December 2013 Aventura Digest

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FRONT PAGE

Seeing Is Believing..........................................................................PG 6 VK Dance Hosts Winter Bash On December 21st......................PG 15

Ahead Of Her Time: Sheryl Sandberg.........................................PG 20

CITY NEWS 7 Things You Must Know Before

Putting Your Home Up For Sale...................................................PG 11

Understanding Home Health ....................................................PG 13

Island Resort Living At... Azalea Gardens...................................PG 16 Community Calendar..................................................................PG 17

LIFESTYLE

“The Book Of Mormon” At The Broward Center.......................PG 18

Horoscopes...................................................................................PG 18

Top Trends For A Fall Wardrobe Update.....................................PG 21 “We Will Rock You” Comes To Adrienne Arsht Center..............PG 21

IMMIGRATION • PERSONAL INJURY • FAMILY LAW AREAS OF PRACTICE Employment Based Visas Investment Visas Extraordinary Abilities Visas Labor Certification Student Visas Family Based Visas/adjustments Asylums Naturalizations Detention And Removal Victims Of Domestic Violence Visas For Criminal Acts Witness

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HEALTH

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CITY NEWS

SEEING IS BELIEVING When Thomas Angelucci faced cataract surgery, Dr. Stanley Braverman was his only choice Hollywood resident Thomas Angelucci had worn contact lenses for most of his life. But when his vision began to deteriorate rapidly, he became alarmed. “I was having a terrible time wearing my contacts, and it seemed as if my prescription was changing every month,” he recalls.

“And I needed to wear reading glasses over my contacts.”

As his vision loss quickly progressed, activities that had been routine became difficult or impossible. “I like to walk my dog at night,” he says. “But my vision had become so poor I had trouble seeing when people were coming toward me.

And I could barely see well enough to drive at night.”

Mr. Angelucci paid a visit to his primary physician, who sent him to an eye specialist. “He told me I had cataracts, but they weren’t that bad and I should wait to do anything about them. But I knew they were bad, and they should be taken care of.”

Then Mr. Angelucci’s neighbor told him about Dr. Stanley Braverman of the Braverman Eye Center in Hallandale

was a little nervous, because it was my eyes that were being treated. But they gave me something to help me relax, and I was fine. I was awake the whole time, and the procedure was very short and totally painless.”

Dr. Braverman treated Mr. Angelucci’s left eye first. “Within several hours, I could see really well,” Mr. Angelucci recalls. “And by the next day, I was seeing 20/20 out of my left eye without glasses or contact lenses.”

While waiting to have his right eye treated, Mr. Angelucci continued to wear his right contact lens. “When I took it out before going for the surgery, I thought to myself, ‘this is the last time I’ll ever have to do this.’”

The right eye was equally successful, and Mr. Angelucci was able to throw away his contacts. “It’s like a miracle,” he says.

“I can see so well now. Sometimes at night when I’m ready to go to bed, I think I still have to take out my contacts, and then I remember that I don’t ever have to do that again. It’s like a miracle.”

Dr. Braverman said the first time I saw Thomas, he said that “he wanted to get his eyes fixed more than anything in the world.” Mr. Angelluci had lost one-third of his vision in each eye because of his cataracts, and he was very nearsighted. After the surgery in both eyes, he is seeing 20/20 without glasses! He had special premium lenses implanted at the time of the cataract surgery that allows him to see better at night; more like a twenty five year old than a sixty year old.

No wonder he is so happy. Now he can drive and walk his dog at night without glasses!

WHAT ARE CATARACTS A cataract is formed when the natural lens of the eye, responsible for focusing light and producing sharp images, becomes cloudy and hardens, resulting in a loss of visual function. The lens of the eye is clear at birth but is one of the first parts of the body to show the effects of aging. A cataract is painless and usually develops gradually over several months or

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Beach. “He’d had cataract surgery and said his experience with Dr. Braverman was very good,” Mr. Angelucci says. “So I went on the computer and did some research, and I liked what I saw.” But when Mr. Angelucci went back to his primary care physician and asked for a referral to Dr. Braverman, the doctor at first said no. “He didn’t want to refer me there because Dr. Braverman wasn’t part of his network,” Mr. Angelucci said. “But I insisted.”

Mr. Angelucci is very glad he did.

Today, he can see clearly without contacts or glasses. “Dr. Braverman told me I definitely needed to do something about my cataracts,” Mr. Angelucci says. “At first I

Hollywood resident Thomas Angelucci, left, with Dr. Stanley Braverman, “I can see so well now, it’s like a miracle!” years. The onset of a cataract in one or both eyes may cause decreased night vision, impaired depth perception, and increased color distortion.

Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss among adults age 55 and older.

In fact, poor vision from cataracts affects 60 percent of all adults over age 60.

However, cataracts also can result from injury, heredity, or medications, so they can affect people of all ages.

Understanding that no two conditions or patients are the same, Dr. Braverman analyzes the patient’s symptoms, performs a comprehensive eye exam, and may test for glare disability and contrast sensitivity before making a diagnosis. The final decision to proceed with the surgery belongs to the patient.

Your optometrist or Dr. Braverman may prescribe glasses, medication or surgery depending on your symptoms, complaints and age. Usually surgery will not be recommended until glasses no longer work to make you visually happy. In the case of lensectomy surgery, the patient cosmetically wants to get rid of their glasses.

CATARACT SURGERY: What to expect Cataract surgery is the removal of your cloudy natural lens, which is usually dissolved using high frequency ultrasound through a small (less than 3 millimeter)

opening. An artificial lens is then placed inside the eye where the cloudy lens used to be. After the surgery, eye drops are given to the patient to aid in the healing of the eye, which takes a few months, but the patient is able to return to normal activity almost immediately after surgery and usually sees well within just days. If the eye is otherwise healthy, cataract surgery is successful in more than 98% of patients and they enjoy improved vision after the procedure. Cataract surgery continues to improve. Recent developments include no-stitch surgery, topical anesthesia, surgical correction of astigmatism, new upgraded premium lens designs, and Dr. Braverman’s newly trademarked LACE™ procedure. Laser Assisted Cataract Extraction (LACE™ ) surgery, if you are deemed a candidate, can nearly always guarantee that the patient will need no glasses for distance vision, and no glasses for distance or near vision if a multifocal lens implant is used.

