October 2016 Aventura Digest

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ARE YOU SUFFERING? The shocking truth about how to stop being a victim to wearing those agonizing dentures once and for all!!!! food being trapped and decaying under their dentures. Successful placement of the Mini Dental Implant addresses and solves all of these social and practical problems. Denture patients all over the world have experienced relief from loose or ill-fitting dentures. Uniquely, the MDI can be utilized to stabilize a denture in a

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The Damaging Effects Of Wearing Dentures Are Clear!

Your jawbones need the support of the tooth roots to remain healthy, stimulated and strong. Throughout time, jawbones that do not have the support of tooth roots lose height, width and density of the bone.

The jawbone immediately after extraction of all teeth is of normal height, width and density.

After several years of wearing dentures, the jawbone deteriorates due to the constant pressure during chewing. The changes in bone height and width make the original dentures fit poorly.

Continuing to wear dentures will result in further jawbone deterioration and an increasingly poor denture fit, significantly affecting qualty of life.

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What Are Mini Dental Implants? The Mini Dental Implant (MDI) System consists of a miniature titanium implant that acts like the root of your tooth and a retaining fixture that is incorporated into the base of your denture, The head of the implant is shaped like a ball and the retaining fixture acts like a socket that contains a rubber O-ring. The O-ring snaps over the ball when the denture is seated and holds the denture at a predetermined level of force. When seated, the denture gently rests on the gum tissue. The implant fixtures allow for micromobility while withstanding natural lifting forces.

Is the Mini Dental Implant FDA approved? Yes, the product is safe for public use and in fact, has beneficial attributes, the FDA granted its formal consent to market the Mini Dental Implant device not only as a transitional or temporary dental product, but significantly, as a long-term item. IMTEC was the first company to receive long-term approval of its MDI implants from the FDA, and for several years, was the only company to have that distinction.

When can Mini Dental Implants be used? When critically needed for support purposes, and where solid bony adaptation (integration) has clearly occurred, mini implants can function as long-term supporting structures rather than as short-term or medium term devices. In fact, some have been successfully functioning in patients’ jaws for several decades. In the past several years, some clinicians have been utilizing MDI for single tooth replacements and in crown and bridge cases.

What’s the primary and most effective use for Mini Dental Implants? The most effective use of this unique dental product is stabilization of a lower denture. There are approximately 50 million people in the United States who are “edentulous” (literally meaning lacking teeth) who struggle daily with their dentures. A majority suffer a great deal of discomfort as a result of loose or ill-fitting dentures.

Many denture wearers simply withdraw from any type of social engagement as a result of being compelled to wear them.

Moreover, it’s not uncommon for family members to complain about a denture wearer’s disagreeable breath as a result of

cedure that can be performed under a mild anesthesia. The mini dental implants, which are approximately the size of wooden toothpicks, are placed about five millimeters apart in the patient’s mandible. The patient’s denture is then carefully adjusted by the dentist to allow it to snap onto the four mini implants. The stabilized denture allows a patient to speak and eat with confidence.

The Mini Dental Implants are placed in about an hour’s time. Because of the unique, minimally invasive procedure, the minute size of the implants, and the characteristic placement area, the typical Mini Dental Implant patient can enjoy a light meal an hour or so after having the mini implants placed.

CONTENTS

Front Page

Cataract Surgery A Breeze For Retired Optometrist.........................PG 10 21st Annual Founders Day Celebration............................................PG 15

City News

Are You Suffering?..................................................................................PG 3 Job-hunting Millennials.......................................................................PG 5

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Aventura Celebrates A Monster Mash Themed Halloween...............PG 6 Aventura Salutes America’s Veterans...................................................PG 6 CodeRED...............................................................................................PG 6

Community Calendar...........................................................................PG 8 Cataract Surgery A Breeze For Retired Optometrist.........................PG 10 4 Tips For Making Your Retirement Savings Last Longer.................PG 12 Lessons Learned In Hiring A Private Aide.........................................PG 14

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Por qué celebramos el mes de la Herencia Hispana........................PG 16 7 Consejos Para Alimentarte Mejor...................................................PG 16

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CITY NEWS Why Job-Hunting Millennials Could Find A Perfect Match With The Federal Government The greying of the federal-government workforce could soon create a hiring crisis as a large swath of older workers retires in the coming years and a new generation declines to fill the breach.

Simply put, most young people who are in job-search mode tend to look elsewhere, finding no motivation to vie for federal government positions that may strike them as more dreary than dazzling.

“Millennials want to work some place that seems cool, like Google, or at least for a company with a recognizable name,” says Ann Vanderslice (www.annv anderslice.com), president and CEO of Retirement Planning Strategies, which specializes in advising federal workers about their benefits.

“Not that the federal government isn’t a recognizable name. But it just seems bureaucratic to them, with lots of rules and structures.”

The nonprofit group Partnership for Public Service reports that just 7 percent of federal government jobs are held by

millennials, even though they account for 23 percent of the overall U.S. workforce.

In addition to preferring lessbureaucratic employers, millennials also are dissuaded by the online system for applying for federal employment, a website called USAJobs. Vanderslice describes USAJobs as a “hornets nest” of an application system.

“It’s very cumbersome,” she says.

“They get lost in it. And then, if you do finish the application, it can take six to nine months for the hiring process to play out. Most of them find other jobs in the meantime.”

