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2012: YEAR OF FIRSTS BY CLIFF DUNN
Future historians can be forgiven if they look back at the number of paradigm-shifting events—some related, all of tremendous moment and consequence—that took place for LGBT rights during 2012. An abbreviated list of the year’s highlights:
Obama Endorses Marriage Equality In May, President Barack Obama became the nation’s first head of state to affirm his support for marriage equality. During an interview on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Obama spoke of his evolution from supporter of civil unions to proponent of full marital rights. “When I think about members of my own staff who are in incredibly committed monogamous relationships, samesex relationships, who are raising kids together, when I think about those soldiers or airmen or marines or sailors who are out there fighting on my behalf and yet feel constrained, even now that Don’t Ask Don’t Tell is gone, because they are not able to commit themselves in a marriage, at a certain point I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married,” Obama said.
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Marriage Equality: Four State Sweep In November, voters in Maine, Maryland, and Washington state approved measures supporting marriage equality, while those in Minnesota rejected a proposed state constitutional amendment to define marriage as between a man and a woman. The four made history by becoming the first states to approve—or not reject—gay marriage at the ballot box.
Maine voters changed course for a second time concerning same-sex marriage, as a previous effort at passage of marriage equality had failed. In Maryland, voters upheld the gay marriage law championed this year by the governor that was put on hold after opponents gathered enough signatures to force a public vote. Washington state voters likewise approved a same-sex marriage referendum that upholds a measure signed into law in February. Minnesota voters killed an amendment to the state constitution that would have defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman—the first state to reject a constitutional amendment limiting marriage equality. While same-sex marriage remains illegal in Minnesota, the absence of a constitutional amendment prohibiting it removes a major obstacle to its eventual adoption. In addition, same-sex marriage is legal in Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, and the District of Columbia, where measures were enacted by lawmakers or through court decision. Before last month, 32 states had rejected marriage equality initiatives.
Supreme Court Takes Up DOMA and Prop 8 On December 7, the U.S. Supreme Court stepped into the charged debate over same-sex marriage by agreeing to review two court challenges to federal and state legislation that restrict the legal definition of marriage to the union between a man and a woman. The justices announced that they would not only review the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the 1996 law that denies married gay couples the same federal benefits received by heterosexual couples, but that they will also consider the challenge to California’s Proposition
8, the state law that prohibits gay marriage which was narrowly approved by voters in 2008. The high court is expected to hear arguments in the two cases as early as March, with a decision to come by the end of June.
FDA Approves Home HIV Test In July, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first over-thecounter HIV test, enabling the test for the virus to be administered at home. The OraQuick test detects the presence of HIV in saliva by using a mouth swab, with results inside of 40 minutes.
Conviction in Rutgers Bullying Suicide On March 16, a Middlesex County, NJ jury convicted former Rutgers University student Dharun Ravi—who had used his Webcam to spy on his gay college roommate’s intimate encounter with another man—of all 15 counts against him including bias intimidation and invasion of privacy, which is considered a sex crime in New Jersey. Ravi—who was 18 years old at the time—set up a Web camera on September 19, 2010, after his roommate, Tyler Clementi, requested privacy in their room for several hours that night. Unbeknownst to Clementi at the time, Ravi and a female friend had watched the encounter. Ravi then posted on Twitter: “Roommate asked for the room till midnight. I went into molly’s room and turned on my webcam. I saw him making out with another dude. Yay [sic].” Clementi, 18, jumped from the George Washington Bridge three days after the Webcam viewing, on Sept. 22, 2010—barely three weeks into the
men’s freshman year. Clementi’s suicide tragically altered what might have been—in the words of his dormitory’s resident assistant—“a roommate issue” into something with far more ruinous consequences for both men, and changed the way we think about cyberbullying.
Sunshine Warriors: Floridians Elect Two Openly-Gay Lawmakers On November 20, David Richardson of Miami Beach (District 113) and Joe Saunders of Central Florida (District 49) were sworn in as Florida’s first openly-gay members of the state House of Representatives. Before last month, Florida was the largest state not to have elected an openly-gay member to its legislature. Richardson, 57, is a former Defense Department auditor who had never run for elected office. Saunders, 29, was born in Fort Lauderdale. Both are Democrats.
