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calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 community news Israeli Teens Visit David Posnack JCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Shenandoah Prepares for 3rd Annual Fall Festival/Concert in the Park . . . . 10 Moms of Addicts Turn to Each Other for Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Schott Communities’ Artists Display Work at Sincerity Project . . . . . . . . . . 14 Southwest Ranches Observes 9/11 Tenth Anniversary with Memorial Service and Patriot Day Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Doc WhipLash Brings the Wild West to South Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Free Ham Radio Operator Course Offered at Davie Police Department . . . . 20 Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Opens Freestanding Hospital . . . . . . . . 52 Sports News 14U 8th Grade Patriots Win National Basketball Championship . . . . . . . . . 16 Davie Golf Tournament to Raise Money for Type 1 Diabetes . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cover story Dance Theatre of Broward Keeps in Step with the Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 legally speaking Cervical Injuries From Car Accidents – Are They Preventable? . . . . . . . . . 28 Mortgage Lender Myths They Want You to Believe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 An Interesting Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ask the expert Cleveland Clinic Florida Offers Innovative Treatment Options for Uterine Fibroids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Do I Need to Get My Teeth Cleaned While I Am Pregnant? . . . . . . . . . . . 34 home Décor Shading with Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 fitness forum The Truth About Cellulite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 health & Wellness Subluxation: What is it? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Dispelling The Myths of Hormones– What Will You Choose? . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Positive Parenting Child’s Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 it’s their business Art Institute of Weston Inspires Young Artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Real Estate Selling Your House? To Wait or Not to Wait… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Bird Festival - Flamingo Gardens is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their Free-flight Aviary with the Flamingo Gardens’ Native Bird Festival. It is located at 3750 South Flamingo Road in Davie. For information, visit www.FlamingoGardens. org or call 954-473-2955.

10th Flag Retirement – Join the Community Flag Retirement Ceremony in honor of the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 at the Cooper City Community Center, from 5 to 8 p.m. All ages are invited to attend this complimentary patriotic event. Local boy scout and girl scout troops will provide a respectful flag ceremony, as well as demonstrated proper flag etiquette and flag retirement. Flags will be collected on site for future retirement. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

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17th Ham Radio – An Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) operator class will be offered to the community beginning on Sept. 17 at the Davie Police Department, located at 1230 South Nob Hill Road. The material taught and learned in the class will enable the student to obtain the Amateur Technician Class license issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). For information, call 954-701-3966 or send an email to frailing@comcast.net.

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tudents at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center in Davie have a much better understanding of what life is like in Israel. Last month, they spent a week exploring cultural similarities and differences with a group of teens from Nesher, a town in northern Israel. This is the sixth year that Israeli teens have visited South Florida to work at the David Posnack JCC. The ten students and two chaperones stayed with host families and worked at the JCC camp. “The Israelis got a taste of what life is like in the United States and had an opportunity to introduce their own culture,” said Mindy Bernstein,

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A group of 10 teens and two chaperones from Nesher, Israel spent the week working at David Posnack JCC.

Shenandoah Prepares for 3rd Annual Fall Festival/Concert in the Park By Debby Teich

n October 1, Shenandoah residents and neighboring communities will gather for the 3rd Annual Fall Festival/ Concert in the Park for a full day of fun and entertainment. The free event will be held at Shenandoah Park, from noon to 5 p.m. The idea for the festival started when Andy O’Boyle was elected president of the Shenandoah Homeowner’s Association, along with a new board of directors. O’Boyle promised to unite the community and find ways for people to give back. Within weeks, an Activities Committee was formed to begin planning community events. The first festival started small and has continued to grow. Last year, an estimated 2,000 people attended and organizers are expecting a larger crowd this year. There will be more than 60 craft booths and business booths, as well as food vendors, rides, inflatables, and much more. The kids can explore military vehicles, fire engines and a smoke house. The Davie Fire Department and Davie Police Department will also be available to talk to the kids. The nine piece band “Higher Ground” will be on stage from 1 to 4 p.m. playing oldies, disco, Motown, reggae, salsa, classic rock and more. “In three years, our community has grown to enjoy and look forward to all our events,” said Margie Desderio, Shenandoah Events Madison Baker of Southwest Ranches enjoyed the festival last year. Coordinator/Program Director. “I am stopped by many residents Andy O'Boyle had a Toilet Paper Toss at his booth last year. who ask about upcoming events and dates. They want to make sure we are having a past event again. There are even residents who have out of town family The following sponsorships are available: booth, $60 (non-profit $45); food vendor, members plan their visit during some of our events.” Shenandoah always makes sure $200; Platinum Sponsorship, $600; Gold Sponsorship, $400 and Silver Sponsorship, that its surrounding communities are invited to events. “We may not live in the same $200. For information, visit www.myshenandoahdavie.com, call 954-472-5183 or community, but we are all still neighbors,” said Desderio. send an email to mdmdfla@aol.com and place “For the Fall Festival” in the subject line.

