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Community News 15th Annual Relay For Life Overnight Event Helps Fight Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 City of Pembroke Pines Sponsors Great Yards Landscape Contest . . . . . . . . . . 14 Studio 18 in the Pines Presents Figuratively Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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6th Old Fashioned Cake Walk – Relive the good old days with the Old Fashioned Cake Walk, at 10am. The winner of each round of musical chairs, played with Ragtime music, will win a delicious cake!

Event is held at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rdAvenue.

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Sea Dragons – The South Florida Sea Dragons Youth Triathlon team is looking for boys and girls ages 7-15 to join the triathlon team for the 2013 season. Attend the Informational Kick-off Meeting at 6:30pm, at the Cooper City Pool & Tennis Center. For information, call 786-553-2763, send an email to sfseadragons@hotmail.com or visit www.SouthFloridaSeaDragons.com.

15th Dinner Dance – Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Dinner Dance with live entertainment.

The cost is $10 per person and includes a buffet dinner at 5:30pm (reservations required). Dance begins at 6:30pm. Music and entertainment provided by Radio DJ Tom Caminiti from Majic 102.7. Event is held at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rdAvenue.

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March Book Fair and Craft Show - The Friends of Southwest Regional Library invite you to their Book Fair and Craft Show. The Book Fair will feature gently used hardcover and paperback books for adults and children, books on CDs, magazines and more. The Craft Show will feature beautiful, original handcrafted items by a number of artists. The event is from 10am until 4pm at 16835 Sheridan Street. For information, call 954-357-7076.

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Jazz Concert - Join the City of Pembroke Pines for a relaxing afternoon of jazz at William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 NW 160th Ave. Also featured are the FOOD TRUCK ROUND UPS. Bring your blankets and chairs. The free event is from 3 to 5pm.

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100 works of art on display. It also features plant vendors, jewelry, food trucks, jazz entertainment, live art demonstrations, free kid’s craft tent and more. It is held at City Center, 10300 Pines Blvd. For information, call 954-961-6067 or visit www.ppines.com.

1st Relay For Life – Join the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life fundraiser at Walter C Young Middle School, 901 N.W. 129th Avenue. The 18-hour overnight event, for ages 3 to 93, will begin at 7pm and last all night, because cancer never sleeps. It will help raise funds to fight cancer. To sign up for a team, visit Relayforlife.org/ pembrokepinesfl. For information, call 954-435-6525 or send an email to fnovo@ ppines.com.

9th Art Deco in the Pines – On Mach 9 and 10, from 10am to 5pm, visit the 15th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival in The Pines. The two-day free event will have over

Glass Gallery - The City of Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery presents the beautiful works of the Weston Art Guild through March 11. The City of Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery is open from Monday through Thursday, from 9am until 5pm. It is located on the first floor of the Pembroke Pines City Hall, 10100 Pines Boulevard. For information, call 954-260-0167 or visit www.ppines.com.

Studio 18 - Through March 28, Studio 18 in the Pines will present Figuratively Speaking, which pays homage to the human form. The exhibit showcases ten dynamic artists with various art media and styles.

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Landscape Contest - In an effort to promote quality landscaping within Pembroke Pines, the City is sponsoring the Natalie Belmonte Great Yards Award contest. The City of Pembroke Pines Landscape Advisory Board invites all interested homeowners to enter their properties for award consideration. The deadline for submissions is April 16. For information, visit www.ppines.com or call 954-432-7370.

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Girl Scouts Collect Cards and Snacks for the Troops

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Thousands of men and women are abroad fighting for our country 24/7. This can take a toll on soldiers, who are separated from family, friends and loved ones. Girl Scout Troop 11031 of Pembroke Pines recently participated in the second annual “Remember Our Troops” drive to help provide them with inspiration, hope and courage.

Girl Scout Troop 11031 collected cards and snacks for soldiers who lived/live in South Florida.

The girls set up collection boxes at Saint Mark Catholic School, where all of the girls attend third grade. The students donated a variety of dry snacks, including nearly 600 granola bars. All of the students, in grades pre-k to 8th, also created cards for the troops.

