Aventura News - November 11, 2009 Edition - Miami, Florida

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November 11-17, 2009

Mount Sinai gains designation as a comprehensive stroke center Mount Sinai Medical Center has earned designation as a comprehensive stroke center, giving Aventura residents even more reason to choose the hospital's freestanding ER for their emergency care. Mount Sinai is the second hospital in Miami Dade County and one of only 16 in Florida to receive the designation, assuring that it follows national standards that can significantly improve the outcomes of the most complex stroke cases.

"Because our freestanding ER is backed by the technology and medical expertise found only in a comprehensive stroke center, Aventura residents have access to the most advanced care available," said Dr. David Lang, Mount Sinai's chief of Emergency Medicine.

Awarded by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), the designation assures that Mount Sinai has system-wide initiatives on stroke prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, education, community awareness, and research.

"This designation represents the culmination of two years of efforts to develop the staffing and technological infrastructure necessary to diagnose and treat stroke patients within minutes of their admission," said Steven D. Sonenreich, president and chief executive officer.

The American Stroke Association estimates that approximately 795,000 Americans suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. It is the No. 3 cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease and canMount Sinai's freestanding emergency department in Aventura gives area residents access to the hospital's comprehensive stroke cer. center. Shown here with the emergency department's state-of-the-art 64-slice CT scanner are (seated / L-R) Jessica Andreopoulos, ER A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutri- staff nurse; Audra Mittleman, radiology technician and supervisor of the Mount Sinai Aventura Diagnostic Center; (standing / L-R) Marisol Sordo, ER nursing team leader; Dr. Antonio Gandia, emergency room physician; Dr. Terri Noe, radiologist; Charlene Welker, Sr. VP ents to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, network development; Bonni Heffernan, respiratory therapist; Paul Bonacossa, X-ray technician; Carol Yanez, CT technician; Oscar Llorente, marketing and network development part of the brain cannot get the blood it needs to survive. If given within three hours of initial symptoms, clot-dissolving medication can reduce long-term disability for the most common type of stroke.

Mount Sinai's emergency rooms in both Aventura and Miami Beach are equipped with 64-slice CT scanners to help in diagnosing whether a patient is having a stroke and the departments follow specific protocols to assure care is provided quickly and efficiently. In addition, Mount Sinai has a 3T MRI and a Siemens-Artis Zee Biplane System to treat the most complex cases.

"The distinction that we have as a comprehensive stroke center is George Diaz, stroke center director and chief of Neurology; Dr. Christopher Hancock, Members of Mount Sinai's stroke committee include: (seated / L-R) Dr. Lynn Schram, Karen that we have the technology and the Dr. director of Neuroradiolgy; Dr. David Lang, chief of Emergency Medicine; Dr. Steven E. Hermanson, Dr. George Diaz, Erika Vila, (standing / L-R) Steve Sklavounos, Larry Hill, expertise in diagnostic and Resnick, stroke center associate director Dr. Robert Goldzer, Cathy McClellan, Dr. David Lang, Nina Santos, and Dharma Mirabent (Members not shown) Dr. Steven Resnick, Dr. Alex Barrocas, Eva Francis, Dr. Jeffry neurointerventional radiology to Neitlich, and Maryse Dufresne remove clots or blockages from blood vessels in the neck or brain - truly the most complex of all stroke cases," designation. said Dr. George C. Diaz, director of the stroke committee and chief of the Division of "The Harvey R. Chaplin Family Stroke and Chest Pain Center will be a place of Neurology. great hope," Sonenreich said. "It will help us save countless lives in the years ahead."

Mount Sinai's comprehensive stroke center is to be named for Harvey R. Chaplin, For more information about stroke prevention or Mount Sinai Medical Center's whose philanthropic support helped to purchase equipment necessary for the services, call 305-674-2273 or visit msmc.com

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Bank Leumi hosts Mayor Benny Kashriel, special guest of Bnai Zion Foundation Bank Leumi, located in beautiful new offices at One Turnberry Place in Aventura, recently joined forces with the Bnai Zion Foundation to host Mayor Benny Kashriel from Ma'aleh Adumim, Israel.

Mayor Kashriel gave his unique perspective as the mayor of the city that protects Jerusalem's eastern border.

With a population of almost 40,000, the Mayor was instrumental in the creation of this city that offers low-cost housing and low taxes as an incentive for young families and businesses.

Today, an industrial park and library call Ma'aleh Adumim home and a music conservatory is currently under construction. Israel's political leadership has Akiva Segal, Bank Leumi USA; Aventura Mayor Susan Gottlieb; Mayor Mazal Yehezkely, Bank Leumi USA; Eileen Glastein, Bnai Zion pledged their support to promote Ma'aleh Adumim Benny Kashriel; Aventura Marketing Council Chairman Cliff Schulman, Foundation; Mayor Gottlieb; Wanda Mazo, Bank Leumi USA; Mayor Kashriel and is taking an active role in the growth of the city. Greenberg Traurig "Ma'aleh Adumim enjoys a wonderful relationship with Bank Leumi and it was heartwarming to see Jack Grunspan, Executive Vice President of Bnai Zion Foundation noted the that their friendship and courtesy extended all the way to Florida," said Mayor strong relationship that his foundation has with Ma'aleh Adumim, saying "Bnai Kashriel.

Aventura Mayor Susan Gottlieb, Commissioner Billy Joel and Aventura Zion is proud to have built the Library of Peace and is currently in the midst of Marketing Council Chairman of the Board, Cliff Schulman of Greenberg building the George W. Schaeffer Music Conservatory in this wonderful city.

Traurig, were among the VIP guests who joined Bank Leumi USA Regional Mr. Schaeffer, President of Bnai Zion Foundation, and owner of OPI Nail Manager Akiva Segal. "It was a pleasure to host this function with esteemed Products, has a true commitment to Israel and particularly to Ma'aleh Adumim."

For more information on Bank Leumi, call Wanda Mazo at (305) 918-6998. mayors from Aventura and Ma'aleh Adumim and to listen to their exchange of For more information on Bnai Zion Foundation, call Eileen Glastein at (305) ideas in terms of governing their cities," said Segal.

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Volunteer Services Committee of South Florida Pro Bowl/Super Bowl Host Committee breaks the record!

Congratulations were in order recently when the Volunteer Services team for the 2010 Pro Bowl and Super Bowl coming to Dolphin Stadium broke all records when they registered their 6,976th volunteer.

Kelly Tortoriello, vice president of Strategic Client Services for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and Elaine Adler, president of the Aventura Marketing Council, co-chair the Volunteer Services Committee and Leslie Bauknight Nixon is the committee's dynamic Director.

The first goal of 6,000 registered volunteers was met and exceeded and the team went to work to reach new heights‌.7,000 volunteers. As that number became closer to reality, Tortoriello decided it was time for a surprise party to congratulate the hard-working staff.

"This year's Volunteer Services team is extraordinarily dedicated and focused on their goal‌..to identify, train and coordinate 7,000 volunteers for Pro Bowl (1-31-10) and Super Bowl (2-7-10) coming to Dolphin Stadium this year. We wanted to show our appreciation to these young professionals who have taken their task to heart, and I thought a surprise thank-you party complete with music and an Uncle Sam stiltwalker with the assistance of our CVB partner, E-Productions, and sandwiches and smoothies from Tropical Smoothie Cafe Aventura would be perfect!" said Tortoriello.

Leslie Bauknight Nixon added, "My team is the best! We are all working 7 days a week, and very shortly, we'll be on 24/7, so the surprise party was a wonderful treat and show of support."

For more information on the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl, visit SouthFloridaSuperBowl.com Super Bowl Host Committee President Mike Zimmer, Volunteer Committee Co-Chairs Elaine Adler and Kelly Tortoriello and Director Leslie Bauknight Nixon surprise the Volunteer Services team: Walann Reed, Tiffany DiPanni, Jonathan Diamond, Jason Goleen, Sergio Xiques, Victoria Cirillo, Deandra Paul

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Wanderings & Ponderings Brisket

Wanda and Bill had been married 50 years and they felt that it was time to find a nice retirement village where things could be done for them and settled for a very nice village where they bought a home on the property. Everything was within walking distance, had a shuttle running around every half hour. They were there about seven months when Wanda began to feel a little ache here, another there; she decided to get a checkup. The checkup turned out to be a very Dan fast moving cancer and within three months she was gone.

The funeral was held in the village church/synagogue and it was noticed, just about every widow in the village was there.

