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The South Miami Commission, Police Chief Orlando Martinez Del Castro, Major Rene Landa, Detective Joe Mendez, and Officer Johnson recognize the six outstanding 2011 South Miami Police Explorers Competitors.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade raises $80K for Youth Development Programs Ray Rodriguez, Pepe Sanchez, Agustin Arellano and Ramon Oyarzon.
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outh Miami Police Explorers Day went into the record books at the South Miami City Commission meeting when Mayor Philip Stoddard proclaimed April 19, 2011 as a day to commemorate the latest Explorers Post achievements. The team recently competed at FIU to bring home an impressive second place overall rating in the three-day event. Students from more than 19 posts in Dade, Broward and Monroe counties competed in varied training categories, including domestic violence, search and arrest, traffic stops, and a bicycle obstacle course. Last year South Miami Police Explorers won First Place in the competition Stand-out students recognized for over-
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oys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade hosted its successful 44th Annual Golf Tournament recently at The Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club. The tournament, chaired by Ben Walker of Cable Connections & Utilities, raised more than $80,000 for the Clubs’ programs. “The funds raised from the 44th Annual Golf Tournament will contribute to the high quality youth development programs we provide the children in our community,” said Alex Rodriguez-Roig, Executive Director for Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. The day began with a putting contest at 11 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 12:00 p.m. Participants received a gift bag, complimentary parking, golf carts, range balls, lunch sponsored by
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hile most of his peers were busy building professional futures, a young AT & T employee, Julio Robaina, was also a student of life in the City of South Miami where he was born and raised. As a local community activist for Parks and Recreation children’s’ programs, Robaina frequently lobbied city hall, eagerly watch televised City Commission meetings and observe disconnects between local government goals and end results. Such early activism propelled him into a long and accomplished career as a local and statewide public servant, culminating in his candidacy today for the District 7 County Commission seat in the special May 24 countywide election. A former South Miami Mayor and former State Rep. for District 117, FORMER STATE Robaina seeks REP. ROBAINA the seat now
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McDonald’s and on-course beverages. Following the tournament, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade and THE COLLECTION hosted an awards banquet and ceremony, which included a raffle and silent auction featuring an assortment of choices from vacation stays, to weekend loans in select Audis, to sports memorabilia. The winning team will now be eligible to participate in the Audi quattro® Cup U.S. Final to be held later this year. The 44th Annual Golf Tournament was aided by sponsors, such as: Carmen Rebozo Foundation, the Bermont Advisory Group, Matty’s Sports, Ravenscroft, Wells Fargo Insurance, Cable Connections & Utilities Inc, McDonalds, PopChips and Todo Frio, along with many others. ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MIAMI-DADE Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been serving youth in our community since 1940. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to five Clubs serving 10,000 boys and girls year round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life
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Gala time at Actors Playhouse; JOB starts 63rd year Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre’s “Reach for the Stars” Gala presented by Lexus of Kendall was hands-down the best in its 20year history. With 32 of Coral Gables’ best restaurants and caterers participating with menu samplings, a Bacardi full bar, music and amazing auction items up for bid, the affair attracted hundreds of supporters who truly appreciate what this theatre has done for our community. Barbara Stein welcomed back Bob Soper for his 20th year as auctioneer, doing a fine job of the “Live” proceedings with Actors’ Artistic Director, David Arisco. Among many faces in the crowd: Sen. Gwenn Margolis, Dr. Marta Perez, Development Director Jerry Brown, Board Chair Larry Stein, John and Joanne Gentile, Jason and Ethel Neal, Hank Langston, Debbie Moore, Jerry Santeiro, Frank Sexton. In eduu cation news, the Independent Schools of South Florida held its 2011 Star Students Luncheon, April 13 at Doubletree, drawing a crowd of 800 honorees and guests from 56 independent schools. Among the South Miami area students honored were Riviera Day School and Prep students, Shola Takahashi, Victoria Basnuevo and Noah Sperber; St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School’s Isabella Botero, Jorge Raad, and Carolina Sanchez; and Alexander Schools’ students, Jasper Beardsleee, April Rubin, Sofia Debayle, Romina Shadravan, and Will Miller. ISSF Executive Director. Dr. Teri Logan, Associate Head of Miami Christian School, coordinated the program with a host of helpers including Brother Angelo Palmierri, Alicia Casanopva, James McGhee, II, Jennifer Loo, Kris Charlton, John Krutulis, Kathie Yuz, and Merceedes and Merchy Ricon. ISSF is an organization
