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September 1 - 7, 2010

Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center welcomes New Year 5771 and celebrates 20th Anniversary

BY BARI AUERBACH

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s Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center prepares to welcome New Year 5771, the community is also looking forward to special events celebrating the synagogue’s milestone 20th anniversary featuring a gala dinner honoring ATJC’s Chairman of the Board William W. Landa and President Larry Herrup as well as past presidents and chairs of the Synagogue and Tauber Academy.

This year’s High Holy Days edition of ATJC’s “News & Views” is filled with enriching events that will be shared by the vibrant ATJC family including spiritual leader Rabbi Jonathan Berkun, his wife Rabbi Lauren Berkun, Cantor David Muchnick, Executive Vice President Dr. Amir Baron, board members and congregants appreciating the greatest combination of spirituality, social and community spirit.

MESSAGE FROM RABBI JONATHAN BERKUN: “As Rosh Hashanah approaches, there is a feeling of electricity in the air. Everyone is eagerly anticipating the

Tauber Academy Director Cindy Behar (last row) is surrounded by her students eager to learn in their new science lab.

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sound of the shofar (ram’s horn) and the wake-up call it inspires, namely that it is time to lead better, more purposeful and more meaningful lives. I am looking forward to ushering in this season of new beginnings together.”

Cantor David Muchnick and Rabbi Jonathan Berkun

MESSAGE FROM LAURENCE A. HERRUP, PRESIDENT: “Our special emphasis for the New Year is celebrating our 20th anniversary at this great address. I know our gala on Jan. 15, 2011 will be our best celebration ever thanks to chairs Margo Absher, Carol Soffer and Carole Landa; and co-chairs Victor and Celia Cynamon, Becky Herrup, Comm. Billy Joel and Sandra Joel, Richard and Rose Rubin, and Dr. Paul and Jodi Tartell.”

MESSAGE FROM DR. AMIR BARON, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT: “In conjunction with our anniversary festivities, ATJC will be publishing a Commemorative Book and professional film that will reflect our major accomplishments in the last 20 years including inspiring programs and illustrious guest speakers such as President Bill Clinton, Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel President Shimon Peres, Professor Alan Dershowitz, U.S. Senators and many other

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Around Town in Aventura Dr. David Muransky and his ‘Poker Pals’ raise funds for Women’s Venture Fund Chiropractic physician Dr. David Muransky, Aventura Chiropractic Care Center, wears a number of different hats… physician, Rotarian, tennis player, philanthropist and poker buff…but perhaps his proudest hat was worn last week as he combined his traditional poker games for charity with his love and respect for his daughter, Raina Muransky, a business executive in New York who has devoted herself to raising funds and awareness for the Women’s Venture Fund, an organization that finances and provides support services to women entrepreneurs.

Over 20 poker players came together at Granny Feelgoods in Aventura’s Promenade Shops to take advantage of poker lessons from professional dealers, enjoy playing in the mixed men and women’s tournaments while enjoying drinks and snacks. First, second and third place winners won prizes donated by Massage Envy, Pilar, Granny Feelgood’s, Accents, Winn-Dixie, Brio, Olympia Gym and Planet Beach.

Donations of $50 as well as the sale of raffle tickets helped ensure a $1,500 donation to the Women’s Venture Fund.

Barry Mankes, International Association of Jewish Public Safety Employees with wife Cecile

Dr, Muransky’s Poker Pals get ready for their poker lesson

Russell Gutstein of The Green Experts enjoys a massage by Massage Therapist Tatiana

For information on future poker games, contact Dr. Muransky at 305-937-3700.

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Denny Milch with Luis Yepez, Turnberry Bank Madelyn Fradkin, Mobile Assistant Direct; Dr. David Muransky; Raina Muransky

Peter Fishel, CPA enjoys a massage

Clockwise from left: Ben Rakusin, Ingrid Fils, Raina Muransky, Heddy Muranksy and Dr. Harvey Rosa

Lori Fein, Prudential Florida Realty promotes Aventura Marketing Council’s upcoming Poker Tourney benefiting Sunshine Kids

Dr. David Muransky presents $1,500 check to daughter Raina Muransky for Women’s Venture Fund

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Wandering & Pondering A blackhole in a lifetime

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Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center welcomes New Year 5771 and celebrates 20th Anniversary Continued from page 1 –––––– renowned dignitaries. Congratulatory messages from world leaders in Israel and the United States have been arriving at the synagogue, complimenting its leadership for their vision to build a synagogue and school, which will assure Jewish continuity.

GREAT TAUBER ACADEMY NEWS Under the leadership of Director Cindy Behar, the Tauber Academy is celebrating its new status as the only Jewish Day School in South Florida with Early Childhood accreditation from both the Association of Independent Schools of Florida and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Another great addition to the curriculum is a new Early Childhood Media Center designed to help students “discover the world and themselves.”

NEWSWORTHY EVENTS Sept. 3, Friday Night Live services coinciding with an open house event including Shabbat dinner and synagogue tours.

Sept. 4, ATJC ushers in the High Holy Days with a Slichot movie showing, Ushpezien, and dessert reception at 9 p.m. followed by ATJC Professional Choir service at 11 p.m.

Sept. 8, Erev Rosh Hashana services begin at 7 p.m., resuming Sept. 9, 8 a.m.-noon with family services at 10 a.m.

Sept. 10, 8 a.m. Tashlich; Friday Night Live services, 5 p.m. at the Waterways Marina.

Sept. 17, 6:45 p.m. Kol Nidre services.

Sept. 18, Yom Kippur services 9 a.m2:30 p.m. with family services 10 a.m.11:30 a.m. and Nehila 6 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

S e p t . 19 , 9 a.m.: Extreme Sukkah Makeover for children and families.

Sept. 24, Friday Night Live services, followed by Supper in the Sukkah at 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 28, the ATJC Brotherhood and Ya Ya Sisterhood host “Sushi and Sake in the Sukkah.”

Sept. 30, Shmini Atzeret and Yizkor services, 8:30 and 10 a.m., respectively; Simchat Torah celebration, 6:30 p.m.

For information, phone: 305-937-1880, or visit atjc.org

ATJC Chairman of the Board Bill Landa and wife Gala Co-Chair Carole Landa with President Bill Clinton Professor Alan Dershowitz with ATJC President Larry Herrup

Israeli President Shimon Peres with ATJC Executive Vice President Dr. Amir Baron

Gala Co-Chair Margo Absher with President Bill Clinton

Vice President Joe Biden with Gala Co-Chair Carol Soffer

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Bill Landa

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Scan yourself everyday for tension

Patricia C.Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING Tension in the physical world is the pressure produced by forces that are pulling apart. It is a tightness. When something is tight it is taut, stretched, rigid and stiff.

Tension in the psychological world is a strained state of being. It is the distress caused by the unconscious repression of emotions. Emotions are repressed when they are painful or disturbing. The most common repressed emotions are anxiety, fear, anger, resentment, and inferiority.

These emotions are automatically repressed because the individual does not wish to feel them. It is not a conscious decision.

Children learn to repress certain emotions because of the consequences of expressing them. This carries over into adulthood. No one wants others to know they have these feelings so they repress them. Some emotions are so threatening that they are buried deep in the subconscious and cannot be

brought to consciousness. Most adults, however, seem capable of engaging in psychological discovery. Most adults have the courage and the fortitude to allow their emotions to surface so that they can deal with them on a conscious level.

Several things can be responsible for tension. Individual personality traits like perfectionism, the need to excel and succeed creates hidden stress, as does being too conscientious and too critical of yourself. External and internal life stressors can also produce tension.

