November 2013 Aventura Digest

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Seeing is believing after 61 long years

By Larry Blustein - Aventura Digest

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Gloria Ackerman has battled poor eyesight all of her life. Damaged at an early age because of measles, she was relegated to 61 years of adjusting and making sacrifices.

Ackerman, a Pembroke Pines resident, was not alone in her battle to see clearly.

Her mother and grandmother both had vision altering cataracts. So does her younger sister. It was a matter of time before the damage completely started taking over her life.

“I remember telling my sister that since we loved reading so much, and it was just a matter of time before things really went downhill, we needed to start to collect audio books,” Ackerman recalled.

“While that was a wakeup, it also was going to be a reality.”

Through the years, the options to have any kind of laser vision surgery to correct her eyesight was out of the question. Not enough research had been done to make her feel comfortable about getting it done.

With her left eye failing, her Optometrist Stephen Heiden of Hollywood said that something had to be done. If she was going to have any kind of life, cataract surgery was a must. Because she had been a patient of the Dr’s Heiden for years, she listened.

It had gotten to the point where she couldn’t see well with glasses or contact lenses and she was frustrated.

“My eyes had gotten to 20/600 and 20/ 800,” Ackerman said. “If I wanted to see again, I had to make a decision.”

That decision was made after doing research on the two names that were given to her. Even though she was apprehensive, Ackerman also realized that these surgeries were becoming more and more common, and that many advances had been made over the last 10 year period.

Her decision to visit Dr. Stanley Braverman and the Braverman Eye Center in Hallandale Beach was based on all the success stories and word of mouth that proclaimed this to be the “best around”. It was a decision that completely changed Ackerman’s life.

“From the first visit and meeting, I could not have been more comfortable with the decision,” Ackerman recalled. “I came away from that initial visit thinking I really hit the eyesight lottery.”

At the age of 67, nearsighted all of her life, Ackerman’s cataract surgery in April

and May of this year with the Tecnis Multifocal lens was a major success.

“The surgery was flawless,” she said.

“The care and respect offered me by Dr. Braverman and his staff was overwhelming. He is truly a caring person who has a passion for what he does. It was a miracle to me.”

Two days after her first surgery, Ackerman was overcome with joy, knowing that as clear as her vision had become (she was a negative 6.25 before surgery, wearing thick glasses, with poor eyesight even with them), it was better and would continue to improve. She is now seeing 20/20 without glasses at both distance and up close! The Tecnis multifocal lenses were a miracle! Because of them, and great surgery by Dr. Braverman, she never has needed glasses since the surgery.

“In this day and age of non-personal patient/doctor relationships, Dr. Braverman has exceeded everything I was looking for,” Ackerman pointed out.

“Now, my sister is looking forward to having her vision corrected like mine. It’s a great thing. Thank you Dr. Braverman.”

Dr. Braverman commented that “ Ms. Ackerman had a very successful result. I was pleased, since she had a very significant amount of myopia, as well as cataracts. When your vision is as bad as Ms. Ackerman’s vision, your surgery may not leave you glasses free 10% of the time.

Using my newly trademarked Laser Assisted Cataract Extraction (LACE™ ) surgery, if you are deemed a candidate by me, I 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.”

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 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.

Dr. Braverman with Glorida Ackerman: “I really hit the eyesight lottery” 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 dis-

solved 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

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CITY NEWS BRAVERMAN Continued From Pg 6 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.

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.

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An initial cataract consultation can be scheduled by calling the Braverman Eye Center at: (954) 4582112 or (305) 374-8694 . For additional information please contact Regina Vasquez, Surgery Coordinator, or visit the Braverman Eye Center website at www.bravermaneye center.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;

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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.

But I don’t need anyone to help me with my shower or getting dressed. I also can put light meals together or pop frozen dinners or restaurant leftovers in the microwave. What I

need is someone to drive me shopping, for errands and to doctor appointments. I also need someone to clean my apartment, because I can’t really do it anymore. So, what can I do?

Those are considered private services. At Always Classic Care, we can provide them for you at a reasonable out-of-pocket cost, much as you arranged before you qualified for coverage from your long term care insurance. If you explain your needs to me, I can make wonderful recommendations for you. We can provide housecleaners and drivers who provide those services for a living, but are screened as well as our aides prior to our recommending them.