The Girl Scouts delivered the snacks and cards to Kate Andrews at the Plantation Police Department Outreach Center, who shipped them to troops that lived/live in the South Florida area. Kate also included some photos of the girls in the package. “To the young ladies of Troop 11031, what can I say other than thank you so very much for all your hard work,” wrote Kate in a letter.

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The soldiers have expressed their gratitude through numerous thank you letters and in other ways. Solders sent them handmade bracelets, as well as a shadow box framing of a flag flown in hostile territory in Afghanistan. One soldier even visited the school to thank them in person. “We cannot forget that our troops are still out there fighting on our behalf,” said troop leader Linda DeVarona. “The response from the troops has been so rewarding. They are so grateful for everything we have sent.”

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15th Annual Relay For Life Overnight Event Helps Fight Cancer

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like it is 1999. We have already made such great strides and we will continue to make every effort to find a cure.”

In 1999, 16 teams raised $33,000. This year, organizers have set a goal for 50 teams to raise over $150,000. Debbie and her husband have raised nearly $50,000 since they started participating in Relay For Life eight years ago.

“Relay is a great way to give back, because all of the money stays in the local area,” said Debbie, who is online chair for the event. “Medicine has gotten so much better in the past few years. I know we will find a cure.”

Anyone can volunteer, form a team or join a team. The overnight event on March 1-2 will feature a variety of activities honoring and supporting those who have had cancer. Some of them include the traditional Survivor Dinner, Survivor Walk and Luminaria Ceremony. There will be nonstop entertainment and activities throughout the event, including a pie eating contest, Miss Relay pageant, cross dressing contest, scavenger hunt and more. “We hope everyone will come out to support the Relay,” said Francie Novo, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Pembroke Pines. “We should never have to say that there is no cure for a friend or family member who has cancer.”

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City of Pembroke Pines Sponsors Great Yards Landscape Contest

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The deadline for submissions is April 16.

The award was created in memory of Natalie Belmonte, a well-known resident and businesswoman who passed away in July 2011. “Natalie lost her life much too soon,” said Gloria McCluskey, Pembroke Pines Landscape Advisory Board Chairperson.

“This award will help capture the beauty of the butterflies. It will also remind us all of the true essence of Natalie, who had a love of gardening and butterflies.” In order to qualify, the yard must have a butterfly component, as well as several other qualities.

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The winning residents will receive their awards at the May Commission meeting, in the spirit of Mother’s Day and to honor Natalie Belmonte during her birthday month.

The contest will consist of five components worth 20 points each. These areas will be added together to reach the final score for the property. All entries must attain a minimum score of 70 to be eligible. The highest score per district will receive the award.

The five components are as follows: ▸▸ Butterfly component: This area judges the preservation of all stages of a butterfly’s life. It should supply food and shelter with the proper selection of plants, including: host plants, caterpillar food plants, butterfly nectar plants, and an area that provides about half a day’s worth of sunlight. ▸▸ Design and function: This area judges the overall design, use of texture, compatibility of materials, continuity, balance, and the overall function of the landscape in correlation with the use of the property. ▸▸ Maintenance: The focus on this section will be the overall view of the property’s landscape maintenance.

Are turf areas mowed? Are planter beds kept weed free and edged? Is mulching and fertilization kept up? ▸▸ Florida Friendly Value: This section judges the selection and use of plants that have similar water demands. Mulching techniques will also be observed. ▸▸ Use of Hardscapes: This section judges the use of non-living additions to finish a landscape, such as fountains, ponds, statues, boulders, decks, mulch, stones, etc.

Applications are available at the City Clerk’s office in City Hall or by downloading the application at the City’s website at www.ppines.com (The link is located on the left side, half way down the page). For information, call 954-432-7370 or 954-435-6501.

Studio 18 in the Pines Presents Figuratively Speaking

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will present Figuratively Speaking, which pays homage to the human form. The exhibit showcases ten dynamic artists with various art media and styles.

It also includes selected works by some of Studio 18’s resident artists. The Salon Studio will be held on March 1, from 7 to 9pm.

