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Museum receives grant for educational program Everyone can be Irish at Gables T Great St. Patrick’s Day Festival BY ROBERT HAMILTON

he Coral Gables Museum recently was awarded a grant by the Villagers for their collaboration with Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Museum Magnet Program. The pilot program, utilizing students from Shenandoah Middle School, features a HIP (Historically Important Places) HOP tour of significant structures in Coral Gables. Students are guided through venues and discuss issues relating to all aspects of place — cultural, environmental, historical and architectural. Participants are provided with cameras to photograph the venues. At the future site of the museum, the Old Police and Fire Station, students interviewed two retired firefighters, and were guided on a hardhat tour of the building. The Museum Magnet program at Shenandoah has been one of the most successful in the county. The program utilizes instructional strategies that allow

Jeanne Becker always finds time to do more BY GLORIA BURNS

Dancers from the Breffni Academy of Dance perform at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Coral Gables. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

BY JESSICA GARCIA

he South Florida Irish Community invites everyone to join a traditional Celtic celebration during the 31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival on Saturday, Mar. 14 (Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day), from noon until sunset. The festival will take place at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park, 2800 Ponce de Leon Blvd. in Coral Gables (five blocks south of Miracle Mile). Entertainment will be provided by Avalon featuring the popular Irish singer and harpist Tricianne Garrihy;

With Shenandoah Middle Students, Coral Gables Museum director Christine Rupp explains the architectural style of the future site of the museum at 285 Aragon Ave.

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Celtic Cross featuring Paddy Kelleghan; Tipsy Laird, the Irish Balladeer, and the St. Andrew Bagpipe Band. In addition, Irish dancers from the Breffni Academy of Dance led by Michael O’Hara will provide plenty of fancy stepping and gravity-defying leaps. Lovely participants of the Miss Colleen Pageant will be showcased on stage. Holding to the belief that “Everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day,” The St. Patrick’s Day Committee has combined family-oriented entertainment and a variety of palate-pleasing

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Jeanne Becker is one of those people who have touched the lives of many through her business and community activities. As president of Becker Public Relations, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2008, Becker has a prestigious list of clients including such notables as the Bank of Coral Gables; Our Kids of M i a m i Dade/Monroe Inc., the nonprofit lead agency for foster care in Miami and the JEANNE BECKER Keys, and Carlisle Development Group, a fully integrated real estate company which has developed, leased and managed developments throughout Florida totaling over 7,000 residential units and more than half a billion dollars in total development costs.

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JOBC members gather for annual election meeting Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB The Westin Colonnade once again hosted the Junior Orange Bowl Committee as members gathered for their annual election meeting on Feb. 17. The hotel’s general manager, Mike Wurster, graciously provided complimentary hot hors d’oeuvres for the hungry crowd in the newly relocated Hoja Nueva restaurant located in the former Aragon Café area. By the way, look for Norman’s to open in Hoja Nueva’s former location later this year. In the meantime, Hoja Nueva’s new location is a cozy bar and restaurant with great food you will want to experience as did the members of the Junior Orange Bowl Committee that evening. Top priority for the JOBC’s annual meeting was the election of the following new officers: Mar ti Bueso , president; Brian Seits , Jim president-elect; Borgmann, immediate past president; Dallas Brown and Donald Slesnick III, vice presidents; Charles Knight, treasurer, and Enid Miguez, secretary. Elections also were held for new associate and active members. Those associates moving up to active members are Rober t B u e s o , T i m D u n f e y, P a t r i c k H a r r i s , Kathleen Kauf fmann, Tif fany Kennedy, Melissa Seits, Peter Tolmach, and a mother/daughter twosome Gloria Stephen and Gloria Stephens. New associate members are David Albur y, Karen Borgmann, William Kennedy, Rober t Gomez, Robin Pr eston, Ulises Oter o and Ver onica Ramirez. GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club held a Bunko party coupled with an international pot luck dinner on Feb. 18 to raise funds for Heifer International. The affair organized by International Affairs chair Mayra Dominguez and Barbara Lapsley attracted a great crowd of women and even a few men to support this worthy cause. It was truly a fun filled evening at clubhouse. Many guests then had an opportunity to tour the club’s May Van Sickle Dental Clinic, which they own and operate. This clinic provided last year alone more than $135,000 in free dental care to needy children. Among the many helping out and enjoying the evening were Teresita Cook, Vicki McGroar ty, Pam Schaefer, Car men Suar e z , L i n d a H a r t w e l l , N a n c y D e s Mangles, Patty Brewer, Michele Collier, Mayra Dominguez and Debi W ilbor n. This energetic group of woman wel-

