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teaching the seminars were HIV positive individuals themselves. In Cuban prisons, there are no convicts with HIV. All infected criminals have been moved to special guarded sanatoriums where they receive specialized treatment and re-education. As for those currently living in the sanatoria like Los Cobos, they are prospering thanks to the arrival of free drugs provided by outside countries. The number of deaths from the disease is so low as to be almost immeasurable—this in the Caribbean which has the second largest number of new cases of HIV in the world. But not our “enemy” Cuba. With a major tourism industry growing each year, advertised as a place for sexy romps and casino play, the rate of infection in this third-world country is still so low as to be noteworthy. This is not to say that we should open HIV farms and quarantine the sick. But it is very possible that parts of the plan that has been so successful in Cuba may help guide our domestic policy which has been less than successful at preventing new cases, particularly among those 18-28. This country that we so quickly malign for its faults should be at least acknowledged for its success at protecting and educating its citizens. Let us learn from any source we can find that might help guide the way by example.

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here is a special place in Cuba called Los Cocos, originally located in rural Havana at Santiago de las Vegas. Its purpose was to house HIV patients in quarantine to keep them out of the general population and allow the military and medical community to watch the progression of the disease and administer medical assistance. The year was 1988. Los Cocos, while enlarged and moved closer to the city of Havana so that family members could find housing nearby the facility and attempt to be hired for needed cash, still exists. And it still acts as a holding farm for HIV patients. As objectionable from a humanitarian standpoint as the plan sounds, it has managed to keep Cuba HIV infection rate at less than .1 percent, the lowest in all the Western hemisphere. Cuba’s population is about the same as New York City, where the HIV infection rate is ten times higher. Despite a shortage of drugs courtesy of the U.S. blockade with the island nation, Cuba has managed to seemingly do the impossible. It has contained the virus, educated its population, found ways to treat those who are infected for free, scheduled six-day seminars to educate those with the disease, and has now made living in Los Cocos and twelve other HIV farms optional. The surprising reality is that many in the sanatoria (as they are called) select to stay in the hospitals once they are free to leave. They are fed, medicated, clothed, and allowed to work if they care to. The first case of HIV was not diagnosed in Cuba until 1985, and did not initially infect the homosexual population. The first occupants of Los Cocos were primarily soldiers or missionaries returning from years of service in Africa. Heterosexuals all. By 1988, the number of HIV-infected Cubans numbered 190, with 21% being gay. In a macho Latino culture, there was little of the gay stigma associated with the disease as it was in the U.S. since an equal number of men and women in Cuba were infected. By 1993, sistema de aten?ion ambulatoria (SAA), a new day care program was introduced, allowing patients to choose between living on a HIV farm and living at home. Regardless of their choice, all patients receive special dietary choices including supplements, milk, high fiber food and fresh organic vegetables. As of 2000, HIV education was introduced in a six-day Living with AIDS program that all infected individuals were required to complete. Most of those

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SUNSHINE STATE Orlando Considers Transgender AntiDiscrimination Ordinance ORLANDO, FL—The Orlando City Council has taken under consideration a new ordinance that would formally ban discrimination of all transgender individuals. If passed, the ordinance would add those who identify as transgender from being denied jobs or promotions, renting apartment, homes and condos, or being refused service in bars, restaurants, nightclubs or hotels by Orlando business owners. The city is already well-know for its position protecting gays against discrimination. When the city passed is gay anti-discrimination ordinance, it was a contentious issue that attracted nationwide attention. Twelve years ago, when the ordinance first passed,

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the issue resulted in a five-hour-long pre-vote meeting with some critics suggesting that gays were pedophiles and spread disease. Responding to questions by the Orlando Sentinel, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said that it was appropriate that the city try to continue to promote diversity, fairness and equality. “The cities that are going to be successful are the ones that are able to attract

the young, smart entrepreneurs, the people who do startup companies and high-tech. And they want to live in socially progressive cities,” Dyer said. The City Council is expected to discuss the ordinance on July 28 at the first of two public hearings.

