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32 What’s Hot | Scott Holland’s Guide to Events in SoFla 22 u Deep Inside Hollywood 28 u Feature | GLBX’s Annual Awards 38 u Feature | Stonewall Museum’s New Executive Director 40 u Genre Latino | La Romana, Repúbica Dominicana 44 u Things that Make You Go Hmmm... 48 u The Hot List | Top 10 Happenings in South Florida this Week 60 u Feature | Business for the Arts Presents Ron Hutchins 62 u Feature | Judy Premieres Sept. 27th 66 u Creep of the Week | Milo Yiannopoulus 70 u Hot Bodies | Lowdown on Carbohydrates 80 u Hot Advice | A Shot at Love 82 u Feature | MCC of the Palm Beaches’ New Senior Pastor 12 u
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South Florida Last Wednesday, Save, held their annual Luminary awards, honoring young professionals for their contributions towards equality. Once again, this special event was held at Bacardi Headquarters and honored many including Adrian Madriz and Ebonni Chrispin. Congrats to the SAVE organization for another successful event! On Thursday, there were 2 events we attended. The first was Lightship Media's 20th anniversary, which also doubled as the grand opening of their new studio. The event featured Joe Posa as
Joan Rivers on the red carpet, fabulous food and drinks and the opportunity to be in a green screen shoot. Congrats to the entire Lightship Media on 20 fab years! Afterwards we headed to Hunters for the Celebrity Lip Sync Battle, which was a fundraiser to raise money for the Smart Ride. Community leaders took the stage and lip synched for charity. Congrats to Kevin and everyone involved for another fun event! On Friday, we headed down to Miami to check out the new Floppy Roosters and got a tour from Charlie
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The Pub
and Paulo. The place is gorg, and features a dance area and plenty of area to see their sexy dancers. They also have lap dance areas and private rooms. On Saturday we started the afternoon at the Pub for the Pet Project Bartender Underwear auction, which raised much needed money for this important organization all while letting us see sexy bartenders in their undies. Saturday night we headed to the manor Complex where they were celebrating their 10th anniversary in grand style. In their ballroom they
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Everything you need to plan your week featured one of the break out stars from Ru Paul's Drag Race, the one and only, Alyssa Edwards along with DJ Dani Toro. In the Ivy Dance Room and Patio, Noche Latina Saturdays featured performances by Lana and Juliana and a FREE Raffle to win tickets to the Gloria Trevi concert at the American Airlines Arena. They had 5 winners each win 2 tickets. The entire club was opened and every room was packed. Congrats to Brett, Paul, Gary and their entire staff on 10 fab years and wishing them many more years of success! On Sunday, we headed to Scandals who was featuring the annual Leather Masked Ball leather auction. Lots of guys were modeling leather items, and this was all done as a benefit to raise money for LMB. u THURSDAY SEPT 26 The WMBA presents their Monthly Luncheon at Tropics Grille (2000 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors) from 11:30-12 pm networking, 12-1 Lunch and Introductions. The cost is $20 for WMBA members and $25 for future WMBA members. Lunch will include a full buffet, beverage, and tip all included. Free Parking in the City Lot by City Hall at 2020 Wilton Drive.
Please register online at Wiltonmanorsbusinessassoc iation.com. Miss Toto announced today that the final Celebrity Deathmatch dance party will take place tonight at The Deck in Wynwood. A first of its kind, the series, founded by Miss Toto, started in December of 2018 and have invited hundreds, month after month, for one night, to forget their troubles, dance, socialize and watch drag artists, local and beyond battle it out in a boxing ring for a title. Celebrity Deathmatch: End Game is taking place from 9pm - 2am. Admission is free. u FRIDAY SEPT 27
Electra returns to the Pub at 9:30pm with her birthday show: better late than never.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA - 770 NE 125th Street) is thrilled to present an expanded event as part of its Jazz at MOCA series including a performance by singer Leslie Cartaya, a panel discussion and O, Miami. Panel Discussion is at 6pm with Jazz at MOCA at 8pm.
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The Pet Project for Pets presents a benefit to raise money for our furry friends entitled “Hoops 4 Hounds� at Sound Bar from 3 to 6pm. You can play as teams or individuals. Please register by calling 954-568-5678 or info@thepetprojectfl.org. The Key West Tipsy Trolley Tour will be featuring a Pub Crawl from 6-11pm
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where all profits go to Key West Cares and Hurricane Dorian Bahamas Relief. Tickets are $35 in advance (Sunsetgreen.ticketleap.com) or $40 day of. u SUNDAY SEPT 29
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The Pub presents “Joyful Noise� a celebration of Gospel Music at 6pm. Join your three hostesses: RaeJean Cox, Candy Cox and Nancy Ross with special guests Charlie V Carter, Verandah Lanai, and West Palm Beach royalty, Melissa St John. The Grand Resort and Spa will be hosting BearSurrection's The Ultimate Bear Pool Party on from 1pm6pm. The party will have food, open bar, music, entertainment and a fashion show. More information about
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The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce will present its second annual Business Community Ally (BCA) Awards at Trulucks Fort Lauderdale from 5:30-7:30pm. This year's honorees are The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale (Business Ally Award), Michael Berry of Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina (Business Leader Award), Brenda Hartley of Bank United (Impact Award), Tim Hart of R3 Accounting (Advocate Award), Michael Goodman of GPR | Goodman Public Relations (Legacy Award) and Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis (Visionary Award). Tickets are $55 for members
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Men's grooming brand Reuzel is launching five new products: two all-new hair products and three of their top-selling beard products in a new Wood & Spice scent - available now at Reuzel.com and barbershops worldwide. Reuzel Grooming Spray Tonic ($18): Reuzel Grooming Tonic is your quintessential barbershop tonic, adding volume and protecting a man's hair from the blowdryer. If you have fine or thinning hair, you'll be able to get lift and control with this proven volumizing formula
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without weighing your style down. Light hold, low shine & water-based. Reuzel Beard Foam - Wood & Spice ($13.50) - Reuzel Wood & Spice Beard Foam features a brand-new fragrance that's a bit of a slap in the face (don't worry, in a good way!). Massage it in, and you'll find it controls wayward hairs and conditions the skin underneath. Formulated to reduce itch & beardruff, tames rogues hairs, softens coarse hairs, instantly makes your beard appear thicker and keeps it moisturized Reuzel Beard Balm - Wood & Spice
and $65 for non-members at FTLchamber.com/bca.
