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'The Great Escape' Tourism and Travel Expo hosted by Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark

BY BARI AUERBACH

Aruba, Jamaica ooo I wanna take you…Bermuda, Bahama come on pretty mama… Key Largo, Montego, baby why don't we go …"The Great Escape" 2009 Tourism and Travel Expo recently hosted by the Miramar Cultural Arts/ArtsPark gave hundreds of attendees the opportunity to make fabulous travel and vacation plans while enjoying first-class networking with industry jetsetters.

Nine premier organizations partnering to ensure smooth sailing for the exceptional Expo included: The Aventura Marketing Council, City of Miramar, Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Greater Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce, Latin Chamber of Commerce of Broward County, Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Broward County, American Marketing Association and International Special Events Society.

Over 40 exhibitors representing various facets of travel planning, hotels, cruises and airlines checked in to highlight great promotions currently being offered plus Aventura Marketing Council member travel agencies Travel Leaders and Jerry Allen Travel brought many premier affiliates on board for the event christened "a major success!"

In keeping with the expo's "Great Escape" theme, the grand lobby and banquet room of the Miramar Cultural Center were beautifully decorated with glittering palms, majestic ships and more lavish props by Richard Williams Event Productions. And thanks to the supreme catering services of Boston Culinary Group, Inc., everyone had a taste of "license to indulge in favorite foods" while on vacation.

During the expo, Miramar Mayor Lori C. Moseley welcomed all the guests, thanked them for participating and encouraged everyone to learn more about the Miramar Cultural Center created to celebrate creativity and diversity within the city.

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Jerry Allen Travel group: Susan Hunt, Lily Mendoza, Steven Sznajderman, Mindy Hardoon and Tony Bonanziga; Elaine Adler, President, Aventura Marketing Council

Miramar Mayor Lori C. Moseley with Dueling Divas soprano Wendy Reynolds

Travel Leaders group: Amy Crutchfield Smith, Yvette Fraggeti, Lorraine Martinez, David Gedansky, Teresa Nix

Loren Foraer; Reynolds; Kelly Tortoriello, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau; Maria Dias

Stacey Schrager, Stacey Schrager & Associates; Edna LaRoche, Miramar Cultural Center / ArtsPark Photography by Andrew Goldstein

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ADL Aventura Community of Respect Awards Luncheon The Anti-Defamation League's (ADL's) Aventura Community of Respect Awards Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 honoring Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, Heather Rohan, CEO, with the ADL Community of Respect Award; Dr. Rubin Salant with the ADL Torch of Liberty Award; and Thomas R. Oliveri, Senior Vice President of Northern Trust with the ADL Community Service Award. Event chairs Aventura City Commissioners Billy Joel and Bob Diamond along with Norman Leopold, Esq. invite the community to attend.

The Anti-Defamation League is one of the nation's leading civil rights and

Heather Rohan, ADL Community of Respect Award

Dr. Rubin Salant, ADL Torch of Liberty Award

human relations organizations. Its mission is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people, to secure justice and fair treatment to all, and to put an end to unjust and unfair discrimination. Funds raised from this event will benefit the Anti-Defamation League and its local programs that serve to educate, protect and serve the South Florida community.

Sponsors for the event include: Aventura City Commissioner Billy and Sandra Joel; Commissioner Bob and Arlene Diamond; Aventura Hospital and Medical Center; Cypen & Cypen; G & D Developers; IDEA Architects; Leopold, Korn, Leopold, and Snyder PA; the Medical Staff and the Board of Trustees of Aventura Hospital and Medical Center; Northern Trust, NA; and RS Diversified.

ADL would like to give a special thanks to generous corporate supporters:* Ben Launerts of Marksman Security; Alan A. Lips, CPA partner; Ben Gurion University; Gerson, Preston Robinson & Co.; Cliff Schulman of Greenberg Traurig; First American Title Insurance Company; Kelley, Kronenberg, Gilmartin, Fichtel, & Wander, PA; Lexus of North Miami; Morgan, Keegan, & Co.; Park One of Florida; and Pruzan Foundation.

ADL also thanks its generous individual supporters:* Aventura City Commissioner Bob & Arlene Diamond; Ana Maria & Mark Gordon; Dr. Bernard and Lenore-Toby Simmons; Esther & Jacques Paulen; Florence and Bob Werner; Gary Farmer; Gloria Muroff and Albert Cohen; Margo & Richard Absher; Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center; Marilyn & Albert Pollans; Mayor Glenn Singer; Ronald Book; Ruthe & Gerald Cohen; Stephanie & Julius Trump; and Thomas R. Oliveri.

For reservations or to place an ad in the commemorative ad journal, please contact Joy Felton at (561) 988-2927 or jfelton@adl.org, or register online: www.adl.org/aventura2009

Thomas R. Oliveri, ADL Community Service Award

Florida Friends of Boys Town Jerusalem Skype with their students in Jerusalem

Front row (L-R): Simon Portnoy, Alex Halberstein, Gary Arnowitz, Avi Weintraub, Stephen Fiske, Adam Pollack and Glenn Moses; Second row (L-R) Andy Fiske, Eytan Laor, Norman Levine, Kenny Schwartz and Howard Usher

Stephen Fiske of City First Mortgage and Avi Weintraub of G & D Developers recently organized a Skype video conference from Aventura with three students on the campus of Boys Town Jerusalem in Israel.

The students spoke of how their lives have changed since they came to the school and talked about their career goals.

Boys Town Jerusalem, originally established in 1948 to provide a home and education for Holocaust orphans, is today one of Israel's premier institutions for educating the country's next generation of leaders. The 18-acre state-of-the-art campus is one of Israel’s major technological training centers with more than 900 students, from ages 12 – 20. The students come from severely disadvantaged backgrounds and receive scholarship assistance so that no student is ever turned away due to inability to pay tuition. Among Boys Town Jerusalem’s 6,200 graduates is Israel’s Attorney General, the Chief Rabbi of the Israeli Navy, a cardiologist at Hadassah Hospital, the production supervisor at ELTA Electronic Industries, Ltd. and a pilot in the Israel Air Force.

Alex Halberstein, President of Florida Friends of Boys Town noted, “How exciting it was to bring together such a dedicated group of philanthropists who understand how Boys Town Jerusalem ensures the future of Israel by training the leaders of tomorrow. With the support of the Florida community and our board’s help and guidance, there is no doubt that our organization will have a tremendously positive impact on hundreds of young lives.”

Gary Arnowitz, Executive Director, added “We recently restructured our board to include many of the next generation of younger community leaders and Latins. We have launched our Dor L’Dor (Generation-toGeneration) Society, are concentrating on increasing our Endowment Fund and look forward to a successful season.”

For more information, call Gary Arnowitz at (954) 321-5618 or visit www.boystownjerusalem.org

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VIEWPOINT Loose gun laws mean more kids killed

BY MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN I'm deeply disturbed that after a decade of decline, the number of firearm deaths among children and youths has increased for the second year in a row. A report released in September reveals that almost nine children and teens die from gunfire every day-one child death every two hours and 45 minutes.

