GIR(L) June Directory Issue 2015

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WEDDING GUIDE

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Fine Italian Cuisine

Open 7 days a week since 1989

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EXOTIC EYEWEAR OPTICAL SINCE 2002

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contents attorneys

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criminal defense I family law I I immigration law

automotive/bicycle/motor vehicle

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automotive repair & services I bicycle dealers I car washes I motor cycle & scooter repair I tires & wheels sales & service

beauty & health/wellness

acupuncture I beauty salons I boutiques I 23 chiropractic care I facials I fitness clubs I juice

entertainment

bars I massage I nursing centers I optical goods/eyewear I restorative dentistry I running supplies I spas I weight loss centers

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annual events I bars I bed & breakfasts I boat rentals I chocolate & fudge I ice cream parlors I performing arts I restaurants I theatres I travel agencies

homelife

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pet

hospitals 70 animal I bird & exotic I

cat rescue I dog boarding & day care I mobile veterinarian I pet cremation I pet supplies I specialty pet products

charitable organizations I cleaners I flooring sales & installation I furnishings I garden supplies I gun sales & range I insurance agencies I personal assistant services I real estate agencies I real estate legal services I realtors I roofing contractors I window sales & service

wedding - lbgt friendly

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attire I catering I entertainment I family law I flowers I jewelers I places of worship I venues I wedding & event planning

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PO BOX 50111 LIGHTHOUSE POINT FLORIDA 33074 PH: 954 - 829 - 1982 • 954 - 815 - 3220 PUBLISHER A & B M E D I A COMPANY, INC MANAGING DIRECTORS SHELLY ALLEN

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Director of Sales: Jackie Branca STUDIO & PRODUCTION Production Design: Pink Parrot Productions Advertisement Design: Joya Design w w w. J o y a - D e s i g n . c o m Layout Design: Pink Parrot Productions Web Site Director & Designer: Joya Design Distribution: Tri-County Distribution Services 2015 Copyright here and abroad of all editorial content is held by the publishers of GIR(L) Magazine. Reproduction whole or in part is forbidden without prior written consent from the publisher. Publisher may not be held liable or responsible in any way for any actions ensuing from advertisements or content.

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P u b l i s h e r ’s L e t t e r

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elcome to this edition of GIR(L) Directory! We are absolutely thrilled you found us. It’s only June and this year has been quite a ride already, hasn’t it? January 6th, 2015 is the day that will live on in infamy for the gay community in the state of Florida. Same sex marriage is finally the law of the land and we couldn’t be happier. This edition is dedicated to the women and men who fought so hard to etch the right to marry whom you love in the law books. Congratulations Florida!

Shelly Allen

Jackie Branca

As you can tell, we are they same but our book has changed. The story is long, and drawn out and if you’re really interested you can find the entire story on our website. In fact, you’ll find all our stories on our website! The magazine portion of GIR(L) will now be online only and this directory will be published twice per year. Yes, you are still going to get all the great information you’ve come to expect and love from GIR(L), but now you will find it online. We just ask that you be patient as our website is going through a complete overhaul and will be excellent in the very near future.

That being said, we hope you will use this directory and the advertisers in it as they are the driving force behind this publication. They make it all possible so please, if you love a GIR(L), any GIR(L), use our advertisers and let them know you saw them in the GIR(L) Directory! Until next issue, be safe, be confident, be YOU!

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attorneys criminal defense family law immigration law

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automotive, bicycle & motor vehicle

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AU TO M OT I V E R E PA I R & SERVICES C a r Clin ic 7 0 0 1 Norton Ave # 12 West Palm Be ach 5 6 1 - 5 4 7 - 4700 S ee O ur A d o n Page 20 Eco Fr ien d ly Auto Center 1 1 3 9 East Co mm e rci a l Bl vd O a kland Park w w w. EcoF riendl y Auto C e nter. com 9 5 4 - 5 8 1 - 1747 S ee O ur A d o n Page 19 Pat r iot Au tomoti ve 2 5 3 0 W Comm erci al Bl vd Fort L auderdal e 9 5 4 - 9 9 0 - 7936 S ee O ur A d o n Page BICYCLE DEALERS Bi cycle S pot 5 0 7 4 N Dix ie H i ghway O a kland Park 9 5 4 - 7 7 2 - 4909 S ee O ur A d o n Page 17

