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Dr. Brian Rask, DDS is PompanoBeach Chamber’s Small Business

Person of the YearThe Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce is thrilled

to announce that Dr. Brian Rask has been named Small BusinessPerson of the Year. Dr. Rask has been involved with the Chamberfor several years.

“Brian is always very generous with his time,” said Chamberpresident Ric Green. “He worked very hard as co-chair of our 50thannual boat parade, among many other projects. His support forour chamber and community is amazing, and we are excited tohonor him with this award.”

Dr. Brian Rask is a Florida native. He grew up in Lighthouse Pointand got his BS and DDS from the University of Florida, Gainesville. Hereturned to Broward County and worked for several years as anassociate dentist before buying his own practice in Pompano Beach.

“Brian is a great example of a small business owner who hasutilized his involvement in his community as way to effectivelygrow his business,” boasts Jean McIntyre, 2012- 2013 Chair of the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce and Vice President with iBERIA BANK. “His participation through business and civic organizations has been an asset to all those with whom he is involved.

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Around the Point a co l um n t hat in c ludes n ews ite m s re l e va nt to t he re s i d e nt s of LH P.

Tumminello’s Deli & Café OpensA tradition that started over 70 years ago by the Tumminello

family continues on, right here at the Gateway Center inLighthouse Point. Originally from Staten Island, New York wherethey began their business, the Tumminellos have operated storesin Deerfield Beach and Boca Raton, as well.

At the helm are mama Corinne and son Michael JosephTumminello and Paul Capozio. A few of the wide variety ofauthentic Italian dishes available on the menu to tantalize everypalette include: Eggplant Rollatini, Chicken Rollatini, Penni AlaVodka and Shrimp Scampi. Pizzas cooked to perfection areCorrine’s Classic Margarita Pizza, Grilled Vegetable Pizza andArugula Prosciutto Pizza. The fine beer and wine menu is a winner.

Live music and fine dining is provided on Friday and Sundaynights out in the patio area. The Café is tastefully decorated andthe prices are moderate. Tumminello’s Deli & Café is located in theGateway Center, 2014 E. Sample Rd., Lighthouse Point. Call 954-942-4999.

Local Student Receives Top HonorsMichael Antonio Marese, a resident of

Lighthouse Point, recently graduated fromCardinal Gibbons High School, receivingHonor Roll status every quarter for 4straight years, as well as awards forExcellence in AP Statistics, Excellence inScience, and the President’s Award forEducational Excellence and numerousother awards.

During these four years, Michael alsoplayed Varsity Ice Hockey, Varsity Lacrosseand was a Captain on the Varsity SailingTeam. Michael was the Vice President/Blood Drive Coordinator of theNational Honor Society and President/Treasurer of the Math HonorSociety while working 30+ hours each week as a Shift Manager atPanera Bread.

Michael was named Top Student Coordinator for Broward Countyfor the OneBlood Community Blood Center, and logged over 500hours of Community service with the Broward Outreach Center thathelped earn him the prestigious Silver Knight Award sponsored bythe Miami Herald for the last 50 years. A Silver Knight is awarded to15 students in Dade and Broward County who unselfishly contributesignificant service to their community.

Michael started off collecting Bagels at the end close of the dayfrom Offerdahl’s Café Grill and delivered over 10,000 pounds of Bagelsto feed the homeless. He then worked with the different clubs atCardinal Gibbons and collected Hope Totes filled with soaps,shampoos, tooth care products and also collected clothes and socksfor the homeless of the Broward Outreach Center.

Michael attended Boys State last summer and has beennominated by both Senator Marco Rubio and Congressman AllenWest and has accepted an appointment to the Unites StatesMerchant Marine Academy which he will attend beginning in July. His Parents, Grand Parents and Family are very proud of Michael’smany accomplishments.

Broward Health North Appoints New Regional Manager ofRehabilitation Services

Joseph W. Rusinowski, Jr., PT, MBA, hasbeen named regional manager of rehabili -tation services at Broward Health North (BHN).

“We are very happy to welcome Joe to thisposition,” said Pauline Grant, chief executiveofficer of BHN. “His years of experience anddedication to the system will be a valuableasset to the continued success of theRehabilitation Services department.”

In May 2013, he was hired as the regionalmanager of rehabilitation services at BHN afterspending 10 years working in therehabilitation department at Broward Health Medical Center.

“I am excited to be back in a hospital environment where thedynamics are fast-paced and there is never a dull moment,” saidRusinowski.

From 1996 to 2001, he was on faculty at the University of MiamiSchool of Medicine as an instructor and associate director for clinicalservices in the Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation’s Division ofPhysical Therapy.

Rusinowski has a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from FloridaInternational University and a MBA in Health Administration from theUniversity of Miami.

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OMG — It’s Been 11 Years!The Lighthouse Point Magazine proudly reaches its eleventh

year of publication with this July, 2013 issue. In a great effortto reach the hearts and minds of this city’s people, wecontinue to publish a magazine filled with great articles andmemorable photos that we believe everyone will want to

keep as a chronological record of important events that have taken place in thiswonderful community.

We are truly indebted to those who have been so kind to take the time andeffort to contribute articles and photos, for they, and our own amazing staff, are anintegral part of the tapestry that makes our publication so special. If I sound likeI’m boasting, I guess you’re right!

A Short Trip To North CarolinaMy former wife, Jean, and two of my five children, Eve and John, moved up to

North Carolina recently to get away from the heat and dizzy lifestyle of BrowardCounty. Last week, my son, Paul, and I flew up on Southwest Airlines for fivedays to see what all the raving was about.

First of all, I love the heat of South Florida. I’ve loved it for 36 years. But youcan’t help being impressed with the sleepy rolling hills, lined with tall pinesaround the city of Apex, about a half hour from Raleigh Airport. Many shoppingareas dot the landscape with a decent selection of fine restaurants, but time spentdriving was a bit excessive. Because of the slower pace lifestyle, I found the people abit friendlier and more courteous. This certainly added to the attractiveness.

Not long ago, my daughter, Noelle, became married in a beautiful ceremony onthe picturesque Outer Banks of North Carolina. Happily, she drove down fromNew Jersey to join us in a surprise appearance. The fifth progeny, Gavin, wasunable to make it down from Jersey.

In Persuit Of PerfectionIn our SuperKid of the Month article on page 16 of the June issue, we made

a serious typo by indicating the previous recipient of the award, Ryan Kolb,instead of Tyler Painter, as the current and true SuperKid of the Month. We want to apologize to Tyler for our mistake and wish her well in all the fine thingsshe accomplishes!

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A pet who needs love

Hi, my name is Kokomo and I am a 3 year-old Shih-Tzu. I was rescued from the CoralSprings Humane Unit. While I was waiting formy forever home to come along, it wasdiscovered that I had bladder stones and I hadsurgery to remove them. Unfortunately, it wasalso discovered that I have bladder cancer.

I may only have a year of my young life tolive, but I am still hopeful to have a new home.I am on special food to prevent future stonesand an inexpensive medication to help mycancer. I am a people lover and enjoy thecompany of other dogs my size. My friends atFlorida Humane tell me I will always have aloving home with them if I need it. Please letme come live with you for the time I have left. I will be forever grateful.

Kokomo and all his friends can be seen at theFlorida Humane Society, 12-4 Thursday-Sunday, located at 3870 North Powerline Road,Pompano Beach on the NE corner of Sampleand Powerline next to the Citco car wash. You can also view us online atfloridahumanesociety.org or call 954 974 6152.

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Please Rescue MeThrough this cage that keeps me bound, Slowly as I look around,Into your eyes I hope you’ll see, I need your love so desperately!Hold me close, take me away, Into your loving home, this I pray,I’ll make your life a joy, Oh, please adopt me today!

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Local Teens Hit the Big Apple!Story and Photos by Debra Todd

W hen my 15-year-olddaughter Nikki

asked me, “What am Igoing to do for springbreak?” I wasspeechless. As yourchildren rapidly growolder, you stopplanning trips toDisneyland, waterparks and Chuck E.Cheese. Nikki had afew suggestions:California (too

expensive and too much travel time), Bahamas (her passport hadexpired), or New York City…Bingo!

