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Memorial Regional Hospital South hosts Mike Levy, CEO of OPEN Sports expedited, non-emergency, medical care for patients 24 hours a day; 56 private, medical/surgical beds; and Aventura Marketing Council's top members recently "round-the-clock" room service While Memorial Regional Hospital South is enjoyed a "fantasy sports" networking event when Memorial Regional Hospital South hosted a Chairman's Roundtable dedicated to serving the community's healthcare needs, luncheon featuring Mike Levy, Chairman and CEO of OPEN Sports is committed to providing a whole new OPEN Sports- winning big with OPENSports.com - a next- approach to sports entertainment via products and generation website redefining the sports fan's online experience. services delivering breaking sports news, social media tools, user-generated content and fantasy AMC Chair Cliff Schulman of sports applications.

Greenberg Traurig helped welcome an When the microphone was all-star gathering of business and commupassed to Levy, he shared nity leaders to Christine Lee's at "Inside the World of Sports Gulfstream Park along with Chief Legend" stories. During his Financial Officer Veronica Bautista of illustrious career as former Memorial Regional Hospital South.

CEO of SportsLine.com and Part of the Memorial Healthcare NCAA Sports.com he System, Memorial Regional Hospital forged alliances with South, located on Washington Street in CBS Sports, AOL, the Hollywood, provides easy access to comNFL, NBA MLB, the prehensive care in a boutique environment PGA Tour, the NCAA focusing on superior care. MVP's (most Aventura Comm. Billy Joel places winning bid on the John Elway and many famous valuable patients) appreciate the hospital's autographed ball (L-R) Brian Levy, Reach for the Stars Foundation; athletes including impressive roster of services: Don Silvestri; Mike Levy Joe Namath, Tiger *The new, 28,000 square foot stateWoods, Michael gardens and features two outdoor lounge areas, a nearly of-the-art Rehabilitation Institute of South Jordan, Shaquille 12,000 square-foot dining room, "endless" sushi bar and Florida featuring private and semi-private O'Neal, John Elway and AMC Chairman Cliff full-liquor bar. rooms, an advanced gymnasium and furSchulman of Greenberg Wayne Gretzky.

For more information about Memorial Regional nished model apartment designed to give auctions the autoBeyond being a Traurig patients recovering from disabling condigraphed John Elway football Hospital South, phone: 954-518-5000 or visit mhs.net "sports superstar," Levy co- benefiting Reach for the tions the experience of practicing a wide Mike Levy with Veronica founded Lexicon Corporation, Stars Foundation range of tasks in occupational therapy neces- Bautista, Chief Financial Officer, Memorial Regional Hospital a company that developed the sary to return home South world's first electronic translator. *The Orthopedic Institute of South But speaking the same language Florida, where orthopedic specialists have access to the latest tools essential to practicing the highest level as all AMC entrepreneurs, he noted, "OPEN Sports was started to take advantage of the of care within their specialty *The Geriatric Care Program offering Broward's only ACE growth in fantasy sports now surpassing 27 (Acute Care for the Elderly) unit directed by a Board-certified million players in the U.S. There's a real opportunity to go to the next level. The best geriatrician *The brand new Women's Institute of South Florida, provid- product will be the one we've created - teching a full range of diagnostic, surgical and medical services nologically superior to anything out there."

Before the meeting's two minute including digital mammography, breast ultrasound and MRI, breast surgery, bone density scans, gynecology, oncology, gas- warning, Christine Lee's proprietor Mary Lee invited AMC members to come back troenterology, cardiology and internal medicine *Outpatient and critical care; an Emergency Department soon and enjoy famous prime sirloin steaks staffed by highly-trained physicians; and an 18-bed Hospice-by- and Asian-inspired cuisine. Located on the third floor of Gulfstream Park, Ron and Doris Porter, South Beach Management; Floyd Raglin; Former Dolphins tight end the-Sea unit *Unique V.I.P. Service, giving staff physicians access to Christine Lee's overlooks the track and Troy Drayton; Howard Fabian, Fabian Realty

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Classic Residence by Hyatt “Retire to…” program introduces residents to their inner artist

Ruth Vickers displays her many beautiful Still Life paintings

Over 100 neighbors and guests recently turned out to see what their friends at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Aventura have retired to during the communities first annul Happy Hour & Art Exhibition where residents had the opportunity to display their personal artwork they created while participating in Classic’s “Retire to…” program. The “Retire to…” program gives seniors an opportunity to discover their own personal talents whether it be through art, acting and even learning a new language.

“At Classic Residence by Hyatt, we want to ensure our seniors are engaged in challenging activities, classes and interesting events,” says Lifestyle Director Paula Demello.

“The talented artists who exhibited during this event all found their way to art while in retirement with the guidance of two wonderful art instructors Tony Coria and Sandi Levy who give classes every week.”

Classic Residence by Hyatt in Aventura is a luxury senior living community perfectly suited to fit the needs of its resident’s active lifestyles. Located on West Country Club Drive in the heart of Aventura, the community offers vibrant independent living and the peace of mind that comes with their continuing care program.

For more information, call 305692-4700 or visit hyattclassic.com

Charlotte Schelnitz proudly shows a recent work

Humane Society of Greater Miami receives larger-than-life canine sculpture from City of Miami Comm. Marc Sarnoff

Jeanette Fine, Brooke Soffer and Don Soffer with "Sofie"

The iconic sculpture of a large, stainless-steel dog that has greeted visitors to Miami Comm. Marc Sarnoff's office is now calling the Humane Society of Greater Miami home. In recognition of the Humane Society's outstanding efforts in Miami-Dade County, Comm. Sarnoff donated the beloved sculpture named "Sofie" to their Soffer and Fine Adoption Center at 16101 W. Dixie Highway.

