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Turnberry Isle Resort & Golf Club throws Hawaiianthemed member mingler at newly renovated Ocean Club

ver 200 existing and prospective members of the exclusive Turnberry Isle Resort & Golf Club recently enjoyed a Hawaiian-themed Member Mingler at the newly renovated private Ocean Club. Guests were greeted with flower leis by hula dancers in grass skirts, two brightly-colored oversized parrots, wooden canoes filled with exotic flowers, tiki huts and a stone-carved statue along with coconut-filled drinks, top-shelf cocktails and an abundance of island fare — all while taking in for the first time — the dramatic transformation of Turnberry’s Isle’s beautiful beachfront. During the beautiful affair, partygoers sampled award-winning cuisine prepared by Turnberry Isle’s team of talented chefs. The menu for the evening included an array of butler passed hors d’oeuvres, shrimp cocktail displayed on ice, beef and

Myron and Nicole Wang; Sandra Lieberman; Oscar and Elaine Wasserman with hula dancers (PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW GOLDSTEIN)

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Turnberry Isle Resort’s Dir. of Membership, Amy Cohen and Ana Ordaz with Hawiian Dancers

salmon sliders, pineapple-boniato mashed potatoes, Asian stir-fries, barbequed meats and seafood. Decadent desserts and a table of tropical treats served in carved fruit baskets further delighted guests. “It really was an incredibly memorable evening and served as an excellent way to introduce our current and prospective members to one of the many highlights of

our Turnberry Isle Resort & Golf Club,” said Amy Cohen, membership director. With its stunning views of the Atlantic, wall of towering palm trees, native plants to the area, blue and white-striped plush private cabanas and lounge chairs, the

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Around Town in Aventura North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo hosted by Sabadell United Bank Newly-elected North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo recently met with the Aventura Marketing Council Board of Directors at their recent Board meeting held at Sabadell United Bank in Aventura. “We’re open for business,” noted Mayor Vallejo “and we have some wonderful development and re-development opportunities in our city.”

Fernando Levy-Hara, The McKafka Group and Alan Lips, Gerson Preston Robinson

Ben Launerts, Parksman Parking and Tom Oliveri, Northern Trust

Fernando Levy-Hara, The McKafka Group; Charlene Welker, Mount Sinai Medical Center; Alan Lips, Gerson Preston Robinson; Jeff Levinson, Sabadell United Bank; Dan Palmer, Aventura News; North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo; AMC Chairman Cliff Schulman, Weiss Serota Helfman; Ben Launerts, Parksman Parking; Aletha Player, FPL; Tom Oliveri, Northern Trust

Mayor George Vallejo, Aletha Player, FPL and Charlene Welker, Mount Sinai Medical Center

Dog days of summer at Haulover Park Bal Harbour Councilman Martin Packer; Miami-Dade County Comm. Sally Heyman, Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Committee Member Jon Gold; North Miami Beach Councilwoman Barbara Kramer and Mojo and Andi

Miami-Dade residents weren’t the only ones enjoying the scenery at Haulover Park and Beach when Miami-Dade Comm. Sally Heyman together with the Parks and Recreation Department and Pet Supermarket joined to participate in a

“pilot event,” allowing pet owners and their dogs to enjoy the beach, sun and surf playing and swimming together. “The success of the kick–off event and the continued positive feedback assures we will continue this activity as a weekly event

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through the summer,” says Comm. Heyman. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 6:30 p.m. participants can walk their dogs on a leash from the south parking lot or Haulover Dog Park across the parking area and access the coned off area of the beach by Ocean Rescue

Tower 3, located at the south end of the beach. A $5 charge per car for access to the area with your dogs, benefits the Haulover Dog Park Fund for purchasing trees at the dog park. For more information, contact Comm. Heyman’s office at 305-787-5999

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Wandering & Pondering Professional

personality but somehow never had that desire to excel that much in business. She was intrigued by him and sexually he overGail survived her first marriage, barely. whelmed her, even to the point of having She’d gone to school with him and married right after graduation. She was supposed to him stay with her a while. Much to her sursettle down and make a nice home for him. prise he began to put a semblance of order to However that wasn’t in her make up. She the house, cleaned up her messiness, even hated cooking or even doing any kind of turned out to be a good cook who actually enjoyed doing all these household housework. He expected her to do the same; end result a fairly short things. He even got her to go the marriage and quick divorce. gym to lose a few of those extra She decided that going to law pounds she had. Even more imporschool was more in her realm. tant, he was a good listener when Graduated right near the top of her she came home and bitched about class, joined a top rated firm and in her lousy day at the office. a few years she was right there The only problem she had was among the best in her field. She in dealing with her friends whose DAN PALMER tried a few fellow attorneys socialsnide remarks about his living with ly or physically but realized that most of her were rough. They kept reminding her those she was trying, belonged to the “me... that as a lawyer she was dealing with someTarzan, you... Jane” category and expected one who didn’t live up to her. After all, she her to become another house cleaner, was a professional and as far as they were mmm... that ended that relationship... concerned he was more of a leech. abruptly! She finally came up with a solution. At a friend’s birthday bash she met Chris. When describing him to friends and associShe felt a physical bump when with him but ates she has given him the title of “House also found out that he didn’t have so much Professional” of the upper levels. Sounds education like she did, hadn’t ever made the good and who can argue about someone money she was making. He had the nicest who is a “Professional”?