Key West Bartenders Await Marriage Ruling “I will not be issuing an order from the bench today,” Monroe County Circuit Judge Luis Garcia said as he

opened the hearing for summary judgment in Florida’s latest samesex marriage case. Key West bartenders Aaron Huntsman and William Lee Jones had hoped to marry immediately following any ruling. Together for 11 years, Huntsman and Jones, who met at a gay pride celebration, sued Monroe County Clerk Amy Heavilin in April for the right to receive a marriage license. A similar suit has been filed in Miami-Dade County. In that case, six same-sex couples and the LGBT advocacy group Equality Florida Institute sued County Clerk Harvey Ruvin for the right to marry. Adam Tanenbaum, Florida’s Assistant Attorney General is defending both cases, and just as he said last week before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Sarah Zabel, Tanenbaum advised Garcia that he cannot dismiss Florida’s constitutional gay marriage ban, decided in 2008 by 62 percent of the voters. “It remains for this court simply to respect the policy decision made by voters,” Tanenbaum told Garcia.

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Mona’s Cocktail Lounge held another successful Fourth of July Fundraiser for The Pet Project, which drew a significant crowd of pet lovers to benefit the charity. Mona’s owner Jerry Schultz (left) and staff (on the right is Josh) had a variety of events, such as raffles and a hot dog cookout, to keep the celebration going throughout the day.

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November when it was approved. That in itself was rare enough. Making the situation more direr, while the Senate managed to court several of its Republicans to sign the current version, House Republicans have maintained that they will not consider the bill because its religious exemptions do not go far enough. Currently, there are 21 states plus the District of Columbia that have laws on the books prohibiting discrimination in the workplace based on sexual orientation. Another 17 states

and DC also bar discrimination based on gender identity. Moreover, hundreds of independent companies and corporations have decided within its own corridors to prohibit such discrimination on their own. Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia have laws prohibiting workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation, while 17 states and the District also bar discrimination based on gender identity. Hundreds of the nation’s largest companies also have similar bans.

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WORLD CUP CALLED A “HOMOSEXUAL ABOMINATION”

OSCOW, RUSSIA—A Russian priest called the on-going World Cup Games a “homosexual abomination” because the brightly colored players’ boots formed a “gay rainbow.” Wearing pink or blue shoes, “the players might as well wear women’s panties or a bra,” according to Alexander Shumsky on the Christian website Russian People’s Line. Russia, which was eliminated in the first round of playing, has an obvious supporter in Shumsky, who, according to the Moscow Times, continued his rant by adding, “The liberal ideology of globalism clearly wants to oppose Christianity with football. I’m sure of it. Therefore I am glad that the Russian players have failed and, by the grace of God, no longer participate in this homosexual abomination.” It has been a year since Russian president Vladimir Putin signed antigay legislation into law.

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In a major move with broad political implications, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) announced Tuesday that it can no longer back the Employment NonDiscrimination Act (ENDA) in light of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a key section of President Obama’s healthcare law. Last week, in a case brought by Hobby Lobby, a chain of family-owned arts-and-crafts stores, the court sided with the defendants in denying contraceptive healthcare on the basis of the company’s religious beliefs. In withdrawing its support, the NGLTF said that it was concerned that the broad religious exemptions included in the bill currently being considered might allow small companies to begin citing religious beliefs for any decision it cared to make, including fining gay, lesbian or transgender workers or deny them employment altogether. Rea Carey, the group’s executive direction told the Washington Post, “If a private company can take its own religious beliefs and say you can’t have access to certain health-care, it’s a hop, skip and a jump to an interpretation that a private company could have religious beliefs that LGBT people are not equal or somehow go against their beliefs and therefore fire them,” Ron We disagree with that trend. The implications of Hobby Lobby are becoming clear,” Carey said in an interview with The Washington Post. “We do not take this move lightly,” she added. “We’ve been pushing for this bill for 20 years.” Carey reiterated her concern to the Washington Post that “the workplace is no place for discrimination of any kind and we’re very concerned about watching Hobby Lobby play out across the country,” she said. It is a major step backward for workplace legislations. The ENDA act has received bipartisan support last

Breaking along party lines, Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) labeled the decision “outrageous” while Republicans has lined on in support of the Supreme Court’s decision. The implications of the move by the NGLTF is that the struggle for a cohesive workplace anti-discrimination law has hit a major roadblock, leaving Democrats on both sides of Congress to rethink their position going forward. The same thing may be said of the real motive behind the NGLTF announcement. The NGLTF could easily use its position to force the Democrats to relaunch this legislation, or face a blockade of funding for re-election bids. A similar threat caused the Obama administration to rethink its stated position on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The same could be said for the President’s change of heart regarding same-sex marriage. NGLTF is not the only national gay organization to express concern over the Hobby Lobby ruling and its impact on ENDA. Recently, the National Center for Lesbian Rights has said they could no longer support the ENDA legislation based on concerns over the decision. Groups that currently support ENDA include the Human Rights Campaign and American Civil Liberties Union.

