Ser ving Aventura, Bal Harbour , Bay Harbor , Golden Beach, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Sunn y Isles Beach, Surfside Januar y 5 - 11, 2011 news news The Chocolate Lounge/mad mac hosts educational seminar and luncheon for ACES students P ascal Cohen, owner of The Chocolate Lounge / mad mac, has a dream. His dream is to educate the younger generation about the importance of eating healthy... using fresh, pure ingredients. Pascal recently started on his journey to fulfill his dream by hosting forty students from Ms. Arrastias and Ms. Clark’s 4th grade Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) classes for an “educational luncheon.” “Fourth graders are the ideal age to under- stand and absorb the information,” said Cohen, who is also CEO of FoodInvest Group, an equity holding company operating different subsidiaries in the gourmet food business market. The two main divisions feature Restaurants and Chocolate / Pastries, which are regrouped into five main brands: New York-based mad mac, a prestigious company delivering gluten-free macarons, 4th grade teacher Ms. Arrastias (left) and Ms. Clark (right) join Leslie Lowenthal, ACES Special Projects / Events Coordinator and the students enjoy a healthy lunch Chocolate Lounge owner Pascal Cohen delivers chocolate fondue with fruits to his nephew, Benjamin Boushira and friends. Pascal Cohen and Chef Florian Bellanger pride themselves on the top quality ingredients –––––––––––––– Continued on page 4 Aventura Aventura
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The Chocolate Lounge/mad mac hosts educationalseminar and luncheon for ACES students
PPascal Cohen, owner of TheChocolate Lounge / mad mac,has a dream. His dream is toeducate the younger generationabout the importance of eating
healthy... using fresh, pure ingredients.Pascal recently started on his journey to fulfill
his dream by hosting forty students from Ms.Arrastias and Ms. Clark’s 4th grade Aventura Cityof Excellence School (ACES) classes for an“educational luncheon.”
“Fourth graders are the ideal age to under-stand and absorb the information,” said Cohen,who is also CEO of FoodInvest Group, an equityholding company operating different subsidiariesin the gourmet food business market. The twomain divisions feature Restaurants and Chocolate/ Pastries, which are regrouped into five mainbrands: New York-based mad mac, a prestigiouscompany delivering gluten-free macarons,
4th grade teacher Ms. Arrastias (left) and Ms. Clark (right) join Leslie Lowenthal, ACESSpecial Projects / Events Coordinator and the students enjoy a healthy lunch
ChocolateLounge ownerPascal Cohendelivers chocolate fondue withfruits to hisnephew,BenjaminBoushira andfriends.
Pascal Cohen and Chef Florian Bellanger pride themselves on the top quality ingredients
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At a recent Aventura Marketing CouncilBoard Meeting, members had the opportu-nity to hear Orange Bowl CommitteeCEO Eric Poms speak about one ofSouth Florida’s legendary events, theOrange Bowl. The Orange Bowl, whichencompasses everything from the recentOrange Bowl Basketball Classic to theupcoming Orange Drive, Fan Zone,Coaches Luncheon and Cheer & DanceChampionships featured the DiscoverOrange Bowl football game pitting theBCS At-Large vs. ACC Champions onSunday, January 3rd at Sun Life Stadium.
For more information on the OrangeBowl, visit orangebowl.org
Sanadell United Banks hosts Eric Poms, Orange Bowl Committee CEO
Bearing gifts in hand, three lovely ladiesfrom the Turnberry Hotel Group, LuzaGutierrez of Residence Inn, RosarioRamirez of Hampton Inn HallandaleBeach / Aventura, and Lilly Trimino ofCourtyard by Marriott recently paid a visitto the Aventura Marketing Council officeto extend greetings for the New Year.
“It’s become a tradition for us to take this
opportunity to personally thank our friendsand clients who have been an integral partthe success of our three hotels,” saidGutierrez, area director of sales, TurnberryAssociates / Residence Inn.
For more information on the TurnberryHotel Group, call 786-528-1079 or visitturnberry.com
Turnberry Hotel Group delivers triple the smiles
Michael Shear, Wells Fargo Advisors; Jordan Laser, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network;Jeff Levinson, Sabadell United Bank; AMC Chairman Cliff Schulman, Weiss Serota Helfman;Eric Poms; Andy Lewis, Eisinger Brown Lewis Frankel Chaiet Krut; Tom Oliveri Nothern Trust
Jeff Levinson; Charlene Welker, Mount Sinai Medical Center; Dan Palmer,Aventura News; Eric Poms; Aletha Player, FPL
Three lovely ladies from theTurnberry Hotel Group, LuzaGutierrez of Residence Inn,Rosario Ramirez of HamptonInn Hallandale Beach /Aventura, and Lilly Trimino ofCourtyard by Marriott. paid avisit to the Aventura MarketingCouncil to wish everyone ahappy new year.
Barry Mankes of InternationalAssociation of Jewish PublicSafety Employees (IAJPSE)along with wife Cecile recentlyparticipated in the23rd annualChristmas Toys in the Sun Runcharity event on December 5thin Broward County deliveringnearly 50,000 toys and $500,000to underprivileged children.While many bikers were garbedin their finest biker leather andSanta hats, Barry and Cecileproudly road their chopperdecked out with a blue menorahtopper.
The toys were distributed overthe holiday by Fraternal Order ofPolice chapters in South Florida.
Jan Solomon of FloridaInternational UniversityBiscayne Bay Campusrecently returned fromPhoenix, Arizona where shewas first acquainted with hergrandson Lucas SolomonBautista. Born on October22nd, Lucas weighed in at 7lbs. 3 oz. and was 20 inches.Mom Rachal, an operasinger, and Dad Antonio, abusiness owner, are alreadywarming up to Skype to keepgrandparents on top ofLuca’s every achievement
Jane finds life nowadays slightly confusing.She was married to Henry for 25 years whenhis heart decided to stop and left her an unhap-py widow. She had a pretty good job, two chil-dren out of college and working in otherstates. She also had a bunch of friends whowanted to make sure that she wouldn’t grievetoo long. Within six months they began sug-gesting that she ought to get out andmingle a bit, meaning dating somesingle friends that they were so sureshe’d flip over.
She tried seeing some of theseavailables and ended up losing halfthe friends. She felt they had to hateher after meeting what they consid-ered great potentials.
She joined her church’s singlesgroup that seemed to consist of over70s or a few mama’s boys who wanted theirmamas to check her out. The over 70s’ groupwanted to take her out for early bird dinnersthat were over by no later than six, becausetheir drivers licenses were restricted to daytimes only.
She heard of a dance club with a fewfriends that were divorced and felt she’denjoy the action. Three or four of them wouldgo together which gave them the option of
singling out who they would dance with ordiscard after a dance or two. She met Robertwho was a good dancer and quite charming.So much so that after a week or two he stayedover for a night. As far as she was concernedone night was enough. Robert howeverbecame a problem because he wanted moreof her and she wasn’t on the same page.
Called her one day to have some lunch andjust talk. Saw no harm in it and met him at alocal restaurant. Robert told her that he was
in love with her and was preparedto divorce his wife just to be withher. Jane was more amazed thanamused. Told him there was some-thing wrong with him just becauseof a one-nighter and not to botherher anymore. Got up and left with-out even ordering anything.
A week later she got a call froman emergency room of a nearby
hospital. Seems Robert had tried to cut hiswrists and was asking Jane to come help him.Jane suggested he call his wife and hung up.