"The Humane Society of Greater Miami is a tremendous asset to our community. As an 'adoptionguarantee' shelter, they take amazing care of animals in their greatest time of need. "Sofie" is a beautiful stainless-steel sculpture that has served as the official greeter in my City Hall office. I am very proud that she will now welcome visitors to the Humane Society's first-class facility," said Sarnoff.

The sculpture by nationally recognized artist William Colburn was placed in the Waggersville area of the facility. Comm. Sarnoff purchased "Sofie" with his office's discretionary funds in August of 2007.

Don Soffer; Comm. Marc Sarnoff; North Miami Beach Mayor Myron Rosner and "We are very appreciative of the generous dona- Councilwoman Phyllis Smith tion on behalf of Comm. Sarnoff," says Emily Marquez-Dulin, executive director, Humane Society Humane Society Board of Directors were repof Greater Miami. "We proudly welcome Sofie into her named.

by Jeanette Fine, Allison Nash, Judge David new home here along with the more than 250 animals resented Young and Michelle Headley-Manners. Board of we care for on a daily basis." members Brooke Soffer and Roye Levin were An array of distinguished guests attended includ- Trustees attendance. ing: North Miami Beach Mayor Myron Rosner, also in further information call 305-749-1842 or Councilwoman Phyllis Smith and City Planner Chris emailFor Stephanie@humanesocietymaimi.org Heid; and developer Don Soffer for whom the center is

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Wanderings & Ponderings bilities knowing that in her case she was doing what her married and singles friends Randi felt that her life was pretty good. were wishing for themselves.

As for Bill, he would share with Randi, the She was divorced, had an 8 year old daughvarious remarks made by his friends on ter who she loved unflinchingly, a good job Randi’s looks and other possibilities. There and to top it off, she had Bill.

Bill was a few years older than Randi like was an excitement to their relationship and they looked forward to their meetings.

17 years older, married and lived To both of them it was exciting just around the corner from her. to sit in the presence of Bill’s wife She had seen him occasionally at some event and play the innowhen she had been married but cent friend while secretly enjoying never gave him much thought. the knowledge of their affair.

They’d had a somewhat polite One day Bill called her and said knowledge of each other that they should meet for lunch seemed to grow once she was because something had come up divorced. He asked her for lunch that he had to talk to her about. once when they ran into each At lunch he seemed a bit other and it grew as they got to Dan Palmer reserved but finally told her that he – – – – – – – – – – – – – – know each other more. A few dinand his wife had decided to get a ners in out-of-the-way places where no one would know them. The attraction grew to a divorce. She had been feeling the need to point of quick overnight meetings just out of get on with her life without him. Bill looked town supposedly for business purposes (on at Randi and said, “You know this is what his side) that eventually became monthly we’ve been hoping for because now we can overnights of a few days, again business start making plans for the two of us.” Randi meetings on his part and good fun for her .It looked at Bill. No more sneaking around? No also gave Randi a big charge to know that more dinners out of town or away from the she was doing something not exactly kosher neighborhood? No more quickie overnights?

Randi looked at Bill over very carefully. and that no one in either in their social areas He looked older than before. Not so sharp. were aware of same.

Randi enjoyed all the little remarks from She took his hand, and said, “Oh, well Bill... her friends about Bill’s looks and his possi- goodbye”

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Money Matters: Conquering the cost of college

Aventura Hospital installs revolutionary CT imaging technology Aventura Hospital has acquired a new stateof-the-art, CT imaging system from GE Healthcare.

The LightSpeed® VCT is the world's first Volume Computed Tomography (VCT) system. Aventura Hospital now offers an innovative way for its physicians to obtain the information they need to diagnose disease and lifethreatening illnesses, including cardiovascular disease, stroke and chest pain.

Aventura Hospital's physicians are now able to capture images of a beating heart in five heartbeats, an organ in one second, and perform whole body imaging in ten seconds, more than twice as fast as conventional multi-slice CT scanners. This speed is especially helpful in shortening breath holds for geriatric patients and patients who are on ventilators.

"Our new Volume CT system allows our physicians to perform new and enhanced procedures and obtain the information they need to diagnose patients who are suffering from chest pain or stroke," said Heather J. Rohan, CEO. "Volume CT is patient friendly. Fast scans can help reduce patient stress and anxiety, and some of the volume CT procedures can be done in only one simple exam."

Aventura Hospital can immediately offer the following innovative procedures to be performed on their new LightSpeed VCT: 5-Beat Cardiac - The physicians at Aventura Hospital can capture images of the whole heart and coronary arteries in just five heartbeats - providing clearer images of cardiovascular anatomy and a shorter breath hold for sick and elderly patients.

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of mortality in patients with chest pain are aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, and coronary artery disease.

The physicians at Aventura Hospital now have a tool to help them rule out (or in) these three individual causes of patient's chest pain through a single quick scan.

Stroke Work-Up Once a stroke occurs, it is commonly believed that treatment must be delivered within an hour or less to ensure the best outcome for the patient. The LightSpeed VCT offers Aventura Hospital the speed and resolution required for rapid imaging of blood vessels in the brain. This enables physicians to make a quick diagnosis and determine the best course of treatment while reducing the number of exams a patient may need to undergo.

