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08 Club de Robótica: Estudiantes dejan volar su imaginación 12 Inaugurarán la Nueva Sede de la Policía de Homestead 16 20 Ponte en forma a ritmo de Zumba Maneras ecológicas de celebrar Día de San Valentín 24

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Technical Education: An Attractive Study Option

Through Their Robotics Club Students Let Their Imaginations Fly

The New Homestead Police Headquarters Will Open Soon

On the Cover Nino Pareto and Nathan Hernandez, members of Kendale Lakes Elementary Robotics Club

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Por Rosibel Mena | Fotos Ervin Palacios

uchos jóvenes pierden la posibilidad de realizar estudios superiores debido a que no cuentan con suficientes ingresos para costear una educación universitaria. Esta realidad hoy en día no debe ser un obstáculo para frenarles su deseo de superación. Es aquí en donde la educación técnica se convierte no solo en una atractiva opción de estudio, por ser carreras de corto tiempo y más económicas, sino por la posibilidad de ingresar rápidamente al mercado laboral.

Así que si usted es una persona que por ahora no puede costear una universidad no se quede con los brazos cruzados y comience a barajar la educación técnica como una alternativa para superación.

A continuación, Indira Jadoonandan, especialista en soporte curricular de Miami Lakes y Technical Colleges, nos habla sobre las ventajas de este tipo de educación. ¿Cuál es el objetivo de la Educación Técnica?

A diferencia de los colegios tradicionales, los graduados de las universidades técnicas están preparados para llenar de inmediato los puestos de nivel de entrada. ¿Cuáles son las ventajas de ingresar a este tipo de educación?

Los colegios técnicos producen trabajadores calificados para satisfacer las demandas de las diversas industrias. El entrenamiento de la educación técnica se ata directamente a las pistas de la carrera tales como; enfer-

mería práctica, soldadura, plomería, tecnología automotriz, cosmetología, y reparación de aire acondicionado. ¿Cuáles son las carreras técnicas que se ofrecen y cuánto tiempo se requiere para graduarse?

La formación está disponible en administración de empresas, artes comerciales y animación 3D, artes culinarias y horneado, construcción y aprendizaje, ocupaciones de salud, tecnología de la información, cuidado de niños con licencia, servicios personales, seguridad pública, fabricación y transporte. La mayoría de nuestros programas pueden completarse dentro de un año. ¿Cuáles son los requisitos de admisión y cuál es su costo?

Muchos de nuestros programas de entrenamiento requieren que un estudiante tenga 18 años o más para ingresar. Solamente algunos programas requieren que un estudiante tenga credenciales de High School para aplicar.

El costo promedio de matrícula para un residente de la Florida es $ 3.500 por programa. ¿Cómo se puede accesar a la ayuda financiera?

Para solicitar ayuda financiera, un estudiante debe ser residente de los Estados Unidos y debe poseer un diploma de escuela secundaria. La ayuda financiera federal, la ayuda financiera del distrito, Florida prepaid, y otros métodos de pagos son aceptables. Para más información llame al 305-557-1100 o visite el sitio web www.careerinayear.com

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An Attractive Study Option

any young people miss the opportunity to have a higher education because they do not have enough income to pay for a college degree. That reality must not be an obstacle for them to better themselves.

That is why technical education becomes an attractive study option not only because of its shortened terms and less expensive courses but also because of the possibility of the graduates’ entering the labor market sooner.

So, if you are a person who cannot af-

By Rosibel Mena | Translated by Roxana Vega

ford a university career, do not sit idly, but start considering technical career education as an alternative to improve your employment skills.

Ms. Indira Jadoonandan, a Curriculum Support Specialist at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College, talked to us about the advantages of this type of education.

What is the purpose of the technical education program?

Unlike students at traditional colleges, graduates from technical colleges are pre-

pared to immediately fill entry positions.

What are the advantages of this type of education offer?

Technical colleges produce skilled workers to meet the demands of various industries. Technical education training is directly tied to career tracks such as practical nursing, welding, plumbing, automotive technology, cosmetology, and air-conditioning repair.

What are the different technical areas the program offers and how long does it take to graduate from them?

Training is available in business administration, commercial arts & 3D animation, culinary arts & baking, construction & apprenticeship, health occupations, information technology, licensed childcare, personal services, public safety & security, manufacturing, and transportation. Most of our programs can be completed within a year.

What are the requirements to be admitted to the program and what is the cost?

Many of our training programs require a student to be 18 years or older to enter.

Only a few programs require that a student must have high school credentials to apply. The average tuition cost for a Florida resident is $3,500 per program.

Do you offer financial aid and what are the requirements to access this aid?

To apply for financial aid, a student must be a United States resident and must possess a high school diploma. Federal financial aid, district financial aid, Florida prepaid, and other methods of payments are available.

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Mediante su Club de Robótica Estudiantes dejan volar su imaginación

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omo dijo Walt Disney “Si puedes soñarlo puedes hacerlo, recuerda que todo esto comenzó con un ratón”, y eso es precisamente lo que un grupo de estudiantes de la escuela Kendale Lakes, ubicada en el sur de Miami, están haciendo con sus sueños.