When the funeral was over he was met by the brisket brigade of widows bearing food for Bill to eat for the next few days. There were invitations galore suggesting Bill eat at this house or the next house. Made Bill feel that all these lovely women were being so kind to him and he felt wanted.

Didn’t take more than a month to realize that he was now the #1 most available man in the area. He still felt like a desirable sharp single slightly over middle aged Romeo. Didn’t take more than a few months and his phone was also calling him for a drink, home cooked meal invite to join the singles events at the clubhouse weekend events, all coed of course. He was amazed at his popularity because he didn’t think he was better than other widowers around that seemed to enjoy watching the “biscuit bearing women� who always tried to make sure he ate and ate because it Palmer was so good for him. He even got to a point where he would take the widow of the day to a movie some weekend nights.

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Wealth Management, the Meg Green & Associates way Meg Green, CFP, and CEO of Meg Green & Associates and her partner Todd Battaglia, President of the firm, are extraordinarily proud of being one of the leading wealth management firms in the nation.

Celebrating their 25th anniversary, they have their own unique brand of wealth management that continues to evolve along the path of "highest, wisest and most cost effective wealth management and concierge services to their clients."

"Investment management is and will continue to be our primary business, and usually the reason clients come to us," said Todd. "With hundreds of millions of dollars under our watch, our investment management team continually searches globally for the best most tax sensitive investment options available, while managing each individual portfolio according to the specific needs of that client. No two portfolios are alike. " Their wealth management philosophy, which Todd Battaglia and Meg Green seems to run through the fabric of Meg Green & Associates, is that life from a money point of view is fraught with dilemmas, and their job is to be there for their clients to advise and counsel. Retiring is difficult for many; selling a business or practice can get sticky; cash flow can be a worry.

Divorces and deaths can disrupt the whole family, and not just financially. Estate and tax issues also can run deep. With their varied fields of expertise and their active role as liaison to their clients' other professionals when appropriate, the team at Meg Green & Associates considers this a value added part of their client services. The team consists of eleven professionals, smart and dedicated to each client. With no voicemail, they are on call during business hours "so our clients and professionals alike don't have to wait", they agreed.

In essence, Meg Green & Associates provides comprehensive money management and financial navigation to a select group of affluent individuals and their families, professionals, small businesses, and to the sports and entertainment industries. Because they keep their number of clients to a minimum, they feel they can do a better job of being both proactive and responsive, and more than fulfill their clients' expectations of what true wealth management can and should be. With their client retention rate in excess of 95%, their clients must agree.

You can contact them at MegGreen.com or call 305-931-1400.

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Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort sets season specials for tight budgets

BY LYNN CARROLL Plan gatherings and festivities this year at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort and you won't have to worry about cost.

"We have holiday packages to accommodate companies and individuals with tight budgets," says Robert Festinger, director of sales & marketing. "We've put some specials together so party-planners can be as flexible as they need to be." Consider the Name Your Price Holiday Party package. "We customtailor the event to fit a company's budget, no matter what that is," Festinger says. "That means you can use our locally acclaimed restaurant Kitchen 305, with the option of live entertainment and a DJ." No matter what you budget, Festinger says, Newport Beachside always offers the option to use a venue that already has the music and decorations in place.

"Our ballroom can accommodate between 500 and 600 people," he adds, "while the very popular Kitchen 305 offers 3,500 square feet, suitable for up to 300 people."

For enterprises lacking room in the party budget to rent an entire space, Festinger says the resort plans to pick a specific date in December for a multiple company party.

"You'll be able to set aside a semi-private area," he says, "enjoy the music and entertainment, and maybe do some networking."

Another alluring deal is for those set to

Robert Festinger, Director of Slaes & Marketing, Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort

tie the knot. The Wedding of Your Dreams package is only $48 a person, and features a four-hour event with two-hour open bar and a three-course dinner with hors d'oeuvres.

Other inviting features are a personalized wedding cake, floor-length linen, a private reception for the bridal party, special valet parking rates, a complimentary tasting and discounted room rates. And don't forget, kosher catering is always available.

For information, call 305-949-1300 or visit newportbeachside.com

Aventura Hospital and Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center conclude Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a Celebration of Survivors Aventura Hospital and the Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center concluded Breast Cancer Awareness Month with two strong programs to raise awareness and to inspire survivors.

Aventura Hospital recently partnered with the City of Hollywood to present a special seminar for the community at the Broward Public Library in Hollywood. Dr. Alanna Harris, Medical Director for Aventura Hospital's Breast Diagnostics Center, advised women of ways to detect the signs and symptoms of Breast Cancer early, including regular self-breast exams and annual digital mammograms. "Breast Cancer can be detected through mammograms before they can be felt," she explained, "Not all lumps in the breast will turn out to be can- Breast Cancer Survivors gather to celebrate survival cerous, but it is very important if you sense anything to consult with an expert and get your screening. The good news is that the earlier you catch the cancer, the better your chances that it can be treatable."

Events continued the next day with a special luncheon to honor survivors. More than 30 women from all backgrounds and different stages in their care gathered together to share their experiences and to celebrate life. Even the menu consisted of foods that promoted healthy living. Life Coach Paula Holland De Long of What's Next For My Life? inspired guests with her own story of survival. "When I was diagnosed with breast cancer I found myself faced with some difficult questions and choices as to what to do with my life," she explained. "I really had to think how I would move forward after I had finished my treatment, and that was how I came up with this program to help others who are going through similar experiences."

The American Cancer Society predicts that in 2009, some 192,370 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, accounting for more than one in four cancers diagnosed.

Fortunately, if breast cancer is caught early, the five-year survival rate is 98 percent. The breast cancer death rate continues to decrease since the 1990s in U.S. women because of improved treatments, preventive measures, and increased mammography screening rates.

"I am so lucky to be alive," said Maritza Lewin, a survivor who attended Friday's luncheon. "It is so important to stay positive and appreciate what you have. I love life even more now and was able to celebrate my daughter's wedding this past April!" For more information, visit AventuraHospital.com

Robyn Kane, marketing and PR, Aventura Hospital; Phil Fusca, Cancer Care Navigator, Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center; Paula Holland De Long, Survivor / Life Coach for What's Next With My Life?

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VIEWPOINT Cuban embargo: Nothing succeeds like failure

BY SAUL LANDAU Once again, Cuba has asked the United Nations to help end the U.S. economic, financial and trade embargo. Havana says this blockade cost it more than $242 million last year. The embargo also stymies Cuban access to foreign capital from other nations, because investors face possible U.S. sanctions for doing business with Cuba.

Polls show that most Americans favor dropping the U.S. embargo and our ban on travel to Cuba. Instead of scrapping it, however, President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are clinging to the policies they inherited. In policy terms, it's the equivalent of scientists insisting the world is flat.

Nothing succeeds like failure in imperial Washington. So while Washington's failed Cuba policy has endured for half a century, its proponents ask us to “give it time.”

This policy has flopped since its inception. In July 1960, President Dwight D. Eisenhower cut Cuba's sugar quota to punish Cuba for expropriating U.S. companies.

The Soviet Union formally entered the U.S.-Cuban dispute to buy Cuban sugar. In October, Ike imposed a partial embargo that President John F. Kennedy completed in February 1962, by which time Cuba had expropriated all U.S. companies.

Early U.S. pressure on Cuba's revolutionary government wasn't just economic.

Responding to Fidel Castro's disobedience in early 1959, Eisenhower authorized Cuban exiles to launch terrorist attacks on Cuba. He ordered the CIA to overthrow the regime in early 1960, but withheld the order to unleash 1,500 Cuban exiles the CIA had trained to invade the island.

In April 1961, Kennedy succumbed to pressure and sent the exiles to their defeat at the Bay of Pigs, staining the young president's reputation. Instead of trying to move on from that fiasco by coming to terms with Cuba, Kennedy sought revenge. The United States sponsored assassination attempts and thousands of armed attacks against Cuba.

Ironically, before Kennedy signed his tightened embargo order, he ordered an ample supply of his favorite Cuban cigars.

Fidel has handed off the reins of government to his brother, Raul Castro. They have survived the Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, and George W. Bush administrations.

Obama administration officials know

better than to ask the obvious question: What exactly did Cuba do to the United States to merit terrorism and economic strangulation? The answer then and now: by being disobedient, refusing to abide by Washington's interpretation of the 19th-century Monroe Doctrine.

In August 1961, Fidel offered an olive branch in response to the armed assaults.