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July 9, 2014 • ISSUE 242

BY RICHARD HACK

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The New Agenda

elcome to your first peak at the new Agenda. No longer content with bringing the finest analysis of the latest news in Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors, we’ve expanded the Agenda’s reach to all of Florida, with additional U.S. cities on the horizon. Our goal is to continue to provide you with cuttingedge commentary on LGBT politics in a fast-changing world. With multiple victories over the past years in court contests dealing with same-sex marriages in America, the LGBT community is quickly losing its second-class status in this country to emerge into the mainstream as the single most coveted demographic in America. With discretionary and disposable income equal to 800 billion dollars, the homosexual, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community suddenly finds itself far from its former shunned economic status by mainstream businesses. What critics and right-wing fanatics formerly called “pink money” is now seen as very coveted wealth. That it has all happened within the past nine months has left some of us breathless and wide-eyed. But not at the Agenda. Here, we are prepared to lead you through the maze of wannabe suitors and political mongers to a better understanding of your own potential in a world which has suddenly discovered that, like us or not, we are a very important and hard-to-reach sub-culture of creative, intellectual and powerful individuals.

Over the outcries of religious bigots and fundamental morality naysayers, we are fast becoming the darlings of mainstream media and businesses. They are tripping over themselves in an effort to reach our untouched consumer dollar. Savor the moment for it has taken several lifetimes in arrive. Any mainstream advertising that questions the power of the LGBT community to collective flex its political and economic

muscle only has to look to United Airlines to see what happens when corporate America courts and then deliberately stomps on this well-heeled minority. After wooing pink dollars in the early 1990s with one of the first advertising campaigns directed toward the gay community, UAL Corp. made millions. For years, it found out just how loyal LGBTs can be. Then, in one of the most visible antigay judgment calls by an American corporation, the United Airlines openly fought with the city of San Francisco over an ordinance mandating benefits

for same-sex partners of all employees of city contractors. The very same company that said we were special enough to warrant advertising directed at cajoling us to “Fly the Friendly Skies,” now painted us as non-equal. The LGBT community across America rallied in protest against what it saw as a false profit of industry. Gays stopped flying United en masse. They sued the airline for discrimination—and won. And in 1999, at a performance of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, its leader symbolically returned a $15,000 sponsorship check to United, while publically endorsing American Airlines as their carrier of choice. American recognized the opportunity, and formed a special marketing team devoted to gays and lesbians. That year alone, American made $193.5 million in LGBT earnings. Now, as we enter a new period of LGBT acceptance, we are as close to total equality as we have ever been. Corporate America knows that that $800 billion in discretionary spending can be theirs for the asking. And ask they will through media vehicles such as the Agenda as we begin to take this newspaper nationwide. As gay marketer Charles Zukow, of San Francisco’s Browne Zukow Associates said: “We support those who support us.” Just as predictable however is the LGBT community’s ability to turn its collective back on those who do not treat us well. We welcome you, mainstream America. We’re the LGBT community, it’s true. But tread lightly. We are strong. We are real. And we never forget.

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STATEMENT FROM THE FOUNDER Several weeks ago, MMP welcomed award-winning writer Richard Hack as our new publisher and editor-inchief for Agenda. With Richard at the helm, we have slowly changed the direction of our publications, now fully evolved into the current edition before you. In four short weeks, the newspaper has been transformed into a vital must-read for those who want to keep abreast of every element of the current push for equality in America. Your comments on the Agenda’s new content, its columns, and expanded advertising base are certainly appreciated. It is our goal to leave no stone unturned in our quest to uncover the real meaning behind the events that are reshaping our lives and giving us new freedoms. I am proud to be the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Multimeida Platforms LLC at this turning point in our history. Beginning this week, we will be increasing our circulation to surrounding cities in Florida including Orlando, Miami, Key West, Tamps, St. Petersburg and Jacksonville. In the coming months, we will expand to other states along the Eastern seaboard including Washington, DC and New York City. Eventually, our unique customized local editions will cover

