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BY LEE STEPHENS illage Mayor Cindy Lerner has accepted the South Florida Living Green Fair’s Mayors Challenge and is asking for help from Pinecrest residents to support water conservation. “This challenge reflects Pinecrest’s commitment to ‘Go Green,’” said Mayor Lerner. The challenge takes only a few minutes online and simply requires the participant to review easy and helpful tips for preserving precious water resources. Interested residents can access the challenge at <www.pinecrest-fl.gov> and click on “Take the Living Green Fair’s Mayors Challenge.” Participants receive a free family pass to the South Florida Living Green Fair and the Village of Pinecrest could win the opportunity to display an original 45-foot mural by marine artist and conservationist Wyland. The fair will be held Nov. 14-15 at the John U. Lloyd State Park in Dania MAYOR LERNER Beach. “All Pinecrest residents are encouraged to take the challenge!” said Mayor Lerner.
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BY MISTY BUCK n Sunday, Oct. 25, Girl Scout Troop 317, in conjunction with Paws4You Rescue, will present the PAWareness Pet Fair, a free event aimed at raising awareness of canine issues. To be held at on the lawn of Bet Shira, 7500 SW 120 St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., people and their pets will enjoy a variety of activities including free pet portraits and obedience lessons. To assist with the day’s awareness theme, Paws 4 You Rescue will be in attendance with adoptable dogs as well as a representative from Miami-Dade Animal Services who will discuss topics such as the importance of spay and neutering animals and how to properly identify your pet. Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner will serve as the master of ceremonies. Additional participants include Petco and Whole Foods. For more information, visit online <www.pawarenesspetfair.com>.
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Pictured is the Barditch family of Pinecrest on vacation in the nation’s capitol, where they stopped by Congresswoman Illeana Ros-Lehtinen’s office to say hello and snapped this picture for us with a copy of their favorite hometown newspaper. Thanks for thinking of us,
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CAROLINA PADRÓN Just before her 16th birthday, Palmetto High School senior Carolina Padron witnessed a horrifying incident – her grandfather in agony with a ruptured aorta. “I couldn’t do anything when I saw it happen,” Padron says. “He was rushed to South Miami Hospital and that’s where he had heart surgery. My grandpa’s perfectly fine now. He’s back to normal.” That incident solidified her desire to become a surgeon. She intends to study nursing and get her bachelor’s degree, and then go on to medical school. Her college applications will go to the University of Florida, Florida State University, the University of Central Florida and other Florida schools. Those colleges should be interested in her application since she’s a top student, parliamentarian of the National Honor Society, vice president of the Biology Club and a community chairperson for Donate Life. “With the National Honor Society, we’ve done stuff for the Ronald McDonald House,” she says. The group has made goody bags for the families staying the RMD, bags that included book marks, books, toys and toiletries. As vice president of the Palmetto
Biology Club, one of Pardon’s goals was to develop a greater presence in school activities. The club put up a candidate for Mr. Panther and is participating in the Panther Prowl. “We’d like to volunteer at the Humane Society of Greater Miami,” she says. “The first of every month we’re going to organize the members into carpools and go to the adoption center. We’d also like to work with Habitat for Humanity and help build houses.” The club is also researching the idea of instituting a school wide pop tab recycling program for Ronald McDonald House. “Everyone uses cans,” she says. Padron has also participated three times in the Walk for Witty and Palmetto’s Plant the Pride. This year, she is considering volunteering at Jackson South to get a feel for the medical profession. Her other community service includes volunteering at St. Louis Catholic Church. “I was an assistant teacher for the kids who were going to receive their first communion,” she says. “It was twice a week for several months.” She’d teach them about God and the Bible, and give them a good idea on why they were receiving their first communion. “I also participated during my ninth and 10th grade years at the Festival of the Poor,” she says. The festival is a free carnival for disadvantaged kids with booths, rides, activities and food. “We would be assigned five kids. I was in New Life (the youth group) and we would take them where they wanted to go and help them have a good time,” she says. Other work with children includes volunteering an hour a week at Children’s Paradise, a day-care center. There she helps children who are going to go to kindergarten. “I work with the teacher and the kids,” she says. “If a child is having trouble learning, I sit with the kid and help them understand. Kids are going to be our future and they need a strong base in order to succeed.”
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CHRISTINA HEALY Christina Healy, a senior at Palmetto High School, is interested in becoming a doctor, so she decided to do some of her community service at Jackson South. “I worked on the patient floor and I would sit with patients and talk to them,” she says. “Or bring them water and ice, and make the beds.” If patients wanted something from the kitchen, Healy would get it for them. She also did clerical work, making copies of patients’ diets for the nutritionists. “I did that for two summers and I was there every day,” she says. “I would go there for six hours. I didn’t like answering phones or making the copies, but I liked getting the people what they needed.” Healy has also volunteered at the Kendall United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School. One year she worked for a week and another year she put in three weeks. “I’ve done something different every year,” she says. “One year I did music. I did storytelling for a couple of years. This past year I did toddlers.” The year she worked with music, she taught the children songs, hand movements and sign language. “At the end of the week all the parents come and I would have to stand up there and do all the hand motions,” she says. “We dressed up in biblical cos-
tumes and there would be props, there would be tents or people would make a poster with the scenery. We would do skits of the story and there would be a message at the end. Story telling is my favorite.” Last summer, she not only worked at Vacation Bible School, she took statistics and music appreciation at Miami-Dade College. “I want to go to Stanford and they require a full year of art, so I chose that one,” she says. “I did art history in 10th grade. My mom said it would be nice to have some background in classical music.” While she enjoyed listening to the music, she wasn’t quite as keen on the lectures. She admits to not being musically inclined. The classes helped her realize that she’s more interested in art history. Since school started, Healy has been busy with golf practice and tournaments because she’s a member of the Palmetto golf team. The team has a few matches left before heading to the district tournament and hopefully regionals and states. The golf season began two weeks before school started and ends by Nov. 1. Healy used to play soccer, but had to leave the sport after injuring her ankle. She tried to continue playing, but finally decided it was too difficult and decided to try out for the golf team because it’s less intensive. Healy is president of the Science National Honor Society. She also helps tutor fellow students because the club offers free tutoring every Friday. She also has plans for the club. “We’re going to do a lab inventory for the entire school,” she says. “So we know what we have. We’re doing science shows for elementary kids. We’ll do experiments on the stage. We’re planning on doing two or three science shows this year.” Along with science, math is a good subject for Healy. She likes it so much that she competes in math competitions. As far as college goes, Healy knows where she wants to go. “Stanford is my number one choice, Duke is my second,” she says. She also plans on applying to Princeton and Brown, with Florida State University and the University of Florida also on her list.
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LAUREN TOLAND Lauren Toland’s junior year was challenging to say the least. Toland, a longtime soccer player, couldn’t participate last year because she tore her ACL during tryouts for the Palmetto High School soc-
cer team. Rehabilitating the knee was painful and time consuming because of the physical therapy needed. But Toland didn’t waste her time feeling sorry for herself. Instead, she and some friends took the time to coach a soccer team made up of second and third graders at Pinecrest Elementary. The coaching took place at the afternoon practices after the elementary school let out and it also took up Saturday mornings when the team played its game. She says she enjoyed her coaching debut. “I like using my sports ability and teaching it to kids. I plan to do it again this year,” she says. She says her coaching experience also taught her some life lessons. “I learned patience and I learned that I like teaching skills that I have,” she says. “I love working with kids and I love playing sports, so it was nice to combine the two. It was great to see the kids learn from my efforts.” Toland did learn some teaching skills as a counselor at the Mini-Canes Sports Camp at the University of Miami the summer before junior year. She played sports
and games with the third grade kids. Now that she has recovered from knee surgery, Toland has decided to go back into sports, but not soccer. She’s going to try something new. “I’m playing lacrosse this year,” she says. “Conditioning starts in November and the season starts in January.” Soccer had consumed much of her life pre-injury, but when she couldn’t play, she found new things to interest her. “I got straight A’s last year for the first time ever and I was able to do more community service,” she says. She didn’t abandon the team during her recovery. Although it was really hard for her to watch and not play, she still went to games and supported the team. She says going through the injury taught her a lot about herself. “I learned I was a strong person to get through my recovery and I learned that when I apply myself in school, it really does pay off,” she says. This year, Toland is taking a health class and it has led to another new interest. She has joined Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and HIV
Peer Educators. “You learn about HIV and you go to different classes and educate people about it,” Toland says. She also plans to continue to educate kids about soccer. Toland has her sights set on coaching again and has begun applying to colleges. The Universities of Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Arizona, Miami, Georgia and Vanderbilt are at the top of her list. “I want to go to a big school in the south,” she says. “I want to either major in marketing and business or physical therapy. My injury inspired me to want to help other people recover from their injuries.” Toland also wants to study in Israel while still in college. She spent the summer at the Alexander Muss High School in Israel and earned college credit for her studies. “I learned about the culture and the history, and how to speak some Hebrew,” she says. “I liked the country. The country is beautiful and I met really interesting people.”
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Youth Advisory Council kick-off event BY LEE STEPHENS Mayor Cindy Lerner invites local youth to the kick-off event of the Youth Advisory Council on Saturday, Oct., from 1-3 p.m., at the Pinecrest Community Center, 5855 SW 111 St. The event is free and open to all youth in the community. The event will feature a panel discussion entitled “The Media — Social and Otherwise, it Matters!” which will include local TV and news personalities. Mayor Lerner proposed the creation of the Youth Advisory Council to
engage the community’s youth in civic affairs. The Council will promote leadership and advocacy on youth issues in the community, in addition to performing at least one community service project per academic year. Pinecrest residents enrolled in Grades 6-12 are encouraged to apply for membership on the council and participate in the enhancement of civic education in the Village. Interested young people may request an application by sending an email request to yac@pinecrest-fl.gov.