Alibi's 22nd Anniversary This weekend
Georgie's Alibi/Monkey Bar will be celebrating their 22nd anniversary all weekend long from Thursday through Sunday. Thursday starts with the anniversary edition of “What's The T” hosted by TP Lords, which will include giveaways and free anniversary T-Shirts all night long. On Friday, they feature a special double DJ event featuring resident DJ AJ Reddy along with Drew G. On Drag Brunch Saturdays they feature their entire cast (Shardee, TP, Kitty and Rianna). The Saturday night they ($13.50): Reuzel's bestselling beard balm is the key to keeping your beard healthy. Massage it in and your beard will instantly smell great with the new Wood & Spice fragrance and feel soft. More important, this balm will help your beard stay healthy at its roots, so you get less itching and beardruff. Use a nail to scrap out a pea-sized amount. (Or a dime, if your beard is especially heroic.) Emulsify between your palms and then rake your fingers through your beard and
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feature another Double DJ Event with resident Carlos G and for the first time Ed Wood. On Sunday, their Let's Get LIT hosted by Missy Meyakie Lepaige features a Bahamas relief drive and giveaways and Free T-shirts all night. u HOT STUFF Public Ticket Sale Day for the 2019-2020 season of the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will be Saturday, October 5, at 10 am. To get tickets and see the season's entire line-up visit the Kravis Center's official website at kravis.org or view the season brochure at kravis.org/brochure.
mustache. Make sure to massage the balm into your roots, so it can nourish and moisturize your skin underneath. Reuzel Aftershave - Wood & Spice ($10.50): Slap a little Reuzel Aftershave on after you shave. Reuzel's proprietary T4 Tonic Blend (which includes witch hazel extract, nettle leaf extract, rosemary extract and horsetail root extract) immediately goes to work toning and moisturizing.
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deep inside HOLLYWOOD By Romeo San Vicente
Twenty years of Merrily We Roll Along
Euphoria gets a second season Is the HBO series Euphoria good or bad? Is its dominant narrative revolving around a group of cisgender female and trans femme teenagers progressive? Or does it engage in exploitation when its characters suffer in grand, frightening ways? Does its harrowing depiction of drug use, sexual violence and other trauma make it honest or irresponsible? Sometimes it's difficult to sort out. But we do know that its cast, led by the impressive Zendaya, is giving it their all, and the dreamily hazy
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music video qualities it possesses make it seem highly attractive even as it depicts a fairly brutal vision of adolescence. And now there'll be a season two – thank goodness, because all its story lines ended in cliffhangers – so when we gather up our courage to dive back into the relentlessly grim teenage tragedy, it'll probably already be waiting for us. We'll be on board in the anticipation of a hopeful, if not necessarily happy, ending for these kids. They deserve it.
The classic Stephen Sondheim musical Merrily We Roll Along is the story of friends whose show business careers span 20 years. When the action begins they are middle-aged, successful, estranged and unhappy. And then the story moves back in time, little by little, ending with a powerfully moving final act that sees them all headstrong young comrades full of hope and belief in the power of that friendship. Well, who better to film this sort of yearsspanning saga than Richard Linklater, the man who shot his adolescent epic Boyhood over the course of 12 years with the same actors, allowing his main character to grow up before the audience's eyes. This time, though, the shooting schedule – already in progress – will last two decades, and twentysomething stars Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hanson), Beanie Feldstein (Booksmart) and Blake Jenner (Glee) will shoot the beginning of the film sometime in the late 2030s, when they've reached actual middle age, for a theatrical release sometime close to 2040. Now let's hope that there are still theaters in 2040 and that climate change has been adequately addressed so that there's still an audience. Happy waiting! Romeo San Vicente loves anything Zendaya is in!
GLBX's Annual Awards At Trulucks Fort Lauderdale
The GLBX (Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange) of the Greater Fort Lauderdale
Chamber of Commerce will present its second annual Business Community Ally (BCA) Awards hosted by Truluck's Fort Lauderdale (2584 East Sunrise Boulevard) on Wednesday, October 2, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. This event will recognize and showcase individuals and corporate entities that are successfully doing business with the LGBT+ community, de ining and implementing diversity and inclusion policies and/or supporting worthy related causes. This year's honorees are The Galleria at 28 | Hotspots.LGBT
Fort Lauderdale (Business Ally Award), Michael Berry of Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina (Business Leader Award), Brenda Hartley of BankUnited (Impact Award), Tim Hart of R3 Accounting (Advocate Award), Michael Goodman of GPR | Goodman Public Relations (Legacy Award) and Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis (Visionary Award). “Now, in its second year, The GLBX Council is pleased to honor Broward County's individuals and corporate community leaders who are paving the way toward a more inclusive LGBT+ community,” said Andy Rogow, GLBX board chair. “Today, more than ever, it's important for us, as a
council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, to spotlight those who are progressively embracing diversity, challenging standards and contributing toward a more robust business economy for all.” Guests will enjoy a networking cocktail reception as they mix and mingle with community movers and shakers at Truluck's. Culinary delights and entertainment will complement the awards ceremony which will be presented by local business leaders and sponsors. “It is a privilege for us to support a diverse business community and The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce that helps to make Fort Lauderdale a great place to live and work,” said John Wyner, general manager of Truluck's. “We are delighted to host this awards program while we provide a taste of our delicious food and top-notch service.” The GLBX Business Community Ally Awards are sponsored by Truluck's Fort Lauderdale, The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina, the City of Fort Lauderdale, Hotspots! magazine and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Tickets for the GLBX BCA Awards at Truluck's Fort Lauderdale are $55 for members and $65 for non-members (includes two drinks and lite bites) and can be purchased at FTLchmber.com/bca. Complimentary valet parking is included in the ticket price. As a special offer, attendees are invited to stay post-event and enjoy a threecourse dinner for $50. Reservations for dinner only can be made by calling (954) 396-5658.
About the Gay & Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX) Since 2010, GLBX of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce has fostered the business development of LGBT+ businesses and allies to harmoniously work together. Through networking, training platforms and signature events, GLBX has established itself as a viable economic driver aligned with the overall mission of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. This active organization unites and connects businesses, offering an inclusive voice for a more prosperous business environment. LGBT-owned businesses and allies in Greater Fort Lauderdale are encouraged to attend events and join the chamber by calling (954) 462-6000 or visit FTLchamber.com.
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Names:
Jose (Brown Hair) is a Taurus and is 22 and Rick is a Capricorn and is 23. Nationalities
They were both born in Cuba, but live in Miami now. How long have you guys been together?
One year.
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How did you meet and was it love at first sight?
We met at the gym, and became first and got to know each other and then decided to date. What do you do for a living?
Jose – I am a manager in a retail store. Rick – I am a relationship Manager for a bank. What do you do for fun?
We work out, we love dinning and enjoy traveling a lot.
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What does the future hold for you?
Jose – I am doing a Master's in Business Administration. I would like to be a CEO. Rick – I am doing an associate in Business and I would like to move up in the bank.