Che Guevara met with Richard Goodwin, JFK's Latin America adviser. If Cuba cut military ties with the Soviets, stopped exporting revolution, and compensated expropriated U.S. companies, would Kennedy cease his violence?

According to Goodwin, in an account he relayed during a Bay of Pigs seminar in Havana in 2001, Kennedy-puffing on a cigar from Che-responded: “Weakness.

Turnup the heat.” One month later, Fidel went to his last deterrent. Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev stationed nuclear missiles on the island. In October 1962 came the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter relaxed the embargo and travel ban. Ronald Reagan tightened them again. Succeeding presidents (including Obama) responding to various interests-but not the national interestdiddled with the screws as well.

Reagan privatized Cuba policy, transferring it from Washington to the Cuban American National Foundation in Miami.

Cuba survived. Cubans needing certain medicine or medical equipment urgently from the United States suffered-as did the Cuban economy and thus all Cubans. In the 1990s, I tried unsuccessfully to convincethen-Representative Robert Torricelli (D-NJ) to not pursue his “Torricelli Bill.” I said the embargo hurt most Cubans materially. He said Cubans could buy supposedly banned equipment elsewhere, claiming Cuban propaganda promoted “the pain argument.” Logically, if the embargo didn't hurt Cuba, why maintain it? To punish Fidel-symbolically.

Does Washington define success by gloating over decades of consistent failure?

Will Obama remain stuck in this incongruous Cuba policy legacy or exhibit some spine?

Saul Landau is a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive multi-issue think tank that turns ideas into action for peace, justice, and the environment. www.ips-dc.org He's the producer of three films on Fidel (roundworldproductions.com).

Free trade is suicide for the U.S.

BY WILLIAM A. COLLINS Only moguls Can applaud; As they send Our jobs abroad.

The United States long enjoyed one of the world's highest standards of living.

This has now ended. The chief tool for ending it has been “free trade.” The purpose of that policy is to allow American corporations to acquire products and services in foreign lands where labor rates, benefits, and taxes are dirt cheap. These products are then imported freely here and sold at full U.S. prices for hefty profits.

There's also an export side to these trade laws, aimed largely at Mexico and Central America. Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), subsidized U.S. grain enjoys cheap access to Latin markets, driving down agricultural prices there and thus forcing farmers off their land. Hungry, many join the flood of illegal migrants heading north by risking death in the Sonoran Desert. Thus U.S. agribusiness is making a killing by selling subsidized grain down there and hiring desperate migrants up here.

In NAFTA'S early days, the promised job-creating sweatshops did indeed sprout throughout Mexico, especially near the U.S. border, siphoning off many American jobs. No more. As corporations got sophisticated and the U.S. worked out further trade deals worldwide, many of those sweatshops closed down, replaced by new ones in Asia. Labor there is even cheaper and the brutal working conditions are even more remote from the clouded eyes of American journalists.

The results of this trade policy are plain enough. The U.S. is awash in shuttered factories and unemployed workers.

The Labor Department reported in July that the nation currently lists 2.4 million available full-time jobs for14.5 million unemployed citizens. Much of this gap is presently due to the Great Recession, but the recession also masks the basic problem that many of those jobs simply don't exist anymore. That's how Wall Street can report profits while average families experience losses.

To make matters worse, even some of our newly trumpeted savior industries are false prophets. Take green energy and those long-awaited green jobs. The guy who comes to insulate your attic is surely local, but the guys who make the windmills are likely Danish. And it probably won't be long now until the Danes similarly lose out to China or Thailand.

Likewise with organic food. Our image is of local farmers just out past the suburbs.

That probably remains true for rhubarb, but organic soy has already gone off to China, with other crops soon to follow.

Another potentially mortal result of our economic race to the bottom is the trade deficit. Naturally it's smaller now since we can no longer afford to buy much from abroad, or anyplace else. But it persists.

Luckily, China still continuesto buy our government's bonds with the cash we send them to buy their products, but that can't go on forever. When they slow their purchase of our treasury bonds, inflation will set in.

Less publicized, but similarly damaging, are certain rules we agreed to in establishing NAFTA and joining the World Trade Organization. These allow arbitration to overrule U.S. and state laws. Obscure arbitration bodies have already let foreign multinational corporations kill state environmental laws and set aside professional licensing rules, plus they have allowed foreign truckers to undercut our domestic haulers.

Among the leading opponents of any proposed cures for these suicidal trade practices is The New York Times. It has railed steadily against the dangers of “protectionism,” as it in turn protects its own multinational investors, advertisers, and Wall Street readers. Meanwhile, U.S. median family income was already shrinking and the rich-poor disparity growing even before the recession began. So as American families slip beneath the economic waves on the lower decks, there's still quite a party rollicking up on the bridge.

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Columnist William A. Collins is a former state representative and a former mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut.

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President Obama joins FPL for commissioning of nation's largest solar PV power plant significant economic and environmental benefits by creating President Barack Obama visited the Sunshine State last 400 well-paying construction jobs and eliminating 575,000 month to commission FPL's DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, the largest photovoltaic solar facility in the tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

In addition to the DeSoto plant, FPL is building a nation, alongside FPL Group and Florida Power & Light Company officials. At the event, the President announced that 75-megawatt solar thermal facility in Martin County and a 10-megawatt solar PV facility on the Space Coast, creating FPL was awarded $200 million in Recovery Act funds to more than 1,500 direct jobs and more than 5,000 total jobs for invest in a smarter, cleaner and more efficient electrical grid, as part of his Administration's $3.4 billion commitment to the state of Florida. In addition, they will save 1 million barrels of oil and avoid 3.5 million tons of greenhouse gases. spurring the transition to the Smart Grid.

The new 25-megawatt solar array and FPL's Energy FPL's DeSoto solar project is part of a larger effort by the company to create a clean-energy economy for the 21st Smart Florida project position the state of Florida as a leader century. This year alone, the company will invest $2.5 billion in developing a clean-energy economy for the 21st century, delivering significant economic and environmental benefits to in new renewable energy projects that include a nationwide fleet of plug-in electric vehicles and a smart electrical grid to the area. tie it all together. FPL will accelerate the deployment of "For the very first time, a large-scale solar power plant -- the largest of its kind in the entire nation -- will President Barack Obama smiles as FPL Group Chairman and CEO Lew Hay "smart" meters to 4.5 million customers, giving them the abilhim to guests at the official commissioning ceremony for FPL's deliver electricity produced by the sun to the citizens of the introduces DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, the largest solar photovoltaic ity to see their usage online by the hour, day and month.

Sunshine State. And I think it's about time," said President power plant in the country, in Arcadia, Fla. FPL's Energy Smart Florida plan, which includes a $378 Photo by Doug Murray / FPL million investment from FPL in addition to the $200 million in Obama. federal funding, is expected to create more than 6,000 jobs. The "Today we're taking the first step into the new clean energy economy of the 21st century. It's high-tech, it's low-emissions, and it empowers consumers project will install revolutionary new technologies that will help FPL build a more intelligent to control their energy usage. Our Florida solar projects are creating good construction jobs network that is able to detect potential problems and automatically reconfigure the grid to minwhen they're needed most, and in the years ahead they'll create clean energy when it's needed imize outages.

To learn more about FPL's Next Generation Solar Energy Centers, please visit most," said FPL Group Chairman and CEO Lew Hay. The DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, which uses more than 90,000 PV FPL.com/solar panels that turn the sun's rays into electricity to power more than 3,000 homes, is generating

Realtor Lori Fein, MBA, the go-to Realtor, puts business credentials to work in real estate

BY LYNN CARROLL Want to know which condo is priced below market, has water views or accepts large dogs? How about when is it a good idea to sell or how to compete with foreclosures?

Ask Prudential Florida Realty's Lori Fein, who makes it her business to be the area real estate resource.

That business experience translates into proven results, with her sold listings "averaging less than four months on the market," she says.

What sets Fein apart is her intimate knowledge of the neighborhood, depth of marketing experience and strong negotiating skills. A Miami Beach native, she brings to the practice of real estate an MBA and 20 years of marketing experience. As an Accredited Staging Realtor, Fein also helps sellers position their homes attractively as well as price them for today's market.

"Each property I list gets a unique marketing plan," she says. "Clients get timely, relevant information on today's housing market to help them make smart

decisions, and then I use a variety of tactics to market the property aggressively."

Her Fein Times in Real Estate newsletters, blog and Twitter posts enable buyers to stay informed, too. Through one-on-one consultation she helps "people sort through the thousands of listings to find deals, steals and foreclosures," she says. Buyers from Europe and the Northeast as well as from down the street have profited from her counsel.