Jewish community singles program for adults 45+ BY LEE STEPHENS Temple Beth Am and Temple Beth Sholom of Miami Beach will jointly host their inaugural strictly social program designed for Jewish single people 45 years old and older. The first Jewish Community Singles Event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 7-10 p.m., at the Viceroy Hotel’s Club 50, at 485 Brickell Avenue. Open to the public, attendees will enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine and appetizers. Cost is $20 advance registration or $25 at the door. Pre-register online at <www.tbam.org> or call Michelle Cohen at 305-667-6667, ext. 149, or email her at <mcohen@tbam.org>.
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Palmetto High lady golfers win the GMAC title BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD The Palmetto High School girl’s golf team won the Greater Miami Athletic Conference championship recently by beating the Miami Springs team and avenging a loss earlier in the season. The girl’s golf season started Sept. 1 with a win against Coral Reef, though the team began practicing on Aug. 10. They have been going strong ever since. After seven games, the team had a record of 6-1, with the Miami Springs loss in the second match of the season the only blemish. Number one seed Molly Barlow says she thinks it’s really cool that she is part of the GMAC Championship team and is only a freshman. There are eight schools that took part in the GMAC – Miami Springs, Reagan High, Palmetto, Coral Reef, Braddock, Felix Varela, Killian and South Miami. “There were only two full teams,” Barlow says. “The other schools were competing for individual awards. We came in first as a team and I came in first for the individual award.” Barlow says the meet was set up so that they played with people with similar aver-
age scores. They played one round of golf (18 holes) and then the scores were added up at the end. “It was a pretty close match,” she says. “We were just trying to do the best we could and we ended up winning.” This has been an exciting season for Barlow. She has only been playing golf for 18 months, after concentrating on playing softball for eight years. She was familiar with golf because her dad played when she was younger and she often went with him. Then she enrolled in a golf summer camp with a friend, Erin Bowers. “I went to camp for one week and I fell in love with the game,” she says. Because she already knew the importance of practice, she was able to pick up the game quickly enough to become Palmetto High’s top seed in her freshman year. Her friend Bowers was the number two seed, but she has been battling an inflamed rotator cuff. “We’re trying to get her better so she can help us at districts and, hopefully, regionals, and then states,” Barlow says, adding that she thinks the team is ready to go to districts. “I think we’re going to do well. Winning the GMAC has upped our confidence.”
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Child studying abroad? Consider Health insurance BY PHILLIP LYONS Senior Vice President, InSource, Inc. Despite the recession, many students are still studying abroad — to learn another culture and language as well as to gain a perspective on the world and their place in it. Of course, being young and “immortal,” few give any thought to insurance coverage while out of the country. This article discusses various health plans to consider. It is possible, though highly doubtful, that parental health insurance will cover a student abroad for any length of time. Although the socialized medicine in many countries means that no one will be turned away in event of a serious injury, there is no guarantee that a student’s needs will be met in a timely fashion. Many European hospitals expect a visiting American to have health insurance. It’s also possible the student may simply need to see a doctor. To make sure your child is protected in any scenario, I highly recommend they, or you, purchase insurance. Since many colleges offering study abroad programs offer health coverage as part of the complete package, check with the college first. If the school offers coverage, review the benefits and exclusions carefully, and check offerings on line. There are many differences, so some careful research is well worth the time. One such insurer is HTH Worldwide (www.hthstudents.com/insurance). The student can have access to qualified, English-speaking doctors in over 180 countries. Maximum benefits are $100,000 per year; $250,000 lifetime. Two of the benefits (offered by this insurer, as well as other insurers) are for medical evacuation and bedside visit. There are no benefits available during the first year of coverage for pre-existing conditions. There is no coverage for various types of sports injuries. Injury received while operating a motor vehicle, if not licensed in the jurisdiction where the accident occurred, is not covered. Two important caveats: there is no coverage for injury resulting from being legally intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol as defined by the jurisdiction in which the accident occurred. Second, there is usually no coverage for expenses incurred in the student’s home country,
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Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen speaks at Tribune women's luncheon
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
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Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen speaks at Tribune women's luncheon
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Small ways to make a difference BY CAROL CARIDAD Vice President, Paws4You Rescue The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates between 500,000 and 1 million pets are at risk of becoming homeless, as the economic crisis hits more households across the country,. This has put extra burden on animal shelters and rescue groups. There has never been a better time to support your local animal rescue group whether that means a financial or goods donation. But alas, there are unique ways to contribute to Paws4You Rescue including donating your old car for auction or even your old towels to use for bathing the dogs before the adoption events. Giving up time during the week or weekend by volunteering is a great way to assist our dedicated group. Helping to organize fundraisers or hosting an event is a fun way to support all the dogs rescued from euthanasia that are a part of the Rescue. A small way to make a big difference is to sign up for the exclusive Paws4You Rescue credit card. All the dogs featured on the Visa cards were rescued from euthanasia at the local pound and represent the hundreds of dogs Paws4You saves every year. CardPartner affinity credit cards are issued by UMB, one of the largest independent banks in the US, which Smart Money recently ranted as “the highest scoring traditional bank among our favorites.” Paws4You Rescue and CardPartner, Inc. (www.cardpartner.com) have joined forces to launch the Paws4You Rescue Visa affinity Platinum Rewards credit card. When a cardholder activates the card, our rescue group will receive $50.
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Have family discussion on estate planning sooner rather than later John Molkentin MONEY MATTERS Discussions with parents or other family members regarding estate planning can at times be difficult, emotional and stressful. This discomfort, however, cannot compare to the financial pain felt by family members whose parents die without having implemented estate planning strategies. Relying upon state governments to decide the management and distribution of our assets and property can be an unsettling experience. Probate costs and the time delays associated with municipal court systems may leave heirs financially unstable. Even those individuals with existing estate plans should review them to ensure they take into account recent tax law changes. We suggest that our clients initiate a family discussion of these topics, or update any plan that is already in place, sooner rather than later. Perhaps the most challenging task, especially with elderly parents or relatives, is initiating the discussion. Some may perceive it as the first step toward giving up control over their personal affairs. To assuage this concern, we may emphasize that estate planning is about providing the estate owner more control, not less. Legal documents such as wills and trusts are tools that allow us to control the management and distribution of our assets both during life and at death. There is perhaps no way to gain greater control over our assets than to implement time-proven, legal estate planning strategies such as personal trusts. To ensure an effective discussion: â&#x20AC;˘ Choose a comfortable setting, arrange a convenient time and location,
and eliminate, or at least limit, distractions. â&#x20AC;˘ Suggest a group discussion with siblings or other family members. â&#x20AC;˘ Stress the importance of the topic and encourage an open and honest airing of issues and goals. â&#x20AC;˘ Express concern for the elderly relativesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; future well being and emphasize the need to implement an effective estate plan that will serve their needs and wishes. â&#x20AC;˘ Use current books or articles on the topic to illustrate the benefits of having an estate plan and successful planning strategies. These may include articles on the consequences of not having a sufficient estate plan in place. â&#x20AC;˘ If appropriate, schedule more than one meeting. TRANSFER TAX Federal law imposes gift and estate taxes on the transfer of property. The current law provides each individual with gift and estate exemption amounts that allow property up to a certain value to be transferred tax free. In 2009 the estate tax exclusion amount is $3,500,000 which is inclusive of the $1,000,000 lifetime exclusion amount for gift taxes. The top rate of gift and estate taxes in 2009 is 45 percent. In 2010, the estate tax is scheduled to be repealed, while taxes on lifetime gifts will remain in effect with a $1 million exclusion amount and a top-rate of 35 percent. However, unless Congress acts to extend the law, in 2011 estate and gift tax exclusion amounts and rates will revert back to those in effect in 2001. These issues should be discussed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and understood â&#x20AC;&#x201D; by all family members and your tax and legal advisors in order to devise an effective estate planning strategy.
understand the basic tools available. These include: â&#x20AC;˘ Will â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This is a legally executed document that outlines and directs how and to whom a person wants his or her property distributed after death. â&#x20AC;˘ Living W ill â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This advance directive gives instructions to doctors and hospitals regarding the nature and extent of care a person wants in the event of permanent incapacity. â&#x20AC;˘ Durable Power of Attor ney for Proper ty â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This designates someone to act on a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf with respect to their financial affairs if he or she is physically or mentally incapacitated. â&#x20AC;˘ Durable Power of Attor ney for Health Care â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This appoints a person to make health care decisions in the event that someone is too ill to make a decision. â&#x20AC;˘ Living Tr ust â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This is a legal arrangement that enables an individual to transfer money or other assets to a trustee, who holds legal title for the benefit of that individual and his or her beneficiaries. Finally, parents and relatives may want to make available (perhaps to a trusted family member) the details and location of their financial accounts. These would
include the location of bank, brokerage, and credit card accounts, as well as insurance policies (including health, life, annuity and long-term care). Also, it is important to know the location of tax returns, birth certificates and safe deposit boxes and keys. A name and phone list of key financial contacts such as financial advisors, lawyers, accountants and insurance agents should also be made available. It is a delicate topic, but parents or other relatives may require guidance in coordinating an estate plan. Parents and relatives should consult their own tax advisor or estate planning legal advisor prior to implementing their estate plan to determine what is appropriate to their specific circumstances. Delaying these discussions can lead to significant family hardship and a loss of highly prized and hard-earned assets. But the strategies that follow a successful discussion can avoid this and provide peace of mind for family members.
