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EDITOR IN CHIEF’S NOTE HE DIDN'T HAVE TO DIE he assassination of Chris Stevens, our U.S. Ambassador to Libya, and 3 other members of the diplomatic staff was a stark reminder that there are extremists in the Arab world that still hate the United States and want to do us harm. The policy of appeasement in the Middle East led to disastrous results during the Carter administration, and the recent attacks on several of our U.S. embassies in the Arab world showed that we cannot rely on our “friends and allies” to protect us just because we send them billions of dollars in foreign aid. We need to protect ourselves!

We also need to wake up to the fact that showing strength and resolve is a must in that part of the world. Showing weakness and being apologetic will never work because those who wish us harm are our enemies and believe in the destruction of both the United States and Israel.

These enemies will not relent until they achieve their objective or we defeat them. Just like Hitler and other previous nemeses, they are enemies of the United States that cannot be appeased, so it is time that we wake up to this reality.

The death of Ambassador Stevens proves that playing nice sometimes just doesn't work. We also don't have the luxury of disengaging from the Middle East because September 11, 2001 showed that our enemies will reach across the vast oceans of the world to murder thousands of Americans in our own backyard. Imagine a world where Iran has nuclear weapons and is willing to provide materials for a dirty bomb to an Islamic extremist group such as al-Qaeda, so they can attack a major U.S. city with an explosive device that would cause more murder, mayhem, and destruction than 9/11. Anyone who thinks that is an impossibility is not facing reality.

9/11 happened because we did not expect such an attack on U.S. soil. Ambassador Stevens died alone in a dark room because someone in the chain of command did not expect that such an attack on our Libyan consulate could happen on 9/11 2012.

Otherwise, our Ambassador to Libya would have been better protected and his security team better armed to repel such an attack.

As we approach the upcoming presidential election, it is clear that many of the issues our country is facing are very complex and difficult to resolve. Yes, the economy is, arguably, the most important issue. However, we also have to keep in mind that we live in a very unsafe world where our enemies never stop thinking about how to attack us abroad and at home. The people of Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu understand the risk of having a nuclear Iran where Ahmadinejad and the mullas can go from threatening the destruction of Israel to having the real capability to actually use nuclear weapons to destroy Israel and attack the United States.

The history of the world is full of irrational madmen who have used their armies and weapons to attack other nations. Adolf Hitler was appeased and not taken seriously in the beginning. This allowed Hitler and his general staff to develop Germany into a military superpower that conquered most of Europe and developed an alliance with Japan that threatened the existence of the United States.

We live in a dangerous world, and the dangers go beyond a weak economy and too much debt. Our nation must remain strong militarily so we can defend ourselves at home and abroad – but we need to fix our economy and lower our debt so we can continue investing in our security!

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Rafa Carvajal Publisher/Editor in Chief Associate Publisher Jesse Spencer Associate Editor Antwyone Ingram Design & Production Director Jose Gonzalez Senior Writer James Cubby Columnists Alfredo Barrios Alyn Darnay Dane Steele Green Ken Hunt Michael Sasser Kevin Wynn Writers Neil Andrew Frias Staff Photographer Sebastian Barone Photography Official Photography Studio Image1stmiami.com Photographers Henry Perez Juan Saco Mironoff Local Advertising advertising@wireweekly.com National Advertising Rep. Rivendell Media | 212.242.6863 Editorial Submissions editorial@wireweekly.com Contact Information Tel: 305.520.WIRE | Fax: 786.272.0123 Email: info@wireweekly.com 1541 Brickell Avenue, #2004, Miami, FL 33129 Wire Magazine is published, produced, and owned by Wire Media Group L.L.C. All Rights Reserved Distributed in Miami, The Beaches, and Fort Lauderdale Cover Image Credit: The Cast of Rock of Ages. Photo by Scott Suchman

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FLIX

BY ALYN DARNAY

TOP TRAX

BY DJ FR8-O Image Credit: Dave Hill

Directed by: John Hillcoat Cast: Shia LaBeouf Tom Hardy Jason Clarke Guy Pearce Jessica Chastain Mia Wasikowska Dane DeHaan Chris McGarry

his much anticipated film arrives about as half-baked as a roadside peach pie. You have to admire the film's craftsmanship and acting, but it fails to rise above its aimless and overlong length, and ultimately becomes an uneasy mix of backwoods “aw shucks” and Prohibition-era gangster cool. I don’t know why I expected more from the director of 2009’s oppressive, unrelenting, boring, and depressing film The Road.

The same thing that happened there happens here, great performances all around, but lacking as a satisfying tale.