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rug addiction not only destroys the user, it can also destroy the family. It often leaves family members feeling isolated with nowhere to turn. Barbara Theodosiou of Davie is well aware of the effects. She is the mother of four children and two of them struggle with addiction. Peter, 23, has been clean for several years. Daniel, 19, is still deep in addiction and currently lives on the streets. She recently started Addict’s Mom as a way to reach out to other moms who share her emotional pain and to let them know that they are not alone. As the founder of a successful business, Barbara appeared to have it all. On the inside, however, she says was shattered into a million pieces. “I was physically sick and lost in the sadness of their addiction,” said Barbara. “I was no longer the woman I used to be. I had allowed their addictions to control my emotional thoughts and physical health. I had now become the sick one. It has taken me four years to realize that I matter, that my life has purpose. I didn’t have to die inside because my sons were addicts. I am learning that I am important to myself and other people in my life, my husband and my kids.” Addict’s Mom is a place for mothers of addicts to begin to heal. It offers them the freedom to share their pain without feeling the shame that often comes with having a child

that is an addict. “I wanted to create a sense of community amongst the Mothers who are suffering, a place where they can support one another in kindness and love and learn from each other.” Barbara started her effort by creating a group on Facebook - www.addictsmomgroup.com. It allowed her to connect with women all over the world. More than 2,300 mothers have already joined the Facebook group and over 1,100 mothers have joined the new Addict’s Mom’s Fan page. Some of them have recently learned of their child’s addiction, while others have been battling it for a long time. On Facebook, mothers can submit stories about their own personal journeys and get information about addiction and codependency. They are united behind the group’s credos of “Sharing Without Shame,” “Together We Really Are Stronger,” and “Addict’s Moms are Very Important.” “We have already received dozens of testimonials from members stating how much the Addict’s Mom group has positively impacted their lives,” said Barbara. Barbara has been collecting stories from women all over the world and plans to write a book. She is also in the process of forming local support groups. For information, visit www.addictsmom.com or call 954-562-5653.

Barbara Theodosiou of Davie started the Addict’s Mom as a way to reach out to other moms who share her pain.

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community news Schott Communities’ Artists Display Work at Sincerity Project By Debby Teich

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just focus on being artists,” said Liz Disney, Schott’s Director of Programs. Forty artists made their original artwork available “for interpretation” to more than 100 artists at seven special needs facilities in Broward County. Some of the special needs artists chose to interpret the entire painting, while others focused a small portion of it. The only requirement was that they had to keep the title the same. The special needs artists represent a wide range of talent and abilities. While some are able to paint with their hands, others must paint with a brush in their mouth or between their toes. All of the interpretations are on display at Studio 18 in the Pines. They surround the original artwork and many of them are for sale.

group of artists from Schott Communities in Cooper City has proven that imitation can be the most sincere form of flattery. The special needs artists had an opportunity to display their creative talent as they worked with established artists in the community. Their artwork is currently on display through September 30 as part of the Sincerity Project at Studio 18 in the Pines. The idea for the project began when special needs artist Danielle Segarra visited Studio 18 on a field trip with Schott Communities, a non-profit group for persons who are developmentally or physically challenged. Danielle fell in love with a painting, ironically called “It’s Just the Beginning,” and asked if she could take a photo of the piece so she could create her own version of it. The artist, Jill Slaughter agreed happily. Her visit inspired the idea to curate a show and invite others with special needs to experience the joy of creating art. “They had an opportunity to forget they have disabilities and

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oach Carlton Talbot of Cooper City recently led his basketball team to victory. The Patriots basketball 14U 8th grade team returned from the July 4 weekend in Cocoa Beach, Florida with the USSA National Championship trophy in hand! The Patriots defeated the tough North Side Pride from Ocala, Florida in the championship game to become the 8th grade USSSA 2011 National Champions. “The players have shown tremendous discipline and commitment throughout the year,” said Talbot, who has been coaching the team for three years. “Their hard work paid off. I am very proud of their accomplishment.” After losing their first game 53-57 to North Side Pride in double overtime, the Patriots dominated the remaining pool play games, defeating the Tab Spurs 57-43, FSX Elite 56-37, and Hoopkidz 56-32. In the Quarterfinals, the Patriots were pitted against the 6’6” twin towers from the Tampa USA Ballers. Solid team play resulted in a convincing 53-37 victory. In the semifinals, the Patriots were matched with another local team, the MYBO Warriors, but again the result was a convincing 53-38 win. In the USSSA National Championship game, the Patriots would face the only team they lost to in the tournament. The Patriots competed and this time there would be no overtime as the Patriots secured the victory against the very physical and athletic North Side Pride, winning the national championship title by a score of 62-60. Andre Saunders was named the tournament MVP, but this was truly a team effort with an outstanding offensive performance by Rafael Diaz and support from John Persaud, Corey Talbot, Edward Valdes, Travis Johnson, Lavan Alston, Jr., Dontre Cash, Luciano Cruz, Aevin Sanjay and Casey Baugh. Coaches Marquise Kiffin and Carlton Talbot.