John Molkentin is a Certified Financial Planner at Morgan Stanley Smith Barneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brickell Avenue office. He may be contacted by sending email to <jj.molkentin@morganstanley.com>.
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Battle of Bands fundraiser set for October 18 BY LEE STEPHENS If you enjoy today’s rock music, you’ll want to check out the Battle of the Bands fundraiser on Oct. 18. Eight local rock bands have signed on to participate in the eight-hour event at the Irish Times Bar & Grill, 5850 Sunset Drive in South Miami. The bands include BluDaze, Deck 52, Five Mines, The Mojo Scoundrels, The Core, Brooks Reid and the SonicKats, Stalking Mildred and Because We Can. Admission is $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For tickets and more information, log on to <www.battlebandsmiami.com>, stop by the Musicians Discount Center, 19405 S Dixie Hwy., or call 305-667-4114.
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Beth Am Temple Talk Mothers Circle program comes to Miami BY SHARI DEBOWSKY There may be as many as 200,000 non-Jewish mothers nationally who have agreed to raise their children Jewish within the context of skyrocketing Jewish intermarriage. Since 2002, the Jewish Outreach Institute (JOI) has sponsored a program called “The Mothers Circle” to provide these women with free education and support in raising a family in an unfamiliar faith. The program, which began in Atlanta and launched nationally in 2005, has rapidly expanded to over 25 communities across the country, and on Oct. 14, the program lands in Miami at Temple Beth Am for its second year. “The Mothers Circle offers a positive response to intermarriage by sending the message, ‘We welcome you, we want you with us, we are here to help you,’” says national coordinator Elizabeth Stoll. “It serves the Jewish community’s needs by ensuring that another family’s Jewish identity will be carried forward into the next generation. But, more importantly, it serves the needs of the
individual families by providing Jewish learning and meaning, as well as peace in the home, which is a Jewish obligation.” Tuition is free to lower cost barriers and no prior Jewish knowledge is required. The Mothers Circle creates comfortable spaces for women to learn about Judaism, explore Jewish holidays and rituals, discover how to enrich their families’ Jewish experience and deepen their connection to the religion of their husbands and children, and to do so with peers so they’re not all alone. The Jewish Outreach Institute is an independent trans-denominational organization reaching out to unengaged and intermarried Jewish families, and helping the organized Jewish community better welcome them in. JOI conducts research, runs programs, and serves as a national training institution and network for outreach professionals, guiding and supporting innovative outreach in communities throughout North America. For more information, call 212-7601440 or email <EStoll@joi.org>.
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6624 SW 69 AVENUE - SOUTH MIAMI 6BD/6BA Living: 5,600 2009 Lot: 22,600 $850,000 - REDUCED
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South Florida Auto Show opens Oct. 23; runs through Nov. 1 BY RON BEASLEY
Feil also said that Volvo and Jaguar will introduce new products at the The 39th edition of the South Florida show, while Nissan and Hyundai are International Auto Show will again kick also expected to hold press events. off the nation’s auto show season this Volvo will introduce its C30-R-Design fall, opening in the Miami Beach and its C70 coupe and convertible, both Convention Center on Oct. 23 and run- unveiled earlier at the Frankfurt Auto ning through Nov. 1. Show in September. Meantime, Jaguar’s The world’s top auto manufacturers 2010 XJ will make its North American will unveil the latest auto show debut in Miami. crossovers, SUV’s, pickups, The XJ’s lightweight aluconcepts and accessories at minum structure makes it at this year’s show. least 300 pounds lighter over Manufactures will focus on steel body construction, and offering the latest designs it’s made with 50 percent and fuel-efficient technolorecycled material. The XJ gies to consumers who want comes in both standard and long wheelbase models. The to purchase or lease a new long wheelbase provides vehicle. rear-seat passengers with an “South Florida has always Gary Feil additional five inches of been an attractive market for ––––––––––––––– legroom without compromismanufacturers to exhibit their latest models,” said show chair- ing the trunk space. Jaguar is also the sponsor for this man Gary Feil. “It’s also a great time for the auto industry to present their many year’s Southern Automotive Media finance incentives.” Association auto show luncheon and Feil also said that the 2010 Cadillac Jaguar marketing vice president Richard SRX mid-size luxury crossover vehicle is Beattie will be the keynote speaker. this year’s Show Car. The SRX has an In addition to the manufacturer disall-new new design and more-efficient, plays on the main floor, auto show visihigh-technology engine choices. tors will want to explore other popular
2010 Cadillac SRX mid-size luxury crossover is this year’s Show Car at South Florida International Auto Show. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
exhibits throughout the convention center. Memory Lane celebrates automotive history while Million Dollar Alley displays the most exotic and luxurious models on the market. The Car Boutique also offers an array of auto and home accessories available for purchase. “Our auto show offers something for everyone, from the casual consumer to the automobile aficionado,” said Feil. “It is also a great opportunity for families to enjoy some time together for only a few dollars.”
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Country Wide pays cash for your old gold Edwin Carrion will “recycle” your old gold and jewelry for cash.
BY PAT FULTON The word “recycling” brings to mind waste paper, empty plastic containers and glass bottles. Add “gold, silver, and platinum” to those images. Edwin Carrion created Country Wide Gold Buyers a year ago as an avenue for owners of valuable jewelry to “recycle” pieces that are worn, broken or outdated. He co-owns the firm with Luis Junco, a close buddy from his days in the Marines. What was originally just an idea from Janco has developed into a kiosk at Dadeland Mall, a store in The Falls and a franchise store in Cutler Bay. Three more units are also operating in Rhode Island. “The wealthy won’t walk into a pawn shop and they don’t feel comfortable sending jewelry in the mail system,” said Carrion. “The Country Wide Gold Buyers method allows the owners of gold, silver and platinum to bring pieces for a one-on-one assessment. We pay the highest possible price, then we melt it down and sell it to other companies.” The recycling concept for expensive jewelry is truly “green” because, accord-
ing to Carrion, it takes at least 20 tons of earth to make one gold wedding band. But a recycled gold chain can equal one wedding band. To enhance the recycling concept, Country Wide Gold Buyers offers a two percent fee a person refers a friend to their services. The referral system extends to “gold parties” held in private homes where the host invites friends and then benefits from whatever transactions take place. Such parties can also occur in The Falls store, where wine and cheese sets the atmosphere for upscale recycling. Country Wide Gold Buyers does participate in charitable fundraisers, such as a recent event for the Leukemia Foundation. The non-profit group receives 10 percent of the receipts for the jewelry purchased at these events. Currently, Carrion’s family is immersed in the retail end of the business. His father operates the new store in Cutler Bay and his mother provides interior decorating for the stores. For information, call 888-966-438-2274 or go to <www.BringGoldGetCash.com>.
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An offer they can’t refuse Lynda & Mike
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In real estate investment, one person’s misfortune is another’s opportunity. Indeed! With so many foreclosed properties on the market, buyers are poised to take advantage of, literally, a once-in-a-lifetime chance at investment or ownership. Every opportunity presents some challenges, however, and you’ll need more than luck to effectively buy a distressed property. These transactions are more complex than traditional sales and you are strongly advised to seek the advice and representation of a real estate professional well versed in this new marketplace. While a bank-owned home may look like a great deal, don’t assume that any
offer will be accepted. Most banks list their foreclosed properties through real estate brokerages and, while they want to sell as quickly as possible, the listing agents have a fiduciary responsibility to get a good price for the owner. An insultingly low offer can table the transaction permanently, so proceed with common sense and a trusted representative. Keep in mind when negotiating your offer that you should have an additional 10 percent of the price tag set aside for repairs. A foreclosed property, particularly an older one, will almost certainly require some overhauls. In addition to your agent, consult with a local real estate attorney who can advise you about current foreclosure laws, which vary significantly from state to state. Know exactly who’s at the door when your opportunity knocks!
Mike and Lynda Morgan may be contacted at the Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Offices at 12155 S. Dixie Hwy., 305-2532800 or by email at <mmorgan321@aol.com>.
