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April 22 - 28, 2009

Aventura Marketing Council holds Student Connection Graduation Ceremonies Wachovia Securities/Wells Fargo and Miami-Dade Comm. Sally Heyman sponsor year-end event It's become quite the tradition….at the end Connection's first Hon. Chair, Janet Reno. of each school year, almost 100 at-risk students FIU's Vice Provost Dr. Joe West, from the Aventura Marketing Council's welcomed the group onto the campus and (AMC) seven Dade Partner schools participate encouraged the students to commit to in a full morning of "Student Connection continuing their education.

Graduation" activities at Florida International Afterwards, everyone enjoyed a great University, Biscayne Bay Campus. luncheon, with special thanks to Last week, the graduation cereMichael Erber of Tropical Smoothie monies, held in the beautiful Wolfe Café Aventura; Blue Bell Ice University Center Ballroom, startCream, Philly Pretzel Factory, ed with the "One-on-One", where FIU Biscayne Bay Campus and guest speakers rotated amongst Patricia Vegnani, Vegnani the tables, talking to the students Consulting. Recognition was about the importance of staying given to the overall Student in school and receiving their Connection sponsors, high school diploma, and their Wachovia Securities/Wells own challenges and rewards in Fargo and Miami-Dade Comm. their careers. This year's guest Sally Heyman, whose generosity speakers were: Melba Pearson, ensures the continuation of the Miami-Dade County Assistant State Aventura Marketing Council Attorney; Robert Schwartz, Managing Student Connection, created in 1992.

Director/Market Manager for Wachovia AMC Education Hon. Chairman of the Student o m m i t t e e Connection for over ten years, MiamiSecurities/ Wells Fargo; Paul Tai, C Chair Eileen Actor/Director (Burn Notice); Chefs Glastein, Bnai Dade County State Attorney Katherine Zion Foundation Tim Brown and Daniel Buss, The Fernandez Rundle, was there to conFairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club; gratulate the students for completing and David Thompson, CEO of Institute for the program. "Every year, I look forward to Mathematics and Computer Science. speaking to our Student Connection to discuss Following "One-on-One, region directors, issues such as domestic violence, our legal sysadministrators, principals and school coun- tem and to let the students know that we are selors joined with the guest speakers to form a here to help them." reception line to award the one student from Each month, the Education Committee each school who had made the greatest turn- takes three busloads of students to places around during the school year with the "Jane throughout the county… opening up new horiReno Can-Do Award". This award was named zons of careers, cultural activities and charity in memory of the mother of the Student work. The seven Dade Partner schools are:

Robert Schwartz, Managing Director / Market David Thompson, CEO, Institute Manager, Wachovia Securities / Wells Fargo Mathematics and Computer Science

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Miami-Dade State Attorney and AMC Student Connection Honorary Chair Katherine Fernandez Rundle (center) joins students at program graduation

Krop Sr. High; North Miami Beach Sr. High; Highland Oaks Middle; David Lawrence, Jr. K-8 Center; Greynolds Park Elementary; Ojus Elementary; and Aventura Waterways K-8.

"Every student came away with something positive from this experience. They had a chance to talk, one-on-one, with a successful financial executive recognized for his philanthropy; a young actor whose life was changed by drama classes; an assistant state attorney who talked about the type of cases she handles;

and a high-tech executive who demonstrated all his 'tech toys'. They also helped two pastry chefs decorate sweets, combing cooking lessons with life lessons. All in all, a great day for everyone!" said Eileen Glastein of Bnai Zion Foundation, Education Committee Chairman.

For more information on the Aventura Marketing Council's Education Committee, call 305-932-5334 or visit aventuramarketingcouncil.com

Melba Pearson, Miami-Dade County Paul Tai, Actor / Director, Burn Notice Assistant State Attorney (seated far left)

Chefs Daniel Buss and Tim Brown, The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club

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April 22 - 28, 2009

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Miramar Cultural Center welcomes Kool & The Gang

Kool & The Gang, the popular R&B, soul, funk, disco and jazz band, will perform at the Miramar Cultural Center for one night only-Friday, May 8th at 8 p.m. Tickets are currently available to purchase ranging from $57 to $125. Clear Channel Radio Personality Cubby will be MC for the evening.

The $125 ticket includes a Pre-Concert V.I.P. Reception, with drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Post-concert, there will be an after-party in the Banquet Hall and Botanical Garden of the Cultural Center with a DJ, dancing, drinks, and hors d'oeuvres.

Kool & the Gang has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and influenced the music of three generations. Thanks to songs like Celebration, Cherish, Jungle Boogie, Summer Madness and Open Sesame, they've earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits, and 31 Gold and Platinum albums. The band has performed continuously for the past 35 years, longer than any R&B group in history. Their bulletproof funk and tough, jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled band of all time.