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nthony was only two years old when Hans and Lori Lysfjord discovered that their son was diabetic. Four years later, the couple started the Type 1 Diabetes Foundation to reach out to other families who have received a similar diagnosis. On September 26th, they will hold the first annual Type 1 Diabetes Foundation Golf Classic in an effort to raise money for the organization. The event, sponsored by Audi of Pembroke Pines, will be at the Grand Oaks Golf Club, 3201 West Rolling Hills Circle, in Davie. In 2007, Anthony had an unquenchable thirst, soaked through his diapers and became easily agitated. After searching the Internet, Lori suspected diabetes. A quick blood test revealed that his blood sugar levels were extremely elevated. Anthony was admitted to the ICU, where doctors spent a week regulating his blood sugars. Hans and Lori got a crash course in managing the disease from the hospital’s diabetic support team. “It was completely overwhelming,” said Hans. “We realized that we had to change our lifestyle 180 degrees.” Anthony had to follow a special nutrition plan, eating six meals a day to regulate his blood sugars. His levels also needed to be tested 10 to 12 times a day. Anthony is now six. Since he was diagnosed, Hans and Lori have been to diabetes conventions and seminars and read extensively about Type 1 diabetes. Although things are still challenging, Hans says that they are finally comfortable managing their son’s health and have decided to become advocates for children with

Type I diabetes. “Type 1 diabetes is becoming more prevalent in children and young adults,’ said Hans. “We want to share our knowledge with other families and reassure them that it gets easier.” In February, they started the Type 1 Diabetes Foundation, which will provide funding for medical research, as well as mental and emotional support for people with Type I diabetes. Ultimately, they want to start educational diabetes camps for kids. As a non-profit foundation, they will depend on the support of the community to fund their projects. “With donations and fundraising events like golf tournaments, walks and dinners, we hope to provide an opportunity that may not otherwise be there for some individuals and families with Type 1 diabetes,” said Hans. Registration for the tournament begins at 8 a.m. and the challenges start at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $150 for an individual and $500 for a foursome and includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, door prizes, a raffle and more. Golfers lucky enough to get a hole-in-one can win a car. They are hoping to raise $10,000 for the foundation. For information, visit, www.t1dfoundation.org or send an email to hans@t1dfoundation.org.

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since he was a child, was recently awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star for his bravery in saving the lives of 12 of his fellow soldiers, at great physical cost to his own body. Shortly before the 9:11 a.m. service begins, the Power Paragators parasailing team will drop from the sky and land at the event to present the hero with a hand-made medal. The Patriot Day Celebration begins after the memorial service and will last throughout the afternoon. The event includes K-9 demonstration, a SWAT team display, fire trucks, bounce houses, the Southwest Ranches Trail Riders with their horses, a police Helicopter, live entertainment and music. There will be a children’s arts and crafts table, complete with stationary for those who want to send letters to the military. The crowd can also enjoy a free lunch on the grounds, while supplies last, with donated food items from local restaurants such as Weston’s Chilli’s, Weston’s Chick-Fillet, pizzas from Sal’s Italian Ristorante in the Shops at Pembroke Gardens, and hamburgers and hot dogs. In addition, there will be a “Food Truck Invasion,” offering gourmet foods at a reduced cost. “This will be an event that our children will remember for a long time,” said co-coordinator Karen Schon. “I am so happy to be a part of something so meaningful.”

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students to have any real knowledge of radio, n September 17, the Davie Police physics, electronics or radio operation. It is also Department will begin offering a free not necessary for them to own radios, which amateur radio (ham radio) operator can range in cost from $100 to $10,000. course that is open to the public. The material Rob Frailing, who is a training officer for taught and learned in the course will enable the Davie Police Department and teaches the students to obtain the Amateur Technician Class class, has been a ham operator for almost four license issued by the Federal Communications years. He uses his radio nightly to communiCommission (FCC). They will learn to operate cate with people around the world under the the most powerful and flexible radio system call sign AJ4SB. Thus far, he has confirmed allowed by the general public. communication with amateurs in all 50 states, “Hams” can enjoy a variety of activities. They as well as 91 foreign countries. He has made can talk to people on the radio in their own contact as far west as Alaska and Hawaii and neighborhoods, or as far away as the other side as far east as Central Russia. He typically uses of the world. They can participate in local, state, Morse code, since he finds it more challenging and world-wide contests. They can also assist and interesting. He is so passionate about his with vital communications during periods of hobby that he is founder and president of the disaster, like hurricanes, when regular forms of Davie Cooper City Amateur Radio Club; a communication such as telephone, cell phone, member of the Broward Amateur Radio Club and even public service radio systems fail (par- Rob Frailing uses his ham radio nightly to communicate with people around the world. and on its board of directors; and the Assistant tially or completely) or become overloaded. During disasters, amateur radio operators Emergency Coordinator for Broward County. “Amateur radio is a great hobby,” said volunteer their time, skills, and equipment to help and support their communities. It Frailing. “It allows you to communicate anywhere in world, as long as you have the is against the law for them to be compensated in any way for what they do. equipment and ability.” The Amateur Radio Service is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission. Licensing is required and ensures that people operate correctly, safely and within the The Davie Police Department is located at 1230 South Nob Hill Rd. The free classes rules that govern amateur radio. Anyone can be licensed as an amateur, as long as they will be held on four successive Sat. mornings, from 8 a.m. to noon. For information, are not an official representative of a foreign government. The class does not require call 954-701-3966 or send an email to frailing@comcast.net.