El club de robótica, impartido a 12 estudiantes de 3ro, 4to y 5to grado dos veces a la semana después de la escuela, ha logrado escalar tan alto como para adueñarse de unos de los pases que le permitirán participar en el Campeonato Estatal de Robótica VEX IQ a realizarse en este mes de febrero en Tampa, Florida. ¿Cómo estas pequeñas mentes llegaron hasta aquí? El esfuerzo, el duro trabajo, pero sobre todo dejar volar su imaginación fueron las herramientas a utilizar.

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dividió en dos equipos cada uno de seis niños y dos entrenadores, los cuales participaron por separado en el 2016 en competencias de condado.

Las contiendas consistían en tres componentes; el primero diseñar un robot con la habilidad de recoger y mover cosas, el segundo escribir un lenguaje de computadora para programar al robot y que éste fuera capaz de hacer una serie de movimientos sin que mediara un control remoto. Y Por último desarrollar un proyecto tecnológico, que hasta el momento nadie hubiera inventado. El proyecto del primer equipo consistió en un patito con alarma y cámara para la piscina, que advierte mediante una aplicación si algo se cae en ella y así prevenir que el niño se ahogue. La iniciativa del segundo equipo fue diseñar una alfombra que se coloca al lado de la cama y cuando la persona se levanta activa una alarma dejando saber a su cuida-

dor que el individuo esta en movimiento.

Esto es pensado para ayudar a los cuidadores de personas mayores o enfermas.

Ambos equipos no solo lograron su entrada a la competencia estatal, sino que recibieron dos reconocimientos, uno por diseño y el otro por excelencia.

Para los maestros de esta escuela, sus estudiantes ya son ganadores, porque han logrado asombrosos resultados en tan poco tiempo en un área tan compleja como es la robótica en donde los alumnos deben poner en práctica diferentes conocimientos.

“Nuestra pequeña escuela ha llegado tan alto a pesar de ser nuestro segundo año con el programa es por eso que este logro es realmente impresionante y ha traído una tremenda emoción a nuestra familia escolar”, comentó Dayami Borges, bibliotecaria y una de las entrenadoras del club.

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Through Their Robotics Club Students Let Their Imaginations Fly

et your imagination run wild. As Walt Disney said, “If you can dream it, you can do it; remember that all this started with a mouse,” and that is precisely what a group of students are doing with their dreams at the Kendale Lakes Elementary School in South Miami.

The Robotics Club, taught twice a week after school to 12 students in grades 3, 4 and 5, has managed to advance so far that they will be participating in the State Robotics Championship VEX IQ to be held in February in Tampa, Florida.

How did the minds of those young students achieve that? Through effort and hard work, but above all by letting their imaginations fly— those were the tools they used.

The club, which teaches them about robotics, engineering, computer programming and critical leadership skills, was

By Rosibel Mena | Translated by Roxana Vega

divided into two teams of six children each. There were two coaches and each team participated separately in the 2016 county competitions.

The competitions consisted of three components: First, design a robot with the ability to pick up and move things around. Second, write a computer language to program the robot to be able to make a series of movements without a remote control.

And last, develop a technological project which until now no one had invented. The project of the first team consisted of a small duck with an alarm and a camera for a swimming pool, with an application that warns if something has fallen into the pool, thus preventing a child from drowning.

The initiative of the second team was to design a rug that is placed next to the bed and when the person gets up, it activates

an alarm letting the caregiver know that the individual is in movement. This is intended to help caregivers of the elderly or the sick.

Both teams not only managed to enter the state competition, but received two awards: one for design and the other for excellence.

For the teachers of the school, their students are already winners because they have achieved amazing results in such a short time and in such a complex area as robotics, where students must put into practice different types of knowledge.

“Our small school has risen so high, even though it is only our second year with the program. That is why our achievement is impressive and has brought tremendous excitement to our school family,” commented Dayami Borges, the school’s Media Specialist and one of the club’s coaches.

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Dr. Maximiliano Velasco Dr. Maximiliano Velasco is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist and Board Certified in Pain Management. He is dedicated to helping his patients find relief from chronic pain. At our clinic, we offer a multidisciplinary, multispecialty approach that allows each patient access to a variety of pain treatment options and approaches including conservative management such as physical therapy, home stretching exercise programs, and interventional procedures, including but not limited to intra-articular joint injections, trigger point, trigger point injections, epidural injections, facet blocks, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pump placement.Through many years of practice and experience, Dr. Velasco has acquired the knowledge and skill set necessary to effectively diagnose, treat and relief patients suffering from painful conditions from cancer related pain and non-cancer pathologies, ranging from central and peripheral neuropathy, myofascial pain, arthritis and spine related conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis and arthritis of the spine.

