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New ’X-Man’ Character Identifies as Gay Comic book writers have been progressive when it comes to LGBT visibility, often creating LGBT characters or having already established characters come out. The latest move is made

by Marvel Entertainment, who recently announced that a new character in the “Uncanny X-Men” series would identify as gay, the

Huffington Post reports.

Benjamin Deeds is one of the

latest mutants to be discovered in the comics and came out as gay in “Uncanny X-Men #14,” which was written by Brain Michael Bendis. The comic is scheduled to hit stores this week.

“The fact that Ben has come out as homosexual is just a small facet of who he is and what he is going to bring to Cyclops’ select team of X-Men,” told Joe Taraborrelli, Sr. Communications Manager of Marvel Entertainment to HuffPo. Other openly gay comic

book characters include Northstar, Kevin Keller from the “Life With Archie” series, both of whom married their partners last year. Also last year DC Comic’s iconic Green Lantern got a reboot and for his new series, he identifies as gay. And earlier this year, Katy Kane, aka Batwoman,

tied the knot with her secret girlfriend Maggie Sawyer.

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CT Football Captain Charged With Killing Male Lover A high school football captain has been charged with fatally stabbing his lover with a steak knife after an argument over ending their relationship.

Bloomfield High School student Tarence Mitchell appeared in court Friday to face a murder charge in the death of 27-year-old Ronald Taylor Jr. Mitchell is being held on $1 million bond.

According to court documents, the 18-year-

old Mitchell initially told investigators that the pair was attacked by two men wearing hoodies but later confessed to the crime, WFSB-TV reported.

Mitchell told police that the two had a sexual relationship and that Taylor gave him marijuana and alcohol over the last two years, according to court papers.

When Mitchell tried to end their relationship at

the end of last year, “Taylor posted a picture of him on Facebook that included a blog of bad things about him, including him being a Bloomfield gay football star,” the documents said.

Mitchell also said Taylor got jealous when he texted girls and threatened him with a sword this week, according to the court papers.

From the Associated Press

aggravated assault and possession of an instrument of crime. Witnesses identified Castillo-Hernandez to police and he was arrested the morning of the incident. The charges were upgraded to include murder Nov. 13.

On a website launched to raise money to help pay for the funeral, the victim’s mother contends that her son was attacked because he is gay.

“As he walked out of the bar

to avoid a major commotion, he was followed and stabbed just because he is gay,” the mother wrote.

Bethel said investigators do not believe Mercado was targeted for being gay. CastilloHernandez faces a preliminary hearing at 9 a.m. Nov. 27 in Room 306 of the Criminal Justice Center.

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Arrest Made in Murder of Philly Gay Man Police last week arrested a 17-year-old male who is accused of stabbing to death a gay man outside of a North Philadelphia bar.

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Moscow Gay Club Attacked With Poison Gas A popular gay nightclub in Moscow, which was the scene of anti-gay violence last week, again came under attack on Saturday Nov. 23, according to Queer Russia.

On Saturday night, unknown attackers sprayed the Central Station nightclub with a harmful gas. Queer Russia reports there were about 500 people in the club and several sought out medical attention, while many refused to go to the hospital.

On Saturday night, unknown attackers sprayed the Central Station nightclub with a harmful gas. Queer Russia reports there were about 500 people in the club and several sought out medical attention, while many refused to go to the hospital.

Central Station’s staff instantly turned on a smoke removal machine, which got rid of the poison gas in just a few minutes, Russia’s news agency LifeNews reports.

“Today is the fourth provocation against the club arranged by unknown persons. We believe that they are connected with the building owner,” Andrey Leschinsky, the club general director, said. “They are spraying the gas inside the club premises, thereby trying to express their extremist views against the LGBT community, which likes to visit our club.

Central Station’s management has filed a complaint to the police in hopes it will

prevent further anti-LGBT violence.

Last week, two armed men entered the club and opened fire around 5 a.m. Though there were no injuries, the attackers tried to enter the club, but Central Station’s guards refused to allow them inside. The suspects were tracked on surveillance cameras and the video is possession of LifeNews in order to assist local police.

The club’s management says the attackers wanted to shoot the club’s patrons.

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News Briefs +Army Says No ‘Strong Bonds’ for Lesbian Couple A legally married lesbian couple at Fort Irwin, Calif., says that they have been refused participation in an Army marriage enrichment program because they are gay.

According to the Military Times, Shakera Leigh Halford said that her wife, an active-duty soldier at Fort Irwin, was told that the couple was “ineligible” to participate in the “Strong Bonds” retreat because they are gay.

“I’m very sad and disappointed,” Halford said. “To know there are valuable

resources available to soldiers and their families to help us through the challenges of military life, and then be told that we aren’t eligible because of our sexual orientation… it hurts. It really hurts.

We’re at a pretty secluded base and there aren’t many other resources out there for us, so what are we supposed to do?”

The Army’s Chaplain Corps, which runs the retreat, now joins the Southern Baptist Convention in barring members from participating in samesex weddings, counseling sessions and

couples retreats. The North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention threatens to pull their endorsements from those chaplains who violate the rules.

“It is highly disturbing that gay and lesbian service members and their spouses are still being excluded from resources provided through the United States Army,” said Stephen Peters, president of the American Military Partner Association, which is representing Halford, on AMPA’s .

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ly/1c77eH1 ) reports Bishop Peggy Johnson says she tried “very, very, very hard to avoid this trial.” But she says she had to follow the Methodist Book of Discipline.

Johnson’s remarks came Thursday after about two dozen people delivered a petition to church offices in Norristown.

The 25,000-signature petition asks Johnson to stop holding religious trials for ministers who perform gay weddings.

A church jury on Tuesday suspended the Rev. Frank Schaefer for officiating at the marriage of his gay son in Massachusetts.

The Methodist church accepts gay and lesbian members but rejects the practice of homosexuality as “incompatible with Christian teaching.”

From the Associated Press.

A Christian school in Wilmington, N.C., (about 130 miles south of Raleigh) is allegedly trying to implement a policy that would effectively prohibit students from attending if someone from the LGBT community is a member of their family, according to the

Huffington Post.

Officials from Myrtle Grove Christina School allegedly sent a letter to families of students last week, notifying them of the change in policy, which is backed by biblical passages.

HuffPo posted part of the letter, which reads: ” … at what point are a family’s moral affirmations or lifestyles far enough away from the biblical center that we cannot hold hands in partnership? .. the school reserves the right, within its sole discretion, to refuse admission of an applicant or to discontinue enrollment of a student if the atmosphere or conduct within a particular home or the activities of the student are counter to or are in opposition to the biblical lifestyle the school teaches.

“This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, participating in, supporting, or affirming sexual immorality, homosexual activity,or bisexual activity; promoting such practices; or being unable to support the moral principles of the school,” the letter says.

Some have taken issue with the letter and a Facebook page has been created to counter the new policy. The page, called “Boycott Myrtle Grove Christian School,” currently has 414 likes.

“Please support this effort to shut down the ugly ignorance that envolops [sic] this school. Save NC from the Dark Ages,” one of

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the page’s first posts reads.

“A step backward from 21st century Learning to archaic judgment and hate, this school should not be awarded TAXPAYER dollars for vouchers,” the page’s “About” section reads.

According to the page and Huffpo, protesters have gathered across the street from the school to protest the anti-LGBT policy.

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Gay Men’s Chorus Forms in North Dakota

A group of about 15 men in FargoMoorhead have started a gay men’s chorus, and hope to pull off a holiday concert.

The chorus organized a few months ago and has been holding weekly rehearsals at a Fargo church. The Forum newspaper reports (http://bit.ly/1fCLWWL ) that the

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“This is yet another example of the importance of adding sexual orientation to the Department of Defense nondiscrimination policy and equal opportunity program. It is far past time that our military families are protected from this kind of discrimination and valued for their service to our nation.”

It is now up to the military to find a way to resolve these conflicts under the Department of Defense’s order to provide for the needs of all soldiers.

From our media partner EDGE

group hasn’t performed yet, but members say they’re open to performing at any church that will welcome them.

The director of a gay chorus in Minnesota’s Twin Cities is mentoring Jon Landre, director of the Fargo-Moorhead chorus.

He acknowledges that the Fargo region is more conservative than larger cities like Minneapolis and San Francisco, where the first gay men’s chorus started in 1978. He says members of the chorus just want to belong, and be part of the community.

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Bishop: I Tried Hard to Avoid Trial for PA Pastor

A United Methodist official in Pennsylvania says she didn’t want to put a pastor on trial for officiating at his gay son’s wedding.

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Gay Rights Activist Signorile Working on New Book

Michelangelo Signorile, the activist, SiriusXM host and popular author, sees many battles ahead for gay rights.

Signorile is working on a book for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt that contends homophobia remains as strong as ever despite such recent victories as the Supreme Court striking down a 1996 federal law that banned recognition of same-sex marriages.

The publisher announced Thursday that Signorile’s new book has the working title “Beyond Tolerance” and is scheduled to be published in 2015.

Signorile’s previous books include “Queer in America,” a best-seller published in 1993.

He is considered a pioneer of the movement to out celebrities and other public figures believed to be gay.

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Former Student Charged With Exposing Others to HIV Associated Press A former South Dakota State University student is accused of intentionally exposing two other students to the virus that causes AIDS. Demetrius Colaites, 19, is charged with two counts of intentional exposure to HIV infection and one count of sexual contact with a person incapable of consent. He faces a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison on the three charges.

An 18-year-old student claims Colaites had unprotected sex with him and did not tell the student he was HIV positive, court documents show. Colaites is also accused of having sexual contact with a 19-year-old student, who claims he was too drunk to give consent. He is being held in jail on $20,000 bond.

The case is a reality check, SDSU student Jordan Determan told KELO-TV. “It’s scary. That’s a life-changing event,’’ he said, responding to the idea of this happening to a fellow student.

A school spokesman told KELO in a statement that Colaites is no longer attending SDSU. “Additionally, the university has numerous programs and services to educate students and ensure their wellness needs. We encourage our students to seek and utilize those

services,’’ said Mike Lockrem, the school’s director of marketing and communication.

SDSU sophomore Savanna Ihnen said the case should convince people to learn more about HIV and how to practice safe sex.

“They try to educate us as much as possible, but it’s not really known around here, so we don’t talk about it on a daily basis. Now that he’s bringing it into the picture, I guess it’s going to be talked about now,’’ Ihnen said.

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Sweaty bodies, pulsing music and flashing lights – it’s our favorite time of year.

White Party returns to Miami for its 29th year for a week of hard partying with the theme “In Full Bloom,” benefiting Care Resource, and HIV/AIDS agency, and Food for Life Network.

“After a busy and hectic year, we all need time to recharge ourselves” Joe DePiro, public relations manager for Care Resource, said in an email. “ ‘It’s my annual Thanksgiving tradition’ and ‘I love running into friends from all over the world’ are all common refrains heard throughout White Party Week.”

Last year, more than 9,000 people attended the annual event raising almost $500,000.

With plenty of parties planned at various clubs throughout Miami and the Beach, DJs from around the world are flying in for hours of dancing and fun (check out our schedule, you won’t be disappointed).

However, the biggest acts to grace the stage are being saved for the grand White Party on November 30 at Soho Studios: DJ Offer Nissim and singer Kerli.

Both are huge supporters of the LGBT community. Nissim of Israel is well known for performing at gay concerts and for all-male venues in his home country. The DJ has worked with the likes of Madonna, Deborah Cox, Christina Aguilera, and other heavy hitters in the industry. Kerli, hailing from Estonia, has made a stand for gay rights in an area of the world that has none, as well as performing at gay pride festivals.

In the past, guests have been graced with performances by Jennifer Lopez, Cyndi Lauper and Yoko Ono. But the clubs aren’t the only places where people will be flocking for this annual rager. For day partiers, check out the White Splash Pool Party at the National Hotel on November 30 or the Muscle Beach Party on December 1. The latter is significant as it falls on World AIDS Day, and the theme is all about peace and love.

For those who have shopaholic tendencies, put your skills to good use at the Kenneth Cole Charity Shopping Event with a portion of proceeds going to charity.

While White Party is all about fun and celebration, bringing people from around the world to Miami, the purpose is a dire one. Decades after the AIDS crisis of the ‘80s, the disease is still impacting the LGBT community as well as many others.

Care Resource has been serving the South Florida community for 30 years, providing testing, drug abuse counseling, dental care, pediatric resources, mental health services, and other health care. In just the last year, the agency has expanded from an $8 million organization to a full-blown $17 million center.

With Food for Life Network, the two agencies work together to serve more than 3,000 medical clients, 42,000 home-delivered meals, and provide more than 12,000 HIV tests every year.

“Affordable healthcare tops the list of every American’s priorities; so is access to service for those whose immigration or citizenship status is questionable or illegal,” DePiro said. “Care Resource helps those people, with a special emphasis on the LGBT community, get the health services they need in a cost efficient, friendly and helpful manner.”

So get ready for the biggest party of the year, and remember that you’re doing it to better the community you’re living in. For more information and to purchase tickets for specific events, visit WhiteParty.org.

Vanderpump Comes to White Party White Party Schedule Lisa Reality Star Was Crowned Queen of White Party in Palm Springs Wednesday, November 27 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. White Martini Kick off White Party at this gay bar that specializes in the perfect martini. Music

by DJ La Trice Perry. No cover.

Mova Lounge, 1625 Michigan Ave. in Miami Beach

10 p.m. to midnight, you’re in for a night you’ll never forget -- or if you party hard enough, one you won’t remember anything from. Tickets $100 to $150, valet $10.

Soho Studios, 2136 NW First Ave. in Miami

Thursday, November 28

Sunday, December 1

10 p.m. to 5 a.m. White Journey Check out Score’s new location in the heart of South Beach, as well as music from hotties DJ Eddie Elias and DJ Escape.

Tickets $25.

Score Bar, 1437 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach

Noon to 11 p.m. White Sunset Tea Nurse your White Party hangover with brunch, cocktails, drag queens, dancers, DJs and cuties. Trust us, you’ll feel much better. No cover.

The Palace Bar, 1200 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach.

Friday, November 29 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Salvation: White Dreams Literally dance the night away with booming music and an impressive lights display by DJ Danny Verde and DJ Isaac Escalante. Tickets $60.

Club Space, 34 NE 11th St. in Miami

1 to 9 p.m. Muscle Beach Party Dubbed “Woodstock on the Beach,” throw on your hottest suit for fun in the sun, including an exporting Flower POwer bomb emitting peace, flowers and love. Tickets $100.

12th Street Beach in Miami Beach.

Saturday, November 30 5 to 8 p.m. Kenneth Cole: Charity Shopping Event Calling all shopaholics! Browse through beautiful clothing while sipping on libations, all for a cause. A portion of proceeds will go to Care Resource, the benefactor of White Party.

Kenneth Cole South Beach, 190 SW Eighth St. in Miami Beach

10 p.m. to 5 a.m. URGE: Noche Blanca It’s back! After a few years slumber, Noche Blanca is back with dancers brought in from around the world and Dj Abel celebrating his 20th year mixing at Mansion. Tickets $65 to $100.

Mansion Nightclub, 1235 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. White Splash Pool Party It ain’t a fête in the Magic City without a pool party. Lounge in the sun with bronzed bods, splash around in the 205foot infinity pool, or park it at one of the many bars. Tickets $30.

National Hotel, 1677 Collins Ave. in Miami Beach

5 a.m. to Noon White Horizons Not ready to go home yet? After the bash at Mansion, head over to Mekka and continue the dancing marathon. Plus, tickets are reduced this year! Tickets $30.

Mekka, 950 NE Second Ave. in Miami

10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Cirque Blanc It’s all about the ladies, with high-end luxury wins at the silent auction and female DJs hitting the turntables for a dance floor. Don’t forget to wear all white! Tickets $20 to $60.

Trade Nightclub, 1437 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. The White Party It’s official -- the party to end all parties! Tucked in the art village of Wynwood, dress in all white as you dance to entertainer Kerli and DJs Joe Gauthreaux and Offer Nissim. With dancers, artists and free open bar from

Monday, December 2

8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Whitehaus 2 Head way down south for the men only party in the Keys with DJ Robbie Leslie, who’s performed at the original Studio 54. Must wear all white. No cover.

Island House, 1129 Fleming St. in Key West 11 p.m. to 5 p.m. Swan Song The final send off for White Party, hang out with all your new friends at this massive club with multiple rooms and an outdoor entertainment area. Until next year! No cover.

Twist, 1057 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach

A lover of pink, pumps, pretty jewels, and her Pomeranian, Lisa Vanderpump has proven herself to be much more than just a woman with beauty and money.

The restaurateur, “Real Housewives” reality star, and LGBT ally is in Miami for the raucous White Party – last year, she was crowned queen of the White Party in Palm Springs, CA. “I have not been to the White Party in Miami, so I’m excited,” she said. “I did love the experience of 30,000 gay men!

It was just really an amazing, amazing time.”

Over the years, the mother of two and her husband of 31 years have taken on multiple endeavours, including opening restaurants and clubs. Then Vanderpump’s life skyrocketed to prime time when she joined the cast of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” It lead to an off-shoot show, “Vanderpump Rules,” and then a spot on “Dancing With the Stars.”

Her newest project is a line of LVP sangria with her daughter, Pandora, that was served up at the family’s LA restaurant, Villa Blanca. A huge hit with customers, she decided to add another task to her plate and put it on the marketplace.

With her rising celebrity status – her British wit and beauty have made her a fan favorite -- she’s used her name to help promote various causes, including National Alopecia Areata Foundation, the American Humane Association, and GLAAD. “There has been incredible injustice served to a lot of people,” Vanderpump said.

“You don’t choose your sexuality, you choose your love, and it’s very important to me that there are equal rights for everybody. As many people know, I’ve had gay clubs over the years and I’ve seen the struggle within our own family, when my nephew came out, and how he struggled with that.

When it was revealed that Chik-fil-A had made donations to religious groups that were against same-sex marriage, Vanderpump was one of many celebrities that encouraged fans to boycott the restaurant. “RT if you’re gonna skip the sandwich at Chik-fil-A & support equality!” she tweeted out to more than 700,000 followers.

In her work with GLAAD, she has hosted and spoken at multiple events and also participated in the LA Pride parade. Also, she and her husband are in the works of opening a gay bar, PUMP, in West Hollywood’s Boys Town as they sort through legal issues.

Vanderpump recently participated in a television PSA for the LA Gay & Lesbian Center with Elton John, Jamie Foxx, Lisa

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Ling and many more advocates for LGBT teens. In the 6-minute film, a teen boy comes home to his parents confronting him about his homosexulity. He is then thrown out of their home to the streets -- this is a reality of one out of four gay teens, and 40 percent of homeless youth are gay “To me, that is a statistic that’s just not acceptable.

It’s about equal rights, I believe in equal rights for everyone, every single person,” she said. “I think it’s very important for the gay community to have a heterosexual voice that can transcend to a lot of parents.

[Parents] can identify with me as someone who has been married for 31 years and had two children; sometimes it’s better to convey a message through a heterosexual voice to some of the people that don’t understand the feelings of their children.”

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Research Shows LGBT Workers of Color Among Most Disadvantaged Sasha Razumikhin

Take a pot and throw in some of the ingredients LGBT people of color face: discrimination coupled with a lack of workplace protections, unequal job benefits and taxation, and unsafe, under-resourced US schools. What do you get?

One of the most disadvantaged classes of labor in the American economy.

So says new research from the Movement Advancement Project (MAP), the Center for American Progress (CAP), the Human Rights Coalition (HRC) and the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC).

The study, A Broken Bargain for LGBT Workers of Colors, comes on the heels of another recently released and similar study, A Broken Bargain: Discrimination, Fewer Benefits, and More Taxes for LGBT Workers, which SFGN covered in September.

“Contrary to popular stereotypes, LGBT workers are more racially diverse than the general population, making it critical to

at risk of dropping through the cracks of the U.S. educational system. Hiring Bias and On-the-Job Discrimination: Barriers such as unwarranted background checks, inadequate or non-existent non-discrimination protection for LGBT workers, and the lack of mentorships and on-the-job support make it difficult for many LGBT workers of color to find good and steady jobs.

•Unequal Pay, Benefits and Taxation: LGBT workers of color receive unequal pay and unfair access to job-related benefits, leaving them with less to care for themselves and their families—even if they are doing the same jobs and working just as hard as other workers.

address the unique obstacles they face,” said Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive director and CEO of NBJC. “Bias and prejudice based on race, sexual orientation, and gender identity and/or expression intersect to the detriment of LGBT workers of color.”

Here are some of the major findings from the study:

1. LGBT People are more racially and ethnically diverse than the U.S. population as a whole

•About one-third of LGBT people are people of color. In a 2012 Gallup poll, one in three LGBT respondents (33 percent) identified themselves as people of color, compared to 27 percent of nonLGBT respondents (in all, there are an estimated 5.4 million LGBT workers in the United States, of which 1.8 million are people of color).