“Can Steffi go with us,” asked Nikki. She felt she needed her best friendwith her on this first NYC adventure, and so it was to be! Now I had todetermine what would be a feasible and easy to plan on the spur of themoment. But my trepidation with exploring NYC concerned the coldweather, the fact we have thin LHP Florida-born blood, the crowds duringspring break, not to mention the expense.

First things first. I quickly booked two Phantom of the Opera tickets at$200 per seat. I was told it would be way worth it. And we were lucky tofind a Hyatt Hotel in midtown Manhattan for $200 per night. Quite abargain to find such a deal in Midtown Manhattan during spring break.So, it was on to the “Big Apple!”

Thursday, March 28 Arriving at LaGuardia Airport, the temperature was a chilly 40 degrees.

This made us grateful to our Florida friends for the borrowed winterclothes! Checking into our hotel brought us a monumental surprise… a view of the Empire State building that was just two blocks away.

First thing on our “New York City bucket list" was taking the subway toChinatown. It was quite a culture shock for Nikki to experience thedungeon-like life of the subway; having been born and raised in Floridaand never experiencing even a basement! Next up, Canal Street inChinatown to find a designer handbag. Barely one block into Chinatown,we were bombarded with thug-like salesman, asking if we wanted Lily orMichael? At first I felt like that was code for some drugs, but the girlsinformed me, “Mom, they are talking about purses!” I felt relieved



because these men were extremely nervous, constantly looking left andright, many of them sneaking around street corners with black garbagebags. After haggling with eight or more vendors, the girls each found thedesigner bag they wanted. Now our appetites were ready for authenticChinese fried rice and egg drop soup, right there in famous Chinatown.Full and tired, it was back to the hotel for some much-needed sleep.

Friday, March 29Day two began with Starbucks, of course; there's one on every corner.

And then lunch at Nikki's favorite sandwich shop, Pot Bellies. So, with fullbellies and lots of caffeine, we were ready to shop ‘till we drop. Forever 21,H and M and Macy’s were on the agenda for the day. These stores are allthree to five stories tall and extremely overwhelming to experience. Nikkiand Steffi were in fashion heaven.

This night wasfor Broadway. I wasonly able topurchase twotickets to thePhantom of theOpera at theMajestic Theaterbefore they soldout, so I gave myticket to Steffi andlet the girls enjoythe show. Now, Ineeded to findsomething to do fortwo and half hours.

I walked toward Times Square where a tall skinny man in a longblack coat and top hat was soliciting a comedy show. Perfect, I thoughtto myself, a way to kill some time laughing. After purchasing my $10ticket, I was escorted to a small room where many of the audiencemembers were children. Oops! Now I’m stuck here, it must be a G-ratedshow! When the comedian asked us to silence our cell phones beforethe show, I realized I left my phone charging at the nail salon where wepreviously had mani-pedis! Now was my chance to hightail it out ofthere and back to the nail salon. My faith in humankind was uplifted to

find my phone exactly where I had left it. Now it was back to the comedyroom to wait for the later show that was rated R. The show was hilarious.

Afterward, I stopped for a shrimp cocktail and a Cosmo at the famousSardi’s Restaurant, across from the Majestic Theater. It was great to look atthe walls, lined with caricatures of almost every famous person of the last50 years.

As I went back to the theater, there were crowds of people holding uptheir iPhones around a limousine. My camera was a bit larger than aniPhone, so I looked like a true paparazzi, clicking away, as I held mycamera above my head and over the limousine. Checking the screen onmy camera revealed it was Tom Hanks, waving to everyone as he left thetheater after his performance in Lucky Guy! And you can say I was a luckygirl for me being at the right place at the right time.

Now, for a short walk to Times Square for sightseeing and dinner. Thegirls loved the bright lights and excitement of Times Square. The streets

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Sardi’s Restaurant.

Tom Hanks, waving to everyoneas he left the theater after hisperformance in Lucky Guy.



were bustling with somepeople trying to make adollar and othercharacters. You name it:Portrait artists, facepainters, rickshaws, horseand buggy vendors andlife-size human Disneycharacters andSpiderman.

We found Nikki’sfavorite Floridarestaurant, the OliveGarden, in the heart ofTimes Square, so late-night Italian food it was.After dinner it was

already 1:00 a.m., so walking off dinner was not an option. The cliché horse andbuggy ride was another experience on our list, so after all the horse jockeysstopped fighting over us, Nikki got to ride in her favorite horse and buggy. Sheloves horses more than air. It was a fun, relaxing ride through Times Square andback to our hotel.

Saturday, March 30 Today was planned for our trip to Rockefeller Center, both in the day and then

back in the evening. They call it “Top of the Rock Sun and Stars” ticket. The centerwas quite crowded, as everyone seemed to be in New York City for Spring Break. Inthe lobby was a Swarovski Crystal store with the largest crystal we had ever seen.


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An Act of KindnessBy Eunice Hamblen

Norcrest Elementary School is an “A+” public school located .60 miles West ofLHP City Hall who’s recent boundary change included all of the addresses inLighthouse Point and parts of northern Pompano Beach. Parents can call 754-322-7250 to arrange a tour. It is an International Baccalaureate school with751 students in Pre-k through 5th grade. I have had the pleasure of volunteeringin one of their kindergarten classes for the past two school years.Kindergarten Teacher Karen Deleuze has a garden just outside her classroom.

This garden consists of a hydroponic floating unit aswell as two hybrid hydroponic containers and atraditional in ground planted space. The garden hasbeen maintained by the kindergarten students as wellas volunteers. Plants have been donated by Nuturfon Dixie Hwy. Parents have also supplied seeds. Thisproject has been a learning experience for allconcerned. What will grow in the different plantsystems and when it will grow was a challenge forthe adult volunteers. Learning about plants was challenging for the

children. Most of these students have not experiencedor understood that plants come from seeds andseedlings that roots are needed to absorb moisture,stems for structure and plumbing and that leaves usethe sun to produce food. This year we grewcantaloupes and watermelon in the fall,tomatoes, squash and broccoli in the winterand herbs all year long. We also kept thebutterfly bushes watered to attract cater-pillars and butterflies. The students measuredthe growth of various produce which was hardon the produce, but as Mrs. Deleuze says, it isthe “learning process that is important, not the cantaloupe.” Luckily, we had the advice of Mr. Mark “the

Doctor” Robinson and others at Nuturf whoseknowledge helped guide us throughout theyear. In May, with only four weeks left of school,Nuturf donated marigolds and daisies for the hydroponicgarden. This floating piece of styrofoam has taken a beatingduring the year, but can still support these sun loving flowers.The students thanked Nuturf by creating their own thank youcards using the alphabet and words learned during the year. Afew of the cards are pictured here. “Doctor Mark” is alsopictured here enjoying their artwork.If you would like to volunteer for Norcrest or any other

Broward County School for next year, go to this web site belowand fill out the application. I prefer the kindergartners but ifyou want more maturity, there are many more age groups tochoose from.http://www.getinvolvedineducation.com/volunteers/index.htmEunice Hamblen volunteers at Norcrest Elementary School.

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On May 18, residents gathered to listen to the tunes ofThe Surf Bandits while raising money for the children’scharities of the Exchange Club of Pompano Beach. Over 50unique cars lined up for inspection while patronsmunched on BBQ and other goodies.





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Lighthouse Point Chamber NewsPhotos by Rosina DiBello

Fred Hunter’s Funeral Home Expands to North Broward CountyFred Hunter Memorial Services opened a new facility

where 5th Avenue Grill Restaurant was located at 4660North Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point. “This propertymeets all of our standards for offering excellent,compassionate service to our client families. This is aconvenient location on over an acre of serene land withample parking, which is a rarity in South Florida,” saysMark Van Rees, Director of Operations.Kevin Quinn Jr., Joint Owner who grew up in Lighthouse

Point, adds “My family is honored to serve the people ofNorth Broward County in their time of need. For years,residents came to this location for fine dining and mademany great memories within these walls. Now, we hope tohelp people celebrate memories of their loved ones.”Originally established in Detroit, Michigan in the 1890s,

the Fred Hunter’s name has stood for quality funeral carefor over 120 years. Locally owned and operated by theQuinn family, whose funeral history began in 1918 in NewJersey by Kevin and Ryan’s Great-Grandfather, Fred HunterMemorial Services takes pride in caring for each family withpersonalized services that honor the life and legacy of theindividual. For additional information on Fred HuntersFuneral Home, contact Mark VanRees, Director ofOperations, or visit www.fredhunters.com.