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Free seminar by Ackerman King & Associates will help you increase sales

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Shifting goals could trip Florida students, mislead public BY ALBERTO M. CARVALHO

BY LYNN CARROLL

Interested in increasing sales? Then circle Thursday, July 14th, 7 - 9 p.m. on your calendar, because you have an appointment at the Courtyard By Marriott, 2825 NE 191st Street, Aventura. And don’t worry… It won’t cost you even a dime! Any successful campaign, says advertising and promotions veteran Paul Ackerman at Ackerman King & Associates, starts with an effective marketing message. “I’ve always been able to help companies get their message right,” he says. Increasing sales is not just a headline, Ackerman adds. “People often ask how,” he says. “Well, here’s the answer: We teach the marketing skills needed to get more leads and how to become better at closing them.” Towards that end, Ackerman King created “Sharpen Your Marketing Skills & Increase Your Sales,” a free marketing skills seminar that covers sales development, understanding the psychology of buying and how to improve promotional initiatives. “The seminar,” Ackerman says, “is for business owners, marketing directors, sales managers and other professionals who work in sales and marketing. The bottom line is greater profits for an individual or a company.” Topics, he says, include direct mail campaigns that work, analyzing prospects, setting realistic goals, developing a powerful message, building brand awareness, creating effective materials and accomplishing marketing objectives. Ackerman, who came to Miami from San Francisco about 25 years ago, says he’s done work for a wide variety of clients including banks, medical companies and manufacturers. Ackerman King’s forte, he says, is “developing marketing strategies that are right for a company –– ones that successfully bring in new business. “Once the strategy has been developed, we go on to creating the ads, brochures and promotional literature required to implement the strategy.” RSVP by calling Ackerman King & Associates 786-543-2202 or online at aka1ad@yahoo.com

Superintendent, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Summer 2011 Florida has moved the FCAT goal line again, making it harder for students to score in the coming years and for schools to track improvement from one year to the next. The almost certain result: lower FCAT student scores and school grades next year under the state’s accountability system, belying improvement in student learning. The changes to the accountability system include: NEW STANDARDS, NEW FCAT With the adoption of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, the Florida Department of Education set new student-learning objectives for each grade level, aimed at giving students a deeper understanding of fewer key concepts. The number of objectives tested in grade 8, for example, has dropped from 98 to 19, allowing more time and attention for the remaining objectives. Starting this past spring, Florida school districts administered a new FCAT (FCAT 2.0) to measure student achievement under the new standards. While the intent may be good, some unintended consequences may prove harmful. First, a substantial number of schools will likely see their grades fall under the new standards, with some schools potentially sanctioned for not maintaining or improving their scores. Second, the public may mistake a drop in a school’s grade as a drop in quality, leading some

CARVALHO’S CORNER parents to transfer their children to other schools needlessly. Ironically, the changes come as we celebrate dramatic improvements in student performance over the last three years. That fact must not get lost in the confusion the new standards and the new FCAT are sure to cause. That is why we at Miami-Dade County Public Schools are urging the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) to launch a comprehensive public information campaign to help parents interpret the new test results and to provide suggestions on how they can help their children master the new standards and the new test. GREATER EXPECTATIONS, SKEWED RESULTS As educators, we at Miami-Dade County Public Schools applaud higher standards. We worry, however, about any misperceptions and penalties that could result from shifting goals, however well intentioned. In addition to the academics, we strive to teach our students good values, including the virtue of fair play. How can we instill confidence and inspire respect in our students when we change the rules in the middle of the game? A well-informed public will always make the right choices. Ignorance, on the other hand, only breeds ignorance, something our students, community, and state can never afford. Please urge parents and others to get the facts. More information is available at fldoe.org or via the FLDOE FCAT Assessment Office at 850-245-0411

A Perfect Pairing: Morton’s the Steakhouse and Paul Castronovo

Anthony Proenza and David Solomon, Stern Bloom Media flank Adrian Sol and Dom Irrera ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Morton’s The Steakhouse in North Miami Beach recently celebrated the addition of a fabulous wine to their impressive list, and this one has a special local flavor. The favorite steakhouse amongst the Aventura / North

