFORMATION PREZISTA (pre-ZIS-ta) (darunavir) Oral Suspension PREZISTA (pre-ZIS-ta) (darunavir) Tablets Read this Patient Information before you start taking PREZISTA and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.

Also read the Patient Information leaflet for NORVIR® (ritonavir).

What is the most important information I should know about PREZISTA? • PREZISTA can interact with other medicines and cause serious side effects.

It is important to know the medicines that should not be taken with PREZISTA. See the section “Who should not take PREZISTA?” • PREZISTA may cause liver problems. Some people taking PREZISTA in combination with NORVIR® (ritonavir) have developed liver problems which may be life-threatening. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests before and during your combination treatment with PREZISTA. If you have chronic hepatitis B or C infection, your healthcare provider should check your blood tests more often because you have an increased chance of developing liver problems.

• Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the below signs and symptoms of liver problems.

• Dark (tea colored) urine • yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes • pale colored stools (bowel movements) • nausea • vomiting • pain or tenderness on your right side below your ribs • loss of appetite PREZISTA may cause severe or life-threatening skin reactions or rash.

Sometimes these skin reactions and skin rashes can become severe and require treatment in a hospital. You should call your healthcare provider immediately if you develop a rash. However, stop taking PREZISTA and ritonavir combination treatment and call your healthcare provider immediately if you develop any skin changes with symptoms below: • fever • tiredness • muscle or joint pain • blisters or skin lesions • mouth sores or ulcers • red or inflamed eyes, like “pink eye” (conjunctivitis) Rash occurred more often in patients taking PREZISTA and raltegravir together than with either drug separately, but was generally mild.

See “What are the possible side effects of PREZISTA?” for more information about side effects.

What is PREZISTA? PREZISTA is a prescription anti-HIV medicine used with ritonavir and other antiHIV medicines to treat adults with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection. PREZISTA is a type of anti-HIV medicine called a protease inhibitor.

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).

When used with other HIV medicines, PREZISTA may help to reduce the amount of HIV in your blood (called “viral load”). PREZISTA may also help to increase the number of white blood cells called CD4 (T) cell which help fight off other infections. Reducing the amount of HIV and increasing the CD4 (T) cell count may improve your immune system. This may reduce your risk of death or infections that can happen when your immune system is weak (opportunistic infections).

PREZISTA does not cure HIV infection or AIDS and you may continue to experience illnesses associated with HIV-1 infection, including opportunistic infections. You should remain under the care of a doctor when using PREZISTA. Avoid doing things that can spread HIV-1 infection.

• Do not share needles or other injection equipment.

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Ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions on how to prevent passing HIV to other people.

Who should not take PREZISTA? Do not take PREZISTA with any of the following medicines: • alfuzosin (Uroxatral®) • dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45®, Embolex®, Migranal®), ergonovine, ergotamine (Cafergot®, Ergomar®) methylergonovine • cisapride • pimozide (Orap®) • oral midazolam, triazolam (Halcion®) • the herbal supplement St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) • the cholesterol lowering medicines lovastatin (Mevacor®, Altoprev®, Advicor®) or simvastatin (Zocor®, Simcor®, Vytorin®) • rifampin (Rifadin®, Rifater®, Rifamate®, Rimactane®) • sildenafil (Revatio®) only when used for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Serious problems can happen if you take any of these medicines with PREZISTA. What should I tell my doctor before I take PREZISTA? PREZISTA may not be right for you. Before taking PREZISTA, tell your healthcare provider if you: • have liver problems, including hepatitis B or hepatitis C • are allergic to sulfa medicines • have high blood sugar (diabetes) • have hemophilia • are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if PREZISTA will harm your unborn baby.

Pregnancy Registry: You and your healthcare provider will need to decide if taking PREZISTA is right for you. If you take PREZISTA while you are pregnant, talk to your healthcare provider about how you can be included in the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry. The purpose of the registry is follow the health of you and your baby.

• are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed. We do not know if PREZISTA can be passed to your baby in your breast milk and whether it could harm your baby. Also, mothers with HIV-1 should not breastfeed because HIV-1 can be passed to the baby in the breast milk.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Using PREZISTA and certain other medicines may affect each other causing serious side effects. PREZISTA may affect the way other medicines work and other medicines may affect how PREZISTA works.

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• medicine for your heart such as bepridil, lidocaine (Xylocaine Viscous®), quinidine (Nuedexta®), amiodarone (Pacerone®, Cardarone®), digoxin (Lanoxin®), flecainide (Tambocor®), propafenone (Rythmol®) • warfarin (Coumadin®, Jantoven®) • medicine for seizures such as carbamazepine (Carbatrol®, Equetro®, Tegretol®, Epitol®), phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin®, Phenytek®) • medicine for depression such as trazadone and desipramine (Norpramin®) • clarithromycin (Prevpac®, Biaxin®) • medicine for fungal infections such as ketoconazole (Nizoral®), itraconazole (Sporanox®, Onmel®), voriconazole (VFend®) • colchicine (Colcrys®, Col-Probenecid®) • rifabutin (Mycobutin®) • medicine used to treat blood pressure, a heart attack, heart failure, or to lower pressure in the eye such as metoprolol (Lopressor®, Toprol-XL®), timolol (Cosopt®, Betimol®, Timoptic®, Isatolol®, Combigan®) • midazolam administered by injection • medicine for heart disease such as felodipine (Plendil®), nifedipine (Procardia®, Adalat CC®, Afeditab CR®), nicardipine (Cardene®) • steroids such as dexamethasone, fluticasone (Advair Diskus®, Veramyst®, Flovent®, Flonase®) • bosentan (Tracleer®)

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Parents Accuse Deerfield Beach Teacher of Turning Daughter Gay DEERFIELD BEACH – The parents of a Deerfield Beach High School student have accused one of their daughter’s teachers of “turning” her gay.

The teacher, Juliet Hibbs, is on medical leave from the Broward County School District.

Records indicate that she was investigated and cleared last year for misconduct, after the school principal was contacted by the girl’s parents to complain of her involvement with their daughter.The school district investigation found that the teenager, who was 18 years old, was the subject of harassment from her mother and stepfather after they learned about her sexual identity.

Hibbs reported the abuse to officials.

Later, the girl’s parents accused the teacher of contributing to their daughter being gay, and of advising the girl to run away. According to the district investigation, the teen told officials that an abuse counselor told her that being 18 years old meant she didn’t have to legally return to her parents’ custody.

The daughter also said that Hibbs was straight and therefore had nothing to do with her own coming out.

Hibbs, a teacher for 10 years, has filed suit against the school district, the principal, and assistant principal with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, claiming that her career is in tatters and that her health has deteriorated as a result of ongoing intimidation from school administrators.

Oakland Park and Hallandale Beach Approve Domestic Partnership Benefits Last week, city commissioners in the Broward municipalities of Oakland Park and Hallandale Beach approved individual ordinances that grant benefits to domestic partners. In Hallandale Beach, commissioners green-lighted a yearly $500 tax reimbursement for city employees who receive domestic partner health coverage, a benefit that offsets federal taxes.

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to Support Tax Equity for City Employees with Domestic Partners”), Commissioner Alexander Lewy sponsored the resolution. “After learning about this injustice earlier this year, I knew I could make a difference” said Lewy, who was elected in 2010.

