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RITES XXXIII
NEW YORK CITY MARCH 24, 2012 M U S I C B Y
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10 Mad Paparazzi 18 Bar Guide 22 Betch 28 Winter Party 36 Poff Culture 38 Tech
40 Trending 44 Adam&Ease 46 Dining 55 Travel 59 Nutrition
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PartY boys at Winter Party Festival 2011 Photo by: Juan Saco Mironoff, Miami-Gay-Blog.com
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March 1, 2012 - #119 Bobby Blair Publisher Cliff Dunn Editor Jason Otero Creative Director
Editorial Contributors Troy Maillis, AJ Cross, Bob Kecskemety, Tom Bonanti, Tim Slivinski, Paul Rubio, Eric Christian, Brad Casey, Charlie Rocafort, Andy Kress, Max Jiminez, Adam Strong Photography Production Dennis Dean Editorial Photographer Stephen R. Lang Mad Paparazzi Chief Toby Blades Mad Paparazzi Assistant Administrative Chris Hamel Administrator Sales & Marketing Keith Chamlee Sales Manager keithc@jumponmarkslist.com - 954-465-1563 Brad Casey Account Executive bradc@jumponmarkslist.com - 954-554-4912 Keith Norris Account Executive keithn@jumponmarkslist.com - 727-743-7581 National Sales Rivendell Media National Ad Representatives 212-242-6863 Display Advertising 954-903-4771 sales@jumponmarkslist.com Display Ads Placement Ad Deadline: Thursday, Noon Camera Ready Artwork Deadline: Friday, Noon Classifieds Ads Text Ad Deadline: Thursday, 5 p.m. Placement Ad Deadline: Thursday, 5 p.m. Camera Ready Artwork Deadline: Friday, Noon Main Office 2157 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Phone 954-903-4771 Fax 954-607-5712, editor@jumponmarkslist.com, www.jumponmarkslist.com Display advertisements that have this green M icon near the bottom are designed in-house by the Mark magazine Creative Department.
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DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE SHOES Friends Domenic Marzilli, Alexander Green & Jordan Preston drove up and supported friend Daisy Deadpetals at her night at The Lounge at Mara in Lake Worth.
ME SOOO HORNEY
Friends David Johnson, Luis Rodriquez & Troy Kurtz hang out at SoBe Social Club’s Smash Sundays at Chalk.
VIP TRANNY STYLE Friends Mizz Cori & Diva enjoy the view from Bubble Gum Fridays at The Manor.
#1 TIGHT END
Richard from Jacksonville took home the prize at Bill’s Tight End Contest for the Sunshine Cups’ Saturday Night Party.
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LAST NIGHT IN FTL
Jayse Johnson & Christian Jacque from Jacksonville enjoy their last night in town at Sidelines.
GOOD OL’ BOYS
Todd Eller & Tom Runyan are up to no good & meaning no harm at Scandals.
FOOTBALLERS Friends Trevor Cherry & Marcus Lake enjoy the Flag Football Party at Bill’s.
I FEEL U BABY Mark’s List Editor
Troy Maillis gets ahold of DJ Daisy D’s Bubble Gum Fridays.
SOCIALITES
Friends Adam Cohen & Ryan Faria work the crowd at the lastest Mens Night Out at Michele’s.
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? The Sunshine Cup Flag Football Tournament came to town. SCORE!!! jumponmarkslist.com
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bar guide Fort Lauderdale / Wilton Manors ALIBI 2266 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oGayborhood tradition since 1997. Comfortable, inviting atmosphere with indoor video bars, outdoor drinking and dining. Drink specials all week, with mammoth 22-ounce Long Island Iced Teas for $3 on Thursdays. BILL’S FILLING STATION 2209 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oVideos, 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, great staff. BOARDWALK 1721 N Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale oOver 100 of the sexiest men from all over the world. Go-go dancers, cages, billiards, 2-4-1 Happy Hours. Drag emcees and did we mention the boys? BOOM 2232 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oThe 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 TDance. CORNER PUB 1915 N Andrews Ave Wilton Manors oFriendly atmosphere, unpretentious clientele and staff. Next to Island City Pizza (so you can get your drink AND your slice on).
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CUBBY HOLE 823 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale oButch 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 the Grizzlies Grind)!
DEPOT CABANA BAR AND GRILL 2935 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale oAdjacent to the America’s Best Inn and Suites. Pool open daily - No Cover or Day Pass. Great food, daily happy hour, Sunday afternoon T-Dance Poolside. Karaoke and live music. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. DUDES 3270 NE 33rd St Fort Lauderdale oMen dancing for men. Hot go-go boys in an upscale atmosphere, piano lounge for more quiet interludes. Steamy shower shows. JOHNNY’S 1116 W Broward Blvd Fort Lauderdale oClub, 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 oThe Ultimate in Drag Dining. Dinner and shows six nights a week. Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Sisters of Sequins. LIVING ROOM 300 SW 1st Ave Fort Lauderdale oFort Lauderdale Arts & Entertainment District meets South Beach. Friday nights they’re here, they’re queer, and they drink free from 10:30(ish) to midnight. Only House Music club in town with its own classical (and classicallychiseled) violinist. THE MANOR 2345 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oWeHo 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.