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The Supersize Syndrome: Fat + Free = Obesity BY DR. PATRECE FRISBEE Owner, SoBe Well What is the scariest word in the American diet dictionary? F-A-T. Nowhere else in the world is the fear of fat more extreme than in the United States and ironically, nowhere else are people fatter. While Americans have traditionally been taught carbohydrates are the knights in shining armor, fat is considered the Grim Reaper. In the past 20 years, Americans have reduced their fat intake by 15 percent while increasing their carbohydrate intake by 110 percent. So why have we gotten 32 percent fatter as a nation? We've gone from the over-consumption of bad fats to reduced fat, to low-fat, to fat-free. Ninety percent of all adults are now consuming fat-free and reduced fat foods. With all this fat reduction, you would think Americans would be the thinnest and fittest nation. Yet, 143 million Americans are now overweight and 57 million Americans are considered obese. Even worse, obesity in children has tripled in the last 10 years. So what about fats? Let's bust a big fat myth: All fats are bad. Actually, monounsaturated fat, in moderation, is good for you. In fact, it is vital for the human body. We have been in fear of fats for two reasons. First, they clog our arteries. This is only true because we have not been educated on eating the right types of fat. Monounsaturated fat helps you, saturated fat hurts you, and trans fatty acids can kill you. Second, we have been told that “if no fat touches my lips, then no fat reaches my hips.” Fats do have twice as many calories as protein and carbohydrates. However, fats fill you up more than carbohydrates because they release a hormone called CCK, which lets the brain know the body is full. Fat-free meals are less satiating, which causes us to eat more. We have wrongly concluded that by eliminating fat from our diet we decrease our caloric intake. Not so. We are now overcompensating by eating more processed carbohydrates such as breads, rice cakes, cookies, and pasta. We think just because it’s fat-free we will
be fat-free. So if fat’s not the problem then what is? The fat-free phobia created the carbohydrate craze. We have substituted most of the fat in our diets with carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are simply long chains of sugar molecules. Americans are now consuming more calories in the form of carbohydrates than ever before, and carbohydrates equal sugar. Sugar consumption has risen from 118 pounds per person to 150 pounds per person per year. One-quarter to one-third of all our calories are coming from sugar. The following, most scientists agree, is the process in which carbohydrates are broken down and used in the human body: Step 1. The carbohydrates we eat are broken down by enzymes into simple sugars. Step 2. Insulin allows sugars to enter muscle and other tissue through receptors. The cells then use the sugars for energy. Any excess sugars are stored as fat for later use. Step 3. If a lot of sugars are present, the body produces too much insulin. This overwhelms the receptors and the system breaks down. The receptors lose almost all their ability to take sugars into the cells. Step 4. Insulin, which now becomes a transport hormone, takes the excess sugar to the liver. The liver, which acts like a factory, converts the excess sugar to fat. Step 5. This is when insulin acts as a storage or locking hormone. Not only does it store fat in the tissue but it locks the fat up and throws away the key. By eating fewer carbohydrates, you can reduce sugar levels, allowing the insulin system to begin functioning correctly again. Once the blood sugar level is balanced, stored fat is used for the body's energy needs, causing weight loss and leading us to total wellness. Do you have a wellness related issue you would like to resolve? Send your questions to Dr. Patrece Frisbee at drfrisbee@sobewell.com. Patrece Frisbee, D.C. is the author of world renowned course “Back to Basics With Balanced Nutrition.” She practices in Coral Gables providing Optimal Nutritional Lifestyle Coaching, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and Spinal Decompression. She can be reached at 305-598-6767.
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Mazda MX-5 follows time-tested formula for success Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS The Mazda MX-5 Miata has been zipping around American highways for more than 20 years and more than 850,000 have been sold, making it the most popular two-seat convertible sports car in the world. The key to the MX-5’s success is that it’s simple to operate and fun to drive. In that respect, it reminds me of the early British sports cars of the 1940s and ’50s. The MX-5 was refreshed for 2009, so there are only minor updates for 2010. It retains the look of the earlier generation MX-5 Miata while at the same time moving into the future. The body is shaped to make the cockpit the widest portion of the car, delivering a roomier, safer design. Headlights and taillights are mounted inboard to reinforce the sense of compactness, while the front features an aggressive face with a five-point grille and highly sculpted triangular front fog lamp
bezels. The bulge below the front fog lamps, the wide air deflectors ahead of the front tires, the side sills, the rounded lower corners of the rear bumper and even the taillights all contribute to a low coefficient of drag. The convertible top is a marvel in itself. It can be lowered or raised with one hand from inside the car and requires no bulky or complicated snaps or external latches. The Z-fold design uses a central latch handle that requires only a simple wrist movement to stow. A Power Retractable Hard Top model is available in two trim levels — Touring or Grand Touring — and it can be raised or lowered in only 12 seconds. The heart of the MX-5 is the highly responsive MZR-series 2.0-liter engine (21/28 mpg) that makes 167 hp (158 hp automatic transmission-equipped models). The MZR is light and compact, has chain-driven double overhead camshafts, a lightweight flywheel, variable intake valve timing, electronically controlled port fuel injection and coil-on-plug ignition. The engine revs smoothly to a 7,200 rpm redline (6,700 rpm with the automatic transmission) and delivers 140 pounds-feet of torque at 5,000 rpm. The engine is mounted front mid-ship
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for ideal handling balance and nimbleness. It uses an aluminum block and head for lighter weight and structural rigidity, chain-driven double-overhead camshafts and 16-valves for improved revving and flexibility, variable intake valve timing for better low-end torque and high-end power; a forged-steel crankshaft and connecting rods, revised pistons, stiffer valve springs and an engine oil cooler. The MX-5 comes standard with a closeratio five-speed manual transmission and a six-speed manual gearbox with close-
stacked gear ratios is available. A Sport A/T automatic transmission with paddle shifters is an option. Base pricing on the 2010 Mazda MX-5 ranges from $26,850 for the Touring model to $29,350 for the Grand Touring model. Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.
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Customer service is key to success at Ace Home Center BY PAT FULTON Think you know what a typical hardware store looks like? Dan Hitchcock’s Ace Home Center on Red Road in South Miami doesn’t even come close to that perception. A woman shopper who opens the front door will discover a place where she feels comfortable, rather than like a stranger in a “guy-oriented” shop. Just inside the front door, she will find the Home Design Center, with shelves of candles, table decorations and even party napkins. The male shopper is by no means a stranger at this Ace Home Center. He will feel at ease in multiple comfort zones — the Benjamin Moore paint center, the Kitchen and Bathroom Center (with spas, bathtubs and decorative hardware), not to mention the usual rows and rows of nuts, bolts and tools in the back area. On a daily basis, 500-600 customers visit the store. Celebrities such as Alonzo Mourning, former governor Jeb Bush, actor/singer Carlos Ponce, and Florida Marlins players are customers here, as are countless home and condo owners from Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and Coco Plum. The designers who work for these people also make the Ace Home Center a regular stop, too. The 12,000-square-foot store began in 1959 with a 1,500-square-foot shop across the street. Dan’s father owned the business and Dan started working there at age 15. At age 25, he bought the business from his father and then moved the store (called Palmetto Hardware and Plumbing Supply) across the street to a building that pre-
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viously housed a church. In the “old days”, Hitchcock says, most people were do-it-yourselfers in home repair. That has changed, he observes, in that now more people hire someone else to do the decorating or repair work. So, he regularly gives advice on plumbing, electrical needs and appropriate contractors for installation work. Benjamin Moore paints are the reasons for 35 percent of the store’s sales and Hitchcock says he runs a “paint
store inside a hardware store.” The trained staff assists in making color choices and in finding the right paint contractor for the job. Hitchcock visits contractors’ work sites to see the quality of work their work. “Sometimes I even give advice to painters, if this means I’m solving a customer problem,” he says. When deciding on what products to stock at the Ace Home Center, the owner looks for new and unique things, such as light bulbs, paint and air-conditioning filters. “When you’re redecorating,” he says, “you usually have to visit several places to get your supplies. But, we have everything, from paint to bathroom and kitchen fixtures, all in one place.” Hitchcock prides himself on the unique decorations they always stock for holiday periods such as Halloween and Christmas. People drop by to pick up ornaments and other decorations they can’t find elsewhere. Customer service is a key to Dan Hitchcock’s success in the hardware business. His employees are carefully trained in how to serve customers because “people are hungry for the personal touch.” A sign of his success is the plaque on his office wall. Issued by the North American Hardware Retail Association in 2009, it reads: “Beacon Award for vision and commitment to the hardware industry and to the local community.” Ace Home Center is located at 8285 SW 124th St., in Pinecrest, with additional locations in South Miami and Miami Beach. For more information, call 305-235-9341 or send email to <dan@acehomecenters.net>.
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• EDUCATIONAL AND TEEN ADVICE • Toby Rose ASK TOBY What are the eligibility requirements for Division 1 athletics? If a student wants to receive an athletic scholarship or participate in athletics during his or her first year of college, then the following is necessary: Completing 4 years of English 3 years of math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural or physical science (including 1 year of lab science if offered by your high school) 1 extra year of English, math, or natural or physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of extra core courses (for any category above or foreign language, non-doctrinal religion, or philosophy) On a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches your core-course grade-point average and test score sliding scale You must graduate from high school, on schedule, in eight semesters with your incoming ninth grade class If you graduate from high school in eight semesters with your class, you may use one core-course completed in the year after graduation to meet the requirements (summer term or academic year to meet NCAA Division 1 eligibility). What does being a qualifier mean? Being a qualifier entitles the athlete to receive an athletics scholarship during his or her first year and play four seasons in his or her sport, provided he or she maintains eligibility from year to year. Is it true that in Division 1 college athletics, a student needs to earn a 2.0 gradepoint average in his or her core courses and an SAT score of 820 or ACT sum score of 68 to maintain eligibility? Yes, this information is correct. I constantly try to make the student athletes that I’m working with aware that a 2.0 may get them in the door to play college sports, but it in no way will keep them there because of the rigorous academics. Look at the SAT score, for example. If a student has a SAT score of 820, he or she was given 200 points in the Critical Reasoning and 200 in the Math by default, so they’ve really only earned a score of 420. The SAT is a predictor of
how well a student will do in college, while the ACT shows what they have learned in high school. Both minimums are very, very low, in my opinion, for Division 1. It’s very depressing to see so many kids think that they’re going to go away to college to play football and they’ve achieved their dream. They will achieve their dream once they start reading and putting more time into academics. Unfortunately, student athletes come home at approximately 7:30 to 8 p.m. at night after practice and they are absolutely exhausted. It is a wonder that they even make the 2.0 minimum.
