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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Happy Father's Day from TBNL........3 Bruce Landon, M.D.....................4-5 SAT & ACT Improvement...................8-9
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Happy Father's Day ! I want to take this opportunity to wish all fathers, stepdads and paternal figures out there, a very Happy Father's Day, filled with joy, laughter and love. Father's Day is a celebration that takes places almost all over the world. This day is meant to honor fathers and celebrate fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Did you know? Father's Day was not celebrated in the U.S., outside Catholic traditions, until the 20th century. As a civic celebration in the U.S., it was inaugurated in the early 20th century to complement Mother's Day by celebrating fathers and male parenting. On June 19, 1910 a Father's Day celebration was held at the YMCA in Spokane, Washington by Sonora Smart Dodd. Her father, a civil war veteran, William Jackson Smart, was a single parent who raised 6 children alone. Sonora was a member of Old Centenary Presbyterian Church (now Knox Presbyterian Church), where she first proposed the idea. After hearing a sermon about Mother's DAy in 1909 at the Central Methodist Episcopal Church, Sonora told her pastor that fathers should have a similar holiday to honor them. Although she initially suggested June 5th, her father's birthday, the pastors did not have enough time to prepare their sermons and coordinate the celebration so they said "let's do it the third Sunday in June," pretty interesting, right? Several local clergymen accepted the idea, and on June 19, 1910, the first Father's Day, sermons honoring fathers were presented throughout the city. Much has changed since then.
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Today, many fathers raise children alone, and they do a fantastic job at it. Dad's all over the world are changing diapers, feeding crying babies at 3am and taking their kids to ballet or baseball practice. Their involvement has been crucial in today's society, where working mother's need all the help they can get. The Book of Proverbs says that parents are the glory of their children. A father is his son's first hero, and his daughter's first love. Dad is a provider, protector and fearless roach killer. He will screw, hammer and build things and tuck you in so tightly you won't be able to move. He is the one with the bad "dad jokes," you can never get enough of, and the one you run to when mom says "no." For this Father's Day make sure you make your dad feel extra special for all that he does. Instead of giving him another pair of socks or a colorful tie he may or may not end up wearing, make sure you hug and kiss him and tell him you love him. Offer to do those simple things he normally does, to ease the burden or those menial jobs we always expect him to do, like mow the lawn and take out the trash. Instead of taking him out for dinner, try cooking his favorite meal, he would appreciate the effort much more. But if you do end up taking him out, make sure to pay for his share even if he refuses. I lost my father last year, and I will never stop celebrating him and being thankful for the man the he was and everything he did to provide for me, my sister and my mother. My father was selfless, honest, caring and hard-working. He was the life of the party, the one with the silly jokes and someone
who everyone enjoyed having around. I miss him every day, but I thank God to have had such an incredible man in my life. Last but not least, I want to wish a very "Happy Father's Day" to Tim Selby, my father-in-law. Tim reminds me so much of my dad, it's actually scary. Tim is iincredibly selfless and giving, he is so much fun and a great dancer! Tim goes above and beyond for everyone he knows, and he works extremely hard to provide for his family, and he does it all with a big smile on his face. He took me in and made me feel like a member of the family from the day one. And even though I lost my dad, God granted me another father in Tim, and I couldn't be happier. I hope you all have a great day with your dads, stepdads, paternal figures and grandparents. Whatever you end up doing this Father's Day, promise me you will remind those special men in your life how much they mean to you. Just don't ever stop making your "dad" feel special for all that he does.
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A Cut Above – Landon Plastic Surgery, Your Premiere Destination By Carla Selby
Voted #1 Plastic Surgeon in Tampa Bay by Reader’s Choice 2018, Dr. Bruce Landon is dedicated to enabling his patients to have the best self-image that they choose to create for themselves. With superb surgical skills and an artist’s unique eye, Dr. Landon helps each of his patients get the face, breasts or body that they envision for themselves. So if you need anything tucked, lifted, removed, exchanged or corrected, rest assured that you are in competent, fully qualified hands with Dr. Landon, his associate, Dr. Benninger, and their caring staff at the premiere plastic surgery destination; Landon Plastic Surgery. “I could not possibly say enough positive things about LPS! (Landon Plastic Surgery.)