Often people are unaware of the tension in their bodies. It is a good idea to scan your body frequently throughout the day to locate the tension in your system. When you become aware of it you can do something to reduce it or to eliminate it. It is not enough to just relax that area; you need to identify the underlying emotion that is the real cause of the tension. Acknowledging the source will allow you to face, accept and dismiss the emotion. If you no longer need to repress it you will automatically release the tension it causes in your body and in your life.

Patricia Frank is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She can be reached at 305-788-4864, 212 308-0309.

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Aventura Mall to host evening of events, promotions for Fashion’s Night Out, Friday Sept. 10 Last year’s global sensation, Fashion’s Night Out (FNO), is back and coming to Aventura Mall. Launched last year in New York City, FNO is a celebration of fashion and shopping through exciting in-store events and promotions.

On Friday, September 10, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., join Aventura Mall and more than 50 exciting retailers such as Bloomingdale’s, Guess, Nordstrom, Anthropologie, AX Armani Exchange, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Boss Hugo Boss, Herve Leger, J.Crew, Michael Kors and Tommy Hilfiger for a night of fashion fun. FNO will include informal modeling, cocktail receptions, trunk shows, fashions preview, gifts with purchase, styling sessions, shopping incentives, contests and more.

One of the evening’s highlights will be a fashion show in Center Court featuring

two of Aventura Mall’s newest and hottest retailers, William Rast, the New America denim culture brand, founded by Trace Ayala and Justin Timberlake, and progres-

Aventura Hospital ‘Summer Circle of Caring’ Members of Aventura Hospital’s “Aventura Circle” donate more than 100 bags of clothing towards Safe Space

The staff at Aventura Hospital proudly continued their hospital-wide efforts to give back to the community during a special “Summer of Caring”. In June, the Aventura Circle (Community-Involvement-RequiresConcerned-Loving-Employees), generously donated more than 100 bags of clothing towards Safe Space. This organization, also known as the Miami-Dade County Advocates for Victims Program, aids women and children who are victims of abuse.

The Aventura Circle’s charitable initiatives have continued throughout the summer months, with a food drive in July for Stop Hunger, Inc., an organization that has been feeding the homeless families and children of Miami-Dade County for more than 29 years, and a drive in August to donate school

supplies to Kids In Distress, a communitysupported agency providing services for the prevention and treatment of child abuse in South Florida.

“The caring staff members at Aventura Hospital are dedicated not just to improving the lives of our patients but also to improving our community,” said hospital CEO Heather Rohan. “The Aventura Circle was established as a way for us to give back to our community.”

“We are immensely grateful to the staff at Aventura Hospital for helping us take a stand against domestic violence,” said Cassandra Armstrong, Social Worker for Safe Space.

For information, call Aventura Hospital, 305-682-7000 or visit AventuraHospital.com

sive fashion and sportswear brand J. Lindeberg. A dozen models will hit the runway in the latest men’s and women’s fall fashions. The J. Lindeberg show will begin at 7 p.m. and William Rast at 8 p.m.

While enjoying a great night of shopping, visit the Concierge Center for an exclusive gift from Aventura Mall. FNO shoppers will receive the Official Aventura Mall shopping bag with a $10 Aventura Mall gift card, certificates for free valet parking and a complimentary glass of champagne at The Grill on the Alley, Grand Lux Cafe or Ocean Prime (limited to the first 300 customers who present $100 or more in same-day receipts).

Visit aventuramall.com/fashions-nightout or call the Concierge Center at 305-9351110 to learn more about Aventura Mall’s premier Fashion’s Night Out options.

JCS’s Milk & Honey Campaign: A new beginning for a new year Jewish Community Services of South Florida, the largest non-profit Jewish social service agency in South Florida, will be dispatching hundreds of volunteers to deliver free kosher food baskets to over 400 seniors and others in need on Sunday, September 12th. The annual Milk & Honey Mitzvah Morning is designed to help recipients celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year which begins on September 9th.

“Our family looks forward to this event all year long,” said Photographed during the 2009 Milk & Honey Food Distribution Suzanne Meltzer, Miami Beach Campaign (l-r) Abe Rudman, JCS Board member, with wife Sharon and co-chair of the Milk & Honey son Brett, Lillian Berg, and State Representative Richard Steinberg.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– campaign. “Our volunteers don’t just deliver food to the elderly but kind- their homes through Meals on Wheels, in ness, conversation and concern – it’s a mitz- addition to over 500 supplemental food packvah that nourishes the body and the soul of ages given to adults and children by the JCS Kosher Food Bank. Every year, JCS assists the people we visit.”

The annual event is strongly supported by a more than 35,000 clients of all races, reliwide section of community leaders, including gions and ethnicities in Miami-Dade County co-chairs Silvia and Luis Cattan, Teri and though a vast network of senior, mental Dick Golden, Helena Nath and Daniel health and vocational support services.

Volunteers will meet at the Greater Miami Leghziel, Suzanne and Brad Meltzer, Michele Jewish Federation at 4200 Biscayne Blvd. and Mark Stein, and Rita Steinfeld-Regev.

The Milk & Honey Campaign is dedicated starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, September 12th.

For information on how you can make a to raising funds to support JCS’ nutrition programs and to provide special holiday food to difference at the Milk & Honey Event by parthose less fortunate in our community. JCS ticipating or by making a donation, contact annually provides nearly 275,000 meals to Marian Mendelsohn at 305-403-6539 or seniors at six congregate meals sites or in mmendelsohn@jcsfl.org or visit jcsfl.org

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‘Ma! Ma! where’s my pa?’ ‘Gone to the White House, ha! ha! ha!’

Bob Diamond HISTORICALLY YOURS The presidential election of 1884 is regarded as one of the dirtiest in American history. It pitted New York Democratic Governor Grover Cleveland, a corruption reformer, against Republican Senator James G. Blaine. The presidential campaign turned on the morality of the candidates. The Democrats assailed Blaine charging that he had wrongfully profited while in Congress from railroad-road interests, stating, “Blaine! Blaine! James G. Blaine!

Continental liar from the State of Maine!” Two weeks after Cleveland won the Democratic Party’s nomination, the Republicans found a chink in “Cleveland’s moral armor.” Maria Halpin, a 35 year old widow, made the headlines by declaring that Cleveland, a bachelor, was the father of her illegitimate ten year old son, Oscar Folsom Cleveland. Republican media had a field day alleging Cleveland’s bachelor quarters were a “harem,” where he brought unsuspecting women and prostitutes.

They also subsidized massive distribution of a

song mocking Cleveland entitled: “Ma! Ma! Where’s My Pa?” Cleveland’s panicked campaign staff wired him for instructions. Remarkably, Cleveland wired back, “Above all, tell the truth.” Cleveland admitted that “as a bachelor he, and some friends, had kept company with Maria.” In acknowledging paternity, Cleveland stated, “The boy could be mine.” Privately, Cleveland reasoned that since he was a bachelor and all of his other friends were married, including Oscar Folsom (his law partner and father of Cleveland’s future wife) it would be least damaging for him to admit paternity. In naming the child Oscar Folsom Cleveland, Maria was apparently not sure herself whether the child’s father was Folsom or Cleveland. Cleveland’s remarkably candid admission “caught the fancy of the electorate and helped defuse the issue.”

The final blow to Blain’s campaign came when a Republican spokesman referred to the Democrats as “the party of Rum, Romanism and Rebellion.” Blaine did not object to the description. “Irish Catholics, deeply offended by the religious slur, turned out in record numbers to help defeat Blaine.” The Democrats also had the last laugh. After their victory, they responded to the Republican-backed song, “Ma, Ma, where’s my Pa? with “Gone to the White House, Ha, Ha, Ha!”