Fein moved to Prudential Florida Realty Aventura branch earlier this year "because of the added value of national name recognition, additional marketing resources they provide, strong local management support and our mortgage consultant, who keeps us informed of the many updates in financing."

Call Lori Fein at 305-336-1272 or start your property search at her website, FeinRealtor.com. Keep in touch at Lori@FeinRealtor.com or her blog, www.aventuracondosales.blogspot.com

U.S. Travel CEO to speak at Hospitality and Tourism awards luncheon the nonprofit National Academy Foundation, are overseen by an indusRoger Dow, president & CEO of try advisory board in order to provide the U.S. Travel Association, will deliv- career-connecting activities and guide er the keynote address at South Florida academy programs.

In Miami-Dade County academies Tourism Professional of the Year ceremonies from noon to 1:30 p.m., Nov. are established atAlonzo & Tracy Mourning Sr. High, 19th in the Hyatt American Sr. High, Regency Miami, 400 SE Booker T. Washington, Second Ave., Miami.

John A. Ferguson Sr. Sponsored by the High, Hialeah Gardens Academy of Hospitality Sr. High, Homestead Sr. & Tourism, the annual High, Miami Beach Sr. event recognizes accomHigh, Miami Norland plishments having to do Sr. High, Miami with the organization's Springs Sr. High, support of partnerships Miami Sunset and between business schools Robert Morgan and public schools to Educational Center. create career academies.

Founded 25 years Dow, a 34-year ago by Sanford I. Weill, travel industry veteran, chairman emeritus of oversees the U.S. travel Citigroup, Inc., the division of the U.S. Dow, president & CEO, U.S. National Academy Travel Association, Roger Travel Association Foundation reports supwhich boasts more than porting in excess of 2,000 member organizations. The organization is self- 50,000 students who attend more than described as the national umbrella 500 academies nationwide.

Cost of the luncheon is $65; $550 association that represents and speaks for all segments of the $650 billion for a table of 10. Registration begins at U.S. travel and tourism industry in pro- 11:30 a.m.

For more information or tickets, moting and facilitating increased travel contact Ann Fields, 305-885-8127, to and within the nation. or e-mail Local efforts by the Academy of 786-246-5374 Hospitality & Tourism, a member of afields@dadeschools.net

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Historically Yours

BY BOB DIAMOND ZENGER, HAMILTON AND FREEDOM OF THE PRESS The trial of newspaper printer John Peter Zenger in 1735 stands out as the greatest landmark in American history for freedom of the press.

The controversy that lead to the Zenger affair involved a greedy William Cosby, Governor of New York Province, who demanded half the money that Provincial Council member Rip Van Dam earned “while serving as acting Governor prior to Cosby’s appointment and arrival in New York.” Van Dam refused payment and Cosby filed suit. To avoid a jury, Cosby assigned the case to the threemember Provincial Supreme Court. Van Dam appealed, however, the Supreme Court voted 2-1 to uphold Cosby. Cosby then wrote to Chief Justice Morris demanding an explanation for his dissenting vote. Morris responded not to Cosby but in a critical letter printed by Zenger. Cosby removed Morris from the bench and replaced him with his crony James Delancey. Zenger then published letters questioning Cosby’s ability to govern.

Cosby had Zenger arrested and directed his criminal trial be held before his two handpicked judges, Delancey and Philipse.

Andrew Hamilton, from Philadelphia, became Zenger’s trial attorney (without fee) after Delancey disbarred Zenger’s first two attorneys for objecting to Cosby’s handpicked court. Most lawyers said Zenger’s case was “unwinnable;” not just because of the handpicked judges but because the colonies followed British law that truth was not a defense to a seditious libel.

Hamilton shocked everyone with his strategy. He admitted that Zenger published the libel and the established law was that truth was no defense to a libel, however, he challenged the law rather than the innocence of his client, arguing that the libel law of England ought not to be the libel law of New York, stating: “Every man in America who prefers freedom will bless you for allowing the right of liberty to expose and oppose arbitrary power by writing the truth.”

Delancey all but ordered the jury to return a verdict of “Guilty.” The jury returned their verdict: “Not Guilty.” It has been said that the Zenger case was the “Germ of American freedom, the morning star of that liberty which subsequently revolutionized America.”

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Director of Operations Steve Lieber cooks best U.S. pizzas at Racks Italian Bistro & Market

BY LYNN CARROLL

PROVOCATIVE QUESTIONS FOR PROVOCATIVE PEOPLE

LC: How did Racks Italian Bistro & Market come about?

SL: Racks Italian Bistro & Market is the second restaurant of Gary Rack's GR Restaurant Management Group. Gary started this company from scratch, after a very successful career as founder of two of the country's largest manufacturers and marketers of pre-fabricated steel buildings.

The concept is family restaurants premised on a culture of excellence - excellent food, service, wine and prices - and we don't settle for anything less. We are really strict on service. We pass out comment cards, and we read every one of them.

Our first location was Coal Mine Pizza in Boca Raton, which is now four years old. We're soon going to change the name to Table 42 Italian Kitchen &Wine Bar, and we're bringing out a more adventurous menu.

When we signed the lease at the North Miami Beach location, because it's a waterfront location on the Intracoastal people immediately thought it was going to be upscale. We never wanted that. We don't think that's what everyday Italian food is about. We believe Italian food is supposed to be rustic, at reasonable prices.

LC: Why did you add a market to the North Miami Beach location?

SL: Customers of Coal Mine Pizza were always calling me for recipes or to find out where they could find the

products we use. We wanted to make them accessible to them. Then we started selling our own cheeses, bruschetti, and so on. It's like a little Italian deli that sells produce, cheese and meat.

LC: What's your background in the business?

SL: I was trained as a chemist, but I was born in Brooklyn, and I like to say I have pizza in my blood. Going to school, I always worked in hotels and restaurants in the Catskills. Later I worked for The Cheesecake Factory.

They taught me a lot about corporate structure and food handling. When I started, they had five stores; when I left they had 74, and I was involved in opening 11 of them.

I attended the International School of Pizza in San Francisco, run by nine-time world champion pizza master Tony Gemignani, where I became a Certified Pizza Maker.

It's the premier U.S. institution for learning about pizza.

I'm also a member of the World Pizza Champions Pizza Team and the U.S. Pizza team.

LC: After five months, how is Racks Italian Bistro & Market faring?

SL: On a recent Saturday, we served 229 people with only one plate returned. That's great for any restaurant. And our Black Truffle Pizza was named Best Pizza in America in a national contest sponsored by PMQ, a leading pizza industry magazine.

Racks Italian Bistro & Market is located at 3933 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach, on the Intracoastal Waterway. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily; bar open until 2 am. Call 305-917-7225 for more information.

Miramar Cultural Center brings stellar performances Wrapping up the 2009 Calendar Year of Fun are a variety of exciting shows at the beautiful Miramar Cultural Center, now in its second season.

On Saturday, November 21st, Christway Baptist Church presents the 2009 CBC Gospel Fest at Miramar Cultural Center.

Artist James Fortune & Fiya ("I trust You Lord") will be joined

by Junior Tucker and Speaking Hands as they minister through song and dance. Also performing will be the CBC Combined Choir and the CBC Youth Choir. Show time is 6:30 p.m. Tickets $25, 30 and $35.

Ringing in the holiday season we have another show from the Family Fun Series Santa's Holiday Revue, a Broward Center for the Performing Arts Presentation. This fast-paced rollicking musical takes you on a joyous 'round the world tour of the songs, dances and stories from Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and more. Performances are Saturday, December 12, 2009 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets are $14 and include face painting, an art activity, and post-show snack.

Ballet Etudes Company of South FLorida presents The Nutcracker December Ballet Etudes Company of South Florida presents the 35th Santa’s Holiday Revue arrives December 12th 18 through 20 annual production of the The Nutcracker, featuring international guest artists, lavish scenery, costumes and a cast of 100. Shows are December 18 to Southeastern University depicting concepts of power from the rich cultural heritage of 20 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. *Tickets $30 - $75. There will be a special group rate perform- Africa. Works of Art include hand-carved masks, figures and ceremonial objects. The ance for schools with children in groups of 10 on Friday, December 18 with tickets exhibit runs through March 2010. Donations are requested. Gallery Hours are priced at *$10 per child. And on Saturday, December 19 there will be two unique per- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 a.m. formances. The matinee features a Meet & Greet with characters from the show and to 7 p.m.

The Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark located at 2400 Civic Center Place on the evening show includes a Gala Performance with Patron VIP Seating for $75* per Red Road North of Miramar Parkway. The Box Office is open Tuesday-Friday 10:30 person.

In addition, the African Art Exhibit "Power Revealed" is pen at the Ansin Family a.m. to 5 p.m. and two hours prior to Showtime. *Box Office fees will apply. For Art Gallery inside the Miramar Cultural Centers/ArtsPark. It is a landmark exhibit of information, call 954-602-4500; group sales and discounts, call 954-462-0222 or visit art and artifacts from the collection of the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova MiramarCulturalCenter.org

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Snap or Snap Back

BY PATRICIA C. FRANK mIt is very important to be resilient in life. The ability to snap back from a set back is the key to a healthier and happier life.

Studies show that resilient people have increased activity in their prefrontal cortex. This is the part of the brain that processes positive emotions. These same studies also show that the areas of the brain that control anxiety respond by dispersing and decreasing the anxiety. Their bodies and immune systems are less affected by stress and negative events.

There are many situations that can make you feel defeated. The key is to be determined to bounce back. Some people seem to have a head start genetically. Some people are blessed with supportive relationships as they grow that help them develop a strong belief in themselves. As a result they develop self-confidence and strength.

Resilience is something you can learn and make a part of your personality.

Learn to focus on your strengths and value them. Appreciate and be proud of those things that you do well. Accept yourself and your flaws, if you have any.

Be determined and tenacious. Make a

resolution that you will persevere regardless of the obstacles. Be constant and consistent in your efforts. Always do your best.

Keep things in perspective. Refuse to let them be blown out of proportion. You can do this by limiting the size of the problem in your mind. To do this you may have to step out of your comfort zone. Stretch yourself, change your thoughts and opinions and take some calculated risks.

Ask for help. You do not have to handle the problem alone. It is not a sign of weakness.

Keep learning. Knowledge is a powerful asset. . New ideas create new solutions.

Find meaning in your work. Feel enthusiastic. If you are not passionate about what you do, find something to do that does make your feel passionate.

Reach out to others. Keep expanding your circle. Add people to your life.

Engage in social activities. Volunteer if you can. You will receive as much as you give. Your self-esteem will soar because you are making a difference in other people’s lives and your own.

If you adopt these new behaviors and make them a part of who you are, you will become more resilient and snap back.

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Dr. Soner Cagaptay to speak at FIU on Turkey's role in the Middle East and its EU accession efforts Strategically located at the crossroads of two continents, Turkey plays a unique role in regional and global politics.

Turkey is not only an important ally of the West but is also a diplomatic conduit to such countries as Syria and Iran. Just recently Ankara was actively involved in Syrian-Israeli peace talks. For quite some time now, Turkey has also been a contender for European Union membership.

On November 17th, at 7 pm, FIU's Middle East Society presents Dr. Soner Cagaptay, Senior Fellow and Director of the Turkish Research Program at the Washington Institute for Near East

Policy. Cagaptay will discuss Turkey's important role in the Middle East and accession efforts into the EU. The event, co-sponsored by FIU's European Studies Program, the Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, the Florida Turkish American Association, and FIU's Student Government Association, will take place at FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus at the Wolfe University Center (WUC), Room 155. The event is free and open to the public. Parking is free.

For more information, please contact Shlomi Dinar, Director of the Middle East Society, at 305-9194839.

Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet celebrates its 73rd anniversary, Sunday, November 15th The Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-APet invites all two-legged and four-legged friends to visit the Soffer and Fine Adoption Center on Sunday, November 15th from noon to 4p.m. to help them celebrate their 73rd anniversary. There will be music, food, drinks, contests, raffle prizes, a bounce house, an inflatable basket ball court, face painting and arts and crafts for children, as well as a rummage and bake sale. Radio station 101.5 will do a live broadcast, which will add to the excitement of the day.

And, best of all, adoptions that day will be at a 50%

discount. The special anniversary Grand Marshall will be North Miami Beach Councilwoman Phyllis Smith.

The Humane Society of Greater Miami is dedicated to placing every dog and cat into a loving home, and to promoting responsible pet ownership and spay/neuter programs. More than 250 homeless dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are cared for every day in its shelter.

Soffer and Fine Adoption Center is located at, 16101 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. For more information, contact Laurie Hoffman at 305-749-1815 or laurie@humanesocietymiami.org

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Comm. Sally Heyman and Solid Waste Department collect hundreds of used electronics Miami-Dade County Comm.

Sally Heyman and Miami-Dade's Solid Waste D e p a r t m e n t recently joined forces to encourage local residents to turn in their used electronics for proper disposal.

Residents came to Haulover Park to drop off their old computers, cell phones, batteries, televisions, and other used electronics, leaving over Miami-Dade County Comm. Sally Heyman (left) with 3,500 pieces of elec- George Fery (center), owner of E-Scrap, and worker tronic waste for disposal and recycling at no cost to them.

"Many residents may not be aware that certain items: batteries and like electronics, should not be thrown out as regular household garbage. Some items can be hazardous to our environment if care is not taken in how they're thrown away," said Comm. Heyman. "I sponsored this collection event as a way for residents to familiarize themselves with the recycling programs our Solid Waste Department offers as well as how to properly dispose of specific electronics, household chemicals, and other hazardous items."

Residents who have questions about how to dispose or recycle various household items can visit miamidade.gov/dswm or call 305-514-6666.

Aventura Heart Center advises: Get your H1N1 vaccine now giving you the vaccine if you have any severe allergies.

H1N1 influenza is also called the Swine Flu. The 2009 Injectable (Inactivated) 2009 H1N1 vaccine may be given at H1N1 flu is a new flu virus. It is very different from the same time as other vaccines, including the seasonal seasonal flu viruses. Most people have little or no immunity influenza vaccine. to 2009 H1N1 flu. Vaccines are available to protect against Like other flu viruses, 2009 H1N1 spreads from person 2009 H1N1 influenza. to person through coughing, sneezing, and sometimes The H1N1 vaccine will not prevent seasonal flu. You through touching objects contaminated with the virus. should also get seasonal influenza vaccine, if you want to be Signs of 2009 H1N1 can include: fatigue, fever, sore protected against seasonal flu. The Center for Disease throat, muscle aches, chills, coughing and sneezing. Some Control (CDC) recommends everyone to get vaccinated as people also have diarrhea and vomiting. Most people feel soon as the vaccine is available especially young people and better within a week. But some people get pneumonia or older people with chronic illnesses. If you are concerned other serious illnesses. Some have to be hospitalized and about whether or not to get vaccinated for 2009 H1N1 flu, some may possibly die of other respiratory illnesses associtalk with your doctor. Let your doctor (or the person giving ated with the flu. you the vaccine) know if you have ever had: a life-threatenDr. David Korn and Dr. Robert Rasken are the directors ing allergic reaction after a dose of seasonal flu vaccine, or Guillain Barre Syndrome (a severe paralytic illness also Dr. Robert Rasken and Dr. David Korn and Directors, Aventura Heart Center of Aventura Heart Center. Aventura Heart Center provides the most comprehensive prevention and general cardiovascucalled GBS). These may not be reasons to avoid the H1N1 flu lar services. It is a unique healthcare center offering state-of-the-art services to effectively vaccine, but the medical staff can help you decide.

If you are moderately or severely ill, you might be advised to wait until you recover diagnose and treat heart disease and related illnesses. Aventura Heart Center is located in the before getting the vaccine. If you have a mild cold or other illness, there is usually no need Mount Sinai Aventura Building (2845 Aventura Blvd., Suite 249, in Aventura). Office hours to wait. People who have a severe, life-threatening, allergy to chicken eggs, or to any other are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information and to make an appointment, call 305-932-6061. substance in the vaccine, should not be vaccinated for 2009 H1N1 influenza. Tell the person

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Outback Steakhouse hosts 'Aussie Autumn' networker for Aventura Young Professionals

BY BARI AUERBACH

Williams Island team: Amy Stone, Cris Barbosa, Jan Carrea, Efrain Arteaga

Maya Oshins, Stern Bloom Media; Misty Polihronakis and Loretta Hardial, Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach

Howard Fabian, Fabian Realty; Michael Yavner; Mason Mishcon, Ameriprise Financial

Juiana Lima; Liran Chadash and Mazel Yehezkely; Bank Leumi USA

Jaleidy Rodriguez and Elizabeth Gonzalez, Southeast Computer Solutions; Stephanie Schmulian, Sapoznik Insurance & Associates

Outback Steakhouse in North Miami Beach recently hosted a networking luncheon for Aventura Young Professionals highlighting the awesome "Aussie Autumn Adventures" menu featuring innovative new choices, classic favorites and lower prices including 15 meals under $15 starting from $9.95.

