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Wal-Mart Accused Of Same-Sex Bias In Class-Action Lawsuit BOSTON (AP) - A Massachusetts woman filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday accusing WalMart of wrongly denying employee benefits for same-sex spouses. Jacqueline Cote says Wal-Mart repeatedly denied medical insurance for her wife before 2014, when the retail giant started offering benefits for same-sex spouses. After Cote’s wife was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012, the couple incurred $150,000 in medical costs. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Boston seeks damages for the couple and any other WalMart employees who weren’t offered insurance for their samesex spouses. A federal commission concluded that Wal-Mart’s denial amounted to discrimination and said in May that Cote could sue. Wal-Mart didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment. Wal-Mart, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, agreed in 2014 to start offering medical insurance for same-sex spouses. But the lawsuit brought by Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders and the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs claims that hundreds or thousands of the company’s employees had already been wrongly denied benefits for their same-sex spouses.

No other employees are named in the suit, but it seeks damage for those who come forward. It also seeks damages for Cote and her wife, Diana Smithson, and it asks Wal-Mart to acknowledge a legal responsibility to continue offering benefits for same-sex spouses. Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, a nonprofit group that helped file the lawsuit, said Cote’s case is the first class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of gay workers since the Supreme Court legalized samesex marriage nationwide in June. Cote, of New Bedford, previously took her case to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which decided in January that Wal-Mart’s denial amounted to discrimination and gave her the go-ahead in May to bring the lawsuit. Smithson quit in 2007 to take care of Cote’s elderly mother. That prompted Cote to try to add Smithson to her health plan the following year. Cote said she tried to enroll online, but the system wouldn’t let her proceed when she indicated her spouse was a woman. When she sought an official explanation, she was told that same-sex spouses were not covered. Each year thereafter, she tried and failed to enroll Smithson - including in 2012, when Smithson got her cancer diagnosis.

ATLANTA—Blake’s on the Park, Atlanta’s most popular gay nightclub, has been hit with accusations of discrimination for a new dress code posted last week. Among items outlawed at the mixed club: hoodies, oversized tank tops or T-shirts, sweat pants, dew rags, sunglasses, backpacks, oversized chains and medallions, slippers, athletic wear, saggy pants, headphones and “weapons and bad attitudes.” “To me I took it as ‘We prefer blacks not to be here’ without saying ‘No blacks,’” Gee Session-Smalls told the Georgia Voice. Session-Smalls was at Blake’s last Thursday evening and posted a picture of the sign to social media, which in turn ﬂooded his Facebook account with comments, and the controversy it caused. “Even though many of us do not dress like that, I still take offense to it because I know you’re trying to eliminate a group of people.” That Session-Smalls would be the one to identify the snub and post it online is ironic, since the biracial man and his husband Juan are the founders of The Gentlemen’s Foundation. GF not only celebrates love, but also hosts an annual black-tie event in Atlanta that caters to the AfricanAmerican LGBT community. Of the black-tie event, SessionSmalls has been quoted as saying, “Black gay men wear such shame. We are proud of who we are. When you walk away, I want you to be wowed, take away a sense of pride and feel a sense of energy in the room. Just be proud.” But Session-Smalls felt no pride last Thursday. He was told by the doorman that the dress code was posted about half-an-hour before his arrival, and while Session-Smalls got admitted to the club/restaurant, he worried about how many of his community

would be turned away. “I think that in Atlanta, especially amongst the black community, there is an overall feeling that we aren’t really welcomed in a lot of the gay bars and establishments,” Session-Smalls told the Georgia Voice. “Blake’s being one of them, but we don’t have many choices of where to go.” In response, the management of Blake’s posted the following explanation on its Facebook page: In an effort to improve the safety of our customers at Blake’s on the Park, the management team met to discuss measures that might be taken to curb the presence of unidentifiable individuals within the establishment. The primary concern was the wearing by some of hoodies and dark glasses so as to make oneself unidentifiable. When we have had to review videotape for security reasons, the perpetrators have consistently been wearing such attire. Our customers must feel safe and the banning of hoodies and dark glasses, especially at night, will be enforced. The recent posting of a laundry list of banned dress was not developed by management of Blake’s. The dress code is a standard code adopted by many local clubs and bars. Our intention was to post an edited list to address our specific needs, but the code was prematurely posted in error prior to the appropriate edits having been made. We apologize to anyone who was offended by the error. We welcome ALL at Blake’s, and we will continue to make efforts to ensure the safety of ALL our customers. There were over 1,000 comments about the explanation, many of them labeling the post “backpedalling.”