ABOUT DR. STANLEY BRAVERMAN Dr. Stanley Braverman is a Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine and the Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital/ Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He is also an Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor at the Nova Southeastern School of Optometry.

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CITY NEWS BRAVERMAN Continued From Pg 6 In addition to treating patients, Dr. Braverman, a board-certified ophthalmologist, has been a medical researcher, and is the inventor of several eye surgical instruments, and author of many articles for medical journals. Dr. Braverman’s newly trademarked LACE™ procedure provides the best possible cataract surgical results. He has lectured at professional meetings about upgraded lens implants, advanced cataract surgery and LASIK, both nationally and internationally. He has recently been recognized by Newsweek Magazine as one of the Fifteen Leaders in Laser Eye Surgery in 2011, and recently co-authored a book on Z-Lasik that is being distributed internationally. You can find it on Amazon.com.

An initial cataract consultation can be scheduled by calling the Braverman Eye Center at: (954) 458-2112 or (305) 3748694.

For additional information

please contact Regina Vasquez, Surgery Coordinator, or visit the Braverman Eye Center website at www.bravermaneyecenter.com where you can watch a video of cataract surgery and learn more about all of the latest advances in cataract surgery and upgraded lens implants.

In addition to Dr. Stanley Braverman, a Refractive Cataract and LASIK Laser Vision Correction surgeon, your other sub-specialty eye care needs can also be evaluated and treated.

On staff at the Braverman Eye Center are Rashid Taher MD FACS and Tirso Lara MD FACS, Vitreo-Retinal surgeons; David Tenzel MD FACS, Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon; Aarup Kubal MD FACS, Complex Glaucoma Specialist; Jesse Pelletier MD, FACS, Corneal Surgeon; and, Eric Ciliberti MD, NeuroOphthalmologist; Ryan Y. Hargreaves OD and Danielle Benosa OD. All sub-specialist surgeons at the Braverman Eye Center are Board Certified Ophthalmologists.

The Braverman Eye Center is located at: 1935 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. www.bravermaneyecenter.com

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CITY NEWS

UNDERSTANDING HOME HEALTH

By Terry Adler, CEO, Always Classic Care

Thank you for your great response to this column.

These are a few of some recent questions: I’m not able to manage my apartment or drive my car anymore. Will my long term care insurance cover someone to help me?

Your long term care insurance covers personal care needed at home only. That means that your policy states that it will cover a home health aide who can help the insured person shower, dress, prepare light meals, do laundry, and straighten up bathroom and kitchen after using them for the care of the patient. The aide can also shop for the insured. Aides are professionals who have been trained with a required amount of state-approved hours in a legitimate training school to provide safe and efficient care with a degree of ethics. They are aware of the services they are allowed to provide under insurance coverage. Services requested other than the aforementioned needs to be agreed upon via a private arrangement between you and your aide. As an agency, we cannot and do not get involved in these arrangements when insurance is involved.

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Why should I go through an agency if I have to hire someone? I can use someone my neighbor uses.

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CITY NEWS The Party gets started with a Dec. 21 Holiday Bash at VK Dance Center

Ballroom/Mixed Latin/Swing Music. From 10-10:30, we have Ballroom/Mixed Latin and Salsa/ Bachata. The night/morning will wrap up with Salsa/Bachata Music until 1 a.m.”

World-class instructors from VK Dance Center, along with independent teachers, will be on hand for the evening and will be teaching as well.

Refreshments will be highlighted by free champagne that will be flowing throughout the evening to keep the party going.

A SPECTACULAR SHOWCASE On Saturday, Jan. 11, a showcase like you have never seen before will take place as some of the best dancers in south Florida will be center stage at VK Dance Center.

The event will feature teachers and students, and it promises to be something they will be talking about over the next year.

“If you are a fan of great dancing, this is truly a night that you cannot miss,” Victor said.

“Some of the best dancers and instructors you will ever see on the dance floor, and they are right there in front of you.”

The evening wouldn’t be complete without an on-floor appearance from the Maestro himself, Victor Kanevsky, who will show that world class grace and athleticism that made him

one of the best ballroom dancers.

The event begins at 6 p.m. and admission is just $20 - to see a spectacular night of dancing.

DANCE CLASSES There is a full array of dance classes every day of the week and for all ages. Just log on to the website (http:// miami.vkdance.com) to find a class that fits you.

“We not only provide great group instruction, but also have private lessons available as well,” Victor explained. “In addition, we also rent out the facility for private events.”

Classes include Intermediate Kids, Advanced Kids, International Latin Beginners, International Latin Intermediate/Advanced, AfroCaribbean Body Movement and Isolations, BachataSensual, Brazilian Zouk, Salsa Intermediate and Advanced, Salsa Beginners and Zumba.

PLATINUM DANCESPORT CLASSIC The 2014 Platinum DanceSport Classic is a huge event that will be held Feb. 6-8, 2014 at the Hilton Miami Airport Hotel and will be organized by world class performers Igor & Polina Pilipenchuk.

The event will feature a full complement of professional, pro/am and amateur dancing.

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North Miami Beach - If you love dancing and getting into the holiday atmosphere, VK Dance Center is certainly the place to be over the next month.

One of the most exciting dance studios in south Florida continues to raise the bar when it comes to dancing, competition, parties, nightly classes and as a host venue for everything, ranging from parties to shows.

At the center of this impressive facility is owner Victor Kanevsky. What this dance icon has done for years in New York - and now North Miami Beach - is bring community into his studio. Getting involved with many area businesses, he has been able to give back while exposing many to top-flight dancing.

“What excites me the most is we host so many great events right here at this beautiful studio,” Victor pointed out. “Our shows and parties continue to bring people back all the time.”

HOLIDAY BASH, DEC. 21 On Saturday, Dec. 21, VK Dance Center comes alive with a “Holiday Bash” like no other. It will be an evening of dance, great food and drink - and it’s only $15.

“We have plenty of prizes and have broken the evening dancing in sessions,” Victor said.

“From 8-10 p.m., we will have

CITY NEWS

Island Resort Living at... Azalea Gardens Discover a hidden gem in Hollywood that offers seniors a wonderful lifestyle, peace of mind, and compassionate care; all within a serene, tropical environment. Since fresh air and outdoor living can have a beneficial effect on residents and their health, Azalea Gardens, a Timeless Life Care community, was designed and is meticulously maintained to produce an atmosphere that is an oasis for the senses.

