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13th Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration – Celebrate Columbia with cuentos, premios, comida y musica, all ages, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Call 954-765-1560 for more information.

16th “Swing Into 2014” Golf Tournament – Registration for The City of Plantation/ Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament begins at 11:30 a.m. at Jacaranda Golf Club on the East Course. The cost per foursome is $800. Single players are welcome at $225 per player. Contact Siobhan Edwards at the Chamber for information and to sign up today.

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25th Halloween & Safety Festival – This event is presented by the Plantation Parks & Recreation and Police departments. Enjoy a children’s carnival, haunted house (not recommended for children under 6), Police and Fire safety exhibits, live music, raffles and door prizes. Held at Volunteer Park. Call 954-452-2510 or 954-916-5601 for more information.

20th Tween Book Club – Book discussion, crafts and treats, ages 8-12, 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Preregistration required. Call 954-765-1560 for more information.

24th Kids’ Day Off from School – Bring the kids’ on their day off from school to Plantation’s Central Park for a wide variety of activities planned for non-school days. Bring a bag lunch and drink. Extra drinks are available for purchase. Call 954-452-2510 for more information. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Registration is held at Plantation Central Park two weeks prior to the event. There will be an extra charge for registering the day of event.

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Spooky Halloween Craft – Ages 6-11, 2:00 p.m. Preregistration required, West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd. Call 954-765-1560 for more information. Household Hazardous Waste DropOff – 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sunrise City Hall, 10770 West Oakland Park Boulevard, free of charge with proof of residency. Open to residents of Sunrise and Plantation, in cooperation with Wheelabrator Environmental Systems, Inc.

28th Great Halloween Spooktacular – Enjoy treats, crafts, stories, dancing and a big Halloween parade. Come in costume! All ages, 6:30-7:30 p.m., West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd. . Call 954-765-1560 for more information.

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Plantation Volunteer Firefighter Association Barbecue – The annual barbecue is one of the largest and oldest City-wide traditions. The half-century old event will be held at Pine Island Park, 300 South Pine Island Road, in Plantation from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The program offers live

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Ongoing 2014 Art Search – A visual arts competition for students in grades K-12 sponsored by the City of Plantation Parks & Recreation Department and the Plantation Junior Woman’s Club. Any medium may be used with the exception of sculptures. Art work must be 12” x 18” (mounted size), must be labeled on the back side with the entrant’s name and phone number and must be submitted with an entry form. Only one entry per person. All entry forms are available at Plantation Central Park and at Plantation schools. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 10. For more information, call 954-452-2510. It’s A Wonderful Life In Plantation – Holiday Parade Participants Wanted . Do you want your group or business to be in the City of Plantation Holiday Parade on November 22nd? The Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce is looking for Parade participants. Applications are now being accepted. For more information or for an application, contact the Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce at 954-587-1410 or visit Plantationchamber.org FREE Homework Help – will be offered on Mondays & Tuesdays from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with access to laptops with learning software and books available at no charge for grades kindergarten thru 12th grade. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd. For more information contact Alicia Gaskin at 954-765-1560 ext. 1605 or algaskin@broward.org.

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than ever this year at the City of Plantation’s annual Halloween & Safety Festival. This is the second year the event has been held at Volunteer Park Community Center and organizers expect 2,500 ghosts and goblins to attend. Kids and adults are invited to come out and enjoy the fun, which will run from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd. The event will feature costume contests, free candy and Halloween bags. After the candy giveaways, the kids will enjoy a children’s carnival

including inflatables, entertainment, police and fire safety exhibits, canine demonstrations, pony rides, free Halloween photos and face painting. The little ones will be able to get ID cards and there will be games and activities for the entire family including a puppet show by the Plantation Puppeteers of the Helen B. Hoffman Library. The popular Zombie Diner, which is not recommended for children under six, will once again be a featured element of the festival. Cheryl Greenberg, Publicity Coordinator for Plantation, said the City has been hosting a

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ummer school took on a new meaning for L auren Goboff. The American Heritage School senior was one of 26 students awarded a Bronfman Youth Fellowship to participate in an immersive study program in Israel. After spending five weeks traveling throughout Israel, studying with esteemed faculty, and meeting important political and cultural figures, Lauren says it’s impossible to choose just a few highlights from her summer experience. “I think my favorite memories are really just a series of snapshots. I’ll remember attending services with Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum’s congregation, singing together as if we all had one voice and feeling accepted even though I didn’t know the words to all the prayers. I’ll remember listening to speakers or sitting in a shiur (class) and thinking about how much more there really is to learn. I’ll remember stargazing in the Negev and dancing at Promfman and laughing with my fellow Fellows.” A big part of the program is the collaboration with other American students, as well as Israeli peers. Lauren says it was amazing to meet such a diverse group of intelligent and motivated teens. “It was interesting to learn about our differences,