In a single rotation, the LightSpeed VCT creates 64 high-resolution anatomical images as thin as a credit card. These images are combined to form a three-dimensional view of the patient's anatomy for the physicians at Aventura Hospital to analyze. From these images, physicians can view such things as blockages in the coronary arteries as well as the motion and pumping action of a patient's heart.

"We're breaking barriers in speed and accuracy of patient exams and are now able to offer new and enhanced diagnostic procedures thanks to our new 64-Slice CT Scanner," stated Rohan, "The technology is greatly benefiting both the physicians and patients of MiamiDade and Broward Counties."

For more information, visit aventurahospital.com

With millions of cessful high school seniors; the Americans struggling against FRAG and ABLE grants for the one-two punch of rising students pursuing a bachelor's costs of living and lower job degree at a private in-state uniopportunities, the premium versity; and Florida Pre-Paid placed on a college education is for families who invested in a increasing like never before. fund, which can be applied to a Parents across the country are public or private education. carefully analyzing expenses Students should also take and prioritizing financial conadvantage of the availability of siderations to provide their scholarships. Applying to children with the opportunity scholarships can be a timeIsmare Monreal, Dean of for a higher education. consuming task, but with the Johnson & Wales As Dean of Students at Students, right research, it is possible to University Johnson & Wales University, find a wealth of available scholIsmare Monreal witnesses anxiety ridden arship dollars. Helpful websites include: parents who don't know where to turn for the www.fastweb.com; www.salliemae.com; financial resources they need to support their and www.scholarships.com. The financial kids. "I have also seen students postpone services office at the student's school is also their education, or even more disheartening, a great resource for finding applicable scholabandon their dreams entirely, because they arships. are unprepared for the financial cost of a Another helpful way to supplement a higher education," says Monreal. college education is on-campus work.

On the bright side, the financial crisis Depending on eligibility, students may qualhas forced students and parents to talk open- ify to take part in a work-study job. Such ly about how they will pay for college. An positions offer a great opportunity to earn honest discussion is the first step in figuring additional scholarship support and a payout who will pay for what, how much an check with a flexible work schedule. education will cost and what resources are Students also benefit from the professional available to use. This will help students work experience to add to their resumes. understand what parents have available to Finally, everyone should consider contribute, and what the student is expected organizations such as the ROTC, to put in.

PeaceCorps and AmeriCorps, which provide After families come to a mutual under- significant tuition support in exchange for standing of what is within reach, and decide future services. on potential schools, they should fill out the “Despite the troubled economy, I Free Application for Federal Student Aid encourage students and parents to move for(FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Federal ward with their career goals,” says Monreal. financial assistance is a viable option avail- “With hard work, planning and research, a able to all permanent residents and U.S. cit- higher education is within everyone's izens. The government allocates over $140 reach.” billion in federal aid and has created proFor additional information, please congrams for a variety of circumstances. tact Ismare Monreal, Dean of Students, In addition, the state of Florida offers a Johnson & Wales University at 305-892number of helpful programs, including: 7567 or ismare.monreal@jwu.edu Florida Bright Futures for academically suc-

Ernesto Mandowsky receives prestigious Gelvan Award More than 600 members of the community were recently on-hand at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center located on the Sanford L. Ziff Campus to cheer for Krop Sr. High student and long-time JCC member, Ernesto (Ernie) Mandowsky, who was awarded the 29th Annual Leo Gelvan Award. This prestigious award is presented each year to a deserving JCC student athlete in recognition of his/her accomplishments both on and off the field, as part of the MAR-JCC's annual Gelvan Sports Awards ceremony, an event where all children and youth enrolled in MARJCC after school sports enrichments and leagues are recognized for their participation and achievements.

In a heartfelt speech, Chris Moltmann, Sports and Fitness Director, noted that Ernie is an industrious young man who has organized tutoring services for his peers in foreign language and math. He is a member of the National French Honor Society, the Math Honor Society, the National Honor Society, and the Superior Honor Roll. He also participates in several extracurricular clubs as well.

Ernie utilizes his fluency in French, Spanish and Hebrew to translate math tests used by his school's math department, to determine new students' abilities, to translate program guides for events at the Miami Jewish Home for the Aged, and create pamphlets illustrating the benefits of being

multilingual. He has received four academic awards. "Not only does Ernie share his love for language with his peers and community, he shares his love for kids and sports here at the 'J'," stated Chris. Ernie was a volunteer coach for the Swish Hoops basketball program during its first year at the JCC and actively takes part in the JCC Hebraica Department's Maccabi Tzair Youth Program. Currently, Ernie serves as a Rosh Madrich (head counselor) in Maccabi Tzair, where he assists in the supervision of volunteer group leaders and works with them in the implementation of their weekly programs and activities.

Throughout Ernie's high school years, Chris highlighted Ernie's involvement with two teenagers with special needs, whom he has shared a common interest - basketball. According to Chris, "They play basketball on Sundays and Ernie coaches them like a big brother." Through their hard work and Ernie's devotion, these teens were mainstreamed onto one of the teams in the Hebraica Department's 2007 Olympic Games (Maccabeah).

In concluding his remarks, Chris expressed that "Ernesto's parents, Daniela and Jack Mandowsky, have raised an intelligent, caring, loving and devoted young man and the Jewish community is a better place for this."

For more information, call MARJCC at 305-932-4200.