Tammy Baldwin: First Openly Gay U.S. Senator In an upset victory, U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) defeated former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson, a moderate Republican, for the state’s open U.S. Senate, becoming the nation’s first openly gay senator. “I am well aware that I will have the honor to be Wisconsin's first woman U.S. senator,” Baldwin acknowledged. “And I am well aware I will be the first openly gay member of the United States Senate.” H
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lthough Anderson Cooper’s July coming out occurred smack dab in the middle of 2012, his simple admission in an email to Andrew Sullivan (“The fact is, I’m gay”) set the tone for what turned out to be the Annum Mirabilis (great year) for LGBT rights. There were many newsmakers whose coming out stories made headlines this year; these 8 had memorable—and, we think, enduring—personal “outings.”
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Anderson Cooper: “Other People’s Stories” When he gave permission for Andrew Sullivan to write in his—Anderson Cooper’s—words, “The fact is, I’m gay,” the CNN anchor and son of the storied Gloria Vanderbilt was acknowledging one of America’s worst-kept secrets. Cooper explained that as a journalist, “[I] prefer to stick to my job of telling other people’s stories, and not my own.” But he recognized that a greater good would be accomplished by taking matters out in the open. “I’ve begun to consider whether the unintended outcomes of maintaining my privacy outweigh personal and professional principle,” the 45 year old Emmywinner said, adding, “I’m gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud.”
Sheriff Paul Babeu: Just the Facts A poster child for the Modern West (and the Modern Right), Arizona Sheriff Paul Babeu’s coming out was more like the crashing open of a jell cell than
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a closet door. The right-wing foe of undocumented workers was pushed out in February, when his ex-boyfriend— who was himself an undocumented Mexican immigrant—accused Babeu of threatening to deport him. Admitting his sexual orientation but denying the accusations, Babeu was reelected Sheriff of Pinal County, Arizona last month.
Same-Sex Superheroes Follow Northstar to Freedom Although Marvel Comics introduced superhero Northstar in 1979, a few years later, comic creator John Byrne decided it was time for the character to come out of the caped closet. But Marvel’s editorial policies against openly-out characters meant another 20 years would pass before Northstar would announce in 1992, “I am gay.” In the June 27 issue of Astonishing X-Men (#51), Northstar (whose secret identity is Canadian Jean-Paul Beaubier) tied the knot with his long-time boyfriend, Kyle Jinadu. Green Lantern Comes Out—with a Vengeance When DC Comics rebooted its fictional universe, publishing executives hinted that a same-sex superhero would soon be gracing the streets of Gotham.
Little did fanboys realize that the “New 52” would include a re-imagined Green Lantern who spoke the love that now couldn’t be stopped speaking its name, even in print comics. Alan Scott—a formerly married father of two, who first appeared in print in 1940—was re-launched this year as a gay man with a same-sex partner. During a trip to China with his boyfriend, Sam, the train they are on crashes, killing Sam within minutes of a marriage proposal. After the tragedy, the newly-created Green Lantern (whose powers emanate from their charged-up engagement ring) vows vengeance against the perpetrators—a militant champion for a newlyempowered age.
Drake Jensen: Country Boy Can Survive “As a child, I always knew there was something different about me above and beyond the gay thing,” Canadian country singer Drake Jensen told fans in February. Jensen fired from both barrels this spring when he came out and introduced his husband to fans by way of his video for Jensen’s single, “On My Way to Finding You.”
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The 1990s cultural icon that was “The X-Files” established Fox as a solid fourth network, and launched the career of prim but powerful ginger actress Gillian Anderson, who as Agent Dana Scully became a favorite among gay audiences, male and female. In March, Anderson admitted a gay relationship in high school, one which persisted “for a long time.” Her acknowledgement of an early same-sex relationship came after the death of her high school love, of which Anderson said, “I felt like I was honoring her memory in some way simply by admitting its existence.”
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KRISHAN MANNERS: “Continued Growth” in 2013 for the Island City By JOE HARRIS
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rishan Manners wasn’t raised to encourage braggarts or the self-important, so he would be horrified to know that some people consider him to be Wilton Manors’ unofficial Mayor. Manners, the President and CEO of Wilton Manors Development Alliance has seen a lot of changes in a compressed period of time since he put down stakes in 2010 in the Island City, a community with a more vibrant culture and center of commerce and power than its compact size (two-square-miles) might suggest, at least to the uninitiated. Compare the Wilton Manors that is entering 2013 with the one that you first encountered two-and-a-half years ago.
In 2010, we saw businesses closing their doors and leaving Wilton Manors. In 2011 and 2012, most of the businesses that have closed have done so because they were sold or changed owners. We have seen more of our businesses really thrive in 2012.