•LGBT youth of color are at high risk of becoming homeless. An estimated 20 to 40

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percent of homeless youth in the U.S. identify as LGBT or believe they may be LGBT. Research also shows that African American and Native American young people are overrepresented among LGBT homeless youth, as well as the broader homeless population. One study found that among homeless youth who identify as gay or lesbian, 44 percent identified as black and 26 percent as Latino.

•LGBT workers of color are at significant risk of being unemployed. They have higher rates of unemployment compared to non-LGBT people of color. In addition, unemployment rates for transgender people of color have reached as high as four times the national unemployment rate.

•LGBT workers of color are at significant risk of poverty. Research shows that they, and particularly black LGBT people, are at a much higher risk of poverty than non-LGBT people.

“Systemic barriers and inequities in the educational system make it harder for LGBT people of color to meet workforce qualifications,” said Ineke Mushovic, executive director of MAP. “LGBT workers of color are also unfairly denied or lack access to jobrelated benefits that other workers take for granted, making it harder for these workers to earn a living and provide for their families.”

2. LGBT workers of colors confront a dual burden of social stigma and discrimination.

A few specific obstacles the research found:

•Educational Barriers: LGBT youth of color are among the children who are most

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3. Things can change. We just need to use some common sense.

“While there are laws in place to help protect workers from discrimination based on race and ethnicity, it is still legal to fire or refuse to hire someone on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation in the majority of states,” said Winnie Stachelberg, executive vice president of External Affairs at CAP. “Addressing this gap in federal law is one more step forward in the march for equality and justice for all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation.”

Here are a few things that can be done: •Eliminate or reduce educational barriers for LGBT youth of color.

•Eliminate or reduce bias and discrimination against LGBT workers of color by passing federal legislation to ban employment discrimination nationwide on the basis of gender identity and expression and sexual orientation.

•Secure equal pay and benefits for LGBT workers of color by increasing federal and state protections against wage discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression and increasing access to good jobs with good benefits for LGBT workers of color.

“America has passed numerous laws and policies based on an understanding that protecting the interests of workers and their families is good for the economy and good for the country,” said Jeff Krehely, vice president and chief foundation officer at the HRC. “It is time for those protections to extend to LGBT workers of color.”

editorial publisher’s Norm Kent

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We All Wear the Face of HIV

Pinch me.

This issue of SFGN, at 96 pages, is the second largest in our history. Sadly, one of the reasons we are so enhanced is because this week we are publishing The Spirit, our biannual HIV supplement. At 32 pages, it complements World AIDS Day. This issue reminds us that we have to keep on fighting against AIDS. Still, we are in a better place. Once, we only fought against people with AIDS. As the voice of the LGBT community, we have to be the voice for those living with HIV. Since the 1980’s when GRID was the disease that dare not speak its name, it was our community who rose to the occasion, demanding to be heard not herded; asking to be counted not circumvented.

The years have been many and the virus still takes a toll. Advertisers who offer pharmaceuticals and protocols populate the pages of our newspaper. But they do more than just offer a pill that heals. Their energies and researchers, their doctors and scientists, in laboratories across this planet, are everyday still looking for a permanent cure.

In the meantime, we fight on quietly against apathy. South Florida, with its merging South, Central and North American cultures, is the national epicenter of this terrible virus. Be proud though that your community has stood tall, promoting education and awareness, outreach and concern.

Don’t thank our laws or legislators, the lobbyists or the mayors who issue empty proclamations.

Thank yourself and your friends.

It’s people like Michael Weinstein courageously pushing the envelope with the AIDS Healthcare foundation, making inroads from Uganda to the United States, on billboards and bus benches and bulletin boards throughout our community.

It’s Glen Weinzimer organizing the 900 riders and countless volunteers doing the Smart Ride from Miami to Key West, raising a million dollars in the process.

This year’s top fundraiser, Timothy Haymon, raised $23,000, but he could not have done it without you.

It’s HIV agency voices like Rick Siclari at Care Resource hosting the White Party and Terry DeCarlo at Broward House launching annual nights of remembrance, so friends that are lost are never forgotten.

It’s all of you who bowl for Poverello House in the summer, or gather cans of food or toys for families living with HIV in the winter. There are so many of you, too many to mention, from Jerry Schultz organizing another canned food drive at Mona’s to Will Spencer launching Camp for Health.

It is citizen activists forcing the issue in political forums and in the press, elevating awareness in congress and state legislatures. It is writers willing to share their pain and progress in dealing with illness and recovery.

It’s you taking part in an AIDS walk, raising dollar after dollar, mile after mile. But it’s also you taking precautions at night so you

are not beating yourself up the following day.

It’s groups like the Pride Center, conducting intervention and consciousness raising support groups; organizations like CAP in the Palm Beaches and AIDS Help in Key West – and so many more we have tried to illuminate on these pages each week.

It’s nightclubs hosting yet another benefit to the drag queen hostess donating yet another performance. It’s a foundation promoting health and doctors who heal. No, I can’t mention every name, salute every donor, or recognize every hero. There have been too many. There are still.

You see, it has always fallen upon us. It always will. In the end, when you want a helping hand, you look at the end of your own arm. As we have in the past, the Spirit again sheds light on a worldwide pandemic that shadows our steps and trespasses upon our lives.

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We publish a free paper. Online or in print, there are not many things you get for free anymore. Our paper is sustained by the faith of advertisers who believe in us. They stand with us because they know we deliver our product with credible content, and continued conscientiousness. They make SFGN and the Spirit possible. Please support them as they do us.

With your help, these days of darkness will soon end, and flowers will again blossom. One day soon, there will be no more speeches, no more words, no more memorials for friends lost. Here, on Thanksgiving, let us simply be grateful for not only what we have, but also those whose memories enriched our lives for so long.

And while we are here, for as long as we can, let’s fight like hell for the living.

On this World AIDS Day, we thank you again for being there when it counted most.

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He Tried to Face Reality Before John Lennon was a Beatle, he was an artist. Music will always be remembered as his most popular form of artistic expression but he also loved his literature and his visual art, studying at the Liverpool Art Institute from 1957 to 1960.

Around the time the Beatles started falling apart John Lennon began moving back to his first passion.

On his wedding day John presented Yoko with the Bag One portfolio of wedding drawings and controversial erotic works.

His primary medium was line drawing, pen, pencil or Japanese Sumi Ink. His style is reminiscing of Matisse or Cocteau; the sketches are spontaneous and loose, filled with laconic humor, the genius behind them is that they can be simultaneously informing, amusing, outraging. He drew from life and imagination where there are no boundaries.

During the 60s and 70s, perhaps because he was viewed only as a musician, John

Lennon, the artist, was not taken seriously by the art world at large and he remained an outsider.

Now galleries around the world frequently exhibit his artwork and many of his pieces have become permanent collections of major museums including The Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Traveling exhibits prominently include the erotic sketches that in 1970 were confiscated from the London Art Gallery by Scotland Yard because deemed obscene. At the time, the rebellious and always challenging Lennon, enjoyed the controversy and accused the establishment of hypocrisy since it reacted to lines drawn on paper but at the same time ignored the “real” pornography of the Vietnam War and starvation in Africa. He believed that, like in soccer, the best defense is attack.

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Beatles never had the chance to let us know where they really stood on gay issues. By the time Stonewall happened, they had gone their separate ways. We know where John Lennon the musician, poet, philosopher, artist, song writer stood on politics, war, peace, religion, greed, art, women’s lib, racism but what about homosexuality?

I pride myself in being a “connoisseur’ of all things John Lennon but it wasn’t until I met Larry Schwartz, executive producer of Legacy Fine Art Production, he is the de facto curator of John Lennon Art Work, that I picked up an important bit of information I had missed all these years.

During an exhibit at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts I was struck by a lithograph I had not seen before, I stood in front of it for several minutes taking it all in. Walking away from it, going back to it, looking at it from afar. Then Larry approached me, we started talking and seeing my interest he gave me some background information on it.

In the spring of 1972 John Lennon was asked to contribute to an anthology called “The Gay Liberation Book“ (Gay Writing and Survival In the Straight World).

He submitted a drawing of a naked man sitting on a cloud with the following limerick: “WHY” – “Why makes it so sad to be gay?

Doing your own thing is OK. Our bodies are our own. So leave us alone. Play with yourself – today. “ The drawing is called: ”He Tried To Face Reality” and it is for anyone who has ever felt different and not able to fit into the mainstream life. This piece places John Lennon among the clouds, seated in mid-air, attempting to “face his version of reality,” while the gravity of the world floating by is underscored by humor. The drawing is whimsical yet poetic because when we are free to be who we really are, the sun shines and lifts our spirits. It shows two different states of mind at work, one dark and pessimistic and the other joyful and optimistic. It represents a glimpse of his unconventional view of life, and part of his continuous attempts to bring down taboos in a world drifting away from physical love and toward mass violence.

As he once said, “If art were to redeem man, it could do so only by saving him from the seriousness of life, and restoring him to an unexpected boyishness.” Or: “All you can do is try and break down the walls and show

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that there is nothing there but people”.

He was a true renaissance man.

Next month marks the 33rd anniversary of his death. He was gunned down on December 8, 1980 but the world has not forgotten him.

John Lennon’s musical, artistic and humanitarian legacies are still speaking to us today.

Lennon’s commitment and dedication to the poor, the underprivileged and the oppressed is carried on, through multiple charities, by the tireless work of his wife, Yoko Ono Lennon. From the “Imagine” Specialty License plate that fights to end hunger in our state, (the proceeds go to the Florida Association of Food Banks and the Florida Hurricane Relief Fund), to the Monterey Aids Project and Habitat for Humanity, the list goes on to include the Desert Aids Project, Children’s Surgery International, Make a Wish, Adopt-A-Classroom and many more, too numerous to mention, spanning the globe, from North America to South America, from Africa to Asia.

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While the world was engrossed in the George Zimmerman trial in Sanford, two other cases showcased the vagaries of Florida law. In Tampa retired Army Colonel Ralph Wald, a 70-year old Vietnam War veteran, was found not guilty of killing 32-year old Walter Conley. Wald invoked Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law to justify shooting Conley, whom Wald caught having sex with Wald’s 41-year old wife, Joanna Lynn Flores. (Wald said he thought Conley was raping his wife.)

“This is a military man,” Wald’s attorney Joe Episcopo said. Wald did “what you do with the enemy…you take your gun out and kill the enemy.” For her part, Flores was “elated” that her husband was acquitted: “Because my husband puts me first, he’s taking me to Waffle House.”

Meanwhile, while George Zimmerman and Ralph Wald got away with murder, Marissa Alexander of Jacksonville was

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sentenced to 20 years in prison for firing a warning shot against her abusive husband.

Alexander argued that the “Stand Your Ground” law should apply to her because she was defending herself. However, a judge denied a motion to grant her immunity and she was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Under Florida’s mandatory minimum sentencing requirement, Alexander was given 20 years in prison, a sentence even the judge thought was excessive. The fact that Alexander is Black had nothing to do with it (eyes rolling).

The Alexander, Wald and Zimmerman cases seem to showcase the ways that racism influences Florida’s legal system. They are also indicative of a political system that likes gun owners and military veterans but is tough against convicted criminals, which in Florida, are largely Black or Latino.

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happens in Florida gets attention, and not just in Florida. Since the year 2000, when Elian Gonzalez split South Florida and faulty voting cards held up a presidential election, Florida has replaced California as the crazy capital of the USA. It is not for nothing that the Sunshine State is known as “FloriDUH.” The crimes, follies and misfortunes of Florida’s 19 million people are often the stuff that make newspaper stories and online blogs. South Florida’s Sun-Sentinel even has a blog, “FloriDUH” (Sun-Sentinel. com/News/Strange/Floriduh-Blog), that showcases all the “weird, wacky, strange news from the Sunshine State.”

Just a glance at the headlines there give us some indication as to the perversity of some Floridians: “Registered sex predator busted again for allegedly having sex with a dog,” “Man behind bars after allegedly snoozing on [someone else’s] car,” “Cops: Couple broke into school to have sex” and so on - stories

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that feature sex, nudity, drugs, guns and animals are quite common on this blog.

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lifestyle gay car geek Steve Siler

60-Second Car Reviews: 2014 Porsche Cayman

Pure Sports Car Perfection Perfection. Sheer perfection. That’s what ran through my head every time I jumped in the Porsche Cayman I recently tested. To me, it’s even better-looking than Porsche’s vaunted 911 Carrera, and—this may sound somewhat heretical—in Cayman S form, I think it even drives better, too. (I know…gasp!)

With its powerful six-cylinder engine sitting right behind you and scintillating steering singing road texture to your fingertips, the feathery, second-generation Cayman can be best described as transcendent from behind the wheel. The new interior looks and feels as premium as that of the bigger, heavier 911, thus banishing whatever cheapness may have characterized the first-generation model.

Also, while certain people love hard tops (who doesn’t?), some still prefer convertibles, and for them, Porsche does sell a Cayman convertible—it’s called the Boxster—and it’s just as delicious.

Now here’s where it gets sad: The $101,000 price of my yellow Cayman S tester

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(inflated by a set of $7,400 ceramic brakes, a brilliant $3,200 PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission, and a $7,300 Burmester surround sound system, among other stuff) could bring tears to your eyes. But, trust me, those tears quickly turn into tears of joy once you’re out on the road.

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•Base Price (including destination): $53,550 (Cayman), $64,750 (Cayman S) •Power: Cayman: 2.7-liter flat-6 (275 hp, 213 lb-ft of torque); Cayman S (325 hp, 273 lb-ft of torque) Tranny: 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic •Fuel Economy, Cayman 22 city/32 highway (auto); 20/30 (manual) Cayman S: 21 city/30 highway (auto); 20/28 (manual)

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•Porsche 911 Carrera (base model) •Jaguar F-Type •Chevrolet Corvette Renowned automotive journalist and gay car geek Steve Siler has turned his life-long love of cars into a fruitful and enthusiastic career traveling the world to test thousands of new vehicles as they are introduced. Siler is s regular contributor to Car and Driver Magazine, Edmunds.com, AutoTrader. com, AOL Autos and Yahoo! Autos, and also pioneered automotive writing for the LGBT community more than a decade ago.

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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 What price, CLA-ss?

When we gays think of Mercedes-Benz, most of us envision glamorous, spacious luxury cars with autobahn-storming performance and bank-vault solidity. So many a plucked eyebrow has arisen at the idea of Mercedes offering its all-new CLA-class for an eyepoppingly cheap starting price (for a Mercedes, anyway) of $29,900.

On paper, the CLA is the stuff hipster dreams are made of, a message put forth in Mercedes’ famous Super Bowl ad wherein a

starry-eyed 20-something declines an offer to sell his soul to the devil (played by the inimitable William Defoe) since he could afford the car himself. First, it’s gorgeous, with a broad, low nose, a swoopy, “four-door coupe” roofline, and banana-shaped body contours much like its sexy big brother, the CLS-Class. It also has a powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a seven-speed paddle-shifted transmission, sophisticated infotainment screen (which

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looks like an iPad Mini perched up on the dashboard) and incredible mpg ratings of 26 city/38 highway/30 combined.

That said, our little hipster may need to ask for a raise if he wants to turn his CLA into a true dream ride. In the metal, the $30K CLA feels like, well, exactly what you’d expect a $30K Mercedes to be like. It’s got solid bones, but conspicuously missing certain niceties that any Mercedes would feel incomplete without, including dual-zone climate control, a sunroof, navigation, LED running lights, a rearview camera, auto-dimming mirror, or a programmable garage door opener. All of that (and much more) is available as options, of course, but to add it all, you’ll be pushing $40K, not $30K. The good news is that, at $40K, the CLA feels convincingly upscale and, indeed, worth the money, especially if you order the panoramic sunroof that pours light into what is otherwise a somewhat claustrophobic interior.

The CLA’s dirty little secret is that, like a Honda Civic or a Toyota Corolla (and unlike nearly every other Mercedes-Benz), it’s a front-wheel-drive car, though fortunately,

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its performance if more akin to a grown-up VW GTI than some bargain-basin econocar.

Steering quality, handling, and high-speed stability, for example, exhibit typical Teutonic stability. And in spite being powered by only four cylinders, this thing’s got puh-lenty of scoot (thank you, turbocharger).

Now, if you really want to splurge, you can add beautiful LED running lights and taillamps as well as a Sport package with gorgeous 18-inch wheels and aggressive body kit. Loaded to the gills, the CLA250 can top $43K, which is kinda steep for a small, front-wheel drive anything. But for that kind of money, you get a sexy and fuel-efficient Benz that really puts the “CLA” in “Class.”

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Now that the hurdles of gay marriage are exponentially becoming a thing of the past across the country, it seems new arenas of debates are emerging.

One has to do with child rearing. On notorious

social networking site Reddit, for example, a popular forum posted to the subreddit AskReddit on Sunday, Nov. 17, asked users to share their experiences being raised by same-sex parents.

The actual question, from user Monkeyboobler:

Before I get down-voted into oblivion I am not a homophobe, I am pro gay marriage, gays giving blood, but gays adopting worries me as I think society in some countries isn’t ready which will effect [sic] the child growing up.

Were you bullied at school and did it effect [sic] you?

Any events that you and your parents went too [sic] were there obvious funny looks from people that didn’t know you?

Honestly did you wish you had a male and female parent?

Children with female parents, do you think you needed a male role model in the household? And vice versa When you were going through puberty were there certain things happening that you felt awkward asking your parents about? i.e.

Female child with 2 male parents having your first “monthly visitor.”

The inevitable sex chat, what was that like?

Questions and answers on these forums are voted on by the users, showing the most popular comments (answers to the questions above) on a forum further up the page.

Here are the top seven user-upvoted stories from the thread (SFGN didn’t edit the excerpts below — some contain graphic language). Which is your favorite?

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From user Ceylonna: My parents divorced when I was five because my dad is gay. Lived with my mom when I was young, move to my dad in highschool (my choice).

When I was around ten, my dad sat me down for a serious conversation and told me he was gay. (Also that he didn’t have AIDS-it was the 80s.) my reaction was more of a non-reaction. More “is that all? I thought you were going to tell me you were dying of cancer” and didn’t think about it for years.

I told some friends confidentially when I was younger. I have to assume the info made its way through the school, but I never heard anything about it. Was open about it in high school. Got a few “cool” type remarks. I think it made a few friends more likely to come out to me as gay and bi.

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The most difficulty I’ve encountered with it is due to my mother-in-law, who is exteremly Christian conservative. It took several years of me dating her son before she reconciled her cognitive dissonance of my dad being gay with him clearly being a good father.

There is one thing I remember as a child that in retrospect was likely because my dad was gay. As a little girl after my parents divorced and I was staying at my dad’s, he told me I couldn’t come sleep in his bed when I got scared one night. (Like I had done when I was younger.) It didn’t make sense to me why I couldn’t snuggle and sleep with my daddy anymore. Looking back, I can see how the stupid perception of gay men in the 80s probably was what drove that decision.

Short summary, never a big deal. Bit of a badge of pride in college years.

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From user Fliffs: Had a fling with a girl who had two dads, she said sometimes people were uncomfortable about it but always warmed up to the idea once they met the dads. They drove matching mini coopers and the house was fabulous.

3. From user catillack:

I have a friend whose mom is a lesbian. She lives with her mom and “step-mom”, but sees her dad regularly, so she has that “maleimpact” from time to time. She didn’t tell anyone until she was a teenager so most people are cool about it (she’s not being bullied), but I’ve heard some of my other friends talk about it alot. Like they think it’s weird and some say they feel sorry for her, for some resaon.

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From user Gatorbby: I may be too late, but screw it.

My parents divorced when I was in 2nd grade and my dad came out to me when I was in middle school. I had known for years because I have a fantastic gaydar so the news was kind of boring to me. If anything, having a gay dad has been easier for me! I have a healthier relationship with him than most.

-I don’t know if I was bullied technically but I have had some bad reactions. My first serious boyfriend was very religious. He actually broke up with me because I supported gay marriage.

Fuck him.

-Weird looks have never been given because

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From user pishee: Gay adoption didn’t really exist until recently, so I’m not sure how many responses you’re going to get from children with no male/female role-models. My mother and father divorced and later my mom married a woman, so I still had a male rolemodel, and I imagine most other children of gay parents my age will have had a similar experience, unless their biological parent just checked out entirely, which can happen just as easily to children of straight parents.

I do worry about the argument that children need to be protected from bullying.

There are any number of reasons why a child might be bullied, and it’s not really the job of an adoption agency to check to make sure that prospective parents don’t do anything that might be potentially embarrassing for their children. The child of the school janitor might get bullied, but certainly he and his wife should be allowed to adopt. I know you’re just

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my dad doesn’t believe in PDA, so yay for that.

-Puberty was pretty easy for me since I had my mom to talk to about monthly visitors, but my dad has always been more sympathetic towars things like cramps and mood swings.

-The sex talk was fairly easy. Both my parents talked to me about sex over the years, so it was never one big awkward conversation.

The best part was that talking to my dad about boys was so easy. He had been a boyfriend and had boyfriends so he could always play the devil’s advocate.