The report, based on the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), states that 3,184 children and teens died from gunfire in 2006, a six percent increase over 2005.

Another 17,451 were victims of non-fatal firearms injuries, a seven percent increase from the previous year. When people from other industrialized democracies learn of America's child gunshot death rates, they're equally troubled.

A major reason for these tragic young deaths is the proliferation of guns.

Americans own more than 270 million private firearms-the equivalent of nine guns for every 10 men, women and children. The United States is one of the few industrialized countries without common sense controls on gun sales. We regulate toy guns, but not the real ones that snuff out tens of thousands of human lives every year.

Among the young people killed by firearms, 2,225 were homicide victims, 763 committed suicide and 196 died in accidental or undetermined circumstances. The overwhelming majority, nearly 90 percent, were boys. More preschoolers-63-were killed by firearms than law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty-48. The death toll among black children is growing at an alarming rate. Black males between the ages of 15 and 19 are almost five times as likely as their white peers and more than twice as likely as their Latino peers to be killed by a firearm.

The destructive impact of firearms affects all of us by increasing health care costs, overtaxing social services and decreasing national productivity. Gun violence is so pervasive in some black communities that it constitutes a serious health risk.

It's come to the point where many of the cases of post-traumatic stress disorder in black neighborhoods are not only of veterans returning from war zones, but of children walking up to the corner store. Too

many of them speak of the future in terms of "If I grow up" instead of "When I grow up."

Regrettably, in many of the states and at the national level it's an uphill fight to control firearm trafficking. Thirty-two states have no laws requiring firearms sellers at gun shows to first conduct background checks on all buyers. This gun-show loophole has been used to evade laws designed to make it harder for guns to get into the hands of children, criminals, and the mentally unbalanced.

Gun shows are a huge market for vendors with or without federal firearms licenses. Ten years ago, the two teenaged shooters who killed 12 fellow students and a teacher at Columbine High School near Littleton, Colorado got part of their arsenal illegally through a gun show.

Congress must pass legislation to close the gun show loophole and strengthen provisions of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act requiring a national instant criminal background check system.

There's strong evidence that background checks can be effective. Between 1994 and 2007, background checks performed by federal firearms licensees resulted in more than 1.6 million illegal buyers being denied guns. It is also imperative that the federal assault weapons ban be reinstituted. According to the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, the ban reduced the use of assault weapons in crimes by 66 percent between 1995 and 2001.

But the responsibility to keep our children safe cannot rest solely with our political leaders. There are things individuals and families can do: remove guns from homes, mobilize community support to protect children from gun violence, stress nonviolent values and conflict resolution, refuse to buy or use products for children and teens that glamorize violence, and provide children and teens positive alternatives to the streets.

We must hold our legislators accountable to implement these common-sense gun safety measures. The safety of our children and communities is at stake.

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Marian Wright Edelman is president of the Children's Defense Fund and a working committee member of the Black Community Crusade for Children (BCCC).

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Racist language has no place in civil debate

BY PETER MONTGOMERY In his first months as president, Barack Obama has taken on some big problemshealth care, the economic collapse, Iraq and Afghanistan-so it's no wonder there's heated debate going on. But some of the rhetoric being thrown around has nothing to do with policy.

Instead, some of Obama's opponents have moved beyond honest disagreement and used inflammatory racial language to attack the president. Whether their rhetoric stems from their own racism or simply a willingness to inflame and exploit racial divisions for political gain is irrelevant: Their language is dangerous and irresponsible, and our political leaders have a duty to reject it.

Fomenting racial resentment as a political strategy has a long and dishonorable history in the Republican Party ever since the passage of civil rights legislation and the Nixon campaign's “southern strategy.”

Ronald Reagan tapped that strategy when he made a campaign stop in Philadelphia, Mississippi, site of the notorious murder of three civil rights workers two decades before, to declare his support for “states' rights.” Today it's clear that right-wing strategists have calculated that fanning the flames of racial division could be one way to try to win back some of the white working-class voters who backed Democratic candidates in 2008.

Central to this race-baiting strategy is accusing Obama himself of being a racist, and charging him with advancing policies that are meant to help people of color at the expense of white people, or foreigners at the expense of Americans. This is of course meant to stir racial resentment among working-class white Americans.

When Obama was asked about the controversial arrest of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and answered that he thought the behavior of the police had been “stupid” (a comment for which he quickly apologized), Rush Limbaugh declared that Obama was “fanning the flames of race” as “a black president trying to destroy a white policeman.” Limbaugh, whose record of racially charged rhetoric is well-documented, has also said recently, “We need segregated buses...In Obama's America, the white kids now get beat up with the black kids cheering."

Fox News' Glenn Beck went a step further to declare that Obama “has a deep-

seated hatred for white people, or the white culture.” Hatred of “white culture"? That's rhetoric more appropriate for an avowed white supremacist like David Duke.

Bill O'Reilly told his viewers that "the left sees white men as a problem," and sees putting women and minorities in power as the solution.

Right-wing blogs still abound with charges that Obama's anti-white racism was reflected in a campaign reference to his own grandmother as a "typical white person."

These pundits reach millions of people with their inflammatory rhetoric, and there hasn't been enough pushback from people who believe that our country is better than that. GOP leaders who share the far right's goal of damaging the Obama presidency have not shown much interest in challenging egregious claims about the president and his administration. And many Democratic strategists, having concluded that any discussion of race is bad for the White House, prefer to avoid the conversation altogether.

The election of Barack Obama as president was correctly considered a milestone in our nation's history and evidence of progress in overcoming racial barriers. But that progress has unleashed a backlash against liberalism and the federal government generally, and against Obama in particular. Some of that backlash is calculated to create or worsen racial resentment, a poison that can be extremely toxic-consider, for instance, recent reports that the Secret Service is scrambling to keep up with a record number of threats against the president's life.

Many Americans disagree with Obama's policy positions on any number of issues. Vigorous debate about those differences is central to our free society. But so is the responsibility for all of us, especially those in positions of influence, to speak out against irresponsible and inflammatory rhetoric that threatens to deepen divisions in our society-or worse. Let's hear it.

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Peter Montgomery is a senior fellow at People for the American Way. PFAW was established to meet the challenges of discord and fragmentation with an affirmation of "the American Way." www.pfaw.org <http://www.pfaw.org/>

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First annual holiday shopping boutique to benefit Dr. Michael Krop Sr. High School

BY LYNN CARROLL The Parent Teacher Student Association at Dr. Michael M. Krop Sr. High School is gearing up for its first Shop for Krop PTSA Holiday Boutique, an event they hope will become an annual feature on the school year calendar, says event co-chair Alison Mars, vice president of membership.

The event is scheduled to be held from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 8th at the Krop Sr. High 9th Grade Annex, 700 Ives Dairy Rd., Aventura, at the west end of the California Club Mall.

"We expect it to be a special and memorable shopping extravaganza for those who attend," Mars says, "something people will be looking forward to next year."

Shop for Krop co-chairs: Allison Mars and Ruth Vernick There will also be an opportunity to convert some of your unused jewelry to cash.

