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HEALTH & WELLNESS 16 Health Matters

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BIZ STYLE 76 Big Business Mentoring 78 Pawngo 80 spendLO SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT 84 American Heritage

FEATURE 40 How Blue is Broward?

SCENE ON SITE 104 Back to School Bash 106 Relay For Life of Weston 108 Jail and Bail 110 Blissguy Fort Lauderdale 112 Tunnel to Towers 5k

PEOPLE 72 Lou Barrionuevo

THE BUZZ

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COVER STORY 32 Breast Cancer: Advances in Technology & Treatments Deliver Hope and Healing

HAPPENINGS 46 Browards Young Lawyers Hit Links 50 Festival of Chocolate 52 Children’s Home Society of Florida 54 Boys N’ Toys Private Yacht Hop 56 Round of Recovery 58 Fairy Tale Ball: Alice in Wonderland 60 National Philanthropy Day Awards 64 Cheers for Charity 70 Sydney’s Incredible Defeat of Ewing’s Sarcoma

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here is more hope e headed our way in Broward County! There are significant nt and exciting advancess in breast cancer technology ology and treatments at our local hospitals and healthcare facilities. ities. These advances, along with women performing self exams, have made an n impact in the decline of breast cancer mortality ality rates over the last ten years. Survivorship hip and new treatment options are worthy off a real celebration here in South Florida. Dr. David Robinson of University Hospital spital & Medical Center in Coral Springs says, “There are still social awareness issues sues when it comes to breast cancers even with all the wonderful work being done by a variety iety of organizations. If followed, The American rican Cancer Society’s guidelines for early detection tion of breast cancer improves the chances that hat cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage and nd treated successfully.” Diagnosing earlier before symptoms occur through screening, cancers are more likely to be smaller and confined to the breast. The size of a cancer and how far it has spread are some of the most important factors in predicting the prognosis of a person with the disease. Additionally, most doctors feel that early detection tests for breast cancer save thousands of lives each year. More lives could be saved if even more women and their health care providers took advantage of these tests. Furthermore, genetic testing is available to help women determine if family history suggests a pattern for certain cancers. Dr. Robinson states, “Advances in genetic testing have become very valuable to patients who have multiple family members under the age of menopause who have been diagnosed with cancer.” Specific genetic tests such as the BRCA-I or BRCA-II are appropriate to offer a patient for early detection when the risk factors are present. These test names stand for breast

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cancer canc susceptibility GENE 1 and breast cancer susceptibility GENE 2. “With these tests, w tests we have learned that a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer is greatly increased if she inherits br this gene mutation.” Men with these mutations also have an increased risk of breast cancer. Dr. Robinson shares, “This genetic test is no longer only a blood test. Now we can simply swab the inside lining of the cheek and send the sample to the lab.” Genetic counseling is recommended before and after these types of tests are performed and there are a variety of options available to help a person manage their cancer risk. An additional genetic test called the Oncotype DX is noninvasive and performed on a small amount of the tissue removed during the original surgery lumpectomy, mastectomy, or core biopsy. Results provide the patient and their doctors more information about their speciﬁc tumor and allow them to devise a better treatment plan. This test provides information to assist in decisions whether or not to make chemotherapy part of their treatment plan and can also help doctors determine the likelihood of the cancer returning in the future, also known as recurrence.

“THERE ARE STILL SOCIAL AWARENESS ISSUES when it comes to breast cancers even with all the wonderful work being done by a variety of organizations. If followed, The American Cancer Society’s guidelines for early detection of breast cancer improve the chances that cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage.”

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As you probably are aware, there are specific protocols used to fight cancer. The most common procedures to treat breast cancer are radiation and chemotherapy. Advancements in these therapies have fewer side effects on patients experiencing the treatments now, more than ever before. Chemotherapy has more severe side effects than radiation. This is because all the cells in the body may be affected by the drug being used. Radiation, on the other hand, is a therapy targeting only specific areas of the body affected by cancerous cell growth. Dr. Nicholas Tranakas of Broward Health Medical Center enthusiastically says, “Current s c r e e n i n g technologies can catch breast cancer much earlier than a decade ago. Early treatment can preserve more of a patient’s lymph nodes and breast tissue. DR. NICHOLAS TRANAKAS This is especially positive because administering localized radiation “CURRENT treatments, targeting affected areas SCREENING specifically, helps reduce the amount TECHNOLOGIES CAN CATCH of radiation received.” This is key as it BREAST CANCER shortens the duration of treatment, from MUCH EARLIER over six weeks to two hours per day for as little as five days. than a decade ago. Early treatment “Even more invasive cancers are can preserve more showing promising results when treated of a patient’s with localized radiation.” lymph nodes and Broward Health has more hope to breast tissue. deliver. This is especially Dr. Tranakas shares, “I am very positive because optimistic about a new vaccine showing administering incredible promise!” He explains that localized radiation a patient in her 30s who had a large, treatments, aggressive cancer received the vaccine, targeting affected “and the cancer literally melted away!” areas specifically, Broward Health is one of only seven helps reduce the centers in the United States to participate amount of radiation in an international trial of this vaccine. received.” Holy Cross Hospital, celebrating its

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50th anniversary in January 2013, will soon be offering selected breast cancer patients a new type of radiation treatment. It is called INTRABEAM Radiotherapy. This type of treatment is very exciting Dr. Joseph J. Casey explains. “The radiation is delivered in the lumpectomy cavity before the surgical wound is closed. This allows the radiation dose to be DR. JOSEPH J. CASEY delivered to the tissue where it is most needed.” After the radiation, the wound can be “THIS IS closed to give the best cosmetic result. Dr. Casey A TRULY also explains, “For many patients the single dose in SIGNIFICANT surgery may be the only radiation required. In others AND EXCITING it can shorten the course of the radiation treatments ADVANCE in the effort to considerably while maximizing the effectiveness.” While not every patient will be a good candidate for minimize the side effects and INTRABEAM, the oncology team will review each case for appropriateness to optimize results. “This is complications a truly significant and exciting advance in the effort to of breast cancer treatment while minimize the side effects and complications of breast at the same time cancer treatment while at the same time personalizing and strengthening the treatment impact,” says Dr. personalizing and strengthening Casey. the treatment “Compared to twenty years ago, the picture has dramatically changed in a positive direction,” says impact.” Dr. Indrek Miidla of University Hospital & Medical Center in Coral Springs. A test that is used when patients have something suspicious present in an MRI is called the Positron emission mammography (PEM). This is a form of positron emission tomography (PET) that uses a high-resolution, mini-camera detection technology for imaging the breast. The camera is used to provide a higher resolution image of a limited section of the body and allows for the detection of much smaller lesions, thus creating images that are more easily compared to mammography, since they are acquired in the same position. “The future is in research, specifically in molecular gene technology,” says Dr. Miidla. In university settings, research in this area studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level. The field studies how the genes are transferred from generation to generation. The future is in studying, learning and determining if scientist can identify a way to fine tune the different cancer cells behavior. “Denial is still such a large part of the equation. Women should not wait if they believe something is wrong. Taking the first step in the prevention process is critical.”

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“COMPLIANCE IS CRITICAL in all treatments. I want to emphasize here how clinical trials have proven that full adherence can greatly increase positive outcomes for patients. We have social workers and psychologists on staff who can help patients deal with the emotional and physical burden cancer treatment can entail.”