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VIEWPOINT Congress, the energy stumbling block

Abuse frequently against elderly women

BY CARL POPE

BY MARTHA BURK

It's scary how difficult it is persuading this Congress to embrace a new energy future. What's going on here? Part of the problem is business as usual. Part is that while Congress understands health care is a national issue, it still sees energy as a regional one -- one on which each representative is entitled to be as parochial as he or she desires. But part of it is a failure on the part of advocates, the media, and the political leadership to understand that America's energy problems are rooted in a market that is fundamentally broken and that cannot be fixed by a single silver bullet such as cap and trade or a carbon tax.

Right now our government is making tremendous investments in order to build the green economy, and Congress has a duty to make sure these investments maximize the benefits to workers and the economy, as well as the environment. They must answer President Barack Obama's call to action and pass legislation necessary to not just address climate change, but also to protect workers, and to enact a sweeping overhaul of our broken, costly, and unsustainable energy system.

The debate in Washington right now centers on the future of the American Clean Energy and Security Act, a comprehensive plan currently in the House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Committee.

So far committee Chairmen Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Ed Markey (D-MA) have done heroic work in reaching agreement on the committee around a comprehensive clean energy and climate plan, a critically important milestone that has faced seemingly insuperable obstacles.

Their leadership has been truly remarkable.

The committee has reached agreement on a compromise version of the American Clean Energy and Security Act. But it is clear that Big Oil, Big Coal and other polluters are still holding out for a congressional bailout. They will continue to try to riddle this legislation with loopholes, water it down, and load it up with hundreds of billions of dollars in giveaways. They don't want it to deliver a recovery fueled by the clean energy jobs that America needs.

Too many of America's utilities are determined to keep providing Americans dirty electricity from coal. The auto industry is just as determined to feed us a diet of inefficient, gasoline-powered cars. They've

figured out that the Obama administration and the congressional leadership badly want to pass a cap and trade bill to send a strong signal before the Copenhagen climate conference in December. And they are determined to highjack this urgent moment.

Their strategy is clear: Block any real reform of energy markets. Block any real commitment to reduce our dependence on oil and coal. Drag their feet to see if they can kill energy legislation altogether. If that fails, then they'll force a symbolic "cap and trade" bill that they know they can unravel later.

What's the solution? We need to tell our leaders that we won't let coal and oil steal our clean energy future. We want Congress to enact not the shadow but the substance of the president's energy platform.

A strong bill must accomplish three things to effectively jumpstart the green recovery, build the clean energy future, and end our addiction to oil and coal. It must dramatically ramp up America's transition to cleaner, cheaper energy sources like wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal; it must slash energy waste in order to cut emissions quickly and cheaply, while saving consumers money on their energy bills; and it must close the global warming pollution loophole by making polluters pay for the greenhouse gasses they emit.

Strong legislation will also revitalize the manufacturing sector and create the industries of tomorrow. These new clean energy jobs--building wind turbines, installing solar panels, renovating buildings to make them more energy efficient, constructing the smart grid--are jobs that can't be outsourced.

Our nation believes in its ability to innovate and solve big problems. We've proven time and time again we can rise to the occasion and address major environmental challenges without harming the economy: Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, acid rain.

America must act now and become the global leader in clean, renewable energy technologies to drive U.S. economic growth and reduce global warming pollution.

-Carl Pope is executive director of Sierra Club, America's oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization -www.siuerraclub.org <http://www.siuerraclub.org>

The month of May is almost behind us, and with it the flowers and candy many of us showered on our mothers earlier in the month to mark Mother's Day. But many older mothers are getting showered with attention of another kind - abuse.

Take the case of Ruth, an 89-year-old woman who was in fairly good health when she entered an Iowa nursing home for physical therapy in 2008. When she left to go home 25 days later, Ruth's leg was rotting and consumed by gangrene. She died three months later. State and federal officials rightly called it neglect, and fined the nursing home $112,650.

The nursing home owner is of course contesting the ruling. He runs a lobbying organization and is complaining about the fine to Iowa legislators, accusing the inspections department of “flogging” nursing homes and blocking seniors' access to care by imposing huge fines.

Ruth's case, highlighted in “Elder Abuse: A Women's Issue,” the annual Mother's Day report from the Older Women's League (OWL), is by no means an isolated one.

Domestic and institutional elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation cause serious harm to anywhere from 500,000 to 5 million individuals in the United States every year. Females make up approximately 66 percent of the victims. That means up to 3 million older women are battered, beaten, swindled, or neglected by relatives and so-called caregivers.

It's a problem that has been recognized since at least the 1980s. But 25 years of congressional hearings on its devastating effects have produced no federal law to address the problem in a comprehensive manner, even though elder-battering has been called both a disgrace and a “burgeoning national scandal.”

Despite continued efforts, one by Orrin Hatch,

Republican of Utah, the Elder Abuse Prevention Act of 2006 and the Elder Justice Act of 2008 failed to pass under GOP control of Congress.

Even without legislation, one would think our national institutions might be addressing the issue. Not so. Adult Protective Services, the front line responder to elder abuse under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, does not have a federal office, federal standards, oversight, training, data collection or reliable funding. What's worse, there is not a single federal employee working full-time on elder abuse in America.

In late March, the Elder Justice Act was introduced as S. 795 again by Senators Hatch and Lincoln (D-Ark.). In addition, Senator Kohl (D-Wisc.) reintroduced his Patient Safety Act as S. 631. Both bills await action in the Senate Finance Committee. Meanwhile on the House side, its version of the Elder Justice Act was introduced by Rep. Peter King (RN.Y.) as H.R. 2006 in mid-April.