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Where do you see new avenues of growth in the coming months? We have five new restaurants set to open on Wilton Drive in the next year. Matty’s on the Drive has closed and Sidelines Sports Bar is moving but we will see new businesses going into those spaces. Long-term, we have the City of Wilton Manors and officials—especially Heidi Shafran [the city’s Community Development Services Director] working very hard to secure the commuter passenger rail station right here, next to Five Points. There are two new housing developments that will get underway, one on the old Yaht [trailer park] property [near Northeast 25 Street and Dixie Highway] and the other on the church grounds at Northeast 26 Street, which will see 70-plus townhomes added, and
an influx of people and income. Investors are seeing the potential once again in our little island. Those investors include Manners and business partner Tony LoGrande, who recently acquired the seven year old Island City Art Walk (which takes place on Wilton Drive the third Friday of every month, from November through April), which means that this city-booster now has his own skin in the game. How do events like the Art Walk and the high-production-values events— such as Wicked Wilton and Stonewall Summer Pride—help create an image for Wilton Manors? Events like Art Walk enhance our quality of life, especially for those of us who live here and want to get to know the Drive in a more leisurely setting and pace. I look at the larger events we have in Wilton Manors, like the ones produced by the RBC [Rainbow Business Coalition] as a marketing and PR expense that attracts a national audience to the city. Now that we have an organization that’s capable of producing these events and doing them well, the ambient benefit is that it increases our exposure exponentially beyond our borders. From an awareness level, the response and return from these events has been phenomenal. Do you think there will be any changes to the city’s population in 2013? Right now, we have a population right around 12,000. We saw the population drop as the gay population of the city grew, but we have a few spaces left to be developed, which will help grow the numbers of residents. Equally important is that we maintain our small town charm, and attract visitors from off the island, who don’t necessarily want to move in but enjoy everything that the city has to offer.
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We have people who come to see us from Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Pompano Beach, Boca Raton and Miami, all of which increases our quality of life without increasing our population density. From where you sit, what kinds of businesses and other operations does Wilton Manors need? We need more retail. We have an enviable number of bars and restaurants, which bring in the evening crowds. Retail will attract traffic during the day. The city has taken steps to promote that. The city is working to ease some of the parking restrictions required for retail shops, and they have purchased three parking lots within walking distance of the Drive. Surface lots are a “patch,” but they aren’t a long-term fix. Ultimately, a parking structure is more of a solution, but in reality we only have a parking problem two nights a week, Friday and Saturday. Projecting yourself five years into the future, what do you predict for the Island City?
I would like to see Wilton Drive reduced to two lanes. The Wilton Drive Task Force presented a one-to-three year plan and a three-to-five year plan for city commissioners. I sincerely hope that we can find a way to do it. It’s important to both the citizens and the quality of life here, and it will certainly be a lot safer for pedestrians. We have a $1 million grant to beautify North Dixie Highway near Five Points; that money will come in 2015, and in conjunction with the commuter rail station it will change the face of Dixie Highway in a meaningful way that will allow it to thrive.H
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o be an LGBT Hero doesn’t require that one actually be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (or Questioning or Intersex, for that matter); it demands a willingness to fight for the same equality enjoyed by all members of the human family. These individuals did just that—and all, coincidentally, fulfill both criteria of being LGBT AND a Hero. R.I.P. Sally Ride: Woman of Space and Science America’s first woman in space, astronaut Sally Ride lived quietly for 27 years with her partner, Dr. Tam O'Shaughnessy. Although she had married fellow astronaut Steven Hawley in 1982, the two divorced five years later, and when she died of pancreatic cancer in July, the selfwritten obituary for the 61 year old space pioneer and physicist (an entry which only mentioned “her partner of 27 years” in passing) was the instrument of her personal outing. The author of seven children’s books about science, Ride championed the cause of inspiring American youths to pursue careers in math, science, engineering,
and technology. She also helped to establish the GRAIL MoonKAM program, which allows children around the world to take pictures of the lunar surface, using a NASA satellite that is currently in orbit around the moon. After her posthumous coming out, Ride’s sister offered, “Sally didn't use labels. Sally had a very fundamental sense of privacy, it was just her nature.” Gen. Tammy Smith: An Army of One Brig. Gen. Tammy Smith, United States Army Reserve (USAR), is not “just” the first openly-gay flag officer to come out while serving in the U.S. military: She is also the first married gay general officer (her wife, Tracey Hepner, co-founded and directs the Military Partners and Families Coalition, an organization that serves the same-sex partners of military servicemembers and veterans). Smith—who holds a Master in Strategic Studies degree from the U.S. Army War College, among other academic credentials, including a doctorate—received her general’s star on August 10, in a private ceremony held at Arlington National Cemetery, the same day she came out. In her promotion speech, the Afghani-