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hat makes Dance Theatre of Broward the best choice for dancers and parents alike? According to Owner and Director of Curriculum Michelle Gerlick, “It is a combination of things. First, we build state-of-the-art facilities in locations that are safe, clean, and convenient for parents. Then, we hire only the best certified dance and acrobatics instructors in the business and maintain a work environment that makes them want to stay year after year to provide our students with stability in their training. Finally, and most importantly, we treat each child that walks through our doors as if he or she were our very own.”

Dance Theatre of Broward remains the area’s premier dance facility by keeping in step with the times. With a big beautiful studio, over thirty of the finest instructors in the business, and a comprehensive program designed to meet the needs of every type of dancer, it is a gem within our community, and widely considered the best school of its kind.

choreographer and dancer. Dance Theatre offers a comprehensive program where dancers ages 2 1/2 through adult, from beginner to advanced, can take classes in every possible discipline including the basics, like ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary, acrobatics, and pointe, as well as specialty classes like strength and flexibility, leaps and turns, and more. In addition, dancers who excel and aspire to become dance professionals may join their elite competitive group, Team DTX, where they can travel to local, regional and national conventions and hone their skills against the best from other schools. Team DTX recently returned from the Dance Explosion Nationals in Orlando, FL where, in addition to earning dozens of extreme platinum scores (the highest given), they received the Overall Awards for Top Junior Solo, Top Junior Trio, Top Teen Solo, Top Teen Trio, and Top Senior Duo. DTX was also awarded the special Excalibur Award for Overall Highest Score in the junior division and the special Entertainment Award for their musical theater production of “Spanish Rose.”

If you think this sounds like a winning formula, you are not alone. With five schools, over two thousand students each year, and nearly two decades serving South Florida already under its belt, Dance Theatre seems to be getting stronger each and every year. Winner of the coveted “Best of the West” title for three years running, it continues to attract dancers of every age, skill level, and ambition, and has garnered a reputation for excellence throughout the local dance community. Michelle estimates that nearly 50,000 families have attended Dance Theatre throughout its tenure. “Fifty thousand moms can’t be wrong,” said Michelle. And it is hard to argue with her. Michelle certainly has the pedigree to run one of South Florida’s most successful dance programs. Her mother Joan was a Rockette, June Taylor Dancer, and half of a performance duo, along with her father Bob. Together they thrilled audiences throughout the world and worked with superstars like Sammy Davis, Jr., Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney and the Smothers Brothers. Michelle spent nearly every day of her youth inside her parents’ dance schools, the Academy of Ballet Arts, practicing and perfecting her craft. She earned both a degree in Dance from the Ohio State University and a degree in Elementary Education from Nova Southeastern University. She then embarked upon a professional career which included performing as a Miami Heat Dancer for the NBA, a “Fly Girl” on Fox Television’s In Living Color, and an NFL Super Bowl

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Dear Friend, want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps a confession can help clear the air so there’s no misunderstanding. Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other things first. Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy on the right. Twenty years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting migraines. I had suffered from intense headaches since childhood. Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists. I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more… A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. And guess what…I started feeling so much better! From daily migraines, I went down to three a week, and then to once in a great while. That’s when I realized that I wanted to become a chiropractor and help others. That’s how it happened! It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their migraines. They also come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, just to name a few. Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “Due to an auto accident, I suffered from severe neck pain, vertigo and I could not raise my arm to comb my hair. Now I am symptom free with no medication and I can do everything I could not do before.” – E. Heaney, Hollywood, FL “Thanks to the DRX 9000 and the doctors, I no longer have chronic sciatic pain. It’s been a long time since I have taken pain medication.” – J. Walker, Miramar

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Whiplash is a tearing of the muscles, tendons and ligaments in the neck that occurs when the body is exposed to a sudden jolt, such as in a car accident, a fall, or a blow to the head while playing sports. The injury is most common in rear-end collisions, but can occur from a collision from any direction. Additionally, it doesn’t have to be a high-speed crash. In a collision, the car is abruptly accelerated forward (or in another direction). Everything in the car, including your body, resists this sudden forward motion, which is why you feel pushed back in your seat. Braced against the seat, your torso is carried forward with the car. If your head is not braced, it can be jerked back for a second or so. The jolt of the crash can whip your head up and back, tearing muscles and other structures in your neck. Your neck’s reflex reaction is to pull your head forward, but that can be overdone in a car accident, making the injury worse.

