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Bernstein Osberg-Braun & de Moraes, Immigration Attorneys host Consul General global gathering Meeting introduces Aventura Marketing Council 'International Committee' BY BARI AUERBACH With the mission to help the international business community compete in the global economy, the Aventura Marketing Council has formed a new International Committee co-chaired by immigration attorney Roger Bernstein and Fernando Levy Hara, principal of G&D Developers. Beyond gaining local notoriety, the International Committee recently garnered international attention at an AMC Chairman's Roundtable luncheon attended by Consul Generals from around the world at The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club. AMC Chair Cliff Schulman of Greenberg Traurig helped welcome AMC business and community leaders, special guests and dignitaries to the event hosted by Bernstein Osberg-Braun & de Moraes one of the most experienced immigration law firms in Florida focusing exclusively on corporate non-immigrant and immigrant visas, labor certifications, waivers, litigation, appeals, motions to re-open and consular processing. "In this economy, it's critical that we bring foreign investment to the U.S.," Bernstein said. "One of our firm's specialties is the 'U.S. Foreign Investor Program' enabling foreign nationals to invest in high unemployment areas and create jobs. We also assist corporations and hospitals in acquiring visas for highly-qualified personnel with extraordinary abilities; help families bring relatives from abroad; defend clients' constitutional rights in Federal court; and represent foreign governments in aiding their citizens. "Essentially, we're in the business of helping people. We want all of our clients to realize their American dream. The firm has set a long-term goal over the next decade to create freedom and opportunities
for over 10,000 people‌ with community support, we look forward to reaching that goal." During the meeting, the Aventura Marketing Council earned high praise for creating the International Committee from the following Consul Generals and Trade Commissioners eager to participate in win-win economic partnerships and business building endeavors: Diego E. Alvarez Rivera, Deputy Consul General and Trade Commissioner, Argentina; The Hon. Gladys JohnsonSands, Consul General, Bahamas; George Mayers, Consul / Liaison Officer, Barbados; Claudio Ramirez, Consul and Trade Commissioner, Canada; The Hon. Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Consul General, Japan; Dana Klein, Hon. Consul General, Republic of Macedonia; The Hon. Juan Miguel Gutierrez-Tinoco, Consul General, Mexico; The Hon. Rakieb M. Khudabux, Consul General, Republic of Suriname; and Gabriel Perez Krieb, Trade Commissioner, Mexico. Each country's representative shared universal desires to surmount global economic challenges through investment and trade partnerships as well as strengthening ties linked to industries such as tourism, manufacturing, technology and agriculture. "In spite of distance, many things can be united," said the Hon. Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Consul General of Japan. On behalf of the International Committee, co-chair Fernando Levy Hara noted, "We're looking forward to working with leaders from Argentina on our first event furthering the purpose of the International Committee to cultivate strategic alliances with global partners that can develop and enhance trade and investment opportunities in the U.S. particularly northeast Miami-Dade County. "We're also planning to establish many
Front row (L-R): The Hon. Rakieb M. Khudabux, Consul General, Republic of Suriname; The Hon. Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Consul General, Japan; Linda Osberg-Braun and Roger Bernstein, principals, Bernstein, Osberg-Braun & de Moraes; AMC Chairman Cliff Schulman, Greenberg Traurig; The Hon. Juan Miguel Gutierrez-Tinoco, Consul General, Mexico; The Hon. Gladys Johnson-Sands, Consul General, Bahamas; Back row (L-R): Diego E. Alvarez Rivera, Deputy Consul General and Trade Commissioner, Argentina; Jennifer Viscarra and Mike Braun, Bernstein law firm; Claudio Ramirez, Consul and Trade Commissioner, Canada; Alex Rangel, Bernstein law firm; George Mayers, Consul/Liaison Officer, Barbados; Gabriel Perez Krieb, Trade Commissioner, Mexico; Amy Link, Bernstein law firm; Dana Klein, Hon. Consul General, Republic of Macedonia; Regina de Moraes, principal, Bernstein law firm
more connections with countries and international business organizations and will be scheduling seminars on international investments, immigration, tax and real estate issues. In this economy, rather than simply looking inward - we need to look to the international community to create jobs, investments and more trade. We look forward to working with all of you and the countries represented here today." For more information about Bernstein Osberg-Braun & de Moraes, Immigration Attorneys, phone: 305-895-0300 or visit visaattorneys.com. To learn more about the Aventura Marketing Council's International Committee, phone: 305-932-5334.
