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Obama’s Endorsement Energizes Both Sides, Shifts Debate …and Florida Could Be A Key Battleground for Gay Marriage
By CLIFF DUNN
TALLAHASSEE – The battle lines are forming up, following President Barack Obama’s historymaking endorsement last week of same sex marriage. In an interview with ABC News that aired in part last Wednesday night and concluded the next day on “Good Morning America,” the chief executive became the first sitting president to support full marriage equality for gays and lesbians, saying, “I think same sex couples should be able to get married.” The spin doctors of both major parties immediately set about offering words of encouragement and condemnation. On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott (R-Florida) told CNBC host Larry Kudlow that Obama’s public statement could have a strong negative impact in Florida, an impact that may be felt in his campaign for reelection and his ability to win Florida, with its large bloc of 29 electoral votes. While referring to same sex marriage as a “non-issue” in the Sunshine State, Scott, who was elected governor in 2010 after spending approximately $75 million of his own fortune in his bid for the state’s top office, said that the conservative views of most Floridians had been heard at the ballot box, and that the president should take heed. “It has already been decided,” Scott told Kudlow. “In 2008, over 60 percent of our voters passed a constitutional amendment saying there is not going to be same-sex marriage in Florida, so it’s a non-issue here. It will hurt the president here in Florida, his position.” During the 2008 presidential race, Obama won in Florida, beating his Republican opponent, Sen. John McCain, 51 to 48 percent. That margin is cause for concern as Democratic strategists weigh the numerous factors that will come into play in
deciding the outcome in swing states with large electoral vote counts, including Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Virginia, all of which swung to Obama four years ago. Other Republicans joined the chorus questioning Obama’s decision. “I think it’s going to cause an incredible discussion in the black community, because, as you know, on Sundays in the black community the most conservative people in America are in those black churches,” Rep. Allen West (R-Florida) said to ABC News last week. “I think it may have been a huge miscalculation, especially when you have 41 states that recognize marriage between one man and one woman, and you just came off an incredible loss to them. Sixty-nine percent voted [to ban same-sex marriage] in North Carolina, which is a key swing state he barely won last time,” said West said, who added that even though blacks supported the president four years ago, marriage equality was banned in both Florida and California. In 1997, the Republican-controlled Florida legislature adopted the Defense of Marriage Act and likewise banned recognition of gay marriages performed in other states. At that time, only 27 percent of American said they supported same sex marriage. In 2008, opponents of marriage equality successfully championed passage of an amendment banning it the Florida state constitution. Among the “big picture” questions being asked at water coolers and in the halls of Congress alike is what precisely motivated President Obama to announce his support for gay marriage, after more than two years of professing an ‘WHAT NOW?’ continues on Page 14 “evolving” view
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Agenda, Guy Magazine Relocate Publishing Offices to North Dixie Highway WILTON MANORS – What began as an interim arrangement that turned into a two-year partnership and “living arrangement” ended on Monday as Multimedia Platforms, LLC (MMP), publisher of the Agenda and its sister publication, Guy Magazine, bade a fond farewell to its former publishing offices at 2157 Wilton Drive, to take up residence just around the bend—literally and figuratively speaking—at 2435 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors. From its inauguration in 2010, MMP took up residence in half of the bay space occupied by Copy This and Planet Press. “This was going to be a temporary arrangement, with Bruce [Bogan, owner of Copy This] giving up half of his operating space to accommodate us while we built up the newspaper and entertainment magazine into what both publications have become,” according to Bobby Blair, Managing Partner and CEO of MMP, and publisher of the Agenda and Guy. “It has been such a rewarding partnership, and we were so sad to leave, but we are going to always be grateful to Bruce and Billy [Sands, Bogan’s partner] for their hospitality and for being such gracious ‘roommates’,” adds Blair. “I know it was sometimes crazy.” Bogan, who suffered a heart attack earlier this year, is expanding his successful Copy This and Planet Press operation, and needs the office space formerly occupied by the publishing offices of the Agenda and Guy Magazine, which received the 2011 “Bestie Award” for Best Publisher and the 2012 “Bestie” for Best Entertaining Magazine (the Besties are hosted annually on Academy Awards night at The Manor Restaurant and Nightclub Complex and are awarded based upon the results of online community voting via social media). On Monday, May 14, 2012, the sister publications formally took possession of their new publishing offices, located within the Sterling Accounting and Tax Services suites, just south of Five Points on Dixie Highway’s antique row. “We are absolutely delighted to welcome the Agenda and Guy to our suites,” says Jeff Sterling, president and owner of Sterling Accounting. A three-day move supervised by project manager Silas Thebert, MMP’s online administrator, was undertaken over an event-filled Mother’s Day weekend, one that incurred no disruption to operations or publication schedule for either weekly print platform. “Mission accomplished,” said Thebert with a wink. “We loved our experience on Wilton Drive and are equally excited and honored to be welcomed as we have been on the Dixie Highway side of town,” notes Blair. “This part of Wilton Manors and Greater Fort Lauderdale is undergoing a Renaissance, and with the offices of SFGN across the street, we are building our own version of London’s Fleet Street,” he joked, referring to the historic former location of Britain’s major newspapers.
Central Florida African American Evangelicals Embrace Obama, Condemn Marriage Equality ORLANDO – The endorsement last week by President Barack Obama of same-sex marriage places both the president and the state’s African American pastors in a position similar to a spinster sister at her younger daughter’s wedding. Although many want to remain supporters of the nation’s—and the industrialized world’s—first African-American chief of state, they find themselves in strong opposition to his public policy stance concerning marriage equality.
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Pastor Beverly Brown of Redeeming Light Center in Eatonville—located about a half-dozen miles north of Orlando—told the Orlando Sentinel, “For me as an African American pastor, I’m disappointed. I’m trying to separate his personal view from his political view.” Brown’s support for Obama is separated by the thin wall of his personal support for gay marriage and the possibility that he will press for legalization of it and a reversal of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). “I think it can be a game-changer,” offered Rev. Paul Wright, pastor of Calvary Temple of Praise in Sanford, the seat of Seminole County, which includes Kissimmee. “I think it is going to cause him to lose some support from the faith-based community because of the conviction of a large number of faith-based institutions that this is an immoral act.” The result, predicts Wright, is that many African-American members of those congregations who flocked to the polls in droves to support Obama in 2008 may stay home—or vote for the presumptive GOP nominee, Mitt Romney. Some suggest that Wright reflects the majority position of African American evangelical ministers, while others think that the backlash is a momentary reaction that will not significantly impact voter turnout among blacks. “I believe the vast majority of African Americans will support the president,” Rev. Randolph Bracy Jr., the senior pastor of New Covenant Baptist Church of Orlando, told the Orlando Sentinel. “When all is said and done, African Americans will not abandon the president for Mitt Romney and the Republican Party.” And, Bracy argues, demographics are destiny. “I think things are changing whether I embrace it or not. Who am I to say these are not children of God? Who am I to stand in judgment?”
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INDICATION COMPLERA® (emtricitabine 200 mg/rilpivirine 25 mg/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg) is a prescription HIV medicine that contains 3 medicines, EMTRIVA® (emtricitabine), EDURANT™ (rilpivirine), and VIREAD® (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) combined in one pill. COMPLERA is used as a complete single-tablet regimen to treat HIV-1 infection in adults (age 18 and older) who have never taken HIV medicines before. COMPLERA does not cure HIV and has not been shown to prevent passing HIV to others. It is important to always practice safer sex, use latex or polyurethane condoms to lower the chance of sexual contact with any body fluids, and to never re-use or share needles. Do not stop taking COMPLERA unless directed by your healthcare provider. See your healthcare provider regularly.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Contact your healthcare provider right away if you get the following side effects or conditions while taking COMPLERA: • Nausea, vomiting, unusual muscle pain, and/or weakness. These may be signs of a buildup of acid in the blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious medical condition • Light-colored stools, dark-colored urine, and/or if your skin or the whites of your eyes turn yellow. These may be signs of serious liver problems (hepatotoxicity), with liver enlargement (hepatomegaly), and fat in the liver (steatosis) • If you have HIV-1 and hepatitis B virus (HBV), your liver disease may suddenly get worse if you stop taking COMPLERA. Do not stop taking COMPLERA without first talking to your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider will monitor your condition COMPLERA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how COMPLERA works, and may cause serious side effects.