the entire United States as we continue on our mission to remain the leading source of news and analysis within the LGBT community and beyond. We are partnered in this goal through resources provided by TBG Holdings, a corporation whose understanding of this marketplace is second to none. Together, we will be unstoppable in our growth potential and our value to readers like you. Neil Swartz, the CEO of TBG Holdings is proud to have invested in MMP “because it is a company that is now,” Swartz says, “and will be in the future, a Game Changer in the LGBT community. Our goal is to provide the resources to allow MMP to grow beyond its current demographic as it acquires other selected media companies.” TBG was formed by combining an accounting firm (R3 Accounting) and an investment banking consulting firm (Birch Group). R3 Accounting, led by Tim Hart, has always maintained a strong connection with individuals and companies that lead our communities in pushing the envelope for social change. A large percentage of the R3 Accounting clientele is made up of same-gender couples and people from the LGBT community. “Bobby Blair and his media company

had come to our attention as leaders and innovators in the business community,” adds Schwarts. “When TBG took a closer look at what was under the MMP hood, and the quality of the people in this company, we knew Mr. Blair had something unique and powerful that would push the envelope and become a high growth company. “We saw the challenges MMP was experiencing in the quest to take this company public and raise the capital necessary to have Bobby’s vision grow beyond Wilton Manors. TBG’s expertise in repositioning companies and giving them the resources to go to the next level would very likely make this one of TBG’s best investments to date--and in an area where they will lead the field! TBG will take MMP through the same process that worked so well on our last two transactions where the early investors’ initial investments increased from $.10/share to over $2/share once the company went public. “TBG has put its ‘money where its mouth is,’ and MMP is now positioned not only to become a public company, but defying all odds, also move forward to fulfill its tremendous potential,” Swartz said. Enjoy the new Agenda. Stay ahead of history with us.

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Bonnie and Clyde, the sociopathic duo who robbed and murdered throughout Depression era America, have become the model for the ultimate co-dependent, destructive relationship. Despite their murderous tendencies, Bonnie and Clyde somehow strikes a nerve with America. An influential and popular Warren Beatty film attested to their popularity, garnering them even more longevity in pop culture. Less famous than the Arthur Penn directed film, though, is this 2009 musical, which premiered on Broadway with positive audience but negative critical reception. The musical is part of FAU’s annual summer Festival Repertory Theatre. 7 p.m. University Theatre at Florida Atlantic University. 777 Glades Rd. Boca Raton. 33431

Yoga helps participants develop coordination, mobility, and stimulates an area of the brain related to controlling anxiety and depression. Push Fitness, Wilton Manor’s premiere gym, is now adding a new dimension to the yoga workout: nudity. As if downward dog isn’t sexual enough of a name and position, Push Fitness offers the added bonus of reaching such yoga heights while completely buck-naked. Nude Yoga also allows for a longer critique of ones own physique, as it is engaged in different positions, all aspects of one’s body reflected for definitive analysis. So for the nudists and uninhibited Wilton Manors residents, Men’s Nude Yoga may be the next greatest weekly event. 6 p.m. Push Fitness. 1098 Floranada Rd. Oakland Park. 33334.

The country music world has been notoriously homophobic. Few country stars have dared to acknowledge support of LGBT issues. Times are changing and that’s sure to change as well, yet it’s nice to know that famous country superstars like Tim McGraw have been supportive of LGBT rights before it was de rigueur. In 2010, he visited Grassland Middle School in Tennessee, speaking out against bullying to a community distraught when a 13-year-old boy shot himself after antigay bullying went unaddressed. McGraw also appeared in a gay-themed comedy in 2011 titled “Dirty Girl.” Forays into politics and acting aside, McGraw is a very successful musician who will sing all his hits tonight. 7 p.m. Cruzan Amphitheatre. 601-7 Sansburys Way. West Palm Beach. 33411.

