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NBA Player Apologizes for Gay Slur

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San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker Says ‘Fag’ in French

Tony Parker, of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, apologized last weekend for using the word French word for “fag” during the 2013 European basketball semifinals, OutSports reports.

Parker, who is from France, was caught on a microphone using the French word for “fags” (“tapettes”) when playing for his home country

against Spain. According to a Google translation he said: “I feel we were afraid, we were playing as ’fags.’)

He later apologized: “I’d like to apologize to the gay community. I did not want to offend them. If I have offended the gay community, I apologize it was not my intention at all.”

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of inclusion from the man who assumed the papacy just six months ago.

In Havana, Cuba, Irene Delgado said the church needs to adapt to modern times.

“The world evolves, and I believe that the Catholic Church is seeing that it is being left behind, and that is not good,” said Delgado, 57. “So I think that

they chose this Pope Francis because he is progressive, has to change things.”

Francis, in an interview published Thursday in 16 Jesuit journals worldwide, called the church’s focus on abortion, marriage and contraception narrow and said it was driving people away.

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the ground and started crying,” she told KTLA. She said initially, running for homecoming queen was all about her, but she later “realized it wasn’t for me anymore and I was doing this for so many people all around the country and the state and possibly the world and I am so proud to win this not just for me, but everyone out there.”

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students did have an issue with Campbell running for homecoming queen but the school’s principal, Paul Morrow, said he’s proud the way the majority of the audience voted.

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Principal said he was proud of the way the audience voted

A transgender teen had her dreams come true Friday night when she was named homecoming queen of her Huntington Beach, Calif., high school, the city’s CW-affiliated station KTLA reports.

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Pope Francis said church’s focus on gays, abortion were driving people away

Catholics attending Sunday services around the globe said they were heartened by Pope Francis’ recent remarks that the church has become too focused on “small-minded rules” on hot-button issues like homosexuality, abortion and contraceptives.

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Spurs Nation reports that Parker took to Twitter when NBA’s Jason Collins came out earlier this year.

“Really hope people will RESPECT Jason Collins for his decision to come out.

Just glad he can now relax and not be afraid to be who he is,” Parker wrote.

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The closest thing to a sweep came in the miniseries/movie categories, where the HBO film “Behind the Candelabra” won three Emmys on the night, including outstanding miniseries/movie. Also honored: director Steven Soderbergh and star Michael Douglas.

The film won eight Emmys at last week’s Creative Arts Emmys, giving it wins in 11 out of its 15 nominations.

Douglas, who played Liberace in the biopic, joked with co-star Matt Damon, who played the pianist’s lover, Scott Thorson.

“You deserve half of this,” Douglas said, holding up the award. “Do you want the bottom or the top?”

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Host Neil Patrick Harris kept things moving, despite uneven material.

“Tonight we celebrate the best in television,” he said in his opening monologue.

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He also cracked a Paula Deen joke to a groan. “Not soon enough?” he asked.

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News Briefs +Elton John to Perform in Moscow In an interview with the British newspaper the Guardian this week, Elton John revealed that he will perform in Moscow this December despite Russia’s “homosexual propaganda law,” America Blog reports.

“I’ve got to go. And I’ve got to think about what I’m going to say very carefully,” the singer told the newspaper. “There’s two avenues of thought: do you stop everyone going, ban all the artists coming in from

Russia? But then you’re really leaving the men and women who are gay and suffering under the anti-gay laws in an isolated situation. As a gay man, I can’t leave those people on their own without going over there and supporting them. I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I’ve got to go.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a measure into law this summer that bans “gay propaganda” from minors,

which prohibits the LGBT community and its supporters from holding Gay Pride events and bans same-sex couples from showing displays of affection. Those who violate the law can be fined hefty sums and face jail time. Additionally, tourists who break the law can be detained up to two weeks and be kicked out of Russia.

A number of celebrities have spoken out against the law, the latest being Cher,

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’Ex-Gay’ YouTube Star Announces He Will be a Father

Internet celebrity Antoine Dodson, who rose to fame in 2010 for his comments on a local news station, has been openly gay until May when he announced on Facebook that he has become a Hebrew Israelite and “no longer into homosexuality.” Now, Dodson is back in the spotlight with another announcement: he will be a father.

According to TMZ, the YouTube star will not reveal who his girlfriend is but says he is in love.

“I just became the happiest man alive!! My beautiful Queen and I are having a baby!!”

Dodson tweeted Tuesday night. He also said he and his girlfriend “took two tests to be sure” she was really with child.

“I’m having a baby – no hoax, no joke,” he added.

TMZ’s Harvey Levin, who is gay, then asked Dodson if he was the man who impregnated his girlfriend.

“Directly impregnated that I really do love,” Dodson replied, “I really do love this girl.”

Levin and his co-host then wished Dodson the best of luck.

Four months ago, Dodson took to Facebook to announce he was straight and part of the “True Chosen Hebrew Israelite descendants of Judah,” the British newspaper the Daily Mail reports.

“I have to renounce myself, I’m no longer into homosexuality I want a wife and family, I want to multiply and raise and love my family that I create,” Dodson wrote.

Three years ago, Dodson, who resides in Huntsville, Ala., became a YouTube sensation after he was interviewed for a local news station about his sister fighting off a man in her bed. The clip went viral and has over 55 million views.

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Openly gay contestant Andy Herren won CBS’s controversial reality show “Big Brother” season 15 On Wednesday night, just days after it was reported that he was fired from his real-life job.

Herren was crowned the winner and nabbed the $500,000 grand prize, beating out finalists GinaMarie Zimmerman, who took home $50,000 for placing second, and Spencer Clawson, who came in third.

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season yet as a number of the “Big Brother” houseguests made racist, sexist, violent and anti-gay comments, which were aired online via the show’s live feeds. Fans of the show can subscribe to the 24/7 live feeds, allowing them to watch the players’ every move. As a result, some contestants’ real-life employers have fired them, including Zimmerman, who was let go from her job as a pageant coordinator in July.

Earlier this week, Herren, who is the first out player to win “Big Brother,” was reportedly fired from his teaching job at the College of DuPage, a community college outside of Chicago.

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who said that she was offered a chance to perform at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi Russia, but turned it down over the anti-gay measure.

“I can’t name names, but my friend called who is a big oligarch over there, and asked me if I’d like to be an ambassador for the Olympics and open the show,” Cher said.

“I immediately said no. I want to know why all of this gay hate just exploded over there.”

“Andy Herren has formerly worked for College of DuPage as a part-time instructor.

He does not currently work for the College,” DuPage officials wrote on Facebook. “Any behavior or language he uses on the CBS reality show “Big Brother” does not represent the opinions or values of College of DuPage.”

But Morty’s TV, a popular “Big Brother” blog that transcribes the live feeds for fans, writes, “While in the Big Brother house Andy has said that he does not know if he will be re-hired when he gets out, if DuPage wants him, his employment would begin in January. It sounds more like Andy was working on a per diem, or more precisely, a per semester arrangement, and the college had not determined if he his services would be required in January.”

Though Herren hasn’t been as direct with the racial remarks, he’s made a number of personal attacks towards fellow houseguest Elisa Slater, especially after she was evicted.

“I would punch her in the throat,” Herren said soon after Slater was eliminated. Zimmerman then called some of the evicted contestants “biracial robots who aren’t human.” Herren replied, “Yeah, the robotic biracials.”

Additionally, houseguest Aaryn Gries was fired from her modeling job for her racist and anti-gay comments she made earlier this summer. Contestant Amanda Zuckerman also came under fire for making racial and antigay remarks. She complained about a black houseguest for putting a headband on her greasy, “nappy-hair head.” She also referred to another black contestant as “the dark knight” and “the black mamba.” She, along with Gries, referred to Herren as a “queer.”

CBS officials denounced the remarks.

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Men of African American Legacy Empowering Self New program aimed at reducing HIV infection rates from gay and bisexual black men Denise Royal

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A new innovative program developed in California at the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science at UCLA offers new ideas on how to reduce unprotected sex among gay and bisexual black men.

It’s called Men of African American Legacy Empowering Self, or MAALES. It was created to deal with the significantly higher rate of HIV/AIDS among African Americans.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, African-Americans accounted for an estimated 44 percent of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. in 2010.

Among men who have sex with men, black men account for the largest estimated number of HIV infections. Yet there are few programs that address this specific problem within this specific demographic. That’s why MAALES was created.

The goal of the program was to motivate these at-risk participants to change their behaviors. “Part of what attracted people to our program is that we focused on their status as black men first. We didn’t focus first on HIV or their sexuality. That helped us to get around

UCLA is offering a new idea on how to reduce unprotected sex among bisexual and gay black men called Men of African American Legacy Empowering Self, or MAALES. The program was created to deal with the significantly higher number of HIV infection rate of HIV/AIDS among African Americans.

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the stigma on sexuality. Few approaches do that. Recognizing the importance of race is essential,” said the study’s principal investigator, Nina Harawa, PhD associate professor of research at the Charles R. Drew University of Science and Medicine and adjunct professor at UCLA. Anyone who had sexual relationships with both men and women could enroll. The participants ranged in age from 18-years-old to their late 60’s. Some were HIV positive. Some of them had shared with their female partners that they also had sex with men. Others had not.

The intervention sessions were very wide ranging. “We treated the men as whole people. We talked about HIV but we talked about overall health as well. We discussed their health risks more generally -- like quitting smoking and eating healthy. Men were not reduced to their sexual organs,” Harawa said.

Those sessions sought to motivate the men to change their behaviors. They highlighted reasons to stay healthy by redefining what it means to be a real man. It asked questions like ‘who in your life is important?’ It introduced concepts like being responsible for oneself and one’s community.

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Participants met twice a week for three weeks. At the end of those sessions they set and committed to personal goals related to HIV risk reduction. Six weeks later they had a review meeting of sorts to reinforce what had been discussed. Another session was held three months later to discuss what, if any, life changes had been made.

Six months after those meetings, participants on average reported reductions in the behaviors that put them at risk for HIV/AIDS. “Some people wound up using condoms more. Some have fewer sexual partners. Through our intervention, men started thinking more about why they were having sex in different situations.

That may have led to not having sex as often,” Harawa tells SFGN. Based on those results, researchers hope the use of this type of targeted therapy will expand. According to Harawa, “We’re hoping that this may be adapted by other agencies to look into carrying it out with other participants. But we are worried, there’s not enough interest these days as the focus has switched to interventions of a biomedical nature.”

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Friday Marks National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Denise Royal

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September 27 marks the fifth annual National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The purpose of the day is to highlight the growing issue of HIV/AIDS in the gay community. To anyone who thinks HIV/AIDS is no longer an issue for the gay community think again. The fact is that the HIV epidemic is far from over for gay and bisexual men.

Consider these numbers from the Centers for Disease Control: •Men who have sex with men (MSM) account for approximately half of the 1.1 million people living with HIV in the United States and more than half of all new HIV infections each year.

•Comparing 2008 to 2010, there was a 12 percent increase in the number of new infections among MSM. Among the youngest MSM — those aged 13 – 24 — new infections increased 22 percent, from 7,200 infections in 2008 to 8,800 in 2010.

•White MSM continue to represent the largest number of new HIV infections among MSM (11,200), followed closely by black MSM (10,600) and Hispanic MSM (6,700).

“The main reason for the National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is to remind us that after more than 30 years, gay and bisexual men remain at the center of this crisis,” says Dr. David Purcell, Deputy Director for Behavioral and Social Science at CDC’s Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention. “Gay and bisexual men need to learn how to protect themselves.”

National Gay Men’s HIV/ AIDS Awareness Day differs from World AIDS Day and other commemorations. The main call to action this year is get tested and if you are HIV positive, get treatment.

Other goals include raising awareness about HIV/AIDS among gay men and promoting a better understanding of the complex factors that drive HIV transmission among gay men.