Do not take COMPLERA if you are taking the following medicines: HIV medicines (COMPLERA provides a complete treatment for HIV infection.) • the anti-seizure medicines carbamazepine (Carbatrol®, Equetro®, Tegretol®, Tegretol-XR®, Teril®, Epitol®), oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®), phenobarbital (Luminal®), phenytoin (Dilantin®, Dilantin-125®, Phenytek®) • the anti-tuberculosis medicines rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampin (Rifater®, Rifamate®, Rimactane®, Rifadin®) and rifapentine (Priftin®) • a proton pump inhibitor medicine for certain stomach or intestinal problems, including esomeprazole (Nexium®, Vimovo®), lansoprazole (Prevacid®), omeprazole (Prilosec®), pantoprazole sodium (Protonix®), rabeprazole (Aciphex®) • more than 1 dose of the steroid medicine dexamethasone or dexamethasone sodium phosphate • St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) • other medicines that contain tenofovir (VIREAD®, TRUVADA®, ATRIPLA®) • other medicines that contain emtricitabine or lamivudine (EMTRIVA®, Combivir®, Epivir® or Epivir-HBV®, Epzicom®, Trizivir®) • rilpivirine (Edurant™) • adefovir (HEPSERA®) • other
In addition, also tell your healthcare provider if you take: antacid medicine that contains aluminum, magnesium hydroxide, or calcium carbonate. Take antacids at least 2 hours before or at least 4 hours after you take COMPLERA • a histamine-2 blocker medicine, including famotidine (Pepcid®), cimetidine (Tagamet®), nizatidine (Axid®), or ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac®). Take these medicines at least 12 hours before or at least 4 hours after you take COMPLERA • the antibiotic medicines clarithromycin (Biaxin®), erythromycin (E-Mycin®, Eryc®, Ery-Tab®, PCE®, Pediazole®, Ilosone®), and troleandomycin (TAO®) • an antifungal medicine by mouth, including fluconazole (Diflucan®), itraconazole (Sporanox®), ketoconazole (Nizoral®), posaconazole (Noxafil®), voriconazole (Vfend®) • methadone (Dolophine®) • an
This list of medicines is not complete. Discuss with your healthcare provider all prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements you are taking or plan to take.
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Before taking COMPLERA, tell your healthcare provider if you: • have liver problems, including hepatitis B or C virus infection • have kidney problems • have ever had a mental health problem • have bone problems • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if COMPLERA can harm your unborn child • are breastfeeding; women with HIV should not breast-feed because they can pass HIV through their milk to the baby Contact your healthcare provider right away if you experience any of the following serious or common side effects: Serious side effects associated with COMPLERA: • New or worse kidney problems can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. If you have had kidney problems in the past or take other medicines that can cause kidney problems, your healthcare provider may need to do blood tests to check your kidneys during your treatment with COMPLERA • Depression or mood changes can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms: feeling sad or hopeless, feeling anxious or restless, or if you have thoughts of hurting yourself (suicide) or have tried to hurt yourself • Bone problems can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. Bone problems include bone pain, softening or thinning (which may lead to fractures). Your healthcare provider may need to do additional tests to check your bones • Changes in body fat can happen in people taking HIV medicine. These changes may include increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck (“buffalo hump”), breast, and around the main part of your body (trunk). Loss of fat from the legs, arms and face may also happen. The cause and long-term health effect of these conditions are not known • Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen when you start taking HIV medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. Tell your healthcare provider if you start having new symptoms after starting your HIV medicine
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COMPLERA may help: • Reduce the amount of HIV in your blood. This is called your “viral load”. • Increase the number of white blood cells called CD4+ (T) cells that help fight off other infections.
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Read this Patient Information before you start taking COMPLERA 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 treatment. What is the most important information I should know about COMPLERA? COMPLERA can cause serious side effects, including: 1. Build-up of an acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). Lactic acidosis can happen in some people who take COMPLERA or similar (nucleoside analogs) medicines. Lactic acidosis is a serious medical emergency that can lead to death. Lactic acidosis can be hard to identify early, because the symptoms could seem like symptoms of other health problems. Call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms which could be signs of lactic acidosis: • feeling very weak or tired • have unusual (not normal) muscle pain • have trouble breathing • have stomach pain with - nausea (feel sick to your stomach) - vomiting • feel cold, especially in your arms and legs • feel dizzy or lightheaded • have a fast or irregular heartbeat 2. Severe liver problems. Severe liver problems can happen in people who take COMPLERA or similar medicines. In some cases these liver problems can lead to death. Your liver may become large (hepatomegaly) and you may develop fat in your liver (steatosis) when you take COMPLERA. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms of liver problems: • your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice). • dark “tea-colored” urine • light-colored bowel movements (stools) • loss of appetite for several days or longer • nausea • stomach pain You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver problems if you are female, very overweight (obese), or have been taking COMPLERA or a similar medicine containing nucleoside analogs for a long time. 3. Worsening of Hepatitis B infection. If you also have hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and you stop taking COMPLERA, your HBV infection may become worse (flare-up). A “flare-up” is when your HBV infection suddenly returns in a worse way than before. COMPLERA is not approved for the treatment of HBV, so you must discuss your HBV therapy with your healthcare provider. • Do not let your COMPLERA run out. Refill your prescription or talk to your healthcare provider before your COMPLERA is all gone. • Do not stop taking COMPLERA without first talking to your healthcare provider. • If you stop taking COMPLERA, your healthcare provider will need to check your health often and do regular blood tests to check your HBV infection. Tell your healthcare provider about any new or unusual symptoms you may have after you stop taking COMPLERA. What is COMPLERA? COMPLERA is a prescription HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) medicine that: • is used to treat HIV-1 in adults who have never taken HIV medicines before. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). • contains 3 medicines, (rilpivirine, emtricitabine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) combined in one tablet. EMTRIVA and VIREAD are HIV-1 (human immunodeficiency virus) nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and EDURANT is an HIV-1 non-nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI). It is not known if COMPLERA is safe and effective in children under the age of 18 years.
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COMPLERA does not cure HIV infections or AIDS. • Always practice safer sex. • Use latex or polyurethane condoms to lower the chance of sexual contact with any body fluids such as semen, vaginal secretions, or blood. • Never re-use or share needles. Ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions about how to prevent passing HIV to other people. Who should not take COMPLERA? • Do not take COMPLERA if your HIV infection has been previously treated with HIV medicines. • Do not take COMPLERA if you are taking certain other medicines. For more information about medicines that must not be taken with COMPLERA, see “What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking COMPLERA?” What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking COMPLERA? Before you take COMPLERA, tell your healthcare provider if you: • have liver problems, including hepatitis B or C virus infection • have kidney problems • have ever had a mental health problem • have bone problems • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if COMPLERA can harm your unborn child Pregnancy Registry. There is a pregnancy registry for women who take antiviral medicines during pregnancy. Its purpose is to collect information about the health of you and your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about how you can take part in this registry. • are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that mothers with HIV not breastfeed because they can pass the HIV through their milk to the baby. It is not known if COMPLERA can pass through your breast milk and harm your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. COMPLERA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how COMPLERA works, and may cause serious side effects. If you take certain medicines with COMPLERA, the amount of COMPLERA in your body may be too low and it may not work to help control your HIV infection. The HIV virus in your body may become resistant to COMPLERA or other HIV medicines that are like it. Do not take COMPLERA if you also take these medicines: • COMPLERA provides a complete treatment for HIV infection. Do not take other HIV medicines with COMPLERA. • the anti-seizure medicines carbamazepine (CARBATROL®, EQUETRO®, TEGRETOL®, TEGRETOL-XR®, TERIL®, EPITOL®), oxcarbazepine (TRILEPTAL®), phenobarbital (LUMINAL®), phenytoin (DILANTIN®, DILANTIN-125®, PHENYTEK®) • the anti-tuberculosis medicines rifabutin (MYCOBUTIN®), rifampin (RIFATER®, RIFAMATE®, RIMACTANE®, RIFADIN®) and rifapentine (PRIFTIN®) • a proton pump inhibitor medicine for certain stomach or intestinal problems, including esomeprazole (NEXIUM®, VIMOVO®), lansoprazole (PREVACID®), omeprazole (PRILOSEC®), pantoprazole sodium (PROTONIX®), rabeprazole (ACIPHEX®) • more than 1 dose of the steroid medicine dexamethasone or dexamethasone sodium phosphate • St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) If you are taking COMPLERA, you should not take: • other medicines that contain tenofovir (VIREAD®, TRUVADA®, ATRIPLA®) • other medicines that contain emtricitabine or lamivudine (EMTRIVA®, COMBIVIR®, EPIVIR® or EPIVIR-HBV®, EPZICOM®, TRIZIVIR®) • rilpivirine (EDURANT™) • adefovir (HEPSERA®)
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Also tell your healthcare provider if you take: an antacid medicine that contains aluminum, magnesium hydroxide, or calcium carbonate. Take antacids at least 2 hours before or at least 4 hours after you take COMPLERA. • a histamine-2 blocker medicine, including famotidine (PEPCID®), cimetidine (TAGAMET®), nizatidine (AXID®), or ranitidine hydrochloride (ZANTAC®). Take these medicines at least 12 hours before or at least 4 hours after you take COMPLERA. • the antibiotic medicines clarithromycin (BIAXIN®), erythromycin (E-MYCIN®, ERYC®, ERY-TAB®, PCE®, PEDIAZOLE®, ILOSONE®), and troleandomycin (TAO®) • an antifungal medicine by mouth, including fluconazole (DIFLUCAN®), itraconazole (SPORANOX®), ketoconazole (NIZORAL®), posaconazole (NOXAFIL®), voriconazole (VFEND®) • methadone (DOLOPHINE®) •
Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure if your medicine is one that is listed above. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. Your healthcare provider and your pharmacist can tell you if you can take these medicines with COMPLERA. Do not start any new medicines while you are taking COMPLERA without first talking with your healthcare provider or pharmacist. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of medicines that can interact with COMPLERA. How should I take COMPLERA? • Stay under the care of your healthcare provider during treatment with COMPLERA. • Take COMPLERA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. • Always take COMPLERA with a meal. Taking COMPLERA with a meal is important to help get the right amount of medicine in your body. A protein drink does not replace a meal. • Do not change your dose or stop taking COMPLERA without first talking with your healthcare provider. See your healthcare provider regularly while taking COMPLERA. • If you miss a dose of COMPLERA within 12 hours of the time you usually take it, take your dose of COMPLERA with a meal as soon as possible. Then, take your next dose of COMPLERA at the regularly scheduled time. If you miss a dose of COMPLERA by more than 12 hours of the time you usually take it, wait and then take the next dose of COMPLERA at the regularly scheduled time. • Do not take more than your prescribed dose to make up for a missed dose. • When your COMPLERA supply starts to run low, get more from your healthcare provider or pharmacy. It is very important not to run out of COMPLERA. The amount of virus in your blood may increase if the medicine is stopped for even a short time. • If you take too much COMPLERA, contact your local poison control center or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away. What are the possible side effects of COMPLERA? COMPLERA may cause the following serious side effects, including: • See “What is the most important information I should know about COMPLERA?” • New or worse kidney problems can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. If you have had kidney problems in the past or take other medicines that can cause kidney problems, your healthcare provider may need to do blood tests to check your kidneys during your treatment with COMPLERA. • Depression or mood changes. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms: - feeling sad or hopeless - feeling anxious or restless - have thoughts of hurting yourself (suicide) or have tried to hurt yourself • Bone problems can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. Bone problems include bone pain, softening or thinning (which may lead to fractures). Your healthcare provider may need to do additional tests to check your bones. • Changes in body fat can happen in people taking HIV medicine. These changes may include increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck (“buffalo hump”), breast, and around the main part of your body (trunk). Loss of fat from the legs, arms and face may also happen. The cause and long term health effect of these conditions are not known. • Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen when you start taking HIV medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. Tell your healthcare provider if you start having new symptoms after starting your HIV medicine.