But if they’re willing to persist, millennials could find that employment with the federal government is more desirable than they realize.

• Advancement opportunities. Federal jobs come with an enormous potential to move up quickly because about 30 percent of federal employees are eligible to retire right now, and likely will be retiring

in the next three to five years. They are holding higher positions that will suddenly open up, Vanderslice says. That means some young people who start at one of the entry-level positions could be making more than $80,000 in just three to five years.

• Benefits. Federal employees enjoy exceptional benefits compared to many other workers. Not only do they have health benefits and paid holidays, they also have both the Thrift Savings Plan, a 401(k)-style plan, and a pension, something few private companies offer anymore. ”Millennials, unfortunately, often don’t understand the value of that,”

Vanderslice says.

• Having an impact. Studies have shown that millennials prefer jobs with a purpose beyond making money. Employment with the federal government can provide just the opportunity they are looking for to make a positive difference in people’s lives. “Not only would millennials benefit from joining the federal government labor pool, but the government would benefit, too,” Vanderslice says. “Millennials could bring with them some of that youthful enthusiasm. They also tend to be technologically savvy. This is a potential match that would work well for both the employee and the employer.”

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The City of Aventura Celebrates a Monster Mash Themed Halloween The City of Aventura invites all spooky monsters to come help transform Founders Park into a monster mash by celebrating a special, safe and enjoyable Halloween evening on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 4:30 PM – 9 PM. The monster mash includes a disc jockey with interactive games, bounce houses, activity stations, fortune telling, a trick or treat trail, costume parade, and food trucks!

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tle in for the feature length PG movie, “Ice Age: Collision Course”, starting at 7 PM with festival type seating, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

Refreshments will be available for purchase during the entire event from several food trucks offering Halloween treats and meals. Alcoholic beverages and pets are not permitted.

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located at 3105 NE 190 Street, and parking will be available at the City of Aventura Government Center parking garage (located just west of Founders Park) as well as the Harbour Centre located on the corner of NE 188 Street and NE 29 Avenue. Complimentary shuttle service will run to and from the Harbour Centre and Founders Park from 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM.

For more information, visit cityofaventura.com or contact Founders Park at 305-466-0183.

Aventura Salutes America’s Veterans The City of Aventura honors America’s veterans at the annual Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 10 AM at the Aventura Government Center located at 19200 West Country Club Drive.

The City will remember and recognize all the brave men and women who have served the nation, and those who are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. The annual ceremony includes

For more information, visit cityofaventura.com or contact the Community Services Department at 305-466-8930.

community regarding severe weather and storm related information.

The CodeRED system serves as part of the City’s emergency planning and communications outreach to its community by using the system’s capabilities to

CodeRED The City of Aventura encourages residents to enroll in CodeRED, an emergency notification system which allows the City to deliver critical messages and alerts to the

local veterans sharing personal reflections, patriotic performances by Aventura City of Excellence School, a World War II display, as well as participation from local veterans groups.

send telephone calls, text messages and emails.

All persons and businesses within Aventura limits are encouraged to visit cityofaventura.com/ codered to enroll in the system. No one should automatically assume they are in the emergency contact database.

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• Aventura Hospital Volunteer Program oppts. 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. Sandy Cohn, Volunteer Services 305 682-7395.

• 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.

• Seniors vs. Crime is a special project of the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Florida with 35 offices throughout the state. Trained volunteers will provide free assistance to the elderly (or any adult) who might have been scammed or victimized by contractors or other unscrupulous businesses. Visit the local office at the NMB Police Station, 16901 NE 19th Ave., 10 a.m - 2 p.m. Mon.-Wed., call (305) 9482955. Visit: www.seniorsvscrime.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, for info, call: (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.

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• Jewelry Design classes are being held every 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday at 11:30 AM at the Griffing Center in North Miami.

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 center fee. Students will provide their own beads and supplies to suit their personal preference. The Griffing Center is located at 12220 NE 3rd Ave (Griffing Blvd) in North Miami. For more information, contact Amy at: (305) 788-0484.

• Jewish War Veterans Post and Auxilary #682 of North Miami Beach meets the 4th Sunday of every month. Everyone is invited to attend. Free breakfast is provided. For more information, please call: (954) 457-9178 Or: (305) 945-4875.

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Cataract surgery a breeze for retired optometrist ever seen. Every member of his staff was more informative than the next. Great experience!”

Like many of Dr. Braverman’s patients who have had procedures done at Braverman Eye Center in Hallandale Beach, Dr. Fetch, who is an avid golfer with a busy schedule, was totally blown away by the overall experience.

“The craziest thing about the procedure is that with the cataract surgery, and the laser that was also performed to relieve pressure from Glaucoma, I am so pleased at the way everything has turned out in such a short time,” Dr. Fetch explained. And the best news is that he has recovered 20/20 uncorrected vision because Dr. Braverman corrected his astigmatism!

Dr. Dennis Fetch, a well-known optometrist in Broward County, left, and Dr. Stanley Braverman.

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Dr. Dennis Fetch, a well-known optometrist in Broward County, had a lifetime of great vision and tremendous health. But just like anything else in our bodies, time catches up to us with our eyesight.