Thirty-two years after the CDC first mentioned AIDS as a health epidemic, there have been great strides in treatment and an HIV diagnosis is no longer considered a death sentence. But experts warn, that progress has made many

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people complacent. These days, men still underestimate their personal risk or believe HIV is not a serious health threat.

“We need the gay community to reengage when it comes to the fight against HIV/AIDS,” Purcell said. “HIV is treatable; but it’s a serious chronic disease. Getting tested and knowing one’s status is critical to preventing HIV.” According to a CDC study of 20 major U.S. cities in 2011, MSM (Men who have sex with men) had high levels of HIV infection, and many of those infected with HIV did not know it.

HIV/AIDS remains a critical problem in South Florida. According to Florida’s Department of Health, Broward County had the highest rate of diagnosis of HIV infection and of AIDS per 100,000 people in the nation among metropolitan cities in 2011. Miami-Dade County had the second highest rate. Florida ranked third in the nation in the number of persons living with HIV in 2011.

“We need to once again bring HIV out of the shadows,” Dr. Purcell said. “Action is needed at the community, state and federal levels.”

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CDC Taking to Google Plus for LGBT event Public invited to listen to special panel on a special day Jacob Long

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It’s 2013’s National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) wants you to stop by its place for an important conversation.

The CDC will be hosting a Google+ Hangout, open to the public on Sept. 25, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST. The panel is called Innovative HIV Prevention Activities for Gay and Bisexual Men, and the event topics include: •A new HIV testing strategy for gay couples called Testing Together •The benefits of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) usage for men who have sex with men (MSM) •A national campaign that encourages HIV testing and addresses HIV stigma among Latino/Hispanic MSM. You can go to the event page to RSVP and later watch the panel (you can also see it on Youtube). You don’t need any special accounts to watch the panel. Just follow the link.

According to a release, invited speakers include:

Welcome

•Wayne A. Duffus, MD, PhD, Associate Director for Health Equity, CDC’s National

Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention

Testing Together (Couples HIV Testing and Counseling)

•Rashad Burgess, MA, Branch Chief, Capacity Building Branch, DHAP, NCHHSTP, CDC •Rob Stephenson, PhD, MSc, Associate Professor, Hubert Department of Global Health, Emory University

What Every Gay Man Should Know About PrEP

•Dawn K. Smith, MD, MS, MPH, Biomedical Interventions Activity Lead, DHAP, NCHHSTP, CDC •Jim Pickett, Director of Prevention Advocacy and Gay Men’s Health, AIDS Foundation of Chicago

Reasons/Razones (National HIV Prevention Campaign for Hispanic/ Latino Gay Men)

•Alberto Santana, MS, Campaign Manager, DHAP, NCHHSTP, CDC •Miguel Chion, MD, MPH, Associate Director, Education-Capacity Building Assistance, AIDS Project Los Angeles For more information, go to http://bit. ly/1d3xEdD. soflagaynews //

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Fort Lauderdale Man Needs Help to Pay for Transplant Denise Royal

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Hubert Allred is sick and tired. He’s been waiting for a kidney transplant for five years.

In the meantime, he undergoes dialysis treatment three times a week. Each visit lasts 4.5 hours. On top of that, Allred takes 17 pills every morning and 8 each night including the anti-anxiety pills to help him keep still during his dialysis.

“These days I feel about 40 percent of my former self. I don’t sleep at night. I can’t rest during the day. My time is filled with doctor’s visits as I wait to hear about getting a new kidney,” Allred tells SFGN. He’s one of 96,000 Americans currently awaiting a kidney transplant. His procedure is expected to take place soon at the Shands Transplant Center at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

The cost of aftercare and temporary housing will cost up to $6,000. It’s money that Allred and his partner Terry simply don’t have. “I never knew how much money I would need for my recuperation,” Allred says. “I have never had to raise money before, but now I need to.”

The 49 year-old lives in the South Middle

River section of Fort Lauderdale. He is the Block Captain of his neighborhood’s civic association. He does a lot to fight crime and his neighbors returned the favor by giving him money to go to Gainesville for some preliminary tests.

But Allred needs more money. He’s counting on his neighbors, friends and now, strangers to help him come up with the funds needed for his post-transplant care.

He’s using crowd funding site ifundi.com to do it. So far, $273.00 has been raised. That’s far short of his goal. Allred’s fundraising effort can be found at http://www.ifundi. com/hubertskidneytransplant.

The Boca Raton-based online fundraising site ifundi.com is similar to kickstarter. It allows users to create a page at no charge and raise money for anyone or anything.

Still, Allred doesn’t real feel comfortable in the role of taker, because he so often plays the role of giver. He loves to cook and often makes food for his neighborhood association meetings. He also helps out a blind woman in a nursing home by bringing her food. “I help people all the time,” says Allred.

But money isn’t the only obstacle in Allred’s road to better health. His blood type is O negative.

The American Red Cross refers to the O negative blood type as “the universal donor.” A person with this blood type can donate to anyone, but in return, he or she can only receive blood that’s also O negative.

As for Allred, he remains optimistic that he’ll have the transplant and it will be a success. “I have a strong faith. I believe in God. I know he will carry me through.

And I am ready to go back to work and have a life.”

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Glam-A-THON Struts its Stuff to Fight Breast Cancer Jesse Monteagudo

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Glam-A-THON is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to take the fear out of breast cancer and mobilize women in their community. Now in its seventh year, Glam-A-THON sponsors a series of fabu fundraisers that raise funds to fight breast cancer and help those who live with the disease. The founder and president of Glam-A-THON is Tammy Gail, herself a breast cancer survivor.

“Everyone is faced with a crossroads

moment in their lives,” Gail said. “Mine was being diagnosed with breast cancer. I realized that many women and men, some that I know and many that I do not, will also be given the same frightening news.

That forced me to stop thinking about myself and the illness. We can either use change for good or allow it to paralyze us with fear. I chose to make cancer work for me. So six years ago I assembled the Dream Team of friends, family, and supporters to

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help develop Glam-A-THON and spread the message that there are resources in our community to help breast cancer patients when their days seemed darkest.”

Gail’s “Dream Team” is a “who’s who” of Broward County’s professional women: Hope Schraeter, Beth Dreyfuss (Cherry Bekaert L.L.P), Traci Allyn Shur (Broward Health Foundation), Dr. Archana Maini (Broward Health Medical Center), Judith Honorowski (Sweet Messages) and Lais Pontes (The Pontes Group).

“Funds raised from Glam-A-THON events benefit Broward Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of Broward Health.

Funds are directed to the Lillian S. Wells Women’s Center at Broward Health Medical Center and the Lisa Boccard Breast Center at Broward Health Coral Springs,” Gail said.

“The partnership of Glam-A-THON and Broward Health Foundation has allowed hundreds of women who are uninsured or underinsured to receive mammograms, diagnostic testing, treatment and assistance in battling breast cancer. We want to make sure that the Glam-A-THON fund addresses human needs as well for women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation.

Often these women are unable to drive after treaent, so a taxi service is provided to offer transportation to and from treaent to those that need it.”

The first Glam-A-THON event of the 2013-2014 season was Fired Up!, held Sept. 9 at Grille 401, featuring the shirtless talents of the South Florida Firefighters

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Calendar Men. On Sept. 12 Glam-ATHON hosted a screening of the movie “Kinky Boots” at Cinema Paradiso, Fort Lauderdale’s art theater.

More than a hundred women and a few men enjoyed an outrageous night of film, food, fun and female impersonators.

Participants enjoyed the benefits of a cash bar and a variety of food donated by Michele’s Dining Lounge, Big Louie and other establishments. Some of the more adventurous women entered a “kinky boots” contest hosted by Nathalie Rodriguez from Y100 radio station. Local drag legend Lady Fancy and her troupe posed for photos before the movie and gave a surprise performance during the climax of “Kinky Boots.” (Already a cult classic, “Kinky Boots” inspired the Tony Award-winning musical of the same name.) The evening ended with an after-party at Michele’s Dining Lounge where a percentage of the proceeds were donated to Glam-A-THON. The next Glam-A-THON event is the Lipstick Lounge and Big Boys Toy Chest – because you can’t leave the boys out – on October 4 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. This is followed October 13 by the annual Glam Doll Strut where women, men, kids, pets and others get together for the hippest stiletto extravaganza to hit the streets of Fort Lauderdale.

For more information about these and other Glam-A-THON events, visit the web site: www.glam-a-thon.com.

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Ryan White Care Renewal Update Fort Lauderdale votes to defend HOPWA and Ryan White Care Sean McShee

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mean massive cuts to the Ryan White Program funding ….” Michael Ruppal of The AIDS Institute charged that it would be irresponsible to reauthorize Ryan White Care Act without knowing the effects of the implementation of health care reform.

The Sept. 6 meeting of the South Florida AIDS Network (SFAN) provided an opportunity to obtain community feedback within the time allotted by the Mayor. After much discussion, an ad-hoc subcommittee from SFAN was formed, met, and produced a report. The Commission’s votes reflected the input of this report, emphasizing the defense of HOPWA against looming cuts and the re-authorization of the Ryan White Care Act but without specifying when.

According to Jason King, while AHF would have preferred “a more explicit timeframe

for reauthorization,” AHF was satisfied with the result.

This tactical dispute among people in fundamental agreement should not prevent them from working together in the future.

Two budget crises loom on the immediate horizon: 1) a vote to keep the government funded after Oct. 1, 2013, and 2) a vote, sometime in October or November, to raise the debt ceiling or default on the country’s debts. The HIV infected and affected communities need to be vigilant.

September 19, 2013 RWC meeting postponed AIDS Healthcare Foundation had scheduled a meeting on the future of Ryan White Care Act on Sept. 19 at the Pride Center, but according to Jason King, AHF postponed it as a result of problems in setting up the panel.

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission voted to pass a resolution urging Florida’s Congressional delegations to defend and support two key HIV service programs.

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On Sept. 17, The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously passed a resolution urging Florida’s Congressional delegations to defend and support two key HIV service programs: Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) and the Ryan White Care Act. The last agreement to avoid a vote to default on U.S. debts resulted in a $1.2 million cut to HOPWA. The authorization for the Ryan White Care Act will expire along with the entire Federal Budget on Sept. 30, 2013.

The authors of the Ryan White Care Act’s last re-authorization in 2009 prevented the insertion of a “sunset” clause, which would have automatically terminated funding on Sept. 30, 2013. As the Ryan White Care Act lacks this “sunset” clause, continuing budget resolutions can fund its programs.

According to Ann Lefert and Bill McColl, cochairs of the Ryan White Work Group, “even if Congress does not take action, the Ryan White Program will remain a part of the law allowing funding to continue …”

Commissioner Dean Trantalis first introduced this resolution on Sept. 3. While no commissioner objected to this resolution, tactical disagreements exist within the HIV infected and affected communities about how to proceed. As soon as these

tactical disagreements surfaced, Mayor Jack Seller asked for community input on these disagreements and rescheduled the vote for Sept. 17.

Some people and organizations, notably AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) want the Ryan White Care Act reauthorized in 2013 to change the distribution of Ryan White Care funds among the states to reflect changes in the epidemic. Jason King of the AIDS Health Foundation explained, “AHF thinks it’s important to reauthorize this year because the HIV epidemic is impacting the South in ways that it is not impacting other states.

Fifty percent of all new infections occur in the South. AHF wants programmatic fixes such as more money flowing to the South for testing, linkage, adherence, and retention programs to achieve increased viral suppression.”

Other organizations want to keep Ryan White Care funded under a continuing resolution due to the known political climate of budget austerity and the unknown effects of Health Care Reform, scheduled to begin January 1, 2014. Based on discussions with congressional staff, Ann Lefert and Bill McColl, co-chairs of the Ryan White Work Group reported bipartisan concern that “the austerity of the current budget environment could

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We’re Everywhere

Research points out just how widespread among states are same-sex couple having kids

Jacob Long

Ready for this? Out of metro areas boasting populations of more than 1 million, the one with the highest percentage of same-sex couples raising kids is — drum roll — Salt Lake City, Utah.