I’m thinking about not going to college. What do you think about a technical school? How do I know if they’re reputable and can you help me at all? I think you should first visit Google and go to the different technical websites. Take a virtual tour. Find out how long they have been in business. When you’re through with the website, I would go in person and ask for a tour. Stay there and talk to as many students as you can during their breaks or lunch hour. I find that students give the best opinion of the school. Ask to speak with an admissions counselor and remember that person will be selling you the school, so you really need to balance it out with kids that are there. I would find out: How many students are in a class? When students graduate, do they feel prepared for a job in their particular field? What are the instructors’ qualifications? Do you feel that the kids are excited about what they’re learning? Are any of them doing a work study? Ask about cost and methods of payment, including student loans. Ask them, and be very careful about this, if you have to start repaying your loans as you work. In other words, can you postpone paying your loan until after you graduate? Even a year after, so you have a job? What is the job percentage of students placed in jobs after graduation? Please let me know what information you found out. Toby Rose is president of Toby Rose’s College Prep. She is an independent college counselor, was a Dade County Outstanding Teacher, a past president of the Pinecrest Business Association, and served as chairperson of the Dade County School Board Academic Advisory Committee. Toby Rose may be contacted by calling 305-238-7737 or via the internet at <www.tobyrose.com>.
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We as a country give as good as we get BY KELLY CRAIG I’ve been doing these kinds of things since I was 22 but I still never get used to them. Because of my work in television, I’m often asked to be the emcee for some fancyschmancy charity this or gala that. While I’m always flattered when asked to participate in such functions, I usually walk in feeling like a Snickers Bar who had somehow found its way into a box of rich Godiva’s. I love all the beautiful gowns and fancy bling, but in a room full of Thurston and Lovee Howells, I feel more like Gilligan — or, on my more bloated nights, the Skipper. The other day was different. I was invited to a luncheon at The Banker’s Club in downtown Miami by a new acquaintance of mine who owns her own public relations firm. I wasn’t sure why I was invited, but far be it from me to turn down that gorgeous view and free vittles (another ’60s TV reference: can you say Kelly Mae Clampett?). When I arrived, I was greeted by my new friend and quickly realized that joining our party were a dozen of some of the most wealthy and prominent women in South Florida. Again, my old feelings of insecurity arose, and I found myself searching for a children’s table where I would be more comfortable. Instead, we were all escorted to a lovely room with a large square table, elegantly set. The walls were lined with dark oak, and a huge floor to ceiling window on the west revealed a view of Biscayne Bay that was nothing short of spectacular. During lunch, our hostess explained that she is the new PR agent for this lovely venue, and had invited us there to experience it for ourselves, with the hope that we might consider it for our next soiree (don’t laugh). I thought it was a lovely gesture, and I congratulated her on getting the account. She asked us all to introduce ourselves and talk about the charities that we’re involved with. One by one each lady did just that, and listening to them I was taken aback. Remember, these are some of the most well to do women in Miami, who could very easily just throw their money and their names behind a cause celeb and be done with it, but not this group. I sat in awe as I heard each one describe with passion their hands-on work with The Humane Society, Women of Tomorrow, The Florida Heart Research Institute, Hadassah and many more. As if we were reading the same book and were on the very same page, one of the guests spoke up. Moments before, she had introduced herself as Iran Issa-Khan, a famed photographer based in Miami. I noticed she had an
Life With kelly artist’s innate sense of style about her, from her stacked sterling rings to the endless strands of turquoise beads that festooned her long neck and white linen top. Just as I was thinking how remarkable all of these women and their accomplishments were, Iran articulated the same sentiment but from a perspective that I won’t soon forget. Iran explained that when she and her family came to the United States from Persia (Iran), she loved fashion and portrait photography. With no examples of her work, and at a very tender age, she had the tenacity to march into the offices of Vogue Magazine and told them she was ready to shoot their next cover. They very kindly told her to go out and get some experience, and maybe then they’d take her seriously. She did just that. Her now-famous photos include First Lady Nancy Reagan, models Paulina Poriskova, Iman, Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta, Paloma Picasso, and many others. Yes, her work did land her a cover on Vogue, and has been featured in many other magazines and galleries. Today, she has “retired” from portrait work and shoots still subjects exclusively. She shared her fascinating personal history to make a point: Hers was a glamorous, glitzy profession that allowed her to travel the globe. Nowhere else in the entire world, she said, are women more charitable than right here in the United States. She claims that in other countries, women aren’t raised to think outside their own immediate circles and to dedicate themselves to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. We should never take any act of charity for granted, Iran declared, and to be proud of the giving spirit that is uniquely American. Well, Hallelujah! If only all women in the good old U.S. of A could have heard this. In a climate when Americans are routinely beaten up for all of our excesses, one voice, a very prominent one, is actually recognizing that, yes, we as a country give as good as we get. As we all said goodbye, Iran pulled a camera from her purse and took each lady’s picture. Here I was, posing for one of the most famous portrait photographers in the world, yet intimidation was the furthest thing from my mind. Instead, I looked beyond the lens at the woman behind the camera and hopefully, the photo captured the expression I wanted her to see: Gratitude.
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Lots of rain, cloudy skies and the occasional flooding we see this time of year cause more than dreary skies and wet feet. It can also cause fish to suffocate and die. Hold on, you may say, what do rainy days have to do with fish dying? It’s very simple really, but first I need to explain a bit of biology. Fish breathe oxygen, in the form of dissolved oxygen, which they get from water, through their gills. The water gets its oxygen from plants and algae. If there’s not enough oxygen in the water, the fish begin to gasp and eventually they die. Think of it like this: If all the oxygen was somehow sucked out of the air, humans, and anything else that breathes air, would suffocate and die. Now, back to rain, clouds and flooding. The heavy rains wash organic debris, such as plant and animal material, into the waterways and stir up the sediments at the bottom, making things a muddy mess. Naturally, this debris begins to decay, and that process consumes the dissolved oxygen in the water. At the same time, the overcast skies and muddy waters reduce sunlight, so algae do not produce oxygen. As a result there is not enough dissolved oxygen in the water for the fish to breathe. Fish need about five parts per million of dissolved oxygen to do well. As the process continues, levels drop and the fish have a hard time catching their breath. That’s when they begin coming to the surface and gulping air. The size of the fish kills depends on how low and widespread the dissolved oxygen levels are in the water body. They can range from only a few individuals in a small area being affected to massive kills
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FWC REPOR T where millions of fish die. Many different species of fish can be affected by fish kills caused by low dissolved oxygen levels, including largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie and catfish. However, frogs, turtles, alligators and other reptiles and amphibians are not affected, because they have lungs and get their oxygen from the air, like people do. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) often gets calls from the public reporting fish kills shortly after someone has sprayed a lake or pond with a herbicide to kill undesirable aquatic plants such as hydrilla. Callers generally blame the herbicide, but in fact, it’s the same process at work – the herbicide kills the plants, the dead and dying plants use dissolved oxygen to decay, and the fish don’t have enough to breathe. Of course there are other causes of fish kills, but most of the time they are naturally occurring as a result of this process. Although many fish may be affected, these types of fish kills generally do no permanent damage to the fish populations. To report a large fish kill, call the FWC’s Fish Kill Hotline at 800-636-0511. If you want to know about the safety of eating distressed or dying fish, you should call your local health department.
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Exhibit opens on world’s refugee children Linda K. Landy ALPER JCC NEWS One of the great challenges of raising children in this community is teaching them to understand and appreciate the advantages they take for granted. It would be difficult enough for them to imagine a world without cell phones, internet and video games. Living in a tent at a refugee camp wondering where your next meal will come from is impossible for them to understand. Yet, almost every night you witness such images on the news. War and violence have displaced more than 30 million people around the world, nearly one third of them children. In fact, Florida is the largest relocation site in the nation according to the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement. An extraordinary traveling exhibit opening Oct. 25 at the Dave and Mary Alper JCC was designed to educate and sensitize children to the plight of refugees around the world, highlight the refugee issue in South Florida and build cultural bridges in the community. Torn from Home: My Life as a Refugee takes visitors on a walk in the shoes of refugee children who have been forced to flee their homes for fear of persecution. Designed for children eight to 12 years of age, the exhibit gives a firsthand look into the often-challenging realities faced by refugees and the personal triumphs of rebuilding their lives in a new land. Powerful photographs, original artwork and testimonials of children from a number of countries including the Congo, Columbia, and Afghanistan are on display. The exhibit recreates an actual refugee camp setting and at the entrance each visitor is registered and processed. Children learn about daily life from pitching a makeshift tent to basic nutritional needs. Short films and educational activities on human rights and recorded personal experiences describe schooling, medical care, and play activities. The exhibit concludes with a video flashing images of refugees around the world, offering visitors a chance to think about what they have seen and consider the implications of displacement and migration. “We hope children and other visitors will take away from the exhibit a sense of empathy and insight into the lives of
refugee children around the world,” said Linda Quinn, executive director of Las Vegas’ Lied Discovery Children’s Museum where the exhibit originated. “This exhibit will allow them to walk in the shoes of refugee children and reflect on issues such as losing a home and human rights in a creative, educational and interactive way.” Opening day events on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m., include bagel decorating and a presentation by Jacqueline Dembar Greene, author of the first Jewish American Girl Doll Series - Rebecca Rubin. The book follows Rebecca’ adventures coming to America in 1914, growing up in New York City and following her dreams in the big city. Companion activities continue on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m., with an appearance by Peter, Paul & Mary’s Peter Yarrow. Yarrow follows the blockbuster success of Puff, The Magic Dragon with a picture book version of his beautiful song Day is Done.