Because he had spent over 35 years of his life dealing with patient’s eyes as a Fort Lauderdale optometrist, Dr. Fetch, who has been retired now for nine years, had a better understanding of what he was facing as he got older.

“I have always been blessed to have had very good vision,” Dr. Fetch said. “But just like any of the patients that I had, when you reach a certain age, your eyes change.” Like many of his patients who faced that decision when developing cataracts or any other vision problems that come along with age, Dr. Fetch started to develop problems in his right eye.

That is when he started to do his research on who he has sent his patients to in the past.

“I thought the best way to find out about a doctor who I would choose would be based on the experiences my own patients had,” Dr. Fetch explained. “All the specialists that I send my patients to are good, but I was looking for one who

was consistent across the board.”

The reputation that Dr. Stanley Braverman has had over the past three plus decades in south Florida was the name that came up the most. The decision had been made.

“If you lived and worked down here as an optometrist for any length of time, Dr. Braverman was certainly a name that was well respected in the ophthalmic profession, Dr. Fetch pointed out. “His cutting edge approach has been recognized by so many, such as the University of Miami School of Medicine and the Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital/ Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.”

While he is retired, Dr. Fetch still remains busy, traveling between his home in south Florida and Albany, Ga. But in between all he had going on, in June, he made the appointment to have his cataract surgery with Dr. Braverman.

Even though he knew much of what was going on - and being around the eyes much of his adult life - Dr. Fetch still listened to every word when Dr. Braverman and the staff had their initial consultation.

“The entire experience - from the beginning was tremendous,” he said.

“This was one of the best run offices I had

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.

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 clear lensectomy surgery, the patient cosmetically wants to get rid

of their glasses, but they are out of the LASIK treatment range.

Cataract Surgery: What To Expect Thanks to new advancements, this is a great time to have cataract surgery.

Your eye is like a camera. It has photographic paper (the retina), and a camera lens. Two excellent options exist for cataract surgery. The choice is yours.

Traditional Cataract Surgery is the removal of your cloudy natural camera lens, which is usually dissolved using high frequency ultrasound through a small (less than 3 millimeter) opening. If your eye qualifies, the second option, Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery can now be done using state of the art Femtosecond Laser technology to assist with parts of the cataract surgical procedure, including softening up the cloudy camera lens. This reduces the amount of high frequency ultrasound needed. Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery takes a delicate procedure and refines it even more, so that the surgical precision is unparalleled.

The computer-guided accuracy of the laser compliments your doctor’s skills with today’s latest technology. An artificial man made lens is then placed inside the eye where the cloudy lens used to be.

There are several types of high quality premium vision lenses that can be used, giving you potentially better results than with a standard basic lens. 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, Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery, and Dr. Braverman’s newly trademarked LACE™ procedure.

The LACE™ procedure, if you are deemed a candidate, can nearly always guarantee that the patient will need no glasses for distance vision, and no glasses for dis-

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CITY NEWS BRAVERMAN Continued From Pg 10 tance or near vision if a multifocal lens implant is used. At the Braverman Eye Center, we are proud to offer the advanced AMO CATALYS® Precision Laser System, for unsurpassed Femtosecond Laser Assisted cataract surgery performance.

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

(Laser Assisted Cataract Extraction) 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 coauthored a book on Z-Lasik that is being distributed internationally.

You can find it on Amazon.com.

An initial cataract or LASIK consultation can be scheduled by calling the Braverman Eye Center at: (954) 458-2112 or (305) 374-8694. For additional information please contact Regina Vasquez, Surgery Coordinator for cataract surgery, or Rosemary Hartford, LASIK Coordinator for LASIK surgery, or visit the Braverman Eye Center website at www.bravermaneyecenter.com where you can watch a video of cataract or LASIK surgery and learn more about all of the latest

The Braverman Eye Center is located at: 1935 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. www.bravermaneyecenter.com. advances in cataract surgery and upgraded lens implants, as well as LASIK Surgery, including Near-Far Multifocal PresbyLASIK, for patients over 40 years old who require glasses for both distance and near vision.

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; Andre Sarraga MD FACS, Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon; Aarup Kubal

MD FACS, Complex Glaucoma Specialist; Jesse Pelletier MD, FACS, Corneal Surgeon; Eric Ciliberti MD, NeuroOphthalmologist; and Ryan Y. Hargreaves OD, Shalonda McCallum OD and Alyssa Keating OD. All sub-specialist surgeons at the Braverman Eye Center are Board Certified.

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4 Tips For Making Your Retirement Savings Last Longer Many retirees and those nearing retirement express a common fear.

They worry about running out of money; finding their bank account drained with years of life still ahead of them.

“The reality is that a large percentage of Americans simply don’t have the kind of savings they need,” says Chuck Price, president of Price Financial Group Wealth Management Inc. (www.pfgwm.com) and author of “Investing Simplified: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You.” “When that’s the case, there are other strategies they’ll need to consider.”

His suggestions for stretching retirement dollars as much as possible include: Work longer: Nothing says you have to stop working at a particular age. You can continue in your career, find a new one or just work part-time. Even temporary employment can help keep the cash flowing so you don’t have to tap into your savings too much.

Cultivate alternative income streams: You can reduce your reliance on your retirement portfolio by cultivating

income streams. “This could be done through a side business or maybe by making investments outside your retirement portfolio that pay dividends,” Price says.