Ryan Quinn, Kevin Quinn Sr., Jeanne Quinn, Megahan Quinn, Megan Quinn, Kevin Quinn Jr.

Gettin’ Nauti at the DawgThe folks at Nauti Dawg

Cafe at the LighthousePoint Marina were gracioushosts to the LighthousePoint Chamber during ourMay social. Outside alongthe water, membersgathered for fun andnetworking. Deliciousappetizers were deliciouslypresented. New memberJoe Corcoran withNorthwestern Mutual waswelcomed along with anew board of directors. Be sure to visit our Facebookpage for photos!

Ribbon CuttingsLighthouse Point Chamber members celebrated the

opening of two different businesses within the city in May.Inside Venetian Isles Shopping Plaza, Your Pie opened up

next to Publix. Fred Hunter’s Memorial Funeral Home alsoopened their doors in the former Fifth Avenue Grill location.See other photos at Lighthouse Point Chamber in Facebook!

Grand Opening of Your Pie, located in Venetian Isles Shopping Plaza.

Nauti Dawg owners MaureenCanada and Chris Spieker.



Most days I wake up in the morning, eat breakfast, tossback some coffee, go to work and everything kind of unfoldswithin the familiar framework of my daily life. Now don’tget me wrong—there are surprises, small adventures andmoments of spontaneous departure from the establishedplot lines, but for the most part, I can count on the essentialwho, what, where and when of my life being firmly in placeon a daily basis.Except…for the Monday morning my heart started

beating like an extended drum solo performed by a manic-depressive jazz musician. It sped up. It slowed down. At onepoint, it even played an African-influenced bongo riff fromPaul Simon’s Rhythm of the Saints album. The end result ofall this uncoordinated percussion was that my heart stoppedefficiently pumping blood to the rest of my body, makingme lightheaded, dizzy, and morbidly preoccupied with myown mortality.A quickly arranged trip to my doctor for an EKG revealed

that I was experiencing something called “atrial fibrillation.”A-fib, I was told, is an irregular heartbeat where the heart’stwo upper chambers (the atria) beat chaotically and out ofsynch with the two lower chambers of the heart, affectionatelyreferred to as “the ventricles.” This disruption in the heart’selectrical system causes poor blood flow to the body, heartpalpitations, weakness, and an increased risk of stroke.“This is all good information,” I told my doctor, “but

there’s one small problem. You’ve got the wrong guy.”“Are you the guy whose wife drove you over here

because you had a rapid heartbeat and dizziness?” shecountered coolly.“Yes,” I conceded, “but this is the kind of thing that

happens to unhealthy people—people with heart disease,high blood pressure or a thyroid condition. I’m in the bestshape of my life, I work out, I meditate, eat whole foods, don’tsmoke, drink red wine moderately, and have never beenadmitted to a hospital in over 50 years on this planet.”“Well your heart didn’t get the memo,” she pointed out.

“I’m putting you in the hospital for further tests.”Going from a self-reliant man in command of his destiny

to a patient with three IVs in his arm and a skimpy hospitalgown covering up roughly 50% of his God-given goodies isa serious blow to a guy’s pride.“I’ll run home and bring you some sleep pants,” my wife

volunteered. “Anything else you want?”“Do we have any ‘Get Out of Hospital Free’ cards lying

around?” I ventured, lamely.Any remaining shred of manly dignity disappeared the

first time I had to pee in the plastic container they put at mybedside. Had I known I’d be relieving myself in a plastic jugany time soon, I would have practiced at home in my sparetime to hone my speed and accuracy. As if taking a wizpropped up in bed while strangers walk by your open doorwasn’t degrading enough, I then had to hang my steamingmicro-brew from the IV stand for visitors to gaze at.

“Just bottled a fresh batch,” I toldthe nurse stopping in to check on me. “I’m calling it Haywire Heart Amber Ale.”“Did they tell you what needs to happen by tomorrow

morning?” she asked, unimpressed with my entrepre neurialspirit.“Is that the part where I wake up and realize this was all

a dream?”“Actually, with the help of these IVs, your heart needs to

convert back to a normal rhythm by then.”“And if it doesn’t?”“If it doesn’t, we put you under and electrically shock

your heart to interrupt the arrhythmia.”“Sounds like a plan,” I nodded thoughtfully. “Listen, if

for some reason I’m not here in the morning, feel free to startwithout me.”Fortunately, my heart did convert back to a normal

rhythm, at 11:46 that night to be precise. I know this becauseI woke up out of a fitful sleep to see a nurse standing underthe clock at the foot of my bed saying, “You converted.”Groggily coming to, my mind scrambled to grasp her words—I converted? To Judaism? Organic living? A life of fightingcrime wearing a skimpy hospital gown? “Your heart converted back to a normal rhythm,” she

clarified. “Now go back to sleep so we can get on ourschedule of waking you up every 20 minutes throughout the night.”With my heart back on script, the only remaining

concern was why it went rogue on me in the first place.Because all the tests confirmed that I didn’t have anyunderlying heart disease, high blood pressure or thyroidissues, all the main causes of A-fib didn’t apply. Thecardiologist called it “lone atrial fibrillation,” which isbasically medical jargon for “sometimes s--t happens andwith any luck it won’t happen again.”Here’s what I think happened. My pericardium, a thin,

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changes. I’ve converted to an organic diet and taken upinterval training wearing a hospital gown. The healthyeating and extra exercise are great for my heart, and wearing the hospital gown reminds me of a profound butsimple truism:Life is short, so live fully and cover your ass when

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An elevator took us twoflights up to the securitylevel and the stairwell hada beautiful chandeliermade of what else?Crystals!

Another elevator tookus up to the 70th floor. Itwas a beautiful sunny, coolday and surprisingly, nottoo crowded. The girls hada great time with theiriPhones;texting,tweetingand Vining.The top of

the rock is a must-see when visiting New York City. You get a360° view that’s impossible to get from anywhere else. Theview of Central Park is magnificent and it gives you a true feelfor Manhattan that’s difficult to get at ground level. It’sdefinitely worth the $40 price of admission.

Next was one of my favorites, the Apple store on FifthAvenue. It’s shaped as a glass cube at the street level withthe glass spiral staircase that leads to an enormous storebelow ground. This store, my “candy store,” is a must-see inNew York City. The girls now wanted to go to their favorite,the M and M store. It was crowded with long lines, but wedidn’t mind so much with our huge bags of M&Ms snackswhile waiting.

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The Big Apple

Crystal chandelier in theRockefeller Center lobby.

(above) Apple store on Fifth Avenue.


On to the FAO Schwarz toy store that was made famous by Tom Hanks in themovie BIG when he danced on the giant piano. It's the oldest store UnitedStates having been opened in 1862 and is known for its life-size toys. A very funstore to browse through.

Now late in the day, it was back tothe Top of the Rock for a view of thecity lights. No tripods were allowed,so I set the camera down on top ofthe cement ledges around theobservation deck. Despite the notripod rule, I was able to get somespectacular images. The girls weregetting antsy, so it was back to thehotel to pass out.



Top of the Rock.

Grand Central Station mural.



Sunday, March 31It was off to Grand Central Station. I’ve always seen iconic images of

Grand Central Station, the largest in the world, but wanted to capture oneof my own. It’s a bustling intersection of transportation in a cavernousbuilding with restaurants, food courts and an Apple Store.

While I was engrossed with photography, I lost sight of the girls. I hada suspicion of where to find them…the Apple Store, of course! I managed to find the girls happily hooked up to a chargingstation with their iPhones. Grand Central Station where 21 millionpeople visit per year is apeople-watcher’s dream!

Next stop, viasubway, is Ripley’sBelieve it or Not in TimesSquare. A wax replica ofLeonardo DiCapriograced the front windowand a man performingthe act of hammering alarge nail through hisnostrils on the sidewalkin front, as a teaser toget you to want to seemore of the oddities inthe Ripley’s Odditorium.