AMC International Committee co-chairs Roger Bernstein, Bernstein, Osberg-Braun & de Moraes and Fernando Levy Hara, G&D Developers Photography by Andrew Goldstein
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Wanderings & Ponderings proved to be tumultuous since aside from Jeffrey they had very little in common. Her demands stretched his income Mark was faced with a decision. He and he never seemed to satisfy her on had been married to Kathy for five years anything. However he had Jeffrey and and no children. His background made that was a good compensation for the it almost mandatory to have children. marriage. One afternoon a few years later when Jeffrey was two, Also a sign to him, of manYvonne and Mark ran into Kathy hood. They tried, they sure did, at a shopping mart. A Kathy that but with no results. Neither he was quite pregnant. A Kathy or Kathy were at fault (in their who went right up to Mark, cirminds). Mark had started an cled him and loudly explained affair on the side with Yvonne “Take a look Mark, I’m pregand she notified him that she nant with my new husband. It was pregnant. He wanted her wasn’t me.” She laughed and to have the child but Yvonne walked away. Mark looked after stated that unless he divorced Dan Palmer Kathy but quick, she was get- ––––––––––––––– her with disgust. “She must have ting an abortion. It didn’t take Mark too taken pills of some kind.” He picked long to decide that he wanted the child Jeffrey up “What does she think she’s sayand went to Kathy and told her that he ing? Jeffrey looks like me.” Yvonne looked at Jeffrey and Mark. wanted a divorce since it was obvious that Kathy couldn’t become pregnant Everyone had done well. She had marand with Yvonne he had a child in the ried Mark. He had wanted a son and he had Jeffrey. Did Jeffrey look like his making. Much to his surprise, Kathy was very father? Hard to see, since she hadn’t agreeable to the divorce. Within three seen the father since she had married months he was divorced, he married Mark. However if Mark wanted another Yvonne and a few months later his son child, she could always look him up. Quite sure he’d help her out. Jeffrey was born. His married to Yvonne
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Turnberry for the Arts to host walking tour of Aventura Mall collection Turnberry for the Arts, Turnberry Associates' dynamic cultural initiative combining contemporary art and education, will host the first walking tour of its world-class Aventura Mall collection on Tuesday, April 14th at 10 a.m. Aventura-area residents and visitors are invited to learn more about the mall's works on permanent display, including Eye Benches by Louise Bourgeois, Walking Figure by Donald Baechler, Back of a Snowman by Gary Hume, Florida's Soul by Jaume Plensa, Suzanne Walking in Skirt and Top and Julian Walking in T-Shirt and Shorts by Julian Opie, Untitled by Jorge Pardo, Acquired Required Desired Admired All Within The Realm of Possibility by Lawrence Weiner, Tree of Knowledge by Tom Otterness and the interactive indoor playground Rainbow Valley that was created by Friends With You. Participants should enter through the piazza next to Cheesecake Factory and meet on the first level at the Fountain Court below Pardo's hanging "butterflies." Appreciating the positive impact that art can have upon
people of all ages and all walks of life, the mission of Turnberry for the Arts is to enhance the experiences of local residents and visitors. The Aventura Mall collection spotlights not only acclaimed international artists but also those emerging from Miami's art community to receive worldwide acclaim. "Turnberry for the Arts recognizes that contemporary art enriches people's lives by engaging their senses, igniting their imaginations, and creating stimulating environments," said Jacqueline Fletcher, director of Turnberry for the Arts, who will be hosting the tour. "We are delighted to present these exceptional artworks and look forward to an informative morning." South Florida's #1 shopping destination among international visitors, Aventura Mall was voted Best Local Shopping Destination by The Miami Herald's "Hot List." For more information call 305-935-1110 or visit aventuramall.com
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American Friends of Magen David Adom welcomes Consul General of Israel Mort Appleton and Ana Matos recently hosted the The Hon. Ofer Bavly, Consul General of Israel at a dessert reception in Residence Du Cap at Williams Island. The event was held on behalf of American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA), Israel's ambulance and emergency medical responders, providing disaster, ambulance and blood services. Bavly gave a briefing and update on the current situation in the Middle East and the outcome of the elections and the impact it will have on the peace process. He also spoke about his personal experiences with Magen David Adom (MDA) and how his two sisters volunteered during their high school years and beyond. "This organization it truly humanitarian, helping Christians, Jews, and Muslims," he said. For more information, contact the AFMDA office at 954-457-9766. Ana Matos; The Hon. Ofer Bavly, Consul General of Israel; Mort Appleton
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Tennis Fest 2009 at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC was a winner! This prestigious event was adorned with many decorated tennis celebrities including Todd Martin and Aaron Krikstein, both of whom have played against and beat such players as Andre Agassi, Borris Becker, Pete Sampras, Ivan Lendl, Stefan Edberg, Jim Courier and Michael Chang. This year's event began on Saturday, March 14th, with a Grand Pro-Am Auction and cocktail reception at Christine Lee's at Gulfstream Park where Todd and Aaron were available to meet and share stories of their "Court Days." The Grand Pro-Am Tournament and Junior Pro-Am Tournament followed on Sunday, March 15th. Proceeds benefited the MARJCC Scholarship Fund and the University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Society in memory of Pat Goldfine, Lewis Ehrlich, and Donna Cerami.
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Aventura Hospital appoints Dr. Paul A. Vignola, Medical Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Aventura Hospital is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Paul A. Vignola as the new medical director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Dr. Vignola graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 1971. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital and continued his medical education with a fellowship in interventional cardiology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Vignola also served as the director of the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program at Mt. Sinai Medical Center. "Dr. Vignola brings to Aventura Hospital more than 20 years of dedicated expert experience to the field of interventional cardiology, along with a strong educational background and a passion for CEO, Aventura Hospital. "We are very happy to welcome Dr. Vignola to our Aventura family."