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gender and sexual orientation. Transgender people - those who identify with a different gender than they were born with and sometimes take hormone treatments or have surgery to develop the physical characteristics of their preferred gender are banned from military service. But studies and other surveys have estimated that as many as 15,000 transgender people serve in the active-duty military and the reserves, often in secret but in many cases with the knowledge of their unit commander or peers. Military leaders have pointed to the gradual - and ultimately successful - transition after the ban on gays serving openly in the military was lifted in 2011. Although legislation repealing that ban passed Congress in late 2010, the military services spent months conducting training and reviews before the decision actually took effect the following September. The latest Pentagon move comes just weeks after the Supreme Court upheld the right of same-sex couples to marry.

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force out those already serving would be referred to Carson. One senior official said the goal was to avoid forcing any transgender service members to leave during that time. That official was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. Some of the key concerns involved in the repeal of the ban include whether the military would conduct or pay for the medical costs of surgeries and other treatment associated with any gender transition, as well as which physical training or testing standards transgender individuals would be required to meet during different stages of their transition. Officials said the military also wants time to tackle questions about where transgender troops would be housed, what uniforms they would wear, what berthing they would have on ships, which bathrooms they would use and whether their presence would affect the ability of small units to work well together. The military has dealt with many similar questions as it integrated the ranks by race,

NEW YORK (AP) - As he praised a recent Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday said more still needs to be done to protect LGBT Americans. Biden spoke at an event in Manhattan hosted by Freedom to Marry, a New York-based organization. He praised the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States, and said federal officials will continue to fight for the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Biden said he has been thanked across the country for his work on LGBT issues, but told the assembled audience Thursday, “You don’t owe me or Valerie (Jarrett) or the president any thanks. We owe you.” “I really do think it is an incredible job you all have done,” Biden told the crowd. “This has been a heroic battle.” “In my view, the court’s decision was inevitable,” he said. “So many remained silent for fear of being ostracized. You set them free.” He told several hundred other elected officials, community leaders, advocates and celebrities that more needs to be done to inform Americans that LGBT people can be fired from their jobs in 32 states because of their sexual orientation. “There are still 32 states where marriage is recognized in the morning and you can be fired in the afternoon,” he said. “I don’t believe people in those states know you can be fired for being gay.” “We have to raise the issue up,” he said. “Once people realize, this will end as well.”

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And finally, America is coming out of an age of bigotry and homophobia, into a world where the first gay Lord President can stand before you today with his husband at his side.

Iceland fall apart morally? No. But in 2013, Icelanders booked hundreds of tickets for an event featuring anti-gay U.S. evangelist Franklin Graham so that they could not attend and instead leave their seats empty in protest at his presence in their country. But a gay president in the United States? If that were to happen it could prompt a whole swath of religious fundamentalists like Graham to emigrate, if they haven’t already been raptured heavenwards by then. (Wait, now there’s an idea!) But maybe it won’t be that drastic. Gradual change is happening. “The likelihood of there ever being an openly LGBT U.S. President grows every day,” said Stephen Peters, a national spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign. “As LGBT people across the country in various positions of leadership – including in public office – continue to come out, they are helping to dispel myths and stereotypes about who LGBT people are and what our lives are like,” he said. “In our journey towards fairness and equality for LGBT people, we’ll continue to win by telling our stories and living openly and honestly.” And hopefully, without any zombies in the basement.

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Last month, America did indeed seem to emerge from at least some of its past bigotry and homophobia. The justifiable — and enjoyable — euphoria over the Supreme Court decision to legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states, remains suspended in the rarified air we can all breathe; for now. But “the first gay Lord President?” It’s fiction of course — along with the lofty enhancement to the usual POTUS moniker. Such aspirations remain locked in the imaginations of the creative and fanciful among us, such as out playwright, Robert O’Hara. O’Hara’s “Lord President” is Thom Valentine, the year is 2063, and there are zombies in the basement of the presidential residence deep beneath Mount Rushmore. Valentine’s hopeful election monologue opens O’Hara’s wild, dystopian fantasy — Zombie: The American — that recently ended its theatrical run in Washington, DC at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre. Valentine concludes the speech with “the words of one of our greatest leaders,” quoting verbatim from President Obama’s second inaugural address: “Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law. For if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another

