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Local area schools double donations for the American Heart Association BY LEE STEPHENS rea schools recently participated in the annual “Jump Rope for Heart” fundraiser for The American Heart Association and raised thousands of dollars for the cause. Ludlam Elementary raised $6,902; Coral Reef Elementary raised $10,280; Riviera Day School raised $7,355; St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School raised $7,044. This educational fundraiser, held in schools across the country for 30 years, teaches children the importance of living heart healthy lifestyles while raising funds and awareness for the American Heart Association. Heart Disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States today. The money raised funds for important research and to educate within the community, and also help schools pre-qualify for grants and purchase new P.E. equipment. Children as young as Kindergarteners jumped rope and participated in outdoor games to raise money. This year, Vivian Conterio, a mom and Marketing
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Between putting out fires and running emergency medical calls, Coral Gables Fire Rescue personnel managed to squeeze in some time to go by South Miami Hospital and show the kids what they are all about. The children not only got to try on the fire gear, but they also learned about the different equipment that is used to help people in their time of need. (Photo courtesy Coral Gables Fire Rescue)
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PA: Preliminary roll confirms significant decline in values BY PATRICK SMIKLE he July 1 Preliminary Tax Roll has confirmed a substantial decline in the countywide taxable value of existing properties in Miami-Dade County of 13 percent, excluding new construction value. Compared to 2008, taxable value of existing properties declined by $31.8 billion. When adjusted for new construction of $8.4 billion, the 2009 countywide taxable value came in at $222.1 billion, a net decline of $23.4 billion or 9.5 percent. These figures, contained in the 2009 Preliminary Tax Roll released on July 1 by Property Appraiser Pedro J. Garcia, verify a countywide taxable value of $213.8 billion of existing properties, as compared to $245.6 in 2008. The decline was offset by the $8.4 billion in new construction value, which were projects started during the real estate expansion cycle and completed in 2008. These figures directly reflect market value declines throughout MiamiDade County and confirm a trend, which had been projected in the June 1 estimates issued by the Property Appraiser. Value changes in selected local municipalities are (before new construction, adjusted to include new construction):
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Garcia said that in arriving at the countywide 2009 taxable value his staff first had to determine the Just (Market) Value of all properties in the county as of Jan. 1 by conducting analyses of market data, including 2008 comparable sales, short sales and the impact of foreclosure activity on the various markets within MiamiDade County. The 2009 Preliminary Tax Roll summarizes aggregate valuation information for each Miami-Dade County taxing authority (such as county government, municipal governments, school board) that levy taxes on Miami-Dade property owners. He recalled his election promise to establish the correct values for Miami-Dade properties and said that is exactly what his office has done. Garcia expressed concern that despite the $8.4 billion in new construc-
tion value, the taxing authorities nevertheless face a major dilemma: how to provide services residents expect in light of declining property values. “We all have to be concerned with this dilemma,” Garcia said. “However, as I have stated to the county mayor, county chairman and commissioners, and other elected leaders, I am even more concerned with the daily struggles of residents during these difficult economic times.” The next step will be the delicate and difficult task for the various cities and the county to set their budgets and proposed tax rates for their respective jurisdictions. After the taxing authorities have set their proposed tax rates, the Property Appraiser’s Office will, on Aug. 24, mail a Notice of Proposed Property Taxes to each property owner in the county.
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South Miami Rotarians installs new club president Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB South Miami Rotarians recently installed new club president, Reverend Pansy Graham, who recently returned from the Rotary International Convention in Birmingham, England. The Club’s Installation Dinner was held at Signature Gardens on June 13. A large crowd, including Pansy’s daughters, Keisha Kotar and Arteha Graham-Caley enjoyed a lovely evening of fellowship, dining and dancing and awards. On June 14, more than 70 people gathered at the Historic Dice House to celebrate our American flag. Lisa Lesperance and her family hosted the party to celebrate Flag Day, which first originated in
Coral Gables Woman’s Club President and Secretary of the Community Foundation of Pinecrest, Pam Schaefer, is seen here with her new granddaughter, Jolie.