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bar guide Fort Lauderdale / Wilton Manors MATTY’S ON THE DRIVE 2426 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oDrink specials, billiards, and a chill gayborhood vibe. 75 cent drinks on Wednesdays. No Drama, No Smoking. MONKEY BUSINESS 2740 N Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale oCozy neighborhood bar. Karaoke, drags shows, Patio Bar – and open at 9 a.m. daily. MONA’S 502 E Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale oCocktail Lounge in the heart of Searstown. Fun customers, fun bar- tenders and fun proprietor (the Leg- endary Jerry). Outside patio. Wednesday karaoke, Thursday Speedball Tournament. NAKED GRAPE 2163 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oRelaxing, friendly, hip, unique-the alternative gathering place on Wilton Dr. Now serving tapas nightly. Social Hour features & In The Biz all the time. RAMROD 1508 NE 4th Ave Fort Lauderdale oVoted World’s Favorite Leather Bar. Pig Dance first Saturday of the month – South Florida’s Busiest, Craziest Monthly Party (with caged hunks at midnight on Saturdays – Is there a downside to this?).
ROSIE’S BAR & GRILL 2449 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oNexus of the A-Gay List. Be Seen in the Scene (without making one). Food, folks, libations, and a killer Sunday Funday. SCANDALS SALOON 3073 NE 6th Ave Wilton Manors oA 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. SIDELINES 2031 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oWhere 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) fa- cility. 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. SLAMMER 321 W Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale oPrivate Men’s Club. Pay cover, then uncover. Monday In the Biz, Thursday Leather Nights. They bring the party (and the mattresses), you bring the booze.
SMARTY PANTS 2400 E Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale oCozy neighborhood bar with daily happy hour, and regular patrons. Show night Thursdays at 9 p.m. Karaoke Friday and Saturday nights, with matinee on Sunday afternoon. THE STABLE 205 E Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale oLevis-and-leather neighborhood bar, where the bears line dance and the cowboys are VERY friendly. TORPEDO 2829 W Broward Blvd Fort Lauderdale oDance, shoot pool, drink til 4 a.m., 7 nights a week. Doors open at midnight; dance til dawn. WILTON’S BIER GARDEN 2245 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors o 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 SUGAR 2301 SW 32nd Ave Miami oGay Latin scene, with Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Hip Hop and House music always playing. DISCOTEKKA 950 NE 2nd Ave Miami oHot music, hot scene, hot bartenders, and hot patrons in the hot heart of Downtown Miami. JOHNNY’S MIAMI 63 NE 14th Street Downtown Miami oThe second location of the infamous Club, bar, lounge. Male dancers and the men who love (to ogle) them. Multiple weekly events including Latin Thursdays and Drag Queen Mondays and no cover.
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MOVA LOUNGE 1625 Michigan Ave Miami Beach oOn 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.
SPACE 34 NE 11th St Miami oMingle and mix with gays and str8s in the heart of Downtown Miami. Indoor dance floors and outdoor rooftop bar, spectacular light show.
PALACE BAR 1200 Ocean Drive Miami Beach oThis 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.
TWIST 1057 Washington Ave Miami Beach oGreat music, friendly staff, hot tourists and locals. Never a cover, always a groove. Bungalow Bar = Hot Men. In SoBe’s Art Deco District.
SCORE 727 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach oDance, 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.
VLADA LOUNGE 3215 NE 2nd Ave Miami oUrban, sophisticated and chic in Midtown Miami with a bar that ices over. New York pedigree meets Miami attitude. Nightly DJs, never a cover.
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The Hottest Winter in the World Expected to Reach a Boiling Point
10,000 DESCEND UPON SOFLA FOR A SIX-DAY “PARTY WITH A PURPOSE” MIAMI BEACH — South Florida is preparing itself for an invasion by the most fun-loving army ever to storm a beach. Approximately 10,000 guests from the corners of the globe will pack their Speedos and cocktail party best as Winter Party Festival 2012, descends upon Miami Beach, Wednesday, Feb. 29 through Monday, March 5, with more than 20 pulse-raising events, including nine dance parties with world-class DJs and entertainment. Beyond the dance parties, Winter Party Festival features shopping, art and culture, a jazz brunch and cocktail receptions, all dedicated to fundraising for local and national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality efforts. For 2012, the can’t-be-missed Beach Party will feature legendary DJ Joe Gauthreaux spinning on the sand along famed Ocean Drive. Additional highlights of this year’s Winter Party Festival include the Under One Sun Pool Party and Boiling Point, a Sunday night dance party at the legendary Cameo nightclub with entertainment by Gay Village, Italy’s largest award-winning public event. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF), produces the annual Winter Party Festival to raise fund for building a political power base, taking positive action, and creating meaningful change for the LGBT community. A majority of the net proceeds generated from Winter Party Festival go to work in South Florida through grants administered by The Miami Foundation, while the remainder supports the Task Force’s efforts nationally. Since assuming responsibility for the events in 2004, the NGLTF
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has provided nearly $1.2 million from proceeds of Winter Party Festival and the Miami Recognition Dinner to LGBT organizations in South Florida. OFFICIAL WELCOME CENTER: Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. In addition to picking up tickets and passes, the Welcome Center offers displays, information and swag from WPF’ 12 partners and LGBT-friendly businesses. Hours: Wednesday, February 29 • 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Thursday, March 1 & Friday, March 2, Noon – 10 p.m. Saturday, March 3 • 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, March 4 - tickets and passes can be picked up at the Beach Party entrance from Noon – 4 p.m. The official Winter Party schedule of events is as follows:
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 29: SPARK! Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The Task Force and the Surfcomber Hotel will greet Winter Party guests at the newly renovated Surfcomber for this Welcome Reception for the entire community. Free. SPARK! After Party Lords South Beach Hotel, 1120 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 10:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. Opening day excitement continues at the Lords Hotel, voted the “hottest gay resort in Miami.” Free.
Photos by: Juan Saco Mironoff (My-Gay-Blog.com) and Silvia Ros,
THURSDAY, MARCH 1: Haven-ly Happy Hour Haven, 1237 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Haven’s mixologists will shake up special, Winter Party-themed libations for this hotter-than-hot happy hour. Or try one of their signature liquid nitrogen cocktails as you enjoy a tasting of Haven’s signature specialty sushi rolls and scrumptious sliders. No cover.