Miami Beach crowd has partnered with radio personality, Paul Castronovo, host of 105.9’s Paul & Young Ron Show, and added Castronovo Vineyards Montepulciano d’Abruzzo red wine to the Morton’s esteemed wine list. A self-proclaimed lover of all things food and wine, Paul found his way to the wine business a few years ago and has never looked back. The Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wine has a full and fruity structure that is the perfect complement to Morton’s signature steak and seafood dishes. The wine has been aged for 18 months in Slavonia oak and French tonneau’s. It is then refined for six months in the bottle at cellar temperature and is a remarkable ruby color with purple hues. Sponsored by East Coast Public Adjusters, guests mingled with Paul and surprise guest, famed comedian Dom Irrera, while enjoying his delicious wine and Morton’s signature Bar Bites and hors d’oeuvres. The event also featured music by John Cabarga, aka DJ Cab, and a silent auction that raised money for Birdies for the Brave, a national military outreach initiative supported by the PGA TOUR that is dedicated to supporting the courageous men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Morton’s is proudly supporting this worthwhile organization through proceeds from silent auctions, select ‘Prime Events at Morton’s’ series and the PGA TOUR Celebrity Server events.

For more information on Morton’s The Steakhouse North Miami Beach, visit mortons.com/northmiami and check out castronovovineyard.com to learn all about Paul Castronovo’s new wine.

Paul Castronovo; Morton’s North Miami Beach Marketing Manager Jessica Walcott and General Manager Rosa Reyes; David Gross, East Coast Public Adjusters

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One of your latest abilities

Patricia C. Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING You are a person of many latent talents and abilities. Talents that you may not be aware of. They may be concealed even from you. A latent talent is one that has not yet manifested itself. Dormant things are things that are not currently observable. Everyone has Psychic energy and Psychic powers to some degree. Psychic experience includes telepathy and clairvoyance. Telepathy is the ability to send and receive other’s thoughts and feelings. It is a form of communication. The individual is able to see, sense, know and predict future events. Do you ever have strong feelings that something is going to happen and it does? Do you ever think that the telephone is going to ring and it does? Have your feelings ever forewarned you not to do a particular thing or go to a particular place? Have you ever met

someone and felt certain that you know them from somewhere but you don’t? Do you ever dream of certain things or situations that later happen? Have you ever felt that a relative or friend living far, far away has had an accident and then you learned that they had? This psychic ability is underdeveloped and underused in most people. Everyone has the potential to develop it further if they so desire. You can strengthen it and cultivate and refine it. Once you become skilled and adept at it you will be able to gain increased knowledge and awareness about the world you live in. You will be able to “read” people and gain greater control over your own life. The ability to sense and predict future events can be very beneficial. It can help you make better decisions. There are many cases where it can save your life. Many people were saved on 9/11 because they had an inkling and they listened to it and followed that psychic hint. Developing your psychic abilities can lead to the development of a fuller and richer life. Think about doing it. Patricia Frank is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She can be reached at 305-788-4864, 212-308-0309.

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Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital to open freestanding hospital in Hollywood In its 19-year history, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital has earned the distinction of being the leading children’s hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties, and a regional pediatric specialty facility. Throughout that time, it has operated within the structure of Memorial Regional Hospital, one of Florida’s largest hospitals and the flagship facility of Memorial Healthcare System. On July 21st Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital comes of age and opens its doors to a new freestanding facility, which has been under construction for the past two years right across from its parent hospital. The new $140 million children’s hospital, along with its existing spaces inside Memorial Regional Hospital, will continue to serve the area with its leading-edge technology, compassionate care and the expertise of a large, diverse group of board-certified pediatric specialists

– all in a setting specially designed for children and their families. “One of the keys to our success has been truly listening to our patients and their families and incorporating their feedback into our plans,” said Nina Beauchesne, administrator, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. “For

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example, our staff and members of the Family Advisory Council traveled throughout the country to visit other children’s hospitals, so that we could make this new hospital the best possible facility in South Florida.” The freestanding Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is a four-story, 160,000- square-foot

facility that showcases an overall “power of play” theme with each floor displaying themes of sports, arts, games or dreams. It is connected to Memorial Regional Hospital via an elevated walkway with a total of 204 licensed beds, six pediatric operating rooms, radiology services and an entire floor dedicated to pediatric oncology care. Since its inception, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital has experienced tremendous growth and has evolved into a specialized, tertiary-care facility for children. From 2,000 admissions in 1992, the children’s hospital now handles more than 8,000 admissions and observation cases annually. The hospital’s Pediatric Transport Team provides brings about 2,000 children in need of pediatric specialty care to JDCH each year from other hospitals as close as Naples, Fla., to as far away as the Caribbean. For more information, visit jdch.com