Monday, April 1Today, our last day, we leave wonderful New York City, but not until we

visit the Empire State building. Construction began on the building in1929 and finished in 1931. It’s 1454 feet tall 102 stories. The outside ofbuilding is lit with various colors at night depending on the occasion. Forinstance, on Memorial Day weekend the lights our red white and blueand on Earth Day the building is lighted green.

We shuffled into the crowded elevator to the 86th floor observationdeck. The view was amazing, but we were packed like sardines. I quicklywent into paparazzi mode and pushed my way to the edge capturing a fewimages of the city. We considered paying the extra fee to go to the 102 floorobservation deck, but it was also crowded. We had a plane to catch in twohours anyway. The wait for the elevator going down took almost as long asthe wait to get up. We now had to run back to our room, check out andjump in our prearranged car waiting for us outside the hotel.

During the ride to the airport, the girls were saying goodbye New York,we will miss you! Nikki said she’d love to move to New York City someday.We sure managed to see a lot of New York in the short time we were there,which is probably why I feel I need a vacation from our vacation. It was funand exhausting, buthopefully a memorymy daughter and Steffiwill carry with them forlife. But, as Dorothysays, “There's no placelike home!”

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oday we fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. We’reup early as we have to snake our way through bumper to bumpertraffic with an occasional cow or two in the middle of the road, furtherhampering our progress to the airport. Our flight out of Kathmanduwas typically late due to the foggy conditions in the mountainssurrounding the city. Finally we arrived in Tibet’s capital after an hour flight.

We were met by our guide Tenzin Yarphel and then set off for ourhotel, an hour drive from the airport. Before saying anything else, hecautioned us not to take pictures of any Chinese officials or soldiers asthis will get us in BIG TROUBLE! The only good thing that the Chinesehave done is to improve the infrastructure of the country. The mainroads are as good as those in the U.S. and everything is very clean.We finally reached the Shangbala Hotel in the middle of Lhasa, gotchecked in, ate dinner and then everyone headed for bed.

We were up early again and after breakfast, met Tenzin and walkeda short distance to the Barkhor Circuit where we joined thecentrifugal tide of Tibetans circling the Circuit. What a scene: pilgrimsand prostrators from across Tibet, stalls selling prayer wheels andturquoise, Muslim traders, Khampa nomads in shaggy cloaks, womenfrom Amdo sporting 108 braids, thangka artists and Chinese militarypatrols with assault rifles. It really is a fascinating microcosm of Tibet,and a target rich environment for souvenir shopping. What theChinese think these people are going to attack them with is beyondme. The only thing close to a weapon they possess is a yak whip andthat’s no match for an AK 47.

We got in line for the Jokhang Temple and an atmosphere of hushedawe hit me as I inched through the dark, medieval passageways of thetemple. Queues of pilgrims shuffled up and down the stairways, pastancient doorways and millennium-old murals, causing a myriad ofshadows on the walls from the light of butter lamps that flickered in thegloom. This is the beating spiritual heart of Tibet, the country’s mostrevered religious site. Welcome to the 14th century! Tibetan Buddhistscome from hundreds of miles, prostrating themselves as they walk,sometimes taking years to reach the Jokhang. It was built sometimebetween 639 and 647 and is a must see if you ever visit Lhasa. In theafternoon we visited the De Ji Orphanage which is supported by OATtravel dollars. Go to www.oattravel.com for more information onOverseas Adventure Travel.

Today is the day I’ve been waiting for…we are going to visit thePotala Palace which looms over all of Lhasa. Even surrounded by asea of Chinese development, this towering, majestic buildingdominates Lhasa. I found it hard to take my eyes off of it. A visit tothe former home of the Dalai Lamas (Dalai Lama means “Ocean ofWisdom”) is a spiraling descent past gold-tombed chapels, receptionrooms and prayer halls into the bowels of a medieval castle. It isnothing less than the concentrated spiritual and material wealth of anation. The Potala Palace served as the residence of the Dalai Lama,until the 14th and current Dalai Lama fled to India in 1959. Thehighest palace in the world, it stands on top of Red Hill, at over 12,000

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Pilgrims prostrating themselves in front of the Jokhang Temple; some have walked hundreds of miles to arrive at the temple.

Group of Tibetans visiting the Potala Palace.

This is a continuation of the Nepal article that appeared in our June issue.

A VISIT TO THE ROOF OF THE WORLD

“Our prime purpose in life is to help others.And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.”

— His Holiness, The Dalai Lama

Story and Photos by Pam Euston

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feet above sea level. In the Zang language, Potala means “the sacredplace of Buddhism” and consists of the White and the Red Palace. TheDalai Lama lived in the White Palace; the Red Palace consists oftemples. It consists of thirteen stories and 1,000 rooms and wasinscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994. In 2000 and2001, Jokhang Temple and the Norbulingka were added to the list asextensions to the sites.

After lunch we toured the Norbulingka Palace which translates as“The Jewelled Park,” built in 1755. It served as the traditional summerresidence of the successive Dalai Lamas from the 1780s up until the14th Dalai Lama’s exile in 1959; it was from this residence that he fledto India. It is situated in the west side of Lhasa and covers 89 acresand is considered to be the largest man-made garden in Tibet. Theonly photograph of the Dalai Lama allowed in the country is in a darkcorner of one of its 374 rooms.

After several days in Lhasa, we boarded our bus and set out forGyantse on the Tibet Friendship Highway which snakes its way backand forth up the mountains from Lhasa to its end at the defensehighway of Kathmandu, some 585 miles. This is the only internationalhighway in Tibet and is very important to pilgrims who make theirway from all around the country to the spiritual center of Lhasa. Weleft Lhasa at 9:15 am and arrived in Gyantse at 5:00 pm. Along theway we stopped at Yamdrok Lake, one of the three largest sacredlakes in Tibet. The lake is 45 miles long and covers 246 square miles at14,570 feet above sea level. It is surrounded by many snow-capped

mountains and is fed by numerous small streams and has an outletstream at its far western end. Like mountains, lakes are consideredsacred by Tibetan people, and are believed to be the dwelling placesof protective deities, therefore investing them with special spiritualpowers. Everyone from the Dalai Lama to local villagers makespilgrimages to these lakes. The lake is revered as a talisman and issaid to be part of the life-spirit of the Tibetan nation. This is thelargest lake in southern Tibet, and it is believed that if it dries up, Tibetwill no longer be habitable.

Our next stop was at the Yam Dork Yak Restaurant where thewelcoming sign read, “Dear Adorable Friends. Welcome to our yakrestaurant. Thank you.” We had, what else, yak soup. And, I finally gotto sample yak butter tea. Some people prefer to call it “soup” whileothers liken it to brewed socks. However you describe it, your firstmouthful is the signal that you have finally reached Tibet. I had totaste it but decided that the only thing worse than hot yak-butter tea,

would be cold yak-butter tea. Guess it’s an acquired taste. Then it was back on the bus and onward toward Gyantse. At

18,241 feet we stopped at the Kharola glacier; this was the highestelevation we reached on our journey. We had traveled two hoursfrom Yamdrok Lake, passing many small villages as well as yak andgoat herds. This isn’t a big glacier but it’s spectacular from thehighway, and is close enough (about 300 yards) to walk to. Finally, at5:00 pm, we checked into the Gyantse Hotel.

Our next stop was a visit to the Palkhor Monastery, originally builtin 1418. It is important due to the fact that it is the base location ofthree sects of Tibetan Buddhism. Therefore the design and layout ofthe monastery is a synthesis of the three sects. It is also famous forits Ten-Thousand Buddha Tower (Palkhor Tower), the calling card ofthe monastery. The Ten-Thousand Buddha Tower consists of nearlyone hundred family halls for worshipping Buddha, one overlappinganother. People call it “towers within towers,” which makes for a veryvivid feature in this spectacular building and is the reason for its

Gardens within the Norbulingka Palace; the Dalai Lama fled his country from this residence in 1959.

Yak above Yamdrok Lake, one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet.

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There is a book called ‘The Blue Zones, Lessons for livinglonger by the people who’ve lived the longest’ by Dan Buettner,founder of the organization of the same name. His researchshows how we can live longer, healthier lives. The ‘Blue Zones’represent the areas of the world where lifestyle, diet and outlookon life have allowed people to live quality lives into their 100s.There are a few points that I am going to discuss; our state ofmind and our daily activity.