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

You definitely can hire whomever you like. However, you should consider the following items: • How well do you know this person? Can you trust him or her? Are you sure the aide does not have a police record? All of our recommendations have had to be subjected to an FBI investigative screening.

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REMEMBER… it’s always better to book services through a professional agency. You get top people and avoid a lot of trouble.

Hope this has been helpful. With my 20+ years of experience as a cardiac and home health nurse, I will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding home health. Please feel free to email me at terry@alwaysclassiccare.com or call me at 305-403-2622. I am here for you.

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CITY NEWS

These Helping Hands Need Help Themselves

By Mike Checkett - Aventura Digest

- Dorothy Roberts wears many hats. She is the manager of Vandor Geriatric Homecare Inc. ALF and Adult Day Care, she is the President of Food Distribution Ministry for Lael Baptist Church, and as part of the Harvest Reapers Mission has dedicated her life to the cause of feeding the hungry. Last year, Vandor Geriatric fed 7,949 families. This past month about 750 families were fed with an average of 200 per week; however, this nonprofit organization has come to the point where they are in desperate need of assistance from the community.

This locally owned food pantry requires donations of vans, storage and freezer space to continue making a difference for others.

Although seniors and frail adults are the focus of the organization, the need for food assistance and clothing has increased rapidly over the years to include everyone who is in need.

“We serve people on a daily basis,” said Vandor Geriatrics Owner and Administrator Dorothy Roberts. “We are available 24/7 for any hungry emergency call, and on Saturdays HOLLYWOOD

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between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon, dedicated to people near and far.”

Vandor Geriatric also provides access to various rehabilitation and outreach programs in addition to home deliveries to the elderly and disabled from Dania to Miami. Vandor also offers daycare for seniors at $12 per hour providing three meals and snacks.

“The majority of young adults who come to us always express their desire to get a job,” Roberts explained. “The seniors have long been the backbone of this great community, and to go to bed without a proper meal to eat, we all ask how is that possible in this great country?,” adding, “no one should go hungry in America.”

This raises a lot of questions.

Why is hunger such an issue in America, why are seniors being evicted at such an alarming rate, why are so many forced to beg for food in the most affluent country in the world?

“I guess there are more questions than answers, so I’ll keep doing my part,” Dorothy explained. “We have been seeking grants or donations, but have not been met with any success at all.” The purpose of the grant

requests is two-fold: the facility, located at 2110 N. 46th Ave, Hollywood is in need of repairs mainly the roof- in the amount of $25,000, and the second grant request is for a Mobile home or structure with refrigerators to preserve the food for the 200 people Lael Baptist Church feeds weekly.

The statistics are staggering.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development “the national rate of homelessness was 20 homeless people per 10,000 people in the general population.” The report also stated that “a majority of the homeless population is comprised of individual adults (394,379 people) and 16% (99,894 people) are considered chronically homeless, meaning they are living with a disability and staying in shelters or on the streets for long periods of time or repeatedly.”

Hunger is a reality for millions of Americans, and many are able-bodied adults, children, and seniors who simply cannot afford food due to other expenses and have to skip meals

or go days without eating at times.

Dorothy also points out that hunger and race are related. “In 1991 46% of African-American children were chronically hungry, and 40% of Latino children were chronically hungry compared to 16% of white children.”

Here are more grim statistics regarding food waste.

Approximately 40-50% of the food America produces is thrown away. Recent statistics show that every day Americans fill an entire 90,000 seat football stadium, which is between 160 to 295 billion pounds. This is equivalent to each American throwing 400 pounds of food away each year. Furthermore, 1 in 6 children do not know where their next meal will come from. A recent study found that if the amount of food waste was even partially corrected this could save American consumers and manufacturers billions of dollars a year. This is why the work Dorothy does is so important.

She has a lot of supporters but needs more help.

“I cannot say enough about my husband, Scott Roberts and

the many, many volunteers for what they do to make this all possible,” she explained.

One of those supporters is Claire Poole-Stern and her husband Stanley Stern, who also operate a non-profit organization called Treats For Soldiers that sends care packages to soldiers in Afghanistan. Claire has donated nearly 2,000 packages over the last 8 years, and the U.S. Army in turn has awarded her the Freedom Team Salute Certificate of Appreciation for her outstanding contributions.

The relationship between the two organizations is a close one, as Claire Pool-Stern’s motto is, “one charity helping another.”