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stan War veteran spoke about “standing on the shoulders of giants” and saluted the military women (“firsts,” she called them) who preceded her, and who had “broken glass ceilings, but got scratched in the process.” Nate Silver: A Beautifully-Ordered Mind Last month, 34 year old Nate Silver earned his place among the pantheon of notable political analysts in American history, correctly predicting the winner in the presidential match between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In 31 out of 33 U.S. Senate races, Silver’s predictions came true (with exceptions Montana and North Dakota, in which he forecasted twin Republican victories; both went to the Democrats). This gay power-wonk (statistician being the “least” of his cryptic-sounding disciplines, which include expertise as both a sabermetrician and psephologist) first gained notice for developing a system for predicting the performance and career
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here are two types of babies: There are boys and there are girls. Correct? Most people would probably answer, “yes,” but they would be leaving out 1.7 to 4 percent of the population, according to a 2009 study from researchers Zeiler and Wickstrom. That’s the estimated amount of children who are born intersex. Regardless of which statistic you go with, intersexuality appears to be more common than Down syndrome in both the US and Europe. However, few people know about the condition. Expecting parents are often eager to learn the sex of their baby, but they do not usually consider that their child could be somewhere on the continuum between male and female. (Most people
don’t even know that sex is on a continuum, but it is. The people who fall somewhere between on this continuum are referred to as “intersex.” This means that their chromosomes and genitalia are not exclusively male or female. Imagine the surprise of new parents when doctors tell them that it is unknown whether “it’s a boy” or “it’s a girl.” Doctors assist in judging whether an intersex child is more likely to be male or female based on the presence of male or female genitalia and ‘XX’ or ‘XY’ chromosomes. These are common standards by which sex is determined, but parents ultimately decide the child’s legal sex as well as the course of treatment. Too often, their choices consist of
multiple surgeries and procedures that cause the children physical and psychological trauma. According to 2006 research by Anne Tamar-Mattis, intersex children are usually given female bodies, regardless of what other tests indicate, simply because it is easier to construct a vagina than a penis. But what happens when you raise a child as a little girl and she grows up to tell you that she’s a boy? Gender Identity Disorder is common among people who undergo intersexrelated “corrective” procedures in childhood. As cited in 2002 by Chau and Herring, many of these children never feel comfortable or identify with the body given to them. To put it another way, dressing a child in blue and giving a Hot Wheels set to
play with won’t make that person male. Similarly, constructing a vagina for an infant won’t make a child female. Is it ethical to perform cosmetic surgery on an infant and ultimately decide the child’s sex for her/him? Tamar-Mattis found that “the strongest argument against genital-normalizing on infants is that every intersex person who has spoken publicly on the subject has spoken against surgery.” Genital mutilation and castration are irreversible. It is impossible to know whether a person so young is male or female, and a drastic decision like surgery should not be executed without a person’s consent.H
CONT. FROM NATION PG 11 The video was dedicated to Jamie Hubley, a gay Ottawa teen who was bullied and committed suicide. “I’m a homosexual musician telling my story through songs and spreading the message of love,” said Jensen. “In a perfect world, what could be wrong with that?”
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Frank Ocean: Making Waves Fitness guru Shaun T. (for “Thompson”) came out in October, announcing his marriage to partner Scott Blokker. The chiseled 34 year old trainer has an impressive physique, and an impressive testimonial list, including former
Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan, who credits Shaun’s “Insanity” workout DVDs with whipping his own body into better shape than his campaign.
Lee “Uncle Poodle” Thompson: A Gay Heart and a “Redneck” TLC network’s “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” made stars out of beauty contestant Alana Thompson and her family, including the 7 year old’s uncle,
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named Lee but better known as “Uncle Poodle.” Unapologetically out, Uncle Poodle is even less apologetic about his rural Georgia roots. “I’m gay, but I’m as redneck as I can get,” Poodle howled. “If you want people to accept you, you have to show you don’t have a problem with yourself and just be up front about who you are. If you do, you earn people’s respect.” H
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For more than a decade, rumors had persisted that Lana, the older of the Wachowski filmmaking siblings— who was still identifying as “Larry”— was transitioning gender from male to female. Reports indicated that Lana completed her transition after the filming of 2008’s “Speed Racer.” Lana made her first public appearance after transitioning in July, appear-
ing in a special features video for the film “Cloud Atlas.” When she received the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Visibility Award in October, she acknowledged contemplating suicide when she was young. After accepting the honor, she said, “I wasn’t talking so much about myself. I was thinking about someone who was like me when I was young, feeling that I was fulfilling the example that I was looking for when I was young.”