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COMUNIDAD

Jeff Porter

Mayor of Homestead

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Muy Pronto se Inaugurará la Nueva Sede de la Policía de Homestead

on éxito se terminaron los trabajos de construcción de la sede principal de la policía de Homestead, que tiene tres pisos, un espacio de 55.000 pies cuadrados y además es el primer edificio que se ha construido específicamente para las operaciones de la fuerza policial. El proyecto se finalizó a tiempo y no se pasó de su presupuesto.

El próximo 15 de febrero, comenzará a funcionar la nueva sede, pero será el 25 de febrero cuando se realize la Ceremonia de Apertura del establecimiento de 2:00pm a 4:00pm y como parte de la celebración a partir de las 2:00pm para dar inicio al evento se realizará un desfile comunitario.

La comunidad está invitada a la nueva sede de la policía de Homestead, la cual está ubicada en el 45 NW 1st Avenue, en Homestead para que hagan un tour en la edificación y adicionalmente conozcan y saluden a los miembros de la fuerza policial. Durante el evento habrá música en vivo y refrigerios gratis.

La nueva estación fue diseñada por Rodriguez & Quiroga Architects Chartered, construida por Munilla Construction Management y tiene la visión de revitalizar el centro de Homestead.

De acuerdo con el alcalde Jeff Porter, cuando los votantes aprobaron el bono de referendo para la

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Por Liliana Ospina

nueva sede de la policía, no estaban solo pidiendo inversión para mantener a la fuerza policiaca segura.

“Nos estaban pidiendo invertir en la nueva visión de un nuevo centro de la ciudad”, afirmó el alcalde.

Según el alcalde están cumpliendo con la promesa de dar apertura a este proyecto a tiempo y sin pasarse del presupuesto. “Continuamos con el objetivo de que nuestros otros proyectos hagan del centro de Homestead un lugar para vivir, trabajar y jugar”, dijo.

La antigua sede de la estación de la policía había sido construida en 1912, tenía altos niveles del gas tóxico radón, problemas de moho, daños causados por el agua y estaba mal equipada y sin renovaciones que facilitaran las operaciones de una fuerza policial del siglo 21, poniendo en peligro la salud y seguridad del personal de la policía.

La comunidad aprobó el proyecto de la estación de policía con un 74 por ciento de los votos a favor del bono de referendo, en el que se incluía la financiación para evacuar el personal policial, para temporalmente reubicar las operaciones policiales y para construir una nueva sede.

“He estado aquí por más de 30 años y he sido testigo del crecimiento y del cambio, pero nada se compara al gran apoyo que hemos recibido para que nuestros oficiales estén seguros”, dijo Al Rolle comandante de la policía de Homestead.

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Al Rolle

Homestead Police Chief

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Headquarters Will Open Soon

he construction of the new Homestead Police Headquarters successfully ended on time and on budget. The 55,000square-foot, three-story facility was constructed specifically for law enforcement operations.

On February 15, the new facility will be opening for business. On Saturday February 25, there will be a Grand Opening Ceremony from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event will kick off with a community parade at 2 p.m.

The community is invited to tour the new facility located at 45 NW 1st Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030, and to munch on free refreshments and to listen to live music. Additionally, the community will have the opportunity to meet and greet the police department personnel who will be protecting the Homestead area.

With a vision to revitalize downtown Homestead, the new building was designed by Rodriguez & Quiroga Architects Chartered and built

by Munilla Construction Management.

According to mayor Jeff Potter, when the voters approved the bond referendum for the new police headquarters, they weren’t just asking us to invest in keeping our police force safe; ad-

By Liliana Ospina | Photos City of Homestead

ding, “they were asking us to invest in the vision of a new downtown.”

The mayor said that he is keeping the promise he made by opening this building on time and on budget.

“We are continuing the momentum with our other projects to make downtown Homestead a place to live, work, and play,” said Mayor Porter.

The old police station was built in 1912, had toxic radon levels, mold problems and water damage issues, and was outdated and ill-equipped for 21st century law-enforcement operations, putting the life and safety of police personnel at risk.

The community approved the bond referendum for the new police headquarters with an overwhelming 74% approval and so provided funding to evacuate police personnel, temporarily relocate police operations, and construct the new police headquarters.

“I’ve been here for over 30 years and have seen Homestead grow and change so much.

Nothing compares to this outpouring of support we’ve seen to keep our officers safe,” said Chief Rolle.

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Cuando hablamos de Culebrilla no se confíe

a culebrilla, o también conocida como el herpes zoster, no es más que el virus de la varicela latente en nuestro cuerpo durante toda la vida y de pronto algo detona su dolorosa aparición.

Si usted padeció la varicela en su niñez o juventud infórmese porque en cualquier momento podría activarse en su organismo. El doctor Maximiliano Velasco nos explica a continuación de que se trata la culebrilla.

¿Qué es la culebrilla?

Es una erupción cutánea dolorosa.