The numbers come from a late-July infographic by the Williams Institute — a research think tank in California. You can go to the site to see and download all of the

relevant data, which comes to you directly from the U.S. Census.

“Research consistently shows that samesex couples raise children all across the country,” said Williams Institute public policy research fellow, Angeliki Kastanis. “This analysis underscores the fact that recognition of LGBT families is a consequential policy question in every state.”

Kastanis said that the numbers speak for themselves, but that doesn’t mean everyone listens — a hurdle that many Williams Institute reports face.

“I think that in all of our work, we put the numbers out there so groups and people working on the ground have statistic to back their arguments up,” Kastanis told SFGN. “Now there’s just more information.”

Information like the fact that some of the highest-rated metro areas in the scheme ban equal rights to the LGBT community. And here’s a kicker: Mississippi, as a state, has the highest percentage of same-sex couples raising children.

Check it out for yourself. For more information, go to williamsinstitute.law. ucla.edu.

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Pope Francis Unveils A New Fragrance For Gay Catholics And Women I may have been wrong about Pope Francis, I am happy to admit. Six months ago, when Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope, I described the white smoke coming from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel as toxic to LGBT Catholics.

Today I share my crow-eating with an unusual set of dinner companions: the American cardinals and bishops who are now frantically spinning laughable explanations for how Francis is no different from his predecessor, the staunchly anti-gay and anti-women Benedict XVI. How could I have been wrong about a pope who as cardinal described gay marriage as the work of the devil?

What did I not know about him that he has revealed in the first extensive interview of his six-month old papacy? Are his words cause for hope that the Roman Catholic anti-gay crusade may finally be coming to an end? Will this pope end the patriarchal suppression of women? How much hope do I dare to allow myself? Can I believe the poetry of a pope who seems to be speaking from the heart when he warns his bishops and cardinals that if they do not change their ways, “the moral edifice of the church is likely to fall like a house of cards, losing the freshness and fragrance of the Gospel.”

Answers to those questions are found in the stunning interview Francis recently granted to a fellow Jesuit priest, published in English in the 9/30/13 issue of Jesuit magazine America. His words counter the expectation that he would continue the persecutions of Benedict XVI. Instead, we seem to have a pope who is more like lovable John XXIII who convened the Second Vatican Council in the 60s to let some fresh air into the Catholic Church.

(Francis quotes him in the interview.) When pressed for a reaction, New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan said that the pope is simply, “trying a new strategy.” A quick read of the interview proves that Dolan is intentionally misrepresenting the pope’s words in order to avoid the admission that Francis is changing the course of Catholicism not just in style, but in substance.

Highlights of the interview include Francis’ explanation for his autonomous and conservative track record in Argentina. He says, “My style of government as a Jesuit at the beginning had many faults...I was only 36 years old. That was crazy…My authoritarian and quick manner of making decisions

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led me to have serious problems and to be accused of being ultraconservative…but I have never been a right-winger.”

When the interviewer asks Francis to explain his decisions to remain in a guesthouse rather than reside in the papal apartments of the Vatican, to use a simpler car, to offer a place in heaven to atheists, to make plans for increased leadership possibilities for women, to back away from judging gay and divorced Catholics, and to avoid harping on abortion, Francis says, “Sometimes discernment urges us to do precisely what you had at first thought you would do later. And that is what has happened to me in recent months.”

If this is what the pope’s “discernment “ pushed him to do in a hurry, we may be safe to assume there will be more gayfriendly changes to come. In the interview, he spoke specifically about his earlier widely publicized “Who am I to judge?” comment about gay priests.

He says, “A person once asked me, in a provocative manner, if I approved of homosexuality. I replied with another question: ‘Tell me: when God looks at a gay person, does he endorse the existence of this person with love, or reject and condemn this person?’… In life, God accompanies persons, and we must accompany them, starting from their situation…We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage and the use of contraceptive methods. This is not possible. I have not spoken much about these things, and I was reprimanded for that…but it is not necessary to talk about these issues all the time…During the return flight from Rio de Janeiro I said that if a homosexual person is of good will and is in search of God, I am no one to judge…It is not possible to interfere spiritually in the life of a person.”

Francis rectifies the impression I had of him as not listening to gay voices during Argentina’s successful fight for marriage equality, when he says, “In Buenos Aires I used to receive letters from homosexual persons who are ‘socially wounded’ because they tell me that they feel like the church has always condemned them. But the church does not want to do this.”

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centuries and harks back to the early church that was much closer to what Jesus himself intended.

He says, “There is a ‘holy middle class,’ which we can all be part of…I see clearly that the thing the church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts of the faithful…I see the church as a field hospital after battle.” Not many nontheologians will appreciate the strength of those words. The pope is saying that God saves people collectively, not individually and that the church exists to heal rather then to divide.

Pope Francis puts his bishops and cardinals on notice when he says, “The church sometimes has locked itself up in small things, in small-minded rules… The

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people of God want pastors, not clergy acting like bureaucrats or government officials.”

Catholic nuns who have been reprimanded for their activism and Catholic women who are denied ordination will be heartened by the words of a pope who promises to find new ways to feminize the leadership of the church without forcing women into some kind of machismo-laced role. He says, “I dream of a church that is a mother and shepherdess.”

If 76 year-old Pope Francis lives long enough to act on his vision of the church, I may live to see the Catholic priesthood opened to gay people, married people and women who will exude the fresh fragrance of its founder. I begin to think this is possible.

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My HIV Diary A call to action

Each week Ryan Dixon shares his story of taking HIV medication.

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Ryan Dixon (a.k.a former porn star Kameron Scott) has started taking HIV medication.

He’s keeping a diary of his experience.

Being in my mid-20’s isn’t easy, add HIV on top of that and we have one hell of a complicated life. I’m making the best out of the hand life has dealt me and the decisions I’ve made along the way. Writing helps free my mind. Hopefully these words will help you understand the plight of others like myself, and inspire you to live each and every day in the moment.

Week 54

(Sept. 6 – Sept. 13) What are we really doing to fight HIV and AIDS? I’ve asked myself that question quite frequently in the last year. Starting medication has tested my patience and my will and desire to seek a better life for myself.

It’s not just about being healthy, but rather truly happy. The way for me to be truly happy – that answer I have yet to find. Soon I’ll be on stage with some of the best entertainers that South Florida has to offer in the fourth installment of Broward Bares It. This will be my second year involved and it really is a lot of fun. It raises much needed money for Broward House so they can continue to do their part in the HIV battlefield.

Money isn’t the only thing that agencies like Broward House needs. The start of this series has given me the chance to have

my words and thoughts fall on the ears of the youth of today right here in Florida.

Whether it’s talking safer sex with foster kids after school or telling my story to college students, I believe more has to be done to see our future protected. I find myself correcting kids and adults alike when they ask what it’s like to live with AIDS. I too once didn’t know the difference until I was taught it when I went to get my first HIV test in college.

In my diary last week I mentioned an incident that happened online. Hatred like that could only come from the lack of education on the subject. While I try my best to raise as much money as I can for the organizations that do indeed help me and others in our neighborhood, the best service I or anyone reading this can do is to speak up.

Tell your friend that makes a sly remark what the truth about HIV really is. A little education can go a long way. Maybe your friend would be more receptive to the knowledge and empowerment you’re trying to provide than the person shoving condoms in his face at pride. Tell him why he should wrap it up.

Call an agency and see where help is needed. Ask if someone needs a meal brought to them or if they need help passing out those condoms. Money runs the place, but it takes the troops on the ground to really do the most good. See you on the battlefield.

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Skipping Enders Game

LGBT Rights and Sci-Fi Clash— in Space, with Bugs, and Spaceships, and Harrison Ford

Gideon Grudo

Okay, Harrison Ford doesn’t have much to do with it, except that he’s starring in the movie adaptation of Ender’s Game — which is based on a book by anti-gay Orson Scott Card.

Geeks Out is pretty much what the group sounds like — an LGBT group that wants to achieve equality in the geek community.

From the group’s site: “Central to our mission is the free and un-cynical enjoyment of geek culture. While dedicated to our community, we stand united in fandom. Celebrating and promoting the LGBT fans within geek culture strengthens and enriches that culture for all.” And the group wants you to boycott Ender’s Game when it hits theaters on Nov. 1.

Card, a famed author, was in the headlines in February when DC Comics hired him to write for the Adventures of Superman. A devoutly conservative Mormon, and like his church, Card is strongly homophobic. In the 1990s, he advocated for laws banning gay sex to remain on the books and be enforced by the government, and in 2004 put out an essay titled “Homosexual ‘Marriage’ and Civilization,” in which he wrote that “many” LGBT people “first entered into that world” due to being raped or abused.

Here’s an excerpt from Card’s essay, courtesy of Geeks Out’s dedicated boycott site: “So if [they] insist on calling what they do “marriage,” they are not turning their relationship into what my wife and I have created, because no court has the power to change what their relationship actually is.

Instead they are attempting to strike a death blow against the well-earned protected status of our, and every other, real marriage.

They steal from me what I treasure most, and gain for themselves nothing at all. They won’t be married. They’ll just be playing dress-up in their parents’ clothes.”

Yep. That’s what he wrote.

“The LGBT community cannot afford to support bigotry and extremism like Orson Scott Card’s. We are calling upon queer geeks and our allies to skip Ender’s Game,” the site reads. “As producer, Card enjoys profit participation on every movie ticket, every toy and tie-in, every DVD or VOD purchased. Do not let your money finance his anti-gay agenda.”

Here are some of the FAQs from the advocacy page, which Geeks Out officials told SFGN raise valid questions: Lionsgate is a pro-LGBT company and Ender’s Game director Gavin Hood and members of the cast have gone on-record as favoring gay rights and marriage equality. Why attack them?

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We’re not attacking anyone. Skip Ender’s Game is about keeping the money you, I, and our friends work hard to earn from going to Orson Scott Card’s antigay activism.

If you buy a ticket to Ender’s Game, he gets money—he’s the book’s author and a producer on the film. Moreover, both he and Lionsgate have used the F-word: “Franchise.”

They want a sequel, which means another big payday for anti-gay Orson Scott Card— with our money.

A boycott such as Skip Ender’s Game can’t retroactively affect the pay of the film’s cast and crew, which is not based on box office sales. Those profits go to the studio, producers, and Card. The hard work of the film’s cast and crew can be admired and recognized in numerous ways that do not financially benefit Orson Scott Card.

It’s great that Lionsgate and the creative team behind the film have publicly rejected Card’s and NOM’s views. They could have done that at any time, but it was only after bad publicity threatened to overshadow the film’s push at SDCC 2013 that either Lionsgate or Card addressed the issue publicly. Their promise of hosting some sort of LGBT benefit can be read as both generous and calculating. It does not change the fact that Orson Scott Card gets a piece of every dollar the film makes. Decide for yourself whether they should be your dollars.

How is the movie anti-gay? Isn’t this censorship?

Aside from the invading aliens’ being called “Buggers” and some questionably homoerotic tension in the story, Ender’s Game is not an anti-gay story and does not reflect Card’s hateful beliefs. Our issue is not with the book itself or the content of the movie. Skip Ender’s Game is about preventing our community from inadvertently funding one of its biggest enemies. It’s about what we do with our money.

Were we trying to stop the film from being shown, or to remove the book from shelves, that would be censorship.

Declining to participate and inviting our community to skip the movie is not. They have every right to try and sell it, but we don’t have to buy it.

The book is available in libraries and used bookstores, which don’t financially benefit Card. If you’ve been waiting all your life to see a movie version of Ender’s Game, just wait a little longer. The movie will be out on cable soon enough. You can also borrow DVDs for free from most libraries. soflagaynews //

Orson Scott Card (right) at Comicon Photo courtesy of Alex Erde

Orson Scott Card recently stepped down from the board of NOM. Why are you still boycotting?

