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Celebrate the holiday season in paradise BY ALANA PEREZ Executive Director, Pinecrest Gardens
Nights of lights, festivals, music and dance. If you happen to be in town for Thanksgiving and you’re looking for some new and exciting things to do with friends, family or visiting guests, we have some amazing entertainment at the Gardens that will appeal to just about any taste or any age. No need to fight the downtown crowds or worry about feeding the hungry parking meters when there is so much to do right here in your own backyard! CHICK-FLICK WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21 It’s an evening of live music, martinis and a movie under the stars. This month we’re featuring How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, a delicious romantic comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. Hollywood.com says: “You gotta love, love, love it, especially when it’s devious, deceitful, selfish, brutal and manipulative.” Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for live, unplugged guitar, cocktails and tapas, and our film begins at 8 p.m. Best thing of all, for most of you there is no work on Thursday because it’s the night before
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Happy Thanksgiving! Two-year-old Jordan Diamond gets an upclose look at Tom, a full-grown turkey, during a recent educational visit to the Bet Shira Early Childhood Center by animals from the Little Farm Petting Zoo. The animals — including goats, sheep, ducks, rabbits and baby chicks – were taken to the private preschool and kindergarten to help the children understand the concept of the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 22.
Palmetto Middle School marks 50 years BY NANCY EAGLETON
he 50th Anniversary Committee is planning a day of special events to honor the school’s half-century of academic excellence and an alumni celebration on Saturday, Jan. 26. The celebration will begin with an alumni breakfast, 9-11 a.m., in the school’s Media Center. The festivities will continue with an alumni pep rally picnic, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., on the school campus. The picnic will be open to the public. The committee is working to secure food vendors and entertainment for the family event. Alumni can show their school spirit by purchasing a personalized commemorative wall tile, which will be displayed on a 50th Anniversary mural at the school. “We encourage all Palmetto Middle School alumni to make plans to attend, and to help spread the word about the celebration,” said Ceil Fitts, of the Palmetto Middle School PTSA. To get connected and learn more about the 50th Anniversary event, email Fitts at <FittsC@bellsouth.net> or go online at <www.Facebook.com/PalmettoMiddle School – PTSA>.
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AMY LINDHOLM Palmetto High School senior Amy Lindholm is passionate about History Miami, Miami’s historical museum. She has been interning at the museum and working on the Teen Miami display, which includes a variety of exhibits including Teen Fun Day – Music Scenes: Records and Teens; 1960s Garage Band of South Florida; Teen Miami Memoirs Film Screen and Discussion (Dec. 15) and Teen Fun Day – Design Through Time (Jan. 12). The exhibition has been a three-year effort of 20 Miami-Dade high school students. They have all been part of an internship program that started in 2010. “We go to the museum eight hours a month during the school year,” Lindholm says. “The first summer we weren’t paid. We went five weeks there during the first summer.” That summer was like attending a Museum 101 class. The students learned how the museum works, how the departments work together and how to build exhibits. “There was an application process and interviews,” Lindholm says. “I only heard about it when my neighbor told me about it. I sent in my application. You had to have a creative project, an interview and an essay. The interview came after you submitted your project and essay.” For her project, Lindholm created a popup scrapbook with photos. “I basically had all the different aspects of my life,” she says. “I’m named after
Amelia Earhart, indirectly. I included all my interests in my book.” Those interests include aviation. Her father is an air traffic controller and her brother is going to become one. Being a part of the Teen Miami project meant prioritizing her activities. “I actually had to decide between the yearbook and the museum,” she says. “I had the opportunity to join the yearbook staff, but I made the decision to leave before homecoming last year. I found my second home at the museum.” For this exhibition, the teens conducted 50 oral histories with people who had grown up in Miami. That group included people who lived in Miami from the 1930s to the 1990s. “We did object collection for different things we wanted to include in the exhibition,” Lindholm says. The exhibition itself features teens at war, consumerism and fashion, diversity, music and the future today. “It reflects on how teen life is different and similar,” she says. At Palmetto, Lindholm is president of the Shape club, which raises money for other school clubs. “We get a grant of $500 to donate to other non-profits,” she says. “They send us applications. As a club, we decide what areas we want to focus on.” When the club decides to donate funds, it also commits itself to volunteer in that area. “We were talking about doing a story time with kids and reading to them,” she says. “We want to focus on education. We want to impact it in a big way other than just learning.” Lindholm is also involved in student government as student council historian. Her other interests include creative writing, so she has joined the creative writing club. Club members have been working on launching a literary magazine. Plans for college include majoring in graphic design. “My reach school is Pratt in Brooklyn,” she says “My number one school in Florida is FSU.” She is also interested in SCAD – in Savannah. “I want to do a lot of really different things — advertising and communications, photography, sports photography, graphic design, general communications, communications design. I just have to figure out how to get a degree that will let me do all those things.” By Linda Rodriguez Bernstein
HALLE MELTZER Halle Meltzer, a high school senior who attends the School for Advanced Studies at Miami-Dade College, has been honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a national honor for those who inspire others to engage in volunteer service. She earned the award for her work on Symphonettes, an all girls community service club that raises money for music organizations and provides ushers at local music events such as the opera. Members of Symphonettes also volunteer at Fairchild Tropical Garden. Last year, Meltzer was the co-coordinator of the Symphonettes Fashion Show. Because of her efforts on that event, she received the Helen Marie Witty Award, named for a member of the Symphonettes and a Palmetto High School drama student who died in a car accident. “The award recognizes members with exceptional dedication, leadership and thoughtfulness,” Meltzer says. “I was very proud to receive this honor.” This year she is the Symphonettes’ treasurer. “It’s something I enjoy,” she says. Working on the fashion show took a lot of time. One of the hardest parts was finding the clothes for the models. Macy’s finally provided the merchandise. Meltzer also had to attend the many rehearsals needed to make the program run smooth. “A lot of it we tried to do on a low budget,” she says. “I helped create the program
and the invitations.” At night, she would go home and make the centerpieces. “Around 200 people attended,” she says. “It was the largest profit we made in two years. We were able to donate $30,000 to musical and arts groups, including the Miami children’s chorus, Florida Youth Symphony.” Her volunteer work also includes the NOAA facility on Key Biscayne. Her interest in marine science led to volunteering at NOAA. “I’ve been doing that since the summer of ninth grade,” she says. “This year I’m able to work during the year. The first year I worked doing hurricane research. Then it was ocean chemistry related to the Florida Bay and this year, a continuation of the ocean chemistry.” The first two years she worked with NOAA, she was a student at Palmetto High. In her junior year, she switched to SAS. “It seemed like the kind of place for me,” Meltzer says. “There’s a lot more freedom and a lot less competition. It’s also nice because you get more attention from the teachers.” She loved her time at Palmetto, but liked the idea of taking college level courses and was intrigued by the variety of courses she had access to at SAS, including oceanography and meteorology. One of the advantages Meltzer will have when she goes off to college next year is that she will have already earned her AA, as well as her high school diploma. “My decision to leave Palmetto was actually very difficult, because I was involved in the television production class and that was a club I really enjoyed,” Meltzer says. “Overall, though, I decided working towards my AA would greatly benefit me for college.” At her next college, she hopes to major in marine science, environmental studies or environmental protection. She is applying to the University of Miami’s Rosenthiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Boston University. Along with her passion for Symphonettes and marine science, Meltzer loves photography and enjoys working with black and white film. “My photos have been published in Palmetto’s literary magazine and one of them won the Officer Snook Environmental Photo Contest,” she says. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
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JOSÉ CASTRO Palmetto High School senior Jose (Jay) Castro is an Eagle Scout. He completed his Eagle Project last November and received his badge at a Court of Honor with several other Boy Scouts during the last school year. Because
of his involvement with Boy Scouts, Castro has earned almost 900 hours of community service. “We have a really large troop and they turn out anywhere from 10-18 Eagle Scouts a year; I go to all of their projects,” Castro says. Castro finished his project last November at Coral Reef Park. The project was done in the area of the park near the office where three sidewalks intersect to form a triangle. “I had 101 people sign in,” Castro says. “The largest part of the project was mulching.” Not only did they mulch, they also planted Mondo grass, Variegated Flax and Liriope. “We got that (the mulch) free from a mulching company,” Castro says. “We got two truckloads and we spread that in five hours. It was a mountain of mulch.” They also repaired a wooden fence near Southwest 77th Avenue and built two custom-designed benches. “I designed two benches with my grandfather, who is an architect,” Castro says. “They are backless benches. We had the posts built by a metal shop. They were donated.” The park benches were placed in the triangle area. “That was nice; I’ve gone back and have seen people using them,” he says.