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Often, the symptoms of whiplash are not immediately apparent after a car accident. They typically take 12 to 24 hours to develop and the symptoms may get worse every day until properly treated. Whiplash commonly takes several months to as long as two (2) years after the accident to heal. Common symptoms of whiplash occur in the neck, shoulders, back, and arms, and can include: ▸▸ Pain, stiffness, numbness, tingling and/or swelling ▸▸ Muscle spasms ▸▸ Weakness or temporary loss of movement in the neck ▸▸ Headaches, dizziness, ringing in the ears ▸▸ Blurred vision or other vision changes ▸▸ Cognitive issues such as problems concentrating, memory loss and irritability ▸▸ Depression and sleep interruption ▸▸ Difficulty performing daily activities at home or work

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his is a question I hear often from pregnant women. There are so many do’s and don’ts nowadays concerning safety and pregnancy. This can become very confusing. During pregnancy, hormones fluctuate. These hormonal changes not only affect the body, but also the mouth. They can cause what is called “pregnancy gingivitis,” which is inflammation of the mouth from hormones that can cause bad breath as well as bleeding of the gums. Because of these changes, pregnant women should actually get dental cleanings more often until their hormone levels even out again and are not as much of a factor in oral hygiene.

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ost mortgage lenders and servicers are taking advantage of the public’s sense of desperation and lack of information to strong-arm homeowners into signing one-sided loan modification agreements. Prior to signing any loan modification agreement or making any other significant decision affecting your home loan, it is critical that every homeowner be fully aware of the following “myths” that most mortgage lenders want you to believe.

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hild support in Florida is based upon a number of factors. They include the number of minor children in the household, the income of the parents, and the amount of time each parent will spend with the minor children. Time is defined as overnight visits. A parent who spends considerable time with his/her child(ren) will not have the time considered if the visits do not result in an overnight stay. To some people that “rule” may seem a bit unfair and in some instances it probably is. That is the state of the law however as of today. The child support guidelines were amended many years ago to include a new formula (commonly referred to as the Gross Up Method), which takes into consideration the amount of time the parent who is paying child support spends with his/her child. Once again, time spent refers only to overnights. It was realized that the more time a parent has with his/her children, the more money he/she will directly spend on them for food, clothing and even utilities like electricity and water. Initially, the amount of

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overnights to qualify for this reduction was a minimum of 40% of the overnights or approximately 12 each month. That number was recently reduced to 20% each month or approximately 6 per month. The formula however still gave a greater reduction in support to someone who had the children for 40% of the overnights than for someone who had them for 20% of the overnights. A few days ago I received an E-mail concerning the new guidelines and their calculations. It appears that when the guidelines were modified, a problem arose. The problem is that under certain circumstances, child support which is calculated under the “Gross Up Method”, results in a greater monthly amount than if the normal or “Non Gross Up Method” is used. What that means is that someone who is spending less time with the minor children maybe paying less child support than someone who spends a more substantial time. This was clearly not the intent of the law. This appears to occur when one party has minimal income and the other earns over $4,000 a month and the paying parent has the child(ren) for a minimum of 73 nights and a maximum of 90 overnights (yearly). To test this “glitch,” in the guidelines I prepared my own scenario using those numbers and in fact the outcome was as indicated. The child support was greater using the “Gross Up Method”. There are arguments that can be made to a judge to correct this mistake and make it equitable. If you fall within these guidelines you may want to schedule a consultation. For information, visit www.divorcebroward.com or call 954-385-9160.

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Do Slender Women Have Cellulite?

ellulite is a “dimpling” appearance on the thighs, butt and sometimes stomach and arms that exists in 85% of women. So, what is cellulite? First you must understand the layers from the skin on down in our bodies. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. Under that layer is the dermis. The next layer is two layers of what is called subcutaneous fat (this is fat under the skin). Cellulite originates from the first layer of this fat. Small portions of this fat protrude into the dermis and that is where the dimpling comes from.

Yes. It is found in all size women, yet weight gain does worsen the condition.

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Women have a higher percentage of body fat than men. There are five times more fat cells in these areas of a woman’s body compared to other sites of her body.

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You can improve the look of cellulite. The following are the facts, so listen carefully. ▸▸ The number one way to deal with cellulite is to eat healthy and follow a specific exercise program that combines cardiovascular intervals and muscle work (exactly like Ellen’s Ultimate Workout and the Orangetheoryfitness workout.) ▸▸ Use very targeted muscle work for hips, thighs and butt, with squats and lunges at the top of the list. ▸▸ Don’t invest your hopes and money in liposuction, subcision, injectables, skin kneading and manipulation techniques, thermotherapy, topical ointments and herbals for cellulite management, as there is very little evidence supporting

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our central nervous system is responsible for sending and receiving messages to every cell, tissue, organ and system in the body. This is made possible by a vast communication network made up of the brain, spinal cord, and spinal nerves. This network is in charge of virtually every function in your body and determines whether you enjoy good health or fall prey to disease. The central nervous system is so important that nature built a boney armor around it, your skull and your spinal column. However, even with this “inborn protection” our nervous system can experience interference, injury, or disturbance. We call this damage to our nervous system a subluxation.