Tickets can be purchased at the Miramar Cultural Center/Arts Park Box Office located at 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 954-602-4500 or visit MiramarCulturalCenter.org

April 22 - 28, 2009

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida's season finale celebrates Russian Ballets and Diaghilev's anniversary Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, under the direction of Ballet Master Vladimir Issaev, ends its season with a demanding and exciting repertoire celebrating the glorious Russian ballets and Diaghilev's anniversary.

As part of the celebration to Diaghilev's anniversary, the company will perform "Le Spectre de la Rose" with music by Carl Maria von Weber. The program will also include Russian classical Pas de Deux from "Romeo and Juliet". Other pieces include "Taiko" and "Shostakovich Suites" which are neo-classical pieces choreographed by Issaev.

The company highlights the performances of principal dancers Yoshie Oshima, Miho Yoshioka, Solange Villacorta, Andrey Konkin, Sara Sardelli and Brian Ruiz along with Yoshie Oshima, all with a tremendous training in the Russian Vaganova Method and with exceptional qualities.

The Spring Ballet Gala will be presented Saturday, May 2nd at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 3rd at the Julius Littman North Miami Beach Theatre at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $25 with discounts for seniors and groups.

For information 305-935-3232 or artsballettheatre.org

Romeo and Juliet: Yoshie Oshima and Brian Ruiz

Aventura Marketing Council recognizes Det. Emilio Perez Det. Perez played a pivotal role in the apprehension of a female subject that was attempting to fraudulently cash a stolen check at the Bank of America located at Aventura Mall. He assumed the lead on the case and upon interviewing the subject was able to gain knowledge that she was part of a gang that has carried out several burglaries and check fraud schemes. He was able to establish a rapport with the female and uncovered the names and phone numbers of several key players in the gang, the vehicles that are used, where they are rented from and the banks at which other fraudulent transactions have taken place. Det. Perez has been working in conjunction with MDPD, North Miami PD and the Secret Service to close out several burglary and fraud cases that this organized gang has committed.

April 22 - 28, 2009

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VIEWPOINT Educating young women about Breast Cancer

BY CONGRESSWOMAN DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ Breast cancer is a disease that knows no boundaries.

It strikes women from all backgrounds, races, and ethnicities, the rich and the poor, the old and the young.

Yes, you did read that last part correctly.

Despite the perception, young women can and do get breast cancer and the result can be devastating.

In 2008, the American Cancer Society estimated that there would be 182,460 new cases of breast cancer in women. Of these cases, more than 10,000 – 11,000 of these women would be under 40 years of age.

Although the incidence of breast cancer in young women is much lower than that of older women, young women’s breast cancers are generally more aggressive, are diagnosed at a later stage, and result in lower survival rates. In fact, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in young women under the age of 40.

Additionally, certain ethnic groups, including Ashkenazi Jews, and African American young women, have an increased risk of breast cancer. Despite these facts, many young women mistakenly believe that breast cancer is only a problem for women over 40 years old. As a result, diagnoses are delayed and young women’s lives are cut short. We cannot afford to be silent about these specific risks and how they impact certain communities; not when our children’s lives are on the line.

To that end, I’ve introduced the Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act, or EARLY Act. This legislation directs the Centers for Disease Control to develop and implement a national education campaign about the threat breast cancer poses to young women of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and the particular heightened risks of certain groups.

The campaign will help educate young women and better enable health care professionals to identify the specific threats and warning signs of breast cancer, which will lead to early diagnoses and saved lives. The bill calls for $9 million a year from 2010 to 2014.

The EARLY Act will also provide grants to organizations that support young women diagnosed with breast cancer in order to receive the assistance they need—

including social and psychological support, fertility preservation counseling, and recurrence prevention training.

The purpose of my legislation is not to alarm people, but to educate and empower young women so we can reduce the number fatalities from this horrific disease.

Because at the end of the day, the old saying rings true: knowledge is power.

By making sure young women know their risk factors, the EARLY Act is a first step in transforming how we approach the fight against breast cancer.

As you may know, for seventeen years as an elected official, I have been a staunch advocate for transforming our approach towards breast cancer, and worked towards its eradication.

However, this issue took on a greater significance in my life, when, a little more than a year ago, after I found a lump in my breast while doing a routine self-exam, my doctor diagnosed me with breast cancer.

My doctor’s initial recommendation, because I found the lump so early and it was less than a half centimeter, was to simply have the cancer removed, followed by radiation. However, after sitting down with a nurse educator who asked me many, many questions about my personal and family health history, I also decided to have a blood test that would show whether I had a genetic alteration in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene.

The test proved to be positive for the BRCA2 gene and I decided, based on this information, to have my breast tissue removed as well as my ovaries, to significantly reduce the chance of a recurrence of the cancer.

Seven surgeries later I am now cancer free and have a smaller chance of developing cancer than the average women.

Some people might say I was lucky.

While I certainly was fortunate enough to have access to good health care, I didn’t find my tumor early because of luck. I found my tumor early because of knowledge and awareness. I knew that I should perform breast self-exams, and I was aware of what my body was supposed to feel like. We need to ensure that every young woman in America can rely on more than luck. Their survival depends on it.