Buettner and his team discovered that many people they cameacross had centenarian family members and because of this itgave them a ‘matter of fact’ state of mind that they would alsobe centenarians. They found that if you believe that you are goingto live into your 100s, it actually makes a difference in yourlongevity. We all see examples of this in our everyday lives.Someone who seems negative in attitude, actually seems to havemore negative things happen to them. Someone who is positiveand expecting good outcomes usually ends up with such a resultand if not, is able to take something positive away. What we thinkwe will become, who we imagine ourselves to be makes all thedifference on the decisions we make every day.

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extraordinary that we have such powerover our futures; our power of thought.

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Many of us understand the importance of having a website atthis point, and hopefully many people understand theimportance of having a mobile device friendly website. Youknow all those obnoxious people who can’t seem to pry their cellout of their hands, that’s your target market. It’s calledtechnology, and you want the people who are using it as muchas possible. Most of which are on their phones.

Responsive Web Design means the following: a web sitesolution that works equally well on every device. In simpleterms, a responsive web design uses “media queries” to figureout what resolution of device it's being served on. Flexible imagesand fluid grids then size correctly to fit the screen—(Mashable.com). I am not sure if that’s simple enough for you,so let me put it this way. Your website will reformat to whateversize screen you are viewing it on, iPad, iPhone, Smartphone, a17-inch monitor, 27-inch monitor etc. Most importantly, youdon’t lose part of your website when a customer is viewing a siteon any mobile device.

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Imagine you are stopped at a red light, minding your ownbusiness. Suddenly, you feel a severe jolt as your vehicle is rear-ended. What do you do?

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Dear Easily-Duped,When I moved to South Florida from Chicago fourteen years ago, I

thought I had finally slipped the grubby tentacles of the VP/ICOAM(Vice President in Charge of Aggravating me). Wrong. He followedme here. Many times, he has linked up with Borbick (theminiaturized terrorist who lives inside my computer).

Yesterday I discovered the VP/ICOAM is now working for Dr.Woods, a superb eye doctor I've been seeing for ten years. I went tomy appointment, arriving five minutes early, and was handed asheaf of papers on my arrival.

“Before you go in,” the nurse said, “please fill out these forms toupdate your medical history. We have a new computer system, newsoftware, new everything.”

“Forms? This looks like the Coral Springs phone book!”“Well, we have to know if you have any new allergies, new

medicines, things like that.”“Can’t you just transfer from the old files?”“No, we have a new administrator. Every patient has to fill

these out.”Ah. The VP/ICOAM, of course.“A new administrator,” I said. “I know who he is.”“It’s a woman.”“He had a sex change.”“Please just fill these out.”Took me 20 minutes. Under current medical problems, I wrote,

“P.M.S.” Under new medical conditions, I wrote, “Five monthspregnant.”

Then I had my semi-annual eye exam. Eyes are perfect.* * *

Now I happen to believe in acknowledging ability, and while Ihave been castigating the VP/ICOAM for years, I feel it only fair atthis time to cite one of his positive accomplishments, which is trulyoutstanding. Recently, he instituted a new policy to increase theefficiency of everyone working at the Broward County Veteran’sAdministration:

He has instructed everyone to not answer telephones. Like manyrevolutionary ideas...simple, but brilliant. I have lived with the VP’slittle ploys for decades, so I know exactly how he operates. His forte israbble-rousing. He could whip a nunnery into a frenzied mob.Whenever he doles out instructions to implement a program at a neworganization, he calls a staff meeting. The one he held at the BrowardCounty VA can be easily replicated.VP: “Okay, no one answers the phone during business hours. Nowwhy, do you think? Can I hear from someone?”“No more interruptions!”VP: “No more interruptions! But what if someone is sick and needshelp right away?”“Piece o’ cake! First message you get when you call the mainnumber is to call 9-1-1 if you got an emergency.”VP: “Good! And if they have an extension number and dial it direct?”“You get a message...says leave a message!”VP: “And what if someone’s messages pile up and require hours toanswer?”“You limit the number of messages!”VP: “Excellent! What else, with no interruptions? Let me hear it,people!”“No crotchety old veterans seeking help!”VP: “No crotcheties! Good!”

“No constant repetitions to deafoctogenarians!”VP: “No repeating! More!”“No more grocery lists from the wife!”VP: “No more lists! No more interruptions!Let me hear it, people!”“NO MORE INTERRUPTIONS! NO MORE INTERRUPTIONS! NO MORE...”

I really wish I’d been there.Recently, I needed a refill of my blood pressure medication. I

called my nurse practitioner to order it because my form read, “Norefills remaining.” Her message asked me to leave my name, phonenumber and reason for the call. Before I could do that, the recordedmessage continued, “The owner of this mailbox is not accepting anymessages. Good-bye.”

I called back the main number, waited through the menu andpunched in the number to talk to an operator. I waited 28 rings. Noanswer. For five consecutive days, I called my nurse practitioner sixtimes a day. Never reached her. Was never able to leave a message.

Using the portable equipment I’d bought a few years earlier, I measured my blood pressure. Terrific if I were a horse. Choosingnot to run in the Preakness, I called my kids in Chicago, and toldthem what was going on, and if I died suddenly, to sue theVeteran’s Administration for malfeasance, indifference, arroganceand nasal twangs; to make it publicly humiliating, and for dollarsbeginning at seven zeros.

Having run out of phone options, I had to drive to the VA. Iwalked to my section (Bravo), and on the way spotted someonetalking on the phone.

When he’d hung up, I said, “What are you doing?”“Excuse me?”“You were talking on the phone! Are you new here or some -

thing? Aren’t you aware of the policy? I’m going to report you!"He stood up. All six-foot four of him. He could eviscerate a

hippo with his bare hands. “I got two ideas,” he said. “First, you getout of my face. Second, you go see a shrink.”

Then his phone rang. He looked at me. “You wanna answerthat?” he asked. I walked away.

I went to Bravo section and handed my re-order form to the clerk.

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prescription number. “Should come in the mail in a couple of daysor so,” he said.

I went home and thought about all of the bad press the Veteran’sAdministration has received recently. However, if the VP/ICOAMhas recommended his new policy to national headquarters and allof the VA clinics in the country stop answering phones, all brancheswill improve their efficiency.

Meanwhile, as I write this, I still have not received my bloodpressure medication.

* * *Tomorrow, I have to call Dr. Sider, my wonderful internist at the

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Did you know that swimming has also been shown to be bene ficialto asthma sufferers? It’s also helpful for those with arthritis becausewarm water helps loosen stiff joints. And let’s not forget about weightcontrol; an hour of swimming can burn 500 calories. So, swimmingcan be fun, and, most importantly, swimming is good for you!

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Unlocking the Creative YOU! By Mary Cavioli, M.S.,NBT

How many of us have thought up amazing ideas only to findsomeone else has capitalized on it? How often do we start a projectand leave it unfinished? Procrastination sometimes rules ourhabits and lives, however, you can reverse this with a littlemotivation and creativity. Sometimes those side projects, messingaround with play or bouncing from one idea to another will endup being your best work! Practice productive procrastination.

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Create an Inspiration Board

Children may want to make a Creative Box where they placespecial items that they collect over time) This is a great idea forthose long summer days ahead.

Substitute your home/office bulletin board for an InspirationBoard. Each time you see something you find extremelyinteresting — a photo, page or section of a magazine ornewspaper, catchy words and/or phrases, patterns/designs/colors you’re attracted to, places you want to visit, bucket list ofplaces to see, etc….tack it to the board! After a period of time,

you will notice connections/patterns of the images and itemsyou have chosen to display on your board! These choices mayinspire you to expand your thinking and creativity on the job, inschool, or at home! Students who study fashion design,architecture, or any other creative field use this method (as wellas others) to track their ideas.