Over all I think I had a better experience than most teenagers. My dad was comfortable enough around me to actually be himself. He could be dad and my friend easily and I think I’m really lucky for that. 10/10 would childhood again.

asking an innocent question and didn’t necessarily want to spark a debate, but this kind of argument does sound a little bit like the bigot trying to protect children from his own bigotry.

Adoption agencies also don’t test to make sure straight parents fulfill traditional gender roles. No family has ever been denied a child because the husband in a straight marriage didn’t watch enough sports or liked baking. It’s not impossible that plenty of children have been adopted into families with no strong masculine or feminine presence, despite the parents being straight.

Maybe I should have just answered the question and described my experience instead of giving you an argument, but I feel a little funny saying, “My mom’s gay, and look how great I turned out!” I will say that I really look up to my stepmom a lot, and we have a good relationship. In a lot of ways, I feel like I have more in common with her than my biological parents.

From user dustlesswalnut: Yes, I was bullied, but that’s because I was fat, not because of my moms.

Yes, I got funny looks at events, but that was because we were poor, not because of my moms.

No, I never wished I had different parents.

No, the gender of role models is irrelevant.

I never felt awkward asking any questions I had about sex, and all of my questions were answered honestly.

Never had a singular sex chat, had many small ones over the course of many years, as I believe it should be.

Adoptive parents are vetted with a lot of care. Biological parents aren’t vetted in any way. I’m not concerned in the slightest with the prospect of gay couples adopting.

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From user Ebeforei: A few people treated me differently when the found out. One kid wouldn’t eat at the same table as me in high school, it just made me sad the he was homophobic.

The worst thing was when I wanted to have my friend come spend the night, and my mom wanted to come out to her mom first to avoid my friend’s mom finding out later and accusing my mom of something inappropriate. Understanding the implications and consequences at that age was rough.

Woe to any poor soul that dare imply gays make unfit parents in my presence.

So many kids found out they were talking to the child of a lesbian when I made them look like bigoted idiots. I wiped the floor with those people in an argument.

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World AIDS Museum Coming to South Florida Organizers seek to increase awareness and decrease stigma John McDonald It’s a story that is unfolding as we go, but for its principle characters one thing remains clear.

“This can’t happen again,” Hugh Beswick said.

What Beswick is referring to is the AIDS

crisis, which exploded during the 1980s and has since claimed the lives of 26 million people worldwide. To memorialize those lost and educate the masses, Beswick has joined forces with a host of community

Magic Johnson Having dinner with his children while in New York.

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leaders in South Florida to open the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center.

The museum’s purpose is to document, remember, educate, enlighten and empower, said Beswick, chairman of the museum’s board of directors. Located at 1201 NE 26th Street, Suite 111, the museum will be the first of its kind dedicated to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

One question Beswick hears a lot is “why is this in South Florida?”

“This is ground zero for HIV conversion rate,” Beswick said. Indeed, statistics show Broward and Miami-Dade counties with the highest new infection rates per capita of anywhere in the country. With such a large population affected by HIV, Beswick said there’s a natural interest in what the museum has to offer.

Those plans include a virtual quilt to remember those lost to HIV/AIDS along with an interactive multimedia experience that allows visitors to the museum to share their stories and experiences. Beswick said he realizes the museum will eventually outgrow its Wilton Station suite, but this is a good problem to have.

“You have to keep start-up costs in mind,” he said. “If we had done this in New York or San Francisco those costs would have been much higher. We are very fortunate to have such strong support from the community here in South Florida.”

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recent appearance of basketball legend and longtime HIV/AIDS advocate, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Jr., who attended a dedication ceremony for the museum.

Johnson, who has been very open during the course of his 21-year journey with HIV, said there is still a long way to go in eradicating the disease and a museum will definitely help with that mission.

Johnson donated one of his No. 32 Los Angeles Lakers jerseys to be displayed at the museum. Beswick said there will be other exhibits that make stops at the museum, some national in scope such as a photography collection of the AIDS crisis in New York during the 1980s; while others feature local people like Edward Sparan.

Sparan, a Fort Lauderdale actor/director, created a 10-foot, 50-pound AIDS ribbon out of his medicine bottles.

Above all, the goal of the museum is to memorialize the epidemic in a similar way to that of memorials to the 9/11 victims in New York and the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. Fighting stigma is also of chief concern.

“The world cannot isolate groups and fail to help because this group may not represent everyone,” said museum CEO Steve Stagon. “By addressing the disease with research and technology, AIDS can not only be controlled, but it is on the brink of eradication. We should have been at this point years ago.”

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Meet Margo Manhattan The Designer Behind the AIDS Lapel Pin Denise Royal

It’s the symbol most closely identified with a difference in his life and others. Some AIDS – the folded over red ribbon. In 1991, friends I had weren’t so fortunate and never Jewelry designer Margo Manhattan for made it,” she said.

AmFAR created the ubiquitous design, most These days, Margo Manhattan is focused often worn on lapels. on her boutique in New York City. “I’m Ms. Manhattan says she was inspired by a designing fabulous sculptured rings, charm simple concept.

Lariats that wrap up in different ways with “The song ‘Tie A Yellow Ribbon’ gave me pendants you can interchange.” the idea. It was a simple symbol that would Looking ahead to the future, she wants to be recognizable and a fundraising tool,” she open more stores. told SFGN. To find out more about Manhattan She never imagined how the design would and her jewelry designs go to www. take off like wildfire. Thirty years ago, when MargoManhattan.com.

AIDS-phobia was at its height, red ribbons began sprouting from lapels, gowns, hat brims, jackets, blouses and anything else that could take a safety pin.

It didn’t hurt that some of the biggest names in the world wore the symbol proudly. That list includes Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Sir Elton John and Paul Newman.

Over the next few years, the ribbons became part of the dress code for celebrities at every A-list red carpet event.

“It became an international symbol and helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for AIDS research awareness and to now find a cure!”

Manhattan said.

This December first, the ribbons will be worn around the world as part of World AIDS Day. Even thirty-two years later, seeing the pin worn on December 1, fills Manhattan with pride.

“I’m so happy to have made a difference. I met a young man right after I created the pin and to this day he calls me and cries at how grateful he is to be living with HIV and be alive. I’m so grateful Margo Manhattan, creator of the iconic AIDS red ribbon.

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We Are All HIV Equal New campaign aims at leveling the field between people of any HIV status Sasha Razumikhin

There’s a new social media campaign that launched a week before Halloween with the aim of making HIV less scary — it’s called HIV Equal.

The reason?

According to the promotional film for it, “we are all equal.” It’s being handled by Connecticut-based World Health Clinicians, a non-profit dedicated to curtailing the spread of HIV. This specific campaign is the brainchild of celebrity photographer Thomas Evans and Jack Mackenroth, who was profiled in April in SFGN. Mackenroth, best known for being an openly poz contestant on Project Runway, has dealt his hand to HIV activism in the past, most recently with the launch of Volttage.com, a dating/hook up website that focuses on the positive community. This time, it seems he’ll be emulating the NoH8 campaign’s photo campaign.

“People love to place blame on anything that is ‘other’ so they can justify why it won’t happen to them,” Mackenroth told SFGN. “Unfortunately, as a culture we have bought into that belief and as a result many HIV-positive people internalize the blame and feel immense shame about their status.

HIV Equal is meant to show that there are legions of people who reject the notion that we should be judged by our HIV-status. No one is perfect.”

It’s all very simple: The campaign is a collection of photos of people (celebrities for now) wearing the emblematic HIV Equal logo (HIV and an equal sign) somewhere on their bodies. Then come high-res photos, and then comes the sharing.

More specifically: •Participants take a photo.

•*Participants take an HIV test.

•Individuals are photographed with a unique “HIV=” logo, which strategically appears on their body.

•As a play on the word “status,” a unique caption will read ‘STATUS:_______,’ and every model picks a word that exemplifies one aspect of their personality.

[The test is confidential and involves a quick mouth swab with results in 20 minutes.

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“Basically we are taking photos of individuals—positive and negative—with our HIV= logo on their body and then they also get tested for HIV,” Mackenroth told SFGN. “It’s really going to be amazing.”

WHC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Gary Blick is heading the medical aspect of the campaign “It’s crucial to restart the national dialogue about HIV and HIV testing since the recent CDC statistics suggest that the younger generations are the most vulnerable when it comes to new HIV infections, as data from 2010 cites that over 90 percent of new HIV infections are found in young men ages 1334,” Blick said in a statement. “HIV Equal appeals directly to that demographic.”

SFGN covered the launch party for the campaign, so SFGN has since caught up with Mackenroth to see how things have been doing.He said there was a problem.

“The wellness event on [Oct. 26] was amazing. We HIV tested and photographed over 150 individuals for HIV Equal in 4 hours and the attendance was so overwhelming, we actually couldn’t handle the volume so we could have even done more,” Mackenroth told SFGN. “But a great turnout for our first event. I would grade the event a 9 just because we weren’t prepared for such massive success—a great problem to have!”

But on a serious note, Mackenroth wants more. He’s not satisfied.

“As far as the HIV Equal campaign overall I would rate it a 9 as well because it’s really amazing but there is always room for improvement. Since our launch on Oct. 14 we’ve been published in over 600 media outlets with articles in Huffington Post, POZ, HIV Plus, Queerty, Next, Towleroad, Edge [and SFGN of course!] and the list goes on and on.”

In one month, the campaign’s social media had exploded, too. Its Twitter account (@HIVequal) had more than 2,000 followers.

And its Facebook page was about one hundred Likes from achieving the same goal.

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Vilanch, Greg Louganis, Adam Bouska, Alec Mapa, Chi Chi La Rue, and “the list goes on!”

Mackenroth promised.

What’s the end goal?

“There is no end goal—unless of course we find a cure for HIV. It’s an ongoing project. We just want HIV Equal to grow exponentially and continue to spread across the country,” Mackenroth said.

“We want the photos by Thomas Evans to become synonymous with HIV awareness when people see the black background and the magenta glow. We want to take the campaign all over the country as a mobile testing initiative and get people involved again in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The possibilities are endless.”

For more information, go to HIVequal.org.

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What is STRIBILD? STRIBILD is a prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in adults who have never taken HIV-1 medicines before. It combines 4 medicines into 1 pill to be taken once a day with food. STRIBILD is a complete single-tablet regimen and should not be used with other HIV-1 medicines.

STRIBILD does not cure HIV-1 infection or AIDS. To control HIV-1 infection and decrease HIV-related illnesses you must keep taking STRIBILD. Ask your healthcare provider if you have questions about how to reduce the risk of passing HIV-1 to others.

Always practice safer sex and use condoms to lower the chance of sexual contact with body fluids. Never reuse or share needles or other items that have body fluids on them.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION What is the most important information I should know about STRIBILD? STRIBILD can cause serious side effects: • Build-up of an acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious medical emergency. Symptoms of lactic acidosis include feeling very weak or tired, unusual (not normal) muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain with nausea or vomiting, feeling cold especially in your arms and legs, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, and/or a fast or irregular heartbeat.

• Serious liver problems. The liver may become large (hepatomegaly) and fatty (steatosis). Symptoms of liver problems include your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice), dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored bowel movements (stools), loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, and/or stomach pain.

• You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or serious liver problems if you are female, very overweight (obese), or have been taking STRIBILD for a long time. In some cases, these serious conditions have led to death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any symptoms of these conditions.

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• Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. If you also have HBV and stop taking STRIBILD, your hepatitis may suddenly get worse. Do not stop taking STRIBILD without first talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to monitor your health. STRIBILD is not approved for the treatment of HBV. Who should not take STRIBILD? Do not take STRIBILD if you: • Take a medicine that contains: alfuzosin, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine, cisapride, lovastatin, simvastatin, pimozide, sildenafil when used for lung problems (Revatio®), triazolam, oral midazolam, rifampin or the herb St. John’s wort.

• For a list of brand names for these medicines, please see the Brief Summary on the following pages.

• Take any other medicines to treat HIV-1 infection, or the medicine adefovir (Hepsera®).

What are the other possible side effects of STRIBILD? Serious side effects of STRIBILD may also include: • New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your healthcare provider should do regular blood and urine tests to check your kidneys before and during treatment with STRIBILD. If you develop kidney problems, your healthcare provider may tell you to stop taking STRIBILD. • Bone problems, including bone pain or bones getting soft or thin, which may lead to fractures. Your healthcare provider may do tests to check your bones.

• Changes in body fat can happen in people taking HIV-1 medicines.

• Changes in your immune system.

Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new symptoms after you start taking STRIBILD. The most common side effects of STRIBILD include nausea and diarrhea. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or don’t go away.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking STRIBILD? • All your health problems. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have or had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including hepatitis virus infection.

• All the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. STRIBILD may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how STRIBILD works. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist. Do not start any new medicines while taking STRIBILD without first talking with your healthcare provider.

• If you take hormone-based birth control (pills, patches, rings, shots, etc).

• If you take antacids. Take antacids at least 2 hours before or after you take STRIBILD. • If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if STRIBILD can harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant while taking STRIBILD. • If you are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed.

Do not breastfeed. HIV-1 can be passed to the baby in breast milk. Also, some medicines in STRIBILD can pass into breast milk, and it is not known if this can harm the baby.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/ medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see Brief Summary of full Prescribing Information with important warnings on the following pages.

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What is STRIBILD? • STRIBILD is a prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in adults who have never taken HIV-1 medicines before. STRIBILD is a complete regimen and should not be used with other HIV-1 medicines.

• STRIBILD does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. You must stay on continuous HIV-1 therapy to control HIV-1 infection and decrease HIV-related illnesses.

• Ask your healthcare provider about how to prevent passing HIV-1 to others. Do not share or reuse needles, injection equipment, or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them. Do not have sex without protection. Always practice safer sex by using a latex or polyurethane condom to lower the chance of sexual contact with semen, vaginal secretions, or blood.

What is the most important information I should know about STRIBILD? STRIBILD can cause serious side effects, including: 1. Build-up of lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). Lactic acidosis can happen in some people who take STRIBILD or similar (nucleoside analogs) medicines. Lactic acidosis is a serious medical emergency that can lead to death. Lactic acidosis can be hard to identify early, because the symptoms could seem like symptoms of other health problems. Call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms which could be signs of lactic acidosis: • feel very weak or tired • have unusual (not normal) muscle pain • have trouble breathing • have stomach pain with nausea or vomiting • feel cold, especially in your arms and legs • feel dizzy or lightheaded • have a fast or irregular heartbeat 2. Severe liver problems. Severe liver problems can happen in people who take STRIBILD. In some cases, these liver problems can lead to death. Your liver may become large (hepatomegaly) and you may develop fat in your liver (steatosis). Call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms of liver problems: • your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice) • dark “tea-colored” urine • light-colored bowel movements (stools) • loss of appetite for several days or longer • nausea • stomach pain You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver problems if you are female, very overweight (obese), or have been taking STRIBILD for a long time.

3. Worsening of Hepatitis B infection. If you have hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and take STRIBILD, your HBV may get worse (flare-up) if you stop taking STRIBILD. A “flare-up” is when your HBV infection suddenly returns in a worse way than before.

• Do not run out of STRIBILD. Refill your prescription or talk to your healthcare provider before your STRIBILD is all gone

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• Do not stop taking STRIBILD without first talking to your healthcare provider • If you stop taking STRIBILD, your healthcare provider will need to check your health often and do blood tests regularly for several months to check your HBV infection. Tell your healthcare provider about any new or unusual symptoms you may have after you stop taking STRIBILD Who should not take STRIBILD? Do not take STRIBILD if you also take a medicine that contains: • adefovir (Hepsera®) • alfuzosin hydrochloride (Uroxatral®) • cisapride (Propulsid®, Propulsid Quicksolv®) • ergot-containing medicines, including: dihydroergotamine mesylate (D.H.E. 45®, Migranal®), ergotamine tartrate (Cafergot®, Migergot®, Ergostat®, Medihaler Ergotamine®, Wigraine®, Wigrettes®), and methylergonovine maleate (Ergotrate®, Methergine®) • lovastatin (Advicor®, Altoprev®, Mevacor®) • oral midazolam • pimozide (Orap®) • rifampin (Rifadin®, Rifamate®, Rifater®, Rimactane®) • sildenafil (Revatio®), when used for treating lung problems • simvastatin (Simcor®, Vytorin®, Zocor®) • triazolam (Halcion®) • the herb St. John’s wort Do not take STRIBILD if you also take any other HIV-1 medicines, including: • Other medicines that contain tenofovir (Atripla®, Complera®, Viread®, Truvada®) • Other medicines that contain emtricitabine, lamivudine, or ritonavir (Combivir®, Emtriva®, Epivir® or Epivir-HBV®, Epzicom®, Kaletra®, Norvir®, Trizivir®) STRIBILD is not for use in people who are less than 18 years old.

What are the possible side effects of STRIBILD? STRIBILD may cause the following serious side effects: • See “What is the most important information I should know about STRIBILD?” • New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your healthcare provider should do blood and urine tests to check your kidneys before you start and while you are taking STRIBILD. Your healthcare provider may tell you to stop taking STRIBILD if you develop new or worse kidney problems.

• Bone problems can happen in some people who take STRIBILD. Bone problems include bone pain, softening or thinning (which may lead to fractures). Your healthcare provider may need to do tests to check your bones.

• Changes in body fat can happen in people who take HIV-1 medicine. These changes may include increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck (“buffalo hump”), breast, and around the middle of your body (trunk). Loss of fat from the legs, arms and face may also happen. The exact cause and long-term health effects of these conditions are not known.

• Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen when you start taking HIV-1 medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you start having any new symptoms after starting your HIV-1 medicine.

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The most common side effects of STRIBILD include: • Nausea • Diarrhea Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

• These are not all the possible side effects of STRIBILD. For more information, ask your healthcare provider.

• Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking STRIBILD? Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including: • If you have or had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including hepatitis B infection • If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if STRIBILD can harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant while taking STRIBILD. – There is a pregnancy registry for women who take antiviral medicines during pregnancy. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the health of you and your baby. Talk with your healthcare provider about how you can take part in this registry.

• If you are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed if you take STRIBILD. - You should not breastfeed if you have HIV-1 because of the risk of passing HIV-1 to your baby.

- Two of the medicines in STRIBILD can pass to your baby in your breast milk. It is not known if the other medicines in STRIBILD can pass into your breast milk.

- Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements: • STRIBILD may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how STRIBILD works.

• Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you take any of the following medicines: - Hormone-based birth control (pills, patches, rings, shots, etc) - Antacid medicines that contains aluminum, magnesium hydroxide, or calcium carbonate. Take antacids at least 2 hours before or after you take STRIBILD - Medicines to treat depression, organ transplant rejection, or high blood pressure - amiodarone (Cordarone®, Pacerone®) - atorvastatin (Lipitor®, Caduet®) - bepridil hydrochloric (Vascor®, Bepadin®) - bosentan (Tracleer®) - buspirone - carbamazepine (Carbatrol®, Epitol®, Equetro®, Tegreto®) - clarithromycin (Biaxin®, Prevpac®) - clonazepam (Klonopin®) - clorazepate (Gen-xene®, Tranxene®) - colchicine (Colcrys®) - medicines that contain dexamethasone - diazepam (Valium®)

- digoxin (Lanoxin®) - disopyramide (Norpace®) - estazolam - ethosuximide (Zarontin®) - flecainide (Tambocor®) - flurazepam - fluticasone (Flovent®, Flonase®, Flovent® Diskus, Flovent® HFA, Veramyst®) - itraconazole (Sporanox®) - ketoconazole (Nizoral®) - lidocaine (Xylocaine®) - mexiletine - oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®) - perphenazine - phenobarbital (Luminal®) - phenytoin (Dilantin®, Phenytek®) - propafenone (Rythmol®) - quinidine (Neudexta®) - rifabutin (Mycobutin®) - rifapentine (Priftin®) - risperidone (Risperdal®, Risperdal Consta®) - salmeterol (Serevent®) or salmeterol when taken in combination with fluticasone (Advair Diskus®, Advair HFA®) - sildenafil (Viagra®), tadalafil (Cialis®) or vardenafil (Levitra®, Staxyn®), for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). If you get dizzy or faint (low blood pressure), have vision changes or have an erection that last longer than 4 hours, call your healthcare provider or get medical help right away.

- tadalafil (Adcirca®), for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension - telithromycin (Ketek®) - thioridazine - voriconazole (Vfend®) - warfarin (Coumadin®, Jantoven®) - zolpidem (Ambien®, Edlular®, Intermezzo®, Zolpimist®) Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. Do not start any new medicines while you are taking STRIBILD without first talking with your healthcare provider.

Keep STRIBILD and all medicines out of reach of children.

This Brief Summary summarizes the most important information about STRIBILD. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can also ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about STRIBILD that is written for health professionals, or call 1-800-445-3235 or go to www.STRIBILD.com.

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In Florida, and almost three dozen other states, it is a crime to have intercourse without disclosing a sexually transmitted disease.