I’m working for you in Washington and right here in South Florida. If you need help, want information, or want to share your opinion with me, you can reach my office in Pembroke Pines at (954) 4373936, in Aventura at (305) 936-5724, or in Washington, DC at (202) 225-7931.

Cut off Relief Agency

BY CONGRESSWOMAN ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN For six decades, the United States has voluntarily contributed billions of dollars to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which was created strictly to provide humanitarian assistance to Palestinian refugees.

As a recent report by UNRWA’s former general counsel concluded, the agency has continually failed to properly vet staff members and humanitarian aid recipients for ties to foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs).

UNRWA does not ask personal or aid recipients if they are members of FTOs, and it screens staff names through a U.N. list that does not include members of Hamas, Fatah’s al-Aqsa Brigades or other groups Palestinian extremists would be most likely to join.

UNRWA Commissioner-General Karen AbuZayd has stated that the agency does not consider those groups to be of concern. Her predecessor, Peter Hansen, proclaimed in 2004, “I am sure that there are Hamas members on the UNRWA staffers were discovered to be members of FTOsAwad al-Qiq, a now-deceased rocketbuilder, even served as headmaster of a UNRWA school.

UNRWA officials also have compromised their agency’s purely humanitarian mission by publicly agitating against Israel and for Hamas. On Dec. 30, Ms. AbuZayd said only that Israel was responsible for the most recent conflict in Gaza, and in midJanuary, a UNRWA spokesman called for an investigation on whether Israel had committed a “war crime.”

UNRWA has found even more ways to undermine the integrity of U.S. contributions. It’s home page provides a donation portal listing UNRWA accounts at several

financial institutions, including the Arab Bank and the Commercial Bank of Syria (CBS), both targeted by the United States for their roles in financing violent extremists.

The Arab Bank reportedly is at the center of U.S. investigations into how tens of millions of dollars have reached Palestinian militant groups that used some of those funds to pay off suicide bombers who have killed Americans in Israel. In 2005, the Arab Bank reportedly agreed to pay the United States $24 million in fines for violating American laws combating terrorist financing.

Worse yet is the CBS. The Treasury Department has designated the bank as an institution “of primary money laundering concern.” Treasury stated in a 2004 press release that “CBS has been used by terrorists and their sympathizers” and that “numerous transactions that may be indicative of terrorist financing and money laundering have been transferred through CBS, including two accounts at CBS that reference a reputed financier for Osama bin Laden.”

Despite UNRWA’s appalling record, U.S. taxpayer funds continued to flow freely to that agency.

This spending spree must not continue.

The United States must withhold all contributions through and to UNRWA until that agency meets a number of conditions to comply with U.S. law and its humanitarian mandate.

We have had enough. American taxpayers deserve better.

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida is the senior Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. John A. Boehner of Ohio is the House Republican leader. Rep. Eric Cantor of Virginia is the House Republican whip. Mike Pence of Indiana is chairman of the House Republican Conference.

Thaddeus McCotter of Michigan is chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee.

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Atlantic Broadband launches low-cost small business phone / Internet service

April 22 - 28, 2009

Aventura Hospital recognizes three Physicians of the Quarter

Small businesses organizations," said facing today's daunting Mary Hughes, Atlantic economic challenges Broadband director of have an ally in Atlantic commercial developBroadband, which is ment. offering new business"And, Atlantic class communications Broadband makes choosservices designed to save ing and configuring a them serious money. business plan simple - a Atlantic Broadband huge advantage over the is now offering all the complex service options features necessary for the and complicated bills of vast majority of offices the phone company," and small companies, Hughes said. beginning at $79.95 a Atlantic Broadband Hughes, director of commercial month for a package of Mary offers two new business development, Atlantic Broadband unlimited local and longcalling plans: unlimited distance phone service local calling plus long disand broadband-speed Internet. tance at 5 cents per minute, or unlimited The phone company competition local and nationwide long distance charges nearly that much for just one- calling. line business phone service, not includSingle-line, one-year ing long distance or Internet. Hundreds phone/Internet discount packages, of dollars more in yearly savings over including unlimited local and long-disthe competition are available on more tance calling, plus a free voice mail box full-featured phone/Internet packages. and phone modem, start at $79.95 with Atlantic Broadband's service basic 3 Mb Internet service, and $94.95 includes 20 business-focused phone fea- with basic 8 Mb Internet Service. tures at no extra cost, including recep- Additional business lines, up to a total tionist-friendly call hold, transfer, line of eight, are $44.95 per month, little hunt and user-defined extension dialing; more than half the competition's price. as well as next-generation online phone Atlantic Broadband serves 98,000 management tools; and the business- customers in Miami Beach, Aventura, class reliability of 24/7 technical sup- Bal Harbour Islands, Golden Beach, port and dedicated account executives.