Some businesses in the community have also been supportive with food donations, especially Lavar Miller, Director of the Winn-Dixie in Hallandale Beach. Local businesses are encouraged to help any way they can, and even members of the community can donate. And since they have 501(c)3 status any donations to Vandor Geriatric Homecare are taxdeductible. USA SELF STORAGE at 500 State Rd 7 Hollywood has been an integral part of their success, giving one year storage space for clothing, canned goods, and various sundries to make sure those in need have the things vital to survival.

“We have two old vehicles 15 and 18 years old that we use to pick up food from Feeding South Florida and Crossroads Food Bank,” said Roberts. “To keep them running has been costing a fortune. What we would really like is a used U-Haul truck, which would ensure we would do no further damage to the only vehicles we have.”

This Thanksgiving they will receive 500 Turkeys but need a refrigerator or storage unit by or before that time. Also, they will be giving 450 pre-made turkey dinners to be served on Thursday 11/28 from 1-3pm.

There is no such thing as a self-made person, everyone gets to where they are with the assistance of others, and Dorothy Roberts, with over 30 years of experience helping others, now needs your help.

Feeding the hungry is a worthy cause so if you would like to participate in any way call 954-249-5931 or 954-591-2974 and visit www.robertscreation@comcast.net

CITY NEWS

COMMUNITY CALENDAR 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.

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FREE lessons given at H’dale Beach handball courts and American Amateur Jai-Alai Fronton in North Miami. (A Not-For-Profit Organization) from ex-Dania pros Raul and Luis. Cestas & rubber balls supplied, 100% safe. Ages 12-72 welcome. Call: (786) 629-5428 Or e-mail: admanUSA@aol.com.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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, call: (305) 933-1177.

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

Call: (305) 948-2972.

• Weekly classes for men and women at the Dovid Byrn Library - 2601 Northeast 211th Terrace in Highland Lakes, Monday night ethics. Mishna Ethics from the Talmud and Kabbala Mondays: 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Parsha Highlights, Kabbalistic, mystical insights to the weekly Torah Portion, Wednesdays: 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Torah for tots, for up to 5 year olds and their parents, it’s exciting, fun and educational! Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Call: (305) 770-1919.

• 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.

• Jewish War Veterans Post and Auxilary #682 of NMB meets the 4th Sunday of every month. Everyone is invited to attend. Free breakfast is provided. Call: (954) 457-9178 - (305) 945-4875.

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• George Gershwin Lodge 196: Knights of Pythias has a new home in N. Miami. We are a non-profit fraternal organization & 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 well-known for all the charity work we do. Contact us at George Gershwin Lodge 196 Knights of Pythias: (954) 680-3412 or: (954) 326-6362.

• 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.

CITY NEWS

It’s not child’s play: Buying the right video games for kids (BPT) - The upcoming holiday season has parents and family members focused on finding the perfect gift for their loved ones. With this year’s release of the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One joining the new Wii U, video games are bound to once again be at the top of wish lists. With a vast selection of titles and genres, there is something for every player. While choosing the right game may be perplexing to some parents, figuring out which games are suitable for your child doesn’t have to be. Remember to ask these important questions before giving video games and other interactive content as a gift: Is it age-appropriate?

Don’t judge a game by its cover. While the pictures on the box can sometimes tip parents off, they may not always tell the whole story. It is important for parents to check a game’s age rating as well as its content descriptors, which indicate the

types of content that contributed to the rating.

Ratings are assigned by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), which is a nonprofit self-regulatory body that gives parents the tools to make informed decisions about the suitability of video games and mobile apps. In addition to checking the age rating and content descriptors on the game box, shoppers can conveniently use the ESRB mobile app available on Apple, Android and Windows devices - to find a game’s Rating Summary. These offer a more detailed and comprehensive look at the nature of the game, including specific examples of the content parents would want to know about.

Are there interactive elements?

If an online game or mobile app includes elements such as sharing user-provided personal information, broadcasting a

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That’s why the ESRB recently added a new component to its rating system, called Interactive Elements. These notices - which are accessible at ESRB.org or via ESRB’s mobile app - advise parents when an online game or mobile app has these types of interactive aspects, giving parents a way to make sure their children’s experience is as secure as it is age-appropriate.

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Misha first performed at the Festival ten years ago and has presented many encore recitals since.

