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FPL's Aletha Player advises on hurricane preparedness efficient every day, but no utility can ever be 100 percent storm-proof.

With the season of hurricane winds Therefore, the goal of our in the wings, Florida Power & Light strengthening work is to Company encourages Floridians to be increase the resiliency prepared. of the system and While everyone hopes storms reduce the time it takes will bypass the state this year, there is to restore power when no guarantee, and it makes sense to an outage occurs. Our prepare ahead of time, says Aletha ongoing investments in Player, FPL's Miami-Dade manager of storm readiness also help external affairs. to improve reliability year"We're investing to make our infraround. " structure stronger, more reliable and more Aletha Player, manager Furthermore, she of external affairs in Miami-Dade County, says, "FPL has a plan and we Florida Power & Light want to make sure that our Company customers do too. This is particularly important if you FPL is investing to make its infrastructure stronger every day. In 2009, FPL plans to strengthen FPL crews install a new 70-foot concrete have a family member who is reliant power lines serving 26 hospitals, 18 acute medical care facilities, 35 emergency (911) facilities, pole designed to withemergency operations center, two police stations, one fire station, 40 major highway on power for medical equipment, such one stand winds of approxcrossings, and 11 power lines running along main thoroughfares imately 145 miles per as a ventilator. Either develop a plan hour as part of a 141Also, she says, never refuel a generator while to tap a back-up power supply, or clear the way to pole hardening project at Westchester it's still running or hot. "Hot parts or exhaust can relocate anyone who requires power to sustain life General Hospital in ignite gasoline," Player says. "Also, disconnect Miami. The hospital is functions." one of 80 critical infraOther storm prep basics include ensuring you appliances before starting or restarting a generator. structure facilities around the state that have the supplies you need to be self-sufficient for Then reconnect them one at a time to make sure FPL plans to strength3-14 days. This includes water, canned goods and you don't exceed the rated wattage." en this year Player says that it is smart to pay attention to batteries. A battery-operated radio may be the only way you will receive information in the event of a potential water leaks in the home. "Leaks can result in water coming in contact with electrical power outage.

FPL recommends setting refrigerators and wiring," she explains. "If you have any doubt, call freezers to their coldest settings to keep food as a licensed electrician."

In fact, FPL technicians say before power can fresh as long as possible if it looks like a power be safely restored to some homes, a licensed outage is likely.

"If you plan to use a portable generator as an electrician may have to make necessary repairs if a alternate power source," Player says, "be careful, meter, external pipes or meter wires are missing, because they produce potentially deadly fumes. bent or broken.

Report fallen power lines, by calling 911 or They should never be run indoors, in a garage or 1-800-4OUTAGE. "Don't ever touch them," she near an open window."

Don't connect generators directly to your warns. "Consider any power line energized." More breaker either, she adds. "That produces a back- safety tips and additional information are available online at FPL.com/storm feed into utility lines, which can be dangerous."

BY LYNN CARROLL

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Aventura Hospital hosts Richard Kuper, Miami-Dade County League of Cities

Bob Hollander, Brown & Brown Insurance; Harold Foster; Aletha Player, FPL; Richard Kuper, MDCLC; Heather Rohan, Aventura Hospital; Tom Oliveri, Northern Trust

Miami-Dade County League of Cities (MDCLC) Executive Director Richard Kuper recently met with Aventura Marketing Council Board members at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center where he discussed the mission of MDCLC to unite the 35 local cities and municipalities of which all are members.

MDCLC cultivates and maintains the most proficient ways of administering government for the general welfare of residents and businesses in the county. AMC Board members Aletha Player of FPL and Bob Hollander of Brown & Brown Insurance, both active members of MDCLC, agree the organization creates a unique opportunity for business people to meet local community decision makers.

For more information, call 305-416-4155 or visit mdclc.org

Simcha Chapter of Hadassah recognizes Donald J. Pliner for contributions to the Tower Campaign Simcha Chapter of Hadassah members recently attended a cocktail party hosted

by Donald J. Pliner at the Aventura Mall. To benefit Hadassah's Tower Campaign, Pliner contributed 10% of the evening's sales to the esteemed medical building project.

The Sarah Nancy Wiadro, Hadassah Grassroots Chairperson of the Tower Campaign; Fanny Wetsman Davidson (L-R) Korn, Simcha Chapter Fundraising Chair; Diane Gosler, Simcha Chapter VP; Donald J. Tower at Hadassah Pliner with Baby Doll; and Judy Mann, Simcha Chapter President Medical Center, to be dedicated in 2012, will be the first to unite advanced medical technologies.

Simcha Chapter of Hadassah, chartered in 2001, meets monthly at The Willie and Celia Trump Synagogue on Williams Island, drawing women from all over Northeast Miami-Dade. Ongoing activities and events include the chapter's study group, Girls Night Out, birthday club, annual fashion show and dinner, and educational meetings and luncheons.

For information about Simcha membership, contact Fern Fishkin at 305-932-9660.

Dan Palmer, Aventura News; Aventura Comm. Michael Stern, Stern Bloom Media; Andy Lewis, Eisinger Brown Lewis & Frankel; Fernando Levy Hara, G&D Developers

Aventura Marketing Council recognizes Det. Jeannette Jones Det. Jones was assigned several vehicle burglary cases involving several victims with a high dollar amount of stolen items.

Jones voluntarily worked various hours in order to meet with victims, security personnel and to carry out surveillances.

She was able to identify one subject via video and once he was contacted and interviewed, he not only confessed to pawning merchandise stolen during the vehicle burglaries, but fully identified his partner. Det. Jones was able to obtain a written confession from the second subject and through her persistent hard work, the stolen merchandise was located and recovered.

Utilizing patience, determination and overall excellent investigative skills, Det. Jones was able to charge these suspects with several burglaries and clear five cases.

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Wanderings & Ponderings Hillary found a nice young attorney through friends who was able to work out a decent divorce that still allowed Hillary and John met in college and both Hillary and John to be civil to one started seeing each other, just about another.