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Nearby fountains, featuring gently trickling water, create a soothing ambiance, as a myriad of butterflies adds to the beautiful atmosphere.

The earth-friendly environment extends to the residences, which creates a lovely sense of flow connecting each suite to the stunning gardens. Just outside their doors, residents, their friends and family can take in views of the extraordinary surroundings from their own porches. Fully furnished rooms are available or

individuals may personalize their space with their own possessions.

As Director of Community Relations Chris Snider explains, “The goal of Azalea Gardens is to provide Timeless Life Care in an aging-in-place facility. We are dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of each resident and helping them to maintain their independence in a safe, secure environment.”

Providing a pleasurable dining experience is an important part of that commitment. Deliciously fresh ingredients are used in preparing the meals, with the menu carefully crafted by a licensed dietician. To ensure that residents’ individual dietary needs are satisfied, personalized meal plans are easily accommodated.

Since a key objective of Azalea Gardens is to empower its residents, a comprehensive personal enrichment program is offered, as are opportunities to form meaningful social connections.

Regularly scheduled events, activities and outings include daily exercise in the gazebo, aromatherapy, barbecues every Saturday with family and friends, live music, and other excursions. A shuttle bus takes adventures to local attractions such as Lion Country Safari, the movies and the beach for lunch.

Maintaining communication between residents and their family members can provide greater peace of mind. By logging on to a private, secured website, out-of-town and local family members can access

cameras positioned around the property so they may discover what their loved ones are doing each day. Onsite, a state-of-theart computer and video camera allows residents the ability to connect with family and friends through Skype sessions.

At Azalea Gardens, you will find excellent quality of care, a rich social environment, and a compassionate, caring staff, all in a beautifully serene community.

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CITY NEWS

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

• Aventura Hospital Volunteer Program Opportunities. If you are looking for a challenging volunteer position, Aventura Hospital has many to offer. Patient Escort, Surgical Waiting Room, Human Resources, Mail Room, Front Desk and Dietary. Please contact Sandy Cohn, Volunteer Services (305) 682-7395.

If you would like to submit an announcement for our Community Calendar in the paper – or online, where you are guaranteed placement weekly, please send it to: Larry Blustein, Community Calendar Editor, 305 N.W. 10th Terrace, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009; Fax: 954 458-0765 or via e-mail to: AventuraDigest@Hotmail.com. For a complete listing of all Community Calendar items, please check our website at: www.southfloridasuntimes.com. Also follow us on Twitter @sfsuntimes.

• Amateur Jai Alai – free lessons: You’ve seen it, bet on it, now you can play it!

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FREE lessons given at Hallandale Beach handball courts and American Amateur Jai-Alai Fronton in North Miami. (A NotFor-Profit Organization) from ex-Dania pros Raul and Luis. Cestas & rubber balls supplied, 100% safe. Ages 12-72 welcome.

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• Every third Thursday of the month at VK Dance Studios (3363 N.E. 163rd St.) in North Miami Beach, there is a Latin Party at 10 p.m. Free Alcoholic Drinks will be served along with other refreshments. Call 305-944-4725 for more information.

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• Acupuncture Clinic, The Alternative to Pain and Stress Management without medication. Tired of pain and all the medication with no relief? Considering surgery? Join us every Wednesday from 6:30pm - 8:00 pm for Pain and Stress Reduction Clinic at the Holistic Rejuvenation Center. Offered by Dr’s of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; Dr. Walter Campbell, DAOM and Dr. Daniel Wang, DAOM. Its been effective for thousands of years & improved millions of lives. Treatments include Back Pain, Neck & Joint Pain, Sciatica, Headaches, Stress, Anxiety, Post-Partum Depression etc.

Cost $35.00 RSVP: (305) 940-0040, 16372 NE 26th Ave. NMB, FL., 33160.

• Poets & writers forum: Monthly forum in which poets & writers can share the joy of words. 1 p.m. first Sat. of each month at North Miami Beach Public Library, 1601 Northeast 164th Street, NMB. Free admission, call: (305) 932-0907.

• Attention: Mental Health Therapists Do you need a tool to treat PTSD and other difficult cases? This is your opportunity to train in the revolutionary, evidence based approach, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) which will teach you how to eliminate PTSD symptoms for your clients in an average of three sessions. This model is studied by The University Of South Florida (USF).

You can find more information at: www.ARTworksNOW.com or call Toll-free at: (877) 675-7153 for more information on expanding your tools for difficult cases.

• Do you have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? There is a cure for PTSD. The University of South Florida completed a study funded by the Department of Defense. The results speak for themselves.

In most cases, with an average of 3 sessions of Accelerated Resolution Therapy, the symptoms of PTSD were gone. All calls are confidential. Toll free (877) 675-7153 for more information or Google www.ARTworksNow.com • Jewish War Veterans Post and Auxilary #682 of NMB meets the 4th Sunday of every month. Everyone is invited to attend. Free breakfast. More information, call: (954) 457-9178 Or: (305) 945-4875.

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• Public Speaking: Toastmaster Daybreak Club, Toastmasters has helped thousands of people learn to speak comfortably in public. Plus, you’ll gain more confidence and learn leadership skills. Free guest visit/$39 to join for 6 months. We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. North Miami Beach Library conference room, 1601 Northeast 164th Street. For info, call Rick Zoehfeld, VP Membership: (305) 948-7343 Or: honeyko96@hotmail.com.

• Exercise class – North Miami Beach. 9 a.m., Monday-Wednesday-Friday. Gym and Pool. $6 for 6 weeks. All welcome.

Call: (305) 948-2972.

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• The Aventura/North Miami Beach Lions Club meets every Tuesday at 12 noon at: “Brio Restaurant in Hallandale Beach Village at Gulfstream Park, 600 Silk Run, Suite 1205, Hallandale Beach, 33009. Join us for food, fun, friendship and service to others. For information, please call Carmen Gomez at: (954) 850-1407.

• Join us for Torah Study Monday & Thursday evenings, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (no charge) with Rabbi Goldsmith at Temple Shuva Israel, which is located at the Publix Shopping Center, next to the HSBC Bank, for more info, (305) 933-1177.

• George Gershwin Lodge 196: Knights of Pythias has a new home in North Miami.