Ignite Score, 727 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. Spinning at the first dance party of the week: Italy’s superhot DJ Phil Romano, with an opening set by DJ Willy G. Ticket Price (Advance): $20; (Day of): $25.
ArtScape: A Women’s Winter Party Event Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. The opening event of Women’s Winter Party will be held at the recently renovated Miami Beach Botanical Garden. This urban greenspace in the heart of South Beach is the backdrop for an evening under the stars featuring a women’s art exhibition and auction, live acoustic set by Cat Shell and the sounds of local DJ Run Sevim Run. Admission includes open bar for selected cocktails and wine and hors d’oeuvres. Ticket Price (Advance): $25; (Day of): $30.
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“Nurse Jackie Presents” Score, 727 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Syringe shots? We’re in. And “playing doctor” was never as much fun as Winter Party’s largest sponsor, Showtime Networks, which Ignites this pre-party complete with nurses who can fix what ails ya. Complimentary cocktails, hot dancers and fabulous surprises round out this prescription for fun. Free.
Hell & Heaven at the Pool Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Winter Party Festival brings a taste of Brazil’s hottest circuit event, Hell & Heaven, to South Beach. DJ Guga Rahner returns to the DJ booth at the event he helped launch last year, joined by fellow H&H resident DJ Rafael Calvente. Ticket Price (Advance): $15; (Day of): $20. Surfcomber guests receive free admission. jumponmarkslist.com
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Passport to Lincoln Road Noon to midnight – Rosa Mexicano Restaurant, 1111 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Babalu, 1111 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Macy’s, 1675 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. – Kiehl’s Since 1851, 832 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach Enjoy the scenery, people watching and shops of Lincoln Road while supporting the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Participating stores will offer one-day discounts to Winter Party guests and will provide complimentary beverages. A percentage of the proceeds from the evening benefit Winter Party Festival. Free. Pa’Ella: A Women’s Winter Party Event The Stage, 170 NE 38th St, Miami 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. Feel the heat at one of Miami’s coolest live music venues for a special performance by Jesse, Angie & Nicolle of The Chirino Sisters and their band. DJ GiGi will also spin a musical mix of classic salsa & merengue, sexy reggaeton and pulsating Latin
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house. The Women’s Winter Party signature Latin event is co-produced by Icandee Events and sponsored in part by Tampico. Ticket Price (Advance): $12; (Day of): $15. MATINÉE: Mercury Rising Space Terrace, 34 NE 11th Street, Miami 10 p.m. – Dawn VIP Upgrades will be available at the door for $39 After an electrifying debut at last year’s Festival, Circuit giant MATINÉE returns to the Winter Party line-up for another mind-blowing event. DJ Javier Medina will be joined by DJ Hector Fonseca, with an opening set by DJ Billy Lace, for an unforgettable night of music and over-the-top production. VIP includes open Grey Goose bar from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m., express entry and Private VIP area. Ticket Price (Advance): $75 / $99 VIP; (Day of): $85 / $139 VIP.
SATURDAY, MARCH 3: Under One Sun Pool Party Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave., Miami Beach Noon - 6 p.m.
The Showtime Networks original series The Borgias presents Brazil’s Felipe Lira and Masterbeat maestro Brett Henrichsen for a sizzling afternoon. Guests staying at the Surfcomber will receive two complimentary admissions per room. Ticket Price (Advance): $45 / $80 VIP; (Day of): $50 / $100 VIP. VIP Cocktail Reception Dream South Beach, 1111 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. From the dramatic rooftop of his new hotel, mingle and enjoy an elegant evening of complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with VIPs, special guests, Winter Party sponsors and Task Force representatives while gazing at South Beach below. Ticket Price (Advance): $85; (Day of): $100.
Sweat – A Leather Event Bill’s Filling Station, 2209 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. Winter Party Festival’s leather-themed event promises a night of hot and sweaty fun with DJ Herbie James. Ticket Price (Advance): $10; (Day of): $15. Industry: A Women’s Winter Party Event Trio on the Bay, 1601 79th St. Cswy., Miami Beach 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. The dancing continues at the annual Industry party, co-produced by Pandora Events, and featuring the sounds of DJ Whitney Day from New York City. With her passion for funky and soulful dance,
Hip-Hop, house and electro-pop music, Whitney is a staple in the NYC LGBTQ nightlife scene. Check your inhibitions at the door and come play with hundreds of women. Ticket Price (Advance): $15; (Day of): $20. Flare Ice Palace Film Studios West (formerly Karu & Y), 59 NW 14th St., Miami 10 p.m. – Dawn The unstoppable DJ team of ROSABEL, now GRAMMY-nominated for their hit remix of Rihanna’s Only Girl (in the World), return to Winter Party to set Saturday night on fire at the fantastic Ice Palace Studios. Opening the night: Italy’s DJ Danny Verde, one of the hottest DJ/Producers in the world today, makes his Winter Party debut. Ticket Price (Advance): $65; (Day of): $85.