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Names Hunter
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Following a national search, the Stonewall National Museum & Archives today announced the appointment of Hunter O'Hanian as executive director, effective Oct. 1. Respected as a national leader of the LGBTQ+ movement, O'Hanian previously was the director of the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art in New York, N.Y. The Leslie-Lohman Museum is a nationallyprominent organization and is the only art museum devoted exclusively to artwork that speaks to the LGBTQ+ experience. “Hunter has been enthusiastically selected by the Stonewall National Museum & Archives Board of Directors to lead the institution,” said Ronald Herron, Chair of the Stonewall Board of Directors. “Stonewall has a major cultural and educational presence in South Florida and has emerged as a nationally-prominent LGBTQ+ organization, and we expect Hunter to build on that success.” Justin Estoque, co-chair of Stonewall's National Advisory Council (NAC), congratulated O'Hanian and said, “the NAC will continue as a sounding board and resource for support to the Board and Hunter, as they work to raise SNMA's national pro ile and build its collection which documents LGBTQ+ history and culture.” Said O'Hanian, “I have long been an admirer of the Stonewall National Museum & Archives and its supporters. They have worked hard to preserve LGBTQ+ history and culture in South Florida and nationally. I'm pleased to be part of this organization and look forward to exploring ways to expand its collection and present important stories that can be told through our Archives and Library. I look forward to seeing how we can work together with other LGBTQ+ organizations to collectively create a prominent national resource.” O'Hanian has extensive experience in the arts and has worked with artists, exhibitors, and students for more than 20 years. He recently completed a term as the executive director and CEO of the College Art Association, the largest art history professional association in the world. O'Hanian previously served as the executive director of the Foundation for the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston. Prior to that, he led two renowned artists' residencies programs, one at the Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass Village, Colo., and another at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, Mass. O'Hanian studied painting at Boston College and received his Juris Doctorate degree from Suffolk University in Boston. He was awarded with an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from the Art Institute of Boston and has received numerous other awards and honors. Long-time, part-time residents of South Florida, O'Hanian and his husband, Jeffry George, live in Pompano Beach, FL.
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la romana “La Romana es la segunda ciudad en riqueza económica de la República Dominicana, además de ser la tercera que más recursos genera al país”. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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La Romana fue fundada en 1897, cuando le fue otorgada una concesión a una firma cubana por el Congreso Nacional para establecer una refinería de petróleo. En sus orígenes, La Romana fue una ciudad decadente y sin un futuro para sus habitantes. Esto cambió a partir del año 1917 gracias a la construcción de un gran 40 | Hotspots.LGBT
molino de propiedad de italianos emigrados de la región de Roma, el Lacio que permitía obtener azúcar a partir de la caña de las grandes plantaciones que aún al día de hoy rodean La Romana. No hay que olvidar que actualmente, tras la industria del turismo, la azucarera es la que más ingresos genera para la
población. La puesta en funcionamiento del molino de azúcar coincidió con el alza de los precios del azúcar en todo el mundo, lo que provocó que los empresarios azucareros necesitasen mucha mano de obra, aprovechado por muchas familias pobres dominicanas del interior que se desplazaron a La Romana en busca de una mejor vida. A principios de 1960, Gulf and Western Industries, Inc. compró el molino de azúcar y empezó a invertir en la industria ganadera y cementera de la provincia. Paralelamente, invirtió aproximadamente 20 millones de dólares en modernizar el municipio haciendo construir colegios, clínicas, viviendas y demás infraestructura para sus trabajadores dominicanos. A mitad de la década de 1970 el conglomerado americano anteriormente citado empezó a vender sus activos dominicanos y a la vez construyó lo que hoy es uno de los mayores y exclusivos complejos turísticos de la República Dominicana, Casa de Campo. Uno de sus habitantes, Héctor Castillo Figueroa, emigrado a España en los años 1960-1970, se convirtió en el primer edil afroamericano de España, cuando fue elegido, el 3 de abril de 1979 como alcalde de la ciudad de Isla Cristina por el partido de UCD. El hecho motivó que ambas ciudades, La Romana e Isla Cristina, se hermanaran en los años 1980. Es un municipio cuyo desarrollo, en un principio, lo debe a la empresa Central Romana Corporation, quien posee algunas propiedades
diseminadas por toda la ciudad y zonas periféricas, además muchos terratenientes tienes sus terrenos arrendados para el cultivo de caña de azúcar, lo que los convierte en "Colonos", por lo cual reciben beneficios monetarios. Es un pueblo con casi el 100% de empleo, principalmente en la industria del turismo o con la Central Romana Corporation, la Zona Libre (Zona Franca Romana), o una de las empresas de servicios allí. La ciudad debe su nombre a una antigua balanza romana de gran tamaño que en el siglo 19 servía para pesar las mercancías que transitaban por el puerto, muy importante en aquella época, y propiedad de una familia originaria de Roma.
Este puerto se encuentra localizado en la desembocadura del río Chavón, con un calado de 34 pies, una longitud de muelle de 100 metros, un círculo de maniobra de 240 metros, y un canal de entrada de 60 metros de ancho y profundidad de 40 pies. Este puerto es de propiedad privada supervisado por la Autoridad Portuaria Dominicana, construido durante la década del 50 por la Gulf and Wester hoy Central Romana Corporation. Ante el auge del turismo en la Rep. Dominicana los propietarios del Central Romana Corporation construyeron un muelle turístico dentro de su terminal portuaria para completar las facilidades que desde hace años ofrecen en la isla Catalina, manejando los pasajeros en embarques y desembarques internacionales a través de su aeropuerto.
Sus operaciones están basadas en la exportación de azúcar, carga general, carga en contenedores, combustibles y el manejo de cruceros, actualmente cuenta con dos terminales, el Muelle comercial y la terminal Turística Esta ciudad se caracteriza por su enorme influencia en los programas de turismo del país. Está lleno de hermosas playas y muchos hoteles y resorts. También hay muchas zonas suburbanas de crecimiento y de las comunidades cercadas, esta ciudad tiene una población grande, y todos los problemas asociados con las áreas de alta densidad. No tiene muchos puntos de interés notable en términos de arquitectura o de los espacios urbanos, siendo apenas 100 años de antigüedad. La Romana es la segunda ciudad en riqueza económica de la República Dominicana, además de ser la tercera que más recursos genera al país. Siendo esta la segunda ciudad más rica del país con una economía sostenible, basada principalmente en el turismo, industrias y el comercio.