Puede aparecer en la cara, abdomen, y tórax. Es más común en adultos mayores y personas con un sistema inmune deprimido. Se presenta en personas que han sido contagiadas con el virus de la varicela así sea en la infancia. El virus permanece en estado “dormido” en la rama nerviosa, pero cuando despierta produce las lesiones de la piel que conocemos como herpes zoster o “culebrilla”.

¿Es un mal contagioso?

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Por Rosibel Mena

lesiones cutáneas activas puede contagiarse de varicela. La culebrilla solamente puede ser transmitido a aquellas personas que nunca hayan tenido varicela o que no hayan recibido la vacuna. ¿Cuáles son los síntomas que presenta la enfermedad?

Inicialmente presenta ardor, dolor pulsante y hormigueo en zonas específicas del cuerpo. Las lesiones pueden aparecer entre 1 a 14 días después del dolor.

¿Cuáles son las causas que pueden activar este mal?

Entre los detonadores está el estrés, depresión del sistema inmune, incluyendo pacientes después de quimioterapia y que estén tomando esteroides.

¿Qué consecuencias o secuelas puede dejar la enfermedad en la persona?

La secuela que trae consigo esta enfermedad es el dolor que puede persistir durante meses o años. ¿Cuál es el tratamiento que debe seguir el paciente?

El tratamiento que la persona debe

seguir son medicamentos antivirales, y analgésicos

¿Se puede prevenir esta enfermedad?

La prevención es la clave. Por lo tanto es importante seguir las recomendaciones de vacunación y refuerzo después de los 60 años de edad y prevenir contacto con alguien que tenga la enfermedad especialmente si no se tiene la vacuna.

Según el Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC por sus siglas en inglés), la complicación más común de la culebrilla es una afección llamada neuralgia posherpética (NPH).

Las personas con NPH tienen dolor intenso en las áreas cubiertas por el sarpullido del herpes zóster, aun después de que desaparece el sarpullido.

Otros síntomas de la culebrilla pueden incluir: Fiebre, Dolor de cabeza, Escalofríos o Malestar estomacal.

Aproximadamente 1 de cada 3 personas en los Estados Unidos presentará culebrilla, también conocida como herpes zóster, en algún momento de su vida.

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When You Talk about Shingles, Be Cautious

By Rosibel Mena | Translated by Roxana Vega

hingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused when the dormant chickenpox virus, which remains in the body of a person, reactivates suddenly, causing a lot of pain. If you had chickenpox during your childhood or as a young adult, you should get information about shingles because the virus can be reactivated in your body at any time. Dr. Maximiliano Velasco explains below what shingles is.

Dr. Maximiliano Velasco MD

What is shingles? It is a painful skin rash. It may appear on the face, abdomen, and thorax. It is more common in older adults and people with a weak immune system. It occurs in people who have been infected with the varicella zoster virus, even if that happened during childhood. The virus remains dormant in the nerve roots, but when it wakes up, it produces skin lesions known as herpes zoster or shingles.

Is it a contagious disease? Shingles per se is not contagious, but when someone encounters a patient who has active skin lesions, chances are that the person can get chickenpox. Shingles can be transmitted only to people who have never had chickenpox or who have not received the chickenpox vaccine.

What are the symptoms of the disease? Initially, it has burning, pulsating pain and tingling sensations in specific areas of the body. Skin lesions may appear between one to fourteen days after the pain.

What are the causes that can trigger shingles? Some of the causes are stress, weak immune system, including inpatients receiving chemotherapy treatment or taking steroids.

What consequences or effects can the disease leave in the person? The consequence that the disease brings is the pain that can last for months or years.

What type of treatment should the patient follow? The treatment that a person should follow is taking antiviral medicines and analgesics.

Can the disease be prevented? Prevention is the key.

Therefore, it is important to follow the recommendation to get the vaccine, and get a booster after 60 years of age.

Also, avoid contact with someone who has the disease, especially if you have not had the vaccine.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most common complication of shingles is a condition called post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN). People with PHN have severe pain in the areas where they had the shingles rash, even after the rash clears up.

Other symptoms of shingles can include: Fever, Headache, Chills, or Upset stomach.

Almost 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, in their lifetime.

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Parfait de Fresas de la Florida

Las fresas frescas son unos de las frutas más populares, refrescantes y sanas del planeta. También parecen tener una serie de beneficios para nuestra salud, pues están llenas de vitamina C, fibra, antioxidantes y mucho más.

INGREDIENTES:

Porciones: 4

• 2 tazas de fresas de la Florida, lavadas, sin hojas y cortadas • 8 onzas de queso crema bajo en grasa, batido • 2 cucharadas de azúcar de la Florida • ½ taza de yogur de vainilla bajo en grasa • 4 galletas Graham • 1 limón, exprimido • 4 ramitas de menta fresca para decorar - See more at: INSTRUCCIONES: 1.- Combine el queso crema batido, el azúcar y el jugo de limón en un envase mediano. Vierta y mezcle delicadamente el yogur con la mezcla del queso crema.

2.- En cuatro vasos de boca ancha, sirva capas de la mezcla del queso crema, las fresas y las galletas Graham desmoronadas. Adorne con las ramas de menta.