The project cost $1,000, of which he was able to generate $925 by fundraising. Most of the donations came from sending out letters to friends and family. At Palmetto, Castro is an officer in Future Business Leaders of America. “I’ve gone to the state competition every year,” he says. “The first year (the category) was introduction to business. The second year was business math and the next year was business communications.” To get to the state competition, he had to be in the top three at the district competition. “This year I’m thinking of doing economics,” Castro says. “I’m probably going to need a lot more studying. It’s definitely harder than the other subjects that I’ve taken.” Castro also plays viola in the Palmetto orchestra. He has been first chair for three years. He started playing viola as a club activity when he was in the fifth grade at Palmetto Elementary. He is now involved with the Greater Miami Youth Symphony (GMYS). He started at the symphony level last year and is continuing this year. “We play professional level music at multiple concerts throughout the year, including
one last year that we played with flutist Nestor Torres,” Castro says. Playing viola is important enough to him that he plans to play in college, although music is not likely to be his major. “I might minor in it, but if I don’t, I’ll participate in an intramural orchestra,” he says. Castro’s college applications include submissions to Cornell, Northwestern, University of Florida, University of Miami, Vanderbilt, Duke and Bucknell. He is interested in majoring in engineering, probably electrical or possibly industrial. “It’s a different way of looking at things,” he says. “When you got to engineering school, you learn to look at problems in a different way and look at solutions.” This summer, Castro spent five weeks volunteering at the Museum of Science’s summer camp. “It’s a really good program to get you thinking about science and how it works,” he says. “It seemed like a nice environment to work in.” Additional community service includes volunteer work with Relay for Life. He became involved with it when it started in Pinecrest. “I do it with my friends,” he says. “I’m going to do it again this year.” By Linda Bernfeld Rodriguez
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R&T Signature Grill hosting Miracle League fundraisers BY DONNA SHELLEY
R&T Signature Grill recently began its special fundraising efforts on behalf of the Miracle League of Miami-Dade. Dan Kaplan, the restaurant’s owner hit upon an idea to attract customers to his new eatery while fundraising. On the third Friday of every month from 4 to 10 p.m., 15 percent of all purchases will be donated to the Miracle League. Donations will help fund the construction of the first league baseball field in Miami designed specifically for children with special needs. When speaking of his charitable efforts for the league Kaplan said, “I’ve always known that giving back is good for business and good for the community. Every kid and parent should have the opportunity to experience sports and the joy of sports.” The field where dreams of baseball will, at last, be realized by children with special needs begins with the Howard Palmetto Baseball Softball Association (HPBSA), a longstanding organization that has been integral to youth sports in South Florida since 1962. HPBSA offers boys and girls
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T-ball, baseball, and softball played in the parks of Miami-Dade County, Village of Palmetto Bay and Village of Pinecrest. In 2011, HPBSA turned its attention to build-
ing a program for children with special needs. The goal of the newly formed Miracle League of Miami-Dade is to construct a new type of baseball field that removes the barriers that keep children with special needs from enjoying one of America’s most popular sports. Fundraising for the $1.5 million project was given a major boost by a $100,000 donation from the Florida Marlins. Nationally, there are 235 Miracle Leagues in the U.S., many of which receive significant financial support from Major League Baseball teams. The league has partnered with Miami-Dade County Parks to locate the field at Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24 St. Keith Reilly, executive board member and co-chair of the Miracle League, has been, according to co-chair Karl Sturge, the “fuel” behind the idea. “The impetus for this was having a child with special needs come to the HPBSA and having no way for him to play. This effort has already proven to be a tremendous success for families and the league,” said Reilly.
Anthony Nodarse and his mother, Grissel, attended the event. Anthony and other children with special needs were looking forward to their first game to be played in the beginning of November. Wearing his new baseball shirt, Anthony proudly smiled for the camera. “It has been so hard to find some place for him to play baseball. He wasn’t accepted. I signed him up for the Miracle League. He just wants to play,” said Grissel, fighting back tears. Roasters ’n Toasters (open for breakfast and lunch) recently added a new concept to their business, the R&T Signature Grill, a family and sports-oriented lunch and dinner spot. Roasters ’n Toasters (established in 1984) is a New York-style deli and catering business. Roasters ’n Toasters has three locations — in Pinecrest, Skylake and Miami Beach. R&T Signature Grill is located at 9471 S. Dixie Hwy., in Pinecrest, across from Shorty’s. For more information, call 305-6633000 or visit the website at <www.rntsignaturegrill.com>. To get involved with the Miracle League, visit its website at <www.miracleleagueofmiami.org>.
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HOLIDAYS, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Thanksgiving. Have a little rest and relaxation before the kitchen madness begins. 46 NIGHTS OF LIGHTS — A HOLIDAY LIGHT FESTIVAL Shake off your turkey coma and join us when we throw the switch and light up the night on Thanksgiving at 6 p.m. This brilliant and beautiful festival featuring over 60 glittering and larger than life light installations will be open every night at the Gardens for visitors from 6-10 p.m. through Jan. 6. On many of the evenings, we will feature entertainment for children, including storytelling, puppetry, music and more. Macy’s Catering will provide sweet treats and snacks, including delicious eggnog and hot cocoa. Celebrate the season in our tropical winter wonderland. General Admission is $5 and children under two enter free. OMERIAH MALCOLM MUSIC FOUNDATION SECOND ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT — THURSDAY, NOV. 29 AT 8 P.M. James Malcolm, the youngest of the Bob Marley cousins, has created an event that depicts his family’s journey from Africa in the 1500s to the present though orchestral music, dance and song. The Journey and Celebration of the world-renowned Marley family will feature Pianist James Malcolm, Stephen Marley with Orchestra Miami, Gospel Choirs and a Troupe of Dancers from Senegal. VIP tickets are $100 which includes a pre-concert reception with the artists and preferred seating. All other tickets are $60. Proceeds will provide music education and equipment for underprivileged children in Ethiopia, Jamaica and South Florida. Call 305-669-6990 for information FLAMENCO PURO — SATURDAY, DEC. 1 AT 8 P.M. Pinecrest Gardens presents the world-
renowned Flamenco Puro Dance Company featuring artistic director, choreographer and dancer Clarita Filguerias. For 25 years Filguerias has performed through Europe, Latin America and the U.S. Her many credits include touring with the Gypsy Kings. Join us Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. when this extraordinary company of dancers, singers and musicians bring all of the magic and allure of Spain to the Banyan Bowl for one night only. This show is sure to be sold out so we recommend purchasing tickets early. Call 877496-8499 or select your seats on line at <pinecrestgardens.org>. HOLIDAY FESTIVAL AND GIFT BAZAAR — DEC. 2 FROM 11 A.M.-6:30 P.M. Join us for a day-long celebration featuring activities for the entire family including kids’ arts and crafts, face painting and more. There will be storytelling, puppet shows, holiday family photos, model train displays, Hanukkah and Christmas festivities, delicious food and many artisans selling hand-crafted gifts. The Banyan Bowl is programmed from noon until 6:30 p.m. with the Maria Verdeja School of Dance, Miami Children’s Theater, Gospel and Hanukkah Choirs and a special performance by the Greater Miami Youth Symphony and the Greater Miami Youth Jazz Band. We’ll light up the entire park in full holiday splendor at 5:45 p.m. while being serenaded by the Miamians. General admission is $5 and children under two are admitted free.
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Diamond Ball raises nearly $4M for MCH Foundation BY JEREMY KATZMAN
Nearly 700 community, business and society notables were taken through a bold and elegant depiction of “A Frosted Masquerade Affair” at Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation’s 2012 Diamond Ball on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami. The event raised nearly $4 million, including announced gifts, to support world-class care at Miami Children’s Hospital. Guests of the Diamond Ball had the opportunity to see the world premiere of the Bald, Brave, Beautiful I Will Survive music video (visit YouTube.com/ MiamiChildrens to view), which Grammy Award-winning artist Gloria Gaynor recorded with Miami Children’s Hospital patients and supporters to raise funds to help find a cure and provide hope to children facing cancer. “No child should ever have to face a life-threatening disease like cancer,” said Gaynor via video salute. “I am asking you to step up and support the Bald, Brave, Beautiful patients at Miami Children’s Hospital because kids and chemo do not go together.” Following the music video premiere, Gaynor was inducted into the Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame. Guests of the Diamond Ball had the opportunity to hear from 10-year-old leukemia patient Briana Vega, who appeared in the music video with Gaynor and shared her experience as a patient at Miami Children’s Hospital. “This hospital is not a regular hospital to me,” Vega said. “It’s a carnival with some bumpy rides. I’m lucky to be getting my treatment where the nurses and doctors are kids at heart and where it’s all about the children.”
Pictured (l-r) are 2012 Diamond Ball International chair and Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation (MCH Foundation) board member Ravneet Chowdhury, MCH Foundation president and CEO Lucy Morillo-Agnetti, 2012 Diamond Ball chair and MCH Foundation board member Marile Lopez, and 2012 Diamond Ball Auction chairs DJ Kerr and Lauren Sturges-Fernandez. (Photo Credit: Orlando Garcia) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation board member Ravneet Chowdhury and Anand Chowdhury were so inspired by Vega’s story that they immediately pledged a $1.75 million donation in the young girl’s honor. Named for the first chair and president of Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation (MCH Foundation), the Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame was created in 1986 to recognize and honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the health and happiness of children everywhere. It is the highest honor bestowed by
MCH Foundation. Previous inductees include legendary children’s advocates Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Barbara and Jack Nicklaus, Dwyane Wade, Beyoncé Knowles, Walt Disney and Audrey Hepburn, among others. “We are blessed to celebrate a woman who was selected for her work on behalf of children not just in her own backyard, but on a global level,” said Lucy MorilloAgnetti, president and CEO of MCH Foundation. “For years Gloria has supported a variety of leading children’s causes and other
philanthropic organizations and we are proud to induct her into our most prestigious fraternity.” Ranked among the top fundraisers in Florida, the Diamond Ball also featured Daymond John, founder and CEO of FUBU and Star of ABC’s Shark Tank, as emcee, with entertainment by the Drew T Band. Other notable Diamond Ball attendees included Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers, Sports Illustrated supermodel Nina Agdal, actor Juan Soler, CBS 4 anchor Shannon Hori and The Real Housewives of Miami cast members Adriana DeMoura and Alexia Echavarria, and others. In addition to the gift from the Chowdhurys, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation announced three challenge grants from the Batchelor Foundation totaling $800,000 over the next two years ($500,000 and $150,000 for 2013 and another $150,000 for 2014). The Diamond Ball Committee was led by chairs Marile and Jorge Luis Lopez, iinternational chairs Ravneet and Anand Chowdhury, and auction chairs Lauren Sturges-Fernandez and DJ Kerr. Sponsors included Premier Beverage, Sabadell United Bank, Duty Free Americas, Brown & Heller, American Airlines, Tri-City Electric, Selecta magazine, Accord Productions, Lava Studio, Maria Elena Headpieces, WOW Factor, JW Marriott Marquis Miami, Rene Ruiz, Mayda Cisneros, Laura Buccellati and Shark Branding. To learn more about the Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation and offer support, visit <www.mchf.org>, become a fan on Facebook at <www.facebook.com/MCHFoundation>, or call 305-666-2889, 1-800-987-8701.