of more than 70 accredited non public schools joined to share information, provide professional learning, celebrate student successes and discuss matters of common concern. The Junior Orange Bowl Committee opened its 63rd year with its Annual Kickoff & Theme Unveiling” April 19 at Coral Gables Museum. Newly sworn-in President Dallas Brown revealed for the first time the 20112012 festival theme, “Soaring To New Heights” and guests met committee chairs to sign up as volunteers. Members brought friends and prospective volunteers to celebrate and learn more about the myriad of events that make JOB the largest youth festival in the world. Amidst the crowd: several Past JOBC Presidents including Jack Thomson, Barbara Waters,, Jim Borgman, Marti Bueso, John Admire, Don Slesnick, Jeannett Slesnick, Chuck Little as well as long time members Andy and Bonnie Weston, Nancy Little, Maggie and Rusty Hill, Joey Deferral, Gina Guilford, Patrick Harris, and Executive Director Mark Pidal.. For more information, call 305-662-1210. Abigail Disney, named one of 150 “Extraordinary Women Who Shake the World” by Newsweek and The Daily Beast will be keynote speaker Wednesday, April 27 for the Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade “Power of the Purse” luncheon. This annual affair to benefit the only grant-making organization in Miami-Dade entirely dedicated to funding gender-specific programs will be held at the Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE Second Ave. “The Power of the Purse” symbolizes a profound ability to impact Miami area girls and women through support of gender-specific programs and raising awareness of the connection of females with poverty, low self-esteem, inadequate healthcare, job access, domestic violence, sexual assault. For information on tickets and reservations, go online to www.womensfundmiami.org. Sports Bulletin: the University of Miami has hired a new Athletic Director, Shawn M. Eichorst, a former star defensive back in college who went on to earn a law degree
Larry and Barbara Stein with Hank Langston at Actors Playhouse “Reach for the Stars” Gala.
Al Kahn of ColdStone and Elizabeth Silverman of Catering by Lovables at Actors’ Gala.
Among the 800plus attending the Star Luncheon: Nadia, Muhammad, and Mahmoud Salem with Andre, Carol and Alina Andrews. (Muhammad and Alina were among Miami Christian School honorees).
and help lead intercollegiate athletic programs in two of the nation’s premier conferences. Eichorst becomes UM’s 12th Director of Athletics. Welcome to South Florida, Shawn. Until next time, keep making each day count. If you would like to submit information for this column, send your news via email to Gloria at galburns@aol.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Barbara Waters and Patrick Harris talk to Maria O’Hollearn about volunteering with the Junior Orange Bowl Committee.
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vacated by Carlos A. Gimenez who is running for the post vacated by recall of ex-Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez. District Seven includes representation of the City of South Miami, Coral Gables, Village of Pinecrest, Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove, Brickell, and a portion of East Kendall. Upon completion of two three-year terms as South Miami Mayor (19962002), Robaina was next elected to the Florida House in 2002, and ran unopposed for re-election for a second term from 2004-2008. Recalling years working with Robaina in South Miami, ex-Mayor Horace Feliu said “it was a privilege and honor to be on the same commission when he was mayor. The City of South Miami enjoyed a lot of positive leadership and was recognized as an ‘All- America City,’.and was named one of the top ten cities at the time. Feliu also noted that the vision of South Miami that locals enjoy today such as pedestrian-friendly downtown shops and outdoor dining, was initiated and implemented during Robaina’s years in office. While serving in Tallahassee, the
future design of South Miami continued with a series of charettes or problemsolving meetings he sponsored when citizens contributed to addressing the realities of the day. However, Robaina said he believes one of his greatest accomplishments at the state capitol was bringing in millions of dollars to the municipalities he represented including South Miami, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, Coral Gables, and Miami and MiamiDade County. Former South Miami Mayor and Chamber South CEO Mary Scott Russell is “excited” about Rep. Robaina’s candidacy because she’s “confident he will do the right thing; he is not playing games, he calls it as he sees it, and I appreciate his enthusiasm and openness to the public process and continued desire to truly work with the public.” Currently retired from AT & T after 31 years, Robaina serves on several local boards including the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Film and Entertainment Advisory Board, and Habitat for Humanity, as well as partner in a property management company.