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BNY Mellon Wealth Management Greenspoon Marder Attorney Laz adds Miami Senior Sales Director Mur can help protect your assets Michael S. Yavner joins as vice president boosting the firm’s national expansion BNY Mellon Wealth Management has hired Michael Yavner as vice president and senior director for its Miami office. The company has steadily and strategically added to its sales force over the past year.

“We continue to reinvest in our business, adding professional talent to serve and anticipate the needs of our clients,” said Craig Sutherland, president of BNY Mellon Wealth Management’s southern U.S. region. “Michael is representative of the deep talent and experience we have assembled at BNY Mellon to both represent our firm and serve the interests of our clients.

Our focus on experience, knowledge and talent has resulted in a 97 percent high client satisfaction rating across our entire client base over the past several years.”

Yavner has nearly 15 years of investment management experience as well as professional expertise in financial, estate and retirement, and charitable planning.

He joins BNY Mellon from Northern Trust, N.A., where he was responsible for overall wealth management strategy, including new business and relationship development, in the Miami and Aventura markets. Prior to that he was a financial advisor and retirement plan consultant for UBS Paine Webber.

Yavner earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Florida in Gainesville. Active in his community, he is vice chairman of The Victory School Board of Directors, which helps children with autism and their families and the recent past chairman of the Aventura Young Professionals group for the Aventura Marketing Council. Yavner is a member of the boards of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and Mount Sinai Founders, and also volunteers for the Anti-Defamation League and the Reach for the Stars Foundation, helping individuals with cystic fibrosis. He and his wife of nine years reside in Aventura, along with their two children.

BNY Mellon Wealth Management is among the nation’s leading wealth managers, with more than two centuries of experience in providing investment manage-

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ment, wealth and estate planning, and private banking services to financially successful individuals and families, their family offices and business enterprises, charitable gift programs, and endowments and foundations. It is among the top 10 U.S. wealth managers with about $150 billion in private client assets and an extensive network of offices in the U.S. and internationally.

BNY Mellon is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operating in 36 countries and serving more than 100 markets. BNY Mellon is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, providing superior asset management and wealth management, asset servicing, issuer services, clearing services and treasury services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has $21.8 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $1.0 trillion in assets under management, services $11.6 trillion in outstanding debt and processes global payments averaging $1.5 trillion per day. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation.

To reach Michael Yavner, call 305-8102946 or visit bnymellon.com

BY LYNN CARROLL

In today’s economy, protecting your assets from rapacious creditors and exorbitant estate taxes is a tricky business.

“A basic estate plan is not enough to protect your assets from the reach of creditors,” says Laz Mur, a taxation and business attorney at Greenspoon Marder.

For example, Mur says, imagine that Mr. Gonzalez has worked all his life to build a profitable company now valued at more than $50 million – but due to the economy, the bank has reduced the company credit line and is requiring personal guarantees for all future funding. Sales have taken a downturn.

“If Gonzalez dies in 2011,” he says, “estate taxes are likely to take as much as 50 percent of his estate, and the rest may go to the creditors.”

Frequently touted solution such as irrevocable trusts, family limited partnerships and offshore trusts will not eliminate Gonzalez’s estate tax exposure or significantly protect his assets, Mur says – but a section 678 trust will.

“Once a section 678 trust is established” he says, “Gonzalez can sell his stock in his company to the trust at a discounted value, and income tax free. In exchange, he would receive a private annuity from the trust that would be beyond the reach of creditors.

“If he were to die, none of the value of the stock he sold to the trust would be included in his estate. Moreover, the private annuity is deemed to die with him, so there would be zero estate-tax exposure.”

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A section 678 trust might also be a solution for high net worth individuals with holdings in a single member Limited Liability Company (LLC), Mur says.

“The Supreme Court’s recent ruling indicates that a creditor can now take from you your interest in the LLC and any asset holdings inside the LLC,” he says.

“Anyone who finds themselves in such a position may want to consider restructuring their estate plan to include a different type of structure that would achieve some level of asset protection, and even reduce their estate tax exposure.”

Contact Laz Mur at Greenspoon Marder 561-531-1005 or laz.mur@gmlaw.com to find out more about protecting your assets.

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Biscayne Foundation’s Vision of Art summer graduation held

BY LYNN CARROLL Recent graduation ceremonies were held at The Biscayne Institutes of Health & Living for students who took part this summer in “A Vision of Art” intensive pediatric camp.

The program was funded with a grant from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, with additional support from The Children’s Trust and the Biscayne Foundation, and got an additional assist in the form of food donations from Whole Foods.

Camp activities include learning and implementing basic visual arts techniques, says Dr. Marie A. DiCowden, a nationally known healthcare psychologist and Chairperson of the Biscayne Foundation. The Biscayne Foundation and The Biscayne Institutes of Health & Living are affiliated with the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.

“Specifically,” she says, “participants engage in hands-on expressive art activities and education to create individual artwork within the visual arts disciplines of drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting and photography.”

Participants are people with disabilities between the ages of 6-22, Dr. DiCowden says.

“They learn about famous artists and artwork,” she says. “In addition, they get a therapeutic program that assists them in learning how to use visual arts as a means to cope with their disabilities, both physically and emotionally.”

She says participants in the camp get a full week of daily project activities for six weeks.

The “A Vision of Art” camp is conducted by Elaine Defiabaugh, a professional artist known in the area for the use of arts as a means for helping individuals with medical problems. Also assisting was Karen Rutman, a community artist, art history teacher and social worker.

Dr. DiCowden and psychologist Dr. Teri DeGrand provide program oversight of therapeutic components of the summer program.

Asst. Program Coordinator Rachel Freed; Alex Stewart; Rechelle Serphy; Program Coordinator Dr. Teri DeGrand; Quanella Slayden; Ricky Rodriguez

For information on Biscayne Foundation, Biscayne Academy or Biscayne Institutes, call 305-932-8994 or visit BiscayneInstitutes.org

Beth Torah opens doors to new school initiative

BY LYNN CARROLL

A new initiative combining religious education at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus and Temple Sinai of North Dade

Gabriela Raskovsky

is designed to help fill demand for a religious school experience for the Jewish community of Aventura.

The many options available to youth today that did not exist previously, says Beth Torah President Brian Kettler, inspired the program.

“With Facebook and other social networking sites on the Internet,” he says,” they have the ability to interact without even leaving their rooms. If we want to see kids enjoy the experience of being part of a religious school, we need to think a bit out of the box.”

Kettler says when he attended religious school in the 1960s, “It was a very rote program. There was not a lot of enthusiasm for it. We want our children to feel more excited about the school program.”

The new program uses as a model the successful Thursday Night School, combining an hour of education with two or three hours of socialization, the two temples conducted a few years ago.

“Dr. Chaim Botwinick, director of CAJE the Center for Advancement of Jewish Education in Miami, said he is

writing an article supporting this new endeavor in our community,” Kettler says. “They are excited about what we are doing.”

Beth Torah’s Scheck Family Religious School typically has about 140 kids enrolled, from pre-schoolers up to age 15 or 16. “For the older ones, socialization is very important,” Kettler says. “By doubling the number of kids participating in the Judaic part of our religious school, we guarantee they can enjoy at a higher level, while showing that Reform and Conservative can co-exist. And the kids will bring the parents together.”

“We’re calling it a community-based, Jewish Religious School. It’s all about developing continuity backwards from children to parents.”