first gay president will be elected,” must be equal as well.” For now, we can settle for a presi- said U.S. Representative, Jared Polis dent who is at least a gay ally. Presi- (D-CO), the first gay parent elected dent Obama promptly floodlit the to Congress. “If you’re asking when America will be ready White House in rainto elect a gay president, bow colors when the I think we’re ready now. Supreme Court deciI absolutely believe that sion was announced. most Americans are comAnd he made a perfortable voting for a gay sonal, congratulatory president.” telephone call to the Ready or not, today lead plaintiff, Jim Washington can only enObergefell, which visage a gay president was heard on nationby sitting in a theatre. al television. Meanwhile, back in old Zombie: The AmerBy Linda Europe, there have alican and its premise Pentz ready been gay premiers are clever, and also and even women gay pretty weird. But premiers. Elio di Rupo, maybe not as weird as a country that routinely declares itself openly gay since the 1990s, was elect“number one,” but where racist vitriol ed prime minister of Belgium in 2011 hit the airwaves the minute we elected where same-sex marriage has been a black president. And where black legal since 2003. Luxembourg’s gay churches are burned and congregants prime minister, Xavier Bettel, elected are shot by white supremacists in the in 2013, legalized same-sex marriage year 2015. And not as weird as going there in 2015. His deputy prime minall self-congratulatory over the pros- ister is gay as well. And then there’s Iceland. The counpect of electing the First Woman Prestry better known for its volcanoes ident of the United States, as if this is some sort of breakthrough. I mean, elected Jóhanna Sigurdardóttir prime Sri Lanka had one in 1960. India, minister in 2008. Yes, a woman. And Israel, Switzerland, Nicaragua, and a lesbian. Her administration passed Britain all elected women premiers. same-sex marriage legislation in 2010 Don’t cry for Argentina, either. Evita so she married her longtime partner while she was still in office. (She was elected president there in 1974. So is a gay U.S. president really just wasn’t even the first woman prime a fantasy? And if not, will we really minister of Iceland though. That happened way back in 1980.) have to wait until 2063? Or longer? Was there a national eruption? Did “It’s impossible to say when the

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By D’Anne Witowski

Hip hip hooray! Marriage equality is the law of the land! Which means that gays and lesbians all over the country can finally do something many of them have been wanting to do for years: force straight people to have sex with them. Gone are the days where you pined over that dude-bro at the gym or feared that your married (to a man) friend would find out you have a crush on her. It’s Homo Rule now. All bets are off. Let the games begin! And may the odds be ever in gay-favor. Sounding the alarm for right-wing paranoids everywhere is Tim Brooks, senior pastor of Christian Ministries Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Brooks took to the Wall Builders radio show, hosted by Wall Builders founder David Barton who declared that the Supreme Court’s marriage ruling was “unambiguously wrong” and violated “the moral standards specifically enumerated in our founding documents.” So he’s not a fan. Brooks has some interesting theories, inspired by the stories of the Bible, about what living in America is going to be like now that the gays have taken over. “Here is the only thing that will satisfy this agenda, and it’s very clear: participation,” Brooks told Barton. Yes, when it comes to the homosexual agenda, participation is 100 percent of your grade. So get crackin’ heteros. He referred to the story of Sodom and Gomorrah — you know, the one where a couple of angels go visit Lot’s house

and an angry “gay” mob demands that Lot toss his guests to them so that they can do it with them. But Lot’s like, “Nah, have my daughters instead.” And then later Lot’s wife turns into salt, which is the origin story of why Americans use a Lot of salt on our food, I’m pretty sure. “We want you to come out of your house and participate with us,” Brooks says, speaking for the mob. “Now, as I read this story, Lot never tried to force his lifestyle on them, he never even brought that up. They are trying to force their lifestyle on him … come out and have sex with us, have to participate. They’re going to force participation and, Rick, that’s what we’re seeing around the country.” He then lists a bunch of places in the Bible where he claims towns are overrun with gay-mob rule. Less clear is where gay mobs are pillaging villages across the country raping people. But heterosexuals will want to check TripAdvisor very carefully from now on. “It’s unsafe in a city where the homosexual agenda has control,” Brooks says. “It’s unsafe when the homosexual agenda takes over the city. Speaking of which, Pride Month must have been a terrifying time for poor Pastor Brooks, what with the homosexuals “taking over” cities across America. And here you were thinking that gays were helping to revitalize cities across America and driving property values up. The only people that’s unsafe for are the poors, which right-wingers have proven time and time again they don’t care about. Make no mistake, gentrification driving lower-income residents out of their cities is a serious problem. But, hey, who has time to worry about economic inequality when gays are sexing everyone in the city by force? Pretend problems are much easier to deal with.