Avoiding the first step in the screening process allows for more complications later. “The disease won’t go away; it eventually goes further if left untreated.” Dr. Alejandra Perez, an oncologist at Memorial Healthcare’s Breast Cancer Center shared vital health information as well. “Compliance is critical in all treatments. I want to emphasize here how clinical trials have proven that full adherence can greatly increase positive outcomes for patients.” There are teams in hospital systems and treatment centers to assist patients. “We have social workers and psychologists on staff who can help patients deal with the emotional and physical burden cancer treatment can entail.” Care doesn’t only include the “site” of the cancer, it includes the whole being. Surprisingly, Dr. Perez also shared, “Many patients with breast cancer avoid seeing a doctor after they find a lump because they think they are too young. This is a myth. Some patients avoid seeing a doctor because they have no family history of breast cancer.” It is essential that all women and men seek medical advice when they find a lump or other abnormality in their breast tissue, lymph nodes, chest muscles or develop another symptom, regardless of age or family history. While breast cancer primarily affects women older than 50, Dr. Perez’s youngest patient is only 18 years old. New screening tools, technology and treatments can and will help you should you find out you have some form of cancer. The actual process of diagnosis can take weeks and involve many different kinds of tests. As many cancer survivors share, “waiting for results can feel like a lifetime and all the uncertainty can cause so much additional stress…but once you understand your own unique “big picture,” you can make better decisions. You and your doctors can formulate a treatment plan tailored just for you.”

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Breast Cancer Care at Its Best Each year over 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. Thanks to earlier detection, new treatments and a better understanding of the disease, breast cancer patients have a greater chance for a positive outcome.

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HOW BLUE IS BROWARD? BY JULIE KAY

The Republican Party of Broward County doesn’t even pretend it can win Broward County for Mitt Romney this fall. Their goal is a number: 35 percent. No Republican in modern history has taken the state of Florida without attaining 35 percent of voters, said Richard DeNapoli, chairman of the Republican Party of Broward County. And, since Florida is one of No Republican the key states needed to win victory in modern history for a presidential candidate – if not has taken the ground zero -- achieving that goal is state of Florida more important than ever, he said. without attaining “George Bush got 34.79 percent 35 percent of of Broward in 2004 and he won voters. the state,” said DeNapoli. “In 2008, McCain got 33 percent. In 2000, Bush got 31 percent and we know how that ended up. We are just looking to push the needle and help the state party.” Broward County, the second most populous county in Florida with 1.8 million residents, is the blueest county in the state, with MiamiDade County coming in second. How blue is it? With 257,000 registered Republicans in Broward and 570,000 registered Democrats,

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“we’re outnumbered two to one,” noted DeNapoli. Or, as prominent South Florida pollster and political strategist Jim Kane puts it, “it’s so blue here you can’t breathe.” The reasons for Broward’s Democratic slant are welldocumented. Once solidly Republican, the county changed dramatically when hundreds of thousands of retirees from New York and the northeast relocated to the county, starting back in the 1960s, ﬁlling high-rise condos in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Hallandale. Largely Democratic, pro-union and liberal, they brought their ingrained voting habits with them. No Republican has won a presidential race here since 1988, when George Bush beat Michael Dukakis. And while many pollsters and voting experts had predicted the seniors would be dying out by now and replaced with younger, more conservative voters ﬂeeing Miami-Dade

County, the county’s partisan profile has remained unchanged. Mitch Ceasar, the longtime Democratic Chairman of Broward “When you look at Democratic voting patterns in this county, County, agrees. Voter turnout, coupled with the fate of the they haven’t changed,” said DeNapoli. “The younger Cubans are 275,000 independents in the county, keep him up at night. not as Republican or conservative as their parents. We are now “We have a change in Broward of seniors being replaced seeing immigrants from all over the world coming to Broward. with swing voters or those who don’t vote at all,” said Ceasar. “High voter turnout is not guaranteed. I have to gaze with one When they come, they are usually Democrats.” Additionally, according to Kane, droves of non-citizens have eye on the turnout and the other eye at the undecideds. We are flocked to Broward County, including Canadians and Central very concerned. Florida will be ground zero again.” and South Americans. Ceasar said he is particularly concerned about an upcoming That doesn’t mean that the Republican Party doesn’t have blitz of ads he expects the Republican Party to unleash in strongholds in Broward, too, like the northeast part of the Florida. “The amount of money that will be dumped into Florida county, including Lighthouse Point, will be ghastly,” he said. where all but one city commissioner But Kane said Ceasar probably is Republican. And despite the wide “We have a change in Broward of shouldn’t lose sleep. In 2008, President seniors being replaced with swing partisan gap, Broward is still the second Obama’s team was skillful at turning voters or those who don’t vote at all. largest Republican county in the state. out his base. High voter turnout is not guaranteed. But the numbers are still “He had one of the best ground I have to gaze with one eye on the overwhelmingly Democratic in Broward games I’ve seen in Florida,” Kane said. turnout and the other eye at the and Romney’s chances of winning the “I expect we will see that again.” undecideds. We are very concerned. county, everyone agrees, are nil. Kane said it’s too early to predict Florida will be ground zero again.” “I don’t think Mitt Romney has a what kind of percentages either party chance of taking Broward,” said former will take in Broward, but he expects to U.S. Sen. George LeMieux, one of the have a better sense in late September state’s most prominent Republicans. “It’s a tough place to after both conventions, providing their artificial “bounce” in be a Republican. The strategy is to cut down on your losses polls, are over. in Democratic strongholds and overperform in other areas.” Republican voter registration drives, which have been PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS RESULTS effective in other parts of the state, are not particularly useful in Broward, noted DeNapoli. YEAR REPUBLICAN DEMOCRAT “Voting habits are hard to break here,” he said. “You can’t 2008 32.3% 225,453 67.2% 474,579 just go to a county fair and register hundreds of Republicans.” 2004 34.6% 244,674 64.2% 453,873 Still, the Party has made tiny inroads in Broward, signing up 13,000 new Republican voters since the last general election, 2000 30.9% 177,939 67.4% 387,760 he said. 1996 28.3% 142,870 63.5% 320,779 Cleaning up voter rolls has been one strategy of the 1992 30.9% 164,832 51.8% 276,361 Republican Party of Florida, albeit a controversial one. Florida 1988 50.0% 220,316 49.5% 218,274 Gov. Rick Scott has pushed elections supervisors to purge as 1984 56.7% 254,608 43.3% 194,584 many as 53,000 dead voters. But some of these local officials 1980 55.9% 229,693 35.6% 146,323 have balked at what they view as Scott’s interference with their roles and others have criticized the timing of the effort, 1976 47.1% 161,411 51.6% 176,491 launched just months before a presidential election. 1972 72.4% 196,528 27.3% 74,127 One thing both sides agree is that voter turnout will also 1968 54.5% 106,122 29.1% 56,613 be crucial for both sides, but particularly for the Democrats. 1964 55.5% 85,264 44.5% 68,406 “For the Democrats, it’s everything,” said Kane. “Republicans 1960 58.8% 68,294 41.2% 47,811 are better educated and tend to turn out no matter what. But Democrats need something to be excited about to vote.”