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The staff was welcoming, comforting and kind from start to finish,” says Lynette P. about her recent experience at Landon Plastic Surgery. “Dr. Landon is considerate of your requests/comments and aims to please. He truly listens, which I believe is one of the most important factors. The team at LPS is incredible! The front office, the OR team, the nurses... everyone! I was welcomed with smiles for all of my pre and postop visits, and everyone was very thorough answering my questions. Thank you all.” Dr. Landon is the medical director of Landon Plastic surgery. He has practiced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Tampa Bay area for over 22 years. Not only did Dr. Landon receive his medical degree at UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles), he spent six additional years training in
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general surgery and two more in his specialty, plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Landon is Board Certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and his practice is limited to plastic surgery in Tampa. If you are not familiar with the term ‘board certified’ it basically demonstrates a physician’s exceptional expertise in a specific specialty or subspecialty of medical practice. Dr. Landon’s board certification in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery assures rigid academic standards of excellence have been met or exceeded. Dr. Landon’s associate, also board-certified, Dr. Benninger, is Canadian trained and earned fellowships in the United States. With a total staff of twentyone, Dr. Landon’s practice covers the entire range of plastic surgery
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needs for both men and women. They also offer Hair Transplant and Restoration with the ARTAS® robotic system, which provides a completely reliable, natural, and most importantly, permanent solution to hair loss. During our interview, Dr. Landon explained that changes and technological advances in plastic surgery have made the process less invasive than ever before. Today, they strive to make plastic surgery procedures “minimally invasive surgery.” The goal is to shorten recovery times and allow for smaller, less noticeable scars. “I had a breast lift and implant exchange last year by Dr. Landon,” says former patient, Roxane H. “It has been one year and I am extremely pleased with the excellent care I received. I have no scars and my breasts are perfect. Dr. Landon is an excellent surgeon and I would
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recommend him over anyone I know. I currently am employed in Surgery in one of the largest OR bed hospitals in Pinellas County. Having first hand nursing knowledge, I recognize excellent patient care. Dr. Landon and his staff do a great
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job!” “Dr. Landon honestly changed my life, literally,” says recent tummy tuck patient, Anna R. “I’ve never been so confident in my life! Dr. Landon performed a tummy tuck on me and did an incredible job. Not only he’s a
great doctor, but he’s a great listener as well. I walked in the office for my first consultation and by the way he described how he was going to perform the surgery, I was confident he would do an amazing job. He took the time to listen to all my concerns and made me feel really comfortable. The staff is awesome and the office is just beautiful! Overall, I am extremely happy I chose him as my plastic surgeon. I highly recommend him.” “Five stars aren’t enough to express how wonderful my experience was with Dr. Landon and his staff! I highly recommend LPS. The decision to have elective surgery is not something I took lightly,” says a patient who underwent surgery less than two weeks ago, but prefers her name to remain anonymous. She proceeds with her review by saying this; “I did a lot of research and choosing the best surgeon in the Tampa Bay area was my first priority. I knew from the initial consultation that I made the best decision in choosing LPS because not only is Dr Landon the most skilled surgeon in the area but he and his staff also treat you like family. They truly went above and beyond. They spent extra time with me during visits, called after hours and promptly answered all emails throughout my journey. They were kind, patient and thorough. My results exceeded my expectations! I’m pretty lean and wanted a natural look to refill my deflated breasts as after having 2 kids and living a fitnessoriented lifestyle I lost all of my volume. They just keep getting better and better as they settle into place. Best decision ever!” The 5-star reviews from people like Lynette, Ana, Roxane, and the above happy and satisfied anonymous patient, are just too many to list, but they will definitely help make your decision to contact Dr. Landon much easier. I encourage you to read some of them yourself by
simply doing a quick Google search on Dr. Landon to see some of the wonderful things his patients have to say about him and LPS. Dr. Landon and the entire team at Landon Plastic Surgery are truly committed to providing excellence in all aspects of Cosmetic Surgery. The clinic, operating room and RN staff is all ACLS certified with a combined hospital experience of over 60 years. “Our #1 priority is our patients,” says Dr. Landon. “Every effort is made to ensure their comfort and a wonderful and satisfying surgical experience.” All of their procedures are currently performed in their AAAASF (American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities) certified operating suites located at their main state-of-the-art facility. The majestically soothing 4,000 sq. ft location has been specially designed with warm tones and a Tuscan theme to ensure a serene patient experience. Dr. Landon established the facility with every attention to detail to ensure a calming and relaxing environment for their new and continuing patients. The facility is conveniently divided into a clinical side, where consultations, all pre and postoperative care are provided, and the surgical suite for all surgical procedures. If you are not satisfied with your appearance, with Landon Plastic Surgery, change is as close as your telephone. Please visit landonplasticsurgery.com to obtain more information or to schedule your FREE consultation at one of their two convenient locations. Contact Landon Plastic Surgery, Trinity by calling 727-376-4155 or visit them at 1813 Wellness Lane or contact the Tampa office located at 403 S. Habana Ave by calling 813-377-2081.