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Happy Birthday, Paul! It was a Happy Birthday for 34 year old Paul Jurado when his 6 lb line medium action rod was gifted with a 15 lb. 49 in. potentially record-crushing apparent Florida Gar/Lepisosteus platyrhincus while fishing with his nephew Andres off Tamiami Trail and Krome Avenue. It seems his 20 years of expertise paid off nicely as he snagged the rare very sharp-toothed Gar. As Paul likes to say, “real beauty is only fin deep.”
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all excellence included Juan Villotoro who won “The Lifesaving Award” for recently assisting a neighbor as a potential suicide neighbor as contributing to saving the life of the troubled individual. Former Program Director Sergeant Michael W. Weissberg said “now that the South Miami Police Explorers have won first and second places overall in back-to-back competitions, they are a force to be reckoned with.” Det. Mendez and the Explorers spent months preparing for the competition, evi-
“Now that the South Miami Police Explorers have won first and second places overall in back-to-back competitions, they are a force to be reckoned with.” Michael W. Weissberg, Former Program Director Sergeant
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Despite changes, county services will continue without interruption Alina T. Hudak MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
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dozens of lost and stray animals, answer 9,698 calls to the 3-1-1 Answer Center and deliver 2,317 meals to 27 senior centers. That kind of work will continue to be our focus. In one way or another, every one of our 2.5 million residents depends on us every day. On behalf of our entire workforce, we want you to know that you can continue counting on this government for the large and small things we do. Working collaboratively with chairman Joe A. Martinez and the Board of County Commissioners, it is my goal to ensure a seamless transition. Like so many of you, I call this community home, a place where I work, live and raise my family. I am proud of the contributions made by county employees to improve our quality of life. I am committed to doing my part in leading county government so that the leaders you elect will know that we have maintained the highest standards and continued to deliver excellence every day.
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Miami-Dade County’s Web portal marks first decade BY LEE STEPHENS
A decade ago, the iPod was released, Google posted a profit for the first time, and miamidade.gov made its debut. As Miami-Dade County marks the 10th anniversary of its Web portal, the evolution of service delivery from actual to virtual is a reminder that when it comes to technology, change is the only constant. Today’s miamidade.gov averages more than a million visits each month, has 88,000 registered members, 38,000 of whom subscribe to weekly email alerts on a range of topics. There are tens of thousands of content pages and more than 100 online services can be found on miamidade.gov. There is even a smartphone application called 311Direct. Few would have predicted miamidade.gov’s rapid growth when it was released in April 2001 but by sticking to a simple guiding principle of putting the customer first, that is exactly what has happened.
“I wanted to make miamidade.gov innovative, service-centric, not department-centric,” said Judi Zito, director of the Government Information Center. When she started the online services team in 2001, Zito believed strongly that citizens should not have to know the county’s organizational chart to be able to find what they needed. With that, a small but enthusiastic group of Web professionals went about building miamidade.gov. Online payments made its first appearance later in 2001 with parking ticket payments and occupational license renewals. The GISbased applications “My Home” and “My Neighborhood,” released in 2002, gave the public direct access to data that previously could only be obtained through a Realtor or by calling the Property Appraiser’s Office. Webcasting went live in 2006 making government more transparent than ever. The virtual anniversary celebration continues throughout April featuring factoids about miamidade.gov on the county’s website.