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in antiquity. A detailed production and full symphony orchestra bring to life this timeless story of romance. At the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Dr.
Fireworks, Sharks, and Video Game Art in the Park
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For those who can’t wait til midnight on New Year’s Eve (or won’t be able to make fireworks of theor own). Johnny’s Bar presents five full nights of “nonstop male fireworks displays,” from December 27 through New Year’s Eve. 31st. Suggestion: Wear nothing flammable (and drag persons, mind the hair spray). 1116 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.
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FRIDAY 12/28
But Do They Hang in a “Buffalo Stance?” If you’re looking for an eclectic way to celebrate the holidays, grass-roots band Donna the Buffalo may be just up your alley. The band combines a popular and eclectic mix of folk, Zydeco, reggae, electronic, Americana, and rock into a delicious soufflé that’s purely original. The band was called one of the hardest working eclectic bands playing for audiences today. 100 SW Third Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. The Shark Exhibit, at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
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“The Art of Video Games” Log an underappreciated art form, the edgy and evocative art found in video games is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Spanning 40 years of video game history, this traveling Smithsonian exhibit brings together iconic graphics that rocked everything from Atari to PS3. Still images, interactive stations, and video clips make this fun for all ages. Through January 13, at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton.
Sharkbait Hoo Ha Ha The Shark Exhibit at Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale really has something
for everyone. While their pearly whites don’t pose a threat up close, the exhibit still has some teeth, providing moments of terror (as much as a lifelike sculpture can, anyway). From a section devoted completely to “Jaws,” to interactive games for kids, check this out before it closes on January 6. MOA/ FL, 1 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.
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Bibbidi-Bobbidy-Boo: Cinderella The story of Cinderella’s rags to riches tale is the American dream, that one day everyone can “find love in a hopeless place.” The 65-member State Ballet Theatre of Russia takes to stage in a ballet rendition of the classic folk tale, which has its roots
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Turning Japanese: GaySha Although Japan rivals us for technological wizardry, no one beats good old American drag queens. The Ladies of The Manor are turning Japanese for a Far East-themed that will have you moving Gangnam Style (or maybe Like a G-6). With music by DJs JPS and Miik, and featuring performances by Estephania, TP, and Sasha. The Manor, 2345 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors.
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Gladys Knight: Grandma’s Got 7 Grammys (And She Owns a Chicken & Waffles Chain!) The “Empress of Soul” comes to Hard Rock Live a living legend and the inspiration for a legion of strong female performers who followed, including Adele and Amy Winehouse. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, One Seminole Way, Hollywood.
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Don’t Resist the Temptation: “Forbidden Broadway” To say that “Forbidden Broadway” is cheeky would be an understatement. The musical, which has been quirkily poking fun at America’s biggest celebrities since 1982, was named the best musical of 2012 by Time Magazine. See what all the fuss is about in this show that spoofs Julie Andrews, Carol Channing, Hugh Jackman, and others. At the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach.
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B.B. King: The Thrill Isn’t Gone
songwriter is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time (ranking Number 6 on a Rolling Stone list of 100). B.B King lent his name and talent to Little Kids Rock in 2001, providing free musical instruction and instruments to school children in economically challenged areas. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, and still B.B. averagKing ing 100 shows a year (at the tender age of 87), he is really the King. A must-see for any blues enthusiast. At the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5 Ave., Fort Lauderdale.
It’s Spelled “Bangkok:” New Year’s Eve at The Manor One Night in Bangkok is an East Asian-themed gala celebrating the magic and decadence of the Orient. Join the rest of the world to ring in 2013 in lavish style. A live Times Square remote telecast ensures a timely first kiss for 2013 at the moment the ball drops (so to speak). No cover, a champagne toast at midnight, balloon drop, and first class production featuring Erika Norell and special guests are sure to make this party elegant and memorable. The Manor,
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taste of New Year. At Georgie’s Alibi, 2266 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors.
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She Won’t Grow “Au Pair:” Mary Poppins Everyone’s favorite English nanny (no, not McPhee) sings, dances, flies, and offers worldly maternal advice. It makes you want to go fly a kite. Among her lessons: properly take your medicine, cavorting with chimney sweeps is socially acceptable, and—when the whim strikes— pop open your umbrella and fly away (too bad, so sad, orphans). In a role made famous by the phenomenal (and occasionally crossdressing) Julie Andrews, Poppins makes her return to stage on New Year’s Day at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.