Jane suddenly was the femme fataleamongst the middle aged community. A fewof her married friends even called her to sug-gest she date their husbands. They seem tofeel that maybe their husbands would do abetter job on their wrists after an encounterwith Jane.
Wandering & Pondering
DAN PALMER
Jane
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cakes and madeleines in the U.S.; TheChocolate Lounge, a complete world ofchocolate, pastries and ice cream as wellas organic phyto fruit juice, salads andsandwiches; and Chocolate Emotions,producers of luxury chocolates for specialoccasions. The restaurant division brandsare La Goulue, created in 1974, complete-ly renovated the Foodinvest Group asthe most successful brasserie in SouthFlorida, located in the Bal Harbour Shops.
After listening, learning and tastingfoods prepared by The ChocolateLounge’s internationally recognized ChefFlorian Bellanger, here’s what some of thestudents from Ms. Clark’s class had to say:
“I learned that food can be healthy if ithas real ingredients” Benjamin Boushira
“I learned that there is a lot of fakechocolate out there, and real chocolatethat is pure tastes better!” Ava Buchwald
“Real chocolate tastes better, and with-out cocoa it is not real” Gabriela Mohrer
“The students loved the experience! Ioverheard them talking about how healthyfood, fruit drinks and chocolate even tastesbetter! They learned valuable information,while enjoying their visit to The ChocolateLounge,” said Leslie Loewenthal, ACESSpecial Projects / Events Coordinator.
And as for Pascal Cohen’s dream? “I’mso happy that the children now understandhow important it is to eat healthy... and yes,they can even eat healthy chocolate! Ialways say, “Tell me what you eat and I willtell you who you are.’ Now people knowthat they can indulge in some high-quality,delicious foods and desserts... it’s happeninghere at The Chocolate Lounge / mad mac!”
The Chocolate Lounge, offering aunique sense of pure cocoa, recentlyopened at 14861 Biscayne Blvd. in NorthMiami, offering chocolates, truffles, pre-mium desserts and chocolate fondue... theperfect place for family outings and pri-vate parties. Featured at The ChocolateLounge are internationally-recognizedchocolate and pastry chefs FlorianBellanger and Ludovic Augendre, creat-ing high-quality, exclusive recipes thatare not only delicious but healthy. High-quality selected ingredients and artisanprocess are the key words for their brand.For information, call 305-945-1665 ormadmaclounge.com
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The Chocolate Lounge/mad mac hosts educationalseminar and luncheon for ACES students
Pascal Cohen and Chef FlorianBellanger explain to ACES students theimportance of using quality ingredients
The piece d’resistance chocolate fondue
Aventura City ofExcellence School
students each took homea Chocolate Lounge
goodie bag presented byPascal Cohen
and Kate Hayon
Chef Florian Bellanger explains the ingredients
Mmmmmmmmm….
You are what you eat!
Delicious!!!
Doubt is an uncertain state of mind. Itis a state of anxiety, worry, apprehensionand fear. It is a state of disbelief. You arehesitant and suspicious. You have misgiv-ings and you are undecided about the out-come. If you are doubtful about a situationthen you are fairly certain that it will notturn out well or the way you want it to turnout. You are skeptical.
If you are a doubter you are probablyunaware that you have ambiguous feelings.You may think that you believe in positiveevents and results. However, you may buy alotto ticket but you don’t check it right awayto see if you won. You don’t go to eventsbecause you don’t believe that you will meetsomeone. You don’t read job ads or go oninterviews because you don’t believe thatyou will be hired. You don’t take care of
yourself because you don’t believe it mattersor that you deserve any better.
Doubters seldom do. They are afraid ofbeing disappointed in the outcome. Theyhave a lack of trust and faith in themselves,God and the Universe. Deep down inside,they do not feel they can rely on themselvesor others. They do not believe that they areworthy of good things in their life. They donot believe that they deserve to have theirdesires fulfilled. and their dreams come true.
The antidote for doubt is faith. Faith isthe number one way to be happy, healthyand successful. Research has shown thatfaith will preserve you brain cells and pre-vent illness and aging. Faith is one of themost powerful forces that exists. Youalready possess some faith. You believethat the sun will rise. You believe that theearth will rotate and the Seasons willchange. You need to expand your faith.Disregard logic. Suspend doubt. If youractions belie your beliefs change youractions. Do something everyday thatdemonstrates your faith.
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For example, we’ve spent more than$400,000 preparing for a defective productcase going to trial next spring. Our client isa 15-year-old girl who was seriously injuredand sustained extensive brain damage whena defective jet ski disarmed her ability tosteer. The model has since been recalled. Inaddition to doing reconstructions and hiringexperts, we flew to California to watch clos-ing arguments and consult with the plain-tiff’s attorney in a similar case, in which thejet ski company used the same team ofexperts they’re using in our case.
That’s just one example of the kinds ofthings we do to represent our clients.
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Florida’s largest provider of eldercare,Miami Jewish Health Systems (MJHS),recently gathered experts from across theglobe to explore differing cultural attitudestoward Alzheimer’s disease and treatmentmethods. The inaugural MulticulturalConference on Alzheimer’s disease broughttogether panelists from Argentina, Brazil,China, Columbia, Cuba, Haiti, India, thePhilippines and Russia to discuss how differ-ent cultures approach and treat Alzheimer’sdisease and related dementia disorders.
More than 240 healthcare professionals andcaregivers attended recent conference, whichwas the first of what will become an annualevent. Among the day’s highlights was the
presentation of a case study demonstrating howMJHS’ Memory Center, as an institution basedin the diverse South Florida community,approaches treatment of Alzheimer’s diseasefor patients of multicultural backgrounds.
The panel of experts included Dr. JuanYoung (Argentina); Nilce Moraes, RN(Brazil); Deborah Lowe, PA (China); AdrianaMartinez, RN ( Columbia); Dr. MarthaCorvea (Cuba); Dr. Jenny Drice (Haiti); Dr.Sameet Kumar (India); Dr. Joyce Bruce(Philippines); and Yulia Walters, MSW, Ph.D.(Russia). Miami Jewish Health Systems’ Dr.Marc Agronin, Director of Mental Health andthe Memory Center at Douglas Gardens,moderated the panel discussion.
“More and more, members ofour community are finding them-selves linked to someone copingwith Alzheimer’s or a related mem-ory disorder, but the fact is that thisis a global issue,” said Dr. MarcAgronin. “The Memory Center atMiami Jewish Health Systems istaking the lead in opening up dia-logue about the cultural variancesthat exist in how we view and treatthese disorders – all with an eyetoward better understanding howmemory loss affects patients andcaregivers of different back-grounds. The hope is that our col-laboration will help advance ourwork toward a cure.”
“This conference is emblematic of our sys-tem-wide focus on cross-cultural learning andunderstanding,” said Miami Jewish HealthSystems’ CEO Jeffrey Freimark. “Havingoperated in a community as diverse as Miamifor 70 years, Miami Jewish Health Systemshas succeeded in adapting to the demograph-ic shifts that have evolved. Our work in thearea of memory loss treatment and preventionis a prime example of how embracing diverse
cultural perspectives is helping to advanceinnovation in medicine and further our mis-sion as a community-based organization com-mitted to enriching lives.”