Overall prospects for final action on the Elder Justice Act are promising due to the Obama administration's expected support.

Let's hope so. Otherwise, the states will continue to craft a hodgepodge of laws and regulations, meaning thesafety of elderly women is subject to geography and the lobbying power of corporate nursing homes.

OWL's report documents the need for comprehensive elder abuse prevention laws -using the models of prevention of violence against women and of child abuse.

It's about time. It's about our mothers.

Martha Burk is the author of “Cult of Power: Sex Discrimination in Corporate America and What Can Be Done About It,” just out from Scribner. She is director, Corporate Accountability Project, National Council of Women's Organizations. www.womensorganizations.org.

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Suffering from muscle pain?

Awesome Chiropractic Center introduces Active Release Techniques

BY LYNN CARROLL If you have tried everything to relieve muscle pain, and if you feel restrictions in your normal range of motion, Dr. Yolaris Garcia, Chiropractic Physician at Awesome Chiropractic Center invites you to try a new treatment using Active Release Techniques termed by the acronym "A.R.T." This technique has been suc- Dr. Yolaris Garcia cessfully used on people of all ages, professional athletes and weekend warriors to treat a wide range of muscle injuries.

Patented, state-of-the-art Active Release Techniques are used to treat problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Among the conditions Dr. Garcia has successfully treated are headaches, back pain, carpal-tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, knee problems and tennis elbow, to name a few.

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result of overused muscles, with which, over time, can lead to acute conditions that 'A.R.T.' can relieve.

"At Awesome Chiropractic, we specialize in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions," says Dr. Garcia. "We integrate chiropractic adjustments with motion-assisted muscle therapy, nutritional consultations, physiotherapy, massage therapy and rehabilitation in order to restore function and enhance performance."

A native of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Garcia was trained at schools in Boston and New York and has practiced in Florida since 2007.

Awesome Chiropractic Center is located at 11730 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 202. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 305-9810899. To learn more about active release techniques, visit activerelease.com

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Ramon Rodriguez and Craig Timmins join Bank of Florida Trust Company Board of Directors Ramon Rodriguez, CPA, and Craig Timmins, CCIM, have joined the board of directors of Bank of Florida Trust Company, a Florida-based investment management firm with approximately $550 million in assets under advice.

Rodriguez is a retired executive from Crowe Horwath LLP, a public accounting firm. Prior to Crowe Horwath, he was president and CEO of Madsen Sapp Mena Rodriguez & Co. Rodriguez currently serves on the boards of Bank of Florida Corporation and Bank of Florida - Southeast, and Republic Services Inc. Rodriguez was previously a member of the board of directors of Barnett Bank of Broward County. He is an active board member of Southeast Florida civic organizations including the Channel 2 Community Television Foundation, Holy Cross Hospital and the Performing Arts Center Authority in Broward County. He is a former president of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a former chairman of the Florida Board of Accountancy. Rodriguez has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton and completed the Owner's and President's Management Program

at Harvard Business School in Boston.

Timmins has 22 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. He is a principal at Investment Properties Corporation of Naples, a Southwest Florida commercial brokerage firm. He holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation awarded by the Commercial

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Investment Real Estate Council of the Realtors National Marketing Institute, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. He also serves on the board of Bank of Florida - Southwest. Prior to entering the commercial real estate industry, Timmins was a vice president with Barnett Bank and served in several positions including commercial loan analyst, credit officer and branch manager. Timmins' civic activities include serving as director and treasurer of the Naples Community Sailing Center Inc., a nonprofit corporation devoted to youth sailing. He is also past director of Sunrise Children's Foundation and past mentor in the Quest for Kid's Organization. Timmins has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Rollins College.

"Ray and Craig bring extensive financial experience and knowledge of the South Florida market to our board," said Scott Kellett, J.D., president of Bank of Florida Trust Company. "They are highly respected professionals and will be instrumental in guiding our company during these unique times."

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BY BARI AUERBACH ‘What’s in a Name?’

Ever wonder why the names of places aren’t more descriptive? Here are some name change suggestions that could help make some Aventura establishments much more “identifiable”: “Very Fancy Community for Rich Seniors” – currently called Classic Residence by Hyatt “Spend a Fortune on Baby Stuff” – currently called Bellini “Just Might Meet Someone Rich and Single” – currently called “Justin’s” “Cheat on Your Diet!” – currently called “The Cheesecake Factory” “We’ll Even Sweat for You!” – currently called Equinox “Please Don’t Get Netflix” – currently called Blockbuster Video

“It’s Not Ready; the Insurance Won’t Pay; the Dr. Never Phoned It In” – currently called the Walgreens Pharmacy “High Maintenance” – currently called Williams Island “Get Wired with Your WiFi” – currently called Starbucks “Max Out Your Credit Cards” – currently called Aventura Mall “We Promise You Won’t Gain Back the Weight Like Kirstie Did!” – currently called Jenny Craig “Hardly Anyone Knows City Commission Meetings Are Held Here” – currently called Aventura Government Center “Enter the Lot at Your Own Risk on Fridays” - currently called Kosher Kingdom “Pay More to Eat Less Junk” – currently called Whole Foods Market “Well-Run, Well-Of f and Very WellLiked” – currently called the City of Aventura

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Benton Launerts moves to Marksman Security Corp. as Vice President of Business Development

BY LYNN CARROLL

PROVOCATIVE QUESTIONS FOR PROVOCATIVE PEOPLE

LC: Your move to Marksman Security Corp. from Park One of Florida at a time when most people are strug gling to hold on to their jobs has surprised a lot of people.