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A Gayborhood tradition that keeps getting better with age, Alibi is famous for its annual New Year patio/parking lot party. With complimentary champagne toast and no cover, a balloon drop, Florida’s Own Dame Edna, and prizes to ring in 2013 with fun and friends. The temperature in New York City is expected to hit 3 degrees on New Year’s Eve. Enjoy all the excitement of welcoming 2013, from the comfort of the tropics: the perfect
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development of Major League Baseball players. In 2009, Silver was named one of “The World’s 100 Most Influential People” by Time. Silver’s sexual identity became the subject of salacious—and irrelevant—ad hominem attacks during this year’s election cycle, when pollster Dean Chambers of UnSkewedPolls referred to him as “a man of very small stature,” and “a thin and effeminate man with a soft-sounding voice.” Refusing to rise to Chambers’ bait, or lower himself to his level, Silver tweeted, “Unskewedpolls argument: Nate Silver seems kinda gay + ??? = Romney landslide!” He ends 2012 most assuredly with a bang. His book, “The Signal and the Noise,” published in September, reached The New York Times bestseller list for nonfiction, and was named the Best Nonfiction Book of 2012 by Amazon. Duncan Hosie: Challenging the “Supreme” Right Is it every Ivy League student’s dream to one day address the U.S. Supreme Court? Just a month after coming out, Princeton University student Duncan Hosie got his own personal day in “court” (of a sort) when he called to the carpet no less august a personage than Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, and took him to task for remarks the jurist had
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made equating same-sex marriage with bestiality and murder. As we previously reported (Florida Agenda, December 12, 2012: “At Princeton, Scalia Grilled about Questionable Gay Remarks”), the December 10 exchange occurred following a lecture Scalia gave to promote his new book, “Reading Law.” Hosie confronted the 76 year old Scalia—the longest-serving justice on the current high court—whose glib reply (“If we cannot have moral feelings against homosexuality, can we have it against murder? Can we have it against other things?”) merely served to stoke the embers of Hosie’s righteous outrage. “I think his response was absurd in many aspects,” Hosie offered MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell. Case closed. Thomas “Bozzy” Bosworth: Fair Play, On and Off the Field You might never have heard of 18 year old Thomas “Bozzy” Bosworth if he hadn’t exhibited a measure of courage and grace that is to be found missing in adults twice—three times—his age. The teenage rugby player from Wales (UK) devised his own personal effort to fight homophobia in sports, posting a lengthy Facebook entry about his own experience coming out to his family and his teammates. “To clear all the gossip up and shit that has been going around about me,”
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Bosworth wrote. “Yes I am gay and I never choose this and it’s the hardest thing [I’ve] ever had to deal with in my life.” Courage, grace, persistence, and selfawareness: A champion like Bosworth exhibits all of these qualities. Cheryl Chow: Seattle’s Best “Parents and kids: don’t be afraid of saying that you're gay. I was afraid for over 60 years and those 60 years were wasted.” With those sobering words, former Seattle City Councilwoman Cheryl Chow,
who is dying of brain cancer, came out. The 66 year old former educator said she remained closeted for decades because she feared the reaction of her family, and in particular her mother, restaurant owner and elected official Ruby Chow. Chow said that although her mother was one of Seattle’s first restaurateurs to welcome a gay clientele, “that didn’t mean that she wanted me to be gay.”H
HUMPYS PIZZA, PANINI & CUPCAKES New York Pizza without the Accent By RICHARD DAVID CHAMBERLAIN
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ix years ago, during the very first week that Humpys Pizza & Panini opened its doors (there were no cupcakes then), we must have visited the place three or four times. The pizza was excellent, the tomato sauce had just the right spices, the crust was Bronx thin, and the toppings were fresh, delicious and abundantly-portioned. Much has happened in the gayborhood since those days, but Humpys has remained a mainstay of gluttony and memories through it all. At Humpys, there is no such thing as small—especially where pizzas and appetites are concerned. The Medium ($11) is 14” round which is large enough to feed mom and dad, or dad and dad, or mom and mom—depending on how your family dynamic slices itself. The Large ($13) is 16” of heaven that is cut into eight slices, although we have been known to eat the entire pie on our own over the course of a day. The X-Large ($15) is so large at 19” that just getting the box through the door requires a bit of maneuvering if you’re attempting to do it solo. Humpys cheese pizza which sells for $2.75 per slice if you’re in a grazing mood. Each topping adds $1.25, $1.50, or $1.75 to the total cost of a whole pie and includes the usual choices of pepperoni, ham, meatballs, Italian sausage, fresh basil, fresh tomato, mushrooms, onions, broccoli, green peppers, and lots more. Even more tempting is the turkey sausage, grilled chicken,
Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, pineapple, banana peppers, plus fresh mozzarella, lowfat mozzarella and ricotta cheeses. The Panini sandwiches served here can be ordered grilled or baked—grilled is definitely the way to go when tradition counts. Choose from an incredibly flavorful rosemary focaccia or the more ordinary Italian cabatta loaf, and fill it as you may. Of the menu items, the Chicken Salad Panini ($6.95) is a tempting mix of hot bread and cool salad, dripping with flavor and sized for two. Running a very close second is the Ham and Onion Panini ($6.95). For those whose stomachs know no bounds, the Calzone ($8.95) is on the Humpys specialty menu. For that price you get a 14” round of pizza dough folded in half and stuffed an inch thick with cheese and tomato sauce. Keep adding toppings at a dollar each, and you’ll soon discover the resulting dish is less a sandwich than a Pee-Wee football—and a large enough meal to be shared by three or more. The newest additions to the lineup are Humpys Cupcakes ($2.95). These desserts are available individually or in boxes of four (or more), and are obviously enough of a profit point for owners Dennis Godfrey and Steve Dejong to have added the word “cupcakes” to their pizzeria’s name. Jumbo in size, these pleasure pastries come in an ever-increasing assortment of flavors. Our clear favorite is Cookies N Cream. And remember, even if your mouth is full, to say that Guy Magazine sent you.H
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“Graa-tan!” This is probably the most famous dish from the Rhone Alp region, and it’s one of the first recipes I learned to make during my stay in Lyon. Gratin is a well known culinary technique in which any ingredient is browned, usually by using breadcrumbs, grated cheese, butter, or egg. This “browned crust” is obtained by baking or cooking under an overhead grill or broiler to form a golden brown top. It is traditionally served from the oven to the table in its baking dish. Ingredients • 2 bottles of dry red wine • 4 ounces of port or brandy • ¾ cup of white sugar • 12 whole cloves • 4 cinnamon sticks • 2 large oranges, 1 squeezed and “zested,” 1 sliced for garnish Preheat oven to 360ºF. Slice the potatoes into thin slices—don’t rinse them, we want the starch. Put the potatoes in a pan, and cover with milk. Add salt. Bring to a boil, starting at moderate heat for about five minutes, and then lower the heat for about 10 minutes. Stir from
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time to time, taking care not to break the slices. Rub an ovenproof dish with garlic, and grease it well with butter. Transfer half of the potatoes to the gratin dish. Add half the cheese, heavy cream, and pepper to the layer. Put the second half of the potatoes and cover with the cheese and cream that’s left. You can sprinkle with Herbs de Provence before popping in the oven—as I always say you are the chef! Cook for about 1 hour at 360ºF. The Gratin Dauphinois is ready when the top is golden brown.H
Although born in Dublin, Ireland, Chef Jean Doherty spent most of her life in Lyon, France, the gastronomical capital of the world. Together with Vero, her partner of 25 years, Jean has owned and run multiple restaurants including Fort Lauderdale’s Le Patio.
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his is the time of year when we are swimming in lists of things we need to do, or should stop doing. These are called resolutions. You’ve seen there’s; now here’s mine: Trainer Tom’s New Year’s Fitness Resolutions for 2013: Resolution 1: Get an early start. Research shows that people who eat a good breakfast tend to take in more vitamins and minerals, and less fat and bad cholesterol. The Mayo Clinic recommends that you eat a variety of foods (steelcut oatmeal, whole grain toast, yogurt, fresh fruit) rich in protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats. While you’re at it, try working out in the morning if your schedule permits. You may not have time to get to the gym, but a quick power walk or some other form of cardio will help you burn fat all day long and improve your mood, too. Resolution 2: Review and revise your training regimen.