comes individuals wanting to serve their community with club members coming from as far south away as Homestead, Doral and even Miramar. For more information on the club’s activities, go online to <www.coralgableswomansclub.org>. On Feb. 9, Bank of Coral Gables sponsored the City of Coral Gables’ Senior Citizens Advisory Board’s Annual Senior Luncheon at the Biltmore Hotel. The luncheon brought together more than 200 of the area’s seniors and recognized those who give so much of their time to the community. The guest speaker was E. Doug Beach, Secretary of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. The 482d Fighter Wing at Homestead Air Reserve Base organized a Civic Leaders Tour to Kessler Air Force Base in Mississippi and then to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX, on Feb. 12 and 13. Coordinated through Homestead ARB and the Employers Support for the Guard and Reserve, these trips help inform participants about the importance of our Reserves and their vital missions. These trips, funded by the civic leaders themselves, had been put on hold for the past nine years following the 9/11 attacks and this trip was the first since that time. Traveling with the group of community leaders were Col. William B. Binger, Commander of the 482d Fighter Wing at Homestead ARB, and Josephine Alviles, protocol specialist at Homestead ARB, who helped coordinate every detail of the fast-paced two-day schedule. The program agenda included traveling on the KC-135 and watching refueling of F-16’s in flight; boarding the Hurricane Hunter planes in Mississippi and learning about their missions to include as far away as Hawaii; touring the C-5, the biggest cargo planes you can imagine, and touring the college that has simulators that help train airmen how to fly, load and maintain this monstrous work horse of a plane. In addition, the group attended a graduation ceremony for more than 700 airmen and women as they completed basic training. All basic training for the Air Force is completed at Lackland, which graduates more than 36,000 every year. The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce welcomed the group on arrival in that city with a lovely reception during which Brigadier Gen. John Fobian and Richard Perez, president and CEO of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, addressed the crowd. Among the many participating in the trip, including this writer, were Homestead Mayor L ynda Bell; South Dade Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee (MAC) chair Hank Langston, Gulliver Schools; CEO of Homestead Hospital William Duquette; president/ CEO Coral Gables Chamber of

Attending the graduation ceremony at Lackland Air Force base in San Antonio are (l-r) Mark Trowbridge, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce; Cindy Braekel Larko, Baptist Health South Florida; Gloria Burns, Community Foundation of Pinecrest; Col. William Binger, Homestead ARB; Miguel Otero, office of Congressman Diaz-Balart; and Chamber South MAC chairman Hank Langston, Gulliver Schools,

Newly elected Junior Orange Bowl Committee officers for 2009-10 are (l-r) vice presidents, Donald Slesnick III and Dallas Brown; secretary, Enid Miguez; treasurer Charles Knight; president-elect Brian Seits; president Marti Bueso; executive director Mark Pidal, and immediate past president Jim Borgmann.

Commerce Mark Trowbridge; president Miami Dade College Homestead Campus Dr. Jeanne Jacobs; vice president Homestead/Miami Speedway Alber t Garcia; vice chair, Employer Outreach, ESGR, Peter Caspari, and incoming chair of the Chamber South MAC, Cindy Braekel Larko, Baptist Health South Florida; executive director of the Homestead/Florida City Chamber Mar y Finlay; president of Spaulding Associates Chris Spaulding; and owner of Schnebly Redlands Winery Peter Schnebly. Speaking of military matters, coming up is another first after a long absence. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds once again will fly over the skies of Homestead after 17 years. This world famous jet fighter acrobatic team will headline the Wing’s Over Homestead Air Show to take place on Nov. 7-8, at Homestead Air Reserve Base. In fact, former Homestead ARB pilot and Palmetto Bay resident Maj. Sean Gustafson will return to the area flying the No. 4 slot aircraft. Maj. Gustafson

made history after being the first Air Force Reserve pilot chosen to fly with the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Team since its 1953 inception. On the sports front, the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame inducted former baseball star Aubrey Huf f as part of the Class of 2009 during the Hurricanes baseball opener on Friday, Feb. 20, at newly renovated Alex Rodriguez Park. Huff was a 1998 All-American when he led the Canes to the College World Series with 21 home runs and a school record 95 runs batted in. He now plays for the Baltimore Orioles. 2008 inductee and current Pat Burrell of the Philadelphia Phillies joined UM Baseball Coach Jim Morris and HOF president Jodi Applebaum-Steinbauer in presenting Huff with his Hall of Fame ring and jacket. The 2009 UM Sports Hall of Fame banquet will take place Apr. 23 at Jungle Island. Go to UMSportsHallofFame.com for more information. Until next time, keep making each day count.

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JohnMartin’s Restaurant and Irish Pub to host St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

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BY JOSE BOZA Wear your favorite green, wish on your lucky charm and call upon the luck of the Irish, as the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration returns to South Florida on Tuesday, Mar. 17. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, JohnMartin’s Restaurant and Irish Pub will launch its annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with a street fair featuring live music from the U2 Cover Band, “UV.” The street fair will be along Salzedo Street and Aragon Avenue in Coral Gables and is free to the public. “Since it is the 20th anniversary of the restaurant, this St. Patrick’s Day Celebration takes on special meaning, allowing us to once again celebrate our Irish culture with the Miami community as we have done for years,” said Martin Lynch, proprietor of JohnMartin’s. “This annual party provides an opportunity for people of all ages to gather and celebrate this great tradition. Most importantly, it will benefit the Coral Gables Rotary Club.” The restaurant will feature a traditional St. Patrick’s Day menu with smoked salmon, Gaelic steak, Irish stuffed chicken, corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, bangers and mash, Irish potato soup, bread and butter pudding, and homemade Bailey’s ice cream for dessert. Along the street, crowds can enjoy fish and chips, chicken tenders, corn beef sandwiches, hotdogs, and Irish beverages.