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SAT AND ACT IMPROVEMENT: SUMMER PREP CLASSES By Dr. Wayne Adams Wow? Summer break has already started. Before we know it, high schools will be back in session in early August. How time flies, especially over the summer. As you know from my last article, more and more students prefer to prepare over the summer for the first SAT and ACT exams of the fall. Rising seniors want to see if their scores are high enough for desired colleges and universities (and for Bright Futures), rising juniors want to see how they would score plus preparing for the PSAT in mid-October, and many rising sophomores incorporate preparing for these exams as part of their longer term strategy to be admitted to the best possible universities and to seek to maximize scholarships. Time for a little reminiscing. In May, I was asked to speak at the graduation party for one of my students. Having helped him since the seventh grade, it was great to see him qualify as a National Merit Scholar finalist, be admitted to the honors program at the University of Florida and be invited to join the special research program since he will be
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majoring in a combination of physics and biology, and see the happiness in his family and over 100 friends who attended. When people ask me, “What do you do?” they expect me to respond with an answer about being a tutor for the SAT and ACT exams. That is not my answer. My answer is, “I help my students prepare for their best possible futures, which includes doing their best on the SAT and ACT exams.” This is part of the reason that every student receives a copy of my 104 page book titled How To Write College Application Essays Colleges Will Love, and Negotiating With Colleges. It is not unusual for me to receive phone calls from my former students seeking advice about different issues they face in college, and when seeking their first job after college graduation. I am happy to point out “pros and cons” for them so they can make the best decision for themselves at the time. Every one of my students is special. Every one of my students is unique. At our first class, one of the topics we cover is to define success on the SAT and/or ACT Exam, and in life. While everyone in life is compared to others on different scales, our
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definition of success in our class is, “When you walk out of your exam and look back on all we have covered and done in our classes, I want you to simply say to yourself, ‘I have done my very best with the time and the priorities that I had.’” No one can ask a student to do more, and no student should settle for less. I am as proud of a student who scores at the very top of the SAT and/or ACT exam scale as one who had severe learning disabilities and raised the score from 14 to 20 on the ACT and was able to graduate with that high school class. As with so many things in life, the absolute result is not the most important result … the most important result is building character and doing your best. If this is the type of supercoaching, mentoring, and performance improvement you would like for your student(s), then please give me a call or send an e mail … just send ma an e mail at contact me at wwa0811@mykolab.com or call me at 727-253-0639. Would be great to talk with you further. Dr. Wayne Adams is one of the leading SAT and ACT tutors in the country. His students normally
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improve 200 – 350 points on the Writing, Reading, Writing and Essay, and Math, and 4 – 7 points on the ACT composite. They have been admitted to eight of the top ten universities in the country, eighteen of the top twenty-five, and many schools in Florida. These schools include Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, U Chicago, Duke, U Penn, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Notre Dame, Emory, UC Berkley, UCLA, USC, UNC (Chapel Hill), University of Virginia, NYU, Northeastern (Boston), Boston College, Georgia Tech, Air Force and Merchant Marine Service Academies, Penn State, Purdue, Ohio State, LSU, Auburn, UF, U Miami, FSU, USF, UCF, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, FIU, New College of Florida, Stetson, and Julliard – Manhattan New England - and Berkley Conservatories of Music. Many have received academic, athletic, or music scholarships. This year, he also tutored three juniors who scored at the national merit finalist/semi-finalist levels on the most recent PSAT. He is a former Dean of a Graduate School of Business and Full Professor, and began college teaching at the University of Maryland in 1968. He has degrees and advanced studies at Harvard, Yale, Vanderbilt, Columbia International, and Luther Rice.
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Making a Difference, One Charity at a Time – The Life Amplified Story By Tom Bostock Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines “life’ as “a principle or force that is considered to underlie the distinctive quality of animate beings” and ‘amplify,’ “to make larger or greater (as in amount, importance, or intensity).” Separately, they are two innocuous terms, but united on a theatrical stage with a local charity as the recipient of all proceeds earned, they are an unforgettable, delightfully entertaining experience. Picture this scene. You are sitting in raised seating in a community theater as the house lights dim and a spotlight focusses center stage. A local radio, television or community celebrity reads individually prepared biographies as you are treated to a variety show by some of the most talented performers in the Tampa Bay area. No sooner have the lilting strains of one professionally-sounding, mellow-toned singer’s voice faded on the stage, then the next act, a young comedian, pokes fun at every day life and the foibles of being human; you