Dr. Vignola is board certified by the American Board of internal medicine in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease. Previously, he served as the director of the cardiac catheterization lab and as the chief of cardiology at Mt. Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Vignola joins a talented team at Aventura Hospital, consisting of interventional cardiologists and staff experts specializing in invasive cardiology who are on-call 24 hours a day. Aventura Hospital's state-ofthe-art cardiac catheterization laboratories are equipped with the most advanced technology, including all-digital cardiovascular imaging systems. The improved viewing helps our cardiologists to treat coronary artery blockages that could cause heart attacks or other serious cardiovascular damage. For more information, visit aventurahospital.com
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Miami Dade College President appointed to Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Miami Branch Board of Directors
Throughout his Board of Governors in four decade career in Washington, D.C. The higher education, Dr. Board of Governors Eduardo J. Padrón, presappoints three of the ident of Miami Dade directors of the Miami College (MDC), has Branch, and the Atlanta been appointed to head office directors numerous important appoint four. Padrón's national boards, includinsight will be key as he ing being tapped to is not only a lifelong eduserve by four U.S. cator, but received his Presidents. Now, he has advanced degrees in ecobeen appointed to the nomics. board of directors of the Padrón, who has Federal Reserve Bank of been president of Miami Atlanta's Miami Branch. Dade College since 1995, Federal Reserve was recently appointed Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón Bank of Atlanta branch chair of the Association directors provide economic information of American Colleges and Universities. from the branch territory to the district He is also a member of the board of bank's president and head office direc- directors of the American Council on tors, who use the information in formu- Education, the Carnegie Foundation, lating monetary policy and making dis- and the Business/Higher Education count rate recommendations. Padrón Forum. Padrón is also on the editorial was appointed to the board of directors boards of University Business, The of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Miami Branch by the Federal Reserve and The Presidency.
Hampton Inn hosts Jan Solomon, "From Business Breakdown to Business Breakthroughs" Members of Aventura Marketing Council's Business Development Committee recently filled the meeting room at Hampton Inn Hallandale Beach / Aventura located at 1000 South Federal Highway for a special presentation by FIU Biscayne Bay Campus Development Officer Jan Solomon, a PhD candidate in International Relations and Global Leadership. The presentation titled "From Business Breakdown to Business Breakthroughs" walked members through the essential qualities required of 21st century leaders including masterful communication skills consisting of "speaking", "listening", "self awareness / self assessment", "relationships / partnerships", "vision", "strategy", "actions" and of course "breakdowns." "In the gap between the breakdown and the breakthroughs there are three
pivotal elements to achieve a better outcome," says Solomon. "First, 'make a public declaration' of the breakdown by letting people know. Second, 'kill the alternative,' meaning not to evacuate the project and to consciously decide to work through it. And third, gather the stakeholders and agree to get through the breakdown by taking decisive and immediate actions." "Jan's presentation was remarkable," said AMC's Business Development Committee Chairman Peter L. Fishel, CPA. "All who attended were inspired and motivated to strengthen their leadership skills and work through those challenging breakdowns that are certain to find us all." For more information, contact Jan Solomon at 305-919-5700 Aventura Marketing Council, 305-932-5334; Hampton Inn, 954-874-1111.
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Historically Yours BY BOB DIAMOND BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: THE BAWDY PRINTERPHILOSOPHER The following is a condensed reprint of a 1747 article in Franklin’s “The Pennsylvania Gazette” describing the speech of Miss Polly Baker, before a Court of Judicature near Boston, where she was prosecuted the fifth time for having a bastard child: “Which influenced the Court to dispense with her Punishment and induced one of her Judges to marry her the next Day.” “I am a poor unhappy Woman, who have no money to fee Lawyers to plead for me. All I humbly hope is that my fine be remitted. This is the Fifth Time that I have been dragged before you. I defy anyone to say that I have ever wronged Man, Woman or Child. I have brought five fine Children into the World; I have maintained them well at my own industry, without burdening the Township. I readily consented to the only Proposal of Marriage that was ever made
to me, which was when I was a Virgin; but too easily confiding in the Person’s Sincerity that made it, I unhappily lost my own Honour, by trusting to his; for he got me with Child and then forsook me: That very person has become a Magistrate and I had hopes he would have appeared this Day in my favor, however, my Undoer, has advanced in power in the very government that now punishes my misfortune. How can it be believed that Heaven is angry at my having children, when God has crowned them with immortal souls? Please consider the growing number of Batchelors who leave unproduced (which is little better than Murder) of their posterity to the next generation? Is not this a greater Offence than mine? Compel them either to Marry or pay double the Fine of Fornication every year. Why must poor young Women be disgraced when the great Command of Nature’s God is to Increase and Multiply? In my humble Opinion, instead of Whipping me, a Statue should be erected to my Memory.” The foregoing hoax by Franklin was widely reprinted as actual fact. Public response was overwhelmingly in Polly’s favor, except for the bachelors.