“There are a number of ways you might be able to come up with some extra income.”

Cut costs: Are there expenses you can get rid of if money becomes too tight?

Maybe you don’t need to play golf every day or dine out so often. Are you paying for insurance on an extra car that you really don’t need anymore or for a motorcycle you rarely ride? “Retirement is supposed to be fun, I know, but in tough economic times you’ll have to make decisions,” Price says. “If your situation improves, you can add some of those luxuries back later.”

Reconsider the financial help you give others: Older people often want to help their children and grandchildren financially, but you might need to cut back on your charity. “If your own survival and financial situation is being threatened, you need to pull back a bit,” Price says. “You’re trying to make your

money outlive you, so it might be necessary in times of economic turmoil to reduce how much you provide to others.”

On the upside, Price says, it’s worth noting that expenses in retirement might not end up being as much as you think.

“Most people spend less money as they get older because they stop driving, traveling and buying clothes,” Price says.

“The main exception is, if there’s a need for long-term care, which can be very expensive.

“But most of my clients in retirement,

usually after about age 80, aren’t spending anywhere close to what they planned for.”

About Chuck Price: Chuck Price (www.pfgwm.com) is president and wealth manager for Price Financial Group Wealth Management Inc. He also is author of “Investing Simplified: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You.” Price has more than 40 years of financial experience and hosts a popular radio show, “Investing Simplified,” that airs on Freedom 970 in Portland, Ore.

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At first, all was fabulous. Mom said Marie helped her with showering, picking out her clothes, made small meals, and they went to dinner a lot. Mom also said Marie helped her clean out her drawers and closets, and helped her organize her things.

Then, mom began to complain that Marie moves things around, and mom cannot find them. She told Marie to keep things in one place, and that Marie raised her voice to her. I spoke to Marie, who

said mom moves things around herself, and then cannot find them. I suggested that since mom can get confused, it might be best to organize things the way it would be easier for her. The next day, mom called and said her diamond ring and earrings were missing, and the $400 spare money that she has kept in the corner of her bedside table for years was also missing. I asked to speak to Marie. Mom informed me that Marie went down to the store and had not yet returned.

When I called back later, mom said Marie still had not returned and she did not know what she should do for dinner. I called Security in mom’s building. They had not seen the aide since she left in the morning. I asked them to check on mom.

Feeling upset myself, I called another neighbor, asking if she could either include my mother in her dinner plans or help mom order delivery from a local restaurant, and then see to it that she had something for breakfast in the morning. I called the Aventura police to report a possible theft, and booked an early morning flight back to Florida.

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Celebrating 21 years with the Annual Founders Day Celebration and Green Market Kick-Off

By Larry Blustein - Aventura Digest

As each year passes, the history of Aventura brings so many stories and stirs memories of the growth that has been part of south Florida’s elite landscape.

Still one of the most prestigious addresses in southern Florida, Aventura has been one of those communities that has set standards - while attracting some of the most recognized developers, businesses and entertainment destinations anywhere.

From that piece of land that sat east of U.S. 1 with so many plans for development, this is a community that grew and embraced the location and being that destination that many flock to from all over the world.

On Sunday, Nov. 13, the City of Aventura celebrates its 21st anniversary of

incorporation - with its annual Founders Day celebration, including the kick-off of the City’s seasonal Green Market. The celebration and market will take place from noon – 5 PM at Founders Park located at 3105 NE 190 Street.

“Having lived here for 20 years - and coming from up north, I cannot say how much I have enjoyed raising my family and living here in this beautiful and convenient city,” April Ramos said.

“My husband and I embrace everything that has happened here over the years, and that includes this Founders Day event. We are 10 minutes from the beach and right in the heart of everything else.”

From those days of the two and three condos that

were constructed in the late 1960s and into the early 70s, where Publix and a few other destinations started to pop up, many who have been around here for a long time, truly embrace what Aventura has become, and that is why this event is so important - to all.

Remember, even before Aventura became a city, they had been part of the growth of Northeast Miami-Dade for decades.

Kim Triana remembers those days. She grew up in North Miami during the 1960s and 70s - and even though Biscayne Blvd. was barely four lanes, it was still the main road from north to south.

“There were those little mom and pop kind of stores all along US 1,” Triana recalled. “We had heard all about Aventura

and what they were planning - like a mall that would one day replace 163rd Street as a favorite spot. There were so many things planned - and as they became a reality becoming a city made a lot of sense.”

Founders Day Has It All When you come to help celebrate the City’s 21st anniversary bash, you will see plenty. From stilt walkers, jugglers, activities, food, and the opening of the impressive Green Market, to a variety of outdoor and recreational activities. Join in and participate in fun games; get creative at the interactive art and science stations, or unleash your fun, personal

style in the Makeover Madness station. In addition, share the excitement with little ones at Toddler Town; relax under the dining tents while catching a game of football on HDTVs and feast on a bite from any of the fantastic food trucks. Become dazzled by the acts on the community stage featuring the Aventura STAR talent competition and many more surprises!

Green Market Will Have You Coming Back The City’s Green Market will also launch its season at Founders Day with a variety of vendors selling vegetables, artisan baked goods, juices, jellies & jam, as well as oils & vinegars. After the kick-off

at Founders Day, the market will be held every Sunday from 9 AM – 2:30 PM at Founders Park South through April 2017.

