Live Doral Magazine | November 2016

ANDREA MINSKI

Nos enseña como lograr ser una Mujer Balance

DORAL REAL ESTATE

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CONTENTS 10

Doral Real Estate Report Q3 2016

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Palmetto General Hospital enhances heart valve program with innovative technology

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Imagen y Palabra ~ Alexandra Poleo

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La naturaleza es nuestra farmacia natural parte 2

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Andrea Minski ~ Entrevista

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Los creadores de Tijerazo traen la navidad a Miami con Aliss

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Belleza ~ Tips para lucir espléndida durante las fiestas

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Fragancias de otoño

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Heart healthy cooking

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Movers & Shakers ~ Vilma Villavicencio

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Lenguage de señas para bebes

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Los doce dias de la navidad

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Doral Blog

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El conflicto intrapsíquico

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6 Tips to look picture perfect

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Five apps your teen needs for college

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Recipe ~ Apple Crisp

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Socials ~ Aliss Grand Opening

ON OUR COVER: Andrea Minski PHOTOGRAPHER: Jesús Perez @jesusfoto STYLING: Omar Sanz @omarsanzmakeup LOCATION: Aliss @alissusa OUTFIT: Cattiva Boutique @cattivaboutique 8

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Queridos familiares y amigos del Doral,

Dear family and friends of Doral, With Christmas spirit we present the November issue of 2016.

During the autumn collect inspiration and ideas to choose the best content for this time of year, which for me is my favorite.

For those who follow us in social networks they have been able to live the excitement of the arrival of the store Aliss United States. For those who do not yet know, Aliss is a family business that many know in throughout Latin America and in Venezuela under the name Tijerazo.

Aliss has been dedicated to offering a variety of household items at low prices, positioning itself as the ideal destination good housewife.

The success of the concept, the avant-garde style and excellence has led them to open more than 100 stores in Latin America. For me it was an honor to know the history and vision of this enterprising family and I’m excited to share with you.

One of the things I love about working in Live Doral Magazine is to have the pleasure of meeting extraordinary people and I can safely say that Andrea Minsky is one of them. With so many roles to play as a mother, daughter, wife, friend, executive .. Through his blog “Women Balance”, Andrea teaches how to achieve balance in every aspect of our lives and how they should work every day.

The most important thing this season is to create memories that last a lifetime, and for that we should be a little bit creative. We are often so busy during these important dates that sometimes realize in late December that the holidays are over. On page 34, we brought you an article that shares a beautiful english tradition for you to do with the family, we are certain everyone at home will love it. If you decide to do it, please let us know on social media by using the hashtag #12daysLDM. I hope you enjoy this Christmas edition much as we enjoyed making it for you.

Blessings!

Con espíritu navideño les presentamos la edición de Noviembre 2016. Durante el otoño colectamos inspiración e ideas para poder elegir lo mejor de contenido para esta época del año, que para mi es mi favorita.

Para aquellos que nos siguen en las redes sociales han podido vivir la emoción de la llegada de la tienda Aliss a Estados Unidos.

Para aquellos que no los conocen todavía, Aliss es una empresa familiar que muchos la conocen en Venezuela bajo el nombre Tijerazo. Aliss se ha dedicado a ofrecer gran variedad de artículos para el hogar a precios bajos, posicionándose como el destino ideal para la buena ama de casa. El éxito del concepto, el estilo vanguardista y la excelencia los ha llevado a abrir mas de 100 tiendas en Latino América. Para mi fue un honor poder conocer la historia y la visión de esta emprendedora familia y estoy emocionada de poder compartirlas con ustedes.

Una de las cosas que más me gusta de trabajar en Live Doral Magazine es tener el placer de conocer a personas extraordinarias y puedo decir con toda seguridad que Andrea Minski es una de ellas. Con tantos roles por desempeñar como madre, hija, esposa, amiga, ejecutiva.. A través de su blog “Mujer Balance”, Andrea enseña como lograr el equilibrio en cada aspecto de nuestras vidas y como se deben trabajar día a día.

Lo más importante de esta temporada es crear recuerdos que perduren para toda la vida, y para eso debemos ser un poco creativos, muchas veces estamos tan ocupados que las fechas importantes se nos van volando y nos damos cuenta a finales de Diciembre que se fue la navidad, para que eso no les pase este año, les hemos traído un articulo en la pagina 34 donde conocerán de una hermosa tradición inglesa que podrán aplicar en sus hogares. Si la hacen nos dejan saber en las redes sociales usando el hashtag #12diasLDM. Espero que disfruten de esta edición navideña tanto como nosotros disfrutamos haciéndola para ustedes.

Bendiciones!

PHOTOGRAPHER: Jesus Perez HAIR AND MAKEUP: Omar Sanz DRESS: Cattiva Boutique LOCATION: Saccaro Doral 10 L I V E D O R A L M A G A Z I N E . C O M

NOVEMBER 2016

REAL ESTATE

DORAL REAL ESTATE REPORT Q3 2016

Park Central Low $300’s

PRICES RISE & SALES VOLUME DROPS • Price increases have pushed first time home buyers under the $450k price range out of the Doral market and into areas like West Miami, Pembroke Pines & Miramar where homes are slightly cheaper and lot sizes are larger.

• Doral has a high percentage of foreigners that have placed large cash deposits for their homes or purchased cash and are not desperate to lower asking prices in order to sell.

• With Miami traffic at an all-time high, many corporate executives and business owners that work in Doral are looking to buy homes here where they can decrease their commute and enjoy more personal time. The construction of Downtown Doral, Cityplace Doral and Midtown Doral has now given Doral more of a “Live, Work, Play” lifestyle.

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ingle Family Homes – For the third quarter of 2016 we have seen a decrease in the volume of sales when compared to 2015…at the same time we also saw an increase in pricing. The number of homes sold in Doral between July 1st and September 30th was only 47, when compared to the same period for 2015 when there were 63 homes sold. This is a decrease of 25% which is a noticeable drop in volume. On the flip side, the average sales price of a home in Doral INCREASED from $508,000 to $560,000 - this is an increase of 10.2% !! The average price per square foot of a home sold in Doral rose from $214 to $220.

Condos & Townhomes – Like the Single family home market we also saw a decrease in sales volume and a sharp increase in sales price. For the 3rd Quarter of 2016 there were 141 Townhomes & Condos sold in Doral compared to 163 in Q3 of 2015. This was a decrease of 13.5%. The average sales price for those 141 Townhomes & Condos increased from $253,000 to $283,000 showing price increases of almost 12% year over year. The average price per square foot of a Townhome/Condo sale increased from $183 to $193.

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• Land is limited in Miami. We are stuck between an ocean and a national park, and remaining land for both commercial and residential construction has greatly decreased over the last decade. Developers are forced to build more homes per acre and many times construct vertically instead of horizontally. This puts a premium on single family homes and townhomes, especially those with large lots, lake views and swimming pools.

• Foreign demand may have slowed, but highly qualified domestic buyers have been quick to purchase in the Doral and Miami market.

Keep in mind that these numbers only take into account homes that are being resold. This does NOT include any NEW developments in the Doral market. Sales activity in new development still continues at a healthy pace as Lennar has recently announced a new project called Park Central which consists of over 800 housing units including single family homes, condos and townhomes.