Here’s the storyline: Set in 1931 Depression-era Franklin County, Virginia, the three Bondurant brothers run a bootlegging operation up in the mountains. Crooked Special Deputy Charles Rakes (Pearce) is after a share of the brothers' profits. Compounding the brothers’ problems, the local competition is elbowing in on their activities, they want part of the brothers’ local monopoly. When oldest brother Forrest (Hardy) is wounded, tension with Rakes escalates into all out war. While all this is going on, Jack (LaBeouf), initially the timid younger brother, must prove his worth against gangster Floyd Banner's (Oldman) mob, while attempting to woo the preacher's daughter, Bertha (Mia

Wasikowska). It’s all based on the truelife story of the three brothers, as written by family member Matt Bondurant.

I’m a LaBeouf fan and I like watching what he does on film. Here he gives a mature well-crafted performance that has a steady metered growth throughout the tale, it’s painful to watch, but fun, just like real life. However, it’s actually Tom Hardy playing older brother, Forest, in a role loosely reminiscent of Warren Beatty in Bonnie & Clyde, who comes off as the most interesting character; well meaning and protective, but scary dangerous and completely indestructible. Kudos also go to Jessica Chastain who brings a beautifully strong but vulnerable presence to her role. Unfortunately, Gary Oldman, the best bad guy on film today, is totally underused, and Guy Pearce’s performance is so over the top, he becomes nothing more than cartoon.

The film work is really beautiful here, recreating its rural setting during the days of Prohibition perfectly, but be warned the action comes quick and as compelling as it is, it’s nothing less than gruesome.

More or less I see the film as average, if you like this kind of tale head to the theaters, if not, it’ll be out on disk soon, catch it there.

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TYRONE WELLS ave you ever been watching your favorite show and suddenly, right at the best part, the most amazing song starts to play? Well, chances are you were probably hearing one of many tracks from singer/songwriter Tyrone Wells. Tyrone’s songs have been featured in over a dozen TV shows like Scrubs, Grey’s Anatomy and The Vampire Diaries as well as some major films. With catchy hooks, brilliant story telling and a flair for pulling on heartstrings, it’s no surprise he’s one of the most sought-after voices on television.

It was during one of my guilty pleasures that I got my first earful of Wells. Thanks to my trusty Shazam I was able to track down the song and do some digging.

Turns out the obscure artist has been around for a while, adding eight releases to his resume since he began his solo career in 2000. Things really took off after his second full-length album Remain dropped. “Half of the album was done in London and the other half completed here in the states,” he explains on his website, “I didn’t know what kind of record I was going to make before I got to London, but something just seemed to click while I was there that really defined what I wanted to do.” While working on the breakthrough album, the Spokane, Washington export got to collaborate with some of the biggest names in pop-rock like songwriter/ producer Martin Terefe (Jason Mraz, KT Tunstall), Iain Archer (Snow Patrol co-writ-

er), Tim Myers (formerly of OneRepublic), David Hodges (formerly of Evanescence) and Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon.

The first single, "More," reached #13 on the Triple A radio charts while his second single "Sink or Swim" was featured on Grey's Anatomy that same year.

With his latest full-length album, Where We Meet, Wells keeps the hits coming starting with the upbeat debut single “Freedom”. The album is also a celebration of Wells’ newfound independence from his former record label. “I didn’t feel like they were capitalizing on the momentum that I had.” He admits, “So I wrote this long letter to my manager that I wanted to part ways with the label. The next morning, my manager told me that the label actually just ended the relationship. Talk about serendipity! After that, I didn’t have to worry about anyone else’s timelines and concerns. I could just focus on making a great record.”

Looks like his focus paid off. Where We Meet features a perfect balance of acoustic ballads and pop-rock anthems all smothered in Wells’ signature hooks and relatable themes. “I’m not in music so I can get rich,” he claims. “The aim is to make great music that I can stand by.

I’m doing what I love and if my art resonates with other people, I’m happy. I love it when someone tells me that my music is the soundtrack to their life. I hope I can continue to provide that.”

If you’re a recording artist, musician or producer and would like your work featured in TOP TRAX, hit me up at alfredo@wireweekly.com

DINING

BY RAFA CARVAJAL

SUSHISAMBA'S SCRUMPTIOUS MIAMI SPICE LUNCH Images Credit: Rafa Carvajal

USHISAMBA has delicious food and cocktails, a fun ambiance and a great location on Lincoln Road. It also usually has a scrumptious Miami Spice menu this time of the year for lunch and for dinner.

I was reminded that I should stop by and enjoy SUSHISAMBA's Miami Spice when I had a delectable Nina Fresa cocktail with friends at the Las Vegas Strip SUSHISAMBA in The Shoppes at The Palazzo, during my recent Fashion's Night Out in Sin City.

ATLANTIC SALMON A LA PLANCHA

So on Monday I tasted the SUSHISAMBA Spice lunch menu and enjoyed a delightful meal that I will not soon forget. From the moment Jesse Spencer and I sat down for lunch, our waiter Jaago made us feel right at home.

He was also very helpful in assisting us with our choices for lunch – no easy task given the great selection on their Spice menu. The unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian cuisine that characterizes SUSHISAMBA was well represented in the Spice choices!