We are a non-profit fraternal organization and need new members. We now offer, free of charge, a grave site at a Miami Cemetery. All you have to do is join our Fraternal organization. We are wellknown for all the charity work we do.

Contact us at George Gershwin Lodge 196 Knights of Pythias: (954) 680-3412 or: (954) 326-6362.

• Overeaters Anonymous – Back on Track Club, 20377 NE 15th Court, NMB (Sheet Metal Union Building), 2nd floor.

Thursdays, 7:15 p.m. - 8:30 pm. Beginners meeting No dues, fees or weigh-ins.

Everyone welcome! Contact Dawn at: (305) 527-7118 or Marc at: (305) 527-6080.

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Learn how to design and make necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more. Class projects teach various skills needed to make any style of strung jewelry. The 8-class session is $32 plus an annual membership. For more information, contact Amy at: (305) 788-0484.

• Prostate Cancer Free Support group: Meets the fourth Sunday of every month at Biscayne Medical Arts Plaza, 21110 Biscayne Boulevard, Ground Floor, Aventura. The Biscayne Medical Arts Plaza is located directly across from the Best Buy store on Biscayne Boulevard on 211th Street. Parking is FREE in front of the building. There are highly informative presentations by professionals in this field and are held monthly. Tasty treats and fresh coffee are provided. Guests and spouses are always welcome.

LIFESTYLES “The Book Of Mormon” Winner Of Nine Tony Wards Takes Center Stage At Broward Center

By Eleanor Hannan - Aventura Digest

The Book of Mormon, as part of a national tour, has been awarded many awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical in 2011. But that’s not all. The show won a Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album, and has the highest-charting cast album on the Billboard charts in four decades, as well as a New York Drama Critic’s Circle Award for Best Musical and A Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical.

The musical tells the story of two young Mormon Missionaries sent to a remote village in northern Uganda, where a brutal warlord is threatening the local population. Naive and optimistic, the two missionaries try to share the Book of Mormon, one of their scriptures, which only one of them knows very well. They have lots of trouble connecting with the natives who are more worried about the war. At a Missionary Training Center, in Utah, a devout handsome, missionary-to-be, Elder Kevin Price, leads his classmates in a demonstration of the door-to-door attempt to convert people to Mormonism and believes if he prays enough, he will be sent to Orlando, Florida for his two-year mission, but is shocked when he and Elder Arnold Cunningham are sent to Uganda. Now playing in the Au-Rene Theatre through December 22, 2013.

Tickets range from $64.31 to $182.31. For performance schedules call the box office at 954-462-0222 located at 201 S W 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, or Ticketmaster. Dialogue is raunchy and explicit. Not suitable for children or young teens.

HOROSCOPES Aries (March 21 - April 19) It is holiday time, and you will have so much to do, so many people to see! December will be a month that will require careful planning, for difficult days will be rolling in the last week. You will need to take your most important actions early on and be careful not to cut your timing short, for you may simply run out of time.

Taurus (April 20- May 20) As a Taurus, having a secure nest egg is important to you. Your consistency is your secret, as most Taurus can always find ways to stash a little money away each month.

Over the years, those savings add up.

This month, the friendly new moon, filled with many opportunities to augment your finances.

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(May 21 - June 20) December will be a very unusual month. You will see this to be true as you go along, but as you will see, as I present my case to you, it will be imperative that you act early in December while the Sun shines.

Later, after December 21, storm clouds will move in, and the environment will be far less desirable for a solid outcome to your initiation.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Dear Cancer, is getting your body into top condition a priority in the coming year? If so, do not wait until

January to start working on your New Year’s resolution. The new moon THIS month is the one that can help you.

Leo (July 23- August 22) This is a month divided in two parts, with the very best part coming prior to December 17. Keep that in mind all month, and make all your most important steps and initiations early on, for those actions will bring you precisely the right result. Let’s start at the top and you will see December brings lots of opportunity.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22) You might say that everyone you know celebrates home and family in December, for holiday time draws us all together. This month, you have an extra special emphasis on your home, family, and private life. You will see this emphasis take hold the minute the month dawns, thanks to a very friendly new moon.

Libra (September 23 - October 22) Considering recent months, you could use a little good news. That’s precisely what the universe has cooked up for you at the sweet and friendly new moon. Keep your suitcase handy, dear Libra, for it appears you will be packing to go.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) It’s time to make money, dear Scorpio! It does not matter if you are

working or temporarily out of work, this month, if you play your cards right, you can see a substantial increase in income, always welcome news at holiday time.

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Lucky you, you are coming up on one of the best new moons of the year, in Sagittarius. Each year at birthday time, you get a big cosmic gift, a new moon in your sign, and you can use it to grasp a dream close to your heart that is of your choosing.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) As the month begins, you find yourself thinking about the year ahead, and all you hope to do to transform your life to one that is happier and more fulfilling.

Daydreaming is an important activity now.

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Last month you had several serious meditations about your career, money, and your home living situation, but this month you seem much more willing and able to let down your hair and get on the dance floor.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20) This month may bring big, exciting news about your career, in the best possible sense, and when news begins to come, things will happen fast.

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LIFESTYLES

DRIVEN TO SUCCEED North Miami Beach High graduate Sheryl Sandberg takes women to a different frontier

By Larry Blustein - Aventura Digest

DECEMBER • AVENTURA DIGEST • PG 20

Before Sheryl Sandberg became one of the most powerful women in the business world, she was just like any ambitious teenager who grew up in south Florida.

The North Miami Beach High School graduate was always motivated to succeed - and as those who recalled her days, growing up - admit that she was destined for greatness.

While she had risen to the position of COO of Facebook, and her net worth is somewhere around $1.7 billion, the 44year-old Harvard graduate has always appealed to those who recognized her tireless work ethic and ability to lead.

“When Sheryl attended school down here, it was at a time when we had several people who were very creative,” Carl Miller recalled. “Brad Meltzer (Da Vinci Code) was a student at the school as well, so it was really a great time.”

It late 2007, Mark Zuckerberg, cofounder and Chief Executive Officer of

Facebook, met Sandberg at a Christmas party held by Dan Rosenweig. At the time, she was considering becoming a senior executive for the Washington Post Company. Zuckerberg had no formal search for a COO, but thought of Sandberg as “a perfect fit” for this role.