Write the book you want to read, paint the picture you wantto see, be close to nature by spending time in our local parks andgardens (make your own personal garden space). Choose wiselyand have fun!!Recommended readings:“A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the World”by Daniel Pink“Steal Like an Artist” 10 Things Nobody Told You About BeingCreative by Austin Kleon Mary Cavioli, M.S., MBCT, K-12 Curriculum, ArtsIntegration Specialist, Palm Beach County Schools

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Cookin’ With The CommunityWe encourage those who can perform magic in their kitchens to submit favorite creations that can be enjoyed by readers of our magazine.

To submit your recipe, please email us at: [email protected] and type “RECIPE” in the subject line.

Veggie and Cheese Egg MuffinsI’m sure you’ve seen this idea around before. This is a great thingto make and freeze for your kiddo. It’s got protein and lots ofveggies. Take one out of the freezer, microwave, and serve toyour little one with fruit and, voila, breakfast is served! Makes 8 muffins

Ingredients:• 6 large eggs• 1 slice cheese (I used baby swiss, but any will do)• 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, drained• 1/2 tomato, chopped• 1/2 zucchini, chopped• salt & pepper

Method:Preheat oven to 350°. Place 8 baking cups in a muffin panand spray with Pam.

Microwave frozen chopped spinach in a bowl for 4 minutes.Drain. Mix 1/2 cup spinach (save the remaining spinach forfuture egg muffins, or toss with noodles, etc) with all otheringredients. Mix well.

Pour into muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes, or until knifeinserted comes out clean.

Let cool and freeze individual muffins for later use.

Chopped Chicken Taco Salad with Homemade DressingServes 2 (as a main dish)

Ingredients & Method:• 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce• 1/2 Rotisserie chicken, white meat, shredded• 1/4 cup corn, rinsed and drained• 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained• 1/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes• 2 scallions, rinsed and chopped (ends removed)• 1/4 cup shredded lowfat cheddar• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped and seeds removed• 1 Jalapeño, chopped and seeds removed• 1 small, ripe avocado, chopped• tortilla chipsFor the dressing:• 1 small container plain Greek yogurt (5.3oz, about 3/4 of a cup)• juice of 1 large lime• 2 Tbsp tequila• 2 Tbsp taco seasoning*If dressing is too thick, add equal parts of lime and tequila.

Toss all ingredients together, add dressing and crumbledtortilla chips when ready to serve.

Crescent Rolls with Pear, Brie and HoneyServes 4-6 (as an appetizer)

Ingredients:• 1 container of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls• 2 ripe pears, cut into 1" squares (bite sizes)• 16 pecans• 8 pieces of brie cheese (get a wedge and slice into 8 bite size pieces)• Honey

Method:Unroll crescents onto ungreased cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 425°. In the center of each crescent roll, place a slice ofbrie, then a pear slice, then a drop of honey, then two pecans.Wrap up each crescent roll and bake until golden brown, ortime according to package.

Kid’s Cheese Ravioli with Coconut Oiland VeggiesEasy to make, tasty, and gets in proteins and veggies. Thismakes a lot, so you can freeze it for later use. I purchasedindividual 4oz. Tupperware containers to freeze perfectlyportioned meals for my son. You can use whatever type ofvegetables you have around the house.

Ingredients:• 1 pkg Buitoni Four Cheese Ravioli (in the refrigerated aisle)• 2 Tbsp extra virgin coconut oil• 1 Tbsp olive oil• 3/4 Cup chopped frozen spinach• 1/2 Cup chopped tomatoes• 1/2 Cup chopped zucchini• Salt & PepperMethod:Boil 4 cups of water. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil (to preventsticking). Add ravioli. Boil until soft, about 6 minutes. Drain.In a small sauce pan, melt 1 Tbsp coconut oil over mediumheat. Add chopped spinach and zucchini. Cook until zucchiniis tender. Add tomatoes.Toss all ingredients in the pot you used to cook the ravioli.Turn heat on low, add remaining tablespoon of coconut oil anda dash of salt and pepper.

Lighthouse Point resident, Courtney Stephens, shares some ofher favorite recipes. You can find

all of these and many more recipeson her blog at

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WE ALWAYS WELCOME YOUR FAVORITE RECIPES PLEASE SHARE THEM WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS!!



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Little’s Peppercorn Flat Iron SteakREADY…Line up your ingredients

STEAK: • 4 flat iron steaks, 8 oz. each • 1 T of cracked peppercorn per steak • 2 T of chopped herbs per steak sea salt• Equal parts fresh chopped rosemary, thyme, Italian parsley and basil • Cracked black peppercorns • 4 T extra virgin olive oil

ARUGULA SALAD: • 8 c arugula leaves • 1/2 c vinaigrette • 1 c roasted corn (3 ears) • Salt • Red onion, shaved• 12 grape tomatoes • 1/2 c shaved ricotta cheese salata (aged ricotta)

DRESSING: • 3 oz. olive oil • 1 oz. sherry vinegar • 2 T chopped shallots • 1 T Dijon mustard

PREP…Prepare Your Entreé, Rubs, Dressings & Sauces…

FOR STEAK: To crack the peppercorns, place 4 heaping T. of peppercorns on a cutting board with the back of a saute pan roll overthe peppercorns forcing down with your pan until you do not hear any more cracking. You can also use a coarse setting on yourpeppermill. Drizzle each steak with 1 T. of the extra virgin olive oil on both sides. Season each steak with salt on both sides. Evenlydistribute 1 tablespoon of the cracked pepper on both sides of the steak. Evenly distribute the chopped herbs on both sides of thesteak. Firmly press the herbs and peppercorns into the steaks.

FOR SALAD: Place the arugula leaves in a large bowl. Add the dressing and lightly toss to evenly coat the leaves. Season with saltand pepper to taste. Divide the arugula event on 4 plates placing towards the top of the plate. Top the arugula with roasted cornthe shaved onion and the ricotta salata. Place 3 grape tomatoes around the salad.

FOR CORN: To roast the corn, peel off a few layer of the corn husk and soak in water for 30 minutes. Remove the corn from waterand place on grill turning often for approximately 25 minutes or until corn is fully cooked. When cool, remove the husk and all silkhairs and remove the kernels from the cob.

FOR DRESSING: Combine the shallots mustard and sherry vinegar in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

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Lightly oil a hot grill (450°) and place the steaks on for approximately 4minutes per side for medium rare. When done remove from the grill and letthe steaks rest for 4 minutes. Slice the steak 2 times on a slight bias so youhave 3 thick pieces place on the plate in front of the arugula salad and seasonthe steak lightly with salt.

You Only Live Once, but if you are offensive guard, Larry Little, you livedfor 14 seasons in the NFL, a career path referred to as Not For Long.Larry was part of that punishing running attack in the early 70s featuringLarry Csonka, Mercury Morris and Jim Kick. It was a privilege to havehim join the Gridiron Grill Off team this past year. He teamed up withChef and owner, Peter Boulukus, of YOLO in Ft. Lauderdale. They outdidthemselves with the Peppercorn Flat Iron Steak recipe featured thismonth. The arugula salad that accompanies the steak makes it freshand cutting edge. Just like Little and Boulukus, this recipe is a winner!

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name. Ten-Thousand Buddha Tower, contains 10,000 figures ofBuddha in the shrines, murals and family halls for worship.

By now we have become very familiar with prayer wheels, prayerflags and prayer beads. A prayer wheel is a cylindrical “wheel” on aspindle made from metal, wood, stone, leather or coarse cotton.Traditionally, the mantra ‘Om Mani Padme Hum’ is written in Sanskriton the outside of the wheel. According to the Tibetan Buddhisttradition based on the lineage texts regarding prayer wheels,spinning such a wheel will have much the same meritorious effect asorally reciting the prayers.

Buddhist prayer beads are a traditional tool used to count thenumber of times a mantra is recited while meditating.

A prayer flag is a colorful panel of rectangular cloth, often foundstrung along mountain ridges and peaks high in the Himalayas. Wehave seen thousands of them on our journey. They are used to blessthe surrounding countryside and for other purposes. Traditionallythey are woodblock-printed with texts and images. Prayer flags comein sets of five, one in each of five colors. The five colors represent theelements, and the Five Pure Lights and are arranged from left to right

in specific order: blue symbolizes sky, white symbolizes air, redsymbolizes fire, green symbolizes water, and yellow symbolizes earth.