SWEET CORN KAKIAGE

SAMBA SUSHI PLATE

MOCHI FILLED WITH ICE CREAM

SUSHISAMBA's lunch menu certainly pays homage to the three distinct cultures that came together in the 20th century when thousands of Japanese immigrants came to South America in search of fertile soil to cultivate coffee plantations and find their fortune. This lead to the emergence of a bustling integration of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cultures and cuisine that flourished in cities such as Lima, Peru and São Paulo, Brazil, and now delights diners around the world – including the recently inaugurated SUSHISAMBA London, located on the 38th and 39th floors of the City’s newest skyscraper, the Heron Tower.

For our 1st course we had a Sweet Corn Kakiage with black truffle alioli, shichimi, and lime, and Feijoada Pastels filled with braised beef shank, chorizo, black bean purée, and pork belly. Both of them were excellent and had wonderful textures and flavors. We followed that with the Atlantic Salmon a la Plancha with wasabi crema, ginger soy, and radish salad – which the chef prepared medium SUSHISAMBA Dromo, 600 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139 7 | wire magazine | issue #38, 2012 | www.wireweekly.com | facebook | twitter

FEIJOADA PASTELS to perfection – and a Samba Sushi Plate: a sushi assortment and ezo roll with soymarinated salmon, asparagus, sesame, tempura flake, and wasabi mayo. I also loved the sushi! Then for our dessert we both settled on the Mochi – four yummy, soft Japanese rice cakes, each filled with a delectable ice cream flavor. We also absolutely loved SUSHISAMBA's refreshing ice tea with a little mint!

Make sure you take advantage of Miami Spice through the end of September and stop by SUSHISAMBA for lunch or dinner.

BY RAFA CARVAJAL

"Work hard, but never stop having fun. Most importantly, don't ever stop believing in yourself."

- Dominique Scott aka Drew Images Credit: Scott Suchman

eason is back! It's hard to believe that this year's Broadway Across America season is right around the corner. Rock of Ages will make its Miami premiere October 9 – 14 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. You may have seen Tom Cruise play aspiring rocker Drew Boley in the movie version of Rock of Ages, but there is nothing like seeing it live on stage as a Broadway production. I saw Rock of Ages last year at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and can't wait to see it again in Miami at the Arsht Center. I love this show for its energy, uplifting story, and fantastic rock music.

were banging out some of the most timeless records in history and performing in legendary rock clubs.

You may remember that the area of Downtown Miami, home to The Vagabond was transformed into Sunset Boulevard circa 1987 for the film adaption of this Broadway hit starring Tom Cruise, Russell Brand, and Catherine ZetaJones. Rock of Ages the musical will deliver a large heap of rock ballads as the Adrienne Arsht Center brings you a fabulous production directed by Tony Award nominee Kristin Hanggi (Bare, Pussycat Dolls on the Sunset Strip) and choreographed by Kelly Devine (Jersey Boys – AssociRock of Ages will take you on a stroll down memory lane, ate Choreographer). You will love this high-energy musical when glam, hair, and heavy metal dominated the infa- featuring 28 rock classics such as “I Want to Know What mous Los Angeles Sunset Strip’s music scene. Big hair, big Love Is,” “Renegade,” “We Run This City” and “Wanted dreams, and even bigger music reigned supreme at a time Dead or Alive.” when groups such as Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Motley Crue, Guns The lead role of Drew in the Rock of Ages Broadway proN’ Roses, Poison, and Whitesnake were making their de- duction coming to Miami is played by Miami hometown but and causing the masses to “headbang” in harmony, boy Dominique Scott, so I HAD to interview Dom for this while a new music culture vigorously manifested itself and story. delivered some of the most notorious fashions and rock tunes of all time.

How did your education at the New World School of the Arts in Miami prepare you for your Rock of Ages is an arena-rock love story of a small-town role as Drew in Rock of Ages? girl meeting and falling in love with a big-city dreamer to '80s rock classics such as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Can’t Oh Boy! New World School of the Arts was one of the Fight the Feeling,” and “The Final Countdown.” The show greatest times of my life. It was such a loving, open-minded is set in a time when iconic rockers and glam metal bands place with a smorgasbord of personalities and really inter-

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START THIS YEAR'S BROADWAY SEASON BY ROCKING THE AGES

esting people. I made some of my best lifelong friends there while learning a lot, training a lot, and playing a lot. Because I was getting to work on my craft every day I picked up a bunch of techniques and ways of looking at things that I still use to this day. My high school years are probably when I grew the most as an artist and as a person, and NWSA had a huge hand in that. It wasn't perfect, but I look back at that time period with nothing but the most loving, fondest regards.

Why did you decide to train with the world’s largest children circus at French Woods Festival when you were growing up?

Why wouldn't I have? Dangling upside down from a rope while holding a girl 20 feet in midair? Doesn't every young boy want to do that?

Who is your greatest inspiration and why?