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philanthropists each year. The honorees are: Outstanding PhilanthropistRoy and Kathryn Krause, nominated by Junior Achievement of South Florida Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser- Denise and Peter Wittich, nominated by Memorial Foundation, Inc. Outstanding Corporation (Large)Holland & Knight, nominated by Children’s Harbor Outstanding Corporation (Small)Midtown Athletic Club, nominated by SIDES (Sydney’s Incredible Defeat of Ewing’s Sarcoma) Outstanding Foundation- The Florida Panthers Foundation, nominated by Broward Health Foundation Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy- Bronsen Bloom, nominated by Pine Crest School – Fort Lauderdale Outstanding Fundraising Professional- Diana Metcalf, nominated by Meredith Ray Feder, CFRE & Junior Achievement of South Florida President’s Award of ExcellenceSignature Grand, Arlene Pecora “I was recognized in 2003 for individual philanthropy and in 2009 as part of the CHS Auxiliary,” said

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Weston Rotary Weighs in on Fitness BY PAT HORNSBY, ROTARY CLUB OF WESTON

Members of the Rotary Club of Weston enjoyed their summer vacations, but fall is upon us and that means it is time to Get Fit! The Rotary club’s 15th Annual Run for Tomorrow and Get Fit family health and wellness festival are scheduled for Sunday, December 9, 2012, at Weston Town Center. This annual 5K and half marathon event has drawn thousands of participants in recent years, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for worthy Rotary charities. This year, club members have been challenged to slim down and shape up in the months leading up to the Run. Event co-chair Bob Greene kicked off the Rotary Weight Loss Olympics by introducing his fellow Rotarians to the “The Scales” and “The Chart” at a recent weekly breakfast meeting. Each Thursday morning, Rotarians can weigh in and chart progress towards their goals. The top three losers at December 6

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will receive accolades and medals at the Run for Tomorrow. “Rotary is the leading community service club in the world,” said this year’s Weston Rotary club president, Carolyn Burk. “But we always let our concern for our fellow citizens begin at home. The Rotary Club of Weston is working to bring awareness of health and wellness issues to the community.” Last year, over 1,900 runners and walkers participated in Run events, and 400 elementary school students joined in the Mayor’s Challenge Walk. Over 3,000 attended the Get Fit Festival, where vendors and sponsors promote healthy lifestyle choices and provide wellness screenings, food, games and fun for all. The highly successful, family-friendly event is made possible by hard-working Rotarians, the City of Weston, and the generosity of area businesses. Last year’s wonderful sponsors

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Sydney’s Incredible Defeat of Ewing’s Sarcoma a cure for this horrible disease. se. an Two such stories involve Ethan Peters and the student bodyy at St. Bonaventure Catholicc Church. Faced with choosing a confirmation project, Ethan Peter’s, having never met Sydney Lister, ran an event to benefit SIDES. He designed a web page with Sydney’s story hoping to acquire quire donations for SIDES. This site te was operational for one month and raised $2111 to help find a cure for Ewing’s Sarcoma. Ethan said; “I was looking for a service project idea when I heard about Sydney’s condition. My instincts told me I had to help. It made me feel good to help Sydney, and to see that people had the heart to give out their hard earned cash to help Sydney and make her life better. “ Scott Trethewey, a fifth grader at St. Bonaventure Catholic School has known the Lister’s for “a long time.” Scott said, “It was devastating seeing Sydney suffer from SYDNEY WITH ST BONAVENTURE STUDENTS VICTORIA Ewing’s Sarcoma CARVAJAL-ROMEU, SCOTT TRETHEWEY, MATTHEW CASTRO and I wanted to do something to help with the Huntsman Cancer Institute her, so I decided to sell the bracelets.” in Salt Lake City, Utah, one of only Scott created “SYDNEY STRONG” four Ewing’s Sarcoma research labs bracelets and sold them,raising in the country, and began funding a $1656.50. Learning about Sydney “SIDES” scholar there. In the short and Ewing’s Sarcoma from Scott, the time since its inception, SIDES fifth grade class at St. Bonaventure has already raised an astounding culminated their Junior Achievement program with a huge project to $165,000.00. News of Sydney’s illness spread, benefit SIDES. Each class created six and the youth of West Broward and companies, made prototypes of their Weston went into action to help find products, and sold them at school, West Broward resident Sydney Lister was at the beginning of her 10th grade year at St. Thomas Aquinas High School when she went home with pain in her back radiating down her right leg. An MRI revealed a mass wrapped around her sciatic nerve. On September 19, 2011 the Lister family was advised that the biopsy performed was positive for Ewing’s Sarcoma, a very rare pediatric bone cancer, with less than 500 cases diagnosed annually worldwide. Members of the West Broward and Weston community led by Paul Panagos, Steve Strumpf, Peter Panagos, and Debbie Martin formed SIDES (Sydney’s Incredible Defeat of Ewing’s Sarcoma) a 501(c)(3) Foundation. SIDES quickly teamed

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donating their $ profits of $891 to SIDES. In addition, the fifth grade Girl Scout Troop from St. Bonaventure made and sold flower pens donating the profits of $200 to SIDES. Sydney’s scans in the latter part of March were all normal. She completed her chemotherapy protocol on June 23, 2012. Sydney is currently volunteering at The Jason Taylor Foundation and plans on doing volunteer work with the Pediatric Oncology Unit at Chris Evert Children’s Hospital. Sydney is looking forward to returning to St. Thomas for her 11th grade year. SIDES is committed to finding a cure for Ewing’s Sarcoma, finding less toxic and debilitating treatment options for those suffering from Ewing’s Sarcoma and helping families emotionally, and financially who are suffering from this disease. SIDES is run completely by volunteers which allows all monies raised to go back into raising more money, helping more affected families, and funding more research at HCI. The “Spirit of SIDES” is growing and getting stronger! We are committed to fighting until a cure is found. Please visit the SIDES website at www.sidescharity.org for more information, to find out how you can get involved, attend an event or make a donation. LP

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Making A Difference In Our Community Lou Barrionuevo, regional managing director of the South Florida Business Center of the Principal Financial Group, is extremely passionate about helping the Hispanic community. Hispanics represent America’s largest racial minority and the fastest-growing demographic of the young workforce. Unfortunately, Latinos also have the lowest high school and college completion rates of any ethnic group in the United States. Through involvement with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Barrionuevo is helping to show that The Principal truly cares about the Hispanic community. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the nation’s leading Hispanic higher education fund that works to address the barriers that keep many Latinos from earning a college degree. According to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund website, the group has awarded more than $360 million in scholarships and supports a broad range of outreach and education programs to help students and their families navigate “I came over from Cuba collegiate life—from gaining admission with my family in 1962, and securing financial aid to finding and we had to leave employment after graduation. As the fastest growing segment of everything behind,” he the U.S. workforce, increasing college recounts. “Even after graduation rates among Hispanics can living in government lead to better-paying jobs for more housing, I felt the need individuals, families and communities. to get an education The Principal began financially and prove myself as an supporting the scholarship program ﬁve asset to this country— years ago. Barrionuevo began sitting on the organization’s advisory board my passion comes from soon after. He feels an especially strong wanting to facilitate connection to The Hispanic Scholarship that same opportunity Fund because of his own background. “I came over from Cuba with my family for other Hispanics.” in 1962, and we had to leave everything behind,” he recounts. “Even after living in government housing, I felt the need to get an education and prove myself as an asset to this country—my passion comes from wanting to facilitate that same opportunity for other Hispanics.” Barrionuevo strongly believes that his place on the board gives him an incredible opportunity to give back to the Hispanic community. Lou’s company, The Principal Financial Group (The Principal ®) is a global investment management leader including retirement services, insurance

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University Hospital and Medical Center Celebrates the Opening of the New Pediatric Urgent Care Area University Hospital and Medical Center (UHMC) celebrated the opening of its new Pediatric Urgent Care area in the Emergency Room with a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 13. Hospital officials,

Emergency Room staff and members of the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce attended the event. The Pediatric Urgent Care area offers a team of experienced emergency care physicians, nurses and staff available

24 hours a day, seven days a week, and features a warm environment with a décor in a child-friendly ocean theme. “As the number of families continues to grow in our service area, we’re seeing more children come into our Emergency Department every year,” Mark Rader, CEO, University Hospital and Medical Center says. “By adding our new Pediatric Urgent Care area, our goal is to help our youngest patients and their parents to feel as comfortable as possible when they come to us for care.” Pediatric urgent care includes prompt diagnosis and treatment for a range of nonemergent conditions, including colds, ﬂu, minor sprains and strains, minor cuts, ear and sinus infection, abdominal pain, burns and broken bones. Life-saving emergency procedures such as intubation and stabilization also can be performed if necessary.