Sandberg and Zuckerberg spent more time together in January 2008 at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, and in March 2008, Facebook announced hiring Sheryl Sandberg away from Google.

After joining the company, Sandberg quickly began trying to figure out how to make Facebook profitable. Before she joined, the company was “primarily interested in building a really cool site; profits, they assumed, would follow.” By late spring, Facebook’s leadership had agreed to rely on advertising, “with the ads discreetly presented”; by 2010, Facebook became profitable.

THE BOOK - AND IT’S IMPACT Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to

Lead — is something of a feminist call to arms. In the book that was released last year, the mother of two is calling on other women to “lean in” and embrace success.

While the book did shed some important light, it also struck a chord and many poked at Sandberg, who has not been known to court controversy in the past.

“That book really helped everyone, men included,” said Sally Harmon, who like Sandberg has risen to the top of her company. “When you ask questions like what would you do if you weren’t afraid?

Now, that is something that all people should ask themselves. Not just women.”

“I thought she did a great job with a tough subject,” Harmon added.

Lean In supports women in 3 important ways: COMMUNITY We want all women to have the confidence and know-how to achieve their goals. This starts with an active and sup-

portive community. Each day we’ll encourage an open exchange of ideas and information. We will also share Lean In Stories—short narratives of moments in life when we choose to “lean in” or “lean back” intended to inspire, teach and connect us.

EDUCATION We offer a growing library of free online lectures on topics including leadership and communication. Produced in partnership with the Clayman Institute for Gender Studies at Stanford University and other well-known experts, these lectures offer women practical skills they can apply in their daily lives.

CIRCLES Lean In Circles are small groups that meet monthly to encourage and support each other in an atmosphere of confidentiality and trust. We provide the materials and support to run a successful Circle, including online spaces that make it easy for members to stay up-to-date and connected. Circles are powered by Mightybell, the first network of private groups.

POWERFUL WOMAN Sandberg has been ranked one of the 50 “Most Powerful Women in Business” by Fortune Magazine. She also caught the attention of others as well: • In 2007, she was ranked #29 and was the youngest woman on the list.

• In 2008, she was ranked #34.

• In 2009, she was ranked #22.

• In 2010, she was ranked #16.

• In 2007, she was ranked #19 on 50 “Women to Watch” by The Wall Street Journal.

• She was ranked #21 on that list in 2008.

• Sandberg was named one of the “25 Most Influential People on the Web” by Business Week in 2009.

• In 2011, she was ranked #5 on “the world’s 100 most powerful women” by Forbes.

• In 2012, Newsweek and The Daily Beast released their first “Digital Power Index,” a list of the 100 most significant people in the digital world that year (plus 10 additional “Lifetime Achievement” winners), and she was ranked #3 in the “Evangelists” category.

• In 2013, she was ranked #8 on the “The World’s 50 Most Influential Jews” conducted by the Jerusalem Post.

Even with all the success Sandberg has achieved, she felt a bit awkward with all those accolades.

In an interview she admitted that “I was really embarrassed. People would congratulate me in the halls at Facebook, and I would literally tell them why it was silly. People would post it on Facebook, and I would call them and ask them to, you know, ‘Can you take that off? I really don’t feel comfortable.’”

LIFESTYLES

Smash Hit Musical “We Will Rock You” Featuring Queen’s Legendary Hits Comes To Adrienne Arsht Center

By Eleanor Hannan - Aventura Digest

Top trends for a fall wardrobe update piece to any outfit in your closet will make you look “of the moment.”

Tweed - “Tweeds are a very important fashion story this fall,” says Emil DeJohn, fashion instructor at The Art Institute of Philadelphia.

Each year a variety of tweeds grace the runways of Fashion Week, but this year they are stealing the spotlight, especially in black and white versions of houndstooth, Donegal tweed, and herringbone.

“A tweed jacket is the perfect thing over something old,” says Bay, especially when it’s a colorful tweed over a colorful outfit.

Other options include tweed scarves and even handbags.

Leather - “When isn’t leather right?” asks Bay. DeJohn agrees adding whether it’s trim, collar and cuff, or the entire jacket, leather is something every woman should have in her closet this fall. You can find this incredibly versatile tex-

tile in jeans, blouses and accents, but according to Bay, the big story for leather is the motorcycle jacket. You can find motorcycle jackets in all price points, made from leather, faux leather, vinyl or patent leather.

Added to your closet it will make anything look more current.

Black and white - A perennial favorite of chic women the world over, black and white is a big trend for fall, especially when paired with a bright shocking color, says DeJohn. The perfect way to jazz up black and white is with a punch of the season’s soft orange, citrus green, bright royal blue, gold or royal purple. “You can put anything black and white over a white shirt to look crisp and professional,” says Bay. You can also do the same with a black T-shirt or add a punch of black and white with a handbag.

Dresses - “Dresses made a major comeback.

Every designer had a number of dresses in their collection,” says DeJohn. Dresses are easy, convenient and versatile. “They take you from day to evening,” says Bay. She recommends wearing a favorite dress with a motorcycle jacket and boots for day, and chandelier earrings and heels for evening.

She cautions that the most important thing with dresses is fit. And if you have an old dress with a great pattern or color, just add a motorcycle jacket to give it new life.

Hats and scarves According to DeJohn, hats are also making a comeback.

He says they are an easy and practical update to any outfit, with a variety to suit all face shapes. Bay says scarves are another trend in fall accessories. For daytime, she recommends wearing a long woven scarf wrapped around multiple times, and for evening add a beaded scarf to a black dress.

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(BPT) - Fall fashion magazines can easily top 500 pages of skirts, tops, pants, coats and accessories; all deemed “must-haves” for the chilly weather ahead.

The choices and trends can be staggering, but just because temperatures are falling doesn’t mean you need to drop a small fortune on a new wardrobe.

Fashion experts from two of the Art Institutes schools share six of the top trends for fall and how you can use them to make the most of the pieces already in your closet.

Animal print - “Look at any magazine and you’re going to see animal print,” says Stefani Bay, fashion instructor at The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago.

She says everything is in animal print. Whether black and white or a crazy color, this trend can be found on garments, shoes, bags and scarves. According to Bay, adding an animal print

From London’s West End, the hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton features the greatest hits of the legendary British rock group, Queen. Now in its eleventh year in London, it has been seen by a staggering fifteen million worldwide. This hilarious, multi-award-winning and record-breaking phenomenon presents a fantastic score of killer Queen tunes, audiences will not be able to resist singing along to such songs as “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “ We Are the Champions.”