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The Nick Drake-esque singer/songwriter has been a favorite of both critics and the American public. Crossing over from the folk music genre, Ray LaMontagne’s 2010 album “God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise” hit the top 10 on Billboard. That same album received two Grammy nominations, winning Best Contemporary Folk Album. Many of his songs have been featured on shows as diverse as “Alias” and “Parenthood.” He is on tour for his newest album, “Supernova,” which was released in April to rapturous critical kudos. 8 p.m. The Fillmore Miami Beach. 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach. 33139.

to the mainstream came with his role as Detective James Carter in the “Rush Hour” film series. His lucrative contract for “Rush Hour 2” cemented his status as one of the most popular actors in Hollywood. His roots however are on the stage performing stand-up. Tonight, he does just that for lucky South Floridians. 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live. 5747 Seminole Way. Hollywood. 33314.

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A weekend of comedy at the Hard Rock continues Sunday night as uber-famous “Saturday Night Live” alums Dana Carvey and Dennis Miller take the stage. Carvey was arguably the best repertory member on SNL during his seven-year As a frequent performer on “Def tenure, playing such memorable Comedy Jam” in the 1990s, Chris roles as The Church Lady, Hans, Tucker paved the way for his very Garth of Wayne’s World, and Weeksuccessful career as an actor and end Update’s Grumpy Old Man. comedian. His biggest breakthrough Dennis Miller, during this same

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era, hosted the Weekend Update segment. He can now be heard seven days a week on his nationally syndicated “Westwood One” radio show, “The Dennis Miller Show.” 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live. 5747 Seminole Way. Hollywood. 33314.

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Dapur Asian Tapas and Lounge Renowned restaurateur Edi Mulyanto’s successful tapas lounge, Dapur, boasts one of the best menus in South Florida, with delicious sushi and Asian plates. Happy hour, though, is their greatest daily event, occurring from 5-8 pm and offering an affordable menu of drinks and appetizers. Five-dollar mojitos, margaritas, and hot sake can be coupled with dumplings or sliders. The relaxing atmosphere adds to the lounge’s appeal, especially as a destination to wind-down after the beginning of the workweek. 5 p.m. Dapur Asian Tapas and Lounge. 1620 N. Federal Highway. Fort Lauderdale. 33305.

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Wicked Wednesdays: Rumors and Hobo Grill Wicked Wednesdays at Rumors is one of the greatest Wednesday night parties around. Cheap drink specials aim at college-aged boys and the men who love them. Well drinks are only a buck, domestic beers are only a buck, and Schapps are only, yup, a buck. A night at Rumors also allows for a sampling of Rumors’ new restaurant, Hobo’s Grill. The all-new menu includes black angus burgers, seafood, and daily specials. On Wednesday, their very special day, the kitchen stays open until 1 a.m. Guests can enjoy inexpensive drinks, and then eat delicious food afterwards. 9 p.m. Rumors. 2426 Wilton Drive. Wilton Manors. 33305.

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Lionel Richie’s career began with the famous 70’s Motown group The Commodores. He left them for a huge solo career, touching

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a nerve in the hearts of American music listeners with such soft hits as “Truly,” “You Are,” “Stuck on You,” and “Penny Lover.” A good friend of Michael Jackson, Richie helped collaborate with the “We Are the World” song. Even in these later days of his career, Richie still finds success, having just released a new studio album. His popularity, if waning in the US, has increased exponentially in Arab states. If Lionel Richie isn’t enough, bird flipping Ceelo Green opens. 7:30 p.m. Cruzan Amphitheatre. 601-7 Sanburys Way. West Palm Beach. 33411.

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PHILADELPHIA PART II

DINING: MORE THAN JUST A CHEESESTEAK

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hiladelphia is a foodie’s kind of town, and after a day of sightseeing and before a night out on the town (see last week’s article) you’ll need to refuel. In Philadelphia, there’s no shortage of dining options at all price points. In the “Center City/Midtown Gayborhood, Amîs specializes in rustic Romanstyle small-plates and Caribou Café offers French specialties (the cassoulet is outstanding), while El Vez is famous for its tableside guacamole and vast selection of margaritas. Green Eggs Café is legendary for its chicken and waffles Benedict and the red velvet pancakes. Business and life partners Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran already run two restaurants on

the same block: Barbuzzo (specializing in Mediterranean fare) and Lolita (high end Mexican cuisine). Now they’ve opened a third, Jamonera. Their newest entry into the market is a Spanish bistro and bar specializing in boutique wines and Iberian-style snacks. Recreating the atmosphere of days gone by seems to be a theme in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania 6 draws its inspiration from 1940s hotel dining rooms, and serves upscale comfort food. Likewise The Farmers’ Cabinet is a 1920s-inspired supper club, which serves a new menu each season, along with plenty of microbrews and live music. The Walnut Street Supper Club also goes back in time, to the 1940s and serves Italian American specialties.