La Romana was founded in 1897, when a concession was granted to a Cuban firm by the National Congress to establish an oil refinery. In its origins, La Romana was a decadent city and without a future for its inhabitants. This changed from the year 1917 thanks to the construction of a large mill owned by Italian emigrants from the region of Rome, the Lazio that allowed to obtain sugar from the cane of the large plantations that still surround La Romana today . Do not forget that currently,
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genre latino / Conexiones after the tourism industry, the sugar industry is the one that generates more income for the population. The operation of the sugar mill coincided with the rise in sugar prices around the world, which caused the sugar businessmen to need a lot of labor, taken advantage of by many poor Dominican families from the interior who moved to La Romana in Looking for a better life. In the early 1960s, Gulf and Western Industries, Inc. bought the sugar mill and began investing in the livestock and cement industry in the province. At the same time, he invested approximately 20 million dollars in modernizing the municipality by building schools, clinics, homes and other infrastructure for his Dominican workers. In the mid-1970s, the aforementioned American conglomerate began selling its Dominican assets and at the same time built what is now one of the largest and most exclusive tourist complexes in the Dominican Republic, Casa de Campo. One of its inhabitants, HeĚ ctor Castillo Figueroa, emigrated to Spain in the years 19601970, became the first African-American mayor of Spain, when he was elected, on April 3, 1979 as mayor of the city of Isla Cristina by the party of UCD. The fact caused both cities, La Romana and Isla Cristina, to be twinned in the 1980s. It is a municipality whose development, in the beginning, owes it to the Central Romana Corporation, which owns some properties scattered throughout the city and areas In addition, many landowners have their leased land for the cultivation of sugarcane, which makes them "settlers", so they receive monetary benefits. It is a town with almost 100% employment, mainly in the tourism industry or with the Central Romana Corporation, the Zona Libre (Zona Franca Romana), or one of the service companies there. The city owes its name to an old Roman scale of great size that in the 19th century served to weigh the goods that passed through the port, very important at that time, and owned by a family originally from Rome. This port is located at the mouth of the ChavoĚ n River, with a draft of 34 feet, a pier length of 100 meters, a maneuvering circle of 240 meters, and an input channel 60 meters wide and 40 feet deep.
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This port is privately owned supervised by the Dominican Port Authority, built during the 50s by the Gulf and Wester today Central Romana Corporation. Given the boom in tourism in the Dominican Republic, the owners of the Central Romana Corporation built a tourist dock inside their port terminal to complete the facilities they have offered for years on Catalina Island, handling passengers in international shipments and landings through your airport. Its operations are based on the export of sugar, general cargo, containerized cargo, fuels and cruise management, currently it has two terminals, the Commercial Dock and the Tourist terminal.
This city is characterized by its enormous influence on the country's tourism programs. It is full of beautiful beaches and many hotels and resorts. There are also many suburban areas of growth and fenced communities, this city has a large population, and all the problems associated with high density areas. It does not have many notable points of interest in terms of architecture or urban spaces, being barely 100 years old. La Romana is the second city in economic wealth of the Dominican Republic, in addition to being the third that generates more resources to the country. This is the second richest city in the country with a sustainable economy, based mainly on tourism, industries and commerce.
Things That Make You Go
Hmmm…
By Troy Maillis
They Are Who They Are
Merriam-Webster recently announced that it has added the nonbinary pronoun “they” to its dictionary, which is now listed as one of four definitions of the word.
A Long Time Coming
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission voted unanimously last week to pass several protections for LGBTQ residents. The non-discrimination ordinance, which is 44 pages, “protects the city’s LGBTQ community from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations in the city. It also establishes domestic partnership protections and a ban on conversion therapy for minors.” “It is to establish equal rights for a population that has long been denied such rights,” said Mayor Dean Trantalis. My only question: Why did it take so long? Source: Local10.com
A Monumental Achievement
The Homomonument was unveiled in Amsterdam in 1987. The memorial was initially created to honor those who have suffered homophobic attacks of all sorts, but the Homomonument is especially dedicated to victims of the Nazi Holocaust, as symbolized by the monument’s prominent use of the pink triangle and the orientation of the monument itself, which points directly at the historic Anne Frank house. Source: Funtrivia.com
Merriam-Webster defines “they” as “used to refer to a single person whose gender identity is nonbinary.” This is how the online dictionary company used the pronoun in a sentence: “I knew certain things about … the person I was interviewing.…They had adopted their gender-neutral name a few years ago, when they began to consciously identify as nonbinary — that is, neither male nor female. They were in their late 20s, working as an event planner, applying to graduate school.” Source: TheHill.com
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OAKLAND PARK’S – OKTOBERFEST This 15th annual festival is presented by Funky Buddha, and features German music performed by the Alpine Express band and Sepp Diepolder, a master yodeler, zither and accordion player, and performances by the Edelweiss and Auerhahn Schuhplattlers. Enjoy German food, cold beer, exciting field games and activities, and apple strudel eating contests. Friday, October 4, 6 to 11 pm, Saturday, October 5, 1 to 11 pm, and Sunday, October 6, 1 to 7 pm; Jaco Pastorius Park (4000 N. Dixie Highway) Tix: $5, and 12 and under are free PERFORMER - GLORIA TREVI Gloria is a Mexican singer-songwriter, dancer, actress, television hostess, music video director and businesswoman who has been in the public eye since 1985. Trevi was often dubbed as the Madonna of Mexico. She’ll be bringing her Diosa de la Noche Tour USA to south Florida for one night only! Fri, October 4; 8pm; American Airlines Arena (601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami); Tix start at $20; Aaarena.com ROCKER - ADAM ANT An English singer and musician who gained popularity as the lead singer of new wave group Adam and the Ants and later as a solo artist, scoring 10 UK top ten hits from 1980 to 1983. He has also worked as an actor, appearing in over two dozen films and television episodes from 1985 to 2003. Adam brings his Friend or Foe tour to South Beach. Tues, October 1; 8pm; The Fillmore (1700 Washington Ave, Miami Beach); tix: start at $37; . Fillmoremb.com. MOVIE – JOKER An original standalone origin story of the iconic villain not seen before on the big screen, it’s a gritty character study of Arthur Fleck, a man disregarded by society, and a broader cautionary tale. This Crime/Drama/Thriller stars Joaquin Phoenix (in a role that is sure to get Oscar Buzz), Zazie Beetz, Robert De Niro, and Jolie Chan. Premieres Friday, October 4; Rated R; 122 minutes WEPA - TITO PUENTE JR. Global Arts Project and the Collins Park Neighborhood Association celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Tito and His Latin Jazz Ensemble in what is sure to be a great performance. This is the fourth of five free concerts in the 2019 Artscape series. They will also be collecting in-kind contributions for the Bahamas Sun, September 29; 4pm - 7pm; Collins Park (2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach); Free; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/titopuente-jr-and-more-sept-29-free-tickets-72564202483
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COMEDIAN – TACARRA WILLIAMS Tacarra recently placed first runner up on the inaugural season of Bring The Funny, but honestly should have won. Known as “The Beautiful Beast,” Tacarra brings the laughs by drawing on her rough life as a twin, sibling to six others and by daring to be a voice for every woman too afraid to think aloud. She has her own special on Comedy Central. Wed, October 2; Palm Beach Improv (550 S Rosemary Ave #250, West Palm Beach); Tix: $20; Palmbeachimprov.com; Thurs, October 3; Miami Improv (3450 NW 83 Avenue, SUITE 224, Doral); Tix: $20; MIamiImprov.com R&B - THE WHISPERS AND STEPHANIE MILLS The iconic group The Whispers have been recording and performing since the early sixties with classic hits Rock Steady, Keep on Loving Me and As the Beat Goes. Stephanie Mills has an illustrious 35 year career, with notable hits such as Home, The Power of Love, What You Gonna Do With My Loving. The Grammy and American Music Award-winning recording artist, has had five best-selling albums and ten Billboard #1 singles. Fri, October 4; 7:30 pm; Broward Center for the Performing Arts; Tix: start at $48; Browardcenter.org SALSA - GILBERTO SANTA ROSA Known as The Gentleman of Salsa, he is one of the most celebrated Latin music vocalists in the world. With the ASCAP Latin Heritage Award, six Grammy Awards, and four Latin Grammys, he has the most #1 hits on Billboard’s Tropical Albums Chart (with 12 in total!). His latest album, “En Buena Compañía,” is an eclectic mix of Santa Rosa’s romantic style with harder-edge salsa. Sat, October 5; 8pm; Broward Center for the Performing Arts; Tix: start at $45; Browardcenter.org AWARDS - GLBX The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce will present its second annual Business Community Ally (BCA) Awards. This year’s honorees are The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale (Business Ally Award), Michael Berry of Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina (Business Leader Award), Brenda Hartley of BankUnited (Impact Award), Tim Hart of R3 Accounting (Advocate Award), Michael Goodman of GPR | Goodman Public Relations (Legacy Award) and Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis (Visionary Award). Wed, October 2, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm; Truluck’s Fort Lauderdale (2584 East Sunrise Boulevard); Tix: $55 for members and $65 for non-members (includes two drinks and lite bites) and can be purchased at FTLchamber.com/bca.