War and violence have displaced more than 30 million people around the world, nearly one third of them children. In fact, Florida is the largest relocation site in the nation according to the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement. As night falls, animal and human parents everywhere tenderly tuck their children into bed. In the darkness, each child and baby animal wonders: Will I be safe? And every parent responds with the comforting words of Yarrow’s refrain, “Yes, I am here.” As a member of the renowned Peter, Paul & Mary trio, Yarrow has earned numerous gold and platinum awards, Grammys and an Emmy nomination. The exhibit runs until Jan. 10 at the Lisa Ann Watson Children’s Museum at the Alper JCC. For information, exhibit hours, and to schedule a group tour, call 305-271-9000, ext. 265, or log on to <www.alperjcc.org>.
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The Recycled Closet — Mother and daughter team working with 70% off designer labels BY ROBIN KORTH For mother and daughter Jennifer and Jenna Kaloti, The Recycled Closet is a delightful success story. Their Palmetto Bay boutique featuring “recycled” designer brands for teens and young adults just celebrated its one-year anniversary and they are thriving. That’s because they provide the answer to two basic problems: Problem No. 1: Teen-agers love new clothes, all the time. Problem No. 2: Teen-agers can’t afford all the new clothes they want. At The Recycled Closet teens recycle their “gently used” brand name clothing for 40% of sale price. This creates the boutique’s stock of almost-new designer treasures such as Abercrombie and Fitch, Forever 21, Juicy Couture, and Lucky Brand. Shopping for that cool new top or just-right pair of jeans is a fun adventure rather than a pocketbook challenge. And, for almost always cash-poor teens there is often significant income with the forty-percent of consignment sale price arrangement that is standard. Jennifer Kaloti, is a Pinecrest native and daughter of the Vosters family who were Pinecrest pioneers in the wholesale nursery business. As a busy mother of two
Women Mean Business design-conscious daughters, Jennifer often found herself buying brands like Marc Jacobs and Seven Jeans for her fastgrowing girls. When the clothes were outgrown there was nothing to do but pass them on to the housekeeper or to Goodwill. “When the girls were younger I often went to consignment shops to find bargains and to recycle their quality clothing. But as they grew, there just wasn’t a place to take their teen-age size clothes. I then started to think about opening a business like this,” says Jennifer. In 2005 Jennifer’s life changed and she began looking to start a business. That’s when the old conundrum of designer clothing for teens and the strain on ones budget re-entered her mind. She began to do her research. “I discovered that consignment shops for teens have been expe-
riencing a lot of success in other parts of the country such as New York and L.A. ‘Thrift’ shopping was the new cool activity for teens. I looked into my options and spoke with friends and professional acquaintances. There definitively was a place for a boutique like The Recycled Closet in the Pinecrest area,” says Jennifer. With the idea firmly in place, Jennifer approached daughter Jenna, and offered her a fifty-fifty partnership in the new endeavor. Jennifer was the idea gal behind The Recycled Closet and Jenna was the hands-on, let’s make this happen, energy girl. Jenna had the retail clothing store management experience and the innate grasp of what it would take to get The Recycled Closet off the drawing board and into the shopping center. Jenna came up with the name of the store which is a good one for the importance of “reduce, reuse, and recycle”. When the lease was signed, Jennifer hired Steve Allen of Copperwood, Inc., to build out the store. Jenna is the “nuts and bolts” daily operation manger of the boutique. “I basically keep the place running on a day-to-day basis,” says Jenna. “I don’t think my Mom
nor I realized the amount of work involved when we started. But it is so worth it to have our own business and be able to watch it grow,” she continues. The Recycled Closet is all about the customer. “We have regulars that stop by frequently so they can check to see what new items have come in. I even have a ‘wish list’ for clients to tell me what they are looking for,” says Jennifer. “As we are taking consignment merchandise in for a customer they often find two or three items in the shop that they want to buy for themselves. This happens all the time,” states Jenna. Jennifer and Jenna suggest that you visit The Recycled Closet on a regular basis because the inventory changes from day to day as the result of brisk traffic. Select tags, indicating an additional 50% off, change for a new group of consignment clothing every month. If not sold after six months, the clothes are donated to local charities for Miami teens in need. The Recycled Closet is located at 13843 South Dixie Highway. Hours are from 11 – 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Telephone: 305-233-6744. www.therecycledcloset.com
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Local women (and men) realize increased income with Arbonne International BY LISA SMITH Arbonne is a career choice that really works! You set your own hours and chart your own income course. As a widowed mother of two, I joined Arbonne in 2005. The income I realize today allows me to work from home and be available as a full-time mother of two very active teenagers. My associate, Missi Smith, has been able to more than replace the income she was realizing as the result of a 21-year career in retail. This is not just a business for parents who want to stay home with their children. Although we have many women and men who want to work at home because of the flexibility it offers a family lifestyle, many of our consultants are simply adding an additional stream of income. We have a diverse team of women and men from many professional backgrounds, including teachers, physicians, salon and spa owners, healthcare professional, attorneys, corporate executives and retirees.
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Miami is a market just waiting for the growth of Arbonne International products. We envision exponential expansion of our client base in the next few months. We are actively looking for those who are willing to take the lead and realize the profits. We are particularly interested in recruiting Arbonne Independent Consultants familiar with the Latino market. Arbonne International is a network marketing company that distributes pure, safe, and beneficial skincare, cosmetics, personal care, weight management, anti-aging, nutrition and wellness products. In 2008, Arbonne International sold more skin care products in the U.S. and Canada than any other manufacturer in the world. Robert Kyosaki, author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, notes that network marketing grows when the economy slumps. Arbonne is a good example of this as the company signed on more independent consultants in July than ever before. The attraction is the low start-
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Emerald Insurance -- celebrating its 10th year BY ROBIN KORTH
For Maria Isabel Aquino-Maghak this November is an important month. It marks her tenth year in her career as a successful independent insurance agent. Licensed in the state of Florida, Maria is the owner of Emerald Insurance Group with offices located in the heart of Pinecrest. Hands-on experience, on-going credentialing, and a personal style dedicated to real service, make Maria knowledgeable in helping individuals, families, and businesses select the right insurance to cover their homes, autos and businesses. Maria really believes in what she does. When asked to talk about her business, she is passionate. “An independent agent gives you choices, options, and flexibility. With a captive insurance agent, you only get the guidance of one company that sells only one brand of insurance. As an independent insurance agent, I can give you a number of
choices in carriers. Nothing says that the company that holds your homeowner’s insurance has to be the same one that covers your automobile. I can compare coverage, options, and pricing to put together an insurance package that gives you the coverage you need at a rate that you can live with,” Maria says. There are so many advantages of working with an independent agent such as Emerald Insurance: • Setting up your insurance policy in person with an independent agent will help give you a balance of coverage while at the same time give you pricing based upon your individual situation and status. • Getting advice on your territory rating that only someone who lives and works in your area would know about. • Learn how to save money by getting multiple policy discounts that are available for your situation. • Having someone who knows the risks and possible coverages you need specific to your area that should be thought of when obtaining a policy. For example, areas highly affected by hurricane, flood,
theft, etc. • Get answers when you need them when events happen - For example, your house has a tree fall on it from lightning and you need to talk to a local agent who can see what the damage looks like right away. • Being able to talk to the same person each time you call with a question or need to change something to your insurance policy. • Supporting your community by supporting a local small business. Maria started Emerald Insurance in 1999 when she realized that bringing home the “crumbs of her day” to her two young boys was not what they deserved. “I got into insurance almost by accident,” notes Maria. “My two brothers were both in the insurance business at the time and they were making a good living. I thought, ‘heck!’ if they can do it, then so can I. Also, I was intimately acquainted with the value of good insurance as I was working for a public company and I dealt with their insurance policies and insurance claims before I opted to start my own business and enjoy
the benefits of being my own boss,” she continues. Maria remembers that there were struggles and a lot of learning at the beginning. “I wanted the flexibility that owning my own business would give me, and that meant starting from the ground up. I asked a lot of questions from professionals in the insurance industry and found a mentor. I believed in what I was doing and where I wanted to go. I also learned that active networking with other businesses is the way to really build your own business. I put in a lot of long hours and long days, but the payoff has been so worth it,” Maria says. Maria has spent 37 years in the South Florida area. As an active member of the local community and owner of Emerald Insurance Group, Maria is committed to providing real, personal service and being your advocate in times of need. Complimentary consultations on your insurance needs are always available. Maria Maghak can be reached 305-234-8900 or by email at maria@emeraldins.com.