3.- Sirva frío.

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Fresh From Florida Recipes

Florida Strawberry Parfait Fresh summer strawberries are one of the most popular, refreshing, and healthy treats on the planet. They also appear to carry a number of health benefits. The strawberry is packed with vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants, and more.

I N G R E D I E N T S:

Serves: 4

• 2 cups fresh Florida strawberries, rinsed, hulled and sliced • 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, whipped • 2 tablespoons natural Florida sugar

• 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt • 4 graham crackers, crushed • 1 lemon, juiced • 4 sprigs fresh mint for garnish D I R E CT I O N S: 1.- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine whipped cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice. Fold the yogurt into the cream cheese mixture.

2.- In four wide-mouth glasses, evenly layer cream cheese mixture, strawberries and crushed graham crackers. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint.

3.- Serve chilled.

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ue tienen en común la reina Letizia de España, Jennifer López, Shakira y Madona.

Todas son fanáticas de la Zumba. La Zumba es un entrenamiento que combina ritmos latinos con sencillos pasos de baile y además incluye ejercicios de resistencia.

Las clases se han vuelto tan populares en tiempos recientes como una opción para bajar de peso y al mismo tiempo divertirse bailando.

La música latina y el ejercicio cardiovascular son sus principales protagonistas, así que no hay espacio para el aburrimiento.

“Cuando vine al gimnasio empecé a hacer varias rutinas y la que más me gustó fue la clase de Zumba. Tengo dos años de practicarla, es como venir a una fiesta, pero en tenis y lo mejor de todo son los beneficios; me da energía y he perdido peso”, comentó Gabriela Otárola, quien la practica 4 días a la semana por una hora.

Originalmente, este ejercicio fue creado por el colombiano Alberto “Beto” Perez, bailarín y coreógrafo en el 2001, quien mezcló los movimientos de los aeróbicos con los diferentes tipos de bailes como la cumbia, la salsa y el merengue, gracias a esta combinación muchas personas están disfrutando hacer ejercicio. El nombre es un

derivado de la palabra rumba, que es como los colombianos llaman coloquialmente a las fiestas.

Actualmente se habla de la presencia de esta disciplina en 140 países con 12 mil instructores a nivel mundial y de más de 12 millones de personas practicándolo semanalmente.

Así usted puede ejercitar el cuerpo bailando al ritmo de Daddy Yankee o Marc Anthony o un bolero de Gilberto Santa Rosa.

Pero más allá del baile, los beneficios para la salud son muchos.

“Como cualquier otro ejercicio aeróbico pone a trabajar los pulmones y el corazón”, explicó Sebastián Guerrero, instructor certificado para Zumba.

De acuerdo con la revista Women´s Health en un estudio realizado por una empresa danesa, se reveló que hacer Zumba aumenta los niveles de osteocalcina, una proteína relacionada con la densidad ósea, Además se comprobó que, en una clase de una hora, las personas aumentan su ritmo cardiaco y así se logra acelerar el metabolismo y quemar una mayor cantidad de calorías.

Sea cual sea su edad o su estilo de vida, la Zumba se ajusta a sus necesidades y le ayudará a disfrutar del ejercicio de una forma distinta.

NUEVE beneficios de la Zumba

1. Un excelente forma de quemar calorias.

2. Tonificante corporal: te ayudará a fortalecer tus brazos, piernas, glúteos y abdominales.

3. No te aburres.

4. Hace feliz a la gente: ejercicios estimulan el buen humor al combinar ritmos divertidos con movimientos fáciles.

5. Libera tensiones.

6. Funciona para todas las edades.

7. Logras resultados sorprendentes en poco tiempo.

8. Aumenta la tolerancia a la acumulación de ácido láctico 9. Lo puedes practicar en cualquier lugar.

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Get in Shape with the Rhythm of Zumba

hat do Queen Letizia of Spain, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira and Madonna have in common? All of them are fans of the Zumba. Zumba is an exercise training that combines Latin rhythms with simple dance steps and includes resistance exercises.

Zumba classes have become popular in recent times as an option to lose weight while having fun dancing.

Latin music and cardiovascular exercises are its main characteristics, so there is no room for boredom.

“When I came to the gym, I started doing several routines and the one I liked the most was the Zumba class. I have been doing it for two years now and it is like coming to a party wearing sneakers with the best of all the benefits giving me energy and taking off weight,” said Gabriela Otárola, who practices it for one hour, four days a week.

Originally, this exercise was created in 2001 by the Colombian Alberto “Beto” Perez, dancer and choreographer, who combined the movements of aerobics with different types of dan-

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ces such as cumbia, salsa and merengue Therefore, thanks to that combination, many people enjoy exercising. The name is a derivative of the word rumba, which is what Colombians call colloquially a “party.”

The discipline is in more than 140 countries with 12,000 instructors worldwide and more than 12 million people practicing it weekly.

So, you can exercise your body by dancing to Daddy Yankee or Marc Anthony or a bolero by Gilberto Santa Rosa.