While it seems like the end of an era for hate groups like NOM, Orson Scott Card conveniently stepping down from the board doesn’t erase years of activism and damage to LGBT families. Though he no longer sits on the board of NOM, he could still be quite active within the group, and may continue to support them financially.

Regardless of what Card continues to do, Skip Ender’s Game is more about what we as a community do with our position in the pop culture marketplace. Neither Lionsgate nor Orson Scott Card can reasonably expect the LGBT community and our friends to overlook the facts and give over our money to someone who has time and again fought against our civil rights.

What about donating money to proLGBT groups when buying a ticket to Ender’s Game? Couldn’t we turn this into something positive?

We are! Geeks OUT is hosting Skip Ender’s Game events on Friday, November 1st in cities across the country. Check the list or our Facebook page to find one in your city or start your own! All Geeks OUT Skip

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Ender’s Game events will benefit local LGBT organizations in each city.

If you really want to donate money to a pro-LGBT group, do it!

Orson Scott Card said the gay marriage question is “moot” based on the Supreme Court rulings. Harrison Ford seemed to agree, saying it was clear “humanity has won.” Many indicators show the tide turning toward marriage equality. Is it moot?

Absolutely not! There are 37 states in the country where gay marriage is fully illegal. In 29, you can be fired from your job for being gay. In Indiana, it’s now a crime for a same-sex couple even to apply for a marriage license. As great as it is to hear wealthy, famous heterosexuals call the gay marriage issue settled-anddone, it doesn’t really work that way.

Recent victories in state legislatures and the Supreme Court did not change the world overnight. Anti-gay activism, even violence, remains a national and global issue. It may look like the home stretch here, but we cannot mistake that for a victory lap.

For more information, go to SkipEndersGame.com.

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2013 Bentley Continental GT V-8: What to Drive if You’re Rich and Single

Fantasy is fun, and I indulge regularly, especially being an automotive journalist.

This week fantasy (among many others that I can’t publish here) involved the ultimate, money-is-no-object first date sled. A Ferrari would be fun, though a tad obnoxious for a first date. A Rolls-Royce would bring all the spoils, but are we going to a formal here?

Hope not. A Bentley Continental GT? Now we’re talking.

I recently got a chance to sample Bentley’s newest Continental GT coupe model, equipped with its splendid new turbocharged V8, and found myself thinking that if a guy came and picked me up in one of these, it could be Mr. Right or Mr. Wrong and it would be awfully hard to tell the difference.

Appropriately Intimate

First, the Continental’s tidy, two-door, four-chair package is as much car as any bachelor really needs, even if he has more money than Bill Gates. It’s got presence, but not too much, with a seductive design that starts with a broad, dare I say phallic front end sweeping into pontoon-style fenders. My personal favorite element is the pillar-less window treatment that creates one unbroken opening when all windows are lowered.

The cabin is decidedly intimate space for the driver and his chosen passenger, with somewhat smaller seats to occasionally seat two friends behind them. Its low roof and slim windows are all the better for a discreet after-dinner make out session—but there is nowhere near enough room to get it on in back. Remember, this is a date car, not a hotel room; invite him inside for further shenanigans if you have any class.

The Exact Opposite of Pretentious

It should go without saying that Bentleys are authentic, or put another way, what you see if what you get. What looks like engine-turned aluminum, is engine-turned aluminum. What looks like leather, is exactly that (and of the very softest kind).

And if it looks like hand-rubbed wood, well, don’t get me started on the hand-rubbed wood. Suffice it to say, if authenticity is an admirable trait in a man, the Continental GT is very flattering indeed.

A Little Bit Eccentric

Hand-built by career craftsmen and women in Crewe, England, every Bentley is has a human-ness that is hard to describe,

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but easy to feel. For example, the minute variations in the stitching on the steering wheel and dashboard, as well as the gathers in the leather here and there show that a person, not a machine, does the hard work here. It is fabulous.

If there are any flies in the ointment, the biggest would be the infotainment/ navigation system, with its dated-feeling, sometimes confusing interface and delayed responses. Hopefully my dream bachelor will be more fluent in the operation of these controls than I was able to become in my short three days with it. Also, for $200K, I would like to see a radar cruise control, and the availability of a sunroof. There is a convertible version, I suppose, but it’s not quite as pretty.

A Turn-on When Turned On

As lovely as it is to behold, the Continental GT V-8 is even more alluring once you turn it on. Bentley’s new 500-hp V-8 has deep reserves of turbocharged power and sounds absolutely intoxicating. Its breathtaking acceleration is made possible thanks to an eight-speed transmission and all-wheel grip.

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in about 4.5 seconds, and if there’s enough space and a flat, straight road ahead, 185 mph is theoretically possible, though a wise bachelor won’t show you that on a first date, since first kisses aren’t cute behind bars.

Still Made of Unobtanium

The Continental GT V-8’s $178,425 base

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price makes it the cheapest car Bentley builds, but, uh, it is certainly no bargain.

And honestly, the dream first date I’ve been discussing here is bound to remain exactly that—a dream—for pretty much everyone reading this (myself included). But trust me, any actual eligible bachelor lucky enough to drive one of these may not be eligible for long.

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You never thought you’d get this old. When you were five, for instance, twelve was a big age.

At twelve, you thought twentyone was the height of maturity.

At twenty-one, eighty seems unattainable. Yet, somewhere along the line, you learn what it takes to use the years well.

Does wisdom come with age? Is it something else? Or, in the new book “The Beauty of Men Never Dies: An Autobiographical Novel” by David Leddick, could it be both?

Somewhere in his seventh decade, David Leddick still has a sex life.

He wants to have a sex life until he’s ninety. “If I can achieve that,” he says, “then I feel I can say my life was a success.” There’s a good chance he’ll do it, too, because Leddick falls in love on a regular basis, though he only really counts four men from his past as significant. He might’ve only imagined an attraction, however.

And there was one that he would’ve married, even though they never slept together.

“When I am with someone,” he says, “I belong to him.”

The man he writes about most, though, was the one he met in Uruguay: Fenil (sounds like “fennel”) was a twenty-one-year-old policeman who had supplemented his salary by having sex with men and women. Leddick loved him, but it was doomed to be a chaste relationship – perhaps because Fenil was young enough to be Leddick’s grandson, and perhaps because Fenil claimed to be more attracted to women.

Leddick himself was an older man when he came out as gay. He wishes now that he’d taken “a stronger stand on admitting my gayness.” He also wishes he’d admitted deception when he denied spending years in the closet. He grew up in the middle of a large-ish family in Michigan. Could that have anything to do with it?

Today, Leddick travels often, and lived in Paris for a time. He talks to God now and then, and he knows that, at seventysomething, there will be times when he must

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“go forward alone.” And yet, “The life I am living now is as interesting, perhaps more so, than any other period of my life.”

So. Fiction or non-fiction?

The answer is “Yes.” This book is a little of this, a smidge of that, and a lot of fun.

Author David Leddick admits that he made up some of what’s inside “The Beauty of Men Never Dies” and while some of the stories are easy to spot as such, readers are left wondering what part of this book is more than just imagination. In that respect, Leddick almost teases us, and since he has a droll wit that’s as dry as Death Valley and a keen eye for human foibles, we can happily go along with the joke.

And if that’s what you need this week (along with a few tears and some things that will make you think), then I think you need “The Beauty of Men Never Dies.”

When it comes to essays, stuff like this never grows old.

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Reddit user asks community to help him support his now out son Jacob Long A man identifying himself as a 43-year-old father appealed to the Internet Sept. 18, asking for guidance with his gay son.

The father, who says the two moved from Asia to Boston in 2004 when the boy was 10 years old, said he was “astonished” when his son came out to him. Telling his son he’d support him through thick and thin.

He just wanted to know: “How can I learn to accept him?”

Below are the top-rated answer to the father’s predicament, as voted on by users of the social information site.

The Introduction:

Hello Reddit, Asian dad signing in. I moved to the United States in 2004, when my son was 10 years old. As I raised him, I always told him to keep an open mind and always take into account different perspectives to fully form an opinion on a matter. Recently, he opened up to me and told me he was

gay. I was astonished, to say the least. I never expected it, and I just told him, “Son, I respect you as a person, and I will always love you no matter what.”

Personally, I don’t think I’ve come to terms with it just yet. How can I learn to accept him?

The Answers:

AuntVictoria says: It’s good that you’re trying to accept him! You could try contacting PFLAG . They’re used to hearing stories like yours and they’re very non judgmental.

TrishaAyla says: Always remember that he is not doing this to hurt anybody or to make your life hard.. It simply is who he is and he cant help it either. Also try to imagine you having to tell your dad the same thing and realize how hard that must have been theLoneliestAardvark says: Don’t let the fact that he is gay define him in your eyes and overshadow the fact that he is your son and all the other things about him. There are many facets of every person and think of all the great things that you do love about him.

Things seldom go the way we expect them to but that doesn’t mean they have to be bad.

And remember, he didn’t choose to be gay, and almost nobody would choose to be an outcast and risk isolating their family. He needs your love now more than ever!

Stand-Up says: I have a child who has CP, DS (Trisomy 21), AVSD, IBS(UC), and is deaf in her right ear. There was nothing we can do to prevent it, it just happened, and it’s going to be a struggle for the remainder of her life.

These are actual birth defects and it sucks.

Nothing we could do to prevent, nothing we can do to fix. The fact that your son wants to kiss other people’s sons is not a birth defect. I sometimes feel the other parents we interact with look at it that way. It’s everything I can do not to grab them by the scruff and scream “Be happy your kids can feel love for someone. Let them. we need more love in the world!”

I hope someday my daughter develops enough to say that she’s in love with something. Even if it isn’t us. If she strings together the words to say “I love the pillow” I’ll be happy to walk her chair down the aisle so she can marry her damn pillow. You don’t know how happy I would be to hear her speak coherently, and express emotions.

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Charrobeans says: Your son is happy. This is key to everything. You seem disappointed he’s gay, but not because of his lifestyle. You think life will be harder for him because he is gay. You should be proud of your son to step up and be at the forefront of such an amazing time for gays and gay pride. I am gay myself and cannot stomach the disappointment my latino family will feel. I’ve asked them what they think about gays and they think it’s disgusting because they think about the sex: they dont think about me being happy and in a healthy, wholesome relationship with someone who makes my life feel complete and can create a wonderful life.

Pookie_Princess says: You said that you haven’t “accepted” or “come to terms with” his truth yet. What do you think is holding you back? You should really focus on that part. Identify what is causing you to feel this way. Do you feel uncomfortable, do you view him differently, do you treat him differently, do you worry he will get teased or mistreated, are you worried he won’t find a partner and get married, are you embarrassed about what your community will think, do you think he can change back to a straight person, etc.?

As an Asian American, I understand how taboo this kind of thing is in our culture and also how it’s never openly discussed or spoken about as it is in American culture. I feel that it’s way more accepted in American

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culture. Is this where part of your hesitation to accept the truth stems from, that your community will judge him and treat him differently? Strangers can be cruel, but you can’t control them. All you can do is focus on the relationship between you and your son, and focus on keeping it strong and healthy.

As a parent, all you want for your child is to be healthy, happy, and successful.

Please know that for your child to come clean about the truth about who he really is, it unloaded a burden from his soul and he is free to be truly happy now. He doesn’t have to feel tired of hiding who he really is anymore. Imagine how exhausting it must have been for him to hide that part about himself from the people closest to him. Put yourself in his shoes too. Imagine how hard it must have been to come out to his parents and everyone in his life, how vulnerable and scared he must have been.

It’s not something that he chose for himself. Like when I was growing up, I just KNEW I liked the opposite gender. It wasn’t something someone explained to me. I was just NATURALLY attracted to the opposite gender. It’s probably the same for your son.

It’s just a part of who he is.

Your love and support means more than you know. Not everyone gets that kind of support after coming out to their friends and families; not having it destroys them.

I’m glad to hear you told him you love him no matter what.