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COMEDIAN – CAROLINE RHEA Carolien brings a fresh, smart and spontaneous approach to all of her work. Her tv career has taken off since she first starred on Sabrina The Teenage Witch. She starred in Lifetime’s Fat Like Me, and was the host of NBC’s The Biggest Loser and The Caroline Rea Show. She was last seen in Rhea’s Anatomy on Bravo. Fri & Sat, October 4 and 5; Boca Black Box (8221 Glades Road #10, Boca Raton); Tix are $35 & $45; BocaBlackBox.com
The 'Clown in a Gown' talks death-drop disdain, bachelorettes in gay clubs and why she's done with “Drag Race” By Chris Azzopardi
Bianca Del Rio is in Stockholm on her It's Jester Joke comedy tour, still subject to the fraught human realities of traveling despite her top-tier queen status. And packing – don't remind her. “As a drag queen, you travel with so much shit,” says Del Rio (aka Roy Haylock). Famous for her tart candor, the Louisianaborn stand-up comedian's success is a result of saying what she thinks and not caring what you think. And you, of course, already know this if you witnessed the self-proclaimed “Clown in a Gown” reign over the other crown-pining contestants during season six of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2014. Five years later, Del Rio, who has written a book, Blame It on Bianca Del Rio, and starred in her own ilm, Hurricane Bianca, is still coming out on top. In June, New York magazine named Del Rio one of the top 100 “Most Powerful Drag Queens in America.” Just before bringing her worldwide comedy tour stateside, Del Rio called to defend bachelorettes who celebrate at gay clubs, predict an inevitable Lizzo backlash and roast Drag Race queens who use emotional manipulation to get ahead in the competition.
What is the one thing you absolutely cannot leave home without?
I'm a drag queen – there are so many elements. I de initely need makeup. But a razor, I would assume. The problem is, with drag you have to travel with so much stuff. You have to bring size 12 shoes, extra eyelashes; you can't really ind
that stuff just anywhere. De initely not in Stockholm. So I have to pack a lot of stuff. A lot more than I usually would like to admit.
How many suitcases do you travel with?
Four suitcases. Three of those are drag, one of them is what I call my “boy bag.” It's just to have options. The airport struggle – the security, the baggage, all that shit – really does start to wear on you.
And imagine if you went through airport security as – well, maybe you do go through as Bianca.
I've never had to ly in drag – thankfully!
As a self-proclaimed expert on nothing who has an opinion on everything, I need your take on John Travolta nearly giving Taylor Swift impersonator Jade Jolie a VMA because he mistook her for the actual Taylor Swift.
(Laughs) I mean, it's hysterical. Obviously he's got delusion problems. He's not dealing with a full deck right now. He also is a Scientologist, which goes to show it. And he had that Adele Nazeem moment. Either he's a drunk or he takes a pill or he just doesn't fucking care. I was just glad to see he was not wearing a wig. There's a rarity! So, you know, he's embracing his non-wig self. Next he'll admit that he's gay.
That he confused them – was it a compliment to Taylor or to Jade?
To Jade, because she's a Taylor Swift impersonator. I think it's great. I think it's an honest mistake, because to be fair I can't tell any white girls apart.
As Bianca, do you ever confuse people?
I do meet-and-greets, and when you have meet-and-greets, people are always like, “Oh, I just saw you in Stockholm!” or “I saw you in London!” and I have to really think. You do 150 people a night as part of the meet-andgreets, so it's very hard to remember. There's usually some characteristic that gets me there, but on occasion I've been like, “Have we met before?!” And they'll say, “No.” I'm like, “Oh… OK. Thought we did.” So it can fuck with you, with that many people a night. But I really haven't mistaken anybody for anybody of importance, no.
If John Travolta met you, who knows who you might be mistaken for.
Who cares! I'm not interested! He's not high on my list.
Who is high on your list?
I think every gay man would say Dolly Parton. She's that rare one that is almost like some mythical creature. She's just one of those who I love not only because she's Dolly Parton and I've grown up with her, but also she's just so fucking funny.
Some people might describe you as a “mythical creature” too.
Emphasis on the word “creature,” yes. But mythical? No. (Laughs)
This is very controversial in gay bars, so I wonder if this translates to your shows. But do you let bachelorette parties come to Bianca shows?
Oh, I don't care. Whoever buys a fucking ticket, I don't give a shit. Gurl, listen: I think people have lost their minds. The gays don't even wanna be in the gay bars anymore! They're all on a f*cking app anyway. Nobody is even paying attention. And look, at least somebody's in the bar. Somebody has to buy a drink to keep gay bars open. You can't rely on gay men to do that. So look, let the girls come in, let them
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have a good time. Not like I've never told a bitch to shut up. You can do that, but you can't be offended. Who cares! As long as they're there having fun, fuck it.
Isn't the point of coming to a Bianca Del Rio show to be offended?