"We will have a jeweler on hand," she says, "buying old, broken or unwanted gold, vendors are participating as well. For example, silver and platinum at fair market prices for that That Cool CafĂŠ is to be on hand with its tasty day. It's a great way to make cash and shop at the frozen yogurt, and there will be drinks and edibles from a few other area restaurants. boutique!"

Each vendor will be contributing a portion Mars is being assisted in the organization of of the proceeds to the school, she says. The funds Shop for Krop by co-chair Ruth Vernick, vice raised will go towards student scholarships and president of fundraising for the Krop PTSA. "We're very happy that we have so many teacher grants at the high school.

For more information, email Ruth Vernick vendors participating," Mars says. "The items for at revernick@aol.com or Alison Mars at alisonsale will include housewares, jewelry, clothing, handbags, accessories, gym wear and much mars218@aol.com more." In addition, Mars says, some community

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Aventura Hospital appoints Alisa Bert as Chief Financial Officer Aventura Hospital is proud to announce the appointment of Alisa L. Bert as Chief Financial Officer.

Bert joins Aventura Hospital having previously served as CFO at two of Aventura Hospitals sister HCA Facilities: University Hospital in Tamarac and Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation.

"We are excited to welcome Alisa Bert to our Aventura Hospital family," said CEO Heather Rohan. "She is a true leader, and her passion for building positive relationships between patients, physicians, and staff will be an asset to our entire team."

With more than a decade of leadership experience, Bert began her career with HCA as controller for North West Medical Center in Margate. In her previous positions as CFO, she implemented various programs to expand the overall operational skill sets of each hospital and enhance financial expertise while actively participating in all customer satisfaction initiatives and strategic planning processes.

Alisa Bert received her bachelor of science degree in accounting from Fayetteville State University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, and went on to earn her master of business administration from Florida Atlantic University.

For more information, visit AventuraHospital.com

Alzheimer's Care Committee / NOTABLES of Douglas Gardens kick-off 2010 season The Alzheimer's Care Committee/NOTABLES of Douglas Gardens, a Miami Jewish Health Systems auxiliary group committed to supporting Alzheimer's programs in the South Florida community, launched its 2010 season with an opening meeting and luncheon on recently at The Bridge Restaurant (2286 NE 123rd Street) in North Miami.

The luncheon, sponsored by Elaine and Neal Slansky, set the stage for the NOTABLES' annual black tie gala. This year's gala, titled "Moon over Miami," will be held on Saturday, January 23rd in the Miami Beach Resort & Spa's dazzling Starlight Roof ballroom. Elliot Chairs Carole Wien Langer and Marshall NOTABLES Aventura President Stuart Geller, Jane Opening Meeting Sponsors Elaine and Neal Slansky, Rodriguez, TV personality and news anchor for Gala Langer Kahn Jacobs, Aventura Commissioners Billy Joel and NOTABLES Founder and Chairman Bella Goldstein, Bridge CBS-4 (WFOR), is this year's honorary chairBob Diamond owner Eduardo DeLeon, NOTABLES President Mickey W. Dworkin, Jared Slansky man and will be a guest emcee at the event.

Generous gala underwriters include Philanthropist Isabel May, who has generously underwritten the evening's cocktail party, nization's mission, will be awarded to Pinki and Allan Wesler. NOTABLES Founder and dinner chairs Lila S. and Harold Menowitz, Arlyn and Stephen H. Cypen who have Chairman Bella Goldstein and President Mickey W. Dworkin promise an exciting and surdonated in honor of Judge Irvin Cypen, the Slansky Group, Wells Fargo Advisors and prising evening for all in attendance.

Gala co-chairs include Jill and Stanley Arkin, Helen Gaulkin, Shirley Harris and International Chair Arlette Achar. Guests will enjoy dinner and dancing to the music of Joe Celia Schwartz. Table sponsors include Ruthe and Jerry Cohen, Mickey W. Dworkin, Bella Donato and his orchestra. A special treat this year: an exclusive Judith Ripka jewelry Goldstein, Sandra and Honorable Billy Joel, Dr. Patricia Rice, Jacqueline Silverman, Pinki boutique.

The program will also include a presentation of the NOTABLES' 2010 award recipi- and Allan Wesler, and Honorable Linda Zilber. Shared table sponsors include Arlene and ents. The prestigious Louis C. Fischer Award honoring commitment to Alzheimer's patients Honorable Bob Diamond with Stuart Geller and Mark Bender, and Gerald and Joan and their families will be awarded to Lorraine and Sidney Cooperman. The Lester L. Robins.

For membership and information on the NOTABLES 2010 "Moon over Miami" black Goldstein Award, sponsored by international designer Leo Koel, which recognizes those who have used their considerable powers of influence and philanthropy to benefit the orga- tie gala, call Ricki Diamond at 305-762-1371 or email rdiamond@mjhha.org

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Historically Yours

BY BOB DIAMOND EMMA LAZARUS AND “THE NEW COLOSSUS” The Statue of Liberty, one of the world’s most famous monuments, was given as a gift from France to the United States in honor of its first centennial. Its sculptor, Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, intended it as a monument of enlightenment of international republicanism for many European nations. Constance Cary Harrison, who chaired a New York fund-raising event in 1883 for the statue’s pedestal, asked a young American Jewish poet Emma Lazarus, to write a sonnet for the event to be auctioned off with other literary works.

Lazarus totally disregarded the sculptor’s intentions and decided that the statue had to have a personal meaning to every newly arrived immigrant and not a message to the nations from which they were fleeing.

Inspired by her volunteer work with Jewish immigrants who had fled from the violent injustices suffered in Russia, Lazarus submitting her sonnet “The New Colossus,” which turned Liberty into a “welcoming mother, a symbol of hope to the outcasts

and downtrodden of the world.”

The title and first few lines of Lazarus’s poem referred to the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world. The poem initially compares the new statue with the Colossus, “Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, with conquered limbs astride” but this new Colossus named “Mother of Exiles, with her beacon of world-wide welcome guiding the immigrants to their new home, to live in peace without persecution, and who speaks, “With silent lips: Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breath free, The wretched refuse of your teaming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me: I lift my lamp beside the golden door.”

Lazarus’s poem read at the fund raising event was soon forgotten. She died the following year at age thirty-eight and her poetry fell into obscurity, until a patron of the arts, Georgia Schuyler, found her poem and began a 14-year campaign to install Lazarus’s words on a plaque at the statue, which succeeded in 1903. Lazarus’s words, now in the national conscience, are at the entrance on the Statute of Liberty.

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Dr. Joel and Lynda Wilentz to be honored by American Friends of Magen David Adom On Sunday, December 6th, American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA), Israel's 911, will hold its Annual Diamond Circle Chanukah Dinner Party at 6 p.m. at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, 20400 NE 30th Avenue, Aventura.

During the special evening of cocktails, dinner, and dancing, generous annual donors will be recognized and listen to a message from keynote speaker U.S. Senator Bill Nelson.

Lynda and Dr. Joel Wilentz will be honored for their tireless and unselfish work to better the world around them.