Leading the effort are Beth Torah Cantor Luis Cattan and Gabriela Raskovsky, Hebrew and Judaic Studies principal for Temple Sinai and Sinai Academy. Enrollment is ongoing.

For more information, call 305-9322829 or visit btbrc.org

Cantor Luis Cattan

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Mardi Gras Casino hosts ‘It’s Always a Party’ networker

BY BARI AUERBACH Aventura Young Professionals were the biggest winners when Mardi Gras Casino in Hallandale Beach recently hosted a networking luncheon giving 45-and-under Aventura Marketing Council members the chance to “hit the jackpot” for building business while discovering “heart pounding slots, historic greyhound racing and the best poker room in the state.”

On behalf of AYP Chair Jeff Levinson of Sabadell United Bank, Eric Beck of IT Doctors helped greet a great turnout of lucky AYP members to Mardi Gras Casino’s French Quarter Restaurant and Bar - the third floor signature restaurant overlooking the manicured racetrack and entire Gold Coast skyline.

Director of Community Relations and Group Sales Marcia Slow-Sandler along with Director of Marketing Jaci Marx extended a warm welcome, encouraging everyone to register for the Mardi Gras Casino Florida Players Club offering exclusive free rewards, free dining, VIP invitations to parties and events plus much more.

While enjoying a superb French Quarter lunch, leaders from Marksman Security, Wells Fargo Advisors, Melnick, Lilienfeld & Castonguay, CPA’s, KioCASH and Northern Trust made plans to come back soon for daily Happy Hour and dinner specials on favorite entrees ranging from sumptuous crab cakes to succulent steak.

There are also daily specials from $6.95 for signature appetizer platters on Sunday and all-you-can-eat prime rib or fish and chips every Friday.

Sports fans from Williams Island POA, ImageSound America, Welcome & Bienvenidos Magazine and Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach were also happy to hear

Stephanie Rizzo and Jamie Valdivia, National Multiple Sclerosis Society flank Jenny Sosa, Optimal Therapy Care and Dante Valdivieso, Elite Care at Home

Marcia Slow-Sandler, Jay Hasan, Sallyanne Kelly, Mardi Gras Casino; DeAnne Graham, Welcome / Bienvenidos Visitors Magazine –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

the Dawg House Sports Bar is now open boasting dozens of large, flat screen TVs playing top sporting events.

Key players from Nature’s Best, Fabian Realty, BB&T, TruMedical, Costco and ASAP Services were especially impressed to see Mardi Gras Casino lives up to the claim to fame: “We’ve got the hottest slots in Florida!” featuring the widest variety of thrilling slot machines in all denominations (over 1,100 Vegas-style slots have been added to the totally renovated first floor); virtual black jack; the biggest progressive penny slot room in the state; and a $20 High Roller Room complete with a VIP lounge.

Friends from BKR Media, Allstate, the office of Dr. Frederick Knoll & Dr. Judith Gartner and Fishman Dispute Resolutions agreed they played their cards right by coming to the Mardi Gras Casino event when they laid eyes on “The Big Easy Poker Room” – heralded as the best poker room in South Florida, where you can experience the thrill of 30 action-packed poker tables featuring favorite poker games and limits.

Winning the race to exchange business

Jerry Slansky, Wells Fargo Advisors; Michael Leitman, KioCASH; Scott Shear and Glenn Sabath, Wells Fargo Advisors

Maiko Del Bel, IT Doctors; Eric Feldman, EBF Photo & Video; Eric Beck and Steve Goitia, IT Doctors

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cards, colleagues from Goldstein Schechter Koch, Elite Care at Home and Prudential Florida Realty also learned Mardi Gras Casino is the premiere greyhound racing venue in South Florida with the largest operating dog track grandstand in the world…“the only place to be” for breathtaking live action and simulcast racing.

Proving it really is “always a party” at Mardi Gras Casino, AYP members also looked forward to entertaining events – from Vegas-style showgirls and live entertainment to renowned South Florida DJs. Party planners from Total Bank, Memorial Regional, Bill Hansen Catering, Angelica Montealegre CPA and attorney Mark J. Lynn also noted Mardi Gras Casino is the “perfect venue” for meetings, parties, fundraisers, banquets and all sorts of catered events in an atmosphere of excitement ensuring that just like the AYP networking luncheon, every special occasion for business or pleasure will be “an affair to remember.”

For more information about Mardi Gras Casino, phone: 954-924-3200 or visit playmardigras.com. To learn more about Aventura Young Professionals, phone: 305-932-5334.

(PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW GOLDSTEIN)

Loretta Hardial, Denise Nova and Chef Prakash Alagarsamy, Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach

Alex Martinez, Christina Hernandez, Jenny Erazo and Michelle Desjardins, Allstate Insurance – Desjardins Agency

Marco Torres, BKR Media; Karla Aumack, Ofc. of Dr. Frederick Knoll, DDS; Paul Haller, Northern Trust; Joanna Filgueiras, Prudential Florida Realty

Eric Mannis, Nature’s Best; Ben Launerts, Marksman Security; Danielle Bogun, Memorial Healthcare System; Alana Gabriel, Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa Golf Location

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Christine Lee’s customer appreciation

BY MARY LEE

Thank you to all my loyal friends and patrons for both your kind support for my first column last month.

As everyone knows here in South Florida off season is hot… and slow for business. It’s very true especially for restaurants. To show my appreciation to all my friends, I am offering a summer special at $34.00 per person for a complete 3 Course Steak or Lobster dinner through the end of September from Monday thru Friday.

We had many birthday celebrations this past month. Dr Malcolm Dorman celebrated with friends on his special day.

Family and friends gathered to celebrate Eileen Tessler’s 65th birthday. Mort Kalen celebrated twice for his birthday, once with his Wednesday night boys club and second with wife Sylvia and friends. Jason Silverman and wife Tara celebrated his birthday with his parents Marc & Kathy Silverman and in-laws Roy and Karen Merritt.

I wish to welcome Jilda Unruh back to South Florida. Our former hostess at

Christine Lee’s is back in Miami as an Investigative Producer for WFOR TV Channel 4. Good Luck Jilda!

Gulfstream had hosted another spectacular firework display on Friday the 13th for casino guest and restaurant patrons. It was “Let’s turn superstition to celebration” party. Breathtaking fireworks lit up the sky over the racetrack.

I wish to announce the opening of the new Il Migliore Restaurant, located on Miami Gardens Drive, under the new partnership of my former server Craig Silver his chef-partner Brett Redstone and Barry Roth. Good luck on your new venture Craig.

Welcome back Pat and Chuck Asarnow, Shelia and Bob Caplan, and Beth and Michael Morse from their trip to Israel thru Margaret Morse Tours, (Michael’s Mothers Company.) They spent a wonderful two weeks visiting the country.

Until my next article, stay well and drop by to say hello and take advantage of our “Summer Special” Christine Lee’s is located at 901 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. To place an order or to make reservations call us at 954-457-6255.

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Prime Time Champions bring Prime Time Hoops to MAR-JCC The program that led the 2009 National Flag Football Champions to victory last year will also be running the new basketball program at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center located on the Sanford L. Ziff Campus, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach.

Prime Time Sports, who successfully led the Flag Football teams at the MARJCC to a level of unsurpassed brilliance on the field, will take that same verve and aim it toward the basketball program this year, aptly named, Prime Time Hoops.

Prime Time Sports Director, David Fried who’s reputation as a leader and innovator in the under 18 Flag Football arena, is bringing a new coach to head-up the Basketball Division, a man who shares the same drive and love of the sport as Fried. “Huey Futch will bring invaluable experience and expertise to our program

including four years at division 1 Temple University, and two time all-Dade County championships.