Newport celebration “Pampers” fathers for Father’s Day As part of a nationwide celebration of their 50th anniversary, Pampers Diapers is rolling out a series of “first Father’s Day cook outs” for new and expecting fathers across the country. In Miami, 25 leading dads who are making a difference in the community were selected for this special Father’s Day event. A luauthemed celebration took place in their honor recently at the Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort. Dads were encouraged to roll up their cuffs and sink their toes into the sand at this family-friendly, sunset luau on the beach. Upon arrival, families were greeted by a hula dancer and traditional flower leis before being ushered to the beach where a shoe-swap for sand-friendly flipflops was provided. Oversized Mai Tai cups were filled with fruit punch for a family photo opportunity in front of the Pampers’ banner on a sea grass carpet. During the event, dads and their infants enjoyed “tummy time touchdown space” by Jumping Jelly Beans, a dress-up photo booth, sand arts and crafts station, a live drumming circle Alan and Tamara Solis with son Alan Abell and “MAN-icures” courtesy of Seven ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Seas Aveda Spa and Salon. For details, visit newportbeachside.com

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The Mudslinging Campaign of 1828

Bob Diamond HISTORICALLY YOURS The presidential campaign of 1828 pitted a rematch between the experienced, aloof President John Quincy Adams, a National Republican, against Democrat Andrew Jackson, a military war hero, whose humble origin was favored by frontier settlers. Democrats continued charging Adams with a “corrupt bargain” with Henry Clay in 1824, by appointing him Secretary of State and stealing the election from Jackson, when the election was decided in the House of Representatives. In the 1824 popular vote, Jackson had 42%, Adams 32% and Clay 13%. According to historian William A. DeGregorio, Adams forces in 1828 made scurrilous charges of adultery against Jackson and his wife Rachel. Jackson had married Rachel Robards in August 1792. It turned out that the marriage was invalid because Rachel’s divorce from her first husband had not been finalized. They then remarried, this time legally on January 17,

1794. At age 17, Rachel had married Lewis Robards in Kentucky. An insanely jealous Robards continually accused Rachel of having affairs with other men. Despite her pleas of innocence, Roberts ordered her to return to her family in Tennessee, “Until he called for her.” Jackson met Rachel in Tennessee and they fell in love. ‘Nevertheless, when Robards came to Tennessee to claim his wife, Rachel dutifully returned with him to Kentucky, only to find that he had not curbed his rages of jealousy. Told of her unhappiness, Jackson raced to Kentucky and rescued her.” In December 1790, at Robard’s request, the state legislature passed an enabling act permitting Robards to sue for a divorce. Mistaking this for the final divorce decree, Jackson married Rachel. Robards then sued for divorce on the grounds of adultery; the final decree was issued in September 1793. Unfortunately, their remarriage in 1794 did not end the matter, as scurrilous attacks against Rachel’s character poisoned the campaign of 1828. Humiliated, Rachel, with heart problems, grew ill and died several weeks after Jackson defeated Adams. “Jackson forever blamed his political opponents for her death, vowing at her funeral, ‘I forgive all my enemies. But those vile wretches who have slandered her must look to God for mercy.’”

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Does Duffy’s Sports Grill Have What it Takes?

Shari Lynn Rothstein-Kramer

EAT THIS... DRINK THAT Aventura is a tough place to make it in the restaurant business– that is common knowledge. People are particular about what they want, and may give a place a second chance, but if an eatery gets it wrong more than once, they’re out! Such was the case with the nowdeceased Water Club. There was so much hype around the eatery that unless it was incredible – it never really had a chance. Unfortunately, it fell short…way short. But let’s not talk about failed ventures; let’s go for hopeful, as in Duffy’s Sports Grill, the new restaurant that now resides in the enormous space. I visited Duffy’s a mere five days after it first opened in its North Miami Beach location. Part of a “chain” (there were about two dozen Duffy’s Sports Grills in Florida at the time of this writing), the space that was once mod and trendy had been converted into that ubiquitous “sports bar” feel – green walls, wood, tons of TV’s…you know the type. But here, it is indoors, outdoors, and on the water. The space, which is HUGE, offers guests a plethora of options – you can eat inside in the “upper area”, in the main dining room, outdoors on the “deck” (which is mere steps from the water) or at the outdoor bar area, which sits next to a pool. Guests are encouraged to wear bathing suits and sip and swim. Oh, and there’s plenty to eat. (But remember; wait at least 15 minutes before going in the water after eating – just kidding.) So let’s talk food. It is not hard to cook sports bar food – burgers, fries, appetizers…ah, but to make it well is another story. There is a nice selection at Duffy’s. Don’t get me wrong – it is fairly typical, but it is also good. So it is comforting to know that there is a restaurant that offers a

