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POLITICS – NEW EDITOR – HOLIDAYS Four more years for President Barack Obama! Out of one of the costliest and possibly the nastiest political seasons comes more of the same. We have a President without complete Congressional support. The US House has the same Republican majority while the Democrats control the US Senate. Just in time for the media frenzied “Fiscal Cliff”. What this means for many is more uncertainty about economic growth or the creation of jobs. The looming crisis reminds me of a quote I learned in college, “together we can accomplish anything; divided we are only as strong as our weakest link!” Now, the question is who is going to be the weak link or will outdated agendas be put aside for the greater good? Will our elected leaders come together and collaborate to develop an economic policy to move our country forward and lead the world to prosperity once more? One thing is certain, we must come together and work together “in order to form a more perfect union.” For if we fail the cost to generations to come may be insurmountable. To all those elected officials, I hope, as you take your oath of office, you commit to serving with integrity and with the best interests of your constituency in the forefront of your mind. More than ever, divine intervention may be the key to success. I am pleased to introduce our new Editor, Michael Koretzky. Michael brings with him years of journalist experience as well as entrepreneurial acumen. He started two publications which he sold to other media companies. He was a university educator with numerous accolades from his former students. Those he mentored describe him as being “a mix between Walter Cronkite

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memories. For those who are facing adversity, I wish you courage and the strength to persevere, overcome and become stronger in the New Year. I hope you made a difference this year or maybe paid it forward in gratitude for your good fortune. When you are celebrating with family, I urge you to remember, in any way you are able, those less fortunate and those protecting us here and abroad. I leave you with the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin, “Be always at battle with your vices, at peace with your neighbors and let each New Year find you a better person.” As Always, Enjoy the Lifestyle™

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RIDE RID D ROCKETMAN How about strapping apping on a jetpa jetpack for some serious adventure? Ride Rocketman is an experience in which participants propel a real live jetpack while tethered securely to a boat. Ride Rocketman is available in two Florida locations – one in Fort Lauderdale and the other in Key Largo. Daredevils are trained on operating all the machinery, which is a simple 6-minute course – it’s apparently not rocket science to learn. This exhilarating ride costs $99 per 15-minute session, $149 per 25 minutes, and $250 for 30 minutes (which includes video footage of yourself). Rides are available in Fort Lauderdale at George English Park on Saturdays and Sundays. Gift certificates come customized with the gift receiver’s name nicely printed on it. George English Park is located at 1101 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale. Call 1-855-206-RMAN, or visit Riderocketman.com. LIFESTYLEMAGAZINEGROUP.COM | DECEMBER 2012

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SSKYDIVE PALM BEACH Skydiving isn’t for the he meek – you fre freefall at 120 mph while seeing the beauty of the world from a high altitude. Rev up the heart of your wild loved one and treat them to a $219 gift certificate at Skydive Palm Beach. The Wellington-based company specializes in tandem skydives, which means you’re attached to a skydiving pro who pulls the ripcord for you. The jumps overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Jumps with video footage (smile!) cost $318. It’s recommended you schedule the skydive at least one week in advance to secure a spot. Skydive Palm Beach, 7FD6 Airport Wellingtion, FL 33413. Call 561-JUMP-NOW, or visit Skydivpalmbeach.com.

ALLIGATOR SHOW AT HARD ROCK The dangerous Th d tradition of popping an arm inside the jaw of a fierce alligator is spine-tingling to watch. Seminole Okalee Indian Village knows a thing or two on shocking an audience to the point of making some of the members shriek. Even the tribe’s general manager Jennifer Osceola confesses to screaming when she watches the show. She’s seen it nearly 1,000 times, and still the sight of watching a performer cozy up to an alligator unsettles her. The hourlong show is staged on Saturdays at 8 p.m. and features the star, a deep water alligator, and various wildlife including Florida panthers, black bears otters, and snakes. Oh my. Tickets range from $8 to $12, children ages 4 and younger are free. Seminole Okalee Village is located at 5716 Seminole Way, Hollywood. Call 954-797-5582, or visit Semtribe.com.