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laugh so hard that tears are running down your cheeks and your side hurts. A poet is next, who reflects on life and challenge. This is followed, in close succession, by a mind reader who astounds you and an equally baffling magician; the talent just keeps coming. Up to two entertaining hours pass in what feels like an instant. After the final act and the standing ovation, you join your fellow theatergoers and mingle with the performers in an intimate setting outside of the main theater. You have just enjoyed the Life Amplified experience! Life Amplified is a spoken word and variety showcase, one women’s answer to helping local, “Mom and Pop” charities, the grassroots ones that don’t receive the attention or have the resources of the other large national ones that are competing for your charity dollars. It is a wonderful way to spend a portion of your entertainment budget while helping others in need. Entrepreneur and founder, Deb Kelley, the architect of Life
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Amplified, a writer, reporter, playwright, theater critic, graphic and web designer, explains the reason why she started Life Amplified, more than five years ago, on her website (lifeamplifiedshocase.com). “Life Amplified is a talent showcase with a timely platform/message benefiting a selected local organization and is the philanthropic side of The WriteOne Creative Services.” Deb stresses that Life Amplified is not a charity, just one determined women’s attempt to
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help her community. of themed spoken word “Life Amplified is a 100% volunteer spoken word and talent variety showcase began in January 2013 to benefit worthy local organizations helping our community. With shows bi or triannually each year, all proceeds raised go to the selected organization. Until there aren’t charities in need, Life Amplified will be there to help.” Deb had been a freelance writer for AOL Patch for years. After three
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years of interviewing founders of charities and “listening to their incredible stories,” she decided to do something about it. An interview with now defunct Tampa Pitcher Show secured her first venue; Life Amplified was born as a spokenword-showcase. Originally, a one-time event, its successful debut in 2013 made it an annual event. Offers from local performers transformed it into the variety showcase that graces the stage today. Prior to Tampa Pitcher Show’s closing, Carrollwood Players, a local community theater that Deb sat on the board of, offered their theater for Deb’s shows. Many local charities have been the recipient of Life Amplified dollars. The first show, featuring two singers, nine poets, a comedian/impressionist and a mind reader was a huge success despite Deb’s lack of production experience. The proceeds have benefited K9’s for Veterans, human trafficking awareness, bully prevention, the Crisis Center of Tampa, Military Sexual Trauma (MST) as well as EQUUSOLUTIONS who use equine therapy for survivors of PTSD and MST. When Animal’s Coalition
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of Tampa’s building was severely damaged by arson, it was Life Amplified’ s, Paws Up show that made them the recipient of the shows funds. The community has recognized Deb’s tireless efforts with many awards and accolades over the years. Deb Kelley, through her Life Amplified “KIDZ HELPING KIDZ” show, emceed and performed entirely by children, was recognized by Fox TV as their ‘Hometown Hero.’ The ‘sold out’ event was performed to a standing-room-only crowd. Bay News 9 also recognized Deb as Bay News 9 Every Day Hero in 2016. Life Amplified is one woman’s answer to not standing on the sidelines. How much can one person do? You’ll never know until you try. I’ve always heard that if you want something done, ask a busy person. Somehow, they find the time to get it done. I think Deb summed it up best when she said, “in the time it takes to make an excuse, you can make a difference!” Visit her website (lifemaplifiedshowcase.com) or Facebook page (facebook.com/lifeamplifiedvarietysh owcase) for more information.
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Happy Birthday United States … and Pass Me Another Hotdog! By Tom Bostock It’s seven o: clock! You can’t wait for the day to start. It’s the 4th of July and you and your family are going to the park to see the fireworks. You make enough noise to “accidently” wake up your parents and your older brother. After inhaling your breakfast cereal and watching your parents pack the picnic lunch, you pile into the SUV and drive to the park. Your reserved picnic pavilion is waiting for you. Dad puts the charcoal in the grille and fires it up. Your stomach rumbles just thinking about those juicy hot dogs, steaks and hamburgers to come. You play some catch with your brother, get bored and walk back to the picnic. You know the fireworks will be neat but, suddenly, you find yourself wondering why you celebrate the 4th of July in the first place and how did the Fourth of July holiday came about. Well, many people believe we celebrate the Fourth of July because it is the day we received our Independence from England. While
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those people are thinking along the right track, that is not the entire reason we celebrate the Fourth of July, nor is it the reason that the holiday came about. According to AJC.com, Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence June
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1776. Even though the Continental Congress we elected, declared our independence from England on July 2nd, not July 4th, we continue to celebrate our independence on July 4th every year. During the course of the American Revolution a second Continental Congress was formed. It
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is this group that adopted the final draft of the Declaration of Independence. After the first draft was written it was revised by Ben Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson one last time, before it was sent to Congress for final approval. All thirteen colonies stood behind
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the Declaration of Independence and adopted it in full on July 4, 1776. That is also the date that appears on the handwritten copy of the Declaration, as well as the copies, printed by Dunlap and Broadsides, that were circulated throughout the United States, (constitutionalfacts.com). This is where the Fourth of July holiday comes in. The Fourth of July is known as “Independence Day” because that is the day that the Second Continental Congress adopted the full and formal Declaration of Independence. Regardless of the ongoing war the following year, people in Philadelphia celebrated a muted Fourth of July. While celebrations on July 4th during the American Revolution were modest, after the war ended in 1783 the Fourth of July became a big holiday in many places. The celebrations included speeches, military events, parades, concerts, festivals, and fireworks. To this day the Fourth of July is the most patriotic holiday celebrated in the United States. Whether you decide to throw a BBQ in your local community park