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Gus Machado Ford of Hialeah received the President's Award from Ford Motor Company in a ceremony at the dealership showroom on March 25. Shawn McDermott of Ford Motor Company presented the award to Gus Machado, president, along with Victor Benitez, vice president; Mrs. Lydia Machado, customer service manager, Amable Valle, parts and service director, and Raul Rodriguez, general sales manager. Both Machado and Benitez addressed the Hialeah firm’s employee team, thanking
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Places, Blackman’s Gallery in Bayside Downtown Miami, Cultural Art Exhibition Artist Deborah Blank, the art director at in Melbourne, ArtWorks Gallery in Miami, Temple Bet Shira’s school and at Greenfield MiArte Gallery in Coral Gables, Picture Source in Miami, Sun Trust Art Day School, celebrated the Exhibit in Downtown Miami, opening reception of her curCoral Gables Art for Public rent art show at the Datran Places, and Lowe Art Museum Center in Dadeland on Apr. 1. benefit in Coral Gables Attending the event were In addition to her private more than 150 art enthusiwork, she was chosen to design asts, teachers, parents and fabrics for Miami manufacturer friends. Comfort Inc. who integrated Blank, a native Miamian, is her designs in an exclusive an art educator and the recipiproduct line used by several ent of the Deaver Foundation national department stores. for Excellence in Teaching Deborah Blank For those who missed her art Award. She also is a prolific ––––––––––––––––––– opening reception on Apr. 1, artist whose strength is a great diversity combined with her true passion for you still can catch her exhibit in the Datran Center Lobby through Apr. 30. Portion of all the arts. She has exhibited her work in various ven- sales from the current exhibition will be ues, including the Bandel Gallery in donated to the Red Cross Disaster Fund. You also may visit her website at Downtown Miami, Beaux Arts show in Coral Gables, Miami Beach Art for Public <www.DeborahBlank.com>.
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Have you dreamed of owning and operating your own business? Thought about being your own boss? Sixtyseven percent of respondents in a recent Yahoo small business survey said they wanted to start a company. From teens and college students to retirees, immigrants and young mothers, more people than ever before are interested in starting a business. Getting started seems to be easier than staying solvent. Sustaining business over the long haul is where many owners stumble and fall. According to the SBA, seven out of 10 new firms survive at least two years, and about half of new businesses fail within the first five years. Many people jump into business with unrealistic expectations about what it takes to be successful. Being a good attorney, chef or technician does not ensure that you will be a successful business owner. Dan, a top salesman for a local insurance firm, discovered just that when he started his own company a few years ago. Dan quickly learned that the skills that had taken him to the top in sales were not adequate to run a company. By the time he hired me to help, Dan was deeply mired in problems. Micromanaging his staff and trying to do everything himself, he was stressed and exhausted. His overbearing management style was creating tension and alienating his team. His lack of understanding about finances was causing cash flow challenges and stifling growth. He was drowning in business issues beyond his grasp. Dan might have become an SBA failure statistic had he not gotten the help he needed. Together we created a strategy to address the problems and set his firm on the course to success. Owning, operating and growing a successful business is challenging. Before you rush into ownership, take time to set yourself up for success. Here are a few
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He spoke about a writer who sent his grandmother his first book after it was published. The grandmother was quite religious and when she received the book, she sent him a note of thanks, but told him, “I have the books I need – the Bible and the Sears catalog!” “Whether we need the bible, we need to augment it with other visions,” Cheuse said. “Books help us understand and rejuvenate ourselves.” Cheuse said there are characters in novels that we know better than people we grew up with. In the question and answer session, he was asked about his work as a writer and as a reviewer for NPR. “We are the only broadcast network in the history of civilization that takes books seriously,” he said. To deliver his reviews, Cheuse reads three to five books a week and then features those he has enjoyed. To date, he has given very few negative reviews. “For every book I review, I read five to 10 others,” Cheuse said. One of the questions he fielded was about the future of books in this digital age where people are reading books on their phones, on I-Pads or on readers such as Kindle or Nook. “I think books will go on,” he said. “Twenty-five percent of every book will come in hardcover.” Regarding the contentious debate in Congress about cutting federal funding for NPR, Cheuse said if funding is reduced, NPR would survive in urban areas; but it would limit access to multiple points of view for people who live in more remote areas. The book fair raises money for the Matheson Library headed by Ruthanne Vogel, which has a collection of more than 19,000 books, videos and magazines.