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This Dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for You This is Little Blackie, a young Chihuahua/Italian Greyhound mixed breed. Little Blackie is a pint-sized ball of cuteness. He can be a tad shy if approached too hastily, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generally very comfortable and friendly with everyone he meets. Little Blackie loves to be held and cuddled; he embraces the role of being a lap dog. He came from a house of about 30 other dogs, so he gets along well with other dogs. He is loyal and lovable, and generous with giving kisses once he has bonded with you. Please consider adopting Little Blackie; he will be a wonderful addition to your family. For more information, call the Born Free Pet Shelter at 305-361-5507 or go to <www.bornfree.petfinder.com>.
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A ‘Clean Energy Green Corridor’ in Miami-Dade County BY KENT CROOK President, Wiremasters Electric
“Green” in South Florida means more than palm trees and lush tropical foliage. “Green” means lower power costs and an improved environment. For owners of residential and commercial property looking for ways to make “green” improvements, there is good news. The financial means to make those improvements is within reach, thanks to a program about to launch in early 2013. The “Clean Energy Green Corridor” is a relationship with Ygrene (“energy” spelled backwards) because of an interlocal agreement enabled by Florida PACE laws. PACE (Property Assessment Clean Energy) legislation, enacted in 2010, indicates that energy retrofits are benefits for the entire community, so these improvements can be financed through property taxes. The initial funding for the improvements comes from private sources. The Ygrene movement started in 2009 when Dennis Hunter, a Santa Rosa, CA real estate investor, created a model for use by private investors. The model led eventually to creation of Florida PACE laws. “If a property owner is eligible for financing, depending on what the project is, the funding is made available immediately, without any relation to the property owner’s credit record,” said Joseph Spector, vice president of operations for Ygrene Florida. Spector says that repayment appears as a line item on the owner’s annual property tax bill. The number of years for repayment is determined when application is made and approved.
WIREMASTERS Both residential and commercial property are eligible for applications within Miami Shores, Pinecrest, Cutler Bay, Palmetto Bay and South Miami. In the City of Miami, commercial and multi-family buildings are eligible for application, but in Coral Gables only commercial property is eligible. Here are some examples of “green” improvements that can be financed through this program: Lighting systems, replacement of doors and windows, improvements for wind resistance, HVAC systems and building insulation. According to Spector, benefits of these improvements can include enhanced property value, lower energyrelated operating costs, hurricane protection, improved air quality within the structure(s), and a boost in occupancy lease rates (for commercial properties). Contractors are key people in the Clean Energy Green Corridor. Under the PACE laws, Ygrene Florida gives them special training and certification. Contractors then use a special software application to check on a property owner’s eligibility for the financing program. For more information on the Clean Energy Green Corridor, check out the web site at <www.FLGreenCorridor.com>. Click on the “Contact” tab to get in touch with Joseph Spector. Check out our website at <www.wiremasterselectric.com> and contact us at 305-378-4011 or email us at <info@wiremasterselectric.com> with any questions and comments.
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Steroid use is being rewarded in baseball BY PRESTON MICHELSON
The punishment system for steroid abuse in baseball has failed. In August of this most recent season, Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Bartolo Colon was suspended for 50 games for an elevated testosterone level. Despite his conviction and admission, Colon was signed to a $3 million contract with incentives that could boost the value to $5 million, the most he has been paid since 2007. For players like Colon, steroid use has no inherent downside. He was not a candidate for Hall of Fame induction. He is not of a prominent stature in the society of baseball. He was and is, however, at a dwindling part of his career. He has effectively lengthened his career by couple extra years and bolstered his bank account with an extra few million dollars all by virtue of his cheating. I have long been a proponent of strengthening the methods of disciplining those who break the rules in terms of steroid use. The current system entails a 50-game suspension for first-time users, a 100-game suspension for second-time users, and a lifetime ban for third-time users. I do not understand why MLB allows for so much forgiveness. I do understand, however, why there is a lessening of a penalty for the first-time positive test. Players, most of them under the age of 30, make mistakes, a part of being a human. However, as the adage goes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.â&#x20AC;? Expedite the process of the lifetime ban. Have the second positive test trigger it. There should be no tolerance. Players like Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds and Alex Rodriguez have made their name, however tarnished, due to the influence of performance-enhancing drugs. These players played in a time where there were no such restrictions on steroid use. Had they played under this testing policy, they would have assuredly triggered a positive result. In this scenario, they would have been only one
CORNER positive test away from the end of their professional baseball career. I cannot fathom what kind of hard-headed stubbornness would be required to continue using performance-enhancing drugs with that kind of consequence looming. These players should not have been afforded the opportunity to garner such popularity and garner such whopping paychecks. There are players who are more honest and harder working that deserve the attention that has been wrongfully taken. In a similar situation as Bartolo Colon is Melky Cabrera, the former San Francisco Giants outfielder. In the same month as Colonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suspension, Cabrera was slapped with the same 50-game punishment. Just like Colon, he was in no situation of Hall of Fame consideration. Thus far, his career has just been served as a nominal Major League baseball player. However, he had a chance to change his status and he did. He was having an unusually outstanding season, so this positive test, unfortunately, caught few by surprise. However, Cabrera, now a free agent, is due for a modest pay day. His name and reputation are somewhat tarnished, but he is in a situation that he would not have been able to be in if it were not for the performance-enhancing drug. In a logical mindset, weighing upsides and downsides, his decision is understandable. In this field, leniency is not the answer. Players cannot be allowed to defeat the system with these machinations. Preston Michelson is a senior at Palmer Trinity School where he is the public address announcer for all varsity sporting events. Contact him on Twitter at @PrestonMich or by email at <michelsonpr@gmail.com>.
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Deering Estate’s 11th Wine on Harvest Moon HAL FELDMAN Each October harvest moon, the Deering Estate Foundation utilizes its 444-acre Palmetto Bay site to celebrate the season with good food, wine and people. “We cap the attendance at 450 to create an intimate event where the community’s most involved people can really get to know each other,” said former foundation president Dan Yglesias. Bathed in crisp moonlight, this year’s event was themed “The Magic of Paris – C’est Magnifique” and featured 12 restaurants and eight wine tasting stations, each serving French-themed items. While most wines were served and sponsored by Vintage Liquor and Wine Bar, one couldn’t help but be attracted to the Deering Wine booth, the only California wine offering. Blair and Todd Maus were pouring their 2009 Sonoma Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Sauvignon blends. “We named the vineyard Deering to honor the agricultural heritage of the family,” Blair Maus, the great great granddaughter of Charles Deering. She went on to say that although they don’t get back to the Deering Estate as often as
they would like, they make it a point to present their wines at “Wine on Harvest Moon” every year. By my taste, it was hard to beat their 2009 Nelligan Road Cabernet Sauvignon. Both inside and out, the event was elegant and lively. After entering, the first tasting station was graciously manned by Paul Neidhart (executive director of the Economic Development Council of South Miami Dade and a Deering Foundation director), his wife Lois, Walter Flores (owner of Golden Rule Seafood and also a Deering Foundation director) and his wife Pamela Mullins. Once greeted like that, the rest of the cheery event followed suit. The Parisian theme was punctuated with a cooking demonstration by Oceania Cruise Line's French master chef Franck Garanger and playfully carried out with the décor and strolling Mademoiselles. Lynn Cambest, executive vice president of Coconut Grove Bank, was on hand as a sponsor. “We are the oldest bank in Miami-Dade County and we are interested in the rich history of our county,” said Cambest. “The Deering Estate and Matheson Hammock are of vital importance to Miami’s historic fabric and we like to actively celebrate and promote our history where we can.” One of Coconut Grove Bank’s shareholders, Finlay B. Matheson, enjoyed his first “Wine on Harvest Moon” event. Matheson was instrumental in the preservation of the Deering Estate in 1985 when the state purchased the property for $22.5 million. “The food is fabulous, the wine is superb, the people are wonderful and of course the estate is super, especially when you are here at sunset looking at Biscayne Bay. That’s why we live in South Florida and what makes it so special.” Besides the food, wine and conversation, the evening featured a live auction. South BMW was the presenting sponsor and several of their cars were positioned on the grounds. Creative Tastes Catering, Paella Party, George’s in South Miami, La Gloutonnerie, Oceanaire, Smith and Wollensky, Truluck’s, Morton’s The Steakhouse in ––––––––––––––––––––––– Deering Wines’ Blair Maus, the great-great granddaughter of Charles Deering, was on hand for the event from Sonoma, CA.