The exhibit will have everything from the detailed realism of painters Kevin Grass and Frankie Curran

and Rob Saunders’s expressive portraits, to photographs are Serafima Sokolov’s haunting and ethereal paintings illustrating the transformation of a boy to a man by Luis and a sculpture titled Mother by Kaylan, which questions Lazo. Judy Polstra’s unique assemblage of found objects the morality of birth itself. on mannequins and Sharon Dash’s contemporary hand built ceramics are a visual treat. Two artists use wood in Studio 18 in the Pines is located at 1101 Poinciana Drive. their mixed media paintings: Lori Pratico’s portraits on For information, contact Robyn Vegas, City of Pembroke wood panels are stunning and bold, in sharp contrast Pines Cultural Arts Coordinator, at rvegas@ppines.com to the narrative stories painted by Nora America Pinell- or 954-961-6067.

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Pembroke Pines Resident Honored at Pioneer Day Event

By Debby Teich

Freedman has always been very active in Pembroke Pines.

For the past 10 years, he was Director and Vice t 92, Herman Freedman continues to President of the Hollybrook Golf and Tennis Club, where make a difference in the City of Pembroke Pines. he lives.

While serving, he helped add traffic lights, develop Freedman was one of 29 men and women who the first telephone directory, create the first exercise room, were recently honored at the 40th Annual Pioneer Day and much more.

He recently retired from his position. “It Event. They joined a distinguished group of over 2,000 other is time to let the young people take over,” said Freedman.

Pioneers that the Broward County Historical Commission Freedman plans to dedicate more of his time to the has honored since the beginning of the program.

City of Pembroke Pines Arts and Culture Advisory Board, The Broward County Board of County Commissioners where he has been a member for more than 10 years. “Art and the Broward County Historical Commission joined brings brightness to people’s lives,” said Freedman. “I hope the City of Oakland Park and the Oakland Park Historical to make Pembroke Pines a haven for artists. We already Society in co-sponsoring the event. Over 250 people have Studio 18 and the Glass Gallery and I hope to come attended the Pioneer Recognition Ceremony at Oakland up with some other things that will make Pembroke Pines Park Elementary School, which is listed on the National an even more desirable place to live.”

The committee has Register of Historic Places and is the oldest operating already approved his idea to place art on fences. He is school in Broward County. hoping that they will also approve his idea to create an art Herman was born in Germany. When he was only tower using panels from different artists. one month old, he moved to Boston, where he grew up.

Although he loves volunteering, Freedman says that He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design his greatest joy is his family. He has been married to and became an industrial designer. He fought in WWII, Herman Freedman and Broward County Historical Commission Secretary Dr. John Selna for the past 65 years. He has two children, Lynne earning a purple heart.

D. Bloom, Jr. at Pioneer Day. and Michael, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

In the 25 years that Freedman has lived in Pembroke Although they do not live in South Florida, he stays in close contact with all of them Pines, he has watched the city undergo many changes. “When I moved here, Pembroke on the computer through email and videos.

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School News

Pembroke Pines Elementary Participates in KAPOW Program

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tudents at Pembroke Pines Elementary are learning how math

makes “cents,” as part of Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW), a program designed to connect a student’s classroom learning to their future in the work

teaching them the skills that will help them become more successful in the workplace, as well as in life,” said Feuer.

Feuer reinforces the relevance of subjects like reading and math by explaining how they might play a role in their jobs. He talks about the importance of community involvement, leadership, communication, teamwork and other skills that lead to success. The students have interviewed their parents or family members about their jobs and shared the information with the class. They interviewed each other to discover their special talents and interests and used the findings to identify the perfect job. They created a television commercial about the attitudes of successful people. At the end of the program, the students will visit a worksite to meet with the people who work there and learn about their jobs through hands-on and interactive activities.

KAPOW is always looking for businesses or individual volunteers interested in participating in the program. “Volunteers have the ability to change a young person’s life forever in only seven hours,” said John Casbarro, who coordinates KAPOW in South Florida.

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KAPOW is a national network of business and elementary school partnerships which introduce students to career awareness through seven one-hour professionally designed lessons taught by business volunteers in the classroom and visits to work sites.

The lessons help students discover different jobs, what it takes to do them, and how to be successful in work and life. This year, 6,400 students from 62 South Florida schools are participating in the program.