North Bay Village, Sunny Isles Beach, "For the first time, we are offering Surfside, South Miami, Pinecrest, and an extremely cost-effective alternative unincorporated portions of Miami Dade for small businesses such as doctors' County. and dentists' offices; law, accounting Discount package savings are open and insurance firms; restaurants; small to both existing and new business cusretailers; building, plumbing and elec- tomers. More information is available trical contractors; and local non-profit by calling 305-861-8069 x3903.

Aventura Hospital recently recognized Carlos Pena, M.D., Nephrology, as the Physician of the Quarter.

Michael Dennis, M.D., Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, and Eugene Eisman, M.D., Cardiology, were also recognized.

"Drs. Pena, Dennis and Eisman were each nominated by the nursing staff for their medical and surgical knowledge, professionalism, and excellent bedside manners.

Hospital’s Dr. Eugene Eisman, Dr. Michael Dennis, Dr. Each one of these outstanding Aventura Carlos Pena, CEO Heather J. Rohan and Dr. Charles Shenker physicians is also very caring and compassionate towards his College Hospital. Dr. Michael Dennis patients," said Heather. J. Rohan, CEO of completed his residency at the Hospital Aventura Hospital. "We are honored to for Joint Diseases Orthopedic Institute recognize them as Physicians of the and his fellowship at St. Luke's Medical Quarter, and Aventura Hospital is very Center. Dr. Eisman completed his resifortunate to have them on our medical dency and fellowship at the University of staff."

Kentucky Medical Center.

Each of the honorees is board certiFor more information about these fied in his specialty and has been a long- honorees and for other physician referstanding member of Aventura Hospital rals at Aventura Hospital, call 888-256medical staff. Dr. Carlo Pena completed 7692 or visit aventurahoshis residency at North General Hospital pital.com and his fellowship at Long Island

Fallen Officers 1st Annual Flag Football Tournament This year, the Miami-Dade Police Department's Football Team is sponsoring their 1st Annual Flag Football Tournament in honor of their "Fallen Officers," on May 1 - 3 at Doral Meadow Park, located at 11555 NW 58 Street, Doral. The tournament will include two Divisions: Top Gun and Weekend Warriors. There will be a registration fee of $500 for each team. All County, City, Fire Department, and law enforcement employees are welcome to participate in this event.

For more information, call Major Tyrone White, 305-970-5340.

Filene's Basement offers free expert advice In these challenging financial times there is no need to give up being fashionable, and no reason to panic about finding that perfect Mother's Day or graduation gift; Filene's Basement in Aventura has the help you need.

The designer discount mecca is offering a personal shopper free to its customers!

"We are all pressed for time, and whether you love to shop or hate to shop, a customer can let me know: what they are looking for, who they are looking to buy a gift for, what their budget is, and I will pull merchandise and have it ready when they arrive," said Maysa Barrial.

With a background in fashion design, Barrial is a member of the Association of Image Consultants International, and has extensive experience styling clients from the U.S. and South America. Maysa will help you add those bold colored, must have pieces to your summer wardrobe, or find the perfect gift.

"If you are looking to perk up your look or create a new image for an interview, first do a survey of your closet so you know what you

have and together we will select the right pieces to compliment your style, body type and budget," according to Maysa. She will keep a record of your size, and the colors and labels you love and notify you when something comes in that you might like.

Filene's Basement has a revolving line of top American and European designers to choose from. Appointments are not necessary, but suggested to save you time; that way Maysa will have items ready the moment you arrive. Schedule a free session, for yourself, or for help picking out a gift for him/her or the home. Barrial will keep a registry of important dates, notify you when that special birthday, or anniversary is looming, and select options for you to choose from.

You can schedule a session with Maysa by e-mailing or calling her at: personal.shopper@filenesbasement.com or 305-936-2497.

Filene's Basement is located at 17651 Biscayne Boulevard in Aventura. Store hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Maysa Barrial, personal shopper, Filene’s Basement

April 22 - 28, 2009

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Life in the City

BY BARI AUERBACH ‘Aventura TV’ Why watch TV when right here in Aventura there are hit shows like these: Aventura Idol: Singing the praises of Aventura, residents compete to see who can lead the most idolized lifestyle while a panel of judges critiques their talents to play golf all day, work on tans, go on shopping sprees at the mall and generally defy all economic downturns.

Aventura Gossip Girl: Set in any ladies locker room around town, tune in to hear gossip even juicier than all the Juicy Couture outfits!

CSI Aventura: Thrilling “Country Club Scene Investigation” combined with some forensic accounting reveals prosperity is alive and well in Aventura…and you don’t have to be a detective to deduce everyone’s a suspect when it comes to enjoying “guilty pleasures!”

Aventura Law & Order: In this drama you won’t see any high speed chases – just a lot of people getting pulled over for rolling through stop signs or wearing clothes that summon the “fashion police.”

Desperate Aventura Housewives: This reality show highlights why women all around the country are desperate to live in Aventura, where virtually every shopping plaza has preferred parking for moms with strollers; the mall keeps getting bigger; and it’s easy to find “hands-on” personal trainers who make house calls!