For more information about the MemoryCenter at Douglas Gardens and relatedprograms at Miami Jewish HealthSystems, call 305-514-8652 or visit onlineat miamijewishealthsystems.org
Miami Jewish Health Systems hosted Embracing Diversity –a multicul-tural conference on Alzheimer’s disease where a panel of medical expertsfrom around the world came together to discuss how various culturesview and deal with dementia-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Conference moderator Dr. Marc Agronin (repre-senting the USA), MedicalDirector for Mental Healthand Clinical Research atMiami Jewish HealthSystems, addressed questions to the panel of experts from Argentina,Brazil, China, Colombia,Cuba, Haiti, India,Philippines & Russia.
When Congressman Barney Frank wasrecently asked if the country was ready fora gay president, he responded, “We’veclearly had one gay president already,James Buchanan and, if I had to pick one, itwouldn’t be him.” Most historians concurwith Congressman Frank, that Buchananwas gay and was rated one of our worstpresidents.
For many years in Washington,Buchanan, a pro-slavery Democratic Senatorfrom Pennsylvania, lived with William RufusKing, a slave-owning Democratic Senatorfrom Alabama. According to prize winninghistorian James W. Loewen, “The two wereinseparable and were referred to as ‘theSiamese twins.’ Andrew Jackson dubbedKing ‘Miss Nancy, and Aaron Brown, aprominent Democrat (in correspondence),referred to him as Buchanan’s ‘better half,’‘his wife,’ and ‘Aunt Fancy…rigged out in
her best clothes.’ When in 1844 King wasappointed minister to France, he wrote toBuchanan, ‘I am selfish enough to hope youwill not be able to procure an associate whowill cause you to feel no regret at our separa-tion.’ On May 13, Buchanan wrote to afemale friend, ‘I am now solitary and alone,having no companion with me. I have gonewooing to several gentlemen, but have notsucceeded with any one of them. I feel that itis not good for man to be alone; and shouldnot be astonished to find myself married tosome old maid who can nurse me when I amsick…and not expect from me any ardent orromantic affection.”
King and Buchanan’s relationship endedonly with King’s death in 1853. Buchanan,who never married, became president in 1856(just prior to Lincoln and the Civil War). Inhis younger days, Buchanan was engaged toAnn Coleman, daughter of a wealthy iron-maker, who broke their engagement “becausehe did not treat her with the affection sheexpected from the man she would marry,” andit is alleged that she committed suicide. Whilepresident, Buchanan’s Southern sympathiesresulted in his doing little or nothing to stopthe coming Civil War. In addition, Lincolnwas nicknamed “Honest Abe” in contrast toBuchanan, his corrupt predecessor.
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‘Don’t ask don’t tell’ - ourgay Commander in Chief
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The season is in full swing with manyreturning to the warmth of Aventura for thevariety of programs at Aventura TurnberryJewish Center. Under the leadership ofChairman of the Board William Landa,President Laurence Herrup, Rabbi JonathanBerkun, Cantor David Muchnick, andExecutive Vice President, Dr. Amir Baron,ATJC has planned many engaging events thiswinter and spring.
Shabbat Saturday morning services arealways “open houses” and everyone is wel-come to worship, hear distinguished speak-ers and learn about membership opportuni-ties for families of all types. This season willfeaturing the following speakers from the“Distinguished Speakers Series:” DavidHarris, Executive Director of the AmericanJewish Committee, on January 15th; JoeyFreeman, Senator in the Associated Studentsof the University of California, Berkeley andinvolved with AIPAC, on February 19th; andRabbi Marc Wolf, Vice Chancellor and ChiefDevelopment Officer of The JewishTheological Seminary, on February 26th.The Chancellor of The Jewish Theological
Seminary and one of the world’s foremostexperts on American Judaism, Dr. ArnoldEisen, will appear on Monday, January 31stat 7:15 p.m.
Dr. Amir Baron, ATJC’s Executive VicePresident, remarked, “We are fortunate tohave been able to bring such importantspeakers into our synagogue for the past
twenty years. Their messages are consistent-ly electrifying and express how their organi-zations are supporting Israel. We take greatpride in helping to educate our communityon current affairs and deliver to them themost thought-provoking and insightfulJewish theologians.”
Rabbi Jonathan Berkun will personallylead “Lunch and Learn” Torah study sessionsfollowing Shabbat services on January 8thand February 5th, 2011. They are free ofcharge and opened to ATJC members whoRSVP by January 4th.
ATJC also hosts lively, musical “FridayNight Live” services weekly. The spiritualand engaging service begins at 6:30 p.m. withRabbi Jonathan Berkun on guitar and CantorDavid Muchnick on keyboard, who togetherwith the congregation, create a warm andenergetic Shabbat atmosphere. Services arefollowed by a light Shabbat dinner.
Friday Night Live services and Shabbatservices, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, are free and opento the community. For information regard-ing the event schedule or membership, con-tact ATJC at 305-937-1880 or atjc.org.
Lyon Roth; Previous ATJC Distingushed Speaker Professor Alan Dershowitz; Robyn Kane, Aventura Hospital;Dr. Amir Baron, Executive Vice President, ATJC
Seasonal programs and distinguished speakers at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center
Mount Sinai Medical Center’s WienCenter for Alzheimer’s Disease and MemoryDisorders will now enter its second phase ofresearch in a National Institutes of Health(NIH) groundbreaking study. Out of 55 sitesthroughout the U.S. and Canada, The WienCenter is one of only three sites in Florida -and the only center in Miami-Dade andBroward counties - to be selected to enter thesecond phase of the Alzheimer’s DiseaseNeuroimaging Initiative (ADNI), a study thatseeks to define changes that may take placein the brains of older people many yearsbefore overt symptoms of Alzheimer’sappear.
“The ADNI-2 study will build upon thesuccesses of our ongoing ADNI -1 study toidentify the signs of Alzheimer’s disease onbrain scans, in spinal fluid and blood and inpsychological tests, well before symptomsappear,” said Dr. Ranjan Duara, MedicalDirector for the Mount Sinai Wien Center.“Treatments for Alzheimer’s disease are like-ly to be far more successful when begun veryearly in the disease course, well before theonset of symptoms. The goal of the ADNIstudy is to identify these very early (pre-symptomatic) features of Alzheimer’s anddistinguish them from normal aging.”
The first phase of the ADNI study hasalready resulted in new findings about how
proteins in the brain and spinal fluid in addi-tion to changes in the structure of the hip-pocampus, a brain area important to learningand memory, may help detect Alzheimer’swell before psychological tests show anyimpairment. These tests, alone or in combina-tion, also seem to predict the risk for declinein memory and other mental functions amongnormal elderly individuals and those withvery mild memory loss.
“Thus far, the first phase of the ADNI study
has told us a great deal about how early, and inwhat sequence, various tests for Alzheimer’sdisease show abnormalities. The next phase,ADNI-2, should provide much more specificinformation regarding the distinction betweennormal aging and the very early stages ofAlzheimer’s. This information will guide usabout when treatments for Alzheimer’s dis-ease should begin,” said Dr. Duara.
The Wien Center is currently seekingindividuals 50 years of age and older, with
and without memory-related symptoms, tojoin those already participating in the studyas it enters its second phase. The study willuse imaging techniques and biomarkermeasures in blood and cerebrospinal fluidspecially developed to track changes in theliving brain for the next five years. All testsrelated to the study are performed free ofcharge.
Those most likely to benefit from partic-ipation in the ADNI-2 study are those witha family history of Alzheimer’s, althoughit’s not a pre-requisite for participation.Having a memory screening test can helpdetermine if participation is right for you.The Wien Center offers free memoryscreenings for anyone over the age of 50 attwo convenient locations - Mount SinaiMedical Center’s main campus in MiamiBeach, located at 4300 Alton Road, andThe Mount Sinai Aventura freestandingemergency room, located at 2845 AventuraBoulevard. Memory screenings are non-invasive, consist of a written test and areavailable in both English and Spanish.