“UV-The U2 Tribute Show” will take center stage at 9 p.m. playing their ever popular hits until 10:45 p.m. UV will delight the crowd with the U2 live concert experience, playing the hits and classics that have made U2 one of the biggest bands in the world and Ireland’s No. 1 musical export. In addition, JohnMartin’s will donate a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Coral Gables Rotary Club. The Coral Gables Rotary Club is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in their local communities and around the world. JohnMartin’s, celebrating its 20th year, has been continually recognized for its cuisine by publications that voted the restaurant “Best Pub Food.” In honor of its 20th anniversary, JohnMartin’s has launched a new menu that includes some typical Irish dishes as well as new American and Continental dishes. The restaurant features live entertainment every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, from Contemporary Top 40 hits to rock to today’s popular Irish ballads. They also have The Comedy Night on Thursday nights, from 9 to 11 p.m., featuring professional stand-up comedian Freddy Stebbins. JohnMartin’s is located at 253 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. For more information, call 305-445-3777, or go online to <www.johnmartins.com>.

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BECKER, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– One of her firm’s national clients is Razorfish, one of the largest interactive marketing and technology companies in the world and also one of the largest buyers of digital advertising space. While Becker’s work is demanding and time consuming, just as the proverbial busy person, she knows how to manage her time. She currently is president of Cherish Adoptive Families of Miami, a support group for parents of adopted children and for families considering adoption, and the Marketing Committee chair of the Building for Tomorrow project at Temple Judea in Coral Gables. Her firm provides pro bono public relations services to several non-profit organizations including G.W. Carver Elementary and Middle schools; Cherish Adoptive Families, and Temple Judea. A consummate leader, in 1993-94 Becker was chair of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and then president of the University of Miami School of Business Alumni Association in 1995-

96. In 1995, she also was named “Rotarian of the Year” for her efforts chairing the Gables Promenade, an event that raised $60,000 for a domestic violence shelter. In 1998, she was awarded the Robert B. Knight Outstanding Citizen Award for her volunteer efforts to revitalize downtown Coral Gables resulting in the creation of the Business Improvement District (BID, an independent taxing district that is going strong today. This Gables Great is a single mom who lives in Coral Gables with her 12year-old son, Ethan, with whom she loves to travel. She enjoys watching him play basketball and word has it he just might have a future there. Currently, Becker is helping her son raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as his bar mitzvah project. As they say, ask a busy person to tackle a task and it always gets done. Jeanne Becker is an individual who validates that old adage.

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treats such as traditional corned beef and cabbage plus authentic Irish soda bread, as well as a wide array of spirits and other beverages including Irish whisky and Irish stout. The festival also will feature many children’s activities, including clowns, face painting, a giant slide, and the very popular rock-climbing wall. A wide variety of Irish crafts will be available for sale by high quality vendors. This is the 10th year the festival has been in Coral Gables at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park. The site of the festival

is named for the late Fred B. Hartnett, former Coral Gables mayor and a longtime member of The Emerald Society. For the past 30 years, the St. Patrick’s Day Committee has organized a St. Patrick’s Day Parade or festival. The event is supported by the City of Coral Gables and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. As always, admission to the festival is free to all. For more information, call 305-9498400 or visit the South Florida Emerald Society website at <www.emeraldsocietysfl.com>.

MUSEUM, from page 1 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– students to develop flexible and rigorous thinking skills based on individual experiences and interactions with objectbased learning resources. A class project based upon students’ experiences is mandatory. The students, working with consultants and museum director Christine

Rupp, are creating a coffee table book, titled Building a Dream, which highlights the Coral Gables Museum and the elements involved in the project: architecture, historic preservation, green design and community planning. A book preview party is scheduled for mid-April.