They do it not for the recognition they will receive but instead because they take to heart the Jewish commandment of Tikkun Olam - healing the world. Through their gifts of time, labor and love, they embody and personify the true spirit of giving and have demonstrated a purpose of spirit and a dedication of doing good deeds.

Joel Wilentz, a prominent South Florida dermatologist, has been involved with AFMDA since the inception of the Southeast Region in 1980. He served as Southeast Region President and Chairman of the Board of Directors and is cur- Honorees Lynda and Dr. Joel Wilentz rently on the National Board. Lynda is the Region's secretary and sons Robb and Gregg, who are both doctors, are on the Board as well. Joel's cousins Joyce and Elliot Rothstein of Boca Raton dedicated a mobile intensive care ambulance in honor of Joel and Lynda for the people of Israel.

According to Congressman Larry Smith, co-chair of the evening, "Because of the many years of efforts of Lynda and Joel, there are people alive today and walking the streets of Israel alleviated of pain and suffering. There is no greater mitzvah."

According to co-chair and longtime partner, Dr. Dick Greene, "Israel and the South Florida community are better places because of the hard work and efforts by Joel and Lynda. "I'm proud to say they are amongst my dearest and closest friends."

American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) supports the lifesaving efforts of Magen David Adom (MDA) in Israel and represents and advocates for MDA in the U.S. MDA is Israel's only government-mandated ambulance and emergency medical responders, serving as Israel's second line of defense.

For more information or to make reservations or a donation in honor of the Wilentzes, call Ira Mogitz at 1-800-626-0046. Funds raised will help complete the Dr. Joel and Lynda Wilentz Biological and Chemical Defense Project MDA Haifa Emergency Medical Station and Blood Center.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents an extravagant evening of EspaĂąa Arts Ballet Theatre of Kitri variation from the audience Florida invites the community to favorite, Don Quixote. Olga attend an evening of dinner, Mekhonoshina will be performdancing, wine, socializing and a ing a variation from Paquita, silent auction - all in a Spanish showing the higher-society side theme... The event, a benefit of the Spanish ballets, with many fundraiser for the growing nonmore exciting performers and profit ballet company will be performances also on tap. located at the new studios on Additional entertainment Biscayne Boulevard in North includes acclaimed Flamenco Miami Beach on December 5th at dancer, Esther Pardo, as well as a 6:30 p.m. flamenco performance by the parThe menu for the evening ticipants of the Flamenco includes a delectable Spanish division.

Paella by established chef Xavier Throughout the evening, Bonnafous salad, dessert, and guests will have the option of parwine or other beverages. ticipating in a silent auction to Attendees will be treated to further benefit the company. entertainment from the dancers Tickets for this exciting of Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida- Esther Pardo with Edwin Suarez event are $40 per person, $70 per featuring excerpts of various spiritcouple, and $240 for a table of ed Spanish ballets and other Spanish themed eight-an excellent deal for dinner and a show! dances. Miho Yoshioma will demonstrate her tech- Please RSVP and order tickets before December nical prowess as the seductive gypsy in Esmeralda. 1st, call 305-948-4777 or email Erin Simons-Brown will be dancing high-energy artsballet@bellsouth.net

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North Dade residents prepare for flu season at Comm. Sally Heyman's annual flu clinic North Miami-Dade residents lined up at the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center for their flu and pneumonia vaccinations in October.

The event was sponsored by MiamiDade County Comm. Sally Heyman, Sunny Isles Beach Comm. Roz Brezin, and the Miami-Dade County Health Department. Vaccines were free of charge to seniors 65 and older and children 6 months thru 18 years of age, and were available for a small fee to clients ages 19-64. Over one Sunny Isles Beach Comm. Roz Brezin; Miamihundred people were able to get their (L-R) Dade County Comm. Sally Heyman; Robert Paget; and vaccinations.

Miami-Dade Health Dept nurse "While there is a high demand Photo by Armando Rodriguez / Miami-Dade County for flu vaccinations this season, there are still resources available to residents looking to get their shots," said Comm. Heyman. "I encourage all residents to speak with their doctors or get in contact with our health department to see which locations are offering the vaccine."

For more information on other sites and dates providing flu vaccines in MiamiDade County, contact the Department of Health at 786-845-0550.

Don't miss ACES Holiday Bazaar Wed., Dec. 9, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Looking for the perfect gift for those special people on your holiday list? Look no further!

Aventura City of Excellence School, (ACES) will be holding it's Holiday Bazaar School Fundraiser on Wed., Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Aventura Community Center Gym (next to ACES) at 3375 NE 188th Street in Aventura.

Enjoy shopping the huge selection of unique, hard to find fabulous holiday gifts at great prices for those with even the most discriminating taste. You'll find accessories, designer handbags, jewelry, clothing, art objects, home dĂŠcor, crafts, electronics, and other distinctive items for the whole family. Choose from a wide selection of toys, clothes and gift items for children and teens too. There will be an

exciting selection of raffle items, so don't forget to purchase raffle tickets! Food will be available for purchase in the Recreation Center lobby.

To Rent a Booth, contact Jackie Perczek at 305-336-9089 or email doschichis@yahoo.com. To offer a raffle gift or make a donation, contact Cindy Huzenman at 305-458-1213 or email chuzenman@bellsouth.net. To Volunteer to work at the event or help with set-up and take down, contact Marina Blachman at 305-439-9909 or email marinablachman@hotmail.com or contact Gaby Yaffe: 786-355-1000, GabyYaffe@aol.com. Free Valet Parking will be available all day courtesy of Artech located at 2950 NE 188th Street.

FIU presents "Democratization in the Middle East: Charting a Course for America" Under the George W. Bush administration, democratization in the Middle East was considered a major foreign policy goal. While President Obama has been more cautious in the use of the term democratization, his inaugural speech identified the importance of government responsibility to its people and support of civil society in the region. Regardless of whether Republicans or Democrats are in power, the issue has become central to America's orientation towards the Middle East.

On December 3rd at 7 p.m., FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) will be hosting a panel debate made up of local

and national experts on the Middle East, discussing how the United States should go about supporting the process of enhancing political freedom in the region.

The event will take place at the Mary Ann Wolfe Theater located in the Wolfe University Center at BBC -- 3000 N.E. 151st Street, North Miami. There is a $5 admission to the general public. A coffee reception, with the panelists, will follow the event. Parking is free.

For more information or to reserve a seat please contact Jan Solomon, Development Officer at the Office of the Vice Provost, 305-919-5700, jsolomon@fiu.edu

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Buzzzz Buzzzz

BY PATRICIA C. FRANK That’s the sound you hear when bees are near by.

That’s the sound you hear just before they sting you.

Your thoughts are like bees buzzing around inside of your head.

If you criticize yourself or put yourself down or think negative thoughts you will be stinging yourself. It will hurt just like a real bee sting. If you have too many critical, negative thoughts your spirit will die.

Fortunately, there is a technique you can use that removes the sting and allows you to feel better.