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The most common side effects of COMPLERA include: • trouble sleeping (insomnia) • abnormal dreams • headache • dizziness • diarrhea • nausea • rash • tiredness • depression Additional common side effects include: • vomiting • stomach pain or discomfort • skin discoloration (small spots or freckles) • pain Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of COMPLERA. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088). How do I store COMPLERA? • Store COMPLERA at room temperature 77 °F (25 °C). • Keep COMPLERA in its original container and keep the container tightly closed. • Do not use COMPLERA if the seal over the bottle opening is broken or missing. Keep COMPLERA and all other medicines out of reach of children. General information about COMPLERA: Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use COMPLERA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give COMPLERA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them. This leaflet summarizes the most important information about COMPLERA. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about COMPLERA that is written for health professionals. For more information, call (1-800-445-3235) or go to www.COMPLERA.com. What are the ingredients of COMPLERA? Active ingredients: emtricitabine, rilpivirine hydrochloride, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Inactive ingredients: pregelatinized starch, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, povidone, polysorbate 20. The tablet film coating contains polyethylene glycol, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, triacetin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide red, FD&C Blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C Yellow #6 aluminum lake. This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Manufactured and distributed by: Gilead Sciences, Inc. Foster City, CA 94404 Issued: August 2011 COMPLERA, the COMPLERA Logo, EMTRIVA, HEPSERA, TRUVADA, VIREAD, GILEAD, and the GILEAD Logo are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc. or its related companies. ATRIPLA is a trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb & Gilead Sciences, LLC. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. © 2012 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. 202123-GS-000 02AUG2011 CON12407 3/12
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He also belonged to numerous clubs and organizations that would serve his political and business careers well in the coming decades. Lauber, who died of liver cancer in 2004, was described by his sister, Christine, as an “unusual person” who was Mitt romney at Cranbrook school generally believed to be homosexual by classmates (later in his life, Lauber admitted his sexual orientation). When Romney’s clique learned of the teen’s dye job, they hunted him down like “a pack of dogs,” as described by BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI – Phillip Maxwell, a former classmate During a year in which the bullying of Romney and Lauber’s who and suicides of gay teens and the participated in the “prank” against historic announcement of President the terrified gay teenager. Maxwell, who described what he, Barack Obama’s endorsement of Romney, and the others did that marriage equality dominate much of the political discussion, Republican night as an “assault and battery,” held presidential candidate Mitt Romney down Lauber’s arm and leg while finds himself on the fuzzy end of the future Massachusetts governor the lollipop with charges that, as a wielded a pair of cutting shears and high school student, he bullied and hacked off the pinned-down youth’s terrorized a fellow student who later hair. As to Romney’s on air apology and came out of the closet. claims that he doesn’t recall specifics Romney, the former Governor of Massachusetts and the presumptive about the hazing of Lauber—and the GOP nominee, issued a rather vague candidate’s story that he had no idea apology last week during an interview that “the fellow was homosexual” with Fox News Channel host Neil while they were students—their Cavuto. “There’s no question that I former classmate Maxwell offers did some stupid things in high school, skepticism. “I would think this and obviously, if I hurt anyone by would be seared in his memory,” he virtue of that, I would be very sorry told the Washington Post. “For the for it and apologize for it,” Romney other people involved, nobody has forgotten.” hypothesized.
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The incident in question took place in 1965, when Romney, then a senior at Cranbrook School, a Michigan preparatory academy for the children of the privileged (at that time, Romney’s father, George, was Governor of Michigan), returned to school after a break from classes and learned that a classmate, John Lauber, had dyed his hair blond. Romney, a popular student, was manager of the school’s ice hockey team and a member of the academy pep squad.
Campaign Contributions Rack Up after Obama Endorsement for Gay Marriage WASHINGTON, DC - President Obama’s reelection campaign reports an upsurge in political donations following his announcement in
support of marriage equality. Campaign officials report that within minutes of last week’s endorsement, which the chief executive made during an interview with ABC News reporter Robin Roberts that aired in part on last Wednesday and was broadcast in full the following morning on “Good Morning America.” “I am just so happy,” said openly gay Obama campaign Finance Director Rufus Gifford, in a fundraising message. “If you’re proud of our president, this is a great time to make a donation to the campaign.” Although the campaign won’t comment on the exact dollar amounts involved, an individual close to the process was quoted as saying the response was “astounding.” Both campaign officials and Democratic Party fundraisers say
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that many contributors have given the maximum allowable under election laws to both organizations. Federal statutes permit an individual to contribute up to $5,000 to the Obama reelection effort, and $30,800 to the Democratic National Committee (DNC), in addition to be donations they can make to individual state campaign efforts for the president. “Here I thought the LGBT community was already knocking it out of the ballpark for Obama, and now I see they’ve expanded the ballpark,” said openly gay DNC Treasurer Andrew Tobias. “And many of my straight donors are
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energized as well. People are excited up and down the line.” Both the president’s reelection bid and that of his presumptive challenger, Republican Mitt Romney, are focusing intense energies on building their competing campaign war chests. Last Thursday, both Obama and the former Massachusetts governor attended major fundraising events, with the Romney campaign reportedly pulling in $800,000 at a Nebraska event. The president attended a $40,000-aplate dinner at the home of George Clooney in Los Angeles, which sources say could rake in as much as $16 million between in-person and online contributions. The refocused debate over marriage equality could also benefit Romney’s campaign, with donations from social and religious conservatives who support the preservation of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and who likewise would support a constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between a man and woman. The candidate himself seemed to throw water on the idea of campaigning negatively on gay marriage, which might reflect the political realities of trying not to alienate moderate and independent voters who may support same sex marriage. Appearing last Thursday on Fox News Channel, the presumptive Republican contender said, “I don’t think the matter of marriage is really a fundraising matter either for the president and it certainly is not for me.” H
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“The modern president is America’s shrink, a social worker, our very own national talk show host. He’s also the Supreme Warlord of the Earth.” Gene Healy, “The Cult of the Presidency”
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resident Obama’s historic words last week announcing his support of full marriage equality for gay Americans was as simple as it was foundational: “I think same sex couples should be able to get married.” The full scope and impact of this fairly straightforward executive opinion have yet to be measured, but I have serious reason to think it will be somewhat similar to the society-shaking influence of—with apologies to the intolerant extreme of the religious right—Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery (I purposely chose that one, but it could easily have been any one of the Ten Greatest Hits). With Obama’s offhand comment— spoken to an interviewer as one might say to a child “It’s wrong to lie”— he weaved presidential magic into the complex legerdemain of the gay partnerships in modern America. The Presidential Seal “of approval” (pun intended) brings with it the force and impact of a body blow, megatonstyle, with an aura that encompasses all the majesty and dignity of the Republic within a single man. No king for us, insisted Washington and the other dead (and mostly straight, I’m guessing—but who knows?) white males who framed the Great Experiment in their own images, imperfect and cantankerous demigods though they may have been. Instead of a monarch for the new nation, executive function and power were
endowed in a presidency (such a magnitude of power, in fact, that political scientists are divided to the present day as to the wisdom of using the American Presidency as a blueprint for modern executive branches of government elsewhere), and that office would, through tumultuous centuries, be secularly anointed with the pomp, pageantry, and potency of a priestking, celebrity icon, and national dad all rolled into one. Make no mistake. The office endows a negative-charisma in many, if not most, of its historic occupants (although like all nations, we do love our scoundrels: FDR, JFK, and Bill Clinton all possessed a “forgivable” quality that drove their enemies to apoplexy). But even for those Commanders-in-Chief whom We The People have come to hate through the years—Nixon, Bush-43, Hoover, Grant, Buchanan, LBJ, and Truman, at least during his time in office—that hatred was almost invariably accompanied by a recognition that his office commanded a mystique and awe that even the most blowhard opposition politician has crumbled under in even the briefest visit to the Oval Office. Obama’s isn’t merely the opinion of a talking head. Neither Rush Limbaugh, nor Howard Stern, nor Sean Hannity can command the grandeur, gravitas, might, majesty, and moral high ground—to say nothing of the 82nd Airborne Division— that emanates from the presidency. Obama was conjuring the shades of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Roosevelt (both of them), Truman, and Reagan when he placed the moral authority of his office squarely on the side of equality and justice for every American. In doing so, he potentially jeopardized his electoral relationship with his African American constituency (although I’m betting otherwise). No other prominent American leader could take such a calculated risk. You talk about only Nixon being qualified to go to China. Why should this be such a cause for sleepless nights among the enemies of equality? Consider. When the chief
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executive says “I think” this or that, he may indeed be voicing the opinion of a private citizen. On the other hand, when the Queen of England says “We are not amused,” she is speaking AS “we”—the entire United Kingdom, even those among her subjects who think she should be replaced by a Word Document containing a legible constitution. Which one, though, do you think gets their morning paper delivered faster? Lincoln’s 1860s opposition to southern secession was admired, but considered mostly window dressing, since there was no constitutional framework for a president telling rebellious states that they couldn’t abscond from the Union (to say nothing of suspending habeas corpus, which still gives constitutional constructionists the shakes). FDR’s “welfare state” efforts in the 1930s during the desperate days of the Great Depression were met with hostility and accusations of “socialism” and “tyranny” (sound familiar?), because most Americans feared an activist government. But how many 70-year-old conservative senior citizens today are indignantly refusing their Social Security checks? Truman’s Missouri origins and political machine past made him an unlikely Commanderin-Chief to implement racial integration of the armed services, but “Give ‘em Hell” Harry knew the difference between right and wrong, and he acted accordingly. In the 1990s, Bill Clinton was tagged by some in the media as America’s “first Black president” because of his reputed simpatico with the cause of racial justice, and for his close ties with African American leaders. This week, the cover of Newsweek featured an image of Obama with the welldeserved and hard-won caption “The First Gay President.” Although accusations of an “Imperial Presidency” may be leveled at him by his political enemies, under the circumstances—and certainly to most of his LGBT supporters—only the flexing of the Imperial Presidency’s muscles can deliver liberty and justice for all of us. H