So prosecutors thought they had a solid case when they charged a Manatee County woman who failed to tell her female partner that she was HIV-positive. A Tampa appeals court, however, threw out the case, ruling that “sexual intercourse” could take place only with a penis and a vagina — in other words, between a man and a woman.

But last month, a South Florida appeals court issued a conflicting opinion, upholding charges against a Key West man whom police had accused of lying about being HIV-positive to his male partner. The ruling more broadly defined intercourse, finding that it did not require opposite genders or specific body parts.

The Florida Supreme Court is likely to end up resolving the clashing opinions, which are being closely monitored by gay-rights advocates.

On the one hand, they support legal rulings that convey equal status to samesex relations — but they also oppose the HIV disclosure law, arguing that the longcontroversial statute stigmatizes people infected with the virus.

“It’s a progressive ruling, but the law itself is draconian,” said Norm Kent, a South Florida activist and criminal-defense lawyer who publishes the South Florida Gay News.

Scott Schoettes, the HIV Project Director for the gay-rights group Lambda Legal, said it was hard to see “a silver lining” in a disclosure law he called unjust.

“It’s nice to have courts recognize relations between two men,” he said. “But it would be nice to recognize granting us our rights in an affirmative sense, not just when it comes to criminalizing our sex lives.”

In Florida, it is a third-degree felony — punishable by up to five years in prison — for a person who knows he or she is HIV-positive to have sex with someone else without informing them. The law came into effect as part of the “Control of Sexually Transmissible Disease Act” that Florida lawmakers passed in 1986 as fears about HIV, which can lead to AIDS, were growing nationwide.

The disclosure law also covers other sexually transmitted diseases, such as herpes, gonorrhea and chlamydia — but HIV is the only one that carries a felony charge.

Thirty-four U.S. states and territories have passed similar laws.

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Detractors are widespread. In February, President Barack Obama’s Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS issued a resolution calling criminalization of HIV an “unjust, bad public health policy” that “is fueling the epidemic rather than reducing it.”

The council pushed for states to repeal or revise the laws.

Critics say the laws ignore scientific data that show HIV is rarely transmitted through oral sex or digital penetration, and that the risk is often considerably low even in cases of vaginal or anal sex.

“All of these laws are just based upon misconceptions about how easy it is to transmit HIV. It’s not that easy,” said Schoettes, a lawyer who believes the laws should be altered to include proving “intent” and that a victim actually contracted the virus.

The law came under scrutiny in 2010, when the Second District Court of Appeal in Tampa took up the case of an HIV-positive Manatee County woman charged with having oral and digital-penetration sex with another woman.

The three-judge panel threw out the charge, ruling sexual intercourse was “the penetration of the female sex organ with the male sex organ.”

The reason: Florida lawmakers never specifically defined what constitutes “sexual intercourse.” So the judges, in a unanimous ruling, fell back on another Florida law — one governing incest — to define the meaning of the term. Prosecutors in Tampa chose not to appeal the decision.

But the issue was not settled.

Fast-forward to 2011, when Charles Marlin of Key West met Gary Debaun. According to court records, Marlin had heard rumors of Debaun’s being HIV-positive, so he asked for proof he was uninfected before they had sex.

Debaun, 62, produced a lab report showing that he was HIV-negative, prosecutors say.

The two moved in together and began having sex. But then Marlin found “HIV related material” on Debaun’s computer, according to an arrest warrant.

Marlin showed the lab report to the doctor’s office, court records show, where the staff told him it had been forged.

Debaun later wrote an apology letter. And with detectives recording the conversation, Marlin called Debaun, who admitted he had misled his partner, according to the warrant.

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Monroe County prosecutors charged Debaun under the HIV-disclosure law.

In October 2011, Debaun’s defense attorney asked Monroe County Circuit Judge Wayne Miller to dismiss the case, citing the Tampa ruling involving the two women. He did.

This time, prosecutors appealed the decision. On Oct. 30, the Third District Court of Appeal — which covers MiamiDade and Monroe counties — overturned Miller’s decision. Judges said the point of the law was to curb the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, especially when many are spread by “sexual contact other than vaginal penetration by a penis.”

“It makes no sense to interpret the only act prohibited — sexual intercourse — as including only penetration of the vagina by the penis,” Judge Linda Ann Wells wrote in the 2-1 decision. The judges pointedly said that the HIV law “applies to other behavior, including that between two men.”

The felony charge was reinstated against Debaun.

“We fully intend on prosecuting Mr. Debaun for his criminal acts,” said Monroe prosecutor Colleen Dunne.

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The Miami-Monroe appellate court was not the only one to broaden the definition.

In May, as judges in South Florida were considering the Debaun case, an appellate court in Daytona Beach weighed in with a ruling in a third case, finding in a unanimous decision that the “plain and ordinary” meaning of sexual intercourse includes “vaginal, anal and oral intercourse between persons, regardless of their gender.”

Debaun’s lawyer, Alan Eckstein, said no decision has been made on whether to appeal.

Ohio State University law professor Marc Spindelman, who recently wrote an article on gay rights legal issues for the Columbia Journal of Gender and Law, called the HIV-disclosure law “no mere symbolic legal issue.”

“The case involves intensely real and practical consequences for people’s lives,” Spindelman said. “Practical legal consequences hinge on whether lesbians and gay men and their relations and activities — wanted or not — receive equal or unequal treatment under the law.”

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HIV on The Rise in Young Gay, Bisexual Men Panel discusses rise in infection rates among 18-24 year-olds John McDonald Homelessness, poverty, homophobia. It can be a deadly trifecta and for a growing group of young gay and bisexual men these are the chief reasons behind a sudden rise in HIV infection rates.

“If we are not willing to provide housing to our homeless LGBT youth then we are consenting that they will be infected with HIV,” said Carl Siciliano, executive director of the Ali Forney Center in New York.

Siciliano’s blunt statement was one of several observations made on the current state of affairs by a panel brought together by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The discussion titled, “Combatting a Resurgence of HIV among Young Gay Men,” featured Siciliano, Jeff Krehely of the Human Rights Campaign, Daniel Driffin from the National Black Gay Men’s Advocacy Coalition and Jonathan Mermin, director of the CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS. It was moderated

by MSNBC anchorman Thomas Roberts.

“In recent years there seems to be a decline in the sense of urgency, but the threat remains real,” said Mermin.

According to the CDC, gay and bisexual men ages 18-24 represent nearly one-third new HIV infections in all gay and bisexual men. That’s a 22 percent increase in new infections for the age group in recent years.

Krehely, whose organization has been successful in fighting for marriage equality across the country, said it was time to recommit to fighting HIV/AIDS. “We really have to start paying attention to this issue again,” said Krehely.

Blacks represent the largest number of new infections, 55 percent overall. Driffin said race, religion and drug use are key factors in the young gay black male community.

“Young black men take more risks,” he said. “The amount of drug use is ridiculous.

It’s an escape for them from the hard part of their life.”

That hard part, Driffin said, often comes homeless LGBT youth in New York are HIV from a church that does not accept a young Positive. “When these kids are on the streets man’s sexuality. they are self-medicating to battle depression “Everything, especially in the rural south, has and having survival sex.” a level of religion and spirituality to it,” Driffin said. “A lot of people still believe (homosexuality) is a sin and there’s no fixing it.”

During the course of the hour and half discussion, the panelists agreed more resources needed to be committed to testing, counseling and other efforts to fight poverty. Siciliano was by far the most passionate in making his case to bring LGBT youth off the streets.

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AIDS Memorial Quilt on Display Through Dec. 3 Denise Royal Compass of Palm Beach County is marking World AIDS Day by displaying the AIDS Memorial Quilt. This exhibit of sections of the 54-ton, handmade tapestry stands as a striking memorial to the lives of countless individuals lost to AIDS. Founded in 1987, the AIDS Memorial Quilt is the largest piece of community folk art in the world, affixed with the names of 91,000 AIDS victims.

The Quilt display is open to the public through Dec. 3. The panels on display include: American pianist and vocalist Liberace; Cuban-American AIDS educator and TV personality Pedro Zamora; Professional tennis champion/Civil Rights leader Arthur Ashe; Queen lead vocalist Freddie Mercury; AIDS activist Ryan White; American AIDS Activist Alison Gertz; and

owner of the famous Studio 54 Steve Rubell, among others.

“Compass is always looking for opportunities to work closer with national and local initiatives to provide Palm Beach County with resources needed to educate our residents about HIV and how to live a stronger and healthier life,” said Tony Plakas, Compass’ CEO. “The AIDS Memorial Quilt is one of the strongest tools in raising awareness and helping people cope with the loss of loves ones.”

Compass was founded as The Stop AIDS Project in 1988 and has provided HIV prevention since. It is the largest LGBT community center in the Southeast United States. Compass aims to diminish stereotypes by challenging long-standing misconceptions about the character of the LGBT.

Liberace Valentino (May 16, 1919 – February 4, 1987), was an American pianist and vocalist. In a career that spanned four decades of concerts, recordings, motion pictures, television, and endorsements, Liberace became world-famous. During the 1950s–1970s he was the highest-paid entertainer in the world and embraced a lifestyle of flamboyant excess both on and off stage. Liberace publicly denied being gay during his lifetime, and sued those who said he was. Towards the end of his life, his former chauffeur and lover, Scott Thorson, sued him for palimony.

Liberace died of an AIDS-related illness in 1987. Photo courtesy of Jason Parsley

Compass AIDS Quilt Events: Wednesday, Nov. 27 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Quilt Display Open

Sunday, Dec. 1 - World AIDS Day 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Quilt Display Open, Calling of Names 4 p.m. - Movie Screening: We Are Here 5:30 - 6 p.m. - Refreshments by Walgreens 6 p.m. - Voices of Pride 6:30 p.m. - Interfaith Service 7:30 p.m. - Candlelight Vigil with walk to City Hall and back to Compass

Arthur Ashe (July 10, 1943 – February 6, 1993) was an American World No. 1 professional tennis player. He won three Grand Slam titles, ranking him among the best tennis players from the United States. Ashe, an African American, was the first black player ever selected to the United States Davis Cup team and the only black man ever to win the singles title at Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, and the Australian Open. He retired in 1980. In the early 1980s, Ashe contracted HIV from a blood transfusion he received during heart bypass surgery. Ashe publicly announced his illness in April 1992 and began working to educate others about HIV and AIDS. He founded the Arthur Ashe Foundation for the Defeat of AIDS and the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health before his death from AIDS-related pneumonia on February 6, 1993. On June 20, 1993, Ashe was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton.Photo courtesy of Jason Parsley

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Tuesday Dec. 3 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Quilt Display open to the public 6:30 p.m. - Movie Screening: My Brother’s Keeper with special guest speaker Bob Bradley 7:30 p.m. - Closing Ceremony with special guest speaker Bob Bradley 44

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Controlling HIV, One 'Gyft' at a Time December campaign to let HIV profit off holiday spending sprees Sasha Razumikhin cause of their choice (one of those choices is IP, of course).

One hundred percent of these donations to IP in December will go toward their work.

“We are thrilled to harness the power of our 21st-century approach to buying and managing gift cards to support a similarly revolutionary approach to ending AIDS,” said CJ MacDonald, cofounder and chief operating officer of Gyft. “In the spirit of World AIDS Day and the holiday season, our message to customers is simple – if you are a planning on buying gift cards in December, you have Immunity Project’s team is made up from, among others, Dr. Reid Rubsamen (right), founder of Aradigm; and Dr. Reid Rubsamen (left), no excuse not to do it through founder and chief executive officer. They want you to shop using Gyft Gyft and support an effort that this holiday season and you’ll never guess why. could solve one of society’s Photo courtesy of Immunity Project most vexing problems – ending AIDS.” While you’re shopping this coming month, SFGN got in touch with Dr. Reid Rubsamen, you’re probably (and hopefully) not thinking founder and chief executive officer of about AIDS. But the folks over at the Immunity Immunity Project, to get the nitty gritty about Project (IP) are — and they want to IP and what it can do for the world. take advantage of your friends, family, How long until IP is able to emulate the loved ones, and other targets of your physiological processes of a controller holiday spending. According to a release into a vaccine? the group “aims to adopt the unique If the vaccine works it will do precisely targeting capability inherent in HIV controllers to give everyone that same that when it is first tested (in Phase I testing) next year. We won’t be able to show evidence immunity to HIV.” You’re probably wondering what are HIV that we have actually “created” a controller controllers? But the better question to ask until we do Phase II testing in 2015. “is who they are:” How is IP going to supply vaccines for HIV controllers are miraculous: [They] are free?

Won’t there be a cost involved? people who have a natural immunity to HIV. This is the first vaccine designed from Although controllers carry low levels of HIV, the virus is in a dormant state and they do the start to be available for free on the back end. Each phase of development will not contract AIDS. IP plans on taking whatever it is that be funded to allow this to happen. You are makes controllers controllers and giving it seeing the first phase of funding strategy happening now. As the project moves “to the world for free.”

But first come baby steps. IP teamed along we will be adding in other funding up with Gyft, a popular gift card app sources including large corporations, consolidator that stores all of your gift NGOs and government funding - all of card info (and sells you gift cards). Gyft whom have a steak in the fight against launched a points program that allows HIV. The other aspect of a “free” vaccine users to earn up to 3 percent back for all is to make the cost distribution and gift card purchases while supporting a great administration of the dose as low cost as

possible. For this reason we are pursuing a nasal dosage form allowing a single squeeze from a nasal spray bottle stored at room temperature with no doctor or nurse intervention required for dosing.

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This a great question and we don’t know the answer (a tough one because there is currently no vaccine administered for fetal protection during pregnancy)!

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Out, Poz and Proud Instead of succumbing to HIV, these gay men forged ahead to inspire others

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Edward Sparan took a decade’s worth of HIV medication and made a memorial.

Sparan, an actor/writer/director who lives in Fort Lauderdale, created a life size AIDS red ribbon out of his empty bottles of medication. The ribbon is 10 feet tall, weighs 50 pounds and contains 417 bottles of medicine – medicine Sparan has taken during his 12 years of being HIV Positive.

“I have a hard time throwing things away so I took four bags of these bottles out of my closet, dumped them on the bed and got the idea for this,” said Sparan, who was living with an artist at the time and was admittedly influenced.

The ribbon will be on display inside the new World AIDS Museum and Educational Center, scheduled to open in early 2014 in Wilton Manors. Sparan, 50, has been involved in many theater projects in New York and San Francisco, but his work in making the museum a reality has been quite fulfilling.

“People have embraced this so much,” he said. “We really need this to memorialize the 26 million people who have died from AIDS.”

Hugh Beswick is on a mission.

Given a second chance after having his life shattered by AIDS, Beswick is focused on opening the World AIDS Museum in Wilton Manors. He currently serves as the museum’s chairman of the board and is busy planning for next year’s grand opening.

“Part of the story with this museum is showing why this can’t happen again,” said Beswick, citing statistics showing 25 million people worldwide have died from the disease since it was first recorded in the early 1980s.

Diagnosed with AIDS in 2003, Beswick was near death, wheelchair bound and sick for years. He has since made a dramatic recovery and lives a healthy lifestyle in South Florida. The 61-year-old Pittsburgh native said his brush with death moved him to educate the masses about HIV/AIDS. The museum, scheduled to open in late February inside Wilton Station, is the perfect vehicle to fight stigma.

“I am very fortunate to have survived,” Beswick said. “I certainly have a new outlook on life and I’m going to do something with it.”

Michael Emanuel Rajner never stops working, pushing, advocating.

In simplest terms, Rajner is an activist, although there is much more to his story.

“I struggle with it,” Rajner said when describing his role. “As an activist, I don’t think you are ever satisfied or happy because there is always something next.”

What’s next for Rajner is a spot on the United States PLHIV (People Living With HIV) Caucus, a national strategy network of individuals, groups and organizations brought together to fight the disease. It’s a familiar fight for Rajner, first diagnosed HIV Positive in 1995 when he was living in New York. Now 43 and a resident of Wilton Manors, Fla., Rajner has become a leading human rights activist in South Florida, recently organizing the state’s first ever LGBT rights town hall with several elected state and local officials on hand.

“There’s so much work to be done,” he said.

“Sometimes it is hard to pause and appreciate the victories because my phone rings quite a bit with people needing linkage.”

As Development Director at Broward House, Terry DeCarlo is on the front line in the fight against HIV/AIDS. “You don’t want this disease,” says DeCarlo. “You should protect yourself. It’s a piece of latex that takes three and half seconds to put on and it will save your life.” With 15 locations in Fort Lauderdale, Broward House serves 6,000 people making it the largest HIV organization in the county. It provides a wide range of resources from housing to substance abuse treatment.

“We never turn anyone away,” said DeCarlo.

A native of NewYork, DeCarlo, 51, has lived in South Florida for 27 years. He has been HIV Positive for 19 years.

“World AIDS Day is a day for all of us to reflect and remember those we have lost,” he said. “I’ve lost countless friends to this disease. What we really need is an AIDS Awareness Month to put in the forefront of people’s minds that this disease is still killing people.”

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Lorenzo Robertson Lorenzo Robertson is a successful performing artist, writer and activist who sees World AIDS Day as a time for education.

“This is a day to educate people about HIV/ AIDS so they can protect themselves and get tested,” he said.

Robertson, 51, grew up in the small town of Pahokee, Fla. and he incorporates much of his upbringing in his one man show, “me, myself and i.” The show, Robertson says, deals with sexuality, HIV/AIDS and protection. Getting people to talk about these issues is a big part of Robertson’s activism. He currently hosts a “Couples Speak” program on Monday nights at the Pride Center in Wilton Manors and is the co-founder of “Brothaspeak,” a program for men of color in same-sex relationships.

For Robertson, HIV Positive for 16 years, World AIDS Day is also a time to pause and reflect.

“It’s remembering those who lost their struggle,” he said. “And remembering those who are living with the virus and those who are thriving with the virus.”

Robertson lives in Palm Beach County where he works closely with the Health Department’s Minority AIDS Outreach program.

Chris Caputo Chris Caputo is a young entrepreneur with a different look at HIV/AIDS.

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“So much has changed since those first years,” Caputo said. “In my generation, you don’t have a lot of people dying. I think more people are aware of HIV. We certainly are here in Fort Lauderdale.”

Caputo, 32, is a software and web developer who is very much involved in the South Florida community. He recently served as a team captain for the Smart Ride, a cycling ride from Miami to Key West which raises money for a host of HIV related charities. Caputo raised $8,769 representing the Pride Center, where he serves as secretary on its board of directors.

A native of Buffalo, N.Y., Caputo first came to South Florida as a 20-year-old and immediately bought a tanning salon. He has been HIV Positive for two years and is involved in a group called Impulse, affiliated with AIDS Healthcare Foundation, which brings together gay men under the age of 40 to promote basic awareness, testing and safer sex.

Caputo leads an active lifestyle and enjoys swimming, running, cycling and traveling.

World AIDS Day just so happens to fall on his birthday as well.

“It is important to remember those lost and also how far we have come in the fight,” he said.

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Fluid retention Bone, joint or muscle pain Swelling of the extremities Carpal tunnel syndrome Breast enlargement Nausea Fatigue Increase in blood glucose Increase in triglycerides

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact EMD Serono at 1-800-283-8088 EXT. 5563.

This information is not intended to replace discussions with your doctor. For additional information about Serostim® [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection], please consult the Prescribing Information and talk to your doctor. You can also visit www.serostim.com. Serostim® is available by prescription only.

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Jack Mackenroth Talks HIV SFGN Staff Did you make a conscious decision prior to auditioning to be on Project Runway to publicly disclose your HIV status on national television?

Not exactly. The production team does an extensive background check on all of the designers and they knew about my status. I had already been HIV positive for 18 years at that time and I was totally comfortable talking about it. I told them I would talk about it and I figured they would probably bring it up, which they did. I was happy to talk about HIV because in the last decade it had gone back in the closet and a lot of people feel isolated. I was happy to be a role model for people to show that I was not ashamed of my HIV status and that I was a happy, healthy, successful person.

We really need to start talking about HIV again in a real way and not just on World AIDS Day. Every day is World AIDS Day. It doesn’t go anywhere the other 364 days of the year.

Jack, you have been positive for 24 years and fortunately treatment and support have come a long way since then. If you could share just one piece of advice to someone that has just found out that they are HIV positive what would that be?

Find a doctor you like and get on treatment early. In the past it was common to wait to go on treatment until you T-cells dropped below a certain number or your viral load spiked. The reasoning behind that was that why take medication that you don’t need that may possibly be toxic.

Obviously I am not a doctor but I know a lot about HIV. Now the medications are so much better and the side effects are minimal plus there is a lot of evidence that early treatment has multiple benefits.

Furthermore if you are “undetectable” consistently –which means that when you blood is tested they cannot detect the virus—you are virtually non-contagious.

That is huge. So hypothetically if EVERYONE got tested for HIV and every positive person got to an undetectable status the transmission rate would drop to zero. Unfortunately the transmission rates have not declined so obviously that information is not getting out there.

I would also tell them not to freak out.

Don’t internalize the blame and shame and stigma that are associated with HIV. It’s not productive. If your health is good when you

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find out then, honestly, your life probably isn’t going to change much. You might see the doctor more often and take a couple pills a day but that’s about it. If you are struggling emotionally, reach out to a peer or a counsellor or someone like me for support.