What was your motivation?

BL: I really enjoyed helping to build the Park One brand, and it wasn't an easy decision. But I think it was a good one.

I'm very excited about the opportunity to build another company in the same way.

LC: Is going from valet parking to the property security industry a big jump for you?

BL: Not really, because at Marksman Security our core business is luxury condos and highrises, too, although the company also has other types of clients. We provide services to hotels including the Trump International on Sunny Isles Beach, as well as Classic Residences by Hyatt in Aventura, Boca Executive Airport and Muvico theatres.

LC: T h a t ' s q u i t e a d i v e r s e c u s t o m e r b a s e . W h a t k i n d s of services does Marksman Security provide?

BL: Primarily guard service, but we have expertise in

access control, emergency response and planning, tenant and visitor services and relations, law enforcement communications, security hardware and building infrastructure integration, and CPR/first aid - and it's continually upgraded through coordination with property managers, property owners and governmental agencies.

In addition, Marksman assists clients in conducting site security assessments, reviewing security policies and procedures, and analyzing how property infrastructure, site visitors and personnel impact their overall security program.

In case of emergency, our clients have access to senior Marksman management 24 hours a day to rapidly address any natural disaster, labor dispute or other situation requiring immediate response.

LC: W h a t ' s t h e c o m p a n y ' s h i s t o r y ?

BL: Marksman Security was founded in 2003, and in the six-and-a-half years since then it's been growing exponentially.

It now provides state-of-the-art security at more than 80 locations - and most of that business has come from referrals.

Contact Ben Launerts at Marksman Security, 305-6100892 or visit marksmansecurity.com

Aventura Heart Center presents ten reasons to see a cardiologist treating rapid or irregular heartbeats. Electrocardiograms and heart monitors uncover these arrhythmias, that drugs and newer pacemaker devices can control. Patients complain of feeling the heart beating forcibly or very rapidly, symptoms that are not only annoying, but may represent serious heart disease. Full diagnostic testing for underlying heart disease needs to be conducted when palpitations are felt by the patient or even when diagnosed by a routine physical exam or electrocardiogram.

BY DAVID KORN, MD AND ROBERT RASKEN, MD Aventura Heart Center Directors Dr. David Korn and Dr. Robert Rasken have compiled ten reasons why patients should seek the opinion of a cardiologist. Five reasons are included in this week's article and the remaining five will be included in a continued article appearing in the June 10th edition of Aventura News.

Patients should routinely see their doctors for regular checkups. Below begins ten resons why one should specifically visit a cardiologist: * An acute heart attack needs cardiology intervention immediately to determine specific evidence based therapies. Decisions about acute coronary syndromes change according to which therapies have shown more benefit than other alternative therapies. Immediate use of drugs in the emergency room will influence the outcome of the heart attack. Decisions about cardiac catheterization with angioplasty and different types of stents are best defined by cardiologists. Post-event drug therapy is stressed to prevent further cardiac events and second heart attacks.

Aspirin with or without clopidigrel, statins for cholesterol, angiotensin blocking agents, and beta-blockers are essential for future protection against heart disease. * Chest or jaw discomfort are the most common symptoms associated with heart disease and the possibility of a heart attack or angina. This discomfort may be heaviness or tightness in the chest, arms, back, or jaw. The symptoms are more common in men, rather than women, who may feel more nausea, weakness or fatigue as manifestations of heart disease. Sensations occurring with

Dr. Robert Rasken and Dr. David Korn, directors, Aventura Heart Center

activity such as walking fast or uphill suggest cardiac problems. Cardiologists evaluate these symptoms daily and assess the problem with specific cardiac testing and therapies, including nuclear Stress Tests and Echocardiograms. * Shortness of breath occurring with activity or excitement suggests a cardiac origin. Lying down and suddenly feeling like you are suffocating, also leads the cardiologist toward a cardiac problem. Lung disease is also a primary source of shortness of breath, a situation that needs to be differentiated from heart disease. * Palpitations and rapid heart beats lead directly to a cardiologist as most other physicians are not comfortable

* Fainting, a feeling of impending fainting, and dizziness come from many causes, some of which are related to too slow or too fast heart beats and some types of heart murmurs. Echocardiography and cardiac monitoring can uncover these causes of fainting and dizziness, causes that are correctable with proper diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Sometimes even a Stress Test evaluation is needed.

Aventura Heart Center provides the most comprehensive prevention and general cardiovascular services. It is a unique healthcare center offering state-of-the-art nuclear cardiac and stress thallium testing to effectively diagnose heart disease, ultrasound diagnostics and bone density testing in the office. Also offering complete lipid treatment, arrhythmia detection and pacer evaluation.

Aventura Heart Center is located at 2845 Aventura Blvd. Suite 249. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To make an appointment, call 305 932 6061.

Be sure to look out for the June 10th edition of Aventura News for the remaining five reasons to see a cardiologist.

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ASK DR. RUTH

BY DR. RUTH WESTHEIMER

Time to make up over makeup Q: There has been an ongoing problem between my husband and me for quite some time. I don’t wear makeup except on very rare occasions when I go to work. Any time I have started putting any on, he starts asking me to put on my makeup for him when we have sex. I can’t see putting on makeup just to go to bed, and as far as I’m concerned he’s just trying to cause an argument.