A lot of people inspire me… huge icons like Will Rogers and Michael Jackson, role models of mine like David Phelps and Drew Sarich, great teachers I've had in my life, and friends of mine who do great things; but probably my biggest inspiration are my parents. As corny as that sounds, they're such hard working, good, loving people, and I owe every bit of my life to them – literally.

inique Drew (Dom

Scott)

How does it feel for a Miami boy to return to his hometown as the lead role in a major Broadway show and perform at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts?

Can't wait. If I know anything about Miami, it's that it knows how to party – some of the loudest, craziest people on the planet. We're gonna make some noise at that Arsht Center. Just wait!

How do you relate to Drew? How are you different?

hannon Sherrie (S

Mullen)

I’m very similar to Drew in a lot of ways. He's a 23 year old trying to be a rockstar. Ummm... I was in New York just a couple months ago busing tables with big hopes and dreams just like Drew, and just like Drew, things are coming together for me. Unlike me though, Drew is very hesitant and lacks the confidence to pursue his dreams or even talk to women. He LOVES girls, but lacks the social savoir-faire to handle himself in romantic situations – big words for a rock guy, huh? The hesitancy trait he's got going is A TON of fun to play. He's just always kinda bumbling around, tripping over shit, saying the wrong things. By the end of the show though, in order to get the girl, Drew grows to be the confident quintessential rock star that we fall in love with.

The Company Of Rock Of Ages

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START THIS YEAR'S BROADWAY SEASON BY ROCKING THE AGES Drew And Lonny (Dominique Scott And Justin Colombo)

"I’m very similar to Drew in a lot of ways. He's a 23 year old trying to be a rockstar."

- Dominique Scott aka Drew

How does the Broadway show compare to the film? Is the movie helping draw attendance to the shows?

It doesn't. They're both really different things. Although they share a similar plot, characters, and songs, just about EVERYTHING else is different. They're incomparably different experiences. Like the difference between seeing Bon Jovi in concert live and seeing a documentary about Bon Jovi. They’re both great, but totally different. Is the movie helping draw attendance? Not sure. I'll ask around.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Alive. I haven't really thought much past that…

What do you enjoy the most about performing in a Broadway show?

Getting to do what I do best every night – entertain. For thousands of people across the country, and I get paid!

Be smart - be your #1 critic, but also your #1 fan. Set goals, take risks. Work hard, but never stop having fun. Most importantly, don't ever stop believing in yourself.

Anything else you would like to share with Wire Magazine’s readers about yourself or the show?

Yes. About ME: Go to Domscott.com! Friend me on Facebook! Follow me on Twitter! I just released the BEST album EVER (it's called Carousel, with my band Domin8trx) and we're always giving out free things on the website, so stay in touch! I've got some cool projects coming. About THE SHOW: I would like to address Miami directly for this one: “Dear Miami, I have been across the country for the past year and have met many different audiences. I know you will be the LOUDEST, CRAZIEST ONE. This is not Sound of Music.

I've got the mic, you've got the numbers. Bring it! Love, Dom.” Antwyone Ingram contributed to this story.

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Drew And The Cast Of Rock Of Ages (Dominique Scott And Cast)

What advice would you give to any young aspiring performing artist interested in pursuing a career on Broadway?

ON THE GO TRAVEL: BELGIUM

AQUA AFFAIR

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23 YEARS AND COUNTING…

BY DANE STEELE GREEN

Image Credit: © © Katseyephoto | Stock Free Images & Dreamstime Stock Photos

all tends to put a bit of a damper on gay events around the world; it isn’t until Halloween (in the USA) and snow (anywhere with a mountain) swing through that things begin to pick up again.

Unless you’re a Belgian, in which case it’s a matter of national pride to keep the party going 24/7/365.

It’s called “La Demence,” and if there is anything in the world such as circuit party tradition, this is it. Actually a regularly occurring bash whose bass notes habitually shake the city of Brussels to its knees (and a few Brusselaars to their knees, but that’s the height they want to be at), La Demence usually takes place on a Friday or the day before a bank holiday.

This year, however, is the 23rd anniversary of the event, and officials decided to make the one on September 28th a party for the ages, and Brussels is hard to beat as the perfect location, and this is aside from the fact Belgians are almost always horny (they gotta sleep at one point). Close proximity to France, the UK, Germany, Luxemburg, and the Netherlands makes La Demence one of the most multilingual (pun intended) parties in Europe, and Brussels’ status as an international city — it’s not only the capital of Belgium, but the capital of the European Union — means that from far afield come the leather boys, fashion victims, muscle queens, drags queens, cubs, and daddies of the Mediterranean and the Americas to add their two cents, or whatever, as well.

Oh, and there is no dress code.