“Providing a fair and equitable workplace is the American way. Everyone should be treated fairly and there is no reason to tax domestic partners differently,” he added.

FORT LAUDERDALE – On Sunday night, Broward got its first look at Florida’s first two openly-gay state legislators during the annual awards gala hosted by Equality Florida at the Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale.

State Representatives Joe Saunders (D-Orlando) and David Richardson (D-Miami Beach) were joined by gayfriendly Broward County Commissioner Sue Gunzburger (who was accompanied by her gay son and daughter, Ron and Jude), as she accepted the organization’s 2012 Voice for Equality Award, which was presented by Equality Florida Executive Director Nadine Smith.

“Through her leadership, again and again, Broward County has raised the standard for equality in our state,” the LGBT rights group said about Gunzburger.

Island City Art Walk Kicks off 7th Season on Friday Commissioner Alexander Lewy

The City of Hallandale Beach provides health benefits to domestic partners, but benefits are taxable under federal tax laws, which translates to city employees enrolled in domestic partnerships paying more federal taxes than their colleagues with different-sex spouses.

Under the new measure, city employees who enroll their domestic partners under the city’s plan can offset the impact of the additional tax. Lewy said the new program will cost the city about $2,500 annually. It is the first city in Florida— and possibly the nation—with such a policy.

In Oakland Park, companies employing more than 25 people that bid on city contracts in excess of $100,000 must now offer their employees in domestic partnerships the same benefits offered to married couples.

The ordinance, which was sponsored

by Commissioner Shari McCartney, makes Oakland Park the fourth Florida municipality to pass an equal benefits measure (after Broward County, Miami Beach and Key West).

Equality Florida Honors Gay and Gay-Friendly Public Servants at Broward Gala

WILTON MANORS – On Friday, November 16, the Island City Art Walk launches its seventh season, with what the organizers call “a great opportunity to spend an evening exploring new artists, and strolling along Wilton Drive, the heart of Wilton Manors’ Arts and Entertainment District.”

The new ownership team of Tony LoGrande and Krishan Manners has plans to expand the format of previous art walks to offer more installation art, sculpture, and new media. The result, says Manners, “will be an engaging evening of art for all.”

“Island City Art Walk has stood the test of time, and represents another reason to visit Wilton Drive,” said LoGrande, adding, “whether you are from other parts of Broward or neighboring counties, the art walk is expanding, inclusive and entertaining. It’s a great night out.”

Island City Art Walk is held on Wilton Drive, on the third Friday of each month, from November through April. For more information, visit islandcityartwalk.com.

Florida Supreme Court Justices Retain Seats TALLAHASSEE — Three justices of the Florida Supreme Court won their bids for retention in last week’s election. The results were a vindication

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for Chief Justice R. Fred Lewis, and Justices Barbara Pariente and Peggy Quince.

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The Republican Party of Florida made a strong push to defeat the jurists following what were considered to be controversial rulings. A number of decisions by the high court put them at odds with the state party’s conservative machine. One ruling blocked a proposed state constitutional amendment that was meant to neuter many of the elements of ObamaCare.

Republican lawmakers overhauled the language and got it placed on Tuesday’s ballot.

Among the most vocal critics of the high court is Gov. Rick Scott.

The state Republican Executive Committee voted unanimously to defeat the justices, calling them “too extreme” and “liberal,” and accusing them of judicial activism.

“The very foundation of Florida’s independent judicial system was threatened in this election,” Lewis said after the results. “I am grateful that Florida voters once again demonstrated their faith in our fair and impartial judicial system.”H

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Maine, Maryland, and Washington Approve Same-Sex Marriage; Minnesota Rejects Anti-Equality Amendment Last week, voters in Maine, Maryland, and Washington state approved measures supporting marriage equality, while those in Minnesota rejected a proposed state constitutional amendment to define marriage as between a man and a woman. The four made history by becoming the first states to approve— or not reject—gay marriage at the ballot box.

In Maine, voters changed course for a second time concerning same-sex marriage, as a previous effort at passage of marriage equality had failed. Maine is the first state where measure supporters collected enough signatures to have the issue placed on the referendum. In 2009, Maine voters overturned a measure supporting marriage equality that had been passed by state lawmakers.

The new law will take effect no later than January 4, 2013.

In Maryland, voters narrowly affirmed the state’s marriage equality law. They were asked whether to uphold the gay marriage law championed this year by the governor that was put on hold after opponents gathered enough signatures to force a public vote.

Washington state voters likewise approved a same-sex marriage referendum. “This is an historic day for Washington, an historic day for our country and, most of all, for families across the state who have dreamed of this day and the wedding celebrations to come,” said Washington United for Marriage Campaign Manager Zach Silk.

In February, Washington Gov.

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speaking against Iran, and that— while serving as a U.S. House member during the aftermath of 9/11—she had failed to support Ground Zero first responders. (In 2006, Baldwin was one of 22 Members of Congress to vote against a resolution honoring victims on the fifth anniversary of 9/11.) Baldwin said she voted against the resolution’s divisive language, which she claimed amounted to an endorsement of the U.S.A. Patriot Act and immigration bills that she characterized as overly harsh.

Thompson’s strategy backfired when his personal investments in companies that do business with Iran came to light, and that his firm received a lucrative federal contract that earned profits off 9/11 responders.

“I am honored and humbled and grateful, and I am ready to get to work—ready to stand with Barack Obama, and ready to fight for Wisconsin’s middle class,” Baldwin declared. “Now, I am well aware that I will have the honor to be Wisconsin’s first woman U.S. Tammy Baldwin Senator. And I am well aware I will Becomes First be the first openly gay member of the United States Senate,” Baldwin Openly Gay acknowledged.

U.S. Senator “But I didn’t run to make history.

I ran to make a difference—a MADISON, WI – In an upset difference in the lives of families victory, U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin struggling to find work and pay (D-WI) defeated former Wisconsin the bills, a difference in the lives Gov. Tommy Thompson for the state’s of students worried about debt open U.S. Senate seat, becoming the and seniors worried about their nation’s first openly gay Senator. retirement security, a difference in Thompson, a former governor and the lives of veterans who fought for Secretary of Health and Human us and need someone fighting for Services under President George them and their families when they W. Bush, is a popular moderate return home from war, a difference Republican who was considered the in the lives of entrepreneurs trying to race’s frontrunner. build a business and working people trying to build some economic security.”

Mark Pocan, an openly-gay Democratic state Assemblyman, will succeed Baldwin in the U.S. House 2nd congressional district seat.

Chris Gregoire, a Democrat, signed into law a voter-approved marriage equality measure, which would have taken effect in June. But opponents filed more than 200,000 signatures to get the issue placed on the ballot.

In Minnesota, voters killed an amendment to the state constitution that would have defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman—the first state to reject a constitutional amendment limiting marriage equality.

While same-sex marriage remains illegal in Minnesota, the absence of a constitutional amendment prohibiting it removes a major obstacle to its eventual adoption.

Elsewhere in the Union, same-sex marriage is legal in Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, and the District of Columbia, where measures were enacted by lawmakers or through court decision. Before last week, 32 states had rejected marriage equality initiatives.