Manning the first wine tasting station were (l-r) Lois and Paul Neidhard with Pamela Mullins and Walter Flores.
Pictured (l-r) are Lynn Cambest, Becky Matkov and Finlay B. Matheson. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Coral Gables, Fabien’s Bistro, Red Fish Grill, Crepe Maker and the Creative Tastes Catering Company served food. Publix Bakery supplied French desserts. If you’re interested in attending next year’s event and supporting this wonderful venue, make sure to get your tickets early. The event regularly sells out.
I’m always looking for interesting people and events for consideration in upcoming issues. You can contact me with your ideas at < w w w . M i a m i H a l . c o m > , <Hal@MiamiHal.com> or <www.facebook.com/MiamiHal>.
HAL’S HOMEOWNER HELP When you are ready to put your home on the market, don’t fix up things that won’t add value. Call a Realtor to do a walkthrough. If you contact me, I’ll provide a complimentary assessment of what changes will be valuable to your sales price and what will catch the
Hal Feldman is a Realtor with RE/MAX Advance Realty. On Sundays from 10 a.m.Noon he is outside Wagons West in the Suniland Shopping Center to talk real estate and answer questions. Stop by, say hello and ask him about the value of your home.
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Do a few extra minutes really matter? BY RABBI YOSSI HARLIG Director, Chabad Center of Kendall/Pinecrest
It is not uncommon to hear people say, “We’ve got a few hours to kill.” Why do we use the phrase “killing time”? We may waste paper by not using it wisely, but we don’t say we’re killing paper. When we don’t use our time wisely, we do, in fact, kill time. It is gone, you cannot get it back. When I hear the phrase “killing time,” I am reminded of a story that helps teach us that every minute is precious. A young boy was traveling with his grandfather on the subway. When the train reached a certain station, the boy hurriedly pulled his grandfather across the platform onto another train. When the elderly man saw that the train that he had boarded was headed in the very same direction as the one he had just been on, he asked his grandson why they had changed trains. “That train was local,” replied the youngster. “This one is express; we save five minutes.” There was a moment of silence and then the grandfather turned to his grandson and said, “And what are we going to do with those extra five minutes?” Do those extra few minutes here and there really matter? The verse in the Torah which describes the conclusion of the creation of the world is one of the better known verses: “And God completed on the seventh day His work which He had done and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.” We set aside the seventh day – from sunset on Friday afternoon until night on the following day – as a holy day, a day of rest because God did so when He “rested” on the
seventh day from the creation of the world. The beginning of the verse is, however, problematic. It seems to imply that God actually worked to finish the job on the seventh day. So did He work on the seventh day or did He rest? Our sages explain that God did not actually work at all on the seventh day, but He did work until the very last moment on the Friday afternoon. Since humans don’t know exactly at which precise moment the day passes, we cannot work until the very last moment. We need to accept Shabbat a few moments early to insure we don’t “go overtime.” God, who knows exactly when the new day begins, can work until the very last moment – so it appears as if He is working on Shabbat. But why did God have to work until the very last moment? Surely He could have finished His work earlier and have saved us from thinking that He had actually worked on the seventh day. As with everything, God had an intention. At the very outset, with the creation of the world, He wanted to teach us a priceless lesson – that every moment is precious, that we need to value our time. God worked until the very last moment on the last day of creation because He wanted to convey this important message – even if we have just a few minutes at our disposal, those minutes are not to be wasted; they are to be used toward the purpose for which we were created. On the very first day that man was created, God taught us by way of example that “killing time” goes against our entire belief system and the purpose for which we were created. Every moment we are given is a gift. That moment is to be used to create good things and to build a better world around us, not to “kill.” For more information, go to <www.chabadofkendall.org>, visit us at 8700 SW 112 St. or call 305-234-5654.
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What to look for when choosing a merchant processor BY GONZALO RUIZ
Chief U.S. Sales Officer, Credomatic Merchant Services Congratulations! You are an ambitious business owner that is ready to open the doors for customers or have already been in business for a while. Being able to accept credit cards as a major form of payment has become a priority for you. In order to do so, you need to open a Merchant Account through a Merchant Processor. There is a wide selection of Merchant Processors in the marketplace and choosing the right one can be a challenging task. The following is a list of the main factors to consider when selecting a merchant account provider: PAYMENT SOLUTIONS — What services does the merchant processor offer? Most processors begin with the most basic services including credit and debit card processing. This means that your customers can use major credit cards as a form of payment. However, you can also consider if the processor offers check services and gift card programs. Also, ask the processor about their pricing structure and cost per transaction, and ensure that it is as transparent as possible. In addition, inquire about all fees including any setup fee, application fee or monthly statement fee. PROCESSING SOLUTIONS — Now that you can actually accept credit cards as a form of payment, you need the appropriate hardware through which you will swipe or enter the credit card information. If your business is mostly card present, consider a credit card terminal or a vir-
BUSINESS tual terminal with a credit card reader that connects to a computer. If your business will be on the road, then you will need to consider a mobile processing solution such as credit card readers that attach to an iPhone or Android. Finally, you may also consider a point of sale solution (POS), which is popular for restaurants. MERCHANT PROGRAMS — Merchant processors offer an array of additional programs tailored to business owners’ needs. These can include next-day funding, cash advances and terminal placement programs. In addition, processors also offer fraud prevention programs, such as ensuring that customers have PCI in place. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of requirements designed to ensure that merchants that process, store or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. You can also ask the processor about their chargeback management program in case a customer charges back a sale to your business. PERSONALIZED SERVICE — This might be one of the most important items to consider when choosing a merchant processor. Consider choosing a local processor that assigns a relationship manager to your business and acts as a consultant that guides you through account set up and ongoing business needs. For more information, call 305-3723000, ext. 343, or go to <www.credomaticusa.com>.
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Make sure you adopt healthy holiday habits BY PAT MORGAN
The holidays are just around the corner, and with them come the many temptations to let go of your healthy habits as you indulge in the abundance of food, drink, parties, shopping, late nights and more. You know how it goes. You justify eating too many sweets, too much stuffing, marshmallow-covered sweet potatoes and all the other yummy food that is at every gathering, telling yourself that this opportunity only comes around once a year, it is the holidays after all and the food is part of the tradition, that just a little bit here and there is not a problem. Then you decide to skip exercise in exchange for attending a holiday event or recover from one the night before. And there is temptation to drink more than usual and not get enough rest, which can leave you tired, grumpy or even sick. Before you know it, your clothes are fitting a little tighter and you are not feeling quite as good about yourself. Of course we all want to enjoy the holidays and all the goodies that make them special, but it does not have to be at the expense of your wellness and healthy habits. Rather than finding yourself heavier, exhausted, broke and depressed at the start of the New Year, why not decide now that you will make your health and good energy a top priority this holiday season. Listed below are four tips to help you maintain your healthy habits through the holidays:
• MAKE EXERCISE A REGULAR PART OF YOUR SCHEDULE Set aside time on your calendar for your exercise routine. Take a walk, go to the gym, jump on your bike for a ride. Do something to get moving, to get the oxygen flowing and your heart pumping. Ask yourself: What exercise will I make a part of my schedule?
• USE A LITTLE SELF CONTROL There is nothing wrong with enjoying holiday treats and delicious meals in moderation. Make a decision in advance that you will limit yourself to reasonable servings and choose long-term health over short-term satisfaction. Ask yourself: What can I do today that will help me stay focused on healthy choices through the holidays? • FIND ALTERNATIVES TO HOLIDAY SPENDING Gifts do not have to be expensive to be meaningful. And holiday gatherings do not need to be extravagant to be fun and joyous. Ask yourself: What is my holiday budget? What changes can I make now to better manage finances through the holidays? • SAY YES TO YOURSELF The holidays are jam-packed with activities, parties, receptions and networking opportunities. While it is fun to reconnect with friends and colleagues, it can also be draining and overwhelming keeping up with it all. Make time to revive and rejuvenate yourself regularly. Ask yourself: What will I do to ensure that I make time for myself in the flurry of holiday activities? If you are ready to make yourself a priority in your life and would like to explore how coaching may support you, call me to schedule your discovery session. Happy Holidays! Pat Morgan has an MBA and is a professional coach. She works with busy professionals to help them become more profitable and productive by capitalizing on their strengths, improving habits for balance and wellness, and taking focused action to create powerful change. She may be contacted by calling 305-458-2849 or by email at <CoachPatMorgan@gmail.com>.