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on the topic? The appearance of Vice President Joe Biden days earlier in an interview in which he offered his own support for same sex marriage is seen by many as a happy (or unfortunate, depending on your point of view) unguarded moment on Biden’s part that “forced” Obama’s hand in making his own endorsement. A new CBS News/New York Times survey shows that 67 percent believe that the president made his policy shift “mostly for political reasons,” and 24 percent say he did it “mostly because he thinks it is right.” The poll also shows that Americans’ ideas of fairness and equality have shifted, but remain complicated. According to the survey, 38 percent of Americans favor full marriage equality rights for gays, while 24 percent support civil unions that include many of the rights and privileges of formal marriage. A full third—33 percent—of Americans are against any kind of legal recognition. That number jumped when civil unions were dropped as an option, with 51 percent opposing same sex marriage and 42 percent supporting it. Another important factor in the marriage equality debate is the growing number of Americans who admit to knowing or being friends with a gay or lesbian individual. In 2003, a CBS
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News/New York Times poll found that 44 percent had a coworker, friend, or family member who was gay. That number jumped to 69 percent in the new survey, with those individuals who know a gay person more likely to favor marriage equality. Last month, the CBS News/ New York Times poll found Obama and Romney tied, with 46 percent supporting each man. The most recent survey shows a slight edge for Romney over Obama—46 to 43 percent, with a margin of sampling error of plus or minus four percentage points, meaning the race remains a statistical dead heat. The president’s vulnerability remains in spite of increased optimism about the economy. This may explain, at least in part, his shifting the debate away from “daddy” issues—those which relate to the economy, national security, and other policy matters where Republicans tend to hold sway among voters—toward “mommy” issues, which swing voters to Democrats, and which include social policy and spending, healthcare topics—and LGBT rights. By changing the conversation from those issues which are contentious for the president—jobs, the still-anemic economy, and the continuing distrust for Wall Street—to those which have the support of moderates and
independents, Obama may be able to influence the dynamics which have thus far shaped the presidential race, and the way his countrymen perceive him. Among those Americans who may perceive the president in the most critical light are social and religious conservatives. The president, who has professed his religious faith many times, must now convince religious voters, many who are divided over marriage equality, that his views on gay marriage don’t represent an attack on religious liberties or the freedom of churches to refuse to perform services that run contrary to their core beliefs. “We’re both practicing Christians,” Obama said during the interview, referring to his wife and himself. “And obviously this position may be considered to put us at odds with the views of others.” In recognition of that important base of the electorate, shortly after declaring support for marriage equality, Obama placed a conference call to more than a half dozen African American ministers to explain his announcement and defend its consequences. The pastors represent one of the most divided constituencies the president has: black Americans who overwhelmingly support Obama while at the same time opposing marriage equality rights for gays.
According to the Rev. Delman Coates, a pastor who was on the conference call, the chief executive told the ministers that his decision had been a struggle of conscience, but that he believed he had made the right one. Most of the participating pastors agreed to “work aggressively” for the president’s reelection, but not all of them. “They were wrestling with their ability to get over his theological position,” said Coates, pastor of Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton, Maryland. “Gay marriage is contrary to their understanding of Scripture.” Rev. Joel C. Hunter, the pastor of Northland, a conservative mega-church based in Central Florida, also spoke with the president on the phone after the ABC interview. “Some of the faith communities are going to be afraid that this is an attack against religious liberty,” Hunter told the president. “Absolutely not,” the president assured Hunter, who was elected President of the Christian Coalition in 2006, and who delivered a blessing for Obama in 2009 prior to his inauguration. “That’s not where we’re going, and that’s not what I want,” the president added. H
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Same Sex Marriage Battleground shifts By Joe Harris
President Barack Obama’s endorsement last week for marriage equality is only the most recent sign of a major shift in attitudes towards same-sex marriage more than 15 years ago, when the first indications appeared that American attitudes were changing towards gay marriage. In 1996, the year President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), barely a quarter of Americans—27 percent— said that same-sex matrimony should be legalized, a far cry from last year, when 53 percent voiced support for marriage equality. In the 2008 presidential election, Obama won 17 states which have passed laws that define marriage as the union of a man and a woman— including Colorado, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida, with a combined 82 electoral votes, nearly a third of the 270 needed to win the presidency; the Sunshine State alone bring over 10 percent of that total, with 29 electoral votes). Another 21 states have similar laws—including North Carolina, which Obama won in 2008 and which last week enshrined that law in the state constitution. Unlike the presidential election years 2004 and 2008, when several states created laws or amendments to their state constitutions that banned all but male-female marriages, the issue is not likely to define statewide races or to motivate voters to cast their ballots for one party or another because of personal bias about marriage equality. Meanwhile, the fight over DOMA continues to work its way through the federal courts. Under the law— passed by a Republican-majority Congress and signed reluctantly into law by Clinton, who faced reelection that year—no state or other U.S. political subdivision (overseas territory, possession, etc.) is required to recognize a same-sex marriage performed in another state. DOMA also codifies nonrecognition of gay marriages for federal purposes, which includes survivor benefits under Social Security, the filing of joint tax returns, as well as insurance and
other benefits for federal employees. In two Massachusetts court decisions and a California bankruptcy court ruling, Section 3 of DOMA, which deals with such matter, has been ruled unconstitutional. All three cases are currently under appeal. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney raised the ire of LGBT advocates in February when he told attendants at the conservative CPAC convention, “When I am president,” Romney continued, “I will preserve the Defense of Marriage Act and I will fight for a federal amendment defining marriage as a relationship between one man and one woman.” Romney is toeing a difficult line, trying hard to energize the GOP’s conservative base to support him in November while still attempting the political legerdemain necessary to hold onto centrist and independent voters, who are more concerned with bread and butter issues than denying a right of citizenship to their fellow countrymen and –women. With the nod from Obama, the Democrat mandarins are rushing to voice their support for marriage equality. Although some of the party’s most eminent names—including former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, as well as Al Gore, John Kerry, Andrew Cuomo, and Howard Dean—have previously endorsed marriage equality, some earlier holdouts have begun to sing a different tune. Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), the Senate Majority Leader and the highestranking Latter Day Saint (Mormon) in U.S. government, said last week, “My personal belief is that marriage is between a man and a woman. But in a civil society, I believe that people should be able to marry whomever they want, and it’s no business of mine if two men or two women want to get married.” And Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-HI), the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and, under the Constitution, third in line for the presidency, announced his own support last week for same-sex marriage. H
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As usual, there’s much to do this weekend around South Florida, and topping the list of MUSTS is one for a good cause: the 7th Annual Florida AIDS Walk, which at 5 kilometers for the first time ever, promises to be a more “foot-friendly” event. Find out more about this great Walk, which distributes 100 percent of proceeds to Florida-based charities, in this week’s OUT in Florida. They’re BAAACCCK. One of last year’s most talked-about and star-studded events returns to The Manor Restaurant and Nightclub Complex on Monday, as Dancing with the South Florida Stars II rolls out some of the best known local celebrities and international female impersonator sensations for a night of fun, music, and—did we mention—worldclass dance competition, to benefit the Brian Neal Fitness and Health Foundation, which serves the needs of financially-challenged persons living with HIV/AIDS and other lifethreatening conditions. Your invitation to the ball, and a preview of all the fun and thrills, is inside this week in Guilty Pleasures. The hottest movie this summer—and soon to be among the most popular movies ever— is the superhero spectacle “The Avengers,” which has now killed it at the box office two weeks running. See what all the fuss—and thrills—are about inside, with a new Cinema review from Warren Day. Andy Kress has a brand new Nutrition column this week to keep your body functioning in its finest fettle, and Dr. Arlen Leight explains the unique challenges that gay men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer face, in Leight Reflections. See you on the ballroom floor on Monday night at The Manor for Dancing with the South Florida Stars II! CD
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he Manor Restaurant and Complex in Wilton Manors will once again be the scene this Monday, as the not-for-profit Brian Neal Fitness and Health Foundation presents the return of “Dancing with the South Florida Stars,” a star-studded gala to benefit persons with HIV/AIDS and other challenging conditions with fitness programs and healthy lifestyle regimens, supervised by licensed and trained professionals. A “Who’s Who” of local celebrities, glitterati, and business and community leaders have spent the past six weeks preparing their minds and bodies at the dance and aerobics studio at Wilton Manors’ Island City Health and Fitness, building their dance moves and athletic skills to the absolute peak of their individual performances for the main event, the proceeds from which will benefit the Brian Neal Fitness and Health Foundation, a not-for-profit service organization that assists financially-challenged persons living with HIV/AIDS and other lifealtering conditions, through free gym memberships, group workout sessions, and ongoing lifestyle education classes covering all facets of living a healthy, balanced lifestyle: diet, exercise, physical and emotional well-being, positive life choices, along with coaching and mentoring from licensed and trained professionals. With a format that is well-known to fans of the hit TV program “Dancing
with the Stars,” ten partnered South Florida Star teams will assemble Monday night at 7 p.m.—following a 6 p.m. silent auction to benefit charity—in the main nightclub of The Manor on Wilton Drive to
Dance: 10, Looks: 3. Rehearsals begin.