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PARASAILING PARASAIL There are two ways to scope out ocean reefs and marine life – from below (scuba diving) and from above (parasailing). The latter is an adventurous way to cruise five stories above the ocean, while your feet nicely dangle beneath you. Aloha Water Sports, based on Fort Lauderdale beach, offers gift certificates that cost $75 per person and $150 per twosome per 12-minute ride – 20-minute rides cost $95 and $190. Photo packages include 15-20 shots for $30. Participants ages 18 and younger must have a signed consent form, while ages 6 to 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Aloha Watersports is located on the beach behind the Marriott’s Harbor Beach Resort, 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-462-7245, or visit Alohawatersports.com. LIFESTYLEMAGAZINEGROUP.COM | DECEMBER 2012

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Prive' Collection Blue Topaz Ring. This ring has almost as many gems as the center stone (a giant, 20.36-carat blue topaz teardrop) has facets: there’s 1.5 carat of diamonds, 3.5 carat of blue sapphires and 4 carat more of blue topaz. As for the metal, it’s 18-karat yellow gold. Call for details at King’s Jewelers, 18265 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. (305) 935-4900 or www.kings1912.com.

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Prive' Collection Blue Topaz Ring. You’ll really dazzle with this 18-karat yellow gold bracelet on your wrist. It’s lined with 4.25 carat of diamonds and 68 carat of blue topaz, surrounding a 26-carat row of aquamarines down the center. Call for details at King’s Jewelers, 18265 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. (305) 935-4900 or www.kings1912.com.

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Angel Wing Necklace. Straight from Germany via Daoud's Fine Jewelry comes this Stenzhorn-designed, Angel Wing necklace that mixes elegant design with precious metals and gems. That's 18K white gold, with 3.50 carats of high-quality brilliant round diamonds. Daoud's Fine Jewlery, 2473 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304, Phone: (954) 565-2734, Toll Free: (888) 276-8740, www.daouds.com.

Natural and White Diamond Earrings. A dramatic pair of diamond earrings – featuring large rough-cut, natural diamonds surrounded by white diamonds – that comes in your choice of 18-karat yellow or white gold. $25,000 for yellow, $29,000 for white at Levinson Jewelers, 888 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. (954) 462-8880 or www. levinsonjewelers.com.

Diamond &Tourmaline Drop Earrings. These lightweight 18-karat white gold earrings feature three rough-cut, natural-color diamonds and a larger green tourmaline drop, each surrounded by white diamonds. $22,050 at Levinson Jewelers, 888 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. (954) 462-8880 or www. levinsonjewelers.com.

Hublot King Power Maradona Ceramic Watch. Forget about Rolexes. This limited edition 48mm black ceramic timepiece has soccer legend Diego Maradona’s printed signature and a “skeleton” dial that lets you see its self-winding inner workings. $25,200 at Weston Jewelers, 1728 Main Street, Weston. (954) 389-7990 or www.westonjewelers.com.

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EVERY DECEMBER for four full decades, Fort Lauderdale has watched an aquatic procession of holiday lights, ornaments, and live entertainers sailing down its waterways: The Winterfest Boat Parade. From the first event in 1971 to the 41st this year, Winterfest representatives say the live audience has grown to more than 1 million people – roughly a fifth

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TV coverage expands to the Chicago, Boston, and Atlanta markets – offering more than

34 million households a chance to watch the parade that 750,000 people were seeing live.

Census figures. And around the country, millions more watch on TV. Basically, it’s the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade of December, only at half its age and time span.

2003

The International Festival and Events Association named Winterfest the Top 20th Parade in the World in 1999, and it continues to award the parade honors for its video and TV programming year after year. The festivities have grown to include annual contests, parties, balls, and family days – culminating in the 12-mile parade, whose route begins at the docks west of the Stranahan House, runs east to the Intracoastal, and then north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach, a mile short of Atlantic Boulevard. The organization established itself as a not-for-profit

The Florida Festival and Events Association ranks

1983

Winterfest begins theming its parades, starting this year with “A Tropical Fantasy.” (The theme for 2012 is “Musical Memories.”)

Winterfest the secondlargest state event (by attendance) and the

seventh-largest one-day spectator event in the country.

1987

Bob Hope films his Christmas special at Winterfest, bringing in an estimated 42 million TV

viewers.

in 1988. Its 2010 tax return says Winterfest expenses top $1.23 million, but the group claims to create a local

2004

economic impact of $48 million dollars a year through its

Reader’s Digest names Winterfest to its “100 Best in America” list, and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino becomes the title sponsor.

famous parade. Here’s a look back at some of the key years in the parade’s history, and some memories from Winterfest’s board of directors, many of whom have been involved since the early days…

1990

Winterfest changes its name to the Sunshine Festival, with plans to run events year-round.