The C a r Sa lon 1700 E Com m erc i a l B l vd O a k l a n d Pa r k MOTOR SCOOTER DEALERS, R E PA I R & S E R V I C E C yc le I va ns 2831 Forest Hi l l Bl vd West Pa l m Bea ch 561 - 588 - 2302 I nfo@ Cycl eI va n s. n et w w w.Cyc l eI va n s. n et S ee O u r Ad on Pa ge 2 1 TIRES & WHEELS SALES Da les Whe e ls & Ti res 350 WE st S u n r i se Bl vd For t La u d erd a l e 954 - 764 - 1582 d a l esti res @ l i ve. com w w w. D a l esT i res . n et S ee O u r Ad on Pa ge 2 2

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CAR CLINIC

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he first step to getting to know your car is taking a look at the owner’s manual and getting familiar with the basics. Most of the time, the manual will go into detail, letting you know what to check on the car, how often the different elements should be checked, and what products to use.

Know the fluids to check, and actually check them Check your oil levels. Most of the time, you can go about 3,000 miles, or six months without changing your oil. Even with this, the oil should be checked every time you fill up with gas.

Here are the other fluids every woman should know how to check, and then actually check often: • Antifreeze • Transmission fluid • Brake fluid • Steering fluid

There are simple things every woman should know before driving on their own. There may be situations where there is nobody available to help you but yourself. Most women have a mobile phone they can use in case of emergency, but what if the phone is dead? It’s best to know the basics just in case. Once you leave the safety of your garage, anything can happen.

Learning how to check the tire pressure is just as important as learning how to change a tire. Tires that do not have the proper air pressure wear out much faster. Be proactive about the basics of your car’s maintenance to reduce costs and keep your car running longer.

Every woman should know her car, and the basics of maintaining it. It’s easier to stay calm during emergencies when you know what you are doing, even if it is only a little bit. A small amount of knowledge can go a long way!

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beauty,

health & wellness

acupuncture beauty salons & services boutiques chiropractic care facials fitness clubs juice bars massage nursing and rehabilitation optical goods restorative dentistry running supplies spas weight loss clinics

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Professional Organizing Services South Florida’s Holistic Organizer for your Home & Heart!

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12 W E I R D B E A U T Y U S E S F O R C O C O N U T O I L OIL PULLING If you haven’t heard the buzz about oil pulling yet, it’s time to get on the bandwagon. Swishing coconut oil around in your mouth for 20 minutes a day (preferably at the beginning of the day, before you brush your teeth) may help to detoxify your body, cure headaches, whiten teeth, and more.

SOFTENING CUTICLES If you wash your hands often or your cuticles just need a little T.L.C., apply coconut oil to your fingers twice a day.

TREATING DRY ENDS Apply a pinch of coconut oil to the ends of your hair to help dry, damaged tips get a huge dose of moisture.

EXFOLIATING Coconut oil makes a great base for DIY body scrubs. Mix it with granulated sugar, and apply the concoction for some seriously smooth skin.

SOOTHING SNIFFLES Whether you have a runny nose or allergies, rub just a bit of coconut oil inside your nostrils for relief.

MOISTURIZING LIPS Spread coconut oil over your lips before bedtime for hydration that tastes amazing throughout the night.

By Augusta Falleta

REMOVING MAKEUP If you have trouble getting off that last bit of mascara, use a dab of coconut oil. Just be careful to not get it directly in your eyes.

PROTECTING AGAINST RAZOR BURN Apply coconut oil before shaving to prevent irritation. Bonus: This shaving cream swap makes it easier to clean your razor.

PREVENTING WRINKLES Use coconut oil on the area around your eyes to prevent wrinkles and under-eye bags.

TREATING ACNE Apply coconut oil to blemishes, and leave it on for about 15 minutes. Then wash it off with warm water and let your skin air dry (don’t apply any other products). The antibacterial components in the oil will work to combat acne.

BOOSTING HAIR GROWTH Apply coconut oil to any areas where hair is sparse (especially in your eyebrows) to promote cell growth.

RELIEVING SUNBURNS Apply the oil after you’ve overdone it on the sun exposure to soothe your skin.

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CONSULATE HEALTH CARE At the Hea r t of Caring

• 24/7 Skilled Nursing Care & Long-Term Care Services • Physical, Occupational, Speech & Outpatient Services • Respite Care • Care for Medically Complex Patients • Only minutes from Ft. Lauderdale Beach/Downtown • Openly Welcome All Members of the

LGBT Community

3 R EA S O N S TO EAT T U R M E R I C Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a culinary spice that spans cultures - it is a major ingredient in Indian curries, and makes American mustard yellow. But evidence is accumulating that this brightly colored relative of ginger is a promising disease-preventive agent as well, probably due largely to its anti-inflammatory action.