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compete for the championship title claimed last December by local businessman Bruce Bogan, the owner of Copy This, and his dance partner, nationally-famous drag performer Electra. Bogan, recuperating from a life-altering event himself—a heart attack earlier this year—retires with Electra as Undefeated Reigning Titleholders. For Season Two, organizers have assembled another star-studded ensemble to rival the superlative Season One cast, including allstar celebrity judges, hosts, and world-class entertainers. Season Two judges include international recording star and dance diva
Pepper MaShay, whose music has been featured prominently on “Queer as Folk” and elsewhere, former “La Cage” performer and internationally-acclaimed female impersonator Marvin Nathan (“Fullsized Cher/Cousin Ira” from the CBS-TV hit “The Nanny”), and superstar entertainer and longtime local favorite, Misty Eyez. Nationally-renowned drag sensation and Florida Continental Elite champion Diva, along with singing powerhouse and former Mr. Continental Philip Alexander host the evening’s star-studded proceedings, with live special performances from the “Dreamgirls” dance ensemble— comprised of Nicole T. Philips, Déjà Devonier, and Velvet Lenore—as well as by internationally-famous Pepper MaShay, the outrageous and often-imitated Marvin Nathan, South Florida’s delightful and delicious Diva, and many others yet to be announced. This season’s cast features many names and faces familiar to the LGBT community, both in South Florida and worldwide: Nightclub promoter and event mega-producer
Gary Santis of The Manor teams up with the talented Erika Norell, the Sunshine Cathedral’s Corrie Boyd partners up with the lovely Nicole T. Philips, former federal prosecutor and current candidate for Broward
“The cast members themselves have devoted a lot of time—and sweat—to making this fun.” Brian Neal, Founder
County State Attorney Chris Mancini will trip the light fantastic with popular singer Kevin Aviance, local musical icon Richard Cortez (who just had an album release) and teammate (and longtime Palace headliner and SoBe celeb) Noel Leon, Genesis Health Institute founder Dr. Ferdinand Cabrera (dance) partners with (life) partner Dimitri Bakoulis, Dr. Alan Shafer of Island City Eyewear and local celebrity performer Jennifer McClain, hot, smart, and charming Billy Rowan of Mona’s Bar dances with Palm Beach drag sensation Velvet Lenore, South Florida celebrity
Sizing up the competition: Erica Norell (Left) , Dr. Alan Shafer (Right)
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Dancing for charity: Chris Mancini (Left), Kevin Aviance (Right)
photographer Michael Murphy and Lips Sunday Brunch drag host Nicolete, Fun Maps publisher Alan Beck and the fiery Déjà Devonier, and—unique to Season Two—the dancing “threesome” of drag diva legend Tiffany Ariagus, sultry Boardwalk Bar hostess Krystal K, and Boardwalk dance promoter (and former TV anchor) Robby J. Brian Neal, founder of the eponymous Foundation which sponsors the evening’s entertainment, says that guests to this year’s gala fundraising night will not be disappointed. “Inasmuch as last year’s ‘Dancing with the South Florida Stars’ exceeded every possible expectation, I am very happy about the lineup of celebrity entertainers, and the cast members themselves, who have devoted a lot of time—and sweat—to making this a fun and rewarding night for everyone, especially the beneficiaries of the Foundation’s grants,” Neal said. In addition to the other benefits, recipients of grants also receive an online training program to document their journey to healthy living—through exercise, diet, and a good emotional outlook—as well as materials to document their ongoing success. Last year’s proceeds from “Dancing with the South Florida Stars I” totaled just over $10,000, which went to fund the not-for-profit’s ongoing mission.
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Perfect Timing: Dr. Ferdinand Cabrera (L), Dimitri Bakoulis
2011 Reigning Champs: Bruce Bogan (Left), Electra (Right)
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according to Martin. “Florida is ground
tapped in December 2010
zero [for the HIV/AIDS epidemic], and it is
to take over the local
my mission right now to make everyone
branch of AIDS Healthcare
aware of this fact. Broward County has the
Foundation (AHF), he knew there were
dubious distinction of being number one in
some pretty big shoes he had to fill. His
new teen infections. As an organization, we
predecessor, Mark Bode, was recognized
have three testing vans that are out in the
for doing an amazing job in opening the
community holding testings for HIV/AIDS.
Out of the Closet Thrift Store in Wilton
Unlike some organizations, we help to get
Manors, and was well on his way to the
counseling for anyone testing positive.”
second Broward County store on East
In December 2010, AHF donated over $1 million in Broward County as a direct
Sunrise Boulevard. Suddenly, Bode made the decision to
result of the Florida AIDS Walk. While
move back west to be near his family, and
Martin wouldn’t reveal the name of this
Martin was moved up to Regional Director
year’s top entertainment performer, he did
of Community Relations and Development.
mention that Miami’s Y-100 radio station
Now at the helm for nearly two years,
and IHeartRadio’s DJ Elvis Duran will be
Martin is preparing for his group’s Seventh
onstage this year.
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every aspect of the
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and prevention. The organization just
things he analyzed was the dynamics of the
announced that they have opened their first
Florida AIDS Walk. “While Bode had the
store in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands.
vision of a 10-K walk, I listened to many
When the Florida AIDS Walk kicks
of the participants and many of them said
off on Sunday, the event will include a
that it was just too long of a trek from Las
special walled area for refreshments.
Olas [Boulevard] up to the beach and then
“We have done this special area to
back. That’s why this year, it will be a 5K
protect sea turtle nesting that’s in the
walk,” notes Martin. He also decided that
area,” Martin says. In addition to AHF,
the event needed more curb appeal. “I
this year’s Florida AIDS Walk will benefit
heard that there was not enough—for lack
Broward House, the Center for Positive
of a better word—‘celebration’ for the day.
Connections, the Children’s Diagnostic and
This year, I am making an effort to make it
Treatment Center, Latinos Salud, Minority
more entertaining,” he added. “It’s going
Development and Empowerment, Inc., the
to be much different this year. Working
Pride Center at Equality Park, South Beach
with the City of Fort Lauderdale, we have
AIDS Project, and SunServe. For those
a stage on the beach. It’s gonna be a kick.”
interested organizing a team or walking as
While AHF is a nationwide foundation,
individuals, and for more information, visit
“One hundred percent of the money raised by Florida AIDS Walk stay in Florida,”
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CINEMA: “The Avengers”
Conquers Box Office Records Worldwide on the same team—and that is the definition
plot seems more an excuse for a $220 million
of those films, along with the 49 year history of
of family.” It’s also a situation that’s ripe for
demolition derby than it is epic storytelling, but
these comic book series, has guaranteed huge
both drama and comedy, and what keeps “The
its saving grace is that it’s able to spoof these
worldwide interest. Right from the starting gate,
Avengers” such serious fun is that it’s often so
larger-than-life heroes without demeaning them.
“The Avengers” was the number one boxoffice
seriously funny.
Although providing a much better than
hit in every one of the 52 countries where it
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Ironman
average night at the movies, I am concerned that
opened—including the U.S., where it enjoyed
provides much of the quips and rejoinders. Chris
“The Avengers,” and the deluge of other comic
o paraphrase the Weather Girls’ hit
the biggest first weekend in history. As of this
Hemsworth is the divinely handsome Norse god
book-inspired movies, only serves to deepen the
song, “It’s raining Superheroes” at
publication date, the film will rank in the top ten
Thor, and Chris Evans is chiseled and idealistic
dominating adolescent-mania of American films
your movie multiplex. Officially known
greatest grossing movies of all time.