1991

On second thought, Winterfest was a better idea. The group switches back.

2007

For the first time, parade boats begin docking in the New River instead of starting the show from floating positions in Port Everglades.

2011 It’s now

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FACES ON PARADE O N Here’s what longtime organizers and supporters of Winterfest recall about their favorite holiday event… Jon Murakami, advisory board member and PSAV Presentation Services sales and operations director Involved for: 10 years Favorite memories: “Seeing so many smiling faces, especially the children. Being part of putting together the Black Tie Gala for many years. My favorite boats I have been involved with are the Broadway Barge, the Red Bull BargeSpin and the Circus Barge providing lights, sound, video and technical support for these entries.” Ginny Miller, executive board member and Miller Construction Company community relations director Involved for: 27 years Favorite memories: “Being mistaken for Joan Rivers – then asked to ‘get out of her seat.’ Being on the showboat that Don Moore (deceased) decorated when all of the electric went dead right before we got to the viewing stands – and my husband correcting the problem just as we pulled up to the judges. The boat won first place – they thought Don did it on purpose!” Renée Quinn, board secretary and QuinnProQuo business strategist Involved for: 14 years Favorite memories: “Creating an event for the Riverwalk and Winterfest board members on board the Grand Floridian Yacht the year we moved to

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the New River! Growing up in Fort Lauderdale, I have been watching the parade since the ‘70s. I have fond memories of hosting the first New River VIP area with BNY Mellon at the Riverside Hotel, being a Winterfest-ette, and being Cher to Paul Kahn’s Sonny!” Paul Kahn, board of directors member and Gold Coast Shutters & Fence sales representative Involved for: 19 years Favorite memories: “Black Tie Ball on the ship and lots more.”

favor with applause, smile and cheers as well, it is the most wonderful feeling of gratitude you get and gets you into the holiday spirit.” Jack Drury, advisory board member and Wheelchair Foundation president/CEO Involved for: 27 years Favorite memories: “When Bob Hope was here, and when I convinced my pal Ed McMahon to be the grand marshal – spending eight hours on the lead boat trying to keep the drinks flowing for my friend. Watching [Winterfest President/CEO] Lisa Founds and her team work so hard over the years to make this such a huge success.”

Since the mid-’80s, every Winterfest has honored a celebrity grand marshal. But one has been honored more than all the others – Regis Philbin… 1986

1987

Willard Scott (NBC Today Show meteorologist) and Gary Collins (Hour Magazine) Willard Scott

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Dan Marino and Jeanne Wolf (Entertainment Tonight)

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Regis Philbin and Cathy Lee Crosby

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Lee Majors

1991

Joan Rivers

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Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Ed McMahon

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Regis Philbin

1994

Regis Philbin

1995

George Hamilton

1996

Mickey and Minnie Mouse

1997

Ina Lee, board chair emeritus and Travelhost Magazine of Greater Fort Lauderdale president Involved for: 28 years Favorite memories: “The Bob Hope Christmas Special – Broward County’s first network TV special in 1987. Bringing the Today Show and Willard Scott to do the weather from Fort Lauderdale Beach for 3 years in a row. We also created the Beach Ball, a Sunday allday event following the Boat Parade. We closed down A1A and 150,000 people came to enjoy national music acts like James Taylor and Roberta Flack.”

1998

Dave Thomas (Wendy’s founder) and Brandi Sherwood (Miss USA 1997) Ann Jillian (singer-actress)

Rob Kornahrens, executive board member and Advanced Roofing president Involved for: 15 years Favorite memories: “As an entry in my second year we did a 360 in our boat in front of the judges and got a letter reprimanding us. They liked my response so much they put me on the board. Making the bus barge into a fire truck along with a replica of the three fire fighters raising the American flag.”

1999

Julio Iglesias, Jr.

2000

Laurie Hibberd (CBS reporter), Michael Gelman (Live with Regis producer) and Jose Solano (Baywatch)

2001

Donald Trump

2002

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos

2003

David Cassidy

2004

Shaquille O’Neal

2005

Randy Jackson (American Idol)

Heiko Dobrikow, executive board member and Riverside Hotel general manager Involved for: Two years Favorite memories: “This is easy: Winterfest brings people together from all over the world. When you look at the faces of the parade participants as they spread their cheer to the spectators, who return the

Bob Leider, chairman of the board, WSVN Channel 7 executive VP & general manager Involved for: 30 years Favorite memories: “Too many to mention. But my favorite is the excitement of the anticipation of the next Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade!”