familiar menu with tasty food at reasonable prices in the neighborhood. Classic appetizers include spinach-artichoke dip, loaded potato skins, crispy calamari…you get the drift. All good enough to eat. Naturally, there are all kinds of burgers, wigs, “From the Grill”, salads, sandwiches, seafood, pasta, and the like. It is a super-kid friendly menu (as a matter of fact, there’s a special kids menu where little ones can mix-nmatch meal and make their own sundaes. Nice.) The atmosphere itself works. It is a casual place that is easy to hang in. Everyone is friendly (actually, overly friendly if you ask me) but it makes sense. There’s a lot of space to fill and the best way to fill it is with good customer service, good food, oh, and drink specials. Of which there are plenty. There’s a monthly special, daily specials, beer special, $4 Stoli cocktails, and then there is Happy Hour, when everything is 2-for-1. Who wouldn’t want to hang there?! What I neglected to stress so far was the 800 big screen TV’s hanging generously…everywhere. (Okay, so there are not really 800 TVs, but there are a lot, so getting your favorite game, be it tennis, golf, WWE, baseball or NASCAR should never be a problem.) There is an air of freedom, it is light and easy to be there, and that is cool. It is a place where casual reigns. So overall, while I am never fond of chains, I believe that I will be back to Duffy’s again. Why? It is a “Cheers-like” place. One that you can call your own. A place that you can eat at a table or belly up to the bar, and it will be consistent. The food is more than decent, and the attitudes are awesome. That’s enough to get me back. Duffy’s is open every day of the week for your watching and dining pleasure. Shari Lynn Rothstein has been writing about food, wine, lifestyles and fashion for more than 20 years, in New York and Florida. She resides in Aventura. Shari can be reached at shari@slkcreative.com for comments, questions thoughts.

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How lean are your greens? Salads could sabotage your diet BY BARI AUERBACH

Did you know that salad you thought was “healthy” could have a whopping amount of fat and calories totaling even more than a BK Whopper! If you’ve been topping your greens with high-calorie dressings, cheese, croutons and other mixins, it’s time to “raise the salad bar” and toss in nutrient-rich ingredients that won’t sabotage weight-loss goals. According to a report on Channel 10 News, a recent survey found almost 64 percent of Americans are overweight or obese and deaths due to inactivity and poor diet have increased 33 percent over the past decade. This ever-growing problem may be caused in part by assuming you’re eating “healthy” – when in fact you’re not. And oftentimes, it’s a salad that can be the “food that fools ‘ya.” Researchers from the “Eat This Not That” project highlight diet-sabotaging salads including On the Border’s Taco Salad with 1,690 calories, 124 grams of fat; Applebee’s Oriental Chicken salad with 1,300 calories and 15 grams of fat; and TGIF’s Santa Fe Chicken Salad with 1,800 calories – almost as much as a healthy woman should eat in one day. According to Oxygen fitness magazine, the “ideal salad” should be comprised of 50% veggies and grains; 25% healthy fats; and 25% lean protein – and if you’re ordering a salad at a restaurant, avoid choices with descriptive words such as “crispy and creamy”; and ask for “dressing on the side” (just one tablespoon can have as much as 100 calories). . ‘Let-tuce feel fuller’ To curb hunger pangs, choose spinach and kale containing lipolic acid - an antioxidant combating the hunger pang hormone ghrelin and increasing the “I’m full” hormone leptin. Fiber can also help weight loss goals by making you feel fuller on fewer calories. Fiber-rich vegetables are salad saviors along with greens high in folic acid, which assist in cell repair. ‘Cars are ok’ Adding a half-cup of whole grains to a

salad can also contribute to the “fullness factor.” Good choices include cooked bulgur, couscous, or quinoa. Diced sweet potatoes and brown rice are low-glycemic carbs that can also help make a salad more filling. ‘Good vs. bad fats’ Trade the Caesar dressing and potato salad with mayo for monosaturated fats such as low-fat dressing and an ounce of avocado, a quarter cup of whole wheat croutons or unsalted nuts. Better cheese choices include small portions of feta, blue or aged Parmesan that can add a lot of flavor with fewer calories.

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newly-renovated Ocean Club provided the perfect backdrop to also enjoy music from a DJ and a luau show that featured Hawaiian / Polynesian dances and a fire-eater. Decor was provided by Deco Productions, while entertainment was at the hands of EMAC Entertainment. In the end, there was a contagious energy in the air. Guests were impressed by the grandeur of the revamped beach club combined with the exquisiteness of a memorable event and newly acquired “island moves.” As guests departed, they were given Turnberry Isle logo cookies as a fond remembrance.