Captain America. All three played these roles in
that’s reflected in so many of today’s comedies
separate previous movies.
and action movies. So often these days the
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combined movie story was coming. The success
as “Marvel’s The Avengers” (after
The fact that the movie is also a solid work of
Marvel Comics, the film’s literary source) has 6.5
entertainment is mainly due to the fanboy’s best
Mark Ruffalo becomes the third actor to play
protagonists are either far more powerful and
superheroes—Ironman, Thor, Captain America,
friend in Hollywood, Joss Whedon, who directed
Bruce Banner (while the “Hulk” continues to be
intelligent—or more juvenile and dumb—than
Black Widow (the movie’s only heroine), the
and wrote the screenplay. Whedon—who was
a CGI visual effect), but this divided hero works
we should expect any grown-up to be. What’s
Incredible Hulk, Hawkeye the Archer, and an
responsible for the cult-favorite TV series, “Buffy
better here than he did in the two films devoted
wrong with a more varied movie menu, where
eye-patch wearing guy named Nick Fury as their
the Vampire Slayer”—pulls off a juggling act
totally to him—“Hulk” in 2003, and “The
the ideas are as big as the explosions, and which
beleaguered organizer.
here by giving each of the superheroes some
Incredible Hulk in 2008 (maybe less Hulk is better
includes funny and exciting stories that show
special moments while creating a cohesive team-
than more). Scarlett Johansson is the dressed-in-
that it’s no fantasy what kinds of challenges
based film.
black-leathers Black Widow, an idealized version
ordinary folks can overcome? Sometimes you also need an escape to reality. H
There’s a long tradition in Hollywood of taking popular individual characters and putting them together in the same movie. Universal Studios
The story is a kind of sequel to 2011’s “Thor,”
of an adolescent view of the femme fatale.
made a fortune doing that with Dracula, the
with Thor’s evil brother Loki here seeking to
Jeremy Renner stars as Hawkeye, and Samuel L.
Wolfman, and Frankenstein’s monster, but this
conquer the earth. (Don’t all super-villains want
Jackson is Nick Fury. Superhero movies are only
film may set the record for its sheer number. The
to conquer our little blue planet?) This crisis
as good as their supervillain, and Tom Hiddleston
fact that the filmmakers pull it off so well in this
impels government super-agent Nick Fury to
as Loki (the Norse god of chaos) certainly fulfills
quintessential popcorn movie is something of a
bring together all the superheroes “to fight a foe
that hiss-able role.
show-biz miracle, the equivalent of a page-turner
that no superhero can fight alone,” thus ensuring
Like every big effects movie that begins
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in pulp fiction, and culminates in nothing less
not only the confrontation with Loki and his
production with an opening weekend set firmly
than nerd Nirvana.
army, but also a clash of the super-egos. These
in stone, the visual effects here are uneven, with
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For some time now we’ve been teased in the
may be the good guys, but they aren’t very good
some of the CGI (computer generated images)
post-credit endings of the various “Ironman,”
at playing with others. As Whedon says, “These
appearing truly awesome, while others look
“Thor,” and “Captain America” movies that a
people shouldn’t be in the same room, let alone
somewhat rough and incomplete. In the end the
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PUNDIT/COMEDIAN JOHN FUGELSANG IN “GUILT: A LOVE STORY” Back at the Parker Playhouse after the hit “Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour,” comedian and Drama League Award nominee and comedic political pundit John Fugelsang stars in Guilt: A Love Story on Saturday, May 19 at 8 p.m. A solo show for people who hate solo shows, it takes audiences on a hilariously twisted & true tragicomic theatrical journey Variety described as “dynamic and captivating.” Tickets are $30 and $45.Tickets and group discounts are available at (954) 462-0222 or select your seat on-line at parkerplayhouse. com. Tickets are also available for purchase at the Parker Playhouse Tuesday-Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. The Parker Playhouse is located in Holiday Park at 707 N.E. 8 Street, Fort Lauderdale.
and check-in at 8:00 a.m. on Fort Lauderdale Beach. A Note About Sponsoring Walkers with Checks: Make checks payable to Florida AIDS Walk. Also, be sure to include the name of the person you are sponsoring and the team that they are a member of to ensure proper credit. A Note About Matching Gifts: Matching Gifts are an easy way to sometimes double the amount you have raised for the Florida AIDS Walk. Please click here for a list of participating companies and how to take advantage of this easy way to make your contributions count more! More information at floridaaidswalk.org.
FLORIDA AIDS WALK The Florida AIDS Walk is a 10k walk (or optional 5k) fundraiser to raise awareness and help reverse the continuing epidemic of HIV/AIDS in South Florida. 100 percent of the funds raised from the Florida AIDS Walk stay right here in Florida and will benefit the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Broward House, the Pride Center at Equality Park, SunServe, Latinos Salud, the South Beach AIDS Project, the Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center, and other local service organizations. This community fundraising and awareness event helps ensure the expansion of HIV/AIDS testing, education and prevention initiatives in South Florida, and throughout the State of Florida. The Florida AIDS Walk also benefits: LGBT education, advocacy and services; specialized services that meet the needs of the economically disadvantaged, marginalized youth, seniors and peoples of differing abilities; specialized, comprehensive care of children and youth with HIV/AIDS in a family-centered environment; and improving the lives of individuals living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS. Sunday, May 20, 2012, registration
GARY SANTIS PRESENTS “WHITE FORT LAUDERDALE” The annual event that traditionally kicks off the summer season in South Florida returns on Sunday, May 27. For 2012, White Fort Lauderdale will be hosted at The Manor Restaurant and Complex in Wilton Manors, and will feature DJs Manny Lehman and Daisy Deadpetals with a special concert by Prince Poppycock from TV’s “America’s Got Talent.” Many of South Florida’s greatest drag entertainers will also perform, with Kitty Meow, Daisy D, Sasha Lords, Erika Norell and TP Lords currently scheduled to appear. Joe Posa (as “Joan Rivers”) will be the event emcee, with WSVN7 anchor Craig Stevens serving as host. For more information, visit themanorcomplex.com.
Key West PRIDEFEST Key West has a lot to be proud of: the southernmost U.S. city recently tied with San Francisco for the title of Best City for Unity Between Gays and Lesbians, and they won hands down in Best City for Unity Between Gays and Straights. Both their city and county official mottos are “One Human Family. Their LGBT leaders serve openly, and visitors are welcomed throughout the island.
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key west Key West shows their pride every day, and this is your chance to be a part of the celebration. Come out for Key West Pride, June 6 to 10, and enjoy dance parties, drag shows, bike tours, water excursions, a street fair, and even a parade through town. Their Miss Pride, Mr. Pride and Ms. Pride competitions are infamous for their fun and their skin. Make your plans now to attend Key West Pride. Most events are All Welcome. All events are uniquely Key West. For more information: keywestpride.org. WOMENFEST The 20th Annual Womenfest will be held in Key West from September 4 through 9. Parties, dancing, film festival and outings for women. For more information: womenfest.com.
orlando GAY DAYS ORLANDO From May 31 through June 4, at various venues in and around Orlando. With over 150,000 in attendance, Central Florida parties like no other place for boys of every shape and stripe: twinks, studs, bears, military, leather and biker daddies, butch and fem lesbians, pre- and post-op transgender persons, gay-friendly straights, teens, tweens, and the young at heart (and their admirers). Specific parties/events include Orlando Wonderland (markbakerevents.com), Girls in Wonderland (its counterpart for gay women, girlsinwonderland. com), Gay Days (gaydays.com), Girls at Gay Days (girlsatgaydays. com). Each event offers a host hotel with the most indescribable pool parties and activities that cater to the individual demographic. Other events include One Magical Weekend (onemagicalweekend. com), and the local scene will roll out the ready carpet for world class entertainers including Chaka Khan and Mya.