But beyond the dance, the health benefits are many. “Like any other aerobic exercise, it puts the lungs and the heart to work,” said Sebastián Guerrero, Zumba-certified instructor.

According to Women's Health magazine, a study conducted by a Danish company revealed that Zumba increased levels of osteocalcin, a protein-related bone density, and that with an hour class, people increased their heart rates and thus, they could accelerate their metabolism and burn more calories.

Whatever your age or lifestyle, Zumba fits your needs and will help you enjoy exercise in a different way.

Nine Benefits of Zumba

1. Excellent way to burn calories.

2. Body toning: help strengthen your arms, legs, buttocks and abs.

3. People do not get bored.

4. It makes people happy: exercises stimulate good humor by combining fun rhythms with easy movements.

5. It releases tension.

6. It works for all ages.

7. People achieve amazing results in a short time.

8. Increases tolerance to lactic acid buildup.

9. People can practice it anywhere.

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VALENTINE'S DAY

Maneras ecológicas de celebrar el

Día de San Valentín

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l día de San Valentín es la segunda fecha donde se dan y se reciben más regalos después de la navidad. Aunque este día dedicado al amor y el intercambio de regalos puede ser un derroche, eso no significa que aquellos con una mentalidad hacia lo verde y simple deban ignorar este día por completo. De hecho, hay muchas diferentes formas de celebrar el Día de San Valentín siempre manteniendo la conservación en mente.

• Miel de abeja: Dar a un ser querido de regalo un frasco de miel de abeja con una nota de amor que diga “bee mine”.

• Saludos inteligentes: Al elegir tarjetas de felicitación, seleccione las impresas en papel reciclado utilizando tintas naturales.

De lo contrario, crea tus propias tarjetas en papel o digitales. Si vas hacer tu propia tarjeta de papel, asegúrese de hacerlo con un material reutilizable que puede ser reutilizado una vez que el Día de San Valentín haya pasado.

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las fábricas. Busca regalos hechos a mano diseñados por artesanos locales que no necesitan combustible para entregar sus creaciones en todo el mundo. O busca regalos que ayudan a apoyar una causa, como la artesanía hecha por los pueblos indígenas para apoyar su vida independiente.

• Comida hecha en casa: Prepara una comida en casa para esa persona especial.

Una vez que sepas su platillo favorito, asegúrate de usar ingredientes locales y orgánicos.

• Regala un masaje. Los masajes pueden ayudar a aliviar el estrés y el dolor. Debido a que el masaje es un servicio más que un producto, no habrá ningún desperdicio residual. Otros regalos de servicio incluyen manicura / pedicura, tratamientos de spa y servicios de peluquería.

• Adopta un animal. Trabaja con un albergue local para adoptar una mascota o hablar con un grupo de conservación sobre dar apoyo financiero a un animal. Para los que son amantes de los animales pueden encontrar esto para ser el regalo ideal.

• Ofrece plantas vivas. Las flores ciertamente se ven hermosas, pero pueden requerir muchos recursos para plantar, cortar y transportar. Esto es especialmente cierto para las flores no nativas, fuera de temporada. Las plantas en maceta pueden vivir indefinidamente siempre y cuando se cuiden adecuadamente.

• Compra chocolate Fair Trade®. Asegúrese de que el chocolate u otros regalos que se compran están en línea con las políticas de comercio justo. Los productos Fair Trade Certified® se hacen con respecto a las personas y al planeta. Se emplean estándares sociales, ambientales y económicos rigurosos para promover condiciones de trabajo seguras y saludables, proteger el medio ambiente, permitir la transparencia y capacitar a las comunidades para construir negocios fuertes y prósperos.

La celebración del día de San Valentín se puede disfrutar de una manera ecológica, y puede hacer que ese día tan especial se vuelva aun mas significativo para las parejas eco-conscientes.

Eco-friendly ways to celebrate

Valentine's Day V

alentine's Day is second only to the holiday season with regard to gift giving. Although this day devoted to love and exchanging gifts can be wasteful, that does not mean those with a mind toward green and simple living should ignore the holiday altogether. In fact, there are plenty of different ways to celebrate Valentine's Day with conservation in mind.

• Bee mine: Give a loved one the gift of a jar of raw honey from a nearby bee farm with a pun-themed love note that says "bee mine."

• Smart greetings: When choosing greeting cards, select those printed on recycled paper using all-natural inks. Otherwise, create your own paper or digital greetings. If making your own paper greeting, be sure to make it with a reusable material that can be repurposed once Valentine's Day has come and gone.

• Purchase an artisan gift. Gifts don't have to be mass-produced items made in factories. Looks for handmade gifts designed by local artisans who don't need fuel to deliver their creations around the world. Or look to gifts that help support a cause, such as crafts made by indigenous people to support their independent living.

• Homemade meal: Take to cooking a meal at home for your valentine. Once you settle on his or her favorite foods, be sure to source out local, organic and free-range ingredients.