Voice of Sesame Street’s “Elmo” Denies Having Gay Sex with Minor Sen. Tammy Baldwin

NEW YORK, NY - The man who provides the voice for the Early on, Thompson’s campaign popular Sesame Street character called out Baldwin, 50, for not

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Elmo is denying reports that he had gay sex with a minor. Officials with the Sesame Street Workshop, producers of the successful public television program, have confirmed that Kevin Clash has taken a leave of absence while he defends himself against allegations he had a sexual relationship with a teenage boy.

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According to reports, the accuser, who is now 23, claims that he and Clash engaged in sexual activity seven years ago, when he was 16 years old and Clash was 45.

Clash has admitted that he and the person had sexual relations, but only after he reached the age of consent.

“I had a relationship with [the accuser],” acknowledged Clash, who added that, “It was between two consenting adults, and I am deeply saddened that he is trying to make it into something it was not.”

The producers admitted, “In June of this year, Sesame Workshop received a communication from a young man who alleged that he had a relationship with Kevin Clash beginning when he was 16-years-old.” They insisted that, “This was a personal relationship, unrelated to the workplace. We took the allegation very seriously and took immediate action.”

“Elmo is bigger than any one person and will continue to be an integral part of Sesame Street to engage, educate, and inspire children around the world,” the producers added.

“I am a gay man,” Clash said, commenting about his present difficulties. “I have never been ashamed of this or tried to hide it, but felt it was a personal and private matter.”H

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“I am increasingly persuaded that the earth belongs exclusively to the living, and that one generation has no more right to bind another to its laws and judgments than one independent nation has the right to command another.”

– Thomas Jefferson

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just had the pleasure of watching the Tom Hanksproduced DVD of “John Adams,” a 2007 HBO miniseries (based on David McCullough’s outstanding biography) that is both great drama and an honest effort to depict many of our nation’s Founders in their warts-and-all splendor.

The eponymous protagonist, an early outspoken Son of Liberty and America’s second President, John Adams is presented as brilliant, principled, stubborn, prickly-tempered, loyal, easily offended, altogether human, and worthy of a place in our national pantheon. Sadly, post-colonial American History and the stories of the early years of our Republic aren’t in vogue at present.

(That might change if Hollywood were to conjure up a cinematic take of George Washington crossing the Delaware to destroy a lair of Hessian vampires, or another one of hitherto thought-of scoundrel—and U.S. Vice President—Aaron Burr killing in a duel not Alexander Hamilton, but his freshly-raised-from-thedead zombie.)

Among the most interesting of the Founders is, of course, Thomas Jefferson, the man who succeeded Adams as President and who was both his close friend and bitter political rival.

The correspondence between the two men in their declining years is great literature, great prose, and great drama—to say nothing of great psychology—that exposes the contradictions in personality and character of two of our country’s most honored men.

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the Father of the Declaration of Independence, which was novel for its time in its insistence that “all men are created equal,” and just as rightly condemned for the hypocrisy he displayed in owning slaves right up to the time of his death.

(Considering himself a true revolutionary, Jefferson also displayed what could be interpreted as a disturbing indifference to violence, demonstrated in his almost-innocent observation that, “The tree of liberty

must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.”)

In 1789, Jefferson wrote a letter to his fellow Virginian James Madison, the man who would succeed him as President exactly 20 years later.

In it, he addresses “the question [of ] whether one generation of men has a right to bind another” through the mandate of laws and other instruments (such as the U.S. Constitution, which Madison was instrumental in creating).

Invoking a much-recalled phrase from his 1776 Declaration, Jefferson called it “self-evident” “that the earth belongs in [legal right of enjoyment] to the living; that the dead have neither powers nor rights over it.”

In this letter and in others, Jefferson was contemptuous of a living generation imposing its own values over the members of a generation that is yet to be born. He expressed this hesitancy during debate over the new nation’s Constitution (which he did not take part in writing), arguing the immorality of one generation inheriting a previous one’s debts and being constrained by its outdated morality and norms.

It is for this and many other reasons that I am always amused at Jefferson’s political “malleability,” even nearly two centuries after his death, and at those who use his writings to support their own political arguments, whether they come from the Left or the Right. The brilliant and revolutionary Jefferson—who was very much a man of his time, contradictions and all— had an appreciation for the fundamental requirement of man to be free (or to seek a freedom that he is denied), and wasn’t above soaking the ground with a little hemoglobin to see that freedom take root.

In light of this, I can only wonder what Jefferson would say to the traditionalists (some would call them “reactionaries”) who hide behind the “classical” definition of marriage as an excuse to deny their countrymen the full measure of their rights under law. Methinks that TJ would agree the earth—and all its blessings— belongs to the living.H

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FOSTER KIDS NEED LOVING FOSTER HOMES, GAY AND STRAIGHT

By CANDELARIA MOTA

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s National Adoption Day on November 17 approaches, individuals like Aaron and Matt from Pompano Beach have other plans for helping children: They are foster parents. “We became foster parents with the hope of adopting one day, and it has turned out that pursuing foster care instead has blessed us tremendously,” says Aaron.

Aaron and Matt became licensed foster parents with the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) in August 2010. Since then, they have helped 16 children, including kids in respite (short term) care. Currently, they are taking care of three youths: A sibling group of two boys ages 3 and 5, and a 16 year old. All three children have their individual stories, but all are stories of abandonment and neglect.

Their 16 year old foster son came into the care of the Department of Children and Families as a result of coming out as gay to his parents.

Unable to support their biological child’s sexual orientation, they decided that the best place for him would be a shelter. Ironically,when Aaron and Matt learned about him, they were not very interested in working with teens. They wanted to focus on fostering younger children, but as soon as they had the opportunity to spend time with him, they knew he belonged in their home, where he would receive all the love, compassion and trust he deserves.

Aaron and Matt report that helping children through foster care has had dramatic effects on their lives. “It’s more natural than you think it would be, and more comforting than you

BROWARD HOUSE CEO RESIGNS AMID CHILD SEX ABUSE ACCUSATIONS

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ORT LAUDERDALE - On Friday, Broward House CEO Michael McGuigan resigned his position in what was described as an emotional scene. McGuigan—who had been the subject of allegations of child sexual abuse—resigned effective immediately, in the aftermath of what had been a difficult period for the county’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organization. Board President Mark Budwig announced that Stacy Hyde, the agency’s chief operating officer, will serve as Interim CEO. The allegations concerning McGuigan first came to light in 2010. At the time, then-Broward House CEO Angelo Castillo spoke up for McGuigan, and assured board members that children under the organization’s care would not be imperiled. Castillo, who resigned as CEO in September, is a Pembroke Pines city commissioner. Concerning the abuse allegations against McGuigan, Castillo told a reporter, “Has he been convicted of anything?”

Budwig also reportedly supported the work that McGuigan had performed at the agency, as CEO and before. According to knowledgeable reports, the Broward House board was under pressure to fire or suspend McGuigan, 53.

That pressure increased last week after two board members—representing Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System—resigned after the majority of the board refused calls to remove him.

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would ever imagine,” explains Matt.

“Feeling the joy when you pick them up from school and seeing them grow and appreciate the smallest things brings us so much satisfaction.”