Aventura Hillbillies: This is the classic show featuring the famous family that loads up their truck and assimilates perfectly in Aventura…Jethro and Elly May become trainers at Bally’s; Granny opens Granny Feelgoods; and Jed bails out banks on every block!

Lost in Aventura: After a plane crashes on Williams Island, survivors decide they never want to be rescued from a luxurious lifestyle in a city where all the natives know SOS stands for “Super Opulent & Sensational!”

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Doors to sales team open as Ms. Ellie & Co. expands

BY LYNN CARROLL Mike Brock says he expects people will be breaking down his doors very soon. As business development manager for Ms. Ellie & Co., distributor of Arbonne Pure Swiss Skin Care products, he can offer a unique opportunity: right now, the doors are wide open to anyone who wants to get in on the ground floor to distribute a very exciting line of cosmetics.

Arbonne's proprietary skin, hair, aromatherapy and color formulations begin with the best that nature has to offer in the way of herbal Ellen Brock and botanical extracts, oils, fragrances and vitamins.

Once customers try Arbonne's products, Mr. Brock says, they're usually hooked. Ms. Ellie & Co., named for Mike's wife and business partner, Ellen Brock, is so confident in the product's ability to sell itself that they've been passing out gold bags containing a set of Arbonne products, asking prospects to try them for three days and return it with comments.

"When you couple customer reactions to Arbonne's superior, botanically based products with the chance to land an attractive sales post," he says, "it's hard to resist. It's not hard to convince people

to replace what they're buying now with a better product at a lower price."

Mr. Brock's goal is to build a multilevel sales organization. Both Ellie Brock and daughter Stacey, who's based in New York, have been selling Arbonne products for years through social contacts and events.

"I entered the field because I want to build a base of salespeople," he says. "So my interest right now is in hiring."

Arbonne team members are backed by a generous compensation plan, exceptional support, training and committed leadership -and the distribution system eliminates the middleman and the marketing and retail costs that are typically passed on to consumers.

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Macy's Home Store at Aventura Mall hosts Waterford artisan tour, signing event Waterford Crystal's Chief Designer John Connolly will be the centerpiece at Macy's Home Store on the second level at Aventura Mall on Friday, May 1st from 6 to 8 p.m.

Connolly will be on-hand to personalize, date and/or dedicate customers' Waterford Crystal piece(s), which will serve as certified authentication. He will also provide certificates of authenticity for each piece he signs.

Throughout Connolly's forty-year career as a master glass cutter and then chief designer, he has had the distinction of cutting some of Waterford's most famous trophies and presentation pieces. As part of the company's design team, John has been at the forefront of new product development. Working with fashion designers and product design teams from all around the world, he continues to design and deliver exciting new collections. His work encompasses many exquisite classic Waterford Collections, some eleven stemware suits, and as many as thirteen collectors society pieces.

For more information or to schedule your reservation, call Linda Blankstein at 305-682-3352.

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DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SR. HIGH PTSA in conjunction with

Comm. Sally Heyman to kick off "Spring into Reading" Book Drive Miami-Dade County Comm. Sally Heyman, the Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL), Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop, City National Bank, Miami Beach Police Athletic League and Miami Beach Comm.

Deede Weithorn have joined forces to sponsor a "Spring into Reading" Book Drive to benefit children's agencies and organizations located throughout MiamiDade County. The kickoff event will be held at the Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop, 801 Lincoln Road on Miami Beach on Tuesday, April 28th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

"Now that Spring is officially upon us, we are asking for residents to remember our annual book drive while conducting their spring cleaning," said Comm.

Heyman. "We are collecting new and gently used children's and young adult books to distribute to children's agencies throughout Miami-Dade County."

During the event, with the donation of a book and the purchase of an adult sundae, Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop will give you one free child's sundae. The collection of books continues through May Comm. Heyman with members of the City National Bank team and Ghirardelli's Ice 28th.

Cream and Chocolate Shop Participating and performing at this event will be the Miami Beach Senior High Jazz Band.

For more information, call Comm. Heyman’s office at 305-787-5999.

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Keep your panties on Q: A few months back I had an experience with my boyfriend that left me very hurt and confused. He has some experience sexually, but I am a virgin. We were alone in his house, and after listening to music we started to make out. The furthest we’d ever gone was for me to let him touch my vagina, and even that hurt when he did it. We were doing that for a while when suddenly he got on top of me. Then he said to trust him and he started to rub himself against me. I was terrified. I told him to stop and he did, but only for a second. I was too afraid to move, I started to cry and said to stop, but he wouldn’t.

Then he went further. I started to feel him go in me. I screamed and at the same time pulled away and that’s when he stopped. He held me and said he was sorry, but all I could do was cry and I couldn’t stop shaking. I was so embarrassed and ashamed I couldn’t even look

at him. I never told him how badly I felt, but though he promised never to do it again, I told him it would take some time before I could forgive him.

A month later I had to move, so at the moment it is a long-distance affair and I don’t know if it will work out in the end.