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15 leading Miami artists create evocations of ‘home’ for Lowe

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During a period when the concept of “home” takes on a heightened emotional and cultural resonance throughout our community, 15 of Miami’s leading artists create evocations of “home” for auction at this year’s Spring Into Art, themed “Home…Where the Art Is,” the annual fundraiser for the University of Miami Lowe Art Museum sponsored by Friends of Art. Carlos Alves, Susan Banks, Carlos Betancourt, Margarita Cano, Pablo Cano, Les Cizek, Xavier Cortada, Edouard DuvalCarrié, Sheila Elias, Ruben Torres Llorca, Lisa Remeny, Karen A. Rifas, Louise Romeo, Laurinda Spear, and Donna Underwood have accepted the request to share their interpretations of “Home” in the medium of each artist’s choosing. This year’s event will be Wednesday, Mar. 11, 7 p.m., at the Lowe Art Museum on the University of Miami campus. In addition to the featured artists’ works, there will be some 150 donated artworks, gift certificates Mi Casa, Sheila Elias, 2009, 10- by 10- by 20-inch wood, and other treasures on which to acrylic, digital lettering and toys. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– bid. As in other years, the featured art by the benefit of the Lowe. Last year’s proMiami’s outstanding artists at Spring ceeds topped $100,000. University of Miami Lowe Art Into Art adds an aura of excitement to the annual event that has been growing Museum is located at 1301 Stanford Dr. in popularity and quality for the past 10 on the UM’s Coral Gables campus. For years. The evening — a festive silent tickets, at $150 per person, call Friends auction and cocktail party — has raised of Art at 305-284-6756 or send email to more and more money each year for <FriendsofArt@miami.edu>.

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Bank of Coral Gables sponsors Senior Luncheon at Biltmore The Bank of Coral Gables sponsored the City of Coral Gables’ Senior Citizens Advisory Board’s Annual Senior Luncheon at the Biltmore Hotel on Feb. 9. The luncheon brought together more than 200 of the area’s seniors and recognized those who give so much of their time to the community. The guest speaker was E. Doug Beach, Secretary of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Pictured at the luncheon are (l-r) Dr. William Schiff, Senior Citizens Advisory Board member; Catherine “Kay” Faringer, vice chair, Senior Citizens Advisory Board, and Terry Best, president and CEO, Bank of Coral Gables.

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Cupcakes Nouveau opens first retail store on Mile

Miracle Mile building sells for $2.2 million

BY KAREN LAFLEUR With lace wrapped around them and delicate flowers gracing the top, Cupcakes Nouveau’s creations are such a visual feast that you wouldn’t want to eat them were they not so mouth-watering. Fortunately, there are plenty of cupcakes to be had from Cupcakes Nouveau now that the young company is opening its first retail store at 244 Miracle Mile, where owners Shayrin Badillo and Cristina Valdes combine their love of gourmet cuisine and haute couture into elegant cupcake statements. “I had their cupcakes at an event I attended and was impressed by how incredibly beautiful and delicious they were, and when I learned they didn’t have a store, I knew they would be perfect for Miracle Mile,” said Mindy McIlroy, Terranova executive vice president who negotiated the Miracle Mile lease with Cupcakes Nouveau. The Miracle Mile store is opening at a

116 Miracle Mile, a Mediterranean-style threestory commercial property, recently sold to 116 Miracle Mile LLC for $2.2 milllion. The seller was Miracle Mile Holdings LLC. Barbara Tria, senior commercial associate of Kerdyk Real Estate represented the seller. Abemar Beltran of Davos Realty represented the buyer.

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Chevy Tahoe Hybrid gets 50% better gas mileage Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS Still looking for a big SUV that delivers pretty good gas mileage? Check out the new 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. Two-wheel-drive Tahoe Hybrid models get 21 mpg in city driving, a whopping 50percent improvement over a gasolineonly Tahoe. Highway driving gas mileage stats are better, too, but not quite as impressive at 22 mpg. The Tahoe Hybrid looks a lot like the gasoline-only Tahoe models. It seats eight adults comfortably and 2WD models tow up to 6,200 pounds and haul as much as 12,000 pounds, about the same as nonhybrid SUVs in the class. However, there are subtle enhancements to the Hybrid Tahoe that allow for the improved fuel economy numbers. The state-of-the-art hybrid system is the big difference, along with GM’s all-new Electrically Variable Transmission (EVT).

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Tahoe Hybrid has a slightly larger front grille opening for better airflow and an extended rear spoiler for a clean aerodynamic look.

openings, and the roof rack side rails have been eliminated and an extended rear spoiler added for a clean aerodynamic look. To reduce curb weight, an aluminum front bumper beam, hood and liftgate replace the standard steel units, along with 18-inch cast aluminum wheels. On the inside, special lightweight front seats are used. Even more weight was eliminated by adding a tire inflator kit to replace the spare wheel and tire, jack and tools found on gasoline-only models. Tahoe Hybrid also comes with OnStar

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Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.