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Interest rates are low and maximizing interest income should be of the utmost importance to you and your family. Laddering of safe, secure investments is a fairly simple, time-proven method of bringing structure to investing and reaping the greatest yield. The current economy, with itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prognostications for the future, make this maximization goal all the more important. Most pundits agree that the interest rate scenario in the United States is going to stay at current levels through 2011. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in an extremely mixed-signal economy, but we still find the indicators yield more favorable than non-favorable signs. Of course, leading the charge atop the undesirable issues list are housing values and unemployment, with no rapid resolve to either one. On the plus side, economic expansion in 2010 was 2.8 percent, which was less than anticipated, but much better than 2009 which experienced shrinkage of 2.6 percent. Also a positive sign, consumer confidence continues to increase with each passing month. As consumer spending accounts for approximately 70 percent of the United States economy, this optimism is wellreceived. Laddering of investments maximizes yield by utilizing rising rates commensurate with rising terms. A minimal amount of funds should always remain in an emergency regular savings account for unexpected expenses and â&#x20AC;&#x153;piece of mind.â&#x20AC;? The next level of savings is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;rainy day fundâ&#x20AC;? which resides in a Money Market Investment Account and receives a steppedup rate of return. Next the balance of
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Audi A5 Cabriolet is a ragtop with style and performance Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS It’s difficult to find a good ragtop these days, what with all the new retractable hardtop technology available. But, if you are in the market for a soft-top convertible, check out the Audi A5 Cabriolet and sister sport model S5 Cabriolet. The 2011 Audi A5/S5 Cabriolets are really quite special automobiles because they continue the tradition of carefree driving with the joy of a soft top. And, with an overall length of 182.1 inches, they have an exceptionally roomy interior, even in the back seats, and with the same sophistication as their hardtop counterparts. However, they incorporate a power folding multi-layer acoustic soft top capable of retracting in 17 seconds, even while the car is moving at speeds up to 31 mph. The A5 (our test vehicle) has a refined suspension developed from Audi’s extensive racing experience and it delivers a ride that is both comfortable and capable, with superb
handling and razor-sharp response. It has a low and muscular look, with a high shoulder line and a steeply raked windshield. The Audi singleframe grille dominates the front, while available LED taillights distinguish the rear. With the soft top raised, the A5 Cabriolet maintains its coupe look, while lowering it turns it into another vehicle altogether. The A5 has an ergonomic interior designed around driver and passenger comfort, with high-quality leather and rich materials assembled to yield a luxurious cabin environment. Comfortable sport seats provide ample support and a driver-oriented center console holds a beautifully designed interface, as well as Audi’s third-generation MMI system. The optional seven-inch MMI screen is positioned high on the dash for easy reading and to minimize the amount of time spent looking away from the road. A leatherwrapped steering wheel is standard and the gauges are well designed and easy-to-read. Like the A5 Coupe, the Cabriolet is powered by a potent 2.0 TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder engine. With a sturdy cast-iron block and efficient aluminum cylinder head, the engine delivers 211 hp and 258 pounds-feet of torque. Direct-injection technology increases engine efficiency and the result is 30 mpg on the highway a 0-60 mph clocking in 6.5 seconds. The S5 Cabriolet comes with a powerful
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and efficient 3.0 liter TFSI V-6 all-aluminum engine. It’s supercharged to create 333 hp and 325 pounds-feet of torque. The powerplant incorporates many Audi innovations, including the Audi valvelift system, FSI direct injection, a two-stage intake, dual intercoolers and a drive-by-wire throttle, all helping to deliver 17/26 mpg (city/hwy). Base price on the 2011 Audi A5 Cabriolet
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Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.
