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Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach hosts 'tops for networking' Table Top Expo

BY BARI AUERBACH The Aventura Marketing Council's annual top-of-the-line Table Top Expo hosted by the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach turned out to be a top-notch success - inspiring a brand new acronym for Top - "Terrific Opportunities for Promotion and Publicity!"

"Every year it gets bigger and better! Great leads! So much fun!" These were just some of the top reviews from exuberant exhibitors as a top turnout of business and community leaders arrived at the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach - ideally located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami on the picturesque Intracoastal Waterway.

The resort's ballroom and signature Waterway Pavilion fronting the Intracoastal were stellar venues for the "this tops 'em all" Table Top Expo with a festive Every Day's a Holiday theme.

It was no exaggeration for exhibitors to exclaim, "WOW!" This Expo is a top example of the rewards of belonging to the Aventura Marketing Council. It creates a great forum for one-on-one networking and making invaluable contacts!"

Beyond "see you at the top" business building, Table Top Expo featured great food, live entertainment and door prizes galore including the grand prize: A two-night stay at the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach awarded to Juan Melendez of Double Click Companies.

The Expo also generated excellent exposure for Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach.

Showcasing the most creative settings for special events and banquets, the resort features over 10,000 square feet of flexible function space and superb catering services that can be customized to be ultimately "YOUnique."

While touring the resort, AMC members were impressed by "Hollywood's brightest star" attractions and the most memorable "Top 10 Reasons" to check into the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach: *Top comfort in over 300 well-appointed rooms with expansive balconies overlooking the ocean or Intracoastal *Top amenities including a spectacular

waterfront infinity-edge, free-form pool and fully-equipped fitness center *Top dining choices including the gourmet Elements Bistro, Cool Beans coffee shop and poolside LAVA Tiki Bar & Grille *Top venues for special events‌from weddings, and bar or bat mitzvahs - to reunions and retirement parties, the resort offers attractive and easily-accessible function spaces plus top-event catering services *Top beachside events‌arrange lounge chairs, beach umbrellas, and cabanas right on Hollywood Beach for an unforgettable gettogether *Top facilities for business functions including six meeting spaces plus state-of-theart presentation equipment, certified corporate event planners, a 24-hour Business Center and free high-speed Internet access *Top signature programs like "Sleep Advantage" - a dream come true boasting

Crowne Plaza's Meeting Director Pamela Presley, General Manger Mike Long and Director of Sales Misty Polihronakis award door prize to Juan Melendez, Double Click Realty (second from right)

IT Doctors Steve Goitia, Maiko Del Bel and Eric Beck with Ashley Munson

Julian Lewin speaks with Stern Bloom Media's Anthony Proenza, Aventura Comm. Michael Stern and Dave Solomon

Marc Rabinowitz, Aventura Insurance Associates with Irene Shaposhnikov, Margarita Shaposhnikov and Dimitry Shaposhnikov, DS Xpress

palatial beddings, unique quiet zones, guaranteed wake-up calls and a physician-designed sleep CD. *Top pampering with luxurious in-room spa services including therapeutic massages and body wraps using products with organic and hypoallergenic ingredients *Top value with very reasonable rates and innovative packages such as "Save in the Sun," "Park and Cruise," "Ultimate Girlfriends'

Getaway," and "Florida Residents' Rate" *Top rewards including the chance to register to win a weekend stay by visiting the website cphollywoodbeachresort.com Before it was time to start thinking about how to make the next Expo even bigger and better, Aventura Marketing Council leaders expressed thanks to all those who contributed to "un-toppable Tabletop" success, commending impressive expressions of creativity, ingenuity and hospitality extended by Crowne Plaza

Hollywood Beach - renowned as The Place to Meet.

Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach is located at 4000 South Ocean Drive. For more information, visit cphollywoodbeachresort.com, phone 954- 454-4334 or for reservations, phone: 800-227-6963.

Photography by Andrew Goldstein

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June 10 - 16, 2009

Aventura Comm. Billy and Sandra Joel support Israel Sport Center for the Disabled

The Joels have brought Caroline to Aventura to speak about the Sport Center

Construction of the new 2,000 sq. ft. changing room facility is almost done

Awards presentation brings smiles

Caroline presents Sandra Joel with a gift

Three years ago, Billy and Sandra Joel visited the Israel Sport Center for the Disabled in Ramat Gan, Israel and made a pledge to help the 2,500 disabled children and adults enjoy life just a little bit more.