Taking care of the younger sibling group has had some challenges, as well, including behavioral and adjustment issues, but according to Matt, “Once they understand they’re safe in our home and loved, these behaviors tend to dissipate. Especially our 16 year old son—he’s more confident in himself now, and more social. When he came here he hardly talked, now he’s got a social life and is comfortable in his own skin.”

Aaron was asked, “What would you say to someone who is considering becoming a foster parent?” His 16 year old foster son answered for him, “It’s great to be a foster parent because you’re helping children who are in need, and you get to show

them love. I love my foster parents.

They’re my family.”

For more information on becoming a foster parent, please contact the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) at (954) 596-5284, or visit our website at nyap.org.H

Candelaria Mota is a Foster Home Recruiter for the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), one of the top foster home licensing agencies in Broward County. She works with interested, loving families within the LGBT community.

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“WISHAPHANTS” TO THE RESCUE

By GRANT JAMES

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he national bullying epidemic knows no age boundaries, with stories of its tragic consequences reported in the halls of higher learning (as witnessed by the Rutgers’ bullying/ suicide) as well as on the playground.

One man who has made a local commitment to bring the crusade against bullying to a younger segment is Norman Rea, the creator of the “Wishaphants,” a campaign that features a group of superhero elephants who combat bullying where it starts, at the earliest of ages.

The Wishaphants campaign targets children in grades K-3, which Rea and Steven Billing, the campaign’s coordinator, say is the ideal age to curb negative behaviors.

As Billing notes, providing a support system for kids who don’t have one is just the beginning. “The Wishaphants are targeting children K-3, much

younger than anyone,” he explains.

“We will be educating them through books, a traveling musical, and activity sheets.”

Billing says that “education is the key.”

He notes that the national awareness of the importance of combating bullying when it first starts makes the Wishaphants campaign so appealing.

He reports that in “a blind study done with an independent college,” the campaign “received 100 percent positive feedback.”

The idea for the characters and their interaction with bullied kids (or “wishers,” in the lingo of the campaign) began with the headlines of the past

two years. “With so many bully-related deaths and suicides, we felt something needed to be done, so we incorporated the characters into a campaign,” Billing explains. The Wishaphants are portrayed as relatable to kids who may be targets of bullying.

“Even our mascot has glasses!” he says.

Billing says that the consequences of bullying strike especially close to home, for both him and the campaign’s creator.

“We were also victims of bullying. Norman Rea was bullied on a daily basis, both mentally and physically.”

Billing says that they plan to promote the Wishaphants’ anti-bullying, positive

choices messages through a variety of media. “We are in the process of developing a traveling musical, mixed with animation,” he says. “We are also planning a web or TV series, as well as creating animated, non-violent video games.”

But what about the elephants?

“Norman and I love elephants,” Billing acknowledges with a laugh. “In 2004, we had a musical on Broadway called ‘Tusk.’ Elephants are so spiritual. They protect the young, work as a team, grieve for the death of their family, and they are just wonderful communicators.

For such a large animal they have such a gentle caring side.”

Since a large part of hate and other negative reactions is learned, Rea and Billing hope that the Wishaphants can serve as a counterpoint, encouraging tolerance, acceptance, and nonviolence among children in a world that very much needs it.H

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POLITICAL DESK

Crunching the Numbers: The Real Results of Election 2012

By JOE HARRIS

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n terms of dissecting the things that went wrong last week for Mitt Romney (and the more sweeping conservative agenda), we have to sift through—like the man said—an embarrassment of riches. Not only is the political and social Right dealing with Romney’s defeat, it is also faced with an overwhelming rejection of its agenda, including same-sex marriage, the defeat of anti-abortion candidates to the U.S. Senate, and a more progressive attitude towards the recreational use of marijuana.

The Christian Right has been a political force in America since Ronald Reagan brought them into the GOP’s tent. In recent years, that tent has come to include conservative evangelicals and fundamentalists (not the same thing, incidentally), Orthodox Jews, African-American Southern Baptists, and anti-choice Roman Catholics, among others.

As R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky told a reporter, “An increasingly secularized America understands our positions, and has rejected them.”

That rejection is reflected in demographic shifts. A Pew Survey last month found that about 20 percent of the U.S. population has no religious affiliation, and a third of American 18-to-22 year olds identify as atheists, agnostics, or just plain nothing. According to exit polls conducted on Election Day by Edison Research, 70 percent of voters who claim no religious affiliation selected President Obama in the voting booth.

Another sign of the shift is that this year, progressive and moderate clergy spoke in favor of liberal policy positions, including marriage equality and ObamaCare.

In addition, the Christian Right would seem to be a natural ally to the nation’s Latinos, many who embrace conservative religious values. Most Hispanics are Roman Catholic or evangelical Protestants, which faiths overwhelmingly oppose abortion rights and gay marriage. But Obama won the Latino vote by a staggering 44 percent. Rock beats scissors; immigration outflanks religion.

Where does the GOP go from here? That’s a great question, and even the party mandarins are hard-pressed to decide where the fault is best laid. On CNN, after Romney’s loss to Obama, former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer told panelists that the Republican Party will never embrace LGBT or women’s rights.

“The big issue that Republicans are going to have to wrestle with is the Hispanic issue,” the Bush-43 spokesman said. “You’re not going to make the party pro-choice and pro-gay rights and think you’ve made the Republican Party the party that’s the popular party,” Fleischer added. “We have a party like that. It’s the Democratic Party.”

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hat little cold front we had last week was Mother Nature’s way of letting us know that winter is just around the corner (and even more frightening than that: Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK). If you are looking for things to do that will get you in a Holidays frame of mind, look inside this week’s OUT in Florida to find out more.

If you haven’t been to Dapur Asian Tapas and Lounge, shame on you. The brainchild of Edi Mulyanto—formerly of Galanga on Wilton Drive—presides over the setting with a sharp eye and a warm smile. Foodie-onthe-Go Richard David Chamberlain takes a delicious look, this week in Dining.

The ancient Greeks advised moderation in all things (“[Do] nothing in excess,” reads the Bronze Age graffito on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi). South Florida-based Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern Howard Cohen offers some present-day ideas about putting that old school advice into practice, in “The Value of Moderation.”

Arterioschlerosis—hardening of the arteries—is the leading cause of stroke, heart attacks, and vascular disease. This week in Nutrition, columnist Andy “The Core” Kress offers some life-saving advice for reducing the risk of this all-too-common and life-threatening illness.

The globe-trotting Robert Elias Deaton took the week off to recover from his “factfinding” excursion to the Gayborhood of LaLa Land: West Hollywood, California (which is, strikingly, two-square miles—the same dimensions of Wilton Manors), an excursion that requires a multi-parted feature, the first of which you will find within these very pages, in a brand new Travel column.

Chef Jean Doherty from Le Patio offers up a generous helping of a delicious new , Grant James profiles a local hero (Alejandro Kalaf III of Fort Lauderdale’s Dunham Insurance Services), and we have a whole lot more.

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Dapur Asian Tapas and Lounge Big Tastes from Small Plates

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By RICHARD DAVID CHAMBERLAIN

The first time we tasted a Green Papaya Salad, we were in Chiang Mai city in Northern Thailand near the Huai Kaeo waterfall, that turns a cascading stream into a bridal veil. Even though it was more than two decades ago, the amazing taste of that delicious salad remains with us still, and sent us on a hunt for an American version with equal taste and freshness. Finally, after all these years, we achieved our goal at Dapur Asian Tapas & Lounge on North Federal Highway. Their version of this traditional Thai favorite is made from unripened papayas from Dapur’s own garden—an acre of lush plants behind the restaurant. If you’ve never explored the wonderful flavor combinations that this salad offers, rich in julienned vegetables and drizzled lime juice, then dig deep into the piggy bank and find the $8 that will thrill your taste buds to their core.