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Sweet Emotions Event Boutique is for gifts, special events BY LEE STEPHENS Pinecrest native Brooke Bloom Lam is the owner and inspiration behind Sweet Emotions Event Boutique, a one-stop shop for all of life’s events. The gift shop specializes in an assortment of unique and exquisite invitations, event accessories, personalized gifts, baby announcements, baby gifts, baby bedding, room decor, Judaica and ketubot, housewarming gifts and personalized stationery. Lam spent years searching for that dream career before following her heart and starting her own company. “Owning my own store and utilizing my creative talents has always been a dream of mine,” she says. “I am thrilled with my success so far.” Sweet Emotions Event Boutique established its roots as a home studio, but now has expanded its reach by opening up a retail location in Temple Beth Am’s gift shop. Times may be tough, but Sweet Emotions knows life does go on. “Babies are born, birthdays are celebrated, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and sweet 16s are planned,” says Lam. “What better way to go on than to rejoice in life’s special events? We are here to sim-
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plify the process in turning your visions into reality.” Sweet Emotions carries a variety of invitations including designer and budget lines, with over 1,000 different invitation designs. In addition, Sweet Emotions offers unique and custom designs to meet the needs of all of its clients. “I love working with customers on custom designs which coordinate with an event’s color scheme, theme or tone,” says Lam. “The invitation is a guest’s gateway into an event. Every customer deserves an invitation that they love and that will make their event memorable.” In addition to intricate wedding and bar/bat mitvzah invitations, Sweet Emotions also offers invitations for baby and bridal showers, birthday parties, as well as programs, menus, escort cards, monograms and favors. The boutique also offers floral centerpieces for holiday dinners and dinner parties or even as hostess gifts. Brooke Bloom Lam is Sweet Emotions. She has the experience, vision and talent to simplify the process of making events special. Sweet Emotions Event Boutique also specializes in a wide assortment of baby
gifts and personalized items ranging from personalized rocking chairs, picture frames, stools, hanging wall letters, lunchboxes, blankets, baby bedding and burp cloths to judaica, monogrammed platters, candles, soaps, ice buckets, barware and bathrobes to name a few. The boutique also carries personalized stationery, note pads, gift sets, stamps, address labels, enclosure cards and gift stickers for adults and kids alike. While some gifts can be purchased off of the shelf, Sweet Emotions specializes in custom and personalized orders, resulting in a unique experience that the recipients of your gifts are sure to love. “Armed with a fresh eye in the industry, I pride myself on simplifying the design process and delivering invitations, gifts and accessories exactly as my clients have envisioned,” says Lam. “We call it gLAMorous Details by Design.” Sweet Emotions’ online store features baby bedding and several other items not yet sampled in the retail store. Check those out at <www.SweetEmotionsStore.com>. For more information, call or call 305667-6265 or 305-278-0558.
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Coping with stress naturally BY RASHMI MURTHY Stress is a small word, but it packs a powerful punch. We experience stressors on many levels, but the normal stress response is an important part of a healthy life. It allows our bodies to adjust to changes in the environment, as when we wake up in the morning or deal with life-threatening situations such as avoiding a swarm of bees. When our bodies are healthy and in balance, stress responses are moderate and short lived. But when the stress responses become too frequent or intense, they become harmful influences, as stress hormones continue to flow through the body at elevated levels. Research now shows that long-term activation of our stress hormones can have hazardous effects on the body. They can impair one’s immunity, reproductive system and growth. In taking into account one’s family history and genetic predisposition, they can also increase the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, heart attacks, depression, and a variety of other illnesses. It is also extremely common to see stress manifest as physical symptoms. The following symptoms are frequent presentations of stress: • Back pain • Joint pain • Headaches • Labile temperament and mood swings • Loss of focus and concentration • Gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g. constipation, irritable bowel syndrome) • Poor sleeping patterns No matter how harmful the effects of stress, however, it is difficult to avoid stress completely in the modern world. Furthermore, allopathic medical therapies such as anxiety medication therapies can be employed to treat symptoms of stress but they are not permanent solutions. Instead, the key is to learn how to manage stress and develop healthy
Women Mean Business strategies for mitigating their effects. Natural therapies such as meditation, craniosacral therapy, applied kinesiology and acupuncture are gaining popularity among patients and healthcare professionals alike. Many of these therapies work on reversing the impaired energy flow that develops in the face of persistent stress. These modalities mobilize stagnant energy resulting from chronic stress, creating an active state of relaxation. By restoring a proper circulation of energy, the body is able to harness its own restorative healing process. Natural therapies are being embraced by many academic institutions. Harvard, Johns Hopkins, the University of California – San Francisco, the National Institutes of Health, and many other high profile institutions are studying these healing modalities and offering them to patients in conjunction with traditional allopathic care. A growing number of allopathic physicians are also incorporating natural therapies into their practices, blending the best of conventional treatments with natural healing. If you live in the modern world with its deadlines, pressures, and stresses, there is a good chance your body and mind could benefit from natural healing therapies. The effects of chronic stress are powerful. The more you can harness your body’s healing energy to counteract these effects, the better your chances of living a healthy and peaceful life.
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The Allergy Free Shop - the allergy and diet restriction resource in Pinecrest BY ROBIN KORTH The Allergy-Free Shop, the one-stop shop for all of your food and environmental allergy needs, was founded by Jennifer Herskowitz in 2008. It was Herskowitz’s frustration with the overall lack of conveniently available allergy-free products for herself and her children that inspired her to open a store where customers with special diets could find EVERYTHING they needed in one place. With the steady increase in food allergies and celiac disease in the United States over the last decade, the Allergy Free Shop is well-situated to meet an ever-increasing local need for allergy-free products. Herskowitz, an asthmatic with a few atypical food allergies, is also the mother of three children – two of whom suffer from multiple food and environmental allergies. She would spend hours every week at the grocery store scrutinizing labels for dairy, peanut or soy ingredients that might lead to hives or worse in Lexi or Brady her two children with specific food allergies that can be debilitating. But it was one particular day in November in 2006 that pushed her into entrepreneurship. When she dropped her son off at school on the annual Thanksgiving lunch day as she was told
there was nothing in the meal that he could eat. "I was driving around Miami searching for what might be close to what the other kids were having, and I was so frustrated, "she recalls, "I wanted to just be able to go to a single place where I could find him something to eat.” So, Herskowitz opened The Allergy Free Shop which offers a variety of products dedicated to meeting the needs of allergic individuals and others who are challenged on a daily basis with their dietary requirements including: • Grocery and food items, shelved, frozen and refrigerated. • Bath and body products such as sham poos, soaps, etc. • Baby needs such as diapers, ointments, and powders, etc. • Household cleaning products such as laundry detergent, dishwashing liquids, all-purpose cleaners, etc. • Pillow and mattress encasings, HEPA filters, air purifiers, HEPA vacuums, etc. • Resource materials such as allergy-free cookbooks, books about living with allergies, etc. • Allergy ALERT products such as clothing, bracelets, etc. • Information on allergies for caregivers, schools, etc. “Soon after opening the Allergy Free Shop, it became obvious that there
Jennifer Herskowitz at the counter of the Allergy Free Shop, 8803 SW 132 St across from The Falls were many other non-allergic customers out there who needed products to meet their restrictive diets as well,” notes Herskowitz. “So I decided to widen the Allergy Free Shop's reach by bringing in gluten-free and sugar-free products as well. There are also many vegan and organic options for those who choose to follow those diets,” Herskowitz continues. Currently the shop is proud to serve its many customers' needs by providing over 2,000 hard-to-find products from 290 different manufacturers! “I am passionate about being a onestop-shop for customers looking for hardto-find products and that drove me to
launch the Allergy Free on-line store. Now customers from all over the nation and outside the United States can find everything they need and have it shipped directly to their door,” Herskowitz states. The Allergy Free Shop also offers low, flatrate shipping to its customers so they don't have to pay cost-prohibitive shipping costs to get the products they need. The Allergy-Free Shop hosts a monthly lecture series that is free and open to the public. The lectures deal with various topics related to allergies and special diets. The Allergy-Free Shop offers a discount to all who attend these monthly lectures, and also provides product samples at the event.“The goal is to provide a local outlet for people to learn more about their allergies or dietary restrictions, to offer support when needed and to carry the widest selection of products for those who truly need them,” says Herskowitz.”
The Allergy-Free Shop, 8803 SW 132 St., is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 7 p.m. on Wednesday night and special event nights. For those interested in attending the Allergy-Free Shop’s local events, send an email to <info@allergyfreeshop.com> and request updates and news alerts, or call 305-254-2828. To shop online go to: www.allergyfreeshop.com.
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Generalized Weakness in Dogs & Cats BY SONIA MARTINEZ, RPH
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a common cause of generalized weakness in dogs and cats. The problem typically appears after only a few minutes of exercise, may affect all four legs or just the back legs, and is usually relieved by rest. Weakness of the throat muscles may lead to regurgitation of food or water and difficulty swallowing or breathing. With “accurate diagnosis, treatment, and compliant caregivers, the prognosis for remission and a normal life is good”. Unfortunately, drugs used to diagnose and treat myasthenia gravis are frequently unavailable” but during manufacturer shortages, compounding pharmacists can provide needed medications. The drug used most commonly to treat MG is pyridostigmine bromide. The method of preparation is very important: pyridostigmine bromide should not be compounded with methylcellulose-containing vehicles. For animals not responding to pyridostigmine, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone for dogs, prednisolone for cats) can be administered in low doses. As a community service, Marco Drugs & Compounding is now offering bi-weekly Health News. These articles
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Women's History Timeline 1777 Abigail Smith Adams, wife of the second president (John Adams) and mother of the sixth president (JohnQuincy Adams) writes that women "will not hold ourselves bound by any laws which we have no voice." 1784 - Hannah Adams is first American woman to support herself by writing. 1819 - Emma Hart Willard writes her "Plan for Improving Female Education," which although unsuccessful, defines the issue of women's education at that time. 1826 - The first publiic high schools for girls open in New York and Boston. 1828 - Former slave, abolitionist, and feminist Isabella van Wagener is freed and takes the name Sojourner Truth. She begins to preach against slavery throughout New York and New England. 1833 - Oberlin College in Ohio, is the first co-educational college in the U.S. 1838 - Mou unt Holyoke College is established in Massachussetts as first college for women.
1840 - Elizabeth Cady Stanton, feminist, dress reformer, and editor, omits the word "obey" from her marriage vows.
1868 - The 14th Amendment denying women the right to vote is ratified. Women lawyers are licensed in U.S.
1913 - 5,,000 suffragists march in Washington, D.C. for the women's rights movement.
1840 - Lucretia Mott is one of several women delegates to attend the World's Anti-Slavery Convention in London. As a woman, she is forced to sit in the gallery and cannot participate.