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Toyota previews the Prius v hybrid in Charlotte, NC Ron Beasley LET’S TALK CARS I recently returned from Charlotte, NC, where I attended the press preview for Toyota’s new Prius v hybrid vehicle, set to hit the nation’s showrooms in September. I came away impressed not only with the new vehicle, but with the overall achievements of the Prius since its introduction 14 years ago. According to Prius product marketing planner Erica Gartsbeyn, Prius has become the No. 1 selling hybrid in the world with more than one million sold in the U.S. and two million more globally. She added that since Prius came on the U.S. market, it has saved about 880 million gallons of gas, about $2 billion in fuel costs and kept approximately 12 million tons of CO2 emissions from entering the atmosphere. “According to the Carnegie Endowment, if all vehicles on the road today averaged the same 50 mpg that the Prius does, it

would reduce U.S. oil consumption by about 2.4 billion barrels per year,” Gartsbeyn said. “Think of it another way — if everyone drove a Prius, we could reduce our use of imported oil by 70 percent.” That said, the first new member of the Prius family is the Prius v, a midsize vehicle that Toyota calls “a perfect fit for young families who value space, comfort, fuel efficiency and technology.” The Prius v shares the same Hybrid Synergy Drive System as the current generation Prius Liftback, but has been designed to deliver the comfort, convenience and flexibility that Toyota thinks young American buyers want. To achieve that goal, Prius v engineers focused on two key areas — aerodynamics and weight reduction — to help boost the Prius v’s fuel economy and performance. The end result is a vehicle that resembles a small SUV, one that is larger than its Liftback predecessor and with 58 percent more cargo space. There’s a 60/40-split rear seat that slides and reclines for passenger comfort and maximize cargo space at 34.3 cubic feet. Aerodynamic design measures optimized the Prius v’s shape and resulted in an excellent 0.29 coefficient of drag (or Cd). Prius v has the same four drive modes —

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normal, Eco, Power and EV — as the current Prius, and produces 66 percent fewer smog-forming emissions than the average new vehicle. The larger vehicle causes fuel efficiency to drop a bit at 44 mpg in the city, 40 mpg on the highway and 42 mpg combined. As for the interior, designers incorporated efficient weight-saving materials in the new Prius, including the optional Panoramic roof made of a lightweight resin that is 40 percent lighter than conventional

glass roofs of similar size. Prius v seats are trimmed in SofTex, a unique material that looks like leather, but weighs about half as much and has more durability. Pricing on the 2012 Prius v Hybrid has not been announced. 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 to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.

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Leading through change BY PAT MORGAN

Are you facing the challenge to lead your organization through change? Is change disrupting workflow and distracting you from reaching your most important goals? Are you searching for answers to get you through a transition? In the fast-paced business environment we live and work in today, it seems almost everyone is dealing with some sort of change nearly all the time. According to well-known author and management consultant Peter Drucker, “change is the norm, and unless an organization sees that its task is to lead change, that organization — whether a business, a university or a hospital — will not survive in the 21st-century.” Change is a constant. Learning how to lead change in ways that minimize disruption and keep the organization on course will set you apart as a change leader. Research has shown that the most difficult part of change is dealing with the fear and anxiety it inevitably creates. Managing change is central to effective leadership. Rather than allow fear and angst to take control, why not pro-actively manage change? People need an anchor to keep them steady during times of change and uncertainty. They naturally look to their leaders to help them make sense of change and understand how to handle it. Leading through change can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be a struggle. Here are three tips to help you “lead through change” and guide your organization successfully through transition.

• DEVELOP A CHANGE MANAGEMENT PLAN — Where do you see yourself once the change has become a reality? Get clear on your desired outcome and what you need to make it happen. Develop a plan to use as your roadmap and guide. Ask yourself: Do I have a clearly defined plan? • COMMUNICATION IS KEY — Keep the lines of communication open. Communicate often to keep employees up to date on changes that are occurring. Provide forums, such as “all hands” meetings or a suggestion box, where employees may ask questions and voice their concerns. Ask yourself: How will I communicate the change to our team? • PROMOTE TEAMWORK — Creative a positive environment that encourages teamwork and facilitates problem solving. Unite the team around a shared vision for the future and involve people in the process. Ask yourself: What can I do today to promote teamwork? Pat Morgan is a professional coach and works with busy professionals to become more profitable and productive by capitalizing on their strengths and taking focused action to create powerful change. For more information, or send email to <PatMorgan@SmoothSailingSuccess.com >, call 305-458-2849 or go to <www.SmoothSailingSuccess.com>.

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The Alliance for Aging, Inc. Announces the 5th Annual Positive Living Awards BY SUSAN HOLTZMAN The Alliance for Aging, Inc. is currently accepting nominations for the 5th Annual Positive Living Awards. With nearly 500,000 people age 60 or older, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties are national examples of America’s future. Older Americans make tremendous differences in the quality of life in South Florida by “giving back” to their communities. Chaired by Rene Cibran, Long Term Care Planning Specialist, and Jerry Santeiro, Executive Director of the Guardianship Program of Dade County, Inc., the Positive Living Awards is a nationally recognized event that honors individuals in thirteen distinct areas – Animal/Wildlife, Arts and Music, Corporate Service, Education/Mentoring, Environmental Protection, Faith/Interfaith, Health Care, Inter-Generational, Legal, Philanthropy, Positive Living, Public Service and Sports and Entertainment. “This is a wonderful celebration that recognizes South Florida’s senior community and their commitment to the Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties,” said Cibran.