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RICH LOPEZ SELECTED AS FWBL’S MIAMI GM The Florida Winter Baseball League (FWBL), the Sunshine State’s newest professional sports league has announced, that Rich Lopez has been named as general manager of the league’s Miami franchise. “Rich adds a unique blend of experience and enthusiasm to our organization,” said league president Mickey Filippucci. “His passion for the game, familiarity of the Miami market, and his desire to create an unparallel event for the fans made him a logical fit.” Lopez, a Miami native and graduate of the University of Miami, made a name for himself with the Miami Heat in the mid-1990s. Leading by example, Lopez generated unparallel ticket sales and corporate sponsor revenue for the young Heat franchise. Lopez moved on to SFX Sports in 2000 and generated contacts with NBA superstars Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning and Tracy McGrady. Lopez even took on the role as former NBA No. 1 overall pick Kwame Brown’s

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COMMUNITYNEWS briefs email at <info@womenmschamberofcommerce.org>. CORAL GABLES MUSEUM SERIES CONTINUES WITH PRESENTATION The Coral Gables Museum’s First Fridays Architecture and Design Lecture Series will continue with a presentation by author and UM School of Architecture professor Recco Ceo on Friday, Mar. 6, 7 p.m., in the Old Spanish Village Sales Gallery, 2901 Ponce De Leon Blvd., the original Art and Architecture Center in the city of Coral Gables. In his lecture, titled “Building Close to Nature: The Early Architecture of Dade County’s Park System,” Ceo will discuss the design and construction of MiamiDade County’s early park architecture and how it evolved in a context of forest fires, devastating hurricanes and the post-boom period of the 1930s.

Seating for this event is limited and reservations are required. Donations to the museum are appreciated. To RSVP, call 305-910-3996 or send email to <info@coralgablesmuseum.org>. COMMON CAUSE PRESIDENT EDGAR TO SPEAK AT MDC WOLFSON CAMPUS Bob Edgar, president of the national, non-partisan citizens advocacy group Common Cause, will be the featured speaker during a reception on Friday, Mar. 6, 5-7 p.m., in the James Batten Community Room 2106 of Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave. Edgar, a former six-term member of Congress, will autograph copies of his book, Middle Church: Reclaiming the moral values of the faithful majority from the religious right.

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How to Manage Back Pain BY HEIDI SERVEN GET FIT & STAY ACTIVE Leading a healthy and active life style is important for your bodies overall Health. While most people experience back pain at sometime in their life, in many cases back pain can be managed by keeping back muscles strong by staying active and making healthy choices. Walking, swimming and stationary bike riding in conjunction with proper stretching and strengthening exercises are important in any workout routine. Exercise in conjunction with healthy eating and staying active are all ways to maintain your body’s optimum health. Before beginning any new diet regimen or exercise routine it is recommended that you consult your health care provider. Unhealthy behaviors such as smoking impact many parts of the body, including reducing the blood supply to your back, reducing the nutrients to your muscles. PRACTICE PROPER POSTURE In many cases back pain or injury can be avoided by maintaining good posture and when possible avoiding certain activities that may trigger back pain. This will vary by individual. Being mindful of good posture by not slouching, slumping or hunching over and sitting straight and standing tall go along ways to improving the health of your spine. Avoid lifting and carrying health objects. When lifting always bend at the knees instead of bending your back and keep your feet apart for stability and carry objects close to your body. At the office keep your muscles working by alternating positions frequently and using proper ergonomics while working on the computer and using your keyboard. When doing household chores and gardening, avoid stooping, awkward bending and lifting heavy objects. Warm up muscles with simple stretching exercises before doing any physical activity. SELF CARE REMEDIES Back pain should not and most often cannot be ignored. Unless there is a serious, underlying cause for the pain you are experiencing the best thing for treating back pain is to stay as active as possible. While bed rest was once believed to be an effective method of treatment, bed rest is no longer recommended. After an injury occurs, reducing physical activity for the first few days is recommended to help reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms, but gradually resuming your regular activities is the best medicine to

treating a bad back. Below are some quick reminders for responding to a back injury or flare up: Ease pressure on the back by placing pillows under and between your knees while resting or sleeping. Use ice or heat to calm back spasms and manage pain. After an injury or flare up ice packs should be applied to the area for no more than 15 minutes at a time for the first 48 to 72 hours. A heating pad, hot water bottle or hot towel can be used as needed after a couple of days. Too much cold can trigger spasms, while too much heat can cause more inflammation and hinder healing. Over the counter medications such as ibuprofen can assist in providing pain relief. Check with your doctor to find out the best choice for you. INVOLVE YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Back pain can also be managed through massage, physical therapy and by visiting your chiropractor. Don’t wait until you are in pain to get help. By keeping your back muscles healthy on a regular basis, you may be able to prevent future problems. Acute back pain may be a sign of more serious health concerns. Listen to your body and respond. You should seek medical attention immediately if you have any of the following; Unexplained fever with back pain Back pain as a result of a fall, severe blow or auto accident You have weakness or numbness The pain is very sharp The pain is worse when lying down or awakens you from sleep The episode has lasted more than four weeks Copyright © 2005 Publishers-Edge

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How to Choose a Pharmacy BY MIKE DUNN When choosing a pharmacy for your family, there should be other considerations aside from a convenient location or even cost. After all, there is much at stake in selecting the right pharmacy and the right pharmacist. This is a person that you, your spouse and your children may be dealing with for many years. Your pharmacist, first and foremost, should be someone you know and trust. According to the apharmacist.org Web site, you should give as much consideration to choosing your pharmacist as you do to choosing a doctor. Pharmacists are health care professionals specializing in medicines and their appropriate use. Because of this, your pharmacist plays an important role in your personal health care and the health care of your family. The importance of assessing personal service in selecting a pharmacist is considered critical by most patients. In that regard, here are some questions to ponder: How accessible is the pharmacist? Is he or she easy to talk to and willing to hear your concerns? During what hours is the pharmacist available to answer your questions?