Outback proprietor Dan Tinghitella along with AYP chair Michael Yavner of Northern Trust welcomed a great turnout of under45 AYP members who always go out of their way to back benefits of belonging to the Aventura Marketing Council's Aventura Young Professionals committee.

During the luncheon, outstanding news that Outback Steakhouse was voted "#1 Best Steak" in the 2009 Zagat survey of National Full Service Restaurant Chains impressed leaders from Stern Bloom Media, Marksman Security, BNY Mellon Bank, Aventura Mall, Melnick Lilienfeld & Castonguay, CPA's and Williams Island POA. Friends from Edward Jones, Velocity Processing, the Office of Dr. Richard Galitz, U.S. Century Bank, Flamma Steakhouse, Fabian Realty and Workoutmaster agreed Outback's commitment to great tasting quality food makes it tough committing to which of the Aussie Autumn favorites to try‌ The Outback Special & Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie - Outback's signature sirloin paired with three seasoned and grilled shrimp over fresh tomatoes and basil served with remoulade sauce and a dressed backed potato; grilled to perfection Baby Back Ribs with Aussie Fries; Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie; or grilled Atlantic Salmon with seasonal vegetables.

Outback lovers from Beachwood Financial, Fashion Factor, Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach, Pediatric Endocrine & Wellness Center and Suburban Associates were also looking forward to trying newer creations including savory Pepper Mill Steak, Sweet Glazed Roast Pork Tenderloin and Shrimp en Fuego with sliced mushrooms and fresh tomatoes in a spicy, creamy sauce served with fresh steamed French green beans.

While teams from Bookkeepers USA, Southeast Computer Solutions,

Vladimir Yurovsky, State of Israel Bonds; Juliana Lima, Flamma Steakhouse; Jim Konschnik, Florida Breast Cancer Foundation

Aventura Young Professionals Chairman Michael Yavner, Northern Trust; Dan Tinghitella, Outback Steakhouse

Courtyard by Marriott and Turnberry Bank were going out of their way to commend Outback's attitude towards food, which is all about "big bold flavors, consistency and preparation" colleagues from Minuteman Press, Ameriprise Financial, Greater Miami Region of Hadassah and attorney Mark J. Lynn agreed Outback outdoes excellence, promising "We don't cut corners! We don't settle when it comes to authentic tastes like our imported Danish Blue Cheese, toasted hand-cut croutons or homemade chocolate sauce. At Outback, it's all about quality - and all about the food."

Busy, outgoing executives from Goldstein Schechter Koch, Palm Gardens, Custom Spine, Costco and Sapoznik Insurance especially appreciated Outback's Curbside TakeAway service and on-line ordering service. Meanwhile, executives out to combine business with pleasure noted Outback can help plan perfect parties.

"Lunch time is a great time to hold a private event at our restaurant," Tinghitella said. "Prices are extremely reasonable and we can accommodate groups of 30 to 100."

Before it was time to head out, associates from DS Xpress, Steinberg & Associates, Bank Leumi, State of Israel Bonds and Double Click shared rave reviews for the Aussie Autumn menu and planned to come back soon with the goal to Live Adventurouss and Go Outback!

For more information about Outback Steakhouse in North Miami Beach, phone: 305-944-4329. To learn more about upcoming Aventura Young Professionals events, phone: 305-932-5334.

Andrea Gill and Aram Hovsepian, Workout Master; Karen Rachles, Custom Spine

Marissa Margulies and Suzy Castonguay, Melnick Lilienfeld Castonguay, CPA’s flank Dimitry Shaposhnikov, DS Xpress; Ben Launerts, Marksman Security; Jeff Davidson, Velocity Processing

Johusse Gonzalez; U.S. Century Bank; Diana Chang and Lenny Markus, Minuteman Press

Aventura Young Professionals enjoyed an afternoon of great networking

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2nd annual Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest a sizzling success More than 1,000 jazz lovers enjoyed an extraordinary lineup of musical talent at The 2nd Annual Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest.

Produced by the City of Sunny Isles Beach in partnership with the Sunny Isles Beach Resort Association, proceeds from the event benefit Joshua's Heart Foundation, an organization founded by a five year-old boy whose vision is to end hunger among those less fortunate.

The Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest showcased the best of what the City of Sunny Isles Beach has to offer. "This year's event was designed to please both local residents and tourists of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida's Riviera," said Mayor Norman Edelcup.

The Jazz Fest weekend kicked off with a VIP poster-signing party at the Trump International Resort. This year, the original artwork for the poster was created by the ultra-talented artist Ed King and was auctioned off to benefit Joshua's Heart Foundation.

The multi-venue festival began with a blazing performance by Jazz Vibrations and Libations at the spectacular Aaria Bar & Lounge at the Sunny Isles Beach Comm. Gerry Goodman; Mayor Norman Edelcup; Commissioners Roslyn Brezin and George Acqualina Resort & Spa. Headlining the festival "Bud" Scholl; and Vice Mayor Lew Thaler on Saturday, was New Orleans' first family of funk, The Neville Brothers, at the beautiful Samson Oceanfront Park. This internationally renowned group entertained and excited jazz and funk music lovers, under the cool breeze on a picture-perfect evening. Opening for The Neville Brothers was South Florida's own seductive songstress Nicole Henry and the exceptional jazz harpist Roberto Perera.

Guests in the VIP area were treated to a gourmet buffet catered by Epicure Marketplace, along with delicious selections from Kitchen 305 and Jame's Barbeque, and a complimentary bar. The bar featured Pinnacle Vodka, Jack Flavored Rums, Del's Lemonade, Basix 6 Vitamin Water, Barefoot Wine, Grolsch Beer and Polar Beer.

The final event of the festival was a sumptu- Joshua, founder of Joshua's Heart Foundation, with the original poster The Neville Brothers artwork created by artist Ed King ous Sunday brunch featuring the serene jazz sounds of Sammy Figueroa and Angela Liano at the legendary Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort.

Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest corporate sponsors included the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort, Le Meridien, Acqualina Resort & Spa, Trump International Beach Resort, St. Tropez Condominiums, Solis, Double Tree Ocean Point Resort, Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, Atlantic Broadband Television, The Miami Herald, Around Town Magazine, WLRN, WDNA and Clasica FM Over 1,000 residents enjoyed the outdoor activities at the 2nd annual Sunny Isles Beach Roberto Perera Radio, Commissioner Sally Nicole Henry Jazz Fest Heyman, Epicure Gourmet Market and CafĂŠ, Key Transportation, Jame's Barbeque, Pinnacle Vodka, Jack Flavored Rums, Barefoot Wines, Del's Ibis Romero, executive director of Sunny Isles Beach Resort Lemonade, Grolsch Beer, Polar Beer, Basix 6 Vitamin water and Luke's Association. "We are already working on next year's event to make it even bigger and better."

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Denise Rubin talks Real Estate

Staging for a sale

BY DENISE RUBIN mIt is so important in these difficult times to properly stage your home. As internet sales have increased it is imperative to have photographs. If you have the right realtor your home will be on their website or sites as well as Realtor.com.

For outdoor appeal: check for overgrown bushes and trees and act accordingly, simply trimming the greenery can make the home appear larger, says Barb Schwarz, President & Co founder of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals and a real estate licensee in La Quinta, California. Most changes can be done for less then $1000. Add color by placing some planters with flowers in the front for curb appeal. Paint steps, change lanterns, and replace house numbers.

Moving to the inside there are low/no cost ways to tweak it. As the Realtor Magazine says a listing is like most peoples wardrobes: there are a few items that went out of style a decade ago, but it’s impossible to see them go. “We grow accustomed to our space and we stop seeing it” says Melissa Birdsong, Vice President of Trend, Design and Brand for Lowes, the home

improvement giant. “People tend to become blind to their own things.” But, everything needs updating eventually. There are ways to update a home economically.

Move it- Simply rearranging the furniture can reenergize a room. Add & remove furniture, lamps, rugs, and accessories making a new look.

Plant it(1)- Houseplants can be a great design component and add texture, warmth and color to any room.