Free parking will be available at the Aventura Government Center Parking Garage just west of Founders Park and at the Harbour Center on the corner of NE 188 Street and NE 29 Avenue. Free shuttle service between the Harbour Centre and Founders Park will operate on Founders Day from 11:30 AM - 6 PM. Interested vendors should contact Colleen Sullivan at: Colleen@seas tarevent.com and/or at: 954-618-9977. Tent space is limited and will be assigned in the order received.

For more information, visit: cityofaventura.com - or contact the Community Services Department at: 305-466-8930.

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El origen de la festividad Por qué celebramos el mes de la Herencia Hispana En 1968, el Congreso autorizo al presidente Lyndon B. Johnson a que proclamara la Semana Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, que inclufa el 15 de septiembre - fecha en que se celebran las independencias de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras y Nicaragua- y 16 de septiembre y el 18 de septiembre -fechas en que Mexico y Chile celebran su independencia. Para estimular la participacion, el presidente Gerald R. Ford emitio una proclama en 1974 que instaba a las escuelas y a las organizaciones de derechos humanos a participar de lleno en esa semana. Veinte &los Inas tarde, el 17 de agosto de 1988, el presidente Ronald Reagan reitero la llamada de Ford a un

reconocimiento Inas amplio de los estadounidenses de origen hispano y para ello el Congreso aprobo la Ley 100-402 que amplio la celebracion por un periodo de 31 dias al que se denomino Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana - desde el 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, oficializando de esta forma la celebracion.

El presidente Ronald Reagan fijo por ley en 1988 la celebracion del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, que habria de realizarse cada año por un periodo de un mes. Reagan extendio y le dio oficialidad a una fiesta que habia sido creada dos decadas antes por el presidente Lindon B. Johnson El Mes de la Herencia Hispana presenta una oportuniclad para dirigir la atenciøon nacional a las

contribuciones de la cornunidad hispana a la sociedad estadouniciense. Gran parte de las actividades programadas durante este me s ayudan a difundir la cultura hispana y a celebrar to logros individuales de los leis pars en este pas. Un mes de reconocimiento y celebración El Mes de la Herencia Hispana se

conmemora del 15 de septiembre al l5 de octubre.

Durante este mes, muchas actividades alrededor del país celebran el gran aporte de los hispanos a la cultura de los Estacios Unidos.

Hoy en día la cultura hispana es parte integral de la cultura estadounidense y se puede

observar en su gran diversidad de sabores, mtisica, idioma y costumbres. continuacion se tian a conocer al nos datos interesantes sob re la comunidad hispana, que continua creciendo tanto en ntimeros como en aportaciones economicas, sociales y culturales. Población y lenguaje La poblacion hispana en los Estados Unidos es el grupo minoritario mas grande del país con ins de 57 millones de personas, o e1l8 por ciento del total de la población, de acuerdo con el censo realizado por el Pew Research Center de 2014. Se calcula que 40 millones de personas hablan asp of en casa y Inds de la mitaci dicen hablar ingles “muy lei err segun datos de la Oficina del Cells° de 2015.

7 Consejos Para Alimentarte Mejor Por Cecilia Mandriotti - Reportera y Conductora de Televisión

Cuando decidas alimentarte mejor no es que estés a dieta, solamente estas siguiendo un plan de alimentación saludable para toda tu vida, recuerda: comer bien no es cuestión de 1 o 6 meses, es un estilo de vida. No empieces una dieta que terminara algún día comienza con un estilo de vida que durara toda la vida Para bajar de peso no necesitas evitar completamente el consumo de grasa, o consumir solo frutas y vegetales, ni tampoco solo alimentos ricos en proteína, tienes que lograr un equilibrio en el consumo de carbohidratos, proteínas y grasa. Para equilibrarte debes de:

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1. Invertir inteligentemente en tu alimentación Si en ocasiones gastas cantidades excesivas de dinero en comprar el mejor maquillaje, accesorios, el vestido, o el abrigo de marca y que está a la moda, también debes gastar ese dinero en la compra de una variedad de alimentos con un alto valor nutricional para incluirlos en tu alimentación diaria. Recuerda que tu alimentación es más importante que estar a la moda o que verte bien superficialmente.

2. No omitas ningún tiempo de comida, incluso puedes realizar dos meriendas al día para mejorar tu digestión. Una de las excusas más frecuentes que escucho de mis pacientes es: “por mi trabajo no me queda tiempo de desayunar” o “como a la hora que sea, cuando me queda tiempo”, esta es una de las razones por las que a muchas personas les es difícil bajar de peso.

Aunque tu trabajo te demande mucho tiempo, siempre debes tomarte 15 o 20 minutos para comer (debes volver sagrado este tiempo).

3. Debes ser ordenado y establecer un horario de alimentación. Pregúntate ¿Cuánto tiempo te demoras para maquillarte o arreglar tu cabello? Puedes levantarte 25 minutos antes de lo habitual para preparar tu desayuno. Recuerda que respetar cada tiempo de comida es indispensable para lograr un peso saludable.

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Necesitas dominio propio, disciplina, perseverancia y fuerza de voluntad para cambiar tus hábitos alimentarios. Si has sido capaz de crearte hábitos alimentarios inadecuados, también serás capaz de adoptar hábitos alimentarios saludables.