The attorney Bill, called Hillary when they’d gotten out of the formalities and to all was taken care of and asked her if the really getting to know each she would like to have dinner other. When they graduated it with him. Hillary found this a took no more than a year and nice break for her but was they were married. He joined his astonished when John asked father’s accounting firm, as the her out a second time, then third generation. He did very again and again. The night well and within three years there came when John asked her to was a son, Bob and daughter marry him. Hillary was surJulie. They were so typical in prised at this and pointed out what they did that if it were posthat she was 15 years older than Palmer sible they would have met the ––––Dan –––––––––– John and was beyond having norm for 2 children per family.

The world was delightful for about 24 any other children.

Statistically, those 15 years would look years and then the sky collapsed on them.

Bob, now 22, walked into a convenience worse as they grew older and her looks store one night where there was a robbery would sort of disappear. Plus statistically in progress and Bob was the one who was such a marriage was almost destined for failure at their ages. shot an killed.

John then asked her what the statisSix months later their daughter Julie was hit by a drunken driver and she was tics were for Hillary losing two grown gone. The beautiful family was no more. children to accidents in one year?

Hillary and John have been married Unfortunatly the marriage once so solid came apart as both mourning parents now 14 years even though as statistic say... were unable to deal with each other.

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Put safety first with Marksman Security Corporation's onsite services

Aventura Hospital donates food to help the homeless

ry senior living facility."

Since its incorporation in 2003, Marksman Security has There's a lot more to grown to cover 80 locations property security these days across the tri-county area. than having a uniformed guard Its success, says touring the property.

Launerts, is in part due to a Marksman Security Corp.'s dedicated, well-trained staff. comprehensive, state-of-the"Marksman Security art services help clients from spends a greater percentage of condominiums to luxury its hourly rate on payroll than hotels get a lock on safety and any other security company," peace-of-mind. he says, "which results in qual"While uniformed guards ity employees who are happy in most cases are still necesin their jobs and stay around to sary for public safety," says grow with the company."

Ben Launerts, Marksman Intensive background Security's new vice president checks and strict supervision of business development, "we clients can expect daily reports can offer a lot more."

"One of the more popular Ben Launerts, VP of business devel- on every shift - ensure that the people entrusted with client services is the front-desk opment, Marksman Security security are worthy of that trust. concierge - well-groomed indi"Our commitment to training, day-to-day viduals with excellent communication skills who are able to offer concierge-type services as supervision by senior management and well as security screenings of anyone entering addressing each client's individual requirements," Launerts says, "has earned us respect, the building."

While luxury condos comprise repeat engagements and referrals from many of Marksman's core clientele, he says, "we do any- South Florida's largest and most prestigious resthing from the gatehouse at a typical HOA idential and commercial buildings and comcommunity all the way to the Trump plexes."

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BY LYNN CARROLL

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Aventura Hospital and Medical Center is proud to support local organizations that benefit the poor, needy and homeless throughout Dade and Broward Counties. This past month, Aventura Hospital donated more than 2,500 self-heating meal packets to organizations such as Daily Bread Food Bank and Stop Hunger Inc., which has been helping to feed families and children in need Members of Aventura Hospital's engineering staff assist in for more than 29 years. loading boxes of self-heating meals onto a Stop Hunger truck "We are immensely for distribution to families in need grateful to the staff at Aventura Hospital for helplooking for ways to take care of our ing us in our endeavor to provide community." supplemental meals for men, women The donated heater meal packand children in our communities," ets are just one of the many charitasaid Tatyana Kats, vice president of ble activities that the staff at the hosStop Hunger Inc. "It is through con- pital have planned for the summer cerned and caring individuals like months to help those less fortunate. them that we have been able to pro- Campaigns include donating clothes vide the much needed services that to Safe Space, an organization that we have been giving to the poor, helps women and children in Miamineedy and homeless."

Dade County, donating more non"At Aventura Hospital we are perishable food items to Stop dedicated not just to improving the Hunger Inc., and donating school lives of our patients but also to supplies to Kids in Distress in prepaimproving the lives of all residents ration for the new school year. in our community," said CEO For more information, visit Heather J. Rohan. "We are always aventurahospital.com

RRA & Seminole Hard Rock present The Summer Groove hosted by Zo and D. Wade

BY LYNN CARROLL There's golf, comedy, a concert, a benefit dinner, a youth summit, a youth sports conference and a basketball clinic in the wings during the 13th annual, five-day 2009 RRA & Seminole Summer Groove Festival, accompanying Summer Groove Golf Classic July 8-12 at various venues.

With Zo and D. Wade playing hosts for the summer's hottest event in South Florida, the action includes the Carnival Cruise Lines ZSG AllStar Basketball Game at the American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., on July 12th with NBA Champions Alonzo Mourning, Dwyane Wade and their impressive list of All-Star friends.

The court battle will feature "old school" versus "new school"

team challenges as part of a jampacked evening of entertainment, giveaways, exciting contests, a much-anticipated half-time show and an opportunity to interact with the top players in the league.

The complimentary ZSG Block Party, at noon July 12th, outside the American Airlines Arena, is sure to get the crowds ready for the big game. Mourning and Wade will be hosts for an event that will feature music, great food, giveaways, rides and entertainment by local and national performers.

To get things started, golfers can really have fun getting teed-off and making a valuable charitable contribution at one of the most popular golf courses in the region, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 9th at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa, 4400 NW 87th Ave. Perks will include a premium

gift bag of golf gear upon their arrival, a welcome breakfast reception, and unlimited food and beverages from popular restaurants served throughout all three golf courses.

Numerous contests and prizes -- in addition to a post-event reception featuring an elaborate dessert buffet - are also on the card. Foursome and individual spots are available from $1,000 to $4,000. For reservations contact Samantha Lepovetsky, 305476-0095, ext. 114.

All proceeds benefit the Alonzo Mourning Charities and the Wade's World Foundation.