Dapur divides its menu into Small Plates and Big Plates, with the Small Plates subdivided into those that are steamed or grilled, and those that are fried. Among the former: We can unequivocally recommend

the Miso Cod ($16), a flaky, moist section of black cod that has been delicately seasoned with honey-miso glaze accented with baby pickled ginger. It’s served on a colorful banana leaf that turns the plate into a piece of art. But then, that’s hardly unusual for Chef Supardi’s dishes. Each is a masterpiece of design and succulence.

Four Shrimp Dumplings from the same menu ($8) sit atop a split bamboo leaf, and come Dapur’s Korean with a sesame soy Style Short Ribs are delicious and dipping sauce that priced great. under any other name would be heaven-onearth. If there’s going to be a fight at the dinner table, it will be over who gets the last dumpling from this small plate. It may be petty, but it’s a fight to the finish.

If you’re feeling naughty (and let’s face it, we all are), opt for the fried crispy Brussels Sprouts ($6) coated to perfection in a secret brown sauce that is unexpectedly sweet with a concoction that defies decoding. So too for

the Rock Shrimp ($14)—light fried tiger shrimp that come tossed with sliced shitake mushrooms in a bold spicy Mayo.

Owner Edi Mulyanto, who used to pilot Galanga Thai Kitchen and Sushi Bar, has created Dapur Asian Tapas as a sliced-and-diced mix of Indonesian, Korean, Malaysian, and Japanese cuisine, artfully housed in a 250-seat restaurant. There is little need to question whether Mulyanto has created a hit. The popular main room and private party sections are packed with regular clientele— most of whom he seems to know personally.

Look carefully around the room and witness the masterful assortment of colorful dishes. The Dapur Slider ($11), a Kobe slider burger that is sandwiched between two sticky rice cakes instead of a bun; Korean Style Short Ribs ($10), meaty and messy with a sweet soy sauce; Classically

yummy Pad Thai ($15), a reliable blend of chicken, rice noodles, bean sprouts, tofu, chopped peanuts and scallions, all coated in a tamarind sauce; and Sea Bass ($25), an amazing slice of Chilean Sea Bass, grilled, glazed with Dapur chili sauce, and accompanied by baby vegetables.

Dapur Asian Tapas has a Happy Hour each night from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. where many of the small plates are available on a specially priced menu to give you an introduction to this palace of taste and flavors. Show up early and tell them Florida Agenda sent you.H

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POTATO AND LEEK SOUP WITH BOUQUET GARNI

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By JEAN DOHERTY

uring the Dark Ages, the people of Wales would wear leeks in their hats, in ordr to distinguish themselves from their enemy during the wars between the Welsh and the Saxons. The leek became an emblem of pride in Wales, and Welshmen, or “Taffys,” wear leeks to commemorate their victory on St. David’s Day, March 1.

In Hebrew, the leek is called karti, which is a pun on another Hebrew word yikartu, meaning “to be cut off.” Thus, the Jews eat leeks at Rosh Hashanah to symbolize a wish for their enemies to be “cut off.”

The Roman Emperor Nero regularly ate leeks with olive oil, thinking they were good for his singing voice. Maybe he got the notion from Aristotle, who claimed the clear cry of the partridge was due to its diet of leeks. Oh, men.

Try this hearty and delicious soup containing leeks, potatoes, and other delights.

Ingredients • 1 large or 2 small leeks (about 1 lb) • 2 tablespoons of butter5 cups of chicken stock • 1 ¼ lbs of russet potatoes, diced • Salt and pepper • ¾ cup of crème fraiche or heavy cream (if preferred) • 2 tablespoons of chopped chives or parsley, to garnish Using a sharp knife, halve the whole leek lengthwise and rinse well under cold running water (to rid the leek of any sand). Slice thinly

crosswise into one-inch pieces and set aside.

In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the chopped leeks. Cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the reserved bouquet garni, chicken stock, and potatoes, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are falling apart.

Remove the bouquet garni, and working in batches, puree the soup in a food processor or blender (if you own an immersion blender, puree the soup directly in the pot.) Stir in the crème fraiche and adjust the seasoning. (You don’t have to use cream, I never do.) You are the chef!

Serve immediately, with some snipped chives or parsley sprinkled over the top of each bowl of soup.H

Although born in Dublin, Ireland, Chef Jean Doherty spent most of her life in Lyon, France, the gastronomical capital of the world. Together with Vero, her partner of 25 years, Jean has owned and run multiple restaurants including Fort Lauderdale’s Le Patio.

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By HOWARD M. COHEN, M.S.

Throw moderation to the winds and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.” Democritus.

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he word “moderation” usually comes to mind when we are talking about food and obesity.

It sounds like the lose-weight-in-

a-healthy-way type of advice, but it does not seem to be connected with other good things in our life. Can you have too much love that

will bring pain into your life, or can you have too much kindness? Can you have too much faith and can you be too health-conscious? It seems that moderation is not always needed, is it?

It is difficult to stay moderate in the present world because we have such an abundance of pleasures and opportunities that are so easily accessible. We can eat exotic fruit from all over the world, we can buy a lot of toys for ourselves, we can travel anywhere we want to (well, almost anywhere), we can help people with a touch of a button (donating to charities online), we can pamper ourselves and we can afford so many other things.

We are constantly stimulated with new pleasures that bring happiness into our lives. But what happens when the “high” effect is gone? You need more stimulants to feel good and at a certain point simple pleasures that are available in everyday life do not work anymore. You lose the ability to be

happy just because you are healthy and you had a decent day at work.

Here are 6 values of moderation that I find vital for balanced living: 1. You can experience more joy

and happiness.

2. You will be healthy.

3. Moderation leads to

financial stability and balance.

4. Moderation gives clarity in life.

5. Moderation leads to spirituality.

6. Moderation brings your life

in balance.

Here are 11 suggestions for achieving moderation: 1. Reconnect with your senses.

2. Get reacquainted with

your attention span.

3. Stop multitasking and be present

in the moment.

4. Take a fast from stimulation.

5. Delay your gratification.

6. Choose your thoughts wisely.

7. Adopt a balanced lifestyle.

8. Dispense with the bad habits.

9. Be appreciative of all the good

things that have come your way

in life.

10. Positive thoughts trigger

positive actions.

11. Focus on your personal power.

Adhering to the above tips could not only help you in achieving moderation in life, but more importantly, make your life better and more fulfilling. A richer, fuller life can be within anyone’s grasp—but only if you are willing to stay motivated throughout your life’s exciting journey. Take action today to reap a rich harvest tomorrow.

Moderation is not always easy but it is vital for balanced living. Moderation requires work and willpower, and it is a constant process of self-growth. I am choosing this path because this is the right road for me. Is it for you?

“Be moderate in order to taste the joys of life in abundance.” Epicurus Keep it balanced!H

Howard M. Cohen is a South Floridabased Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern.