SUNDAY, MARCH 4: Sunday Brunch: A Women’s Winter Party Event The Tudor House, 1111 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Relax, mix and mingle on South Beach for a fab soirée featuring Sunday Brunch favorites plus a choice of two bloody Marys or mimosas. And don’t be surprised if you feel the need to tap into your inner Brazilian and sway to the tantalizing Bossa Nova sounds of Monica Da Silva. Ticket Price (Advance): $40; (Day of): $45. jumponmarkslist.com | 31
Palace Winter Party Brunchic Palace Food Bar, 1200 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach Noon – 3 p.m. Grab a mimosa and fasten your seatbelts for the always over-the-top performances by Noel Leon and the Palace’s resident drag queens. $31.95 price-fixe brunch menu. Winter Party Beach Party Lummus Park, Miami Beach Noon – 6 p.m. The Hottest Winter in the World lands on the Beach at Winter Party Festival’s award-winning main event, the Winter Party Beach Party. Join more than 5,000 Winter Party guests as DJ Joe Gauthreaux takes guests on a six–hour journey in one of the most beautiful settings on earth. VIPs enjoy a premium open bar all afternoon, or for the ultimate VIP experience, the Beach Party Cabana Club adds access to an ultra-exclusive elevated deck overlooking the dance floor. Cabana Club members also enjoy complimentary bag check, snacks and an air-conditioned restroom trailer. Ticket Price (Advance): $80 / $130 VIP / $275 Cabana Club; (Day of): $100 / $160 VIP / $375 Cabana Club. Women’s T-Dance: A Women’s Winter Party Event 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Lords South Beach Hotel, 1120 Collins Ave., Miami Beach After Brunch, stroll across the street and keep the party going at Winter Party Festival’s Women’s T-Dance. Free. Super Nova T-Dance Palace Food Bar, 1200 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Nobody does a T-Dance like the Palace. Come as you are. Come from the Beach Party. Featuring DJ Paulie in the Main Room and DJs Oliver and
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Jalil Z on the stage. You might just bump into Latrice Royale from “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Boiling Point: Rome is Burning Cameo, 1445 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. Break out the gladiator gear as Winter Party partners with Italy’s Gay Village to transform Winter Party’s Sunday night home, Cameo Nightclub, into Ancient Rome. Gay Village is THE Summer event in Rome, with a weekly turnout of more than 10,000 guests each night from all over Europe (and the world). Hot Italian dancers in gladiator garb flown in just for this event. In addition to the spectacle of sights, DJ Alyson Calagna will join Gay Village resident DJ Giangi Cappai for this special night of ancient Roman revelry, sponsored by Grindr. Ticket Price (Advance): $65; (Day of): $85.
MONDAY, MARCH 5: Afterglow Mekka Miami, 950 NE 2nd Ave., Miami 5 a.m. – 5 p.m. Continue the party from dawn until dusk at Winter Party Festival’s final dance event. Afterglow will shine with the sexy tribal beats of DJ Paulo and joining him for the first half of the event is Montreal DJ Alain Jackinsky, making his U.S. debut. Ticket Price (Advance): $50; (Day of): $70. For tickets, passes or more information, visit
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Ever hear a little song called “Firework,” by Katy Perry?” How about Rihanna’s “S&M?” Or Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass?” Get to know the chick behind these hits: ESTER DEAN, a 24-year-old singer/songwriter and producer signed to Interscope Records. Despite her age, Dean has been writing chart-topping songs for years. Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, David Guetta, Beyoncé, Chris Brown: it’s nearly impossible to name an artist in today’s game who hasn’t seen the lyrical penmanship of the multitalented Ester! Dean is working on a debut album release this year. Just last week, a new song featuring none other than LA MINAJ surfaced on the internet, titled “GIMME MONEY.” The song is an instant Pop smash with a little Reggae vibe throughout. Nicki lends her rap skills on the track: this helps to make this song stand out as a solid selection from Dean’s upcoming LP. With NUMEROUS TOP 10s already under her belt—courtesy of the singing talents of other artists— don’t be surprised to see Ester enter the charts with her own voice singing the tune this time around. Stay Tuned!
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Alyssa Palmer, better known as MISS PALMER, has been writing music all her life. She has one of the most UNIQUE voices in the music industry, and is now ready to share it with the world. Miss Palmer developed a relationship with DJ BAD BOY BILL, and began writing and singing tracks for his project called simply, “The Album.” Four of Palmer’s songs were included on “The Album,” including Grammynominee “Falling Anthem,” which peaked at #4 on BILLBOARD’S Club Charts. In 2011, she teamed up with legendary DJ/Producers AFROJACK & STEVE AOKI to lend her vocals on the song, “NO BEEF.” The song reached number 25 in the UK and went on to be one of the most memorable Dance tracks of 2011. Miss Palmer released her debut EP, “SINES OF LIFE,” in October 2011.The EP features four tracks that will be sure to impress the ears. Download your copy today on iTunes!