“Bohemian Rhapsody,” and, of course, “We Will Rock You.” It’s the world champion musical rock show.

The story is set exactly 300 years in the future in a vaguely Orwellian world. Earth has been renamed as the “ iPlanet” and is controlled by the Globalsoft Corporation.

On the “iPlanet,” mainstream commercial conformity reigns, in which Ga Ga Kids watch the same movies listen to the generated music wear the same clothes and hold the same thoughts and opinions.

It is the age of mindless manufactured music, where everyone dresses the same, thinks the same, is the same, and the hope of breaking free is very unlikely. An alliance of rebel Bohemians, deep below iPlanet, are waiting for a hero to bring back the power of Rock to the people. And in Galileo they may have found the right man unless the terrifying Killer Queen gets to him first, or even worse, he’s found somebody to love.

All this sound confusing? See the show and find out how it all unravels at the Ziff Ballet Opera House on December 10 thru 15, 2013. Tickets are $26 to $96 at the Center’s box office, in person, Mon. to Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. located at 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. Showtimes vary.Call 305-949-6722 or 877-949-6722.

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HEALTH

Men’s health program pushes the envelope to save young men’s lives How ‘Man Globes’ are leveraging humor to get men talking about their health (BPT) - In their 20s and 30s, most men feel invincible. The last thing on a young man’s mind is cancer - let alone testicular cancer. At the age of 37, Sean Kimerling, a beloved, Emmy-award winning sports anchor and pregame announcer for the New York Mets, was living his childhood dream when he was diagnosed. Before the disease was identified, Kimerling experienced pain that he attributed to a potential workout or sports injury. When he eventually saw a doctor, his cancer had already progressed too far. He passed away about 30 days after his diagnosis.

Testicular Cancer is the most common form of cancer in young men ages 15 to 35 - men, like Kimerling, who are in the prime years of their lives.

However, any man, regardless of age or race, can develop the disease. All too often, men don’t even realize they may be at risk

because they are unaware of the facts.

How do you get young men talking about their health and potential risk for male-centric cancers?

With “Man Globes,” of course.

Something to talk about Men - especially young men - are not known to be openly vocal about their health concerns. It is often only with much prodding from mothers, wives and girlfriends that conversations occur and doctors’ appointments are scheduled. With women making approximately 80 percent of families’ health care decisions, Things Remembered, the leading national retailer of personalized gifts, is tapping into the health care decisionmaking power of its predominantly female customer base to raise money and awareness for testicular cancer.

The retailer created a line of male-centric water

globes, affectionately dubbed “Man Globes,” that act as humorous yet educational conversationstarters for men and women. Teaming up with The Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness, providing answers and promoting action, Things Remembered is donating $2 of every Man Globe sold to the foundation.

Through this campaign, men who ordinarily feel untouchable can begin to become aware of the symptoms of male-centric cancers and the need to perform regular selfchecks.

Awareness saves lives If caught early, the cure rate of testicular cancer is more than 90 percent.

Unfortunately, according to the foundation, “half of all men diagnosed with testicular cancer do not seek medical attention until after the cancer has

spread to other areas of the body.” Many men are simply unaware of the facts or uncomfortable with self-checks and talking with their doctors.

While a self-check may be uncomfortable for some men - especially teenagers - it is the primary way to stay vigilant in watching for any suspicious lumps or other abnormal issues. And knowing the facts, including what is normal, and what is not, is critical.

Symptoms may be caused by cancer or by other conditions, but it is important to follow up with a physician to receive a proper diagnosis. Realizing it is vital for people to start communicating the facts of men’s health issues, programs like Man Globes strive to break down barriers to conversation around these issues and get men and women talking about things they didn’t realize they needed to be discussing.

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DECEMBER • AVENTURA DIGEST • PG 22

(BPT) - The school season will hasten the pace of morning routines for everyone, from busy moms to college students. Fitting your makeup regimen into a hectic schedule can make it challenging to achieve just the right look.

Moms need a quick, easy look that holds up to daily demands with little maintenance. College women need versatility that will carry them from the classroom to the club. And first-time makeup wearers will experiment and explore to discover their own personal style.

The pros at EcoTools maker of beauty tools using renewable, recycled and cruelty-free materials, offer some advice for creating three easy-to-manage looks for mothers, college students and new makeup wearers as back-to-school season gets underway.

Mom’s flawless face As the days grow shorter, so does morning primping time. Getting the kids and yourself out the door on time doesn’t leave much room for a beauty routine.

No one wants to pull up to the carpool line with under-eye bags and sallow skin, but painstaking

Remembering Sean Kimerling Shortly after his passing, family and friends fulfilled Sean Kimerling’s mission of raising testicular cancer awareness and formed the nationwide foundation in his honor.

Ten years later, Kimerling and the foundation continue to save lives.

Survivor Eddie Scannell recently told the foundation, “Sean’s story saved my life. I owe him 10 years of growth, of love, of family and friends, of travel and experiences and of being alive. I’m grateful.”

Whether it’s in using a bit of humor like a Man

Globe, or sharing educational information available through organizations like The Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation, men - and the women in their lives - are starting to take notice of male-focused cancers thanks to these programs.

In November and December, Things Remembered and the Foundation are hosting a celebrity charity auction of autographed Man Globes and VIP experiences, in addition to other items, through eBay’s Giving Works program, with 100 percent of proceeds going to the Foundation.

makes the transition from demure to diva a snap.

Use concealer to touch up any unevenness in your complexion, and stop shine with a translucent powder.

A round powder brush can do double duty as an applicator for bronzer or blush. Apply bronzer just under cheek bones and swipe blush just above the bronzer. Metallic eye shadows are hot this fall, and a stay-there shadow brush allows you to give lids a wash of copper tone. Create a smoky effect by applying and blending a darker brown shadow to the outer corners and creases of your eyes. Smudged dark-brown liner and two coats of mascara complete the sultry eye effect.

Finally, finish up with a neutral lipstick and let your eyes take center stage.