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Virtuoso Misha Dacic opens Miami International Piano Festival on Nov. 17 The Festival kicks off the Sundays at Five series of four salon-style programs at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center AVENTURA - A few weeks before his upcoming performance, the Miami International Piano Festival caught up with Misha Dacic who is back in Miami after several months of concerts in Europe. The Festival kicks off the Sundays at Five series of four salon-style programs at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on November 17. This highly anticipated performance by Misha Dacic will also open the 17th annual Season of the Miami International Piano Festival. This is the Festival’s third year presenting concerts in this beautiful Aventura venue, and the programs have become popular with local classic music lovers.

Misha first performed at the Festival 10 years ago and has presented, have been praised across the U.S. as well as in Central and South America, Europe and Japan. His story is unique. It epitomizes the mission of the Festival and its goal to further the careers of exceptional artists.

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should stay in Miami and recommended me to William Hipp, then Dean of the Frost School of Music at UM. I began my studies with Frank Cooper there not long afterward on a full scholarship. After graduating from UM, I got my Master’s degree at FIU, where I returned back to those old times once again studying with Kemal, who is FIU’s Artist in Residence.

MIPF – Where there any other opportunities that developed from your association with the Festival?

MD- Right after my debut in 2003, I met my American parents, Carlton and Andrea Cole, with whom I’ve been living off and on ever since.

Giselle recommended me to numerous venues and festivals all around the US such as Ravinia’s Rising Stars series and the Gilmore Festival. She also came up with some great musical collaborations for me with artists like Ida Haendel, Gilles Apap, and many others.

MIPF – How do you feel

about opening the Festival’s 17th Season this month and what have you chosen to perform?

MD – To play in the Festival is like playing at home. That does not make it comfortable, as it may sound, but is quite the opposite. It is hard to play for friends and for those people who have been coming to all your concerts for the past ten years.

My program is somehow built around the idea of adjusting music to the piano which was not originally written for it – Bach did not write his Partita No.2 for the instrument we use today; Tchaikovsky’s Scherzo comes from the sixth Symphony (piano arrangement by Feinberg) and his little Lullaby is a song written for voice (arranged by Volodos); Albeniz may evoke the sound of Spanish flamenco guitars and so on.

I fell in love with Mozart lately and particularly with his

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operas and his orchestral works.

My initial idea was to play Mozart’s well known Symphony No.40, arranged for piano by his pupil Hummel, but Pappageno and his companions will show up on stage instead in my own arrangement of the Overture for The Magic Flute.

MIPF – What a great program! We hope you get a great turnout for what promises to be a truly spectacular concert by an incredibly gifted artist.

The 2014 Season continues with performances of other extraordinary artists during its three exciting series: Sundays at Five, a classical salon-style series at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, will continue with performances on January 12, February 23 and April 27.

The Master Series, “Romantic Spectrum” at the Amaturo Theatre of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts will focus on the works of Chopin, Schumann and Liszt on March 23 – March 25. The Discovery Series our crown jewel at the historic Art Deco Colony Theatre on Miami Beach will present four successive evenings of brilliant piano recitals by recently discovered artists on May 15 – May 18.

Please visit www.miamipianofest.com for all the details.

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MIPF – How did your first performance at the Festival come about?

MD – I was living and studying in Italy at the time, but spending a summer at home in Serbia in 2002, when I had the chance to meet my former teacher, Kemal Gekic. Several years had passed since I was out of country, and we reminisced about the past. Maestro asked me to play Medtner’s SonataReminiscenza. At the same time, our mutual friend, pianist and piano teacher, Alan Fraser, offered to record this and several other pieces I had in my fingers back then. Kemal decided to take the recording to the US and share it with someone who was constantly hunting for pianists around the world. It was Giselle Brodsky, the founder and Artistic Director of the Festival. I guess she liked what she heard because the next thing I knew I was booked to perform Medtner, among others, in May of 2003.

MIPF - What happened next?

MD - Giselle suggested that I

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LIFESTYLES

Hometown Kid Is Doing Okay South Florida provided the inspiration for Johnny Depp to succeed

By Larry Blustein - Aventura Digest

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Before he starred in 21 Jump Street, Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, Johnny Depp was one of those students who suffered through creative growing pains.

Born 50 years ago in Owensboro, K.Y., Depp’s family moved to south Florida - where he would blend into a Miramar landscape that was home to thousands of young men and women, trying to find that niche’ that would propel them to that next level.