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Cape Coral Man Fired After Posting That He Would Marry His Dog

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“Delray Beach is a first-class city with a diverse community,” Mayor Cary Glickstein said in a statement. “This ordinance lets people know that Delray Beach is open for business for everyone and that we oppose prejudice and discrimination of all kinds.” Delray Beach becomes the fifth Palm Beach County to enact such an ordinance, joining Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Lake Worth, and West Palm Beach. The PBCHRC has said it would continue to fight against discrimination against the LGBT community, recognizing that there is still much more to do, even with the United

community from discrimination.” Fifty-seven counties and 394 municipalities across Florida have yet to move forward with prohibiting discrimination against the LGBT community, PRCHRC president Rand Hoch tells New Times. “Clearly much work needs to be done,” he says. Part of the issue is that many think the LGBT community is covered in civil rights laws. “Congress has refused to pass a bill since 1974, and Florida has failed to do so since 2007,” Hoch says. “So all the work needs to be done on the local level - and it still isn’t being done in so many parts of the state.”

tics. Sometimes, I will try and get a reaction to spark comments and responses.” Uhler told The Huffington Post. “I really didn’t want to offend. I have gay people I know and love and I wouldn’t want to offend them, but they know my sense of humor.” He said he simply likes to go on Facebook and “stir the pot” sometimes in “either direction,” he said, according to the Palm Beach Post. Uhler said company officials told him the Facebook post was the reason he was being fired and claimed they told him they were uncomfortable with the connotations of bestiality. “It wasn’t about that at all,” he said. “It’s about loving a dog. People have told me, ‘I have a dog and I’d make that joke too.” Grace Investment Group could not be reached for confirmation. The company, like all others in the “at will” state of Florida, can fire workers for any reason and without notice. “The reason I’m coming forward about this is that I don’t want anyone to make the same mistake I did about posting jokes like this on Facebook,” he told HuffPost.

States Supreme Court’s ruling making same-sex marriage legal last week. “While marriage equality is now the law of the land across America, the state of Florida lacks statewide laws prohibiting discrimination against LGBT people in employment, housing, and public accommodations,” said PBCHRC. “Therefore, until Congress or the Florida Legislature takes action, local LGBT advocacy rights organizations such as PBCHRC must continue to work with county and municipal leaders to protect our

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CAPE CORAL, FL--Ryan Uhler is out of work, and all because of a Facebook post that was prompted by the Supreme Court’s June 26 ruling on same-sex marriage. Uhler, 32, a resident of Cape Coral, Florida, thought he was being clever when he wrote: ”How is marrying a dog different if you love them? Today I hope we can focus on doggy-style love. I love my dog Rocco, and he loves me. Hopefully one day we can be married.” Forget that Uhler is already married and the father of one. Forget that he was presumably joking. Last Tuesday his employer, Grace Investment Group, ﬁred him from his position as a digital marketing specialist. “I was blindsided,” he told The Hufﬁngton Post. “I didn’t think anyone there knew how to use Facebook.” He also told HuffPost that he didn’t mean anything derogatory, and has no problem with the Supreme Court’s decision, though admits that likening same-sex marriage to an animal wedding is a cliche often used by critics of LGBT rights. “I’m very neutral about poli-

DELRAY BEACH, FL--The Delray Beach City Commission unanimously voted to enact an LGBT-inclusive civil rights ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, or age. The vote came as a culmination of work by the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council (PBCHRC), which has successfully proposed similar ordinances throughout the state.

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Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza: Italian Goes Mainstream Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza should be on your restaurant rotation. I frequent the Planation location, but I have included the east Fort Lauderdale address for our readers’ convenience. This is a very successful operation with locations all over the country and six locations in Broward alone. They attribute the success of the operation to a combination of top-quality ingredients, a simple, consistent menu, authentic, coal ovens and a staff that treats guests like “family.” To begin, they have a very interesting story. Growing up on Long Island in a traditional Italian family, Anthony Bruno, the proprietor, had a passion for great food that started at a very young age. His father, Anthony Sr., moved to South Florida in 1982 and father and son debuted Anthony’s Runway 84, (one of the area’s most celebrated and popular restaurants). In 2002, Anthony unveiled a new concept that introduced the taste of coal oven pizza to South Floridians. He believed there was a

great opportunity to create pizza that rivaled the ones he enjoyed growing up in New York. The Plantation location is very nicely laid out. There is table seating both indoors and out. There is a fully stocked bar at one end of the restaurant to imbibe while waiting to be seated, or just to enjoy a sporting event on one of the many flat screens that adorn the walls. While it is not the largest of spaces, it is never cramped, but it is quite popular, so get there early or be prepared to wait (the wait is worth it). There are old albums and covers adorning the wall and a great poster of John Lennon. It is a very nice atmosphere. After being seated by the hostess, I ordered the Roasted Chicken Wings to start with. These wings are special. They are served with caramelized onions and focaccia bread. I get the small (10 wings for $9.50) but they have a large (20 wings for $15.50) for the heartier appetite. I compliment this order with a Coal Oven Traditional Pie