1885. It was not until 1949, that President Truman designated June 14 National Flag Day. On hand for the event at Kendall’s oldest existing building (built in 1929) was Commissioner Katy Sorenson who spoke to the crowd about the history of the Dice House and her successful efforts to save the house from demolition, eventually moving it to Continental Park. Other elected officials in attendance joining Commissioner Katy Sorenson were State Representative Dwight Bullard, Vice Mayor of Pinecrest Jeff Cutler and Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner. On hand for the affair was Lisa’s grandmother, Lorette Spalding, 93, a VA Hospital volunteer since 1969, who led the attentive crowd in a Pledge of Allegiance followed by a live trumpet playing Star Spangled Banner by Miami’s own John Branzer. Also, attending, was Dr. Robert Bueso from the East Kendall Homeowners Association who introduced Lisa Lesperance and spoke of her extensive qualifications to run for the open State House of Representative Seat (District 117) in 2010. For information on Lisa, visit: <www.LisaLesperance.com>. GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club’s Wine and Cheese Social on June 17, gave this dynamic group of women an opportunity to share their passion for the Club’s free children’s dental clinic as well as the club’s many other outreach efforts that include local, national and international charitable programs. The event was held at the organization’s clubhouse in Coral Gables adjacent to which is their renown May Van Sickle Children’s Dental Clinic that provides more than $160,000 in free dental care annually to children in need. Debi Wilborn, 2nd vice president, emceed the program in the absence of club president, Pam Schaefer, who was in California visiting her newly born granddaughter, Jolie. Among the many prospective new members attending the affair were Abby Vicencio, Marian
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National health plan: We need one but don’t know how R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY Fourteen years ago, then First Lady Hillary Clinton, tried to promote a national health plan so all Americans could enjoy the benefits of medical coverage. Her efforts were courageous but her goals were interpreted as creating a “national” plan in which everyone would be required to participate. Her efforts failed. Fast forward to today and we find President Obama coming before Congress with the goal of seeing that everyone in America is guaranteed medical coverage. This time the plan, so far, is less far reaching and stands a better chance of coming to reality. With a Democrat-controlled Congress, the President stands a better chance than Hillary Clinton did. While we talk about individuals buying their own health coverage the reali-
ty is that only 9 percent of the population has or can afford private, individual coverage. Some 40 to 45 million Americans do not have medical coverage. This puts pressure on the hospital emergency rooms where people, who have waited too long to seek medical assistance, show up with advanced stages of illnesses that will cost a fortune to cure or control as opposed to what could have been done if the ailment was treated when the first symptoms were detected. The percentage of employer-provided group medical coverage is decreasing due to ever-increasing premiums. The portion of the premiums employees are being required to cover is increasing every year resulting in many dropping out of vitally needed coverage. Doctors, concerned about medical malpractice lawsuits are ordering every conceivable test so as not be accused of neglecting to discover an illness or a needed treatment. The legal profession always is ready to come to the assistance of those that have had a medical problem misidentified or mistreated resulting in dam-
––– VIEWPOINT ––– ages to the patient. Every year medical equipment manufacturers are developing new equipment and procedures to detect medical problems. We do know that every profession is going to have to give. With the realignment of who provides treatment some providers will lose. Hospital emergency rooms, ramped up to provide coverage will lose business as individuals will not have to wait until they are critically sick by seeing a primary physician at the onset of a medical problem. Insurance companies will be required to provide coverage to today’s uninsurables or they will lose all their business. Attorneys will not be able to go for gigantic awards inasmuch as many individuals will not reach the stage in their illness that will support such damages. I personally know what it costs to take a short visit to the emergency room. My
wife was getting tired of my constant coughing and when my primary physician said that it would take a week before I could see him, I visited one of our local hospital emergency rooms. Three tests, a six-hour wait, and a 10minute visit with a physician and I learned, at a cost of a little over $9,000, that I had bronchitis. My portion of the medical bill was $50. I am over 65; the balance of the bill went to Medicare where, we as a nation picked up the balance of the visit. Could my visit really cost over $9,000? Who knows? All I do know is that something is wrong with the system.