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On September 5th, X Biz Magazine, an industry resource for the adult industry, reported that sex toys targeting a male demographic had recently shown an 18 percent increase in sales.

For several decades, authors such as Susie Bright, Germain Greer and others have specialized in writing and lecturing about what they call sex positive feminism. These writers, and others, told women that it’s OK to pursue and take control of their sexual fantasies. Men, on the other hand, were often encouraged to “sew their wild oats” and left to figure it out for themselves.

But all that’s changing, according to Sarah Forbes-Roberts of Come As You Are, an adult pleasure emporium in Toronto. ForbesRoberts and Carol Queen of San Francisco based Good Vibrations both chatted with SFGN on the new phenomenon of pleasure enhancers marketed towards men.

For the uninitiated, an adult pleasure shop is a business that caters to adult sexuality.

While selling porn DVDs is a part of the inventory, a pleasure shop offers much more.

According to Good Vibrations website, the company was founded in 1977 “to provide high quality products, education and information that promotes sexual health, pleasure and empowerment.” In addition to adult DVDs and toys, businesses such as these offer classes and workshops in which patrons can educate themselves on how to fulfill their sexual fantasies in a safe environment.

Once geared primarily towards women, these shops are now adapting to the changing demographic of their customer base.

Sarah Forbes-Roberts feels that things have changed considerably across the sexual landscape, for both men and women. “I don’t think ‘chaste until marriage’ is the cultural norm these days,” she said. “Women have been writing, researching and teaching for years on exploring sexuality. Popular media moments like Sex and the City and Fifty Shades have enabled communities of women to chat openly with each other. We haven’t seen cultural acceptance of heterosexual male sexuality from the grassroots.”

But it’s now different, Forbes-Roberts reports. Straight, gay, bisexual and transgender men are embracing their fantasies and educating themselves as women have been doing. “I think it is right across the board with men starting to see the kind of high end products that validate their ideas that sexuality is not a joke or a novelty but something precious and deserving of expense. The shift I think has been women introducing sex toys into the bedroom and

gifting masturbation toys with a wink. We definitely have customers of all generations and orientations and it is pretty rare for customers to identify their orientation.”

Carol Queen said the change began awhile ago. “Men have been a significant part of our customer base since the 1980s,” she said. “But it’s a gradual rise, nothing sudden at all. In San Francisco it’s always been interesting to reach out to the gay male community, and many guys who might otherwise be interested in the products see us as too female-coded a place, even now. But we’ve been mindfully carrying toys for men since the 80s, and if more gay men knew how great silicone dildos were, more guys would have them!”

Of course we wondered how a male sex toy might differ from toys that women use.

“There’s a lot of difference between the two,” Forbes-Roberts said. “We know that although it is not a popular conception lots of heterosexual men are using vibrators on the outside of the body and prostate stimulators and general anal play with their partners. Then there are new high end toys for insertion that are more specific to male anatomy. When talking

to men, many men use sex toys with their partners or on their own but the anatomy is very similar. We encourage exploration with toys. Finding all the sensitive areas on the body which may not be the obvious ones, (feet, necks, etc).”

“In terms of Good Vibrations customer base, it’s really mixed,” Queen said. “Lots of transmen know us, and we’ve been stocking dildos and harnesses for years. I’d say our male customer base is heavier on the hetero/ bi men, but we do have a large gay male clientele as well. When you look at the way the adult industry packages sex toys, there is still, very obviously, a style of packaging that they intend to be attractive to gay men. It’s an interesting question whether or not the ‘busty porn starlet’ packaging is meant to get straight men to buy, or women consumers themselves. In fact it’s off-putting to many women, and Good Vibrations pioneered the idea that you could sell plenty of sex toys to happy customers without porn references on the packages.”

Queen offered an amusing and fun explanation as to the change in sex toy demographics. “For partners of any gender

mix, shopping for sex toys makes for a pretty great date night!”

Both women feel there should be a strong “sense of fun” when pursuing one’s sexual fantasies.

One of our values is ‘nerdy fun,’” Forbes –Roberts said. “We think sex should be fun but not at the expense of someone else.

Definitely there is no performance standard, we encourage being awkward and enjoying the awkward, absurd moments that sex is all about.

“We can never take ourselves too seriously. We encourage exploration and gentleness and humor with our bodies and feelings.”

“Some people don’t have fun with sex because it’s still stressful for them, with a background of shame and not enough information,” said Queen. “Plenty of people still feel they are broken in some way, and it’s our job to introduce them to possibility and the information they didn’t get in the first place. That’s when the fun can really begin, when you can relax about it and begin to figure out what you truly desire.”

To see what products are available, visit: www.comeasyouare.com and/or www.

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On September 5th, X Biz Magazine, an industry resource for the adult industry, reported that sex toys targeting a male demographic had recently shown an 18 percent increase in sales.

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he eighth annual Rumors Bar & Grill Taste of the Island will take place on Monday, November 4, 2013 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm! Join us at Richardson Historic Park and Nature Preserve located at 1937 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, for an evening of great food, wine tasting sponsored by Wilton Discount Liquors, great drinks, music and a silent auction! Proceeds will benefit the Wilton Manors Historical Society, Wilton Manors Development Alliance, Wilton Manors Leisure Services Department and the Wilton Manors Kiwanis Club. Proceeds from the Silent Auction will benefit the Friends of Library.

Last year’s event featured over 40 restaurants and beverage vendors and an additional 10 wine tasting stations. Advance tickets are available October 1 for $30.00 at Wilton Manors City Hall, Hagen Park, the Richard C. Sullivan Public Library of Wilton Manors, Wilton Manors Development Alliance office and both Barton and Miller Cleaners locations. All locations are cash only, please. Tickets at the door will be $40.00.

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Attendees can use credit or debit cards to purchase advance tickets online at www.tasteoftheisland.org. Ticket price includes all food and beverage at the event. Visit us on Facebook too, at www.facebook.com/tasteoftheisland.

“We are so grateful to all of our sponsors, “ said Shirley Nolen, founder of the event, “and in particular to the owners of Rumors Bar & Grill for their generosity. It’s going to be another great Taste of the Island!”

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Whole Foods Market will again supply eco-friendly serve-ware, making the Taste continue as a ‘green’ event.

Food or beverage businesses interested in participating in the 6th Annual Taste of the Island may contact us through our website www.tasteoftheisland.org to request a Vendor Packet. soflagaynews //

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It may be after Labor Day, but you can still wear white! Get out your chic white gear because Compass, the gay and lesbian community center of the Palm Beaches, is hosting its own White Party at Penny’s at the Duke, 902 Dixie Hwy. in Lantana. The event will serve as a fundraiser for World AIDS Day and will include a silent auction, 50/50 raffles, drink specials, music and dancing and, of course, a fabulous drag show. This is a great opportunity for readers in Palm Beach County to connect and make a difference in their community. For more information, go to CompassGLCC.com.

Food Are one of those people who just can’t resist licking the cake batter or frosting from the bowl? If the answer is yes, we’ll see you at the SweetTooth Soiree tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. in the second floor Sport of Kings at Gulfstream Park, 901 S. Federal Hwy. in Hallandale Beach. Taste desserts and treats from South Florida’s best confectioners, bakeries, candy makers and pastry chefs at this massive sugar fest. Did we mention there will be a bar, DJs and an after party, too? Who cares about cavities? Tickets are $45 for general admission and $80 for VIP access at SweetToothSoireeMiami.com.

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Celebrate the upbeat sounds of the 1980s with the Go-Go’s on Saturday night at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek.

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Gay men of a certain age don’t have to ask who the Go-Go’s are! Yes, the most successful all-female band of all time is headed to South Florida and will be taking the stage tonight at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. It’s hard to believe it’s been three decades since the band, led by vocalist Belinda Carlisle, released its debut album, Beauty and the Beat, but every one of those songs still sound as fresh and bubbly as ever. From We Got the Beat to Vacation, they’ll be rolling out their unique rock sound right here. Tickets are $35-55 at Ticketmaster.com.

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Meet artist Jacqueline Roch tonight from 4 to 6 p.m., whose intense, colorful pastels are on display through Oct. 30 at the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center in Crandon Park on Key Biscayne. Roch, who grew up in Miami Beach and studied in New York, is one of South Florida’s most distinctive painters, layering her pastels to achieve an effect more like complex oils.

Afterwards, take a walk along the dunes and beaches around the educational center on scenic Key Biscayne. Free, $6 parking fee. For more information, go to BiscayneNatureCenter.org.

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It started with The Vagina Monologues.

In 2012, Empty Closet Productions staged sold-out performances of the show at The Manor as well as at the Compass Gay & Lesbian Community Center. South Florida audiences spoke up—they wanted more productions featuring women’s stories.

Empty Closet Productions became Empty Closet Women’s Theater (ECWT) in July 2013, and began the journey towards their debut as a community theater.

On Saturday, September 28, 2013, at 7 p.m. at the Compass Gay & Lesbian Community Center, ECWT presents its first performance, Herstories: Voices of Change.

Women artists from the local community will share spoken word, poetry and music.

Scheduled performers include Vicki Klein, Martina Mehta, Judy Ireland, Dr. Mary Galvin, Gigi Motley, and Penina Polokoff.

The evening also features Carolyn Gage’s award-winning one-act play Harriet Tubman Visits a Therapist starring Melinda Jackson and Gwenda Artiaga.

In an email interview with SFGN, Jenny McCready, co-founder and Artistic Director of ECWT, and Mildred Smith, co-founder and Executive Director of ECWT, discussed how they are preparing for the debut of Herstories, why it’s important to showcase women’s creativity, and how the community can get involved with ECWT. What has it been like to prepare for Herstories?

Jenny McCready: From the conception to the audition notice to the actual production of this company, I have been impressed with the talent we found, the willingness of the women to participate, the trust they have given us, and the support we have received.

From the response we have gotten in our advance ticket sales, I see confirmation that this is a need we are filling in our community.

Mildred Smith: There have been many wonderful surprises from the level of talent that has come forth that we never knew existed to the support from community members who do not want to be on stage, but do want to support others who are.

Whenever we have asked for help, it’s been there from space to showcase the talent to the after party. The women in our community are eager to have women centered entertainment.

What would you say to women who want to audition for other shows?

JM: We are looking for women who have

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From top to bottom, left to right: Jenny McCready, Director; Mildred Smith, Producer; Susan MacDonald, Volunteer Coordinator; (bottom row) Vicki Klein, Cast; Penina Polokoff, Cast; Melinda Jackson, Cast; Gwenda Artiaga, Cast; Gigi Motley, Cast; Mary Galvin, Cast Photo courtesy of April Braun

pieces of work they want to see produced, women who have talent to share, in any form, and women who want to be on stage, novice, or experienced. Contact us at our website for submissions, and keep an eye out for audition notices and workshops.

MS: We will always be open to new, as well as seasoned performers to audition.

We don’t just want to cast women who have already honed their skills.

Additionally, we are looking to produce new original pieces of work, such as plays and storytelling. We want to help women both on stage and off to explore, develop, and express their creativity.

Why is it important to have events like this for women?

JM: There are many women looking for a place to express their voice and explore expressing their voice. Any time a platform is provided where women can do that, change takes place. We want to provide a place for that, and already we have women stretching themselves in this production.

That is a good thing.

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stories of others who have created change, more change happens. Legacies are passed on and our community is made stronger.

What we do here is important to building a stronger healthier community for everyone.

Why did you select to perform Carolyn Gage’s Harriet Tubman Visits a Therapist?

JM: When I read the play, and saw how historically accurate the role of Harriet was, and the juxtaposition of a therapist “helping” her accept her slavery, I knew I wanted to see it onstage. It really speaks to many societal experiences that women have faced.

MS: This play tells the story of how the suffering of one woman who refused to remain enslaved not only changed her own life but the life of others. It is just one poignant example of how one person can make a difference in herstory changing the lives of generations for all people.

Is the theater committed to telling the stories of transgender women?