Game tickets are $15 to $60 through Ticketmaster 305-538-5885 in Miami-Dade, 954-523-3309 in Broward, 561-966-3309 in Palm Beach or online at ticketmaster.com For more information, visit ZSG.com

NBA Champions Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade

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VIEWPOINT

Saving Americans by saving money

Doping racehorses to win fast bucks

BY ALISON WEIR

BY JIM HIGHTOWER

Imagine you could help people abroad by keeping your money home.

Imagine you could help bring peace to the Middle East, build a safer world, and alleviate massive misery.

Imagine you could begin to eliminate the requirement for long airport lines, the justification for frisking old ladies, the alleged need to discard our most cherished principles in a quest for 'security' against an ill-defined enemy.

Imagine you could save America.

You can - by ending our $7 million per day gift to Israel. Following are six reasons to end this enormous foreign expenditure: 1. We can't afford it. Businesses are failing; schools are closing; we owe more money than many think we can ever pay back. We need to get our financial house in order. We are trimming our personal, governmental, and business spending.

We need to trim this as well.

2. It is a failed policy. Rather than improvement, during our six decades of more aid to Israel than to any other nation, we have seen escalating regional violence, numerous wars (many involving Americans), and growing global instability.

It is time to stop sending good money after bad.

3. It fuels the tragic cycle of violence.

Empowered by our money, Israeli expansionism consistently initiates renewed violence, costing numerous lives.

Israel struck first in all its wars except one. Historically, it was the initiator of conflict. The state of Israel was created in 1948 through the ethnic cleansing of Christians and Muslims, who had originally composed 95 percent of the inhabitants of land that colonists wanted for a Jewish-only state.

In the current round of conflict that began in 2000, Israeli forces killed 140 Palestinian men, women, and children in the Palestinian Territories before a single Israeli in Israel was killed - before any suicide bombers or Gazan rockets.

In the past 8.5 years, 6,348 Palestinians have been killed by Israelis (1,487 of them children), and 1,072 Israelis have been killed

by Palestinians (123 of them children).

In over 96 percent of the actions that ended periods of calm, it is Israel that broke the peace.

4. It prevents peace. With seemingly endless money coming from unaware American taxpayers, Israeli leaders feel there is no need to negotiate a compromise on how Jews,

Christians, and Muslims will once again share their Holy Land. As a result, “peace talks” have consistently been a sham.

5. It is used illegally. It is illegal to use American military aid offensively.

Yet, Israel regularly uses American weapons in aggression against civilian populations.

Israel's illegal use of American cluster bombs in 1978, 1982 and again in 2006 caused the amputation of thousands of mangled limbs.

Israel holds the world record for violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions - at least 32 (Iraq violated a dozen). Israel routinely violates Geneva Conventions; in 1978 the London “Times” exposed Israel's torture of Palestinians. In 2002 “Foreign Service Journal” detailed its torture of Americans.

Today, it holds 10,756 Palestinian men, women, and children. Palestinians hold one Israeli.

6. It is counter to U.S. interests and imperils Americans. Policy experts have long opposed supporting Israel. Harry Truman's Secretary of State George Marshall advised against sacrificing U.S. interests for an election. Like politicians from both parties ever since, Truman sacrificed them.

The 9-11 Report identified support for Israel as a primary cause of hatred for the United States. The Pentagon's Defense Science Board report found: “Muslims do not 'hate our freedom,' but rather, they hate our policies. The overwhelming majority objections to what they see as one-sided support in favor of Israel and against Palestinian rights…”

Israel's history of expansionism, combined with its possession of more than 200 nuclear weapons, provides motivation for regional neighbors to acquire these as well.

When we end our blank check to Israel, we will go a long way toward ending terrorism.

We will have stopped financing one of the world's principal terrorist states, and will have removed motivation for those suffering from Israeli ruthlessness to target us as its funder.

Numerous surveys have shown that the vast majority of Americans, across party lines, don't want to take sides on IsraelPalestine. It's time to listen to them, and keep our money at home.

-Former journalist Alison Weir is executive director of If Americans Knew, a think-tank that focuses on Israel-Palestine. www.ifamericaknew.org

Remember the old folk song about a horse named Stewball? "Stewball was a race horse/ and I wish he were mine/ He never drank water/ He always drank wine."

Gosh, those were the good ol' days for racehorses. Today, they're "drinking" exotic cocktails containing corticosteroids, hyaluronate sodium, and even - get this cobra venom! Actually, horses are not drinking these painkillers, anti-inflammatories, and stimulants. Rather, owners and trainers are injecting the substances into their racing steeds.

I'm not talking about nags and losers running on third-rate tracks, but top-of-theline thoroughbreds, such as those running in the Kentucky Derby and other premier races. It is now common for billionaire owners to medicate their multimillion-dollar animals with drugs that cover up their ailments and fragilities, making the horses themselves vulnerable to painful and fatal breakdowns on the track.

This is one reason that there are about three breakdowns a day in our country more than double the rate in England and Australia, where such careless doctoring is

prohibited. The motivation of those in charge of these animals' welfare has become a selfish desire to win at all cost to reap big purses and glory. Training these delicate horses has become "chemical warfare," says one prominent breeder.

Indeed, in a survey of 20 owners or trainers of horses intending to run in the recent Kentucky Derby, only three would reveal the veterinary records showing what substances were injected into their animals.

Most claimed this was proprietary information, one actually invoked his horse's right to privacy, and one pleaded ignorance, saying: "I'm a mortgage banker. I don't know what goes on back there [in the horse stalls]."

What's going on, of course, is a race in which ethics is losing to the fast buck. As one of the honest owners says, "[We] should be taking care of these horses.

We're the ones that speak for them."

-For more information on Jim Hightower's work - and to subscribe to his award-winning monthly newsletter, The Hightower Lowdown, visit www.jimhightower.com <http://www.jimhightower.com>

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Acqualina Resort & Spa offers the perfect family vacation escape Quality time is priceless, extra time is good value With summer here, families seeking a coastal escape will find the ideal setting at Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach, from its distinctive children's program to family-friendly suites. The hotel's unique layout features four to five suites per floor, with many offering full kitchens, making it the perfect arrangement for multi-generational family trips. In addition, the resort offers the innovative AcquaMarine program, designed for children ages five to 12 years old to teach the basics of marine biology through fun and educational activities.