Yvonne M. Spector has been impressed with the program, since she introduced it to her third grade class at the beginning of the school year. “The program ties academic skills and concepts that children acquire in school to real world application for their future,” said Spector. “It allows the students to see the importance of what they are learning and how everything they learn now will help them to succeed.”

Louis Feuer, health care sales and marketing consultant, visits with Spector’s class each month to present the KAPOW material and lead related activities. “I always look KAPOW volunteer Louis Feuer with students in Yvonne M. Spector’s third grade class at Pembroke Pines Elementary. forward to meeting with the students and

For information about volunteering, or your school or business becoming a KAPOW partner, visit www.kapowlfs.org, call 954680-3916, or send an email to john.casbarro@gmail.com.

International School of Broward Offers French/English Immersion Track

By Debby Teich

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iving in South Florida, many find it helpful to be able to com-

municate fluently in at least two languages. The International School of Broward (ISB), a tuition-free charter school, offers middle and high students, who reside in Broward County, the option to learn Spanish or French through their senior year.

Students can choose the English track or the French/English Language Immersion track.

Open since 2007, ISB serves approximately 300 students in grades 6-12. They represent a variety of nationalities from North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and many islands in between. They benefit from hands-on instruction, international competitions, unique field trips, college fairs and tours, and an enrichment based after school program. “We have amazing teachers and staff that go above and beyond,” said Michelle Garay, principal. “At a small school such as ours, students are able to receive the equivalent of a private school education, with small class sizes, and a lot of attention.”

Many students choose the English track, which is similar to traditional schools. Students take math, English, social studies, science, PE, drama, dance, musical theater and art, as well as French and/or Spanish. They are able to complete six years of a language, if they start taking one in 6th grade.

ISB also offers four different types of diplomas on the French track. These diplomas give access to the French university system, as well as universities in the European

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ISB offers the BFA - Baccalauréat Franco Américain (French-American Baccalaureate), which is the result of collaboration between the French Ministry of Education and the College Board. This diploma allows students to obtain an internationally recognized, high level, high school diploma which integrates the most challenging coursework from both the American system and the French system. Students earn a significant amount of college credit, thus saving time and money during the college years.

The Baccalauréat Général, or the French high school diploma, requires that students select one of three options for their course of study. The S - Scientifique (Scientific) diploma affords students the possibility of entering the most prestigious scientific and medical universities in France. The primary focus of this diploma is math and physics. The ES - Etudes Economiques (Micro and Macro Economics) diploma is for students who want to pursue further studies related to the field of economics, such as International Business. The L Littérature (Literature) diploma focuses on the study of literature and art. It is for students seeking further studies in such fields as Human Resources and Communications.

The International School of Broward is located at 3100 N. 75 Avenue, at the intersection of Pembroke Pines, Davie, and Hollywood. For information, call 954-987-2026 or visit www.isbcharterschool.org.

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Por: Omar J. Arcia, Esq. Abogado de Defensa de Foreclosure y Bancarrota.

Miles de propietarios en nuestra comunidad están 20-50% bajo el agua (Upside-Down) en sus propiedades y buscan una salida. Algunos están frustrados por los intentos infructuosos de negociación de una modificación del préstamo hipotecario, y otros simplemente escogen rendirse y entregar sus propiedades por que no conocen sus derechos. ¿No sería mucho mas fácil salvar su propiedad si solo tuviera una primera hipoteca y ningún pago adicional?. Además, una vez que el mercado cambie de dirección, piense en toda la ganancia (Equity) que puede construir en los próximos años?

Para propietarios que tomaron una segunda hipoteca o línea de crédito en sus propiedades, considerando las actuales condiciones económicas puede ser particularmente fuerte. Líneas de crédito adicionales a las de su hipoteca principal pueden eliminarse a través del Capítulo 13 de la ley de Protección por Bancarrota.

Cuando un Juez remueve los Liens por hipoteca de su propiedad durante un procedimiento de Bancarrota se llama “Stripping” de Lien, “Cram Down” o “Strip Down”. En el Capitulo 13 las segundas hipotecas y líneas de crédito de una propiedad principal pueden ser eliminadas en dependencia del avalúo de la propiedad. Muchas cortes de Bancarrota siguen la regla que convierte a las segundas hipotecas o líneas de crédito completamente UNSECURE si el principal adeudado en la primera hipoteca excede el valor del mercado de la propiedad siendo residencia principal.