Huey was also McDonald’s high school All-American, has made 4 NCAA tournament appearances, was coached by legendary Hall of Famer John Chaney at Temple University, and has four years of European professional basketball experience under his belt.”

Prime Time Hoops Basketball programming at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC will include after school enrichments, children, youth, and adult basketball leagues, minicamps during school vacations, and travel teams. “Our programs teach the skills of sport, teamwork, promote character values, and provide a safe, educational, fun and rewarding experience for all,” adds Fried.

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For more information, call 305-9324200 or visit marjcc.org

Aventura Community Recreation Center offers line-up of Fall sports The Aventura Community Recreation Center is offering back-to-school membership savings for Fall 2010. From now through October 1st, teachers and students will get three additional months free with a three month membership. For everyone else, just mention that you follow the City of Aventura on Twitter and receive the same bonus. All current members who renew their membership will receive four free guest passes. Members enjoy a variety of benefits including: indoor basketball court, a state-of-the-art technical center, individual fitness orientation, fitness room with a waterfront view, free classes such as Yoga, Body Sculpting, Bridge, Mahjongg, and Canasta.

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When’s a pizza not just another pie? It’s when it’s served or delivered to your home by Pizza Fusion.

Pizza Fusion is the first LEED-certified restaurant in Miami-Dade. It’s where the food is organic whenever possible, natural and planet friendly.

LEED is an acronym for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, a national rating from the US Green Building Council.

“The certification is a big deal for us,” says Cesar Conde, the local Pizza Fusion’s managing partner. “It’s our business not only to care about the quality of the food, but also the health of the environment. We offer great alternatives at good prices.”

Conde says Pizza Fusion is all about getting people to stop eating fast foods. The enticing Fusion menu includes appetizers, entrees, soups & salads, sandwiches, and signature and createyour-own pizzas –– and offers vegans a soycheese option.

“We also present foods for people with other kinds of special diets such as gluten-free,” Conde adds. “When it comes to beverages, we serve nothing that contains high-fructose corn syrup, artificial coloring or artificial sweeteners.

“Our veggies are USDA organic and pesticidefree. Three-quarters of our menu is organic.

Many of our beers are locally brewed. We have Monk in the Trunk on tap and carry a Belgianmade, gluten-free beer.”

The Ft. Lauderdale-based chain is the fastest growing in America. And the North Miami Beach franchise was rated “People’s Choice: Best Pizza” by New Times.

“It’s a great time to get to know us,” Conde says. “Try our great lunch special right now. Get a Quarter Fusion Salad, a personal cheese or pepperoni pizza, and a soda for $7.99!”

Pizza Fusion, 14815 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach, Hours are 11 a.m.to10 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to11 p.m.

Friday and Saturday. Call 305-405-6700 or visit pizzafusion.com/northmiamibeach

BATTER UP! Register now for Girls Softball League, ages 7-14. All games and practices will be held at Founders Park. Cost for residents is $110; non-residents $132.

SCORE! Register for the Girls Soccer League, ages 4 – 12. Practice and games for girls six and under will be held at Founders Park. Practice and games for girls 12 and under will be held at Waterways Park. Cost for residents is $170 and registration will begin on Sept. 14; Non–resident registration begins on Sept. 21, cost is $204.

TOUCHDOWN! Register for Youth Flag Football League, ages 5 - 14. All games and practices will be held at Waterways Park. Resident registration is $110; non-resident registration is $132. The Community Recreation Center is located at 3375 NE 188 Street, Aventura, for information, call direct to 305-466-3883.

For sports related items, registration can be done at the Aventura Community Recreation Center, Waterways Park, Founders Park and online at cityofaventura.com.

For more information, call 305-466-8008.

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Dueling headlines: Who is right about our real estate market?

Al Sunshine CBS MONEY WATCH It’s just the latest example of how confused South Florida’s real estate market is getting.

On the very same day, South Florida’s two leading newspapers the Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald featured two very different headlines about the local housing market. The Miami Herald said it’s improving while the Sun Sentinel wrote about how it’s getting worse. So which is it?

Let’s look at the headlines. The Miami Herald wrote, “The local housing market is in the first phase of a recovery.” The Sun Sentinel wrote that the market was “facing ominous new signs of even more properties being dumped at close-out prices.”

Your thoughts on the real estate market might be different depending on which South Florida newspaper you read.

The front pages of both newspapers also focus on South Florida’s inventory of unsold homes. The Miami Herald found a “recent uptick in number of homes for sale.” But the Sun Sentinel wrote that, “The number of homes for sale takes a dip.”

I showed long-time Realtor Oliver Ruiz both newspapers. He told me, “I think there are fewer homes on the market now and prices are beginning to stabilize.”

I asked whether that would be good or bad for the market?

He answered, “That’s good for the market.”

So who got it right?

According to Ruiz, the Sun Sentinel got it right. The number of homes for sale is important because it’s a critical indicator as

to whether our real estate market is getting better or getting worse. The latest local real estate figures show deep discounts are starting to slow down in some markets, and properties are generally not taking as long to sell as a few months ago.

That is good news, but Moe Veissi, incoming president of the National Association of Realtors says, “We are also going to see some declines through the fall in the amount and number of sales.” The latest foreclosure numbers from RealtyTrac shows thousands of new distressed properties that are still hitting the South Florida market.

Foreclosure filings in July got worse in Broward, but showed some slight improvement in Miami-Dade. What is the one thing most real estate experts can agree on?

Veissi says, “We’re in an economic malaise; the bottom line is that we need jobs.”

Studies have shown that the housing market traditionally picks up in the fall.

Nobody expects local home prices to see any real improvements for several years.

There still is no easy answer on how to get unemployed homeowners back to work and able to keep up with their monthly mortgage payments.

Yes, our market still is hurting. There has been plenty of spin to the contrary despite the fact that foreclosures are still dumping thousands of units on the market each month. The good news is that median prices are not falling as much as they were earlier in the year. Homes and condos are taking less time to sell. And many of those “great deals” we saw a few months ago are now harder to find, because investors began snapping up units in the market, making it impossible for the rest of us to find the same deals.

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Drought-tolerant color options BY: PETE LUCADANO Florida Certified Horticultural Professional

The summer tropical heat has left a marked impression on our landscapes.

After a frost-laden winter afforded harsh conditions for our plant material, the spring drought conditions are quickly parching the beautiful blooms that we enjoyed only a short time ago. As a result of the combined environmental and economic challenges that we have experienced of late, many multifamily communities are resorting to drought-tolerant, colorful perennials in place of annuals for their focal seasonal color beds. For a slightly higher initial cost, 1-gallon perennial plantings can offer a season’s worth of accent to your color in lieu of costly, quarterly annual rotations. While perennials are highly susceptible to frost burn, they can add splashes of color to your landscape throughout the hot summer while significantly eliminating the risk of loss due to lack of water.

Some popular and colorful perennials that can be added to your seasonal color

Mixed Color Pentas

Golden Lantana

Pentaqs & Lantana

Lavender Lantana

beds are lantana or pentas. The following are some photographs that illustrate the lush color that these plants can bring to your landscape: Make sure to initially water your freshly planted perennials daily until they are established, which will generally take about

thirty days. Should you desire a no cost, no obligation evaluation of how to integrate drought tolerant color into your landscape, please do not hesitate to contact our expert landscape design team at Lukes-Sawgrass Landscape at (954) 962-8820 or via e-mail at petel@lukebrothers.com.