September. The Positive Living Awards will be presented at a special dinner event on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Jungle Island. Sponsors include AvMed, Florida Power & Light, Sabadell United Bank and the Guardianship Program of Dade County, Inc., as well as Community Newspapers as the official media sponsor. The Alliance for Aging, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization committed to improving the lives of older people by funding more than $60 million annually to local agencies. Through a network of providers, a wide range of services are provided to elders including meals, transportation, in-home services such as homemaking and personal care and services to caregivers. Answering more than 25,000 calls annually, the Alliance’s Aging Resource Center provides accurate information and referral services to elders and their families. For more Information about nominat2010 Positive Living Awards Winners. Back Row (left to right): Allan Kolsky, Sang Y. Whang, Cecilia Hunt, Robert Gintel, Dr. Freeman Wyche, Owen S. Freed. Front Row (left to right): Marian Cline Krutulis, Irving R. ing a deserving individual or to obtain a nomination form, please call Susan Eyster, Dr. Carol Hoffman-Guzman, Barbara Erickson, Belkis Frangente Holtzman at (305) 274-4772 or visit the for Aging website at Nominations are being accepted by a panel of distinguished community lead- Alliance through August 22, 2011 and will be judged ers. Winners will be announced in www.allianceforaging.org.

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Women outlive men by more than 5 years BY BRODES H. HARTLEY, JR.

President/CEO, Community Health of South Florida June was Men’s Health Month in America. The purpose was to increase awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys, and to encourage them to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. At Community Health of South Florida (CHI), we see the pattern common across the country — men are slow to seek the advice and help available to them in today’s health care system. It creates problems at an early age and the trend accelerates as men near retirement. The pattern is a kind of silent crisis that results from poor education and awareness, from the “tough it out” culture at home and at work, and from the violence and addiction that surround many men. That lack of prevention puts an extra burden on the health care system. On average, men’s health and well being are deteriorating steadily. Mortality figures contain dramatic proof. In 1920, the life expectancy of men and women was roughly the same. In the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, the life expectancy for men consistently dropped compared to women. Women were outliving men by more than five years. Over the last 30 years, the numbers are the same in every age category. At CHI, our experience confirms a widely accepted conclusion among doctors — it’s not just a man’s issue. It’s a family issue, because of its impact on wives, mothers, daughters and sisters. The U.S. Administration on Aging has other data that portray the effects of men’s poor health when compared to women. Older women are three times more likely to

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More than one way to cut Medicare and Medicaid fraud R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY I am, I confess, a senior citizen. I’m on Medicare. I would hate to see my benefits reduced. I would hate to have a co-pay on my high blood pressure medication. But, I also know that America can’t go broke making sure I don’t have to pay a $20 co-pay for my meds. We have talked before about fraud in the payment of Medicare and Medicaid benefits to bandits that are stealing billions every year with fraudulent claims. We have talked about seniors who “rent” out their Social Security numbers to doctors and drugstores that use them to steal billions from the government. We have read about medical service providers stealing seniors’ Social Security numbers to file fraudulent claims. Congress, in its effort to accommodate physicians, pharmacies and equipment suppliers, requires that claim payments be disbursed in 15 to 30 days to encourage those assisting seniors to continue and not with-

draw from medically supporting the elderly. The result is thousands of medical supply companies and pharmacies sprung up submitting illegal claims knowing that they will be paid and then checked to determine that the claims are legit. Unfortunately, by the time the government gets around to checking the validity of the claim, the illegals have pocketed the money, closed up shop, moved across the street and opened up a new fraudulent medical supply company or pharmacy. Good news. The Miami Herald headline read, “New tech to help fraud fight.” Finally, after watching banks and credit card companies use screening technology to detect patterns of fraud, Washington has decided to join in the hunt for Medicare and Medicaid deceit. The example cited in the article describes a “local” medical equipment supply company in Los Angeles having lots of clients in San Francisco more than 100 miles away. For sure, no one in Jacksonville will rent a wheelchair from a company in Miami when there must be hundreds of rental companies between the two cities. Unfortunately, VISA, MasterCard, the banks, etc. have been using such screening techniques for more than 40 years. Here is a simple suggestion, Medicare and

VIEWPOINT Medicaid administrators. Take the time to investigate a sampling of claims, say 20 percent of filings. Pay an extra 10 percent to all suppliers so audited as compensation for waiting. Eliminate 50 percent of the fraud by checking before paying and you will have accomplished your goals: rooting out a big segment of the fraud, saving billions in unwarranted claim payments and compensating the audited suppliers for waiting. Want a simple way to stop seniors on Medicare and Medicaid from “renting” out their Social Security numbers? First time you catch seniors pocketing money from renting out their number cut off their benefits for 180 days. Catch them the second time and they lose their benefits for life. First, make sure seniors are aware of the penalties for renting out their Social Security numbers. Second, make sure that they rented out their numbers and not stolen by their MD or medical supplier. Every day we read about “waste” in Washington. We must accept the fact that there always will be some degree of waste.