Para calificar, La Corte generalmente requiere pruebas que la propiedad vale menos del monto adeudado en la primera hipoteca, lo cual puede ser establecido a través de un Avalador Certificado. En un mercado donde los precios de las casas han caído por lo menos un 30% muchos propietarios pueden calificar para esta opción.

Los Liens productos de Impuestos o Asociaciones de Propietarios también pueden ser “STRIPPED OFF” por el Capitulo 13. En el procedimiento de reorganización de deuda se establece que estos liens no están atados a ningún Equity en la propiedad ya que este no existe. Mas importante todavía es la posibilidad de repagar cualquier deuda acumulada de la primera hipoteca en un periodo de 3 a 5 años con cómodas mensualidades. Esto permite a las familias permanecer en su propiedad y ninguno de sus acreedores pueden contactarlos, perseguirlos o molestarlos con llamadas telefónicas o inclusive proseguir con el Foreclosure durante el período de protección por bancarrota.

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SeeClickFix.com is an online web application that allows any individual to report non-emergency issues, such as graffiti, potholes or traffic safety issues, on a map for everyone to see. Today’s technology offers new tools to helping cities resolve and solve various issues easily and efficiently. Lunched on January 1st, the Pembroke Pines Technology Services Department has made the application available for residents and business owners directly from their smart mobile devices.

Through a free application downloaded to a Smartphone device, such as an iPhone, Android or Blackberry, residents can take a picture of a problem (i.e. a pot hole), scroll down from a list of defined issues, and then hit send. The GPS in the Smartphone can pinpoint the exact location of the problem, or the person can drag the map marker or input an address manually.

The issue will then be sent to the appropriate department, such as Public Services, Public Safety, Parks & Recreation, Police, etc. and a confirmation receipt within 48 hours will then be received. Residents can go online and track their issue and vote on other posted issues that need attention.

The goal of the application is to combine involved residents with hard-working local authorities, so that neighborhoods can be made into better places to live and work. When residents take the time to report even a minor issue, such as overgrown grass, and then see it fixed, they feel more engaged and empowered in their local community. This application makes it easy and fun for everyone to see the problem, click the information, and get it fixed.

Please note, however, if you have a hazardous situation which needs immediate attention (i.e. open manhole cover, etc) or want to report in-progress problems, please call Public Services at 954-437-1111. For issues of a time sensitive nature or a crime in progress, do not use Seeclickfix. Call 911 immediately.

Just a reminder that our upcoming event Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society will be held on March 1-2, at Walter C. Young Middle School in Pembroke Pines. This year’s Relay for Life, chaired by WPLG Channel 10 news anchor Kristi Kruger, and I as honorary co-chair, is so important for cancer survivors. My team is called The Mayor’s Gang. Many City employees— firefighters, police, teachers and general employees—participate to raise money to support cancer research and help cancer survivors.

The City of Pembroke Pines and the American Cancer Society want to invite all residents to this 18-hour event to help find a cure for cancer. This overnight event features many activities honoring and supporting those who have had cancer. Activities include the Survivor Dinner, Survivor Walk, Luminaria Ceremony and team activities throughout the event.

I am hoping that many more people in the community will participate by joining in the activities at Walter C. Young. Or you can go online to donate to this worthy cause through Relay for Life of Pembroke Pines at relay.acsevents.org and search for team “Mayor’s Gang.” If you have questions about the event, call our Special Events Coordinator Francie Novo at 954-435-6525 or email her at fnovo@ppines.com. We desperately need your help. If each resident donated $5 to this very worthy cause, Pembroke Pines would easily be #1 again in the fight against cancer.

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Problems arise when these habits are carried on beyond the age of two. This may result in a negative affect on development of the upper and lower jaws, as well as the eventual alignment of the teeth. The amount of facial/dental changes will depend upon the duration and force of the habit.