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tion? Have you tried to see a doctor when you don’t have insurance? Have you been to a hospital emergency room without a medical insurance card? Have you paid a monthly premium for medical insurance? If you have money, I am sure that you have not had to do any of these things. If you ever are forced to endure the hardships of a medical problem without insurance, then you will understand why we need to change the medical system in the United States. Healthcare is not something that should be available only to the wealthy. It is not a privilege; it is a right. When a person gets sick, he or she has should be able to be treated by a doctor, regardless of whether he or her has the money to pay for it. Just because a person does not have money should not mean that death is the only alternative. And that’s where our system lies today. What have we come to in this country when we cannot provide medical care to our citizens at a reasonable cost? Why have we allowed the medical conglomerates to take over our hospitals and insurance companies? Why have we let them price basic medical care beyond the reach of working Americans? Something is terribly wrong with this situation and we need to take notice and do something about it. Is there a need for socialized medicine in the United States? Frankly, I think it is an option that we must seriously consider. The cost of healthcare and medication has soared beyond all reasonable expectations and all indications are that these costs are not going to return to a realistic level. We must take action now. Write your congressional representatives today and tell them that it is imperative that we reform the medical system in this country immediately.
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Roxy Theatre Group sings on Royal Caribbean cruise ship BY SUSANNE PINEDO The Roxy Theatre Group’s (RTG) Junior and Senior Voice Teams recently gave award-winning performances aboard Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas as part of Music Festivals International. The Roxy Theatre Group (RTG), a non-profit arts organization for children, has been planning this special performance opportunity for their advanced voice students since September. “I’ll be there for you, when the rain starts to pour,” sang the Junior Voice Team members, ages 8-13, from the popular television sitcom Friends as part of their performance, “Stay Tuned.” The kids performed several tunes from well-known shows such as I Love Lucy and Sesame Street for passengers on the cruise ship. The Senior Voice Team, ages 13-18, presented songs from popular films as part of their performance, “The Movie Medley.” The array of songs from popular films included such favorites as Footloose and We Go Together from Grease. “It was sensational to put into practice all of the training we’ve received at Roxy. We were all so excited to sing on
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BY ROBERT HAMILTON Nearly 70 people gathered on Sunday, June 14, to celebrate the American Flag at the historic Dice House, Kendall oldest residence built in 1929. Lisa Lesperance and her family hosted the party to celebrate Flag Day, which first originated in 1885. In 1949, President Harry Truman designated June 14 as National Flag Day. Commissioner Katy Sorenson spoke to the crowd about the history of the Dice House and her successful efforts
to save the structure from demolition, and eventually moving it to Continental Park. Other elected officials in attendance included State Rep. Dwight Bullard, Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner and Pinecrest Vice Mayor Jeff Cutler. Lisa Lesperance’s 93-year-old grandmother, Lorette Spalding, was introduced by Louis Lesperance, Lisa’s father. Lorette, a VA Hospital volunteer since 1969, led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by John Branzer on trumpet playing the Star Stangled Banner.
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CBS4 launches effort to replenish S. Florida food banks CBS4’s Neighbors 4 Neighbors will team up with BankUnited branches throughout South Florida to sponsor “Food 4 South Florida,” now through Friday, July 31. The drive aims to replenish shrinking food banks for families facing financial hardship. Neighbors 4 Neighbors also will accept pet food donations and arrange distribution for the community’s furry friends. Chick-fil-A will participate by having some of its locations serve as drop-off points including one at Dadeland Mall. Those interested in participating can sign up online at <www.cbs4.com/neighbors> or contact Nicole Maristany Krauss, producer of Neighbors 4 Neighbors, by calling 305-639-4627. CIASF PRESENTS SEMINAR ABOUT ANTI-AMERICAN TRADE POLICIES The Commercial Industrial Association of South Florida will present a luncheon/seminar on Friday, July 10, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Flagler Station Building 9, 9701 NW 112 Ave. in Miami. Presenters at the seminar will speak about America’s anti-American trade poli-
cies and how they are hurting business. Attendees can enter to win a 42-inch flatscreen TV. The cost to attend this event is $35 for members, $45 for non-members and $55 for reservations received after Wednesday, July 8. The price includes lunch. To RSVP, send email to <info@ciasf.com>, phone 305-443-6233, or fax to 305-445-9431. PERFORMERS TO SHOWCASE AT ‘TALENT QUEST MIAMI’ Miami just might find the next Susan Boyle during “Talent Quest Miami,” its first live talent competition, with finals scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 25, 8 p.m., at the Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Rd. in Miami Beach. The free preliminaries for the event will take place on Saturdays, July 11 and 18, at the Arts at St. Johns, 4760 Pine Tree Dr. in Miami Beach. During the auditions, which span two weeks, the audience and a panel of judges will vote on each contestant’s performance. Then the 12 acts with the highest number of votes go on to the finals at the Colony Theater.