But, the number of lost dollars due to fraud and waste is staggering. The same edition of the Herald that carried the article about Medicare printed an article telling the story of billions of dollars in faulty aid given to Afghanistan. Bad enough that billions and billions of taxpayer dollars are wasted, but the article goes on to tell that the people of Afghanistan surely will fall into a major depression once we pull out of their country and stop sending them billions that have been ending up in the wrong hands or currently are providing technology that Afghans will not be able to maintain after NATO forces leave. If we only were able to eliminate the bulk of waste on federal, state and municipal levels we would go a long way in eliminating the deficit. And, you and I, the taxpayers, would feel much better about paying our taxes. We appreciate your opinions on this column whether in agreement or disagreement. Please send your comments to (fax number) 305-662-6980 or email to <letters@communitynewspapers.com>. The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of this newspaper, its editors or publisher.

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Developing healthy ways to manage stress BY PAUL MERKER Certified Addiction Therapist A few weeks ago, my son was driving home from college and hit a deer on the Florida Turnpike. By some miracle, he was not injured, but the car was severely damaged. A s I received the emergency call from my son and the Florida Highway Patrol, I thought, “This is awful!” It could not have happened at a worse time or place. He was near Fort Drum, hundreds of miles from home. It was 9:30 at night and at the exact moment that I received his call I was standing on a stage in the middle of a speech, addressing a large group of people. I quickly ended my speech probably to the benefit and delight of the group I was addressing. Many times, people create major stress by “catastrophizing” events and “what-ifing.” The accident was certainly a hassle, but not a catastrophe. All the what-ifs did not change the fact that he was not hurt or killed. The car can be repaired, although I can’t say the same for the deer. How a person copes with stress – by reaching for a beer or cigarette or by heading for the gym — plays an important role on the impact stress will have on our bodies. Stressful events can profoundly influence the abuse of alcohol or other drugs by some people. Stress is a major contributor to the initiation and continuation of alcohol or other drug abuse. Individuals must recognize major stress that can be caused by the death of a loved one, divorce, injury or financial problems. These can be life-altering situations compared to life’s daily hassles. However, even daily hassles, such as, long drives to work, arguments at home or crowded living situations can cause stress if the situations occur over lengthy periods.

MENTAL HEALTH Some signs of being under stress include headaches, change in appetite, difficulty falling to sleep and anger over minor situations. Other signs of being burdened by stress may involve irritability, anxiousness, tearfulness, being prone to accidents and using drugs or alcohol. There are many strategies for coping with stress. Most important is to talk to someone about the stress you are experiencing. Seek out people that are supportive including, (but not always) friends, family members, support groups, professional counselors and members of your religious or spiritual group. Take a break, schedule meaningful and enjoyable activities, leaving time for quiet time, meditation, sleep, exercising and eating well, while avoiding drugs or alcohol. Other coping strategies such as listening to music, participating in a hobby and avoiding being too hard on yourself can help manage stress effectively. Live a balanced life. If you are always on the go, constantly working and never taking time for yourself, you will end up stressed out and overwhelmed. Living a physically, spiritually and emotionally balanced life perpetuates peace, joy and health. Take time to relax and rejuvenate yourself. Develop healthy ways to manage stress and avoid turning to alcohol or other substances to escape stressful realities of the day. Paul Merker is a Certified Addiction Therapist and has a private counseling practice. He may be contacted by calling 305-498-0704 or via email at <merkerpaul1@aol.com>. For more information go to <www.paulmerker.com>.

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THE GRANDE CONDO, 9021 SW 94 Street.... near Baptist Unit 702, 2/2 over 1,145 sf, granite, split bedroom, tile floors, low maintenance.........SALE PRICE.....$208,000.

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Executive Pinecrest RENTAL…................................. 11149 SW 78 Ave…..Avail in July! 4bdrm +off/maids, 3bths, 2car gar, pool/patio,high ceilings, quality finishes, quiet street, over 4,300sf…....................….Offered at $6,200/mo.

Represented BUYER, Listed by: JoAnn Forster, EWM 11100 Snapper Creek Road, Coral Gables Waterfront home w/5Bdrms, 4.5Baths, over 5,700SF on 1.2Acres in Gated Snapper Creek Lakes…. $2,350,000

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