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but I think the most important thing we taught each other is how similar we all can be.” Lauren will get a chance to reconnect with the Bronfman Fellows during two seminars later this year. In the meantime, she is starting to plan her Ma’aseh (social action) project. “All of the Fellows are expected to do something this year that will benefit their communities,” explains Lauren. Although still unsure of what her project will be, Lauren is already actively involved in community service. She is President of the Best Buddies club at her school. She volunteers on Saturdays to help adults with special needs at the Schott Community Center. In the past she has worked at the Dan Marino Center’s summer camp, which serves children with developmental delays. “Working with individuals who have special needs is a passion of mine,” explains Lauren Goboff visited Jerusalem while in Israel with the Bronfman Lauren. “It’s not just community service; I Youth Fellowship program. consider the people I work with my friends. My experiences have taught me that nonverbal does not mean uncommunicative, disability does not equate inability, and that we are all more alike than different. I want to spread awareness and acceptance for the special needs population.” The Bronfman Youth Fellowship program was founded by Edgar M. Bronfman, former CEO of the Seagram Company, Ltd, and a visionary Jewish philanthropist.

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the club also promotes the “Operation Lifesaver” safety initiative. Operation Lifesaver is a nationwide effort that informs people about the dangers of being near railroad tracks and preventing injuries and fatalities there. FCMTS members have traveled to schools all over Broward County to help educate students and teachers about avoiding hazardous railway tracks and crossings.

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In addition to their educational endeavors, the FCMTS welcomes anyone who is interested in model trains to their meetings and socials. People of all ages are encouraged to join, and the organization relishes teaching children about the joys of model trains. “I tell parents that our emphasis is getting kids into the hobby. It’s a good, healthy thing that the whole family can do together,” said Sargeant. The group’s next public train displays take place at library branches in Pembroke Pines; with a September visit to the South Regional Library and then a holiday show in December at the Southwest Regional Library. Information about the club can be found at www.fcmts.org. The Plantation Historical Museum’s administrators were glad to see so many people visiting the museum to see the train layout and the museum’s other educational offerings. The train exhibit fit in well with the museum’s mission, as museum Curator John Feeney cited how important railroads have been in the growth of Florida as a state. “When Henry Flagler brought the Florida East Coast Railway to Fort Lauderdale in 1896, he also brought investors, tourists, and business people with him. Some people call him the ‘Father of Florida’s East Coast’ due to how innovative he was.” The train exhibit seems to strike a chord with the museum’s visitors, no matter if they were eight years old or eighty. “The exhibit reminds people of riding trains, or when they had model trains as kids, so people have good memories of them,” said Feeney. “Even if trains have taken a back seat as a common type of transportation, it’s good for kids to see the effects of trains in Florida.” After the model train exhibit ends on October 25th, the museum will be closed to prepare for their popular “Winter Wonderland” exhibit that opens on December 4th. The museum is located at 511 North Fig Tree Lane, and can be reached at 954-797-2722 or online at http://www. plantation.org/Museum/. Admission to the museum is free, although fee-based memberships are available to financially support their educational programs.

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Family Owned and Operated Floor Solutions Group Offers Customers Knowledgeable Service, Top of the Line Flooring, and Installation By Jill Sharpe

How many members of the family work in the business?

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new flooring but need some help deciding what the best options are, look no further than Floor Solutions Group. Sales Manager Carlos Almandoz has more than 15 years experience in remodeling with an expertise in flooring installation and bathroom renovations. He knows what works well and what doesn’t work. As a retired flooring renovation specialist, Almandoz has joined with six family members including his daughter Carla to bring the best flooring options to you. Carla recently answered some questions about the newly formed family business.