Back to basics As first-timers begin to experiment with makeup, it’s best to keep things simple. Stick with the adage “less is more” to avoid clownish cheeks, over-lined lips and embarrassing class photos. The EcoTools Six Piece Starter Set makes it easy for even a makeup novice to achieve an effortless, clean minimalist makeup look.

makeup application just isn’t practical. Focus on the products that will provide the most impact in the shortest amount of time, including concealer, mascara and blush. EcoTools Fresh & Flawless Five Piece Complexion Set speeds up morning makeup application by putting every brush you need at your fingertips.

First, apply a coat of your favorite foundation over your entire face. A tinted moisturizer or foundation with SPF can be great time-savers. Cover imperfections with concealer, and buff out the edges to seamlessly blend together. Apply translucent powder to eliminate shine and create a smooth canvas and then eliminate any visible makeup lines with a clean brush. Apply mascara, blush and lipstick, and you’re ready to head out the door in pulled-together perfection.

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HEALTH

Dr. Charlton Adler Heel Pain From Plantar Faciitis Affects 10% Of US Population

By Marylynne Newmark, Medical Writer

NORTH MIAMI BEACH - The most common cause of heel pain here in the United States is a condition called plantar fasciitis. Athletes are affected, as well as soldiers, sales people on their feet over long periods of time and those who are overweight. It can affect one foot or both.

What is plantar fasciitis?

Plantar fascia is the flat band of ligament that connects our heel bones to our toes. The plantar fasciia supports the arches of our feet. If it becomes strained by walking, running or standing for long periods of time, especially on hard surfaces, it can become weak, swollen and irritated, resulting in severe heel pain.

People with flat feet or high arches are prone to this condition. Pronation (rolling of the feet inward when walking) is also a predictor of plantar fasciitis. Those with tight Achilles tendons or calf muscles are at risk for this, as well as people who are

overweight, or wear shoes that don’t fit well or are worn out.

Pain is usually felt in the heel and foot with the first step out of bed in the morning or after sitting for a long period of time. It is also likely to be felt after standing for a long period of time or when climbing stairs.

How is plantar fasciitis diagnosed?

After an indepth assessment of your medical history that would include past injuries and illnesses as well as current conditions under treatment, your podiatrist will assess how you stand and walk, where the pain is, what time of day you experience the most pain, and your level of physical activity. He or she may even xray your foot to rule out a stress fracture.

on activities that are associated with the pain. NSAIDS like Advil or other antiinflammatories such as Tylenol or Aspirin may be prescribed to reduce the painful inflammation, or ice applications may help. We may prescribe toe and calf stretches with a towel several times a day.

Shoes with a good arch support and/or cushioned soles are definitely recommended. If pain continues after these conservative approaches are employed, splints may be customized for the patient, and in extreme conditions where pain continues for more than six months, surgery may be recommended.

A visit to your podiatrist after several weeks of pain would definitely be in order to alleviate your discomfort and avoid long-term damage. Don’t delay. Early intervention can save you a lot of pain.

Treatment Treatment for plantar fasciitis begins with getting off your feet or cutting back

For further information, feel free to view his website at www.miamifootankle.com, or call the office directly at 305-935-3999 to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Charlton Adler has been recognized for his patient and thorough podiatric care for all ankle and foot problems, as well as his limbsaving successes as a team with vascular specialists at Jackson North, the Aventura Wound Center and Kindred Hospital in Hollywood He has the rare honor of being certified by three prestigious clinical boards: The American Board of Podiatric Surgery, The American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine, and he is a Certified Wound Care Specialist. Dr. Adler’s main office is located at 2390 NE 186th St., North Miami Beach.

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HEALTH Working can benefit those suffering with a chronic illness (BPT) - No one needed to tell Houston’s Robert Gandy that he would reap health and wellness benefits from continuing to work after he started dialysis four years ago.

For more than 42 years, Gandy has worked in the restaurant business. The thought of leaving the job he loves never crossed his mind when he started treatment for kidney failure - he would find a way to make dialysis fit with his work and his life.

“Going to my job takes me away from the fact that I have end stage renal disease (ESRD), because I’m absorbed in my work,” says Gandy, an executive chef, proud grandfather and DaVita dialysis patient.

As Gandy discovered - and studies have proven - when patients continue working after they go on dialysis, it can help them feel healthier, happier and more financially secure. Nearly 50 percent of new ESRD patients are of working age and currently there are 430,000 people in the U.S. with end stage renal disease.

Individuals who work are more likely

to receive a kidney transplant, according to a recent collaborative study from the University of New Hampshire. Those who work full-time are the most likely to be placed on the transplant waiting list and receive a kidney.

In addition, people on dialysis who keep their jobs are generally happier, the study found. Working patients tend to experience lower rates of depression, their survival rate is notably 6 percent better than those who are not working and overall they are less likely to be hospitalized, which can dramatically improve quality of life.

For individuals who have been diagnosed with ESRD, DaVita encourages them to: • Get educated - Talk with their doctor and care team about any limitations. Sign up for a free Kidney Smart (SM) class to learn about kidney disease and taking control of their kidney health.

• Understand their treatment options and insurance benefits - Employerprovided insurance may offer additional coverage for transplants and better access to the care team of their choice.

• Inform others about their illness Tell their family and friends to build their support network and find support online.

“Continuing to work can benefit chronically ill patients with extra income, a bigger support network and even a greater sense of purpose,” says Dr. Allen

R. Nissenson, DaVita chief medical officer.

“Talk to your work to make sure dialysis fits in, so you put the least amount of stress upon yourself as possible,” shares Gandy. “But get the information, process it and talk to your family.”

For more information about living with kidney disease, visit DaVita.com/WorkingPatients or call (888) 405-8915.

Living with breast cancer when there’s no cure (BPT) - When Ginny Knackmuhs beat earlystage breast cancer and had routine checkups during the years that followed, she thought the disease was behind her. But in 2009, she was shocked to receive another diagnosis of breast cancer. This time it was metastatic, the most advanced kind.

“I went through a lot of the normal stages that people experience,” says Knackmuhs. “You’re angry.

You’re guilty. You’re trying to figure out why this happened to you. I was in denial a long time.” During that time, Knackmuhs had difficulty finding resources that addressed advanced breast cancer.

To raise awareness of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and support patients like Knackmuhs, MedImmune Specialty Care Division of AstraZeneca has launched the My+Story online resource center at www.mymbcstory.com, which houses tools and information tailored for

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The way we process stress can have a direct impact on our physical and mental health.