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oSunday, November 25, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.,

oFriday, November 16. 11 p.m. at Boom,

White Splash Pool Party—A Women’s Event, Maxine’s, 1752 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, no cover.

2234 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. Benefitting Broward House. For more information: 954630-3556 or boomwiltonmanors.com.

RESET: WHITE PARTY WEEK

oTuesday, November 20, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Official Madonna Tour AfterParty, Grand Central Miami, 697 N Miami Ave., Miami, $20 general admission, $50 VIP admission. oWednesday, November 21, 9 p.m.-3 a.m., White Martini Party, Mova Lounge, 1625 Michigan Ave., Miami Beach, no cover.

oWednesday, November 21, 10 p.m.-3 a.m., Dolce—A Women’s Event, Queen Lounge, 841 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, $8 admission.

oMonday, November 26, 5 a.m.-5 p.m., White Horizons—The Legendary Morning Party, Discotekka, 950 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, $40 general admission.

oMonday, November 26, 11 p.m.-5 a.m., Swan Song—the Closing Event Party, Twist, 1057 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, no cover.

ALL EVENTS BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY AIDS CARE RESOURCE (CARE), A 501[C] (3) NON-PROFIT, MULTI-CULTURAL, COMMUNITY BASED AIDS SERVICE ORGANIZATION.

oThursday, November 22, 10 p.m.-5 a.m., White Journey Kick-off Dance Party, Score Bar, 727 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, $25 admission.

oFriday, November 23, Noon-7 p.m., White Paradise T Dance, Dream South Beach Hotel, 1111 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, roof-top cocktails and pool-dipping, $40 admission.

oFriday, November 23, 10 p.m.-8 a.m., Urge: White Dreams, Space Nightclub, 34 NE 11th St., Miami, $60 general admission, $100 VIP admission.

oFriday, November 23, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Bang—A Women’s Event, Score Bar, 727 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, $14 admission.

oSaturday, November 24, Noon-7 p.m., Heatwave Pool Party, Dream South Beach Hotel, 1111 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, $40 admission.

oSaturday, November 24, Noon-9 p.m., White Sunset Tea, Palace Bar, 1200 Ocean Ave., Miami Beach, no cover.

oSaturday, November 24, 10 p.m.-5 a.m., The White Party, SOHO Studios, 2136 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, $30 student admission, $99 general admission, $150 VIP admission.

oSaturday, November 24, 9 p.m.0-4 a.m., Cirque Blanc 11—A Women’s Event, Nikki Beach Club, 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, $25 general admission, $75 VIP admission. oSunday, November 25, 1 p.m.-9 p.m., Muscle Beach Party, 12th Street Beach, Miami Beach, $75 general admission, $125 VIP admission.

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THE LEATHER MASKED BALL SEVEN

oFriday, November 23. Dance the night away in your sexiest leather. Masks optional.

DJ David Merrill from Washington, DC. VIP Lounge opens at 8 p.m. Dance floor opens at 11 p.m. Boom, 2232 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. Leathermaskedball.org.

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FORT LAUDERDALE/WILTON MANORS ALIBI 2266 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Gayborhood tradition since 1997. Comfortable, inviting atmosphere with indoor video bars, outdoor drinking and dining. Drink specials all week, with mammoth 22-ounce Long Island Iced Teas for $3 on Thursdays.

BILL’S FILLING STATION 2209 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Videos, pool tables, dart boards, dance floor, happy hour, live shows, Tuesday and Thursday karaoke – and great burgers, to boot. Fun and friendly truck-stopthemed bar.

BOARDWALK 1721 N Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale Over 100 of the sexiest men from all over the world.

Go-go dancers, cages, billiards, 2-4-1 Happy Hours.

Drag emcees and did we mention the Boys?

BOOM 2232 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors The bar with two names features a dance club and Gayborhood bar. Drag Bingo on Mondays, karaoke Mondays and Tuesdays, dance music Fridays and Saturdays, and (indoor) Sunday T-Dance.

CORNER PUB 1915 N Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors Friendly atmosphere, unpretentious clientele and staff.

Next to Island City Pizza (so you can get your drink AND your slice on).

CUBBY HOLE 823 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale Butch bar and grill with a rockin’ daytime crowd (and a fun nighttime one, too). Fifty cent pool, 2-for-1 drinks all day every day, video games, hot movies on HDTV and DirecTV. Thursdays it’s Bare Bear Chest Night, and every Friday and Saturday the fur flies with Hot Bears on Poles (where their Grizzlies Grind)!

DEPOT CABANA BAR AND GRILL 2935 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale Adjacent to the America’s Best Inn and Suites. Pool open daily – No Cover or Day Pass. Great food, daily happy hour, Sunday afternoon T-Dance Poolside.

Karaoke and live music. Open daily at 11:30 a.m.

DUDES 3270 NE 33rd St., Fort Lauderdale Men dancing for men. Hot go-go boys in an upscale atmosphere, piano lounge for more quiet interludes.

Steamy shower shows.

JOHNNY’S 1116 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Club, bar, lounge. Male dancers and the men who love (to ogle) them. Sunday amateur strip contest (and karaoke!).

LIPS 1421 E Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park The Ultimate in Drag Dining. Dinner and shows six nights a week. Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Sisters of Sequins.

THE MANOR 2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors WeHo vibe (think: LA’s The Abbey) in the heart of the Gayborhood. Dine, drink, dance, play, mingle. Theme rooms (salsa and merengue every weekend in the Latin Quarter!). Live dancing and dining.

MATTY’S ON THE DRIVE 2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Drink specials, billiards, and a chill gayborhood vibe. 75 Cent drinks on Wednesdays. No Drama, No Smoking.

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MONKEY BUSINESS 2740 N Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale Cozy neighborhood bar. Karaoke, drag shows, Patio Bar – and open at 9 a.m. daily.

MONA’S 502 E Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Cocktail Lounge in the heart of Searstown. Fun customers, fun bartenders and fun proprietor (the Legendary Jerry). Outside patio. Wednesday karaoke, Thursday Speedball Tournament.

NAKED GRAPE 2163 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Relaxing, friendly, hip, unique. The alternative gathering place on Wilton Dr. Now serving tapas nightly.

Social Hour features $5 house wine glasses, $1 Barcelona Bites, and In The Biz all the time.

PJ’S CORNER POCKET 924 N Flagler Dr., Fort Lauderdale Friendly neighborhood interracial bar with drinks specials every night of the week including, “In the Biz Mondays” at 9 p.m. with 2-4-1 drinks and $3 Cosmos and Apple Martinis, “Splash Friday’s” wet underwear contest, and Sunday’s pool tournament, both with a $50 cash prize!

RAMROD 1508 NE 4th Ave., Fort Lauderdale Voted World’s Favorite Leather Bar. Pig Dance first Saturday of the month – South Florida’s Busiest, Craziest Monthly Party (with caged hunks at Midnight on Saturdays – is there a downside to this?).

ROSIE’S BAR & GRILL 2449 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors Nexus of the A-Gay List. Be Seen in the Scene (without making one). Food, folks, libations, and a killer Sunday Funday.

SCANDALS SALOON 3073 NE 6th Ave., Wilton Manors A line-dancin’, tight blue jeans-wearin’ good time.