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“Parents can have the peace of mind knowing that their child’s care is as important to us, as it is to them,” says Kenneth Greenberg, MD, medical director of Emergency Services at University Hospital and Medical Center. “Along with clinical excellence, our team of emergency professionals provides care with kindness and support, so that your children can relax and get back to the activities they enjoy most.” University Hospital and Medical Center, an HCA hospital located in Tamarac, Florida, is a 317-bed medical center and health care complex, serving the Broward County community since 1974. Fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the hospital is known as a leading center for innovative medical care, a reputation maintained through its excellent staff and dedication to facility expansion and technological advances.

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According to the Small Business Administration, and the place most business people find themselves businesses with 500 or fewer employees account for nearly wondering if they are on the right path, doing the right half of the GDP, and more than half of all U.S. employment. things, and whether or not they will achieve their goals. Small businesses surround us in almost every shape and Mountaintop University has pulled together a group of form, but it is important to understand that the challenges local and nationally known Industry Experts that share they face are the same, if not greater than their larger their knowledge with the on-line community through blogs, podcasts and webinars. competitors. Small businesses These Industry Experts (they call tend to be run by their owners, who Gurus), give freely of their insights are also working face to face with “The path to clarity is not an easy and business practices and customers, who have little time left one, and finding the right insight encourage on-line discussions, to manage and strategize for the from a trusted coach, mentor, or giving tips and techniques as that next phase of the business as larger guru shouldn’t be an additional of an informal mentor. firms do simply by committing The term GURU has a deeper personnel to those facets of the challenge for business owners.” meaning to the Mountaintop staff. business. Over 95% of these small businesses are also run by For their business model, it stands for: Give Understanding, people who come from within the industry, often working Receive Understanding. A community sharing insights and their way up or starting off on their own with no formal best practices learn from each other and therefore build solid professional relationships. business training. The power of mentoring throughout history, as Check out highway billboards, read most magazines, and you can see that an educational movement is afoot, established professionals – as artists, craftsmen or as workers hard hit by the recession are going back to captains of industry – connected with others in order to school, getting retrained, and many of them starting their not only share what they know, but to continue learning, own businesses. Not everyone can afford to go back to too. We already feel a responsibility toward giving back college or get an MBA though, and not everyone is looking to our community in meaningful ways, even in the hardest for that specific experience. The real world can be very of economic times, but where is that same impulse when different from the classroom, and for those of us who have it comes to sharing best practices in business? The path to clarity is not an easy one, and finding given our all to our business, and to our community, we should welcome them with direction to a path of business the right insight from a trusted coach, mentor, or guru shouldn’t be an additional challenge for business owners. sustainability and growth. You can learn more about this community of knowledge One such free, locally-owned, and community-based exchange is Mountaintop University, which exists by visiting: www.mountaintopuniversity.com and be part somewhere between the formal learning of the classroom, of the conversation. LP

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Online Pawn Shop Offers Smart Financial Solution For The High-End Customer With the innumerable amount of financial tips and savings strategies available to consumers, it’s rare you come across pawning as a way to deal with burdening expenses. However, one company is revolutionizing the pawning industry by offering their services as more than just a pawn shop, but as an alternative financing solution - and it’s all conveniently online. Pawngo.com is the first full service online pawn shop in the U.S., specializing in loans of up to $1 million to help individuals, families, and even small businesses get the immediate cash they need. Pawngo appraises your item, provides shipping, and is able to “My Pawngo Rep was deposit the loan into your so wonderful and bank account within days of supportive. I placed my receiving the item. Launched by Todd Hills checking account info in June 2011, Pawngo on the web and the began after Hills’ 25 years loan quote came back, of experience owning and just as promised, which operating more than 50 pawn shops. When starting was a relief.” Pawngo, his mission was to bring convenience and credibility to the increasingly popular pawning industry. Hills states that: “Traditional lending institutions are simply not able to meet the cash-flow needs of America right now. When the bank says no, individuals seeking immediate funding don’t have a ton of other options. Pawngo gives consumers access to capital without credit checks or financial disclosures.” The growing demand of alternative lending services across the country has allowed Todd Hills to reinvent the industry by expanding the breadth of Pawngo’s product offering and delving g into untapped markets. One of these markets includes their new Luxury Asset Division, which caters to a large y portion of their customer base who occupy d a higher income bracket than standard pawn shops. Led by GIA Gemologist, Kelle Graham, Pawngo’s Luxury Assets Division is dedicated to providing a more personalized experience for customers who have large scale loans. Graham notes that her high end clientele are always pleasantly surprised when they come across Pawngo, as most were not previously aware they could secure money against items they already own. One such customer is Linda Wintersteen. Living in a small ski resort town means few places to secure money against high end assets, but after some research, Linda used Pawngo to secure a loan on her

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Louis Vuitton handbags and luggage. When asked about her experience with Pawngo, Linda states: “I felt comfortable from the moment I started looking at the website and then a chat came on. My Pawngo Rep was so wonderful and supportive. I placed my checking account info on the web and the loan quote came back, just as promised, which was a relief. I ﬁlled out the form and then I got an email back saying my account will have the cash in tomorrow.” High end jewelry, fine watches, diamonds and precious gems are some of the luxury items Graham and her highly-trained team appraise based on several criteria such as current diamond values and market vs. retail value. Pawngo currently holds a $100K diamond ring on loan in their vault. Pawngo has already loaned nearly $9 million since opening last year, and Hills believes the difference lies in the trust his company has built with their customers. Hills wants to keep his online business personal and even goes so far as to prefer the term “life event” over “transaction.” With more people than ever struggling in this economy, Pawngo offers a discreet, quick and safe way to pawn luxury items without losing precious heirlooms for good. If you or someone you know might be interested in speaking with Kelle Graham directly about any luxury items, feel free to contact her directly at Kelle@Pawngo. com or call Pawngo’s direct line at 1-(866)-499-2363. LP

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Evan Merritt, Owner of E&C Property Management Services in Lake Worth tells us. Having already made hundreds of successful matches in cities like Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and West Palm Beach, spendLO recently began offering service to the residents of Broward and Miami-Dade counties. With the potential for thousands of matches to be made in the upcoming months, in hundreds of service categories, spendLO looks forward to helping continue to stimulate the South Florida community. “I live in Delray Beach. My friends and family are scattered throughout South Florida. I care about this area. spendLO is certainly a business, but my core concept has always been to help our local economy. spendLO really is a win-win for everyone, with both consumers and businesses reaping the beneﬁts,” says Leff. Local business, helping local consumers, helping the local economy, sure sounds like a great match. *spendLO is 100% free to register, post projects, and submit bids. spendLO collects ten percent of the accepted bid price, with the balance paid directly to the service provider. LP

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American Heritage Is #1 Prep School In The Country Says MaxPreps! BY KEVIN LANE

Talk about an amazing year, American Heritage was named the “… 2011-2012 #1 Prep Sports Program in all of the country,” according to Steve Montoya, Executive Editor at MaxPreps, a rating agency that covers high school sports nationwide. “You were also named the No.1 school in your state, Top Girls Program in the nation and the Top Medium School in terms of enrollment in the nation. From all of us here at MaxPreps, congratulations on a wonderful year,” Montoya wrote to Jeff Dellenbach, Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at American Heritage School. It was a remarkable spring season in which American Heritage captured state championships in baseball, softball and boys and girls track and vaulted the Patriots to the top spot in the inaugural MaxPreps Cup standings. “We have a remarkable student body,” Coach Dellenbach said with some degree of pride. He went on to point out that the success of the sports program and indeed the high standing of American Heritage is a result

of exceptional coaches, teachers, administrative staff and… of course, the students. “Excellence is part of the DNA of American Heritage.”