The Unique Implications of Prostate Cancer for Gay Men
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diagnosis of prostate cancer is a frightening prospect for both men and their partners. Unfortunately, most physicians treating for prostate cancer never inform their gay patients that the implications will impact gay male sex differently than for straight male sex. The result can be uninformed, under-informed, or misinformed treatment selection. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men. One out of every six men will develop prostate cancer, as compared to one out of every eight women who will develop breast cancer. If you live to age 80, your chances are greater than 50 percent that you will develop prostate cancer. For a gay male couple, there is a 28 percent chance that one partner or the other will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lives together. If you have a father or brother who has had prostate cancer or if you are African American, your risk doubles. Diagnosis is always confirmed by biopsy, but PSA blood tests and digital rectal examinations are used for initial screening. These are generally recommended for men over 50 (or over 40 if in a high risk group). If you take Propecia for hair loss or Proscar for prostate enlargement, your PSA may be falsely low. You want to double the number for accuracy. And gay-receptive partners should wait three days after anal penetration, as prostate massage can elevate the PSA. Your physician should perform a digital exam AFTER he or she takes your blood. The most commonly prescribed treatment after a diagnosis of prostate cancer is prostatectomy, or removal of the prostate. This is major surgery with the potential for major residual, life altering implications. While considered the “gold standard” for curing prostate cancer, five to 10 percent of men remain incontinent, and for men under 60, 25 to 30 percent remain impotent. For men over 70, 70 to 80 percent remain impotent. And sexual function tends to improve with time. Erectile rigidity post-treatment may
be sufficient for vaginal penetration, but often isn’t sufficient for anal penetration. There are erectile treatments available that can help or even restore function, so consult your urologist for assistance in this regard. The other major change in sexual function is that ejaculation will now be retrograde (so the ejaculate will back up the urethra rather than forge out the penis). This can be disturbing, but men are still able to ejaculate even if they cannot attain a significant erection. The other curative option that is generally recommended is radiation therapy. With radiation, less than two percent remain incontinent. Recurrence of cancer is three to 40 percent higher than with prostatectomy (depending upon the stage of the cancer). There is a risk of frequent urination, burning, and chronic bowel complications. Rectal bleeding is a problem in around five percent of brachytherapy (radiation) patients. Because radiation has long term effects, sexual function may not be impaired at first, but may decrease over time. The rates of impotence are approximately the same as for surgery. There may likewise be penile shrinkage, and a decreased amount of ejaculate. Radiation can be problematic for men who enjoy being penetrated. Anal bleeding, diarrhea, and tightening and/ or spasm of the sphincter may make anal penetration uncomfortable or impossible. Psychologically, an overall sense of helplessness, anger, loss/grief, depression, and anxiety are very common. Communication with partners about fears, embarrassment, and frustrations are critical. Patience is vital for the man with prostate cancer—and his partner—as recovery is often slow and uncertain. H
st pete ST. PETE PRIDE The 10th Annual St. Pete Pride Street Festival and Promenade returns Saturday, June 30. The diversity of Southwest Florida’s LGBT community and visitors from around the world join local allies, business and community leaders, and supporters for a day of food, fun, dancing, music, and fun. St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District transforms into Carnivale with an attendance estimated near 100,000. Following in the great tradition of the Stonewall Riots and the start of the modern gay rights movement, St. Pete Pride has grown into one of the country’s largest Pride events. In 2011, the number of attendees topped 90,000. For more information: stpetepride.com.
pensacola SPLASH BEACH FEST At Park East on Pensacola Beach, Friday, May 25 through Sunday, May 27 from noon to 7 p.m. Entertainment, food, and fun will be capped by a lineup of the hottest DJs under an 11,000 square feet pavilion. Free admission for ages 18 and up, and open to the public. Bring your tents, cabanas, and beach gear. On Friday, DJ Dewight Barkley kicks off the SPLASH Beach Fest Welcome Party at 2 p.m. The weekend continues on Saturday when DJ Jay-R turns up the heat for a sizzling afternoon of fun in the sun starting at 2 p.m. DJ Tim Pflueger rounds out the weekend on Sunday at 2 p.m. with Pensacola’s hottest tea dance ever! The highlight of the weekend will be Saturday night’s much anticipated WAVE dance party, from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. and featuring the international talent of DJ/Producer Joe Gauthreaux. And direct from New York: the infamous Bianca del Rio. The “glowing” theme for this year’s party is a Black Light Beach Bash. Tickets to WAVE can be purchased in advance for $40.00 at our website or at the Hampton Inn on the beach Welcome Center on Friday & Saturday from noon until 6pm.H
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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.
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!
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-stop-themed bar.
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?).
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?
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.
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.
SCANDALS SALOON 3073 NE 6th Ave., Wilton Manors A line-dancin’, tight blue jeans-wearin’ good time. Country and western music, two-steppin’, three-steppin’, pool tables, and themed events year ‘round. Cowboys and Indians was never this much fun, Pilgrim.
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).
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.
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)!
STABLE 205 E Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Levis-and-leather neighborhood bar, where the bears line dance and the cowboys are VERY friendly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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 Drive. Wine tastings and events. Tuesday and Wednesday Late Night In the Biz.
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. CLUB SUGAR 2301 SW 32nd Ave., Miami Gay Latin scene, with Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Hip Hop and House music always playing. DISCOTEKKA 950 NE 2nd Ave., Miami Hot music, hot scene, hot bartenders, and hot patrons in the hot heart of Downtown Miami.
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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.
Exposed brick, cold beverages and friendly staff are the mainstays of the recently bloomed Florida Avenue flower! Neighborhood bar, pool tables.
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.
Baxter’s Lounge 1519 S Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL Tampa Happy Hour Tradition. Serving up some of the hottest dancers Wednesday thru Saturday nights at 10PM.
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. ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA Hanks 5026 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, FL Friendly local bar with a cruisy attitude. One of Orlando’s oldest and friendliest Gay bars. Beer and Wine. Pool Tables, Video Games and a Large Patio area. Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grill 110 W Church St., Orlando, FL Eat, Drink & Be Mary! Tuesday BINGO with Miss Sammy & Carol Lee, Wednesday Trivia with Doug Bouser and Leigh Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show is every Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Parliament House 410 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL All gay entertainment complex with 130 newly-remodeled hotel rooms. Cruisy Hotel, Nightclub, Pool Bar, Bear/Leather Bar. New Phoenix 7124 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL Winter Park’s ONLY Gay & Lesbian Bar. Been There Forever! Karaoke every Tuesday and Friday at 9 p.m. Drag shows every Saturday night. Home of the $1 Jello shots. Pulse 1912 S Orange Ave., Orlando, FL Orlando’s Premier Gay Bar & Nightclub with Ultra Lounge, Jewel Box Dance Floor, and Adonis Dancers. Twisted Tuesdays with $10 All-U-Can Drink, College Wednesdays (18+) and 2-4-1 every Friday for Happy Hour. Savoy Orlando 1913 N Orange Ave., Orlando, FL “The hottest” gay bar and nightclub in Orlando. The MEN OF SAVOY Dancers from 6 p.m. til 2 a.m. every night in the main bar! Video Bar, Pool Tables. Wylde’s 3557 S Orange Ave., Orlando, FL Neighborhood bar South of Downtown Orlando. Jukebox, Video Games, Pool Tables and Dancers. Paradise Orlando 1300 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL Orlando’s casual Gay & Lesbian bar and nightclub. Patio, Tiki Bar and Pool Tables. Happy Hour 4 til 9 p.m. and drink specials every day til 9 p.m. Bar Codes (Formerly Bear Bar) 4453 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, FL Friendly Bar, Real Men and Bears... Oh My! Beer and Wine. Tends to attract the after work Happy Hour crowd. TAMPA BAY
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.
2606 2606 N Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL Tampa’s favorite Levi/leather bar has two floors (dimly lit), with the upstairs being the more cruisy. There’s Hog House shop on-premises, and the 2606 is home to the Tampa Leather Club. Monday is Underwear Night, Tuesdays are $1 drinks and on Wednesdays, Longnecks are just $1.50.
MOVA LOUNGE 1625 Michigan Ave., Miami Beach
Azalea Lounge 1502 N Florida Ave., Tampa, FL
Flirt Nightclub & Showbar 1909 N 15th St., Tampa, FL (Ybor City) Get that hometown feeling. Amazing lazer shows, big headliners and has been around for 6 years. City Side 3703 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, FL Tampa Bay’s “Best Happy Hour” til Midnight every night of the week. GBar 1401 E 7th Ave., Tampa (Ybor City), FL Dance Club & Video Bar. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. til 3 a.m. No cover before 10 p.m., $5 after with ID. Valentines Nightclub 7522 N Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL Voted #1 Nightclub in Tampa. Open 7 days a week 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. Monday, Latin Night, Tuesdays are Boys Night Out, Wednesdays are Karaoke Night, Thursdays, No Cover Dance Party, Fridays feature Hot Go-Go Girls, Saturdays are Latino Night “Uncut” and Sundays are Hip Hop Night. Ki Ki Ki III 1908 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL One of The Oldest Bars (beer and wine). A plain bar without pretention with its share of young regulars. Rainbow Room 421 S MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL A mix between a neighborhood bar and a community center. Main bar with pool, darts, jukebox. Outdoor Tiki patio has a full volleyball court and live bands. Beer & Wine. ST. PETERSBURG Georgie’s Alibi 3100 3rd Ave. North, St. Petersburg, FL One of the most popular gay bars in St. Pete. It’s always busy! Great VJ’s play Top 40 music. Mondays are Drag BINGO and Talent contest, Pool tourney Wednesdays, and the legendary Long Island Iced Tea nights on Thursdays. Ages 21 and over, never a cover! Flamingo Resort 4601 34th St. South, St. Petersburg, FL Florida’s “largest, luxury all gay resort.” Non-stop entertainment, great menu, and drinks served poolside at the Cabana. Weekly events and 2-4-1 Happy Hour daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday Happy Hour ($1 off) 11 a.m to 9 p.m. Gemini Lounge 2315 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL Gemini Lounge aims to serve a variety of tastes; music, karaoke, Internet access, poetry readings and sports on TV. Oar House Bar & Liquor Store 4807 22nd Ave. South, St. Petersburg, FL Fun, friendly, laid-back atmosphere where you can get great drinks at cheap prices! Drama free! Happy Hour daily from 2 p.m. til 9 p.m. Haymarket Pub 8308 4th St. North, St. Petersburg, FL More of a Men’s bar. Showing hot videos, beer specials, Saturday Underwear Night, and different events each week. Hideaway 8302 4th St. North, St. Petersburg, FL The oldest Womyn’s bar in the country. Where music is always the main entree! Coldest selection of beer in town. Detour 2612 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL The hottest club in St. Pete. Daily specials, karaoke nights and gogo boys from Rico’s Men. Noted for it’s Saturday Drag shows and Karaoke nights. Full liquor bar. MELBOURNE/COCOA Cold Keg NightClub 4060 W New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL Largest Gay Club in Melbourne Florida and the Premier Gay Bar & Nightclub in Brevard County. Ultra Lounge 407 Brevard Ave., Cocoa, FL
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Nestled in Cocoa Village, this bar has a full coffee bar,
serving espresso, lattes, cappuccinos as well as draft beers & wine. JACKSONVILLE
The Metro
2929 Plum St., Jacksonville, FL The Metro Entertainment Complex has been serving the GLBT community for 17 years. Features a total of 7 different venues under one roof to choose from. Lesbo-A-GoGo, monthly Tea Dances, special quest performers, female impersonators and live musicians.