2006

Frankie Valli

2007

Lorraine Bracco

2008

Jim Belushi

2009

Alonzo Mourning and Kim Kardashian

2010

Brooke Burke

2011

Barry Gibb

2012

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oselyn Rivera says she was quiet as a child, but something changed when she learned how to sing. In recent years, the budding pop vocalist has performed for crowds at Miami Heat and Dolphins games. And now she’s competing on The Voice, NBC’s answer to American Idol. One of her coaches on the show has been Christine Aguilera, who declared Rivera has a “crazy great range!” Another coach, CeeLo Green, referred to Rivera as “this little thing with a big voice.” But the real secret to her success though might be something another coach, Blake Shelton, noticed: “Joselyn sings with her smile.” Rivera sat down with Lifestyle Publications for this interview... WHO WERE SOME OF THE ARTISTS THAT REALLY INFLUENCED YOU AND GOT YOU TALKING? Well, my mom really introduced me to a lot of music since I was young. I actually fell in love with [the movie] Selena, where Jennifer Lopez plays Selena, the Mexican singer. I really, really fell in love with her songs. And to be specific, one of them was “Como La Flor” in Spanish and the other one was “Biddy Biddy Bom Bom.” Those two songs really got me started in music, and really I took off after that. And then next, of course, is Christina Aguilera. I really, really became obsessed with her first album, especially the songs “I Turn to You” and “Come on Over.” I learned those at the age of 5, and I began singing them over and over again. Christina really inspired me at a young age. And it’s just so surreal to just have her as a coach now! It hasn’t really hit me yet. So I really have to give a lot of credit to Christina and Selena. WHAT WAS IT LIKE HAVING CHRISTINA AGUILERA AS A COACH? I could tell you what I felt when I hugged her after my blind audition. She really looked me in the eyes and she said, “We got this! We’re going to go far! We have so much in common. We’re really going to get this town.” When she told me that, I was in another world. I was on another planet. At that point, I could tell

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Graf said she hopes the crops will produce enough for students to sample a mini-smorgasbord of whole foods straight from the earth! “The science of agriculture is fascinating and often overlooked. Soil is an amazing natural resource and we really don’t think about what is in soil. It is not just about planting and watching things grow. There is a whole lot more involved,” Mary Beth added. “We have planted fruits, vegetables and herbs from seed. We have also added hydroponics towers.” During a spring harvest on the Boca Raton campus, the students in Miss Wanland’s PreKindergarten class had a tasty lesson in harvesting the potatoes. Chef Don Janezic of SAGE Dining Services magically transformed those potatoes into potato chips, which the students enjoyed at lunch time. ”The primary goal of the garden is to teach students the art and science, and the importance of responsibility and healthy eating,” said Pine Crest President Dr. Dana Markham. Gardening is a collaborative effort that comes with natural rewards. Pine Crest School was founded in 1934 by Dr. Mae McMillan, who was known for being progressive and adaptable. Pine Crest School has two campuses, one in Boca Raton and the main campus in Fort Lauderdale, with enrollment at more than 2,600 students. Visit www.pinecrest.edu.or call (954) 492-4103. LP

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Cypress Bay Debate Team Gains National Prominence

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tarting basically from scratch two years ago, Megan Loden West has turned a fledgling group of students interested in debate into “a national powerhouse.” She couldn’t be prouder of the “DeBAYte” Team – as they are known – at Cypress Bay High School. The team has been making national headlines and racking up an impressive array of trophies. This past summer, at the National Forensics League’s (NFL) national tournament in Indianapolis, DeBAYte brought home a “School of Excellence in Debate” award. “This award is presented to the Top 20 debate teams in the nation,” Mrs. West noted. The tournament featured thousands of students from all over the country competing in a variety of Such a milestone is events. Zach Gorwitz, now remarkable because a senior, came in 13th place of over 500 students in it demonstrates out congressional debate, one of outstanding commitment the many events represented to teaching students at the tournament. “Zach’s success, as well as essential life that of the entire team, is due skills – including in large part to the director communication, of forensics at the school, research, listening, Megan Loden West,” said writing, and Gifted Coordinator Stephanie Another example organization. Anderson. of the success of the debate team is their recent membership into the NFL’s prestigious “200 Club.” This honor is received by just 5 percent of debate teams who reach 200 members. “Such a milestone is remarkable because it demonstrates outstanding commitment to teaching students essential life skills – including communication, research, listening, writing, and organization,” Mrs. Anderson added. Any school would be hard-pressed to find someone like Megan West to lead the debate team. She competed in debate during all four years of high school and all four years at