• Give the gift of a massage. Massages can help relieve stress and pain. Because massage is a service rather than a product, there will be no residual waste. Other service gifts include manicure/pedicures, spa treatments and hair salon services.

• Adopt an animal. Work with a local kennel to adopt a pet or speak with a favorite conservation group about financially supporting an animal. Sweethearts who are animal lovers may find this to be the ideal gift.

• Offer living plants. Cut flowers certainly look beautiful, but they may require many re-

sources for planting, cutting and transporting. That's especially true for non-native, outof-season flowers. Potted plants can live indefinitely as long as they are cared for properly.

• Purchase Fair Trade® chocolate. Make sure the chocolate or other gifts being purchased are in line with fair trade policies. Fair Trade Certified® products are made with respect to people and planet. Rigorous social,

environmental and economic standards are employed to promote safe, healthy working conditions, protect the environment, enable transparency, and empower communities to build strong, thriving businesses.

Valentine's Day celebrations can be enjoyed in an eco-friendly way that can make this special day even more meaningful to ecoconscious couples.

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SEMINOLE THEATRE PAINT PARTY! "LOVE BIRDS"

HOMESTEAD NATIONAL PARKS TROLLEY

FREE ride, FREE guided tour, and FREE admission to TWO NATIONAL PARKS! November 26th - April 30, 2017 Homestead invites its residents, neighbors, and visitors to explore Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, and Homestead Bayfront Park with a free guided trolley ride from Historic Downtown Homestead. The Homestead National Parks Trolley runs EVERY WEEKEND November 26, 2016 April 30, 2017. Visit www.cityofhomestead.com/gateway or call 305-224-4457 for detailed schedule information.

FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR

Homestead Hospital 975 Baptist Way, Homestead, FL 33033 February 4, 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM There’s something for everyone in the family at the Homestead Hospital Family Health & Wellness Fair.Free screenings (no fasting required) for cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body composition, osteoporosis, asthma, vision and foot health. One-on-one healthcare conversations with professionals from Homestead Hospital and other health-related organizations.

Fun kids’ activities and snacks. This is a free event. No registration required.

ALAKAZAM - A MAGIC SHOW FOR ALL AGES

Seminole Theatre 18 N Krome Ave. Homestead, FL 33030 February 4, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm February 5, 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm ALAKAZAM is coming to Homestead! ALAKAZAM is a magic and entertainment experience for the entire family to enjoy together. We feature Ariann Black, her magic will amaze and mystify audiences. We have Joe Gandelman and Friends, his ventriloquism will have you falling out of your seats in hysterics. Finally we have the juggling extraordinaire Tomas Aguilar, he is a world record holder for his Amazingzing talent, so amazing we zinged it twice. Visit http://seminoletheatre.org for more information

JEEP SHOW

Cauley Square 22400 Old Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33170 February 12, 11:00am - 4:00pm Join us for a spectacular JEEP Crusing Show.

Free entrance for everyone.Music, Food Truck, and fun for everyone.

Seminole Theatre 18 N Krome Ave. Homestead, FL 33030 February 8, 6:00PM to 8:00 PM Relax, unwind and celebrate the holiday season as you sip on your favorite libation and create your own "Sweet Santa" masterpiece with friendly step-by-step instruction! Previous art experience is not required!.This event will be held upstairs in the funky cool "hidden studio" of the newly renovated, historic Seminole Theatre.After a few hours of laughter and painting, you will have created new memories and your own masterpiece to take home. $30 per person includes all materials, instruction, support, good times, and your take home 12”x12” masterpiece.Visit http://seminoletheatre.org for more information

MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK

Live Like Bella Park 29305 Illinois Rd, Homestead, FL 33033 February 10, 2017, 6:35PM Join Team 8 at Live Like Bella Park on Feb. 10th for a showing of Finding Dory. Bring you chairs, blankets and appetites for free popcorn and snow cones. Movie Night In the Park organized by Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Commissioner District 8

FREE FIRST SATURDAY

Gold Coast Railroad Museum 12450 SW 152nd St. Perrine, FL 33177 First Sat. of every month until February 4 Join us for FREE First Saturday! Bring all your family and friends - it's FREE Admission for all! Enjoy Fun, Food and Train Rides this Saturday and EVERY First Saturday of the Month (except March & December). Come take a train ride at South Florida's Finest Railroad Museum! Home to over 40 historic railcars, including the "Ferdinand Magellan" Presidential Rail Car, better known as U.S. Car No. 1. There is also a model train room and number of interactive displays. Gold Coast Railroad Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of railroad history and culture through preservation, restoration, and education. The Museum is located next to Zoo Miami. Please call 305-253-0063 or visit www.GCRM.org for additional info.

brings the most talented and creative artists from all over the world to Coconut Grove. The quality of the participating artists contributes to the Festival’s continual recognition as one of the most prestigious fine arts exhibitions in the nation. Its commitment to celebrating the arts 365 days of the year confirms the Festival’s growing recognition as a central cultural institution in South Florida. To learn more visit: http://www.coconutgroveartsfest.com/

HOMESTEAD ECO FAIR

Losner Park 104 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030 February 11, 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM Encounter live animals, try local organic foods, enjoy live music, learn about South Florida ecosystems, take the Trolley to the National Parks, and more…all at the third annual Homestead Eco-Fair! The FREE event will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 12pm to 4pm at Losner Park, located at 104 N. Krome Ave. Homestead, FL 33030 and will feature the Homestead National Parks Trolley.