The thing that worries me is that he wasn’t wearing any protection and neither was I. Does this mean that I should get tested for any social diseases or what?

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If you had asked me beforehand, I would have told you to do some hugging and kissing, but not heavy petting. Since you did decide not to engage in a sexual activity, do not take off your panties and don’t let anybody touch you down there.

Once he started rubbing up against you and you saw that he was not able to stop, it would have been a good idea to get up and say, “Let’s go outside to get an ice cream.”

I don’t have a crystal ball. I do not know if this relationship is going to work out, but first of all go to a physician so that you can put your worries behind you. And the next time you are either with this boyfriend or another one, do not play with fire. Make sure that both of you know how far you want to go.

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Republic Federal Bank indulges Ambassador Club members with red carpet treatment Splendid evening includes impressive art tour, glamorous dining Republic Federal Bank (RFB), now celebrating its 30th anniversary, recently took the concept of red carpet treatment to the next level for members of the bank's Ambassador Club.

RFB Senior Vice President Dr. Rachel Lapidot recently organized an elaborate evening full of surprises to show appreciation and acknowledge the ongoing loyalty and dedication demonstrated by the Aventura Ambassador Club members.

The evening began when over 60 RFB Ambassador Club members gathered at the Aventura branch for a magical red carpet adventure leading guests to unknown destinations throughout the evening. Invited guests were instructed to wear white pants and bright tropical tops... It all made sense when attendees boarded the tropically decorated tour bus and sipped on tropical cocktails while they were escorted to paradise.

First stop on the tour, the magical red carpet landed at the palatial Sunset Island Estate of Tania and Israel Lapciuc who graciously opened their home to the group to enjoy their private collection of original art from world famous artists. Even more impressive, Mr. & Mrs. Lapciuc conducted a private tour of their in-home gallery sharing a bit of the history and mystery behind each cherished painting. Before leaving the estate, guests were treated to champagne and sushi on the lawn as they watched the sun set over Miami and the Intracoastal.

Next, guests were chauffered to paradise once again, arriving at the Trump International Beach Resort on Sunny Isles Beach where the doors were opened for a seldom-shared treasure‌ Known only by few,

yet located directly on the property, is Michael Dezer's private antique automobile collection. Guests had the pleasure to tour the extensive, mint condition collection of priceless cars, motorcycles, Vespas, highway signs and casino memorabilia all in a setting reminiscent of a 1950's body shop.

Then it was on to the private beachfront terrace where guests enjoyed live entertainment and dined as the waves crashed beneath them. Adding to the evening's spontaneous entertainment, guestchefs were invited to tie on an apron and play sous-chef under the direction of the hotel's executive chef as the crowd cheered them on!

"I would like to thank Republic Federal for this beautiful party," said Noris Bouskila. "The organization, attention to detail and camaraderie within the group was truly amazing. I believe that this type of personalized customer service and appreciation will lead the bank to a very successful year."

"Republic Federal's commitment to our customers exemplifies the true nature of our Red Carpet philosophy," said CEO Walter Cook. "We are delighted that our Ambassador Club members value our personalized service and creative banking solutions so much that they bring their friends and business associates to the bank."

To qualify for Ambassador Club status, clients can refer three or more new customers to the bank. In return RFB shows its appreciation by hosting these spectacular events throughout the year, each with its own theme and each theme an unknown surprise.

For more information, call 305-3418585 or visit republicfederal.com

Tania and Israel Lapciuc tour guests through their in-house art gallery; Regina Behar on far left

David and Miri Mazor; Judy and Jose Klahr; Mimi Mizrahi; Dr. Rachel Lapidot; Jorge

RFB guest chefs assist Trump’s Exec. Chef (L-R) David Mazor; Chef; Adrian Green; Salomon Jove

Republic Federal Bank President Daniel Schwartz with wife Ana Stella

Diane and Larry Samson; Dr. Rachel Lapidot

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Seated (L-R) Dr. Mildred Mejia, principal, Ojus Elem.; Tabitha Fazino, M-DCPS; AMC Education Committee Chair Eileen Glastein, Bnai Zion Foundation; Sally Alayon, principal, QQQ1; Standing (L-R) Luis Bello, principal, Aventura Waterways K-8; Bernard Osborn, principal, David Lawrence Jr. K-8; Dr. Joe West, Vice Provost, FIU - Biscayne Bay Campus; Dr. Martin Karp, Board Member, M-DCPS; Dr. Eduardo Rivas, principal, Greynolds Park Elem.; Ray Fontana, principal, North Miami Beach Sr. High

Miami-Dade State Attorney and AMC Student Connection Honorary Chair Katherine Fernandez Rundle (center) flanked by Jennifer Cooper and Mohammad Qureshi, Florida International University - Biscayne Bay Campus

Barbara Hirshhorn, counselor, David Lawrence Jr. K-8; Rochener Seraphin, counselor, Ojus Elem.; Ray Fontana; Fernando Prado, teacher, Aventura Waterways K-8; John Bequer, counselor, North Miami Beach Sr. High; Robert Roddy, counselor, Dr. Michael M. Krop Sr. High; Front and center: Shawanda Sorrells, counselor, Highland Oaks Middle; Tabitha Fazino; Laura Heller, counselor Greynolds Park Elem.