Besides those times when I put makeup on to go to work, he always complains he wants me to wear some for him and not fuss for the rest of the world. Who does he think I’m wearing it for? After the last time, I decided to throw it all in the garbage and quit

wearing making altogether because it always starts an argument. I’m beginning to think he’s not normal. What do you think?

A: It’s very difficult for me to give you some good advice here. I really would have to know much more. I can’t believe that the only reason the two of you are having some problems has to do with makeup. It sounds to me that maybe there are some other issues that he would like changed in your lovemaking that perhaps are making him feel frustrated Just throwing the makeup in the garbage won’t solve the problem. Why don’t the two of you, at a time when you are not arguing, sit down and have a talk.

Say to him that in order to make peace you are not using any makeup these days; however, explain that you would like to use some at some time, so you would like to know what is really bothering him. Ask him, “Am i doing something that really bugs you?”

If he can’t give you an explanation, then you should suggest that he go to see a counselor or somebody to help lay this issue to rest because it would be a pity to spoil what seems to be a good relationship over an argument about something that probably could be solved.

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Michael Yavner, Northern Trust; Mason Mishcon, Ameriprise Financial; Lauren Morris

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Comm. Sally Heyman; Peter L. Fishel, CPA; Mike Levy; Commissioners Billy Joel and Bob Diamond

Barry Snyder, Snyder & Gonzalez Attorneys; Aventura Vice Mayor Teri Holzberg; Sen. Gwen Margolis; The Hon. Harry Holzberg

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Dr. Robert Sheir, Optometric Physician; Robyn Kane, Aventura Hospital; Dr. Arnold Sheir, Aventura Dental Team; Eric Beck, IT Doctors

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You as author

BY PATRICIA C. FRANK Do you know that you are an author even if you never write a word? You are the author of the story of your life. You may not be writing it down but you are still the author. You are the main character in your story. It is all about you. It is about who you are as a person and it is about your relationships, your dreams, and your accomplishments.

When you write something you are communicating something. You are taking your thoughts and feelings and expressing them in a way that lets others understand them. Your words can touch someone, move them, motivate them and heal them.

You are infusing letters and words with life and meaning. You are creating something.

You could envision your life as a book that someone would pick up and read. This book represents you and your philosophy of life.

It is about your choices and character. It is your message and your legacy.

1Think about the title of your book. Think about the length of the book. It can be long like a tome or short like a pamphlet. Think about the titles of the chapters. Some of the chapters have already been written. Your birth and your early years up until now,

FIRST CHOICE AIR SOLUTIONS were written to a large extent by some one else. But at some point you become the author. You decide what will be written about your life everyday. You are the one creating the scenarios. You may not be able to rewrite the early years but you can write the current chapters.

Write the short biography that describes who you are and what you do that will go on the inside flap. Condensing your whole life into a few words puts some perspective on everything. Think about the moral of your story. How will you sum up your life?

As the author of your life and book you have the power to revise and change the chapters. You also have the ability to change the ending. As the author you control everything in the book that is your life.

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What is interventional cardiology?

It consists of a series of non-surgical, minimally invasive procedures performed to treat cardiovascular disease. During a typical interventional cardiology procedure, a catheter (a long thin, flexible tube) is inserted into a blood vessel through a small incision in the groin and guided to the heart, enabling us to repair damaged vessels or other heart structures.

What problem do you treat most often using interventional cardiology?

One of the primary problems that I treat is coronary artery disease or the blockage of arteries. The inner surfaces of the arteries become blocked or dangerously narrowed by a buildup of fatty deposits, cholesterol, calcium and plaque. The blockage restricts blood flow to the heart, which can lead to a heart attack or other heart problems.

What types of procedures do you per form?

To aid in diagnosis, we perform intravascular ultrasound, using a special device to get a better look at the artery and we use pressure wires to measure the pressure in the artery to see if the blockage is severe.

Angioplasty and stenting may be performed if we find that there is a severe

blockage. In these procedures, a balloon placed at the tip of the catheter is inflated to stretch open the artery and restore blood flow to the heart. When necessary, a stent – a small metal mesh tube – is expanded in the newly opened artery to act as a scaffold and keep the artery open. We sometimes use drug-eluting stents, a very safe and effective means of preventing restenosis, or the development of blockages within the stent. These stents are coated with a special medication which is released during the first few weeks after surgery when restenosis is likely to occur.

Are there any common risk factors asso ciated with this disease?

Risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes and obesity. Men who are in their 50s and older are at a greater risk of developing coronary artery disease, as are women who are in their 60s or older.

How would I know if I have coronary artery disease? Will I have chest pain?

Patients who have coronary artery disease do not always experience chest pain.

Other symptoms include shortness of breath, neck or jaw pain, sweating and nausea.

How do I get treatment?

Patients are often referred by their primary care physician after complaining of symptoms associated with coronary heart disease, while many others are treated after they are taken to the emergency room in distress as a result of classic or atypical symptoms. We are very fortunate that Mount Sinai Medical Center’s freestanding emergency department in Aventura is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment that can very rapidly evaluate patients suffering from coronary artery disease. If emergency catheterization is required, we have ambulances on standby to transport patients to our Miami Beach campus for immediate treatment.

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Visit California wineries

BY BILL KOFOED Every lover of California wines is familiar with Napa and Sonoma, b ut be sure ad Calistoga to that list. Just north of Napa’s premier wineries, Calistoga boasts not only fine wines but a unique attraction - Castello di Amorosa (Castle of Love) a 121,000 s.f. 12th century Tuscan style castle which took 14 years to build. Probably even the owner doesn’t know the final cost, but it reputedly is in the area of $30 million.