When you notice that you are not feeling good and your inner peace is disturbed, stop and ask yourself, “What was I thinking just before my feelings changed?” “What was I thinking that could have caused my disturbance?” You will notice a pattern.

These disturbing thoughts are usually critical. They are; either fear thoughts, worry thoughts, guilt thoughts or resentment thoughts. Once you have identified the type of thought, say to yourself, “There goes one of those thoughts designed to disturb me.”

If the thought is a critical thought, you can say,” Even though I have not lived up to my expectations, I completely love and

accept myself.” You might want to say,” I completely love accept and forgive myself.” Make every effort to like yourself.

Be tender and forgiving. After all, you are doing your best. Think nice thoughts about yourself throughout the day. Say nice things to yourself.

If the thoughts are worry, fear, guilt or resentment thoughts, remind yourself that what you think about and focus on, increases in your life. If you do not want more uncomfortable thoughts and feelings then say something like; “Stop” or “I erase that thought.” or “I dismiss that thought.”

Decide on an affirmation that has meaning for you so that you can substitute it for the disturbing thought. Don’t try to find a new affirmation each time. There are too many disturbing thoughts that can occur throughout the day. It will dilute the process if you have to create a new one each time.

It is also very important to believe that you deserve to feel better, and be happier and more successful. Many people do not feel worthy of happiness. Many people do not feel that they deserve to be free of their problems, worries, fears and anxieties. But you are worthy and you do deserve.

Patricia Frank is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She can be reached at 305788-4864, 212-308-0309.

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professional chamber ensemble singing traditional Christmas carols; Dec. 18-20: The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Etudes of South Florida; Dec. 26: For Crying Out Loud a dramatic tale of four unique individuals receiving treatment in a wellness center; Feb. 9: Soweto Gospel Choir; Feb. 13: Barrage Animado - imagine Riverdance and Stomp with a world music flare featuring young violin virtuosos, musicians, vocalists and dancers; Gold Coast Opera Performances: Jan. 26: Die Fledermaus Viennese opera; Feb. 23: Barber of Seville; March 23: Carmen; through March 10: Power Revealed - a landmark exhibit of art and artifacts depicting concepts of power from Africa, in partnership with the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University.

For more information, visit MiramarCulturalCenter.org or phone: 954-602-4500.

"Where community and culture converge," the Miramar Cultural Center consists of an 800-seat theater, two art galleries, including the Ansin Family Art Gallery, exhibiting artwork by both established and aspiring arts, banquet facilities, a full-service kitchen, rehearsal halls, classrooms, a botanical garden, and more.

It's heralded as "the perfect place to see a live performance, enjoy a day of family fun, have a meal, attend a lecture, or stroll through the galleries - and it's the perfect setting for receptions, corporate meetings, presentations and celebrations."

The Center is also committed to enhancing student learning through the arts by providing a series of opportunities such as "Smart Stage Matinees" and the "Family Fun Series," A Broward Center for the Performing Arts Presentation, which includes facepainting, and art activity, and post-show snack. In addition, there are also dance classes offered.

While business and community leaders were scheduling vacation days to travel to exciting destinations, everyone was looking forward to coming back soon to the Miramar Cultural Center to enjoy upcoming worldclass events and performances close to home: Dec. 12: Santa's Holiday Revue, Family Fun Series; Dec. 13: Academy of Arts "Holiday Show; Dec. 16: A Seraphic Fire Christmas featuring Miramar Mayor Lori C. Moseley calls attention to a brief program with assistance from South Florida's acclaimed Dueling Divas' Wendy Reynolds

Mardi Gras Casino and Gaming: Marcia Slow-Sandler, Fiona Mirando, Sandy Catalano

Mande White, American Marketing Association; Samia Chevannes and Elizabeth Briceno, Miramar Pembroke Pines Chamber; Abigail Lyon; David Smith, Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue; Lou Manfra

Richard Williams Event Productions: Michelle Sarmiento and Alan Diskin

South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee: Adam Costain, Roberto Santini, Cliff Gayle, Jason Golden

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'The Great Escape' Tourism and Travel Expo

Kerrie Nelson and Iliana Ortega, ESPA at Acqualina with Miramar Mayor Lori C. Moseley

Michael Viertel, Kathy Pool and Patricia Viertel with Loretta Hardial and Troy Whittington of Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach

Wendy Reynolds with Bill Draughon, Williams Island Marina

Dolores Molina, Village at Gulfstream Park served by Blue Bell Ice Cream representatives Jim Wiederholt and Will Bonnecaze

Steve Klotz, Miramar Cultural Center / ArtsPark; Giovanni Castigliune, Richard Hughes and Kamela Hack, City of Miramar

Edna LaRoche, Miramar Cultural Center / ArtsPark and Wendy Reynolds announce door prize winner Jessica Bergman

Oscar Llorente, Mount Sinai Medical Center with Lance Detotto, Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort

Aventura Mall Hotels: Lilly Trimino, Courtyard by Marriott; Beatriz Lobaton, Hampton Inn Hallandale Beach / Aventura; Claudia Machado, Courtyard by Marriott; Rosario Ramirez, Hampton Inn Hallandale Beach / Aventura

Steven Klotz; Dorothy Small; Valerie Walker; Bob Rubin

Isabel Parra, Omar Bosque Buschbeck and Judith Crocker, Santa Barbara Airlines; Steven Sznajderman, Jerry Allen Travel

Gabriella Hassil and Anna Pernia of The Biltmore Hotel

Sheena Ohrman; Hallea Hail; Zak Gadi; Jessica Bergman

Dimitry Shaposhnikov, DS Xpress with Patrick Boulanger, Marco Polo Beach Resort

Laura Parke; Mande White; Eileen Burns; Matt Taylor

Mercedes Santana Woodall with Michelle Young, Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club / Willow Stream Spa

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hosted by Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark

Michelle Sehulster; Doug McLain; Danielle Haar

Steven Belleme of Ft. Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport with William Gonzalez

Jason Katz, Circle of Life; Dr. David Muransky, Aventura Chiropractic Care Center

Juan Cherenfant, Mandy Diaz and Shari Lynn Rothstein, International Special Events Society

Charles Ovieto, Orvieto's Trophies Awards & More; Howard Adler, Attorney; Bob Cahn, AFLAC; Peter L. Fishel, CPA

The Preferred Hotel Group: Andrea Ferguson,The Palms Hotel; Annie Alams, The Atlantic Hotel

Lascelles Patterson, Lynore Dyer and Al Lettman, Greater Caribbean American Chamber

Marcela Gonzalez; Fydar and Henry Castro, Klein & Hoffman

Guests enjoyed heaping helpings of Blue Bell Ice Cream: Jessica Castro; Sue Reddy Silverman; Ashley Thomas; Christina Andujar; Bob Katan; Lou Manfar

David Smith and Betty Marichal

William Gonzalez, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with JB Borel

Laura Blanco, Costa Cruise Lines with Monique John

Tony Bonanzinga and Susan Hunt, Royal Caribbean / Celebrity Cruises with Dave Santana and Robert Nixon

Doug McLain and Danielle Haar with Heather Hallenbeck of The Omphoy Ocean Resort

Charlene Liu and Jennifer Fajardo

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River cruising showing strong growth

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It’s easy to understand why river cruising has shown such strong growth in recent years. It provides a more intimate, laid-back ambience compared with the mega ships, and more ports of call.