Principals Dr. Eduardo Rivas and Bernard Osborn (center) along with counselors Laura Heller and Barbara Hirshhorn and their students

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State Attorney Rundle stops for a special serving of Blue Bell Ice Cream with Stacey Schrager

Eileen Glastein, Dr. Martin Karp and Principal Luis Bello present “Can Do” award to Karim El-Halabi, Aventura Waterways K-8

Kevin Benitez-Perez, David Lawrence Jr. K-8; Principall Bernard Osborn

Menick Decimus, Greynolds Park Elem.; Principal Dr. Eduardo Rivas

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Student Connection Graduation Ceremonies Comm. Sally Heyman sponsor year-end event

Paul Greenfield, Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Eileen Glastein; State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle; Dr. Mildred Mejia; Dr. Eduardo Rivas; Luis Bello

Richard Rudow serves-up Philly Pretzel Factory's pretzel-dogs

Student Connection Sponsor Robert Schwartz, Managing Director / Market Manager for Wachovia Securities / Wells Fargo

School counselors prepare to serve lunch: Laura Heller; Barbara Hirshhorn; John Bequer; Shawanda Sorrells; Allisa Tapia, Ojus Elem.

Students returned for second and third servings of Blue Bell Ice Cream!

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Nyshundai Jean, Highland Oaks Middle; Counselor Shawanda Sorrells

Mariana Luna, Ojus Elementary; Principal Dr. Mildred Mejia

Mike Eugene, Dr. Michael M. Krop Sr. High, Counselor Robert Roddy

Stacy Bazin, North Miami Beach Sr. High; Principal Ray Fontana; Counselor John Bequer

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Just in time to salute all South Florida Mothers for all they do for each of us all year long, Sleek MedSpa announces The Search for the Sleekest Mom. Sleek MedSpa is looking for two of South Florida's Sleekest Moms. Both Sleek MedSpa location in Aventura and Boca Raton will be on the hunt for this deserving mom to win a $5,000 Sleek MedSpa makeover and a $500 gift basket from blinc Cosmetics. Sleek MedSpa offers a wide variety of services, ranging from laser hair removal and photo facials to Smartlipo™ and AccentŽ.

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In Boca Raton, this contest is co-sponsored by the Boca Raton News and in Aventura by SocialMiami.com Two cocktail parties will be held in conjunction with this contest, the first will be Wednesday, May 6th at 6 p.m. at the Sleek MedSpa location at the Aventura Mall, next to Bloomingdales.

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To register, call the Aventura Marketing Council at 305-932-5334

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Douglas Garden's Men's Club to host luncheon featuring discussion of Mideast Peace Process The Douglas Gardens Men's Club will host its Men's Club Matters Luncheon on Thursday, April 23rd, beginning at 12 noon at the Miami Jewish Home & Hospital's Sands Conference Room, 5200 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami.

The event will feature a talk, entitled "Israel - Peace by Piece," presented by Rabbi Edwin Farber. Rabbi Farber will discuss the pursuit of peace by the newly elected administrations in Washington and Jerusalem.

The event will include a light lunch. The cost to attend is $15 per person. Advance reservations are required by calling Judy Fisher at 305-762-1462.

The Men's Club of Douglas Gardens provides opportunities for the Home's elderly male residents to interact through activities such as Sunday bingo, the annual New Year's Eve bash and other holiday parties. The group also plays an integral role in the success of the Douglas Gardens Classic Annual Golf and Poker Tournament, which serves as a key outlet for promoting the Home, while raising funds for the institution's extensive services.

Since its inception, The Men's Club has raised significant dollars for transportation vehicles and programs that allow residents to travel safely and efficiently throughout MJHH's oncampus facility, as well as commute to off-campus appointments.

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Solitaire

BY PATRICIA C. FRANK A game is a form of play or sport. It is an amusement, a diversion, and a distraction.

There are games that involve your whole body. There are games that involve only your mind. There are games that require many people and there are games that you can play by yourself.

The goal of the game is to win, to meet the challenges presented and to overcome them. In order to win you usually have to follow a set of rules. It may be tempting to cheat and break the rules. However, this defeats the whole purpose of the game and it is an empty win devoid of meaning. If you have to cheat to win you have not really won.

Among the many games that exist is the game of Solitaire. It is a card game that you can play by yourself. You are dealt a hand from a deck of cards. The object is to create complete suites from the Ace to the King in ascending order. You continue to turn over cards and place them in a pattern that will complete the suites. Each hand is different and provides the opportunity to succeed by moving the cards around. You

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Thinking About Selling Your Home,,, must try to find a way to incorporate that card into the grand scheme of the game.

You may have to jiggle things around to accomplish this. Thinking ahead, considering your options and planning your moves is very rewarding and satisfying.