While I was researching you I read somewhere that you had lost a partner to AIDS in 1996. You stayed by his bedside for three weeks solid, which lead to you almost having a breakdown, understandably.

How did that experience impact you?

I was just talking about that recently to a young friend who is HIV-positive but is only 27. He was asking me what that time was like. I actually consider myself pretty lucky. Greg was amazing and died quickly. I had a few other close friends die as well but I know people slightly older than me who only have one or 2 surviving friends out of 30 or 40 people.

Personally, living so closely with death all around and in my face and possibly chasing me—I developed a very interesting perspective on death and dying. I think a lot of people did at the time as a way of coping.

I now see death as an integral and fairly insignificant part of life. I don’t mean to sound cold. But we are all going to die. You need to enjoy people while they are alive.

Of course we will mourn the loss and miss them and grieve, but I am very pragmatic about that subject. Plus I am an atheist so I just think we are advanced organisms who live on this earth—try to do something amazing—and then move on to make room for the next people.

In your YouTube “letter to H I V ” ( h t t p : / / w w w.y o u t u b e . c o m / watch?v=KGzAzgwIzdc) you spoke very optimistically about being HIV positive and how it has empowered you, made you a better man, and presented you with many amazing opportunities to share your story and be a role model for others around the world. You also mention that you’re helping to combat the stigma that surrounds HIV by being a visible, vibrant, sexy person living with HIV/AIDS. What would you like to say to those folks with HIV struggling to find their own way in the world?

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the stigma and the fear of being judged— or feeling dirty or less than. I can’t stress enough how damaging that is to one’s core feeling of self worth. You need to work every day to reject the blame and shame that you did something wrong or something to deserve this disease. That’s bullshit. You were just being human. HIV just happened.

Countless other people have done the exact same behaviours and do not have HIV. So let go of all the shame.

I have 24 years of experience, but I literally don’t give any more power to my HIV status than I do to the color of my hair. I embrace

all aspects of my being with all my many imperfections. We are only on this earth for a very short time so why spend any energy worrying what other people think of you.

We are all equally valuable regardless of sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, race or any other attribute.

For more information on HIV Equal visit HIVequal.org. HIV Equal is supported by World Health Clinicians. For more information on Volttage visit Volttage.com or Vottagebuzz. com. For more information on Jack Mackenroth find him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter @jackmackenroth.

Long time HIV survivor Jack Mackenroth has been very open and public about his status ever since opening up his season of Project Runway.

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Starting World AIDS Day, December 1, through December 12, please visit one of our restaurant partners and donate to provide 2,000 holiday meals to people living with HIV/AIDS.

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When it Comes to HIV There Denise Royal

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) 110 SE 6th Street, Suite 1960 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-522-3132 HIVCare.org FreeHIVtest.net FreeSTDcheck.org AHFpharmacy.org Positivehealthcare.org OutofTheCloset.org

South Florida is home to the nation’s worst HIV/AIDS outbreak, despite stepped-up efforts to control the spread of the virus. New HIV infections rose by 25 percent in Broward County, 30 while new cases of AIDS rose by 6 percent, according to year-end figures from the Florida Department of Health. MiamiDade County has had the second highest rate in the nation.

For people living with HIV/AIDS, there are many resources available in our area to help deal with the virus.

AHF is now one of the largest nonprofit providers of specialized HIV/AIDS medical care in the United States and has emerged as an essential safety net provider for disenfranchised populations.

AHF remains committed to serving indigent populations disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS, including people of color, men who have sex with men (MSM), transgendered individuals, drug users, people with a history of incarceration, and other vulnerable populations.

Poverello Center 2056 North Dixie Highway Wilton Manors, FL 33305 954-561-3663 www.Poverello.org Sunserve 2312 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305 954-764-5150 www.SunServe.org

Project AIDS Care (PAC) Case Management: The purpose of the PAC Waiver is to promote, maintain, and optimize the health of persons living with AIDS in order to delay or prevent institutionalization. PAC waiver provides home and community-based services to Medicaid eligible persons with a documented diagnosis of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) that choose to live at home and in the community.

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The mission of The Poverello Center is to provide life-saving food and basic living essentials with the highest degree of understanding, respect and love for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, who are residents of Broward County and meet the specified qualifications for services. Poverello also has 10,000 square feet of space dedicated to a thrift store, which serves as a way to help them raise funds.

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The Pride Center at Equality Park 2040 N. Dixie Highway Wilton Manors, FL 33305 954-463-9005 www.PrideCenterFlorida.org

The Pride Center is a major site for HIV testing and prevention, education and counseling. It also offers holistic and comprehensive support programs for persons living with HIV/AIDS, including the nationally acclaimed PALS Project.

Are A Lot of Local Resources Latinos Salud 2330 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305 954)-765-6239 www.LatinosSalud.org

Located in the heart of the gay community, Latinos Salud provides innovative HIV prevention and community building programs, HIV rapid testing, linkage services for people living with HIV/ AIDS, and community outreach. Latinos Salud serves Latino guys of all ages, all local guys living with HIV (not just Latino) and their partners, and anyone who identifies as transgender. All of services are free to the community.

Care Resource 3510 Biscayne Blvd.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 954-567-7141 1701 Meridian Avenue, Suite 400 Miami Beach, FL 33139 305-673-3555 www.CareResource.org

For 30 years, Care Resource has provided HIV/AIDS research, prevention, care and treatment services to individuals in MiamiDade and Broward Counties and has become South Florida’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organization. Persons living with HIV/AIDS have had access at a “one-stop” location to primary medical care, oral health care, research studies, information and referrals, medical case management, mental health and substance abuse counseling, counseling and testing, health screenings and support services.

Compass The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Palm Beach County 201 N. Dixie Hwy / Lake Worth, FL 33460 561-586-2337 www.CompassGLCC.com

Compass aims to diminish stereotypes by challenging long-standing misconceptions about the character of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

They accomplish this by emboldening youth, promoting pride in the community, and acting as an educator, advocate, health service provider, and focal point for community organizing.

As good neighbors, effective partners, and respected participants in civic responsibilities, Compass promotes awareness of the caring nature of our diverse community.

Broward House is South Florida’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS Community Service organization with 15 locations throughout Broward County. They provide services up to and including medical care, substance abuse and mental house counseling and, in some cases, housing to over 6,000 Florida residents yearly. Some of their other services include 15 Assisted Living/Residential Facilities; Substance Abuse Treatment and Facilities; Medical Services; Mental Health Therapy; Case Management and Linkage Services; Medicaid PAC Waiver Services; ARTAS - Stenghth Based Brief Intervention; AIDS Insurance Continuation Program; HIV Testing and Counseling; MPowerment - 18 - 30 MSM Outreach Program; Independent and Safe Housing Locations; and Tenant Based Voucher Program (HOPWA).

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You Have to Speak Up and Continue Speaking Up Another World AIDS Day, 2013

Perry Brass December 1, 2013 will mark the 25th World AIDS Day, started in 1988. Yet, how many of us remember AIDS going back even earlier: to those first terrifying glimmers of this “gay disease,” “the gay cancer,” the thing people could barely think about that menaced us so much?

The idea at that point of mixing the covert, mostly unseen lives of gay men with issues of health seemed almost impossible to voice. The mix was too volatile. Too upsetting. It attacked the smug face of the “stigma” largely placed on the lives of gay and bisexual men.

The great joke from those early years of HIV: “What’s the worst part about having AIDS?” Answer: “Having to convince your parents that you’re Haitian.”

Yes, that said a lot about the fear of coming out of hiding then.

For a short while the three great recognized AIDS population groups were, gay men, intravenous drug users and finally…

Haitians. Why Haitians? I’m not sure. Public health people had to pick on somebody, so impoverished Haitians popped up.

Later, we’d know that AIDS was a worldwide phenomenon—no one was going to be left out of it. The real problem, though, which I understood completely having been involved with gay health since 1972, was that the emotional and sexual lives of gay men was not a joke. Our lives made people queasy, angry, fearful, prone to “dying from embarrassment,” prone to extremes of violence (both giving and receiving it), and prone to packing up and leaving town—but this was no joke.

Jokes were for the jerks who could not come to grips with the fact that something real was stalking us, and we had to take destiny into our own hands to survive it. In 1991 I made a list of people I knew personally who had died of AIDS: I stopped at 37. I

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could not go on any further. This was not just an epidemic. It was a war. In most wars, combatants can’t count 37 corpses they can actually identify. But I could.

Some of my friends in New York could count 75, or a hundred or more. It left us battle fatigued. It left a whole generation of us with a different kind of PTSD: for some of us it meant that we would not be able to establish an intimate relationship again. For some it meant that we would be left with a source of anxiety, dread, and desperation always standing in front of us.

Yet for others, it meant that we would now have to grab life by the balls. We saw how fragile and fleeting every day was. (As one of my close friends with AIDS said: “There’s one thing this disease has taught me. It’s that there is no room in my life now for bullshit.”)

So we saw how necessary it is for us to honor our lives—past our own fears and problems—especially the problems of being overlooked and marginalized as gay, even now in this new age of openness and even same-sex marriage.

But even this new age of gay marriage, of amazing, almost startling openness and media queer celebrity, has come about because so many of us, due to AIDS, had reached that point of no return. We finally understood there was no more hiding: You can dig your own grave in your own closet, unless you speak up. That even those who survived HIV due to the miracles of various drugs and strategies still had to speak up and continue speaking up.

That is the thing I understand now at this twenty-fifth anniversary of World AIDS Day—the international response to AIDS day—that you have to speak up. Our lives are important; they are not things to joke about in order to cover up the embarrassment that came from our very existence. We are no longer a “sensitive subject.” And we are ready, openly now,

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to face tomorrow in a world beyond AIDS, no matter what comes.

I think this is especially true in the case of long-time survivors of AIDS, and new survivors as well. Both groups have something to learn from each other. I have many friends who are long-time survivors: who have survived 20, even 30 years of being HIV positive, with initial diagnoses going back decades.

For them life has revealed much greater vistas than they ever thought they’d see, a landscape punctuated and marked by periodic “problems.” Moments when drugs suddenly had to be recalibrated and rebalanced; when some minor infection might blow up into a major-league threat; when the emotional and psychological burdens they’d been carrying would overwhelm them. These men (and they are men for the most part) are part of an amazing generation that is now being recognized.

But there is another generation too that also needs our huge love and support: younger men who for whatever reason have become newly infected with HIV. These men often feel hugely embarrassed and ostracized. They hear, “You should have known better. You stepped on this land mine after you’d been warned.”

But life, as we learned from the very beginning of this struggle in the early 1980s, does not work that way. The only thing that works that way is ignorance and bigotry, and the kind of fear they both love. As much as we want to encourage people to use Safe Sex and protections, some men are still coming down with HIV, and these men need our support too, and love. What they are going

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through is not easy; and it will get harder. Despite all the knowledge and drugs we now have, we still have very little knowledge of what a lifetime of HIV pharmaceuticals does to your body.

These include physical, psychological, and emotional side effects, as well as dealing with our own American healthcare system and, as we know, its many drawbacks.

So we need to be prepared to see that this war is not, by any means, over for us. We need to see that on this Twenty-Fifth World AIDS Day, and remember it.

In 1972, Perry Brass, with three friends, started the Gay Men’s Health Project Clinic, in New York’s Greenwich Village, the first health facility specifically for gay men on the East Coast, still surviving as the Callen-Lourde Community Health Center. He is featured in All The Way Through Evening, a new documentary on young composers who died from AIDS, that will open at Manhattan’s Village East Cinema on Dec. 6; and is the author of 16 books, the most recent is King of Angels, a Southern gay Jewish coming-of-age novel set in Savannah, GA, in 1963, the year of John Kennedy’s assassination; and previously The Manly Art of Seduction, a how-manual on living life positively and achieving your goals. He can be reached through his website www. perrybrass.com.

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What Moved Rider 560 Tony Adams If you live long enough, you may sense an errand in the maze of you, an invoice scented with some foreign urgency may cross the smooth desktop of your later days.

A spring whose source is deep within the cleft rock of you floods your dreams, soaking your repose with the anxiety reserved for those who have cared much but done less.

You visit the dark pantheon of your past and try to explain to departed friends that you miss them and surely they don’t mind the dust and weeds that hide their markers.

That is why I decided to join SMARTride10 and the 600 cyclists who covered 165 miles from Miami to Key West in two days. I didn’t have an answer when asked several months ago why I had signed up for this and what satisfaction I’d gain other than the raising of funds to support agencies that ameliorate the lives of those living with HIV/AIDS in south Florida. It wasn’t until the closing miles of the ride, that my mind opened a file containing the memory of another place and another set of pedals.

In the early 80s, I pedaled one of a long row of Lifecycles at my gym flanked by the kind of friends you gossiped with but didn’t sleep with. We observed the comings and goings of men we desired, noted the stretch of their shorts and the dizzying weight they lifted. The most beautiful among the men for whom we lusted was Dean whose workouts were punctuated by an incessant stream of admirers who screwed up the courage needed to greet this god with hopes that their words might inspire some reciprocity. As polite as he was gorgeous, Dean never dismissed anyone, even when those waiting for facetime with him formed a small line of courtiers. Benevolent in receipt of their fumbled attempts to dazzle, Dean would flash the smile that broke a thousand hearts and surely is the cause of global warming. While on route to the gym, you didn’t plan your exercise, you simply wondered if Dean would be there and would he see you and nod hello. When he did, you saw heaven. When he didn’t, the winter was longer.

When a friend leaned over from his Lifecycle to mine and asked me if I had noticed that Dean had been missing for a week, I said yes, and I speculated that he had been scooped up by a prince or a mogul who would keep him in a gilded cage with servants to feed him macaroons and curry him for evenings of pleasure at the hands

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of his master. Suddenly Dean returned to I rode the 165 miles of SMARTride10 for our gym, but without his smile. He was Mark, Chris and Michael who did not live pale and appeared to have received a shock to meet my husband whose entire out gay of some sort. A week later the news of his life has been overshadowed by HIV/AIDS. I death seemed to burn down the gym around repeat many old stories that make him roll our row of Lifecycles. For quite some time, his eyes when I launch into them because no one wanted to mount the one most often I’ve told them too often, but when I speak of chosen by Dean. Others among us followed departed friends, he knows I have taken him him, and our row of Lifecycles seemed to to hallowed ground and he is silently patient me to be the target of a firing squad that while we go there. would surely select me as the next to die.

I could have joined one of the many teams Miss a day at the gym, and the rumors were of riders who trained together and supported instantaneous. Miss a week, and the rumors each other’s fund-raising efforts, concocting were more often than not true. I remember gorgeous matching outfits, and looking like a very handsome couple, supposedly Colt a sleek flock of spandexed showgirls gliding models. One died and we saw his lover along the dreamy highway that connects the weeping in the back seat of a car headed to the funeral, his face gaunt, we guessed, with grief, but a week later he also was gone. And then, the swift horror of those days approached me.

Close friends of many years, fellow priests who had been with me in Rome and lived on the other coast wrote to say they were not well. And then, there would be the call from their more recent friends and caregivers, saying that if I wanted to say goodbye to Mark, I’d better call tonight. If you want to say goodbye to Chris, do it soon because the morphine will start on Wednesday.

Hello, you don’t know me, but I’m calling for Michael. You are on the list he gave me. I’m sorry to have to tell you.

I’m sorry to be the one to tell you. I’m sorry. He often spoke of you.

Sometimes, a final conversation and then the hardest thing imaginable: the click of the phone at the end of the conversation. I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t be the one to say the last word. It was Mark and Chris and Michael who made the phone click at the end of those calls. They had more courage than did I. Making silly jokes through labored breathing, they let me off the hook, and I’d stare at the phone and think of a hundred things I should have said.

And then, I tried to forget them. I had to. I got back on the Lifecycle and made the jokes that men make when there is no other choice. I hated the fact that the families of my friends credited pneumonia or cancer as the cause of their deaths, too embarrassed to let people know the truth. Their obituaries Photo(s) courtesy of Tony Admas were as false as the mortician’s art.

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Florida Keys. Instead, I did it alone. I guess I hoped that in solitude somewhere along the road, I’d hear Mark or Chris or Michael forgive me for having lived and for having found love and happiness. 165 miles and $3,150 donated by generous and supportive friends seem to me to be payment enough for today. If next year finds us still without a vaccine or a cure, I will do it again, but not alone. I would like you with me. This year I repaired the graves of my friends. Next year, let’s decorate.

For more information about SMARTride10 and who benefits from every penny of the record $1,047, 514 raised this year, and how you can participate as rider or crew, please check out thesmartride.org.

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Iconic AIDS-related Films Through the Years They touched us. They inspired us. Now relive the magic.

Gary M. Kramer World AIDS Day asks us to consider how AIDS has influenced our world and culture. There are several classic films—from dramatic features to shorts and documentaries, both American and international—that have shown the impact of the AIDS epidemic. Passing over projects that originated as plays (Jeffrey, Angels in America, The Dying Gaul, Love! Valour!

Compassion!), here is a list of ten films that give critical perspectives on the crisis.

How to Survive a Plague (2012) This Oscar-nominated documentary, about ACT-UP is staggeringly great.

Chronicling the empowerment of the gay community and its supporters as they came together to fight for rights for people with AIDS, director David France effectively shows how unlikely activists—particularly Peter Staley and Bob Rafsky—were incredibly inspiring as they mobilized a community. France also clearly unpacks the medical challenges that surrounded AIDS treatment in its early years, and the splintering of ACT-UP. This film documents life during wartime, and watching the battles—won and lost—is truly life affirming.

The Living End (1992) Gregg Araki’s breakout feature depicted two HIV-positive guys—Jon (Craig Gilmore) and Luke (Mike Dytri)—who hit the road and embark on a crime spree in a giant Fuck You to the world. Buoyed by an exciting, anarchic spirit and unapologetic ACT-UP style attitude, Araki’s infectious film is a queer classic.

Whether Jon is forced to have sex at gunpoint, or Luke instructs his partner, “When I start to come, choke me…” the guys’ intimacy is as palpable as their anger. Araki also notably depicted a man with AIDS in his astonishing 2005 film, Mysterious Skin.

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Parting Glances (1985) The late Bill Sherwood’s outstanding feature (alas, his only feature) may be nearly 30 years old (yikes!) but Parting Glances stills feels fresh and winning. Chronicling a day in the life of Robert (John Bolger) and Michael (Richard Ganoung), two lovers and their coterie of New York friends, Parting Glances was one of the first American films to deal with AIDS, including a subplot about Nick (Steve Buscemi in his screen debut) as a man dying from the disease. This low-budget charmer sensitively depicts the impact of AIDS on the gay community. If you haven’t seen it—or haven’t seen it in a while—give Parting Glances another look.

Longtime Companion (1989) A Home at the End of the World (2004) Yes, novelist Michael Cunningham’s The Hours is the better known (and arguably better) film, but this modest indie—about the love/friendship between two men (Colin Farrell and Dallas Roberts) and a woman they both love (Robin Wright)—features a touching storyline about a character who has AIDS. A Home at the End of the World may feel a little dated now, but it still packs an emotional wallop.

Showcasing one of the most moving scenes in AIDS film history—Bruce Davison, in an Oscar-nominated performance, helps his dying lover “let go”—Longtime Companion is an impassioned portrait of a group of New York friends dealing with their numbers dwindling from the AIDS epidemic. Boasting a terrific cast that includes Campbell Scott, Dermot Mulroney, Mary Louise-Parker, and Michael Schoeffling, Longtime Companion is both witty and moving. Just try not to cry watching this film.

A Year without Love (2005) Blue (1993) The late, great gay filmmaker Derek Jarman’s final theatrical release was this experimental documentary of his life with HIV. Jarman uses a single composition of a blue screen as the image while in voice-over, he describes his thoughts about life and death. The staccato image is a symbol of his sightlessness—AIDS had destroyed his retinas. While it sounds rigorous—and some of it is—Jarman’s poetic narrative is filled with beautiful imagery. A very powerful self-portrait, Blue is fascinating, and an appropriate, elegiac last film.

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This exquisitely filmed Argentine import—based on the published diaries of Pablo Pérez—is an absolutely riveting drama that humanizes an HIV-positive young man (Juan Minujín). The adorable Minujín is fearless in his role, which involves some kinky S&M sex scenes. Credit is also due to filmmaker Anahi Berneri, who films the fucking as artfully as she does an AIDS cocktail pill dissolving in a glass of water.

This is a fantastic, penetrating piece of cinema, and while perhaps difficult for some to watch, extremely rewarding nonetheless.

Last Address (2010) Ira Sachs’ remarkable short Last Address, is available on youtube. www.youtube.com/ watch?v=YKKeWsMyDXQ. This 8.5-minute film is a silent meditation of residences where those who died of AIDS lived in New York City. It is poignant and very moving. Check it out today.