For families traveling now through September 30, 2009, Acqualina is offering a special "Escape to Family Offer" with room rates beginning at $375 for stays of one to two nights, $350 for stays of three to four nights, and $325 for stays over five nights in an Intracoastal Room, inclusive of continental breakfast for two adults by Il Mulino New York and complimentary valet parking. Special rates also include a daily $40 ESPA treatment credit for two, admission to ESPA and the Fitness Center as well as and Internet Access. Special rates are available in all other room categories, and all

Indigo Events wins national and local awards for marketing nized Indigo Events Corp. as one of the top 100 most successful South Florida minority businesses in Aventura's Indigo 2009.

Events Corp. won a national Indigo Events provides Event Solutions Spotlight businesses and organizaAward as Marketer of the tions a creative and costYear, the event-marketing effective solution to marketindustry's most coveted ing needs. prize, and a special recogni"By specializing in taction from the Greater Miami tical event development, Chamber of Commerce as public relations, strategic one of the region's most sucalliances, sponsorships, cessful minority-owned fundraising and branding," firms.

Mezrahi said, "Indigo Indigo Events President Events works with clients to Gladys Mezrahi said the determine bottom-line goals nationwide Spotlight honor and develop an effective recognizes a company's abilplan for a campaign that ity to stretch advertising dolwill achieve optimal lars through effective marresults." keting events that educate as Indigo, she says, recwell as entertain a target Indigo Events Founder and President Gladys Mezrahi accepts ognizes that brand marketaudience.

Event Solutions Spotlight Award as ing is an integral part of suc"It also salutes the use of Marketer of the Year cessful business promotion. well-crafted customized "We provide full-service branding events to create awareness of a company's from logo re-design to detailed product products and services," she said.

A panel of event professionals and branding," Mezrahi says. "We also offer company representatives vote online on cross-cultural training that covers a variety who should get the prestigious award, of countries, cultures, skills and sectors. which was formally presented at a recent The program is based on client needs."

Indigo Events is located at 20900 NE ceremony in Las Vegas.

Meanwhile, the Greater Miami 30th Ave., Suite 210. For more informaChamber award was presented at a recent tion, call 305-931-2370 or visit luncheon held at Jungle Island. It recog- indigoevents.net

BY LYNN CARROLL

rates are based on availability.

Additionally, Acqualina offers a variety of activities and amenities perfectly suited for children, including: Children under 12 eat like kings at Il Mulino New York, offering dinner for the cost of each meal equivalent to their age (For example, a four year old child would pay $4 per meal); kids cooking classes at Il Mulino; complimentary cribs-pink for girls and blue for boys, of course!; children's robes; a special amenity just for kids-their own backpack with coloring book, crayons, and sunscreen; sleeper sofas available in most rooms; nanny service available 24 hours, seven days a week providing a much needed break for mom and dad; dinner and a movie (complete with popcorn) in the privacy of your junior guest's room or suite; hourly arts and crafts; zero-entry pool perfect for toddlers and young swimmers.

Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach is located at 17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach.

For reservations, visit acqualina.com or call 305-918-6777 or 888-804-4338.

The Continental Group appoints Yaakov Waldman and Evelyn McKinney-Jasper to district managers for Broward County region The Continental Group, the largest property management company in Florida, recently announced the appointments of Yaakov Waldman and Evelyn McKinney-Jasper to District Managers in the Broward County region.

In his new job, Waldman will be responsible for client relations, talent management, business growth, financial management, and coaching. In her new position, McKinney-Jasper will be the manager for the master association of Forest Ridge Home Owners Association and serve as supervisor for 23 other communities.

Waldman previously worked as a Continental's portfolio manager for seven communities.

McKinney-Jasper joined Continental nearly four years ago as a senior manager in charge of 15 communities.

Waldman earned a bachelor's degree in gemology at University of Central England. He serves as a member of Young Israel of

Hollywood Brotherhood.

McKinney-Jasper is a licensed community association manager. She is a 25-year volunteer for Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

Founded in 1990, The Continental Group's corporate headquarters is located in Hollywood, Fla. It also has regional offices in Kendall, West Palm Beach, Orlando, St. Petersburg and Jacksonville. The company is the largest manager of multifamily rental communities and condominium and homeowner associations in the state, and one of South Florida's leading private sector employers. Today, The Continental Group manages and maintains more than 1,300 condominium and homeowner associations in Florida, representing over 310,000 residential units.

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

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Historically Yours

BY BOB DIAMOND LINCOLN AND THE JEWS Friday evening April 14, 1865, was a joyous time for Jews as they celebrated the Passover holiday and the end of the Civil War, as five days earlier Gen. Robert E. Lee had surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox. Many Rabbis’ gave a sermon that night about freedom for all enslaved people. By morning, however, word spread like wildfire that Lincoln had been assassinated. Jews went into mourning, as though they had lost a member of their family.

Jews remembered that it was Lincoln who came to their rescue at a time of massive anti-Semitism during the Civil War, when Gen. Grant issued the most sweeping anti-Jewish regulation in American history, known as Executive Order #11, which read: “The Jews, as a class, violating every regulation of trade established by the Treasury Department, are hereby expelled from the department (four western states) within twenty-four hours and any Jew returning will be arrested.” Having been falsely

accused of cotton smuggling in Grant’s western territory, Jews finally received the real reason for their anti-Semitic expulsion, “Because you are Jews and not a benefit to the Union.” According to historian Bertram Korn (American Jewry and the Civil War), Cesar Kaskel, from Paducah, Kentucky, with sons in the Union army and supportive documents from local citizens, rushed to Washington to meet Lincoln. After listening to Kaskel, Lincoln, who had no prior knowledge of Grant’s Order, introduced a heartwarming Biblical reference to the Old Testament: “And so the children of Israel were driven from the happy land of Canaan.” Kaskel replied, “That is why we have come unto Father Abraham’s bosom, asking protection.” Lincoln responded, “And this protection they shall have at once.” He revoked Grant’s Order.