Which is a good thing to know. Circuit boys will instantly know the venue: Three rooms jam-packed with techno and house, Fuse (capacity: around 2000) is one of the best-known clubs in the country and Europe beyond. Fourteen DJs are on deck representing Belgium, the Netherlands, Romania, France, Germany, the UK, Spain, and Italy – will be blasting out the latest tracks, but don’t think that it’s just for the music the boys come flying in. Several smaller rooms allow for a more, um, “intimate” physical activity that may not necessarily be so directly attained in a straightforward dance space.

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erving as a funding catalyst for lesbian, bisexual and transgender wellness and equality, the Aqua Foundation for Women goes above and beyond to ensure their message of “Leading, Building, and Transforming,” is thoroughly executed to further support the young women who just may be the leaders of tomorrow. Utilizing grants, scholarships, and mentors, while identifying the community’s needs, building strategic alliances, and fostering philanthropy, the Aqua Foundation for Women is “dedicated to building tomorrow’s leaders.” Wire Magazine recently spoke with Robin Schwartz, Executive Director of AFW to gather further insight about the mission of the foundation, as well as exciting details about the upcoming Aqua Affair on September 29.

As Executive Director of The Aqua Foundation for Women, why do you feel it is important to support the wellness and equality of South Florida’s LBT community?

BY ANTWYONE INGRAM

Aqua will be announcing our 15 scholars for 2012 and also a few new scholarships we will offer in 2013. We are extremely excited to share with the community how with their support Aqua Foundation for Women is growing and Leading, Building and Transforming South Florida more than ever!

Aside from serving as a funding catalyst for the LBT community, what other services does the Aqua Foundation for Women offer?

In addition to providing scholarships, mentors and grants, Aqua hosts a conference for the Transgender community and a LGBT family BBQ. We also send out a weekly calendar with announcements from various local non-profits so LBT women can know about services provided and opportunities to volunteer.

Our website has a resource page so with a click women can learn about other organizations which may be of interest or need. We continue to be out and about talking to women of all backgrounds to understand what are the needs so that we can take the lead to fill those needs.

Because there is no other organization like Aqua that understands the unique needs of LBT women in South Florida as we do.

AFW is also “dedicated to building tomorrow's leaders.” How The Aqua Affair is one of AFW’s does your foundation give young most anticipated events each women the guidance they need to year. For patrons who have never encourage professional developattended, what can be expected ment? at the Affair?

It is very important that we have future Aqua Affair is a sophisticated cocktail leaders of the LBT and greater commuparty at a glamorous location; this year nity. Our scholarship program supports at the sultry Red Room in The Shore Club. them financially; our mentor program ofGuests can sip delicious drinks donated fers guidance. We are currently developby Bacardi and eat scrumptious bites do- ing a leadership program in which all the nated by The Shore Club while enjoying AFW scholars will participate. Its goal is sexy sounds by DJ Pride. They will also to teach skills they can use in both their be able to bid on awesome items such as professional lives and in public service. an Olivia cruise, hotel stays, restaurants, Also, volunteering for AFW events gives Heat tickets, a Mercedes watch and more LBT women the experience of being part at our silent auction. of a team and often how to lead a team.

AQUA Saturday, September 29 ∙ 7 – 10 p.m.

AFFAIR The Red Room in the Shore Club ∙ 1901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

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LOOKING GOOD

BY ANTWYONE INGRAM Image Credit: © Mikeexpert | Stock Free Images & Dreamstime Stock Photos

KEN'S QUICK TIPS

BY KEN HUNT

10 TIPS TO FALL INTO FITNESS - PART 2 ast week I brought you part one of my 10 workout and nutrition guidelines to ensure you fall into fitness and reach your goals. Here is part two.

5) FOCUS ON WHAT YOU SHOULD BE EATING INSTEAD OF WHAT YOU SHOULDN'T Ensure you consume five vegetable and three fruit servings every day. Fruits and vegetables are high in nutrients and water content and low in fat and calories. It's much more difficult to overeat when your diet consists largely of fruits and vegetables. If you fill up on your fruits and veggies, you're going to have less room for nutrient-poor foods.

6) SET REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS Practice the 80:20 rule. You can't expect to be perfect for the rest of your life, and setting these types of high expectations will set you up for failure and feelings of inadequacy. Instead of saying, "I'm never going to eat pizza again," decide that you'll eat it only once per week. Instead of determining that you're going to eat perfectly seven days a week, decide that you'll eat in a healthy way five days a week and then allow for a few indulgences on the other two days. This is much more realistic and is something that you can adhere to for the rest of your life.

7) LIMIT YOUR ALCOHOL INTAKE Alcohol poses a number of problems. It is high in calories and lacking nutrient value. Some researchers have also suggested that because alcohol is metabolized in the body first, any food consumed in combination with the alcohol will be more easily converted to fat. Alcohol also reduces your inhibitions, so you may be more inclined to indulge or make poor choices because you aren't able to think clearly or examine the long-term consequences. Instead of drinking every night with dinner, consider limiting it to a few times per week.