Dallas Buyers Club (2013) A surprisingly funny and touching drama about Ron Woodroof, (Matthew McConaughey, in a remarkable, Oscar-worthy performance), an HIV-positive man who finds a way to beat the system by subverting the medical profession and pharmaceutical companies to treat his disease. The film succeeds in showing how the personal became the political for Woodroof, a man who helped the queer community only after he realized that like them, he too needed support he could not get from doctors and Big Pharma.

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Caroling for a Cause Broadway stars come out to raise money for AIDS with annual album Gary M. Kramer garyk@att.net

The Fifteenth volume of Broadway’s “Carols for a Cure” CD is available now and this year’s edition is another show-stopping collection of holiday music. A fabulous mix tape of seasonal songs, this 2-disc anthology featuring performers from original Broadway cast productions riffing on holiday classics. There are parodies, such as “Carol of the Boots” by the company of the Tony Award-winning Kinky Boots, and traditional chestnuts, such as “The First Noel” performed by the cast of The Lion King. There is even a terrific rendition of Adam Sandler “The Chanukah Song” by the cast of The Soul Doctor, the short-lived show about the singing rabbi, Shlomo Carlebach.

On the phone from her home in New York, Lynn Pinto, who produced the CD, spoke

about the albums, which have raised millions of dollars over the years for Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS.” “It began when I was working on a production of The Sound of Music. I was dating the sound guy, and we were going to put a CD together of just the nuns in the show performing holiday songs for friends and family. We did a sweet recording, and then decided to get a bunch of professionally packaged CDs and do it for Broadway Cares.

We were surprised at how much money we raised. The following year, The Sound of Music had closed, so we had the idea to have each show contribute a song.”

While Pinto has music directors coordinate who is going to sing what, she gives the performers plenty of freedom to The Broadway Boys Band Submitted Photo

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be creative. “I don’t dictate what they can or can’t do,” she said, adding, “It’s my job to get them on board and make them sound great.”

And sound great they do. The Chicago track, “Jolly Old St. Nicholas” is done in the style of an old-time radio sketch; the Motown songs, “Deck the Halls, It’s Christmas/Come on Home” feature the performers who play Smokey Robinson and Gladys Knight in the show. “That was done on purpose, to showcase the style of the show,” Pinto observed.

The performers have the pipes, and “Carols for a Cure” gives them the chance to flex muscles that don’t necessarily use doing the same show eight times a week. One highlight of the CD is by Julie Foldesi from the show Newsies. She performs the original song “Take Me to Manhattan in December.”

Pinto acknowledged, “It’s a beautiful track that the singer wrote herself. It was so touching for her to coordinate this and make it happen.”

Pinto also was pleased that Reeve Carney, Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, recorded “A Savior is Born” two days before he left the show’s company.

Then there is Perez Hilton, who became involved in “Carols for a Cure” last year, and wanted to perform again this year, even though he wasn’t in a current production.

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has the gossipy blogger singing about all the great shows on the Great White Way. Pinto gushed, “Perez loves Broadway and wants to be a part of it. We thought he’d be way too busy to do this, but he did it – and he really did his homework.”

Broadway’s Carols for a Cure, Volume 15 can be ordered for $23 from broadwaycares. org, or by calling 212-840-0770 x 238 Mon-Fri 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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is one of the nation’s leading industrybased, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of the American theatre community, since 1988 BC/EFA has raised more than $225 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United States. Broadway Cares awards annual grants to more than 450 AIDS and family service organizations nationwide and is the major supporter of the social service programs at The Actors Fund, including the HIV/AIDS Initiative, the Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative, the Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic, The Dancers’ Resource and the Stage Managers’ Project.

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Get Tested - For Free!

SFGN has compiled a list of testing sites that are free in South Florida.

We’ve broken it down by county, and cities in alphabetical order.

North Miami Beach

AIDS Healthcare Foundation Men’s Wellness Clinic – 100 N.W. 170th Street, Suite 208 877-259-8727

miami-dade County Aventura

King David Foundation, Inc. 17971 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 117-118 305-935-6726

Miami Beach Community Health Center North – 11645 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 103104 305-538-8835

Miami

Coconut Grove

Adolescent Counseling & Testing Site – 1601 NW 12th Ave. 1st Floor-Mail Center University of Miami 305-243-2174 on Wednesdays from 12:30-4:00

Cutler Bay

AIDS Healthcare Foundation Men’s Wellness Clinic/Out of the Closet Thrift Store – 1510 Alton Road 305-531-6800

Condom USA – 3066 Grand Avenue Thelma Gibson Health Initiative, Inc. – 3634 Grand Avenue 305-445-7729 Community Health of South Florida, Inc. 10300 S.W. 216th Street 305-252-4820

Hialeah

AIDS Healthcare Foundation Out of the Closet – 2900 Biscayne Blvd.

877-259-8728

Homestead

Belafonte Tacolcy Center, Inc. – 6161 N.W. 9th Avenue 305-751-1295 between 1-2 on Tuesdays

Family AIDS Coalition, Inc. 300 East 1st Avenue, Suite 112 305-887-8111 Sembrando Flores 815 N. Homestead Blvd. #616 305-247-2438

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1 FIND 2 Map a testing location a route there Camillus Health Concern – 1603 N.W. 7th Avenue 305-374-1065 Care Resource – 3510 Biscayne Blvd.

Suite 300 305-576-1234 Center for Haitian Studies – 8260 N.E. 2nd Avenue 305-757-9555 Empower U Inc. – 8309 N.W. 22nd Avenue 786-318-2337 Helen B. Bentley Family Health Center, Inc. – 3090 S.W. 37th Avenue 305-447-4950 Jessie Trice Community Family Health Center, Inc. – 5361 N.W. 22nd Avenue 305-636-0969 Miami-Dade County Health Department – 1350 N.W. 14th. St. Suite 401 305-575-3800 Miami-Dade County Health Department – 18255 Homestead Avenue 305-256-6315 Union Positiva, Inc. – 215 S.W. 17th.

Ave. Suite 310 305-644-0667 University of Miami AIDS Clinical Research Unit – 1800 N.W. 10th Avenue 305-243-3838

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Miami Beach

Beverly Press Health Center – 1221 71st Street 305-538-8835 Miami Beach Community Health Center – 710 Alton Road 305-538-8835 Miami-Dade County Health Department – 615 Collins Avenue NOW U of M MIAMI BEACH STD UNIT – THEY DO NOT OFFER HIV/AIDS TESTING South Beach AIDS Project, Inc. – 306 Lincoln Road 305-532-1033 – PHONE NUMBER NOT WORKING/WEBSITE DOWN Stanley C. Myers Health Center – 710 Alton Road 305-538-8835 -

Miami Gardens

More Than Conquerors Ministries Church 305-491-3424

Outreach

18350 N.W. 2nd Ave. Suite 616 Miami Shores Pridelines Youth Services 9526 N.E. 2nd Ave. #104 305-571-9607

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AIDS Healthcare Foundation — Out of the Closet Thrift Store – 2097 Wilton Drive 954-318-6997

Lake Worth

Latinos Salud – 2330 Wilton Drive 954-765-6239

Palm Beach County Health Department 561-547-6800 1250 Southwinds Drive

The Pride Center at Equality Park – 2040 N. Dixie Highway 954-463-9005

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Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Inc. – 1401 South Federal Highway 954-728-8080

broward County Fort Lauderdale

Broward Co. Health Department Eastside Health Center – 2421 S.W. 6th Avenue 954-467-4723 Broward County Health Department – 2421 S.W. 6th Avenue 954-467-4723

3175 S. Congress Avenue Suite 207

Palm beach County Belle Glade

Comprehensive AIDS Program (Belle Glade) – 1500-A N.W. Avenue L 561-996-7139 Minority Development & Empowerment, Inc. – 136 South Main Street 561-996-0500

Specialty Care Center – 1111 West Broward Boulevard 954-463-7313

Boca Raton

West Park Community Health Center 5801 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd.

954-966-3939

Hollywood

Jesus People Proclaim International Ministries – 3200 North Federal Highway 561-361-0610

Boynton Beach

Genesis Community Health, Inc. 564 E. Woolbright Road 561-735-6553

Broward County Health Department – 780 S.W. 24th Street 954-467-4700

Broward Community & Family Health Centers, Inc. – 5010 Hollywood Blvd.

Suite 100-B 954-967-0028

Delray Beach

Broward County Health Department – 900 N.W. 31st. Avenue 954-467-4705

Hispanic Unity – 5811 Johnson Street 954-964-8884 x216

Palm Beach County Health Department – 225 South Congress Avenue 561-274-3100

Broward House, Inc. – 1726 SE 18th Court 954-522-4749 Calvary Chapel Church, Inc./OASIS Ministry – 2401 W. Cypress Creek Road, #1111 954-977-9678

Miramar

Comprehensive AIDS Program – 220 Congress Park Dr. Suite 100 561-274-6400

Community Access Center 954-534-9113 8910 Miramar Parkway Suite 208

Palm Beach County Health Department – 345 South Congress Avenue 561-274-2100

Oakland Park

Jupiter

Care Resource 871 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

954-567-7141

Drug Abuse Treatment Association (DATA) – 1720 E Tiffany Drive #102 561-844-3556

Minority Development & Empowerment, Inc. 561-296-5722

Red Hispana Florida – 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd, Suite 108 954-547-1570

Hallandale

Mangonia Park

Palm Springs

Covenant House Florida – 733 Breakers Avenue 954-561-5559

Mount Olive Development Corporation – 401 N.W. 9th. Avenue 954-779-2803

Lantana

Minority AIDS Initiative Network, Inc. – 1216 Pioneer Road 561-370-3360

Compassionate Hearts-Serving Hands, Inc. – 2300 N.W. 22 Street 954-733-6476

Minority Development & Empowerment, Inc. – 5225 N.W. 33rd Avenue, Bldg. 5 954-315-4530

Compass – 201 N Dixie Hwy 561-533-9699

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Florida Community Health Centers – 170 S. Barfield Hwy. Suite 101 561-924-6100 – Fridays from 10-2 Palm Beach County Health Department – 1839 E. Main Street 561-924-9171 Bring last 2 pay stubs and cost will be determined – walk in only – all PBCHD locations.

Riviera Beach

Saint James Missionary Baptist Church – 1524 West 35th Street 561-842-3897

West Palm Beach

Community Health Center – 2823 N. Australian Avenue 561-840-8681 Palm Beach County Health Department – 1150 45th Street 561-625-5180 Comprehensive AIDS Program – 2330 S. Congress Ave 561-967-5367 Families First of Palm Beach County – 3333 Forest Hill Blvd., 2nd Floor 561-721-2802 Partnership for a Drug- Community of South Florida – 3361 Belvedere Rd. Suite C 561-693-5299 -

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Cheech and Chong Return to the Stage to Smoke Up South Florida Denise Royal Broward House is taking its latest fundraiser to a new high! Comedy duo Cheech and Chong take center stage for a special benefit performance benefiting Broward House, South Florida’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS community service organization. The show takes place on Sunday, December 15 at 7 p.m. at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. “Broward House has made a promise to the South Florida community to never turn anyone away from our doors who needs our help no matter what their financial situation,� said Terry DeCarlo, Director of Development and Public Relations at Broward House. “With cuts in government grants, funding this becomes harder, daily.

Events such as this give us the ability to keep this promise and make sure no one goes without food, medicine, medical care, and a roof over their head.�

The iconic comedy duo Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong defined an era with their

hilariously irreverent, satirical, counterculture, no-holds-barred comedy routines.

Cheech and Chong’s phenomenal success began on the stand-up comedy circuit which led to nine hit comedy albums and eight hit films, breaking box office records, shattering comedy album sales, garnering multiple Grammy nominations and mesmerizing fans for more than a decade.

This is Cheech and Chong’s first tour in more than 25 years. Their reunion was music to the ears of event planners at Broward House. “When we heard that news, we jumped on it and started contacting agents, managers, and anyone we could get on the phone to get closer to them and finally it all worked out.

They are incredible performers this could very well be their last tour ever, they will be doing all their old routines, and I really think us getting them for this event was a coup and I personally cannot wait for the show,�

DeCarlo said.

While the show promises big laughs,

Broward House has a serious message as well. “Thank you to the South Florida community for always supporting us and during the World AIDS Awareness Month, go get tested, it is better to know your status then not know. Remember, HIV is no longer a death sentence, but you need to know your status and if you need to get into care, then we can make that happen immediately. Know your status! Get tested, get tested, get tested!� said DeCarlo.

Tickets cost $100, $75, $65 and $45; all seats are reserved and available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at www.myhrl. com, www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-7453000. Doors open one-hour prior to show start time.

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What is COMPLERA? COMPLERA® is a prescription HIV medicine that is used as a complete regimen to treat HIV-1 in adults who have never taken HIV medicines before and who have an amount of HIV in their blood (this is called “viral load”) that is no more than 100,000 copies/mL. COMPLERA contains 3 medicines – rilpivirine, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. It is not known if COMPLERA is safe and effective in children under the age of 18 years.

COMPLERA® does not cure HIV-1 infection or AIDS. To control HIV-1 infection and decrease HIV-related illnesses you must keep taking COMPLERA. Avoid doing things that can spread HIV-1 to others: always practice safer sex and use condoms to lower the chance of sexual contact with body fluids; never reuse or share needles or other items that have body fluids on them, do not share personal items that may contain bodily fluids. Ask your healthcare provider if you have questions about how to reduce the risk of passing HIV-1 to others.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION What is the most important information you should know about COMPLERA? COMPLERA® can cause serious side effects: • Build-up of an acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious medical emergency. Symptoms of lactic acidosis include feeling very weak or tired, unusual (not normal) muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain with nausea or vomiting, feeling cold, especially in your arms and legs, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, and/or a fast or irregular heartbeat.

• Serious liver problems. The liver may become large (hepatomegaly) and fatty (steatosis). Symptoms of liver problems include your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice), dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored bowel movements (stools), loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, and/or stomach pain.

• You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or serious liver problems if you are female, very overweight (obese), or have been taking COMPLERA for a long time.

In some cases, these serious conditions have led to death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any symptoms of these conditions.

• Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. If you also have HBV and stop taking COMPLERA, your hepatitis may suddenly get worse. Do not stop taking COMPLERA without first talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to monitor your health. COMPLERA is not approved for the treatment of HBV.

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Who should not take COMPLERA? Do not take COMPLERA if you have ever taken other anti-HIV medicines.

COMPLERA may change the effect of other medicines and may cause serious side effects. Your healthcare provider may change your other medicines or change their doses.

Do not take COMPLERA if you also take these medicines: • anti-seizure medicines: carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol-XR, Teril, Epitol); oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), phenobarbital (Luminal), phenytoin (Dilantin, Dilantin-125, Phenytek) • anti-tuberculosis medicines: rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampin (Rifater, Rifamate, Rimactane, Rifadin) and rifapentine (Priftin) • proton pump inhibitors for stomach or intestinal problems: esomeprazole (Nexium, Vimovo), lansoprazole (Prevacid), dexlansoprazole (Dexilant), omeprazole (Prilosec), pantoprazole sodium (Protonix), rabeprazole (Aciphex) • more than 1 dose of the steroid medicine dexamethasone or dexamethasone sodium phosphate • St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) If you are taking COMPLERA you should not take other HIV medicines or other medicines containing tenofovir (Viread, Truvada, Stribild or Atripla); other medicines containing emtricitabine or lamivudine (Emtriva, Combivir, Epivir, Epivir-HBV, Epzicom, Trizivir, Atripla, Stribild or Truvada); rilpivirine (Edurant) or adefovir (Hepsera).

In addition, tell your healthcare provider if you are taking the following medications because they may interfere with how COMPLERA works and may cause side effects: • certain antacid medicines containing aluminum, magnesium hydroxide, or calcium carbonate (examples: Rolaids, TUMS). These medicines must be taken at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after COMPLERA. • medicines to block stomach acid including cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), nizatidine (Axid), or ranitidine HCL (Zantac). These medicines must be taken at least 12 hours before or 4 hours after COMPLERA. • any of these medicines: clarithromycin (Biaxin); erythromycin (E-Mycin, Eryc, Ery-Tab, PCE, Pediazole, Ilosone), fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral) methadone (Dolophine); posaconazole (Noxafil), telithromycin (Ketek) or voriconazole (Vfend).

• medicines that are eliminated by the kidneys like acyclovir (Zovirax), cidofovir (Vistide), ganciclovir (Cytovene IV, Vitrasert), valacyclovir (Valtrex) and valganciclovir (Valcyte).

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COMPLERA is for adults who have never taken HIV-1 medicines before and have no more than 100,000 copies/mL of virus in their blood.

Ask your healthcare provider if it’s the one for you.

These are not all the medicines that may cause problems if you take COMPLERA. Tell your healthcare provider about all prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements you are taking or plan to take.

The most common side effects reported with COMPLERA are trouble sleeping (insomnia), abnormal dreams, headache, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, rash, tiredness, and depression. Some side effects also reported include vomiting, stomach pain or discomfort, skin discoloration (small spots or freckles) and pain.

Before taking COMPLERA, tell your healthcare provider if you: • Have liver problems, including hepatitis B or C virus infection, or have abnormal liver tests • Have kidney problems • Have ever had a mental health problem • Have bone problems • Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if COMPLERA can harm your unborn child • Are breastfeeding: Women with HIV should not breastfeed because they can pass HIV through their milk to the baby. Also, COMPLERA may pass through breast milk and could cause harm to the baby

This is not a complete list of side effects. Tell your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you notice any side effects while taking COMPLERA, and call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit http://www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

COMPLERA can cause additional serious side effects: • New or worsening kidney problems, including kidney failure. If you have had kidney problems, or take other medicines that may cause kidney problems, your healthcare provider may need to do regular blood tests.

• Depression or mood changes. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms: feeling sad or hopeless, feeling anxious or restless, have thoughts of hurting yourself (suicide) or have tried to hurt yourself.

• Changes in liver enzymes: People who have had hepatitis B or C, or who have had changes in their liver function tests in the past may have an increased risk for liver problems while taking COMPLERA. Some people without prior liver disease may also be at risk. Your healthcare provider may need to check your liver enzymes before and during treatment with COMPLERA. • Bone problems can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. Bone problems include bone pain, softening or thinning (which may lead to fractures). Your healthcare provider may need to do additional tests to check your bones.

• Changes in body fat can happen in people taking HIV medicine.

• Changes in your immune system. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. Tell your healthcare provider if you start having new symptoms after starting COMPLERA.

Additional Information about taking COMPLERA: • Always take COMPLERA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it.

• Take COMPLERA with food. Taking COMPLERA with food is important to help get the right amount of medicine in your body. (A protein drink does not replace food. If your healthcare provider stops COMPLERA, make certain you understand how to take your new medicine and whether you need to take your new medicine with a meal.)

Stay under the care of your healthcare provider during treatment with COMPLERA and see your healthcare provider regularly.

Please see Brief Summary of full Prescribing Information with important warnings on the following pages.

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f you end up at Rumors on a random Wednesday night, you’d be lucky to be able to get to a bar to order the $1 well drinks and drafts special.

Maybe if you were there a little earlier, you’d be in on the 2-4-1 happy hour on everything.

It’s funny to think that less than a year ago, Rumors wasn’t even actually a thing.

The restaurant and bar opened up in February of this year and has already established themselves as a must-do on the drive. With their awesome daily drink specials and drag shows a couple times a week, it’s hard to think just a few months ago they weren’t even in existence. You may come for the drink specials and the entertainment, but don’t ignore the food.

Most everything on the menu is finger food. For $8.50, you can get 10 wings any way you’d like, including the house favorite, tossed in Thai Sweet Chili sauce. Premium flavors like minced garlic and Cajun lime cost a few cents extra but your taste buds will thank you soon enough.

Don’t skip over the alligator bites ($8.50), and get them spicy whenever possible, especially since it’s served with the Thai Sweet Chili sauce. The Gouda Mac ‘n Cheese nuggets ($5.50) are also a customer favorite.

For small plates or meals, enjoy a roast beef club ($8.75), a classic Ruben ($9.25) or even the Rumors burger ($9.50) – four sliders topped with your choice of cheese and grilled onions. Of course whenever possible, get the tater tots. A Thai Sweet Chili burger ($9.75) – served with A1 and pepper jack cheese – is also popular. Don’t worry, though, there are

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10 beautiful burgers to choose from. Soups, salads, mini subs and wraps are also available.

Of course you’re probably still going to come for the drinks, so don’t ignore the 10-ounce martini. While most restaurants on the drive may have an 8-ounce glass and may not fill it all the way, Rumors has the only 10-ounce martini on the drive. The General Manager said that what started out as a delivery mistake has turned into a nifty drink special for customers.

Come on Saturdays for all-you-can drink for $20 from 11 p.m. – 3 a.m. on well drinks and drafts. Come on Sunday for your brunch pregame, serving $2.50 mimosas and Bloody Marys.

With tasty appetizers and sandwiches, plus amazing drink specials, Rumors has a special everyone can stop in for no matter what day of the week it is.