Many are in wheelchairs, giving them the mobility needed to take part in rehabilitative sports programs. Studies Aventura Comm. Billy Joel and wife Sandra with Sylvia and Jerry Herman at the have shown that sports activities, such Israel Sport Center wall of donors as wheelchair basketball, tennis, table tennis and hydrotherapy contribute more to the confidence, morale and self-image changing room facility is almost complete, and of the disabled than any other form of rehabilita- contains 11 changing rooms equipped with tion. The Joels savored the joy on the faces of the hydraulic tables, handicapped-equipped showers, children as they participated in the sports activi- toilets and vanities. ties, but were concerned when they saw that there "Sandra and I are so happy to have the opporwere no changing rooms for the hydrotherapy pro- tunity to help people of all ethnic backgrounds grams. When they saw the children being laid who are all accepted at this wonderful Sport down on the cement to change clothes, they made Center," said Comm. Joel. "For example, 27-yeara commitment to build a facility to house chang- old Boaz, who won a medal at the Special ing rooms, and for the past several years, have Olympics, has spent his life in a wheelchair and worked with many friends to realize this goal. has been at the Center since he was 6 years old.

This past May, the Joels, along with Sylvia Today, Boaz has completed medical school, is and Jerry Herman, visited the Israel Sport Center married and is the proud father of a two-month old to view the progress of the building and to watch girl and is a director at the Center. We are blessed the childrens' sport competitions. with many wonderful friends, like the Hermans After rounds of hugs and kisses from the who joined us on this trip, and became Gold children and teachers, the Joels and Hermans Medal sponsors once they saw the magnificent were given the honor of distributing medals to the work being done there with such love and caring." winners of the bike competition using special For more information on the Israel Sport hand-powered bicycles. The 2,000 sq. ft. Center for the Disabled, visit www.iscd.com

Sport Center Director Boaz with Jerry and Sylvia Herman

Spectators cheer on bike race participants

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Camp Turnberry: A blast for kids!

This summer, turn off the video games and send junior to the first annual Camp Turnberry for a sporty experience they'll never forget. The legendary Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club is providing local kids ages 8-16 with an exciting opportunity to meet new friends and stay in shape through fun tennis and golf programs facilitated by the resort's experienced professionals at its world-class facilities.

Camp Turnberry takes place Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from

June 29th through August 7th.

The cost is $120 daily and $500 weekly. Receive 15 percent off for camp referrals or families with two or more children. Campers are required to bring sunscreen, a swim suit, hat and additional change of sports clothes. Spaces are limited and advanced registration is required seven days prior to the camp start date.

For an activity schedule or to register, call 305-9336925. The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club is located at 19999 West Country Club Drive in Aventura.

The Continental Group honors its Aventura employees The Continental Group, the largest property management company in Florida, recently recognized its Aventura employees for their many years of service, including nine who were singled out for achieving their 15-year milestones.

In total, 82 Aventura employees were acknowledged for reaching their five-, 10and 15-year marks at a special E.A.R.L. (Employee Award Recognition Luncheon) event held in April at Peninsula II. "We're proud to honor this key group of employees who have contributed tremendously to the growth of our company in many ways," said Continental Regional President Andrew Lester.

Among those honored were Mystic Pointe 600's Ideland "Freddie" Frederic, a 15-year janitorial employee, and Nelson Vasconez, a 5-year maintenance worker. They were noted for going above and beyond to accomplish important tasks and their commitment to the community, said Esther Shanafelt, Mystic Pointe 600's Property Manager.

"Freddie and Nelson have developed a great relationship with our residents.

Many request them personally for specific work," Shanafelt said.

In addition to Frederic, other employees honored for 15 years of service were Martin Sosa, Nilda Tello, Saul Abusiewiez, Nelson Fernandez, Anthony Joseph, Raymond Nunez, Sherry Susman and Iselande Morancy.

Founded in 1990, The Continental Group's corporate headquarters is located in Hollywood, Fla. It also has regional offices in Kendall, West Palm Beach and Orlando.

The company is the largest manager of multifamily rental communities, condominium and homeowner associations in the state and one of South Florida's leading private sector employers. Guided by its Florida focus, the company has grown to exceed $270 million in annual business with 5,500 full-time employees. Today, The Continental Group manages and maintains more than 1,200 condominium and homeowner associations in Florida, representing over 250,000 residential units.