Attendees will also be able to connect with area environmental and nature organizations through a series of interactive displays—including the opportunity to see and touch Florida wildlife! Visit www.cityofhomestead.com/ecofair for more information.

GABLES CHILI FEST - 2017

Knights of Columbus 270 Catalonia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134 February 12, 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM We are shutting down Catalonia avenue (between Salazar and Ponce) with countless variety of food options; from the hottest Food Trucks in town, to the sizzling Chili's from our own community! But it doesn't end there, we have a full bar in the middle of the street to complete the festival vibes and the most exciting live music performances. It’s not a chili fest without this real southern experience. Enjoy the fun, thrilling, yet safe attraction which will bring out your inner cowboy.

COCONUT GROVE ART FESTIVAL

Streets of Coconut Grove 2900 Day Ave, Miami, FL 33133 February 18 - 20 , 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM The Coconut Grove Arts Festival® is a “Celebration of the Arts” across all disciplines, inspiring one’s imagination for visual, culinary and performing arts. This three-day event

25TH ANNUAL KITE DAY AT HAULOVER PARK

Haulover Park 10800 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154 February 18-19, 12:00PM to 05:00PM The sky over Miami Beach will display a marvelous array of colors and figures from hundreds of kites in the air during the 2 Kite Festivals coming to Haulover Park. Expect to see the 100 foot flying squid, 30 foot flying scuba man, 300 sq foot parafoils. 30 foot flying Nemo Fish 150 foot flying rainbow and more. Hosted by Miami-Dade Parks and Skyward Kites, these free events feature paper kite building classes & demonstrations from longtime kite enthusiasts.

GRAND OPENING CEREMONY OF THE NEW HOMESTEAD POLICE HEADQUARTER

New Homestead Police Headquarter 45 NW 1st Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030 February 25, 2017, 2:00PM - 4:00PM The community is invited to the Grand Opening Ceremony on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Kicking off the event is a community parade that begins at 2:00 pm.

The Grand Opening promises to be an exciting opportunity to tour the new facility, meet and greet our dedicated police force, and enjoy live music and free refreshments.

CHILI COOK-OFF

Harris Field Park 1034 NE 8th St, Homestead, FL 33030 February 25, 2017, 11:00AM - 4:00PM The 24th Annual South Dade Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-off, featuring Amature and Professional chili cooks. There will be the Club Hipico Fresian Andolusian Horse Show, Jalopeno eating contest, Toilet paper relay, bounce house, beer, and much more. To enter a chili please visit www.SouthDadeChamber.org for additional information please call the Chamber at 305-247-2332. Tickets are $10.00 kids 10 and under free.

LIVE LIKE BELLA SUPERHERO 5K RUN/WALK

Zoo Miami- 12398 SW 152nd St, Miami, 33177 February 25, 8:00AM Grab your capes and let's join forces as superheroes descend to fight for a cure! The Live Like Bella® 5K in Miami, Fl, will be Saturday, February 25, 2017 starting at 8:00am at Zoo Miami. The event will bring athletes of all calibers together to support the battle against childhood cancer. Participants are encouraged to register in advance to receive the reduced rates of: $40 Runners (chipped and timed) $35 Walkers/Spectators. Children 2 and under are free.

RUN, WALK AND STROLL 2K FOR CEREBRAL PALSY

Coral Reef Park 7895 SW 152nd St, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 February 25, 4:00PM - 8:00PM Voices for Cerebral Palsy, also known as Samantha's Purpose, is a non-profit charitable organization with a mission to increase awareness and understanding about Cerebral Palsy and to bring families and community members of all abilities together. At the end of the event, participants will enjoy a Kids Activity Area and learn about resources available through local vendors. Visit www.123contactform.com/form-2401539/Run%2C-Walk-%26-Stroll2K-for-Cerebral-Palsy

THE PEKING ACROBATS

South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211th St. Cutler Bay, FL 33189 February 25, 3:00PM China’s most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists, and gymnasts complemented by live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments will bring their 2,000-year-old tradition of acrobatics to you. $20-$35; $5 tickets available for students (ages 13-22) at CultureShockMiami.com

SIEMPRE FLAMENCO

Pinecrest Gardens - February 11, 8:00pm 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156 One of the most coveted Flamenco Companies in US, Siempre Flamenco, led by husband and wife team Paco and Celia Fonta. Now in its seventh year, Siempre Flamenco will take their emotionally charged art to the Banyan Bowl Stage for one night only along with their company of eight talented musicians and dancers. Info. www.pinecrest-fl.gov

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