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What is the effect of subluxation? Subluxation can have devastating effects on your overall health especially in the long run. Like a cut or damaged phone line, subluxation disrupts your body’s communication system. With state of the art technology, we are able to scan and measure your nervous system function. When we look at your scans we are looking for a disturbance of your nervous system that interferes with the ability of your central nervous system to communicate with and control your body. Our primary goal is to detect and correct the subluxations that are interfering with your nervous system and thus allow your body to heal and establish a healthier you. It is impossible for someone to live a quality, optimal life through an impaired nervous system.

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How would you know if you have a subluxation? You wouldn’t! Like heart disease, subluxations are often called “The Silent Killer” because of their nature of not causing any pain until they are quite progressed. Subluxations usually go undiagnosed for many, many years as they deteriorate your overall health potential in the process. Subluxations can be Acute, Chronic, or Permanent depending on the amount of time they have gone unnoticed and the amount of damage they have produced. Just as you wouldn’t know whether you had an early cavity in your tooth without a dental examination, there are no early symptoms of subluxation either. If you wait for tooth pain to see the dentist, the price of neglect can be expensive and result in the permanent loss of teeth. Your spinal health is no different. Not ever checking the function of your spine and nervous system is just like never going to the dentist…Sooner or later you are going to get decay and degeneration and have a much bigger problem on your hands. Preventing with regular check-ups is the key. You may have family members at home right now that do not have symptoms, but they may be subluxated and neglecting their nervous system. Individuals of all ages can and should be checked for subluxations. It is easier to grow healthy children than to repair damaged adults. Have you and your family members ever been checked for nerve interference or subluxations? For a consultation or more information, you can reach Dr. Rolando A. Toulon at Elite Wellness at 5560 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City, 954-680-8182. Dr. Toulon and his staff look forward to guiding you towards a healthier life. www.davietowntimes.com

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are learned through play are even bigger indicators of success later in life than a child’s academic readiness. Although good grades and academic aptitude can help a child get to where they need to go, creativity, determination, follow through and being able to work with others will take them above and beyond that place. Play comes in many forms and can include play dates, playgrounds, dramatic play and blocks at the preschool age to team sports, neighborhood play and game nights with older children. Play can be structured or unstructured, guided by adults or led by children. For some children play will come naturally but for others it may need to be coaxed and encouraged. Regardless of how it’s done, it’s important for parents to provide environments that allow for play and foster that type of learning so that our children are well prepared for a competitive future.

“Play has been man’s most useful preoccupation.” Frank Caplan rom the moment a child experiences their first game of peek-a-boo with their parents to the time they play competitive sports on the high school football field, that child is learning through play. Play provides for vital opportunities in the development of a variety of skills that are essential in determining a child’s future success. Whether younger or older, children gain similar benefits from play. Through play children learn: ▸▸ How to make choices ▸▸ To use their imagination, improvise, think flexibly and explore new options ▸▸ To solve problems, both with materials and people ▸▸ To work cooperatively ▸▸ To put skills into action ▸▸ To give a project their attention until it’s done In recent years, children’s play has been markedly reduced due to our hurried lifestyles and increased attention to academics and enrichments. Play is so important to optimal child development that it has been recognized by the United Nations’ High Commission for Human Rights as a right of every child. It is imperative that as parents we seek balance in our children’s lives to provide what’s best in optimizing all aspects of their development. Play is essential to development because it contributes to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of a child. Research has shown that the life skills that