We froze during the night. Like our hotel in Lhasa, the front doorwas open all night and a huge wool rug covered the doorway. Wenever could figure that one out. After breakfast, we boarded the busand set off for Shigatse, thesecond largest city in Tibet.At lunch we sample somelocal barley beer whichranked slightly lower thanthe yak butter tea…a reallyacquired taste to be sure.Finally we reached ourdestination and checkedinto the Monasawa Hotel.

The next morning wewere off to visit anothermonastery, the Tashilhunpofounded in 1447 by Gendun


Tibetcontinued from page 47

Yamdork Lake, considered sacred by the Tibetan people.

The Kharola glacier; we are 18,000 feet, the highest elevation we reached on our journey.

The Kumbum Podang at the Palkhor Monastery; Kumbum isthe Tibetan word for Stupa. Stupa means “heap” in Sanskritand is a dome-shaped structure containing Buddhist relics.

Lunch stop at the Yam Dork Yak Restaurant.

Little girl watching us from a window in Gyantse.


Drup, the first Dalai Lama. Located on a hill in the center of the city, thefull name in Tibetan means: “all fortune and happiness gather here” or“heap of glory.”

We spent all morning here, had lunch at a local restaurant andexplored the city. Tomorrow we return to Lhasa.

It took all day to drive back down the highway to Lhasa. Bags hadto be outside our door by 7:00 am the next day and after breakfast,we boarded the bus for the one hour ride to the airport. We saidgoodbye to Tenzin and our driver Kalsang, boarded our Airbus andflew over the Himalayas to Kathmandu. Sangeeta met us at theairport and before returning to the Gokarna Forest Resort, we made adetour to visit Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple asthere are holy monkeys living in the north-west parts of the temple.The Tibetan name for the site means “Sublime Trees”, for the manyvarieties of trees found on the hill. The local Newari name for thecomplex, “Singgu” means “self sprung.” For the Buddhist Newars,Swayambhunath occupies a central position and is probably the mostsacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites. For Tibetans and followersof Tibetan Buddhism, it is second only to Boudhanath.

It is a complex of shrines and temples and is one of the oldestreligious sites in Nepal, dating back to 464 AD. Although the site isconsidered Buddhist, the place is revered also by Hindus.

Today we leave for home. After an hour ride to the airport, it wasfinally time to say goodbye to Sangeeta. She has become more thanour guide but a warm friend who has enhanced our visit to her countrywith her knowledge and humor. We touched down at JFK early on April24, our heads full of memories of the beautiful places we had seen andthe friendly people we had met on our month-long odyssey.

Almost twoyears aftervisiting Tibet, Iam stillinebriated by themasterpiece ofthe nature andpeople of thismysterious landand am eager toshare myimpressions of itwith friends.Tibet is known asthe “roof of theworld”; its heightnot only lies inthe naturalaltitude, but alsois reinforced byits religiousheavenliness.

Tibet is asacred place, aprofound spiritual experience and a place that you want to whisper.Colorful prayer flags flutter along river banks, mountains and roads,blessing all those who pass by. A country where every lake has itsown legend. I had read that the Tibetans were devout Buddhists butit was when I saw them with my own eyes that I came to realize justhow devout they are. Every day, as we traveled through the country, Icould see them dressed in traditional Tibetan clothes walking whilekowtowing, with all parts of their bodies touching the earth,murmuring the Buddhist lection. All were heading for the samedestination…the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa. Some take years to makethis pilgrimage.

As the Dalai Lama says, “Go to Tibet and see many places, as manyas you can; then tell the world.” Youshould go if you get the chance, youwon’t be disappointed and your lifewill be richer for the visit.


The Gyantse Dzong perched high on a cliff overlookingthe town of Gyantse. It was built in 1390.

Prayer wheels at the Palkhor Monastery.

The 14th century meets21st century technology!A monk on his cell phone

in the TashilhunpoMonastery built by the first Dalai Lama

in Shigatse.

Stupa atSawyambhunath, also known as theMonkey Temple.

Resident monkey looking for a handout.



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Broward SchoolSuperintendent Robert Runcie.

Senator Maria Sachs.

Keynote Speaker Brian Kingsley.

Ric Green,Pompano Beach Chamber.

Rep Gwen Clarke-Reed, Senator Sachs, County Commissioner Chip LaMarca and

Mayor Lamar Fisher.

Teachers honored included:Brian Youngblood, Atlantic Technical Center

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Robert Burns, Deerfield Beach H.S.

Rhoda Scott, Deerfield Beach Middle School

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It has always seemed to me that one of the greatest fears we,as human beings face, is that of scarcity. Most people I know,myself included, are afraid of not having enough of whatever itis we need or want. Consequently, most of us are always strivingto get to some place in the future when we finally have “enough.”So, we muddle through life, foolishly believing that “one day”we’ll have everything “all set.” We will have all the money weneed, all the “stuff” we desire, all the love we crave, all of thesuccess and power we strive for. Of course, the question goesbegging at this point: does anyone, ever, really have “enough?”

Counter to this fear of scarcity is the sense of abundance,meaning of course that all things are possible and that there ismore than enough for everyone—right here, right now. This shiftin perception requires a shift in focus, from some point in thefuture to the present. By so doing, we are able to see the gifts andriches we already possess.

I know a couple that has always dreamed of living the “goodlife.” They came from poor, working-class families, marriedyoung and set out together to fulfill their mutual goal of becomingwealthy. They worked hard, and over the years they amassed asmall fortune and with it, all its attendant rewards. But no matterhow much they accumulated—the designer clothes, clubmemberships, the big house—they were unable to erase that deep

fear of scarcity.Then in 1987 it happened! The stock

market crashed. And they lost a lot.Concurrently, there was a costly law suitwhich further depleted their savings. And as happens, one thingled to another and they found themselves in a financial hurricane.“Stuff” needed to be sold in order to pay bills, and soon they wereback where they started—the small rented apartment, the compactcar, the off-the-rack clothes.

It took years of hard work before they got back on their feet, andeven though they are far from their former extravagance, they havetaken the time to consider their life and to see their many, manyblessings. They now talk frequently about how “true abundancecomes not from accumulating, but rather from appreciating.”

One of the great saints speaks of a “God-shaped” vacuum.Consequently, any time we attempt to fill that vacuum in ourinner selves with “stuff” from the outside, we are doomed to livelives of restlessness and discontent. No amount of external “stuff”—objects, affection, love, attention or power can fill that innervoid. That can only be filled by looking inward, and, outwardtoward others. We already—at this very moment—haveeverything we need. LHP

The next few months we will be in our busy storm season, whichis usually more about thunderstorms than hurricanes. Generallythese storms contain heavy rain, strong winds and lightning.

According to FEMA, lightning was responsible for 29 fatalitiesand 182 injuries in 2010. However, the damage caused by lightningcould amount to billions of dollars, when you consider the forest firesand other disasters caused by the fires.

The best way to protect your house from a direct lightning strikeis a lightning diversion system which mounts above your roof withaluminum wires around your roof with several supports that steer apotential strike to one of several grounding points thus diverting thestrike away from your home.

However, when lightning hits the power lines, telephone, cableTV or satellite dish lines coming into your home, it is going to findthe fastest path to a ground. You may be lucky and the lightning willgo directly to the ground rod, but in most cases it will travel throughthe electrical system and damage your computers and electronicsbefore going to ground.

The current electrical code requires two ground rods spaced 6 feetapart, connected to the water pipe and the building steel in the slab.A grounding block is also required at the service to bond theelectrical system and all of the utility grounds at one location. Manyof the older homes did not have ground rods, and only used the

water pipe as the grounding method,which has been proven as an ineffectivemethod for grounding. A good grounding system along with multisurge protectors will be your best option with today's technology.

A surge suppression system can help reduce surges and spikes innormal electric power, but it is not fail safe against lightning. Whenbuying a surge protection it is important to buy good equipmentwith a Lifetime Warranty and a Connected Equipment Warranty. Youshould document the warranty information and be sure to keep it inthe event you may need it in the future.

On a surge protection system we recommend you install a wholehouse protector at the main service and at the inside panel or panels.We also recommend that you install a point of use protectors on all ofyour electronics. For the computer, you should have a surge protectorthat in addition to the 120 volt power, protects the phone line and/orthe coaxial wires going to the computer. Your televisions should haveprotection for the power and other utility inputs going to the system.