One common effect of a sucking habit is the formation of an “open bite”. This is a “malocclusion” (bite problem) characterized by a vertical space between the upper and lower front teeth. Another resulting bite problem is a cross-bite. This is seen as a backwards relation of the back teeth. The upper teeth will be positioned closer to the tongue than the lower teeth. Others may simply notice a “buck” appearance of the upper front teeth. Such conditions may possibly lead to self conscious feelings, social ridicule by peers and may result in speech problems or functional disorders later in life.

We are commonly asked whether one habit is better than another. Pacifier use seems to be the lesser of the “evils”. We notice less constriction of the palate with pacifier use and it is the habit more easily broken. Put another way, we cannot simply throw out a thumb or a finger as may be done with a pacifier. In either case, it is of utmost importance that an oral habit is broken long before the eruption of permanent teeth which usually occurs between the ages of 6-7.

Most children stop oral habits on their own or with the help of their parents’ positive “big boy/big girl” reinforcement. We recommend that parents remember to praise your child for not sucking their thumb/finger instead of scolding them when they are. Try to alleviate anxiety and insecurities that may be causing the necessity to soothe this way.

Peer pressure of school aged children also helps the older thumb/finger suckers to stop.

Home remedies include covering the hand with a sock, use of long sleeve night shirt with sleeves sewn closed, or rubbing aloe on the culprit thumb/finger. If attempts at habit correction fail or you begin to notice the dental/skeletal effects of these habits, it is advisable to consult with your local pediatric dentist or orthodontist. Prevention is the key!

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As a family law attorney, one of the issues which somewhat jumped out at me was the fact that the shooters parents were divorced. It seems that in many instances when a young adult goes on a rampage like this, he/she comes from a broken home. I certainly am not suggesting that children of divorce households are more likely to be involved in this type of behavior, but I do think that continuing issues between the parents does lead to a greater likelihood that a child can suffer from some emotional problems. Please understand, I am not a psychologist and I am not suggesting that I am qualified to make any diagnosis, but approximately 30 years of practicing family law has allowed me to make several observations.

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From what I read, the shooter in Newtown lived with his mother and had no contact with his father for years. Perhaps that scenario had nothing to do with his mental state, but it certainly did not suggest a loving relationship. It is important that parents going through a divorce always remember how their actions will affect their children.

Unfortunately, all too often parents focus on getting even with their spouse and forget that the children are “in the middle” of the conflict. It is important for a child to know that they can rely on both parents for love and support. All too often this is not the case.

Children are not to be used as “pawns” in a divorce. The law in Florida is very clear in that a parent who may be behind in the payment of child support cannot be deprived of time with his/her child(ren). In addition, child support cannot be withheld because a parent is preventing the other parent from exercising his/her time sharing. In spite of the possible financial issues which may be in controversy, time with each parent is essential. It is no longer uncommon for each parent to have equal time with a child.

Unfortunately, often parents resist what is best for a child due to possible financial consequences. In Florida, one of the factors which affect child support is the number of overnight visits each parent may have. Instead of focusing on what is best for the child, it becomes an issue of how much will I pay or how much will I receive?

Unfortunately, sometimes parents continue this battle long after the Final Judgment has been entered. Post judgment battles concerning the children can be just as damaging.

I strongly urge parents to provide counseling for their children. Even the most “peaceful divorce” has an effect on the children. Just remember, a divorce isn’t only about you!

If you know anyone who has questions about the above issue have them call my office for a free consultation at 954-385-9160.

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How can you get relief from this pain? Your podiatric physician has the answer. If poor foot mechanics is the cause of your plantar fasciitis, custom made shoe inserts, also known as orthoses or orthotics, may provide relief. In addition, strategically placing tape on the foot can support the arch and control movement temporarily. If taping helps, orthotics may be prescribed. Orthotics are built from plaster casts of the feet and can control the way the foot moves.

Other ways to reduce symptoms of plantar fasciitis include the use of aspirin, ibuprofen, and other medications as directed by your podiatrist. Severe pain may require prescription medication, injections, physical therapy, and stretching. As a last resort, surgery may be considered if other types of treatment don›t help you. The first step to feeling better is to consult your podiatric physician.