It is important to choose one pharmacist with whom you can establish an ongoing relationship. Also, by choosing one pharmacy, a complete record of the medicines you take is in one place, making them easier to coordinate and manage. Your pharmacist can alert you to possible drug interactions - particularly if you take a number of different medications - help you track refills on important prescriptions, and provide any necessary detail on short notice. It is wise to consider your entire family’s pharmacy needs. Often, a pharmacist can help you with special circumstances, such as when you are taking care of an elderly relative. If you have aging parents that live nearby, you might ask, for example, if it is possible to deliver prescriptions to their home and send the bill to you. Not all pharmacists and/or pharmacies provide the same services. All pharmacies are required to meet minimum standards. Most, however, offer services and conveniences beyond the minimum requirements. When choosing a pharmacist and/or pharmacy, you should evaluate your needs and make a selection to meet those needs. Here are some other suggested questions to consider: Does the pharmacist take time to answer

your questions in a manner that you understand? Is the pharmacy open during hours that fit your schedule? Does the pharmacy deliver? If so, are there restrictions or additional charges? If there is an emergency, does the pharmacy provide after-hours service or a special emergency telephone number? Are charge accounts available? Does the pharmacy handle the drugs you expect to be taking? There may be a higher cost for additional services or conveniences such as delivery, charge accounts, and emergency service. Real value, however, comes not only from the price of your prescriptions, but from having your specific needs met at a fair price. It is also very helpful to become thoroughly familiar with your insurance benefits as they concern your prescriptions. For example, some prescription benefits plans will only pay for the dispensing of a certain days supply of your medication. If your physician issues a prescription for a larger supply of medication, the pharmacy will have to decrease your quantity dispensed or your insurance company will not pay for the medication. Obviously, since your physician is issuing the prescriptions, it is important to advise your

physician concerning any prescription restrictions under your prescription benefits plan. Not every pharmacy will accept your prescription drug card. A pharmacy must sign a contract to provide services for each prescription benefit plan. The owner of the pharmacy must review each contract and decide which insurance plans the pharmacy will accept. If the pharmacy does not accept your prescription card, the pharmacy probably does not have a signed contract with your health insurance provider. In some cases, pharmacy owners may take steps to add your prescription benefit plan if asked to do so. Once you weigh all the factors and choose a pharmacy, it is strongly recommended that you use this pharmacy for all of your prescriptions needs. This allows you to receive the greatest benefit from the “screening” for drug interactions, etc., by your pharmacist since this one pharmacy has all of your prescription drug records.

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How to Choose a Health Spa BY CURT HAGEDORN The word “spa” is bandied about a lot these days. There are “spa” personal care products and “spa” towels and “spa” robes and entire “spa” bathrooms: bathrooms filled with those luxurious products and fluffy white cotton towels and robes. And don’t forget “spa” cuisine which even extends to “spa” frozen dinners. But if you really want to get to the bottom of the resurgence of spas and spa treatments, just look at our over-scheduled and stressed out lives. We all need a little more pampering on a daily (or at least weekly or monthly) basis. The idea of a spa harks back to the turn of the last century, when the very wealthy traveled to places like Baden Baden and Nauheim in Germany to indulge in the supposed healing properties of the natural springs there. Over time, the meaning of the word spa has expanded to include all manner of pampering mixed with healing: mental, physical and spiritual. And of course, when it comes to the very wealthy, nothing has changed very much. For example, one of the oldest spas in the United States, the Golden Door, offers guests a chance to “fulfill your dream of a perfect week in paradise” with

programs designed to ‘rejuvenate mind, body and spirit.’ This kind of experience naturally does not come cheap, requiring a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person, to which you’ll add an additional

$6,500 per week for a personalized fitness and treatment program, spectacular accommodations, gourmet meals created from the bounty of the Golden Door’s own gardens, and a great deal more. In the world of spas, however, the Golden Door is hardly the most expensive. Resorts around the world have jumped on the spa bandwagon and offer a wide variety not only of exercise, classes and meal plans, but programs designed to reduce stress, improve your emotional and spiritual health, raise your self esteem and, in general, prepare you to be the ultimate warrior in your chose field of endeavor when you go back to the outside world. But just because you don’t live a “rich and famous” lifestyle, doesn’t mean you don’t deserve that little something extra that rejuvenating spa treatments can provide. If you’re looking for something a little more close to home (and a lot less pricey) there also “day spas” cropping up all over the country, many times connected with either gyms or beauty salons or as freestanding franchises, so it’s more than likely that you’ll be able to find the genuine healing properties of a spa treatment just around the corner. And spa treatments don’t have to be expensive. On a recent walk around my own neighborhood with a stressed-out friend, a local day spa was offering a special half-hour massage, pedicure manicure for only $30. A word to the wise: do a little research on spa treatments to find out what they entail and what kinds of products they use. Though there should be very little risk, it’s possible that, since many spas use all natural ingredients (even vegeta-