To learn more about The Continental Group, call 954-925-8200, toll-free: 1-800-927-4599 or visit thecontinentalgroupinc.com

June 10 - 16, 2009

Aventura Hospital and Greater Miami Jewish Federation present "The Role of Medicine and Spirituality: Dealing With the Current Economic Crisis" especially during these challenging Aventura Hospital, the economic times."

Community Chaplaincy Service of "The current economic crisis the Greater Miami Jewish is placing great stress on people in Federation, and Federation's partour community," noted Rabbi ner agency Jewish Community Frederick Klein, executive director Services of South Florida will of the Jewish Chaplaincy Program. present a seminar titled "The Role "Whether they are facing forecloof Medicine and Spirituality: sure, job loss, diminished financial Dealing With the Current resources or the threat of these situEconomic Crisis" on Wednesday, ations, individuals may be adverseJune 17th at 5:30 p.m. at Aventura ly affected physically, psychologiHospital. This special seminar will cally, emotionally and spiritually. feature guest speaker Rabbi This seminar will address how carBenjamin Blech, author of Taking Stock: A Spiritual Guide to Rising Rabbi Benjamin Blech, author ing professionals can help clients Above Life's Financial Ups and of “Taking Stock: A Spiritual deal with their stress, fears and to Rising Above Life's Downs. His presentation will be Guide anxieties."

Financial Ups and Downs” followed by a discussion with a The event will take place at panel of spiritual and psycho-social experts from Aventura Hospital's Medical Office Building, the community. located at 21110 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 101.

"Aventura Hospital is proud to partner with Continuing education credits will be available the Greater Miami Jewish Federation to bring for social workers (CEU), physicians (CME) this important program to our community," said and nurses (CE). A light kosher dinner will be Heather J. Rohan, CEO of Aventura Hospital. served. There is no charge for this program, but "In order to promote a healthy, balanced advance reservations are required. For more lifestyle, it is important for people to also find information and to register for the event, call 1ways to maintain health of the mind and spirit, 888-256-7692.

The Grill on the Alley serves up Father's Day Brunch The Grill on the Alley serves up classic American fare, stellar service and a celebrity following in Aventura. Modeled after the big city grills of the 1930's and 40's, the Grill on the Alley offers a timeless menu of prime steaks, chops, fresh seafood, and classic cocktails paired with uncompromising service.

The Grill on the Alley is offering an incredible Father's Day Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 21st. The unparalleled menu includes traditional Prime New York Steak and Eggs served any style, a twist on Dad's traditional eggs with a Spanish Scramble of bell pepper, onions, black olives and diced tomatoes served with avocado, queso fresco and grilled jalapeno and the best Bagel and House Cured Gravlaaks south of New York City. Treat your dad to delicious cocktails including the Kir Royale made with Champagne and Crème de Cassis, a traditional Mimosa, or any one of the many other hand crafted brunch cocktails for $6.

If dinner is more your style, book the Chef's Table directly in front of the open air kitchen. The Grill's "Prime Menu" includes a Bone-In Rib Chop, 26 oz. served with spinach mashed potatoes and the Parmesan Crusted Chilean Sea Bass, seasoned with white pepper, paprika, scallions and Parmesan cheese, baked and served atop mustard sauce with grilled vegetables.

The Grill on the Alley is located on the South side of the Aventura Mall. For more information and reservations, call 305466-7195 or visit thegrill.com

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VIEWPOINT It’s time to protect the Ros-Lehtinen Comments on UN everyday American consumer Human Rights Council Elections

BY CONGRESSWOMAN DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ

In this time of economic hardship, helping Americans is more important than ever.

The people of the United States keep this country strong by participating in our economy and they deserve to have their rights protected—to feel safe in their purchases, loans, and mortgages. My colleagues in Congress and I are working hard to protect everyday Americans from economic harm.

That is why we recently passed legislation focused on consumer protection, including the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights, the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act (Credit CARD Act), and the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. These pieces of legislation focus on making sure Americans are protected from scams and unnecessary costs.

As families are being forced to cut back, lending companies have found ways around old regulations to try to get more money from everyday Americans. The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights provides much-needed oversight for the lending industry through several measures: It requires bills to be sent 21 days before the due date; prohibits companies from charging fees to pay a bill by phone, mail or the Web; bans over-the-limit fees (unless a consumer opts-in beforehand); and stops due-date tricks. The bill also bans most retroactive interest rate hikes on existing balances (except when payments are more than 60 days late), and it strengthens credit card protections for young people.

