Hotspots! March 26, 2020 by Hotspots Media Group

Screening for

COVID-19

FloridaHealth.gov/COVID-19 • Florida Department of Health

Are you experiencing symptoms?

Symptoms may appear in 2–14 days after exposure to the virus. 1.4

FEVER

COUGH

SHORTNESS OF BREATH

Have you returned from international travel or been on a cruise within the last 14 days?

Have you been around someone diagnosed with COVID-19?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, call your healthcare provider and the Florida Department of Health in Broward County at (954) 412-7300 before visiting any healthcare facility.

Guidance  Self monitor for fever, cough, or other

respiratory symptoms for 14 days.  Avoid contact with sick people.  Delay any additional travel plans until no longer sick.

 Wash hands often with soap and water for

at least 20 seconds.  Cover mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing. Throw the tissue in the trash.

Florida Health Office of Communications 03/10/20

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From the PUBLISHER

WE RE IN THIS TOGETHER As you can see, we are still publishing our weekly magazine to support small businesses and others who depend on us to keep their business and services running during these unprecedented times. Our mission is to provide the information you need to live as freely and safe as possible. In this time of great uncertainty, our first priority is the welfare of our community, businesses and our Hotspots family. This unprecedented situation has no manual or guidebook; we are all in it together, figuring it out and making decisions on a day-by-day or even hour-by-hour basis. We will be here for as long as you need us, just as we have been for the past 35-plus years.

Here are a few things that will help you stay informed:

HOTSPOTS LIVE (HotspotsLive.LGBT, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) Will broadcast multiple times a week as needed with new information specific to our LGBTQ community as not everything has shut down

HOTSPOTS MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION We have added more outdoor distribution boxes in key places in light of the fact that some businesses have closed. You can also read the weekly magazine online with our flipbook (Hotspots.LGBT)

HOTSPOTS DIGITAL (Hotspots.LGBT) Our websites are updated daily to keep you informed MARKS LIST DIGITAL DIRECTORY (MarksList.LGBT) Check out current listings for products and services

HOTSPOTS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

We are here to serve our proud community just as we have done for the last 35 plus years. Take Care of Each Other and Above All Stay Safe!

Publisher Peter Clark

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Associate Publisher Scott Holland

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Business Manager Brian Burda

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Hotspots Hotties

Meet

Carlos Melendez

Photos By Dale Stine Interview by Scott Holland

Carlos Melendez is 26, falls under the sign of Scorpio, and is originally from Venezuela. He, is single, lives in South beach and currently works for the Giorgio Armani corporation. What is the perfect date for you? To go on a picnic in the park and get to know the person. What do you do for fun? I like running, swimming, playing tennis and I love cooking.

What does the future hold for you? I would like to get a professional career and make some good money so that I can bring my family from Venezuela to the United States

For more information on Carlos, follow him: Instagram.com/Mrcarlosm 10 | Hotspots.LGBT

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RuPaul's Drag Race

Season 12

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Rock M Sakura

By Scott Holland

n Episode 4 of season 12 of RuPaul's Drag Race, Ru Tells the “gurls” to think globally and act locally as their mini challenge is raising awareness to the worlds declining Bee population. They have 20 minutes to get into quick drag, in their beehive outfits, and then they to shake their stinger to the “Beehive Jive.” The winner was Gigi Goode and she won $2,500, and another $2,500 was donated in her name by Hasc to HoneyBeeConsevancy.org. The maxi challenge this week is a Fashion “Ball” with three looks: 1) Lady Baller – sexy Title 9 realness 2) Basketball wife realness – a posh look that screams your hubby owns everything 3) Balls to the Walls Eleganza – a look they have to design and create. (Tons of different balls and materials are made available) The special guest judge this week is

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comedian Leslie Jones. The top 3 queens are: Nicky Doll, Jaida Essence Hall and the winner Gigi Goode who gets $5,000. The bottom two queens are Brita and Rock M Sakura with Rock M sashaying away. It was a pleasure to sit down with Rock M for this exclusive Hotspots interview:

Q: At what age did drag become an interest and how did you pick your name? When I was 15 drag first peaked my interest. I also do Cosplay so I was doing Cosplay as female characters. Rock M Sock-em robots and anime characters influenced my first name and middle initial. My last name, Sakura, is Japanese for Cherry Blossom. The last name also speaks to my motif as I typically wear pink hair.