ATM: Billboard Hot 100 At The Moment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Katy Perry – Part Of Me Adele – Set Fire To The Rain Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You Kelly Clarkson – Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) Adele – Rolling In The Deep fun. (Ft. Janelle Monae) – We Are Young Adele – Someone Like You Rihanna (Ft. Calvin Harris) – We Found Love Nicki Minaj – Starships Chris Brown – Turn Up The Music
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Technology By DUNCAN ST. THIBAULT
bytes& Pieces In the Hall of the Mountain (Lion) King
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pple plans a summer release for their new version of OS X, which they have cleverly codenamed Mountain Lion. This new Operating System includes cool new features, like upgrades to Address Book, Mail, and the soon-to-be-renamed iCal (which will be redubbed Calendar—catchy, no?). Last week, Apple released a preview of the software, introducing several new features that move it closer to iOS, the software running on iPhones and iPads. These innovations include a new integrated sharing system for “tweeting”-at-a-click, and a unique notifications system. Although Apple is the world’s largest smartphone maker, it remains an also-ran in the PC market. Upgrading the OS is a “smart” way to market more computers. But summer is a long time away, and there are ways to juice up your Mac now. iPhone reminders are one feature that Apple’s new OS X will include. In the meantime, an app like RememberTheMilk is a Web-based and easy-toemploy answer for synchronizing to-do lists between individuals or linked-computers. Based upon Apple’s sneak peek, Mountain Lion will make it a breeze to share nearly anything on Twitter. For use with other social networking sites, AddThis allows you to share on Facebook, Digg, as well as Twitter, utilizing your
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Chrome browser. Long the standard by which all OS X notification systems are judged, Growl works with almost every app, including Mail and Skype, displaying short messages when something important happens. Parting is such sweet sorrow: count on this one going “bye-bye” as soon as Mountain Lion hits the scene. No third-party app can send and receive messages using iPhone’s special text message service, but the Messages’ usefulness can be duplicated with some desktop apps, like the old faithful Adium. Otherwise you can download Messages now from Apple. Steve Jobs would want you to. FAX THIS! There was a time when a gay-on-the-go couldn’t function without the ability to fax important docs (I remember when this gay-on-the-go couldn’t function without a beeper, but that’s another column). For about the same price you’d pay to send a fax from a local copy store, you can purchase apps that scan documents, as well as build and export PDF files. Regardless of which app you are looking at, the scanning process for most of them is pretty consistent: take a photo of a page, preferably in good lighting. Scan the image and crop it if you wish before creating a version for sharing. The primary difference between the various apps is the level of ease or difficulty with which images can be adjusted. There are also differences in how the different apps work to export scans to various services such as DropBox. It is a pretty good idea to review the data on various apps so you aren’t overpaying for more than you need. Cost should also figure into this, with free apps such as JotNot Scanner available if you want to get your feet wet, and Apple-friendly programs with an ascending range of prices (if not difficulty), including JotNot Scanner Pro ($2), TurboScan ($2), and Scanner Pro ($7). There’s also CamScanner for Android devices (free for the limited version; $5 for unlimited). Once you get the hang of these, you’ll be just as entitled to your own fax as your own opinions.
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DJ Maximus 3000: Tell us something about your roots and your current BOO (Base of Operations). Ray Guell: I was born and raised in Miami. My parents are from Cuba, and although I was born in the States, I consider myself bi-cultural: living and celebrating both cultures. Although I travel a lot, I am enamored of the city where I live, Miami. DJM3K: You were front-and-center during the legendary days of Freestyle. What’s the story with some of your biggest hits? RG: I originally got started performing musical theater while I was living in Los Angeles. When I returned to Miami, I got together with Tolga, who also produced Stevie B and Linear. I wrote some songs and we collaborated on the production of several commercially-successful Freestyle hits. Some of the most successful ones were, “Just Another Lover,” “You Took My Heart,” and “Giving Up.” DJM3K: Do you keep close to your Freestyle roots? RG: Although I am currently focused on my “Tribal House” productions, I make sure that my team includes Freestyle remixes for my diehard fans and the Freestyle community generally. I will never turn my back on Freestyle: it is embedded in my heart. What can I say? That old school kick still makes my heart skip a beat. I have a
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huge following of Freestyle fans across the world that I cannot disappoint, from Europe to South America, and, of course, in the US. I am especially drawn to my Brazilian fans, who live and breathe Freestyle music. And I am very drawn to the Brazilian culture as well. DJM3K: You’ve had several tracks hit it big since your debut. Which would you say is your favorite and why? RG: Wow, you really want to put me on the spot. Well, my songs are like my children and each one of them is special to me, and I wrote each one because of what I was experiencing or feeling at the time. Obviously, the commercial hits strike a chord in me, but even those that were not hits or were more obscure are also special to me. “Just Another Lover” jumps out because it put me on the map, and also because I wrote this track when I was a bit heartbroken. That was followed by “You Took My Heart” and “Giving Up.” These were autobiographical at the time. And others: “You’re My Inspiration” and “Let Me Go,” off my “Inspiration” album. I am very fond of that album because it allowed me to record some ballads. I actually thought I was going to be more of a ballad recording artist in my early years, but that took a back seat when I was infected by the “bass kick.” I must confess the kick hit me before that: Disco was huge in my musical development.