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Guess who’s gone gaga over Gaga: the Muppets! We have it on good authority that the Lady herself will be clad in Technicolor felt for her first “Holiday Spectacular” with Jim Henson’s fuzzy creations, tonight at 9:30 p.m. on ABC. We don’t expect Miss Piggy will let Lady Gaga steal the spotlight. Check local listings.

Afterwards, head down to The Manor’s Epic Nightclub, 2345 Wilton Dr. to dance off a few of those Thanksgiving calories. Just to rub it in, the club is hosting an Andrew Christian underwear fashion show.

FRI Drag

11/29

If you didn’t manage to snag a cabin on the Drag Stars at Sea: Goddesses cruise sponsored by ALandCHUCK.travel and departing this weekend, you can still enjoy some of the most fabulous female illusionists in the world at The Manor tonight. Nearly 40 of the top competitors from RuPaul’s Drag Race on Logo will be appearing at the club, 2345 Wilton Dr. in Wilton Manors, to raise funds for Jflag Jamaica, Equality Florida and local AIDS service organizations. Chi Chi Larue will be spinning.

Tickets are $20 at DragStarsAtSea.com.

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It’s White Party weekend and tonight’s 29th annual signature event, themed Orchids in Bloom, takes place at Soho Studios, 2136 NW 1st Ave. in Miami. Dance to the beats of DJ Joe Gauthraux beginning at 10 p.m. in the trendy Wynwood district. But don’t forget, this is just one event of a weeklong schedule of parties and social events to benefit Care Resource, one of the region’s largest HIV/AIDS service organizations.

Tickets are $100. For a complete schedule of affiliated White Party Week events and to purchase tickets, go to WhiteParty.org.

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the world famous Rockettes, a New York City holiday tradition, comes to West Palm Beach’s Kravis Center, Nov. 29 – Dec. 8.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially at West Palm Beach’s Kravis Center. The Rockettes are in town with the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, bringing a little taste of the holidays in the big city to the beaches of South Florida. Don’t miss the famous Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, ice skaters, living nativity and an appearance from the big guy himself, Santa Claus.

Catch this holiday tradition Friday, Nov. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 8. Tickets start at $35.

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Kick off Art Basel week at the World Erotic Art Museum, 1205 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach. The museum hosts the opening night reception tonight at 9 p.m. for At the Beach….From the Hudson River to the World, a collection of photograph portraits

by George Daniell. The portraiture illustrates Daniell’s fascination with the water and figures on the beach, his effort “to capture beauty before it faded.” Also enjoy his portraits of Audrey Hepburn, Georgia O’Keefe, Tennessee Williams and Sophia Loren. Admission is $15. For more information, go to WEAM.com.

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More than 40,000 people are expected to gather in downtown Fort Lauderdale on Las Olas Boulevard tonight to celebrate the unofficial start to the winter season, Christmas on Las Olas. The festival, celebrating its 51st year, is a rare winter wonderland in South Florida featuring snow showers from the rooftops, Anidjar & Levine’s snow mountain and an ice skating rink, while local choirs fill the air with the sounds of the holidays from three stages and the shops and boutiques offer holiday sales. For information, go to LasOlasBoulevard.com.

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On November 18, HBO premiered Moms Mabley: I Got Somethin’ To Tell You, Whoopi Goldberg’s debut as a filmmaker. The film, which remains available for online viewing and at HBO on demand, honors the memory of Jackie “Moms” Mabley (1894-1975), the boundary busting African American comic who kicked open doors for people like Goldberg herself.

On December 2, HBO offers another tribute.

The Battle of Amfar recalls how, during the 1980s peak of the AIDS epidemic, Dr. Mathilde Krim joined forces with an unlikely ally: movie star Elizabeth Taylor. Together they responded to the government’s refusal to address the AIDS crisis by founding The American Foundation For AIDS Research.

Both films are thought provoking, uplifting tributes to women who would not be silenced.

Segregation was still the American social norm when Moms Mabley began her career

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nearly a century ago. At a time when black women had no voice, she made sure that her voice was heard. Moms was fearless – she talked about things that “simply weren’t discussed in polite society,” like racism and sex. She didn’t care if she made people uncomfortable.

“They called me trigger,” she says in one clip. “I think that’s what they said.”

As early as the 1930s, Mabley commanded a salary of $10,000 a week for her appearances at Harlem’s legendary Apollo Theater. She occasionally appeared in male drag, and was known to have been bisexual.

She was also a rape survivor. She lived with the harsh realities of racism at a time when “colored people knew their place.”

No matter what hard knocks came her way, Mabley would not be silenced.

Much of Goldberg’s film focuses on Mabley’s third act during the 1960 and

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70s. Those final years included an occasional film role and a great deal of television. Well into her seventies, her X rated humor remained intact. She appeared on the tube dressed as a cleaning woman, gleefully boasting about her sexual conquests.

There were serious moments.

In the aftermath of the Kennedy and King assassinations, Mabley recorded a cover of rocker Dion’s hit single Abraham, Martin and John. Mabley’s version, a plaintive tribute to fallen leaders, including President Lincoln, who had done so much to advance the rights of African Americans, became the #2 recording in the country. In her trademark gravelly voice, Mabley sang Dion’s lyrics from a place deep within her soul.

“She knew those guys,” Goldberg says in the film. “She knew Kennedy Whoopi Goldberg’s filmmaking debut and King.”

Submitted Photo Moms Mabley was one of a kind. have a life without pills. I would love to have The same could be said of Elizabeth Taylor. No actress in Hollywood a life without AIDS.” “One of the reasons we wanted to make history had so completely remade their this film is to remind people,” filmmakers image as Dame Elizabeth. Known for her film roles, her tumultuous marriages, and Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman told her jaw dropping beauty, the icon stepped up SFGN. “Especially young people who are to the plate and took on the AIDS fight after not familiar with the early years of the AIDS her close friend Rock Hudson died of the crisis. As Woody Allen says in the film, there’s a pervading complacency and a sense disease in 1985.

Taylor was furious. Thousands were that it’s all being taken care of, which is dying, primarily gay men. The government, affecting behavior in all sorts of unfortunate then led by President Ronald Reagan, ways. We have to acknowledge that HIV still barely acknowledged there was a problem. exists, still needs to be discussed and still Religious leaders referred to AIDS as God’s needs to be conquered.”

Epstein and Friedman have nothing but wrath against “deviants.” the highest praise for Elizabeth Taylor.

In a speech that can now be seen in The “Having been around at the time, we were Battle of AMFAR, Taylor publicly accused the U.S. government of pre-meditated murder. She aware of Taylor’s early and irrepressible and Dr. Krim, a brilliant, Swiss born physician, commitment to the issue,” they said. “But raised funds, got research going, and turned HIV neither of us had seen her in action. In the film you can see her bring all her star power, from a death sentence to a livable condition.

“I was made so aware of this huge, loud her passion and her sex appeal to the fight silence regarding AIDS,” Taylor said. “Then I against AIDS that is deeply moving and touching. She really did effect meaningful said: Bitch! Do something yourself.”

The filmmakers are quick to point out that change in the way AIDS was perceived and addressed at a time at a time when most the crisis isn’t over.

“I have a manageable, chronic condition, other public figures were silent.”

Elizabeth Taylor died on March 23, 2011, as long as I take pills every day,” journalist Regan Hoffman says in the film. “Those pills at age 79. Dr. Mathilde Krim continues the are not without side effects. I would love to fight.

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Fa-La-La: Gay Choruses Sing Songs of the Season J.W. Arnold

The holidays wouldn’t be complete without joyous music. Fortunately, South Florida boasts several fine gay men’s choruses that usher in the season with the festive sounds of Christmas and Hanukah. Here’s a look at what choruses in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties have planned for audiences this year:

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus

Seasonal displays are up and, even though South Florida doesn’t get snow, the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus (FLGMC) aims to get the holidays in full swing. To kick off the organization’s 28th season, FLGMC is teaming up with the South Florida Pride Jazz ensemble for a swinging, big band style performance, Friday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. in the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale’s Horvitz Auditorium.

They will be joined by the Fort Lauderdale Women’s Chorus in a program that is guaranteed to evoke the popular standards of the ‘40s and ‘50s, under the baton of Artistic Director and Founder Dr. Gary Keating.

FLGMC presents “Holidays in Full Swing” Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. in the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale Horvitz Auditorium, 1 E. Las Olas Blvd. Tickets are $25-40 at TheFtLGMC. org or by calling 954-832-0060.

Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida

One of the hottest tickets in town is to the 158-voice strong Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida’s (GMCSF) holiday concerts. In its first three seasons, the chorus regularly sold out the three annual performances, so this year the schedule has expanded to four concerts over two weekends, as well as a performance on the prestigious Gusman Concert Series at the University of Miami.

“We’re extremely proud of the fact that our mission statement is to open minds and change hearts through music. We’ve mainstreamed this chorus, even though it’s a gay men’s chorus, and are taking out music out into the community,” explained Gordon Roberts, artistic director.

Roberts has planned a diverse program, opening with classical selections including For Unto Us a Child is Born from Handel’s Messiah and a setting of the Gloria by Mark Hayes. The second half features lighter fare, including Boogie Woogie Hanukah, and a special appearance by a local dance company in I Want to Be a Rockette. Members of the chorus will even take the stage for a parody of the famous Rockettes routine, Parade of

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In addition to five performances in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida will record its holiday program for broadcast on public television this year.

Photo courtesy of Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida

the Wooden Soldiers.

Roberts is especially proud to announce the concert will also be recorded by WLRNTV for broadcast locally and by affiliate stations on public television.

GMCSF presents “Heaven and Nature Sing” on Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. at the Sunshine Cathedral, 1480 NW 9th Ave. in Fort Lauderdale and Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gusman Concert Hall on the campus of the University of Miami in Coral Gables. For tickets and information, go to GayMensChorusofSouthFlorida.org. Check local listings for television broadcast dates.

Voices of Pride

Voices of Pride, the Gay Men’s Chorus of the Palm Beaches, is fielding the largest ensemble—28 singers—in its 11-year history. Boasting singers from North and South County, as well as West Palm Beach, the ensemble is also one of the most talented, said Artistic Director Tom Pilecki.

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the numbers were arranged specifically for Voices of Pride.

In addition to a beautiful rendition of the German carol, Still, Still, Still, the chorus will offer a creative arrangement of John Lennon’s Imagine, combined with excerpts from Silent Night and Comfort Ye from Handel’s Messiah.

“We leave no stone unturned and poke fun at absolutely everything,” promised Pilecki, who has led the group since it was founded and will also be conducting The Forgotten Hanukah Carol and a ditty called, The Aluminum Christmas Tree.

Voices of Pride presents “Voices of the Season 2013” Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. at B.B. King’s Blues Club at CityPlace in West Palm Beach and Dec. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 100 N. Palmway in Lake Worth. Tickets are $25 in advance at VoicesOfPride.org.

Miami Gay Men’s Chorus

The Miami Gay Men’s Chorus (MGMC) is known for theatrical events and Bells in Boyland, the 2013 holiday production Dec.

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“We have four ‘persons’ who misinterpret ‘bells’ for ‘belles’ and that is where things start to go awry,” warned Artistic Director Anthony Cabrera. “But, in the midst of all the craziness, there’s a lot of really beautiful holiday music. Almost all of the pieces reference ‘bells’.”

MGMC will be joined by the talented handbell choir from the Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ.

Cabrera noted that bells really are a signature sound of the Christmas season and audiences will be amazed by the virtuosity of this church ensemble.

The emotional highlight of the program will be Christmas Is, a ballad by Jim Brickman that emphasizes family, fun and experiences that can only be shared during the holiday season.

MGMC presents “Bells in Boyland,” Dec. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. at the Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd. in Miami Beach. Tickets are $30-40 at MiamiGayChorus.org.

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Art Week Miami: Basel and Beyond J.W. Arnold

For one week each December, Miami becomes the center of the contemporary art universe, thanks to the phenomenal growth of Art Basel Miami Beach, an exclusive show for art collectors now in its Twelfth year.

Initially, a couple of satellite fairs popped up in tents around the city and soon resident galleries and museums began organizing special exhibits to coincide with the annual arrival of wealthy art collectors from around the world.

The result is Art Week Miami, featuring dozens of fairs and special events from Coral Gables to Miami Beach, Midtown, Wynwood and the Design District “It’s been phenomenal,” said George Neary, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau executive responsible for attracting and promoting cultural events. “No one realized we’d end up with so many additional art fairs coming in from around the world.”

The signature event, Art Basel Miami Beach, open Dec. 5-8 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, expects to attract more than 50,000 collectors and art aficionados this year. Admission is not cheap, either, ranging from $42 for a one-day pass to $90 for a permanent pass good for the duration of the show.

In addition to works from 250 leading international galleries, this year’s show will include an expanded public art display in Collins Park, curated under the theme, “Social Animals” by Nicholas Baume, director and chief curator of the Public Art Fund. More than 30 large-scale installations and sculptures from international artists will be erected through March 2014.

But, when the doors close each day at the convention center, the action is just getting started at galleries and studio spaces across the city that host receptions, parties and late night exhibits. DJs spin tunes well into the wee hours of the night at the most popular venues.

It’s difficult to guess exactly how many people join the revelry—Neary estimates more than 100,000—but the economic impact of the fairs and the other independent events is an undisputed economic engine for the region.

“The whole community has been changed because there are so many exemplary and superior shows during this period,” Neary said.

“Art Basel has contributed to the growth of the Wynwood neighborhood, which now has more than 100 galleries and artists’ studios, and, of course, the Wynwood walls. We’ve also seen an amazing transformation of the Design District…..all attributable to Art Basel.”

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Hundreds attend the 2012 opening of Public, the outdoor art installation in Collins Park that accompanies the Art Basel fair. An expanded public art display is planned for 2013.

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ArtSpot Miami International Art Fair 3011 NE 1st Ave. at NE 30th St., Miami $15 general admission AldoCastilloProjects.com

NADA Art Fair Deauville Beach Resort 6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach Free, no admission NewArtDealers.org

AQUA 13 Art Miami Aqua Hotel 1530 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL $15 general admission AquaMiami.com

PULSE Contemporary Art Fair The Ice Palace 1400 N. Miami Ave., Miami $20 Admission Pulse-Art.com/Miami

Context Art Miami 3101 NE 1st Ave., Miami $35 one day/$75 multiple days ContextArtMiami.com

RedDot Miami 3011 NE 1st Ave. and NE 31st St., Miami $15 one day/$25 multiple days RedDotFair.com

Design Miami Miami Beach Convention Center Meridian Ave. and 19th St., Miami Beach $25 general admission DesignMiamiBlog.com

Scope Miami Beach 1000 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach $25 general admission Scope-Art.com

Fridge Art Fair NYC: Popsicle Art Project Performing Arts Exchange (Little Havana) 337 SW 8th St., Miami $15 suggested donation FridgeArtFair.com INK Miami Art Fair Suites of Dorchester 1850 Collins Ave., Miami Beach Free, no admission InkArtFair.com

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Adamar Fine Arts 4141 NE 2nd Ave., Ste. 107, Miami All About Pop and More: Warhol, Longo, Katz, Haring, Dine, Christo, Close and more AdamarFineArts.com ArtMedia Gallery 2750 NW 3rd Ave., Ste. 12, Miami Patricia Van Dalen: High Voltage ArtMediaUS.com Art Nouveau Gallery 348 NW 29th St., Miami Geometry and Mannerisms ArtNouveauMiami.com Bakehouse Arts Complex / bac 561 NE 32nd St., Miami Together We Fly: Bakehouse Resident Artists; Two of a Kind: Bakehouse Resident Artists BACFl.org Bass Museum of Art 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach Piotr Uklanki: ESL, BassMuseum.org Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables Hilario F. Candela: the Culture of Architecture; Concrete Paradise: The Miami Marine Stadium CoralGablesMuseum.org Curator’s Voice Art Projects 299 NW 25th St., Miami Digressions & Detours: Group Show CuratorsVoice.com Continued on page 80

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Continued from page 78 Frost Art Museum 10975 SW 17th St., Miami Things Cannot Be Seen Any Other Way: The Art of Manuel Mendive; Crisis and Commerce: World’s Fairs of the 1930s TheFrost.FIU.edu Juan Ruiz Gallery 301 NW 28th St., Miami Betsabeé Romero: Urban Ouroboros JuanRuizGaleria.com Kavachnina Contemporary 46 NW 36th St., Loft 3, Miami The Russian Pavilion: Sculpt Miami Kavachnina.com Lowe Art Museum 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables Beauty Beyond Nature: The Glass Art of Paul Stankard; ?#@*$%! the Mainstream: The Art of DIY Self Expression

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The Mayfair Hotel and Spa Miami will present artist Martin Kreloff’s “MIAMI SAYS ART 2.” This second-annual kick-off to Art Basel Week celebrates Miami’s cultural champions. The opening reception happens on the Monday of Art Basel Week, December 2nd at 12 p.m. in the hotel’s Palm Terrace. The Mayfair will premiere an installation by Kreloff, in collaboration with Miami artist Gustavo Oviedo “ART EUPHORIA” (a black-box installation featuring video, photo-projections and sound) also incorporating last year’s portraits of the who’s-who of Miami’s arts community The exhibition will also feature an entire wall of hand-made portraits by Kreloff. MIAMI SAYS ART 2 is on view Dec. 2-5, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 3000 Florida Avenue, Coconut Grove. Call 305-445-7550.

Mayfair Hotel & Spa 3000 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove Miami Says Art 2: Portraits by Martin Kreloff MayfairHotelAndSpa.com

PSH Projects Miami 7 NW 25th St., Miami Art & Toys: Group Show PSHProjects.com

Moore Building 4040 NE 2nd Ave., Miami Tapas: Spanish Design for Food CCEMiami.org

Ricart Gallery 444 NW 28th St., Miami Carlito Dalceggio: To Set Fire in The Heart of The World RicartGalleryMiami.com

The Wolfsonian – FIU 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach The Birth of Rome; Rendering War: The Murals of A.G. Santagata Wolfsonian.org World Erotic Art Museum 1205 Washington Ave., Miami Beach At the Beach….From the Hudson River to the World:hhPhotographs of George Daniell WEAM.com

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Geography Club: South Florida Twins Make a Hit in Hollywood J.W. Arnold Tamarac attorney Alvin Entin is one proud pop.

All of Alvin and Lois Entin’s children are successful, but their youngest sons, twins Edmund and Gary, 27, have really been making news this year.

Their feature film, Geography Club, has been a hit on the gay and lesbian film festival circuit and opens this week in commercial release and video on demand, but Alvin’s not surprised. They’ve been fascinated with movies since they were young kids growing up in Pembroke Pines.

“We’ve always been deeply involved in theater,” recalled Alvin, a regular actor with local community theater companies, “and the kids were raised in that environment.

They would be playing with their wrestling figures and cast them in their own little productions of My Fair Lady. By the time they got cameras, around 8 or 9 years old, they were filming movies around our neighborhood in Pembroke Pines. It’s always been their passion.”

After graduation and the move to Los Angeles, the Entin twins quickly found success, landing roles in films—starring together in the 2011 indie feature, Seconds Apart—and working in production at Hyperion Films. At Hyperion, they met producer and director Bryan Singer (X-Men, Superman Returns), who has become a mentor.

They were always a team from day one and now Gary directs and Edmund is screenwriter.

As Edmund admitted in a recent text, “Our lives are pretty crazy now,” they can be hard to pin down. Emails and texts are just about the only way to reach them when they’re on the go.

But, dad remains their best publicist, pointing out, “Now, I’m a lawyer, so I’m a numbers guy. Do you know what the odds are? The guys are bucking the odds.”

Gary and Edmund’s first full-length feature, Geography Club is based on Brent Hartinger’s bestselling, critically acclaimed novel about a diverse group of LGBT teens who band together and offer support by forming a club they believe no other students will join. The smart, fast moving comedy addresses the issues contemporary teens face, including acceptance and bullying.

The cast includes Nikki Blonsky (Hairspray), Ana Gasteyer (Saturday Night Live), Alex Newell (Glee), Cameron Deane Stewart (Pitch Perfect) and Scott Bakula (Quantum Leap, Enterprise).

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Screenwriter Edmund Entin and director Gary Entin, bottom left and right, are joined on the set of their film, Geography Club, by author Brent Hartinger, left, and actor Cameron Deane Stewart.

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In a recent interview with GLAAd’s Megan Townsend, Gary explained why they took on the project: “My brother and I were fans of the book long before we were approached about adapting it into a movie. What we always admired about the book was what it had to say at its core and the three-dimensional characters Brent Hartinger created. The two of us always thought there was a great opportunity to take the book and turn it into a John Hughes-style film. We loved the idea of making a mainstream film where your lead character is gay and treat it with the same bells and whistles as any coming of age/love story….

We want to bridge the gap with this film. This was our biggest inspiration as to why we felt we needed to make Geography Club.”

Already, the duo are well on their way to completing their second film, Sins of Our Youth, about a group of teenage boys who accidentally kill a younger boy while firing rifles. According to Gary, the film takes a dark turn as the boys try to deal with the killing. The film stars Lucas Till (X-Men: First Class) and Ally Sheedy (The Breakfast Club).