Country and western music, two-steppin’, threesteppin’, pool tables, and themed events year ‘round.

Cowboys and Indians was never this much fun, Pilgrim.

SIDELINES 2031 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Where Sports come first. Nationally known destination sports bar with TVs streaming NFL, MLB, NBA and college games. Pool tables, dart boards and large indoor (and now smoke-free) facility. Outdoor patio features area for smokers. Mixed crowd of gay men and women (who would have thought?). Featured in Bloomberg Businessweek and recommended by LOGO. STABLE 205 E Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Levis-and-leather neighborhood bar, where the bears line dance and the cowboys are VERY friendly.

SMARTY PANTS 2400 E Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Cozy neighborhood bar with daily happy hour, and regular patrons. Show night Thursdays at 9 p.m.

Karaoke Friday and Saturday nights, and with matinee on Sunday afternoon.

TORPEDO 2829 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Dance, shoot pool, drink til 4 a.m., 7 nights a week.

Doors open at Midnight; dance til Dawn.

WHISKEY BLUE 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale In the W Hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach, downstairs it’s the elegant Whiskey Blue, upstairs the luxe Living Room: hot dance and social settings in a distinctive

atmosphere with signature cocktails and upscale patrons. Indoor and outdoor lounges.

WILTON’S BIER GARDEN 2245 Wilton DriveWilton Manors German cuisine meets Der Gayborhood, in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Upstairs dining, downstairs outdoor patio and bar, DJ music, and a fun staff make one of Wilton Manors’ newest venues a good time to be had by all.

MIAMI/MIAMI BEACH ­ CLUB BOI 777 NE 79 St., Miami With an urban vibe on the weekends, a diverse crowd and a diverse musical format, including Hip Hop, R&B, House, Reggae, Soca, Latin and Old School. Go-go bois and drink specials.

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Beaumont, Margo, and others. This legendary establishment has been around for over 30 years, and host Happy Hour specials daily from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

AQUA NIGHTCLUB 711 Duval St., Key West, FL Aqua features the “Reality is a Drag” show six days a week, followed by dancing. Monday is karaoke night and don’t miss the great happy hour specials from 3 to 8 p.m. daily.

KWest 705 Duval St., Key West, FL Daily Happy Hour from 3 to 8 p.m., and a piano sing-a-long every Wednesday night. Men dancing for men after 10 p.m. Weekly drink specials and “Wet Jockey” contests on Fridays.

CLUB SUGAR 2301 SW 32nd Ave., Miami Gay Latin scene, with Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Hip Hop and House music always playing.

SALOON ONE 801 Duval St., Key West, FL (Behind 801 Bar) This is the only gay leather bar in Key West.

Conveniently located behind 801 Bourbon Bar.

DISCOTEKKA 950 NE 2nd Ave., Miami Hot music, hot scene, hot bartenders, and hot patrons in the hot heart of Downtown Miami.

LA TE DA 1125 Duval St., Key West, FL An upscale hotel complex with 3 bars, cabaret and restaurant.

JOHNNY’S MIAMI 62 NE 14th Street, Downtown Miami Club, bar and lounge. Johnny’s Miami boasts the best sound system in town! Plenty of safe, secured parking. Open 5pm to 5am daily. Hot male dancers and daily drink specials.

PEARL’S PATIO BAR FOR WOMEN 525 United St., Key West, FL Tropical themed women’s bar for gay women and gay-friendly women alike. Patio bar with a full bar featuring drinks like “Cosmopearlitans” and “Pearl’s Passion”.

MOVA LOUNGE 1625 Michigan Ave., Miami Beach On Miami Beach’s famed Lincoln Road, never a cover.

Drink specials all week long, live DJs, high energy music and a fun crowd getting their dance on til late.

BOBBY’S MONKEY BAR 900 Simonton St., Key West, FL The gay Cheers style neighborhood bar of Key West. Happy Hour from Noon to 7pm, Karaoke on Sunday nights, pool tournaments on Tuesday nights at 7pm. Free Wi-Fi access.

PALACE BAR 1200 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach This bar and restaurant in the heart of South Beach’s Art Deco District. Mouth-watering burgers, boys (and girls!). Weekend cabaret shows Thursday through Sunday.

SCORE 727 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach Dance, drink, party all night on Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road. Tons of events throughout the year, including fundraisers for Winter Party, White Party, and Miami Beach Gay Pride.

SPACE 34 NE 11th St., Miami Mingle and mix with gays and str8s in the heart of Downtown Miami. Indoor dance floors and outdoor rooftop bar, spectacular light show.

TWIST 1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach Great music, friendly staff, hot tourists and locals.

Never a cover, always a groove. Bungalow Bar = Hot Men. In SoBe’s Art Deco District.

KEY WEST ­ BOURBON STREET PUB 724 Duval St., Key West, FL Opened in October of 1995 and has continued to grow ever since, it is now part of the larger collection of gay action in The Bourbon St. Pub Complex. Hot Go-Go boy dancers and a busy crowd. “Where the boys are!”

801 BOURBON BAR 801 Duval St., Key West, FL Cabaret shows upstairs with nightly performances by famed performers Sushi, Kylie, RV

GARDEN OF EDEN 224 Duval St., Key West, FL A Rooftop Bar with the BEST VIEWS in the city & “BEST Long Island Ice Teas made by Melinda!”

Gay, straight, fat, or skinny... Doesn’t matter!

Clothing optional - gay friendly!

WEST PALM BEACH H G ROOSTERS 823 Belvedere Rd., West Palm Beach, FL Dark bar that attracts a fun party crowd. Camp is in at H.G.’s, where drag shows and bingo nights pack in crowds looking for laughs and fun.

THE LOUNGE 517 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL Sushi, tropical views and tasty cocktails are accompanied by acclaimed resident DJ Daisy DeadPetals.

FORT DIX BAR & CLUB 6205 Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach, FL Mostly local crowd looking to mingle and relax. The bar is a bit on the dark and dingy side, but who knows--that could be a plus.

FORT DIX BAR & CLUB 6205 Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach, FL Mostly local crowd looking to mingle and relax. The bar is a bit on the dark and dingy side, but who knows--that could be a plus.

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ALEJANDRO KALAF III HAS ‘COMMITMENT’ ISSUES

By GRANT JAMES

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n the property and casualty industry, Alejandro Kalaf III is what is known as a “producer.” His agency, Dunham Insurance Services, is one of Florida’s leading independent insurance firms.

As well as a President and CEO— Christopher Dunham—who played Major League Baseball, and a company history of giving back to the community, what sets them apart is a level of professional commitment that is paired with a personal touch.

As Chris Dunham himself points out that degree of commitment is exemplified

by Kalaf—or as his co-workers call him, “Chachi.”

His dedication to the community can be seen through numerous non-profit events he has participated in this year, while still managing to juggle a full-time job, and fulfilling his all-important commitments to the agency’s clients.

Kalaf says that giving back is its own reward, but that he has been blessed by working for a supportive company,

and having clients who recognize his dedication to both them and his nonprofit work. “The work I do for non-profits is my own decision,” he explains, “but the business has been very supportive of me.

I just try to give back to the community as much as possible. It’s very important to me.”

Among his 2012 “highlights,” Kalaf notes, “This year I have been involved with events for the Aids Walk, Broward House, Smart Ride, Tuesday’s Angels, and I took part in a breast cancer event.”