Reviewing some 700 studies, Duke concluded that turmeric appears to outperform many pharmaceuticals in its effects against several chronic, debilitating diseases, and does so with virtually no adverse side effects. Here are some of the diseases that turmeric has been found to help prevent or alleviate: • Alzheimer’s disease: Duke found more than 50 studies on turmeric’s effects in addressing Alzheimer’s disease. The reports indicate that extracts of turmeric contain a number of natural agents that block the formation of beta-amyloid, the substance responsible for the plaques that slowly obstruct cerebral function in Alzheimer’s disease.

• Arthritis: Turmeric contains more than two dozen anti-inflammatory compounds, including sixdifferent

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COX-2-inhibitors (the COX-2 enzyme promotes pain, swelling and inflammation; inhibitors selectively block that enzyme). By itself, writes Duke, curcumin - the component in turmeric most often cited for its healthful effects - is a multifaceted anti-inflammatory agent, and studies of the efficacy of curcumin have demonstrated positive changes in arthritic symptoms.

• Cancer: Duke found more than 200 citations for turmeric and cancer and more than 700 for curcumin and cancer. He noted that in the handbook Phytochemicals: Mechanisms of Action, curcumin and/or turmeric were effective in animal models in prevention and/or treatment of colon cancer, mammary cancer, prostate cancer, murine hepatocarcinogenesis (liver cancer in rats), esophageal cancer, and oral cancer.

Duke said that the effectiveness of the herb against these cancers compared favorably with that reported for pharmaceuticals.

How can you get more turmeric into your diet? One way is via turmeric tea. There are also extracts in tablet and capsule form available in health food stores; look for supercritical extracts in dosages of 400 to 600 mg, and take three times daily or as directed on the product.

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s women we love to save money, it only follows that we would try our hand at planning and booking our own vacay. To you I say, put down that calculator and pick up a phone. Call your local travel agent and avoid the headaches and hassle of the DIY. Yes ladies, there are times when the DIY will in fact be worth it, but this is not one of those instances. There are so many good reasons to use a travel agent and actually saving money, is one of them.

Turns out, travel agents are great at finding the best rates at great places, not the rat infested hotel you were just

looking into.

A good agent will book you a great vacation, for the best price, AND take care of any travel problems that may arise so you can sit back and actually enjoy your vacation. Heck don’t listen to me, let’s take a look at what, Joseph Watters, the president of Crystal Cruises has to say: “Why should I use a travel agent?” As a veteran travel executive, that’s a question I’m often asked. Today, with the overwhelming number of sources for travel information (the Internet, cable television, newspapers, magazines, guidebooks, etc.), it’s no wonder the consumer is confused. Yet that’s precisely why the services of a professional travel consultant are more valuable than ever.

20/20 recently reported the results of a test in which travel agents beat consumers at uncovering the best airfares.

However, it is much more than the “lowest fare” that provides the compelling argument for a good travel agent.

The best thing an agent can do is to match up a traveler with the vacation that’s right for them. The professional travel consultant

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builds relationships with their clients to learn their interests and lifestyles, as well as their dispositions.

Below is a list of some of the important services, which are either provided free or for a nominal charge, by travel agents:

7. Simplifying the research and subsequent transaction: Like a personal shopper, agents can provide one-stop shopping for travelers who require air arrangements, rental cars, cruise accommodations and hotel stays - with suggestions that are in the best interest of the client, not the supplier.

1. Distilling the product information: Through an on-going and time-consuming process of familiarization, continuing education and customer feedback, the agent becomes a travel expert.

8. Enhancing the trip with value-added benefits and amenities: Agents can add to the client’s experience by sending a bottle of wine, providing a special land package, a specific escort or other customer amenities.

2. Investigating and supplying competitive information: No single supplier is going to advise a consumer that a better route or a better fare is available on a competing carrier.

9. Using their clout to obtain the best possible in seemingly impossible situations: Whether it’s airline seats, hotel rooms or cruise space, the travel agent has more buying power than the consumer.

3. Staying abreast of the most current and timely promotions: Via daily faxes, agent-only e-mail transmissions, and their relationships with their district sales managers, agents are obtaining the most current promotional information.

4. Analyzing the current promotions: The cheapest is not always the best.

5. Clarifying the fine print, such as cancellation penalties and restrictions: Again, the benefits of a professional’s experience can save a traveler money . . . and headaches.

6. Making recommendations for travel-related options: Travel agents share the to pack for different travel options.

10. Getting problems resolved: The agent serves as the consumer’s advocate in the event something inadvertently goes wrong.