and stick around to watch the fireworks with your loved ones, or you plan on attending one of the multiple celebrations happening all over Tampa Bay, you may wonder… how do politicians celebrate the 4th of July? Well, Congress won’t be in session, so our best guess is that all the congressmen will be at home with their own families, sharing their holiday celebrations. How about the President of the United States? 4th of July celebrations can be hard for our presidents. Newsweek writer, Julia Glum, had the answers about what some of our presidents did or are going to do on the 4th. In short, “President Trump will be in New Jersey. Obama held concerts and Thomas Jefferson died.” I will take two out of three of those celebrations! According to India Times reporter, Chidanand Rajghatta, on demand and at the orders of President Trump, we will also have a new parade in Washington when “the US military will march down Pennsylvania Avenue in a parade expected to surpass France's famed Bastille Day.” President Trump is said to
have been impressed by the French parade that he attended in July 2017, so he has ordered the Pentagon to roll out a huge parade this upcoming fourth of July to try and top the French celebrations. There have been a lot of speculations all over social media that the Mayor of Washington DC could deny the Pentagon a parade permit. We will have to wait and see how our President decides to celebrate this special holiday. But one thing you can count on, no matter in which city or state you are in, and that is… fireworks, lots and lots of fireworks! A Boston Globe reporter, Evan Horowitz wrote, “if you gathered all the fireworks that Americans will set off this week” (4th of July), “they would weigh more than the Statue of Liberty, cost more than a Powerball jackpot and release more energy than 100,000 bolts of lightning.” Wow! Can you believe that? That would certainly give my next-door neighbors something ELSE to complain about! Channelside is one of the best places to watch fireworks in Tampa, with both their Red, White and Blue
Festival from Cotanchobee Park, and major displays at Bay Plaza. Safety Harbor will also be sponsoring their yearly fireworks extravaganza. If you are in Pinellas, don’t miss the fun in the St. Petersburg area. Four of the many attractions will include Gulfport’s July 4th Party, St. Pete’s Spa Beach show, Largo’s celebration and Clearwater Celebrates America. Not to be outdone, Pasco county will be hosting their celebration from Waterfront Park and these are just a few of the many celebration sites. Tampabay.com reports that “There are plenty of options, including massive shows in Tampa, St. Pete and New Port Richey as well as smaller shows across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Sarasota counties. Lots of fireworks for everyone! Check the Internet to see what events will be taking place in your neighborhood. As we watch the bombs bursting in air this 4th of July, stop for a moment and remember our brave fighting men and women, around the world, who are still protecting our freedom today. Then relax, enjoy … and pass me another hotdog.
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GET MORE HOT WATER, COOL YOUR GARAGE AND SAVE MONEY! What if I told you that you could have a brand new water heater, add a cooling source to your garage, reduce your energy bill significantly AND receive a government rebate all for as little as $50mo with no money out of pocket? It may sound too good to be true but, we at Tampa Bay Plumbers, are here to tell you it is not! As a trusted plumbing contractor with over 100 years of combined field experience, we have replaced thousands of water heaters, from gas to electric and even solar. There is one consensus among our plumbers as to what type of water heater they would put in their own home, and that is the Hybrid-Type water heater. This ultra energy efficient water heater is the wave of the future! Given its ability to produce hot water and at the same time cooling down your garage, all while saving you money! The Hybrid Water Heater uses an electric heat pump that transfers the room temperature to heat the tank maintaining the water temperature, which prevents the
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water heater from using valuable electrical energy to keep the water warm. Another great feature to this type of unit is that while it is pulling heat from the room, a refrigerant inside the unit pushes out cold air to the surrounding area. So not only are you going to save money on your energy bill, you are also going to be able to provide cool air in your garage on those hot summer days! Hybrid water heaters are 3.5 times more efficient than the standard electric water heater and will produce approximately 15% more hot water in the first hour of use. According to Energy Star, residents in the Tampa area are eligible for a rebate of $275-$400 when a Hybrid Water Heater is installed in a home. So let’s do the math, the average installed price of a hybrid water heater is $2,500. Assuming you get a rebate of $400 that brings your investment amount to $2,100. It is estimated that you will save over $4,000 over the life of the water heater in energy costs. Assuming you only save $33.33 per month on your
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Treat yourself to some pampering at Crystal Nails and Spa! Take a break this summer and treat yourself to a relaxing manicure and pedicure at Crystal Nails & Spa located in the East Lake Woodlands Shopping Center. Crystal Nails & Spa has been the top choice among residents for more than 12 years thanks to the friendly, expert staff, and clean, comfortable salon. But owner Johnny doesn’t take his customers for granted, he is constantly working to upgrade and improve Crystal Nails & Spa to make it even more comfortable and enjoyable for his guests. “We are so thankful for the support from East Lake residents,” said Johnny. “We have many customers who have been coming here since we opened. Every year we upgrade our chairs and tables and remodel to make coming Crystal Nails & Spa an even better experience. We appreciate all our customers and welcome new ones to come try us out. If you try us one time, you’ll want to come back.” “I’ve been looking for a salon