6. Aléjate de los alimentos que sabes que son tentación para ti.

7. Es indispensable que aumentes tu consumo de agua y que realices actividad física para lograr un peso saludable y mejorar tu salud. Puedes consumir un vaso con agua 20 minutos antes de cada comida, esto te brindara una sensación de saciedad y ayudara a tu digestión. La falta de tiempo o el agotamiento debido a nuestra jornada laboral tampoco es una excusa para decirle NO al ejercicio. Si no puedes ir a un gimnasio, puedes ver o descargar videos sobre diferentes rutinas de ejercicios: aeróbicos, abdominales, glúteos, yoga, y realizarlos en casa por 30 minutos al día y progresivamente aumentar el tiempo, frecuencia y la intensidad.

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¿No le darías la llave de tu casa un extraño, verdad?

Por César Mauricio. Especialista en Comunicación Digital

Facebook es una palabra que en los últimos años acaparó muchos titulares en la prensa, relacionada con algunos eventos lamentables como menores de edad que extorsionan a sus compañeros en el colegio; depravados que captan a sus víctimas vía redes sociales, bullying escolar y hasta se volvió común que alguna conozcas alguna pareja que se haya separado por culpa de alguna foto o comentario desatinado en la red social.

Gracias a este espacio, trataremos de utilizar el uso responsable del uso de internet, redes sociales y videojuegos. Son herramientas fundamentales, pasatiempos divertidos y hasta educativos. Pero siempre es bueno recordar que debemos estar atentos a lo que tus hijos hacen y publican cuando se encuentran navegando en la red.

Debemos reforzar la idea de que no necesitamos volvernos expertos en tecnología ni “superdotado en computación”. Solo basta con estar convencidos de que nuestra mejor arma es el sentido común, nuestro buen juicio y sobre todo el diálogo familiar.

Los cuidados que tuvimos en un mundo sin Internet son los mismos que debemos tener en estos tiempos modernos, en donde la conexión con dispositivos se incrementa día a día. Sería mejor no alcanzar a tus hijos pasatiempos que no están acorde con su edad*. Ya habrá tiempo para que lo disfruten. Facebook y Google solo permiten cuentas a preadolescentes a partir de los 13 años y tal vez, quizás, como muchos, sucumbiste ante la presión de tus niños y tuviste que mentir para ayudarlos a sacar un cuenta. Nadie puede

juzgarte por esa decisión, pues tienes toda la libertad para tomarla, nada para criticar pues es tu decisión. Solo queda decir que si ya lo autorizaste, deberías tener en cuenta algunos puntos: 1. Acepta de una vez que la red ha modificado la manera de cómo vivimos y nos comunicamos. Decir que lo ideal sería apartarlos de Internet no es una buena solución.

2. Tus hijos juegan allí, hacen amistades y estudian. Es un gran pasatiempo. No los reprimas, solo lograrás exacerbar su curiosidad.

3. Procura que tus hijos te tengan entre sus amigos. Si notas alguna conducta que no apruebes en su muro NO les llames la atención públicamente. Mejor espera a conversar personalmente con ellos.

4. Enséñales que deberían cuidar su imagen en la red. Que no cuelguen todas las fotos que tomen. Que tampoco difundan su información personal ni acepten todo lo que les envíen (esto incluye imágenes y solicitudes de amistad de desconocidos).

5. Enséñales a denunciar a los abusadores que están dentro y fuera de la red. Deben tener en claro que los indeseables pueden llegar a ellos sin problemas. Incluso si ya bloquearon su perfil no es malo redoblar la seguridad. Otros canales, como depurar la lista de amigos o eliminar las etiquetas en donde te incluyen, son suficientes.

6. No te confíes: Tus respuestas de “Pero si yo tengo su contraseña”, “Yo siempre lo estoy vigilando” no siempre implican que los estás cuidando. Tú estás en el trabajo todo el día y revisas su cuenta “cuando te acuerdas”. Algunos niños tienen como único amigo y pasatiempo a Internet. Entonces, te recomiendo una vez más: la principal solución es conversar ellos al respecto. ¿O dejarías la puerta de tu casa abierta?

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INMIGRACIÓN A partir del 4 de octubre y hasta el 7 de noviembre las personas que estén interesadas en tener una visa para residir permanentemente en Estados Unidos podrán registrarse en la página del Departamento de Estado.

El Programa de Visados de Diversificación de Inmigrantes (DV-2018) entrega al azar cada año 50.000 visas permanentes en un sorteo computarizado. Los permisos de residencia son entregados entre los países con escasa afluencia migratoria hacia los Estados Unidos, según indica el Departamento de Estado.

Para esta ‘lotería de visas’, como también es conocido el programa, no podrán participar ciudadanos de países de la región como Brasil, Colombia, República Dominicana, El Salvador, Haití, México, Perú; ni de otros países como Bangladesh, Canadá, China, la India, Jamaica, Nigeria, Pakistán, Filipinas, Corea del Sur, Reino Unido (excepto Irlanda del Norte) y Vietnam.

“La ley define como países de alto ingreso a aquellos que en los últimos cinco años han tenido un índice de inmigración de 50.000 personas o más hacia Estados Unidos en las categorías de visas, tanto familiares como de empleo”, dice el Departamento de Estado.