First of all, it's important to laugh at ourselves. I laugh at myself, and I laugh at everything that I could possibly laugh at. But I think we've lost that because there's so much with social media warriors constantly saying, “You can't say this” and “I'm offended.” Well, then, fuck off! If you're offended by me, then don't come and see me. It's very simple. I don't like Kim Kardashian, but I don't spend my life watching her on fucking TV or writing all over her Facebook or Instagram or Twitter saying, “I hate you, you're a piece of shit.” I just don't care. You can live a successful life with someone not liking you.
Have you always been the kind of person who says what some people really want to say but are too scared to say? Has that always been your style? Always. Yeah, yeah.
As a kid?
Yeah, as a child everything was always funny to me, and I would always try to ind humor in all of it. It's just what you have to do. It was just my survival skills. Imagine being different, being artsy, being gay. All that de initely can either turn on you or you can ind a way through it, and that was just my way through it, which is being blunt and upfront. And the people who got it – usually the smart ones – understood it.
When did you know you could get away with more if you put on a costume?
When I got paid. I always said it, but it wasn't until the packaging came with it. And it's not so much that I can get away with more – it's just what's easier for people to accept. For instance, with drag in particular, the average person would think, “I have nothing of interest with a drag queen.” But when they see it, they're kind of fascinated by it. So, for me, it was just this evolution into it. I mean, I could totally live my life without being in drag and I probably will. I'm not doing this forever. 54 | Hotspots.LGBT
What do you think your post-drag life will look like?
That's the stupidest question! I have no idea! I know I don't want to be schlepping around the world in a wig and heels at 60, I can tell you that. It's one of those things where I'm like, look, it's been 24 years so far, I'm all right, but I know it's not forever. And I have no idea. I didn't plan this far. So I don't know what the fuck I'll be doing. But it'll be something fun, that's for sure.
You once said it's important to know your limits. What new limits have you set for yourself at 44?
I said I didn't want to do drag at 40 because at the time I think I was 37 and it was right before Drag Race, and so I was working a regular job in New York City during the day making costumes for Broadway and then at night working in a club. So at that point, 18 years of working in the clubs and trying to stay a loat – and the bars were fading, not many people were coming out like they used to, so New York nightlife completely changed and I thought I could wrap this up at 40 and be OK. I'd had a great 20 years and that would've been that. But then at 38 – well, 37 is when I ilmed Drag Race – it shifted everything, it elevated everything, and I was ready for the challenge. But I don't think I want to stay in that particular game. I mean, no one should. No one should stay in something just because you've been doing something. You have to trust your instincts and move on. I de initely know this is not something I want to do forever on this level. It's demanding – and by no means am I bitching about it. I'm being realistic here. Options! (Laughs)
After your controversial remark during Montreal Pride about “Drag Race” season 10 contestant Blair St. Clair in 2018, did that have you reconsidering how far to push the envelope?
First and foremost, I have a problem with, when you're watching a drag show and everybody has an ailment or an issue or loves to tug at your heartstrings to try to get people to like you. That's what I was discussing (during her set, Del Rio said, "You got the one going 'Ugh, I'm fat.' Then you got the other one going 'Ugh, I'm a black queen,'" referencing season 10 contestants Eureka O'Hara and The Vixen. She then mentioned
Blair St. Clair opening up about being sexually assaulted: “Then you got that other bitch, 'I was raped!' No, fuck you…”). I was discussing someone being left at a bus stop, somebody being sick. All of that is part of the nonsense of being part of a reality show. And I'm entitled to an opinion when someone's about to lip sync for their life and they start pulling out all this fuckery. There's a time and place to discuss serious topics. So my joke was about people that ind any way to bring up their heartache and pull on heartstrings, that's what I was discussing.
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I'm living proof that you can get through the show without f*cking crying in every episode...
And so no, I refuse to change anything that I say and do because, like I said, the people who like it, like it, the people who don't, don't. But as they have an opinion about me, I can have an opinion about the ridiculousness of a drag show. It's my take on it. And I'm living proof that you can get through the show without f*cking crying in every episode, for cripes' sake! I laugh at the fuckery. I laugh at the stunts and gimmicks. It's no worse than somebody doing a death-drop. It's been done! Just fucking be entertaining! I'm so sick of all these sob stories! That's what that's about.
I'm guessing that even though you were named one of America's most powerful drag queens, it's not true that with great power comes great responsibility.
I think that's absolutely ridiculous. There's a list that says I'm No. 1; there's another list that says I'm the worst drag queen. That's just how it works! None of that means anything. And what's this responsibility? I'm a f*cking man in a wig making a living. I'm not a f*cking superhero. And don't put me on
a pedestal because I shouldn't be on a pedestal, because they love to put you on a pedestal and then tear you the f*ck down. You cannot fool me. They love to say you're amazing. Like, look, this girl Lizzo is the one everybody loves right now. Just give her a year and there's gonna be something someone is gonna bitch about and pull out and say “she did this” and say “she did that” and CANCEL her. That's how they are. That's just the world. So look: I'm not looking for that type of acceptance. And you shouldn't be putting faith in f*cking people that are on reality shows, for cripes' sake. That's ridiculous. People that idolize me or Snooki have problems.
Referring to the way the queens are depicted on “Drag Race” versus their actual persona, you said recently, “I've been behind the curtain. And when you're behind the curtain, it's kind of weird to watch.” Do people get a better understanding of who you are from your shows than they did from “Drag Race?”
Yes and no. The thing is you can only be yourself when you're on television, and of course if you say something they're going to use it. So the people that say, “Oh, it's the editing”? Well, if you didn't say it, they wouldn't have the footage. I've accepted responsibility for everything I said and everything I did, and sadly a lot of people don't do that when they leave the show. They have to blame someone, and it won't be themselves.
If you could have been on a different season of “Drag Race,” which season of girls would you have wanted to compete against?
I don't care. I don't have an opinion. (Laughs) I can't even remember who was on what season when! It's that much of a blur. It was six years ago, and I never watched the show when it was airing. I would watch marathons, but I would never watch it weekly, night after night after night. I never followed. The only seasons I'm familiar with are four and ive; the rest of them have become a blur. And, I mean, a lot of them are my friends, but I can't remember which season they were on. I'm also a irm believer that it happened, it was great, I had a great experience and a great moment, but I wouldn't 56 | Hotspots.LGBT
change any of it.
So if an “All Stars: Winners” season ever happens, would you be interested in competing?
Nope. Why? Would you go back to high school?
As editor of Q Syndicate, the international LGBTQ wire service, Chris Azzopardi has interviewed a multitude of superstars, including Cher, Meryl Streep, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, GQ and Billboard. Reach him via Twitter @chrisazzopardi.