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JCC textile arts exhibit explores Jewish history and issues Linda K. Landy ALPER JCC About 10 years ago my mother introduced the Miriam’s Cup to our Passover Seder. Each year she reads a passage that speaks of the multi-talented Miriam as a dancer, prophetess and stitcher, among others. We have always been a little skeptical about the stitcher claim because my mother is an accomplished needle artist. So, I did a little research. If anything, I thought the stitcher claim may have evolved from Debbie Friedman’s wonderful Miriam’s Song in which she sings. “And Miriam was a weaver of unique variety; the tapestry she wove was one which sang our history. With every strand and every thread she crafted her delight! A woman touched with spirit, she dances toward the light.” I still think that passage uses weaver as a metaphor, but there are many other references to weaving in the Torah. Exodus 35:25-26 says the women wove curtains for
the wandering Tabernacle of the Sinai RIGHT: desert: “And all the women who were wise Portrait by Estelle Yarinsky. hearted did spin with their hands and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen. And all the women whose hearts stirred them up in wisdom spun goats’ hair.” Interest in Jewish fiber arts is more popular than ever. There is a local chapter of the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework whose mission is to pass needlework traditions to other generations of by sharing knowledge and techniques needed to create handcrafted items intended for both Jewish Menorah by Miriam Schapiro ritual and cultural use. Further evidence of I have received unbelievable (and unexpectunprecedented ed) international response to a Dreidel con- this structed of woven beads that I designed. There attention to Judaic neeis a wide variety of local competitions inviting dle arts is an upcoming exhibition at the artists to design Judaic art and ritual objects. Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center, which presents the work of 44 significant international textile artists who each address issues of memory and reflection, interpret history and ritual or find links between the past and present. A Stitch in Jewish Time: Provocative Textiles opens on Sunday, Dec. 2, and runs through Jan. 13. The exceptional contemporary artists of the exhibit, organized by the Jewish Institute of Religion Museum at New York’s Hebrew Union College, use both humor and poignancy to reveal their interpretation of aspects of the Holocaust, war, patriotism, celebration, prayer, feminism and sexuality. They apply their skillful creativity to the ever-evolving understanding of Jewish values, pushing conventional
boundaries and often challenging traditional forms. Among the artists represented are Judy Chicago, Estelle Yarinsky, Mark Podwall, Arlene Fisch and Carol Hamoy. The textiles in this show leave an indelible impression that expands our perception of contemporary art, and enhance our understanding of Jewish history, experience and values. These works, which build upon the vast foundation of Jewish textile creativity, are overwhelmingly conceptual artworks, firmly set within a postmodern context. Their power stems from the artist’s ability to coax enormous meaning from the threads and stitches of ordinary fabric seen anew. For gallery hours and more information call 305-271-9000, ext. 268, or log on to <www.alperjcc.org>.
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Paul Borden is 2012 recipient of Terry Jackson Memorial Award BY LEE STEPHENS
Paul Borden, a founding member of SAMA and past two-term President of the organization, is the 2012 recipient of the Terry Jackson Memorial Award. The award, named for the late auto journalist, recognizes a member for outstanding service to SAMA and for contributions to the auto industry in South Florida. The announcement and presentation of a commemorative plaque was made at the annual SAMA luncheon sponsored by Hyundai at the Miami International Auto Show in Miami Beach. “Paul’s work on behalf of SAMA is invaluable to the success and continued growth of our organization,” said SAMA President Jaime Florez. “Paul has always been our ‘go-to’ guy when we need something done and he has been instrumental in keeping the association on an even keel when times got rough. We owe Paul a lot and he deserves a lot of credit for keeping this organization moving ahead.” Borden is a veteran newspaper journalist and automotive writer, formerly with several newspapers, including the Miami Herald, the Arkansas Gazette, Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger and Louisville Courier-Journal. He was a senior editor with AMI AutoWorld and has written on a freelance basis since then, and is a regular contributor to Examiner.com. Borden also is also the founding vice president of SAMA. Borden and his wife Virginia reside in the Kendall area of south MiamiDade County. The Terry Jackson Award is named for the late auto journalist who was a nationally known figure and also a founding mem-
Paul Borden ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
ber of SAMA. He succumbed to cancer in January 2009. Previous recipients of the Terry Jackson Award have been Marcello Serrato, president and founder of Prestige Auto Specialists; Rick Baker, president of the South Florida Automobile Dealers Association; and Jose “Pepe” Delfino, webmaster and media manager for SAMA.
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Who wears short shorts? We wear short shorts! BY CARL RACHELSON From Saturday, Nov. 24, until Saturday, Dec. 1, the Miami short Film Festival (they make the “s” in short lower case) will screen its latest entries in Miami. The festival was founded in 2002 by William Vela, who (with some friends) scraped together 17 movies and 50 chairs for an opening night. What happened was a reverse Clint Eastwood type of thing — there were no empty chairs when 310 arrived to watch. These days, the MsFF is less rudimentary. You’ve got to wonder at times — who is making this kind of films? Moreover, who is watching? In short (pardon the pun), these films are stepping stones. To make one, you still need some dollars since no one is paying to see them. Non-profits, grants, sponsors and personal pockets supply the necessary ends. However, if you make a good one — hello venture capitalists! Early on, influential Miami-Dade College Prez Eduardo Padrón offered support as he has often done for the arts in the city (although the website called Dr. Padrón by his middle name José), and the festival grew up.
LEFT: William Vela with Michael Moore and a friend.
BELOW: Miami Short Film Festival logo.
UM got involved for a spell, as did the Miami New Times; this year, the primary venue is the Paragon Grove 13. What is a short film? In 1932, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented awards for Best Short Subjects in comedy and something called novelty. For two decades, awards were presented for one-reel and tworeel short subjects. Since 1974, there has been an Academy Award for Live Action Short Films. These short films can run from three minutes to 40 minutes.
So this brings us back to Miami, where more than 700 films of fewer than 20 minutes were submitted to this year’s MsFF; 74 were chosen. Categories include Narrative, Local, Animation, Documentary, Music Video,
ART in MIAMI Experimental and Environmental, with potential winners in each grouping, plus one “Best of Festival” selection. There are a handful of trailers available for view on the website at <http://www.miamishortfilmfestival.com/nominees/>. There are three venues this year besides the Grove; inside Carl Fisher’s Historic City Hall on Washington Avenue, the circa 1927 Miami Beach Cinematheque; Watson Island’s Miami Children’s Museum; and the North Beach Bandshell. By the time you read this, the calendar will have been assembled, so tune into the website mentioned above for details. Check it out! You’ll like it. Carl Rachelson is a regular contributor to this newspaper. He has a Masters Degree in the Humanities and is an English teacher at Palmer Trinity School. He may be contacted by email at <crachelson@palmertrinity.org>.
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2012 ‘Rides ’n Smiles’ brings joy and happiness to ailing children BY LANCE JOSEPH
The fifth annual “Rides ’n Smiles” event rolled into the Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 10 and once again it lived up to its name —- putting happy smiles on the faces of deserving children faced with serious medical problems. The event is organized by the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA) in an effort to bring a few hours of joy and happiness to the lives of children fighting cancer and other debilitating diseases. “Rides ‘n Smiles” was the brainchild of SAMA vice president and racing legend Bill Adam, who expanded this year’s event to not only include invitations to 170 children from Baptist Hospital and Miami Children’s Hospital, but also to veterans and soldiers through the Wounded Warrior program. Nothing can describe the feeling that you get when you see the expression of pure joy on the faces of the kids after their first ride. One driver had a pretty young girl strapped into his car by one of the Army Ranger volunteers who also was attending the event
SAMA member and Palmetto Bay resident Dr. Ray Mummery gives a happy youngster a fast ride around the Homestead-Miami race track during the recent Rides ‘n Smiles event. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
for the day. Noticing that she appeared autistic, he tried to make conversation. “Do you have a favorite car?” he asked. “Are you having fun?” The girl did not respond. Oh well, he thought, this will be a quiet ride. By the third corner she turned and looked at him with a wide grin and said simply, “Faster, please!” That smile was what the day was all about. SAMA members volunteer their time to organize the event, fill a few hundred goody bags, make sure everything happens on schedule and drive the cars all day. More than two dozen of the most luxurious and desirable sports cars imaginable – from Chevrolet Corvettes and Dodge Vipers to Nissan GT-Rs and Mercedes Benz SLKs and even a few bonafide racing machines – are donated for the day by auto manufacturers, racing teams and even private owners. The ailing children and the Wounded Warriors are given three laps around the Homestead track at breakneck speed, effectively transporting them to an exotic world of speed and excitement and taking their minds away from their illness and injuries. Adam’s connections with the U.S. Air Force even ensured that a squadron of F-16 fighter jets would make a flyover of the Homestead-Miami Speedway during the lunch break to add just one more element of speed and excitement to the day’s events. From a Fiat 500 and Mazda Miata convertibles to a Nissan GT-R and a Porsche Carrera GT, there was an exotic car available to satisfy anybody’s automotive desire. Adam’s racing pals even brought in several actual race cars and ran a few demonstration laps, even taking a few guests for very quick rides around the track course. One car owner who had planned on simply displaying his classic 1970 Lamborghini Miura S – worth about $4 million to collectors – actually took a few lucky kids for rides in the car. I wonder if anyone appreciated the sound of those
Auto manufacturers and private owners provided a broad range of cars for the annual SAMA Rides ’n Smiles event at Homestead-Miami Speedway. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Weber carbs singing at full song as much as he did. It was a great day and a wonderful event! Each child left with an official certificate from the Homestead-Miami Speedway certifying that they had joined the 100 mph club on that special day. They also left with some great memories and stories to tell their friends. Rides ’n Smiles has traditionally been held after the last NASCAR Cup race at Homestead Speedway. This year it was moved up to the weekend preceding the race. Whether it was genius planning or just a lucky miracle, that meant it took place during the Miami Auto Show when most of the manufacturers’ representatives were in Miami. So, for the first time, many of them were able to experience what Rides ’n Smiles was all about. Lisa Barrow from Chrysler, Steve Parrett from Nissan and Araba Dowell from General Motors were all in attendance, while Hyundai Motor America representatives brought coffee and donuts in the morning, then provided a delicious catered lunch for everyone – event volunteers, soldiers and the kids and their families. Of course, Rides ’n Smiles would not happen without the support and assistance of the wonderful people at the HomesteadMiami Speedway who believe this event is important enough to provide the free use of
the track and facilities for the day. In addition to the donation of the track, Rides ’n Smiles was made possible this year by the generosity of auto manufacturers Hyundai, Nissan, Chrysler, Porsche, GM, Ford, BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes Benz, as well as many individuals and professional racing teams who provided vehicles for the event. The toughest part of the day was that it had to end. But, one thing was certain — everyone was making plans to return to the Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2013 and do it all over again for the sixth edition of Rides ’n Smiles.