How long have you been in business and how did you get started? Our office and

showroom have been open since January 2014. One day my cousin Jose decided to tell my father Carlos, that his years of professional installation experience was valuable and worthy of something more. He then went on to convince my father, his uncle, that it was the time in his career to open up a flooring materials store. At the time, Jose was finishing up his Masters at NSU and as his career was in Business Administration he knew that we had a lot to offer to this industry and its customers. As the idea grew, more and more customers and friends convinced my father that opening up a store was a great idea. It was also perfect timing for me too as I was just about to graduate from Florida State with a degree in Marketing. We knew it was the perfect opportunity and time to get this business rolling for our family.

Currently there are seven family members working at Floor Solutions Group.

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ers whose workmanship, honesty, and skill are amongst the best we have yet to see. We have had so many customers come to us with terrible stories of their past installers. Its quite sad how many in this business take advantage of their clients. We are not happy until you walk away 100% satisfied with the materials and job we have performed. If you ever have a problem, we will respond at any time of the day any day. For that reason, we use flooring materials that will make your home, office, or commercial store a true masterpiece.

What differentiates Floor Solutions Group from other flooring stores? Because my

father Carlos has been in the business for quite some time now, he knew exactly what materials to use and which ones to stay away from. Here at Floor Solutions we pride ourselves in our high quality materials as we want all of our customers to have the very best the industry has to offer. We also have a team of subcontracted install-

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are a family owned and operated business. The service that we give to our clients is that of a family friend or relative. Our showroom is small compared to other flooring materials stores but we designed it that way because we wanted a more personalized, cozy feeling when you walked into our showroom. We also understood the pains of going into a flooring store and seeing so many options. It can truly drive a homeowner crazy. For many homeowners choosing the right materials for their home is crucial. We wanted to make that experience feel like it should, personable and important. Come sit down, drink some coffee, and have a chat with us on what it is that your family needs. You will be surprised to know that you will walk in a customer and leave a friend. That is our goal.

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How have flooring options changed over the years? Over

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Where is Floor Solutions Group located? Our address is 10400

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by calling Fire Administration at 954-797-2150, or on “Credit cards will be accepted at the gate for the the day of the event at the gate. Day of event tickets first time this year,” said Hatch. The event is held rain Plantation Volunteer Fire Association is getting are $12.00 for adults and $7.00 for children. or shine. “Take-away” plates are also available. ready to host one of the largest, oldest and most beloved city-wide traditions, its annual Barbeque, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on November 2nd. The event, which has been going strong for 58 years, will be bigger and better than ever before. Held at Pine Island Park, 300 South Pine Island Road, the program offers live music, kids’ games, bounce houses, raffle prizes, live demonstrations and much more. “In the old days, the barbeque was mainly ribs and chicken,” said Jon Hatch, Plantation Fire Association President and barbeque chairman. “Now, Plantation firefighters are always up before the sun, Giddy up: Kids enjoy Pony Rides during the 57th Annual we’ve got everything you can Plantation Volunteer Fire Association Barbeque. think of to keep the whole family preparing the famous chicken and ribs for the barbeque. entertained including exhibits by the Crime Unit and SWAT team; Smokey the Bear from the Forestry Department and we’ve even got our own mascot, Blaze, the big pig.” The traditional menu features ribs, chicken, beans, and cole slaw. Each year the firefighters prepare more than 4,000 pounds of chicken and ribs, 750 pounds of cole slaw and 334 dozen cookies for dessert. Additionally, the shopping list includes more than 5,500 pounds of ice and 3,300 pounds of charcoal. There are a wide variety of beverages availBlaze the Pig, the barbeque mascot, greets Steppin’ off: The Plantation Fire Department’s award winning able for additional purchase. A kids at last year’s annual barbeque. honor guard, along with the Broward County Black Pearl Pipe special kid’s hot dog meal is and Drum Corps began the opening ceremonies last year. also available instead of the ribs and chicken. As part of the program, Head Chef Barry Stearns has maintained the urban legend surrounding former Mayor Frank Veltri’s “Secret Sauce” and in recent years hickory smoked corn complimented by a variety of dipping butters has been added to the menu. The firefighters begin cooking at four in the morning and continue throughout the day. In September letterws were mailed out to every known resident in the City offering advance purchase of tickets at $10.00 for adults and $6.00 for children. Something for everyone: Bounce houses, games, face painting, Cutting up: Plantation firefighters perform an extrication Tickets may also be purchased and more are all part of the Kids Zone at the barbeque. demonstration during last year’s barbeque. Live demonstrations t ’ s that time of year again . The