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Business for the Arts of Broward's Arts Mean Business Speaker Series
Presents Ron Hutchins Business for the Arts of Broward's (BFA) 2019 Arts Mean Business Speaker Series continues with a presentation from dancer and choreographer Ron Hutchins on Thursday, October 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at General Provision Downtown, 300 SW 1st Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP by September 27 to rvegas@bfabroward.org. Light appetizers and wine will be served at 6 pm followed by the presentation at 6:30 pm An acclaimed director and choreographer, Hutchins' work has been seen internationally and on the stages of some of our nation's inest regional theatres, such as The Goodman Theatre, Georgia Shakespeare Festival, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, The Cleveland Playhouse and the historic Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. to name a few. Internationally, Hutchins' work has been presented in the 21st Century Theatre and People's Theatre with Seven Ages productions in Beijing and Shanghai, China. Hutchins' South Florida Theatre credits include The Actors' Playhouse, The Wick Theatre, Broadway Palm, Hard Rock Cafe, Cirque Productions, Miramar Cultural Center and, on the horizon, Lauderhill Performing Arts Center. A proud member of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SCD), Hutchins is the 60 | Hotspots.LGBT
resident choreographer for the Florida Children's Theatre, South Plantation High School and Parkway Middle School of the Arts. A passionate educator, Hutchins enjoys teaching Broadway Dance at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Hutchins is the recipient of three Carbonell Awards, two Silver Palm Awards and a Midot Medal from the Florida JCC Maccabi Games – the highest honor awarded to individuals who embody a value and go beyond from what is expected. Arts Mean Business with Ron Hutchins is hosted by General Provision Downtown and sponsored by Nova Southeastern University (NSU). NSU's Davie-Fort Lauderdale campus features outstanding visual arts exhibitions and theatrical, musical and dance performances. Visit nova.edu/arts for this year's lineup.
About Business for the Arts of Broward
Business for the Arts of Broward is a not-forpro it 501(c)(3) engaging businesses and business leaders to advocate and educate about the importance of the County's art and cultural community as well as to recognize the connection between cultural vitality, creative success, and economic development. To learn more visit facebook.com.BFABroward or BFAbroward.org.
By Scott Holland
Four years ago in late May my partner and I had to be in the New York Metropolitan area for a few events, and we took two extra days to spend in the city. While there, we went to see the Broadway show “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nightime.� When we left the show, Oscar asked me what I thought of the play and I said that the lead
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actor (Alex Sharp) will de initely be winning the Tony (Tony Awards were ive days later), and I was pretty sure the show would win for Best Play. When he asked how I knew this since I hadn't seen any of the other actors that were nominated. My response was although I have not seen the shows this year, I had seen more than enough in my lifetime to know that no
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actor could have been better than Alex. This is the same way I feel about René e Zellweger in her leading role as Judy Garland in the movie Judy. In addition to the fact that she looks uncannily like Judy Garland, she must have done a tremendous amount of research as her mannerisms are so on point it is scary. What really got me about Renee's performance is not the times she is portraying Judy being manic, but rather the times she is silent, and with just one look (Sunset Boulevard fans will love this) took me in, and made my spine tingle. Her eyes are so expressive, it's unreal. Before this movie I wasn't a big René e Zellweger fan, but that has changed! In addition, one of my favorites, Finn Wittrock, has a supporting role, and is also fabulous. I became a fan of Finn when he played Dandy in the 4th season of American Horror Stories – Freak Show. The ilm starts out with Judy being young and on the set of The Wizard of Oz, and after quickly showing us how she was mentally abused by the ilm studio, which clearly set the town for the rest of her life, we fast forward to 1968 where Judy is homeless and the only way for her to make enough money to support her 2 younger children (Liza was already an adult) is to take a gig in Swinging London to perform in a sell-out run at The Talk of the Town. It is 30 years since she shot to global stardom in The Wizard Of Oz, but if her voice has weakened, its dramatic intensity has only grown. As she prepares for the show, battles with management, charms musicians, and reminisces with friends and adoring fans, her wit and warmth shine through. Even her dreams of romance seem undimmed as she embarks on a courtship with Mickey Deans (Finn), her soon-to-be ifth husband. One of the highlights of the movie for me was Judy's kindness and compassion to two gay guys who were waiting for her at the stage door. It was if she became friends instantly with her two adoring fans. And yet Judy is fragile. After working for 45 of her 47 years, she is exhausted; haunted by memories of a childhood lost to Hollywood; and gripped by a desire to be back home with her kids. Featuring some of her best-known songs, including the timeless classic 'Over the Rainbow', Judy celebrates the voice, the capacity for love and the sheer pizzazz of “the world's greatest entertainer For anyone who loves good story telling and/or phenomenal acting this is a must see movie. As a matter of fact, I am de initely going to see it a second time. I am also going to predict right here that Miss Zellweger will be walking away with her 2nd Oscar!
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MILO YIANNOPOULUS First Twitter came for Milo Yiannopoulos,
and I did not speak out because I was not a racist. Then Facebook came for Milo Yiannopoulos, and I did not speak out because I was not a misogynist. Then Yiannopoulos was broke, and I did not speak out because GOOD. Seriously, f*ck that guy. In case you didn't hear, rightwing gayprovocateur Yiannopoulos is having a sad, because he's been booted off of the biggest social media platforms because of his hateful, terrible self. It only took years, but Twitter and then Facebook slowly began to realize, “Hey, we're for-profit companies and we don't have to let people use our platform to incite hatred and violence against marginalized groups of people.” Honestly, it's too little too late (Twitter is Trump's hate screed podium, after all), but I can't say I'm sad that folks like Yiannopoulos are finding it harder to spread their disgusting message far and wide online. But, like I said, Yiannopoulos is sad, and that's good. According to Vice, Yiannopoulos has taken to Telegram, an app that has apparently become a dumping ground for right-wing hater mongers rejected by bigger platforms, to complain that he just can't make a living
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these days and it's so unfair. According to Vice, Yiannopoulos had 400,000 followers on Twitter, but has just 19,000 on Telegram, which Yiannopoulos called “a wasteland.” “I spent years growing and developing and investing in my fan base and they just took it away in a flash,” he bemoaned on Telegram. It's true. He did spend years growing his “fan base,” and I mean base in the, well, basest sense. And I suppose, technically, THEY did take it away, in that they (Twitter, Facebook) told him he couldn't use their stage for his one-man hate show anymore. But, really, he begged them to do it, violating their terms over and over again. You'll remember that Twitter said, “Boy, bye,” after his racist hate fest against actress Leslie Jones. But if you listen to him it's like he got deplatformed because he dared to wear a MAGA hat. In reality, Yiannopoulos has worked very hard to alienate as many people as possible. He was just the grand marshal in the so-called Straight Pride parade, giving the event a hint of legitimacy since he, a gay man, was associated with it. Though one wonders if the people in charge of the parade were familiar with his public argument in favor of pedophilia (shrug emoji). In short, he's not very popular right now.