The bill is fair to both card issuers and card holders, giving everyone an opportunity to succeed and prosper. The United States was founded on values of hard work and responsibility, and this legislation represents those values.

The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, of which I was one of 19 original co-sponsors in the House, also represents these values by helping families hold onto and achieve the American dream. In Florida, we have the second highest foreclosure rate in the nation. This statistic has nothing to do with the dedication and hard work of Floridians—we are as hard-working as anyone in the nation, but we have had to deal with poorly functioning and nonexistent protections for the average homeowner.

This legislation fixes the Hope for Homeowners program, which is designed to spur the refinancing of mortgages by reducing current fees that have discouraged lenders from voluntarily participating and

by offering new incentives for lenders to negotiate loans. The bill also includes incentives that encourage lenders to negotiate affordable mortgages for homeowners who are underwater, at risk of foreclosure, and those nearing bankruptcy.

The Credit CARD Act protects consumers from being buried under mountains of debt from credit card bills. The legislation amends the Truth in Lending Act to stop a creditor from increasing any annual percentage rate of interest (APR) on a credit card account without meeting certain requirements. It also requires 45-day notice on any rate increases or significant contract changes, and it instructs credit card companies to apply payments to the highest balance, so that consumers are not left with interest on their highest debt, while the lower balances get paid off.

What’s more, the Credit CARD Act requires credit card companies to be honest and practical with their customers by disclosing how long it will really take someone to repay their credit card—the kind of honesty and transparency that will allow our nation to move forward on a well-built economy, instead of stepping from one bubble to another.

President Obama and the Congress are exploring further ways to protect consumers.

Timothy Geithner, the Secretary of the Treasury, spoke recently about the possibility of a new agency to protect American consumers who are buying financial products or taking out mortgages. He said that Americans need more help to prevent the kind of unclear rules and decisions that have led to our recent economic trouble.

These are just some steps to preventing unnecessary risks in our economy.

Consumer protection and economic recovery legislation introduced by Congress and initiatives put forward by President Obama are helping to restore the American dream for everyday Americans, helping small businesses reach their full potential, and helping to steady our economy so that American businesses and consumers can both prosper.

I hope to be an ally in government for all of the people in my district, fighting to keep the residents of South Florida in their homes and out of debt. If you need help, you can reach my office in Pembroke Pines at (954) 437-3936, in Aventura at (305) 9365724, or in Washington, DC at (202) 2257931.

If you’d like more information on how you or your business might benefit from consumer protection and financial stability programs visit: www.financialstability.gov <http://www.financialstability.gov>

Urges Congress to withhold Funding, Pass UN Reform Bill

BY CONGRESSWOMAN ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN U.S. Rep. Ileana RosLehtinen (R-FL), Ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, commented on today’s elections to the United Nations Human Rights Council. Statement of RosLehtinen: “It is inexcusable and outrageous that a majority of the members of the UN Human Rights Council are not free nations.

“With human rights abusers such as Cuba, China, Saudi Arabia, and Russia on the Council, this is a tragic case of the fox guarding the henhouse.

“The UN needs to radically reform the Council’s membership criteria and overall standards to bar gross human rights abusers from hijacking the Council agenda and from enjoying the legitimacy which membership on the Council affords them.

“Without reform first, U.S. membership will not change this grim reality – it will only legitimize the Council’s anti-freedom, anti-U.S., anti-Israel actions.

“Congress must pass pending legislation that leverages our contributions to pro-

duce sweeping reform of the Council and the entire biased UN system.”

Background: On May 12, the UN General Assembly voted to fill 18 seats for threeyear terms on the Human Rights Council.

Cuba, China, Saudi Arabia and Russia all were re-elected, while the United States was elected after choosing to run for a seat on that body for the first time. Once again, a majority of the Council’s Member States are rated as “Not Free” or only “Partly Free” by Freedom House. Since the Council’s creation in 2006, over 80% of the country-specific resolutions it has passed have targeted Israel for criticism, as have half of the Council’s special sessions. In March, the Council concluded its tenth session by overwhelmingly passing five resolutions censuring Israel. The Council also passed a resolution supportive of legal restrictions on freedom of expression.

Note: Ros-Lehtinen is the author of The United Nations Transparency, Accountability and Reform Act (H.R. 557), which includes provisions restricting U.S. participation on the Human Rights Council and withholding funding to the UN proportionate to what is allocated for Council activities. The bill enjoys the support of over 85 cosponsors.