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and decided on Crystal Nails & Spa,” said Sue H. “It is very clean, and Tony was great. He took extra care with my sensitive heels and took his time with both my mani and pedi. Jenny did a great job with my eyebrows. I will definitely go back.” At Crystal Nails & Spa they offer a wide variety of manicures and pedicures from the traditional when you just need a little bit of relaxation time to the crystal treatment which includes nourishing and exfoliating aromatic oils massaged into your hands to exfoliate dead skin and a hydrating masque and warm mitten rest to restore moisture and soothe the skin. You can choose from mint, citrus, lavender or Ylang Ylang scents. After that, your polish is applied perfectly and you’re ready to show off you hands and nails to everyone you meet. When it’s time to treat your toes, nobody does it better than Crystal Nails & Spa. You can choose from a Hot Stone Spa Pedicure, Hot Buttered Rum
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cleanse and revitalize your feet and legs. Best of all the spa treatments at Crystal Nails & Spa are all reasonably priced so that you can treat yourself to any that you like. “I love Crystal Nails,” said client Diane M. “They’re clean and very professional. They greet each repeat customer by name. They
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just renovated the salon and made it even more inviting. I’ve been a client for 4 years and would give it 10 stars if I could.” At Crystal Nails & Spa they are up-to-date on all the latest techniques and trends in nail art. In addition to traditional manicures, they offer gel and acrylic manicures. They have more than 1,000 colors to choose from so you’re sure to find just the right one for your look. In addition to manicures and pedicures, Crystal Nails & Spa offers waxing and facials. If you’re looking to have a party for your friends this summer or are getting married and need a place where your bridesmaids can get their nails done, Crystal Nails & Spa is the place. They can accommodate up to 20 people and will work with you to make sure that every member of your party leaves feeling great and looking even better. “I love this place,” said Linda P. “The new pedi chairs are very comfortable.” This summer, don’t be ashamed of your chipped nails and
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toes – let Crystal Nails & Spa treat you to the perfect pedicure and most magnificent manicure of your life. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also make an appointment. Crystal Nails & Spa is located in the East Lake Woodlands Shopping Center at 3438 East Lake Road, Ste. 6-7. They are open Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment, call 727-7730842.
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“Cornerstone” Continued from page 1 and parts, so that we can meet customers’ needs in an even more timely manner,” said Cornerstone owner Dana Spears. Stay Cool this Summer: You can be assured that your AC will run smoothly this summer after a tune up from Cornerstone Pros but if you do find yourself getting hot under the collar due to an AC on the fritz, you can trust Cornerstone Pros to give you honest, reliable information about what’s going on with your unit and whether it can be saved or not. Cornerstone’s skilled technicians are there for you 24-hours a day whenever you need help. Cornerstone services all brands and is always happy to provide you with a free estimate on installations or a second opinion on repairs. They make it a point to get to emergency calls within the same day so that you can get back to living your life. “We had a fantastic experience with Cornerstone,” says Kim R. “We had a 14-year-old unit, that by the looks of it had never been serviced in its life. They answered all my questions, even the dumb ones. . . Not only did they install a great system and clean the ducts, but they also put down a new concrete slab, painted inside the air handler closet, cleaned up after themselves and much more. I especially liked that I was emailed every time someone new was coming to my home so I knew exactly who to expect. Their customer service is incredible. I called on a Saturday to the emergency service and was called immediately back and was scheduled for our install within hours. I will be using them again for sure.”
Hurricane Prep Hurricane season is right around the corner. If you were one of the unfortunate homeowners stuck without power for an extended period of time last year after Hurricane Irma, Cornerstone can help. While they had been installing whole home standby generators before the hurricane last year, Dana says it was after the hurricane that they realized the true value of the systems. “We were without power at our office for 7 days,” says Dana, “but we installed the standby generator and were able to get our office running 2 days after the storm.”
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Dana says that Cornerstone installs Generac Home Standby Generators and that if the electricity does go out at your home, your power will transfer to the generator without missing a beat. If you live in an area where even smaller storms typically knock your power out, this would be a great addition to improve your quality of life at home.
Expert Electrical Service In addition to installing generators for your home, Cornerstone’s certified technicians can expertly handle any electrical need in your home including adding or replacing lighting and fixtures, installing LED, adding or replacing ceiling fans and installing cables for cameras or media equipment. Cornerstone is, “an outstanding company with outstanding employees,” said customer John P. “We use them for AC, electrical and plumbing. They are up front and honest with you. I have had interactions with at least 10 employees over the years and all are friendly and knowledgeable. . . I would recommend them for any of their services.”
my expertise to repair. He was actually able to fix those issues in under an hour after giving the quote. Highly recommend Chris J. and Cornerstone."