But he's still got a following. “It's nice to have a little private chat with my gold star homies,” he wrote on Telegram. See? Yiannopoulos still appreciates the people who are still listening. Or not. “But I can't make a career out of a handful of people like that,” he continued. “I can't put food on the table this way.” Aww, he can't make a “career” as a troll anymore. Sad. Also, like anyone believes he eats at a table. He takes all of his meals in his crypt. But wait, what about these people being his “gold star homies?” “Holy fucking hell the base in America SUCKS,” Yiannopoulos said according to VICE. Huh. I guess the gold standard really is bullshit. “Frankly they deserve to lose their country,” he continued, “and if by some miracle we manage to save it, it'll be no thanks whatsoever to voters, readers, subscribers and ENTIRELY thanks to the few brave souls battling on the front lines, beyond all reason and hope.” In other words, it's all up to Milo to save us all from ourselves. You know, I remember when somebody else said, “I alone can fix it,” and that
dude is currently fucking up this country but good. No wonder Milo is such a fan. Yiannopoulos complained about various other social media platforms while on Telegram, including Gab and Parler, basically saying that nothing comes close to Twitter or Facebook. “Unless something monumental changes,” he warns, “we are just going to be driven off the internet forever.” Lord knows the Trump presidency has felt like an eternity to the majority of us who didn't vote for him, so honestly forever can't come soon enough. The bottom line is, Yiannopoulos has worked very hard to be one of the bestknown trolls out there. But, in the end, he shouldn't be surprised to find himself where trolls belong: all alone and under a bridge D'Anne Witkowski is a poet, writer and comedian living in Michigan with her wife and son. She has been writing about LGBT politics for over a decade. Follow her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski.
HOT BODIES by Tom Bonanti
HereÂ’s The Lowdown on Carbohydrates
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hese day's carbohydrates get a pretty bad rap. Some popular fad diets stress cutting back so severely on carbs that many uninformed folks have begun to blame their “battle-of-the-bulge� on this poorly misunderstood macronutrient. Get this right. Carbs are your friends. Without them you will have little or no energy and you won't be able to synthesize protein for muscle growth. Eliminating all carbs can damage your health. Carbohydrates provide energy as your body breaks them down to form glucose, the body's
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main energy source. Whatever glucose you don't use is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscle tissues. Muscles horde two thirds of this glycogen, using it to fuel daily activities, including your work outs. The liver holds the rest and releases glycogen as glucose when the brain and other organs need energy. If your carb intake is consistently low, you won't have enough glucose to satisfy the body's energy needs. When that happens, the body breaks down protein and fat for energy. Translated, this means that you can use valuable lean muscle tissue. Carbohydrates are essential for energy and
muscle growth just be careful not to over do them. When glycogen stores are maxed out, excess carbs are stored as fat. Speaking of fat, without enough carbs in your diet your body cannot burn fat no matter how dynamic your aerobic program may be. Not all carbs are created equal. Simple carbs consist mostly of sugar. These are found in candy, cakes, pies, and processed foods that are unduly high in calories and not as nutritionally valuable. Complex carbs provide healthy doses of starch, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Clearly, complex carbs are a superior food source.
Complex carbohydrates like whole grain cereals, breads, beans, and many fruits and veggies, provide a steadier, longer lasting supply of energy. This is because they take time to break down and metabolize. This process allows glucose to be released into the blood stream more gradually providing you with a steady supply of energy. Don't be confused by the glycemic effect of carbohydrates. The glycemic effect of a food is how fast and high your blood sugar rises after you eat it and how quickly your body brings glucose levels back to normal. It's not just whether a carbohydrate is simple or complex that determines the
glycemic effect. A number of other factors such as how a food is prepared, and which foods are present in the stomach at the same time come into play. Its helps to know what sort of glycemic effect different foods have upon the body. Low or moderate glycemic index complex carbs like yams, baked beans, apples, peaches, oatmeal, and whole grain rice and cereals are best eaten earlier in the day to sustain energy especially on workout days. High glycemic foods are great after an intense workout – they quickly replenish hungry muscles with glycogen. Try eating oranges, bananas, grapes, rice and pasta after a “kickass” workout.
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A SHOT AT LOVE DO “NOT INTERFERE” Dear Andreus, I have a close friend whose partner passed away about 6 months ago. Another one of our friends is now in pursuit of him. All of us, including the deceased partner were close friends. I don't think it's cool for my friend to be pursuing him out of respect for our deceased friend. Am I wrong for this? Sincerely, Gregory J. Dear Gregory, Ultimately, though you are being a concerned friend, it is not your business. They are both adults. No one is cheating on anyone else. You friend passed away, leaving your other friend widowed. Your friend moving forward with his life is the best thing anyone can do. Might it be too soon, maybe so, but that is solely his decision to make. I would certainly not interfere. If it works or doesn't work out, they will find out soon enough, but everyone deserves a shot at love and happiness. Dear Andreus, I am in school and working 2 jobs. My boyfriend is quite comfortable financially, and though we don't live together, he has
asked me to stop working and focus on school and he will pay my bills for me. The offer sounds amazing, but I am afraid to leave my affairs to someone else. It would help a great deal, but I don't know what to do. Is it a good idea, or should I keep going as I have been? Sincerely, Jose P. Dear Jose, I must admit that this is probably the sweetest and most supportive thing I have heard in a long time. Does he have an available brother? Lol! However, in my honest opinion you are right to have some hesitation. For a couple reasons, this is not a good idea. First, you will lose your sense of independence because you will become reliant upon his finances to sustain you. Secondly, these types of scenarios give a single person complete control over the relationship, which should always be as equal as possible. What I can suggest though is maybe letting go of one job and accepting some support from him. That way you maintain independence, and he is allowed to support you to an extent. I hope that helps you a bit. Best of luck in you endeavors.
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Names Rev. Marie Alford-Harkey as New Senior Pastor Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beach Gardens (MCCPB), the largest
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schools in Monroe, Michigan. “My work at the Religious Institute has given me experience in managing staff and programs, working collegially with other organizations and leaders, and inding ways to communicate deep religious values in the public arena. Throughout my time there and even in my preseminary job as a high-school teacher, I have always been deeply involved in my church community, whether on staff or serving as volunteer assisting clergy. I've been involved in many aspects of church life and leadership. I am ready, with God's help, to move pastoral ministry from the margins to the center of my life,” says Rev. Alford-Harkey. “I look forward to working with the members, friends and supporters of the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches, and learning more about this extraordinary place to live, work, play and pray.” “Our Pastoral Search Committee had input from the congregation regarding the qualities they required in our new pastor. After much, much prayer the committee narrowed down our search to two candidates,” says Renna McGinnis, vice-moderator of the MCCPB Board and member of the Pastoral Search Committee. “When interviewing Rev Marie it was as if we already knew her as there was such a connection and level of comfort. After two interviews it was no surprise that God had lead us to our candidate."
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