(12” for $12.25; 16” for $15.50). They cook their pizzas in an 800-degree oven that provides a ‘well-done’ flavor that has become their trademark. They have a number of different specialty named pizzas but you can create whatever you are in the mood for and they will make it. Each additional topping is $1.75 for a small or $2.75 for a large. The popularity of this unique pizza, which takes only four minutes to cook, and the restaurants’ classic, casual ambiance has helped Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza build an almost cult-like following. With a focus on fresh ingredients and authentic recipes, Anthony’s traditional and specialty pizzas (with dough made daily and stretched to order) are delicious. In addition to the great items I ordered on this visit, they offer a wide variety of salads and coal fired sandwiches including Anthony’s Classic Italian Salad—enough for two at $9.25. You can add gorgonzola (2.25) or mozzarella (2.25); Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad ($6.95); Italian Tuna Salad Sandwich ($8.50)– served with lemon olive oil, tomato and arugula served on focaccia bread; and a Traditional Calzone with mozzarella and ricotta ($14.75 for a small; $17.75 for a large). An interesting section of the menu features Italian soul

food, served family style with focaccia bread; Meatballs with Ricotta Cheese--large hand-rolled meatballs slowly cooked in tomato sauce ($10.95 for 4; $5.95 for 2); Eggplant Marino--thinly sliced and served with fresh tomato sauce and Romano cheese ($10.95); and Broccoli Rabe & Sausage - bitter Italian greens sautéed in garlic and olive oil served with Italian sausage ($10.95). Finish your dinner off with an Espresso ($3.00) and a piece of New York Style Cheese Cake ($4.75). They have a special lunch menu and catering as well. Anthony Bruno often compares the restaurant industry to sports, pointing out that an athlete could be cheered by the fans one game, then booed the next. His motto: “I’m only as good as my last pizza.” Do yourself a favor and try Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. I’m sure you will become a fan!

ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA 512 North Pine Island Road Plantation, FL 33324 954-474-3311 2203 South Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-462-5555

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Infinitely Polar Bear Infinitely Polar Bear (Sony Pictures Classics) marks the directorial debut of the film’s writer/director Maya C. Forbes and it feels like a first

movie. A deeply autobiographical project, the film also stars Forbes’ daughter Imogene Wolodarsky as Amelia, the character based on Forbes herself. Beginning in 1967, around the time Cam (Mark Ruffalo) and Maggie (Zoe Saldana), the parents of Amelia

much as he is able to give them a somewhat normal life. Bouts of depression, excessive drinking and chain-smoking combined with reckless driving, slovenly housekeeping, irresponsible parenting, awkward social interaction and so on, become the daily routine of the girls’ childhood. The story has as many, if not more, highs and lows than Cam. Should a movie about a manic depressive be as manic and depressing as its subject? Forbes seems to think so. Infinitely Polar Bear, whose title comes from Faith’s mangling of her father’s condition is not Ruffalo’s best work (see The Normal Heart or The Kids Are All Right for that). The young actresses hold their own in their scenes, while Saldana is the one who comes out the best. Not the worst first film ever, but one that raises doubts about what might come next.

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(Wolodarsky) and Faith (Ashley Aufderheide), met while working at the Boston-based PBS affiliate WGBH, Infinitely Polar Bear follows the fractured family of four through a multitude of struggles. Bipolar Cam has lived his life under the unpredictable spell of his manic-depressive episodes. In 1978, after Cam lost another job, Maggie attempts to leave him and take the girls with her. However, following his hospitalization and settlement into a halfway house, Maggie has a slight change of heart. Realizing Cam will never be able to properly provide for them (in spite of coming from a moneyed blueblood family whose relative’s portrait hangs in the Museum of Fine Art), Maggie applies to and gets into an MBA program in New York. And here is the setup. With Maggie away at school working on her degree, Cam moved into the apartment with his daughters and does as

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End of the Tour Actor Jesse Eisenberg (left) and Actor Jason Segal (right)

There are numerous tense moments – Lipsky is, after all, a journalist, not Wallace’s buddy, and when he raises certain questions, about Wallace’s trademark bandanas, his hospitalization for depression and “suicide watch,” interviewing Wallace’s mother, and his rumored heroin addiction, for example, things get heated. But there are also moments of joy, such as Wallace’s reading at The Hungry Mind in Minneapolis, a visit to the Mall of America, and Wallace’s reconnection with former University of Arizona classmate Betsy (Mickey Sumner) and writer Julie (Mamie Gummer). Joan Cusack, as Wallace’s Minneapolis escort, also brings some levity to the movie. As previously mentioned, Segel’s performance (on par with what Paul Dano does as Brian Wilson in Love and Mercy), is what gives The End of the Tour its heart and soul and is more than reason enough to see this film.