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Allied North America: The construction specialists distinguishes Allied from its competitors," notes Abraira when speaking Allied North about why Allied stands America is one of the apart in the industry. "Our country's foremost consingular focus ensures struction risk managethat our clients benefit ment specialists. "We're from a team that the risk management truly understands the experts that leading conevolving construction tractors, builders and market trends by receivowners count on for coning timely advice. Allied struction insurance and also employs cutting edge surety solutions," says technology to ensure that Daniel Abraira in the our clients receive the firm's Coral Gables most up-to-date risk manoffice, which serves agement tools, such as the clients in the Sate of mySocrates Contractor Florida. "This includes Portal, which is invaluour work with the firms Daniel Abraira, Allied North America able to owners and conawarded I-95 constructractors alike in managing tion and MIA reconstruction projects." Allied North America rep- their risk program." Allied North America employs over resents some of the largest construction companies in Spain for work performed 450 professionals with a wide range of experience and capabilities including here in the U.S. Allied North America was founded experts in the areas of builder's risk, in Jericho, NY, by Chairman Bill Marino property and casualty, surety bonding, in 1979 and joined by President Henry wrap ups and many other disciplines. Lombardi in 1987. The firm recognized Many of our professionals hold law, the need to develop a national platform in engineering and project management response to our client needs and has degrees, which fully support the needs of grown significantly with 16 offices now the construction industry," he says. throughout the United States. Allied "Bottom line, we understand very well North America is proud to represent over the risks, insurance and surety needs of 1,200 clients nationwide, which include owners and contractors." For more information about Allied many of the largest builders and conNorth America, call Daniel Abraira, struction companies in the nation. CRIS, 305-423-2208 or "Our specialization in the construc- CLCS, tion industry is just one of the factors that dabraira@alliedna.com BY LYNN CARROLL
S. Howard Wittels, M.D., Mount Sinai Medical Center Chief of Anesthesiology, receives special 'Patriot Award' The Florida Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a U.S. Department of Defense organization, presented S. Howard Wittels, M.D., chief of the Division of Anesthesiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, and his associates with the "Patriot Award." This award honors individuals and/or companies that go above and beyond federal requirements in their support of employees called into active military duty by the National Guard or Reserve. Hector Davila, M.D., Mount Sinai anesthesiologist, nominated Dr. Wittels for all of the support that he and his anesthesia associates provided while Dr. Davila was deployed overseas. "I am deeply moved by the lengths Dr. Wittels and my partners went to, to support my service and the care and concern they showed for my family while I was away," said Dr. Davila.
"I am humbled as the recipient of this award," said Dr. Wittels, but the award is not just for me, but for all the physicians in the department who consistently stepped up to support Dr. Davila and other reservists called to serve our nation. "My parents raised to me always do the right thing, and supporting my colleagues while they are defending our country is the epitome of right." "We are extremely proud of Dr. Wittels and his colleagues in the Division of Anesthesia for all they did to support Dr. Davila while he was out on active duty," said Steven D. Sonenreich, president and chief executive officer of Mount Sinai. "Dr. Wittels has been an exemplary member of our medical staff for more than 25 years and always leads by example."
COL Chance T. Kaplan, M.D., Mount Sinai plastic surgeon and Command Surgeon for the 81st Regional Readiness Command; Michael Mills, ESGR Regional Representative; S. Howard Wittels, M.D., chief of Mount Sinai's Division of Anesthesiology; and COL Hector Davila, M.D., Mount Sinai anesthesiologist and Deputy Command Surgeon for the 81st Regional readiness Command
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Hot tub leaves her cold Q: My husband wants to fool around in the hot tub. I always have the feeling that the neighbors are looking through the holes in the fence, even if it’s at night. He calls me a prude. How can I convince him to leave me alone about this, or should I give in? A: I agree with you that if your heart is not in it, you shouldn’t have to do it. But there may be another solution. Without discussing it with your husband or your neighbors or anybody else, why not try to make the hot tub as private as possible. Cover up those holes, or make the fence higher. Plant some bushes around the hot tub, or move it someplace more secluded. If you can create an environment where you’ll feel safe, then you and your husband can enjoy fooling around without having to worry about being watched. But don’t let him call you a prude just because there is something he likes that you don’t. Q: I found your answer to a recent letter to be appalling. The letter was from a woman who said she was sending signals to a man
but he was not getting it. You said the man is probably homosexual. Did it ever cross your mind that the man may be shy? As a psychologist you should know how devastating shyness can be, especially in relationships with the opposite sex. The anxiety that goes along with shy men in relationships is a bigger handicap than having two heads! The man in question is probably painfully shy, and with a lifetime of being shot down might be afraid to make a move. Does this sound possible? You owe us painfully shy but straight guys an apology. A: I do hear of many cases where the reason that the man does not respond is because he is homosexual, even if he does not realize it yet, but I also must stand corrected, because extreme shyness could also be the cause. Now that you’ve pointed this condition out, I must tell you, and all those other painfully shy people out there, that there are ways for you to overcome this. There are behavioral therapists who specialize in this area and who can help overcome shyness through a series of exercises. This does not involve psychotherapy, where you must delve into your past to discover what caused the shyness to develop, but rather is a quicker way that often leads to very good results. Having taken the step to write to me on behalf of the paintfully shy, I now say that you have an obligation to make an appointment with such a therapist in order to help yourself. There is no reason to continue to suffer when help is available.