Visit www.onemiamihomes.com/doral to view all properties available in each gated community and all new pre-construction projects in Doral. If you are looking to sell or purchase a home please call (305) 704-8849 for a consultation and specific market statistics in your neighborhood. One Miami Homes is offering home a reduced sellers commission of 2% until Dec 31st.

BIENES RAÍCES DE DORAL 3ER TRIMESTRE DE 2016 LOS PRECIOS SUBEN Y EL VOLUMEN DE VENTAS DECAE

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asas Unifamiliares – Para el tercer trimestre de 2016 hemos visto una reducción en el volumen de ventas comparado con el mismo periodo de 2015. El número de casas vendidas en Doral entre el 1º de julio y el 30 de septiembre fue de 47 únicamente. En comparación, en el mismo periodo de 2015 hubo ventas de 63 casas. Esto representa una disminución de volumen de 25%. Por otra parte, el precio promedio de una casa en Doral aumentó de $508,000 a $560,000, ¡lo cual es un AUMENTO de 10,2%!. El precio promedio por pie cuadrado en casas vendidas, se incrementó de $214 a $220.

Condominios y townhomes – Al igual que en el mercado de residencias unifamiliares, también observamos una reducción en el volumen de ventas y un fuerte aumento en los precios de venta.

Para el tercer trimestre de 2016 se vendieron 141 condominios y townhomes en Doral, en comparación con 163 en el mismo periodo de 2015. Esto representó una reducción del 13,5%. El precio promedio al cual se vendieron estos 141 condominios y townhomes aumentó de $253,000 a $283,000, reflejando aumentos de precio de casi un 12% año contra año. El precio promedio por pie cuadrado aumentó de $183 a $193.

• En Doral hay un alto porcentaje de compradores extranjeros que han dado grandes depósitos en efectivo para adquirir sus casas o incluso han pagado por estas propiedades en efectivo y no tienen urgencia de reducir los precios que piden por sus casas cuando se trata de ponerlas a la venta.

• Con el aumento en el tráfico en el área de Miami, muchos ejecutivos y dueños de negocios que trabajan en Doral están buscando comprar casas que les impliquen menos tiempo en el camino para llegar a su trabajo y más tiempo para disfrutar de sus pasatiempos favoritos. La construcción de Downtown Doral, CityPlace Doral y Midtown Doral han transformado a Doral al punto que ahora es un lugar en el que se “vive, trabaja y juega”.

• Los lotes están limitados en Miami. Nos encontramos en medio de un océano y un parque nacional y los terrenos disponibles tanto para construcción comercial como residencial han disminuido significativamente durante la última década. Los constructores se han visto obligados a construir más casas por acre y muchas veces optan por construir verticalmente en vez de hacerlo de forma horizontal. Esto aumenta los precios de casas individuales y townhomes, especialmente aquellas que cuentan con terrenos grandes, tienen vistas de lagos e incluyen piscinas.

¿Tiene sentido esto? Uno se puede preguntar cómo es que los precios no han disminuido cuando hay menos gente comprando… Analicemos las razones:

• La demanda de casas por parte de extranjeros puede haber disminuido, pero los compradores locales altamente calificados han reaccionado rápidamente, comprando propiedades tanto en el mercado de Doral como en el de Miami y Broward.

• Los aumentos de precio han alejado del mercado de Doral a los compradores que están buscando una casa por primera vez y a menos de $450K. Los han llevado a buscar propiedades en lugares como West Miami, Pembroke Pines y Miramar, donde las casas son un poco más economicas y el tamaño de los terrenos es más grande.

Toma en cuenta que estos números solamente incluyen las casas que se están revendiendo. Estos números no incluyen ningún desarrollo nuevo en el mercado de Doral. La actividad de venta en los desarrollos nuevos todavía sigue manteniendo un ritmo saludable. Esto se refleja en el anuncio de Lennar sobre un proyecto nuevo al cual han llamado Park Central, el cual consiste de más de 800 unidades habitacionales que incluyen casas unifamiliares, condominios y townhomes.

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HEALTH

PALMETTO GENERAL HOSPITAL ENHANCES HEART VALVE PROGRAM WITH INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY

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he Heart Institute at Palmetto General Hospital offers a comprehensive multi-specialty program devoted to heart and vascular health that addresses each patient’s particular needs. The institute’s dedicated team of physicians and nurses provides high-quality care in cardiovascular health, heart disease risk reduction, vascular surgery, minimally invasive therapies and more. Patients also have access to some of the latest cardiac treatments through the hospital’s Valve Clinic, with board-certified physicians specially trained to perform cutting-edge valve procedures.

Palmetto General Hospital is the first hospital in Florida and third in the United States to commercially implant a sutureless aortic valve in a patient with heart valve disease through a newly FDA-approved, minimally invasive delivery system.

The advanced EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system is a deployment device that incorporates some elements of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a minimally invasive valve replacement procedure. The system is designed to streamline complex aortic valve replacements and result in less trauma to the body and quicker recovery times. The surgeon replaces a patient’s valve through an incision in the ribs, and it is delivered via a catheter into the heart.

Traditionally, open heart surgery is the preferred method for valve replacement but more cardiologists and cardiac surgeons are turning to minimally invasive approaches. Dr. Romualdo Segurola, medical director of The Heart Institute at Palmetto General Hospital, led the team that implanted the first sutureless aortic valve procedure in Florida.

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“I am proud to be one of the first in the nation to offer this procedure and believe it has the potential to help a large number of patients in our area,” said Dr. Segurola.

Additionally, Palmetto General Hospital recently introduced the minimally invasive MitraClip device as an option for patients suffering from mitral regurgitation (MR).

MR is a debilitating, progressive and lifethreatening disease in which a leaky mitral valve causes a backward flow of blood into the heart. The condition can raise the risk of irregular heartbeats, stroke and heart failure, which can be deadly.

“MitraClip gives our patients an option they did not have before,” said Dr. Mike Diaz, interventional cardiologist on the medical staff of Palmetto General Hospital.

“This procedure allows us to restore their valve without open heart surgery, potentially leading to improved heart function and a quicker recovery time.”

MitraClip, made by Abbott Vascular, repairs the mitral valve without the need for an invasive surgical procedure. The device is delivered to the heart through the femoral vein, a blood vessel in the leg. Once implanted, it allows the heart to pump blood more efficiently, thereby relieving symptoms and improving patients’ quality of life.

Patients undergoing MitraClip treatment typically experience shorter recovery times and reduced hospital stays of about three days.

“Our focus is on improving patient outcomes and helping patients to regain their independence and quality of life,” said Dr. Brijeshwar Maini, interventional cardiologist and regional medical director of transcatheter therapies for Tenet Healthcare’s Florida Region.

NOVEMBER 2016

Romualdo J. Segurola, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S

Medical Director The Heart Institute at Palmetto General Hospital Medications for the condition only assist with symptom management and do not stop the progression of the disease, so typically open heart mitral valve surgery is the standard of care treatment. Now that the MitraClip device has been approved for U.S. patients with severe symptomatic degenerative MR, the number of invasive mitral valve surgeries performed may be reduced.

Multiple trials, published reports and registries of patients treated with the MitraClip device consistently demonstrate a positive safety profile, reduction in mitral regurgitation, improvement in symptoms and reduction in hospitalizations for heart failure, even in some of the most ill and debilitated patients.

“We are constantly researching the latest technologies and procedures to meet the ever-changing needs of our patients,” said Ana Mederos, CEO of Palmetto General Hospital. “We are pleased to enhance our medical services with the addition of these new devices and offer our patients more options.”