MS: The Theater is committed to all women in the arts, show casing their talents, and telling their stories.

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How often will performances take place?

MS: We are planning three to four projects a year. We plan to produce Herstories every year, making it our signature show case.

Not only do we want to produce known work we are looking for original pieces of work created by women that have not yet been produced.

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Herstories: Voices of Change

When

Saturday, September 28, 2013 @ 7 p.m.

Where

Compass Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Palm Beaches 201 N Dixie Highway, Lake Worth, FL

Cost

More Info.

$10 - $55 561-305-3068 ecwomenstheater@gmail.com EmptyClosetWomensTheater.com

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For tickets and group discounts call Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office at 954.462.0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org

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Smash Co-Stars Return in New Gay Sitcom: TV legend joins them,

David-Elijah Nahmod davidwriter@msn.com

On October 3, Sean Hayes, Linda Lavin and Megan Hilty return to TV in Sean Saves the World. The now openly gay Hayes, best known for his role as Jack on Will and Grace, is cast in another gay role. This time around, the actor plays Sean!

In the new series, Sean is a gay single dad with a full plate: his teenaged daughter has just moved in with him. His boss is a monster.

His mom (Lavin) is trying a little too hard to help. And he’s looking for Mr. Right.

“I hope it runs for a million years!” said costar Megan Hilty. “Or at least seven!” Hilty plays Liz, Sean’s best friend.

“Liz is kind of a mess,” Hilty said of her character. “She talks before she thinks, but she has the best intentions. They met at his wedding to a woman. Liz was the caterer, and she outed him!”

Sean Saves the World is a reunion for Hayes and Hilty, who appeared together last year in a five episode story arc on the second and final season of NBC’s embattled musical

Sean Saves the World Premieres Oct., 3rd Photo courtesy of Sean Hayes’ Facebook

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drama Smash. On Smash, the pair played costars on Broadway in an ill-advised musical adaptation of Dangerous Liaisons. Though Smash’s ratings were already in free-fall at that point, many viewers noted how well Hayes and Hilty worked together. Their onscreen storyline was played for broad comedy in an otherwise serious show, and was considered one of the high points of Smash’s waning days.

“Sean Hayes is magical, incredibly funny, and a nice guy,” Hilty said. She looks back upon Smash with fondness. “I’m grateful that we got two seasons onto TV,” she observed. “It’s a miracle to get anything onto TV. We got people to think about Broadway theater again.”

Hilty is herself a seasoned Broadway veteran, having appeared in Wicked, among other shows. Homosexuality has never been an issue in the theater world, and Smash featured a number of openly gay characters.

Hilty said that she was delighted that Sean Saves the World, which does not have a theatrical setting, would not be making an issue of it’s lead character’s gayness. “It’s just another detail of who he is,” she observed.

“It’s not OMG! He’s gay! He just is. That says a lot about where we are now.”

Linda Lavin echoed Hilty’s feelings on the issue of Sean’s sexuality, and feels that all viewers will relate to Sean Saves the World’s themes, in spite of the failure of last season’s The New Normal.

“The New Normal didn’t have Sean Hayes,” Lavin said. “He’s an extraordinary talent.

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Sean Saves the World is an identifiable story about a gay single dad as he balances his home and his work life. I’m delighted to be a part of it. It’s a terrific company filled with talented people and talented writers.”

Lavin is, of course, a TV legend. The actress won an Emmy for her long running, starring role in the classic sitcom Alice. Herself a Broadway veteran, she was awarded a Tony Award in 1987 for her work in the Neil Simon play Broadway Bound. She fits quite easily into her new role as Sean’s mom Lorna, having played moms in Broadway Bound and Alice.

“She’s a force of nature,” Lavin said of Lorna. “She’s a very energetic, funny woman, with a strong affection for her son. They see life the same way, and she’s very committed to his happiness.”

In a hilarious preview clip now posted at NBC.com, Sean and Lorna trade fast paced zingers. “Fish have it right,” says Lorna. “You just drop them and go!”

The preview also offers a glimpse of Sean’s relationship with Ellie (Samantha Isler), his wise-for-her-years daughter.

“If you’re gay, then how did you and mom have sex?” inquires Ellie, as Sean nervously drops a pile of dishes.

Yet the love they all feel for each other shines through the clever one-liners.

“She has the best dad,” Lorna says, in another clip.

Sean Saves the World premieres on Thursday, October 3, at 9 p.m. on NBC. Smash, season two, with Sean Hayes and Megan Hilty, is now out on DVD.

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New Film Asks, Can Love Cross the Palestinian-Israeli Divide?

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brother is an activist, perhaps a militant terrorist, and the Israeli Security Forces revoke Nimr’s visa, leaving him nowhere to go. What starts as a bureaucratic fight for a visa quickly escalates into a gripping race to survive.

True to the film’s title, Mayer’s direction is a study in stark contrasts, with the darkness of night in Tel Aviv and Ramallah providing cover for Nimr to explore his sexuality. The camera framing tightens throughout the film, first in the intimate scenes and later as Nimr becomes increasingly desperate, boxed in with nowhere to turn. There is little gray in Mayer’s film. Like an old Western, the good guys wear the white hats and the bad guys wear black hats, but I can’t divulge the ending.

Sparks fly whenever Jacob and Aloni share the screen—their chemistry is incredibly intense—and that ultimately makes the film a success. Now, if there were just more we could do for the real gay men and lesbians struggling for their lives every day in the Palestinian territories.

IF YOU G What

Out in the Dark 96 min., Hebrew, Arabic with English Subtitles, Rated R

When

Opens Friday, Sept. 27 Stars Nicholas Jacob and Michael Aloni will be attending a reception at the theater on Saturday, Sept. 28

Where

Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables

Cost More Info.

$11.50 GablesCinema.org

Nicholas Jacob, left, and Michael Aloni play star-crossed lovers who must pursue love across the Israel-Palestine border in Out in the Dark, a new film opening this weekend at Coral Gables Art Cinema.

Photo courtesy of Breaking Glass Pictures

American gays think they have it rough.

For those unlucky enough to be born into a religiously conservative family or live in a rural area, the ability to live openly and be accepted can be tough—but chances are they will not be brutally murdered because of their sexual orientation.

Don’t get me wrong. Many American gays, lesbians and transgender people have been attacked and killed – a travesty I don’t take lightly in a country that prides itself on a guaranteed right of “life, liberty and the pursuit of justice.” And, legal recognition and protections continue to advance in the U.S., albeit in fits and starts.

But gay Palestinians are dealt a cruel double blow, citizens of no country and born into a strict religious culture with little to no tolerance of homosexuality.

Many are trapped, literally, behind walls in communities that would turn on them at the slightest rumor of their sexuality.

Banishment, as if they have anywhere to go, is hardly the kinder fate. (The Israeli government does grant limited asylum to some Palestinian gays.)

A powerful documentary screened at last year’s Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, The Invisible Men, shed light on this seemingly hopeless plight of

gays and lesbians living in the Palestinian Authority, but it’s a new film from Michael Mayer opening this weekend at Coral Gables Art Cinema that further illuminates the underground culture that hides in the shadows of the Middle East.

Out in the Dark tells the story of Nimr (Nicholas Jacob, making his feature film debut), a young Palestinian student who is granted a permit to study in Tel Aviv. One night at one of the cosmopolitan Israeli city’s gay bars, he happens to meet a young Jewish lawyer, Roy (Michael Aloni) and they soon fall in love.

Well, the tragic archetype of star-crossed lovers remains just as true in divided Israel/ Palestine as it did for Shakespeare in 16th century Verona, Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story and any other number of stories.

As expected, the naïve idealism of the couple is tested immediately.

For Roy, “a penis is a penis is a penis,” whether Jew or Arab, and he happened to fall in love with an Arab. He came out early and even invites Nimr to meet his well-to-do parents, who offer seeming hospitality; but, for Nimr’s family, the accidental discovery of the relationship is a shame that cannot be ignored.

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Broward County Side Effects

Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive in Coral Springs. Agnes and Brandon are counting down the days until their wedding, but at their engagement party, Brandon makes an announcement that Agnes isn’t sure she can handle. Tickets $25. Call 954-344-5999 or visit CoralSpringsCenterfortheArts.com.

Caribbean Jazz Matazz

Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Send yourself to the islands with a show that fuses jazz, reggae and calypso with award-winning musicians. VIP tickets include a preshow champagne reception.Tickets $68 to $95. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

Grand Pas de Deux Series VII

Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. The South Florida Ballet Theater performs some of the greatest ballet pieces, including “La Corsaire,” “Scheherazade” and “Cinderella Act II.” Tickets $15 $50. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

* Patrizio Buanne

Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. The Italian singer sings renditions of Italian classics and American pop songs inspired by Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. Tickets $39 to $59.

Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

* Sarah Brightman

Oct. 5 at the BB&T Center, One Panther Parkway in Sunrise. The world’s best selling soprano will enchant her audience on her “Dreamchaser” tour. Tickets $30 to $250. Visit TheBBTCenter.com.

Palm Beach County The Rattette Band

Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. at FAU’s University Theatre, 777 Glades Road in Boca Raton. The band will perform the music of Stan La Ferriere with vocalist Greg Diaz.

Tickets $10. Visit FAUevents.com or call 800-564-9539.

* Daniel Pearl World Music Days Harmony for Humanity

Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at FAU’s University Theatre, 777 Glades Road in Boca Raton. The University Symphony Orchestra joins an international network of concerts using music to reaffirm a commitment to tolerance and humanity. Tickets $10. Visit FAUevents.com or call 800-564-9539.

* America’s Got Talent

Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Be wowed by the talent showcased across the country, headlined by the

television show’s latest winner. Tickets $20 to $100.

Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

* Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Oct. 5 to 20 at the Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW Ninth St. in Delray Beach. Barney Cashman’s friends convince him that having an affair will add some spice to his life -- but he soon discovers it’s not as easy to romance the ladies as he thought. Tickets $30. Call 561272-1281, ext. 4 or visit DelrayBeachPlayhouse.com.

* The Sounds of Simon

Oct. 10 to 20 at the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, 201 Plaza Real in Boca Raton. The immensely popular musical of Paul Simon’s music, twice held over this summer, returns again for a limited engagement. Tickets $35. Call 561-600-0495 or visit SoundsofSimon.com

Miami-Dade County Cardenio

Sept. 27 to 29 and Oct. 2 to 6 at FIU’s Wertheim Performing Arts Center, 10910 SW 17th St. in Miami.

A comedic, Shakespearean-inspired play of love, sex, comedy and romance. Tickets $10 to $15. Call 305348-0496 or visit wpac.fiu.edu/theatre.

The Marvelous Wonderettes

Sept. 27 to Oct. 13 at Main Street Players, 6766 Main St. in Miami Lakes. The story of the high school song leader squads in the ‘50s is told through pop songs of the ‘50s and ‘60s that you’re sure to sing along to. Tickets $18 to $25. Call 305-558-3737 or visit MainStreetPlayers.com

* Kid Cudi

Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. Big Sean and Logic open for the hip hop artist. Tickets $54.05 to $64.25. Call 786777-1000 or visit AAArena.com.

* Ruthless! The Musical

Oct. 9 to Nov. 3 at the Actors Playhouse at the MIracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. A satirical musical about a girl’s yearning for stardom in today’s celebrity-obsessed world. Tickets $40. Call 305-4449293 or visit ActorsPlayhouse.org.

Sons of the Prophet

Through Oct. 20 at the GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Avenue in Coral Gables. A surprisingly humorous look at human suffering and wounds that just won’t go away. Tickets $15 to $42.50. Call 305-445-1119 or visit GableStage.org.

The Big Show

Fridays and Saturdays at 9 p.m. at Just the Funny Theater, 3119 Coral Way in Miami. A collection of comedy mixing the likes of improvisation and sketches. Tickets $12. Call 305-693-8669 or visit JustTheFunny.com.