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Aventura residents walk towards a cure for multiple sclerosis
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society South Florida Chapter recently hosted its Aventura MS Walk at Founders Park South. Close to 500 participants enjoyed breakfast compliments of The Original Pancake House, laced up their sneakers and warmed-up with a session led by Equinox Fitness Club prior to participating in the annual event, raising more than $50,000 to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis. The Aventura MS Walk was one of the three walks to kick-off MS Awareness Week, a nationwide campaign that encourages people to "move it" and do something about MS and walkers gather to share their MS now. Through the MS Walk, the South Florida Chapter sup- Volunteers Walk Spirit ports the funding of programs and services for the 6,000 people living with MS in South Florida, and national research programs aimed at finding a cure for the disease for the 400,000 Americans living with MS. "We understand everyone is affected during these difficult economic times and people living with MS are no exception," said Karen Dresbach, president, National MS Society South Florida Chapter. "We are so grateful to our walkers, volunteers and sponsors who have dedicated their time and energy to raise funds for the MS Walk. They are passionate individuals who are committed to changing the future and helping to bring an end to multiple sclerosis." Equinox Fitness Club gets the crowd started with a Sponsors of the MS Walk included CNL Bank, Acorda, high energy warm-up Perry Ellis America, FMS Bonds, Equinox Fitness Club, Crystal Geyser, Del Monte, Falic Family Foundation, Publix, 97.3 the Coast, NewsRadio 610, Univision and Comcast. For more information about the MS Walk or other MS events, visit mswalksouthflorida.org or Committee member Joseph Maya walking with Dina's call 800-344-4867. Walkers enjoyed massages compliments of Heroes Florida Chiropractic Sports and Rehab Center
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Bernstein Osberg-Braun & de Moraes, Immigration Meeting introduces Aventura Marketing
Roger Bernstein; The Hon. Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Consul General, Japan
Serge Lafrance, IDEA - Interntational Design Engineering Architecture; Scott Kimball and Jeri Rosenthal Kimball, MRA Design
Zoe Masterson, Classic Residence by Hyatt; Dana Klein, Hon. Consul General, Republic of Macedonia
Dan Palmer, Aventura News; Sen. Gwen Margolis; Ada Cabrera-Teske, JGB Bank; Gabriel Perez Krieb, Trade Commissioner, Mexico
Shelley Costin, Miami Gardens Florist; David Feder, The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club; Tom Oliveri, Northern Trust
George Mayers, Consul/Liaison Officer, Barbados; Misha Mladenovic, Cabi Developers
Larry Taylor, CFP, Janney Montgomery Scott; Zita Wolensky; Chris Huff, Dolphin Stadium
Peter L. Fishel, CPA; Rita Regev, Coral Shores Realty; Vladimir Yurovsky, UBS
Gabriel Perez Krieb, Trade Commissioner, Mexico; Andy Lewis, Eisinger, Brown, Lewis & Frankel
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Attorneys host Consul General global gathering Council 'International Committee'
The Hon. Juan Osberg-Braun
Miguel Gutierrez-Tinoco, Consul General, Mexico; Linda
Bruce Roberts, Wachovia Securities; Phil Rosen, Bloomgarden, Goudreau & Rosen; Sonny Levitt, Riverside-Gordon Memorial Chapels
Mark J. Lynn, Attorney; Edward Steinberg, Velocity Processing; Aventura Comm. Teri Holzberg; Jeff Davidson, Velocity Processing
George Mayers, Consul/Liaison Officer, Barbados; Aventura Comm. Bob Diamond and Vice Mayor Billy Joel
Jeff Levinson, BNY Mellon; Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcup; Sen. Gwen Margolis; Sydney Davis, Top Shelf Artists
Gabriel Perez Krieb, Trade Commissioner, Mexico; Leslie Stein, JGB Bank; Lauren Morris, AIPAC
Fernando Levy Hara, G&D Developers; Diego E. Alvarez Rivera, Deputy Consul General and Trade Commissioner, Argentina; Aventura Mayor Susan Gottlieb
The Hon. Gladys Johnson-Sands, Consul General, Bahamas; Regina de Moraes
Claudio Ramirez, Consul and Trade Commissioner, Canada; Charlene Welker, Mount Sinai Medical Center Photography by Andrew Goldstein
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Foods that fool ‘ya BY BARI AUERBACH At the grocery store you’re on a mission to fill your cart with only healthful foods, drinks and snacks – so you choose yogurt covered raisins, Vitamin Water, and granola – but guess what? You’re about to sabotage your diet! A handful of yogurt raisins has about as much saturated fat as two BK burgers; the Vitamin Water has eight grams of sugar; and if you have two cups of granola cereal – that’s a whopping 660 calories and 51 grams of sugar (12 teaspoons). On an episode of “Good Morning America,” nutrition expert Joy Bauer explained that when it comes to losing weight, cutting back on calories is critical – so it can be infuriating when you’re fooled by a food that sounds diet friendly but is actually loaded with calories, sugar, and fat! Here’s a rundown on some of the popular offenders Bauer calls “foods that fool”... 2% Reduced-Fat Milk: It’s not that lowfat/low-calorie when you consider that whole milk is 3.3% fat. Solution: Switch from 2% reduced-fat milk to skim milk and assuming you have one serving each day - at the end of the year, you’ll
save more than 14,000 calories and drop four pounds! Chicken Caesar Salads: Thanks to excessive dressing, croutons, and cheese, a standard chicken Caesar salad can total 1,130 calories and add more than 90 grams of fat to your diet! Solution: Request NO dressing (you’ll save up to 475 calories) and lose the croutons (another 70 calorie savings). Instead, toss with 1-2 teaspoons olive oil and balsamic vinegar. This lighter version is about 685 calories - for a savings of 445 calories. Dried Fruit: All fruit is packed with nutrition; however, dried fruit is significantly higher in calories than fresh fruit when you calculate comparable amounts. That’s because you’re taking out all the moisture leaving a small piece of concentrated sugar. Solution: If you’re watching your weight, eat fresh fruit. You’ll get much more volume and satisfaction. Fruit Smoothies: One 24-ounce smoothie provides about 450 calories. That’s the same amount of calories in 10-12 doughnut holes! Solution: Save fruit smoothies for occasional indulgences or make less caloric homemade versions using 1-2 servings fruit, ? cup skim milk,
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and ? non-fat flavored yogurt. Coffee & Tea Drinks: Some can be astronomically high in calories depending on the ingredients and size of the drink...There are some with more than 1,000 calories for 16 ounces. At Starbucks, grande Iced Berry Chai Infusion has 46 g. sugar/ 51g. carbs and all those grande “skinny” Vanilla Lattes with 28 g. sugar/30 g. carbs could be why you’re not losing those last 10 pounds. Soups: Broth soups are great, but cream or milk-based soups can be fairly high in fat, with more than 300 calories for 8-12 ounces. “Organic”: Just because you may be shopping at Whole Foods Market doesn’t mean you still don’t have to check nutrition content. It may be nice to think all those tantalizing prepared foods in the cases are “perfectly healthy” – but the pasta with cheese in that creamy sauce still has fat and calories...so don’t let the organic label fool ‘ya!