For more information on the cardiovascular services offered at The Heart Institute at Palmetto General Hospital, please visit

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ALEXANDRA POLEO “Tengo la colección de pinceles japoneses de mi padre. Que continúe la filiación: esos pinceles son mi Stradivarius. Y ante todo, la poesía. Nada de realismo en lo mío. Mi pintura es el reflejo de Narciso en el agua.

Pintar es domar los leones con quienes la cohabitación es difícil”

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“La pintura, desde la época de las Cuevas de Altamira, es un arte total. El atractivo del lienzo inmaculado, la hoja en blanco o la pared vacía se mantendrá en el tiempo no obstante cualquier avance tecnológico imaginable. Es la seducción del espacio inexplorado donde el artista aún no ha dicho nada. Hacer una nueva obra es buscar cada vez, música y ritmos entre colores y temática. Es explorar un concepto, como la alteridad por ejemplo; pintar es una tarea intelectual y gestual. Pintar es para mi una forma de narración (la poesía está presente en mi trabajo hasta en la escogencia final del título) y un acto ecológico, en el que se citan papel, colores naturales y collages de viejos dibujos míos (economía circular de mi propia obra)”.

La inspira la hoja de papel virgen, lisa o con un grano específico, de un blanco perfecto con un pequeño toque ocre. Escoge el papel como lo hiciera con una manzana: selecciona el que le da más aliento. Le inspiran los pinceles. “Tengo la colección de pinceles japoneses de mi padre. Que continúe la filiación: esos pinceles son mi Stradivarius. Y ante todo, la poesía. Nada de realismo en lo mío. Mi pintura es el reflejo de Narciso en el agua. Pintar es domar los leones con quienes la cohabitación es difícil”.

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50 x 29 cm. 2010. © Jean-Marie Aragon

Alexandra Poleo Le gusta utilizar el óleo con cierto tipo de papel grueso o sobre madera. El lavis tal como lo utilizan los asiáticos en sus dibujos, le resulta imprescindible. También disfruta con la técnica mixta y sus diferentes médiums como el acrílico, los lápices, el grafito y el collage que le dan riqueza a la obra.

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SALUD

Vamos a comenzar a cultivar nuestra buena salud día a día con pequeños cambios. Quiero mostrarles cómo desde el gesto sencillo de detallar la forma de ciertos alimentos podemos reconocer que estamos mucho más conectados de lo que parece a simple vista y que por supuesto podemos y debemos valernos de ello para aprovechar los super poderes de la naturaleza.

Naranjas/Toronjas/Limas/Limones = Glándulas Mamarias Femeninas

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Las toronjas/pomelos, naranjas, limas y otras frutas cítricas se parecen a las glándulas mamarias femeninas y ayudan al movimiento de la linfa (sistema linfático) dentro y fuera de los pechos.

Contienen sustancias llamadas limonoides, que han demostrado inhibir el desarrollo de células cancerígenas.

Fresas = Dientes

Aquí dirán “¿qué?, ya va… no”, pero wait no piensen en la fresa vista completa, si la pican de forma vertical podrán ver que las líneas hacen una figura muy parecida a nuestros dientes con todo y raíz, tal como muchas veces los dibujamos pequeños. Las fresas ayudan a blanquear con solo frotarla sobre la superficie dental, a fortalecer la parte ósea y las encías.

Tomate = Corazón

El tomate al igual que nuestro corazón tiene cuatro cámaras, cuando lo picamos verticalmente las podemos ver fácilmente, son esos espacios de donde sacamos las semillitas. Estos son una buena fuente de licopeno, lo cual ayuda a reducir el riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas y cáncer.

Papaya= Intestino

Con esta fruta pasa igual que con las anteriores, al cortarla es cuando notamos el parecido y en esta ocasión es con nuestro colon de forma completa con todo y las vellosidades que tiene la papaya.

Ingerir porciones de esta fruta ayudará a calmar casos desde colon irritable hasta cáncer de colon.

Coliflor/Brocoli/Coles = Pulmones

Al picarlo por la mitad, estos tienen una apariencia de pulmón muy saludable y ¡sí!, la verdad ayudan a purificar toda las vías respiratorias y a combatir problemas de asma, rinitis, alergias y cáncer pulmonar porque aumentan la actividad del gen NRF2 en las células pulmonares,responsables de protegernos ante los posibles daños ocasionados por toxinas. Perfecto también para ex fumadores.

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PALMETTO GENERAL HOSPITAL *

FOR THE MAN WHO’S STILL YOUR GREATEST HERO

If someone you love is having a stroke, you want the highest level of care…fast.* You want the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Palmetto General Hospital. We go beyond the capabilities of most stroke centers, providing advanced technology and an experienced team, including the neurointervention team that performs highly complex brain procedures.

We are one of only four hospitals in the state to have been recognized with a certification from The Joint Commission, an independent organization that accredits and certifies health care organizations and programs nationwide. So if someone you love is having a stroke, choose the hospital that provides the highest level of stroke care.

FAST TREATMENT MATTERS DURING STROKE EVENTS. 1.9 MILLION BRAIN CELLS DIE EVERY MINUTE.**

PALMETTO GENERAL HOSPITAL

NATIONAL AVERAGE

Time from arrival to administration of clot busting drug TPA***

29 mins.

55 mins.

FOR A FREE STROKE ASSESSMENT visit PalmettoGeneral.com or call 1-866-956-8164

* Source: “Highest level of stroke care” https://www.jointcommission.org/certification/advanced_certification_comprehensive_stroke_centers.aspx ** Source: Time is Brain-Quantified Study, Q1 2005- Q4 2006 *** Source: The American Heart Association Get-With the Guidelines (GWTG) registry- August 2016

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mujeres que buscan su propio balance.

El blog es creado y alimentado por mujeres reales que buscan compartir consejos, trucos, productos, actividades, recetas , ejercicios , entre otros, con el fin de ayudar a balancear la vida de nuestro público y gozar cada momento como si fuera el último.

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¿Qué significa para ti una mujer balance?

Una mujer balance es aquella que logra darle importancia a cada faceta de su vida sin olvidarse de ella misma, la que lucha por sus sueños, la que ayuda a los demás, la que busca la felicidad, la que cuida su alma, su cuerpo y su espíritu y al mismo tiempo regala felicidad a los que ama.

¿Cuáles son las características claves de una mujer balance?

- Conocerse a sí misma - Disciplina - Perseverancia - Alegría - Buena actitud

¿De qué manera incorporas el ejercicio en tu día a día, estando tan ocupada?

Siempre digo que es mi fuente de energía, es la clave para sentirme bien y poder cumplir con todos mis compromisos así que me levanto así me llamen las cobijas, me pongo la ropa que deje lista desde el día antes y salgo a correr sin excusas y con muchos bostezos que se transforman en energía. Luego de media hora de trote y 2 minutos haciendo 20 sentadillas y 20 lagartijas, estoy lista para despertar a mis hijos y empezar el día con la mejor actitud.

¿Qué le recomiendas a las mujeres que creen que no tienen tiempo para buscarse a si mismas y mimarse?

Les recomiendo que saquen tiempo, siempre

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debe haber tiempo para nosotras mismas y es necesario, ya que cuando estamos felices con nosotras mismas podemos dar más felicidad a los que nos rodean y ser más eficientes y productivas en nuestro trabajo. Busquen algo que las apasione, que las divierta o que las relaje y regálense esos minutos cada semana.