Despite the Congressional Act of July 22, 1861, that allowed each army regiment one chaplain who had to be an ordained Christian clergyman, Lincoln appointed Jacob Frankel as the first Jewish military chaplain. In 1901, Solomon Schechter, president of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, said of the Great Emancipator: “We may be grateful to God for having given us such a great soul as Lincoln.”

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O'Connell & Goldberg principals Jim O'Connell and Barbara Goldberg discuss creative public relations PROVOCATIVE QUESTIONS FOR PROVOCATIVE PEOPLE JO: Since much of what we do involves interaction with media, a good portion of our staff is comprised of former journalists who effectively interact with reporters, editors and producers. Our team is rounded out with video production specialists, special event coordinators and researchers.

Q: What is "creative" public relations?

BG: Now, more than ever, effective public relations must cut through the clutter to grab consumer attention and deliver client results. There are so many similar businesses and products competing for recognition and support from the same audiences. A successful campaign can't rely entirely on tried and true communication methods of the past. Our strength lies in the ability to view clients' needs from entirely different perspectives and to develop campaigns that reflect their unique nature.

Q: How has the economic downturn affected your business?

BG: It's difficult to find anyone who hasn't been affected by the current turn of events, but most of our longstanding clients, as well as new ones who've come aboard, realize the importance of keeping their name out there, especially at a time when their competition may be pulling back. They also know that the tide will eventually turn and don't want to be starting again from scratch when it does.

Q: Who are some of your clients?

JO: We are blessed with a roster of blue-chip clients, including Aventura-based interests like Turnberry Associates and Aventura Mall, the new W Ft. Lauderdale, Miami Children's Hospital and Foundation, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, MedVance Institute, Zyscovich Architects, Continental Group, the Darrell Gwynn Foundation and a host of real estate developers, accounting firms and retailers throughout the U.S., among others. Notable past clients include Macy's, Miami Dolphins, Mayors Jewelers, Atlantis, Paradise Island, Tiffany & Co., Tenet Healthcare and several Super Bowl Host Committees.

Q: What's the secret to your success?

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Most of our clients have been with us for

Q: So, what's the public relations formula for businesses that want to distance themselves from the competition? several years or more - an unusually long tenure for our industry. We believe the key to client retention is proactivity and providing clear, thorough counsel and -- most important -- innovative ideas that deliver results.

Q: What are your staff's areas of expertise?

Sleek MedSpa now makes house calls; Introducing SleekSkin Don't let the name fool you: SleekSkin is not just for the finely contoured face. It's for the taut and young, the loose and old, the scarred, the splotchy, the spotted and the spotless. It's a fullservice collection of problem-solving products specifically formulated to ease every skin woe known to woman and man.

Culled from over a decade of experiential body-shaping, SleekSkin is the creation of Sleek MedSpa. Since its flagship doors opened in 1999, Sleek has challenged the very nature of MedSpas and blurred the line between clinical body-sculpting and totalface and body rejuvenation. Having perfected the in-office state-of-the-art treatments that improve appearances from head-to-toe, Sleek has pooled its fine-tuned wisdom of the human body and focused it with laser-like precision on a line of skin solutions tailored to replicate their cutting-edge treatments. Suffice it to say that Sleek knows a thing or three about the beauty of skin and its malleable properties, not to mention itslimitations.

SleekSkin is a comprehensive line of products clearly defined to solve skin problems plaguing women and men today. Using clear-cut transparency to underscore the entireline, SleekSkin is grouped into 6 main categories that cleanses, exfoliates & tones, stimulates & treats, moisturizes, protects and targets the skin.

Each of the 25 medical-grade products were developed to work entirely by themselves or together as a team; as enhancements and enrich-

ments to maintain and prolong the treatments received at Sleek MedSpa, a doctor's office or any other spa; or as a way to mimic spa-quality treatments at home by mixing and matching products customized to meet the needs of every skin type, condition and category.

Sleek MedSpa's proprietary new skincare line, SleekSkin is a spa-based line of 25 products developed to work in conjunction with treatments in order to enhance and maintain your results at home. A comprehensive collection of cleansers, toners, moisturizers, SPF, and specialty products, SleekSkin keeps in tradition with Sleek's customized treatment plans, allowing for tailored, at-home treatment by mixing and matching products to achieve desired results.

Visit your local Sleek MedSpa in the Aventura Mall on Level 2 next to Bloomingdale's to have a specialist help you determine which products are best for you. For more information, call 305-933-1553 or visit sleekmedspa.com

JO: Companies, like individuals, are distinct and not the same as the competition. They should demand PR that accentuates and extols what makes them unique.

For more information about O'Connell & Goldberg, call 954-964-9098 or visit oconnellgoldberg.com

Mynt Smile's new product, a well kept secret product line," she says, "based on my patients needs and concerns, there were Want to put on a million-dollar a lot of voids in what was available in smile? A new oral healthcare product the dental market."

Active with such from Mynt Smile to be organizations as the released at year's end will American Academy of help -- but they're not yet Cosmetic Dentistry and telling anyone what it is. the International Articles about it will Association of Dental be appearing in several denResearch, Kao says she tal journals later this year. now divides her time "We're not going to between Miami Beach launch the product until the and New York. end of this year," says Lisa In addition to the Marie Kao, founder and product now in the wings, president of Mynt Smile, a the entrepreneur says she developer and distributor has several more that are for upscale oral healthcare products for today's world. Lisa Marie Kao, President now in development. "For the first product," she The new product, she and Founder, Mynt Smile says, "we have a good team says, has a local angle: "We did the clinical research for it at Nova in place to handle the national marketing Southeastern University's College of campaign."

Hint: Kao describes Mynt Smile as Dental Medicine, Bioscience Research a high-end, premium creation. "What Center in Ft. Lauderdale."