8) INCREASE YOUR DAILY ACTIVITY Try to think of ways that you can be more active throughout your day without having to actually exercise. The calories expended from walking a few extra blocks, taking the stairs, or performing errands the old-fashioned way really add up! If we could learn to just be more active throughout the day, we wouldn't have to spend hours in the gym.

9) TRY NOT TO EAT LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD PAST 8 P.M. Eating late at night often goes hand-in-hand with high-fat snacks and overeating. Secondly, it never feels good to go to bed on a full stomach.

10) KEEP AN ACTIVITY AND FOOD LOG Record your daily exercise and what and how much you eat. Some researchers have found that just the act of recording the foods you eat results in better choices and a healthier diet.

Also by writing everything down, you may also start to notice patterns. You can then take appropriate action. It's also a good idea to set daily goals to break the long-term ultimate goal into smaller chunks and to keep your goals in the forefront of your thoughts. Be sure that your goals are behavioral in nature (good examples: drink eight glasses of water, exercise for 30 minutes) instead of body-focused (poor examples: lose one pound, lose 10 inches).

Stay in shape in a fitness class!

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SECOND ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM ON AGING tant to educate people about this growing segment of the LGBT community?

So many of us are in denial about growing older. In addition, this is the first postAIDS generation (especially the men’s population) and in most areas around the USA we have out-grown the traditional “gay-ghetto” living situation. The LGBT community is much more integrated into the larger American population and nowhere is that more evident than in Miami-Dade County. Many of us may not have family or a loving partner who Does the Symposium cater to the will be there to take care of us as we enBaby Boomers age group or are ter those “Golden Years.” The thought of the workshops created to edu- facing our 70s alone is a real possibility cate everyone? and we must be prepared.

The Symposium is structured to address a varied number of topics. Though the What do you feel are the most demographic is obviously geared more important topics that will be distowards the over 45-years-old crowd, cussed in this year’s Symposium? every age bracket will find information All topics that will be presented have that will be useful to them. Almost all of their own merit. The all day Symposium us have a parent who is still living and will have both a professional and a conmuch of what will be discussed will have sumer track featuring a broad variety of direct applicability to how we might topics that will include Senior Exploitamake arrangements/care for an elderly tion, Financial Planning for the Future, loved one. The sheer volume of infor- Aging in Place, Sexuality, Domestic mation available on so many topics has Violence, Current Research from UM caused a paralysis in the decision mak- Dept on Aging, SAGE in Dade County ing process. From insurance programs to and many others. An additional incenassisted living alternatives to estate plan- tive this year is that Continuing Educaning consequences, we have experts tion Units (CEUs) have been approved available on Saturday to help guide you by the Florida Board of Clinical Social through the complex process of under- Work, Marriage and Family Therapy standing how to address your and/or a and Mental Health Counseling and by loved one’s specific situation. the Statewide Public Guardianship Office, a department of the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs. A maximum of 5 CEUs will be available per person Why do you feel it is so impor- per discipline.

The LGBT Community often forgets that issues within the community affect more than one demographic.

Issues surrounding aging are often overlooked because people would rather not deal with them until it is time to face the music. Steve Adkins (President & CEO) and Jorge Richa (Marketing & Programming Director) of the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce talked to Wire Magazine about the upcoming Second Annual Symposium on Aging and the topics it will include.

THE 2ND ANNUAL

“LGBT Symposium on Aging” is open to the public. Registration is $35 for members of the MDGLCC and $55 for non-members of the MDGLCC. Includes access to workshops, CEUs, lunch, refreshments, engagement with booths / vendors, and drawing of fabulous prizes (i.e. restaurant gift certificates, concert tickets, bowling party, and other great items!).

RSVP is required. For complete details visit www.gaybizmiami.com (“2012 Symposium” tab), call 305-673-4440 or email jorge@gaybizmiami.com

invites you to

16th

Annual Miami Recognition Dinner

OCTOBER 6, 2012

6:30 PM FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH •

RECOGNIZING ELIZABETH F. SCHWARTZ AND MATT FOREMAN

Presented by

Proud Media Sponsor

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NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 20 MOVA: S&M Thursday, Social Media Maverns. $6 Finlandia cocktails all $4 Miller Lites all night long. 1625 Michigan Ave.

SCORE: Pop Fever Thursdays featuring DJs Daisy D & AJ Reddy. L O O P E R movie release party. No cover! $6 Long Island Ice Teas. 727 Lincoln Road.

TWIST: Seven different bars, DJ Mika, stiff drinks, and beautiful dancers. DJ Adora hosts Sabroso in Bar 5! 2-4-1 special on everything till 2 a.m. “Never a cover...

Always a groove.”1057 Washington Ave.

PALACE: Stiletto Nights with fierce drag FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21 shows by host Missy Meiyakie and special diva cast members. Show at 6 p.m.

Weekly drink specials all night. 1200 MOVA: Edison Farrow’s HYPE Fridays.

Hosted by Pussila with beats by DJ Bryan Ocean Drive.