Helpful Financing Most people don’t plan for their HVAC system or hot water heater to break but Cornerstone Pros offers financing plans for every budget and will help you restore your home without breaking your bank. They even offer financing for home
improvement projects like installing a Whole Home Standby Generator or Water Purification System. Thanks to their hard work and dependable, friendly, honest service, Cornerstone Pros – Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical has become the area’s top choice to call for heating, air, plumbing and electrical issues. From renovations and new equipment installations to emergency repairs or service check-ups, their team of certified AC technicians, Electrical Techs and Plumbing specialists blend
Plumbing Problems From small problems like a clogged pipe to larger ones such as a whole home re-pipe or installation of a new water heater, you can trust the pros at Cornerstone to fix your issue honestly, reliably and quickly. Water Treatment & Purification Systems: In addition to expert plumbing services, Cornerstone can install personalized well water treatment and water purification systems. Not only will these systems remove impurities from your water and improve its taste but because they remove hard water, it will prevent fixtures in your home from discoloring and rusting and increase your appliances’ longevity and help them perform better. "We had Cornerstone out to help us figure out why our pipes were humming and do an overall check-up on our plumbing," says Ryan M. "Chris J. was awesome. He went through each bathroom, sink, etc. Cleaned drains, identified the cause of the humming issue right away, and gave us some great tips regarding the products in our home since they have a lifetime warranty. After the check-up, he gave us a quote on a few of the issues that would have been beyond
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innovation with old-school values to deliver 100-percent satisfaction. Born and raised in the area, it is important to Dana that Cornerstone be known as a company that her
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community can trust. The family owned business of 12 years prides itself on hiring the best local technicians and customer service professionals available. She and her
husband, James Spears, also support local charities and schools. For honesty, reliability, and expertise, give Cornerstone Pros Air, Heating, Plumbing &
Electrical a call today at (813) 9494445. You can also get more information about the specials and services they provide at their web site www.cornerstonepros.com.
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“Hot Tuna” Continued from page 1 the consistent quality and incredible service." Hot Tuna has been offering diners the tastiest, freshest and most beautifully prepared fare since opening its doors in May 2013. Family owned and operated, Hot Tuna is meticulously ran by Hanh and her family, who combined forces from their previous experience in the restaurant business to bring this concept to life. Together, Hanh and the entire staff enjoy providing new spins on traditional Asian cuisine. All chefs and sushi chefs have many years of experience, and their incredible talent and skills translates into culinary works of art that are fun, delicious and always fresh! “We rebuilt this entire place to be the perfect setting for Hot Tuna,” says Hanh. Hot Tuna features beautiful lighting, a stylish sushi bar, miniature rock gardens and intimate table settings in a tastefully decorated fashion. Upbeat music plays throughout the restaurant at the perfect level; guests feel as if they have entered an upscale, yet casually swank restaurant. The menu at Hot Tuna offers diners a diverse selection of masterpieces. Hanh says, “We are more than just a sushi place. We have steak, chicken, shrimp, teriyaki bowls and other tasty entrées. Some people don’t like sushi, so we strive to offer many options, so people in your party aren’t feeling left with only sushi to choose from.” Hot Tuna features a delicious array of appetizers. My husband is a big seafood lover, so he chose to try the TN-T mussels with wasabi Japanese mayo and wasabi tobiko. I just want to mention that he ate ALL of them in less than 10 minutes and did not even share… this tells me they were quite delicious! I am big fan of anything "tempura" style, so we also ordered the Udon Tempura which consisted of a delicious bowl of seafood broth with udon noodles, served with a side of tempura shrimp and vegetables… the broth was very good and the tempura shrimp and veggies were perfectly light and crispy and served with a delicious tempura sauce. Salads at Hot Tuna are crafted to perfection. My husband and I loved the Sunomono Salad, with sliced cucumbers and assorted fresh seafood with rice wine vinaigrette. I have mentioned this in other stories, but I
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want to point out again that we take seafood very seriously. My husband is a fishing guide, so he has taught me how to recognize fresh seafood at restaurants, and Hot Tuna had some of the freshest fish we've ever had! Hanh sent out a large spread of beautifully presented sushi rolls for our tasting pleasure, and they were all unique and delicious. The Jade Dragon Roll was to die for! Imagine the perfect combination of sesame tuna, asparagus, Krab delight and cream cheese, topped with tempura chips, smelt roe, avocado and finished off with a sweet and spicy chili sauce… YUM! All the flavors combined created an incredible explosion of flavor and the chili sauce gave this roll the perfect amount of spice, so I did not need to put any extra wasabe on it or anything. The Paper Crane Roll, consisted of spicy tuna, atomic aioli, white rice, spring mix, cucumber and daikon, all wrapped in thin rice paper and topped with a flavorful sesame chili oil. This roll was so flavorful yet light at the same time, it was like nothing I had ever tasted before. If you're into fresh sushi but are tired of the same old rolls, give the Jade Dragon and the Paper Crane Rolls a try, I promise you will enjoy them as much as I did. I tend to play it safe
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along with exotic sushi rolls was truly the icing on the cake. Speaking of desserts, we had the chance to fall in love with the delicious flavor of Hot Tuna’s Tempura Ice Cream. Creamy vanilla ice cream is wrapped in pound cake and fried to perfection, then drizzled with chocolate and strawberry syrup over a slice of pineapple and surrounded by mountains of whip cream!