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Texas A&M University. She works with Ben Miller and Nick Montecalvo, debate teachers who also function as assistant coaches. Megan’s husband, whom she met at a college debate, is an unpaid member of the coaching staff. Parents also play an integral role as they travel to many tournaments to serve as judges for the competitions. The 700 student debaters are extremely diverse, including cheerleaders, baseball players, and Harry Potter club members, as well as students with speech impediments, physical restrictions, and language barriers. Preparation and voracious reading – especially periodicals – are keys factor in their success, as are practicing speeches, performances, and debates. Many students go to summer debate institutes. Mrs. West created the name, “DeBAYte” as a pun that was just perfect for t-shirts. “The kids thought I was crazy, but now everyone loves it and we are gaining national name recognition because of it.” Funding for the trips comes from a combination of dues and numerous fundraising projects as well as sponsorship and contributions. The debaters have a busy calendar of events, including everyone’s favorite: Harvard. Visit www.debayte.com. LP

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The Legacy of King Jewelers: Celebrating a Century as South Florida Premier Luxury Jeweler by Jeffrey Rausch 1912 was a landmark year. The Titanic embarked on her fateful voyage, New Mexico and Arizona joined the union as the 47th and 48th states, and the legendary Beverly Hills Hotel opened its doors on Sunset Boulevard. On the east coast, another prestigious establishment open it’s doors—King Jewelers. Five generations later, the jewelry business founded by Louis King continues to dazzle with precious diamonds and gems, prestigious brands, unique designs, and first-class quality and customer service. It’s a legacy the King family proudly carries. ALL IN THE FAMILY Scott King is the 4th generation of Kings to own and operate the family business, which has its flagship Miami location and a newer store in Nashville that opened in 2008. Considered South Florida’s top appraiser, Scott is the expert gemologist of choice for major insurance companies for replacements and valuations. Born and raised in Miami Beach, Scott grew up in his family’s jewelry store. He left for college in the ‘60s with plans to pursue other dreams. After school, however, he returned to South Florida to help out his father at the store—and the rest is history. Scott’s wife, Maxine, has been the company’s jewelry buyer and president for the last 38 years. Their two sons are positioned to lead the next generation of jewelers, son David opened and now runs the Nashville store and Jono is the company’s CFO. “It’s really special being part of this institution,” says David, who left his career on Wall Street to move home to Florida after the September 11 attacks. “We know our identity and roots and it’s interesting to learn about the earlier generations. Some of the systems we use in the computer are from my great grandfather.” He adds that over the past century, the jewelry business has evolved tremendously in the way of technology. Advancements in diamond cutting, for example, now make it possible to cut a perfect diamond. The pieces have become more complex too, especially the timepieces that are crafted with many more complications conceptualized and crafted by cutting edge technology. One thing that hasn’t changed over the years, however, is the King family’s commitment to delivering the highest quality of customer service to their clients, as well as, the most magnificent jewelry and timepieces from around the globe. “We pick all of our diamonds literally by hand,” says David, who adds that they are very selective about the gems they display in their showcases. “We select the highest quality piece for the best value in each category.”

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As one of the few jewelers on the east coast to sell Harry Winston, King’s also carries the best luxury brands like; Breguet, Chanel, Roger Dubuis, Jeager LeCoultre, IWC, Chopard, Forevermark, & Tacori Diamond engagement rings, in addition to their stunning signature prive’ line. The goal is to match every client with the perfect piece of jewelry that suits their style and personality at the best value. There are products and price points for everyone, which have helped the business become the personal jeweler to many generations of South Florida families. “We like to focus on family heirlooms and build lifetime relationships,” says David. On any given day, you might also run into celebrities in our salons. Famous clients have included the Rat Pack, Elton John, Carmen Electra, Paul Newman and professional athletes’ to name a few. King Jewelers was recently nominated as South Florida’s #1 Jeweler and was named the 25th best Jeweler in the United States by Harper’s Bazaar. Luxury concierge and personal shopping available. Visit King Jewelers at 18265 Biscayne Boulevard in Aventura, or shop online at www. kings1912.com, or call (305) 935-4900. LP