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he use of hormones has sparked much debate on their efficacy and safety. There are many myths circulating about hormones that have no founded evidence or truth to support these statements. I am starting a series to dispel the common myths surrounding hormone therapy. I will give you true scientific data – so you may have all the options available in order to make an educated choice. Myth #1 – “The term Bio-Identical Hormone has no meaning”. This is incorrect. Bio-Identical is a term which is defined as having the exact chemical structure. Bio-Identical Hormones are hormones that have the same chemical structure as those hormones within our own body. Myth #2 – “There is no proof that Bio-Identical Hormones are safer and more effective than synthetic hormones – all hormones should be classified the same”. This is incorrect and misleading. There is a wealth of information proving that synthetic progestin and estrogen are associated with an increased incidence in both breast cancer and heart disease unlike bio-identical hormones estradiol and progesterone, which are cancer and heart protective. ▸▸ 1996 - Swedish Record Review – four-fold increase in breast cancer with (synthetic) progestin use. ▸▸ 2000 - Breast Cancer Detection Project published – eight-fold increase in breast cancer for synthetic estrogen-progestin users. ▸▸ 2002 - Women’s Health Initiative Study terminated prematurely because of increased breast cancer and heart disease in synthetic estrogenprogestin users. The following is a short list not inclusive of all articles published in medical journals demonstrating the protective benefits of bio-identical hormones: ▸▸ 1998 - Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science, “Progesterone inhibits growth and induces apotosis in breast cancer cells”– This article documented that the use of progesterone is cancer protective for the breast”. (Bio-Identical Progesterone was shown to stop growth and cause cell death in breast cancer cells). ▸▸ 1985 - American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Subfractions of high –density lipoprotein cholesterol during estrogen-replacement therapy: a comparison between progestogens and natural progesterone.” (This study demonstrated the protective benefits of bio-identical hormones on reducing the risk of heart disease). ▸▸ 2000 - Journal of the American College of Cardiology, “Natural progesterone, but not medroxyprogesterone acetate, enhances the beneficial effect of estrogen on exercise-induced myocardial ischemia in post menopausal women.” (This study demonstrated the protective benefits of bio-identical progesterone on reducing the risk of heart disease). ▸▸ 2001 - Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, “Progesterone, but not medroxyprogesterone inhibits vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 expression in human vascular endothelial cells.” (This study demonstrated the protective benefits of bio-identical progesterone on reducing the risk of heart disease). ▸▸ 2005 - International Journal of Cancer – “Breast Cancer Risk in relation to different types of hormone replacement therapy in the E3N-EPIC cohort.” (This study demonstrated the breast protective benefits of bio-identical progesterone). In summary, it is important that if you make the decision to replace your hormones they should be Bio-Identical. Bio-identical hormones mimic what your body already has – molecule per molecule. As you can see through the studies listed above, all hormones and how they react within the body are not the same. The synthetic hormones are associated with an increased risk in both heart disease and breast cancer unlike their bio-identical counterparts. Bio-Identical Hormones are heart and breast protective.

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nside each of us lies an artist waiting to be discovered. This is the philosophy of the Art Institute of Weston. It offers drawing and painting classes for children and adults in the classic, traditional European style of painting. The studio has perfected a program that can teach anybody to become an artist. In fact, several special needs students are enrolled in the classes. “Painting is a wonderful activity for these students,” explains Pablo Cano, President of the Art Institute of Weston. “Art is good for fine motor skill concentration, plus it is very relaxing.” Master Artist Conchita Firgau works directly with many of these special students including Daniela Jahn Cano, a young artist with Down Syndrome. Her paintings capture brightly colored bicycles and other wonderful images. While Daniela’s preferred medium is acrylic paint, art students learn to use a variety of mediums including drawing with charcoal and pastel, painting with acrylic and oil, and ceramics. It also offers music and guitar classes. Having a Master Artist on site as a full-time teacher is what separates the Art Institute of Weston from all other art schools. Each student is personally taught under the supervision of Conchita Firgau and her highly-skilled art teachers, each of whom was trained directly by her. Born in Venezuela, at a young age Firgau moved to Europe to study art. She attended the prestigious Escuela Superior De Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid. This is the same school where Picasso and

Dali studied. Today she is an internationally-renowned artist whose work has been exhibited in major art galleries throughout the world and is collected by corporations, museums and art aficionados. Her true passion for art is what inspired Firgau to want to share her talents and knowledge. She has been teaching art classes in Weston for about eleven years. She started with a handful of students and now has hundreds of students of all ages. The Art Institute of Weston offers classes for ages five to adult, with after school and early evening classes for children and teenagers and morning classes for adults. “The studio is presented in the style of a European private studio, with an intimate and friendly atmosphere where students can develop their artistic skills at their own pace,” says Pablo, who happens to be Firgau’s son. “As the student improves, we continue to challenge them as they move to the next level.” The beauty of the Art Institute of Weston program is its individualized curriculum. Students of all levels can be enrolled in the same class, and students can also enroll at any time. Class size is limited to ensure each student receives personalized attention from the teacher. The Art Institute of Weston is located in the Weston Commercial Center at 2900 Glades Circle, Suite 1600. For information, visit www.artinstitute.info or call 954-659-9050.

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community news Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Opens Freestanding Hospital children to play. In addition, a “Get Well Network” provides access to television, movies, video games, the Internet and educational programs in each room, while the room service model allows patients and families to order food anytime of the day. Amenities aside, the new hospital has also instituted environmentally The hospital’s pirate-themed CT Scan delivers low-dose radiation. friendly strategies intended to improve performance and efficiency in use of water, energy and other resources, and the hospital is applying for LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification. Some of the services that will stay at the existing children’s hospital include such critical care areas as the Wasie Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the pediatric intensive/ cardiac care unit and pediatric emergency department and Level 1 trauma bay. Other programs staying in the existing structure are the Pediatric Heart Station and its heart transplant program and pediatric cardiac cath lab, pediatric inpatient rehabilitation, and interventional radiology.