Plant it(2)- Planting is one of the easiest and most cost effective ways to make a substantial change.

Organize it- Clutter happens, so neaten up.

Replace it- Cabinet handles, switch plates and other hardware can update a home for a few dollars a piece.

Light it- Lighting has a major impact on a homes look and feel. Light is such a mood setter. Replace all missing bulbs and add dimmers.

Clean it- Flooring should be up to snuff.

Clean grout on tiled floor. Rub out scratches and nicks on wood floors. Have carpets cleaned. The results are well worth it.

To learn these and other tips or to buy, sell, or rent call Denise Rubin, Denise Rubin Realty, LLC at 305-409-0019. Visit www.deniserubin.com for all listings and virtual tours.

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Recession appears over as October trading ends

Al Sunshine 4 YOUR MONEY Wall Street wrapped up October trading with the markets coming off triple-digit gains for the Dow following the latest reports the U.S. economy grew during the third quarter much better than expected.

That is being seen as a sign the worst recession since the 1930s is ending.

The U.S. Commerce Department reports the nations’ gross domestic product, known as the GDP, grew by 3.5 percent earlier in the fall.

Why the sudden growth?

It follows billions of dollars in federal stimulus funds, increased spending fol-

lowing the “Cash for Clunkers” program and a residential real estate boom fueled by bottom-line low prices, cheap mortgages and tax incentives for first time home buyers. But some analysts still worry it is artificially stimulating the economy by using billions of public tax dollars. Even President Barrack Obama warns we’ve still got a long way to go before we start feeling much better.

The latest unemployment numbers show another 531,000 people applying for unemployment benefits in a recent week leaving more than 5.9 million former workers needing long-term benefits to survive. But the rate of new unemployment claims looks like it’s finally slowing down.

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Eat this... Drink that

BY SHARI LYNN ROTHSTEIN-KRAMER Bar Rosso “Brings It” for Season When Bar Rosso Restaurant & Vinoteca, the Modern Italian eatery and wine bar first opened this May in the space that was the old Ivy, people were curious.

Granted, it was the summer and town was quiet, but those who were around came in to see what the “new place” had to offer.

It was distinctly different from its former incarnation. It felt homier, less clublike. So far, so good. The food was solid.

Granted, brand new restaurants always have kinks?imperfect service, menu experimentation and change, and on and on, but after a while, those things should go away and leave in their place, a professional and inviting place to eat.

Fast forward five months. I read a review, which I couldn’t believe could be true. So naturally, I went in to check it out.

What I found was similar, but with subtle

changes. For instance, the new general manager, Ray Reeves, greeted me at the door (I like that); the wooden tables were dressed in crisp white cloths adding warmth to the space (I like that); there were salt and pepper shakers on the tables (I use salt and do not want to have to ask for it. Like it); and even the presentation of the bread was more thoughtful. Now made on premise, slices were crisp and toasty, served in a lined basket. Instead of butter, an amoebashaped serving dish adorned with a cherry tomato and herbs was placed center table and our waiter ceremoniously poured EVOO into the dish for all to share. Bravo.

Well done. Again, I like that (especially since I knew the people I was eating with).

The concept has also been tweaked.

“Refined Italian-American with a focus on the grill” is what new Head Chef, Ross Stern, says his concept is.

Bar Rosso is being reborn. With Courtney Stern at the helm, Bar Rosso’s event business is taking off. What’s new?

Wine dinners, Indulge Wednesdays (Aventura’s 30 and 40 somethings come in to socialize), they opened “The Red

Lounge”, a space that is bedecked with red leather lounge groupings, communal high top tables as well as regular four-tops, which is ideal for the live music they now offer from Thursday through Saturday night.

But what about the food? Well, I started with the Organic eggplant. It came out and was big enough for my girlfriend and I to share. It was more heavily breaded (but not so much that I couldn’t taste the eggplant). The tomato sauce was light and not overdone, and the addition of basil oil doubled as a decorative and flavor-enhancing element on the plate. Next I ordered the wood-grilled octopus. Anyone who eats octopus knows if you cook it incorrectly (too long or too little) it is like bands of rubber. Not this one. The generously sized tentacle was cooked to perfection. It was so tender I forgot to use a knife and literally cut it with my fork. It sat atop small cubes of chorizo and spicy peppers. Definitely a wake up call for the palate.

The New York Strip came out a perfect medium rare. The color and aroma were so fragrant I couldn’t wait to put it in

my mouth. I was not disappointed. The texture was right. Enough chew to know it was meat, but soft enough to not make me work for it. I also was fortunate enough to sample the veal tortellini special – large vealdilled pasta rings in a light creamy garlic sauce. Now, let me preface – I am not a fan of heavy garlic (yes, sacrilegious but true), nor am I a fan of cream sauce. But the pasta was al dente, the sauce light and flavorful without overpowering.

I also hear the menu is changing still.

There are new desserts including a chocolate Marquise cake and tiramisu (from New York). The chef is working on a special signature dessert that will be out in the near future (He wouldn’t let me put it in writing as this time, but it did sound promising).

If you’ve not been to Bar Rosso in a while – give it another chance. The new management, better service and good food make it a truly great addition to the Aventura neighborhood.

Bar Rosso is located at 19004 NE 29th Ave., Aventura, FL 33180; 305.933.3418.

It is open for lunch Monday –Friday and dinner Monday – Sunday.

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Understanding Life Insurance Settlements

BY NICHOLAS GNAD A life insurance settlement is the process in which an owner of a life insurance policy sells their interest in the contract in the secondary market, otherwise wise know as the life insurance settlement market. The purchasers of these contracts are typically large institutional investors and hedge funds.

The advantage to the policy owner is that it provides an option to cash out of an unwanted life insurance policy. This is a tremendous opportunity to someone who no longer needs an existing policy or who can no longer afford the policy. The policy owner may receive a cash offer for the policy as an alternative paying ongoing premiums for an unwanted policy or simply letting a policy cancel for no value at all. Very often the life insurance settlement can even exceed any policy cash-value that may exist.

As with many new concepts, the earlier days of the life insurance settlement industry bred quite a bit of fraud and abuse.

These abuses let to significant complaints and law suits. As a result, financial institutions placed significant restrictions on

their representativesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; involvement in these transactions. Fortunately, the life settlement industry has done a tremendous amount of house cleaning and self regulation leading toward greater consumer protection.

As a consumer, it is important to know that life insurance settlements are a negotiated market. It is wise to obtain several competing bids for a policy; however, it is equally important not to over shop. A settlement is based upon several key factors.

Two main factors are life expectancy and the premium. The factors are used to determine an investorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rate of return. While some investors can be more aggressive than others, there will be limits to what a contract is worth. Because the market is finite, if the same policy if presented to many times the investors will actually begin to revoke their offers, possibly resulting in a decreased policy value.

As a final note, it is most important to discuss any potential tax liabilities with your tax advisor. Unlike income tax-free life insurance death benefits, life settlement proceeds may be subject to income and capital gains taxes.

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Art Liquidation at Diego Victoria Fine Art Gallery

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For our free booklet Create a Legacy of Learning or to receive a complimentary sample illustration showing how a gift annuity to ORT America may benefit you, please contact Loren Krongold, Greater Miami Region Director, at 305.416.7911 or LKrongold@ortamerica.org.

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This liquidation sale contains a veritable cornicopia of subjects, styles and scenes by some of the finest and most popular artists from around the world, said Diego Victoria; the gallery proprietor: " I am particularly enthusiastic because this sale has something for practically everyone who appreciates fine arts and either its decorative or investment value".

Victoria; well known and highly respected in the local art circles as the former Director of the Bal Harbor Gallery at Bal Harbor Shops, opened his own gallery ten years ago at the Intercoastal Mall, and relocated to a new location at 1940 NE 163 street, in North Miami Beach, so he could better serve the growing ranks of satisfied customers with the kind of art

that expresses their taste and appreciation for beauty. You must really see them for yourself to fully appreciate them!

"In my many years in this business, this is one of the finest and most divergent art sale I have ever put together. It has been designed to bring in the new season with exuberance and style...

Certainly fitting to be a season opener, said Victoria.

The gallery also prides itself in its museum-quality custom framing services, at very affordable prices: Up to 50% off on framings. dvictoriafinearts@yahoo.com

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TRX System ‘the future of functional training’

BY BARI AUERBACH At the Equinox Fitness Club in Aventura, personal trainer Pablo Elorriaga is deploying a powerful fitness weapon invented by a former Navy SEAL: TRX Suspension Training designed to build functional strength and endurance to develop peak fitness levels.