COMMUNITY NEWS briefs For tickets to the July 25 show go online to <www.artsatstjohns.com> or purchase them at the Colony Theater box office. For more information on Talent Quest Miami, contact David Kingery at 786-525-9983, Carol HoffmanGuzman at 305-613-2325, or visit online at <www.talentquestmiami.com>. ‘MOMMY-AND-ME ART-AND-NATURE’ CLASS AT MATHESON HAMMOCK PARK Miami-Dade Parks’ Eco-Adventures Program is offering a new program for mothers of preschool-aged children, “Mommy-and-Me Art-and-Nature” class at Matheson Hammock Park, 9610 Old Cutler Rd. in Coral Gables. Sessions run Tuesdays or Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., from July 13 to Aug 20, and again from Sept. 8 to Oct. 23. The six-week sessions will give moms, or dads, the opportunity to bond and have fun with their children as they
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Ticket prices are $10 for students, $15 seniors and $20 for regular admission. To purchase tickets, visit online at <www.friendsoftheyoungmusicianscamp.com> or call 305-284-2241. SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS TO OFFER WORKSHOP FOR FREELANCERS The Society of Professional Journalists South Florida will present a freelance workshop on Thursday, July 16, 6:30-9 p.m., at the main branch of Miami-Dade Public Library, 101 W. Flagler St., in downtown Miami. Featured speakers at this event include Oline Dogdill, a journalist who formerly worked at the features desk of the Sun-Sentinel and freelance journalists Brett Graff and Tristram Korten. Parking for this event is $5, including validation. For more information, contact Alana Roberts at 1-702-523-4111, by email at <aroberts27@gmail.com> or visit <www.spjsofla.net>. FREE CAMP ALLOWS CHILDREN WITH EPILEPSY TO ENJOY WEEK OF FUN Children with epilepsy are invited to “get away from it all” from Aug. 6 to 11 at Camp Boggy Creek, located in Eustis. The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF) offers full scholarships for this weeklong event. Camp Boggy Creek provides youth
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U.S. Centruy Bank recognizes FIU College of Law graduates Because you have a choice
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BY ILEANA PORTAL As U.S. Century Bank’s continued commitment to supporting educational initiatives, three graduating students from the College of Law at Florida International University (FIU) received scholarship awards from U.S. Century Bank, one of the fastest growing community banks headquartered in Miami. The awards were announced during the college’s annual commencement ceremony, which took place at the U.S. Century Bank Arena. College of Law dean Leonard P. Strickman was joined by FIU president Modesto A. Maidique and U.S. Century Bank senior vice president regional manager Armando Trabanco in presenting the awards. “We are very proud of the relationship we have developed with FIU and are pleased to recognize these students who are sure to excel as they move into their new careers,” Trabanco said. “As a bank headquartered in Miami, we recognize that this univer-
sity — our only public university — provides a good, quality education and serves a real need in South Florida,” he added. “We want to thank U.S. Century Bank for their support of FIU and the College of Law,” Dean Strickman said. “As a matter of fact, their generous support allows us to be here today at the U.S. Century Bank Arena. Today, we will be awarding three graduating students with scholarship funds provided by the bank” he added. The award recipients were: Mary Thwaites, U.S. Century Bank Excellence in Service and Commitment to Public Interest Law; Katrina Valiente, U.S. Century Bank Excellence in Service and Commitment to Public Interest Law, and Darren Aponte, U.S. Century Bank Award for Pro Bono Work in the Communities of South Florida For more information or to find a U.S. Century branch near you, call 305715-5200 or visit online at <www.uscentury.com>.