To make it authentic, medieval designs, construction methods and antique materials were shipped from Italy.

Among the highlights are a Great Hall with 22 foot high frescoed ceiling; 500 year old giant fireplace; moat drawbridge, secret passageways, and even an authentic prison and torture chamber. Over 8,000 tons of stone, hand-chiseled by European artisans, were used in the castle. All gates, nails, lamps and chains were hand-forged in the eight level (four above ground and four below) castle.

Only a few miles from the Castello is Sterling Vineyards, perched on top of a mountain that is only accessible by cable car. The view of the vineyards and surrounding mountains is breathtaking. In

contrast with the Castello, Sterling produces nearly a million cases of highly regarded wine which was distributed nationally and to some foreign countries.

There is an excellent self-guided tour of the winery, which The New York Times cites as “one of the most spectacular in the Napa Valley.” The wine tasting is not to be missed.

If you’re looking for a real “sleeper,” try nearby Schramsberg, a boutique winery which only produces about 60,000 cases annually of nine distinctive sparkling wines. They are so well received that they have been served at the White House; in London for Queen Elizabeth; at a reception for former Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev; at fundraiser hosted by President and Mrs. Reagan and others.

I tried three of the wines, the 2001 Reserve SRP which retails at about $100; the 2005 Blanc de Blancs, about $36; and the 2005 Cremant Demi-sec, about $38.

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2009 Nissan Maxima luxury sport sedan has all-new identity Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The all-new 2009 Nissan Maxima is the seventh generation of the luxury sport sedan and it just may be the best one yet.

The Maxima rides on Nissan’s popular D Platform, the same FWD underpinning that was introduced with the hot-selling Altima.

However, the chassis has been “enhanced” with the use of aluminum suspension links, revised suspension, new technology shocks, a lower engine mounting and a new Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), all of which contribute to minimal torque steer and much better handling As for design, the new Maxima no longer resembles its sibling Altima, but does look a lot like Nissan’s new GT-R super sports car. It has a short nose and deck, a long sloping roof, deeply sculpted fenders and a wider front and rear track.

Wraparound upturned headlights and a wide grille combine with a large bumper

opening and a bulging hood.

The design flows through deep-waisted rear fenders and into a high trunk lid.

New L-shaped LED taillights with side marker bulbs accent the rear. The sporty look is accented further by 18-inch (or available 19-inch) aluminum alloy wheels and low-profile performance tires.

The new Maxima is available in two models, the 3.5 S and 3.5 SV, both powered by an enhanced 3.5-liter VQ-series 290-hp V-6 engine (19/26 mpg). The revised engine has a modular design with microfinished crank journals and cam lobes, molybdenum coated lightweight pistons, a resin intake collector, digital knock control, six individual coils (one per spark plug) and a cross-flow coolant pattern. It also has a Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), a variable induction system, a silent timing chain and an electronically controlled throttle. It all adds up to more horsepower and torque for quicker acceleration. The 3.5 SV models add leatherappointed sport seats, an advanced Bose premium audio system with nine speakers, HomeLink, fog lights and outside mirrors with turn signal indicators.

Several option packages are offered,

All-new Nissan Maxima has a short nose and trunk, a wide grille, wraparound upturned headlights and deeply sculpted fenders.

including the Sport Package with sporttuned suspension, 19-inch wheels, rear spoiler, High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon headlights, heated outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down features, automatic entry/exit system with two-driver memory, heated front seats and steering wheel, paddle shifters, metallic link trim, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio and premium leather-appointed seats.

The Premium Package includes a dualpanel moonroof with rear roof window and front and rear power retractable sunshades, heated outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down features, automatic entry/exit system with two-driver memo-

ry, heated front seats and steering wheel, paddle shifters, premium leather-appointed seats, eucalyptus wood-tone trim, 7.0inch color monitor and rearview monitor.

This new 2009 Nissan Maxima should compete very well in a class that includes the Chrysler 300, Cadillac CTS, Acura TL, Infiniti G35 and Toyota Avalon. Base price is $29,290 on the 3.5S and $31,900 on the 3.5SV.

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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Believe it or not, burying greens under top-heavy toppings can turn an ordinary salad into an extraordinary diet disaster with more calories and fat than a Big Mac. According to Oxygen fitness magazine, the “ideal salad” should be comprised of 50% veggies and grains; 25% healthy fats; and 25% lean protein.

‘Let-tuce feel fuller ’ To curb hunger pangs, choose spinach and kale. Both contain lipolic acid, an antioxidant combating the hunger pang hormone ghrelin and increasing the “I’m full” hormone leptin. Fiber can also help weight loss goals by making you feel fuller on fewer calories. Fiber-rich vegetables are salad saviors along with greens high in folic acid, which assists in cell repair…One cup of romaine lettuce has three times more folic acid than a cup of iceberg.

‘It’s ok to include carbs’ Adding a half-cup of whole grains to a salad can also contribute to the “fullness factor.” Good choices include cooked bulgur, couscous, or quinoa. Diced sweet potatoes and brown rice are low-glycemic carbs that can also help make a salad more filling.

‘Good vs. bad fats’ Trade the Caesar dressing and potato salad with mayo for monosaturated fats such as low-fat dressing and an ounce of avocado or one quarter cup of whole wheat croutons or unsalted nuts. Better cheese choices include small portions of feta, blue or aged Parmesan that can add a lot of flavor with fewer calories.

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