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Escape to the award-winning ESPA at Acqualina Day Spa without breaking the bank Introducing the ESPA Day Pass, this summer, spa days are here again…affordably

Best Day Spa in Miami" in the June e magazine, ESPA at Acqualina introPA Day Pass and a range of 20-minute ue Treatments. Pause and de-stress without spending a small fortune. In taking the time to be pampered can ion and provide stress relief, and what get away from it all than by enjoying ualina's luxurious amenities all day.

PA Day Pass includes a 20-minute Treatment and exclusive access to all amenities for the entire day, featuring areas including the Crystal Steam sh Saunas, Ice Fountains, Experience axation Rooms, an Oceanfront Pool, fall and locker room facilities. A full mpering is just $55 with an 18% grao the final bill and includes compliparking. looking to relax at a spa for a few ng a special occasion with friends al/baby shower or bachelorette party, wn for an overnight stay, ESPA at lcomes guests to escape to the stunsanctuary and experience ESPA and

its new menu of Boutique Treatments.

For those looking to pause and unwind, ESPA offers the best treatments designed for all skin types and lifestyles. The 20minute boutique services are straight off the menu of award-winning ESPA treatments. As a result of the exceptional sessions, ESPA at Acqualina proves that it only takes 20 minutes to feel relaxed and rejuvenated.

ESPA Boutique Treatments include a back massage, salt and oil scrub, scalp massage, facial and foot massage.

Looking for more? Unwind with a relaxing combination of two treatments in one, a total of 40 minutes marrying all the senses, energizing smells, a soft touch, relaxing sounds and a complimentary light spa lunch to go, a great value at $115 with an 18% gratuity added to the final bill.

ESPA at Acqualina is located at 17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach. For more information call 305918-8000 or visit acqualina.com

onors open doors at Biscayne Bay Campus

ion to bay views and beautiful fauna, FIU's ay Campus, located just off Biscayne n NE 151st Street, now also offers one of the by the bay. Thanks to generous donations ntura Marketing Council and the Jose Marti you can attend FIU as a full time undergradur less than the already low tuition. A full time dergraduate student pays approximately ster (out-of-state students pay approximately ster). entura Marketing Council Fellowship recipiceive up to $2,000 - nearly two-thirds of FIU's (excluding fees) each year. The Jose Marti which totals $700, covers nearly half the for the first semester. Each must be applied y and only a limited number of students can ants must meet a set of criteria and write a ay to apply. f FIU's offerings on their Biscayne Bay C) include programs in English, international ychology, marine biology, criminal justice, ing, finance, accounting, business manageality management, advertising, journalism, ons, global strategic communications and uage journalism. rmation about admission to FIU, please conce of Admission at 305-919-5750 or visit p.fiu.edu/. For information about the scholarable at BBC, please contact the BBC Committee by calling 305-919-5700.

"Greetings from Argentina: Malbec Tastin at Morton's the Steakhouse North Miami Be Morton's The Steakhouse in North Miami Beach explores Argentina's famous Malbec varietal with "Greetings from Argentina: Malbec Tasting" on Friday, June 12th at 6 p.m.

Cost to attend is $45 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 605442-1662.

Malbec is a medium to full-bodied red wine with ripe fruit flavors of plum and blackberry with earthy characteristics. Highlighted at the Morton's event are select wines from 2006 through 2008 from the Mendoza and the Cafayate Valley in Argentina, including Trapiche, Torrontes (2008); Trapiche, "Oak

Cask" (2007); Michel Torino, " (2006); Broquel (2006); and Trapic Venturin" (2006).

The wines are paired with Mo ture hors d'oeuvres, including che sea scallops with apricot chutney, s loin with a Chimichurri sauce a miniature Legendary Hot Chocolat Morton's The Steakhouse N Beach is located at 17399 Bis Dinner is served Monday throu from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. and Su p.m. until 10 p.m. For more info 305-945-3131 or visit mortons.com

Arts at St. Johns and ArtShare present Devine Debris and Glorious Trash

For affordable, one-of-kind and limited edition handcrafted artwork that you stores, or have to buy thru a gallery, come to June's hottest art exhibit, "Divine Debri Trash," now through June 12th at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens open 10 a.m. to This event features established and emerging artists who have turned their talent with the environment. Each piece has been fabricated or re-worked from found or re rials, proving that art is indeed, everywhere.