While Depp’s future was still in the balance as he attended Miramar High School, his father, Johnny Depp, Sr., worked in the city of Hallandale Beach as a Civil Engineer - far removed from the exciting life that his son would one day lead.

The Depp family had made Florida home - and while several teachers and friends always admitted that Depp was creative, he ended up dropping out of school at 16, joining the garage band, The Kids. The group became successful enough to open for the Talking Heads and the B-52s, but they barely made ends meet. It wasn’t until that initial role on 21 Jump Street that started to define his career.

Most recall John Depp, Sr. as a hard-working and very quiet person. Many never heard much about his son when he first took the job in Hallandale Beach. But things would soon change.

“I remember seeing John Depp, Sr. around City Hall from time to time,” longtime Hallandale Beach resident Tonya Alvarez remembered. “It wasn’t until his son began to

appear on TV that people began to talk and show more and more interest.”

For Mike Angulo, who attended middle school and high school with the younger Depp, he always recalled someone who was quiet and remained away from the spotlight. He thought that the move from Kentucky attributed to his rebellion.

“From what I remember about Johnny is that he was usually keeping to himself,” Angulo said. “He was never one of those people that you would automatically associate with outgoing.”

Almost Passed On A Great Role As much as that first job turned out to be just the thing that would help launch his career, Depp almost didn’t take the role.

“I got a call from my agents, who said, “These people want you to come and read for this TV thing, Depp said. “And I said, “No, no, no, no, no”. I didn’t want to sign some big contract that would bind me for years. So they hired somebody else to do it, and they fired him after about a month, and then they called me again and said, “Would you please come in and do it?” My agent said, “The average span of a TV series is thirteen episodes, if that. One season.” So I said OK.” That decision indeed made this unique and gifted athlete what he is today. A well versed actor who is never afraid to take a challenge, and while many of his films have been grand successes, he has also stumbled upon some roles that were not as popular.

“You take chances,” Depp

said. “You get a feeling and sometimes you are right. There are other times that things don’t work out the way you hoped.

You just back up and do what you love.”

His Character Roles Are Legendary As much as he was applauded for many of his movies, it’s his roles that often takes Depp to that next level. People such as Ed Wood in Ed Wood, Joseph D. Pistone in Donnie Brasco, Hunter S. Thompson in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and George Jung in Blow.

It was Blow where many started to see this multitalented actor truly immerse himself in a role. He did the same as bank robber John Dillinger in Michael Mann’s Public Enemies.

Depp also starred in the Tim Burton comedy Dark Shadows in 2012. In the film, he plays Barnabas Collins, a vampire who escapes imprisonment and returns to his family home.

Depp was a longtime fan of the film’s source material—the late 1960s gothic soap opera Dark Shadows—and encouraged friend Burton to bring it to the big screen.

Music Passion In addition his early years, struggling to make ends meet, Depp’s love for music came after his mother bought him a guitar when he was 12. Depp subsequently collaborated with the band Rock City Angels and co-wrote the song “Mary”, which appeared on their debut for Geffen Records, “Young Man’s Blues”.

He has long been a fan of The Rolling Stones and the gypsy musical group Taraf de Haidouks with whom he is friends. Depp remains friends with many in the industry today.

While Depp doesn’t come back to south Florida too much these days, his association with the region is something that his local fans will always hold close to their hearts.

Have any Johnny Depp stories to tell? Drop us a line at the Aventura Digest (Aventura Digest@hotmail.com).

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LIFESTYLES Broward Center Presents The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra

By Eleanor Hannan -Aventura Digest

Under the direction of Anu Tali, the dazzling young conductor will share her music from her native Estonia and masterpieces from Europe and Russia. She is a phenomenal cellist, destined for a starstudded career. As one of the most, intriguing young conductors on the scene today, Anu Tali belongs to a new generation of artists who are constantly searching for fresh musical ideas. The orchestra will open the concert with Overture Number 2 by Veljo Tormis, one of Estonia’s most influential composers that will add a dash of spice from his homeland and launch a program that is thrilling, beautiful and thoroughly satisfying in both content and artistry.

Anu Tali appears regularly with orchestras world-wide including the Japan and Tokyo Philharmonic orchestras, Orchestra Philharmonique de Strasbourg, in addition to so many more, too numerous to mention. Together, with her twin sister Kadri, Anu Tali founded the Nordic Symphony Orchestra in 1997 in order to develop cultural contacts between Estonia and Finland and to unite musicians from around the world. She was also named “Musician of the Year in 2006.