Aprendan a decir no! Muchas veces nos embarcamos en más compromisos de los necesarios por complacer al universo, pero es más importante darnos ese tiempo a nosotras mismas para recargarnos de energía.

¿Quién es tu inspiración?

Mi madre es definitivamente un gran ejemplo, siempre dando todo su amor y energía a mi 3 hermanos y a mí; ahora que soy mamá la valoro el doble. Me inspiran todas las personas que a pesar de las dificultades físicas, económicas o emocionales se enfrentan al mundo y le ponen su mejor cara. Me inspiran las almas buenas que donan su talento, tiempo y energía para ayudar a quienes lo necesitan. Me inspiran las madres solteras, son unas heroínas. Me inspiran los luchadores que no se dan por vencidos para alcanzar sus sueños.

¿Cuéntanos que podemos encontrar en tu blog? www.mujerbalance.com nació hace 3 años

como una plataforma dedicada a todas las

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Siempre he sido muy curiosa, aventurera e inquieta. Estudié leyes en Colombia pero un día me ofrecieron un casting en la tele, me lo gané y me gustó tanto que decidí cambiar mi carrera de abogada por estudiar periodismo en Boston. Para ayudar a pagar mis estudios, vendía ropa, accesorios importados de Colombia, trabajaba de mesera, monte una compañía de repartición de flyers en patines y hasta di clases de salsa.

También trabajaba gratis en Univisión para ir ganando experiencia. Cuando me gradué, la única compañía que me podía ayudar con la visa fue una de publicidad y mercadeo así que empecé a trabajar en ese campo el cual disfrute mucho mientras me salió la residencia para trabajar en la tele que es lo que me apasiona. Luego; decido ser mamá y necesitaba manejar mi propio tiempo así que con mi primer hijo, nace Palosanto Media, mi agencia de mercadeo y publicidad, y con mi segundo hijo, nace Mujer Balance, mi blog, lleno de contenido real para las mujeres como yo que queremos ser exitosas como madres y como profesionales sin olvidarnos de nosotros mismas. Cada etapa de mi vida ha sido muy especial y me ha ido llevando por diversos caminos sabiendo que vinimos a la tierra a ser felices y a regalar felicidad a quienes caminan con nosotros.

Antes de tener tu blog Mujer Balance, ¿Consideras que tenias balance en tu vida?

Siempre he buscado el balance, incluso desde niña y sin saberlo. Soy una persona feliz en esencia y siempre que siento que me estoy alejando de ese centro, corro a buscarlo. Por eso, hago ejercicio, bailo, medito, tomo clases, busco hacer feliz a alguien menos afortunado y abrazo a mis hijos sin parar. Mil veces siento que no estoy en balance, que tengo demasiado trabajo, o que por tratar de ser la mejor mamá, estoy perdiendo la oportunidad laboral de la vida, pero no importa, porque después de los días de locura busco el balance, trabajo por él, y lo encuentro. Lo importante es tratar y buscar nuestro norte cada día.

Si quieren seguir a Andrea y a su comunidad mujer balance la pueden encontrar en:

@ANDREAMINSKI & @MUJERBALANCE

ANDREA MINSKI FROM THE CREATORS OF

TIJERAZO ALISS COMES TO DOWNTOWN MIAMI WITH THE BEST IN HOME DÉCOR, FURNITURE AND FASHION

DE LOS CREADORES DE

TIJERAZO ALISS LLEGA A DOWNTOWN MIAMI CON LO MEJOR EN DECORACIÓN, HOGAR Y MUEBLERÍA

A long-standing family and entrepreneurial tradition with Greek and Venezuelan roots has arrived in Downtown Miami, offering a new concept in department stores geared towards the creation of spaces for the home and the holidays.

Una larga tradición familiar y empresarial de raíces griegas y venezolanas llega a Downtown Miami con un novedoso concepto de tienda por departamentos especializada en la creación de ambientes para el hogar y la Navidad.

The Aliss brand is well-known in countries such as Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and Panama. This department store, specializing in décor, home and furniture is getting ready to write a new chapter in a history that is defined by hard work, success, family union and the satisfaction of caring for every detail. It will be celebrated with the opening of a 10 thousand square-foot store in the heart of Downtown Miami on November 4th.

La marca Aliss ya es bien conocida en países como Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica o Panamá. La tradicional tienda por departamentos especializada en decoración, hogar y mueblería se dispone a escribir un nuevo capítulo en una historia que se caracteriza por el trabajo duro, la unión familiar, el gusto por los detalles y el éxito, con la apertura de una tienda de 10 mil pies cuadrados en el corazón de Downtown Miami este próximo 4 de noviembre.

The opening of this store represents the first entry by this multinational company to the North American market. A huge step for a family business that started 53 years ago with a store in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. This story began with Theodoro Constantino (current CEO of the company) and his wife Alicia. He is originally from Rumania but his parents were Greek, while she was born in Elefsina, Greece. In 1948 they left that country to move to Brazil from where they relocated to Venezuela, where they opened their first business.

Back then, the store was called Comercial Argentina and it also functioned as the couple’s home. At that time, Theodoro used to travel from Barquisimeto to Caracas with empty suitcases in order to acquire merchandise that he could sell. Over the years both his family and the business kept growing. The couple had three children and now has 11 grandchildren and “many, many” greatgrandchildren, in the words of Maria Mavrokordatos, Christmas buyer and Marketing Manager for the new branch of Aliss to be opened in Miami.

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Con la inauguración del local, la multinacional incursiona en el mercado norteamericano desde su fundación hace 53 años con una pequeña tienda en Barquisimeto, Venezuela. La historia comenzó con Theodoro Constantino (actual CEO de la empresa) y su esposa Alicia. Él de origen rumano, pero de padres griegos y ella procedente de Elefsina, Grecia. En 1948 dejaron su país para mudarse a Brasil, de donde se trasladaron a Venezuela, en donde abrieron su primer negocio.

La tienda llevaba por nombre Comercial Argentina y en esta también vivía la pareja. En esa época, Theodoro solía viajar desde Barquisimeto hasta Caracas con maletas vacías para comprar mercancía para vender. Poco a poco, tanto la familia como el negocio fueron creciendo. La pareja tuvo 3 hijos, 11 nietos y “muchos, muchos bisnietos”, tal como lo cuenta María Mavrokordatos, compradora de Navidad y Directora de Mercadeo de la nueva sucursal de Aliss en Miami.

THE LEGACY OF OVER 50 YEARS CONTINUES

EL LEGADO DE MÁS DE 50 AÑOS CONTINÚA

Maria is one of those 11 grandchildren that has worked to make sure that the family business keeps growing in the same way it has over the last five decades. “We are one big family. Our grandfather has taught us that those who work together must always show respect and help each other grow. With that principle as our guide, we have been able to work harder and achieve our objective of bringing to the public a wider selection, with very high quality items and the best prices”, says Maria. This work ethic has allowed the family to open over 100 stores that extend from the Diáfano Stores in Greece to the well-renowned Tijeretazo in Venezuela.