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Based on writer David Lipsky’s book Although of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself, about the time he spent with the late writer David Foster Wallace during the final days of his 1996 book tour for Infinite Jest, The End of the Tour (A24) opens in 2008 on the day that Lipsky (Jesse Eisenberg) learns of the death of Wallace (Jason Segel giving a once-in-a-lifetime, Oscar-worthy performance). Twelve years earlier, Lipsky was a writer at Rolling Stone. His first novel (and second book) had just been published, but all the attention in the literary world was being given to Wallace for his epic masterwork. Lipsky pitches a story about Wallace to his Rolling Stone editor and, before you know it, he’s on his way to Bloomington-Normal, Illinois where Wallace is teaching at Illinois State University. At first, the equally socially awkward, “nervous and terrified” duo is wary of the other. Thankfully, the presence of Wallace’s two active black labs are there to help break the ice (and snow). Wallace, a recovering alcoholic, whose “level of fatigue and fuck-up quotient” can make him difficult to be around, is popular with and well-liked by his students. A smoker and tobaccochewer with a penchant for junk food and diet soda, Wallace doesn’t have a TV and is wary of the Internet. He doesn’t have a girlfriend (although he’d like to have one) and the two Davids’ exchange about “a five minute cup of tea” with Alanis Morissette is pretty priceless. Wallace is a man with a lot of opinions and once he becomes comfortable with Lipsky (they share a PopTart), he opens up to him.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FAT

We now know there is a link between obesity and risk for diabetes as well as a link between fat and inﬂammation in the body.

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2 Sit down. 2 Grab your belly with both hands. 3 Shake it!

When I used to weigh over 300 pounds, this was no problem -- easy to do! However now, with weight loss and a much improved diet, it cannot happen -- there is nothing to shake. So if you can grab belly fat and there is something there to shake -- you are at risk for diabetes and several diseases that result from inflammation like asthma, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and (of greatest concern) heart disease. Hormones help give you energy and motivation to exercise, however nothing will improve your health more than diet! Women suffer with increase in fat when estrogen falls and get fat in places they have never have before -- usually belly, butt and thighs. Men gain love handles and belly fat with lower than optimal levels of testosterone. As the level of fat in the blood rises, the body’s ability to clear sugar from the blood drops. Where does this fat in our blood that’s wreaking all this havoc come from? It comes from the fat that we eat and from the fat that we wear. The number of fat cells we have stays constant in adulthood. After massive weight loss, our fat cells shrink as they offload fat, but the number stays the same. Conversely, when we gain weight, our fat cells just stretch as we pack more and more into each individual fat cell. So when our belly, butt or thighs get big we’re not adding more fat cells we’re just cramming more fat into each cell. At a certain point our cells become so bloated that they spill fat back into the bloodstream. This is an illustration of the so-called “Spillover

Effect”. Not only does an obese person have more fat, but they’re constantly spilling that fat into their bloodstream. So that could be the link between obesity and diabetes. Fat is spilling out from our fat cells and gets lodged in our muscle cells, leading to the insulin resistance that promotes the onset of type 2 diabetes. Or the fat can enter our bloodstream through our mouth. If you put people on a low carb diet, fat builds up in their muscle within two hours, compared to a low fat diet, and insulin sensitivity drops. The more fat in the muscle, the lower our ability is to clear sugar from the blood. It doesn’t take years for this to happen, just hours after these foods go into our mouths. A fat-rich diet can increase fat in the blood and this increase is accompanied by a decrease in insulin sensitivity. Studies clearly demonstrate that fat in the blood directly inhibit glucose transport and usage in our muscles, which is responsible for clearing about 85% of the glucose out of blood. These ﬁndings also indicate an important role of nutrition, particularly increased consumption of fat, for the development of insulin resistance. Normally we only have 1 to 500 micromoles of free fat ﬂoating around in our blood stream at any one time, but those who are obese are constantly spilling fat out into their bloodstream. We can reach those same levels in our blood eating a high fat diet. So a skinny person eating a low carb diet can have the same level of fat in their blood that obese people do. Similarly being obese is like eating some horrible bacon and butter diet all day, because obese persons are constantly spilling fat into their bloodstream no matter what goes in their mouth.

Dr. Don Fisher, D.O., is a leader in the practice of Age Management Medicine and medical director of The Best Program in Fort Lauderdale. His Healthwatch column will appear biweekly.