All activities are free and open to the public. For more information, call 305-7

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Historically Yours

BY BOB DIAMOND WATERBOARDING – A CENTURY AGO The opposing arguments recently made by Chaney and Obama concerning the use of waterboarding as a means of obtaining information was the exact subject of a national debate over a century ago.

America defeated Spain in a brief war in 1898, pledging our only interest was to liberate Cuba with no imperialistic intentions.

Gen. Aguinaldo, our Philippine ally, with 40,000 troops ready to remove Spain from the islands, declared victory and Philippine independence. The Filipinos greeted the arriving U.S. soldiers as liberators, however, it was soon clear that the U.S. intended to possess the Philippines as a stepping-stone to the lucrative Chinese markets. Aguinaldo fought back, resulting in a twelve year armed conflict that cost over 600,000 Filipinos lives and about 4,000 U.S. soldiers. There were continual reports of U.S. atrocities, including the water cure (now called waterboarding).

An aroused public demanded hearings. One soldier described it: “We held the Filipinos down and forced water into their mouths and

noses. They swelled up like toads. It’s a terrible torture.” The pro-imperialist media justified it as necessary to gain information while the anti-imperialist media denounced its use by all civilized nations.

At the military court-marshal of Capt.

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Roger Bernstein's team of immigration attorneys helps with foreign investment, job creation

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PROVOCATIVE QUESTIONS FOR PROVOCATIVE PEOPLE LC: What's the scope of immigration concerns covered at Bernstein Osberg-Braun & de Moraes Immigration Attorneys?

RB: We focus exclusively on immigration law, including corporate non-immigrant and immigrant visas, labor certifications, waivers, litigations, appeals, motions to re-open and consular processing. Also, for many years, we have been bringing foreign investors to the U.S. through a number of different non-immigrant and immigrant visa categories.

LC: Foreign investment is certainly a need in this economy.

Are there ways you can expedite visas for investors who want to bring capital into the U.S.?

RB: Yes, there's a federal program called the EB-5 program that successfully matches foreign investors with disadvantaged communities throughout the country. It's open to qualified applicants who invest $1 million in a new commercial enterprise that employs at least ten full-time workers. An alternative to direct investment is the Regional Center Pilot Program, which requires a $500,000 investment in a limited partnership and permits the investor to indirectly employ ten workers as long as he or she can reasonably demonstrate that the regional center has indirectly created or induced ten or more jobs per investor.

Unlike many of the other immigrant visa categories, the EB-5 program doesn't involve excruciatingly long wait times. Successful applicants and their families are given conditional green cards immediately upon approval. There are still plenty of visas available.

LC: What's the expected impact of the EB-5 program on the economy?

RB: It's estimated that, when fully realized, the program will contribute $1.5 to $3 billion in foreign capital to the U.S. economy each year, and will also provide and/or preserve more than 30,000 jobs for U.S. workers annually.

LC: Where do the majority of your clients come from?

RB: The majority of our clients are from Europe and Latin America, but we have a diverse client base from around the world. Our staff is experienced and multi-cultural, so we're able to provide efficient and effective services in a broad range of languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Hebrew and Danish. In Aventura there are a lot of Colombians, Venezuelans, Argentines and Europeans looking to obtain visas by investing capital, so we assist them in navigating that process.

LC: What experience do you bring to the table?

RB: Prior to going into private practice I worked for the U.S. Department of Justice as an Asylum Officer, then as legal counsel to the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Our attorneys have more than 75 years of combined experience. We come from many different professional backgrounds that, combined, give us a practical understanding of the inner workings of government agencies. That helps us to consistently deliver winning strategies and stellar results.

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Aventura Heart Center presents ten reasons to see a cardiologist to assess peripheral arterial disease in the legs leading to pain in the calves with walking or carotid artery disease that may lead to a stroke. Ultrasound exams done in the cardiologist's office can diagnose these vascular problems early and help prevent worsening through life style modifications, weight loss, diet, exercise and medications. More advanced disease may need further testing or vascular intervention.

BY DAVID KORN, MD AND ROBERT RASKEN, MD

Dr. David Korn and Dr. Robert Rasken, Directors of Aventura Heart Center have compiled ten reasons why patients should seek the opinion of a cardiologist. This week's article is a continuation from the June 3rd edition, where the first five reasons were listed. Everyone should routinely see their doctor, but here continues ten reasons to see your cardiologist. * High blood pressure is evaluated by primary care physicians and internists. The most common form of therapy is pills to lower the pressure, a therapy that works in about 90% of the patients. Some patients do not respond well and need more advanced evaluation to diagnose the possible secondary causes of hypertension. Vascular changes in the arteries going to the kidney may worsen hypertension, a situation requiring specific testing to prove it and remedy the problem. Cardiologists frequently aid the patient and the referring doctor to control difficult cases and patients not responding to usual medicines. * Heart murmurs are best evaluated by cardiologists.