María es una de esas 11 nietas que ha continuado trabajando para que este negocio familiar siga prosperando como lo ha hecho a través de las últimas cinco décadas. “Nosotros somos como una gran familia. El abuelo siempre nos ha enseñado que los que trabajan juntos deben siempre respetarse y ayudarse a mejorar. Con eso como norte hemos podido trabajar más fuerte y así lograr nuestro objetivo de traerle al público un surtido más variado, de muy buena calidad y al mejor precio”, dice María. Esta ética les ha permitido abrir más de 100 tiendas que van desde las Diáfano Stores, en Grecia, hasta las afamadas Tijerazo, en Venezuela.

In each and every one of these stores, the brand offers clients products that include home décor, furniture and fashion, reflecting their excellent knowledge of the latest trends when it comes to creating spaces for the home. Wide selection and accessible prices are some of the attributes that define Aliss in the international market and have made it a favorite among consumers.

En cada una de estas tiendas, la marca les brinda a los clientes productos que van desde decoración, mueblería, elementos para el hogar y ropa, con un sello caracterizado por un excelente conocimiento de las últimas tendencias en creación de espacios para el hogar. Los surtidos amplios y precios cómodos son otros de los atributos que caracterizan a Aliss en el mercado internacional y que la han posicionado como una de las preferidas por su enfoque familiar.

Maria Mavrokordatos

ALISS MEANS CHRISTMAS

ALISS ES NAVIDAD

“Every country has its own traditions and singularities and we love that! That is why we try to provide a local flavor to everything we do in each country, while introducing new and unique items. In Downtown Miami we want to offer clients an excellent alternative when it comes to creating a new look for the home. We want this to be a place where you can find everything you need when you are looking to create a unique style for every room, always at great prices”, explains Maria.

“Cada país tiene sus tradiciones y particularidades y ¡eso nos encanta! Por eso tratamos de darle un sabor local a todo lo que hacemos en cada país, al mismo tiempo trayéndoles cosas nuevas y diferentes…En Downtown Miami queremos brindarles a los clientes una excelente opción para darle un nuevo look al hogar. Un lugar en donde encuentren todo lo que necesitan para crear un estilo único para sus espacios, a precios excelentes”, explica María.

Undoubtedly, one of the strengths of the brand Aliss is the creation of seasonal collections with great variety and creativity. In this regard, Christmas is their strongest season. Their production and design department works tirelessly, as Maria explains. “Christmas is our favorite time of the year. If you could have a peek behind the scenes you would be surprised to note that we at Aliss live Christmas year round. From product selection and design to placement throughout each store,” she adds.

Una de las indudables fortalezas de Aliss como marca es la producción de variadas y elaboradas colecciones de temporada. En ese sentido, la Navidad es indiscutiblemente la fecha del año más fuerte para ellos. Su departamento dedicado al diseño y producción de piezas es “incansable” tal como lo define María. “La Navidad es nuestra temporada favorita. Si pudieran ver detrás del telón, verían que nosotros vivimos la navidad en Aliss todo el año. Desde escoger y diseñar los artículos hasta ver cómo se van a exhibir en la tienda”, comenta.

This year the store will feature nine Christmas collections to satisfy the needs of every sector of the public. The inaugural cocktail will take place on November 3. It will highlight the new store, which had an investment of over 2 million dollars. Aliss’ plans going forward project an expansion of ten more stores throughout the United States in the following 10 years. With its past successes, tradition and perseverance when it comes to getting the job done, this goal seems completely attainable.

Este año, la tienda vendrá con un surtido de 9 colecciones navideñas para satisfacer las necesidades de diferentes tipos de público. El próximo 3 de noviembre será el coctel inaugural de este local, que fue creado con una inversión que asciende los USD $2 millones y que tiene como proyección expandirse con 10 locales más en los próximos 10 años en Estados Unidos. Basados en su historia, tradición en el hogar y perseverancia a la hora de trabajar, la meta se ve más que realizable.

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TIPS PARA LUCIR ESPLÉNDIDA DURANTE LAS FIESTAS

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LIMPIEZA. Antes de cualquier aplicación de maquillaje lo primero que debes hacer es tener un rostro limpio. Lava tu rostro haciendo movimientos circulares, yo les recomiendo usar un jabón de avena porque es muy suave para la piel... después de esta limpieza recomiendo que prueben lo nuevo de L’Oréal Skin Expert - Pure-Care Mask, los ingredientes que puedes encontrar en esta formula son tres arcillas y eucalipto, aportando minerales y generando suavidad y frescura a la piel, esta mascara es ideal para tratar el cuidado de la piel maltratada por el sol, acné y aceites que produce el rostro.

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BASE… La mayoría de las bases no se adaptan a tu PH. Aprovecho para presentarles una de estas maravillas que no debes dejar de comprar ya que su tecnología balanceadora es excelente para muchos tipos de piel y no luce muy pesada se llama Fit Me Poreless Matte de Maybelline. Esta base se aplica de una manera fácil y arropa muy bien tu rostro, el resultado es un efecto natural acompañado de una textura matte, creando un look radiante, además aporta hidratación y protección contra los rayos ultra violeta.

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LÁPIZ. El delineado siempre será el toque perfecto para definir tú mirada y que esta sea la protagonista de cualquier salida.

Asegúrate que tu lápiz o delineador sea a base de agua y no de aceite así no tendrás problemas de que se corra con el sudor. La marca recomendada para este look es Anastasia Beverly Hills.

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CEJAS…Para las que no saben, las cejas son el marco de tu rostro y ahora la tendencia es llevarlas full y gruesas. Tus mejores aliados son un buen delineador de cejas y un cepillo de peinado. Debes escoger un color dependiendo de tu tono de piel y de cabello, no temas, atrévete a llevarlas un poco mas oscura.

Para esta aplicación te recomiendo la marca Mac busca su línea para cejas.

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RUBOR; la idea principal es lucir natural pero elegante a la vez y nada mejor que usar tonos rosados que brinden un look fresco y radiante y que también puedas fijar tus líneas de contorno ...

Los tonos rosa, melón y bronce son siempre la mejor opción. Les recomiendo los productos de Sephora.

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PESTAÑAS con volumen lo más importarte es protegerlas y no resecarlas para que no se desprendan. Debes usar una mascara sin alcohol y que a la vez te aporte minerales, te recomiendo que pruebes la Maybelline Volumen Express

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LABIOS Vibrantes Matte . Todos sabemos que a las mujeres les encanta un labial que las haga lucir sexy y elegantes. Para crear volumen usa un lápiz delineador de el mismo tono de labial, les recomiendo los lipsticks de Anastasia Beverly Hills.. los amaras en todos sus tonos!

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PÓLVO COMPACTO… Lo mas importante de las festividades es lucir una piel sana y sin brillo lista para ser fotografiada y crear memorias. Laura Mercier tiene para ti compactos traslúcidos a base de arroz que son ideales para eliminar el exceso de grasa luego de aplicar el maquillaje.

Si deseas una consulta personalizada me puedes llamar al (786) 678 7625

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FRAGANCIAS

FRAGANCIAS

de Otoño

VALENTINA TAMAYO MVTRENDS

Perfumes have become essential for all women, they make moments and create memories that can be identified by just one sniff. When we smell a fragrance that we once, it instantly transports us to a specific point in life; this is the power of a good fragrance and today I share my favorite season: HA P P Y M O M E N T S BY TO US

The Spanish house Tous, has just launched its new fragrance “Happy Moments” is perfect for everyday use and casual outings perfume. It has a sweet, fresh base and a youthful vibe.