Don’t miss this unique program presented in the Au-Rene Theatre at Broward Center on November 16, 2013 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 to $75 with $115 for Club Level, available at the Center’s box office located at 201 S. W. Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.

Call 954-462-0222 for all additional information.

HOROSOCOPES Aries

Leo

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(March 21 - April 19) You made it through the tough aspects in early October that tested your determination and possibly the strength of one of your closest romantic or business relationships too. The new moon, October 4, was not easy, for it likely brought up challenges, but you are doing so well.

(July 23- August 22) We are now in eclipse season, and you just experienced the first one last month on October 18, a full moon lunar eclipse in Aries that lit up your ninth sector. As a result, your mind may have turned to travel, foreign people and places, or publishing and broadcasting ventures.

(November 22 - December 21) Last month we saw the first of two eclipses on October 18. That eclipse had the power to clarify certain conditions in your love life as well as bring information on other fronts.

Virgo

(December 22 - January 19) Capricorn, Capricorn, where are you?

Oh, I see you, hiding under the bed. I don’t blame you. Last month’s eclipse may have been difficult for your home life, and to make things harder, your career may have brought unexpected news too.

Taurus (April 20- May 20) We are now in eclipse season, which means the events of October and this month will have extra weight. Take note of what comes up, for those events will point you in a new direction in the coming weeks and months.

(August 23 - September 22) Pack your suitcase, dear Virgo, because it appears you’ll be going places.

With so many planets lighting your travel sector, plus a new moon solar eclipse in the middle of the month, doing the same, you will have to bolt your shoes to the floor to avoid going out of town.

Gemini

Libra

(May 21 - June 20) Gemini, you have more than your normal workload to complete on your desk, and being high-strung to begin with, those deadlines may concern you.

Of course, you have much too much to do. Your company loves you, and that’s how companies reward you - with more work!

(September 23 - October 22) Dear Libra, November may become a turning point month for you, where many things change for the better. As a cardinal sign, you have not had an easy year, but the year is not over yet, so there is always a possibility things will suddenly change and improve.

Scorpio

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) This has been a surprisingly challenging year for you so far, and by now you’ve come through in excellent shape and you have every reason to hold your head high. You are now in a far better month, November.

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Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) You may have waited all year for November’s sterling career aspects to arrive. You are now entering one of the very best months of all of 2013 for making a big leap up to a new and very prestigious position.

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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

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HEALTH

Howie Mandel wants you to know the facts about AFib-related stroke Test your knowledge while raising money for National Stroke Association (BPT) - When celebrity game show host Howie Mandel was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib) not caused by a heart valve problem, he didn’t know that he was one of approximately 5.8 million people living in the U.S. with the condition or that it put him at a five times greater risk of stroke.

“I was shocked when I learned how serious this condition is,” said Mandel. “Since then, I’ve tried to learn everything I could about AFib. Now, I am challenging others to learn more about AFib and its increased risk of stroke at www.FibsOrFacts.com.”

Fibs or Facts The Emmy(R)-nominated game show host makes a living challenging people, and now he’s teamed up with Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer to encourage people to test their knowledge of AFib and its increased risk of stroke with the Fibs or Facts educational campaign.

“Because AFib is really close to my heart, it is important to me to share my experience with it and help others learn more about AFib and its increased risk of stroke,” said Mandel.

Mandel is encouraging people to visit www.FibsOrFacts.com to take the Fibs or Facts quiz to test their knowledge while raising money for National Stroke Association. For each person who completes the quiz, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer will make a $1 donation to National Stroke Association, up to $25,000.

A medical opinion “Nearly one in four people over the age of 40 will develop AFib,” said Dr. Annabelle Volgman of Rush University Medical Center. “Yet many people are unfamiliar with the condition and its increased risk of stroke,” said Dr. Volgman.

With AFib, the top chambers of your heart (the atria) do not contract properly to push blood through the heart. As a result, some blood remains in the atria, which can pool, and a clot may form. These clots can travel to the brain, blocking or limiting blood flow, and result in a stroke. In fact, 15 percent of strokes are attributable to AFib not caused by a heart valve problem.