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4751 Lenox Ave., Jacksonville, FL Your Neighborhood Gay Bar - the place for men. Cold beer, music and a warm and cozy atmosphere. Hot men and cheap beer... We all know where that leads! AJ’s Bar & Grill 10244 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL Annie and Janie invite you to stop by and see some old friends and meet some new ones! Great food, awesome service, delicious mixed drinks and live entertainment. Park Place Lounge 931 King St., Jacksonville, FL A fun and comfortable gay bar that’s accommodating to both gays and non-gays. A great place to watch your favorite game, or enjoy playing Wii while the liquor flows! The Norm 2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, FL A neighborhood bar. Everyone is welcome, but remember it is a girls bar! Beer and Wine only. 616 Bar 616 Park St., Jacksonville, FL A warm and friendly atmosphere with a Patio bar. Karaoke on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Thursdays the Jax Bears are here for happy hour. Fridays and Saturdays enjoy the “Beer Blast.” Three Layers Cafe 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville, FL The name Three Layers comes from their large variety of delicious three layer cakes. An inviting loft style cafe located in Springfield. Enjoy a bistro style lunch or just stop in for your morning coffee. Bo’s Coral Reef 201 5th Ave. North, Jacksonville Beach, FL
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There are great shows Thursday through Sunday with the best of female impersonators. Pool tables, video games, and a large outdoor patio. The only gay bar on the beach! Incahoots 711 Edison Ave., Jacksonville, FL This club offers good crowds every night. Recently remodeled with three bars and a friendly staff. Everyday is a different special. A fun place anytime. Full Liquor bar. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except for special events. Kickbacks Gastropub 910 King St., Jacksonville, FL This is a top class venue serving over 600 different bottled beers, 84 beers on tap, breakfast, lunch and dinner 20hrs a day 7 days a week! PENSACOLA The Roundup 560 E Heinberg St, Pensacola, FL A neighborhood gay men’s bar... Pensacola’s Cowboy Bar. Open 2 p.m. til 3 p.m. daily. Cabaret 101 S Jefferson St. #E, Pensacola, FL Not strictly a gay bar, the charming and friendly Cabaret is very much a fixture in Pensacola’s GLBT community, drawing a mixed bunch each evening for happy hour, karaoke, videos, comedy shows, live music, and all-around hobnobbing and socializing. 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 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-along every Wednesday night. Men dancing for men after 10 p.m. Weekly drink specials and “Wet Jockey” contests on Fridays. 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. La Te Da 1125 Duval St., Key West, FL An upscale hotel complex with 3 bars, cabaret and restaurant. Pearl’s Patio Bar for Women 525 United St., Key West, FL Tropical themed women’s bar for gay women and gayfriendly women alike. Patio bar with a full bar featuring drinks like “Cosmopearlitans” and “Pearl’s Passion”. 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. 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
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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 MYERS Office Pub 3704 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, FL Oldest gay bar in South West Florida with a festive attitude. This bear-friendly Office likes to have fun with underwear parties, drag shows, Wii bowling! Check out their country and western music night on Saturdays. Tubby’s 4350 Fowler St., Fort Myers, FL Where men come to compete (in tournaments). “Never a cover... always a smile” Tubby’s is a no-frills video bar with a total of 10 TVs and two projection screens available for patrons to use as they wish. Add a six-hour 2-4-1 Happy Hour during the Wii tournaments on the big screen! The Bottom Line 3090 Evans Ave., Fort Myers, FL This gay entertainment complex is one of the longest running clubs in southwest Florida at over 20 years, The Bottom Line features 7 bars, pool tables, drag shows and occasional guest appearances by porno stars. VENICE TOTI: Tavern on the Island in Venice 127 Tampa Ave. East, Venice, FL This South Beach inspired gay bar, boasts a dance floor and a game room with pool tables and dart boards. It’s clean, the music is mixed and the staff are friendly. A mixed crowd can be found most nights... younger, older (duh, this is Venice), gay and straight. Did you know that in the Caribbean, TOTI is slang for a beloved male appendage? How apropos. GAINESVILLE Spikes 4130 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL It is a laid-back kind of place, with friendly bar staff. The crowds vary depending on the night. The bar has a nice open air patio area that is rarely used, but would be nice if it was. University Club 18 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL This is a fairly average small college town gay bar. It is usually busy and crowded on Thursday nights.
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Are You Eating Your Way to Prostate Problems?
Stuffed tomatoes By JEAN DOHERTY
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hIt is sometimes claimed that the ancient Romans, as well as medieval cooks, stuffed animals with other animals. An anonymous Andalusian cookbook from the 13th century includes a recipe for a ram stuffed with small birds; and a similar recipe for a camel stuffed with sheep stuffed with bustards stuffed with carp stuffed with eggs … ! British celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has championed the ten-bird roast, calling it “one of the most spectacular and delicious roasts you can lay before your loved ones at Yuletide”. A large turkey is stuffed with a goose, duck, mallard, guinea fowl, chicken, pheasant, partridge, pigeon and woodcock. The roast feeds around 30 people and, in addition to the ten birds, it also includes stuffing made from two pounds of sausage meat and half a pound of streaky bacon, sage, port and red wine! Today I’m keeping it simple … we’ll just use a pound of meat and some tomatoes
• 6 big ripe beef tomatoes (or 3 and 3 green bell peppers ) • 1/2 pound Italian pork sausage meat • 1/2 pound lean ground beef • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped • 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil • Salt and freshly ground pepper • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Preheat the oven to 325°. Cut across the tomatoes horizontally, leaving the top half slighter smaller than the bottom to create a lid. Set a strainer over a medium bowl. Scoop the tomato seeds into the strainer; press on the seeds to extract the juice. Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out the center of the tomatoes and coarsely chop them. Add the chopped centers to the juice in the bowl. Add the sausage, beef, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, pepper and 2-1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil and knead to combine. Set the tomatoes in a large baking dish and season with salt. Spoon the filling into the tomatoes, cover with the lids and drizzle with the remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil. Bake for about 1 1/2 hours, basting occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft. You are the chef!
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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hen it comes to men, the prostate is a very important organ to maintain for a lifetime. Unfortunately, this delicate walnut-sized organ enlarges as we age resulting in a condition called benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH. This overgrowth rarely produces symptoms before the age of 40, but more than half of the men in their sixties, and up to 90% of men in their seventies and eighties experience symptoms, including the need to urinate overnight, increased urgency or weak or low stream. Cancers and malignancies are also common in this organ, with up to 320,000 new prostate cancer cases a year. Most of these cases could have been prevented by a healthier diet. Whether in the kitchen or out on the town, wiser choices can save you--and your prostate. The number one food that attacks your prostrate is the number one choice for protein when it comes to Americans. That’s right, red meat. Red meats and processed meats can increase cancerous growths in the prostrate 12 to 33 percent. Studies suggest that the culprit is the level of fat in red meat as well as the carcinogens activated during the cooking process. Number two is eating nonorganic meats. These are meats that contain hormones, antibiotics and steroids, as well as other choice things animals should not be fed—but are. This includes corn, soybeans and other non-organic grains used to”fatten” them up for slaughter. Overeating dairy products is number three on our list. Too many dairy products are high in fat and cholesterol, with some containing leftover hormones from those “juiced up” dairy cows. High intake of calcium through supplements or dairy products has been linked to prostate cancer by the American Heart Association or AHA. Number four is canned tomatoes. Farm fresh tomatoes contain lycopene which aids prostrate health. Canned tomatoes, on the other hand, can contain
bisphenol-A or BPA, a synthetic estrogen, from the resin lining of the can. In fifth place is microwave popcorn. The lining of microwavable popcorn bags contain carcinogenic chemicals, as well as perfluoroctanonic acid(PFOA), which is associated with human infertility. Non-organic potatoes should be avoided as well. While potatoes are healthy vegetables, the non-organic variety can contain poisons, herbicides and pesticides that are absorbed from the ground in which they are grown. You cannot wash off the chemicals that have been leached into the skin of the potato. In seventh place are two of America’s favorites: french fries and potato chips. These potato products contain saturated fat content. Additionally, when fries and chips are cooked, the acrylamide content becomes a carcinogen. Number eight is artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, neotame, cyclamate, sucralose and saccharin. These ingredients can already be found in a wide variety of foods you may already be eating, especially if you are on a diabetic diet. The key is to element the quantity of these non-calorie sugar replacements. Farmed salmon come in at number nine, for while the salmon itself is healthy, the fish feed they are given is loaded with antibiotics and other contaminants, lowering the omega-3 fatty acids and upping the contaminants. Number ten on our list is sugar, so prevalent in many American foods and beverages. Over consumption of sugar not only adds extra calories, packing on pounds and the potential of diabetes, it can fuel prostate cancer growth. While the number one killer of men is still heart disease, eating a prostate-wise diet will benefit your entire body and add years to your sex life as well. 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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