In addition, the packaging stands out with its turquoise and floral ornaments.

NAR CI SO R O D R Í G U EZ PARF UMS

If you are in search of a fragrance to wear for a special outing or a romantic date, Narciso Rodriguez can be one of your best options. This is a soft feminine but at the same time, sophisticated aroma and even a bit sensual. It has that aroma that draws the attention of everyone around.

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E MOZ IONE BY SALVAT ORE FE RRAGAMO

Salvatore Ferragamo never ceases to amaze me with his creations.

This time, this Italian house were the creators of Emozione, a fragrance with strong aroma and is known for being a direct synonymous with elegance and sophistication. In addition, it is one of those fragrances that lasts for hours. Do not hesitate to use it if you are in search of the perfect fragrance for a special occasion.

HALLOWE E N BY J. DE L POZ O

This fragrance is characterized by its floral aroma, very fresh and beautifully feminine. Jesus Del Pozo fragrance launched in 1997 and since then it has become a classic and essential flavor for many women. It has a very pleasant smell sweet and subtle highlights women.

Healthy Cooking If you want to eat a healthy diet, you’ll need to do more than choose the right foods. It’s also important to prepare foods in a healthy way. There are many different methods to cut cholesterol, trim fat and reduce calories without sacrificing taste or spending all day in the kitchen. Here are a few tips to help you serve more savory dishes that are both heart smart and nutritious.

The way you prepare foods is just as important as the foods that are being prepared.

• Roast using a rack so the meat or poultry does not sit in its own fat drippings.

• Baste with fat-free liquids such as wine, tomato juice or lemon juice instead of pan drippings.

• Stir-fry in a wok with vegetable stock, wine or a little bit of peanut oil.

• Grill or broil with a rack to allow fat to drip away from the food.

• Steam foods in a basket over simmering water.

• Poach chicken or fish by immersing it in simmering liquid.

• Sauté with a nonstick metal or coated pan over high heat.

• Use nonstick vegetable spray, a small amount of broth or wine or a little bit of oil rubbed onto the pan using a paper towel.

You can make your favorite recipes more heart healthy by substituting certain ingredients to reduce fat, cholesterol and sodium.

• Instead of heavy cream, use evaporated fat-free milk.

• Replace sour cream with low-fat cottage

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cheese and low-fat or nonfat yogurt.

• Instead of shortening, use olive, canola or safflower oil.

• Swap a whole egg for an egg white plus unsaturated oil, or cholesterol-free egg substitute.

• Trade whole or two percent milk for one percent or skim milk.

• Exchange canned vegetables for fresh or frozen vegetables.

• Switch to low-fat cheeses.

• When baking, replace oil, shortening or butter with ripe mashed bananas or applesauce.

• Use lower-cholesterol meats, such as beef round, sirloin, loin and ground beef that is 15 percent fat or less or ground turkey and chicken breast with the skin removed.

Now that you have prepared a mouthwatering, heart-healthy entrée, don’t be tempted to add on butter, sauces or dressings that can be high in cholesterol and saturated fat. Instead, try some low-fat flavorings to spice up your meal, such as salsa, horseradish, herbs (oregano, basil, cilantro, thyme, parsley, sage and rosemary), spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper and paprika), mustard, catsup, and reduced fat or nonfat mayonnaise, yogurt or soy sauce.

MOVER & SHAKERS

VILMA VILLAVICENCIO Checklist Events | Founder and President

What is the best part of the job?

It’s the best job that matches my personality type – organized (yes, I’m a Virgo!), enthusiastic, full of passion, resourceful, ability to have grace under fire and global-mindedness. Working corporate events in other countries has widened my horizon -- you realize there’s more than one way to executing an event.

What do you typically recommend your clients before planning an event?

Have knowledge of your budget BEFORE procuring any services and know the audience you want to target to.

What time do you wake up every morning?

Thanks to my energetic 6-year-old son Darwin, I’m on a very early morning schedule. Wake up at 6:30AM, shower, drive Darwin to school and dive right into the world of meetings and events. A good Zumba or spinning class is usually the way I end my day.

What do you do to relax?

Most won’t see this as relaxing, but I do -- I salsa dance. I met my husband salsa dancing at the Copacabana in New York and this has only been good for the marriage.

When you salsa dance you are happier, you network, you dress up, you stay in shape. It’s a great cardio activity that is just so much fun. Everyone should be salsa dancing right now!

Last book you read?

My last read was not a novel nor a mystery, but a good industry book that should be mandatory reading for event planners – “The Accidental Creative – How To Be Brilliant At A Moment’s Notice”

by Todd Henry. This book provides guidance on how to increase creativity on the spot!..and we as event planners are expected to come up with crazy ideas

What kind of events do you specialize in?

Here at Checklist Events we specialize in premium corporate and special event management assisting clients with services such as budget preparation, venue sourcing, contract negotiations, production, strategic meeting design, communication and logistics.

Why did you name your company Checklist Events?

Checklists have always helped me get things done efficiently, manage my time better and ensure that I am on track with all my tasks…and this is exactly what we want our clients to experience. We develop a strategic checklist for each client to keep them informed, aware and in touch with progress of events. Tasks are refined as the event evolves.

I have a checklist for every project – personal and professional – so I don’t miss a critical step in the process. It’s a great feeling of accomplishment when I “check it off!”

What is the most important thing about organizing an event?

The first and most important thing you want to do for any event is have a vision and set of defined goals. Is it a corporate event? Is it an educational event? Is it supposed to be enlightening, motivational, educational or more of a networking, casual set-up? The other most important factor is projecting budget. Knowing your goals and knowing how much you can spend on the event will help determine final decisions that can be made for your venue, food, décor, who you want to bring in as keynote speakers, marketing efforts, theme branding, etc.

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What do you like about living in Doral? As an event planner, why have you chosen to live, play and work in Doral?

Not going to lie, I miss the fast-paced lifestyle of New York City (my hometown) and walking everywhere. After two years, I’m still going thru some cultural shock. However, Doral is growing on me – it’s a great place to get focus with less distractions. Additionally, I feel like I have a very “connected” life in Doral – connected to friends, family, community. The schools are A+ quality, lots of fun communal activities and great outdoor spots. The natural beauty and charm keeps me happy and very motived. It also has some new coming attractions which I can’t wait for!

Doral is also a good hub for start-up businesses and creative industries like mine. I’m surrounded by some amazing entrepreneurs with determination and who have always been willing to share business advice.

What inspires you?

People - good people, happy people, people from all walks of life. Everyone has a story. You’ll be surprised how much you’ll learn from others.

For event planning information please call (646)319 0788 or email info@checklistevents.com

www.checklistevents.com

Social EDUCACIÓN

LENGUAJE DE SEÑAS PARA

BEBÉS Enseñarle a un bebé que todavía no puede hablar a hacer señales con sus manos es una manera segura y fácil de evitar rabietas y asegurar que haya mejor comunicación entre él o ella y sus padres. La idea de enseñarles a bebés de menos de un año de edad el lenguaje de las señas no es algo nuevo. Desde los 1800s William Dwight Whitney, un lingüista, profesor en la universidad de Yale y colaborador del diccionario de Webster, se dio cuenta de que los hijos de padres sordos tenían mejor desempeño que los de padres que sí podían oír.