Esta autoridad advierte que ser elegido al azar en este programa no garantiza que la persona reciba una visa, sino que califica para solicitar una Visa de Diversidad.

“Solamente los primeros 50.000 solicitantes

seleccionados que califiquen, obtendrán visas”, pues es posible que se seleccione más de esa cantidad de participantes, pero sólo se les dará a los primeros 50.000 aspirantes que presenten toda la documentación en regla, dicen las autoridades. No hay ningún costo para inscribirse en este programa, según indicó el Departamento de Estado. ¿Qué se necesita para ser elegido?

El Departamento de Estado indicó en su página web que quienes estén interesados en inscribirse a este programa deben cumplir con requisitos “simples pero estrictos” para calificar para obtener una ‘Green Card’. Primero, haber nacido en uno de los países elegibles (puede consultar el listado aquí) y segundo, cumplir con el requisito de educación o experiencia laboral así: • Haber concluido satisfactoriamente la enseñanza secundaria o su equivalente, que se define como haber cumplido con éxito doce años de educación primaria y secundaria.

• Tener dos años cumplidos de experiencia laboral

dentro de los últimos cinco años en una ocupación, requiriendo al menos dos años de entrenamiento o experiencia para trabajar.

La base de datos del Departamento de Trabajo de Estados Unidos será utilizada para determinar si su experiencia laboral califica para este proceso, explica el Departamento de Estado.

Si usted nació en alguno de los países no elegibles aún tiene oportunidad de aplicar a la lotería de visados si su cónyuge nació en uno de los países elegibles o si sus padres nacieron o fueron residentes legales al momento de su nacimiento de alguno de esos países.

La inscripción estará abierta hasta el 7 de noviembre de 2016 a las 12 del día E.T. El Departamento de Estado no le otorgará a ningún país más del 7% de los visados de diversificación disponibles.

Los resultados de quienes fueron elegidos estarán disponibles en la página del Departamento de Estado (dvlottery.state.gov) a partir del 2 de mayo de 2017 y el 30 de septiembre de 2018.

El Departamento de Estado alienta a los interesados a inscribirse “lo antes posible” pues la demanda excesiva al final del período de inscripción puede hacer que el sistema se vuelva lento.

Los países de la región que pueden aplicar para este programa son: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Ecuador, Granada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Saint Kitts y Nevis, Santa Lucia, San Vicente y las Granadinas, Suriname Trinidad y Tobago, Uruguay y Venezuela.

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Gorgeous Hair And The Search For An Eco-Friendly Dye Consumers determined to make environmentally friendly decisions whenever possible – even with beauty products – usually find that compromises are in order when they want to change the color of their hair. Opt for natural ingredients only and the color is temporary – and may not be the result you’re looking for, especially in terms of grey hair coverage.

Choose a permanent dye that’s mass produced for at-home use and you’ll have to accept at least some chemicals, but you’re more likely to get the color you’re after and it will last much longer.

“The question often comes down to just how many chemicals will be in the hair dye and what chemicals can be avoided,” says Paolo Tramonti, owner and CEO of Bios Line, an Italian company that manufactures the BioKap Nutricolor Delicato (www.biokapusa.com) brand of at-home hair dyes. One of the more troublesome chemicals commonly found in hair dyes is paraphenylenediamin (PPD), which can cause skin to become swollen, red, blistered, dry and cracked.

“Many consumers have become aware

of the hazards of PPD and they prefer to avoid it,” Tramonti says. “That’s why we have created a PPD-free line, the BioKap Nutricolor Delicato line, that contains 18 colors and 1 lightening cream, all PPDfree and fragrance-free.” Katelyn Giffen, a professional hairstylist and blogger at Rynsroost.com, says there’s a big divide when it comes to how concerned people are about natural ingredients.

“Some people are conscious of what they put inside and on their body and others couldn’t care less,” she says. “But the number of people interested in natural beauty products is growing, and I am getting more and more clients who wonder if they could buy something with more natural ingredients.”

But even the BioKap brand from Tramonti’s company, with 90 percent natural ingredients, can’t eliminate all chemicals and still achieve the permanent hair color that its customers are after. In addition to not using PPD, though, BioKap does avoid ammonia, paraben and resorcin, which many dyes contain, Tramonti says.

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So where does this leave environmentally minded consumers determined to change their hair color? A few factors to consider include: • Consider going natural for real. True natural dyes are henna-based and, as previously mentioned, only work as temporary dyes. Henna is a powdered form of the leaves that come from the henna plant. You can also research do-it-yourself hair dying using herbs or other ingredients. In almost all cases with true natural dyes, though, getting the exact color you’re after will be difficult.

• Check the ingredients. No boxed dye you buy online or at the local drug store, super market or retail store will be entirely chemical free. But you can check the list of ingredients to make sure some of the more worrisome chemicals, such as PPD and ammonia, aren’t present.

• Consider the environmental big picture. What’s the brand’s overall eco-friendly record? There are many ways to be an environmentally aware consumer and one of those is to seek to do business with companies that try to reduce their negative impact on the

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The truth is, breast cancer is extremely complex and not a one-size-fits-all disease. It’s classified into different types based on the unique biology of each tumor, including the size, whether and where it’s spread, how it looks under the microscope and what’s causing it to grow at the cellular level, according to the American Cancer Society. Understanding the various biological features is critical, as they help

determine treatment decisions and directly affect patient outcomes.