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SOLVING MATH PROBLEMS JONATHAN HOFFMAN, PH.D., ABPP Licensed Psychologist Psychoeducational Liaison, Academic Options Clinical Director, NeuroBehavioral Institute www.academic-options.com www.nbiweston.com Phone: 954.843.9251 / 954.217.1757

In an early example of the practical application of math, Roman military commanders practiced “decimation” as a motivational tool. Decimation is a Latin term meaning removal by tenths. This is how it worked: Poorly performing legions were divided into units of ten to draw lots among themselves; the soldier drawing the bad lot was, shall we say, “permanently dispatched” by his nine comrades. Turning to the present, knowing how to use math effectively remains extremely important. However, many students, at all ages and ability levels, struggle with this subject. Some reasons for this include: SPECIFIC DEFICITS Needing to count on fingers later than expected, trouble telling time on non-digital clocks, poor recall of “math facts,” difficulty with graphs, and habitual errors like adding when they should subtract. These kinds of difficulties often reflect underlying weaknesses in attention, language skills, abstract thinking, or visualspatial-motor skills.

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LACK OF INTEREST, MOTIVATION, AND FRUSTRATION TOLERANCE “Borrrring,” “It’s too hard,” “I have better things to do.” These are just a few complaints students may have about math. While some learners can attain adequate mathematical proficiency without a positive attitude, many cannot. Math skills build on one another, so once falling behind, it’s often very hard to “climb out of the hole.” This often leads to neglecting homework and studying, even in students not diagnosed as learning disabled in math or having ADHD. Poor frustration tolerance and trouble persevering through challenges both creates and magnifies math difficulties. NOT REALIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF MATH Math I.Q. is a fundamental aspect of emotional intelligence. Social judgment requires “intuitive math,” which is used, for example, to weigh the pros and cons of relationships and manage internal conflicts and feelings effectively. So, when students say about math, “I’ll never use this stuff in real life,” they couldn’t be more inaccurate. Math skills are essential for working in business, architecture, medicine, science, computers, and most other fields. Unfortunately, students with math problems often have difficulty connecting “real life” to the material they are learning in school (e.g. future job possibilities and personal finance). While there is no magic solution, a specialized Math

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Skills Program designed by a team of well-trained educators and clinicians can make a big difference. Students are taught skills step-by-step until mastery and retention are achieved, with exercises that are as “real-life” as possible. This systematic approach is designed to ensure that there is a strong foundation for tackling new goals. An effective academic intervention program must go beyond the instructional level and incorporate each individual student’s cognitive and psychosocial profile into the plan. Helping students understand and develop their unique learning and goal setting process is also a priority. This is what differentiates a truly comprehensive Math Skills program from the more typical math tutoring that focuses on reviewing work from school and completing homework. Although students that lag behind in math won’t literally be decimated like Roman soldiers, they may be negatively affected in many other ways. For them, learning math is a basic survival skill, both for getting better grades in school, and even more importantly, for their ability to function at the highest level possible throughout the rest of their lives.

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SHOULD HO, HO, HO TURN INTO NO, NO, NO THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? TIPS ON HOW TO SHOP SAFE AND SMART In spite of the continued economic slowdown, each year holiday spending continues to increase. From 2010 to 2011 holiday spending increased 4.1% and expectations indicate spending is likely to be even higher this year. With millions of Americans still facing financial problems with unemployment and debt, now is not the time to overspend. To keep holiday costs down, consumers need to create holiday budget strategies that help them save. New shopping holidays seem to pop up every year as retailers clamor for consumer dollars. To help you distinguish between the real deals and the duds I have rounded up the best shopping tips to help you get great gifts and not get over your head in debt! MAKE YOUR LIST. Create a list of all of the gifts you need to buy for the holidays now. Write down specific items you want to buy for each person and do some research to determine the estimated cost of each gift. Be as specific as possible to help you avoid impulse shopping in the store, which always increases your holiday spending. CHECK IT (MORE THAN) TWICE. Once you have your list, check it regularly to compare it to sales and special offers you find.