If you have AFib not caused by a heart valve problem, it’s important to talk to your doctor about treatment options that can help reduce the risk of stroke.

The Fibs or Facts campaign is sponsored by BristolMyers Squibb and Pfizer. Howie Mandel is a paid spokesperson.

A single mom’s million-dollar idea to kill lice with salt (BPT) - For Wendy Langley, a nightmare ordeal with head lice has turned into a multimillion dollar dream. With sheer determination and passion, the Oregon mother has turned the head lice industry on its head with a product that kills lice with, of all things, salt. And it’s all because she was trying to protect her child, and millions more just like her.

“When my daughter was in elementary school she had her first attack of head lice,” says Langley.

“So I went to the pharmacy to find a treatment. I opened the bottle and was taken aback by the smell that came from it. It smelled like bug spray. I thought, ‘I’m going to put this on my daughter’s head?’”

At home, Langley did

what millions of Americans do each year and put the toxic product on her daughter’s scalp. It was a traumatic experience that wracked Langley with guilt. She instructed her daughter to hold a towel over her forehead to keep the liquid from getting in her eyes.

“It was horrible,” says Langley, “we were both crying.”

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The trauma of that experience lingered with Langley. “All I could think about was all the parents out there who were facing the same horrible ordeal that I did.” With that, she became a mother on a mission to help her daughter and the millions of parents looking for a nontoxic and safe alternative to killing lice.

After months of research, she found the silver bullet she was looking for: natrum muriaticum, also known as sodium chloride, or common table salt. It was a safe active ingredient that the lice couldn’t survive or build a resistance to.

“It was just one of those ‘aha’ moments, that hit me like a brick,” says Langley.

She worked with a top formulation scientist from a local university to create a gel version of the product.

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Colorful accents create extraordinary spaces

(BPT) - When looking to transform your home, elements such as doors, ceilings and trim are perfect places to add color. These architectural details can create a wow factor with well-placed splashes of color.

“An unexpected pop of color adds interest to a space, helping an otherwise ordinary room become warm and welcoming, or modern and luxurious,” says David Bromstad,

HGTV star and celebrity interior designer.

“Doors, ceilings and trim are my favorite places to introduce bold accents. And if you start with a coordinated palette, it’s easy to find an accent color you love.”

Bromstad recommends HGTV HOME(TM)

by Sherwin-Williams, a collection of interior and exterior color palettes that simplifies the process of choosing hues for home accents or accessories, so you get it right every time.

Bromstad offers the following tips for using color to accent your space.

• Welcome guests with statement doors.

Refreshing your home, inside or out, can be as easy as a brightly colored door that welcomes visitors. Boost curb appeal by inviting guests into your home with a bold orange or red front door. Inside the home, captivate guests with indulgent, exotic hues on doors.

• Rethink the white ceiling. To make a space feel expansive, or for an unexpected touch of luxury, consider a colorful ceiling. A sky-blue porch ceiling draws from nature and helps your outside space to shine. Inside, for an elegant dining room, opt for rich hues such as black or deep gray.

• Frame your space in neutrals. White trim offers depth and sophistication to your home.

To give your interior a twist of modern luxury, opt for white trim with a hint of gray or taupe.

Outside, consider white trim with a touch of blue or green.

“You don’t need to paint an entire room or exterior to transform the aesthetic of your home. Refreshing a space, inside or out, can be easily accomplished if you start with unique accents and architectural elements,” says Bromstad.

For additional inspiration and information on HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams, visit sherwin-williams.com/hgtv.

Easy-to-update items to make your new home yours unique, repetitive decorative painting styles. Each roll of tape features a precut repeating pattern, so all you need to do is simply unroll, apply and get painting to create your desired look. From delicate, narrow waves throughout a bathroom or nursery, to bold, wide chevron patterns in the living area or bedroom, this tape can be used in any room of the house.

Fabulous frames When moving into a new space, the things you love should take center stage. Once your home reflects who you are, the rest will slowly fall into place. Photo frames are the ideal choice to add a decorative and personalized touch to any room.

Bring this common decor pick into the modern age by creating a personal gallery and displaying frames of varying shapes and sizes. To do this, plan the layout of the frames before hanging, either with paper on the wall or by arranging them on the floor. Or, you can simply purchase prearranged frame galleries at home decor retailers.

Faucet focus Kitchen and bath makeovers tend to have the biggest impact on a home and its resale value.