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Samsara Imports… where beauty, fashion and culture meet
BY NANCY EAGLETON
Media, celebrities, local customers and international travelers – many are embracing the richness and diversity of India’s handcrafted products and colorful textiles offered by Samsara Imports. Located in the Miami International Merchandise Mart, the Miamibased designer, importer and distributor of clothing, jewelry and home decor from India is dedicated to bringing these unique products “to market” and has become the trendy, hot spot to shop. The stylish fashions of Samsara Imports were showcased recently on Univision’s “Nuestra Belleza Latina 2011.” During one of the show’s segments, Indian-inspired decor served as the backdrop for the 24 contestants who modeled and danced in elegant Indian saris, all provided by Samsara.
“People have come to know the beauty, quality and popularity of the home and fashion items from India.” -Lissette Atassi, Samsara Imports’ buyer and owner.
Samsara’s exotic fabrics, bed linens, pillows, lamps and lanterns, wall decor, tabletop items and accessories will also be featured on an upcoming episode of Extreme Makeover – Home Edition, which will air on ABC the first week in May. Samsara’s buyer and owner is Lissette Atassi, an entrepreneur with a vast knowledge of the Indian region, people and customs. She began the business in 2003 with her first store, Gifts and Beyond, located in Pinecrest. Her company has since moved and expanded to include two retail stores in the Merchandise Mart, a retail website and wholesale distribution to boutiques located in the U.S., European, Latin American and Caribbean markets. “People have come to know the beauty, quality and popularity of the home and fashion items from India,” said Atassi. “I’ve modeled Samsara after a department store – you can get beautiful, unique clothing, jewelry, gifts and items for your home, all in one shop.” At Samsara, shoppers will find intricately designed kurtis (tunics), saris and lehengas (skirts), scarves and bags. Fashions for the Lissette Atassi is the buyer and owner of Samsara Imports, located in the Miami International Merchandise Mart. home include styles that
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are authentic, modern or contemporary, “each with a charm of its own,” according to Atassi. Atassi travels to India several times a year on buying trips to select the more than 2,000 products she offers. While there, she also visits Samsara’s regional branch in Delhi, which constantly monitors the quality of all of the items she imports. This month, Samsara will open two new
international locations, in Nicaragua and Ecuador. Atassi is planning further business expansion, offering franchise opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. “Our sales have tripled during the past year and we continue to grow and expand to meet the demand of our diverse clients,” said Atassi. “We’re able to handle this growth because of the high quality standards of our products, our large inventories, our great logistics and our dedicated support team.” Samsara Imports can also provide props, decor, furniture rentals and entertainment, including belly dancers, musicians and henna artists, for your Middle Eastern/Indian theme parties and events. “We can provide some items, or everything you need to create a magical, exotic ambiance for your special occasion,” said Atassi.
Samsara Imports is located at the Miami International Merchandise Mart, 755 NW 72 Avenue, first floor, #6 and #7, and the phone number is 305269-6992. For more information, visit www.samsaraimports.com, Samsara Imports joined Charytin and the hosts of Escandalo TV for become a friend on Facebook the launch of the successful soap opera “India” from the Univision and follow on Twitter. Network.
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Jeffrey Brock, well-known South Florida astrologer, is available for astrology consultations - discover the incredible sychronicity between the time and place of your birth and your personality. Astrology is being recognized as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rosetta Stoneâ&#x20AC;? of psychology.
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Jeffrey Brock is the Director of The Astrological & Metaphysical Research Center and has been teaching astrology since 1978. Mr. Brock also has extensive experience with personal & corporate leadership development and is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Licensed AvatarÂŽ Master.
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