Check online, check your local newspapers and keep an eye out for sales. Every time you find a deal on a gift that’s on your list, write down the information for the sale and how much you will save. If you find a better deal later, change the information so you always have the information on the best deal written down. For more expensive gifts make certain to shop around as prices can vary widely. DON’T DEVIATE. Retailers put in hard work to make attractive store displays intended to pull you into spending more money throughout the holiday season. Shopping with a list decreases the potential for impulse purchases, but only if you can commit to sticking to your list. Remember, if you didn’t intend on buying something, then even if the items are on sale this increase the amount you planned to spend. MAKE FRIENDS ONLINE. “Like” stores that you want to shop at on Facebook and Follow them on Twitter. Many retailers will offer exclusive deals and promotions to their social media audience that you won’t find anywhere else. STAY SAFE. Only shop from stores that you recognize and only enter credit card information if you know the

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As you age, significant changes occur in your ovaries, where the estrogens and progesterone that help to control your menstrual cycle and help you achieve pregnancy are produced. Years before menopause, the ovaries start shrinking and the production of these hormones substantially decrease. As a result your periods may become irregular and infrequent until they stop completely. Twelve months of absence from your period is what we call “MENOPAUSE”. It will naturally happen between the ages of 45 and 54. As the body adjusts to this new stage, many organs are negatively affected by the lack of hormones, like the bones and skin, vascular and nervous systems. A variety of symptoms will appear, differing in intensity and duration form person to person. The most common symptoms are hot flashes-night sweats, vaginal dryness and sleep disturbances. Symptoms may last for several months or years, or persist. To relieve the symptoms of menopause, doctors may prescribe hormone therapy. This can involve the use of either estrogen alone or with another

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hormone called progesterone, or progestin in its synthetic form. Whether hormone therapy can be safely used is a question difficult to answer, or at least without a single correct answer. A large amount of scientific evidence suggests that it depends on the personal risk and the potential benefits. WHAT ARE THE ESTABLISHED BENEFITS? UÊ Relief of menopausal symptoms. UÊ P r o t e c t i o n against osteoporosis (and bone fractures). UÊ Treatment of vaginal atrophy. In addition some other benefits reported that estrogen could prevent overall mortality, colon cancer, cerebrovascular disease, dementia, Parkinson and Alzheimer’s disease. And of course very importantly, mayy lessen fat redistribution, tooth loss and wrinkling. WHAT ARE THE RISKS? UÊ If started after age 60 or after 10 years from menopause use there is less overall benefit. UÊ Increased risk of blood clots ots and stroke. UÊ Higher risk of heart disease. e. UÊ Higher rate of breast cancer. r. Based on the re-analysis off vast data, the North American and the Inter national Menopause Societies concurred that the riskbenefit ratio is in favor of prescribing hormone therapy. Recommending starting HT before age 60 or within 10 years of menopause, use, minimizing the dose and favoring

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“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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When Rotary and BSO are Saddled for Service with their HORSE HEROES BY CAROLYN BURK, PRESIDENT

Horses have been known to change people’s lives. If you own horses, ride horses, or simply enjoy being around horses you know what I mean. Their extraordinarily positive influence is well documented and research shows that mere eye contact with a horse can relieve anxiety. Similarly, the excitement triggered by petting a horse or actually riding one has been shown to strengthen communication skills and build confidence. In fact, studies have revealed that non-verbal autistic children have suddenly started talking by calling out the horse’s name or asking the horse to walk. It is no surprise then that our equine friends are growing in popularity in the world of therapeutics. So, from these facts and deeply moving experiences, a project was born and aptly named HORSE HEROES. The Rotary Club of Weston, a local service organization made up of business and professional men and women, knew it was on to something. Pairing the needs of a nearby foster care facility, Children’s Harbor, whose mission is to attend

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to children in crises with the resources of The Mounted Division of the Broward Sheriff’s Office could touch a child’s life in a positive way. And, that’s what Rotarians seek to do: make a difference, one day at a time, one project at time. That’s when Keil Hackley, a well-known immigration attorney and the Broward Sheriff’s Office set the project in motion. Keil, alongside her Project Co-Chair and fellow Rotarian Doug Maymon, met with BSO Deputies who introduced them to Dakota, and three other beautiful horses who were identified to participate in the first outing to Children’s Harbor. It may sound a bit farfetched, but I believe the horses actually looked pleased when they learned of their task. Twenty children, in groups of 5, would be reading passages of the classic Black Beauty to the horses, who will listen intently and without judgment. It is a simple but powerful idea that grew into a special project which has impacted all concerned. The power of the horse is beyond words: They are indeed our Horse Heroes.