Anyone interested in learning moreinformation about participating in theADNI-2 study or scheduling a free memo-ry screening should contact JoscelynAgron at 305-674-2186, ext. 3, or visitmsmc.com
The Craig Zinn Automotive Group hosts 2nd Annual ‘Art Explosion’ at Lexus of North Miami
Martine and Craig Zinn with Celebrity Chef Allen Susser (center)
Left: Enzo Nasowith sonPierreluigi Naso
Ray Blanco, Tony Stampone, Pat Nasto and Tony Liuzzi, The CraigZinn Automotive Group
Right: ArelisFerro, Gosia
Fedele andNancy DeSantis,
ASID FloridaSouth Chapter
Marc and Rachel Brotman; Craig and Martine Zinn––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Pierreluigi and Enzo Naso with Martine and Craig Zinn
The Craig Zinn Automotive Group, SouthFlorida’s Premier Auto Group, recently host-ed the 2nd Annual Art Explosion event atLexus of North Miami. The private VIPreception featured classic and vintage auto-mobiles on display, and highlighted distinc-tive pieces of art work by world-renownedautomotive artist Enzo Naso and uniquefused painted and digital art by accom-plished Miami-based visual artist ArnoElias.
Immediately following the event, a selectgroup of guests had the opportunity to par-take in a once-in-a-lifetime artistic culinary
experience featuring a seated gourmet dinnerprepared by celebrity Chef Allen Susser. Allproceeds from ticket sales for the dinner andsale of art during the evening benefitted theAnti-Defamation League (ADL).
“We are thrilled to have such highly-acclaimed artists as Enzo Naso and ArnoElias on board for the 2010 Art Explosion atLexus of North Miami, all to benefit such aworthy cause as the Anti-DefamationLeague,” said Craig Zinn, President of TheCraig Zinn Automotive Group. “Beautifulcars are an art form in their own right, andthese creative talents are able to capture the
artistic attributes of automobiles and conveythat beauty through their respective creativeexpressions. We are incredibly proud of thisamazing facility we have created andpleased that we are able to host an event thatdisplays the creativity of the these wonder-fully talented artists while giving back to thecommunity.”
A one million plus square foot facility,Lexus of North Miami features a luxuriousshowroom and innovative resort-likelifestyle and fitness center designed exclu-sively for guests and members to enjoy firstclass amenities unlike any other automotive
dealership experience. The center offersclients the ultimate in luxury services, fea-turing a spa, fitness center, juice bar andlounge, concierge service, massage therapychairs, make-up consultations, a café, chil-dren’s play area, teeth whitening station,meditation room, wireless business center,an all-new game room and more.
Lexus of North Miami is located at 14100Biscayne Boulevard in North Miami,Florida. For more information, call 1-800-765-3987 or visit lexusofnorthmiami.comand czgroup.com
World-renowned
automotiveartist
Enzo Nasoand
Craig Zinn
Mona Green with Linda Zisk, Anti-Defamation League;Martine Zinn
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Artwork on display at the 2nd Annual Art Explosion exhibition at Lexus of North Miami––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
BY BARI AUERBACH
Bring the Taste of Tuscany Home! Themotto of BRIO Tuscan Grille came to lifeclose to home when Aventura YoungProfessionals enjoyed a luncheon at the newrestaurant bringing fine, casual Italian diningto the Village at Gulfstream Park inHallandale Beach.
AYP Chair Jeff Levinson of SabadellUnited Bank and BRIO general managerCarlos Alarcon welcomed a great turnout ofunder-45 entrepreneurs invited to discoverhow BRIO is helping BRAVO | BRIORestaurant Group (BBRG) achieve the goal tobecome the “Best Italian” restaurant companyin America by offering guests La Dolce Vita –the good life!
And just in time for the holidays, BRIOshared the recipe for the “perfect gift”: A BRIOTuscan Grille Gift Card with a special benefit:Receive a $20 bonus offer for every $100 in giftcards purchased to be enjoyed through March15th. BRIO is also has the perfect cateringmenu for large groups and special eventsincluding holiday parties, birthdays, anniver-saries, business meetings and office gatherings.For more information, visit online atbrioitalian.com/parties.
Leaders from Eisinger, Brown, Lewis,Frankel, Chaiet, Krut, PA, Coane &Associates and Williams Island POA wereimpressed to learn BBRG, owners of BRIOTuscan Grille, BRAVO! Cucina Italiana andBON VIE Bistro, operates several full-servicerestaurants in many states appealing to abroad base of guests including families,empty nesters, business people plus youngprofessionals – an “on-the-grow” demograph-ic represented by the Aventura MarketingCouncil’s dynamic AYP Committee.
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Hungry for more secret differentiationrecipes for success, friends from Stern BloomMedia, Circle of Lifesaving, ASAP Services,the Office of Dr. Richard Galitz, Costco andMerrill Lynch found out BRIO offers classi-cally prepared food items from originalregional recipes using the highest quality,freshest ingredients, with an emphasis on gen-erous portions of prime steaks, house-madepasta specialties and roasted fish served inlarge, oval hand-painted Italian plates - plusflatbreads prepared in an authentic Italianoven.
While marveling at BRIO’s appetizingarray of specialties including LasagnaBolognese Al Forno, Shrimp & LobsterFettuccine, Tuscan Grilled Porkchops andFiletto Di Manzo Toscano, AYP membersfrom CitiBank, Welcome Magazine,Seo4anyone.com, CPAAngelica Montealegreand Bloomgarden, Goudreau & Rosen andRub Pediatrics noted BRIO offers a dailylunch menu offering pizza, salads and paninis;dinner menu features grilled and oven-roastedsteaks, chops and seafood; $2.95 TuscanTaster Bar Menu; award winning kid’s menu;extensive wine list; and brunch menu onSaturdays and Sundays until 3 p.m.
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Japan, early 20th Century. On a flower-ing terrace above Nagasaki harbor, U.S.Navy Lieutenant B.F. Pinkertoninspects the house he has leased from a marriage broker, Goro, who has justprocured him three geishas and a wife,Cio-Cio-San, known as Madama Butterfly.
Astonishing athletes defy gravity and execute breathtaking feats as they stretch the limits of human ability in the spellbinding New Shanghai Circus. CBS News calls theshow “fantastic,” and sold-out audiences marvel as they watch this talented troupe offearless performers with boundless energy bring to life more than two thousand yearsof Chinese circus traditions. Dazzling costumes, awe-inspiring sets and incredible choreography make Shanghai Circus an amazing experience for the whole family.Sponsored by the United Chinese Association of Florida, OCA-South Florida Chapterand the Florida Chinese Federation.
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As we begin the new year, we still havea lot of questions on our minds. Will 2011be any better for the U.S. economy and ourfamilies than 2010? Here are some ques-tions worth pondering:
• Will foreclosures slow down and whatabout business expansion and new hiring?
• Will our local real estate marketsimprove and our homes start gaining valueagain?
• Will it be any easier getting loans oncars and homes and other consumer goods?
• Are our banks any stronger and will wefinally see the end of failed banks beingtaken over by Uncle Sam?
• How will consumer prices for gas andfood be affected? Will we see prices riseagain as inflation heats up?