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self-discovery can be intimidating. When you peel back the layers of your life it may make you cry just like the onion makes you cry when it is exposed. One of the reasons you might not want to peel back your layers and get to your core is the same reason you don’t like to open an onion. You don’t want to cry or feel badly. You might be afraid that that if your insides and true personality are revealed you will be rejected by others. You might be afraid that you will reject yourself. Self-loathing is a major deterrent to self-acceptance and happiness. On the other hand, remember that people do not stop eating onions just because they make them cry. You should not stop peeling your own layers just because it makes you cry. You may be surprised and delighted by what you find. You might be tempted to leave the outer skin intact to protect you from what is inside. But, if you never peel your onion, you will never know what is inside. You will miss the opportunity to discover your own inner truth. If you never look inside yourself you will never see your core and the beauty that lies within. Patricia Frank is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She can be reached at 305-788-4864, 212 308-0309.
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Attorney Mark J. Lynn opens independent law firm BY LYNN CARROLL LC: You recently opened a new law office. What's your area of expertise? ML: I'm a transactional attorney who has been practicing for more than 11 years. I have a great deal of experience in real estate transactions, both commercial and residential, as well as corporate formation and organization and other business transactions. LC: What do you mean by "business transactions"? ML: Generally, business transactions are the purchase and sale of businesses, as well as negotiating a wide range of agreements, including contracts for dealers, delivery systems, equipment leases, property management and technology. LC: Isn't this a risky time to open a transactional law firm? ML: I believe that opening a law firm is much like opening any other business, and to succeed in any business you need to be optimistic and proactive in spite of the circumstances. I honestly think that this is a very interesting and exciting time to be in the transactional area, because the upside potential is huge. LC: Where do you see your initial business coming from?
PROVOCATIVE QUESTIONS FOR PROVOCATIVE PEOPLE ML: I have several loyal clients who I have worked with for years, and who have remained active. Also, interest rates are very low and the federal government is injecting billions of dollars into helping homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments. I can work with people and their lenders in refinancing and modifying their loans and provide great value there. LC: Have you been in the area long? What's your involvement with the community? ML: I was raised in Plantation, and except for attending the University of Pennsylvania I've always lived in South Florida. I resided in Aventura for several years and have a lot of family here. I'm a member of the Real Property Trust & Probate Section of the Florida Bar, and I'm on the board of directors of the Southeast Florida section of American Red Magen David of Israel. I also helped form and served as general counsel for a not-for-profit organization in Miami.
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Bookkeepers USA cuts costs by billing per transaction to find qualified personnel." As its name implies, If business owners considBookkeepers USA has ering outsourcing bookkeeping clients nationwide. functions lend Scott Sander an "Companies that are ear, they may soon be lending outsourcing or downsizing him their books as well! find Bookkeepers USA His new company, presents a wonderful Bookkeepers USA, stands out in opportunity, "Sander says. a time-sensitive business, charg"One of our clients had a ing by the transaction rather than 40-hour person doing a by the hour. And, Sander says, payroll that really only took it's doubtful you could find any two days. The beauty of firm with a lineup more qualiour services is that they are fied. Scott Sander, Bookkeepers USA all Internet-based, so it "Every person we hire," he doesn't matter to the client says, "has at least 20 years experience, is computer literate and is trained on where our people are or when they actually do the work, as long as it meets deadline." QuickBooks." Sander says he began Bookkeepers Bookkeepers USA takes advantage of one of South Florida's overlooked resources - USA with one ad in an e-newspaper and has its wealth of highly qualified retirees. since gained considerable satisfaction from it, "Nobody can compare with that generation in in addition to enthusiastic response. "I'm excited about doing something for terms of honesty, integrity, loyalty and commy profession," he says. "We're employing mitment," he says. A co-founder of this new company with an overlooked resource in our country and wife, Debbie Blasberg-Sander, Sander says keeping jobs in America that are often outthat in his many years as a CPA it has always sourced abroad. And for the first time in my been difficult to find qualified people - an professional life, I have more workforce than I have jobs for." industry-wide problem. Call Bookkeepers USA at 305-815"In our business, getting hard-working people is crucial," he says. "Over the years, 6162 or email Scott@bookkeepers-usa.com whenever I've gone to conferences, I've heard or Debbie@bookkeepers-usa.com the same complaints about how difficult it is BY LYNN CARROLL
Visiting Angels can help you care for your loved one BY LYNN CARROLL In a perfect world, you and your family would be able to take care of aging parents at home. But the reality is that caring for an aging or ill parent is a full-time job that can take a toll on the caregiver; and for many of these seniors, the skilled care provided in a nursing home is not a viable option. That's where Visiting Angels comes in. Visiting Angels is a nationwide franchised network of independently owned and operated non-medical senior homecare agencies helping older adults continue to live in their own homes by providing caring, experienced Michelle Kain and Jay home caregivers up to 24 Visiting Angels hours a day. "We place only experienced caregivers who pass a rigorous screening process," says Michelle Kain, owner/director of the local Visiting Angels office. "Many of them have grown tired of the Medicare model taking over healthcare and appreciate the opportunity to do one-on-one personal care." The staff at Visiting Angels works with each family to develop an individualized program to manage the daily needs of the client.