However, the best way to protect you electronics during alightning storm is to unplug all wires going to the equipment whena lightning storm is approaching.Al is a State Licensed Electrical Contractor and owner of AlSiefert Electric. The articles he writes are from his customers. Forfurther information, please call (954) 493-9411

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What should you do before taking a road trip?By Jay Ghanem

So, you finally planned this road trip to the Carolinas and areready to get the family on the road. Before you pack your bags,make sure that the car is in a good condition. Nine main areas willneed your attention.1. Check your tires: Make sure they are inflated properly. Make

sure that the tread wear indicators are clear and showingbetween treads.

2. Check your brakes: Safety first! Brakes should be replacedperiodically, so make sure that you don’t hear noise when youbrake and that you have them inspected. Rainy season is uponus and we notice an increase in collision cases due to faulty orold brakes.

3. Check your oil and fluids: The oil is the main lubricant for yourcar. Make sure that your oil is changed every 3,000 or 6,000miles (whether it is regular of synthetic oil). Check your fluids,such as the coolant, transmission, windshield fluid and otherfluids. If needed, you may take it to your mechanic for theregular maintenance.

4. Check your lights: Make sure your headlights, tail lights, turnsignals and brake lights are working in a proper order. Make ita fun project with your kids: ask them to walk around the carwhile you turn on different lights. If you car is over two yearsold, the headlights tend get foggy and the clarity and intensity

of the light decrease. Take it to yourmechanic and check if they can do aspecial glazing treatment to clean andrenew the life of your headlight. It is asmall investment but you will be glad you did.

5. Windshield Wipers: replace your wipers once a year, or asneeded. You may also apply a water repellent treatment to thewindshield that makes it easier to see even during a rain storm.

6. Supplies: Try to keep a flashlight, a jumper cable and yourowner’s manual in your car.

7. Make sure you have a roadside assistance, such as AAA that can bea great investment. In case of car emergency, one call will getyou the service you need whether it is to jump a battery, changea tire or to tow the car to your mechanic.

8. Clean the car: You want to make sure you ride in a clean andpresentable car, plus you want to protect the car finish and bugsand tree sap tend to eat the clear coat on your vehicle.

9. Enjoy the Drive: You followed your list, your plan, final checkand are prepared for the road ahead. This trip will bememorable and amazing!

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Hurricane Preparedness By Sheriff Scott IsraelAn approaching hurricane can often leave people in a last

minute frenzy to prepare for the storm. The Broward Sheriff’sOffice works year round with our local, state and federal partnersto ensure the effectiveness of our emergency response during ahurricane. Just as we at BSO plan for unexpected weatheremergencies, so should you. As we enter hurricane season, Istrongly encourage you to be proactive. Create a disaster supplykit and have an emergency plan in place for you and your family.

When preparing your disaster supply kit, the rule of thumb is“hope for three, plan for seven.” Ask yourself what you wouldneed if you couldn't get to a grocery store, pharmacy, bank or gasstation for several days. Some items to include are:

• one gallon of water per person per day• non-perishable food items• a can opener • specialty food items for infants, elderly or pets• blankets and pillows• rain gear • comfortable, sturdy shoes• a seven-day supply of medicines or prescription drugs• first aid items• flashlights and an ample supply of batteries• a battery-operated radio• a fully-charged cell phone

• cash and credit cards • a full tank of gas • a waterproof container filled with

important documents.

Emergency and evacuation plansshould be discussed in advance. Determine which place in yourhome would be the safest during a storm, and decide at whatpoint you would move to a shelter. If you have pets, identify inadvance which shelters are pet friendly.

When securing your home, here are some important safetyreminders:

• Protect windows and glass doors with hurricane shutters.• If you use plywood, make sure all pieces are properly

fastened.Bring in all patio furniture, outdoor plants and decorations so

they don't become airborne debris.For more information about hurricane preparedness, please

visit http://www.sheriff.org/safety/hurricane/. For additionalreference resources, including important phone numbers, pleasevisit http://www.broward.org/Hurricane/Pages/Default.aspx.

While you can always count on the Broward Sheriff’s Officeduring times of emergency, there is plenty you can do to ensureyour families and homes are ready for hurricane season. Don'twait for a storm to threaten. LHP

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EExxppaannssiivvee ddiirreecctt IInnttrraaccooaassttaall hhoommee wwiitthh aallll tthhee ffiinniisshheess aanndd ffeeaattuurreess oonnee eexxppeeccttss--ooffffeerreedd ffuurrnniisshheedd!! WWaatteerr vviieewwss wwhheerreevveerr yyoouu llooookk,, iinncclluuddiinngg ffrroomm ssppaacciioouuss mmaasstteerr ssuuiittee wwiitthh lluuxxuurriioouuss bbaatthh.. GGoouurrmmeett kkiittcchheenn,, wwoonnddeerrffuull lliivviinngg ssppaacceess.. IInnffiinniittyy eeddggee hheeaatteedd ppooooll wwiitthh ssppaa.. $$22,,449999,,000000..

CCoonnssttrruucctteedd iinn 22000088,, tthhiiss 77--bbeeddrroooomm,, 55½½ --bbaatthh ppooooll hhoommee,, oonn 8855’’ ooff ddeeeepp wwaatteerr,, iiss jjuusstt ppeerrffeecctt ffoorr aannyyoonnee wwiisshhiinngg ttoo hhaavvee lloottss ooff ooppeenn ssppaaccee aanndd bbeeddrroooommss!! TThhee hhoommee wwaass bbuuiilltt oonn ppiinn ppiilliinnggss aanndd hhaass aa ppoouurreedd ccoonnccrreettee sseeccoonndd fflloooorr,, CCAATT 55 wwiirriinngg aanndd ssuurrrroouunndd ssoouunndd.. $$11,,669999,,000000..

UUnniiqquuee ddeeeepp wwaatteerr hhoommee oonn ½½ aaccrree -- oonnee ooff tthhee llaarrggeesstt hhoommeessiitteess iinn LLiigghhtthhoouussee PPooiinntt.. CCoommpplleetteellyy rreeccoonnssttrruucctteedd iinn 22001122,, tthhiiss hhoommee hhaass aammppllee rroooomm ffoorr aa bbiigg ffaammiillyy pplluuss aann iinnllaaww//gguueesstt ssuuiittee wwiitthh kkiittcchheenneettttee.. 66--bbeeddrroooommss,, 44 ½½--bbaatthhss.. TThhee ffiinneesstt ffiinniisshheess tthhrroouugghhoouutt.. $$22,,229955,,000000..

EExxqquuiissiittee 55--bbeeddrroooomm,, 66 ½½--bbaatthh hhoommee wwiitthh 110033'' oonn ddeeeepp wwaatteerr && wwiiddee wwaatteerr vviieewwss.. BBuuiilltt iinn ‘‘0044,, tthhee hhoommee wwaass ccoommpplleetteellyy rreemmooddeelleedd iinn tthhee ppaasstt yyeeaarr && ffiinniisshheedd wwiitthh tthhee ffiinneesstt iinn mmaatteerriiaallss aanndd ddeessiiggnn.. MMaasstteerr ssuuiittee hhaass lluuxxuurriioouuss bbaatthh,, 33 wwaallkk iinn cclloosseettss,, ddeenn && bbaallccoonnyy.. $$33,,335500,,000000..

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MMaaggnniiffiicceenntt,, ccuussttoomm bbuuiilltt 55--bbeeddrroooomm pplluuss ooffffiiccee,, 55½½--bbaatthh hhoommee oonn 9900’’ ooff ddeeeeppwwaatteerr aanndd jjuusstt ooffff tthhee IInnttrraaccooaassttaall.. EExxqquuiissiittee ffiinniisshheess,, eennssuuiittee bbeeddrroooommss,, ggaammee rroooomm,, 33 rroooomm mmaasstteerr ssuuiittee,, ttrrooppiiccaall ppooooll//ssppaa,, 22 llaauunnddrryy rroooommss,, 33 --ccaarr ggaarraaggee,, eelleevvaattoorr aanndd ssoo mmuucchh mmoorree!! $$22,,117700,,000000..

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