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This process can continue for months, and then you must convince a loan negotiator that you qualify under the various government and/or the bank’s own in-house loan modification programs. This complex cycle is where most homeowners get stuck for months without success, or where they become so frustrated they accept the first modification offered despite the terms being worse than the original loan (higher principal, higher payments, etc.). The key to breaking the vicious cycle, and obtaining a viable loan modification is to be properly represented by a law firm that has both an established foreclosure defense as well as a knowledgeable and experienced loss mitigation department.

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An estimated 17.1 million people die of cardiovascular diseases every year, according to the World Heart Federation. There are many risk factors that contribute to the development of heart disease. It is important to know that some risk factors, called “nonmodifiable risk factors,” cannot be changed, but some risk factors, called “modifiable risk factors,” can be controlled or treated. The more risk factors you have, the greater your chance of developing heart disease. And higher levels of each risk factor correlate with a higher risk for heart disease.

Modifiable risk factors Hypertension is the single biggest risk factor for stroke.

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Abnormal blood lipid levels, that is high total cholesterol, high levels of triglycerides, high levels of low-density lipoprotein or low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol all increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Changing to a healthy diet, exercise and medication can modify your blood lipid profile.

Tobacco use, whether it is smoking or chewing tobacco, increases risks of heart disease. The risk is especially high if you started smoking when young, smoke heavily or are a woman. Stopping tobacco use can reduce your risk of heart disease significantly, no matter how long you have smoked.

Non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke increase their risk of heart disease as well.

Obesity or being overweight, especially if a lot of weight is located in your waist area, increases your risk for health problems, including high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, high triglycerides, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

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If you do not control diabetes then you are more likely to develop heart disease at an earlier age than other people, and it will be more devastating. If you are a pre-menopausal woman, your diabetes cancels out the protective effect of estrogen and your risk of heart disease rises significantly.

What can you do you improve your heart health?

Know the risk factors, and be sure to talk to you doctor about the ones that apply to you. Take action to change your lifestyle, and work to prevent your modifiable risk factors from compromising your heart health.

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Cleveland Clinic Florida is proud to be part of such an impressive legacy of outstanding patient care. Cardiologists and cardiac surgeons offer the same integrated and “cutting-edge” services for the prevention, evaluation, and management of all forms of heart disease that are available in Ohio. This is just one of the reasons why patients travel from around the globe to Cleveland Clinic Florida, their destination for healthcare.

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Physical inactivity increases the risk of heart disease and stroke by 50%. People who don’t exercise regularly are 1.5 times more likely to develop heart disease. That’s why exercise is such an important part of a heart healthy lifestyle.

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La Rural Steakhouse Offers Great Food in a Fun Atmosphere

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Argentinean Empanadas from the Salta province (beef, chicken, ham and cheese, spinach).

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ow you can enjoy a great Argentine

steak without flying to Buenos Aires. Dine inside or outside at La Rural Argentine Steakhouse in Weston, which offers succulent steaks, delicious food, and plenty of ambience. Visit the on-site Gourmet Market and purchase something to cook at home.

What are the most popular items from the grill? We take our beef seriously. All of our

Eduardo O’toole, owner and manager, answered some commonly asked questions about the restaurant.

How did La Rural get started? It started as

a butcher shop and grocery store selling beef a lot of Argentinian products. We only had one table in the back of the store. Today, we have a gourmet market, as well as an entire restaurant with plenty of seating.

La Rural now offers inside seating.

wide variety of Argentinian dishes, as well as some Italian selections. All of our portion sizes are very generous. Start with an appetizer. For the main course, choose from several different cuts of meat or chicken from the grill, pasta or sandwiches at lunchtime. All of the main dishes come with mixed green salad and one side item of your choice. No meal is complete without one of our delicious desserts.

meats are high quality, Certified Angus prime beef that are grilled to perfection. It is always fresh and never frozen. The most popular grill item is La Rural Ribeye (Ojo de bife La Rural).

It is a very tender, juicy boneless steak. Other popular items include: Skirt Steak (entraña), Flap meat (vacio), Top Sirloin Cap (picaña), New York Strip (bife de chorizo), Filet Mignon (lomito), Short Ribs (asado de tira), T-Bone, Grilled Chicken Breast (pechuga a la parrilla),

Sample some of the best Argentine wines available.