“We have a remarkable student body. Excellence is part of the DNA of American Heritage.” American Heritage took home honors in three categories. The Patriots are also in the top medium school’s program and they have the top female sports program with 517 points. Along with the state titles in baseball, softball and boys and girls track, the Patriots also won a state championship in boys soccer and finished second in boys and girls golf, girls swimming and girls soccer. The Patriots were also nationally ranked in baseball and boys and girls track. To accommodate the sports programs, American Heritage boasts a 12,000 square foot gymnasium, five athletic fields and a 2000 square foot

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weightlifting and conditioning center as well as an Olympic- sized pool. Founded in 1965, the wooded 40acre campus, with its colonial style complex, resembles a small college in size and design. Located in Plantation, the co-ed school for grades Pre-K through 12th has approximately 2,400 students. The high school, grades 9 through 12, has a student population of 1,273 students. “Our mission is to graduate students who are prepared in mind, body and spirit to meet the requirements of the colleges of their choice,” said Dr. Doug Laurie, Vice President of American Heritage Schools. Of course, the school is much more than sports. A case in point is the Fine Arts program that is housed in a 100,000 square foot facility which contains a 1,000 seat Proscenium Theatre, black box theatre and spacious studios for all areas of the arts. The library is a 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art structure housing five interactive classrooms, 150 computers, and 60,000 volumes of books and reference materials. LP

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BEYOND TUTORING TUTORING THE TUTOR REBECCA SACHS, PH.D. Licensed Psychologist Ph.D. in Clinical & School Psychology Director of Psychoeducational Services www.academic-options.com www.nbiweston.com Phone: 954.843.9251 / 954. 217.1757 Teaching is a skill, a talent and for many, a calling. Yet, there is a difference between “teaching” and “educating.” An educator is not only a teacher but also an academic coach—focusing on understanding each child’s various needs, as well as helping to develop skills and strategies that can last for a lifetime. In the classroom, there are about 20 different brains, at least as many learning styles and a wide range of learning differences. Even the most gifted teachers must navigate this terrain in order to impart as much information as possible, making it difficult to account for each individual’s speciﬁc needs and differences. Children experiencing difﬁculty learning can clearly benefit from additional assistance, such as individualized tutoring. Students with atypical learning styles often do not feel smart or capable. They may have learned to resist or tune out those who are trying to teach them. They also may, understandably, focus their attention on non-academic interests or activities where they feel more in control and successful and have more fun. But wouldn’t a tutor need to know a lot about psychology to

be effective with such a child? Not every child who struggles with learning difficulties must receive formal psychological interventions. However, taking these issues into account in tandem with academic concerns can take learning to a higher level. By creating a hybrid approach and educating tutors to understand the student’s emotional, psychological and learning challenges, a more comprehensive approach is created that addresses the core of the child’s learning difficulties. Now, consider what happens when anxiety, as it usually does, compounds your child’s academic struggles: She’s worried about completing an assignment, sits down to work on it, and is flooded with thoughts like, “I’m not good at this, it’s too hard for me, and I’m never going to complete my work.” She almost can’t help arriving at the faulty conclusion that she is unable to learn. In many cases, children who experience these feelings have a specific learning difficulty or an emotional problem that affects them academically. These students typically get caught in a vicious cycle in which their learning issues result in reactions that exacerbate academic problems. In other words, academic difficulties create anxiety and in return anxiety results in even more academic problems. By introducing tutors to evidence-based learning strategies and combining them with effective academic and instructional methods, we can empower the student to understand their difficulties, and

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eventually develop better ways to achieve their goals. This lays the foundation for them to embrace a new frame of mind that helps them flourish both personally and academically. Think of it in terms of the training elite athletes receive—in order to fulfill their potential on the field, golf course or tennis court, these athletes not only work with coaches who specialize in their sport, but who also teach them how to use their thoughts and emotions to develop their game to the highest level possible. The best tutors for students with challenging learning styles do this too. Elite tutors know how to teach good “learning values” right along with traditional academic skills, like reading and math. These tutors learn how to put psychological concepts into words and goals that students can relate to, put into practice, and see results. They model ways to cope with frustration, and how to enjoy rather than fear learning challenges. In essence, elite tutors teach children to prepare for a test like it is a sporting match. Applying these types of principles to supporting your child’s academic pursuits and the kind of tutoring they receive gives the term student-athlete an entirely new meaning – providing everyone with a good reason to cheer.

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WHAT IS THE BEST BUSINESS TO BUY? WHEN YOU ARE TAKING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MISSION, HERE IS A COMPREHENSIVE CHECKLIST… I am a confirmed “Serial Entrepreneur”! I have bought and sold many businesses for myself over the last 25 years, and as owner of Transworld Business Advisors, I have assisted thousands of business owners to buy and sell theirs. Currently, I spend a lot of my time mentoring our ofﬁce staff nationwide and speak nationally on the subject of buying a business. One of the most popular questions I am asked is, “What is the best business to buy?” My quick answer is “one that makes money and can prove it.” The real answer however, is much more complicated. Whether you are looking to buy a business, start a business or choose a franchise, here are the key things to look for based on my success and proven track record: LONGEVITY- I like businesses that have been around for a long time. Most people dislike change and old habits die hard. Therefore, customers that have “worn a path” to a business usually continue to do so. ESTABLISHED INDUSTRYTrying to launch new products or business ideas is one of the hardest things to do. I would rather buy or grab market share from an industry that is already making money. MONEY IS FLOWING - It is best to be in a business where money is changing hands. High trafﬁc, volume, and recurring revenues

are all great things to look for. HIGH MARGINS - Thin is not in! Slim margins that rely on volume are vulnerable to large losses. Even slight increases in the cost of goods or increased expenses can have a huge impact. I prefer a business that can make a lot of money on one sale! OUTSIDE SALES POTENTIALBusinesses that rely on drawing from local trafﬁc (like a gas station) can’t grow very much. I look for a business that through marketing, networking, and outsides sales can greatly expand. PROVEN BUSINESS MODELBuy into a successful business model. I like franchises and other established brands. IT THRIVES ON YOUR TALENTS, AND WON’T SUFFER FROM YOUR WEAKNESSESWhatever business you pursue should make the majority of its money based on your skill set. You can hire the rest. My dear friend Richard Parker wrote a book “How To Buy A Good Business At A Great Price” that talks about this topic in depth. PA S S I O N FOR IT - You should love what you do, have a passion for it, and your

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employees and customers should be happy to see you. If tough times come, loving what you do will help you get through them. IT PASSES THE SMELL TEST- Is it too good to be true? Can you explain it to your 3-year-old or grandparent? Is it legal or won’t be soon? What does your gut say? If no …then pass. There is nothing better than being a successful entrepreneur! I look forward to writing more about the subject in the future.