Those needs are then matched to the best possible caregiver and the family has the final say in the selection process. After the caregiver has been placed in the home, Visiting Angels continues its personalized contact through telephone check-in and home visits. "We build relationships with families," says Kain. In addition to offering assistance with hygiene, medication reminders and companionship, Visiting Angels caregivers also perform light housekeeping tasks, run errands, prepare meals and do shopping providing a respite in many ways for families dealing with the care of a loved one. "Often, the children of our clients live in another state and Valinsky, principals, cannot be physically present to check on them, " Kain says. "We provide the peace of mind they need and the quality care their parents deserve, all within the safe and secure surroundings of their own home." For additional information on the local office of Visiting Angels, serving Broward and North Miami-Dade, visit BrowardCaregivers.com or call 954-5278888 (toll free 888-527-8882).
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Are we now in the ‘eye’ of the economic storm?
Al Sunshine 4 YOUR MONEY
Having been blown out of my house by Hurricane Andrew and seeing much of my 401K savings blown away by our current financial storm, I tend to look at this recession like a massive dark cloud raining down on all of us. So when I think I’m seeing the first possible sign of clearing skies, I think of it as if we’re now in the eye of the storm. Remember, when the storm’s eye passes over, there’s a temporary lull in the winds and it looks like it’s clearing nicely. But then you are hit by the backside of the storm and you have more bad weather before the whole thing finally blows away. I’ve covered storms where the winds on one side of the eye blow down a fence and it gets picked up and blown down in the opposite direction when the winds change as the eye passes overhead. So what does this have to do with mid-March
Economics? Plenty. Because I believe we’re in the eye of the financial storm right now. During the next few months, unemployment will peak at more than 10 percent. Corporate profits will remain soft and all the economic indicators that have plummeted throughout the recession will basically bottom out. Our economy will look like there is no end in sight to our economic downturn. However, this will happen right along with growing signs that the trillion-dollar economic stimulus plan enacted last fall by the Bush administration and continued by President Obama is finally working. Hundreds of billions of dollars are starting to kick-start the economy, as it was intended. New “foreclosure prevention” programs are starting to hit the market aimed at keeping homeowners from losing their homes. Massive public works projects soon will start putting American workers back into the workforce. And Wall Street is paying attention. Analysts say the stock market anticipates the U.S. economy by about six to nine months. When the stock markets goes up or down, it’s because investors are either “Bullish” on growth or “Bearish” in concerns over possible losses. Watch Al Sunshine’s “4 Your Money” reports weekdays on CBS4 news beginning at noon.
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Make every day Earth Day! This year it falls on April 22, but Miami-Dade County can help you go green on Earth Day and beyond. • Save water by exchanging your old showerhead for a free, new low-flow version. • Get a free tree at a nearby Adopt-a-Tree event — you’ll help replenish the earth with life-giving oxygen and improve our tree canopy. • Save time and paper by paying your County bills online. For more Earth Day information and tips on how to live, work and play green, go to green.miamidade.gov or call 3-1-1.
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Discover Your Own Natural Treasure... Hollywood is an exhilarating location where there is always something to see and do. Mark your calendar for these free ongoing events!
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ArtsPark at Young Circle • 5–9pm The area’s largest food-tasting and networking extravaganza. Info: 954-923-4000 • Wednesday, April 29
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Seaside Craft Fair Hollywood Beach Broadwalk • 10am - 5pm Discover one-of-a-kind hand-made crafts, jewelry, and more created by over 100 crafters. Info: 954-472-3755 • Saturday, May 2 • Sunday, May 3
Red, White & Bluegrass Hollywood Beach Broadwalk Friday, 6-10pm • Saturday, 5-10pm • Sunday, 5-9pm The 7th annual festival will feature traditional and contemporary bluegrass artists. Info: 954-924-9705 • May 8, 9 & 10
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Dream Car Classic Every 1st Sunday • 10am–3pm Hollywood Blvd (Young Circle & 21st Ave) Featuring dozens of pre-1980 vintage cars! Info: 954-926-3377 • April 5 & May 3
ArtWalk Every 3rd Saturday • 7–10pm Visit participating galleries and shops. Maps available at Comfort Zone Studio & Spa (2028 Harrison Street). Info: 954-921-3016 • April 18
Ongoing Events at the ArtsPark at Young Circle Blue Moon Thursday • Thursdays at 7pm
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Plaza Performances • Fridays at 7pm
Josh’s Organic Garden Green Market Every Sunday • 9am–5:31pm Harrison St & the Broadwalk Bushels of healthy, fresh, 100% certified organic food. Info: 954-456-FARM (3276)
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Imagination Hour • Saturdays at 3pm Storytelling combined with interactive kids activities.