Breaded Steak or Chicken Breast (Milanesa de carne o pollo) and more.

What is your most popular pasta? It is

All of the meats are high quality, Certified Angus prime beef that are grilled to perfection.

What products do you sell in the Gourmet Market? We have a great selection of typical

foods from Argentina and South America, such as certified Black Angus beef, sausage, pasta, fresh baked goods, and a wide variety of Argentinian wines. We also sell cheeses to pair with our wines. Our famous Empanadas and Alfajores are always available. The Gourmet Market is open 7 days a week, from 9am to 8:30pm

Spinach Cannelloni is a homemade delicacy filled with spinach and ricotta cheese.

Spinach Cannelloni (a homemade delicacy filled with spinach and ricotta cheese).

What are the most popular appetizers?

What is your most popular dessert? All of

Our customers especially love Tablita La Rural (one cured pork sausage, one blood sausage, one sweetbread, half pinwheel sausage, grilled peppers, marinated artichokes hearts), Caprese Salad (sliced mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, prosciutto ham, accompanied by fresh basil) and

describe the restaurant as one of Weston’s hidden gems. The waterside seating offers diners a great way to enjoy a relaxing meal from tables that overlook a lake with a fountain, while they listen to the Spanish love songs playing in the background.

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skirt steak sandwich is very popular.

Do you offer live music? We have live music

every Friday night after 7pm in the inside dining area.

Are you Zagat rated? Yes. We are rated in

Do you offer inside seating? We recently

Describe the menu. The menu includes a

What is the most popular sandwich? The Do you offer any special wine and beer? Yes. We offer a wide selection, including some of the best Argentine wines available.

Do you offer waterside seating? Yes. Many

expanded the restaurant and now offer indoor seating and a bar. It is decorated to resemble an Argentinian steakhouse, with dark wood chairs, hand painted walls, wine barrels, and white table clothes.

our desserts are delicious, but the most popular one is the caramel crepe. It has a rich taste that is light and flavorful.

Zagat.

The waterside seating offers diners a great way to enjoy a relaxing meal from tables that overlook a lake with a fountain, while they listen to the Spanish love songs playing in the background.

La Rural Argentine Steakhouse is located at 2346-2350 Weston Road, in Weston. It is open daily for lunch and dinner, from 11am to 11pm. The Gourmet Market is open daily, from 9am to 8:30pm. For information, call 954-389-5009 or visit www.laruralweston.com.

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Pembroke Pines Bengals

The Miami Dolphins finished the 2nd Annual Miami Dolphins Championship Series, presented

by Generation Nexxt and Under Armour, by crowning eight youth football teams from the American Youth Football League, Florida Youth Football League, Greater Miami Pop Warner, and South Florida Youth Football League. The Pembroke Pines Bengals 95’s, 115’s, and UNL were all champions in the FYFL. In the photo, the head coach for the Bengals proudly lifts the championship trophy.

Volunteers

Carolyne Spataro (top) and Joan Thornton (bottom) of Pembroke Pines were among 1,300 volunteers recently honored by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. All of the volunteers donated nearly 106,000 hours of community service during the past season, the equivalent of an in-kind donation of more than $1 million. Carolyne Spataro and Joan Thornton are in the photos with Barry Somerstein, President of the Broward Performing Arts Foundation; Kelley Shanley, President and CEO of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts; and George Platt, Chair of the Performing Arts Center Authority.

Hampton Inn

The Hampton Inn in Pembroke Pines held a grand reopening party to show off the remodeled property. The project included the lobby, breakfast area, meeting rooms, all public areas and some areas in the rooms. Photo (l to r): Alejandra Oliva, Jose Arenas, and Catalina Munevar, sales manager, attended the party.

Antiques

The 18th Antiques & Collectibles Show, benefiting the City of Pembroke Pines Southwest Focal Point Community Center, featured fifty dealers, an antique appraiser and an Orchid vendor.

Relay For Life

Over 150 people attended the Pembroke Pines Relay For Life 2013 15th Anniversary fundraiser held at VooDoo BBQ & Grill, a new eatery, in Pembroke Pines.

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