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Relay For Life at Metrozoo brings community together BY VERONICA C. BUIE
Dozens of teams and supporters for the Relay For Life campaign to fight cancer gathered on the sunny morning of Saturday, June 27, at Miami Metrozoo’s north east parking lot to assemble their tents and display their wares in preparation for the event. Miami-Dade County Commission chair Dennis C. Moss led the way as the event generated nearly $30,000, surpassing the $25,000 goal previously set. The 12-hour event consisted of opening ceremonies highlighting the many cancer survivors, several dance contests, chance drawings, entertainment, games, all-day relay laps around the track, face-painting, and loads of fun with Billy the Marlin and the Marlins Mermaids cheerleaders. The evening concluded with a somber and emotional luminaria (candlelight) ceremony with attendees taking one last silent lap around the track in memory of family members and friends who lost their battles with cancer. Relay For Life (often shortened to Relay) is a fundraising event of the American Cancer Society, and now is
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The event honors the lives of those who have survived cancer and it recognizes those who are still battling the disease and reflects upon the memories of those who lost their battle with cancer. This fundraising initiative encourages teams and other participants to take turns walking or running around the track with representatives on the track at all times during the event. Saturday’s event was the culmination of a six-week long fundraising endeavor. “This event is more than just raising money for cancer treatment and research; it is a great opportunity for the community to come together — regardless of age, race or gender — to remember, honor and celebrate those who have somehow been touched or affected by this awful disease. We all look forward to the day when cancer will be totally done away with,” Commissioner Moss said. Individuals still wishing to contribute to this Relay For Life fundraising event (until Aug. 30) or who want additional information about the event can log onto <www.relayforlife.org/metrozoofl>.
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Father-son team pictured at Tae Kwon Do championships Master Jae Hun Suh (left) is pictured with his father Grand Master Joong Keun Suh during the 2009 National Hanmadang Championships in Schaumburg, IL. Master Jae Hun Suh won three gold medals in the following events: power foot breaking, jumping high kick, and poomsae forms competition. He also took a silver medal in power knife hand breaking. He and his father Grand Master Joong Keun Suh, a 2008 World Hanmadang Champion and 1992 US Olympic Coach, will compete in the 2009 World Hanmadang Championships at Dangjin, Korea, Aug. 1215. The two teach Tae Kwon Do at their dojang, USA Tae Kwon Do School, 14621 SW 104 St. in Kendall; 305-382-7858.
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Super Saturday to feature The Village People, Aug. 1 BY JENNIFER VALDES Florida Marlins Super Saturday on Aug. 1 features The Village People for a post-game performance. First pitch versus the Chicago Cubs is set for 7:10 p.m. at Land Shark Stadium (2267 NW 199 St. in Miami Gardens) and the first 15,000 fans will get a Marlins Rally Towel. For more information on Super Saturdays and to purchase tickets, visit the Florida Marlins website at <www.marlins.com> or call 1-877-MARLINS. The Village People are a six-member group known for their classic disco songs, such as YMCA and In the Navy. The legendary group has been around for three decades, and has won many awards, including the American Music Award’s Favorite Musical Group 1979, AGVA’s Georgie Award and West Germany’s Gold Lion Award for music excellence. Currently, The Village
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Now is the time to look at new business choices BY LISA SMITH These are uncertain times and millions of people are looking for additional income. Small businesses are today’s job engines, generating 80% of all new employment. My business associate, Missi Smith, and I found our small business opportunity a little over three years ago with Arbonne International, a network marketing company that distributes pure, safe, and beneficial skincare, cosmetics, personal care, weight management, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness products. In 2008, Arbonne International sold more skin care products in the US and Canada than any other manufacturer in the world. Robert Kyosaki, author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, notes that network marketing grows when the economy slumps. Arbonne is a good example of this fact as the company signed on more Independent Consultants in the month of January 2009 than ever before. The attraction is the low startup/monthly expense, quick learning curve, and incredible income potential. This is not just a business for parents who want to stay home with their children. Although we have many women and men who want to work at home because of the flexibility it offers a family lifestyle, many of our consultants are simply adding an additional stream of income. We have a diverse team of men and women from many professional backgrounds including teachers, physicians, salon and spa owners, health care professional, attorneys, corporate executives, and retirees. Arbonne is a company of choices. It is a 29-year-old company that offers over 450 consumable products that are unparalleled in quality and effectiveness in the health and wellness industry. Consultants have the opportunity to “be their own boss” and partake in a lucrative payout plan. Also, the compa-