To meet its nearly 20% annual growth, industry giant Uniworld introduced a new ship in March, 2009, the 160-passenger River Beatrice, to cruise Europe’s rivers from March through November (no cost increases in 2010). Typical of the itineraries is the seven-night Danube cruise, which visits Budapest, Bratislava, Slovakia; and the Austrian cities of Vienna; Durnstein, a quaint medieval city crowned by the ruins of a fortress; Melk, Linz and Salzburg; and the German city of Passau, featuring the world’s largest organ with 1,100 pipes.

During that itinerary, the River Beatrice cruises through 13 locks, a unique experience.

While river cruising tends to be somewhat more expensive than on most megaships, Uniworld, which has been in the river cruising business since 1993 and as a tour operator for 30 years, more than makes up the difference with what is basically an all-

inclusive voyage. That means larger cabins with fluffy beds, white armchairs, and marble bathrooms; excellent cuisine, unlimited red or white wine for dinner, shore excursions (though there are some optional ones at extra cost); evening turn down service, concierge service 24 hours a day; open seating, which means you can choose your table partners or dine by yourself if you prefer; free on board entertainment; and in some cases, air transportation and transfers.

Air service from Miami International Airport to Europe is extensive. An an example, Swiss International offers non-stop service to Zurich and five flights daily from Zurich to Budapest.

The only additional costs are tipping; some optional tours; and alcoholic beverages during the day.

Another major advantage is that the cruise is paid in dollars, a real plus considering the weakness of the dollar compared with the Euro. Costs begin at about $650 per couple daily. Repeat business has proven to be so strong that there is even a special party for them during the cruise.

For more details about the Uniworld cruises, log onto the web site at www.uniworld.com.

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Plenty of ‘cheap money’ available for investors

Al Sunshine 4 YOUR MONEY There are investors that want to put more money into the markets.

The “weak dollar” and low interest rates are teaming up to give investors plenty of “cheap money” to pour into Wall Street. As the dollar has weakened, it also continues to boost trading in the commodity markets.

While gold remains at near record high, wholesale oil is slowly moving downward. Fortunately, Tropical Storm Ida left the Gulf’s oilrigs unscathed and prices recently were under $79 a barrel. There also are new reports that there is a glut of oil in the market which means pump prices could stabilize or even start dropping.

In the world of retail, the latest

third quarter earnings are showing better than expected results.

Walmart’s latest earnings are forecast to come in better than expected.

This is prompting analysts to believe that the retail sector is seeing some solid growth that could yield the best numbers since the recession started in December 2007. Federal Reserve Board members are saying publicly they expect low interest rates to remain possibly through the first half of next year.

As for South Florida, low interest rates are continuing to help local real estate markets. The Federal Reserves are voting to leave the rates at record lows and they are expected to stay that way through the first quarter of 2010.

In Miami, third quarter single-family home sales jumped 44 percent.

Even the local condo market is starting to see growth again. However, condo selling prices are still down by about 33 percent since last fall. They are expecting to remain depressed

for quite a while.

Nationally, home prices are dropping. The question remains for analysts, how much farther are they going to fall, or have we reached the bottom?

Unemployment recently went up to 10.2 percent. That is the worst level since 1983, with 190,000 more jobs lost last month. Since the recession officially began at the end of 2007, 8.2 million jobs have been lost.

Hiring here and across the country is “flat.” In fact, 68,000 fewer people needed long-term unemployment assistance than just a few weeks ago.

At the same time, the latest retail sales for October show overall spending up about 2 percent from September.

On the housing front, the Feds unveiled a new “Lease for Deed” program which basically halts formal foreclosure proceedings and allows homeowners to keep their homes and lease their properties “if” they took out federally backed loans

through the “Fannie Mae” program.

Congress just approved a series of new economic programs aimed at pumping another $24 billion into the economy.

The Dow has been on track so far and hopefully there will continue to be solid improvements. Don’t be surprised to see more rebalancing and continued volatility in the coming weeks. Still, it may be a while before anyone knows how much more short term growth Wall Street can sustain.

If the current market trends continue, late month trading could leave Wall Street with more solid gains.

As for now, Wall Street still is growing, as well as our 401K accounts and other investments. The question is, will we be able to see the 11,000 mark before the end of the year or will we fall back into the 9800s?

Watch Al Sunshine’s “4 Your Money” reports Monday-Friday beginning at noon. You may find Al’s blog at <www.cbs4.com/4yourmoney>.

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Florida Breast Cancer Foundation's 4th annual "Shades of Pink" fundraising event presented by Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF) recently hosted its 4th annual "Shades of Pink" fundraiser at the Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort in Sunny Isles Beach. A tremendous success, the event attracted influential community members, breast cancer supporters, advocates and survivors, and raised a substantial amount of funds for the foundation.

"We are very grateful to the Newport, to all the sponsors, supporters, and volunteers who made this great event possible," said FBCF CEO James Konschnik. "This event means so much to the foundation and it has become an important component in our annual funding to continue breast cancer research and education in Florida."

The fundraiser featured a healthy cooking presentation by Wok Star Eleanor Hoh and Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcup with a wine pairing for Chamarre. Immediately following, the Sunbox Eleven Winery hosted a wine tasting with several varietals of red and white wine.

The main event included a spectacular fashion show presenting the work of acclaimed elegant evening wear designer Sara Mique, as well as popular Miami-based resort wear designer Rucht D'Oleo, and the real heroes of the night, the breast cancer survivors, who took to the stage for the finale.

Guests enjoyed complimentary appetizers and pink cocktails provided by Kitchen 305 throughout the night. The 4th annual "Shades of Pink" also included exciting raffles throughout the event, as well as silent

and live auctions that sold to lucky bidders an array of impressive items such as trips to Paris and Tuscany, jewelry, and so much more.

"All the feedback from the attendees, the hotel, and our sponsors has been very positive," said Muriel Sommers, breast cancer survivor and Florida Breast Cancer Foundation's development manager.

Special thanks goes out to all the sponsors who contributed to success of the 4th annual "Shades of Pink" Fundraiser including: ADT Security, Astra Zaneneca, Consumer Loan and Debt Solutions, Costa Farms, Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcup, Newport Beachside Hotel &Resort, Pannu Laser and Vision Institute, PPE Advertising and Events Inc., Rocket Vending, Rucht D'Oleo, Sara Mique, Sunbox Eleven Winery, Toshiba Business Solutions and WOK STAR. A grassroots organization, FBCF's mission is to end breast cancer through advocacy, education, and research. FBCF works statewide to raise awareness and mobilize Floridians to ensure sufficient public funding for breast cancer research, quality healthcare for all without fear of discrimination, and an environment free of carcinogens. FBCF is the only organization in the State of Florida with the End Breast Cancer license plate. All monies raised stay in the State of Florida to support advocacy, education, and research programs for Florida residents and institutions.