1869 - The National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) and the American Woman Suffrage Association (AWSA) are formed.
1915 - A petition with 500,000 signatures in support of women's suffrage amendment is given to President Woodrow Wilson.
1872 - Susan B. Anthony is arrested for attempting to vote.
1920 - The 19th Amendment is rattified, allowing women the right to vote in federal elections.
1848 - The first Women's Rights Con nvention is held in Seneca Falls, NY. 1849 - Elizabeth Blackwell becomes the first woman to receive a medical degree in U.S. Women doctors are permitted to legally practice medicine for the first time. 1850 - Women are granted the right to own land in a state (Oregon). The Female (later Women's) Medical College is founded in Pennsylvania. 1852 - Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeeth Stanton form the Women's NY Temperance Society. 1866 - The American Equal Rights Association is founded by Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Stanton, Martha Coffin Pelham Wright, and Ernestiine Rose.
1874 - The Women's Christian CTU) is founded. Temperance Union (WC 1878 - For the first time, a Women's Suffrage Amendment is introduced to Congress. 1890 - Wyoming is first state to allow women to vote. The NWSA and the AWSA reunite to form the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA). Women begin to wear knickerbockers instead of skirts for bicycle riding. 1903 - The Women's Trade Union Leage of New York is formed to unionize working women. This group later becomes the nucleus for the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU).
1923 - Alice Paul and the National Women's Party first proposes the Equal Rights Amendment to eliminate discrimination on the basis of sex. It has never been ratified. 1934 - Florence Ellinwood Allen becomes first woman on US Court of Appeals. 1961 - Eleanor Roosevelt is appointed to chair the Commission on the Status of Women. 1966 - The National Organization for Women (NOW) is founded by Betty Goldstein Friedan. 1970 - 50,000 people march in New York City for the first Women's Strike for Equality.
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Women's History Timeline continued 1971 - U.S. Supreme Court rule ends sex discrimination in hiring. 1972 - U.S. Congress passes the Equal Employment Opportunity Act.
Secretary of State. 2008 - Hillary Rodham Clinton becomes the only First Lady ever to run for president.
1975 - Ella Grasso is first woman Governor (CT) to be re-elected. 1977 - 3,00 00 women march in Washington, D.C. on Women's Equality Day to support the E.R.A. 1981 - Sandra Day O'Connor becomes first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. 1995 - Lt. Col. Eileen Collins becomes the first American woman to pilot a Space Shuttle. 1997 - Madeleine K. Albright becomes first woman U.S. Secretary of State. 2000 - Hillary Rodham Clinton becomes the only First Lady ever elected to the United States Senate. 2005 - Condoleezza Rice becomes the first African-American woman to be appointed
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A Senior Living Community May Be Best Option—For Caregiver & Spouse BY HELEN SHAHAM Q. My wife and I are in our mid-80s and have been happily married for nearly 60 years. My wife has on-going health problems and was recently hospitalized again. Now that she’s back home, I’m finding it more and more difficult to provide her the care she needs. I love my wife and promised to be there for better or worse; however, it’s becoming quite overwhelming. Is continuing to care for her at home the best option for both of us? A. Congratulations on six decades of happy marriage. Your commitment to providing the absolute best care for your wife is commendable. However, acknowledging that it is becoming too difficult for you to provide the care, attention and support your wife needs is the first step in continuing your commendable commitment to her. An incapable, sick, tired and overwhelmed husband may no longer be able to develop a game plan that is mutually beneficially for you both. At times, it’s not unusual for spouses to feel overwhelmed when caring for their partners. Most caregivers are self-sacrificing, often putting themselves last and paying less attention to their own needs. But this can have devastating long-term consequences for both the caregiver and their spouse. Caregiving spouses are less likely to get enough rest, have time to rest when sick and maintain a healthy diet or exercise. It is vital to take care of yourself in order to take care of your wife. Try thinking about the last time you boarded an a i r p l a n e . Remember the safety instructions provided by the flight attendant: “secure your oxygen mask first before assisting someone else”? The same rule of thumb applies to caregivers. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, being a caregiver who is experiencing mental or emotional strain is an independent risk factor for mortality among elderly spousal caregivers. The study found that caregivers (aged 66-96) who experience caregiving-related stress have a 63% higher mortality. Other studies have had similar findings. Elderly spouses serving as caregivers experience higher rates of influenza and pneumonia—conditions that together constitute the fourth leading case of death among people aged 75 or older. Feeling overwhelmed for extended periods can lead to depression, which is associated with heart disease and more debilitating outcomes for patients who already have heart disease. At The Palace Senior Living Communities, we understand the stress and emotional toll caregiving can create. In fact, our continuum of care campus in Kendall has been the ideal solution for older couples who realized—despite their best efforts—they could no longer provide
the necessary care their spouse needed. Our campus is home to The Palace Suites which offers luxury independent living, The Palace Renaissance for assisted living care, The Palace Royale for those need “catered” living and The Palace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. While The Palace Suites may be the best option for the independent caregiver, the spouse needing additional care can best be served in The Palace Royale, for example. It’s a win-win for the couple. The caregiver has peace of mind knowing their spouse is receiving the best care possible and, since they are both within The Palace campus, spending quality time together isn’t an issue. Additionally, the caregiver no longer feels isolated and burdened with day-to-day responsibilities. He or she is surrounded by friendly staff and neighbors who share similar experiences. Residents whose partners provided care at home often thrive and flourish once they’ve arrived at our communities. They, too, experienced feelings of guilt and feared they were preventing their spouses from living a meaningful, active life. With these mental roadblocks removed, they were better able to focus on their overall wellbeing and make positive strides. Caregiving can be difficult for even the most patient, loving person. The Palace offers monthly support groups and informative discussions throughout Miami-Dade and Monroe counties to help those feeling overwhelmed with caring for a loved one. Led by Elder Care Specialist Alene Feinstein, the sessions explore managing guilt, reducing cost of care with financial programs and helping seniors to live longer and healthier lives. I encourage you to visit our website at www.thepalace.org/events regularly to see when future discussions are being held. Not all change should be viewed negatively. The key to providing the best care for your wife is to redefine your definition of “home”. Home is where the heart is and for our residents, it’s The Palace. Transitioning your wife to a senior living community better suited for her health care needs doesn’t mean you didn’t cherish her for better or worse. It means you loved her enough to realize you were unable to continue meeting her needs. That in itself is the ultimate show of love. If you have questions about the lifestyle changes that go with aging, or if you’d like to be invited to a social event at The Palace Suites, please send a note to Helen Shaham, The Palace Suites, 11377 S.W. 84th St., Miami, Florida 33173, call her at 305-271-2020, or email helen@thepalace.org. Helen Shaham and her husband Jacob have been operating Senior Living Communities for the past 30 years. The Palace Suites in Kendall is a luxury Independent Living Community for active seniors. In addition, The Palace at Kendall campus is home to two Assisted Living Residences and a Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. They also operate The Palace Gardens Assisted Living Community in Homestead, Homestead Manor Nursing Home and The Palace @ Home, a Medicare Certified Home Health Agency. Their two newest projects are The Palace at Weston – Luxury Living for Those 55 and Over, and The Palace Tel-Aviv, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Israel. They have two communities under development – The Palace at Weston Senior Living and The Palace at Coral Gables, Independent & Assisted Living. More information can be obtained by calling 305-271-2220 or by visiting The Palace website at <www.ThePalace.org>.
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E&D Development a leading S. Florida builder BY PAT FULTON Although South Florida building construction has been through some tough times recently, Edwin Carrion still has a smile on his face. As co-owner of E&D Development with Chris Muñoz, he says, “We survived the downturn.” As a general contractor and project manager for commercial, residential and government contracting, E&D Development, 9300 S. Dixie Hwy., has been involved in Pinecrest, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and Cutler Bay projects. Since its creation in 2002, the company has developed more than $20 million in commercial and residential projects. “We know how to treat our customers,” Carrion says. “We don’t take dollars from one project to pay for another project. We make the customer happy, even if we take a loss.” When the Miami-based firm takes on a development contract, the first steps involve securing the property site, cleaning the property and creating a protective wall for the construction period. One mark of the company’s approach is going the extra mile. Carrion adds that finishing a project on time and on budget are top priorities for his company. The company is licensed, bonded and insured and is able to finance a project for a customer. The customer may also get interior decorating design at no extra cost. A hands-on approach with each project, from the labor foreman to the CEO, results in senior management often attending on-site meetings with clients. Low-income housing development projects bring Carrion the greatest satis-
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Identity theft costs time, money, causes emotional anguish BY MICHAEL WELCH President/CEO, University Credit Union The privacy of your identity is precious and once compromised can be very challenging to recapture. The following contains information and warnings about identity theft. ID theft is defined as “the practice of stealing someone’s personal information and running up bills in their name.” ID theft increased 22 percent in 2008 to 9.9 million victims. The cost to the American consumer was $48 billion last year. Interestingly enough, women are more often the target of ID theft and the majority of cases involve individuals between the ages of 20 and 29. The largest percentage of incidents of ID theft continues to be offline, with “dumpster diving,” and the theft of a purse, wallet, checkbook or credit card as the most common. The very real and extremely scary truth is that over half of ID theft is perpetrated by friends, family, and neighbors. Although online ID theft occurs in a lesser number of cases, the outcome is no less severe. Online compromise continues to proliferate and constant care and attention is paramount when performing web related transactions. No matter what method is used to perpetrate the ID Theft, the cost in time and expense can run into hundreds of
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