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2011 Lexus RX 450h offers a quiet, powerful ride Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The RX 450h is Lexus’ best-selling hybrid model and, after a week behind the wheel, I can certainly understand the reason for its popularity — it’s quiet, comfortable and powerful. However, since the second generation was introduced last year, there is little change for 2011.

Certainly, the RX 450h’s Lexus Hybrid Drive is the focal point, with its 3.5-liter V-6 Atkinson-cycle engine, electric motors, a small and light power-control unit, and several other fuel-saving innovations.

Performance is similar to a V-8 powered vehicle, while delivering 295 hp and bettercombined fuel economy than the average four-cylinder mid-size sedan. The Front Wheel Drive (FWD) model gets 32/28 mpg, while the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) version gets slightly less at 30/28 mpg.

As a full hybrid, the RX 450h can operate in electric-only or gas engine-only modes, as well as in a combination of both. Extended

electric-mode operation during low-speed or stop-and-go driving conditions helps reduce fuel consumption. A driver-selectable EV mode allows the vehicle to be driven short distances using only the electric motors.

With the Atkinson cycle, the gasoline engine’s intake valves are closed late to delay beginning of compression, resulting in a higher expansion ratio. That reduces intake and exhaust energy losses for more efficient combustion and improved fuel economy. The gas engine alone produces 245 hp at 6,000 rpm and 234 pounds-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm. The Atkinson cycle also reduces exhaust temperature. A cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system reduces it even more.

A compact 288V DC Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack fits under the rear seat. A boost converter efficiently raises voltage to 650V DC and an inverter changes it to 650V AC for the front-mounted 123kw electric motor-generator. The boost converter and inverter are enclosed in the power-control unit, which also houses the condenser.

The RX 450h FWD model’s hybrid powertrain employs two motor-generators: MG1, the engine-driven generator, is a starter and can charge the battery pack or power other electric motors as needed; MG2 is the frontdrive motor. Power from the gas engine and

Lexus RX 450h has unique grille and front bumper and optional LED headlights, hybrid blue front and rear emblems and hybrid logos.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MG2 is distributed to the drive wheels via a As for styling, the RX450h looks very planetary gear-type continuously variable much like the gasoline-powered version. It transmission. When the RX 450h is coasting has a unique grille and front bumper, optionor braking, the electric motors function as al LED headlights for longer life and lower generators, capturing energy that would nor- energy consumption and hybrid blue front mally be lost as heat through the brakes and and rear emblems. transforming it into electricity to recharge the Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for batteries.

RX 450h AWD adds a third, rear-mounted Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be motor-generator (MGR) to drive the rear contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, wheels, eliminating the need for power-trans- or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>. fer gearing or a driveshaft from the front.

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Gelato, ice cream and popsicles...

All grown up really trendy!

Shari Lynn Rothstein-Kramer

EAT THIS... DRINK THAT Every time you turn around, there is some old-school food that has become trendy again. It happened with comfort foods – meatloaf, mac-and-cheese, burgers, short ribs, but today I want to talk about trends in dessert.

Let’s begin with the cupcake. It came back a few years back and well, simply has not left. Takes on that include cake balls, cake pops, and just cupcake tops. All good, but let’s move on. Red Velvet cake made a comeback and that lasted a while. But cake is cake and simply not that novel. It is a Southern things, and did pay homage to the disaster that was Katrina (in New Orleans) so I can definitely respect that. Plus, a really well-done Red Velvet cake is simply todie-for.

From there gelato hit the scene. Done in Italy for well, thousands of years, it hails from ancient Rome. Today, handmade, creamy and artisanal, this cousin to ice cream offers lower butterfat content and even slightly lower sugar content. Better for you? Sure. And the flavors are just as interesting and delicious. One manufacturer, Orlando-based Muse Gelato, has truly mastered the art, integrating everything from typical ingredients (chocolate, fruits, nuts, etc.) to seasonal items like Watermelon Mint, and even custom creations that include liquors, making this a “grown-up” dessert for events and parties. Gelato is still hot, and it also has begun to re-inspire boutique ice cream makers.

UUVanilla…Chocolate…Strawberry…stan dard. (And I am not complaining – basics are better than nothing!) But as of late, chefs, dessert caterers, and boutique ice creameries are creating flavors for a different palate in mind. Taking it to the next level (ew, cliché, sorry), “mutations” of main dish ingredients are being experimented with and rethought as savory accompaniments to appetizers, dinners, instead of just dessert. Think about wasabi Granita atop a Kumamoto oyster; Bacon ice cream served with tomatoes and eggs; avocado ice cream used to complement a chicken mole…um, NO! I will try anything. Not once, usually twice (unless it has gelatin involved. That I simply can’t do.) But when something doesn’t work, it just doesn’t for me. I don’t know, doesn’t feel right. It’s almost like asking me to drink a pizza milk shake or turkey burger smoothie.

I can give one positive review for this

less than ideal trend. I recently went to the Taste of NACE (National Association of Catering Executives) Catering for the Cure in Orlando. This annual fundraiser benefits Susan G. Komen, a charity I feel quite strongly about. The food is always interesting as the “best of the best” show up to showcase. My one takeaway this year was a Bloody Mary ice cream (or was it Gelato?) topped with a shot of vodka and a grilled shrimp. Usually a purist, I would snub my nose at this, but after tasting a mouthful of the smooth, spicy dessert, it was almost addictive. Eating the cold creaminess first, followed by the bite of the vodka and the finish of charred shrimp provided a great assortment of flavors and textures that really worked well.

But now, the real reason for this article.

All of these “new twists on old desserts” has led to me to the hottest new trend – the popsicle. Ah, that wonderful childhood treat.

You could freeze in juice in little plastic molds with the handle that needed to be “coerced” out or poured into Dixie cups and frozen with wooden sticks. It turned good for you liquid into a sweet, cool treat!

Well, now, they’re back and they are anything but typical. Out in full force, the innocent popsicle has taken a sophisticated twist. Being created in interesting shapes and sizes, it is the flavors that have customers all excited. Say good-bye to apple and orange juice (yawn!) – now there are gourmet creations such as tamarind, mangochile, blueberry, and even arroz con leche (rice and milk). Just recently, Saveur magazine wrote about a La Michoacana, a paleterÍa, or popsicle store located in Mexico City. Not trendy, just traditionally wonderful. And approximately eight years ago, I visited a tiny shop in Isla Mujeres (an island off the coast of Cancun) that also created artisanal pops. They were square and huge and less than a dollar (American money) each. Housed in little plastic bags, these were a way of life there. And now, the world is catching up!

New York and San Francisco is all over this trend, (shocking, right?), while Miami has a little way to go. Certain places, The Tides and Barton G. in Miami serve a popsicles in cocktails, and The Feverish Ice Cream Truck offers natural popsicles, but we are not quite there yet. But not to worry, if it is trending somewhere, that means that sometime soon, it will reach us.

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 at 305.466.4312 C: 954.288.9025 www.slkcreative.com

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From The Bandstand

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Music. Probably the only word in the universe that transcends time, gender, race, religion and age.

It’s our one true unifying force. We all have our own personal soundtrack that significantly commemorates the milestones we’ve experienced throughout our lives.