Dr. Franklin Garcia Godoy, editor- differentiates my products from say, in-chief of the American Journal of other dental brands is that Mynt Smile is Dentistry, headed the clinical research formulated to be particularly effective for a specific segment of the dental care team.

Kao, a former dental hygienist, market, which has not yet been properly worked in private practice for more than served."

For more information, visit 14 years before she started her own company. "I decided to develop my own myntsmile.com

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The Grill on the Alley hosts 'prime meat and greet' networking luncheon

BY BARI AUERBACH

The Grill on the Alley's Assistant General Manager Jeff Martin; Executive Chef Luis Padilla; Jeff Levinson, BNY Mellon; Special Events Manager Patricia Hessler; General Manager David Rufener

Laura Hoffman, Classic Residence by Hyatt; Muriel Sommers, Florida Breast Cancer Coalition Research Foundation; Isabel Heredia, Double Tree Ocean Point Resort

Josh Mark, Melnick Lilienfeld & Castonguay, CPA's; Mason Mishcon, Ameriprise Financial; Suzy Castonguay, Melnick Lilienfeld & Castonguay CPA's; Jeff Levinson; Howard Fabian, Fabian Realty

Jessica Steele, Morton's the Steakhouse; Aram Hovsepian, Workoutmaster; Aimee LeWinter, BankUnited; Elena Solomon, Berman Chiropractic

Dan Weinger, Attorney, The Ticket Eagle; Mark J. Lynn, Attorney; A.J. Yolofsky, Attorney; Greg Kaplan, Suburban Associates

Aventura Young Professionals recently enjoyed a high power/high protein networking luncheon hosted by The Grill on the Alley at Aventura Mall - serving the finest in prime steaks, chops and fresh seafood and classic cocktails.

The Grill's general manager David Rufener welcomed a great turnout of under-45 over achievers invited to discover the renowned restaurant's "famously American" concept reminiscent of old-time grills in New York and San Francisco.

Leaders from Aventura Mall, Northern Trust, Aventura Hospital and Bloomingdale's were especially impressed by The Grill's recipe for success. Originally opened in Beverly Hills in 1984, The Grill is continuing its legendary traditions under the leadership of CEO Philip Gay in major cities including San Jose, Hollywood, Chicago, Dallas - and now Aventura.

Friends from IDEA, Williams Island POA, Aventura Mall, Bookkeepers USA and Melnick, Lilienfeld & Castonguay, CPA's, agreed The Grill on the Alley is conveniently located in the mall's courtyard piazza, featuring more than 7,000 square-feet of indoor and patio seating for up to 250 diners. Open for lunch and dinner, The Grill also offers an extensive catering and take-out menu ideal for impressing clients or taking a break from firing up your own grill this summer.

Beyond rave reviews from culinary critics, teams from BNY Mellon, Stern Bloom Media, Southeast Computer Solutions, Double Click Companies, Florida Breast Cancer Coalition Research Foundation, The Alexander Hotel, Fabian Realty, Olympia Gym and the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort were especially impressed by The Grill's honors and accolades, including just being named "Best Restaurant for Service" in the New Times "Best Of" edition.

Inducted into the Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame in 1995, The Grill is also a member of the

Hernan Gleizer and Fernando Alpern, Optimar International Realty flank Jory Thomas

Distinguished Restaurants of North America and was recognized by the Wall Street Journal as a power-lunch spot where "the business elite" can enjoy specialty sandwiches like the Santa Fe Chicken Wrap, The Grill Cobb Salad, Steak Salad, Shrimp Louie and Angel Hair Pasta Pomodoro. Other Grill favorites include Blackened Tilapia, Spinach Salad with Blackened Shrimp, the Ahi Tuna Wrap and Kobe Burger with black & white truffle mayo.

Entrepreneurs from Turnberry Bank, Citibank, TD Bank, Beachwood Financial, Ameriprise Financial, Double Tree Ocean Point, Le Meridien, Classic Residence by Hyatt, Workoutmaster, DS Xpress, Seo4anyone.com, Berman Chiropractic and Suburban Associates discovered The Grill on the Alley lives up to their motto "quality without compromise" with dinner dishes like Prime New York Steak, Petite Filet Mignon, Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon, Parmesan Crusted Chilean Seabass, Chicken Quesadilla, Braised Short Rib and the "Prime Rib Dinner" served after 5 p.m. on Sundays with cream spinach, baked potato, Yorkshire pudding, au jus and creamy horseradish.

Busy executives from Morton's Steakhouse, Sleek MedSpa, BankUnited, ASAP Services, Courtyard by Marriott, Visionary Eye Care, Minuteman Press, Bloomgarden, Goudreau & Rosen, Law Offices of Russel Lazega and attorneys Eric J. Miller, A.J. Yolofsky and Mark J. Lynn marked their calendars for relaxing at the Grill's Happy Hours 4 to 8 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Grill is also famous for hand crafted martinis, cocktails and classic highballs prepared by professional "mixologists."

Before the luncheon was over, everyone looked forward to coming back soon to the Grill on the Alley with complimentary $20 gift cards - and Nicole Greensher of Fashion Factor, lucky winner of a $50 gift card, planned to order the biggest 24-oz prime Porterhouse on the menu!

Debbie Blasberg, Bookkeepers USA; Phil Rosen, Bloomgarden Goudreau & Rosen; Terry Longo, Double Tree Ocean Point Resort

Pete Cicale and Billy Garcia, Olympia Gym; Jennifer Mager, Visionary Eyecare; Dimitry Shaposhnikov, DS Xpress; Russel Lazega, Law office of Russel Lazega

Angela Roman, Le Meridien Sunny Isles Beach; Sandra Figueroa and Cecilia Vignoli, Sleek MedSpa; Ghazal Yazdanparast, Le Meridien Sunny Isles Beach

Alex Avayu, IDEA; Anabel Llopis, Jory Thomas and Consuelo Benassi, Aventura Mall

Robert Festinger, Angelina Petraglia, Holly Pacheco and Shand Luce, Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort

David Rufener and Jeff Martin present door prize to Nicole Greensher, Fashion Factor

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Miami Jewish Home & Hospital announces Joy Prevor as new chief development officer The Miami Jewish Home & Hospital (MJHH) has announced the appointment of Joy Dawn Prevor as its chief development officer.