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Plantation Junior Woman’s Club Gears up for the 48th Annual Art in The Park By Jill Sharpe

or two days every fall , the Plantation J unior Woman ’ s Club

Foundation presents its annual arts festival in Liberty Tree Park in Plantation, Florida. This year’s event, the 48th ART IN THE PARK, will be held November 8th & 9th, 2014. The theme will be “Fall Into Art,” which is a perfect way to celebrate the season! The festival is community oriented in every way. It is an event the whole city looks forward to. Activities include a student Art Search talent contest for local students, arts and crafts activities in a Kids Korner, and an opportunity for local musicians to perform. This year ART IN THE PARK will feature craft beer, a wide variety of food vendors, and incredible live music. An excellent reputation and tradition and extensive advertising make ART IN THE PARK one of the most popular events in Broward County. Visitors of all ages are attracted to the show. Funds raised by ART IN THE PARK are returned to the community through the Plantation Junior Woman’s Club many projects. In years past, proceeds have gone to local organizations such as the Plantation High School Art Club, Helen B. Hoffman Library, Young at Art Children’s Museum

(benefiting low-income Plantation children), and 4Kids of South Florida (their crisis facility, Safe Place is located in Plantation). Additionally, this event enables the Plantation Junior Woman’s Club to fund scholarships for multiple graduating Plantation area high school seniors. ART IN THE PARK is a unique event as it is organized and operated entirely by volunteers – PJWC members, their families and friends. Community volunteers also come forward to make it great. “We make every effort to attract the public to our festival and provide them with a first class event, said Danielle Durham, Plantation Junior Woman’s Club Publicity Coordinator. “To do this we rely greatly on the generous assistance of our sponsors. This year, our sponsors include Rick Case Automotive Group and the new University of Miami’s U-Health in Plantation.” The Plantation Junior Woman’s Club is always looking for new members that want to help the community. Upcoming meetings are at Deicke Auditorium at 7:30pm on October 15th and November 19th. For more information about ART IN THE PARK or The Plantation Junior Woman’s Club call 954-797-9762

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tators had a great time at Plantation’s annual Youth Hot Shot Basketball Tournament this year at Central Park Gymnasium. Cheryl Greenberg,

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life is like in fictional Palm Haven, Florida although not many know that Palm Haven is really Plantation. It’s all because author Nancy J. Cohen, who lives in Plantation, enjoys her life here and uses what she knows as the basis for her stories “I believe it’s important to write what you know about and I do research on many of the South Florida themes and topics I include in my books,” said Cohen. “Those topics include everything from melanoma detection and child drowning prevention to Tilapia breeding.”

Cohen, who has published more than 20 books, recently released Hanging By A Hair, #11 in her popular Bad Hair Day mystery series featuring South Florida hairstylist Marla Vail. In this latest installment, Marla’s husband argues with the president of their Homeowners’ Association, who is found dead the next day. With her husband implicated in the crime, Marla gets on the trail of a killer that could live close to home. With a cast of eccentric characters including a sassy hairdresser sleuth inspired by a hairdresser Cohen herself went to for many years, this suspenseful story mixed with humor is predicted to be just as much fun to read as Cohen’s previous ten in the series, especially to South Floridian’s who might very well recognize the South Florida scenery Cohen incorporates in the book. Several of Cohen’s Bad Hair Day mystery novels have made the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association bestseller list. Cohen is also the author of a Drift Lord Series based on Norse mythology in a modern setting. Additionally, she is the author of Writing the Cozy Mystery, a valuable instructional guide for mystery writers on how to write a winning whodunit. Cohen’s imaginative romances have proven popular with fans. Her titles in this genre have won the HOLT Medallion and Best Book in Romantic SciFi/Fantasy at the The Romance Reviews. Her newest release is Warrior Lord #3 in the Drift Lords Series from the Wild Rose Press. Although she works 12 hours a day, seven days a week ,the long hours don’t bother Cohen a bit as she just truly loves writing stories. “I feel like I’m serving people by providing a healthy escape from reality,” she said.

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Back to School and Back to Taking Care of Yourself By Michele J. Lapayowker, D.O., F.A.C.O.O.G.