Zero. $7 Finlandia drink specials all night. SCORE: Karaoke night! Doors open at 9 No cover. “Where the men go out in South p.m. Upstairs, HIP SUNDAYS, in associaBeach on Friday nights!” tion with Club Boi 2.0, featuring hip-hop, house, and R&B beats by DJs Gavin T & PALACE: Drag Madness with fierce shows Diaz from 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. by some of South Beach’s most spectacular drag performers! Hosted by TP Lords. TWIST: Steamy Sundays in the Garden Show starts at 6 p.m.

Bar featuring Pussila’s underwear contest; the winner gets $100. Shirtless guests reSCORE: Filthy Gorgeous Fridays cel- ceive a free cocktail! “Never a cover...Alebrates the release of P!NK’s The Truth ways a groove.”

About Love, with sounds by international DJ Willy G and a special performance by MONDAY SEPTEMBER 24 Erika Norell.

KILL YOUR IDOL: Dustin Reffca presents TWIST: Free Happy Hour BBQ at 6 p.m. Glitter Box Mondays - South Beach’s hotBeats by DJ Paulie. Enjoy seven different test Monday night party with sparkling bars, stiff drinks, & beautiful dancers. guest appearances, DJs Smeejay, FR8-O & “Never a cover... Always a groove.”

Maximus 3000. $1 PBR, Beer, $2 Jell-O shots & $4 vodka all night! 222 Española SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 Way. DISCOTEKKA: Blast Off! Vision of a DISCOTEKKA: Blast Off! Vision of a MOVA: Weekly SHOUT karaoke party New Galaxy, Galaxy,celebrating celebratingthe thebirthday birthdayof New of Vegas DJ/Producer Billy with DJ Miik, choose from 250,000 songs.

Vegas DionDion with with DJ/Producer Billy Lace!

Lace!

Doors open at 11 p.m.

950 NE Half-priced drinks and $5 glasses of wine Doors open at 11 p.m. 950 NE 2nd Ave. 2nd Ave. all night long.

MOVA: Happy Hour 3 - 9 p.m., followed

by FLASH Saturdays with the hottest mu- PALACE: Palace Drag Race hosted by the sic videos and visual entertainment by VJ audacious Missy Meyakie LePaige starting Chris Racine and VJ Barry Browder till 3 at 7 p.m. with appearances by RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 contestant, Latrice a.m. $9 Grey Goose cocktails all night.

Royale!! Divas in drag receive $4 Absolut PALACE: “Drags Gone Wild” Hosted by cocktails all night long!

Tiffany Fantasia and cast starting at 6 p.m.

Sounds by DJ Hans starting at 4 p.m.

SCORE: Happy Hour with all drinks half price, followed by Video Freak where you SCORE: BIGGER Saturdays presents Boy can request your favorite music videos and Toy featuring international DJ/Producer enjoy $5 vodka cocktails, $7 martinis and Isaac Escalante, with opening set by DJ Jalil Z. Celebrating the birthday of Ryan $3 beers. No cover.

Work. Hosted by Damien Crosse and Alex Prieto. Free drink with paid admission until 1 a.m.

TWIST: Pop Mondays with Nathan in the video bar and Latin Talent with Arrasando.

Hosted by Marco Perez and VJ Nicolas TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 with Tommy Torres in Bar Five. Sounds by DJ Aulden and the locals from 1 - 9 p.m. on every- Brown! thing. MUSCLE BOY Saturdays. Incredible beats by DJ Mika.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 25

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23

MOVA: S.I.N. Tuesdays. Service Industry Night. $7 Stoli cocktails, $50 Finlandia and $100 Stoli bottle specials.

MOVA: Sucia Sundays with DJ AJ Reddy and sexy go-go dancers. Open bar from 9 - 10 p.m. $3 Threesome Shots, $4 Miller PALACE: “Dine with the Stars” hosted by Lites, $5 Red Headed Slut Shots and Her- Daisy Deadpetals starting at 7 p.m. featuring a full roster of impersonators and radura, and $6 Finlandia. No cover. show-stopping performances. Special PALACE: South Beach’s most legendary guest hosts and performances every week, drag brunch. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. with two with dinner specials starting at $19.95. seatings: 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Hosted

by Noel Leon. Afterwards, check out Sun- SCORE: Planeta Macho, the hottest Latin day T Dance and Divas on the Dance Floor Party in Miami Beach, featuring Latin beats by award-winning DJ George Ferrero. with DJ Cindel starting at 4 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 20 - 26 TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 1 - 9 p.m. on everything. TWIST presents Keeping It Real Fun with beats by DJ Sushiman. Get ready for ridiculous beats and $5 Jumbo Blue Long Island Iced Teas all night long.

“Never a cover. Always a groove.”

casing 24 artists and artist teams. Thurs – Sun thru November 4.