Seeing the patient, hearing the heart murmur, and performing the echocardiogram contribute to the analysis of the problem and future therapy if necessary. The decision to perform cardiac catheterization and recommend surgery is very specific for the experienced cardiologist, a situation that weighs the risks and benefits of watchful waiting, medicines, or heart surgery. * Assessing the risk of developing heart disease is essential in today's fast paced world. Histories and physi-

* Pre-operative evaluation prior to non-cardiac surgery can determine the risk of a post-operative heart attack or stroke. Stress testing with or without walking and pharmacologic stressing agents can stratify the cardiac risk for a patient undergoing non-cardiac surgery such as a gallbladder, colon surgery, hip or knee surgery, etc. Patients with high cardiac risk may require further cardiac evaluation and cardiac intervention prior to a planned surgery to prevent cardiac complications after the surgery.

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

cal exams performed by a cardiologist focus on these cardiac risk factors. Which tests are needed and appropriate are the focus of a cardiac exam. Laboratory testing includes the total cholesterol, good and bad cholesterol, triglycerides, kidney function, diabetes, thyroid function, and risk factor markers such as C-Reactive protein.

Exercise stress tests evaluate chest discomfort syndromes, while echocardiography evaluates heart size and function and murmurs. More extensive testing with ultra-fast CT scans and angiography may also be needed to evaluate the patient and their symptoms. * Evaluation of non-cardiac vascular disease is done

Many physicians do evaluations, but cardiologists are specialists in these evaluations and assessment of cardiac problems. 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 305-9326061.

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Leave his girlie magazines alone Q: I’ve been dating my boyfriend off and on for about seven years. We plan to be married in March. My concern is that my boyfriend lives approximately three hours from me and he says he masturbates and has done this for the past seven years using girlie magazines. When he visits, he claims his masturbation stops.

He says he doesn’t always have to ejaculate to enjoy sex with me. Has masturbation caused him not to ejaculate yet still enjoy ssex, or is he lying? Can or will using those magazines cause him to fantasize to the point of not ejaculating? I’ve destroyed some of his magazines, but he just replaces them.

A: It is possible that it is easier for your boyfriend to ejaculate when he masturbates.

He may have gotten used to a certain pressure and movement. So the first thing to do is tell him to use your hand and to show you how he masturbates to ejaculation. Don’t even talkg about it; just say that you want to learn to know exactly what pressure he needs and

what kind of movement he needs to be able to ejaculate.

If it does not help when he shows you how he needs to be stimulated, then before you get married you should go to see a sex therapist.

Destroying the magazines is not going to be helpful at all because he might need them when he masturbates in order to concentrate and in order to be able to have an erection.

Q: I am writing in regard to a problem I’m having – some sexual, some psychological. Hopefully your expertise can help me to overcome some of them. First and foremost, I am a very healthy, very active 21-year-old who loves sex with my wife from alpha to omega. One of the problem I am having is premature ejaculation.

After consulting with some of my older peers of the opposite sex, I found that masturbation prior to sex works very well, yet it does become tedious. And even for me it only postpones it for mere moments.

A: First of all, the method that your friend recommend to keep you from ejaculating prematurely is not a good one. You should get some books such as “Dr. Ruth’s Guide to Sensuous and Erotic Pleasures” and Dr. Bernie Zilbergeld’s “Male Sexuality” in order to learn how to recognize the premonitory sensation that comes just before it is too late to stop yourself from ejaculating. If you can’t learn the proper techniques from these books, then go to a sex therapist, and take your wife.

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State lawmakers, acting under intense pressure from the insurance industry, recently threw out years of consumer protection laws. Florida’s Department of Insurance may have no authority to block the industry from charging whatever it wants if state lawmakers get their way.

State Rep. Julio Robaina was one of the only South Florida lawmakers to vote against the bill deregulating the insurance industry here in Florida.

He says, “I think we went back 10 years when we talk about consumer protection. I have said that this was the year for special agendas to have their way and the consumers lost out in Florida.”