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Seems like many of the blogs and articles I read just posted their best or worst of lists for 2012. I thought maybe it would be a little more useful to create a list of ďŹ ve important ideas for marketing success in 2013. 1. THE FUTURE STARTED YESTERDAY. When I speak on social media issues at corporate conferences, I always tell my audiences that “this whole Internet thing is going to catch on‌it’s going to be huge.â€? Before you award me The Master Of The Bleeding Obvious medal of honor, please take my statement to heart. If your company hasn’t fully embraced the new online technologies, you’re already out of business; you just don’t know it yet. 2. GOOD ENOUGH IS GOOD ENOUGH. Trained as an art director, I always considered part of my position to be the protector of quality. We designers would spend hours on typesetting, worrying about kerning and line spacing, for example – painstaking chores that can now be done with the click of a mouse. In the name of ďŹ ne resolution, we’d also ďŹ ght with our clients to spend enormous sums for 16 or 35mm ďŹ lm when today you can buy a higher resolution Canon HDSLR for less than two grand. But regardless of what equipment you use, when was the last time you heard someone complain about the resolution on YouTube? As Sting sang in Consider Me Gone, “To search for perfection is all very well. But to look for heaven is to live here in hell.â€? Or as Seth Godin wrote, “Get it out the doorâ€? already. 3. FASTER, CHEAPER. BETTER. PICK ALL THREE. The old line used to be, “Faster. Cheaper. Better. Pick any two.â€? If you wanted it fast and good it was going to be expensive. Good and cheap would take time. And if you wanted it fast and cheap it would suck. But that was back in the day when our clients used to ask “what have you done for me lately?â€? With the advent of online technologies, today’s question is “what have you done for me next?â€? As the taciturn comedian Steven Wright quipped, “I put instant coffee in a microwave oven and almost went back in time.â€? Or to quote Groucho Marx, “I’ll stay a week or two, I’ll stay the summer through. But I am telling you that I must be going.â€? 4. BE DIFFERENT. OR BE DEAD. In his best-selling book “A Whole New Mind,â€? Daniel Pink writes about the dangers of the ‘Three As’: Abundance, Asia, and Automation. Pink explains that anything that can be created in

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abundance will be; anything that can be made in Asia will; and anything that can be automated will be as well. As Pink sees it, if your products or services are so generic or duplicatable that those three factors can come to bear, you’re in big trouble. Pink’s solution? Develop and cultivate six senses: design, story, symphony, empathy, play, and meaning. His example of a successful business that can’t be copied; Madonna. (Needless to say, his book was written before Lady Gaga.) In other words, just standing up isn’t enough anymore. To be successful you have to stand out and stand for something. Otherwise, no one will care. 5. THEY DON’T BUY WHAT YOU DO. THEY BUY WHO YOU ARE. Because of the three As, and because good enough is now good enough, consumers no longer need to buy products or services for their functions. Not because the functions no longer matter but because the functions have become ubiquitous. Instead, the best sellers are purchased because of the relationships they create with their buyers. If Madonna is the perfect product, then what steps can you take to build your brand and its value (both real and perceived) to your customer? After all, if you’re not providing it then someone else will. And as we’ve already seen, they’ll do it faster, cheaper and maybe, even better. Taken together, these ďŹ ve observations may appear discouraging, suggesting that technology has superseded the need for quality and craftsmanship. Instead, I think they provide benchmarks for building a successful business in this new technological age. As I see it, the future for everyone in my business and all creative businesses is in their ability to create powerful, compelling ideas. Whether it’s a new way to get attention, a new way to deliver customer service or a new way to build a better mousetrap, 2013 will be the year of the idea. After all, despite how powerful computers have become, they haven’t started to think‌yet. I’ll explore that further with you soon. In the meantime, here’s to a happy, healthy and very creative 2013 for you and everyone you hold dear! "RUCE IS A BRANDING EXPERT WHO MAKES HIS CLIENTS BRAND EXPERIENCES MORE VALUABLE (E S WORKED WITH GREAT ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING $ISCOVERY #HANNEL "APTIST (EALTH -ET#ARE AND -IAMI (E S SPOKEN AT -)4 (ARVARD AND hundreds of conferences. He’s been on NPR and #.. AND FEATURED IN 4HE .EW 9ORK 4IMES AND &AST #OMPANY -AGAZINE (E HAS PUBLISHED THREE BOOKS ON ADVERTISING INCLUDING "UILDING "RAND Value. 9OU CAN REACH "RUCE AT BTURKEL TURKEL INFO LP

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