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2000 Dodge Dakota 43k mi, $6500, Blue, Ref#: 5991154, Phone: 305-279-2357
1994 Lexus SC 400 180k mi, $3900, White, Ref#: 6339772, Phone: 772-812-1791
1995 Chevrolet Corvette 32k mi, $13999, Dark Metallic Purple, Ref#: 6077636, Phone: 305-981-3730
1987 Dodge Dakota 342k mi, $775, Black, Ref#: 4551909, Phone: 305-866-1286
1971 Chevrolet Townman 110k mi, $1500, Yellow, Ref#: 5696104, Phone: 786-223-6925
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 - Reduced 105k mi, $7999, Gold, Ref#: 5473796, Phone: 305-490-3615
1971 Chevrolet Corvette 107k mi, $17995, Ontario Orange, Ref#: 6118490, Phone: 954-682-2640
2005 Nissan Murano SL 32k mi, $15700, Midnight Blue, Ref#: 5344022, Phone: 305-825-4288 1971 Mercedes-Benz 220D 94k mi, $1500, Blue, Ref#: 4400634, Phone: 305-242-5870
2000 Honda Odyssey 110k mi, $5900, Emerald, Ref#: 6119108, Phone: 954-579-5583 2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade 78k mi, $7500, Black, Ref#: 6021022, Phone: 305-788-7602
2001 Ford Explorer Sport 88k mi, $4150, White, Ref#: 6102887, Phone: 954-479-7006
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1969 Pontiac Lemans 35k mi, $20000, Black Lacquer, Ref#: 4400550, Phone: 305-242-5870
2005 Volvo S60 2.5T FWD 40k mi, $14000, White, Ref#: 6119224, Phone: 954-295-0109
1950 GMC Pick-up Truck 5k mi, $8000, Two-Tone Orange/Silver, Ref#: 6358950, Phone: 954-410-2723
1979 Ford Bronco 104k mi, $2995, White, Ref#: 6085173, Phone: 954-608-8909 1964 Ford Galaxy Fastback 120k mi, $7000, Green/White, Ref#: 5434831, Phone: 305-756-5470
1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 150k mi, $11000, Beige, Ref#: 5434820, Phone: 305-756-5470
1987 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 179k mi, $2800, Apple Red, Ref#: 6102896, Phone: 305-248-8765
2008 Toyota Yaris 5k mi, $11000, Dark Gray, Ref#: 6141922, Phone: 954-309-8749
1993 Ford F150 206k mi, $1545, Silver, Ref#: 6122306, Phone: 305-233-6300
1965 Dodge Polara 73k mi, $10000, Blue, Ref#: 5557899, Phone: 305-931-0383
1974 Chevrolet Corvette 13k mi, $17500, White, Ref#: 6331096, Phone: 786-367-1216
2002 Chrysler Town & Country 97k mi, $7325, Light Blue, Ref#: 6358941, Phone: 305-984-2699
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT Leather 64k mi, $11499, Platium Silver, Ref#: 6335282, Phone: 954-818-4017
2002 Ford Windstar SE 90k mi, $3200, Gold, Ref#: 6034439, Phone: 305-968-1192
1979 Volkswagen Beetle 118k mi, $12000, Silver, Ref#: 6092391, Phone: 305-979-3231
2004 Toyota Corolla LE 22k mi, $8499, Beige, Ref#: 6090028, Phone: 954-429-9828
2000 Ford Windstar LX 91k mi, $800, Forest Green, Ref#: 5747356, Phone: 954-430-5695
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1992 Chevrolet Corvette 67k mi, $12950, White, Ref#: 4880715, Phone: 305-256-0934
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 29k mi, $11490, Red with Black Top, Ref#: 6190199, Phone: 305-457-0972
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1987 Chevrolet Honey Bee 41k mi, $14000, Tan & Black, Ref#: 5512261, Phone: 786-390-2116
1995 Proline Bay Boat 200 hrs, $8900, White, Ref#: 6307661, Phone: 305-775-2823
2005 Yamaha V Star 12k mi, $4500, Black/Green, Ref#: 6296021, Phone: 954-650-6152
2001 Harley Davidson Fatboy FLSTFI 15k mi, $18000, Black, Ref#: 5818896, Phone: 305-479-3534
1997 Damon Ford E350 51k mi, $13000, White, Ref#: 4573243, Phone: 954-914-4133
2007 Yamaha V-Star 1100 4k mi, $12000, Black with Ghost Flames, Ref#: 5815357, Phone: 305-751-5109
1993 Offshore Center Console 200 hrs, $2000, White, Ref#: 5512247, Phone: 786-390-2116
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1987 Bayliner Capris Classic 5k hrs, $1500, Blue and White, Ref#: 6327636, Phone: 305-394-0924
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2006 Harley Davidson Soft Tail Deluxe 2k mi, $15000, Black Cherry, Ref#: 5078072, Phone: 561-654-4443 1970 Fibercraft 16 ft. Open Fish 100 hrs, $3500, Dark Gray Hull, Ref#: 4400686, Phone: 305-242-5870 1991 Prince Craft 100 hrs, $2500, White/Blue, Ref#: 5178929, Phone: 954-435-4053
Date Created: 3/24/2009
2006 Keystone Outback $19500, Beige, Ref#: 6201823, Phone: 954-742-2843
2002 Honda Shadow Ace 750 4k mi, $4000, Red and Black, Ref#: 6092457, Phone: 954-309-9421
2006 Arctic Cat 650 100 mi, $5000, Red, Ref#: 5989408, Phone: 954-540-3992
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1981 Cruisers Yachts 17.5 $4999, Red, White, Black, Ref#: 5482023, Phone: 954-784-9904
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