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Exercise Those Blues Away! By Tom Bonanti Depression is a reality that many people deal with on a daily basis. A life threatening illness, the loss of a job, a relationship break-up are all setbacks that can make you down and blue. In time, most recover from the sadness and other negative emotions that accompany such unfortunate human crises. If you feel depressed, or often get caught up in negativity because of work, relationships, or life in general, here are some practical cognitive strategies that will help you get out of that rut and keep your sunny side up! Maintain an active daily routine. Set a regular time to rise and shine. Have your clothes laid out, drink your coffee and eat a healthy breakfast. Delay checking and returning pesky e-mails and texts until you get to the ofﬁce. Incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Many who exercise ﬁrst thing in the morning before work report less anxiety, increased energy and a brighter mood all day-long. Don’t let negative thoughts control you. Let go of hurtful people and events from your past. Stop ruminating over things in the present that don’t concern you (i.e. a co-worker’s snarky remarks, etc.). As far as the future goes, worrying and fretting can do nothing to make things turn out the way you desire. Treat yourself well. Work, relationships and the daily grind can take their toll on you. Instead of falling into a negative, depressed cycle, try always to have things to look forward to in life. A trip to Starbucks, taking lunch outdoors on a sunny day, reading a good book on your breaks, are all awesome ways to brighten your spirit and feed your soul. Reaching out to others is tough when you’re depressed, but it helps if you keep a steady stream of positive people in your life. Just remember to be one yourself when someone else needs a caring friend or a strong shoulder. Whether you are already receiving professional help for depression, or just trying to deal with an occasional case of the blues, these cognitive self-help tips can make a difference. Tom Bonanti @ trainertomb@aol.com

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By Patrick Robert

Miami 7/16

Boca Raton native Ariana Grande began her career in 2009, landing the role of Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s Victorious. Two years later she had her own studio album, Yours Truly, and the single “The Way” became a smash hit. Her second studio album, My Everything, was released last year and includes hits “Problem” and “Break Free.” She stops off tonight in Fort Lauderdale while on her 25-city arena tour. 7:00 p.m. BB&T Center. 2555 NW 136th Ave. Sunrise. 33323.

“Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” may be a ridiculous play on words (and possibly, ambiguously transphobic), but its massive popularity still helped Shania Twain’s third album Come on Over become the best-selling studio album of all time by a female act, selling around forty million copies. After a two year stint at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Twain is back on tour, performing tonight at the American Airlines Arena. 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Arena. 601 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. 33132.

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Frankie Grande Ariana’s big brother is a minor celebrity in his own right. The openly gay reality TV star is known for his theatre roles, and his stint on Big Brother 16. He has appeared on Broadway in Rock of Ages and Mamma Mia! along with OffBroadway and theatre productions. Frankie performs his cabaret show featuring impersonations, skits, and songs at Culture Room. 7:30 p.m. Culture Room. 3045 N. Federal Highway. Fort Lauderdale. 33306.

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7/20 Sam Smith

British soul singer Sam Smith is the owner of four Grammy Awards and the hearts of many LGBT fans. The openly gay singer has found success with his sultry ballads bemoaning the sad state of his relationships. His debut studio album released last year included the single “Stay with Me,” which became an international success, reaching number one in the UK and number two in the states. 8:00 p.m. American Airlines Arena. 601 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. 33132.

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Despite heavily publicized feuds throughout their careers, Billy Corgan’s Smashing Pumpkins and oncecontroversial goth rocker Marilyn Manson have teamed up for the End Times Tour. Smashing Pumpkins’ 1990s albums Siamese Dreams and Melon Collie and the Infinite Sadness were some of the most critically-acclaimed releases of the era. Marilyn Manson achieved fame as a shock rocker. 7:00 p.m. Bayfront Park Amphitheater. 301 N. Biscayne Blvd. Miami. 33132.

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Fort Lauderdale’s Mexican restaurants celebrate tacos every week on Taco Tuesdays with a series of varying specials. Alibi/Monkey Bar offers its $13 Taco Buffet with 2-4-1 Happy Hour and $5 Absoluts. Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar offers fifteen dollar all-you-can-eat tacos. Tequila Sunrise also offers all-you-caneat tacos. Tuesdays are the best day of the week. Various times and various locations.

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Isaac Brock’s notorious histrionics will take center stage as Modest Mouse performs their experimental indie rock at the Saint Augustine Amphitheater. The critical darlings maintained cult appeal throughout the 1990s until finding commercial success with the 2004 album Good People Who Love Bad News, which spawned the ubiquitous single “Float On.” Their newest album is titled Strangers to Ourselves. 6:00 p.m. Saint Augustine Amphitheatre. 1340 A1A South St. Saint Augustine. 32080.