• As far as our investments and retire-ment accounts are concerned, will wefinally start seeing more improvements inthe markets and will they be enough to getus back to where we used to be?
We have lots of questions with few realanswers. Chief among those questions isthis one: Will 2011 be any better than2010? The best answer might be — yes,if we make it that way. In fact, nationalforecasters predict the recovery willremain slow through at least the first halfof 2011.
If you’re an optimist — that means weshould see more of the continuing slowimprovements we first started seeing more
clearly towards the fourth quarter of 2010.Consumer confidence has improved, alongwith consumer spending and over-allindustrial output. The balance of trade isimproving too, as American-made goodsbecome better bargains on the world mar-ket. And if consumers keep up their spend-ing, hiring will improve as well.
Still, the hard, cold reality may be thatunemployment is not expected to improveuntil possibly late 2011. Jobs will remain ahot issue both nationally and locally asconsumers struggle to pay their bills andstay in their homes. Without new jobs, theU.S. economy will continue to see a veryslow recovery that could potentially runout of steam as current federal stimulusfunds expire.
The other issue that’s potentially boost-ing continuing unemployment is the factthat as property tax revenues continue tofall, state and local budget pressures mayrequire even more public sector layoffs. Ifthat happens, thousands more workersincluding teachers, police and firefightersacross the country could find themselveswithout jobs.
Businesses should see some improvedend-of-the-year profits based on decreasedoperating costs after so many job cuts.However, at some point, replacing firedemployees and hiring new ones may see aboost. Expect most companies to remainvery cautious about expanding too muchduring the first half of 2011.
Even so, I believe that by the third andfourth quarters, 2011 business expansionshould see a decent boost as companiesprepare for another improved holidayshopping season.
Watch Al Sunshine’s Money Watchreports Monday-Friday beginning at noon.
And now that Chanukah, Christmas,and New Years Eve 2010 have come andgone, it is time to buckle down and takeback our waistlines. The indulgences inwhich most of us participated over the hol-idays probably resulted in higher numberson the scale, tighter fitting jeans, or at thevery least, you are feeling a bit sluggishand “unhealthy”.
Well, it may be time to reel in the calo-ries, but at the same time, we can never beexpected to give up great cuisine and amaz-ing flavors. There are so many fabulousfoods, delicious dishes, recipes and evenrestaurants that enable us to eat smart with-out sacrifice. Let’s start with the basics toget you on the health track without sacrific-ing satisfaction.SSaallaadd:: Salad is amazing because it can bemade of …anything! Mixing and matchingveggies is a great way to keep from havinga boring dish. LLeettttuuccee (such as romaine, red leaf, butterlettuce and arugula) is rich in Vitamins A,C, and K as well as rich in fiber). Iceberg isthe only lettuce that, while it is not high incalories is also lacking in nutrients, but allserve as a great base for a big, healthy andsatisfying salad.SSppiinnaacchh:: A great alternative to lettuce,spinach was Popeye’s favorite for goodreason. It is rich in anti-oxidants (which areso important to our health inside and out),vitamins A, C, E, K, B2, iron, potassium,folic acid, copper, protein and so muchmore. While at its best raw, steamed or
sautéed with garlic, spinach is a delish dish.TToommaattooeess:: Tomatoes are actually a fruitthat contain Vitamins A, C, and K. Theyhave significant fiber, Potassium, iron, andlycopene (which is an antioxidant). Theydo have carbs and sugar, but that’s okay.Overall, they are so good, and good foryou.FFiisshh:: There are so many types of fish tochoose from and all of them (for the mostpart) are low in calories and high in nutri-tion. Salmon is packed with Omega 3 oil,white fish such as marlin or snapper is lowin calories and high in protein. Rememberto avoid butter and oil – that is what addsthe calories! Barbecue is ideal, pan fryingworks well too. When in doubt, you canalways bake or broil. Just dress with lemon,salt, pepper and garlic for maximum flavor. BBrreeaadd:: If you are like me and cannot livewithout a carb or two, make smart choices./Eat whole wheat and multi-grain breadsinstead of white, which has NO nutritionalvalue. Remember, everything in modera-tion. *The same thing goes for pasta andrice. You can eat them – just in moderation.Choosing the healthier options is wise. EEggggss: Lose the yolk and eat the whites –this is the key to better eating. The yolkcontains cholesterol, the calories, most ofthe carbohydrates and sodium. By eatingthe whites, you can eat more for less. Tryeating egg whites with salsa for a low-calMexican twist.BBeevveerraaggeess:: When it comes to “drinking”water rules. There is nothing better thancold, crisp, clean water. It helps to hydratethe body and also helps to cleanse the sys-tem. Need bubbles? Drink seltzer water(which has no calories, fat, or sodium.)Avoid soda – it is the devil!Shari Lynn Rothstein has been writingabout food, wine, lifestyles and fashion formore than 20 years, in New York andFlorida. She resides in Aventura. Shari canbe reached at [email protected] forcomments, questions thoughts.
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The RDX has an aggressive, sporty lookwith the signature Acura grille, bold frontand rear fascias, a steeply raked windshield,a short rear overhang, pronounced wheelarches and 10-spoke 18-inch aluminumwheels. A unique rear hatch allows for asmooth transition of the body to the rearbumper for a more custom look and easierloading and unloading of cargo.
The RDX is powered by a turbocharged240 hp, 2.3-liter DOHC 16-valve inlinefour-cylinder engine (19/24 mpg) incorpo-rating computer-controlled “intelligent” i-VTEC for the intake valves that deliversenhanced performance. The heart of theRDX’s performance is its Variable FlowTurbocharger (VFT) that delivers a broad
powerband with virtually no lag inresponse. The turbocharger works in con-cert with i-VTEC for excellent accelerationand efficiency at a variety of speeds.
A performance-minded SequentialSportShift five-speed automatic transmis-sion is standard on the RDX and an elec-tronically controlled Drive-by-Wire throttlesystem works with the transmission forquick and smooth gear changes. TheSequential SportShift feature allows thetransmission to function in a conventionalautomatic mode or it can be manually con-trolled with steering-wheel-mounted paddleshifters.
Two RDX models are offered in two trimchoices. The two-wheel-drive RDX is thebase model. It’s a lighter vehicle weightwith better fuel economy and a lower pur-chase price. The RDX with SH-AWD(Super Handling All Wheel Drive) hassportier performance and all-weather capa-bility. Both models come standard with abroad array of features and the availableTechnology Package adds even more,including the Acura Navigation Systemwith Voice Recognition, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting, andAcuraLink Real-Time Weather with radarimage maps.
Also standard are Bluetooth,HandsFreeLink connectivity withBluetooth audio capabilities, a seven-speak-er Acura Premium Sound System and aUSB port that allows the connection andcharging of items such as an iPhone or iPod.
The RDX also has all the latest safetytechnologies, including Acura’s AdvancedCompatibility Engineering (ACE) bodystructure, a wide array of airbags (includingfront, side and side curtain airbags), VehicleStability Assist (VSA), ABS with Brake
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Pricing on the 2011 Acura RDX rangesfrom $32,620 for the base model to $37,720for the RDX SH-AWD equipped with theTechnology Package.
Ron Beasley is the automotive editor forMiami’s Community Newspapers. He maybe contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext.261, or by addressing email correspon-dence to <[email protected]>.
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Conservation Commission
In the spring of 2005,news swept the UnitedStates and much of theworld that the Ivory BilledWoodpecker, long thoughtto be extinct, had beenfound in the Cache RiverNational Wildlife Refugein Arkansas.