SAMA member Juan Robbin is all smiles as he and a young passenger make a lap around the HomesteadMiami Speedway track. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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TRUE HEALING COMES FROM WITHIN
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et’s look at our Health. Most people wake up and say, “Well, I'm ok because I opened my eyes and I'm still here.” But if one is honest with oneself, he or she is living in less than perfect health and doing nothing to change the situation. Why is that? Because we live in a Sick Care Model. We wait for the problem to magically disappear, (aka get use to it), or self-prescribe some over the counter medication to see if it will help, (hide), the symptom. Now let’s look at a Health Care Model. You were created perfectly in the womb with no outside assistance, with just the in-born intelligence of the body, the same intelligence that runs the
Universe. The first organs that formed were your Brain and Nervous System which then directed the production of the rest of your body. Physical symptoms are the body’s alarm system letting us know that some organ or organ systems are not functioning optimally, at 100%. True healing comes from within. We all hold the Power within us to heal. We have to allow the body to maintain its checks and balances thru proper neurological function. This requires more than swallowing a pill that will only affect the symptom and not the root cause. If medication alone could fix the cause you would not have to refill a prescription.
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Don’t rely solely on ‘Uncle Sam’ during retirement BY LENNY SKLAWER
New York Life Insurance Company You can’t watch television or read a newspaper without being reminded of the uncertain times we’re in. Disappearing jobs, disturbing stock market losses, the rising cost of living — we don’t need to tell you that it’s rough out there. This has made planning for your own retirement even more complicated than ever. From October 2007 to the end of first-quarter 2009, the market lost nearly $2.8 trillion in retirement savings. While the market has improved since then, many who were counting on their 401(k) may not even read their account statements anymore. SOCIAL SECURITY But other factors have muddied the waters for mapping a course toward a financially secure retirement. People are living longer. At the beginning of the 20th Century, life expectancy at birth was 47.3 years. Today, life expectancy is nearly 78 years. This is good news, but we need to prepare for more years in retirement. And if you thought Social Security would take care of you, think again. In 2011, the maximum monthly benefit for a worker retiring at age 66 was $2,366 — not enough for many of you to live comfortably.
MONEY TALK While there are no easy solutions, the purchase of a life insurance policy can guarantee the protection of your loved ones and also supplement your retirement savings if the death benefit is no longer needed. LEAVING A LEGACY Life insurance’s primary purpose is to deliver guaranteed death benefit protection, which can provide a generally taxfree legacy to your loved ones. But permanent life insurance also carries many living benefits. Cash value is money that accumulates within the policy, tax deferred. This means you do not pay taxes on any of the accumulation within the policy. In addition, you can access that money generally tax-free though policy loans. The cash value can also be accessed for college expenses, as collateral for a small business loan, or any other anticipated or unexpected event. In addition to the death benefit protection, life insurance can also be used to supplement your retirement income. As such, it can be a vital piece of the complex puzzle of retirement planning. For more information, call 305-6131768, email <Lsklawer@ft.newyorklife.com or go to <www.lennysklawer.com>.
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Seniors Sample East Ridge Lifestyle During Weekend Visit By Sharon Galler Much as college-bound teens tour campuses, growing numbers of consumerwise seniors now visit retirement communities to test both lifestyle and living accommodations. “Offering overnight stays began being used in the early 1960’s,” said William E. Becker, a national marketing consultant for real estate development of active adult communities. “They were first known as ‘fly and buy’ programs, heavily used in Arizona and Florida to attract retirees. Most recently, active adult and resort communities find them an excellent incentive to experience both a lifestyle and a future home.” It’s also why upscale East Ridge at Cutler Bay hosts growing numbers of retirees as the only South Florida life care community with a new “Mini-Retirement Sampler.” The complimentary program encourages singles or couples to spend three days and two nights during a convenient weekend to enjoy community amenities
and experience distinctive East Ridge living accommodations. “The most important ingredient is having visitors meet and talk to residents while getting a firsthand sense of community life here,” explained Rick Drew, Marketing Director. “Residents understand the anxieties experienced in determining what community is the best fit for a newcomer to senior community life. They’ve become our best ambassadors, encouraging first-time visitors sample a weekend of living at East Ridge.” Drew added that “we feel our timing is perfect for today’s economic times. That’s why we also include educational programs, providing advice on selling a home, downsizing and making the move here.” While some communities charge a nominal fee, Drew said it was important to make East Ridge visits complimentary so that people do not feel obligated to become a resident. “There are no strings attached. We want visitors to experience what it’s like
to live in an East Ridge residence, participate in activities and sample our full dining menu, always well-regarded here,” he said. Visitors are even provided with a golf cart, the community’s most popular form of transportation, to roam freely around the 76 acres of tropical grounds and amenities that create East Ridge’s unique lifestyle. The community’s wellness and fitness center, heated swimming pool and putting green are available for use as well as the simplicity of a relaxing view of the community’s exotic foliage and roaming peacocks from a back porch home. “They’re an effective marketing tool to bring a community to life, differentiating one from another,” added Becker. “If a prospect enjoys their experience, it helps enormously in during the highly-sensitive decision making time.” Becker also said the program greatly assists adult children of retirees who can say to otherwise-reluctant parents: ‘Just try it out and see if you like it. Remember,
East Ridge’s “Mini-Retirement Sampler” is a complimentary program for older adults wishing to enjoy the community’s amenities and experience distinctive East Ridge living accommodations
too, we’re close by and visiting you is easy.’ Agrees Drew: “For many South Florida families, weekend visits at East Ridge are proving the perfect ‘try me’ opportunity. For information, call 305-256-3564 or visit www.eastridgeatcutlerbay.com.
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Advice for getting through a divorce BY DEBBIE MARTINEZ
I have been divorced now for several years and have settled into the single life, but one thing haunts me and that is disappointment -- disappointment in him and in myself. I allowed my self worth to be tied to him and my family. I felt a sense of belonging and “teammanship” and I realize now he did not feel the same. I sacrificed, I became one, but it wasn’t enough; I wasn’t enough. I’m disappointed and angry that somewhere on that path I lost myself. I had transformed into someone different. Someone who, at the end, stood before a judge and relinquished the only identity I had. I trusted and I believed that this man would protect and love me forever and instead he took from me my dreams and myself. How do I begin to find the true me? You already have. Being able to look at yourself in the mirror and know that you don’t recognize the person looking back is the first step. Self-awareness is not an easy pill to swallow. Once you become self aware, it requires you to act on it which can be painful and a lot of work, but well worth it! The only disappointment you should feel would be if you didn’t value the importance of you. Be proud that you gave your marriage your all even if he didn’t. And yes, the divorce has put you in a place to reevaluate your dreams, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It’s all in how you look at it, and, by the way, how you look at it is your choice alone. Your ex-husband and the divorce have been your teachers. They have taught you to be careful not to lose yourself in a relationship, love and consider yourself important enough to be you, that you have the strength to protect yourself and, through heartache and disappointment, new dreams are born. Don’t let past hurts be a distrac-
tion. Shake off any self-pity, any discouragement, any disappointment and run this new race with all that you are. I feel trapped in a loveless marriage. We both have felt this way for a long time, but neither of us is moving forward with a divorce. I think it’s fear of many things, but as each day turns into weeks and weeks into months I feel like a part of me dies off. What can I do to take that final step? Feel the fear and do it anyway. Remember the butterfly. Leaving a way of life for the unknown is scary, but don’t let it paralyze you. In Anderson and Miller’s book Freedom From Fear, they say, “Fear is a thief. It erodes our faith, plunders our hope, steals our freedom and takes away our joy of living.” Change is a gift that can leave us feeling empowered and restored. Don’t you deserve to live rather than just exist? If this is what you both want, you be strong and take the first step to a new beginning for both of you. Note to Self: The feeling of hope is stronger than my fear of the unknown. I have the power to make my future whatever I want it to be. Debbie’s Library – Hope for the Flowers by Trina Paulus Debbie Martinez is a Certified Life Coach specializing in divorce, relationships and women’s issues. She has given workshops on various topics and has offices in South Miami. For more information, go to <www.thepowerofdivorcecoach.com>.