DJM3K: Tell us how hooked up with Giuseppe D. RG: I met Giuseppe many years ago, while in the Tolga ‘camp.’ We have remained friends for all these years and I think he is a great producer. And we work very well together. He beats me up in the studio all the time and we argue about everything. [Laughs] In the end, it all comes together. DJM3K: What artists influenced you in the beginning of your career, and who inspires you now? RG: I have an eclectic mix of influences, so I am just going to drop some names. And these are not in any specific order. Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder, Stephen Sondheim, Celia Cruz, Gloria Estefan, Madonna, Barry White, John Legend, Kander and Ebb, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Stylistics, Beyoncé, Sade, Pavarotti, David Guetta. Many others. I like to listen to the current string of new artists, and I enjoy a lot of the new up-andcoming remixers and producers. DJM3K: Where can we see you perform next? RG: I will be performing next weekend at PrideFest in Fort Lauderdale and also at the Winter Music Conference in Miami Beach. There are other upcoming performances in New York, Chicago, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, and Ibiza in the summer. DJM3K: What’s next, big picture-wise, for Ray Guell? RG: I am currently promoting my latest release, “You Don’t Know Me.” I am flying to New York City tomorrow for a couple of shows and getting together with Giuseppe D to lay down the vocals for what could be my next release, “Haunting Visions.” I am also writing new music. I will begin working on an independent film shortly—which I am contractually obligated to keep quiet about, but I will say I am very excited about getting my acting groove back on. DJM3K: Tell us your most insane live performance and record label stories, and how can we stay in the know about Ray Guell? RG: [Laughs] There have been many. Most recently, I was in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, stretching out and warming up with my dancers right before a show when I pulled my hamstring muscle literally seconds before I had to go on stage. The stage had many levels and
the choreography called for climbing up and down all those damn stairs. At that point, no one had any idea what had happened to me, and let me just say I had to be very creative in changing the choreography instantly. My poor dancers had a “WTF?” look on their faces which in retrospect was very funny. It was actually one of the scariest moments I have ever had on stage. I was basically crippled and in a lot of pain during the entire performance. But as the saying goes: the show must go on. As for a record label stories: I am presently recording on my own label, RG Music. Read between the lines. My website is rayguell. com, where you can find links to my Facebook, twitter, MySpace, etc DJ Maximus 3000: Tell us something about your roots and your current BOO (Base of Operations). Ray Guell: I was born and raised in Miami. My parents are from Cuba, and although I was born in the States, I consider myself bicultural: living and celebrating both cultures. Although I travel a lot, I am enamored of the city where I live, Miami. DJM3K: You were front-and-center during the legendary days of Freestyle. What’s the story with some of your biggest hits? RG: I originally got started performing musical theater while I was living in Los Angeles. When I returned to Miami, I got together with Tolga, who also produced Stevie B and Linear. I wrote some songs and we collaborated on the production of several commercially-successful Freestyle hits. Some of the most successful ones were, “Just Another Lover,” “You Took My Heart,” and “Giving Up.” DJM3K: Do you keep close to your Freestyle roots? RG: Although I am currently focused on my “Tribal House” productions, I make sure that my team includes Freestyle remixes for my diehard fans and the Freestyle community generally. I will never turn my back on Freestyle: it is embedded in my heart. What can I say? That old school kick still makes my heart skip a beat. I have a huge following of Freestyle fans across the world that I cannot disappoint, from Europe to South America, and, of course, in the US. I am especially drawn to my Brazilian fans, who live and breathe Freestyle music. And I am very drawn to the Brazilian culture as well.
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By ADAM STRONG
Making
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classic American cocktail, the martini is one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages, called by writer H. L. Mencken “the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet.” Many variations exist, but in modern practice the martini is a mix of gin and dry vermouth, usually mixed in a five-to-one ratio. That being said, nearly any “adult” beverage can serve as the basis for a martini. Vodka, rum, bourbon, brandy, tequila, sake, and even wine can be used in mixing the concoction that fictional spy James Bond, ordered “shaken, not stirred.”(Martini purists would argue that shaking one’s martini will cause the ice to prematurely melt, giving you a weak drink. The “Savoy Cocktail Book,” written in 1930 by the legendary New York bartender Harry Craddock, prescribes stirring for all of its martini recipes.) A martini’s “dryness” refers to the amount of vermouth used, with a “very dry martini” containing little or no Vermouth. By contrast, a wet martini is drowning in vermouth. The 20th century playwright Noel Coward suggested making the perfect martini by “filling a glass with gin then waving it in the general direction of Italy” (one of the two major producers of vermouth, along with France). Coward, a fan of the dry martini, advocated adding the least amount of vermouth to the gin for a better-tasting drink. A dirty martini contains a splash—or more--of olive juice. The drink was popular with such luminaries and icons (gay as well as straight) as Truman Capote and F. Scott Fitzgerald, not to mention President Franklin D. Roosevelt (who wasn’t gay, but his wife, Eleanor, probably was). Here are a couple of slick and sexy recipes for gin and vodka martinis, as well as a variant that uses a “non-traditional” base for this most traditional of drinks. Enjoy!
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The Classic Gin Martini 1 dash dry vermouth 2 oz gin, chilled Pour a little dry vermouth into a chilled martini glass and swirl it around in order to coat the inside of the glass. Dispose of the excess vermouth. In a shaker full of ice, gently swirl or stir the gin before straining it into the glass. Serving suggestion: Garnish with olives, lemon twist, or cocktail onion and add rocks if you like.
Knickerbocker Martini One theory holds this to be the original martini recipe, served by a bartender of the same name (“Martini,” get it?), at New York City’s Knickerbocker Hotel sometime in 1911 or 1912. 2 dashes orange bitters 1 dash orange liqueur 1 oz vermouth 2 oz gin Pour into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir well. Strain into a chilled martini glass, add a twist of lemon peel, and serve.
Neopolitan Martini 1 oz vanilla-flavored vodka 1 oz orange-flavored vodka 1 oz orange liqueur 1 splash lime juice Pour vodka, orange liqueur, and lime juice into a mixing glass with ice. Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and garnish with an orange peel.