The use of outside service providers for many transactions, such as tax preparation, isn’t questioned. Similarly, if one is going to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars, as well as a good chunk of valuable leisure time, it makes great sense to use a professional.

- If you are looking for a great travel agent, go see Richard at Freedom Travel on the drive in Wilton Manors. Super friendly guy and he will help take the headache out of your next big trip. If you love the show Top Chef, ask him about the Top Chef Celebrity Cruise coming up in November.

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3. Falling Waters State Park

Falling Waters near Chipley is home to the tallest waterfall in the state of Florida. It can be quite impressive after a heavy rain, as the water rushes down 73 feet of limestone into a huge sinkhole.

1. Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales This majestic 200-acre garden features a 205foot singing tower facing a reflecting pool, a bird sanctuary, and acres of oaks, pines, ferns, camellias, jasmine, spider lily, and wetland plants.

4. Venetian Pool, Coral Gables The pool occupies a shallow quarry displacing some 820,000 US gallons (3,100 m3) of fresh water daily from artesian wells, making it the largest freshwater pool in the United States.

2. Crystal River State Park in Citrus County Crystal River not only has some of the clearest water in Florida, it is also the only place you can legally swim up close with endangered manatees.

5. Tigertail Beach, Marco Island A beach in Florida where you can actually get some alone time is rare indeed. Enjoy the lagoon or the beach for emerald Gulf waters and bright white sand

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8. Blowing Rocks Preserve, Hobe Sound

On this preserve on Jupiter Island you’ll see waves breaking on huge limestone formations, sending sprays up to 50 feet in the air. Don’t miss the educational center, plant nursery, boardwalk, and butterfly garden.

6. Castillo de San Marcos, St Augustine The Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States.

Construction began in 1672 of the masonry fortification to protect the city. Construction lasted twenty-three years, with completion in 1695.

9. Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park In the midst of north Florida’s sandy terrain and pine forests, a bowl-shaped cavity 120 feet deep leads down to a miniature rain forest. Small streams trickle down the steep slopes of the limestone sinkhole, disappearing through crevices in the ground. Lush vegetation thrives in the shade of the walls even in dry summers.

7. Florida Caverns State Park, Marianna This park provides access to the only air-filled caves open to the public in Florida. The park also offers bicycling, boating, canoeing, kayaking, and camping.

10. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Micanopy Where else can you see wild horses, wild buffalo, wild roaming cattle and hundreds of alligators roaming the trails?

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WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT PLANT LIGHT REQUIREMENTS? Plant light requirements are the amount of sunlight a particular plant likes - or needs.

But sometimes the garden terms for light requirements can be confusing...what exactly is full sun, part sun or partial shade?

FULL SUN This means all day every day, for at least 8 hours of sunlight.

Bougainvillea is one plant that must have full sun to grow and flower to perfection. Too little sun and you’re the proud owner of a leggy, thorny plant that won’t flower much.

FULL SHADE This means no sunlight touches the leaves of a plant at any time.

plants that like sun can take part sun.

PA R T S H A D E This can mean dappled sunlight - filtered sun that peeks through tree canopies, or a couple of hours of early morning sun, but not midday when the sun is blazing hot.

Some varieties of crotons thrive in this light condition. - Part shade plants can sometimes adapt to a bit more sun, such as the slanted late afternoon sunshine that reaches under trees just before sunset.

Most folks lump part sun and part shade into one category. But separating them makes choosing the right plant and correct placement easier to understand.

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Plants that like full shade don’t necessarily like it dark. Deep, dark shade is one area where few plants will grow...or if they do, they’ll become leggy, reaching for more light.

Bright indirect light in a shady spot is perfect for plants that like or can handle full shade.

Plant light requirements mean nothing if you haven’t done your homework. Don’t shop for a plant until you’ve assessed the light available where you’re going to plant.

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Many people get this backwards - they buy the plant and then come home to find out the area where they wanted to place it gets a totally different amount of sunlight than they thought.

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sk Zola Keller what is her greatest strength as a business and she’ll tell you, “I’ve grown by always listening to my customers.” It all started 42 years ago, when for same sex couples, getting legally married was a just a magical fantasy. Zola Keller has gone from selling her handmade crocheted Bikini’s on Fort Lauderdale Beach to becoming one of the most well known bridal and evening gown designers in the country. By “listening” to her customers she also began designing luncheon suits for her customer’s fund raising luncheon’s. Now, Zola Keller is once again listening to her customers and those customers recently won the fight for their constitutional rights to marry freely and legally.

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