A friend of mine sent me a video of one of his friends (who is mighty adorable) named Dustin DuBois, who is competing in American Eagle’s AE BestShot Contest. Contestants compete each week to be a top ten finalist for the final prize which is a $3,000 and a chance to be featured in a campaign.
If anyone deserves this grand prize it’s DuBois who would use the money for a hearing aid that he desperately needs. With the prize money, he would be able to afford a piece of technology that would hopefully save his hearing. This is a really great way to help a young guy who really just need your help. He isn’t asking you for money, he isn’t asking you for donations, he’s asking for your HELP.
Click here to vote and if you’re a completely heartless person and need more convincing, check out his video below…
The Wilton Manors mayor and City Commission spoke out Thursday against a proposed boycott of city businesses over a coming speech to a local business group by Congressman Allen West, R-Plantation.
The city leaders issued a statement late in the afternoon after a day of controversy in the community over the planned Aug. 8 West appearance at the Wilton Manors Business Association.
“Calling for an economic boycott of our business community because you do not happen to agree with … [the] invitation to Congressman West is not only counterproductive, but is irresponsible,” Mayor Gary Resnick said in the statement.
Wilton Manors has a large gay and lesbian population. West opposes many issues important to gay activists, such as gay marriage and the end of the don’t ask, don’t tell ban on gays serving openly in the military.
Michael Rajner, legislative director for the Florida Gay, Lesbian, Bixexual, Transgender Democratic Caucus on Wednesday called for the business association to withdraw the speaking invitation to West. Failure to do so would result in a boycott of business association members by the gay community, Rajner said.
As a member of the GLBT Democratic Caucus, Resnick said “I was taken aback that such action would even be suggested.”
The Wilton Manors statement, issued by City Manager Joseph Gallegos, said the mayor and city commission “would like to make clear that while they do not support Congressman West’s positions on equality for the GLBT community, the city is against the threatened action to call for a boycott of local businesses.”
A boycott “makes no sense,” the statement said, especially since many of Wilton Manors businesses have gay owners and gay employees.
Located just minutes away from gay Wilton Manors’Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa is Bona Cafe Italian Restaurant. I recently visited Bona Cafe for lunch and I have to say, I wasn’t all that impressed.
I ordered the house salad with house dressing and bowl of minestrone soup. This restaurant prides themselves on their homemade cooking so I was super excited to try everything out. I will tell you, I didn’t want to eat too heavy since it was lunch but they have all of your basic Italian dishes and many dishes that would suit the dietary needs of a vegetarian (myself included).
The salad was JUST okay. It had iceberg lettuce, a few tomato slices, onion and one cucumber slice (yes I said one). The soup was mediocre at best. It came out kind of warm, even though the bowl was super hot and it was steaming. Lesson here: Stop microwaving your soup.
With a diet coke my bill came to $12.35. Overall, I wouldn’t rush back to eat here again. If a friend of mine suggested we eat here I wouldn’t put up a fight, but it definitely wouldn’t be my first choice. I think for a day where you’re looking to have a quality lunch of soup and a salad you’re better off going to Humpy’s Pizza down the road and trying some of their homemade gaspacho. MMMMmmmmmmm.
I don’t know if you all experience the same thing I do, but I am seriously part of the bad back brigade. Way back in the day, when I was in college the dorm bed mattresses were about as thick as a sheet of cardboard. You can only imagine the issues I’m dealing with now. Sometimes I’m just standing there and all of the sudden for no reason at all my back cracks in places that I’m not even sure are supposed to crack. Hot…I know.
Dr. David A. Hugar, a chiropractic physician, is opening his super new, fancy schmancy private practice on Dixie Highway in Oakland Park in gay Fort Lauderdale.
As a special promotion, Dr. Hugar is offering a New Patient Introductory Visit for $50 ($185 value). This includes a consultation, examination, and an initial chiropractic treatment. MMmmmmm
All you have to do is print out THIS post and bring it in with you, or tell them we sent you. This offer is valid through September 30, 2011.
DETAILS:
North Ridge Chiropractic: 4711-A N. Dixie Hwy. Oakland Park, Florida 33334 or call 954-491-8127.
With gay marriage being in the forefront of news these days I knew it was only a matter of time before it hit close to home here in gay Fort Lauderdale. Former head of SunServ in South Florida, Andrew Zalman, and his now husband, Ray, became one of the first couples to wed in New York state (according to sources).
Also on this list of New York newlyweds is 76-year-old Phyllis and 84-year-old Connie who have been together for 23 years. They’re absolutely adorable.
And did any of you see what they did for the gay marriages in Niagara Falls? Absolutely gorgeous. It’s news like this that makes Monday mornings worth it, not the unfortunate predictable death of a mega pop star.
An organization that is near and dear to the hearts of The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa is Abandoned Pet Rescue, Inc. This non- profit organization’s sole mission is to take abandoned pets off the streets of South Florida, give them veterinary care and place them in permanent, loving homes.
As one of the few “no kill” shelters in Broward County, Abandoned Pet Rescue is partnering with gay Fort Lauderdale’s own Allied Kitchen & Bath to host “Rescue & Rejoice.” The event will take place on Tuesday, September 13 from 6-8 pm in an effort to raise funds for Abanadoned Pet Rescue.
The rescue organization is funded only by the donations it receives. All contributions ARE tax deductible and all of the proceeds will go toward the shelter. Suggested donations include gift certificates or other merchandise that has value in an auction environment.
For more information on the event, click here. Or, if your donation is something that needs to be picked up, please call Geri at 954-581-6423 or email at apr954@aol.com
This is a really great event for a really great organization and, on behalf of everyone at The Cabanas, we hope to see you all there!
Check out this incredible clip of a guy named Mike Tompkins who beat boxes his way through Adele’s hit sing, “Rolling In The Deep.”
He recreates this song, and many others, using only his voice. Yes, that’s right…There are NO instruments involved. This is truly amazing to watch. Mike breaks it down at the end of the video so be sure to watch the entire thing! And don’t forget to share it on your page!
If anyone knows this it should be ya’ll out there in gay Fort Lauderdale. Apparently members of the LGBT community and republicans both LOVE them some Subway. That’s right gents…eat fresh.
YouGov BrandIndex ranks the brands with the best buzz by political party and LGBT status and Subway appeared as the number 5 brand among those of the republican party and number 7 among members of the LGBT community.
Has anybody else noticed the over abundance of Subway locations in the Fort Lauderdale area? As a matter of fact, there is a Subway located almost across the street from The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa. I don’t know about you, but this is more of a reason to book that summer getaway!
To book your vacation click here or call 866-564-7764 for more details!
Eagle’s AE BestShot Contest. Contestants compete each week to be a top ten finalist for the final prize which is a $3,000 and a chance to be featured in a campaign.