Q: How many times did you apply to be on RuPaul's Drag Race? How did it feel when you found out you got chosen? I applied 2 times, and it felt so amazing when I got the call. I was absolutely over the moon.

green screening myself into every episode I am not inâ&#x20AC;ŚLOL!! I am also doing a video of 50 ways to draw on your eyebrows. For more information on Rock M follow her on Instagram.com/Rockmsakura

Q: Tell us about your RuPaul's Drag Race experience? I think about it in 2 ways. It was one of the hardest arduous experiences of my life and it was also the most fun I have ever had. I will never forget it. It was so short, but I had so much fun with my sisters and the crew is so nice.

Q. Is there something you wish you did different and/or is there a certain look you wish we could have all seen? I definitely wish I had designed and made the first 2 looks from this episode, as I outsourced them and I feel like they didn't ring true to who I am as a performer. I also wish I hadn't changed my make-up in the episode as I feel I let my character down. There were definitely a couple outfit I wish you guys could have seen. But I can't tell you which ones, but you will see them soon. Q. How did you learn to do such intricate anime make up? I studied to be a comic book illustrator and I also workrd in animation and character concept design for video games. So this make up blends all my skills together. Q: What's your marital status? I'm single, but I am dating someone.

Q: Who do you want to win? I love Jan, and I am definitely team Jan as she is so talented, charismatic and beautiful, and I think she really has what it takes to be Americas Next Drag Superstar.

Q: What's ahead for Rock M? I have always wanted to get into digital media, Youtubes shows. I am also going to be Hotspots.LGBT | 15

HOT BODIES by Tom Bonanti

FORTIFY YOURSELF AGAINST CORONAVIRUS:

Practical and Effective “Do's” and “Don'ts

n order to inform our readers about the coronavirus, and protect them from contracting COVID-19, the disease it causes, here is a list of practical and effective “do's and don'ts”. Do wash your hands for at least 20 seconds many times a day, especially after using the restroom, before cooking and eating, and always after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. Don't touch or rub your eyes, nose or mouth. If you have somehow had contact with the disease, touching mucus membranes around these areas can facilitate it entering your body. Do learn the symptoms which resemble flu

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symptoms: fever, cough, scratchy throat, shortness of breath and body aches. A runny nose is usually not a symptom of the coronavirus. Don't wear a mask unless you are sick. Masks help protect others from

catching the virus if you cough or sneeze, but wearing one to keep you healthy won't protect you much. Leave the masks for health care professionals or seriously sick people who need them. Do consider taking simple precautions and staying away from public places if you are over 60 years of age, or have a pre-existing condition such as heart disease, chronic respiratory disease or diabetes. Consider asking friends or family who are young and do not have compromised immune systems to do your shopping and necessary errands. Don't go to work or travel if you are sick, have a fever, cough or body aches. Contact your doctor, or a health care professional as soon as possible. Do practice social distancing at work and in public places. This means keeping 6 feet (outside the droplet zone of coughs and sneezes) from others and not making physical contact â&#x20AC;&#x201C; shaking hands or hugging. If you can, avoid large gatherings and crowds in poorly ventilated spaces. Don't panic. Stay calm and be practical. Wash your hands. Sanitize work- spaces, door handles, gas pumps, or anything that is easily accessible and used by the general public. Do prioritize your health. Get enough sleep, maintain a healthy diet (plenty of fresh fruit, veggies, fish, and lots of water) and make sure to stay faithful to your daily exercise and workout routines.

Don't go to see your doctor or take a run to the emergency room if you feel sick without calling first so that they can be prepared if indeed you are a virus carrier. Do stock up on healthy foods and natural products that can strengthen your immune system against flu, colds and free radical toxins that can wear you down. Here are some great foods rich in vitamins A, B, C, and D, antioxidants like glutathione and carnosine, and probiotics to help you keep a healthy gut: broccoli, chicken soup, garlic, ginger, low fat yogurt, miso, pomegranate juice, spinach, sweet potatoes, teas (white, black or green) and wheat germ. Don't resort to needless panic by stockpiling hand soap, toilet paper and bleach. These products are needed by others besides you during this time.

Tom Bonanti is a certified personal trainer and massage therapist (MA#40288) with his own one on one facility Pumpnincgym.com in Ft. Lauderdale. Contact trainertomb@aol.com with questions or to make an appointment today!

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Mark’s List Marketplace GENTLEMAN AT YOUR SERVICES

Thank you for taking the time to read our ad. We are very responsible company looking to help you with anything and everything from cleaning, shopping, preparing meals and laundry. You name it we do it no job to big or small. If we can be of service to you please call us at 508-353-5061, we are happy to meet with you and discuss your needs and answer any questions that you may have. We Look Forward To Hearing From You!!!

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ONE-STOP SHOPPING AND ASSOCIATES HANDYMAN/ REMODELING AND MORE WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN ALL PHASES OF...

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