Cheesesteaks: One Whiz With Ask 100 Philly folks what’s essential for a good cheesesteak, and you’ll get 100 different answers. They’ll all agree that the cheesesteak was invented by Pat Olivieri in 1930 and that it should be made with chopped beef and melted cheese. After that, it’s a free for all with disagreements on everything from the type of cheese, to how the beef should be chopped and what kind of bread should be used. Ask them for the best place to get a cheesesteak and you might start a riot. You’ll have to venture out of the Gayborhood to get a representative sampling, but it will be worth the trip. Here’s how to order a cheesesteak like a local: the idea is to let the cashier know how many sandwiches you want, the type of cheese you want and whether or not you want fried onions. Locals usually keep it to three words, saying “one whiz with” (translation one sandwich with Cheez Whiz and fried onions). “Two provolone without” means two sandwiches topped with provolone, without onions. Practice it a few times and you’ll look like a local when you order from one of these places, generally considered to be among the top spots.

Tony Luke’s Near an I-95 underpass in South Philly, the staff takes pride in giving a hard time to first-timers and regulars. It’s all part of the experience, like eating at the picnic tables. 39 E. Oregon Ave. Pat’s King of Steaks Its founder, Pat Olivieri, invented the steak sandwich in 1930 and the original (and still only) location is one of the most famous cheesesteak shops in the world. 9th St. at Passyunk Ave. Geno’s Steaks Right across the street Pat’s and a formidable competitor. Like Pat’s, Geno’s is open 24-7. 1219 S. 9th St. Campo’s Deli Conveniently located in Old City, Campo’s is only three blocks from the Liberty Bell and the Independence Visitor Center. 214 Market St. Steve’s Prince of Steaks After 30+ years, Steve’s has brought the cheesesteak to Center City, with an additional location at 16th & Market. 41 S. 16th St. John’s Roast Pork Perennially cited as one of the city’s top steak spots. Open since 1930, the South Philly spot boasts a James Beard Award for America’s Classics.14 Snyder Ave. McNally’s Tavern Offering a variation on the classic, McNally’s adds grilled salami, grilled tomatoes and a special sauce and comes on a toasted Kaiser roll instead of a long hoagie roll. Innovative or heresy? 8634 Germantown Ave.

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HEALTH BY TOM BONANTI

FITNESS MYTHS EXPOSED!

have been a certified personal trainer for ten years, but I have been working out all my life. In that time I have read a lot, heard a lot, and I’ve seen everything. Everyone has an opinion about how to build the best biceps, how to bulk up, cut up and trim down. Some of this information has proved invaluable and some of it is just plain bull! When I work with clients, I want them to know the truth. Let’s look at some common myths that just may be holding you back, or worse yet, causing you harm.

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Myth # 1: You don’t need to do cardio. Aerobic fitness is among the most preventative medicines available. While building solid lean muscle is important, cardio vascular fitness is essential, maybe even more important than resistance training. And the best way to “pump up” the lungs and heart is by exercising aerobically. In short, you must do cardio. According to the International Sports Sciences Association, three to four 30-45 minute sessions of cardio per week will definitely help to build cardiovascular fitness. Tabulate your target heart rate (220 minus your age), then try to get your heart rate to within a range of 65 to 85 per cent of that number and keep it there for 20 minutes or so! If you get bored with cardio machines, then find an aerobic sport you like, such as swimming or biking. Myth #2: No pain, no gain. Only a Neanderthal still believes this old adage. This long running myth can potentially have dangerous effects on your body. There is a difference between real pain and the soreness and discomfort you feel after a great workout. Experiencing pain during any fitness endeavor is a sign that your body is in trouble. Stop what you are doing, check your form, stretch, and drink water. For any pain that persists and worsens over days, you must see your doctor. On the other hand, some muscle soreness can be expected a day or two after a really intense