As a Bandleader and professional singer here in South Florida for the past 28 years, I’ve had the ultimate pleasure in recreating those indelible songs for my clients. I’ve witnessed the passion people have for their favorite music. I consider myself extremely lucky to play such an instrumental (ok, not an intentional pun) part in such grand affairs that are clearly one of the most important days of my clients’ lives. Whether it’s a Wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Charity Gala, or Anniversary, a lot of time and energy goes in to the selection of the music. Take a wedding for example, I have yet to meet a bride that hasn’t envisioned walking down the aisle to her ‘special song’ with her star crossed future husband looking at her adoringly. A First Dance song is so carefully thought out by the Bride and Groom. After

all, it becomes ‘their song’ forever! Parent dances hold equal sentimental value. The lyrics in the Father/Bride and Mother/ Groom songs express the love and special relationship between the parent and child.

The bandleader should be able to give you suggestions if needed when you are searching for just the right song.

When it’s time to get people out of their seats and dancing, starting with a great Ballad or slow song will always get the ‘shy’ dancers up. Although it’s impossible to make everyone happy with music selection, playing timeless dance classics will always work to get everyone working up a sweat on the dance floor. The average party could have guests ranging from 20 to 80 years of age so variety is key! You’ll want to hear the latest contemporary hits from Lady Gaga as well as classics from Sinatra and everything in between! The song selection should reflect the Bride and Grooms taste but not at the expense of an empty dance floor. With years of experience, my job is to suggest the music that gets the party going. Working together will guarantee the success of the party and leave your guests feeling like they’ve had the time of their lives! If you have any questions call me at 786 251 9900 or e mail (singit63@aol.com) Visit the web site debbietaylorband.com

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The ‘pros’ of protein diets for women

BY BARI AUERBACH

Following a protein diet plan can be beneficial for women who want to lose weight, eat according to their metabolic type, or simply know how to choose the healthiest sources of protein at the grocery store.

Types Protein diet plans for weight loss or women who are fast oxidizers (also known as protein types) eliminate or restrict carbohydrates such as breads, potatoes, rice, pasta and foods containing refined sugar.

To achieve better metabolic balance and optimize energy production, protein types need a lower carbohydrate intake and a higher protein and fat intake compared to other metabolic types, according to MetabolicTypingOnline.

Complete and Incomplete Proteins Protein diet plans for women should primarily include lean, complete proteins supplying enough of the essential amino acids needed by the body. Complete protein sources include meat, fish, eggs, dairy products and some plant protein sources such as quinoa, buckwheat, hempseed and soybeans. Incomplete protein sources such as grains, beans, nuts and seeds should still be included in a diet plan as they provide women with many healthful nutrients.

Protein Superfoods Superfood protein choices, densely charged with nutritional elements such as calcuim, iron, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids include beef tenderloin, bison, chicken breast, turkey breast, wild salmon, water-packed tuna, mussels, clams, egg whites, unsalted nuts, tofu, beans, quinoa, skim milk, low-fat yogurt, hard cheese or cottage cheese, and whey protein powder – one of the most popular supplements used by women to trim and define their physiques.

Protein Intake Protein plans for women should be designed based on age, health and lifestyle.

A general recommendation is protein should constitute 10 to 35 percent of total caloric intake, according to The National Academy of Sciences. The Food Pyramid, developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, suggests two to three ounce servings of meat, fish or poultry be consumed two or three times daily.

Fitness model Tosca Reno, author of “The Eat-Clean Diet,” advocates a daily total of 46 grams of protein for women who are sedentary; 56 grams for women who weight train; and one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight for women trying to build muscle. Tosca also recommends eating six small balanced meals throughout the day containing one serving of lean protein and one serving each of complex carbohydrates from whole grains and fresh fruits or vegetables.

Benefits of Protein Diets Women including adequate amounts of protein in their diet obtain essential nutrients needed for every function in the body. Protein serves as a critical building block for cells, tissues and muscles and for supporting the healing purposes, according to Anne Wolf, a registered dietician and researcher at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

Eating quality proteins at every meal can also help women lose weight by slowing down digestion and insulin production, thus making it easier for the body to break down and use stored fat for energy.

Women who eat protein rich foods and exercise regularly can also reduce their risk of developing osteoporosis by preserving muscle mass as they age, thus preventing injuries caused by falls.

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The Marlins Community Foundation hosts 4th Annual Fish ‘N Chips Casino Party, Sept. 2 The Marlins Community Foundation (FMCF) will host the 4th annual Fish ‘N Chips Casino Party “A Night in Casablanca” on Thurs., Sept. 2nd at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle. All proceeds from this signature event will benefit the Marlins Community Foundation’s Cornerstones for Kids programs.

Guests are welcome to join Marlins players, coaches, and an elite group of community leaders and other celebrities for an evening of fun and stakes at the Craps, Blackjack, Roulette and Poker tables. The evening will feature an array of hors d’oeuvres from Miami’s finest restaurants, signature cocktails by John Lermayer, Celebrity Bartender of The Florida Room, music, a Silent Auction filled with exciting items and the Tiffany & Co. “Mystery Wall.”

A ticket of $100 Admits One, a $175 ticket admits Two and $200 admits a VIP Poker Player (one guest) with a seat in the poker tournament. Each Casino Player will receive a “$25 Lucky Chip” to get started and Poker Players will receive

their “buy-in” at the Poker table for the Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament.

Guests will be able to up their chances and keep playing for great prizes by purchasing extra Casino Chips throughout the night. Poker players will also be able to purchase more chips during the Texas Hold’em Tournament. Guests can also stay at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle for a promotional rate of $99 valid from 8/309/5 based on availability. To make reservations, visit fairmont.com or call the Global Reservation Centre at 1(800) 2577544 and mention the Marlins Fish ‘N Chips event.

“This year’s Fish ‘N Chips will be an all-time casino extravaganza. The fundraising event will highlight Marlins players and coaches as well as local celebrities,” said Jennifer Diliz, director of foundation development. “The evening’s magic will transcend and touch the lives of children in need throughout South Florida.”

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Now, at 16 years old, your child is the proud owner of a Florida driver’s license and is ready to take on the streets of Miami. Instead of wanting the latest toy, your teenager is pining for his or her own car, and after listening to complaints about the rusty family minivan and the endless speeches about being independent, you start to think that maybe getting your teenager a car isn’t such a bad idea.

Owning a car is a great convenience, for the teen and the parent. You, the parent, don’t have to worry about picking your kid up from school on time. He or she can simply drive to and from school. And your child doesn’t have to worry about not having a ride to get to practice or to go to a friend’s house.

Both parties are satisfied, and all is well.

So, when deciding on a car, the most important feature to consider is safety.

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, car crashes are the primary cause of death for American teenagers. You should not be frugal when it comes to providing a safe car for your teenager, as safety features like side airbags are a must.

That said, newer cars are usually safer than older cars. The decision of choosing a brand new car or a used one is between you and your child, with regard to your budget.

In my opinion, it is not wise to buy a teenager any car over $25,000. Your child is new to driving and, with Miami’s reputation, he or she is more likely to get into an accident and damage the car or even total it.

Stick to a cheaper car that won’t cost an arm and a leg to repair if your teenager bangs it up a bit. Plus, if they have a brand new BMW at the early age of 16, what else do they have to aspire to later in life? The value of a dollar is always important to teach your teen.

Fuel efficiency is another important factor to consider. With today’s economy and the unsteady gas prices, choosing a car with efficient gas mileage is a wise decision. Cars like the Toyota Prius and the Honda Civic Hybrid are popular among teens as these green cars leave their pockets fuller. And while your teen saves gas and money, he or she is also helping the environment.

A car’s reliability goes hand in hand with safety. A Cadillac boat from the 1970s may be a steal, but a lemon could leave your

TEEN TALK teenager in an uncomfortable circumstance and may end up costing you more in the long run. If you’re interested in buying a used car, make sure to get an accurate accident report.