In her new position, Prevor will focus on growing the base of support for MJHH by creating strategic alliances, developing innovative outreach projects, and exploring new fundraising initiatives. Additionally, she will play a critical role in MJHH's ongoing effort to reach out to the mosaic of communities throughout South Florida.

Prior to joining MJHH, Prevor worked extensively in the not-forprofit sector, serving as vice president of the national campaign at Hillel Foundation for Jewish Campus Life. She also worked at UJAFederation of New York for more than 12 years where she served as director of the Wall Street and financial services division and then associate director oversee-

ing several successful affinity campaigns.

Prevor completed her master of social work at Columbia University and her master of arts at the Jewish Theological Seminary. She received a bachelor of arts from the University of Pennsylvania.

"This difficult economic environment has put significant pressure on fundraising efforts for not-forprofit organizations. We need the best and most creative thinking in this area to succeed in this climate," says MJHH CEO Jeffrey Freimark. "Joy brings the skills and experience to help lead MJHH and our development group into the future."

From fully independent living to 24-hour nursing care and an array of services in between, the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital offers the most comprehensive continuum of care for seniors in the Southeast.

For more information, visit mjhha.org

Go Green with South Florida Commuter Services South Florida Commuter Services, a program of the Florida Department of Transportation, has helped thousands of commuters enjoy the benefits of alternative modes of transportation. By promoting carpooling, vanpooling and riding mass transit, SFCS not only cuts commuting costs for many in South Florida, but also helps the environment. Less cars on the highway means less money spent on gas and less strain on the environment.

"Commuting to and from work is a primary cause of increased traffic congestion and air quality problems in many areas across the United States," says Jim Udvardy, project director for SFCS. "Reducing the number of cars commuting during rush hour can reduce traffic and improve air quality. In fact, if half of all employees would share the ride, 15 million cars would be removed from the road daily."

Considering the high gas prices, distressed economy and South Florida's heavy traffic congestion, alternative modes of transportation have never made more sense. Some of the carpoolers registered with SFCS say they are saving $100-$200 per month by sharing the ride

with other commuters.

Additionally, using mass transit and/or sharing the ride have proven to be real stress busters for commuters who have grown wary of sitting in bumper to bumper traffic. Studies show that employers love carpoolers because they tend to get to work on time; they arrive in a better mood and less parking is needed.

An added benefit is that employees can make calls and get some work done in the car or van to and from work. It's a going-green plan that means more green for everyone involved.

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Morton's hosts Duckhorn Wine Dinner to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation Morton's The Steakhouse in North Miami Beach recently hosted a special Duckhorn Wine Dinner benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. The evening featured exquisite wine, fine steak dining and fabulous auction items.

Esteemed guests Alex Ryan, president of Duckhorn Wine Company and Morton's own vice president of wine and spirits, Tylor Field took Elias, immediate past chairman of the board, Make-A-Wish guests on a fragrant journey Robbie Foundation; Tylor Field, vice president of wine and spirits, Morton's The through the tastes of the Steakhouse; Alex Ryan, president, Duckhorn Wine Company Duckhorn Company Vineyards' fine wines, which included the Duckhorn Vineyards, Goldeneye and Paraduxx collections.

At the end of the evening a six-bottle collection from Duckhorn Vineyards and an all out dinner at Duckhorn Vineyards, was auctioned off for $4,100. 100% of the proceeds from the auction went to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida.

Morton's The Steakhouse Field; Andrea Giraldo, Make-A-Wish Foundation; Paul and Mary North Miami Beach is located Tylor Humenansky; Alex Ryan, President at 17399 Biscayne Blvd.

Dinner is served Monday For more information call 305-945through Saturday from 5:30 - 11 p.m. and 3131 or visit mortons.com Sunday from 5 - 10 p.m.

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Never Pay Another Expensive Repair Again

Denise Rubin Talks Real Estate

Short Sale

BY DENISE RUBIN A short sale is a transaction where the Lender agrees to accept less than the than the mortgage amount owed on the property. Make one thing clear, a short sale is not short... 3-6 months is the general time frame to expect to complete the process. A homeowner would elect to do a short sale when they can no longer afford their mortgage and the costs associated with homeownership. A short sale will allow a homeowner to forego foreclosure and potential bankruptcy. A bank will consider a short sale because it is a better alternative so they can get “non performing” loan off their books as quickly as possible. When a homeowners stops paying on their loan, there are considerable ramifications. Often it is not just the loan that is delinquent, but the taxes, insurance, and condo maintenande, or HOA fees are not being paid.

A short sale is more forgiving on a Sellers credit than a foreclosure. Many short sales come about when the Seller owes more on the property than they can sell it for. A short sale can be done if there is more than one mortgage on a property. The mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act was signed by

President Bush on December 20, 2007. This act ensures that any deficiency written off as part of the short sale will not be taxed. A Seller however can not profit from a short sale. No Lenders will allow a Seller to make money when they are being forced to lose money. The Lender agrees to accept less than is owed on the original loan amount as full payment. The Seller walks away from the transaction with no money but avoids foreclosure. The Seller does have to prove hardship and must take into consideration that those working for the bank are doing just that working for the bank. So, it is important for a Seller to have advice and help from knowledgeable professionals. The process is long, complicated, tiring and takes much dedication and perseverance. There is continuous back and forth and a seasoned Real Estate Professional is imperative. A Realtor with successful short sale experience and many completed transactions can expedite this lengthy, difficult, tedious process for you.

Call Denise Rubin Realty to accomplish your Real estate goals. We are short sale specialists. We will make the short sale process more pleasant for the Seller and we will get the short sale closed! Buyers, we will get you great deals to take advantage of the æshort sale opportunities”.

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Gardening

BY PATRICIA FRANK PSY.D., LMHC You are a part of the earth, the planet on which you live. You have many things in common with the earth.