workout especially after you’ve experienced a lay off. This is called residual muscle soreness. Stretching, rest, massage and contrasting hot and cold showers can help ease this discomfort. Myth #3: I can only get “big” if I take the latest most expensive supplements and steroids. Just because a prominent body builder is pitching a particular supplement or pro-hormone in one of the muscle rags, does not mean that you need to use it. You can achieve a fit, healthy and beautiful body if you work hard in the gym, eat healthy and clean, and get enough quality rest between workouts. Testosterone supplementation should be administered and monitored by a physician only. Myth #4: I need to work out every day. Cumulative micro-trauma is the technical term for overtraining and it is nothing you should take lightly. Weight training every muscle group everyday without proper rest will result in muscle tears, joint pain, gross fatigue and eventually serious injuries. Train each muscle group no more than twice a week for 20 minutes and make sure that muscle group gets 48 to 72 hours rest between training sessions. Take one to two days off from the weights each week, but stay active, do your cardio and eat properly. The best way to get the body you want is through hard work, healthy eating and reading the fitness columns in Guy and Agenda weekly! Contact TrainerTomB@aol.com. Visit my gym in Ft. Lauderdale www.pumpnincgym.com. Call Tom (954) 557-1119 to set up a free intake.

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RECIPE ALL VEGGIE MEATLOAF

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his one is easy, healthy and delicious. You can serve it hot or cold, with a hot coulis (pronounced “coole”).it’s a fruit or vegetable purée, used as a sauce of tomato, or with a green salad.

•2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil • 1 shallot, chopped • 1 clove garlic, minced •3 or 4 black olives, sliced •½ green bell pepper, diced • ½ eggplant, cubed •1 tomato, seeded and diced • 1 zucchini, diced •S alt and fresh ground pepper •1 ¼ cups of self-rising flour • 3 eggs • 1/3 cup of milk • 1/3 cup of olive oil

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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•1 ½ cups of shredded Swiss or sharp cheddar cheese

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour a loaf pan. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy pan over a medium heat, and cook the shallot, garlic, green bell pepper, eggplant, tomato, and zucchini, stirring until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Season the vegetables with a sprinkling of salt and black pepper as they cook. (I usually add a pinch of Herbs de Provence, but, as always, you are the chef.) Whisk the flour with the eggs and milk in a mixing bowl until they are smoothly combined, and then whisk in the 1/3 cup of olive oil. Gently fold the vegetables and the olives into this flour mixture, and stir in the cheese. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake the loaf in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, which should be about 45 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing, and then finish cooling on a wire rack. Slice when cooled, and serve with a green salad. Bon appétit!

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DREAM WINE LOUNGE

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single visit to Dream should be a unique experience,” he said. “Whether it’s the music, performances, art, personnel or guests themselves, at Dream everything revolves around stimulating the senses and releasing creativity.” The caviar service is impressive looking, consisting of a generous mound of caviar in a chilled server, surrounded by mother of pearl dishes with crème fraiche and blini. Domestic caviar starts at $28 a tray, although you can blow the budget and indulge in Osetra or Sevruga, as well. My only complaint: none of the traditional caviar accompaniments (capers, chopped egg whites, yolks and onions) were served. There’s plenty of room on the tray, so why not add them? Cheese and charcuterie boards are available in a build your own mix-andmatch concept. The cheese options include an impressive assemblage of high quality imported and domestic cheeses. The charcuterie is a little less breathtaking, but still quite satisfying. Our only complaint was that the duck prosciutto is cut a little thick, making it chewy. At Dream, you don’t sit at a table, but relax on oversized white couches or while perched at the colorfully lighted bar. Music is kept at a reasonable level, so you can chat, not scream with your friends. It’s a place for grow-ups to enjoy each other’s company while savoring exquisite wine and snacks. Dream is cozy, informal and the perfect way to indulge in the good life! Adding to the Dream-like quality, there is abundant free parking behind the building.