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Science Village to open Dec. 1 at Fairchild Botanic Garden BY PAULA FERNÁNDEZ DE LOS MUROS
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s stateof-the-art DiMare Science Village, covering more than 25,000 square feet and featuring five buildings including the Clinton Family Conservatory featuring a splendid butterfly exhibit, the Glasshouse Café, Windows to the Tropics Conservatory, and the Whitman Tropical Fruit Pavilion, is scheduled to open on Dec. 1. “The opening of the Butterfly Conservatory and Science Village brings together the fusion of nature’s magnificence and the enormous breadth of scientific research and technology available at our fingertips today,” said Dr. Carl Lewis, director, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. “Educating our children today about conservation science, the careers available to them, and the impact they can make, is absolutely critical in the 21st Century.” A canopy of oak trees, some more than 50 years old, frame the architecture of the conservatory’s exterior. Leading visitors through the conservatory is a unique path garnished with a variety of plant imprints courtesy of Fairchild Garden’s staff, volunteers and children who participated in summer camp programs. As guests enter the Butterfly Conservatory, volunteers will be on hand to offer information and welcome them into the conservatory, which is ADA accessible. Creating a wonderland of nature, an outdoor screened enclosure arouses the senses with butterflies by the thousands, hummingbirds, palms and trees wrapped with Fairchild’s extensive collection of rare orchids, all alongside a beautiful stream that flows throughout the length of the conservatory. Upon entering, visitors encounter a Butterfly Metamorphosis lab where, through a glass wall, they can view butterfly chrysalis that are undergoing metamorphosis. Butterfly Conservatory staff can be
Pictured is the Clinton Family Conservatory. (Photo by Ben Thacker)
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viewed in the lab conducting research and observing as the butterflies emerge. Emerging butterflies will be released twice a day into the conservatory as part of its interactive programming for guests. Visitors continue next into the Windows to the Tropics Conservatory where they will experience some of the tropical world’s rarest plants; plants too sensitive even for Miami’s mild winters. In addition, visitors will enjoy a majestic “Corchid Tree” — a large cork-covered PVC tree that is designed to exhibit rare epiphytes and orchids. Next, the Tropical Fruit Pavilion introduces visitors to the world of tropical fruit. Guests will see cacao (from where chocolate comes), the vanilla orchid, the rare Mangosteen and more. The new Glasshouse Café, which is directly across from Fairchild’s rainforest, exhibits a large glass chandelier by Dale Chihuly and 20 foot high ceilings that peer into the Conservatory through floor to ceil-
ing glass doors. The café’s popular menu has been broadened to include organic and locally grown food, includes seating of up to 150 people and is available for private rentals. The Science Village will showcase the talent and accomplishments of Fairchild’s conservation team by directly connecting scientists and their activities with the hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Garden. Fairchild’s five-year vision is to support the science education initiatives with 10 PhD scientists, 20 PhD students and 40 undergraduate research students. The undergraduate and graduate course offerings taking place at the Science Village bring Fairchild’s existing environmental educational programs, The Fairchild Challenge, the highly successful multidisciplinary environmental education program for grades K-12 directly into a pipeline. Fairchild has upheld strict environmental standards during the development phase, the result of which allows the Science
Village to become LEED certified. This new scientific hub marks the first time in 50 years that Fairchild’s team of scientists will be working on-site with the opportunity to interact with students, visitors and the community. Since the 1960s, Fairchild‘s scientists worked from a separate facility one mile from the garden. Fostering a strong sense of pride in Miami’s environment, conservation science and community, the Science Village is equipped with the Dr. Jane Hsiao Laboratories — four cutting-edge educational labs including the Jason Vollmer Butterfly Metamorphosis Lab for pupae rearing, a Micro-propagation Lab for propagating rare orchids, palm, cycads and other endangered topical plants; a DNA Lab for biodiversity and conservation studies; and a Microscopy and Imaging Lab which enables scientists to study plants and butterflies in minute detail. A unique alliance for scientific study, the laboratories are installed with computer screens, Wi-Fi, and live webcams to facilitate lectures, and allow visitors to experience the work taking place inside of the labs, outside. The large-sized classrooms allow college and graduate students from Florida International University, the University of Miami and the University of Florida to extend their education. The Tropical Science Institute named in honor of Dr. James A. Kushlan, a wellknown South Florida biologist and wetland conservationist and sponsor of Fairchild’s bird conservation initiative will be housed in the Science Village. Its overarching goal is to collect under one umbrella the science activities of the garden and to facilitate coordination and increased cooperation among South Florida’s scientists, conservationists, and educators engaged in tropical science, conservation and higher education. For additional information, <www.fairchildgarden.org>.
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Toby Rose ASK TOBY I’m a junior and watching all my friends who are seniors do their college applications. Why don’t they just all do the Common Application and be done with it? It’s not that easy. The majority of schools who do use the Common Application will send you a supplemental application, which has their information and perhaps additional essays. In reality, if the school has their own application to begin with, you might just do that and it will take the same amount of time as the Common Application and a supplement. My son is applying to both Emory College and Oxford College of Emory University. Will he receive two separate notifications of acceptance or rejection, or just one? He will receive two separate letters. The registrar at my school did not send in my transcript. I have a Nov. 1 deadline for the University of Florida. Will UF still accept my application? Yes, they will accept your application but will not review it until everything that they asked for is complete. What it means is that your application will not be read till one of the last. My parents are nagging me about taking the SAT. I’m a junior and I don’t see what the big deal is. I’ll take it in my senior year
and not have to stress this year. What do you think of that strategy and what’s the big deal about the SAT anyway? I don’t know enough about your situation to give you a personal strategy, but my best suggestion for any student would be to take the SAT at the end of your junior year — March, May and/or June. And why is it so important? Because the SAT is a predictor of how well you will do in college. It is a five-hour test that is used to compare you to thousands of other students taking the same test. Do you know if there is any place online where I can get free sample questions for the ACT? Visit online at <www.actstudent.org/register/index/htm/>. My daughter will be going off to college and I know that there are certain medical shots that are required. Do you know anything about this? Yes. Tetanus and diphtheria boosters if it has been 10 years since the last shot; HPV Vaccine is recommended for women starting as early as age 11 or 12; a flu shot, every year; mumps re-vaccination if there has been an outbreak nearby; Hepatitis B and Meningitis vaccines are recommended by many colleges. Toby Rose is president of Toby Rose’s College Prep. She is an independent college counselor, was a Dade County Outstanding Teacher and served as chairperson of the Dade County School Board Academic Advisory Committee. Rose may be contacted by calling 305-238-7737, by email at <tobyrose19@yahoo.com> or via the Internet at <www.tobyrose.com>.
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A MESSAGE FROM CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH Matters of the Spirit – running partners Reverend Kathryn Carroll MATTERS OF THE SPIRIT Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. — Hebrews 12:1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Several times per week, I rise early for a morning run. What with the fall setting in, it is darker and darker when I start out on my route. On a recent run, the street lights were still the primary source of light when I went outside. A s I made my way through my immediate neighborhood, I felt as though I was all alone – the only one out at that hour, getting some morning exercise. When I turned onto Main Highway, however, I was amazed — dozens upon dozens of runners were on the path, training together with a running group. Suddenly, I was filled with a feeling of camaraderie with fellow joggers; reas-
sured there were others doing the same thing I was, and that I was part of a group. The sun continued to rise, and it was turning into a lovely morning. There are times in our lives when we can feel as though we are the only ones that have experienced what we are going through. The future seems dark, and no one seems to be around to walk with us and guide us. When we join a community of faith, however, we are reminded, that we are not alone. There, we learn of God’s promise never to abandon us; further, we discover there are others who care about us, and want to walk with us. As the verse from the New Testament book of Hebrews proclaims, we can be strengthened by a great cloud of witnesses — brothers and sisters in faith — that want to run the race of life with us. Join with a faith community and experience the joy it brings! Rev. Kathryn Carroll is Pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church, 11295 SW 57 Ave. (Red Road). Worship services are Sunday at 8:15 a.m. and 10 a.m., with children’s Sunday school also at 10 a.m. For more information, go to <www.ctkmiami.org>.
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NY Times best selling author to teach youth writing classes
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Thursday and Friday. “We expanded the number of days that we Libba Bray, whose new book The Diviners have programs for programs for students,” has just hit the shelves, will be a featured says Lissette Mendez, creator of the Generation Genius programs. author at the 2012 Miami Book “When we first started out, it was Fair International Literary only on Friday that we had stuEncounters program on Friday, dents come and there were only Nov. 16. Bray won the Printz three authors. We’ve expanded Award for her book Going the number of days. We have Bovine about a boy with Mad eight authors on Thursday making Cow disease. presentations. On Friday we have Bray’s books have all hit the 15.” New York Times and USA The kids are bused in for the Today’s bestsellers list. She will sessions. In some instances, the be teaching five writing seminars schools pay for the buses and in for 500 teens. Author Libba Bray ––––––––––––– other cases, the book fair pays. “I’m going to give them life “We have five sessions in each grade lessons, like make sure you always have toilet paper or tissues in your purse,” she jokes. group,” Mendez says. “There are five differActually, she says when she teaches teens ent high school authors. They pick one that about writing she has a favorite exercise that day to be the official author. She (Bray) is doing that presentation for 500 students.” includes improve. The book fair provides programming for “We get up and build a story together,” Bray says. “It involves audience participation. students of all ages. The author encounters is It’s a more involved, fun thing. If we have one of the oldest programs provided by the book fair, as is the Children’s Alley. But the time, then we get to go through it twice.” After that, she takes questions from the focus of the programs is changing. “In the past, what we’ve done is dedicated students. “I always tell them they can ask me any- a venue to a book or a concept,” Mendez thing they want to talk about, whether, its says. “Instead of saying this is going to the writing, publishing or life,” she says. “I like Wizard of Oz, for example, this is going to the students to be driving the bus as much as be dedicated to science. It’s one of the subject areas that kids learn.” possible.” Other featured areas will be music, art, The book fair begins Nov. 11 and the street history and culture and anthropology fair is Nov. 16-18. The book fair also has the Generation While the book fair features a huge variety of books, it has expanded its programming Genius Reads program, which distributes for children. The children’s program was 3,500 books to children. This year the renamed Generation Genius. The idea is that Kindergarten First Grade titles How Rocket children should not only have fun when Learned to Read by Tad Hills and Otto the going to the book fair, but they should learn. Book Bear by Katie Cleminson. Last year, the Center for Literary Arts gave The Literary Encounters are expected to draw 1,122 students on Thursday from out 17,536 books to children. “That’s part of what we’re doing, we’re 25 different schools and 4,069 on Friday from 80 different schools. Some authors getting books in the hands of the student,” will also be sent to 45 schools on Mendez says.