bles and fruits) to create their proprietary products, you might be allergic. Like in a restaurant, it’s always best to ask. Also, massage and other physical therapists and teachers often have licensing and other requirements they must pass. Look for these before you put your body in their hands. In general: if you are paying for classes or treatments it’s a good idea to have a resume and references up front which, fortunately, most spas however large or small provide. Remember, if the services and treatments are as effective as they say, there should be plenty of people willing to sing their praises. Also, ask your friends, colleagues, and of course your hairdresser or other beauty professional for recommendations. Your local hair salon may be offering a variety of services from manicures and pedicures to massage, facials and body wraps that you never even knew about. Finally, even if you can’t indulge in a week of spa treatments, a simple half hour chair massage, a facial or other treatment can often provide just what you need to relieve the stress and anxiety of your everyday life, and in most cases you can purchase the healing products to take home, and your local spa practitioner often offers classes or other advice on how best to use them between visits as part of a stress-relieving program of yoga, meditation or other exercise that emphasizes stretching and breathing. Most of us never take the time to really relax and be pampered. With more spas and spa treatments available than ever before, it’s time we started. Copyright © 2006 Publishers-Edge

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A good first step in choosing a dentist is to ask neighbors, friends and coworkers about the family dentist they have chosen. This is especially helpful if you are moving to a new community and haven’t had time to become acclimated to your surroundings. If there is one dentist who is mentioned frequently and you like what you are hearing, the next step is to schedule a visit to meet him or her and get acquainted. The purpose is to see if you feel comfortable with this person and his dental practices. After all, the dentist you choose will be working on your teeth and the teeth of your spouse and children for possibly a long time. Ask the prospective dentist about his philosophy of health care. You might be surprised at the answer you receive. Ask about fees, payment plans, and insurance coverage. You know what your financial situation is, so it is proper for you to initiate the discussion. How did the dentist and his or her staff respond to you? Was there a professional atmosphere in the office? Did the dentist and staff take the time to listen to your concerns and seem genuinely interested? A dentist who seems too rushed or too busy to take the time to get acquainted may not have the time to address your personal needs and concerns down the road and is probably not the one you want. Something else to consider is the size of the dentist office. This isn’t always the case, but sometimes a dentist with a large practice and a large staff has little time to devote to individual patients. He or she is too busy working and keeping up with the cost of the practice! Large dental practices are more likely than smaller ones to hurry patients through without taking the time for proper examinations or thought to what is actually best for the patient. First and foremost, you want a dentist who has your best tooth care and treatment in mind. You can also make evaluations about a prospective dentist after your initial examination. Did the dentist take the time to do a thorough exam so that no problems or potential problems are missed? A thorough dental examination includes not only inspection of the teeth and gums, but also of the tongue, lips, inside of the cheek, palate, and the skin of the face and neck, plus feeling the neck for abnor-

mal lymph nodes and enlargement of the thyroid gland. A good dentist is also on the alert for periodontal (gum) disease. Did the dentist check for signs and symptoms of periodontal disease such as bleeding from the gums and/or pockets of decay? After the exam, did the dentist establish goals for your long-term care? In March of 1997, Consumers Research provided a number of questions for consumers to ask themselves after they have received treatment from a dentist. These help determine the level of the dentist’s skill. Here are the questions: How does your bite feel? Is any of the dental work irritating your gum? Does the treated tooth look like a tooth? Does dental floss or your tongue catch on the tooth? Did the dentist take time to polish your fillings? Do you feel pain when drinking hot or cold liquids? Was any debris left in your mouth after treatment? Does the dentist use a water spray to cool your teeth while drilling? Other things to watch out for in evaluating a prospective dentist are an emphasis on mass production rather than quality care; an emphasis on cosmetic procedures and one-visit comprehensive treatments; and the routine use of intravenous sedation. Your dentist should be someone in whose judgment you trust. You are entrusting to the dentist the long-term tooth care of your family. Asking the right questions ahead of time can help to assure you of making an informed decision that you won’t regret in the years to come. Copyright © 2005 Publishers-Edge

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How to Choose a Chiropractor BY TRACY JOHNSON Today, Chiropractors are moving up in the world as a practitioner that can heal your body from so much more than the everyday aches and pains and the occasional back injury. The spinal cord in the body is being linked to pretty much your overall health and fitness. For example, if you are having a problem with depression, a pinched nerve can cause it. Same for sinusitis, fatigue, migraines, and so many more symptoms that most doctors just prescribe drugs for. Chiropractic medicine is being looked at more and more for help with common ailments. This is starting to take trend due to the unnecessary drugs most doctors prescribe which may help the symptoms, but do not take care of the underlying problem. In research, it is found that your spinal cord is the traffic point for all your nerves. If one of them becomes pinched, or blocked, then you will begin to experience different types of ailments. So how does one go about finding the right Chiropractor for them? Well here are a few tips to help