Cosmopolitan Martini 1/2 oz orange liqueur 1 oz vodka Juice from ½ of a lime 1 splash cranberry juice Pour all ingredients in mixing glass half filled with ice, shake and strain into chilled martini glass
Saketini I recently enjoyed a delicious variation of this tasty drink at the popular Galanga in Wilton Manors. Try this one on for size. 2 ½ oz gin 1 ½ tsp sake rice wine 1 cocktail olive In a mixing glass half-filled with ice cubes, combine the gin or vodka with the sake. Stir well. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with the olive. jumponmarkslist.com
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Dining By CLIFF DUNN
COURTYARD CAFÉ:
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et’s face it: the Gayborhood--a Mecca for nightlife, outdoor activities, guest houses, and living La Vida LGBT--can sometimes feel like a two-square-mile Sushi Emporium. I realize that this is a “high-class” problem, but when swimming in a sea of seafood doesn’t quite feed the need, it’s comforting to know that a familiar friend stands ready—at all hours, no less—to provide the right guilty pleasure at the right time. Courtyard Café is the flagship restaurant of Shawn Bombard and Nick Berry’s Comfort Food Empire. Open for five years, the café offers a wide selection of traditional American cuisine and bistro fare, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner cooking fresh at all hours, including all 24 of them on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. In an extremely competitive “gay ghetto”-market, the business duo of Bombard and Berry (known to friends and likewise “branded” as “Shawn & Nick”) have to offer potential new customers an enticement to come through the doors and regular patrons a reason to come back. There winning formula proves to be a menu that is both familiar and fluid, coupled with late hours, friendly service, and the comforts of home cooking. A tour of the week’s dinner specials at Courtyard Café include their Monday Night Burger Madness, with 14 “guest” burgers joining their regular dozen classic-takes on the American, and Gayborhood, fave. That’s 26 mouth-watering burger varieties ($7.50-$8.26)--and a free soda or iced tea with the purchase of one between 4 and 11 p.m. On Tuesdays, your hosts invite you-plus-one to a $20 dinner-for-two including your choice of appetizers, and entrees including delicate Lemon Pepper Haddock, succulent Yankee Pot Roast, a
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robust Chicken Carbonara served on a bed of tender pasta, and flavorful Jack Daniel’s shrimp, from 5 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays are also kind to the budgetconscious, with 2-for-1 dinners, and Courtyard’s weekend dinner specials start at $10.95 and include your choice of soup or salad--Thursdays through Sundays from 4 till 10 p.m. The restaurant’s success in a neighborhood packed full of eateries is partly due to a mission to ensure every guest is happy when he or she leaves. There’s a reason you can see the same familiar faces on a daily basis, enjoying breakfast, lunch, as well as dinner. Co-owner Bombard showed me how it can actually be cheaper to eat at Courtyard Café every day than it is to shop, cook the food, and then do the dishes (not to mention all that wear-and-tear on a boyfriend’s dishpan hands). At a time when you seeing a lot of “sidewalk dining” popping up along Wilton Drive, Courtyard has the “original” outdoor breakfast dining spot, with their famous outdoor patio, a perfect spot to enjoy a beer, a glass of wine, or one of their six varieties of mimosas. The owners have two satellite locations, including Courtyard Café 2 at The Depot Cabana Bar & Grille at 2935 N Federal Hgwy., where you will find many of the same food favorites from the Mother Ship Location, including homemade meatloaf and brown gravy. Unique to the Courtyard Café 2 menu: A basket of Mac-N-Cheese Nuggets--seriously! An additional satellite location can be found inside the popular Gelato Station at 2031 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors, offering 36 flavors of ice cream, sorbet, sugar-free, and homemade gelato. As Berry and Bombard like to say, there is always something going on at the Courtyard Café, and we will be going back soon. Join us and tell them Mark Magazine sent you.
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Travel By PAUL RUBIO
Castles in the Clouds Part II: Glenapp Castle and the Edinburgh Stopover
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ontinuing with last week’s castle theme, we’ll examine the jewel of coastal Scotland, Glenapp Castle, and the magic city that lies between all of these storybook fortresses – Edinburgh.
Glenapp Castle High on the lush hilltops of Ballantrae, Ayrshire, gazing over Scotland’s pristine southwestern shores, Glenapp Castle (glenappcastle.com, +44-1465-831-212) embodies the mystique and the magic of the illustrious British castle experience. Glenapp’s 36-acre estate is a multihued wonderland of lavish walled and tiered gardens, reflection ponds, extensive moss-clad forest trails, and breathtaking panoramas of the Irish Sea. Arriving at Glenapp’s girthy wooden double doors, a set of Clue-type personalities (e.g. Colonel Mustard and Mrs. White) stand eager to greet. An uncontrollable sense of “Holy Cow! I’m staying in a real castle” excitement immediately ensues, a feeling that never quite ends as you live out the days of your fairytale fantasy. Enveloped by windows, natural light illuminates the imperial living room, adorned with plush maroon and cream furnishings accented by light gold trim. Similar to the stately dining room and the majority of the castle’s 17 rooms and suites, the living room delivers tremendous panoramic views of the manicured gardens, native foliage, crashing waves, and nearby islands - a sensational juxtaposition of jade forests and sapphire seas. The cuisine here completely defies the bland British food stereotype, (thank G-d) highlighted by a nightly fivecourse gastronomic extravaganza. With a more casual and approachable vibe than other Scottish castles, Glenapp achieves an exceptional equilibrium of formality and informality. You’ll feel right at home posing for your Facebook castle album in casual threads, using the 19th century quixotic
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decadence and decorum as your muse. You can sip lots of whiskey and then get lost on the numerous walking trails, which lead through the verdant surroundings to the Irish Sea. There’s no pressure here - just plenty of vacation-style unadulterated rest and relaxation. Edinburgh Stopover While most of Scotland and Ireland’s castles feel like they exist in lands far, far, and away, modernization and globalization remain within driving distance. You’ll need to travel to Shannon in Ireland or Glasgow or Edinburgh in Scotland to pick up your horse and carriage, I mean rental car, to head to greener pastures. Edinburgh, in particular, piques the interest of the GLBT traveler, with a wide range of gayfriendly accommodations, bars, nightclubs, and an intoxicating all-welcoming vibe that makes it one of the globe’s coolest cities. Though it sometimes tags on an extra hour drive to the scenic drives to and from castles (compared to nearby Glasgow), it’s well worth the stopover to this charming, medieval city. At the east end of Princes Street, near the heart of the GLBT action, and walking distance to Edinburgh’s renowned Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, the Apex Waterloo Place Hotel (apexhotels.co.uk) is the ideal starting or end point to any Scotland sojourn. An urban chic boutique hotel, the Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers everything the young and sophisticated GLBT traveler could want housed in a historic architectural gem. The hotel is sophisticated but unpretentious and begins at exceptionally awesome price point – 90GBP. Take it from someone who lived in the UK for years, a UK bargain is almost an oxymoron but this one is for real! It’s easy to navigate the entire city by foot from the hotel. Any “top” sight you’ve heard or read about is a short walk away. Come nightfall, Greenside Place comes to life with its collection of gay bars, including C.C. Bloom’s and Café Habana. Who knows? You might even meet your Prince Charming, go back to his castle, and write your own gay fairytale!