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Chevrolet adds SS Sedan to 2009 Cobalt lineup Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS The Cobalt is Chevrolet’s “high value” automobile and, overall, it’s a pretty snazzy little vehicle. It’s sporty looking, delivers a smooth, quiet ride and handles very responsively, all at a pretty reasonable price. Available in coupe and sedan body styles, Cobalt has a sleek design with a low-slung body and a fast roofline. The “aircraft-style” doors are integrated into the exterior surface for a tight, flush fit and give the car a solid appearance. The coupe has a sportier look with its tapered, reverse C-pillars that lead to the four round taillights. Other design details include the Chevy-signature horizontal grille bar and gold bowtie insignia, single-cavity headlights with all forward lighting functions contained in the same unit (except for the foglamps); different
rear fascias for sedans and coupes, and a family of wheel sizes ranging from 15inch to 18-inch. The Chrome Exterior Package for LT sedan models includes a chrome grille, body-side moldings, exhaust tip and door handles. For 2009, Chevy has added a turbocharged SS Sedan to the Cobalt lineup, one that already included LS, LT and SS Coupe models. The sedan has all of the SS Coupe’s performance, handling and styling features. Both the SS Coupe and Sedan are powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged, intercooled Ecotec engine that uses direct injection technology to deliver a balance of performance and fuel efficiency, along with a surprisingly quick 0-60 mph clocking of 5.7 seconds. The Cobalt LS and LT models come with a 2.2-liter Ecotec engine with variable valve timing added for an increase in horsepower (148 to 155) and more efficient performance. The engine also qualifies the Cobalt as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle and gets an EPA-estimated 25 mpg in city driving and 37 mpg on the highway. Chevy has discontinued the Cobalt
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be played through the audio system. In something of a new wrinkle, engineers have added a tire inflator kit in place of the standard spare tire to save space and weight in the Cobalt. A conventional spare tire is optional. Our test vehicle was the 2009 Chevy Cobalt LS Coupe and it had a base price of $16,660.
Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.
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Libra - Your spiritual beliefs, the power of prayer, or the peace granted by meditation techniques could all come in handy when you are fighting your temper this week. You want to get something done, but a partner or associate is getting in the way with some selfish concerns.
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demand this week. You can almost get away with murder, as long as you are honest and sincere in what you say. Someone that you care for deeply needs a verbal kick in the pants, and you only need to remember to be loving and compassionate when you deliver it.
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Sagittarius - You need some playtime, but you may find that it is impossible to pull yourself away from work, chores and duties this week. A friend may be trying to encourage you to "run away from home", but their motivation is a little selfish - they want your company. Capricorn - You'll feel twitchy this week
harmonious week if you avoid getting into political, spiritual or financial arguments with a friend or companion. They may be acting like and opinionated so and so right now, but you won't have the energy to argue with them.
and won't be sure why. You may find yourself in the middle of a heated discussion asking yourself "Why does this matter so much to me?" The answer is that "it", whatever "it" may be, triggers emotions dating back to old childhood disappointments.
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social ladder this week. While you may end up a rung or two higher when it is all over be sure you bring along some balm for the hands and feet you tread on when you are wildly swinging along right now. Tarzan could swing through the trees without harm - you may hit an obstacle or two along the path this week.
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