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when it comes to sushi, but I am very glad Hanh brought these two creative options for us to sample. We also had the opportunity to sample a third sushi roll and my personal favorite of the day; the Rock n' Rolla roll. Remember I said I loved everything tempura? Well I also love spicy tuna, so this roll really spoke to me. Spicy tuna, Krab delight, and cucumber topped with tempura white fish, scallion and eel sauce… Wow! The clever mix of raw, crunchy, sweet and spicy were truly the perfect combination for this tuna/tempura lover. Truly these sushi chefs know
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how to roll! Hanh is very proud of Hot Tuna’s sake selections and your server will be more than willing to explain the different tastes to help you find the perfect sake for your enjoyment. Sake can be enjoyed hot or cold, it all depends on your particular preference. Hanh also mentioned that they are recently offering a wide variety of Japanese beers from the Kiuch Brewery like the White Ale and the Red Rice Ale Kitachino Nest. I personally prefer beer over sake, so having the opportunity to try exotic new beers
Hot Tuna has fabulous food and specials for you everyday! Happy Hour is from 5 – 7 p.m. every Monday through Friday and features 10 different Happy Hour Classic Rolls for $4 each, $1 nigiri (with rice) pieces and $2 sashimi (no rice) – these specials are for dining in only and there is a $10 minimum order. "This is definitely one of my go-to places for awesome Sushi. Their service
is excellent and the food is oh so fresh! I love meeting my daughter here and we go as often as we can," says Denise Houseberg. "Don't Miss the Happy Hour deals on rolls. It's the best deal in town and delicious too!" Half priced Appetizers are offered Monday through Friday from 8:00pm to close. As well as 2 for 1 Saketinis & Sake Sangria, $2 House Wines, $2 Domestic and $3 Imported Beers. Enjoy the modern style and freshness of Hot Tuna Sushi Bar & Grille, located at 3689 Tampa Road in Oldsmar. Hot Tuna is open Mon. – Thurs. from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5–10 p.m.; Fri. from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5–10:30 p.m.; from 12 –10:30 p.m. on Sat; and 12–9 p.m. on Sun. For more information, call (813) 818-TUNA or visitwww.hottunasushi.com for the full menu! Hot Tuna gift cards are great gifts!
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Tech Talk with Bob: Wi-Fi: Part 5 – SECURITY By Bob Dalles
Greetings, I hope this column finds you well! I am going to wrap up our discussion with the most important element regarding Wireless Fidelity or Wi-Fi. That is security. Wi-Fi speeds and distances are important considerations, but security is paramount. If you are able to connect your computer, tablet, phone or other device to the internet without using a wire, then you are connected to a wireless network. Guess what? If you can connect to that wireless network, so can anyone else who is in range of your Wi-Fi Router. Remember the box usually setup by your internet service provider? That is your Wi-Fi router which is your gateway to the internet. In my last column I gave you the specific distances of the Wi-Fi (802.11) standards. If you are not sure which 802.11 standard you
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are using, then to be safe, assume yours is the farthest reaching distance; approximately 1200 feet. Your next door neighbors, and perhaps even the neighbors beyond them, and neighbors behind you and even across the street, can be in range to connect to your Wi-Fi. Someone parked in front of your home or business can probably detect and potentially connect to your Wi-Fi and use your internet connection. You do not want that to happen. Every time someone connects
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to your Wi-Fi, the speed for each device connected can slow down. You will not maintain the full speed for which you are paying. More importantly, your internet connection can be used to steal your identity and for other illegal purposes. You are not as anonymous as you may think you are on the internet. Data sent from your internet connection can be traced back to you. I am not trying to scare you, but those who do not secure their networks and computers become potential victims for opportunistic internet criminals. An unsecure Wi-Fi network is like leaving your car door unlocked. It makes it so much easier to break into. If an internet criminal comes up against a secured network they are likely to move on to an easier target. Good Wi-Fi routers use encryption methods known as WEP, WPA, and WPA2 which scramble your Wi-Fi signal to
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protect it from others trying to use your internet connection. These encryption methods must be available on not only the Wi-Fi router, but all the computers and devices connected to the Wi-Fi router. A strong password should always be required to connect to your Wi-Fi. Be proactive when it comes to security. For your peace of mind I highly urge you to have a professional evaluate your system to be certain it is properly configured. Have a tech question? Email it to TechTalkTBNL@BobTheComputerGuy. NET. Questions will be selected by the popularity of a topic and answered in this column. If you have a more urgent need or have a unique situation you may schedule an appointment with one of my Professionally Certified Technicians by calling 727-534-4000. Until next time, stay safe on the internet!
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