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Pinecrest is the place to be Wendy and Adam Levy REAL ESTATE In the real estate business, location is everything and prospective buyers and sellers in the Pinecrest area have it made when it comes to location. This gorgeous little corner of the globe is not only located in Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famously tropical climate, but the Village of Pinecrest itself has large city opportunities with a small-town feel. The homes in this area are awash with amenities and fantastic features, and so it is no wonder that the real estate market here is still so healthy, despite the economic downturn. However, that successful real estate market is only as good as its real estate agents. Pinecrest has so much to offer when it comes to good living. Not only is it home to fantastic public transportation, but it also features good schools, the beautiful Pinecrest Gardens and incredible community projects. This is a place that feels pride in itself and the fortunate residents get to reap the benefits. The homes reflect the good taste and high ideals of
its residents, and new home buyers will be able to find the home of their dreams. The American Dream is really being lived out for many, and we would like to help you follow your dream. As more and more people turn to a good life in South Florida, Pinecrest has seen its share of increased home sales. However, it is important to understand that the real estate agent is just as responsible for successful sales as the home itself, if not more so. Buyers will want to know the real scoop on a house they are interested in, and yet the Realtor also must balance the sellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best interests as well. New arrivals in this area can join the community efforts for going green, as Pinecrest has long been a forerunner of the eco-friendly community movement. In addition, those who love gardening will find this area is particularly keen on natural beauty in the form of delightful gardens. The comfortable neighborhood, the good schools and the excellent vista of South Florida all provide a delightful backdrop for anyone who wishes to enjoy their days to the fullest. For information, contact the Levy Group at Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate at 786581-1134, via email to Adam@MiamiHomesAndLand.com or visit the website at <www.MiamiHomesAndLand.com>.
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A definite beginner’s guide to Miami’s Art Basel 2012 BY CARL RACHELSON
Once again, Miami’s ultimate event is upon us – Art Basel! Sorry Super Bowl lovers and other deniers, but had Sinead O’Connor been sunbathing instead of Irish, she would have sung Nothing Compares 2 Basel. The primary and official venue for this event is the Miami Beach Convention Center. Public show days are Thursday, Dec. 6, to Saturday, Dec. 8, noon to 8 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 9, noon to 6 p.m. I am among a number of folks who are hopelessly addicted to this event and have been for years. But, full disclosure, I have never actually attended it. Instead, I am one of the satellite participants. For me every winter, two roads diverge in the MIA, and I take the one less traveled, and this makes all the difference. Here are some basic basics about the things going on in the city proper. During Art Basel week, jumbo white tents rise throughout the city, mostly in the Midtown area. These tents move a bit like Three Card Monte – one year they are here, another they are there, but if you keep your eyes open and don’t gamble, you will be powerfully entertained and find what you are looking for, and what you don’t. Let’s cut through the hype! Scope in Midtown, Art Asia in Midtown and Pulse at the Ice Palace remain the best of the numerous events that have sprung up over the years. Opinions are not facts, but no matter what you hear, these four are the fairs to cover, the fairs to hang out in, and ultimately, the fairs to gush over – the big dogs. The percentage of pieces that shock, stun, mortify, inspire, turn heads, drop jaws and create laughs at Scope, Art Asia and Pulse is likely to register most highly in the polling — you can trust these polls. Add Art Miami, the most traditional, and no criticism implied, most easily comprehended by those who ever say, “That’s not art!” These four fairs absorb what’s best in art — never the lowest common denominator. If “Awesome,” and “Omigod,” ever come out of your mouth, skip these fairs and let others battle over the elusive parking spots — this is over your head, plus it’s already far too crowded. Other locales — Red Dot and NADA on the Beach — also register on our
wow-of-the-month-club. However, no one needs to go to the Beach to get an easel on. There are always new things popping up during this week. One seems to be another edition of Tribal Art Miami in the Red Dot tent. New to the scene is Miami Project, which will showcase a number of emerging talents from American galleries; this will be located next to Art Miami. Also new is Context which will feature 65 contemporary galleries, plus seven from Berlin with names like Franziska, Christine, and Eva. Overture in Midtown will show some Warhol. Just Mad Miami is a Madrid-based crew promising to link Anglo and Latino concepts — sounds right at home. Artexpo Miami and the Miami River Art Fair are other potential must sees. Rumor has it the Heat is also getting involved in something. If you decide to go, it can be a challenge to navigate it all. There are shuttles from the Beach for our beloved tourists, but for those of us dug in locally, you gotta somehow get there right? If you are a Wynwood goer, you can stop reading for a spell. Otherwise, pay attention. There is going to be a lot of traffic. As a local, perhaps you’ve got the maneuverability skillz you need to navigate. If so, there is reasonably abundant free parking on side streets nearby, which is far less dodgy than it may feel to one whose amygdala is an intracoastal of fear. However, you may have to search for this parking. Plan B, the easiest route, means getting on I-95 north, going to I-195 east, then exiting on North Miami Avenue going south. If you don’t know the territory, this is the easiest route. If driving is not your thing, there are new trolleys which may go straight on from the Omni MetroMover. None of these will get you to the Ice Palace though. For Pulse, you are on your own, but it is deeply worth the trouble. Finally, it is way above my language ability to describe what you might find during this week — several steps beyond. Have no fear, be patient, wear your grooviest walking shoes, your blackest black jeans, a pair of Belgian architect’s specs, and you will be rewarded. Carl Rachelson is a regular contributor to this newspaper. He has a Masters Degree in the Humanities and is an English teacher at Palmer Trinity School. He may be contacted by email at <crachelson@palmertrinity.org>.
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How Often Do You REALLY Need a Pap Smear? Once again the media is riddled with news reports about changing guidelines for screening tests for women. Our office phones have been ringing off the hook with questions about new recommendations for frequency of pap smears and HPV testing. Read on to find out the real truth and be accurately informed about what you need and how often you need it. Dr. Randye Karmin, On March 15, 2012, the MD, FACOG American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) presented new recommendations for cervical cancer screening. These guidelines are based on reviews of current scientific evidence and are supported by similar recommendations also put out in March by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The recommendations are for reduced frequency of Pap smears and testing for HPV and are based on the fact that cervical cancer is typically slow growing and is
usually found in women who have not undergone routine screening for several years. The most important thing for women to realize is that more time between Pap smears DOES NOT mean more time between check-ups. The Pap smear is only a small component of your annual exam. Your annual visit is still extremely important to ensure that you have a clinical breast exam, a pelvic exam to assess the skin and the internal organs, and to discuss your menstrual cycles, your hormones, and any other concerns you may have with your Gynecologist. The following recommendations sum up the new guidelines: 1. Women under the age of 21 do not need a pap smear regardless of sexual activity. 2. From ages 21-29 women should be screened every 3 years with a Pap smear as long as the results are normal. 3. From ages 30-65 women should be screened with co-testing (Pap smear plus HPV testing) every 5 years or with a Pap smear alone every 3 years. 4. Women 65 years of age and older, without any significant abnormal findings in the 20 years prior (ie. moderate precancerous cells or greater), no longer need pap smears; nor do women who have undergone hysterectomy with removal of the cervix who have not had
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When Southwood Middle students went back to school on Aug. 20, they found Magda Pereira in the principal’s office instead of Deborah Leal. Leal was re-assigned to take over Hammocks Middle School in West Kendall. “I got appointed to Southwood middle in mid-July,” Pereira said. From that day, she eagerly prepared for the first day of school. Before moving to Southwood, Pereira was principal at Irving and Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center in Leisure City. During her time there, she shepherded the school’s transition into a K-8 center. She also brought up the school’s grade from a D to an A — all in a year’s time. “It was a district targeted school,” she said. “I held intervention groups. I was always around the students and making a difference in the lives of the student.” For Pereira, not only is Southwood closer to home but she believes it’s an amazing school. “I’m honored and privileged to join the faculty and staff here,” she said. “They’ve received their 12th-consecutive A (grade). We’re extremely happy.” Pereira made her start as a secondary teacher in language arts. She was the assistant principal at Coral Reef for six years so arts magnet schools are dear to her heart. This year, Southwood has a theme — Just Reach. Pereira said they chose the theme because of the Olympics. “Every student has a dream,” she said. “Our goal is to make sure they reach it and give them the support necessary to be successful. With our support and their relentless efforts, they can reach their dreams.” She vows to help by monitoring the student’s academics to catch anyone who stumbles. “These are our superstars, so we can push them so they can dream and put everything on the line so they can be successful,” Pereira said. She said the transition from elementary to middle school is hard not only for the students but for parents. So she tries to ease that transition by making sure she communicates with parents and by having an open door policy. “We will ensure that their children are being supported,” she said. “That softens
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