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or 19 years, the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital has operated within the structure of Memorial Regional Hospital, one of Florida’s largest hospitals and the flagship facility of Memorial Healthcare System. On July 21, the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital opened a freestanding hospital dedicated to providing pediatric specialty care. It is located across from its parent hospital, at 1005 Joe DiMaggio Boulevard in Hollywood. More than 5,000 people celebrated the grand opening with a block party that included music, games, food, hospital tours and a parade. “There was so much excitement in the air as the community embraced the new facility,” said Nina Beauchesne, administrator, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Since its inception, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital has experienced tremendous growth and has evolved into a specialized tertiary care facility for children. From 2,000 admissions in 1992, the children’s hospital now handles more than 8,000 admissions and observation cases annually. Its service area has stretched from South Broward County to the Southeast U.S. region. Annually, the hospital’s Pediatric Transport Team provides transport to about 2,000 children in need of pediatric specialty care from other hospitals as close as Naples, Florida, to as far The hospital has an overall “Power of Play” theme, with each away as the Caribbean. floor displaying themes of sports, arts, games or dreams. The new four-story, 180,000-square-foot facility, along with its existing spaces inside Memorial Regional Hospital, will continue to serve the area with its leading-edge technology, compassionate care and the expertise of a large, diverse group of board-certified pediatric specialists – all in a setting specially designed for children and their families. It is connected to Memorial Regional Hospital via an elevated walkway and has a total of 204 licensed beds, six surgical suites, outpatient testing, pediatric imaging and more. It offers medical expertise that treats a range of maladies from hematology and oncology to pediatric heart and neurological diseases. The hospital’s staff and members of the Family Advisory Council traveled throughout the country to visit other children’s hospitals to make sure that Joe DiMaggio is the best possible facility. “One of the keys to our success has been truly listening to our patients and their families and incorporating their feedback into our plans,” said Beauchesne. The hospital’s design includes natural light, wide hallways, play areas, dedicated spaces for families and many other requested features. It has an overall “Power of Play” theme, with each floor displaying themes of Sports, Arts, Games or Dreams. The Games floor includes a pirate-themed CT Scan. Children can also place a stuffed animal through a play CT so they know what to expect, hopefully reducing anxiety and eliminating the need for sedation. The Dreams floor is dedicated to oncology patients. The hospital diagnoses an average of 70 new children each year with cancer and has more than 500 patients undergoing treatment. The floor has a safe place for the immunocompromised

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is a facility of Memorial Healthcare System, the fifth-largest public healthcare system in the nation. It is a patientand family-centered care facility that meets the complex needs of children by providing a wide scope of inpatient and outpatient pediatric services supervised The hospital has six operating rooms. by the largest diversity of board-certified specialists in the region. As an advocate for children’s healthcare and related causes, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital offers community education, child safety programs and the Conine Clubhouse, a home away from home for families of hospitalized children. For more information, visit jdch.com. To find a physician, call 1-866-JDCH-DOC.

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ccording to Steve Harney (kcmblog): There have been some bright spots in the residential real estate market over the last couple of months. Several price indices have reported a stabilization of prices and some regions have even shown small levels of appreciation. This has led some to believe that we may have reached a bottom for home values. We must realize that what we are actually experiencing is a ‘window of opportunity’ as the banks are delayed in bringing certain inventories of distressed properties to the market. Let’s take a look at our community. Davie and Cooper City home prices have averaged $111 per square foot for the past fifteen months. However, inventory is decreasing as sales are increasing. The average listing price today is $302,000 and the average sales price is $177,000. Fifteen months ago, the average listing price was $282,000, and the average sales price was $164,000. This is indicative of an increase. Take a look at the current fifteen-month chart:

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Bloomberg Businessweek: “The crux of Simon’s analysis is that the loose lending practices seen during the housing bubble allowed 5 million renters to become homeowners, and that the market is in the protracted process of evicting this group. He believes housing prices will decline 6 percent to 8 percent nationally, with 6 million to 7 million more foreclosures yet to come.” Bloomberg is speaking to the “national” statistics. If the shadow inventory rumor is true, we could see the bars in the chart decline. This shadow inventory was supposed to hit in July of this year. As professional “market watchers,” my colleagues and I have seen no such flood on the market as yet. Yahoo Finance: “The problem with the real estate market remains excess inventory. Based on Shilling’s research, there are 2 million to 2.5 million excess homes in the country - a supply that will take 4-5 years to work-off. The result: Housing prices will fall another 20% and underwater mortgages will balloon from 23% to 40%, he says.” Again – this is national information. According to my market watch for Davie and Cooper City, we currently have 3.7 months of supply of inventory for our area. This is indicative of a Seller’s market.

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If you are thinking about upsizing or downsizing, this could be a window of opportunity for you. Take advantage of the historically low interest rates and the lower inventory. If what the prognosticators say is true about the shadow inventory coming to market, beat the shadow, call me and list now. Call me today if you, or someone you know, are looking to buy or sell a residence. I am home for you! Call 954-306-7298 or send an email to zonster@aol.com.

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