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What is the Best Age for My Child to See an Orthodontist? By Dr. Michael Maruri

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How about lowering your car payment? This is a great time to get to know your local credit unions. Let’s get a fresh cup of coffee and discuss the credit union difference… What makes a credit union different from other financial institutions? Credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives, owned and operated by their members. Earnings are returned to the members in the form of lower loan rates, higher interest rates on deposits and lower fees. Credit unions are also governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by and from the credit union’s membership. Recent changes in federal laws and regulations have made credit unions even stronger. Research shows that credit unions remain extremely popular for over 85 million Americans. An annual consumer survey completed by The American Banker, an independent publisher, confirmed that credit unions have been the favorite among consumers since 1983. How can I become a credit union member? Many people believe they are not eligible to join a credit union…..not so! By current federal statute, credit unions cannot serve the general public. However, many credit unions allow you to become a member based on qualifications such as, live or work in Broward County, your employer, Professional, Postal or Federal Employee. Please call your local credit union to find out how you can qualify to

become a member. Once you become a member you will always be a member, even if you move away. Is my money safe in a credit union? Credit unions like other financial institutions are closely regulated. The National Credit Union Administration, an agency of the federal government, insures deposits of credit union members up to $250,000.00. Credit Unions seem to have limited locations… Over 5,005 credit unions around the country share locations to give members convenient access to their accounts. This service is called Shared Services. Just go to the website, locate shared services, enter the zip code of where you are and the addresses of the locations closest to you will appear. Technology? Credit Union members can manage their accounts anytime and anywhere through Mobile Banking, Bill Pay, Online Banking, Direct Deposit and Zip-24, an audio response system. If you prefer personal assistance with your finances, credit unions continue to offer professional and knowledgeable staff that will be happy to assist you. For more information, please give us a call at 954-335-5100; visit our website at www.priorityonefl.org or stop by one of our branches conveniently located in Sunrise, at 3000 North University Drive; in Fort Lauderdale, at 1900 West Oakland Park Boulevard (in the Post Office building)or Coral Springs at 1700 North University Drive; Suite 100. (next to Chili’s)

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Habitual Toe Walkers By Robert H. Sheinberg, D.P.M., D.A.B.P.S., F.A.C.F.A.S.

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dlers may walk on their toes. Within three to six months the heel should be touching the ground during gait. Intermittent toe walking may be present in normal children until age six or seven. Tightness of the calf muscle is the primary cause to the child that toe walks. Underlying neurological disorders have to always be ruled out. Most children who present as persistent toe walkers are able to lower their heels to the ground when standing but not walking. Walking heel-toe is possible for a few steps but usually awkwardly due to tight calf muscles. Toe walkers are more common among boys and in many cases are a cause of concern. Treatment of habitual toe walkers may be necessary to avoid problems that can occur secondary to compensating for the abnormal posture. Compensation may occur by hyperextending the knee, rotating the entire leg towards the outside or having the foot turn down or out, causing a flat foot. It is important to assess the degree of muscle tightness in the hips, knees and legs. Spontaneous resolution may take place in some cases. If the gastroc soleus (calf muscles) are not severely tight, physical therapy or stretching at home may be of benefit. If unresponsive, serial casting may be necessary. Serial casting is a process in which the foot and leg are placed in a cast with the foot held in a neutral position. The muscle is placed under stretch while the cast is on and walking is strongly encouraged to help the muscles stretch. Children who are sedentary who are placed in a cast do not get the same benefits as those that are active. Casts are applied every ten to fourteen days until the muscle is slightly overstretched. It may take as little as two to as many as eight weeks to improve the muscle flexibility. Following the casts, a night splint may be used for up to six months to maintain calf flexibility. In some cases the muscle is too tight to respond to serial casting. Surgical lengthening of the Achilles tendon through three little holes in the skin may be needed. It is an outpatient procedure. Casts are applied postoperatively for six to eight weeks. Once healing takes place, physical therapy is provided to maintain lower extremity strength and flexibility. An excellent long-term prognosis is the norm. Robert Sheinberg, DPM, is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Fellow American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Diplomat American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is a partner in Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. Mark Fishman, Dr. Carlo Messina, Dr. David Shenassa, Dr. Nathan Vela and Dr. Michael Cohen. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901.

Skylar is a two-year-old Tabby. Her favorite person is her mommy followed by whoever gives her treats. Her favorite toy is anything shiny with a tail that moves. She likes salmon flavored food, treats, cat nip, sleeping, and rubbing her head on any hard surface. She dislikes vacuum cleaners, blow dryers and being sprayed with water when she is a bad girl. Her favorite thing to do is to sit on window sills watching all her friends fly, crawl and jump by outside. She was last seen trying to figure out how to get inside the fish tank.