Por Hellen Soriano

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HOLIDAYS

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Doral Glades Park The Emerald in Doral’s Crown Jewels of Parks The Doral City Council, under an azure sky, broke ground on Doral Glades, the City’s first environmental park. The 25 acre facility, centered on a lake and wetland, features tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts in addition to a 9,500 square foot community/nature center located on the 9900 block of NW 98th Place.

The park is a homage to the unique environment of the Florida everglades and will feature native plants as well as provide habitat for native fish and wildlife. The educational boardwalk provides unequalled access to seeing wetlands up close.

“I have learned the Miami Dade County Public School system plans to build a K-8 Center for for Environmental Studies just down the street from Doral Glades in 2018,” declared Mayor Luigi Boria. “The City wants to partner with this school to include educational programming in the nature center as part of their curriculum,” the Mayor proposed.

Parks and Recreation strives to provide a broad range of activities and programs. “I see this as a family destination,” said Vice Mayor Christi Fraga. “This park will be all things to my son throughout the years; as a toddler discovering dragonflies on the boardwalk, as a boy catching his first fish with his father, as a student visiting the nature center, and as a teenager kayaking across the lake, he will grow up here, as I did, but with the added benefit of having parks such as Glades to make family memories that will last a lifetime,” the Vice Mayor added.

Doral Glades Park is a big investment in our community,” explained Director Barbie Hernandez of the $10.5 million park, “We received a $3.6 million grant from the Florida Community Trust grant to purchase the land in 2008 and the Land and a $200,000 Water Conversation Grant towards the development of the park.”

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DORAL PARTNERS wi th Turnp i k e i n

$15 Million Traffic Relief Project The Doral City Council unanimously approved entering into a Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Turnpike Enterprise to build a flyover ramp from NW 117th Avenue to the northbound side of the Florida Turnpike as well as bridge over 41st Street connecting the north and south halves of the Turnpike Trail and a slip ramp for local traffic on 117th. Under the Local Funding Agreement, Doral will only pay $3.2 million, while the Florida Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) pays the $12.4 million balance.

The need to remove freight traffic from Doral Boulevard was identified by the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Office (MPO) in 2008. In 2013, an MPO study confirmed the benefit of a flyover ramp giving heavy trucks direct access to the Turnpike. The City Council quickly endorsed the idea of a flyover ramp in November 2014 and garnered the support of the Miami Dade County Commissioners in 2015. With this broad coalition of support, the FTE agreed to add the flyover ramp and the pedestrian bridge to their planned 2017 widening project on the Turnpike.

“It is all about finding partnerships that can spread the cost and benefit to our residents,” said Mayor Luigi Boria. “A $3 million investment that brings more than $12 million in infrastructure and traffic relief? That’s a good deal.” the Mayor added.

PSICOLOGÍA

MARIA PAULINA CAMEJO MPCAMEJO

Hoy, voy a hablar de un tema que nos aqueja todos los días, aunque no nos demos cuenta. Pongo la palabra “intrapsíquico” entre comillas porque la Real Academia Española no la ha aceptado aún como existente, pero para Sigmund Freud era una realidad y, para este artículo, que trata un tema enteramente freudiano, con la opinión de su creador nos basta.

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BEAUTY

recommend a wonderful vitamin C serum and hydroquinone cream to achieve this correction topically, there are also a number of laser treatments to help reduce, even eliminate, age spots and acne scars from your complexion, reducing the amount of time you spend covering up in the morning. Side note: once you’ve done the work: make sure you’re wearing an SPF daily, no matter how much time you spend outside!

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picture perfect during the Holidays every morning You’ve seen it in the media, both traditional and social: celebrities that claim they “woke up like this.”

The frustration? When most of us look in the mirror, we know that we, well…didn’t.

But I’m here to let you in on a few tips to look picture perfect this holiday season: there are a number of tricks to cut time off your morning routine, from simple to surgical.

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Drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up… and keep chugging throughout the day. Your skin is like a sponge, and when you consume the proper amount of water for your body weight, it’ll look moist and refreshed. Starve your skin of the refreshment it craves and it’ll look dried out, no matter what time of the year.

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Wakeup with makeup. Let’s be clear: I DO want you to wash your face and enjoy a proper skincare routine before you go to bed each night. But what I’m talking about is the option of permanent makeup, like eyeliner, lip liner, color and more. Wake up with those steps already taken care of… with the 100% guarantee that you’ll have a smudge proof day.

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Ditch the dark circles. Certain people, no matter how much water they drink or how many hours of sleep they enjoy, inevitably have dark circles under their eyes. With today’s beauty options, there are a number of things that eliminate covering up those circles from your daily regime, including prescription creams and injectables in the tear trough. Of course, we always advise our patients to make sure they’re consulting with qualified and trained professionals!

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Banish age spots. Admit it: you spend time each morning covering up age spots that have long since taken up residence on your complexion. While we

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Eliminate the need for mascara. Not a new option, but still a wonderful one: Latisse, the most recognized brand.

Although patients do need a prescription to obtain it from their provider, it’s one I’ve seen work wonders with our patients to lengthen their lashes, time and time again.

We now have a new option. Alphaeon Eyelash Serum is a brand new product that does not need a prescription and works wonderfully as well, lengthening your own eyelashes over time to allow you to no longer need the mascara!

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Look into a lift. As we age, so does our skin. My patients tell me often that people around them ask if they’re tired, when in reality they’ve gotten a full 8 hours of sleep. If you have bags under your eyes or skin that hangs over the lids of your eyes, you may be a candidate for a blepharoplasty, which removes the excess fat pads and sagging skin. A surgical procedure, there’s a short recovery time associated with this procedure, of course.

However, an upper blepharoplasty will help improve the line of vision previously impaired by drooping eyelids as well as provide a refreshed look.

Stephanie A. Stover, M.D., is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery serving as the medical director for Pierini. After graduating from the University of Florida, College of Medicine, Dr. Stover completed her residency in general surgery at the Mount Sinai Medical Center of Greater Miami. She has also completed fellowships in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Stover is affiliated with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Florida Medical Association and the American Medical Association. To book an appointment, call (754) 222-3503. www.PieriniEsthetic.com @pieriniesthetic Pierini Esthetic Pierini Esthetic Center

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FIVE APPS that will get you through college QUESTIONS

As your teen prepares to head off to college, there are so many things to think about—and academics is top of mind. College will certainly require plenty of hard work, good organization and time management, but Sandra Iza of the Doral Huntington Learning Center says that students today have a big advantage. “Going to college in the digital era means that students have a plethora of tools available to them to help them stay organized, manage their busy lives and study smarter,” says Iza.

Here are a few popular apps used by college students that your teen might find beneficial:

iStudiez Pro – iStudiez Pro allows students to track their schedule, homework and grades in one place. Tasks can be sorted by date, class and priority. The app has a schedule planner where students can manage their classes and all associated details, and students can share their schedule to other calendar apps such as Google Calendar. www.istudentpro.com

RescueTime – RescueTime is a tool for students who want to improve their time management skills and make the most of their minutes. It tracks how much time is spent on different websites, social media, email or in programs like Microsoft Word. Then, it provides detailed reports on productivity, offering a clear picture of where students might be wasting time. Students can block distracting websites during set periods of focus time and set up alerts for when they spend too much time on a website or other activity. www.rescuetime.com

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Any.do – Any.do is a task management app that allows users to schedule reminders and sync tasks across devices (smartphone and laptop, for example). The app includes a daily planner for creating, sharing and delegating tasks, a list function, a subtask function and much more. www.any.do

StudyBlue – StudyBlue is a “crowdsourced learning platform” that provides innovative study tools. Its online flashcards (with text, images and audio), quizzes and review sheets make it easy for students to study on the go, track their progress, set reminders to study and much more. www.studyblue.com With 86 percent of college students regularly using a smartphone and 54 percent using learning apps on their smartphone (59 percent on their tablet)*, there’s no doubt that mobile apps play a big role in the life of today’s college students. “Encourage your teen to browse the iTunes store or Google Play store for apps that might be most useful for them, or seek out suggestions from professors and peers when they arrive at college,” Iza says.