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PREGNANCY: LICENSE TO EAT? BENNY ESQUENAZI, M.D.

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It is clear that a nutritious, well balanced diet before and during pregnancy is the best gift a mother can give to her newborn child. A common misconception is that pregnant women should eat for two. The reality is close but not in that magnitude, pregnant women will need only an extra 300 calories a day during pregnancy to provide proper growth and development for the fetus and maintain a healthy mom. (Basically the calories on a cheese sandwich will cover this demand). The food you eat on a daily basis affects how your body works, heals, grows and how it deals with energy in the short and long term. Pregnancy brings a new factor and at this time your habits may also affect another person. Lets start ﬁrst with the proper weight gain during pregnancy and why it is recommended. It is not only to maintain good maternal health; excessive weight gain during pregnancy has been associated with certain problems on the fetus, like birth defects, preterm birth, injuries at birth, being obese during childhood and the increased risk of the soon to be born of developing diabetes in the future. The usual weight gain should

be based on your pre pregnancy weight. We generally establish this goal by calculating your Body Mass Index (BMI). If your BMI is normal, the expected weight gain during the entire pregnancy is 2535 pounds. Women starting with overweight (if your BMI is 25-29.9) should gain 15-25 pounds, while obese moms (if your BMI is 30 or more) should only gain between 11-20 pounds. It is important to emphasize here that it is not healthy to attempt to lose weight while pregnant. Now what should you eat? Again I will use the term “a balanced diet” which means ly servings incorporating daily ood groups. from each of the food asy task to This is usually an easy record, since most foods are labeled with their nutritional facts. lories it In terms of calories is recommended to have e first 1800 during the trimester, 2200 during ester, the second trimester, and 2400 for the last hese trimester. Eat these d 3 in three meals and snacks, ery You will need every day: 75-100 grams of d Protein (fully cooked fish/seafood, meat, chicken or legumes), about 1000 mg of Calcium (dairy, eggs, tofu, nds), white beans, almonds), 27 milligrams of Iron (green le grains, lean leafy veggies, whole grams of Folic protein), 800 micrograms Acid (green leafy veggies, fruits,

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whole grain, legumes), and at least 85 milligrams of Vitamin C (fruits or veggies). To help you achieve your weight goal, besides maintaining a healthy diet, it is important and effective to incorporate an exercise routine of at least 150 minutes a week (swimming, walking, riding stationary bike, aerobic classes) and avoid caffeine and alcohol. If you are planning to have a baby or are already expecting, we will be happy to see you in our ofﬁce to discuss in more detail your personal needs.

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Dr. Weinstein is the first physician in South Florida to utilize the PinPointe Foot Laser. Over the past 3 years he has performed over 1000 procedures. This FDA approved technology kills the pathogens that cause toenail fungus (Onychomycosis) The gentle laser light works through the nail. UÊ Safe. UÊ No side effects. UÊ Does not harm the nail or skin. UÊ Painless-no anesthesia needed. UÊ S h o e s can be worn immediately after treatment. A fungus infection of the toenail, also known as onychomycosis, is one of the most common dermatologic disorders affecting the foot. The disease is characterized by a thickening of the toenail plate, debris under the toenail, a lifting of the leading edge of the nail, a change in nail color and occasionally an odor. Patients complain that toenail fungus is ugly and embarrassing. This condition is often ignored because the infection can be present for years without causing any pain. If ignored, the infection can

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MAKE SURE YOUR PRESS RELEASE GETS READ ALL OVER THE WEB Writing a good press release can be challenging; getting people to read it online is even more challenging. There are ways, though, for people to find your news release on their favorite online sources for news. Three key elements put your news in front of the right audience: the headline, the keywords and distribution. Here’s an insider’s guide to getting all three right. The headline is most important. First, it’s an attention-getter. Bad headline, no one reads your news. Second, Google and other search engines pull keywords and phrases from the headline and match them to searches. Let’s say your company introduces a new product that cleans windows. A clever headline might read, “Now, your windows will be really spotless!” Not good. It doesn’t mention your company name or product. People looking for a window cleaner probably won’t find this news release on page one in a search for “window cleaners.” A better headline: “Acme debuts ClearView, a cleaner guaranteed to leave windows spotless.” Now, the headline has your company’s name, product and a benefit. A person looking for a glass cleaner will find ClearView; Google will grab almost all the words and index them. The headline is also the right length – 69 characters, with spaces. Most search engines cut off the headline after 70 spaces. Write a long headline and part of it never reaches the audience. Remember that next time your

company announces a new vice president named Peter Theodore Hooper. You might want to publish only his last name in the headline. By the way, the important words in your news release are part of what PR pros call SEO, short for search engine optimization. Good use of targeted keywords helps improve search rankings. Here are some tips for Acme. First, make sure the targeted keywords appear several times. Not every sentence – that’s spam. In our example, the keywords would be glass, window, cleaner, spotless, ClearView and Acme. Two or more of those words should appear in every paragraph. Alternately, each word should appear every 100 words or so. In a typical 400-word news release, each word would show up four times. You can check whether your words are popular with the Google keyword Tool. It’s free and helps you determine which words and phrases are searched most often. The right words push your news release higher in search results. Second, insert hyperlinks that take the reader to a relevant Web page on your site. That probably is not the homepage. For ClearView, you may have created a special webpage or micro-site that gives a full display of the product. That’s where you want to people to go. Don’t go link crazy, though. Limit the links to one about every 100 words. Third, write a short, clear summary. It appears in search results under the headline. You have a limited number of

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characters, as few as 160 and as many as 240. The summary should have all the keywords: “Acme introduces a spotless window cleaner – ClearView -- for homes and ofﬁces. The company guarantees perfectly clear glass or return the product for a refund.” The summary hits the mark: 159 characters with all the keywords – Acme, ClearView, window, glass, cleaner, spotless, and guarantees. Fourth, write a strong “About” section for the bottom of the news release. Search engines like it. The paragraph should have all the keywords and information about your company. Last, is distribution. Paid newswires such as PR Newswire, Marketwire and BusinessWire feed thousands of news media, portals, databases and websites, many of which register on Google News. When your company has big news, consider using a paid wire service. Don Silver is COO of Boardroom Communications, a Florida public relations and integrated market ﬁrm focusing on media relations, social media, crisis management, media training, website development and SEO.