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By Christiana Lilly, Calendar@SFGN.com

Broward County

* Volunteer Luncheon Meeting

Sept. 28 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Stonewall National Museum & Archives, 1300 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. Discuss changes, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities over lunch. Bring a friend!

RSVP to 954-763-8565.

* Being in the Flow

Sept. 28 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Lisa’s Healing Center, 4301 N. Federal Highway Suite 4 in Pompano Beach.

Learn techniques to transform yourself and your relationships and conflicts, as well as movements to combat stress and increase balance.Tickets $40; includes PDF books. Call 561-901-0759 or visit AmritaVastLove.com

* Vajra Yogini Tibetan Yoga

Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at The Goddess Store, 2017 Harrison St. in Hollywood. Flowing yoga, standing, sitting, floor work with Master Sunyata Saraswati. Bring mat. Tickets $25. Call 561-901-0759 or visit ShenTaoInnergyArts.com

PFLAG

Tuesdays in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs and Southwest Ranches. A support group for parents of LGBT youth 13 to 21. Free. Visit SunServeYouth.com for dates and locations.

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L-Dub Film Festival

Sept. 27 to 29 at the Lake Worth Playhouse Stonzek Theatre, 713 Lakee Ave. in Lake Worth. A weekend of independent films and seminars for directors, writers and actors. Call 561-586-6410 or visit LakeWorthPlayhouse.org.

* The Cherry Orchard

Oct. 4 to 13 at FAU’s Studio One Theatre, 777 Glades Road in Boca Raton. Anton Chekov’s play of an aristocratic Russian family’s struggle to come to terms with the end of their family’s estate during the rise of the middle class. Tickets $12 to $20. Call 1-800-5649539 or visit FAUevents.com.

* Dwelling Projects in (un) common: Traces

Oct. 4 to 25 at ActivistArtistA Gallery, 422 W. Industrial Ave.in Boynton Beach. THe work of Nathalie Alfonos, Sofia Bastidas, Andres Ramirez and Edison Penafiel after their return from Ecuador. Opening reception Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Call 786-521-1199.

Miami-Dade County * Asian Wine Pairing DInner

Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at Whole Foods Market, 6701 Red Road in Coral Gables. Try four different wines paired with delicious Asian-inspired dishes. Tickets $30. Call 305-421-9421

Boom! The Q Affair

First and third Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Stonewall Library, 1300 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale.

Join other LGBT writers to work on your latest story, memoir or novel. Free. Email garri1@earthlink.net

Sept. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at SouzaImagery, 415 NW 26th St. in Wynwood. Enjoy a night out for a good cause with a performance by the Rainbow Circus, food trucks, and drinks from Bacardi and Evaton Wines. Tickets $35. Visit GLBTQAlliance.org.

SunServe Youth Group

Miami Spice

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Fort Lauderdale, Southwest Ranches, Coral Springs and Hollywood. A support group and night of fun for LGBT youth 13 to 21. Free. Visit SunServeYouth.com for dates and times.

Gender Bender Youth Group

Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at SunServe Campus, 1480 SW Ninth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. A group for LGBT youth 13 to 21 to discuss gender, gender expression, binary systems, friendship, family and whatever else comes up! Free. Visit SunServeYouth.com

Survivor Support

First and third Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Broward Health Imperial Point Hospital cafeteria, 6401 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Find support from counselors and peers who have lost loved ones to suicide. Call the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention at 954-384-0344 or visit FISPOnline.org.

Through Sept. 30 at participating restaurants.

The Miami culinary world is on fire with more than 170 restaurants opening its doors for two months of delicious dishes, coinciding with many cities’ restaurant weeks. Meals $19 to $39. Visit iLoveMiamiSpice.com.

Key West

Gay Key West Trolley Tours

Saturdays at 4 p.m. meeting at 628 Duval St. See the gay side of Key West on this trolley tour. Tickets $25.

Call 800-535-7797 or visit GayKeyWestFL.com.

Hot Naked Sundays

Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. at Island House, 1129 Fleming St. in Key West. A pre-tea pool party. Call 305294-6284 or visit IslandHouseKeyWest.com.

Palm Beach County

Tea Dance: A Key West Tradition

Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Laker Worth Cultural Plaza, 414 Lake Ave. in Lake Worth. Non-denominational group prayer at 11 followed by a pet fair with pet psychics, shopping, photography, food, contests, dog training and more. Visit LakeWorth.org/events.

Jazz in the Gardens

* Blessing of the Animals

Sundays at 4 p.m. at La Te Da Hotel, 1125 Duval St. An early evening dance in the Key West tradition. Call 305-296-6706 or visit LaTeDa.com.

Sundays 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St. in Key West. Wind down from the crazy weekend with a few hours of soothing jazz. Call 305294-2661.

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Broward County Alibi

2266 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Best and longest happy hour; Wednesdays $2 domestics and $1 Schnapps after 9 p.m. Call 954-565-2526 or visit GeorgiesAlibi.com.

Angel’s Cafe

2287 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Enjoy happy hour on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. with $3 wines and beers, free snacks, raffles, and music by DJ Sol. Two-for-one Sunday dinner special. Valet parking in rear. Call 954-900-5217.

The Club Fort Lauderdale

110 NW Fifth St. in Fort Lauderdale. A gym oasis with a pool, steam room, hot tub and half-priced rooms on Tuesday nights and half-priced lockers on Thursdays.

Call 954-525-3344 or visit TheClubs.com.

Johnny’s

1116 W. Broward Blvd in Fort Lauderdale. Sixty hot dancers with drink specials to make it even sweeter.

Call 954-522-5931 or visit JohnnysBarFLcom

The Manor

2345 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Dance club Friday and Saturday nights.Call 954-626-0082 or visit

TheManorComplex.com. Call 954-626-0082 or visit TheManorComplex.com.

Naked Grape Wine Bar & Tapas 2163 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. A casual, hip bar to try out all sort of wines. Happy Hour all night on Thursdays. Call 954-563-5631 or visit NakedGrapeWineBar.com.

Rumors Bar & Grill

2426 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Come check out Rumors Bar & Grill. Call 954.565.8851 or visit rumorsbarwm.com

Sidelines Sports & Video Bar

2031 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Relax with a cold beer for some friendly competition on the pool table. Call 954-563-8001 or visit SidelinesSports.com.

Swinging Richards

1350 SW 2nd St, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Fully nude male dancers for the best shows in the South.

Call 954-357-5521 or visit SwingingRichards.com.

Village Pub Wilton Manors

2283 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Never miss out on a happy hour, as the pub is serving up two-for-one drinks Mondays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays, hit the dance floor

with world class VJs. Call 754-200-5244.

Palm Beach County The Cottage

522 Lucerne Ave. in Lake Worth. Tea Dance Sundays with great service, food and drinks. Call 561-586-0080.

Fort Dix

6205 Georgia Ave. in West Palm Beach. A great place to mingle and relax with DJs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Call 561-533-5355.

H.G. Roosters

823 Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach. The city’s oldest gay club, with hot male dancer, free BBQ and karaoke. Cal 561-832-9119.

Vita Ultra Lounge Saturdays

1225 Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach. LGBT Saturdays with the best drag queens around. Call 561835-8482 or visit VitaUltraLounge.com.

Miami-Dade County

Eros Lounge

8201 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. Bingo Tuesdays and Born to be a Drag Fridays. Call 305-754-3444 or visit ErosLoungeMiami.com.

Score

727 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. Located in the heart of South Beach with hot male dancers, Pop Fever Thursdays and Filthy Gorgeous parties Fridays.

Call 305-561-5521 or visit ScoreBar.net.

Twist South Beach

1057 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach. Multiple rooms to give you the music you want, muscle boy dancers, and never a cover. Call 305- 538-9478 or visit TwistSoBe.com.

Key West

801 Girls Cabaret

801 Duval St. in Key West. The island’s only daytime drag show. Call 305-923-9296 or visit 801Girls.com

Bottlecap Groove Lounge

Azucar

2301 SW 32nd Ave. in Miami. Jock night Wednesdays, drag Thursdays, girls night Fridays and more. Call 305-443-7657 or visit AzucarMiami.com

1128 Simonton St. in Key West. Thursday pool tournaments and dance parties Friday and Saturday nights. Tips during Happy Hour on Fridays will benefit a different nonprofit every week. Call 305296-2807 or visit BottlecapKeyWest.com.

Club Space

The Bourbon St. Pub

34 NE 11th St. in Miami. Come out for a night at the infamous nightclub known for crazy all-nighters to the best live electronic dance music. Call 305-3501956 or visit ClubSpace.com.

Discotekka

950 NE Second Ave. in Miami. Come on Saturday nights for some of the best DJs around. Call 305-3509084 or visit Discotekka.com.

724 Duval St. in Key West. Get a taste of New Orleans with the best video bar with live DJs every night. Call 305-296-1992.

Club Aqua

711 Duval St. in Key West. Dueling bartenders on Mondays as they sing, shake and stir their way to victory. Call 305-294-0555 or visit AquaKeyWest.com.

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Viruses, spyware, data recovery, lockouts & more. SAME DAY SERVICE - LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE Call Ernesto: 754-234-5598

counseling/psychotherapy LICENSED CHRISTIAN COUNSELOR Dr. Saul Thermidor, FACCT # LCCP 0365011212 Licensed Christian Psychologist provides Christian counseling on LGBT, anger, violence & personal issues. I speak , English, French and Creole. Call 305-407-9397 day, evening & weekend!

TERRY DAVIS, LCSW, LLC #SW1079 Supportive male therapist, specializes in LGBT issues, HIV/AIDS,addictions, etc. Affordable, sliding scale. Eves/weekend. TdavisLCSW.com* (954) 731-5505

employment ACCOUNT MANAGERS ,BOOK KEEPERS AND SALES REPRESENTATIVES Work your own flexible schedule! Pays $1500 to $2000 monthly plus benefits. Must be computer literate, have 2-3 hours access to the internet weekly . We are looking for efficient and dedicated people who are at least 21 years of age. contact us for more details .If you are interested and need more information send your resumes to ruthmace7@gmail.com HANDYMAN NEEDED!! Part time handyman needed to with building projects. Painting, Tile work, Electrical, Construction. Wages based on experience. Call 954-892-0494.

GENERAL MANAGER FOR MICHELE’S RESTAURANT Must have knowledge of both FOH and BOH, Food Costing , service standards, wine and alcohol laws.etc. Looking for someone with FULL RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE. Please submit resume to lou@lmc123.com immediate opening.

BROWARD HOUSE Case Manager for MEGA program working with 18 – 30 year old MSM (men who have sex with men) at risk for substance abuse and HIV. Candidate with have a Bachelors degree and provide testing and case management services addressing health care, social supports, and other life areas.

Individual must also have the ability to facilitate groups specific to target population. Forward resumes to AThornberry@Browardhouse.org FINANCIAL OFFICER Responsible for maintaining financial, acctng, admin. and personnel services in order to meet legal requirements and support organizational operations. Email denise@lgbtcenters.org for more information!

computers

PERSONAL COMPUTER TUTOR! Basic computer skills* Emailing pics /docs, scanning* Microsoft office programs*Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint* Virus Removal* PC speed optimization* Secured Wireless home network setup* Wireless printer installation* PC purchasing consultant. Call (954) 980-0383 or email jamesjcarter22@gmail.com.

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cars for sale

HATE WINDOWS 8?We can bring back the look and feel of windows. Same day service. Call 954-986-1316 www.gaycomputerwiz.com

MOVIE POSTERS WANTED Private collector buying vintage movie posters, lobby cards, film stills, photography and other old entertainment memorabilia. Call for a free appraisal to find out what your stuff is worth! All calls confidential.

Ralph (800) 392-4050 email: sell@ralphdeluca.com

dentist

business opportunities

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THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICES, EXAMINATION OR TREATMENT WHICH IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED OR REDUCED SERVICE, EXAMINATION OR TREATMENT.

employment ENTRY LEVEL SALES EXECUTIVE Full time Sales, Client Services, Direct Marketing, Lead Generation, Telemarketing & Email Services. Microsoft Word & Excel experience.