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women living with advanced breast cancer.

The site also contains links to patient support groups that have specific programs for patients with MBC: Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) and Metastatic Breast Cancer Network (MBCN).

More than 10,000 community members visited the site in the first month after launch, some creating personalized flower badges and sharing content with their social media community to help raise awareness. Women with metastatic breast cancer and those who are directly inspired by them can learn about the disease and available treatment options, find tips on how to take care of their bodies, and celebrate their life experiences by cre-

ating a hard copy photobook of personal stories that may be shared with loved ones.

“It’s important for many of these women to make a meaningful difference in the story of metastatic breast cancer,” says Jean Sachs, CEO of LBBC. “The My+Story site empowers women in this community to share their personal accounts and express themselves as individuals.”

Metastatic breast cancer - also referred to as stage IV breast cancer occurs when breast cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Approximately 159,000 women in the U.S. are living with MBC, and this number is projected to increase to approximately 164,000 by the year 2015.

Since there is generally no

cure for metastatic breast cancer, many women focus on living well with the condition while integrating continuous treatment into their lives.

As her journey continues, Knackmuhs finds support in family and friends who provide strength and encouragement to live well. “I give thanks to my husband, children, brothers and friends. In particular, my husband is the one who says, ‘You have to live your life and just believe that research is going to keep up and that the next treatment will be there for you when you need it.’ I’m fortunate to be able to connect with the metastatic breast cancer community, sharing my story and reminding my peers that we’re in this together.”

To learn more about metastatic breast cancer and find resources to share your story, visit www.mymbcstory.com.

REAL ESTATE How to use texture, colors and accessories to bring emotion to your home almost rustic ambiance permeates a room surrounded with beautiful grained wood decorating the walls.

However, wooden walls also require a bit of maintenance with cleaning and refinishing, and can be easily scratched or dented. A great way to keep the beautiful look of wood with durability against dents and scratches is to use Taco Oxford or Liston Oxford ceramic tiles from Porcelanosa. These two designs emulate the grain and striation of oak wood, extending the warmth of the room for a modern or rustic base.

Because they’re ceramic tile, they are durable, easy-to-clean and hypoallergenic.

Or consider bringing texture into your room by adding visible and touchable textures with dramatic raised patterns to your walls. Porcelanosa wall coverings range from refined in the Nara patterning to intense in the Suede pattern, creating beautiful sculptured finishes to walls. These interesting and unique designs can immediately transform the energy in a room

as a feature wall. To learn more and explore the textures yourself, contact a Porcelanosa design consultant and get your decorating plan underway.

• Furniture lines Bathrooms are usually the first rooms to be upgraded and redecorated, because guests and homeowners alike use them so frequently. Often these rooms are small; using wall mounted vanities and furniture with clean lines can help create a larger sense of the space. Geometric patterns also impart a sense of order to a room.

The Porcelanosa Ciclo series capitalizes on this concept, with wallhanging vanities, pivoting wall shelving units and raised sinks to illustrate geometric patterns highlighting excellent - but out of view - storage.

Discuss with your designer your thoughts on flooring, walls and furniture lines to create the perfect blend of emotions in your room’s decor. Once finished, it will be a room you’ll enjoy spending time in, and can’t wait to show off to visiting guests this holiday season.

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(BPT) - Home decor can convey many different emotions - from warmth and comfort on cold and dreary winter days to elegance and festiveness during the holiday season.

The colors and materials you use set the stage; everything from the textures that appear in the accessories, the arrangement of the furniture and even how sound reverberates in a room.

It’s important to give your home new energy by occasionally redecorating one or more rooms. This is the perfect time of year to hire a designer and start looking at furniture and color schemes so your project is finished in time for spring and summer entertaining. Whether you’re working on the kitchen, bath or living area of your home, you might consider Porcelanosa, which offers some of the most advanced tile, kitchen and bath products that can enhance energy levels and emotions in the room you’re updating. The company has been around for more than 40 years - starting in a small village in Spain - and is always bringing avant-garde European design to homeowners and professionals around the world.

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Some homeowners choose to design their floors to blend in, creating a neutral backdrop for the rest of the room’s decorations.

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REAL ESTATE Eight efficient organization tips for your busy life (BPT) - If you run a small business or you manage your family’s household, you know that time is a precious commodity, one that you never seem to have enough of. And despite your best efforts, you can’t create time. So how do you save it and make yourself more efficient?

Organization is the key.

To help people achieve this goal, professional organizer and author Barbara Reich has partnered with Brother International Corporation, creator of the P-touch(R) label maker, to help families and small businesses get organized and regain their soughtafter lost time.

Reich offers these tips to help you organize your home or business: • Start small. If your home or office is completely disorganized, don’t try to accomplish everything at once. Start with a single project or location and work forward, building on your successes.

• Group similar things together. It’s the only way you’ll know how much of something you have and when you’ll need more.

Having multiple storage locations is a recipe for frustration and breeds a chaotic environment.

• Once you’ve purged your possessions and streamlined the storage space, use an electronic label maker, like a Brother(TM) P-touch(R), to label the shelves, drawers, boxes, and bins; it’s a great way to maintain the organization you’re worked so hard to create.

• Store things where

you use them. If you charge your phone by your bed, then that’s where the charger belongs. The printer paper and ink refills should be stored next to the printer and the glasses in the kitchen should be stored next to the refrigerator. You’ll be most likely to stay organized when convenience dictates the designated storage spaces in your home or office.

• Use one kind of storage container. Having uniform hangers, folders, bins, and boxes eliminates the visual noise. You’ll feel calmer when you can view your possessions without focusing on a mess of mismatched containers.

• Put things back where they belong. Whether you’re talking about toys or tumblers, return them to their rightful place when you’re finished using them. It takes a few minutes a day to stay organized; eliminating clutter build up is the key.

• Use a simple filing system. Even in this digital age, there is still plenty of paper traveling about. If you find yourself inundated with paper clutter, a simple filing system will ease the mess. Make sure to keep your filing process as easy as possible. You will be less likely to adhere to a complicated system.

• Create a landing zone.

Daily-use items such as keys, cell phones and wallets are easily lost. Set a basket or a tray near your doorway for an easy location to drop these items when you come in the door. That way, when you need them again, you’ll know where to find them.

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