For more information, call 877-644-3222 or visit floridabreastcancer.org

Wok Star Eleanor Hoh; James Konschnik, CEO, Florida Breast Cancer Foundation

Joan Lamonica (center) with models wearing her Sara Mique clothing line

Chuck Perete; Elaine Perete; Carolyn Kershner, FBCF Board Member

Kelly Velasquez with FBCF Board Members Jana Whitney and Jennifer Pates

FBCF volunteer; Muriel Sommers, Development Manager, FBCF; and Abby Stern doing the survivors walk on the runway

Sunny Isles Beach Historian Richard Schulman, Mayor Norman Edelcup; Comm. Gerry Goodman and Vice Mayor Lew Thaler

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Eat this... Drink that Give Me Great Bagels I am a New Yorker. I hate to bring it up constantly (I have lived in South Florida for more than 10 years) but it seems that there is just something in the water there (literally) that make bagels, pizza, and bread products in general) just that much … better. But I live here and look for the best of the best within that “close to home” radius.

I eat bagels everywhere I can. I am not afraid of carbs and believe there is nothing more satisfying than a fresh hot bagel eaten straight out of the bag while driving home.

So who’s got the best bagels in town? Well, considering there are half dozen places in a3-square-mile vicinity, the competition is stiff. Here are my picks: Mo’s Bagels: These are my favorites. I come from the belief that a bagel should be big, fat, and heavy. These fit the bill. They are the closest to authentic NYC bagels in the area. Granted, the toppings (whitefish, salmon salad, herring, tuna and event the cream cheese) are on the pricey side. I am far from cheap, but $7 for plain cream cheese? C’mon now. But that’s why there’s Publix. For bagels, this is my place. Give me a dozen to go and I’ll get my lox elsewhere. 2772 NE 187th St ·Miami 305.936.8555 Einstein Bagels: Okay, I may get some grief for this, but I do not consider these real bagels. In my world chains are not the way to go. They product is not bad – bagels are chewy and tasty, but I do not consider blueberry and chocolate chip bagels acceptable. Bagels are meant to be savory. If I want to dessert, I’ll eat a pastry. And the Einstein’s in Loehmann’s Plaza has slow

service. It’s enough to make me scream. I don’t want to wait. I do like the whipped salmon cream cheese, but that’s all I am admitting to. I’ll eat them if I have to, but will never make the pilgrimage to seek these bagels out. 18815 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura 305.682.9080 Sage Bagels: Okay, if we’re venturing into Hallandale Beach, these are a definite crowd pleaser. I like them and happen to think the lox and salmon salads are among the best in the vicinity. Old school residents still swear by the place, and I can see why.

It’s been around since 1973, started by New Yorkers who fled from Queens to the warmth of Florida. Sure, they couldn’t bring the water with them, but their taste buds intrinsically know. 800 East Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach, 954.456.7499 Bagel Cove: So, this is rapidly becoming my favorite bagel place in the neighborhood. I used to be a nay-sayer, thinking it was a Mo’s wanna-be, but after hitting the joint a few times (recently), I’ve become a believer. The multi-grain bagels are among the best. The place is an institution and it definitely has its following, and now I know why. The bagels are good, usually big and tasty. I don’t want to talk about the regular menu much, but after eating the Cobb salad and egg white omelets, I think this is my new bagel place of choice. 19003 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura 305.935.4029 Bagel Bar: If you are venturing South into North Miami Beach toward Bal Harbour, this is a great place to stop. They make pretty darn good bagels. They make fresh bagel chips (in big bags) and have one of the best chopped salads I have possibly ever had. Eat in or take out, the staff is pleasant and accommodating. The worst part is the parking. Not a best kept secret, this is a sure thing for lunch. 1990 NE 123rd Street, North Miami, 305.895.7022

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A meaningful Thanksgiving

BY REV. WILL KEYSER

Thanksgiving day was established in the United States in 1674 as "a day appointed for giving thanks for divine goodness." The pattern was set in the days of Moses with the institution of the fellowship offering as an expression of thankfulness to the Lord. Ezra, the prophet, called for a day of thanksgiving when the people had finished laying the foundation of the temple in Jerusalem. "With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: He is good; His love endures forever." (ezra 3:11) It was a day appointed for giving thanks for divine goodness.

Thursday, November 26, 2009 will be a legal holiday appointed for giving thanks to god. However, the vast majority of our people, who have more to thank God for than any other people on the earth, will find themselves doing everything but giving thanks to God for his provision.

Instead of a day appointed for giving

thanks to God it will become a day appointed for gathering with family and friends, feasting on far too much food and drink and watching far too much football. Giving thanks to God and counting all our blessings will be the last thing on the list if it appears at all.

Some folks will use the excuse that "the economy is so bad, I just have nothing to be thankful for."

Perhaps a look at the life of Jonah would put things in perspective.

Jonah was a man who had been blessed by God and chosen to go to another country to tell them about the god who had blessed him. Rather than honoring and obeying God, Jonah ran in the opposite direction. When he found himself inside the belly of a whale he realized that, as bad as things were, he could still call upon God and be delivered from all his distress. He saw the two people he could be: one who clings to worthless idols and forfeits the blessings that could be theirs or the one who would offer songs of thanksgiving to God for all the blessings he had received, which

included his being rescued from the bottom of the sea and sparing his life.

(Jonah 2) What do you have to be thankful for? For one, if you are reading this column right now, give thanks to God for the breath He gives you and the eyesight to be able to read it. Is your health better than someone else you know? Even if it is not perfect, thank God for what you have. Are you gathering your family and friends for "thanksgiving"? If so, give thanks for family and friends. For something a little more obvious, look at the food that is set before you and consider those around the world who are thankful for the one cup of rice they will have to last them all day. While you are watching the football games in the comfort of your air conditioned home on your multi-screen tv, thank God for the roof over your head and all the other comforts and conveniences with which you have been blessed.

You could even make this a meaningful Thanksgiving day by following the pattern set in Psalm 107:

"give thanks to the Lord for He is good and His love endures forever."

Four distinct groups of people are mentioned; those who were wandering with no sense of direction; those who were sitting in darkness and despair; those who were rebellious, suffering because of their disobedience to God; others who were about to be shipwrecked because of their dependence on their own business success and were at their wits end.

But God led the wanderers into the straight way; he brought those in darkest gloom into His light; God sent His word to the rebellious and rescued them and for those about to drown in their business failures, He stilled the waters and made things calm. The psalmist suggests, "let all of them give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love."

My wife, Claudia, and I trust that you will make this Thanksgiving day a very meaningful one by giving thanks to God for His divine goodness to you. Happy Thanksgiving!!

Rev. Keyser is Pastor of the Church at Aventura 305 931 4823.

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Gallery Art announces Art Basel Aventura

BY KIM GOEDDE Gallery Art kicks off Art Basel with the exhibit/ live art performance, Dance of Chains by Al Razza, on Monday, November 30th, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. at 20633 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. It will be a unique experience during which a painting comes to life. The visuals are incredible!