While most traditional fitness products use plate weights, elastic or pulleys for resistance, TRX Suspension Training workouts use your bodyweight and simple physics to create an unlimited range of resistance and complete range of functional motion to achieve results.

“Ideal for all fitness levels, TRX training builds body strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and core stability simultaneously,” Elorriaga explains. “The suspension training concept makes it possible to move your body in training exactly the way you do in the real world, incorporating all three planes of movement - forward and back, side to side, and rotational…

Resistance can be controlled by adjusting position and body angle – and quick transitions can also keep your heart rate going to burn calories.

“Since there are hundreds of exercises that can be performed on the TRX, training sessions can be constantly varied…You don’t hit plateaus so you can always feel like you’re improving.”

A gym member who had been exclusively using free weights and machines prior to trying a TRX training session with Elorriaga was surprised by the challenge.

“I’ve been training for years and thought I was at an advanced fitness level – but when the TRX engaged core muscles that I haven’t been able to target through traditional weight training, I realized how the system could really help me strengthen my ‘weak links’ and certain trouble areas that I

would like to tone up,” she said.

“If the TRX can make the most elite soldiers, law enforcement officers and fire fighters more fit – I figured it could help me reach a higher level of fitness and I’ve already seen ‘firm’ results. I would definitely encourage everyone who wants to enhance athletic performance, general health and fitness levels to try it.”

Busy people on tight military-type schedules especially appreciate the TRX All Body Express program that can provide a complete full-body workout in 30 minutes or less. The program includes four exercises for the lower body, five for the upper body and three for the core that together provide a well-rounded training plan for the entire body.

After learning TRX movements with Elorriaga, many clients also opt to get one of their own in order to “take fitness anywhere.” Since the TRX weighs less than two pounds and is easy to travel with, you never have to miss a workout…just anchor your TRX and you’re ready to go – no matter where you may be stationed.

For more information about the TRX system, heralded as “the future of functional training,” phone Pablo Elorriaga: 305-8015587.

AN UNCONVENTIONAL TRUTH: You can change the world.

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“Tallahassee Hockey – Florida Education”

BY KAREN ARONOWITZ, President, United Teachers of Dade

I admit to watching hockey only a few times in my life.

I was a Florida Panthers fan during the days when we threw rubber rats on the rink after the Panthers had scored. I have also watched the film The Mighty Ducks many times. The images of those speedy, violent melees stay with me.

My job as a teachers’ union president and public schools advocate has thrust me into a metaphoric hockey league.

Politics, like hockey, is a game for the resilient. Both involve speed, sticks, personal body armor, and a willingness to take a hit and keep skating.

Unfortunately, our public schools are often used as hockey pucks, whacked at by competing interests whose goal is to score political points rather than create public schools that adequately serve the children of our state. No legislator has ever been able to brag that Florida has provided the competitive salaries, resources and technology necessary for a topranked school system.

What’s a hockey coach to do?

First, I’m recruiting you for the baddest team going. We are Stanley Cup material. Whether you are a parent, a business owner, a worker, a volunteer, a man, woman, or child, it’s time to suit-up for public schools.

Second, attend practice. Each team member must be a voice for adequate funding for our public schools, especially here in Miami-Dade County. More of our locally raised real estate tax dollars need to stay here in South Florida to fund our local public schools instead of being sent to other parts of the state.

Our Miami-Dade legislative delegation needs to take care of business at home. They must join with Broward and Palm Beach counties to ensure that our area of the state receives our fair share of Florida’s education revenue.

Finally, show up at game time! Florida must retain funding for education at current levels. There can be no more cuts to education! Whether we play at home (South Florida) or away (Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.) we need you in the game. We need you to be a goalie, blocking harm to our public schools. We need you flying across the ice, moving public education forward so that the victory is ours. The final victory really belongs to the Florida’s children.

The United Teachers of Dade represents 38,000 teachers and school support personnel in MDCPS. The union is committed to being a leader in creating public school reform, fostering a quality public education for all students and elevating the professional status of teachers, paraprofessionals, office employees, and all school support personnel.

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Marco Beach Ocean Resort announces Phased Resort Rejuvenation Project

BY SUZANNE LENNON, LPR, LLC

Marco Beach Ocean Resort is pleased to announce the commencement of a Resort rejuvenation project of the guest suites, corridors, fitness center and lobby. Award-winning Florida-based interior design firm, Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Inc. created the initial design concept and Robb & Stucky’s Resort Division has been contracted for the execution of the work.

“Our goal is to improve upon the already-exquisite design of our suites and corridors,” stated Hotel Advisor Ron Albeit, “while ensuring minimal disruption for our valued guests.”

Scheduled to be completed in strict suite by suite stages as to not inconvenience guests, each of the 98 guest suites will receive a full make-over. Fresh paint, new carpet, draperies and lamps, along with new suite and patio furniture, flat-screen LCD televisions and wireless internet will be installed in each of the one- and two-bedroom suites.

New state-of-the-art exercise equipment will be installed in the Resort’s Fitness Center and will include TRUE® elliptical machines, recumbent bicycles and treadmills each with their own individual equipment-mounted 15inch television.

Slated to be finished by mid-November, a freshly-painted lobby and updated corridors complete with carpet, furni-

ture in cream, blue and gold tones round out the Resort’s refreshed, refined and sophisticated elegance.

For more information, or to make a reservation, please visit www.marcoresort.com or phone 239-393-1600; 800715-8517.

About Marco Beach Ocean Resort The 98-suite Marco Beach Ocean Resort brings stellar service, lodging and dining to Marco Island, one of the fabled Ten Thousand Islands located between Naples and the Florida Everglades, on Southwest Florida’s Gulf coast. Marco Beach Ocean Resort features a variety of dining options including the Beach Bar & Grill and authentic Italian cuisine at the award winning Sale e Pepe restaurant, a spa and fitness center, a sparkling pool and white sand beach perfect for a wedding in paradise.

The resort’s Chef Concierge holds the prestigious Clefs d’Or designation and the highly-trained international service staff accommodates personal tastes and regularly exceeds expectations.

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If your homeowners or condominium association attorney is taking their legal fees and costs out of your assessments they are collecting (or only collecting the assessments due to the association and then billing the association without collecting such fees and costs on top of the association assessments), then you may want to consider finding a new attorney. Florida Statutes and most association governing documents protect an attorney’s right to collect his or her legal fees and costs in addition to the assessments due to the association. Therefore, if the attorney only collects the assessment amount for the association and then separately bills the association for their legal fees (which fees, in some cases, may be more than the actual assessments collected) then, in essence, the attorney has taken their fees out of the association’s money instead of taking advantage of the association’s legal right to collect all of its legal fees and costs in addition to the assessments.

Additionally, some attorneys either bill their association clients up front or at some other stage of the collection matter instead of deferring such legal fees until the matter is successfully concluded and the association also receives its money. While smaller practitioners may need to bill their clients up front or along the way in order to cover overhead expenses and other financial needs, the irony is that most associations in this market cannot afford to pay any legal fees (which is why they need a good collection attorney in the first place) and therefore should consider finding an attorney who agrees to defer all of their legal fees until such legal fees are fully collected from the debtor or the lender. Additionally, having to pay legal fees up front or along the way is actually a deterrent to many associations from even pursuing advisable legal remedies such as filing their own association foreclosures against delinquent owners (instead of just waiting for the lenders to come through) because the legal fees are cost prohibitive.

Some naïve attorneys also allow lenders’ counsel to convince them that the statutory cap for a qualified first mortgagee (who completes a foreclosure against its borrower) also includes a cap on the association’s legal fees and costs. It does not. Such statutory caps, if applicable, only apply to “assessments” and, as such, the legal fees and costs are all recoverable in addition to the capped amount of assessments due from the prior owner. If the Florida Legislature had intended to cap legal fees and costs for qualified first mortgage holders, it would have stated so in the applicable statute. Practically speaking, this also could not have been the intent because the legal fees and costs are typically more than the statutory cap in the first place, which would mean that if the legal fees were capped, the association would not only typically get nothing (because the fees would be greater than the assessments due), but would possibly leave the association upside down owing an additional balance to the attorney, in which case no association would be able to hire an attorney for such purpose. Ben Solomon, Esq. is a partner and co-founder of Association Law Group, P.L. (ALG) and practices in the areas of developer representation and association representation. www.AssociationLawGroup.com / ben@algpl.com

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