The news was electrifying to birders andconservation groups.
Gene Sparling, an amateur ornithologistfrom Hot Springs, Ark., had reported seeingone adult male Ivory Bill in the Cache Riverrefuge on Feb. 11, 2004. Other ornithologistssoon searched for documentation and proofthat Ivory Bills still existed. They seemed tomake their case when David Luneau of theUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock made ashort, blurry videotape of a reported Ivory Billtaking flight from a tree.
Some of the groups that reviewed the evi-dence and supported the claim that the wood-pecker, with its three-foot wingspan and sig-nature whitish ivory bill, still existed includedthe Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology,National Audubon Society, the NatureConservancy and the U.S. Fish and WildlifeService. Some wanted to believe that thegigantic woodpecker, known by such namesas white-back, pearly bill and even Lord Godbird, still flew safely somewhere. The name“Lord God bird” came from people seeing thebird and exclaiming, “Lord God, what a bird!”
Had the short video clip been clear, thatwould have been one thing. However,ornithologists across the country weighed in,and many believed the searchers had spottedthe smaller, common pileated woodpecker.
Not long after the reported Arkansas sight-ing, a team led by an Auburn University pro-fessor said it had audio recordings of whatmembers believed were the sounds of one ormore Ivory Bills in the Choctawhatchee Riverbasin in the Florida Panhandle. The FloridaFish and Wildlife Conservation Commission(FWC) mobilized a team to deal with ques-tions and issues about the Choctawhatcheefinding, which proved untrue.
To understand the discussion as to whetherIvory Bills still exist, you have to understandsomething of the bird itself and the history ofour country.
Adult Ivory Bills measured 19 to 21 inches,were bluish-black in color and had whitemarkings on the neck, sides and back, resem-
bling a white saddle. Both male and femalebirds sported a prominent top crest, which wasred in males and black in females.
Early settlers and frontiersmen reported thatmale Native American Indians, particularlychieftains, wore the bills of Ivory Bill wood-peckers on their belts or as part of breastplates. The author of In Search of the IvoryBilled Woodpecker, Jerome Jackson, points tothe archaeological record showing that theheads and bills of both Ivory Billed and pileat-ed woodpeckers were much in demand byIndians, sometimes far outside the birds’range. He mentions the recent discovery of anIndian burial ground in Colorado with IvoryBills on the deceased, more than 1,000 milesfrom recognized Ivory Bill habitat.
Jackson and other authors accurately pointto the fact that Indians armed with bows andarrows weren’t the death knell of the species.Logging was.
Ivory Bills were found primarily in theSoutheast’s virgin hardwood forest river bot-toms and longleaf pine forests, and were welldocumented in Florida and a dozen othersoutheastern states. With their powerful chis-el-like bill, they foraged on lots of dying anddead trees, such as sweet gums, ash and lon-gleaf pine, removing the bark in search ofinsects and larvae. Ornithologists say IvoryBills needed immense areas to feed – perhaps10 to 12 square miles of old-growth forest perpair.
As one forest after another fell to anexpanding country’s insatiable demand forwood, Ivory Bills began to vanish.Ornithologists say the species was extremelyrare after 1900. Nowhere was this more evi-dent than in Florida.
Whether an Ivory Bill was actually spottedin the Cache River NWR is still a matter ofdebate. I have my own ideas, but if the sight-ing was accurate, it would have requireddozens and dozens of breeding pairs of birdsover the past 100 or so years for birds to stillexist today.
Following the Cache River announcement,river-bottom searches were initiated in Floridaand five other states. No definitive sightingsemerged.
We still have the pileated relative of theIvory Bill, yet we want to believe the mostmagnificent woodpecker of North Americastill exists.
To find out more about Florida’s WildlifeLegacy Initiative and Florida’s State WildlifeGrant program, go to<ww.MyFWC.com/WILDLIFEHABI-TATS/Legacy_index.htm>.
FWCC REPORTDoes the Ivory Bill Woodpecker still exist?
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Yes. Duke’s business school has severelypunished 34 graduate students for cheating. Formore information, go to Duke’s web site.
Does sign language count as a foreign lan-guage?
According to the College Board, AmericanSign Language does not count as a foreign lan-guage.
I heard about fast-track applications forinstant-gratification college applications? Whatare they?
These are personalized applications. Theymay come with the student’s biographical infor-mation already filled out. Applying is free.They are being sent under a variety of catchytitles by at least 20 colleges and universities.Among them, Baylor (SnapAp), St. John’sUniversity in Queens (FastAp), LoyolaUniversity in Chicago (Fast Track) and Tulane(Personal Application). The emphasis is ease,speed and the importance of this “limited offer”.If you have been chosen, apply now while youcan. This is strictly legit and it does exist.
Is it true that the University of Florida nolonger has early admission?
Yes. According to the UF, they will haveonly one admission deadline. The new deadlineis Nov. 1 for all applications.
What type of questions do colleges ask in ateacher recommendation?
The following are some of the questions from theUniversity of Pennsylvania application:
• What do you know of this student’s intellec-tual qualities? What are your impressions of thestudent’s academic priorities? We are especiallyinterested in any evidence you can give about thenature of his/her motivation for academic work.We are interested in the breadth and depth ofintellectual interest; the originality, independence,and sensitivity he/she displays in coursework; andthe quality of performance as compared to his/herclassmates.
• What personal qualities stand out in theapplicant? Are there any features in the appli-cant’s background that will help us betterunderstand his/her academic or extracurricular
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• In your best estimate, how will the applicantrespond to the academically competitive envi-ronment at Penn?
• Do you have any reason to doubt this stu-dent’s academic integrity?
• How would you compare this applicant tohis/her entire class?
• Please use this space for any additionalcomments about the applicant and his/her can-didacy.
How do colleges know a student’s classrank?
There is a space for guidance counselors toanswer the following questions:
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My son wants to get a job. His dad and I haverepeatedly told him it is not necessary, but hereally wants to get a job, and says it will lookgood on his college application. What do youthink?
During the school year, the only job a studentshould have is to study, make the best possiblegrades and have the highest possible scores onhis/her PSAT, SAT and SAT IIs. Working in thesummer is fine. Also, if the student must work tohelp the family, then of course the student shouldwork. There is a place on every college applicationthat asks students to list any work or internshipexperiences they have had during their high schoolor college years. Although that question is asked, itis not necessary to have worked in order to gainentrance to college. It’s best that a student avoidbeing spread to thin. Joining clubs at school andholding an office in one of those clubs will showleadership ability. Also, community service takestime. Usually, there is not enough time left aftercommunity service activities, school activities, andstudying to have a job.
Toby Rose is president of Toby Rose’sCollege Prep. She is an independent collegecounselor, was a Dade County OutstandingTeacher and served as chairperson of the DadeCounty School Board Academic AdvisoryCommittee. Rose may be contacted by calling305-238-7737 or via the Internet at<www.tobyrose.com>.
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II wantt too startt shoppingforr aa financiall advisor.. Whatshouldd II bee lookingg for?
Someone you can trustand feel comfortable with. Aperson who has several yearsof experience in both goodand bad times. A well edu-
cated person. Someone who really listens toboth the husband and the wife. Someonewho provides objective advise to you andwho is legally and morally obligated to serveyour best interest at all times. Someone whodoes not have a sales quota of investmentproducts to sell to you. Someone who hasmalpractice insurance for your protection.Someone who is regulated and supervisedby FINRA (Financial Industry RegulatoryAuthority). Someone who is not a sales repbut an actual money manager.