MIAMI ART MUSUEM: Rashid Johnson: Message to Our Folks, is the first solo exhibition from the NY-based artist. His broad selection of work, including sculptures, WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 26 paintings, and videos force viewers to confront the truth and fictions about racial MOVA: Weekly College Night Wednes- identity. days, hosted by the Penny Back Boyz. DJ Daisy D will be working the turntables, $5 FROST ART MUSEUM: Second Annual Finlandia cocktails and five Miller Lites for Museum Studies Exhibit: Jamaican Intuitive Art showcasing paintings and sculptures only $15 all night long. of Jamaican art by self-trained and nonPALACE: Join the one and only Poizon academically trained artists thru SeptemIvy and Noel Leon as they host Burlesque ber 21.

Wednesdays, a sultry, sexy and seductive "feast for your eyes." Show starts at 7 p.m. THIS AND THAT: Unconventional Selections From the Permanent Collection: TakSCORE: Martini Madness Night. A half- ing unconventional art to a new level in an attempt to challenge visitors’ perceptions price Happy Hour runs till 9 p.m. of art and beauty. At the Frost Art Museum TWIST: Fresh with TP Lords, Karaoke with until October 26.

Sean Brady and fab beats by DJ J Felix.

ARTS, CULTURE & FILM

DINING

MIAMI SPICE: Get a taste of Miami with prix fixe three-course meals in some of the best restaurants in town. Choose from WEAM: The Magic of Marilyn, a show- "luxury dining" ($22 for lunch & $39 for case of 27 rare Marilyn Monroe photos dinner) or "fine dining" ($19 for lunch &

by Bruno Bernard at the World Erotic Art $33 for dinner). For more info check out Museum thru Sunday, November 30. www.ilovemiamispice.com.

BASS MUSEUM OF ART: Unnatural, a group show focused on the conflict between the natural and unnatural in society, science, and other aspects of life. Show-

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DAILY GRIND

BY MICHAEL W. SASSER Image Credit: © Sandy_maya | Stock Free Images & Dreamstime Stock Photos

BREAD, WATER & BOOBS

MUSCLE BOY Saturdays @ TWIST

photos by Sebastian Barone Photography t was a slate of high-profile white-collar criminal convictions years ago that brought the “plight” of contemporary prisoners to the attention of much of the nation.

That said, I don’t think it’s draconian to draw the line at gender reassignment.

Of course the issue is timely because U.S. District Court Chief Judge Mark L. Wolf granted the sex-change operation for Mi“Plight” as in comfortable digs, semi- chelle Kosilek. The wacky judge declared private kitchens and invitations to report that Massachusetts taxpayers must pay for incarceration with tennis racquet in for the convicted murderer’s sex change hand, for federal prisons. Less glamor- because it is the only way to bring psyous state pens still saw room, board and chic peace to poor Michelle, who was healthcare necessities eventually expandstill a man when he slaughtered his (feed to include free college education, male) wife in 1990. cable television, public-funded courtroom adventurism, etc. Sure, prison can be hell. So is Detroit. But it seemed to many I’m betting Judge Wolf is feeling really people that the incarcerated enjoyed a good about himself today and is basking better lifestyle and had more guaranteed in the accolades of many activists. I imagine he will be given a humanitarian of the rights than residents of Detroit. year award soon.

Is it any wonder the U.S. has the highest incarceration rate in the world, I’ve Screw the murderer’s victim. Screw the heard said many times? Hey, American taxpayers. What matters most is a judge criminals have a higher standard of living wins accolades from activists who care than the average citizen of the average more for their agenda than they do for nation on earth, they add. murder victims and over-burdened taxpayers.

Personally I’ve had mixed feelings on prison largesse. I believe there are too Advocates believe only gender assignmany people in prisons, and I believe ment can resolve serious gender identity that many of those people do not threaten disorders and I can buy that. But I don’t society. I believe race, class and politi- think of those disorders being comparacal expediency affect sentencing. How- ble to cancer or addiction – two issues ever, I also know savvy prisoners can that certainly should be addressed. It simplay the system like a sugar daddy and ply doesn’t seem to meet the standard of walk away with plenty of new benefits necessity that should be applied when it in hand. Like many, that irritates me. But those who are too harshly critical run the comes to extravagant spending of public risk of forgetting just what the State does money. to a person when it strips him of his liberty. Hey, prison food could be whipped up by Bobby Flay, but it loses luster when one has no choice. I figure the loss of freedom balances with prisoner entitlements like education. Plus, figure one in a hundred actually becomes a productive member of society some day, so why not?

I realize that some may feel otherwise. I am betting those who do don’t struggle to make ends meet. I recall my favorite truism: Compassion is not a willingness to spend other people’s money. No matter how many awards one can receive for doing just that.

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Guests enjoyed a fabulous night at TWIST with delicious beats and a crowd that was sure to please. Seven different bars, stiff drinks, beautiful dancers, and, of course, the only place where there’s “Never a cover...Always a groove.”

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