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Evernote – Evernote helps keep students’ ideas, notes, research and inspirations on hand across devices. For college students, it’s a great tool for saving notes and organizing research from various sources for a paper or project. Students can collect articles, photos, websites and even handwritten and typed notes in a central place. www.evernote.com

For other helpful tips on how your teen can succeed in college, call the Doral Huntington at (305)591-4006 * According to Pearson’s 2015 Student Mobile Device Survey About Huntington Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences.

It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington’s mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www.huntingtonhelps.com.

Visit us at 10710 NW 74 Street, Doral.

Huntington Learning Center

We have something new in store for you.

AT&T has a new location in Doral.

Zero Overages.

Zero Worries.

Introducing zero data overage charges* on new plans at AT&T.* Get unlimited talk & text and shared data for the whole family. All in one plan.

DORAL • 5241 NW 87th Avenue • 305-794-4966 On 87th and 54th across from the golf club.

MOBILE SHARE ADVANTAGE: Prices are for service only and include monthly plan charge and per device monthly access charge. Devices: 10 per plan. Purchase additional.

Data: For use in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (“Domestic Coverage Area” or “DCA”). 10GB and higher plans also include usage in Mexico. Usage in Canada for select Connected vehicles only. Tethering and Mobile Hotspot use for up to five (5) simultaneous devices. Rollover Data: Unused data from the monthly plan allowance carries over for one bill cycle. Rollover Data automatically expires after one bill cycle and with any plan change (such as changing data amounts or termination). Rollover Data is used after your monthly plan allowance. Overage Charges and Data Speeds: No charge for overage.

After all your high-speed data allotments are used, all data usage is slowed to a max of 128Kbps (2G speed) for the rest of the bill cycle. You will have basic data use for viewing a webpage or checking email. Audio and video streaming, picture and video messaging, as well as other usage, including sponsored data, will be impacted and may not be fully functional. See att.com/broadbandinfo for more details.

UNLIMITED TALK: For phones. Includes calls within the DCA (10GB and higher plans also include calls within Mexico). Service may be terminated for excessive roaming (see Wireless Customer Agreement at att.com/wca) or, for business customers, applicable wireless service agreement (“Business Agreement”). Unlimited Talk to Canada and Mexico: Included on 10GB and higher plans. For phones. Includes International Long Distance (ILD) calling from the DCA to Mexico and Canada only. You may be charged for calls to special or premium service numbers. Calls to Other Countries: Select plans also allow calling from the DCA and/or Mexico to countries other than Canada and Mexico. Per-minute pay-per-use rates apply unless an ILD service package is added to the line placing the calls. Rates subject to change without notice. For rates see att.com/worldconnect. UNLIMITED TEXT: Standard Messaging – For phones. Includes unlimited number of messages up to 1MB in size within and from the DCA (and for 10GB and higher plans also Mexico) to more than 190 countries for text messages and 120 countries for picture and video messages. AT&T may add, change, and remove included countries at its discretion without notice. Messages sent through applications may incur data or other charges. Details at att.com/text2world. Advanced Messaging – For customers with Advanced Messaging capable devices only. Both sender and recipient(s) must be AT&T postpaid wireless customers with HD Voice accounts, and both must have their devices turned on and be within AT&T owned and operated DCA only (third-party coverage and use in Mexico are excluded). Includes unlimited number of messages up to 10MB in size. Additional restrictions apply and can be found at att.com/advancedmessaging.

Mexico Service Restrictions: 10GB and higher plans also include plan usage in Mexico. Not available on WHP, WHPI, and Connected Devices. Pay-per-use roaming rates will apply. Plan usage or roaming in Mexico not available on Connected vehicles.

Connected Devices: Includes eligible connected vehicles, wearables, cases, connected wearables, and other select devices. Connected Wearable: A wireless phone designed to be worn that is capable of making/receiving calls without being connected to another wireless device. See list of devices at att.com/wearableslist.

GENERAL SERVICE TERMS: Subject to Wireless Customer Agreement (at att.com/wca) or for business customers the applicable Business Agreement. Service not for resale. Credit approval required. Deposit: may be required. Activation and other fees and charges apply. Other Monthly Charges: Apply per line and may include taxes, federal/state universal service charges, Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $1.25), gross receipts surcharge, Administrative Fee, and other government assessments (including without limitation a Property Tax Allotment surcharge of $0.20 - $0.45 applied to business customers per number) which are not government-required charges. Pricing, promotions, restrictions, and terms subject to change and may be modified, or terminated at any time without notice. Coverage and service not available everywhere. You get an off-net (roaming) usage allowance for each service. If you exceed the allowance, your service(s) may be restricted or terminated. Other restrictions apply and may result in service termination. Any service discount described in your organization’s AT&T wireless service agreement (“Business Agreement”) applies only to the monthly plan charge, and not monthly device access charges. For full service terms and conditions visit att.com/wirelessterms or applicable Business Agreement. ©2016 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T and the Globe logo are registered trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property.

RECIPE

PEDRO LARA

The key to this indulgent apple crisp is not to over-bake them. You want a nice gooey stream of goodness to escape when you break into them with your spoon. Top with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, and call it a day.

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SOCIAL

Aliss Grand Opening

Multinational Aliss, with a history of more than 50 years in the international market and more than 100 stores in Costa Rica, Panama, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Greece, announced yesterday the official opening of the facilities of its first store in Miami, located at 118 SE 1st ST, Miami.

The ribbon cutting ceremony made official the start of operations of this renowned brand, which will offer customers a vast assortment of 9 collections of Christmas merchandise, as well as articles of dĂŠcor, furniture and home goods.

1. Felipe Viel, Carlos Sossa, Julia Alzate, Victor Velez y Jose Antonio de Tardes Calientes. 2.

Theodoro Constantino y Alicia Constantino 3.Maria Mavrokordatos y Claudia Caccia 4. Aliki Mavrokordatos y Nikos Mitropoulos y su bebe Giorgos Mitropoulos. 5. Maria Mavrokordatos, Aleyso Bridger, Tania Charry. 6. Maria Mavrokordatos 7. Stephany Carrillo. 8. Frank Artiles, Anabelle Blum, Samar Yorde, Julia Alzate, Andrea Minski, Martin Amado.

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Special occasion? We’ll make it crazy good.

Turn your next event into a celebration of good eats and good times. From cocktail parties to corporate luncheons, we’ll help you host an unforgettable event.

Enjoy our private dining rooms, up to 90 guests For reservations, please contact Yasmin Perez 305-801-1430 or Doral@piscoynazca.com

BRUNCH | LUNCH | DINNER

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KENDALL

EAT. DRINK. ENJOY. PISCOYNAZCA.COM

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