The more the better, but make sureyou ask the same questions to each one. Askfor their credentials, experience, invest-ment process, references and code ofethics. I suggest that you talk to each advisorone on one. Consider talking to at least 3advisors before you decide.
Theree aree aa lott off credentialss thatt advi-sorss use.. Aree theyy alll thhee same?
No. Each credential has a different levelof course content and time requirement toattain the credential. Some credentials focuson life insurance such as the LifeUnderwriter Training Council Fellow(LUTCF) and a Charter Life Underwriter(CLU). The CLU is more of a Masters Degreein the area of insurance. Some credentialsfocus on mutual funds such as a CertifiedFunds Specialist (CFS). The credential thatfocuses on comprehensive financial planningis the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®). Itis more of a Masters Degree in personalfinancial planning. Ask the advisor for detailsof their skills and education.
Rick Tonkinson is a Certified FinancialPlanner (CFP™) who works with workingpeople in your area since 1991. The familybusiness, Rick Tonkinson & Associates, Inc islocated at 100 Almeria Ave, Suite 310, CoralGables, FL 33134. Telephone # 305-447-6617.
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According to a recent AOL Bodyreport, supposedly healthy foods reallyaren’t! Check out some of these miscon-ceptions that could be causing you to misshitting your ideal weight goals and/ormaintaining optimal nutrition…
GranolaMost granola bars are simply candy bars indisguise, with very little fiber, lots ofprocessed carbs, and a ton of sugar. You’rebetter off making your own healthier ver-sion from raw oats, chopped almonds,coconut flakes, raisins and a dollop of raworganic honey.
Egg White Omelets No yolks in your omelettes – why not? Theyolk contains lutein and zeaxanthin, whichare crucial for eye health. Egg yolks arealso an important source of phosphatidyl-choline, a nutrient that boosts brain health.Worried about your cholesterol levels?Consider this: Half the fat in the yolk isn’teven saturated.
Farm Raised SalmonYou’d think eating penned salmon wouldbe the healthier way to go, but the farm-raised fish are pumped full of antibioticsand are lower in nutritional value than theirwild relatives. In addition, wild salmon gettheir red color from an antioxidant in theirnatural food source, krill. Farmed salmonget their color from dye.
Supermarket CerealMost supermarket cereals are fiber light-weights and are also loaded with sugar.The best cereals are old-fashioned oat-meal, and a few standouts like Fiber Oneand All-Bran. Check the labels and choosecereals that have fewer than five grams ofsugar and more than five grams of fiber perserving.
Frozen YogurtThe only thing fro-yo has in common withreal yogurt (the plain, non-frozen kind) isthat they’re both white. The frozen stuffdoesn’t have live cultures, which helpmaintain digestive health and the nonfatvarieties are a mix of chemicals and artifi-cial sweeteners. You’re better off with a
serving of organic ice cream.
Canola OilAlong with olive oil, canola oil seems likea healthy standout. But conventional canolaoil goes through a caustic refining processthat creates some trans fats. Unless it’scold-pressed and organic, stay away.
Apple JuiceIt’s sweet, refreshing and a favorite amongkids. But most apple juice is nothing morethan sugar water with apple flavoring. Onecup of apple juice has no fiber, 117 caloriesand 27 grams of sugar. And most peopleconsume way more than a cup at a time.Stick to fiber-rich apples and skip the juice.
Whole FoodsJust because you’re shopping at an organicmarket doesn’t mean everything in thestore is great for your diet. Most take-outsections feature prepared foods that can bevery high in fat and calories. You also can’tassume everything you’re buying is“organic.” Check the label…If it says “nat-ural” that’s not the same as “organic.” Ofcourse, you’ll definitely be able to tell bythe higher price. For example, a jar ofalmond butter that says “natural” vs. a jarthat says “organic” has as much as an eightdollar price difference!
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After a year away from pillaging their vil-lage, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabellarejoice with joy over regaining their king-dom in Miami as the Florida RenaissanceFestival returns for a second conquest atHistoric Virginia Key Beach Park in Miami.
The Miami festival weekend dates are Jan.15 to 23, including Monday, Jan. 17, forMartin Luther King Day.
“Last year, we were welcomed with openarms by Miami,” said Bobby Rodriguez,executive producer of the FloridaRenaissance Festival. “Now we want to con-tinue the tradition of having the FloridaRenaissance Festival in Miami for years tocome at Virginia Key Beach Park by ourcommitment to bringing new and excitingshows every year for our event goers.”
With the Florida Renaissance Festivalreturning to Miami, along come new andexciting acts combined with last year’sfavorites to delight event attendees through-out the festival. These include: Gabriel Q —bizarre and hilarious big puppets and stiltcharacters that consist of Giant Butterfly,Caterpillar, Baby and The Queen of Heartson her high white horse and many more.
Faire Stories represents the blending ofthe magic and enchantment of traditionalfairy tales, the joy and exuberance ofBroadway music, and the unique interactiveexperience offered by Renaissance faires.
Peter Suarez, aka “Manolete,” a world-renowned dancer brings his many styles forthe Miami show. He had the distinction ofbeing the only dancer ever hired to perform
a live solo with the Gipsy Kings at RadioCity Music Hall.
The Tortuga Twins are a multi-talentedteam boasting an extensive performancebackground with more than 30 years ofcomedic audience participation and improvexperience to entertain all and much more.
This 16th Century production featuresmore than 100 costumed performers, fivestages with continuous entertainment andacts from around the world. During the fam-ily-themed weekends, guests will enjoyjousting tournaments three times a day,hearty food, human powered rides andgames for children that include the World’sLargest Rocking Horse, Giant Chess, BarrelRides, and games of strength and skill.
The festivities will feature historical reenact-ments, sword fights, magical illusions and anabundance of authentic fare from freshly madekettle corn to roasted giant turkey legs, whichcan be washed down with a swig of mead or ale.
The Florida Renaissance Festival is pro-duced by the national, award winning BobbyRodriguez Productions and strives to createan entertaining and cultural opportunity bymaking Renaissance history come to life forboth children and adults.
The event is hosted by the City of MiamiParks and Recreation Department andHistoric Virginia Key Beach Park.
The Florida Renaissance Festival atHistoric Virginia Key Beach Park will beopen weekends from 10 a.m. to sunset.Prices are $20 for adults and $7 for childrenages 6-11 years old; children 5 and under arefree. Pre-show discount tickets are availableonline at <www.ren-fest.com>.