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ream Wine Lounge would be easy to overlook. It’s nestled in one of the storefronts in the massive Wilton Station complex and has little in the way of street presence. That’s a shame because this upscale wine, Champagne and sake bar is a welcome addition to the Wilton Manors drinking and dining scene. It’s got the gloss and sleekness of a hip club, yet without the hipster pretentiousness. A 56-foot glass-topped square bar surrounded by white leather and chrome bar stools anchors the room in the center. An exposed loft ceiling, gauzy white drapes, long white leather couches and low cocktail tables make it seem like an ultra-modern cocktail lounge in heaven. Dream also offers a state of the art sound system with an emphasis on house music from Paris. There are literally hundreds of wine and Champagne choices available by the glass or bottle. Wine averages around $10 a glass and a vast number of bottles of very good wines can be had for less than $50. Understandably, there aren’t as many options for Champagne by the glass, but the by-the-bottle options are numerous and just as reasonably priced. If wine or Champagne isn’t your thing, there is a good, if not extensive, beer list, and sake and sake-based cocktails as well. It’s reasonably priced to start off, and it gets even better during cocktail hour, when all drinks are two-for-one. On the evening of our visit, owner Gary Bouvier was pouring and explained his philosophy to us. “Every

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to see what all the fuss is about. Bonus features include two queer short films – one by Franco and one by Matthews, as well as interviews with the filmmakers.

ne of the best series on Showtime, “Masters of Sex,” begins its second season on July 13. That means you still have time to catch up (read: binge watch) on the first season of “Masters of Sex” (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment), now available in a 12 episode/four DVD set. Careful attention to period detail, smart and snappy dialogue, first-rate acting from a top-notch cast, and timeless subject matter, combine to make “Masters of Sex” must-watch TV. The story of obstetrician and human sexual response researcher Dr. William Masters (Michael Sheen) and his complicated relationship with his close personal research assistant Virginia Johnson (Lizzy Caplan, who is reminiscent of Zoe Deschanel, but with acting ability) is by nature a fascinating enough topic

for a series. The presence of other characters, including closeted university provost Scully (Beau Bridges) and his tormented wife Margaret (Allison Janney), Masters’ frustrated wife Libby (Caitlin FitzGerald), medical fellow Dr. Haas (Nicholas D’Agosto), hospital stud Dr. Langham (Teddy Sears), and frosty Dr. DePaul (Julianne Nicholson), who is carrying around a devastating secret, only adds to the intrigue. Of extra special interest to LGBT viewers is the way the creators of the “Masters of Sex” series maturely and sensitively handle the subject matter pertaining to homosexuality. Queer characters, including lesbian hooker-turnedsecretary Betty (Annaleigh Ashford) and gay male hustler Dale (Finn Wittrock), are treated with the utmost respect and presented with the dignity of which they are worthy. Multiple bonus features include featurettes on Sheen as Masters and Caplan as Johnson, a “making of” short, cast and crew commentary and more.

to being uncomfortable with the material. Keep in mind that Lauren is the kind of straight guy who notices that Franco got a haircut (just saying). Val’s wife, however, is down with the project, while an unnamed homophobic friend of Val’s doesn’t hold back about his feelings (some related to career repercussions) in voice-mail message or in a phone conversation. The truth is, the movie doesn’t make Franco look all that good either. While the project appears to have a noble mission (Franco says something about gay sex ought to be part of movies in the same way straight sex is because “it’s a great tool to tell stories”), it all comes off as voyeuristic. Franco insists that it’s not “a porno for titillation,” but it difficult to come up with what is the exact function of the film. The worst thing you can say about a movie that is supposed to be erotic and sexually charged is that it’s boring. But it is. Maybe the best thing that can come of “Interior. Leather Bar.” is that it might lead people back to the original

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ometimes, especially if you review movies, you have a chance to sit through a movie a second time. You hope, on the second viewing, you might see something you missed the first time. “Interior. Leather Bar,” (Strand), now out on DVD, is from co-directors James Franco and Travis Matthews. The pair re-imagine the lost 40 minutes of footage from William Friedkin’s derided and controversial 1980 gay-themed flick “Cruising.” Unfortunately, a second viewing didn’t help. As pretentious as it is wellmeaning, “Interior. Leather Bar,” is a movie within a movie about a movie (following?). Inspired by Michael Warner, one of his Yale profs, Franco and his gay cofilmmaker (and the writer of the “Interior. Leather Bar.” screenplay) Matthews present an assortment of perspectives, including their own, about sexuality, homophobia, eroticism and freedom of expression. Franco and Matthews meet with lead actor (and sort of Al Pacino lookalike) Val Lauren, who admits

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