Ariana’s big brother is a minor celebrity in his own right. The openly gay reality TV star is known for his theatre roles, his YouTube personality, and his stint on Big Brother 16. He has appeared on Broadway in Rock of Ages and Mamma Mia! along with a series of roles in OffBroadway and regional theatre productions. The day after Ariana’s big concert in Tampa, Frankie performs his one-man cabaret show featuring impersonations, skits, and performances of his favorite songs. 8:00 p.m. The Plaza Live Orlando. 425 N. Bumby Ave. Orlando. 32803.

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Songs for a New World

Current Broadway darling Jason Robert Brown started his career with this little-known musical originally produced Off-Broadway in 1995. The abstract show contains four performers who sing a series of songs relating to each character’s arc. The musical’s most famous song, “I’m Not Afraid of Anything,” has become a staple of cabaret singers. 7:30 p.m. Amelia Musical Playhouse. 1955 Island Walkway. Fernandina Beach. 32034.

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The closing show of the Annual Convention of the International Brotherhood of Magicians will present an all-star line-up of magic acts. Canada’s award-winning duo Ted and Marion Outerbridge will take audiences on a magical adventure through time while Vegas performer Tom Mullica and White House performer Ken Scott entertain with a combination of comedy and magic. 8:00 p.m. Florida Theatre. 128 E. Forsyth St. Jacksonville. 32205.

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The Legend of Zelda: Symphony This intriguing concert featuring music from one of the most beloved game franchises ever is sure to attract gamers across Orlando. Symphony of the Goddesses includes a beautifully orchestrated four-movement symphonic work chronicling fanfavorite moments from Zelda’s storied history. New music from the new game A Link Between Worlds promises to be a highlight. 8:00 p.m. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. 445 S. Magnolia Ave. Orlando. 32801.

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Colombian Festival The celebration of Colombian independence will feature an array of vendors, celebrations, and music. Performers include Tito Rojas, Nalexy Valle, Omar Negron, Keny and Tony, and Silvestre Dangond singing merengue and salsa music in honor of one of South America’s up and coming countries. Central Florida Fair and Expo Park. 4603 W. Colonial Dr. Orlando. 32808.

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Jamie Kennedy’s career began in the late 1990s when he played Randy Meeks in the Scream film series. From there movies like Son of the Mask paid the bills but never allowed him the fame he sought. The Jamie Kennedy Experiment offered cult popularity and from that success his star value rose. Recent films include The Hungover Games, The After, and Kingdom. Tonight he performs his irreverent comedy at the Improv. 8:00 p.m. Palm Beach Improv. 550 S. Rosemary Ave. West Palm Beach. 33401.

Boca Raton native Ariana Grande began her career in 2009, landing the role of Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s Victorious. That role started her illustrious music career—her first album was actually a part of the soundtrack Music from Victorious. Two years later she had her own studio album, Yours Truly, and the single “The Way” became a smash hit. Her second studio album, My Everything, was released last year and includes hits “Problem” and “Break Free.” She stops off tonight in Tampa while on her 25-city arena tour. 7:30 p.m. Amalie Arena. 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa. 33602.

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The Last Five Years Two twentysomething New Yorkers deal with the ramifications of love and losing love in the span of five years. Jason Robert Brown’s innovative musical achieved acclaim for its unique storytelling structure: the woman’s story is told in reverse chronological order while the man’s story is told in traditional chronological order. Evening Star Productions presents this performance in Boca. 7:00 p.m. Sol Children Theatre. 3333 N. Federal Highway. Boca Raton. 33431.

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Occupation Ken Ferrigni’s new Off-Broadway hit Occupation lampoons America’s involvement in the Middle East with a dystopic concept: in 2017, China buys Florida to help with America’s economy. This leads to a slew of characters having to decide whether to move out of Florida to keep their American citizenship. 8:00 p.m. Straz Center for the Performing Arts. 1010 N. Macinnes Place. Tampa. 33602.

7/18 Mame

Eccentric bohemian Mame Dennis (played in drag by Matthew McGee) lives an indulgent life in which “life’s a banquet” until her nephew shows up to live with her. The two form a unique relationship during the Great Depression. The classic musical includes the hit songs “We Need a Little Christmas,” “Bosom Buddies,” and the title song. 2:00 p.m. Freefall Theatre. 6099 Central Ave. St. Petersburg. 33710.

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Disney’s spectacular hit movie doubles as an LGBT allegory, with the smash single “Let It Go” a metaphor for coming out. In the film, ice queen Elsa must find a way to manage her powers in order to save her sister and bring back order to the kingdom of Arendelle. It will be screened as a sing-along experience tonight at Mizner Park Amphitheater. 8:00 p.m. MIzner Park Amphitheater. 590 Plaza Real. Boca Raton. 33432.

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