Competitive Salary plus Commission, Medical/Dental, 401k & Profit Sharing .

Email Resume: aleen@lighthouselist.com SALES POSITIONS Sales position open at high end antiques gallery in WPB. Knowledge of antiques, sales experience required.

Reply: HillcrestAntiquesWPB@gmail.com HANDYMAN WANTED Small local restaurant wanting handyman service part-time 954-496-9000

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Call Adrain at 954-530-4970 seeking employment PERSONAL ASSISTANT & MALE COMPANION SEEKING a part-time job as a personal assistant & male companion in Broward County. Will take you to doctors appointments. Help you w/ your grocery shopping. Refill or pick up medications. Will drive you to do all your errands & assist w/ daily household chores. Great driving record, honest, professional, reliable, trustworthy, & always willing to help and assist. If you have any further questions please call 954-5481798 or email Ltn69@yahoo.com Thank you.

EXPERIENCED , LICENSED BARTENDER I am available for parties, weddings, private events and more. Available evenings and weekends. Call 410-299-6874 for more info.

garage sales GARAGE SALE!!! August 3rd, 8am to 2pm. The address is 2408 NE 11th Ave, Wilton Manors.

Garage behind the house and Funeral Home.

House goods , Exercise equipment and some really good stuff!!!!

handyman DEREK’S HANDYMAN SERVICE Cabinet shop for all your Custom Made Cabinetry, Countertops and Cabinet Re-facing. MUST SEE OUR WORK! JUST ASK OUR CLIENTS! ALL Electrical to code, any/all plumbing work, drywall finish work/repair, crown/baseboard pro-install, int./ ext. painting, demo work. Pressure washing, DÉCOR TILE Install, complete home up-dates. Also, PGT Windows (Wholesale) and Frameless Shower Enclosures. For large jobs, 4 man crew available. WE HANDLE IT ALL!!! Instant call back direct service response. No job is ever too small. Excellent references. Derek 954-825-5598 or email: DerekGallaway@att.net HUSBAND FOR RENT! Is he procrastinating home repairs? He says he will do it tomorrow?? After the football game?? We fit right in - In the house or the yard, small or big jobs: Tiles, Dry walls, paint, Plumbing, Roof leaks, broken furniture, Irrigation, Fences & more. It doesn’t cost to hassle us to see the work- so why wait? Neat, clean work for reasonable price. Haim, 954-275-0952, Sidnalll@yahoo.com

home improvement THINGS YOU NEED TO ACCOMPLISH? Minds at ease, A+ handyman service. Prompt, Reliable & Honest. Call Keldon Keller 954-551-3127 krkeller@aol.com TOP NOTCH CONTRACTING Knows all and does all!! Many years experience and easy on the eyes! Remodeling, Trimming, Ground molding, Drywall, Painting, Landscaping, Roofing , Tile work, Electrical, Windows, Doors and more. Very reasonable rates and free estimates. Call Shawn 954-549-8243

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pets

HEART TO HEART HOMEMAKER AND COMPANION If you or your loved one are elderly, or temporary or chronic disabled, we can help you with home chores (cooking, light-house cleaning, laundry) and bring companion for home or where you need to go. We will work with you to find the Plan that fits your needs. (954)2264660. Right in the heart of Wilton Manors.

COMPANION,HOME CARE,SENIOR SERVICES. Make life a little easier for you or your loved one. 53 yr old experienced caregiver available. Light Cleaning, cooking and laundry included. Also shopping, appointments, gardening and organizing Im friendly, engaging and compassionate. Hourly or afternoon/ evening/late night shifts available. Bonded insured, college educated and references. Call for more info, Robert 954-707-0264.

STEVEN JAY’S LOVING WAYS PET CARE! I care for your pet in my home. One client at a time if requested. Multiple pets and all pets welcome! I have a very clean home and low rates! Call Steven Jay , 954 -565-1996

Dog Walking: $10.00 starting at Pet Sitting: $40.00 In House Pet Sitting: $45.00 Training: $10.00 starting per visit Pet Taxi (FTL Area): $20.00

human resources

WE GOT YOU COVERED! Advocates for student needs. Specializing in helping foster student and others transition into responsible, independent Adults. We are here to help find resources and outlets for stable and healthy adult lives. Call 786793-8650 for more information.

Dependable • Reliable Service Delivered with Love and Respect

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landscaping IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE 19 years experience, excellent work, referrals upon request. Call Roberto 954383-8980

licensed massage

EXP. MATURE MALE WPB MASSEUR Incalls only, private studio setting by Belvedere/ SR7 in quiet area.Highly skilled, intuitive theraputic bodywork by friendly LMT. Affordable rates but cash only. Early to late, 7 days.

Call (561) 254-8065 for appt. or walk-in OK. RELIEVE STRESS & TENSION WITH MAGIC HANDS PRO MASSAGE (FL: MA51008)

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RECESSION RELIEF $40 per 90 MIN - Out calls higher. Swedish, Deep Tissue, Specialty Back, Lower Body & Feet. Couples Discounts.

Seniors Welcome. Delray Beach. 16 years experience. MA18563 Dennis (561) 502-2628 AFFORDABLE AWESOME MASSAGE BY JIM Offering Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports and LomiLomi Massage for Men; in a very comfortable, relaxed and Private Massage Studio, NOW conveniently located in Wilton Manors on NE 26th Street, with plenty of free parking. Same Day appointments are welcome; please call Jim, 954-600-5843 email: info@massagebyjim.com or visit my website for testimonials, rates and more. GREAT OPENING SPECIAL NOW AVAILABLE! www.massagebyjim.com Licensed and Certified MM22293

WPB/ LAKE WORTH MASSEUR Strong, caring perceptive therapist for your body in need. Full time therapist for over 15 years!

Easy and relaxed home studio for your comfort and healing.Convenient and affordable, flexible hours, in and out calls. MA64031, Alan 954-279-9935 www.alantherapy4u.com

WILTON MANORS MASSAGE Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports. $59 Swedish Hour. call or Text Chris Tunkus 954-258-8779 1322 NE 4th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL www.WiltonManorsMassage.com

THE BRITISH POUND John Maroussas LMT Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular, Trigger Point, Swedish, Salt or Sugar Scrubs.

Private Studio w/ Shower. Wilton Manors Location near Bill’s Lic#MA51123 954-999-2240

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piano for sale LOVELY FAMILY STEINWAY & SONS GRAND PIANO Walnut color with Piano bench incl. Lived with same family since 1960. It taught their two daughters and now has taught the grandson how to play. Its parents are 75 and 89 years old and are moving to a small apartment and cannot bring it with them.It needs a new home with an owner who will love it and enjoy its marvelous sound .

Last tuned in June 2013. Appraised at $20K , will sell for $ 12K. Email Bobbi55bhi@aol.com

painting services PAINTING - INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Residential & Commercial. Drywall & stucco repair. 20+ years experience in Broward. Lic & ins. CC#92-6690-PU-X. Great references. Call Bob for a free estimate 954-465-1041

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commercial property

rent/lease ft. lauderdale LARGE TOWNHOME WITH POOL, EAST FORT LAUDERDALE Beautiful 2BR/2BA townhome in quiet 5-plex.Large eat-in kitchen with center island, central a/c, ceiling fans, Washer/dryer in unit, dishwasher, sparkling pool and more. All in tropical paradise within 5 minutes of the Atlantic Ocean & 1-95 & 8 minutes to Wilton Drive. Master bedroom has walk-in closet and sliding glass doors to private balcony.

Great neighbors and neighborhood .Small pet ok.$1,250 /mo. Check out photos & complete descriptions at www.YourPerfectApartment.com or call Rick at 954-253-1929 LAKERIDGE FURN. GARDEN STUDIO Central to beach/downtown/Wilton Drive.Clean newly ren. 1 rm and bath. Lg. private fenced courtyard. private entry with parking,laundry onsite, water and electric included. $765/mo. 1st and security with lease. Avail March 1st call 941-548-7989 MIDDLE RIVER TERRACE 1/1 efficency $675/ mo. Or $165/week, 6 mos or 1 year lease. Large 3BD house $1,250, carport, office, and all tile.

Pay your first month’s rent with an approved application and you’re in. Water & electric included* Call for details. 954-527-9225 HUGE 2/2 POOL DUPLEX - POMPANO BEACH Updated, Lushly Landscaped, East of Fed Hwy 1 Mile to Beach, D/R, Sep. Laundry W/D, Fab Lrg Pool, New Central AC, Tile Floors, Small Dog or Cat ok. $1390, Available 2/1/13 Call Tim: 754-235-2911

condo for sale MANOR GROVE CONDOS Two bedrooms with two baths ,condo for sale.1180 sq ft located in a nice and quiet community. Beautiful pool with clubhouse and friendly neighbors. $145k. Call Louisa for more information 561-654-8708

real estate for sale

1BD APARTMENT UPSTAIRS 1142 NE 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale $700/Mo. Yearly Call 954-764-0212 or 954-581-2573 2BA/ 2BA MIDDLE RIVER TERRACE Tile floors, marble and tile baths, stainless and granite kitchen. Open living/dining/kitchen floor plan.

Parking for 2 cars. Private Courtyards. Pet Friendly. $ 1350/MO F/S Call Camelot Property Management for showing instructions. 954-586-4880 LAKE RIDGE Beautiful 1 BD/1BA with a large yard, dishwasher and W/D. This apt is a must see! There is a $50 dollar application fee. First/last and security required $875 a month. Call 954-465-4420 for more info.

DAYTONA BEACH Gay rental complex for sale 2br home + 5 detached rental units beach side.

Owner financing real estate, trade or cash down. $420k DaytonaGayComplex.com

MIDDLE RIVER TERRACE Nice 1BD/1BA apartment, with pool and two balconies! This unit also has a dishwasher with a W/D. There is a $50 dollar application fee. Also first/ last and security deposit required. $950 a month.

Call 954-465-4420

rent/lease furnished

rent/lease pompano beach

PERFECT RELOCATION RENTALS!! 4 WEEK + SPECIAL FROM $325 A WEEK!!!. Gay Owned & Operated Apartment Hotel. Beautiful Studio, 1 & 2 BR Apts.With Full Kitchens.Turn-key, fully furnished & equipped, clothing optional pool, laundry, parking. Central to Wilton Manors & Haulover Beach. Incl. Wi-Fi, utilities, cable, tel.

Pets Welcome. Call Joe or Jack at(954) 9270090 or visit www.LibertySuites.com

rent/lease west palm beach

PB COUNTY-LAKE PARK 2/1 CONDO 2nd Floor Corner - Next to Kelsey Park across from Intracoastal Great Locations. $750 per month - 1 year Lease • No Pets • No Smoking • 1st & Security Call 561-310-0615

rent/lease wilton manors

LARGE 2BR/1 BA Beautiful wood floors, private yard, single family home with canvas covered parking, amazing bonus room, washer/ dryer. Quiet neighborhood walking distance to Wilton Drive/restaurants, clubs, etc. Background check/credit check required. Available NOW!!! $1,650month Please call Terri Wright with Sea Island Realty, Inc 954-401-4918

PALM AIRE Affordable and ready to move in.

Beautiful 1 bedroom King Apt. 1.5 bath, new flooring and freshly painted walls. Can be furnished or unfurnished. A great place to live!!

Call Myron 201-214-3992.

roommates LAUDERLAKES ROOMATE WANTED Share a 2/2 on lake w/ hot tub, private bath, W/D , dishwasher ,central a/c and cable. $ 400/mo includes utilities & internet. Looking for a mature professional. 1st & security deposit. Background check req. Call Gary 954-803-0885 MALE ROOMMATE WANTED Male roommate wanted for 2/1/13. Beautiful WPB 2BD/2BA apt to share $650/Mo. Water, Elect, Waste Mgt included. Deposit + 1st. mo. Required. Call 561316-7236

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