You share many of the same elements. The earth, among other things, is made up of dirt and soil. It is a very fertile place. It is a garden where anything that is planted will grow. Your mind is also very fertile. Whatever is planted there will grow.

As a child many thoughts were planted in your subconscious, the garden of your mind.

Some of these messages told you who you were. They defined your persona by telling you whether you were a good or bad girl or boy. They might have informed you that you were clumsy or stupid or careless. Some of the messages told you what you could and could not do. These injunctions were very subtle and very powerful. An injunction comes from someone in authority. In the law it is a judicial order restraining or compelling someone to do or not do something. These admonitions were usually negative such as you are not allowed to be happy; you are not allowed to take care of yourself and you are not allowed to meet your own needs. You could have been taught not to want anything, not to ask for anything, and not to feel any emotion when you were disappointed. Other messages might be; “Don’t think,” “don’t show anger,” “don’t

enjoy sex,” and “don’t be aggressive or assertive.” The list is endless and varied.

These messages were never spoken directly; they were communicated to you in very subtle and covert ways. You absorbed them because you trusted your caregivers and you had no way to know the truth. The information your parents transmitted to you was probably inaccurate. They were victims of their own limitations and were satisfying their own needs for comfort and safety. It is important to realize that the attributes they assigned to you were about them and not about you. Their injunctions were for their own protection.

As an adult, you are not just the garden you are also the gardener. You need to get at the root of the attributes and injunctions that are buried in your subconscious and dig them out just like you would dig out a plant in a garden. These old attributes and injunctions can determine your destiny and can prevent you from achieving your full potential.

As the gardener you can improve and cultivate your garden. Weed out all the old negative, untrue thoughts and sow new positive thoughts and messages. Let them germinate. As you nurture them, they will nurture you. With care and love the tender shoots you have planted will sprout. Your garden and you will be a thing of beauty.

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Ticketmaster goes paperless: Strategy to take on scalpers

Al Sunshine 4 YOUR MONEY Ticketmaster is using a new strategy to take on scalpers — specifically, getting rid of the actual tickets. The ticketing company is going paperless on singer Miley Cyrus’ upcoming 45-show fall tour — the first of its kind to sell exclusively paperless tickets.

Concert-goers will enter the show using credit cards they purchased the tickets with, making it impossible to resell or transfer them. That tactic has put resale vendors on the defensive, charging that the paperless system will cause delays and possibly pose safety risks to fans.

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While most states have legalized scalping, promoters object to the high markups scalpers are able to charge, which they don’t share in.

Scalpers also predict longer lines and some even think that the system would increase the chance for sexual predators to prey on young fans with the promise of entry into a show. Promoters have said, however, that they will have extra staff at concert venues to assist with any problems.

Cyrus’ 2007 tour was a driving force behind the experiment in paperless tickets. Ticketmaster claimed that scalpers illegally snapped up tickets for the Hannah Montana star’s shows with special software that gave them an advantage over normal fans.

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BY BARI AUERBACH Did you know male and female fitness/bodybuilding champions often eat as much as eight times a day to attain and maintain lean, muscular physiques? Today, nutritionists and weight-loss experts agree that frequently eating small meals and snacks is preferable to limiting yourself to three large meals or cutting calories to the point of virtual starvation.

According to Jorge Cruise, author of The 3-Hour Diet, the book about eating the right foods every three hours to achieve weight loss goals, the biggest mistake you can make when trying to lose weight is to skip meals.

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Can you also boost your metabolism by eating more? Well, not really more food, but rather “more often.” Experts say that eating at least six small meals a day can help you slim down your waistline. According to the American Journal of Epidemiology, people who eat smaller meals more frequently throughout the day are 45% more likely to beat obesity than their “3 square meals a day” counterparts.

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Optimally, there should be a low glycemic carb, lean protein, and “good” fat on your plate every time you eat. You should also follow portion size guidelines (for example, veggies should fill half your plate, carbs should be the equivalent of a Rubik’s Cube, and protein should be the size of a deck of cards).

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LET’S TALK CARS The 2010 Honda Insight hybrid is a big step in the right direction toward putting more fuel-efficient automobiles on the highway.

Strangely enough, the Insight, with its aerodynamic design, looks a lot like the Toyota Prius, and that’s probably intentional. But there are differences — the Insight is lighter and smaller and has less interior space, but the Prius gets better gas mileage (40/43 mpg for the Insight; 48/45 mpg for the Prius).

The Insight is a five-passenger, fivedoor vehicle and it’s offered in three models: LX ($19,800) — comes with automatic climate control, power windows, outside mirrors and central locking; a fourspeaker 150-watt, multi-media-capable sound system including speed-sensitive

volume control; a multi-information display showing, among other data bits, fuel economy, average speed, exterior temperature and a real-time map of the hybrid system’s energy flows; tilt-and-telescope steering wheel; manual driver’s seat height adjustment, and 60/40-split, fold-down rear seatback.

EX ($21,300) — adds cruise control, paddle shifters, front center console with armrest and storage bin, driver and passenger seatback map pockets, map lights, and two speakers and a USB connector to the sound system.

EX with Navigation ($23,100) — includes a navigation system with 6.5inch screen, voice recognition, routing and guidance, and Bluetooth handsfree capability.

The Insight is powered by something Honda calls an Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system, which basically is a 1.3liter i-VTEC gasoline engine paired with a 10-kilowatt electric motor. There’s also a built-in Ecological Drive Assist System — or Eco Assist — that enhances operation even more, while at the same time provides feedback related to individual driving styles.

Honda Insight has a distinctive five-door aerodynamic design.

The IMA system can operate exclusively on electric power in certain lowto mid-speed cruising conditions and it can deactivate cylinders during deceleration. It also has an idle-stop feature when the vehicle is stationary. An onboard 10.6-gallon fuel tank gives the Insight a traveling range of more than 400 miles. Pressing the ECON button can further enhance vehicle efficiency: Throttle control, CVT operation, idlestop duration, air conditioning and cruise-control operation.

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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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