Periodize your training schedule for optimum results. Look upon the year ahead as one big macro-cycle, with goals and objectives such as getting your body fat below 18 percent, and putting on 5 lbs of muscle. Break down the bigger cycle into meso-cycles of maybe three or four month periods. Assess your progress, vary your workouts, and stay consistent. Read and take measurements throughout the year. Resolution 3: Get some sleep. Getting 7 to 10 hours of uninterrupted sleep is essential to your physical and mental health. Besides making you cranky and exhausted, other symptoms of poor sleep or lack of sleep are depression, memory loss, migraines, weight gain, and paranoia. Thinking about turning in early tonight? Resolution 4: Stay active! It’s a given that physical activity offers countless benefits, so why are 60 percent of all Americans couch
potatoes? You don’t have to be a world champion athlete, but for goodness sake get up and do something! Regular exercise (anaerobic weight training and aerobic cardio training) helps control weight, maintains healthy bones, muscles and joints, and reduces the risk of high blood pressure and diabetes (and death) from heart disease. And yes, exercise is the only way you’re going to get a tight, toned body. Resolution 5: Protect your skin. Your skin begins to age the moment you are born, so the best way to protect it and keep it (and you) look younger is to limit your exposure and time in the sun. In order to avoid some of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays—which cause wrinkles and skin cancer— remember to always wear sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher, wear a hat and other protective clothing, avoid deliberately sun-bathing, and avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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Resolution 6: Keep a positive outlook and be open to life. Mean, cynical, negative people seem to gravitate toward one another. Negativity breeds more negativity. Like Superman, use your energy and powers to do good. Channel your frustrations into your workouts. Volunteer for a worthwhile cause. Look forward to all that life has in store for you. Be grateful for all that you’ve been given and shut the hell up about what you cannot change. Have a happy and fit 2013! H
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tart 2013 with a New Perspective Given that we live in South Florida, which is, after all, one of the hottest travel destinations in the world, it’s hard to fathom how to best the best. However, if jumping on a plane and spending the night in another city is the kind of Auld Lang Syne you crave, we’ve got some excellent suggestions to begin your 2013 with wonderment. Siem Reap, Cambodia may sound like a strange choice for a celebration, but where better to transform into your new you than among the Temples of Angkor? For a crisp $10, you can book your own tuk-tuk and driver to escort you around town for the evening and the morning after. Sometime between 10 p.m. and midnight, make your way over to Club Linga (across from the One Hotel in the Old Market area) where Indiana native Martin Dishman will be holding court, complete with noise makers and silly hats. Martin owns the gay joint, which is cool enough in itself, but made all the more essential when transitioning into New Year. While the famed Angkor Wat temple gets most of the sunrise crowd, we suggest pointing your tuk-tuk driver in the direction of nearby Preah Khan, where the battle of jungle against crumbling stone ruins is enough to raise any Phoenix.
For sheer noise and excitement, it’s hard to beat Madrid, Spain with its six day, six event WE Party New Year Festival. The event begins on December 27 at Sala Boite (Plaza del Carmen), and culminates on January 1 at La Riviera Club (Virgen del Puerto). In between you’re expected to squeeze in Noche Vieja at Sala But (Barceló 11). No, you can’t sleep. Tel Aviv, Israel has it all together every night of the year, with New Year’s Eve being no exception. The place to be is the Theater Club (10 Jerusalem Blvd, Jaffa, about 15 minutes from Tel Aviv center) for the Big Boys Party where you have to be over 29 to gain admittance. How’s that for a switch? Expect to see lots of well-trained, muscular Israeli army soldiers dancing to some Eurovision hits and plenty of American beats. Fantasy? Reality? It’s hard to tell in Tel Aviv, otherwise known as the Holy Land. Sydney, Australia knows how to throw a party and on New Year’s Eve, they turn night into day with a fireworks display over the famed Sydney Harbor that is both electrifying and inspiring with its musical accompaniment. There are many public venues to “watch the works,” but our favorite is from Luna Park (1 Olympic Dr., Milsons Point). There’s multiple fullservice bars in this outdoor amusement park setting on the water, and VIP
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tickets are available, which includes the most valuable commodity of all— private and clean restrooms! Cinque Terre, Sentiero Azzurro, Riomaggiore, Italy. Because we’re all romantics at heart—yes, even YOU— we saved the best for last. While anywhere in Italy is always special, the Sentiero Azzurro is a walking trail that links five incredibly romantic villages, the Cinque Terre, located on the cliffs above the Italian Riviera. Travel from
Riomaggiore on the Via dell'Amore to Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and end on the beaches of Monterosso. You’ll see terraced hills, vineyards and olive trees along the way and an incredible coastline in a hike that takes five hours. On New Years Eve in Monterosso, cast your eyes upward and see a sky full of more stars than you thought possible. Then make a wish. 2013 is here.H
Robert Elias Deaton is a world-traveling epicure who enjoys the finer things in life. Angkor Wat - photo credit: spinal-research.org
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