Gallery Art is a well established 8,000 sq. ft. gallery, with its roots in Aventura for over 20 years, specializing in the finest Contemporary and Pop Art of the 20th Century.

Gallery Art is owned and operated by a brother and sister team, Ken and Amy Hendel, and is an established art gallery in existence for over 20 years, buying and selling prestigious names at a reasonable price. For further information contact Ken or Amy at www.gallart.com or (305) 932-6166.

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2010 Honda Pilot: a versatile SUV with a lot to offer Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The Honda Pilot received a complete makeover last year, so little has been changed for 2010.

The eight-passenger Pilot is a nice looking SUV and has been popular with American consumers since its introduction in 2003. It’s a solid performer, handles well around town or on the highway and has good cargo-hauling capability.

The Pilot is available in four models — LX, EX, EX-L and Touring — each offered in either a two-wheel-drive or four-wheeldrive configuration. The Pilot comes with a lengthy list of standard features, including a front and rear air conditioning system with air-filtration, keyless entry, tilt and telescope steering column, cruise control, power windows with auto-up/down driver’s and passenger’s window, power door and tailgate locks, AM/FM/CD stereo system with seven-speakers including subwoofer and Radio Data System (RDS), trip

computer, digital compass, auto on/off headlights, heat-rejecting tinted glass, and integrated class III towing receiver. The models build on that, each level adding luxury features and equipment that is almost mind-boggling.

Under the hood, the Pilot is powered by an advanced 24-valve 250-hp V-6 iVTEC engine with “intelligent” Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC) technology. Variable Cylinder Management allows the engine to operate in a six-cylinder mode for power and in four- or three-cylinder modes for efficiency. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated city/highway/combined 17/23/19 miles per gallon on two-wheel-drive models and 16/22/18 miles per gallon on four-wheeldrive models. A 21-gallon fuel tank can yield a driving range of more than 400 miles on the highway.

The available Variable Torque Management 4-Wheel-Drive (VTM-4) enhances traction in rain, snow and slippery terrain. All models are equipped with a standard towing receiver and a maximum tow rating of 4,500 pounds on 4WD models and 3,500 pounds on 2WD models.

The five-speed automatic transmission features Grade Logic Control to help main-

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Honda Pilot is available in four model choices — LX, EX, EXL and Touring.

tain the most appropriate gear when going uphill or downhill, thus avoiding gear “hunting.” The available VTM-4 system adds fully automatic four-wheel-drive capability. VTM4 delivers seamless, “decision-free” application of four-wheel-drive when needed, a key benefit compared to conventional systems.

As for the interior, first row seating allows for a commanding view of the road from two bucket-style seats. The 60/40 split second row accommodates three passengers and slides forward for increased ease of access to the third row. The third row, also split 60/40, is designed to offer sufficient knee room for an average size adult. There are four Lower Anchor and Tether for Children (LATCH) attachment positions,

which provide options for three child seats in the second row and one in the third row.

The 20.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row matches or exceeds the trunk space of a typical large sedan, and the second and third rows fold flat into the floor to create 87.0 cubic feet of space, while also allowing sufficient width for four-foot-wide items.

Base price for the 2010 Honda Pilot is $27,285 and ranges to $40,245.

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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Now, thanks to the innovative minds behind the success of Craig Zinn Auto Group, Lexus of North Miami is providing ultimate personalized service to clients at one of the world’s largest Lexus dealerships spanning over one million square feet.

To highlight the resort-like Lexus Lifestyle Center’s first class amenities, the state-of-the-art dealership recently teamed up with fitness pros from FitSource Training Solutions. The “Fit for the Fall” event at the Club Lexus Lifestyle and Fitness Center featured 60-mintue workout sessions with expert personal trainers; question and answer sessions; healthful refreshments and snacks provided by Costco; and great raffle prizes including complimentary FitSource training sessions and car washes from Lexus of North Miami.

Leaders from Zucker Public Relations and FitSource greeted guests who had the opportunity to participate in fitness evaluations and experience challenging workouts with trainers such as Ari Carlini - a skilled cardio, aerobics, step and sculpting instructor certified by the NFPT (National Association of Personal Trainers).

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After invigorating workouts, “Fit for the Fall” participants were invited to tour the luxurious Lexus of North Miami showroom as well as an enormous parking structure holding an inventory of up to 2,000 vehicles and an on-site service and parts facility with 117 service bays.

Then with FitSource towels and water bottles in hand, everyone was revved up about making appointments for complimentary personal training sessions at FitSource and coming back to Lexus of North Miami soon to test drive a favorite Lexus and experience the “Club Lexus lifestyle.”

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Is Your Association Attorney Taking Their Legal Fees Out of Your Assessments?

BY: BEN SOLOMON, ESQ.

If your homeowners or condominium association attorney is taking their legal fees and costs out of your assessments they are collecting (or only collecting the assessments due to the association and then billing the association without collecting such fees and costs on top of the association assessments), then you may want to consider finding a new attorney. Florida Statutes and most association governing documents protect an attorney’s right to collect his or her legal fees and costs in addition to the assessments due to the association. Therefore, if the attorney only collects the assessment amount for the association and then separately bills the association for their legal fees (which fees, in some cases, may be more than the actual assessments collected) then, in essence, the attorney has taken their fees out of the association’s money instead of taking advantage of the association’s legal right to collect all of its legal fees and costs in addition to the assessments.

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Additionally, some attorneys either bill their association clients up front or at some other stage of the collection matter instead of deferring such legal fees until the matter is successfully concluded and the association also receives its money. While smaller practitioners may need to bill their clients up front or along the way in order to cover overhead expenses and other financial needs, the irony is that most associations in this market cannot afford to pay any legal fees (which is why they need a good collection attorney in the first place) and therefore should consider finding an attorney who agrees to defer all of their legal fees until such legal fees are fully collected from the debtor or the lender. Additionally, having to pay legal fees up front or along the way is actually a deterrent to many associations from even pursuing advisable legal remedies such as filing their own association foreclosures against delinquent owners (instead of just waiting for the lenders to come through) because the legal fees are cost prohibitive.

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Some naïve attorneys also allow lenders’ counsel to convince them that the statutory cap for a qualified first mortgagee (who completes a foreclosure against its borrower) also includes a cap on the association’s legal fees and costs. It does not. Such statutory caps, if applicable, only apply to “assessments” and, as such, the legal fees and costs are all recoverable in addition to the capped amount of assessments due from the prior owner. If the Florida Legislature had intended to cap legal fees and costs for qualified first mortgage holders, it would have stated so in the applicable statute. Practically speaking, this also could not have been the intent because the legal fees and costs are typically more than the statutory cap in the first place, which would mean that if the legal fees were capped, the association would not only typically get nothing (because the fees would be greater than the assessments due), but would possibly leave the association upside down owing an additional balance to the attorney, in which case no association would be able to hire an attorney for such purpose. Ben Solomon, Esq. is a partner and co-founder of Association Law Group, P.L. (ALG) and practices in the areas of developer representation and association representation. www.AssociationLawGroup.com / ben@algpl.com

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