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Recent news reports on insurance companies have just begun to scratch the surface with unfair homeowners’ insurance premium rate increases. Unfortunately, most Floridians are not aware of how or why their homes have been hit with huge insurance hikes. However, there is something you can do about it. By hiring legal counsel, and at no cost to you, an attorney with expertise in this ﬁeld can bring your premium down to reasonable rates. The biggest problem with the increased insurance rates is the result of inspections initiated by the insurance companies. In some cases, the home inspections and rate increases have been surprising homeowners for ﬁve years. This fall, our law firm was contacted by an advocate for an 80-year-old man who had been living in his home for over 40 years. Citizens Property Insurance Company, with their re-inspection program, increased his premium to the point where he was facing having to sell his home. When I heard of the rate increase and

this man’s situation, I challenged Citizens and they dropped their assessment. (Disclaimer: The success of this case is not indicative of our potential success of these types of cases in the future). Perhaps you’ve seen an increase on your insurance policy and didn’t realize you had rights as a homeowner to ﬁght back against the insurance companies. The Miami Herald has reported that Citizens Insurance conducted 228,603 home inspections which resulted in increased premiums 74% of the time. If you’ve been victimized by Citizens, or any another insurance company such as State Farm or Universal Property and Casualty, I encourage you to seek legal representation. At our ﬁrm, we provide licensed home inspectors and general contractors who will inspect your home with no initial cost to you. Our representation is on a contingency fee basis or our fees and costs are paid by your insurance company if we prevail. According to the Miami Herald investigative series on August 11th, 2012, the Citizens re-inspection program “has already cost homeowners hundreds of millions of dollars. And the pocketbook impact could easily reach the billions as more and more homeowners are

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affected”. The Herald investigation reported on residents such as a 79-year-old retired librarian who saw her insurance premium jump from $4,882 to $7,028. Unfortunately, these insurance companies have been increasing premiums for five years with little or no public attention. Our law firm can pursue legal action against the insurance companies for any rate increase associated with any home reinspection during the past five years. You shouldn’t have to deal with an insurance company alone, nor should you be blindsided by unscrupulous insurance companies. Larry Moskowitz, Esq. is a partner in the law firm of Dawson & Moskowitz and has been practicing law for 22 years. He concentrates his law practice in the litigation of insurance claims. He may be reached at 954-797-7990 or larry@ werepresentyou.com

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ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RUPTURE IN THE YOUNG ATHLETE “CHOOSING THE RIGHT SPECIALIST” Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) ruptures remain one of the most devastating injuries to the young competitive athlete. The ACL is the major supporting ligament within the knee joint providing stability to the knee during running, cutting and twisting sports. Though a traumatic collision with another athlete can cause a rupture to the ACL, a sudden alteration in speed and/or change in direction can also predispose an athlete to this injury. The athlete will often describe a loud popping sensation within the knee joint and experience severe pain, swelling and weakness combined with an inability to ambulate. Diagnosis is usually made by obtaining a proper history of injury and by performing a thorough clinical examination of the involved knee. X-rays and MRIs are extremely beneficial during this evaluation and will often help rule-out concomitant injuries to the adjacent ligaments, menisci and/or cartilage. The goal of treatment is to return the athlete back to his or her prior level of activity, including competitive sports. Rarely, One may consider conservative/nonoperative treatment for those

patients that are extremely sedentary and inactive in athletics. In this incidence, treatment may include rehabilitation, bracing and restriction to certain activities. For those individuals who are competitive athletes and participate in high-demand twisting sports, surgical ACL reconstruction is the treatment of choice. Over the last several years, I have seen numerous patients with surgical failures from prior ACL reconstructions that have been referred to my ofﬁce for further consultation and revision surgery. Having performed over 1,700 Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstructions and over 200 revision surgical procedures, I remain convinced that this procedure is extremely technical and should be treated with stateof-the-art surgical technique and attention to detail. Though re-injury may be a common cause of failure subsequent to ACL reconstruction, technique related failures are commonly seen and can often occur from improper graft selection, tunnel placement, graft tensioning, and/ or methods of ﬁxation. Timing of surgery and proper postoperative instructions, including return to

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athletics, also play a signiﬁcant role in prevention of re-injury. In concordance with the literature barring any anatomical or growth related considerations, I prefer to utilize bone-patella tendon-bone autograft for the young, highdemand athlete. Treatment of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament rupture continues to be a challenging problem for the high school, collegiate and community athletes. It is imperative that young individuals (and parents) understand the importance of pursuing treatment by an experienced surgeon, preferably with a subspecialty interest in knee ligament reconstruction. Failure to do so may predispose an athlete to additional surgery and prevent return to sports in a timely manner.

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DO YOU HAVE AN

OPTIMAL THYROID? THYROID HORMONE RESISTANCE IS MORE COMMON THAN PEOPLE REALIZE.

DR. KENNETH WOLINER Board Certified Family Physician 9325 Glades Road, Suite 104 Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-314-0950 holisticfamilymed.com

“I HAVE TRIED EVERY DIET KNOWN TO MAN (OR MOMS) THESE LAST FEW YEARS – TO NO AVAIL.” Alyson continued to tell me her story. “For example, this past summer, my best friend ﬂew me to their home in Sonoma for an entire month. We ate nothing but organic everything, lean protein, I drank 150 ounce-plus of water a day and did a high intensity workout every morning mixing up interval training with boot camp at her gym. In exactly 30 days – I lost a grand total of THREE pounds. I didn’t even lose the initial ‘water weight’ everyone else loses.” I empathized, “It’s hard to stay motivated with minimal results.” “I’m willing to starve myself, if that would work. I even did two rounds of hCG. My wallet’s lighter, but that’s about it.” “The FDA recently published a website, www.fda.gov/hcgdiet, detailing how hCG diet products are illegal, and how restrictive diets such as that one can cause electrolyte disturbances,

an irregular heartbeat and are potentially fatal.” I continued, “But looking at your diet history, I don’t think the problem is one of eating too much.” “Dr. Woliner, what else could it be? I have a friend that blew up taking Abilify for her depression, and another while on Actos for diabetes, but I’m not on any medications.” “It’s true that many drugs have weight gain as a common side effect [1]. But there are other causes of weight gain. With your other symptoms of cold intolerance, fatigue, and constipation, I’m thinking that you have an untreated thyroid condition [2].” “I begged my other doctors to treat me for that, but they all said no.” “Some doctors focus too much on lab tests without considering the patient’s history and physical exam ﬁndings [3]. Thyroid hormone resistance is more common than people realize.” Alyson sat with a puzzled look on her face. “So, even if these doctors said my tests were normal, I might still have a thyroid problem? [4]” “The word ‘normal’ has many meanings. There is a difference between ‘common’ and ‘optimal’ [5]. Rather than using a range that includes people who are overweight and being treated for high cholesterol and other conditions, perhaps it would be better to use narrower ranges of persons who feel ‘dandy’ [6].”

“Does anyone even use that word anymore?” “My practice is built on patientto-patient referrals. Just liking my bedside manner is not enough to convince your friends to see me. You have to glow. So yes, I do plan on making you feel dandy.” After finishing Alyson’s physical exam, my staff used our Korr indirect calorimetry machine to measure her metabolic rate [7]. “You’re at ‘minus 20%’. That’s one of slowest metabolism’s I’ve ever seen!” “How do we fix that?” “I use a holistic approach that combines behavior changes, diet, exercise, supplements, and of course medications [8,9]. I prefer to use T3 based drugs as they have been shown to cause significantly more weight loss than T4 drugs such as Synthroid alone [10].” As I ramped up Alyson’s dose of thyroid medication, her fatigue and other symptoms began to resolve. To be on the safe side, I periodically rechecked her EKG and bone density, which remained normal [11]. “Dr. Woliner, your scale says I only lost 49 pounds, but at home, naked, I’m down 51!” Dr. Kenneth Woliner is a boardcertified family physician in private practice in Boca Raton. He can be reached at 9325 Glades Road, #104, Boca Raton, FL, 33434; 561-314-0950; knw6@cornell.edu; www.holisticfamilymed.com