Florida Renaissance Festivalreturns for second conquest
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BY LUIS ESPINOZA
Budgets are tight for many peopleduring this holiday season! But as welook forward to concrete improve-ments in the economy, at least fornow thousands of homeowners canenjoy the benefits from an annual sav-ings on their flood insurance policiesthanks to the hard work by Miami-Dade County! That’s right, Miami-Dade residents saved over $23.4million last year on their flood insur-ance policies thanks to the work fromthe County’s Department of Environ-mental Resources Management(DERM) and other local agencies.That’s a savings of about $100 oneach flood insurance policy for resi-dents in special flood hazard areas ofunincorporated Miami-Dade County.Residents in low risk flood zones orsome municipalities may have re-ceived a lower discount.This is a huge benefit that our resi-
dents receive thanks to the County’sability to maintain an excellent ratingof five (5) in the Community RatingsSystem (CRS) from the Federal Emer-
gency Management Agency (FEMA).“I am proud of the work we have donewhich has enabled us to obtain thissignificant flood insurance discountfor the property owners of Miami-Dade County. We have been able tomaintain this excellent CRS classifica-tion for the past seven years,” saidCarlos Espinosa, DERM Director.“Any savings that we are able to passon to our residents is extremely impor-tant to us, especially during the cur-rent tough economic times. We willcontinue to work with Miami-DadePublic Works and other agencies toimprove our local stormwater floodcontrol system in order to maintain agood rating from FEMA and providethis flood insurance premium reduc-tion to our community,” added Mr. Es-pinosa.Miami-Dade County received an ex-
cellent CRS rating of five (5) fromFEMA in part due to its efforts to im-prove and maintain the local stormwa-ter flood control system. This systemis comprised of more than three mil-lion linear feet of stormwater drainagepiping, over 80,000 catch basins, andmore than 180 miles of secondarycanals. The current County CRS rat-ing results in a 25% discount on floodinsurance premiums for properties inspecial hazard flood areas of unincor-porated Miami-Dade County. Premi-ums for properties outside the specialhazard flood zones receive a 10% dis-count.
For more information on the Miami-DadeCounty CRS Program, please contact DERM’sWater Management Division at 305-372-6529or log onto www.miamidade.gov/derm. Forquestions about flood insurance coverage andrates, residents can call 1-800-427-4661 orvisit www.floodsmart.gov.
Homeowners Are Saving Big Moneyon their Flood Insurance Thanks to
Miami-Dade County!
Communications ManagerDepartment of Environmental Resources Management (DERM)
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The American Red Cross announced thewinners of 2011 American Red Cross SaraHopkins Woodruff Spectrum Awards forWomen during a November cocktail recep-tion at the Kelley Roy Gallery.
Eleven women were honored for theirexceptional work in improving our com-munity in many ways. They serve as exam-ples of the humanitarian principles of theAmerican Red Cross: Humanity,Impartiality, Independence, Unity,Neutrality, Universality and VoluntaryService.
The ladies will receive the 18thAnnual Sara Hopkins WoodruffSpectrum Awards during a luncheon intheir honor on Feb. 3 at the JW MarriottMarquis, Miami.
The 2011 Hopkins Woodruff SpectrumAwards for Women Honorees are:
BlueCross BlueShield of FloridaPhilanthropy Award, Tracy Mourning;
Rosalind Ludwig Chairmen’s Award,Yolanda Berkowitz;
Cervera Real Estate Ambassador Award,Alex Villoch;
Bank of America Cultural Award, DebraScholl;
J.N. McArthur Foundation EducationAward, Rochelle Baer;
Morrison Brown Argiz & FarraEntrepreneurial Award, Mayda Cisneros;
Baptist Health of South FloridaHealthcare Award, Andrea Ivory;
Greater Miami & The Beaches HotelAssociation Hospitality Award, KimberlyWilson;
The Ethel and W. George KennedyFamily Foundation Volunteerism Award,Bella Goldstein;
Barbara Nelson Red Cross ServiceAward, Mona Adams, and
Swanee and Paul DiMare Youth Award,Cristina Hernandez.
For more information about the SpectrumAward and the luncheon, go online to<www.southfloridaredcross.org/events>.For more information about the Red Cross,visit online at<www.southfloridaredcross.org>.
Red Cross names winners of 2010 Spectrum Awards
Pictured are (l-r) Phillis Oeters, Spectrum Awards Luncheon chair with eight of the 11 spectrum awards winners:Debra Scholl, Mona Adams, Cristina L. Hernandez, Bella Goldstein, Mayda Cisneros, Kimberly Wilson, AndreaIvory and Rochelle Baer.
14th Jewish Film Festival coming to Cosford CinemaBY SHEILA STIEGLITZ
Can an ex-con find redemption bycoaching an upstart Orthodox Jewish base-ball team?
Humor hits a home run over bigotry andself-doubt in The Yankles, a heart-warmingfilm that opens the CAJE Miami JewishFilm Festival on Saturday, Jan. 22, at theUniversity of Miami’s Bill Cosford Cinema.
A washed-up former pro player is sen-tenced to mandatory community service,and soon discovers that the only peoplewilling to give him a second chance areequally desperate yeshiva students on aquest to start their own baseball team.
“The lineup of films scheduled for theopening weekend at the Cosford, have athread of commonality that reveals modernhistory as seen through the eyes of youngpeople,” said Ellen Wedner, festival direc-tor. “The feel-good comedy, The Yankles,uses humor to challenge tradition, whileother films balance tolerance, identity andfamily issues to create powerful andpoignant stories.”
Inside Hana’s Suitcase is a mystery toldthrough the voices of children from Japan,
Canada and Czechoslovakia. It begins withthe delivery of a battered suitcase to theTokyo Holocaust Education ResourceCenter, and follows the center’s quest tofind out about Hana Brady, a name paintedon the case.
As the information unfolds, the youngstorytellers chronicle 60 years of history,and weave the past to the present. The filmis recommended for age 10 and up. A spe-cial discussion follows the screening.
The Israeli film Eli and Ben tells the storyof a mischievous 12-year-old who is preoc-cupied with playing tricks on his teachersand on his crush, who is the most populargirl in class. His life abruptly changes whenhis father, Ben (actor Lior Ashkenazi, LateMarriage, Walk On Water), the city archi-tect, is arrested on suspicion of acceptingbribes. Eli is certain of his father’s inno-cence and sets out to convince the policeinspector in charge of the investigation, thathis father is wrongly accused.
“An Arab, a Jew, a Chinese and aPhilippine walk to school…” — soundslike the beginning of an old joke, but that isnot the case. In the Israeli documentary,World Class Kids, these are some of the
second-graders at a school in the heart ofTel Aviv.
Following these students for one year,the atmosphere in the classroom becomesvolatile as the Gaza War upsets the socialdynamics. With poignant intuition anduninhibited directness that is unique to 8-year-olds, the children point out basic con-flicts in Israeli society, deal with painfulidentity issues, and experience the firstcracks in their childhood naiveté.
Berlin ’36 is inspired by the true story ofJewish high jumper Gretel Bergmann andreplays a remarkable piece of forgottenOlympic history. Bergmann was consid-ered a top contender for the gold medalduring the Nazi controlled 1936 SummerGames. However, the Americans threatenan Olympic boycott if Jewish athletes werebarred from competing.
To the Nazis having a Jewish athlete onthe Aryan team would be intolerable, so
they conspire to replace her with an über-athlete, who years later is revealed to be aman. The film explores the tenuous friend-ship between two outsiders who find them-selves in unimaginable circumstances.
The festival continues through Sunday,Jan. 30, with films screenings at the RegalCinema South Beach and the SunriseCinema Intracoastal Mall.
Tickets for the CAJE Miami Jewish FilmFestival, except for opening and closing nights,are $11, general admission; $9, seniors/ stu-dents, and $7, Film Society members. A $118Fast Pass provides entry into all films. FilmSociety members receive discounts on ticketsand Fast Passes and advance festival ordering.
This program is presented with the sup-port of the City of Coral Gables.
For complete movie listings and to pur-chase tickets, log on to <www.miamijew-ishfilmfestival.com> or call 1-888-585-FILM (3456).
The feel-good comedy, The Yankles, pairs a desperate group of yeshiva students with a former ex-con whohelps them start their own baseball team.
Berlin ’36 isbased on thetrue story ofGerman goldmedal contenderGretelBergmann(KarolineHerfurth) during the1936 OlympicGames.
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