Like one’s hypothetical children, Kalaf says he loves each and every one but, “If we’re talking the most overall fun, it would definitely have to be Broward House’s Amazing Race.”

“The one I have the most attachment to is the Smart Ride,” he admits. “It’s just so big in terms of the number of individuals and organizations that take part, and so much is given back. It was my fourth year doing Smart Ride this year, and each time I just feel such a connection.”

Kalaf was also an original

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participant in the Brian Neal Fitness and Health Foundation’s weekend walks on Wilton Drive, and he plans to continue to keep his metaphorical Dance Card full with events and fundraisers that draw awareness to the community he loves and serves. “Swimming with the Hammerheads, square dancing with the Mustangs,” rapid-firing a never-ending stream of philanthropic efforts—and fun— Kalaf adds, “I try to put myself out there as much as I can.”

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West Hollywood Part I Getting a Lay of the Land

By ROBERT ELIAS DEATON

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e happened to be living in West Hollywood, California, when it was incorporated as its own city, separate from the rest of Los Angeles—right along with its own exceptionally explicit zip code 90069.

The year was 1984, and what now is ancient history seems like only yesterday to us. A lot has changed in the old hood between then and now. The traffic is gridlocked, and the graffiti doesn’t get painted over quite as quickly, but West Hollywood is still the center of L.A.’s thriving gay community. Pretty people, current minds, and a metrosavvy energy.

West Hollywood is only two square miles in size, so its entire universe is walkable, with sidewalk cruising providing at least half of the fun. The majority of the hot action takes place

Outdoor peoplewatching at The Abbey

on or near Santa Monica Boulevard between Robertson and La Cienega Boulevards, with lots of interesting side streets and alleys to explore with the zeal of Lewis and Clark.

It’s with no small bit of irony we have watched the epicenter of gaydom, The Abbey (692 N Robertson Blvd.), transform from a small 1,100 square foot gay coffee house into one of the busiest hangouts in all of Los Angeles. In dots-and-dashes, the club expanded across the street from its initial location, adding a bakery to its blends of coffees and teas. The space expanded once more with sandwiches and linen-cover tables in the dining room. Soon, the Al Fresco Main bar became center stage for people, while the Cabana Bar melded fabrics, couches and high ceilings. David’s Bar and the Altar Bar became the place to be seen at night, when The Abbey was taken over by dancers—both straight and gay.

And here begins the saga of West Hollywood’s transition. It has become so trendy, so au courant, that slim-as-a-stick adorable females migrated here to get away from the leer of straight men, who then followed them into the once-all-gay Mecca.

All of which leaves The Abbey a mix of straight, gay, bisexual and tri-sexual players who have their acts together—or at least they do for most the night.

The most reasonable place to stay in the hood (if WeHo’s iconic Sunset Boulevard not at my friend Carole Itais-so-sweeta’s condo), is at Speaking of cruising, hop on over to the Ramada Plaza Hotel & Suites (8585 Santa Koontz Hardware (8914 Santa Monica Blvd.)

Monica Blvd.), where rooms begin at $165 and get surprises in every aisle. The men are (with a 15 percent discount available for those sizzling hot, with a heavy dose of blue-collar who book seven days in advance). If daddy construction types, especially toward the has bucks, the closest posh digs are available key and bolt division at the rear of the store. at the Petit Ermitage (8822 Cynthia St.), where Added fun: A unique assortment of designer the smallest demi-suite goes for $214. hardware that’s enjoyable to check out even if To pump it up before partying, the gym of you’re only window-shopping. choice is 24Hour Fitness (8612 Santa Monica Next week, we’ll be scoping out the bar Blvd.), the local outlet of the national chain. and club scene, with enough variety to keep It’s full of muscle gods that look the part and every twink, muscle cub and daddy busy for are mostly comprised of singer-actor-danceran eight-day week. Until then…H waiters who populate the area. The good news is that the natives are more friendly to outRobert Elias Deaton is a world-traveling of-towners than their own, and are actively epicure who enjoys the finer things in life. looking you over as well, even if the real play will happen elsewhere.

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Unclenching the Fatal Grip of Arteriosclerosis

By ANDY KRESS

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rteriosclerosis is one of the most common diseases affecting men over the age of 40 today. It is a condition in which the walls of the arteries and veins thicken due to the presence of calcium and lime in the blood, and accounts for a major portion of the growing disability and death rate of older people. This disease causes a loss of elasticity of the blood vessels, narrowing the smaller arteries and veins, which in turn interferes with the free circulation of the blood throughout the body.

The disease is usually preceded by another condition called atherosclerosis, which degenerates or softens the inner lining of the blood vessel walls. These two diseases tend to go hand and hand, as they work together to bring you ever closer to an unforeseen heart attack or stroke.

Fortunately, this is one disease that

is completely preventable or reversible by watching your diet and staying active.

Arteriosclerosis usually shows up in those who keep an unbalanced lifestyle, consuming excessive amounts of white sugars, and remaining sedentary throughout the day. These two factors (poor diet and lack of exercise) are the main culprits to acquiring these silent and deadly conditions. Those choosing a diet that consists of fatty and refined foods that are high in cholesterol add to the onset of arteriosclerosis. Other more well-known diseases that can aid in the contribution of hardening of the arteries are high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, rheumatism, and syphilis.

Emotional stress also plays has a major role in acquiring this disease, especially for those who engage in sedentary occupations.

Periods of mental and emotional disturbances can enhance the conditions leading to a sudden heart attack as a result of having arteriosclerosis. Heredity and environmental factors also add their share of victims, by habitually teaching children unhealthy eating and exercise habits, which prevents older adults from making needed changes in diet

and lifestyle. If you are practicing these unhealthy habits, now is the time change to avoid ill health in the future.

A change in diet is one of the most beneficial things you can do to fight this disease. Eating a well-balanced diet that consists of lots of raw foods, such as fruits and vegetables, is preferred. Â Eating plenty of raw and sprouted seeds is a great start to a diet that can prevent this disease from progressing, along with a variety of different nuts.

Cold pressed vegetable oils, particularly safflower oil, flax seed oil and olive oil should be used on a regular basis. Several smaller meals should be eaten throughout the day to keep a steady flow of energy and blood sugars, rather than a few large ones. It is imperative to avoid foods consisting of lots of hydrogenated fat, animal fat or excessive saturated fat, butter and cream. Avoiding meats, as well as salty and refined foods, condiments and sauces is recommended.

Eliminating strong teas and coffees can be quite beneficial, as well. Removing foods with white sugar and flour, and any products made with them, will also have a profound effect.

Even if you can’t exercise vigorously, start moving. Yoga with mediation is a great way to challenge the body and relieve stress. So too is walking with wrist weights.

Combining a healthy diet along with a lowstress lifestyle filled with a moderate amount of the exercises listed above will treat and prevent arteriosclerosis’s deadly grip on your circulatory system. Remember, it is never too late to start eating and living a healthy lifestyle. Get up, get out, and put down the fried chicken!H Andy Kress is a certified fitness trainer, yoga instructor and nutritional counselor in Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more nutritional tips or inspired exercise routines, reach him at 954-789-3930 or via email at andyfitnesstrainer@gmail.com

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