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tine adjustments and assessments. If you have a chiropractor that only sees you when you are in pain, and you are looking for more of a permanent solution, not just a relief from symptoms, then try looking towards a holistic chiropractor. These chiropractors will give you a complete work up, from doing a spinal reading, to x-rays, to a full medical questionnaire and history. During these visits, the chiropractor will first meet with you to see where your trouble areas are and begin to address these areas. He/she will also begin to formulate a routine treatment plan to help readjust any spinal shifts and realign your neck as well to keep the nerves from pinching and ending in medical symptoms. Now that you know what type of chiropractor you are looking for, begin asking around (ask friends, neighbors, co workers, and family members) if they recommend any one that fits in your requirements. However, remember, just because your mom may love her chiropractor, it doesn’t mean that he/she will be a good fit for you. After receiving your recommendations, call the office and ask some questions on their policies and areas pertaining to the type of care you would like to receive. First impressions are always the most important, so if you do not feel like they will best complete your needs, then keep shopping around. Another thing to remember, is that most chiropractors accept insurance, so make sure yours will be compatible with them prior to setting your appointment. Some chiropractors offer free consultations and x-rays when starting up as a new patient. Use this time to ask more questions of your chiropractor and describe to him/her what you hope to receive from their care. A lot of chiropractors will be upfront and let you know if they can provide the type of care you are looking for and will even refer you to another if they cannot. Make sure to check on licenses and school credits prior to allowing the chiropractor to begin any adjustments on you. A good rule of thumb is to make sure they have been in their own practice for at least two years prior to becoming their patient. You don’t want to go see an intern that just graduated from his/her schooling and is looking for fresh meat to begin practicing on. A good chiropractor, as any other doctor will listen to you and work to meet your health goals and treatment needs. During your first visit, your chiropractor

Things to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Chiropractor Friends, family, and coworkers may be able to provide a starting point by referring you to a chiropractor they are familiar with. Chiropractors are licensed by the state, and should have completed six to seven years of college and post-graduate schooling from an accredited university. Chiropractic treatment can help with a wide variety of ailments, but a good doctor will make referrals when needed. Choosing a chiropractor is ultimately a personal decision, and you should chose a doctor you feel personally comfortable with. Copyright © 2005 Publishers-Edge

will ask you questions about your family history, diet, occupation, and prior treatment. The chiropractor will perform a physical exam. He will conduct a spinal examination to check for any structural abnormalities that may be causing problems. In some cases, you will be recommended for lab tests and X-rays. If after all of your careful shopping around, asking for referrals, and interviewing your prospective chiropractor, if you are not happy with the treatment you are receiving, you are always free to ask for a second opinion or find a new chiropractor to treat you.

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11325 SW 82 AVENUE - KILLIAN Vacant Lot Lot: 37,461 Impact Fees Paid $549,000

520 NEDA AVENUE CORAL GABLES Hammock Oaks Wooded Lot Lot: 25,078 $775,000

11405 SW 82 AVENUE - KILLIAN Vacant Lot Lot: 31,799 $499,000

6910 SW 71 COURT SOUTH MIAMI 4BD/3BA Lot: 20,000 $650,000 - PENDING SALE

13194 SW 142 STREET WEST KENDALL 3BD/3.5BA Living: 2,704 Venezia Lakes Lot: 8,016 $448,000

3062 NEW YORK STREET COCONUT GROVE Rent: $2,600 Living: 2,600 $615,000

500 NE 29 STREET, #1108 UPPER EAST SIDE 2BD/2BA Living: 1,198 Moon Bay Condo $365,000

11405 SW 82 AVENUE - KILLIAN 3BD/2BA Living: 2,327 House/Lot Lot: 31,799 $599,000

7270 SW 89 STREET, C403 DADELAND 2BD/2BA Living: 1,242 Downtown Dadeland Condo $310,000

DIRECT LINE:

Size: 50 x 24 24 Hr. Security

$330,000 4471 NW 198 STREET MIAMI GARDENS 3BD/1BA Living: 1,427 Rent: $2000 Lot: 10,000 $240,000 2101 BRICKELL AVE, #2502 BRICKELL 1BD/1BA Living: 791 Skyline Condo $240,000 - SOLD 13825 NW 85 CT - MIAMI LAKES 3BD/3BA Townhouse $215,000 15675 SW 82 CR LN - KENDALL 1BD/1BA Condo $110,000 8810 FONTAINEBLEAU, #120 SW MIAMI 1BD/1BA Living: 680 Rent: $1000 lst Floor $85,000

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