Style may be the last thing on your checklist for your teen’s car, but it’s most likely the first on theirs. No teenager wants to be seen in a clunker, and there are a variety of cars that are appealing to teens.

When considering size, bigger is sometimes better. Sure it might be a pain to maneuver, but if your child can master driving a big car, driving any car after is a breeze.

Some types of cars may be dangerous for your teen on the road. Volkswagen Beetles and Mini Coopers are very small models that are easily damaged in car accidents. SUVs and Jeeps, which teens tend to favor, have a tendency to roll over.

The color of the car may have never crossed your mind as being important, but color is a safety factor. Black and dark-colored cars tend to be involved in more accidents at night, primarily because they are hard to see, as opposed to cars painted white or other bright colors.

Many teenage boys desire Ford Mustangs and other sporty cars, but the horsepower is an issue. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, speeding is the top cause of car crashes. Horsepower is a great thing to have, but it may be too much power in the hands of your teenager. Moreover, the only way your teenager, or anyone for that matter, could unleash all that horsepower on the road is on the German Autobahn.

It’s really not a bad idea to hand your teenager the keys to his or her own car, but selecting a car is a process that should be given a lot of thought and consideration.

Communicate with your teen about what details are most important, as safety should be number one, and together decide on a car that’s appropriate for your child. Always remember that owning a car comes with rules and responsibilities, and that driving is a privilege. After all, your son or daughter’s car is supposed to make your life easier, so having your teenager drive to Publix to pick up some groceries every once in a while isn’t a bad idea.

Colleen Wright is a junior at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy where she is a copy editor and business manager of the school newspaper. She may be contacted via email at <colleen.a.wright@gmail.com>.

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Some tips to help you squash stings, bites

BY CRISTINA ARMAND

In the summer months we like to flock to the beaches and parks to enjoy the beautiful weather that give Florida the moniker “The Sunshine State.” But for some of us, spending time outdoors places a great big target of ourselves for the mosquitoes and other stinging critters that seem to be everywhere during the summer.

On top of the fact that bug bites are annoying and irritating, now we have to be mindful of possibly contracting the West Nile Virus, encephalitis and other diseases.

The Florida Department of Health advocates prevention by practicing the “5 D’s.”

They are: • Don’t go outdoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.

• Dress so your skin is covered with clothing.

• Apply mosquito repellent containing Deet to bare skin and clothing. Other effective repellents include picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, and IR3535.

• Empty containers and drain standing water around your home where mosquitoes can lay eggs.

When choosing a repellent so you won’t have to worry about bites and stings the next time you wander outdoors, remember the following information: • Always read the directions carefully for the approved usage before applying. Some repellents are not suitable for children.

Recommended products contain concentrations of up to 30 percent of Deet. Traditional repellents and EPA-approved alternatives are generally available at local pharmacies.

• Apply insect repellent to exposed skin or onto clothing, but not under clothing.

• When protecting children from bites and stings, read label instructions to ensure that the repellent is appropriate for their age.

According to the Center for Disease Control,

mosquito repellents containing oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under the age of 3. Deet is not recommended on children younger than 2 months old.

• The best protection for infants is to be kept indoors or use mosquito netting over carriers to protect them.

If you do happen to get bitten, most bites from creatures like bees, wasps and ants are not usually life-threatening unless you have an allergic reaction. These bites are common, and normal reactions to bites from these critters include pain, itching, redness and swelling confined to the sting site.

Caution must be taken with people who have an abnormal or allergic reaction to bites and stings from these insects, which can turn dangerous or even deadly. While these reactions are not common, you always should monitor for any development of the following signs and symptoms, and call 911 immediately if you notice: • Hives or swelling in areas other than the sting site; • Tightness in the chest or difficulty breathing; • Swelling of the mouth, tongue or throat; • Dizziness or sharp drop in blood pressure, or • Unconsciousness or cardiac arrest.

If you have had an allergic reaction in the past, you have a much greater chance of having a similar or worse reaction with each future bite, so all allergic reactions, even mild ones, should be checked out by a doctor. In some cases, a doctor will prescribe an autoinjector pen to be carried by individuals who are prone to severe allergic reactions.

We all know that bites and stings can be pesky and annoying, but protection and prevention will make that day at the park or beach a pleasant one.

Cristina Armand is a public information officer with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

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Labor Day should mark more than the “official” end of summer. This holiday pays tribute to the workers who create our nation’s wealth and strength. At the same time, in honoring the working man and woman – and in recalling the contributions of the labor movement in our society – we acknowledge the inherent dignity and value of human work. Work allows us to participate in God’s own work of creation and affords us the means to support our families and contribute to the common good of all.

This Labor Day finds us as a nation struggling with the difficult and important issue of immigration. Immigrants – whether they arrive through official legal channels or not – come seeking work and a better life for their families. And whether they come as skilled or unskilled workers, agricultural laborers, or to join family members already working here, they come, in part, because U.S. employers need their labor and our economy, even in these difficult times, depends on them. Agriculture relies heavily on them to harvest our crops. Our meat and poultry industry which offer some of the lowest paid and highest risk occupations in the U.S. has a workforce that is almost half immigrant. Our hospitality industry, not to mention our ever growing health care sector, relies extensively on foreign born workers. Without the immigrants’ labor our economy would have huge gaps.

Our immigration laws have not kept up with this demand for labor which is why so many jobs are filled by those who come into the county without legal sanction.

And despite their lack of permanent legal status, most of the estimated 11 million undocumented in our country are working – and these laborers contribute to the common good of our nation by the work they do and the taxes they do pay. While reasonable people may disagree on how our nation should respond, any effective response demands that we recognize that immigration is more than a “border security” issue but is essentially about our labor markets and the men and women who fill the jobs that continue to make America strong.

As a son of an immigrant from Poland who as a priest worked most of my life with immigrants from Haiti and elsewhere, I have shared in the daily struggles and dreams of those who come to this land

seeking freedom and opportunity. I have witnessed their resolve to give their children a better life. And this is why I am convinced that America, founded on the ideals of liberty and justice for all, can and must find reasonable and responsible ways to welcome them. By helping those without legal status to come out of the shadows and contribute more fully to our communities, we can, at the same time, strengthen the security of our nation and the vitality of our society.

The immigrants have come because they want to live out the values we celebrate this Labor Day – hard work, providing a decent living for one’s family, contributing to the community, a life of dignity and opportunity gained through honest work. We can honor these values by moving beyond the divisiveness and partisanship that has marked the recent debate on immigration. We need a comprehensive immigration reform – one which includes a path to earned legalization for those already working in our country, as well as one that meet future labor needs through a temporary worker program. Such a reform can help ensure that workers are not exploited and at the same time protect the rights of foreign born and U.S. workers.

Everyone working in our country should have a safe workplace, wages and employment benefits to support their families, the protection of labor laws, including the right to organize and have a voice. The immigration debate this Labor Day challenges us to consider again who we are as a nation, how our economy treats all workers, how we welcome the “strangers” among us.

Immigration is not just a political issue, but a fundamental human and moral issue.

For the immigrant workers are not a faceless numbers – but human persons. They are our brothers and sisters; they are our neighbors and co-workers. Justice and prudence demand that we treat them with dignity and find a reasonable way for their contributions and presence to be recognized within the law. After all, Labor Day should honor the contributions of all the workers in this great nation.

On April 20th, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Thomas Wenski as the fourth Archbishop of Miami and Metropolitan of the Province of Miami (which includes the seven dioceses of the State of Florida).

Born and educated in South Florida Archbishop Wenski returned to his hometown and began his tenure as Archbishop on June 1, 2010.

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