What has happened? Since 2005’s hyperactive storm season, homeowner’s insurance rates basically have been frozen. Smaller rate hikes have been allowed but only after formal review by Florida’s insurance regulators, who often refused the big rate hikes requested by the insurance companies.

These rules expire in 2010, however. The industry successfully lobbied lawmakers to again allow rate hikes, starting with the staterun Citizens Insurance program. Its rates will start going up about 10 percent a year for several years with no end in sight, as allowed by a new bill signed into law on May 27 of this year by Gov. Charlie Crist.

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follow. The industry argues that it needs to better capitalize itself through higher rates in order to pay for the damages that the next bad storm may bring.

Florida’s insurance rules were targeted by the industry after the state refused to allow double-digit rate hikes from insurers like State Farm and Allstate. Both chose to leave the state in order to avoid facing possible big losses from the next bad storm.

Since insurance industry regulations have been voted out, homeowner’s insurance rates are expected to start climbing even higher. Some critics worry that in a state with some of the highest foreclosure rates in the nation, higher insurance bills could force even more financially struggling residents out of their homes and condos. Lawmaker Julio Robaina of West Miami referred to the bill as “the worst piece of legislation ever to come out of Florida Legislature.”

This leaves local homeowners like Hector Arce wondering where he’ll find the extra money to pay his next insurance bill.

Supporters of the legislation say Citizens customers would have been looking at rate increases between 40 percent and 55 percent on Jan. 1 if lawmakers didn’t produce legislation for 10 percent increases spread over several years.

The bill also reduces the state’s $20 billion exposure on the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund by phasing out the upper levels of a state backup pool by $2 billion a year over a six-year period.

It’s clear that Florida’s insurance crisis isn’t solved. With the strong possibility that we are hit by some major storms this season, there’s no guarantee that either state or private insurers will have enough money to pay all their bills. Regardless what happens this hurricane season, it is expected that our insurance premiums will continue to climb.

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BY PATRICIA C. FRANK The most important quality you can possess during stressful situations or challenges is resilience. Resilience is the ability to bend without breaking. If you are resilient you are able to recover from a crisis or a set back. You return to your own version of normal.

The storms of life can toss you about rather violently at times. Your health and well-being and even your survival depends on your ability to rebound and recover. In order to recover quickly and easily, you need to be supple enough in your mind and spirit, to move as effortlessly as possible as you return to your former position.

To bounce back you need to be resourceful which involves using every means available to you. Use your unique talent, skills and expertise. Use your imagination and ingenuity. Be creative.

Be versatile. Use your mind to see things differently than they appear in the real world. Look at things from many angles.

Focus on solutions. Focus on making things better. Then, take the initiative.

FIRST CHOICE AIR SOLUTIONS Resiliency requires you to be flexible.

If you are flexible you can bend without breaking. You can accept the situation.

You can adapt to the situation. You can learn to tolerate the situation. To do this, it is essential that you become flexible in your attitudes and beliefs as well. You may have to modify your ideas about yourself and your ideas about life.

Flexibility is often misunderstood and misconstrued. Some people think that if you bend you are not strong. They think that you have to be firm and unmovable.

They see flexibility as a sign of weakness.

Actually, the opposite is true. The willow tree is a good example of flexible strength. It survives because it is able to move and bend and adapt to changing conditions. When you respond to situations by being flexible, you may react by returning to your original form or you may evolve into a different form of yourself.

If you are resilient you will be teaching those around you and your children how to respond to similar circumstances.

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LETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TALK CARS The Mazda6 was introduced in 2003 and â&#x20AC;&#x153;zoom zoomâ&#x20AC;? became two of the most popular words in automotive marketing. The hot new sport sedan was the first Mazda to get the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sports car technology fused into a five-passenger, four-door sedan.

The Mazda6 was the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first vehicle designed, engineered, developed and manufactured in the U.S. and the intent was to meet and surpass the American consumerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. The new Mazda6 does that and more.

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MAZDA6iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (21/30 mpg) has 170 hp, while the hot new MAZDA6s has a 3.7-liter V6 (17/25 mpg) that produces 272 hp.

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On the outside, the Mazda6 has a pronounced front fender much like the one on the RX-8 and a design that flows from the front fascia through the headlamp, over the top of the front-wheel opening and into the side surface ahead of the front door. A graceful S-curve flows from the highest point of the roof to the lip at the end of the deck lid, with the rear glass seeming to melt into the deck lid for a very sleek appearance.

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