Solitaire is a lot like real life. You are dealt a certain hand and you must find a way to play it. Like Solitaire, the goal is to make a perfect suite and in this case a perfect life, a life of success and happiness.

Because it is your life, you have to be very creative. Each new card that appears presents a new challenge. You have to open your mind to new possibilities. You have to see things in a different way. You have to try an alternative approach if you are to win and accomplish your goals. When you win, you can celebrate your achievement, the joy of victory is yours. You have triumphed over the odds. You are truly a winner.

Sometimes, life deals you a hand that cannot be played the way it is. Sometimes, you run out of cards. Sometimes, there are no more moves that can be made with the hand you have. You have to deal yourself a new hand.

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VW GTI: A hatchback that’s sporty, affordable Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The 2009 Volkswagen GTI is a hatchback that offers good looks and sporty performance at an affordable price.

With a starting price of $22,990, the newest GTI has all the refinement and technology usually found on vehicles that cost much more.

The GTI is offered in either two- or four-door form. It’s nicely styled, with a large, black honeycomb grille that has a defining red strip outlining the radiator.

The GTI badge is positioned at the front of the car on the passenger’s side.

The honeycomb design of the grille is carried to the lower front fascia with halogen fog lights.

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The heart of the GTI’s performance comes from its 2.0-liter FSI turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a 200 hp 16-valve DOHC gasoline powerplant, with a high compression ratio and maintenance-free hydraulic lifters for smooth operation.

The advanced and compact “pocket rocket” engine incorporates a fully electronic management system and includes drive-by-wire throttle control and FSI direct injection for optimal fuel delivery, all serving to increase power and improve efficiency, while reducing emissions.

When combined with a standard sixspeed manual transmission, the GTI clocks 0-60 mph in 7.2 seconds and has an electronically governed top speed of 130 mph. With the six-speed manual transmission, the GTI delivers an EPAestimated 31 mpg on the highway and 21 mpg in the city. With the optional automatic DSG transmission, the GTI clocks 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds and gets 22/29 mpg.

Volkswagen GTI has large, black honeycomb grille design that carries over to the lower front fascia.

The dual-clutch DSG transmission is one of the GTI’s technical highlights. It utilizes direct shifting that automatically engages and disengages gears without the need for a clutch pedal. A computer engages one clutch on the next gear that’s needed, just as it releases the other clutch from the previous gear.

The shifts are seamless and happen without the power loss associated with a traditional clutched shift.

Launch Control, combined with the DSG transmission, helps get the GTI off the line a little faster. The Launch Control program allows the engine to rev before the first clutch is engaged.

The DSG with Volkswagen Tiptronic lets drivers shift gears up and down with a tap of the gearshift selector or fingeroperated shiftpaddles on the steering wheel.

The 2009 GTI rides on a fully independent, sports-tuned suspension that enhances overall vehicle dynamics and cornering agility. It all adds up to an exhilarating driving experience.

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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Anti-Semitic conspiracy theories blaming Jews and Israel for the global financial meltdown, the crisis on Wall Street and the Madoff scandal continue to reverberate on the Internet. ADL, which monitors and exposes anti-Semitism, is actively monitoring this disturbing trend and the way in which turmoil in the markets has emboldened anti-Semites to spread malicious conspiracy theories and promote stereotypes about Jews and money.

Israel’s military operation to defend itself against Hamas rocket attacks from Gaza and root out Hamas terrorism a couple months ago unleashed a firestorm of anti-Semitism and Nazi imagery at demonstrations held around the world. From London to Lahore to Paris to Ft. Lauderdale – anti-Semitism and outrageous comparisons to the Holocaust have been used by demonstrators to express extreme anti-Israel and anti-Zionist messages, to engage in anti-Semitic rhetoric and offensive Holocaust imagery likening Jews and Israelis to Nazis, as well as to express support for terror.

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INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) For Food Service Management Companies Legal Media Release Packet A - Cold Meals Packet B - Hot Meals Concerned African Women, Inc. (CAW) solicits responses from registered Food Service Management Companies (FSMC) to deliver meals for the Summer Food Service Program, which will have an average estimated daily attendance of 2500 children and adults. The successful vendor will deliver breakfast and/or lunch on a daily basis to the above address or multiple addresses as specified in the bid document.

The scope of work, product descriptions, menu requirements, quantities, service duties and timelines may be obtained from Felicia Cox, Program Director for CAW. CAW reserves the right to reject any and all responses, waive informalities and to accept the lowest and best response in the judgment of their administrative officials. CAW also reserves the right to negotiate with the most qualified vendor(s) whose response was determined lowest and best and which meets the nutritional and economic needs of the Summer Program. Bid protests or disputes will be resolved in accordance with Chapter 120.57, Florida Statues and State Agency officials.

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To learn more about the current face of anti-Semitism, please join ADL on May 3rd at The Sterling. RSVP to: Joy Felton at (561) 988-2925 or jfelton@adl.org.

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