On this night in late-November, the twins are not behind a camera, but in an audience.

They’ve flown in, along with their friend, A-list director Singer, to enjoy a performance by their father in Murder Among Friends with the Actors Community Theatre of Davie. Then, they’ll jet off to New York City and back home to Los Angeles.

“We’ve got that kind of relationship,” Alvin beamed. “They’re great kids and I love them.” For tickets and show times, go to O-Cinema.org

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Bridegroom: Heartbreaking Documentary Illustrates The Need For Marriage Equality David-Elijah Nahmod Shane and Tom were soulmates. Together for six years, they waited patiently, along with thousands of other California couples, for Proposition 8, the state’s marriage ban, to be overturned.

By the time marriage equality returned permanently to the Golden State in 2013, Tom Bridegroom was dead. At age 29, Tom slipped and fell off the roof of their Los Angeles apartment building.

For the heartbroken Shane, the loss of Tom was only the beginning of the most tragic and difficult challenge he would face.

As filmmaker Linda Bloodworth Thomason (creator of TV’s Designing Woman) recounts, Shane Bitney Crone was soon to be shut out of Tom’s funeral. No mention of Shane was made at Tom’s memorial service. Shane had no say in the arrangements or the burial.

Personal mementos of his beloved Tom were kept from him. Shane even received death threats from Tom’s family, who knew perfectly well how much they had meant to each other.

Had the couple been able to marry, Shane would legally have been Tom’s primary survivor, with all the legal rights that would have entailed.

Thomason’s film, named after Tom, details the entire tragic story. Shane happily participated in it’s making. Few films have illustrated the second class status of LGBT people more powerfully than Bridegroom. No film has ever made it clearer just how essential marriage equality is. Marriage is more than an old fashioned romantic notion: it’s a necessity that LGBT families need.

There won’t be a dry eye in the house when Shane visits Tom’s grave at a time he knew no one else would be there. Tom’s tombstone stands in between those of his still living parents – their final attempt to keep Shane away.

“I used to be OK with having equal rights without marriage,” Shane told SFGN via phone. “But not any more. No one will respect domestic partnership like they do marriage. I dreamed of getting married. Like most people it wasn’t about the protections, it was about the symbol. When my partner passed away I realized how different it might have been had we married.”

Shane explained the documentary’s origins.

“I posted a YouTube video,” he said. “I heard from thousands of people who had

went through something similar. I realized how often these things happen.” One of the people he heard from was Linda Bloodworth Thomason.

The finished film received a great deal of attention, ultimately catching the eye of Oprah Winfrey, who aired it on OWN in October 2013. Shane doesn’t know if the Bridegroom family has seen it.

“I was hoping they would participate,” he said. “We reached out to them numerous times, but they didn’t respond. Tom does have relatives who are supportive and encourage me, but they couldn’t participate because of the family.”

Shane, now doing all he can to promote the film, says he’s doing OK. “I’m in a much better place,” he said. “The YouTube video and the film helped me heal.

Knowing how the film is resonating with people makes me feel good and that I’m doing the right thing.”

Amazingly, Shane feels that he might, one day, be able to love again.

“I’m not going to purposely shut myself off,” he said. “I didn’t plan to meet Tom, it just happened. If it happens again it’ll be organically. I just hope that by me sharing

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community announcement Gay Flag Football League Hosts Turnabout Fundraiser SFGFFL

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The South Florida Gay Flag Football League (SFGFFL) is excited to announce a new annual fundraiser to benefit the league and a local charity. The theme for this year’s SFGFFL Turnabout Fundraiser is Nightmare Before Christmas, and the event will take place at Rumors Bar & Grill on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 p.m.

SFGFFL has chosen the Fort Lauderdale based non-profit organization National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment (NVEEE) as the beneficiary for this inaugural event. NVEEE’s mission is to prevent bullying, violence and suicide among youth, families and communities through direct service, mentoring and prevention education.

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Football league players will don opposite personas and perform their best drag number in the spirit of raising money and to put on a hilarious and entertaining show. SFGFFL will be raising money through a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and performer tips.

The evening is sure to feature lots of fun and laughs – not to mention the possibility of some tragic performers. So come out and join us for a good cause, as this may be the only opportunity to see some of your favorite male and female football players in drag.

Contact: Matt Jelinek president@sfgffl.com P.O. Box 70195 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33307-0195 Ph: 608.843.4648

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Broward County Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Nov. 29 at 4 and 8 p.m. at the BB&T Center, One Panther Parkway in Sunrise. THe famed Russian orchestra blends classical with rock to perform the final performance of “The Lost Christmas Eve.” Tickets $46.50 to $85. Visit TheBBTCenter.com.

The Timekeepers

Through Nov. 30 at the Island City Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Drive in Fort Lauderdale. A Jewish clockmaker and a gay man become unlikely friends when they are thrown into the same concentration camp during the Holocaust. Tickets $30. Call 954519-2533 or visit IslandCityStage.org.

Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz

Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place in Miramar. A musical comedy of Dorothy and her journey companions as they head to the Emerald City. Tickets $15. Call 954-602-4500 or visit MiramarCulturalCenter.org.

51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. Men and women have differed since the dawn of time, and this comedy outlines it in ways that will have you rolling in the aisles. Tickets $40. Call 561-243-7922 or visit DelrayArts.org

* Fame

Dec. 6 to 15 at Arts Garage, 180 NE First St. in Delray Beach. At the beginning of the ‘80s, students at the High School for the Performing Arts in New York City finish up their studies in the arts, while also dealing with prejudice, sexuality, drugs, literacy, and more. Tickets $20 to $35. Call 561-450-6357 or visit ArtsGarage.org.

* The Lion in Winter

Dec. 6, 2013 to Jan. 5, 2014 at The Donn & Ann Brown Theatre, 201 Clematis St. in West Palm Beach. Travel back to 1183 in King Henry II’s castle as he celebrates Christmas with his three sons and estranged wife, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, in a night that goes comedically very wrong. Tickets $60. Call 561-5144042 or visit PalmBeachDramaworks.org.

The Game’s Afoot

Dec. 5 to 22 at the Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Drive in Fort Lauderdale. David Sedaris’s hilarious memories of working as a Macy’s elf, showing the other side of Santaland. Tickets $30. Call Smarttix at 212-868-4444 or visit EmpireStage.com.

Through Dec. 8 at the Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. in Lake Worth. A Broadway star in 1936 known for his role as Sherlock Holmes is forced to put his detective chops to use when there’s a murder at his castle during a weekend away with friends.

Tickets $26 to $35. Call 561-586-6410 or visit LakeWorthPlayhouse.org.

* Heaven and Nature Sing

Driving Miss Daisy

The Santaland Diaries

Dec. 13 to 14 and Dec. 20 to 21 at Sunshine Cathedral, 1480 SW Ninth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale.

Enjoy traditional Christmas favorites from the classical era into the 21st century, as sung by the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida. Tickets $35. Visit GMCSF.org.

The Book of Mormon

Through Dec. 22 at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. The acclaimed musical brought to you by the creators of “South Park.” Tickets $52.51 to $182.31. Visit BookofMormonTheMusical. com and Ticketmaster.com.

Palm Beach County Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Nov. 29 to Dec. 8 at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. The Christmas tradition straight out of the Big Apple ushers in the holidays with the iconic dancing troupe, The Rockettes. Tickets $174 to $492. Call 561832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

* A Brass Band Christmas

Dec. 1 at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 717 Prosperty Farms Road in North Palm Beach. Enjoy Christmas tunes as performed by the Orchid City Band in British tradition. Tickets $10 to $20.

Contact David Gibble at 561-247-5078 or info@ orchidcitybrass.org.

* Defending the Caveman

Dec. 6 and 7 at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts,

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Nov. 30 to Dec. 15 at the Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW Ninth St. in Delray Beach. The elderly Miss Daisy wrecks yet another car, and her son hires a driver to take her around town. Set at the beginning of the civil rights movement, the Jewish woman and black driver form a bond they never thought possible. Tickets $30. Call 561-272-1281, ext. 4 or visit DelrayBeachPlayhouse.com.

* Harlem on my Mind

Dec. 9 to 18 at the Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW Ninth St. in Delray Beach. A compilation of show tunes that represent the breakdown of racial barriers in performance art over the years. Tickets $30. Call 561272-1281, ext. 4 or visit DelrayBeachPlayhouse.com.

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* Adam Lambert

Nov. 30 at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. Concert includes a meet and greet with the American Idol star and open bar. Must stay at hotel for rates starting at $299 a night. Visit Fontainebleau.com.

Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. The lesbian comedian will have you in stitches over her political humor. Tickets $35, benefitting the Stonewall National Museum & Archives. Call 954-763-8565.

rapper is joined by Kendrick Lamar on The Yeezus Tour. Tickets $39.50 to $150. Call 305-949-6722 or visit AAArena.com.

Free Friday Concerts

Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. The Mexican Christian singer takes the stage with his powerful lyrics. Tickets $28.75 to $58.75. Call 305-949-6722 or visit AAArena.com.

Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. Enjoy live music from the comfort of your picnic blanket or lawn chair every week, for free! Call 561-243-7922 or visit DelrayArts.org.

Miami-Dade County Kanye West

Nov. 29 at the AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. The controversial and always entertaining

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My First, My Fist, My Bleeding Seeded Spirit

Through Dec. 8 at Artistic Vibes, 12986 SW 89th Ave. in Miami. Three daughters battle with one another as they deal with the mysterious death of their mother in the New Mexico desert. Location has been moved from the Roxy due to technical issues. Tickets $15 to $30. Call 305-4435909 or visit New-Theatre.org.

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* My Name is Asher Lev

Through Dec. 22 at the Biltmore’s GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave. in Coral Gables. Based on the novel by Chaim Potok, the story of a painter trapped between his Hasidic roots and his wishes to further himself in art.

Tickets $52 to $55. Call 305-445-1119 or visit GableStage.org.

The Red Thread

Through Dec. 22 at the Miami Theater Center, 9806 NE Second Ave. in Miami Shores. Inspired by Chinese folktales, a young woman is on a mission to rescue her fathers’ masterpiece. Tickets $25. Call 305-751-9550.

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.

Benetton’s Spring 2014 Preview

Dec. 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Benetton South Beach, 670 Collins Ave. and Seventh Street in Miami Beach. Get a sneak peek at the spring collection of this line during Art Basel. Plus, interactive art, food, and cocktails. RSVP to Karina Atala at karina@taraink.com or call 305-864-3434, ext. 153.

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* Cocktails and Catching Fire

Dec. 2 at The Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St. in Fort Lauderdale. Get in the Hunger Games spirit and pledge tribute in the museum’s very own game of wits and bravery. Celebrate your win with a dinner reception, followed by a screening of “Catching Fire.” Tickets $45 to $70. RSVP to Http://bit. ly/FriendsHungerGames.

* Wilton Manors Holiday Lighting

Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Jaycee Park on Wilton Drive and 21st Court in Wilton Manors. Kick off the holiday season with the lighting of the Wilton Manors Christmas tree, menorah and kinara. Also, enjoy music from local choirs and singers, food, vendors, and more holiday spirit. Call Leisure Services at 954-390-2130.

* Light Up Sistrunk

Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. on Historic Sistrunk Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. After the giant tree lighting ceremony, get photos with Santa and local sports mascots, entertainment, a health fair, snow, and more. Visit FortLauderdale.gov.

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.

GayWrites

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

SunServe Youth Group

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.

Palm Beach County * World AIDS Day

Let’s Be

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Through Dec. 3 at the Compass Community Center, 201 N. Dixie Highway in Lake Worth. See the original AIDS quilt as well as other special events planned every day at the center. Call 561-533-9699 or visit CompassGLCC.com.

* Cultivating Patience, Managing Stress and Finding Meaning in our Daily Lives Dec. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at FAU’s Student Union, 777 Glades Road in Boca Raton campus. Learn to calm your mind for a happier and more peaceful life. Tickets $20. Call 561297-2337 or visit fauf.fau.edu/peaceful.

Biennial Faculty Art Exhibition

Through Dec. 7 at the Schmidt Center Gallery and Sept.

21 to Nov. 9 at the FAU’s Ritter Art Gallery, 777 Glades Road in Boca Raton. More than 30 artists who teach at FAU will exhibit pieces of work. Call 561-297-2661 or visit FAU.edu/Galleries.

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WITVA Showcase

Through Dec. 8 at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts Crest Theatre Galleries, 51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. Art by members of Women in the Visual Arts.

Call 561-243-7922 or DelrayArts.org.

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* Dramalogue: Sally Ann Howes

Dec. 10 at 2 and 7 p.m. at Don & Ann Brown Theatre, 201 Clematis St. in West Palm Beach. A part of an ongoing drama talks series, a chat with Sally Ann Howes, who succeeded Julie Andrews in the role of Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady” and is best known for her role in “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” Tickets $20. Call 561- 514-4042 or visit PalmBeachDramaworks.org

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Miami-Dade County * White Party

Nov. 27 to Dec. 2 throughout Miami. The biggest party of the year, White Party raises money for Care Resource in the fight against AIDS. Nonstop bashes at clubs, pools and other special events that make people flock to the Magic City from around the world. Visit WhiteParty.org.

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* The Art of Fashion Show

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Dec. 1 to 7 at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. An exhibition showcasing where fashion and art are married into exquisite pieces by Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Christian Dior, and other iconic fashion houses. Call 305-949-6722 or visit ArshtCenter.org

* Dinner in Paradise

Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. at Paradise Farms in Homestead.

Enjoy this monthly installment of great food in Miami. December presents bites from Ocean Reef, Taster’s Grill, Cheeca Lodge and Pierre’s. Address to farm will be given upon RSVP. Tickets $165.50. Visit ParadiseFarms.net.

* LGBT Holigay Celebration & Toy Drive

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Dec. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the LGBT Visitor Center, 1130 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach. Have fun while benefiting a great cause, with music, food, drinks and photos with Santa. Admission is an unwrapped toy benefitting the Miami-Beach Police Department Toy Drive. RSVP to GoGayMiami.com, rsvp@gogaymiami. com, or 305-397-8914.

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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

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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-forone 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.

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Eros Lounge

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

Score

The Cottage Fort Dix

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

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.

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.

H.G. Roosters

Twist South Beach

Vita Ultra Lounge Saturdays

Key West

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.

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 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

Club Space

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.

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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.

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

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.

The Bourbon St. Pub

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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PERFECT VACATION RENTALS! Winter rates from $595/week. Award Winning Gay Hotel.Beautiful Studio, 1 & 2 BR Self Catering Apts. with Full Kitchen.Clothing optional heated pool, laundry, private parking. Central to Wilton Manors &Haulover Nude Beach.Incl.Wi-Fi utilities, cable, tel. Gay Owned & Operated. Pets Welcome. Celebrating 16 YearsCall Joe or Jack at (954) 927-0090 or visit www.LibertySuites. com*Four Week+ Relocation Discounts Offered* LOOKING FOR LODGIING NEAR SUNLIFE STADIUM? Completely furnished luxury 1/ BD/1BA Condo. Easy access to public transportation and major express ways.

Shopping and dining are in walking distance.

Gated Community and private parking.

Reasonably priced @$375 a week or $1,500 a month plus $400 processing and move in fees.

Call 305-793-8650.

air conditioning HONEST, RELIABLE AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING SERVICES Gay owned and operated company, Eiland Air, Inc. 24 hour service. Reasonable prices.

Licensed & Insured #CAC1817222 Call Mike 786-247-6022

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HOME AND COMMERCIAL CLEANING Residential and Commercial cleaning.

Experienced with references and provide free estimates. Call (305)-896-7494 or (214)-356-0684

CLEAN IT RIGHT The best cleaning for your buck. 1BD $50, 2BD $60, 3BD $70. Excellent rates & references. 10 years in business. Serving Broward, North Miami Dade & S. Palm Beach.

Call Manny 954-560-4443

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

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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 WANTED!!!Stamp Collections and Accumulations. Pleas call John (954) 467-7128 OR (954)-614-2562.

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COMPLETE COMPUTER REPAIR FREE ESTIMATES - no extra charge for in-home.

FREE Computer tune-up with any service.

Replacement of laptop screen & key board.

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

STATE-OF-THE-ART-DENTISTRY General & Cosmetic Dentistry Sedation Dentistry

SWINGING RICHARDS NOW HIRING Quality Male Dancers & Waiters. Full nudity/upscale club environment with great income potential.

Please text (865)385-9568 or email photos/info to roman@swingingrichards.com

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

employment HANDYMAN NEEDED! Experienced maintenance man wanted for Mobile Home Community with references....Contact 954-522-7478 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 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

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employment wanted 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.

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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!

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NOW HIRING!! H&R Block in Wilton Manors is looking to hire experienced Tax Professionals.

Experience is required as you will be asked to take an assessment. Please send your resume to dustin.jacobs@hrblock.com or kerry.meistermiller@hrblock.com or call (954) 465-8182

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.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT NEEDED Personal Assistant needed to organize and help. Basic computer skills needed good with organization. We are ready to pay $530 per week interested person for more info contact: gghudson010@hotmail.com

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furniture repair AAA FURNITURE HOSPITAL We specialize in gluing and clamping of” broken and loose” tables, chairs and occasional pieces.

Other services include repair of cigarette burns,perfume stains ,dog bites, water damage,recliner and sofa bed repairs. Free estimates 954-493-5221

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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

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, lighthouse 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)226-4660. Right in the heart of Wilton Manors.

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 REIKI MASSAGE BY JONATHAN Relieves stress and all other negative energy. You will feel great!

One visit will convince you. For more information or to schedule and appt. Call Jonathan 954-549-8243

WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY THE PIANO? Learn from an experienced teacher.

All levels and ages welcome. Learn to play classical, popular, jazz, or show tunes. Visit www.edwinchad.com or call (954)826-9555 for more information..

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

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

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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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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 BEAUTIFUL PEKINGESE! Special Pekes, for Special people!! Please call for more information. 954-566-5069

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.

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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

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

licensed massage

Dependable • Reliable Service Delivered with Love and Respect

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

holiday events Holiday Concert Planetarium Composer - Jonn Serrie Dec 15th, Sunday 1pm, Metaphysical Chapel 1480 SW 9th Ave Fort Lauderdale, Register online at www.jsxmas. eventzilla.net

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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

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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

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plumber BUTLER PLUMBING, INC.Residential & Commercial, Licensed & Insured, Palm Beach 561-613-338, Broward 954 -999-3315, Miami-Dade 786-999-2152 24/7 -365 days,info@butler-plumbing.com, www.bultlerplumbing.com“ Just tell your friends the BUTLER did it”

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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

rent/lease ft. lauderdale 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 1BD APARTMENT UPSTAIRS 1142 NE 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale $700/Mo. Yearly Call 954-764-0212 or 954-581-2573 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 1BR/1BA Condo Oakland Park Near Wilton Manors. Pet Friendly. Recently remodeled bathroom. Wood and tile floors. Dixie Hwy. $775/ mo call 305.304.8405

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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

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

FIXER UPPERS! Bargains, lowest prices. These home needs work. Call or go online for a free list with pictures. Free recorded msg.1-800-6795965 1D#1048 Mathew L. Eicholz, P.A. Weichert Realtors,3045 N. Fed Hwy, Ft. Laud 33306

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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

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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

spiritual METAPHYSICAL CHAPEL Metaphysical Chapel of South Florida offers Sunday Divine Services, Healing, Psychic fairs & more. 1480 SW 9th Ave, FtLaud. www.MetaphysicalChapel.com

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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.

NEWLY RENOVATED 2BR APARTMENT Very private location, all stainless appliances ,tile throughout, minutes from beach, small dogs and cats ok, includes gas, water and electric $1300/ mo , first and security, for more info call Sean 954-621-7009

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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

EAST OAKLAND PARK Remodeled 2 BDRM/ 2 BA, super clean, 2nd floor unit in small quaint complex, available ASAP w/ credit/background checks/ assoc. approval. $1150/mo., first, last, security. Call Jeff Sullivan, EWM Realtors, 954383-2117

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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

2BR/2BA MIDDLE RIVER TERRACE Charming 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with Gated Private Back Yard, Front Yard, Tile Floors, Vaulted Ceilings, Washer and Dryer, 2 Private Off Street Parking Spaces and Pet Friendly.

Walking distance to Wilton Drive. Centrally located and convenient to downtown, beach/ shopping. $1200/mo., move in/$2800, By appt only , call Mark, at 954-614-6603 WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN FOR UNDER $1300/MO Free information recording at 1-800-679-5945, ID# 1051 or go online, www.SoFloProp.com TWO STORY VILLA – OAKLAND PARK Use as 2/2 or 3/2, Kitchen, Living Room, TV room, Balcony, Sundeck, over 1500 sq ft, W/D included and pets are ok. 4001 NE 14th Ave $1,800/mo Call 954-485-9440 HOUSE FOR RENT! Beautiful 2200sf, house, Open concept. New kitchen/Laundry/Tile/Central air/heat. Fenced yard, patio, Mango and Avocado trees. By appt. 954-629-2884

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