However, new homeowners who are strapped for cash may not have a large budget for a full-scale bathroom remodel.

Fortunately, there are several basic swaps that can quickly change the look and feel of a bath.

The easiest way to remodel your bathroom is to replace its hardestworking fixture - the faucet. This is a project new homeowners can tackle themselves at a reasonable price. Moen offers a wide variety of faucet options like the new single-handle Boardwalk bathroom faucet, to add a fresh, elegant look to the sink. Available at Lowe’s, Boardwalk fits almost any decor and comes in Moen’s Spot Resist Brushed Nickel finish, which resists fingerprints and water spots, so the faucet will stay looking clean as you show it off to family and friends. For a polished look, swap out old hardware with afford-

able, coordinated accessories including robe hooks, towel rings and towel bars.

Energy-saving essentials Wasting energy means wasting money. When you go from a renter to a home owner, it’s important to recognize and fix energydraining areas before bills pile up. Caulking around windows and spaces between the floor and baseboards in attics and sun rooms will help prevent drafts. Consider purchasing a draft stopper for the bottoms of doors so wind or heat doesn’t slip through.

Additionally, service your furnace annually, so it produces more heat while using less energy.

Let there be light Lighting is a great way to add warmth to a sparse space. If you’re looking to create an intimate atmosphere, place several table lamps throughout the room. -You can also amp up energy savings by switching to LED bulbs these bulbs don’t cause heat buildup and last up to 10 times as long as

compact fluorescents and 20 times longer than incandescent bulbs.

It’s very easy for decorating to become overwhelming for new homeowners. By starting with these few swift home decor swaps, your new home will be a comfortable and welcoming environment in no time.

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Follow these seven simple steps and soon your daily shower escape can become sensational and safe - all with only a minimal investment.

STEP 1: Undress without mess Before stepping into the shower, are you going to commit one of the biggest pet peeves of dropping your clothes on the floor ... or will you hang them up? To ensure that your bath looks neat don’t drop your clothes on the floor. Instead, install a robe hook (or two) just outside the shower to easily hang-up clothes.

STEP 2: Start the shower When turning on the shower, are you greeted with a sensational stream or a wimpy wash? To create a sensational shower,

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“The shower has become a therapeutic retreat in homes,” says Rebecca Kolls, consumer insights specialist for Iconoculture, a global consumer research and advisory firm. “An effective showerhead brings an experience that’s as good as it gets - the golden ticket for relaxation.”

Upgrading your showerhead is simple. Just unscrew your current showerhead; wrap some plumber’s tape around the arm; and screw on the new showerhead. A rainshower is an excellent choice to provide quality coverage - and there are many options at affordable prices.

STEP 3: Pamper with products Did you know that men cite “having too many items cluttering up the space” as their number one pet peeve in the shower? And while we don’t want to part with our favorite body wash,

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STEP 4: Stretch your space During a recent Moen survey, 45 percent of homeowners wished their bathrooms were larger, with 37 percent specifically wishing to enhance their shower space. If you’re thinking of an update, don’t think adding additional shower space means adding a lot of cost. You can easily add additional elbow room by simply swapping your straight shower curtain rod with a curved shower rod like the new Moen Tension Curved Shower Rod (Lowe’s, $39.98).

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STEP 5: Take a seat Ahh ... clutter conquered, a great showerhead, more elbow room but wouldn’t you be more relaxed - and feel more secure while shaving your legs or washing your feet if you had a nice place to sit? If your shower doesn’t have built-in seating, there is a wide range of options, from freestanding chairs or seats to more upscale fold-down shower seats featuring teak and stainless finishes. But no matter which you choose, you’ll soon see that serenity in the shower feels safer in a seated position.

STEP 6: Slip and slide It’s inevitable in the bath - water is going to create slick surfaces. On average, 370 people, of varying ages, suffer bathtub or shower-related injuries each day in the United States according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

So, before you step in and shower, be sure that you won’t become a statistic. For less than the cost of a cup of coffee, you can install treads to the bottom of your shower for more sure footing and added traction.

STEP 7: Grab a towel Finally, once you’re squeaky clean and relaxed, you’ll want to reach out for a fluffy, warm towel. How can you ensure your towels are close at hand? Install a towel bar just outside the shower area. But don’t choose just any towel bar - add extra safety with a towel bar that incorporates a grab bar.

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