REFERENCES: [1] Singh T. Aripiprazole-induced weight gain. Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2005 Jun;2(6):19. [2] de Moura Souza A, Sichieri R. Association between serum TSH concentration within the normal range and adiposity. Eur J Endocrinol. 2011 Jul;165(1):11-5. [3] Kalra S, Khandelwal SK. Why are our hypothyroid patients unhappy? Is tissue hypothyroidism the answer? Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2011 Jul;15(Suppl 2):S95-8. [4] Dickey RA, Wartofsky L, Feld S. Optimal thyrotropin level: normal ranges and reference intervals are not equivalent. Thyroid. 2005 Sep;15(9):1035-9. [5] Gurnell M, Halsall DJ, Chatterjee VK. What should be done when thyroid function tests do not make sense? Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2011 Jun;74(6):673-8. [6} Shomon M. The Optimal Treatment for Hypothyroidism – Interview with Dr. Ken Woliner. http://thyroid.about.com. January 10, 2011. [7] Kim B. Thyroid hormone as a determinant of energy expenditure and the basal metabolic rate. Thyroid. 2008 Feb;18(2):141-4. [8] Singh P, et al. The impact of yoga upon female patients suffering from hypothyroidism. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2011 Aug;17(3):132-4. [9] Schomburg L. Treating Hashimoto’s thyroiditis with selenium: no risks, just beneﬁts? Thyroid. 2011 May;21(5):563-4. [10] Celi FS, et al. Metabolic effects of liothyronine therapy in hypothyroidism: a randomized, double-blind, crossover trial of liothyronine versus levothyroxine. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2011 Nov; 96(11):3466-74. [11] Ricken R, et al. Long-term treatment with supraphysiological doses of thyroid hormone in affective disorders - effects on bone mineral density. J Affect Disord. 2012 Jan;136(1-2):e89-94.

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THE FAMILIES SOUTHERN ITALIAN STYLE INFLUENCES ALL THE DISHES PREPARED. OVER SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE STAFF WERE BORN IN ITALY AND SPEAK WITH BEAUTIFUL ACCENTS. THE ATMOSPHERE PROVIDES A FEELING THAT YOU ARE DINING INSIDE A LOVELY ITALIAN HOME.

Tony Cupelli started Caffe Europa over twentytwo years ago on Las Olas Boulevard. This authentic, traditional yet trendy Italian restaurant is truly family owned and operated. It is as if there is almost a piece of Europe on Las Olas. Tony’s daughter Lisa, her brother Anthony and sister Rosanna were raised in the business. When you arrive to dine, you are instantly embraced and begin to feel that you are part of their inner circle. For many years, Caffe Europa was located further west on Las Olas. The new location, closer to 9th Avenue, is more upscale. There are a few tables located outside, inside is a charming bar and wine area, an open dining room and a fabulous display case filled with homemade desserts that will constantly catch your eye. The families Southern Italian style influences all the dishes prepared. Over seventy-five percent of the staff were born in Italy and speak with beautiful accents. The atmosphere provides a feeling that you are dining inside a lovely Italian home. Chef Pietro Rota continues to create dishes that were inspired by Tony’s original recipes. The approach using only the finest and freshest ingredients, many of them imported, is what keeps locals coming back to savor unique Italian main plates. The chef has featured specials, four to five, every night that will make your mouth water just reading the menu. Specials usually include a meat, pasta and a fish offering. If a creamy Saffron Risotto is available, don’t miss it! This dish is sautéed perfectly with shrimp,

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If you fancy Veal, the Vitello al Marsala is sautéed with baby mushrooms in a dry marsala wine sauce served with pasta. This quality veal is rich, flavorful and milk-fed. For fish lovers, the Dentice alla Livornese is a Snapper filet sautéed with capers, olives, onions, garlic, white wine, pomodoro sauce and is served with pasta as well. The fish is sweet, and the calamata olives give this dish a full-bodied aromatic flavor. Very tempting! Every taste that crossed my palate was fantastic! But nothing is as tempting for me as homemade biscotti, gelato, blueberry cheesecake and a true favorite, frutti de bosco blackberry. It literally means “Fruits of the Forest (or Woods).” The true translation into English is mixed berries. The dessert plate was empty, not a morsel to be found. Scrumptious! Mario Brandimarte, our server, was extraordinary. Born in Italy, a short stop in Jersey, he found himself on Las Olas Boulevard sharing a little piece of Italy like many others at Caffé Europa. On any Friday you visit, you’ll most likely see Tony and fifteen of his friends sharing “story time.” Food,

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We’re sitting in the large conference room of a Fortune 500 company in a small town somewhere in the Northeast. The company has filled the room with their best thinkers — the president of industrial products, their CIO and CMO and the VPs of marketing, product development, IT, innovation, and consumer insight. We’re here to present and discuss a new product and partnership opportunity that my client is pitching to the Fortune 500 group. And our team is no slouch, either. We’ve got the two founders of the company—who each have more than 20 years of entrepreneurial success in the market—our system designer, our carefully selected celebrity spokesman (who’s name and photo you’d recognize in an instant if I included it here), and me. The best part is that the Fortune 500 team loves the concept. They understand how it makes sense for their business: They see the clear connection between what our product offers and what their consumers are looking for, and they’ve already figured out the value proposition and how it will both enhance customer loyalty and generate a brand new revenue stream. In other words, they’re ready to buy. There’s just one little problem: My client won’t shut up. She’s so excited about her business that she feels the need to explain every detail of the plan to the group — even though they’ve already told us that they get it. And she’s so wrapped up in her unfolding rap that she’s not glancing in my direction or at her partner. If she did, she’d see that we’re both vainly trying to signal her to be quiet. Finally the meeting ends, a good 45 or 50 minutes later than it should have. The folks from the Fortune 500 team are very polite and friendly as they walk us out and promise to be in touch. And when we pile into our rented mini van, the client high fives everyone on the team for a great presentation. On the way to the airport we stop for a celebratory dinner and a few great bottles of wine. Of course you know what came next. A whole lot of nothing. The buyers didn’t call back when they said they would, and after some gentle prodding, the head of the Fortune 500 team

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told my client that they’d decided to “back burner the project for a bit while they prioritize their activities.” That’s corpspeak for “don’t call us, we’ll call you.” What happened? Simply put, it was a classic case of talking the buyer right out of the sale. What had seemed like a good idea at first got more and more mundane and more and more complicated as the sales pitch meandered on and on. My client had violated the cardinal rule of sales: “always take yes for an answer.” Her prospect wanted to buy until she convinced them that they didn’t. “Yes” is the most you can hope for in a presentation. “Yes” is what you’re working towards. “Yes” is what you want. Who cares if you spent weeks perfecting your presentation and you have to cut it short? Who cares if you’re only up to point four of a 17-point outline? Who cares if you flew halfway across the country to make your pitch? When your buyer is ready to sign on the dotted line, end the PowerPoint and turn the projector off. After all, showing your full dog-and-pony show isn’t the goal — getting to “Yes” is what you’re there for in the first place. Decisions — no matter how large — are often made without all the facts. And once the decision has been made to purchase, more facts can only do one of two things: enhance the decision or kibosh the deal. But when you’re already got a “Yes,” how much more can you enhance it? Why press your luck and risk snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? The simple solution in sales presentations — especially the ones that are going well — is to let the buyer talk as much as possible. And to do that, just remember the two most important words in sales: Shut Up. There. I’ve made my point and I’ll take my own advi… Bruce is a branding expert who makes his clients’ brand experiences more valuable. He’s worked with great organizations including Discovery Channel, Baptist Health, MetCare, and Miami. He’s spoken at MIT, Harvard, and hundreds of conferences. He’s been on NPR and CNN and featured in The New York Times and Fast Company Magazine. He has published three books on advertising including Building Brand Value. You can reach Bruce at bturkel@ turkel.info LP

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