As breast cancer survivor Pamela Cunningham knows all too well, knowledge is power when navigating a breast cancer journey. When diagnosed with Stage II HER2positive early breast cancer, an aggressive type of the disease, Cunningham said that while she understood there were different stages, she was shocked to discover there were so many different types.

In fact, her mother had faced breast cancer several years earlier and neither Cunningham nor her father knew what kind her mother had.

To better understand her diagnosis, she talked with friends who had faced similar situations and even sought a second opinion. After learning more, Cunningham felt confident in her decision to receive a treatment regimen that helped shrink her tumor prior to undergoing surgery to remove it.

“I’m really thankful I went the way I did,” Cunningham said.

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women to do their own research, find out the available treatments and don’t be afraid to ask your doctor about all of your options and possible side effects.”

Cunningham and her Oncologist, Dr. Karen Tedesco of New York Oncology Hematology, offer the following tips to help patients more fully understand how to approach a breast cancer diagnosis.

Strength in Numbers The news of a cancer diagnosis can be incredibly overwhelming to patients and their loved ones. Make the most of the first few doctor appointments by bringing a friend outside of the immediate family to ensure the information is being absorbed and the right questions are being asked.

Build a Support Team In addition to family and friends, it’s important to have a strong health care and surrounding support team. Seek out nurse navigators, local breast support groups and financial assistance to ensure

you’re properly informed and have all the resources you need. Do not hesitate to consider a second opinion until you feel 100 percent confident in your health care team and treatment plan.

Understand Your Diagnosis Learning about your specific type of breast cancer is essential because the unique biology of your tumor can directly impact your breast cancer journey. Knowing the four S’s stage, size, status and subtype - of your tumor can help you better understand your diagnosis and the treatment options available to you.

Ask Questions, Then Ask More Consider asking your doctor the following questions: Are you eligible for clinical trials? Are there special treatments geared toward your specific type of breast cancer? Do I need surgery? Does surgery have to be the first step?

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According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, approximately 40% of patients visiting a podiatrist have complaints or signs of toe fungus. It may begin with tenderness or pain in the toe, developing into an unsightly thick, darkened nail, and it can spread from toe to toe. In fact, the fungus can get so out of control that it can infect the foot and ankle.

Topical treatment such as Lamisil cream usually is the first course of therapy for a mild or moderate case. However, long-term use or oral antifungal medication is not recommended due to the toxic side effects Lamisil can have on the liver. This is a special risk if a patient is taking other medications, including excessive use of Tylenol that can manifest the same hepatic damage.

Over the past few years, Dr. Charlton Adler has been following closely the application and reported results of laser therapy on fungus toenails and other podiatric and wound situations. He is pleased to announce that he now is able to add this service as a therapeutic option in his office in North Miami Beach.

“The introduction of laser in treating toe fungus has had a major impact on attacking this uncomfortable and unsightly problem,” says Dr. Adler. He further explains that Onychomycosis, the medical term for fungal infection of the nail, is often ignored because it can be present for years without causing pain.

“When the fungus imbeds itself under the nail,” he adds, “the nail surface can become darker in color and the area can develop an odor. The fungus lives on debris under the nail, and white marks can appear on the nail plate.”

Approved for the treatment of nail fungus five years ago by the Food and Drug Administration, the special appeal of lasers is that it selectively heats and destroys harmful fungi while sparing healthy surrounding skin. Because of the intensity of the heat generated by laser rays, Enrique Mechulon a specially trained and certified laser technician working with Dr. Adler, says that both he and the patient wear laser protective glasses and take several rest periods during the 40-minute process.

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“Depending on the patient’s general health and nail problem, it can take anywhere from one to nine treatments, but the results are there with minimum risk to the body,” he adds.

“I wanted to offer this therapy for quite a while,” says Dr. Adler. “However, I am cautious in my approach, and I needed more proof on studies and reports.” Dr. Adler adds that research shows that 80% of all toe fungus has been healed using laser therapy. “This is in contrast to topical ointments that only work 50% of the time,” says Adler, “and with topical treatment, the infection usually returns.”

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REAL ESTATE 5 secrets to building the best media room (BPT) - There was a time when only a few could afford a large screen television. The resolution was clunky, the sound poor and the cost high. But over the past decade, technology has advanced so remarkably fast that today a 60-inch television with unbelievably crisp resolution is within many people’s budget.

Add to this the fact that tickets for movie theaters are more expensive than ever, and it makes sense why more people are building a home theater in their house. With some planning and amazing electronic toys, it’s possible to create a media room that delivers theaterquality sound and visuals.

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Bring Style to Your Closet (Family Features) Closet designer may not be a title on your resume, but deep down you may find talents you never knew existed.

Whether you are laying out the perfect closet or organizing your belongings, these tips will guide you toward creating a truly stylish and functional space.

Organization There’s no right or wrong when it comes to storing clothing, but the majority of people choose to hang shirts on the top closet rod and jeans and shorts on the bottom rack.

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Maintain Cleanliness and Organization After the organizing work is done, the key is maintaining this project you worked so hard to complete. Set aside a couple of days a week to walk into your closet, not to

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