Paul Rubio is a Miami-based travel editor who has visited over 82 countries in his quest to showcase the world. A graduate of Harvard University, Paul is the author of “Out Traveler: South Florida” and caters to both avid voyagers and armchair travelers.
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Nutrition By ANDY KRESS
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here is no doubt that our thoughts, emotions, attitudes and moods, as well as control of our nerve and muscle function, are all centered in the brain. The food we eat directly affect all organs in your body, but none more so than the brain. The link between a poor diet and poor emotional health is not only real, it’s common. Deficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals are extremely deleterious to the body, and even more so to the brain. A varied diet of complex carbohydrates will supply the brain with amino acids to help it perform at its peak function. Eat too few, and risk depression, headaches and fatigue. Because of the fortification of grains and abundance of food in industrialized countries, we don’t often see mental and emotion disorders due to famine. Unfortunately, there are still plenty of cases of mental and emotional disorders due to poor diet, anorexia, obesity and people with special nutritional problems, such as alcoholics, however. Having any one of these disorders can severe affect your moods and the way you act and react towards others. All of the most basic brain and body functions in life are sustained by oxygen, water and food. Messing with your diet can cause these primal functions to literally short circuit. The brain works by chemical, electrical and hormonal interactions. Chemical neurons in the brain communicate messages constantly to each other. These compounds are synthesized as needed from amino acids and other components consumed through the diet. Tryptophan, an amino acid, is found in all complete proteins such as meat, eggs and milk to aid the
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brain in producing serotonin. This neural transmitter regulates quite a few functions, such as sleep, pituitary hormone secretion and pain reception. Despite what you may have heard, there are no truths or evidence to prove food additives or junk food instantly affects your mood and the way you behave. Even with the justification of the “twinkie defense,” your diet does not control your immediate actions and reactions. Only a poor diet prolonged over time can create the deficiencies related to emotional and behavioral disorders. But don’t think it can’t happen to you. It takes less than 90 days to see a significant change in mood and behavior if you deprive yourself of certain vital nutrients. Lacking B vitamins can cause memory loss and various other behavioral and emotional changes in a very short amount of time. Eating a variety of seafood, dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, liver, eggs, soybeans, whole grain breads, cereals, and pastas is a great way to give the body and mind what it needs for fats, amino acids and B group vitamins. Cutting down on sugary carbohydrates and replacing them with high protein at lunchtime is especially helpful. Caffeine is one of the best-known mood altering dietary items. This stimulant can be found in teas, colas, chocolate and particularly coffee. Alcohol is the next best-known mood-altering substance and the most toxic on the organs and brain. Be aware that alcohol depresses many functions of the brain, causing depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, and unexpected irritability. Knowing that what goes in your mouth in the way of food can directly affect what may come out of it in words, be wise in what you choose to eat. A varied diet of healthy foods will keep your moods and energy up. Choose poor ingredients, processed foods, or nothing at all, and be prepared for low energy, moods swings, anxiety, sleeplessness, and possible depression. P.S. If you must drink—eat. The merry part will handle itself.
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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rent/lease WILTON MANORS 1/1 Tiled floors- 9 unit gay complex with clothing optional pool, patio, yard, laundry on site. NO dogs. Credit check, one year lease req. $750/mo.(owner pays water) Terms negotiable. 129 NW 25th St. (close to Wilton Dr.) Call (954)326-9096
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N.E. FT LAUDERDALE-WILTON MANORS AREA- Lovely, Bright, IMMACULATE, 1/1 tile floors, A/C, W/D available, cable ready, water, garbage, pest control incl., private patio, gay friendly, NO PETS $725/ mo (954)592-3772
WILTON MANORS - CONTEMPORARY LIVING. New house with large 1 bedroom, & huge tiled bath. 850 sq ft, New construction, N.E. FT LAUDERDALE/WILTON MANORS AREA- Large effiNew solid wood kitchen, Granite, S/S, Beautiful concrete floors, TONS ciency, quiet complex, file floors, newer a/c and refrigerator, of storage & cabinets, Walk-in closets - W/D, CAC. Hurricane impact private patio, cable ready, pest control included, No Pets windows & doors, Private lush landscape terrace, Gated, quiet neighPlease. $585/mo. By appointment 954-592-3772 borhood, Private parking. $1185/mo., Incl cable/hi-speed internet. Call Jim (954) 667-5447 or JimOnTime@hotmail.com FORT LAUDERDALE 1/1 APT- gated, very clean & well kept, laundry on site, small gay complex, $750/mo.- 731 NW 1st Ave. Call Nick (954)805-1195 OAKLAND PARK- 2/2 pool home plus 1 car garage! Newer Kitchen with SS appliances, hardwood floors, fireplace, private backyard with oversized deck, Newer salt water pool, great location, Close to Wilton Manors! Smaller pets ok. $1695/mo. (954)234-8759 Robert MacKilligan, Galleria Intl Realty LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA- Walk To The Beach! 4/4 pool home! PLUS oversized 2 car garage! Very large family room & formal dining room. Almost 3,000 Sq Ft! Best location! Home is currently being completely remodeled! Home is at the end of a Cul-De-Sac! Smaller pets OK! Call today before this one is gone! $2695/mo. (954)2348759 Robert MacKilligan, Galleria Intl Realty OAKLAND PARK- 3/2 home, updated kitchen and baths. Oversized fenced backyard, small pets ok! $1450/mo. (954)234-8759 Robert MacKilligan, Galleria Intl Realty
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